Monday, July 23, 2018

MONDAY EDITION

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

Vol. 30 No. 13

Middlebury, Vermont

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Swim areas being tested for bacteria

• The Vermont Folklife Center is expanding its reach and renting out space. See Page 2.

River Watch keeps an eye on E. coli

By JAMES FINN MIDDLEBURY — As residents seek respite from scorching summer temperatures at local swimming holes, pesky rumors about water cleanliness — or lack thereof — can inject unease into otherwise blissfilled afternoons. Talk of waterborne E. coli is particularly quick to cause alarm.

Thanks to the Addison County River Watch Collaborative, though, swimmers wary of foul waters can find monthly updates on E. coli levels in local waters that can help determine which swimming holes are safest.

River Watch’s latest E. coli testing results were made available July 11 and posted on Front Porch Forum.

Per the results, one swimming hole on the Middlebury River (at the Middlebury Gorge at the east end of East Middlebury village) and two on the New Haven River (at Sycamore Park and Bartlett’s falls) had E. coli levels far below the maximum for safe swimming.

One location on the Middlebury River, at Shard Villa Road bridge, (See Swimming, Page 16)

Going, going, gone!

• The Middlebury Lions held their annual auction last Wednesday. See Photos on Page 13.

Middlebury shoe store is closing • Green Mountain Shoe & Apparel will close in August after a 21-year run. See Page 3.

Hawley to extend stay as manager

Swim teams end regular seasons • The Champs and Marlins tuned up on the road for the upcoming championship meets. See Pages 18-19.

ELEANORE HURLBURT OF New Haven takes a bow from the Mount Abe stage during a theater workshop at the MAUSD Summer Expanded Learning Program. In addition to weekly Friday performances, ELP students will perform Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” at the end of the program.

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Summer ‘school’ enriches 5-Towns Educators encourage learning through a bevy of fun activities

By CHRISTOPHER ROSS BRISTOL — Just because the Mount Abraham Unified School District’s summer Expanded Learning Program (ELP) will not end with a battery of standardized testing doesn’t mean there’s not a whole lot of learning happening there.

“The goal is to combat the summer learning slide without

kids perceiving that academic things are happening,” said the program’s director, Mandy Chesley-Park. “That way they can still feel like they have their ‘summer.’”

At summer ELP, karaoke becomes a vehicle for literacy, Frisbee golf a chance to learn and practice counting. With 135 registered students, the program is bigger than some (See 5-Towns, Page 14)

By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — Vergennes City Manager Mel Hawley has agreed to remain at his job — but only on a part-time basis until Aug. 31 — to allow the city council a little more time to find his permanent replacement.

Deputy Mayor and search committee chairman Jeff Fritz said good candidates have emerged from a search coordinated by the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, but none would be able to take over in time, even on an interim basis, before Hawley planned to step down after this Tuesday’s council meeting.

However, Fritz said the committee should be able to pick a half-dozen candidates out of a group of 42 (See City manager, Page 31)

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Town: Dog rescuer violates health order

By ANDY KIRKALDY FERRISBURGH — Ferrisburgh dog rescuer Sheila McGregor is out of compliance with a town board of health order related to a rat infestation on the Sand Road property she rents, according to the Ferrisburgh selectboard.

But, said selectboard Chairman Rick Ebel, is it not clear what the next steps are for the town because McGregor has appealed the town Board of Health’s order to the Vermont Department of Health.

Ebel said on this past Thursday that the board believes McGregor, who operates Heidi’s Haven dog rescue from her home, violated the order twice. Once is by failing to provide the town adequate notice to attend along with Ehrlich Pest Control a July 13 inspection of her

ranch home, garage and sheds.

“It was less than 24 hours notice,” Ebel said, therefore neither the town’s health officer nor deputy health officer could make arrangements to attend.

The second violation, he said, is ongoing: McGregor is piling feces from the 20 or more dogs she owns or is fostering on her property in woods to the rear of her lot. McGregor maintains she is composting the feces and has sent links to websites supporting the practice to Ebel and the Independent.

But Ebel notes the order maintains she must remove all dog feces, a potential lure for rats (something McGregor also disputes in a series of links sent to the town and Independent) from her 1-acre property.

(See Ferrisburgh, Page 31)

Ferrisburgh intersection eyed

By ANDY KIRKALDY FERRISBURGH — Ferrisburgh selectboard on July 17 talked about ongoing issues on Sand Road and Arnold Bay Road (see story above).

The board also: • Discussed what town project it would request that the Addison County Regional Planning Commission’s Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) would study.

Selectboard chairman Rick Ebel said for the second straight year the selectboard is leaning toward asking the TAC to evaluate whether the intersection of Old Hollow and Stage roads with Route 7 needs traffic

signals. Ebel said the board believes that junction, at the north end of town, is problematic, but a year ago the TAC decided another town had a more pressing issue, a bridge that was out.

“That’s probably what we’ll do.

That’s still a hot spot. It’s like playing Russian roulette going through there,” Ebel said.

• Briefly discussed the Addison County Solid Waste Management District request to see if the town would be interested in hosting a “Regional Drop-Off Center Pilot Project” for recycling. Ebel said the board ruled out using its town-owned parcel at the junction of Routes 7 and 22A and then tabled the request until Ferrisburgh’s ACSWMD representative could attend a meeting to add to the discussion.

The issue is time-sensitive because Vergennes is considering closing its recycling center, which is open to residents of Ferrisburgh and other neighboring towns, at the end of 2018 due to rising costs.

AS PART OF an effort to refocus the organization, the Vermont Folklife Center will rent some of the space in its 88 Main St. headquarters in Middlebury.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Folklife center switching gears Will expand its offerings statewide

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — The Vermont Folklife Center (VFC) is putting in motion a strategy to embrace new technology and export its archives, exhibits and programming well beyond the confines of Addison County’s shire town. This will most immediately become obvious as it rents out a portion of its spacious 88 Main St. headquarter.

“We’re a statewide organization whose offices happen to be in Middlebury,” VFC Executive Director Kathleen Haughey said in a written statement. “It’s time to bring our message and programs consistently to more cities and towns in the state.”

Founded in 1984, the Vermont Folklife Center boasts a wealth of photos, artwork, historical

documents, interview recordings and other assets to celebrate and perpetuate Vermont’s cultural heritage. The center has for more than a decade been housed in the stately John Warren House in downtown Middlebury.

The VFC has typically hosted many exhibits every year at the John Warren House, where educators, students, authors and citizens have come to pore over the nonprofit’s considerable resources. But the 21st century has ushered in new technology and devices that expand the center’s reach.

For example, the VFC is in the process of digitizing its archives, thus allowing them to be viewed online throughout the world.

Moreover, the center will be acquiring Virtual Reality (VR) camera devices that can immerse the user into three-dimensional, computer-generated environments.

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In addition, the VFC is investing in storytelling media such as comics, documentary films, traveling kiosk exhibits, and “Vermont Untapped,” a new podcast.

“Virtual reality technology and viewing experiences present new horizons in documentary storytelling, and we are exploring those horizons to bring them to you,” said Ned Castle, the VFC vision and voice director and media producer who is leading the VR research for the center.

The organization’s new technology and growing influence has prompted officials to take a new look at its Middlebury home.

“To expand our statewide reach, we will shift resources that have been focused on activities in Middlebury to activities across the state — toward dynamic, portable traveling exhibits and through new technologies,” Haughey said.

Supporting these statewide efforts will mean staging fewer, but more targeted exhibits at the VFC’s gallery in Middlebury — exhibits that officials said will powerfully reflect the center’s current fieldwork.

After showing in Middlebury, these exhibits will travel the state to reach new audiences.

The VFC will continue to host workshops in Middlebury, but will ramp up these offerings in other parts of the state, including St. Albans and Putney.

More eyes on VFC materials could translate into more critical funding for the organization.

“We need to grow our donor base,” said John Barstow, the VFC’s development director. “If we don’t get out there more, we won’t.”

At the same time it’s increasing its regional and worldwide visibility, the VFC wants to reduce its Middlebury footprint. Barstow said there’s currently more than enough space (See Folklife Ctr., Page 3)

Addison Independent, Monday, July 23, 2018 — PAGE 3

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Middlebury clothing store to close after 21-year run

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Green Mountain Shoe & Apparel will close its Middlebury store at the end of August, with the owners citing online competition as the main culprit for the store’s demise.

“I just can’t compete with the internet,” said Angie Wade, co-owner of the business, which once included stores at 1 Main Street in Bristol and in The Centre shopping plaza off Court Street Extension in Middlebury. Angie Wade and her husband, Scott, launched Green Mountain Shoe & Apparel at 20 Main St. in Middlebury back in 1997, then added the Bristol store.

It was in 2011 that the Wades moved their Middlebury store from downtown to its current location in The Centre. Angie Wade at the time said the move was in anticipation of disruption caused by a massive downtown Middlebury rail bridges project.

Preliminary work is now under way for that $72 million project after several delays.

The Wades were initially happy with their clothing and shoe sales at The Centre, but evolving consumer trends have hit the industry hard, according to Wade. The couple recently closed their Bristol store after a 17-year-run, and on July 17 confirmed the Middlebury store’s

AT THE END of August, Green Mountain Shoe & Apparel will close its store in The Centre shopping plaza in Middlebury.

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imminent closing in a post on the company’s Facebook page.

“21 years. It’s flown by and yet has seemed a lifetime,” reads the post. “We started so small and eventually grew to two stores …

We’ve employed your friends and maybe even family, we definitely employed all our children at one point or another. We outfitted carpenters, construction engineers, and cowgirls; farmers, firefighters, and fry cooks; even teachers, telephone repairman and tech nerds. We’re

proud to have had the opportunity to do business in this exceptional community.”

Wade said the store developed a loyal clientele, but was not getting enough visits from the younger generation.

“Sales are way down,” she said.

“Younger people are definitely online, and that’s the crowd (of consumers) that’s coming up.”

Everything in the store is currently priced at 20-40 percent off, according to Wade, who has taken

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a job as a sales associate with the RetroWorks store run by Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects. Scott Wade began working for UPS last October.

Asked what she’ll miss most about Green Mountain Shoe & Apparel, she replied “the people.

I’ve seen a lot of kids grow up. I fit them in little kids’ shoes, and now they’re adults.”

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

(Continued from Page 2) for the organization’s 10 full- and part-time workers. Until recently, the four, 300-square-foot rooms on the second floor of the John Warren House were each hosting a single employee.

Now the center is advertising all four of those rooms for rent.

Barstow said rent revenues will be used to maintain the John Warren House, which is more than 200 years old.

Workers displaced from the second-floor are being accommodated in other parts of the building — including in the former VFC store space, which closed late last month.

All of the items sold at the store were consigned by the artists/craftspeople who made them. Barstow said many of those items can now be found at the nearby Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History.

Officials said the VFC Holiday Gingerbread House competition, which has sometimes been on display on the second floor, will definitely continue to be held and the submissions displayed.

Barstow believes prospective renters will see the John Warren House as a great place to do business.

“It’s widely considered to be one of the most beautiful buildings in Addison County,” Barstow said.

“We own it outright. It’s a huge asset, but not liquid. So now that we’re thinking that this is less about this place being a destination, let’s… see if we can rent spaces on the second floor.”

PAGE 4 — Addison Independent, Monday, July 23, 2018

A D D IS ON INDE P E NDEN T

Editorial A matter of civic pride

Here’s a challenge for Addison County residents: Find an area dedicated to public use that needs cleaning up and work out a way to get it done.

Why do it? Three reasons: First, it’s not that hard. Second, it’s rewarding. Third, it’ll make life in the neighborhood more pleasant and special.

We mention this because the Moosalamoo Association rallied a crew of public-minded residents to clean up the Robert Frost Wayside picnic area this past Thursday. About 16 people, including six board members of the Moosalamoo Association, picked up the sticks and downed branches, filled in truck tire tracks from a logging truck on a muddy winter day, and were partly the impetus for getting the U.S. Forest Service to replace two new picnic tables at the site.

The experience was valuable for all the right reasons: Rather than just talking about doing things, as a board the members of the MA rolled up their sleeves to help tidy up an area that receives substantial use (or at least would if it were nice), along one of the state’s two designated scenic highways (Route 125 from East Middlebury to Hancock over Middlebury Gap). The board’s concern was that the shoddy condition of the picnic area reflected poorly on the state, as well as on the immediate area around the Robert Frost interpretative trail.

It was, in short, a matter of civic pride: The board felt that if area residents can’t help keep up a picnic area associated with Robert Frost’s nearby cabin and well-known trail system, what kind of pride would be present in those communities? To the casual visitor, it would seem not much.

We know that not to be true with the residents of Ripton or the greater Middlebury community, but here’s the thing: heretofore it was not their responsibility to clean it up. At one point it was the state’s, at another, the Vermont Chambers of Commerce chipped in to provide the tourist information on the kiosks, we’re told. Most recently, it’s been the responsibility of the U.S. Forest Service, which, as most of us know, have had its budget cut multiple years in a role because Republicans have been hell-bent on reducing federal programs and costs in order to provide tax cuts to the wealthy. With fewer and fewer resources, our federal partners can’t always provide the high level of services that once helped keep such areas in tip-top condition.

That’s where local residents can help. If you notice a public area that needs sprucing up — say a town recreation area, a state park, a parking lot to a remote trailhead of a favorite hike, a favorite campground or fishing access area, perhaps, make an effort to help clean it up. For our part, this newspaper (email angelo@addisonindependent.com) will pledge to help broadcast the work effort and rally area residents to the cause. Just let us know what the project will be, the committee or person to contact, and the work date of the project.

With just a little bit of help from all of our friends, we’re confident we can help put a shine on Addison County towns and brighten our spirits as well.

Angelo S. Lynn

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HUNTER HARPER, 9, of Shoreham chips onto the practice green at Ralph Myhre Colf Course during an individual lesson last Thursday morning.

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Letters to the Editor Monument Farms lauded for Blue Trail connection Thank you to the Addison Independent and its talented intern Nick Garber for the exciting article on the North Country Trail (June 28). On behalf of the Middlebury Area Land Trust (MALT) staff, volunteers, members, and community supporters, we are grateful for the possibility of a federally recognized National Scenic Trail through the heart of Middlebury. It would surely benefit our community in many ways.

I must also express deep gratitude

to our invaluable partner in creating connector sections of the North Country Trail in Addison County.

Monument Farms and the James Family has been instrumental in creating the Blue Trail, the section that already allows hikers to travel from our beloved TAM loop, through Weybridge, and to the foot of the Snake Mountain trails. The Blue Trail offers some of Addison County’s most iconic and bucolic scenery. During the construction of the Blue Trail, Monument Farms

donated labor, granted land access through legal agreements, and supported MALT as we developed these 4.5 miles of the soon to be North Country Trail.

MALT looks forward to many more years of partnership with local land owners, as we strive to bring the highest quality of recreation trails to our community.

