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Thursday, July 28, 2016

WHAT’S INSIDE

Woody Woodhead fools them all—again, page 1

Do you know who’s on the primary ballot?, page 4 Storms and disease bring down big trees, page 7 Town Beach Party, page 10

Places to go, things to do, page 17

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Woody Keppel steers the 9th annual Festival of Fools Geeda Searfoorce THE CHARLOTTE NEWS

hen Charlotter Woody Keppel takes the stage in Burlington during this weekend’s Festival of Fools, he will be wearing many hats. As co-founder and artistic director of the event, which celebrates its 9th year from July 29-31, Keppel understands how vital a citywide festival is to the social and economic health of Vermont. And as a performer Keppel is acutely—and reverently—aware of the important roles that comedy and spectacle play in our society.

I could do it standing on my head...or yours! The Festival of Fools puts many talents on display. Photo: Courtesy “People are hungry for innocence,” the 25-year seasoned performer and creator of the popular Woody the Woodhead character says. “And the distinctly American art form of vaudevillian performance features characters with big hearts. Even if they are making provocative statements about society, which some are, the artists do what they do to make people happy.” The festival features entertainers from the world of circus, vaudeville, comedy and music performing in 10 venues, indoors and out, throughout downtown Burlington. This year’s event includes more music than it has in the past and opens with a parade down Church Street on Friday at 5 p.m., led by Mayor Miro Weinberger and the spirited brass of the band Red Baraat. Keppel, who has performed internationally, champions the inclusiveness and accessibility of the event. “We reach an incredibly wide demographic,” he says. “Old, young, rich, poor, everyone can participate in this festival. Sometimes ticket prices can prohibit some people from attending shows. But each day of the festival anyone can walk along and happen upon an act they’re not likely to forget.” Keppel sites influences as varied as Red Skelton and Groucho Marx—“the first TV clowns”—and Marcel Marceau,

Vanessa Crowlky and Dale Knowles of Mow!Mow!Mow! share a laugh at the Charlotte Community Beach Party after finishing their shift at the grills. Many thanks to all who helped put this event together. More photos on page 10. Photo: Alex Bunten

the criterion inspiration for generations of physical performers. Originally from Richmond, Virginia, Keppel first came to Vermont in 1981 from Boston, where he had been living at the time, to attend his first clown camp. “Bernie had just been elected mayor of Burlington,” he says, “and there was such bustling life and energy here. I thought, ‘This place is wonderful!’” He moved to the state full-time in 1990. In 1995 he settled in Charlotte, enchanted by its bucolic covered bridges, rolling farms and a break in his day-to-day rhythm. “I began to realize I needed to balance my work, which is energetic and people-focused, with solitude.” Street performing (aka “busking”) is a centuries old tradition dating back to the Middle Ages when wandering minstrels and jesters brought entertainment to the villages and towns. There have been performances in public places for gratuities in every major culture of the world ever since. Today, Burlington enjoys a reputation far and wide as being home to America’s premier busking, variety arts and music festival. “Word has spread,” Keppel says of the region’s hospitality. “Vermont audiences are appreciative, thoughtful and ready to have a good time. The hats are generous,” he says, referring to the stage-side tip containers that hold the performers’ livelihood. “And Burlington City Arts is regarded as caring for artists and performers.” Doreen Kraft, executive director of Burlington City Arts, is Keppel’s neighbor in Charlotte. “There are a number of us who are implicated in the Festival besides Doreen and myself,” Keppel says. Zach Williamson, the festival manager, was born and raised in Charlotte. Jacob Edgar, who owns Cumbancha Records, represents two of the headline music acts—Daby Touré, from Republic of Mauritania, Africa, and Lakou Mizak, from Haiti. After the Festival of Fools tips its hat until next year, Keppel will enjoy the quiet of his hometown. But before that time, the revelry will keep him busy. “We’re all in this to put as many smiles on faces as possible,” he says. “It’s wonderful to be with people you love, laughing.” More info at vermontfestivaloffools. com.

State owned, town…tolerated? Analysis of proposed park and ride prompts Selectboard to demand meeting with VTrans John Hammer THE CHARLOTTE NEWS

he principal item for discussion at the July 25 Selectboard meeting, the second review of a Park and Ride Feasibility Study, spurred discontent among Charlotters in attendance. The study, prepared for the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) and the town, was originally presented on June 27 by Lucy Gibson of the firm of DuBois & King. Charlotte town planner Daryl Benoit’s analysis included a focused look at the study and provided an opportunity for

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public feedback that will be relayed to the Vermont Department of Transportation (VTrans) by the CCRPC. Benoit’s comments were restricted to the three most desirable sites: Spear’s CITGO Corner, a site behind the Town Offices and the former Flea Market on Route 7. The criteria for selection included, among others, accessibility to Route 7, ease of property acquisition, security, lighting and impact on the environment. VTrans considers the current park and ride location at the railroad station as being unsuitable. VTrans considers the old Citgo less suitable because its cost of acquisition is high and it is adjacent to an intersection considered to be a “high crash location.” It is important to note that the Park and Ride facility would be state owned. VTrans was reported to prefer the Flea Market site because of its safer location even though it’s less accessible to the West Charlotte Village. It is also large enough to be expanded to 300 spaces. The site behind see Selectboard, page 4

South bound traffic woes

Farm guide faux pas

Drivers on Route 7 will face delays in the coming weeks, as the reconstruction from the Ferrisburgh/Charlotte Town line north for three miles to the Ferry Road intersection continues. During the remainder of this week, crews will focus on constructing the traffic detour along the west side of US 7. Following that they will remove and reuse some of the aggregate material to construct the southern detour and begin drainage improvements. Detoured traffic may experience brief interruptions so construction equipment can access the site. Minimal alternating one-way traffic will be used throughout the week while crews construct the second half of the traffic detour. Flaggers will be present to assist in maintaining traffic flow. Contact Francine Perkins, Project Outreach Coordinator, with any questions or concerns with regards to the project at 479-6994 or to view recent updates, visit roadworkupdates.com.

While working on The Charlotte News’ first ever farm guide, we were awed and humbled by the agricultural footprint our little town has. Our respect for farmers and the land continues to grow. We deeply apologize for unintentionally leaving anyone out and would love to hear from you if you would like to be in the guide for next year. It was a pile of work but we thought it worth it to keep the community informed about just how local local can be. We owe a big apology to our friends at Fat Cow Farm for missing them from the list. They have been great supporters over the years and we were very embarrassed to have missed them. If you haven’t heard of them already, pay them a visit and buy some of their humanely raised, antibiotic- and hormone-free pastured beef, pork and poultry at 800 Bingham Brook Road. Call them at 355-6661 or visit their website for more information: fatcowfarm.com.

Library News 14 • Crossword & Sudoku 15 • Community Events 16 • Senior Center News 18 • Around Town 19

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News from The News A 45-year search

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On January 27, 1971, George Nikita’s plane took off from Burlington with his co-pilot and three passengers. About three minutes after, all five disappeared into Lake Champlain, never to be found. His daughter, Kristina Coffey of Tennessee (pictured right with our editor), who was three at the time, never gave up the search. Last week, on her birthday no less, she included The Charlotte News in her epic 45-year search for her father. How convenient it was that our archives were finally in order! She didn’t find anything conclusive evidence but hoped some community members might remember the event. She can be contacted at info@ n400cp.com.

Dear Courage Dear Courage, I am at a major turning point in my life and I feel completely unprepared for it. My husband died two years ago and my daughter and son think it’s time now for me to sell the house and move to an active adult community. Part of me knows they’re right—I can’t keep up with maintenance, cleaning, etc.—but most of me is set against the idea. This is where our family has lived for 36 years, and I can’t just walk away from it. Every time I stand at the kitchen sink and look out the window, I can’t imagine not seeing my lilac bushes. I can’t imagine not hearing the creak on the third step before bedtime. I can’t imagine painting over the kids’ height marks on the pantry wall. I know it’s not grief. I don’t feel nearly as raw as I did in the year and a half since my husband died, which was more intense than when I grieved each of my parents. I’m past the hard part. And I certainly don’t think I’m afraid, which is what my daughter and son tell me not to be when we discuss it. I just think the time is not right. “In a few years,” I tell them. “I’ll be ready in a few years.” They get frustrated with me, but they are exercising some patience,

Grandmother, retired nurse, and unshakable champion of the human spirit, Courage Turner Jones “Be brave, Beloveds, and somehow we’ll all make it!” I can tell. I think my son has taken up yoga, given how deeply he breathes during our conversations. Lately, though, I wake up in the middle of the night and worry that I’ll never be ready and that I’ll never be able to imagine leaving until the house crumbles around me. How can I keep pleading my case to them if I’m starting to doubt it myself?

