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ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT Vol. 68 No. 22

Middlebury, Vermont

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Thursday, May 29, 2014

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Memorial Day 2014 PARADE  FANS  IN  Middle-­ bury,  above,  react  to  a  colorful  entry  in  Monday  morning’s  Memorial  Day  parade.  A  couple  of  hours  later  in  Ver-­ gennes  Kiri  Quesnel,  right,  passed  out  candy  during  the  Vergennes  parade,  the  largest  in  the  state.  For  more  photos  from  the  parades,  see  Page  16A.

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Climate change report: Vermont will get warmer, wetter (GLWRUÂśV QRWH 7KLV LV WKH ÂżUVW LQ D two-­part  series. By  ZACH  DESPART ADDISON  COUNTY  â€”  Vermont  The  Law  Enforcement  Torch  LV JHWWLQJ ZDUPHU $QG ZHWWHU $QG Run  to  show  support  for  Special  ZLWKRXW VLJQLÂżFDQW JOREDO UHGXFWLRQV Olympics  Athletes  all  over  the  state  LQ JUHHQKRXVH JDV HPLVVLRQV WKDW —  including  in  Addison  county  â€”  will  be  run  this  Friday,  May  30,  in  Middlebury,  Bristol  and  Ver-­ JHQQHV 2IÂżFHUV IURP WKH 9HUPRQW State  Police  barracks  in  New  Ha-­ ven;Íž  Addison  County  Sheriff’s  De-­ partment;Íž  and  the  police  depart-­ ments  in  Middlebury,  Bristol  and  By  ZACH  DESPART Vergennes  will  carry  the  Flame  of  MIDDLEBURY  â€”  Despite  inter-­ Hope  through  Addison  County  be-­ PLWWHQW GUHQFKLQJ UDLQV IRU PXFK RI ginning  around  10:30  a.m.  in  Mid-­ WKH ZHHN WKH VNLHV FOHDUHG 6XQGD\ dlebury.  The  torch  is  being  carried  PRUQLQJ IRU 0LGGOHEXU\ &ROOHJHÂśV LQ D KLJK SURÂżOH MRXUQH\ WR WKH WK FRPPHQFHPHQW FHUHPRQ\ Special  Olympics  Summer  Games  :LWK WHPSHUDWXUHV LQ WKH PLG V in  Burlington  this  weekend.  If  you  WKH JUDGXDWHV ZHUH FRPIRUWDEOH see  the  torch,  honk  your  horn  in  IULHQGO\ VXSSRUW RI WKH RIÂżFHUV DQG the  athletes. (See  By  the  way,  Page  20A)

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PAGE  2A  â€”  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  May  29,  2014

State  OKs  sealing  of  pipeline  records Deal  allows  Vt.  Gas  to  classify  info By  ZACH  DESPART tion  to  other  state  agencies  and  law  MONTPELIER  â€”  The  Public  HQIRUFHPHQW RIÂżFLDOV IRU IXUWKHU LQ-­ Service  Board  has  approved  a  pro-­ vestigation. tective  agreement  between  Vermont  The  Board  rejected  this  request,  Gas  Systems  and  the  Department  QRWLQJ ÂłWKHLU DUJXPHQWV UHĂ€HFW D of  Public  Service  that  will  limit  the  fundamental  misunderstanding  of  public’s  access  to  documents  related  the  terms  and  the  purpose  served  by  to  Phase  II  of  the  Addison-­Rutland  the  existing  language  of  the  standard  Natural  Gas  Project. protective  agreement.â€? In  OK’ing  the  agreement,  howev-­ The  Board  explained  that  the  pur-­ er,  the  Board  stripped  provisions  that  pose  of  protective  agreements  is  to  some  advocates  of  open  government  allow  documents  to  be  circulated  saw  as  very  onerous  â€”  ones  that  quickly  during  the  discovery  pro-­ would  have  mandated  state  agencies  cess,  and  without  the  Board’s  inter-­ to  deny  records  requests  by  citing  the  vention,  which  strains  both  time  and  section  of  the  state’s  public  records  ¿QDQFLDO UHVRXUFHV act  that  protects  documents  that  are  â€œThese  protocols  facilitate  the  relevant  to  ongoing  litigation. parties’  development  of  evidence  in  The  agreement  allows  Vermont  Board  proceedings  in  a  manner  that  Gas  to,  under  certain  criteria,  request  promotes  judicial  economy  and  ad-­ that  documents  and  com-­ PLQLVWUDWLYH HIÂżFLHQF\ ´ munications  be  shielded  the  three-­member  Board  from  public  view.  If  the  Phase I of the wrote  in  its  decision.  Department  of  Public  project, which “VPIRG  has  proposed  Service  approves  such  is already PRGLÂżFDWLRQV WR WKH SUR-­ requests,  parties  to  the  approved, tective  agreement  that  agreement,  which  include  will run a would  likely  have  the  opponents  of  the  project,  undesirable  effect  of  sti-­ would  be  barred  from  natural gas Ă€LQJ WKH IUHH H[FKDQJH disclosing  exempted  doc-­ pipeline from RI DOOHJHGO\ FRQÂżGHQWLDO Colchester to information.â€? uments  to  the  public. A  FIFE  AND  drum  corps  marches  past  the  National  Bank  of  Middlebury  in  downtown  Middlebury  during  Monday’s  Memorial  Day  parade. Some  three  dozen  in-­ Vergennes The  Board  added  that  Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell dividuals  and  organiza-­ and disgruntled  parties  are  tions  are  party  to  the  entitled  to  challenge  in-­ Middlebury. agreement,  including  formation  that  is  declared  both  proponents  and  op-­ Phase II FRQÂżGHQWLDO ponents  of  the  project.  would extend VPIRG  also  asked  the  The  list  includes  Vermont  the pipeline to Board  to  amend  the  pro-­ By  JOHN  FLOWERS ers  of  limited  means. sidy  covenant,  Vermont  law  requires  tion  has  received  several  calls  from  Gas;Íž  state’s  attorneys;Íž  Ticonderoga, tective  agreement  to  make  MIDDLEBURY  â€”  Around  20  Applicants  to  the  program  are  pre-­ an  individualized  consideration  of  the  affected  homeowners,  particularly  in  the  towns  of  Middlebury,  N.Y., via exempted  records  avail-­ Middlebury  taxpayers  who  used  the  TXDOLÂżHG WR SXUFKDVH D KRPH ZLWKLQ effect  a  particular  covenant  has  on  a  the  Cottage  Lane  area  of  Middlebury.  Cornwall  and  Shoreham;Íž  able  to  the  public  after  state’s  Homeland  Program  in  acquir-­ a  given  price  range  based  on  their  property’s  fair  market  value. He  said  homeowners  are  concerned  International  Paper  Co.;Íž  Middlebury, two  years,  but  the  Board  ing  their  homes  were  alarmed  last  income,  according  to  the  Vermont  â€œAccordingly,  there  is  no  automatic  about  being  able  to  pay  any  increased  the  Addison  County  Re-­ Cornwall and denied  that  request. week  to  see  their  property  assess-­ Housing  &  Conservation  Board.  reduction  in  property  tax  valuation  property  tax  liability  stemming  from  gional  Planning  Com-­ Shoreham. “VPIRG’s  requested  ments  rise  dramatically  to  fair  mar-­ Participants  must  have  a  household  for  parcels  subject  to  housing  subsidy  WKHLU KLJKHU DVVHVVPHQWV 2IÂżFLDOV mission;Íž  Vermont  Public  PRGLÂżFDWLRQV ÂŤ ZRXOG ket  levels  following  elimination  of  a  income  below  100  percent  of  the  ap-­ covenant  as  indicated  in  Technical  said  some  of  the  property  owners  Interest  Research  Group  (VPIRG);Íž  potentially  and  needlessly  risk  the  formula  governing  how  participating  plicable  county  median  income,  ad-­ Bulletin  63,â€?  William  E.  Johnson,  saw  their  property  valuations  rise  by  IBM;Íž  and  Rising  Tide  Vermont. inappropriate  disclosure  of  allegedly  properties  are  valued. justed  for  household  size. director  of  the  Department  of  Taxes’  $20,000  to  $40,000. Phase  I  of  the  project,  which  is  FRQÂżGHQWLDO LQIRUPDWLRQ ZLWKRXW The  Homeland  Program  allows  Because  they  are  only  allowed  to  Property  Valuation  and  Review  Divi-­ Middlebury  Town  Assessor  Bill  already  approved,  will  run  a  natu-­ any  prior  board  scrutiny,â€?  the  Board  participating  affordable  housing  or-­ realize  a  fraction  of  the  home’s  ap-­ sion,  wrote  in  a  Nov.  1,  2013,  letter  to  Benton  said  the  assessment  increase  ral  gas  pipeline  from  Colchester  to  wrote. ganizations  â€”  such  as  the  Addison  preciation  upon  its  sale,  those  par-­ FLW\ DQG WRZQ RIÂżFLDOV IROORZLQJ WKH will  affect  Homeland  Program  par-­ Vergennes  and  Middlebury.  Phase  II  The  Board  stated  that  most  infor-­ County  Community  Trust  â€”  to  grant  ticipating  in  the  Homeland  Program  high  court’s  decision. WLFLSDQWV IRU ÂżVFDO \HDU ZKLFK would  extend  the  pipeline  to  Ticon-­ mation  related  to  the  pipeline  project  ¿UVW WLPH KRPHEX\HUV SHUFHQW XS have  seen  property  assessments  that  So  rather  than  applying  an  auto-­ begins  this  coming  July  1.  He  said  the  deroga,  N.Y.,  via  Middlebury,  Corn-­ LV QRW FRQÂżGHQWLDO KRZHYHU VRPH to  $40,000)  of  a  modest  home,  ac-­ are  lower  than  the  fair  market  rate  for  matic  decrease  for  Homeland  Pro-­ Legislature  has  discussed  instituting  wall  and  Shoreham. instances  warrant  the  classifying  of  cording  to  ACCT  literature  about  the  similar  properties  in  the  community.  gram  properties,  Johnson  instructed  VRPH VRUW RI UHPHG\ EHJLQQLQJ LQ ÂżV-­ The  Public  Service  Board  last  year  information. program.  At  closing,  the  buyer  signs  That  caveat  has  been  governed  by  a  local  listers  to  look  at  recent  sales  cal  year  2016.  In  the  meantime,  Ben-­ approved  a  similar  protective  agree-­ “At  times,  there  may  be  some  in-­ a  covenant  with  the  Trust,  through  formula  known  as  Technical  Bulle-­ data  for  comparable  properties  within  ton  believes  that  many  of  those  af-­ ment  for  Phase  I  of  the  pipeline  proj-­ formation  that  is  legitimately  deserv-­ which  the  buyer  is  allowed  to  realize  tin  63,  which  pertains  to  â€œvaluation  the  community  to  determine  whether  fected  by  the  higher  assessments  will  ect.  In  that  case,  Vermont  LQJ RI FRQÂżGHQWLDO WUHDW-­ 25  percent  of  the  appreciation  of  the  of  owner-­occupied  homes  subject  to  homeowners  were  entitled  to  an  as-­ be  able  to  qualify  for  Act  60-­related  Gas  asked  the  Board  to  ment,â€?  the  Board  wrote. home  should  he  or  she  decide  to  sell  resale  restrictions,â€?  according  to  the  sessment  break. property  tax  breaks  that  could  offset  approve  a  section  that  The Board The  ruling  also  details  the  abode  in  the  future.  The  Trust  pur-­ Vermont  Department  of  Taxes. “There  is  no  set  formula  that  can  be  the  impact  of  their  new  assessments. would  have  obliged  state  stated the  process  Vermont  Gas  chases  the  home  for  the  initial  price,  But  in  a  September  2013  decision  applied  in  all  cases,â€?  he  stated  in  his  â€œIf  they  qualify  for  these  (Home-­ agencies  to  deny  public  that most must  follow  to  request  plus  the  25  percent  of  appreciated  (Franks  v.  Town  of  Essex),  the  Ver-­ letter. land)  grants,  they  will  probably  qual-­ records  requests  using  the  information that  documents  be  clas-­ value,  thereby  allowing  the  home  to  mont  Supreme  Court  held  that  when  .HYLQ &RVJURYH ÂżHOG VXSHUYLVRU ify  for  income  sensitivity,â€?  Benton  relevant  litigation  exemp-­ VLÂżHG ,W DOVR PDQGDWHG related to remain  affordable  to  future  purchas-­ a  parcel  is  subject  to  a  housing  sub-­ with  the  ACCT,  said  the  organiza-­ said. tion.  As  was  the  case  for  that  parties  must  clas-­ the  Phase  II  protective  the pipeline sify  information  in  good  agreement,  the  Board  re-­ project is not faith,  or  face  sanctions,  jected  that  request. FRQĂ€GHQWLDO but  does  not  specify  what  In  denying  the  inclu-­ however form  sanctions  could  By  ZACH  DESPART or  if  an  actual  tornado  formed. sion  of  a  mandatory  pub-­ take. BRIDPORT  â€”  A  severe  thunder-­ Goff  said  preliminary  reports  in-­ some lic  r ecords  e xemption,  t he  Steve  Wark,  a  spokes-­ storm  tore  through  the  heart  of  Ad-­ dicate  a  top  wind  gust  of  74  miles  Board  cited  its  denial  for  instances man  for  Vermont  Gas,  dison  County  Tuesday  afternoon,  per  hour  in  Bridport.  If  a  tornado  the  same  language  in  the  warrant the said  on  April  30  the  com-­ dumping  rain  and  hail,  as  well  as  formed  at  that  speed,  it  would  quali-­ classifying of Phase  I  protective  agree-­ pany  had  so  far  supplied  strong  wind  gusts  that  may  have  fy  as  an  F1  on  the  Fujita  scale,  a  unit  ment. 9,000  documents  related  information. been  a  tornado. used  by  meteorologists  to  measure  â€œThe  board  is  not  the  to  the  docket,  and  classi-­ The  sky  to  the  west,  over  Lake  tornadoes. tribunal  that  would  re-­ ÂżHG IHZHU WKDQ Champlain,  darkened  throughout  An  F1  tornado  is  capable  of  tear-­ solve  any  dispute  between  a  state  The  Public  Service  Board  ap-­ the  humid  afternoon.  The  National  ing  roofs  from  structures  and  mov-­ agency  that  is  party  to  this  docket  proved  Phase  I  of  the  Addison-­Rut-­ Weather  Service  issued  a  Tornado  ing  mobile  homes  off  their  founda-­ and  any  non-­party  seeking  disclo-­ land  Natural  Gas  Project  last  De-­ Warning  for  Addison  and  Rutland  tions. sure,â€?  the  Board  wrote  in  May  2013.  cember.  The  Board  has  yet  to  rule  counties  around  4  p.m. Goff  said  the  NWS  has  taken  re-­ “Such  jurisdiction  lies  with  the  Su-­ on  Phase  II.  The  PSB’s  next  hearing  The  storm  moved  northwest  to  ports  of  downed  trees  in  Cornwall,  perior  Court.â€? on  the  Phase  II  pipeline  is  scheduled  southeast,  from  Essex  County,  N.Y.,  Shoreham,  Bridport,  Brandon  and  The  Vermont  Public  Interest  for  Thursday,  June  12,  at  7  p.m.  at  through  Addison  and  Rutland  coun-­ Whiting. Group,  joined  by  Solar  Haven  Farm  Middlebury  Union  High  School.  ties.  Advancing  at  a  bristling  pace  of  +H VDLG KLV RIÂżFH DOVR KDV UHFHLYHG in  Shoreham,  asked  the  Board  to  Citizens  may  comment  in  person  or  30  mph,  the  storm  moved  through  reports  of  golf  ball-­  to  half  dollar-­ amend  the  agreement  to  allow  par-­ submit  their  written  comments  to  the  many  towns  in  the  region  in  a  matter  sized  hail  in  Bridport  and  Proctor.  of  minutes. Precipitation  in  southern  Addison  THE  HAIL  FALLING  in  West  Cornwall  pummeled  some  formerly  hanging  ties  to  disclose  exempted  informa-­ PSB  at  psbclerk@state.vt.us. John  Goff,  the  lead  forecaster  for  and  northern  Rutland  counties  dur-­ plants  Tuesday  afternoon.  The  resident  who  sent  this  in  said  that,  despite  WKH 1:6 RIÂżFH LQ 6RXWK %XUOLQJWRQ ing  the  storm  was  0.5  to  1.5  inches,  the  obvious  spread  of  ice  on  the  lawn  and  the  frozen  pellets  shooting  out  CORRECTION  â€”  The  Addison  the  venture  philanthropy  fund  â€œNew  said  a  team  of  forecasters  was  in  Ad-­ FRQWULEXWLQJ WR Ă€RRGV LQ SDUWV RI of  the  sky,  the  hail  storm  was  even  more  dramatic  than  the  photo  shows. Independent,  on  Page  2  of  its  May  3URÂżW ,QF ´ 6KH ZDV RQ WKH ÂłIRXQG-­ dison  County  on  Wednesday  trying  Rutland  City. August.  While  summer  thunder-­ “Severe  storms  are  relatively  un-­ HGLWLRQ LQFRUUHFWO\ LGHQWLÂżHG ing  teamâ€?  of  that  venture.  She  listed  WR ÂżJXUH RXW LI WKH VWRUP GDPDJH Goff  said  Vermont’s  severe  storms  occur  somewhat  frequently,  common,  and  this  would  qualify  as  the  relationship  of  newly  appointed  the  founders  of  that  fund  as  Vanessa  was  caused  by  straight  line  winds,  weather  season  is  mid-­May  to  mid-­ Goff  said  ones  this  damaging  do  not. a  severe  storm,â€?  Goff  said. ID-­4  board  member  Victoria  Jette  to  Kirsch  and  Kelly  Fitzsimmons.

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Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  May  29,  2014  â€”  PAGE  3A

‘Shakespeare’s  Shorts’ ADDISON  REPERTORY  THEATER  students,  under  the  direction  of  Steve  Small,  will  present  â€œShake-­ speare’s  Shorts,â€?  with  scenes  from  â€œAs  You  Like  Itâ€?  and  â€œMacbeth,â€?  on  May  29  and  30  in  the  A.R.T.  black  box  theater  at  the  Hannaford  Career  Center  in  Middle-­ bury.  Pictured  from  a  rehearsal  Tuesday  afternoon  are,  clockwise  from  left,  Addison  Wales  and  Jack  Brisson;Íž  Wales  and  Izzy  Jackson;Íž  Brisson  and  Emi  Lavallee;Íž  and  Michael  Gyukeri  and  Claire  Smith.

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New  open  meetings  bill  raises  questions By  ZACH  DESPART MONTPELIER  â€”  Gov.  Peter  Shumlin  has  signed  a  bill  that  makes  changes  to  the  state’s  open  meeting  laws;Íž  some  organizations  have  raised  concerns  that  the  new  law  will  de-­ crease  transparency  in  government. The  intention  of  the  law  is  to  mod-­ ernize  the  state’s  open  meeting  laws,  which  Shumlin  said  have  not  been  VLJQLÂżFDQWO\ XSGDWHG LQ VHYHUDO GH-­ cades. Several  provisions  of  the  law  have  generated  controversy  â€”  including  one  that  allows  public  bodies  a  â€œdo-­ overâ€?  after  committing  an  open  meet-­ ing  violation,  and  another  that  permits  bodies  to  interview  candidates  for  va-­ cancies  in  secret. In  a  statement  after  he  signed  the  legislation  on  May  23,  Shumlin  con-­ FHGHG WKDW + KDV VHYHUDO Ă€DZV and  that  legislators  must  do  more  in  the  future  to  reform  Vermont’s  open  meeting  statutes. “This  bill  is  not  perfect,  and  parts  RI LW JLYH PH VLJQLÂżFDQW FRQFHUQ ´ Shumlin  wrote.  â€œI  feel  strongly  that  the  Open  Meeting  Law  must  be  strengthened.â€? The  Vermont  Press  Association,  which  represents  dozens  of  newspa-­ pers  across  the  state,  unsuccessfully  lobbied  Shumlin  not  to  sign  the  bill.  After  the  governor  did  so,  the  VPA  drafted  a  press  release  expressing  dis-­ appointment  in  the  governor’s  choice. “The  Vermont  Press  Association  is  deeply  disappointed  that  Gov.  Peter  Shumlin  opted  not  to  veto  a  serious-­ O\ Ă€DZHG 2SHQ 0HHWLQJ /DZ ´ 93$ President  John  Flowers  wrote,  noting  that  the  bill  was  passed  as  a  compro-­ mise  between  the  House  and  Senate  in  WKH ÂżQDO GD\V RI WKH VHVVLRQ Flowers  recalled  a  similar  bill  sev-­ eral  years  ago  that  stalled  in  the  Leg-­ islature  after  the  VPA  cited  its  numer-­ RXV Ă€DZV 7KLV WLPH DURXQG WKH 93$

was  unsuccessful  in  making  its  con-­ cerns  heard. “Unfortunately,  those  serious  prob-­ lems  were  not  corrected  this  year  and  some  new  provisions  are  added  to  JLYH JRYHUQPHQW RIÂżFLDOV WKH DELOLW\ to  conduct  more  public  business  in  se-­ crecy,â€?  Flowers  wrote. 6SHFLÂżFDOO\ WKH 93$ UDLVHG DODUP over  a  provision  of  the  law  that  allows  local  and  state  boards  to  have  â€œdo-­ oversâ€?  when  they  violate  the  law,  in-­ stead  of  facing  criminal  or  civil  sanc-­ tions.  The  organization  also  pointed  to  a  loophole  that,  in  theory,  allows  bodies  to  repeatedly  violate  the  law  without  penalty. “The  new  law  does  not  limit  how  many  â€˜do-­overs’  a  board  can  do  in  a  year,â€?  Flowers  wrote. The  VPA  also  objected  to  a  section  of  the  law  that  permits  elected  boards  to  interview  candidates  for  boards  and  commissions  in  secret. The  Burlington  Free  Press,  the Â

state’s  largest  daily  newspaper,  also  editorialized  against  the  â€œdo-­overâ€?  provision. “The  law  affords  no  guaranteed  sec-­ ond  chances  for  common  criminals,  let  alone  felons,â€?  editorial  page  editor  Aki  Soga  wrote.  â€œWhy  should  those  entrusted  with  the  people’s  business  be  afforded  such  special  courtesy?â€? Shumlin  also  expressed  concern  about  the  â€œdo-­overâ€?  provision. “I  fear  that  the  so-­called  â€˜do-­over’  provision  that  allows  a  public  body  a  â€˜second  chance’  to  comply  before  be-­ LQJ VXHG ZLOO VHUYH DV D VLJQLÂżFDQW GLV-­ incentive  in  making  the  meetings  of  public  bodies  open  to  Vermonters  in  WKH ÂżUVW SODFH ´ WKH JRYHUQRU VDLG Âł, ‌  would  far  prefer  a  stronger  process  for  enforcement  than  this  bill  creates.â€? The  bill  cleared  the  House  and  Sen-­ ate  in  the  waning  days  of  the  legisla-­ tive  session  earlier  this  month.  Other  provisions  clarify  what  sort  of  elec-­ tronic  communication  between  public Â

body  members  does  and  does  not  con-­ stitute  a  meeting.  The  law  also  permits  plaintiffs  to  seek  compensation  from  bodies  in  open  meeting-­related  litiga-­ tion,  which  Shumlin  praised. “This  is  an  important  step  in  reduc-­ ing  barriers  to  enforcement  by  en-­ suring  that  Vermonters  can  actually  afford  to  pursue  a  violation  when  it  occurs,â€?  Shumlin  said. Shumlin  also  said  H.497  will  in-­ crease  transparency  in  government  by  requiring  public  bodies  to  post  meeting  agendas  and  minutes  on  their  websites. “It  is  long  past  time  for  these  re-­ forms,â€?  Shumlin  wrote.  â€œThe  legisla-­ WLYH ZRUN LQ WKLV DUHD LV IDU IURP ÂżQ-­ ished  and  I  view  my  action  today  as  another  step  toward  greater  transpar-­ ency,  not  an  end  point.â€? The  new  law  will  take  effect  July  1. Editor’s  note:  VPA  President  John  Flowers  is  also  the  senior  reporter  at  the  Addison  Independent.

