May 14, 2015 — A section

Home & garden

Safe at home

Caring for Ilsley Library’s gardens, UHEXLOGLQJ DIWHU D ÀUH DQG JURZLQJ in sun or shade. See Section C.

Mount Abe upended the VUHS baseball team in a tight, wellpitched game. See Page 1B.

Footlights Addison Repertory Theater is celebrating 20 years of training local youths in stagecraft. See Page 7A.

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT Vol. 69 No. 20

Middlebury, Vermont

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Thursday, May 14, 2015

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48 Pages

Middlebury plans survey on proposed vote change

VUHS board eyes lesser tax impact Lower  budget  to  be  adopted  on  May  28 Â

Selectboard  not  sold  on ballots  for  town  budget

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Time  to  color

MEMBERS  OF  MIDDLEBURY  College’s  Hindu  Student  Association  and  others  cel-­ ebrate  Holi,  the  Hindu  festival  of  colors,  on  campus  Saturday  afternoon.  The  students  covered  each  other  with  colored  powders,  sprayed  each  other  with  water  and  danced  the  afternoon  away  to  honor  the  festival  that  traditionally  celebrates  the  arrival  of  spring.  For  more  photos  see  page  15A. Independent  photos/Trent  Campbell

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PAGE 2A — Addison Independent, Thursday, May 14, 2015

Independent photos/Trent Campbell

Marching on A FEW HUNDRED high school music students from around Vermont came to Middlebury last week for the annual All State Music Festival. The four-­day event was kicked off with a parade that featured 22 marching bands playing their way from Middlebury Union High School, over the Cross Street Bridge, through downtown and up Merchants Row. See photos from Saturday’s All State concert on Page 18A.

Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  May  14,  2015  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  PAGE  3A

Middlebury  OKs  new  junk,  park  regulations 3RUWLRQ RI &UHHN 5RDG FORVHG WR WUDIÂżF By  JOHN  FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Middle-­ bury  selectboard  at  its  Tuesday  evening  meeting  voted  6-­0  (with  Selectman  Brian  Carpenter  absent)  in  favor  of  some  amendments  to  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  ordinance  for  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;daily  clos-­ ing  of  parks.â&#x20AC;?  Those  changes  included  adding  several  new  pieces  of  public  prop-­ erty  to  the  parks  list,  including  the  former  Lazarus  building  property  at  0DLQ 6W QRZ EHLQJ UHFRQÂżJXUHG as  a  pop-­up  park),  the  powerhouse  property  at  the  Otter  Creek  Falls,  and  the  so-­called  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Happy  Trailâ&#x20AC;?  property  that  borders  the  Otter  Creek  in  Mid-­ dleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Frog  Hollow  district  and  off  Weybridge  Street.

The  amendments,  endorsed  by  the  selectboard  after  a  brief  public  hearing,  mean  the  aforementioned  property  will  be  added  to  the  list  of  public  lands  that  are  closed  to  people  between  9  p.m.  and  6:30  a.m. /RFDO RIÂżFLDOV DFNQRZOHGJH WKH changes  are  in  part  due  to  a  recent  long-­term  camper  on  the  Happy  Trail.  The  selectboard  has  asked  of-­ ÂżFLDOV IURP WKH +HOSLQJ 2YHUFRPH Povertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Effects  (HOPE)  social  services  agency  to  reach  out  to  the  homeless  man  to  get  him  more  per-­ manent  housing.  Resident  Alpine  Bingham  told  the  selectboard  he  had  allowed  the  man  in  question  to  camp  on  his  familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  property  off  Creek  Road.  Terms  of  a  conservation  easement  on  that  land  meant  the  homeless  man  had  to  leave  the  Bingham  property,  Bing-­ ham  said.  While  the  man  posed  no  problems  while  staying  on  the  Bing-­ ham  property,  Alpine  Bingham  said  LW PLJKW EH GLIÂżFXOW WR ÂżQG KLP D MRE due  to  personality  issues.

The  ordinance  changes  will  take  effect  within  40  days  of  Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  meeting.

In  other  action  on  Tuesday,  the  Middlebury  selectboard  discussed  a  request  to  have  the  town  budget  voted  by  Australian  ballot  (see  story  on  Page  1A),  and  also: Â&#x2021; 8QDQLPRXVO\ 2.ÂśG VRPH changes  to  the  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  junk  ordi-­ nance.  Those  changes  will  make  violations  a  civil  (rather  than  crimi-­ nal)  offense;Íž  require  a  complaint  to  be  generated  by  a  neighbor  or  some-­ one  with  direct  interest  in  the  mat-­

WHU VHW WKH ÂżQH SHU RIIHQVH DW ZLWK D ZDLYHU ÂżQH IRU HDFK RF-­ currence;Íž  and  allow  for  a  lien  to  be  placed  against  the  offending  prop-­ erty. Â&#x2021; $QQRXQFHG WKH LQGHÂżQLWH FOR-­ sure  of  a  portion  of  Creek  Road,  from  the  3  Mile  Bridge  Road  inter-­ section  northward  to  a  point  approx-­ imately  one  mile  south  of  the  ACTR  bus  facility.  This  closure,  according  to  Middlebury  Director  of  Opera-­ tions  Dan  Werner,  is  necessary  due  to  damage  to  the  roadway  from  the  encroachment  of  Otter  Creek.  He  said  farmers  in  the  area  will  be  al-­ ORZHG WR DFFHVV WKHLU ÂżHOGV LQ VSLWH of  the  road  closure. Â&#x2021; $JUHHG WR D FRQWUDFW with  G.  Stone  Motors  to  purchase  a  2016  Ford  F-­360,  one-­ton  pickup  truck  with  Iroquois  body.  The  pur-­ chase  of  a  new  one-­ton  truck  had  been  approved  at  town  meeting  in  March. Â&#x2021; 1RWHG DQ XSFRPLQJ FROODERUD-­ tion  with  Middlebury  College  edu-­ cators  and  students  in  the  design  of  a  future  multi-­model  transportation  center.  That  center  would  be  built  in  anticipation  of  Amtrak  passenger  rail  service  along  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  western  cor-­ ULGRU WKURXJK 0LGGOHEXU\ 2IÂżFLDOV are  not  yet  sure  when  passenger  rail  service  will  arrive,  though  prepara-­ tions  are  being  made  for  a  $50  mil-­ lion  project  to  replace  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Main  Street  and  Merchants  Row  rail  overpasses  with  a  tunnel.  That  work  is  slated  to  begin  next  spring  and  take  up  to  three  years.  Selectman  Nick  Artim  said  sev-­ eral  Middlebury  College  classes  will  help  conceptualize,  and  determine  the  best  site(s)  for,  a  new  transporta-­ tion  center. Â&#x2021; 'LVFXVVHG WKH VXJJHVWLRQ RI placing  some  bocce  courts  some-­ where  on  Middlebury  public  proper-­ ty.  Resident  Eric  McFerren  recently  made  that  proposal  to  the  Middle-­ bury  Parks  &  Recreation  Commit-­ tee.  These  courts  tend  to  be  a  magnet  for  tourists  and  locals,  and  offer  a  recreational  opportunity  for  people  of  all  ages,  McFerren  told  the  com-­ mittee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone  was  enamored  with  the  idea,â&#x20AC;?  Selectwoman  Donna  Dona-­ hue,  a  member  of  the  Parks  &  Rec-­ reation  Committee,  said.

/RFDO QRQSURÂżWV WR KROG â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;open  houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  on  May  21 By  JOHN  FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  More  than  two  dozen  Addison  County  nonprof-­ its  will  be  available  to  explain  their  programs  and  forge  new  collabora-­ tions  as  part  of  a  Human  Services  Open  House  to  be  held  in  three  sepa-­ rate  Middlebury  venues  on  Thurs-­ day,  May  21.

The  open  house  is  being  spear-­ headed  by  Jeanne  Montross,  execu-­ tive  director  of  Helping  Overcome  Povertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Effects  (HOPE).  Montross  had  been  thinking  of  organizing  an  open  house  just  for  HOPE,  but  be-­ lieved  other  like-­minded  organi-­ zations  could  use  some  additional  exposure  and  explanation  of  their  respective  roles  in  delivering  servic-­ es  to  the  countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  most  vulnerable  population.

The  event  is  targeted  at  business  groups,  civic  organizations,  school  RIÂżFLDOV OHJLVODWRUV ODZ HQIRUFH-­ ment  and  others  who  routinely  con-­ QHFW ZLWK SHRSOH ZKR FRXOG EHQHÂżW from  help  for  food,  housing,  cloth-­ ing,  medical  care  and  other  essen-­ tials. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  frequently  get  calls  from  people  new  to  the  human  services  (network)  who  want  to  know  whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  available  for  the  people  they  work  with,â&#x20AC;?  Montross  explained.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  is  important  that  people  know  what  we  do.â&#x20AC;?

As  of  Thursday,  28  area  human  services  agencies  had  signed  up  to  participate  in  the  May  21  open  house,  scheduled  from  2:30  p.m.  to  4:30  p.m.  Participants  will  be  dis-­ persed  in  three  separate  Middlebury  venues:  The  HOPE  community  ser-­ Middlebury Lions Club Cash Calendar Winners

vices  building  on  Boardman  Street;͞  WKH VWDWH RI¿FH EXLOGLQJ RII &RXUW Street;͞  and  the  Counseling  Service  of  Addison  County  facility  in  Cata-­ mount  Park,  off  Exchange  Street.

The  participating  agencies  will  have  displays,  information  and  staff  members  available  to  speak  with  vis-­ itors  who  want  to  learn  more  about  programs  offering  food,  housing,  education,  parenting  skills,  teen  ac-­ tivities,  health  services  and  more.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  an  extra  reason  to  attend,  Montross  noted.  Those  who  visit  all  three  open  house  locations  will  EH HQWHUHG LQWR D SUL]H UDIĂ&#x20AC;H 2UJD-­ nizers  will  keep  track  of  attendance  in  hopes  of  convening  more  open  houses  in  the  future.  Montross  would  like  to  see  it  become  a  twice-­per-­year  event.

Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  johnf@addionindependent.com.

LINCOLN  ARTIST  RORY  Jackson  traces  onto  canvas  a  shadow  cast  by  Bristol  Elementary  School  sixth-­grader  Alex  Loomis  during  last  weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Fine  Arts  Festival  held  at  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School.  Jackson,  a  Mount  Abraham  graduate,  was  at  the  school  to  demon-­ strate  his  art  and  to  create  the  silhouette  painting  with  the  help  of  students  visiting  the  festival.

Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

Orwell  man  charged  with  child  sex  crimes By  JOHN  FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  A  professional  photographer  in  Orwell  pleaded  in-­ nocent  on  Monday  in  Addison  Su-­ perior  Court,  criminal  division,  to  several  child-­related  sex  crimes  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  including  the  alleged  aggravated  sexual  assault  of  a  family  member  younger  than  13.

John  Penwarden,  53,  was  re-­ leased  on  $50,000  bail  following  his  arraignment  before  Judge  Robert  Mello  in  the  courthouse  in  Brandon.  Penwardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  release  carries  several  conditions,  including  that  he  have  no  contact  with  the  alleged  victim,  nor  with  any  children  younger  than  16,  according  to  Addison  County  Dep-­ uty  Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Attorney  Dennis  Wyg-­ mans,  who  is  prosecuting  the  case. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He  is  still  able  to  conduct  his  (photography)  business,  but  he  will  only  have  access  to  photographic  equipment  and  computers  in  the  presence  of  his  business  partner,  who  is  his  wife,â&#x20AC;?  Wygmans  said.

In  addition  to  the  felony  sex  as-­ sault  charge  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  for  which  conviction  would  carry  a  10-­years-­to-­life  prison  term  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Penwarden  has  also  been  charged  with  four  counts  of  posses-­ sion  of  child  pornography  (one  a  fel-­ ony,  the  other  three  misdemeanors);Íž  two  felony  counts  of  sexual  exploita-­ tion  of  a  child;Íž  and  one  felony  count  of  possession  of  marijuana.

Authorities  allege  that  Penwarden  engaged  in  a  sexual  act  with  the  girl,  in  Orwell,  during  the  calendar  year  2011,  when  she  was  younger  than  13.

The  case  against  Penwarden  is  RXWOLQHG LQ D FRXUW DIÂżGDYLW ÂżOHG E\ Vermont  State  Police  Trooper  C.J.  Campbell,  who  began  investigating  the  matter  last  October.  At  that  time,  Campbell  travelled  to  New  Hamp-­ shire,  to  meet  with  the  alleged  victim  and  her  family.  The  young  girl  had  allegedly  reported  to  a  teacher  that  her  Orwell  relative  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Penwarden  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Â

JOHN   PENWARDEN had  â&#x20AC;&#x153;touched  her  inappropriately,â&#x20AC;?  according  to  court  records.  Trooper  Campbell  said  the  girl  was  unwill-­ ing  to  discuss  the  matter  at  the  time  of  that  initial  interview.

The  girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  family  told  Campbell  they  were  concerned  that  the  girl  and  Penwarden  had  been  communi-­ cating  through  Kik,  a  social  media/ testing  app  that  can  be  employed  by  smart  phones  and  users  of  iPods  or  computer  tablets,  according  to  court  records.

Last  November,  the  girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  family  re-­established  contact  with  Camp-­ bell  to  say  the  girl  had  been  making  â&#x20AC;&#x153;limited  disclosures  to  them  about  being  sexually  assaulted  by  her  (rel-­ ative),  John  Penwarden,  at  his  home  LQ 2UZHOO ´ &DPSEHOOÂśV DIÂżGDYLW states.  They  indicated  the  girl  would  likely  be  willing  to  discuss  the  mat-­ ter,  which  led  to  a  new  interview  in  New  Hampshire,  according  to  court  records.

The  girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  family  during  that  No-­ vember  meeting  showed  Campbell  two  notes  the  girl  had  penned  about Â

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the  alleged  sexual  contact  with  Pen-­ cords.  Campbell  asked  the  alleged  warden,  according  to  court  records.  victim  about  photos  Penwarden  One  of  the  notes  alleged  that  Pen-­ might  have  taken  of  her.  The  girl  re-­ warden  had  made  the  girl  touch  his  plied  that  (Penwarden)  â&#x20AC;&#x153;has  used  his  genitals  and  took  a  picture  of  her  pri-­ work  cameras  to  take  a  picture  of  her  vate  area  when  she  was  9,  according  vagina,â&#x20AC;?  according  to  court  records.

WR &DPSEHOOÂśV DIÂżGDYLW Authorities  executed  a  search  war-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  the  (sic)  has  been  hap-­ rant  at  the  Penwarden  residence  on  pening  since  I  was  8  or  9,â&#x20AC;?  the  note  Young  Road  in  Orwell,  according  to  stated,  according  to  court  records.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  state  police.  While  authorities  carried  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  remember  everything  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;cause  out  a  variety  of  electronic  equipment  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  trying  not  to.â&#x20AC;? and  approximately  10  ounces  of  sus-­ A  second  note,  addressed  to  the  pected  marijuana,  Penwarden  denied  childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  parents,  alleges  that  Penwar-­ having  had  any  sexual  contact  with  den  performed  oral  sex  the  young  female  rela-­ on  the  girl,  according  tive,  nor  with  any  other  WR &DPSEHOOÂśV DIÂżGD-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;He is still able child,  according  to  vit. court  records.  He  also  to conduct his â&#x20AC;&#x153;Please  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  ask  me  (photography) denied  taking  any  pho-­ questions!â&#x20AC;?  the  second  business, but tos  of  her  â&#x20AC;&#x153;other  than  note  reads,  according  candid  family  friendly  he will only to  court  records.  photos,â&#x20AC;?  according  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Please  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  hug  have access to &DPSEHOOÂśV DIÂżGDYLW me  or  say  sorry,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  photographic An  exhaustive  inves-­ your  fault.â&#x20AC;? tigation  of  the  seized  equipment and Campbell  indicated  computers in the material  by  the  Ver-­ the  girl  alleged  to  him  mont  Internet  Crimes  presence of his that  Penwarden  had,  Against  Children  Task  â&#x20AC;&#x153;many  times  in  the  business partner, Force  (ICAC)  yielded  past  â&#x20AC;Ś  made  her  touch  who is his wife.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;76  images  of  nude  his  penis  with  her  hand  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Addison County male  and  female  chil-­ while  in  the  bedroom  Deputy dren,  all  sexually  ex-­ of  his  home  in  Ver-­ Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney plicit,  all  appearing  to  PRQW ´ WKH DIÂżGDYLW Dennis Wygmans range  from  toddler  to  states.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;(She)  detailed  early  teen,â&#x20AC;?  Campbellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  that  (Penwarden)  had  coerced  her  by  DIÂżGDYLW VWDWHV Âł2I WKH LPDJHV offering  to  give  her  cash  and  threat-­ 50  appear  to  be  that  of  (the  young  ened  to  take  away  her  iPod  if  she  re-­ complainant).â&#x20AC;? fused  to  touch  him.â&#x20AC;?

Campbell  said  the  girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  father  The  girl  noted  that  Penwarden  is  ZRXOG ODWHU FRQÂżUP KLV GDXJKWHUÂśV a  photographer  and  asked  Camp-­ face  as  appearing  among  those  pho-­ bell  if  he  could  â&#x20AC;&#x153;get  her  picture  off  tos  uncovered  by  the  ICAC  investi-­ (See  Penwarden,  Page  7A) his  Website,â&#x20AC;?  according  to  court  re-­

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Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  May  14,  2015  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  PAGE  5A

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Letters to the Editor State  must  do  more  to  create  jobs  and  grow  economy I  agree  with  your  view  that  as  the  2015  Legislature  winds  down  that  lawmakers  and  the  governor  must  â&#x20AC;&#x153;hone  in  on  just  what  is  essential  to  Vermontersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  lives  and  what  are  the  most  pressing  state  prioritiesâ&#x20AC;?  (Angelo  Lynn  editorial,  May  4).

From  my  perspective  job  growth  and  job  creation  is  the  most  press-­ ing  priority  for  the  state,  and  its  future.

I  have  rarely  heard  so  much  concern  by  many  Vermonters  about  their  future  as  I  have  in  the  last  year.  This  is  a  concern  voiced  to  me  from  all  segments  of  the  Vermont  community.  In  short,  there  is  a  deep  apprehension  about  how  we  are  going  to  compete  in  the  future  with  a  declining  labor  force,  not  enough  skilled  workers,  and  any  new  state-­ mandated  barriers  to  job  growth.

Gov.  Shumlin  has  taken  a  hard  line  against  three  major  changes  in  the  state  income  tax  law.  They  are  putting  a  limit  on  the  amount  of  home  mortgage  interest  which  can  be  deducted;͞  limiting  the  amount  of  charitable  deductions  as  well  as  put-­ ting  a  limit  on  catastrophic  health  care  costs  that  can  be  deducted.

All  of  these  proposed  tax  law  changes  would  punish  Vermont-­ ers,  and  more  importantly,  hurt  the  economy  for  the  state  and  its  residents,  young  and  old.

Gov.  Shumlin,  and  former  Govs.  Douglas  and  Dean,  were  all  con-­ cerned  about  any  adverse  change  in  the  state  income  tax  as  it  has  a  direct  impact  on  job  growth  and  job  creation.  My  experience  is  that  each  of  these  governors  used  their  bully  pulpit  to  push  lawmakers  near  the Â

end  of  the  session  to  change  spend-­ ing  and  tax  policies.  This  is  nothing  new.

Now  that  Gov.  Shumlin  has  thrown  in  the  towel  on  his  effort  to  impose  a  payroll  tax  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  which  would  have  hurt  the  economy  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  there  is  no  choice  now  but  to  heed  his  strong  words  to  cut  more  state  spending  rather  than  resorting  to  job-­  killing  changes  in  the  state  in-­ come  tax  as  many  legislators  seem  poised  to  enact.

If  they  do  so,  the  governor  will  have  no  choice  but  to  use  his  veto  pen  to  help  promote  job  growth  and  job  creators  so  we  do  not  start  the  QH[W ¿VFDO SHULRG LQ DQRWKHU GHHS pool  of  red  ink.

table  in  the  corner,  tucked  the  cord  under  as  I  set  the  computer  down,  gingerly  twisted  the  cord  end  and  saw  the  light  go  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  BING!  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  green.  I  held  my  hands  up  like  a  rodeo  cow-­ ER\ ZKR KDG MXVW ÂżQLVKHG D FDOI URS-­ ing  competition  and  backed  away.  The  light  stayed  green.  Ha!  I  decided  to  leave  it  awhile  to  let  the  battery  get  a  good  long  drink  of  electricity.  Couple  hours  later  I  thought  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  take  a  look,  but  saw  that  the  light  was  still  green  and  I  just  let  it  be.  Awoke  in  the  middle  of  the  night  and  went  out  to  get  a  glass  of  water  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  the  green  glow  across  the  darkened  living  URRP WUDQVÂż[HG PH 1H[W PRUQLQJ , jumped  out  of  bed,  strode  out  to  my  trusty  old  PowerBook  with  its  pow-­ erfully  glowing  green  light,  popped  the  power  button  and  heard  the  same  soft  whirring  noise;Íž  but  I  noticed  that  it  was  too  soft.  The  device  made  a  noise,  but  it  never  really  chugged Â

into  high  gear  and  the  screen  never  lit.  I  was  beginning  to  think  it  was  well  and  truly  useless.

