Monday, April 24, 2017

MONDAY EDITION

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

Vol. 29 No. 2

Jeff Warner at Walkover • Folksinger to bring songs from lumber camps and fishing villages to Bristol. See Arts Beat Page 10.

Local woman goes for Miss Vt. title

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Monday, April 24, 2017

New Mount Abe repair plan to go before voters next year

By GAEN MURPHREE BRISTOL — The new Renovation Committee has begun work toward formulating a plan to update Mount Abraham Union High School.

The committee is charged with determining the needs of the aging facility and with shaping “a potential bond measure to go before voters in the 2017-2018 school year.” It’s been given until August to make a recommendation to ANeSU Superintendent Patrick Reen.

“This is a building that the community takes a lot of pride in,” said committee Chair Kris

Pearsall. “But some of the furnishings and some of the conditions of things don’t really reflect that pride that the community has. And we need to address that.”

The 17-member committee began meeting on March 22, and on April 17 held its fourth get-together, where members considered teacher priorities.

Principal Jessica Barewicz presented the results of a survey asking the school’s teachers to rank nine different focuses for renovation.

Top of the list: Improve natural lighting, (See Mt. Abe renovation, Page 19)

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Career center board now searching for an interim director

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — The Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center school board is now seeking an interim leader for the county’s career and technical center, in the wake of an unsuccessful search for a permanent leader.

It was last summer that current PHCC Director/ Superintendent Lynn Coale announced he would be leaving after the 2016-2017 academic year.

(See Director, Page 23)

• Erin Connor of Bridport competed for the Miss Vermont crown on Friday. See how she did on Page 7.

Busy weekend for H.S. sports

• The Eagle baseball team visited Otter Valley, and the unbeaten Tiger girls’ lax team hosted BHS. See Pages 16-18.

Youngsters know their Vt. history

• Eight Vergennes students took part in the Vermont History Day competition and this pair won. Read more about them and their schoolmates on Page 14.

MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School student Amelia Ingersoll, center, stands with some of the Inuit students that she and fellow MUHS senior Ursula Volz helped to teach Nordic skiing to during a recent trip to Alaska.

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Skiing champs teach skills to Alaska kids MUHS’s Volz, Ingersoll share love of sport

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Twelfthgraders Amelia Ingersoll and Ursula Volz are now expertly gliding through the last two months in their respective academic careers at Middlebury Union High School.

But the pair of student-athletes

recently took a week off to travel thousands of miles to become volunteer teachers of a sport they both love: Nordic skiing.

And their students were Native American children living at the Arctic Circle in Alaska.

Ingersoll and Volz returned on

April 16 from a very eventful stay in the small Inuit village of Selawik in Northwest Alaska, where they taught Nordic skiing to underprivileged students who would otherwise not be able to take up a sport that seems so naturally suited to the frigid setting.

The two young women, both 18, are members of the highly successful MUHS Nordic ski team that won

the Division II state championship this past winter; and Volz was the individual D-II state champion, winning both the classic and skate races and joining with Ingersoll and two others on a winning relay team.

In Alaska, the duo spent around nine hours each day showing their K-12 charges the joy, technique and (See Skiers, Page 32)

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Pure imagination!

THE VERGENNES UNION Elementary School After School Fusion Program staged their version of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” last week on the Vergennes Union High School stage. The show starred Riley Gagnon, left with hat, as Charlie, and Gideon Palmer, near left, as Wonka. Seen here rehearsing last Wednesday afternoon are, clockwise from top left, Kassidy Quinlan; Ava Holmes; Eyon Tembreull and Gagnon; Miranda Broulliard, Alaina LeBeau, Raia Bryant and Emerson Rice; and Palmer with much of the rest of the cast.

Independent photos/Trent Campbell

Addison Independent, Monday, April 24, 2017 — PAGE 3

Ripton father of three Senate OKs pot leagalization measure killed in Rt. 7 crash

SALISBURY — A 40-year-old Ripton man was killed Thursday morning after the car he was riding in was struck head-on by an oncoming vehicle on Route 7 in Salisbury.

Vermont State Police report that the two-car crash occurred around 6:30 a.m. on April 20 just north of the Salisbury Hog Farm, near Pomainville Drive.

After talking to witnesses, police determined that Shawn Newell, 33, of Vergennes was driving a 2010 Mazda MZ3 northbound at a high rate of speed, passing slower vehicles that were ahead of him.

At the same time, Christina Walker, 40, of Ripton was driving a 2008 Chevy Malibu southbound on Route 7 with Brian Kerr as a passenger. Walker and Kerr have been long-term companions.

When Newell travelled left of center to pass a vehicle in front of him, he pulled into Walker’s path.

Both Newell and Walker attempted to avoid a crash by driving into the breakdown lane, but the two cars did collide. Upon impact both vehicles left the roadway before coming to rest west of Route 7. Police said the skies were cloudy and the road was wet.

Middlebury Regional EMS rushed Kerr to Porter Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead there. He is survived by Christina Walker, his companion of 22 years, and their three children.

The ambulance crews tended to Walker for multiple injuries, including neck, back and internal injuries,

and to Newell for a broken arm and internal injuries; took them both to Porter and then on to UVM Medical Center. On Friday afternoon as the Independent went to press, both Walker and Newell were listed in “fair” condition. UVM explains that “fair” condition means the patient’s vital signs are stable and within normal limits; the patient is conscious, but may be uncomfortable, and indicators are favorable.

Both vehicles were judged to be total losses. Salisbury Fire Department volunteers helped police at the scene.

The Vermont State Police requests that anyone who witnessed this crash or who may have additional information regarding this incident, please contact the New Haven barracks at 802-388-4919.

This investigation remains active; criminal citations remain a possibility.

The funeral service for Brian Emmett Kerr will be held on Thursday, April 27, at 10 a.m., at the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon. The graveside committal service and burial will take place at a later date in Cook Cemetery in Ripton.

Following the ceremony the family will receive friends at Brandon American Legion, for a time of remembrance.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, April 26, from 4-7 p.m.

See a full obituary in Thursday’s edition of the Independent.

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By ELIZABETH HEWITT VTDigger.org MONTPELIER — After some debate Friday, the Vermont Senate OK’d a proposal that would legalize marijuana in the Green Mountain State and create a system to regulate and tax marijuana sales.

The proposal, which would create a system similar to the model currently in place in Colorado, came after several members of the Senate expressed frustration that the House has not advanced a marijuana legalization bill this year.

The amendment was approved by the Senate on a vote of 21 in favor, 9 opposed. Both Addison County senators — Democrats Claire Ayer and Christopher Bray — voted in favor.

Sen. Jeannette White, D-Windham, offered the language as an

amendment to H.167, a House bill the Senate changed to encourage people charged with misdemeanor drug crimes to use the pretrial services program.

White’s amendment drew heavily from the text of a marijuana legalization proposal the Senate approved twice last year.

After twice passing marijuana legalization last year only to see it die in the House, Senate leaders said any move on the issue this year would need to start on the House side.

The House Judiciary Committee did move forward on the issue, passing H.170, a bill that would have legalized adult possession of limited amounts of marijuana without creating a regulated or taxed system.

It was expected to come up for a

vote on the House floor in March, but at the last minute was sidelined to another committee for further study amid uncertainty whether there were enough votes for it to pass.

Frustrated by House inaction, White amended H.167, a bill the House passed last month that directs legislative counsel to study and make recommendations on changing penalties for drug possession. The Senate Judiciary Committee substantially revised the proposal to study pretrial services and access to drug treatment.

White does not expect her amendment or H.170 to pass the House and become law this year.

“There’s no way that either bill is going to make it to the finish line this year,” she said on Wednesday.

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Editorial 100 days of hurt

Much has been made in the media about what Trump has or has not accomplished in his first 100 days in office. It’s worth reviewing primarily because Trump made such a big deal during the campaign about how much he was going to accomplish: It was going to be extraordinary, he said; like nothing we’d every seen, he exclaimed.

Some American voters believed him. To that end, those true believers should understand what Trump has delivered, and how much of what he said was bluster.

Before getting to those facts, however, we’re quick to say that Trump has been able to do more damage than we feared. With a spineless Republican Congress as an accomplice, Trump has: undone regulations to reduce air pollution to mitigate the causes of global warming; eliminated public inspection of the White House visitor’s log that allowed the public to see which lobbyists have the president’s ear; reversed policies established under Obama that treated working immigrants with respect and has instead initiated harsh deportations of immigrants who fill vital jobs; he has insulted several foreign leaders, while also displaying an alarming ignorance of history and foreign policy, causing a weakening of American clout, while strengthening China’s leadership role in the world; he has pledged to cut the very government agencies that regulate big business, banks, clean air and water policies, and is weakening worker rights and safety; he continues to refuse to release his tax returns as promised, and is colluding with Republicans in Congress to withhold information pertinent to the investigation of his ties to Russia’s efforts to sway the presidential election — undermining Americans trust in the presidency and our democracy.

So, don’t count us among those who say Trump has not done much in the first 100 days. He has, in fact, inflicted major damage in a short time.

But what has he done to advance the agenda he promised the American people? Very little.

A quick look at Trump’s “Contract with the American Voter” that he championed on Oct. 22, 2016, is the best judge of his accomplishments compared to what he had proposed. In that contract, Trump boasted that in the first 100 days he would: • Pass six measures to “clean up the corruption and special interest collusion in Washington, D.C..” How’s he done? Exactly the opposite: The prospect for corruption and conflicts of interest are high, and any claims of increased transparency are laughable.

• He promised seven actions to protect American workers: renegotiate NAFTA, withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, label China a currency manipulator, reverse foreign trade abuse that unfairly impact American workers, allow the Keystone Pipeline, “cancel billions in payments to the United Nations climate change programs and use the money to fix America’s water and environmental structures.”

His scorecard? He now admits that NAFTA is not as bad as he once said; he cancelled the Trans-Pacific Partnership (allowing China to aggressively move into that void, and placing American economic interests in jeopardy); admitted China was not manipulating its currency; and found no “abusive trade pacts” to reverse. He did allow the Keystone Pipeline, adding to global warming, while delivering few long-lasting jobs. And about his pledge to fix America’s water and environmental structures? Pure bunk.

• He said he would build a border wall in Mexico “with the full understanding that the country of Mexico will be reimbursing the U.S. for the full cost.” Mexico says no. It’s just another lie, another broken promise.

• And, along with numerous other promises that he has failed to deliver or even address, said he would “enact new ethics reforms to drain the swamp and reduce the corrupting influences of special interests on our politics.”

Scorecard? It’s worse than ever. The swamp is filled with billionaire cronies of Trump’s who were inadequately vetted by Congress even as the conflicts of interests were blatant.

He appointed Jeff Pruitt to head the EPA, who, we predict, will go down in infamy as the worst head of the EPA ever; meanwhile the appointment of Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch helped undermine long-standing Senate rules and will forever alter the bipartisan character of that institution.

Trump has done a lot in these first 100 days, but it’s been to diminish our country — not make it great.

Angelo Lynn

ADDISON COUNTY

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Keep on truckin’

DAVID TENNAL REHEARSES his part as a trucker in the Middlebury Community Players’ upcoming production of “Working” last Wednesday night at the Town Hall Theater. Tennal is backed up by John Montgomery, left, Becky Gould, Kendra Gratton and Valerie Smith-Hastings. The show opens April 27 and runs through May 7.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Letters to the Editor Community partners welcomed student volunteers The Middlebury College Center for Community Engagement would like to say thank you to all community partners who host and welcome Middlebury College volunteers. We

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Porter went ‘above and beyond’ for hospice patient My husband, Joseph J. Martel, died March 31, 2017, after a long illness. He was in The Estuary (Hospice) at Porter for four days.

The care he got was above and beyond. The nurses, who were busy, would take the time to ask us if we were okay and when they had to do

anything to Joe they bent down and whispered in his ear “this is going to hurt, but will be quick.” They took time for the little things. When he passed they put flowers on him.

This is the difference between a great small hospital and a large one. Also, the Hospice team went

above and beyond. Jane and Jane, Tim, Stephanie and other names I can’t remember, also PCA & LNA Marlene and Elaine, thank you for his care. It is great to have such a caring small hospital here.

Inez Martel Vergennes

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Vt. Legislature correct Politicians exploit terrorism fear to approve shield law The Vermont Press Association said they have been reluctant to praises and thanks the Vermont Leg- speak with reporters knowing there islature for approving a shield law was little or no protection for jourdesigned to protect journalists from nalists from a court order compelunwarranted subpoenas concerning ling disclosure of a source. their sources.

A broad coalition of radio, televiThe House of Representatives sion, online and freelance journalgave final approval to the legislation, ists joined the VPA in advocating 140-2, on Thursday afternoon and for the legislation. The bill, known is sending the measure to Gov. Phil as S.96, was the top legislative priScott for his signature. ority this year for the “This is an important VPA, which represents piece of legislation that the interests of the 11 is designed to prohibit daily and four-dozany governmental body en non-daily printed from trying to comnewspapers circulating This week’s pel the news media to in Vermont. writer is Mike divulge a confidential The VPA thanks sevDonoghue, source or being forced eral legislators who eiexecutive director to testify about inforther up front or behind of the Vermont mation that is readily the scenes championed Press Association. available from other the need to protect sources,” VPA Presijournalists from bedent Adam Silverman said. He added coming investigative arms of the the bill also protects the media under state, defense lawyers or other ensome circumstances from disclosing tities. information obtained in the normal Special praise goes to Sens. Dick course of newsgathering.

Sears, D-Bennington, and Jeanette “We are in a time now where it’s White, D-Windham, for introducimportant that whistleblowers and ing the bill and seeking testimony other sources of information who from all interested parties to make wish to speak with journalists know the measure stronger. The VPA that the threat of jail or fines to re- also thanks Reps. Maxine Grad, porters cannot be made,” said Sil- D-Moretown, and Martin LaLonde, verman, an editor and reporter at the D-South Burlington, for shepherdBurlington Free Press. ing the bill through the House. The “Shield laws, as they exist in many VPA also appreciates the tri-parother jurisdictions, work only to en- tisan support S.96 received from hance the First Amendment by pre- Democrats, Republicans and Proventing government overreach. All gressives. It took eight weeks from Vermonters ultimately are beneficia- introduction to passage in both ries of this legislation.” chambers.

The Vermont Senate unanimousThe bill had widespread support ly passed the bill March 23, and outside the Statehouse, including the House Judiciary Committee endorsements from Vermont Secreapproved it with no opposition on tary of State Jim Condos, Vermont April 13 before sending it to the full Attorney General T.J. Donovan, the House.

American Civil Liberties Union The Vermont legislation is de- of Vermont, the Vermont Network signed to provide further protec- Against Domestic and Sexual Vition to journalists in cases where olence and the Society for Profescourts have not recognized a First sional Journalists.

Amendment privilege. The law also With Gov. Scott’s expected sigprovides protections to sources, in- nature on the bill, Vermont would cluding the accused, crime victims join about 40 states that previously and whistleblowers, who can expose have enacted some kind of media waste and wrongdoing. Some have shield law.

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President Donald Trump has tak- struck and killed by lightning, 4,700 en the position that Americans have times more likely to die in an airplane a great deal to fear from terrorism. or spaceship accident, 129,000 times Fear is the backbone of all his state- more likely to die in a gun assault, ments. Every time there is a terrorist 407,000 times more likely to die in event anywhere in the world, we get a motor vehicle incident and 6.9 miltweets and other White House media lion times more likely to die from cancer or heart disease coverage that constantly than they are to die in a remind us how vulnerterrorist incident. able we are to this soFinally, the National called “terrorist threat”, Safety Council states even though the event This week’s simply that the odds of in question may have writer is Vermont Americans dying at the had nothing to do with resident Haviland hands of refugee tourAmerica. Additionally, Smith, a retired CIA ists are 1 in 46,192,893 the “terrorist threat” is Station Chief who and at the hands of imthe basis for incredible was also the agenmigrant tourists, 1 in amounts of “alternative cy’s first Chief of 138,324,873. facts” being circulated Counterterrorism.

There is no reputable out of the White House source in this country and its employees. that says anything different about the Some “true facts” are in order here.

According to “Life Insurance terrorist threat. It is anything but real.

Quotes,” a business that focuses on In fact, the threat is so minuscule that educating consumers on the various we are forced to wonder precisely aspects of life insurance, the chances what motivates the administration to of being killed in a terrorist attack are tout it so forcefully. What are their about 1 in 20 million. A person is as goals in distorting the truth so ceaselikely to be killed by his or her own lessly? Why are they trying, so obvifurniture, and more likely to die in a ously, to turn America into a land of car accident, or in a building fire, or “terrorist paranoia”?