Signed, Stuck in Shelburne Dear Stuck, My eight-year-old granddaughter just took a week-long sailing camp, something I gave her as a birthday gift this year. In one of their first exercises in the water, the instructor intentionally capsized the boat so the children could practice how to save themselves and each other during an emergency. When I asked her if she was afraid when she went under, she said, “Even though I knew it was coming, I still got scared. But then I just did what I had to do. We all did.” Her face was beaming when she told me about the experience. This anecdote could be helpful for you to remember, Stuck, as you learn how to move through this major adjustment. There

are things we can prepare for in this life, absolutely. We can make lists, accomplish goals, develop plans and prepare ourselves for what’s to come. We can call a realtor, pack up boxes, apply fresh coats of paint on walls that have been well loved and will be loved again. We can make new friends and have different views out of our kitchen windows. We can get in a boat, knowing that it’s going to capsize, and feel confident that we’ve figured out what to do to right it again. But surely you know by now, having said goodbye to your parents and your husband, that grief doesn’t make lists or follow plans. Grief has one goal, and like it or not we are at its mercy. Grief prepares us for death, a thing we all have to do. But luckily, grief prepares us for life too. Whether or not we’re scared when we learn its lessons, we know, ultimately, we will be able to do what needs to be done. And in the meantime, we must navigate our lives so that we realize how glorious it is to move through the world with intention and be with ourselves and others in ways that make our faces beam. You’ll know when you’re ready. By writing to me, you probably already are.

Signed, Courage Need Courage? People ages five to 500 are encouraged to send their questions via email to dearcourage@thecharlottenews.org or via good old fashioned post to: Dear Courage c/o The Charlotte News, P.O. Box 251, Charlotte, VT 05445.

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Contributors Elizabeth Bassett, Rowan Beck, Meg Berlin, Robert Bernstein, Nichole Conley, Georgia Edwards, Larry Hamilton, Eleanor Hobbs Jenks, Courage Turner Jones, Hank Kaestner, Lee Krohn, Myles Mellor, Gretchen Morse, Mark Nash, Alice D. Outwater, Mary Recchia, Meg Smith, Margaret Woodruff

On the Cover A young Beach Party goer makes a break for New York on a demo paddle board. Photo: Alex Bunten

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Letters to the Editor Thanks to all for a great Charlotte Library Book Sale Editor: In spite of less than ideal weather we had an excellent turnout for the book sale and believe that a good time was had by all! As usual this event would have been impossible without the help and participation of many. First, our sincere thanks and appreciation to the owners of the Vermont Tent Company who generously provided the tent at half the usual rate. We are also grateful to the library staff members for their cheerful assistance and boundless patience in tolerating the invasion of their limited space to accommodate the amassing boxes. We are grateful to all those who donated the approximately 10,000 books, of which about 7,000 high-quality offerings made the cut. Besides the books that were sold, some were added to the library collection, others were donated to the tractor parade and still others were taken to Goodwill or were recycled appropriately. About 150 hours of sorting by many erstwhile volunteers were required to make the sale a success. The sorting, staging, lugging, display and clean up were efficiently accomplished by nearly 50 volunteers (too numerous to name individually). Special thanks to Abby Foulk for overseeing the waste stream minimization. Also to the Friends of the Bixby Library in Vergennes for transporting the books remaining at the end of our sale to support their ongoing book sale. Also a huge thank you to the five food vendors who braved the elements to provide an excellent assortment of food and drink to fuel the multitudes. These included Northern Bayou Cold Coffee and Miss Weinerz’s donuts; Little Garden Market serving hot dogs, cookies and cold drinks; Caja Madera Tacos; Luiza’s Homemade-with-Love pierogis; and LuLu homemade ice cream. We wish to thank all who came to our reimagined event and hope that it will be the start of a new tradition. We would like to acknowledge the work on the Town Green, which certainly passed the test for improved drainage and stability! We look forward to seeing everyone next year! Hurrah for the Charlotte Library!

The Friends of the Charlotte Library Laura Cahners-Ford, Carol Clay, Shanley Hinge, Nan Mason, Beth Merritt, Dana Murphy and Martha Whitfield

Make your vote count

Please get to the polls on August 9 and give utility ratepayer advocacy and farm-toschool enhancements. There are six seats Michael your vote. Thank you. Editor: There is an important Gretchen Morse for the State Senate. I urge all of my fellow Vermont Primary Election on August 9. Charlotte Charlotters to vote for Michael Sirotkin as Eleven candidates are on the Democratic one of them on August 9. ballot for six Chittenden County Senate Meg Smith seats. Please consider giving Michael Vote for Sirotkin Charlotte Editor: I am writing to remind voters in Sirotkin one of your six votes so we can re-elect Michael to the Vermont Senate in Charlotte that the state primary election date is August 9. We have several excel- Zuckerman and Pearson for November. I met Michael over 30 years ago. I lent candidates for our State Senate with a office appreciate Michael’s long legal career and proven track record, among them Michael You can walk into Town Hall offices more recently his public service in advo- Sirotkin. Michael left the private sector to take anytime before August 9 and vote in this cating for populist causes and fighting the place of his wife, the late Senator year’s primaries. We live in a state where for consumers and working families. Michael was appointed to the Senate Sally Fox, and he has worked very hard to every vote counts! Just one or two votes can make or break someone’s chances of being elected. While you’re there I hope you’ll vote for Senator David Zuckerman who is running for lieutenant governor and Rep. Chris Pearson who is running for a spot in this year’s primary for state senate in Chittenden County. Read about Dave at zuckermanforvt.com Dave’s one of those guys who has friends on both sides of the aisle, who is liked and respected for his work as a legislator and as an organic farmer. He’d be the first lieutenant governor in 50 years who is also a full-time farmer. But more importantly he has an incredible reputation for building coalitions and as a legislative leader working for women’s equality issues, GMO labeling, bargaining and union At Thompson’s Point, home invasion by gray squirrels is a big problem. They rights for laborers, end-of-life choices and chew through the window screens to get inside the “camps” in order to snack on cannabis reform to cite only a few issues what ever they can find. This lucky critter stole a Milky Way from a local cyclist. he’s known for. I know he’ll be an excelPhoto: Hank Kaestner lent lieutenant governor because he’s eager to encourage more Vermonters into the legislative process and support more civic to fill the seat of his late wife, Sally Fox, continue her legacy of serving Vermonters engagement. He’s a great listener and is in February of 2014. In November of 2014 from all walks of life. Chittenden County fair to everyone he meets. I am consistently Chittenden County voters elected him to voters chose to re-elect him on his own impressed by him. VOTE ZUCKERMAN! the Senate in his own right. His negotiating for the 2015-2016 session. Running again Rep. Pearson is newer to me but has also skills, reasoned approach to complicated this year, Michael brings his own skills of impressed me. He was endorsed by none issues and commitment to service for the understanding the legislative process to other than Bernie Sanders so I can’t be that common good has served us well. Here are the job and has a good working relation- far off! Chris is very interested in property ship with his fellow legislators as well as tax relief, a livable $15 an hour minimum a few examples: his constituents. legislation to combat opiate addiction wage, tax equity, cannabis reform, climate In this past session, Michael cham- change and has worked on the issue of paid paid family and medical leave and paid pioned legislative successes including sick days strengthen rate-payer representation in combating opioid addiction, paid sick days, continued on page 5 utility cases farm-to-school and universal meals Letters PoLicy: The Charlotte News welcomes signed letters programs to the editor and commentaries on any subject of interest to the recognition by Mayor Weinberger community. To allow the publication of a diverse selection of as lead legislative advocate on financviews in each issue, please limit letters to a 300 word max. and ing Burlington’s new smart downtown commentaries to a 800 word max. Include your full name, town of development residence and phone number. The editors reserve the right to edit for You can also count on him to support clarity, English usage and length or to publish submissions in full. efforts to improve affordable housing, Have your say—email news@thecharlottenews.org. energy efficiency and land conversation.

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Time to vote on Vermont’s future officials we trust. If you haven’t registered yet, don’t fret. You have until August 3. Stop by Town Hall, where you can also get absentee ballots, or visit sec. state.vt.us/elections. Exercise your right. Vote! Here’s a handy list of who is running. Editor’s note: candidates running on the Liberty Union ticket can be writeins, as there is no primary ballot for their party.