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and  social  media  appeals  to  voters.  In  Israel,  Netanyahu  presented  stark  warnings  about  the  dangers  of  Zi-­ onist  Unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  policies  to  national-­ ist  voters  on  Election  Day  itself.  In  Britain,  Prime  Minister  David  Cam-­ eron  successfully  used  fears  of  SNP  LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFH RYHU D /DERXU JRYHUQPHQW WR ZLQ YRWHV LQ (QJODQG LQ WKH ÂżQDO days  of  the  campaign.  These  appeals Â

FDPH WRR ODWH WR EH UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG LQ SUH election  polls.

I  am  going  to  be  very  cautious  about  relying  on  poll  projections  in  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  2016  election  cycle.  The  only  poll  that  counts  is  the  one  that  is  taken  on  Election  Day. Eric  L.  Davis  is  professor  emeritus  of  political  science  at  Middlebury  College.

Steve  Terry Middlebury

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Davis  (Continued  from  Page  4A) modern  Vermont  history.  Many  vot-­ ers  inclined  to  support  Shumlin  were  not  enthusiastic  enough  about  him,  or  thought  he  would  win  re-­election  without  them,  that  they  simply  did  not  cast  a  ballot.

Finally,  parties  and  candidates  are  becoming  more  effective  at  us-­ ing  last-­minute  public,  advertising, Â

Many  earn  thanks  for  a  successful  music  festival On  behalf  of  the  Middlebury  25-­band  parade  Wednesday  night  to  Union  High  School  Music  serving  food  and  moving  equipment.

Department,  I  would  like  to  thank  Our  festival  would  not  have  our  incredible  community  for  their  happened  without  the  herculean  support  in  our  hosting  of  efforts  of  Hannah  the  88th  annual  Vermont  All  Benz,  housing  chair;͞  State  Music  Festival.

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Congregational  Church  and  Bill  Ford  from  the  Memorial  Sports  Center  for  welcoming  us  into  those  beautiful  performance  venues;͞  the  Little  Pressroom  and  East  Coast  Printers;͞  and  our  extremely  supportive  administration  headed  up  by  Superintendent  Peter  Burrows,  Principal  William  Lawson  and  Associate  Principal  Catherine  Dieman.

Thank  you  Middlebury  and  surrounding  communities.

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The  locavore  movement  in  Ver-­ roughly  8  billion  ash  trees  across  the  mont  is  strong,  whether  vegetables,  nation,  American  cities  will  spend  meat,  craft  beer,  or  goods  and  ser-­ more  than  $10  billion  over  the  next  vices.  I  am  here  to  promote  the  same  decade  to  treat  or  remove  infestations,  approach  in  the  purchase  and  burning  representing  a  die-­off  10  times  larger  RI ÂżUHZRRG than  Dutch  elm  disease.  Why  is  this  impor-­ ALB  is  also  of  great  con-­ WDQW" 7UDQVSRUWHG ÂżUH-­ cern;Íž  the  nearest  infesta-­ wood  is  a  major  vehicle  tion  is  within  50  miles  of  of  invasive  pests  such  our  border  in  Worcester,  as  the  emerald  ash  borer  Mass.  The  Worcester  This  weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  writer  (EAB)  and  Asian  long-­ is  Steven  J.  Sinclair,  ALB  infestation  has  re-­ horned  beetle  (ALB).  director  of  forests  sulted  in  the  cutting  of  These  pests  are  a  grave  for  the  Vermont  more  than  34,000  trees,  threat  to  our  forests.  Department  of  and  since  October  2008  Over  half  of  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Forests,  Parks  and  it  has  cost  the  U.S.  De-­ trees  are  potential  hosts  Recreation. partment  of  Agriculture  of  these  invasives  and  over  $146  million.  The  our  state  tree,  the  sugar  maple,  is  spread  of  these  pests  is  a  direct  result  no  exception.  Slowing  the  spread  of  RI ZRRG WUDQVSRUW VSHFLÂżFDOO\ WKH invasive  pests  affords  us  the  time  to  PRYHPHQW RI XQWUHDWHG ÂżUHZRRG study  additional  options  for  tree  pest  Though  EAB  and  ALB  have  yet  to  management  while  still  maintaining  be  detected  in  Vermont,  our  state  is  and  providing  the  variety  of  goods  WKUHDWHQHG E\ ÂżUHZRRG WUDQVSRUWHG and  services  to  the  public  that  come  here  from  other  states  and  countries.  from  our  forests  and  trees.

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EHFRPHV LQFUHDVLQJO\ GLIÂżFXOW Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  forests  are  fundamen-­ tal  to  our  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  economy  and  well-­ being.  There  are  over  20,000  jobs  in  forest-­based  manufacturing  and  recreation,  with  an  annual  economic  EHQHÂżW RI ELOOLRQ IURP IRUHVW based  recreation  alone  (e.g.,  fall  foli-­ age,  skiing,  hunting).  Trees  in  devel-­ oped  areas  provide  $68  billion  a  year  LQ SXEOLF EHQHÂżW VXFK DV DLU DQG ZD-­ WHU ÂżOWUDWLRQ UDLQZDWHU FDSWXUH WKH shade  and  cooling  of  our  homes,  and  an  increase  in  property  values  thanks  to  a  natural  esthetic. :H FROOHFWLYHO\ EHQHÂżW IURP healthy  forests  and  our  forests  need  our  collective  help.  By  burning  wood  where  you  buy  it,  you  will  help  the  local  economy  and  keep  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  forests  healthy  and  green.

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Letter  (Continued  from  Page  4A) formal  and  comprehensive  design  and  implementation  to  a  video  sur-­ veillance  system,  the  installation  of  cameras  without  giving  any  notice  whatsoever  gives  the  appearance  of  one  creating  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;stingâ&#x20AC;?  operation.

And  regardless  of  what  the  law  requires,  I  believe  out  of  just  com-­ mon  courtesy  at  the  very  least,  that  all  those  potentially  impacted  by  such  a  video  surveillance  system  VKRXOG EH QRWL¿HG RI LWV SUHVHQFH and  assured  that  the  system  will  be  properly  managed.

Why,  for  example,  does  the  Harwood  Union  High  School  see  QRWLÂżFDWLRQ DV LPSRUWDQW DQG WKH ANeSU  does  not?  In  fact,  the  ANeSU  has  no  surveillance  policy  at  all.  The  following  text  is  â&#x20AC;&#x153;crite-­ ria  number  2â&#x20AC;?  from  the  Harwood  Union  High  School  Video  Surveil-­ lance  Policy  E14-­L-­HUHS,  under  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Communication/Noticeâ&#x20AC;?:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Written  QRWLÂżFDWLRQ RI WKH XVH RI WKH VHFX-­ rity  camera  system  will  be  provided  to  all  students,  staff  and  parents  on  an  annual  basis.  There  shall  be  an  emphasis  on  the  fact  that  the  cam-­ era  system  is  for  review  of  past  ac-­ tivities  and  that  it  is  not  monitored  on  a  continuous  basis  except  for  the  front  door  camera.  In  addition,  clear  and  prominently  displayed  signage  as  to  the  presence  of  the  cameras  and  the  lack  of  continuous Â

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monitoring  shall  be  posted  at  the  three  main  entrances.â&#x20AC;?

And  why,  for  example,  not  expect  the  very  same  from  us  adults  that  we  are  expecting  from  the  Mount  Abraham  students  when  it  comes  to  photographing  one  another?  Mount  Abraham  students  are  not  permitted  to  take  â&#x20AC;&#x153;secretâ&#x20AC;?  photos  but  Mount  Abraham  adults  are?

This  text  is  taken  directly  from  page  27  of  the  Mt.  Abraham  Union  Middle/High  School  Parent/ Student  Handbook  2014-­2015,  under  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Video/Audio  Recordings  and  Photographsâ&#x20AC;?:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Students  are  not  permitted  to  photograph,  video  or  take  audio  recordings  of  other  students  or  adults  in  the  school  building  unless  they  have  explicit  permission  from  the  adult  or  student  they  wish  to  record/

photograph.  Any  violation  of  this  expectation  can  result  in  disciplin-­ ary  consequences.â&#x20AC;?

It  is  fairly  well  known  that  surveillance  is  a  controversial  and  sensitive  topic  for  many,  especially  the  effects  surveillance  may  have  in  an  educational  environment,  so  a  more  collective  approach  taken  from  the  start  by  the  ANeSU  would  have  been  more  considerate  to  the  public.  Rather  than  ramrodding  an  implementation  through,  it  would  have  been  more  appropriate  to  seek  input  from  the  broader  community  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  the  teachers,  students,  parents  and  public.  Perhaps  the  parents  of  the  students  would  be  interested  in  hearing  the  rationale  behind  the  ap-­ proach  the  ANeSU  took.

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Neal Gorton, 79, formerly of New Haven HUBBARDTON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Neal  Gorton,  79,  died  at  his  home  in  Hubbardton  on  Tuesday,  April  21,  2015.

As  a  young  man,  he  spent  many  years  farming  on  several  different  farms  in  Vermont.  He   lived  in  New  Haven  for  many  years.  He  had  resided  with  his  home  provider  and  friend  Betty  Blyther  for  ¿ YH \HDUV 7KRVH ZKR NQHZ KLP VDLG he  enjoyed  his  life  on  the  farm  there,  ELUG ZDWFKLQJ JRLQJ IRU ³ULGHV ´ ¿ VK ing  and  attending  family  gatherings.  He  loved  the  outdoors.

He  leaves  behind  his  friends  Betty  Blyther,  Scott  Berg,  Devin  Cliff  and  a  partner,  Richard  Berg.   A  celebration  of  his  life  will  be  held  at  a  later  date  on  the  farm.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;MOUNT  PHILOâ&#x20AC;?  IS  among  the  paintings  in  the  summer  exhibit  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sally  Hughes:  Watercolor  for  the  Sensesâ&#x20AC;?  at  the  Compass  Music  and  Arts  Center  in  Brandon.  The  show  opens  with  a  reception  on  Friday,  June  5,  from  5-­7  p.m.,  and  runs  through  Aug.  9.

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locales  throughout  northern  Vermont  including  the  Bryan  Gallery,  the  Gruppe  Gallery,  SEABA,  the  Davis  Center,  Rustic  Roots,  the  Gallery  at  Main  Street  Landing  on  College  and  Main  Streets,  and  the  Department  of  -XVWLFH 6KH KDV VWXGLHG RU WDNHQ ZRUNVKRSV ZLWK /LQGD .HPS $OYHUR &DVWLJQHW .DWKOHHQ Bergeron,  Lisa  Beach,  Lynn Â

&XPPLQJV .DUHQ 9HUQRQ DQG 7RP Lynch,  and  recently  completed  an  DUWLVW LQ UHVLGHQF\ SURJUDP DW WKH Vermont  Studio  Center  in  Johnson.

This  event  celebrates  Vermont  Arts  2015,  in  celebration  of  public  funding  for  the  arts.

The  Compass  Music  and  Arts  &HQWHU LV ORFDWHG LQ 3DUN 9LOODJH DW 333  Jones  Drive  in  Brandon.  More  information  is  at  www.cmacvt.org.

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By  JOHN  FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Addison  Repertory  Theater  (ART)  will  hold  a  gala  and  masquerade  ball  at  the  Vergennes  Opera  House  at  7  p.m.  on  Saturday,  June  6,  to  mark  two  de-­ cades  of  minting  new  actors  and  the-­ ater  technicians  and  to  raise  money  to  replenish  a  scholarship  fund  hon-­ oring  one  of  the  programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  beloved  founders,  Candace  Burkle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  should  be  a  lot  of  fun,â&#x20AC;?  said  Ste-­ ven  Small,  who  with  Burkle  became  the  founding  teachers  and  directors  of  ART  back  in  the  fall  of  1994.  The  program  was  the  brainchild  of  local  playwright  Dana  Yeaton,  with  the  goal  of  becoming  an  intensive  high  school  offering  to  give  students  the  collective  skills  to  run  a  small  pro-­ fessional  theater  company,  accord-­ ing  to  the  ART  website.

Twenty  years  later,  Small  believes  $57 LV GHÂżQLWHO\ KLWWLQJ LWV PDUNV in  its  space  within  the  Patricia  A.  PATRICIA  A.  HANNAFORD  Career  Center  A.R.T.  advisory  board  mem-­ Hannaford  Career  Center.  Burkle  ber  Shannon  Bohler-­Small  and  A.R.T.  Program  Director  Steve  Small  are  tragically  lost  her  battle  with  cancer  organizing  the  programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  20th  anniversary  gala  and  masquerade  ball  on  in  2011,  but  her  energy  and  ability  June  7  at  the  Vergennes  Opera  House.

Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell to  inspire  students  still  resonates,  according  to  Small  and  his  spouse,  done  more  than  chart  a  path  for   as-­ ham,  Middlebury  and  Vergennes  on-­ Shannon  Bohler-­Small,  who  is  an  piring  stage  actors. ion  high  schools.  ART  also  accepts  ART  Advisory  Board  member  and  The  program  has  turned  out  suc-­ tuitioned  students  from  outside  of  organizer  of  the  June  6  gala. cessful  theater  costume  designers,  Addison  County. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She  not  only  educated  students,  technical  directors,  stage  managers  Folks  will  be  able  to  see  the  fruits  she  shared  their  spirit,â&#x20AC;?  Bohler-­ and  educators.  Small  noted  ART  has  of  the  current  studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  labor  on  Small  said  of  Burkle. for  more  than  a  decade  boasted  a  Thursday,  May  21,  and  Friday,  May  The  couple  expects  100-­percent  placement  22,  at  7  p.m.  at  the  ARTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  space  in  the  gala  to  attract  a  record  for  students  go-­ the  career  center  off  Charles  Av-­ broad  scope  of  people,  The program ing  on  to  post-­second-­ enue  in  Middlebury.  The  group  will  including  of  course  has turned ary  programs  in  techni-­ be  staging  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Complete  Works  of  various  ART  alums  out successful cal  theater  and  acting.

William  Shakespeare  (abridged),â&#x20AC;?  a  who  are  either  working  The  staff  currently  comedic  offering. theater professionally  in  TV,  consists  of  Small,  Eng-­ The  gala/masquerade  ball  will  in-­ ÂżOP RU WKHDWHU RU ZKR costume lish  teacher  Sheena  clude  food  and  music  from  the  band  credit  the  program  for  designers, Strada,  and  Robin  Crazy  Hearse.  Admission  for  this  laying  a  solid  founda-­ technical Huestis,  who  offers  fund-­raising  event  will  be  $50  per  tion  for  other  pursuits.  technical  theater  and  couple,  $30  per  individual,  and  $20  Those  alums  include  directors, stage costume  design  in-­ for  students.  Proceeds  will  go  toward  Quincy  Dunn-­Baker,  a  managers and struction.  Technical  the  Candace  Burkle  Spirit  Scholar-­ successful  theater  and  educators. theater  students  focus  ship  (which  has  unfortunately  run  TV  actor  in  New  York  on  lights,  sound,  cos-­ out  of  funds),  as  well  as  help  the  City,  and  Vanessa  Dun-­ tume,  sets,  and  hair  ARTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Legacy  Fund,â&#x20AC;?  which  off-­ leavy,  a  New  York  actor  who  last  and  make-­up.  Performance  theater  sets  some  of  the  programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  produc-­ month  played  the  lead  in  the  mu-­ students  learn  the  craft  of  acting,  as  tion  costs. sical  â&#x20AC;&#x153;My  Post-­Traumatic  Cruise  well  as  movement,  voice,  charac-­ More  than  400  students  have  gone  Ship  Cabaretâ&#x20AC;?  that  garnered  rave  ter  connection  and  research.  These  through  the  ART  program  during  the  reviews  at  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Town  Hall  students  also  learn  how  to  create  past  20  years,  so  organizers  are  hop-­ Theater. scripts  and  dissect  information  as  ing  for  a  good  turnout.

Jake  Lacy,  another  alum,  was  a  actors.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  keep  telling  them  that  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  character  in  the  last  season  of  the  All  students  are  required  to  create  high  school  reunion  they  want  to  popular  NBC  TV  series  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Of-­ a  comprehensive  portfolio  contain-­ come  to,â&#x20AC;?  Bohler-­Small  said  with  a  ¿FH ´ DQG KDV DSSHDUHG LQ WKH +%2 ing  the  studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  best  work  in  addi-­ smile. comedy  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Girls.â&#x20AC;? tion  to  assignments  from  their  home  Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  But  Small  noted  that  ART  has  schools,  which  include  Mount  Abra-­ johnf@addisonindependent.com.

Police  celebrate  Panton  boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  honesty By  ANDY  KIRKALDY VERGENNES  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  City  of  Vergennes  and  the  Vergennes  Po-­ lice  Department  on  May  7  jointly  presented  a  commendation  to  a  young  Panton  resident  for  turn-­ ing  over  to  police  money  that  he  found  immediately  after  a  March  27  bank  robbery  in  Vergennes.  Police  said  Isaac  Preston,  8,  came  across  three  $20  bills  near  the  Vermont  Federal  Employees  Credit  Union  branch  in  the  United  Technologies  Corp.  building  on  Panton  Road  just  after  the  robbery,  showed  them  to  his  father,  Eric  Preston,  and  then  gave  them  to  a  9HUJHQQHV SROLFH RIÂżFHU RQ WKH scene.  2Q 0D\ FLW\ RIÂżFLDOV JDYH Preston  a  Letter  of  Commenda-­ tion  that  praises  him  for  â&#x20AC;&#x153;his  noble  personal  actions  on  the  afternoon  of  27  March  2015.â&#x20AC;?  Both  Police  Chief  George  Merkel  and  City  Manager  Mel  Hawley  signed  the  FHUWLÂżFDWH JLYHQ WR KLP LQ WKH presence  of  both  his  parents,  Eric Â

PANTON  EIGHT-­YEAR-­OLD  Isaac  Preston  receives  a  Letter  of  Com-­ PHQGDWLRQ IURP 9HUJHQQHV 3ROLFH 2I¿FHU %UHQW 1HZWRQ OHIW &KLHI George  Merkel,  and  Vermont  Federal  Employees  Credit  Union  Branch  Manager  James  McGlynn.  Preston  found  cash  stolen  from  the  credit  union  and  discarded  by  the  robber  on  Panton  Road,  and  returned  the  cash  to  police.

and  Angie  Preston.  7KH FHUWLÂżFDWH FRQFOXGHV Âł7KLV tremendous  display  of  honesty  and  sense  of  civic  duty  speak  well  for  Isaac,  as  well  as  both  his  parents Â

and  the  great  job  they  did  providing  him  with  strong  core  values.  We  are  proud  of  Isaac  and  we  look  forward  to  great  things  from  him  as  a  future  community  leader.â&#x20AC;?

Penwarden  (Continued  from  Page  3A) gation  of  the  evidence  seized  from  Penwarden,  according  to  court  re-­ cords.

Police  booked  Penwarden  at  the  state  police  barracks  in  New  Haven  this  past  Friday,  May  8.  Penwarden  again  denied  knowledge  of  the  im-­ ages,  according  to  court  records.  A  perusal  of  penwardenphotog-­ raphy.com  late  Monday  provided  an  overview  of  the  business,  run  by  John  and  Kate  Penwarden.  The  duo  offers  examples  of  past  work,  including  winter  skiing  shots,  wed-­ dings,  pastoral  photos  and  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;peo-­ pleâ&#x20AC;?  page  featuring  children,  family  DQG ÂżUHÂżJKWHUV â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trust  is  about  connecting  person-­

ally  and  emotionally,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  why  we  love  this  so  much,â&#x20AC;?  the  siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;aboutâ&#x20AC;?  narrative  reads.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  just  take  on  clients  ...  we  make  new  friends.â&#x20AC;?

Penwardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  listed  credentials  include  director  of  photography  at  Bennu  Productions  in  New  York  City,  with  an  Emmy  award  as  a  pro-­ ducer.  The  couple  lists  itself  as  be-­ ing  part  of  the  Professional  Photog-­ raphers  of  America,  Screen  Actors  Guild,  American  Federation  of  Tele-­ vision  and  Radio  Artists,  and  Actors  Equity  Association,  according  to  the  website.

