MONDAY EDITION
ADDISON COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
Vol. 29 No. 8
Middlebury, Vermont
Monday, June 5, 2017
• The former president of the Dunmore Hose Co. is battling a dread disease, and the Brandon community helps. See Page 3.
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Middlebury’s Neila becomes Officer Austin’s new partner
Middlebury begins bridges project • Workers this week will start putting in two temporary bridges to kick off a four-year project. See Page 3.
Vt. Gas paying for killing flowers • Regulators fine Vermont Gas $25,000 after pipeline workers destroyed rare sunflowers in Monkton. See Page 25.
Playoffs heat up over weekend
•Among the many quarterfinals were games hosted by the No. 1 Tiger girls’ lacrosse and Eagle softball teams. See Pages 16-18. MIDDLEBURY POLICE OFFICER Bill Austin sits with his recently acquired 12-week-old Belgian Malinois dog Neila. Austin and Neila will be qualified to be patrol partners after completing a 16-week course at the State Police Academy this summer.
Independent photo/Trent Campbell
• Red Hot Juba will bring its good-time music to Lincoln Peak Vineyard on Friday. See Arts Beat on Pages 10-13.
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Police puppy ready to grow into patrol job
Firefighter fights cancer
Band belts out hip-shakin’ tunes
By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Police Department’s newest recruit isn’t striking fear in the hearts of would-be criminals — at least not yet. At 12 weeks old, weighing around 20 pounds and eager to give out kisses, Officer Neila is melting her share of hearts as she prepares to grow into the role of Middlebury PD’s new police dog. Toward the end of this year, she’ll be helping Middlebury “Right now, we’re police take a bite out of crime. At this point, the only thing starting she’s interested in biting is the with simple stuffed toy duck that she carries obedience around in her tiny chocolate and muzzle. “I’ve had to sew it up a few socialization” times already,” her handler and along team member, Officer Bill Austin, with potty said of his adorable sidekick’s training. favorite plaything. — Middlebury It was on Town Meeting Day Police Officer this past March that Middlebury Bill Austin voters agreed to spend $30,620 to re-establish a K-9 program for their local police department. This money helped pay for the purchase of Neila from some nationally renowned breeders of Belgian Malinois in the Boston area. The town resources will also help cover some of the significant, first-year expenses of the program. Austin and Middlebury Police Chief Tom Hanley expressed gratitude to local voters and to the many area businesses and individuals who have agreed to donate additional dollars for K-9 program necessities ranging from dog chow to a special, climate-controlled compartment in Austin’s cruiser in which Neila will ride. She and Austin in late July will begin a 16-week training course at the Vermont Police Academy. The duo will be drilled in a variety of tactics to ensure they (See Neila, Page 31)
Fans & folksingers rally to restore Utah’s caboose Benefit aims to aid a Monkton landmark By GAEN MURPHREE MONKTON — When Stephen Pilcher and wife Deb Gaynor bought their Monkton home 30-some years ago, they didn’t just buy a house and land, they bought a legend. From 1973 to 1982, the former dairy barn at 126 Covered Bridge Road was the recording studio and administrative headquarters for Philo Records, renowned in folk
circles as a label where musicians could make their own music, their own way, with their own integrity. Just across the lawn from the barn-turned-recording studioturned-home stood a distinct part of the Philo legend: Utah’s caboose. Itinerant singer-songwriter Bruce Duncan “Utah” Phillips recorded at Philo in the 1970s. He bought the (See Caboose, Page 32)
STEPHEN PILCHER, LEFT, and Rik Palieri stand in a caboose where legendary singer-songwriter Utah Phillips lived while he was cutting albums for Philo Records in the 1970s. Independent photo/Trent Campbell
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VSP omits breath test results from DUI press releases Media concerned about new policy
By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Vermont State Police press releases related to drunken driving cases no longer include results of the preliminary breath test (PBT) for drivers who submit to that test after they are stopped. That decision is based on a directive from key Vermont Department of Public Safety officials, including Commissioner Tom Anderson, who assert — among other things — that making PBT results public prior to a drunken driving suspect’s arraignment might affect his or her ability to get a fair trial. The decision, which took effect late last month, means media reports of driving under the influence stops will no longer reflect PBT readings. That information will now be kept secret until the investigatory affida-
vit about the case is released following the suspect’s court arraignment — which can be several days or weeks after the citation is issued. State police officials signaled the impending change back in February, during a gathering with state news media aimed at revising the VSP’s policy on press releases. Vermont Press Association (VPA) President Adam Silverman, along with other journalists, asked for a meeting with Public Safety Commissioner Anderson to chat about the PBT decision. “The meeting never happened,” said Mike Donoghue, retired Burlington Free Press reporter and executive director of the VPA. “(The journalists) are still waiting. That appears to run contrary to the philosophy Gov. Phil Scott has said about transparency for his administration.” The Vermont Press Association and its member publications have long advocated for the inclusion of PBT results in DUI press releases,
believing such results are public information and can provide an important barometer of a suspect’s alleged level of intoxication while on the road. The legal limit for driving in Vermont is a blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent. Under the new VSP policy, the public won’t get a sense of the driver’s alleged level of impairment — whether it’s a 0.09 percent or 0.24 percent, or some other measurement — until after he or she answers to charges in front of a judge. States have differing policies on the release of PBT results. Some, like Vermont, withhold that information until after a suspect’s arraignment. Others don’t. In Jupiter, Fla., for example, authorities released golf star Tiger Woods’ breathalyzer results (0.00) soon after his arrest for driving under the influence on May 29. The Washington Post in April reported that for the first time, statistics now show that drivers killed
in crashes are more likely to be on filed, so no formal charges are penddrugs than drunk. Forty-three per- ing in court. cent of drivers tested in fatal crashes • It’s potentially prejudicial to the in 2015 had used a legal or illegal defendant, particularly in high-prodrug, eclipsing the 37 percent who file arrests. tested above the legal limit for alco• The State’s Attorney’s Assohol, the Post reported, citing a report ciation has requested the VSP not released in April by the Governors release the PBT based on requireHighway Safety Association and the ments of the professional conduct Foundation for Adrules applicable to vancing Alcohol Re- “It is very prosecutors.” sponsibility. Locally, Addison disappointing Vermont State PoCounty State’s Attorthat the new lice provided the folney Dennis Wygmans lowing explanation of Vermont agreed with Andertheir new policy — at- public safety son’s directive. tributed to Anderson commissioner … “Investigations — upon request of the opted to make are confidential until Addison Independent: this major change an individual is ar“Earlier this month, raigned,” Wygmans all Vermont State Po- without speaking wrote in an email. lice were directed by with members of “While departments Field Force Com- the media and routinely publish mander Major Rick those interested press releases based Hopkins to discontin- in highway upon arrests prior to ue the release of Prearraignment, those safety.” liminary Breath Test releases typically pro— Mike Donoghue, vide non-specific in(PBT) results in VSP Vermont Press formation relating to press releases,” the Association the offense. By constatement reads. “As executive director trast, PBT readings you are aware, the media was previously adare quite specific and vised that this change was going to have no evidentiary value. As such, I be made as part of the VSP’s overall support this move by DPS, as it prereview of its press policies. serves the confidential nature of this “With support of Col. (Matthew) non-evidentiary information until Birmingham and VSP command the time of arraignment.” staff, Public Safety Commissioner HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE Thomas Anderson determined that Donoghue, whose career in the including the results of the PBT in Vermont media has spanned five dethe arrest press release is improper cades, provided a historical perspecfor the following reasons: tive on the dissemination of PBT • The PBT is not evidentiary, i.e., information. it is not admissible as evidence at He noted VSP “routinely” retrial. leased breath tests results until their • At the time of the initial VSP arrest of a deputy police chief from press release, which normally oc- Burlington in July 2013, then a decicurs at the time of arrest, there has sion was made to stop providing the been no determination by the state’s test results. attorneys whether charges will be (See BAC results, Page 19)
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Brandon rallies behind cancer patient Firefighters, colleagues raise funds for Harrison and his family By LEE J. KAHRS his family. And this past Saturday, BRANDON — Adam Harrison June 3, the BFD, also known as has a lot to live for. With his partner the Dunmore Hose Company, held Kristin Piper, he has a three year-old a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and son, Booker, and a seven-week-old baked ziti dinner fundraiser to benefit son named Shepherd. Harrison and his family. In fact, it was two days before Harrison spent 14 years with the Shepherd was born, on BFD, retiring in 2015 to April 3, when Harrison more time with his “It’s a lot more spend was told he has cancer. young family. He was He knew something support than I president of the Dunmore was wrong a few weeks ever imagined. Hose Company before he earlier, when he was I never retired at age 31. working at New England would have “We’d really like to Woodcraft and started expected it, raise some money for coughing up blood. him, especially since he It turned out to be and it’s pretty has a new baby and a testicular cancer, for humbling.” three-year-old,” Brandon which Harrison had none — Adam Harrison Firefighter and Dunmore of the usual symptoms, Hose Vice-President and it had spread to his lungs and Mike Jensen said last week. abdomen. But the fire department isn’t the Harrison, 33, is undergoing intense only place showing support for chemotherapy for five consecutive Harrison. His co-workers at New days every two weeks at Dartmouth England Woodcraft have donated Hitchcock Medical Center in their own sick days and vacation days New Hampshire. He has had two so Harrison won’t lose as much paid treatments and will have two more in time. the coming weeks. He is out of work A 2002 graduate of Otter Valley for at least three months. Union High School, Harrison and his Now, Harrison’s brethren at the family live on North Street in Forest Brandon Fire Department are raising Dale. Kristin Piper is a paraeducator money for the former firefighter and at Salisbury Community School,
and is also on leave to care for the new baby and now, for her partner Harrison, too. Reached at home last week, Harrison said the support he and his family have received is overwhelming. “It’s a lot more support than I ever imagined,” he said. “I never would have expected it, and it’s pretty humbling.” He said he woke up one morning at home following an early surgery in April to see a load of asphalt in his driveway. “Mike called and said, “Don’t worry, we’ll be over to take care of that,’” Harrison recalled. “Next thing I knew, there were a dozen guys in my yard. They did my driveway, cleaned the yard. I never would have been able to get to that. That was a very nice surprise.” In addition, the fire department sent out fundraising letters in midMay to all the members, former members and local businesses asking for donations of funds and/or services to benefit Harrison and his family. The cancer has since moved to Harrison’s skin, and he now has two tumors on his face. The doctors told him he is only one of nine cases they
FORMER BRANDON FIREFIGHTER Adam Harrison, shown with son Booker and partner Kristin Piper, is battling cancer.
know of where testicular cancer has spread to the skin. Harrison remains upbeat, with two rounds of chemo completed and two more to go. “It’s an aggressive treatment because it’s an aggressive cancer,” he said. As for his former colleagues at the BFD, Harrison said it’s hard to express his gratitude. “All the support has been
appreciated more than they know,” he said. “It’s definitely humbling, all the help they’ve given me. It’s been … We aren’t ones to squander, we always have a little kept aside, but the fundraising has definitely taken a huge burden off, especially with the kids. We can breathe.” To make a donation to Harrison and his family, contact Mike Jensen, Vice President, Dunmore Hose Company, at 802-779-7384.
Work begins on temporary bridges for Middlebury MIDDLEBURY — For years the Middlebury rail bridges project has consisted of speculation, blueprints and written narratives. Starting this week, the $52 million project will begin to take physical shape, as workers lay the groundwork for installing two temporary spans that will allow for demolition of the deteriorating Main Street and Merchants Row bridges. In the first of what are likely to be hundreds of regular updates, Middlebury rail bridges project Com-
munity Liaison Jim Gish opened his update with three simple words: “Here we go.” On Friday, June 2, Kubricky Construction officials began drilling a test pit at the entrance to Printer’s Alley in order to locate the town’s water and sewer force main underneath the roadway. Printer’s Alley was briefly closed that day to allow for the work. Some parking on both sides of Main Street was cordoned off to maintain two-way traffic. Work was slated to begin in ear-
nest on Monday, June 5, with installation of “mini-piles” underneath Main Street to facilitate construction of the new bridge when it’s installed. Impact on parking on Main Street the week of June 5 is expected to be significant. Most of the parking from Main Street’s intersection with Merchants Row to the crosswalk connecting the Post Office and the village green will be lost as the contractor maintains two-way traffic while occupying first the eastbound lane and then the westbound lane as
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the mini-piles are installed. No construction activity is scheduled between July 1 and 19. Plans call for the two temporary bridges to be in place by mid-August. For more information on the project, see Gish’s blog at www.mid-
dleburybridges.org and the VTrans project website at vtrans.vermont. gov/projects/middlebury. Also, the Addison Independent will feature regular project updates at addisonindependent.com and in its print publications.
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A D D IS ON INDE P E NDEN T
Editorial
Bridge project jumps the gun ahead of EIS decision “Here we go!” That was the kick-off to Jim Gish’s blog heralding the first phase of what could be a four-year — or seven or more — process to replace the two bridges over the railway in downtown Middlebury. It’s four years if all goes according to plan. It could be seven, or eight or more, if the project has to undergo further review of its environmental impact. Whether the project will need further review won’t be known for another month or so. Which brings up a key point: Why put the temporary bridges in, if we don’t know if the state project is viable? If the project needs more review, does the town really want to have temporary bridges in place for a total of 7-8 years? Gish, who has been the town’s liaison with the Vermont AOT on this project, has brushed aside such speculation with the confidence of a seer. It will meet the EIS test, he has assured us in the past, making it smart to get a head start on installation of the temporary bridges as soon as possible. But if he’s wrong, let’s not forget those bridges will eat up several parking spaces downtown, curb the width of the roadway, and block vehicular access from Main Street to the Marble Works Business District — home to more than 20 downtown businesses — and uglify the downtown for as long as they are up. It’s bad enough if it’s four years; it would be almost a crime if three or more years were tacked on. Instead, let’s hold off on putting in the temporary bridges and give the environmental impact inspector another month to hand down his decision. If everything is fine and the project gets the go-ahead, then proceed. But if it doesn’t, is the selectboard suggesting that it’s fine to inconvenience the downtown for the next seven-to-eight years with those temporary bridges? A better solution, is to have a Plan B: that is, replace the current bridges with a pre-cast concrete span bridge (similar to the Cross Street Bridge); leave the current height of the railway as it is; but redo the railway bed and add new rails. This could be done in one construction season with minimum disruption to the town, and it wouldn’t harm — or even slow down — any currently planned rail traffic. After all, the added height for the railway clearance — from its current 18-plus feet to 21 feet — is for the future. The 100-year plan. It’s likely it won’t be needed in the next decade. Maybe not even in the next 20 years. By then, surely, someone can figure out how to lower the tracks under the existing bridges without causing much inconvenience. The downside of that scenario is that the town would not reclaim land on the Green between the Triangle Fountain and St. Stephen’s Episcopalian Church; nor would the power lines likely be buried behind the National Bank building to the Fire Station. The upside is that Middlebury’s downtown wouldn’t be torn up for four or more years. We wouldn’t lose the businesses that have already said they likely won’t make it through the four-year drought. And if the environmental assessment requires further review, we wouldn’t lose the charm of Main Street’s clean lines and the quaintness of Merchant’s Row for the next seven to eight years. Why are we suddenly in a mad dash to replace these bridges? Yes, we know the bridges need replacing. We’ve been telling the state AOT this for the past several years. But as the AOT had kept telling the town, the bridges are structurally sound. Concrete chunks pose an inconvenience to the railway, but the bridges are not going to collapse — and certainly they can last another month or so until the necessary information is known. To act before knowing such vital information only makes sense if the state’s goal is to lock this project into a process that can’t be easily undone; therefore silencing opponents. But that’s not smart policy, and the selectboard should say so publicly; then demand a reassessment of the plan if the project is delayed for multiple years while more information is gathered to meet state requirements. To do anything less puts the downtown in lockdown for too many years, and that should be untenable for everyone. Angelo Lynn
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BIKE RACKS SIT empty on the Middlebury College campus earlier this week after students packed up and left for the summer.
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Letters to the Editor Brandon’s choice reaffirmed Constitutional principle I applaud the town of Brandon for revising the plans for the upcoming Brandon Carnival to eliminate the Christian worship portion of the event, following objections from community members, including myself. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits governmental endorsement of religion and requires separation of church and state. In my view, the
inclusion of Christian religion in a government-sponsored event is a breach of those bedrock principles of American democracy. In addition to restricting governmental endorsement of any particular religion, the First Amendment also protects religion from government intrusion, thus protecting the rights of both religious and non-religious Americans.