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Rising  Tide  Vermont  did  its  cause  a  great  disservice Rising  Tide  Vermont  is  certainly  creating  a  name  for  itself.  Unfortunate-­ ly,  the  association  is  negative.  Mention  the  name  of  the  group  protesting  the  natural  gas  pipeline  set  to  be  built  over  the  next  year  from  Colchester  to  0LGGOHEXU\ DQG WKH OLNHO\ UHDFWLRQ ZLOO EH Âł2K WKH\ÂśUH WKH UXGH LQGLYLGX-­ als  who  interrupt  meetings  with  shouts  of  accusations,  while  shutting  out  the  concerns  of  local  residents.  They’re  the  ones  tarnishing  all  opponents  of  the  pipeline  with  the  image  of  unruly,  unlikable,  unreasonable  and  un-­ compromising  protestors  who  don’t  give  a  hoot  about  respectful  dialogue  RU UDWLRQDO WKRXJKW ´ That’s  hardly  putting  your  best  foot  forward. And  like  other  protestors  who  have  pursued  their  cause  with  an  all-­or-­ nothing  approach,  their  arrogance  is  as  damaging  to  the  cause  as  their  in-­ tent  is  worthy.  Tuesday’s  protest  in  South  Burlington  is  an  example.  Vermont  Gas  Sys-­ tems  was  willing  to  put  up  with  the  protestors  until  they  swarmed  the  front  door  of  the  Swift  Street  headquarters,  pushing  and  shoving  a  Vermont  Gas  female  employee  aside  and  harming  her  as  she  tried  to  keep  access  to  the  door  open  to  the  public.  Following  that,  one  protestor  chained  herself  to  the  front  doors,  saying  she  was  staying  there  until  Vermont  Gas  stopped  construction  of  the  pipeline.  That’s  beyond  the  pale,  but  not  so  in  the  eyes  of  Rising  Tide  spokesman  .HLWK %UXQQHU Âł7KH IRVVLO IXHO LQGXVWU\ LV GHVSHUDWH IRU SURÂżWV DQG WKH\ ZLOO VD\ DQ\WKLQJ WR SURWHFW WKHLU ERWWRP OLQH ´ KH ZURWH LQ D SUHVV UHOHDVH in  an  attempt  to  deny  any  harm  to  the  employee  or  wrong-­doing  by  the  pro-­ WHVWRUV Âł5LVLQJ 7LGH 9HUPRQW WDNHV IXOO DFFRXQWDELOLW\ IRU WRGD\ÂśV DFWLRQV ´ Vermont  Gas  Systems  looked  calm,  rational  and  respectful  in  comparison.  ³:HÂśUH 2. ZLWK SHRSOH H[SUHVVLQJ WKHLU SRLQWV RI YLHZ EXW ZH ZLOO QRW WROHU-­ DWH SHRSOH EHLQJ KXUW ´ UHVSRQGHG 9HUPRQW *DV VSRNHVSHUVRQ 6WHYH :DUN 3ROLFH DQG 9HUPRQW *DV RIÂżFLDOV DUH FRQVLGHULQJ DVVDXOW FKDUJHV DJDLQVW WKRVH LQYROYHG EXW ZKHWKHU DQ\ DUH ÂżOHG LV QRW WKH SRLQW 7KH SURWHVWRUV with  Rising  Tide  Vermont  betrayed  their  role.  Their  intent  is  to  draw  at-­ tention  to  the  news  story,  to  the  greater  issue  of  climate  change.  It  is  not  WR GLVUXSW WKH GD\ WR GD\ EXVLQHVV DIIDLUV RI D 9HUPRQW ÂżUP SURYLGLQJ KHDW to  Vermont  homes  and  trying  to  extend  that  same  privilege  and  savings  to  thousands  of  other  Vermonters  who  want  it. There  is  a  big  difference.  Peaceful  protests  that  focus  on  the  big-­picture  message  gain  the  respect  of  the  broader  public  for  their  civility  and  rational  thought.  Protests  where  individuals  act  as  bullies  in  meaningless  acts,  or  interrupt  public  discourse  to  the  point  of  interfering  with  the  sharing  of  information  at  public  gatherings,  do  little  more  than  show  disrespect  of  all  others,  harming  their  effort  in  the  long  run.  It’s  too  bad.  There  is  room  in  the  conversation  for  dissent.  What  if,  for  example,  protestors  were  to  accept  the  realities  of  the  le-­ gal  and  public  process  already  under  way  and  acknowledge  that  the  natu-­ ral  gas  pipeline  between  Chittenden  County  and  Addison  County  will  be  built  whether  they  protest  the  project  or  not.  That  is  a  done  deal  that  a  vast  majority  of  residents  in  Addison  County  support.  It  will  be  completed  by  2015,  and  if  protestors  want  to  give  their  ilk  a  black  eye  with  other  simi-­ larly  inane  protests,  so  be  it,  but  it  won’t  change  the  inevitability.  The  question  Rising  Tide  members  might  ask  is:  Should  we  be  smart  and  try  to  get  the  public  on  our  side,  or  keep  acting  like  meatheads?  What  they  could  do,  for  example,  is  help  individuals  whose  land  is  be-­ ing  traversed  by  the  pipeline  get  the  Public  Service  Department  to  work  on  their  behalf.  They  could  argue  for  higher  land  easement  payments,  more  landowner  rights,  and  put  in  covenants  that  could  hold  Vermont  Gas  Sys-­ tems  liable  to  remove  the  pipeline  if,  or  when,  the  system  should  ever  go  defunct,  similar  to  decommissioning  a  nuclear  power  plant  (the  Middle-­ bury  selectboard  is  asking  Vermont  Gas  to  remove  its  pipeline  when  it  is  no  longer  in  use,  see  our  story  on  Page  1A).  Our  bet  is  the  public  would  swing  WR WKHLU VLGH RQ VXFK VSHFLÂżF LQWHUHVWV Protestors  could  also  work  with  alternative  energy  proponents  at  public  gatherings  around  this  issue  to  educate  people  who  are  already  wary  of  using  more  fossil  fuels.  The  intent  would  be  to  spread  the  gospel  of  renew-­ able  energy,  while  recognizing  the  role  of  natural  gas  to  meet  demand  in  the  short-­term  â€”  but  still  pressing  the  argument  that  the  faster  we  get  off  fossil  fuel  consumption,  the  better  it  will  be  for  the  planet.  The  work  to  be  done  on  this  issue  is  not  closing  natural  gas  down  today,  but  rather  ensuring  that  provisions  are  put  into  place  to  move  off  of  natural  gas  as  soon  as  renewables  can  meet  demand.  In  the  real  world,  such  provi-­ sions  will  inevitably  add  to  the  cost  of  building  future  pipelines,  which  is  the  surest  way  to  slow  down  or  stop  unnecessary  development  â€”  and  far  PRUH HIIHFWLYH WKDQ VRSKRPRULF DFWV RI GHÂżDQFH Angelo  S.  Lynn

Run,  Scott,  run Pomfret  businessman  Scott  Milne  admits  if  he  were  to  jump  into  the  gubernatorial  race  against  Gov.  Peter  Shumlin,  he’d  be  a  long  shot.  And  his  track  record  on  the  campaign  trail  is  not  favorable:  he  lost  a  House  race  in  2006,  and  got  smoked  in  a  race  for  Sharon  selectboard  in  1988.  But  he  is  a  successful  businessman  (Barre-­based  Milne  Travel)  with  a  statewide  reach  who  would  come  to  the  debate  with  an  outsider’s  SHUVSHFWLYH 0RUH LPSRUWDQWO\ KLV FDQGLGDF\ ZRXOG EH ÂłVXFFHVVIXO´ LI KH did  nothing  more  than  challenge  Gov.  Shumlin’s  approach  to  health  care  reform.  That  issue  is  too  important  to  be  implemented  without  rigorous  debate  from  opponents.  Anything  additional  adds  feathers  to  his  cap. :LWK /W *RY 3KLO 6FRWW GXFNLQJ IURP WKH ÂżJKW DQG RWKHU SDUW\ OHDGHUV bowing  out,  the  time  is  ripe  for  an  outsider  to  let  the  party  stalwarts  hibernate  while  he  steals  the  show.  Voters  remember  acts  of  courage. Angelo  S.  Lynn

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Growing  the  thousand-­dollar  tomato

The  2014  edition  of  the  Middle-­ bury  Maple  Run  was  a  huge  suc-­ cess  as  we  welcomed  nearly  800  runners,  friends  and  families  to  town.  As  in  past  years  more  than  40  percent  of  the  athletes  were  from  out  of  state  and  they  keep  com-­ ing  back  year  after  year  to  run  the  race.  While  they’re  here  they  infuse  money  into  our  local  economy  via  hotel  rooms,  meals,  or  just  a  tank  of  gas. This  race  wouldn’t  be  nearly  as  popular  if  it  weren’t  for  the  sup-­ port  of  the  community  and  the  volunteers.  Runners  are  surveyed  post-­race  and  over  and  over  they  comment  on  the  friendliness  of  the  volunteers  and  the  positive  vibe  on  race  day.  We  appreciate  the  patience  shown  by  residents  along  the  route,  as  well  as  anyone  who  may  have  EHHQ GHOD\HG LQ WUDIÂżF It’s  all  for  a  good  cause  as  we’ll  be  donating  approximately  $10,000  in  proceeds  this  year  to  our  grant  recipients,  which  include  Open  Door  Clinic,  Addison  County  Par-­ ent  Child  Center,  Bonnie’s  Book  Foundation,  Otter  Creek  Audubon  Society,  Middlebury  Congregation-­ al  Church,  Foxcroft  Farm  Harvest  Program,  HOPE,  and  Homeward  Bound. After  every  year’s  race  we  look  at  what  improvements  or  adjustments  we  need  to  make  for  the  next  year.  That’s  to  keep  both  the  runners  happy  as  well  as  our  community.  We  appreciate  Middlebury’s  con-­ tinued  support  and  look  forward  to  another  great  race  on  Sunday,  May  3,  2015. Terry  Aldrich,  Benj  Deppman,  Dave  Donahue,  Sue  Hoxie,  Angelo  Lynn  and  Andrea  Solomon Middlebury  Maple  Run Committee

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Brandon  budget  conundrum  a  very  serious  matter

Letters to the Editor Middlebury  College  should  oppose  gas  pipeline  project I  arrived  too  late  to  get  a  seat  in  the  hall  at  the  greenwashing  festival  at  Middlebury  College  last  week,  and  decided  my  time  was  better  spent  at  home  working  on  my  PSB  testimony  than  watching  the  show  on  TV  in  the  Grille. I  hear  everyone  felt  very  good  about  themselves  right  up  until  the  end,  when  my  neighbor,  a  college  alumnus,  was  forcibly  ejected  from  the  hall  for  having  the  temerity  to  hold  up  a  sign  indicating  that  put-­ ting  in  new  100  year-­lifespan  fossil  fuel  infrastructure  might  not  be  a Â

particularly  â€œgreenâ€?  decision  at  this  point  in  our  history.  I  understand  the  governor,  who  didn’t  want  a  pipeline  in  his  backyard  when  it  was  proposed  in  the  1980s,  kept  quiet. The  college  has  also  been  re-­ markably  silent  about  the  pipeline  issue,  one  suspects  because  they  need  the  related  biogas  spur  to  put  into  their  carbon-­neutrality  spreadsheets.  Every  time  you  pass  the  construction  site  on  Route  30,  where  workers  spent  the  frigid  win-­ ter  pouring  concrete  and  welding  together  the  bones  of  a  huge  new Â

playground  for  the  children  of  the  upper  class,  you  can  understand  how  important  carbon-­neutrality  is  to  making  everyone  feel  better.  Who’s  picking  up  the  next  round  of  carbon  indulgences? One  might  think  Bill  McKibben  would  divest  himself  of  the  college  in  light  of  all  this.  Unfortunately,  all  of  us,  myself  included,  have  a  hard  time  un-­buttering  our  bread.  I  think  we  are  obliged  to  try  harder  though. Raph  Worrick Cornwall

Citizens  can  pitch  in  to  help  clean  state’s  waterways The  waters  of  the  state  of  Vermont  ² EH WKH\ Ă€RZLQJ LQ D ULYHU VHHSLQJ through  the  ground,  or  staying  put  for  a  while  in  a  lake  â€”  are  held  by  the  people.  They  are  our  common  waters. The  state  of  Vermont  serves  as  the  trustee  of  our  common  waters.  Although  the  state  has  mechanisms  and  programs  in  place  to  conserve  the  health  and  quality  of  our  common  waters,  these  have  not  been  effective  largely  because  the  practices  have  rarely  been  implemented  at  a  high  level.  The  evidence  is  in  our  beautiful-­ but-­polluted  great  Lake  Champlain. What  can  be  done  on  shrinking  budgets?  Lots.  A  key  action  is  to  cre-­ DWH PRUH ÂżQDQFLDO LQFHQWLYHV IRU DOO of  us  â€”  including  public  and  private  landowners,  the  state  of  Vermont  as  trustee,  and  land  trusts  â€”  to  do  our Â

part  by  keeping  our  sediment,  phos-­ phorus,  pesticides  and  fertilizers  out.  In  other  words  the  message  must  be:  Keep  your  stuff  out  of  our  common  waters. We  the  people  need  to  do  a  much  better  job  of  helping  while  insisting  WKDW WKHUH EH VLJQL¿FDQW DQG H[SHGL-­ tious  improvements.  How? 1.  Expand  citizen-­based  water  qual-­ ity  monitoring  watershed  by  water-­ shed. 2.  Identify  several  key  Optimal  Conservation  Practices  (OCPs)  including  riparian  buffers,  road  drain-­ age,  and  stream  crossings  that  work  when  used. 3.  Develop  credible  monitoring  methods  for  measuring  the  degree  of  OCP  compliance  by  parcel. 4.  Start  a  comprehensive  citizen-­

based  monitoring  program  of  OCP  FRPSOLDQFH IRFXVLQJ ¿UVW RQ SXEOLFO\ held  lands,  conserved  lands,  and  lands  enrolled  in  the  Current  Use  Program. 5.  Independently  evaluate  the  ef-­ fectiveness  of  the  state  of  Vermont  as  trustee. 6.  Tie  tax  relief,  cost-­shares,  con-­ servation  easements,  and  program  funding  directly  to  OCP  compliance  levels. 7.  Celebrate  and  reward  the  real  stewards. We  can  do  most  if  not  all  of  these  relatively  simple  things  on  existing  budgets  or  less.  When  we  do,  the  quality  of  our  common  waters  will  improve. Not  until. David  Brynn Bristol

Legislature  should  not  cut  budget  for  state  colleges Editor’s  note:  This  letter  was  writ-­ ten  as  an  open  letter  to  Gov.  Shumlin  and  Vermont  state  legislators. Recently,  I  learned  Johnson  State  College’s  budget  will  be  cut  by  nearly  $500,000.  My  child  is  a  junior  at  Johnson,  so  I  immediately  wondered,  â€œHow  will  this  impact  my  child’s  education?  How  will  this  impact  students  and  families  consid-­ ering  Johnson?â€? I  read  JSC  president  Barbara  Murphy’s  comments  as  she  explained  that  the  budget  shortfall,  for  Fiscal  Year  2015,  results  in  part  from  a  dip  LQ HQUROOPHQW DQG Ă€DW VXSSRUW IURP the  state  of  Vermont.  Vermont  ranks  near  the  bottom  of  the  nation  in  state  support  for  higher  education. That  dip  in  enrollment  will  continue Â

if  we  don’t  recognize  the  urgency  of  supporting  state  colleges.  While  Vermont  schools  offer  bucolic  settings  and  small  class  sizes,  state  funds  show  support  for  continued  improvements  to  programs  and  student  services.  Budget  crises  in  any  business  typi-­ cally  don’t  attract  new  clients,  and  continuously  put  institutions  in  a  reactive,  survival  mode  vs.  a  progres-­ sive,  transformative  one.  Such  meager  state  support  does  give  a  pretty  strong  message  to  Vermont  students  to  look  elsewhere.  And,  when  they  manage  to  ¿QG SURJUDPV RXW RI VWDWH 9HUPRQW loses  brain  capital  â€”  perhaps  for  good. :H KDYH EHHQ VDWLVÂżHG RYHUDOO with  Johnson,  given  our  student’s  LQWHUHVW LQ ÂżQH DUWV DQG WKH FROOHJHÂśV

well  established  art  department.  However,  we  worry  that  her  degree  will  suffer  from  continued  lackluster  state  support.  There  is  no  easy  answer  â€”  budgets  are  tight  everywhere.  But  doing  the  best  we  can  for  Vermont’s  young  adults  and  attracting  others  to  Vermont  is  advancing  our  state  in  the  long  term. Legislators,  while  not  in  session,  talk  to  state  college  students  back  home  on  summer  break.  Listen  to  them.  Then  try  explaining  the  lack  of  college  funding.  Or,  better  yet,  discuss  what  will  happen  in  the  next  session:  Please,  please  â€”  put  funding  college  education  on  the  front  burner  for  the  2015-­2016  state  budget. Laura  King Brandon

Gubernatorial  candidate  takes  stand  on  gas  pipeline While  I  was  going  about  Middle-­ bury  today,  I  stopped  into  a  sporting  store  where  I  met  the  shop  owner.  Once  he  realized  I  am  running  for  governor  he  laid  into  me  for  some  â€?appallingâ€?  homemade  signage  that  had  over-­wintered  and  was  now  â€œlit-­ teringâ€?  the  roadside.  So  I  am  writ-­ ing  in  humility  to  apologize  for  the  eyesore  of  that  signage  carrying  my  name  on  it,  and  for  the  fact  that  it  was  there  in  the  off-­season.  But  there  is  something  I  mostly  cer-­ tainly  cannot  apologize  for.  I  cannot  apologize  for  the  work  I  have  been  doing  for  economic  and  political  jus-­ tice,  nor  is  there  any  excuse  for  those  contributors  to  political  censorship  creating  the  need  for  me  to  work  in  this  radically  homemade  manner.  Nor  shall  I  apologize  for  the  fact  that  I  am  standing  tall  for  the  left-­right  alliance  agreeing  to  one  appalling  fact;Íž  both  Democratic  and  Republican  parties  have  failed  us.  In  Dr.  Martin  Luther  King’s  words:  â€œAnother  thing  we  must  do  in  speed-­ ing  up  the  coming  of  the  new  age  is  to  develop  intelligent,  courageous  and  dedicated  leaders.  This  is  a  pressing  need  of  the  hour.  The  urgency  of  the  hour  is  for  leaders  wise  in  judgment  and  sound  integrity,  leaders  not  in  love  with  money,  but  in  love  with  justice.  Leaders  who  can  subject  their  particular  egos  to  the  greatness  of  the  task.â€? I  work  to  make  Dr.  King  proud,  as  a  leader  who  recognizes  grace  in  low  places  and  opposes  evil  in  high  places.  If  my  appearance  is  blemished  by  unsightly  homemade  signs,  or  my  hair  is  not  perfectly  quaffed,  or  my  car  looks  lived  in,  I  ask  the  voter  to  Middlebury Lions Club Cash Calendar Winners

May 2014 Deborah Gilbert, Mike Rakowitz, Heather Best, Darwin Lee, Douglas Campbell, Thad & Virginia Bronson, Kevin Parizo, Brittany McGrath, Samm Tatro, Greg Jackson, Mark McDonough, Jamie Gaucher, Kathleen Paquette, Brad Hammoad, Michael Livingston, Jen Glinski, Emily Wideawake, Jacob Haigh, Elaine Naylor, Sean Sullivan, Brian Thomas, Terri Arnold, Ty Combs, Tom Jackman, David Van Vleck Jr., Kirk Fiske, Mildred Longey, Paul Plouffe, Kadin Bullock, Michael Hendy, Roch MacIntyre.

look  past  these  elements  and  into  my  heart,  where  a  brighter  future  gleams.  I  lead  to  a  future  where  power  is  of  the  personal  type,  created  by  knowl-­ edge,  and  money  is  not  speech,  nor  is  there  too  little  money  for  what  mat-­ ters.  We  need  to  end  our  participation  in  a  system  rigged  against  us.  I  hope  that  you  will  follow  me,  for  the  road  I’m  on  leads  to  a  way  of  life  where  respect,  inspiration,  creativity  and  love  cherishes  its  very  existence  by  expanding  exponentially.  Here  in  Addison  County  I  stand  with  you  against  the  hypocrisy  and  stupidity  of  importing  fracked  gas,  and  work  with  you  to  bring  Ver-­

mont’s  self-­reliance  home.  I  give  you  alternative  and  better  solutions  for  our  energy  future.  I’m  secure  in  my  platform  positions,  and  I  know  we  will  win.  I  know  we  will  overcome  because  together  we  all  shed  light  on  corporate  political  conspirators  and  I  have  absolute  certainty  and  faith  because  we  have  already  overcome  in  our  hearts.  Emily  Peyton  Putney Editor’s  note:  Emily  Peyton  is  a  candidate  for  governor  of  Vermont;Íž  she  said  she  is  running  in  the  Repub-­ lican  primary.  This  is  her  third  run  for  WKH RIÂżFH

Davis (Continued  from  Page  4A) ter  Ginsburg  served  13  years  on  the  United  States  Court  of  Appeals,  Pres-­ ident  Clinton  nominated  her  for  the  Supreme  Court  in  1993.  Justice  Ginsburg  has  well-­served  the  legal  profession,  the  law,  and  the Â

Constitution  in  her  34  years  on  the  federal  bench.  There  is  no  reason  why  she  should  leave  the  Supreme  Court  before  she  feels  ready  to  do  so.  Eric  L.  Davis  is  professor  emeri-­ tus  of  political  science  at  Middlebury  College.

