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Vol. 29 No. 48

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Emergency planning: Comedy act set for THT

• The Middlebury theater will host the sketch comedy show “The Unbearable Whiteness of Being.” See Page 10.

Blaze consumes Addison duplex

Middlebury’s officers prepare for the worst By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury has established itself as one of the safest towns in the state and indeed the country, but local emergency responders want residents to know they’re prepared for any potential disruption to the serenity of Addison County’s shire town — whether it be man-made or courtesy of Mother Nature. The Middlebury selectboard

on March 13 approved the most recent version of the town’s “Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP),” an 11-page document that essentially lists contacts for the go-to people and organizations that should be contacted in the event of a disaster. But local residents should rest assured the state-mandated LEOP represents only a fraction of (See Middlebury, Page 18)

Monday, March 26, 2018

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March 27 public hearing to focus on new 5-megawatt solar project MIDDLEURY — The Middlebury selectboard on Tuesday, March 27, will hold a public hearing on a proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Global Resource Options and the town of Middlebury regarding the company’s plan to build a 4.99-megawatt solar farm and battery storage project near the

intersection of Old Middle Road and Halladay Road. It was last November that representatives from Global Resource Options, which does business under the name groSolar, presented the town with its proposal to buy a 112-acre parcel off Halladay Road for the solar farm, which would feed energy (See Solar farm, Page 32)

• Tenants lost everything in a March 18 fire that was out of control by the time firefighters arrived. See Page 17.

Town’s land said to be a tough sell • Ferrisburgh officially put its parcel next to Vergennes back on the market, and might have to be patient. See Page 7.

Panther women seek another win • The Middlebury lacrosse team eyed a 6-0 record when Bowdoin visited on Saturday. See Page 20.

Getting heard

AN ESTIMATED 400 people filled Middlebury’s town green Saturday afternoon to observe the national March for Our Lives gun violence protest. The Vermont House passed a gun control bill at the Statehouse on Friday.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Elder joins Addison-4 House race Lincoln author pens 20th novel

• “The Flight Attendant,” an international crime thriller, is Chris Bohjalian’s 20th novel. See Page 2.

Starksboro Democrat stresses better education, heath care By JOHN FLOWERS STARKSBORO — Caleb Elder has been a leader in his community on renewable energy and education issues. Now he wants to offers his ideas on those and a variety of other subjects as a member of the Vermont House representing the Addison-4 district. The Starksboro Democrat had been considering a run for the past four years, and now believes the time is right. He joins a field that

“To protect the status quo with respect to health care doesn’t make sense right now.”

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already includes fellow Democrats Paul Forlenza and Mari Cordes of Lincoln, as well as incumbent (and top vote-getter in 2016) Rep. Fred Baser, R-Bristol. Rep. Dave Sharpe, D-Bristol,

announced at Town Meeting that, after 16 years, he would not be running for re-election. A primary runoff will be needed to whittle the Addison-4 Democrat competitors down to two. The twoseat district represents Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton and Starksboro. “I’ve followed Vermont politics since I was in high school,” Elder said. “I always have been interested in our citizen Legislature.” While every state legislature (See Elder, Page 19)

Ferrisburgh hazmat event first of three in rural precincts By ANDY KIRKALDY FERRISBURGH — Ferrisburgh and Panton residents will have a chance to dispose of hazardous household waste locally on May 19, instead of having to take the garbage to the Addison County Solid Waste (See Hazmat, Page 32)

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Bohjalian thriller relies on sense of ‘dread’ Author’s 20th work has global focus By CHRISTOPHER ROSS MIDDLEBURY — Chris Bohjalian’s daughter, Grace Experience, once told him, “Your sweet spot as a writer is seriously messed-up young women.” A week after the release of his 20th novel, The Flight Attendant, the Weybridge writer elaborated over coffee at Carol’s Hungry Mind in Middlebury. “Being a father is very important to that. When I write about women in jeopardy, courageous young women, women battling all kinds of demons, I think I’m going to that place because it’s the part of my psyche that causes me the most anxiety, because I love my daughter and my wife so much.” When his books are working, he said, they are in large measure about dread. “That’s what keeps you turning the pages, certainly in a book like The Flight Attendant.” The international crime thriller opens with the flight attendant in question, Cassie Bowden, waking up from an alcoholic blackout in Dubai, unsure about whether or not she has committed murder. She vows to quit drinking that day, but finds she cannot. “I come from a family of alcoholics on both sides,” Bohjalian said. “I will never glamorize alcohol.” That said, he appreciates the aesthetic beauty of a great bar, and he was in one such bar when he got the idea for his latest novel. “I was looking at this beautiful bar. I was thinking about the miracle of aviation and the fact I’d had breakfast in Armenia and I’m having dinner in New York City. And I was thinking about Russia.” Those three threads were

CHRIS BOHJALIAN enough. He asked the bartender for all the scrap paper he had, and for the next 45 minutes Bohjalian wrote frenetically at the bar, drinking arak, an anise-flavored alcohol he

described as “weaponized ouzo.” Bohjalian doesn’t typically write in bars, however, and alcohol is never part of his creative process. “I drink pretty little,” he said.

Instead, Bohjalian begins his writing days at 6:00 a.m. with sugar-free Red Bull on the rocks and a few minutes with the dictionary. “I’ve got a really big dictionary that sits on a podium in my office, and I’ll just pick out a fun word for the day — ‘luminescent,’ ‘noctivagant,’ ‘cerulean’ — and I will see if I can work it into the text.” Bohjalian conducted plenty of research, he said — on the FBI, flight attendants — but sometimes he just got lucky. “I was chatting at one point with a British-Armenian philanthropist about economic development projects in Armenia and he started just telling me about dealing with Russian oligarchs of a certain ilk, and what it’s like when a deal goes bad — in Dubai or Donetsk — and these stories were chilling. The more he talked, the more I thought, ‘This is just the ultimate narrative gift.’” The Flight Attendant is the third of his novels in which Russia makes an appearance. “I love Russian literature. And every time I’m in Russia or Armenia or a post-Soviet republic, I’m utterly fascinated by the unbelievable beauty of the people that you meet on the street, and by the unbelievable corruption and excess. Our 1 percent is downright democratic compared with their 1 percent.” Speaking as an American citizen, he said, Russian president Vladimir Putin is a nightmare, but for a novelist he is the gift that keeps on giving. “I mean, the guy’s a Bond villain.” He’ll likely return to Russia for future literary adventures, but Bohjalian said his next project, set in 1662 Boston, will focus on the first woman in North America to file for divorce because of domestic violence. (See Bohjalian, Page 3)

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By MIKE DONOGHUE BURLINGTON — A 20-year-old Addison County man has pleaded not guilty in U.S. District Court to federal charges of distribution of child pornography and assault on a federal agent during a court-ordered search at his home. Colin Germain, who was living at his family home on Twitchell Hill Road in New Haven at the time of the charges, appeared briefly in court in Burlington this past Friday to deny both felony charges. Magistrate Judge John M. Conroy agreed to release Germain on conditions, including that he now live in Orwell. Germain’s guardianship has recently changed, court records show. Conroy restricted Germain’s travel to Vermont, unless pre-approved. Germain must participate in mental health counseling and stay away from government witnesses. But he is allowed to have contact with his mother and stepfather, Conroy ruled. Germain also is prohibited from possessing any child pornography; can’t associate with anybody under the age of 18, except with the presence of an adult who knows his background; must avoid any areas where children congregate, including schools and daycare facilities, playgrounds, parks and arcades unless pre-approved. If convicted, Germain faces between 5 and 20 years in prison on the child pornography count and up to eight years in prison on the assault charge, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said Germain was initially charged by the Department of Homeland Security in a criminal complaint maintaining he knowingly used his computer on Aug. 2 to distribute the (See Innocent plea, Page 3)

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TWO WINDOWS AND a door are boarded up on the front of an out building in Ferrisburgh last week.

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Bohjalian (Continued from Page 2) “I hope the reader will be captivated by Mary Deerfield’s story, and the way she is standing up against the patriarchy, but I hope also you’re seeing parallels with the Women’s March or the #metoo movement in the present.” The three strong women in his life, Bohjalian said, are his best readers: his daughter; his wife, Victoria Blewer; and his editor at Doubleday, Jenny Jackson. “They are quite clear and candid

with me about when something is working or not working. As my wife has said to me when she’s being critical about a scene: ‘Wouldn’t you rather hear it from me than The New York Times?’” The Flight Attendant debuted at No. 8 on that newspaper’s April 1 bestseller list and is available at the Vermont Book Shop and elsewhere. After they’ve turned its last page, Bohjalian fans will have something else to look forward to while they

await the author’s next novel: Big Bang Theory actress Kaley Cuoco has announced that she plans to produce and star in a TV-movie adaptation of The Flight Attendant. The filming schedule has not been released yet, but Bohjalian is excited about the project. “I have complete faith in Kaley,” he said. “Kaley gets Cassie. It’s preternatural how much she understands this woman.” Reach Christopher Ross at christopherr@addisonindependent.com.

(Continued from Page 2) visual depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct. Germain also faced a second charge that he kicked a federal investigator while a court-ordered search was conducted at his New Haven home on Nov. 7. Germain appeared briefly in court on March 9 to learn about the charges against him and the hearing was continued until March 16. A federal grand jury indicted Germain on the two felony charges, the day before his hearing was due to continue. Federal agents also requested another search warrant from Conroy on March 13 to go through three game systems, one iPod and four iPhones that were seized during the house raid, court records show. The search warrant request said investigators were seeking evidence of two crimes: production of child pornography and the distribution/possession of child pornography. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicole P. Cate had maintained Germain should be detained for the safety of the community and that the crime victim was a minor. She also noted that when investigators returned to the Germain residence on Feb. 9 there was evidence that he had internet access, an apparent violation of conditions imposed in a state case, Cate wrote. During a Nov. 7 search at the Twitchell Hill Road residence, federal agents, assisted by Bristol

and state police, seized 61 cell phones, 45 Apple iPods, 13 thumb drives, 3 DVD/CDs, and 2 computer tablets among other items, Special Agent Mark Curtis of Homeland Security Investigations reported in court papers. Court papers maintain Germain kicked Special Agent Michael McCullagh in the upper, inner section of his right thigh near his groin. Following the November raid, Germain admitted to sending a video involving a girl, Special Agent Caitlin Moynihan said in her five-page complaint. Moynihan said he estimated the girl was about 8 to 10 years old. Germain has denied any sexual contact with children. A child pornography case in Tennessee in March 2016 sparked the Vermont investigation. As the initial investigation continued and a search was conducted in Hartsville, Tenn., on Aug. 14, 2017, investigators found a link to Vermont, court records show. An email address eventually was traced to the residence in New Haven, court records show. Vermont State Police reported they had gone to the house in November 2016 for a family fight and Germain’s mother, Maureen Stevens, indicated that her son “has mental health issues.” Germain, who allegedly had assaulted his stepfather, was taken into protective custody that day, court records show.

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A D D IS ON INDE P E NDEN T

Editorial

Marches protest gun violence, but why now? In Middlebury, about 400 protesters for stricter gun control legislation, joined another 2,500 protesters in Montpelier, and hundreds of thousands of protesters in more than 800 other places around the country and world in mass marches against gun violence. It’s a movement started by students and led by students around the country — a grassroots protest that has turned into one of the largest political movements the country has seen since the Vietnam War protests of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Why? What finally pushed the nation’s collective button to challenge the iron clad grip the gun lobby has held over members of Congress? Madison Knoop, a first-year student at Johnson State College and an organizer of Saturday’s event in Montpelier, reminded the passionate crowd why they were there: “We are here for common sense gun laws that keep people safe. We are here to support our youth who are fighting. We are here because gun violence is a public health issue. We are here because our Congress will not act.” Those are four succinct and thoughtful reasons that are worth a moment’s reflection, particularly these two points: • “Common sense gun laws that keep people safe.” That’s not a radical position. It does not violate the Second Amendment. Americans will still be allowed to own guns to defend themselves. Both sides should want to strive toward legislation that allows adequate gun ownership as well as common sense gun laws. Vermont joined other states this past Friday in passing landmark gun control legislation (S.22) that would, if a final version is approved by the full Legislature and signed by Gov. Phil Scott (something that is expected to happen in the coming days), go a long way to achieving some of the protesters’ goals. • If Congress won’t do what’s in the best interest of the nation, then the people need to boot them out of office and elect representatives that will. The political battle cry the NRA has used for years (Remember in November) could well be turned on its head if the 66 percent of Americans who are clamoring for more gun control vote in November. And while Knoop succinctly summed up why hundreds of thousands of marchers met Saturday in common cause, there were also the touchstone comments of many others, including the 7-year-old girl in Washington who stood in front of the podium to simply proclaim she was tired of hiding in dark closets in her school room during active shooter drills. It’s scary, she said, of being squished together with too many other classmates in the dark closet, imagining a shooter was roaming the halls with an AR-15 loaded to kill as many students as possible. She just wants all the guns, she said, to go away. Gun owners must take those comments to heart. Our current gun laws are not only not working, they are hurting our children in ways we don’t yet fully comprehend. Gun owners might also want to question the gun lobby’s nonsense about the only way to fight gun violence is by arming more people with more weapons, which, as one protester’s sign said, is what the gun merchant says when he’s trying to sell more guns. To counter such bunk, ask yourself one question: If more guns were going to make society safer, then why hasn’t that happened over the past couple of decades the nation’s gun sales have been skyrocketing? It hasn’t because the facts show that more guns create more violence, not less. What’s needed today is for gun owners to start thinking for themselves, and to stop repeating the gun lobby’s false myths. Such claims have always been a bunch of bull, and it’s time gun owners demand more straight talking from an industry that has played them for fools for far too long, and used far too many pandering congressmen as lapdogs. Angelo Lynn

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ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE Christine Mix works with Ferrisburgh Central School first-grader Ava Foster during a cartooning class at the school last Thursday. Mix, a writer and illustrator from Weston, Vt., finished up her two-week residency at the school this week.

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Letters to the Editor Proposed Brandon solar project would be an eyesore As a big supporter of solar, wind and hydro energy farming as an alternative to fossil fuels, I have always thought there is a time and place for everything. This solar project of Conti’s off Park Street in Brandon is not one of them. Not only can this project never be shielded from the view of anyone near it, the loss of the beautiful fields on the edge of town will be lost forever. There is already now one of the state’s largest solar projects in the works in Brandon that is in the

right place. This new one so close to town is totally unnecessary on so many levels. First and foremost, the town of Brandon is in the middle of a huge transformation that will bring it to an all-new level of beautification the town has sorely needed for years. With the generosity of the voters and planning on the selectboard’s part, Park Street will be totally rebuilt and will finally offer pothole-free travel for motorists and bicyclists who will flock to Brandon to take advantage of the

new downtown area. To travel out from the village on Park Street past all the grandiose old homes and out to the surroundings of town on our country roads to wineries, the golf course, maple syrup farms, Brandon Music, and scenery surrounding town we will be blinded by acres of solar panels that will destroy the experience. There is also no benefit to Brandon or anyone affected by this project with the power to be generated. I am sure the power lines (See Letter, Page 5)

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Letters to the Editor Students lauded for recent protests To all the K-12 students in Vermont who are making your voices heard: I want to tell you how impressed so many of us are with you. Realizing that kids like you are the targets of many mass shootings, you have decided to act. You are asking legislators to resist attempts by the NRA and other groups to stifle discussion. You are asking them, instead, to be concerned about your safety and to pass laws that will help protect all of you and all of us. It’s a brave stance you have taken. You have seen that some will use any means to belittle what you are doing; some will say that you are too young to understand, or that you are responding with emotion and not reason, or that you are not individuals responding

out of your own concern, but are pawns of radical adults using you for their own means. It’s a sad fact that every time American citizens try to resist governmental status quo they come under attack, at times mean and bitter, from those who benefit from the way things have been. But you have also seen that so many of us adults see you as fighting for your beliefs (and even your lives), by using your intelligence and power to express your fears of what might happen to you, anger at those in power who resist protecting you, and hopes for a safer future. We agree with and are proud of you independent thinkers. Thank you — most of us are with you. Gerry Loney Middlebury

Letter (Continued from Page 4) will need to be upgraded to handle the new power and this will add to the unsightliness of the project. And don’t get me started on the selling of all the solar credits so other fossil burning companies can continue to pollute. In full disclosure, I must reveal that I own four acres directly next to this project and have spent the last year restoring the old “Dutton Property” from 1890 with it’s towering four-story old barn. I also have the right of first refusal to purchase the eight

acres next to me to the east that part of this project is on. I have tried to follow through on this to protect the area and keep the eight acres away from this kind of construction. Perhaps a contingency of concerned property owners could get together to purchase all the property from Mr. Brooks so he can benefit from his investment and we can save this area of Brandon. The town has come so far! Let’s not let this one get away. Jonathan Blake Salisbury

State budget should support traumatized children

Two headlines in the paper this week inspired me to write the following: “Expand Drug Treatment Network to Battle Addiction” and “Half of $28M Tobacco Settlement Will Go to Fight Opioids.” Let me be the first to congratulate Governor Scott and the State of Vermont for the proactive look and actions to tackle this complex problem. I am dismayed though at the lack of acknowledgment for a segment of our population that is so directly affected by this battle. The children who come from families ravaged by addiction. I work with families who have been fractured, torn apart by addiction. I know that the state is working diligently to address the issue with very young children who have to be scooped up by DCF as babies and toddlers because their parents are unable to parent them. There are not enough foster families to cover the need. We know that. What about the schoolage children? There are not enough foster families to foster children who need therapeutic foster care. These might be school-age children or teens who have spent years watching their families disintegrate before their eyes. This is the silent population that no one talks about. Children come to school traumatized by what they have seen. Just this week I heard from two families whose young children witnessed a parent dying right before them from an overdose.