I hope the changes to the Brandon Carnival serve as an opportunity for education about the First Amendment and the principles of religious liberty that require clear separation between church and state, for those wondering why the last-minute changes were necessary and for those planning future events in our community. Katie Burghardt Kramer Cornwall
Addison Independent, Monday, June 5, 2017 — PAGE 5
Trump choice fails civilization
People say, if all you have is a able to record alarming increases hammer, then every problem looks in drought and flood and wildfire, like a nail. We should be so lucky. and we’ve been able to link them President Trump has a hammer, directly to the greenhouse gases but all he’ll use it for is to smash we’ve poured into the atmosphere. things that others have built, as This is the largest-scale example the world looks on in wonder and in the planet’s history of the sciin fear. The latest, most troubling entific method in operation, the example is his decision to obliter- continuing dialectic between hyate the Paris climate pothesis and skepaccord: After nearly ticism that arrived 200 years of scieneventually at a strong tific inquiry and over consensus about 20 years of patient the most critical asdiplomacy that unitpects of our planet’s ed every nation save maintenance. RatioSyria and Nicaragua, nal people the world we had last Thursday around understand. afternoon’s big gameAs Bloomberg Busishow Rose Garden nessweek blazoned reveal: Count us out. across its cover the It’s a stupid and week after Hurrireckless decision — cane Sandy smashed our nation’s dumbest into Wall Street, “It’s act since launching Global Warming, the war in Iraq. But Stupid.” This week’s write it’s not stupid and is Ripton resident But now Presireckless in the nor- Bill McKibben, a dent Trump (and 22 mal way. Instead, it founder of 350. Republican senators amounts to a thor- org and scholar who wrote a letter ough repudiation of in residence at asking him to take two of the civilizing Middlebury College. the step) is betting forces on our planthat all of that is et: diplomacy and wrong. Mr. Trump science. It undercuts our civiliza- famously called global warming tion’s chances of surviving global a hoax during the campaign, and warming, but it also undercuts our with this decision he’s wagering civilization itself, since that civi- that he was actually right — he’s lization rests in large measure on calling his own bluff. No line of those two forces. argument in the physical world Science first. Since the early supports his claim, and no credi1800s we’ve been slowly but sure- ble authority backs him, not here ly figuring out the mystery of how and not abroad. It’s telling that our climate operates — why our he simultaneously wants to cut planet is warmer than it should be, the funding for the satellites and given its distance from the sun. ocean buoys that monitor our deFrom Fourier to Foote and Tyn- grading climate. Every piece of dall, from Arrhenius to Revelle data they collect makes clear his and Suess and Keeling, research- foolishness. He’s simply insisting ers have worked out the role that that physics isn’t real. But it’s not just science that he’s carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases play in regulating blowing up. The Paris accord was temperature. By the 1980s, as su- a high achievement of the diplopercomputers let us model the cli- matic art, a process much messier mate with ever greater power, we than science, and inevitably incame to understand our possible volving compromise and unseemfate. Those big brains, just in time, ly concession. Still, after decades of work, the world’s negotiators gave us the warning we required. And now, in this millennium, managed to bring along virtually we’ve watched the warning start every nation: the Saudis and the to play out. We’ve seen 2014 set low-lying Marshall Islanders, the a new global temperature record, Chinese and the Indians. One-hunwhich was smashed in 2015 and dred-ninety-five nations negotiatsmashed again in 2016. We’ve ed the Paris accord, including the watched Arctic sea ice vanish at United States. The dysfunctional American poa record pace and measured the early disintegration of Antarcti- litical process had already warped ca’s great ice sheets. We’ve been the process, of course. The rea-
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son Paris is a series of voluntary agreements and not a real treaty is because the world had long since understood that no binding document would ever get two-thirds of the vote in our oil-soaked Senate. And that’s despite the fact that the agreement asks very little of us: President Barack Obama’s mild shift away from coal-fired power and toward higher-mileage cars would have satisfied our obligations. Those changes, and similar ones agreed to by other nations, would not have ended global warming. They were too small. But the hope of Paris was that the treaty would send such a strong signal to the world’s governments, and its capital markets, that the targets would become a floor and not a ceiling; that shaken into action by the accord, we would start moving much faster toward renewable energy, maybe even fast enough to begin catching up with the physics of global warming. There are signs that this has been happening: The plummeting price of solar energy just this spring persuaded India to forgo a huge planned expansion of coal plants in favor of more solar panel arrays to catch the sun. China is shutting coal mines as fast as it can build wind turbines. And that’s precisely the moment President Trump chose to make his move, a bid to undercut our best hope for a workable future in a bizarre attempt to restore the past. A few fossil-fuel barons may be pleased (Vladimir Putin likely among them, since his reign rests on the unobstructed development of Russia’s hydrocarbons), but most of the country and the world see this for the disaster it is. Majorities in every single state, red and blue alike, want America to stay in the accord. And so we will resist. As the federal government reneges on its commitments, the rest of us will double down on ours. Already cities and states are committing to 100 percent renewable energy. Atlanta was the latest to take the step. We will make sure that every leader who hesitates and waffles on climate will be seen as another Donald Trump, and we will make sure that history will judge that name with the contempt it deserves. Not just because he didn’t take climate change seriously, but also because he didn’t take civilization seriously.
Marquis Theater owner is an asset to Addison County the general public about The Middlebury comcurrent events. munity is strengthened by the presence of the Marquis In early May, we sponTheater, and owner Ben of appreciation sored the screening of the Wells. film “Denial” at The MarOur Middlebury Huddle, quis theater to stimulate formed in the wake of the Women’s discussion of free speech, among other topics. Ben Wells was not March on Washington in January 2017, meets to discuss political and only generous in his terms for our social events and to organize oppor- using the theater, but an enthusiastic tunities for educating ourselves and supporter of our community efforts.
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As a result of this event, we were able to donate $435 to the Open Door Clinic in Middlebury. We are very grateful to him, and for the presence of the theater as a community hub. Thank you, Ben! Margie Bekoff, Chip Mayer, Bethany Menkart On behalf of the members of the Middlebury Huddle “Huddlebury” Middlebury
GOP students: College not protecting speech
On Tuesday, May 23, Middlebury time, colleges and universities need College announced the conclusion of to be reaffirming their dedication the disciplinary process for students to open inquiry rather than casting involved in the March 2 shutdown doubt on their ability to deal with viof a scheduled talk by Charles Mur- olations of it. ray on campus. The shutdown of the Numerous protestors not only vievent occurred through numerous olated several Middlebury College violations of the college’s policy on Handbook rules on March 2, but protests and demonstrations, includ- also prevented our community from ing impeding the ability engaging in a free and of the audience to view robust exchange of imthe event through excesportant ideas. The insive shouting, chanting, sufficient outcome of banging of chairs, and the disciplinary process large signs. Further dishas set a poor precedent This week’s ruptive actions includ- writers are Hayden for the future of free ed the pulling of fire Dublois and speech at Middlebury, alarms, the injury of a Alexander Khan, and will ultimately professor, and the dam- co-presidents of the serve to justify future aging of property. These Middlebury College disruptive actions on actions also prevented Republicans. campus. numerous Middlebury Civil discourse, free students and faculty expression, and rigorfrom attending the event. ous discussion are the cornerstone of Ultimately, Middlebury College a liberal arts education. This includes chose to impose minimal sanctions exposure to ideas that one may not — ranging from as little as proba- necessarily agree with. However, this tion to simply placing a record in the is a crucial part of the academic expestudent’s file — rather than taking rience. Moving forward, we sincerethe decisive and necessary action to ly hope that tolerance for opposing address these severe disruptions. The viewpoints, as well as the willingness leadership of the Middlebury Col- to emphasize respectful debate, will lege Republicans is disappointed in prevail over the shutdown of speech. what we perceive to be inadequate The Middlebury College Rediscipline for such a disruptive pro- publicans leadership is extremely test. These sanctions are the judicial disappointed in the outcome of the equivalent of a stern look. Any mob disciplinary process. This decision mentality and event shutdown on the marks a turning point for the college, part of certain students — who wish and presents us with the choice of to silence those with whom they dis- whether or not we will stand up for agree — has no place on a campus free speech and the values of a liberal dedicated to academic discourse. arts education. Despite the college’s Middlebury’s ineffective punish- decision, we remain committed to the ments represent a failure to hold ac- preservation of free speech, both at countable those students who partic- Middlebury as well as at colleges and ipated in the protests. At this divisive universities across the nation.
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Theda Costello, 90, East Middlebury EAST MIDDLEBURY — Theda H. Costello, age 90, passed away Wednesday May 31, 2017, at Mountain View Center in Rutland. She was born in Burlington to Kenneth and Beatrice (Doane) Myrick. Theda lived in Vermont her entire life. She grew up in Bridport and resided in East Middlebury since 1955. Theda was a homemaker and a musician. She enjoyed many years of playing piano and organ in bands around Burlington on the weekends. She was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #27 in Middlebury for over 66 years. Theda was an avid Bingo player, and she always had a kitty at home to devote her love and attention to. Theda is survived by her son Bruce Costello and his wife Valerie of Salisbury, her brother Duane (Duey) Myrick and wife Gerry of Middlebury, sister Janice Whitman and husband Robert of Middlebury, grandchildren Andrea Costello, Shannon Costello and fiancé Justin Edson, Adam Popp and wife Becky, Paul Wildey and wife Lindsay, and several great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Theda was predeceased by her husband Leo T. Costello and son Michael L. Costello. There will be visiting hours on Thursday, June 8, from 5-7 p.m.
THEDA H. COSTELLO at Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, 117 S. Main St., Middlebury. A graveside service will take place the following day at 11 a.m. at Prospect Cemetery, Route 116 in East Middlebury. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #27 in Middlebury. Arrangements are being handled by Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home. Online condolences can be left at sandersonfuneralservice.
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Charles Reed, 99, West Addison WEST ADDISON — Charles Webster Reed, 99, passed away quietly in his home in West Addison on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Charlie was born in Addison on April 20, 1918, the son of Charles Lyon Reed and Lillian Mae Wynne. He was the youngest of four brothers. He worked on the family farm while growing up and attending Vanderhoof school, just up the street from his house. He then attended high school in Vergennes, but did not graduate, instead transferring to the Randolph School of Agriculture for his higher learning. After leaving Randolph he did an apprenticeship at GearShaper in Springfield, Vt., with his brother Lockwood, learning the machinist trade. He did not care for this type of work and returned to Addison to assist his father and brother Edward on the family farm known as Big Meadow Farm. While recuperating at Mary Fletcher Hospital he met Pauline Algie Young, from Lyndonville, Vt. After a period of dating they were married on June 15, 1943. This resulted in the birthing of a son, Michael Reed in 1944. Charlie continued working with his family and purchased a house and land a mile north of the home farm. His father told him it was a waste land and it would never grow anything. After much persistence and hard work he gradually turned the land to production of farm crops. In 1956 he purchased a bordering barn, animals and more land to start Aspirin Acres. Also in the 1950’s he started a retail business selling elevators and
Oliver farm equipment. This business evolved over the years from strictly agriculture to a store that tried to serve the community with most everything that the farm might need to operate. He retired selling the operation to his son on December 31, 1980 after suffering massive heart attack, from which he recovered to live another 37 years. He lost his wife, Polly, on November 3, 1992. In 1999, he renewed a family friendship with Lelah Estey, who had lost her husband, Richard, previously. They married on April 29, 2000, in Lincoln, Vt. Charlie and Lelah enjoyed many breakfasts on the road at a couple of local restaurants in Addison and Crown Point, N.Y. They also enjoyed mingling and meeting new friends at the many local “retired” lunches that are sponsored by area organizations. Charlie was predeceased by his wife Pauline (Polly) and three Brothers, Thomas, Lockwood and C. Edward. Charlie is survived by his wife, Lelah Sumner Estey Reed, his son, Michael (Marshlyn) of West Addison, his grandchildren, Penelope, Stacie, Judy and Todd. There are also four great grandchildren and four great, great grandchildren. His extended family also includes step-children, Debra (Glen) Cullen, Rick (Chris) Estey, Lori (Jim) Rivers, Curt (Heather) Estey, Karen (Bob) Whitcomb, and Judy (Jim) Brown, his grandchildren, and 10 step-grandchildren. Visiting hours are scheduled for
CHARLES WEBSTER REED Wednesday June 7, from 6-8 p.m. at Brown McClay Funeral Home at 48 S Maple St. in Vergennes. A service of remembrance will be held Thursday, June 8, at the West Addison Methodist Church on Jersey St. (down the road from his house) at 10 a.m., with burial following. A reception lunch at the Community House (beside the church) will follow the burial for friends and neighbors to gather and remember one of the longest living members of the community. Rather than send flowers that will soon disappear, the family would rather that if you would care to donate, then do so to either the West Addison Methodist Church c/o Grace Birchmore, Lake Street, Addison, VT 05491, or to your favorite charity.◊
Jeffrey Ringey memorial service SALISBURY — Jeffrey Ringey, 55, of Salisbury, died on December 4, 2016. He was born on April 7, 1961, the son of Albert Ringey and Barbara Ringey (Brown). Jeff graduated from Middlebury Union High School and then studied Automotive Technology at the New Hampshire Vocational Technical College in Manchester, N.H. He was passionate about his career as an automotive technician and spent most of it working for Mazda as a Master Technician. After moving back to Vermont, Jeff worked for Champlain Construction and joined the Fraternal Order of the
Eagles, where he held the office of president for 2015 and 2016. He was selected as an FOE State Officer and was going to serve from 2016-2017. Jeff also enjoyed woodworking, history, and spending time with his family and his long-term companion Dolly. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Ringey, and his children, Maggie, Dalton and Brennan. He was predeceased by his father, Albert Ringey. A memorial service will be held at the VFW Post 7823 at 530 Exchange Street in Middlebury from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 11.◊
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Deacon from Orwell to be ordained as priest on June 17
Obituaries
ADDISON COUNTY
BURLINGTON — Burlington Bishop Christopher J. Coyne will ordain Deacon Joseph J. Sanderson to the Roman Catholic priesthood on Saturday, June 17, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral in Burlington. The ordination will be a special time for clergy to meet in a spirit of fraternity and camaraderie, as they, along with the faithful of the Diocese of Burlington, participate in the Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood. Sanderson grew up in Orwell and attended Our Lady of Providence Seminary and Providence College, graduating with a bachelor’s degree
Margaret Hill, 93, St. Albans ST. ALBANS — On May 30, 2017, Margaret “Peggy” Hill passed away at St. Albans Health and Rehabilitation in St. Albans, Vt., at the age of 93. Peggy was born on August 8, 1923, in Doylestown, Pa., to Daniel and Florence Patterson. The Patterson’s moved to Vermont, where her father completed his engineering degree at Norwich University in Northfield. Peggy graduated from Northfield High School in 1940. Peggy moved to the Washington, D.C. area in 1958, where she lived and worked until retiring in 1989 and moving back to Vermont. Peggy is survived by her daughter Judith Hay of Dallas, Texas and her son Jarrell Hill and his wife Judy of Monkton, Vt., 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Peggy was pre-deceased by her brother Samuel Patterson of Harper’s Ferry, W.Va., who passed away on January 2, 2007; he is survived by his wife of 59 years
Delvina Patterson. Peggy was also pre-deceased by her sons Daniel Ishim and William R. Hill, both of Vermont. Peggy was an avid sports fan who followed college and professional basketball, football, baseball, and auto racing for decades. Peggy also loved to read and passed on her love of animals to her family. In lieu of flowers denotations can be made to the Franklin County Animal Rescue at franklincountyanimalrescue.org. Viewing hours for family and friends will be held on June 4, from 2-4 p.m. at the Brown-McClay Funeral home located at 4 South Street in Bristol. A graveside service will be held on June 5, at 1 p.m. at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Northfield. The family would like to extend their deep appreciation to all of those who helped and cared for Peggy including the RN Wendy Audette of Bayada Hospice, Saint Albans Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, and Addison County Home Health.◊
Kids lunch program offered
MARGARET “PEGGY” HILL
MCTV SCHEDULE Channels 15 & 16 MCTV Channel 15 Tuesday, June 6 5 a.m. Green Mountain Care Board 8:15 a.m. Memorial Day 10 a.m. Selectboard (1:43:29), Public Affairs 4 p.m. Congregational Church 5:30 p.m. Betty Nuovo 6:00 p.m. Growing Bright Futures 6:30 p.m. For the Animals 7 p.m. Selectboard 9 p.m. Development Review Board (DRB) 10 p.m. Invisible in Vermont, Public Affairs Wednesday, June 7 5 a.m. Public Affairs 7:30 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 9:30 a.m. Lifelines 10 a.m. Selectboard 12 p.m. DRB 1 p.m. Public Affairs 6:15 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Green Mountain Care Board 10 p.m. Betty Nuovo 10:30 p.m. Public Affairs Thursday, June 8 5 a.m. Selectboard 8 a.m. Congregational Church Service 9:30 a.m. Invisible in Vermont, Public Affairs 11:30 a.m. Eckankar 12 p.m. Selectboard, DRB, Public Affairs 5:30 p.m. Betty Nuovo 6:15 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Lifelines 7 p.m. Public Affairs Friday, June 9 5:30 a.m. Eckankar 6 a.m. Public Affairs 10 a.m. Selectboard, DRB, Public Affairs 4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 6:15 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Green Mountain Care Board 10 p.m. Selectboard Saturday, June 10 5 a.m. DRB, Public Affairs 9:30 a.m. Eckankar 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 2 p.m. Invisible in Vermont 3:30 p.m. For the Animals 4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 5:30 p.m. Betty Nuovo 6:15 p.m. Community Bulletin Board
in Philosophy. He did his major seminary training at St. John’s Seminary in Boston. He is the eldest of the three children of Jennifer and John Sanderson. “Reciting the rosary together as a family played the biggest role in my journey to the priesthood,” he commented. As a priest, he hopes that as Christ’s instrument, he can bring others to Christ, “that they may experience His deep, abiding, eternal love for them, and in return that they may love Him,” he said. “To be loved by God and to love God in return is our destiny and gives us purpose and ultimate fulfillment.”
