MONDAY EDITION
ADDISON COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
Vol. 28 No. 51
Middlebury, Vermont
Monday, April 3, 2017
32 Pages
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ACSD eyes 6th-grade move to MUMS By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — The Addison Central School District board is expected to vote this June on whether to expand Middlebury Union Middle School to include grades 6-8 beginning in the fall of 2018. It’s a move some district officials believe would allow teachers to more effectively deliver International Baccalaureate Program instruction. Currently, sixth-graders in the ACSD are taught
in elementary schools in the district-member communities of Bridport, Cornwall, Middlebury, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham and Weybridge. MUMS serves children in grades 7 and 8. Now, only a year after consolidating its governance and becoming the first public school system in Vermont to pursue International Baccalaureate World School status for its schools, the ACSD is again looking to depart from
convention. ACSD would become the first district in Addison County to run K-5 elementary schools and a grades 6-8 middle school. “I’m excited,” ACSD Superintendent Peter Burrows said on Thursday of the potential transition, which he outlined in a March 31 email to the ACSD community. “ACSD is researching a 6th-8th grade middle (See ACSD, Page 7)
‘Rocker’ has a folk side
• Acclaimed songwriter Sarah Blacker will play with Aaron Katz in Brandon. See Arts Beat on Page 10.
House approves $5B state budget • Ferrisburgh Rep. Warren Van Wyck explains why he was the only vote against the spending plan. See Page 2.
Hands on
FERRISBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL students warm their hands over boiling sap with teacher Judy Elson inside a mobile sugarhouse that was brought to the school last Thursday. The sap was collected by the students from trees near the school. Independent photo/Trent Campbell
Mt. Abe, VUHS joining forces • Mergers of girls’ and boys’ lacrosse teams highlight schools’ increasing cooperation. See Page 16.
Playspace links classroom study & physical project Cornwall students build with ‘loose parts’ By CHRISTY LYNN CORNWALL — Sixth-grade students at Bingham Memorial School in Cornwall, along with their teacher Emily Hoyler, embarked upon an interesting project last fall. They were inspired by a field trip to Shelburne Farms for a workshop on some of the United Nations’
global sustainability missions. Hoyler’s students latched onto an idea to foster equitable and sustainable spaces in their community and brought their motivation back to the classroom. They formalized a vision to reimagine a long history of fort building at Bingham elementary (See Parts, Page 22)
MUHS competitors flex their intellectual muscles By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Two of Middlebury Union High School’s most successful teams this year haven’t scored a single run, goal, touchdown or basket. But they’ve scored a ton of points in academic competition. A group of MUHS students continued the school’s stellar track
record at the annual VermontNEA Scholars’ Bowl, placing in the top four in the varsity state tourney held on March 25. This great result came a month after the school made its first-ever foray into the national “Moody’s Mega Math Challenge,” in which a Tiger team of five juniors (See Students, Page 14)
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Rep. Van Wyck alone in rejecting proposed state budget Says ‘diet’ needed to curb spending By ELIZABETH HEWITT VTDigger.org MONTPELIER — Ferrisburgh state Rep. Warren Van Wyck was the only lawmaker voting nay when the Vermont House of Representatives advanced a $5.8 billion state budget package this past Thursday. It was a rare moment of tripartisan financial unity as the House OK’d the state finance plan for the next fiscal year, which does not raise any new
taxes or fees. The budget gained preliminary approval on a vote of 143 in favor, one opposed. It was expected to pass by a similar margin when the House gave its final approval Friday. Also on Thursday, the House approved the miscellaneous tax bill with 138 votes in favor and no opposition. According to House Democrats, the fiscal 2018 budget package is one built in the shadow of changes in Washington, D.C. Many on the left consider the lack of new revenues and minimal expansion of programs in this year’s money bills prudent given the potentially
dramatic cuts to federal funding under President Donald Trump’s administration. House Republicans, however, heralded the restrained budget as a result of Gov. Phil Scott’s leadership. The governor threatened to veto any budget that raised taxes or fees. The bill constitutes a 1 percent growth in spending over the previous fiscal year, taking into account all funds, including federal and education money sources. Spending from all state funding sources increases at a rate of 0.8 percent in the House version of the budget. State spending in fiscal 2018 will
total $2.5 billion, an increase of about $20 million from the current fiscal year. After the vote, Scott said the budget is a “positive step.” The House proposal’s “broad support demonstrates a recognition that Vermonters cannot afford to pay more,” Scott said. “We’ll … continue to work with the Legislature to prioritize investments in areas that will support economic growth and affordability for Vermonters.” The budget the House passed Thursday is substantially different from the proposal Scott put forward in January.
The governor’s budget relied on a mechanism involving the education fund that was soundly rejected by House and Senate lawmakers early in the session. Instead, members of the House Appropriations Committee used the current level of services as their starting point and toiled to close a $70 million gap between projected revenues and spending in the next fiscal year. But the at-times contentious process, which saw House Democrats square off with the Scott administration, gave way to broad consensus this week. (See Budget, Page 3)
Federal funding for lake cleanup hangs in balance By JOHN FLOWERS SALISBURY — Vermont lawmakers continue to be concerned about a potential decline in federal Environmental Protection Agency assistance for cleanup of Lake Champlain under the Trump administration. Lake Champlain cleanup through the Clean Water Act was a topic of discussion at Monday’s Legislative Breakfast at the Salisbury Congregational Church. Recent estimates have placed the lake cleanup costs at around $48 million annually over the next 20 years. Sen. Chris Bray, D-New Haven, said state officials are currently vetting various water cleanup projects that could prevent pollution from getting into the lake. But eventual rollout of those projects will largely depend on federal aid, he said. “The new administration is talking about further restrictions about what the EPA can do, including striking from its mission statement the word ‘science,’” Bray said. “There is a big question mark hanging over what kind of federal assistance we’ll get as the EPA continues to be revised.” Vermont farmers will be key players in the lake cleanup efforts through “best management practices,” noted New Haven Republican Rep. Harvey Smith, a longtime member of the House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. “The question is going to be funding, and how we are going to find this,” Smith said. “If the dollars don’t come from the federal government, then it will be up to the state — at least on the side of the agricultural community — to fund this program. That’s going to be the difficult question: How do we come up with the dollars to fund it? “Without cost-share dollars, agriculture is not going to meet (the EPA’s clean water) standards,” Smith added. “It’s a real challenge for agriculture.” Reporter John Flowers is at
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A SAGGING BARN in Salisbury appears to be bending to the wind.
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Farming helps retain young Vermonters By JOHN FLOWERS telling graph from state economic SALISBURY — Lawmakers officials charting population by age believe that unless the exodus of group. Vermont youth to other states is re“There’s a huge ‘bubble’ at the top versed, the Green Mountain State representing … residents currently in will lose a large chunk the prime income area, of its tax base — not to “It’s going to producing the most taxmention a valuable pool be a balancing es,” Conlon said. “This of employees for busia group that is rapidly act as to how is nesses. moving into retirement “These are the (peo- we stabilize with lower incomes and ple) who fuel our econo- our economy lower tax payments. As my and … who pay into and our this population moves the revenues in the state,” population.” into retirement and beRep. Harvey Smith, — Rep. yond, the revenues of R-New Haven, said at a Harvey Smith the state will start dropLegislative Breakfast in ping precipitously.” Salisbury on March 27. Longtime Ripton Se“It’s going to be a balancing act as to lectwoman Laurie Cox urged lawhow we stabilize our economy and makers to focus on the positive and our population.” not the negative. Rep. Peter Conlon, D-Cornwall, “That’s not the kind of thing you said he recently received a very want to be running around saying,”
she said. “If I were a 20-something and that’s what I was hearing, I would think, ‘All of the good places to go are somewhere else.’ We have so many good things for young adults and families to want to be in Vermont, and I think that’s what we need to put out, constantly.” And Sen. Chris Bray, D-New Haven, said not all the news is bad on the population front — particularly in the agricultural sector. He credited Vermont’s Farm-toPlate legislation for wooing many young farmers back to the state to participate in local food initiatives. Bray spearheaded the Farm to Plate Investment Program legislation back in 2009. The law called for the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund to create a 10-year “Farm to Plate Strategic Plan” to increase economic development in Vermont’s farm
and food sector, create jobs in the farm and food economy, and improve access to healthy local food for all Vermonters. Farm to Plate activities, according to Bray, have created around 6,000 new jobs in the food-systems sector. “We’ve seen over $100 million in growth in receipts in that area,” Bray added. Consequently, there has been a resurgence in farms helmed by younger Vermonters making a variety of specialty food products, according to Bray. “Yes, we’re in a challenging time, but we’re also seeing that when we shift our focus and look to longterm, sustainable planning, we’ve been able to interest younger folks, and we’ve seen a lot of growth in the farm and food sector,” he said.
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Green Line developers looking ‘upstream’ By GAEN MURPHREE ADDISON COUNTY — The developers of the proposed Vermont Green Line that could bring millions of dollars to Addison County towns that host the electric power transmission line say the project is still moving forward despite loosing its
principal customer. National Grid and Anbaric Transmission, the VGL development partners, last fall failed to win their bid to sell renewable power to Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. But they are now looking “up-
stream,” National Grid’s Joe Rossignoli told the Independent recently. United as the Green Line Infrastructure Alliance, the two companies seeks to lay 60 miles of HVDC (high voltage direct current) cable under Lake Champlain and then underground to bring 400 megawatts
of renewable power from Beekmantown, N.Y., into the New England grid at the VELCO substation in New Haven. Last October, Addison County learned that the Vermont Green Line was not among the six projects (See Green Line, Page 30)
in communities that don’t currently have one. Answering a question about the proposal on the House floor, Rep. Matt Trieber, D-Bellows Falls, said shelters tend to be a better option than motels for serving homeless people. “The last thing that any member of the Appropriations Committee would be looking for would be for Vermonters to be adversely impacted,” Trieber said. “We are trying to invest money where we are seeing the best outcomes.” GOP SUPPORT Many Republicans stood on the floor and urged their colleagues to support the financial package. At a news conference earlier in the day, House Minority Leader Don Turner, R-Milton, flanked by fellow Republican representatives, lauded the budget plan. Turner said it was “the result of good leadership of the governor” and members of the Republican caucus. “Single-party rule allowed much greater spending than the state could afford,” Turner said. “And we’re going to start holding that and reining that back, and we are proud to support a budget that starts in that direction.” However, Turner said the budget does not solve all funding problems. “This is one year. One year does not fix multiple years of overspending,” Turner said.
The sole nay vote came from Rep. Van Wyck, a Republican, who said the budget does not do enough to cut excess spending. “Since the Democrats overrode Gov. Douglas’s veto in 2009, the Vermont General Fund budget has annually increased excessively requiring additional taxes and fees,” Van Wyck told the Independent. “To use a simplistic metaphor, by gaining five pounds every year for the past eight years, the overall spending is at least 40 pounds overweight.” It wasn’t all bad, Van Wyck said. He said the budget bill displayed “admirable restraint,” including no new or increased taxes. Earlier on Thursday he had voted for the tax bill, H.516. “I’m convinced that a budget bill should have been adopted with a more substantive diet plan,” he said. “This could have been done without jeopardizing programs for the most vulnerable, though other programs could have been reduced or eliminated. To quote President Reagan: ‘A government program is the nearest thing to eternal life we’ll see on the earth.’ — Washington, D.C., or Montpelier.” After the budget vote, House Appropriations Chair Kitty Toll, D-Danville, approached Van Wyck. Toll, who has touted the committee’s process in developing the budget as open and collaborative, asked him to come forward with his concerns.
Toll said after the vote that she was “very pleased” with the outcome. The budget made structural changes, kept money in reserve funds and met needs of the state, she said. “I think that our focus really was setting ourselves up to be in as good as shape as possible when federal reductions hit Vermont,” Toll said. The miscellaneous tax bill passed Thursday raises additional revenues of almost $5 million by increasing compliance with existing tax law. The largest portion of the package, $3.2 million, comes from boosting compliance by working with third-party services, like PayPal, that process payments. An additional $1.8 million is expected to come from better enforcing state law that requires Vermonters to pay a 6 percent tax on products they buy out of state that they have not already paid taxes on. Rep. Janet Ancel, R-Calais, said the tax bill was drafted with awareness of potentially substantial cuts in federal funding to the state coming later this year. Tax revenue could be key to managing that impact. “We are going to need to look to whatever tax capacity we have in this state to make up at least part of the difference,” Ancel said. Editor’s note: Independent reporter John Flowers contributed to this story.
Budget (Continued from Page 2) During less than an hour of discussion about the budget on the House floor, representatives broached subjects ranging from mental health spending and drug addiction treatment to support for agricultural land. Rep. Heidi Scheuermann, R-Stowe, rose in support of the budget but questioned a part that would convene a committee to review studies related to education spending. She said there have been many studies of education finance and that it’s time for lawmakers to act. “Let’s focus, people,” Scheuermann said. “We don’t need another study.” Rep. James Masland, D-Thetford, said some studies commissioned by the Legislature have been key to future policy shifts. “While some studies do just gather dust, others have turned out to be very, very useful,” Masland said. Scheuermann moved to strike the new study from the budget, but the proposal was defeated on a vote of 86 to 42. The budget cuts $340,000 from a program that provides vouchers for motel rooms to homeless people on cold nights. Vouchers will still be available to some, but others will be directed to shelters instead. The budget includes a one-time appropriation to help establish shelters
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Guest editorial Why Vermont needs a shield law for journalists By Dave Gram When you want to find out what’s going on in our state, nation and world, you most likely turn to the news media, which perform a vital function in a democracy of keeping the government accountable and the people informed. Yet the news media are under siege by some forces in power, particularly by the current administration in Washington. D.C. Most reporters I know are doubling down, trying to be more responsible, more hard-digging, more independent and more careful in checking their biases at the door as they go about their work. It’s the only way to maintain the public trust so vital to the work. This obviously is important in coverage of politics and government. It’s just as important in reporting on the criminal justice system. That’s why it was so disturbing to see, during the recent sex-crimes case against former Vermont state Sen. Norm McAllister, three journalists from the Burlington weekly Seven Days and one from Vermont Public Radio subpoenaed to testify for the prosecution and against McAllister. I covered the McAllister case for The Associated Press and have reported on others like it. I can tell you it’s really challenging in cases like this, and takes a lot of thought and concentration, to walk the fine line of fairness and evenhandedness toward both the accusers and the defense. Journalists simply can’t be asked to join the team for either the prosecution or the defense in these cases—not if we want to maintain and promote the independent news reporting that keeps us informed about the workings of the criminal justice system. That’s why Vermont needs to join the roughly 40 other states with journalists’ shield laws that prevent reporters in all but the rarest of cases from being called to testify. In order to maintain the trust of their interview subjects, as well as their readers, they needed to be able to do that work without any expectation that they would become tools either of the defense or of the prosecution… Different state shield laws differ in certain respects. Here are features Vermont lawmakers should include in a shield law bill here, (a version of which recently passed the Senate and is now being considered by the House): • First, there should be a high bar: If police or lawyers on either side can get the information they want, or even sufficient information to present a strong case, from elsewhere, they should be required to go that route, even it it’s harder. • Second, if the conversation between the reporter and source was in confidence, it simply should be unobtainable by the court system, like that between a confessor and priest or client and lawyer. • Third, a question will be raised about who qualifies as a journalist covered by the shield law: a talk-radio host? A blogger? One approach might be to define journalism, rather than journalist. If the subject has been CHRIS GRANSTROM HANDS out a sample from Lincoln Peak Vineyard’s first-ever batch of sparcovered by the media outlet in question and a report has been produced for kling wine last Wednesday afternoon. Chris and his daughter Sara, back left, spent the afternoon a general audience, whoever produced it is de facto a journalist. uncapping the sparkling wine and discharging sediment from the bottles after they were submerged Vermont has excellent, taxpayer-funded law enforcement personnel with upside down in an ice slurry. Independent photo/Trent Campbell extensive techniques, equipment and powers — including the power to seek and execute search warrants and in most cases, the power to subpoena witnesses and compel testimony. These people and their tools do a topnotch job getting the results they and the public want. Law enforcement has the funding, the tools and the powers that journalists lack. All we bring is our independence and willingness to ask questions without regard to whose side in a story the answer might help. A shield law would go a long way toward ensuring that independence is protected and preserved. Dave Gram recently left The Associated Press after more than three Sarah Wakefield The East Middlebury United east apple tree. This was an anonydecades covering Vermont from its Montpelier bureau. East Middlebury Methodist Church was surprised mous gift we wish to acknowledge. on behalf of the Congregation and delighted to find that someone Thank you so much! Please help ADDISON COUNTY and Pastor of the EMUMC has pruned our old, leaning-to-theyourself to the fall crop of apples!
