Thursday, October 11, 2018

‘Lemonade’

Lifesaver

Tigers’ turn

A Middlebury faculty member’s film tells an immigrant’s side of the story. See Arts + Leisure.

A Monkton biologist is honored for a lifetime of work saving endangered species. See Page 15A.

The MUHS boys avenged an earlier loss to VUHS that was pivotal for both teams. See Page 1B.

ADDISON COUNTY

Vol. 72 No. 41

INDEPENDENT Middlebury, Vermont

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Thursday, October 11, 2018

Towns, college call for Rt.125 safety

Ask for ledge removal at fatal crash site

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — The town of Middlebury has joined Bridport, Cornwall and Middlebury College in urging the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) to “immediately” make major safety improvements to a notorious stretch of Route 125 near Cider Mill Road where a Shoreham man was killed

following a collision with a fire truck on Sept. 13.

Municipal and college officials are specifically calling on VTrans to remove — or at least lower — a small ledge outcropping alongside Route 125, just to the west of the college and Middlebury Village, at the Middlebury/Cornwall town line.

“The ledge knoll, while not very

big, creates a serious safety hazard for drivers, bikers and walkers in the area of the college’s food gardens,” reads a proposed letter from Addison County Regional Planning Commission Executive Director Adam Lougee to VTrans Secretary Joseph Flynn. “The knoll creates a blind spot in this otherwise relatively flat section of road that is not readily apparent to most drivers.”

It was at this location that a

vehicle driven by 44-year-old Deane Rubright collided with a Cornwall Fire Department utility vehicle last month. Investigators said Rubright had pulled to the side of Route 125 to let a large fire truck pass. When he pulled back onto Route 125, he couldn’t see the trailing utility truck bearing down on him, nor could the driver of the fire truck see him in time to stop, according to Vermont (See Route 125 safety, Page 13A)

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Sheriff Keeler ready to step down after an eventful 46-year career

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — At age 76, Addison County Sheriff Don Keeler might not move around as well as he used to. But he still puts in a work day that could put a lot of nine-to-fivers to shame.

By day, he manages a workforce of 20 full- and part-time deputies, dispatchers and support staff.

By night, he can often be seen serving writs and other court paperwork to homes and businesses throughout the county.

And while Keeler believes he still has plenty of miles left on his odometer, he’s ready to hand over his badge to a new sheriff who will be selected by Addison (See Keeler, Page 11A)

Ferrisburgh site eyed for trash center

Expert puts probe of Trump into perspective

By CHRISTOPHER ROSS MIDDLEBURY — “If you want to look at how Bob Mueller conducts investigations,” FBI expert Garrett Graff told his audience at Middlebury College Tuesday afternoon, “reread the Rice Report.”

The 2015 report, a product of Mueller’s independent investigation into the National Football League’s We see handling of a lots of video showing puzzle Baltimore Ravens pieces but player Ray Rice beating his fiancée we don’t unconscious in a know casino elevator, what the ran to 96 pages. picture is Five of those or which were dedicated to an “incredibly pieces go with which d e t a i l e d reconstruction” puzzle. of “how the NFL mailroom signs for and receives packages,” Graff said.

“Where packages come into the building, where they’re put on shelves, where the documents are that people sign, whether it’s possible that something could have made it to the shelf without actually being signed for.”

Mueller also called every single telephone number that dialed in or out of the NFL headquarters during the period under investigation.

“This is what Bob Mueller does,” said Graff, executive director of the Aspen Institute’s Cybersecurity & Technology Program and a widely published writer.

In May 2017, Mueller was (See Trump, Page 14A)

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Waste district, town to talk Rts. 7, 22A parcel

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FALL COLORS SURROUND Middlebury College’s Bicentennial Hall as it peeks out from the western edge of campus Tuesday.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — The Addison County Solid Waste Management District board of supervisors has voted to negotiate with Ferrisburgh about possibly purchasing or leasing the town’s 34.91-acre parcel outside of Vergennes for a regional recycling and trash collection site.

