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Vol. 29 No. 16

Old money, new money • Some misprinted currency issued by the National Bank of Middlebury in 1875 just sold at auction for $60K. See Page 32.

College in need of a new dean

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Gun range dispute in Whiting intensifies By WILL DiGRAVIO WHITING — Tempers were high at the Whiting Town Hall last Wednesday, Aug. 2, as those involved in a zoning hearing over the legality of a gun shooting range argued the facts of the case and even questioned the veracity of a video of the previous hearing. At issue was a shooting range operated by Nicolas Iocco on his property at 299 Stickney Road.

Whiting Zoning Administrator Katharine Briggs on May 3 notified Iocco that he is violating town zoning regulations by hosting an illegal, commercial gun range that poses a safety hazard and nuisance to his neighbors. If found in violation of the zoning law, Iocco could be fined $200 per day per violation. He appealed to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. (See Whiting, Page 7)

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Vt. Congressman works on a bipartisan health care reform By MICHELLE MONROE St. Albans Messenger WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vermont’s sole Congressman, Democrat Peter Welch, is hopeful Congress will be able to address some of the weaknesses in the Affordable Care Act (ACA), more commonly called Obamacare, following Republican efforts to repeal the popular law.

Welch is part of a bi-partisan group in the House of 20 Republican representatives and 20 Democrats calling themselves the Problem Solvers. They have proposed four actions Congress can take to reduce premiums in the individual insurance market and provide stability for insurance companies. It is the first time since the (See Bipartisan, Page 27)

• Middlebury administrator will step down to return to the classroom. See Page 3.

Firefighters douse chopper • Three departments put out a fire on a piece of farm equipment that can be suseptible to flames. See Page 3.

Rip it up Middlebury pool is heating up • Recent changes at the town pool have upgraded a municipal asset — and helped its swim team. See Page 14.

LUCAS RAYMOND, 1 1/2, gets his hands on the controls of an excavator set in the middle of Main Street in downtown Middlebury last Wednesday for the town’s block party. The excavator was a steady source of fun for kids during the four-hour party. For more block party photos see Page 2. Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Ilsley Library seeking $9.6M for big expansion By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Ilsley Public Library trustees have hired a consultant to determine how much money could be raised locally to underwrite a major expansion and renovation of the library — a project tentatively estimated at around $9.6 million. The board’s decision to commission a fundraising feasibility study comes on the heels

of a newly released report that recommends removing the library’s two most recent additions and erecting a new, 14,000-square-foot structure onto the back of the original, 1924 Ilsley building. The new addition and related renovations would give the library — now a veritable hodgepodge of deficient, mismatched spaces jammed into a 19,000-square-foot, three-level building — a net gain of 6,600 square feet and produce a more user-

friendly facility, according to gbA Architecture & Planning, which authored the report. “Removal of these additions was an agonizing, but finally unanimous, decision driven by the limitations of the earlier additions, the tight building site, the goal to provide a solution that will serve the needs of the community for 50-100 years, and a commitment to invest the (See Ilsley, Page 13)

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FAMILIES LINE UP at the face-painting tent on the Battell Bridge in downtown Middlebury last Wednesday evening.

ABEL PATTON, 6, of Middlebury has fun sitting in an excavator set up in the intersection of Main Street and Merchants Row in downtown Middlebury last Wednesday evening for the downtown block party celebration. Independent photos/Trent Campbell

ALEXANDRA BESS, VISTING Middlebury from Roslindale, Mass., gets her turn in the cab of an excavator during last Wednesday’s block party.

CHALK ARTIST ANDY Toy of Starksboro works in the middle of Main Street in downtown Middlebury last Wednesday evening during the block party.

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Farm equipment catches fire

KATY SMITH ABBOTT

Middlebury dean stepping down to return to classroom MIDDLEBURY — Katy Smith Abbott will resign her position as Middlebury College’s Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of the College at the end of the year, College President Laurie L. Patton announced in an email to students last Friday afternoon. “I am both saddened at the thought of not having her as a member of the senior administration and pleased that she is remaining at Middlebury and following her academic and personal interests,” Patton wrote. According to Patton, Smith Abbott will return full-time to her faculty position in the Department of History of Art and Architecture. Smith Abbott first arrived at Middlebury in 1996. Her research focuses on the production and reception of devotional painting in early 15 century Florence. In 2011, she was appointed the dean of students and then to her current position in 2014.

In her current position, Smith Abbott oversees student life and diversity initiatives at Middlebury College. In keeping with the college’s commitment to be a model for the 21st-century liberal arts education, in which learning takes place both inside and outside of the classroom, her office works closely with a variety of programs and offices on campus to enrich the intellectual and personal development of all Middlebury students. “I’m delighted that Katy has agreed to remain in her position through December and we will have time to celebrate her service as that time approaches,” she wrote. Patton said that Dean of Students Baishakhi Taylor, who came to Middlebury with Patton from Duke University in 2015, will serve as interim vice president for student affairs starting Jan. 1.

By EMMA COTTON NEW HAVEN — Three municipal fire departments — New Haven, Middlebury and Vergennes — responded to a fire that flared up around noon on Thursday on a farm just south of Tourterelle restaurant on “During the Route 7 in days it can New Haven. be tough, Passersby obbecause we served black smoke balhave a lot looning from of people the property. who work According out of town, to New Havand not a en Fire Chief lot of people Alan Mayaround when er, the fire destroyed a we have piece of farm calls. That’s equipment why each — a Claas and every chopper. Tyler Steady, department the chopper’s depends owner, had on each been sharpother. We ening its appreciate knives when them.” the blaze oc— Chief Alan curred. Mayer “Unfortunately, you see an awful lot of those fires with choppers,” Mayer said. “You’ve got to be careful when you’re sharpening knives, because they throw a lot of sparks, and there’s a lot of dust and chaff and debris inside those things that can catch fire.” The chopper had been sitting outside Steady’s shop when the fire occurred, and the flames touched the edges of a shed and an old sugarhouse. Firefighters were able to keep the flames under control, and Mayer recorded minimal damage to the buildings. No one was hurt in

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BLACK SMOKE BILLOWED from a Route 7 property in New Haven Thursday after a fire ignited in a big piece of farm equipment whose blades were being sharpened. No one was injured.

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the fire. Meyer was grateful for the response of additional departments. “During the days it can be tough, because we have a lot of people who

work out of town, and not a lot of people around when we have calls,” he said. “That’s why each and every department depends on each other. We appreciate them.”

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A D D IS ON INDE P E NDEN T

Guest editorial It’s the property tax that’s unfair in education funding By Jack Hoffman Economist Art Woolf wrote recently that Vermont spends too much on education because taxes are too low for many residents. Woolf was referring specifically to resident homeowners who qualify to pay school taxes as a percentage of their income rather than on the value of their property. According to Woolf, because their income-based taxes are less than their property taxes would be, these homeowners feel like education in Vermont is on sale, so they’re buying more of it. One problem with Woolf’s hypothesis is that it assumes that the value of a primary residence is a fair and rational indicator of how much each Vermonter should be contributing to the education of our children. It may have been 200 years ago, when the value of a person’s property and possessions was the best measure of his ability to pay. But that isn’t true today, and the system should be brought up to date with today’s economy. The education of children is one of society’s most important responsibilities, and we all benefit when children Today, about two-thirds can grow to be informed, productive, contributing of Vermont homeowners members of the pay school taxes based community. Because we on their household income all benefit, we each need to contribute our fair share rather than the value of to the cost of education their home. — that is, according to our ability to pay. In our present-day economy, a better and fairer indicator of a person’s ability to pay is income, not the assessed value of one particular piece of property. Nearly 50 years ago, Vermont recognized that property values did not reflect people’s ability to pay. At the time, newcomers were moving to Vermont and driving up property values, but older residents living on fixed incomes didn’t have the money to pay their higher property tax bills. To avoid pushing people out of their homes, Vermont instituted a rebate program for older homeowners whose property taxes exceeded a certain percentage of their income. This ability-to-pay concept was later incorporated into the state’s current education funding system, (Act 60 and Act 68.) Today, about two-thirds of Vermont homeowners pay school taxes based on their household income rather than the value of their home. Woolf argues that these people are getting a break, and that because they’re getting a break, they feel they can afford to spend more on education. But studies done by the Vermont Tax Department over the years show something different: that many high income Vermonters who pay property taxes are the ones getting a break. People with annual incomes of $500,000 or more typically pay a smaller percentage of their income to support schools than do Vermonters with incomes of $60,000 or $70,000. Given the importance of education, shouldn’t those who benefit most from society contribute the most to the cost of educating our children? There is a problem of fairness with Vermont’s two-tiered system, but the solution is not a return to the school property tax for all Vermont resident homeowners. A fair system would have all Vermont residents pay school taxes based on their income and all non-residential property owners continue to pay the property tax. Jack Hoffman is with the Vermont-based Public Assets Institute and first posted this opinion on their blog.

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Roll with it

FRESH TAR IS rolled on the Main Street temporary bridge in downtown Middlebury last Wednesday night. The bridge opened early on Friday.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Letters to the Editor Current health care proposals aren’t the real answer In a recent guest editorial published in this paper, the co-authors — four top executives of medical centers and health insurance companies in Vermont — promoted the ideas of healthy lifestyles and individual responsibility as the primary strategy to end the health care crisis. Living a healthy lifestyle is probably easy to do for these four folks, considering that in fiscal year 2015 they made the following in total compensation: $353,000 (Jill Berry Bowen), $519,000 (Todd Moore), $626,000 (Don George). Data isn’t yet publicly available for

Eileen Whalen, but her predecessor as president of UVM Medical Center was compensated to the tune of $1,650,000. That year, my total compensation was $30,000. To Vermont’s health care executives, it probably seems easy to ‘pull yourself up by your bootstraps’ when your boots are made of gold. But down here in the working class, the boots have steel toes. Recently, my grandfather, a Korean War veteran, told me that the VA started paying for his adult diapers. He is grateful that this allows him to save $25 each month. In contrast,

my uncle’s pharmaceutical company won federal approval for a new drug, bestowing upon him a $6 million bonus. Here we have it: on one side of my family, my grandfather was going up and down the stairs in his house by crawling on his hands and knees. On the other side of my family, my uncle bought a second apartment next to his first in a Manhattan sky rise, knocked down the wall between the two, and thereby gave new meaning to the housing term double-wide. Fred Kniffin, the CEO of Porter (See Letter, Page 5)

Orwell challenged to fit into new district By JOHN FLOWERS ORWELL — Orwell’s three delegates to the Slate Valley Modified Unified Union School District will participate in an organizational meeting of the newly formed panel on Thursday, Aug. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at Fair Haven Union High School. Vermont Education Secretary Rebecca Holcombe will preside over the meeting, at which the board will deal with nine agenda items, ranging from electing a temporary presiding officer to establishing a date for the district’s annual meeting. The new SVMUUSD includes five of the six Addison-Rutland Supervisory Union communities: Castleton, Benson, Hubbardton, West Haven and Fair Haven. Citizens of the sixth ARSU community — Orwell — voted three times against joining the SVMUUSD, which under Vermont’s Act 46 will function as a merged school district with a single K-12 budget. Brooke Olsen-Farrell, superintendent of the ARSU, said Orwell’s three elected delegates — Peter Stone, Glen Cousineau and David Carpenter — will only be able to vote on the overall SVMUUSD budget and matters pertaining to grades 9-12. Due to Orwell’s decision not to formally join the district, the town’s delegates will not be able to participate in SVMUUSD

board decisions involving grades pre-K to 8. At this point, Orwell will continue to operate its existing elementary school as a “NonMember Elementary District.” It will continue to elect its own elementary school board, vote on its elementary budget, and pay its own elementary expenses. And it will continue to send students to FHUHS, paying a proportional share of the budget based on enrollment. The Vermont Agency of Education will consider Orwell’s current status and determine whether it can meet the principles of Act 46 on its own, or if it should be assigned to the SVMUUSD or some other unified school district. Orwell could still take another shot at joining the SVMUUSD. Such a referendum would need to be held before June 30 of next year, and Orwell would not benefit at this point from any of the tax incentives and grants the state had offered to communities willing to embrace school governance unification under Act 46, according to Olsen-Farrell. The SVMUUSD will meet again later this summer to formally elect its chairperson and vice chairperson, and begin setting the agenda for the new district. Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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Addiction help Getting treatment for addiction Counseling Service of Addison County and The Addison County Committee on Opiate Addiction have teamed to put together a series of articles for our community this summer. Our hope is that this column offers information, support and hope for addiction recovery, specifically opiate addiction (heroin/painkillers). This week’s writer is Jessi de Boer, who is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor and a licensed clinical mental health counselor, is coordinator of Adult Recovery Services at CSAC. ••••••• Gov. Shumlin shined a bright light on the opiate problem in Vermont a few years ago, but it is important to remember that this disease is active with many different substances — tobacco, alcohol, marijuana and some prescription medications. We hear often of “access to care” issues in Vermont meaning that for people who have addiction, treatment may come with a bit of a wait. This is certainly true. Addiction treatment and recovery is poorly funded and the work is difficult — very few professionals are able to stay in the field long term. There are options

for treatment and resources are available during the wait. There is hope! For addiction to tobacco, the website www.802quits.org offers a wealth of free support and choice to help quit. For drugs and alcohol, we have treatment and community supports right here in Addison County. The Turning Point Center offers recovery coaching, recovery meetings and support for loved ones helping to fight this disease: www.turningpointaddisonvt.org. If you or a loved one is using drugs and/or alcohol every day and has built up a tolerance (needing more and more of it) it is likely that a rehabilitation center might be the best treatment. For alcohol and some prescription drugs especially, it is important to have a medical team supervise the detox process to ensure safety and make you as comfortable as possible. There are inpatient programs in Vermont and sometimes there is a wait but it is worth getting on the list and calling today! For people who are addicted to opiates (pain killers/heroin) there are treatment programs that offer Medication Assisted Treatment statewide. These programs provide medications and therapy to support long-term recovery. A good

way to think of these programs is similar to the nicotine patches used for tobacco addiction. The medication offers relief so that the person can focus on building life-style changes for a successful recovery. In conjunction with 12-step programs and counseling, acupuncture therapy can also support individuals with the experience of addiction. This complementary care service is currently available at Counseling Service of Addison County and Mountain Health Center. Contact Rachel Edwards at MHC for more information. Individual and group therapy are some of the most important tools to help recovery. As we continue this series we will share more about therapy and acupuncture treatments as well as medication-assisted treatment. All of this is simply a brief overview with the purpose to give hope. There is treatment and community support available when you or your loved one is ready to fight this disease. For help today go online to addictionhelpvt.org.