Jamie Montague, Executive Director Middlebury Area Land Trust Middlebury

Addison Independent, Monday, July 23, 2018 — PAGE 5

Letters to the Editor Airstrip could lead to headaches The recent article about the lakefront airstrip in Panton brought up some interesting details. As a neighbor of another airstrip I have some observations that these neighbors need to consider.

The airstrip next to me started as just a personal airstrip. Within a few years it became a parachute enterprise. The article stated about the flight route that would be taken.

Well, our neighbor’s flight route is not supposed to be near our farm, but as I’m writing this another plane is buzzing over our barn.

I’ve gone over every year for many years asking them to stop and they have excuses like it’s not their

plane or they have to come that way because of the wind (no wind blowing today).

There is no recourse for this. We have a metal barn and a noisy plane going over it at close range scares the cows. We’ve had stampedes in the barn with cows injured. The planes can be very loud and the flights are more on weekend and holidays so forget any peace with that.

I wish you neighbors of the Panton airstrip all the best, but you better know what you’re getting yourself into.

Kay Smits West Addison

Send message to Trump on Nov. 6 So, here we are. Our president is delusional. Blinded by his personal needs, Donald Trump is unable to see the world for what it is. In his eyes, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un are reputable leaders because Donald Trump wants them to be despite the reality of Putin’s annexation of Crimea and invasion of Ukraine; and Kim Jong-un ruthless treatment of his own people.

His delusional thinking is dangerous, perhaps treasonous.

His failure to criticize Putin for his interference in the 2016 election despite 12 indictments by his own administration is the mark of irrational thinking. His suggestion that the European Union is a foe of the US or that NATO is unimportant shows his inability to view the world as it is — to distinguish between our allies and those who would challenge our liberty and democracy. This president is making America weak by giving up our power and influence to China, Russia, and any country willing to fill the power vacuum that Trump’s irrational actions leave behind.

Yet, Trump’s following remains strong. Why? Perhaps because the most wealthy have received an unprecedented tax break, because the extreme religious right sees a

Supreme Court nominee who will support their view on abortion, and because many who have felt disenfranchised feel that they have a seat at the table. Yet, as Woody Allen quipped, he couldn’t tell his father that he was deluded in his thinking that he was a chicken because they needed the eggs.

The ends do not justify the means.

Making a bargain with the devil may give you what you want in the short run, but it is wrong.

Trump supporters: it is time to abandon this man, to call him out on his dangerous and delusional tweets, and to come to grips with his treasonous behavior. Time to recognize that he is making America weak, while making himself wealthier. It is time to turn off FOX news and their biased support of this president. Time to boycott the companies such as Bayer and Proctor and Gamble that advertise on Fox news. Time to make an ethical stand and call out this confused and dangerous president. Time to rally voters to oppose this president in the congressional midterms. Time to stop colluding with this delusional president.

Harry Chaucer New Haven

A PINE WARBLER, above, gathers nesting material. Hear about warblers and other birds when conservationist and birder Bridget Butler, below, talks about the birds of summer at the Salisbury Congregational Church on Wednesday, July 25, at 7 p.m.

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Learn about summer birds at July 25 talk SALISBURY — Ahhh, the birds of summer. Who are they, where are they and what are they up to during the summer? Join Bird Diva Bridget Butler for an evening talking about birding during the summer months on Wednesday, July 25, at 7 p.m. at the Salisbury Congregational Church.

Participants will take a look at interesting behaviors, family dynamics and drama, and the transition into fall. The talk will feature some photos from Vermont bird photographers and stories from Butler’s birding adventures in her backyard and beyond.

Butler has been working in conservation and environmental education throughout New England for more than 20 years. Her business Bird Diva Consulting has her traveling across Vermont delivering presentations, leading bird walks, and surveying birds for landowners.

Butler has worked for the Audubon Society in Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts and helped to create Audubon Vermont’s Forest Bird Initiative.

Many may have seen her on Vermont news stations talking about birds and conservation or heard her on Vermont Public Radio’s annual

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Butler surveys grassland birds for VT Fish & Wildlife and woodcock for U.S. Fish & Wildlife, and she oversees a roadkill project called WildPaths for Cold Hollow to Canada.

As the Bird Diva, she feels it important that birders use their passion for birds to make a difference by helping to protect habitat for birds and other wildlife. Butler lives in St. Albans with her husband and three young children whom she’s grooming to be the next stewards of this wild world we live in.

Brought to you by the Salisbury Historical Society, the Lake Dunmore/Fern Lake Association, and the Salisbury Conservation Commission

Presented, the presentation is free and open to the public.

PAGE 6 — Addison Independent, Monday, July 23, 2018

ADDISON COUNTY

Reach above the clouds

Obituaries

Madeleine Kamman, 87, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY — Madeleine Kamman, 87, well known chef, author, restaurateur, and TV personality, passed away peacefully at her home in Middlebury, Vt., on July 16, 2018. She was born on Nov. 22, 1930, in Paris, France.

Madeleine dedicated her life to teaching cooking to others and furthering the role of women in the profession. She wrote seven cookbooks, ran several cooking schools in the United States and France, owned two Michelin rated restaurants, and starred in the PBS television show “Madeleine Cooks,” which aired for seven years in the ’80s and ’90s.

Madeleine received numerous awards for her work including local press awards, lifetime recognitions from the James Beard Foundation, and national recognition from the French government. Details of her professional life may be found at tinyurl.com/madelinekamman.

Madeleine is survived by her son Alan and his wife Ann Pollender of Lincoln and two grandchildren, Aliza (Matt Nedimyer) and Sawyer. She is also survived by her son Neil and his wife Carla Mayo of Vergennes, and two grandchildren Rowan and Eva. She was pre-deceased by her husband Alan in 2014.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to Addison County Home Health and Hospice.◊

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Barbara Engel, 57, Weybridge WEYBRIDGE — Barbara J. Engel, age 57, passed into the spirit world peacefully on Sunday, July 15, 2018, at her home in Weybridge, Vt. Barb succumbed to liver cancer metastasized from ocular melanoma.

Mary Oliver wrote, “Hello, sun in my face. Hello you who made the morning and spread it over the fields … Watch, now, how I start the day in happiness, in kindness.” From her childhood to the day she passed, Barb spread joy, love and friendliness. She had an unwavering faith in life and her own abilities; she protected those who needed her help, claimed her ground when standing up for her beliefs, was a safe harbor for patients, friends and family searching for a soft shoulder.

She was truly beautiful inside and out: her effervescent smile and good cheer softened our hearts.

Barb was a tender soul and a woman of conviction, an amazing mother to Tony, loyal and fun sister and aunt, and a remarkable partner for Doug.

Born in Albany, N.Y., to Albert and Mary Patricia McFerran, Barb graduated from Bishop Maginn High School in Albany, received an associates degree from State University at Cobleskill and a bachelor of science in Occupational Therapy from Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. An accomplished O.T. for over thirty years in hospitals, nursing homes, and home health care agencies, Barb was loved and admired by her patients, peers, supervisors and supervisees. She married Doug Engel in 2000 in Westport, Conn. and they adopted Juan Antonio “Tony” Engel in 2005. Barb

BARBARA JANE ENGEL enjoyed teaching yoga and fitness, swimming, spending time in the Adirondacks and at seashores. But most of all she was at peace with her family, friends, and animals.

A memorial service will be held at the Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Court, Middlebury, Vt., on Aug. 25, at 4 p.m. Before the service, come to an open house gathering from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Engel home, 5224 Snake Mountain Road, Weybridge, Vt. Memorial donations to honor Barb’s life, faith and love can be made to Breadloaf Mountain Zen Community, P.O. 818, Middlebury, VT 05753. For more information on the service, contact Doug at dougengel07@gmail.com.◊

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Wayside cleanup About 16 area residents and board members of the Moosalamoo Association got to work last Thursday afternoon to clean up the Robert Frost Wayside picnic area on Route 125 in Ripton. The three-hour project helped rejuvenate an area that had been in a state of disrepair largely due to recent windstorms that have dropped many of the branches of red pines in the picnic area. A crew from the Green Mountain U.S. Forest Service in Rochester also had replaced two of the rotten picnic tables with two new ones. Future plans call for culling some of the unhealthy trees in the area and adding a pollinator garden and wildflowers along the roadside. Those present included, top right, Ken Carpenter and Walt Stowell, bottom right, Tony Clark and Sen. Chris Bray of New Haven, and Linda Williams, manning the wheelbarrow.

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Get into the mind of American patriots ORWELL — On Saturday, July 28, the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell offers its annual travel back in time interview program, “Investigation into the Revolutionary Mind.” The program summons up two very different American Revolutionary War officers from the Northern Campaign of 1776-1777; Maj. Gen. Philip Schuyler, American Army commander of New York (which included Mount Independence), and Col. Seth Warner, leader of the Green Mountain Boys.

Both will be questioned about the Revolutionary events in which they were instrumental during 1776 and 1777. Did they get along? What did they think about each other? What were their approaches to the war?

These first-person programs are always engaging and visitor favorites. Schuyler will be portrayed by Steve Whalen and Warner by Ennis Duling. Modern day historian and site interpreter Paul Andriscin is the interviewer. Questions from the audience are welcome at the end.

This series of annual programs

has explored the decision-making of many, including the 1791 Vermont visit by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison and many others.

The program runs from 2 to 3:30

p.m. and is included in the regular admission fee of $5 for adults and free for children under 15. Enjoy the air-conditioned museum. Call 802-948-2000 for more information.

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Vermont House: Mari Cordes, Rob Demic, Caleb Elder and Paul Forlenza. Refreshments provided.

More info contact Chelsea Smiley at 802-3491730 or chelsea.rose.smiley@gmail.com.

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First Baptist Church Fun Summer Program in Bristol. Monday July 23 – Friday 27, 6-8:30 p.m. on the green, Bristol.

“Shipwrecked” is our theme with castaway sing time, skits, tropical treats, sailing with cool science experiments, shipwrecked games, exploring the Bible and more. Ages K-8th grade. Can’t make all days? That’s OK, come when you can. For more info call Janet 377-1668 or Bonnie 453-7113.

“Music & Lyrics” on screen in Shoreham. Monday, July 23, 7 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main St. Check out this movie in our air-conditioned library. Popcorn will be served.

Vergennes City Band in Vergennes. Monday, July 23, 7 p.m., City Park.

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Worker’s Compensation seminar in Middlebury. Wednesday, July 25, 8-9:30 a.m., MREMS, 55 Collins Dr. The seminar “5 Things you Should Know About Worker’s Compensation” will teach you how to protect yourself from fraudulent claims, how to work to reduce your premium, how safety plays a key role and how to implement a Return to Work program effectively. More info at tinyurl.com/y8m94udt.

4-H Day at Morgan Horse Farm in Weybridge.

Wednesday, July 25,10 a.m.-3 p.m. 74 Battell Dr. Learn about the Vermont 4-H program and the UVM Morgan Horse Farm Apprenticeship Program. Area 4-H members will be on hand to educate guests through exhibits of STEM and horse related topics. Free admission for 4-H members and their families with 4-H member card.

Age Well senior luncheon in Shoreham.

Wednesday, July 25, 11 a.m., Halfway House, Route 22A. Soup of the day, sandwich, coleslaw, dessert, and beverage. Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle to reserve at 802-377-1419. $5 suggested donation does not include gratuity.

Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR

WWI remembered

“DOUGHBOYS AND FLYBOYS: WWI Stories By Vermonters From The Home And Battlefront” opens at the Henry Sheldon Museum at One Park Street in Middlebury on Tuesday, July 31. The year 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War One. The Sheldon Museum has combed its collection and archives along with the help of Addison County private collections to mount an exhibit that features roles played by Vermonters in what was called the “War to End All Wars. The exhibit runs through Nov. 11.

at 802-388-2287 to inquire.

Three Day Stampede final donation drop-off in Bristol. Wednesday, July 25, 4-7 p.m. Rec field.

The Stampede begins on Friday, July 27 and runs through Sunday, July 29.

Middle Grade Book Club in Middlebury.

Wednesday, July 25, 5 – 5:45 p.m., Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St. Read “Just Like Jackie” and welcome special guest author Lindsey Stoddard.

“Just Like Jackie” has appeared on some great book lists, like the Indies Introduce and the Indies Next TOP TEN. It also received starred reviews from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly. Of course, there will be Nino’s pizza. Third of three meetings.

Parents are welcome (but not required) to attend.

Contact jenny@vermontbookshop.com to RSVP or for more info “Music at the Riverbend” presents EmaLou and the Beat in Brandon. Wednesday, July 25, 7 p.m., behind the Brandon Inn. EmaLou and The Beat play a mix of contemporary and classic folk, rock ‘n roll, and funk music as well as originals. More info contact the Brandon Chamber of Commerce at 802-247-6401 or info@brandon.org.

Bristol Town Band in Bristol. Wednesday, July 25, 7-8:30 p.m., town green. A Vermont tradition since 1870, Come early and enjoy a pre-concert dinner in town or bring a picnic.

Craft night: fiber arts in Shoreham. Wednesday, July 25, 7 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main St. Bring a current project or use our collection of yarn, crochet hooks, and needles to start something of

THURSDAY

Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes. Thursday, July 26, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. Meal of roast pork loin, gravy, mashed potatoes, garden peas and onions, wheat roll, and sliced pears will be served at noon. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle to reserve at 802-3771419. Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided.

Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire.

Introduction to QuickBooks online workshop in Middlebury. Thursday, July 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Addison County Economic Development Corporation, 1590 Route 7 South. An all-day class designed for newer users and as a refresher for existing users. Free for ACEDC members, $20 for non-members. Register in advance as space is limited at addisoncountyedc.org/register/1613.

Parkinson’s support group in Middlebury.

Thursday, July 26, 10-11:30 a.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. For those with Parkinson’s or caring for them. Anyone with other movement disorders is also welcome. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287.

Music and Movies series in Middlebury. Thursday, July 26, 6 p.m., Riverfront Park, the Marble Works.

The Better Middlebury Partnership’s series continues with a free concert with Deb Brisson and the Hay Burners. American Flatbread by the slice and beer and wine for purchase starting at 6 p.m.

The Three Sues plus Aaron Marcus Trio in Hancock. Thursday, July 26, on the green. Bring a chair and a picnic. Free. Rain site available. Part of the Hancock Green Summer Concert series.

“Up” on screen in Bristol. Thursday, July 26, dusk, on the town green. The next installment of Bristol’s movies in the park for 2018. Bring a chair, a blanket and some popcorn for plein air movie viewing.

Rain location Holley Hall.

TUESDAY

Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes. Tuesday, July 24, 10 a.m., Vergennes Area Seniors Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln. Doors open at 10 a.m. for bingo and coffee hour. Meal served at noon of Italian chicken fingers with BBQ sauce, peas & carrots, mashed potatoes, wheat roll, and tropical fruit. Bring your own place setting. $5 suggested donation. Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle to reserve at 802-377-1419.

Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire.

Jon Gailmor in New Haven. Tuesday, July 24, Tues. 3 p.m., New Haven Town Gym, North St. As part of the New Haven Library’s “Libraries Rock!” program, Gailmor will help the New Haven Community Library to “rock out.” His music, performances and songwriting ability have been entertaining young and old for many years. Free and accessible. More info call Deborah Lundbech 802-453-4015.

Community rhythm circle in Middlebury. Tuesday, July 24, 3 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Join percussionist Rob Zollman and have fun while making music. Drumming is emotionally and physically beneficial as it is gentle and supports memory function. Free and open to the public. Fully accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220, or pryan@residenceottercreek. com.

“Art, Nature and Dessert” in Middlebury. Tuesday, July 24, 5-6 p.m. Chipman Hill (TAM) parking area on Washington Street Extension. Middlebury Conservation Commission and the Middlebury Area Land Trust (MALT) host this family evening event. Explore the woods for treasures to use as stencils and paintbrushes, produce art and eat shortcake. What could be better? Bring a T-shirt (or any cloth) to paint and a bowl and spoon for shortcake too. Contact Monica.erhart@gmail.com.

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“The Birds of Summer” presentation in Salisbury. Wednesday, July 25, 7 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church, 853 Maple St. Bridget Butler gives an informative talk on our summertime feathered friends. Part of the Salisbury Summer Series. Free and open to the public.

Stargazing open house in Middlebury. Wednesday, July 25, 9-10:30 p.m., Mittelman Observatory, McCardell Bicentennial Hall, Route 125. Jupiter and Saturn will be in the evening sky on many of these dates. A variety of interesting stars, star clusters, and nebulae will also be visible through the Observatory’s telescopes. Free and open to the public, weather permitting. Check the Observatory web site at go.middlebury.edu/observatory/ or call 802-443-2266 after 7 P.M. on the evening of the event.

Drum Circle in Lincoln. Wednesday, July 25, 2-3 p.m., Holley Hall. A special Libraries ROCK! What Rocks More Than Drums? Saragail Benjamin, published author, songwriter, & amp; master drum circle facilitator, brings hundreds of drums to libraries across Vermont. Everyone plays percussion together in this 100% interactive, participatory program. Creative, innovative fun for all ages. No prior musical experience required.

Meet the Democratic Candidates in Monkton.

Wednesday, July 25, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Monkton Friends Methodist Church 78 Monkton Ridge.

Meet the Democratic candidates seeking to serve Monkton, Bristol, Starksboro and Lincoln in the

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Three Day Stampede Toward the Cure for Cystic Fibrosis in Bristol.

Friday, July 27, Bristol Recreation Field, Airport Rd. A summer must.

Age Well senior luncheon in Middlebury. Friday, July 27, 11:30 a.m., Rosie’s, Route 7 South.

Doors open at 11:30, meal served at noon of roast chicken, mashed potatoes, peas, roll, and chocolate mousse. Advanced reservations required.

Call Michelle to reserve at 802-377-1419. $5 suggested donation does not include gratuity.

Open to anyone age 60 and up and their spouse of any age. Free ride may be provided. Call ACTR at 802-388-2287 to inquire.

Table of Grace community meal in Vergennes.

Friday, July 27, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Vergennes Congregational Church, 30 S. Water St. Menu includes rotisserie chicken, assorted summer salads, rolls and dessert. Free.

Tiffany Ng carillon in Middlebury. Friday, July 27, 6 p.m., Mead Chapel and surrounding lawns, Middlebury College. Ng is an assistant professor of Carillon and University carillonist at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Come hear this a staple of summer life on the Middlebury campus.

Free. More info at go.middlebury.edu/carillon.

The Lion King Jr. on stage in Middlebury. Friday, July 27, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. THT’s Young Company returns to the stage, bringing the story of Simba, Nala, Mufasa and Scar to life. Tickets $12, available at townhalltheater.org or at the box office at 802-382-9222.

Deb Brisson & the Hayburners in Salisbury. Friday, July 27, 7:30 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church, 853 Maple St. As part of the Salisbury Summer Performance Series, Brisson and her band bring their blend of rock, folk and country to Salisbury’s historic church. Free-will donation.

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Three Day Stampede Toward the Cure for Cystic Fibrosis in Bristol.

Saturday, July 28, Bristol Recreation Field, Airport Rd. A summer must.

Bake sale in Salisbury. Saturday, July 28, 8 a.m.

Kampersville store on Rt. 53. The sale lasts until sold out. Come early for best selection; last year the goodies were gone by 11 a.m. Brownies, cookies, quick breads and other baked goods will be available.

Vermont Breakfast on the Farm in West Addison.

Saturday, July 28, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Kayhart Brothers Dairy Farm, 7429 Rt. 17 West. Want to know where your food comes from? This summer, you can go straight to the source. Enjoy a free pancake breakfast and self-guided farm tour to see first-hand how dairy farmers care for their animals, the environment, and contribute to our local communities. A kid-friendly scavenger hunt included. Free. Tickets must be reserved at VermontBreakfastOnTheFarm.com.

Natural basketry workshop in Ferrisburgh.

Saturday, July 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rokeby, 4334 Route 7. Join Catherine Brooks to forage materials in the Rokeby woods and weave them into a simple melon basket that you’ll take home the same day. After this, you’ll be able to make more baskets on your own. Participants will need to bring simple household tools and wear protective clothing. For more information and to register, email director@rokeby.org. Cost: $60/person.

Lillian Kennedy art workshop in Addison.

Saturday, July 28, 1- 4 p.m. Chimney Point, 8149 VT Route 17W. “Fearless and Serene: Plein Air Painting with Watercolor and Gouache.” Bring a light-weight folding stool. Create a finished watercolor and gouache painting guided by artist Lillian Kennedy, make a travel painting kit that fits in a baggie, and learn the basics. Individuality encouraged. $35 includes instruction and materials and admission to sites. Register 802-759-2412.

“Inquiry into the Revolutionary Mind: What Were You Thinking Philip Schuyler and Seth Warner?” in Orwell. Saturday, July 28, 2-3:30 p.m., Mount Independence State historic Site, 472 Mt. Independence Rd. Modern day historian Paul Andriscin turns back the time machine to interview two very different American Revolutionary War officers — Maj. Gen. Philip Schuyler, American Army commander of New York, and Col. Seth Warner, leader of the Green Mountain Boys Youth Escape Room Challenge in Shoreham.

Saturday, July 28, 2 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main St. Solve the clues and unlock the box before the timer runs out. Ages 8 and up. RSVP to the library at (802) 897-2647 by Friday, July 27.

The Lion King Jr. on stage in Middlebury.

Saturday, July 28, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S.

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Pleasant St. THT’s Young Company returns to the stage, bringing the story of Simba, Nala, Mufasa and Scar to life. Tickets $12, available at townhalltheater.org or at the box office at 802-382-9222.

L.C. Jazz dance band in Brandon. Saturday, July 28, 7-10 p.m., Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Sq. L.C. Jazz Swing Dance Band is a 17 piece volunteer Big Band with a mission, have a great time, play fantastic music and support continuing music education of area students through scholarships.

A benefit for the Brandon Town Hall and the L.C. Jazz Scholarship Fund. Tickets adults $8/seniors and students $7/couples all ages $14.

Britt Connors & Bourbon Renewal in Brandon.

Saturday, July 28, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Come hear this unique brand of “Y’all-ternative.” Before heading into the studio in September, they’ll debut some brand-new songs and have fun with new arrangements of older songs. The band is comprised of some of Boston’s finest jazz and Americana musicians. Show $20.

Dinner & show $45. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. BYOB. Call 802-247-4295 or email info@brandon-music. net to reserve.

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Green Mountain Club Bread Loaf Section potluck picnic in Ferrisburgh. Sunday, July 29, Kingsland Bay State Park, 787 Kingsland Bay Rd. Scenic views, tables under the trees, dock area for swimming, bay for paddling, and a choice of trails. Bring your own picnic lunch. The Club will provide leaders and fruit and cookies. Admission free with Green Mountain Passport/$4 adults/$2 children 4-13. Contact leaders David Andrews at vtrevda@yahoo.com or 802-388-4894 (hiking & biking) or Ruth Penfield at ruthpenfield@gmail. com or 802-388-5407 to confirm participation.

More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

Three Day Stampede Toward the Cure for Cystic Fibrosis in Bristol. Sunday, July 29, Bristol Recreation Field, Airport Rd. A summer must.

Descendants of the Green Mountain Boys in Hubbardton. Sunday, July 29, 10:30 a.m., Hubbardton Battlefield, 5696 Monument Hill Rd. Members of the descendants of the Green Mountain Boys will be on hand to discuss how this group came about, share stories about their own Green Mountain Boys family tree discoveries, the importance of honoring them, and offering guidance on how to search for them.

Champlain Valley Fiddlers in Brandon. Sunday, July 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., American Legion, Route 7 South. Begins with jam session/open stage at 11 a.m., Fiddling, music and dancing from noon on. 50/50 raffle and door prizes, Refreshments available. All Fiddlers welcome. $3 cover charge.

Blast from the Past: Historic Clock and Watches afternoon in Addison. Sunday, July 29, noon-4 p.m., Chimney Point State Historic Site, 32 Route 17.

Green Mountain Timekeepers Society members are in residence on the Chimney Point porch to talk with you about the history of your clocks and watches and how they can be repaired.

Bring your clocks and watches or photographs and learn more about your timepieces.

The Lion King Jr. on stage in Middlebury. Sunday, July 29, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. THT’s Young Company returns to the stage, bringing the story of Simba, Nala, Mufasa and Scar to life.

Tickets $12, available at townhallt h e a t e r. org or at the box office at 802-382-9222.

Paul Asbell Jazz in Middlebury. Sunday, July 29, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Come listen to “one of the best-kept secrets in American music today!” Free and open to the public. Refreshments and social hour to follow.

Fully accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-3881220, or pryan@residenceottercreek.com.

Opening and artist talk in Rochester. Sunday, July 29, 4-5 p.m., Big Town Gallery, 99 N. Main St. New show of work by John Kemp Lee. More info at bigtowngallery.com.

Joan Hutton Landis Summer Reading Series in Rochester. Sunday, July 29, 5-8 p.m., Big Town Gallery, 99 N. Main St. Come hear authors Jenson Beach & Bianca Stone read from their work. More info at bigtowngallery.com.

LIVEMUSIC Vergennes City Band in Vergennes. Monday, July 23, 7 p.m., City Park.

Jon Gailmor in New Haven. Tuesday, July 24, Tues. 3 p.m., New Haven Town Gym. Bristol Town Band in Bristol. Wednesday, July 25, 7 p.m., on the town green.

EmaLou and the Beat in Brandon. Wednesday, July 25, 7 p.m., behind the Brandon Inn. Medicine Tribe Trio in Middlebury. Wednesday, July 25, 7-9 p.m., Rough Cut. The Three Sues plus Aaron Marcus Trio in Hancock.

Thursday, July 26, 6:30 p.m., on the green.

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A BLUEBIRD GIVES its hatchling a tasty crawly snack. Learn more about our feathered friends when bird maven Bridget Butler gives a presentation on “The Birds of Summer” at the Salisbury Congregational Church this Wednesday, July 25, at 7 p.m. The church is located at 853 Maple St. in Salisbury.

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Deb Brisson and the Hay Burners in Middlebury.

Thursday, July 26, 7 p.m., Marble Works.

Tiffany Ng in Middlebury. Friday, July 27, 6 p.m., Mead Chapel and surrounding lawns.

Erin Cassels Brown in Middlebury. Friday, July 27, 7-9 p.m., Notte.

Deb Brisson and the Hayburners in Salisbury.

Friday, July 27, 7:30 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church.

LC Jazz in Brandon. Saturday, July 28, 7 p.m., Brandon Town Hall.

Britt Connors & Bourbon Renewal in Brandon.

Saturday, July 28, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

Paul Asbell Jazz in Middlebury. Sunday, July 29, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek.

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‘Y’all-ternative’ mix of rockin’ country plays Brandon Britt Connors and Bourbon and recommended for the show.

Renewal return to Brandon Music Venue is BYOB. Call 802-247-4295 armed with the makings of Connor’s or e-mail info@brandon-music.net third album on Saturday, July 28, at for reservations or more information.

7:30 p.m.

Brandon Music is located at 62 Before heading into the studio Country Club Road in Brandon. in September, they’ll debut some “THE LION KING” AT THT brand new songs and have fun with “It’s the circle of life/and it newer arrangements of moves us all,” sings the old songs, all of which menagerie behind one reach new heights due to of Broadway’s most the tight working unit of popular shows. “The Connor’s band “Bourbon Lion King,” which won Renewal.” The band is the Tony Award for Best comprised of some of Musical in 1998 and is Boston’s finest jazz and currently the highestby Greg Pahl grossing Americana musicians, Broadway all of whom have graced musical in history, comes Brandon Music’s stage to Middlebury’s Town with Connor, or as part of the John Hall Theater on Friday, July 27, at Funkhouser Trio/Quartet.

7 p.m. under the direction of Doug Bourbon Renewal is Britt Connors Anderson. Additional performances on vocals, guitar and songwriting; will be on Saturday, July 28 and John Funkhouser on keys and Sunday, July 29, at 2 p.m. backup vocals; Ed Lucie on bass “Once a year I get to direct and backup vocals; Andrew Stern young people in a big musical,” on guitars; and Mike Connors on says Anderson, “and it’s always the drums. most fun I have all year. “The Lion The singer-songwriter blends King” is the perfect vehicle for this blues, folk, and country with jazz talented, smart group of kids.” voicings and pop sensibilities. Her Based on the 1994 Disney movie, latest album, “Warmer Season,” the show follows the coming of age features her original tunes, which of Simba, a young lion whose wish are alternately rockin,’ country, to become king of the Pridelands is sweet, rootsy, New-Orleans-street- thwarted by a devious plot to steal parade-style or just plain fun. With the throne. clapping, foot-stomping, and even Bristol’s Helen Weston will some whistling, the record created once again serve as music director, its own sub-category of Americana continuing her three-year run of dubbed “Y’all-Ternative” music. collaborations with Anderson. Kate For the past decade, Connor has Tilton of Middlebury and the THT’s been honing her craft as a songwriter summer production assistant Tim while building a loyal following. She Hansen have designed props and and Bourbon Renewal have been costumes. turning heads with their top-notch Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 band sound and vocal harmonies, for ages 12 and under. Tickets may performing at some of the top be purchased at townhalltheater. venues in the Boston area, and as far org, by calling 802-382-9222, at the as Rockwood Music Hall in NYC. THT box office Monday-Saturday, Show $20. Dinner and show $45. noon-5 p.m., or at the door one hour Reservations are required for dinner before show time.