With the Vergennes recycling center probably closing on Dec. 31, Addison County Solid Waste Management District (ACSWMD) Manager Teri Kuczynski said the district board believes the best longterm answer to Vergennes-area trash and recycling handling is a regional drop-off center.

And the waste district board is now eyeing Ferrisburgh’s parcel at the junction of Routes 7 and 22A, which lies next to the Agency of Transportation park-and-ride lot and comes with an asking price of $375,000.

The board adopted a motion at its Sept. 20 annual retreat that authorizes Kuczynski “to begin negotiations with the town of Ferrisburgh, (See Trash center, Page 16A)

Snow boarder with brain injury inspires VUHS community Pearce talks before senior charity walk

By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — On Tuesday morning a rapt audience of all Vergennes Union High School students and staff members listened to a man who was once one of the world’s best snowboarders talk about how his life changed “in the blink of an eye” about 10 years ago. He spoke

about how he has dealt with that change and is trying to help others face similar adversity.

Speaking in a packed VUHS auditorium was Vermonter Kevin Pearce, once a medal favorite for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics and now the co-founder of the Love Your Brain Foundation.

While training for the Olympics in 2009 in Utah Pearce fell and suffered a life-threatening traumatic brain injury, or TBI. His foundation, which he founded with his brother, works to help those with TBIs and promotes brain safety and health.

Pearce’s response to a student questioner after his talk possibly best embodied his message about something he said could happen to

anyone.

“You don’t get to choose if bad things happen to you,” he said. “It’s how you deal with it, how you fight through it and move out of it.”

Pearce’s talk came at the invitation of the VUHS senior class, which is dedicating its 11th annual charity walk-a-thon to a classmate, Michael Alexopoulos, who also has a TBI, in his case due to a childhood

New national forest shelter expands tourism options Nonprofit aiming for statewide hut network

THE CHITTENDEN BROOK Hut is the first newly built shelter installed by the Vermont Huts Association; the previous four huts have been renovations of existing structures. The hut on Chittenden Brook can be reached by road in the summer, or by a 2-mile ski in the winter. Current plans call for more backcountry ski trails to be expanded in the area of the hut on the east side of Brandon Gap.

Independent photo/Abagael Giles

By ABAGAEL GILES nonprofit’s website, the organization BRANDON — On Sept. 28, the has identified 32 potential huts Chittenden Brook Campground in connected by 923 miles of trails Brandon saw something unusual: across the state that it believes could a large, construction-size crane be connected to facilitate year-round wielding one of recreation in the Green two halves of a preMountains. fabricated building The Vermont Huts In some cases, in the middle of the Association is this has involved Green Mountain a Stowe-based retrofitting and National Forest. existing nonprofit founded adapting The crane was there in August 2016, huts for year-round to install the new recreation. In the Chittenden Brook Hut, with the goal of case of Chittenden the fifth in a network of creating a hut-toBrook, the nonprofit backcountry buildings hut system across collaborated with under the umbrella Vermont modeled the Green Mountain of the Vermont Huts after those in National Forest to plan Association.

Once New Zealand and and permit a brand completed, the new remote front Chittenden Brook Hut Europe. country structure. will be the first new Association Executive building the organization has built Director RJ Thompson said Holly for its network.

Knox, Recreation Program Manager The Vermont Huts Association is for the National Forest’s Rochester a Stowe-based nonprofit founded and Middlebury Ranger Districts, in August 2016, with the goal of was an invaluable partner in moving creating a hut-to-hut system across the project forward.

Vermont modeled after those in New At 660 square feet, the Chittenden Zealand and Europe. According to the (See Trail hut, Page 16A)

car accident.