Letters to the Editor

Letter (Continued from Page 4) Medical Center, is correct that the health care crisis is partisan, though he is incorrect to suggest that this is in the usual Democrat/Republican sense. The real divide is along class lines, between those who are getting rich in this health care crisis and those who are struggling to pay their health care bills. Vermont’s health care executives would be wise to listen carefully to those most impacted by this crisis — the Porter nurses and frontline caregivers, poor and working class patients, and people with chronic health issues. These folks know exactly what’s wrong with the system, and it ain’t a lack of jogging. The new flavor for funding health care in Vermont — known as the capitated payment system — is far from a “revolutionary health care initiative” nor will it “transform healthcare” in Vermont. To the editor of this paper, reserve these accolades for the actual revolution, when we finally implement the law we’ve got on the books — Act 48 of 2011 — that aims “to provide, as a public good, comprehensive, affordable, high-quality, publicly

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financed health care coverage for all Vermont residents in a seamless manner regardless of income, assets, health status, or availability of other health coverage.” We fought to get the universal health care law passed in Vermont; now we fight for its implementation. Jason Kaye Middlebury

Addison neighbors, responders made a difference

Editor’s note: The letter writer submitted this letter shortly after the May 18 microburst storm flattened her house in West Addison. We regret to say that we neglected to publish it at the time, but know that she still feels a great gratitude to the public servants and others who helped her out. Dear Lifesavers, family and

friends. “There but for the Grace of God go I.” As a true longstanding quote, this does not go quite far enough in my case. The rapid response of my neighbors to turn off leaking gas, avoiding downed power lines, glass and other debris, saved my life. Firefighters and rescue staff extricated me before my cast iron stove

let loose on my head. The ingenuity, muscle and Yankee camaraderie relieved me of taking on the massive cleanup. You will forever be in my debt and in my prayers. It was quite a ride. Linda Taft Postash Bay Drive West Addison

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Obituaries

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Judy Kimball, 57, East Middlebury BURLINGTON / EAST MIDDLEBURY — Judy Lynn Kimball, 57, died early Wednesday morning, August 2, 2017, at Birchwood Terrace Healthcare in Burlington after a long illness. She was born June 2, 1960, in Middlebury, the daughter of Burton and Margaret (Bruce) Kimball. Judy was a graduate of Middlebury Union High School. She had been employed at C.P.C. of Middlebury and had been in private home care. Judy enjoyed crafting, NASCAR, watching her brother race and spending time with her nieces and nephew. Survivors are her mother Margaret “Peg” Kimball, of Middlebury; her two brothers, David Kimball of Bristol and Peter Kimball and wife Annie of Middlebury; her favorite aunt and uncle, Bonnie and Barry Bradley and several other aunts, uncles, nieces and a nephew. She was predeceased by her father, Burton H. Kimball Jr., on December 21, 2014, and an infant sister, Denise Kimball, who died in 1958.

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Fabric of Field Days

THE SHELDON MUSEUM recently received donation of this stunning, handmade quilt that truly exudes Addison County Farm & Field Days. Dated to 1904, the quilt is interspersed with competition ribbons spanning decades of Addison County Fair events. It is a gift of the Marshall family of New Haven. Museum officials are readying it for exhibition, and it couldn’t come at a more appropriate time. This year’s Fair & Field Days kicks off this Tuesday, Aug. 8, and will run through Saturday, Aug. 12.

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Whiting (Continued from Page 1) At the board’s July 14 hearing Iocco argued that he is no longer operating the range as a business, since he collects money only to cover expenses, not make a profit. Briggs, at that hearing, countered that whether or not he makes a profit does not matter, it’s still commerce since he takes money and implied that Iocco’s liability insurance showed that he understood that it was more than just an informal setup. Iocco argued that his range is safe, offering as evidence a letter from state firearms instructors commending the range for its safe conduct. The board did not come to a decision at last Wednesday’s hearing, and will meet again at the Whiting Town Hall on Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. On Aug. 2, the zoning board, Iocco and seven others visited the site of the gun range. A site visit is considered part of the public meeting. While there, Iocco served as de facto tour guide, showing those in attendance where he places the targets, the location he “Nick, I know shoots from, you hate to and pointing be called a out certain liar. I would aspects of the topography never call that, he you a liar. argued, make But I think the range safe. you’re a A portion person that of the land in question deals with belongs to alternate the Quesnel facts.” f a m i l y , — Katharine who gave Briggs permission for Iocco to use that land for shooting, but were not involved in range operations. Those listed, along with Iocco, as appellants are Michael Quesnel, Lawrence Quesnel, and the Roger and Blanche Quesnel Revocable Trust. The visit lasted roughly an hour and half.

NICHOLAS IOCCO, CENTER, points to targets that he and others shoot at from his property at 299 Stickney Road in Whiting. The town’s Zoning Board of Adjustment may decide later this month whether or not his gun range is a commercial operation and a hazard to the community. Independent photo/Will DiGravio

Once the visit was over, those who attended the site visit gathered at the Whiting Town Hall, where the public meeting continued. It was there that Iocco and his neighbors had a chance to speak and present any additional evidence. ZBA members largely listened and asked few questions. One of the alleged zoning violations is around safety. Briggs had argued that National Rifle Association (NRA) guidelines say that a safe rifle range can not use naturally occurring topography — they must be designed. At last Wednesday’s hearing, Owen Kant, who lives at 212 Stickney Road, asked Iocco if there was a range designer and, if so, who? “God,” Iocco answered. “Is he an NRA member?” Kant asked. “No, we use the natural

topography,” Iocco replied. Even the earlier hearing itself was a subject of contention at last Wednesday’s hearing. Iocco recorded the July 14 hearing with a video camera and posted his video on YouTube. According to multiple individuals in attendance, Iocco edited the video, cutting out portions that did not support his case. “The video is an hour and 47 minutes long. The meeting was

three hours. Parts were cut,” said Stacey Freeguard, a Stickney Road resident. The Independent can confirm that the YouTube video is just under an hour and 48 minutes long. An audio recording taken by the Independent at the July 14 hearing is more than two hours long and did not capture the entire meeting. Iocco repeatedly insisted that he did not edit the video. “I (uploaded) everything,

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2017 Garden Game Pam Thomas is a regular in our Garden Game, so we were excited when she stopped by last week. She brought in two radishes from her garden in Whiting. One was 9 inches around and the other was 8 inches around. Pam said she had a rough start to her garden this year and had to replant it a few times due to flooding. She said its doing ok now, but its been a bit of a weird year. Her big vegetables are thanks to good fertilizer from rabbits and chickens.

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unedited, that my camera recorded,” Iocco said. “I didn’t edit it.” Briggs said that the video was definitely edited. She said that an entire portion of her remarks were edited out. “Nick, I know you hate to be called a liar. I would never call you a liar,” Briggs said. “But I think you’re a person that deals with alternate facts.” The board then recessed the hearing until the 18th.

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• Eggplant (circumference x circumference) • Green Bean (length) • Onion (circumference) • Potato (length x circumference) • Pepper (circumference x circumference) • Pumpkin (circumference x circumference) • Radish Pam Thomas, Whiting 9” (circumference)

• Rutabaga (circumference) • Summer Squash (length x circumference) • Sunflower (diameter) • Tomato Denise Gibeault, Shoreham 8” (circumference)

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clude gratuity. Open to anyone age 60 and up. Artist’s reception in Bristol. Friday, Aug. 11, 5-7 p.m., Art on Main, 25 Main St. A reception for Artist Deborah Holmes, whose work will be on display beginning Aug. 4. Linda Dzuris, carillon, in Middlebury. Friday, Aug. 11, 5 p.m., Mead Chapel and surrounding lawns, Middlebury College. Linda Dzuris, Carillonneur for Clemson University, performs as part of Middlebury College’s Summer Carillon Concert series. Free. Learn more at go.middlebury.edu/carillon, middlebury.edu/ arts or 802-443-3168. Point CounterPoint Chamber Players in Salisbury. Friday, Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m., Salisbury Meeting House. Final Concert in the Salisbury Summer Performance Series. Free will donation. The Grift on stage in Vergennes. Friday, Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m., Vergennes Opera House, 120 Main St. An evening of booty-shaking grooves and tight vocal harmonies. The band will include their horn section. Sponsored by the Hired Hand Brewing Co. “There Once Was …” on stage in Rochester. Friday, Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m., Spice Studio, 432 South Main St. Three Chechnyan Fairy Tales interpreted by six actors and two musicians with no rules. Tickets $10. More info at baldmountaintheater.org. Marriage of Figaro in German in Middlebury. Friday, Aug. 11, 8:30-10 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S Pleasant St. Students from Middlebury’s German Language School will perform an abbreviated version of Mozart’s stunning opera. Enjoy Mozart’s mastery of the operatic ensemble and lyricism in this production. Pre-performance talk in English at 7:45. Tickets $15. More info at 802-382-9222 or office@townhalltheater.org.

TUESDAY

Addison County Fair & Field Days in New Haven. Tuesday, Aug. 8, all day. Fairground Rd. Vermont’s largest agricultural fair. Children’s barnyard, cattle judging, tractor pulls, kiddie rides, crafts, exhibits, live entertainment, pony and ox pulling, midway, parade, youth activities, and Vermont products dinner. More info at addisoncountyfielddays.com. Political Luncheon in Middlebury. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury. Middlebury College Professor Matt Dickinson will lead a discussion on political topics. Bring your own lunch or buy from our Bistro. Cash or check accepted. Addison County Gospel Choir in New Haven. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 7-8 p.m., Addison County Fair and Field Days, Fairground Rd. Come hear the 35-voice choir and band when they sing traditional and contemporary gospel favorites like “I Go to the Rock,” “Nothing But the Blood,” and “Lord I Need You.” More info contact Suzanne Rood rood@copper.net or 802-877-3008.

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WEDNESDAY

Addison County Fair & Field Days in New Haven. Wednesday, Aug. 9, all day. Fairground Rd. Vermont’s largest agricultural fair. Children’s barnyard, cattle judging, tractor pulls, kiddie rides, crafts, exhibits, live entertainment, pony and ox pulling, midway, parade, youth activities, and Vermont products dinner. More info at addisoncountyfielddays.com. Vermont Day open house at UVM Morgan Horse Farm in Weybridge. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 74 Battell Dr. UVM Morgan horses are on display to demonstrate their versatility and heritage. Free. Bring a picnic lunch. Rain or shine. More info at uvm.edu/ morgan. Age Well senior luncheon in Shoreham. Wednesday Aug. 9, noon, Halfway House Restaurant, Route 22A. Arrive after 11 a.m. Spaghetti with meatballs, vegetable, garlic bread, and dessert. Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle at 802-377-1419 to reserve. $5 suggested donation does not include gratuity. Open to anyone age 60 and up. Genealogy Exhibit in Vergennes. Wednesday, Aug. 9, noon-8 p.m., Conference Room, Kennedy Brothers, 11 N. Main St. Ceal Moran brings her traveling genealogy exhibit to the area to honor Vermont’s Geneology Day. Get some ideas on how to research your own family tree. Free and open to the pubic. Emily Sunderman and Elizabeth Reid in Middlebury. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 6 p.m., new park corner of South Main and College streets. Part of the Middlebury Community Music Center/ Better Middlebury Partnership Concerts in the Park series. Free. Writing Workshop in Middlebury. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 6-8 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. The Middlebury chapter of the Burlington Writers Workshop welcomes all skill levels and genres (fiction, memoir, poetry, creative nonfiction) to look closely at each other’s work and help cultivate, inspire, and strengthen our individual craft. More info at MelBach7@gmail.com. Stone Cold Roosters in Brandon. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m., behind the Brandon Inn. Americana from the Green Mountains. Part of the Brandon Summer Music series. Free. More info at brandon.org.

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THURSDAY

Addison County Fair & Field Days in New Haven. Thursday, Aug. 10, all day. Fairground Rd. Vermont’s largest agricultural fair. Children’s barnyard, cattle judging, tractor pulls, kiddie rides, crafts, exhib-

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its, live entertainment, pony and ox pulling, midway, parade, youth activities, and Vermont products dinner. More info at addisoncountyfielddays.com. Lap-sit story time in Shoreham. Thursday, Aug. 10, 11 a.m., Platt Memorial Library. Enjoy the library before we’re open for an hour of literacy-rich playtime. Share stories, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. A great socialization opportunity for babies and toddlers in a low-stress environment. For ages 0-3 and their parents and caregivers. Community HU chant in Middlebury. Thursday, Aug. 10, 4-4:30 p.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, 100 EastView Terrace. All are invited to join in chanting HU, an ancient name for God. It could help you find joy, greater awareness and inner peace. Hosted by ECKANKAR, but all faiths are welcome. Local sightseeing club organizational meeting in Middlebury. Thursday, Aug. 10, 5 p.m., large meeting room, Ilsley Public Library. Anyone interested in organizing a new group to travel around the area to see interesting sights is invited to this first meeting. The tentative name is the TSA – Traveling Sightseeing Associates. More information from Jan Walker at 388-4220 or janwalkervt@together.net. CCV Information Session in Middlebury. Thursday, Aug. 10, 5-6 p.m., CCV, 10 Merchants Row. Find out about the opportunities at Vermont’s most affordable college, including, credit for life experience, tuition-free classes for high school students, online, day

and evening classes, financial aid, and admission pathways to UVM, VTC, Castleton and other Vermont colleges & Universities. More info at 802-388-3032. “There Once Was …” on stage in Rochester. Thursday, Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m., Spice Studio, 432 South Main St. Three Chechnyan Fairy Tales interpreted by six actors and two musicians with no rules. Tickets $10. More info at baldmountaintheater.org. “Marriage of Figaro” in German in Middlebury. an Enjoy Mozart’s mastery of the operatic ensemble and lyricism in this production. Pre-performance talk in English at 7:45. Tickets $15. More info at 802-382-9222 or office@ townhalltheater.org.