The police, first responders, DCF workers and therapists do their best and I am grateful for the work that they do. What about when those children enter the doors of their school? I am so disheartened by the Governor’s dictum that school budgets must be reduced. The trickledown effect is that schools are forced to cut staff or try new ‘models’ using less staff. The staff that is being cut reduces that number of caring adults that can work with the children who come to school traumatized. Interventionists, classroom teachers, special educators whose class sizes and caseloads grow with each reduction in professional staff — all are stretched to the maximum of their capacities. Then there are the paraprofessionals who are some of the most unsung heroes in schools. It is a scientific fact that children are not available for learning if their needs of safety and security are not being met. Children who come from families devastated by addiction cannot count on a parent being available to provide that safety and security. Children who come from families that are strong and are available for learning can be traumatized by a child in their class unraveling in front of them, with sometimes very frightening behavior. Yes, schools have protocols for trying to protect all the children. However with reduction in staff, it is harder to implement those

protocols sometimes as quickly as they need to be activated. Reduction in supports for teachers mean that the one-on-one support that a child sometimes needs is not there to help deescalate a child. So the teacher with 20-25 other children in the class has a frightening challenge, to protect both the child unraveling and all of the other children. Teachers can tell you just how many of their students come from families with these challenges. What is happening for those teachers? The resources that they have to help them help children are being eroded with every budget cut, with every reduction in staff. As a new educator in 1972 I had a child who was a biter, a desk knocker-overer, a screamer. She was in first grade. In 1972 she was an anomaly — we just did not have kids who displayed those tendencies. Now every class has not one, no two, not three, but four or five students who need support to help them to address the terror that their bodies feel every day. School is a safe place. There are safe people there. Unfortunately the safe people are slowly being taken away. I would implore Gov. Scott to allocate funds from sources as indicated in the two articles, to replace those eliminated by budget cuts to support schools in providing the support that is needed for our traumatized children. Phoebe Barash Bristol

2015 study makes a powerful case for gun control Regarding your excellent March 19 editorial, “Gun control: Facts vs. fiction.” The “2015 study” you cite makes a powerful case for gun control, showing that states with stronger controls have substantially fewer gun deaths than those with weak controls. This is the best ammunition I’ve seen so far to refute the National Rifle Association’s nonsense that the best response to gun violence is more guns in the hands of more people.

But you didn’t tell your readers who conducted this important study. Please provide this essential bit of information, as I would like to order the full report if possible. Dick Beamish Middlebury Editor’s note: The 2015 study was conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One of the lead authors was Elinor Kaufman, MD, at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York

City. The full study was published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Many reports cite this study, which breaks down the data county by county in the 48 continental United States, though permission is need to gain access to the full study. Also, check out this magazine story from The Atlantic, which is the chart used for the editorial: “The states with the most gun laws see the fewest gun-related deaths, April 28, 2015.” See: tinyurl.com/ydyhr74q.

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Holocaust survivor to speak in Middlebury

MIDDLEBURY — Roman Kent, Chairman of the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors, will lecture at Middlebury College on April 3 and 4, 2018 In the week leading up to Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day (April 12), Middlebury College will welcome Kent to campus. In a conversation with his son Jeffrey, Mr. Kent will speak about his survival during the Holocaust and his active involvement in philanthropy on Tuesday, April 3 at 4:30 p.m. in Axinn 229. On Wednesday, April 4, “Children in the Holocaust,” a documentary Kent co-produced in 1983, will be screened in Axinn 232 at 4:30 p.m. Narrated by Liv Ullmann, the film features interviews with survivors who are now adults but who recall the memories of what they endured

when they were just children during the Holocaust. Born in Lodz, Poland, Kent spent the war years in the Lodz Ghetto and survived — with his younger brother Leon — the Auschwitz, Mertzbachtal, Dornau, and Flossenbürg concentration camps. One sister, Renia Kopelman, also survived and was sent to Sweden at the end of the war. Kent and his brother arrived in the United States in 1946 under the auspices of the children’s quota of the United States Government’s “Displaced Persons Act.” After attending Emory University, Kent became a successful businessman in New York City and his brother went on to become head neurosurgeon of Kaiser in Los Angeles. In addition to numerous other philanthropic positions, Kent serves as President of the Jewish

Foundation for the Righteous, an organization that provides financial support to aged and needy nonJews who rescued Jews during the Holocaust, while preserving their legacy through a national education program. Kent also served as the Treasurer of the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, as well as a member of their negotiating committee. Kent’s recent honors and awards include the Medal of Honor and Recognition bestowed by the Polish Government; Interfaith Committee of Remembrance Humanitarian Award; the Officer’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; and the Elie Wiesel Holocaust Remembrance Award. He is the author of “Courage Was My Only Option” and the children’s book “My Dog Lala.”

Anti-racism film ‘Dolores’ to be shown at the Marquis MIDDLEBURY — The Anti-Racism Film Series will continue at Marquis Theater in Middlebury next week when the group Middlebury Showing Up for Racial Justice will show the film “Dolores” on Wednesday, April 4, at 4 and 7 p.m. This documentary tells the story of one of the most important activists of the modern era, Dolores Huerta. A warrior in the ongoing fight for racial and labor justice, Dolores Huerta

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Middlebury SURJ is part of the Addison Allies Network, which was formed in April 2017 to respond to local farmworkers who wanted to learn English. A network of over 40 volunteers in Addison County now provides English language coaching, help in gaining access to services like GED assistance, necessities like phones and warm winter clothing, and transportation to medical appointments and grocery stores. Addison Allies Network hopes to work with farmers to create solutions to some of the most pressing issues, like transportation and housing. As a special part of the showing of Dolores, SURJ and the Addison Allies Network will be hosting an open table discussion from 5:45-6:45 p.m., in the Marquis Theater’s cafe area, to share ideas and visions on how to continue to support the migrant workers who live and work in and around Addison County.

Karl Dennis, 82, Ferrisburgh FERRISBURGH — Karl Leonard Dennis, 82, died on March 19, 2018, with his children by his side at home in Ferrisburgh, Vt. He was born August 4, 1935 in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada. Karl was employed for many years with George Little Press, Sir Speedy and Buy Monthly Publishing. He was a proud member of the Vergennes American Legion Post 14 and served as sergeant in the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders in Canada. Karl enjoyed hunting, fishing, martial arts, judging beagle trials and traveling near and far with his wife, Irene. Most of all, he loved to tell jokes and make many people laugh. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Irene. They were married 60 years. He was also predeceased by his mom and dad Albert and Laura Dennis, and siblings, Bobbie and Bonnie, all from Cornwall, Ontario. He leaves behind his four children and their spouses; Stuart and Janet Dennis, Shelley and Joe Tourville, Karen Brooks, and Allen and Kim Dennis. He also leaves his grandchildren, whom he loved so very much; Jonathan Dennis and wife Amanda, Alyssa Tourville and fiancé Brad Lewis, Brittany Degree and husband Andy, Christina Conant and husband Sam, Kameron and Kristopher Brooks, and Becky Merchant. He will be greatly missed by his great grandchildren, Jarett, Eva, Stella, Noelle, and our newest addi-

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KARL LEONARD DENNIS tion, Levi. He also leaves his special friend, Lorraine Pease, his faithful companion, Maxie, and many dear friends. Services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, March 30, at The Victory Baptist Church, 862 U.S. Route 7 in Vergennes, with a reception following at the American Legion Post 14, 100 Armory Lane in Vergennes. Memorial contributions can be made to Addison County Home Health & Hospice, PO Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753. A live stream of the ceremony can be followed at victoryvt. org.◊

School Briefs

Bryce Kowalczyk, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2021, has earned the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence at Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y. Ripton native Kowalczyk is a graduate of Middlebury Union

High School majoring in Astronomy and Physics. Students who receive a term grade point average of 3.3 or higher while completing at least three courses earn the fall 2017 Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence.

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worked with Cesar Chavez to form the first farmworkers union, and even today, in her late eighties, continues to struggle against oppression. Filmmaker Peter Bratt chronicles the story of Huerta, from her childhood in Stockton, California through the 1965 grape boycott, to her role in the feminist movement of the 1970s and into the present day. The film features interviews with Gloria Steinem, Angela Davis, Luis Valdez, and some of Dolores Huerta’s eleven children. This is the fifth film to be shown in Showing Up for Racial Justice’s Seeing Color/Seeking Justice Film Series. Each film is shown free of charge, but filmgoers are encouraged to donate if possible. Funds raised at the screening of “Dolores” will benefit Migrant Justice, as well as support Middlebury SURJ’s work with Addison County farm workers, many of whom face extreme hardship and the constant fear of arrest and deportation.

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Ferrisburgh land back on market Clerk Gloria Warden that, with help from temporary assistant Jean Silveira, she and Assistant Clerk Pam Cousino have almost caught up with what was backlog of hundreds By ANDY KIRKALDY of pages of documents that had to be FERRISBURGH — A 34.91recorded. Those documents includacre parcel in Ferrisbrugh next to ed deeds, mortgages and permits. Vergennes is formally back on the Warden said recording should be market, but its listing agent said it up to date by the end of the month, could be a tough sell but said the board due to a four-year-old should not be hasty to “All we can do is Act 250 provision. end Silveira’s tenure The Ferrisburgh keep it out there, in the town office. selectboard on Tues- keep marketing “Until we’re day last week signed the property, and caught up it’s hard to a new agreement hope we find say” how much help with real estate browill be needed to somebody who ker Duncan Harris of keep up with a workBurlington’s King- wants to do an load that includes sland Company to agricultural project about 10 hours a market the property there.” week Cousino is for $375,000. That’s — Duncan Harris supposed to dedicate the same asking price to board of listers’ that has attracted paperwork, she said. three buyers, none of whom has been Warden added that Silveira — able to close a deal, since 2011. who as the board’s minute-taker was This winter, Monkton resident present — had handled a number of Andrew Peterson backed out of a duties, including helping customers $337,500 agreement to buy the land at the window, doing paperwork and because he said he could not obtain answering the phone. financing to expand his malt-pro“Jean has been a tremendous asset cessing company at the site, which in the office,” she said. fronts Routes 7 and 22A. In late 2014 auto dealer Tom Denecker terminated his $350,000 deal with the town because he believed — and town officials agreed — he would not be able to obtain an Act 250 permit. An earlier deal with a Montpelier developer fell through due to its financing contingency. The problem Denecker faced is the one that still hangs over the property, Harris said. In 2014 the Legislature created Act 250 Criterion 9L, which is designed to combat sprawl. The land lies at the edge of Vergennes, but does contain open fields, and there is farmland in the area. Peterson said state officials generally smiled on his proposal, but they came out in force to oppose Denecker at local Act 250 hearings. Harris said 9L hangs over the property because of its prominent, but per state officials problematic, location and immediate surroundings. “We’re in a tough place with that piece of land,” he said, adding, “If it weren’t for 9L we’d have a car dealership there right now.” Harris suggested that a successful future buyer of the land might have to have a plan with an agricultural component to get through Act 250. “All we can do is keep it out there, keep marketing the property, and hope we find somebody who wants to do an agricultural project there,” he said. Although Harris has been involved in deals that didn’t work out, selectboard members appreciated his efforts. “Certainly you’ve gone to the mat for us several times,” said Rick Ebel, who was chosen as the board’s new chairman at the beginning of the meeting. OFFICE HELP? The board also heard from Town

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Lister Carl Cole echoed Warden, adding it might be cheaper to pay Silveira’s wages than those of professional appraiser Justus De Vries if he has to shuffle papers to get his work done. “The listers feel very strongly it’s important to keep things up to date,” Cole said, noting also that if recording is not up to date it also takes longer for attorneys to do title searches and thus increases costs for residents. The board agreed with Ebel’s decision to keep Silveira on board until May 1, at which point, he said, the board will have a better sense of the workload and “maybe we’ll be in a position to make a decision.” On March 20, the selectboard also: • Chose new officers. As well as electing Ebel as chairman, members picked Michael “Red” Muir as vice chairman and new member Jessica James as clerk, a position that means she will record minutes at certain special meetings. • Approved road foreman John Bull’s recommendation of a loader at a cost of $101,820. Residents backed that expenditure at town meeting.

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Breakfast with legislators

GOV. PHIL SCOTT address Legislative Breakfast attendees at St. Peter’s Parish Hall in Vergennes, last spring. Meet with Addison County legislators and discuss important issues at the next Legislative Breakfast in Salisbury on Monday, April 2, from 7-8:45 a.m. in the Salisbury Congregational Church. Independent file photo/Trent Campbell

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E-book workshop in Middlebury. Monday, March 26, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury. Chris Kirby from Ilsley Public Library will help attendees learn how to download e-books and access audio books. He’ll share what’s available for the visually impaired, process library card requests on the spot, and help with other requests. Free and open to the public.

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“Crafting a Benefits Plan to Keep Talented Employees” in Bristol. Tuesday, March 27, 8-9:30 a.m., Bristol Fire Station. Addison County Chamber of Commerce invites Small business to a workshop with Shawn Oxford of Bristol Financial Services to uncover benefits commonly sought after by potential employees/existing employees and how to implement them in a logical and reasonable

way. Members free/non-members $10. Register at employeebenefitsplan.eventbrite.com. Age Well Senior Luncheon in Vergennes. Tuesday, March 27, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Lane. Bingo, tai chi and coffee hour followed by a noon meal of roast pork with cider sauce, mashed potatoes, California blend vegetables, wheat roll, and oatmeal craisin cookie. Bring your own place setting. Free transportation may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-1946. $5 suggested donation. Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. One-man performance in Middlebury. Tuesday, March 27, 10-11 a.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury. Ethan Bowen of Bald Mountain Theater presents a one-man performance of Tim O’Brien’s “Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong,” a Vietnam era piece. This immersive experience in storytelling is supported by surround sound design. Free and open to the public. Septic System Maintenance and Best Practices presentation in Orwell. Tuesday, March 27, 7 p.m., Orwell Free Library, 473 Main St. Soil Scientist Sheri Young discusses methods for a healthy and safe septic system. Free. Elka Bong, Dei Xhrist and Jane Boxall perform in Vergennes. Tuesday, March 27, 7 p.m., Northern Daughters Gallery, 221 Main St. Elka Bong, a.k.a. Al Margolis plays clarinet, violin, objects and contact mics, Walter Wright on AVSynth, Dei Xhrist on voice electronics and Jane Boxall on percussion. VUHS Instrumental Concert in Vergennes. Tuesday, March 27, 7 p.m., VUHS Auditorium. Come hear the Vergennes Union Middle and High School Jazz and Concert Bands. Album quilters presentation in Middlebury. Tuesday, March 27, 7-8:30 p.m., American Legion, 49 Wilson Rd. Katie Wood Kirchoff, Ph.D., Associate Curator at the Shelburne Museum, will deliver a slide presentation on “album quilts” in the museum’s collection. More info at milkandhoneyquilters.com or milkandhoneyquilters@ yahoo.com.

