May 22 2014 a section

Open Studios Dozens of local artists welcome the public to their studios this weekend. See Pages 14A-15A.

Up and down

Memorial Day

Area baseball teams had a tough couple days, but local softball squads all prevailed. See Page 1B.

Learn about one decorated vet and see what parades are on tap in our special Memorial Day pull-out.

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT Vol. 68 No. 21

Middlebury, Vermont

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Thursday, May 22, 2014

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48 Pages

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Rep. Stevens to step down after four terms in Statehouse

Home  free MARY  HOGAN  ELEMENTARY  School  fourth-­graders  Taylor  Strong,  left,  Skylar  Broughton  and  Brenna  Kemp  release  a  young  trout  into  the  0LGGOHEXU\ 5LYHU LQ 5LSWRQ 7XHVGD\ GXULQJ D PRUQLQJ ¿HOG WULS 0DU\ +RJDQ VWXGHQWV UDLVHG WURXW IURP HJJV LQ WKH VFKRRO DQG WKH 7XHVGD\ UHOHDVH ZDV WKH ¿UVW RI WZR LQ 5LSWRQ WKLV PRQWK 6HH PRUH SKRWRV RQ 3DJH $ Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

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The  Student  Government  As-­ sociation  at  Middlebury  College  recently  honored  one  faculty  mem-­ ber  and  one  staff  member.  Dana  Yeaton,  a  playwright  and  visiting  assistant  professor  in  the  theatre  department  since  1998,  received  the  Marjorie  Lamberti  Faculty  Appreciation  Award,  and  Paul  %DUUHWW D SXEOLF VDIHW\ RI¿FHU DW the  college  for  the  past  three  years,  accepted  the  Rodney  and  Beverly  DeGray  Staff  Appreciation  Award.  The  SGA  selected  Yeaton  for  the  passion  he  brings  to  his  teaching,  (See  By  the  way,  Page  16A)

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PAGE  2A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  May  22,  2014

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Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  May  22,  2014  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  PAGE  3A

Spencer  ISSUES (Continued  from  Page  1A) Spencer  said  no  pressing  issues  family  farm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My  daughter  was  asking  me  are  prompting  him  to  run,  but  he  how  do  you  know  how  to  do  all  this  did  share  thoughts  on  some,  includ-­ stuff,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well,  you  grow  up  ing  school  consolidation,  a  question  on  a  dairy  farm  and  you  had  to  learn  ANwSU  has  twice  considered  and  that  lawmakers  wrestled  with  this  to  do  a  lot  of  things.â&#x20AC;?

Spencer  studied  agriculture  at  the  past  session.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  not  pro  or  against  consolida-­ University  of  Rhode  Island  and  has  made  his  career  marketing  products  tion.  I  think  consolidation  should  be  to  farmers.  For  two  decades  he  ran  done  wisely,  not  to  be  done  just  for  his  own  farm  implement  business,  consolidationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  sake,  but  actually  and  for  the  past  two  decades  he  has  consolidate  to  improve  education  worked  for  larger  companies,  spend-­ and  make  it  more  affordable  for  the  ing  13  years  selling  DeLaval  milk-­ taxpayers  of  Vermont.  But  education  LQJ PDFKLQHV DQG WKH SDVW ÂżYH \HDUV FRPHV ÂżUVW ´ KH VDLG Âł(GXFDWLRQ LV selling  chemical  products  for  EXL  the  key  to  our  country.â&#x20AC;?

On  the  affordability  of  education,  Labs  Inc.  of  Minnesota,  with  New  England  and  New  York  as  his  terri-­ Spencer  suggested  property  taxes  alone  are  not  enough  to  foot  the  bill.  tory. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  strongly  am  of  the  opinion  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  just  think  I  have  a  good  ground-­ ed  connection  to  the  district,  both  that  property  taxes  should  really  be  through  the  agriculture  stuff  and  the  on  the  ability  to  pay.  A  resident  of  fact  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  been  here  so  many  years,â&#x20AC;?  the  state  shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  be  penalized  be-­ Spencer  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  I  can  help  cause  their  property  values  keep  on  going  up  because  people.â&#x20AC;? of  things  going  on  Spencer  stepped  around  them,  and  away  from  public  they  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  stay  in  service  after  he  and  their  own  home,â&#x20AC;?  wife,  Jane  Spencer,  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  now  the  Bixby  Li-­ got  to  have  a  strong  braryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  executive  ability-­to-­pay  seg-­ director,  had  their  ment  to  any  kind  of  two  daughters,  but  taxes.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  got  to  be  then  returned  sever-­ more  broad-­based  al  years  ago  after  his  than  that.â&#x20AC;? children  graduated  Spencer  does  from  college. think  thoughtful  More  recently,  consolidation  might  members  of  the  lo-­ offer  some  savings,  cal  and  county  Dem-­ as  could  more  Inter-­ ocratic  Party  urged  net  instruction  and  him  to  consider  fol-­ efforts  to  increase  lowing  his  parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  teacher-­to-­student  footsteps,  both  of  ratios  in  schools. whom  were  mem-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  educa-­ bers  of  the  Vermont  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m totally supportive of a tion  is  going  to  House.  change  in  the  state  â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  opportu-­ higher minimum of  Vermont.  I  think  nity  came  along,  and  wage â&#x20AC;Ś I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  going  to  have  to  people  have  been  believe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to change  in  a  way  that  asking  me  about  it.  make less jobs.â&#x20AC;? is  reasonable  for  the  And  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  gotten  into  â&#x20AC;&#x201D; John Spencer taxpayers,  but  is  politics  a  little  bit,  also  good  for  edu-­ town  government,  anyway,â&#x20AC;?  Spencer  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;So  I  started  cation  and  the  kids,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.

Like  others,  Spencer  would  like  to  getting  that  taste  again  a  little  bit.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  see  lawmakers  focus  on  growing  the  time  for  me  to  step  forward.â&#x20AC;?

He  chose  to  announce  early  at  Vermont  economy  to  create  opportu-­ least  in  part  so  that  he  could  march  nities  for  its  young  people.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  really  important  for  us  to  in  Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Vergennes  Memorial  Day  parade,  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  largest,  and  ¿QG DQG GHYHORS EXVLQHVVHV DQG gain  valuable  voter  exposure.  He  industries  so  that  Vermont  children  will  be  marching  with,  among  oth-­ can  stay  here,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  ers,  incumbent  Addison-­3  Rep.  Di-­ have  any  solutions  to  the  prob-­ ane  Lanpher,  D-­Vergennes,  who  said  lem,  but  I  think  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  dialogue  that  on  Tuesday  she  welcomed  Spencerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  should  be  started  and  really  con-­ centrated  on.â&#x20AC;? entry  into  the  race.  Spencer  supports  lawmakersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  ef-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  see  John  as  a  very  strong  candi-­ date  and  am  very  much  looking  for-­ forts  to  raise  the  minimum  wage,  ward  to  working  with  him  through-­ which  he  said  should  be  more  like  out  this  campaign  season,â&#x20AC;?  Lanpher  â&#x20AC;&#x153;a  livable  wageâ&#x20AC;?  than  it  is  now.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  totally  supportive  of  a  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  he  has  a  very  strong  chance  of  joining  me  in  Montpelier.  higher  minimum  wage,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  I  couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  be  happier  he  is  joining  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  believe  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  going  to  make  less  jobs.  I  know  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  what  a  lot  me  in  this.â&#x20AC;?

Both  Lanpher  and  Spencer  said  of  people  think.  Yes,  we  might  other  Democrats  remain  interested  in  have  to  pay  more  for  our  hamburg-­ running  for  the  two  Addison-­3  seats.  ers  â&#x20AC;Ś  but  if  you  want  that  service,  Warren  Van  Wyck,  R-­Ferrisburgh,  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  got  to  enable  those  people  is  the  other  incumbent  after  being  to  be  able  to  live.â&#x20AC;?

But  more  than  issues,  Spencer  DSSRLQWHG WR ¿OO WKH WHUP RI WKH ODWH Greg  Clark,  the  Vergennes  Republi-­ stressed  fairness,  listening  and  a  can  who  was  killed  in  a  car  accident  desire  to  represent  the  majority  of  people,  who  he  said  are  not  inter-­ at  the  end  of  November  2012.

Spencer  said  he  doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  consider  ested  in  partisan  politics.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;There  are  a  lot  of  people  in  himself  to  be  opposing  Van  Wyck  or  any  possible  Democratic  primary  the  middle,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  believe  in  the  bell  curve.  Those  people  in  opponents.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  not  running  against  any-­ the  middle  need  to  be  more  repre-­ body,â&#x20AC;?  Spencer  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  more  pre-­ sented.â&#x20AC;?  Andy  Kirkaldy  may  be  reached  at  senting  myself,  and  if  the  citizens  andyk@addisonindependent.com. want  me,  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  choose  me.â&#x20AC;?

RUSS  SHOLES  SENIOR  Center  members  present  CVAA  Executive  Director  John  Barber,  right,  with  a  donation  check  Tuesday.  The  Russ  Sholes  group  has  decided  to  disband  after  35  years  and  donate  all  of  its  assests  to  CVAA,  which  serves  Addison  County  seniors.

Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

Russ Sholes group disbands, donates assets

By  JOHN  FLOWERS MIDDLBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  Russ  Sholes  Senior  Center  was  a  pretty  big  draw  when  it  formed  in  Middle-­ bury  some  35  years  ago.  Dozens  of  seniors  gathered  regularly  in  the  lower  level  of  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  mu-­ nicipal  building  to  share  potluck  meals,  chat,  and  play  cards  and  board  games.  A  group  of  crafts  en-­ thusiasts  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;whom  then-­Town  Clerk  Richard  Goodro  fondly  anointed  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;sew-­sew  girlsâ&#x20AC;?  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  would  also  meet  up  to  stitch  and  knit  together,  mak-­ ing  clothes  that  they  would  donate  to  local  charities.

But  with  membership  in  a  steady  decline  and  other  socialization  op-­ tions  for  seniors,  the  remaining  eight  Russ  Sholes  members  voted  unanimously  last  month  to  dissolve  the  club  and  donate  its  remaining  $15,000  in  assets  to  the  Champlain  Valley  Agency  on  Aging  (CVAA),  an  organization  that  for  years  has  organized  meals  and  other  services  for  Addison  County  seniors.  The  CVAA  serves  seniors  in  Addison,  Chittenden,  Franklin  and  Grand  Isle  counties. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  younger  people  just  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Â

seem  to  come  in,â&#x20AC;?  said  Anna  Reyn-­ olds,  who  joined  the  group  in  2001.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our  numbers  dwindled  and  with  so  many  things  going  on  in  Middle-­ bury,  we  decided  it  was  time  to  dis-­ solve  the  Russ  Sholes  group.â&#x20AC;?

Reynolds  shared  her  comments  at  the  regular  Tuesday  luncheon  host-­ ed  by  the  CVAA  at  the  Russ  Sholes  space  in  the  municipal  building.  The  luncheons  will  continue  there  for  area  seniors,  albeit  without  the  Russ  6KROHV DIÂżOLDWLRQ Mary  West,  assistant  nutrition  di-­ rector  and  healthy  aging  coordinator  for  the  CVAA,  expressed  her  grati-­ tude  to  the  Russ  Sholes  membership  for  its  generous  donation,  which  will  be  earmarked  for  services  to  seniors  in  Addison  County.  She  also  praised  members  for  trying  to  keep  the  Russ  Sholes  organization  going.  But  in  the  end,  members  recognized  there  was  not  enough  energy  and  members  to  make  a  go  of  it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  was  a  group  whose  time  had  come,â&#x20AC;?  West  said.

She  added  matters  came  to  a  head  recently  when  the  group  was  due  to  UHQHZ LWV QRQ SUR¿W VWDWXV ZLWK WKH Internal  Revenue  Service.  The  re-­

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(Continued  from  Page  2A) cent  years  with  more  than  40.  The  Town  Wide  Yard  Sale  has  grown  into  a  community  event,  and  many  local  organizations,  such  as  the  Lincoln  Fire  Department,  also  hold  fundraisers  that  day.

Finger  said  the  popularity  of  the  annual  sale  reached  its  zenith  several  years  ago,  and  has  since  suffered  from  competition  from  other  towns. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  tagged  onto  the  idea  that  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  good  way  to  bring  a  lot  of  atten-­ tion  to  a  town,  with  a  bunch  of  yard  sales  all  at  once,â&#x20AC;?  Finger  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;So,  I  think  the  number  of  registered  yard  sales  (in  Lincoln)  has  dropped  off  in  recent  years.â&#x20AC;?

Still,  the  number  of  participants  in  the  Lincoln  sale  remains  strong. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  probably  in  the  mid-­30s,  which  is  still  pretty  awesome  for  a  good-­sized  community,â&#x20AC;?  Norton  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not  only  to  people  get  to  see  and  shop  for  these  goodies,  but  they  get  to  tour  Lincoln  and  see  the  beautiful  community  we  have.â&#x20AC;?

Neither  snow  nor  rain  nor  heat  will  keep  the  sale,  held  every  Memo-­ rial  Day  weekend,  from  going  on  as  scheduled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  had  snow  some  years  and  sweltering  heat  some  other  years,â&#x20AC;?  Norton  said.

Finger  added  that  no  matter  what  Mother  Nature  serves  up,  the  sale  al-­

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West  stressed  seniors  will  contin-­ ue  to  meet  for  their  weekly  Tuesday  luncheons  at  the  Middlebury  mu-­ nicipal  building,  along  with  a  very  SRSXODU OXQFK HYHU\ ¿UVW )ULGD\ RI the  month  at  the  Middlebury  VFW.  Plans  call  for  the  Tuesday  luncheons  to  continue  at  the  new  Middlebury  recreation  center  when  it  is  built  next  year.  West  said  the  CVAA  would  scout  out  an  interim  location  if  it  looks  like  construction  might  inter-­ rupt  service.

In  other  CVAA  news,  West  noted  on  Tuesday  the  organization  recently  delivered  its  9  millionth  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Meals  on  Wheelsâ&#x20AC;?  meal  in  its  coverage  area  during  this,  its  40th  year.  That  meal  was  delivered  by  John  Barber,  who  is  retiring  from  his  volunteer  job  af-­ ter  34  years.  Those  who  wish  to  vol-­ unteer  to  deliver  Meals  on  Wheels  in  Addison  County  may  contact  Tracy  Corbett  at  1-­800-­865-­0360  or  via  email  tracy@cvaa.org.

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ways  has  a  good  turnout. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  you  come  here  on  Saturday  morning,  it  gets  crazy,â&#x20AC;?  Finger  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;A  lot  of  people  just  wander  around  and  look  at  all  the  stuff,  and  neigh-­ bors  come  out  and  sell  stuff  on  their  porches.â&#x20AC;?

Residents  do  not  have  to  pay  the  $15  fee  to  hold  a  yard  sale  that  day,  and  some  hold  sales  on  their  own. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone  gets  in  on  the  action  in Â

their  own  way,â&#x20AC;?  Finger  said.

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This  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  sale  runs  from  9  a.m.  to  3  p.m.  on  Saturday,  May  24.

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maining  Russ  Sholes  members  re-­ alized  that  those  in  key  leadership  posts  had  either  passed  away,  en-­ tered  nursing  homes,  or  were  unable  to  take  on  administrative  responsi-­ bilities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There  were  no  new  people  com-­ LQJ LQ WR ÂżOO WKH UDQNV ´ :HVW VDLG Fortunately,  member  Shirley  Fos-­ ter  had  wisely  invested  $10,000  of  the  clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  assets,  which  have  now  grown  to  a  little  more  than  $15,000.  Tracy  Corbett,  the  CVAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  commu-­ nity  meals  coordinator  at  the  Russ  Sholes  site,  organized  a  meeting  of  club  members  so  they  could  discuss  their  future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  just  wanted  to  facilitate  them  coming  together  to  come  to  a  con-­ sensus,â&#x20AC;?  she  explained.

Walter  Deverell,  a  CPA  in  Middle-­ bury,  gave  the  club  a  free  overview  RI LWV ¿QDQFLDO UHFRUGV DQG RSWLRQV going  forward.

Ultimately,  members  decided  to  turn  over  the  clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  assets  to  the  CVAA. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  was  surprised,â&#x20AC;?  said  West,  who  believed  the  club  might  divide  its  funds  among  several  organizations.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;They  just  wanted  one  recipient.â&#x20AC;?