Governor Matt Dunne (Democrat) Cris Ericson (Democrat/Independent) Peter Galbraith (Democrat) Bill “Spaceman” Lee (Liberty Union) Bruce Lisman (Republican) Sue Minter (Democrat) H. Brooke Paige (Democrat) Phil Scott (Republican, current Lt. It’s primary time! On Tuesday, August Governor) 9, you will choose who will take Vermont into the next phase of development. As Lieutenant Governor Shumlin shuffles off and Sorrell says so long, the races for Governor and Attorney Randy Brock (Republican) General begin in earnest, and the state Kesha Ram (Democrat) readies itself to assemble a team of elected Shap Smith (Democrat)

us senator Cris Ericson (Democrat) Patrick Leahy (Democrat) Scott Milne (Republican)

Boots Wardinski (Liberty Union/ Progressive) David Zuckerman (Democrat)

representative to conGress

treasurer

Peter Welch (Democrat)

state senator

Richard Dunne (Democrat) V. Murray Ngoima (Liberty Union) Beth Pearce (Democrat, current Treasurer)

Tim Ashe (Democrat) Phil Baruth (Democrat) Nick Cook (Democrat) Dawn Ellis (Democrat) John C. Gifford (Republican) Faisal Gill (Democrat) Debbie Ingram (Democrat) Virginia “Ginny” Lyons (Democrat) Louis Myers (Democrat) Christopher A. Pearson (Democrat) David Scherr (Democrat) Michael Sirotkin (Democrat)

secretary of state Jim Condos (Democrat) Mary Alice Hebert (Liberty Union)

auditor of accounts Marina Brown (Liberty Union) Dan Feliciano (Republican) Doug Hoffer (Democrat, current Auditor of Accounts)

state representative

attorney GeneraL

Mike Yantachka (Democrat)

Deborah “Deb” Bucknam (Republican) T.J. Donovan (Democrat) Rosemarie Jackowski (Liberty Union) H. Brooke Paige (Democrat)

the regulation of a park and ride facility. One key concern was accessibility with the West Village across Route 7. Other concerns were raised about the esthetics of such a facility and lighting pollution. Peter Carriero, a businessman who is located behind the former Citgo station, suggested that there are far better commercial uses for the corner that might be of more benefit to the community and become a source of tax revenue. He worried that a park and ride facility might become a de facto used car lot. Further, such use would require some amount of security oversight

HiGH BaiLiff Daniel L. Gamelin (Democrat)

and enforcement. The Selectboard finally requested that VTrans visit to present its position on the park and ride facility and answer all the Town Offices would be designed for 69 questions that arise. Peter Keating of the spaces. CCRPC agreed to set up such a meeting. During the open discussion period it Morrison praised and thanked became apparent that VTrans could only Bill Fraser-Harris and his Recreation answer a number of questions. The general Committee for “a great job” running a tenor of those present was described by wonderful town party. An estimated 150 Selectboard Chair Lane Morrison as “not Charlotters enjoyed the day. warm.” There was an expressed feeling This was followed quickly with the among the Selectboard members that approval of a curb cut for Richard and Kelly the town must be allowed some role in Davisson at 1161 Lime Kiln Road just east of its intersection with Mount Philo Road. Only one acceptable bid was received for a contract to clean the Town Hall. Accordingly, the Selectboard approved a $6,050 contract with Complete Clean LLC to provide the services from July 25, 2016, www.ChrisvonTrapp.com to June 30, 2017. Any additional charges would be paid in the amount of $23 per hour. The firm of DuBois & King was selected to perform a trail scoping study for $49,984. The study, which is mostly Chris von Trapp, REALTOR funded by VTrans, will look at extending PRICE REDUCED $30K Chris@ChrisvonTrapp.com the ends of the current town trail to reach Custom Accessible Contemporary Vt. Vernacular Barn on 5 acres 3 Cottages + Two Lots = Priceless Unpretentious Privacy on 13.5 Acres (802) 343-4591 Experience this cool summer No cookie cutter design here! Mt. Philo State Park on the southern end Sited on over 2 meticulously Renovate into a one-of-a-kind getaway for yourself! Great Experience a custom designed landscaped acres with home or build a new 4 bed and the West Charlotte Village in the room, screened porch with contemporary with chef’s direct views of Mt. Philo, house & re-purpose the barn! north. In another action, a contract was see-through roof, 200ft of kitchen in a magical woodland this recently remodeled Possible owner financing to lakefront. “Gnome” camp. setting. renewed with Lincoln Applied Geology to Contemporary is perfection! qualified buyers! perform leachate monitoring at the Plouffe $447,400 | MLS# 4426005 $539,700 | MLS# 4355115 $795,000 | MLS# 4453680 $159,000 | MLS# 4387545 Lane landfill. The town will issue a request for proposals to provide consultation in the issuance of wastewater application permits. Currently Charlotte is one of two towns in the state that issue such permits. It was noted that, because of this, permits are issued in a far more timely and efficient Have you been thinking you want to go solar? Bristol Electronics manner. However, the Selectboard is interis the place to call. Over a year ago we met with another company and ested in obtaining competitive figures for were so frustrated by the whole process that we decided to forget all use in comparing such consultation costs about solar power. But when we met Bristol Electronics staff at the Bristol with those charged by the state. Harvest Festival they encouraged us to rethink it. We’re glad we did. Finally the current lease for Thompson’s Everyone at Bristol Electronics is friendly, courteous, professional and Point 2/3 of lot 133 at 353 Lane’s Lane efficient. They are patient with questions and concerns and they go ascribed to Elizabeth J. Adams and beyond what they have to do. The price was fair, the installation was William B. Adams was terminated and completed on schedule, and even the cables and wiring were neatly a new lease approved for Stephen F. Hill. done! The design met our power needs, gave us the latest, most This lot is already on the Thompson’s Point powerful panels available, and the panels are barely visible high up on Septic System. our rooftops but they are up there working away - - - LOVE watching the meter go backwards! At the next regular meeting on August 8, the Selectboard will hold a public discusWe wanted to invest in our property, instead of the stock market; and even though it was early winter when the sion on a rewritten pair of ordinances installation was complete, we began to see a reduction in our power bill right away. We are looking forward to this governing the town’s wastewater assets in summer and having zero electric bills! the West Village. The draft may be found Patricia & Bob – Lincoln VT on the town’s website at charlottevt.org. 802 . 453 . 2500 There will be a short Selectboard BristolElectronicsVT.com meeting at 4 p.m. on August 1 to set the FREE SITE EVALUATIONS tax rate.

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The CharloTTe News •July 28, 2016 • 5 then sets about developing is a do-er and I will be proud to call him my plans to reduce or amelio- governor. rate those problems that are negatively impacting Eleanor Hobbs Jenks Vermonters on a daily South Burlington basis. Bruce is for the people of Vermont. Bruce

Hay bales, wrapped and ready, dotting the landscape in Charlotte. Photo: Lee Krohn

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sick days and affordable higher education for all Vermonters. You can read about him by going to pearsonforsenate.com. VOTE PEARSON!

Meg Berlin Charlotte

‘Party switcher’ for Lisman Bruce Lisman’s candidacy in this year’s Republican primary for governor seems to me to be a rare chance for us as Vermonters to help ourselves. I introduced myself to Lisman after hearing him speak at a candidate forum last October. I found his thoughtfulness and engagement to be head and shoulders above the others. All of them spoke well, but the others showed ambition for the job, while Lisman demonstrated a passionate desire to help. This seemed to be the most notable difference to me. Since then I have listened to his thoughts about government and its role and abilities, and I believe his insightful but common sense approach will do us well, as a people and as a state. Lisman, who is characterized negatively by some for his success as a businessman, is also a compassionate, thoughtful, engaged person raised in modest circumstances in Vermont. He is fighting an uphill battle against the establishment candidate, Phil Scott, and I am grateful to him for doing so as I believe he has a chance to be the best leader this state has seen for a while. I think Lisman fits the model of successful home-grown former businessman, and the mold of Governor Deane Davis, in that he comes from a business background and is fresh into politics with a fiscally conservative and socially liberal ethos and a sense of caring and of practicality that remind me not only of Davis but also of Richard Snelling in his terms of office. I am grateful to political parties and the role they play for us but have always been a person who thinks the person and the thought is more important than the party. I am a party switcher, mostly voting for Democrats and sometimes thinking well of Republicans. In this case, though I am quite liberal myself, I feel that Lisman’s thoughtful conservatism is well founded and won’t strain my principles, and I will be voting for him in the Republican primary and I encourage you to do the same.

Robert Bernstein Bristol

Vote for Lisman I have known Bruce Lisman for well over 50 years, having been classmates at Burlington High School and the University of Vermont. I have found him to be an

extremely intelligent, thoughtful and ethical individual. Bruce is passionate about Vermont and, since retirement, has dedicated his time and energy traveling throughout the state, meeting with Vermonters in order to ascertain exactly what impacts them on a daily basis and makes their lives in Vermont troublesome and less than adequate. Vermonters are proud, hard-working individuals who find it increasingly difficult to maintain an adequate standard of living in order to provide for themselves and their families. Vermonters are faced with high taxes and fees, an economic environment that is less than beneficial to small business, a health care system that is complicated at best, and a severe lack of government accountability for the problems that face Vermonters on a daily basis. Seniors living in Vermont on reduced incomes are further impacted by excessive Social Security taxes and being faced with inadequate income that impacts their health and well-being. Bruce has my vote because he has a sound plan for dealing with the economy and tax issues that face Vermonters, for an audit of the Medicaid system in Vermont in order to improve Vermont’s overall physical health and mental health services, and for an adequate hourly wage so that workers can maintain an adequate standard of living to support themselves and their families. Bruce Lisman is a problem solver. He listens to Vermonters without simply smiling and nodding. Once he listens, he

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Red Cross issues emergency request for blood and platelets While thousands of people from across the country responded to the emergency request for blood and platelet donations issued by the American Red Cross in early July, a critical blood shortage remains. The Red Cross urges eligible donors to give now to help ensure blood is available throughout the rest of the summer to meet patient needs. Donors of all blood types are urgently needed to help restock the shelves. The Red Cross is thanking those who come in to donate blood or platelets between July 25 and Aug. 31 by emailing them a $5 Amazon.com gift card claim code.