6:30 p.m. For the Animals 7 p.m. Public Affairs Sunday, June 11 5 a.m. Public Affairs 9 a.m. Catholic Mass 11 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 12:30 p.m. Selectboard 4 p.m. Congregational Church Service 6:15 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 7 p.m. Catholic Mass 7:30 p.m. Eckankar 8 p.m. Green Mountain Care Board Monday, June 12 5 a.m. Public Affairs 7:30 a.m. For the Animals 8 a.m. Invisible in Vermont, Public Affairs 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 6:15 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. DRB 8 p.m. Lifelines 8:30 p.m. Green Mountain Care Board, Public Affairs from VMX MCTV Channel 16 Tuesday, June 6 5 a.m. Living with Black Bears (1:29:29) (Kellog-Hubbard Library-ORCA) 6:15 a.m. Transformational Yoga (LPCTV) 6:30 a.m. NOFA VT - Andrew Mefford - Hoop House Growing (MMCTV) 7:30 a.m. Yoga for You (MRTV) 8 a.m. Building a World Beyond War, What Will it Take? (CCTV) 9 a.m. Chronique Francophone 9:30 a.m. The Story Matters 10 a.m. Vermont State Board of Education (5 hr) (RETN) 3 p.m. Festival on the Green 6 p.m. Lights, Camera, Action 6:45 p.m. Living with Black Bears (1:12:29) 8 p.m. All Things LGBTQ (ORCA) 9 p.m. Positively Vermont - Billings Farm & Museum 9:30 p.m. Video Games - Changing Stories and Changing Behaviors (RETN) 11 p.m. Vermont State Board of Education (5 hr) Wednesday, June 7 5 a.m. The Story Matters 5:30 a.m. Growing Bright Futures
BRANDON — The SOAR summer program (Success through Opportunities, Academics and Recreation) is again participating in the Summer Food Service Program for Children. Funded by the United States Department of Agriculture, the program is designed to ensure that children who rely on free or reduced price meals during the school year continue to have adequate nutrition throughout the summer. Meals will be provided to all children
without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals are available to all children 18 years of age or younger at the following locations: Neshobe School will be serving these meals July 5-Aug. 4; Breakfast 8:459:30 a.m., and Lunch noon-12:30 p.m. For additional information, contact Nancy Bird at 802-247-3721 Ext 2011 or nbird@rnesu.org.
MIDDLEBURY COMMUNITY TELEVISION: P.O. Box 785, Middlebury, Vt. 05753
Please see the MCTV website, www.middleburycommunitytv.org, for changes in the schedule; MCTV events, classes and news; and to view many programs online. Submit listings to the above address, or call 388-3062.
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Transformational Yoga Yoga for You Yoga Sequence (2013) Surprising History of Common Fruits and Vegetables (1:05) 8:25 a.m. Bear Pond Bools - Island People (1:13) Vermont Media Exchange (VMX) 5:13 p.m. Yoga - Mindfulness & Wellness 5:30 p.m. Chronique Francophone 6 p.m. Transformational Yoga 6:30 p.m. TBD 9 p.m. Growing Bright Futures 9:30 p.m. Festival on the Green Thursday, June 8 5:00 a.m. Growing Bright Futures 5:30 a.m. All Things LGBTQ 6:30 a.m. Festival on the Green 8:30 a.m. Transformational Yoga 12 p.m. Chronique Francophone 12:30 p.m. NOFA VT - Andrew Mefford - Hoop House Growing 1:30 p.m. Bear Pond Books - Island People 2:43 p.m. Surprising History of Common Fruits and Vegetables 4 p.m. Positively Vermont - Billings Farm and Museum 4:30 p.m. The Story Matters 5:00 p.m. Growing Bright Futures 5:30 p.m. Lights, Camera, Action 6 p.m. TBD 8:30 p.m. Champlain College Student Video Showcase Friday, June 9 5 a.m. All Things LGBTQ 6 a.m. Yoga for You (15 min) 6:15 a.m. Yoga - Mindfulness & Wellness 6:33 a.m. ACSD Board Meeting 8 a.m. Chronique Francophone 8:30 a.m. Vermont State Board of Education 5 p.m. The Story Matters 5:35 p.m. Lights, Camera, Action 6 p.m. All Things LGBTQ 7 p.m. Chronique Francophone 7:30 p.m. TBD 9 p.m. Festival on the Green Saturday, June 10 7 a.m. Telling Stories with Data 8 a.m. Lights, Camera, Action 8:30 a.m. Festival on the Green 9:40 a.m. Yoga Sequence
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Yoga for You Chronique Francophone Yoga - Mindfulness & Wellness The Story Matters TBD Champlain College Student Video Showcase 4 p.m. NOFA 5 p.m. Birds of Burlington (RETN) 6:30 p.m. Lights, Camera, Action 6:49 p.m. Festival on the Green 2015 - Ray Vega 8:30 p.m. The Story Matters 9 p.m. Chronique Francophone 9:30 p.m. Poets Speak - diNiord & Cummings 10:09 p.m. Poem City - Poetry Slam (1:51) Sunday, June 11 5:11 a.m. Yoga Sequence 5:30 a.m. NOFA - Andrew Mefford - Hoop House 6:30 a.m. Yoga for You (<30 min) 7 a.m. Yoga - Mindfulness & Wellness 7:17 a.m. Transformational Yoga 7:30 a.m. Growing Bright Futures 8 a.m. Chronique Francophone 8:30 a.m. The Story Matters 9 a.m. History of Common Fruits and Vegetables (1:04:51) 11 a.m. ACSD Board Meeting 12:30 p.m. HCC Board Meeting 2:30 p.m. All Things LGTBQ 3:30 p.m. Otter Creek Poets 5:30 p.m. Chronique Francophone 6 p.m. Festival on the Green 7:30 p.m. NOFA - Andrew Mefford - Hoop House 8:30 p.m. Growing Bright Futures Monday, June 12 5 a.m. History of Common Fruits and Vegetables 6:05 a.m. Tiger TV 8:30 a.m. The Story Matters 9 a.m. Chronique Frrancophone 9:30 a.m. Yoga - Mindfulness and Wellness 9:50 a.m. Tiger TV 10 a.m. Champlain College Student Video Showcase 12 p.m. Vermont State Board of Education 5 p.m. Lights, Camera, Action 5:16 p.m. Living with Black Bears (1:12:29) 6:45 p.m. Tiger TV 7 p.m. Festival on the Green 10 p.m. TBD
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Lecture by Camille T. Dungy in Ripton. Monday, June 5, 8:45 a.m., Little Theatre, Bread Loaf campus. Poet and writer Dungy will present a lecture on “What If We’ve Got It All Wrong: Writing Into the Liberation of Uncertainty,” as part of the Bread Loaf Orion Environmental Writers’ Conference. Free and open to the public. Call 443-5286 to confirm days and times. Lecture by Maureen Freely in Ripton. Monday, June 5, 8:45 a.m., Barn, Bread Loaf campus. Freely, a journalist, novelist, professor and translator, will give the lecture “Confessions of a Translating Novelist” as part of the Bread Loaf Translators’ Conference. Free and open to the public. Call 443-5286 to confirm days and times. “The Crucible” auditions in Middlebury. Monday, June 5, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Please arrive between 6:30 and 7 p.m. to register. “The Crucible” auditions in Middlebury. Monday, June 5, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Please arrive between 6:30 and 7 p.m. to register. Readings in Ripton. Monday, June 5, 8 p.m., Little Theater, Bread Loaf campus. Join writers Megan Mayhew Bergman, Idra Novey, and Joe Wilkins as they read for their work. Part of the Bread Loaf Orion and Bread Loaf Translators’ Conferences. Free and open to the public. Call 443-5286 to confirm days and times.
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Lecture by Joe Wilkins in Ripton. Tuesday, June 6, 8:45 a.m., Little Theatre, Bread Loaf campus. Author Joe Wilkins will present the lecture “Hearing Voices: Speaking as the Other in Environmental Writing,” as part of the Bread Loaf Orion Environmental Writers’ Conference. Free and open to the public. Call 443-5286 to confirm days and times. Lake Champlain Archeological Project info session in Orwell. Tuesday June 6, 7 p.m., Orwell Free Library. The South Champlain Historical Ecology Project, started in 2015 to investigate prehistoric Native American sites around the southern end of Lake Champlain, one of the most ecologically diverse and historically significant settings within the state of Vermont. Learn more about the project and how to volunteer. Free and open to the public. Last Train to Zinkov in Ripton. Tuesday, June 6, 8:30 p.m., Barn, Bread Loaf campus. David and Nate Gusakov bring their music to Bread Loaf Orion and Bread Loaf Translators’ Conferences music night. Free and open to the public. Call 443-5286 to confirm days and times.
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Lecture by Ross Gay in Ripton. Wednesday, June 7, 8:45 a.m., Little Theatre, Bread Loaf campus. Join writer Gay for his lecture, “Entering the Trees,” part of the Bread Loaf Orion Environmental Writers’ Conference. Free and open to the public. Call 443-5286 to confirm days and times. Lecture by Suzanne Jill Levine in Ripton. Wednesday, June 7, Barn, Bread Loaf campus. Levine, a poet, translator, translation scholar and critic, will give a lecture on “Borges on Translation, or the Reader as Writer,” as part of Bread Loaf Translators’ Conference. Free and open to the public. Call 443-5286 to confirm days and times. After school LEGO challenges in Shoreham. Wednesday, June 7, 2:45 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. Work to complete the challenge before the time is up. A snack will be served. Ages 5 and up. Archeological findings talk in Ferrisburgh. Wednesday, June 7, 6-7:30 p.m., Gateway Auditorium, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd. Join this year’s LCMM Maritime Research Institute’s archaeologists and field school students as they discuss findings from their expedition on an unknown shipwreck in Basin Harbor. Contact Allyson Ropp 802-4752022 or allysonr@lcmm.org for more info. Labor historian talk in Middlebury. Wednesday, June 7, 7 p.m., Ilsley Public Library. Labor historian Annelise Orleck will recount the struggle for welfare rights by Las Vegas women in the 1970s in a talk titled “What if Poor Women Ran the World?” Orleck is a professor of history at Dartmouth College. “The Crucible” auditions in Middlebury. Wednesday, June 7, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Please arrive between 6:30 and 7 p.m. to register. Readings in Ripton. Wednesday, June 7, 8 p.m., Little Theater, Bread Loaf campus. Writers Camille T. Dungy and Christopher Merrill will read from their work. Part of the Bread Loaf Orion and Bread Loaf Translators’ Conferences. Free and open to the public. Call 443-5286 to confirm days and times.
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Lecture by Robin Wall Kimmerer in Ripton. Thursday, June 8, 8:45 a.m., Little Theatre, Bread Loaf campus. Kimmerer, a professor of Environmental and Forest Biology speaks on “What Does the Earth Ask of Us,” as part of the Bread Loaf Orion Environmental Writers’ Conference. Free and
Secrets of a shipwreck
ARCHEOLOGISTS FROM THE Lake Champlain Maritime Museum will share findings from their work on an unknown shipwreck found in Basin Harbor. The presentation will be on Wednesday, June 7, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the museum’s Gateway Auditorium in Ferrisburgh. Pictured above is the wreck of the Champlain II.
open to the public. Call 443-5286 to confirm days and times. Lecture by Christopher Merrill in Ripton. Thursday, June 8, 8:45 a.m., Barn, Bread Loaf campus. Merrill, a poet, essayist, journalist and translator will present “Corrective Readings: Translation in the Age of Trump” as part of the Bread Loaf Translators’ Conference. Free and open to the public. Call 443-5286 to confirm days and times. Lap-sit story time in Shoreham. Thursday, June 8, 11 a.m., Platt Memorial Library. Enjoy the library before we’re open for an hour of literacyrich playtime. Share stories, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. A great socialization opportunity for babies and toddlers in a low-stress environment. For ages 0-3 and their parents and caregivers. Student recital in Middlebury. Thursday, June 8, 3:30 p.m., Community Room, Eastview at Middlebury. Alex Larrow will perform. Carnival in Brandon. Thursday, June 8, 5 p.m. onwards, Estabrook Field, Route 7. Road race, kids spot, amusement rides and Bingo under the stars. For more info contact Colleen Wright at 802-282-6548 or opsarge@earthlink.net. Vermont Adult Learning Graduation in Middlebury. Thursday, June 8, 6 p.m., Kirk Alumni Center, Middlebury College. A celebration of this year’s graduates and National Adult Education Honor Society inductees. Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman will speak. For more info contact Sue Smithson at 802-388-4392 or addisoninfo@vtadultlearning.org. Bill Schubart in Middlebury. Thursday, June 8, 7-9 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, Main St. Vermont columnist and social commentator Schubart will read from and discuss his new novel, “Lila and Theron.” Puccini’s “Il Trittico” in Middlebury. Thursday, June 8, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater. The Opera Company of Middlebury will stage a trio of oneact operas by Giacomo Puccini. The cast will be directed by Douglas Anderson and the orchestra will be conducted by guest conductor Michael Sakir. Tickets $55-$80 are available on line at townhalltheater.org, by telephone at 802-3829222 or in person at the Town Hall Theater Box Office. Pre-performance talks one hour prior to curtain at the Memorial Baptist Church. For further information, info@ocmvermont.org or at the OCM web site ocmvermont.org. Readings in Ripton. Thursday, June 8, 8 p.m., Little Theatre, Bread Loaf campus. Writers John Elder and Jennifer Grotz will read from their work at the closing public event of the Bread Loaf Orion and Bread Loaf Translators’ Conferences. Free and open to the public. Call 443-5286 to confirm days and times.
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AUDITIONS FOR HENRY Miller’s “The Crucible,” based on the Salem Witch Trials and written during the era of Joseph McCarthy, will be held at Town Hall Theater on Monday, June 5, and Wednesday, June 7, at 7 p.m. The play will be performed by the Middlebury Community Players in the fall.
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Artist reception and wine tasting in Bristol. Friday, June 9, 4-6 p.m., Art on Main. Come and see Ginny Joyner’s work and sample six different wines. More info at 802-453-4032. Opening art reception in Middlebury. Friday, June 9, 5-7 p.m., Edgewater on the Green. A reception for the juried show “The Color of Light,” including works by Julie Houck, William B. Hoyt, Heamin Jeong, Cristine Kossow, Lucy MacGillis and Carl Rabe.
Carnival in Brandon. Friday, June 9, 5-10 p.m., Estabrook Field, Route 7. Kids Spot, vendors, amusement rides, and Teen dance with DJ Primary Instinct. For more info contact Colleen Wright at 802-282-6548 or opsarge@earthlink. net. Red Hot Juba on stage in New Haven. Friday, June 9, 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Peak Winery, 142 River Rd. Swinging Jazz, soul and blues. Part of the Winery’s free Friday night concerts. Bring a picnic and something to sit on. Rain or shine. Wine and food available for sale. More info at 802-388-7368 or lincolnpeakvineyard.com. Portrait of Christian Wolff in Salisbury. Friday, June 9, 8 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church. New Music On the Point presents a portrait concert and on-stage conversation with the legendary composer Christian Wolff, the only remaining member of the revolutionary New York School of Composers and a Professor Emeritus of Dartmouth College. Performers will include luminaries of the contemporary music world, including the JACK Quartet, pianist Ursula Opens, Bent Frequency Duo, and percussionist Jan Williams.
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Vermont Days at State Parks. Saturday, June 10, Statewide. Bring the family to your choice of Vermont state parks (day use), fish at any Fish & Wildlife fishing access (no license required for the day); enjoy free entry at State Historic Sites and free admission to the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier. Monthly wildlife walk in Middlebury. Saturday, June 10, 7-9 a.m., Otter View Park, intersection of Weybridge St. and Pulp Mill Bridge Rd. Otter Creek Audubon and the Middlebury Area Land Trust invite community members to help survey birds and other wildlife at Otter View Park and the Hurd Grassland. Meet at the parking area. Birders of all ages and abilities welcome. For more information call 388-6019 or 388-1007. Carnival in Brandon. Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m.11 p.m., Estabrook Field, Route 7. STEM event at 10 a.m. Carnival opens at noon. Kids spot, vendors amusement rides, Battle of the Bands, Tintype Gypsies, Ben Fuller, and Jamie Lee Thurston. For more info contact Colleen Wright at 802-282-6548 or opsarge@earthlink.net. New England Review annual gathering in Middlebury. Saturday, June 10, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Room 229, Axinn Center, Middlebury College. As part of Middlebury College Alumni Weekend, College alumni and faculty authors will gather to read from their stories, poems and essays. Chicken and biscuit supper in Vergennes. Saturday, June 10, 5-6:30 p.m., Vergennes United Methodist Church, Main St. across from the Opera House. Menu includes chicken and biscuits, stuffing, vegetable, roll, and dessert. Adults: $9, Children $5. Served buffet style. Takeout available. Info. 802-877-3150. Puccini’s “Il Trittico” in Middlebury. Saturday, June 10, 7:30 p.m. Town Hall Theater. The Opera Company of Middlebury will stage a trio of one-act operas by Giacomo Puccini. The cast will be directed by Douglas Anderson and the orchestra will be conducted by guest conductor Michael Sakir. Tickets are $55-$80 and are available on line at townhalltheater.org, by telephone
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communitycalendar bias. Professor Seguino will report on her most recent research on racial disparities in policing, Professor Ralph will place the Black Lives Matter movement in the context of 20th-century civil rights, and Lieutenant Scott will talk about State Police efforts. Tickets $2 program only or free with Museum admission. For more info contact Jane Williamson at Rokeby@comcast.net.
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CARL RABE’S PAINTING “Early Fall Afternoon” is one of the paintings featured in Edgewater Gallery’s juried show “The Color of Light.” An opening reception for the show will be held on Friday, June 9, from 5-7 p.m. at Edgewater on the Green. at 802-382-9222 or in person at the Town Hall Theater Box Office. Pre-performance talks one hour prior to curtain at the Memorial Baptist Church. For further information, info@ocmvermont.org or at the OCM web site ocmvermont.org. “Voyage Of The Log People” performance in Brandon. Saturday, June 10, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Town Hall. A new show from Drum Journeys Of Earth put together by Limbo Lounge, a world beat group made up of violin, keyboard, guitars, drums, drums, drums and newly added brass instruments, in combination with the West African Djembe Ensemble. Showcasing the log drum with Maori sticks and chants. Tickets: Adults $7. Seniors, Students & Military $5. Tickets available at the door. Gypsy Reel on stage in Brandon. Saturday, June 10, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. A Celtic band that rocks, Gypsy Reel plays high energy, stirring music rooted in the Celtic tradition but garnered from the whole world. Last chance to see the full five-piece lineup before bassist, Silas Hamilton, heads off to Europe to live the traveling gypsy life. Tickets $20. Pre-concert dinner available for $25. Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB.