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Lismanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  choice  opens  up  new  role  for  Campaign  for  Vt. In  state  politics,  the  biggest  news  of  the  week  was  Bruce  Lisman  announcing  that  he  would  not  be  running  for  governor  against  Democrat  incumbent  Peter  Shumlin.  That  seemingly  gives  Shumlin  clear  sailing  for  another  two-­year  term.  Considering  the  controversial  issues  at  stake,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  surprising  that  a  strong  opponent  hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  yet  emerged.  Lisman  would  have  offered  a  strong  challenge,  and  he  went  through  the  motions  of  being  considered  this  spring,  but  he  wisely  opted  not  to  run  in  order  to  preserve  the  integrity  of  the  grassroots  organization  he  founded:  Campaign  for  Vermont.  +H VWDUWHG WKH QRQ SURÂżW WKLQN WDQN WR EH DEOH WR LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFH PDWWHUV of  political  importance  from  outside  the  Montpelier  bubble  (one  success  this  session  was  passage  of  the  an  ethics  bill  for  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Legislature,  widely  hailed  by  those  seeking  greater  transparency  in  state  government).  The  organization  has  been  successful  in  putting  new  issues  on  the  table,  bringing  new  points  of  view  to  bear,  and  creating  a  voice  that  represents  a  main  stream  Vermont  perspective.

That  Lisman  chose  to  keep  Campaign  for  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  integrity  intact  ¿WV KLV SHUVRQDO VWRU\ 7KH \HDU ROG 6KHOEXUQH UHVLGHQW LV D VFUDSS\ self-­made  multi-­millionaire  (a  retired  executive  from  the  Bear  Stearns  EURNHUDJH ÂżUP ZKR JUHZ XS ZLWKRXW ZHDOWK DQG NQRZV WKH YDOXH RI D good  education  and  hard  work.  A  supporter  of  a  strong  educational  system,  he  has  long  worked  to  foster  better  educational  outcomes  and  to  provide  better  training  for  graduates  to  succeed  in  todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  global  economy.  A  big  benefactor  of  the  Burlington  Boys  &  Girls  Club,  he  has  an  honest  desire  to  help  youth  get  a  good  start  in  life  as  well  as  a  sincere  desire  to  see  Vermont  prosper  as  a  business  hub. :LWK SDVVLRQV LQ WKRVH WZR ÂżHOGV DV ZHOO DV RWKHUV ZH VHH D ORW PRUH potential  to  change  public  policy  through  Campaign  for  Vermont  than  if  Lisman  were  to  challenge  a  sitting  governor  of  a  solidly  Democratic  state,  and  compromise  the  organization  in  the  process.

Going  forward,  however,  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  also  advocate  for  a  slightly  different  role  that  Lisman  is  ideally  suited  to  establish  and  lead:  a  group  dedicated  to  advancing  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  business  community  in  concrete,  measurable  ways.  He  could  do  this  under  the  umbrella  of  the  Campaign  for  Vermont  (as  he  turns  that  ship  over  to  other  captains)  or  create  a  separate  entity.  In  either  case,  the  objective  would  be  to  help  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  business  community  become  more  prosperous  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  not  by  being  involved  as  a  critic  of  state  policy  (the  State  Chamber  of  Commerce,  Business  Roundtable,  Vermont  Industry  Association,  Vermont  Businesses  for  Social  Responsibility  and  others  serve  in  that  capacity),  but  in  providing  a  common  center  for  those  largely  disparate  groups  and  by  providing  hands-­on  ways  to  help  Main  Street  businesses  grow.  Vermont  is  small  enough  that  a  concentrated  effort  to  help  individual  businesses  get  a  good  start  can  make  a  world  of  difference.  Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  not  referring  to  harping  on  tax  policy,  promoting  corporate  welfare  or  anything  that  focuses  on  Montpelier-­based  policy,  but  rather  business-­to-­business,  hands-­on  collaboration.  A  few  like-­minded  and  successful  entrepreneurs  could  also  lend  a  hand  and  create  an  organization  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  talk  about  what  others  should  do  in  state  government  to  grow  jobs,  but  actually  engaged  in  the  effort  to  make  it  happen.  Former  Republican  candidate  for  governor,  Randy  Brock,  of  Swanton,  ZKR LV DOVR D VXFFHVVIXO EXVLQHVVPDQ ÂżWV VXFK D JURXS WR D WHH DQG LV FXUUHQWO\ KHOSLQJ WKH 9HUPRQW /DZ 6FKRRO ZLWK LWV ÂżQDQFLDO ZRHV 7KDWÂśV the  kind  of  hands-­on  problem  solving  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  needed.

Another  opportunity  for  Lisman  could  be  developing  the  framework  for  a  junior  college-­type  higher  education  system  that  makes  grades  13-­14  part  of  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  public  education  system,  or  at  least  an  affordable  in-­state  option,  especially  for  the  40  percent  of  Vermont  high  school  graduates  who  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  go  on  to  higher  education.  Both  ideas  would  be  pioneering  new  ground  for  the  state  and  for  Campaign  for  Vermont,  but  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  also  work  that  is  more  about  doing  and  less  DERXW SROLWLFNLQJ ZKLFK PLJKW EHWWHU ÂżW WKH PDQ DQG WKH RUJDQL]DWLRQ Angelo  S.  Lynn

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Vermont  is  one  of  17  other  states  that  have  abolished  the  penalty,  while  34  VWDWHV FRQGHPQ FULPLQDOV WR GHDWK -RLQLQJ 9HUPRQW DUH 1HZ <RUN 0DLQH 0DVVDFKXVHWWV &RQQHFWLFXW 5KRGH ,VODQG 1HZ -HUVH\ 1RUWK 'DNRWD Minnesota,  Iowa,  Wisconsin,  Illinois,  Michigan,  West  Virginia,  Maryland,  +DZDLL $ODVND 1HZ 0H[LFR DQG :DVKLQJWRQ ' & $PRQJ WKH VROLG EORFN of  states  in  the  South,  Midwest  and  West  that  embrace  capital  punishment  are  the  traditionally  liberal  states  of  California,  Oregon  and  Washington.  (Vermont,  in  state  statute,  retains  capital  punishment  for  the  crime  of  treason.)

Of  the  states  employing  the  death  penalty,  Texas  has  executed  876  people  since  1964,  and  on  its  own  accounts  for  40  percent  of  the  nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  executions.  In  Texas,  74  percent  of  the  population  supported  the  death  penalty  in  a  poll  taken  in  2013. %HKLQG WKH WUHQG PRYLQJ DZD\ IURP FDSLWDO SXQLVKPHQW LV WKLV ÂżQGLQJ from  the  Gallup  polling  institute,  which  has  been  asking  whether  respondents  believe  capital  punishment  is  an  effective  deterrent  to  murder,  and  if  it  lowers  the  murder  rate  for  the  past  20  years.  In  1985,  62  percent  thought  it  was  an  effective  deterrent,  compared  to  31  percent  who  did  not.  In  2011,  only  32  percent  thought  it  was  an  effective  deterrent,  while  64  percent  did  not.

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Postal  food  drive  restocked  shelf Saturday,  May  10,  Jill  Charbon-­ neau  and  her  coworkers  at  the  Mid-­ GOHEXU\ 3RVW 2IÂżFH FRQGXFWHG WKHLU annual  Letter  Carriersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Food  Drive.  Each  year,  this  effort  replenishes  food  shelves  that  are  depleted  after  the  winter  months.  The  Addison  County  Food  Shelf,  run  by  HOPE  on  Boardman  Street,  has  seen  a  dramatic  spike  in  usage  during  the  past  year,  and  the  same  has  occurred  at  all  the  other  food  shelves  in  our  community.

We  are  grateful  to  live  in  a  com-­ munity  where  so  many  people  provide  so  much  help  to  their  neighbors.  Thanks  to  everyone  who  left  food  at  the  mailboxes  to  be  collected  on  Saturday.  Thanks  to  Jill  and  the  other  good  people  DW WKH SRVW RI¿FH IRU FROOHFWLQJ WKH food  and  bringing  it  back  to  the  post  RI¿FH IDFLOLW\ RQ ([FKDQJH 6WUHHW where  food  shelf  staff  were  able  to  pick  it  up.

This  effort  has  allowed  us  to  restock  the  shelves,  and  families  are  happy  at  the  chance  to  select  from  a  range  of  foods.  The  result  of  ev-­ eryoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  work  is  currently  allowing  children  to  have  good  food  and  to  go  to  bed  without  being  hungry.  It  is  much  appreciated.

Jeanne  Montross Executive  Director HOPE Middlebury

End  of  life  choice  part  of  freedom Fiddlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  around

A  FIDDLEHEAD  PLANT  grows  tall  and  twisty  in  Ripton.

Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

Teach  kids  to  cheer,  build  character A  couple  of  weeks  ago,  our  phone  rang  right  after  din-­ ner.  On  the  other  end  was  a  voice  belonging  to  a  7-­year-­ old  boy  we  know. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  was  wondering  if  you  could  come  to  my  baseball  game  this  Friday?â&#x20AC;?  he  asked.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  recently  started  practicing  with  our  townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Little  League  baseball  team,  the  Middlebury  Meteors.  That  )ULGD\ WKH\ÂśG EH SOD\LQJ WKHLU ÂżUVW JDPH DJDLQVW WKH Cornwall  Cougars. :KHQ D \HDU ROG DVNV \RX WR DWWHQG KLV ÂżUVW EDVHEDOO game,  you  go  to  the  game.

And  this  was  a  smart  boy,  too;Íž  he  knew  that  by  inviting  our  family,  heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  be  stacking  the  bleachers  with  four  pint-­sized  cheerleaders.  Four  for  the  price  of  one  phone  call  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  not  a  bad  By  Faith deal.

Gong My  daughters  were  enthusias-­ tic.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  hard  to  get  them  excited  about  things,  especially  if  I  promise  that  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  get  to  sit  in  their  portable  folding  chairs  (one  of  the  best  Christmas  gifts  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  ever  received  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  seri-­ ously).  As  it  turned  out,  game  day  was  also  a  no-­school  day,  so  they  spent  â&#x20AC;&#x153;nap  timeâ&#x20AC;?  up  in  their  room,  making  signs  that  read:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Go!  MiTull  Berrye  Meteers!â&#x20AC;?and  the  like.  I  packed  the  signs,  some  pom-­poms  we  had  left  over  from  a  Middlebury  College  hockey  game,  snacks,  and  the  aforementioned  folding  chairs  into  our  van.  Thus  equipped,  my  cheering  squad  set  off  for  Cornwall  and  WKH EDVHEDOO ÂżHOG EHKLQG %LQJKDP HOHPHQWDU\ VFKRRO It  was  a  gray,  blustery  afternoon,  and  the  stands  werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  exactly  packed  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  just  a  handful  of  playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  family  mem-­ bers.  In  fact,  as  the  visiting  team,  we  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  have  stands  at  all,  so  we  set  up  our  folding  chairs  (best  Christmas  gift  ever!)  on  a  narrow  strip  of  grass  behind  the  teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  bench.  This  allowed  my  daughters  to  heckle  the  players  they Â

knew  throughout  the  game,  which  was  an  added  bonus.

And  how  was  the  game  itself?  Well,  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  not  entirely  sure;Íž  I  was  mostly  busy  fetching  snacks,  resolving  dis-­ putes  over  who  got  to  hold  the  pom-­poms,  and  keeping  an  eye  on  the  baby.  But  what  I  saw  was  impressive.  After  just  a  handful  of  practices,  players  on  both  teams  could  KLW WKH EDOO LW ORRNHG OLNH WKH\ ZHUH JLYHQ ÂżYH FKDQFHV to  hit  it  from  the  pitch,  after  which  they  could  hit  it  off  of  a  tee),  run  the  bases,  and  catch  the  ball.  In  other  words,  it  resembled  a  baseball  game.

What  interested  me  almost  as  much  as  the  game  was  my  daughtersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  en-­ thusiasm  for  cheering.  This  was  their  ¿UVW EDVHEDOO JDPH VR HYHQ ZLWK P\ occasional  explanations  they  had  very  little  idea  of  what  was  actually  KDSSHQLQJ RQ WKH ÂżHOG :KDW WKH\ GLG understand  was  that  we  were  there  to  support  friends.  And  since  making  noise  is  a  talent  that  all  my  daughters  share,  they  supported  their  friends  very  loudly  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  by  name,  whenever  possible. , WKLQN WKH WHDPV SOD\HG IRXU RU ÂżYH LQQLQJV DQG WKHUH ZDV QR ÂżQDO VFRUH VR , FDQÂśW WHOO \RX ZKR ZRQ 1RERG\ seemed  to  care;Íž  winning  wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  the  point. %DFN DW KRPH UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWLQJ XSRQ WKH JDPH LW RFFXUUHG WR me  that  cheering  is  an  often  overlooked  but  deeply  im-­ portant  life  skill.  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  even  argue  that  the  ability  to  cheer  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  to  show  up  for  other  people  and  root  for  them,  without  agenda  or  jealousy  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  is  probably  tied  to  happier  lives  and  healthier  relationships.

Yet  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  skill  I  frequently  forget  to  nurture  in  my  own  children.  I  tend  to  focus  instead  on  which  activities  to  enroll  them  in,  the  better  to  identify  and  develop  their  individual  talents.  Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  certainly  an  important  role  we  (See  Clippings,  Page  5A)

Clippings

Kale:  If  you  know  whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  good  for  you At  the  risk  of  getting  too  personal,  I  have  to  ask:  Have  Rice-­a-­Roni  was  in  1975. you  massaged  your  kale  lately?

Kale  is  simply  delicious.

1RUPDOO\ WKDWÂśV D VXEMHFW ,ÂśG EULQJ XS RQO\ ZLWK P\ I  generally  prepare  it  by  chopping  it  in  narrow  strips  closest  friends,  but  I  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  resist.  I  just  learned  a  few  across  the  rib,   mostly  because  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  too  lazy  to  remove  weeks  ago  that  you  could  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  should  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  massage  your  the  rib  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  why  would  I?  It  adds  a  bit  of  crunch.  Then  kale,  at  least  if  you  intend  to  serve  it  raw.  And  here  I  was,  I  sprinkle  it  with  water  and  sautĂŠ  it  in  a  cast  iron  skillet  unaware  that  kale  was  prone  to  nervous  tension.  with  several  cloves  of  chopped  garlic,  a  liberal  splash  Then  again,  I  know  little  about  kale.  I  had  never  tried  of  olive  oil  and  a  bit  of  coarse  salt  and  ground  pepper.  it  until  a  few  years  ago  at  a  friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  house,  and  only  The  trick  is  to  cook  it  over  fairly  high  heat  until  it  starts  WKHQ GLG , UHDOL]H MXVW KRZ EOHDN P\ ÂżUVW RU VR NDOH to  brown  and  caramelize;Íž  the  browned  parts  add  some  free  years  had  been.  I  was  raised  on  crispness  and  a  delectable  nutty  spinach,  which  I  hated.  Because  I  be-­ sweetness. lieved  other  dark,  leafy  greens  must  My  heart  is  beating  a  little  faster  be  equally  abhorrent,  I  avoided  all  of  just  thinking  about  it. them.

OK,  so  maybe  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  cooking  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  fussy  about  my  foodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  texture  method  that  I  love  as  much  as  the  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  meaning,  I  like  it  to  have  some  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  kale.  I  prepare  most  vegetables  the  and  the  watery,  quick-­to-­turn-­cold  same  way.  In  my  opinion,  there  is  mush  that  is  cooked  spinach  makes  DOPRVW QRWKLQJ WKDW GRHVQÂśW EHQHÂżW

By Jessie Raymond from  fresh  garlic  and  olive  oil  and  a  PH JDJ 1R ZRQGHU 3RSH\H KDG WR strong-­arm  kids  into  eating  it.  Until  I  little  caramelizing:  asparagus,  broc-­ met  kale,  I  had  no  idea  that  greens  could  have  so  much  coli,  packing  peanuts,  shredded  legal  documents,  you  personality. name  it.  I  kick  myself  for  all  the  years  I  dutifully  ate  I  love  kale.  I  love  its  deep  color.  I  love  its  toothiness.  bland  steamed  vegetables,  believing  that  anything  that  And  I  hear  all  the  time  that  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  good  for  you.  Kale  has  tasted  good  had  to  be  bad  for  you.  (Exhibit  A:  Doritos.) become  annoyingly  trendy  in  recent  years,  but  I  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  Anyway:  kale  massage.  I  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  know  that,  given  its  know  that  when  I  fell  in  love  with  it.

KHDUW\ WH[WXUH NDOH FRXOG EH HDWHQ UDZ , DOZD\V ÂżJXUHG Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  not  a  person  who  jumps  on  food  trends.  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  still  if  I  were  to  include  it  in  a  salad,  dinner  guests  would  eating  gluten,  even  in  public.  I  never  got  into  the  cave-­ spend  the  evening  masticating  for  all  they  were  worth.  man  diet,  given  how  it  turned  out  for  the  cavemen  (plus  &RQYHUVDWLRQ ZRXOG Ă&#x20AC;DJ -DZV ZRXOG FUDPS Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  convinced  any  diet  that  expressly  forbids  fresh  baked  But  then  I  read  that  raw  kale  softens  up  with  a  good  bread  would  not  be  worth  the  toll  on  my  mental  health).  I  PDVVDJH $W ÂżUVW , WKRXJKW WKLV PLJKW EH D MRNH $IWHU KDYH \HW WR JR JDJD RYHU DFDL Ă&#x20AC;D[VHHG RU HYHQ WKH RQFH checking  to  make  sure  I  was  in  fact  reading  a  cooking  exotic  quinoa,  which  is  quickly  becoming  as  ho-­hum  as  (See  Raymond,  Page  5A)

Around the bend

In  America,  we  do  anything  to  uphold  freedom  of  choice;Íž  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  what  makes  us  the  land  of  the  free.  We  allow  people  to  jump  out  of  a  plane  at  10,000  feet  in  the  air,  we  allow  people  to  buy  unlimited  amounts  of  alcohol,  and  we  allow  people  to  walk  into  supermarkets  to  buy  ciga-­ rettes  that  we  know  will  shed  years  off  their  lives.