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“Y’ALLTERNATIVE” BAND BRITT Connors and Bourbon Renewal will take the stage at Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Road in Brandon, on Saturday, July 28, at 7:30 p.m.

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DEB BRISSON AND THE HAYBURNERS AT THE SALISBURY CHURCH On Friday, July 27, at 7:30 p.m., the Salisbury Congregational Church

will host a performance by Addison County favorites Deb Brisson and the Hayburners. Behind Brisson’s powerfully expressive singing, the band combines original songs with

THT’S YOUNG COMPANY stages “The Lion King” at Town Hall Theater from Friday, July 27 through Sunday, July 29. The Friday Show is at 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Shows at 2 p.m.

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favorites by Natalie Merchant, Joan Osborne, Keb Mo, Ryan Adams and many more.

Brisson is joined by Mark Pelletier on guitar and vocals; Carl Boss on bass and vocals; John Wallace on drums; and Doug Wilhelm on harmonica, congas and percussion.

The band’s repertoire, arranged and rehearsed in the loft above Brisson’s Weybridge horse barn, ranges from Americana and alt-country to rollicking R&B, with soulful vocals, fine harmonies, and driving bass and percussion.

This is the fourth event in Salisbury’s 39th Summer Performance Series, which runs on Friday evenings until August 10 at the historic, fully-accessible 1838 meetinghouse in Salisbury Village.

Admission is free; donations in support of the series will be welcomed. Any receipts in excess of expenses for the series will be used for the ongoing restoration of the meetinghouse.

BRANDON SUMMER CONCERT SERIES The Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce free summer concert series, “Music at the Riverbend,” located behind the Brandon Inn, continues this Wednesday, July 25, at 7 p.m. with EmaLou and the Beat, a Burlington-based trio, who play (See Arts Beat, Page 11)

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Cosmic Forecast For the week of July 23 ARIES: March 21-April 20. A motivated mind could be the inspiration you need to progress with your tasks this week, Aries. Take short breaks to maintain your stamina and make it through.

TAURUS: April 21May 21. Taurus, you may be curious to explore new places this week. New experiences can provide excitement and stimulation.

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SCORPIO: Oct. 24Nov. 22. Scorpio, this week you may be inclined to engage in something that expresses your creative spirit. Immerse yourself in nature and beautiful things for inspiration.

SAGITTARIUS: Nov. 23-Dec. 21. Sagittarius, you may be tempted to make hasty decisions as your patience begins to wane.

Resist this temptation, as it may only complicate matters.

GEMINI: May 22-June 21. Gemini, seeking out CAPRICORN: Dec. 22-Jan. 20. Capricorn, new ideas and opportunities devote some time this week may boost your selfto creating more balance confidence and contribute in your life. Balance to personal growth. Don’t can contribute to greater COME SEE WHAT’S NEW! shy away from new quality of life and overall From Berroco, Plymouth, Brown Sheep & More! experiences. happiness.

TIFFANY NG WILL premier a new composition as part of Middlebury College’s Carillon series on Friday, July 27, at 6 p.m. from Mead Chapel on the Middlebury College campus.

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(Continued from Page 10) a mix of contemporary and classic folk, rock ‘n roll, and funk music as well as originals.

Join the folks who come out and relax with quality music, friends and neighbors. The kids have fun running around the grounds next to the Neshobe River, and everyone enjoys free popcorn. Adult beverages are served up by the Brandon Inn, available in the outdoor lounge area, so you won’t miss a single note of the music.

For more information, contact the Chamber at 802-247-6401 or info@ brandon.org.

CARILLON SERIES AT COLLEGE The Middlebury College Carillon Series continues with a performance

by Tiffany Ng, Assistant Professor of Carillon and University Carillonist, University of Michigan, on Friday, July 27, at 6 p.m.

A special highlight of the year is performer Tiffany Ng’s July 27 world premiere of “Resonant Memories” by composer Matthew Schreibeis, Assistant Professor of Music at Hong Kong Baptist University. All of the concerts are free and open to the public, and can be enjoyed on the steps of Mead Chapel or on the surrounding lawns.

BRISTOL BAND CONCERT The Bristol Band concert season continues this Wednesday, July 25, at 7 p.m. on the town green.

Concerts are held every Wednesday

evening up to the Wednesday before Labor Day (August 29). The Bristol Band has presented outdoor summer band concerts in the gazebo on the town green every Wednesday evening in the summer since shortly after the Civil War. Bring a lawn chair, blanket or picnic dinner and enjoy an evening of small town entertainment. It’s free.

There is often a fundraiser barbeque before the concert. Check bristolrec.org for details.

LIVE MUSIC AT NOTTE There will be two live performances this week at Notte Neapolitan Pizza Bar located downstairs at 86 Main Street in Middlebury. On Wednesday, The Open Mic is hosted at 9 p.m. by the ever talented Mark Sikora. Play solo or join Sikora and friends for a jamming good time. All talent levels are welcome. It’s free to enter and there is no cover charge.

Then, on Friday, July 27, Notte presents a dinner show featuring Erin Cassels-Brown at 7 p.m. For more information, call 802-388-0002.

HANCOCK GREEN SUMMER CONCERT Last but by no means least, The Hancock Green Summer Concerts on the Hancock town green continue this Thursday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m. with The Three Sues, plus the Aaron Marcus Trio. The series runs through Thursday, Aug. 9. All concerts are free. Bring a chair and a picnic. A rain site is available.

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THE MIDDLEBURY LIONS Club held their annual auction and chicken barbeque on Middlebury’s town green last Wednesday, July 18. Auctioneer Tom Broughton (above left) presided over the evening’s bidding with help from Matt Broughton (below left) while other Lions Club members manned the giant barbeque grills and handed out the grub. Below, Wes Smith flips the chickens; above, Wes D’Avignon and Bobby Cyr do some cookin’. All proceeds from the event are put back into the community.

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(Continued from Page 1) of the 5-Town elementary schools.

“We’re basically a pop-up school,” Chesley-Park said.

LEARNING In morning learning sessions during the five-week program, which runs from July 2 to Aug. 3, rising first- through seventh-graders from all of the 5-Town schools — Monkton Central, Starksboro’s Robinson Elementary, New Haven’s Beeman Elementary, Bristol Elementary and Lincoln Community schools, plus Mount Abraham Union Middle/ High School — focus on math, art or wellness/recreation.

So far this summer, third- and fourth-grade math leader Dylan Sparks has taught his students how to build fires, make jewelry and measure ingredients and determine ratios for cooking.

“It’s important for them to understand how things are made and that math is used in the design of everything,” Sparks said.

When they finish building their spinning tops, Sparks’s students will have been exposed to — and made use of — fundamental geometric concepts.

First- and second-grade art leader Anna Smith guides her students through creative exploration.

In an exercise focused on abstract art, she played sounds for the students and challenged them to draw whatever came to mind — as long as it didn’t directly reference the sound itself (drawings made to the sound of rain, for instance, were not allowed to feature rain).

“I asked them, ‘What does this make you think of or feel?’” Smith said. “And they could articulate that.

‘This sound reminds me of making dinner,’ one student said. Then they would draw the feeling of food.”

On a day when rain kept students indoors, fifth-through-seventh-grade wellness leader Jessica LaPlante organized a team-building game in the hallway. One by one, through trial and error, students discovered a hidden path across a “labyrinth,” which was represented by a grid on the floor.

COLLABORATION Afternoon workshops divide students into hives of collaboration: • Theater students learn set design, makeup, costuming and stage management in preparation for an end-of-program performance of William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest.”

• Innovative Art students design gardens that make sounds, and repurpose toys using circuitry and computer code.

• Recreation programs teach positive sportsmanship with games of Ultimate Frisbee and Capture the Flag.

• Robotics students learn to design and code their own robots, as well as to solve problems using robotics equipment.

The Robotics program was made possible by New Haven resident Ron Yara, an electrical engineer who (See Collaboration, Page 15)

Addison Independent, Monday, July 23, 2018 — PAGE 15

he’s befriended, art projects he’s been working on and math games he’s been playing. He arrives home pleasantly exhausted and satisfied with summery experiences, ready to wake up and do it all over again the next day.”

Founded by Chesley-Park and MAUSD Assistant Superintendent Katrina DiNapoli (who was at the time assistant principal at Bristol Elementary), ELP is funded by a grant from the 21st Century Learning Centers Program, as well as money allocated in the MAUSD budget.

The summer program charges $180 a week for a full-time student, but scholarships are available. No family will be turned away, officials said.

“We tell parents, ‘Come, and we’ll figure it out,’” said Chesley-Park.

MAUSD provides free breakfast, lunch and snacks.

When summer comes to an end, ELP will go into high gear organizing after-school enrichment programs.

But the summer students aren’t looking that far ahead. They’re still

learning the program’s “theme song,” — a version of pop singer Bruno Mars’s “Count on Me,” with lyrics rewritten by musician and theater director Jennifer Allred and her son Ethan. At morning meeting every day the kids practice along with a recording of Ethan singing and playing his guitar: “You can count on me at ELP — I’ll be there, so leave your worries at the door. We’ll grow and learn together, find out what we’re made of. From math to art we’re heart to heart, we’ll be there — we can make the summer so much more.”

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Collaboration (Continued from Page 14) spent his career in the Silicon Valley semiconductor industry. Yara donated $15,000 worth of equipment and tools to ELP last year, and he also teaches in the program, which has been so successful that Mount Abe middle school has begun to integrate it into the curriculum, Chesley-Park said.

Summer ELP has also partnered with Middlebury Indoor Tennis to teach kids on-court basics.

Next year, a program that’s in full swing after school at Mount Abe may make its summer debut.

ELP is partnering with Middlebury Community Music Center (MCMC) to form a string orchestra directed by local musician and teacher Ron White.

MCMC encourages students to try a variety of string instruments and is looking forward to expanding the orchestra in the future.

“We believe in the power of

ensemble playing to activate new kinds of learning and partnership for students,” said MCMC director Sadie Brightman.

Tennis and orchestra are just two examples of how the Expanded Learning Program continues to expand.

“We never plateau,” said ChesleyPark. “Every year we add something new.”

This year, the biggest addition to the summer program was a fulltime schedule. Parents now have the option of enrolling their children from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

“Our family has thoroughly enjoyed the addition of the ELP program into our lives,” said Bristol resident (and former Bristol Elementary School board member) Ali Gibson, whose son, Sammy, a rising first-grader, is enrolled in the program. “Every day after camp he returns brimming with fun stories of great counselors

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Swimming (Continued from Page 1) was deemed a low-level health concern, according to River Watch Managing Director Matt Witten.

Although the results were optimistic, Witten suggested that swimmers still be careful during summer months when high temperatures can lead to increases in the number of bacterial colonies, even in moving water.

“If you compare this to some of the readings “With a we got on some of the summer like other rivers, it’s really not so bad,” he said. this when it’s “[But] with a summer hot and there’s like this when it’s hot not much rain and there’s not much ... we get higher rain ... we get higher readings and readings and that mostly that mostly has has to do with the water getting so warm that to do with the it encourages these water getting colonies of bacteria. It’s so warm that a good idea to consult it encourages River Watch and base these colonies your splashing and swimming in water off of bacteria.”

— Matt Witten, of that.”

River Watch E. coli is a relatively common bacteria found in the intestines and fecal matter of animals and humans, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Most strains are harmless, but some pose serious health risks. In agriculture-rich Addison County, where bacteria borne by animal feces are washed into moving bodies of water, River Watch checks E. coli levels monthly with the goal of keeping residents informed about swimming safety as well as maintaining ecosystem health.

Hannah Gokaslan, a Middlebury College student working at the college this summer, said that worries about presence of E. coli often creep in when she visits favorite swimming spots, such as the gorge in East Middlebury.

“I get concerned if I accidentally swallow some water while swimming,” she said. “Rumors (about certain swimming holes having E. coli) definitely circulate. Sometimes I’ll get paranoid

THE MIDDLEBURY GORGE in East Middlebury is among the area swimming holes tested regularly for E. coli.

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and convince myself the water isn’t clean even if I don’t really know that that’s the case.”

Jennifer Cyr, director of Jennifer Cyr Family Childcare in Middlebury, said that she recognizes concerns about waterborne bacteria, but tries not to let them prevent her and her children from enjoying the outdoors.

“I think the benefit of time outdoors outweighs the risk of E. coli,” she said. “I can say that because I haven’t dealt with it, but I choose not to let it stop us.”

In evaluating E. coli levels, River Watch measures most probable number (mpn) of E. coli bacterial organisms per 100 ml of water at each of the four popular swimming locations.

Per the Vermont Department of Health’s water quality standards, formed in compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency findings, water with an E. coli mpn greater than 235 presents health risks to swimmers. The four swimming holes were scored as follows: • Middlebury River at Shard Villa Road bridge: 238 mpn.

• Middlebury River at Middlebury Gorge: 28 mpn.

• New Haven River at Sycamore Park: 66 mpn.

• New Haven River at Bartlett’s Falls: 17 mpn.

According to Witten, local streams and rivers become inundated with E. coli after heavy rainfall, when runoff sweeps animal feces and other vessels for bacteria into streams and rivers.

Swimmers should avoid even fast-moving streams right after rainfall, he said.

Witten added that although the recent testing showed that E. coli levels were low across the board, swimmers should be aware of the potential for illness that’s present even when bacteria levels barely exceed the norm, such as at Shard Villa Road.

“At Shard Villa, with the standard being exceeded, that’s like if you were to have a yellow to orange to red warning system, that would be yellow,” he said. “This is probably OK ... but it’s probably a good idea to be aware of it and have your kids keep their mouths out of the water and that sort of thing.”

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ICE releases migrant farmworker

By NICK GARBER Ventura’s lawyers convinced a ADDISON COUNTY — Ale- judge to lower Hernández Ventujandro Hernández Ventura, the ra’s bond from $14,000 to $3,500, Addison County farmworker who which facilitated his release. Will was arrested last month by agents Lambek, a spokesman for the from Immigrations and Customs advocacy group Migrant Justice, Enforcement said the money (ICE), was rehad been raised leased from custo- “There were over by local comdy Thursday after 1,200 people who munity members over three weeks signed on to a seeking to help of detention. win Hernández Hernández Ven- letter calling for his Ventura’s release. tura was bailed release, including “People donated out of an ICE field the congressional and Migrant office in Burling- delegation,” Justice served as ton, Mass., after — Will Lambek a conduit for the spending three bond,” he said. weeks at an ICE Much of that detention center in Strafford money was raised at the June County, N.H. He was arrested on 30 family separation protest in June 24 near his home at the Ad- Burlington, where a bucket was dison County dairy farm where passed around for Hernández he worked, and originally held Ventura’s bond. with bail set at $14,000.

According to Lambek, HernánBut on Wednesday, Hernández dez Ventura’s attorneys reported

that community support was a crucial factor in the judge’s decision to lower the bond.