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FRIDAY

Addison County Fair & Field Days in New Haven. Friday, Aug. 11, all day. Fairground Rd. Vermont’s largest agricultural fair. Children’s barnyard, cattle judging, tractor pulls, kiddie rides, crafts, exhibits, live entertainment, pony and ox pulling, midway, parade, youth activities, and Vermont products dinner. More info at addisoncountyfielddays.com. Age Well senior luncheon in Bristol. Friday, Aug. 11, noon, Mary’s at Baldwin Creek, 1868 North Route 116. Arrive after 11:30. Fruit cup with honey yogurt sauce, Santa Fe Chicken Salad Plate, greens, potato salad, cole slaw, vanilla ice cream with cookie. Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle to reserve 802377-1419. $5 suggested donation does not in-

SATURDAY

Addison County Fair & Field Days in New Haven. Saturday, Aug. 12, all day. Fairground Rd. Vermont’s largest agricultural fair. Children’s barnyard, cattle judging, tractor pulls, kiddie rides, crafts, exhibits, live entertainment, pony and ox pulling, midway, parade, youth activities, and Vermont products dinner. More info at addisoncountyfielddays.com. Monthly wildlife walk in Middlebury. Saturday, Aug. 12, 7-9 a.m., Otter View Park, intersection of Weybridge St. and Pulp Mill Bridge Rd. Otter Creek Audubon and the Middlebury Area Land Trust invite community members to help survey birds and other wildlife at Otter View Park and the Hurd Grassland. Meet at the parking area. Birders of all ages and abilities welcome. For more information call 388-6019 or 388-1007. Lake weed presentation in North Ferrisburgh. Saturday, Aug 12, 9-10:30 a.m., North Ferrisburgh United Methodist Church, 227 Old Hollow Rd. Meg Modley, aquatic invasive species specialist for the Lake Champlain Basin Program will give a talk on what causes excess weed growth, what is being done, and by whom, and what we can do to mitigate the problem. More info contact Linda at 802-73452617. Documentary film on screen in Vergennes. Saturday, Aug. 12, 10:30 a.m., Bixby Library, 258 Main St. “Every War Has Two Losers” is based on the journals of poet William Stafford, WWII conscientious objector and National Book Award winner. Free. Ham, baked beans and salad supper in Vergennes. Saturday, Aug. 12, 5-6:30 p.m., Vergennes United Methodist Church, Main St. across from the Opera House. Spiral cut ham, baked beans, broccoli salad, roll, blueberry crisp with ice cream, and beverage served buffet style. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children. Takeout orders are available. More info at 802-877-3150. Artist’s talk in Brandon. Saturday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m., Brandon Artists Guild, 7 Center St. Contemporary folk artist Warren Kimble will discuss his work. More info at 802-247-4956, art@pattysgrecci.com, or BrandonArtistsGuild. org.

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communityc a l e n d a r will read from and discuss his latest book, “The Outer Beach” with Middlebury author and professor John Elder.

Aug

Figaro auf Deutsch

AN ABRIDGED VERSION of Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” will be performed by students from Middlebury’s German Language School Thursday, Aug. 10, 8:30-10 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Buster Keaton’s “Go West” on screen in Brandon. Saturday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m., Brandon Town Hall. In ‘Go West’ (1925) Buster Keaton heads out to ranch country, where the stonefaced comedian encounters romance with — a cow! Can he save his love from a trip to the livestock yards? Part of Brandon’s silent film and live music series. Alex Smith & Jacob Brillhart in Brandon. Saturday, Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Folk singer Smith and Scottish-style fiddler Brillhart bring their blend to Brandon. Tickets are $20. A pre-concert dinner is available for $25. Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. More info at 802-2474295, info@brandon-music.net or brandonmusic.net. “There Once Was …” on stage in Rochester. Saturday, Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m., Spice Studio, 432 South Main St. Three Chechnyan Fairy Tales interpreted by six actors and two musicians with no rules. Tickets $10. More info at baldmountaintheater.org.

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sert. Advanced reservations required. Call Michelle to reserve (802) 377-1419. $5 suggested donation does not include gratuity. Open to anyone age 60 and up. Book discussion in Vergennes. Monday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m., Bixby Library, 258 Main St. “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman. Volunteer-led. Bixby provides copies for participants. Auditions in Brandon. Monday, Aug. 14, 6:30 p.m., Brandon Town Hall. For Brandon Town Players Fall Production.

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TUESDAY

Auditions in Brandon. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m., Brandon Town Hall. For Brandon Town Players Fall Production. Author Robert Finch in conversation with author John Elder in Middlebury. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m., The Vermont Book Shop, Main St. New England author Finch

WEDNESDAY

Bennington Battle Day in Orwell. Wednesday, Aug. 16, all day, Mount Independence State Historic Site, 497 Mt. Independence Rd. Free admission at all Vermont State-Owned Historic Sites. Paper cut bookmaking workshop in Middlebury. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 9:30-11 a.m., Sheldon Museum, One Park St. Join “Where is Sam” creators Sandra Stillman Gartner and Marguerite Jill Dye at this workshop for children, families, and the young at heart. Free. Ages 6 and up, Reservations required. More info at 802-388-2117. Part of the events during the Sheldon’s exhibit “Draw Me a Story: Tell Me a Tale.” Chicken barbeque in Bristol. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 5 p.m.-dusk, town green. St. Ambrose Parish hosts an evening of barbequed chicken and fixings, a pie contest and sale, fried bread dough, baked goods, white elephant table, face painting and dunking tank. More info at 802-453-2488. Brandon Town Band in Brandon. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 6 p.m., behind the Brandon Inn. Part of the Brandon Summer Music series. More info at brandon.org. DC3 in Brandon. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 7 p.m. A rich blend of rock, country, folk and blues. Part of the Brandon Summer Music series. Free. More info at brandon.org. Sucker Brook Sawmill presentation in Salisbury. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 7-8:30 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church, 853 Maple St. Bill Powers will bring this small sawmill community to life. Sponsored by the Salisbury Historical Society. “The Sandlot” on screen in Middlebury. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 8 p.m., new college park, by the traffic circle. Part of the Better Middlebury Partnership outdoor movie and music series.

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Vermont Sun Triathlon series in Salisbury. Sunday, Aug. 13, Branbury State Park. Sprint and Olympic Distance races. For more info or to register visit vermontsuntriathalonseries.com. Rokeby pie and ice cream social in Ferrisburgh. Sunday, Aug. 13, 1-4 p.m., Rokeby Museum, 4334 U.S. Route 7. Peach, apple, berry, pies of every kind with Wilcox’s ice cream on the side. Music courtesy Abby’s Agenda, who play jazz standards. All proceeds support ongoing Rokeby programs. More info at 802-8773406 or rokeby@comcast.net. Auditions in Brandon. Sunday, Aug. 13, 2 p.m., Brandon Town Hall. For Brandon Town Players Fall Production. “There Once Was …” on stage in Rochester. Sunday, Aug. 13, 4 p.m., Spice Studio, 432 South Main St. Three Chechnyan Fairy Tales interpreted by six actors and two musicians with no rules. Tickets $10. More info at baldmountaintheater.org.

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MONDAY

Age Well senior luncheon in Vergennes. Monday, Aug. 14, arrive after 11:15 a.m., KB Café, Kennedy Bros., 11 North Main St. Chicken salad plate with fruit and crackers and banana bread for des-

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FARMERS’ MARKETS Brandon Farmers’ Market. Fridays, 9 a.m.2 p.m., May 26-July 21, Central Park, July 28-through Oct. 20, Crescent Park. Vegetables, flowers, plants, Vermont maple syrup, honey, baked goods, organic beef, goat cheese, hand-crafted and tie-dyed items, jewelry, paintings and more. Middlebury Farmers’ Market. Wednesdays and Saturdays at the VFW parking lot, Exchange St. Baked goods, organic products, cheese and dairy products, crafts, cut flowers, fresh fruit and vegetables, honey, jam, jellies, preserves, maple syrup, meat and poultry products, wine, bread, plants, pickles, prepared foods, soap and body-care products, eggs, yarn, and cider. Vergennes Farmers’ Market. Thursdays, 4-7:30 p.m., June 1 through Oct. 5, Kennedy Brothers, 11 Main St. Up to 20 vendors, live music, free parking, rain or shine. Local food, produce, eggs, cheese, baked goods. jewelry, crafts and gifts. Whiting Farmers’ Market. Thursdays, 3-6 p.m., Whiting four corners. Maple syrup, honey, baked goods, eggs, pork, bacon, lamb, and many other seasonal offerings. SPORTS Co-ed volleyball in Middlebury. Pick-up games Monday, 7-9 p.m., Middlebury Municipal Gym. Jack Brown, 388-2502; Bruce at Middlebury Recreation Department, 3888103. Community Rowing Club in Vergennes. Thursdays, 5:15 – 7:30 p.m. June-Aug., Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. Info lcmm.org or 802-475-2022. Family tennis court time in Middlebury. Sundays, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Middlebury Indoor Tennis. Family play drop-in offers families a chance to play together. Equipment is provided. Open to all levels of play. Info: Erin Morrison, emorrison@acafvt.org. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS ACT (Addison Central Teens). Drop-in hours during the school years: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 3-6 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday, 3-7 p.m. Warming Hut, 77 Mary Hogan Drive. Teen drop-in space for kids. Hang out with friends, play pool, watch movies, and eat great food. Info: 388-3910 or addisonteens.com. Addison County Amateur Radio Association. Sunday, 8 p.m. On the air on club repeater 147.36/147.96 MHz, 100 Hz access tone. Non-members and visitors welcome. Addison County Emergency Planning Committee. Last Wednesday, 5 p.m. State Police Barracks. Public invited. Addison County Republican Party. Third Friday, 7 p.m., Ilsley Library, Middlebury. 897-2744.

LIVEMUSIC

Mightier than the sword

THE MIDDLEBURY CHAPTER of the Burlington Writers’ Workshop will host its monthly meeting in the Ilsley Library Common Room on Wednesday, Aug. 9, from 6-8 p.m. All genres and abilities are welcome.

Vergennes City Band in Vergennes. Monday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m., City Park. Addison County Gospel Choir in New Haven. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m., Addison County Fair and Field Days. Emily Sunderman and Elizabeth Reid in Middlebury. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 6 p.m., new town park. Stone Cold Roosters in Brandon. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m., behind the Brandon Inn. Bristol Town Band in Bristol. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m., on the town green. The Grift in Vergennes. Friday, Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m., Vergennes Opera House. Alex Smith & Jacob Brillhart in Brandon. Saturday, Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music Vergennes City Band in Vergennes. Monday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m., City Park. Brandon Town Band in Brandon. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 6 p.m., behind the Brandon Inn. DC3 in Brandon. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 7 p.m., behind the Brandon Inn. Bristol Town Band in Bristol. Wednesday, Aug 16, 7 p.m., on the town green.