To  the  taxpayers  of  Brandon, Yes,  I  was  quoted  correctly  by  the  Brandon  Reporter  in  the  May  14  edition  in  regard  to  the  town  budget.  Yes,  I  told  the  selectboard  that  it  was  a  disgrace  that  they  proposed  an  increase  of  $70,000  to  the  budget  (the  budget  that  we  will  be  voting  on  for  a  third  time).  Not  only  is  this  a  disgrace,  it  is  utterly  absurd.  To  Mr.  Fuller  and  Mr.  Atherton,  your  exuberance  of  arrogance  did  not  surprise  me.  Not  once  did  either  of  you  mention  what  your  constituents  wanted.  It  was  all  about  you  and  what  you  wanted.  To  Ms.  Ammatuna,  chairwoman,  you  did  speak  of  your  constituents,  those  who  told  you  there  was  not  enough  money  in  the  budget.  However,  if  you  recall,  I  told  you  it  was  hogwash  that  more  people  want  more  money  in  this  budget  than  those  who  don’t. Yes,  Ms.  Ammatuna,  you  are  cor-­ rect  in  saying  there  is  a  trust  problem Â

in  this  town.  How  can  there  not  be  when  we  have  a  new  town  manager  asking  for  town  employees’  pass-­ words  in  order  to  read  their  emails  and  ultimately  force  a  resignation  on  one?  Then,  another  resigns  because  WKH HQYLURQPHQW DW WKH WRZQ RIÂżFH was  causing  that  person  emotional  distress.  What’s  going  to  be  next  â€”  a  lawsuit? Granted  Brandon  doesn’t  have  a  requirement  that  a  town  manager  live  in  the  town,  but  how  can  a  town  manager  who  doesn’t  live  here  (Ms.  Bennett  lives  in  Rutland)  get  to  know  the  people  that  do?  How  can  the  town  manager  feel  good  about  spending  our  tax  dollars  when  she’s  not  even  pay-­ ing  into  them?  If  Ms.  Bennett  did  live  here,  maybe  she  would  discover  the  truth  that  the  majority  of  the  people  here  are  in  the  low-­  to  middle-­income  bracket.  Maybe  our  selectboard  could  take  time  out  to  discover  that,  too.

I  am  not  looking  forward  to  this  revote  because  there’s  a  high  prob-­ ability  we  could  be  looking  at  another  one  (last  year  there  were  four).  It’s  a  crapshoot.  But  really,  is  this  is  a  game  about  winning  and  losing?  Absolutely  not.  Is  the  town  of  Brandon  now  the  laughing  stock  of  Rutland  County?  I  work  in  Rutland,  and  some  seem  to  think  so.  This  is  not  a  laughing  matter,  however,  this  is  as  serious  as  it  gets  with  our  tax  dollars  and  the  manage-­ ment  of  the  town’s  funds. 7KH ÂżQDO ZRUGV RXW RI P\ PRXWK DW that  selectboard  meeting  where  I  was  quoted,  and  again  quoted  correctly,  were,  â€œI  feel  I’m  done  with  Brandon  because  of  this.â€?  But  I  am  not  done.  I  have  lived  here  for  13  years  now  (I  am  a  native  Vermonter  born  and  raised  in  Rutland),  and  my  hope  is  to  live  here  a  few  more  years  longer. 3K\OOLV &LRIÂż 5HHG Brandon

(IÂżFLHQF\ LV DV LPSRUWDQW DV SURPRWLQJ UHQHZDEOHV I  read  with  interest  the  front  page  article  titled  â€œEnergy  Secretary  talks  climate  changeâ€?  in  the  May  19  edition. The  article  focused  on  global  warming  and  reducing  carbon  emis-­ sions  through  renewable  energy  â€”  solar,  biomass,  methane  digest-­ ers.  (There  was  no  mention  of  wind  turbines,  for  some  reason.) I  agree  that  reducing  carbon  emis-­ sions  into  the  atmosphere  is  very,  very  important. However,  one  major  way  to  reduce  carbon,  the  use  of  energy  HIÂżFLHQWO\ ZDV QRW PHQWLRQHG DW DOO (IÂżFLHQF\ 9HUPRQW KDV GRQH D VWHO-­

lar  job  in  helping  residents  and  busi-­ nesses  reduce  their  heating  fuel  and  HOHFWULFLW\ FRQVXPSWLRQ E\ VLJQLÂż-­ cant  amounts  over  the  years.  These  are  reductions  in  carbon  emissions  that  last  year  over  year. As  an  example,  when  my  house  was  air  sealed  and  insulated  by  an  (IÂżFLHQF\ 9HUPRQW FHUWLÂżHG FRQWUDF-­ tor,  my  fuel  usage  (and  expense,  and  carbon  footprint)  dropped  by  30  per-­ cent.  And,  there  are  additional  steps  I  can  take  to  drop  it  even  further. (IÂżFLHQF\ 9HUPRQW SURYLGHV rebates  to  people  and  businesses  ZKR FRPSOHWH DSSURYHG HIÂżFLHQF\ projects.  I  would  have  liked  to  have Â

seen  the  panelists  discuss  additional  funding  to  provide  even  greater  incentives  for  many  more  residents  and  businesses  would  do  even  more  HQHUJ\ HI¿FLHQF\ SURMHFWV DQG UH-­ duce  carbon  emission  even  more. There  are  many  examples  in  9HUPRQW RI UHDO HI¿FLHQF\ SURMHFWV that  have  saved  serious  carbon  and  money  by  reducing  energy  usage.  I  urge  the  Addison  Independent  to  FRQQHFW ZLWK (I¿FLHQF\ 9HUPRQW and  lay  those  facts  out  to  the  public  and  to  the  decision  makers  in  Ver-­ mont  and  Washington,  D.C. Bob  Donnis Bristol

Inconsiderate  driver  blocked  view  of  Middlebury  parade One  of  the  events  I  enjoy  most  about  living  in  Middlebury  is  the  Memorial  Day  parade.  It  is  such  a  wonderful  expression  of  small  town  USA  with  the  school  bands  and  other  music  groups,  the  various  ser-­ YLFH JURXSV DQG WKH ÂżUHWUXFNV IURP all  the  surrounding  towns. Since  I  missed  last  year’s  parade  because  I  was  traveling,  my  friends  and  I  arrived  about  8:15  Monday  to  get  our  preferred  seats  outside  the  library  on  the  shady  side  of  the  street.  When  we  arrived  there  was  a Â

white  van  parked  in  the  spot  closest  to  the  roundabout.  When  I  ap-­ proached  the  woman  and  asked  her  about  moving  her  car  because  it  was  blocking  our  view,  she  replied  that  she  wasn’t  going  to  and  that  she  had  also  parked  there  last  year. Sometime  later  a  friend  of  mine,  who  was  also  bothered  by  this,  went  to  ask  her  to  move  and  she  told  him  and  she  didn’t  have  to  move. Moving  here  from  Los  Ange-­ les  has  been  a  joy  because  of  the  thoughtfulness  of  people  â€”  drivers Â

in  their  cars  who  routinely  motion  \RX WR WXUQ RU HQWHU WUDIÂżF DKHDG RI them,  phone  calls  from  friends  and  neighbors  to  check  if  you  do  not  show  up  for  an  event  where  you  are  expected. Continuing  to  leave  her  car  parked  there  may  not  have  violated  the  law  but  it  certainly  wasn’t  very  neighborly.  I  hope  the  town  will  consider  not  allowing  cars  to  park  there  for  next  year’s  parade. Diana  Cotter Middlebury

a  garden.  Now  all  I  needed  was  a  raised  bed  in  which  to  put  it.  Fortunately,  I  had  a  partner  who  was  up  for  the  task.  We  laid  used  cardboard  boxes  and  newspaper  over  the  clay.  Using  a  pow-­ er  saw  and  drill  that  I  hadn’t  touched  in  a  decade,  we  spent  Saturday  creat-­ ing  two  raised  beds  from  $300  of  raw  spruce,  wood  screws  and  metal  braces. I’d  purchased  boards  that  were  12  inches  wide  for  the  raised  beds.  That’s  a  normal-­looking  depth  for  such  a  gar-­ den. But  it  didn’t  seem  quite  deep  enough  for  my  Eric-­inspired  plans  to  go  big.  So  I  stacked  one  of  the  raised  beds  two Â

feet  high.  It’s  also  four  feet  wide  and  12  feet  long  â€”  making  it  look,  in  my  partner’s  words,  â€œlike  a  raised  grave  for  a  giant.â€? That  gravesite  now  holds  a  multi-­ tude  of  vegetable  seeds  and  seedlings.  All  told,  the  bill  for  the  weekend’s  en-­ deavor  approached  $1,000. :KLFK LV ZK\ WKH ÂżUVW WRPDWR WKDW comes  out  of  the  new  garden  better  taste  pretty  damn  good. Gregory  Dennis’s  column  appears  here  every  other  Thursday  and  is  ar-­ chived  on  his  blog  at  www.gregdennis. wordpress.com.  Twitter:  @greengreg-­ dennis.  Email:  gregdennisvt@yahoo. com.

Dennis (Continued  from  Page  4A) a  bad  back.  The  Paradise  Lotters  succeeded  in  turning  their  lead-­laced  construc-­ WLRQ ÂżOO LQWR IHUWLOH ORDP WKURXJK what’s  called  â€œlasagna  gardening.â€?  It  combines  layers  of  various  kinds  of  compost,  newspaper,  cardboard  and  mulch. But  I  was  starting  my  growing  pro-­ cess  on  Memorial  Day  weekend  with  little  lead  time  and  a  shorter  season. So  I  threw  permaculture  into  the  compost  pile.  I  reached  for  my  credit  card  instead.  Researching  online,  I  had  read  mul-­ tiple  articles  about  how  to  construct  and  garden  in  raised  beds.  The  process  taught  me  that  for  every  good  garden-­ ing  tip,  there  is  an  equal  and  opposite  piece  of  contradictory  advice.  But  after  I  settled  on  a  simple  de-­ sign,  I  found  that  our  local  garden  centers  and  hardware  stores  gear  up  for  Memorial  Day  the  way  a  host  city  gears  up  for  the  Super  Bowl.  I  found  them  ready  to  deliver  lumber  on  the  basis  of  phone  call.  They  were  stocked  to  abundance  with  seeds,  starts,  mulch  and  ready  piles  of  plantable  compost. Eleven  cubic  yards  and  $400  of  de-­ livered  dirt  later,  I  had  the  makings  of Â

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Obituaries

ADDISON COUNTY

Michael Lucia, Lincoln

Charles Johnson, 81, native of Leicester LEICESTER  â€” Charles  Ellsworth  Johnson,  age  81,  died  April  25,  2014,  in  Brooksville,  FL. Charlie  was  born  in  Leicester  on  Feb.  17,  1933.  He  was  the  son  of  Joseph  E.  â€œPinkyâ€?  Johnson  and  Hildred  (Dow)  Johnson-­Larkin.  He  was  a  graduate  of  Brandon  High  School,  class  of  1952.  He  afterwards  attended  Randolph  Agriculture  School.  He  joined  the  United  States  Marine  Corps  in  1953  and  was  stationed  at  Annapolis,  Md.,  working  in  the  Naval  Justice  Department,  and  later  as  a  weapons  instructor  for  the  Navy’s  Mid-­Shipmen. Following  his  honorable  discharge  in  1956  he  returned  home  and  worked  for  Ralston  Purina  Co.  He  pursued  his  passion  to  become  a  barber.  He  was  graduated  from  the  Barber  Academy  in  Schenectady,  N.Y.,  class  of  1959.  He  opened  his  barbershop  in  Forest  Dale  in  1960  and  continued  to  ply  his  trade  for  the  next  55  years.  He  retired  â€œCharlie’s  Placeâ€?  just  last  year,  but  cut  a  Florida  neighbor  just  4  weeks  before  his  passing. In  his  earlier  years  he  had  managed  the  Brandon  Theatre,  drove  #3  school  bus  in  Middlebury  district  for  20  years,  which  his  two  sons  rode  from  kindergarten  on,  before  retiring,  owned  and  operated  a  sporting  goods  shop.  He  contracted  lawn  mowing  and  snow  plowing  with  business  and  residents.  He  and  his  wife  had  owned  and  operated  Johnson’s  Furniture  House  in  East  Middlebury  and  later  Johnson’s  Mini  Storage. He  loved  special  times  with  his  family  and  enjoyed  hunting  and Â

ÂżVKLQJ ZLWK KLV VRQV -HII DQG 7LP He  and  his  wife  spent  winters  in  Spring  Hill,  Fla.,  and  summers  in  Leicester.  He  was  a  member  of  Middlebury  American  Legion  Post  27  and  The  Marine  Corps  League  Detachment  #708  in  Spring  Hill,  Fla.  He  belonged  to  the  Brandon  Congregational  Church. Surviving  are  his  wife,  Bonnie  Lou  (Miller)  Johnson  of  Leicester  and  Spring  Hill,  whom  he  married  in  Brandon  on  May  30,  1959;Íž  his  son  Timothy  Frank  Johnson  of  Las  Vegas,  Nev.;Íž  granddaughter,  Jena  Johnson  McKinstry  of  Michigan;Íž  his  grand-­ son,  Travis  J.  LaDuke  of  Shoreham;Íž  and  cousins  Jane  J.  Severy,  John  and  Bill  McDonough  and  Marge  O’Byrn  of  New  Jersey.  Many  nieces,  neph-­ ews  and  cousins  and  his  half-­siblings  Jim  and  Polly  Larkin,  Patricia  and  George  Martone,  Kathleen  Severy,  Lorraine  and  Randall  Johnson  and  Carrie  Kemp  also  survive  him.  He  loved  his  two  German  Shepherd  grand  dogs,  Dixie  and  Sarge. He  was  predeceased  by  two  sons,  Daniel  C.  Johnson  and  Jeffery  C.  Johnson;Íž  a  grandson,  Daniel  C.  Johnson;Íž  and  his  half-­siblings  Joseph  Johnson  III  and  John  Larkin. The  Memorial  Service  â€œIn  Celebration  of  His  Lifeâ€?  will  be  held  on  Sunday,  June  1,  2014,  at  1  p.m.  at  the  Brandon  Congregational  Church.  The  Rev.  Richard  White,  pastor,  will  RIÂżFLDWH 7KH JUDYHVLGH FRPPLW-­ tal  service  and  burial,  with  military  honors,  will  follow  in  the  family  lot,  at  Pine  Hill  Cemetery. Following  the  ceremony  the  family Â

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LINCOLN  â€”  Michael  E.  Lucia  of  Lincoln  passed  away  unexpectedly  at  his  home  Sunday,  May  25,  2014.  He  was  the  son  of  Noble  and  Marjorie  (Hallock)  Lucia. He  married  his  high  school  sweet-­ heart  Francene  Masterson  on  May  2,  1980.  Together  they  made  a  home  in  South  Lincoln  and  raised  two  children,  daughter  Michelle  and  son  Justin.  Michael  loved  working  with  ZRRG DQG UHÂżQLVKLQJ IXUQLWXUH ÂżVK-­ ing  with  family,  hiking,  camping  and  being  outdoors.  He  was  a  loving  and  devoted  husband,  father,  grandfather,  brother,  son,  uncle  and  friend. In  his  early  years  he  worked  at  Drake  &  Smith  making  furniture,  Lincoln  Pallet  Mill,  Country  Home  Products,  and  most  recently  Addison  County  Transit  Resources  as  a  bus  driver.  He  loved  his  riders  and  enjoyed  all  of  them,  going  out  of  his  way  to  make  sure  they  were  taken Â

will  receive  friends  back  in  the  church  hall,  with  a  luncheon  and  a  time  of  fellowship  and  remembrance. 0HPRULDO JLIWV LQ OLHX RI Ă€RZHUV may  be  made  to  The  Marine  Corps  League  Detachment  #708,  building  fund,  8405  Sunshine  Grove  Road,  Brooksville,  FL  34613;Íž  Dinners  with  Love  Inc.;Íž  or  your  favorite  animal  shelter. Online  condolences  may  be  sent  to  johnsonbonvt630@yahoo.com  or  timothyfjohnsonvt@yahoo.com. Arrangements  are  under  the  direc-­ tion  of  the  Miller  &  Ketcham  Funeral  +RPH LQ %UDQGRQ ¸

service  will  be  conducted  Friday,  May  30,  2014,  at  3  p.m.  in  Holman  Cemetery  in  Salisbury.  The  Revs.  Kathleen  and  Ken  Bevin  of  the  Brandon  United  Methodist  Church Â

CASTLETON  â€”  Burton  Edward  Smith,  83,  of  Castleton  died  on  May  27,  2014,  at  3:45  a.m. He  was  born  in  Syracuse,  N.Y.,  on  March  31,  1931,  to  John  Timothy  Smith  and  Esther  Sweet  Smith.  He  grew  up  in  Syracuse,  N.Y.  He  graduated  from  Most  Holy  Rosary  High  School  in  Syracuse,  N.Y.,  and  Stonehill  College  in  Massachusetts. He  studied  theology  in  Washington,  D.C.,  at  Holy  Cross  House  and  Seminary,  and  at  Notre  Dame  in  Indiana.  He  was  ordained  a  priest  for  Holy  Cross  and  was  sent  to  Uganda,  East  Africa,  with  three  other  priests  to  open  a  new  parish  and  school  for  Holy  Cross.  He  remained  there  for  15  will  conduct  the  service.  There  are  years. no  calling  hours. He  then  returned  to  the  States  and  A  full  obituary  will  appear  in  attended  Syracuse  University  and  a  future  edition  of  the  Addison  received  a  master’s  degree  in  social  Independent. work.  He  worked  in  Austin,  Texas,  as  a  Roman  Catholic  priest  for  Catholic  Charities.  He  was  then  assigned  to  St.  Mary’s  Parish  in  Brandon,  and Â

Nancy Robinson, 90, Rutland Town RUTLAND  TOWN  â€”  Nancy  Jean  Robinson,  90,  of  Rutland  Town  died  May  19,  2014,  at  Rutland  Healthcare  and  Rehabilitation.  She  was  born  May  16,  1924,  in  Burlington,  Vt.,  the  youngest  child  of  Frank  and  Marie  (Reeve)  Robinson. Ms.  Robinson  loved  music  and  enjoyed  dancing. She  was  predeceased  by  a  sister,  Barbara  Stinson,  and  a  brother, Â

DeWitt  Robinson. Survivors  include  her  longtime  companion,  Walter  Epstein  of  Rutland  Town;͞  two  nephews,  William  H.  Moncrief  III  of  Pittsford  and  Tyler  Robinson  of  Portland,  Ore.;͞  grand-­ nephew  William  John  Moncrief  of  Brandon  and  family;͞  grandniece  Melissa  Manfredi  and  family  of  Rutland;͞  and  great-­grandnieces  and  great-­grandnephews.

Nancy  and  Walter  spent  many  wonderful  years  together  playing  tennis,  dining  out  and  visiting  friends. The  private  funeral  service  will  be  held  at  the  convenience  of  the  family. Burial  will  be  in  Greenmount  Cemetery  in  Burlington,  Vt. Memorial  contributions  may  be  made  to  a  charity  of  one’s  choice. Arrangements  are  under  the  direc-­ WLRQ RI 7RVVLQJ )XQHUDO +RPH ¸

Douglas Fleming, 66, native of Hancock ST.  JOHNSBURY  â€”  Douglas  Fleming,  66,  of  St.  Johnsbury,  died  Thursday,  May  22,  2014,  at  Dartmouth  Hitchcock  Medical  Center  in  Lebanon,  N.H.,  after  a  brief  illness. Born  April  22,  1948,  in  Randolph,  he  was  the  son  of  the  late  Donald  W.  DQG (OORH :DNHÂżHOG )OHPLQJ He  was  a  former  resident  of  the  Brandon  Training  School  where  he  was  in  the  vocational  train-­ ing  program.  After  the  close  of  the  Brandon  Training  School  he  entered  the  home  care  program  with  Washington  County  Mental  Health.  He  resided  mostly  in  the  Barre  area  until  recently  when  he  moved  to  St.  Johnsbury. His  family  says  in  his  earlier  years Â

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Annie, This is the fourth year that has passed by but we still miss your smile and laughter. We Love You. David, Jamie, Jason, Lauren, Gabe, Ethan and Rachel

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Margaret Wade, 80, formerly of Orwell RUTLAND  â€”  Margaret  M.  Wade,  80,  of  Rutland,  formerly  of  Orwell,  died  Saturday,  May  24,  2014,  at  Fletcher  Allen  Health  Care  in  Burlington. She  was  born  Dec.  16,  1933,  in  Orwell,  the  daughter  of  Wallace  and  Ida  Mae  (Blake)  Ash  Sr.  She  received  her  early  education  in  Orwell  and  married  Alfred  Richard  Wade  on  Dec.  28,  1953.  She  and  her  husband  farmed  in  the  Orwell  area.  Relatives  say  they  both  enjoyed  working  over  the  years  at  the  Rutland  County  Fair  and  the  Addison  County  Field  Days.  She  enjoyed  crocheting,  knitting,  FURVVZRUGV SX]]OHV DQG ÂżVKLQJ Surviving  are  two  sons,  Richard  D.  Wade  and  Edward  A.  Wade,  both  RI &DVWOHWRQ ÂżYH GDXJKWHUV ,GD Webb  of  Bradford,  Barbara  Becker  of  Woodbridge,  Va.,  and  Dorothy  Meagan,  Donna  L.  Wade  and  Loretta  M.  Wade,  all  of  Rutland;Íž  a  brother, Â

ORWELL  â€”  Glenda  F.  Patterson,  67,  of  Orwell  died  May  23,  2014,  at  Helen  Porter  Healthcare  and  Rehabilitation  Center. She  was  born  on  Feb.  6,  1947,  in  Columbus,  Ga.,  the  daughter  of  Luther  and  Essie  Mae  (Brown)  Covington. Glenda  was  employed  at  the Â

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John  Ash  of  Gansevoort,  N.Y.;͞  two  sisters,  Marion  Julius  of  South  Glens  Falls,  N.Y.  and  Carol  Stevenson  of  Fort  Edward,  N.Y.;͞  17  grandchil-­ dren;͞  l5  great-­grandchildren;͞  three  VWHS JUDQGFKLOGUHQ ¿YH VWHS JUHDW grandchildren;͞  and  several  nieces,  nephews  and  cousins. She  was  predeceased  by  a  daughter,  Joyce  Marie  Wade,  and  her  husband. A  service  in  celebration  of  her  life  will  be  conducted  Saturday,  May  31,  2014,  at  2  p.m.  in  the  Miller  &  Ketcham  Funeral  Home,  26  Franklin  St.,  Brandon.  Brian  Shaw  will  conduct  the  service.  The  graveside  service  and  interment  will  follow  in  Whiting  Community  Cemetery  in  Whiting.  Friends  may  call  at  the  funeral  home  on  Friday,  May  30,  MARGARET  WADE 2014,  from  6-­8  p.m. Memorial  contributions  may  be  made  to  the  Rutland  Area  Visiting  Albert  Cree  Drive,  Rutland,  VT  Nurse  Association  &  Hospice,  7  05701.