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New administration failing on domestic, foreign fronts As an elderly prior Benton, N.H., now Brandon, Vt,. resident, and a voter with many elections under my belt, I see these past political years with Donald Trump as shameful. With his ADHD-generated massive anger, his compulsive lying and his total disregard for the poor, in-
firm, and the naïve, we are right now in danger of entering a war. This is particularly due to his use of juvenile tweeting rather than employing diplomacy (a new word for him). Donald is an adult with the ego and maturity of an early juvenile. Though he recently lost support for
the demolition of the Affordable Care Act, were he to continue in this destructive direction, our losses under him would include 22 million people losing health care, and Meals on Wheels would be gone. Also gone might be the after school programs, (See Letter, Page 5)
Addison Independent, Monday, April 3, 2017 — PAGE 5
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Letters to the Editor Natal care from providers, Porter exceptional, caring Our son was born on Valentine’s Day. Despite two blizzards, the care we received at Porter was beyond amazing and has touched our hearts forever. From the start we had Maggie Gardner, our midwife, and two amazing nurses, both Jane, to help us through a difficult labor. And then two days later, when our son took a downward turn, we had Dr. Mike Seaton and two more
amazing nurses, Becci and Kathy, to continue to take care of us. And when he was transported to UVM the following morning, we had Heather Kidde and Vicki Kirby to hold our hands and calm our fears. This generosity and kindness continued during our stay at the NICU at UVM. This level of care is more than a job for these providers. The compassion we experienced came
from the heart. At a time when our world seemed to be full of unpredictability, we were offered love and empathy. Saying “thank you” will never be enough to return what we experienced. So in addition to thanking our providers, I will work to spread that compassion and love and empathy. And I will teach my now healthy child to do the same. Angela Scavo Middlebury
Middlebury College must apologize for Murray invite This letter is regarding the visit of Mr. Charles Murray to the Middlebury College campus a few weeks ago. First of all, I do want to say that Mr. Murray and Ms. Stanger are both human beings. No human being deserves to be shoved violently. My objection to Mr. Murray is not to him as a human being, but, his ideas. His ideas have been used for centuries as an excuse to commit violence upon many peoples. From the enslaving of African people and bringing them to this country to their mistreatment after slavery was made illegal. From the killing of Jews, gays, gypsies, to the killing of the physically and mentally challenged people by the Nazis. From the killing of and lying to Native Americans to their forced sterilization in Vermont in the 1930s to the continued dishonoring of their rights as sovereign nations today. His ideas are the main intellectual basis for all of this violence in the past and in the present. As the KKK is now on the rise in the southern U.S., it is likely that his very talk at Middlebury incited at least one violent act against someone with brown skin. Perhaps Mr. Murray does not consider himself a racist. However, it is clear that his ideas and research are. If he cannot understand this, it is clear that, despite his lofty qualifications, he needs more education about what life is like for those who are not white, male and Christian and how his ideas impact their lives.
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So, the big question I want to ask is why. Why did Middlebury College invite Mr. Murray to speak? It is self-evident to anyone who has ever had any connection to someone of African heritage that they are just as intelligent as anyone else. The idea that there is some genetic difference between those with brown skin and those with lighter skin is false and has been false ever since it was invented 400 years ago as an excuse for slavery. I welcome conversations with those who I agree with and disagree with. However, we cannot have civil discourse on controversial topics unless all of those involved respect each other’s intelligence. It is clear that Mr. Murray does not respect the intelligence of those of African heritage as his research is bent on showing they are not as smart as the rest of us. If we want civil discourse, we cannot include Mr. Murray unless he changes his point of view. The reaction to Mr. Murray and his ideas is not an unfortunate sign of increased divisions in our country. Until this recent presidential election, most Americans would assume that his crazy racist ideas were only the opinion of a small minority and it is best not to pay too much attention to them. However, now that we have a president who espouses some of these ideas and a presidential advisor who strongly believes and promotes Nazi propaganda, the stakes are much higher.
We all assumed that the job of the federal government would be to protect us from people like Mr. Murray and Steve Bannon. Now that these people are in the White House, we can no longer rely on this assumption. We must defend ourselves. That is what the students’ non-violent disobedience at the speech did. They did it for themselves, they did it for all of us who are not White, Christian or male. As someone who is Jewish, their actions made me feel safer in Vermont and I thank them. My last point is a demand. Middlebury College owes a sincere apology to all of those whose people have been killed, hurt and mistreated because of Mr. Murray’s ideas. If Middlebury College does not issue a sincere apology for the invitation of Mr. Murray, I will make sure that my children do not consider Middlebury when they think of colleges. I will also reach out to everyone I know to encourage them to take the same actions. There is no middle ground on this issue. Without a sincere apology I must reach the conclusion that Middlebury is aligned with those who agree with slavery, those who thought Hitler didn’t go far enough, those who think that gay people should be converted or killed and those who think that women should do what men tell them to do. I look forward to your response. Ben Gordesky Burlington
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Palliative caregivers grateful for support, publicity
We are extremely grateful to John Flowers and the Addison Independent for bringing such a significant topic to our community’s attention — the delivery of palliative and hospice care in Addison County. As a follow-up to the Feb. 13 article “Agencies Working Together on End of Life Care Issues,” Addison County Home Health & Hospice (ACHHH), Hospice Volunteer Services (HVS) and Addison Respite Care Home (ARCH) are proud to acknowledge the solid and successful collaborative we have forged
over the past many years in order to provide exemplary end-of-life care to our friends and neighbors. Through in-home skilled nursing/clinical care, physical therapy services, spiritual and social work support provided by ACHHH; hospice volunteers, community education, bereavement/grief supports from HVS; and end-of-life suites created for our patients and families by ARCH, our agencies cover all potential aspects of needed service to our community. We also want to express our great
gratitude to the Vermont Community Foundation for awarding grant support so that our three agencies can identify opportunities to continue to improve palliative, hospice care and end-of-life services for residents of the 23 towns in Addison County. Elissa Cobb, Chair of ACHHH Board Daphne Diego, Chair of ARCH Board Johanna Nichols, Chair of HVS Board Middlebury
(Continued from Page 4) school lunches for needy kids, home health services, stipends for heat and electricity costs, Social Security, NPR, and funding for the arts. I can foresee massive poverty, hunger, and homelessness similar to the years of the Great Depression, with no regard for the less fortunate. In addition, it appears we are tiptoeing into a military confrontation in order to boost Trump’s testosterone level, and that confrontation will likely be on our soil. We are all immigrants unless we are Native Americans. How can we be so hate-mongering as to break up good families by deporting parents and having the children kept here to live with relatives or placed in foster care? In perpetuating hate of aliens, i.e. Muslims, Africans, Mexicans, Jews, and on and on, who the hell do we think we are? Certainly not good and Godly Americans. And, let us not forget Trump’s total disregard for the dignity of women, and the problem of their sexual safety in his presence. Also, for the uninformed, Planned Parenthood’s abortion services are only a small part of their programs. They provide physicals, breast cancer screenings, pap smears, blood tests, pregnancy tests, counseling and support for the health of their clients, both adults and babies. They also perform sexually transmitted disease exams and counsel clients on birth control,
smoking cessation, healthy diets, and more. I’m also a low-income disabled woman who will be impacted by Trump’s financial greed on behalf of the rich, and his total disregard for the lesser people. I won’t be homeless by the grace of my mother, but if I lose my Home Health services, my personal health and independence will suffer (along with millions of other Americans). From the honest Obamas, a socially and cause-based family, and from President Obama utilizing diplomacy with foreign countries, we have transitioned to Trump and his aggressive and hostile treatment of people and countries. Supported by the NRA as “going back to our roots,” he’s lifting the ban on lead shotgun pellets and fishing sinkers. Through the past use of lead sinkers and shotgun pellets, we almost depleted our eagle population years ago, and the public was warned to limit the eating of fresh fish to every two to four weeks. Please bear in mind that the House, Senate and Trump appointees are also playing a big role in these travesties of the law and apparent unconcern for the middle class, and they are not looking back. That’s called saving one’s rear. As Americans, let’s take back the humanizing of our social systems. Lyn R. Bandy Brandon
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Business as usual for Vt. healthcare until feds act By JOHN FLOWERS SALISBURY — While the Trump administration’s effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act failed in Congress, state lawmakers at the March 27 Legislative Breakfast in Salisbury said it’s too soon to tell what, if any, short- or long-term changes are in store for Vermont’s health care system. “It’s all up in the air,” said Sen. Claire Ayer, D-Addison, whose committee deals with health care legislation. Ayer said plans call for the Senate to adjourn a week early this session
in order to return in the fall — when passage of the federal budget is expected — to deal with state health care issues. Until then, it will be business as usual in the health care industry, according to Ayer. “The (health insurance) exchange is still functioning and the insurance companies are still in Vermont,” Ayer said. “In terms of new health care initiatives, we’re still working on a way to make universal primary care something that fits into the Vermont fabric; we know it makes a lot of financial sense.”
Arts groups to learn about inclusion MIDDLEBURY — The Vermont Arts Council this Wednesday in Middlebury will host “The Art of Inclusion,” a daylong convening focused on accessibility equity, and community inclusion. This is part of the council’s The Agile Nonprofit program for nonprofit managers, directors and board members who want to become more efficient while increasing impact on the communities they serve. It does this by offering peer support opportunities. At “The Art of Inclusion,” presenters with and without disabilities — including artists, leaders from arts and cultural organizations, and representatives from disability
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service, advocacy, and funding agencies — will share professional and personal expertise and experiences. Participants will learn the importance of engaging a broad spectrum of users in integrated settings that provide, equal, effective, and enjoyable arts experiences. They will also explore the ways regulations and standards relate to social inclusion, the arts, compliance, and best practices. This informational and networking opportunity will take place Wednesday, April 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Town Hall Theater, 68 South Pleasant St. More information is online at tinyurl.com/n44qpvu.
Obituaries
ADDISON COUNTY
Winona Yasko, 93, Newport NEWPORT — Winona Orvis Yasko died March 23, 2017, at the Bel-Aire Center in Newport, Vermont, at the age of 93. She was predeceased by her parents, older sister Lovina Orvis Baslow, and husband, Michael A. Yasko, in 2001, whom she married on October 10, 1942, in Bristol, VT. Survivors are daughters Michele Young and her life partner Karl L. Mol of Huntington, WV, Carolyn Marie Schwebel and her spouse John of Leonardo, NJ, and younger sister Patricia Orvis of Brooklyn, NY. She was born in Cornwall, VT, on August 7, 1923, to Ralph F. Orvis and Agnes Wright Orvis. She spent her teenage years in the Jerusalem and Bristol areas. During their nearly 60-year marriage, Winona and Michael lived in a number of locations in Vermont, including St. Johnsbury, Barton, Bristol, and Bellows Falls. In their later years they and their Dalmatian, Daisy, became “snowbirds” at their winter home in Port Charlotte, Florida. Winona was very active in community, school, including PTA president and class mother, and political affairs all of her life. Winona was an advocate for children and the elderly in Vermont and the Greater New England areas. She advocated for her disabled daughter. When a librarian would only allow her daughters to use books from the Children’s Room, Winona, who loved reading as did her daughters, made it very clear that her children could read ANY book they wanted to. (And they did, taking out the maximum five books at a time.) A dark-haired beauty with brilliant blue eyes, Winona was an impassioned, independent woman from her early years. When she let it be known that her first votes would be given to Democratic, not Republican, candidates, her parents refused to give her a ride to town. She persisted and had to walk a long way down through the woods to cast her ballots. Winona was above all a mother, who taught her daughters how to
make her wonderful baked goods, including chocolate chip cookies, blueberry muffins, banana bread, and apple pies. She helped the daughters learn to sew, and made matching mother-daughter blue taffeta dresses, small pieces of which her now senior citizen daughters still treasure. Winona loved the many family cats and dogs and always allowed and encouraged their presence. She had many jobs, including seamstress at a Van Raalte factory, where she was not always appreciated because of her speed that forced others on the line to keep up. She was a secretary for Gov. Lee Emerson, cashier at the Barton A&P, and sold Avon products, often coming home from walking to make deliveries with freezing legs. She later served as a school nurse at a correctional school for teens and at the high school in Bristol. Winona often challenged what she saw as injustices in her workplace and other situations, a dominant trait that she instilled in her children. After her “girls” were in high school, she returned to nurses’ training, which she had had to leave after her marriage to Michael Yasko, a tall, dark and handsome soldier from Pennsylvania whom she had met in a soda fountain in Burlington, VT. Her professional education included an R.N. from the Medical Center Hospital School of Nursing and a B.S.N. from University of Vermont, with a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (P.N.P.) from Northeastern University in Boston, MA. She also trained at the Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, where younger fellow students saw her as a big sister. Winona’s main pride involved her nursing identity. On family drives it was not unusual when an accident was seen for her to attempt to help, crying, “I’m a nurse, I’m a nurse!” An avid swimmer, for several years she ran the food concession at Crystal Lake State Beach, providing a lovely summer of
WINONA ORVIS YASKO swimming and selling experience for her daughters at young ages. Winona Orvis Yasko was a force of nature. You may have seen her driving quickly around a corner on the wrong side of a curvy road. She could be loving or resentful, as a “middle child,” saying, “I get the neck of the chicken!” To quote from another obituary, “She could simultaneously be ornery and have a mischievous twinkle in her eye. Her family is so sad to lose her. She made them smile and laugh. She infuriated them. She inspired them. She made them crazy. She loved them, and they loved her.” She chose to donate her body to a medical school for instruction of medical students. Her remains will then be cremated and spread over Crystal Lake in Barton, VT, the site of her summer home for many years. She requested no flowers, but donations in her name to organizations of your choice, especially those that support pets, would be appreciated. To share remembrances, feel free to send them to cs@equalizers.org. On-line condolences at curtis-britch.com. ◊
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ACSD (Continued from Page 1) academic year. In the meantime, school program at MUMS, beginning local educators will undergo training academic year 2018-2019,” his email in IB teaching principles as the states. “We are investigating if a 6th- district gradually transitions to full 8th grade middle school program implementation. best meets the needs of our students The mission of the IB program is within the International “to develop inquiring, Baccalaureate (IB) knowledgeable Middle Years Program. and caring young Our IB Design Teams people who help to and ACSD leadership create a better and are conducting research more peaceful world and analysis, and need through intercultural your input as we move understanding and towards a decision.” respect,” according to O f f i c i a l s program literature. acknowledge the IB works concept of a grades collaboratively with 6-8 middle school is participating schools bound to elicit debate internationally, known among ACSD teachers, as “IB World Schools.” parents and students. IB’s various programs With that in mind, — including the Burrows has mapped “In the 21st Primary Years Program out a series of events century, for students aged to unfurl the transition 3-12, the Middle Years plans for grade 6 and students really Program for ages 11receive feedback from need to be 16, and the Diploma the ACSD community prepared for Program for ages 16(see accompanying a workplace 19 — are “studentstory). centered, emphasizing “I think any time that is entirely not only the you’re looking at different. It’s intellectual, but also the grade configuration, no longer physical and personal there’s a lot you need development of every about rote to consider,” Burrows child,” according to said. “One is adolescent memorization; a recently completed development — what it’s really study on how IB could kind of environment it about learning be implemented in the is for the student. And ACSU. that’s what initially how to be If the Middle Years started this process, innovative and Program is to reach its a feeling that people adaptable and target demographic of wanted to look at collaborative.” grades 6 through 10, it research, ‘Are 6thmakes more sense for — Superintendent those students to be graders more suited Peter Burrows more closely grouped, to a middle school environment?’” officials said. It was last October that the ACSD Supporters believe IB instruction board unanimously approved what will foster a more inquiry-based will be a three-year effort to adopt curriculum, as well as handsthe IB program within all nine of on opportunities for students to the district’s schools. That vote put do more learning outside of the the district on a path to receive its classroom, with such potential formal IB status during 2019-2020 partners as Middlebury College,
the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, local nonprofits and businesses. Program boosters also believe IB will better prepare students for future jobs and for living in a more global society. “In the 21st century, students really need to be prepared for a workplace that is entirely different,” Burrows said. “It’s no longer about rote memorization; it’s really about learning how to be innovative and adaptable and collaborative and a strong citizen in an increasingly global world.” GRADE SCHOOL NUMBERS District officials can’t be sure right now about how the 6th-grade transition would affect individual school populations in the fall of 2018, when the move would take effect. Numerous children could move in or out of the district by then. But here is an enrollment snapshot based on the most current (December 2016) ACSD numbers. The number of sixth-graders in ACSD elementary schools is currently: • Bridport Central School: 8 out of a total of 72 students. • Cornwall’s Bingham Memorial: 7 of 81. • Middlebury’s Mary Hogan Elementary: 72 out of 446. • Ripton Elementary: 3 out of 47. • Salisbury Community: 13 out of 101. • Shoreham Elementary: 12 out of 80. • Weybridge Elementary: 8 out of 50. So if the transition had been in effect this year, the combined total ACSD 6th-grade class of 123 would have been added to MUMS’ current population of 253, for a total of 376. Burrows noted the MUMS building served a combined total of around 450 students when it was constructed two decades ago. But he also knows some of the district’s elementary schools are struggling with declining enrollment.