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A survivor’s story

ROMAN KENT, CHAIRMAN of the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors, will be in Middlebury on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 3 & 4, to share his experiences. In “Courage Was My Only Option” on April 3 at 4:30 p.m., in Axinn Center Room 229, Kent will have a conversation about his survival during the Holocaust and his active involvement in philanthropy. Then on April 4 at 4:30 p.m., in Axinn Center 232, Kent, who was a producer for the film “Children in the Holocaust,” will offer a Q&A following a screening of the film.

WEDNESDAY

Age Well Senior Luncheon in Shoreham. Wednesday, March 28, 11 a.m., Halfway House, Route 22A. Soup, sandwich, coleslaw, dessert and beverage. Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. $5 suggested donation does not include gratuity. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. CCV info session in Middlebury. Wednesday, March. 28, 12:15-1:15 p.m., CCV Middlebury, 10 Merchants Row. At “Getting Started at Community College of Vermont (CCV)” learn about translating years of experience into college credit, admissions pathways to UVM, VTC, Castleton, and other Vermont colleges, Tuitionfree opportunities for high school students and

more. More info at 802-388-3032. ANESU Early Education developmental screening in Bristol. Thursday, March 28, 1-4:30 p.m., Bristol Elementary School 57 Mountain St. Free. Children three years old by Sept. 1 or four years old not previously screened are invited to attend. Screenings take about one hour. To schedule an appointment or for more info call ANESU Early Education Program at 802-453-3674. Basic Bridge Book 2 in Middlebury. Wednesday, March 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Community Room, Helen Porter Rehabilitation and Nursing. Instructor Audrey Grant on Competitive Bidding. A 6-week course. Through April 25. Free and open to the public. More info at 802-462-3373. Grief support group in Middlebury. Begins Wednesday, March 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Hospice Volunteer Services, Marbleworks. A free 8-week group held in a safe, compassionate, supportive environment. Space limited. More info call 802-388-4111 or e-mail mrgrt.olson@gmail.com. Peggy Shinn in Middlebury. Wednesday, March 28, 6:30 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. Vermont Author and Sports Journalist Shinn will read from, discuss and sign “World Class: The Making of the U.S. Women’s Cross-Country Ski Team,” her new book chronicling the dramatic rise of the now Olympic Gold Medal-winning team.

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Age Well Senior Luncheon in Vergennes. Thursday, March 29, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Lane. Bingo, tai chi and coffee hour followed by a noon meal of sausage with onions and peppers on a hoagie roll, baked beans, winter mix vegetables, and applesauce with cinnamon. Bring your own place setting. Free transportation may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-1946. Advanced reservations required. $5 suggested donation. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. “Orgelgebet” performed in Middlebury. Thursday, March 29, 12:15-12:45 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3 Main St. St. Stephen’s 7th annual noonday recital series continues with the story of Holy Week told in the organ music of Bach, Flor Peeters, Piet Kee, Richard Yardumian and Philip James. George Matthew Jr., organist. Free. Turkey talk in Ferrisburgh. Thursday, March 29, 6-7:30 p.m., Ferrisburgh Town Offices, Route 7. The Ferrisburgh Conservation Commissions invites all to come to an evening program with Vermont wild turkey Biologist Chris Bernier to learn about our wild neighbors. Learn about turkey biology and conservation efforts.

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Donation collection in Addison. Friday, March 30, noon-3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Addison Central School, 121 Route 17 W. Collection of household goods needed for a family of six that lost their home to fire — from furniture to electronics to pots and pans, particularly four twin beds, six bureaus and bedding. All items should be in good, usable and saleable condition. Items not used by the family will be sold in rummage sale the following day and proceeds given to the family. Volunteers needed. More info call Joy Pouliot 802-759-2887 or Suzy Hunt 802-759-2618. “Organ Music of Passiontide” in Middlebury. Friday, March 30, 7-7:50 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3 Main St. Three of Middlebury’s organists — Frederic DeHaven, George Matthew Jr. and Emory Fanning — will perform works reflecting the events of Holy Week. Music by Bach, Surzynski, Malling, Couperin, Buxtehude and Telemann. Stealing From Work comedy show in Middlebury. Friday, March 30, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Maple St. Join this comedy sketch team for their first visit to Middlebury. In “The Unbearable Whiteness of Being,” the troupe spoofs contemporary culture and the political climate with local flavor. Tickets $15 (plus $2 preservation fee) available at townhallteater.org, by calling 802-382-9222, at the THT box office (Mon-Sat, noon-5 pm) or at the door, if available.

Heliand Consort performs “Perfumes of Paris” in Middlebury. Friday, March 30, 7:30 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. This dynamic group of virtuoso musicians play music from Paris at the dawn of the 20th Century through the Roaring 20s and& beyond. Cynthia Huard, piano; Rachael Elliott, bassoon; Katie Oprea, oboe; Elisabeth LeBlanc, clarinet. Free, open to the public and accessible to those with disabilities. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek.com. The Grift in New Haven. Friday, March 30, 8 p.m., Tourterelle, Route 7. Help raise funds to support the mentoring program at Mount Abraham Union High School. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $20 adult/$10 student. All proceeds will go to the mentoring at Mt. Abraham.

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Day before Easter bake sale & bottle drive in New Haven. Saturday, March 31, 7 a.m.-noon, Village Green Market, across from the town green. Delicious homemade baked goods for sale, fresh and just in time for Easter Dinner. Sale of the items will help to support The Congregational Church’s Ladies Union. A can and bottle drive will run at the same time. Feel free to bring cans and bottles to the Village Green Market when attending the Candy Hunt or the Bake Sale. More info call Suzy Roorda 802-453-5978 or 802-453-3516 Ext. 17. Benefit rummage sale in Addison. Saturday, March 31, 9 a.m.-noon, Addison Central School, 121 Route 17 W. Sale to benefit Jody Forbes, Sabrina Bell and their four children, who lost their home in Addison and everything they owned in a fire. Volunteers needed. More info contact Joy Pouliot 802-759-2887 or Suzy Hunt 802-759-2618. 5-town community forum coming in Bristol. Saturday, March 31, 9-11:30 a.m., Mount Abraham Union High School, Airport Rd. Two forums, one focusing on learning (Education) and the other focusing on Mt. Abe as a Five-Town Community Center (Economy, Ecology, and Equity). All ideas will be heard, recorded, shared, and celebrated. Spring candy hunt in New Haven. Saturday, March 31, 10 a.m., on the town green. Come out for new Haven’s annual rain, snow or sunshine event for children ages preschool to 3rd grade. Make sure to bring a basket and a camera. All children should be accompanied by an adult and dressed appropriately for the unpredictable spring weather (frozen fingers are no fun). More info call Suzy 802-453-5978 or 802-453-3516 ext.17. “Cosí Fan Tutte” live in HD in Middlebury. Saturday, March 31, 1 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Mozart’s comedy about the sexes is set in a world inspired by 1950s Coney Island in the MET production. A free talk about the opera will be given in the studio on the lower level before broadcast at 12:15 p.m. Tickets $24 (plus $2 preservation fee)/$10 students (plus $1 preservation fee) available at townhallteater.org, by calling 802-382-9222, at the THT box office (Mon-Sat, noon-5 pm) or at the door, if available.

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Easter egg hunt and open barn in Middlebury. Sunday, April 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., The Eddy Farm, 1815 South St. Ext. Pony rides, prizes, egg painting along with an Easter egg hunt. Bring a basket and appropriate footwear. Snacks available and horse treats welcome. No early birds or dogs. Rain or shine. More info at 802-388-6196. Annual Easter community luncheon in Middlebury. Sunday, April 1, VFW, 530 Exchange St.

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Legislative breakfast in Salisbury. Monday, April 2, 7-8:45 a.m., Congregational Church, Maple St. Meet with Addison County legislators and discuss issues important to Addison County. Purchase of breakfast not required to attend but helps our hosts to defray the cost of opening their

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Professor Michole Biancosino. Post-show talk back immediately following Friday night production. Tickets $15 general public/$12 Middlebury College ID card holders/$6 for Middlebury College students. More info at 802-443-MIDD (6433) or go.middlebury.edu/arts.

hall. Sponsored by Bridport grange 303 and the Addison County Farm Bureau.

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TUESDAY

Age Well Senior Luncheon in Vergennes. Tuesday, April 3, 10 a.m., Vergennes Ares Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Lane. Bingo, tai chi and coffee hour followed by a noon meal of shepherd’s pie with corn, green beans, wheat roll and carrot cake with whipped cream topping. Bring your own place setting. Free transportation may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-1946. Advanced reservations required. $5 suggested donation. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Yom Hashoah event: “Courage Was My Only Option” in Middlebury. Tuesday, April 3, 4:30 p.m., Axinn 229, Middlebury College. Roman Kent, Chairman of the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors, will have a conversation about his survival during the Holocaust and his active involvement in philanthropy with his son Jeffrey Kent.

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WEDNESDAY

Age Well Senior Luncheon in Middlebury. Wednesday, April 4, 11 a.m., Middlebury Rec Center, Creek Rd. Entertainment followed by a noon meal of BBQ pork loin, mashed potatoes, California blend vegetables, dinner roll and apple pie with whipped cream. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Cezanne – Portraits of a Life on screen in Middlebury. Wednesday, April 4, 11 a.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The latest installment in THT’s Great Art Wednesdays takes viewers beyond exhibitions to the places Cezanne lived and worked. Tickets $13/$8 (plus $2 preservation fee) available at townhallteater.org, by calling 802-382-9222, at the THT box office (Mon-Sat, noon-5 pm) or at the door, if available. “Dolores” on screen in Middlebury. Wednesday, April 4, 4 and 7 p.m., Marquis Theater, 65 Main St. Middlebury’s Showing up for racial Justice (SURJ) presents the story of Dolores Huerta, one of the most important activists of the modern era. A warrior in the ongoing fight for racial and labor justice, Huerta worked with Cesar Chavez to form the first farmworkers union, and even today, in her late eighties, continues to struggle against oppression. Between screenings SURJ and the Addison Allies Network will host an open table discussion from 5:45-6:45pm, in the cafe area on how to continue to support the migrant workers who live and work in and around Addison County. Part of the racial identities/racial justice film series. Suggested donation $10, but no one turned away for lack of funds. Proceeds support Migrant Justice, and SURJ’s work with Addison County farm workers. Yom Hashoah film screening of “Children in the Holocaust” in Middlebury. Wednesday, April 4, 4:30 p.m., Axinn 232, Middlebury College. Narrated by Liv Ullmann, this film features interviews with people who survived the Holocaust as children and recall the memories of the plight they endured. Q&A with producer Roman Kent and his son Jeffrey Kent to follow event. “Rhythms of Body, Rhythms of Brain” Lecture in Middlebury. Wednesday, April 4, 4:30 p.m., Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Dr. Julia Basso, neuroscientist, dancer, Middlebury alumna and Visiting Assistant Professor of Neuroscience will discuss the bodybrain connection, focusing on the relationship between the self-organizing nature of the brain and the self-organizing processes that drives group behavior in Compositional Improvisation. Free. Basic Bridge Book 2 in Middlebury. Wednesday, April 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Community Room, Helen Porter Rehabilitation and Nursing. Audrey Grant: Competitive Bidding. A 6-week course. Through April 25. Free and open to the public. More info at 802-462-3373. Understanding scripture lecture in Middlebury.

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Suffragette triumph

IN “VOTE FOR Women” Ticonderoga Historical Society Program Manager and former Essex County (N.Y.) Historian Diane O’Connor will discuss the long fight for women’s suffrage in New York state, where women won the right to vote in 1917, and how local women on both sides of the lake played a strategic part in winning voting rights for women across the United States. The talk takes place on Wednesday, April 4, at 7 p.m. at Platt Memorial Library in Shoreham.

Wednesday, April 4, 7 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Middlebury Professor Emeritus John Keene considers how we come to understand scripture and gain an interfaith reading of the text by stepping back to see it in context. Part of the Vermont Humanities Council First Wednesdays series. “Vote for Women” in Shoreham. Wednesday, April 4, 7 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, Main St. Join the Shoreham Historical Society for this talk and audio-visual, given by Ticonderoga Historical Society Program Manager and former Essex County (N.Y.) Historian Diane O’Connor, on the long fight for women’s suffrage in New York State, where women won the right to vote in 1917, more than two years before the national amendment to the constitution was ratified. Learn how local women on both sides of the lake played a strategic part in winning voting rights for women across the United States.

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Age Well Senior Luncheon in Vergennes. Thursday, April 5, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Lane. Bingo, tai chi, and coffee hour followed by a noon meal of pork loin with cider sauce, cheese tortellini with garlic butter, tossed salad, banana muffin and mandarin oranges. Bring your own place setting. Free transportation may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-1946. $5 suggested donation. Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle to reserve 802-377-1419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Senior meal in Bristol. Thursday, April 5, noon, The First Baptist Church of Bristol, North St. Menu includes baked ham, mashed potatoes, parsley carrots, homemade rolls and banana pudding bars. Suggested donation $4. To be on the list call Nancy at 802-453-5276. Come early and enjoy meeting friends and make new ones. Poetry reading in Middlebury. Thursday, April 5, 3-4 p.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury. Come hear local poet Gary Margolis read selected works. He’ll take questions afterwards and have books of his poems to sign. Level 2 Bridge Class in Vergennes. Thursday, begins April 5, 5-7 p.m., Bixby Library 3258 Main St. Join teacher Louise Acker for “Bridge Basics 2: Competitive Bidding.” Classes are free and open to the public. Through May 10. Register at Bixby Library at 802-877-2211 or email Maddy Willwerth at maddy.willwerth@bixbylibrary.org. A minimum number of participants needed. Sign up by April 2. More info contact Irma Heeter at 802- 877-3377. “Secrets of Publishing Explained” in Vergennes. Begins April 5, 6-8 p.m., Otter Creek Room, Bixby Library, 258 Main St. Join author Megan Price Thursdays in April (5, 12,19 & 26) to learn

about the revolution underway in the world of book publishing and how you can become an author. Designed to help writers and poets better understand the terminology, steps and choices involved in becoming an author and/or publisher. Not a writing class. Class size is limited to 20. Free. Participants should attend all four classes. Register by April 2 by emailing maddy.willwerth@ bixbylibrary.org. Early registration is appreciated. Choral Concert in Vergennes. Thursday, April 5, 7 p.m., VUHS Auditorium. Come hear Vergennes Union Middle and High School Choirs. Twist O’ Wool Spinning Guild meeting in Middlebury. Thursday, April 5, 7 p.m., American Legion, 49 Wilson Rd. Join the guild for their monthly meeting followed by guest speaker Donna Druchanas. All are welcome. More info call 802-453-5960. Mac user group meeting in Middlebury. Thursday, April 5, 7-8:30 p.m., Community Meeting Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Focus on password management ideas including apps such as OnePass, share favorite apps of other kinds, and problem-solving for Apple products, including Macintosh computers, iPhones, iPads, and the Apple watch. All are welcome, no matter the level of expertise. Free. “The Wolves” on stage in Middlebury. Thursday, April 5, 7:30 p.m., Seeler Studio Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. The Vermont Premiere of the Obie Awardwinning play by Sarah DeLappe, directed by Assistant Professor Michole Biancosino. Tickets $15 general public/$12 Middlebury College ID card holders/$6 for Middlebury College students. More info at 802-443-MIDD (6433) or go.middlebury.edu/arts.