More info or reservations at 802-247-4295 or info@brandon-music.net.
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Vermont Days at State Parks. Sunday June 11, Statewide. Bring the family to your choice of Vermont state parks (day use), fish at any Fish & Wildlife fishing access (no license required for the day); enjoy free entry at State Historic Sites and free admission to the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier. Carnival in Brandon. Sunday, June 11, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Estabrook Field, Route 7. Worship service at 10:30, Carnival open at noon. Vendors, amusement rides, Christian rock, country and folk concerts throughout the afternoon and evening. For more info contact Bill Moore at bmoore@townofbrandon.com or Colleen Wright at opsarge@earthlink.net. Black Lives Matter forum in Ferrisburgh. Sunday, June 11, 3 p.m., Rokeby Museum, 4334 Route 7. Three panelists — historian Jim Ralph, economist Stephanie Seguino, and Vermont State Police Lieutenant Garry Scott — will discuss implicit
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Lecture on Cuba in Vergennes. Wednesday, June 14, 10:30 a.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Tim Weed, of National Geographic, presents “A Playground for Empire: Historical Perspectives on Cuba and the U.S.A.” All are welcome. Park bench dedication ceremony in Vergennes. Wednesday, June 14, 11 a.m., Macdonough Park. The Seth Warner — Rhoda Farrand Chapter of the NSDAR has purchased a park bench in appreciation of our Vietnam Veterans. All Vietnam era veterans and the general public are invited to attend. “Michelangelo: Love and Death” on screen in Middlebury. Wednesday, June 14, 11 a.m., Town Hall Theater. This film spans the life of the great artist and explores his legacy. Part of THT’s Great Art Wednesdays series. Tickets: $10/$5 students, available townhalltheater.org, 802-382-9222, at the THT box office, or at the door Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. or one hour before show time. Book discussion in Middlebury. Friday, July 14, 6-7 p.m., the Vermont Book Shop, Main St. Meet and discuss “Ties” by Domenico Starnone. Singles Book Club, for literary-minded singles, meets the second (or first occasionally) Friday of every month in the store. Book club meeting in Bridport. Wednesday June 14, 7 p.m., Bridport Highway Department Conference Room, Crown Point Rd. at Short St. The Bridport Book Club final meeting of the season will discuss Chris Bohjalian’s “Sleepwalker” and pick books for fall. All interested readers welcome. Call 758-2858 for more information. Trail Around Bristol meeting in Bristol. Wednesday, June 14, 7-8:30 p.m., new Bristol Fire House meeting room. Come and share thoughts on creating a Trail Around Bristol — a multi-use path in the woods with easy access from the village. Contact Porter Knight at 802-453-5445 or knight@gmavt.net for more info. Morton Feldman’s “Crippled Symmetry” in Brandon. Wednesday, June 14, 8 p.m., Compass Music and Art Center, 333 Jones Dr. A performance of Feldman’s 90-minute masterpiece, written in 1983 for a trio of flutes, vibraphone/glockenspiel and piano — a musical distillation of the abstract paintings of Mark Rothko and Persian rugs.
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“The History Of Hop Farming In Vermont,” in Bristol. Thursday, June 15, 7 p.m., Howden Hall, 19 West Street. The Bristol Historical Society will host Starksboro native Kathleen Norris, who will discuss hop framing in Vermont Open to the public. Call Steve Ayotte at 453-7709 for details.
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Cornwall Playground Committee fundraiser in Middlebury. Friday, June 16, 6-9 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern, 86 Main St. Come enjoy good food, company, and music at Two Brothers Tavern to benefit the Cornwall Playground. The Station Mountain Band and Double or Nothing will perform. Suggested donation $10 at the door. Also reserve raffle for Woody Jackson’s original watercolor “Red Fields”. Raffle tickets, $10, available that night and at the Cornwall School, Cornwall Town Office, and Two Brothers. Contact Jen Kravitz, 802-462-2463 or jkravitz@ acsu.org for more info. Hiroya Tsukamoto in Brandon. Friday, June 16, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Come hear this one-of-a-kind composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter from Kyoto, Japan. Concert tickets are $20. A pre-concert dinner is available for $25. Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Call 802-247-4295 or e-mail info@ brandon-music.net for reservations or for more information.
LIVEMUSIC Red Hot Juba in New Haven. Friday, June 9, 6 p.m., Lincoln Peak Winery. Portrait of Christian Wolff in Salisbury. Friday, June 9, 8 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church Gypsy Reel in Brandon. Saturday, June 10, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music. Morton Feldman’s ‘Crippled Symmetry’ in Brandon. Wednesday, June 14, 8 p.m., Compass Music and Art Center. Hiroya Tsukamoto in Brandon. Monday, June 19, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music. Northern Third Piano Quartet in Brandon. Saturday, June 17, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music. See a full listing of
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Gypsy Reel to bring high energy music to Brandon A Celtic band that rocks, Gypsy Gypsy Reel’s lineup includes Reel plays high energy, stirring hot banjoist, guitarist and vocalist music rooted in the Celtic tradition Claudine Langille, formerly of but garnered from the whole “Touchstone,” the sensational world. Brandon Music welcomes Irish/American fusion band that them back, Saturday, June 10, at won critical acclaim on both 7:30 p.m., for your last sides of the Atlantic; chance to see the full Graham Parker, eclectic five-piece lineup before fiddler extraordinaire; bassist, Silas Hamilton, Camille Parker who heads off to Europe to has captivated the live the traveling gypsy hearts of audiences life. across the globe with The band’s seven by Greg Pahl her mandolin, bodhran recordings feature music and vocals; Reagh from the tradition as Greenleaf, formerly with well as original material the famous Clancys, on from the band. At Brandon Music bodhran and vocals; and the young they will perform an eclectic mix prodigy Silas Hamilton on standup of new and old material from their bass. long career. The common theme, Their concert and festival tours as usual, will be their joyous throughout the U.S., Canada and approach to music and the fun they the U.K. have gained them rave share with the audience during live reviews. Other festival appearances performances. have included the Lunenberg
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OPERA COMPANY OF Middlebury continues it run of Puccini’s “Il Trittico” at Town Hall Theater June 8 and June 10 at 7:30 p.m.
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in Vermont. 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 2474295 or e-mail info@brandonmusic.net for reservations or for more information. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road in Brandon. A TRIO OF OPERAS IN ONE EXCITING EVENING AT THT Opera Company of Middlebury will continue to present Puccini’s Il Trittico at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 8 and Saturday, June 10 at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater (a few tickets may still be available for the Thursday performance only). There’s nothing like it in all of opera. Responding to the rage for one-act operas at the turn of the last century, Giacomo Puccini created not one but three one-acts, each in a completely different style, all to be performed on the same evening. It was a composer at the height of his powers, showing the world everything that he, and opera, could do. Now in its 14th season, OCM has become one of the most admired small opera companies in the country. “The main thing that sets us apart,” says OCM artistic director Douglas Anderson,” is that we
mount fully staged productions in a very intimate theater. In our 232seat theater, grand opera becomes almost unbelievably compelling.” OCM has assembled a cast of professional singers from across the country. The production also features two Vermont singers: soprano Sarah Cullins in several roles, and soprano Suzanne Kantorski in the title role of Suor Angelica. This year’s production features guest conductor Michael Sakir at the helm of the Opera Company of Middlebury Orchestra. Once again the entire run will be sold-out by opening night. Rows B & C $55, Rows D-M $65, Balcony $80. A few tickets may still be available for Thursday at the THT box office, 382-9222, townhalltheater.org, or in person Monday – Saturday noon to 5 p.m. THE COLOR OF LIGHT AT EDGEWATER Edgewater Gallery on the Green, 6 Merchants Row in Middlebury, announces its first Juried Show and Competition, “The Color Of Light,” which will be on display for the month of June. There will be an Opening Reception on Friday, June 9th, from 5 to 7 p.m. It was an extremely competitive field, with over 200 remarkable works submitted from over 100 (See Arts Beat, Page 11)
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“CASCADING LIGHT,” by William B. Hoyt is one the paintings on view as part of Edgewater Gallery on the Green’s first juried show. The Show runs through the month of June, with an opening reception on June 9, from 5-7 p.m.
Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) oil, acrylic, watercolor and pastel artists from all over the Northeast. Juror Andrea Rosen, curator at the Fleming Museum of Art at the University of Vermont asks, “How does one whittle 215 beautiful and interesting paintings down to a select 30?” She felt one could interpret the term broadly but found herself using the show title and prompt “The Color of Light” to make such difficult choices, “focusing on works that directly expressed this idea in some way.” The jurors will be present to make the announcement of winners in Best in Show, second place and third place. Light bites will be available from Grapevine Grille, Drop In Brewery will be offering beer tastings, and live music will be performed by Simply Acoustic, an unplugged duo covering the classics. For further information on The Color of Light, please call the gallery at 989-7419, email info@ edgewatergallery-vt.com or visit edgewatergallery-vt.com. CHRISTIAN WOLFF IN SALISBURY As part of Point Counterpoint’s New Music On the Point series, legendary composer Christian Wolff and other luminaries of the contemporary music world, will give a portrait concert and onstage conversation. Wolff is the only remaining member of the revolutionary New York School of Composers, which includes John Cage, and a Professor Emeritus of Dartmouth College. Performers will include luminaries of the contemporary music world, including the JACK Quartet, pianist Ursula Oppens — also a contemporary of Cage, Bent Frequency Duo, and percussionist Jan Williams, as well as newcomers to the scene: the Amaranth Quartet, forty/sixty, and an ensemble of student and faculty performers, coached by Jan Williams. Wolff is also a renowned melodica player and will show off his talents on that unusual instrument. A range
of works, representing over 50 years of compositional activity, will be performed, with personal and insightful commentary provided by the composer. The performance, which is free and open to the public, will take place on Friday, June 9, at 8 p.m. at the Salisbury Congregational Church. More info at newmusiconthepoint.com. TWO BROTHERS TAVERN There will be three live musical performances this week at Two Brothers Tavern located at 86 Main Street in Middlebury. Join Two Brothers every Wednesday, at 9 p.m. for 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, at 9 p.m. on Friday, Two Brothers presents Robert Lighthouse and a.m. rejoice. A native of Sweden, Lighthouse first came to the United States at the age of 18 to learn about the Mississippi Delta Blues. His simultaneous work on guitar and harmonica has received rave reviews in major Blues publications throughout the United States, Europe and Australia. Marcie Hernandez and Joe Adler are a.m. rejoice, an indie folk music duo that offers a mix of originals and choice covers in English and Spanish, sometimes with both languages intertwined within the same song. Finally, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Cooie Sings takes to the Tavern’s stage. Her clear and vibrant vocal styling evokes a dollop of Blues, hints of Jazz, Folk and some old time Rock’n’Roll. Free entry. RED HOT JUBA AT LINCOLN PEAK VINEYARD Red Hot Juba will play a hip shaking, high stepping guaranteed good time at Lincoln Peak Vineyard on Friday, June 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. Quick, agile, and energetic, Red Hot Juba takes the soul of the Blues, the infectious twang of (See Beat, Page 13)
ARIES: March 21-April 20. Aries, remaining quiet about how you truly feel about someone will not be helpful this week. It’s better if you unleash your emotions and let your loved one know the truth. TAURUS: April 21May 21. Your dedication could be the key to putting things back on track at work, Taurus. After a little turbulence, everything will work out once more with you on task. GEMINI: May 22-June 21. Gemini, profound change is never easy, but you have to give it a try. Start slowly with little things that may not affect you as much, then build up to bigger changes. CANCER: June 22July 22. You may be feeling invincible this week because you haven’t run up against much resistance lately, Cancer. Just don’t believe everything will be a piece of cake. LEO: July 23-Aug. 23. Leo, you are on a roll this week, and everything you encounter puts an extra spring in your step. Just don’t get so engrossed in your progress that you forget others. VIRGO: Aug. 24-Sept. 22. Virgo, your creativity is overflowing this week. This proves a boon to anyone who has asked for your assistance with party planning, decorating or other creative pursuits. LIBRA: Sept. 23-Oct. 23. Libra, this week you feel more comfortable working with others in a group than you do on solo projects. This reinforces to others that you are a team player and a valuable asset. SCORPIO: Oct. 24Nov. 22. Others won’t stand in your way this week, Scorpio. You
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School Briefs County students graduate from CCV
RED HOT JUBA will bring its infectious blend of music to Lincoln Peak Vineyard on June 9.
Beat (Continued from Page 11) juke-joint Country, and a touch of irreverence and makes it all swing with abandon. These guys weave guitars, vocal harmonies, horns, bass and drums through eclectic, impulsive, unpredictable sets that cover — and savor — a broad expanse of musical ground. The quartet features D. Davis, Eric Krull, Bryan Aubin and Steve Goldman. The vineyard opens at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking. Food will be for sale by Antidote of Vergennes, and wine by the glass. Admission is free. Bring lawn chairs or a picnic blanket. The Wine Down Friday series happens rain or shine—there’s room on the winery porch in the
case of rain. No alcohol may be brought onto the grounds, and please leave your pets at home. Lincoln Peak Vineyard is located at 142 River Road in New Haven. More information is at lincolnpeakvineyard.com. LIVE MUSIC AT 51 MAIN There will be one live musical event this week at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 9, at Middlebury’s 51 Main when the Anthony Santor Jazz Group takes the stage. The Anthony Santor Jazz Group is the hottest and freshest Jazz in town, performing hard swinging Jazz tunes from the American Song Book and original material. All ages, no cover. For additional information visit go51main.com or phone 388-8209.
The following students at the Community College of Vermont earned Associate Degrees at the College’s 50th commencement on Saturday, June 3, 2017. BRISTOL: Abbagale L. Beaucage, Maura C. Earley, Sarah L. Heffernan, Samantha R. Shultz and Jason T. Wiley. FERRISBURGH: Hanna L. Mailloux. HANCOCK: Laura M. Weber. LINCOLN: Kristen J. Lavigne, Samantha E. Masterson and Taylor L. Masterson. MIDDLEBURY: Mallory T. Anderson, Madelin J. Field, Jamie D. Goulding and Katie L. Wilkins. NEW HAVEN: Miss Nicole E. Haury and Chelsy H. Jackson. ORWELL: Michelle J. Rogals. STARKSBORO: Thomas McKean Jr. VERGENNES: Tara L. Brooks, Stephanie C. Bushee, Christopher W. Fish, Chelsea J. Ross and Leslie L. Scribner.
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Watercolor exhibit opens in Bristol BRISTOL — Art on Main will present an exhibit of watercolor paintings and prints by artist Ginny Joyner. The exhibit opens Friday, June 9, from 4-6 p.m. with an artist’s reception and wine tasting by Almost Home of Bristol and will be on display through mid-July. Ginny Joyner is a wellknown Vermont painter and illustrator from Colchester. She has a colorful, joyful style that celebrates the subjects she chooses whether it be a garden of lush peonies, an illustrated broadside of cheeses from around the world or a goddess in a Zenlike setting. Joyner‘s work celebrates everything we love — gardens, food, flowers, animals, shoes, vintage cups — anything with a story or a beautiful design. Her illustrated vegetable botanicals are elegant and timeless, seeming almost iconic to life in Vermont. She paints flowers that are lush and loose and make you want to go outside and pick a bouquet. Her illustrated giclee. prints —a process that uses fade-resistant, archival inks and archival substrates to print on large format printers — include collections of French cheeses, sushi, goats, cows, even bacon. Joyner offers watercolor classes to all levels at her Colchester studio and sells a full range of original paintings, archival giclee prints and cards. She also works freelance as an illustrator.
Teachers honored as ‘unsung heroes’ COLCHESTER — In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week May 8 through May 12, the admissions office at Saint Michael’s College asked first-year students to share about the teachers who truly made a difference in their lives and inspired them to pursue higher education. Students responded immediately with heartfelt words of praise for the teachers who had meant so much to them. Two Addison County students identified teachers that made a significant difference in their lives, nominating those teachers as St. Michael’s “Unsung Heroes.” MaKayla Foster, a first-year English & Elementary Education major and the daughter of James and Tricia Foster of Middlebury, has nominated Karen Greene of Middlebury Union High School. Aaron Gaines, son of Scott and Mary Gaines of Vergennes and a first-year Business Administration major, has nominated Beth Adreon of Vergennes Union High School. This year Saint Michael’s announced 57 Unsung Heroes from 54 schools in 10 states across 2 nations, recognized and nominated because of their passion for teaching, ability to go above the call of duty, and taking time to connect with students.
ARTIST GINNY JOYNER’S work will be on display at Art on Main beginning June 9.
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Champlain College names dean’s list BURLINGTON — The following students have been named to the Champlain College dean’s list for achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in the spring 2017 semester. Kayla Sawyer of Vergennes, Chelsea Rublee of Starksboro, Zachary Denis of Salisbury, Ashley Martin of Vergennes, Emma Reed of Vergennes, Mark Jipner of Bristol,
Morgan Salter of Bristol, Melinda Lathrop of Bristol, Jocelyn Bedell of Bristol and Lindsay Morley of Vergennes. Also Jaymee Fulcher of Vergennes, Austin Roorda of New Haven, Alissa Pabon of Ferrisburgh, Ronald Bragg of Vergennes, Amanda Cousino of Vergennes and Jeremy Stocker of Bridport.
Norwich University in Northfield, Vt., has announced its dean’s list student for the 2017 spring semester. Four students from Addison County were included in
that list: Cody Alexander of Bristol, Darren Desabrais of Middlebury, Zachariah Mlcuch of New Haven and Christopher Leach of Vergennes.