“Part of the consideration will be the (potential) impact on our elementary schools,” Burrows said. “It’s a decision for MUMS, but also a decision for our elementary schools, too.” Ruth Hardy of Middlebury is chairwoman of the Mary Hogan Elementary School board and a member of the ACSD board. She said she looks forward to the upcoming dialogue on the question of shifting 6th grade to MUMS. “There have been informal conversations regarding the best grade configuration for our middle school over the past few years,” Hardy said. “However, now that we’ve successfully unified ACSD and approved implementing an International Baccalaureate program, we’re more actively assessing options for a middle school model that will best serve students in an educationally and developmentally appropriate setting. The ACSD board will also have to consider potential budget and facilities implications of any changes. The superintendent will be leading a comprehensive community outreach process over the next several months to gather feedback and ideas. As a board member, I look forward to hearing from the public, and reviewing data and options as we consider what’s best for students across the district.” Burrows hopes a lot of people weigh in on the proposed middle school change and International Baccalaureate. “Our process over the next three months is going to be a lot of community outreach, to survey where our community is, to engage in those conversations, to look at the pros and cons, and to look through the filter of IB, because that’s what we’re building, here,” Burrows said. “It’s a central part of this inquiry.” Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.
Public input sought on 6th grade changes
MIDDLEBURY — Addison Central Superintendent Peter Burrows has laid out the following schedule to get public input on a proposal to transfer 6th-grade instruction to Middlebury Union Middlebury School, beginning in the fall of 2018: • A “superintendent listing tour” scheduled for April 10 at Bridport Central School, April 17 at Cornwall’s Bingham Elementary, April 18 at Mary Hogan Elementary in Middlebury, April 20 at Shoreham Elementary, April 21 at MUMS, May 1 at Ripton Elementary, May 3 at Weybridge Elementary, and May 5 at Salisbury Community School. All meetings are scheduled from 3 to 4:30 p.m. • A community survey to be offered to parents, teachers, students and community members. More details about the survey, and where to take it, will be disclosed later this week via emails, and through the ACSD’s website (www.acsu.org) and newsletter. • Community forums to be held in May, with a presentation on analysis of the district’s grade configuration study. The forums will be held in three to-be-determined locations throughout ACSD. • Burrows will make a recommendation on the proposed 6thgrade transition to the ACSD board in late June for a vote.
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ALTHOUGH YOU PROBABLY won’t jump right into tying the American Pheasant Tail or a Sexy Stone Fly, the New Haven River Anglers is offering a fly tying class for beginners on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at MUHS. Call Peter Burton at 388-6876 to register.
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“I, Claude Monet” screening in Middlebury. Tuesday, April 4, 11 a.m., Town Hall Theater. Based on over 2,500 letters and narrated by Henry Goodman, “I, Claude Monet” reveals new insight into the man who not only painted the picture that gave birth to impressionism but who was perhaps the most influential and successful painter of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Tickets $10/$5 students may be purchased at www.townhalltheater.org, 802-382-9222 at THT box office or at the door Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Presentation in Middlebury. Tuesday, April 4, 3 p.m., Eastview at Middlebury, Community Room. Professor John Elder will read from his book, “Pick Up the Flute: A Memoir Through Music” and play a few tunes. Jobs for Independence (JFI) presentation in Middlebury. Tuesday, April 4, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Road. Would you like help working on your life challenges and receive support for getting a job? Do you have 3SquaresVT or want to apply? JFI might be for you. If you are homeless or facing housing instability, have a past criminal conviction, or are facing or recovering from substance abuse or mental health issues come find out how Jobs for Independence could help. Presentation by CVOEO staff with Q&A following. For additional information or questions call Jeanette 388-2285. Natural health care discussion in Middlebury. Tuesday, April 4, 5-6 p.m., Ilsley Public Library. Stress, Anxiety, Fatigue, and Insomnia: Learn why so many of us deal with these symptoms and become more informed about how lifestyle, diet and natural medicine interventions can help. An energetic and inspiring discussion with local doctor, Matthew Perchemlides. Lecture on the Rise of the Third Reich in Vergennes. Tuesday, April 4, 7-8 p.m., Bixby Memorial Free Library. Join local author Jack Mayer as he discusses his most recent novel, “Before the Court of Heaven” and how it explores the origins of the Third Reich. Free and open to the public. Brought to you by The Vermont Humanities Council. Bristol Community Action/Panel. Tuesday, April 4, 7-8:30 p.m., Bristol Elementary School cafeteria. All are invited to a Rights and Democracy Action Meeting focused on health care, minimum wage and the environment. Activists will present information on these topics followed by action break out groups. All are welcome. Fly Tying Class for Beginners in Middlebury. Tuesday, April 4, 7-9 p.m., Middlebury Union High School, room H005. Offered by the New Haven River Anglers Association. Instruction and materials provided at no cost. $50 refundable deposit for tools. Limited to 12 participants. Call Peter Burton 388-6876 to register.
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AARP Fraud Watch Network presentation in Middlebury. Wednesday, April 5, 2:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury, Community Room. AARP Fraud Watch Network will present a series on cyber and community fraud and ID theft. CCV information session in Middlebury. Wednesday, April 5, 5-6 p.m., CCV Middlebury, 10 Merchants Row #223. Community College of Vermont will hold an information session for everything you need to know about taking classes at CCV. “Vincent Van Gogh and the Books He Read” in Middlebury. Wednesday, April 5, 7 p.m., Ilsley Public Library. Art historian Carol Berry will examine how literature influenced the life and art of Vincent Van Gogh in a talk that is part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesday lecture series. Free and open to the public. Two Twenty-Twos: Piano Solo Recital in Middlebury. Wednesday, April 5, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College. Junya Iwata ‘19, a piano student of Diana Fanning, will perform a solo piano recital — a culmination of his independent study work. Sponsored by the Department of Music. Free.
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muir.haman@bixbylibrary.org to sign up. Second Annual Local Game Dinner at Tourterelle in New Haven. Thursday, April 6, 6:30 p.m., Tourterelle Restaurant. Enjoy a night of local game by hunters across the county, along with drinks and stories from seasons past. Live music by Brisson Boss & Pelletier. Reservations suggested. Suggested donation $40 per person or $20 per person if you donate three to four pounds of game. Info: www.tourterellevt.com. “Arcadia” production in Middlebury. Thursday, April 6, 7:30 p.m., Wright Memorial Theatre, Middlebury College. This play by Tom Stoppard is a compelling blend of science, mathematics, literature and landscape architecture; the magnetic force connecting them is sex, “the attraction that Newton left out.” Featuring Associate Professor of Theatre Alex Draper ‘88; directed by Cheryl Faraone. Tickets: $12/10/6; on sale March 20. Faculty Dance Concert in Middlebury. Thursday, April 6, 8 p.m. Mahaney Center for the Arts, Dance Theater, Middlebury College. One night only! The Dance Program spotlights samples of faculty choreography, featuring works by Gabriel Forestieri, Scotty Hardwig, Paloma McGregor, Maree ReMalia and Lida Winfield. Tickets: public $12, college ID holders $10, students $6.
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Adam Boyce will perform “The Old Country Fiddler: Charles Ross Taggart, Vermont’s Traveling Entertainer” in Hancock. Friday, April 7, 11 a.m., Quin-Town Center for Seniors. The talk is free, open to the public and accessible to those with disabilities. Following the talk, the center will be serving lunch. RSVP to 802-767-3763 to make reservation. For more information, contact Jill Jesso-White at 802-767-4128. Off the Wall: Informal Discussions about Art in Middlebury. Friday, April 7, 12:15 p.m. Mahaney Center for the Arts and Museum, Room 125, Middlebury College. Take a closer look at an object from the museum’s collection with the Robert F. Reiff Intern, then enjoy further conversation over a light lunch in the lobby. Sponsored by the Middlebury College Museum of Art and the Committee on the Arts. $5 donation suggested; free to College ID cardholders. PlaySpace Open House and parent information session in Middlebury. Friday, April 7, 3:30-5:30 p.m., 67 Catamount Park, Middlebury (off Exchange St.) The Counsleing Service of Addison County’s play-based intervention space will be open
THURSDAY
Senior meal in Bristol. Thursday, April 6, noon, First Baptist Church of Bristol. The menu is meatloaf, mashed potatoes, carrots, homemade rolls and banana pudding dessert. Suggested donation $4. Come early and talk with friends and make new ones. Call Nancy at 453-5276 early to be sure to reserve a place. Noonday Concert in Middlebury. Thursday, April 6, 2017, 12:25 p.m., St Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Middlebury. Ute Marks, violinist, and her accompanist George Matthew Jr. will play works by Vivaldi and Telemann. Free and open to the public. Religion lecture in Middlebury. Thursday, April 6, 4:30 p.m., Hillcrest Orchard room, Middlebury College. Visiting Lecturer, Dr. Amanda Lucia, Associate Professor, Religious Studies from the University of California, Riverside, will give a lecture titled, “Romanticizing the Premodern: Charting Indices of Indigenous and Asian Religions in Contemporary American Spirituality.” Sponsored by the Religion Department and the South Asian Studies Program. Free, eight-week Memoir Writing Workshop in Vergennes. Thursday, April 6, 6-8 p.m., Bixby Memorial Free Library, 258 Main Street. Thinking about writing your own memoir? Now’s the time to do it. Join MFA graduate Kris Johannesson as she teaches you essential tips & techniques to form your own compelling memoir. Pre-registration required. Limited seating. Call Library, stop in, or email
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ARTIST JOHN VINCENT holds a piece of the metal type he uses for his posters, which can be seen at Art on Main, in Bristol this month. His work will be shown with fellow artist and bookmaker Jane Ploughman beginning April 7 with an opening reception and poetry reading by five local poets Friday evening. Info: 453-4032.
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communitycalendar for families and community members to explore. Clinical staff will be on hand to answer questions. Pizza will be provided. From 4-5, staff will offer a quick overview of ASD and provide some helpful suggestions for challenges in the home. All you can eat fish fry in Bristol. Friday, April 7, 5-7 p.m., St. Ambrose Catholic Church Parish Hall. The menu will include fried or baked haddock, French fries, coleslaw, beverage and dessert. Adults $12.50; children age 9 and under $6; immediate family of five $37. For more information call St. Ambrose Church at 453-2488. Poetry reading in Bristol. Friday, April 7, 6-7:30 p.m., Art on Main. Five local poets, Karla Van Vliet, Jon Turner, Basha Miles, Rachael Baird and Elyssa Cobb, will read from their poetry in celebration of National Poetry Month. Refreshments and conversation will follow. “Art of the World” in Bristol Friday, April 7, 6-7:30 p.m., Art on Main. A new exhibit will work by highlight by New Haven artists Jane Ploughman of Ploughgirl Press and John Vincent of A Revolutionary Press. A poetry reading will precede the opening. Fish fry in Vergennes. Friday, April 7, 6-8 p.m., Vergennes Eagles Club. Fish fry at the Vergennes Eagles Club, $10 per person. Spring Auction in Middlebury. Friday April 7, 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion in Middlebury. This live and silent auction will include gift certificates, art, lawn and garden, recreation and technology, farm and automotive, maple syrup, jewelry, premium items and more. Tickets are $7.50 and can be purchased at the door. Price includes a dessert bar and beverages. Proceeds benefit the Champlain Valley Christian School Capital Campaign Fund. Contact Grace at 759-2031 for more information. Middlebury Community Wind Ensemble in Middlebury. Friday, April 7, 7 p.m., Middlebury Union High School Auditorium. Come hear Copeland, Tchaikovsky and Mancini, among others. Conducted by Catherine Ott. Free and open to the public. Spa Night for Middle School Girls in Middlebury. Friday, April 7, 7-9 p.m., Chellis House, Middlebury College. Addison County middle school girls are invited to a spa night at Middlebury College’s Chellis House with the Sister-to-Sister Club. There will be face masks, nail painting, foot massages and more! Please bring a towel and wear casual clothing. For further information, contact Karin Hanta at khanta@middlebury.edu or 443-5937. British Pianist Paul Lewis performs in Middlebury. Friday, April 7, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College. British pianist Paul Lewis will perform a classical concert of works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and Weber. Concertgoers are invited to gather in the Mahaney Center for the Arts lobby for a seasonal pre-performance dinner at 6:30 p.m. The catered buffet is seated family style. Dinner tickets $30. Cash bar. Concert tickets $25/20/6. Info: www.middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168. “2 Moon Smile” in Rochester. Friday, April 7, 7:30 p.m., Rochester Federated Church. Heliand Consort and Clogs will premier “2 Moon Smile,” a new chamber opera by Australian composer Padma Newsome. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission by donation. “Arcadia” production in Middlebury. Friday, April 7, 7:30 p.m., Wright Memorial Theatre, Middlebury College. This play by Tom Stoppard is a compelling blend of science, mathematics, literature and landscape architecture; the magnetic force connecting them is sex, “the attraction that Newton left out.” Featuring Associate Professor of Theatre Alex Draper ‘88; directed by Cheryl Faraone. Tickets: $12/10/6; on sale March 20. Jazz Quintet in Middlebury. Saturday, April 8, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Robison Hall, Middlebury College. The Miles Donahue Quartet with special guest Billy Pierce will perform in celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month. Free and open to the public.