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Age Well Senior Luncheon in Middlebury. Friday, April 6, 11 a.m., VFW, 530 Exchange St. Menu includes baked ham, mashed potatoes, broccoli florets, tossed salad, dinner roll and carrot cake with light buttercream frosting. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. Advanced tickets required. Call Michelle Eastman at 802-3771419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. “Barn Art” opening reception in Brandon. Friday, April 6, 5-7 p.m., The Compass Music and Arts Center, 333 Jones Dr. Experience this new exhibit, a collection of works from 31 different artists in celebration of these functional, yet stunning, architectural gems. The exhibit runs from April 6 through June 16. More info at cmacvt.org. “The Wolves” on stage in Middlebury. Friday, April 6, 7:30 p.m., Seeler Studio Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. The Vermont Premiere of the Obie Award-winning play by Sarah DeLappe, directed by Assistant

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Green Mountain Club hike in Bristol. Saturday, April 7, 4783 Plank Rd. Moderate three-mile loop hike to an eastern ridge. Meet at Watershed’s parking area. Wear appropriate clothing; bring water, food and hiking poles if desired. More info contact Ruth Penfield at ruthpenfield@gmail.com or 802-3885407. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org. Pancake Breakfast ion Middlebury. Saturday, April 7, 8 a.m.-noon, American Legion, 49 Wilson Rd. Eat local at this benefit for the Friends of Middlebury Baseball. Pancakes and donut puffs from Middlebury Bagel and Deli; white and chocolate milk from the cows of Monument Farms; sausage from Duclos and Thompson; fresh maple syrup, maple cream, maple sugar from Bread Loaf View Farm; hot coffee and hash browns from Small City Market. Regular plate $9.00/child’s plate (12 and under) $5.00. “The Wolves” on stage in Middlebury. Saturday, April 7, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Seeler Studio Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. The Vermont Premiere of the Obie Awardwinning play by Sarah DeLappe, directed by Assistant Professor Michole Biancosino. Tickets $15 general public/$12 Middlebury College ID card holders/$6 for Middlebury College students. More info at 802-443-MIDD (6433) or go.middlebury.edu/arts. Stellaria Trio in Brandon. Saturday, April 7, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. In ‘Dark Horses’ Violinist Letitia Quante, cellist John Dunlop, and pianist Claire Black present the new program ‘Dark Horses’ which will include Beethoven’s Piano Trio No. 6 in E-flat Major and Dvořák’s Piano Trio No. 3 in F Minor. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20. Pre-concert dinner available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info call 802-247-4295 or e-mail info@brandon-music.net. Robinson & Rohe perform in Ripton. Saturday, April 7, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House, Route 125. Jean Rohe and Liam Robinson met a decade ago through their love of participatory music-making and American folk song. Their original repertoire is inspired by the traditions they hold dear and features carefully crafted lyrics, elegant vocal harmonies, and detailed arrangements for guitar, banjo, and accordion. Tickets $10 general admission/$15 generous admission/$3 kids under 12.

LIVEMUSIC Elka Bong, Dei Xhrist and Jane Boxall in Vergennes. Tuesday, March 27, 7 p.m., Northern Daughters Gallery. VUHS Instrumental Concert in Vergennes. Tuesday, March 27, 7 p.m., VUHS Auditorium. “Orgelgebet” performed in Middlebury. Thursday, March 29, 12:15-12:45 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. “Organ Music of Passiontide” in Middlebury. Friday, March 30, 7-7:50 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Heliand Consort in Middlebury. Friday, March 30, 7:30 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek. The Grift in New Haven. Friday, March 30, 8 p.m., Tourterelle. Soulstice in Middlebury. Saturday, April 31, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Notte. Choral Concert in Vergennes. Thursday, April 5, 7 p.m., VUHS Auditorium. Robinson & Rohe in Ripton. Saturday, April 7, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House. Stellaria Trio in Brandon. Saturday, April 7, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music. One for the Road in Middlebury. Saturday, April 7, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Notte.

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STEALING FROM WORK will stage their sketch comedy show “The Unbearable Whiteness of Being” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 30, at Town Hall Theater.

THT stage to host a sketchy comedy and an opera The Metropolitan Opera’s others) with a startlingly modern production of “Così Fan Tutte” will tone; and a beautiful score depicting be shown at Middlebury’s Town questionable behavior. “Così Fan Tutte” was only Hall Theater at 1 p.m. on Saturday, moderately successful at its March 31. A winning cast comes together premiere and remained just outside the standard repertoire for Phelim McDermott’s clever vision of Mozart’s for more than a century. comedy about the sexes, “Così” still poses set in a carnival-esque, unique challenges, and funhouse environment correspondingly unique inspired by 1950s Coney rewards, for the public Island — complete with today. Every possible bearded ladies, fire eaters, impression of love — by Greg Pahl from the loftiest to the and a Ferris wheel. Manipulating the basest — is explored in this extraordinary action are the Don Alfonso of Christopher Maltman opera. and the Despina of Tony Award– The music of Wolfgang Amadeus winner Kelli O’Hara, with Amanda Mozart (1756–1791) continues Majeski, Serena Malfi, Ben Bliss, to enthrall audiences around the and Adam Plachetka as the pairs of world. His achievements in opera, young lovers who test each other’s in terms of beauty, vocal challenge faithfulness. David Robertson and dramatic insight, remain conducts. unsurpassed. The third and final collaboration The extraordinary Lorenzo between Mozart and librettist Da Ponte (1749–1838) led an Lorenzo Da Ponte is a fascinating adventurous life in Venice and paradox: a frothy comedy of Vienna. He supplied librettos for manners with an intensely dark the prominent composers of his take on human nature; an old story time, including Antonio Salieri, (it has antecedents in Boccaccio, and collaborated with Mozart on (See Arts Beat, Page 11) Shakespeare and Cervantes, among

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Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) his greatest operatic achievements, including “Così Fan Tutte,” “Le Nozze di Figaro,” and “Don Giovanni.” Da Ponte migrated to America and eventually settled in New York, where he was granted the first Chair of Italian at Columbia College (now University). The run time is three hours, 31 minutes. A free talk about this opera will be given in the studio on the lower level before the broadcast at 12:15 p.m. (45 minutes before the start time) by Scott Morrison. Tickets are $24/$10 students and may be purchased at townhallteater. org, by calling 802-382-9222, at the THT box office (Monday - Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.) or at the door, if available. “STEALING FROM WORK: THE UNBEARABLE WHITENESS OF BEING” Stealing from Work comes to Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater for the first time ever at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 30 with a full show of sketch comedy, “The Unbearable Whiteness of Being,” written by Angie Albeck and Marianne DiMascio. Join actors Marianne DiMascio, Amy Halpin Riley, Alex Hudson, Jory Raphael and Geeda Searfoorce for a fast-paced evening of lunacy and lampoonery. Directed by Seth Jarvis, the actors deftly transform into a different set of extraordinary characters, alternately spoofing contemporary culture and the political issues of the past and present. With sound design by Jess Wilson, Stealing from Work’s

production takes on familiar and new topics, all with a local flavor. Albeck and DiMascio founded Stealing from Work in 2011. Reactions from previous productions included: “I loved how you made me laugh and cringe at the same time!” “The writing is very witty, incisive and wonderful,” “Sexy, crude, and refined,” and “Wow. Wow. Wow. Funny, offensive and irreverent — it doesn’t get better than that!” Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at townhallteater.org, by calling 802-382-9222, at the THT box office (Monday - Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.) or at the door, if available. Additional information is at facebook.com/StealingFromWork. LIVE MUSIC AT NOTTE There will be two live performances this week at Notte Neapolitan Pizza Bar (formerly Two Brothers Lounge and Stage) located downstairs at 86 Main Street in Middlebury. On Wednesday, March 28, The Open Mic is hosted at 9 p.m. by the ever talented, Mark Sikora. Play solo or join Sikora and friends for a jamming good time. All talent levels are welcome. You never know, what you are going to see and hear at open mic: musicians, comedians, poetry, slam poetry or short stories. It’s free to enter and there is no cover charge. Then, on Saturday, March 31, Notte presents Soulstice at 10 p.m. Soulstice is roots reggae inspired, rock infused, cool running filtered with rub-a-dub sounds — bringing sweet tunes to make you wind up the waist. There is a $3 cover charge. For more information, call 802-3880002.

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PETS IN NEED HOMEWARD BOUND

Addison County’s Humane Society Frito. 5 years, Rottweiler mix, neutered male. Looking for a fun loving, active, and super handsome boy to share your days and nights with? Well look no further. Frito is the one for you! He is friendly and easygoing. He loves his walks and does great on a leash. Frito is strong but gentle and really enjoys a good toy and a comforting tummy pet. He is very interested in observing and checking out his surroundings. Potential adopters should be aware that he can be startled when unexpectedly touched near his back end. Frito is looking for a new home with experienced dog owners and children who are 13 years or older. Cocoa. 4 years, Lab/Pit Bull mix, spayed female. Cocoa is a beautiful gal who got along really well with the dog and cat in her previous home. They all slept near each other, groomed each other, and played together. We are continuing to assess how she does with the other dogs here at the shelter. Cocoa’s previous guardian described her as an active, playful, and friendly cuddle bug. Here at the shelter, Cocoa loves to run around out in the play yard and play fetch with anyone willing to throw her a ball. Cocoa will greatly benefit from training and a patient new family. Bob. 2 years, shorthair tabby & white, neutered male. Meet Bob, the friendly tabby who would be happy to make your acquaintance. Bob is a character! He is incredibly sweet and friendly but will need to take his time when warming up to new environments. Because of this, he definitely would do best in a new home where he had a cat condo or some sort of hidey-hole to retreat to when he is feeling nervous. Bob enjoys attention and is fine being picked up and carried. He is going to make a great cat for people who are patient and affectionate. Come meet this silly guy today! Garnet. 5 years, medium hair grey, spayed female. Meet gorgeous Garnet! Garnet is a type of stone which represents strength and safety and our Garnet would love to help her new family feel strong and safe! This sweet girl is very curious and likes to explore. She doesn’t mind being held and likes human attention. Garnet does well around other cats who keep their distance and are respectful of her space. She may need a little time to warm up but we think once she does, she will make a great companion for many people. Zeus. 4 years, shorthair tuxedo, neutered male. Zeus is playful, sweet, and everyone at the shelter absolutely loves him! As a former stray, he is just happy to have food and a safe and dry place to take cat naps. He lets us know how grateful he is every day through his loving personality and desire for affection. This snuggly guy takes everything in stride, including harness training! Zeus will make a wonderful companion for some lucky person!

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Family loses everything in fire

WEST ADDISON — On Sunday, March 18, Jody Forbes, Sabrina Bell and their four children (ages 13, 15, 16 and 17) lost their home in West Addison and everything they owned in a fire. The fire occurred in the afternoon at a rented home on Route 17 across from Goodies Snack Bar. The fire also destroyed an apartment close by. Addison, Vergennes, Bridport and Crown Point, N.Y., fire departments extinguished the blaze. No people in the homes were injured, but according to Addison Fire Chief Chris Mulliss the home, owned by the Forgues Farm, was already “fully involved” with flames when

one of the tenants called it in at about 4 p.m. “It was pretty much gone when we got the call,” Mulliss said. All personal belongings were lost to a fire that was ruled accidental and apparently started in a living room of one of the apartments, Mulliss said. Thirteen cats, and baby chicks and ducks being kept in a crate, died in the fire, he said. Neighbors said that, after an outpouring of generosity on Monday and Tuesday, Bell, Forbes and their children are all set with clothing, but in need of all kinds of household goods, from furniture and electronics to pots and pans. The Forbes-Bell family is in

A VERGENNES FIREFIGHTER douses the remains of the fire that destroyed the home of Sabrina Bell and Jody Forbes and their children, as well as the home of Chase Atkins.

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particular need of four twin beds, six bureaus and bedding. Donations to help them get back on their feet are being accepted gratefully. Drop-off times for items are Friday, March 30, at Addison Central School from noon-3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. The family will have the opportunity to chose items, and the remainder will go on sale to the general public. The leftovers will be donated to a rummage sale held Saturday, March 31, at Addison Central School from 9 a.m.-noon, with proceeds going directly to the family, Lorraine Franklin explained in an email to the Independent. When making donations organizers kindly ask that all items be in good, usable and saleable condition. Volunteers to help with the dropoff and sale would also be greatly appreciated. For more information contact Joy Pouliot at 759-2887 or Suzy Hunt at 759-2618. Forbes’s sister started a GoFundMe crowdfunding webpage for the Forbes Bell family this week. See the page here: gofundme.com/7shdy-housefire. In the first two days it raised $885 to help them out; but it was a long way from the goal of what they need. According to social media posts, Chase Atkins was living in an apartment behind the Forbes Bell family, and he also lost his home. Atkins has been a member of the Addison Fire Department. In a sign of just what can be lost in a fire, Sabrina Bell posted this message on her Facebook page: “If anybody has any pictures of mine and Jody Forbes’s kids could you please make copies for us? The only ones we have are the ones on our phones, this would be greatly appreciated!”

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School News Briefs Matthew Ferguson, a sophomore majoring in Optical Engineering at the University of Rochester, has been named to the dean’s list for academic achievement for the fall 2017 semester. Ferguson, a resident of Middlebury, is the child of Holly Fulton, and a graduate of Middlebury Union High School.

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Middlebury’s emergency planning (Continued from Page 1) Middlebury’s preparedness planning for a potential future calamity, whether it be flooding, another downtown train derailment or — heaven forbid — a shooter at a school or other public venue. “We try to prepare for things as best we can,” said Middlebury Police Chief Tom Hanley, the town’s emergency response coordinator. In addition to being in charge of Middlebury’s LEOP, Hanley oversees a more elaborate, 204-page document that lists the community’s perceived vulnerabilities — such as flood-prone areas and potential security liabilities — and how emergency responders can address various assaults on those areas. Middlebury police, fire, rescue and other local public safety organizations are constantly refining the document, which is kept private so as not to let ne’er-do-wells in on the community’s game plan for catastrophic incidents, Hanley explained. “We used to have it on file at the town clerk’s office, but there were too many things in there that impact our operations, in terms of how we deal with things,” Hanley said. “We don’t want those things to get out. We don’t like to broadcast where

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informed responders who know the communication frequencies they should use during such incidents so they all know their assignments as they mobilize to the scene, which can be in remote wooded areas. But Hanley noted it’s difficult for agencies to plan for some crises, such as school-related shootings. Such incidents are fluid, and history has shown many of the perpetrators were dealing with mental health issues that defied logic. “We don’t have a specific plan for school shootings; there are too many variables involved,” Hanley said. “If you come up with a plan that’s too finite, it’s never going to work… ” Instead, Middlebury police preach and practice training. Responders — including ambulance and fire services — quickly know the chain of command and what their respective assignments are. This reduces the chances for administrative chaos in a tense and high-adrenaline situation, Hanley noted. Middlebury is fortunate to have a school resource officer, Vegar Boe, who has experience working in pressure cooker situations. Boe was one of eight Middlebury police officers who in October of 2012 responded to a report of an active shooter in the woods near 5454

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Case St. The shooter — the late George Demarais — had allegedly challenged authorities to take his life. Police tried to take Demarais into custody peacefully, but he ignored commands to stop and drop his weapon, according to authorities. Demarais had created a makeshift bunker on his property from which he shot at police, who returned fire and ultimately killed him. “Everybody did what they were supposed to do, the command structure was in place, these guys went to the sound of fire, they had to advance on this guy under fire and engage him so he wasn’t going to hold hostages at a house down the street, or something like that,” Hanley said. “That’s not written in a plan, because you can’t. There are too many variables, so we have to rely on training people to respond to these things.” All of the current Middlebury police officers — except for the two newest members — participated in a recent “active shooter” training session at Mill River High School, according to Hanley. The two new officers will likely receive the same training at an upcoming session in Woodstock, Hanley said. “We acknowledge that training is one thing, but when you’re in a strange environment that you’ve never been in before and a person is shooting at you, things can get very confusing,” Hanley said. “It’s unfortunate in a way we had to deal with that (Demarais incident), but by the same token, I now have six officers here for which (a shooting incident) is not a new thing.” The chief is pleased to have Boe as the department’s first line of defense if there’s ever an armed assailant in Middlebury schools. “I’m fully confident that if we were to have a shooter, (Boe) would engage immediately,” Hanley said. “We want to respond immediately to the location where the person is shooting, engage and disrupt that person, and end the shooting. In other words, ‘Make it stop, however you have to make it stop.’” Middlebury police also prepare individual action plans prior to events they know are likely to generate crowds and/or potential controversy. The department developed such a plan for Charles Murray’s visit last year to Middlebury College, an appearance that spurred student protests and related injuries to Prof. Alison Stanger, the event organizer. Police also drafted an action plan for the peaceful March 14 protest by Middlebury Union High School students for stronger gun laws. So Middlebury’s emergency responders go to work each day hoping they won’t have to use their planning and training to defuse an actual crisis. But they — and local residents — can take comfort in the fact the safety net is there if needed. “We know these things often take a minute or two, at the most,” Hanley said of many emergency situations. “Speed (in responding) is of utmost concern.”