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‘Marriage Of Figaro’ gets a German makeover Middlebury’s German Language School and its special program “German for Singers” will once again present their fully staged German opera project to the public. At 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10, and again on Friday, Aug. 11, students from the program will perform an abbreviated version of Mozart’s stunning Marriage of Figaro, in German, of course. The original recits have been replaced with short dialogues in German, and audiences will be able to fully enjoy the best of Mozart’s mastery of the operatic ensemble and the lyricism of his amazing art of the aria in this production. With set designer Andreas Ehlers (formerly of the Gärtnerplatztheater München) as the newest member of the production team, the show will charm audiences both with its cast of high-caliber singers and its own special visual language. Musical direction is by Stefan Rütter, stage directed by Bettina Matthias and Stephan Boving. A short preLOOK FOR THE Stone Cold Roosters to play a lively show of honkytonk, swamp funk, old blues and rock and roll this Wednesday in Brandon performance lecture in English at on the grass behind the Inn. 7:45 p.m. will help non-German speaking audiences or at the door Monday- Gordon Lightfoot, and his characters He soon signed with acclaimed folk Breton and Scottish style tunes get the most out of this Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. live and breathe a balance between label Wepecket Island Records and on his grandfather’s fiddle. After German version of an or one hour before show beauty and imperfection. He fine- has been touring nationally with graduating college — where he met Italian opera based on a tuned his ability to observe and his band The Mountain Sound ever and began touring with Smith — time. French play, performed Brillhart moved to Boston where ALEX SMITH WITH capture human nature while studying since. in Vermont and presented English, and specifically fiction Jacob Brillhart grew up in he now studies violin making with JACOB BRILLHART by students from multiple writing, at St. Lawrence University. rural Topsham, Vt., playing Cape master maker Roman Barnas. IN BRANDON countries. Approximate Concert tickets are $20. A preFolk singer Alex Smith by Greg Pahl running time: 90 minutes. concert dinner is available for $25. will perform with Jacob Limited tickets to Reservations are required for dinner Brillhart, a Cape Breton the general public are and recommended for the show. and Scottish style fiddler, on sale for $15. Early reservations at Brandon Music on Saturday, Aug. Venue is BYOB. Call 247-4295 or strongly recommended. Tickets may 12, at 7:30 p.m. e-mail info@brandon-music.net for be purchased at townhalltheater.org, reservations or for more information. Smith sings with a rich baritone 382-9222, at the THT box office, often compared to Stan Rogers and Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road in Brandon. “MUSIC AT THE RIVERBEND” IN BRANDON The Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce’s “Music at the Riverbend” summer concert series continues at 7 p.m. this Wednesday, WE MAKE IT FRESH! Aug. 9, with the Stone Cold Roosters Call to Schedule Delivery on the lawn behind the Brandon Inn, Meatlovers • Mexican • Taco located at 20 Park St. in Brandon. Green or Dry Z Special • Veggie • Hawaiian Stone Cold Roosters is a group of (Kiln Processed)* JACOB BRILLHART WILL play Cape Breton-style fiddle and Alex Vermont musicians who have been Smith will sing in a rich baritone in a concert at Brandon Music on Thin or Greek style crust, getting together semi-regularly for Certified for Saturday. our dough is made daily from 12 years to make music and make Vermont Heat Treatment King Arthur Flour. each other laugh, not always in that order. In a live show you might hear *Dry Wood is heated in our Kilns honkytonk, swamp funk, old blues Gluten-Free Crust at 200º until the average and rock and roll. They have three Available moisture is critically acclaimed CDs to their name. Their original tunes draw down to from the aforementioned sources but 20-25% Open for U-Pick will occasionally display an eerie, Pizza • Pasta • Subs • Soups • Salads • Calzones post-modern sensibility. Open 7 Days/wk • 9am-5pm Enjoy a diverse musical menu, the DINE-IN & TAKE-OUT 802-388-3164 (802) 453-4884 Weather permitting sweet sounds of the Neshobe River Fresh, convenient and local since 1982 THE A. JOHNSON CO., LLC and the summer nights. Bring a lawn WASHINGTON ST • MIDDLEBURY BRISTOL, VT 05443 1946 Lower Notch Road, Bristol • (802) 453-4220 GreenPeppersRestaurant.com (See Arts Beat, Page 11)

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JON WEBER WILL perform with others as part of the free Middlebury Chamber Music string quartet concert this Wednesday at the new Middlebury Town Hall Park.

Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) chair, blanket and a picnic, or pick up dinner from local eateries; many will be offering concert specials. Beer and wine will be available for purchase — no BYOB permitted. These concerts, which will be happening every Wednesday night in August, are free, thanks to generous donations from community members and area businesses. For more information visit brandon.org. POINT COUNTERPOINT CHAMBER PLAYERS On Friday, Aug. 11, at 7:30 p.m., the Salisbury Congregational Church will host a chamber concert by the faculty ensemble of the Point Counterpoint Music Camp under Music Director Randy Hiller. Their concert will include Haydn’s String Quartet Op. 20, No. 2 in C major; Stravinsky’s Concertina for String Quartet; and Schumann’s Piano Quartet, Op. 47 in E flat major. These talented young professionals from the camp’s late summer session hail from leading musical programs ranging from the Boston Conservatory to London’s Guildhall. Their performance venues have included the Spoleto Festival, Tanglewood, Florida Pro Musica, the New World Symphony, Warsaw and Barcelona. This will be the final event in Salisbury’s 38th Summer Performance Series at the historic, but handicapped accessible, 1838 church in Salisbury village. Although there is no admission charge, a donation in support of the series will be appreciated. Any receipts in excess of the expenses for the series will be applied to the continued restoration of Salisbury’s landmark meetinghouse. TWO BROTHERS TAVERN There will be three live musical

performances this week at Two Brothers Tavern located at 86 Main St. in Middlebury. Join Two Brothers every Wednesday, at 9 p.m., for the Open Mic, an evening of music, comedy or anything else. Alternately hosted by Mark Sikora and Kai Stanley, come cheer on your friends or let loose on the stage. It’s free to enter, and there is no cover charge. Then, at 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, Two Brothers presents The Bob MacKenzie Band. The band offers a solid selection of blues classics, jump, swing and rhythm & blues that will take you back through the decades of great blues music. There is a $3 cover. Finally, at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, Second Half takes to the Tavern’s stage. Second Half features the classic rock inspired compositions of local musicians Ken Burton, Kathy Brande, Matt Gordon and Philip Anderson. They’ll be seasoned with a splash of classic covers for a tasty musical experience. There is a $3 cover. For more information, call 388-0002. MUSIC IN THE PARK SERIES There will be a free Middlebury Chamber Music string quartet concert at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 9, outdoors in the new Middlebury Town Hall Park by the rotary on Main Street across from Shafer’s Market & Deli (formerly Sama’s). On the evening’s program are works by Elvis, Maroon 5, Led Zeppelin and more played by Jon and Miho Weber, Emily Sunderman and Liz Reid. The free series is sponsored by the Middlebury Community Music Center and the Middlebury Better Business Partnership. Picnicking encouraged; bring your own. A food truck will also be available.

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Ilsley (Continued from Page 1) community’s resources in a longterm, comprehensive solution, rather than in partial alterations,” gbA officials concluded in their 61page report, which included a study of Ilsley’s current facilities and considered feedback from a variety of library stakeholders. It was in 2007 that then-Ilsley Director David Clark helped create a strategic plan for the library that suggested the need for 5,600 square feet of new library space. Clark pointed out that, among other things, the library is lacking in separate, dedicated spaces serving young children and older youths. The children’s library is now located in the basement. “Children are a major driver of this project,” current Ilsley Director Kevin Unrath said. The gbA consultants identified a lengthy list of library needs, including: • Four distinct, age-appropriate spaces that are “unobstructed, well ventilated, safe and naturally lit.” • Safe, inviting at-grade entrances from Main Street and the rear parking area that are within sight of the circulation desk. • Efficient, reliable HVAC system to provide mechanical ventilation (there is none now) and to replace the various heating systems and “10 problematic air conditioning” units. • Enhanced spaces for computers, digital instruction and media lab with updated wiring. • A modern, efficient elevator. • Adequate, safe public restrooms. • A larger community meeting room free of moisture problems, served by an entrance within sight of the staff, with a ceiling high enough to project video and cinematic materials effectively, and fully wired for technology. • Modern and expanded wiring for technology throughout the building. • Accessible, more visible space for Middlebury Community Television and the media lab. MCTV is now based in the Ilsley attic. The gbA plan calls for MCTV and the media lab to relocate to the basement. • Improved, efficient lighting throughout the library. • An assortment of spaces for quiet reading and small group meetings. • Greater storage for children’s materials and janitorial supplies. Consultants are recommending a solution that calls for demolition of the 1977 and 1988 additions, followed by waterproofing around the 1924 building foundation. The new, 14,000-square-foot addition would be built on vacant land between the rear of the library building and the municipal parking lot — which would not lose any spaces. That new addition, according to gbA officials, would “respect the historic nature and prominence of the original structure and its gardens.” It would feature ample windows for natural light that would

THIS IMAGE FROM an architect’s study envisions a three-story atrium being added to the back of Ilsley Library as part of a 14,000-square-foot addition that would, in part, replace earlier additions to the 1924 building.

shine on library workers and patrons — including a new children’s area on the second floor. Plans also call for two gradelevel access points to the library; the grand staircase entrance off of Main Street would remain. Longtime Ilsley Trustee John Freidin is leader of the library’s building committee. “After studying the needs of Ilsley, listening to local citizens, and thoroughly assessing a variety of potential solutions, (the) Library Building Committee unanimously agreed that the enclosed proposal is by far the best, and perhaps the only wise and practical way to proceed,” he said. He acknowledged the significant

scope and price tag of the project, foundation of the original building but believes its need can be justified. against water leakage, create a “The extent of this project is driven new at-grade entrance, improve by the needs of children and young computer access, and create 6,000 adults in our community,” he square feet of additional space,” said. “There is no way to meet he added. those needs within the existing Ilsley trustees, the building building. committee, and gbA will hold “Even if Ilsley could another public meeting See the architect’s accommodate the as soon as this fall to full Ilsley Library children’s and young explain the project and Feasibility Study with adult programs within solicit more input. this story online at the existing building — Middlebury-area which it clearly cannot addisonindependent.com residents aren’t likely to — Ilsley would need see library work start for to replace the building’s heating several years, according to Unrath. and cooling systems, install a The fundraising feasibility study mechanical air circulation system, must play out, followed by the relocate and install a new elevator, solicitation of funds and a decision build additional bathrooms, seal the on whether the financing package

will have to include a bond vote. Ilsley officials have vowed to pursue any grants that might help defray the project costs. With funding in hand, the project will need to go through final design, permitting, a bidding process and then construction. Unrath will not be on board to bring the project to fruition. As reported by the Addison Independent, he will soon become top administrator at Shelburne’s Pierson Library — which is also pursuing an expansion plan of its own. He will remain keenly interested in the Ilsley’s expansion efforts. “I believe this plan will meet the needs of the library going forward for the next 100 years,” he said.

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Swimmers warming up to Middlebury pool Town repairs are now making a difference

By ANDY KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY — It’s one thing to persuade members of a summer swim team between the ages of 6 and 18 to attend 8 a.m. practices every weekday. It’s another if the water in the pool barely reaches 70 degrees on a sunny morning, never mind if it’s rainy and cool. For decades the swimmers and coaches of the Middlebury Swim Team faced that dilemma, even after solar panels and heating sheets that float on the water’s surface overnight were installed in 2013 at the town’s pool in the Middlebury Recreation Park. “It used to be so cold,” said veteran MST swimmer Calista Carl, 18. “When we swam it was freezing. I couldn’t even be in the water because I was turning purple. It was just painful.” The single most dramatic change among many at the pool over the past four years — including leak repairs and a host of new elements: a pump, electrical and chemical feeds, and upgrades to the pool “The house that include appearance siding, paint and floor of the pool is mats — is the water a lot better temperature. than it was. The initial installaAnd I think tion of the panels and sheets helped a little, the warmer but the system never temperatures worked quite right. of the water This past spring, new help attract Middlebury Public more people to Works operations director Bill Kernan the pool.” — MST Coach called in the original Colleen Rueppel installer of the equipment, Bristol Electronics, to help out. Kernan said he just wanted to make sure “we were operating the system correctly.” Now, with the cooperation of new pool manager Sabrina Butterfield and the pool’s lifeguards, who make sure the sheets are deployed properly every evening, suddenly the morning pool temperatures have risen from that marginal 70 degrees to a range between 74 and 78 degrees. “I don’t know that we did anything physically to the solar system itself,” Kernan said. “When I got here we brought the supplier of that thing, which was Bristol Electronics, and just reviewed the operation with them.” Carl described the results. “It’s definitely warmer, easier to get in (the water) in the morning,” she said, adding, “It’s easier to get up for practice. You don’t want to just lie in bed where it’s warm.” According to another Middlebury Swim Team (MST) veteran, 17-year-old Archie Milligan, the temperature change is more than just pleasant — it helps athletes’ performance. “Because it was so cold all of your muscles would not want to work,” Milligan said. “But now it’s a nice temperature, where we can work hard and make improvements.”

WATER PUMPING AND chemical injection system upgrades are some of the many improvements made to the Middlebury town pool over the last four years.

Independent photos/Trent Campbell

The other upgrades matter to MST swimmers, too. “All the things, the siding and the other stuff, make the pool seem more professional,” Milligan said. “It makes it seem more official, more professional, and overall a better experience, I think.” Longtime MST parent and team volunteer Jenn Staats said Middlebury’s pool is making a good impression. She recalled overhearing a conversation this summer at the scoring table when MST hosted the Burlington Tennis Club. “One of the moms sitting next to me said to another mother, ‘I always love coming to Middlebury. It’s such a nice pool. It’s so pleasant. We have such a fun time here,’” Staats said. “It was a really encouraging thing.” Staats traced the start of the series of im-

SWIMMERS HAVE BENEFITTED from substantial improvements to the Middlebury town pool over the last four years.

provements back to 2013 and to Middlebury This year, the town also decoupled the pool’s Parks and Recreation Director Terri Arnold. electrical system from the adjacent privately op“She has known what has been lacking, what erated Memorial Sports Center, to which it paid has been tatty, and not only how to fix it, but about $6,000 for 102 days of power in 2016. how to be persuasive with the town fathers and Kernan is confident that move will generate mothers as far as saying, this is an asset, we can savings. He added some of that $28,273 from do better,” Staats said. “She’s really making it a town capital fund will be returned in the form into something that is pride-provoking.” of an Efficiency Vermont rebate that will range FOUR YEARS OF UPGRADES up to $3,000 depending on final pool energy use According to Arnold, the first figures. step in upgrading the pool was fig“I’m expecting a very substan“It’s definitely uring out what was going wrong. tial savings, hopefully. Because “In early 2013, one of the first warmer, easier the Memorial Sports Center is such things I learned about the town to get in (the a big user there was a substantial pool is that it had been leaking over water) in the surcharge passed onto us for using 2 million gallons per summer seatheir power,” Kernan said. morning … It’s son,” Arnold said. “Basically we Meanwhile, Rotary Club volunwere replenishing one-seventh of easier to get teers painted the pool house’s new the pool each day, which means the up for practice. siding in June, and United Way loss of chemicals as well as water.” You don’t want Days of Caring volunteers are set The town paid New York firm to just lie in to paint its interior in September. Aquatic Development Group bed where it’s Roofing and windows are also $4,500 to find the leaks and perform new, as well as interior mats that an inspection that determined the warm.” barefoot swimmers walk on. — swimmer water loss was occurring between “Nobody wants to walk on icky Calista Carl the concrete ledge of the pool and mats,” Staats said. its stainless steel gutters. Some of the positive changes For another $5,575, Pool World tested pipes aren’t so obvious to pool users: Arnold said the for possible further leaks, checked valves to new chemical-injection system has led to better make sure they were still functional, and in- results in regular water-quality tests and a walkstalled a handicap lift. Bristol Electronics then way to the chemical storage shed was paved to installed the solar system for $7,544, for which make it safer. the town received a state incentive of about “There are things the public wouldn’t notice $4,200. at all,” she said. For another $28,273, Arnold said the town HAVING AN IMPACT? this year hired Allen Pool and Spas to install While it appears financial savings might pay a more efficient pump, an automatic chemical off the investments, at least over time, it’s not injection system that means pool employees clear whether the changes have boosted or will do not have to handle the chemicals, and nine affect pool attendance. But there is some evigrates to replace broken pool gutters. (See Pool, Page 15)

Addison Independent, Monday, August 7, 2017 — PAGE 15

TEMPERATURES IN THE Middlebury town pool have been warming recently due to more efficient operation of the solar heating system, which includes roof-mounted solar panels.