Part of the proceeds from the Monday, Oct. 15, fundraising walk will help Alexopoulos attend a Love Your Brain retreat. The class also plans to donate to Love Your Brain and Lincoln’s Zeno Mountain Farm, which according to its website “champions lifelong friendship and opportunity for people with diverse (See Pearce, Page 13A)

By the way The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department last week released a list of certified leashed tracking dog owners who volunteer during the hunting seasons to help hunters locate deer, bear or moose that have been shot during hunting season but not yet recovered. Two of the 34 trackers are in Addison (See By the way, Page 3A)

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New ‘yoga sanctuary’ to operate in Middlebury Three women bring much experience to ‘dil’

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — “Dil,” loosely translated from Persian and Hindi, signifies “heart,” “soul,” “courage,” “generosity” and “wish.”

It’s also the name of a new yoga sanctuary that will hold its grand opening this Saturday, Oct. 13, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at its new home at 13 Washington St. in Middlebury Classes officially start on Monday, Oct. 15.

The space most recently hosted “Ollie’s Other Place,” a book, toy, game and educational gift store for babies and children. dil (the business spells its name all lower case) is a collaboration between sisters Jennifer and Jaime Parmelee and their good friend Bronwen Kent. The Parmelees both have around two decades of experience teaching yoga, while Kent is an avid practitioner who will primarily handle accounting and administrative chores for the operation.

“We’ve put a lot of intention into it,” Jennifer Parmelee said of dil.

“We want to create a place for people who have never learned about breathing techniques, meditation, movement in the body, yoga history and philosophy, and how all these yogas connect.”

The sanctuary will offer classes, workshops, “ancient wisdoms” and teacher trainings for all levels of yogi/yogini.

“We are a yoga sanctuary providing the community with a lineage of yoga stemming from Paramahansa

Yogananda and ISHTA heritage,” reads a dil introductory flyer. “Our vision is to support the daily journey of cultivating peace and calm for a healthy life and happy community.”

Jennifer and Jaime Parmelee studied under some big names in the yoga field during their careers as teachers in the New York City area. Their mentors included B.K.S. Iyengar, Pattabhi Jois, and Sharon Gannon.

They taught at centers such as the Yoga Zone, at corporate gigs and offered one-on-one sessions with customers.

While they enjoyed the fast-paced nature of an urban setting and teaching to large classes, the sisters ultimately felt the pull back to Addison County. They had spent their teen years in the Middlebury area, and are both Middlebury Union High School graduates. So they and they respective families recently circled back to the Middlebury area earlier this decade.

Soon after settling back in, they began teaching in rented space at the Align yoga studio in the Marble Works shopping complex. Kent was one of their students. The three developed a friendship and a commitment to opening a new yoga space they believed would complement Otter Creek Yoga and Healing Arts, an already thriving business in Middlebury.

Unlike her colleagues, Kent is fairly new to the yoga scene.

“I did it more out of curiosity; I wanted to learn more about it,”

THREE LOCAL WOMEN are opening the dil Yoga Sanctuary at 13 Washington St. in Middlebury. The owner-operators are, left to right, Jaime Parmelee, Jennifer Parmelee and Bronwen Kent.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Kent said. “I had a knee injury and thought (yoga) could help me recover from that, and it did. I found the combination of the, philosophy, body movement and spirituality to be very compelling.”

From there, she decided to train as a teacher. She’ll do some of that at dil between minding the shop.

The three partners are thrilled with the dil location on Washington Street. It has around 700 square feet

of space that will be able to accommodate 20-25 students at a time.

“It’s in a beautiful area, and is close to the bakery (Middlebury Bagel), the Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op, Shaw’s and parking,” Jaime Parmelee said.

Passersby have been curious about the new business taking shape.

“We’ve had so many people pop their heads in to see what was going on,” Kent said. “They want to be a

part of it.”

Classes will range from “New Beginnings” for those just starting yoga, to “Swat and Surrender” for advanced practitioners. There are also classes for expectant and new mothers and teens. A complete list of dil offerings and course prices can be found at dilyoga.com.