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Elder (Continued from Page 1) can experience some political skirmishes, Elder has always believed Vermont’s part-time lawmakers have averted the gridlock and dysfunction that has characterized national politics. “It’s been remarkably responsive to the people of the state,” Elder said of the Vermont Legislature. “They are looking at what the real obstacles are in people’s lives and how we can address that collaboratively.” Elder, 36, has been working in the renewable energy field for a decade. The Mount Abraham Union High School graduate went on to attend Middlebury College, where he earned a degree in environmental studies in 2004. His college advisor was none other than his dad, Prof. John Elder. He took a job as a sales account manager with AllEarth Renewables, a Williston-based company specializing in green energy projects. Elder recently joined Bristol-based construction company Smith & McClain, in charge of sales and marketing for its solar division. He has always been passionate about environmental and renewable energy issues, and has helped find solar solutions for scores of area homeowners, schools, nonprofits and businesses. It’s a personal and professional interest that Elder has also shared with his community. He served, until earlier this year, as Starksboro’s energy coordinator. It was a position that saw him gather information, grant money and advise his community about potential renewable energy projects on school and municipal property. Starksboro has been very active in the solar movement, Elder noted. Robinson Elementary in 2010 became the first graded school in the state to generate 100 percent of its energy needs through solar. The community has also invested in some solar trackers. Elder lamented the 50-percent drop last year in solar permit applications, driven in large part by new net metering rules adopted by the state. He’d like to see the state revisit those rules to allow for a resurgence in applications, and is a big supporter of methane (Cow Power) projects on farms. He’s has gathered an impressive civic resumé during the past seven years. He currently serves on both the Starksboro and Mount Abraham Unified School District school boards. He was a member of Addison Northeast’s Act 46 Study Committee that laid the groundwork for a successful governance and budgeting merger for the five-town school district. Elder was — and still is — a supporter of Act 46. The big step of merger school governance garnered a lot of public feedback from five-town residents. He believes residents learned a lot about their schools during the process and are committed to making the new governance system work.

CALEB ELDER “How can those unique elementary school cultures be not only preserved, but help inform the larger district and have that engagement translate to Mount Abraham Union High School as well?” Elder asked rhetorically, meaning it as a challenge to resolve. He described himself as “very liberal” on social issues, but more of a centrist when it comes to state spending. Elder has been active with his political party, serving as a member of the Vermont Democratic Party State Committee from 2012 to 2017. He has also been involved with the Addison County Democratic Committee since 2011 and has chaired the Starksboro Democratic Committee since 2015. When he’s not at work or at a school board meeting, you’ll likely find him with his spouse, Mikaela Keepin, or performing bluegrass music. He’s an accomplished violinist and sits in with several local musical groups. During the coming months, Elder

To that end, he wants the state to will bike the roads of his district, knocking on doors and attending offer its high school graduates more special events to convey his positions affordable options for continuing on a variety of issues. He offered a education at Vermont State Colleges. glimpse of those positions during a Elder supports current legislative recent interview with the Addison efforts to pass an education funding bill that reduces the burden on Independent. property tax payers, and he wants EDUCATION “We have excellent schools in more school-business collaborations Vermont, but we’re challenged by to give students a better idea of the population change,” Elder said. skills and knowledge they’ll need to “We’ve seen a 30-percent decrease succeed in the workforce. “We want our young graduates to (in student enrollment statewide) have a clear path to a since I graduated from good job locally and to Mount Abe. That is be able to raise their kids a huge driver when “We want in our school districts,” it comes to school our young Elder said. budgets.” graduates to HEALTH CARE If elected, Elder would have a clear Vermont should emphasize workforce to work training and what he path to a good continue adopting a called “well paying job locally and toward universal health care career paths” in a to be able to public school system he raise their kids system, according to believes should prepare in our school Elder. But he realizes students for pre-K such a dramatic shift districts.” through college. will take more time, — Caleb Elder study and a sizable upElder is a big fan of the Patricia Hannaford front investment. So Career Center and its mission of in the meantime, Elder wants to getting students to think about — see the state offer universal access and train for — a vocation at an to primary care. Making doctors’ early age. For example, he noted office visits more affordable would that thanks to the PHCC’s co- encourage consumers to more enrollment program with Vermont actively seek preventative health Technical College, students can screenings and thus lead to a earn professional licensing and early healthier population and less costly credits for degrees in such fields as medical interventions. nursing. “It makes total sense to me,” Elder “I’m suggesting we make students said. more aware of these options,” Elder He suggested Vermont could get said. an early look at the potential of He believes public schools universal primary care by having must position themselves to better such a benefit cobbled into labor compete with private schools for the contracts for state employees and shrinking student pool. teachers. The program could be “More students might come if a expanded to the general population clear path to a career is put forward,” if it proves successful, he added. he said. “(Universal health care) becomes

more of a value the bigger the risk pool you have,” Elder said. He noted Sen. Claire Ayer, D-Addison, is primary sponsor of bill S.53, which proposes to establish a universal, publicly financed primary care system for all Vermonters beginning net year. Elder supports that initiative. It’s clear the state, and nation, need to do more to contain the rising costs of health care premiums, he said, adding that insurance companies like Blue Cross-Blue Shield and MVP must be included in the health care reform discussion. “To protect the status quo with respect to health care doesn’t make sense right now,” Elder said. GUN CONTROL Elder has followed the new calls for gun control in wake of recent school shootings in other states. He said a “good place to start” would be to place limits on the capacity of firearm magazines and expanding background checks on prospective gun purchasers. He believes lawmakers must be flexible and willing to compromise, if they are to have success. “We need to have a legislative process that is willing to make changes,” Elder said. Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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WINDSOR — Eight high school senior athletes participated on Saturday in the annual Vermont Basketball Coaches Association’s North-South all-star games at Windsor High School, and an Otter Valley junior was honored. Mount Abraham’s Emma Carter and Emma LaRose, Middlebury’s Keagan Dunbar, and Otter Valley’s Gabby Poalino played for the Division I and II girls’ all-star team that lost to the North squad, 97-57. Notably, Dunbar led the South team with nine points and also won the halftime three-point shooting contest. Vergennes’ Lance Bergmans, Mount Abe’s Jackson Counter, OV’s Josh Letourneau, and Cody (See Basketball, Page 21)

Score BOARD COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Lacrosse 3/24 Midd. vs. Bowdoin..........................14-4 Men’s Lacrosse 3/24 Bowdoin vs. Midd...........................17-8 Baseball 3/24 Chapman vs. Midd............................5-3 3/25 Midd. at Claremont M-S..................Late 3/25 Midd. at Pomona-Pitzer..................Late Softball (in Clermont, FL*) 3/23 Midd. vs. Allegheny*.........................4-3 3/23 Midd. vs. Thomas*............................9-5 3/24 Farmingdale* vs. Midd. ....................5-2 3/24 Midd. vs. Juniata*.............................6-3 3/25 Midd. vs. Mt. Mary*.........................Late 3/25 Midd. vs. Buffalo St.*......................Late

PANTHER SOPHOMORE KATE Zecca charges past a Bowdoin defender Saturday afternoon on Kohn Field.

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MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE JUNIOR Alex White advances toward the Bowdoin goal Saturday afternoon.

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Schedule COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Lacrosse 3/27 Midd. at TCNJ............................... 7 PM 3/29 Midd. at Montclair State................ 3 PM 3/31 Midd. at Amherst........................... 2 PM Men’s Lacrosse 3/27 Midd. at Denison...................... 7:30 PM 3/31 Amherst at Midd............................ 2 PM Baseball 3/26 Midd. at Whittier............................ 6 PM 3/27 Midd. at Cal Tech..................... 6:30 PM 3/28 Midd. at Redlands......................... 6 PM 3/30 Midd. vs. Williams (CA)................ 2 PM 3/30 Midd. vs. Williams (2, CA)............ 3 PM Softball (in Clermont, FL*) 3/27 Midd. vs. Wellesley*......................9 AM 3/27 Midd. vs. D’Youville*...............11:30 AM 3/28 Midd. vs. Wis-Whitewater*.............9 AM 3/28 Midd. vs. Loras*......................11:30 AM 3/30 Midd. at Norwich (2)..................... 3 PM 3/31 Midd. at Johnson St. (2)............... 1 PM Late events occurred after deadline. Spectators are advised to consult school websites for the latest schedule updates.

PANTHER JUNIOR CASEY O’Neill scores one of her two goals against Bowdoin Saturday afternoon. Middlebury won the game, 14-4. Independent photo/Trent Campbell

By ANDY KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY — Anyone wondering what would happen when a women’s lacrosse team averaging more than 18 goals a game meets one allowing fewer than three goals a game got one answer on Saturday at Middlebury College. Not too well. The Middlebury women swatted away a high-powered Bowdoin attack, allowing only 10 shots on goal and forcing 23 turnovers in a 14-4 victory that upped the Panthers’ record to 6-0, 4-0 NESCAC. When the new poll is released Monday they will retain their No. 2 ranking in NCAA Division III behind Gettysburg, which is also 6-0 and leaving scorched earth in its wake. Bowdoin, which entered ranked No. 17 and had scored at least 10 goals in each of its previous seven games, dropped to 4-2 and 2-2 NESCAC. The visiting Polar Bears had no answers for the Panthers, especially in a first half in which Middlebury (See Panthers, Page 20)

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Panthers (Continued from Page 20) high 13. Livesay said the passing has added versatility to the Middlebury took a 10-2 lead. In the first 30 minutes Middlebury attack, which features several playforced 11 turnovers and allowed ers capable of making individual only five shots, four on goal. Bow- moves. “They’re really setting a standard doin could clear its own end only six times in 11 tries. The Panthers and making it fun for people to cut. launched 29 shots, 19 on goal; won You cut with a lot of intention when nine of 12 draws; and scooped 18 of you know you’re going to get the ball if you’re open,” she said. 26 ground balls. At 18:04 O’Neill nailed a free poAnd nine Panthers took turns scoring those 10 goals, while fresh- sition, and a minute later Perticone sliced through the man Kristen Murphy defense and finished chipped in four of after taking a DiCenher game-high five “In the midfield we’re able to run so feed from behind assists. the net. Coach Kate Live- a lot of people in At 16:38 Bowdoin say would have liked and out. We’re standout Katherine to see a little better Miller beat Panther offensive focus in the able to push the second half, but she pace in transition goalie Julia Keith (six saves) with a low had no complaints and on the shot, but the Panthers about the first-half defensive end, answered 1:11 later attack; the game-long with attacker Grace efforts of low defend- and really keep Getman’s strong ers Evie Keating, a nice pace on move through the Addy Mitchell and offense.” fan. At 11:45 attacker Alex White; and Carroll her attackers and — Coach Kate Livesay Georgia buried a Murphy midfielders’ work throughout to harass the Polar Bears. behind-the-net feed to make it 8-1. Bowdoin’s Miller set up Eliza De“Our defense really holds it down, and when our offense comes out nious at 9:27 to make it 8-2, but the scoring the way it did today it puts Panthers took their eight-goal lead at a lot of pressure on the other team’s the half on strikes by attackers Jenna offense, and that creates a lot of op- McNicholas, from Murphy, and Kate portunities for our defense to shine,” Zecca, a successful free position. Although the Panther offense Livesay said. Livesay said the Panthers were wasn’t to Livesay’s liking in the looking forward to facing the Bow- second half, the defensive effort PANTHER SOPHOMORE EMILY Barnard slips through a trio of Bowdoin defenders and scores a goal during doin attack, and at the same time she remained. Livesay said the Panthers’ Middlebury’s 14-4 win over Bowdoin Saturday afternoon. depth of talent allows them to play Independent photo/Trent Campbell was happy to see the Panther offense hard for 60 minutes. play so well. “In the midfield we’re able to run “We were really curious to see how that matchup would be with our a lot of people in and out,” she said. defense. So it was really nice to see “We’re able to push the pace in tranour defense step up and limit those sition and on the defensive end, and goal-scoring opportunities,” she really keep a nice pace on offense.” Middlebury added goals from said. “And our offense at the other end was really super aggressive to middie Erin Nicholas; O’Neill, cage, really creating opportunities.” from Murphy; McDonagh; and With middies Hollis Perticone and White, who enjoyed converting a Casey O’Neill doing good work, the free position in the final minute afPanthers controlled the early draws ter a run up from the back. Denious to give the offense the ball. Attacker and Miller tacked on scores for the Emma McDonagh struck first by Polar Bears. Perticone controlled seven draws whipping a free position home 1:27 for Middlebury, while Keating into the game. A little more than a minute later played a key role in clearing the ball Murphy, to the left of goal, fed for the Panthers. Livesay said she is optimistic attacker Emily Barnard, and she picked the right side to make it 2-0. about her team heading into a week At 26:09 Perticone bolted in to make in which the Panthers will head south for two games, one against it 3-0. Polar Bear goalie Kayli Weiss (11 No. 6 The College of New Jersey, saves) kept the Panthers at bay for before coming back north to visit a few minutes. Bowdoin made it NESCAC’s other undefeated team, into Middlebury territory once, but Amherst, this Saturday. Mitchell, a freshman, stole the ball “This was a big test. Last weekend cleanly with a lethal stick check for was a big test. This is a packed week the first of her six caused turnovers. for us with College of New Jersey At 21:26 Murphy hit cutting middie and Montclair and Amherst. So we’re ready to be tested,” she said. MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE JUNIOR Jenna McNicholas beats Bowdoin goalie Kayli Weiss but the shot goes Sara DiCenso, and it was 4-0. wide during women’s lacrosse action Saturday. McNicholas did score a goal in the 14-4 Middlebury win. The Panthers now have 43 assists “I do think we’re really a talented Independent photo/Trent Campbell on 73 goals, and Murphy has a teamteam.”

Basketball (Continued from Page 20) Pomainville from MUHS took the floor for the D-I and D-II boys’

squad, which fell to the North seniors, 96-75. The coaches voted OV junior

Dylan Mackie to the D-I and D-II Dream Dozen squad of promising underclassmen, which was unveiled

on Saturday. Among other honorees was VUHS boys’ basketball Coach Peter Quinn,

who was recognized for his 200th career victory, a total that includes his career with the VUHS girls.

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Vergennes Union High School is pleased to recognize Kristina Jochum as its Student of the Week. Kristina lives in Addison with her parents, Don and Carmen Jochum. Her older sister, Marissa, graduated from Siena College last May. Kristina’s been on the honor roll every quarter of high school, and she was inducted into the National Honor Society as a Junior. Kristina completed AP Calculus during her junior year and scored a 5 on the AP exam. She is currently taking Statistics as her dual enrollment. For underclassmen awards, Kristina earned Excellence in Mathematics during her freshman year, Outstanding Achievement in Science, Outstanding Achievement in German II and Excellence in the Five Guidelines in her sophomore year, and an award in Small Businesses and Mathematics in her junior year. Kristina also earned the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Excellence in Science and Mathematics, which could earn her a scholarship of up to $25,000 per year. Kristina has been an actively involved VUHS community member. She was Class Treasurer last year and this year and is currently the treasurer of the National Honor Society. She also has been a member of the yearbook Kristina Jochum staff, and this year she became one of its coeditors. Kristina is a member VUHS of the Math Team. She was the stage manager for the past two VUHS musicals. Kristina has played the flute for all four years of high school. She is also a basketball player. Outside of school Kristina works at Hannaford in Middlebury. She also volunteers at her church’s dinners and movie nights. She participated in the Penguin Plunge this year. Kristina has also worked in the 4H Food Booth at Field Days since 2013. “I have learned a lot from my high school experience,” Kristina says. “I’ve learned that time management is an extremely tough thing to figure out; however, it is very important to do so. You need to stay focused and driven in school, and you need to want to learn because how far you take your education is up to you; the sky’s the limit. I’ve also learned that everyone has different work habits. The key to success is finding what works best for you.” Kristina’s German teacher, Janet Kepes, says, “Kristina is a conscientious student who always strives toward perfection. She is the student who asks the questions to fully understand something. She is the student who works to incorporate new ideas in her work. She is reliable, hard-working and a real asset to our community.” Following graduation, Kristina would like to attend a four year college in New York to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics as well as study German. The faculty, staff and students of VUHS wish Kristina the very best in the future.