People who succumb to the “aldrown in a bathtub than from a terternative facts” on the “threat of rorist attack.

The libertarian “Cato Institute,” terrorism” that are now being put has arrived at its own finding: Na- out by the Trump administration are tionals of the seven countries singled creating a new and different world out by Trump in his travel ban have killed zero people in terrorist attacks on U.S. soil between 1975 and 2015.

Zero. Six Iranians, six Sudanese, two Somalis, two Iraqis, and one Yemeni have been convicted of attempting or executing terrorist attacks on U.S. soil during that time period. Zero Libyans and zero Syrians.

“Foreign-born terrorism is a hazard,” the Cato Institute argues, “but it is manageable given the huge economic benefits of immigration and the small costs of terrorism.” The study concludes that “the chance of an American being murdered in a terrorist attack caused by a refugee is 1 in 3.64 billion per year.”

Business Insider states that Americans are six times more likely to die from a shark attack (one of the rarest forms of death on Earth), 29 times more likely to die from an asteroid strike, 260 times more likely to be

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for themselves. It will become more important to them that they be “safe” than that they be “free”. Benjamin Franklin said appropriately in 1755, “Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” That could not be more true today.

It seems therefore likely that the Administration is trying to create and then expand an environment of fear and terrorist paranoia. Why they would be doing that is a far more difficult question. Do they seek additional power or wealth? It is difficult to construct any theory that is benign toward our people or our democracy. It does seem however, that the promotion of “terrorist paranoia” is likely designed to create a situation in which the population will be prepared to give up freedoms to the central government in return for “safety” provided by that same government.

Heightened fear in populations has often led to the end of existing forms of government, largely because a fearful population is relatively easy to manipulate. Fear is a vehicle that despots often try to ride into far more restrictive models of government.

History is rife with examples of this and whatever the motivation, there is absolutely no reason to think that American democracy is immune.

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Obituaries

ADDISON COUNTY

Theresa Orvis, 90, formerly of East Middlebury BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — Theresa Yvonne Levesque Orvis, 90, of Bonita Springs, Fla., passed away peacefully on April 12, in Bonita Springs. Terry was born July 12, 1926, in Hartford, Ct., to John and Yvonne (Bernier) Levesque.

She graduated from Hartford High School in 1944, and married Clarence L. Orvis of South Starksboro, Vt., in 1947.

Terry and Clarence lived in East Middlebury, Vt., raising their children, Curtis and Diane, while Terry worked as a seamstress at Van Raalte and in negatives corrections at Standard Register. She was also an officer in the Order of the Eastern Star. Terry moved to Florida in 1994 and enjoyed her retirement in close contact with her extended family, and maintained a healthy respect for the Florida sun!

Terry was predeceased by the love of her life, Clarence, and her siblings Toni, Lou, Betty, Jane, and Moe. She is survived by, and had loads

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of love for, her sister Helen (Floyd) Montgomery, her wonderful children, Curt and Lynn Orvis and Diane Orvis Thomas, and her marvelous grandchildren, John (Taiane), Kate, Clare, Judy, and Sam, and her great granddaughter, Isabella.

She is also survived — and enjoyed her later years especially because of — her many nieces and nephews, including Phil and Gloria, Lorraine, Pete and Pauline, Michael and April, Roger and Lise, Leo and Leslie, and her many other friends and relatives, including those in Vermont and at Imperial Bonita Estates. (They are all wonderful, and she’s not prejudiced.)

A memorial service to celebrate Terry, who often said her life could not be improved upon, will be held on July 15, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, followed by burial at Greenwood Cemetery in Bristol, Vt. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3 Main Street, Middlebury, Vermont 05753. ◊

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Joseph Martel celebration service SHOREHAM — There will be a celebration of Joseph J. Martel, who died March 31, 2017, on May 6, 1 p.m., at the Shoreham Congregational Church, Route 74.

Rev. Philip Westra and Rev. Melissa

O’Brien will be doing the service.

Share music and stories. There will be a get-together downstairs after the service. For more info email Inez Martel at inezmartel512@gmail. com.

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Conrad Orr, 83, Orwell ORWELL — Conrad H. Orr, 83, of Orwell, died Sunday morning April 16, 2017 at his residence following a long illness.

He was born on July 24, 1933, in Vershire, the son of Don and Florence (Howe) Orr. Conrad graduated from Thetford Academy in Thetford in 1953.

Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army serving in Germany prior to his honorable discharge.

He married Jessie Maclay on September 16, 1956.

Conrad operated a dairy farm in Vershire for 15 years. In 1971, the family relocated to Orwell where they bought and have operated a dairy farm — now operated by his son William.

He had been a representative to the Dairy Farmers of America for several years and a former member of the Orwell Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the Masons and a charter member of the former Orwell Lions

Club.

Conrad enjoyed four wheeling and snowmobiling.

Survivors include his wife Jessie of Orwell, two daughters Ellen Shaw of Granville, N.Y. and Margaret Korda of Orwell, two sons, William Orr and Peter Orr, both of Orwell, one sister, Theda Hurtubise, of South Burlington, 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by two sisters, Theo Howe and Ruth Burgess, and a brother, Charles Orr. There will be no public calling hours.

A memorial service will be at 11a.m., Saturday, April 29, at the First Congregational Church of Orwell. Burial with military honors CONRAD H. ORR will follow in the Mt. View Cemetery.

Arrangements are by the Durfee Funeral Home.

Church of Orwell, Window Memorial contributions may be Restoration Fund, 464 Main Street, made to the First Congregational Orwell, VT 05760.

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Lorraine Bibeau, 80, Vergennes VERGENNES — Lorraine K. Bibeau, 80, of Vergennes, passed away on April 13, 2017. She was born on February 2, 1937 in Vergennes to the late Neil and Elsie Mitchell (Babson). On October 21, 1981 she was married to George Bibeau. They spent many happy years together; their home often filled with family and friends.

Lorraine and her sister-in-law, Ellie Mitchell worked together papering and painting for homeowners in the area, and for a time she worked at Simmonds Precision.

Lorraine — always a homebody, was happiest when she was playing with or rocking a baby, cooking great meals, working in her beautiful gardens, or making quilts with her friend Pat Brown.

Lorraine had a great sense of humor and was quick to laugh. She was our favorite audience. She was

giving of herself and told her family often how much she loved them.

Lorraine is survived by her three children; Cindy (Ralph) Ringer, sons Dennis and Robert Hall, and stepson Randall Bibeau. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Craig Ringer, Charles (Abby) Ringer, Kirsten (Juan) De La Cruz, Preston Hall, Liz Hall, Donald Hall, Lawrence Hall, and Belinda Hall; as well as twelve great-grandchildren, Willem and Libby Ringer, Kareena, Klaas, Megan, and Derek Vorsteveld, Juan and Isabela De La Cruz, Elsie and Phinneas Hall, Vanessa Hall and Dominic Hall.

Lorraine is also survived by her brother Robert Mitchell, sister Gail Gevry and brother-in-law Rheal Gevry, and many cousins, nieces and nephews that she loved very much.

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husband, George Bibeau; her infant daughter, Elsie Lu Hall; sisters, Shirley Collette and Nancy Mitchell and recently by her sister-in-law and dearest friend, Ellie Mitchell. She was also predeceased by her first husband, William H. Hall, the father of her four children.

Per Lorraine’s wish, there will be no formal services; however, we are planning a gathering of remembrance at her home on Sunday, June 4, with family and friends.

Our family wishes to extend sincere gratitude to the nurses, caregivers, and staff from Addison County Home Health and Hospice and to the volunteer women. Thank you to the staff at Porter Medical for all the care they provided to her during her stay. Anyone wishing to make a contribution on behalf of our mother may consider the Addison County Home Health and Hospice.

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Connor wins Miss Vermont title Bridport native will represent the state at national pageant VERGENNES — Bridport resident Erin Connor, 22, was crowned Miss Vermont 2017 at the Vergennes Opera House on Friday evening.

Connor, a 2013 graduate of Middlebury Union High School, is a student at the University of Vermont, where she is studying Public Communication. She performed American Sign Language to the song “The Greatest Love of All” in the talent portion of the competition. Members of the deaf community from Vermont and Massachusetts attended the show to see her perform.

Connor lives her platform “Tailwinds: Training a New Generation of Female Scientists” through her many years promoting STEM and sharing her experience as a pilot across the state.

“As Miss Vermont, I will expand the experiments, connections, and programs open to young women who need to believe in themselves and reach for the sky and their limitless possibilities,” she said.

Erin, the daughter of Paul and Marian Connor of Bridport, will represent the state at the Miss America pageant in historic Atlantic City in September.

The Miss Vermont program also crowned their teen ambassador on Saturday. Jenna Lawrence, 16, of St. Albans is the new Miss Vermont’s Outstanding Teen. A singer, she performed “Jar of Hearts” during the show. Lawrence is a junior at BFA St. Albans and will be promoting her platform, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Advocacy and Awareness.

“I’m thrilled to be able to reach so many more people in Vermont as Miss Vermont’s Outstanding Teen,” Lawrence. “My experience

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Paying for college workshops offered

WINOOSKI — New changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, are here. Find out what it means for your financial aid plans at a Paying for College workshop, hosted by Vermont Student Assistance Corp. VSAC will host workshops on May 3 at Middlebury Union High School auditorium at 6:30 p.m. on on May 10 at the Vergennes Union High School auditoriumat 6:30 p.m.

The workshop, which is free and open to the public, will provide parents and students with information on how to pay for college; what financial aid is available to you; what forms you need to complete and when; applying for the Vermont State Grant and other import-

ant how-to tips, like setting up your FSA ID. The FAFSA is the basis for determining eligibility for federal Pell grants, VSAC’s Vermont State Grant, financial aid from the school that the student attends and for student loans. Simply put: no FAFSA, no financial aid.

The presentation, which normally runs between 90 minutes and two hours, provides students and their parents with information on types of financial aid and how to apply, how family contribution is calculated, how financial aid is awarded, student and parent loans — including VSAC’s Vermont Advantage loans — and alternative payment options.

THE NEWLY CROWNED Miss Vermont Erin Connor, right, and Miss Vermont’s Outstanding Teen Jenna Lawrence acknowledge the applause the crowd is giving them in the Vergennes Opera House this past Friday evening.

Photo courtesy of Jon Adams Photography

advocating for Alzheimer’s awareness has been so fulfilling and I can’t wait to hit the ground running in this new role.”

Lawrence will represent the state of Vermont at the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen competition in

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Bach is back

MIDDLEBURY’ BACH FESTIVAL returns to Robison Hall and area churches April 28-30.

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Quilting talk in Middlebury. April 25, 7-9 p.m., American Legion, 49 Wilson Road. The Milk and Honey Quilters’ Guild presents “When Modern Meets Traditional,” a talk by Maria Ammatuna, the owner of Creative Fiber Designs in Brandon. Come listen to how Maria brings together traditional with a modern twist.

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Story circle in Middlebury.

Wednesday, April 26, 4 p.m., Vermont Room, Ilsley Public Library. Come join the story circle and share your stories about spring reawakenings — in the earth or the human spirit.

Writing workshop in Middlebury. Wednesday, April 26, 6 p.m., Ilsley Public Library Community Room. The Middlebury Chapter of the Burlington Writers Workshop will meet to read and comment on each others’ work in an MFA-style workshop. All writers in all genres are welcome. More info at www.burlingtonwritersworkshop.com/our-workshops/middlebury.

Adult book discussion in Lincoln. Wednesday, April 26 7 p.m., Lincoln Library. A discussion of the book “Green Island” by Shawna Yang Ryan, a stunning story of love, betrayal, and family, set against the backdrop of a changing Taiwan over the course of the twentieth century.

African Music and Dance performance in Middlebury. Wednesday, April 26, 8:00 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts. Middlebury African Music and Dance Ensemble, directed by Damascus Kafumbe, showcases the diversity and richness of African music beyond drumming-based practices, and highlights the dynamic nature of these traditions. The performance also captures communal-based and interactive processes that serve as the backbone of many African societies.

Sponsored by the Department of Music. Free.

Apr

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THURSDAY

Organ recital in Middlebury.

Thursday, April 27, 12:15 p.m., St Stephen’s Episcopal Church.

Scandinavian and Czechoslovakian organ music performed by George Matthew Jr., organist. Free and open to the public.

Illustrated lecture in Middlebury. Thursday, April 27, 4:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Dance Theatre. Nancy Etcoff, assistant clinical professor and psychologist, Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, will present an illustrated lecture titled

“Beauty and Self Image.”

“Beauty and Self Image” lecture in Middlebury.

Thursday, April 27, 4:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Dance Theatre. Nancy Etcoff, Assistant Clinical Professor and Psychologist at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, TED talk presenter, and author of Survival of the Prettiest (2000) sheds light on why we devour fashion magazines, check our waistlines, and gaze longingly at objects of desire. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition “American Faces: A Cultural History of Portraiture and Identity.” Free.

Death Cafe in Middlebury. Thursday, April 27, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Court. At a Death Café, people gather to eat cake, drink tea, and discuss death in a relaxed, open setting.

A Death Café is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objective, or themes. It is a discussion group, rather than a grief support or counseling session. It will be hosted and facilitated by Helen Young and Kate Gridley. A $2 donation will offset the cost of refreshments.

See DeathCafe.com for more information.

Offered as part of Hospice Volunteer Services’ Being Mortal series.

Art build for Montpelier Climate March in Middlebury. Thursday, April 27, 6-9 p.m. Ilsley Public Library conference room. Some materials will be provided. All are welcome. For more info contact Lillian Snow at 349-5678.

A discussion on opiate addiction in Brandon.

Thursday, April 27, 7 p.m., Brandon Inn, 20 Park St. Richard Rawson, Ph.D., a research professor at the Center for Behavior and Health at the University of Vermont and a professor emeritus in the UCLA School of Medicine, shares his 40-year history of addiction research and treatment, including Vermont’s innovative response to the opioid crisis.

“Working” in Middlebury. Thursday, April 27, 8 p.m., Town Hall Theater. The Middlebury Community Players presents the musical “Working,” a celebration of the men and women who keep America humming. Based on Studs Terkel’s landmark book compiled from interviews with hundreds of American workers, “Working” uses their stories to weave a tapestry of hopes, fears, ideals, realities, satisfactions, and disappointments. Song styles range from show tunes to ballads to down-and-dirty blues.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the box office, 802-382-9222, or online at www. townhalltheater.org. More information about the production, as well as pictures and video clips can be found at middleburycommunityplayers. org.

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Salisbury. Friday, April 28, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church. The Salisbury Contact Nancy Galvin at 352-4375 to make donations of good quality, clean items or baked goods. Continues Saturday.

Art lecture in Middlebury. Friday, April 28, 12:15 p.m., Middlebury College Museum of Art. Senior Phoebe Mitchell and Associate Professor of the History of Art and Architecture Eddie Vazquez discuss Medardo Rosso’s use of wax as a sculptural material, and address the communicative implications of his artistic strategies of repetition and hybrid materiality.

Seating is limited; please arrive early. Part of the Fridays at the Museum series. Free.

Family humor reception in Middlebury. Friday, April 28, 5-7 p.m., Vermont Folklife Center. A public reception to celebrate the exhibition “Family Traits: Art, Humor, and Everyday Life, the art and life of Stanley Lyndes.” Enjoy food and drink and a gallery talk by Stanley Lyndes’ granddaughter, Dawn Andrews. For more info contact Bob Hooker at 388-4964 or bhooker@ vermontfolkliecenter.org.

“Macbeth” in Middlebury/Cornwall. Friday, April 28, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Ilsley public Library; 7-8 p.m., Cornwall Town Hall. The All the World’s a Stage Theatre Co., a local homeschool theatre group, stages their own rendition of one of Shakespeare’s most iconic plays. Join them for an evening of swordfights, witches, and dark ambitions. Both performances will be free, and open to the public Family humor reception in Middlebury. Friday, April 28, 5-7 p.m., Vermont Folklife Center. A public reception to celebrate the exhibition “Family Traits: Art, Humor, and Everyday Life, the art and life of Stanley Lyndes.” Enjoy food and drink and a gallery talk by Stanley Lyndes’ granddaughter, Dawn Andrews. For more info contact Bob Hooker at 388-4964 or bhooker@ vermontfolklifecenter.org.

Table of Grace free meal in Vergennes.

Friday, April 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Vergennes Congregational Church. The menu will include roast pork, potatoes, applesauce, vegetable and dessert. Come and bring your friends.

Free.

Addison County Right to Life spring dinner in Vergennes. Friday, April 28, 6 p.m., St. Peter’s Parish Hall. Guest speakers, Mary Hahn Beerworth, Ex. Director of VRTL and Joanie Praamsma, Ex. Director Pregnancy Resource Center of Addison County. Full course Ham Dinner with meatless choice. Adults $15, students ages 6 and up, $6, under age 5, free. Reserve by April 21 to: Lee Comly, 2012 Carlstrom Road, Bristol, Vt. or call 453-6302.