Counseling  Service  of  Addison  County  for  28  years.  She  enjoyed  WUDYHO ÂżVKLQJ DQG JDUGHQLQJ Glenda  was  predeceased  by  her  daughter,  Katina  Patterson.  She  is  survived  by  her  son,  Timothy  Patterson;Íž  daughter-­in-­law  Nicole  Patterson;Íž  and  granddaughters  Ella Â

and  Sadie  Patterson  of  Orwell,  along  with  many  loving  family  and  friends. In  keeping  with  Glenda’s  wishes,  no  service  will  be  held.  Memorial  contributions  may  be  made  to  Addison  County  Home  Health  and  Hospice,  PO  Box  754,  Route  7,  Middlebury,  97 ¸

Richard Jackson committal service CHICHESTER,  N.H.  â€”   Richard  â€œBudâ€?  Jackson,  76,  who  grew  up  in  Bridport,  died  May  8,  2014.  The  committal  service  will  be  held  on  June  7,  2014,  at  11  a.m.  at  the  Mayville  family Â

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as  chaplain  at  the  former  Brandon  Training  School.  He  resigned  his  RIÂżFLDO SULHVWO\ PLQLVWU\ DQG DSSOLHG for  laicization.  He  married  Brenda  J.  LaDuke  in  October  1980  and  went  to  work  for  the  state  of  New  York  as  a  social  worker. He  leaves  behind  his  wife  of  33  years,  Brenda;Íž  four  stepchildren,  Kirk,  Kelly,  Dana  and  Scott  LaDuke;Íž  a  step-­grandson,  Travis  LaDuke;Íž  and  three  step-­great-­grandchildren  and  their  mother,  Ashley  LaDuke. A  Mass  of  Christian  burial  will  be  held  Saturday,  May  31,  2014,  at  10  a.m.  at  St.  John  the  Baptist  Church  in  Castleton.  The  Rev.  Michael  Onyekwere  will  be  the  celebrant.  A  private  graveside  service  and  burial  will  take  place  at  a  later  date  in  St.  Genevieve’s  Cemetery  in  Shoreham.  A  reception  will  follow  the  Mass  at  BURTON  SMITH the  Trak  Inn  on  Route  30  on  Lake  Bomoseen. Memorial  contributions  may  be  PO  Box  543,  Notre  Dame,  IN  46556. There  are  no  calling  hours.  made  to  Holy  Cross  Foreign  Mission, Â

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Helen Kapitan, 88, formerly of Brandon BRANDON  â€”  Helen  Ardella  Kapitan,  88,  formerly  of  Brandon,  died  Saturday,  May  24,  2014,  at  Gill  Odd  Fellow  Home  in  Ludlow. A  graveside  committal  and  burial Â

care  of   from  transporting  riders  on  his  day  off  in  his  own  car  to  buying  lunch  for  those  he  knew  hadn’t  eaten.  His  riders  touched  his  life  as  much  as  he  touched  theirs. Michael  is  survived  by  his  wife,  Francene;Íž  his  daughter,  Michelle,  and  her  two  children,  Landon  and  Maren  and  her  former  husband,  Eric  Shubert;Íž  and  his  son,  Justin,  and  his  two  children,  Austin  and  Riley.  Michael  also  leaves  behind  his  four  brothers  Ken,  Larry,  Bob,  and  Steve  and  their  spouses  and  children;Íž  several  aunts,  uncles,  cousins,  nieces  and  nephews,  sisters-­in-­law,  broth-­ ers-­in-­law  and  many  friends. Calling  hours  will  be  at  Brown-­ McClay  Funeral  Home  in  Bristol  on  Thursday,  May  29,  from  6  to  8  S P ,Q OLHX RI Ă€RZHUV SOHDVH PDNH donations,  in  his  memory,  to  ACTR,  297  Creek  Road,  Middlebury,  VT  ¸

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Mary Wedge, 82, Starksboro STARKSBORO  â€”  Mary  Louise  (Farr)  Wedge,  82,  passed  away  on  May  27,  2014,  at  her  home  in  Starksboro.  She  was  born  on  January  30,  1932,  the  daughter  of  Freda  (Cram)  and  Wallace  Farr,  in  Lincoln.  Her  mother  remarried  when  Mary  was  a  small  child,  and  her  step-­father,  Duane  Dearborn,  was  a  ELJ LQĂ€XHQFH LQ KHU OLIH 6KH DWWHQGHG school  in  Lincoln,  then  went  to  Bristol  High  School. She  married  Reginald  â€œPorkyâ€?  Wedge  on  February  4,  1950,  in  Starksboro.  They  lived  in  Middlebury,  then  moved  to  Lincoln  where  they  raised  their  three  children.  In  the  mid-­ 70s,  they  moved  to  Starksboro. Mary  loved  having  her  children  and  their  friends  at  her  home  in  Lincoln;Íž  she  played  baseball  with  them  (even  though  she  was  always  the  one  who  got  injured).  She  liked  to  cook,  and  her  family  loved  to  eat  the  sour  pickles  she  would  make.  She  also  made  deli-­ cious  raspberry  pies.  She  enjoyed  her  garden,  and  liked  to  watch  the  birds  â€”  particularly  the  hummingbirds,  and  the  pair  of  cardinals  that  were  regular  visitors  at  her  feeders.  She  liked  to  crochet,  and  made  beautiful  doilies  DQG DIJKDQV 6KH OLNHG WR UHÂżQLVK IXUQLWXUH DQG UHÂżQLVKHG PRVW RI WKH Ă€RRUV LQ KHU KRXVH 6KH ORYHG KHU FDWV and  the  many  dogs  that  were  part  of  her  family  over  the  years. She  was  a  big  fan  of  the  Mt.  Abe  girls’  basketball  team,  and  tried  not  to  miss  any  of  their  home  games.  She  liked  to  watch  any  sports  her  children,  then  her  grandchildren,  played.  She  was  also  a  big  fan  of  the  Boston  Red  6R[ 6KH ZDV D OLIH ORQJ ÂżVKHUPDQ

Marie Senesac, 93, Vergennes

MARY  WEDGE and  passed  that  enthusiasm  on  to  her  children  and  most  of  her  grandchil-­ dren.  She  and  Porky  liked  to  play  Bingo,  and  go  to  the  casino  with  friends. Mary  worked  at  Drake  Smith  in  Bristol  for  many  years.  She  worked  at  Kennedy  Brothers  in  Vergennes,  then  managed  their  Burlington  store.  When  the  Burlington  store  closed,  she  went  back  to  the  Vergennes  store,  from  which  she  retired. She  was  a  member  of  the  First  Baptist  Church  of  Starksboro. She  is  survived  by  her  children,  Gina  and  Earl  Pecor,  Reginald  and  Colleen  Wedge,  and  Regan  and  Laurie  Wedge;Íž  her  grandchildren,  David  and  Lisa  Purinton,  Hilery  and  Perry  Haynes,  Jeannie  Purinton,  Nathan  and  Chastity  Pecor,  Rebecca  and  Jeff  Campbell,  Casey  Wedge,  Eric Â

and  Taylor  Wedge,  Regan  Wedge  Jr.  and  Fran  Meehan,  William  Wedge  and  Danielle  Rheaume,  and  Justin  Wedge  and  Meagan  Oberly;Íž  her  great-­ grandchildren,  Tyler  Purinton,  Emily  Purinton,  Allanah  Kenyon,  Joseph  Kenyon,  Kaydence  Pecor,  Duncan  Wedge,  Brady  Wedge,  and  Emily  Wedge.  Also,  her  sister-­in-­law,  Norma  Wedge;Íž  many  nieces  and  nephews;Íž  and  her  cat,  Widget. She  was  predeceased  by  her  husband,  Porky  Wedge,  in  2008. A  celebration  of  Mary’s  life  will  be  held  on  Saturday,  May  31,  at  11  a.m.  at  the  First  Baptist  Church  of  Starksboro,  with  inurnment  follow-­ ing  at  Green  Mount  Cemetery  in  Starksboro.  Donations  in  her  memory  may  be  made  to  Addison  County  Hospice,  and  to  the  First  Baptist  &KXUFK RI 6WDUNVERUR ¸

VERGENNES  â€”  Marie  K.  (McCormick)  Senesac,  93,  of  Vergennes,  died  at  home  on  May  25,  2014,  with  her  children  at  her  side. Marie  was  born  Aug.  22,  1920,  in  Bristol,  Vt.  She  was  the  daughter  of  Clinton  and  Ella  (Little)  McCormick. She  attended  grade  school  at  the  one-­room  schoolhouse  now  on  the  grounds  at  Shelburne  Museum.  After  graduating  from  Vergennes  High  School,  she  received  her  business  degree  from  Champlain  College,  Burlington,  Vt.  She  worked  at  the  Burlington  Free  Press. After  growing  up  in  Vergennes,  Marie  lived  her  early  years  with  Gerald  on  his  family  farm  in  Addison.  During  their  65  years  together,  they  spent  time  in  Waterbury  and  Burlington,  but  found  their  home  in  Vergennes  where  they  raised  their  family.  In  recent  years,  after  Gerald’s  passing,  and  with  declining  health  problems,  she  has  been  lovingly  cared  for  in  her  home. Her  primary  caregiver,  Iona  Smith,  has  been  very  important  in  Marie’s  life  for  the  past  eight  years.  We  are  also  grateful  for  the  wonderful  care  given  by  Donna  Beirholm,  Juanita  Hornbeck,  Sandy  Driscoll,  Jane  Kearns,  and  Robin  Warner.  The  family  also  wants  to  thank  and  acknowledge  the  entire  staff  at  Addison  County  Home  Health  and  Hospice. She  was  predeceased  by  her  KXVEDQG *HUDOG 6KH OHDYHV ÂżYH children:  daughter  Kathleen  Douglas  of  Vergennes,  and  her  three  children Â

Michelle  Chamberlain  and  husband  Todd,  Michael  Douglas  and  wife  Heather,  and  Matthew  Douglas  and  wife  Stephanie;Íž  son  Gerry  and  wife  Suzanne  of  Colchester  and  son  Joel;Íž  daughter  Mary  Thal  and  husband  Ray  of  Denver,  Colo.,  and  children  Elizabeth  and  Raymond;Íž  son  David  and  wife  Denise  of  Ferrisburgh,  and  sons  Brian  and  wife  Karri  Crossman,  and  Dan  Crossman  and  wife  Tammy;Íž  and  son  Dennis  and  his  wife  Jeanne  of  Waltham,  and  children  Hilary,  Hayden,  Nicholas,  Harrison  and  Lucas.  She  was  also  blessed  with  great-­grandchildren  Grace  and  A.J.  Chamberlain,  Vincent  Douglas,  Madison  and  Mackenzie  Douglas,  and  Weston  Crossman.  She  was  predeceased  by  her  sister  Helen  and  is  survived  by  her  brothers,  Hubert  â€œBudâ€?  McCormick  and  his  wife  Eleanor  of  Burlington  and  James  â€œSkipâ€?  McCormick  and  his  wife  Jeannine  of  Delmar,  N.Y. She  was  our  family  historian.  Her  passion  of  preserving  memories  is  captured  in  her  collection  of  family  photos  and  newspaper  articles  mark-­ ing  those  momentous  dates,  and  those  kitchen  gadgets  and  farm  tools  that  an  aunt,  uncle,  father  or  mother  used  in  their  lifetime.  Aunt  Marie  (or  Aunt  Mickey  to  some)  was  always  the  one  to  call  for  those  questions  of  â€œdo  you  know,â€?  because  she  was  the  one  that  remembered  dates,  places  and  people.  Not  many  could  beat  her  out  watching  â€œJeopardyâ€?  or  â€œWheel  of  Fortuneâ€?! She  was  a  former  member  of Â

FERRISBURGH  â€”  Gisela  Antje  (Rehder)  Roos,  71,  of  Ferrisburgh  died  MIDDLEBURY  â€”  The  grave-­ Jan.  22,  2014,  will  be  held  on  Saturday,  The  Rev.  William  Beaudin,  pastor  on  Wednesday,  May  21,  2014.  She  was  born  in  Kollmar,  Germany,  side  committal  service  and  burial  for  May  31,  2014,  at  noon,  at  Prospect  of  St.  Mary’s  Catholic  Church  in  daughter  of  the  late  Gustav  and  Gretel  Loretta  Alice  DeGray,  77,  who  died  Cemetery  in  East  Middlebury. 0LGGOHEXU\ ZLOO RIÂżFLDWH Rehder.  She  lived  in  Ferrisburgh  approxi-­ mately  43  years.  Her  family  described  her  as  very  spiritual  and  said  she  loved Â

Lucille Parker, 83, formerly of Brandon and Sudbury Friday,  May  30,  2014,  at  noon  at  the  Miller  &  Ketcham  Funeral  Home  in  Brandon.  The  Rev.  Ruel  Tumangday  of  St.  Mary’s  Catholic  Church  will  RIÂżFLDWH The  graveside  committal  service Â

Addison  Home  Dem  Group  and  was  a  current  member  of  the  St.  Anne’s  Society  and  a  devoted  member  of  St.  Peter’s  Parish.  She  lived  her  Catholic  faith  with  reverence  and  dedication  to  family,  along  with  her  countless  hours  of  community  service. A  Mass  of  Christian  burial  will  be  celebrated  June  2,  2014,  at  St  Peter’s  Church  in  Vergennes  at  11  a.m.  Interment  will  be  in  St.  Peter’s  Cemetery  in  Vergennes.  Friends  may  call  at  the  Brown-­McClay  Funeral  Home  in  Vergennes,  Sunday,  June  IURP S P ,Q OLHX RI Ă€RZHUV contributions  may  be  made  to  the  $GGLVRQ +RPH +HDOWK $JHQF\ ¸

Gisela Roos, 71, Ferrisburgh

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SUDBURY  â€”  Lucille  Mary  Chamberland  Parker,  83,  formerly  of  Brandon  and  Sudbury,  died  Feb.  20,  2014,  at  Bayfront  Medical  Center  in  Dade  City,  Fla. The  funeral  service  will  be  held  on Â

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Evchen  Hansen;Íž  three  sons,  Ronald  Moore,  Joe  (  Lori)  Moore  and  Clint  Moore;Íž  two  daughters,  Corinna  Taylor  and  Briggette  Farley;Íž  six  grandchildren  and  many  friends.   She  was  predeceased  by  her  husband,  Carl  Roos.  A  private  ceremony  will  be  held  at  the  family’s  convenience.

and  burial  will  follow  in  Pine  Hill  Cemetery. Following  the  ceremony  the  family  will  receive  friends,  at  St.  Mary’s  ORWELL,  Vt./COLONIAL  Tomaino,  a  former  Orwell  resi-­ on  Saturday,  May  31,  at  the  First  Church  Parish  Hall,  for  a  time  of  BEACH,  Va.  â€”  A  celebration  of  dent  who  died  at  age  91  on  Jan.  Baptist  Church  of  Fair  Haven,  fellowship  and  remembrance. the  life  of  Constance  â€œConnieâ€?  2,  2014,  will  be  held  at  1  p.m.  Vt.

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Children’s  auditions  for  â€œOliver!â€?  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/danc-­ ing  workshop  before  audition.  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€œBeyond  Either/Or:  Lyric’s  Distinctive  Communication,â€?  shar-­ ing  his  thoughts  on  what  lyric  poetry  can  do  that  other  modes  of  discourse  can’t.  He  will  read  some  of  his  new  works  and  take  time  for  a  Q&A.  Free.  â€œShakespeare’s  Shortsâ€?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  May  29,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  ART  Studio  Theatre,  Hannaford  Career  Center.  Addison  Repertory  Theater  students  perform  abbrevi-­ ated  versions  of  â€œMacbethâ€?  and  â€œAs  You  Like  It.â€?  Admission  $10,  $7  students  and  seniors.

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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€œTwelfth  Nightâ€?  in  Bristol.  Friday,  May  30,  7-­9  p.m.,  Holley  Hall.  The  Bristol  Gateway  Players  will  hold  auditions  for  this  summer’s  perfor-­ mance  of  William  Shakespeare’s  comedy  â€œTwelfth  Night.â€?  Performances  July  25-­27  and  Aug.  1-­3.  â€œShakespeare’s  Shortsâ€?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  May  30,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  ART  Studio  Theatre,  Hannaford  Career  Center.  Addison  Repertory  Theater  students  perform  abbreviated  versions  of  â€œMacbethâ€?  and  â€œAs  You  Like  It.â€?  Admission  $10,  $7  students  and  seniors. “The  Italian  Girl  in  Algiersâ€?  opera  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  May  30,  8-­10  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  The  Opera  Company  of  Middlebury  presents  Rossini’s  comic  opera  â€œL’Italiana  in  Algeri.â€?  OCM’s  version  of  this  laugh-­out-­loud  production  is  set  in  the  1950s  and  stars  mezzo  Cherry  Duke,  baritone  Daniel  Klein,  tenor  Thomas  Scott  and  Sarah  Cullins.  Tickets  DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH or  www.townhalltheater.org.  Runs  through  June  7. Â

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Plant  sale  in  Vergennes.  Saturday,  May  31,  9  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  Bixby  Library.  Friends  of  the  Bixby’s  annual  sale  with  annuals,  perennials  and  herbs  as  well  as  mulch  hay,  composted  manure  and  cedar  mulch.  Fresh  local  eggs,  asparagus  and  rhubarb  for  sale.  Professional  gardening  and  seed-­saving  advice.  Used  book  sale.  Info:  877-­6392.  Multi-­family  yard  sale  in  Bridport.  Saturday,  May  31,  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.  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  perennials,  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  County’s  Humane  Society,  along  with  Maddie’s  Fund  Pet  Adoption  Days,  offers  free  pet  adoptions  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  vari-­ ety  of  plants  for  sale.  Kids’  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.  %HQHÂżW VXSSHU LQ %UDQGRQ  Saturday,  May  31,  4-­7  S P %UDQGRQ $PHULFDQ /HJLRQ $ PHDO WR EHQHÂżW Patti  Anderson.  Mac  and  cheese,  green  salad,  rolls,  dessert.  Cost  $10,  children  under  5  free.  Info:  247-­8179.  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  sometimes  described  as  â€œcinematic  acoustic  musicâ€?  incorporating  folk,  jazz  and  world  LQĂ€XHQFHV 7LFNHWV &DOO RU HPDLO info@brandon-­music.net  for  info  and  reservations. Â

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St.  Homeward  Bound,  Addison  County’s  Humane  Society,  along  with  Maddie’s  Fund  Pet  Adoption  Days,  offers  free  pet  adoptions  all  weekend.  Learn  more  at  http://adopt.maddiesfund.org.  Annual  community  picnic  in  East  Middlebury.  Sunday,  June  1,  12:30-­2  p.m.,  behind  the  Sarah  Partridge  Community  House,  Route  125.  Bring  a  dish  to  share.  Hot  dogs,  hamburgers,  drinks,  dessert  and  table  settings  provided.  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  position  as  SULQFLSDO RI 1RUWKÂżHOG (OHPHQWDU\ 6FKRRO DIWHU years  at  ACS.  Light  dessert  table.  Cards  and  letters  welcome.  Music  courtesy  of  Matteo  Palmer.  â€œThe  Italian  Girl  in  Algiersâ€?  opera  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  June  1,  2-­4  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  The  Opera  Company  of  Middlebury  presents  Rossini’s  comic  opera  â€œL’Italiana  in  Algeri.â€?  OCM’s  version  of  this  laugh-­out-­loud  production  is  set  in  the  1950s  and  stars  mezzo  Cherry  Duke,  baritone  Daniel  Klein,  tenor  Thomas  Scott  and  Sarah  Cullins.  Tickets  DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH or  www.townhalltheater.org.  Runs  through  June  7.  â€œGasland:  Part  Iâ€?  documentary  screening  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  June  1,  7-­9  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  A  documentary  disputing  the  gas  industry’s  portrayal  of  natural  gas  as  a  clean  and  safe  alternative  to  oil.  Sponsored  by  Climate  Change  Concerned  Citizens.  Free.  Info:  388-­3832.