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MIDDLEBURY SWIM TEAM members gather for practice last week. The early morning practices have been much more pleasant since the solar water heating system has been improved. Independent photos/Trent Campbell

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(Continued from Page 14) dence they have, and officials are optimistic they will. For one thing, MST membership grew substantially this year, from around 40 in 2016 to more than 60 this summer — each swimmer buys a pool pass. Arnold said both a more harmonious leadership team and the pool upgrades are factors in a happy season for MST. “The summer swim team had its own issues internally. They had a hard time keeping their numbers up and getting that parental volunteer core they needed,” Arnold said. “This year we’ve had great improvements in the pool that are starting to manifest where people can start to notice it, and the swim team has had one of the most successful years they’ve had in about 10 years.” MST Coach Colleen Rueppel, in her second summer with the team, is confident the pool changes will help attract more visitors. “The appearance of the pool is a lot better than it was,” Rueppel said. “And I think the warmer temperatures of the water help attract more people to the pool.”

Especially after the cold and wet June depressed attendance, Arnold said town officials are concerned about pool attendance, which is a key to limiting the cost of pool operation to taxpayers. “The Parks and Rec committee met (Aug. 1), and the full committee is really committed to getting the revenue for the pool up and getting the word out about how nice the pool is to the community,” Arnold said. “That was a major topic. It’s a timely topic. Everybody is very invested in showing off our pool and increasing our ratio of revenue to expenditures.” Staats, at least, believes having an attractive pool is a goal worth pursuing because swimming is an “under-appreciated” sport and one that is vital for personal safety as well as a worthwhile lifetime activity — and also simply because the town should take good care of its property. “We host people. We want to be proud of our facility,” Staats said “It’s really encouraging to see how Terri is not only in agreement with that, but to take a lead in this, to say this is a real asset.”

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Shoreham’s Apple Fest seeks entries for it’s local photo contest SHOREHAM — Photos are now being accepted for Shoreham’s Apple Fest Photo contest. This year’s theme is “Your Addison County.” Any and all sights or scenes that capture the “real” Addison County are welcomed. An annual fundraiser for Shoreham’s Friends of the Platt Memorial Library, Apple Fest will be held this year on Sunday, Sept. 17 from 12-4 p.m. The event features music by Snake Mountain Bluegrass, a pulled pork sandwich lunch, a farmers’ market, an apple pie contest and children’s actvities. Judging for the photo contest will happen the week prior to Apple Fest. All submissions will

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ADULT ALL- RECOVERY Group Meeting for anyone over 18 who is struggling with addiction disorders. Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (54 Creek Rd). A great place to meet with your peers who are in recovery. Bring a friend in recovery. For info call 802-388-4249 or 802683-5569 or visit www.turningpointaddisonvt.org.

AL-ANON: FOR FAMILIES and friends affected by someone’s drinking. Members share experience, strength and hope to solve common problems. Newcomers welcome. Confidential. St. Stephen’s Church (use front side door and go to basement) in Middlebury, Sunday nights 7:15-8:15 pm.

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYM O U S M I D D L E B U RY MEETINGS SATURDAY: Discussion Meeting 9:0010:00 AM at the Middlebury United Methodist Church. Discussion Meeting 10:0011:00 AM. Beginners’ Meeting 6:30-7:30 PM. These two meetings are held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYM O U S M I D D L E B U RY MEETINGS THURSDAY: Big Book Meeting Noon-1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury. Speaker Meeting 7:30-8:30 PM at St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (On the Green).

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS VERGENNES MEETINGS: Sunday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00-8:00 PM. Friday, Discussion Meeting 8:00-9:00 PM. Both held at St. Paul’s Church, Park St. Tuesday, Discussion Meeting 7:00-8:00 PM, at the Congregational Church, Water St.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP - For families and friends of problem drinkers. Anonymous, confidential and free. At the Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury. 7:30-8:30 PM Friday evenings.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS BRANDON MEETINGS: Monday, Discussion Meeting 7:30-8:30 PM. Wednesday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00-8:00 PM. Friday, Big Book Step Meeting 7:008:00 PM. All held at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rte 7 South.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYM O U S M I D D L E B U RY MEETINGS FRIDAY: Discussion Meeting Noon-1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYM O U S M I D D L E B U RY MEETINGS MONDAY: As Bill Sees It Meeting Noon1:00 PM. Big Book Meeting 7:30-8:30 PM. Both held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYM O U S M I D D L E B U RY MEETINGS SUNDAY: 12 Step Meeting 9:00-10:00 AM held at the Middlebury United Methodist Church on N. Pleasant Street. Came to Believe Meeting 1:002:00 PM held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

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The Volunteer Center, a collaboration of Volunteers needed to be a part of our board for Addison County RSVP and the Readers (ACR). Responsibilities include attending monthly United Way of meetings and supporting the implementation of the all-volunteer Addison County, program. The primary focus of ACR is its sponsorship of Dolly posts dozens of Parton’s Imagination Library, a program that mails free volunteer opportunities monthly books to the homes of over 1,100 children in Addison on the Web.Go to County 0-5 years of age. Additional duties required are

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advocacy of the program, recruitment of children in Addison County, fundraising, and publicity. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity or would like more information about it please call 802-388-7189 or visit the United Way of Addison County Volunteer Site at http://unitedwayaddisoncounty.galaxydigital.com/

L o c a l age n c ie s c a n p o s t t h e i r v o l u n te e r ne e d s w i t h Th e Vo l u n te e r C e n te r by c a l l i ng RSV P at 388-7044.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYM O U S M I D D L E B U RY MEETINGS TUESDAYS: 12 Step Meetings; Noon-1:00 PM. AND 7:30-8:30 PM. Both held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYM O U S M I D D L E B U RY MEETINGS WEDNESDAY: Big Book Meeting 7:15-8:15 AM is held at the Middlebury United Methodist Church on N. Pleasant Street. Discussion Meeting Noon-1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

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

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Volunteers needed to help Addison County Readers recruit preschool-aged children (ages 0-5 years) for the Dolly vol spotlightParton’s Imagination Library program. Participants receive a free book mailed to their home each month. The books are engaging, age-appropriate and are the www.unitedwayaddison children’s to keep and return to again and again. If you county.org/ are interested in this volunteer opportunity or would like VolunteerDonate more information about it please call 802-388-7189 or visit the United Way of Addison County Volunteer Site at and click on http://unitedwayaddisoncounty.galaxydigital.com/ VOLUNTEER NOW!

L o c a l age n c ie s c a n p o s t t h e i r v o l u n te e r ne e d s w i t h Th e Vo l u n te e r C e n te r by c a l l i n g RSV P at 388-7044.

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

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

MAKING RECOVERY EASIER (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.

NA (JUST IN TIME) Wednesdays, 9 am, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

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NA MEETINGS MIDDLEBURY: Fridays, 7:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

NEW SUPPORT GROUP Grief Anonymous Meeting every Thursday @ 6:30 pm at Grace Baptist Church 52 Merchants Row, Middelbury, Vt. First Meeting Thursday, December 1st, 2016

PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP meets on the last Thursday of every month from 10 am to 11:30 am. We meet at The Residence at Otter Creek in Middlebury. For info call APDA at 888763-3366 or parkinsoninfo@ uvmhealth.org.

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

WOMEN OF AA Mondays, 5:30 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

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NA MEETINGS MIDDLEBURY: Sundays, 3:00 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

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( O A ) O V E R E AT E R S ANONYMOUS Saturday’s at 1:00pm. Located at Lawrence Memorial Library, 40 North St. in Bristol, VT.

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OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) step meeting. Tuesdays, 3 pm, held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

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AGENT ASSISTANT – IPJ Real Estate, a fast-paced, leading real estate firm in Middlebury, VT is seeking a professional and courteous employee to assist our top-producing real estate agents in day-today activities. Applicant must have a friendly and helpful attitude, be organized, resourceful and highly detail-oriented. Must also be proficient on Mac and PC and be able to honor the confidential details of real estate transactions. A reliable and clean vehicle and professional dress is also required. We will consider applicants with or without industry experience as we are willing to train the right candidate. This is a supportive role. Compensation based on experience and necessary training. Must be willing to take classes (Montpelier) and obtain a Vermont real estate license. Applications will be considered until September 1, 2017. Start day is flexible, but we’d prefer to have someone in place by October 1, 2017. MARKETING COORDINATOR – IPJ Real Estate is seeking a motivated individual to handle all aspects of our marketing efforts. Applicant must be resourceful and organized, have a very good telephone manner, be creative and be proficient on a computer. Must have knowledge of Microsoft Publisher, Word and Excel as well as InDesign, Photoshop, Facebook and Instagram. This is a 20-25 hour/week position with competitive compensation. Hours or days worked are flexible. Applications will be considered until August 21, 2017. Start day is flexible, but we’d prefer to have someone in place in early September. Please submit a cover letter, your resumé & references, as well as compensation requirements to Amey@middvermontrealestate.com.

Services C&I DRYWALL. Hanging, taping, skim coat plastering. Also tile. Call Joe 802-2345545 or Justin 802-2342190.

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

PARTY RENTALS; CHINA, flatware, glassware, linens. Delivery available. 802-3884831.

The Garage Sale Order Form can be found on Page 24.

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Seeks To Fill The Following Positions:

MACHINERY OPERATOR for skilled mill positions due to employee retirement. Must be in good physical condition with good math skills, very reliable, have a strong safety awareness and work well with others. An ambition to learn and tolerance of heat and cold are important. The most challenging jobs such as sawing and grading take years to learn well and pay well for the skilled work. Mill work has a production bonus.

MAINTENANCE person to work on machinery in our mill, lumber sorters, planers and lumber drying kilns. There is a wide variety of work to do and many things to learn, particularly as machinery becomes more computerized. You must have maintenance or mechanical experience, have a strong commitment to safety and be interested in learning new skills. You must be physically fit and able to both lift and push/pull 50 pounds regularly throughout the day. Monday to Friday, about 50 hours per week. Call 802-453-4884 or visit The A. Johnson Co., 995 S 116 Rd, Bristol VT 05443 for an application.

GIANT HONKIN’ MOVING SALE Saturday, August 12th, at 382 Hewitt Road, Bristol. 8am to 4pm. Furniture, rugs, art, lighting, decor and tableware. Craft supplies, and hand tools. Plumbing and electrical parts. Vintage house parts. Screw gun and Paslode framing gun. Laptop and other electronics. Picnic table and outdoor screened room, 12x12. Lots of vintage apple crates. Gardening supplies. It all HAS to go, so we can go.

MOVING SALE-SATURDAY, August,12. 9am-3pm. 452 Leland Road, Salisbury, VT. Selling furniture, stools, storage bench, glider, desk, filing cabinet, jr. golf clubs, skates and more odds and ends.

Opportunities STOREFRONT LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. In the heart of downtown Middlebury. Approved for seating for 24. Plenty of parking, lots of possibilities. Available September 1. Text only to 802-373-6456.

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ACCT, AN AFFORDABLE housing provider based in Vergennes, is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to assist residents with their housing needs and engage with community partners to identify resources and promote collaboration. This is an AmeriCorps position, 20hrs/wk, flexible schedule. www.addisontrust.org/ americorps. EOE.

AFTERNOON MILKER WANTED on an organic dairy farm in Cornwall. Experience preferred but willing to train the right person. Must be reliable and timely. 603-359-6504 or butterwickfarm@standardmilk.com.

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ADDISON COUNTY HOME Health and Hospice, is seeking the right candidate to fill the role of VP of Clinical Services. This is a Senior Management position responsible for overseeing the management of clinical service of both Home Care and Hospice.

This position requires an RN Degree; BSN or Masters preferred, five+ years Home Care and Hospice experience, three years management or supervisory experience, excellent communication and organizational skills a must. A VT RN License is required. To apply, please email or send resume to

Kristen Smith, P.O. Box 754 Middlebury, VT 05753 or hr@achhh.org.

BRIDGE SCHOOL IS accepting applications for an upper elementary maternity leave replacement teacher for November 2017 through June 2018. Bridge is an independent school in Middlebury. 802-388-3498. www. bridgeschoolvermont.org.