Paula Huston in Middlebury. Friday, April 28, 7:30 p.m., Memorial Baptist Church, 97 S. Pleasant St. Paula Huston, author of “The Holy Way”, a National Endowment of the Arts Fellow, and author of two novels and six other

works of spiritual nonfiction, will be speaking on “Spiritual Formation: Down-to-Earth Practices”.

This event is free and open to the public. For information call 802-388-7472.

“Working” in Middlebury. Friday, April 28, 8 p.m., Town Hall Theater. The Middlebury Community Players presents the musical “Working,” a celebration of the men and women who keep America humming. Based on Studs Terkel’s landmark book compiled from interviews with hundreds of American workers, “Working” uses their stories to weave a tapestry of hopes, fears, ideals, realities, satisfactions, and disappointments. Song styles range from show tunes to ballads to down-and-dirty blues. Tickets are $23 ($18 for students with ID), and can be purchased at the box office, 802-382-9222, or online at www.townhalltheater.org. More information about the production, as well as pictures and video clips can be found at middleburycommunityplayers.org.

Bach Festival in Middlebury. Friday, April 28, 8 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts. The Brentano String Quartet will perform The Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080 by J.S. Bach.

Tickets are $25 for the general public, $20 for Middlebury College ID holders; and $6 for Middlebury College students with ID. Stargazing open house in Middlebury. Friday, April 28, 9-10:30 p.m., Middlebury College Observatory, McCardell Bicentennial Hall.

The Observatory and Middlebury Physics host a stargazing open house, weather permitting. See Jupiter in the evening, and view a variety of interesting stars, star clusters, and nebulae through the Observatory’s telescopes.

Observatory open house nights are free and open to the public if the sky is expected to be mostly clear. Please check the Observatory web site at http://go.middlebury.edu/observatory/ or call the Observatory at 443-2266 after 7 p.m. on the evening of the event for weather status.

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Rummage and bake sale in Salisbury. Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church. The Salisbury Contact Nancy Galvin at 352-4375 to make donations of good quality, clean items or baked goods.

“Sound Bites” in Vergennes. Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Vergennes Opera House, 120 Main St. Spend your day in Vergennes and raise money for Evergreen Preschool and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Vergennes.

Events include: Free Boys & Girls Club Open House with coffee, juice, and pastries at 9:30 a.m., a benefit concert featuring Grammy nominated Kid-Rock Superstar Justin Roberts at 11:30 a.m., and Bixby Library Story & Craft

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communitycalendar Time at 2:15 p.m. Raintree Jewelry will be raffling off three handmade pieces of jewelry.

Tickets available at $10 each with a chance to win one of Raintree Jewelry prizes. Concert and raffle tickets available at Raintree in Vergennes and at the door. For more details visit www.facebook.com/soundbitesvt.

Chronic disease management workshop in Middlebury. Saturday, April 29, 9:30 a.m.noon, The Residence at Otter Creek. Free healthier living workshop for people living with a chronic disease such as arthritis, diabetes, cancer, obesity or heart disease. Registration is required. Contact Connie Leach at 388-1220 or cleach@residenceottercreek.com.

Spring into Art in Bristol. Saturday, April 29, Main St. Participating businesses in downtown Bristol will be celebrating Spring in creative and artful ways, including: ARTSight Studios & Gallery — free bookmaking and collage workshops (ages 16 and over), letterpress demonstration, open studios, Bo Price, Celtic Harp; Art on Main — 1-3 p.m. Ukranian egg painting demonstration, all ages; Verde Mountain — open studio and gallery; Honey Lights — beeswax candlemaking demonstration, all ages. Emerald Rose — 11 a.m.-1 p.m., henna demonstration, all ages; Bristol Clay Studio — open house and demos. This activity is part of Vermont Arts 2017, a project of the Vermont Arts Council.

Carpool to Montpelier climate march in Middlebury. Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m., Academy St. parking lot. Catch or provide a ride to the Montpelier climate march. Both drivers and riders welcome. For more info contact Lillian Snow at 349-5678.

World Tai Chi And Qi Gong Day in Middlebury.

Saturday, April 29, 9:45-11 a.m. Municipal Gym Multipurpose Room, 154 Creek Rd. Come enjoy this introduction to Tai Chi and Qi Gong and learn how it can benefit you, as we join millions of others around the world in “One World - One Breath”. People of all ages are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.

For questions about this event please contact Karen Glauber at (802)989-7532.

Cabin fever basket raffle in Middlebury.

Saturday, April 29, 11 a.m., VFW, Exchange St. Have lunch while lots of baskets and gift certificate from local businesses are raffled off. First ticket, $5, additional tickets are $2 each, with 25 chances on each ticket. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, and special raffles and door prizes. Lunch and baked goods will be available. Hosted by Order of Eastern Star of Bristol/Brandon/Hinesburg/Chester.

Free backyard composting workshop in Middlebury. Saturday, April 29, 1:30 p.m., Addison County Solid Waste Management District, District Transfer Station, 1223 Route 7 South, Middlebury. Workshop will cover the basics of backyard composting, and will have both an indoor presentation and an outdoor demonstration component. Each participant will receive a voucher for a half-priced Soil Saver Composter ($23, orig. $45) or a half-priced Green Cone Solar Digester ($63, orig. $125).

To register, visit AddisonCountyRecycles.org, or call 802-388-2333. For questions, call and ask for Jaclyn Hochreiter.

Kingsland Bay hike in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, April 29. An easy 2-3 hour hike “on the level” into Kingsland Bay State Park, including both the developed and undeveloped portions and with, hopefully, an abundance of wildflowers. Bring water and a lunch. Contact David Andrews at 802.388.4894 or vtrevda@yahoo. com. For other events and activities visit www. gmcbreadloaf.org.

Bach Festival in Middlebury. Saturday, April 29, 3 p.m., the lawn, Mead Memorial Chapel.

The Festival continues with a carillon recital

by Middlebury College carillonneur George Matthew, Jr. This recital is free and open to the public.

“Mountains May Depart” in Middlebury.

Saturday, April 29, 3 p.m., Dana Auditorium.

An intensely moving study of how China’s economic boom and the culture of materialism it has spawned have affected the bonds of family, tradition, and love. In Cantonese with English subtitles. Sponsored by the Hirschfield International Film Series. (Zhangke Jia, China,

2015, 131 minutes). Free.

Danika & Jeb in Brandon. Saturday, April 29, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Nationally known musicians Danika Holmes and Jeb Hart bring their acoustic pop and blues to the area. Tickets are $20. Pre-concert dinner is available for $25. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for show. Venue is BYOB. Call 802-247-4295 or email info@ brandon-music.net for reservations or more information.

Jeff Warner in Bristol. Saturday, April 29, 8 p.m., Walkover Gallery and Concert Room, 15 Main St., as part of the Cabin Fever series. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of show. For reservations, call 802-453-3188, ext. 2.

“Working” in Middlebury. Saturday, April 29, 8 p.m., Town Hall Theater. The Middlebury Community Players presents the musical “Working,” a celebration of the men and women who keep America humming. Based on Studs Terkel’s landmark book compiled from interviews with hundreds of American workers, “Working” uses their stories to weave a tapestry of hopes, fears, ideals, realities, satisfactions, and disappointments. Song styles range from show tunes to ballads to down-and-dirty blues. Tickets are $23 ($18 for students with ID), and can be purchased at the box office, 802 382-9222, or online at www.townhalltheater.org. More information about the production, as well as pictures and video clips can be found at middleburycommunityplayers.org.

Bach Festival in Middlebury. Saturday, April 29, at 8 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts. Handel’s “Esther,” featuring a cast of Middlebury College Alumni, the Bach Festival Orchestra and Middlebury College Choir conducted by Jeffrey Buettner. Teddy Crecelius directs this semi-staged performance. $12 for the general public; $10 for Middlebury College ID holders; and free for Middlebury College students with ID. “Mountains May Depart” in Middlebury.

Saturday, April 29, 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium.

An intensely moving study of how China’s economic boom and the culture of materialism it has spawned have affected the bonds of family, tradition, and love. In Cantonese with English subtitles. Sponsored by the Hirschfield International Film Series. (Zhangke Jia, China, 2015, 131 minutes). Free.

Water opera in Middlebury. Saturday, April 29, 8 p.m., Peterson Family Athletics Complex, Natatorium. Middlebury College Artist-inResidence Gabriel Forestieri, along with Loren Kiyoshi Dempster (composer) and Adrian Jevicki (writer/visual artist), transform Middlebury’s Natatorium with “Breathe,” a multidisciplinary performance event. The project is a contemporary water opera that

combines song, movement, light, dance, water, music, and text. The cast is a mix of athletes, performers, and professionals contributing to an unconventional performance with many surprises. Tickets: Public $12, College ID holders $10, Students $6.

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All-you-can-eat public breakfast in Vergennes. Sunday, April 30, 7:3010 a.m., Masonic Lodge. Only $8 for Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Pancakes, Blueberry Pancakes, French Toast, Home Fries, Waffles, Corned Beef Hash, Sausage, Gravy and Biscuits, Juice, Coffee and Tea. Proceeds from the breakfast are used to support various local community needs and organizations. Everyone is welcome.

Spring wildflower walk in Orwell. Sunday, April 30, 1-3 p.m., Mt. Independence State Historic Site. Search for the tender beauties of spring wildflowers in a guided walk with Amy Olmsted, horticulturist with Rocky Dale Gardens in Bristol and a nursery professional for over 20 years. Admission is $5 for adults, children are free.

Bob Recupero & Michael Corn in Middlebury.

Sunday, April 30, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Road. As part of The Residence’s Sunday Music Series, Corn and Recupero will play a wide range of tunes. Some jazz from the 1930s & ’40s, some standards & some fun sing-a-longs. Maybe a cowboy song or two. Free and open to the public. Handicap accessible. RSVP to Connie Leach at cleach@ residenceottercreek.com or 802-388-1220.

“Working” in Middlebury. Sunday, April 30, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater. The Middlebury Community Players presents the musical “Working,” a celebration of the men and women who keep America humming. Based on Studs Terkel’s landmark book compiled from interviews with hundreds of American workers, “Working” uses their stories to weave a tapestry of hopes, fears, ideals, realities, satisfactions, and disappointments. Song styles range from show tunes to ballads to down-and-dirty blues. ASL interpretation will provided at this show. Tickets are $23 ($18 for students with ID), and can be purchased at the box office, 802 382-9222, or online at www.townhalltheater.org. More information about the production, as well as pictures and video clips can be found at middleburycommunityplayers.org.

Bach Festival in Middlebury. Sunday, April 30, 3 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts. Musicians from previous Middlebury Bach Festivals will perform a concert of chamber music. This concert is free and open to the

public.

Water opera in Middlebury. Sunday, April 30, 8 p.m., Peterson Family Athletics Complex, Natatorium. Middlebury College Artist-inResidence Gabriel Forestieri, along with Loren Kiyoshi Dempster (composer) and Adrian Jevicki (writer/visual artist), transform Middlebury’s Natatorium with “Breathe,” a multidisciplinary performance event. The project is a contemporary water opera that combines song, movement, light, dance, water, music, and text. The cast is a mix of athletes, performers, and professionals contributing to an unconventional performance with many surprises. Tickets: Public $12, College ID holders $10, Students $6.

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Kindergarten registration day in Bristol. Monday, May 1, 8:30 a.m.2:45 p.m., Kindergarten classrooms, Bristol Elementary School. Registration is for all children who will be five years of age on or before September 1, 2017 FFA open greenhouses in Middlebury.

Monday, May 1, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Garden Patch Greenhouse, Patricia Hannaford Career Center (PHCC), 51 Charles Ave. The beginning of FFA’s month-long plant sale. Sale continues each Saturday through the month of May. Also at Mount Abraham Union High School office on May 4 and Vergennes Union High School Main Office on May 12. Proceeds to benefit the FFA.

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Blood pressure and foot care clinic in Brandon. Tuesday, May 2, 10 a.m., Forestdale Senior Center.

Sponsored by VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region. Cost is $10, no appointment necessary. For more info call 802-770-1536.

Kindergarten registration day in Bristol.

Tuesday, May 2, 12:45-2:45 p.m., Kindergarten classrooms, Bristol Elementary School.

Registration is for all children who will be five years of age on or before September 1, 2017.

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“Paying for College” workshop in Middlebury. Wednesday, May 3, 6:30 p.m., Middlebury Union High School auditorium. New changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, are here. Find out what it means for your financial aid plans at this workshop, hosted by the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation.

Considering “Don Quixote” in Middlebury.

Wednesday, May 3, 7 p.m., Ilsley Public Library. Celebrated literary critic and author Ilan Stavans will consider the impact of the masterful Don Quixote in the 401st anniversary year of author Miguel de Cervantes’s death. His talk, “Don Quixote of La Mancha: The Novel That Invented Modernity,” is part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays lecture series and is free and open to the public.

LIVEMUSIC Starline Rhythm Boys in Middlebury. Friday, April 28, 6 p.m. Two Brothers Tavern.

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.

Red Tail Ring in Ripton. Saturday, May 6, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community Coffee House.

World movement

BEGINNING IN NEW Zealand on April 29, and traveling around the globe in one day, participants will practice Tai Chi and Qi Gong in their cities and towns at 10 a.m. as part of “One World-One Breath.” Locals can participate at the Middlebury Municipal Gym at 9:45 a.m.

See an extended calendar and a full listing of

O N G O I N G E V E NT S

on the Web at

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Bach Festival kicking off with ‘Art of the Fugue’ Since its inception in 1992, Acclaimed American ensemble the Brentano String Quartet has the Brentano String Quartet will appeared internationally to popular perform Friday at 8 p.m. in Robison Hall at Middlebury College’s and critical acclaim. The quartet has performed in the world’s most Mahaney Center for prestigious venues, the Arts as the opening including Carnegie Hall event of the seventh and Alice Tully Hall in annual Middlebury Bach New York; the Library of Festival. The concert will Congress in Washington; feature J. S. Bach’s “Art the Concertgebouw in of Fugue,” interspersed Amsterdam; and many with dramatic recordings

by Greg Pahl others. The Quartet of related texts by writers had its first European ranging from Lewis tour in 1997, and was Carroll to Carl Sagan.

Professor of Music Larry Hamberlin honored in the U.K. with the Royal will give a free pre-concert talk for Philharmonic Award for Most interested audience members at 7 Outstanding Debut. The London Independent raved, “…passionate, p.m. in Room 221. uninhibited and spellbinding.”

Additional Bach Festival performances will take place on Saturday and Sunday. Full information about the Festival is at go.middlebury.edu/bachfest.

Assigned seating tickets are $25 for the general public. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 443-MIDD (6433) or go to middlebury.edu/arts. The Mahaney Center is located on the campus of Middlebury College, at 72 Porter Field Road in Middlebury, just off Route 30 south/S. Main Street. Free parking is available curbside on Route 30 or in the Center for the Arts parking lot.

DANIKA & THE JEB LIVE AT BRANDON MUSIC She’s a songwriter who was almost a doctor. He’s a guitar aficionado who owns and operates his own guitar instruction company. Together they form the duo Danika Holmes and Jeb Hart, a soulful combination of acoustic Pop and Blues that hits the heart with their blended talents.

Hear them perform at Brandon Music on Saturday, at 7:30 p.m.

Holmes initially started as a solo artist, her songs playing on Sirius XM’s Coffee House station and on 150 radio stations nationwide.

Jeff Warner at The Walkover She believes a well written song Gallery In Bristol

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“Working” at Town Hall Theater can embody all emotions of human existence and articulates that beautifully with her slightly raspy yet gentle voice and truthful lyrics.

The multi-faceted Hart began playing music at the age of nine; shortly thereafter he began a 16-year career of guitar instruction, opening his own company Six Month Guitar.

Performing with various bands, ranging in genres from Blues to Rock, Country to Big Band, Hart found the partner he was looking for in Holmes.

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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.

“WORKING” IN MIDDLEBURY The Middlebury Community Players presents the musical “Working,” at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater. A celebration of the men and women who keep America

humming, the show runs for two weekends, Thursday through Sunday, opening This Thursday, April 27, and closing May 7. Show times are 8 p.m. for the Thursday through Saturday performances, and 2 p.m. on Sundays.

Based on Studs Terkel’s landmark book of compiled interviews with hundreds of American workers, “Working” uses their stories to weave a tapestry of hopes, fears, ideals, realities, satisfactions and disappointments. Song styles range from show tunes to ballads to downand-dirty Blues.