“There were over 1,200 people who signed on to a letter calling for his release, including the congressional delegation,” he said.

“The combined pressure, that makes a big difference to show the judge that he has community ties.”

Now, Lambek said, Hernández Ventura will return to Vermont, where he will be reunited with his spouse and resume his life here. Nonetheless, his future in the United States remains in question.

“He’s in removal proceedings, which means that the government is still moving to deport him,” Lambek said, adding that Hernández Ventura’s next court appearance will probably be about a year from now. “In the meantime, he’ll be continuing to live here with his community.”

ADDISON COUNTY

School News Three local residents graduate from Bates College in Maine Three Addison County natives received their Bachelor’s degrees from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, on May 27, 2018.

Samantha Reiss of New Haven majored in biology and minored in Spanish. She is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott F. Reiss of New Haven, Vt., and is a 2014 graduate of Mount Abraham Union High School.

Anna Roy, the daughter of Michael D. Roy and Lisa M. Gates of Middlebury, Vt., is a 2014 graduate of Middlebury Union High School.

Roy majored in Latin American studies major and minored in Spanish.

Allison Dewey, of Vergennes graduated after majoring in Psychology. Dewey is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bradley M. Dewey of Vergennes. She is a 2014 graduate of Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, Mass.

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MONDAY

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LYDIA FREEMAN, LEFT, 10, visiting the area from Illinois, and Maris LiPerle, 10, of New Haven practice their swings at a Middlebury Recreation Department golf camp last Thursday morning at Middlebury College’s Ralph Myhre Golf Course.

Independent photos/Trent Campbell

Champs take winning record to post-season

By ANDY KIRKALDY BURLINGTON — Host Burlington Country Club got past a shorthanded Vergennes Champs swim team, 258221, on Thursday in the summer’s final regular season Champlain Valley Swim League meet.

The Champs were missing a number of swimmers away at camps or on vacations, but still finished the regular season with four wins and three losses — a rare winning record for an Addison County team in the league.

Next up for the Champs and Middlebury Marlins is the league championship meet on July 27 and 28 at the Essex town pool, followed by the summer state championship meet on Aug. 4 and 5 at Hartford’s Upper Valley Aquatic Center.

Against BCC this past Thursday Hadley Harris and Will Clark paced the Champs with three wins apiece, and Flint Crary and Noah Engvall each won twice.

Champs earning points for their team with top-three finishes in individual events were: BUTTERFLY • U-8 girls: 2. Ella Bearor; 3. Sophia James.

• U-8 boys: 1. F. Crary, 27.00.

• U-10 girls: 2. Adrienne Smits; 3. Amelia LaMothe.

• U-10 boys: 1. W. Clark, 18.12; 2. Clark Clary.

• U-12 girls: 1. Madelyn Giroux, 33.62; 3. Acadia Clark.

• U-14 girls: 3. Anna Doucet.

(See Champs, Page 19)

BAILEY ST. LOUIS swims in last Tuesday’s meet vs. Middlebury.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Addison Independent, Monday, July 23, 2018 — PAGE 19

Champs

VERGENNES CHAMP ELLA Bearor cuts through the water during the eight-and-under medley relay at last Tuesday’s meet with Middlebury.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

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• U-18 girls: 3. Jordan Jewell.

• U-18 boys: 1. Ethan Sausville, 28.08.

BACKSTROKE • U-8 girls: 1. Eleanor Brooks, 23.66; 2.

Annika Smits.

• U-8 boys: 3. Henry Stroup.

• U-10 girls: 2. Ad. Smits.

• U-10 boys: 2. Cohen Howell.

• U-12 girls: 1. Harris, 37.18; 3. Giroux.

• U-12 boys: 3. Gavin Conrad.

• U-14 girls: 3. Olivia Brooks.

• U-14 boys: 1. Adam Clark, 34.91.

• U-18 girls: 3. Anna Rakowski.

• U-18 boys: 3. Jarret Muzzy.

BREASTSTROKE • U-8 girls: 2. James; 3. E. Brooks.

• U-8 boys: 1. Sebastian Giroux, 26.03; 2.

F. Crary.

• U-10 girls: 1. Eloise Eckels, 24.26.

• U-10 boys: 1. W. Clark, 21.37; 3. Tiegan Buskey.

• U-12 girls: 1. Harris, 36.75; 2. Carlyn Rapoport.

• U-12 boys: 2. Tyler Kimball; 3. Conrad.

• U-14 girls: 3. Doucet.

• U-14 boys: 1. Engvall, 35.50; 2. A. Clark.

• U-18 girls: 3. Olivia Hawkins.

• U-18 boys: 2. Sausville; 3. Dylan Rapoport.

FREESTYLE • U-8 girls: 2. E. Brooks; 3. Bearor.

• U-8 boys: 1. F. Crary, 19.19.

• U-10 girls: 3. LaMothe.

• U-10 boys: 1. W. Clark, 15.37; 2. Juan De La Cruz.

• U-12 girls: 1. Harris, 29.26; 2. Ac. Clark.

• U-12 boys: 3. Kimball.

• U-14 girls: 3. Doucet.

• U-14 boys: 1. Engvall, 27.87; 3. Ad. Clark, 30.25.

• U-18 girls: 3. Rakowski.

• U-18 boys: 3. Sausville.

Marlins conclude regular season, look to league/state meets

By ANDY KIRKALDY ST. ALBANS — The Middlebury Marlins swim team wrapped up their Champlain Valley Swim League regular season on Thursday with a 254-188 setback at St. Albans.

Although the Marlins won just once during the CVSL season, a number of their swimmers have excelled and should do well at the CVSL meet, at Essex on July 27 and 28, and the summer championship meet, at Hartford’s Upper Valley Aquatic Center on Aug. 4 and 5.

As a smaller CVSL team the

Marlins could also be competitive in a statewide division vs. comparable teams at the Vermont meet.

On this past Thursday Marlin 12-and-under swimmer Connor McNamara won four times to pace the team, while Sadie Chance and Holly Staats each posted three victories, and Oliver Poduschnick won twice.

Marlins scoring points for their team with top-three finishes were: BUTTERFLY • U-8 girls: 1. Chance, 23.20; 2.

Aurora Foley.

• U-8 boys: 1. Daniel Power,

25.69; 3. Jorgen Pirrung.

• U-10 girls: 3. Lilly Allen.

• U-12 boys: 1. McNamara, 34.87.

• U-14 girls: 1. Staats, 31.04; 2.

Natalie Rockwell.

• U-14 boys: 2. Aidan Chance.

• U-18 girls: 2. Rachel Merrill.

• U-18 boys: 2. Nathan Stone; 3.

Devon Kearns.

BACKSTROKE • U-8 girls: 1. S. Chance, 24.22; 3. Sadie Jette.

• U-8 boys: 3. Power.

• U-10 girls: 3. Allen.

MCTV SCHEDULE Channels 15 & 16 MCTV Channel 15 Tuesday, July 24 5 a.m. Vermont Media Exchange (VMX) 7 a.m. Energy Week 8 a.m. Public Affairs 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 4 p.m. Congregational Church Service 5:30 p.m. Bulletin Board, Public Affairs 7 p.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 10 p.m. Green Mountain Care Board Wednesday, July 25 5 a.m. Vermont Media Exchange 7:30 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 9 a.m. Public Affairs 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 6 p.m. Bulletin Board 6:25 p.m. Public Affairs 8 p.m. Selectboard 11 p.m. Green Mountain Care Board Thursday, July 26 5 a.m. Selectboard 8 a.m. Congregational Church Services 10 a.m. Eckankar 10:30 a.m. Lifelines 12 p.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 6:15 p.m. Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Green Mountain Care Board 8:38 p.m. Public Affairs 10:30 p.m. Energy Week 11:30 p.m. Vermont Media Exchange Friday, July 27 5 a.m. Green Mountain Care Board 7:08 a.m. Public Affairs 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 5:30 p.m. Eckankar 6 p.m. Bulletin Board 9:30 p.m. Vermont Media Exchange Saturday, July 28 5 a.m. Energy Week 6 a.m. Addiction Recovery Channel 9 a.m. Vote for Vermont 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service

7 p.m. Catholic Mass 7:30 p.m. Addiction Recovery Channel 8:02 p.m. Public Affairs 11 p.m. Selectboard Sunday, July 29 5 a.m. Green Mountain Care Board 8 a.m. Energy Week 9 a.m. Catholic Mass 9:30 a.m. Public Affairs 11 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 12:30 p.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 4 p.m. Congregational Church Services 5:30 p.m. Eckankar 6 p.m. Bulletin Board 7 p.m. Catholic Mass 7:30 p.m. Addiction Recovery Channel 8:01 p.m. Public Affairs Monday, July 30 5 a.m. Bulletin Board 5:15 a.m. Public Affairs 9:30 a.m. Lifelines 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 5 p.m. Lifelines 5:30 p.m. Eckankar 6 p.m. Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Public Affairs 10 p.m. Addiction Recovery Channel MCTV Channel 16 Tuesday, July 24 5:30 a.m. Yoga 6 a.m. Hannaford Career Center Board 6:31 a.m. Bear Pond Books 7:30 a.m. Festival on-the-Green - Mammals 8:54 a.m. Tiny Houses 10 a.m. Festival on-the-Green - Stone Cold Roosters 11:30 a.m. Festival on-the-Green James Hill & Anne Janelle 1 p.m. Vermont Media Exchange 5:33 p.m. Rebecca Makkai with Stephen Kiernan at Marquis Theater 6:30 p.m. Hannaford Career Center

• U-12 boys: 1 McNamara, 38.69.

• U-14 girls: 2. Rockwell.

• U-14 boys: 2. A. Chance.

• U-18 girls: 3. Merrill.

• U-18 boys: 1. Archie Milligan, 28.50; 2. Poduschnick.

BREASTSTROKE • U-8 girls: 1. S. Chance, 26.43.

• U-8 boys: 1. Constantin Bellman, 25.18.

• U-10 girls: 3. Allen.

• U-12 boys: 1. McNamara, 41.90.

• U-14 girls: 1. Staats, 37.38.

• U-14 boys: 2. Aidan Chance.

• U-18 girls: 2. Ellie Ross.

• U-18 boys: 1. Poduschnick, 30.53; 3. Julian Schmitt.

FREESTYLE • U-8 girls: 1. Foley, 20.43.

• U-8 boys: 2. Pirrung.

• U-10 girls: 3. Allen.

• U-12 boys: 1. McNamara, 30.34.

• U-14 girls: 1. Staats, 29.44; 2.

Rockwell.

• U-14 boys: 2, A. Chance.

• U-18 girls: 2. Ross.

• U-18 boys: 1. Poduschnick, 24.00.

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.

7:02 p.m. Festival on-the-Green - Ballroom Thieves 8 p.m. Hannaford Career Center Board 8:31 p.m. Rebecca Makkai with Stephen Kiernan at Marquis Theater 9:30 p.m. Festival on-the-Green - Stone Cold Roosters Wednesday, July 25 5 a.m. The World Fusion Show 5:30 a.m. BearPond Books 6:28 a.m. Festival on-the-Green - Mokoomba 8 a.m. Festival on-the-Green James Hill and Anne Janelle 10 a.m. Vermont State Board of Education 2:10 p.m. Rebecca Makkai with Stephen Kiernan at Marquis Theater 3:10 p.m. Festival on-the-Green - Welterweights 4:30 p.m. Festival on-the-Green - The Bengsons 5:43 p.m. Festival on-the-Green - Night Tree 7 p.m. Rockit Science 8 p.m. Hannaford Career Center 8:30 p.m. World Fusion 9 p.m. Havana Fairfax 10 p.m. Festival on-the-Green Thursday, July 26 5 a.m. Rocket Shop Live 5:30 a.m. The World Fusion Show 6 a.m. Havana Fairfax 7 a.m. Rebecca Makkai with Stephen Kiernan at Marquis Theater 8 a.m. Festival on-the-Green - Genticorum 10 a.m. Vermont Media Exchange 4 p.m. Festival on-the-Green - Mokoomba 5:58 p.m. Hannaford Career Center Board 7 p.m. John Goff on Tiny Houses 8:06 p.m. Festival on-the-Green James Hill and Anne Janelle Friday, July 27 5 a.m. Artistree - Summer Samba 6:30 a.m. Festival on-the-Green - The Bengsons 8 a.m. Festival on-the-Green - Stone Cold Roosters 9:30 a.m. Vermont Media Exchange 11 a.m. Vermont State Board of Education 3:10 p.m. Festival on-the-Green - Genticorum 4:25 p.m. Bear Pond Books 5:29 p.m. Hannaford Career Center

6 p.m. Festival on-the-Green - The Bengsons 7:30 p.m. Artistree - Summer Samba 9 p.m. John Goff on Tiny Houses Saturday, July 28 5 a.m. Tiny Houses 6:10 a.m. Festival on-the-Green - Welterweights 10 a.m. The World Fusion Show 10:30 a.m. Havana Fairfax 11:30 a.m. Artistree - Summer Samba 12:57 p.m. All Things LGBTQ 1:56 p.m. Hannaford Career Center 2:30 p.m. Festival on-the-Green James Hill & Anne Janelle 8 p.m. Bear Pond Books 9 p.m. Festival on-the-Green - Mokoomba Sunday, July 29 5 a.m. Festival on-the-Green - Barbra Leica 6:30 a.m. Festival on-the-Green - Ballroom Thieves 7:30 a.m. Rockit Science 8:25 a.m. The Story Matters - Andy Mitchell 9 a.m. Yoga 10:01 a.m. Festival on-the-Green - Mokoomba 12 p.m. Vermont Media Exchange 2:05 p.m. Festival on-the-Green – Night Tree 3:10 p.m. Festival on-the-Green - Barbra Leica 6 p.m. Festival on-the-Green – Night Tree 8 p.m. Festival on-the-Green – The Bengsons Monday, July 30 12 a.m. Vermont State Board of Education 6 a.m. Yoga 6:30 a.m. The Story of Sterling College 8 a.m. Vermont State Board of Education 12:10 p.m. Festival on-the-Green - Barbra Leica 1:30 p.m. Festival on-the-Green The Ballroom Thieves 5 p.m. Rebecca Makkai and Stephen Kiernan at the Marquis Theater 6 p.m. Hannaford Career Center 6:31 p.m. Yoga 7 p.m. All Things LGBTQ 8 p.m. Green Mountain Club - Thru Hiker Panel 10 p.m. Festival on-the-Green - Night Tree 11:02 p.m. Vermont State Board of Education

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PETS IN NEED HOMEWARD BOUND

Addison County’s Humane Society Maya. 5 years, Lab mix, spayed female.

Maya is a sweet, playful retriever mix who came to Homeward Bound because her guardian became too ill to care for her.