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MONDAY
EAGLE SOPHOMORE ERIKA Tracey avoids a tag by Springfield’s Cassidy Otis and slides safely into home Saturday in Bristol. The Eagles won the game, 8-0. Independent photo/Trent Campbell
Eagle softball blanks Cosmos
By ANDY KIRKALDY BRISTOL — The top-seeded Mount Abraham Union High School softball team on Saturday used sharp pitching, strong defense and timely hitting to blank visiting No. 8 Springfield, 8-0, in a Division II quarterfinal. The 12-5 Eagles will next host No. 4 Fair Haven (12-5) and ace hurler Olivia Bowen, who struck out 15 in shutting out No. 5 Fairfax on Saturday, in a semifinal scheduled for Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. The D-II final will be played in Poultney, possibly on Friday or Saturday afternoon. No. 3 Lyndon and No. 2 Randolph will meet in the other semi. Mount Abe did not play any of those three teams this spring. The Eagles got good work from their own No. 1 hurler, senior Ra(See Softball, Page 17)
Tiger girls top Cougars, 11-5, to reach D-I lacrosse semifinals By ANDY KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY — For 24 minutes of Friday’s Division I quarterfinal on Middlebury College’s Kohn Field, the Middlebury Union High School girls’ lacrosse team did not look like an undefeated No. 1 seed: The Tigers trailed No. 8 Mount Mansfield, 4-0, and were turning the ball over. In a span of 27 seconds it was 4-3. The goals came courtesy of a solo move by middie Andi Boe at 0:42; a draw control and a move by middie Isabel Rosenberg that resulted in a foul and a successful free position shot from a sharp angle; and a Boe draw control after which she raced down the field and whipping the ball high into the net with 15 seconds left in the half. Those goals were the first of 11 straight for the Tigers in what proved to be an 11-5 win over MMU (10-7). Boe, who scored four goals and scooped four ground balls, said the Tigers might have been “apprehensive” early on against an MMU team that had played them tough
this spring, but knew what they had to do. “We came out and realized our season was going to end, and we did not want it to end today, and basically we just cleaned things up,” Boe said. “I just think we focused in on the little things that were falling apart.” And, yes, those three goals late in the half helped. “That was huge for both us and them,” Boe said. “We just completely had the momentum going into the second half, and they were way on their heels.” Coach Kelley Higgins called the win “definitely a team effort” as the quicker Tigers won 13 of 16 draws and scooped 33 of 46 ground balls. Rosenberg scored three goals and recorded seven draw controls and seven ground balls; middie Satchel McLaughlin contributed a goal, an assist, four draw controls and five ground balls, and defender Lacey Greenamyre added four ground balls. Another factor was the Tigers’ work to regain the ball once they lost it. Attackers Mikayla Robin-
son and Emily Laframboise (three goals) in particular joined the middies in harassing the Cougars, and defenders Riley Fenster, Keagan Dunbar, Abby Gleason and Greenamyre broke up plays. “The defense started with the re-defend by the offense,” Higgins said. “I give so much credit to our core defenders, goalie included, but I’m also going to say our defense started in our offensive end, turning the ball over. That’s so much part of the momentum shift, when we can keep the ball down at that end of the field.” Tiger goalie Raven Payne made three of her four saves in the first half to keep the game close, but could not stop Madison Gay six minutes in, Allison Charland at 16:40, a Natalie Mohn free position at 12:49, and Ella King, from Charland, at 4:22. Then Boe and Rosenberg let both teams know the game was on. Higgins praised their effort. “They motivate their teammates by how they play,” she said. “They both play end to end. Those two are (See Tiger girls’ lacrosse, Page 18)
MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School sophomore Emily Laframboise scored three goals against Mt. Mansfield last Friday afternoon. Independent photo/Trent Campbell
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Score BOARD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls Lacrosse D-I Playoffs 6/2 #1 MUHS vs. #8 MMU......................11-5 D-II Playoffs 6/1 #8 St. J vs. #11 VUHS....................20-10 Boys’ Lacrosse D-I Playoffs 6/2 #2 CVU vs. #8 MUHS.........................8-6 D-III Playoffs 6/1 #5 OV vs. #4 Mt. Abe......................11-10 6/3 #1 Hartford vs. #5 OV.......................12-1 Softball D-I Playoffs 6/1 #5 MUHS vs. #12 U-32.....................19-4 6/2 #4 Essex vs. #5 MUHS................. 2-1 (9) D-II Playoffs 6/1 #6 OV vs. #11 Hartford.......................5-4 6/2/3 #3 Lyndon vs. #6 OV....................17-3 6/3 #1 Mt. Abe vs. #8 Springfield..............8-0 Baseball D-II Playoffs 6/1 #3 OV vs. #14 Milton..........................6-3 6/1 #5 Mt. Abe vs. #12 Lyndon.................6-5 6/2 #4 U-32 vs. #5 Mt. Abe................. 3-2 (8) 6/2 #3 OV vs. #6 Bellows Falls.................5-1 Boys’ Tennis D-I Playoffs 6/1 #9 Stowe vs. #8 MUHS......................7-0
Schedule HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls Lacrosse D-I Playoffs 6/6 #4 Rice at #1 MUHS.................4:30 p.m. 6/6 #7 CVU at #2 Mt. Anthony........4:30 p.m. Final at UVM...........................................TBA Softball D-II Playoffs 6/6 #4 Fair Haven at #1 Mt. Abe ....4:30 p.m. 6/6 #3 Lyndon at #2 Randolph.......4:30 p.m. Final at Poultney.....................................TBA Baseball D-II Playoffs 6/6 #3 OV at #2 Fairfax..................4:30 p.m. 6/6 #4 U-32 at #1 Lamoille.............4:30 p.m. Final........................................................TBA
LEFT, EAGLE SOPHOMORE Ruby Ball smacked a two-run triple in Mt. Abraham’s 8-0 win over Springfield Saturday afternoon. Right, Mount Abraham Union High School senior Rachael McCormick pitched a two-hit shutout in Saturday’s Division II quarterfinal against Springfield. Independent photos/Trent Campbell
Softball (Continued from Page 16) chael McCormick, vs. the 9-9 Cosmos. McCormick carried a no-hitter into the sixth and finished with a two-hitter, striking out six and walking two. The only Cosmo threats came in the sixth and seventh. In the sixth, Ashley Chamberlin singled cleanly to right center with one out to break up the no-hitter, and leadoff hitter Lina Geyer followed with a walk. Hailey Robtoy then lined the ball right at second baseman Emily Aldrich, who caught the ball and doubled Geyer off first to end the rally. In the seventh, Julianna Albero-Levin reached on a two-out error, the only Eagle miscue of the day, and Madee Stagner followed with the Cosmos’ second hit. But McCormick struck out the final hitter to wrap up the shutout. Along the way Jenna McArdle made two running catches in center
field, shortstop Katelynn Ouellette racked up two putouts and three assists, and third baseman Erika Tracey made a nice play going to her left. “It really was a team effort. We made some really good defensive plays. There were a couple balls hit pretty deep, and Jenna went and got them in centerfield,” Mount Abe Coach Don McCormick said. “That was probably one of our best defensive games this year.” As for his pitcher, McCormick said she mixed her pitches well, including an effective changeup, and threw strikes. “She was strong. She has a couple injuries she’s been battling, and I’m proud of her as her dad and her coach,” he said. The Eagles did not mash the ball, possibly because Springfield pitcher Hannah Crosby was so wild it was difficult to get in a rhythm — she walked 10. The Cosmos also strug-
gled in the field, with five errors. The Eagles struck for three in the first. After a walk and an error, left fielder Ruby Ball lined a two-out triple to right to score Aldrich and McArdle. Ball then trotted home when the Cosmos dropped a Tracey pop-up. “That early triple was huge. It got us going,” McCormick said. Ouellette contributed a clutch two-out hit in the third to make it 5-0. Ball, Tracey and Genysis Berube walked with none out to lead the bases. Crosby bore down to get the next two hitters, but Ouellette dropped a single into center field to score Ball and Tracey. “That definitely was a big hit,” McCormick said. The Cosmos gave the Eagles a run in the fourth. McCormick reached on an error, and McArdle hit a ground ball to second base. The fielder tried to tag the speedy McCormick, but missed, and both
runners were safe on the fielder’s choice. They moved up on Ball’s grounder to second base, and Tracey drove in McCormick with another grounder to second to make it 6-0. Another error helped the Eagles add their final two runs in the sixth. McArdle led off with a ground ball to short, and the throw pulled the first baseman off the bag. McArdle stole second and scored on Tracey’s booming double to center. Berube then singled through the right side to plate pinchrunner Jessalyn Murray and cap the scoring. As for Tuesday’s game, McCormick said he had been expecting his team to face Fair Haven — and Bowen — at some point on the road to the title. “We see her a lot in the summer, a lot of these kids. I feel confident we hit that kind of pitching,” McCormick said. “We’ll compete with them, for sure.”
Eagle baseball falls to Raiders By ANDY KIRKALDY BRISTOL — The defending champion Mount Abraham Union High School baseball team’s magical two-year run through the Division II playoffs came to an end on Friday, when the No. 5 Eagles lost to No. 4 U-32 on an extra-inning walk-off homer, 3-2. The Eagles had advanced to that quarterfinal with a dramatic rally in their first-round game. Mount Abe (8-10) twice took onerun leads vs. the 12-5 Raiders. In the first inning George Bailey walked, courtesy runner Foster Collette stole second and scored on Adam Whitcomb’s two-out single. U32’s Carter Pelzel homered in the third to tie the game, but the Eagles made it 2-1 on a walk to Jared Forand and two two-out singles from Dustin Whitcomb and Chris Wood. U-32 answered in the bottom
of the inning on a single and Cooper Lamb’s two-out RBI double. Bailey, who allowed six hits and two walks and struck out four, kept U-32 off the board until the eight inning, when Quentin Pelzel homered to lead off and ended the Eagles’ dream of repeating. On Thursday, the Eagles rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh to get past No. 12 Lyndon, 6-5. Wood lead off with a single to center, and starting pitcher Whitcomb drew a walk. A Coleman Russell groundout advanced the runners to second and third with two out. Zach Hines then singled to score both runners and tie the game. After Hines stole second base, Keion Correll grounded to shortstop, and Hines scored the winning run when the throw sailed wide of first. Dustin Whitcomb earned the pitching win in relief.
TIGER JUNIOR SATCHEL McLaughlin gets off a shot against Mt. Mansfield last Friday afternoon. McLaughlin had a goal and an assist in Middlebury’s 11-5 win. Independent photo/Trent Campbell
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Local track athletes excel at D-II meet EAST MONTPELIER — Mount Abraham Union High School junior Lydia Pitts won the girls’ 100-meter hurdles, long jump and triple jump at Saturday’s Division II championship meet at U-32. Eagle senior Finn Clements won the boys’ javelin and Eagle junior Emma Radler claimed the D-II girls’ pole vault title. Tiger senior Henry Ganey took second in the boys’ 800, and junior Chloe Kane was third in the girls’ 100. All six of the Tiger boys and girls’ relay teams finished either second or third, and the Tiger girls finished fourth for the best local team performance. For Vergennes, senior runners Megan Rooney and Sadie Kass and sophomore runner Wade Mullin all placed in events. The Independent will publish complete results in Thursday’s edition.
TIGER JUNIOR ISABEL Rosenberg lunges toward the Mt. Mansfield goal last Friday. Rosenberg scored three goals in Middlebury’s 11-5 win.
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Tiger girls’ lacrosse (Continued from Page 16 running more than anybody else on the field and yet they don’t tire and make crucial plays and score and cause turnovers.” Rosenberg tied the score at 22:58 of the second, picking up a failed MMU clear and running in from the restraining line. After sustained pressure Boe gave MUHS the lead at 15:55 by converting a free position.
Then the Tiger D sparked the attack. Rosenberg knocked the ball loose at midfield, and Laframboise ran it in from 50 yards out at 13:59 to make it 6-4. The Cougars won the draw, and Payne got her hands on a hard King shot to knock it wide left. The ball went to Boe, who sprinted the length of the field to make it 7-4 at 12:37. Then Fenster caused a turnover, and a minute later McLaugh-
lin fed Laframboise to make it 8-4. Laframboise, McLaughlin and Rosenberg tacked on goals to finish the Tigers’ 11-0 run. Charland broke MMU’s 25-minute drought in the final minute, and Cougar goalie Joanna Wright stopped five shots. The 16-0 Tigers are set to host No. 4 Rice (12-5) on Tuesday at 4:30; the Tigers won at Rice, 10-6, back in April. No. 2 seed and defending champion Mount Anthony
(16-0) gets No. 7 Champlain Valley (10-6) at the same time. Boe said the Tigers will be confident moving forward, especially after Friday’s rally. “Having come back from a 4-0 deficit, anything that happens in the coming games, we know that we’ve done it before,” Boe said. “We’ve made it work, so that’s huge.”
Hornets oust Tiger softball Otter 9s oust Terriers, 5-1, advance to semis
By ANDY KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY — The No. 5 Middlebury Union High School softball team coasted to a firstround win in the Division I playoffs on this past Thursday, but lost at defending champion and No. 4 seed Essex on Friday, 2-1, in a nine-inning quarterfinal. The Tigers finished another strong season at 13-5, while the Hornets improved to 14-4. On Friday the Tigers took a 1-0 lead in the third inning on backto-back doubles by seniors Payton Buxton and Darcy Staats. Through the top of the fourth the Tigers had five hits off winning pitcher Caitlin Toth, including a double and a single by Bridget Audet and another hit by Buxton. But Toth retired the next 15 batters even though she struck out just three in nine innings, and the Hornets rallied to win.
In the fourth Sarah Knickerbocker drilled a solo homer to tie the game, and the Hornets broke through for the winning run in the ninth after Buxton (11 strikeouts, five hits allowed) had retired 13 straight batters. Jamie Morin worked a 10-pitch walk, the Hornets bunted her to second, and Molly Bruyns drove a hit to left center to end the ballgame and the Tigers’ season. On Thursday, the Tigers thumped No. 12 U-32, 19-4, after scoring 14 runs in the third inning. Gwen Stafford (three hits), Audet (triple, single), Lily Smith (double, single) and Ally Larocque and Taylor Sylvester (two hits apiece) led the attack. Buxton tossed three perfect innings to earn the win, striking out six.
By ANDY KIRKALDY BRANDON — The No. 3 seeded Otter Valley Union High School baseball team won its first two Division II playoff games late last week and will play on Tuesday for a berth in the final. The 12-6 Otters are scheduled to travel to meet No. 2 Fairfax (13-3) at 4:30 on Tuesday. No. 1 Lamoille (171) is set to host No. 4 U-32 (12-5) at the same time as, unlike last season, the D-II tournament has followed regular-season form. The time and place for the final has not been announced. On Friday, the Otters made the most of four hits to defeat 2016 finalist and No. 6 seed Bellows Falls, 5-1. Payson Williams tossed a four-hitter and struck out six, allowing only an unearned run. He worked out of trou-
ble after walking six, including starting a first-inning double play (one of two the Otters turned) with the bases loaded. Reilly Shannon also ended the fourth inning by throwing a Terrier out at home. OV took a 2-1 lead in the third when Derek Aines doubled, one of his two hits, and scored on an errant throw as he stole third. The Otters picked up an unearned run before Nate Hudson added some insurance by drilling a two-run double in the sixth to make it 5-1. On Thursday, Aines tossed a complete-game six-hitter and struck out 10 as the Otters outlasted No. 14 Milton, 6-3. A three-run sixth-inning proved decisive. Josh Beayon and Shannon poked two hits apiece and Williams picked up two RBIs to pace OV’s attack.
OV lax nips Eagles, falls to Hartford BRISTOL — The No. 5 Otter Valley Union High School boys’ lacrosse team upset the No. 4 Mount Abraham-Vergennes in a Division III quarterfinal this past Thursday, but No. 1 Hartford ousted the Otters under the lights on Saturday night. On Thursday the Otters earned their first playoff win since 2006, 11-10 at the Eagles’ expense. Tyson Cram led the Otters with five goals in a game that was close throughout and scored a key goal as OV took the lead in the fourth quarter. Hayden Gallo added three scores and an assist, Ethan Sulik-Doty had a goal and an assist, and Justin Tremblay and Cody O’Connell added a goal apiece. Alec Stevens backstopped the victory. Max Ratti-Bicknell led Mount Abe/Vergennes cooperative team with two goals and three assists. Jack Willis and Neo Weaver each had two goals, Nick Catlin notched a goal and an assist, and Phoenix King, Toby Bunch and Ryan Bonar added a goal each. Grady Brokaw made eight saves as the Eagles finished at 4-9. On Saturday, No. 1 Hartford breezed to a 12-1 victory over OV, improving to 10-2 in the process. Sulik-Doty found the net for the Otters, with an assist from Gallo, and Stevens made 10 saves as the Otters finished at 4-11.