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Green Mountain Club Hike at Jerusalem Trail, Starksboro. Saturday, April 8, Jerusalem Trail. Hike the moderately rated Jerusalem Trail. Hike is approximately six miles round trip with an elevation gain of over 2,300 feet. Lunch at Glen Ellen Lodge. Snowshoes or spikes depending on conditions. This is a dog-friendly hike. Contact Ivor Hughes at brhughes@gmvat.net or 802-453-4412. For other events and activities visit www. gmcbreadloaf.org. Monthly wildlife walk in Middlebury. Saturday, April 8, 8-10 a.m., Otter View Park. Otter Creek Audubon and the Middlebury Area Land Trust invite community members to help us survey birds and other wildlife at Otter View Park and the Hurd Grassland. Meet at the parking area of Otter View Park at the intersection of Weybridge St. and Pulp Mill Bridge Road in Middlebury. Birders of all ages and abilities welcome. For more information, call 388-1007 or 388-6019. Weybridge School Tag Sale in Weybridge. Saturday, April 8, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Weybridge Elementary School, 210 Quaker Village Road. Donations of gently used household items, clothing, toys, books and more can be dropped off at the school beginning April 6. Information: 545-2113. Bingo in Vergennes. Saturday, April 8, 1:304:30 p.m., American Legion Post #14, 100 Armory Lane. Doors open at 1 p.m. $15 for 15 sheets of regular bingo (three cards per sheet). Additional money for three special bingo games, light snacks and 50/50. Cash prizes. All proceeds benefit the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 14. Open to public. “Arcadia” production in Middlebury. Saturday, April 8, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Wright Memorial Theatre, Middlebury College. This play by Tom Stoppard is a compelling blend of science, mathematics, literature and landscape architecture; the magnetic force connecting them is sex, “the attraction that Newton left out.” Featuring Associate Professor of Theatre Alex Draper ‘88; directed by Cheryl Faraone. Tickets: $12/10/6; on sale March 20 “Son of Saul” in Middlebury. Saturday, April 8, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, Middlebury College. In the horror of 1944 Auschwitz, a prisoner forced to burn the corpses of his own people finds moral survival by trying to salvage the body of a boy he takes for his son. “No matter how many Holocaust films you’ve seen, you’ve not seen one like this.” — Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times. In Polish and German with English subtitles. Sponsored by the Holocaust Film Fund. (László Nemes, Hungary, 2015, 107 minutes) Free. Author reading in Middlebury. Saturday, April 8, 4 p.m., Vermont Book Shop. Harriett Scott Chessman will present her new book, “The Lost Sketchbook of Edgar Degas” in conversation with John Elder. Book signing to follow. Free and open to the public.
Roast Turkey Supper in Vergennes. Saturday, April 8, 5-6:30 p.m., Vergennes United Methodist Church, across from the Opera House. The menu will include roast turkey, mashed potato, stuffing, vegetable, cranberry sauce, dessert and beverage served buffet style. $9 for adults and $5 for children. Takeout orders are available. Call 877-3150 for more information. Roast Pork Dinner in Shoreham. Saturday, April 8, 5-7 p.m., Shoreham Congregational Church, 28 School Rd. Treat yourself to a dinner of roast pork with gravy, baked potatoes, mixed vegetables, rolls, beverages and apple desserts as you enjoy the company of friends and neighbors. $12 for adults and children 12 and over, $10 for seniors, and $5 for children under 12. Good food and good fellowship are a grand combination! Perspectives on Haiti Dinner and Lecture in Middlebury. Saturday, April 8, 5 p.m., Memorial Baptist Church. Come and enjoy Haitian foods and coffee with special guest Wildor Tiga Silain from Grand Goave, Haiti. Free to all. Call 388-7472 for more information. The Will Patton Ensemble in Lincoln. Saturday, April 8, 7:30 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 River Rd. The cost is $10 for adults, teens and kids are free. Refreshments will be served. For more information call 388-6863.
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All you can eat pancake breakfast in Addison. Sunday, April 9, 7-11 a.m., Addison Fire Station, at the junction of Routes 17 and 22A in Addison. $6/adults; $4/kids under 12. Benefit of the Addison Volunteer Fire Department. The menu will include plain and blueberry pancakes, sausage, bacon, home fries, coffee, hot chocolate and orange juice. Funds will be used to purchase equipment. For more information, call 759-2237. Pancake breakfast in Salisbury. Sunday, April 9, 7:30-11 a.m., Salisbury Community School. Annual Salisbury Volunteer Fire Department pancake breakfast. $10/adults; $5 children age 12 and under. Tickets available before and at the door. Call 388-1407 or 734-7771. Parish breakfast hosted by the Knights of Columbus in Vergennes. Sunday, April 9, 8-10 a.m., St. Peter’s Church, 85 South Maple St. Come for a delicious breakfast of eggs, omelets (to order), hot cakes, French toast, sausage, bacon and more. Bring your family and friends! Adults $8.50; seniors over 60 $7.50; kids ages 6-12 $6; children under age 6 are free; immediate families of five or more $28. For more information call the rectory at 877-2367. 5-Town Friends of the Arts Honors Pete Sutherland in Bristol. Sunday, April 9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Holley Hall. A celebration of Pete’s contributions to Vermont’s cultural heritage. Music by Nate Gusakov, Jamie Masefield, Caleb Elder & friends; tributes by friends and fellow musicians; refreshments
and Vermont Folk Rocker Raffle Drawing. Free. For more information visit 5townfriendsofthearts.org. Eine kleine Nachmittagmusik: “A little afternoon music” in Middlebury. Sunday, April 9, 2 p.m., Le Chateau Grand Salon, Middlebury College. Gloria Breck ‘18, a piano student of Diana Fanning, presents pieces by Bach, Beethoven and Kabalevsky, as well as platters of Dolci delights. Sponsored by the Department of Music. Free. Workshop visit in North Ferrisburgh Saturday, April 9, 2 p.m., 240 Lewis Creek Dr. The Ferrisburgh Historical Society will visit the workshop of master craftsman Craig Farrow for a talk and demonstration of his craft. Free. Middlebury Community Winds Ensemble Spring Concert in Bristol. Sunday, April 9, 4 p.m., Mount Abraham Union High School Auditorium. Come hear Copeland, Tchaikovsky and Mancini, among others. Conducted by Catherine Ott. Free and open to the public. Free community dinner in Bristol. Sunday, April 9, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Ambrose Parish Hall. The menu will be beef stew, rolls, beverages and dessert. Everyone welcome. Come enjoy a dinner out with friends and neighbors. Samuel Beckett’s “Molloy” in Middlebury. Sunday, April 9, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Vermont Coffee Company Playhouse, 1197 Exchange St. Gare St. Lazare Ireland celebrates 20 years of touring Beckett’s prose internationally with a revival of their first solo show. One night only performance. You will need a ticket to reserve your seat. Email your ticket request to: playhouse@vermontcoffeecompany.com.
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Pet Trust Workshop in Middlebury. Monday, April 10, 12-12:45 p.m., Homeward Bound, 236 Boardman St. Homeward Bound is teaming up with local attorney Carolyn Thompson to offer a special “lunch and learn” event to educate the community about Pet Trusts. To register, contact Hannah at Homeward Bound at 388-1100 ext. 224 or hmanley@ homewardboundanimals.org. Only 12 seats are available. There is no cost to attend, but participants are asked to bring a brown bag lunch. Free Music Performance in Middlebury. April 10, 1 p.m., Eastview at Middlebury. Jack DesBois (Bass) and Gareth Cordery (Piano) will perform a half-hour program of piano and vocal music in observance of Holy Week, including pieces by Johannes Brahms (Vier ernste Gesänge - Four Serious Songs) and JS Bach (selections from the St Matthew Passion).
LIVEMUSIC Bad Smell in Middlebury. Friday April 7, 8 p.m., 51 Main. Full Share in Middlebury. Friday April 7, 7-9 p.m., 51 Main Sarah Blacker in Brandon. Saturday, April 8, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music. Twist of Fate. Saturday April 8, 9 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern. Jeff Salisbury Band in Middlebury. Friday, April 14, 7:30 p.m., 51 Main. Myra Flynn Trio in Middlebury. Saturday, April 15, 7 p.m., 51 Main. Sound Investment Jazz Ensemble in Middlebury. Friday April 21, 8 p.m., 51 Main. Erin Cassells-Brown Trio in Middlebury. Friday April 28, 7:30 p.m., 51 Main. Root 7 in Middlebury. Saturday April 29, 6 p.m., 51 Main. See a full listing of
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Pianist to perform the classics at Mahaney Center Lewis appears regularly British pianist Paul as soloist with the Lewis is recognized world’s great orchestras, worldwide as one of including the Boston the leading musicians Symphony, Chicago of his generation, and Symphony, London he has also become an Symphony, London audience favorite here in by Greg Pahl Philharmonic, Bavarian Middlebury. He will return Radio Symphony, NHK to the Robison Hall stage Symphony, New York at Middlebury College’s Philharmonic, LA Philharmonic, and Mahaney Center for the Arts on Friday at 8 p.m. to perform a beautiful many others. Concertgoers are invited to gather classical concert of works by Bach, in the Mahaney Center lobby for a Beethoven, Chopin and Weber. seasonal pre-performance dinner at 6:30 p.m. Assigned seating tickets are $25 for the general public. Dinner tickets are $30. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call (802) 443MIDD (6433) or go to middlebury. edu/arts. The Mahaney Center is located on the campus of Middlebury College, at 72 Porter Field Road, just off Route 30 South/S. Main Street. SARAH BLACKER AT BRANDON MUSIC Sarah Blacker and Aaron Katz perform new music at Brandon Music at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Along with Katz, a percussionist with the national band Percy Hill, Blacker artfully spans Rock, Pop, Indie-Folk and Americana. The Paul Lewis Returns to singer-songwriter is a Brandon Middlebury Music favorite and is known as Boston’s “Sundress Rocker.” In 2014, Blacker was nominated for song and songwriter of the year at the New England Music Awards, in addition to winning “Female Performer of the Year” in 2013. She was also nominated for “Songwriter of the Year” at the 2013 Boston Music Awards. Blacker has toured
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Will Patton Ensemble plays at Lincoln’s Burnham Hall extensively and shared stages with dozens of internationally renowned artists including Mishka, Sara Bareilles, Leon Russell, Rusted Root, America, Eddie Money, Richard Thompson and many others. Concert tickets are $20. A preconcert dinner is available for $25. Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Call 247-4295 or e-mail info@brandon-music.net for reservations or for more information. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road in Brandon. CLAUDE MONET FEATURED IN DOCUMENTARY AT THT “I, Claude Monet” will be screened at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater on Tuesday, at 11 a.m. Award-winning director Phil Grabsky brings audiences a fresh perspective on arguably the world’s favorite artist — Claude Monet —
through his own words. Based on over 2500 letters and narrated by Henry Goodman, “I, Claude Monet” reveals new insight into the man who not only painted the picture that gave birth to impressionism but also was perhaps the most influential and successful painter of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Monet was famous for his landscapes and garden scenes, including “Impression,” “Sunrise” and “Water Lilies.” The style and perspective used in his paintings represented more the viewer’s impression of the sight rather than recreating the scene as it appeared in reality. This approach came to be known as Impressionism,
a movement that influenced and characterized a century of art, music, and even literature. Tickets are $10/$5 students, and may be purchased at townhalltheater. org, 382-9222;, at the THT box office; or at the door Monday Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. or one hour before show time. WILL PATTON ENSEMBLE IN LINCOLN The Will Patton Ensemble will be performing at Burnham Hall, 52 River Rd. in Lincoln, on Saturday, at 7:30 p.m. Combine a jazz/choro mandolinist with a symphony violinist who also plays bluegrass and hot swing (See Arts Beat, Page 11)
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(Continued from Page 10) (David Gusakov); add a string bass player who came of age working the Chicago Blues clubs with the likes of Howlin’ Wolf and Buddy Guy (Clyde Stats); and season with a session guitarist whose credits include touring funk bands, Italian wedding bands, traditional Irish music and jazz big bands (Dono Schabner). Stir in a little Rock & Roll attitude, and season for 10 years in small clubs and large concert halls and you get some idea of the music of the Will Patton Ensemble. Their repertoire, featuring fiery Brazilian sambas and folk waltzes, gentle choros and hot Gypsy Jazz, takes you on a musical journey from a Parisian bistro to a plaza in the heart of Rio, and back home again to your front porch. Admission is $10 adults; teens and kids free. Refreshments are served. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, call 388-6863. TOM STOPPARD’S “ARCADIA” AT COLLEGE Middlebury College Theater faculty and students will perfom Tom Stoppard’s “Arcadia,” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday in Middlebury College’s Wright Memorial Theater on Chateau Road off College Street (Route 125). There will be repeat performances at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on
Saturday. A post-show talk back will immediately follow the production on Friday night. This play is a compelling blend of science, mathematics, literature, and landscape architecture; the magnetic force connecting them is sex, “the attraction that Newton left out.” Featuring Associate Professor of Theatre Alex Draper; directed by Cheryl Faraone. Tickets are $12 for the general public. The theatre is located at 96 Chateau Road in Middlebury, just off Route 125/College Street. Free parking is available on College Street and in the parking lot behind the theatre, accessible from Shannon Street. For tickets or information, call 443-MIDD (6433) or go to middlebury.edu/arts. INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES The 2016-2017 Hirschfield International Film Series continues on Saturday at Middlebury College with the 2015 Hungarian film, “Son of Saul,” directed by László Nemes. October 1944, AuschwitzBirkenau. Saul Ausländer is a Hungarian member of the Sonderkommando, the group of Jewish prisoners isolated from the camp and forced to assist the Nazis in the machinery of large-scale extermination. While working in one (See Beat, Page 13)
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Beat (Continued from Page 11) of the crematoriums, Saul discovers the body of a boy he takes for his son. As the Sonderkommando plan a rebellion, Saul decides to carry out an impossible task: save the child’s body from the flames, find a rabbi to recite the mourner’s Kaddish and offer the boy a proper burial. The film, in Polish and German with English subtitles, will be shown at 3 p.m. and again at 8 p.m. in Dana Auditorium on College Street (Route 125). It’s free. Some of the films in this series may be inappropriate for children; this film is definitely one of them. You’ve been forewarned. PERFORMANCE OF MALLOY AT VERMONT COFFEE COMPANY Vermont Coffee Company Playhouse, 1197 Exchange Street, Suite 3, in Middlebury will present Samuel Beckett’s “Molloy” performed by Gare St. Lazare Players on Sunday, at 7 p.m. Gare St Lazare, an Irish theater company, celebrates 20 years of touring Beckett’s prose internationally with a revival of this, their first solo show. Molloy, a crippled tramp, recounts an attempt to visit his aged mother. En route he is apprehended by the police for indecently resting on his bicycle. Shortly after his release from the police station, he encounters an old woman and her dog, with dire consequences for the latter. Molloy is one of Beckett’s most poignant and arresting characters. The performance is free. For more information, email playhouse@ vermontcoffeecompany.com. TWO BROTHERS TAVERN There will be two live performances this week at Two Brothers Tavern, located at 86 Main Street in Middlebury. Join Two Brothers every Wednesday at 9 p.m. for The Open Mic, an evening of music, comedy or anything else. Alternately hosted by Mark Sikora and Kai Stanley, come cheer on your friends or let loose on the stage. It’s free to enter and there is no cover charge.