But  the  one  choice  we  have  GLIÂżFXOW\ JUDQWLQJ LV WKH DELO-­ ity  to  choose  death.  The  attention  physician-­assisted  suicide  (PAS)  has  garnered  in  recent  years  revolves  around  one  question:  Doctors  are  supposed  to  save  patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  lives,  but  can  they  also  assist  patients  who  wish  to  end  their  own  life?

Many  would  argue  they  shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.  Physician-­assisted  suicide,  or  when  a  physician  provides  a  prescription  for  a  lethal  dose  of  medication  upon  the  patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  request,  is  illegal  in  all  but  four  states  under  the  pretense  that  the  value  of  life  is  precious,  and  doctors  should  do  all  they  can  to  ex-­ tend  their  patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  lives.  All  which  is  true,  but  oftentimes  circumstances  are  beyond  medicinal  help,  even  though  loved  ones  might  not  want  to  admit  or  accept  that.

For  this  reason,  we  spend  millions  of  dollars  trying  to  keep  our  elderly  population  alive.  Around  30  percent  of  the  Medicare  budget  is  spent  on  the  5  percent  of  Medicare  patients  who  die  each  year  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  an  unreason-­ able  distribution  of  spending,  many  would  argue,  especially  given  that  most  treatments  only  extend  life  by  4-­6  weeks.  If  a  patient  who  is  in  excruciating  pain  or  diagnosed  with  late-­stage  terminal  cancer  wants  to  die,  as  many  deem  it,  with  dignity,  why  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  we  grant  them  the  free-­ dom  to  make  that  choice?

PAS  would  not  be  such  an  issue  if  it  werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  for  the  high  demand  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  many  doctors  feel  trapped  in  a  world  where  it  is  illegal,  yet  many  patients  beg  them  for  drugs  that  will  end  their  suffering.  While  67  percent  of  doctors  oppose  PAS,  their  main  reason  for  doing  so  is  that  they  believe  it  violates  a  doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  oath  not  to  harm  a  patient.  This  is  key:  the  stigma  against  the  idea  of  PAS  is  stronger  than  the  costs  of  allow-­ ing  it.  One  way  to  combat  this  stigma  is  to  remove  the  label  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;suicide.â&#x20AC;?  In  itself,  suicide  is  a  taboo  word,  one  whose  connotations  we  con-­ done  as  a  society.  While  PAS  is  a  form  of  suicide,  other  terms  such  as  â&#x20AC;&#x153;physician-­assisted  deathâ&#x20AC;?  have  been  suggested  as  more  acceptable  alternatives.  Additionally,  the  cost  savings  that  legalizing  PAS  would  bring  are  sub-­ stantial.  One  1995  study  estimated  that  2.7  percent  of  patients  who  die  each  year  would  chose  physician-­ assisted  suicide  if  legalized.  While  this  is  a  small  number,  these  patients  would  forgo  an  average  of  four  weeks  of  life,  which  is  estimated  to  cost  $10,118.  The  authors  estimated  total  savings  from  legalizing  phy-­ sician-­assisted  suicide  to  be  $627  million  1995  dollars:  That  is  equal  (See  Letter,  Page  5A)

Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  May  22,  2014  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  PAGE  5A

Standing  together  to  protect  the  lake

Letters to the Editor

This  Earth  Day,  we  can  take  information  and  tools  available  to  pride  that  Vermonters  are  working  VLJQLÂżFDQWO\ UHGXFH WKH SROOXWHG together  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  farmers,  loggers,  busi-­ UXQRII Ă&#x20AC;RZLQJ LQWR RXU VWUHDPV nesses,  citizens,  and  local,  state  rivers,  ponds  and  lakes,  with  a  DQG IHGHUDO RIÂżFLDOV major  focus  on  Lake  in  every  corner  of  the  Champlain. state  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  to  ensure  that  Later  this  spring,  we  protect  and  restore  Gov.  Shumlin  will  Lake  Champlain  and  submit  this  plan  to  the  all  of  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  waters.  EPA.  Once  the  EPA  Not  only  is  this  neces-­ approves  our  pro-­ sary  to  continue  our  posal,  we  will  work  tradition  of  protecting  with  the  Vermont  our  environment  and  General  Assembly  to  quality  of  life,  but  it  put  in  place  program-­ is  essential  if  we  are  matic  and  regula-­ to  continue  to  enjoy  tory  changes  and  to  VZLPPLQJ ÂżVKLQJ deploy  the  resources  boating,  and  viewing  needed  to  implement  wildlife  on  our  beau-­ the  plan. tiful  lake,  as  well  as  We  learned  over  This  weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  writers  using  it  for  drinking.  are  Deb  Markowitz,  the  past  decades  that  Those  of  us  who  have  secretary  of  the  Ver-­ we  will  succeed  in  been  charged  with  mont  Agency  of  Natu-­ cleaning  up  Lake  overseeing  the  agen-­ ral  Resources;Íž  Brian  Champlain  only  by  cies  of  state  govern-­ Searles,  secretary  of  addressing  pollution  ment  know  that  we  the  Vermont  Agency  from  all  the  different  can  clean  up  the  lake  of  Transportation;Íž  sources,  including  and  also  have  a  vibrant  Chuck  Ross,  secre-­ farms,  businesses,  working  landscape  of  tary  of  the  Vermont  homes  and  roads.  For  forests  and  farms,  a  Agency  of  Agricul-­ instance,  we  know  modern,  reliable  trans-­ ture,  Food  &  Mar-­ that  we  can  do  a  bet-­ portation  system,  and  kets;Íž  and  Lawrence  ter  job  of  improving  a  thriving,  prosperous  Miller,  secretary  of  IDUP ÂżHOG SUDFWLFHV economy.  Indeed,  Ver-­ the  Vermont  Agency  If  we  can  keep  soil  montâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  future  prosper-­ of  Commerce  &  Com-­ and  nutrients  on  ity  depends  on  our  suc-­ munity  Development.

IDUP ÂżHOGV ZH QRW cess. only  reduce  pollution  Three  years  ago,  but  can  also  reduce  the  U.S.  Environmental  Protection  fertilizer  costs  and  increase  farm  Agency  directed  the  state  of  Ver-­ production.  Our  road  systems  are  mont  to  write  a  new  plan  for  reduc-­ another  source  of  polluted  runoff  ing  pollution  into  Lake  Champlain.  that  we  have  ignored  for  too  long.  Since  that  time,  we  have  engaged  Changes  to  road,  ditch  and  culvert  in  an  unprecedented  level  of  effort  construction  practices  can  make  a  and  coordination  to  develop  an  ap-­ substantial  difference  in  reducing  proach  that  will  reverse  the  trend  of  HURVLRQ WKDW Ă&#x20AC;RZV LQWR RXU VWUHDPV increasing  pollution  and  to  restore  and  rivers  and  can  also  help  our  the  lake  to  a  healthy  state.  Working  roads  endure  the  increased  inten-­ together,  and  listening  to  Vermont-­ sity  and  frequency  of  storm  events  ers,  our  agencies  designed  a  pro-­ we  are  experiencing.

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better  ways  to  ensure  that  stormwa-­ ter  running  off  parking  lots,  drive-­ ways,  lawns,  roofs  and  roads  in  our  towns  is  slowed,  captured  and  ¿OWHUHG EHIRUH LW UHDFKHV VWUHDPV and  rivers.  We  now  need  to  imple-­ ment  these  techniques  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  rain  gar-­ dens,  vegetated  ditches,  stormwa-­ ter  ponds,  green  roofs.  These  and  similar  features  not  only  reduce  water  pollution  but  they  beautify  a  community  and  reduce  damage  IURP KLJK Ă&#x20AC;RZV GXULQJ VQRZPHOW and  rainstorms.  Finally,  we  learned  from  Irene  that  we  need  to  pay  at-­ tention  to  how  we  live  and  work,  along  and  in  our  rivers.  Much  of  the  erosion  and  pollution  that  resulted  IURP WKRVH Ă&#x20AC;RRGV FRXOG EH DYRLGHG in  the  future  if  we  reconnect  our  ULYHUV WR WKHLU Ă&#x20AC;RRGSODLQV E\ JLYLQJ them  more  room  to  move.  Cleaning  up  Lake  Champlain  is  a  big  job.  State  government  cannot  do  this  alone.  That  is  why  we  are  working  closely  with  our  federal  agency  partners,  with  our  congres-­ sional  delegation  and  with  Ver-­ montâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  local  governments,  busi-­ nesses  and  regional  agencies.  We  owe  a  special  thanks  to  Sen.  Leahy  who  provides  continued  leader-­ ship,  bringing  federal  funds  to  Lake  Champlain;Íž  and  to  Sen.  Sand-­ ers  and  Congressman  Welch  who  are  also  lending  critical  support.

Part  of  what  makes  this  moment  in  time  so  unique,  and  why  we  are  so  optimistic  about  the  future  suc-­ cess  of  this  plan,  is  that  so  many  Vermonters  are  joined  in  a  common  effort  to  clean  up  Lake  Champlain.  None  of  this  work  is  cheap,  or  easy,  but  it  is  possible  and  will  get  easier  RYHU WLPH 7KH EHQH¿WV LQFOXGH clean  water,  a  strong  economy,  and  resilient  communities.

Visit  watershedmanagement. vt.gov/erp/champlain/  for  the  lat-­ est  information  on  the  Lake  Cham-­ plain  cleanup  plan,  and  to  share  your  thoughts.

Letter (Continued  from  Page  4A) to  $976  million  2014  dollars.  That  said,  existing  legal  PAS  systems  are  not  perfect,  as  many  opponents  to  its  legalization  argue.  Oregonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  system  has  no  way  of  prohibiting  doctors  or  family  mem-­ bers  who  may  have  ulterior  motives  from  prescribing  or  encouraging  PAS,  which  can  lead  to  abuse  of  the  procedure  and  an  unfair  burden  on  the  elderly  who  might  feel  pressure  to  spare  their  families  costs.  One  solution  is  to  have  multiple  doctors  FRQÂżUP WKDW WKHUH LV QR WUHDWPHQW available  for  a  patient  that  will  ex-­ tend  their  life  or  alleviate  their  pain  substantially.  Another  is  to  include Â

all  close  family  members  in  on  the  conversation  to  avoid  one-­on-­one  pressure  induced  by  doctors  or  family.  Having  recently  legalized  PAS,  Vermont  must  address  these  is-­ sues.  If  we  allow  patients  to  sign  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do  Not  Resuscitateâ&#x20AC;?  waiver,  which  respects  the  wishes  of  a  patient  not  to  undergo  advanced  cardiac  support,  we  should  grant  those  diagnosed  with  terminal  or  painful  diseases  the  ability  to  chose  death  over  costly  and  often  wasteful  treatment.

Of  course,  oftentimes  there  is  middle  ground  between  PAS  and  aggressive  care  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  an  alternate  treat-­

ment  or  diagnosis  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  so  the  priority  should  be  to  avoid  situations  where  either  is  necessary.  However,  we  must  rethink  our  labeling  of  PAS  if  we  wish  to  remove  the  negative  connotations  that  the  word  â&#x20AC;&#x153;suicideâ&#x20AC;?  carries,  and  allow  those  who  wish  to  die  in  a  period  of  pain  or  discomfort  to  do  so.

If  highly  regulated,  PAS  has  the  potential  to  save  our  healthcare  system  millions  of  dollars,  as  well  as  save  many  elderly  and  terminally  ill  patients  painful  months  of  their  lives.  Choice  is  indeed  a  powerful  thing.  Amanda  Wiggans Middlebury  College

vinegar  for  several  hours  and  speak  to  it  in  soothing  tones  until  it  softens  up.  But  if  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  feeling  adventur-­ ous,  you  can  plunge  your  hands  into  a  bowl  of  the  green  leafy  loveliness  and  literally  massage  it,  breaking  down  its  connective  tissues  to  leave  it  tender  yet  not  lifeless.

Eager  to  try  this  method,  I  recently  threw  together  a  salad  of  raw  mas-­ VDJHG NDOH VXQĂ&#x20AC;RZHU VHHGV VKUHG-­

ded  carrots  and  dried  cranberries  with  a  maple  vinaigrette  dressing.  The  result  was  a  dish  that  was  col-­ RUIXO Ă&#x20AC;DYRUIXO DQG SOHDVDQWO\ FKHZ-­ able.  Trendy,  perhaps,  but  good.

It  does  make  me  a  bit  nervous,  though.  Now  that  massaging  kale  is  becoming  socially  acceptable,  I  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  help  wondering  whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  next  in  food  trends.  Whatever  it  is,  I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  dare  google  it.

Raymond (Continued  from  Page  4A) magazine  and  not  Cosmopolitan,  I  googled  the  technique  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  with  justi-­ ÂżDEOH WUHSLGDWLRQ ² DQG GLVFRYHUHG to  my  relief  that  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  legit.  You  can  even  see  YouTube  videos  of  people  massaging  kale.  All  the  cool  cooks  are  doing  it.

If  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  uncomfortable  with  that  level  of  intimacy  with  your  kale,  however,  you  can  just  soak  it  oil  and Â

No  doubt  about  it,  Vermonters  are  passionate  about  the  Green  Mountain  State.  Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  healthy  sign  of  an  engaged  citizenry.

One  project,  the  Addison-­Rutland  Natural  Gas  Project,  has  been  vigor-­ ously  debated.  Unfortunately,  some-­ times  the  facts  can  get  lost.  In  Vermont,  there  is  no  project  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  proposed  or  under  way  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  with  the  combined  economic  and  environmen-­ WDO EHQHÂżWV RI WKH $GGLVRQ 5XWODQG 1DWXUDO *DV 3URMHFW 7KH ÂżUVW RI WKUHH SKDVHV KDV HDUQHG D &HUWLÂżFDWH RI Public  Good  from  state  regulators,  regulators  are  reviewing  the  second,  and  the  third  is  in  the  planning  stages  to  expand  services  to  Rutland.

With  this  progress,  now  is  the  per-­ fect  time  to  review  the  facts  showing  how  customers,  communities  and  our  VWDWH ZLOO EHQH¿W IURP WKH ORQJ WHUP savings  and  other  advantages  of  the  Addison-­Rutland  Natural  Gas  Project.

AFFORDABILITY Natural  gas  is  safer,  cleaner  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  about  half  the  cost  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  compared  with  the  propane  or  oil  currently  used  by  most  Vermonters.  Homeowners  stand  to  save  up  to  $2,000  a  year,  and  employers  millions  that  can  be  reinvested.

JOBS Cutting  energy  bills  by  about  50  percent  will  encourage  job  retention  and  creation,  generating  as  much  as  three-­quarters  of  a  billion  dollars  in  energy  savings  over  the  next  several  decades.  Economic  development  experts  in  Rutland  County  continue  to  cite  the  need  for  natural  gas  service  to  attract  and  retain  employers  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  a  com-­ petitive  advantage  Chittenden  County  has  enjoyed  for  nearly  50  years.    COMMUNITY  FUNDING The  Addison-­Rutland  Natural  Gas  Project  will  shrink  municipal  heating Â

All  of  which  is  to  say:  If  you  know  somebody  whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  going  to  be  per-­ forming  or  playing  or  reading  or  ex-­ hibiting  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  especially  if  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  7-­year-­ old  in  Little  League  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  show  up  and  cheer.

Faith  Gong  has  worked  as  an  el-­ ementary  school  teacher,  a  freelance  SKRWRJUDSKHU DQG D QRQSURÂżW PDQ-­ ager.  Since  moving  to  Addison  Coun-­ ty  in  2011,  her  work  has  involved  caring  for  a  house  in  the  woods,  four  young  daughters,  one  anxiety-­prone  puppy  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  and  writing  for  her  blog,  The  Pickle  Patch. Â

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I  must  respectfully  disagree  with  Ted  Scheuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  upbeat  assessment  of  the  bond  vote  (letters,  May  19).

It  is  not  the  case  that  we  have  had  20  years  of  discussion  on  the  subject  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  certainly  not  focused  and  purpose-­ ful  discussion.  Once  the  selectboard  proclaimed  the  new  plan  there  was  DOPRVW QR RIÂżFLDOO\ VSRQVRUHG GLVFXV-­ sion,  and  certainly  no  invited  input  on  anything  more  substantive  than  cosmetic  details.  Young  people  and  people  new  to  town  were  not  around  for  prior  discussion  in  any  case  and  could  have  made  valuable  contribu-­ tions  if  given  a  chance,  which  of  course  they  werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.