Wygmans  said  the  investigation  into  the  Penwarden  case  is  ongoing.  Asked  if  he  was  concerned  about  the  potential  for  a  widening  case,  Wyg-­

mans  said,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  comment  about  that  at  this  point.â&#x20AC;?  Wygmans  did  note  that  the  other  photos  in  evidence  that  do  not  feature  the  young  complainant  do  not  appear  to  be  children  from  the  Addison  County  area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  take  all  of  the  sex  cases  pretty  seriously  in  Addison  County,â&#x20AC;?  Wyg-­ mans  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  any  time  we  are  talking  about  a  case  that  involves  ex-­ ploitation  of  a  child,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  concerning  to  us. Âł, IHHO FRQÂżGHQW WKDW WKH HYLGHQFH that  was  developed  is  of  the  nature  alleged,â&#x20AC;?  he  added.

Penwardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  next  court  date  will  be  June  16,  according  to  Wygmans.  Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  johnf@addisoninidependent.com.

By  ANDY  KIRKALDY VERGENNES  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Vergennes  of-­ ÂżFLDOV UHYHDOHG DW 7XHVGD\ÂśV FLW\ council  meeting  that  if  aldermen  approve  a  proposed  purchase  of  a  small  riverfront  parcel  from  Mayor  Bill  Benton  and  his  sister  the  sale  price  would  be  $20,000.

City  Manager  Mel  Hawley  also  said  on  Wednesday  that  the  ap-­ praised  price  of  the  0.4-­acre  parcel,  which  is  next  to  the  city  docks  and  also  fronts  on  Macdonough  Drive,  came  in  at  $30,000.

Benton  told  the  Independent  ear-­ lier  this  month  that  he  and  his  sister  would  stick  to  the  verbally  agreed-­ upon  price  even  though  the  apprais-­ al  came  in  at  a  higher  amount.  No  contract  exists,  and  it  is  up  to  the  FLW\ FRXQFLO WR PDNH ¿QDO WKH DJUHH-­ ment.

The  council  has  been  waiting  for  the  appraisal  and  a  survey,  and  received  on  Tuesday  what  Hawley  called  â&#x20AC;&#x153;a  draft  surveyâ&#x20AC;?  that  showed  a  small  unclaimed  piece  of  land  next  to  and  to  the  south  of  the  Ben-­ tonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  parcel.  That  parcel,  which  Hawley  es-­ timated  had  36  feet  of  frontage  on  Otter  Creek  and  100  feet  along  Macdonough  drive,  lies  between  the  Bentonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  land  and  another  city-­ owned  lot.

Hawley  said  aldermen  on  Tues-­ day  discussed  the  fact  that  the  draft  VXUYH\ FRQ¿UPHG WKH H[LVWHQFH RI that  lot  next  to  the  Benton  parcel,  but  took  no  immediate  action  to  move  the  Benton  purchase  forward.

Vergennes  already  leases  the  land  from  the  Bentons  for  $1  a  year,  and  Ă&#x20AC;RDWLQJ FLW\ GRFNV VWUHWFK DORQJ LWV waterfront  during  warm-­weather  months.  There  are  also  a  handful  of  parking  spots  on  the  parcel.

Making  further  improvements  to  the  land  is  a  problem  if  Vergennes  GRHV QRW RZQ WKH SDUFHO &LW\ RIÂż-­ cials  have  discovered  grant-­award-­ ing  foundations  or  state  agencies  will  not  do  so  for  projects  on  leased  land.  Hawley  has  said  the  probable  source  of  payment  for  the  land  is  the  cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Water  Tower  Fund.  Al-­ dermen  use  that  fund,  which  is  fed  by  cellphone  companies  that  pay  to  hang  broadcast  equipment  on  the  cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  former  water  tower,  at  their  discretion  to  make  improvements  to  Vergennes.

Although  the  Vergennes  city  charter  requires  that  residents  must  approve  all  real  estate  sales,  the  council  may  acquire  real  estate  without  voter  approval.

GRANT  TO  BE  RETURNED The  council  also  voted  to  return  the  $21,000  state  grant  Vergennes  was  awarded  to  build  an  East  Street  preschool  playground  next  to  the  cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  swimming  pool.

Hawley  said  the  project,  which  generated  opposition  in  the  neigh-­ borhood  and  by  other  residents  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  some  thought  the  project  was  not  needed  and  the  cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  matching  Wa-­ ter  Tower  Fund  cash  could  be  better  spent  elsewhere  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  could  no  longer  be  started  by  its  granting  agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  June  deadline.

One  neighbor  is  suing  the  city  for  ignoring  a  Town  Meeting  Day  vote  against  the  playground  (aldermen  consider  that  vote  both  advisory  and  misleading),  causing  a  delay  in  the  project  start;Íž  a  volunteer  labor  source  has  dried  up;Íž  the  project  is Â

over  budget;Íž  and  the  granting  com-­ mittee  refused  to  allow  Vergennes  more  time  to  work  on  those  issues.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  cannot  be  under  way  by  June  30  for  all  those  reasons,â&#x20AC;?  Hawley  said.

The  city  will  not  send  the  full  amount  back  immediately,  how-­ ever.  Vergennes  has  spent  $8,100  in  design  and  planning,  about  $2,900  before  the  grant  from  the  cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Watershed  Fund.  After  the  grant,  Hawley  said  Vergennes  spent  about  $5,200  from  the  Water  Tower  Fund.  Aldermen  are  requesting  the  grant  committee  allow  the  city  to  keep  half  that  amount,  Hawley  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hopefully,  in  the  next  couple  ZHHNV ZHÂśOO ÂżQG RXW WKH FRPPLW-­ teeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  response,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.

In  other  business,  aldermen: Â&#x2021; +HDUG IURP +DZOH\ WKDW WKRVH residents  who  wish  to  grieve  their  tax  assessment  must  show  up  at  City  Hall  with  their  documented  evidence  at  5  p.m.  on  June  5,  or  submit  that  evidence  before  then.  Hawley  said  he  expects  the  Ver-­ gennes  grand  list  to  increase  by  about  $1.3  million,  or  roughly  0.6  percent. Â&#x2021; $JUHHG WR KROG D -XQH SXE-­ lic  hearing  on  a  $30,000  Vermont  Community  Development  Program Â

grant  application  that  would  allow  the  Mary  Johnson  Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Cen-­ ter  to  plan  for  a  child  center  on  Ar-­ mory  Lane.  Â&#x2021; +HDUG IURP +DZOH\ WKDW GXH to  the  dropping  values  of  recycled  material  the  cost  of  operating  the  cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  recycling  center  could  in-­ crease  by  20  percent  to  $75,000,  or  more.  Hawley  said  he  has  discussed  curbside  recycling  with  Casella  Inc.,  and  that  the  council  should  be  aware  that  it  might  make  sense  to  shutter  the  center  at  some  point.  City  taxes  pay  for  half  the  cen-­ terâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  cost,  with  Ferrisburgh  (20  percent)  and  Addison,  Panton  and  Waltham  (10  percent  each)  also  chipping  in.  Hawley  noted  the  oth-­ er  towns  have  already  budgeted  for  the  year  and  would  be  dealing  with  a  mid-­year  increase. Â&#x2021; $JUHHG WR PDNH DQ H[FHSWLRQ to  the  cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  48-­hour  Otter  Creek  basin  docking  rule  for  the  Lake  Champlain  Maritime  Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Vergennes  Union  High  School  row-­ ing  program.  LCMM  representative  1LFN 3DWFK WROG FLW\ RIÂżFLDOV 98+6 budget  cuts  mean  more  rowers  need  to  dock  at  the  basin  instead  of  come  out  at  the  museum.  The  agreement  assumes  LCMM  will  work  around  city  dock  installation. Â

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ALL Â 2015 Â LIGHTWEIGHT Â ALUMINUM Â DOCKS Â NOW Â IN Â STOCK. Â Delivery and installation available. Many sizes and accessories.

Special: 10% off all in-stock docks, cash and carry until May 23, 2015

Call â&#x20AC;&#x153;RUTLAND RENOVATIONSâ&#x20AC;? 802-352-6678

Christian Science Society MIDDLEBURY, VERMONT

Church Services

COMMUNITY HOUSE Â&#x2021; 0$,1 675((7 Â&#x2021; 0,''/(%85<

/( 35 ,0# -65gf9ff5 8 855R55 /( 35 "))&65gf9ff5 8 8 Mid-week Services, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 P.M.

All are invited

Spring  Peepers  Pig  Roast  in  Cornwall.  Thursday,  May  14,  5:30-­8:30  p.m.,  at  the  home  of  Woody  and  Ingrid  Jackson,  1301  Cider  Mill  Road.  Fifteenth  annual  fundraiser  for  the  Addison  County  Parent/Child  Center,  featuring  live  music,  great  food,  silent  auction,  horse  wagon  rides,  and  juggling.  Suggested  donation  at  the  door:  $40  per  person,  $80  per  family.  Info:  802-­999-­2064  or  wj@shoreham.net.

May

15

16

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Annual Benefit Auction under the tent behind St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School Shannon Street, Middlebury

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

The Auction will begin promptly at 6:00 PM Charles Barsalow, Auctioneer

The Knights of Columbus are pleased to offer a diverse range of gift certificates and items generously donated by area businesses as well as items donated by individuals, parishioners & Saint Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents.

INCLUDING: Eatery choices, Paint, Oil & Lube, fish pole, furniture, loads of stone, gravel etc., plants, hardware, electric chain saw, tools, furniture, golf AND LOTS MORE !

Come to eat and browse the items before the auction!

FOOD available from 5pm onâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Burgers, Dogs, Baked goods, Desserts and Drinks

Bring your own chairâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;bathrooms will be open in the school

St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Raffle drawing takes place during the auction.

FRIDAY

:RRG Âż UHG SL]]D EDNH VDOH LQ 5LSWRQ Friday,  May  15,  5-­6:45  p.m.  pick-­up,  5LSWRQ (OHPHQWDU\ 6FKRRO :RRG Âż UHG 14-­inch  pizza  is  made  on-­site  to  be  picked  up.  3URFHHGV EHQHÂż W )ULHQGV RI 5LSWRQ 6FKRRO &KHHVH $12,  pepperoni  $15,  spring  veggie  special  $15.  Call  or  email  to  preorder  by  3  p.m.  that  day:  388-­2208  or  wleeds@addisoncentralsu.org. )LVK IU\ LQ 0LGGOHEXU\  Friday,  May  15,  5-­7  p.m.,  VFW,  Exchange  Street.  Haddock  with  French  fries  or  baked  potato,  coleslaw,  homemade  rolls  and  desserts.  Eat  in  or  take  out.  Info:  388-­9468. )LYH WRZQ %L[E\ %DOO LQ )HUULVEXUJK Friday,  May  15,  7-­11  p.m.,  Basin  Harbor  Club.  Annual  Bixby  gala  WR EHQHÂż W WKH %L[E\ 0HPRULDO /LEUDU\ LQ 9HUJHQQHV Four-­hour  extensive  cocktail  party  with  ample  hors  dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres,  open  bar  and  dancing  to  the  Grift.  Tickets  $65  each.  Tickets  available  at  the  Bixby,  /LQGDÂśV $SSDUHO DQG RQOLQH DW EL[E\OLEUDU\ RUJ ,QIR 802-­877-­2211.

May

WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Â ON Â THE Â WEB Â THIS Â WEEK?

THURSDAY

SATURDAY

*UHHQ 0RXQWDLQ &OXE %UHDG /RDI 6HFWLRQ VSULQJ WUDLO ZRUN GD\ LQ 5LSWRQ Saturday,  May  16,  8:45  a.m.,  meet  at  Ripton  Community  House.  Carpool  to  trails.  Contact  trail  manager  David  Morrissey  at  802-­352-­1060  or  dfmorrissey117@gmail.com  to  RSVP  and  allow  planning  for  number  of  tools  and  helmets.  Bring  water  and  snack/lunch.  Rain  date  May  17.

0LGGOHEXU\ &DPSXV :DON IRU VXLFLGH SUHYHQ WLRQ LQ 0LGGOHEXU\.  Saturday,  May  16,  8:30  a.m.,  Middlebury  Union  Middle  School.  First  annual  walk  to  raise  awareness  of  suicide  and  honor  the  memory  of  MUHS  student  TJ  Duncanson.  Check-­in  at  8:30  a.m.,  walk  from  9:45-­11:45  a.m.  Register  as  an  indi-­ vidual,  as  a  team  or  on  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Team  Rainbow  Dashâ&#x20AC;?  for  TJ.  Info  and  registration:  31alysia@gmail.com.

0LGGOHEXU\ *DUGHQ &OXE SODQW VDOH LQ 0LGGOHEXU\.  Saturday,  May  16,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Middlebury  village  JUHHQ 6HOHFW IURP D YDULHW\ RI Ă&#x20AC; RZHUV YHJHWDEOHV and  other  plants  from  the  gardens  of  club  members.  5HDVRQDEOH SULFHV DOO SURFHHGV EHQHÂż W ORFDO garden  projects.  0LGGOHEXU\ $UHD /DQG 7UXVW WUDLO ZRUN GD\ LQ 0LGGOHEXU\.  Saturday,  May  16,  9-­11  a.m.,  Otter  &UHHN *RUJH 3UHVHUYH +HOS Âż [ XS WKH 7UDLO $URXQG Middlebury.  Meet  at  the  Morgan  Horse  Farm  Road  parking  lot  (2.1  miles  north  of  the  Pulp  Mill  Bridge).  Tools  and  treats  provided.  Info:  802-­388-­1007  or  info@maltvt.org. )HVWLYDO RI )LGRV D GD\ IRU GRJV LQ )HUULVEXUJK.  Saturday,  May  16,  9  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  Basin  Harbor  &OXE $ IXQGUDLVHU IRU /DFH\ÂśV )XQG ZKLFK FDUHV IRU retired  K-­9  dogs.  Dog/human  5K  race;Íž  demonstra-­ tions  by  K-­9  units,  agility  dogs  and  Green  Mountain  Dock  Dogs;Íž  fair  food  and  vendors;Íž  kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  area  with  face  painting,  jumpy  house  and  lawn  games;Íž  and  DJ  Charlie  Rice.  Info:  www.basinharbor.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Food.  :LQH %RRNV ´ IXQGUDLVHU LQ 1HZ +DYHQ 6DWXUGD\ 0D\ S P /LQFROQ 3HDN :LQHU\ 5LYHU 5RDG )ULHQGV RI 1HZ +DYHQ /LEUDU\ DUH offering  samples  of  recipes  from  a  variety  of  stories  to  help  support  the  library.  Tickets  $15  per  person,  including  a  glass  of  wine.  Available  in  advance  at  WKH 1HZ +DYHQ &RPPXQLW\ /LEUDU\ RU DW WKH GRRU .LQJ 3HGH SDUW\ LQ )HUULVEXUJK Saturday,  May  16,  6:30-­8:30  p.m.,  Ferrisburgh  Community  Center  and  Town  Hall.  Sandwich  supper  followed  by  an  evening  of  fun  and  card  games.  Come  planning  to  play  King  Pede  or  bring  your  own  favorite  card  game.  Requested  donation:  $2.50.

7HHQ RSHQ PLF DQG GDQFH LQ %ULVWRO  Saturday,  May  16,  7-­10:30  p.m.,  Holley  Hall.  Featuring  DJs  ³/LIH%\´ SOD\LQJ WURSLFDO KRXVH WUDS ('0 DQG pop.  Admission  by  donation:  $3-­$10  sliding  scale.  3URFHHGV EHQH¿ W HDUWKTXDNH UHOLHI LQ 1HSDO 7R perform,  email  strikerkat27@gmail.com.

Michele  Fay  Band  CD  release  party  in  Ripton.  Saturday,  May  16,  7:30  p.m.,  Ripton  Community  Church.  Come  out  for  original  and  Americana  music  with  a  groove  of  folk,  swing  and  bluegrass.  The  bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  new  CD,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Believe,â&#x20AC;?  will  be  available.  Admission  $8  adults,  $4  kids  12  and  younger.  Proceeds  support  restoration  of  the  church.  Info:  388-­1062  or  388-­6863.

(PLO\ 0XUH LQ FRQFHUW LQ %UDQGRQ.  Saturday,  May  16,  7:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  Mure  blends  her  classical  roots  and  composition  techniques  with  her  folk-­  and  Irish-­inspired  singing  and  songwrit-­ ing.  Tickets  $15.  Reservations  recommended:  802-­247-­4295  or  info@brandon-­music.net.  The  Blue  Rooster  Band  in  concert  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  May  16,  7:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Town  Hall.  Kenny  Odell,  Jeremy  Kendall,  Paul  Kifner  and  Dave  Wallace  play  rockabilly,  rock,  alternative  country  and  smooth  south  Texas  soul.  Tickets  $8  adults,  $6  seniors/students/active  military,  available  at  Carrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Florist  &  Gifts  or  at  the  door.

May

17

fugitive  slaves  during  the  1850s.  Books  will  be  avail-­ able  for  sale  and  signing.  Admission  for  the  program  is  $2,  but  it  is  free  with  regular  museum  admission.  For  info:  Rokeby@comcast.net  or  802-­877-­3406 Âł0HHW WKH 6LQJHUV´ RSHUD WDON LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ Sunday,  May  17,  5-­6:30  p.m.,  Champlain  Valley  Unitarian  Universalist  Society,  2  Duane  Court.  Meet  the  professional  singers  who  will  be  featured  in  Opera  Company  of  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  production  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Turandotâ&#x20AC;?  later  in  May.  Fine  food  and  drink.  Ticket  purchase  includes  entry  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;OCM  Young  Artists  in  Recitalâ&#x20AC;?  on  June  2  at  the  Town  Hall  Theater.

May

18

MONDAY

&LW\ EDQG UHKHDUVDO LQ 9HUJHQQHV Monday,  May  18,  6:45  p.m.,  Vergennes  8QLRQ +LJK 6FKRRO EDQG URRP 7KH ¿ UVW rehearsal  of  the  year  to  prepare  for  Vergennes  City  Band  concerts  on  the  green  this  summer.  Rehearsals  also  on  June  1,  8,  15,  and  22.  Reed  players  especially  needed.  Info:  877-­2419,  ext.  218.

May

19

TUESDAY

³$VN D *DUGHQHU´ LQIRUPDWLRQ WDEOH LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ Tuesday,  May  19,  10:30  a.m.-­12:30  p.m.,  outside  Middlebury  Natural  Foods  Co-­op.  Master  gardeners  will  answer  your  questions,  provide  information  and  free  handouts  and  more.

(GXFDWLRQ 5HIRUP %LOO LQ UHYLHZ LQ 2UZHOO  Tuesday,  0D\ S P 2UZHOO )UHH /LEUDU\ 5HS $O\VRQ Eastman  will  help  the  community  better  understand  the  outcome  of  the  Education  Reform  Bill.  Info:  948-­2041.

May

20

WEDNESDAY

Âł5LGH RI 6LOHQFH´ ELNH ULGH LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ Wednesday,  May  20,  5:45  p.m.,  departs  from  Triangle  Park.  A  group  ride  around  town  to  commemorate  those  hurt  or  killed  in  road  bike  accidents. Â

May

21

THURSDAY

6SHDN 8S $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ GDQFH LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ Thursday,  May  21,  4-­7  p.m.,  $PHULFDQ /HJLRQ $GPLVVLRQ WR EHQHÂż W Speak  Up,  a  self-­advocacy  group  for  people  with  developmental  disabilities.  Snacks  and  drinks  available.  +LVWRULFDO VRFLHW\ PHHWLQJ LQ %ULVWRO Thursday,  May  21,  7  p.m.,  Howden  Hall.  The  Bristol  Historical  Society  welcomes  Professor  David  Bain,  who  will  present  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Transcontinental  Railroad.â&#x20AC;?  Info:  453-­7709  or  453-­2888.

May

22

FRIDAY

([KLELW RSHQLQJ UHFHSWLRQ LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ Friday,  May  22,  5-­7  p.m.,  Jackson  Gallery  at  Town  Hall  Theater.  Celebrating  the  opening  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mostly  Vermont:  Photographic  Images  by  Jack  Goodman,  Middlebury.â&#x20AC;?  Goodmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  images  include  land-­ scape,  still  lifes,  and  architectural  themes  in  color  and  black-­and-­white  prints.  Info:  802-­382-­9222.  Exhibit  runs  May  15-­June  27.

7DEOH RI *UDFH IUHH FRPPXQLW\ PHDO LQ 9HUJHQQHV  Friday,  May  22,  5:30-­6:30  p.m.,  Vergennes  Congregational  Church.  Served  monthly,  open  to  all.  May  menu:  meatloaf,  potatoes,  gravy,  vegetable  and  dessert.  Bring  friends.

6HQLRU :HHN &KRUDO &RQFHUW DW 0LGGOHEXU\ College.  Friday,  May  22,  8  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  &RQFHUW +DOO 7KH &ROOHJH &KRLU SUHVHQWV LWV ¿ QDO concert  with  graduating  seniors  singing  some  of  their  favorite  numbers.  Free.