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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.  Vergennes  City  Band  rehearsal  in  Vergennes.  Monday,  June  2,  6:45-­8  p.m.,  VUHS  band  room.  Instrumentalists  of  all  ages  are  welcome  to  join  the  band.  Come  rehearse  for  the  summer  concert  series.  Info:  877-­2005.  Adult  auditions  for  â€œOliver!â€?  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

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Adult  auditions  for  â€œOliver!â€?  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  and  20-­minute  singing/dancing  workshop  before  audition.  Callbacks,  if  needed,  on  June  4.  Info:  802-­989-­1901  or  alayden27@gmail.com. Â

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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  shopping.  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 -LPP\ Carterâ€?  talk  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  June  4,  7-­9  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Dartmouth  professor  Randall  Bloomer  will  consider  the  parallels  between  the  religious  right  and  President  Jimmy  Carter  in  this  First  Wednesdays  lecture.  Free.  Historical  society  meeting  in  Shoreham.  Wednesday,  June  4,  7-­9  p.m.,  Old  Stone  Schoolhouse,  Route  22A.  The  Shoreham  Historical  Society  welcomes  guest  speaker  Stephen  Zeoli,  president  of  the  Mount  Independence  Coalition,  who  will  present  â€œFrom  Connecticut  to  Mount  Independence.â€?  Learn  about  Col.  John  Trumbull,  his  Revolutionary  War  contributions,  his  artwork  and  his  later  life  as  a  diplomat.  Refreshments  served.  Info:  897-­5254. Â

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Senior  meal  in  Bristol.  Thursday,  June  5,  11:30  a.m.-­1:30  p.m.,  First  Baptist  Church  of  Bristol.  Monthly  meal,  open  to  anyone  60  or  older.  On  the  menu  for  June:  baked  FKLFNHQ VWXIÂżQJ EDNH FROHVODZ JUHHQ EHDQV DQG blueberry  delight.  Serving  starts  at  noon.  Suggested  donation  $4.  Reservations:  453-­5276.  Two-­day  teen  clothing  swap  and  shop  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  June  5,  3-­7  p.m.,  Middlebury Â

Union  High  School  front  hallway.  Addison  Central  Teens  hosts  two  days  of  swapping  and  bargain  shopping.  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  O’  Wool  Spinning  Guild  meeting  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  June  5,  6-­8  p.m.,  American  Legion.  Potluck  dinner  at  6  p.m.  followed  by  a  JHQHUDO PHHWLQJ HOHFWLRQ RI RIÂżFHUV DQG VSLQQLQJ DW 7.  Info:  453-­5960.  â€œThe  Italian  Girl  in  Algiersâ€?  opera  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  June  5,  8-­10  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  The  Opera  Company  of  Middlebury  presents  Rossini’s  comic  opera  â€œL’Italiana  in  Algeri.â€?  OCM’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  box  RIÂżFH RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU RUJ 5XQV through  June  7. Â

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College  counseling  workshop  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  June  6,  8:15  a.m.-­12:30  p.m.,  McCardell  Bicentennial  Hall.  High  school  age  children  of  Middlebury  alumni,  faculty  and  staff  are  invited,  as  are  students  from  Vermont  high  schools.  Preference  given  to  juniors.  Program  gives  an  overview  of  the  general  selec-­ tive  college  application  process.  Free.  Register  by  May  29  at  www.middlebury.edu/admissions/start/ ccworkshop.  Info:  aap@middlebury.edu.  Senior  barbecue  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  June  6,  11  a.m.-­1  p.m.,  Middlebury  VFW.  CVAA’s  First  Friday  luncheon  this  month  is  a  barbecue  featuring  mari-­ nated  BBQ  chicken  breast  or  quarter-­pound  burger  with  potato  salad,  vegetable  pasta  salad,  rolls,  chocolate  chip  cookie  and  watermelon.  Suggested  donation  $4.  Reservations  required  by  June  4:  1-­800-­642-­5119.  Free  transportation  by  ACTR:  388-­1946.  $QQXDO Ă€HD PDUNHW LQ 6RXWK 6WDUNVERUR  Friday,  June  6,  2-­7  p.m.,  Jerusalem  Schoolhouse,  Route  17,  behind  Jerusalem  Corners  Store.  Proceeds  EHQHÂżW WKH -HUXVDOHP 6FKRROKRXVH UHQRYDWLRQ fund.  Info:  453-­4573.  Continues  June  7  and  8.  â€œThe  Italian  Girl  in  Algiersâ€?  opera  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  June  6,  8-­10  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  The  Opera  Company  of  Middlebury  presents  a  special  understudy  performance  of  Rossini’s  comic  opera  â€œL’Italiana  in  Algeri.â€?  OCM’s  version  of  this  laugh-­out-­loud  production  is  set  in  the  1950s.  Tickets  DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH RU www.townhalltheater.org. Â

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Green  Mountain  Club  hike  in  South  Starksboro.  Saturday,  June  7,  Jerusalem  Trail.  A  Bread  Loaf  Section  outing.  Learn  the  culture  and  natural  history  of  the  Jerusalem  Trail.  Moderate  4.6  miles  round  trip,  elevation  gain  1,802  feet.  Possible  add-­on  hike  to  the  restored  Glen  Ellen  Lodge.  For  time  and  meeting  place  contact  Cecilia  Elwert  at  453-­8447  or  ceciliaelwert@yahoo.com.  $QQXDO Ă€HD PDUNHW LQ 6RXWK 6WDUNVERUR  Saturday,  June  7,  8  a.m.-­3  p.m.,  Jerusalem  Schoolhouse,  Route  17,  behind  Jerusalem  Corners  Store.  3URFHHGV EHQHÂżW WKH -HUXVDOHP 6FKRROKRXVH UHQR-­ vation  fund.  Info:  453-­4573.  Continues  June  8.  â€œTaking  Care  of  the  Self:  Sleepâ€?  herbal  work-­ shop  in  Monkton.  Saturday,  June  7,  9  a.m.-­noon,  Willowell.  Part  of  the  Summer  Herbal  Workshop  Series  at  Willowell.  Cost  $15-­$25  on  a  sliding  scale.  Pre-­registration  recommended  at  info@willowell. org.  Book  sale  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  June  7,  11  a.m.-­2:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  This  month  featuring  a  great  collection  of  gardening  books.  Info:  388-­4095.  â€œMaking  Herbal  Tincturesâ€?  workshop  in  Monkton.  Saturday,  June  7,  12:30-­3:30  p.m.,  Willowell.  Part  of  the  Summer  Herbal  Workshop  Series  at  Willowell.  Cost  $15-­$25  on  a  sliding  scale.  Pre-­registration  recommended  at  info@willowell.org.  Summer  Reading  Series  in  Rochester.  Saturday,  June  7,  5:30-­6:30  p.m.,  BigTown  Gallery.  Rick  Bass  and  Jane  Brox  read  from  their  own  work.  Free.  Refreshments  follow.  Info:  www.bigtowngallery.com.  &HOOLVW -DUL 3LSHU LQ %UDQGRQ  Saturday,  June  7,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  Piper’s  music  takes  LQVSLUDWLRQ IURP D JOREDO UDQJH RI JHQUHV DQG LQĂ€X-­ ences:  classical,  jazz,  minimalism,  and  folk  music  from  the  Balkans  and  the  Americas.  Tickets  $15.  Reservations  and  info:  802-­465-­4071  or  info@ brandon-­music.net.  Greg  Klyma  in  concert  in  Ripton.  Saturday,  June  7,  7:30-­9:30  p.m.,  Ripton  Community  House.  The  Ripton  Community  Coffee  House  welcomes  song-­ writer,  multi-­instrumentalist  and  old-­school  trouba-­ dour  Greg  Klyma.  One-­hour  open  mike  at  7:30  p.m.  followed  by  the  featured  performer.  Refreshments.  Adults  $10,  seniors  and  teens  $8,  children  $3.  Community  house  is  wheelchair  accessible  but  restrooms  are  not.  Info:  388-­9782. Â

SUNDAY

Multi-­family  yard  sale  in  Bridport.  Sunday,  June  1,  9  a.m.-­noon,  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.  Guided  forest  tour  in  Bristol.  Sunday,  June  1,  10  a.m.-­noon,  meet  at  the  Bristol  Waterworks  on  Plank  Road.  Come  walk  the  land  that  is  part  of  the  Watershed  Center’s  Wildlands  Project,  a  fundrais-­ ing  campaign  to  help  the  organization  purchase  a  194-­acre  property  that  will  join  two  existing  prop-­ erties  to  create  a  single  1,000-­acre  community  preserve  for  education  and  recreation.  Info:  www. thewatershedcentervt.org  or  453-­7728.  Pet  Adoption  Days  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  June  1,  10  a.m.-­5  p.m.,  Homeward  Bound,  236  Boardman Â

Long  story  short ADDISON  REPERTORY  THEATER  students  Zac  Robbins,  left,  Addison  Wales  and  Izzy  -DFNVRQ UHKHDUVH IRU $ 5 7 ÂśV SURGXFWLRQ RI Âł6KDNHVSHDUHÂśV 6KRUWV ´ ZKLFK IHDWXUHV DEEUH-­ viated  versions  of  â€œMacbethâ€?  and  â€œAs  You  Like  It.â€?  The  show  will  be  performed  Thursday  and  Friday,  May  29  and  30,  at  7:30  p.m.  at  the  A.R.T.  Studio  Theater  in  the  Hannaford  Career  Center  in  Middlebury.  Addison  Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

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Bread  Loaf  Campus.  Reading  by  Maurice  Manning.  Part  of  the  Bread  Loaf  Orion  Environmental  Writers’  Conference.  Info:  443-­5286. Â

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13

FRIDAY

Environmental  writers’  conference  lecture  in  Ripton.  Friday,  June  13,  9-­11  a.m.,  Little  Theatre,  Bread  Loaf  Campus.  $OLVRQ +DZWKRUQH 'HPLQJ SUHVHQWV Âł7R 6HH %H\RQG (DUWKÂśV 1RLVH 1HZ 5HODWLRQVKLSV %HWZHHQ $UW DQG 6FLHQFH ´ 3DUW RI WKH %UHDG /RDI 2ULRQ Environmental  Writers’  Conference.  Info:  443-­5286.  New  Music  on  the  Point  annual  festival  concert  in  Middlebury. )ULGD\ -XQH S P 7RZQ Hall  Theater.  Contemporary  chamber  music  artists  DQG FRPSRVHUV SUHVHQW QHZ ZRUNV GHYHORSV GXULQJ WKH 1HZ 0XVLF RQ WKH 3RLQW )HVWLYDO )UHH ,QIR ZZZ QHZPXVLFRQWKHSRLQW FRP RU ZZZ WRZQ-­ KDOOWKHDWHU RUJ $OVR RQ -XQH Artists’  reception  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  June  13,  S P -DFNVRQ *DOOHU\ DW WKH 7RZQ +DOO 7KHDWHU &HOHEUDWLQJ Âł7KUHH :RRGEORFN $UWLVWV ´ DQ H[KLELW RI PXOWLOD\HUHG ZRRGEORFN SULQWV E\ -DQH (GG\ Barbara  Ekedahl  and  Ray  Hudson.  Exhibit  runs  May  23-­June  29.  $UWV :DON LQ 0LGGOHEXU\  Friday,  June  13,  5-­7  p.m.,  GRZQWRZQ 0LGGOHEXU\ DQG WKH 0DUEOH :RUNV 0RQWKO\ RXWGRRU VWUROO WKURXJK WRZQ IHDWXULQJ DUW music,  food  and  fun.  May  through  October.  See  PRQWKO\ Ă€LHU DW ZZZ PLGGOHEXU\DUWVZDON FRP “The  Armstrong  Lieâ€?  documentary  screening  in  Middlebury. )ULGD\ -XQH S P 0DUTXLV 7KHDWHU $GPLVVLRQ IUHH WR *UDQ )RQGR registrants.  New  Music  on  the  Point  annual  festival  concert  in  Middlebury. )ULGD\ -XQH S P 7RZQ +DOO Theater.  Contemporary  chamber  music  artists  and  FRPSRVHUV SUHVHQW QHZ ZRUNV GHYHORSV GXULQJ WKH 1HZ 0XVLF RQ WKH 3RLQW )HVWLYDO )UHH ,QIR ZZZ QHZPXVLFRQWKHSRLQW FRP RU ZZZ WRZQKDOO-­ WKHDWHU RUJ $OVR RQ -XQH Environmental  writers’  conference  reading  in  Ripton.  Friday,  June  13,  8-­9  p.m.,  Little  Theatre,  Bread  Loaf  Campus.  Reading  by  Jane  Brox.  Part  of  the  Bread  Loaf  Orion  Environmental  Writers’  Conference.  Info:  443-­5286. Â

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Opera  bop THE  OPERA  COMPANY  of  Middlebury  puts  a  1950s  American  spin  on  Rossini’s  riotous  comic  opera,  â€œThe  Italian  Girl  in  Algiers.â€?  The  show  will  go  on  at  the  Town  Hall  Theater  in  Middlebury  May  30  and  June  1,  5  and  7,  with  a  special  understudy  performance  on  June  6.  Addison  Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

Vermont  Comedy  Divas  in  Vergennes.  Saturday,  June  7,  7:30  p.m.-­10  p.m.,  Vergennes  Opera  House.  Vermont  all-­female  stand-­up  comedy  troupe  SUHVHQWV WKLV EHQHÂżW VKRZ IRU WKH 1DWLRQDO $OOLDQFH RQ 0HQWDO ,OOQHVV RI 9HUPRQW 7LFNHWV 1$0, PHPEHUV DYDLODEOH DW WKH GRRU E\ HPDLO DW ZDON# namivt.org  or  by  phone  at  802-­244-­1396.  â€œThe  Italian  Girl  in  Algiersâ€?  opera  in  Middlebury.  6DWXUGD\ -XQH S P 7RZQ +DOO 7KHDWHU The  Opera  Company  of  Middlebury  presents  5RVVLQLÂśV FRPLF RSHUD Âł/Âś,WDOLDQD LQ $OJHUL ´ 2&0ÂśV version  of  this  laugh-­out-­loud  production  is  set  in  the  1950s  and  stars  mezzo  Cherry  Duke,  baritone  Daniel  Klein,  tenor  Thomas  Scott  and  Sarah  Cullins.  7LFNHWV DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂżFH RU ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU RUJ Comedy  night  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  June  7,  8-­10  S P %UDQGRQ 7RZQ +DOO /RFDO FRPHGLDQ 7RQ\ Bates  hosts  this  night  of  standup  comedy  to  raise  IXQGV IRU )ULHQGV RI WKH %UDQGRQ 7RZQ +DOO $OVR performing  are  Phil  Davidson,  Carman  Lagala  and  Pierre  Vachon,  plus  some  surprise  guests.  Cash  bar,  cabaret  seating.  Tickets  $12.  Reservations  at  345-­3033.  For  ages  18  and  older. Â

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8

SUNDAY

$QQXDO Ă€HD PDUNHW LQ 6RXWK 6WDUNVERUR  Sunday,  June  8,  9  a.m.-­3  p.m.,  Jerusalem  Schoolhouse,  Route  17,  behind  Jerusalem  Corners  Store.  Bargain  bag  KRXUV QRRQ S P 3URFHHGV EHQHÂżW WKH -HUXVDOHP Schoolhouse  renovation  fund.  Info:  453-­4573.  Green  Mountain  Bicycle  Club  ride  to  Bristol.  Sunday,  June  8,  9:15  a.m.-­2  p.m.,  meet  at  Clifford  Lumber,  Route  116,  in  Hinesburg.  This  moderate  PLOH ULGH WDNHV ORZ WUDIÂżF URDGV WR WKH %ULVWRO %DNHU\ DQG EDFN $ ORQJHU URXWH DGGV DQ DGGLWLRQDO PLOHV LQ D ORRS WKURXJK %ULVWRO ZLWK VRPH VPDOO hills.  Leaders  Sal  DeFrancesco,  (802)  363-­0963,  or  Warren  Coolidge,  802-­735-­1836.  6KHOGRQ 0XVHXP 6SULQJ *DUGHQ 7RXU LQ Middlebury.  Sunday,  June  8,  noon-­6  p.m.,  Middlebury.  Take  a  self-­guided  tour  of  a  number  RI JDUGHQV LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ IURP QRRQ S P ZLWK a  garden  reception  at  the  Sheldon  from  4-­6  p.m.  Tickets  $25,  available  in  advance  at  the  Sheldon,  RQOLQH DW ZZZ KHQU\VKHOGRQPXVHXP RUJ RU RQ WKH day  of  the  tour  at  the  Sheldon  or  the  gardens.  Rain  RU VKLQH 0DS DYDLODEOH RQ WKH ZHEVLWH 3URFHHGV EHQHÂżW WKH 6KHOGRQ ,QIR “Gasland:  Part  IIâ€?  documentary  screening  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  June  8,  7-­9  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  $ GRFXPHQWDU\ GLVSXWLQJ WKH JDV LQGXVWU\ÂśV SRUWUD\DO of  natural  gas  as  a  clean  and  safe  alternative  to  oil.  Sponsored  by  Climate  Change  Concerned  Citizens.  Free.  Info:  388-­3832.

Jun

9

MONDAY

Vergennes  City  Band  rehearsal  in  Vergennes.  Monday,  June  9,  6:45-­8  p.m.,  VUHS  band  room.  Instrumentalists  of  all  DJHV DUH ZHOFRPH WR MRLQ WKH EDQG &RPH UHKHDUVH for  the  summer  concert  series.  Info:  877-­2005.  Addison  County  Right  to  Life  meeting  in  Bristol.  Monday,  June  9,  7-­8  p.m.,  First  Baptist  Church.  9LVLWRUV ZHOFRPH ,QIR RU / 3DTXHWWH# aol.com.  Bread  Loaf  Orion  Environmental  Writers’  Conference  opening  in  Ripton.  Monday,  June  9,  8-­10  p.m.,  Little  Theatre,  Bread  Loaf  Campus.  2SHQLQJ HYHQW IRU WKH FRQIHUHQFH ZKLFK UXQV through  June  15.  Welcome  by  directors  and  reading  by  Rick  Bass.  Info:  443-­5286.

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10

TUESDAY Environmental  writers’  confer-­ ence  lecture  in  Ripton.  Tuesday,  June  10,  9-­11  a.m.,  Little  Theatre,  Bread Â

/RDI &DPSXV $ODQ :HLVPDQ SUHVHQWV Âł:KHUH (QYLURQPHQWDOLVWV )HDU WR 7UHDG ´ 3DUW RI WKH %UHDG Loaf  Orion  Environmental  Writers’  Conference.  Info:  443-­5286.  &&9 ,QIRUPDWLRQ 6HVVLRQ LQ 0LGGOHEXU\  Tuesday,  -XQH QRRQ S P 0HUFKDQWV 5RZ )LQG RXW about  Community  College  of  Vermont’s  classes.  ,QIR RU MHQQLIHU VWHIDQL#FFY HGX Environmental  writers’  conference  publishing  panel  in  Ripton.  Tuesday,  June  10,  3:30-­5:30  p.m.,  Little  Theatre,  Bread  Loaf  Campus.  The  Bread  Loaf  Orion  Environmental  Writers’  Conference  holds  D SXEOLVKLQJ SDQHO ZLWK -HQQLIHU 6DKQ RI 2ULRQ Magazine  and  others.  Info:  802-­443-­5286.  Environmental  writers’  conference  reading  in  Ripton.  Tuesday,  June  10,  8-­9  p.m.,  Little  Theatre,  Bread  Loaf  Campus.  Reading  by  Camille  Dungy.  Part  of  the  Bread  Loaf  Orion  Environmental  Writers’  Conference.  Info:  443-­5286. Â

Jun

11

WEDNESDAY

Environmental  writers’  confer-­ ence  lecture  in  Ripton.  Wednesday,  June  11,  9-­11  a.m.,  Little  Theatre,  Bread  /RDI &DPSXV 0DXULFH 0DQQLQJ SUHVHQWV Âł+RZ Landscape  Went  From  Being  the  Setting  of  a  Poem  WR %HLQJ WKH 6XEMHFW RI WKH 3RHP 3DUW RI WKH %UHDG Loaf  Orion  Environmental  Writers’  Conference.  Info:  443-­5286.  â€œGarden  Tea  and  Poemsâ€?  in  Lincoln.  Wednesday,  June  11,  10-­11:30  a.m.,  meet  at  Lincoln  Library.  The  library’s  Senior  Program  this  month  includes  a  trip  IURP WKH OLEUDU\ WR WKH KRPH RI 6XH $OOHQ IRU D WRXU of  her  gardens  and  refreshments.  Carpooling  avail-­ able.  Info:  453-­2665.  %RRN GLVFXVVLRQ JURXS LQ /LQFROQ  Wednesday,  -XQH S P /LQFROQ /LEUDU\ 'LVFXVVLQJ Âł$ *RRG 6FHQW IURP D 6WUDQJH 0RXQWDLQ´ E\ 5REHUW Olen  Butler.  Environmental  writers’  conference  reading  in  Ripton.  Wednesday,  June  11,  8-­9  p.m.,  Little  7KHDWUH %UHDG /RDI &DPSXV 5HDGLQJ E\ $OLVRQ +DZWKRUQH 'HPLQJ 3DUW RI WKH %UHDG /RDI 2ULRQ Environmental  Writers’  Conference.  Info:  443-­5286. Â

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12

THURSDAY

0RQWKO\ ZLOGOLIH ZDON LQ 0LGGOHEXU\  Thursday,  June  12,  7-­9  a.m.,  Otter  9LHZ 3DUN DQG +XUG *UDVVODQG $ PRQWKO\ 2&$6 0$/7 HYHQW QRWH HDUOLHU WLPH LQYLWLQJ community  members  to  help  survey  birds  and  RWKHU ZLOGOLIH 0HHW DW 2WWHU 9LHZ 3DUN SDUNLQJ DUHD corner  of  Weybridge  Street  and  Pulp  Mill  Bridge  5RDG %HJLQQLQJ ELUGHUV ZHOFRPH 6KRUWHU URXWHV possible.  Info:  388-­1007  or  388-­6019.  Environmental  writers’  conference  lecture  in  Ripton.  Thursday,  June  12,  9-­11  a.m.,  Little  Theatre,  Bread  Loaf  Campus.  Lecture  by  Rick  Bass,  title  7%$ 3DUW RI WKH %UHDG /RDI 2ULRQ (QYLURQPHQWDO Writers’  Conference.  Info:  443-­5286.  Lance  Armstrong  author  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  June  12,  7-­9  p.m.,  Champlain  Valley  Unitarian  8QLYHUVDOLVW 6RFLHW\ $ FRQYHUVDWLRQ EHWZHHQ 5HHG $OEHUJRWWL FR DXWKRU RI Âł:KHHOPHQ /DQFH $UPVWURQJ WKH 7RXU GH )UDQFH DQG WKH *UHDWHVW 6SRUWV &RQVSLUDF\ (YHU ´ ZLWK 6SRUWV ,OOXVWUDWHG VHQLRU ZULWHU $OH[DQGHU :ROII )UHH 7KH HYHQW LV part  of  Middlebury  Cyclefest  2014,  a  celebration  leading  up  to  the  inaugural  Vermont  Gran  Fondo  on  June  14.  7DON E\ (LOHHQ 5RFNHIHOOHU LQ 0LGGOHEXU\  Thursday,  -XQH S P 7RZQ +DOO 7KHDWHU 5RFNHIHOOHU reads  from  her  latest  book,  â€œBeing  a  Rockefeller,  %HFRPLQJ 0\VHOI ´ 7KH SLRQHHULQJ SKLODQWKURSLVW DQG GDXJKWHU RI $PHULFDQ UR\DOW\ UHYHDOV ZKDW LW ZDV OLNH WR JURZ XS LQ RQH RI WKH ZRUOGÂśV PRVW IDPRXV IDPLOLHV 4 $ IROORZV )UHH ,QIR ZZZ WRZQKDOOWKHDWHU RUJ Environmental  writers’  conference  reading  in  Ripton.  Thursday,  June  12,  8-­9  p.m.,  Little  Theatre, Â