Never  have  I  seen  Middlebury  as  sharply  and  bitterly  divided  as  on  this  bond  deal.

Neighbors,  friends,  colleagues  and  even  family  members  remain  angrily  split.  In  talking  with  voters  and  circu-­ lating  petitions,  I  found  that  responses  to  the  plan  did  not  correlate  with  any  common  predictor  of  voter  disposi-­ tion.  They  were  personal,  individual  and  strong.

The  bond  undeniably  won  a  solid  majority.  But  an  outcome  which  leaves  45  percent  of  the  voters  deeply  distressed  about  a  radical  recon-­ struction  of  their  town  is  far  from  a  consensus,  let  alone  the  enthusiastic  endorsement  that  the  selectboard/col-­ lege/Addison  Independent  editorship  coalition  would  like  to  claim.  Most  of  the  opposition  stems  from  disagree-­ ment  with  both  the  scheme  and  the  inept  process,  but  some  is  certainly  reaction  to  the  perceived  arrogance Â

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to  the  mill  will  save  Vermonters  $45  million  of  the  cost  to  bring  natural  gas  to  Rutland  while  reducing  emissions  by  1  million  tons  over  20  years.  One  of  the  largest  employers  in  our  region,  the  mill  spends  more  than  $3  million  on  goods  and  services  from  Vermont  businesses,  $2.5  million  on  Vermont  ZRRG DQG ¿EHU DQG SD\V RYHU PLOOLRQ LQ ZDJHV DQG EHQH¿WV WR 9HU-­ monters  working  at  the  mill.

NATIONAL,  LOCAL  SUPPORT 7RJHWKHU DOO RI WKHVH EHQHÂżWV DUH why  President  Obama,  his  energy  secretary,  the  U.S.  Environmental  Protection  Agency  and  a  growing  list  of  scientists  and  regulators  support  natural  gas  and  more  modern  extrac-­ tion  methods.  They  are  also  the  reason  North  American  natural  gas  is  part  of  their  policies  to  cut  emissions,  achieve  energy  independence  and  strengthen  the  economy.  These  are  also  the  reasons  Rutland  Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  elected  leg-­ islators  have  unanimously  endorsed  the  project.  LEARN  MORE Natural  gas  can  strengthen  the  HFRQRP\ E\ VLJQLÂżFDQWO\ UHGXFLQJ energy  costs,  improving  air  quality  and  supporting  alternative  energy  development  through  locally  sourced  methane  and  other  projects.   Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  time  to  extend  the  economic  and  environ-­ PHQWDO EHQHÂżWV RI WKLV FOHDQHU PRUH affordable  heating  source  beyond  Chittenden  County.  For  more  information  about  the  Addison-­Rutland  Natural  Gas  Project,  and  for  details  on  upcoming  infor-­ mational  open  houses,  visit  www. addisonrutlandnaturalgas.com.

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PAGE  6A  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  May  22,  2014

Marjory Little, 85, formerly of Middlebury

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PORTLAND,  Ore.  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Marjory  Hillier  Little  passed  away  on  Tuesday,  May  13,  2014,  in  Portland,  Ore. The  daughter  of  Conrad  Hillier  and  Reta  Hicks  Hillier,  she  was  born  March  10,  1929,  in  Lancaster,  N.H.  She  married  Kenneth  Little  on  June  29,  1947.  She  lived  in  Middlebury,  Vt.,  for  43  years.  In  that  time  she  made  a  lot  of  friends,  was  active  in  Home  Den,  and  ran  a  day  care  in  her  home  and  touched  a  lot  of  lives.  She  moved  to  Merrimack,  N.H.,  after  retiring  to  live  with  her  daughter  Beverly.  During  that  time  she  did  volunteer  work  for  St.  Joseph  Community  Services  but  also  enjoyed  traveling  between  Florida,  Oregon,  Colorado,  Nova  Scotia  and  Newfoundland. Â

Raymond Barnes, 67, Bridport learn  the  game.  He  had  a  soft  spot  for  animals,  especially  watching  birds  at  his  feeders  and  fondly  caring  for  his  many  cats  and  dogs  throughout  his  life.

Surviving  family  members  include  his  wife  of  40  years,  Charlotte  (Payne)  Barnes;͞  his  three  sons,  Jason  R.  Barnes  and  his  wife  Becky,  Kyle  3 %DUQHV DQG KLV VLJQL¿FDQW RWKHU Lisa  Valley  and  Mark  G.  Barnes  and  his  wife  Jennifer  (Lussier),  all  of  Bridport;͞  his  brother  Henry  N.  Barnes  of  Southwest  Ranches,  Fla.;͞  two  grandsons,  Tyler  A.  Brouillard  and  Alex  R.  Barnes;͞  an  aunt,  Edla  Browne  of  Bridport;͞  an  aunt  by  marriage,  Mattie  Atkins  and  her  husband,  Lloyd  of  Richmond;͞  a  niece,  Elizabeth  Barnes;͞  three  neph-­ ews,  Paul  Barnes,  Matthew  Barnes  and  Michael  Barnes,  all   of  Southwest  Ranches,  Fla.;͞  and  several  cousins.   A  special  thanks  to  Dr.  Nunnink,  Dr.  Thomas,  Dr.  Sprague,  Vermont  Center  for  Cancer  Medicine,  the  Shepherdson  4  oncology  staff,  Addison  County  Home  Health  and  Hospice,  and  Happy  Hearts.   A  graveside  service  will  be  conducted  at  1  p.m.,Tuesday,  May  27,  2014,  at  Bridport  Central  Cemetery  with  Rev.  Tim  Franklin,  pastor  of  Bridport  Congregational  &KXUFK RI¿FLDWLQJ

RAYMOND  S.  BARNES If  desired  the  family  suggests  that  memorial  donations  be  made  to  Addison  County  Home  Health  and  Hospice,  the  Bridport  Congregational  Church  or  Addison  County  Humane  Society.   Arrangements  are  under  the  direc-­ tion  of  Sanderson-­Ducharme  Funeral  Home,  Middlebury,  www.sanderson-­ IXQHUDOVHUYLFH FRP ¸

Illean Fortin, 92, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Illean  C.  Fortin,  92,  died  Friday,  May  16,  2014,  at  Helen  Porter  Healthcare  and  Rehabilitation  Center  in  Middlebury.

She  was  born  Dec.  23,  1921,  in  New  Haven,  the  daughter  of  the  late  Phillip  and  Annette  (Sharrow)  Cyr.  She  was  a  graduate  of  Beeman  Academy,  class  of  1939.  She  worked  for  30  years  at  Fellows  Gear  Shaper  LQ 6SULQJ¿HOG 6KH ZDV D PHPEHU RI the  Parish  Council  in  Chester  along  with  the  Ladies  Club  and  Book  Club  in  Chester.

She  married  Jean  Fortin  in  September  1967.  They  lived  in  Connecticut  for  several  years  before  they  retired.  According  to  relatives,  together  they  enjoyed  traveling.  They  settled  in  Florida  where  she  spent  17  years  before  returning  to  Middlebury  to  be  near  her  family.

She  is  survived  by  her  sister  Helen Â

Dupoise,  brother-­in-­law  Francis  Dupoise,  sister  in-­law  Elizabeth  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bettyâ&#x20AC;?  Cyr  and  numerous  nieces  and  nephews.

She  was  predeceased  by  her  husband,  Jean;Íž  her  sister  Marion  Grace  and  her  husband  Leonard;Íž  her  brother  Wilbur  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mikeâ&#x20AC;?  Cyr  and  his  wife  Mabel;Íž  and  her  brother  Louis  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Patâ&#x20AC;?  Cyr. A  Mass  of  Christian  burial  was  celebrated  on  Wednesday,  May  21,  2014,  at  11  a.m.  at  St.  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Catholic  Church,  with  Msgr.  John  McDermott  as  celebrant.  Burial  followed  in  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Cemetery  in  Vergennes.

Memorial  contributions  may  be  made  to  St.  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Catholic  Church  at  326  College  St.,  Middlebury,  VT  05753,  or  to  the  Helen  Porter  Healthcare  and  Rehabilitation  Center  Activities  Fund  at  30  Porter  Drive,  Middlebury,  VT  05753.

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Melissa Mumford, 48, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Melissa  Ann  Mumford,  age  48,  died  Sunday,  May  18,  2014,  at  Rutland  Regional  Medical  Center.

Miss  Mumford  was  born  in  Rutland  on  May  6,  1966.  She  was  the  daughter  of  Vincent  and  Betty  (Derrick)  Mumford.  She  grew  up  in  Cornwall  and  received  her  education  in  Middlebury  schools.  She  had  been  a  Middlebury  resident  since  1988  moving  here  from  Cornwall.  She  worked  for  more  than  20  years  in  the  kitchen  at  Middlebury  College.  She  enjoyed  camping,  helping  others,  watching  T.V.  and  travelling.

Surviving  are  her  mother,  Betty  Brileya  of  Shoreham;͞  her  sister,  Shelia  Racine  of  Texas;͞  stepsisters  Judith  Brileya  of  Rutland,  Holly  Brileya  of  Forest  Dale  and  Jenni  Brileya  of  Rutland;͞  stepbrother  Steven  Brileya  of  Shoreham;͞  her  aunt,  Joyce  Atwood;͞  and  sister-­in-­law  Elaine  Mumford.

She  was  predeceased  by  her  father,  Vincent  Mumford;Íž  her  brother,  Ronald  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Butchâ&#x20AC;?  Mumford;Íž  two  sisters,  Connie  Towle  and  Deanna  Willette;Íž  and  stepfa-­ ther  Arnold  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stubbyâ&#x20AC;?  Brileya.

The  graveside  committal  service  and  burial  will  take  place  on  Friday,  May  23,  2014,  at  12  noon,  at  Forest  Dale  Cemetery.  The  Rev.  Richard  White,  pastor  of  the  Brandon  Congregational  &KXUFK ZLOO RI¿FLDWH )ROORZLQJ WKH ceremony  the  family  will  receive  friends  at  the  Congregational  Church  Fellowship  Hall,  for  a  time  of  remembrance.

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ADDISON  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Loren  C.  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bryan,  88,  passed  away  Friday,  May  16,  2014,  at  Helen  Porter  Healthcare  &  Rehabilitation  Center  in  Middlebury.

He  was  born  Feb.  6,  1926,  in  Addison,  the  son  of  Ralph  and  Grace  Raines  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bryan.

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enjoyed  gardening,  bird  watching  and  outdoors.

Predeceased  by  his  wife  Nancy  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bryan  on  Dec.  23,  2002.

Loren  is  survived  by  his  children  Patrick  and  wife  Jeanne  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bryan,  Stephen  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bryan,  Greg  and  wife  Debra  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bryan,  Diane  and  husband  Barry  Tracy  and  Joanne  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bryan;Íž  his  grandchildren,  Kelli,  Jennifer,  Janet,  Ashley,  Chris  and  Katie;Íž  and  three Â

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BRIDPORT  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Raymond  Sollace  Barnes,  67,  a  lifelong  resident  of  Bridport,  died  Wednesday,  May  7,  2014,  at  home  surrounded  by  his  loving  family.

Born  Aug.  24,  1946,  at  Mary  Fletcher  Hospital,  Burlington,  he  was  the  son  of  the  late  George  and  Helen  (Sollace)  Barnes.

Raymond  graduated  with  honors  from  Middlebury  Union  High  School,  class  of  1964.   Dairy  farming  was  his  enthusiasti-­ cally  chosen  career  as  he  and  his  wife  and  sons  operated  the  family  dairy  farm  for  many  years.  He  was  active  in  the  Bridport  community  where  he  served  as  justice  of  the  peace  and  was  a  member  of  the  Bridport  Planning  Board.  He  was  a  member  of  the  Bridport  Congregational  Church  where  he  served  as  a  deacon  and  trustee.   His  other  passions  included  motorcycling,  snowmobiling,  golf-­ ing  and  playing  rural  league  soft-­ EDOO IUHTXHQWO\ KLWWLQJ SRS Ă&#x20AC;LHV to  family  and  friends.  He  enjoyed  trips  to  Maine  and  a  monthlong  trip  he  and  his  wife  took  across  country  to  Montana  in  2005.  He  especially  enjoyed  Little  Big  Horn  among  the  several  stops  along  the  way.  His  love  for  baseball  was  exhibited  as  he  watched  his  sons  and  grandsons Â

She  then  moved  to  Portland  in  2006  with  her  daughter  where  she  lived  until  she  passed  away.  She  was  predeceased  by  her  husband,  Kenneth;͞  two  sons,  Jeffery  and  Robert;͞  and  a  brother,  Richard  Hillier.

She  is  survived  by  a  daughter,  Beverly  Little;͞  two  sons,  Conrad  Little  and  Richard  Gage-­Little  and  his  wife  Marcia;͞  a  granddaughter,  Guava;͞  and  two  great-­grandchil-­ dren,  Ashaan  and  Corrina.  She  is  also  survived  by  three  sisters,  Barbara  Ledger,  Carol  Watkins  and  Norma  Pinckney.

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Cora Dragon, 95, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Cora  C.  Dragon,  95,  a  longtime  resident  of  Middlebury,  died  Tuesday,  May  20,  2014,  at  Helen  Porter  Healthcare  and  Rehabilitation  Center  where  she  had  resided  for  the  past  year.

Born  in  Castleton  June  4,  1918,  she  was  the  daughter  of  the  late  Michael  and  Claudia  (Smith)  Smith.   Cora  was  a  homemaker  and  had  been  employed  in  food  service  at  Middlebury  College  for  several  years.  She  was  a  member  of  Russ  Sholes  Senior  Center,  Robert  Frost  Seniors,  and  a  volunteer  at  RSVP.  She  was  a  member  of  East  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church  and  was  a  member  of  the  Methodist  Women.  Surviving  family  members  include  two  sons,  Michael  E.  Dragon  and  his  wife  Sandra  of  Middlebury  and  Joseph  K.  Dragon  and  his  wife  Kelly  of  East  Middlebury;Íž  three  daughters,  Beverly  J.  DeGray  and  her  husband  CONSTANCE  PLUNKETT Rodney  of  Salisbury,  Marie  E.  Warner  and  her  husband  Ronald  of  by  her  sisters  Zoe  Youmans  and  Salisbury,  and  Dawn  M.  Boise  and  Dorothy  Mead;Íž  her  children  Kathleen  her  husband  Bryan  of  Cornwall;Íž  a  Plunkett-­Black  and  husband  Bryce  Black  of  Arkansaw,  Wis.,  Stephen  Plunkett  and  partner  Nancy  Hefron  of  Scottsdale,  Ariz.,  and  Christine  Plunkett  and  partner  John  Watson  of  Middlebury;Íž  grandchildren  Lorin  BRISTOL  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Bristol  police  Black,  Christopher  Black  and  his  wife  on  May  16  arrested  a  local  man  Laurel,  William  Geoffey  Black  and  who  they  said  was  driving  with  a  his  wife  Martha  and  son  Elijah,  Isaac  blood  alcohol  level  three  times  the  Plunkett,  Sarah  P.  Williams  Benson  legal  limit;Íž  they  also  cited  him  for  and  her  husband  Brian  Benson,  Paige  resisting  arrest.

Plunkett  Williams,  Evan  Plunkett  Shortly  before  1  p.m.  last  Friday  Williams,  Peter  Watson,  and  Emily  afternoon,  police  received  a  report  Watson  Bilodeau  and  her  wife  Laura;͞  that  an  intoxicated  man  had  driven  and  11  nieces  and  nephews.  from  Champlain  Farms  on  West  A  memorial  service  will  be  held  Street.  Police  located  the  man,  at  All  Souls  Interfaith  Gathering  in  identified  as  James  D.  Hanf,  62,  Shelburne  on  July  12,  2014,  at  4  at  his  home  on  Mountain  Street  in  p.m.  The  family  asks  that  contribu-­ Bristol.  When  officers  attempted  tions  in  memory  of  Connie  be  sent  to  arrest  Hanf  for  DUI,  Hanf  to  the  Green  Mountain  Club,  4711  became  combative,  according  to  Waterbury-­Stowe  Rd.,  Waterbury  police.  Eventually,  police  were  Center,  VT  05677,  or  to  the  Vermont  able  to  subdue  Hanf  without  injury  Respite  House,  99  Allen  Brook  Lane,  to  himself  or  officers.

After  being  processed  at  the  :LOOLVWRQ 97 ¸ ACT  1  detox  center  in  Burlington,  officers  determined  Hanf  to  have Â

Constance Plunkett, 86, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Constance  R.  Plunkett,  86,  died  peacefully  at  Vermont  Respite  House  in  Williston  on  May  20,  2014.  She  was  born  in  Bronxville,  N.Y.,  on  Sept.  4,  1927,  the  daughter  of  Daniel  deVere  Raymond  and  Zoe  (Campbell  Hennion)  Raymond.  She  graduated  from  Bronxville  High  School  in  1945  and  Connecticut  College  in  1949.