You can help by giving blood in Charlotte on August 4 from 2 - 7 p.m. at 170 Ferry Road. Due to construction at the usual Senior Center site, the drawing will be held at the Fire House next door. Park at the Senior Center or behind the Fire House and enter using the back door of the Fire House. For a complete list of places and times to donate around Chittenden county, go to redcrossblood.org. To avoid delays, it is strongly advised to make an appointment by either calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767) or going online.

Dancing to the beat of the seasons The Farm to Ballet Project kicked off its second season with a special performance at Philo Ridge Farm in Charlotte celebrating the beauty of rural Vermont with the music of Vivaldi. Returning dancer Charlotte Hardie described the excitement of gathering a “group of creative and focused artists” to dance outside together, after many months of preparation. “I loved seeing the community, full of friends and fellow Vermonters,” said Hardie. If you missed them locally, Farm to Ballet dancers will be performing throughout the rest of the summer at a variety of locations in Vermont. For more photos of their journey, follow them on instagram at @farmtoballet and on twitter with #farmtoballet. Visit farmtoballet.org for more information and to book tickets.

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Sad tree losses in Town of Charlotte Larry Hamilton CHARLOTTE TREE WARDEN

Late June and early July have proven to be humdingers in decline or total loss of some prominent members of our (tree) community. The unusual springtime drought has proven difficult for newly planted trees, and in response we shut down our roadside tree planting program early to await autumn’s soil moisture recharge. Fortunately, the nine trees planted for shade at the Town Beach playground have received tender loving watering thanks to Greg Smith (Recreation Commission) and the beach attendant Emma Slater with assist from the tree warden team. Currently three of the Dutch elm disease-resistant trees that we planted at the Old Lantern in 2009 are showing dismaying symptoms of twig and small branch dieback that can be symptoms of the dreaded DED. We did lose three of this original planting two years ago to DED. So much for “resistance” of this particular cross-bred variety! In 1997, I launched a contest to find and identify the native tree species having the largest girths in town. Abundant submissions were made and checked out, and a roster of Charlotte’s Big Trees was assembled and publicized. As larger trees were revealed by diligent tree lovers, former champions were replaced by new ones. In addition, Abenaki names were applied where these were known. Sadly, two of these giants were lost in late June, early July.

Old butternuts don’t play nice with trucks at Horsfords Nursery. Luckily no one was in the truck (or the well-known hollow trunk of the butternut) when it fell. (Right) The dead slippery elm at the Garrett residence in Charlotte. Photo: Larry Hamilton

Our biggest butternut in Charlotte (at Horsfords Nursery) fell down on July 3—10 minutes after two children had climbed up it and had photo taken by their mother. The family then went into the garden shop and “whoosh”—the tree fell over!!! It hit a parked nursery truck, with no one in it. The tree was in poor shape, I knew, but it was our Charlotte champion with 192-inch circumference (see photo). A memorial ceremony was held by Charlie Proutt of Horsfords on July 15. Horsford Nursery still has two other champions, the largest black locust and the largest horse chestnut. Even before this, I was really desolate. The champion slippery elm (also called red elm) located at the Garrett home on Thompson’s Point Road is totally DEAD!!! (See photo.) It was not only the biggest of its species in Charlotte but also biggest in New York, New Hampshire and Maine.

Last fall it was in fine shape, and The Nature Conservancy took some samples for their breeding program for Dutch elm disease resistance trials. TNC scientist Gus Goodwin and I collected seed from it on May 13 of this year. On June 23 (I was away in Maine) we got the incredible report from Elizabeth Bassett that it was dead! I have never seen a total tree succumb to DED like that and so fast. TNC will culture the disease to see if it is some new strain. Dave and Christie Garrett are dismayed. The tree must come down, but its wood will be fully utilized by a local woodworker and by Dave himself. A ceremonial “taking down” is planned. And so, Charlotte does not have a state and northeast states champion in the form of our slippery elm. And we seek a new slippery elm candidate as a successor. Also a new butternut. Do you have one for us? Send candidates to silverfox@gmavt.net.

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■ Repeal Veterans’ Retirement Benefits Tax

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■ Hire Talented Leaders to Manage and Re-engage our State Workforce to Provide High Quality Services to all Vermonters ■ Lt. Gov. Phil Scott has called Gov. Shumlin “fiscally prudent.” (VTDigger, 10/13) ■ Phil Scott stood by silently for the past 6 years while state spending increased by 5% a year in an economy growing at less than 2%.

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■ Protect School Choice ■ Put Quality of Education First

■ Reduce Property Taxes

■ Lt. Gov. Phil Scott stood by silently while Gov. Shumlin and the democrat supermajority enacted $700 MILLION in new taxes, fees and surcharges. ■ In 16 years as an elected official Phil Scott never called for the repeal of the tax on Vets’ Benefits or Social Security.

■ “...single-payer system, may be the answer.” (WCAX, 7/12) ■ Supports full implementation of Obamacare. (TA, 8/12) ■ Continued to support the exchange and stood with Shumlin when VHC failed to launch. (4/14) ■ Called for a $250,000 study of VHC. (4/16)

■ Thought Act 46 “didn’t go far enough”... Lt. Gov. Phil Scott says, “I think it’s a step forward in accomplishing something.” (Seven Days, 9/15) ■ “I don’t think it should be repealed.” (Burlington Free Press, 10/15)

■ Proposed creating an unelected board to reform education spending, like the Green Mountain Care Board.

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Stefan Pierson Soccer Tournament raises money for a good cause

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Stefan Pierson was a South Burlington High School student who loved soccer and who continued to play after he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. He died last fall at the age of 22. In recognition of his courage, alumni from 28 Vermont high schools laced on cleats to raise funds for cancer research, competing in the Stefan Pierson Memorial Soccer Tournament held at UVM on July 16. During the day, the competition was between 6- and 7-man teams. In the evening, sides increased to 11. CVU fielded teams of 17 alumni, including Chris Sulva, Ezra Mount-Finette and Sam Raszka from Charlotte. The CVU team lost 2-0 to Essex in the semifinals.

A fortysomething finds her way Rowan Beck CONTRIBUTOR

What happens when you’re faced with no kids for five weeks, you are a solopreneur in a social media world, and you have a Westfalia Eurovan? Why, you take it cross country promoting one of your clients and creating content for yourself, of course. When I announced this to my family, my three daughters thought I had lost my mind. My mother was worried that it was too far to go by myself. Some even thought I was acting like a 20-something on summer break. Well, I’m not a 20-something and I’m almost not a 40-something, but something deep inside me told me I had to do it. I had to create this space. I had to go photograph America and see what was out there. We in Vermont tend to live in a bubble—and that is the kiss of death for an entrepreneur. So I swiped my daughters’ Tempur-Pedic mattress toppers,

some pillows, my camping gear, my dog, cameras and fled. I left via the Charlotte ferry where the kind woman who sold me my ticket told me how brave I was, to be careful and then asked if I was scared. I hadn’t really stopped to think about it. I was too excited. Five weeks of being responsible only for myself and my dog—what could be better? It’s interesting to hear people’s responses as they meet me sleeping in parking lots or campgrounds and they learn that I am alone. The question is always, aren’t you afraid? Not really. At least I wasn’t until I got to my first desert.

I decided to post on Facebook how scared I was. Leave it to my old boarding school friends to chime in and tell me to buck up! Some even saw the post and picked up the phone to call and reassure me until I lost service. Then I went dark, as they say. I had to do it old school. I had to use my trusty atlas, provided by Josie at the Flying Pig. She showed me the one with all the blow ups and large print because I’m not a 20-something. Google Maps does not work when there’s no service… I was dark for 36 hours. My mother, whom I‘d promised to call, needed to rely on “no news was good news.” But she was used to it, having been married to my father. The two of them are responsible for my wanderlust. As a child I sailed all over and have more miles of blue water under my belt than most. However, that is another story. As I traveled through the desert and into the canyons of southern Utah, I realized how small I was—how small my bubble was at home. I was overcome with the beauty, and my mind swirled with thoughts of Indians on their vision quests. Thoughts of my father came to me, all of his trips to the west, his studying the Indians and writing their tales. My mother’s life-changing journey to Santa Fe, where she looked out over the canyon and knew that she wanted to study cultures. When I hiked in the canyons of Kodachrome State Park I saw traces of the Indians in caves and handprints pressed into the red rock. I could hear their voices whispering as the hot wind rolled through the the canyon. I turned around several times thinking someone was there. But it was just me, alone with my thoughts of business, family, adventure and time. I have also been amazed by the people who want to follow the ramblings of a not so 40-something woman driving cross country in her electric blue bus with her tiny dog. Plus the people that I haven’t heard from in years telling me to stop by. The vast world that I am driving through has been made smaller only by Facebook. But the vast expansiveness that it is creating in me is priceless. I encourage everyone to do something crazy. Parents, it’s not the end of the world when your kids go away. It’s actually nice because you can reconnect to yourself and see what you want, see what you’re made of and what you can do. Yes, I did actually write that. Moms and dads, repeat after me: There is an amazing life still to be had once the kids go away. Take advantage of it, you won’t be disappointed. I will be a better parent and business woman because of it. If you are interested you can check on my journey on snapchat: rowanbeck, Instagram: @bckonmedia, Twitter: @ bckonmedia, Facebook: BeckOn-Media.