May

23

SATURDAY

(DUO\ ELUG QDWXUH ZDON LQ 2UZHOO Saturday,  May  23,  8-­10:30  a.m.,  Mount  Independence  State  Historic  Site.  Sue  Wetmore  introduces  participants  to  the  birds  of  spring  and  spring  migration.  Wear  sturdy  shoes  and  dress  for  the  weather.  Meet  in  front  of  the  museum.  Info:  802-­948-­2000.

7RZQ ZLGH <DUG 6DOH LQ /LQFROQ Saturday,  May  23,  D P S P DURXQG /LQFROQ $QQXDO HYHQW 5DLQ RU shine.

7RZQ ZLGH <DUG 6DOH LQ 1HZ +DYHQ Saturday,  May  23,  9  a.m.-­5  p.m.,  around  New  Haven.  Maps  available  0D\ DW WKH WRZQ RI¿ FH DQG OLEUDU\ 9LOODJH *UHHQ Market,  New  Haven  Jiffy  Mart  and  New  Haven  Mobil.  To  have  your  sale  added  to  the  map,  call  453-­5978.  Continues  Sunday.

3ODQW %RRN DQG %DNH 6DOH LQ /LQFROQ  Saturday,  May  D P S P /LQFROQ /LEUDU\ +HOG LQ FRQMXQFWLRQ with  the  town-­wide  yard  sale.  Donations  welcome;͞  call  453-­2665  for  more  info.  3ODQW %RRN DQG %DNH 6DOH LQ 2UZHOO  Saturday,  May  D P S P 2UZHOO )UHH /LEUDU\ )LQG DQQXDOV perennials,  delicious  baked  goods  and  loads  of  used  books  at  this  annual  sale.  Info:  948-­2041.

6DUDK %ODFNHU LQ FRQFHUW LQ %UDQGRQ  Saturday,  May  23,  7:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  Singer-­songwriter  Blackerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  songs  span  rock,  pop,  indie  folk  and  Americana.  Tickets  $15.  Reservations  recommended  at  802-­247-­4295  or  info@brandon-­music.net.

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$OO \RX FDQ HDW SDQFDNH EUHDNIDVW LQ Bridport.  Sunday,  May  24,  7:30-­11  a.m.,  Community/Masonic  Hall.  Morning  Sun  /RGJH 1R ) $ 0 VHUYHV XS SODLQ DQG EOXHEHUU\ pancakes,  sausage,  bacon,  eggs,  home  fries,  coffee,  MXLFH DQG IUXLW FXS $GXOWV FKLOGUHQ WR EHQH¿ W Masonic  charities.  Info:  758-­2414  or  758-­2685.

7RZQ ZLGH <DUG 6DOH LQ 1HZ +DYHQ Sunday,  May  24,  9  a.m.-­5  p.m.,  around  New  Haven.  Maps  available  0D\ DW WKH WRZQ RI¿ FH DQG OLEUDU\ 9LOODJH *UHHQ Market,  New  Haven  Jiffy  Mart  and  New  Haven  Mobil.  To  have  your  sale  added  to  the  map,  call  453-­5978.

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(FNDQNDU SUHVHQWDWLRQ LQ 0LGGOHEXU\  Tuesday,  May  S P ,OVOH\ /LEUDU\ +DYH \RX OLYHG EHIRUH" Do  dreams  hold  the  keys  to  a  better,  happier,  more  VXFFHVVIXO OLIH" 7KLV RSHQ GLVFXVVLRQ EDVHG RQ WKH WHDFKLQJV RI (FNDQNDU UHOLJLRQ RI WKH /LJKW DQG 6RXQG of  God,  will  explore  those  topics  and  more.  Info:  www. eckankar-­vt.org  or  800-­772-­9390.

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.QLJKWV RI &ROXPEXV EHQHÂż W DXFWLRQ LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ Wednesday,  May  27,  6  p.m.,  under  the  tent  behind  St.  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  School,  Shannon  Street.  Annual  event  featuring  a  range  of  gift  FHUWLÂż FDWHV DQG LWHPV GRQDWHG E\ DUHD EXVLQHVVHV as  well  as  items  donated  by  individuals,  St.  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  parishioners  and  St.  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  School  parents.  Burgers,  hot  dogs,  baked  goods,  dessert  and  drinks  for  sale  VWDUWLQJ DW S P %ULQJ \RXU RZQ FKDLU 6W 0DU\ÂśV UDIĂ&#x20AC; H drawing  during  the  auction.  %RRN GLVFXVVLRQ JURXS LQ /LQFROQ Wednesday,  0D\ S P /LQFROQ /LEUDU\ 7KLV PRQWKÂśV WLWOH Âł$ Constellation  of  Vital  Phenomena,â&#x20AC;?  by  Anthony  Marra. $XGLWLRQV IRU Âł0XFK $GR $ERXW 1RWKLQJ´ LQ %ULVWRO  Wednesday,  May  27,  7-­9  p.m.,  Howden  Hall,  19  West  St.  The  Bristol  Gateway  Players  are  holding  auditions Â

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$OO \RX FDQ HDW SDQFDNH EUHDNIDVW in  Addison.  Sunday,  May  17,  7-­11  a.m.,  Addison  Fire  Station.  Plain  and  blueberry  pancakes,  sausage,  bacon,  home  fries,  coffee,  hot  chocolate  and  orange  juice.  Adults  $6,  kids  under  12  $4.  Funds  raised  will  be  used  to  purchase  equip-­ ment  for  the  Addison  Volunteer  Fire  Department.  Come  see  the  departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  new  utility  truck.  Info:  759-­2237.

7LJHU 3ULGH . FRORU UXQ LQ 1HZ +DYHQ Sunday,  May  17,  9  a.m.,  Addison  County  Fair  and  Field  Days  grounds.  Second  annual  fun  color  run/walk  fund-­ UDLVHU WR EHQH¿ W WKH )ULHQGV RI 0LGGOHEXU\ %DVHEDOO and  Softball.  Register  online  at  tigerpride5k.com.

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RUNNERS  GET  SHOWERED  in  colored  dust  during  last  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Tiger  Pride  5K  color  run  at  the  Addison  County  Fair  and  Field  Days  grounds  in  New  Haven.  This  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  color  run  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  a  no-­pressure,  untimed  fundraiser  for  the  Middlebury  Union  High  School  baseball  and  softball  teams  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  is  on  Sunday,  May  17,  at  9  a.m.  for  this  summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Shakespeare  in  the  Park,  Aug.  13-­16.  Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  and  womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  roles  available,  as  well  as  a  few  nonspeaking  parts.  Contact  director  Kevin  Commins  for  details:  kvncommins@gmail.com.  Also  on  May  28.

May

28

THURSDAY

Adult  education  orientation  and  enroll-­ ment  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  May  28,  9:30  a.m.-­12:30  p.m.,  Vermont  Adults  Learning,  282  Boardman  St.  Vermont  Adult  Learning  invites  adults  interested  in  completing  their  educa-­ tional  goals  to  come  learn  more  about  requirements  to  earn  a  high  school  diploma,  prepare  for  college  or  JDLQ D *(' FHUWL¿ FDWH 2SHQ WR DOO DGXOWV RU ROGHU Advance  signup  is  recommended:  388-­4392,  addi-­ soninfo@vtadultlearning.org  or  in  person.

Auditions  for  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Much  Ado  About  Nothingâ&#x20AC;?  in  Bristol.

Thursday,  May  28,  7-­9  p.m.,  Howden  Hall,  19  West  St.  The  Bristol  Gateway  Players  are  holding  auditions  for  this  summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Shakespeare  in  the  Park,  Aug.  13-­16.  Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  and  womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  roles  available,  as  well  as  a  few  nonspeaking  parts.  Contact  director  Kevin  Commins  for  details:  kvncommins@gmail.com. Â

May

29

FRIDAY

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Turandotâ&#x20AC;?  opera  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  May  29,  8-­11  p.m.,  7RZQ +DOO 7KHDWHU 2SHUD &RPSDQ\ RI 0LGGOHEXU\ RSHQV LWV WK VHDVRQ ZLWK 3XFFLQLÂśV Âż QDO opera.  Directed  by  Douglas  Anderson,  conducted  by  Emmanuel  Plasson,  accompanied  by  piano.  Pre-­performance  talk  at  7  p.m.  Tickets  $55-­70,  avail-­ DEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH RU ZZZ WRZQKDOO theater.org.  More  info:  www.ocmvermont.org.  Also  on  May  31  and  June  5  and  6.

May

30

SATURDAY

Bike  Maintenance  101  class  in  Orwell.  6DWXUGD\ 0D\ D P 2UZHOO )UHH Library.  Learn  a  few  bike  maintenance  basics  to  keep  you  pedaling  when  the  unexpected  happens.  Bring  your  bike  if  weather  permits.  Free.  Info:  948-­2041.

Addison  County  4-­H  horsemanship  clinic  in  New  Haven.  Saturday,  May  30,  10  a.m.-­5:30  p.m.,  Addison  County  Fair  and  Field  Days  grounds.  Experienced  adults  teach  4-­H  and  other  youth  different  areas  of  horsemanship,  from  showmanship  to  riding  lessons  to  trail.  Horseless  program  offered  as  well.  Demonstration  of  new  skills  follows  on  Sunday.  Food  booth  open.  Rhubarb  Festival  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  May  30,  10  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  Champlain  Valley  Unitarian  Universalist  Society,  2  Duane  Court.  Sixth  annual  event,  with  takeout  luncheon  or  choice  of  four  sittings.  Also  featur-­ ing  rhubarb  pies,  sweets  and  savories;Íž  gently  used  EOLQJ VFDUYHV ERRNV DQG SODQWV UDIĂ&#x20AC; H IRU SDWFKZRUN quilt  and  prizes;Íž  kids  face  painting  and  games;Íž  and  live  music.  Adults  $8,  $7  in  advance;Íž  kids  $4.  Info:  388-­8080  or  www.cvuus.net.

King  Pede  party  in  Ferrisburgh.  Saturday,  May  30,  6:30-­8:30  p.m.,  Ferrisburgh  Community  Center  and  Town  Hall.  Sandwich  supper  followed  by  an  evening  of  fun  and  card  games.  Come  planning  to  play  King  Pede  or  bring  your  own  favorite  card  game.  Requested  donation:  $2.50.

Arioso  in  concert  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  May  30,  7:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  Central  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  acclaimed  chamber  music  ensemble  performs  varied  music  for  piano,  voice  and  viola.  Elizabeth  Reid,  viola;Íž  Alison  Cerutti,  piano;Íž  Linda  Radtke,  voice.  Tickets  $15.  Reservations  recommended  at  802-­247-­4295  or  info@brandon-­music.net.

LIVE MUSI C Andric  Severance  Quartet  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  May  14,  8  p.m.,  51  Main.

Starline  Rhythm  Boys  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  May  15,  6  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.

Patti  Casey  and  Colin  McCaffrey  in  New  Haven.  Friday,  May  15,  6-­8  p.m.,  Lincoln  Peak  Vineyard.  Ten  Rod  Road  in  Brandon.  Friday,  May  15,  7  p.m.,  Neshobe  Golf  Club.

BandAnna  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  May  15,  8  p.m.,  51  Main.

KGenius  with  Apple  Balm  Sound  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  May  16,  6  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.

Hot  Box  Honey  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  May  16,  7:30  p.m.,  51  Main.

Joe  Moore  Band  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  May  16,  9  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.  Ivory  in  Brandon.  Friday,  May  22,  7  p.m.,  Neshobe  Golf  Club.

Soulstice  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  May  23,  9  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.

Moose  Crossing  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  May  28,  6  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.

Lynguistic   Civilians  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  May  28,  10  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern. Â

ONGOINGEVENTS By  category:  Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Markets,  Sports,  Clubs  &  2UJDQL]DWLRQV *RYHUQPHQW 3ROLWLFV %LQJR Fundraising  Sales,  Dance,  Music,  Arts  &  Education,  Health  &  Parenting,  Meals,  Art  Exhibits  &  Museums,  Library  Programs.

FARMERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  MARKETS Middlebury  Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Market.  Winter  hours:  Saturdays,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Mary  Hogan  Elementary  School  gymnasium,  through  April  2015.  Local  produce, Â

meats,  fresh  breads,  granola,  prepared  foods,  maple  syrup  and  more.  Market  is  held  outdoors  at  WKH 0DUEOH :RUNV IURP 0D\ 2FWREHU ,QIR ZZZ middleburyfarmersmarket.org  or  on  Facebook.

CLUBS  &  ORGANIZATIONS ACT  (Addison  Central  Teens).  Drop-­in  hours  during  the  school  years:  Monday,  Tuesday,  Thursday,  3-­6  p.m.;͞  Wednesday  and  Friday,  3-­7  p.m.  94  Main  6W 0LGGOHEXU\ 7RZQ 2I¿ FH EXLOGLQJ EHORZ UHF gym.  Teen  drop-­in  space  for  kids.  Hang  out  with  friends,  play  pool,  watch  movies,  and  eat  great  food.  Baking:  every  Thursday  from  3:30-­5  p.m.  Info:  388-­3910  or  www.addisonteens.com.

Addison  County  Amateur  Radio  Association.  Sunday,  S P 2Q WKH DLU RQ FOXE UHSHDWHU MHz,  100  Hz  access  tone.  Nonmembers  and  visi-­ tors  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  $3.  Refreshments  DYDLODEOH /RRNLQJ IRU Âż GGOHUV \RXQJ DQG ROG 2SHQ to  public.  Info:  342-­0079.  The  Hub  Teen  Center  and  Skatepark.  110  Airport  'ULYH %ULVWRO 2SHQ PLNH QLJKW Âż UVW 7KXUVGD\ RI WKH month,  5:30-­7:30  p.m.,  free  for  all  ages;Íž  reserve  a  spot  at  thehub@gmavt.net.  Info:  453-­3678  or  www. bristolskatepark.com.

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

Middlebury  Garden  Club.  Second  Tuesday.  Location  varies.  Pat  Morrow,  802-­462-­3741.

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

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

2WWHU &UHHN 3RHWV 2SHQ SRHWU\ ZRUNVKRS KHOG 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.

2UZHOO +LVWRULFDO 6RFLHW\ )RXUWK 7XHVGD\ S P 2UZHOO )UHH /LEUDU\ PACT  (People  of  Addison  County  Together).  Third  7KXUVGD\ D P S P 9HUPRQW VWDWH RI¿ FH building  on  Exchange  St.  in  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  WKURXJK 2FWREHU Vergennes  Lions  Club.  First  and  third  Wednesday,  S P $PHULFDQ /HJLRQ &OXE DGGUHVV 32 Box  94,  Vergennes,  VT  05491.  Info:  President  Tim  Cowan,  877-­2382.

Vergennes  Rotary  Club.  Tuesday  mornings,  7:15-­8:30  a.m.,  Champlain  Valley  Christian  School,  2  Church  St.  Breakfast  served  at  7:15  a.m.

GOVERNMENT Â & Â POLITICS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chinese  conversation  group  in  Middlebury.  Saturdays,  10-­11  a.m.,  starting  April  14,  2015.  Informal  discussion  in  Mandarin  Chinese  led  by  native  speaker  Yinglei  Zhang.  Info:  388-­4095.

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

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

Computer  lab  open  hours  in  Bristol.  Monday-­Thursday,  3:30-­7  p.m.,  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School  library.  Free  access  to  the  libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  electronic  resources,  cour-­ tesy  of  e-­Vermont  funding.  Craft  workshop  in  Forest  Dale.  Tuesday,  6:30-­8  p.m., Â

Living  Waters  Assembly  of  God  Church,  Route  53.  Free  workshop  for  knitting,  crocheting,  or  other  crafts.  Coffee  served.  Info:  247-­3637.

Creative  writing  workshop  in  Vergennes.  Thursday,  6-­8  p.m.,  Bixby  Library.  Free.  Librarian  Muir  Haman  guides  participants  through  short-­form  writing  and  creative  exercises.  All  experience  levels  welcome.  Info:  802-­877-­2211  or  muir.haman@bixbylibrary.org.

Dramatic  writing  workshop  in  Vergennes.  Monday,  6-­8  p.m.,  Bixby  Library.  Free  workshop  led  by  screenwriter  Jay  Dubberly  in  which  participants  help  each  other  work  on  long-­form  writing  projects.  Info:  802-­877-­2211  or  muir.haman@bixbylibrary.org.

Drum  Collective.  Group  drumming.  Every  Monday,  10-­11  a.m.,  111  Maple  St.  in  the  Marble  Works  at  Huard  6WXGLR /HG E\ ORFDO SHUFXVVLRQLVW :LOO 6PLWK 2SHQ WR all.  Info:  www.drumcollective.org.

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

Duplicate  bridge  at  EastView  in  Middlebury.  Tuesdays,  6:20-­9  p.m.  Info:  462-­3373.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Language  tables  in  Middlebury.  Fridays  through  mid-­May  2015,  5:30-­7  p.m.,  Sparkling,  56  College  St.  Free.  Practice  your  French,  Spanish  or  Italian  with  native  speakers.  Info:  989-­7020  or  nancy@sparklingvt.com.

Maiden  Vermont  womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  barbershop  chorus,  under  the  direction  of  Lindi  Bortney,  is  open  to  women  of  all  ages.  The  group  sings  four-­part  a  cappella  music  from  traditional  barbershop  to  doo-­wop  and  Broadway.  Rehearsals  Thursdays,  7-­9:30  p.m.,  Cornwall  School.  Info:  989-­5435  or  go  to  www.maidenvermont.com.

Meditation  in  Vergennes.  Fridays,  6-­7  p.m.,  2Wolves  Center.  Walk-­in  meditation.  Cushions  and  chair  provided.  Timer  present.  Free  but  donations  appreciated.

Middlebury  College  Community  Chorus.  Mead  Chapel.  2SHQ WR DOO VLQJHUV ZLWKRXW DXGLWLRQV &RQGXFWRU Jeff  Rehbach,  443-­5811;͞  manager  Mary  Longey,  236-­7933.

Movie  club  in  Vergennes.  First  Friday  of  the  month,  S P %L[E\ /LEUDU\ $ ¿ OP RI QRWH LV LQWURGXFHG watched  and  discussed.  Free  popcorn.  For  info  and  upcoming  title:  802-­877-­2211  or  muir.haman@bixbyli-­ brary.org.

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

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

Spanish  conversation  group  in  Brandon.  Every  Saturday,  11  a.m.-­noon,  Gourmet  Provence,  37  Center  St.  All  levels  welcome.

Teen  movie  night  in  Middlebury.  First  Friday  of  every  month,  6-­10  p.m.,  Addison  Central  Teen  Center,  94  Main  St. 7ZLVW 2œ :RRO *XLOG )LUVW 7KXUVGD\V S P $PHULFDQ Legion  on  Wilson  Road.

Vermont  Ukulele  Society.  Second  and  fourth  Mondays,  beginners  6:30-­7  p.m.  regular  session  7-­9  p.m.  at  +RZGHQ +DOO LQ %ULVWRO &DOO RU VHH KWWS vtukes.webs.com  for  info.  Extra  ukuleles  for  beginners. :RRO\ %XOO\V ¿ EHU HQWKXVLDVWV JURXS )LUVW 7XHVGD\V 2UZHOO )UHH /LEUDU\ ,QIR

EXHIBITSMUSEUMSGALLERIES 51  Main.  Main  Street,  Middlebury.  388-­8209  or  www.

JR PDLQ FRP 2Q H[KLELW IURP $SULO â&#x20AC;&#x153;Progress  Will  Kill  Us.â&#x20AC;?  Art  on  Main.  25  Main  St.,  Bristol.  Gallery  open  10  a.m.-­6  p.m.  Monday-­Saturday,  and  noon-­4  p.m.  on  Sundays.  453-­4032,  info@artonmain.net  or  www.artonmain.net.  Basin  Harbor  Club.  Ferrisburgh.  475-­2311  or  www.basin-­ harbor.com.

BigTown  Gallery,  99  North  Main  St.,  Rochester.  767-­9670.

Bixby  Memorial  Library,  Vergennes.  877-­2211.  Bobcat  CafÊ.  5  Main  St.,  Bristol.  453-­3311.

Brandon  Artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Guild.  7  Center  St.,  Brandon.  Gallery  open  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.  daily.  247-­4956  or  www.bran-­ GRQDUWLVWVJXLOG FRP 2Q H[KLELW -XQH Âł$UW RI WKH Flag.â&#x20AC;?