At  Connecticut  College,  she  majored  in  chemistry,  minored  in  Russian,  and  studied  classical  piano.  Following  graduation,  she  worked  as  a  lab  technician  at  the  Long  Island  Biological  Association  in  Cold  Spring  Harbor,  N.Y.,  where  she  met  her  future  husband,  Geoffrey  Plunkett.  They  were  married  in  1951  and  moved  to  Ithaca,  N.Y.,  where  Geoffrey  attended  Cornell  University.  Connieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  intent  was  to  pursue  a  career  as  a  medi-­ cal  translator,  but  she  found  that  the  opportunities  for  women  were  very  limited.  Following  the  birth  of  their  ¿UVW FKLOG WKH IDPLO\ PRYHG WR :HVW Grove,  Pa.,  where  Connie  taught  kindergarten  while  working  towards  her  Master  of  Education  degree,  which  she  earned  from  the  University  of  Delaware.

In  1965,  the  family  moved  to  Vermont  and  settled  on  the  large  Milton  farm  that  would  be  their  home  for  the  next  45  years.  Connie  taught  science  and  math  at  South  Burlington  Middle  School  and  High  School  from  1969  to  1987,  where  she  earned  a  reputation  as  an  inquisitive  and  creative  teacher,  and  as  a  strong  DGYRFDWH IRU JLUOV GHYHORSLQJ FRQ¿-­ dence  in  math  and  the  sciences.  She  participated  actively  in  the  South  Burlington  Education  Association,  serving  as  its  president  and  as  a  skilled  and  respected  mediator.

After  retirement  she  continued  to  apply  her  teaching  skills  through  the  Seniornet  computer  and  technol-­ ogy  education  programs  in  South Â

Burlington.

Throughout  her  teaching  career,  Connie  also  pursued  her  many  outside  interests  in  peace  and  social  justice,  music,  the  environment,  gardening,  and  the  outdoors.  She  and  Geof  shared  a  great  love  and  enjoyment  of  their  farm,  maintaining  hiking  and  ski  trails,  raising  a  variety  of  farm  animals,  and  cultivating  large  gardens  of  fruits  and  vegetables.  They  worked  together  to  ensure  the  permanent  preservation  of  much  of  their  property  through  conservation  easements  through  the  Vermont  Land  Trust.  After  college,  music  remained  an  important  part  of  Connieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  life.  Over  the  course  of  her  lifetime,  she  played  and  taught  piano,  played  the  violin  in  the  University  of  Vermont  Orchestra,  and  played  recorder  and  viola  de  gamba  with  several  small  ensembles  of  musical  friends.  In  recent  years,  an  unusual  hearing  disorder  deprived  her  of  her  ability  to  listen  to  music.

Connie  and  Geof  were  active  members  of  the  Green  Mountain  Club  for  over  40  years,  and  were  honored  for  their  volunteer  work  on  the  Long  Trail.  In  their  later  years,  they  enjoyed  bicycling  with  the  Silver  Streakers,  and  they  continued  to  hike,  ski,  canoe  and  bicycle  together  into  their  early  80s.  In  2010,  as  their  ability  to  continue  with  these  recreational  activ-­ ities  waned,  they  sold  their  farm  and  moved  to  Middlebury  to  be  closer  to  family  members.

Connie  continued  to  maintain  an  DFWLYH LQWHOOHFWXDO OLIH 'XULQJ KHU ¿QDO weeks,  she  was  reading  a  biography  of  Theodore  Roosevelt  and  a  book  about  the  Supreme  Court;͞  and  proposing  a  discussion  group  among  her  friends  on  the  subject  of  the  ethical,  legal  and  technological  issues  relating  to  the  use  of  military  drones.

Connie  was  predeceased  by  her  husband,  Geof,  in  2012,  and  her  sister  Vera  Granlund.  She  is  survived Â

daughter-­in-­law,  Sandra  Dragon  of  Middlebury;͞  seven  grandchildren,  Kim  Liberty,  Tae  Allen,  Nicole  Elithorpe,  Albie  Cousineau,  Shelly  Rheal,  Michael  Dragon  and  Jamie  Dragon;͞  seven  great-­grandchildren;͞  and  several  nieces  and  nephews.   She  was  predeceased  by  her  husband,  Joseph  E.  Dragon,  in  1976;͞  a  son,  Ellsworth  E.  Dragon;͞  a  daugh-­ ter,  Claudia  E.  Dragon;͞  four  broth-­ ers,  Howard  Smith,  Daniel  Smith,  Kenneth  Smith  and  Russell  Smith;͞  three  sisters,  Marjorie  Goodwin,  Gladys  Walker  and  Ruth  Cox;͞  and  a  grandson,  Jeremiah  Warner.   There  will  be  no  calling  hours.

Funeral  services  will  be  conducted  at  11  a.m.  on  Saturday,  May  24,  at  East  Middlebury  United  Methodist  Church  with  Rev.  5REHUW %XVKPDQ SDVWRU RI¿FLDW-­ ing.  Private  burial  will  follow  in  CORA  DRAGON Middlebury  Cemetery.

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a  blood  alcohol  level  of  0.312  percent;Íž  the  legal  limit  is  0.08  percent.  Police  also  alleged  that  Hanf  did  not  have  a  valid  driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  license  and  had  taken  the  vehicle  he  drove  without  permission  from  the  owner.

Police  cited  Hanf  for  DUI,  resist-­ ing  arrest  and  operating  a  vehicle  without  the  ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  consent.  He  is  due  to  answer  the  charges  in  Addison  County  Superior  Court  on  June  2.

In  other  recent  activity,  Bristol  police  on  May  14  at  4:46  p.m.  got Â

a  call  from  staff  at  the  Addison  Northeast  Supervisory  Union  office,  who  reported  a  disoriented  woman  wandering  around  the  parking  lot  at  the  ANeSU  office  in  Bristol.  Police  located  the  woman,  identified  as  Andrea  Pray,  36,  of  Waterbury,  in  a  restroom  of  the  ANeSU  office  and  determined  she  had  been  drinking.  Police  said  further  investigation  revealed  she  had  been  drinking  earlier  in  the  day  in  Waterbury  and  drove  to  Bristol.  Officers  found  her  vehicle  abandoned  in  the  Rite  Aid  parking  lot.  She  was  processed  for  DUI  and  the  test  showed  a  blood  alcohol  content  of  0.197  percent,  police  said.  She  was  released  to  a  family  member  with  a  citation  to  appear  in  Addison  Superior  Court  on  June  2.

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conducted  at  10  a.m.  on  Tuesday,  May  &KXUFK RI¿FLDWLQJ 27,  2014,  at  St.  Genevieve  Cemetery,  Military  honors  will  be  provided  Shoreham,  with  the  Rev.  William  by  Vermont  National  Guard  Military  R.  Beaudin,  pastor  of  St.  Genevieve  Funeral  Honor  Guard  of  Colchester.

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Senior  luncheon  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  May  23,  11:30  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.,  Rosieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Restaurant.  CVAA  and  Rosieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  partner  to  offer  a  home-­cooked  meal  of  chicken  and  vegetable  quiche,  coleslaw  and  fruit  crisp.  Suggested  donation  $5.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119.  Open  studio  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  May  23,  2-­5  p.m.,  Deborah  Sharpe-­Lunstead  Papermaking  Studio,  37  Washington  St.  Sharpe-­Lunstead  will  demonstrate  how  paper  is  made  and  how  she  paints  her  luminous  landscapes.  Open  studio  hours  daily  through  May  25.  Info:  382-­1560.  Table  of  Grace  free  meal  in  Vergennes.  Friday,  May  23,  5:30-­6:30  p.m.,  Vergennes  Congregational  Church.  Monthly  dinner  sponsored  by  the  North  Ferrisburgh  United  Methodist,  St.  Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Episcopal,  Vergennes  Congregational  and  St.  Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  churches.  Free,  but  donations  accepted.  This  monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  menu:  meatloaf,  potatoes,  gravy,  corn,  dessert.  Senior  Week  choral  concert  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  May  23,  8-­10  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  The  Middlebury  College  Choir  celebrates  its  graduates  with  a  concert  of  studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  favorite  repertoire  from  the  past  four  years.  Free.  Info:  443-­3168  or  www.middlebury.edu/arts. Â

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THURSDAY

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SATURDAY

Work  day  on  the  TAM  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  May  24,  meeting  time  and  place  TBA.  Join  the  Middlebury  Area  Land  Trust  and  help  spruce  up  a  section  of  the  Trail  Around  Middlebury,  probably  on  the  Jackson  section.  Work  on  graveling  wet  areas,  repairing  bridges  or  boardwalks  and  clearing  the  trail.  Info:  info@maltvt.org  or  388-­1007.  Early  bird  nature  walk  in  Orwell.  Saturday,  May  24,  8-­10  a.m.,  Mt.  Independence  State  Historic  Site.  Bird  expert  Sue  Wetmore  leads  a  walk  to  introduce  the  birds  of  spring  and  spring  migration.  Wear  sturdy  shoes  and  dress  for  the  weather.  No  pets,  please.  Fee  $5  adults,  free  for  children  under  15.  Info:  759-­2412.  Annual  plant  sale  in  East  Middlebury.  Saturday,  May  24,  9  a.m.-­noon,  Sarah  Partridge  Library.  A  variety  of  plants  and  books  will  be  on  sale.  Proceeds  go  toward  the  libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  budget  for  books  and  supplies.  Info:  sarahpartridge@ilsleypublicli-­ brary.org.  Annual  plant  sale  in  North  Ferrisburgh.  Saturday,  May  24,  9  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  North  Ferrisburgh  United  Methodist  Church.  Proceeds  support  local  missions.  Plant,  book  and  bake  sale  in  Orwell.  Saturday,  May  24,  9  a.m.-­3  p.m.,  Orwell  Free  Library.  Plants,  used  ERRNV DQG EDNHG JRRGV ZLOO EH VROG WR EHQHÂżW WKH library.  Info:  948-­2041.  Town-­wide  lawn  sale  in  Lincoln.  Saturday,  May  24,  9  a.m.-­3  p.m.,  throughout  Lincoln.  Weathervane  Senior  Housing  sponsors  its  25th  annual  town-­wide  VDOH 0DSV DYDLODEOH )RRG YHQGRUV UDIĂ&#x20AC;H secret  gifts  at  some  sales.  Rain  or  shine.  Two-­day  town-­wide  sale  in  New  Haven.  Saturday,  May  24,  9  a.m.-­5  p.m.,  lawns  and  garages  through-­ out  town.  Maps  available  starting  May  21  at  the  WRZQ RIÂżFH OLEUDU\ 9LOODJH *UHHQ 0DUNHW 1HZ Haven  Jiffy  Mart  and  New  Haven  Mobil.  To  be  added  to  the  map,  call  453-­5978.  Continues  on  May  25.  Car  wash  and  bake  sale  in  Vergennes.  Saturday,  May  24,  10  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  Gaines  Insurance,  Monkton  5RDG DQG 5RXWH 7R EHQHÂżW WKH 1RUWKODQGV -RE Corps  prom.  Vermont  Open  Studio  Weekend.  Saturday,  May  24,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.,  throughout  Vermont.  A  state-­ wide  celebration  of  the  visual  arts  when  Vermont  artists  and  craftspeople  invite  the  public  to  visit  their  studios.  Maps  of  13  Brandon-­area  open  studies  are  available  at  the  Brandon  Artists  Guild.  Info:  www.vermontcrafts.com  or  802-­223-­3380.  Continues  May  25.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Transplanting  Seedlingsâ&#x20AC;?  workshop  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  May  24,  10:30-­11:30  a.m.,  Ilsley  Public  Library.  Help  plant  seeds  in  the  library  garden.  Info:  388-­4095.  Open  studio  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  May  24,  12:30-­5  p.m.,  Deborah  Sharpe-­Lunstead  Papermaking  Studio,  37  Washington  St.  As  part  of  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Open  Studio  Weekend,  Sharpe-­Lunstead  will  demonstrate  how  paper  is  made  and  how  she  paints  her  luminous  land-­ scapes.  She  will  be  joined  by  Burlington  artist  Margaret  Coleman,  who  will  beat  paper  pulp  and  cast  paper  sculptures.  Open  studio  hours  daily  through  May  25.  Info:  382-­1560.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art  Rocksâ&#x20AC;?  opening  celebration  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  May  24,  7-­9  p.m.,  Brandon  Town  Hall.  The  town  hall  will  hold  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unveiling  of  the  Rockers,â&#x20AC;?  the  kick-­off  of  a  town-­wide  art  project  in  which  rockers  of  all  shapes,  sizes,  styles  and  ages,  painted  by  members  of  the  Brandon  Artists  Guild,  will  be  displayed  around  town  and  then  auctioned  off  at  the  end  of  the  summer.  Info:  247-­4956  or  www.brandonartistsguild.org.  Eight  02  in  concert  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  May  24,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  Eight  02  plays  what  they  call  â&#x20AC;&#x153;accessible  fusion,â&#x20AC;?  a  blending  of  the  best  elements  of  both  smooth  and  fusion  jazz.  Tickets  $15.  Reservations  recommended  at  802-­465-­4071  or  info@brandon-­music.net. Â

May

25

SUNDAY

All-­you-­can-­eat  Masonic  breakfast  in  Bridport.  Sunday,  May  25,  7:30-­11  a.m.,  Bridport  Masonic  Community  Hall.  Pancakes,  French  toast,  eggs,  coffee  and  many  extras. Â

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Last-­Sunday-­of-­the-­month  breakfast  in  Vergennes.  Sunday,  May  25,  7:30-­10  a.m.,  Dorchester  Lodge,  School  Street.  The  Dorchester  Lodge  F&AM  will  serve  its  regular  all-­you-­can-­eat  breakfast  with  pancakes,  French  toast,  bacon,  sausage,  home  fries,  scrambled  eggs,  juice  and  coffee.  Two-­day  town-­wide  sale  in  New  Haven.  Sunday,  May  25,  9  a.m.-­5  p.m.,  lawns  and  garages  throughout  town.  Maps  available  starting  May  21  DW WKH WRZQ RIÂżFH OLEUDU\ 9LOODJH *UHHQ 0DUNHW New  Haven  Jiffy  Mart  and  New  Haven  Mobil.  To  be  added  to  the  map,  call  453-­5978.  Vermont  Open  Studio  Weekend.  Sunday,  May  25,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.,  throughout  Vermont.  A  statewide  celebration  of  the  visual  arts  when  Vermont  artists  and  craftspeople  invite  the  public  to  visit  their  studios.  Maps  of  13  Brandon-­area  open  studies  are  available  at  the  Brandon  Artists  Guild.  Info:  www.vermontcrafts.com  or  802-­223-­3380.  Open  studio  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  May  25,  12:30-­5  p.m.,  Deborah  Sharpe-­Lunstead  Papermaking  Studio,  37  Washington  St.  As  part  of  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Open  Studio  Weekend,  Sharpe-­Lunstead  will  demonstrate  how  paper  is  made  and  how  she  paints  her  luminous  landscapes.  She  will  be  joined  by  Burlington  artist  Margaret  Coleman,  who  will  beat  paper  pulp  and  cast  paper  sculptures.  Open  studio  hours  daily  through  May  25.  Info:  382-­1560.  Artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  â&#x20AC;&#x153;story  hourâ&#x20AC;?  in  Brandon.  Sunday,  May  25,  2-­4  p.m.,  Compass  Music  and  Arts  Center.  Meet  artists  Maurie  Harrington,  Lyn  DuMoulin  and  Andrea  Varney,  whose  work  is  featured  in  the  current  exhibit  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Watercolors:  The  Artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Story.â&#x20AC;?  The  three  will  share  their  stories,  discuss  their  work,  talk  about  their  techniques  and  maybe  reveal  a  few  secrets.  Light  refreshments  served.  Info:  802-­247-­4295  or  www.cmacvt. org. Â

May

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the  Bristol  American  Legion.  Memorial  Day  observance  in  Monkton.  Monday,  May  26,  7-­9  p.m.,  East  Monkton  Church.  The  Monkton  Museum  and  Historical  Society  hosts  this  event,  which  includes  readings  from  a  number  of  Civil  War  letters  written  by  a  Monkton  soldier.  No  restroom  facilities.  Free. Â