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ADULT ALL‑ RECOVERY Group Meeting for anyone over 18 who is struggling with addiction disorders. Wednes‑ days, 3‑4 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (54 Creek Rd). A great place to meet with your peers who are in recov‑ ery. Bring a friend in recovery. For info call 802‑388‑4249 or 802‑683‑5569 or visit turningpointaddisonvt.org.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 1 SUNDAY. 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 9‑10am. Came to Believe Meeting, Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd. 1‑2pm. Discussion Meeting, Bristol, Howden Hall, 19 West St. 4‑5pm. Women’s Meeting, North Ferrisburgh, United Methodist Church, Old Hollow Rd. 6‑7pm. 12 Step Meeting, Vergennes, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Park St. 7‑8pm. AA 24‑Hour Hotline 802‑388‑9284, www.aavt.org .

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 2 MONDAY. As Bill Sees it Meeting, Ripton, Rip‑ ton Firehouse, Dugway Rd. 7:15‑8:15am. As Bill Sees it Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Women of AA (Step/Speaker), Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd, 5:30‑6:30pm. Big Book Meeting, Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd. 7:30‑8:30pm. Big Book Meeting, New Ha‑ ven, Congregational Church, Village Green, 7:30‑8:30pm. Discussion Meeting, Brandon, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rte 7 South, 7:30‑8:30am.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 3 TUESDAY. 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, The Turn‑ ing Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Daily Reflection Meeting, Vergennes, Con‑ gregational Church, Water St. 7‑8pm. 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. 7:30‑8:30pm. Spiritual Awakening Meeting, Middlebury, St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (on the Green) 7:30‑8:30am.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 5 THURSDAY. 12 Steps and Traditions Meet‑ ing, Ripton, Ripton Firehouse, Dugway Rd. 7:15‑8:15am. Big Book Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Alternating Format Meeting, Ferrisburgh, Assem‑ bly of God Christian Center. Route 7, 7‑8pm. Speaker Meeting, Middlebury, St. Ste‑ phen’s Church, Main St. (on the Green) 7:30‑8:30pm.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 7 SATURDAY. Dis‑ cussion Meeting, Middlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 9‑10am. Discussion Meeting, Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. 10‑11am. Begin‑ ner’s Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. 6:30‑7:30pm.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 4 WEDNESDAY. Big Book Meeting, Middle‑ bury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 7:15‑8:15am. Discussion Meeting, Middlebury, The Turn‑ ing Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. 12 Step Meeting, Brandon, St. Thomas Epis‑ copal Church, Rte 7 South, 7‑8pm. 12 Step Meeting, Bris‑ tol, Howden Hall, 19 West St. 7‑8pm.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 6 FRIDAY. Spiritual Awakening Meeting, Middle‑ bury, St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (on the Green) 7:30‑8:30am. Discussion Meeting, Middlebury, The Turn‑ ing Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Big Book Meeting, Bristol, Howden Hall, 19 West St. 6‑7pm. Discussion Meeting, Vergennes, St. Paul’s Episco‑ pal Church, Park St. 8‑9pm.

MAKING RECOVERY EAS‑ IER (MRE). Wednesdays, 1‑2 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (54 Creek Rd). This will be a facilitated group meeting for those struggling with the decision to attend 12‑Step Programs. It will be limited to explaining and discussing our feelings about the 12‑Step Programs to create a better understanding of how they can help a person in recov‑ ery on his/her life’s journey. A certificate will be issued at the end of all the sessions. Please bring a friend in recovery who is also contemplating 12‑Step Programs.

AL‑ANON FAMILY GROUP ‑ For families and friends of problem drinkers. Anonymous, confidential and free. At the Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury. 7:30‑8:30 PM Friday evenings. AL‑ANON: FOR FAMILIES and friends affected by some‑ one’s drinking. Members share experience, strength and hope to solve common problems. Newcomers welcome. Confi‑ dential. St. Stephen’s Church (use front side door and go to basement) in Middlebury, Sunday nights 7:15‑8:15 pm.

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ARE YOU BOTHERED BY SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Opening Our Hearts Al‑Anon Group meets each Wednesday at 1:30 pm at Middlebury’s St. Stephen’s Church on Main St. (enter side door and fol‑ low signs). Anonymous and confidential, we share our ex‑ perience, strength and hope to solve our common problems. Babysitting available.

NA MEETINGS MIDDLE‑ BURY: Fridays, 7:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. NA MEETINGS MIDDLE‑ BURY: Sundays, 3:00 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

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OLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Kathleen Harriman and Earlene Smith lead an energetic RSVP Bone Builders class at Armory Lane in Vergennes. Every class brings a full house of participants, and often they overflow out the door in order to take part. Kathleen and Earlene’s leadership and dynamic presence are at the heart of their success, bringing about commitment and encouraging close bonds to form over the years. Kathleen describes, “Exercise is very social for senior women. Bone Builders is opportunity for women to come together and participate in lively class while developing strength and balance. It is enjoyable and rewarding”. RSVP of Addison County thanks them for their dedication and great work!

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Public Meetings OVEREATERS ANONY‑ MOUS (OA) Monday’s at 5:30pm. Located at the Bris‑ tol Federated Church in the conference room, 37 North St., Bristol. Enter the church from Church St. PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP meets on the last Thursday of every month from 10 am to 11:30 am. We meet at The Residence at Otter Creek in Middlebury. For info call APDA at 888‑763‑3366 or parkinsoninfo@uvmhealth. org.

Services C&I DRYWALL. Hanging, tap‑ ing, skim coat plastering. Also tile. Call Joe 802‑234‑5545 or Justin 802‑234‑2190. CONSTRUCTION: ADDI‑ TIONS, RENOVATIONS, new construction, drywall, carpentry, painting, flooring, roofing, pressure washing, driveway sealing. All aspects of construction, also property maintenance. Steven Fifield 802‑989‑0009.

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING; interior/exterior, residential/ commercial, pressure wash‑ ing. 20 years’ experience. Best prices. References. 802‑989‑5803.

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EXPERIENCED COOK, FULL‑TIME. Evenings and weekends a must. Halfway House Restaurant, Shoreham, family‑style dining. Apply in person, mornings.

FULL TIME COOK 40 hr posi‑ tion. Pay based on experience. Benefits package, health, life, dental, vision, 401k, paid vacations. Applicant must pass drug and background check. Interested applicants should send their resumes to: `ma1104@metxcorp.com.

GREENHOUSE WORK‑ ERS‑SEASONAL Full time positions. Includes planting, watering, loading trucks. Must be strong, dependable, mo‑ tivated. Please call Paul at 759‑2294 between 9am and 6pm.

HEAVY CONSTRUCTIONS LABORERS & Pipelayers. Excellent pay with benefits. Start Immediately in the Bur‑ lington Area. Courtland Con‑ struction Corporation, EOE, 802‑503‑4565.

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AGWAY is accepting applications for Part time Seasonal positions throughout the store. Applicants must be dependable; able to work weekends, afternoons, and until 6pm; have a pleasant demeanor expressing enjoyment and enthusiasm about working with fellow employees and assisting customers.

PT Seasonal Cashier Help Immediate Openings available for Spring and Summer hours continuing into the Fall. Must be able to work until 6pm Weekdays and Weekends a MUST. Approximately 20 - 30hrs per week. Wage commensurate with experience. Please send Resumes to info@middleburyagway.com or Fill out Application at Middlebury Agway, 338 Exchange Street, Middlebury VT. Please no phone calls.

Warehouse & Yard Work Description: Part Time/Seasonal up to 20 hours per week. Warehouse Worker Job Purpose: Loading Orders for Customers and Stocking Shelves Skills/Qualifications: Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly, high school students welcome to apply with availability after school (3-6pm) 2-3 times per week. PLUS ability to work weekend afternoons and dependability essential! Preferable age 16+. Great position for either high school students or someone looking for a part time, physical job. Please fill out an application in person. Middlebury Agway, 338 Exchange St., Middlebury, VT.

YOUR YARD, GARDEN AND PET PLACE Middlebury Agway – 338 Exchange St. – Middlebury, VT.

Opportunities STOREFRONT LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. In the heart of downtown Mid‑ dlebury. Approved for seat‑ ing for 24. Plenty of parking, lots of possibilities. Available September 1. Text only to 802‑373‑6456.

Help Wanted BANKRUPTCY: CALL to find out if bankruptcy can help you. Kathleen Walls, Esq. 802‑388‑1156.

DAIRY CATTLE FEEDER Full time position. Health in‑ surance and retirement plan. Pay based on experience. Valid driver’s license and ref‑ erences required. Kayhart Brothers, Addison. Call Tim 802‑349‑6676. DENTAL OFFICE SEEK‑ ING per diem hygienist in Vergennes to fill in pe‑ riodically. Please email your CV and availability to drcongalton@yahoo.com .

ADDISON REPERTORY THEATER (A.R.T.) INSTRUCTOR The Hannaford Career Center is seeking a full-time instructor to direct the school’s award winning Addison Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) program at the high school level. Qualified candidates should have a working knowledge of techniques, methods and procedures of both technical and performance theater, including dramaturgy with a minimum of three years’ experience working with adolescents. Experience leading drama productions and curriculum development is necessary. Viable candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain a Vermont Licensure endorsement in secondary English (05) and Career and Technical Education in Arts and Communication (17C). The successful candidate should be able to instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions. Effective management and supervision of student work crews and performers is essential. Please send letter of interest, resume and three recent letters of recommendation to: Dana Peterson, Superintendent 51 Charles Avenue, Middlebury, VT 05753 Application Deadline: March 30, 2018 E.O.E.

Excavation Equipment Operator

Naylor & Breen is currently seeking an experienced excavation equipment operator to join our in-house sitework division. Our ideal candidate will have at least 2 years’ experience and is able to operate excavation equipment used in daily operations; load, unload, and transport materials and/or equipment. Excavate and backfill for foundations, septic systems, and underground utilities using hand tools and/or heavy equipment. Applicants should be able to lift 75100lbs and have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. We offer: • Competitive Pay • Paid Health Insurance • Dental/Vision/ Disability Insurance • 401(k) with 2% Match • Annual Discretionary 401(k) Profit Sharing • Paid Holidays • 40hrs Paid Time Off • Transportation to jobsites Candidates should submit a resume with 3 references to: Amanda Locke alocke@naylorbreen.com Job applications are available on our website, www.naylorbreen.com or by calling 802-247-6527. Naylor & Breen Builders, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT OP‑ ERATORS, Excavator and Loader. Excellent pay with benefits. Start Immediately in the Burlington area. Courtland Construction Corporation, EOE, 802‑503‑4565.

PART‑TIME CAREGIVER FOR 17 year old disabled boy in Middlebury. Applicants must have child care experience, references and be reliable. Some lifting required. Flexible hours. Criminal background check. Send resume to: sstone7716@gmail.com.

HOUSEKEEPER ‑ PART TIME afternoon position clean‑ ing rooms at Bristol Suites in downtown Bristol. Tasks would also include doing laundry (hotel linens), cleaning public areas of the inn, re‑stocking merchandise in lobby store and other tasks. Approximate‑ ly, 20 hrs/week (4 hours for 5 afternoons), $16/hr. Send resume or letter of interest to carol@wellsmountain.com.

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K. A. Bagley, Inc. is hiring for lawn care maintenance and landscaping. Need to be honest, reliable, and motivated. Must have a valid drivers license. Wage based on experience. Call 802-352-9088 to apply.

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Busy Landscaping and Excavating firm seeking skilled, motivated and reliable people. Full-time and Seasonal positions available. We are looking for experienced help in landscaping, excavation and lawn maintenance. Must have valid drivers license. Commercial mowing or excavation experience required. Wage based on experienced. Mail or email resume:

TOM BODETTE Excavating & Landscaping, Inc. tombodettelesinc@gmail.com. 6 Lower Plains Rd, Middlebury, VT 05753, Attn: Leslie. Call 388-4529.

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HOPE SEEKS ONE more person to join its resale store team. Immediate opening for a retail associate. Full time with competitive wage and excellent benefit package. Must have cash register ex‑ perience, and be able to work Saturdays. Qualified appli‑ cants should send resume and cover letter to us at 282 Boardman Street or email to receptionist@hope‑vt.org. This positions will remain open until we find the right people. Equal Opportunity Employer.

YEAR ROUND WAITSTAFF ‑ needed for busy family res‑ taurant. Apply in person to Rosie’s Restaurant, Rte 7 South, Middlebury.

1,800 SQ. FT. WAREHOUSE commercial space. As is or renovate to suit. Creek Road, Middlebury. 802‑558‑6092.

MT. PHILO HOPS in Starks‑ boro, VT seeks full time hourly assistant manager from April to the end of October. We are a start‑up hop farm, passion‑ ate about growing high‑quality, responsibly grown local hops for Vermont brewers. Work will include preparing fields, constructing 20+ acres of hop trellis and irrigation, planting hops, caring for the hops, refitting old dairy barns. The ideal person will have experi‑ ence farming specialty crops or vegetables and operating equipment. See full posting at mtphilohops.com/jobs.

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ADDISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Vacancies MUMS - Coaches Middlebury Union Middle School is seeking Assistant Coaches for Baseball and Softball. Applicants must possess a strong knowledge of coaching principles with previous coaching experience preferred. Must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate and relate to student athletes. Interested parties should send a letter of interest, resume, and three current letters of reference to: Amy Pyfrom/Athletic Director Middlebury Union Middle School 48 Deerfield Lane Middlebury, VT 05753 Applications will be accepted until the positions have been filled. E.O.E. ACSD - Custodian Addison Central School District is seeking a full-time Custodian to work 2nd shift, Monday through Friday. Experience is a plus, but not required. Apply by sending a letter of interest, resume, and three current letters of reference to: Dr. Peter Burrows, Superintendent Addison Central School District 49 Charles Avenue Middlebury, VT 05753 Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. E.O.E.

LANDSCAPERS‑ COLBY HILL Landscape Company is now hiring for the 2018 season. We are a landscape construction company, spe‑ cializing in the installation of patios, walkways, walls and plantings, as well as main‑ tenance. Starting pay $14/ hr. Pay may commensurate with experience. Call Dave at 802‑363‑9958.

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Seeking Zoning Administrator

to fill part time position approximately 20 hours per week. Prior zoning experience needed. Submit resume to: Planning Commission 78 North Street New Haven, VT 05472 By April 4, 2018.

For Sale PART‑TIME OPENING AT a busy flower shop. Customer service, flower deliveries, flower processing and light cleaning. Clean driver’s li‑ cense required. Some com‑ puter experience helpful. Send resume to: colesflowers@ myfairpoint.net or stop in at 21 MacIntyre Lane, Middlebury. WHISTLEPIG CURRENTLY HIRING FOR full time bottler. Eye for detail and accuracy. Flexible duties and hours Monday‑Friday. Be able to stand on feet for 8 hours a day with unassisted lifting of 25 pounds. Please send resume and 3 professional references to info@whistlepigrye.com.

Help Wanted

DOG TEAM ORIGINAL RECI‑ PE Sticky Buns for Easter. Call 802‑349‑9473 for order and pickup time. 658 Exchange Street, Middlebury. THE BARREL MAN; plastic and metal barrels, 275 gallon food‑grade totes. 55 gallon plastic food‑grade barrels with spin‑on covers. Great for rain barrels. A barrel for every need. 802‑453‑4235. U S E D R E S TA U R A N T EQUIPMENT plus chairs, tables and hood systems. 802‑388‑4831.

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CHARMING STUDIO APART‑ MENT in the heart of down‑ town Middlebury. Tile bath and kitchen. Available immediately. Baba, 802‑388‑6456.