Brandon  Free  Public  Library,  Brandon.  247-­8230  or  www.brandonpubliclibrary.org.  Brandon  Museum  and  Visitor  Center  at  the  Stephen  A.  Douglas  Birthplace.  4  Grove  St.,  at  the  corner  of  routes  7  and  73  West.  www.brandon.org  or  247-­6401.  2SHQ GDLO\ D P S P WKURXJK PLG 2FWREHU Brandon  Music  CafÊ,  62  Country  Club  Road,  Brandon.  ZZZ EUDQGRQ PXVLF QHW RU 2Q exhibit:  The  abstract  expressionist  landscapes  of  Tom  Merwin.

Bristol  Bakery.  Main  St.,  Bristol.  453-­3280.

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23-­Oct.  12,  2015:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mount  Independence  Depicted,â&#x20AC;?  an  exhibit  show  how  the  Mount  has  been  depicted,  dating  back  to  the  start  of  its  construction  in  1776.

The  National  Museum  of  the  Morgan  Horse.  34  Main  St.,  Middlebury.  388-­1639.  On  exhibit:  Photos,  prints  and  tack  of  the  Government  Morgan,  a  family  of  Morgan  horses,  originally  bred  for  cavalry  purposes,  at  the  UVM  Morgan  Horse  Farm  starting  in  1907.

Nortonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Gallery.  Route  73,  Shoreham.  948-­2552  or  www.norton-­ sgallery.com.  Studio/gallery  of  Norton  Latourelleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  whimsical  woodcarvings.  Open  most  days  and  by  appointment.

Orwell  Free  Library.  802-­948-­2041.  Otter  Creek  Custom  Framing.  3  Park  St.,  Middlebury.  388-­2370.  Outerlands  Gallery.  37  Green  St.,  Vergennes.  www.outerlands-­ gallery.com.  Peter  Fried  Art.  245  Main  St.,  Vergennes.  Friday-­Sunday,  11  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  starting  Feb.  20,  2015.

PhotoPlace  Gallery.  3  Park  St.,  Middlebury.  Tuesday-­Friday,  11  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  Saturday  by  appointment.  Info:  388-­4500  or  www.vtphotoworkplace.com.  Rokeby  Museum.  Route  7,  Ferrisburgh.  877-­3406.  Starksboro  Public  Library.  Monday,  10  a.m.-­6  p.m.;͞  Thursday,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.;͞  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.  453-­3732.

Starry  Night  CafÊ.  5371  Route  7  in  Ferrisburgh.  Wednesday-­Sunday,  5:30-­9  p.m.  802-­877-­6316.  On  exhibit  May-­July  2015:  Paintings  by  Patricia  LeBon  Herb.

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Bixby  Memorial  Library.  258  Main  St.,  Vergennes.  877-­2211.  Monday,  12:30-­7  p.m.;͞  Tuesday,  12:30-­5  p.m.;͞  Wednesday,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.;͞  Thursday,  10  a.m.-­7  p.m.;͞  Friday,  12:30-­5  p.m.;͞  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­2  p.m.  Preschool  multi-­age  story  time  Thursday,  10:30  a.m.

Brandon  Free  Public  Library.  Hours  through  Oct.  18,  2014:  Wednesday,  4-­7  p.m.,  Friday,  10  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­2  p.m.

Preschool  story  hour  every  Friday  at  1  p.m.  with  Deb  Lendway.  Movies  shown  every  Friday  at  1:30  p.m.  (17  and  under  must  be  accompanied  by  a  parent  or  guard-­ ian).  247-­8230.  Summer  programs:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sallyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Music  Circleâ&#x20AC;?  with  Rob  Zollman,  Tuesdays  and  Fridays,  July  8-­29,  10  a.m.,  for  ages  birth  and  up;Íž  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stories  and  Craftsâ&#x20AC;?  with  Kathy  Hirschberger,  Wednesdays  and  Thursdays,  July  9-­31,  10  a.m.,  ages  preschool  and  up.

Hancock  Free  Public  Library.  Wednesday,  1-­5  p.m.;͞  Thursday,  noon-­6  p.m.;͞  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.  Books,  videos  and  DVDs.  Other  items  available  through  interlibrary  loan.

Ilsley  Public  Library.  75  Main  St.,  Middlebury,  388-­4095.  Monday,  Wednesday  and  Friday,  10  a.m.-­6  p.m.;Íž  Tuesday  and  Thursday,  10  a.m.-­8  p.m.;Íž  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.  October-­April,  Sunday,  1-­4  p.m.  Baby  and  Toddler  Story  Time,  Tuesdays,  10:15-­10:45  a.m.,  Jan.  6-­May  12.  Preschool  Story  Time,  Thursdays,  10:30-­11:15  a.m.,  Jan.  8-­May  14.  Saturday  Story  Time:  10:30-­11  a.m.,  Jan.  3-­May  16.  Youth  Media  Lab,  Tuesdays,  3:30-­4:30  p.m.,  for  kids  in  grades  4  and  up.  The  Zone,  for  grades  4  and  up,  Wednesdays  following  the  school  calendar,  3:30-­4:30  p.m.  Foodie  Friday,  Fridays,  3:30-­4:30,  for  kids  in  grades  4  and  up.  For  a  complete  listing  of  ongoing  and  special  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  activities,  visit  www.ilsleypubliclibrary.org  or  call  the  Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Room  at  388-­4097.

Lawrence  Memorial  Library.  40  North  St.,  Bristol,  453-­2366  or  www.lawrencelibrary.net.  Monday,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.;Íž  Tuesday  and  Thursday,  10  a.m.-­8  p.m.;Íž  Wednesday  and  Friday,  1-­5  p.m.;Íž  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.  Monday, Â

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10  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  free  walk-­in  computer  help.  Summer  preschool  story  times,  Thursdays,  10:30-­11:30  a.m.,  with  a  focus  on  science.  Experiment  and  Explore  Workshop  (ages  8  and  up),  Wednesdays,  2-­4:30  p.m.  Family  Fun  and  Games,  second  and  fourth  Fridays,  3:15  p.m.  Lego  Club,  Wednesdays,  3:15-­4:15  p.m.,  for  school-­age  children.  Lincoln  Library.  222  W.  River  Rd.,  Lincoln,  453-­2665.  Monday,  2-­6  p.m.;͞  Tuesday,  10  a.m.-­3  p.m.;͞  Wednesday,  10  a.m.-­6  p.m.  (additional  evening  hours  on  a  volunteer  basis);͞  Friday,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.;͞  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­1  p.m.  &KHVV FOXE :HGQHVGD\ S P 6WRU\ WLPH DJH ¿ YH and  under),  Friday,  10:30  a.m.  Senior  program,  second  Wednesday,  10  a.m.  Book  discussion  group,  fourth  Wednesday,  7  p.m.  New  Haven  Community  Library.  Located  in  the  new  library/ WRZQ RI¿ FHV EXLOGLQJ 7XHVGD\ D P S P :HGQHVGD\ 1-­8  p.m.  Thursday,  1-­8  p.m.;͞  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­1  p.m.  Story  Hour,  Tuesday,  10:30  a.m.  Information  on  Facebook  at  New  Haven  Community  Library  (Vermont),  at  the  website  nhcl.org,  or  by  phone  at  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.plat-­ tlib.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.;Íž  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,  2:30-­5:30  p.m.;Íž  Wednesday,  10  a.m.-­1  p.m.;Íž  Thursday,  2-­5  p.m.;Íž  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:  Saturdays,  9:30-­10:30  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;Íž  Thursday,  2-­6  p.m.;Íž  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­noon.  Book  sale  on  Saturdays.

Starksboro  Public  Library.  2827  Route  116,  Starksboro  LQ WRZQ KDOO 3DUNLQJ EHKLQG WRZQ RI¿ FHV Monday,  10  a.m.-­6  p.m.;͞  Thursday,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.;͞  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.  Story  time  (ages  3-­5)  Monday,  10:30  a.m.  453-­3732.

Whiting  Free  Library.  Main  Street  opposite  the  church.  623-­7862.  Call  for  hours.  Story  time  with  Deb  Lendway,  10  a.m.  Wednesdays.

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Vermont  Folklife  Center.  88  Main  St.,  Middlebury.  Gallery  and  shop  hours  Tuesday-­Saturday,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.  Admission  by  donation.  388-­4964.â&#x20AC;?

Vermont  Studio  Furniture  Gallery.  718  Old  Hollow  Road,  North  Ferrisburgh.  Gallery  hours,  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­2  p.m.

Walkover  Gallery.  15  Main  St.,  Bristol.  Gallery  hours  are  Monday-­Friday,  9  a.m.-­4  p.m.  453-­3188.  ZoneThree  *DOOHU\ 0DSOH 6W WKLUG Ă&#x20AC; RRU 0LGGOHEXU\ ,QIR 1-­800-­249-­3562  or  www.zonethreegallery.com. Â

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Creative  Space  Gallery  and  Sean  Dye  Studio.  214  Main  St.,  Vergennes.  877-­3850  or  www.creativespacegallery.org.  On  exhibit  March  20-­May  24:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Emerging:  Celebrations  of  Spring.â&#x20AC;?

EastView  at  Middlebury.  100  Eastview  Terrace,  Middlebury.  802-­989-­7500.  On  exhibit  in  the  lobby  and  terrace  dining  room  May  4-­June  30,  2015,  9  a.m.-­3  p.m.  daily:  watercolors  by  Lyn  DuMoulin.

Edgewater  Gallery.  1  Mill  St.,  Middlebury.  www.edgewatergal-­ lery-­vt.com.

Galerie  Provenance.  1  Frog  Hollow  Alley,  Middlebury.  388-­3101  or  Michael@galleryprovenance.com.

Gallery  @  85  North  Street.  85  North  St.,  Bristol.  453-­  5813  or  349-­7551.

Gallery  in-­the-­Field.  685  Arnold  District  Road,  Brandon.  RU ZZZ JDOOHU\LQWKHÂż HOG FRP Henry  Sheldon  Museum  of  Vermont  History.  1  Park  St.,  Middlebury.  Museum  hours  Tuesday-­Friday,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.;Íž  Research  Center  Thursday  and  Friday,  1-­5  p.m.  Museum  admission:  Adults  $5;Íž  seniors  $4.50;Íž  children  6-­18  $3;Íž  families  $12.  Research  Center  admission:  $5.  Information:  388-­2117  or  www.henrysheldonmuseum.org.  Ilsley  Public  Library.  75  Main  St.,  Middlebury,  388-­4095.  Monday,  Wednesday  and  Friday,  10  a.m.-­6  p.m.;Íž  Tuesday  and  Thursday,  10  a.m.-­8  p.m.;Íž  Saturday,  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.  The  Inn  at  EastView  at  Middlebury.  989-­7500,  9  a.m.-­3  p.m.  daily.  Lake  Champlain  Maritime  Museum.  4472  Basin  Harbor  Road,  Vergennes,  475-­2022  or  www.lcmm.org.  Opens  for  the  season  May  16,  2015.  This  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  juried  photo  exhibit:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lake  Champlain  Through  the  Lens,â&#x20AC;?  with  the  theme  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spring  Into  Lake  Champlain.â&#x20AC;?

Lawrence  Memorial  Library.  40  North  St.,  Bristol.  453-­2366.

Lincoln  Historical  Society  Museum.  88  Quaker  St.  Second  and  fourth  Sunday  of  every  month,  noon-­4  p.m.,  June  through  October.  Free.  Lincoln  Library.  222  W.  River  Road,  Lincoln,  453-­2665.  Monday,  2-­6  p.m.  On  exhibit  in  the  Community  Room  in  May/June:  watercolors  by  Lupe  Gidoll.  On  display  for  May/June:  Metal  creations  by  Lincoln  blacksmith  Brian  Anderson.

Lincoln  Peak  Vineyard.  142  River  Road,  New  Haven,  388-­7368,  www.lincolnpeakvineyard.com.

Liza  Myers  Gallery.  22  Center  St.,  Brandon,  247-­5229  or  lizamy-­ ers.com.  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.  daily.  Featuring  the  work  of  Warren  Kimble,  Liza  Myers  and  other  selected  artists.

The  M  Gallery.  3  Mill  St.,  Middlebury.  Middlebury  College  Davis  Family  Library.  443-­3168  or  www. middlebury.edu/arts.  Middlebury  College  Johnson  Memorial  Building.  443-­3168  or  www.middlebury.edu/arts.  On  exhibit;͞  May  13-­22:  Senior  inde-­ pendent  studio  art  exhibition.

Middlebury  College  Museum  of  Art.  72  Porter  Field/Route  30  South.  443-­3168  or  www.middlebury.edu/arts.  Museum  is  closed  Mondays.  On  exhibit  in  the  Johnson  Gallery  May  22-­Aug.  9:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many  Thousand  Gone:  Portraits  of  the  African  American  Experience.â&#x20AC;?  On  exhibit  in  the  Overbrook  Gallery  May  22-­Aug.  9:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Language  Schools  at  the  Museum.â&#x20AC;?

Mount  Independence  State  Historic  Site.  497  Mount  Independence  Road,  Orwell.  802-­948-­2000  or  www.historic-­ sites.vermont.gov/MountIndependence.  On  exhibit  May Â

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Stratford  House  Pottery  gallery  and  studio,  294  Route  22A,  Orwell.  Weekdays  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.,  call  proprietor  Stacey  Stanhope  at  948-­2105  to  ensure  it  is  open  the  day  you  wish  to  visit.

Tourterelle.  3629  Ethan  Allen  Highway  (Route  7),  New  Haven.  Wednesday-­Saturday,  5:30-­9  p.m.;Íž  Sunday,  10  a.m.-­1  p.m.  2Q H[KLELW 0DUFK $SULO Âł3DW /DIÂż Q 0L[HG 0HGLD Assemblage  One  Man  Show.â&#x20AC;?

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Vermont  style AFTER  PARENTS  JANE  and  Peter  Miller  took  a  spate  of  more  traditional  pre-­prom  photos  at  their  Mid-­ dlebury  home  this  past  Saturday,  Middlebury  Union  High  School  sophomore  Eli  Miller  opts  to  see  what  it  would  feel  like  to  escort  junior  Alexis  Ouellette  to  the  MUHS  prom  in  a  John  Deere  rig.

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generous  outpouring  of  support  from  local  businesses  and  from  the  commu-­ nity,â&#x20AC;?  said  Peg  Calder,  president  of  the  Foundation  for  Alcoholism  Research.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alcoholism  is  a  devastating  disease  resulting  in  broken  families,  lost  jobs,  and  multiple  treatments  and  relapses.  Enhanced  understanding  of  this  disease  will  lead  to  improved  treat-­ ment  methods  for  the  many  dedicated  medical  and  counseling  professionals  everywhere.â&#x20AC;?

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FAR  has  awarded  three  research  grants.  Tax-­exempt  donations  can  be  sent  to  the  following  address  FAR,  PO  Box  54,  Middlebury,  VT  05753 .(11(7+ :+((/,1* $ ORQJWLPH UHVLGHQW RI 0RQNWRQ KDV HVWDEOLVKHG D VFKRODUVKLS WR EHQH¿ W 8QLYHUVLW\ For  more  information,  visit  www. of  Vermont  students  from  that  town.

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MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Foundation  for  Alcoholism  Research,  Inc.  (FAR)  successfully  held  its  seventh  annual  lunch  and  card  party  fundraiser  at  the  Swift  House  Inn  in  Middlebury  on  May  4.

The  event  attracted  quite  a  few  new  participants  and  the  net  proceeds  going  to  FAR  exceeded  $1,100.  Dan  and  Michele  Brown,  owners  of  the  Swift  House  Inn,  served  a  delicious  lunch  prepared  by  Chef  Robert  Fenn.  Rave  reviews  were  heard  throughout  the  PHDO RI FKLFNHQ SLFFDWD Âż HOG JUHHQV salad ZDUP EUHDG Ă&#x20AC; RXUOHVV FKRFRODWH cake  served  with  whipped  cream  and  fresh  strawberries,  and  coffee  and  iced  tea.  Afternoon  cookies  (in  card  suit  shapes)  were  made  and  donated  by  Marge  Drexler. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  are  fortunate  to  have  such  a Â

Our neighbor Butch saw me clearing brush in the yard and stopped by.

He and Willow, his granddaughter, left eggs on the table yesterday to thank us for our help.

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BURLINGTON  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  Kenneth  Wheeling,  the  former  director  of  the  Shelburne  Museum,  has  established  a  new  University  of  Vermont  schol-­ arship  exclusively  for  students  from  Monkton.

The  generous  gift  was  made  in  honor  of  Wheelingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  late  parents,  Kenneth  John  Wheeling  and  Loretta  Marie  Wheeling.  The  estimated  value  of  this  endowment  is  $1  million. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  owe  them.  I  owe  them  big  time,â&#x20AC;?  Wheeling  says  of  his  mother,  and  his  father  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  a  doctor  who  practiced  OBGYN  at  Saint  Francis  Hospital  in  Port  Jervis,  N.Y.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;They  saw  that  I  got  educated,  and  my  brothers  and  sisters.  And  who  remembers?â&#x20AC;?

Wheeling,  the  zoning  administra-­ tor  for  the  town  of  Monkton  for  over  40  years,  with  more  than  30  years  as  Monktonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  town  moderator,  feels  strongly  about  giving  back. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  hope  some  deserving  students Â

From Our New Friends: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was so pleased that when I called Yarn & Yoga they held 2 skeins of yarn for me without a payment, until I came home from a monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vacation.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ruth Gilbert

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Wheeling  received  his  own  degrees  from  St.  Bonaventure  and  Fordham  University  and  earned  a  masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  of  education  at  St.  Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  College.  The  76-­year-­old  retired  educator  spent  the  early  part  of  his  career  as  a  teacher  in  public  and  private  schools  in  New  York  state  and  Vermont,  including  several  years  on  the  faculty  of  the  University  of  Vermont,  teaching  the  historic  preservation  program.

He  was  director  of  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  iconic  Shelburne  Museum  from  1968  to  1971.  And  he  is  one  of  the  worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  foremost  authorities  on  horse-­drawn  carriages,  having  amassed  a  library  and  archives  on  the  subject  and  travelled  the  world  lecturing  and  adding  to  his  passion  for  18th-­  and  19th-­century  horse-­drawn  vehicles.

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Wheeling  loves  Vermont,  and  VSHFL¿ FDOO\ KLV KRPH LQ 0RQNWRQ which  he  built  himself.  He  has  decided  that  on  his  death,  his  estate  is  to  be  liquidated  and  the  proceeds  used  to  establish  a  scholarship  for  a  UVM  student  or  students  from  Monkton.

The  Kenneth  John  Wheeling  and  Loretta  Marie  Wheeling  Scholarship  ZLOO JLYH Âż UVW SUHIHUHQFH WR D VWXGHQW of  the  College  of  Medicine.  If  no  such  candidate  exists  from  Monkton,  it  will  be  awarded  to  an  undergradu-­ ate  student  from  Monkton  in  any  of  UVMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  schools  or  colleges.

UVM  President  Tom  Sullivan  thanked  Wheeling  at  a  campaign  planning  meeting  today  on  campus.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  need  more  of  the  Kens  among  all  of  us,â&#x20AC;?  Sullivan  said  to  the  crowd  of  alumni  and  friends  of  the  univer-­ sity.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ken,  thank  you  for  this  inspi-­ rational  investment  in  our  students.â&#x20AC;?

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Neat Repeats Celebrates its 25th Year and has topped the $2 MILLION DOLLAR mark in grants awarded!

YOUR support makes all this possible!

Neat Repeats 25th year grants 2014-2015 Grants Total $88,266 $15,000 Addison County Housing Solutions 11,413 Non-profit support 10,235 Family Assistance (48) 7,600 Food Shelves (8) 6,871 Educational Opportunities 5,889 Addison County Programs & Organizations 5,633 Dental Assistance (13) 5,400 Scholarships in 3 Union High Schools 4,000 Middlebury EMS 3,000 ACTR Capital Campaign 3,000 Elderly Services Challenge Grant Pledge

2,000 Homeward Bound 1,475 Sports Opportunities (6) 1,200 Vermont Symphony Orchestra School Outreach 1,000 Bristol Green Playground 1,000 Middlebury Community House 800 Salisbury Volunteer Fire Dept.

750 Festival-on-the-Green 500 Lincoln Historical Society 500 Monkton First Response 500 New Haven Volunteer Fire Dept.

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$88,266 TOTAL

We are pleased to have been able to return this amount to programs/people of Addison County.

25 yr Grand total $2,092,529.

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Blue  Rooster  Band  to  Celebrate spring as Rhubarb Festival returns perform  in  Brandon BRANDON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Kenny  Odell  and  the  Blue  Rooster  Band  will  perform  at  the  Brandon  Town  Hall  on  Saturday,  0D\ VWDUWLQJ DW S P 7KH Blue  Rooster  Band  plays  rockabilly,  rock,  alternative  country  and  smooth  south  Texas  soul.