She loves walks, playing with toys, and racing around the enclosed yards here at the shelter. Maya listens well, enjoys hugs and having her back scratched, and rolling around in the grass! We are unsure what her history is with cats and other dogs, but her interactions with both here at the shelter have been nothing but positive. Maya is crate trained, too!

Shasta. 1 year, American Pit Bull mix, neutered male. If you are looking for a stunningly handsome young dog, Shasta just might be the pup for you! Shasta loves his walks, playing out in the yards, and snuggling with people he is familiar with. He is a little slow to warm up to new people but once he does, you are his forever! We feel he would do well in a home with respectful children and dogs he has been properly introduced to, though according to his previous guardian he could be protective of his toys when other dogs are present. He might be ok with cats, but proper supervision would be a must- this guy is just starting to grow up!

Shadow. 2 years, short hair grey, spayed female. Do you want a cat, but don’t enjoy a furry ball on your lap every time you sit down or a shadow that you trip over every time you turn around? Then Shadow (despite the name) might be just the cat for you! Shadow is a lovely independent young cat who enjoys chasing bugs and moths, catching mice, and patrolling her kingdom. She enjoys a quick snuggle– especially at mealtime– but isn’t content to be smooched on for too long at once; there are just too many other things for this gal to do! Shadow is looking for a new home where she won’t have to share her kingdom with other pets and with folks who aren’t looking for a lap ornament. Shadow is staying with her current guardians while we help to find her a home that better suits her temperament. For more information or to arrange a visit, please email battey@ middlebury.edu.

Addie. 4 years, short hair grey tiger, spayed female. Addie is a very sweet young cat who came to us because the dogs in her new home were stressing her out so much that she wasn’t even comfortable using her litter box. Since arriving at the shelter and learning that it is a safe place, the litter box isn’t such a scary thing anymore! The behavior issues that her previous owner saw are gone, and in its place is a very sweet, slightly timid young cat who loves to climb up on your shoulders and snuggle in. Addie does well with respectful children, has been getting along well with the other cats in her community room, and is even leash trained!

Cuna. 8 years, long hair black, spayed female. Cuna is a very sweet gal who likes to receive pets. She is an introvert at heart and would appreciate a cat condo or some sort of hidey-hole to retreat to when she wants time to herself. Cuna will flourish in a home with people who will provide her with the time, attention and patience she needs to settle in to her new surroundings. She gets along well with other cats and would love to go home with her pal Henry!

Henry. 9 years, short hair tiger, neutered male. Henry loves the company of his feline companions, especially adoptable cat Cuna, and we think he would prefer to be in a home with another cat-friend. Henry is rather shy and timid here at the shelter but he is making progress every day. He is happy to receive the occasional head scratch but will let you know if he wants attention through his body language. Henry is a wonderful cat who deserves a patient and kind new human to let him be the cat he was born to be!

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Never leave pets in the car in summer ADDISON COUNTY — If you live in Addison County and buy your groceries here, you are probably well aware of Homeward Bound’s summertime message —don’t leave dogs in hot cars. According to the humane society, not everyone is hearing the message despite the record-breaking temperatures experienced thus far.

Homeward Bound reports that two incidences of dogs being left in hot cars occurred in a grocery store parking lot in Middlebury on the fourth of July.

Most people don’t intend to put their animals in harm’s way, thinking that a trip into the grocery store will only take a few minutes. On a summer day, however, even with car windows open, the temperature inside can reach triple digits in less than 10 minutes, putting their animals in danger of asphyxiation, heat stroke, and possibly death.

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panting or drooling, glazed eyes, lethargy or unsteadiness, a deep red or purple tongue, vomiting and unresponsiveness. Anyone seeing a dog that appears to be in distress, is advised to call 911 and stay near the car to ensure that the responding law enforcement officer is able to quickly identify the car.

Last July, “Forcible Entry of Motor Vehicle to Remove Unattended Child or Animal” became legal in Vermont. The law shields people

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from civil liability when they break into a locked vehicle to rescue a child or dog that is in “imminent danger of harm.” The law requires concerned citizens to call 911, fire, or police departments before breaking into a car. They must check that all the doors are locked, must use no more force than necessary to enter the vehicle, must stay with the child or dog until emergency personnel arrive, and must leave a note on the vehicle about what happened.

If you’d like to include your pet as “Pet of the Week” simply include your pet’s name, gender, approximate age (if you know it), along with comments about the pet’s favorite activities, your favorite activity with the pet, what the pet enjoys eating, and any particular stories or incidents you might like to share concerning your pet.

Send the photo and story to the Addison Independent, Pet Page, 58 Maple St., Middlebury, Vt., 05753, or email a high-resolution jpeg to news@addisonindependent.com.

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OUTGOING VERGENNES LIONS President Debbie Brace, left, thanks Lion Steve Welch.

Welch won the $1,200 Lions’ Memorial Day 50/50 raffle proceeds and donated them right back to the club.

VERGENNES LIONS PRESIDENT-ELECT Paul Bessette receives the gavel from outgoing President Debbie Brace at the club’s final meeting of the 2017-2018 year.

Photos courtesy of Larry Simino

Vergennes Lions announce raffle winners, look toward Aug. 1 auction VERGENNES — The Vergennes Lions Club wrapped up the 2017-18 year with President Debbie Brace announcing winners of several fundraisers and planning the 2018-19 year. President-elect Paul Bessette will take the helm for the coming year. New officers were installed by past District Governor Larry Myott.

Memorial Day activities were quite successful this year with lots of balloons, flags and popcorn purchased by young and old alike.

The winner of the car raffle was Bob Groff, of Panton, who quickly wrote a $250 check to help the club meet its goals of helping others. Caroline

Butler won the second prize of $500 and Yuan LaPlume won the $250 third prize. The winner of the 50/50 Scholarship Raffle of about $1,200 was Steve Welch of Ferrisburgh.

At the last meeting, Welch, a Lions Club member, turned the check in to President Debbie Brace to go into the Scholarship fund. Brace also mentioned that the club had donated a check to the VUHS Senior Class to help them raise funds for the John Graham Shelter. She also thanked the entire club for supporting her this past year and working so hard to meet their motto of “We Serve.” She presented small gifts to each of the

Board of Directors.

Bessette mentioned several dates for Lions to keep in mind throughout the summer where help would be needed. Lion Jim McClay spoke about the Annual Charity Auction, which will be held at St. Peter’s Parish Hall this year due to construction at Vergennes Union High School. The auction will start at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 1, for viewing and selling starts at 6 p.m. sharp.

He reminded the members that gift certificates work really well, and that furniture does not. He encouraged everyone to get out to folks

they do business with throughout the year and request something to help meet our budgetary goal. Anyone interested in making a donation can call McClay at 545-8181 to arrange pick up.

Bessette reminded everyone that without the support of community members in and around Vergennes, New Haven and the Bristol area the Vergennes Lions would not be able to help provide eyeglasses, hearing aids, accessible ramps, college scholarships, dictionaries for third graders, Food Shelf assistance, shelter support, Boys and Girls Club assistance, Bixby assistance,

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

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

A LC OH OLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 2 MONDAY. As Bill Sees it Meeting, Ripton, Rip‑ ton Firehouse, Dugway Rd. 7:15‑8:15am. As Bill Sees it Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Women of AA (Step/Speaker), Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd, 5:30‑6:30pm.

Big Book Meeting, Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr, 54 Creek Rd. 7:30‑8:30pm.

Big Book Meeting, New Ha‑ ven, Congregational Church, Village Green, 7:30‑8:30pm.

Discussion Meeting, Brandon, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rte 7 South, 7:30‑8:30am.

A LC OH OLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 3 TUESDAY. 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Daily Reflec‑ tion Meeting, Vergennes, Con‑ gregational Church, Water St. 7‑8pm. 12 Step Meet‑ ing, Middlebury, The Turn‑ ing Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. 7:30‑8:30pm. Spiritual Awak‑ ening Meeting, Middlebury, St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (on the Green) 7:30‑8:30am.

A LC OH OLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 5 THURSDAY. 12 Steps and Traditions Meet‑ ing, Ripton, Ripton Firehouse, Dugway Rd. 7:15‑8:15am.

Big Book Meeting, Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm.

Alternating Format Meeting, Ferrisburgh, Assembly of God Christian Center. Route 7, 7‑8pm. Speaker Meeting, Middlebury, St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (on the Green) 7:30‑8:30pm.

A LC OH OLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 7 SATURDAY. Dis‑ cussion Meeting, Middlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 9‑10am.

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Beginner’s Meeting, Middle‑ bury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. 6:30‑7:30pm.

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

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A LC OH OLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 4 WEDNESDAY. Big Book Meeting, Middle‑ bury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 7:15‑8:15am. Discussion Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. 12 Step Meet‑ ing, Brandon, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rte 7 South, 7‑8pm. 12 Step Meet‑ ing, Bristol, Howden Hall, 19 West St. 7‑8pm.

A LC OH OLIC S A N ON Y‑ MOUS, 6 FRIDAY. Spiritual Awakening Meeting, Middle‑ bury, St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (on the Green) 7:30‑8:30am. Discussion Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm. Big Book Meeting, Bristol, Howden Hall, 19 West St. 6‑7pm. Discus‑ sion Meeting, Vergennes, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Park St. 8‑9pm.

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Do you enjoy music? MCMC is looking for you!

Middlebury Community Music Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to dynamic and quality music education for all. Located in the magnificent 1817 Middlebury Community House, donated to the community of Middlebury in 1932, the home inspires beauty at every turn. Its initial donation by Jessica Stewart Swift and Phillip Battell Stewart was intended to educationally and recreationally better the people of Middlebury. Fulfilling that role, MCMC is offering classes Monday through Fridays for all ages as well as musical events. MCMC is seeking volunteers for a myriad of roles, from greeters to accompanists to audio/visual work and more. Whether you can’t tune a fish, or retired from the Met, opportunities abound to help our musical community grow and thrive!

For more information please call 802-388-7189 or visit our volunteer site at: http://unitedwayaddisoncounty.galaxydigital.com/

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C&I DRYWALL. Hanging, tap‑ ing, skim coat plastering. Also tile. Call Joe 802‑234‑5545 or Justin 802‑234‑2190.

PAINTING SEASON IS here.

Wet Paint, interior and exte‑ rior quality painting. 30 years experience. References and insured. 802‑458‑2402.

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

ADDISON: LAKE CHAM‑ PLAIN waterfront camp. Beau‑ tiful views, gorgeous sunsets, private beach, dock, rowboat and canoe included. $600 weekly, or call for weekends.

802‑349‑4212, no texts.

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CRAFTSMAN ‑ 30” 357‑CC dual stage snow blower with 4 way chute control. Electric start. $350. Call 388‑0440.

Like new.

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

HOUSE CLEANING ‑ SMALL or large jobs. Ref‑ erences available. Call 802‑558‑6136 or email at: ennis987@gmail.com.

LOOKING FOR A CLEAN‑ ING SERVICE? P+B cleaning service would love to help you out. We are a family business with over 30 years experience. Fully insured.

We do residential and com‑ mercial cleaning,window cleaning. (802)247‑8036 or PBLester@comcast.net.

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING; interior/exterior, residential/ commercial, pressure wash‑ ing. 20 years’ experience.

Best prices. References.

802‑989‑5803.

TREE REMOVAL, ROOFING, carpentry, painting, property maintenance and much more.

Insured and references avail‑ able. 24 hour emergency ser‑ vice .802‑458‑2178.

VALLEY HANDYMAN SER‑ VICE: electrical, plumbing, carpentry. Resolve projects and that honey‑to‑do list to‑ day. Property management upon request. Mowing, land‑ scaping, snow removal. Qual‑ ity workmanship and refer‑ ences. 802‑458‑2402.

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Laredo SUV. Wife’s car. Al‑ ways senior driven. Just spent $1,000 on breaks, alternator and misc. repairs. Car runs perfect. Drives and looks good. Must sell. Have new car. $2,195 or best offer. 453‑4235.

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2 BEDROOM FOR RENT in orchard. $850/mo. First, last and security deposit.

802‑462‑2077.

AA WHY RENT, buy this very nice 2 bedroom, 1 ½ bath home set up in a small park in Brandon (Forestdale). Will‑ ing to finance with $5000 down. Total monthly pay‑ ments $750 +/‑ for 5 years +/‑. Gene 802‑917‑5460/Dolly 802‑733‑8018.

ROCHESTER ‑ FOR SALE 4 30ft. long 10” I beams with 7/16” flange. $2,400. Will help load. 802‑767‑4294.

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

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BRANDON ‑ IN THE VIL‑ LAGE, large 2 bedroom du‑ plex. Sunny three level living.

South facing deck. Washer/ dryer. $1,150/mo. Includes heat, water and sewer. batesproperties@yahoo.com.

BRISTOL, LARGE 1 BED‑ ROOM and a 2 bedroom apartment. Excellent condi‑ tion. Includes water, sewer and wi‑fi. No pets. No smok‑ ing. $760 and $965 monthly.

802‑635‑9716.

BRIDPORT: SUNNY, SPA‑ CIOUS 1/br. apartment. Beau‑ tiful views, garden space. All utilities included except heat.

Washer/dryer. No pets. No smoking. $900 per month.

802‑349‑9624.

DRY, WINTER/SUMMER STORAGE SPACE in Addi‑ son. Available storage space in my barn for summer/winter storage. The barn is structur‑ ally sound and weather‑tight with electricity. No heat or running water. The barn is also available for lease. The entrance door measurements are 8’ wide by 7’ high. For more info: 802‑363‑3403 or rochon_m@yahoo.com.

BRISTOL FAMILY HOUSING: $1,035 3 BD Apartment. Rent includes heat, hot water, trash and snow removal. Wash‑ er dryer hookup & storage space. Income restrictions apply. For further details call E.P. Management Corp at 775‑1100 Ext. #7 or e‑mail shelly@epmanagement.com.

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TERRA COTTA COLORED, food grade 55 gallon pickle barrels with spin‑off covers.

Hundreds of uses. On sale for $25. each. 802‑453‑4235.

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CONSTRUCTION: ADDI‑ TIONS, RENOVATIONS, new construction, drywall, carpentry, painting, flooring, roofing, pressure washing, driveway sealing. All aspects of construction, also property maintenance. Steven Fifield 802‑989‑0009.

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For Rent FOR RENT: ADDISON two bedroom house on Lake Champlain. Private setting with great views, central air, one car garage. Lawn care in‑ cluded. References and secu‑ rity deposit required. $1,600/ mo. Call 802‑989‑1284.

FOR RENT: BRIDPORT, Commercial/retail office. 1,200 Sq. Ft. High traffic visibility. tbrought@middlebury.edu.

LARGE 4 BEDROOM colonial house. 1 3/4 bath. Large living room, dining room, kitchen and family room with attached 2 car garage. Secluded set‑ ting. 11 minutes to MUHS. References and deposit.

802‑989‑8399.