TOWN OF FERRISBURGH Alternate/Assistant Zoning Administrator

The Town of Ferrisburgh has an immediate 2x5 opening for a part-time (20 hours per week)

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Full-time Delivery Driver CDL-Clean Record Apply in person: 2107 James Road • Weybridge, VT 802.545.2119

Material Handler Green Mountain Beverage, located in Middlebury, VT and maker of Woodchuck Hard Cider has an opening for an experienced Material Handler in our Brandon warehouse. Put your forklift experience and strong organizational skills to work! This position will unload and receive pallets of product coming from Middlebury, will organize and store appropriately, and will load waiting trucks for shipments. The Material Handler will also coordinate space for inventory management, and will perform warehouse maintenance and cleaning. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, strong communication skills, a mechanical aptitude, computer skills and the ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. Forklift experience and experience in a manufacturing environment are required. Forklift certification is preferred. Candidate will need to be a team player with exceptional multitasking skills. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Green Mountain Beverage provides a strong total compensation package, including incentive plan, insurance coverages, 401(k) plan and paid time off. EOE Please email cover letter and resume to jobs@gmbeverage.com with MH0817 in the subject line to apply for this position.

processing permit applications, enforcement duties related to implementation of the Town’s Zoning and Subdivision regulations and serves as support staff in preparing for meetings of the Planning Commission and Zoning Board. Must be a good team player with the ability to work well with the public and all town boards; ability to communicate effectively with applicants and able to multitask. Knowledge or experience with land use planning or enforcement preferred but not required.

A job description can be viewed at www.ferrisburghvt.org. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to ferrisburghselectboard@comcast.net or to Ferrisburgh Selectboard, 3279 US Route 7, Ferrisburgh, VT 05456 EOE

Packaging Line Operator Green Mountain Beverage located in Middlebury, VT, maker of Woodchuck Hard Cider, is seeking a full-time Packaging Line Operator to assist our production team with product packaging. Come join our team! Responsibilities include operating automated packaging machinery safely and efficiently, ensuring the quality of packages produced, loading machines with raw materials as needed (boxes, labels, glue, etc.). Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication skills, reading skills, the ability to work on your feet most of the day, to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis and a reliable team player with a positive attitude. Experience in a food or beverage environment a plus, Mechanical aptitude a plus. Green Mountain Beverage provides a strong total compensation package, incentive plan, insurance coverages, 401(k) plan and paid time off. EOE Please email cover letter and resume to jobs@gmbeverage.com with PL0817 in the subject line to apply for this position.

Help Wanted AMERICAN FLATBREAD IN Middlebury is hiring. Sick of being a cog in the wheel? Employees are more than just “warm bodies” to uswe want you to like your job as well as your peers. This is a fun kitchen with a multigenerational staff and a focus on good food. We thrive on cross-training between all positions. No previous kitchen experience required for the right person. Must be motivated, highly responsible with a positive attitude. Nights/weekends required. We foster a supportive work environment, prize open communication and take care of our employees. Pick up an application or email middlebury@americanflatbread.com. EOE.

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

CARPENTERS-FRAME AND FINISH Tired of short work weeks, no overtime and layoffs? Then join our company today. Jobsites in the Burlington and Middlebury areas. 45+ hours/ week, secure employment, opportunity to advance. Call Sweeney and Belisle at 802644-5695 or 802-355-0836.

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Casella Construction, headquartered in Mendon, Vermont, is looking for skilled equipment operators and skilled laborers to join our team. Skilled equipment operator applicants should have experience operating equipment safely and efficiently. Skilled laborer applicants should be hardworking, self-motivated individuals who have the ability to work in a fastpaced environment while maintaining a focus on safety. Both positions require the ability to administer safe work practices, complete daily paperwork, and communicate effectively with all Casella personnel. We offer competitive wages, health care, dental, 401k, paid vacations and holidays. Please submit your contact information by email to jobs@casellainc.com, calling (802) 773-0052, or stopping at our main office in Mendon, Vermont.

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CLASSIFIEDS Help Wanted EASTVIEW AT MIDDLEBURY seeks enthusiastic and experienced caregivers to provide hands-on care in our dynamic retirement community. Email resume to acoyle@eastviewmiddlebury.com or call 802-9897507.

Help Wanted IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR Director of Property Management (DPM) in support of Addison County Community Trust’s (ACCT’s) mission of providing affordable housing. The DPM oversees all aspects of property management for 240 affordable

Receptionist Our busy pediatric office is looking for a reliable part-time receptionist to join our team. Must have excellent phone & customer service skills and must be able to multi-task cheerfully. Hours are Monday & Wednesday evenings 4:30 - 7 and Thursday & Friday 8-5. Occasional weekends required.

Please send resume and 3 references to:

Rainbow Pediatrics

Attn: Lisa Ryan 44 Collins Drive, Suite 202 Middlebury, VT 05753 OR Email them to: lisaryan@sover.net

At Big Barn Furniture, employees are treated with respect, helped to succeed through support & training, and encouraged to grow personally and professionally. Come realize your potential. Your future is here!

NOW HIRING!

Guest Service Associate /Frontline - Support Sales Team by providing top quality face-to-face customer care, accurately record customer payments, review and confirm accuracy on customer orders, use basic problem solving and customer service skills in dealing directly with customers to resolve any issues. Must be flexible. Weekends are a must.

Help Wanted apartments at 12 properties and 340 mobile home lots in nine parks. The DPM is responsible for supervising staff, managing performance, and developing policy and strategy related to leasing and occupancy, maintenance, fair housing, capital planning, ect. At least seven years of proven supervisory and property management experience required; federally assisted housing program compliance preferred. Respond with resume and cover letter to jobs@addisontrust.org. Position open until filled. EEO.

MARY’S AT BALDWIN CREEK is hiring waiter-waitress for full and/or part-time position (employee choice). Come join team committed to service excellence and outstanding farm-to-table cuisine. Experience preferred, but will train enthusiastic foodie. Great position for second job. Send resume to info@innatbaldwincreek. com or call 453-2432 for interview.

PART TIME HELP needed for around the house and farm. Weekdays preferable. 760-807-6187.

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

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TOWN HALL THEATER seeks a technical director with experience in theater technology, especially theatrical lighting. Full-time position, but flexibility is key. Hours change from week to week depending on the events in the theater that week. Experience in all aspects of theater tech (set construction, sound, lighting) is a plus. Town Hall Theater is a busy performing arts center in a historic 232-seat state-of-the-art theater in Middlebury, Vermont. Competitive salary, paid vacation and IRA. Send cover letter and resume to office@townhalltheater.org.

ANTIQUE DOUBLE BARREL ACME Arms Co. 12 gauge. Beautiful vintage firearm. $185. 802-989-5803.

2 BEDROOM, FIRST FLOOR apartment with full private basement. W/D hookups. Located in Middlebury, close to town on Court St. Off street parking, lawn care and snow plowing included. $1,100 per month plus utilities. No smoking or pets. 802-352-6678.

BRIDPORT 1 BEDROOM, 4 room apartment with porch/ lawn. Washer/dryer, heat/hot water included. No smoking, no pets. References and credit check. $800/mo. plus security deposit. For more info, Charlie 802-758-2218.

TOWN HALL THEATER, an exciting non-profit performing arts center with a closeknit staff seeks a custodian to become a core member of our team. The custodian’s duties include routine cleaning and maintenance, ordering and stocking supplies, repairs, paint touch ups, and theater seating setup. Consistent, flexible hours. Approximately 20 per week. Seeking a self-starter willing to tackle a variety of projects. Competitive salary and IRA. Send letter of interest and resume to: office@ townhalltheater.org or mail to: P.O. Box 128, Middlebury, VT 05753.

WHISTLEPIG CURRENTLY HIRING FOR full time bottler. Eye for detail and accuracy. Flexible duties and hours Monday-Friday. Be able to stand on feet for 8 hours a day with unassisted lifting of 25 pounds. Please send resume and 3 professional references to info@whistlepigrye.com.

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

SAILBOATS 16’ PROA $600. 18’ Outrigger $800. 12’ PUNT $800. WW1- 60% replica, Fighter plane $800. 1800’s one-horse Shay, needs restoration $500. 10’ Runabout $600. 802-7589276.

SIMMONS BEAUTY REST mattress and box spring. Used less than 1 year. Perfect condition. Paid $3,500 new. Sell for $800 obo. Call 897-2630, ask for Maureen.

Vacation Rentals ADDISON: LAKE CHAMPLAIN waterfront camp. Beautiful views, gorgeous sunsets, private beach, dock, rowboat and canoe included. $600 weekly, or call for weekends. 802-3494212, no texts.

For Rent 1 BEDROOM, SECOND STORY apartment with small office (not a bedroom). 85 Court Street, Middlebury. Available August 1. Non-pet, non-smoking. $800/mo. plus utilities. Credit references and deposit required. Snow plowing and lawn maintenance included. 802-3526678.

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

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Furniture Delivery Driver/Installer - Must have good customer service skills. Travel to residential and commercial clients to deliver, install, measure and repair furniture. Ability to meet scheduled delivery times. Must be comfortable handling small tools for assembly, have a current and valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a background check. Must be able to lift a minimum of 100lbs. Applications available at the store or send or drop off your resume with references to: belinda@bigbarnhomecenter.com 16 New Haven Rd Vergennes, VT 05491-1336 EOE

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ADDISON - 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH mobile home with garage on 22A. $1350 a month. Deposit, first month, last month and references required. Call 802-482-3765, afternoons please.

BRANDON: TWO BEDROOM duplex in the village. Three level living. Washer, dryer, deck, yard. $1,150 includes heat. batesproperties@yahoo.com.

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BRISTOL LARGE ONE bedroom. One bath. In excellent condition. Efficient gas heat with new windows, high ceilings and wood floors. Wifi, water and sewer included. No pets or smoking. $745 per month. 802-635-9716.

CORNWALL: COZY ONE bedroom apartment. 15 minutes to college. $775 includes all. batesproperties@yahoo.com.

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OPENING SUMMER/FALL 2017 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 Contact: Alice Quesnel 802-349-9901 battellllc@gmail.com www.BattellBlock.com

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DRY, WINTER/SUMMER STORAGE SPACE in Addison. Available storage space in my barn for summer/winter storage. The barn is structurally sound and weathertight 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.

LAKE DUNMORE: COZY, winterized, two bedroom cottages available September or October to June 2018. Fully equipped kitchens, bathrooms with showers, comfortable furnishings. Wifi, satellite TV, plowing, trash collection, recycling included. Other cottages available now until late October. Ten minutes to Middlebury or Brandon. References required. 802-352-4236 or karen@northcovecottages. com.

MIDDLEBURY-RTE 7 efficiency apartment. Heat, water and trash removal included. No pets. No smoking. $650/month. Available September 1. 802-388-1917.

FOR RENT PRIME RETAIL space. 1,303 square feet. Location, location. Front door parking. Good visibility. Call Eric at 388-6054.

FULLY EQUIPPED STUDIO apartment. Rent $1,200 includes everything. Available August 20. 802-385-1902.

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. Available Sept. 1. Real Net Management Inc. 802-388-4994.

MIDDLEBURY, 1 BEDROOM sunny ground level apartment within walking distance of downtown Middlebury. Off street parking. No smoking. No pets. $850. Tenant pays electricity. Lease and one month’s security deposit required plus first month’s rent. Call George: 802-388-9999.

SUGARWOOD APARTMENTS is currently accepting applications for 2, 3 and 4 BR apartments in Middlebury. All income/ assets must be verified to determine monthly rent, but tenants only pay 30% of their income toward rent. NP/NS. W/D hook-ups. Call 802-247-0165 or visit our website www.summitpmg. com. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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

MIDDLEBURY, 1,600 SQ FT office space. Court St., central location, parking. Can be subdivided. Real-Net Management Inc. 802-3884994.

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ADDISON NORTHWEST SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL NOTICE OF IDENTIFICATION The Addison Northwest School District has a duty to provide a free and appropriate public education to all qualified handicapped persons who, because of a handicap, require special education and/or related aids/services. The Addison Northwest School District is seeking to identify and locate every handicapped child residing within their jurisdiction who is not receiving a public education. If you know of any person who may be a qualified handicapped person, and is not receiving a public education, please write or call your building principal (Local Section 504/ADA Coordinator), or the Director of Instructional Support Services, (District Section 504/ADA Coordinator), 11 Main St, Suite B100, Vergennes, VT 05491 (802) 877-3332. 8/7, 8/10

ADDISON NORTHWEST SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS OF PARENTS AND ELIGIBLE STUDENTS CONCERNING EDUCATIONAL RECORDS- CHILD FIND NOTICE

The Addison Northwest School District (ANWSD) wishes to inform interested parties that all people with disabilities from birth through the age of 21, who are in need of special education and related services, need to be identified, located and evaluated. Also, any person between the ages of 3 and 21, who resides in one of the member districts and is in need of special education and related services, is entitled to a free and appropriate public education. Eligible students who reside in other towns but attend approved independent schools within ANWSD districts may receive services at the discretion of the school district in which the independent school is located. Therefore, any person who has information about disabled people, who fit these descriptions, should contact the school district in which the person resides or attends school. In accordance with the policies of the ANWSD and with 34 CFR Part 99, which is the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act of 1974, this public notice informs all parents within their jurisdictions about how information is cared for when it is collected during the identification, location, and evaluation of all people with disabilities. • Each school possessing personally identifiable information will protect it. • Personally identifiable information is kept on people eligible, referred, or considered for special education services. • Parents have the right to know what types of information have been designated as directory information. “Directory information” means information contained in an education record of a student which would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy, if disclosed; it is the student’s name (unless the parent requests otherwise), address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height, membership in athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and the most recent previous school attended. • Parents have the right to know the types and locations of educational records kept by the school and the titles and addresses of officials responsible for the records. • A list of the names and positions of employees within the school district who have access to personally identifiable information shall be available for public inspection. • If anyone other than an authorized employee of the ANWSD looks at the educational record of a child, that person shall so indicate by signing his/her name, date and purpose for which (s)he entered the record on a form which shall become part of the educational record. • Parental permission will be obtained prior to disclosing confidential information to anyone who is not an authorized employee of the school district. • Information relevant to a child’s specific disability (example: medical information, intelligence test results, social or developmental history, comprehensive evaluation report and the individualized educational program) will be part of the educational record. • Personally identifiable information will be gathered from screenings, qualified diagnostic centers and other sources, as deemed necessary, to complete a comprehensive evaluation. • Parents or an eligible student will be able to access personally identifiable information and inspect and review their educational record(s) no later than 45 days after the request is made. • Parents have the right to a response to reasonable requests for explanations and interpretations of the educational records. • Parents may obtain a copy of the educational record without a fee for copying, if a fee will be a financial burden and/or will prevent them from obtaining the records. • Parents have the right to request the educational record be amended. The school district will decide whether to amend the records within a reasonable time of the request. If the district decides to refuse to amend the record, it shall inform the parent of its decision and advise the parent of the right to a hearing. If, as a result of the hearing, it is found that the educational records must be amended, the school district will amend the records and inform the parent in writing. If as a result of the hearing, it is found that the disputed information is not inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the privacy rights of a child, the school district will inform the parent of his/her right to place in the educational record a written statement commenting on the information or stating any reasons for disagreeing with the results of the hearing. This written statement will become part of the educational record and will always be included whenever contents of the educational records are properly viewed or requested. • Parents have the right to a hearing to challenge the educational record of their child. • Parents will be notified prior to the school district’s destruction of personally identifiable information about their child. •The parent has the authority to inspect and review records relating to his/her child unless the school district has been advised that the parent does not have the authority under applicable State Law governing matters such as guardianship, separation and divorce. • Parents have the right to file a complaint with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the school district to comply with this policy. Note: if there are parents within the school districts who should have this information interpreted or written in other languages, please notify the school district. The District’s detailed policy and procedures describing and implementing legal and policy requirements concerning educational records is available upon request from Superintendent of Schools, 11 Main St, Suite B100, Vergennes, VT 05491.Telephone 802-877-3332. 8/7, 8/10