May

27

TUESDAY

Senior  luncheon  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  May  27,  11:30  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.,  Russ  Sholes  Senior  Center.  CVAA  spon-­ sors  a  luncheon  of  sweet  and  sour  chicken  breast,  ULFH SLODI ZLWK YHJHWDEOHV EURFFROL Ă&#x20AC;RUHWV ZKROH wheat  bread  and  pineapple  tidbits.  Suggested  donation  $4.  Please  bring  your  own  place  setting.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  634.  Free  transportation  via  ACTR:  388-­1946.  Auditions  for  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Twelfth  Nightâ&#x20AC;?  in  Bristol.  Tuesday,  May  27,  7-­9  p.m.,  Holley  Hall.  The  Bristol  Gateway  Players  will  hold  auditions  for  this  summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  perfor-­ mance  of  William  Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  comedy  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Twelfth  Night.â&#x20AC;?  Also  on  May  28  and  30.  Performances  July  25-­27  and  Aug.  1-­3.  Milk  &  Honey  Quiltersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Guild  meeting  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  May  27,  7-­9  p.m.,  American  Legion.  Joan  Ford,  author  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scrap  Therapy,  Cut  the  Scraps,â&#x20AC;?  will  present  a  trunk  show  and  discus-­ sion  of  her  interesting  and  modern  approach  to  making  beautiful  quilts  from  her  fabric  stash.  Show-­and-­tell.  Info:  352-­5776. Â

MONDAY

Memorial  Day  parade  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  May  26,  9-­10  a.m.,  downtown  Middlebury.  Memorial  Day  parade  in  Brandon.  Monday,  May  26,  10-­11  a.m.,  downtown  Brandon.  Memorial  Day  parade  in  Hancock.  Monday,  May  26,  10-­11  a.m.,  downtown  Hancock.  Memorial  Day  parade  in  Vergennes.  Monday,  May  26,  11  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  downtown  Vergennes.  Keynote  speaker  is  Michael  Wojciechowski,  a  decorated  veteran  from  Addison.  Traditional  chicken  barbecue  follows  on  the  green  at  1  p.m.  Memorial  Day  open  house  in  Vergennes.  Monday,  May  26,  noon-­2  p.m.,  Vergennes  Opera  House.  Add  your  note  to  the  mural  of  thanks  for  our  veterans  and  active  soldiers.  The  mural  will  be  given  to  the  American  Legion  for  their  members  and  visitors  to  enjoy.  Memorial  Day  parade  in  Bristol.  Monday,  May  26,  1-­2  p.m.,  downtown  Bristol.  Ceremony  with  a  Vermont  National  Guard  RIÂżFHU IROORZHG by  an  open  house  at Â

Wooden  whimsy â&#x20AC;&#x153;AMANDA  MAY  TUFFâ&#x20AC;?  by  Norton  Latourelle  is  part  of  the  current  Sheldon  Museum  exhibit  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lost  Gardens  of  New  England  and  Creative  Carvings  by  Norton  Latourelle.â&#x20AC;?  Sheldon  Ex-­ ecutive  Director  Bill  Brooks  will  give  a  gallery  talk  on  this  exhibit  every  Wednesday  at  noon  through  Aug.  6.  ,QGHSHQGHQW ÂżOH SKRWR 7UHQW &DPSEHOO

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calendar and  20-­minute  singing/dancing  workshop  before  audition.  Callbacks,  if  needed,  on  June  4.  Info:  802-­989-­1901  or  alayden27@gmail.com. Â

Jun

4

WEDNESDAY

Two-­day  teen  clothing  swap  and  shop  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  June  4,  3-­7  p.m.,  Middlebury  Union  High  School  front  hallway.  Addison  Central  Teens  hosts  two  days  of  swapping  and  bargain  shop-­ ping.  Students  only  11:30-­3  p.m.;  open  to  the  public  3-­7  p.m.  Bring  in  teen-­friendly  gently  used  clothing,  accessories,  jewelry,  knick-­knacks,  DVDs,  CDs  and  more,  and  swap  for  other  items  based  on  a  point  system.  Cash  also  accepted.  Donations  welcome.  Info:  989-­8934  or  jutta@ addisonteens.com.  Continues  June  5.  ³5HGHHPHU 3UHVLGHQW 7KH 6LJQLÂżFDQFH RI Jimmy  Carterâ&#x20AC;?  talk  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  June  4,  7-­9  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Dartmouth  profes-­ sor  Randall  Bloomer  will  consider  the  parallels  between  the  religious  right  and  President  Jimmy  Carter  in  this  First  Wednesdays  lecture.  Free. Â

Jun

5

Sewn  scenery â&#x20AC;&#x153;ORCHARD  BY  LAKEâ&#x20AC;?  was  created  by  fabric  artist  Judith  Reilly,  who  will  open  her  Brandon  stu-­ dio  to  the  public  Saturday  and  Sunday,  May  24  and  25,  as  part  of  Vermont  Open  Studio  Weekend.  A  map  of  all  the  participating  studios  across  the  state  can  be  found  at  www.vermontcrafts.com.

May

28

WEDNESDAY

Senior  luncheon  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  May  28,  11  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Bristol  American  Legion.  CVAA  invites  seniors  to  a  meal  of  roast  turkey,  mashed  pota-­ toes,  gravy,  Brussels  sprouts,  cranberry  sauce,  white  bread  and  oatmeal  bars.  Suggested  dona-­ tion  $4.  Bring  your  own  place  setting.  Free  trans-­ portation  with  ACTR:  388-­1946.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119,  ext.  610.  Gallery  talk  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  May  28,  noon-­1  p.m.,  Henry  Sheldon  Museum.  Museum  Director  Bill  Brooks  leads  a  gallery  talk  on  the  exhibit  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lost  Gardens  of  New  England  and  Creative  Carvings  by  Norton  Latourelle.â&#x20AC;?  Offered  every  Wednesday  through  Aug.  6.  Info:  388-­2117  or  www.henrysheldonmuseum.org.

Special  dinner  and  a  show  for  seniors  in  Bridport.  Wednesday,  May  28,  3:45-­5:45  p.m.,  Bridport  Grange.  CVAA  sponsors  this  meal  catered  by  Rosieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Restaurant  and  the  Grange.  Folk  duo  New  Moon  entertains  the  crowd  at  4  p.m.  Dinner  at  5  p.m.  features  roast  pork  loin,  mashed  potatoes  green  beans  and  brownies.  Suggested  donation  $5.  Reservations  required:  1-­800-­642-­5119.  %%4 DXFWLRQ DQG UDIĂ&#x20AC;H LQ 0LGGOHEXU\  Wednesday,  May  28,  5-­8  p.m.,  St.  Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  School,  86  Shannon  St.  The  Knights  of  Columbus  and  St.  0DU\ÂśV 6FKRRO DQQXDO %%4 DXFWLRQ DQG UDIĂ&#x20AC;H BBQ  at  5  p.m.,  auction  at  6  p.m.  Enter  to  win  one  of  two  tractors,  rototiller,  chainsaw,  $15,000  cash,  DQG PRUH 3URFHHGV EHQHÂżW 6W 0DU\ÂśV 6FKRRO Career,  College  &  Community  Resource  Fair  in  Bridport.  Wednesday,  May  28,  6-­8  p.m.,  Bridport  Central  School.  College,  vocational  and  career  training,  job  support,  adult  learning  and  high  VFKRRO FRPSOHWLRQ DQG ÂżQDQFLDO OLWHUDF\ UHVRXUFHV Middle/high  school  pops  concert  in  Vergennes.  Wednesday,  May  28,  6-­9  p.m.,  Vergennes  Union  High  School  gymnasium.  The  music  department  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pops  Goes  to  the  Movies,â&#x20AC;?  with  the  middle  school  concert  at  6  p.m.  and  the  high  school  concert  at  7:30.  Auditions  for  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Twelfth  Nightâ&#x20AC;?  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  May  28,  7-­9  p.m.,  Holley  Hall.  The  Bristol  Gateway  Players  will  hold  auditions  for  this  summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  performance  of  William  Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  comedy  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Twelfth  Night.â&#x20AC;?  Also  on  May  30.  Performances  July  25-­27  and  Aug.  1-­3. Â

May

29

THURSDAY

Red  Cross  shelter  training  in  Starksboro.  Thursday,  May  29,  7:30-­11:30  a.m.,  Common  Ground  Center,  473  Tatro  Road.  A  free,  basic-­level  course  intro-­ ducing  the  guidelines  and  procedures  for  open-­ ing,  operating  and  closing  a  shelter  during  a  disaster.  Four-­hour-­long  training  provided  by  the  American  Red  Cross.  To  attend  or  get  info,  call  802-­660-­9130,  ext.  119,  or  email  Elizabeth.

Wareing@redcross.org.  Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  auditions  for  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oliver!â&#x20AC;?  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  May  29,  5-­9  p.m.,  Mary  Hogan  School.  A  Middlebury  Community  Players  production.  Lead/solo  and  chorus  parts  for  kids  at  least  8  years  old  by  Sept.  1.  Audition  songs  will  be  taught.  Must  arrive  at  5  p.m.  for  registration,  picture  and  20-­minute  singing/dancing  workshop  before  audi-­ tion.  Callbacks  Saturday,  May  31,  10  a.m.  Info:  802-­989-­1901  or  alayden27@gmail.com.  Vermont  Poet  Laureate  Sydney  Lea  in  Hancock.  Thursday,  May  29,  7-­9  p.m.,  Lea  presents  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beyond  Either/Or:  Lyricâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Distinctive  Communication,â&#x20AC;?  sharing  his  thoughts  on  what  lyric  poetry  can  do  that  other  modes  of  discourse  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.  He  will  read  some  of  his  new  works  and  take  time  for  a  Q&A.  Free. Â

May

30

FRIDAY

Multi-­family  yard  sale  in  Bridport.  Friday,  May  30,  9  a.m.-­4  p.m.,  Bridport  Central  School.  Bridport  School  and  Community  Playground  annual  yard  sale  with  furniture,  toys,  clothing  and  household  goods.  Concession  stand  with  hot  dogs,  chips,  cookies  and  drinks.  Donations  accepted.  Info:  758-­2331.  Senior  luncheon  in  Ferrisburgh.  Friday,  May  30,  11:30  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.,  Basin  Harbor  Club.  CVAA  sponsors  this  decadent  luncheon  of  cream  of  asparagus  soup,  smoked  turkey  club,  mixed  greens,  and  spring  fruit  tart.  Suggested  donation  $5.  Reservations  required:  1-­800  642-­5119.  Callbacks  for  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Twelfth  Nightâ&#x20AC;?  in  Bristol.  Friday,  May  30,  7-­9  p.m.,  Holley  Hall.  The  Bristol  Gateway  Players  will  hold  auditions  for  this  summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  perfor-­ mance  of  William  Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  comedy  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Twelfth  Night.â&#x20AC;?  Performances  July  25-­27  and  Aug.  1-­3.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Italian  Girl  in  Algiersâ&#x20AC;?  opera  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  May  30,  8-­10  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  The  Opera  Company  of  Middlebury  presents  Rossiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  comic  opera  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Italiana  in  Algeri.â&#x20AC;?  OCMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  version  of  this  laugh-­out-­loud  production  is  set  in  the  1950s  and  stars  mezzo  Cherry  Duke,  bari-­ tone  Daniel  Klein,  tenor  Thomas  Scott  and  Sarah  Cullins.  Tickets  $55-­$65,  available  at  the  THT  ER[ RIÂżFH RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU RUJ Runs  through  June  7. Â

May

31

SATURDAY

Green  Mountain  Club  bike  ride  in  Addison  County.  Saturday,  May  31,  9:30-­11:30  a.m.,  meet  at  Branbury  State  Park  in  Salisbury.  Bike  ride  to  Brandon  and  back.  Bring  snack,  water  and  helmet,  and  Green  Mountain  Passport  or  money  for  park  fee.  Approximately  20  miles.  For  info,  contact  Harris  Abbott  at  878-­4873  or  jabbott4111@myfairpoint. net.  Annual  plant  and  bake  sale  in  Monkton.  Saturday,  May  31,  10  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Monkton  Friends  Methodist  Church.  Locally  grown  peren-­ nials,  shrubs,  bulbs  and  assorted  surprises  for  the  garden.  Monkton  Boy  Scout  Troop  525  will  hold  their  annual  blueberry  bush  sale.  Info:  453-­5192  or  453-­2870.  Pet  Adoption  Days  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  May  31,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.,  Homeward  Bound,  236  Boardman  St.  Homeward  Bound,  Addison  Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Humane  Society,  along  with  Maddieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Fund  Pet  Adoption  Days,  offers  free  pet  adop-­ tions  all  weekend.  Learn  more  at  http://adopt. maddiesfund.org.  Continues  June  1.  Rhubarb  festival  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  May  31,  10  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  Champlain  Valley  Unitarian  Universalist  Society,  2  Duane  Court.  Enjoy  all  things  rhubarb.  Lunch;  tearoom;  rhubarb  pies,  confections,  savories  and  pastries.  Cookbooks,  used  books,  crafts,  jewelry,  scarves  and  aprons,  and  a  wide  variety  of  plants  for  sale.  Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Karnival  and  music,  too.  Free  admission.  Lunch  tickets  at  the  door.  Parking  in  MUHS  lot.  Info:  www.cvuus.org  or  388-­8080.  May  Fest  in  New  Haven.  Saturday,  May  31,  noon-­4  p.m.,  New  Haven  town  green.  Celebrate  spring  with  live  music,  Maypole  dancing,  community  plant  and  seed  swap,  family  crafts,  local  vendors,  food  and  more.  Rain  site:  New  Haven  Town  Hall.  Vendors  may  rent  a  space  for  $25;  call  877-­3080  or  453-­5978  to  register.  King  Pede  party  in  Ferrisburgh.  Saturday,  May  31,  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.  Hiroya  Tsukamoto  &  Satoshi  Takeishi  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  May  31,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  Playing  acoustic  guitar  and  percussion  this  duo  plays  original  music  some-­ times  described  as  â&#x20AC;&#x153;cinematic  acoustic  musicâ&#x20AC;?  LQFRUSRUDWLQJ IRON MD]] DQG ZRUOG LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFHV Tickets  $15.  Call  802-­465-­4071  or  email  info@ brandon-­music.net  for  info  and  reservations. Â

Jun

1

SUNDAY

Pet  Adoption  Days  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  June  1,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.,  Homeward  Bound,  236  Boardman  St.  Homeward  Bound,  Addison  Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Humane  Society,  along  with  Maddieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Fund  Pet  Adoption  Days,  offers  free  pet  adoptions  all  weekend.  Learn  more  at  http://adopt.maddiesfund.org.  Farewell  open  house  for  Principal  Wayne  Howe  in  Addison.  Sunday,  June  1,  1-­3  p.m.,  Addison  Central  School  gymnasium.  Come  wish  Wayne  Howe  farewell  and  good  luck  at  his  new  posi-­ WLRQ DV SULQFLSDO RI 1RUWKÂżHOG (OHPHQWDU\ 6FKRRO after  13  years  at  ACS.  Light  dessert  table.  Cards  and  letters  welcome.  Music  courtesy  of  Matteo  Palmer.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Italian  Girl  in  Algiersâ&#x20AC;?  opera  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  June  1,  2-­4  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  The  Opera  Company  of  Middlebury  presents  Rossiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  comic  opera  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Italiana  in  Algeri.â&#x20AC;?  OCMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  version  of  this  laugh-­out-­loud  produc-­ tion  is  set  in  the  1950s  and  stars  mezzo  Cherry  Duke,  baritone  Daniel  Klein,  tenor  Thomas  Scott  and  Sarah  Cullins.  Tickets  $55-­$65,  available  at  WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH RU ZZZ WRZQKDOO-­ theater.org.  Runs  through  June  7. Â

Jun

2

MONDAY

Legislative  breakfast  in  Bridport.  Monday,  June  2,  7-­8:45  a.m.,  Bridport  Grange  Hall.  Breakfast  at  7  a.m.,  program  7:30-­8:45.  The  purchase  of  breakfast  is  not  required  but  it  helps  the  hosts  to  defray  the  costs  of  opening  their  hall.  Adult  auditions  for  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oliver!â&#x20AC;?  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  June  2,  7-­10  p.m.,  Mary  Hogan  School.  A  Middlebury  Community  Players  production.  Lead/solo  and  chorus  parts.  Audition  songs  will  be  taught.  Must  arrive  at  7  p.m.  for  registration,  picture  and  20-­minute  singing/dancing  workshop  before  audition.  Callbacks,  if  needed,  on  June  4.  Info:  802-­989-­1901  or  alayden27@gmail.com. Â

Jun

3

TUESDAY

Adult  auditions  for  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oliver!â&#x20AC;?  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  June  3,  7-­10  p.m.,  Mary  Hogan  School.  A  Middlebury  Community  Players  production.  Lead/solo  and  chorus  parts.  Audition  songs  will  be  taught.  Must  arrive  at  7  p.m.  for  registration,  picture Â