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(Continued from Page 10) maybe have never heard before, using dialog, song and dance to create a powerful and moving portrait of the country and time we live in.

Tickets are $15 for the Thursday shows, $23 for all other performances ($18 for students with ID), and can be purchased at the THT box office, 3829222, or online at townhalltheater. org. MCP musicals tend to sell out; advance ticket purchase suggested.

ASL interpretation will be provided at the April 30th show. More information about the production, as well as pictures and videoclips can be found at middleburycommunityplayers.org.

JEFF WARNER AT WALKOVER The Cabin Fever Series presents Jeff Warner in concert Saturday, at 8 p.m. at The Walkover Gallery and Concert Room, 15 Main Street in Bristol.

Warner is among the nation’s foremost performer/interpreters of traditional music. His songs from the lumber camps, fishing villages and mountain tops of America connect 21st century audiences with the everyday lives and artistry of 19th century Americans. “Providing more than just rich entertainment, Jeff will leave you with a deeper appreciation of the land you live in” (Caffé Lena, Saratoga, NY).

His songs, rich in local history and a sense of place, bring us the latest news from the distant past.

“Jeff is my nominee for the best folk singer in America. He has a

mischievous sense of humor, he plays most any instrument you can name, and his repertoire is encyclopedic, ranging from black Gospel to shanties to music hall. In a time when most folk singers rarely sing a folk song, Warner sings, almost entirely, old songs,” says Bob Bossin, Canada’s String Band founder, British Columbia.

Admission is $15 in advance and $20 day of show. For reservations call 453-3188 x 2.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY PERFORMANCE AT COLLEGE POOL The Dance Program at Middlebury College presents “Breathe,” a multimedia performance event in the college pool on Saturday and again on Sunday, at 8 p.m.

Artist in Residence Gabriel Forestieri, along with Loren Kyoshi Dempster (composer) and Adrian Jevicki (writer/visual artist), transform Middlebury’s natatorium with a contemporary water opera that combines song, movement, light, dance, water, music and text.

A live feed both underwater and on the deck displays to the board above the pool. A travelling choir mixes with a soundscape composed directly from the space itself, using contact microphones both out of and in the pool. The entire natatorium transforms into an interactive installation that plays on dimensions of air, water and light, blending these possibilities of sound, space and perspective.

(See Beat, Page 13)

ARIES: Mar 21-Apr 20.

You need to buckle down for the time being and get your health in check, Aries. Change your diet to one that includes more foods that supply a healthy boost of energy.

TAURUS: Apr 21May 21. Taurus, if you have been dissatisfied with some aspect of your career, now is the ideal opportunity to do something about it. Start testing the job market.

GEMINI: May 22-Jun 21. Gemini, the things you need to get done this week in order of priority so that you can get everything accomplished. Otherwise, you’ll just have ideas swimming in your head.

CANCER: Jun 22-Jul 22. Cancer, if you are in a relationship or just starting one, you may be in the mood for courting and seduction this week.

You’ll only need your natural charm to forge ahead.

LEO: Jul 23-Aug 23.

Leo, satisfaction will come from your interactions with others.

Take the initiative and propose a social event for your friends, particularly one that involves outdoor activities.

VIRGO: Aug 24Sept 22. It is up to you to motivate people and get them to have fun together, Virgo. Express your enthusiasm to friends or family members and others will quickly join in.

LIBRA: Sept 23-Oct 23. Tap into your artistic side, Libra. Even if you think there’s no art inside you, you’ll be surprised at what you find. This newfound creativity will pay dividends now and into the future.

SCORPIO: Oct 24Nov 22. Scorpio, address your anxiety by talking things over with a friend

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SAGITTARIUS: Nov 23-Dec 21 Sagittarius, you may feel more energetic this week than you have in recent weeks.

Use your motivation to check things off that lengthy to-do list or to look for new prospects.

CAPRICORN: Dec 22-Jan 20. Capricorn, getting your voice heard might be challenging in the days ahead. You just need to maintain a consistent voice, and others will eventually come around.

AQUARIUS: Jan 21Feb 18. Aquarius, take the necessary steps to start living a healthier lifestyle. Now is a good time to scale back on extravagance and make time for a healthy diet and exercise.

PISCES: Feb 19-Mar 20. The stars are trying to tell you to take care of yourself this week, Pisces. You need to rest, dream and take some time off.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS APRIL 23 Gigi Hadid, Model (22) APRIL 24 Kelly Clarkson, Singer (35) APRIL 25 Jason Lee, Actor (47) APRIL 26 Melania Trump, First Lady (47) APRIL 27 Patrick Stump, Singer (33) APRIL 28 Jessica Alba, Actress (36) APRIL 29 Jerry Seinfeld, Comic (63)

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Beat (Continued from Page 11) The cast is a mix of athletes, performers and professionals, contributing to an unconventional performance with many surprises.

Tickets are $12 for general admission. Call the college box office at 443-6433 or order online at middlebury.edu/arts/boxoffice.

INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES The 2016-2017 Hirschfield International Film Series continues on Saturday at Middlebury College with the 2015 Chinese film, “Mountains May Depart,” directed

by Zhangke Jia. China, 1999. — In Fenyang, childhood friends Liangzi, a coal miner, and Zhang, the owner of a gas station, are both in love with Tao, the town beauty. Tao eventually marries the wealthier Zhang and they have a son he names Dollar.

China 2014 — Tao is divorced and her son emigrates to Australia with his business magnate father.

Australia — 2025. 19-year-old Dollar no longer speaks Chinese and can barely communicate with his now bankrupt father. All that he remembers of his mother is her name….

The film, in Cantonese with English subtitles, will screen at 3 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.

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.

Then, on Friday, the tavern presents The Starline Rhythm Boys at 6 p.m. The Starline Rhythm Boys are the real deal. These cool cats play an authentic mix of rockabilly

Brentano String Quartet at Mahaney Center For The Arts, Middlebury and country that’ll make you feel like you’re in a Texas Juke Joint.

Two Brothers is thrilled to welcome them back for a special dinner-hour performance. Reservations and walk-ins welcome. There is a $3 cover charge. For more information, call Two Brothers at 388-0002.

LIVE MUSIC AT 51 MAIN There will be two live musical events this week at Middlebury’s 51 Main. At 7:30 p.m. on Friday, the Erin Cassels-Brown Trio take to the stage. Erin Cassels-Brown is a songwriter and musician from Burlington who has toured the East Coast and American south as a member of the honky-tonk outfit the North End Honeys and is a wellknown face in the Burlington scene as a solo act.

Then, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Root 7 will perform. Root 7 is a small, mixed ensemble a Capella group whose passion for music brings them together from across the Champlain Valley.

All ages, no cover. For additional information visit www.go51main. com or phone 388-8209.

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MONTPELIER — On April 8, more than 300 students from around the state gathered at Montpelier High School to participate in the state’s annual Vermont History Day. Students were tasked with researching and presenting a topic relating to this year’s theme, “Taking a Stand.”

Vergennes Union Middle School Students Adam Clark and Jarret Muzzy came in first place in the junior group exhibit category for their exhibit, “Lucy Terry Prince.” The two were also awarded the Deborah Pickman Clifford Vermont Women’s History Prize for an outstanding entry focusing on a Vermont woman.

Clark and Muzzy will represent Vermont at National History Day in Maryland on June 11-15.

Vergennes Union High School student Ian Gramling will also be representing Vermont at National History Day for his second place win in the senior individual exhibit category for his exhibit, “The Winter War: Finland defies the Soviet Juggernaut.”

Also taking home a prize were Ferrisburgh Central School students Sam Michaels and Henry Anderson, for their exhibit on Bernie Sanders.

Michaels and Anderson won the Vermont History Award for demonstrating outstanding use of primary sources.

Other local students competing at History Day were Vergennes Union Elementary School students Evan

ADAM CLARK AND JARRET MUZZY Rakowski, Carlyn Rapoport and Morgan Hurlburt, and VUMS student Ryley Olsen. These students all competed in the junior individual exhibit category and their topics were as follows: “Theodor Geisel’s Fight for the Environment and Against Nazis” by Evan Rakowski, “Benedict Spinoza: Crusader of Free Beliefs,” by Morgan Hurlburt,

“Helen Keller: Champion of the Disabled” by Carlyn Rapoport, and “Joan of Arc: Fighting the French,”

by Ryley Olsen. The adult advisors for the students included Rebecca Coffey, Melissa Muzzy, Josh Brooks and Kathy Douglas.

Vermont History Day is open to Vermont students in grades five (See VUMS, Page 15)

Many helped make ‘Carnevale Vergennes’ a success

It has been over a month since entertainment and dancing … all we’ve celebrated the 4th annual around the theme for the evening, Carnevale Vergennes, and though “The Circus of Life.” And there the numbers are not quite finalized, were games-a-plenty, just like at we are confident that we will hit a carnival, created by Vergennes another record amount for resident Dawn Wagner fundraising. Again this with prizes for participants year the event benefited generously donated by three area non-profits: the area merchants and others. of appreciation There was food too, providVergennes Opera House, the Vergennes Partnership ed by a wonderful collaboand the Boys & Girls Club ration between Bar Antiof Greater Vergennes. dote, 3 Squares Café, Park Squeeze In the first year, 2014, we raised a and the Black Sheep Bistro. little over $6,000, which was shared Close to 150 guests were in attenbetween two non-profits. In 2015 dance and when not watching the we more than doubled that with entertainment or dancing, they were over $12,000 raised. Last year, we busy bidding on silent auction items added a third beneficiary, the Boys in the form of “experiences” that & Girls Club of Greater Vergennes were donated by dozens of busiand we raised over $21,000! nesses and individuals. Donations This year, when all is said and included products, gift certificates, done, we estimate that Carnevale classes, dinners, cruises, weekend Vergennes will have raised just stays and so much more. Three about $24,000 for these three grand prizes were awarded during non-profits. Astounding! the evening and they included a What fun we had too! EntertainNewport, R.I., sailing trip, a Verment was expertly pulled together gennes experience package and a by musician, performer, actor and very special stay at a 5-star historic Charlotte resident Woody Keppel. hotel in Venice, Italy.

Members of the Bindlestiff Family Though it is difficult to thank evCirkus brought their A game and eryone and every business by name, musicians from throughout the we do want to give special thanks to area, including the Hokum Brothers our event sponsors. Their collective made for a full night of exceptional generosity set the foundation for

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us to build a spectacular evening.

Our event sponsors include: Jeff and Andrew Fritz, Connie and Bill Houston, Attorney Gary Lange, the Markowski Family, RPM: Restoration Performance Motorcars, Vergennes Animal Hospital, Timothy and Lizbeth Ryan, Amanda Bodell and Jeffry Glassberg, Everywear for Everybody, Jackman Fuels, Michael and Lynn Donnelly, WhistlePig Farm, Foote’s Insurance, Renny and Lynne Perry, Don and Julie Peddie, Garry Simpson Family, Abby and Robert Small, H.J. LeBoeuf & Sons Building & Contracting, Efficiency Vermont, Lauren Sivo Photography, and the stations of the Hall Communications Radio Group.

It takes a small city to do big things and it takes many hands working together to make an evening like Carnevale Vergennes such a success. Our organizations are eternally grateful for your support and we are all, once again, humbled by the generosity of the people in the greater Vergennes community.

Thank you, thank you one and all.

Jeff Fritz, President, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Vergennes Renny Perry, President, Vergennes Partnership Gerianne Smart, President, Vergennes Opera House

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On the day of the event, the students are interviewed by a panel of judges and their exhibits are scored based on a combination of the interview and how well their exhibit visually represented their research while addressing the year’s theme.

Students can also chose to enter a research paper, performance, documentary or website.

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Baseball wrap up

Mount Abe and OV win games on the road

MONDAY

ADDISON COUNTY — Middlebury and Otter Valley won high school softball games late last week, but postponements hit Mount Abraham and Vergennes.

Mount Abraham’s Thursday game at Rice was called off, as was the Commodores’ game that day at South Burlington. Information on the Commodores’ Saturday game at Randolph could not be obtained before Sunday’s deadline and will be included in Thursday’s edition.

(See Softball, Page 17)

ADDISON COUNTY — In high school baseball action late last week, Mount Abraham and Vergennes won on the road, but Otter Valley and Middlebury came up short.

The Eagles and Otters also squared off on Saturday morning in Brandon; see story on Page 16.

EAGLES The Eagles edged host Rice, 4-2, on Thursday as starting pitcher George Bailey surrendered two hits and two runs in 6 2/3 innings and Greg Ouellette came on to nail down the save. Wyatt Gendreau and Chris Wood poked two hits apiece as the Eagles moved to 2-0 heading into Saturday.

TIGERS On Thursday, visiting Champlain Valley topped MUHS, 8-2. Starting CVU pitcher Collin Vincent allowed one hit as CVU improved to 3-0. Brian Foote stroked two hits for MUHS, and Jordan Stearns (See Baseball, Page 17)

OVUHS sweeps boys’ lax games

Score BOARD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls Lacrosse 4/21 MUHS vs. Burlington......................15-1 Boys’ Lacrosse 4/19 OV vs. Randolph............................13-4 4/21 OV vs. Randolph............................13-3 Softball 4/20 VUHS at S. Burlington..........Postponed 4/20 OV vs. Leland & Gray.......................7-1 4/20 MUHS vs. CVU.................................9-2 4/20 Mt. Abe at Rice...........Postponed to 5/8 4/22 Brattleboro vs. OV..........................19-2 Baseball 4/20 VUHS at S. Burlington..........Postponed 4/20 CVU vs. MUHS.................................8-2 4/20 Mt. Abe vs. Rice................................4-2 4/20 Burr & Burton vs. OV........................7-0 4/22 VUHS vs. Randolph......................21-19 4/22 Mount Abe vs. OV...........................10-5 COLLEGE SPORTS Men’s Lacrosse 4/22 Colby vs. Midd..............................13-10 Women’s Lacrosse 4/22 Colby vs. Midd..................................9-6 Softball 4/21 Midd. vs. Wesleyan..........................7-1 4/23 Wesleyan vs. Midd. (1 of 2)..............5-4 4/23 Midd. vs. Wesleyan (2 of 2)..............5-1 Baseball 4/19 Midd. vs. St. Mike’s...........................8-1 4/22 Midd. vs. Wesleyan..........................3-2 4/22 Midd. vs. Wesleyan..........................7-3 4/23 Wesleyan at Midd. ...........................7-4

MUHS, OV softball teams claim victories

OTTER VALLEY CATCHER Daniel Allen, above. can’t stop Mount Abraham’s Chris Wood from scoring Saturday morning in Brandon. Below, Eagle senior Adam Whitcomb drives in a run with a hit during Saturday’s game. The Eagles won, 10-5.

Independent photos/Trent Campbell

Eagles soar over Otters, 10-5

By ANDY KIRKALDY BRANDON — In a duel between two Division II baseball teams off to good starts, visiting Mount Abraham took advantage of early Otter Valley miscues to take the lead and then broke the game open with some timely hitting to win, 10-5.

The result moved the Eagles, the defending D-II champions, to 3-0 — a better start than in 2016, when the team gelled only after opening 0-6.

Senior shortstop Chris Wood, who handled five chances cleanly, doubled and scored twice, and drove in two runs, said the Eagles did not have to wait this spring to become a true team — and play better.

“Everything is much more positive this year. We’re much more together, keeping each other up. We hold each other accountable,” Wood said. “That’s pretty much it. We’re

all just hitting the ball. That’s really helping us.”

Longtime Coach Jeff Stetson agreed.

“This year we came in with the expectation that we could be competitive in every game all year long.

And last year I don’t think until about game 7, 8 or 9 we didn’t feel like we were going to be competitive,” Stetson said. “This year’s group is positive. They pick each other up, and they come in expecting to play well.”

Despite watching his team fall to 2-2, Otter Coach Mike Howe sees positives, too. Before Saturday, OV opened with 7-1 and 12-1 wins over good competition before losing to D-I Burr & Burton on Thursday, 7-0, when the Bulldogs scored five in the seventh.

Howe said his Otters would learn

from their mistakes on Saturday, (See Eagles vs. Otters, Page 18)

BRANDON — The Otter Valley Union High School boys’ lacrosse team swept two games from Division III foe Randolph last week and in the process moved to 2-1 on the young season.

On Wednesday, senior middie Tyson Cram tossed in seven goals as the Otters won at Randolph, 13-4. Collin Parker and Noah Smith added two goals apiece, Ethan Sulik-Doty and Justin Tremblay each scored once, and Hayden Gallo chipped in two assists.

Coach Jesse Milliman said defenders Tyler Peterson, Timothy Kittler and Kameron Strickland all played well in front of goalie Alec Stevens, who stopped five shots.