MIDDLEBURY ‑ PROFES‑ SIONAL office suite. 1,205 sq. ft. office space. Conveniently located in Middlebury ‑ Court St./Creek Rd. 2 private of‑ fices, large reception area, large central open space for additional offices/cubicles or boardroom. Private bathroom.

Ready to move in. Call Eric at 388‑6054.

MIDDLEBURY 1 BEDROOM apartment. Close to college. $800/month plus deposit.

Some utilities included.

388‑0401.

MIDDLEBURY 2 BEDROOM near downtown. Appliances, off street parking, lease. No pets. Real Net Management Inc. 802‑388‑4994.

EAST MIDDLEBURY‑ FUR‑ NISHED tworoom suite. Pri‑ vate entrance, private baths, kitchen. All included; w/d, wifi, internet, utilities, off‑street parking. Tasteful. Immacu‑ late. Serene. In classic 1840 home. $500. Call/text Susan, 802‑989‑8941.

MIDDLEBURY RETAIL ‑ great location. Ollie’s other place.

13 Washington St. next to The Middlebury Bagel and the Co‑Op. Across from Shaw’s.

Great parking and visibility.

Light and appealing space, easy to heat. 802‑425‑3400.

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NEW 2018 ENERGY Star display models, modular, doublewides and single‑ wides. Open 7 days a week.

Beanshomes.com. 600 Rte. 7, Pittsford, VT. 1‑802‑773‑2555. tflanders@beanshomes.com.

OLD LICENSE PLATES. If you have very old Vermont plates that the new genera‑ tion does not cherish, why not sell to a life long collector.

Cash buyer. Conrad Hugh‑ son, Putney. 802‑387‑4498.

Please leave a message or chughson@svcable.net.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. The building season is upon us. If you’re considering a new home you should look at our two remaining lots on East Middlebury’s Daisy Lane.

This is an established residen‑ tial development with town water, nearby tennis courts, playground and only minutes away from the Snow Bowl and Lake Dunmore. Call Jack at 388‑2502 or 388‑7350.

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MIDDLEBURY‑ 2 BEDROOM, 6 rooms, 880 sq. foot apart‑ ment for rent. On Rte 7 south of town, second floor apt. In‑ cludes appliances, wifi, some heat, plowing and lawn care, trash. $1,000/month plus se‑ curity deposit. No smoking or pets. References required.

Email ewaldewald@aol.com or call 247‑3702.

MIDDLEBURY, 2,600 SQ FT office space. Court St., cen‑ tral location, parking. Can be subdivided. Real‑Net Manage‑ ment Inc. 802‑388‑4994.

MIDDLEBURY: IN TOWN 1BR second‑floor apartment with porch near Marble Works.

Includes heat, off‑street parking, large lawn/garden space, storage, plowing and lawn maintenance. No pets or smoking, requires lease, references, and security de‑ posit. $795/month. Available August 1. Call or text Andy 802/355‑4164.

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

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

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

Wood Heat 10 CORDS OF poplar wood for sale. $150/cord. Can be delivered. 802‑558‑1069.

FIREWOOD. CUT, SPLIT and delivered. $210/cord seasoned. $185/cord green.

802‑282‑9110.

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Wanted PORTABLE HONDA GEN‑ ERATOR 3000 watts or bigger for camper. 453‑4235.

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

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

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ADDISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Custodian Addison Central School District is seeking a full-time Custodian, Monday through Friday second shift. Experience is a plus, but not required.

Apply by sending a letter of interest, resume, and three current letters of reference to:

HAY FOR SALE Small square bales. First cut and mulch. Call 802‑349‑9281.

Dr. Peter Burrows, Superintendent Addison Central School District 49 Charles Avenue Middlebury,VT 05753

LARGE QUANTITIES OF 2017 BMR and conven‑ tional corn silage, haylage and 1st cut dry round bales for sale. Discounts for large quantities. Putney, Vermont.

802‑579‑4739.

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

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

Cars 2006 SATURN ION FWD, A.T. 28‑30mpg. Many new parts.

Turn key and go. $2,500.

802‑388‑7743.

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ADDISON COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT Transfer Station Operator II Full-Time Position Transfer Station Operator wanted for immediate opening.

Work as part of a team at the District Transfer Station and HazWaste Center in Middlebury, VT. This position will spend time between handling household hazardous waste and small business (CEG) hazardous waste, and working in the Transfer Station yard. Qualified applicants must meet all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Requirements, possess a clean driving record, and obtain a CDL endorsement prior to employment. Also, ability to: lift 50 lbs; be medically cleared and fit-tested for respirator use; operate heavy equipment (backhoe, wheel loader, forklift), and drive a box truck and tractor-trailers (in yard only). Must be a reliable team player, able to communicate effectively and cordially with co-workers, customers and the general public. A high school diploma or equivalent, as well as reading skills (ability to read chemical labels), communication skills, math aptitude, and familiarity with computers are required. Work an avg. 38-hr week: Mon–Fri, 6:45 am – 3:15 pm and Sat, 7:45 am – 1:15 pm. (Sun. and one weekday off, with occasional overtime.)

We offer a competitive wage, along with a superior benefits package including: paid leave; health, vision, life, disability and dental insurance; retirement savings plan; uniforms, training and safety equipment.

Call (802) 388-2333 for a job description and application, download it from www.AddisonCountyRecycles.org, or stop by the office at 1223 Rt. 7 South, in Middlebury. Open until filled.

To apply mail or drop off application to: ACSWMD, Attn: District Manager 1223 Route 7 South, Middlebury, VT 05753, or email to teri@acswmd.org.

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If you want work that makes a positive difference in the community, come join our team! HOPE is looking for a temporary, parttime receptionist to fill in on Monday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons, early August through October. And, we are still taking applications for a 29.5 hour a week warehouse assistant for our resale store. Both positions require good customer service skills.

To apply, email cover letter and resume to: receptionist@hope-vt.org or mail to 282 Boardman Street, Ste 1A, Middlebury.

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FAMILY LUMBER OPERATION

Seeks To Fill The Following Positions: MACHINERY OPERATOR for skilled lumber mill positions due to employee retirement. You must be in good physical condition, have a desire to learn, be reliable, have a strong safety awareness and work well with others. We will teach you the skills you need to use the technology investments we are putting in place. Mill work has a production bonus.

SKILLED FORKLIFT OPERATOR to run large forklifts at our operation in Bristol. Other work includes light construction, planing, lumber stacking. Must be reliable, energetic, work well with others and have good safety awareness. Previous experience operating heavy machinery is a plus but not required, we will teach you the skills you need.

Call 802-453-4884 or visit The A. Johnson Co., 995 S 116 Rd, Bristol VT 05443 for an application.

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DOG WALKING and daily pet care available. I’m reliable and consistent for daily or occa‑ sional pet care needs. Perfect for working professionals and families on the go. For more information please email: si‑ roberts18a@hotmail.com.

EXPERIENCED CAREGIV‑ ER/ nanny. Will care for chil‑ dren in your home or mine.

Located close to Orwell el‑ ementary, walking distance. I offer an abundance of learn‑ ing, exploring, singing, play‑ ing, interacting, and most of all a safe loving environment.

Please call for references 802‑233‑9261 or email me at tc777pd@hotmail.com. Flex‑ ible Hours.

EASTVIEW AT MIDDLE‑ BURY seeks enthusiastic and experienced caregivers to pro‑ vide hands‑on care in our dy‑ namic retirement community.

Openings: full‑time evenings, part‑time weekends. Email acoyle@eastviewmiddlebury. com or call 989‑7502.

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FULL TIME ‑ YEAR ROUND deli position. Set hours Mon‑ day ‑ Friday 6am ‑ 2pm. Prior work experience with food preparation in commercial kitchen/deli required. Appli‑ cants should apply in person at Small City Market or call Cory at 802‑349‑7101.

HUMANE SOCIETY SEEKS animal care staff. Posi‑ tions 20‑35 hours/week.

Duties include feeding/ex‑ ercising animals, cleaning cages and shelter. Details at www.homewardboundani‑ mals.org.

LABORER, MUST BE reli‑ able. Light farming, tree cut‑ ting. Call 802‑458‑2178.

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

Mary Johnson Children’s Center AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM POSITIONS

Mary Johnson Children’s Center /School Age Needs motivated applicants for 2018-19 school year.

Do you have experience with children and youth 5-12 years old? Do you appreciate their energy and enthusiasm? One of these positions might be exactly the part-time job for you:

• AFTERSCHOOL STAFF PERSON POSITIONS: Bristol • Salisbury • Middlebury Starksboro • New Haven • Weybridge 12-15 hours weekly; afternoons 2:30-5:30 p.m.

Must be 18, and pass background records check – Paid training and professional development hours.

• INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANT –

8-10 hours weekly; afternoons Work to support an individual child in achieving and maintaining social/emotional/behavioral goals in afterschool program. Candidates must meet education and experience requirements, and pass background records check.

Help develop quality programs, invest in young people and have fun doing it. Competitive rates of pay and paid training are offered. Three references required.

Please respond by July 25th Contact: Anne Gleason MARY JOHNSON CHILDREN’S CENTER 81 Water Street; Middlebury, VT 05753 or e-mail schoolage@mjccvt.org

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VOLUNTEER & OUTREACH COORDINATOR United Way of Addison County (UWAC) mobilizes and supports the caring power of individuals and organizations to improve lives and strengthen Addison County. To accomplish this, we ask people to give, advocate, and volunteer.

We are currently seeking a Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator to promote, implement, and grow a volunteer program that effectively supports UWAC’s mission and community impact goals. The ideal candidate is familiar with Addison County and is passionate about volunteering. Volunteer relations and management experience, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills are very important. Must be adept at project management and engaging diverse populations. Must also laugh at bad jokes during staff meetings.

For the full job description, visit www.unitedwayaddisoncounty.org.

Please send cover letter and resume to Helena’s attention at info@unitedwayaddisoncounty.org OR PO Box 555, Middlebury, VT 05753.

Application deadline is Friday, July 27.

NOW HIRING

Basin Harbor is now hiring for pastry chefs, cooks, servers, boat driver, laundry attendant, and trash/recycling!

We will train the right person for the job.

If you are interested in the hospitality industry or starting a new career, we want to hear from you.

Interested applicants please apply online at: www.basinharbor.com/jobs/.

ADDISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Finance Staff Addison Central School District is seeking applicants for the position of Finance Staff in our Business Office. Duties include accounts payable/ receivable reconciliation, bank reconciliation, cash receipts, invoicing, purchase order preparation as needed, assisting school based bookkeepers and administrative assistance as needed, cash flow monitoring, management of IRS Form 1099 process, and other duties as assigned by the Business Manager.

Qualifications: Associate’s Degree inAccounting/ Business or equivalent work experience. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel software.

Knowledge of fund accounting, and previous experience with accounting software required.

Must have strong organizational, time management, and communication skills. Flexibility and ability to adapt to change are key. Experience working in a fast-paced environment is required.

Apply by submitting a letter of interest, resume, and three current reference letters via School Spring.

Applications will be accepted until July 27, 2018.

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ADDISON COUNTY Com‑ munity Trust (ACCT), a non‑ profit provider of quality af‑ fordable housing, is seeking a full‑time Community En‑ gagement Coordinator for the September 2018‑August 2019 AmeriCorps program year.

This independent self‑starter supports the property man‑ agement team and provides excellent customer service in a fast‑paced environment.

Specific duties include de‑ veloping programming for residents to enhance their housing satisfaction & sta‑ bility, providing assistance with housing retention, aid‑ ing applicants in securing af‑ fordable housing, and liaising with community members and service providers. The ideal candidate will be self‑moti‑ vated, flexible, & service‑ori‑ ented. Must apply online at vhcb.org/our‑programs/ vhcb‑americorps/ameri‑ corps‑positions by 8/24; po‑ sition open until filled. EOE.

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Yankee Farm Credit, a leading provider of credit and financial services to the agricultural community in Vermont, western NH and the Champlain Valley of NY is looking for people passionate about agriculture and who want to be involved with supporting local farm businesses to ensure their success.

In our Middlebury office we currently have the following openings: • Loan Documentation Specialist - prepare loan closing documents, coordinates the loan closing process, reviews loan documents post-closing and takes actions to correct errors.

• Loan Officer - initiate and maintain customer relationships, make sound credit recommendations and decisions and represent the Association in the community.

For detailed job descriptions and to apply please visit out portal at yankeefarmcredit.balancetrak.com Yankee Farm Credit is an equal opportunity employer, disabled and veterans.

Audy Trucking LLC 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!

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and great attitudes to join our team.

Full & Part-time Cashiers & Deli Employees needed.

Apply in person or pick up an application at: Maplefields –– Shoreham Service Center

Corner of Routes 22A and 74 • Shoreham, VT EOE

NEWSPAPER READERS needed to participate in a paid research study. We will be hosting the research study during the month of August, to learn readers’ views about which qualities separate good newspapers from great ones.

If you read a daily, Sunday or weekly newspaper on a regu‑ lar basis, you are invited to participate. If selected, you’ll receive $100 for sharing your time & opinions at a 3‑hour meeting in Woburn, Massa‑ chusetts. For more information visit nenpa.com/screener or email info@nenpa.com.

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

LEAD A.M. AND p.m. Barista/ Bakery Counter Service, Lead p.m. Deli Cook. Advance‑ ment possibilities. Send as an e‑mail for more details. info@ottercreekbakery.com.

NOW HIRING: Reliable, responsible Full-Time Deli Closer and Part-Time deli help needed for flexible schedule – the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays is essential. Benefits included in competitive compensation package.

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

Reach Gov. Phil Scott 1-800-649-6825 (toll-free in Vt. only) 802-828-3333 109 State Street, Pavillion Montpelier, Vermont 05609-0101 www.vermont.gov/governor

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PART‑TIME CAREGIVER FOR 18 year old disabled boy in Middlebury. Applicants must have child care experience, references and be reliable.

Some lifting required. Flexible hours. Criminal background check. Send resume to: sstone7716@gmail.com.

EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT POSITIONS Community As‑ sociates is seeking great team players to help individuals with developmental disabilities achieve occupational growth through skill development and social interactions with on‑site support. Must have good mentoring skills and be able to work effectively in the public eye with local business owners and front line supervisors. Flexibility with schedule required. GED, good driving record and use of personal vehicle neces‑ sary. Two fully benefitted po‑ sitions currently available.

To apply, submit resume to apply@csac‑vt.org, or visit www.csac‑vt.org.

COMMUNITY/RESPITE support staff: A social active young woman in Addison is looking for someone to assist her in providing occasional Respite supports in her home and occasional Community support using her accessible van. Ability to provide per‑ sonal care, assist in manag‑ ing emotional stability, while enjoying the fun activities of her community are required.

Please contact Kathy at (802) 377‑1777.

THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS is looking for a reliable early morning riser to deliver copies of the newspaper in Middlebury. Interested parties must have a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and li‑ ability insurance. Potential earnings of $1,600 to 1,700/ mo. plus tips. Please contact Monique at 802‑316‑7194 for more information.

PART-TIME WAREHOUSE WowToyz is seeking part‑time help in our warehouse, as‑ sembling, labeling and offering general warehouse support.

Ideal candidates are orga‑ nized, dependable and able to work 20‑30 hours/week, Mon‑Fri. Competitive wages.

Email contact information and work history to: resumes@ wowtoyz.com.

PART TIME ‑ DELI position.

Set hours Saturday 5:45am ‑ 12 noon. Prior work experi‑ ence with food preparation in commercial kitchen/deli required. Applicants should apply in person at Small City Market or call Cory at 802‑349‑7101.

VERMONT SOAP‑ A pro‑ gressive, equal opportunity employer‑ has immediate opening for Production Team Members. Must be hard work‑ ing, dependable, attentive to detail, able to life 50lbs and stand for two hours at a time.

Having a good attitude and being a team player is a must.

We offer a good starting wage, paid vacation time, free gym membership and a chiroprac‑ tic program for all employees after a successful, 6 month introductory period. Please send cover letter and resume to nichole@vtsoap.com.

PAGE 30 — Addison Independent, Monday, July 23, 2018

Support local teens, buy cookbook

Public Notices can be found on this Page 30.

ADDISON COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE AND WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE

ISSUE DATE: July 19, 2018 PROPOSAL DUE: Wednesday, October 31, 2018, by 4:00 PM OPENING: Thursday, November 1, 2018, at 10 AM The ACSWMD is soliciting Proposals from qualified companies to provide General Liability Insurance & Worker’s Comp Insurance for the District Transfer Station & Office in Middlebury, VT. The Proposal should include a general overview of the insurance plans proposed, company qualifications, list of references, and detailed breakdown of coverages and costs of each plan. The contract term would be January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019, with the option to renew for one year.

A site visit and meeting with the Business Manager are required in order to submit a Proposal.

For a copy of the complete RFP, call Patti Johnson, Business Manager at 802-388-2333, or visit our website at www.AddisonCountyRecycles.org.

Proposals should be marked, “RFP – General Liability & Worker’s Compensation Insurance Proposal”, and sent to: Addison County Solid Waste Management District ATTN: Patti Johnson, Business Manager 1223 Route 7 South Middlebury, Vermont 05753 Phone: (802) 388-2333 Fax: (802) 388-0271 7/23 E-Mail: patti@acswmd.org

TOWN OF WHITING WARNING

The legal voters of the Town of Whiting, Vermont, are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Town Hall, 27 Main Street, in the Town of Whiting on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 between the hours of seven o’clock (7:00) in the forenoon (a.m.), at which time the polls will open, and seven o’clock (7:00) in the afternoon (p.m.), at which time the polls will close, to vote by Australian ballot upon the following Article of business: Article I Shall the actions taken at the June 26, 2018 special meeting of the Town of Whiting, authorizing Fire Department and Public Works improvements and the issuance of bonds or notes to pay for such improvements be ratified and confirmed?

The legal voters of the Town of Whiting are further notified that voter qualification, registration and absentee voting relative to said special meeting shall be provided in Chapters 43, 51 and 55 of Title 17, Vermont Statutes Annotated.

Adopted and approved at a meeting of the Selectboard of the Town of Whiting duly called, noticed and held on July 11, 2018. Received for record and recorded in the records of the Town of Whiting on July 12, 2018.

Town of Whiting Selectboard Bob Wood Steve Quenneville Tara Trudo Attest: Gale Quenneville, Town Clerk 7/23

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MIDDLEBURY — Addison Central Teens, (ACT) the organization committed to providing the Teen Center and after-school alternatives that are welcoming, safe and fun for all teenagers in the community, has been selected as a benefiting nonprofit of the “fresh Cookbook” fundraiser at Hannaford supermarkets for the months of July and August.

The “fresh Cookbook” was released in July and contains the best “fresh Magazine” recipes that Hannaford customers have enjoyed for years. The cookbook

contains recipes and a little “frosting on the cake” for local communities. Every “fresh Cookbook” purchased generates a $5 donation to support the critical work of nonprofit organizations working to eliminate childhood hunger and improve child nutrition. Each cookbook contains $15 in coupons for products shoppers can find at Hannaford stores.

Hannaford has selected many nonprofit organizations to receive local store donations each month.

ACT was selected as the July and August recipient at Hannaford’s

TOWN OF BRISTOL HEARING NOTICE

The Bristol Planning Commission will hold a hearing on August 7, 2018 at Holley Hall located at 1 South Street beginning at 7:00 P.M. to consider the application for permit #18-504 by James Sawyer for parcel #0602-25, requesting Site Plan Review approval Light Industrial I use, per Bristol Zoning Regulations Article IV Section 390.

Copies of the complete zoning applications are available for review at the Bristol Town Office during regular business hours. 7/23

TOWN OF BRISTOL HEARING NOTICE

The Bristol Planning Commission will hold a hearing on August 7, 2018 at Holley Hall located at 1 South Street beginning at 7:00 P.M. to consider the application for permit #18-700, Steven Hutchinson (parcels 09-01-51.1), Right of Way access per Bristol Zoning Regulations Article IV Section 407.

Copies of the complete zoning applications are available for review at the Bristol Town Office during regular business hours. 7/23

Middlebury location. For every “fresh Cookbook” purchased at the Middlebury location, ACT will receive a $5 donation.

ACT’s goal is to raise $1,000 during July and August — that’s 250 cookbooks bought in support of the organization. ACT plans to use the funds to provide healthy and exciting snacks for its after-school programming. Learn more about ACT by calling 802-349-1790 or visiting middteens.org.

More information on the “fresh Cookbook” fundraiser is available at hannafordcookbook.com.

ADDISON COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS YEAR-END AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ISSUE DATE: JULY 19, 2018

The Addison County Solid Waste Management District is seeking the services of a qualified FINANCIAL AUDITOR to perform the year-end audit of financial statements for calendar years ending 12/31/18, 12/31/19 and 12/31/20. Interested parties are requested to submit proposals for this service. The objective of this RFP is to review proposals from qualified Contractors who are interested in providing this service and who will effectively execute all aspects of the contract in a timely and accurate manner; and to select a Contractor who has the staff, municipal financial audit experience and expertise to plan, organize and successfully complete the audits.

If you are interested in submitting a proposal, the complete RFP and all addenda may be obtained by calling the District office at (802) 388-2333, or from the District website at www.AddisonCountyRecycles.org.

The deadline for receiving proposals is Thursday September 6, 2018 by 4:00 PM. Deliver, mail, fax or e-mail all proposals to: Addison County Solid Waste Management District ATTN: Patti Johnson, Business Manager 1223 Route 7 South Middlebury, Vermont 05753 Phone: (802) 388-2333 Fax: (802) 388-0271 E-Mail: patti@acswmd.org Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) are encouraged to participate.

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SUBSCRIBE! Call 388.4944, today!

2018 Garden Game

Abi Sessions brought in some huge Fennel and Kohlrabi! We asked her what her secret was for getting such large vegetables and she said she “Got em in early-in APRIL!” She brought in the second and third “uncategorized” entries! We don’t have a category for vegetables like these but we’re thinking we may go ahead and create a “Miscellaneous” category! Let us know what you think!

Great job Abi!

Addison Independent, Monday, July 23, 2018 — PAGE 31

Ferrisburgh (Continued from Page 2) Ebel said it does not appear McGregor is following guidelines for proper composting of dog feces as outlined in the most recent link he received, adding that “it doesn’t matter” in the selectboard’s view because of the removal requirement.

“If you read through the document it’s very specific how you go about it, and the materials and the equipment you need. I’m highly suspect that Sheila would have gotten herself organized to do it that way,” he said.

Now McGregor and the town appear to be at a standoff, with the town waiting until the Vermont Board of Health acts on her appeal.

McGregor, who declined the board’s invitation to attend last week’s meeting to discuss the issues, said there is “ignorance and evil” in the town in an email, and in that email also said Ebel trespassed on her property when he knocked on her door to ask her to attend, adding she would call police.

Ebel said the town will have to be patient on the board of health front, adding he had not heard from law enforcement about the alleged trespassing.

“This is Sheila grabbing the wheel of the bus and saying, ‘I’m doing it this way,’” he said. “We’re looking at that and have been in touch with counsel about it.

Counsel has indicated now, because they’re appealing it, is up to the

state Board of Health. We’ll keep a record of these things and as far as enforcement goes that will be something we’ll still have to sort out.”

The purpose of the July 13 inspection by Ehrlich was to confirm the end of the rat infestation. Ehrlich had found no evidence of rats in a June 22 visit and recommended using food attractive to rats in bait boxes as a test to make sure there were still none on the property.

McGregor maintains she has had no rats for months.

McGregor did not respond before deadline to an email asking about the results of the July 13 follow-up, whether she believed she had given adequate notice to the town before than inspection, and how she was composting the dog feces.

After years of complaints about noise, odors and at times loose dogs from Heidi’s Haven, town officials earlier this year acted on several fronts to curb McGregor’s operation, which at times has included more than 30 dogs in a home the town measures at 912 square feet, plus a one-car attached garage.

The town also contends Heidi’s Haven is a non-conforming use in a residential zoning district and that she must apply for a permit to operate. If she applied for a permit the town could attach conditions that would almost certainly limit the number of dogs she could have on

the property.

The board of health order also requires that McGregor have no more than five dogs on her property

by Sept. 31.

Although McGregor has said publicly she will wind down her rescue operation she has appealed to Environmental Court the notice of zoning violation that she received when she declined to apply for a permit.

McGregor also twice recently declined to answer questions from the Independent about her intentions to scale back Heidi’s Haven and reduce the number of dogs at her home.

TREE-CUTTING UPDATE At the meeting last week the selectboard also addressed the now 15-month-old controversy caused when the owners of the Vorsteveld Farm hired a company in April 2017 to clear-cut trees and shrubs along 0.75 mile of Arnold Bay Road.

Work was done within the town’s right-of-way without permission, and it upset neighbors because it removed half of a complete canopy over the road in much of that stretch. The Vorstevelds said they were improving cropland drainage on land they own.

Town officials and the farmers have met, including in mediation, to discuss a resolution for an act that technically could put the Vorstevelds at risk of a fine of up to

$1 million. However, state statutes are contradictory.

On July 10 neighbor Julie Adams said as well as the loss of the trees she was concerned the impact of runoff that could be worsened without the trees and hedgerow.

“There were some concerns Julie brought up about the runoff from the field and the effect it would have on the road as well as across the property and into the lake,” Ebel said last week.

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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

having two instead of three fulltime employees at city hall over the next five weeks: He would not be available to pinch-hit for his coworkers when they stepped out of the office.

“There is a sharp reduction in customer service in this scenario,” he said.

Perry said the trade-off was worth it. “At least you know what to do to keep the trains running,” the mayor said.

The council did make one permanent appointment to fill one of Hawley’s roles: Former alderman Peter Garon will take over as Vergennes zoning administrator effective this Wednesday. His appointment is for the balance of Hawley’s three-year term in the post, which expires on June 30 next year. According to council members, the Vergennes Planning Commission had recommended his appointment.

Garon will work 12 hours a week. He currently serves as the chairman of the Vergennes Development Review Board and in the past has served as New Haven’s zoning administrator. Garon retired from full-time work earlier this year; he had been working as a human resources manager for the previous Northlands Job Corps administration.

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City manager (Continued from Page 1) repeated that it made no financial applicants to be interviewed in about sense for him to stay on the job past two weeks, a timetable that should his 65th birthday, Aug. 7, because allow a final selection to be made in of the way the state’s retirement and time to allow a new manager to start pension laws are written. in September.

He also mentioned another factor “That is our goal,” Fritz said, about his initially planned retirement while assessing the date. candidates overall as “My wife is very “a good pool.” much looking forward Hawley’s promise to July 25,” Hawley to stay on awhile said. longer came at At the same time, this past Tuesday’s Hawley said, “There is a special city council moral responsibility that meeting.

I have.”

The meeting was As he stays on for called solely with the roughly five weeks intent of appointing Hawley will be paid candidates to — or at for full-time work least discussing the and chew up unused status of — several vacation time, of which positions that Hawley he has more than 300 MEL HAWLEY now fills. At one point hours. For instance, he during the meeting, said, if he works a 22council members were particularly hour week, he will take 18 hours of enthusiastic about one manager vacation time. candidate, whom they did not name.

Mayor Renny Perry called And Alderwoman Lynn Donnelly Hawley’s decision “wonderful said she was encouraged after news,” in part because he thought reviewing the list of names the night having an interim in for a little more before. than a month and then bringing a “They’re excellent,” she said. “I full-time manager up to speed would feel great about Sept. 1.” mean a lot of duplicated effort.

Before Hawley confirmed he “I do think this is the ideal would remain on — for only as many solution,” Perry said. “I’ve been hours a week as it takes to keep the scared to death of having an interim.” city running, a number that was not Hawley warned the council pinned down at the meeting — he that there were implications of

Ebel said he contacted Conservation Commission Chairman Craig Heindel, a hydrogeologist, about Adams’ concerns. Ebel said Heindel responded in an email and said he would work to organize a site visit with the commission and Ferrisburgh road foreman John Bull to evaluate whether runoff from the fields could cause more damage to the road, lake or neighborhood after the extensive tree-cutting authorized by the farmers.

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Man cited for burglary, threatening witness in Leicester

LEICESTER — A Woodstock man was lodged on $10,000 bail on Wednesday, July 18, after allegedly using a two-by-four to threaten a woman while breaking into a home off Route 7.

Vermont State Police cited 31-year-old Samuel Olds for unlawful mischief, burglary of an occupied dwelling and disorderly conduct in connection with the alleged incident, for which he was arraigned on July 19.

Police said they were called to Champlain Beverage 1620 Route 7 at around 6:30 p.m. on July 18 to investigate a report of a man — later identified as Olds — returning to the store after having been asked to leave earlier in the day for allegedly scaring customers by wearing a shirt over his face.

While responding to that call, police said they received a second call about the same suspect allegedly breaking into a home at 2303 Fern Lake Road, near Champlain Beverage. Troopers at the scene interviewed a nearby resident who said she confronted Olds after

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allegedly witnessing him breaking “numerous windows” at the home.

A subsequent investigation revealed Olds had entered the home through a rear door, using a cinder block, police said.

Police alleged Olds attempted to

assault the witness with the twoby-four by throwing it at her. He then fled the scene, according to police.

The witness provided police with a picture of Olds and said she saw Olds run into some woods

near 1352 Route 7. Police said they found Olds in that area and took him to the VSP’s New Haven barracks for booking. Olds was lodged that night at the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility on $10,000 bail, according to police.