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THURSDAY

Two-­day  teen  clothing  swap  and  shop  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  June  5,  3-­7  p.m.,  Middlebury  Union  High  School  front  hallway.  Addison  Central  Teens  hosts  two  days  of  swapping  and  bargain  shop-­ ping.  Students  only  11:30-­3  p.m.;  open  to  the  public  3-­7  p.m.  Bring  in  teen-­friendly  gently  used  clothing,  accessories,  jewelry,  knick-­knacks,  DVDs,  CDs  and  more,  and  swap  for  other  items  based  on  a  point  system.  Cash  also  accepted.  Donations  welcome.  Info:  989-­8934  or  jutta@ addisonteens.com.  Twist  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Wool  Spinning  Guild  meeting  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  June  5,  6-­8  p.m.,  American  Legion.  Potluck  dinner  at  6  p.m.  IROORZHG E\ D JHQHUDO PHHWLQJ HOHFWLRQ RI RIÂż-­ cers  and  spinning  at  7.  Info:  453-­5960.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Italian  Girl  in  Algiersâ&#x20AC;?  opera  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  June  5,  8-­10  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  The  Opera  Company  of  Middlebury  presents  Rossiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  comic  opera  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Italiana  in  Algeri.â&#x20AC;?  OCMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  version  of  this  laugh-­out-­loud  produc-­ tion  is  set  in  the  1950s  and  stars  mezzo  Cherry  Duke,  baritone  Daniel  Klein,  tenor  Thomas  Scott  and  Sarah  Cullins.  Tickets  $55-­$65,  available  at  WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH RU ZZZ WRZQKDOO-­ theater.org.  Runs  through  June  7. Â

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FRIDAY

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Italian  Girl  in  Algiersâ&#x20AC;?  opera  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  June  6,  8-­10  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  The  Opera  Company  of  Middlebury  presents  a  special  understudy  performance  of  Rossiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  comic  opera  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Italiana  in  Algeri.â&#x20AC;?  OCMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  version  of  this  laugh-­out-­loud  production  is  set  in  the  1950s.  Tickets  $25,  avail-­ DEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH RU ZZZ townhalltheater.org. Â

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L I V EM U S I C The  Aerolites  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  May  24,  9  p.m.-­midnight,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.  Eight  02  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  May  30,  8-­11  p.m.,  51  Main.  Rumblecat  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  May  30,  9  p.m.-­midnight,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.  Hot  Neon  Magic  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  May  31,  9  p.m.-­midnight,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.  Elias  Alexander  &  Max  Godfrey  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  June  5,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.  Gumbo  Ya-­Ya  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  June  6,  8-­11  p.m.,  51  Main. Â

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BINGO American  Legion  Hall,  Middlebury.  Wednesday.  Doors  open  5:30  p.m.  with  early  birds.  Jackpot  )RRG DYDLODEOH %HQH¿WV YHWHUDQV VFKRO-­ arships  and  community  programs.  388-­9311.

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

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

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

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RNeSU (Continued  from  Page  1A) School  Board  voted  unanimously  to  accept  Collinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  resignation,  the  RNeSU  Executive  Board  released  WKH QDPHV RI WKH WZR ÂżQDOLVWV LQ WKH superintendent  search,  Collins  and  Chambers.  But  the  search  and  in-­ terview  committees  were  formed  almost  two  months  ago.  There  has  been  an  inclusive  and  organized  pro-­ cess  of  posting  the  position,  gather-­ ing  resumes,  background  checks,  reference  checks,  interviews,  school  tours  and  discussion  that  led  to  Mon-­ dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  forum.  7KH 51H68 ERDUG ÂżUVW HVWDEOLVKHG the  search  committee  in  early  April  from  representatives  of  each  school  board  within  the  district  from  the  executive  board.  Then  a  screening  sub-­committee  was  formed  of  board  members  and  others  who  had  been  through  the  superintendent  search  process  when  Castle  was  hired  in  2009.

RNeSU  SUPERINTENDENT  CAN-­ Finally,  an  interview  commit-­ DIDATE  Jeanne  Collins  answers  tee  was  formed  with  Castleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  input,  questions  at  the  public  forum  held  made  up  of  principals  and  staff  from  Monday  evening  at  Otter  Valley. around  the  supervisory  union,  who  Photo  by  Lee  Kahrs came  up  with  interview  questions  and  began  the  interviewing  process. WLRQ RI KRZ WKH EXGJHW ÂżDVFR KDS-­ There  were  originally  22  appli-­ pened.  She  said  the  business  manager  cants  for  the  RNeSU  job  when  it  was  who  was  on  board  when  she  took  the  ¿UVW DGYHUWLVHG %HWZHHQ $SULO MRE LQ ZURWH KLV RZQ VRIWZDUH and  May  5,  the  screening  committee  to  track  the  districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  budget  using  QDUURZHG WKH OLVW WR ÂżYH FDQGLGDWHV RXWGDWHG '26 SURJUDPPLQJ 6KH 7KH ÂżUVW URXQG RI LQWHUYLHZV RI IRXU could  not  access  the  budget  infor-­ ÂżQDOLVWV VHOHFWHG IURP WKRVH ÂżYH mation  on  the  system  he  created.  In  FDQGLGDWHV ZDV KHOG 0D\ 2I &ROOLQV VDLG VKH OHW WKDW EXVL-­ those,  two  candidates,  Collins  and  ness  manager  go.  When  he  left,  there  Chambers,  were  asked  to  come  back  was  no  transitional  period  with  the  for  the  community  forum  scheduled  new  business  manager,  and  she  said  Monday  night,  after  which  the  RNe-­ there  were  inaccurate  numbers  from  SU  Board  would  conduct  second  in-­ the  previous  business  managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  sys-­ tem.  Then  that  business  terviews. manager  left  and  Collins  BACKGROUND â&#x20AC;&#x153;What I KLUHG D WKLUG LQ ZKR For  her  part,  Collins  value the brought  in  new  software  said  she  has  been  looking  and  began  to  recreate  the  to  move  on  from  the  Burl-­ most is the entire  budget  with  a  new  ington  district  for  roughly  communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two  years  now.  She  said  investment in system. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  had  to  build  the  she  initially  applied  for  their schools. the  open  Addison  Central  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not about data  into  the  software,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;There  were  superintendent  position  in  Middlebury  last  year,  consolidation, OLQHV RI GDWD DQG but  then  decided  to  wait.  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about the it  had  to  be  checked  and  scrubbed.â&#x20AC;?

Then  when  the  RNeSU  strength and The  data  was  still  predi-­ job  opened  up  in  April,  commitment Collins  felt  the  time  was  of community. FDWHG RQ WKH IDXOW\ budget  numbers,  Collins  right.

I will stand explained.  She  said  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having  known  (for-­ odd  thing  about  whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  mer  longtime  superin-­ XS DQG Ă&#x20AC;JKW happening  in  the  Burling-­ tendent)  Bill  Mathis  and  for the small ton  district  now  is  that  the  John  Castle,  I  really  re-­ schools. I DQG EXGJHWV spect  the  focus  on  equity  absolutely showed  surpluses,  while  of  education  for  all  stu-­ accept that ZDV WKH ÂżUVW EXGJHW dents  here,  and  the  focus  on  services  that  ensure  requirement.â&#x20AC;? WR LGHQWLI\ D GHÂżFLW EXW LW â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jeanne wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  until  an  audit  re-­ equity  for  all  kids,â&#x20AC;?  Col-­ Collins OHDVHG LQ WKDW LGHQ-­ lins  said.

WLÂżHG D VHFRQG GHÂżFLW IRU 2ULJLQDOO\ IURP ,QGL-­ ana,  Collins  earned  her  undergradu-­ that  year  as  well. Âł,Q ZH ZHUH ÂżQDOO\ DEOH WR ate  degree  in  elementary  education  from  Purdue  University.  She  went  LGHQWLI\ WKH GHÂżFLW LQ 0DUFK EXW WR on  to  do  graduate  coursework  in  me,  that  was  exciting  because  that  special  education  at  California  State  PHDQW ZH ZHUH ÂżQDOO\ DEOH WR LGHQWLI\ University-­Northridge  before  receiv-­ D GHÂżFLW LQ WKH EXGJHW \HDU ZH ZHUH ing  her  masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  in  special  educa-­ in,â&#x20AC;?  Collins  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  had  started  tion  from  the  University  of  Northern  from  zero  and  based  the  budget  pro-­ &RORUDGR 6KH DOVR HDUQHG D FHUWLÂż-­ cess  and  the  rebuilding  of  it  as  if  we  cate  in  advance  educational  studies  were  opening  the  doors  of  the  district  from  St.  Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  College  in  2002.  IRU WKH ÂżUVW WLPH ´ Collins  also  said  she  was  working  ,Q VKH ZDV UHFRJQL]HG E\ WKH Vermont  Superintendents  Associa-­ hand  in  hand  with  her  school  board  tion  as  the  best  superintendent  in  the  throughout  the  changes  in  business  state  of  Vermont.  She  also  received  managers  and  the  rebuilding  of  the  statewide  recognition  as  a  special  budget  process  with  new  software.  But  educator  before  becoming  an  admin-­ last  year,  the  board  members  began  to  leave  and  new  members  came  on,  and  istrator.

Collins  said  it  was  a  different  board.

LESSONS  LEARNED â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  lost  50  percent  of  my  board  this  After  Collins  gave  an  introductory  statement  at  Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  forum,  the  year  and  25  percent  of  my  board  last  Ă&#x20AC;RRU ZDV RSHQ IRU TXHVWLRQV DQG WKH year,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  was  not  the  same  ¿UVW RQH DVNHG LI 51H68 FRXOG IDFH board,  so  to  them,  it  felt  like  more  of  the  same  budget  issue  Burlington  is  a  crisis  than  it  was.â&#x20AC;?

That  led  to  last  weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  mutual  now  dealing  with.

Collins  offered  a  lengthy  explana-­ parting  of  the  ways,  Collins  said.  To Â

answer  the  initial  question,  however,  Collins  said  she  was  well  aware  of  RNeSU  Business  Manager  Brenda  )OHPLQJÂśV TXDOLÂżFDWLRQV â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  know  of  Brendaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  reputation,â&#x20AC;?  she  said  with  a  smile.  29 6FKRRO %RDUG &KDLU -LP Rademacher  asked  Collins  what  she  learned  from  her  experience  in  Bur-­ lington. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  really  should  have  insisted  that  I  bring  in  a  team  when  I  let  that  busi-­ ness  manager  go,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;There  was  no  transition  team  and  it  would  have  been  better  to  get  the  budget  in  order.â&#x20AC;?

She  also  said  that  with  all  the  me-­ dia  attention  surrounding  the  issue  and  her  resignation,  she  learned  to  keep  her  composure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  have  to  be  true  to  my  own  val-­ ues  and  respect  the  values  of  others,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  keep  my  head  high  and  respect  the  views  of  others.  I  was  the  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  girl  and  I  sold  a  lot  of  papers.  Also,  keeping  your  eye  on  the  prize,  and  I  understand  that  the  prize  is  stu-­ dent  outcomes.â&#x20AC;?

It  was  also  noted  that  Burlington  has  one  board  overseeing  one  bud-­ get  for  a  number  of  schools,  while  RNeSU  has  eight  schools  and  eight  separate  budgets  and  eight  school  boards,  so  that  checks  and  balances  DUH ÂżUPO\ LQ SODFH 7KH SXVK WR FRQ-­ solidate  school  districts  died  during  the  legislative  session  that  ended  last  week,  and  Collins  said  she  is  well  aware  of  RNeSUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  stance  against  consolidation  and  for  preserving  its  small  schools. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What  I  value  the  most  is  the  com-­ munityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  investment  in  their  schools,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  about  consolida-­ tion,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  about  the  strength  and  com-­ mitment  of  community.  I  will  stand  XS DQG ÂżJKW IRU WKH VPDOO VFKRROV , absolutely  accept  that  requirement.â&#x20AC;?

When  asked  how  she  would  pre-­ vent  her  problems  in  Burlington  from  following  her  here  and  overshadow-­ ing  the  job,  Collins  said  she  doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  see  that  happening. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That  problem  began  four  years  DJR DQG , ZDV LQ WKH SURFHVV RI Âż[LQJ it,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;But  I  was  dealing  with  a  different  board.  I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  imagine  it  will  be  the  same  here.  I  applied  for  a  new  job  before  all  of  that,  and  I  was  picky  about  where  I  wanted  to  go.â&#x20AC;?

NEXT  STEPS The  executive  board  and  the  search  committees  met  after  the  public  fo-­ rum  was  over  and  interviewed  Col-­ lins  a  second  time.  Sudbury  School  Board  and  search  committee  mem-­ ber  Darlene  Kelly  said  the  forum  re-­ ally  informed  the  boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  questions  the  second  time  around. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  asked  her  if  budget  concerns  here  would  overshadow  student  out-­ comes,â&#x20AC;?  Kelly  said.

Brandon  resident  Kevin  Thornton,  also  on  the  executive  board,  said  the  group  has  not  ruled  out  re-­posting  the  position,  but  that  they  will  con-­ tinue  the  process  they  started  to  be  fair  to  Collins.  This  week  they  will  travel  to  Burlington  to  conduct  one-­ on-­one  interviews  with  school  board  members,  principals  and  central  of-­ ÂżFH VWDII PHPEHUV ZKR ZRUN ZLWK Collins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After  the  one-­on-­one  interviews,  her  process  will  be  done  and  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  make  a  decision,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.

That  decision  will  come  at  a  meet-­ ing  next  Tuesday,  May  27.

Kelly  said  even  Collins  recogniz-­ es  that  having  one  candidate  isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  a  choice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When  we  were  wrapping  up  last  night,  Jeanne  said  she  wished  there  was  a  candidate  to  compare  her  to,â&#x20AC;?  Kelly  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;That  left  me  feeling  like  she  understands  where  the  people  are  coming  from.â&#x20AC;?

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Open Studio Weekend on tap WKH\ ZLOO ÂżQG QHZ DQG LQWHUHVWLQJ DUWZRUNV WR YLHZ DQG WDON DERXW Martha  Fitch,  the  director  of  the  Vermont  Crafts  Council  that  orga-­ QL]HV WKH HYHQW VD\V WKH DOOXUH RI WKH 2SHQ 6WXGLR WRXU LV WKDW ÂłLW WDNHV \RX through  the  real  Vermont,  with  the  \HOORZ 2SHQ 6WXGLR VLJQV DQG WKH 2SHQ 6WXGLR PDS HDVLO\ JXLGLQJ YLVL-­ tors  to  the  studios.â&#x20AC;?  The  tour  features  the  work  of  glassblowers,  jewelers,  printmakers,  potters,  furniture  mak-­ HUV ZHDYHUV LURQZRUNHUV SDLQWHUV sculptors,  quilt  makers  and  wood  FDUYHUV 7KH 2SHQ 6WXGLR JXLGH LV DYDLO-­ able  throughout  the  state  at  Vermont  :HOFRPH &HQWHUV JDOOHULHV DQG VWX-­ GLRV RQ WKH ZHEVLWH YHUPRQWFUDIWV com,  or  by  calling  802-­223-­3380.  Studios  listed  here  will  be  open  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.  this  Saturday  and  Sun-­ day.

Four  artists  in  Lincoln  will  open  WKHLU ZRUNVSDFHV WR YLVLWRUV WKLV weekend.  They  are: Â&#x2021; <RUN +LOO 3RWWHU\ (OL]DEHWK 6D-­ slaw  -­  Functional,  sophisticated  pot-­ tery.  166  York  Hill  Road. Â&#x2021; 9LFWRULD %OHZHU 2ULJLQDO LQGL-­ YLGXDOO\ KDQG FRORUHG SKRWRJUDSKV 39  Quaker  St. Â&#x2021; /LQFROQ 3RWWHU\ -XGLWK %U\DQW )XQFWLRQDO DQG GHFRUDWLYH SRWWHU\ PAINTER  DEBORAH  HOLMES,  who  has  been  away  from  her  home  :HVW 5LYHU 5RDG EDVH LQ $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ IRU ÂżYH \HDUV UHWXUQV WKLV VXPPHU 6KH ZLOO Â&#x2021; %DUEDUD (NHGDKO 3ULQWPDN-­ VKRZ KHU ZDWHUFRORUV DW D VWXGLR LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ WKLV ZHHNHQG Independent  photo/Christy  Lynn ing,  woodblock  prints,  Moku  Hanga  PHWKRG :HVW 5LYHU 5RDG 6WXGLRV ZLOO EH RSHQ DW VHYHQ ORFD-­ tions  in  Bristol: Â&#x2021; $QQH &DG\ 3DLQWLQJV &RORUIXO -2$1 &857,6 :+26( SDLQWLQJ Âł$UFDGLD ,,,´ LV VKRZQ ZLOO EH DYDLO-­ Vermont  landscape  oil  paintings.  23  DEOH WR GLVFXVV KHU ZRUN DW KHU %UDQGRQ VWXGLR WKLV ZHHNHQG (See  Studios,  Page  15A) By  CHRISTY  LYNN EHIRUH PRYLQJ WR 2UOHDQV &RXQW\ MIDDLEBURY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  The  distin-­ worked  on  more  than  60  paintings  of  guished  watercolor  painter  Deborah  12  farms  in  the  Northeast  Kingdom,  Our Greenhouses Are Holmes  is  planning  a  return  to  Addi-­ inspired  by  the  buildings,  animals  VRQ &RXQW\ WKLV VXPPHU DIWHU D ÂżYH and  pastoral  landscapes.  year  relocation  to  Greensboro,  in  the  ³, ORYH WKH IDUPLQJ KLVWRU\ LQ 9HU-­ Northeast  Kingdom. mont  and  it  remains  intact  in  the  Beautiful  Choices  for  Memorial  Day  and  Every  Day! 7KH PRYH QRUWK ZDV LQVSLUHG E\ Kingdom  in  a  way  that  it  isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  any-­ a  longing  to  produce  a  collection  of  more  in  the  Champlain  Valley,â&#x20AC;?  she  work  documenting  family  farms  in  said.