Kenny  Odell  is  well  known  from  his  days  with  the  Odell  Walker  Band;Íž  his  energy  onstage  is  legendary.  Performing  with  Kenny  is  a  group  of  multi-­talented  musicians  that  bring Â

years  of  experience  and  expertise  to  the  stage.  Be  it  the  driving  beats  of  -HUHP\ .HQGDOO RU WKH PXVW PRYH your-­feet  by  Paul  Kifner  on  bass  or  the  ever  popular  guitar  picking  of  Dave  Wallace  along  with  Kenny  on  guitar,  magic  is  made  at  each  show.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ride of Silenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to honor cyclists struck down in Vt. MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Cyclists  worldwide  are  joining  in  the  Ride  of  Silence  on  Wednesday,  May  20,  in  honor  of  those  who  have  been  injured  or  killed  while  cycling  on  public  roads,  and  to  raise  aware-­ ness  about  sharing  the  road.  In  Middlebury,  participants  will  assemble  at  5:45  p.m.,  rain  or  shine,  around  the  fountain  in  Triangle  Park  for  a  moment  of  silence  followed  by  sharing  of  memories.  Riders  and  non-­riders  are  welcome. Â

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All  riders  will  travel  together  to  Weybridge  town  center  and  then  diverge.  (Both  routes  avoid  the  site  of  Kelly  Boeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  recent  fatal  bicycle  accident.)  Riders  will  come  back  to  the  fountain  within  about  an  hour.

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BRISTOL  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Bristol  resident  Iloene  Brennan  will  be  90  years  old  on  Monday,  May  18.  If  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  like  to  send  her  a  card  to  mark  this  milestone  year,  mail  it  to  10  Lower  Meadow  Lane,  Bristol,  VT  05443.  Happy  birthday,  Iloene!

Celebrating  50  years  since  gradua-­ tion,  the  Bristol  High  School  class  of  œ ZLOO UHXQLWH RQ -XQH 0HPEHUV RI WKH FODVVHV RI DQG DUH DOVR cordially  invited.

The  event  will  be  held  at  the  Bristol  American  Legion  Post  19  at  10  Airport  Drive  in  Bristol  starting  at  5  p.m.  There  will  be  a  cash  bar  and  dinner;͞  details  to  follow.  Bring  along  your  memories  WR VKDUH DQG MRLQ XV IRU D IXQ ¿OOHG evening.

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A  YOUNG  RHUBARB  lover  hugs  a  fresh-­picked  bundle  of  the  spring  treat  at  a  past  Rhubarb  Festival.  The  Champlain  Valley  Unitarian  Universalist  Society  will  hold  its  sixth  annual  festival  on  Saturday,  May  30,  from  10  a.m.-­2  p.m.

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MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  sixth  annual  Rhubarb  Festival  is  coming  to  the  Champlain  Valley  Unitarian  Universalist  Society  (CVUUS)  on  Duane  Court  in  Middlebury  on  Saturday,  May  30,  from  10  a.m  to  2  p.m.

Patrons  will  enjoy  a  savory  feast  of  Stonewood  turkey  cutlets  or  crispy  tofu  with  rhubarb  chutney,  rhubarb  salad  with  Blue  Ledge  Farm  goat  cheese,  and  rhubarb-­ maple  bread  pudding  topped  with  fresh  whipped  cream.  Diners  will  have  a  choice  of  four  seatings  in  the  church  sanctuary:  11:30  a.m.,  noon,  12:30  p.m.,  or  1  p.m.  Take-­ out  meals  are  also  available.  A  lunch  ticket  will  cost  $7  in  advance  or  $8  at  the  door  for  adults,  and  $4  for  children  younger  than  12.

There  will  be  an  abundance  of  rhubarb  pies  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  no  one  need  leave  without;Íž  also  sweets  and  savories  for  sale.  The  festival  also  features  gently  used  books,  bling  and  scarves;Íž  and  a  wide  variety  of  home-­grown  plants,  includ-­ ing  geranium,  tomato,  zinnia,  and  monarch  butterfly  milkweed  starter  plants  with  handmade  tote  bags  to  match.  Shoppers  can  leave  the  kids  in  the  Fenn  House  next  door  for  fun  games  and  face  painting.

A  beautiful  patchwork  quilt,  along  with  six  other  prizes  (yoga  classes,  greeting  cards,  ceramic  mug,  house  plant,  decorative  garden  critter)  will  be  raffled  off  at  the  end  of  the  day.  Call  989-­8850  for  raffle  tickets  or  buy  them  at  the  event:  $3  each  or  $5  for  two.  Live  music:  blues,  folk,  and  the  a  cappella  Rhubabes  will  delight  the  ear  throughout  the  day.

Parking  is  available  behind  the  church  for  the  needy  or  at  the  nearby  high  school.  Call  388-­8080  for  information,  or  visit  www. cvuus.net.

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The  town  will  host  an  informational  meeting  on  the  garage  proposal  on  Monday,  May  18,  at  7  p.m.  at  the  Starksboro  Public  Library.  Then  Starksboro  UHVLGHQWV ZLOO YRWH RQ D PLOOLRQ ERQG RQ 0D\ DW WKH WRZQ KDOO A  committee  formed  last  August  to  consider  what  to  do  about  the  dilapidated  old  town  garage  suggested  building  a  new  7,000-­square-­foot  garage  RQ WRZQ RZQHG ODQG QRUWK RI WKH WRZQ RIÂżFHV RQ 5RXWH QHDU WKH ÂżUH VWDWLRQ $OPRVW WZLFH DV large  as  the  current  facility,  it  could  house  all  the  road  crewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  equipment:  three  trucks,  a  tractor,  a  grader  and  other  smaller  pieces  of  equipment.

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She  listed  a  litany  of  problems  with  the  struc-­ ture.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  too  small  to  hold  all  the  equipment.  It  doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  have  proper  ventilation,  insulation  or  drainage.  Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  no  potable  water  on  site.  The  VWUXFWXUH VLWV DWRS D VWHHS KLOO WKDWÂśV GLIÂżFXOW IRU WKH trucks  to  traverse,  especially  during  snowstorms.

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ADDISON  COUNTY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  NeighborWorks  of  Western  Vermont  is  offering  its  Homebuyer  Education  classes  three  times  in  Addison  County  over  the  next  few  months.  These  classes  are  for  people  who  have  decided  they  are  ready  to  buy  a  house,  whether  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  first  time  or  not,  and  who  have  ques-­ tions  about  mortgages,  credit,  inspections,  neighborhoods  and  many  other  things.  The  Homebuyer  Education  class  gives  people  the  tools,  expertise  and  support  to  make  smart  home  buying  decisions  from  start  to  finish.  As  a  nonprofit,  NeighborWorksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  mission  is  to  give  people  the  confidence  that  comes  with  knowing  they  have  someone  in  their  corner  until  the  day  they  get  the  keys  to  their  own  home.  Homebuyer  Education  is  a  nationally  recognized  curriculum  taught  by  a Â

NeighborWorks  America  certified  instructor.  The  instructor  is  a  home-­buying  coach  every  step  of  the  way,  keeping  the  buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  best  inter-­ est  at  heart.

This  class  is  an  8-­hour  workshop,  split  into  two  4-­hour  evenings,  from  5-­9  p.m.  each  evening.  Three  classes  will  be  offered,  as  follows: Â&#x2021; 7XHVGD\ DQG :HGQHVGD\ -XQH DQG at  Ilsley  Public  Library  in  Middlebury.  Â&#x2021; 0RQGD\ $XJ DQG 7KXUVGD\ $XJ at  Bixby  Memorial  Library  in  Vergennes. Â&#x2021; 7XHVGD\V 2FW DQG DW ,OVOH\ 3XEOLF Library  in  Middlebury.

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Learn  about  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Inventive  Vermontersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  BRIDPORT  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Bridport  Historical  Society  invites  you  to  join  them  in  discovering  and  sharing  the  history  of  the  town  of  Bridport.  They  next  meeting  will  be  held  on  Sunday,  May  24,  at  2  p.m.  starting  with  a  business  meeting  followed  by  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Inventive  Vermonters,â&#x20AC;?  presented  by  Paul  Wood.  The  Bridport  Historical  Society  building  is  at  3177  Crown  Point  Road.

On  May  1,  students  and  staff  at  Bridport  Central  School  celebrated  Green  Up  Day  and  Arbor  Day.  Through  the  Vermont  Department  of  Forest,  Parks,  and  Recreationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Greening Â

Schools  on  Arbor  Day  program,  the  school  received  a  beautiful  sugar  maple  tree  donated  by  Horsfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Nursery  in  Charlotte.  Thank  \RX WR %ULDQ 3HOOHULQ -XGG 0DUNRZVNL DQG Paul  Choiniere  for  their  help  to  get  it  here  and  planted.

We  celebrated  with  poems  and  presentations  IURP HDFK FODVV IROORZHG E\ LQVWDOOLQJ EXWWHUĂ&#x20AC;\ ER[HV SODQWLQJ Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV ZRUNLQJ LQ RXU VFKRRO garden,  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;greening  upâ&#x20AC;?  around  the  school  grounds.  Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  so  appreciative  to  all  who  are  committed  to  the  betterment  of  our  school.

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Celebration MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE STUDENTS gathered Saturday on Battell Beach, the large open quad behind Forest Hall, to celebrate Holi, the Hindu Festival of colors. The event, sponsored by the college’s Hindu Student Association, is a traditional celebration of spring. Celebrants tossed colored powders in the air and on each other until everyone became a walking painting. Music and squirt guns added to the fun.

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Local  students  named  to  deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  list  at  Champlain  College BURLINGTON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  follow-­ ing  students,  with  their  majors,  have  been  named  to  the  Champlain  Col-­ lege  deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  list  for  the  spring  2015  semester: Justin  Covey  of  Middlebury,  psy-­ chology;Íž  Christina  Delphia  of  New  Haven,  marketing;Íž  Kelsey  Keown  of  Rochester,  business  administration;Íž Â

Kayla  Sawyer  of  Vergennes;͞  game  design;͞  Amanda  Vincent  of  New  Ha-­ ven,  computer  information  technol-­ ogy;͞  Chelsea  Rublee  of  Starksboro,  communication;͞  and  Niles  Fromm  of  Starksboro,  graphic  design  and  digi-­ tal  media.

Also,  Zachary  Denis  of  Leicester,  graphic  design  and  digital  media;Íž Â

St.  Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  College  names  grads COLCHESTER  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  A  number  of  area  residents  received  undergrad-­ uate  degrees  from  St.  Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  College  in  Colchester  on  May  10.  Receiving  bachelor  of  arts  de-­ grees  were  Laura  Wilma  Dam  of  Vergennes,  Mark  Jonathan  Flowers Â

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of  Bristol  and  Emily  Nichole  Sund-­ strom  of  New  Haven.

Receiving  bachelor  of  science  degrees  were  Amber  Emmell  of  Bristol  and  Philip  Mark  McCor-­ mick  of  Starksboro.

Rhianna  Graham-­Frock  of  Roches-­ ter,  communication;͞  Morgan  Salter  of  Lincoln,  graphic  design  and  digi-­ tal  media;͞  Ashley  Leblanc  of  Corn-­ wall,  business  management;͞  Melin-­ da  Lathrop  of  Bristol,  broadcast  and  streaming  media;͞  and  James  Darragh  of  Vergennes,  integrated  studies.

Jenifer  Leary  of  Brandon,  a  his-­ tory  student  at  Castleton  State  Col-­ lege,  joined  history  students  from  around  the  Northeast  as  they  recently  presented  at  the  Phi  Alpha  Theta  Na-­ tional  History  Society  Upper  New  York  Regional  Conference  at  Marist  College  in  New  York.

Perfect for the first time triathlete

Vermont  Sun  Triathlon

June  20,  July  12  and  August  9,  2015

600  yard  Swim   |   14  mile  Bike   |   3.1  mile  Run

Lake  Dunmore  Triathlon  June  20  and  August  9,  2015

.9  mile  Swim   |   28  mile  Bike   |   6.2  mile  Run

Vermont  Sun  Half  Marathon September  27,  2015

5K,  10K  &  Half  Marathon

VICTORY  BAPTIST  CHURCH  volunteers  pose  at  the  edge  of  a  river  where  Paraguay,  Brazil  and  Argentina  meet  during  a  recent  mission  trip  to  Paraguay.

Church mission group aids Paraguay VERGENNES  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Team  Paraguay  painted  after  the  damage  a  long  rainy  2K15,  a  22-­person  team  from  Victory  season  produced  on  the  leased  build-­ Baptist  Church  on  the  edge  of  Ver-­ ing  made  of  steel  and  concrete.  On  the  gennes,  recently  went  to  other  side  of  town,  part  Paraguay  to  work  with  When not of  the  group  worked  on  missionary  Clint  Ver-­ working on the  land  that  a  local  Para-­ noy  and  to  get  a  feel  for  projects, Team guayan  donated  to  the  life  in  South  America.  for  a  new  wor-­ Paraguay 2K15 church  While  Paraguay  is  a  ship  center.  A  new  steel  third-­world  country,  it  sang praise gate  needed  to  be  fabri-­ is  on  the  rise.  This  could  songs in Spanish cated,  brush  needed  to  be  seen  throughout  the  at the worship be  cleared,  a  banana  tree  region,  both  in  the  cit-­ services and did needed  to  be  removed  ies  and  in  the  country-­ some sightseeing and  two  huge  stumps  side.  The  people  were  needed  to  be  dug  out  be-­ extremely  friendly,  yet  as well. fore  they  destroyed  the  at  the  same  time,  the  po-­ perimeter  wall. lice  continued  to  mention  to  the  group  When  not  working  on  projects,  to  be  very  cautious.  It  was  surprising  Team  Paraguay  2K15  sang  praise  that  at  one  point  they  assigned  a  cou-­ songs  in  Spanish  at  the  worship  ser-­ SOH RI RIÂżFHUV WR WKH DUHD ZKHUH WKH vices  and  did  some  sightseeing  as  group  was,  just  for  extra  protection. well.  They  were  able  to  tour  Itaipu,  The  group  had  the  privilege  of  one  of  the  largest  hydroelectric  dams  working  on  the  current  church  facility  in  the  world.  The  historical  ruins  of  in  Ciudad  del  Este.  They  scraped  and  Jesuit  Guarani  Mission  helped  the Â

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team  to  understand  the  unique  history  in  Paraguay.  The  beautiful  waterfalls  and  ropes  course  at  Municipalidad  de  Presidente  Franco  were  a  lot  of  fun.  Standing  on  the  riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  edge  where  Paraguay,  Brazil,  and  Argentina  meet  in  the  middle  of  a  river  intersection  was  inspirational.  The  last  night,  as  the  group  ate  at  a  roadside  eatery,  they  enjoyed  ham-­ burgers  with  the  works  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Paraguayan  styleâ&#x20AC;?  including  eggs,  lettuce,  corn,  potato  sticks,  peas  and  tomatoes.  Also  they  could  choose  a  shawarma,  an  Arabic  sandwich  that  has  taken  hold  in  Brazil  and  Paraguay.  Top  that  off  with  fries  and  Coke  and  you  have  a  true  international  â&#x20AC;&#x153;going  awayâ&#x20AC;?  din-­ ner.

The  locals  loved  watching  the  team,  and  team  loved  watching  the  locals.  The  trip  was  a  great  experi-­ ence  for  all.

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  note:  This  article  was  sub-­ mitted  by  Pastor  Tim  Taylor.

School News Briefs

Monica  Birchmore  of  Vergennes  was  named  to  the  Champlain  College  trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  list  for  the  spring  2015  se-­ mester,  for  achieving  a  4.0  grade  point  average  for  two  or  more  consecutive  semesters.Birchmore  is  majoring  in  accounting.

Cassandra  Papandrea  of  Or-­ well  and  Anthony  Sawyer  of  New  Haven  were  recently  named  as  members  of  the  Castleton  College  orientation  staff  for  the  2015-­2016  academic  year.

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staff  (SOS)  member  is  to  serve  as  a  role  model,  peer  counselor,  peer  academic  adviser,  and  group  facili-­ tator  for  new  students  during  the  summer  registration  sessions,  ori-­ HQWDWLRQ DQG ¿UVW \HDU VHPLQDU

CACKLINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  HENS  CLASSES Need  a  summer  activity?  Gather  up  your  kids  and  their  friends  and  schedule  a  time  at  Cacklinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Hens:  A  Vermont  Yarn,  Beads  &  Gift  Emporium  at  383  Exchange  Street  in  Middlebury.  Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  teach  the  activity  be  it  a  wrap  bracelet,  a  memory  wire  bracelet,  knitting  or  another  project!  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  like  school  in  the  summer  but  more  fun.  0RUH DQG PRUH KHDOWK RIÂżFLDOV and  teachers  are  supporting  the  learning  of  crafts  to  keep  the  brain  active.  Working  with  your  hands  and  reading  instruction  at  the  same  time  works  both  sides  of  the  brain,  not  to  mention  the  sense  of  accomplishment  one  feels  when  the  project  is  completed.  Check  out  their  newest  beading  design  that  can  be  adapted  for  bracelets,  necklaces,  children  or  adults!  For  more  information  call  802-­388-­2221  or  visit  www.cacklinhens.com.

13-­16  will  build  their  own  17â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  sea  kayaks  and  then  embark  on  a  10-­day  voyage  of  a  lifetime.  Participants  in  the  Lake  Champlain  Maritime  Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Champlain  Discovery  program  will  paddle  from  Whitehall,  New  York  transiting  Lock  #12  on  the  Champlain  Canal  and  paddle  to  Burlington,  Vermont.  They  will  experience  sites  of  cultural  and  QDWXUDO KLVWRULFDO VLJQLÂżFDQFH DV they  challenge  themselves  in  new Â

and  positive  ways.  The  program  culminates  when  they  land  in  Burlington  on  the  morning  of  July  25th  and  are  welcomed  back  to  their  worlds  by  family  and  friends.  The  Maritime  Museum  is  accepting  applications  for  the  Champlain  Discovery  program.  Call  802-­475-­ 2022,  or  email  nickp@lcmm.org  for  information  and  an  application  or  check  out  the  web-­site  www.lcmm. org.

LAKE  CHAMPLAIN  MARITIME  MUSEUM Starting  on  June  22nd  ten  students  from  the  Champlain  Valley  ages Â

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Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  May  14,  2015  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  PAGE  17A

VUHS  (Continued  from  Page  1A) $1Z68 RI¿FLDOV KDG HVWLPDWHG WKDW LI WKH PLOOLRQ ¿JXUH ZHUH approved  without  a  higher  second  article  that  was  also  on  the  ballot,  district  homeowners  could  have  ex-­ pected  school  tax  increases  of  5  cents  in  Waltham,  7  cents  in  Addison  and  Ferrisburgh,  and  8.5  cents  in  Panton  and  Vergennes.

Those  estimates  account  for  all  VFKRRO VSHQGLQJ LQ WKH ÂżYH $1Z68 WRZQV RIÂżFLDOV VDLG QRW MXVW WKH VUHS  budget.  But  ANwSU  business  manager  Tonia  Mears  said  on  Tuesday  morn-­ ing  it  could  not  be  assumed  that  the  earlier  estimates  could  simply  be  lowered  by  5  cents,  although  reduced  estimates  could  be  expected. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  done  the  breakdown  for  each  town,â&#x20AC;?  Mears  said.

LOOKING  AHEAD  The  school  board  and  ANwSU  administrators  know  they  cannot  predict  which  way  lawmakers  will  move,  even  if  the  governor  has  also  now  come  out  in  favor  of  the  98-­cent  rate.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Legislature  has  not  made  a  decision  as  to  what  the  tax  rate  will  be,â&#x20AC;?  Mears  said.

That  great  unknown  led  the  board  to  wait  until  May  28  to  adopt  a  bud-­ get  and  to  request  three  levels  of  potential  cuts  from  VUHS  Princi-­ pal  Stephanie  Taylor  and  ANwSU  Superintendent  JoAn  Canning:  $27,000,  $55,000  and  $110,000.

Board  member  Jeffry  Glassberg  suggested  the  later  meeting,  noting  by  then  the  board  could  look  at  bud-­ JHW FXWV DQG ORQJHU GHÂżFLW UHGXFWLRQ terms  as  well  as  know  the  status  of  the  statewide  rate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  would  have  three  menu  items  to  work  with,â&#x20AC;?  Glassberg  said.  Canning  urged  them  not  to  slash  more  deeply  than  $55,000. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  are  prepared  to  go  to  a  maxi-­ mum  of  a  $55,000  cut,â&#x20AC;?  Canning  said.  ³ ZDV GLIÂżFXOW WR FRPH WR ´ Taylor  said  teachers  have  already  signed  contracts,  and  thus  more  teacher  cuts  are  not  legally  possible.  Nor  are  they  desirable,  she  said,  af-­ ter  the  equivalent  of  seven  teaching  jobs  have  been  reduced  between  pro-­ posed  and  current  budgets;Íž  counting  aides,  a  total  of  11  staff  cuts  have  been  made.