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Power line developers push pause BAC results
Vt. Green Line puts permitting on hold
The cable would go under Lake Champlain to Ferrisburgh and then underground to New Haven. Green Line Infrastructure Alliance negotiated millions of dollars By GAEN MURPHREE ADDISON COUNTY — De- in concessions with New Haven and velopers of the proposed Vermont was negotiating with Ferrisburgh Green Line renewable energy proj- and Waltham, to also pay for use of ect, which would bury a high-tension their rights of way. Rossignoli declined to name any power line through part of Addison County, announced Wednesday that of the individual “stakeholders” they are voluntarily suspending the that the VGL partnership has been formal process for getting a state in discussion with. However, he explained that by “stakeholders” he permit. “We began to realize that the re- meant primarily large renewable solving of some issues regarding the power generators in northwestern injection of power in northwestern Vermont. He further explained that “large” meant projVermont was going ects that generate 20 to take a bit longer “We’re slowing megawatts or more, than we originally and include such had planned given the the regulatory sources as wind, sonumber of stakehold- process down lar, geothermal or ers that it touches on because we biomass. Also inand the complexities cluded among these of the issues,” said want the project “stakeholders” are the National Grid’s Joe to provide Rossignoli. “So we de- maximum benefit businesses that serve large-scale power cided rather than play to Vermont. And generators. that out in the regulaAt issue, said Rostory forum, it would we feel that more signoli, are the probe more productive stakeholder jected impacts that just to slow down the discussion is VGL’s 400 megapermitting process and give that discussion its required in order watts or wind and hyto achieve that.” dro from upstate New due time.” Formally speaking, — National Grid’s York might or might the VGL developers Joe Rossignoli not have on renewables generated withare requesting a volin Vermont itself. untary suspension of Said Rossignoli: “When you talk the Section 248 process before the about those kinds of impacts, it Vermont Public Service Board. “We’re slowing the regulatory isn’t black and white. It has to do process down because we want the with the assumptions that one uses project to provide maximum benefit around the time when the project to Vermont. And we feel that more will be online and what its operating stakeholder discussion is required in level will be and what the operating level of the other generators will be order to achieve that.” National Grid and Anbaric Trans- and how they’ll coincide and not mission are the development part- coincide, what the generation levners behind the Vermont Green Line els of those generators would be if multimillion-dollar-energy trans- we weren’t online. It’s sort of promission project. United as the Green jecting 20, 30 years into the future Line Infrastructure Alliance, the two around what would happen with companies seeks to lay 60 miles of these generators if we’re there or if HVDC (high voltage direct current) we aren’t there.” Asked to clarify if the issues becable to transmit 400 megawatts of electricity produced by renewable ing discussed were primarily around sources from Beekmantown, N.Y., the capacity of the main transmisinto the New England grid at the sion system in the western half of VELCO substation in New Haven. the state, Rossignoli said, “We’re
talking about our project bringing new power into the region and because the transmission system is sometimes limited in what it can accommodate that may or may not have impacts on other generators. I really can’t comment on it any more than that.” Rossignoli said that VGL developers had been working on “solving this issue for a while” but that only fairly recently did they realize “it’s an issue that’s going to take longer than any of us expected.” HAWKINS BAY Nevertheless, Rossignoli said that VGL developers would continue their negotiations with energy suppliers interested in purchasing capacity on the 400 megawatt HVDC underground cable. He also said that VGL developers are exploring a different entry point into Vermont for the cable. As originally presented, the cable would cross under Lake Champlain from Beekmantown to Kingsland Bay in Ferrisburgh and from there make its way underground to a site adjacent to the VELCO substation in New Haven. Developers are now looking at an alternative entry point in nearby Hawkins Bay. A group of Addison County residents organized as Friends of Kingsland Bay has raised concerns about cable’s being routed directly through Kingsland Bay State Park and the prime swimming, boating and protected natural areas the park encompasses. In an agreement concluded last October, the project would bring New Haven, site of the VGL converter station, benefits including payments of $1.4 million per year to the town for 40 years, with yearly 1 percent adjustments for inflation; and $4 million to build a new fire station and a new town garage. Gaen Murphree is reached at gaenm@addisonindependent.com.
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(Continued from Page 2) pre-trial information,” Donoghue Former Public Safety Commis- said. “To the contrary, the courts sioner Keith Flynn reversed that de- have noted extended questioning of cision in October of 2014 as a matter jurors, calling in additional potential of public interest, noted Donoghue, jurors, moving a trial are among the who covered the issue extensively. solutions to ensure a fair trial.” Flynn, a lawyer, also had his legal The new VSP policy on the release team study the Verof PBT results does mont Constitution and “Publicizing not extend to municthe Vermont Public Reipal police departthe level of cords Law. ments throughout the It should also be not- breath tests in state, many of which ed that breath-test re- the media has include such results sults are often available clearly delivered in their DUI press through the Depart- a safety message releases. Among the ment of Motor Vehicles through the years local agencies that before the person is arhave been providing that slows or raigned in court. these results is the “It is very disap- stops drinkers Vergennes Police pointing that the new from becoming Department. Chief Vermont public safety intoxicated.” George Merkel said commissioner, after — Mike Donoghue, he would continue to arriving from WashVermont Press do so, “until someington, D.C., opted Association one tells me to do to make this major executive director otherwise. We will change without speakdo what the law reing with members of quires me to do.” the media and those interested in Merkel said he believes publishhighway safety,” Donoghue said. ing the PBT results has provided “Publicizing the level of breath tests the public with a good reference in the media has clearly delivered point in alleged drunken driving a safety message through the years cases. that slows or stops drinkers from be“I will take it to the state’s attorcoming intoxicated.” ney and see what the other chiefs Donoghue also took issue with are doing in the county, and take it Anderson’s theory that the release from there,” Merkel said. of breath tests could taint a proseEditors note: John Flowers is a cution. past president of the VPA and cur“In over 200 years of criminal rent member of that organization’s cases in 14 counties in Vermont, media relations committee that has nobody can point to a case where been discussing press release polia prosecution was overturned by cies with state police.
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School Briefs
Three Addison County students took part in the University of New Hampshire’s Commencement ceremony held on Saturday, May 20. Emily Gibson of Bristol, graduated with a B.S. in Nutrition & Well-
ness, Cynthia Holler of Addison received a B.S. in Neuroscience & Behavior and Keegan Sullivan of Middlebury received B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
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PETS IN NEED HOMEWARD BOUND
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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. Inquiries by email ONLY- mshubert@homewardboundanimals. org. These two pups are currently staying with their guardian while we help to re-home them.
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Area Religious Directory The Addison Independent prints these free listings on a space-available basis throughout the year. Send new and updated information including schedules, staff, phone numbers, e-mail and Web addresses, to news@addisonindependent.com, or by mail, fax, or in person to our office. This religious service listing is also online at addisonindependent.com. Addison ADDISON COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH. Addison four corners, routes 22A and 17. The Rev. Stephen Payne, pastor. Worship, 10:30 a.m. WEST ADDISON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 18 Church St., West Addison, off of Route 17 and Jersey Street. The Rev. Jill Colley Robinson and Rev. Mike Doran. Sunday worship, 9 a.m. During August, the congregation will worship at the Vergennes United Methodist Church at 9 a.m. (802) 877-3376.
BRANDON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Franklin Street. Kenneth Bevan, pastor. Regular worship, 10 a.m., Sunday school every Sunday, 10 a.m. Fellowship hour, 11 a.m. Child care. Holy Communion, first Sunday. 247-6524. FOREST DALE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1895 Forest Dale Road, Brandon. The Rev. John McDonald, pastor. Sunday worship, 11 a.m.; Growth Groups on Sunday for all ages, 9:45 a.m. Handicap accessible. 247-6748 or ForestDaleWesleyan@gmail.com. LIFEBRIDGE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 97 Frog Hollow Road (formerly the Neshobe Sportsman Club). Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m. LifeGroups meet weekly, call for schedule. 247-LIFE (5433). www. lbccvt.com. LIVING WATER ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 76 North St., Forest Dale. Lewis Butterfield, pastor. Sunday service and children’s church at 10 a.m. 247-4542.
Brandon/Forest Dale BRANDON BAHA’I COMMUNITY. Meets for regular Sunday morning devotions every Sunday at 10 a.m. For location information and more, call 247-3919 or 345-0373.
OUR LADY OF GOOD HELP ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (ST. MARY’S). 38 Carver St. Fr. Vincent Onunkwo, Admin. Mass schedule: Saturday, 4 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. Tel: 247-6351.
BRANDON BAPTIST CHURCH. Routes 7 and 73 West, Brandon. Sunday services, 11 a.m.; adult and young adult Bible study, 10 a.m.; Sunday school for ages 5 and up. Wednesday prayer and Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Handicap accessible. 2473339 or www.brandonbaptistchurch.org.
ST. THOMAS & GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Route 7, Brandon village, corner of Prospect Street. 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist, no music; 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist, family-friendly service with music. Sunday morning program for children preschool and older (during the school year). 247-6759 or www.facebook.com/St.Thomas.Grace.
BRANDON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, U.C.C. The “go-to” church on the Brandon green, 1 Carver St., Route 7, P.O. Box 97, Brandon. The Rev. William L. Bartholomew, interim pastor. Sunday worship, 10 a.m. year round; Sunday school, 10 a.m. (October through May); choir, Wednesday, 7 p.m. (September through June). 802-247-6121 (office), 802-745-7515 (pastor’s cell phone) or brandoncongregationalchurch@gmail. com.
Bridport BRIDPORT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. (Conservative Congregational Church Conference). The Rev. Tim Franklin, pastor. Sunday school, 9:15 a.m.; worship service, 10:30 a.m. Coffee hour immediately after service. 7582227 or www.bridportchurch.com. HOPE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP. Bridport Community Hall, 52 Middle Road. Pastor
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Jeff Kauffman. Age graded Bible classes, 9 a.m. Second service, 10:30 a.m. Bible studies on Sunday nights. 759-2922 or hopecommunityfellowship.org. ST. BERNADETTE’S / ST. GENEVIEVE’S PARISH. Part of the combined mission of St. Mary’s in Middlebury, offers Mass Saturday, 7:30 p.m., November through April only. St. Genevieve’s in Shoreham has Mass from May through October at 7:30 p.m. Bristol BRISTOL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP. Meet at the River, 400 Rocky Dale Road. Sunday, 9 a.m. 4532660 or 453-2614. www.bristolcf.org. FEDERATED CHURCH OF BRISTOL. The Rev. Bill Elwell, pastor. Sunday worship and K-12 Sunday school, 10:15 a.m., year round. Child care provided. Coffee hour follows service. 453-2321, rescueme97@yahoo.com or www. bristolfederatedchurch.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BRISTOL. Sunday service, 10:15 a.m., Sunday school, 11 a.m.; contact person Deacon Mary Purinton, 453-2551. For special events, visit First Baptist Church, Bristol, VT, on Facebook. A welcoming familyoriented church. ST. AMBROSE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Fr. Yvon J. Royer, pastor. Saturday, 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. Confessions: Saturday, 6-6:15 p.m.; Sunday, 7-7:45 a.m. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 839 Rockydale Road. Bruce Wilkinson, pastor. Sabbath school, Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; worship, Saturday, 11 a.m.; weekly Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. 453-4712. TERASEM MOVEMENT TRANSRELIGION. 2 Park Place. Meditation on the Truth of Terasem on the 10th of each month at 10 a.m. Info: www. terasamfaith.net or terasemfaith.org.
Charlotte CHARLOTTE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Church Hill Road. The Rev. Susan Cooke Kittredge, pastor. 10 a.m.: Worship service and Sunday school. 425-3176. OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2894 Spear St. Father David G. Cray. Sunday Mass, 8 and 11 a.m. Weekday Masses, Tuesday and Thursday, 5:15 p.m. AA Meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m. 802-4252637, carmel@gmavt.net, www.olmcvt.org. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP. Charlotte Children’s Center, Ferry Road. Child care available. Pat Neal, 425-3136; Diane Butler, 425-2373. Cornwall FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF CORNWALL. Route 30. The Rev. Dr. Mary Kay Schueneman, pastor. Sunday worship 9:30 a.m., with nursery care and Christian education provided. 462-3111 or cccucc@shoreham.net. East Middlebury EAST MIDDLEBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Corner of Routes 125 and 116. Bob Bushman, pastor. Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors. Sunday worship, 9 a.m.; contemporary service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school during 9 a.m. service. 388-7423. VALLEY BIBLE CHURCH. Routes 7 and 125. Rev. Ed Wheeler. Services on Sundays: Sunday school for all ages, 9:30 a.m. Worship services 10:45 a.m. (Nursery provided) and 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesdays; Youth Group and AWANA meet on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. 388-7137 or valleybiblechurch.us. Ferrisburgh FERRISBURGH CENTER COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Route 7, Ferrisburgh, next to the town offices/Grange hall. Parking lot. (See Religious Directory, Page 23)
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Religious Directory (Continued from Page 22) The Rev. Jill C. Robinson and team. Sunday worship, 9 a.m. (802) 876-7622. NORTH FERRISBURGH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 277 Old Hollow Rd. The Rev. Kim Hornung-Marcy, pastor. Sunday worship, 10 a.m., Sunday school, 10 a.m. Nursery available. Call for information on youth group and adult education. 425-2770 or www.nfumchurch.org. Hinesburg SAINT JUDE THE APOSTLE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 10759 Route 116. Father David G. Cray. Saturday Mass, 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Mass, 9:30 a.m. Weekday Masses Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation, Saturday, 4 p.m., and by appointment. 802-482-2290, stjude@gmavt.net, www.stjudevt.org. Leicester COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 39 Windy Knoll Lane. The Rev. Philip Smith, pastor. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship service, 11 a.m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Men’s Breakfast, every third Saturday, September through May. ST. AGNES’ ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (A MISSION OF OLGH, BRANDON). Leicester Whiting Road. Fr. Vincent Onunkwo, Admin. Mass on Sunday, 8 a.m. (May though October). Tel: 247-6351. Lincoln SUNRAY MEDITATION SOCIETY AND SUNRAY PEACE VILLAGE. 2202 Downingsville Rd. Home of the Green Mountain Ani Yunwiwa and Vajra Dakini Nunnery. Cherokee Ceremonial Cycle on new moons; Cherokee and Tibetan Buddhist teachings offered. Come join us to renew the Sacred Hoop in these times. 453-4610 or www. sunray.org. UNITED CHURCH OF LINCOLN. The Rev. David Wood, pastor. Sunday worship, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school, 11:15 a.m. Sunday youth, 6:30 p.m. 4534280, ucol@gmavt.net, unitedchurchoflincoln.org. Middlebury CHAMPLAIN VALLEY UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY. Corner of Duane Court and Charles Avenue. The Rev. Barnaby Feder, minister. Sunday service 10 a.m. Religious exploration and nursery care provided. 388-8080. www.cvuus.org. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY, MIDDLEBURY. Middlebury Community House, Main and Seymour streets, Sunday, 10 a.m.; Sunday school 10 a.m., Wednesday (third weeks of the month only), 7:30 p.m. THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF MIDDLEBURY (UCC). 2 Main St. The Rev. Andrew Nagy-Benson, pastor. Sunday worship and church school at 10 a.m. Nursery care provided. 388-7634. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS. 133 Valley View Drive, Buttolph Acres. 388-3102. Bret Weekes, Stake President, Montpelier Vermont Stake. Sunday: Sacrament meeting 10 a.m.; Sunday school 11:15 a.m. EASTERN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN WORSHIP. Information on service in the Middlebury area: 453-5334. ECKANKAR. Meeting once a month at Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Info: megan.elberty@ gmail.com. Check for this month’s meeting date
and time online at www.eckankar-vt.org. GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH. 52 Merchants Row. Sunday morning worship, 10 a.m. Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m. Visitors welcome. www. gracebaptistmiddlebury.com or 453-3003. HAVURAH, THE JEWISH CONGREGATION OF ADDISON COUNTY. Havurah House, 56 North Pleasant St. A connection to Judaism and Jewish life. Independent and unaffiliated. High Holy Day services are held jointly with Middlebury College Hillel. Weekly Hebrew school from September to May. 388-8946 or www.havurahaddisoncounty.org. MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH (AMERICAN BAPTIST). South Pleasant Street. The Rev. Dr. Stephanie Allen, pastor. Sunday school for all ages (infant to adult) on Sunday, 9 a.m.; Sunday morning worship and Junior Church (worship model) with nursery, 10 a.m.; small groups, fellowship groups throughout the week. Times and dates at www.memorialbaptistvt.org or 388-7472. MIDDLEBURY FRIENDS MEETING (SOCIETY OF FRIENDS: QUAKERS). Havurah House, 56 North Pleasant St. (Route 7). Sunday, 10 a.m., First Day School (September through June), childcare provided. MIDDLEBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Corner of Route 7 and Seminary Street. Rev. Jill Colley-Robinson, Congregational Care minister and quarter-time coordinating pastor. Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors. A Reconciling Congregation. Sunday: adult study, 10 a.m.; gathering time, 10:45 a.m.; morning worship, 11 a.m. SAINT MARY’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION). Father William Beaudin, pastor. Masses: Saturday, 5:15 p.m., Sunday 8, 10 a.m. ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. On the green in Middlebury. The Rev. Dr. Susan E. McGarry, rector. Sunday morning services, June 5-Sept. 4, 9 a.m.; September to June, services at 8 and 10:30 a.m., adult education and choir at 9 a.m. (child care available), and Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays: Communion in the chapel, 12:05 p.m. Thursdays, Christian meditation, 4 p.m. 388-7200 or www. ststephensmidd.org. ST. TIMOTHY ANGLICAN MISSION. Middlebury Community House, 6 Main St. The Rev. Alex W. Cameron. Sunday services, 4 p.m. Service consists of an informal homily followed by the celebration of the Eucharist. THE SANGHA AT CVUUS. Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society. Sunday, 7-8:30 p.m., sitting meditation and dharma discourse. All meditation practices supported. Open to the public. Beginners welcome. Instruction available at 6:40 p.m. rswansonvt@gmail.com. Monkton MONKTON FRIENDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. The Rev. Bill Elwell, pastor. Sunday worship, 8:45 a.m. 453-2321 or rescueme97@ yahoo.com. New Haven ADDISON COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 145 Campground Road. Dale Pennock, preacher. Worship assemblies, Sunday, 9 a.m. and 11:20 a.m. Bible study classes for adults and children, Sunday, 10:30 a.m., and Tuesday, 7 p.m. Call for free Bible study course or in-home Bible study. Watch Bible Forum on MCTV-15 (Middlebury) or NEAT-19 (Bristol). 453-5704 or 545-4772.