Above all, the trio wants their clients to know they can proceed at their own pace.

“Your practice as you walk through the door is your own practice; it’s not about the teacher telling you what you should do,” Jennifer Parmelee said. “The teacher is the guide, but we want (clients) to know that their practice is their own journey… and we’re not here to tell you (your practice) should be anyplace else.

We’re here to provide the space for self-exploration, and to go a little bit deeper if you’d like.”

Lazarus Park proposal advances

New amenity to honor local family

ASTROSCIENTIST DAVID LATHAM will talk about the search for habitable planets in at talk at Middlebury College on Wednesday evening, Oct. 17.

Search is on for life-sustaining planets MIDDLEBURY — The annual meeting of the Vermont Academy of Science and Engineering (VASE), which will be held next Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Middlebury College, will feature a public lecture by an expert on “exoplanets” that could one day sustain human life.

David Latham of the Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics is the Director of Science for TESS, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite. TESS was launched successfully in April.

This satellite is monitoring

more than 200,000 stars and is in the process of discovering what are expected to be thousands of planets orbiting these stars. Stars chosen for the TESS survey are bright, making their planets’ properties relatively easy to characterize. These properties — including compositions of planetary atmospheres — will help scientists identify possibly habitable planets.

Habitable candidates will be studied further with large, groundbased telescopes and the James Webb Space Telescope, scheduled for launch in 2021.

The TESS team announced its first exoplanet detection on Sept.

16, and Dr. Latham’s talk — titled “The Search for Habitable Worlds” — will include a preview of early results from TESS’s observations.

Latham’s talk is free and open to the public.

The VASE meeting begins at 5 p.m. on Oct. 17 in room McCardell Bicentennial Hall, Room 216.

Latham will speak after presentations of the academy’s annual awards for Outstanding Teaching in Science to two teachers in Vermont schools.

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — An effort to name a new downtown Middlebury park after a prominent local family has moved a step closer to bearing fruit.

The Middlebury selectboard on Tuesday unanimously agreed to hold a public hearing on a proposal to name a new park at 20 Main St. in honor of the late Stan Lazarus and his family.

The future park site — currently being outfitted with a drainage system as part of the downtown Middlebury rail bridges project — once hosted the Lazarus Department Store. Residents Michael and Judy Olinick, among others, believe it would be fitting for the park to bear the Lazarus family name in recognition of their legacy of philanthropy and public service.

“It would really bring people together with a very good town memory,” Judy Olinick told the board on Tuesday.

Olinick presented town officials with a petition signed by 45 residents who agree with the plan for a Lazarus Park. Supporters gathered those names with little effort, according to Olinick, who believes “many hundreds” of Middlebury-area residents support the proposed park name.

Stan Lazarus and his family ran their department store for decades until its closing during the early 1990s. Lazarus through the years gave clothing, shoes and money to local families of limited means.

Following his death in 1998, the Lazarus family donated its former homestead at 56 North Pleasant St. to the local Jewish community to use as a gathering place. It is now known

as Havurah House.

“I think we have a tendency in this Lazarus, a Democrat, was elected town to forget the past, and I think to the Vermont House in 1960 and this is part of the past worth remem1962, at a time when Middlebury was bering,” Nuovo said. a Republican stronghold. Then-Gov. In other action on Tuesday, the Philip Hoff appointed Lazarus his Middlebury selectboard toured Creek executive clerk.

Road to survey the Stan Lazarus’ brother damage in an effort Gene served in the U.S. to reach a consensus Army Medical Corps on how much money in Italy during World the community should War II, then returned spend in fixing the to Middlebury, where flood-plagued road. he owned the United A consultant has sug5-Cent to $1 Store and gested the town could helped operate the despend upwards of $1.3 partment store. While million in slightly Stan served on the relocating a portion of Middlebury Planning “I think we have the road away from the Commission, Gene Creek, in order to a tendency in this Otter was a longtime membetter protect it against ber of the town’s Board town to forget future flooding. Town of Civil Authority and the past, and I officials closed the served as a Justice of think this is part road to through-traffic the Peace. of the past worth in 2015; it’s currently Stan and Gene remembering.” gated at a location Lazarus both graduated south of Route 7 on — Victor Nuovo the way to Three Mile from Middlebury High School.