Public Notices can be found on Pages 25, 26 & 27 STATE OF VERMONT RUTLAND UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION

VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 242-5-15 RDCV

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS TRUSTEE FOR NATIONSTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2007-C v. SANDRA A. GALICKI, FLOYD L. GALICKI AND HOUSATONIC TEACHERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION OCCUPANTS OF 25 PEARL STREET, BRANDON, VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered October 21, 2016, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Sandra A. Galicki and Floyd L. Galicki to Nationstar Mortgage LLC D/B/A Champion Mortgage, dated April 2, 2007 and recorded in Book 188 Page 307 of the land records of the Town of Brandon, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Nationstar Mortgage LLC D/B/A Champion Mortgage to The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee for Nationstar Home Equity Loan Trust 2007-C dated December 1, 2014 and recorded in Book 225 Page 320 of the land records of the Town of Brandon for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 25 Pearl Street, Brandon, Vermont on August 30, 2017 at 10:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: A CERTAIN PIECE OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF BRANDON, IN THE COUNTY OF RUTLAND, STATE OF VERMONT, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, VIZ: BEING ALL THE SAME LAND AND PREMISES CONVEYED TO WILLIAM BARRETT AND MARSHA BARRETT, HUSBAND AND WIFE, BY WARRANTY DEED OF CONSTANCE KENNA, WIDOW, DATED OCTOBER 3, 1977, FILED IN THE BRANDON TOWN LAND RECORDS, OCTOBER 3, 1977, AT BOOK 83 AT PAGE 510 . REFERENCE IS MADE TO THE QUITCLAIM DEEDS TO ESTABLISH A COMMON BOUNDARY LINE FROM ROBERT J. MALINOWSKI AND LAURA MALINOWSKI, TO WILLIAM BARRETT AND MARSHA BARRETT DATED APRIL 14, 1987 WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 95 AT PAGE 208 AND FROM WILLIAM BARRETT AND MARSHA BARRETT TO ROBERT J. MALINOWSKI AND LAURA MALINOWSKI DATED APRIL 15, 1987, WHICH IS RECORDED IN BOOK 95 AT PAGE 206 IN THE TOWN OF BRANDON LAND RECORDS. LOCATED ON THE WESTERLY SIDE OF PEARL STREET IN BRANDON VILLAGE AND CONTAINING THREE ACRES OF LAND, BE THE SAME MORE OR LESS, AND BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS: NORTHERLY AND WESTERLY BY LANDS OF DR. GEORGE T. NORTON; EASTERLY AND SOUTHEASTERLY BY PEARL STREET; SOUTHERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY BY LAND OF THE RUTLAND RAILROAD. THERE IS EXPRESSLY EXCEPTED AND EXCLUDED FROM THE OPERATION OF THIS CONVEYANCE THOSE CERTAIN LANDS AND PREMISES THAT WERE CONVEYED BY THE GRANTOR HEREIN AND HER LATE HUSBAND TO EDWARD AND MERRY HANDY BY DEED DATED 11 APRIL 1975, RECORDED IN THE BRANDON LAND RECORDS, BOOK 82, PAGE 376, AND THEREIN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WESTERLY SIDE OF PEARL STREET IN THE TOWN OF BRANDON, THE SAME POINT BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LANDS AND PREMISES NOW OR FORMERLY OWNED BY THE RUTLAND RAILROAD AND BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LANDS AND PREMISES BEING CONVEYED; THENCE RUNNING IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION 200 FEET, MORE OR LESS, ALONG THE WESTERLY SIDE OF PEARL STREET TO A MAPLE TREE, SAID MAPLE TREE BEING ON THE EDGE OF A DRIVEWAY; THENCE TURNING AT APPROXIMATE RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION 175 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE TURNING AT APPROXIMATE RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION 200 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OWNED BY THE RUTLAND RAILROAD; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF THE RAILROAD TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. AND BY QUITCLAIM DEED OF ROBERT J. MALINOWSKI AND LAURA MALINOWSKI DATED APRIL 14, 1987 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; VIZ: THE HEREIN QUITCLAIM PREMISES ARE A PORTION OF THOSE LANDS AND PREMISES DESCRIBED IN A WARRANTY DEED FROM TERRANCE W. HUGHES AND GAYLA S . HUGHES TO THE HEREIN GRANTORS, SAID DEED BEING DATED OCTOBER 30, 1986, AND RECORDED IN THE BRANDON LAND RECORDS IN BOOK 93 AT PAGE 548 . REFERENCE IS ALSO MADE TO A WARRANTY DEED FROM CONSTANCE KENNA TO WILLIAM BARRETT AND MARSHA BARRETT, WHICH DEED IS DATED OCTOBER 3, 1977 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 83, PAGE 510 OF THE BRANDON LAND RECORDS. THE PRESENT DEED IS GIVEN PURSUANT TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HEREIN GRANTORS AND THE HEREIN GRANTEES AND IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE TWO (2) DEEDS REFERRED TO ABOVE AS WELL AS ANY INTERVENING DEEDS IN OUR CHAIN OF TITLE. THE COMMON BOUNDARY BETWEEN THE LANDS AND PREMISES OF THE HEREIN GRANTORS IS AGREED TO BE AS DESCRIBED BELOW, AND THE HEREIN QUITCLAIMED PREMISES CONSISTS OF ALL THE PROPERTY LYING GENERALLY TO THE NORTHWEST, NORTH AND NORTHEAST OF SAID LINE. PROPERTY BEARING IN THIS DESCRIPTION ARE REFERRED TO THE TRUE (ASTRONOMIC) MERIDIAN BASED ON SOLAR OBSERVATION. REFERENCE IS MADE TO A SURVEY PLAT BY TIMORTHY R. HECEI, ‘’LANDS ADJACENT TO PEARL STREET’’, BRANDON TOWNSHIP RUTLAND COUNTY VERMONT’’, WHICH SURVEY PLAT IS TO BE RECORDED IN THE BRANDON LAND RECORDS. BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LANDS OWNED BY ROBERT AND LAURA MALINOWSKI, A 5/8’” IRON REBAR WITH A PLASTIC YELLOW CAP STAMPED “JESS STANLEY LS 549”, FOUND AS A PROPERTY CORNER. THENCE NORTH 19 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST, 111.21 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH BY 48 INCHES IRON REBAR WITH AN ALUMINIUM CAP STAMPED ‘’T .R . HECEI L.S. 578’’ SET FOR A PROPERTY CORNER. THENCE NORTH 36 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 34 SECONDS EAST, 64.06 FEET TO THE CENTER OF A 24 INCH RED PINE AGREED TO AS A PROPERTY CORNER. THENCE SOUTH 74 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST, 129.30 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH IRON REBAR WITH A PLASTIC YELLOW CAP STAMPED ‘’JESS STANLEY LS 549’’, FOUND AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID MALINOWSKI LAND. TAX ID# 0068-0025 Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description. Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale. DATED: July 6, 2017 By: /S/Rachel K. Jones, Esq. Rachel K. Jones, Esq., Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032

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TOWN OF SALISBURY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Town of Salisbury received a Planning Grant from the State of Vermont under the Vermont Community Development Program. A public hearing will be held at the Salisbury Town Office, 25 Schoolhouse Road, on August 22nd, 2017 at 6:30 pm to obtain the views of citizens on community development; to furnish information concerning the range of community development activities that have been undertaken under this program; and to give affected citizens the opportunity to examine a statement of the use of these funds. The VCDP funds received have been used to accomplish the following activities: Completion of a rehabilitation feasibility analysis for the Salisbury Town Hall to expand its usage as a Community Center. Work products included a structural report, well shield radius study, floorplans, building elevations, site plan, historic and archeological resource assessment, accessibility (ADA) analysis, cost estimates, financing plan, and development schedule. Information on this project is available at the Salisbury Town Office and may be viewed during the hours of 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Tuesdays or 11:00 am to 6:00 pm on Thursdays. Should you require any special accommodations, please contact Susan Scott at 1-802-352-4228 to ensure appropriate accommodations are made. For the hearing impaired please call (TTY) # 1-800-253-0191. Legislative Body for the Town of Salisbury 8/7

MIDDLEBURY SELECTBOARD TO DISCUSS VERMONT LEAGUE OF CITIES & TOWNS’ LEGISLATIVE POLICY Middlebury Town Offices 77 Main Street Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Starting at 7:10 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, the Middlebury Selectboard will discuss development of the Vermont League of Cities & Town’s 2018 Legislative Policy with VLCT Municipal Policy Advocate Gwynn Zakov. The League’s 2018 Legislative Policy will be adopted by member municipalities at the VLCT Annual Meeting in early October 2017. The League’s Legislative Policy for 2017 is available on the Vermont League of Cities & Towns website, vlct.org/resource/ municipal-policy.

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PATRICIA A HANNAFORD CAREER CENTER SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AGENDA

WED., AUG. 9, 2017 5:00 P.M. A208 1.Call to Order ACTION AGENDA 2.Approve Retro-Fitting Burners Bid for Main Campus 3.Approve Hiring a Literacy Coach 4.Adjournment 8/7

ADDISON NORTHWEST SCHOOL DISTRICT Model Notification of Rights under FERPA for Elementary and Secondary Schools

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. These rights are: (1) The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the School receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the School principal [or appropriate school official] a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The School official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. (2) The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA. Parents or eligible students who wish to ask the School to amend a record should write the School principal [or appropriate school official], clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it should be changed. If the School decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the School will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing. (3) The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the School as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the School has contracted as its agent to provide a service instead of using its own employees or officials (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. [Optional] Upon request, the School discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. [NOTE: FERPA requires a school district to make a reasonable attempt to notify the parent or student of the records request unless it states in its annual notification that it intends to forward records on request.] (4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the School District to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA are: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-5920 [NOTE: In addition, a school may want to include its directory information public notice, as required by § 99.37 of the regulations, with its annual notification of rights under FERPA.] 8/7, 8/10

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ADDISON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW OF GOSHEN TOWN PLAN

The Addison County Regional Planning Commission (ACRPC) and Goshen Planning Commission will hold a joint public hearing on August 21st, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Goshen Town Hall office to review the Goshen Town Plan, which was recently adopted by the Selectboard. The Town of Goshen has requested that ACRPC grant regional approval of their Town Plan pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4350(b). The purpose of the review is to determine whether the Goshen Town Plan: (1) is consistent with the goals established in 24 V.S.A. § 4302; (2) is compatible with its regional plan; (3) is compatible with approved plans of other municipalities in the region; and (4) contains all the elements included in 24 V.S.A. §4382. The Goshen Town Plan encompasses the entire Town of Goshen. Copies of the Goshen Town Plan can be viewed at the Goshen Town office at 50 Carlisle Hill Road in Goshen and at ACRPC’s Office at 14 Seminary Street, Middlebury. Adam Lougee, Executive Director Addison County Regional Planning Commission 388-3141 8/7

ADDISON NORTHWEST SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS

The following schedule of the Board of School Directors’ meetings is announced for the month of August, 2017. Thursday, August 10 5:00 PM Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting At Vergennes Union Elementary School 6:00 PM Negotiations Subcommittee & Support Staff Association Meeting At Vergennes Union Elementary School Library Monday, August 14 6:00 PM ANWSD Board Regular Meeting At Vergennes Union High School Library Tuesday, August 15 8:00 AM Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting At ANWSD Office Wednesday, August 16 5:00 PM Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting At Vergennes Union Elementary School 6:00 PM Negotiations Subcommittee & Support Staff Association Meeting At Vergennes Union Elementary School Library Thursday, August 17 4:00 PM Finance Subcommittee Meeting At ANWSD Office 6:00 PM Community Engagement Committee Meeting At Bixby Library Friday, August 18 7:30 AM Facilities Subcommittee Meeting At ANWSD Office 8/7

TOWN OF FERRISBURGH NOTICE OF TERMS OF PROPOSED REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCE PURSUANT TO 24 V.S.A. §1061(A)(1)