NEW HAVEN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. The Rev. Len Rowell, pastor. Church services and Sunday school at 10 a.m. on Sunday. 388-8410. NEW HAVEN UNITED REFORMED CHURCH. 1660 Ethan Allen Highway (Route 7). Sunday services, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday school 11:30 a.m. 388-1345. North Chittenden MOUNTAINSIDE BIBLE CHURCH (REFORMED BAPTIST). 27 Holden Road. Sunday worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m. nhismrcy@ gmail.com, www.mountainsidebiblechurch.com or 802-483-6266. Orwell FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. The Rev. David Anderson, pastor. Sunday worship service, 10 a.m. 948-2900. SAINT PAUL’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Fr. Anthony Pittappilly, pastor; Fr. Michael Onyekwere, parochial vicar; Fr. Deniskingsley Nwagwu, parochial vicar. Mass Sunday, 10:30 a.m., and Tuesday, 7 p.m. 468-5706. Ripton RIPTON COMMUNITY CHURCH, UNITED METHODIST. No regular services, but the facility is available for religious and social events. 3880338.
with Communion monthly on the first Sunday. Starksboro Senior Meal, 11: 30 a.m., fourth Thursday, January-October, Brenda Boutin, senior meal coordinator, 453-6354, mtgazette@earthlink. net. Vergennes/Panton ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHRISTIAN CENTER. 1759 Route 7, Vergennes. Pastor Mike Oldham, senior pastor. Sunday school (all ages), 9 a.m.; worship service and children’s church, 10 a.m.; Spanish worship service, 11 a.m.: prayer open house, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Phone, 8773903; fax, 877-3924; e-mail, contact@agccvt.org; website, www.agccvt.org. CHAMPLAIN VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH. 73 Church St., Waltham. The Rev. Phillip Westra, pastor. Sunday worship services: 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., nursery available. Sunday school for children at 11:15 a.m. Weekday groups include coffee break womens’ group, young peoples (7th-12th grade), young adult married and singles, and more. 877-2500 or www.cvcrc.net. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERGENNES (UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST). Water Street. The Rev. Gary F. Lewis, pastor. Sunday, 9:30 a.m., nursery, church school ages 3-8th grade. Info: www.vergennescongregationalchurch.org, 8772435 or vucc@vergennesucc.org.
ST. ELIZABETH ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Sunday, 9 a.m.
PANTON COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH. 49 Adams Ferry Road, just around the corner from the Panton General Store. Eric Carter, teaching pastor. Sunday: Sunday school and adult Bible study, 9:30 a.m.; worship service, 10:30 a.m., with nursery and junior church for ages 5 and under. Wednesday evening Bible study is held in a local home; call for details. 475-2656.
Salisbury SALISBURY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST). The Rev. John Grivetti, pastor. Sunday worship service, 10 a.m., church school 10 a.m.
ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner of Main and Park streets, Vergennes. The Rev. Alan Kittelson, rector. Holy Eucharist on Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m., with child care during the 10 a.m. service. 877-3322 or www.saintpaulsvergennes.org.
Shoreham ST. BERNADETTE’S / ST. GENEVIEVE’S PARISH. Part of the combined mission of St. Mary’s in Middlebury, offers Mass Saturday, 7:30 p.m., November through April only. St. Genevieve’s in Shoreham has Mass from May through October at 7:30 p.m.
ST. PETER’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. The Rev. Yvon Royer, pastor. Masses: Saturday, 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Confessions: Saturday, 3:30-4:15 p.m.; Sunday, 10-10:15 a.m.
Rochester FEDERATED CHURCH OF ROCHESTER. The Rev. Gregory Homan, pastor. Sunday worship, 10 a.m. 767-3012. Sunday school during the school year.
SHOREHAM FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-UCC. The Rev. Christina DelPiero, pastor. Intersection of Main and School streets. Sunday service, 10 a.m., with child care available. Handicap accessible. 897-2687. Starksboro/South Starksboro EPISCOPAL GATHERING AT THE JERUSALEM SCHOOLHOUSE. Behind Jerusalem Country Store, Route 17, S. Starksboro. Vicki Backus. First and third Sunday of each month, 9:30 a.m. 4536488. SOUTH STARKSBORO FRIENDS MEETING (SOCIETY OF FRIENDS: QUAKERS). Dan Sargent Road (call). Sunday worship and First Day school, 9:30 a.m., preceded by singing at 9:15 a.m. 453-4927. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF STARKSBORO. 2806 Vermont Route 116. 453-5577. Pastor Larry Detweiler, (802) 434-6715 (home), (802) 989-2679 (cell), email revdets@gmail.com. Sunday mornings: 10 a.m., Chat, Chew and Renew, adult Bible study and fellowship; 10 a.m.-noon, Sunday’s Cool youth Bible study and fellowship (grades K-7); 11 a.m., Sunday worship,
VERGENNES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Main Street, Vergennes, across from the Vergennes Opera House. Street parking. The Rev. Jill Colley Robinson and Rev. Mike Doran. During July, the congregation will worship at the West Addison UMC at 9 a.m. During August, Sunday worship in Vergennes is at 9 a.m., returning to 10:30 a.m. in September. (802) 877-3376. VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. 862 Route 7. Tim Taylor, pastor. Sunday: Bible hour classes (for all ages), 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; evening service, 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult prayer and Bible study, AWANA Clubs (for boys and girls 3 years to 6th grade), JaM Junior High Group, Youth Group (high school), 6:30 p.m. Nursery (birth to 3 years) provided for all services. Deaf interpretation available. 877-3393. Weybridge WEYBRIDGE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. The Rev. Daniel Cooperrider, pastor. Sunday worship at 10 a.m. Childcare provided. Visit weybridgechurch.org. 545-2579. Whiting WHITING COMMUNITY CHURCH. Brett Cody, pastor. Sunday school for all ages, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning service, 10:30 a.m. 623-7171.
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Vt. Gas fined $25K for destroying Monkton sunflowers By MIKE POLHAMUS VTDigger.org MONKTON — Vermont Gas Systems was fined $25,000 late last month by the Public Service Board for the destruction of a rare plant during the construction of a 41-mile natural gas pipeline into Addison County. The penalty is in addition to a $33,687.50 fine that the state Environmental Court in December assessed against Vermont Gas for the same incident. A contractor Vermont Gas hired, Michels Corp. of Brownsville, Wisc., destroyed 77 harsh sunflower plants in Monkton last July while preparing to dig beneath the plants. The boring was intended to prevent harm to the flowers, which are listed as a threatened species in Vermont. The sunflowers are expected to grow back in the same locations, according to the PSB. But Vermont Gas’ failure to get a permit before destroying the plants “resulted in a harm to the regulatory oversight process,” according to the Public Service Board’s order, and ultimately harmed utility customers. Vermont Gas contracted with Michels Corp. to build the majority of the pipeline extension from
Colchester to Middlebury that opened this spring. Michels Corp. was also contracted to build onethird of the controversial Dakota Access crude oil pipeline. Although Vermont Gas warned Michels Corp. workers against disturbing the plants, known as harsh sunflowers, one of the company’s employees mowed a swath down on the morning of July 18, 2016, according to the PSB order. Michels workers were at the time preparing to drill horizontally beneath the sunflowers, instead of transplanting 717 of the 2,004 individual harsh sunflowers. Vermont Gas applied prior to that for a “takings” permit that would have allowed the company to transplant the 700 plants that lay in the pipeline’s path, but withdrew the permit application when the decision was made to drill beneath the plants instead. Michels Corp. chief legal officer and vice president of business administration David Stegeman said questions about the incident should be referred to Vermont Gas. “I don’t have the information on that,” Stegeman said, in reference to his company’s employee’s actions. Michels Corp. and Vermont Gas
violated state environmental law, the Vermont Gas pipeline’s construction permit, and an agreement with the Agency of Natural Resources stating that VGS would not harm threatened or endangered species without a permit. Last month, the Department of Public Service recommended that the Public Service Board levy a separate $6,000 penalty against the company, in addition to the Environmental Court’s $34,000 fine, which would have brought the total penalty to $40,000. But the $6,000 recommended by the DPS “does not appear to be significant enough to deter either Vermont Gas or other CPG holders from similar violations in the future,” the board order states. There are two different aims sought through the two penalties incurred against Vermont Gas by the PSB and by the Environmental Court, the order states. The Environmental Court penalized Vermont Gas $34,000 for breaking the state’s environmental laws, through the unauthorized destruction of a threatened species. The PSB on May 18 penalized Vermont Gas another $25,000 for violating the permit that allowed
construction on the pipeline to proceed, and for violating a separate agreement with the Agency of Natural Resources. Specifically, Vermont Gas violated a provision in its certificate of public good requiring the company to secure all necessary permits before beginning construction; a separate agreement with ANR stipulates that Vermont Gas would need to secure a permit in order to kill the plants. By failing to get the permit, VGS broke both agreements. The Environmental Court’s fine was meant to discourage VGS and others from breaking the state’s environmental laws in the future, the PSB order states. The PSB’s fine is meant to discourage VGS and others from violating conditions of their permits. The fine is less than the maximum penalty because the company notified the state of the violation on the day following the incident, the order states. The $25,000 fine represents 0.025 percent of the $100 million in gross revenue Vermont Gas received from Vermont customers in 2016. Vermont Gas has also paid for other violations that occurred during the pipeline’s construction. The first was a $100,000 penalty
ordered against Vermont Gas in 2015 for taking too long to report to the public a cost increase for the pipeline that was greater than 20 percent. The second fine cost Vermont Gas $95,000, and it was imposed for violating federal gas safety standards over the summer of 2016. Furthermore, VGS has been subjected to a cap on earnings from the pipeline for the next three years as a result of what regulators characterized as imprudent planning and management during construction. Vermont Gas spokeswoman Beth Parent said that Vermont Gas is committed to protecting the environment, and said the harsh sunflower incident was an event the company took very seriously. “We immediately notified our regulators about the incident when it happened, and are fully cooperating to pay this fine and move forward,” Parent said. One of the company’s most dogged opponents along the way has been the Conservation Law Foundation, whose senior attorney, Sandra Levine, said mistakes leading to the fine imposed last month should be understood in the context of a long list of problems stemming from poor management of the project.
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For Sale ANTIQUE DOUBLE BARREL ACME Arms Co. 12 gauge. Beautiful vintage firearm. $185. 802‑989‑5803. ARTICAT 86‑89, 340 JAG, 440 JAG 500 El Tigre, 500 Pantera, 6000 El Tigre (motor stuck), 340 Jag parts sled, 1 trailer‑ double. 2 Go‑Karts, new motors, 8 HP, good shape. 802‑324‑4237. CEDAR POSTS for sale. 8 footers, no points. 802‑388‑4831. CONSIGNMENT SHOP LOADED with unique items. Furniture, new clothing, col‑ lectables, jewelry, household items. Come check it out and be a consignor. Located in The Compass Center, 333 Jones Drive, Brandon, VT. Open daily 10‑5. 802‑465‑8436. FOX RENARD 333 conserva‑ tory oboe. Fine instrument, in fine condition. Profession‑ ally adjusted and polished. Concert ready and concert worthy. $2,000. 802‑247‑0146. fostersab301@hotmail.com. TROYBUILT ROTOTILLER (BRONCO) Almost like new. $275. Oak table 54’x30’ with drop sides 30’x30’. $40. 802‑759‑2461.
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BRANDON: PARK VILLAGE is now accepting applica‑ tions for 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Rents starting at $700, includes heat and trash. No pets. Laundry onsite. Income restrictions apply. Call Summit Property Manage‑ ment Group at 802‑247‑0165 or visit our website www.summitpmg.com.
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Boats HONDA 2HP 4‑STROKE short shaft outboard motor. Senior owned. Only used on dingy for a short time. Like new. $750. OBO. Can hear run. 802‑453‑4235. JOHNSON 1980 28HP long shaft, electric start outboard motor with controls. Can hear run in barrel. Also includes steering wheel and all acces‑ sories to fit same motor. $800. OBO. 802‑453‑4235.
Cars 1966 CHEVROLET COR‑ VETTE 327ci/300hp hard top, auto trans, needs new soft top. $16,999. harper5722@gmail. com. 802‑265‑0594. 2012 FORD FIESTA 5 speed, 98k, good condition. $4,000 firm. 802‑772‑5004.
Wanted 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.
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Help Wanted 2 FULL TIME POSITIONS 1 kitchen help and 1 house‑ keeper. Both are 40 hr posi‑ tions. Both are $12 per/hr to start. Both positions offer 401k, health, life and dental insur‑ ance, PTO and employee dis‑ counts. Candidates must pass background and drug checks. Job is located in Vergennes. ma3024@metzcorp.com. AMERICAN FLATBREAD IN Middlebury is hiring. Sick of being a cog in the wheel? Employees are more than just “warm bodies” to us‑we want you to like your job as well as your peers. This is a fun kitchen with a multigen‑ erational staff and a focus on good food. We thrive on cross‑training between all po‑ sitions. No previous kitchen experience required for the right person. Must be moti‑ vated, highly responsible with a positive attitude. Nights/ weekends required. We foster a supportive work environ‑ ment, prize open communi‑ cation and take care of our employees. Pick up an appli‑ cation or email middlebury@ americanflatbread.com. EOE.
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ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE FOR FULL & PART TIME We are seeking people with winning personalities and great attitudes to join our team. Full & Part-time positions available with flexible scheduling. Must be willing to work some nights & weekends. Full & Part-time Cashiers & Deli Employees needed. Apply in person or pick up an application at: Maplefields –– Shoreham Service Center
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OPPORTUNITIES AT THE CO-OP We have several year-round openings for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about food and the local foods movement. We are looking for additional staff for our growing kitchen, more cashiers, and staff to provide excellent service while working with our products. Check out our website middleburycoop.com for more information and how to apply.
BANKRUPTCY: CALL to find out if bankruptcy can help you. Kathleen Walls, Esq. 802‑388‑1156. CHAMPLAIN ORCHARDS IS seeking a full‑time Fi‑ nance Manager, a full‑time seasonal Farm Market Man‑ ager, and a full‑time CDL Driver. Relevant experience and qualifications required. Visit champlainorchards. com/employment for full de‑ scription. EVERGREEN PRESCHOOL IS looking for a part time class‑ room assistant on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1‑4 pm for the 2017‑18 school year. This person must love work‑ ing with children and be a team player. They should be reliable, kind, creative and patient. Contact Ashley at 877‑6702 for more information. FOUR CORDS OF CUT, split firewood in New Haven to be wheelbarrowed inside and stacked. Wheelbarrow on premises. Pay negotiable. Call 388‑7088. HELP WANTED ON OR‑ GANIC dairy farm in Cornwall. Looking for an afternoon milker on an organic dairy farm. Pre‑ vious experience with livestock preferred but willing to train the right person. Must be reliable and timely. Call 603‑359‑6504 or butterwickfarm@ standardmilk.com.
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LANDSCAPE/HARDSCAPE: ENTRY level labor needed. If you’re are interested in learn‑ ing a trade this the job for you. Entry level labor position. A desire to learn dry stone walling and concrete paver installation. Some lawn main‑ tenance required. Able to lift 75lbs routinely. Able to work in all types of weather. Some Saturdays if needed. Part time, could lead to full time for the right person. Please con‑ tact us through our website: www.rainbowacreslandscape. com.
IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR Director of Property Manage‑ ment (DPM) in support of Addison County Community Trust’s (ACCT’s) mission of providing affordable housing. The DPM oversees property management for a growing portfolio of multifamily afford‑ able housing and mobile home parks. The DPM is responsible for supervising staff, managing performance, and developing policy and strategy related to property & asset management functions, e.g. tenant selec‑ tion, fair housing, occupancy procedures, capital plans, etc. Proven supervisory and property management ex‑ perience required; federally assisted housing program compliance preferred. Re‑ spond with resume and cover letter to: jobs@addisontrust. org. Position open until filled. EEO.
NEEDED IMMEDIATELY A OTR driver with tank en‑ dorsement, hazmat not required. To go out for 5 days and home too. For in‑ terview call 802‑353‑6227 or email resume to: lgcomes@comcast.net. PART‑TIME YARD WORK/ cleaning cottage rentals at Lake Champlain. Resume and vehicle/driver’s license required. Call 802‑353‑6188.
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POLISHED CONCRETE APPRENTICE: Vermont eco‑floors. Opportunity to join a small, innovative pol‑ ished concrete business with a dedicated staff. Projects include award‑winning com‑ mercial and residential proj‑ ects throughout New Eng‑ land. Must be hardworking and friendly with a positive attitude, proactive, self‑mo‑ tivated, clean driving record. Mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and willingness to learn the craft of polished concrete. Please visit our web‑ site for more information and examples of our work: www. vermontecofloors.com. SHARD VILLA: 3‑11 and 11‑7 caregiver positions available. Must be a patient and com‑ passionate team player, care giving, cooking/baking, some cleaning. 11‑7 is a non‑sleep‑ ing shift. Apply in person at Shard Villa in Salisbury, VT. 802‑352‑4369.
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TWO BROTHERS TAVERN is hiring for the position of Sous Chef. Cook in our new state‑of‑the‑art kitchen, help manage our great team, and be creatively inspired. This is a salaried position with paid time off, health benefits (or cash equivalent) after one year, and free meals. Nights and week‑ ends required. Please apply in person at 86 Main Street, Middlebury, or send resume to info@twobrotherstavern.com.
Program Coordinator Assistant The Town of Middlebury Parks and Recreation seeks candidates for a part-time Program Coordinator Assistant. Candidate should have outstanding customer service skills and the ability to work in a team environment. Full job description at townofmiddlebury.org. Send cover letter, resume and application to: Town of Middlebury Parks and Recreation Attn: Director Terri Arnold 77 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 or e-mail tarnold@townofmiddlebury.org.
TWO BROTHERS TAVERN is seeking a line cook. Work in a brand‑new kitchen while learning great skills and earn‑ ing competitive pay. Nights and weekends required. Please apply in person at 86 Main Street, Middlebury, or send resume to info@ twobrotherstavern.com.