Bridge Road.

Selectman Victor Nuovo knew Some board members aren’t keen Stan Lazarus, a man he called one of on investing more than $1 million the kindest people he’d ever met. into making repairs to a local road “He was a benefactor to so many that could become undone by Mother people,” Nuovo said. “People would Nature within a few decades. So the come in and buy shoes who couldn’t board has been considering such afford it, and Stan would charge it options as making minimal repairs, and somehow ‘lose’ (the bill). He re- discontinuing the road, or converting ally did provide welfare in the richest it to a legal trail. The board has also way.” being looking into how their mainteThe selectboard voted unanimously nance obligations might change if its to hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. changed Creek Road’s rating from its on Tuesday, Nov. 27, to hear people’s current Class 3, to Class 4. views on the proposed park naming.

After a 30-minute discussion on Barring opposition at the hearing, Tuesday, board members decided the selectboard can move to make they needed more information about “Lazarus Park” official. the costs and legal implications of poNuovo believes it would be a fitting tentially reducing their commitment tribute. to Creek Road.

Addison Independent, Thursday, October 11, 2018 — PAGE 3A

Vermont diocese to ID abusers

By KEVIN O’CONNOR lawsuits in the 1990s.

VTDigger.org In response, Coyne has agreed BURLINGTON — Vermont to cooperate with state and local Catholic Bishop Christopher Coyne authorities who recently announced a will form a committee of lay men joint investigation into church-related and women to review the statewide allegations. He also is releasing abuse diocese’s clergy misconduct files and victims from nondisclosure agreepublicly release the names of abusers. ments signed with the state’s largest “Lay” refers to Catholics who are not religious denomination. priests, nuns or other The diocese was members of the clergy. compelled to share its “The crimes of the “We will never be personnel files with past were horrific and able to apologize the Vermont attorney the damage to the adequately but general’s office in 2002 victims and their loved after the Boston Globe ones horrendous,” the will continue to uncovered decades bishop said in a state- try and hopefully of unreported sexual ment Wednesday. “A have some abuse allegations major part of restoring positive impact in against priests in the trust in the church is their lives going Massachusetts capital. transparency — the Upon review of records forward.” disclosure of when from 1950 and 2000, — Bishop and where the abuse the state never charged Christopher Coyne occurred and who were anyone criminally the abusers.” because claims found Coyne will create “an independent credible were too old to prosecute committee” with an unspecified num- under statutes of limitations. ber of members to cull the diocese’s Survivors, however, were free to file misconduct files and compile a list of civil lawsuits or seek financial settlepersonnel accused of sexually abusing ments. Some 40 Vermont men went on a minor. to pursue cases in Chittenden Superior “I will then make this list public,” Court alleging childhood sexual abuse he said. by priests, and many personnel records “As to the details included with the became public when they were introlist, they will be determined in consul- duced as evidence. tation with the committee,” the bishop Even so, the lay committee will be continued. “I hope to reach out to the first group of people other than potential members of this committee church leaders or lawyers to see the as soon as possible so that they may files in their entirety. begin this necessary work.”

In his statement, Coyne reached out The website BuzzFeed News to those harmed by not only abuse but sparked recent headlines when it also “the mishandling of the claims of published a story titled “We Saw abuse by bishops in America.”

Nuns Kill Children: The Ghosts of “We will never be able to apologize St. Joseph’s Catholic Orphanage” that adequately but will continue to try and not only recounted previously docu- hopefully have some positive impact mented problems at the now-closed in their lives going forward,” he said.