DOWNTOWN MIDDLEBURY 3 bed, 1 bath apartment for rent. Updated paint/floors, clean. $1,400/mo. Contact Pat 615‑212‑9561. DRY, WINTER/SUMMER STORAGE SPACE in Addi‑ son. Available storage space in my barn for summer/winter storage. The barn is structur‑ ally sound and weather‑tight with electricity. No heat or running water. The barn is also available for lease. The entrance door measurements are 8’ wide by 7’ high. For more info: 802‑363‑3403 or rochon_m@yahoo.com. EXECUTIVE 1 BEDROOM APT with office (not a bed‑ room) in Brandon. Beautiful location, close to town. All brand new. Complete with all appliances: stove, refrigera‑ tor, microwave, dishwasher, washer and dryer; energy star rated. Long term lease. No smoking and no pets on property. $850/mo. plus utilities. Credit check, refer‑ ences and deposit required. 802‑352‑6678. FOR RENT: BRIDPORT, Commercial/retail office. 1,200 Sq. Ft. High traffic visibility. tbrought@middlebury.edu. MIDDLEBURY 1 BEDROOM apartment. Close to college. $800/month plus deposit. Some utilities included. 388‑0401. MIDDLEBURY 2 BEDROOM near downtown. Appliances, off street parking, lease. No pets. Real Net Management Inc. 802‑388‑4994.

WE’RE HIRING A FULL-TIME PREP/ RELIEF COOK!

- 80 hours per pay period - 7A-3:30P & 10A-6:30P, rotating weekends and holidays - Basic food service experience, knowledge of weights and measures, and knowledge of standardized recipes required. - Knowledge of therapeutic diets a plus. - ServSafe certified preferred, but will train the right candidate. - Excellent customer service skills and teamwork required. For more information & to apply, visit UVMHealth.org/PMC and click on “Careers.”

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NOW HIRING: …FOR ALL SHIFTS – both full- and part-time for several positions – including Assistant Manager, Closer, Deli Help, and more. Must be flexible with the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays. Being reliable and responsible are essential traits. Benefits included for full-time employees in compensation packages that are competitive for all positions. Please apply in person at:

East Middlebury Maplefields 3201 Rte 7 South, E. Middlebury Ask for Brittany or pick-up an application EOE

M I D D L E B U RY O F F I C E SPACE for rent. 400 sq.ft., second floor. Available Janu‑ ary 1, 2018. Contact Eric at 802‑388‑6054. MIDDLEBURY: IN TOWN 2 bedroom ground floor apartment with porch near Marble Works. Includes heat, off‑street parking, large lawn/ garden space, storage, plow‑ ing and lawn maintenance. No pets or smoking, requires lease, references and se‑ curity deposit. $900/month. Available May 1. Call or text 802‑355‑4164 for more in‑ formation.

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SEASONAL HOME ON Lake Champlain. May thru Novem‑ ber. 475‑2112.

FIREWOOD. CUT, SPLIT and delivered. $210/cord seasoned. $185/cord green. 802‑282‑9110.

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12:00 - 3:00 P.M. Newly Constructed Loft, One Bedroom and Two Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Middlebury Historic Building | Air Conditioning European Appliances, Quartz Countertops & Washer/Dryer Off-Street Parking | Pet friendly Walk to Middlebury College campus Short term leases available Contact: Christine Golden, Nedde Real Estate 802-373-5893 • battellllc@gmail.com www.BattellBlock.com

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MIDDLEBURY: RETAIL/OF‑ FICE space for rent. 1,303 square feet. Front door park‑ ing. Contact Eric at 388‑6054. (Countryside Carpet and Paint)

ONE BEDROOM, FIVE‑STAR energy efficient apartment in Salisbury, close to Lake Dunmore. One half of duplex. Large bedroom with full bath up. Living room and kitchen with all appliances on first floor. Heated basement with W/D. Private sun deck. $850/ month, plus utilities. Abso‑ lutely non‑smoking, no pets on premises. Deposit and references required. One year minimum lease. Available 4/1/2018. Call 802‑352‑6678.

NEW HAVEN, SUNNY, ef‑ ficient apartment. Views, hard wood floors. No pets, no smoking. References. $925/month plus utilities. 802‑236‑2040.

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SHOREHAM 2‑BEDROOM, 2nd floor apartment. 920 Square feet. Pine floors. Eat‑in kitchen. Huge living room. Propane heat & stove; electric hot water. Walking distance to elementary school. 20 min‑ ute ride to Middlebury. No smoking. No pets. Available April. $775/mo + utilities. 802‑388‑5411.

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STUDIO APARTMENT, PRI‑ VATE bath, shared kitchen. No smoking. $400/mo. 475‑2112. PROCTOR, VT: $850 per month, 2 bedroom townhouse duplex, washer/dryer hook‑ ups. Parking, snow and trash removal included. Available early to mid April. Call Kathy 855‑1570 or Tony 855‑1531. RIPTON, SMALL ONE bed‑ room house. No smoking or pets. $800 per month plus utilities. 802‑388‑2641.

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WEST ADDISON: 2 STORY, furnished house on lakefront. Washer, dryer. No smok‑ ing. Available September through May. $1,000/month. 860‑878‑9580.

POULTNEY VILLAGE HIS‑ TORIC Greek Revival 3 bed‑ room, 3 bathroom, English Barn with workshop, two car garage bay, electric for your plug in. New high efficiency furnace, circulators, oil tank and supply lines, public water and sewer. Service, steps to: State Multi‑Use D&H Rail Trail, Western New England Greenway, Slate Valley Trails Network, hardware, grocery, Slate Valley Co‑Op, Green Mountain College campus. Affordable at $149,500. Please schedule a tour : 802‑294‑2525.

S U G A RW O O D A PA R T‑ MENTS is currently accept‑ ing applications for 2, 3 and 4 BR apartments in Middlebury. All income/assets must be verified to determine monthly rent, but tenants only pay 30% of their income toward rent. NP/NS. W/D hook‑ups. Call 802‑247‑0165 or visit our web‑ site www.summitpmg.com. Equal Housing Opportunity.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. The building season is upon us. If you’re considering a new home you should look at our two remaining lots on East Middlebury’s Daisy Lane. This is an established residen‑ tial development with town water, nearby tennis courts, playground and only minutes away from the Snow Bowl and Lake Dunmore. Call Jack at 388‑2502 or 388‑7350.

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BATTELL BLOCK MIDDLEBURY OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE Beautiful, historic building located right in downtown Middlebury. Features heat and air conditioning, extra tall ceilings, lots of natural light and a highly customizable space. Walking distance to all downtown amenities. Available January 1st, 2018. $800/ Month gross including electric and heat. Contact Christine cgolden@neddere.com or 802-651-6888 Listed by Nedde Real Estate 747 Pine Street, Suite 501, Burlington, VT 05401 www.NeddeRealEstate.com

Att. Farmers CORN SILAGE, SAWDUST at the farm. Book Bros. West Haven, Vt. Call after 7pm, 802‑265‑8698. FIRST CUT HAY for sale. Small square bales. Call 802‑349‑9281. FIRST CUT HAY large square bales. Processed. $35 a piece. 377‑1955. HAY FOR SALE small first cut, $3.00. Small second cut, $4.00. 802‑377‑5455.

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2005 GOLD TOYOTA PRI‑ US. Very good condition. 45‑55+ MPG. Loaded with extras including fog lights, GPS and Bluetooth for hands free phone. Presently on 4 very good snow tires. 194,000 gentle miles. Kept in garage. Easily passes yearly inspection, Oct ‘18. $3,500 OBO. 343‑7484.

H AY / S T R A W R O U N D BALES quantity discount. 518‑321‑2886.

HONDA ACCORD BLACK SE Sedan. $7,000. 121,000 miles. Leather, heated, elec‑ tric seats. Well cared for. Snow tires included. Call 802‑462‑2366.

LUMBER AT SAWMILL, hard and softwood, sawdust. Book Bros. West Haven, Vt. 802‑265‑3675.

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LIONS CLUB NEEDS ‑ stuff for their annual auction. Please NO appliances or electronics. Call for pick up, 388‑7124. Help us, help oth‑ ers. TRUSTED 3RD GEN. VT Antique dealer specializing in jewelry, watches, silver, art, military, antique collectibles, etc. Visit bittnerantiques.com or call Brian at 802‑272‑7527. Consulting/appraisal services available. House calls made free of charge. WANTED: CB RADIO base station. 802‑377‑5972.

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TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY PUBLIC NOTICE EMERGENCY HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL PERMIT

The State of Vermont, Agency of Natural Resources, Dept. of Environmental Conservation, Waste Management & Prevention Division, has issued Hazardous Waste Emergency Permits No. DEC-HW-EP-18-01 and DEC-HW-EP-18-02 to Middlebury College, located in Middlebury, VT. The Emergency Permits are issued for the purpose of allowing on-site treatment of: Description Quantity Hazard Designation Container Size Ethyl Ether 4 Potentially unstable/peroxide former 1L Ethyl Ether 1 Potentially unstable/peroxide former 4L Isopropyl Ether 2 Potentially unstable/peroxide former 500 mL Chemcept Inc. will conduct the treatment of these wastes under an approved work plan. After treatment, the containers shall be packaged and transported to a permitted off-site hazardous waste facility for disposal. The Emergency Permits are effective as of April 1, 2018 and will expire on April 30, 2018. Any questions or requests for further information may be directed to Anna Bourakovsky of the Department of Environmental Conservation, Waste Management & Prevention Division, 1 National Life Drive, Davis 1, Montpelier, VT 05620-3704; (802) 477-2981; anna.bourakovsky@vermont.gov. 3/26

SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL DIVISION ADDISON UNIT DOCKET NO: 95-5-16 Ancv WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff v. JESSICA E. ORVIS; PAUL G. ORVIS; VERMONT HOUSING AND CONSERVATION BOARD; OCCUPANTS RESIDING AT: 105 SEMINARY STREET EXTENSION MIDDLEBURY, VT 05753; Defendants

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By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Jessica E. Orvis and Paul G. Orvis to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Academy Mortgage Corporation, its successors and/or assigns, dated November 16, 2012, and recorded in Book 262 at Page 341 of the Town of Middlebury Land Records, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder by Assignment of Mortgage recorded in Book 280, Page 163, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:30 AM on April 9, 2018 at 105 Seminary Street Extension, Middlebury, VT all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To Wit: Exhibit A Mortgage Deed From Paul G. Orvis and Jessica E. Orvis To Academy Mortgage Corporation Being all and the same lands and premises to be conveyed to Paul G. Orvis and Jessica E. Orvis by Warranty Deed of Elizabeth E. Davis to be recorded in the Town of Middlebury Land Records. Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Elizabeth E. Davis by Warranty Deed of Richard P. Miller dated June 17, 2005 and recorded at Book 216 Page 383 and being more particularly described therein as follows: “Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Richard P. Miller by the Trustee’s Deed of Regina L. Burke and Phyllis I. Gremban, successor Co-Trustees of the Isabelle T. Lafayette Revocable Trust u/t/a dated August 23, 1994, said deed dated June 29, 1999 and recorded in Book 172 at Page 466 of the Middlebury Land Records, and being more particularly described therein as follows: “Being all and the same lands and premises described in the Trust Deed of Isabelle T. Lafayette to Isabelle T. Lafayette, Trustee u/t/a dated August 23, 1994, dated August 23, 1994 and recorded in Book 153 at Page 244 of the Middlebury Land Records, and being more particularly described therein as follows: “Being all and the same lands and premises described in the Warranty Deed of Cecil R. Clark and Ada Clark to Mitchell T. Lafayette (now deceased) and Isabelle T. Lafayette, dated December 28, 1948, and recorded in Book 50 at Page 583 of the Middlebury Land Records, and being more particularly described therein as follows: ‘A lot of land 100 feet by 200 feet, being a portion of the lands conveyed to Cecil R. Clark and Ada Clark by Oliver J. Menard and Mary P. Menard by their warranty deed, dated April 26, 1945, and recorded in Book 48, Page 402 of the Middlebury Land Records, the lot herein conveyed being described as follows: Commencing at a point in the highway known as Foote Street or Seminary Extension, which point is marked by an iron pin set in cement and is 46 feet and 1 inch southwesterly of the southwest corner of the foundation of the house recently erected on said lot; thence northerly 200 feet to a marker; thence easterly 100 feet to a marker, thence southerly 200 feet to a marker; which point is 53 feet and 6 inches southeasterly of the southwest corner of the foundation of said house; thence westerly along said highway 100 feet to the point of beginning. The lot herein conveyed is bounded northerly, easterly and westerly by lands of said Clarks reserved from this conveyance. The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication. The public sale may be adjourned one or more times for a total time not exceeding 30 days, without further court order, and without publication or service of a new notice of sale, by announcement of the new sale date to those present at each adjournment or by posting notice of the adjournment in a conspicuous place at the location of the sale. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash or by certified check by the purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. The sale is subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. The Mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at sale. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Jennifer Maynard, Esq. Shechtman Halperin Savage, LLP 1080 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 877-575-1400 Attorney for Plaintiff jmaynard@shslawfirm.com Dated: March 6, 2018

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. v. DEBRA E. LOUNSBURY, DANIEL A. LOUNSBURY A/K/A DANIEL LOUNSBURY AND VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF TAXES OCCUPANTS OF: 1045 Country Club Road, Brandon VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered December 14, 2017, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Debra E. Lounsbury and Daniel A. Lounsbury to People’s United Bank dba Chittenden Mortgage Services, dated June 19, 2009 and recorded in Book 202 Page 206 of the land records of the Town of Brandon, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from People’s United Bank dba Chittenden Mortgage Services to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. dated July 30, 2009 and recorded in Book 204 Page 136 of the land records of the Town of Brandon for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 1045 Country Club Road, Brandon, Vermont on April 17, 2018 at 11:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Daniel Lounsbury and Debra Lounsbury, husband and wife, by Warranty Deed of Stephen J. Colette and Holly E. Agnew of even date hereof, and to be recorded within the Town of Brandon Land Records, described as follows, viz: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Mark C. Pelletier and Mary Anne Pelletier, husband and wife, by Trustee’s Deed of Hilma A. Skeele, Trustee, acting in pursuance and by virtue of the powers in her vested by a certain agreement dated January 23, 1986, known as the Harold C. Anderson Revocable Trust Agreement dated August 22, 1986 and recorded in the Town of Brandon Land Records in Book 93, Page 253-254 and more particularly described therein as follows: “All and the same lands and premises conveyed to the herein Grantor, Hilma A. Skeele, Trustee, by Warranty Deed of Harold C. Anderson, dated January 23, 1986, recorded in Book 91 at Page 385 of Brandon Land Records, and being more particularly described therein as follows, viz: “Being all and the same lands and premises that were conveyed to the herein Grantor, Harold C. Anderson and his late wife, Margaret W. Anderson, by H. Edward Dyer by deed dated September 30, 1957, recorded in Book 74 at Page 221 of Brandon Land Records and in acid deed being substantially described as follows: “A parcel or piece of land located or situated on the westerly side of the main highway leading from the so-called Cheney Farm to Jones Pond and bounded as follows: On the East or easterly by the main highway; on the south or southerly, by the so-called Keeler Farm; on the West or westerly by lands of the so-called Keeler Farm; on the north or northerly by lands formerly owned by Frank Warner now the Golf Course. Being 20 rods on the highway and 8 rods deep containing one acre. “It being the same premises and all the same that were conveyed to the said Frank Lord by Roy Bressee and Helen N. Bresee; by their Warranty Deed bearing the date of May 10, A.D. 1927 and recorded in the Brandon Land Records in said Brandon, Boook 62, at Page 172. Reference to said deed and the record thereof may be had for further particulars and description. “Reserving unto the said Frank Lord the right to the use and occupancy of a certain spetic lank located on the premises herein conveyed, together with the right to enter upon the lands herein conveyed for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, repairing and replacing the pipe line leading from other lands of the said Frank Lord and land of the said Mildred L. Cosmus, as now constituted and leading to said septic tank. “Also including all and the same rights, privileges end easements conveyed to Marguerite Sheldon Cunningham by deed of Mildred L Cosmus dated April 2, 1940 and by deed of E.A. Keeler dated March 26, 1940 to be recorded in Brandon Land Records. “Subject, nevertheless, to the right of way granted to Central Vermont Public Service Corporation by deed dated November 12, 1945 and recorded in Brandon Land Records in Miscellaneous Book 3, Page 112. “Reference is hereby had to the foregoing instruments end the records thereof when made for a more particular description. “Further reference is hereby made to a certain deed from the late Margaret W. Anderson to the herein Grantor dated November 3, 1966,,recorded in Book 78 at Page 175 of Brandon Land Records.” “Also conveyed herein are all of the same rights, privileges and easements conveyed to Mary Anne Pelletier and Mark C. Pelletier by Easement Deed of Sylvia Rosen and Terry H. Kline, Guardian unto Sidney Rosen, dated March 23, 1999, and recorded is the Brandon Land Records in Book 135 at Page 357.” Reference is hereby made to the Quit Claim Deed from Mark C. Pelletier to Mary Anne Pelletier dated March 7, 2003 and recorded in the Town of Brandon Land Records in Book 158, Page 58. Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description. Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale. DATED: February 12, 2018 By: /S/Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 3/26