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Audy Trucking LLC CELEBRATION RENTALS OF BRANDON is looking to increase its team for the 2017 season. Paying additional seasonal bonus. Call 802-247-0002 to set up an interview.
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experienced class A driver. Our fleet hauls grain, minerals, and aggregate with dump and hopper bottom trailers. The job requires weekly overnights and home weekends. We offer health benefits, paid vacation, as well as mileage and safety bonuses. Please inquire by email to Jeff Audy at audytrucking@hotmail.com or call Jeff at 802-989-5024. Clean Driving Record A MUST!
THE TOWN OF HINES‑ BURG is currently seeking an individual to fill a high‑ way maintainer position with the Highway Department. A Class B CDL (commercial driver’s license) with tanker and trailer endorsements is preferred. For an application or with questions, contact the Town Administrator’s of‑ fice (tlashua@hinesburg.org; 482‑2281, ext. 221) or visit the website (www.hinesburg.org). The Town of Hinesburg is an equal opportunity employer.
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WE ARE LOOKING for some‑ one to join our team as a Full Time Inventory Analyst. Two‑year degree in account‑ ing or related field. Experience in manufacturing/inventory helpful. Responsible for track‑ ing inventory production using SAP 1 Software, Work with warehousing, distillery and bottling personnel in Shore‑ ham, VT and Moriah, NY. Please send resume and 3 professional references to info@whistlepigrye.com.
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NOTIFICATION OF INFORMATIONAL MEETING LARGE FARM PERMIT APPLICATION
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Notice is hereby provided that Marc and Norris Brisson of Daona Farm in the town of Shoreham, Vermont has submitted an application to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets for a Large Farm Operation Permit. Daona Farm is proposing the following changes at their farm, located at 1142 School St Shoreham, Vermont: Construction of Animal Housing An informational meeting will be held by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets on Tuesday, June 13th, at 10:30am. The meeting will be held at the Platt Library located on Main Street, Rt. 74 w., next to the Town Clerks office. 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 Daona Farm is available at the Shoreham 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 June 20th, 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 6/5
Public notices for the following can be found in this ADDISON INDEPENDENT on this Page 30 Granville (1) Addison (1) Addison Northwest Supervisory Middlebury (3) Union – Vergennes Union Munger St Cemetery Assoc. Elementary School (1) New Haven (1) Addison Respite Care Home Patricia Hannaford Career (1) Center (1) Bridport (1) Waltham (1) ADDISON NORTHWEST SUPERVISORY UNION REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR PAVING OF THE PARKING LOT & FIRE LANES
ADDISON RESPITE CARE HOME – NOTICE
The Vergennes Union Elementary School Board of Directors is accepting bids for paving of the Vergennes Union Elementary School parking lot and fire lane areas. Firms interested in this work must submit a bid on a Bid Form. The Bid Forms must be filled out completely. Use ink or typewriter. If you make a change, the person signing the form must initial the change. Bids must be returned to the Addison Northwest Supervisory Union, 11 Main Street, Suite B100, Vergennes, VT 05491 by 12:00 PM, Monday, June 19, 2017. Bids must be in a sealed envelope clearly labeled “PAVEMENT BIDS.” Do not fax your bid. Questions regarding these instructions and specifications must be directed to Business Manager, Tonia Mears at 877-3332 ext 18. There will be a pre-bid meeting on Monday, June 12 at 9:00 AM at the Vergennes Union Elementary School. The site will be reviewed at this time and questions will be answered. Attendance is strongly recommended. Potential bidders must familiarize themselves with conditions. At the site visit, each section area and expectation for that area will be reviewed and discussed. Vergennes Union Elementary School 43 East Street Vergennes, VT 05491 6/5
TOWN OF GRANVILLE - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WINTER MAINTENANCE OF TOWN HIGHWAYS
The Town of Granville is seeking bids for winter plowing, winging, sanding and other activities in relation to winter maintenance for 16 miles of town highways that connect to VT Route 100. Bids shall be submitted with hourly rates for each piece of equipment with operator. Bids can be different rates for each year. Bids shall include a description of each piece of equipment and operators experience along with a description of snow removal strategy. Contract shall begin the first snowfall of 2017 and terminate the last snowfall of the spring of 2020 with an option to extend. For a copy of winter maintenance specifications please contact the Granville Town Clerk at 802-767-4403. Specifications are also posted on the town’s website at www. granvilletown.org. Bids are due no later than 3:00 p.m on Monday; June 12, 2017 with bids being opened at the regularly scheduled Selectboard meeting at 6:00 p.m that evening. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids if deemed in the best interest of the Town. The Town is an equal opportunity employer.
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INVITATION TO BID NEW SNOWMELT PATRICIA A. HANNAFORD CAREER CENTER MIDDLEBURY, VERMONT
The Hannaford Career Center invites Contractors to bid on the new Snowmelt System for the Front Entrance of the Hannaford Career Center in Middlebury, Vermont. Work includes removal of the existing sidewalks, construction of a new boiler building and installation of new snowmelt tubing, gas boiler, gas piping, thermal insulation and new concrete sidewalks, pads footings and frost walls for the new boiler building. Sealed bids will be received by Mr. John Curler, Supervisor of Maintenance at the Hannaford Center, 51 Charles Ave., Middlebury, Vermont 05753, until 3:00 PM June 28, 2017, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud. Electronic bids will not be accepted. Electronic bid specifications and plans will be available on or before June 2, 2017. Sets will be distributed via dropbox.com cloud storage. Printed copies are the responsibility of the bidder. A dropbox.com link will be e-mailed to Bidders, please contact Daniel W. Dupras at Engineering Services of VT, LLC , 802-855-8091. Bidders will have the ability to share the dropbox.com link with subcontractors wishing to bid the project. A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on June 14, 2017 at 9:00 AM at the site. Please meet at the main entrance to the school. Construction is anticipated to start as soon as possible after notice to proceed and be substantially complete on or before August 31, 2017. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept informality and irregularity in the bids. 5/29
The annual public meeting will be held on Monday, June 12, 2017 from 4-6pm in the conference room at UVM/Helen Porter Health and Rehabilitation Center, 30 Porter Dr, Middlebury, VT 05753. 6/5
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY SELECTBOARD STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT TUESDAY JUNE 6 • 7 P.M.
ROOM 116 – LARGE CONFERENCE RM. 77 MAIN STREET AGENDA 5:00 1. Prioritize Projects for 2017, Balancing Long-Term Vision with Immediate Demands If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, please contact the Town Manager’s Office at 3888100 x-202 as early as possible. 6/5
TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
Agreeably to the provisions of Title 32, Vermont Statutes Annotated, Section 4111, notice is hereby given that the undersigned listers within and for the Town/city of Middlebury have that day completed the abstract of individual lists of persons, co-partnerships, associations and corporations owning taxable property in said town/city on the first day of April, 2017; that they have this day lodged the same in the office of the Clerk of said town/city for the inspection of taxpayers; that on the 7th day of June 2017 at 9:00 in the forenoon, said town/city, to hear grievances of persons, co-partnerships, associations, and corporations aggrieved by any of their appraisals or by the acts of such listers, whose objections thereto in writing shall have been filed with them by noon Wednesday June 7th, as prescribed by statute, and to make such corrections in said abstract as shall upon hearing or otherwise be determined by them; and that unless cause to the contrary be shown, the contents of said abstract will, for the year 2017-2018, become the grand list of said town/city and of each person, co-partnership, association or corporation therein named. Given under our hands at Middlebury, in the County of Addison, this 25th day of May, 2017. Call Beth Dow for appointments, 388-8100 x 202. Middlebury Board of Listers 5/25, 29, 6/1, 5
TOWN OF WALTHAM, VERMONT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
A public hearing before the Development Review Board of the Town of Waltham will be held at the Town Clerk’s Office on June 20, 2017 to consider the following application: 6:30 PM Opening of meeting 7:00 PM An application, #17-004, submitted by James and Cheryl Langeway, for a 7 lot subdivision, Property ID # 0000022004. Zoning District – Medium Density/Highway Commercial. 121 Mossy Grove, Waltham, VT The application is available for inspection at the Town Clerk’s Office. Persons wishing to appear and be heard may do so in person or be represented by an agent or an attorney. PLEASE NOTE: Participation in the local hearing is prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Communication about the above application may be filed in writing with the board or at such hearing. 6/5
TOWN OF ADDISON NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
PROCESS & DATES FOR 2017 GRIEVANCES Grievance hearings will be held at the Addison Town Clerk’s Office Tuesday, June 15, 2017 starting at 9:00AM 3:00PM. All grievance hearings will be by appointment only. Please make an appointment by calling the Town Clerk’s Office at (802) 759-2020 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 9:00AM to 12:00PM & 1:00PM to 4:00PM and Wednesday and Friday from 9:00AM to 12:00 PM prior to June 15. All grievances must be in writing and delivered at your hearing or postmarked before June 15, 2017. Title 32. Vermont Statutes Annotated. Section 4111 (G) says: “A person who feels aggrieved by the action of the Listers and desires to be heard by them, shall, on or before the of the day of the grievance meeting, file with them his (or her) objections in writing and may appear in person or by his (her) agents or attorneys. Upon the hearing of such grievance the parties thereto may submit such documentary or sworn evidence as shall be pertinent thereto.” Town of Addison Board of Listers: William Munoff Richard Pratt 6/5 Billie Jo C. Forgues
TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY BOARD AND COMMISSION VACANCIES
We have vacancies on the Infrastructure Committee and Energy Committee, and are looking for a Middlebury representative on the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) of Addison County Regional Planning Commission. If you have questions or are interested in any of these positions, please send an e-mail to bdow@townofmiddlebury. org or call Beth Dow at 388-8100, Ext. 202, no later than Thursday, June 8, 2017. 6/1
MUNGER STREET CEMETERY ASSOCIATION NOTICE
The Annual Meeting of the Munger Street Cemetery Association, Inc. will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., across from the cemetery, at the home of Ruth Penfield, 2691 Munger Street in New Haven, VT. Mary McGuire, Secretary
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TOWN OF BRIDPORT ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Resident and non-resident property owners of the Town of Bridport are hereby warned to appear at the Bridport town office at 7:05 pm on 21 June 2017 to hear the application of Lucien Hotte JR 2280 Hemenway Rd. The applicant requests relief from front yard setback regulations to construct a deck. Interested person(s) may forfeit the right to appeal the decision of the Town of Bridport Board of Zoning Adjustment or Planning Commission if they fail to participate by; [attending and speaking, submitting a signed letter of concern or are represented by an authorized person] Edward B. Payne Zoning Administrator 6/5
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Neila (Continued from Page 1) work together as a team. Neila will graduate as a general patrol dog, meaning she will provide another set of eyes and ears for Austin when he is on the road. She will possess basic tracking skills and will serve as an extra deterrent to suspects who might consider harming Austin and/ or fleeing from custody. Neila will also serve as a nice public relations tool for the department, and she is already winning tons of fans. Austin recently introduced his future cruiser mate to hundreds of children at Middlebury’s Mary Hogan Elementary School.
“They all wanted to pet her,” Austin smiled. Though still a tiny-toothed tot, Neila is already showing great intelligence and instincts — which bodes well for her success at the academy. She learned the “sit” command within four days of her arrival. Austin is now trying to get her to lay down and stay in place. He is getting her acclimated to being around other people, the police station and other settings she’ll encounter when she starts her job. “Right now, we’re starting with simple obedience and socialization,” Austin said.
Along with potty training. But that shouldn’t be too tall a task for a pup whose name Neila means “champion” in Gaelic. Austin and Neila are, and will continue to be, inseparable. She lives with the Austin family and has become an instant hit. She’s made herself at home — perhaps too much at home, according to the Austins’ family dog, a golden/boxer named Darby. Neila likes to mix it up with the bigger Darby and then crashes in Darby’s dog bed. Fortunately, Darby is pretty passive and is content to lay next to her Neila-filled bed. Ultimately, Austin hopes that
Neila, like most humans, will be able to separate work from home. “I want her to learn the duality,” Austin said. Meanwhile, Neila is starting to obey the rules of the house. She’s not allowed in the kitchen or
dining room during dinner. Austin is occasionally using food treats as training incentives. “Training is going extremely well,” he said. “It’s amazing how quick she’s learning the littlest of things.”
REAL ESTATE EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or persons receiving public assistance, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-424-8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 426-3500.
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Caboose Although Palieri has traveled the (Continued from Page 1) old caboose (technically a “flanger world as a singer-songwriter, playing car” used to sweep snow and ice off everything from guitar to the Polish the tracks), had it brought to Philo’s bagpipes, he vividly remembers how sometime cow pasture and installed Utah’s music and commanding stage on its own 30 feet or so of railroad presence first struck him to the heart tracks. For Phillips, who died in when he was a kid: 2008, the caboose provided a kind “I was still in high school, and I of hobo pied-a-terre while he made was teaching myself how to play his three albums at Philo: “Good the banjo. Everybody started telling Though,” “El Capitan” me I should go to the and “The Telling Takes Philadelphia Folk “He gave Me Home.” Festival, so I went. “It was kind of a kick you a kind “And there was this at the time,” said Pilcher, of passion man. I didn’t know who on finding a home that he was. I’d never heard had headquartered a for this old of him before. He was pioneering recording America. And a giant of a man. And label and been at the that’s why it’s he was all dressed in heart of the nation’s folk leather. He had leather so important scene. pants on, he had a Over the years, as the that we’re leather vest on, he had couple has remodeled listening to a leather hat on, and he the house, Pilcher Utah.” was singing the most maintained the caboose: incredible songs and — Rick Palieri re-siding it, repairing talking about hobos and the roof, installing new talking about travel and windows. talking about history.” “It’s part of the history, part of the Continued Palieri, “From that landscape,” he said. moment I became a fan.” But Pilcher felt that the caboose To hear Utah sing and watch him wasn’t getting any younger and perform, said Palieri, was to be needed to be rehomed. Last fall inspired. when he put Utah’s caboose up for “He gave you a kind of passion for sale through an online train broker, this old America,” said Palieri. “And he got an unlooked-for response. that’s why it’s so important that we’re Utah’s son Duncan contacted him listening to Utah. We’re listening to with a proposal to relocate Utah’s his conviction, to his passion about caboose to the Black Butte Center the things that he loved.” for Railroad Culture in Weed City, Phillips served in the Korean War Calif., and renovate it as a Utah — an experience that left him hitting Phillips library/museum. the bottle and riding the rails. A Pilcher enlisted himself to chance encounter with the Catholic help with the project and began Worker Movement’s Ammon spearheading a fundraiser. Hennacy turned his life around. Later this month, friends and fans Phillips refocused his energy on of Utah will gather on the sweeping social justice and became a lifelong lawn alongside the caboose for a six- champion of workers’ rights. For hour mini folk festival and benefit. eight years, he helped Hennacy run Proceeds will help to relocate and renovate the caboose. Noted folk musician Rik Palieri of Hinesburg has joined forces with Pilcher to help organize the event. ALL-STAR ENSEMBLE Palieri, a regular at Middlebury’s Festival on-the-Green, has lined up an all-star assemblage of Vermont folk musicians that includes Paul Asbell, Jon Gailmor and Phil Henry alongside Addison County’s own Bread & Bones, Rick Ceballos, Lausanne Allen and Pete Sutherland. Performers have been chosen, said Palieri, with an eye toward honoring Phillips’ life and work. The New Economistas, for example, will bring in the kind of no-holds-barred political commentary that often defined Phillips’ work. Because the benefit concert is also a celebration of Vermont’s folk heritage and folk tradition, Palieri said it was also important to bring in young musicians — showing that folk traditions are alive and well today. Cornwall teens Romy and Ben Munkres (14 and 13, respectively) will perform as representatives from Young Tradition Vermont, a nonprofit that encourages young people to explore folk music.
RIK PALIERI, LEFT, and Stephen Pilcher are the local force behind a June 17 celebration of the late singer-songwriter Utah Phillips, who lived in this caboose in Monkton in the 1970s. Phillips’ music has been performed by such diverse artists as Tom Waits, Ani DiFranco and Debbie Reynolds. Independent photo/Trent Campbell
a Salt Lake City home for transients. and didn’t just sing a song, but told Phillips started performing in the stories and performed. 1960s. While not a household name He dubbed himself “U. Utah” after to the extent of a Pete Seeger or his favorite singer “T. Woody Guthrie, Texas Tyler.” He also Utah Phillips has The benefit concert to dubbed himself “The restore and move Utah nevertheless had a Golden Voice of the Phillips’ caboose will pervasive influence. Great Southwest.” His songs have found take place Saturday, Many of Phillips’ June 17, 2-8 p.m. at 126 their way to such songs celebrate the Covered Bridge Road diverse performers as freedom of riding in Monkton. Suggested Joan Baez, Emmylou the rails. Many donation Harris, John Denver, $20/person; celebrate the hands $35/family. For more Ani DiFranco and that built America: information go to: tinyurl. Tom Waits. carpenters, cowboys, com/ConcertUtah. “Even Debbie loggers, miners, Reynolds,” said farmers. Some Palieri. celebrate bandits and outlaws. The picture that emerges from Phillips had a great sense of Palieri’s reminiscences is of a man humor, said Palieri. He loved jokes driven to experience life to its fullest,
who lived fearlessly. Someone who claimed radical freedom, but wrote feelingly about loneliness. Someone with deep convictions about social justice, who knew what it meant — and sometimes cost — to take a stand. “He said, ‘You learn about pacifism on the way down to the barroom floor. A guy hits you and you go down to the floor. If you get up and you shake his hand and say “We’re going to talk about this,” then you’re a pacifist. If you come up swinging, you need more work. “He was that direct action kind of guy. He was a guy who had conviction, who had guts, who had courage.” Gaen Murphree is reached at gaenm@addisonindependent.com.