Burlington facility but also revealed “Those efforts include acknowledging several deadly new allegations not their stories and committing and assurreported in a series of well-publicized ing to them and the entire committee

that these crimes will never occur again — that we are worthy of the trust we seek that we will keep children and vulnerable adults safe.”

“I wish to affirm my commitment to being open and transparent in these matters in our diocese,” he continued.

“Once the committee has created a list for publication, we will reach out to any survivors we can to let them know that the list will soon be published and that it will include the name of their abuser. We will also try and reach out to the family members of any deceased clergy whose name will be on the list.”

Coyne stressed that allegations found in the files show no current misconduct, “but rather involve abuse occurring decades ago and before the church adopted its current protection policies in 2003.”

“I want to assure everyone that the present policies are working to protect children,” the bishop said. “Any allegation of sexual abuse of a minor is immediately turned over to public authorities for their investigation, not ours.”

Although Coyne can’t yet specify a schedule for releasing information, “I hope to convey to the committee a sense of urgency to complete their task but will allow them the necessary time to do so.”

“Every announcement and discussion of clergy abuse, I am sure, is quite painful and potentially re-traumatizing for survivors and their families,” he said. “In this instance, disclosure of clergy names will also be painful for the families.”

“My hope is that this disclosure commitment will contribute to publicly revealing the truth necessary for fulfilling our promise of transparency and respect for the abused,” he concluded.

“Please know that I will continue to do all that I can to promote the necessary healing for all impacted by the scandal of abuse.”

By the way (Continued from Page 1A) County. The leashed tracking dog owners must pass an extensive exam administered by Fish & Wildlife in order to be certified and licensed to provide their services. The local volunteers are Cody Barnum of New Haven (802458-7070) and Matt Bourgeois of Whiting (802-989-2213). See the full list of trackers online at tinyurl.com/y9gxbq4p.

Charter House provides overnight stays, nutritious meals and guidance to homeless people. The shelter’s newly renovated kitchen prepares around 35,000 meals a year, thanks to the efforts of its many volunteers.

It houses up to five families with kids and up to 24 adult men and women during the cold months. The Oct. 13 open house will include snacks, a guided tour and information on how to get involved.

The Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects (HOPE) food shelf is still quite bare in spite of recent donation appeals by the nonprofit agency. The food shelf is in particular need of such items as canned beans (black, kidney, refried), canned vegetables and fruits, fruit juice, flavored rice and baking mixes. Folks can bring their donations to HOPE’s headquarters at 282 Boardman St. in Middlebury, or drop items in the food shelf bins at Hannaford and Shaw’s supermarkets. For more information, call HOPE at 388-3608.

Potato Hill Park at the Lincoln Community School will celebrate its opening this Sunday, Oct. 14, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join the celebration and enjoy this new public park.

Attendees can bring along a picnic lunch. Ribbon cutting is slated for 1:15 p.m. Come play on the new climbing structures, walk (or wheelchair) the perimeter path along the New Haven River, join a soccer game, and explore the new timber-frame pavilion, circular seating and garden beds. The event will be postponed to Oct. 28 in the event of rain.

There’s been a venue change for Gov. Madeline Kunin’s visit to Middlebury on Tuesday, Oct. 23.

The presentation on her recently published memoir will now take place at 7 p.m. in Room 229 at the Axinn Center at Middlebury College.

The Charter House Coalition will hold an open house this Saturday, Oct. 13, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. It’ll be at the big white Charter House building at 27 North Pleasant St., across the street from the Congregational Church of Middlebury. The

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Do you have broken costume

jewelry, orphaned earrings, unused bits and shiny baubles? If so, the puppet-making unit at Mary Hogan School needs your donations by Oct. 20. If you have time to clean out your jewelry box and are willing to donate your unused or broken costume jewelry, the young puppeteers would love to up-cycle them.

Donations can be dropped off at the school.