Cuts  past  $55,000  would  mean  the  loss  of  some  extra-­curricular  activi-­ ties,  Taylor  said,  including  teams.  Hawley  pointed  to  the  vote  total:  On  May  5  the  $10.31  million  spend-­ ing  proposal  that  cut  $156,000  from  the  budget  defeated  on  Town  Meet-­ ing  Day  lost,  722-­676,  or  by  46  votes.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  important  you  not  overreact  to  that  46  votes,â&#x20AC;?  Hawley  said.

LESSONS  LEARNED? Board  members  and  those  who  spoke  among  the  15  residents  who  attended  Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  meeting  also  blamed,  at  least  in  part,  the  May  5  defeat  on  the  second  article  on  the  ballot.  It  would  have  added  $156,000  to  the  $10.31  million  to  equal  the  $10.47  million  budget  defeated  on  Town  Meeting  Day.    That  article,  one  that  could  have  RQO\ WDNHQ HIIHFW LI WKH ÂżUVW DUWLFOH had  passed,  failed  by  843-­556,  or  60-­ 40  percent.

Board  member  Neil  Kamman  was  one  of  several  who  said  the  article  confused  some  voters,  while  other  residents  who  opposed  higher  spend-­ LQJ YRWHG DJDLQVW WKH ÂżUVW DUWLFOH WR ensure  the  failure  of  the  second  ar-­ ticle.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  pretty  sure  the  split  vote  was  a  mistake,â&#x20AC;?  Kamman  said.

That  May  5  revote  was  made  necessary  when  on  March  3  AN-­ Z68 YRWHUV UHMHFWHG WKH ERDUGœV ¿UVW $10.47  million  spending  plan,  831-­ 718.

Even  the  $10.31  million  plan  would  increase  VUHS  spending  by  %XW VFKRRO RI¿FLDOV VD\ their  hands  are  tied,  at  least  in  part,  due  to  inadequate  budgeting  practic-­ es  by  previous  administrations.  For  example,  increases  include  about  $256,000  toward  retiring  the  GH¿FLW SOXV DERXW in  higher  anticipated  spending  on  VSHFLDO HGXFDWLRQ RI¿FLDOV VDLG WKDW ¿JXUH UHSUHVHQWV D PRUH UHDOLVWLF HV-­ timate  of  those  costs.

On  Monday,  all  also  agreed  that  this  time  a  better  get-­out-­the-­vote  ef-­ fort  would  be  necessary,  especially  given  that  the  May  28  meeting  will  not  allow  time  for  a  mailer  before  the  vote.  Several  present  suggested  involving  elementary  school  parent  organizations  and  social  media  to  a  greater  extent,  and  one  suggested  shoe  leather.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  would  go  out  door-­to-­door,â&#x20AC;?  said  Vergennes  resident  Barbara  Fitzpatrick.

Other  ideas  were  even  simpler.  Pantonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Kathy  Kennett  responded  to  a  suggestion  that  the  budget  not  be  reduced.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  would  hope  the  board  would  lis-­ ten  to  the  voters,â&#x20AC;?  said  Kennett,  who  recommended  cuts.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  you  put  it  out  there,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  going  to  make  them  mad.  Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  got  to  show  you  heard  the  message.â&#x20AC;?

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

By  the  way  (Continued  from  Page  1A) Trail  Around  Middlebury  that  this  Saturday,  May  16,  is  a  TAM  Trail  Work  Day.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  a  huge  time  com-­ mitment  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  just  9-­11  a.m.  Come  out  DQG KHOS Âż[ XS WKH 7$0 LQ SDUW RI Otter  Creek  Gorge.  To  join  the  fun  (well,  hard  work,  actually,  but  there  likely  will  be  some  fun,  too)  meet  at  the  Morgan  Horse  Farm  Road  park-­ ing  lot,  which  is  2.1  miles  north  of  the  Pulp  Mill  Bridge.  Tools  and  treats  will  be  provided.

American  Flatbread  in  Middle-­ EXU\ LV KRVWLQJ LWV DQQXDO %HQHÂżW Bake  for  WomenSafe  on  Wednes-­ day,  May  20,  from  5-­9  p.m.  A  gen-­ erous  portion  of  every  pizza  sold  that  evening  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  whether  eaten  at  the  restaurant  or  ordered  for  takeout  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  goes  to  WomenSafe,  a  0LGGOHEXU\ EDVHG QRQSURÂżW WKDW works  toward  the  elimination  of  physical,  sexual  and  emotional  violence  against  women  and  their  children  through  direct  service,  education  and  social  change.  For  more  information  call  American  Flatbread  at  388-­3300  or  Women-­ Safe  at  388-­9180.  An  update  on  the  effort  to  get  Middlebury  to  Outside  Magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  2015  list  of  best  place  to  live:  This  past  weekend  readers  of  the  maga-­ zine  voted  in  a  preliminary  round  DQG QDUURZHG WKH ÂżHOG RI FRQWHQGHUV from  60  to  32,  and  Middlebury  made  WKH FXW 2YHU WKH QH[W ÂżYH ZHHNV readers  will  continue  to  vote  once  SHU URXQG IRU HDFK RI WKH ÂżYH UHPDLQ-­ ing  rounds  of  voting  on  Outside  on-­ line  with  each  round  of  voting  last-­ LQJ ÂżYH GD\V 7KH ZLQQHUV RI HDFK URXQG ZLOO DGYDQFH XQWLO WKH ÂżQDO WZR towns  face  off  in  a  showdown  to  de-­ termine  the  Best  Town  of  2015.  We  know  how  great  Middlebury  is,  letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  give  Addison  County  a  big  boost  in  the  eyes  of  the  rest  of  the  world  and  vote  often  at  www.outsideonline. com/1972941/best-­towns-­2015.

Fifty  years  already?  The  Middle-­ bury  Union  High  School  class  of  1965  will  hold  its  50th  reunion  on  July  18  at  the  VFW  in  Middlebury.  To  sign  up  for  the  event  (or  offer  a Â

helping  hand)  contact  Larry  Ques-­ nel  at  muhs1965@gmail.com  or  go  to  Facebook  and  search  for  MUHS  Reunion  1965.   Organizers  said  they  hope  to  see  everyone  from  â&#x20AC;&#x2122;65  there.

Bristol  resident  Iloene  Brennan  will  be  90  years  old  on  Monday,  May  18.  We  think  she  might  appreciate  a  few  extra  birthday  cards  to  mark  this  milestone  year.  If  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  like,  send  a  card  to  her  at  10  Lower  Meadow  Lane,  Bristol,  VT  05443.  Happy  birthday,  Iloene!

EFFORTS  TO  IDENTIFY  three  victims  in  an  unsolved  1935  triple  murder  case  in  Middlebury  took  a  step  forward  last  year  with  the  production  of  three-­dimensional  casts  of  the  faces  of  the  deceased.

Murder  mystery (Continued  from  Page  1A) a  boy,  suspected  to  be  between  9  and  mation  clearinghouse.

11  years  old.

News  of  the  triple  murder  rever-­ Bowdish  said  one  of  the  youths  berated  well  beyond  Addison  County  had  extensive  dental  work,  leading  ZKHQ WKH ERGLHV ZHUH ÂżUVW GLVFRYHUHG to  speculation  that  the  family  might  In  addition  to  the  Middlebury  Regis-­ KDYH EHHQ DIĂ&#x20AC;XHQW 7KDW GHQWDO ZRUN ter  (the  precursor  publication  to  the  would  become  one  of  the  most  solid  Addison  Independent),  statewide  and  clues  used  by  investigators  in  an  ef-­ regional  media  descended  fort  to  crack  the  case. upon  East  Middlebury  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good The  case  stirred  much  probe  the  murder  mystery. that they are intrigue,  according  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Skeletons  of  Three  in the ground reports  of  the  day.  The  Slain  People  Found  Not  murder  became  the  now. Today, triple  Far  From  Middlebury,â&#x20AC;?  talk  of  local  fairs  that  blares  one  newspaper  if something year.  Photos  of  the  crime  headline.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teeth  Most  like this scene  were  snapped  and  Important  Clue  in  Triple-­ happened, sold  by  opportunists.  Murder  Probe  At  Middle-­ (the victims) The  Independent  in  1985  bury,â&#x20AC;?  reads  another. interviewed  a  Conrad  wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  most  of  what  we  Lecompte  of  Brandon  spend 80 know  about  the  case: who  admitted  to  snagging  A  woman  named  Grace  years in the some  of  the  evidence  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  a  Dague  and  her  daughter,  RIĂ&#x20AC;FH Âľ swath  of  the  blanket  and  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dr. Steve piece  of  the  green  canvas  Inez  Perry  Masterson,  Shapiro in  which  the  bodies  had  ZHUH ORRNLQJ IRU Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV in  the  forest  when  they  been  wrapped. stumbled  upon  the  skeletal  remains  of  Rumors  about  the  victims  and  pos-­ the  three  murder  victims  on  May  15,  sible  suspects  abounded.

1935.  During  a  1985  interview  with  Some  reports  suggested  the  victims  the  Independent,  Masterson  recalled  might  have  been  staying  at  an  area  re-­ spotting  something  in  a  ditch  near  the  sort,  possibly  near  Lake  Dunmore. side  of  an  old  logging  road.

Another  report  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  through  the  As-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  looked  like  a  white  rock,â&#x20AC;?  she  sociated  Press  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  suggested  the  aw-­ reported.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;So  I  just  kicked  it  and  it  ning  used  to  wrap  the  victims  had  turned  out  to  be  a  skull  with  a  bullet  been  taken  from  a  Grand  Union  su-­ hole  right  between  the  eyes,â&#x20AC;? permarket  in  Burlington  in  1929.  The  The  mother  and  daughter  rushed  report  went  on  to  say  that  employees  KRPH WR FDOO WKH VKHULIIÂśV RIÂżFH (Vermont  State  Police  would  not  be  formed  until  1947).

Sheriff  Ralph  Sweet  and  other  au-­ thorities  found  three  skeletons,  each  with  a  .38-­caliber  Colt  automatic  bul-­ let  hole  in  the  skull.  The  bodies  had  been  wrapped  together  in  a  blanket  and  a  green  canvas  awning  with  pul-­ leys  still  attached,  according  to  fol-­ low-­up  reporting  in  the  Independent.

Investigators  believed  the  bodies  had  been  there  for  two  or  three  years.

VICTIMSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  IDENTITIES The  identity  of  the  victims  contin-­ XHV WR EDIĂ&#x20AC;H DXWKRULWLHV WR WKLV GD\ Inspection  of  the  bones  concluded  one  of  the  victims  to  be  a  woman,  aged  35  to  45,  who  stood  62  inches  tall.  The  second  victim  was  an  ado-­ lescent  boy,  estimated  to  be  13  to  15  years  old.  The  third  victim  was  also Â

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recalled  a  store  manager  who  sud-­ denly  left  in  1930  after  a  year  on  the  job.  That  manager,  according  to  the  report,  had  a  wife  and  two  sons.

But  the  years  passed  by  without  SURGXFLQJ DQ\ ¿UP VXVSHFWV 1R RQH stepped  forward  to  claim  the  three  victims  as  family  members.  Mean-­ while,  the  bones  were  stored  in  boxes  DW WKH VWDWH PHGLFDO H[DPLQHUœV RI¿FH in  hopes  that  DNA  evidence  and/or  an  eager  genealogist  might  lead  to  a  solving  of  the  mystery.

The  DNA  was  so  degraded  that  it  would  be  of  little  use,  so  the  cold  case  KDV UHPDLQHG IULJLG RIÂżFLDOV QRWHG Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  to  say  authorities  have  given  up.

Recently,  a  forensic  sculpture  class  at  the  New  York  Academy  of  Art  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  with  assistance  from  the  National  Center  for  Missing  and  Exploited  Children  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  completed  facial  recon-­ structions  of  the  victims,  using  the  UHPDLQV DV WKHLU JXLGH 2IÂżFLDOV KRSH that  the  new  modeling  might  spur  some  more  clues  from  people  trying  WR ÂżOO RXW WKHLU IDPLO\ WUHHV Vermont  Medical  Examiner  Dr.  Steve  Shapiro  is  very  pleased  that  faces  have  now  been  assigned  to  the  victims.  And  he  hopes  names  will  someday  follow.  In  the  meantime,  heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  glad  the  victims  have  been  given  D ÂżQDO UHVWLQJ SODFH â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  good  that  they  are  in  the  ground  now,â&#x20AC;?  Shapiro  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today, Â

if  something  like  this  happened,  (the  victims)  wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  spend  80  years  in  WKH RIÂżFH ´ It  was  Shapiro  who  called  Ducha-­ rme  last  year  to  explain  the  situation  and  ask  about  burial  options.  Ducha-­ rme  in  turn  contacted  Mike  Newton  of  the  Prospect  Cemetery  Asso-­ ciation.  Shapiro  provided  a  wooden  casket  into  which  the  remains  were  placed.  The  casket  was  interred  in  the  Prospect  Cemetery,  with  the  associa-­ WLRQ DQG IXQHUDO KRPH VKDULQJ WKH Âż-­ nancial  burden.

Anonymous  donors  will  be  under-­ writing  the  costs  of  a  gravestone  and  engraving,  according  to  Bowdish.

The  bittersweet  irony  of  such  a  do-­ nation,  of  course,  is  that  no  one  yet  knows  what  names  to  carve  onto  the  gravestone.

Det.  Bowdish  and  Addison  County  Victimsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Advocate  Deb  James  are  VODWHG WR SODQW VRPH Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV DW WKH victimsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  unmarked  grave  at  Prospect  Cemetery  this  Friday  afternoon,  May  15,  at  4:30  p.m.  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  the  exact  date  and  time  the  bodies  were  found  80  years  DJR 7KH Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV DUH EHLQJ GRQDWHG by  Aubuchon  Hardware.  Community  members  are  invited  to  attend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  sad,â&#x20AC;?  James  said  of  the  violent  death  and  anonymity  of  the  three  vic-­ tims.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  hoping  (some  new  infor-­ mation)  comes  in.â&#x20AC;?

Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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MUHS honor roll

Full voice

MORE THAN 240 Vermont high school singers gathered in Middlebury’s Memorial Sports Center Saturday after-­ noon to perform as part of the 88th All State Music Festival.

They were led by conductor Amanda Quist. Band and or-­ chestra students also performed during the festival-­ending concert.

Independent photos/Trent Campbell

Rachel Orr of Orwell recently re-­ ceived the Dean’s Scholar Award at Castleton College. The Dean’s Schol-­ ar Award is a newly created award developed to honor students with the strongest presentation at the annual Castleton Scholars Celebration.

The Castleton Scholars Celebra-­ tion is a showcase of original student work. This year’s event marks the third annual celebration and features work from 54 students, representing 15 different programs.

MIDDLEBURY — The following Middlebury Union High School stu-­ dents were recognized for academic achievement during the third quarter of the 2014-­2015 academic year.

GRADE 9 High Honors: Benjamin Balparda, Janet Barkdoll, Sierra Barnicle, Ella Beattie, Andrea Boe, Tre Bonavita, Jacob Brookman, Anna Browdy, Anna Buteau, Arden Carling, Jack Deppman, Keagan Dunbar, Fyn Fernandez, Ella Fitzcharles, Tyler Giorgio, Krystian Gombosi, Lucy Groves, Margreta Hardy-­Mittell, Polly Heminway, Tulley Hescock, Anna Hodson, Jane Holmes, Justin Holmes, Jake Ingenthron, Alexan-­ dria Johnson, Brynn Kent, Brian Kiernan, Katherine Koehler, Sophie Lefkoe and Cassidy Lucia.

Also, Ezra Marks, Sophia Marks, Jacob Martin, Satchel McLaughlin, Archie Milligan, Bethany Palmer, Nicole Palmer, Addy Parsons, Raven Payne, Jaro Perera, Bastiaan Phair, Isabel Rosenberg, Meilena Sanchez, Jared Schauer, Julian Schmitt, Gaia Sheridan, Spencer Smith, Michael Stone, Katalin Tolgyesi, Garrett Troumbley, Lucy Ursitti, Rosie Va-­ nacore, Oziah Wales, Jack Water-­ man, Laura Whitley and Alexander Yurista.

Honors: Josephine Abbott, Lydia Alberts, Helen Anderson, Bridget Audet, Julia Baslow, Olivia Beau-­ champ, Brennan Bordonaro, Sarah Broughton, Cooper Bullock, Rebekah Chamberlain, Dezera Chambers-­Laf-­ leur, Alyson Chione, Brianna Cotro-­ neo, Hunter Cummings-­Washburn, Skyeler Devlin, Jackson Donahue, Ciara Eagan, Santiago Fernandez, Brian Foote, Ashlynn Foster, Wy-­ att Galipeau, Abigail Gleason, John David Goettelmann, Lauren Greig, Colin Grier, Samuel Hodges, Tyler Hotte, Jesslyn Hounchell, William Huntington and Emma Jones. Also, Chloe Kane, Nikolaus Kaufmann, Brynna Kearns, R. Willem Landis, Brooks Maerder, Elizabeth Marini, Ella Nagy-­Benson, Matthew Ouel-­ lette, Robert Pike, Victor Pomain-­ ville, Damon Proulx, Pine Ross, Cassidy Sorrell-­Cushman, William Stanley, Blair Stone, Shannon Sun-­ derland, Matthew Townsend, Megan Townsend, Andre Trudeau, Brendan Wagner, Daniel Wisell and Samuel Young.

Honorable Mention: Duncan Cro-­ gan, Dustin Davio, Gabe Lamphere, Carter Leggett, Samuel Leno, Mary Lynch, Joseph Miller, Georgina Mraz, Anthony Shores and Caileb Vaudrien.

GRADE 10 High Honors: Owain Alexander, Brittany Baker, Abigail Benz, Leigh Boglioli, Tobias Broucke, Patricia Burkins, Payton Buxton, Spencer Carpenter, Allison Cherrier, Meigan Clark, Tamika Davis, Kyra Diehl, Dace Eaton, Hadley Evans Nash, Riley Fenster, Anne Garner, Joshua Girard, Briana Hanley, Amalia Her-­ ren-­Lage, Tasha Hescock, Ronan Howlett, Monika Jaszczak, Charlotte Keathley, Bryce Kowalczyk, Jakub Kraus, Ally Larocque, Hattie Lindert, Zara London-­Southern, Duncan Mc-­ Cabe, George McKeever-­Parkes, Eli Miller, Shelby Monica, Katherine Moulton, Lucas Pyle, Micah Rubin, Brooke Rubright, Douglas Sandler, Lilia Smith, Darcy Staats, Lau-­

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ren Turner, Nathan Warren, Indigo Woods and Claire Wulfman.

Honors: Asaiah Anderson, Charles Barber, Joanna Barrett, Nicholas Beattie, Pierson Beatty, Raymond Bushey, Monroe Cromis, Ross Crowne, Ida Mae Danforth, Doug-­ las DeLorenzo, Henry Ganey, Erin Gebo, Tiffany Gile, Andrew Glea-­ son, Owen Hammel, Rowan Hendy, Amelia Ingersoll, Karl Kaufmann, Trey Kaufmann, Jacob King, Nico-­ las Koontz, Josef Langevin, Katelyn Larocque and Sylvia Lash. Also, Al-­ exander Marohnic, Lauren Martin, Hunter McCray, Niquita McNeal, Patrick Messenger, Bethany Orvis, Katherine Oster, McKenna Poppen-­ ga, Harlow Punderson, Garrett Py-­ from, Leah Raymond, Jessica Rich, Mikayla Robinson, Hannah Roque, Erin Stocker, Sullivan Swearingen, Molly Taylor, Wade Terrier, Mal-­ colm Thompson, Andrew Trombley, Brett Viens, Molly Wetmore, Maria Wiles, Nicholas Wilkerson and Tay-­ lor Wisnowski.

Honorable Mention: Samuel Chamberlain, Ryan Cook, MaKaila Cota, Channler Gendreau, Damien Morris, Maverick Payne, Sierra Phil-­ lips, Michaela Quesnel, Zoey The-­ bodo and Elijah Tucker.

GRADE 11 High Honors: Claire Armstrong, Carolyn Balparda, Nicholas Beau-­ champ, Emma Best, Courtney Bronson, Hannah Buttolph, Alyssa Crogan, Emma Donahue, Mikayla Farnsworth, Cole Gregory, Christo-­ pher Grier, Parker Gross, Gretchen Groves, Annina Hare, Faith Isham, Nora Keathley, Cassondra Laroche, Harriet Milligan, Kyle Pecsok, Burke Weekes, James Whitley and Bruce Wright.