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Hacking the Serenity Prayer Mark Nash CONTRIBUTOR

Most of us are familiar with the Serenity Prayer. In essence, it suggests that if we focus on things we have some control over and accept or release the things we don’t, that will bring us greater peace. This is wonderful advice, but it gets a little fuzzy at the end when it mentions having the wisdom to know the difference. It doesn’t offer much guidance on how we’re supposed to figure that part out. As it happens, there’s a pretty simple formula, and it goes something like this: Things we can control: Our actions (and, sometimes, our thoughts). Things we cannot control: Everything else. Okay, perhaps that’s a bit too simplistic. Let’s break it down a little. Our actions. Hard to argue with this. We choose what we do. Walking across the street? You did that. You made the conscious choice to go, and you’re the one doing the walking. No one made you do it. Even if you had the proverbial “gun to the head,” it’s still your choice to walk. But think of all the times you’ve said, “I am doing this thing, but I have no choice.” Is that actually true? In fact, you could make a different choice, and that choice would bring with it different consequences. But there’s nothing keeping you from making a change other than your willingness to accept one particular set of challenges over another. How, then, does this understanding lead to greater peace? By reminding us that we are not victims of our circumstances. Plenty of things can complicate

our choices, but for better or worse the actions we take are our responsibility, and knowing that can be empowering. Our thoughts (sometimes). We experience two kinds of thoughts on a regular basis. There are random thoughts that just show up, unbidden, constantly coursing through our minds. These are the thoughts we have very little control over. Then there are thoughts that we consciously consider. These include our opinions, judgements and perspectives. And while some of these thoughts may be strongly influenced by our upbringing and our cultural context, they are still within our power to change. Think about the times you’ve had a strong opinion about another person’s actions, and then, perhaps for the good of the relationship, you’ve shifted that opinion. Maybe it was forgiving someone or suddenly seeing things from their perspective. In those situations, you made a choice to change your thoughts. And if you can do that sometimes, you can learn to do that anytime. And that’s it! We have control over our actions and (some of) our thoughts. Which leaves a pretty long list of things over which we have no control, including: Our feelings. They’re automatic, and they change over time of their own accord. Sometimes they change based on our thoughts, but it’s our thoughts that we are controlling, not our feelings. If you doubt this, choose a time when you are feeling especially sad and force your emotions to change to happiness. Let me know how it goes. (We do have some control over how we behave in response to our feelings, but that’s another article.) Other people’s actions. We can influence other people’s actions, but in the end the choices they make are entirely up to them, just as your choices are up to you. So when anyone says, “You made me do such and such,” they’re trying to make you responsible for their choices. Not cool. Other people’s thoughts. Same as with actions—unless you’re adept at mind control. And yet consider how often we think it’s our fault that someone has a negative opinion of us. But it’s not. If it were, then how could two people have completely different takes on something we do? Maybe it’s not what we did that’s the issue, but their opinions. Other people’s feelings. Think of these common phrases: “You’re making me angry.” “She made me feel so guilty.” “He made me fall in love with him.” This way

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of thinking suggests that our feelings are controlled by others. And that sense of lack of control can bring up a lot of anxiety, as does the belief that we cause feelings in others. While we may influence others› feelings, is it really true that we can control their emotions or any other aspect of their life? Or that they can control ours? This may seem like a subtle distinction, but this is just what the Serenity Prayer is getting at. Taking responsibility for what we can control, and only what we can control, may seem challenging at first. But ultimately, it allows us to focus our time and energy on what we can actually change and let go of the things we can’t. And that can be truly liberating.

Mark Nash is a Charlotte resident with a mindfulness-based psychotherapy practice in Burlington. For comments or questions about this article, contact Mark through his website, marknashvt.com.

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Edd Merritt Sports Roundup The thunder doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all come from the sky Some of the thunder you may have heard the last few days may, in fact, have come from Barreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Thunder Road racetrack where the Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cup and other races were holding sway. Two Charlotte drivers finished behind winner, Scott Dragon, in the Cup race. Josh Masterson was among the top-ten finishers, and Rich Lowrey III was number 20 to cross the line. Rich also came in among the top 20 late model racers.

High school sports moments to remember The July 3 Burlington Free Press carried two pages worth of special moments in high school sports during the 2015-2016 seasons. CVU teams were featured prominently, starting out with a tight finish against

Colchester in the semi-finals of womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in what the Free Press sports writers called soccer, in which it took two goals in the last the â&#x20AC;&#x153;best high school boys lacrosse game of 16 minutes for the Redhawks to stay alive the year.â&#x20AC;? and head into the finals. Having lost to Burr and Burton in the regular season, CVU Coaches name all-stars came back to capture the Division I state Coaches from each division in the state championship. selected their divisional lacrosse all stars, Team of the Year for all sports had to whose names came out in late June. The be the CVU womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball team. womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first-team picks from CVU were Ninety-five straight wins over the course of midfielder Lydia Maitland and goalie Bailee four years made them fodder for national Pudvar. Emma Owens, another midfielder, rankings. During the season, Charlotteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and defender Megan Gannon earned Laurel Jaunich and Sadie Otley brought second-team honors, while midfielder Cate consistently solid offense and defense to the Noel and defensive back Teddi Simons CVU court, all under the direction of head received honorable mention coach Ute Otley, another Charlotter. The men had one all-star grouping. The Otley name appeared again in the CVU attacker Matt Palmer and midfielders Free Press among those who left a mark Griffin DiParlo and Dylan Schaefer, as well during the 2015-2016 sports seasons. Sadie as goalie Matt Murakami, all earned berths was one of 10 athletes mentioned in the in it. The same four Redhawks were also July 10 issue. Cross country runner and first-team Metro Division all stars, while track star Taylor Marshall was noted for Charlie Bernicke made the second team. his leadership in the men track squadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first state championship in school history, a feat Legion baseball covers the that brought recognition and honor to coach state during the summer Scott Bliss. The Free Press found the Redhawk One may imagine that when school menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lacrosse team one to watch this past ends, so do sports. Many parents, however, spring. Joining their hoopster classmates know that to be untrue. Take American in the Team-of-the-Year category, menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Legion baseball, for example. S.D. Ireland LAX lost only one game and stretched its Construction Co. sponsors the local Vermont record to 25 straight wins, includ- legionnaires who play their home games ing the state championship for Division I, at CVU. With nearly 35 games under its

belt, the Ireland team has taken advantage of a couple of CVU stars to move toward a winning season. Redhawks Sam Mikell and Andrew Bortnik have led the team in pitching and hitting, including a recent victory over Franklin County in which Mikell struck out 10 in a 5-1/2 inning pitching stint, to earn the win. In the second half of a double-header, facing a strong Colchester squad, Bortnickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two-for-two with an RBI still did not generate the runs needed, and Ireland lost 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2. As a result, Ireland went into the state tournament just short of 20 wins. Unfortunately, its luck changed and they were bounced from the tournament following losses to White River Juncton (2-0) and Essex (5-4).

good to be true. Once a prospect for the U.S. Olympic ski team, an injury has left her sidelined to pursue alternate careers as a successful internet author and yoga instructor. From the get-go, Sally suspects something false and sinister about the charming Laurel but canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put a finger on it. Although Joan dreads the interruption and invasiveness, she agrees to host Spin and Laurelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wedding at Lakeside. When the happy couple takes up residence to prepare for the big day, some noses are put out of joint. While Joan keeps her qualms about Laurel in check, Sally openly exudes negativity and doubt. She questions the speed at which Laurel snagged Spin and isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t buying her stories. Charlotte is the only one who cautiously warms to Spinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future wife. As the wedding approaches, cracks in several relationships will appear and become chasms, while family secrets are slowly exposed. Learyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s novel contains serious elements of clandestine lies, sociopathic behavior and real-estate greed that are contrasted with clever and irreverent humor. In

describing these juxtapositions, another reviewer writes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Ś[the book] is also funny, very funny. As always, Leary makes dysfunction, pathology and even tragedy completely compelling.â&#x20AC;? Unusual and multidimensional characters are the authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forte. In addition to captivating key characters, Leary introduces secondary oddball types who contribute further color and levity to the story. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr. Cleanâ&#x20AC;? is the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s urban legendâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;an anonymous break-in artist who leaves the homes that he invades spotless. Nosey old Ethel Garner regularly snoops on her neighbors from a sunfish sailboat. Leary has wisely created an inspired, if sometimes unreliable, narrator in Charlotte. Through her words, the reader comes to know the varied and complicated personalities inhabiting the novel while vicariously experiencing their unsettling sense of evil. The Children is a disarming read that captures the readerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention and sustains an engaging pace until its surprising end.