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Children  of  the  Corn  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  May  S P 7ZR %URWKHUV 7DYHUQ Patti  Casey  and  Colin  McCaffrey  in  New  Haven.  Friday,  May  30,  6-­8  p.m.,  Lincoln  Peak  Vineyard.  Eight  02  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  May  30,  8-­11  p.m.,  51  Main.  Rumblecat  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  May  30,  9  S P PLGQLJKW 7ZR %URWKHUV 7DYHUQ Hot  Neon  Magic  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  May  31,  9  S P PLGQLJKW 7ZR %URWKHUV 7DYHUQ Elias  Alexander  &  Max  Godfrey  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  June  5,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.  Deb  Brisson  and  the  Hay  Burners  in  New  Haven.  Friday,  June  6,  8-­10  p.m.,  Tourterelle.  Gumbo  Ya-­Ya  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  June  6,  8-­11  p.m.,  51  Main.  The  Keating  5  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  June  7,  8-­11  p.m.,  51  Main.  Alicia  Phelps  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  June  12,  8-­10  p.m.,  51  Main.  Myra  Flynn  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  June  13,  8-­11  p.m.,  51  Main. Â

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Otter  Creek  Poets.  Open  regular  games  7  p.m.  Food  poetry  workshop  held  available,  complimentary  Thursdays,  1-­3  p.m.  Ilsley  hot  tea  and  coffee.  Info:  Library  in  Middlebury.  Poets  247-­5709. of  all  ages  are  invited  to  VFW  Post  7823,  Middlebury.  share  their  poetry  for  feed-­ Monday.  Doors  open  5  p.m.,  back,  encouragement  and  quickies  6:15  p.m.,  regular  optional  weekly  assign-­ bingo  7  p.m.  388-­9468. ments.  Bring  a  poem  or  two  FUNDRAISING  SALES to  share  (plus  20  copies).  Bixby  Memorial  Library  Book  Led  by  David  Weinstock.  Sale,  Otter  Creek  Room,  Free. 258  Main  St.,  Vergennes.  Orwell  Historical  Society.  Saturday,  9  a.m.-­2  p.m.  Fourth  Tuesday,  7:30  p.m.  Wide  variety  of  books,  Orwell  Free  Library. many  current.  Proceeds  PACT  (People  of  Addison  support  library  programs  and  County  Together).  Third  materials. Thursday,  11:30  a.m.-­1  Brandon  Free  Public  Library  S P 9HUPRQW VWDWH RIÂżFH Book  Sale.  May  3-­Oct.  13,  building  on  Exchange  2012.  Thursday  and  Friday,  St.  in  Middlebury,  Health  10  a.m.-­4  p.m.;  Saturday,  10  Department  conference  a.m.-­2  p.m.  Sales  support  the  room.  989-­8141. purchase  of  materials  for  the  Salisbury  Historical  circulating  library  collections. Society.  First  Saturday,  Ilsley  Public  Library  Book  9:30-­10:45  a.m.  Salisbury  Sale.  First  Saturday,  11  a.m.-­3  Congregational  Church. p.m.  Info:  388-­4095. Samaritan’s  Cupboard.  Ripton  United  Methodist  Assembly  of  God  Christian  Church  Flea  Market/Farmers’  Center,  1759  Route  7,  Market.  Saturdays,  9  Vergennes.  Third  Thursday  a.m.-­noon  until  late  fall.  Food,  through  October.  antiques,  quilts,  books  and  Vergennes  Lions  Club.  First  PRUH 9HQGRUVÂś IHHV EHQHÂżW and  third  Wednesday,  6:45  church  restoration.  Info:  p.m.,  St.  Peter’s  Parish  388-­2640. THE  BIXBY  MEMORIAL  Library’s  empty  pe-­ Hall.  Meals  catered  by  St.  Peter’s  Closet  in  rennial  bed  will  be  busy  with  activity  during  the  Lisa  Cloutier  of  the  Bridge  Vergennes.  Behind  St.  Friends  of  the  Bixby’s  annual  plant  sale  in  Ver-­ Restaurant.  PO  Box  94,  Peter’s.  As  of  Aug.  5,  2013:  gennes  on  Saturday,  May  3.  Master  Gardeners  Vergennes,  VT  05491.  Info:  Closed  until  further  notice. Paula  Moore  and  Gretchen  Bailey  will  be  replant-­ Contact  President  Shanon  Two  Brothers  Tavern’s  ing  the  garden  during  the  sale,  which  will  offer  Atkins  at  877-­3889. Charitable  Mondays.  First  annuals,  perennials  and  herbs;  gardening  and  GOVERNMENT  &  POLITICS Monday.  10  percent  of  entire  seed-­saving  advice;  mulch  and  compost;  fresh  Addison  Peace  Coalition.  day’s  proceeds  go  to  desig-­ eggs,  asparagus  and  rhubarb;  and  used  books. Saturday,  10:30-­11  nated  charity. DANCE,  MUSIC,  ARTS  &  a.m.  Triangle  Park  in  EDUCATION Middlebury. Citizens  for  Constitutional  Government  in  Bridport.  Bridge  at  Ilsley  in  Middlebury.  Thursdays,  5:30-­8  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Single  players  welcome.  Info:  462-­3373. Thursday,  7-­9  p.m.  Bridport  Community  School.  Learn  about  the  U.S.  and  Vermont  constitutions  and  how  to  Chess  and  bridge  clinic  in  Middlebury.  Monday’s,  3:30-­5:30,  Ilsley  Library.  Casual  play  and  gentle  coaching  in  bridge  defend  our  rights. and  chess.  Five-­Town  Area  Vigil  for  Peace.  Friday,  5-­5:30  p.m.  Bristol  Chess  club  in  Brandon.  Saturdays,  12:30  p.m.,  Brandon  green.  All  welcome  to  speak  out  for  world  peace. Library.  All  ages  and  abilities  welcome. Vermont  Department  of  Motor  Vehicles  Mobile  Service  Van.  Second  and  fourth  Wednesdays,  8:30  a.m.-­4  p.m.;  Classical  string  ensemble  in  Middlebury.  Third  Friday,  Eastview  at  Middlebury.  Amateur  ensemble  looking  for  Every  Thursday,  8:30  a.m.-­3:15  p.m.  Addison  County  violinists.  Info:  388-­7351. Courthouse,  in  Middlebury.  The  van  offers  written  exams,  College  Session  for  Seniors  in  Middlebury.  Elderly  Services,  customer  service  and  road  tests.  828-­2000. 112  Exchange  St.  Classes  for  people  over  60  in  basic  BINGO computer,  opera,  politics,  history,  international  law  and  American  Legion  Hall,  Middlebury.  Wednesday.  Doors  more.  Call  388-­3983  or  e-­mail  college@elderlyservices. open  5:30  p.m.  with  early  birds.  Jackpot  $3,000.  Food  org. DYDLODEOH %HQHÂżWV YHWHUDQV VFKRODUVKLSV DQG FRPPX-­ Computer  lab  open  hours  in  Bristol.  Monday-­Thursday,  3:30-­7  nity  programs.  388-­9311. p.m.,  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School  library.  Free  Brandon  Senior  Center,  Brandon.  First  and  third  Mondays.  access  to  the  library’s  electronic  resources,  courtesy  of  6  p.m.  Refreshments  sold.  247-­3121. e-­Vermont  funding.  Brandon  American  Legion.  Tuesday,  warm-­ups  6:15  p.m., Â

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It’s good to plan for the future, but not too much I’m  a  planner.  Since  as  far  back  have  everything  squared  away  (so  I  as  I  can  remember  I’ve  enjoyed  the  could  turn  to  the  process  of  planning  process  of  getting  ready  for  some-­ out  the  summer  camp  schedule!)  but  thing.  Whether  it  was  making  lists  one  day  her  teacher  called  us  and  of  friends  to  invite  to  grade  school  reported  seeing  a  lot  of  anxiety  in  birthday  parties,  or  assembling  the  RXU QRUPDOO\ FDUHIUHH FRQÂżGHQW clothes  and  things  I  took  with  me  little  girl.  As  it  turns  out,  all  of  this  when  I  went  away  to  college,  or  peering  into  the  future  was  destroy-­ packing  for  the  hospital  before  my  ing  the  joy  our  daughter  could  daughter  was  born,  I  have  taken  take  in  her  daily  life  as  she  sensed  comfort  in  my  to-­do  lists.  I  always  change  on  the  horizon  but  could  not  have  a  running  grocery  list  going  grasp  the  timeline  involved.  As  her  by  the  refrigerator  teacher  reminded  and  sometimes  us,  6-­year-­olds  I  even  have  lists  mostly  think  in  wonder how that  tell  me  what  terms  of  yester-­ much of kind  of  lists  to  day  and  tomor-­ the present make!  row,  not  this  year  Lately  I’ve  and  next  year!  â€” like my been  planning  for  This  episode  daughter’s hairmy  daughter’s  got  me  to  thinking  transition  to  a  about  what  my  chewing and new  school  next  planning  tenden-­ half the things fall  and  the  logis-­ cies  are  really  tics  involved  in  doing  for  me  and  my husband how  the  commute  I  have  begun  to  says to me at and  after-­school  wonder  if  they  FDUH ZRXOG ÂżW are  a  disservice  dinner — I’ve into  the  family  in  many  ways.  missed. work  schedules.  I’m  wondering  if  I  thought  it  was  they  aren’t  just  a  exciting  and  it’s  tool  to  keep  the  always  been  our  parenting  style  to  unknown  and  unexpected  at  bay,  include  our  daughter  in  the  deci-­ safely  categorized.  Perversely,  in  sions  that  affect  her  so  the  topic  of  a  always  mapping  the  future  out  I  new  school  was  often  part  of  dinner-­ wonder  how  much  of  the  present  time  conversation.  â€”  like  my  daughter’s  hair-­chewing  I  thought  it  would  be  so  great  to  and  half  the  things  my  husband  says Â

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to  me  at  dinner  â€”  I’ve  was  in  a  nearly  missed.  I’ve  been  fatal  car  acci-­ thinking  a  lot  about  dent  as  he  was  this  â€”  the  paradox  returning  from  of  needing  to  have  so  the  everyday  much  control  over  the  routine  of  taking  unknown  future  that  I  his  daughter  to  am  practically  living  school.  I  am  able  in  it  and  don’t  even  to  report  that  he  see  what’s  unfolding  is  recovering  and  before  my  eyes.  I  hope  to  honor  Children  don’t  this  recovery  by  see  beyond  what  is  resolving  to  spend  unfolding  before  less  time  and  their  eyes  (as  any  energy  trying  to  parent  knows  who  has  exert  control  over  watched  a  child  take  the  unknowable  15  minutes  to  get  out  and  rather  spend  the  door  because  their  it  appreciating  attention  is  caught  by  the  here  and  now,  By Jessica Danyow every  little  thing)  and  tedious  as  it  may  neither,  as  I  am  daily  sometimes  seem.  reminded  at  work,  do  animals.  The  Like  a  shelter  dog,  I  resolve  to  enjoy  shelter  animals  that  I  spend  time  each  moment  as  it  comes  and  trust  with  face  lives  full  of  unknowns  â€”  that  they  will  unfold  benevolently.  unknown  people,  unknown  beds,  If  you  see  me  wandering  the  unknown  veterinarians,  unknown  grocery  aisles  aimlessly  trying  to  visitors  and  unknown  futures  â€”  ¿OO D FDUW ZLWK HQRXJK IRRG IRU WKH and  yet  they  greet  every  day  with  week  ahead,  you’ll  know  I’ve  at  tails  wagging  and  ready  for  adven-­ least  partially  succeeded!  ture  and  good  snooze  in  the  sun.  Jessica  Danyow  is  the  execu-­ They  take  what  is  in  front  of  them  tive  director  of  Homeward  Bound,  and  revel  in  it.  Addison  County’s  Humane  Society.  And  what  is  in  front  of  us  is  to  She  lives  in  Brandon  with  her  be  reveled  in,  as  mundane  as  it  may  husband  and  daughter,  two  boxers  feel.  The  future  is  out  of  our  control  and  two  shelter  cats.  Outside  of  as  I  was  shocked  into  remembering  work,  she  enjoys  vegetarian  cook-­ recently  when  a  friend’s  husband  ing,  reading,  and  staying  organized.

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CVAA  to  hold  By  ANDY  KIRKALDY committees  that  will  spend  about  while  they  brainstormed,  includ-­ a  bedroom  community  or  instead  a  sidewalk  on  the  north  side  of  the  ¿UVW %%4 RI VERGENNES  â€”  About  five  a  year  on  each  of  those  tasks.  ing  the  state  director  of  USDA  hiring  someone  to  work  on  luring  Otter  Creek  Bridge  to  more  safely  dozen  state  and  local  officials  and  Mayor  Bill  Benton,  who  worked  Rural  Development,  the  commis-­ business  to  Vergennes.  access  the  islands  in  the  falls  as  2014  season local  residents  met  in  the  Bixby  with  VCRD  to  coordinate  the  sioner  of  the  Department  of  If  the  committee  makes  that  well  as  the  far  shore.  Library  on  May  21  to  begin  the  third  and  most  important  phase  in  the  Vermont  Council  on  Rural  Development  (VCRD)  Community  Visit  to  Vergennes  â€”  taking  steps  to  make  the  city  better.  The  first  two  steps,  taken  in  March  and  April,  brought  more  than  100  people  to  meetings  in  the  Vergennes  Opera  House.  At  the  first,  they  brainstormed  about  the  city’s  resources  and  hopes  for  the  future,  and  at  the  second  they  narrowed  the  focus  onto  three  areas  in  which  to  improve  life  in  Vergennes. On  both  nights,  VCRD  offi-­ cials  used  and  moderated  the  same  process  they  said  had  proven  effective  in  other  Vermont  towns  â€”  listening  to  all  and  then  letting  a  majority  choose  the  final  priorities. In  April,  from  among  a  dozen  choices  VCRD  had  prepared  after  listening  to  the  first  gathering,  local  residents  chose  to  focus  on  improving  the  city’s  economic  climate,  Otter  Creek  river  basin,  and  transportation  infrastructure. Last  week  in  the  Bixby,  the  dozens  of  people  joined Â

Community  Visit,  announced  Economic  Development,  the  volunteer  heads  for  each  group:  secretary  of  the  Agency  of  Â‡ 1DWLRQDO %DQN RI 0LGGOHEXU\ Transportation,  Addison  County  executive  Sarah  Regional  Planning  Cowan  for  C o m m i s s i o n  the  â€œAdvance  and  Addison  the  Vergennes  County  Economic  E c o n o m y â€?  D e v e l o p m e n t  committee. Corp.  officials,  a  Â‡ *UHJ (GZDUGV representative  of  vice  president  of  Sen.  Patrick  Leahy  Stantec  Consulting  and  Landworks  Service  Inc.,  head  David  a  transporta-­ Raphael. tion  firm,  for  â€œThe  economic  the  â€œImprove  committee  drew  T r a n s p o r t a t i o n  the  biggest  crowd  and  Parkingâ€?  at  the  Bixby,  but  committee. also  probably  Â‡ 0 L N H faces  the  biggest  â€” Mayor Bill Benton c h a l l e n g e , â€?  Winslow,  a  staff  scientist  for  a  Benton  said. nonprofit  focus-­ For  example,  he  ing  on  Lake  Champlain,  for  the  said,  that  committee  will  look  at  â€œRedevelop  the  Vergennes  Falls  the  politically  sensitive  question  Basin  and  Open  a  Riverwalkâ€?  of  whether  the  city  should  consider  committee. a  local  option  tax,  ponder  what  â€œWe’re  excited  to  have  those  role  the  Vergennes  Partnership  three  heading  committees,â€?  should  play,  look  at  investing  in  Benton  said. higher-­speed  Internet  service,  and  Last  week,  VCRD  arranged  for  consider  whether  Vergennes  is  10  experts  to  join  the  committees  better  off  focusing  on  becoming Â

“People are saying let’s just hire an economic development director like Middlebury did, but it’s not that easy.�

choice,  Benton  said,  the  questions  of  job  description,  qualifications  and  funding  will  arise.  He  also  noted  that  it  is  too  late  in  this  budget  season  â€”  aldermen  must  craft  the  2014-­2015  budget  by  June  30  â€”  to  dedicate  any  city  funds  to  such  a  position.  The  committee  will  have  to  â€œcheck  back  in  a  yearâ€?  with  the  city  council,  he  said. In  all,  Benton  said  that  commit-­ tee  will  have  its  work  cut  out  for  it. “That’s  a  big  sphere,  with  a  lot  of  stuff  in  it,â€?  he  said.  â€œPeople  are  saying  let’s  just  hire  an  economic  development  director  like  Middlebury  did,  but  it’s  not  that  easy.â€? On  the  other  hand,  it’s  not  that  the  other  committees  will  simply  be  strolling  in  parks,  Benton  said,  but  some  work  has  already  been  done  that  each  can  build  on.  The  transportation  committee,  he  said,  can  look  at  work  done  on  pedestrian  safety  and  walkability  in  the  late  1990s  and  early  2000s,  plus  another  2013  study  done  by  Middlebury  College  students  that  also  looked  at  safer  cycling  within  city  limits.  Benton  also  cited  efforts  to  put Â

“We’ve  already  had  three  or  four  studies  done  in  the  last  15  years,â€?  Benton  said.  â€œI  think  that  commit-­ tee  can  get  a  lot  accomplished.â€? Meanwhile,  over  the  past  years  the  city  has  also  studied  improving  access  to  the  Otter  Creek  basin,  upgrading  trails  and  parks  along  the  river,  and  extending  city  dock  space.  â€œThe  basin  group  is  similar,â€?  Benton  said.  â€œWe  have  a  lot  of  studies  from  the  revitalization  group  that  can  be  utilized.â€? VCRD  will  be  ready  to  support  the  committees,  Benton  said.  â€œThat’s  where  some  of  VCRD’s  experts  came  in,â€?  he  said.  VCRD  will  not  dictate  what  Vergennes  does,  Benton  said.  â€œThey  don’t  want  to  tell  us  what  to  do,  but  they  want  to  guide  us  in  a  direction  that  is  feasible,â€?  he  said.  VCRD  will  compile  a  record  of  the  process,  and  also  return  in  a  year  to  evaluate  the  process. “They  will  provide  us  with  a  summary  of  what  we’ve  done,  and  a  map  to  go  forward,â€?  Benton  said.  Andy  Kirkaldy  may  be  reached  at  andyk@addisonindependent. com. Â

MIDDLEBURY  â€”  CVAA  offers  area  seniors  a  taste  of  summer  at  a  First  Friday  barbecue  luncheon  at  the  Middlebury  VFW  on  June  6  at  11  a.m. The  chef  will  be  onsite  to  serve  up  a  choice  of  marinated  BBQ  chicken  breast  or  thick  and  juicy  quarter-­ pound  burgers  served  alongside  potato  salad,  vegetable  bowtie  pasta  salad,  rolls,  chocolate  chip  cookie,  and  watermelon.  Everyone  age  60  or  older  is  welcome  to  attend.  Diners  should  bring  their  own  place  settings. There  is  a  suggested  donation  of  $4.  Free  transportation  is  provided  by  ACTR;Íž  call  802-­388-­1946.  Call  CVAA  to  reserve  a  spot  by  Wednesday,  June  4,  at  1-­800-­642-­5119.