On Friday, Cram (six goals), Gallo (four goals, two assists) and Stevens (14 saves) led the way as the Otters defeated the Ghosts in Brandon, 14-3.

Sulik-Doty added a pair of scores for the Otters, and Cody O’Connell and Noah Smith tacked on a goal apiece.

Addison Independent, Monday, April 24, 2017 — PAGE 17

Tiger girls’ lax takes Burlington to school, wins 15-1

By ANDY KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY — Friday’s high school girls’ lacrosse game pitted host Middlebury, a 6-0 team that reached the Division I final a year ago and has championship hopes this spring, against 0-4 Burlington, which won the title in 2015 but is now in full rebuilding mode.

It showed.

The Tigers scored twice in the first 1:08 and three times in the first 4:41, controlled 14 of 18 draws, and used their speed and hustle to earn a 56-15 edge in ground balls as they coasted to a 15-1 victory.

Yes, said senior captain Riley Fenster — part of a defense that held the Seahorses to four shots on junior goalie Raven Payne, who stopped three of them — things are going well.

“We’re having a great season so far,” Fenster said. “Everyone’s working really well together and connecting on passes and scooping ground balls.”

That doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement, said Coach Kelley Higgins. At times the offense stagnated, particularly when the Tigers settled the ball: After taking a 6-1 lead in the first 14 minutes, they went scoreless in the next 10.

Credit goes to a strong game from BHS goalie Kaleigh Vachereau, who excelled at blocking low shots with her feet and made 15 saves, but Higgins said the Tigers could have made sharper passes and taken better care of the ball.

“What do we need to do to get better? We need to move the ball on offense,” she said.

But Higgins said the Tigers also have shown the willingness to focus on their weaknesses, and she is confident they will do what is necessary to play crisper offense.

“After every game we have made a comment or two about what we can work on, what do we still need to get better at doing,” she said.

“And so each week, each practice between these seven games there’s been something that we’ve been focusing on. For this particular game it was our transition and cutting when we don’t have the ball. And I saw them do that today.”

Sophomore attacker Ada Anderson helped the Tigers start quickly, assisting the first of junior middie Satchel McLaughlin’s three goals 33 seconds into the game. After junior middie Isabel Rosenberg made it 2-0 with a free position, Anderson fed freshman attacker Kate Donahue to make it 3-0 at 20:17.

Seahorse senior middie Reeve Flynn powered in to make it 3-1 at 17:08, but McLaughlin sandwiched two unassisted goals around one by

Softball (Continued from Page 16) OTTERS On Thursday, the Otters opened their season with a 7-1 win at Leland & Gray (1-2). Courtney Bushey earned the complete-game win, allowing eight hits. Katie Coolidge doubled twice and singled, and Gabby Poalino and Meghan Hallett each doubled, singled and drove in a run for OV. On Saturday, host Brattleboro topped the Otters, 19-2, pounding out 17 hits off losing pitcher Courtney Bushey. Gabby Poalino had two of the three OV hits, a two-run first-inning homer and a single, and Shayla Phillips also singled. Two Colonel pitchers combined on the five-inning three-hitter.

TIGERS On Thursday, the Tigers topped visiting Champlain Valley, 9-2, as Payton Buxton tossed a complete-game three-hitter, struck out eight, and homered and singled. Lily Smith and Darcy Staats both doubled and singled to help the Tigers improve to 2-1.

Baseball (Continued from Page 16) took the pitching loss as MUHS dropped to 0-3.

OTTERS On Thursday, visiting Burr & Burton scored five times with two out in the top of the seventh to break open a 2-0 game and defeat OV, 7-0. Derek Aines took the pitching loss, and Reilly Shannon had two hits for the Otters, who fell to 2-1.

COMMODORES The Commodores’ Thursday game at South Burlington was postponed.

On Saturday, the Commodores (1-1) outslugged host Ran- BASEBALL dolph, 2119. Casey Kimball (five hits, four runs, three RBIs), Jeffrey Stearns (two hits, two runs, four RBIs), Cooper O’Brien (two runs, three RBIs), Devon Kimball (two runs, two RBIs), Aidan Gardner (three runs, two RBIs), and Thomas Richards (two hits, two runs, two RBIs) did the most damage for VUHS in a 16-hit attack.

Jacob Gonyeau allowed six earned runs in 3.2 innings in relief of starter Hunter O’Connor, but earned the win, and Will Wormer allowed one run in two innings for a save.

Wrap-Up

TIGER JUNIOR SATCHEL McLaughlin scores one of her three goals against Burlington Friday afternoon.

McLaughlin also had two assists in Middlebury’s 15-1 win.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

sophomore midfielder Emily Laframboise, and it was 6-1 at 11:02.

Vachereau held the fort for the next 10 minutes even though the ball rarely left the BHS end. Payne stopped BHS attacker Makayla Lessor’s free position to stop the only threat allowed

by Tiger defenders Fenster, juniors Keagan Dunbar, O l i v i a B e a u champ, Ciara Eagan and Abby Gleason, and sophomore Lacey Greenamyre, all of whom saw time.

Finally, senior attacker Mikayla Foster broke the goal drought at 2:02 with a Laframboise feed, and

it was 7-1 at the half.

Payne stopped the only shot she saw after the break, and the goals flowed. Fenster and Dunbar each went coast-to-coast as the defenders got in on the action, and when the dust settled Robinson joined McLaughlin (two assists) with three goals, Donahue and Laframboise each finished with two goals, and junior attacker Ella Nagy-Benson tacked on a score. Rosenberg and McLaughlin each scooped 10 ground balls, and Fenster, Donahue and Robinson nabbed five apiece.

Payne and the Tigers have allowed 33 goals in seven games, and only Burr & Burton, in their road opener, has scored more than six. Higgins said the defense has played well.

“They are communicating, and they have quick feet, and that’s helping,” she said.

Higgins also cited speed and attitude as pluses.

“We have a really athletic bunch,” Higgins said. “And they are starting to have chemistry on the field.”

Fenster said she was excited to see how the season plays out, in part because of that chemistry.

“We’ve been playing together a long time, a lot of us have. Everybody on the team loves everybody on the team. We’re just a really tight team,” she said. “We like each other as people, which helps us play well on the field together.”

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Eagles vs. Otters (Continued from Page 16) when three second-inning miscues led to three Eagle runs. Pitcher Josh Beayon also threw well, striking out seven and allowing four hits in four innings, but had trouble at times finding the strike zone and walked four.

“Physically we didn’t play bad, just a few mental mistakes. We’ve got to get ahead of hitters, and we ran ourselves out of a couple innings with baserunning mistakes,” Howe said. “But overall we played OK. There are just a few things we’ve got to fix.”

He credited the Eagles, and said games like those late last week would help the Otters improve.

“They always swing a good bat. They always put pressure on, and they always move around the bases,” Howe said.

“They’ve always played the game the right way, and it’s good to face these kinds of teams. Especially when June comes around, we’ll be ready. We’ll be prepared. We’ll be a better team.”

The Otters took a 1-0 lead off Eagle starter Dustin Whitcomb in the first.

Payson Williams doubled, moved to third on Beayon’s deep fly ball, and scored on a wild pitch.

Then came the second inning. Eagle left fielder Zach Hines reached on an infield bobble, and Whitcomb bunted him to second. Eagle catcher Eli Rickner was awarded first when OV catcher Daniel Allen’s glove touched his bat during a swing.

Eagle first baseman Coleman Russell laced an RBI single to score Hines.

Rickner and Coleman moved to second and third on a throwing error, and Rickner scored when OV botched a rundown on a failed squeeze bunt. Right fielder Adam Whitcomb then singled in Russell to make it 3-1.

OV cut it to 3-2 in the bottom of the inning. First baseman Derek Aines singled, stole second and third, and scored on third baseman Dom McCullough’s single. But then McCullough, stealing second on the play, was doubled off first by Adam Whitcomb when second baseman Colby McKay lined to right.

Mount Abe added a run in the third on a two-out walk to Dustin Whitcomb and a Rickner double. In the fifth DH George Bailey walked, Wood doubled and both scored on a two-out infield error, and it was 6-2.

In the fifth, the Eagles scored four earned runs off reliever Kollin Bissette. He Dustin Whitcomb and hit Rickner to open the frame. Russell singled in Whitcomb, and a Keion Correll single loaded the bases. Bailey plated a run with a fielder’s choice, and Wood doubled in Russell and Bailey to make it 10-2.

Eagle third baseman Jon Jennings made a fine stab of a grounder to end the OV fifth with a runner on, a play that loomed larger when the Otters got to Whitcomb in the sixth.

Williams singled to lead off, and move to third on a Beayon hit. Aines reached on a fielder’s choice that erased Beayon, and McCullough and McKay singled home runs. Patrick McKeighan singled to load the bases, and Whitcomb walked Nate Hudson to force home a run to make it 10-5. A fly ball ended the rally.

Hudson had relieved Bissette with the bases loaded in the sixth and induced a double-play ball to McKeighan to kill the threat, and he tossed a scoreless seventh — with help from two outstanding plays from McKay at second base.

Adam Whitcomb nailed down the win for the Eagles with a hitless seventh.

OTTER SOPHOMORE JOSH Beayon can’t control the ball during a rundown and Eagle junior Eli Rickner scores from third during Saturday’s game in Brandon.

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The Eagles are excited about the start, but know Division I Metro Conference scheduling challenges await.

“We are keeping a level head.

But so far we’re doing pretty well,” Wood said. “I don’t know how good we can be, but we’re off to a pretty good start and

MCTV SCHEDULE Channels 15 & 16 MCTV Channel 15 Tuesday, April 25 6 a.m. Public Affairs 9:30 a.m. Betty Nuovo 10 a.m. Selectboard, Legislative Breakfast 4 p.m. Congregational Church Service 5:30 p.m. Betty Nuovo 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 7 p.m. Selectboard, (LIVE) 10 p.m. Development Review Board (DRB) Wednesday, April 26 6 a.m. Legislative Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 9 a.m. Eckankar 9:30 a.m. Lifelines 10 a.m. Selectboard, DRB 4:30 p.m. Legislative Breakfast 6:15 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Betty Nuovo 7 p.m. Selectboard, Legislative Breakfast Thursday, April 27 5 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 8 a.m. Congregational Church Service 10 a.m. Legislative Breakfast 11:30 a.m. Betty Nuovo 12 p.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 5:30 p.m. Betty Nuovo 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Lifelines 7 p.m. DRB, Public Affairs from VMX Friday, April 28 5:30 a.m. Betty Nuovo 6:00 a.m. Development Review Board (DRB) 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 5:30 p.m. Eckankar 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Legislative Breakfast

8 p.m. Betty Nuovo 8:30 p.m. Public Affairs from VMX 10:30 p.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs Saturday, April 29 5 a.m. DRB, Public Affairs 9:30 a.m. Eckankar 10 a.m. Selectboard, Legislative Breakfast 4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 5:30 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6 p.m. Betty Nuovo 6:30 p.m. Public Affairs from VMX Sunday, April 30 7 a.m. Las Promesas De Dios 7:30 a.m. Legislative Breakfast 8:45 a.m. Community Bulletin Board 9 a.m. Catholic Mass 9:30 a.m. Public Affairs 11 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 12:30 p.m. Selectboard 3:30 p.m. Betty Nuovo 4 p.m. Congregational Church Service 6:45 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 7 p.m. Catholic Mass 7:30 p.m. Eckankar 8 p.m. Betty Nuovo 8:30 p.m. Las Promesas De Dios Monday, May 1 9:30 a.m. Las Promesas De Dios 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 6:15 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Legislative Breakfast 8 p.m. Lifelines 8:30 p.m. Public Affairs from VMX MCTV Channel 16 Tuesday, April 25 5:30 a.m. Hannaford Career Center (HCC) 10:30 a.m. Chronique Francophone 11:04 a.m. Yoga – Mindfulness & Wellness

we’re just going to try to keep rolling with the momentum.”

Stetson believes his team has the right amount of confidence and perspective.

“We have to just realize we have to work hard and practice hard every day and keep that going,” Stetson said. “A 3-0 start is

great, but we’ve got Burlington.

St. Albans and Essex next week.”

Howe is pleased with his team’s spirit despite Saturday’s mistakes.

“The guys, they battle,” Howe said. “It’s just once you make too many compounded errors, it’s tough to fight back.”

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11:30 a.m. Yoga Sequence (9/2013) 11:50 a.m. The Story Matters 1 p.m. HCC & ACSD Board Meetings 3:30 p.m. Project independence 5 p.m. The Story Matters 6 p.m. TBD Wednesday, April 26 5 a.m. Otter Creek Audubon Society (OCAS) 7:10 a.m. Yoga Sequence 7:30 a.m. Yoga – Mindfulness and Wellness 7:50 a.m. HCC & ACSD Board Meetings 12 p.m. Chronique Francophone 12:30 p.m. First Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Chronique Francophone 6 p.m. Romeo & Juliet 7 p.m. Green Mountain Club Thru Hiker Panel Thursday, April 27 5 a.m. What is Happening to Our Native Pollinators?

6:40 a.m. Yoga - Mindfulness & Wellness 7 a.m. Chronique Francophone 7:30 a.m. Yoga Sequence 8 a.m. First Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Project independence 6 p.m. First Wednesday 8 p.m. Festival on the Green 9:30 p.m. Green Mountain Club Thru Hiker Panel Friday, April 28 6:02 a.m. Yoga Sequence 6:30 a.m. Yoga - Mindfulness & Wellness 8 a.m. Chronique Francophone 8:30 a.m. Vermont State Board of Education 5:30 p.m. Yoga – Mindfulness & Wellness 8 p.m. Chronique Francophone 8:30 p.m. What is Happening to Our Native Pollinators?

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11:04 a.m. Yoga – Mindfulness & Wellness 11:30 a.m. Yoga Sequence 11:50 a.m. The Story Matters 12:30 p.m. HCC, ACSD Board Meetings 4 p.m. Green Mountain Club Thru Hiker Panel 6 p.m. Chronique Francophone 6:30 p.m. First Wednesday 9 p.m. The Story Matters 9:30 p.m. First Wednesday Sunday, April 30 6:50 a.m. Yoga – Mindfulness & Wellness 7:07 a.m. Yoga Sequence 7:30 a.m. Chronique Francophone 8 a.m. Vermont Media Exchange 3 p.m. Project Independence 5:30 p.m. Chronique Francophone 6 p.m. First Wednesday 8 p.m. Festival on the Green Monday, May 1 5:30 a.m. What is Happening to Our Native Pollinators?

7:05 a.m. Otter Creek Audubon Society 9 a.m. Chronique Francophone 9:30 a.m. Yoga – Mindfulness & Wellness 9:50 a.m. Tiger TV 10 a.m. The Story Matters 10:35 a.m. Project Independence 12 p.m. Vermont State Board of Education 5 p.m. Hannaford Career Center 5:45 p.m. ACSD Board Meeting 6:55 p.m. Tiger TV 7 p.m. The Story Matters 7:35 p.m. Romeo & Juliet 8:21 What is Happening to Our Native Pollinators?

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Mt. Abe renovations (Continued from Page 1) which 86 percent of the faculty ranked as a high priority. The need for better ventilation, cooling and heating were also high priorities.

Faculty ranked the following as high priorities: • Improve natural light, 86 percent • Make the front entrance more welcoming, including front office, 62.8 percent • Remove tandem rooms, 55.7 percent • Move tech ed rooms, 47.8 percent • Renovate locker rooms, 44 percent • Add a new gym, 40 percent • Move library to the front of the building and/or significantly renovate the library, 32.4 percent • Renovate auditorium, 29.6 percent Committee member Troy Paradee noted that the top priority — better light and better air — are the same as when school renovations were considered in 2014. Paradee is the only committee member who served on the previous committee, which recommended the $32 million renovation package that voters rejected in 2014. Paradee is a Bristol resident who also teaches at Champlain Valley Union High School.

Committee member Bob Patterson of Lincoln questioned whether teachers were aware of different renovation needs throughout the building and whether teachers might only advocate for improvements that

Ways to learn about and get involved with the Mount Abe Renovation Committee

• Attend a meeting. Renovation Committee meetings are scheduled for May 2, May 15 and May 30 at 6 p.m. at Mount Abe in the small cafeteria. Each meeting includes open time for public comments.

• Read the minutes. Committee minutes and agendas can be found on online at www.anesu.org.

• Follow the committee on its Facebook page: tinyurl.com/mc22mkf.

• Take the tour. A link to the NEAT-TV tour of Mount Abe is on the committee’s Facebook page.