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They  initially  planned  to  be  there  for  Herbs,  Hanging  Baskets,  Perennials,  UĂ&#x160; iĂ&#x20AC;LĂ&#x192;Ă&#x160; just  one  year,  but  ended  up  extending  pen Daily Compost,  Organic  Potting  Mix,  Fertilizer,  Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;*iĂ&#x20AC;iÂ&#x2DC;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2C6;>Â?Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160; their  stay.

Onion  Sets,  Organic  Seed  Potatoes,  9-5  ³,WÂśV EHHQ D JUHDW WLPH ZHÂśYH Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; >Â&#x2DC;}Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;}Ă&#x160; >Ă&#x192;Â&#x17D;iĂ&#x152;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160; and  Johnnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Seeds met  a  lot  of  wonderful  people  and  UĂ&#x160;6i}iĂ&#x152;>LÂ?iĂ&#x192; KDYH HQMR\HG EHLQJ LQ D QHZ SODFH ´ 897-7031 Â&#x2021; 1329 Lapham Bay Rd, Shoreham Holmes  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;But  now  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  time  to  Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;*Â&#x153;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x152;iĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x17E;Ă&#x160;EĂ&#x160; Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;it come  home.â&#x20AC;?

As  a  child,  Holmesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  family  spent  summers  in  Shoreham  at  Larrabeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Point,  so  when  they  found  a  charm-­ 140 North Street, Bristol Hours: Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x160;Â&#x2021;Ă&#x160;->Ă&#x152;Ă&#x160;n\Ă&#x17D;äĂ&#x160;Â&#x2021;Ă&#x160;Ă&#x2C6;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;-Ă&#x2022;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x160;Â&#x2122;Ă&#x160;Â&#x2021;Ă&#x160;x Directions: Take North St., from the traffic light in the ing  old  farmhouse  in  Shoreham  the  center of Bristol â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re 1 mile on the right!

GHDO ZDV VHDOHG WR PRYH EDFN This  year  marks  the  25th  year  that  presents: Holmes  has  considered  herself  an  DUWLVW E\ WUDGH Âł$FWXDOO\ , KDYH EHHQ SDLQWLQJ HYHU VLQFH , ZDV D NLG ´ VKH VDLG ÂłEXW , QHYHU UHDOO\ LQWHQGHG WR be  an  artist.â&#x20AC;?  It  started  back  in  1989  when  Holmes  took  15  prints  she  had  made  to  the  Frog  Hollow  Vermont  State  Craft  Center  in  Middlebury.  She  sold  them  all.  (See  Holmes,  Page  15A) $'',621 &2817< %5$1-­ '21 ² 7KH 6SULQJ 2SHQ 6WXGLR 7RXU RYHU 0HPRULDO 'D\ :HHNHQG RIIHUV D JUHDW ZD\ IRU ORFDOV DQG YLVL-­ tors  alike  to  see  the  Green  Mountain  State  as  well  as  the  work  of  Vermont  artist  right  where  it  is  made.  Bright  yellow  signs  are  placed  along  Ver-­ montâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  roads  to  mark  the  way  to  stu-­ GLRV RI FUDIWVSHRSOH DQG ÂżQH DUWLVWV during  the  self-­guided  tour  on  May  24  and  25  at  a  time  when  the  land-­ VFDSH LV IUHVK DQG LQYLWLQJ DQG ZLWK-­ out  the  crowds  of  summer  and  fall.

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Holmes  (Continued  from  Page  14A) From  there,  she  branched  out  and  began  displaying  her  work  at  studios  and  galleries  all  over  Vermont  and  the  Northeast.  Her  work  can  still  be  found  at  Frog  Hollow,  which  has  re-­ located  to  Burlington,  as  well  as  in  many  gift  shops,  galleries,  restau-­ rants  and  homes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Painting  for  me  now  is  like  breathing,â&#x20AC;?  she  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  paint  just  about  every  day,  so  there  isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  a  lot  of  guesswork  anymore,  the  formula  is  pretty  clear.â&#x20AC;?

But  Holmesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  collections  continue  to  change  and  vary,  with  inspirations  from  cross-­country  road  trips  to  the  Southwest  and  from  the  constantly  changing  seasons,  landscapes  and  characters  within  her  frames.

Holmes  is  most  well  known  for  her  detailed  watercolors  that  show  quaint  and  peaceful  scenes  in  nature.  She  says  she  wants  her  paintings  to  make  people  feel  peaceful  and  calm, Â

evoking  an  easy  and  light  emotional  happiness.  So,  with  the  imminent  move,  whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Holmesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  next  project?  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  not  sure,  exactly,â&#x20AC;?  the  artist  said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  have  been  experimenting  with  a  new  medium  called  acryligouache  that  I  paint  on  birch  panels  that  I  gesso.  The  colors  are  vivid  and  it  is  really  fun  to  do,â&#x20AC;?  Holmes  contin-­ ued.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;But  actually,  I  am  just  really  looking  forward  to  moving  home  and  painting  the  Champlain  Valley  again,  particularly  Lake  Champlain  and  the  view  from  Mt.  Philo.â&#x20AC;?

Holmesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  work  will  be  on  display  at  her  new  permanent  studio  in  the  &RQOH\ )RRWH 2IÂżFH %XLOGLQJ RQ 135  South  Pleasant  St.  in  Middle-­ bury.  As  with  the  rest  of  artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  workspaces  during  Open  Studios  Weekend,  the  doors  will  be  open  on  May  24-­25  from  10  a.m.  to  5  p.m. Â

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Stevens  (Continued  from  Page  1A) Stevens  has  spent  his  entire  legisla-­ tive  career  on  the  House  Agriculture  Committee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  have  enjoyed  my  time  in  Mont-­ pelier,  and  I  am  not  stepping  away  out  of  dissatisfaction,  anger  or  boredom,â&#x20AC;?  Stevens  added  in  his  letter.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  have  gained  insight  into  the  legislative  pro-­ cess,  and  I  would  like  to  think  that  I  contributed  some  value  along  the  way.  I  especially  enjoyed  hearing  from  you  on  particular  issues,  answering  your  questions,  addressing  your  concerns,  and  running  interference  on  your  be-­ half  with  state  bureaucracies  when  necessary.â&#x20AC;?

Stevens,  during  a  phone  interview  with  the  Independent  on  Tuesday,  said  he  will  not  rule  out  a  future  run  for  the  House.  But  for  now,  he  wants  to  spend  more  time  with  his  family  and  tending  to  projects  around  the  Golden  Russet  Farm  that  he  has  had  to  defer  due  to  work  at  the  Statehouse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every  May,  I  come  back  to  dis-­ cover  that,  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hey,  I  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  do  this  or  that  again  this  year,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?  Stevens  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  still  capable  and  active  enough  on  the  farm  that  I  need  to  step  back  in.â&#x20AC;?

And  in  stepping  away  from  the  Legislature,  Stevens  realizes  heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  opening  the  door  for  someone  else  to  step  in  to  represent  the  folks  of  Addi-­ son  Rutland-­1.  As  of  Tuesday,  the  dis-­ trict  clerk  (Julie  Ortuno,  who  is  town  clerk  of  Shoreham)  had  not  received  nomination  papers  from  any  prospec-­ tive  candidates.  Major  party  candi-­ GDWHV KDYH XQWLO -XQH WR ÂżOH SDSHUV with  their  respective  district  clerks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  citizen  Legislature,â&#x20AC;?  Stevens  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  a  lifelong  job,  at  least  it  never  has  been  for  me.  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  served  some  time,  so  let  me  step  aside  and  see  if  someone  else  wants  to  take  a  shot.â&#x20AC;?

PRODUCTIVE  YEARS Stevens  can  look  back  on  some  very  active  and  productive  years  spent  on  House  Agriculture.  It  was  during  his  tenure  that  the  committee  played  a  major  role  in  shaping  the  Farm  to  Plate  Bill  that  calls  upon  the  state  to Â

BRISTOL  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  Last  month  the  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School  Board  created  the  Mount.  Abraham  Facility  Advisory  Committee  to  as-­ sist  the  board  with  planning  for  the  renovation/building  project  at  the  middle/high  school  in  Bristol.  The  advisory  committee  is  Part of the charged  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;re-­ work of search,  draft,  the Facility present  and  work  with  the  board  to  Advisory Committee implement  a  fa-­ cility  renovation/ will be building  plan  for  to solicit (Mount  Abra-­ input from ham  Union  High  parents, School),  includ-­ taxpayers, ing  a  time  table  for  a  bond  vote  staff and and  construc-­ students tion.â&#x20AC;?  The  advi-­ about their sory  committee  vision for continues  the  work  begun  by  Mount Abraham for the  Facility  Sub-­ the decades committee  about  a  year  ago. ahead, and Shawna  Sher-­ keep voters win  is  chair  of  informed the  facility  advi-­ sory  committee.  about the architectural Other  commu-­ nity  members  plans and on  the  commit-­ projected tee  are  Troy   costs as Paradee,  Louis  DuPont,  Mark  the work and  progresses. Bouvier  Kathleen  Clark.  Other  members  of  the  body  are  MAUHS  Facilities  Manager  Reg  Wedge,  ANeSU  Fa-­ cilities  Director  Alden  Harwood,  MAUHS  Principal  Andy  Kepes,  ANeSU  Superintendent  David  Ad-­ ams  and  Gaynell  Lyman,  who  will  replace  Kepes  as  principal  this  summer.

7KH DUFKLWHFWXUDO ¿UP 'RUH DQG Whittier  produced  a  detailed  sur-­ vey  of  the  existing  conditions  of  the  building  last  summer.  Since  that  time  they  have  presented  three  fea-­ sibility  updates  that  can  be  found  on  the  Mount  Abe  website,  www. mtabe.k12.vt.us.

The  most  recent  of  these,  pre-­ sented  last  October,  has  begun  to  Ă&#x20AC;HVK RXW WKUHH SRWHQWLDO RSWLRQV IRU the  renovation.  They  range  from  dealing  with  code,  life  safety  and  Americans  with  Disabilities  Act  improvements,  updating  the  me-­ chanical  systems  and  addressing  deferred  maintenance,  to  improv-­ ing  the  quality  of  the  indoor  spaces  with  natural  light  (many  class-­ rooms  currently  have  no  windows)  DQG XSGDWHG ÂżQLVKHV $GGLWLRQDO work  that  could  improve  the  edu-­ cational  function  of  the  building  includes  bringing  natural  light  to  all  classrooms,  eliminating  tandem  classrooms,  and  improving  the  lay-­ out  of  the  building.  Part  of  the  work  of  the  Facil-­ ity  Advisory  Committee  will  be  to  solicit  input  from  parents,  taxpay-­ ers,  staff  and  students  about  their Â

REP.  WILL  STEVENS,  I-­Shoreham,  announced  this  week  that  he  will  not  seek  re-­election  to  the  Addison  Rutland-­1  House  district.  Stevens  has  served  for  eight  years  and  wants  to  spend  more  time  with  his  family  and  on  his  farm. ,QGHSHQGHQW ¿OH SKRWR 7UHQW &DPSEHOO

make  major  investments  in  its  local  food  systems  this  decade.  The  goal  is  to  have  Vermonters  eating  20  percent  ORFDO IRRG E\ D ¿JXUH WKDW VWRRG at  around  3  percent  in  2009.

Stevens  is  also  pleased  to  have  played  a  role  in  passing  the  Vermont  Working  Lands  Enterprise  Initia-­ tive,  which  provides  for  the  invest-­ ment  of  $1  million  in  agriculture-­  and  forestry-­based  businesses;͞  and  in  the  establishment  of  the  Vermont  Agri-­ culture  and  Forest  Products  Devel-­ opment  Board.  The  board  is  charged  with  making  recommendations  to  state  policymakers  on  the  adoption  and  amendment  of  laws,  regulations  and  governmental  policies  that  affect  agricultural  and  forest  products  in  Vermont.

Most  recently,  the  House  Agri-­ culture  Committee  played  a  role  in  drafting  Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  GMO  labeling  law,  which  required  labeling  food  that  LQFOXGHV JHQHWLFDOO\ PRGLÂżHG RUJDQ-­ isms.  It  is  an  initiative  that  Stevens  supported.

It  should  also  be  noted  that  the  Champlain  Bridge  closed  (in  2009),  was  replaced  and  reopened  (in  2011)  during  Stevensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  tenure.  Shoreham  was  among  the  Addison  County  communities  affected  by  the  bridge  closure.  That  was  due  in  part  to  the  fact  that  one  of  the  fairies  that  crossed  Lake  Champlain  between  Vermont  and  New  York  docked  in  Shoreham.

Stevens  recalled  other  legislative  accomplishments  that  did  not  grab  as  many  headlines.  Among  them  was  the  successful  effort  to  get  tax  abatements  for  seasonal  farm  workers  enrolled  in  the  H-­2A  program;͞  and  passage  of  H.542  this  spring,  which  ensures  that  bulk  loads  of  compost  and  potting  soil  will  be  tax-­exempt.

He  looks  forward  to  being  back  on  the  farm  full-­time  and  credited  his  wife,  Judy,  for  holding  down  the  fort  in  his  absence. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  would  not  be  in  the  House  but  for  Judy  and  her  support,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.

Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  johnf@ addisonindependent.com.

Hall  Theater  Nov.  6-­9  and  Nov.  13-­ 16.  Auditions  for  children  will  be  on  Thursday,  May  29,  from  5-­9  p.m.,  with  callbacks  Saturday  morning.  Adult  auditions  take  place  on  Mon-­ day  and  Tuesday,  June  2  and  3,  from  7-­10  p.m.,  with  callbacks  if  needed  on  June  4.  All  auditions  will  be  held  at  the  Mary  Hogan  School.  A  char-­ acter  list  and  more  information  is  on  the  MCP  website,  middleburycom-­ munityplayers.org.  If  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  inter-­ The  Middlebury  Community  Play-­ ested  you  can  contact  Algy  Layden  ers  next  week  will  hold  open  audi-­ at  802-­989-­1901  or  atalayden27@ tions  for  their  fall  production  of  the  gmail.com. beloved  musical  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oliver!â&#x20AC;?  There  will  be  a  large  cast  of  approximately  The  International  Paper  mill  35-­45  adults  and  children.  It  will  in  Ticonderoga,  N.Y.,  has  been  be  produced  at  Middleburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Town  in  the  news  a  lot  lately  because Â

it  has  promised  to  fund  much  of  the  proposed  natural  gas  pipe-­ line  from  Middlebury  through  Cornwall  and  Shoreham  and  un-­ der  Lake  Champlain  to  the  big  paper  mill.  Earlier  this  month,  New  York  Gov.  Andrew  Cuomo  announced  that  his  state  will  support  $100  million  in  capital  investment  at  the  mill  through  ReCharge  NY  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  the  stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  pro-­ gram  to  support  business  growth  by  providing  low-­cost  power.  Un-­ der  the  program,  IP  will  pay  a  reduced  price  for  8  megawatts  of  electricity,  which  a  press  release  from  Cuomo  describes  as  enough  to  power  between  6,400  and  8,000  homes.

By  the  way  (Continued  from  Page  1A) for  the  way  he  empowers  stu-­ dents,  and  for  the  oratorical  skills  he  urges  them  to  master.  The  SGA  VDLG 2IÂżFHU %DUUHWW KDV GHPRQ-­ strated  â&#x20AC;&#x153;unprecedented  tact,â&#x20AC;?  shown  a  keen  interest  in  the  well  being  of  every  student  he  encoun-­ ters,  and  strives  to  keeps  students  safe  â&#x20AC;&#x153;even  when  we  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  want  to  be.â&#x20AC;?

vision  for  Mount  Abraham  for  the  decades  ahead,  and  keep  voters  in-­ formed  about  the  architectural  plans  and  projected  costs  as  the  work  pro-­ gresses.  The  committee  is  working  toward  putting  a  bond  vote  before Â

the  voters  in  November.  Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  note:  This  story  was  pro-­ vided  by  Louis  DuPont,  a  member  of  the  Facility  Advisory  Committee  and  of  the  Robinson  Elementary  School  board  in  Starksboro.

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