The Town of Ferrisburgh hereby provides notice of the terms of a proposed conveyance of real estate owned by the Town of Ferrisburgh pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §1061(a)(1). The terms of the conveyance are set forth in a Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between the Town of Ferrisburgh, as Seller, and Andrew Peterson dba Peterson Quality Malt, as Purchaser, dated August 1, 2017, a copy of which is posted and available for review at the Ferrisburgh Town Offices located at 3279 Route 7, Ferrisburgh, Vermont. The terms of the Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement include the following: Description of Property: 34.91± acres of undeveloped land described as Areas 1, 2, 3 and 4B depicted on a survey plat entitled “Property Plan Showing Proposed Conveyance from State of Vermont to Town of Ferrisburgh Located in Ferrisburgh, Vermont” prepared by David H. Hudson, RLS, dated March 25, 2008, and described in the Quitclaim Deed from the State of Vermont to the Town of Ferrisburgh dated August 19, 2008, and recorded in the Ferrisburgh Land Records in Book 128 at Pages 388-390, and located near the intersection of Routes 22A and 7 in Ferrisburgh, Vermont. Also included is a permanent easement for ingress and egress over so-called Park Lane, to be used in common with the users of Area 4A, a State of Vermont “Park and Ride”. Purchase Price: $337,500.00. Closing Conditions: The sale of the property is subject to numerous closing conditions, which include financing, permits, access to utilities, marketable title, environmental considerations and, if requested by petition, voter approval, among others. Other specific terms of the conveyance can be obtained by reviewing a copy of the Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement at the Town Office, or by contacting the Ferrisburgh Town Clerk at 802-877-3429. Notice is hereby provided, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §1061(a)(2) that: If a petition signed by five percent of the legal voters of the municipality objecting to the proposed conveyance is presented to the municipal clerk within 30 days of the date of posting and publication of the notice required by subdivision 1 of this subsection, the legislative body shall cause the question of whether the municipality shall convey the real estate to be considered at a special or annual meeting called for that purpose. After the meeting, the real estate may be conveyed unless a majority of the voters of the municipality present and voting vote to disapprove of the conveyance. Notice is also hereby provided that unless a petition is filed in accordance with 24 V.S.A. §1061(a)(2) as stated above, the Ferrisburgh Selectboard will be authorized to proceed with the conveyance on the terms set forth in the Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement. Respectfully submitted. FERRISBURGH SELECTBOARD BY: Loretta Lawrence, Chair Michael Muir, Vice-Chair James Benoit Steve Gutowski Rick Ebel, Clerk 8/7

Public Notices Index Public Notices for the following can be found in this ADDISON INDEPENDENT on Pages 25, 26, 27

Addison County Regional Planning Commission – Goshen (1) Addison Northwest School District – Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes, Waltham (4)

Ferrisburgh (1) Middlebury (3) Orwell (1) P. Hannaford Career Center (1) Rutland County Superior Court – Brandon (1) Salisbury (1) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY

(Owner) 77 Main St., Middlebury, VT 05753 Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of: Chipman Park & South Street Improvements Project will be received by the Town of Middlebury Public Works Department at 1020 S. Route 7 (hand delivered); or by mail to 77 Main Street; until 1:00pm on Monday, August 07, 2017 when bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Each BID must be accompanied by a certified check payable to the OWNER for five percent % of the total amount of the bid. A BID bond may be used in lieu of a certified check. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations: Green Mountain Engineering, Inc. 1438 South Brownell Road, Williston, VT 05495 Town of Middlebury, Public Works Offices, 1020 South Rt 7, Middlebury, Vt 05753 Works in Progress, 20 Ferrell Street, Suite 103, South Burlington, Vt 05403 Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of Green Mountain Engineering, Inc., located at 1428 South Brownell Road, Williston, VT 05495 upon payment of $120.00 for each set. A performance BOND and a payment BOND each in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price will be required. Federal minimum wage rate and public employment laws are applicable. Any BIDDER, upon returning the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS within 30 day after the actual date of BID opening and in good condition, will be refunded the payment, and non-bidder upon so returning the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS will be refunded $60.00. July 28, 2017 Department of Public Works 8/3

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Bipartisan (Continued from Page 1) passage of the ACA seven years ago that members of both parties have proposed a “concrete fix to a concrete problem,” Welch said. The ACA sought to expand health care coverage in two ways. The first was expanding Medicaid to cover more people. Following a lawsuit by Republicans, the Supreme Court ruled the federal government could not require states to expand Medicaid coverage and 19 refused to do so. The second was by creating an exchange to make it possible for those without insurance through their employer to more easily compare policies and purchase insurance. Everyone was required to purchase insurance or be fined. To help those with lower incomes afford insurance, the government provided subsidies to cover part of the cost of the premiums. The law also required insurance companies to cover pre-existing conditions and provide preventive care without co-pays or deductibles. Six to seven percent of Americans receive their insurance coverage through the individual market. The law also provides costsharing reduction (CSR) payments to insurance companies which make it possible for insurance companies to write policies with lower deductibles and co-pays, explained Welch. Those payments don’t just benefit insurance companies, according to Welch. They also benefit individuals by making it possible for them to afford meaningful insurance coverage and hospital care by reducing their losses from unpaid bills. President Donald Trump has threatened to not make the payments. “That would wreak havoc in the private insurance market,” said Welch. The uncertainty over the CSR payments and the ACA in general is creating instability, which, in turn, is causing insurance companies to either raise premiums sharply, particularly in areas with low populations, or withdraw from those small markets entirely, according to Welch. “Insurance companies cannot operate in an environment of instability,” said Welch. Insurance companies depend on the ability to predict costs, which then allow them to price their policies at a level sufficient to cover those costs. When costs are unpredictable, the companies lose their ability to create and price policies accurately. In a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan drafted by Welch, the Problem Solvers group cites a Kaiser Family Foundation study, which found that eliminating the CSR payments would increase government spending by $2.3 billion next year. Welch and the Problem Solvers also advocate providing $15 billion to the states for a reinsurance program. Reinsurance allows states to assist insurance companies with paying for the care of high-cost patients whose care may cost hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars. Reinsurance would lower premiums by an estimated 14 percent, because companies wouldn’t have to cover

those extraordinary costs through premiums. The lowered premiums would, in turn, save the government $11 billion in tax credits used to help Americans purchase insurance, according to Welch’s letter. The combination of reinsurance and CSR payments would make it possible for insurance companies to continue to offer policies in small, rural markets, some of which have as few as 3,000 people, explained Welch. The Problem Solvers also advocate advertising campaigns to encourage enrollment in health insurance plans, citing the success of California’s marketing efforts, and potentially targeting subsidies more tightly by possibly incorporating such factors as age and location. There are also bills being offered in Congress to allow those aged 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare. Welch supports those proposals. “Medicare works,” he said. “People understand it and it works.” The program, he said, would not cost taxpayers any additional money. The costs of covering those aged 5064 would be covered by the premiums they would pay, just as with a private insurance company. The government would also likely save through a reduction in tax credits to individuals purchasing insurance. Welch also spoke of the challenge now faced by his Republican colleagues. “They failed to repeal it,” he said. “Do they want to wreck it or do they want to improve it?” Various proposals ultimately rejected by the Senate would have ended health care coverage for an estimated 16 million to 23 million people depending on the proposal. The repeal effort was deeply unpopular, with some polls showing support for repeal at just 17 percent. That unpopularity “really made a difference for some of the senators,” said Welch. The repeal effort ended in the Senate when three Republicans, Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and John McCain of Arizona, voted against it. “They decided to stand up for the people they represent,” said Welch, praising their willingness to go against their party. Asked about Trump’s impact on the

Public Notices can be found on Pages 25, 26 & 27. TOWN OF ORWELL HEARING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD

The Orwell Development Review Board will meet on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 7:30 pm at the Town Clerk’s Office to conduct the following business: 1. Permit #7-39-17: Chris Dundon & Stacey Stanhope for a waiver for relief from setback for construction at 20 Church St. Information pertaining to this matter may be viewed M, T, Th. 9:3012:00 and 1:00-3:00 and Fri. 9:30-12:00 and 1:00-6:00 at the Town Clerk’s Office. Ray Papandrea, Chair Orwell Development Review Board 8/7

debate over health care, Welch said, “He’s not familiar with the details of the health care legislation.” Indeed, in one recent interview with the New York Times, Trump appeared to confuse health insurance with life insurance. “Because you are basically saying from the moment the insurance, you’re 21 years old, you start working and you’re paying $12 a year for insurance, and by the time you’re 70, you get a nice plan,” he stated. His unfamiliarity with health care policy means “he foregoes the ability to use that bully pulpit to bring the public around,” said Welch. Nevertheless, Trump presses for repeal. “The unpopularity of the bill… that’s making it very tough for a lot of Republicans to support the President’s proposal when the President can’t explain it,” Welch added.

★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY REG. SELECTBOARD MEETING TUESDAY AUGUST 8 • 7:00 P.M.

ROOM 116 – LARGE CONFERENCE RM. 77 MAIN STREET AGENDA 7:00 1. **Call to Order 2. *Approval of Agenda 7:05 3. *Approval of Minutes of July 25, 2017 Regular Selectboard Meeting 4. **Citizen Comments [Opportunity to raise or address issues that are not otherwise included on this agenda] 5. *Award Bid for Installation of Streetlights in Mill Street Parking Lot 7:10 6. * VLCT Municipal Policy Advocate Gwynn Zakov regarding development of the Vermont League of Cities & Town’s 2018 Legislative Policy 7:30 7. *Nominations for Appointment to the Conservation Commission Copans, Program 7:40 8. **Jon Director, Climate Economy Model Communities Program, with an Overview of the Process for Implementing the Initiative in Middlebury 7:55 9. **Bridge and Rail Project Update 8:00 10. *Green Mountain Power Request for Easement to Comcast Service off Springside Drive 8:05 11. *Consider Revision to Code of Ethics for Administration of FEMA and Vermont Department of Public Safety Grants Requested by the Department of Public Safety 8:15 12. *Approval of Check Warrants 13. *Town Manager’s Report 14. **Board Member Concerns 15. *Executive Session – None Anticipated 16. **Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session 8:20 17. *Adjourn * Decision Item ** Possible Decision If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, please contact the Town Manager’s Office at 388-8100 x-202 as early as possible. Additional information about most Agenda items is available on the Town’s website, www.townofmiddlebury.org, on the Selectboard page. 8/7

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Middlebury currency from 19th century sells for $64K By JOHN FLOWERS Heritage Auctions confirmed the MIDDLEBURY — The National transaction in an email exchange Bank of Middlebury has built a solid with the Addison Independent. The reputation for sound fisprice includes a buyer’s cal management since The National premium. its founding in 1831. Here’s the misprint Bank of But a small error that makes the bank made by the bank 142 Middlebury has note so rare and valuyears ago has paid a some of its old able: It bears a $10 few currency collectors bank notes on denomination on the some very high divi- public display front, but a $20 denomdends. at its downtown ination on the back. The rare, misprinted “In 20 years of pub$10 bank note printed Middlebury licly archived currenby the National Bank headquarters. cy auctions, we have of Middlebury back handled just one other in 1875 just sold for a whopping Original Series Double Denomi$64,625 to an undisclosed buyer at nation, a far inferior $10/$20 from an Aug. 3 auction at the Colorado Springfield, Mass.,” the auction catConvention Center in Denver. aloger wrote about the Middlebury Dustin Johnston of Dallas-based bank note, according to a report

THIS 1875 CURRENCY issued by the National Bank of Middlebury includes a misprint that resulted in it selling at auction for $64,625 last week.

Vermont Open Farm returns for third year MONTPELIER — For the third consecutive year, farmers across Vermont will once again open their barn doors and garden gates to welcome the public for a behind-the-scenes look at Vermont’s vibrant working landscapes. Vermont Open Farm Week 2017 will be held Monday, August 14, through Sunday, August 20, and features 102 events at almost 50 farms across the state. Events are live and sorted by day and location on DigInVT. com. Open Farm Week is a celebration of Vermont farms offering visitors a backstage pass to learn more about local food origins, authentic agritourism experiences, and the chance to build relationships with farmers. Activities vary and include opportunities to milk cows and goats, harvest vegetables, learn to make pickles, go on a scavenger hunt, en-

joy an on-farm dinner with live music and more. Each Open Farm Week event is created by a farmer and focused on highlighting the unique character of the host farm. Addison County participants include a garlic braid workshop on Aug. 16, at Last Resort Farm in Bristol, “Meet the animals, taste the tomatoes and tour the Farm” on Aug, 19, at the Lester Farm and Market in New Haven, and daily events Aug. 17-20 at Champlain Orchards in Shoreham. (See Calendar for details). Many events are free and some require pre-registration. Not all farms are open every day, so be sure to visit DigInVT. com to explore the diverse event schedule and plan a visit. Everyone is invited to join the Open Farm Week conversation on social media using the hashtag #VTOpenFarm.

from the Bank Note Reporter publication. The note was graded “PCGS Very Fine 25” and was estimated to auction for $60,000 to $80,000. National Bank of Middlebury President Caroline Carpenter gave the following light-hearted reaction to the Addison Independent when informed on Friday of the big payday for the botched bill: “We’re excited, but we do hope our quality control has improved since 1875.” The National Bank of Middle-

bury has some of its old bank notes on public display at its downtown Middlebury headquarters. The most recent one dates to 1929. The bank vault includes printing plates for some of that now-archaic currency, according to Carpenter. The federal government allowed banks to issue National Bank Notes throughout the country and U.S. territories between 1865 and 1935. The federal government backed the value of those notes. In all, the National Bank Of

Middlebury printed $4,261,180 worth of national currency in 33 different types and denominations, according to AntiqueMoney.com. Middlebury resident David Weinstock, former employee of a Boston rare coin company and former member of the Numismatic Literary Guild, noted the Middlebury bank note’s presence in the Aug. 3 auction and alerted the Independent. Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.