Tom Stoppard’s “Arcadia” at Middlebury College’s Wright Theater Then, on Saturday, the tavern presents Twist Of Fate, at 9 p.m. Verg return to the lounge assuredly providing you with the rock fix you were searching for. There is a $3 cover charge. For more information, call Two Brothers at 388-0002. DANCE PROGRAM FACULTY CONCERT AT COLLEGE The Middlebury College Dance Program offers samples of faculty choreography for one night only, Thursday, at 8 p.m., in the Dance Theatre of the Mahaney Center for the Arts. This year’s new works from Gabriel Forestieri, Scotty Hardwig, Maree ReMalia, and Lida Winfield offer a wide range of aesthetics and artistic voices, representing the breadth and depth of the College’s resident dance scholars and creators. Tickets are $12 for general admission. For tickets, call the college box office at 443-6433 or order online at middlebury.edu/arts/ boxoffice. STUDENT PIANO RECITALS AT COLLEGE Middlebury College by students of Diana Fanning will give two piano recitals this week. The first will be “Two Twenty-Twos: Piano Solo Recital” by Junya Iwata ’19, at 8 p.m., on Wednesday in Robison Hall at the Mahaney Center for the Arts. This will be a culmination of his independent study work.
The second performance, Eine kleine Nachmittagmusik (A little afternoon music) will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday in Middlebury College’s Le Chateau Grand Salon. Gloria Breck ‘18, will present pieces by Bach, Beethoven and Kabalevsky, as well as platters of Dolci delights. Both performances are free and the public is welcome. JAZZ QUINTET AT COLLEGE The Miles Donahue Jazz Quintet will perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday in Robison Hall at Middlebury College’s Mahaney Center for the Arts off Route 30 (South Main Street). Join The Miles Donahue Jazz Quintet in celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, with special guest, Billy Pierce, formerly of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. The performance is free, and the public is welcome. LIVE MUSIC AT 51 MAIN Middlebury’s 51 Main hosts two live musical events this week at. At 8 p.m. on Friday, Bad Smell, the newest in trance/dance/ stripeypants excitement, take to the stage. Raph Worrick, synths and electronics; and Jane Boxall, drums and cymbals, will entertain. Then, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Full Share will perform. Full Share offers a broad repertoire of music to keep you engaged, entertained
Monet Documentary graces THT screen and dancing. All ages, no cover. For additional information visit www.go51main. com or phone 388-8209. WIND ENSEMBLE SPRING CONCERTS The Middlebury Community Wind Ensemble Spring Concert will take place on Friday in the Middlebury Union High School auditorium, at
7 p.m. A repeat performance will take place on Sunday in the Mt. Abraham Union Middle/High School auditorium in Bristol, at 4 p.m. The program includes music by Copland, Tchaikovsky and Henry Mancini, among others. Catherine Ott will conduct. Both concerts are free and the public is welcome.
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Students (Continued from Page 1) and seniors placed in the top 90 of 1,121 squads throughout the country that tackled a strictly-timed environmental brain teaser. “They were two really great, strong groups of kids,” said MUHS teacher Perry Lessing. “The Moody’s group is most impressive for being completely self-directed. They get a lot of credit for completely taking it on.” Every year, Lessing has received a pitch from Moody’s to enter a team in the online competition, during which participants get 14 hours to collaboratively research and solve a math-related problem and submit their answers in a written report. High schools throughout the U.S. may enter up to two teams of three to five junior and/or senior students. Winners divvy up scholarship prizes totaling $150,000. With the homework, extracurriculars and family obligations in students’ schedules, the Moody’s competition has been a tough sell, Lessing acknowledged. “No one has ever taken me up on it,” Lessing said. Until senior Dace Eaton rallied some classmates this year to join him in the competitive fray. The team included Eaton, Jakub Kraus, Ronan Howlett, Julian Schmitt and Bas Phair. “I contacted the four other guys and asked, ‘Do you want to do this?’” Eaton recalled. “They all seemed to be up for it. Even if we didn’t win anything, it would be fun to test our math chops and see how we could do against all the other teams.” The crew asked Lessing to serve as their coach, but he unfortunately took ill a few weeks leading into up to competition day. No worries. The students just
MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School students Dace Eaton, left, Bastiaan Phair, Jakub Kraus, Julian Schmitt and Ronan Howlett recently placed in the top ten percent in a nationwide mathematics competition.
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asked for Lessing’s permission to put his name on their application form, which he did. They proceeded to train on their own. Lessing was in Boston the day of the competition (Feb. 25), but he was confident in his students’ intellect and commitment. The crew did him proud as they united in a conference room at the Middlebury College library where they brainstormed, debated and wrote feverishly, right up to the 14-hour limit. Students were able to conduct online research
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but could not ask for help from other individuals. “We didn’t know what the problem was going to be,” Eaton said, though teams were given a cryptic hint that it would be related to the “health of the world.” They downloaded the problem and re-read it a couple of times. “At first it looked easy, but then it got harder once we actually started to think about it,” Howlett said. Dr. Neil Nicholson of North Central College authored the problem, which essentially asked for strategies to protect coastal areas within five national parks from the
future impacts of climate change. This required the students, among other things, to calculate potential sea level changes brought on by rising temperatures, and how such changes might threaten individual parks. The students identified potential risks caused by temperature and sea level increases, including shoreline erosion, hurricanes, wildfires and air quality. COLLECTIVE REASONING The MUHS team worked mainly as a group but occasionally split up to tackle individual parts of the problem. They ultimately used their findings and collective reasoning to
recommend where the National Park Service, or NPS, should earmark its resources at the five parks to ensure proper stewardship and maximum visits for those properties as climate change takes hold. With only four minutes to spare, the Tiger team emailed its 18-page solution, complete with graphs and recommendations, to the Moody’s judges. “Based on our findings, we recommend the NPS invest finances into Olympic National Park and Cape Hatteras National Seashore, as they will have the highest population growth after 50 years,” the team concluded in its report. “However, the NPS should also promote tourism in the parks with the lowest vulnerability ratings, as these are more likely to be around in the future: Olympic, Kanai and Acadia national parks. In order to extend the success of the other parks — Padre and Cape Hatteras — buildings here should be weatherized against hurricanes, as these largely contribute to our vulnerability index.” Moody’s officials recently informed the MUHS team of its top-90 finish, which carried $1,000 in scholarship money for the five students to split. They were pleased at how things turned out. “I thought we did a good job, especially for the amount of time we got to prepare for it,” Phair said. “What was interesting is that we had to interpret the raw data,” Schmitt said, meaning they couldn’t source any pat answers for parts of the problem they were solving. Kraus conceded he was at first a little flustered by the prospect of having to generate a 20-page solution paper. (See Reasoning, Page 15)
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Showing up for Justice movie screening was a success
MIDDLEBURY — The residents School, who have been studying of Addison County showed where African American history all year, their hearts and minds lay as over barely made it into the theater. 500 people showed up on March 1 The teacher was ecstatic, saying to the one day screening of James “The film couldn’t have come at a Baldwin’s, “I Am Not Your Negro.” better time for us and what we are At each of the four showings, engaging in.” That sentiment was people were turned away echoed throughout the as the theater reached day. It was a capacity. Sponsored by Ben Wells, the owner M i d d l e b u r y - S h o w i n g truly aweof the Middlebury Up for Racial Justice, inspiring Marquis Theater, was Champlain Valley day thrilled and shocked to Unitarian Universalist see the turnout. “We Society and Otter Creek watching are encouraged by the Yoga, the film was offered as so many terrific support of the to the area at a suggested people community for this donation, raising over came out event, and are thrilled $3,000 to be divided up to be partnering with between Black Lives to see this various community Matter-Vermont and film, written groups. We hope to Middlebury-Showing Up by James build on this success and for Racial Justice. will work to continue Baldwin. No one expected such a to bring interesting and turnout! As the volunteers thought-provoking films staffing the event were getting ready to Middlebury.” for the first screening at 1 p.m., The Marquis Theater was a there was a casual, jubilant attitude generous host of the day, offering with the general feeling being that their theater space free of cost, the most popular screening would allowing for all the ticket proceeds be at 7 p.m. But around 12:20 p.m., to be donated directly to the two the crowd began to steadily stream local social justice groups, BLMin and suddenly a half-hour later VT and Middlebury Showing Up the theater had reached its capacity for Racial Justice. of 110 audience members. A van It was a truly awe-inspiring day load of 15 students from Red Cedar watching as so many people came
Reasoning (Continued from Page 14) Since 1983, the Scholars’ “At the end, I was proud of (the Bowl has offered a fast-paced, work) we had done,” Kraus said. question-and-answer competition Krauss would like to pursue a for students throughout the state, career in which problem solving will challenging them on a variety be essential. of subjects ranging from math Lessing hopes this year’s to geography. Middlebury has successful debut performance will consistently finished in the top inspire future MUHS ranks of the tourney students to make the during all eight years that Moody’s competition an “I contacted Lessing has coached the the four other team. annual undertaking. “They now know that guys and MUHS’s performance we can not only compete asked, ‘Do in last year’s Scholars’ (in Moody’s), but they you want Bowl earned the team a can be successful in it,” trip to Chicago, where to do this?’ Lessing said. it took fifth place out They all SCHOLARS’ BOWL of 80 teams in the Meanwhile, Scholars’ seemed to be 2016 Small School Bowl has already become up for it. Even National Championship an annual tradition if we didn’t Tournament, commonly for MUHS. Dozens of win anything, referred to as the “quiz students express interest bowl.” This year’s team each year, and MUHS it would be also qualified for the fields multiple teams in fun to test our nationals, but a lack of the early stages of the math chops funds is preventing the competition. and see how squad from competing. “All those teams do we could Next year’s MUHS well,” Lessing noted. Scholars’ Bowl team do against The Tigers answered will have some extra their way into the top all the other motivation: Beat Essex, four in the Scholars’ teams.” the team that not only — Dace Eaton ended Bowl state tourney held this year’s at the University of run, but has taken the Vermont. The MUHS championship four out of team of Henry Ganey (captain), the last five years. Joshua Bechhoefer, Howlett and “They have something of a dynasty Eaton beat Champlain Valley going,” Lessing said. “I thought we Union High School, 385 to 335, in might get them this year, but it didn’t a quarterfinal, before falling in the play out that way. Maybe next year.” semis to eventual champion Essex Reporter John Flowers is at High School, 460 to 280. johnf@addisonindependent.com.
out to see this film, written by James Baldwin. In 1979, Mr. Baldwin wrote a letter to his literary agent describing his new endeavor: the writing of his final book, “Remember This House,” recounting the lives and successive assassinations of his friends Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Baldwin was not able to complete the book before his death, and the unfinished manuscript was entrusted to director Raoul Peck. Framing the unfinished work as a radical narration, done by Samuel L. Jackson, about race in America,
Peck matches Baldwin’s lyrical rhetoric with rich archival footage of the Civil Rights and Black Power movements, and connects these historical struggles for justice and equality to the present-day movements that have taken shape in response to the killings of young African-American men including Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice, Mike Brown and Amir Brooks. Exploring what it means to be Black in America today, Peck reflects on the legacy of racial violence that still permeates the country. As a marker to the fifth
anniversary of the murder of Trayvon Martin and other recent landmark occurrences of Ferguson, Mo. and Eric Gardner, moving back and forth in time to the Civil Right’s Movement, Jim Crow and slavery, this film has personal messages for each generation now, which is a powerful message in and of itself. As one quote from the film says, “The history of America is the history of the Negro in America.” Editor’s note: This story was provided by Kathy Comstock of Middlebury’s Stand Up for Racial Justice chapter.
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Merged lax teams grow Mt. Abe-VUHS unity Schools, students increasingly close By ANDY KIRKALDY BRISTOL/VERGENNES — At halftime of a hard-fought boys’ basketball game at Vergennes Union High School this winter between the Commodores and visiting rival Mount Abraham, a half-dozen students from each of the opposing fan sections got up and gathered behind the east basket. No, it wasn’t some sort of confrontation. They smiled, high-fived and quickly got down to a serious and seriously loud game of bottle flip. That’s the way things are these days between schools that used to be bitter rivals. For example, about 15 years ago a Mount Abe student set off a stink bomb in the hallway outside the VUHS gym during a hoop game, and one former Eagle athlete with daughters on Mount Abe varsity teams recently acknowledged back in his day an occasional fight might break out. VUHS Athletic Director Peter Maneen has seen the change in his roughly dozen years on the job. “It went from two schools, who when I first came in here genuinely didn’t seem to like each other or care for each other, to two schools who still have that close, intense rivalry, while you’re out there playing. But it’s a friendly rivalry now,” Maneen said. “They all know each other. They all support each other.” No doubt the change has come because the schools’ student bodies are now increasingly intertwined through sports and, undoubtedly, social media. Some of the students from both sides under that basket wore American Legion baseball caps; the Legion coach is a Mount Abe grad and New Haven resident who has increased participation in that program from Bristol-area teens. For several years the two high schools have fielded a cooperative football program that plays its home games at Mount Abraham. The latest football coach hails from Addison and had two sons and VUHS students who starred on the team. Mount Abe track athletes now go to VUHS in the winter and practice with the Commodore varsity indoor track team, although the Vermont Principals’ Association won’t allow the Eagles to score points for VUHS or even run relays with their Vergennes-area friends. NEXT LEVEL And this spring the ties are growing even closer: The boys’ and girls’ lacrosse programs at both schools are merging and becoming, like the
THE VERGENNES UNION High School girls’ lacrosse team, gearing up for its first varsity season, practiced and scrimmaged with the Middlebury Union High School team last Thursday afternoon. Seen here are Commodores Jackie Reiss, above right, and Jalen Cook, below right, and Tigers Emily Laframboise, above left, and Sarah Broughton, below left. Independent photos/Trent Campbell
football team, cooperative teams with the VPA stamp of approval. For the girls’ program it also marks a step up to varsity in Division II after a half-dozen years as a club. Mount Abe senior Ashley Turner has been making the 20-mile round trip to VUHS since she was an 8th-grader, and said she and the other 16 members of the team are excited to move from a haphazard six-game schedule to a full 13-game slate. “We’ve been trying for years and years to get it to be a varsity team. Normally you only have to be a club for two years, and then you’re varsity. But five years is a long time, and we’ve been waiting,” said Turner, a team captain. “And there are a couple of girls on the team who have been playing since the beginning, and we’re just so happy and excited we finally made it.” Turner, also a two-year starter for and a captain of the Eagle varsity field hockey team, added it hasn’t been any different blending with teammates from two schools. “At the beginning with any team it’s a little hard to get to know ev(See Lacrosse, Page 17)
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Lacrosse (Continued from Page 16) erybody. But there’s usually like one day when there’s a big turning point where everybody has a great time together, and then we’re all friends for the rest of the season,” she said. “I’ve definitely made some really close Vergennes friends, and I love seeing them.” It actually took a little luck — as well as the six Mount Abe students to provide enough numbers to field a team — for Turner and the rest of the Commodores to be able to play varsity this spring. Vermont high school sports schedules work on two-year cycles, and the plan was for the VUHS program to join the Division II league next year, when the schedule will be redone. Then perennial D-II power Chelsea announced it lacked numbers to go it alone this season and would form a cooperative team with Randolph. Maneen and Mount AD Devin Wendel sensed a chance to move up the timetable. “It opened up a team to come into the league,” Wendel said. “We were talking about it, and said, ‘Man, if Chelsea’s out, and everybody’s looking to pick up two games, why don’t we co-op and create a varsity team and slip right into a varsity schedule?’” Their plan worked, and Maneen said he is happy for the athletes. “We’ve got some kids who have put a lot of time into it that past few years to bring the club up, both from Mount Abe and Vergennes. And it’s been a really good experience for those kids being together, and now they get to take that next step and compete as varsity players,” he said. “A number of them have been here for several years and now they can see it from start to finish.” BOYS’ LAX While it made sense for girls’ lacrosse to operate under the Com-
COMMODORE ALLY ATKINS tries to block a shot by Tiger Isabel Rosenberg during practice time the two teams shared at Middlebury College last Thursday afternoon. The upcoming season will be the first at the varsity level for Vergennes. Independent photos/Trent Campbell
modore banner, the opposite proved to be the case for boys’ lacrosse. VUHS graduated a big class of seniors a year ago from a team that finished third in the newly created Division III, edging Mount Abe late in the season to drop the Eagles into fourth. But coupled with the graduation losses and the decision of other athletes not to return, the team was left with only five students signing up. Meanwhile, Mount Abe had a reasonable, but not ideal, turnout of a little more than 20 — certainly not enough for a JV program or for fullfield scrimmaging. A program merger again made sense. Wendel said a roster that ended up at 28 players allows younger athletes to be brought along more slowly and safely rather than being tossed into the mix against older, more experienced players, as well as
providing depth and talent for the Eagle varsity — which former VUHS Coach Ed Cook was hired to lead. “Mount Abraham probably could have supported a varsity boys’ lacrosse schedule with out co-opping with Vergennes,” Wendel said. “But what this allows us to do is not only have a better and more competitive practice scenario, but it also allows us to keep a much healthier spring season for the boys.” The agreement between the schools for a co-op boys’ team will stand for two years and then be revisited. Plans call for a feeder program to serve both schools’ boys’ lacrosse programs to be established, using the field space created at VUHS by dropping the varsity team. “The whole goal of this to allow all of the kids in both programs to continue to play, with the idea that eventually the Vergennes program
COMMODORE JALEN COOK defends against Tiger Lexi Bartlett during a shared practice on Middlebury College’s Kohn Field last Thursday afternoon. The Commodore team combines student-athletes from VUHS and Mount Abraham.