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STATE OF VERMONT RUTLAND UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION

VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 728-12-14 RDCV

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TOWN OF WEYBRIDGE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLANNING COMMISSION

A public hearing before before the Weybridge Planning Commission will be held at the Town Clerk’s Office on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at 7:00 PM, to pursue the following business: To hold the second of two public hearings to review a subdivision request submitted by Scott Hardy to subdivide land owned by Robert and Yolanda Prigo at the northerly end of Morgan Horse Farm Road into a major subdivision (planned unit development) of 9 lots as classified by the Weybridge Planning Commission. Persons wishing to be heard at this Public Meeting may do so in person or may be represented at the meeting by a licensed Vermont Attorney or an authorized agent; please note that in accordance with Chapter 117, Section 4464 of the Vermont statutes that participation in the Public Meeting is a prerequisite to the right to take subsequent appeal. The full application and survey can be viewed at the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours. Jeff Olson, Chair Weybridge Planning Commission 3/26

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Each year at this time the Town of Middlebury Select Board makes its annual appointments to volunteer positions required by State Statute, and local and regional boards and commissions. If you are interested in any of the following positions, please submit a letter of interest to the Town Manager’s Office, 77 Main Street, Middlebury, or send an e-mail to bdow@townofmiddlebury.org, no later than Friday, April 6, 2018. If you would like to find out more about any of these positions, please contact us at 388-8100, Ext 202. ( ) indicates number of positions open Three Year Terms Planning Commission (2) Design Advisory Committee (2) Development Review Board (3) Downtown Improvement District Committee (2) Energy Committee (2) One Year Term Addison County Regional Planning Commission Delegate (3) Addison County Regional Planning Commission Alternate (2) Addison County Regional Planning Commission Transportation Advisory Committee (1) Fence Viewer (3) First Constable (1) Middlebury Community Television Board (1) Sports Commission (3) Town Agent (1) Town Grand Juror (1) Town Service Officer (1) Tree Warden (1)

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SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL DIVISION ADDISON UNIT DOCKET NO: 230-10-15 Ancv FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff v. MICHAEL J. SHEPARD; MARSHA LEE SHEPARD; ATLANTIC CREDIT AND FINANCE CORP.; Defendants

NOTICE OF SALE

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Michael J. Shepard and Marsha Lee Shepard to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for HSBC Mortgage Corporation (USA), its successors and/ or assigns, dated July 28, 2006 and recorded in Book 75 at Page 156 of the Town of Orwell Land Records, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder by Assignment of Mortgage recorded on December 3, 2015 in Book 92 at Page 507, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 12:30 p.m. on April 9, 2018 at 253 Route 22A, Orwell, VT 05760 all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To Wit: All that certain parcel of land in Rutland County, State of VT, as more fully described in Book 69, Page 468 ID# 004-001, being known and designated as a metes and bounds property. Being the same property conveyed by fee simple deed from Robert E. Grant and Joan G. Grant and Marsha Lee Grant, now Shepard, to Marsha Lee Shepard and Michael J. Shepard, dated 06/15/2004 recorded on 06/24/2004 in Book 69, Page 468 in Rutland County Records, State of VT. The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication. The public sale may be adjourned one or more times for a total time not exceeding 30 days, without further court order, and without publication or service of a new notice of sale, by announcement of the new sale date to those present at each adjournment or by posting notice of the adjournment in a conspicuous place at the location of the sale. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash or by certified check by the purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. The sale is subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. Mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at sale. Federal National Mortgage Association, Jennifer L. Maynard,Esq. 1080 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 401-272-1400 Attorney for Plaintiff jmaynard@shslawfirm.com 3/12, 19, 26

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TOWN OF MONKTON ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

The Town of Monkton is seeking applicants to fill the position of Animal Control Officer (ACO). The ACO is responsible for enforcing State laws and the Town Ordinance dealing with the care, treatment, licensing, and impounding of animals; picks up sick, injured, stray, or vicious animals; and issues citations for violations. Pay is $15/hr with 3 hours per month guaranteed. Submit resume and letter of interest Town Clerk, P.O. Box 12, Monkton VT 05469 or email TownClerk@ monktonvt.com 3/12

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WEYBRIDGE CEMETERY REQUEST FOR BIDS

Quaker Village Road. Seeking bids for the 2018 mowing season. Bids accepted until March 30, 2018. Call 545-2482 for details. 3/15

TOWN OF NEW HAVEN NOTICE OF DOGS AND WOLF-HYBRIDS ORDINANCE

On March 13, 2018, the Selectboard of the Town of New Haven, Vermont, adopted amendments to the existing “Dogs and Wolf-Hybrids Ordinance” pursuant to 20 V.S.A. § 3549, 24 V.S.A. § 2291 (10), (14) and (15) and 24 V.S.A. Chapter 59. This notice is published pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §1972 to inform the public of these amendments and of the citizens’ right to petition for a vote to disapprove these amendments. SECTION 1. AUTHORITY. SECTION 2. PURPOSE. SECTION 3. DEFINITIONS SECTION 4. NUISANCES. SECTION 5. COLLAR AND LICENSE. SECTION 6. ENFORCEMENT. SECTION 7. PENALTIES AND COSTS. SECTION 8. IMPOUNDMENT. SECTION 9. NOTICE OF IMPOUNDMENT AND RELEASE FROM IMPOUNDMENT. SECTION 10. INVESTIGATION OF POTENTIALLY VICIOUS DOGS. SECTION 11. INJURED ANIMALS. SECTION 12. OTHER LAWS. SECTION 13. SEVERABILITY. SECTION 14. EFFECTIVE DATE. The full test of the Ordinance may be examined at the New Haven Town Office at 78 North St., New Haven, VT and may be examined during regular business hours. CITIZENS’ RIGHT TO PETITION FOR VOTE Title 24 V.S.A. § 1973 grants citizens the right to petition for a vote at a special or annual Town Meeting to disapprove ordinance amendments adopted by the Selectboard. To exercise this right, citizens must present to the Selectboard or Town Clerk a petition for a vote on the question of disapproving the amendments signed by not less than five percent (5%) of Town’s qualified voters. The petition must be represented within forty-four (44) days following the date of the adoption of amendments. Unless a petition requesting a vote is filed pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 1973, the amended “Dogs and Wolf-Hybrids Ordinance” shall become effective sixty (60) days from the date of said adoption. PERSON TO CONTACT Additional information pertaining to this Ordinance may be obtained by contacting Kathy Barrett, Vice Chair of the Selectboard at 78 North St., New Haven, VT 05472 or by calling 802 – 453 – 3516, during regular office hours. 3/26

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VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 728-12-14 RDCV

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. v. ETHAN L. MCARDLE AND REBECCA T. MCARDLE OCCUPANTS OF: 59 Carver Street, Brandon VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered June 9, 2017, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Ethan L. McArdle and Rebecca T. McArdle to People’s United Bank, dated September 24, 2009 and recorded in Book 203 Page 527 of the land records of the Town of Brandon, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from People’s United Bank to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. dated September 30, 2009 and recorded in Book 205 Page 89 of the land records of the Town of Brandon for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 59 Carver Street, Brandon, Vermont on April 17, 2018 at 10:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same lands and premises to be conveyed to Rebecca T. McArdle and Ethan L. McArdle by Administrator’s Deed of the Estate of Wesley R. Ambrose, to be recorded in the Town of Brandon Land Records, and more particularly described therein as follows: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Wesley R. Ambrose (now deceased) by Warranty Deed of Adrien Thomas, Sr. and Diane Thomas, dated September 25, 1985 and recorded in Book 90 at Page 451 of the Town of Brandon Land Records, and more particularly described therein as follows: “Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to the herein Grantors by Warranty Deed of Ruth St. Denis, widow, dated February 4, 1977, recorded at book 83, Page 294, and therein described as follows: All and the same lands and premises conveyed to the grantor herein, Ruth St. Denis and her late husband, Harry St. Denis, now deceased, by Alice Hayes by deed dated 19 April 1951, recorded in the Brandon Land Records, Book 71, Page 437, and therein described as follows: ‘Beginning at a point formed by the intersection of the northerly line of lands of Carrol Darling with the westerly line of Carver Street; thence northerly along the westerly line of Carver Street seventy-five (75) feet to a point marked by an iron pin; thence westerly in a line at approximately right angles with said Carver Street one hundred fifty (150) feet to another iron pin; thence southerly in a line parallel with said Carver Street seventy-five (75) feet to the said northerly line of lands of said Darling; thence easterly along said last mentioned line of said Darling to the place of beginning. Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description. Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale. DATED: February 12, 2018 By: /S/Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 3/26

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PUBLIC NOTICE MIDDLEBURY POLICE DEPT. MONEY FOUND

Found money has been turned over to the Middlebury Police Department for safekeeping. To claim this money, you may come to the Middlebury Police Department at One Lucius Shaw Lane in Middlebury Vermont. To validate a claim you must provide identification and proof that the loss was reported to a Police Agency or Middlebury College Public Safety; or you must provide credible proof of ownership. Money not claimed by JUNE 3, 2018 may revert to the finder. MIDDLEBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT 802-388-3191 3/22

TOWN OF WEYBRIDGE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLANNING COMMISSION

A public hearing before before the Weybridge Planning Commission will be held at the Town Clerk’s Office on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at 7:00 PM, to pursue the following business: To hold a public hearing to review a revision to an approved plat subdivision request submitted by David Dolginow and Amanda Warren to subdivide their land at 640 Sheep Farm Road. The purpose is to reconfigure a three-lot subdivision into a different three-lot subdivision. Persons wishing to be heard at this Public Meeting may do so in person or may be represented at the meeting by a licensed Vermont Attorney or an authorized agent; please note that in accordance with Chapter 117, Section 4464 of the Vermont statutes that participation in the Public Meeting is a prerequisite to the right to take subsequent appeal. The full application and survey can be viewed at the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours. Jeff Olson, Chair Weybridge Planning Commission 3/26

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REGULAR SELECTBOARD MEETING TUESDAY, MAR. 27, 2018 • 7:00 P.M. ROOM 116 - LARGE CONFERENCE RM. 77 MAIN STREET AGENDA 7:00 1. **Call to Order 2. *Approval of Agenda 3. *Approval of Minutes of March 13, 2018 Regular Selectboard Meeting 4. **Citizen Comments [Opportunity to raise or address issues that are not otherwise included on this agenda] 5. *2018 Liquor License and Entertainment Permit Approvals 7:05 6. *Fire Chief David Shaw with requests to purchase a forcible entry door simulator and firefighting turnout gear, and an update on the sale of the old ladder truck Higgins, AOT 7:10 7. **Kristin Structures Manager and Middlebury Project Manager, and Aaron Guyette, VHB Engineering Lead, regarding the 2018 Construction Plan for the Downtown Bridge Replacement Project Gish, Downtown 7:55 8. *Jim Bridge Replacement Project Community Liaison, regarding authorization to sign a letter granting the AOT temporary access to Town-owned land for Early Work Package 2 (2018 construction) Hearing 8:00 9. *Public on Memorandum of Understanding between Global Resource Options, Inc.(dba “groSolar”) and the Town of Middlebury regarding groSolar’s designing, permitting, and constructing a 4.99 megawatt (“MW’) solar installation and battery storage project in the Town of Middlebury on property located at the corner of Old Middle Road and Halladay Road 8:15 10. *Appointment of Selectboard Subcommittees & Board Representatives to Other Agencies 8:25 11. *FY18 Year-to-Date Budget Reports 8:30 12. * Approval of Check Warrants 13. *Town Manager’s Report 14. **Board Member Concerns 15. *Executive Session – If needed – None anticipated 16. **Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session 8:45 17. *Adjourn * Decision Item ** Possible Decision If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, please contact the Town Manager’s Office at 388-8100 x-202 as early as possible. Additional information about most Agenda items is available on the Town’s website, www.townofmiddlebury.org, on the Selectboard page. 3/26

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Solar farm (Continued from Page 1) into the state’s electrical grid. As currently envisioned, the solar farm would cover approximately 40 acres of the 112-acre parcel, owned by Ruth Quesnel. A draft MOU between the two parties tentatively calls for the project: • To be built by Dec. 31, 2019.

• To ensure an annual property tax payment to the town of at least $40,000. • To feature a plant and seed mix designed to attract pollinators. The hearing is slated to begin at 8 p.m. in the large conference room of the Middlebury municipal building at 77 Main St.

AUCTION ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES

ANNUAL SPRING DAIRY/ FEEDER CONSIGNMENT SALE 12 NOON SHARP - WEDNESDAY APRIL 4, 2018 AT ACCS BARNS • RT 125 EAST MIDDLEBURY, VT

OVER 150 HEAD EXPECTED!!

Fresh and Springing Holstein Artificially Bred Heifers! Already consigned Duane Howes of Moretown 50 Head holstein dairy herd!! *Also - 40 head of artificially sired holstein open heifers 300-800 lbs* Top quality dairy heifers, springers, holsteins rtb, yearlings & calves All quality consignments welcome! Cash in on your overstock!!

* FOLLOWING DAIRY *

Also consigning beef feeders, angus, hereford and beef cross, bulls-heifers-cows w/calves and steers!! Don’t miss this annual spring sale All quality consignments welcome A must sale to attend!!! For more info call 802-388 2661 (ACCS) Sale Manager: Tom Wisnowski 802-989-1507 Auctioneer – John Nop *Also accepting quality consignments for* May 5th Annual Spring Machinery Sale www.accscattle.com

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Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Hazmat (Continued from Page 1) Management District transfer station in Middlebury. At some point the trash district also plans temporary drop-off stations to serve two groups of outlying towns; one hazardous household waste collection day will serve Lincoln, Starksboro and Monkton in the northeastern part of the county, and the other will serve Whiting, Goshen and Orwell on the southern end. ACSWMD official Dan Maglienti met with the Ferrisburgh selectboard on March 13 to get the board’s

permission to use the town highway garage from 8 a.m. to noon on May 19 as a collection point. No business waste will be accepted at that Little Chicago Road collection point, he said. Maglienti told the Ferrisburgh selectboard at a March 13 meeting that the management district was organizing hazmat collection points outside of its Route 7 Middlebury headquarters for the first time since 2003. It was doing so, he said, in response to a “new convenience standard” adopted by the Vermont

Department of Environmental Conservation that requires the state’s solid waste management districts to take extra steps to serve residents who live further than 15 miles away from transfer stations. Since 2003, Maglienti said, the ACSWMD transfer station has been open 308 days a year to accept household hazmat materials, such as unused pesticides, oil-based paint and thinner, heavy-duty cleaning and automotive products, pool chemicals, and products that contain mercury, such as thermometers and fluorescent light bulbs. In the past 15 years the transfer station has gone from accepting hazmat materials from 900 households a year to about 24,000, he said, and officials are not necessarily expecting a flood of visitors at the half-day drop-offs. “We’re hoping there is not a pentup demand for this,” he said. Maglienti said the event would come at no cost to Ferrisburgh and would be promoted with postcards to residents. Members of the Ferrisburgh selectboard approved the halfday hazmat drop-off, but were not convinced the new convenience standard was a good idea. “Is this something the district is doing happily?” asked Selectman Steve Gutowski, adding later, “This seems a little overkill.” Maglienti said running the collection points would mean extra expenses in salaries and outreach that would have an impact on ACSWMD spending. “It will increase our budget,” he said. A more complete list of hazardous household materials that ACWMSD accepts may be found at www. addisoncountyrecycles.org/articles/ hazardous-waste.