Book Review: The Children, by Ann Leary Georgia Edwards CONTRIBUTOR

Fast paced and full of eccentric characters, Ann Learyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest novel lives up to the success of her previous books. The Children revolves around a quirky New England family, old money and an elegantly dilapidated Connecticut lake house. Deceased patriarch Whit Whitman has left â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lakesideâ&#x20AC;? in trust to his sons, Spin and Perry, with the proviso that his second wife and two stepdaughters may occupy the house until her death. Whitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s widow, Joan, is a self-aggrandizing penny pincher with hoarding issuesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;she wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even part with lake weeds or year-old newspapers. Her 29-year-old reclusive daughter Charlotte lives with her. Charlotteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life

revolves around the internet and her bogus â&#x20AC;&#x153;mommy blogâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D;sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never had children but weaves unabashed lies about her imaginary family under the corporate sponsorship of a diaper company. Joanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other daughter, Sally, is a talented musician with bipolar tendencies who shows up for the summer after losing yet another job. Into the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world comes Spin, the blended familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beloved youngest member and Dartmouth-educated golden boy. He brings with him his recently acquired fiancĂŠe. Witty and beautiful, Laurel is too

CVU grad Supple makes his first start for the Vermont Mountaineers In mid July, CVU grad Rayne Supple made his first pitching start for the Vermont Mountaineers, this stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contribution to the New England College Baseball League. Supple pitched four innings of shutout ball to lead the team in a win over Keene. The Mountaineers stand in the middle of their division, with the North Adams Steeplecats just above them and the Winnipesaukee Muskrats just below.

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The Charlotte Central School 7th and 8th grade lacrosse team came together with the help of many community members. Photo: Courtesy

Lacrosse Season Recap On behalf of the recreation department, I would like to thank all of the lacrosse coaches for another successful season! A great deal of time and effort goes into our lacrosse program, from the weekday practices to the all-day jamborees on the weekends. I have heard nothing but positive feedback from the parents whose children participated in the program this past spring. I would like to recognize the following coaches and thank them once again for their donated time, commitment, high energy and positive attitude to the lacrosse program: Chris Kogut, Marie Berg, Rowan Beck, Hoyt Barringer, Pete Cahn, Dave Richardson and Ray Gilliam.

Fall Soccer The registration fee is $45 and the registration deadline is August 19. After August 19 please add the $25 late fee to your payment. If your athlete already has a Charlotte Rec (RED with white “C”) shirt you can subtract $5. The 6th–8th graders can sign up after Charlotte Central school team tryouts without a late fee. The season will start the week of September 5. Games start September 10, then every Saturday morning ending October 8.

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available for all youth recreation activities. You can find additional information on all of our programs as well as registration forms at charlottevt.org under the “Recreation” tab, or contact Nicole Conley by email at Recreation@townofcharlotte. com or by phone 425-6129 ext. 204.

Game & Practice Information Pre-K teams will meet Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. • Kindergarten teams will meet Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. • 1st–2nd grade teams will practice once a week with games on Saturday mornings. • 3rd–6th grade teams will practice twice a week with games on Saturday mornings. • 7th–8th grade teams will practice once a week with games on Saturday mornings. The practices for the teams will be set by the coaches based on their availability. Please make a note on your child’s form if there are certain times your child is unavailable to practice. Full and partial scholarships are

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News from the Charlotte Library

Margaret Woodruff LIBRARY DIRECTOR

Thank you We are very grateful to Fiona Carpenter, granddaughter of Tim and Jane McCullough. During a visit here in Charlotte this summer, Fiona held a bake sale full of delicious goodies at her grandparents’ pickle ball gathering. It was a roaring success, and she donated all of her proceeds to the library! Many thanks go out to the Friends of the Charlotte Library for yet another fabulous book sale (see photos). The format changed and the weather was iffy, but nothing could defeat the spirit and energy of our library friends. If you missed out this year, make sure to mark your calendar for next summer for great books and delicious edibles from our food vendor friends. A perfect combo!

Dave Garbose, Andrea Mahoney and Seth Zimmerman grab a few books at the Charlotte Library Book Sale. Photo: Shanley Hinge

Traveling? Don’t forget to download or check out favorite audio titles for the road. Set up an account and you can check out e-books and audiobooks within seconds, download to a computer and transfer to a portable device, or download onto a mobile-device app (Apple, Android, Kindle Fire/HD/HDX or Nook Color). Two options are: OneClick Digital: A wide range of titles, including many available 24/7 and older titles by favorite authors in popular genres such as mystery and literary fiction. GMLC Listen Up Vermont: Another e-book and audiobook platform with a

greater number of new titles but also longer waitlists. Don’t find what you want? The Charlotte Library has just signed on as an individual member to each of these services. This means we can order e-books and chairs and sunscreen to enjoy this outdoor audiobooks for use only by Charlotte Library patrons. Let us know if performance. Saturday, August 6, 6 p.m. Charlotte you’re looking for something special, and Library Night at Centennial Field: Join we’ll see if it’s available to download. us for a fun-filled evening at the ballpark, complete with fireworks. Tickets available Upcoming @ the at the library desk. Proceeds will benefit Charlotte Library the library’s youth programs. On Your Mark, Get Set…READ! Saturday, August 13, 10:30 a.m. Lego Summer Reading Programs Saturday: Join in our building challenges Friday, July 29, 11 a.m. Lake Monster as we see who can create what! All ages. Story Time: A member of our hometown Wednesday, August 17, 9 a.m. Baby ball team stars in a Charlotte story time Time, Story Time. A library get-together session. for littlest ones and their families. Run Tuesday, August 2, 3 p.m. Very Merry together with Building Bright Futures. No Theatre: The teen drama troupe shares its registration needed. latest hit show on the library lawn. Bring

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Community Events WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 WorksHop: Falls Prevention Program: Strength and Balance Training. Mary West will teach this program at The Charlotte Congregational Church every Monday and Wednesday from 10-11 a.m., July 27 to Sept. 7. Ages 40+. By donation. Info: 922-0498 or igolflikeagirl@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 30 event: Harry Potter Midnight Book Release Party. The Flying Pig Bookstore will celebrate the release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child with games at the Shelburne Town Hall, at 11 p.m. Info: flyingpigevents@gmail. com

MONDAY, AUGUST 1 event: Auditions for RUMORS: a THURSDAY, JULY 28 & farce by Neil Simon. The Shelburne AUGUST 4 Players will be holding auditions on concert: Vermont Mozart Festival. August 1 and 2 at the Trinity Episcopal Come picnic and listen to talented Church in Shelburne. Performances professional musicians from 7-8 will be Sept. 23-25 and Sept. 29-Oct. p.m. at the Charlotte Beach. Free 1, 2016. Info: jvpolli@gmail.com. with normal parking rates. Info: billandeva@gmavt.net. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 tHUrsday, JUly 28 event: The Charlotte Town Democratic Justice of the Peace Caucus will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. Info: Ed Cafferty, 598-8957. SATURDAY, JULY 30 event: Festival of the Islands. The five towns of the Champlain Islands—Alburgh, Isle LaMotte, North Hero, Grand Isle and South Hero—will host concerts, flea markets, special retail events, wine tours, farm stands and community meals. Info: vermont.org/events/ vermonts-festival-islands

WorksHop: Beginner Kitchen Garden Series, Part 2: Growing the Fall. Red Wagon Plants will host a workshop with tips and practices for growing, harvesting, and cooking during late summer. $10. Info: 425-4060 or julie@ redwagonplants.com to register. SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 event: 37th Annual “Town-wide Market Day.” Visit Essex, NY, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for art, jewelry, collectibles, farm products, food and more! Walk on ferry rides are half price from 10 a.m. to noon. Info: 518963-7494. SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 event: Rover Comes to CCS. Rover will collect household hazardous leftovers such as paints and stains, automotive fluids, hobby supplies, pesticides, fertilizers, household cleaners, beauty supplies, and anything with the words “Danger,” “Caution,” “Warning,” or “Poison” on the label from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at CCS. Info: 872-8111 or visit cswd.net. SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 WorksHop: The Long Trail Canine Rescue’s CPR/First Aid workshop. A comprehensive course including lectures, demonstrations and hands-on skill practice will be held from 8 a.m.4 p.m. at the summit of Mount Philo. Info: kneadingcompanions.com.

Upcoming pUblic meetings Selectboard: August 1, 8 and 22, 7 p.m. Planning Comm: August 4 and 18, 7 p.m. Energy Comm: August 10, 7 p.m. Recreation Comm: August 9, 6 p.m. Trails Comm: August 9, 7 p.m. Charlotte Land Trust: August 8, 8 a.m. Conservation Comm.: August 23, 7 p.m. We make every effort to give correct meeting times, however they are subject to change. Check the town website for more info: charlottevt.org.