will resume as a varsity sport at that school,” Wendel said. The procedure could take time, with the natural progression of a club team that would advance to the JV level and then to varsity, as was the case when the sport first became established at VUHS. In the meantime, both ADs believe the program mergers are working out for both schools, while the students are the real winners. “It’s kind of a nice thing for the two communities to be able to come together and give kids opportunities
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Students of the Week from area High Schools Otter Valley Union High School Mount Abraham Union High School Otter Valley Union High School is pleased to recognize Molly McGee as its Student of the Week. Molly lives in Florence with her parents, Mark and Kim McGee. Molly has been an honor roll student throughout her junior high and high school career. She was inducted into the National Honor Society last year in 11th grade. Taking honors classes whenever possible, Molly has consistently acheived A’s and B’s. This year she is taking three AP-level classes: Literature, European History and Calculus. Throughout her high school tenure, Molly has received excellence awards in several areas. Molly participated in basketball, soccer and softball all the way from first grade through her senior year. She played JV basketball in grades 9-11th, and varsity for her senior year. She also played JV soccer in grade 9 and varsity in grades 10 & 11. Her softball career began with JV softball in grades 9 & 10, and varsity in grades 11 & 12. She also participated in her class’s planning committee for prom and Project Graduation. In her spare time, Molly volunteers at her church, where she helps as a nursery worker for two to three Sundays a month, and continues to be involved with several community outreach programs a year. She also does outreach programs with her church youth group. On her days off, she helps Molly McGee out in both her mother’s classroom and other teachers at her mother’s O.V.U.H.S. school. Outside of school Molly enjoys playing basketball, softball and soccer throughout the year. She also enjoys riding her two horses, a draft cross named Scout and a Quarterhorse named Sam. She also enjoys helping out her grandfather and father by working on their projects. Her advice to other students? Know your worth without relying on others’ opinions of you, and be a good friend to everyone. Work as hard as you can at everything you try. Pursue your goals and dreams, and treat everyone with respect. After high school, Molly plans to attend college and major in mathematics and secondary education, with a minor in Spanish. She is hoping to play basketball or soccer in college, and would at some point like to start coaching at the elementary or middle school level. “The first words that come to mind in describing Molly are ‘diligent,’ ‘conscientious’ and ‘consistent. A three season athlete, she exemplifies a mature, balanced and values-driven student.” her teacher Michael Dwyer says, “Always prepared, she will one day make a wonderful Spanish or math teacher, a choice that she has yet to sort out, or perhaps she will do both.” The faculty, staff and students of OVUHS wish Molly the very best.
Mount Abraham Union High School is pleased to announce Genysis Berube as its Student of the Week. Genysis said she lives in Bristol with her mother, Amanda Hutchinson and her father that she lives with, Mark Hutchinson. Her little sister, Madyson, is in third grade and loves to read and draw. She also has an older brother, Shayne, who is currently serving in the United States Marine Corps. Recently named class salutatorian, Genysis has made either high or highest honors both semesters for all four years. Currently she is taking Advanced Placement Calculus. She enjoys math because every problem has a set answer. She has played soccer and softball at Mt. Abe every year since grade 7. This year she was the varsity girls’ soccer goalkeeper. She is looking forward to this year’s softball season. She works part-time at Rite Aid drugstore. She often finds it difficult balancing a job, school, homework, athletics, karate and her personal workout programs, but she enjoys every minute. She has also participated in a few volunteer jobs during the summer, such as the Three Day Stampede and the Pocock Rocks festival. Along with spending time with her horse, Flirt, Genysis enjoys running, hiking and camping with her family as well as completing her own workout Genysis Berube programs. She particularly enjoys karate and trains with Mountain Kenpo, M.A.U.H.S. where she is close to testing for her black belt. Recently she placed first and third in the Governor’s Cup Championship, competing in the men’s colored belt division rather than the women’s because of the greater challenge. Genysis has learned to focus on herself and not let other people’s decisions influence her own, doing her best in classes and in athletics. Her advice to other students: Focus on your academics and do things that are going to make you be a better person. Your time in high school is meant to be spent learning and building a solid foundation for the future, so take the time to do that; it’s only four years. After high school Genysis will join the Navy, where she feels she can do something for the well-being of others and live a challenging active, lifestyle. She has been accepted into the Navy’s Nuclear Field program and is excited to begin her time in the service! “Genysis is a multi-talented individual who excels in a variety of environments,” AP Art Teacher Elise Cleary says. “She has a strong sense of self and is as comfortable working on a math or physics problem as she is catching a ball on the softball field or playing her clarinet at a concert. She keeps a busy schedule between school, athletics, work, karate practice and meeting with her Navy recruiter. Genysis has a vision for her future and knows the value of working hard to make it happen. Her ambition, competitive spirit and self-discipline find balance in her sense of humor and fun!”
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ALYSE BEAUCHEMIN, SECOND from left, won first place at the Vermont American Legion Oratorical Contest on March 11. Also pictured are Vermont Department American Legion Commander John Heald, thirdplace winner Jasper Goodman, second-place winner Abigail Ham, and Vermont Department Oratorical Chair Karlene DeVine.
VUHS senior wins speaking contest WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — Vergennes Union High School senior Alyse Beauchemin recently won the Vermont American Legion Oratorical Contest where contestants are required to speak on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution with emphasis on the duties and obligations of a citizen to our government. She is the first student to take top Vermont honors for three consecutive years. With three contestants, the March 11 contest was held in the Yasinski Education Center at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in White River Junction. Beauchemin will represent the state of Vermont at the American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest in Indianapolis on April 21-23. She will be among other high school students representing American Legion departments from every state, France, Mexico and Puerto Rico. The 17-year-old impressed the judges with her 10-minute prepared speech, “The U.S. Constitution: Unity and Hope in Times of Polarization.” All contestants must present their speeches without the benefit of a podium, amplification or notes. For the randomly assigned topic, all contestants spoke for 3-5 minutes on the 17th Amendment, adopted in 1913. The 17th Amendment established the popular election of U.S. Senators by the vote of the states’ citizens. The amendment supersedes Article I, §3, Clauses 1 and 2 of the Constitution, under which senators were elected by state legislatures. It also allows for state legislatures to permit their governors to make temporary appointments until a special election can be held. Abigail Ham, rising junior at Lyndon Institute, placed second with her speech, “The Privileges and Responsibilities of Citizenship.” Ham was sponsored by Lyndon Post No. 30 and received an award of $300. She lives in Sheffield with her parents, Sarah and Patrick Ham, three sisters and two brothers. Third place and $200 was awarded to Jasper Goodman, a rising senior at Harwood Union High School. His sponsoring American Legion post
was Harry N. Cutting Post No 59 of Waterbury. The focus of Goodman’s speech was “Electoral Flaws and Fixes.” He plans to pursue an education in journalism. Goodman is the son of David Goodman and Sue Minter and lives in Waterbury Center. Department Commander John Heald congratulated all the students for having reached the final level in the State Contest. In his remarks, Commander Heald reflected that the influence of knowledgeable young people like these orators would inspire the youth of our country to become responsible citizens. First place earned Beauchemin the $1,000 award. Beauchemin’s future plans are to pursue a career with NASA. Beauchemin lives with her parents, James Beauchemin and Amy Foley, and a younger sister in Vergennes. On the National level, The American Legion Life Insurance Fund provides scholarship money for the program. The first place winner takes home $18,000 and the next two finishers receive $16,000 and $14,000 respectively. Each Department (State) winner who is certified into and participates in the quarterfinals of the National Contest will receive a $1,500 scholarship. Each first round winner who
advances to and participates in the semifinals, but does not advance to the Final Round, will receive an additional $1,500 scholarship to pursue education beyond high school. The American Legion Oratorical Contest and the National Speech and Debate Association have combined their expertise and formed a lasting relationship that provide additional opportunities for students interested in forensic arts. The top three finishers in the National Oratorical Contest will earn a berth in “Original Oration” — a category featured in the National Speech and Debate Tournament in June 2017. There, the champions will present a 10-minute speech on a topic of their choice and compete for more than $200,000 in college scholarships. The High School Oratorical Contest is one of several programs supported by The American Legion Department of Vermont to help young people get the higher education they need to participate in tomorrow’s society. Students, parents and teachers interested in scholarship opportunities available through The American Legion should visit the American Legion website www.legion.org/oratorical or contact Department Headquarters at (802) 223-7131.
MIDDLEBURY — Havurah, the will combine personal stories Jewish congregation of Addison from guests who have agreed to County, will mark Passover with a share, selected poems, along with Seder supper on Tuesday, April 11. traditional songs and customs of It is calling the event “‘I See Myself the Passover Seder.” in You’; A Community Seder of People who themselves or their Immigrants and Refugees.” families have immigrated to the The dinner will be at the U.S., or came here as refugees — Congregational Church of in this generation or in generations Middlebury, downstairs in past — are invited to join in the Fellowship Hall. community seder, “I Each year at See Myself in You.” “If there is a Passover, Jews “If there is a song everywhere gather to song about about freedom from remember that we were freedom from your culture of origin, strangers and refugees your culture one that can be shared in the land of Egypt. across faiths and As American Jews, of origin, cultures, please come Havurah members one that can ready to share it with said they are keenly be shared us,” Edleson added. aware of what it has across faiths Those wishing to meant to be refugees attend the Passover and immigrants to this and cultures, Seder are asked country, and that they please come to RSVP by April have also experienced ready to 7 by email to the devastating cost hheddirector@gmail. share it with com; please say who of being targeted for attack, or turned away. us.” will be coming and — Rabbi what you can bring. “This year, we at David Edleson Space may be limited. Havurah of Addison Country feel that in Participants are the face of rising animosity that asked to bring a dish to share aims to divide us, it is particularly from your family’s nation of important to join hands with origin (amended to comply with immigrants and refugees of all Havurah’s Passover Kashrut faiths and nations of origin, and Policy, which will be spelled out in to come together at this time of reply to one’s RSVP.) year to tell our stories, support Babysitting/children’s activities one another, and share a meal in will be offered during the event. solidarity and friendship,” said To cover incidentals, organizers Rabbi David Edleson in a press are asking for $7 per person or $28 release. “Our Haggadah, or text, maximum per family.
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Addison County’s Humane Society Jace 3 years, Rottweiler/Lab mix, spayed female. Sweet Jace is a playful, high-energy pup who enjoys walks and hikes, and most of all swimming! Jace is very affectionate; she bonds strongly with her people and likes to be by their side. According to her owners she is well behaved and is the perfect dog, but unfortunately they need to find a new home for her because they are moving onto a military base and can’t take her with them. Jace is dog/cat/kid approved, and is looking for an activity family - hopefully with another dog. This is a 3rd party adoption, Jace is NOT at the shelter. Please contact her owners Tosha & Jared at 802-345-6017 for more information and to arrange to meet her.
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Jax 2 years, Shepherd mix, neutered male. This friendly fellow traveled to Vermont to find a new home all the way from South Carolina. Jax is a bouncy, affectionate, attention seeking guy who loves to have a toy by his side. While Jax could use some basic training, he does well with other dogs and would do best in a home where he will receive plenty of opportunities to play and exercise throughout each day. This handsome man will make a great K9 companion for most any family! Sammy 5 years, Redbone hound, neutered male. Sammy is a strong, active hound who lives up to the breed characteristics – and then some! He likes to chase, run, and follow his nose. Sammy gets along with other dogs but should be supervised with cats as he will chase them if they run. Potential adopters should be aware that he can be overprotective of people and places he calls his own, and be sure that any children in the household respect his boundaries.
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Roran 2 years, Shorthair buff, neutered male. Roarin’ Roran came to us as a stray. We’ve discovered that this handsome fellow isn’t a fan of other cats nor is he a fan of late meals. Imagine Garfield from the cartoons and his love for food, or better yet, a shark feeding frenzy. If the odor of his food is in the air, there isn’t much he won’t do to get at it! Mealtime crazies aside, Roran is a fun young cat who is active, enjoys playing and being petted, and would likely make a great mouser. If you are interested in a cat with character, then check out Roran!
He’s a nine year old. . . Baby 6 years, Shorthair black, spayed female. Baby has a short tail, but what she lacks in length she makes up for in love! She’s a very sweet girl who is content to sit in your lap for hours and receive head scratches. She’ll even rub her face all over yours, if you let her! Baby loves to lounge around on the biggest bed in the house, and would love it even more if you lounge with her! She gets along great with other cats, and is hoping for a home where she’ll receive all the cuddles she deserves.
Casper 7 years, Shorthair Tortie, spayed female. Casper is a sweet gal who came to Homeward Bound when her previous owners had no room for her. She may appear timid at first but she will quickly warm up and provide the right person or people with affection as long you let her sit on your lap when she chooses to do so! Casper loves people and doesn’t mind being held. Will your lap be her new favorite spot?
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What will happen to your pets if you die? MIDDLEBURY — Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society, is teaming up with local attorney Carolyn Thompson to offer a special “lunch and learn” event to educate the community about pet trusts on Monday, April 10. A pet trust is a legal arrangement that provides financial support and care for animals if their owner becomes personally unable to provide for the pet’s care, on account of the owner’s disability or death. Carolyn Thompson shares, “One advantage of a pet trust is that you can provide very specific instructions about most anything you can think of regarding your pet.” She will walk attendees through the most important provisions when considering this type of planning for one’s beloved pet(s) and the options available to them. Thompson adds, “Who will take care of your pet when you no longer can? A pet trusts will answer this question and provide you with peace of mind.” Homeward Bound Executive Director Jess Danyow is pleased to be able to offer this educational opportunity to pet owners in the community. “We know how much people love their pets and we appreciate Carolyn’s willingness to educate us on Pet Trusts. I think people can become quickly overwhelmed with estate planning and it helps to have it broken down into digestible pieces by a friendly, knowledgeable professional from the community.” The “lunch and learn” will be held at the shelter from 12-12:45 p.m. To register, please contact Hannah at Homeward Bound at 388-1100 ext. 224 or hmanley@
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Parts (Continued from Page 1) with a new space designated for building structures with loose parts and recycled materials within which students of all ages could play. Carter Lee, one of the seven students in the sixth-grade class, recalled being a kindergartener at Bingham and was motivated to change the culture of segregated play by age. “I sort of really wanted everyone to play together,” he said. “I remember being scared of the big sixth-graders and I really wanted to get away from that and try to get everyone to play together.” The class was excited to borrow some of the sustainable theories of Loose Parts, a concept that suggests random objects used in creative and open-minded ways make better play tools than those designated for specified purposes (for example, a large cardboard box is everyone’s favorite toy). For student Jack Wallace, another motivation was just plain and simple fun. A main component of the playground at Bingham had been removed for safety concerns the year prior, leaving students a little disappointed by their options. “Recess is something that every kid likes, no matter what age. It’s a good change just to have fun, let loose. With that element taken out, we just felt like we needed something new,” Jack said. So they appealed to the principal and the school board for approval and then moved on to hosting a fund-raiser called “Moving for (See Playground, Page 23)
THESE CORNWALL SIXTH-GRADERS stand in the “Loose Parts” playground that they planned and built at Bingham Memorial School. Shown, from left, are Layne Chant, Jack Wallace, Naomi Brightman, Eli Marks, Nora Wootten, teacher Emily Hoyler and Shawn Woodhouse. Classmate Carter Lee is missing from the photo.