• Learn about the previous study and proposals. Watch a video of Lee Dore’s presentation online at tinyurl.com/lkq9cgn; see a pdf of Dore’s presentation on the Facebook page. The RevUp Project website from the previous committee is online at mtabebondproject. weebly.com. The committee is still deciding whether to add to that website or create a new one.

— Gaen Murphree

affected their own teaching areas.

Barewicz countered that it was important to value the faculty priorities as presented.

“Our process can’t be to invalidate what teachers have told us,” Barewicz said.

Committee members agreed that it was important throughout the process to solicit feedback from faculty, students and the community.

At last Monday’s meeting, the committee also roughed out overarching goals for its work. These included: • Addressing deferred maintenance • Prioritizing access and functionality over aesthetics • Creating flexibility to

accommodate future needs • Identifying under-utilized spaces • Being fiscally responsible to the community • Accomplishing all of this in a transparent manner “The goal of this renovation is to directly improve the teaching and learning of Mount Abraham by honoring the financial investment to match the diverse needs of an educated community as identified by faculty, students and community members,” Barewicz said.

The committee decided to give itself until its next meeting, set for May 2, to reflect on those proposed goals and finalize or amend them.

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non-voting members serve on the a parent and a community member committee. who was on the original committee Chair Kris Pearsall of Bristol and so he brings a huge sense of history committee member Otto Funke with him. of Monkton are both serve on the “We’ve been really fortunate that ANeSU and Mount Abe boards. we have the community members Two voting (Dustin Corrigan, PE that we do and that so many stepped and health, and Devin Wendel, up to take part in this work,” Pearsall athletic and activities director) and said. two nonvoting (teachers Matt Brown The committee devoted its first and Chris Nezin) members represent meeting to a tour of the Mount Mount Abe faculty.

Abe building led by Harwood and Voting members drawn from the Kenyon. The tour took in the whole community are: school, checking out the cafeterias, • Troy Paradee, Bristol. custodial space, gym, pool, wood and • Bob Patterson, metal shops, science Lincoln. facilities, music room, • Denise Dalton, “We’ve been library, wrestling room, really fortunate locker rooms, middle Monkton.

• Tom Adams, that we have school wing and other Dennis Casey, Brad the community spaces.

Johnson and Dan The tour “opened members that Nugent of Starksboro. their eyes to the needs Nonvoting members we do and of the facility,” said are Superintendent that so many Pearsall.

Reen, Principal The committee had stepped up to Barewicz, Facilities the tour filmed by Director Alden take part in NEAT-TV, and has Harwood and Mount this work.” posted the tour on its Abe Facilities Manager — Chair Facebook page: tinyurl.

Mike Kenyon.

Kris Pearsall com/mc22mkf.

Pearsall said that The next two the make up of the meetings were spent committee brought in differing first preparing for and then listening kinds of expertise relevant to the to Burlington architect Lee Dore, renovation. who brought the 2017 committee up “We’ve got Tom with his electrical to speed on the work that lead to the background and knowledge of the 2014 renovation proposal. Dore’s building. We have Bob with his firm won a competitive process knowledge of fire and safety code and involving 13 firms to act as the AD requirements. We’ve got Troy, designer/consultant on the previous who’s not only an educator he’s also renovation proposal.

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PETS IN NEED HOMEWARD BOUND

Addison County’s Humane Society Eema & Coona 7 years old, Alaskan Malamutes, female & male. This sweet, affectionate brother-sister duo were purchased from a breeder as puppies and grew up alongside their human sister in a loving home. They need a guardian who is experienced with their breed, who will work with them on basic training, and who can provide a “job” for them to do for their physical and mental wellbeing. This is a 3rd party adoption; the dogs are NOT at the shelter. Inquiries by email ONLY: mshubert@homewardboundanimals.org.

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Pumpkin 10 years, Shepherd mix, spayed female. Pumpkin is a sweet, affectionate older gal who is looking for a home where she can be the only pet. She can be protective of her person and space and can be reactive to new people.

Basically she is just scared and behaves in a way to encourage those strangers to go away.

To help her be successful in her new home, a sponsor has generously donated several hours with a professional trainer to work with her new guardian(s). In order to make a successful match for Pumpkin we are requiring that she be adopted into an adult only home. The ideal home for Pumpkin would be with an experienced dog owner in a settled household where there aren’t a lot of guests coming and going. Pumpkin is a loving, playful dog looking for the right person to give her the chance she deserves!

Poppy 4 years, Boerboel, spayed female.

Poppy is a sweet gal who traveled to Homeward Bound all the way from NYC. She walks very well on a leash and loves, loves, loves attention! Poppy would do very well in a home where she can lounge by her human’s feet after a long walk or snuggle on the couch to watch a movie - she’ll even let you choose what to watch if you promise plenty of head scratches. Poppy doesn’t have much of a tail but that doesn’t prevent her from wagging away when people enter the room! We require that Poppy be adopted into a pet-free, 13+ home. Will you be the lucky one to take this happy gal home?

Otto 1 year, shorthaired orange tiger, neutered male. This former barn cat was brought in to be neutered as part of our Trap/Neuter/Release Clinic. He turned out to be such a good guy that we decided to keep him and adopt him out to a good home! Otto has such a cool face and a cool personality to match it! He doesn’t like to be picked up but he does really like attention, is very friendly, loves to play (especially with little balls and feathers on sticks) and is pretty outgoing. Otto has quickly demonstrated that he is ready and willing to be a part of a family who will allow him to properly live the life of a cat, with plenty of love and affection!

Lilly is a three-year-old Van 1.5 years, shorthaired black & white, neutered male. Van traveled a couple hours south with some of his friends (in a van, ironically) from Franklin County Humane Society to take up residence with us until the day he meets his fur-ever family. Van is super sweet, friendly, and mellow, and loves to receive attention! Van lives in a community cat room at the shelter and while he usually sticks to himself, he does do well with the other cats in the room. Van is a handsome fellow you just have to meet in person!

Shiva 7 years, shorthair tiger, spayed female.

Shiva is a sweet, playful, independent gal. She gets along cats that are mellow and respectful, but would prefer a home without the stress of dogs. Shiva doesn’t care for being restrained in tight cuddles, but she loves to sit on your lap or next to you on the couch being petted! She would love a settled home where she can get lots of attention and exercise. This sweet girl has been waiting a long time for a furr-ever home, won’t you make her part of your family?

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Tip of the Week With the lovely change in season, our thoughts turn to spring cleaning, outdoor work and home improvement projects. In connection with these things, there are certain hazards that may present themselves to our pets. We need to be aware of them.

Leftovers from Easter, such as lilies, chocolate bunnies and other chocolate delights can be toxic to dogs and cats. Keep them out of pets’ reach. Kittens in particular like to chew on the plastic grass that we put in Easter baskets. This can lead to an obstructed digestive tract, severe vomiting and dehydration.

Spring cleaning, home improvement projects and gardening also beckon at this time of year.

Cleaning products and chemicals, paints, mineral spirits and solvents, fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides can all be toxic to our pets.

Even products containing all natural ingredients contain chemicals that may be harmful to pets. Be sure to read and follow directions on all product labels for proper use and storage.

Also, be aware of physical hazards, including nails, staples, insulation, blades and power tools used in home repair projects. It may be wise to confine your dog or cat to a designated space while working on these projects. And if you suspect that your pet has been in contact with or ingested a potentially poisonous substance, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) immediately at (888) 426-4435. The APCC is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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Many of us will be opening our windows for the first time since winter. We need to remember that curious, fresh-air loving pets may

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Students of the Week from area High Schools Middlebury Union High School

Vergennes Union High School

Middlebury Union High School will certainly miss Riley Fenster when she graduates in June. Riley is the daughter of Katree and David Fenster of Middlebury and is our student of the week. Riley is headed to the University of Virginia at Wise in the fall, where she will play lacrosse.

Riley is a three-sport athlete for the Tigers. She can be found in goal on the girl’s soccer team in the fall, on the basketball court in the winter, and on the lacrosse field in the spring. Her talents on the lacrosse field captured the attention of the coach of the University of Virginia at Wise. The university actively recruited Riley. She signed with them early last fall. She looks forward to playing for the Cavaliers.

Riley’s plan is to pursue a major in Special Education. She hopes to work one day with young children with a focus on special needs and social skills. This interest was sparked by her summer employment at Camp Silver Towers in Ripton, where she has worked for the past five years. Riley has held Riley Fenster a variety of positions at Silver Towers, from working in the MUHS kitchen to leading activities in crafts, music, taking groups on outdoor adventures and playing soccer. She loves working with the campers at Silver Towers, who range in age from 6-75, and each of whom have some type of physical or mental disability.

In addition to her work at Silver Towers, Riley spends her summers playing in a lacrosse league.

As a student Riley has pursued a challenging curriculum at MUHS and reports that her favorite subjects are those where she can participate in hands on activities. She has loved her science classes, especially Biology and Advanced Human Biology. Riley is a peer leader at the high school and enjoys interacting with the 9th graders. She plays baritone saxophone in the school band and loved the recent trip to New York City, where the band participated in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, marching up Fifth Avenue. She also volunteers in the school’s Diversified Occupations classes and assists students with typing and visual aids.

Riley is a well rounded student and one who brightens up every room she enters. We know that she has a great future ahead of her and look forward to following her career path!

Vergennes Union High School is pleased to recognize Alyson Gebo as its Student of the Week. Aly lives in Vergennes with her dad and mom, Chris and Cindy Gebo.

Aly has a brother, Zachary, who is a sophomore at Castleton State University.

Aly has been on the honor roll all four years at VUHS. She has received the morning meeting 5 Guideline Award twice — her freshman and sophomore years. Aly was also a recipient of the Excellence in English Award her sophomore year. She has challenged herself by taking AP Literature and Composition in her junior year, and she is currently taking AP Language and Compositions, Humanities, and Statistics.

Aly has played both basketball and softball throughout high school. Aly has also played AAU basketball. She was class treasurer her freshman year. She was part of the student council from freshman year through junior year. Aly has helped plan many events for her class and the school, such as Peace Alyson Gebo One Day, Prom, Winterball and Project Graduation. She also VUHS participated in the German Exchange last year. Currently, Aly is the head of the Senior Walk-a-thon Committee.

Aly says this about her high school career: “I have learned that it is much more important to be who you are and not who people want you to be. I want to advise future seniors that the year goes by incredibly fast and remember to work hard in your classes but have as much fun as you can.”

Karl Steen, an English teacher at VUHS, says Aly has impressed him: “Alyson Gebo harbors the characteristics of success: She is persistent, optimistic, talented, and smart. Never daunted by challenge, Alyson lives up to our high expectations, and she is clearly deserving of Student of the Week. Thanks for representing, Alyson, and for the role you play as a student leader here at VUHS. Congratulations.”

Following graduation from VUHS, Aly plans to attend the University of Vermont and study sociology with a double minor in psychology and statistics.

The faculty, staff and students of VUHS wish Aly the very best in the future.

Middlebury Students of the Week receive a free pizza from Green Peppers.

Vergennes Students of the Week receive a free sandwich and drink from 3 SQUARES.

Students of the week from all area high schools will receive a gift certificate from Vermont Book Shop.

Students of the Week are chosen by school teachers and administration.

We’re proud to support all area students and want to say “Thanks” to those who volunteer with us!

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MONKTON — The Russell Memorial Library is hosting two great upcoming events. On Friday, April 28, the library will have an ‘engineering challenge’ program from 10 a.m. to noon. You can come and build a paper table. This table will only measure 10 inches high, but will be strong enough to hold a BIG dictionary! Come and learn how to do it. This will be a fun activity for a few hours during vacation week. All are welcome.

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On Saturday, May 6, the library is hosting an Open House from 10 a.m. to noon for all of the Monkton Community. Come and visit the library to view their upgrades and newly decorated space. There will be children’s activities and refreshments. All children attending will receive a free gift book. Watch for more news on this exciting event. It will be a special day for all. For more information on these events or to inquire about library hours, call 453-4471.

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(Continued from Page 1) “It’s difficult to make changes This news triggered a conversation at the top of an organization,” among board members on how Larocque said. to best fill the top post at the Two of the three applicants school, which serves students in were quickly disqualified because the combined 17 communities they didn’t have what Larocque that make up the Addison Central, termed “an immediate pathway to Addison Northeast and Addison licensure.”

Northwest school districts.

The third candidate showed “We want to make sure we get promise but ultimately withdrew it right, that we bring in the right from consideration, according to person,” said Jason Larocque.

Larocque, chairman “We want to Career center of the career center officials believe it is school board. “If make sure we too late at this point done right, the new get it right, that to keep recruiting leader will set the we bring in the for Coale’s fullcourse for the career time replacement. right person. If center for the next 15 The PHCC needs done right, the years.” a new leader in So the board new leader will place by July 1. So established a set the course for the board is now 1 3 - m e m b e r seeking a seasoned screening committee the career center administrator to lead to solicit and for the next 15 the career center for vet applicants years.” one or two years for the PHCC — Jason Larocque while officials res u p e r i n t e n d e n c y. boot the search for a The panel included permanent director. teachers, students, faculty, staff and Officials said the search for community members, who worked an interim will include a lot of with a consultant Bob Stevens networking with available folks of the Vermont School Boards who appear to be a good stopgap fit Association. for the career center job.

Early this year, the committee Finding an interim can be more advertised the job, bot only three challenging than attracting a candidates responded. permanent replacement, Larocque “It just didn’t materialize,” noted.

Larocque said of a more “Most of us want a full-time, competitive pool of candidates. permanent position of continuity in He acknowledged more people our own lives,” Larocque said. might have applied had recruitment It’s for that reason that started in November, but the search many interim leaders turn out process had not advanced enough to be recently retired school to make that happen. administrators willing to take

another brief swing at full-time employment.

Larocque believes the board would also consider drawing its interim leader from the current roster of PHCC employees.

“The board is very open to many different options,” he said. “We haven’t ruled anything out.”

Larocque believes the right

person could become much more than a placeholder for the eventual permanent replacement.

“I’m optimistic we’ll be able to find an interim to work with our schedule and who will be able to move the career center forward,” Larocque said.

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MIDDLEBURY — In conjunction with the Middlebury College Museum of Art’s exhibition “American Faces: A Cultural History of Portraiture and Identity,” evolutionary psychologist Nancy Etcoff will present “Beauty and Self-Image,” on Thursday, April 27, at the Museum. Etcoff, author of “Survival of the Prettiest,” will shed light on a range of behaviors to which human beings are often somewhat surreptitiously committed: devouring fashion magazines, checking one’s image in a mirror, or gazing longingly at objects of desire.

All of these impulses, she has discovered, are rooted in human biology. “To tell people not to take pleasure in beauty is like telling them to stop enjoying food or sex or novelty or love.”

Etcoff is on the faculty of the Harvard Medical School and directs the Program in Aesthetics and Well-Being at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

She did postdoctoral work in cognitive neuroscience at M.I.T. and is a faculty member at Harvard Medical School. She has won several awards for her research on sex differences and the brain.

After Etcoff’s talk the Museum will be open until 6:30 p.m. for viewers to visit the exhibition.

SURVIVAL OF THE prettiest — Nancy Etcoff will speak about beauty and self-image on April 27 at the Middlebury College Museum of Art.

ADDISON COUNTY — Mary professionals in the U.S., including Johnson Children’s Center’s School hundreds in Addison County.

Age Programs are joining with the An estimated 10.2 million children National AfterSchool Association in the United States participate in (NAA) to celebrate the professionals afterschool programs each year. Today, that are at the heart of afterschool afterschool programs may provide programs. Together quality childcare, they are recognizing “We believe and are value-added “ A f t e r s c h o o l afterschool — they enhance Professionals and emotional professionals make social Appreciation Week” learning, health and a difference in the on April 24-28. wellness, education in “We believe life of a child. We science/technology/ a f t e r s c h o o l encourage everyone engineering/math, professionals make a to join us this literacy, the arts and difference in the life week in thanking more. With these of a child,” said Anne increased offerings Gleason, school age the afterschool comes increased programs coordinator professionals in responsibility on the at Mary Johnson. “We their lives.” estimated 850,000 of encourage everyone — Anne Gleason professionals who are to join us this week in making a difference in thanking the afterschool professionals the lives of our children. in their lives.”

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AL‑ANON: FOR FAMILIES and friends affected by some‑ one’s drinking. Members share experience, strength and hope to solve common problems. Newcomers wel‑ come. Confidential. St. Ste‑ phen’s Church (use front side door and go to basement) in Middlebury, Sunday nights 7:15‑8:15 pm.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS FRIDAY: Discussion Meeting Noon‑1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS SUNDAY: 12 Step Meeting 9:00‑10:00 AM held at the Middlebury United Method‑ ist Church on N. Pleasant Street. Came to Believe Meeting 1:00‑2:00 PM held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS WEDNESDAY: Big Book Meeting 7:15‑8:15 AM is held at the Middlebury United Methodist Church on N. Pleas‑ ant Street. Discussion Meeting Noon‑1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS RIPTON MEETINGS: Mon‑ day, As Bill Sees It Meeting 7:15‑8:15 AM. Thursday, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions Meet‑ ing 7:15‑8:15 AM. Both held at Ripton Firehouse, Dugway Rd.