Honors: Sophie Andrews, Drew Barnicle, Lauren Bartlett, Felicia Baslow, Ember Benatti, Katina Boi-­ se, Jonathan Bolduc, Molly Camp-­ bell, Kyle Desabrais, Crystal Doran, Mara Dowd, David Dregallo, Ch-­ antele Duval, Matthew Ferguson, Timothy Ferguson, Emily Fleming, MaKayla Foster, Madelyn Gardner, Christopher Garner, Adrianna Guy-­ ette, Nicholas Holmes, Joshua Hotte, Mikayla Humiston, Massimiliano Hurley, Cassie Kehoe, Jacob Klem-­ mer, Brady Larocque, Breanna Lepri and Brittani Lepri.

Also Signi Livingstone-­Peters, Maxim Mayone, Ian McKay, Dani-­ elle Morris, Dylan Moulton, Wyatt Norris, River Payne, Wilder Per-­ era, Sawyer Ryan, Sophie Saunders, Justin Seguin, Alexander Sheldrick, Lewis Short, Benjamin Silver, Kelsey Smith, Meaghan Stanley, Jennie Staret, Grey Sutor, Haven Tate, Jesse Trudeau, Joseph Vana-­ core, Scott Vincent, Jordyn Walker, Dylan Warner, Destinnie Wilke, Ty-­ ler Woods, Isis Wyatt and Elias Wyn-­ coop.

Honorable Mention: Patrick Cov-­ ell, Alexandra Forbes, Harlee Gero, Alexa Herrera, Jackson Hounchell, Morgan Huestis, Wyatt Laberge, Tajah Marsden, Chase Messner, Ryan Miller, Amanda Moricette, Udai Sharma, Julia Vorsteveld, Kay-­ la Welch and Alexandra Whipple.

GRADE 12 High Honors: Jacob Codding, Robert Avery, Matthew Becker, Luke Benz, Ryan Biette, Calder Birdsey, Simon-­Jimmy Broucke, Eliza Broughton, Jazmin Burlett, Bryce Burrell, Sara Byers, Nathan Cobb, Calvin Desforges, Kaitlyn Gaboriault, Ian Gill, Katherine Holmes, Joseph Hounchell, Adam Joselson, Nathan Lalonde, Autumn LaPlant, Jacob Lawson, Anne Lind-­ holm, Janelle Mandigo, Jacquelyn Oster, Michelle Peterson, Krisandra Provencher, Deanetta Putnam, Con-­ nor Quinn, Keri Richmond, Rob-­ ert Ritter, Baily Ryan, Evan Ryan, Emma Snyder-­White, Jerald Staret, Hannah Stoll, Justin Stone, Kather-­ ine Townsend, Bo Linh Tran, Tom Weaver, Maranda Weekes, Samantha Wells and Jesse Wulfman.

Honors: Marvella Avery, Ashton Bates, Zachary Bechhoefer, Riker Billings, Paul Bougor, Caileigh Bushey, Douglas Campbell, Oliver Clark, Jessica Cyr, Alexander Dal-­ ton, Todd Dorr, Samantha Duncan-­ son, John Eastman, Burke Farrell, Samantha Foote, Brooke Gaboriault, Hunter Gallipo, Madeline Ganey, Patrick Hanley, Cullen Hathaway, CareyAnne Howlett, Kaitlin Huber, Emily Kiernan, Aidan Kirby, Hai-­ ley LaBounty, Abigail Lane, Benn Lussier, Lejla Mahmuljin, Carly McGrath-­Turnbull, Maegan Mitch-­ ell, Nathaniel Orvis, Alexis Ouel-­ lette, Eric Podraza, Victoria Provost, Austin Robinson, Julia Rosenberg, Harper Smith, Paige Stocker, Isiah Treadway, Jack Weaver and Allison White.

Honorable Mention: Haley Da-­ vis, Wyatt Forbes, Aaron Gerow, Christopher Gobbi, Andie Guran, Kristina Howlett, Kelsie Kimball, Ahleiyah Mason-­Rivera, Emile Mathez, Mary Shackett-­Brouillard and Isabel Velez.

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Quest  for  better  bike  roads  leads  to  Quebec

CAROLYN  SCHMIDT  OF  Whiting,  above,  takes  a  break  on  one  of  the  more  rural  parts  of  the  Route  Verte  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  a  network  of  more  than  3,000  miles  of  bike  routes  in  Quebec  that  some  say  could  be  a  model  for  safer  bike-­ ways  in  Vermont.  At  right,  the  Route  Verde  in  Montreal  separates  bike  lanes  from  city  WUDIÂż F E\ UDLVHG FXUEV RU S\ORQV  Photos  courtesy  of  Randy  Kritkausky

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  note:  The  Vermont  Agency  of  Transportation  is  engaging  in  a  study  of  how  to  make  Vermont  roads  and  other  routes  safer  for  biking  and  thus  more  appealing  to  local  bicy-­ clists  and  tourists.  Randy  Kritkausky,  a  Whiting  resident  and  co-­founder  of  the  international  organization  Ecologia,  offers  a  look  at  how  a  northern  neighbor  has  tackled  a  similar  issue.

By  RANDY  KRITKAUSKY As  bicycling  season  begins  and  as  we  attempt  to  process  two  recent  biking  fatalities,  the  question  of  how  to  make  Vermont  a  safer  and  more  enjoyable  place  to  bike  looms  large.  Education  efforts  aimed  at  bikers  and  drivers,  enhanced  road  mark-­ ings  such  as  sharrows  (like  those  on  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Main  Street),  and  the  emergence  of  more  local  bike  paths  are  among  the  answers  being  offered.  The  Vermont  Agency  of  Transportation  is  engaged  in  an  effort  to  understand  how  state  highways  might  be  made  more  inviting  to  bikers.

A  more  systematic  and  ambitious  solution  may  be  found  across  the  Canadian  border  in  Quebec  where  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Route  Verteâ&#x20AC;?  (which  trans-­ lates  as  Green  Route  or  Greenway)  offers  over  3,000  miles  of  bike  routes  connecting  320  municipalities  including  Montreal  and  Quebec  City.  Route  Verte  was  designated  the  best  bicycle  network  in  the  world  by  the  National  Geographic  Society  in  2008.  The  network  offers  urban  biking  lanes,  suburban  transport  networks,  and  rural  paths,  much  of  it  through  forests  and  parks.  Sixty-­one  percent  of  the  network  is  â&#x20AC;&#x153;on-­roadâ&#x20AC;?  and  39  percent  is  on  gas  line  or  elec-­ trical  line  right-­of-­ways,  or  aban-­ doned  railroad  beds.

Regardless  of  where  the  bike  paths  lead,  strict  safety  and  quality  stan-­ dards  apply.  Urban  bike  routes  often  DUH VHSDUDWHG IURP WUDIÂż F E\ S\ORQV or  curbs,  or  exist  inside  of  curb-­side  parking.  Standardized  signs  and  stop-­ OLJKWV DOORZ ELF\FOLVWV DQG WUDIÂż F WR Ă&#x20AC; RZ DW GLIIHUHQW WLPHV VR WKDW WKH\ DUH not  struggling  for  the  right  of  way.  Pedestrians  and  bicyclists  are  given  the  right  of  way,  by  a  well-­ publicized  law,  at  marked  crossing  zones  in  towns  and  cities.  A  $100  ¿ QH DSSOLHV WR PRWRULVWV YLRODWLQJ this  rule.  As  a  result  bikers  do  not  have  to  compete  for  roadway  space  or  to  struggle  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;take  backâ&#x20AC;?  the  road.  Automobile  drivers  do  not  need  to  fear  sudden  and  unexpected  move-­ ments  by  bikers.  Generally,  courtesy  prevails.

The  hallmark  of  the  Route  Verte  network  is  that  it  rarely  presents  the  rider  with  gaps  or  â&#x20AC;&#x153;pinchesâ&#x20AC;?  such  as  a  wide  bike  lane  that  suddenly  disappears  at  a  bridge  or  municipal  boundary.  And  the  many  separate  routes  interconnect  seamlessly.  Getting  from  downtown  Montreal  to  the  Yamaska  Park  near  Granby  may  require  navigating  several  different  routes.  But  the  transitions  are  typi-­ cally  well  marked  with  signs  simi-­ lar  to  our  U.S.  Interstate  highway  system.  And  riders  will  encounter  frequent  rest  stops  with  clean  rest  rooms,  fresh  water,  and  very  often  with  information  centers  whose  staff  FDQ DVVLVW LQ Âż QGLQJ QHDUE\ ORGJLQJ a  restaurant  or  cafĂŠ,  micro-­brewery,  local  bike  repair  shop,  or  historic  site,  all  of  which  will  have  bike  racks.

Much  of  the  Route  Verte  is  well-­ maintained  asphalt,  some  well-­lit  for  night  travel.  Rural  and  suburban  SDWKV DUH ZHOO PDLQWDLQHG Âż QH JUDYHO And  for  the  more  adventurous  moun-­ tain  bikers,  there  are  also  some  routes  that  are  steep  and  challenging.  All  of  these  are  clearly  designated  on  Route Â

Verte  maps  available  at  no  charge  in  every  information  center  or  online.

Safety  is  clearly  a  priority.  On  a  recent  weekend  my  wife,  Carolyn  Schmidt,  and  I  rode  the  largely  off-­ road  network  near  Granby.  We  asked  at  the  bike  shop  if  they  had  any  knowledge  of  fatalities  on  the  local  routes.  After  a  discussion  among  the  staff  they  reported  that  none  of  them Â

had  any  knowledge  of  such  events  IRU Âż YH \HDUV RU PRUH , ZDV XQDEOH WR obtain  precise  numbers  on  total  rider-­ ship  on  the  path  but  it  is  not  uncom-­ mon  to  have  thousands  on  one  path  on  one  weekend  day.  Route  Verte  emerged  out  of  an  initiative  begun  by  a  biking  club,  Velo  Quebec,  in  the  1980s.  By  1995  they  convinced  the  government  of Â

Quebec  to  commit  $85  million  to  a  decade-­long  infrastructure  project.  In  2003  alone  Route  Verte  gener-­ ated  $95  million  in  revenue,  much  of  it  from  tourism,  and  $15  million  in  taxes.  It  is  tempting  to  elaborate  on  the  joys  of  biking  while  enjoying  Quebec  cuisine,  local  microbrews  or  wines,  and  a  slower  lifestyle  as  part  of  the Â

Route  Verte  experience.  However,  for  Vermonters  the  more  timely,  deeper  and  lasting  take-­away  from  travers-­ ing  any  section  of  Route  Verte  is  the  commitment  it  represents  to  safety,  affordable  transport,  recreation,  the  environment,  and  access  to  well-­kept  public  spaces  for  a  wide  range  of  age  groups  and  socio-­economic  strata.

Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  numerous  short  bike Â

routes  are  like  pearls  waiting  to  be  connected  and  turned  into  a  necklace.  What  that  end  product  might  look  like  and  answers  about  how  we  might  get  there  lie  just  across  our  northern  ERUGHU <RX ZLOO Âż QG IHOORZ ELNHUV and  those  in  Quebecâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  hospitality  industry  quite  friendly,  even  if  you  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  speak  French.  For  more  infor-­ mation  see  www.routeverte.com/e/. Â

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Police  policy  (Continued  from  Page  1A) Audio/Still  Recording  Equipment  a  contract  with  Evidence.com,  and  3ROLF\ material  collected  by  the  cameras  is  â&#x20AC;&#x153;There  were  some  small  language  uploaded  to  that  companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  servers.  changes  just  in  one  small  section,â&#x20AC;?  7KH GHSDUWPHQWÂśV RIÂżFHUV VKH she  said.  said,  will  routinely  turn  on  the  cam-­ In  other  business  on  Monday,  the  eras  when  they  are  interacting  with  Bristol  selectboard:  the  public,  with  the  goal  Â&#x2021; +HOG D UHTXLUHG RI SURWHFWLQJ RIÂżFHUV DQG The public  hearing  on  an  ap-­ citizens  alike. plication  for  a  $25,000  Exceptions  will  be  departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planning  grant  to  sup-­ made  during  sensitive  RIĂ&#x20AC;FHUV ZLOO port  efforts  to  develop  situations  involving  URXWLQHO\ WXUQ 38  acres  of  town-­owned  members  of  the  public.   RQ WKH FDPHUDV land  between  Lovers  â&#x20AC;&#x153;There  are  certain  cir-­ ZKHQ WKH\ DUH Lane  and  West  Street. cumstances  for  privacyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Â&#x2021; $JUHHG WR DOORZ LQWHUDFWLQJ sake  they  are  not  run-­ the  upcoming  Three-­ ZLWK WKH SXEOLF 'D\ 6WDPSHGH WR GXPS ning,â&#x20AC;?  Kirby  said.

On  Monday,  Gibbs  ZLWK WKH JRDO two  roll-­off  trash  recep-­ also  outlined  changes  to  RI SURWHFWLQJ tacles  at  no  charge  into  the  departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Use  of  RIĂ&#x20AC;FHUV DQG WKH WRZQ ODQGÂżOO Force  and  Social  Media  FLWL]HQV DOLNH Â&#x2021; $ZDUGHG D FRQ-­ policies.  tract  to  Case  Street  Redi-­ 7KH PRVW VLJQLÂżFDQW Mix  Inc.  for  sidewalk  change  to  the  Use  of  Force  policy,  work  in  the  village.  Kirby  said  work  Kirby  said,  was  the  addition  of  lan-­ will  be  done  in  a  half-­dozen  loca-­ guage  to  make  it  conform  to  a  new  tions. state  policy  on  the  use  of  Tasers. Â&#x2021; $JUHHG ZLWK WKH URDG IRUHPDQ â&#x20AC;&#x153;They  had  to  address  the  change  that  stretches  of  Burpee  Road  (be-­ within  the  state  of  Vermont  policy,â&#x20AC;?  WZHHQ 5RXWH DQG 3ODQN 5RDG

she  said,  adding  there  were  also  oth-­ and  South  Street  (between  the  er  â&#x20AC;&#x153;small  administrative  changes.â&#x20AC;? bridge  near  the  village  and  Hewitt  $V IRU WKH 6RFLDO 0HGLD 3ROLF\ 5RDG VKRXOG EH SDYHG WKLV VXP-­ Kirby  said  a  couple  of  small  altera-­ mer. tions  were  necessary  to  make  it  con-­ Andy  Kirkaldy  may  be  reached  at  form  to  the  changes  in  the  Video/ andyk@addisonindependent.com.

Full  bloom BLOOMING  TREES  BEHIND  Middlebury  Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Forest  Hall  show  off  their  peak  spring  colors.

Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

Middlebury  (Continued  from  Page  1A) residents  elected  to  vote  future  Mary  Hogan  Elementary  School  budgets  by  Australian  ballot.  That  referen-­ GXP ¿HOGHG DW WKH ,' VFKRRO GLV-­ trict  annual  meeting,  was  spurred  by  a  citizen  petition.

Middlebury  selectboard  members  on  Tuesday  discussed  their  options  in  dealing  with  the  Bingham  re-­ quest.  Those  options,  according  to  ERDUG &KDLUPDQ 'HDQ *HRUJH LQ-­ cluded  maintaining  the  status  quo,  supporting  a  referendum  for  next  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  town  meeting,  and  devel-­ oping  a  community  survey  on  the  topic.

Board  members  ultimately  agreed  to  offer  a  survey  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  either  online  or  at  the  2016  town  meeting  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  to  get  feedback  on  the  Australian  ballot  re-­ quest,  and  to  bring  the  topic  up  for  discussion  at  the  2016  meeting.  That  IHHGEDFN RIÂżFLDOV UHDVRQHG VKRXOG give  them  a  sense  of  whether  voters Â

would  want  to  be  asked  at  a  subse-­ quent  town  meeting  whether  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  like  to  vote  future  municipal  budgets  by  Australian  ballot.

Individual  board  members  got  the  ball  rolling  on  Tuesday  by  sharing  their  opinions  on  Australian  ballots.

6HOHFWZRPDQ 'RQQD 'RQDKXH said  a  shift  to  ballots  would  give  residents  less  incentive  to  attend  the  annual  meeting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  could  be  a  death  knell  for  town  meeting,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.

Selectwoman  Laura  Asermily  not-­ ed  the  current  town  meeting  format  allows  residents  to  propose  amend-­ ments  to  the  spending  plan  from  the  Ă&#x20AC;RRU â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  really  hope  we  wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  go  to  Aus-­ tralian  ballot  voting  on  the  town  bud-­ get,â&#x20AC;?  Asermily  said,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;but  I  respect  what  the  community  wants.â&#x20AC;?

George  counted  himself  among  those  not  wanting  to  see  a  switch,  underscoring  the  discussion  oppor-­

tunities  and  the  ability  to  change  WKH EXGJHW RQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;\ +H DGGHG he  was  pleased  that  town  meeting  participants  this  past  March  got  WR KHDU ,' VFKRRO ERDUG &KDLU Ruth  Hardy  give  an  overview  of  the  2015-­2016  Mary  Hogan  School  budget  proposal.  Selectwoman  Su-­ san  Shashok  suggested  extending  LQYLWDWLRQV WR 8' VFKRRO GLVWULFW DQG 3DWULFLD +DQQDIRUG &DUHHU &HQ-­ WHU RIÂżFLDOV WR GR WKH VDPH DW IXWXUH town  meetings.

Selectman  Gary  Baker  said  Aus-­ tralian  ballot  supporters  have  re-­ course  if  they  are  not  happy  with  the  boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  stance  on  the  issue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  they  want  to  change  it,  let  them  petition  it,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.

A  petition  would  need  to  bear  the  names  of  at  least  5  percent  of  the  reg-­ istered  votersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  signatures.

George  and  Baker  had  been  among  the  supporters  for  switching  to  ballots  for  the  Mary  Hogan  School Â

Jacob  Gorton Â

budget.  But  they  have  argued  that  the  annual  town  meeting  has  drawn  a  more  representative  sample  of  the  HOHFWRUDWH 5HFHQW ,' DQQXDO PHHW-­ ings  had  been  drawing  an  average  of  a  few  dozen  people.  Middlebury  resident  Ross  Conrad  told  the  board  he  hopes  to  never  see  a  petition  submitted.  Referring  to  him-­ VHOI OLJKW KHDUWHGO\ DV D ÂłĂ&#x20AC;DWODQGHU´ from  New  York,  Conrad  called  Ver-­ montâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  town  meeting  form  of  gov-­ HUQDQFH ÂłWKH ODVW EDVWLRQ RI WUXH 'H-­ mocracy  on  the  planet,  almost.â&#x20AC;?

He  called  a  switch  to  ballots  â&#x20AC;&#x153;a  terrible  idea,â&#x20AC;?  suggesting  the  town  instead  look  at  alternatives  for  boost-­ ing  attendance  at  the  annual  meeting  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  such  as  having  a  community  din-­ ner  on  the  same  evening.

Bingham  could  not  be  reached  for  comment  as  the  Addison  Indepen-­ dent  went  to  press  on  Wednesday.

Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  johnf@addisonindependent.com.

(Continued  from  Page  1A) with  T-­cell  ALL. Katie  explained  that  Jacob  had  to  be  given  medications  following  the  bone  marrow  transplant  that  had  the  effect  of  weakening  his  im-­ mune  system.  Tragically,  he  con-­ tracted  some  infections,  including  a  fungus  that  had  migrated  into  his  liver  and  lungs,  according  to  Katie.  Jacobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  lungs  could  not  keep  up.  May  2  was  the  last  time  Jacob  was  able  to  speak  with  his  family.  He  passed  away  at  around  12:40  p.m.  on  May  10,  with  his  parents  and  two  brothers,  Jackie  Jr.,  17,  and  Hunter,  11,  at  his  side.

Jacobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  remains  will  be  cremated.  A  service  is  planned  for  this  Sunday,  May  17,  beginning  at  2  p.m.,  in  the  Bristol  Federated  Church  on  North Â

Street.  Following  the  service,  par-­ ticipants  will  be  invited  to  gather  for  conversation  and  refreshments  in  the  lower  level  of  the  church.

Folks  interested  in  helping  the  IDPLO\ ¿QDQFLDOO\ FDQ GR VR E\ ORJ-­ ging  on  to  www.giveforward.com/ fundraiser/nyz6/jacob-­gorton-­s-­ ¿JKW DJDLQVW OHXNHPLD 3HRSOH FDQ also  send  checks,  made  out  to  Jacob  Gorton,  to  the  Gortons  at  10  Lawson  Lane,  Bristol,  VT  05443.

Katie  is  grateful  for  the  support  and  good  wishes  the  family  contin-­ XHV WR UHFHLYH 6KH EHOLHYHV LW LV D ÂżW-­ ting  tribute  to  Jacob. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jacob  was  my  sweat  pea,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  was  very  lucky  to  call  him  my  son.â&#x20AC;?

Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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First Season Greenhouses

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2153 Button Bay Road, Near Vergennes 2SHQ Â&#x2021; 'D\V 1R FUHGLW FDUGV Â&#x2021; 6XSHUYLVHG &KLOGUHQ 2QO\

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