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Playground (Continued from Page 22) Materials,” whereby the students moved through a kind of obstacle course and received donations for their activity at each station. They raised nearly $400 and had a budget to move forward with their project. With support from other students, the playground committee, the principal’s office and many parents and local supporters, the team broke ground late last fall. It was a mere 3 degrees when they went to lay the landscaping fabric over the 30-footby-20-foot area that was designated for this project, but they found it was rewarding to see the area they had been planning in the classroom take shape outside. In the next session the students and volunteers laid woodchips over the landscaping fabric and then it was time for supplies. The class used the school’s newsletter to send out requests for materials and started seeing milk crates, logs, tarps, ropes, tires, rocks, pallets, PVC pipes, 55 gallon drums and hay bales show up at school. Hoyler’s class cut the ribbon and opened the Loose Parts area just before holiday break. Before the project began the sixthgraders each wrote down goals for the project. “Our goals all started with the words ‘I will,’” explained student Naomi Brightman. “I just like that we made that goal and said ‘I will’ and we actually did it, we achieved it. It was just amazing seeing that we put all this work into something that actually turned out just the way we wanted it to.” Over the winter months, the sixthgraders watched as other students explored the materials and area. “The Loose Parts area went from mostly building to a lot of just doing stuff with the materials,” said Jack. “At first it seemed kind of weird to us, but then it was like, ‘Well, this is what we put it in here for.’ It wasn’t, ‘Come in here to build or don’t come in here at all,’ it was about coming in here to be creative.”
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They watched other kids drum on the barrels that were originally meant for storing materials, create obstacles with the wood blocks, roll in the barrels and invent new ways to play in the space. To maintain order and fairness, some rules have been established to ensure safety in the new space. Hoyler’s class (after some classroom lessons on government) decided to establish a “village council” and “elders” for the play space to help manage the area and communicate the rules. As in any democracy they would have representatives from each class to voice ideas and concerns about the space. (In the end, they decided that this elaborate model wasn’t needed for the number of people interested in playing in the space.) They also met with free play expert and local filmmaker Erin Davis, whose film “The Land” documented an experimental free play space in Wales. Davis helped explain the difference between hazards and risks in play, suggesting that adults and guardians should help minimize hazards in play, while allowing for risks to be taken. Knowing that you are taking a risk and choosing to do so is a learning experience for kids and one that can be developmentally enriching in a play space, the theory goes, helping kids learn how to solve problems, make choices and work together. In the Loose Parts Playground students are learning and experimenting with parts and tools that are hazard-free but still inspire creative thinking and exploration for kids of all ages. The success of Bingham’s project has caught the attention of other schools and organizations as well. “When we got underway I was excited by the idea that with the attention we could bring to this project, other schools might be able to learn and see what we were doing and maybe make their own Loose Parts playground,” said sixth-grader
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Layne Chant. Hoyler arranged a Google Hangout with another class at the Chester-Andover School and the students talked to each other about the process, challenges and successes of the Loose Parts project. Hoyler’s students have created a website for the Loose Parts Project (https://sites.google.com/ addisoncentralsu.org/looseparts/ home) and are working on a documentary on the project. Eli Marks is the student project manager for the documentary, helping assign roles to his classroom peers and make sure the video is completed on time. “Part of the motivation for me was that we were going to leave something here when we’re gone,” Eli says about the project. “It’s cool to think that we could contribute something that would turn into tradition and become a forever part
of the school.” For Hoyler, the project has offered an opportunity not just for her students to build a legacy at the school, but has helped build connections between real and physical projects and classroom studies. “It’s become a real vehicle to expand upon other things we’re doing in class,” said Hoyler. “Whether it’s math or storytelling, there’s a connection to Loose Parts that has come back into the classroom.” While the area is open and kids play there every day at recess, everyone agrees that there is still work to do. One of Hoyler’s students, Nora Wootten, is working on modeling how they could create life-sized Lincoln Logs using straws cut to scale. “We had an issue where one of the large birch logs fell on a second-
grader and trapped him,” explained classmate Naomi Brightman. “He was fine, but it made us think about materials that we wouldn’t have seen as hazards to us that could be a hazard to a younger kid. So now we’re considering what we could use those same materials for that would be safe and fun for everyone. We’ve come up with some ideas and have been building models to see how they can work.” Naomi and her classmates are considering other materials to bring in this spring and ways to encourage safe and experimental play in the Loose Parts area that could be a staple component of Bingham Memorial School for many years to come. To learn more about the Loose Parts Playground, visit https://sites. google.com/addisoncentralsu.org/ looseparts/home or contact Emily Hoyler at ehoyler@acsu.org.
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OPIATE OVERDOSE RESCUE KITS are distributed on Wednesdays from 9 am until 12 pm at the Turning Point Center of Addison County, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury, VT. A short training is required. For info call 802‑388‑4249 or 802‑683‑5569 or visit www. turningpointaddisonvt.org.
PROFESSIONAL PAINTING; interior/exterior, residential/ commercial, pressure wash‑ ing. 20 years’ experience. Best prices. References. 802‑989‑5803.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) step meeting. Tuesdays, 3 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP meets on the last Thursday of every month from 10 am to 11:30 am. We meet at the Mountain Health Center in Bristol. For info call APDA at 888‑763‑3366 or parkinsoninfo@uvmhealth. org. SPIRITUAL AWAKENINGS MEETING of Alcoholics Anon‑ ymous, 7:30‑8:30 a.m., Fri‑ day, upstairs at St. Stephen’s Church., Middlebury, VT.
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Garage Sales MIDDLEBURY: HUGE ESTATE/TAG sale. April 8 and 9. Everything must go. Books, furniture, small appliances, vintage board games, records, flatware, hollow ware, stem ware, sewing machines, col‑ lectables, ect. See Thursday’s paper for details.
Help Wanted A L L A R O U N D FA R M HAND 802‑233‑1249 or 802‑233‑3849 BANKRUPTCY: CALL to find out if bankruptcy can help you. Kathleen Walls, Esq. 802‑388‑1156.
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LANDSCAPE COMPANY LOOKING FOR reliable, hard working people for our 2017 crew in Addison and Chittenden counties. Job includes clean‑ups, landscap‑ ing, planting and garden main‑ tenance. Must be comfort‑ able working outdoors in all types of weather. Previous experience not necessary, but preferred. Must have valid driver’s license and depend‑ able transportation. Pay hourly rate $11 ‑ $16 per hour. Call Dave, 802‑363‑9958.
ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR part time. Non-profit center in Monkton seeking someone 12-16 hours per week. We’re offering meaning‑ ful work that changes peoples’ lives, quiet residential center surrounded by nature, flexible hours, vacation, and learn‑ ing opportunities. Work with the Director, author of five books, and leading expert on Japanese Psychology. Candi‑ dates should have a diverse background and love variety. Responsibilities may include: Email Marketing, Book launch‑ es, Social Media Marketing, Database Management, On‑ line Course management, Wordpress, and Ecommerce. Work requires you to be truly tech-savvy and versatile. Our websites: www.todoinstitute. org. www.thirtythousanddays. org. Email letter of applica‑ tion and resume to: gregg@ todoinstitute.org.
ELECTRICIAN’S APPRENTICE WITH residen‑ tial experience. Please call 802‑353‑1516 for more in‑ formation. K.A. BAGLEY INC. is hiring for lawn care/landscaping. Need to be honest, reliable, valid driver’s license. Call 352‑9088 to apply.
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Must work well in a team environment. Good salary & benefits. Apply in Person. 2107 James Road, Weybridge, VT
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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.
WOMEN OF AA Mondays, 5:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.
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LOOKING TO HIRE 2 cook‑ ing positions. One lead cook that can work independently and one back up at a facility in Vergennes, VT. Pay based on experience, must pass a background check and drug tests. If interested please e‑mail resume to: ma3024@ metzcorp.com. MISTER UPS NOW ACCEPTING applications for Servers. Please apply within, 25 Bakery Lane, Middlebury.
Services C&I DRYWALL. Hanging, tap‑ ing, skim coat plastering. Also tile. Call Joe 802‑234‑5545 or Justin 802‑234‑2190. CONSTRUCTION: ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS, new construction, drywall, carpentry, painting, flooring, roofing, pressure washing, driveway sealing. All aspects of construction, also property maintenance. Steven Fifield 802‑989‑0009.
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EXPERIENCED GARDENER LOOKING for garden‑ ing jobs for the summer of 2017. Excellent references and fully insured. Call Tara at Vermont Outdoor People. 802‑436‑1504 or taralee27@ gmail.com
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GOT POTHOLES? DeMers LLC. Driveway repair. Spring Cleanups. Free estimates. 802‑349‑8906. leondemers@ icloud.com . PARTY RENTALS; CHINA, flatware, glassware, linens. Delivery available. 802‑388‑4831.
Permanent Part-Time Driver The Addison Independent is looking for a driver to cover Monday & Thursday deliveries for our St. Albans to Brandon route (7-8 hrs. per delivery day). Requirements are: valid driver’s license, high school diploma or equivalent, able to lift bundles of newspapers and customer service skills. Must be dependable, with a clean driving record, and able to drive our company van. Compensation includes a free print & online subscription and free placement of your classified line ads in our paper. Please email resume to lisar@addisonindependent.com. For further info, call 388-4944, M-F 8am-5pm.
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BRISTOL; 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT heat, hot wa‑ ter, snow and lawn care in‑ cluded. Carpeting. Available now. $1150 per month. Base‑ ment. Garage. 802‑453‑2566.
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BRISTOL; 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT Heat, trash, snowplowing, lawn care, parking included. $1,175/mo. 802‑453‑2566.
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PART TIME OFFICE HELP wanted 2‑3 days per week. Experience in accounting and Excel required. Role consists of data entry and filing. To ap‑ ply please contact: Suzanne Atherholt at 802‑349‑6781 or milepointvt@yahoo.com.
ANTIQUE DOUBLE BARREL ACME Arms Co. 12 gauge. Beautiful vintage firearm. $185. 802‑989‑5803.
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COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE hit and miss engines. Spare parts, tractor magnetos and other engine related items. Call 802‑352‑6050.
THE TOWN OF HINES‑ BURG is currently seeking an individual to fill a high‑ way maintainer position with the Highway Department. A Class B CDL (commercial driver’s license) with tanker and trailer endorsements is preferred. For an application or with questions, contact the Town Administrator’s of‑ fice (tlashua@hinesburg.org; 482‑2281, ext. 221) or visit the website (www.hinesburg.org). The Town of Hinesburg is an equal opportunity employer.
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VERGENNES, VERMONT LAW firm seeks a part‑time legal assistant. Ideally quali‑ fications would include past experience in a law office, familiarity with commercial transactions, estate planning, and administration, and real estate transactions, a strong working knowledge of Mi‑ crosoft Office software and computer skills, and excellent organizational skills. Hours are fairly flexible. Pay to be commensurate with experi‑ ence. Please e‑mail your letter of interest, resume, and references to: gwlange@ langelawoffices.com.
CEDAR POSTS for sale. 8 footers, no points. 802‑388‑4831.
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 totes. A barrel for every need. 802‑453‑4235.
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FOR RENT PRIME RETAIL space. 1,303 square feet. Location, location. Front door parking. Good visibility. Call Eric at 388‑6054.
NEW HAVEN: BEAUTIFUL VIEWS, sunny apartment. Garden space. No pets, no smoking. References, security deposit, lease. $875/month plus utilities. 802‑236‑2040.
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BUILD YOUR DREAM HOUSE on one of the six, now five remaining home‑sites in East Middlebury’s Daisy Lane, a small established subdivision with village water, underground electric, cable and telephone to each lot. All sites are approved for simple in ground septic. Just down the street you’ll find a library, playground, ten‑ nis courts and the beauti‑ ful Waybury Inn and Pub. That’s not all, Daisy Lane is 15‑20 minutes from the Snow Bowl, two 18 hole golf courses and beautiful Lake Dunmore. Telephone 802‑388‑2502 or 802‑388‑7350.
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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. FURNISHED LARGE L‑SHAPED STUDIO in Middlebury. 10 minute walk to downtown. Cozy. Taste‑ ful. Private. Very clean. All included: Wi‑Fi, cable TV, all utilities, washer/dryer and parking. Text or call Ellie at 802‑989‑8941 for pictures and more information. $800 a month.
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INTERESTED IN RENTING OUT a property(ies)? Look‑ ing for rental housing in the Middlebury and surrounding areas? Check out the website below for short and long term rental opportunities. http:// www.middoffcampus.com. Please create an account and list or rent with us if interested. MIDDLEBURY 1 BEDROOM upstairs apt. Close to col‑ lege. $800/month plus de‑ posit. Some utilities included. 388‑0401.
MIDDLEBURY‑ ONE BED‑ ROOM apartment with living room, kitchen and bath. In‑ cludes heat, hot water, rubbish removal and off street parking. Convenient to downtown. Sor‑ ry, no pets, no smoking. Refer‑ ences and deposit required. $730/month. 802‑453‑6074. NEW HAVEN, 2 BEDROOM upstairs apartment. Bright and spacious. Need 1st and last month’s rent. Price includes heat, electricity & rubbish re‑ moval. No pets, $1195 per month. Call 802‑453‑4037.
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VERGENNES 3 BEDROOM: washer/dryer hookup, new appliances. $900/month. No pets, no smoking. On Monkton Rd. Completed application required prior to viewing apart‑ ment. Must pass background check. 240‑281‑1508 or email: ocopom.ninja.turtle@gmail. com. Available now. WEST ADDISON: 2 STORY, furnished house on lakefront. Washer, dryer. No smok‑ ing. Available September through May. $1,000/month. 860‑878‑9580.
MIDDLEBURY NEWLY REN‑ OVATED two bedroom house. Walking distance to schools and stores. No smoking. No pets. 388‑7743.
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BRIARWOOD APARTMENTS is currently accepting applica‑ tions for 2 BR apartments in Middlebury. All income/assets must be verified to determine monthly rent, but tenants only pay 30% of their income toward rent. NS/NP, onsite laundry. Call 802‑247‑0165 or visit our website www.summitpmg.com. Equal Housing Opportunity.
M I D D L E B U RY 3 B E D ‑ ROOM apartment on Court Street, heat included. Call 802‑388‑4831.
PRIME RETAIL SPACE IN Middlebury. Located in the center of town with lots of foot traffic. Overlooks the falls on Otter Creek at 44 Main St. 740 sq. ft., AC. 802‑989‑7277 or 206‑715‑5344.
Wood Heat FIREWOOD, GREEN OR DRY cut, split. $200/cord. 802‑247‑6061.