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Boreal  forests  will  recede  to  higher  60" elevations 50" The  report  also  noted  that  states  with  populations  centered  along  riv-­ 40" HUV DQG LQ Ă€RRG SODLQV DUH SDUWLFXODUO\ vulnerable  to  increased  precipitation. 30" “In  mountainous  regions,  includ-­ ing  much  of  West  Virginia  and  large  20" parts  of  Pennsylvania,  New  York,  Vermont,  and  New  Hampshire,  more  10" intense  precipitation  events  will  0" PHDQ JUHDWHU Ă€RRG ULVN SDUWLFXODUO\ in  valleys,  where  people,  infrastruc-­ ture,  and  agriculture  tend  to  be  con-­ centrated,â€?  the  report  states. Source:  National  Weather  Service In  the  most  troubling  news  for  the  Northeast,  the  NCA  noted  that  the  region  had  â€œexperienced  a  greater  re-­ cent  increase  in  extreme  precipitation  than  any  other  region  in  the  U.S.â€? Between  1950  and  2010,  the  report  notes,  the  Northeast  saw  more  than  a  70  percent  increase  in  the  amount  of  precipitation  falling  in  very  heavy  HYHQWV ZKLFK DUH GHÂżQHG DV WKH heaviest  1  percent  of  all  daily  events. Average  annual  temperature  since  1880  is  44.6°  Never  was  this  more  apparent  than  Source:  National  Weather  Service when  Tropical  Storm  Irene  wreaked  Vermont’s  Independent  Sen.  Ber-­ ting  blocked,â€?  Welch  said.  â€œCon-­ havoc  through  much  of  southern  and  nie  Sanders  said  he  fears  that  efforts  gress  is  the  obstacle  here  â€”  as  a  central  Vermont  in  August  2011. In  a  special  section  of  the  report  Congress  is  making  to  address  cli-­ body,  it’s  not  taking  climate  change  dedicated  to  the  storm,  researchers  mate  change  will  halt  if  the  Republi-­ as  a  serious  threat.â€? McKibben  said  that  the  ongoing  noted  that  Irene  destroyed  146  road  can  Party  wins  a  majority  of  seats  in  segments,  200  bridges  and  200  miles  the  Senate  this  fall,  as  some  forecasts  climate  change  debate  in  Congress  is  largely  a  result  of  lobbying  on  behalf  of  rail  in  the  state,  costing  Vermont  have  predicted. Sanders  said  he  was  particularly  of  coal,  oil  and  gas  companies. $175  million  to  $200  million  in  infra-­ troubled  that  should  GOP  take  con-­ “It’s  still  subject  to  debate  because  structure  repairs. “The  volume  of  water  was  unprec-­ trol  of  the  chamber,  Sen.  David  Vit-­ the  fossil  fuel  industry  is  the  richest  edented,  as  was  the  power  of  the  wa-­ ter,  R-­La.,  who  charged  that  the  NCA  industry  on  the  planet  and  it  can  buy  ter  in  the  rivers  running  through  the  was  politically  motivated,  would  political  support,â€?  McKibben  said. likely  become  chair  of  the  Senate  Welch  agreed  that  the  oil,  gas  state,â€?  the  report  states. Committee  on  Energy  and  Public  DQG FRDO LQGXVWULHV DUH LQĂ€XHQWLDO LQ EVIDENCE  SUPPORTS  Works. Washington. REPORT “If  (Republicans)  win  control  of  â€œThey  have  a  lot  of  clout  in  Con-­ The  NCA  noted  that  between  1895  and  2011,  temperatures  increased  in  the  Senate,  the  chairman  of  the  major  gress,â€?  Welch  said.  â€œHow  else  can  committee  dealing  with  you  explain  tax  subsidies  to  oil  com-­ the  Northeast  by  a  total  the  environment  will  be-­ SDQLHV DQG D WULOOLRQ GROODUV LQ SURÂżWV of  2  degrees  Fahrenheit.  â€œIn mountainous lieve  climate  change  is  a  in  10  years?â€? Climate  data  collected  hoax  perpetrated  by  Al  According  to  the  Center  for  Re-­ over  the  last  century  and  regions, Gore  and  the  Hollywood  sponsive  Politics,  a  nonpartisan  a  half  by  the  National  including elite,â€?  Sanders  said. think  tank,  the  oil,  natural  gas  and  :HDWKHU 6HUYLFH RIÂżFH large parts of At  the  energy  summit  coal  industries  spent  a  total  of  $165  in  Burlington  supports  â€Ś Vermont, May  16,  Sen.  Patrick  million  lobbying  Congress  in  2013.  the  claims  made  in  the  more intense Leahy,  D-­Vt.,  expressed  The  alternative  energy  lobby,  which  National  Climate  As-­ precipitation frustration  with  some  of  includes  solar,  wind,  geothermal  sessment. his  colleagues. and  other  renewable  energy  sources,  The  past  25  years  events will “To  the  few  Flat  spent  $22  million  in  2013. have  been  wetter  and  mean greater Earthers  who  say  there  Well  aware  of  the  power  of  the  warmer  than  normal  à RRG ULVN is  no  such  thing  as  cli-­ fossil  fuel  lobby,  President  Obama  in  Burlington.  Five  of  particularly mate  change  â€”  enough  has  pledged  to  employ  every  tool  the  wettest  11  years  on  in valleys, already,â€?  Leahy  told  the  available  to  the  executive  branch  to  record  have  occurred  audience.  â€œAcknowl-­ address  climate  change,  thus  circum-­ since  1990,  while  where people, edge  that  we  have  a  ma-­ venting  a  gridlocked  Congress.  Us-­ seven  of  the  13  warm-­ infrastructure, jor  problem.â€? ing  the  regulatory  authority  of  the  est  years,  measured  by  and agriculture Rep.  Peter  Welch,  Ver-­ Environmental  Projection  Agency,  mean  annual  tempera-­ tend to be mont’s  Democratic  Con-­ the  White  House  has  proposed  more  ture,  have  also  occurred  concentrated.â€? gressman,  had  his  own  stringent  emissions  standards  on  during  that  period.  2012  â€” National Climate quip  for  climate  change  coal-­burning  power  plants.  Moniz,  marked  the  warmest  Assessment deniers  in  his  chamber,  as  well  as  Vermont’s  Congressional  year  on  record,  with  an  joking  that  he  worked  delegation,  support  this  proposal. average  temperature  of  with  the  â€œgreatest  minds  of  the  18th  â€œI  want  the  White  House  to  be  as  49.9  degrees. aggressive  as  it  can  be,â€?  Sanders  Of  the  20  biggest  snowfalls  on  re-­ century.â€? Welch  said  he  hoped  the  NCA  said.  â€œThe  bottom  line  is  the  recent  cord,  12  have  occurred  since  1993  (this  year’s  March  whopper  came  in  would  help  convince  Americans  that  report  indicated  if  we  do  not  move  at  number  12).  Since  1998,  Burling-­ climate  change  needs  to  be  addressed,  more  aggressively,  there  is  a  possi-­ ton  has  seen  the  wettest  months  on  but  didn’t  hold  out  the  same  hope  for  bility  that  the  temperature  will  go  up  record  for  January,  April,  May,  July  his  own  colleagues  in  the  House  of  10  degrees,  and  that  would  be  cata-­ Representatives. strophic.â€? and  September. “I  work  with  a  lot  of  folks  in  Con-­ MCKIBBEN  SKEPTICAL DO-­NOTHING  CONGRESS While  Vermont’s  political  leaders  While  the  NCA  left  no  ambiguity  gress  who  are  climate  change  de-­ as  to  the  human  culpability  for  cli-­ niers,â€?  Welch  said.  â€œI  don’t  think  were  quick  to  celebrate  the  state’s  ef-­ mate  change,  the  debate  in  Congress  there’s  anything  that  will  change  forts  to  promote  renewable  sources  them.â€? of  energy,  McKibben  said  that  if  Ver-­ is  far  from  over. Kidding  aside,  efforts  to  pass  ener-­ mont  truly  is  leading  the  nation  on  Senate  Minority  Leader  Mitch  Mc-­ Connell,  R-­Ky.,  chastised  the  report  J\ HIÂżFLHQF\ OHJLVODWLRQ KDYH VWDOOHG this  issue,  that  ain’t  saying  much. “If  we  are,  it’s  a  pretty  good  sign  as  a  â€œwar  on  coal.â€?  (Only  Wyoming  in  both  chambers.  A  bill  co-­spon-­ and  West  Virginia  produce  more  coal  sored  by  Welch  and  colleague  David  that  nobody  else  is  doing  much,  be-­ than  Kentucky.)  Sen.  Marco  Rubio,  McKinley,  R-­W.Va.,  would  increase  cause  Vermont  seems  to  have  stopped  R-­Fla.,  also  criticized  the  report,  and  HIÂżFLHQF\ VWDQGDUGV LQ UHVLGHQWLDO building  new  wind  turbines,  and  the  said  that  he  does  not  believe  humans  commercial  and  industrial  buildings. Democratic  head  of  the  Senate  En-­ “The  Welch/McKinley  bill  is  an  ergy  Committee  has  just  revealed  are  responsible  for  changes  to  Earth’s  important  step,  but  even  that’s  get-­ climate. (See  McKibben,  Page  13A) 47.7

impacts,â€?  Moniz  said.  â€œI  think  that  is  a  very  critical  part  of  the  story,  and  one  that  increasingly  captures  the  public’s  attention.â€? Bill  McKibben,  one  of  the  na-­ tion’s  leading  environmentalists  and  a  professor  at  Middlebury  College,  agreed  with  Moniz  that  there  are  no  big  surprises  in  the  new  White  House  report. “It  was  one  more  rock  on  the  pile;Íž  there  has  been  a  steady  stream  of  gi-­ ant  reports  dating  back  to  1995  and  all  have  said  about  the  same  thing,â€?  McKibben  said.  â€œThis  one  just  adds  that  climate  change  is  no  longer  a  fu-­ ture  threat  â€”  since  we  haven’t  done  anything  about  it,  it’s  now  a  very  real  part  of  our  life.â€? McKibben  said  that  more  impor-­ tant  news  emerged  after  the  National  Climate  Assessment  was  released.  Another  paper,  this  one  by  British  researchers,  reported  that  the  rate  of  melting  on  the  West  Antarctic  Ice  Sheet  had  doubled  since  2010,  and  is  now  irreversible.  In  turn,  this  melt  contributes  to  rising  sea  levels. “That  melt  has  passed  a  point  of  no  return,â€?  McKibben  said.  â€œThat  was  truly  a  kick  in  the  gut,  and  should  make  us  redouble  our  efforts  to  do  much  in  the  very  short  window  we  have.â€? DIAGNOSIS  FOR  VERMONT In  the  report,  researchers  argue  that  some  of  byproducts  of  a  chang-­ LQJ FOLPDWH DUH EHQHÂżFLDO LQ WKH ORQJ run,  such  as  longer  growing  seasons,  but  many  of  the  consequences  are  negative. “Our  society  and  its  infrastructure  were  designed  for  the  climate  that  we  have  had,  not  the  rapidly  changing  climate  we  now  have  and  can  expect  in  the  future,â€?  the  report  states. In  its  assessment  of  risk  factors  for  the  Northeast,  the  NCA  predicted: The  Northeast  will  be  plagued  by  heat  waves,  heavy  downpours  and  sea  level  rise. The  changing  climate  will  greatly  affect  the  maple  syrup,  timber  and  seafood  industries. U.S.  ENERGY  SECRETARY  Ernest  Moniz,  speaking  here  at  the  Sus-­ States  with  aging  infrastructures,  tainable  Energy  Summit  at  Middlebury  College  on  May  16,  noted  that  the  like  Vermont,  will  be  further  dam-­ National  Climate  Assessment  shows  that  the  increase  of  greenhouse  aged  by  more  frequent  and  more  gases  in  the  atmosphere  is  already  affecting  people  in  Vermont. GDPDJLQJ Ă€RRGV Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell

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Moniz  lauded  the  report  for  focus-­ ing  on  the  effects  of  climate  change  on  individual  regions  of  the  nation.  For  example,  the  report  predicts  heavier  precipitation  in  the  North-­ HDVW LQFUHDVHG KHDW DQG ZLOGÂżUHV LQ the  Southwest,  strained  water  sourc-­ es  in  the  Great  Plains  and  thawing  permafrost  in  Alaska. “I  think  the  report  has  been  getting  a  fair  amount  of  attention  for  its  fo-­ cus  on  the  different  kinds  of  regional Â

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McKibben  Middlebury  (Continued  from  Page  12A) himself  to  be  a  climate  denier,â€?  McK-­ ibben  said,  referring  to  comments  Sen.  Bob  Hartwell,  D-­Bennington,  made  to  Seven  Days  earlier  this  year. McKibben,  a  Ripton  resident,  said  the  administration  of  Gov.  Peter  Shumlin  has  done  some  things  right,  such  as  promoting  small  scale  solar  technology,  but  criticized  the  governor  for  refusing  to  divest  the  state’s  inter-­ ests  in  the  fossil  fuel  industry. “(The  state)  is  helping  fund  the  ongoing  political  obstruction  that  is  endangering  the  planet,â€?  McKibben  said. McKibben  said  he  disagreed  with  Moniz’s  characterization  of  natural  gas  as  a  bridge  fuel  at  the  May  16  cli-­ mate  change  panel. “The  science  doesn’t  support  this  any  more,â€?  McKibben  said. McKibben  said  that  while  burning  natural  gas  produces  less  carbon  than  burning  coal,  natural  gas  creates  more  methane,  a  more  potent  greenhouse  gas. “Pound  for  pound,  the  comparative  impact  of  methane  on  climate  change  is  over  20  times  greater  than  carbon  dioxide  over  a  100-­year  period,â€?  the  Environmental  Protection  Agency  stated  on  its  website. According  to  the  EPA,  methane  is  the  second  most  prevalent  greenhouse  gas  emitted  in  the  United  States,  ac-­ counting  for  9  â€œIf we build percent  of  all  a gas pipe- greenhouse  gas  emissions  in  the  line down U.S. the west Instead  of  side of investing  in  Vermont, do natural  gas  infra-­ you think it structure,  McK-­ will make it ibben  believes  Vermont  and  more likely the  other  states  or less like- should  focus  on  ly that we promoting  re-­ aggressive- newable  energy  sources. ly pursue “The  only  a massive chance  we  have  buildout is  for  a  full-­on  of renewleap  into  renew-­ able  energy,  ables?â€? — Bill which  is  entirely  McKibben r e n e w a b l e , â€?  McKibben  said.  â€œGermany,  which  is  at  our  latitude,  produces  74  percent  of  its  electricity  from  renewable  sources.  There’s  no  technological  obstacle.â€? McKibben  also  rejected  the  argu-­ ment  that  building  a  natural  gas  pipe-­ line  through  western  Vermont,  as  Ver-­ mont  Gas  Systems  has  proposed  to  do,  will  help  the  state  achieve  its  renew-­ able  energy  goals. “Natural  gas  is  not  a  bridge  â€”  it’s  a  barrier  to  getting  things  done,â€?  McK-­ ibben  said.  â€œIf  we  build  a  gas  pipeline  down  the  west  side  of  Vermont,  do  you  think  it  will  make  it  more  likely  or  less  likely  that  we  aggressively  pursue  a  massive  buildout  of  renewables?â€? McKibben  also  praised  President  Obama  for  supporting  tighter  emis-­ sions  regulations  for  coal-­burning  power  plants,  but  cautioned  that  these  regulations  will  be  rendered  moot  if  the  U.S.  continues  to  export  coal  at  re-­ cord  levels.  In  2013,  the  United  States  exported  more  than  100  million  short  tons  of  coal,  mostly  to  Europe  and  Asia. “If  we  simply  ship  overseas  what  we’re  not  burning  here,  it  won’t  mat-­ ter,â€?  McKibben  said. China  consumes  47  percent  of  the  world’s  coal,  while  the  U.S.  consumes  11  percent. McKibben  pointed  to  Tropical  Storm  Irene  as  evidence  that  New  England  is  getting  wetter,  and  said  that  Vermont’s  staple  industries  â€”  ag-­ riculture,  maple  sugaring  and  tourism  â€”  will  all  feel  the  effects  of  climate  change. “It’s  hard  to  imagine  what  won’t  be  affected,  since  economists  say  the  world’s  GDP  will  take  a  hit  from  un-­ controlled  climate  change  comparable  World  War  I  and  II  and  the  Great  De-­ pression  combined,â€?  McKibben  said.

(Continued  from  Page  1A) pipeline  is  far  better  than  above-­ ground  transport,â€?  Selectman  Nick  Artim  argued.  â€œThis  is  not  going  to  create  an  oil  spill  that  will  coat  the  lake  (Champlain).â€? That  was  a  sampling  of  some  of  the  comments  during  the  board’s  50-­minute  debate  on  the  subject,  as  they  scrambled  to  meet  a  PSB  dead-­ line  for  testimony  to  be  included  in  its  evaluation  of  a  pipeline  plan  that  KDV GUDZQ D ORW RI ÂżUH IURP UHVLGHQWV in  Cornwall  and  Shoreham,  the  two  other  Vermont  communities  that  would  be  affected  by  the  project.  Folks  in  both  of  those  towns  passed  Town  Meeting  Day  resolutions  op-­ posing  the  project,  which  would  SULPDULO\ EHQHÂżW ,3 D FRPSDQ\ WKDW currently  relies  on  fuel  oil  to  power  its  boilers.  Natural  gas  is  currently  around  half  the  cost  of  fuel  oil. 9HUPRQW *DV RIÂżFLDOV DUH DOVR DG-­ vancing  Phase  II  as  a  means  of  sav-­ ing  Vermont  ratepayers  $45  million  of  the  cost  to  deliver  natural  gas  to  Rutland  by  2020,  which  would  be  15  years  earlier  than  projected. 0LGGOHEXU\ RIÂżFLDOV LQ ODWH $SULO hosted  a  public  meeting  to  get  feed-­ back  from  local  landowners  who  would  be  affected  by  Phase  II.  They  compiled  a  list  of  concerns  to  in-­ clude  in  a  memorandum  of  under-­ standing  on  the  project  that  will  be  submitted  to  the  PSB.  That  memo-­ randum  includes  some  of  the  follow-­ ing  stipulations: ‡ 7KDW 9*6 VKDOO QHJRWLDWH ÂłLQ good  faith  with  landowners  regard-­ ing  the  acquisition  of  easements,â€?  and  that  the  company  and  its  agents  give  48  hours’  notice  prior  to  coming Â

on  to  private  property. content  on  Tuesday  to  convey  a  po-­ ‡ 7KDW DERYH JURXQG SURMHFW LQ-­ sition  of  neutrality  while  rallying  frastructure  â€”  such  as  the  proposed  behind  the  conditions  laid  out  in  the  pig  launcher  (an  oversized  section  memorandum  of  understanding. of  pipe  critical  to  maintenance)  and  Selectman  Brian  Carpenter  was  receiver  site  â€”  be  surrounded  by  a  among  board  members  who  pro-­ 7-­foot  locked  perimeter  fence.  The  fessed  mixed  feelings  about  Phase  site  for  those  facilities  must  be  land-­ II.  He  said  he  is  concerned  about  cli-­ scaped  and  screened. mate  change  and  less-­ ‡ 7KDW 9HUPRQW *DV “I’m struggling ening  the  state’s  carbon  take  steps  to  mitigate  footprint,  but  at  the  DQ\ WUDIÂżF LPSDFWV DVVR-­ on how we same  time  he  believes  ciated  with  the  project,  are going to businesses  should  be  and  that  the  company  build (energy) able  to  have  access  to  will  work  with  the  town  alternatives natural  gas. of  Middlebury  to  ac-­ if we are still “I  worry  about  the  commodate  the  â€œpoten-­ future  we  leave  our  connected to tial  future  construction  kids,  and  part  of  that  is  RI D WUDIÂżF URXQGDERXW´ a natural gas the  economic  future,â€?  at  the  intersection  of  Ex-­ pipeline.â€? said  Carpenter,  general  change  Street,  Route  7  â€” Selectwoman manager  of  Champlain  North  and  Happy  Valley  Laura Asermily Valley  Equipment.  â€œAt  Road. some  levels,  we’re  tak-­ ‡ 7KDW 9HUPRQW *DV ing  stances  in  Vermont  SURYLGH WUDLQLQJ WR ÂżUVW UHVSRQGHUV that  are  making  us  non-­competitive  so  that  they  are  prepared  to  deal  with  with  neighboring  areas.â€? any  potential  pipeline-­related  acci-­ Carpenter  said  he  would  not  de-­ dent. cline  to  sign  a  board  letter  of  support  And  after  listening  to  more  pub-­ for  Phase  II,  but  added  â€œI  won’t  be  a  lic  feedback  on  Tuesday,  the  select-­ driver  for  it.â€? board  agreed  to  add  two  new  con-­ Asermily  said  IP  has  the  option  ditions  in  the  memorandum:  That  of  importing  natural  gas  by  rail  or  Vermont  Gas  be  required  to  remove  truck.  She  added  natural  gas  prices  the  pipeline  infrastructure  when  it  is  could  spike  and  become  less  advan-­ no  longer  being  used;Íž  and  that  the  tageous.  Asermily  also  voiced  con-­ company  provide  local  emergency  cerns  that  access  to  natural  gas  could  responders  with  spark-­resistant  tools  put  a  damper  on  conservation  and  to  be  used  while  responding  to  in-­ renewable  energy  efforts. cidents  involving  natural  gas  infra-­ “I’m  struggling  on  how  we  are  go-­ structure. ing  to  build  alternatives  if  we  are  still  The  board  considered  taking  an  of-­ connected  to  a  natural  gas  pipeline,â€?  ¿FLDO SRVLWLRQ RQ 3KDVH ,, EXW EDONHG Asermily  said. when  it  was  clear  that  members  were  Selectman  Travis  Forbes  said  he  divided  on  the  topic.  They  seemed  had  not  yet  come  to  a  decision  on Â

whether  to  support  or  oppose  the  Phase  II  project. Selectman  Gary  Baker  did  not  de-­ clare  a  position  on  Phase  II,  but  con-­ tested  claims  that  the  presence  of  a  natural  gas  transmission  might  hurt  property  values  for  affected  property  owners.  He  said  he  had  done  some  research  with  area  lending  institu-­ tions  indicating  that  farm  values  would  not  be  affected.  He  said  the  pipeline  would  primarily  traverse  farmland,  as  opposed  to  homesteads. Artim  said  he  supports  Phase  II  as  a  means  of  getting  cheaper  natural  gas  to  communities  within  the  re-­ gion,  and  argued  that  Middlebury  is  part  of  an  economic  region  that  in-­ cludes  Port  Henry,  Ticonderoga  and  Rutland.  He  said  people  from  those  areas  do  business  in  Middlebury  and  vice  versa. “It  is  very  important  for  this  line  to  get  to  Rutland,â€?  Artim  said.  â€œHow  many  of  our  neighbors  work  at  SODQWV LQ 5XWODQG WKDW FRXOG EHQHÂżW from  this  natural  gas?â€? PUBLIC  COMMENT Selectboard  members  at  their  meeting  heard  from  a  handful  of  area  residents  who  urged  them  to  oppose  Phase  II. Among  them  was  Mary  Martin,  whose  Cornwall  property  would  be  bisected  by  the  pipeline. Martin  claimed  that  Vermont  Gas  had  not  been  a  â€œgood  corporate  citi-­ zenâ€?  in  its  dealings  with  her  and  oth-­ er  affected  property  owners. “They  have  bullied  and  lied,â€?  she  alleged. “If  they  wanted  to  provide  us  with  free  gas  for  the  rest  of  our  lives,  we  would  say  â€˜no,’â€?  Martin  added.