Have yoUr say | Selectboard MeMberS | Chair, Lane Morrison, 425-2495 Matthew Krasnow, 922-2153 Carrie Spear, 425-4444 Jacob Spell, 425-6548 Fritz Tegatz, 425-5564 Selectboard Regular Meetings are usually at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. If you would like to bring an issue to the attention of the Selectboard, contact the board chair or administrator Dean Bloch at 425-3071, ext. 205.

| ccS School board | Chair, Mark McDermott, 425-4860 Vice Chair, Erik Beal, 425-2140 Clerk, Jeff Martin, 425-4319 Kristin Wright, 425-5105 Susan Nostrand, 425-4999

| cVU School board-charlotte | Lorna Jimerson, ljimerso@wcvt.com Lynne Jaunich, lmjau@gmavt.net

| Planning coMMiSSion | Zoning Administrator & Deputy Health Officer, Joe Rheaume, jrheaume@townofcharlotte.com Town Planner, Daryl Benoit, dbenoit@townofcharlotte.com Chair, Jeffrey McDonald, 425-4429 Vice Chair, Peter Joslin Members: Gerald Bouchard, Paul Landler, Charlie Pughe, Donna Stearns, Marty Illick

| Vt goVernMent | vt senate (cHittenden district) Tim Ashe, D/P-Burlington, 318-0903, tashe@leg.state.vt Philip Baruth, D-Burlington, 503-5266, pbaruth@leg.state.vt.us Virginia “Ginny” Lyons, D-Williston, 863-6129, vvlyons@leg.state.vt.us Diane Snelling, R-Hinesburg, 482-4382, dsnelling@leg.state.vt.us Michael Sirotkin, D-South Burlington, 999-4360, msirotkin@leg.state.vt.us David Zuckerman, P/D/W-Hinesburg, 598-1986, dzuckerman@leg.state.vt.us vermont HoUse Mike Yantachka, D-Charlotte, 425-3960, myantachka.dfa@gmail.com

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Out-Doors Elizabeth Bassett CONTRIBUTOR

How far can you get out of town? Got the summer blues? Take heart— there’s much to do in the Vermont outdoors and half of the summer in which to do it! Sheldon Museum, Middlebury Consider pedaling from Ferrisburgh or Vergennes to the vintage bicycle exhibit at the Henry Sheldon Museum in Middlebury. Bicycles, photos and posters from the collection of Glenn Eames will be on display until October 16. This is the 150th anniversary of the first patent for a velocipede, an example of which is on display, a wooden giant, its pedals attached to the front wheel. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 1–5 p.m. More info: henrysheldonmuseum.org. Depot Theatre, Westport, NY A nonprofit theater featuring Equity actors, Depot Theatre is located in an historic former railroad depot. Remaining productions this season include Outside Millingar by John Patrick Shanley, July 22–August 7; Murder for Two by Joe Kinosian and Kellen Blair, August 12–28; and The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams presented by award-winning Pendragon Theatre of Saranac Lake, September 1–4. Sunday matinees can be combined with a 40-mile round-trip bike

ride from the ferry in Essex. Dogwood Bakery, Wadhams, NY This is a favorite bike jaunt: ferry to Essex, pedal along Lake Shore Road to Whallons Bay Road, cross Route 22, which I do not recommend for biking, to Walker Road and into Wadhams on Route 10. Dogwood Bakery opens at 8 a.m. Wednesday through Sunday. On Wednesdays and Fridays wood-fired artisan pizza is baked starting at 4:30 p.m. Yummy breads, sandwiches, houseroasted coffee and cookies will more than fuel the mostly downhill return to the ferry. Less than 25 miles round trip. More info: dogwoodbread.com. Vermont River Tubing, 902 Route 100, Stockbridge For a return to childhood, consider floating down the White River in a giant tube. For $15, Vermont River Tubing rents a tube, transports floaters, and provides changing facilities and picnic tables. Time on the river varies with water flow. As of mid-July, during this dry summer, the journey lasts about three hours. Have time constraints? The owners will pick up passengers along the river. More info: 802-746-8106. Charlotte Library Day Passes Our library has day passes to loan for Vermont state parks, Vermont state historic sites and the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier. Vermont’s 53 state parks range from a beach with sand dunes at Alburgh Bay, to Smugglers’ Notch, nestled between 1,000-foot cliffs in

the Green Mountains, to 653-acre Green River Reservoir. Vermont state historic sites include Chimney Point, Bennington Monument, Mount Independence and the home of President Calvin Coolidge. More info: charlottepubliclibrary.org. Island Line Don’t forget the bike ferry that connects the Burlington Bike Path to the Champlain Islands. The ferry, operated by Local Motion, crosses the “cut” in the old rail bed that once carried trains across the islands from the mainland. For more info on distances, schedules and cost, go to localmotion.org. Monarchs

Be on the lookout for monarch butterflies. If you have a patch of milkweed, spare the mower until later in the season. “Don’t be fooled by impostors,” says Elizabeth Howard of Journey North, a nonprofit that coordinates a global study of wildlife migration and seasonal change. “The viceroy butterfly looks almost identical to the monarch, yet the viceroy’s flight is quick and erratic, not the lazy, ‘flap, flap, glide’ of the monarch. People say a monarch floats; you would never say that about viceroy flight.” More info: journeynorth.org. Enjoy the summer!

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Senior Center News

Maria Acosta leads a small dedicated group who meet weekly at the Charlotte Senior Center to speak Spanish fluently. The hour-long meeting is Spanish conversation only - always with new and unique topics to discuss. Maria surprised the group on July 12 with a delicious authentic Spanish flan. Maria is originally from the Canary Islands, which is owned by Spain. To make the flan, she used the original mold she brought from the Islands and used her original family recipe. Photo: Courtesy

Mary Recchia CONTRIBUTOR

The August Artists at the Center this month will be Mary Provencher and Holly Sullivan. Mary studied art as a young girl, majored in art and English literature in college and in her twenties studied with painter Peter Heller, her biggest influence to date. Peter’s guidance helped her find her way in the art world. After a very long hiatus from painting, she is back in the studio, once again enjoying the creative journey. Holly works in mixed media on paper, exploring the play of color, line and texture for the pure pleasure of the creative experience. She has a B.S. in studio art with a concentration in painting and drawing. Holly spent her twenties exploring the creative process through fiber, paper, paint and various drawing materials. Now

retired, her work will include some old and some new pieces. Just added! Ginger Lambert will run another session of Staying Fit Through the Summer on Friday mornings from 9:15–10. Dates: 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26. We all have different body types and fitness experience but know that being strong and fit helps us to live our lives to their full potential. Using timed intervals and a series of stations this class will incorporate body weight, light weights and other cardio/strength building tools to boost strength, cardiovascular fitness, agility and flexibility. Some active games will be included to make this a fun and interesting workout. Joint and ligament issues will be taken into account. Every exercise can be modified for any ability or level of fitness. If you have been looking for a class that challenges you but doesn’t

leave you in the dust, then this is for you. Drop in and give it a try! Fee: $10 per class. Join Baird Morgan, AARP volunteer instructor, for an AARP Driver Safety Class on Thursday, August 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A classroom refresher course for drivers aged 50 and over, this highly effective defensive driving course (which may enable you to receive an auto insurance discount) covers important issues that affect older drivers, such as physical changes and limitations, normal driving situations and environmental conditions, safe driving and vehicle information, and the effects of medication on the motorist. The course provides drivers the opportunity to fine tune driving skills and become a safer and better driver. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate valid for three years, a course workbook and other instructional material. Please bring a lunch. Registration required. Class limit: 25. Fee: $20 ($15 AARP members), payable to AARP and collected at the beginning of class.