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ONE BEDROOM APART‑ MENT $700 per month plus utilities included. $400 secu‑ rity. No pets. No smoking. Will not be available until April 1st. Located in Whiting. Contact Marie for an appointment. 802‑623‑6082.
NEW 2017 ENERGY STAR display models. Modular, double and single wides. Open 7 days a week. Up to $27,500 down payment assistance available on new homes if you qualify. FactoryDirectHomesofVT. com. 600 Rte. 7 Pittsford, VT. 1‑802‑773‑2555. tflanders@ beanshomes.com.
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Att. Farmers FIRST CUT HAY for sale. Small square bales. Call 802‑349‑9281. FIRST SECOND CUT HAY small squares. 802‑777‑0161. WHITNEY’S CUSTOM FARM WORK. Pond agitating, liquid manure hauling, drag line aer‑ ating. Call for price. 462‑2755, John Whitney.
Cars V O LV O V 7 0 WA G O N , $1,100., 1998, pewter, stick shift, with mounted snows plus one set of mounted Bridges‑ tone tires, used one season. Also included Thule bike hitch. 161,300 miles, meticulously maintained, 2015 brakelines, new battery, exhaust sys‑ tem, 2016 rack & pinion. All maintenance records on file. Available separately, Volvo roof rack $50., Thule hitch mount Rac‑n‑loc bike carrier $75. 802‑388‑0551.
SUVs 2013 TOYOTA RAV4 35,000 miles, white, AWD, spotless, no scratches, dents or stains. Excellent condition. Pow‑ ertrain warranty still in effect, garaged, moon roof, cross bars, mudguard, backup cam‑ era, bluetooth and audio con‑ trols on steering wheel. Snows included and full tank of gas. Fantastic driving car. $19,800. E‑mail: home4382@outlook. com or call 802‑233‑6588.
Wanted TRUSTED 3RD GEN. VT Antique dealer special‑ izing in jewelry, watches, 1) /1 silver, art, military, an‑ /5 5 : d e lish tique collectibles, etc. Visit Ads (Pub Classified www.bittnerantiques.com or ge. lle call Brian at 802‑272‑7527. co to For Rent T se Clo TMEN furbished. OM APAR Consulting/appraisal services 1 BEDRO Middlebury, newly re 00. t, 00 available. House calls made Main Stree , includes heat. 000th y $750/mon Middlebur free of charge. ile north of 0000. MENT, m T posit. 000rubbish, 1 OM APAR 1 BEDRO udes heat, electric, , $595/month plus de cl ly in te , ia rs med upstai Available im ference on Route 7. osit and re me ho E IL B utilities. Dep O M us pl M O o. O /m t. $650 2 BEDR . Private lo in Salisbury 0-0000. quired. 00 d. erences re require E/CONDO and basement. Ref S U O H N 00. Garage OM TOW 2 BEDRO mons, Vergennes. heat. No pets. 000-00 d om Country C excluding utilities an y te, washer, $1,000/mo. , completel rnet, satelli , MODERN use. Hi-speed inte ge. Very energy M O O R D ne 2 BE ore ho fronta Lake Dunm drilled well, 85’ lake t 29, 2009 through Ju 802-352-6678. furnished utilities. ed porch, ntal; starting Augus us en pl re o. sc /m r, 00 drye th re tiable. $1,0 or 10 mon Pets nego efficient. F -smoking. on N . 10 26, 20
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VTC names Moulton as new president MONTPELIER — Vermont Technical College has its first female president in the 150-year history of the college. This past weekend, the Vermont State Colleges System Board of Trustees appointed Patricia Moulton as president of VTC after a monthslong national search. Moulton, who has served as the Vermont Tech interim president since last September, was chosen to lead the school as its president beginning immediately. In a unanimous vote, trustees affirmed Moulton’s leadership of the college in the last seven months, which has resulted in increased interest in the college by prospective
All Geared Up JEAN AUDET, MEMBER of the First Vermont Calvary, Company K. brought her equipment, including guns, sword, saddle, & clothing to the GFWC Orwell Forthnightly Club on March 21, to demonstrate what a member of a Civil War calvary would have used. Jean travels with her horse to participate in reenactments.
ADDISON NORTHEAST SUPERVISORY UNION INVITATION TO BID
Addison Northeast Supervisory Union is seeking qualified bidders for installation of an Englert metal roofing system at Robinson School in Starksboro. A pre-bid walk through will be held on Thursday April 4, 2017 at 10 a.m. Call 453-6957 or email aharwood@ anesu.org for more information.
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Addison Co. Transit Resources (1) Addison Northwest Supervisory Union – Addison, Ferrisburgh, Addison Northeast Supervisory Panton, Vergennes, Waltham (1) Union – Robinson Elementary School (1)
Middlebury (1)
Cornwall (1)
Weybridge (1)
Ferrisburgh (1)
Weybridge Cemetery Assoc. (2)
CORNWALL TOWN OFFICE CLOSED FOR MOVING!
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday April 4, 5 & 6 For questions or concerns Call Sue Johnson at 462-2775
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WEYBRIDGE CEMETERY REQUEST FOR BIDS
Quaker Village Road. Seeking bids for the 2017 mowing season. Bids accepted until April 4, 2017. Call 545-2482 for details. 3/23
NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC HEARING ADDISON COUNTY TRANSIT RESOURCES Addison County Transit Resources (ACTR) gives notice that, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 5311, Non-Urbanized Area Formula Program in the amount of $900,000, Elders and Persons with Disabilities Program in the amount of $450,000, Rural Preventative Maintenance Program in the amount of $75,000, State Operating Assistance Program in the amount of $450,000, Rural Technical Assistance Program in the amount of $25,000, and 49 U.S.C. § 5311, 5310 and 5309 Capital Purchase Programs in the amount of $750,000, the opportunity is offered for a public hearing on a proposed Public Transit Program in the municipalities of Addison County, Vermont. Projects are described as follows: ACTR would administer State/Federal operating funds to provide general public deviated-fixed-route bus service in Middlebury, New Haven, Bristol, Vergennes, East Middlebury and Ripton, and between Middlebury and Burlington, and between Middlebury and Rutland, and between other locations within and without Addison County, and to provide transportation services for elders and persons with disabilities of Addison County. ACTR would also administer State/Federal capital funds to purchase public transportation buses, spare parts, office equipment, and other miscellaneous capital items. Persons desiring a hearing to be held should submit written requests to Addison County Transit Resources and to the Vermont Agency of Transportation at the addresses below within 15 days of publication of this notice. Upon receipt of a request, a date will be scheduled and a notice of hearing will be published. A copy of the proposal may be seen at the Project Manager’s Office. Persons desiring to make written comments should forward same to the addresses below within 15 days of publication of this notice. Program Manager: State Agency: Jim Moulton Amy Rast Executive Director Public Transit Coordinator Addison County Transit Resources Vermont Agency of Transportation Public Transit Section 297 Creek Road 1 National Life Drive Middlebury, VT 05753 Montpelier, VT 05633-5001 jim@actr-vt.org amy.rast@vermont.gov Dated at Middlebury, County of Addison and State of Vermont this 3rd day of April 2017. 4/3 Jim Moulton, Project Manager
WEYBRIDGE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING
The Weybridge Cemetery Association Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Weybridge Town Clerk’s office. For questions, call 545-2502. 3//30, 4/3,6
TOWN OF WEYBRIDGE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLANNING COMMISSION
A public hearing before the Weybridge Planning Commission will be held at the Town Clerk’s Office on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at 7:00 PM, and on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., to pursue the following business: To review a subdivision request submitted by the Mary Lew Collins Trust to subdivide her land into a major subdivision of 5 lots as classified by the Weybridge Planning Commission. The property is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Route 23 and Perkins Road in Weybridge, Vermont. 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 statues 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//30, 4/3,6
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students and continued stabilization of the colleges’ finances. Before serving as interim president of Vermont Tech, Moulton served as Vermont Secretary for the Agency of Commerce and Community Development. As secretary, she facilitated the expansion of many Vermont companies, helped attract new companies, assisted in rebuilding Vermont after Tropical Storm Irene and helped create the nation’s first statewide comprehensive economic development strategy, which has led to millions in federal grants for Vermont. She was previously Commissioner of Economic Development and Commissioner of the Vermont
Department of Labor. She is a 1981 graduate of UVM. “Pat will be an excellent leader for the Vermont Tech of today and for the future,” VSCS Chancellor Jeb Spaulding said. “She is a gifted leader and administrator and fully devoted to providing the best student experience possible. She has already gained the trust and affection of the entire Vermont Tech community.” “Pat envisions a robust role for Vermont Tech in our state’s economy. I am fully confident she will fulfill that promise and open new doors of opportunity for Vermonters along the way,” stated VSCS Board Chair Martha O’Connor.
TOWN OF FERRISBURGH, VERMONT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLANNING COMMISSION
A public hearing before the Planning Commission of the Town of Ferrisburgh will be held at the Town Clerk’s Office on April 19, 2017 to consider the following application: 7:00 PM Opening / Minutes of March 15, 2017 7:05 PM An application, #17-026, submitted by John W. Evans & Marjorie A. London, for a Re-subdivision of property, # 04.01.27.2. Zoning Districts RR 5 & SD2. “Amend final plat to reconfigure a section of the no-build zone east of the Baldwin property.” 7:15 PM An application, #17-027, submitted by Stanley & Linda Field for a Boundary Adjustment, “changing the east line between “8” and “13” (Lowther Subdivision). Parcel #11.01.31. Zoning District RA5. 7:25 PM An application, #17-028, submitted by David Shlansky, for a “4-lot PRD with two existing single family residences & two new SF residences with attached accessory apartments.” Prop. ID #10.01.57.1 & 23.01.34. Zoning District RA5. 7:35 PM Other business. The above application is available for inspection at the Town Clerk’s Office. Persons wishing to appeal and be heard may do so in person or be represented by an agent or an attorney. PLEASE NOTE: Participation in the local proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Communication about the above application may be filed in writing with the Board or at such hearing. 4/3
WARNING SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING ADDISON NORTHWEST SCHOOL DISTRICT
(Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes, Waltham) The legal voters of the Addison Northwest School District are hereby notified and warned to meet at 5:45 p.m., on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Vergennes Union High School to transact the following business: Article 1. Shall the voters authorize the Addison Northwest School District to borrow money to be used for the payment of School District expenses pending receipt of payments from the State Education Fund by the issuance of its notes or orders payable not later than one year from dxate of issuance? Dated at Vergennes, Vermont this 22nd day of March, 2017, Addison Northwest School District Board of Directors Susan Rakowski, Chair Rose Wenzel, Clerk 4/3
TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY BOARD AND COMMISSION VACANCIES
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 7, 2017. 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 (3) Design Advisory Committee (2) Development Review Board (2) Downtown Improvement District Committee (3) Parks and Recreation Committee (1) 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) Energy Committee (7) 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) 3/27 Tree Warden (1)
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Green Line (Continued from Page 3) selected in the New England Clean Energy RFP to sell renewable power to the three states. Last December, the VGL partnership announced what’s known in the renewable energy industry as an “open solicitation for transmission service.” In essence, this means that VGL developers are now reaching out to renewable energy suppliers (rather than purchasers, as through the Clean Energy RFP) to see what folks will bid to purchase access to the VGL once constructed. Like a toll highway that can only grant access to a certain number of
vehicles, the Vermont Green Line can only sell access to companies whose combined energy load would total 400 megawatts at any given moment, Rossignoli explained. “This is another regulatorapproved, FERC-approved (FERC is the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) way of selling transmission capacity,” said Rossignoli. “Since we weren’t commercialized through the first venue (the Clean Energy RFP), we’re using this venue to commercialize.” In October, Rossignoli had suggested that VGL would put the project’s hat in the ring for an
anticipated spring 2017 renewable energy purchasing proposal (known as a Request for Proposal or RFP) coming from Massachusetts, among other bids for commercialization. In an interview with the Independent, Rossignoli said that VGL developers “don’t have plans ourselves to put the Vermont Green Line into the Massachusetts RFP the next round. But the suppliers that we sell the transmission to may take our transmission that they purchase and their supply and use that to bid into the RFP. That’s certainly possible.” Asked if this was a change in strategy, Rossignoli replied, “Yeah,
we have changed the model that company or companies they’ll sell we’re using. That’s fair enough. transmission capacity to by some“This is a different model where time this summer. let’s say that we’re facing upstream “We’ve begun negotiations with to suppliers and now they’re going those suppliers and we’re hoping to buy it and they take it along with those negotiations will conclude in their power and they the middle of this find a customer in year, at which time New England. It’s a we’d be able to little bit of like the “We think at the make an announceopposite way.” ment and finalize end of the day VGL developthe commercializaers had “strong the project will tion of the project,” response” to the said. come to fruition heAlong open solicitation, with said Rossignoli, as we always commercializaand have selected tion, the project’s six different suppli- thought it.” other main focus ers that they’re — Joe Rossignoli, right now, said now considering. is National Grid Rossignoli, Rossignoli said the making its way renewable energy through Vermont’s suppliers were mostly in upstate Public Service Board process to New York and eastern Canada and receive a Certificate of Public Good. were mostly generating wind and New Haven would be the biggest hydropower. winner, financially, if the Vermont Criteria for choosing which Green Line is built. Last year the renewable energy suppliers to town negotiated a deal that could sell transmission capacity to, said bring it payments of $1.4 million Rossignoli, are “credit worthiness, per year for 40 years, $4 million because it is a 20-year, multimillion- to build a new fire station and dollar contract; length of service that town garage and $1 million in they’re seeking; and price — those compensation to abutters. It won are the big three.” those concessions mostly because Rossignoli said that VGL devel- it would host a massive and noisy opers expect to announce which converter station that would put the power onto the New England electric grid. Ferrisburgh and Waltham would also earn compensation for allowing the high-power cable to laid through those towns. Rossignoli said that VGL developers expect the project to have made its way through the PSB by late 2017 or early 2018. In the meantime, Rossignoli said projChoose from Dinner Plate ect developers were concurrently Dahlias, Begonias, taking care of other kinds of stateGladiolas and more... required permitting and were finalizing outstanding negotiations with private landowners. Ne w “We’re highly confident that the Fa ir y Ga rden Ac ce ss or ies, project will be commercialized in 2017,” said Rossignoli. “And Ga rden Déco r & ng Po tter y in clu di we’re going to work hard to get our Gl azed & permits successfully secured in both a. Te rra Co tt states (Vermont and New York). We think at the end of the day the project will come to fruition as we always thought it would. That’s really what I would say. COMING SOON! “I think there’s very strong prosPansies & Pansy pects of getting to the finish line.” Reporter Gaen Murphree is Bowls, Fruit & reached at gaenm@addisonindeBerry pendent.com.
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Salisbury school receives literacy grant
SALISBURY — The Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF) has selected 10 elementary schools in New Hampshire and Vermont — including one in Addison County — to receive its Year of the Book grant for the 2017-2018 school year. The grant is intended to promote a culture of literacy within schools and encourage a love of reading and writing among children. Eligible elementary schools demonstrated a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch and scoring below state standards in reading and writing, as well as enthusiasm
The grant is intended to promote a culture of literacy within schools and encourage a love of reading and writing among children. for strengthening literacy in the school community. The Year of the Book grant provides $25,000 in literacy support to each selected school, including new books for the local public and school libraries, as well as school classrooms;
multiple exciting literacy presentations and workshops by local authors, illustrators and storytellers; mini-grants for classroom literacy projects; family literacy celebrations; professional development opportunities for teachers; and 10 new books for each student to choose and keep over the course of the school year. The Year of the Book grant began in 2012 by serving six schools, and expanded to serve nine in the current school year. The Year of the Book recipient in Addison County for 2017-2018 is Salisbury Community School
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