Middlebury  resident  George  Klohck  argued  that  Addison  County  is  being  asked  to  bear  the  hardship  of  KRVWLQJ WKH SLSHOLQH IRU WKH EHQHÂżW RI a  single  corporate  entity  that  he  said  has  a  record  of  emitting  toxins  into  Lake  Champlain. Ross  Conrad,  a  Middlebury  resi-­ dent  and  longtime  opponent  of  the  project,  said  he  believes  the  envi-­ ronmental  negatives  of  the  pipeline  would  outweigh  the  economic  posi-­ tives. “We  are  assuming  a  lot  of  liability  in  taking  the  pipeline  on,â€?  he  said,  ar-­ guing  that  the  affected  towns  should  demand  compensation  based  on  the  DPRXQW RI JDV WKDW Ă€RZV WKURXJK WKH conduit,  as  opposed  to  property  tax  revenues  that  would  decline  annually  based  on  depreciation  of  the  project  infrastructure. Conrad  voiced  concerns  about  the  amount  of  methane  that  could  escape  from  the  pipeline  and  the  extent  to  which  the  project  could  create  an  in-­ dustrial  corridor  that  could  give  rise  to  other  utility  infrastructure. Middlebury  resident  Victoria  DeWind  said  the  town  should  look  out  for  itself  and  its  immediate  neighbors. Âł, WKLQN RXU ÂżUVW REOLJDWLRQ LV WR stand  by  our  communities,â€?  she  said.  â€œWe  should  be  standing  by  them  in-­ stead  of  an  entity  that  isn’t  even  in  our  state.â€? The  PSB’s  second  public  hearing  on  the  Phase  II  pipeline  is  slated  for  Thursday,  June  12,  at  7  p.m.  at  Mid-­ dlebury  Union  High  School.

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Brandon  (Continued  from  Page  1A) grant  funds  the  town  may  need  if  it  wins  grants  that  require  a  town  match.  It  would  stay  in  a  reserve  fund  and  could  not  be  used  for  anything  else. Article  3  will  ask  voters  to  allocate  $15,000  for  emergency  funds.  There  are  currently  no  emergency,  contin-­ gency  or  surplus  funds  available  to  the  town.  It  would  stay  in  a  reserve  fund  and  could  not  be  used  for  any-­ thing  else. Article  4  will  ask  voters  to  approve  an  additional  $25,000  for  the  Capi-­ tal  Improvement  Fund,  which  would  augment  the  $48,000  fund  created  in  the  regular  budget.  It  would  be  used  to  repair  and  replace  aging  vehicle  and  heavy  equipment  owned  by  the  town  police  and  public  works  depart-­ ments. The  Brandon  selectboard  also  dis-­ cussed  the  very  real  danger  of  the  WRZQ RSHUDWLQJ DW D EXGJHW GHÂżFLW E\ WKH -XQH HQG RI WKH FXUUHQW ÂżVFDO year.  Town  Manager  Robin  Bennett Â

told  the  board  it’s  going  to  be  close. “We  certainly  have  the  potential  IRU GHÂżFLW ´ %HQQHWW VDLG Âł:HÂśUH GR-­ ing  everything  in  our  power  to  break  even.â€? Board  Chair  Maria  Ammatuna  wanted  Bennett’s  assurance  that  the  board  would  know  sooner  rather  than  ODWHU LI D GHÂżFLW ZHUH WR KDSSHQ EXW Bennett  replied  that  the  town  won’t  UHDOO\ NQRZ XQWLO WKH DXGLW RI WKH ÂżV-­ cal  year  2013-­14  is  completed  next  fall.  That  said,  Selectman  Dave  Ather-­ ton  asked  Bennett  if  the  proposed  budget  up  for  another  re-­vote  would  keep  the  town  in  the  black. “Will  this  pull  us  through,  or  will  ZH KDYH DQRWKHU GHÂżFLW QH[W \HDU"´ he  asked. Bennett  said  that  if  the  proposed  budget  passes,  the  town  would  be  on  its  way  to  solvency. “This  gives  you  solid  operating  ex-­ penditures,â€?  she  said. 7KH GHÂżFLW LVVXH WLHV LQWR ZKDW

many  board  members  and  residents  have  been  saying,  that  many  people  voted  â€œnoâ€?  on  the  last  spending  pro-­ posal  because  it  was  too  low. Brandon  residents  defeated  the  proposed  town  spending  plan  of  $3,276,095  on  Town  Meeting  Day  ballot  by  a  tally  of  817-­399.  The  se-­ lectboard  put  forward  a  second  pro-­ posal  of  $3,218,670  to  voters  on  May  6.  This  plan  called  for  $2,613,995  to  be  raised  by  taxes,  which  represented  a  12.2  percent  tax  increase.  It  too  was  defeated,  this  time  498-­318. EDUCATION  TAX Another  issue  was  brought  to  light  regarding  the  state  education  tax,  which  was  lowered  after  the  last  re-­vote.  Brandon  resident  Jack  Fil-­ lioe  noted  that  Gov.  Peter  Shumlin  approved  a  4-­cent  increase  in  the  homestead  (residential)  property  tax  rate  to  98  cents  per  $100  of  assessed  property  value,  and  a  7.5-­cent  in-­ crease  for  non-­residential  (commer-­ cial/second  homeowners)  property Â

tax  rates  ($1.515).  That  was  a  small-­ Thurs., May 22 – Tues., June 3 er  increase  than  the  7-­cent  increase  Tomato Plants 6-pk ....... $1.99 originally  proposed. The  selectboard  at  its  last  budget  4!â€? sq. pot information  meeting  calculated  what  Geranium Zonal ............. $3.39 a  Brandon  taxpayer’s  taxes  would  be  6â€? red pot Perennials...... $4.99 based  on  the  7-­cent  residential  edu-­ Select 10â€? cation  tax  increase.  The  amount  in-­ cluded  water,  education  property  tax  Hanging Baskets ............. $9.99 and  local  property  tax  and  came  to  an  Other Hanging Baskets. $11.99 annual  amount  of  $183  per  $100,000  1 gal. Trees & Shrubs ..... $5.49 of  property  value.  By  calculating  the  new  education  tax  of  4  cents,  Evergreen Trees Fillioe  said  his  initial  calculations  & Shrubs 45% OFF bring  the  tax  on  $100,000  property  *LIW &HUWLĂ€FDWH value  down  to  a  total  of  $138.  That’s  for only $35! based  on  the  last  failed  budget  that  SHU SHUVRQ ² the  board  on  Tuesday  approved  for  UHGHHPDEOH DIWHU -XQH re-­vote  on  June  24. The  next  budget  information  meet-­ BUY DIRECT FROM THE GROWER ing  will  be  held  on  Monday,  June  23,  at  the  Neshobe  School  at  7  p.m. First Season Greenhouses The  re-­vote  will  be  held  on  Tues-­ 2153 Button Bay Road, Near Vergennes day,  June  24,  at  the  Neshobe  School.  2SHQ ‡ 'D\V Polls  will  be  open  from  7  a.m.-­  7  1R FUHGLW FDUGV ‡ 6XSHUYLVHG &KLOGUHQ 2QO\ p.m.

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Late spring made us wait for annual blossoms suckers  at  bay.  By  JUDITH  IRVEN Ă€RZHUV PDNLQJ D VWXQQLQJ PDWFK Lilac  nectar  is  a  favorite  food  for  with  the  blue  Siberian  iris  that  bloom  â€œLilac  Timeâ€?  symbolizes  the  com-­ ing  of  spring  after  a  long  cold  winter,  DGXOW VZDOORZWDLO EXWWHUĂ€LHV ZKLFK DW WKH VDPH WLPH 3HRSOH GULYLQJ E\ at  least  in  Goshen,  arrive  en  masse  on  the  road  actually  stop  to  ask  what  and  the  resilience  of  early  New  towards  the  end  of  May  ....  just  as  it  is! England  settlers  transporting  P\ FRPPRQ OLODFV DUH ÂżQ-­ small  lilac  plants  as  they  jour-­ It  is  over  100  years  since  plant  hy-­ LVKLQJ Ă€RZHULQJ %XW , DOVR EULGLVW ,VDEHOOD 3UHVWRQ ZRUNHG DW WKH neyed  to  their  new  lives. grow  three  June-­blooming  Ottawa  Experimental  Farm  painstak-­ Spring  was  late  this  lilacs,  thus  extending  my  ingly  crossing  different  species  of  year.  On  May  14,  as  â€œLilac  Timeâ€?  while  pro-­ lilacs,  which  culminated  in  a  series  we  drove  home  from  viding  a  feast  for  the  RI ODWH EORRPLQJ Âł3UHVWRQ OLODFV ´ D Burlington  Airport  EXWWHUĂ€LHV (after  visiting  gardens  cross  between  6\ULQJD UHĂ€H[D  and  )LUVW WR Ă€RZHU LV WKH S.  villosa)  that  earned  her  a  place  in  in  North  Carolina,  fragrant  dwarf  Korean  garden  history. where  spring  had  long  lilac,  Syringa  meyeri,  since  come  and  gone)  And  lastly,  I  want  to  mention  the  a  gem  of  a  shrub  that  tree  lilac  (Syringa  reticulata),  grow-­ we  were  amazed  to  VWD\V DERXW ÂżYH IHHW ing  25  feet  high  and  sporting  huge  see  the  lilacs,  which  high  with  minimal  ZKLWH Ă€RZHU SDQLFOHV WRZDUG WKH HQG usually  bloom  before  suckering,  making  a  of  June.  This  lovely  tree  is  also  salt  Mother’s  Day,  still  in  nice  backdrop  for  my  tolerant  making  it  an  ideal  choice  for  bud.  On gardens and summer  perennials.  Then,  seemingly  planting  close  to  the  road.  I  do  not  This  is  followed  have  one  in  my  garden,  but  there  is  overnight  on  May  19,  gardening in Vermont by  the  Miss  Kim  lilac  a  gorgeous  specimen  growing  in  the  Lilac  Time  came  to  (Syringa  pubescens  nursery  of  Rocky  Dale  Gardens  in  the  Champlain  Val-­ ley  â€”  although  up  here  in  Goshen  it  subsp.  patula  â€œMiss  Kimâ€?),  which  Bristol. is  deservedly  popular  among  gar-­ would  take  another  week. $ IHZ \HDUV DJR 3URYHQ :LQQHUV I  am  talking  about  the  well-­known  deners.  Not  only  does  introduced  a  newly  hy-­ common  lilacs  (Syringa  vulgaris)  Miss  Kim  sport  large,  bridized  cultivar  called  pale-­lilac  with  their  unforgettable  fragrance  fragrant,  â€œBoomerangâ€?  said  to  and  colors  that  range  from  deep  Ă€RZHU SDQLFOHV LQ PLG bloom  from  spring  un-­ purple  to  pure  white.  Common  li-­ June  but,  come  the  fall,  WLO IDOO SDXVLQJ EULHĂ€\ lacs,  also  called  French  lilacs,  are  the  leaves  will  turn  a  in  the  heat  of  summer).  native  to  southeastern  Europe  and  beautiful  bronze.  How-­ Immediately  a  huge  have  been  in  cultivation  for  over  500  ever,  maybe  lured  by  controversy  erupted  on  her  diminutive  name,  years.  WKH ,QWHUQHW 3XULVWV GH-­ Although  they  are  full  of  symbol-­ gardeners  tend  to  pop  nounced  it  as  a  travesty  ism,  common  lilacs  have  a  few  draw-­ Miss  Kim  lilacs  into  that  would  ruin  the  spe-­ backs  for  today’s  gardener.  Eventu-­ small  gaps  around  the  cialness  of  spring  and  all  ally  they  grow  quite  big,  up  to  15  feet  place.  But  beware:  Miss  that  lilacs  signify.  But  IRVEN high  and  8  feet  across,  which  may  be  Kim  is  no  diminutive  for  busy  homeowners,  out  of  scale  for  smaller  gardens.  And  lady!  Although  slow-­ perhaps  juggling  a  ca-­ they  have  a  tendency  to  sprout  thick  growing,  eventually  she  will  become  reer  while  caring  for  small  children,  suckers  far  from  the  parent  plant.  So,  quite  large  â€”  up  to  nine  feet  high  who  want  a  bit  of  color  in  their  sub-­ to  avoid  creating  a  lilac  thicket  in  and  seven  feet  wide.  I  have  even  urban  garden  throughout  the  season,  \RXU Ă€RZHUEHG \RX PXVW FOLS WKRVH seen  an  ancient  specimen  that  was  it  appeared  like  a  marvel  of  modern  over  12  feet  across.  VXFNHUV DW ÂżUVW VLJKW hybridization.  I  can  empathize  with  7KH ODVW WR Ă€RZHU DUH WKH 3UHVWRQ this  latter  viewpoint,  as  I  have  been  But  because  we  love  their  fra-­ grance  and  their  message  of  spring,  lilacs.  They  grow  about  eight  feet  tall  there  too! 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the  breeding  techniques  behind  to-­ day’s  horticultural  industry. It  seems  to  come  down  to  how  our  gardens  convey  a  sense  of  place.  My  Vermont  country  garden  is  a  celebration  of  our  ever-­changing  seasons  of  New  England.  Here  I  feel  that  a  lilac  blooming  alongside  the  fall  asters  and  black-­eyed  Susans  would  just  seem  â€”  well  â€”  out  of  place. So,  for  my  particular  garden  and  at  this  point  in  my  life,  I  am  not  seduced  by  Boomerang!  But  I  still  have  room  in  my  heart  â€”  and  in  my  garden  â€”  for  those  other  lilacs  that  bloom  in Â

June  alongside  the  roses  and  irises,  while  also  bringing  me  swarms  of  EXWWHUĂ€LHV Judith  Irven  and  Dick  Conrad  live  in  Goshen,  where  together  they  nurture  a  large  garden.  Judith  is  a  9HUPRQW &HUWLÂżHG +RUWLFXOWXULVW DQG WHDFKHV 6XVWDLQDEOH +RPH /DQG-­ scaping  for  the  Vermont  Master  Gar-­ dener  program.  You  can  subscribe  to  her  blog  about  her  Vermont  garden-­ LQJ OLIH DW ZZZ QRUWKFRXQWU\UHĂ€HF-­ tions.com.  Dick  is  a  landscape  and  garden  photographer;Íž  you  can  see  more  of  his  photographs  at  www. northcountryimpressions.com.

Sheldon Museum

Middlebury Garden Tour !!! Sunday, June 8, 2014 12-5pm Reception 4-6pm Visit nine intimate garden settings, all in Middlebury. From a beautiful terraced landscape with a Zen hut to a raucous, colorful, symphonic setting, most of the gardens are within walking distance.

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THIS  BEAUTIFUL  TREE  lilac,  which  blooms  toward  the  end  of  June,  grows  in  the  display  gardens  at  Rocky  'DOH *DUGHQV LQ %ULVWRO Photo  by  Richard  Conrad

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Stolen  car  recovered  by  police Poet  on  the  podium POET  GARY  MARGO-­ LIS  of  Cornwall  reads  the  poem  â€œHow  We  Know  We’re  Hereâ€?  as  the  opening  devotional  in  front  of  the  Vermont  Legislature  in  Mont-­ pelier  on  May  7.  The  poem,  which  Margolis  wrote  a  few  years  ago  to  celebrate  Cornwall’s  bicentennial,  can  be  found  in  his  poetry  collection  â€œRaking  the  Winter  Leaves:  New  and  Selected  Poems.â€? Â

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Graduates  (Continued  from  Page  1A) guished  swimmer  told  the  graduating  se-­ niors. Nyad  said  that  she  was  honored  to  be  cho-­ sen  as  the  college’s  commencement  speaker. “To  stand  with  you  today,  on  your  special  day,  at  this  treasured  American  school,  I  can  tell  you  means  the  world  to  me,â€?  she  said. Nyad,  64,  recounted  trying  out  for  the  U.S.  Olympic  team,  for  a  spot  at  the  1968  games  in  Mexico  City.  After  a  decade  of  training  where  she  awoke  each  morning  DW D P WR VZLP 1\DG ÂżQLVKHG VL[WK in  the  Olympic  trials  and  did  not  make  the  team.  Yet,  she  said,  she  did  not  regret  her  failure  because  she  performed  as  best  she  could. Nyad  said  when  she  reached  the  age  of  60,  she  questioned  what  she  had  accom-­ plished  in  her  life.  Soon,  she  set  her  sights  on  the  Straits  of  Florida,  and  began  to  train  for  a  swim  between  Florida  and  Cuba. “It’s  the  Mount  Everest  of  the  oceans,â€?  Nyad.  â€œPeople  have  been  trying  since  1950  â€”  strong  men  and  women  â€”  and  no  one’s  ever  done  it.â€? After  her  three  failed  attempts  between  2011  and  2012,  Nyad  said  some  of  her  team  members  encouraged  her  to  attempt  less  challenging  distance  swims  in  Guam  and  the  Maldives,  but  she  was  determined  to  make  it  to  Florida. Nyad  said  she  was  not  interested  in  world Â

records,  but  rather,  seeing  what  her  aging  body  could  accomplish. “Cuba  was  never  about  athleticism  or  en-­ durance  records  for  me,â€?  Nyad  said.  â€œCuba  was  about  life  and  questioning  myself,  if  I’m  living  the  right  life.â€? On  Sept.  2,  2013,  Nyad  reached  the Â

beaches  of  Key  West  after  53  continuous  hours  in  the  water. In  her  concluding  remarks,  Nyad  chal-­ lenged  the  graduates  to  try  their  hardest  in  all  of  their  pursuits,  because,  she  said,  our  lives  are  too  short  to  not  do  our  best. “I’m  asking  you  what  are  you  going  to  do  with  this  one,  wild,  precious  life?â€?  she  said. In  keeping  with  the  tradition  of  having  one  of  their  own  speak  at  graduation,  the  class  of  â€™14  selected  economics  major  Jen-­ nifer  Johnston  as  the  student  speaker.  The  Westport,  Conn.,  resident  used  a  walking  metaphor  to  describe  the  progress  she  and  her  classmates  made  through  their  careers  at  Middlebury  College. The  college  awarded  six  honorary  de-­ grees;Íž  in  addition  to  Nyad,  those  receiv-­ ing  the  honor  were  deep-­sea  explorer  and  Middlebury  alumnus  Carl  Douglas,  vocal  artist  and  social  justice  advocate  AngĂŠlique  Kidjo,  alumnus  and  banker  William  Kief-­ fer  III,  former  Yale  University  president  Richard  Levin,  and  alumnus  and  former  Colgate-­Palmolive  executive  Reuben  Mark. As  a  class  gift,  the  seniors  donated  WRZDUG ÂżQDQFLDO DLG IRU IXWXUH 0LG-­ dlebury  students.  The  2014-­2015  compre-­ hensive  fee,  which  includes  tuition,  room  and  board,  is  $58,753. Editor’s  note:  Robert  Keren  of  Middle-­ bury  College  contributed  to  this  report.

MIDDLEBURY  COLLEGE  HELD  its  commencement  ceremony  Sunday  morning  under  picture  perfect  skies.  Diana  Nyad,  top  left,  delivered  the  address  and  honorary  degree  recipient  An-­ gÊlique  Kidjo,  top  center,  surprised  everyone  with  a  song.  Stu-­ dent  speaker  Jennifer  Johnston,  bottom  right,  was  one  of  the  517  students  who  received  their  degrees. Independent  photos/Trent  Campbell

New  Haven,  VT  Homeowner  Recommends  Bristol  Electronics “We  looked  into  installing  a  solar  system  ten  to  twelve  years  ago.  I  wish  we  had  done  it  back  then.  The  payback  has  been  amazing.  Bristol  Electronics  is  such  a  friendly  company.  The  guys  are  great,  everyone  is  easy  to  work  with  and  so  professional.  :KHQ , EXLOG D QHZ KRPH LQ WKH IXWXUH , ZLOO GHÂżQLWHO\ SODQ RQ incorporating  solar  and  using  Bristol  Electronics.â€?                          Karen  â€“  New  Haven,  VT

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Ferrisburgh names group to look into possible land deal By ANDY KIRKALDY )(55,6%85*+ ² 7KH )HUULV-­ EXUJK VHOHFWERDUG ODVW ZHHN DSSRLQWHG D FRPPLWWHH WR WDON WR ODQGRZQHU &ODUN +LQVGDOH ,,, DERXW WKH SRVVLEOH SXU-­ FKDVH RI D DFUH ORW KH RZQV EHKLQG )HUULVEXUJK¶V WRZQ RI¿FH EXLOGLQJ +LQVGDOH D &KDUORWWH UHVLGHQW ZKR WROG WKH ERDUG HDUOLHU WKLV PRQWK KH SODQV WR PRYH WR )HUULVEXUJK ZKHUH KLV IDPLO\ KDV URRWV KDV RIIHUHG WKH ODQG WR WKH WRZQ IRU 7KH SDUFHO DOVR DEXWV )HUULVEXUJK &HQWUDO 6FKRRO DQG 8QLWHG 0HWKRGLVW &KXUFK SURSHUW\ +LQVGDOH DOVR WROG WKH ERDUG RQ 0D\ KH ZRXOG ORZHU WKH SULFH IRU WKH ODQG ZKLFK LV SDUW RI D ODUJHU WUDFW RI VPDOOHU SDUFHOV WKDW KH RZQV LI WKH WRZQ ZRXOG SXW D SODTXH RQ LW KRQRU-­ LQJ KLV IDPLO\ %XW KH GHFOLQHG WR EH VSHFL¿F DERXW SULFH DW WKDW PHHWLQJ DW ZKLFK SRLQW WKH VHOHFWERDUG DJUHHG WR FRQWLQXH WDONV EXW GLG QRW WDNH DQ\ VSHFL¿F DFWLRQ On this past Tuesday, board mem-­ EHUV GLG DFW DSSRLQWLQJ UHVLGHQWV &DUO &ROH DQG %RE 0F1DU\ DQG 6HOHFWPHQ -LP :DUGHQ DQG 6WHYH *XWRZVNL WR D FRPPLWWHH WR VSHDN WR +LQVGDOH DERXW WKH SRWHQWLDO GHDO $OO IRXU KDYH VSRNHQ IDYRUDEO\ DERXW WKH WRZQ EX\LQJ WKH ODQG FLWLQJ WKH IDYRUDEOH SULFH SDUNLQJ DQG WUDI-­ ¿F ÀRZ EHQH¿WV DQG XQIRUHVHHQ WRZQ QHHGV WKDW FRXOG FURS XS LQ WKH VKRUW RU ORQJ WHUP Board chairwoman Loretta Law-­ rence said she expected one or two PRUH UHVLGHQWV ZRXOG MRLQ WKH FRP-­ PLWWHH ZKLFK ZLOO EH FKDUJHG ZLWK FUHDWLQJ D IUDPHZRUN RI D GHDO &ROH D UHDO HVWDWH EURNHU DV ZHOO DV WRZQ OLVWHU ZLOO VHUYH DV LWV FKDLUPDQ

Green burst GREEN LEAVES GLOW in the mid-­morning sun in Ripton recently.

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