Taking Care My bruise and I Alice D. Outwater CONTRIBUTOR

I had a bit of bad luck several months ago: I fell down while fetching the morning newspaper and seriously bruised my pelvic bone. The pain was excruciating and my leg went limp. After viewing the x-rays, my doctor assured me nothing was broken and it would eventually mend—perhaps in weeks, but be prepared for months. “Just don’t fall again.” I could blessedly sleep at night and gingerly hobble over to sit in a chair. I got a walker to keep me safe in my condo. I could use my computer and drive the car. But the pain snatched my energy, demanding I rest my legs, exercise only a bit and curtail many of my usual activities. No more yoga until I could get up and down from the floor, and daily walks were too painful. Still, I remained independent. I was tired all the time. I felt sorry for myself and wanted to complain to everyone who would listen. Few were interested. I was not a good sport. Life was no longer on my terms but on the bruise’s terms. I had to rearrange my life and choose what was most important. Yet each day became a gift, and I began to express more gratitude for small wonders. As I awoke in the morning and pulled up the shade, it was that unusual time of day when the darkness of night melds into light. I lay back and shut my eyes for the last bit of delicious sleep. At the other end, the days lengthened, as I watched the glow of the rosy sunset grow dim and the sky darken. The moon took its place in the sky and the stars mysteriously appeared. The bruise and I shared these events together, and I asked it what it needed from me but received no answer. In fact, we began to enjoy many adventures: I needed help to walk from my car at the convenience store to purchase my morning coffee. This had become a daily ritual since my husband, John, died seven years ago. I always parked opposite the gas pumps and opened the car door. I’d grab my walking stick or cane to walk. With my bruise,

Senior Center building expansion progress Framing and roofing are under way, and by the end of the month the former front wall of the building will be demolished. A temporary (plastic sheeting) barrier will be installed to separate the work area from the rest of the building. Full access to all rooms in the building will continue, as will indoor passage between the café and the great room. Although we hope to keep disruption to a minimum, you can expect to hear plenty of hammering and sawing throughout the summer in preparation for a September completion. Senior Center Building Committee I asked someone if I might take their arm to open the heavy door. It was a brave request, but I couldn’t manage this alone. “You see I hurt my leg and I need help,” I explained. A perplexed look flashed across their faces and they nodded and smiled. They opened the sticky door and I was safe. We navigated this together and wove a momentary bond. I thanked them for their graciousness. “No problem. I hope you’re well soon. You’re spunky to be out on this rainy day.” Yesterday a trim, handsome man in his 50s gave me his arm as I left the store; he escorted me to my car while I clutched my mug of coffee. He opened the car door. “This will be your good deed for the day,” I said brightly. “Oh no, I do many,” he said. “I’ve just returned from my third deployment in Afghanistan and am mighty fortunate to be alive. I’ve just resigned as a captain in the Marine Corps.” “You appear to be in good physical shape,” I ventured. “And I hope also mentally.” He paused, “I’ve got a bit of PTSD but can manage that. It could be so much worse. My wife has been a gem. I appreciate your letting me help you.” I gulped and nodded as he cautiously tucked my skirt out of the way and shut my car door. I reviewed this exchange for several days and realized the bruise was giving me a gift. Another day, as I rummaged for coffee money, I carelessly dumped nickels and dimes on the floor. A short, vastly overweight man in blue jeans immediately dropped on all fours to pick up my change. He searched meticulously under the counter and gathered every single coin. I looked in astonishment, wondering how he’d get himself up. He somehow managed and handed me the coins. “You are indeed skillful,” I said. “I saw you come in looking so bright and hoped I could do something for you,” he explained. The weeks blended into one another as the bruise improved incrementally on its own schedule. My impatience subsided somewhat. Then one morning I woke up, stretched out my legs, and nothing hurt. The bruise had finally healed. Now I was able to open the car door and walk to the store without my cane. The petite blond high school girl who rang up my purchases said, “I look for you every day. It’s nifty you’re well, but please let me help one more time. That door is still heavy to open.” She ran from behind the counter, gave me her arm and smiled. The bruise had quietly accomplished its task as well as enlarged my world. It taught me the bonus of asking for help that leaves both people gratified.

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to CCS counselor, Vicki Nelson, who was recognized in an article in the July 13 Burlington Free Press for her development of a program teaching students about diversity. The program focuses on fourthgrade students talking openly about assumptions they hold in regard to people who seem different from themselves. One of her faculty colleagues, Kathy Lara, is quoted in the article saying that Vicki’s work produces a class culture that is “safe and non-judgmental.” After recently addressing a national conference of counseling sponsored by the American School Counseling Association, Nelson was asked to post a blog on the association’s site explaining the “programs she created within the framework of the association and existing regional and school guidelines.” Jeff Evans, the director of learning and innovation for the Chittenden South Supervisory Union, said that a number of principles, such as “appreciating culture, differing opinions, collaboration, and really being a responsible and involved citizen,” have been adopted as requirements within the system.

is extended to family and friends of Marie Begnoche of Burlington who passed away June 26 at the age of 86. Her surviving family in Charlotte includes her grandchildren Chad and Jodi Palmer. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations in her memory be made to The Vermont Respite House, 99 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

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to Samantha Kittredge, a junior at Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts. Marie earned placement on the college’s Deans List for the spring semester, 2016. A junior, majoring in history, she is the daughter of Keith and Carol Kittredge of Charlotte.

is extended to family and friends of Marion Munsell of Williston who passed away July 4 at the age of 84. Her surviving family in Charlotte includes her son Peter and his wife, Pamela. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in her memory be made to Local 4611 Williston Fire Department, the Howard Center (Children, Youth and Family Services) or to the VNA of Chittenden County Hospice. is extended to family and friends of Ann Roulston Robbins of Plattsburgh, New York, who passed away July 1 at the age of 76. Her surviving family in Charlotte includes her sister, Susan Roulston Smith, and Susan’s daughter, Hannah, and son, Bradford, who grew up in Charlotte. Sue and Ann had many hiking and paddling adventures together. They enjoyed summers together at the family camp on Upper Chateaugay Lake in the Adirondacks. She will be greatly missed.

Professional GardeninG: Need some help with your gardens—weeding, mulching, deadheading? Experienced, professional, reliable and hard working“Sunnyside Gardeners” is now accepting new clients. Call Emily at 864-3268. [59-2] redstone: Affordable small office spaces available on Ferry Rd. Starting at $250.00 including all utilities. For more information or to schedule a tour call 658-7400. is extended to family and friends of Aaron “Pusstoe” Kiley who passed away June 22 at the age of 64. Kiley was the son of the late Anne and Dan Kiley of Charlotte. The family asks that those wishing to make a donation in his memory do so to the “Kiley Family Scholarship Fund.” Monetary donations may be mailed in Aaron’s name to 1315 Franklin Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103. is extended to family and friends of Iris Muggenthaler who passed away July 14 at Wake Robin in Shelburne at the age of 86. A long-time Charlotte resident, Iris was a member of the Charlotte Congregational Church where a memorial service will be held for her at a future date.

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PROPERTY TRANSFERS June 7. Melinda Hinsdale and Willard Bickford to Steeple Ridge Farm LLC, 32 acres with dwelling, 1379 Hinesburg Road, $945,000.

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June 7. Melinda Hinsdale and Willard Bickford to Steeple Ridge Farm LLC, 8.13 acres with dwelling, 1301 Hinesburg Road, $125,000. June 13. Chad McLean to Alexander Lalli, 10.36 acres with dwelling, 1968 Prindle Road, $380,000.

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June 15. Felix Eckenstein and Rae Nishi to David and Jane Garbose, dwelling only, 213 Lane’s Lane, $252,000. June 16. James and Kimberly Tyrrell-Knott to Bernhardt M. and Brooke Jewett Nadell, 10.51 acres with dwelling, 845 Thompson’s Point Road, $750,000. June 21. Sarah Loomis to Nicholas and Denise Kahm, 0.71 acre with dwelling, 1474 Ethan Allen Highway, $385,000.

July 7. Rosemary D. Bevin Trust to David Sargent and Susan Randall, 10.32 acres with dwelling, 362 White Birch Lane, $455,000.

June 23. Jonathan Couture to Hegenrother Construction LLC, 2.35 acres, 87 Vineyard View Drive, $195,000.

July 13. Beach Conger and Trine Bech to J. Zaw and Heather A. Win, 1.75 acres, 191 Hinesburg Road, $40,000.

June 24. Christopher and Christine Ellis to Regine Ewins, 5.21 acres with dwelling, 910 Lake Road, $705,000.

July 14. Anne S. Mason Revocable Trust to Jed and Kelly Dousevicz, 0.20 acre boundary adjustment, 2687 Greenbush Road, $13,500.

June 27. Mary Jane Shelley to Richard and Wendy Hendrickson, 5.0 acres with dwelling, 104 Windy Ridge Road, $569,000.

July 18. Elizabeth Howard to Judith and Kevin Devitt, 7.7 acres with dwelling, 6234 Mt. Philo Road, $515,000.

June 27. Eric Sturm and Melissa Marcello to Nicholas and Amy Janetti, 1.38 acres with dwelling, 309 Murphy Road, $465,000.

July 18. Marilyn Holmberg to Stuart Lollis and Elizabeth Hunt, 16.95 acres with dwelling, 794 Stockbridge Road, $1,150,000.

June 29. Ryan and Kathryn Bowen to Lee Wasserman and Melissa Dubroff, 5.0 acres with dwelling, 1037 Whalley Road, $725,000.

July 18. Wooksang Roh and Julie Won to Charlotte R. Davis, 5.16 acres with dwelling, 6402 Ethan Allen Highway, $274,000.

July 6. Tegatz Family Trust to Jason and Andrea Harvey, 120 acres, 640 Guinea Road, $545,000.

July 20. Joseph Nusbaum to Timothy and Danielle Wall, 7.10 acres with dwelling, 95 Spear Street, $537,775.

July 7. Joan Braun to Geoffrey and Jessica Scriver, 7.46 acres with dwelling, 2206 Greenbush Road, $555,000.

July 21. Helen Philippe to Good Morning Sunshine LLC, 0.69 acres with dwelling, 1242 Lake Road, $350,000.

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