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

Public Meetings ADULT ALL‑ RECOVERY Group Meeting for anyone over 18 who is struggling with addiction disorders. Wednes‑ days, 3‑4 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (54 Creek Rd). A great place to meet with your peers who are in recovery.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS BRANDON MEETINGS: Monday, Discussion Meeting 7:30‑8:30 PM. Wednesday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00‑8:00 PM. Friday, Big Book Step Meeting 7:00‑8:00 PM. All held at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rte 7 South.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS BRISTOL MEETINGS: Sun‑ day, Discussion Meeting 4:00‑5:00 PM. Wednesday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00‑8:00 PM. Friday, Big Book Meeting, 6:00‑7:00 PM. All held at the Howden Hall, 19 West Street.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS MONDAY: As Bill Sees It Meeting Noon‑1:00 PM. Big Book Meeting 7:30‑8:30 PM. Both held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS SATURDAY: Discussion Meeting 9:00‑10:00 AM at the Middlebury United Methodist Church. Discussion Meet‑ ing 10:00‑11:00 AM. Begin‑ ners’ Meeting 6:30‑7:30 PM. These two meetings are held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

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Speaker Meeting 7:30‑8:30 PM at St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (On the Green).

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS TUESDAYS: 12 Step Meet‑ ings; Noon‑1:00 PM. AND 7:30‑8:30 PM. Both held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NEW HAVEN MEETINGS: Monday, Big Book Meeting 7:30‑8:30 PM at the Congre‑ gational Church, New Haven Village Green.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NORTH FERRISBURGH MEETINGS: Sunday, Daily Reflections Meeting 6:00‑7:00 PM, at the United Methodist Church, Old Hollow Rd.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS VERGENNES MEETINGS: Sunday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00‑8:00 PM. Friday, Dis‑ cussion Meeting 8:00‑9:00 PM. Both held at St. Paul’s Church, Park St. Tuesday, Discussion Meeting 7:00‑8:00 PM, at the Congregational Church, Water St. ARE YOU BOTHERED BY SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Opening Our Hearts Al‑Anon Group meets each Wednes‑ day at 1:30 pm at Middlebury’s St. Stephen’s Church on Main St. (enter side door and follow signs). Anonymous and confi‑ dential, we share our experi‑ ence, strength and hope to solve our common problems.

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The Volunteer Center, a collaboration of United Way of Addison County is seeking a (or several) RSVP and the volunteer coordinator(s) for their annual Stuff the United Way of Bus back to school donation drive event. The ideal Addison County, candidate(s) are highly efficient, organized, and posts dozens of volunteer opportunities thorough. Event planning experience is a plus but on the Web.Go to

The Volunteer Center, a collaboration of RSVP and the HOPE is looking for a group of dedicated volunteers United Way of looking to plan, manage and harvest their 880 square Addison County, foot garden this season. This position would take place posts dozens of volunteer opportunities from April through as late as October. It would involve on the Web.Go to

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We offer great benefits, including health care, dental, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Please apply in person at 193 Industrial Avenue in Williston, VT to fill out an employment application, mail your resume to P.O. Box 2286 South Burlington, VT 05407 or send via email to kbarrett@sdireland. com. Employment Applications are available on our website at www.sdireland.com S.D. Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Growth Opportunity Paris Farmers Union on Route 7 South in Middlebury is looking to fill a management position. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership and organizational skills. Honest, motivated, hard working team player only. You must enjoy working in a fast paced retail environment and possess a genuine, strong desire to provide outstanding service to our customers. Knowledge and/or experience with animals, farming, gardening, yard care, landscaping, plumbing, electrical, hardware, etc. or any combination thereof would be a plus.

We are a solid, stable organization that’s been around for 98 years. We offer an excellent benefits package and a competitive wage structure.

Paris Farmers Union currently operates 11 retail stores, a Wholesale Division, Farm Sales & Service Division, Warehouse and Trucking, and a Municipal/ Contractor Sales Division.

Please send your resume with references to: Brian Stevens, Retail Store Operations Mgr. Paris Farmers Union P.O. Box D S. Paris, ME 04281 EOE

Help Wanted LOOKING FOR SUMMER hay help. Mowing, raking, and baling. 948‑2675. Start‑ ing in May. MR. MIKE’S COMMERCIAL Cleaning Service has open‑ ings for part to full time. Must have reliable transporta‑ tion, be flexible and reliable.

Available to work nights a must, and need to pass back‑ ground check. Self motivated, able to work independently.

E‑mail resume to: info@ mrmikescleaningservicevt. com. Application also available online at: www. mrmikescleaningservicevt. com. No phone calls please.

We encourage all to apply.

E.O.E. ORGANIC DAIRY FARM Cornwall, VT. Previous experi‑ ence with livestock preferred but willing to train the right person. Must be reliable and timely. Looking for someone to help with building fence, feeding, afternoon chores, and calf chores. 40 hours a week available, full time or several part time positions.

Hours may vary but around 9am‑6pm. butterwickfarm@ standardmilk.com or (603) 359‑6504.

PART OR FULL TIME, 2 po‑ sitions, convenience store.

802‑758‑2361.

SU M M ER GA R D EN IN G HELP NEEDED for Panton Ridge. Raking, mulching, planting and care of flow‑ ers and garden. Full time.

Drivers license a must.

May call 802‑475‑2974 or 802‑363‑0082.

For Sale ANTIQUE DOUBLE BARREL ACME Arms Co. 12 gauge.

Beautiful vintage firearm. $185. 802‑989‑5803.

Help Wanted

PHARMACY TECHNICIANS in Training Houseman Laundry Housekeeping A.M. & P.M. Bistro Attendant Evening Front Desk Associates Candidates must be available weekends, evenings, and holidays. We offer competitive wages and benefits. Previous hotel experience is preferred but not required. Training is provided. Join our award-winning team, providing quality customer service, a positive attitude and excellent work ethic. Interested, qualified candidates can apply in person at 309 Court Street, Middlebury. Please, no phone inquiries.

RITE AID, one of the nation’s leading retail drugstore chains, is looking for responsible individuals to fill these full time and part time positions in the local area. Applicants must be able to work days, nights and weekends.

Experience preferred but will train appropriate candidate Please apply in person with your resume or mail your resume to:

RITE AID

1 Prince Lane Bristol, Vt. 05443 Interested candidates can also apply online to the position in the careers section of our Company website, www.riteaid.com/ careers.

RITE AID is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Addison Independent

CLASSIFIEDS For Sale

For Rent

For Rent

CEDAR POSTS for sale. 8 footers, no points.

802‑388‑4831.

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.

NEW HAVEN: BEAUTIFUL VIEWS, sunny apartment.

Garden space. No pets, no smoking. References, security deposit, lease. $875/month plus utilities. 802‑236‑2040.

COME TO YOUR LOCAL consignment shop to buy fur‑ niture, collectibles, everyday household item, toys and so much more. Open this week for summer hours 7 days a week 10 to 5. Find us located in the Compass Music and Art Center at 333 Jones Drive.

465‑8436. Do your spring cleaning and come consign your items too.

THE BARREL MAN; plastic and metal barrels, 275 gallon food‑grade totes. 55 gallon plastic food‑grade barrels with spin‑on covers. Great for rain barrels. A barrel for every need. 802‑453‑4235.

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

2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, May 1 through September 30. Lights, heat, washer, dryer included. Contact 802‑948‑2060.

BRIDPORT; 2 BEDROOM upstairs apartment. No smok‑ ing, no pets. 802‑758‑2361.

802‑388‑2754.

BRISTOL : 2 BEDROOM Heat, lawn care, garage, basement. $1,160/mo.

802‑453‑2566.

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BRISTOL; 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT Heat, trash, snowplowing, lawn care, parking included. $1,175/mo.

802‑453‑2566.

FOR RENT PRIME RETAIL space. 1,303 square feet.

Location, location. Front door parking. Good visibility. Call Eric at 388‑6054.

LILAC KNOLL HOUSE at Park Village in Brandon. At‑ tractive 2 bedroom. Bright and sunny. $830.00. Includes heat and trash. Must be 55 or older.

No pets. Call 802‑247‑0165.

M I D D L E B U RY ‑ T W O APARTMENTS available in the heart of town within walk‑ ing distance to everything.

Two bedroom and three bed‑ room available on June 1. Text only to 802‑373‑6456.

MIDDLEBURY 3 BEDROOM apartment on Court Street, fully furnished, all inclusive except internet/TV. Call 802‑388‑4831.

MIDDLEBURY NEWLY REN‑ OVATED two bedroom house.

Walking distance to schools and stores. No smoking. No pets. 388‑7743.

NEW HAVEN, 2 BEDROOM upstairs apartment. Bright and spacious. Need 1st and last month’s rent. Price includes heat, electricity & rubbish re‑ TOWN moval. No pets, $1195 per month. Call 802‑453‑4037.

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MONKTON: SHARE A HOME with woman in her 60’s in‑ terested in environmental issues, reading & cooking. $400/mo. plus utilities/inter‑ net/cable, and lend a hand with yard work. Private half bath. 802‑ 863‑5625 or HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, refer‑ ences, background checks required. EHO.

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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.

For Rent

Real Estate

Att. Farmers

Cars

VALLEY VIEW APART‑ MENTS is currently accept‑ ing applications for 1 and 2 BR apartments in Vergennes.

All income/assets must be verified to determine monthly rent, but tenants only pay 30% of their income toward rent.

Elderly or disabled only. W/D onsite. Call 802‑247‑0165 or visit our website www.summitpmg.com. Equal Housing Opportunity.

LAKE‑ 8.9 ACRES + of wood‑ ed land with 650 feet of lake frontage. Peaceful retreat, quiet water sports. A rare find. $300,000. Whittaker Real Es‑ tate, 802‑247‑6633. Tom@ WhittakerRealEstate.com.

FIRST CUT HAY for sale.

Small square bales. Call 802‑349‑9281.

2000 TOYOTA SIENNA, XLE loaded, 247,500 miles. $1,000 OBRO. 802‑989‑4704.

WHITNEY’S CUSTOM FARM WORK. Pond agitating, liquid manure hauling, drag line aer‑ ating. Call for price. 462‑2755, John Whitney.

Wanted

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.

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.

VERGENNES ROOM FOR RENT. Shared bathroom and kitchen. $100/week.

802‑877‑9237.

WEST ADDISON: 2 STORY, furnished house on lakefront.

Washer, dryer. No smok‑ ing. Available September through May. $1,000/month.

860‑878‑9580.

SHOREHAM: SHARE A UNIQUE spacious country home, 25 minutes to Mid‑ dlebury, with professional in his 40’s interested in cook‑ ing, NPR, reading, hiking. $400 plus utilities. Shared bath. A pet would be con‑ sidered. 802‑863‑5625 or HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, refer‑ ences, background checks required. EHO.

Boats TRAILEX ALUMINUM CA‑ NOE TRAILER like new. $750. 388‑0044.

TRUSTED 3RD GEN. VT Antique dealer special‑ izing in jewelry, watches, silver, art, military, an‑ tique collectibles, etc. Visit www.bittnerantiques.com or call Brian at 802‑272‑7527.

Consulting/appraisal services available. House calls made free of charge.

Public Notices Index Page 29, 30 & 31.

Addison Northeast Supervisory Union – Bristol, Lincoln, New Haven, Monkton, Starksboro (1) Ferrisburgh (1) Housing Vermont (1) Leicester, Sudbury, and Whiting Elementary Schools (1) Middlebury (3)

North Ferrisburgh Cemetery Assoc. (1) Panton (1) Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets – Bridport (1) Vermont Agency of Transportation (1) Vermont Public Service Board (1)

RUTLAND NORTHEAST SUPERVISORY UNION ACCEPTING BIDS FOR CLEANING SERVICES

STOREFRONT LOCATION, LOCATION LOCATION. In the heart of downtown. Approved for seating for 24. Plenty of parking, lots of opportunities.

Available September 1. Text only to 802‑373‑6456.

OF FERRISBURGH SELECTBOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN PLAN Wood Heat

The Leicester, Sudbury, and Whiting Elementary Schools are seeking bids for cleaning services for the next school year FY2017/2018 with an optional board extension for FY2018/2019 and FY2019/2020. Contract to begin July 1, 2017 Interested parties must contact the RNESU Central Office to schedule a site visit. The site visit is necessary for bids to be considered.

Detailed bid specifics are available at www.rnesu.org or by calling RNESU Central Office: 802-247-5757 • Interested parties shall provide three (3) current references.

• School cleaning experience is preferred.

• Contractors must provide proof of Liability Insurance with bid.

• The Contractor will supply all cleaning equipment and a list of all owned equipment must accompany the bid.

• The contractor is responsible for purchasing all cleaning supplies Bids are due by 12:00 p. m. on Monday, May 1, 2017.

Addressed to: Brenda L. Fleming Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union 49 Court Drive Brandon, VT 05733 Bids should be sealed and marked as Leicester/Sudbury & Whiting Elementary School – Cleaning Service Bid. 4/24

TOWN OF FERRISBURGH SELECTBOARD The Selectboard will hold a public hearingFIREWOOD, on TuesdayGREEN May 9,OR 2017 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - TOWN PLAN For Rent For RentP.M. at the TownFor Rent at 6:30 Hall, 3279 RouteDRY 7 in cut, Ferrisburgh, Vermont, The Selectboard will hold split. $200/cord. a public hearing on Tuesday May 9, 2017 at 6:30 P.M. at the 802‑247‑6061. on the proposed 2016-2024 Town Plan. This hearing is held pursuant Town Hall, 3279 Route 7 in Ferrisburgh, Vermont, on the proposed 2016-2024 Town Plan.

This hearing is held pursuant to 24 V.S.A. 4385. This notice is issued pursuant to 24 It’s against the law to 24 V.S.A. 4385. This notice is issued pursuant to 24 V.S.A. V.S.A. 4444(b).

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The Ferrisburgh Town Plan creates and defines a long-term vision for the Town of Ferrisburgh. The Plan provides historical data and statistics to provide context for those making community decisions. It describes Ferrisburgh’s current conditions, character and challenges. It also establishes goals and action items intended to implement the vision of the Plan. The Plan should serve as a primary reference for all individuals and entities making community decisions and should guide local officials setting public policy. All areas within the Town of Ferrisburgh are affected.

Topic areas of the Plan include: Table of Contents 4. Ferrisburgh Future 1. Foreword 4.1 Natural Resources Policies 2. Ferrisburgh Past 4.2 Human Resources Policies 3. Ferrisburgh Present 4.3 Land Use Plan 3.1 Natural Resources 5. Epilogue, with implementation plan 3.2 Human Resources Copies of the proposed Ferrisburgh Town Plan can be viewed at the following locations: Town Clerk’s Office, 3279 Route 7, Vermont during regular office hours.

On the Web at www.ferrisburghvt.org.

For further information please call Gloria Warden, the Town Clerk at (802) 877-3429.

Ferrisburgh Selectboard BY: Loretta Lawrence, Chair 4/20

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Public Notices can be found on Pages 29, 30 & 31.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PANTON VT

The Town of Panton Planning Commission is holding a public hearing pursuant to the adoption of an amended Zoning Ordinance and amended Subdivision Regulations of Thursday, May 11, 6:30 PM in the Panton Town Hall, in conformance with 24 VSA Section 4444. The purpose of such amendments is to be consistent with the intent of the Zoning and Subdivision Regulations and to provide for orderly community growth and to further the purposes established in the Panton Town Plan and as identified in 24 VSA Section 4302.

Copies of the amended regulations are available for review at the Panton Town Hall, Jersey St., during regular office hours.

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NORTH FERRISBURGH CEMETERY ASSOCIATION

The North Ferrisburgh Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, April 29 at 9:00am at the North Ferrisburgh United Methodist Church on Old Hollow Road. 4/24, 27

HOUSING VERMONT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ARCHITECTURAL SERVICE

HOPE and Housing Vermont are seeking proposals from Architectural firms for accessing the feasibility of rehabilitating an existing 9-unit multifamily housing project in Bristol, Vermont.

Qualified applicants will have comparable experience as well as knowledge of affordable housing and publicly funded projects. To obtain a copy of the request for proposal and specific project information, contact Sara Santor at Housing Vermont, p- 802-8613806 or sara@hvt.org. Proposals must be submitted by Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 3:00 pm. Minority-owned, womenowned, locally-owned and Section 3 businesses are encouraged to apply. 4/24

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Town of Middlebury (Owner) 77 Main St., Middlebury, VT 05753

Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of: Halpin Road Culvert Replacement Project will be received by The Town of Middlebury, Public Works Dept at: 77 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 until 1:00 pm (prevailing local time) on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, if mailing, or to the Public Works Department at 1020 South Route 7, if hand delivering, and then at Middlebury Public Works Dept. publicly opened and read aloud.

Each BID must be accompanied by a certified check payable to the OWNER for five percent (5%) of the total amount of the BID. A BID bond may be used in lieu of a certified check.

The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations: Green Mountain Engineering, Inc., 1438 South Brownell Road, Williston, VT 05495 Town of Middlebury, Public Works Offices, 1020 South Rt. 7, Middlebury, VT 05753 Works in Progress, 20 Farrell Street, Suite 103, South Burlington, VT 05403 Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of Green Mountain Engineering, Inc., located at 1438 South Brownell Road, Williston, VT 05495 upon payment of $120.00 for each set.

A Performance BOND and a Payment BOND each in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, will be required.

Federal minimum wage rates and public work employment laws are applicable.

Any BIDDER, upon returning the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS within 30 days after the actual date of BID opening and in good condition, will be refunded the payment, and any non-bidder upon so returning the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS will be refunded $60.00.

A pre-bid conference for prospective bidders will be held at the Middlebury Public Works Department, located at 1020 S. Route 7 in Middlebury, at 9:00 a.m. on May 8, 2017.

Representatives of Green Mountain Engineering and the Town of Middlebury will be present to answer questions from bidders and discuss participation requirements.

April 20, 2017 Ms. Kathleen Ramsay, Town Manager 4/24, 4/27, 5/1, 5/4

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Town of Middlebury (Owner) 77 Main St., Middlebury, VT 05753

Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of: North Pleasant Street Infrastructure Improvements Project will be received by The Town of Middlebury, Public Works Dept at: 77 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 until 1:00 pm (prevailing local time) on Friday, May 12, 2017, if mailing, or to the Public Works Department at 1020 South Route 7, if hand delivering, and then at Middlebury Public Works Dept. publicly opened and read aloud.

Each BID must be accompanied by a certified check payable to the OWNER for five percent (5%) of the total amount of the BID. A BID bond may be used in lieu of a certified check.

The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations: Green Mountain Engineering, Inc., 1438 South Brownell Road, Williston, VT 05495 Town of Middlebury, Public Works Offices, 1020 South Rt. 7, Middlebury, VT 05753 Works in Progress, 20 Farrell Street, Suite 103, South Burlington, VT 05403 Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of Green Mountain Engineering, Inc., located at 1438 South Brownell Road, Williston, VT 05495 upon payment of $120.00 for each set.

A Performance BOND and a Payment BOND each in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, will be required.

Federal minimum wage rates and public work employment laws are applicable.

Any BIDDER, upon returning the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS within 30 days after the actual date of BID opening and in good condition, will be refunded the payment, and any non-bidder upon so returning the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS will be refunded $60.00.

A pre-bid conference for prospective bidders will be held at the Middlebury Public Works Department, located at 1020 S. Route 7 in Middlebury, at 9:00 a.m. on May 1, 2017.

Representatives of Green Mountain Engineering and the Town of Middlebury will be present to answer questions from bidders and discuss participation requirements.

April 13, 2017 Ms. Kathleen Ramsay, Town Manager 4/17, 20, 24, 27

NOTIFICATION OF INFORMATIONAL MEETING LARGE FARM PERMIT APPLICATION

Notice is hereby provided that Andre Vorsteveld of Blissful Dairy in the town of Bridport, Vermont has submitted an application to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets for a Large Farm Operation Permit.

Blissful Dairy is proposing the following changes at their farm, located at 1450 Middle Road, Bridport: -Increase in herd size -Construction of a Waste Storage Facility -Inclusion and use of an Additional Facility for Animal Housing -Inclusion and use of a Waste Storage Facility An informational meeting will be held by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets on Tuesday, May 9th, 2017, at 8:30am. The meeting will be held in the Community Hall in the Bridport Masonic Building located on 52 Crown Point Road in Bridport.

The purpose of the public informational meeting shall be to provide an opportunity for the public to learn about the proposed project.

Information related to the application as presented by the Blissful Dairy is available at the Bridport Town office 14-days prior to the public informational meeting through the close of the public comment period.

The public comment period regarding the application closes five business days after the meeting date mentioned above. All comments must be submitted by close of business on May 14, 2017. Any questions or comments regarding the project or the meeting may be submitted to: Steven Cash Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets Agricultural Water Quality Specialist 94 Harvest Lane Williston, VT 05495 Cell: (802) 477-3263 04/24

NOTICE OF PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 18, 2017 MIDDLEBURY BRIDGE AND RAIL PROJECT VERMONT AGENCY OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT MIDDLEBURY WCRS(23)

Middlebury, VT – On April 26, 2017, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), cooperating with the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans), will release for public review an Environmental Assessment (EA) to discuss the effects of the proposed Middlebury Bridge and Rail Project (Project).

The purpose of the Project is to address the structural deficiencies of two rail-highway grade- separated bridges in downtown Middlebury where Main Street (VT 30/TH 2 Bridge 102) and Merchants Row (TH 8 Bridge 2) span the Vermont Western Rail Corridor (VWRC) track, to address rail safety concerns, and to provide appropriate vertical and horizontal rail clearances for the planned service life of the structure(s).

The Proposed Action would replace the two bridges with a single tunnel. The current open track segment between the Main Street and Merchants Row Bridges would be closed, effectively reestablishing the former (pre-railroad) extent of the Village Green over the top of the railroad tracks. The railroad track elements and drainage infrastructure would be upgraded to provide for safe and efficient railroad operation.

The overall length of the Project is approximately 3,500 linear feet along the VWRC track.

The Project is being partially funded by the FHWA through its Federal-aid highway Program. As a Federal-aid Project, the EA is being made available pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). FHWA regulations implementing NEPA can be found at 23 CFR 771.

The EA contains information on the purpose and need for the Project; the range of alternatives considered; and an evaluation of the environmental consequences of the Proposed Action. An electronic version of the EA will be available for review on the internet site of the Vermont Agency of Transportation (http://vtrans.vermont.gov/ projects/middlebury). Hard copies and electronic copies on CD will be available for review at the Ilsley Public Library, located at 75 Main Street and at the Town Manager’s office located at 77 Main Street.

A public hearing on the EA is scheduled for May 11, 2017 at the Town Hall Theater, Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT. An informational session will be held before the start of the formal hearing from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with the hearing called to order at 7:00 PM. The hearing will conclude at 9:00 PM. At the informational session, Project plans and information will be available for viewing and the Project team will be available to answer questions. Written and verbal comments will be accepted at the public hearing.

The FHWA encourages all interested parties to provide comments concerning the scope and content of the EA. Comments should be as specific as possible and address the analysis of potential environmental impacts, the adequacy of the Proposed Action or merits of alternatives, and the mitigation being considered. Reviewers should organize their participation so that it is meaningful and makes FHWA aware of the reviewer’s interests and concerns using quotations and other specific references to the text of the EA and related documents. Comments may be presented verbally at the public hearing, or may be submitted in writing until May 26, 2017 to: Hardcopy Format: Kenneth R. Sikora Environmental Program Manager Federal Highway Administration Federal Building, Suite 216 87 State Street Montpelier, VT 05602-9505 Email Format: Middlebury@vhb.com Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) of South Burlington, VT is the engineering and environmental services firm working with VTrans on the environmental permitting and design development for the Project. An overview of the Project will be provided at the hearing and representatives from VTrans and FHWA will be present to receive public comments.

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★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY REG. SELECTBOARD MEETING TUESDAY APRIL 25 • 7 P.M.

ROOM 116 – LARGE CONFERENCE RM. 77 MAIN STREET AGENDA SITE VISIT The Middlebury Selectboard will meet at the East Middlebury Methodist Church at 5 p.m. to hear an update on the East Middlebury Flood Resiliency Project and conduct a site visit of the project.

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 7:00 1. **Call to Order 2. *Approval of Agenda 3. *Approval of Minutes of April 11, 2017 Regular Selectboard Meeting & April 18, 2017 Special Selectboard Meeting 4. **Citizen Comments [Opportunity to raise or address issues that are not otherwise included on this agenda] Liquor License, 7:10 5. *2017 Outside Consumption and Entertainment Permit Approvals 7:15 6. * Annual Appointments Regarding 7:20 7. **Follow-up Main Street & Merchants Row Bridge Replacement Projects: Aaron Guyette, P.E., will present final concept plans and a proposed timeline for temporary bridges and Jim Gish will present the results of the stakeholder meetings; Discuss timing and public process for turning South Pleasant Street into a one-way southbound thoroughfare in preparation for ACTR bus stop relocation 8:00 8. *Annual Adoption of Local Emergency Operations Plan Committee 8:05 9. *Infrastructure Update & Recommendations a. Hillcrest Road – 8:15 Partnership with College for Infrastructure Upgrades b. Award Engineering Contract for Combined Sewer Overflow Project c. Award Engineering Contract for Well Monitoring Project d. Award Contract for Culvert & Headwalls for Halpin Road Project e. Extend Sewer Use Agreement with AgriMark 8:25 10. *Earth Waste & Metal Request for Renewal of Salvage Yard Permit 8:30 11. **Report on Town-College Lunch Health 8:35 12. *Vermont Department’s 3-4-50 Initiative – Consider Signature of Commitment Letter 8:40 13. *FY17 Year to Date Budget Report 8:45 14. *Approval of Check Warrants 15. *Town Manager’s Report 16. Board Member Concerns 17. *Executive Session – Legal Matters 18. **Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session 9:00 19. *Adjourn * Decision Item ** Possible Decision If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, please contact the Town Manager’s Office at 388-8100 x-202 as early as possible.

Additional information about most Agenda items is available on the Town’s website, www.townofmiddlebury.org, on the Selectboard page.

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Addison Independent, Monday, April 24, 2017 — PAGE 31

Get ready for The Champlain Bridge Run

CROWN POINT, N.Y. — The sixth annual New York/Vermont 5K Champlain Bridge Run, sponsored by the Ticonderoga-based LaChute Road Runners Club, will be contested Saturday, May 20, at 10 a.m. Nearly 70 runners took part in the 2016 New York/Vermont 5K Champlain Bridge Run. The race will again begin at the Samuel de Champlain Lighthouse in the New York state campsite and follow a pedestrian path along the Lake Champlain shore, under the bridge, to the Crown Point Historic Site. The race will finish near the historic site museum in front of the bridge. The course is mostly grass and dirt with some asphalt.

“It’s a great course,” said 2016 race winner Matt Karkoski. “The scenery is absolutely beautiful, there are no traffic issues and the course is a lot of fun. I love this course.”

THE SIXTH ANNUAL New York/Vermont 5K Champlain Bridge Run will Awards will be presented the top overall man and woman as well as to be contested Saturday, May 20, at 10 a.m. Nearly 70 runners took part the top three finishers in various age in the 2016 run. groups. alleviate child hunger by discreetly food to eat throughout the weekend.

Proceeds from the race will support providing children with backpacks full Packet pick up and day of race the Crown Point Central School of nutritious and easy-to-prepare food registration will be 8:30-9:45 a.m. on Backpack Program, which helps on Friday afternoons so they have the grounds of the British fort ruins within the Crown Point State Historic Site.

People can also register in advance by mailing registration forms to on Pages 29, 30 & 31.

Nancy Ockrin at PO Box 33, Crown Point, NY 12928. Registration forms and registration are available online at VERMONT PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD www.lachute.us.

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Addison Northeast Supervisory Union is requesting proposals from vendors wishing to provide contracted instructional services for special education for the 2017-2018 school year. This annual procedure is instituted for the purposes of complying with federal guidelines for the use of grant funds often applied to services. Contract proposals are sought for the following services: -Occupational Therapy -Physical Therapy -Psychological Services -Transportation Services -Communication services -IEP/Medicaid Case Management Systems Sealed proposals must be mailed or delivered to Susan Bruhl, Director of Student Support Services, ANESU, 72 Munsil Ave, Bristol, VT 05443 no later than 4PM, 5/15/17.

Copies of the RFP may be obtained on our website at www.anesu.org and at the Office of the Superintendent at the above address between 8AM and 4PM, M-F before 5/15.

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Skiers (Continued from Page 1) health benefits of a self-propelled glide across the glistening white canvas of the Last Frontier.

The trip was made possible through a program called NANA Nordic, which coordinates trips for volunteers keen on teaching Nordic skiing to Inuit children and their families in urban and rural Alaska.

Volunteers must apply to go on the trips. Successful applicants pay their own airfare to and from Anchorage, Alaska, and are then whisked to one of several villages where they are provided a free place to stay.

Volz had long been aware of the NANA (named after a region of Alaska) Nordic program. She lived in Anchorage from the time she was 2 years old until 2014. Volz has been skiing since she could walk, and she had heard about NANA Nordic from some of her coaches who had helped establish the program back in 2012.

Now living in Vermont, Volz thought a NANA adventure would be a neat way to reconnect with her former home state and at the same time give back to those less fortunate than herself.

“I have grown up loving Nordic skiing,” she said. “It’s been a part of my life for a very long time. I heard about this opportunity and heard about the idea of teaching other people what I love to do, and that sounded amazing to me. Getting to bring them something that I really enjoy and that they otherwise wouldn’t have access to.”

Ingersoll took a shine to the idea and decided to join her buddy and teammate on the voyage.

“I thought it was a really cool thing that (Ursula) was doing,” Ingersoll said. “I applied, and requested to be in the same village as her.”

They were both accepted into the program and made the long flight to Anchorage. There, they continued their trek to Selawik aboard tiny aircraft with only a handful of seats.

“It’s not on a road system,” Volz explained of Selawik, a village of around 1,000 where residents are dependent on four-wheelers, boats and snow machines to get around.

The two friends became part of a team of six Nordic skiing coaches for the local K-12 school of around 300 students. And it was at the school where they bunked for the week, in sleeping bags. They cooked their meals in the school’s home economics kitchen.

Ingersoll and Volz primarily taught children, but they also gave pointers to the kids’ families after school hours, including a few 7:309 p.m. sessions. They essentially had skis on their feet from 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except for a brief lunch break.

NANA Nordic provided the ski equipment, which is stored at the school where it will also be used by future generations of local villagers.

Volz noted the Selawik students only had access to a handful of sports at their school, due to climate conditions and limited facilities. So prior to being introduced to Nordic

skiing, school sports were limited to basketball, volleyball, cross country running, wrestling and Native Youth Olympics.

“Having so few sports, it’s probably pretty exciting to learn something new,” Volz said.

Some of the students opted out of the Nordic skiing lessons. But several of those students soon rejoined the fold, to a point where more than half of the school’s population was participating.

“Word got around that it was fun,” Ingersoll said. “By the end of the week, we had a lot more than we did at the beginning, which was awesome.”

The volunteer coaches were impressed with how well the students took to the new sport. They showed great aptitude and didn’t get discouraged if they took a spill.

“They were very resilient,” Ingersoll said. “None of them would quit if they were having a hard time.

They always had a positive attitude.”

Helping children has become old hat for Ingersoll. During the summer, she works as a counselor at a camp in Canada, leading canoe trips and in other activities.

“I spend the summer with kids and I really love kids,” she said. “I think it’s really important to be a leader for kids — they are the future. There’s a lot we can learn from them and a lot we can teach them.”

Both Volz and Ingersoll said they’d like to do the NANA Nordic program again some day. They will both take a gap year upon graduating from MUHS this June, though they’ll remain busy. Ingersoll will continue to work with children prior to enrolling at Bates College in Maine in 2018. Volz will spend a few weeks helping build schools in Senegal, Africa, before enrolling at Green

Mountain Valley High School this fall for some intensive ski training. Volz wants to take her Nordic skiing to another level in college, and possibly beyond.

Both will carry fond memories of their Alaska experience wherever they go.

“It was exciting to see how enthusiastic they were about the sport,” Volz said.

And who knows? Perhaps some of Ingersoll’s and Volz’s students will themselves become coaches some day.

“They definitely had that excitement and passion already (for Nordic skiing), even though it was so new to them,” Ingersoll said. “It was awesome to see that. I’m really happy we could bring that to them.”

MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School seniors Amelia Ingersoll, left, and Ursula Volz recently returned from a week-long stay in northwest Alaska, where they taught Nordic skiing to Inuit children in a small village.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School senior Ursula Volz, third from left, poses with some of her Inuit students during a recent trip to Alaska.

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