The Salisbury Volunteer Fire Department recently received a donation of four new sets of state-of-the-art turnout gear from Globe by MSA, and Dupont Protection Solutions. The fire department was one of only two such volunteer organizations to receive the donation. Prior to this donation, Salisbury firefighters had only half the amount of gear needed for its 20 volunteers, and that gear is 10 years old — unsafe according to national safety standards. With such a small budget allocated mostly to insurance, fuel and maintenance, this donation has been a big boost to the department’s efforts to improve operations.

Rooms with a view

WINDOWS ALONG MIDDLEBURY College’s Stewart Hall soak in the warm afternoon glow cast by a golden tree along Hepburn Road.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

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A DDIS ON INDE P E NDEN T

Letters

Editorials

to the Editor

State must change process on fixing hazardous roads The recent public effort to fix a dangerous stretch of road on Route 125 just west of Middlebury College campus is a call to action that the towns of Middlebury, Cornwall and Bridport should doggedly pursue — with an eye for setting a new state precedent.

The dangerous section of road involves a sudden rise in the road over a rocky knoll that causes an unlikely blind spot in what is an otherwise straight section of highway just across the Middlebury town-line into Cornwall. Several fatalities have resulted from that “blind” spot over the years, including the recent death of 44-year-old Deanne Rubright of Shoreham last month, an incident that has sparked this latest effort to “fix” the problem.

What shouldn’t happen is raising the issue, only to have the Agency of Transportation bury it in a pile of projects to get around to when they have the time and money. No doubt similar concerns were raised back in 2002, when two adults, including a mother and her twin unborn babies, and a young daughter, were killed in a two-car collision in that same vicinity.

To prevent the project from once again fading into obscurity, the three towns — along with Middlebury College, which has joined in the appeal — could take two proactive steps: first, inform the AOT they are not going to let the matter slip off their radar, but they are going to be a thorn in the AOT’s side until the matter is addressed; secondly, and more constructively, they could pursue a cost analysis of what it might take to fix the problem and present that, along with any help they might offer. The proposed solution would likely require blasting into rock ledge to lower the knoll, eliminating the blind spot. This could cost those towns a little The Vermont Agency of money, but it would show the AOT good faith and Transportation needs a better that the towns were serious method to rank hazardous in their pursuit of a timely sections of road that need to be solution.

The problem is one of fixed in the short-term — not process and ranking of decades later. Why is it not priorities. better state policy that sections The state has a never-ending list of projects of road deemed hazardous take to attend to because roads priority over other projects? and bridges need continual repair and replacement.

Priorities are placed on high-traffic areas, conditions of the road, safety and where projects rank on the state’s to-do list. Unfortunately, that to-do list can extend 10-15-20 years out.

To that end, the Vermont Agency of Transportation needs a better method to rank hazardous sections of road that need to be fixed in the short-term — not decades later. Why is it not state policy that sections of road deemed hazardous take priority over other projects? And if they do, why are sites like the one on Route 125 allowed to linger without a proposed solution?

Perhaps a two-year time frame to completion for such sections should become standard.

It is, in short, not acceptable that Middlebury selectboard members at their meeting Tuesday night, take the attitude — however grudgingly — that any fix will be “years” down the road and perhaps the better short-term answer is to employ intermediary measures to slow traffic, or alert drivers to the potential danger, or do anything other than fix the problem. (See story on Page 1A.) Rather, the selectboard could take the attitude that unreasonable delay is not OK, and that it is their responsibility to push for a better process and a better result.

What they would find is that they’re not alone. Communities across the state have similar sections of road that are notorious for accidents, and the delay in getting such hazardous sections fixed is maddening to all.

That’s good news and bad. The good news is that enough pressure from all these towns working together should be able to change state policy. The bad news is that a flood of projects would create an initial backlog of hazardous sites to work through. But it’s better to change a flawed process, and work through that hazardous list as quickly as possible, than continue muttering in frustration about a system that currently dooms us all to what will surely be more tragedy and heartbreak.

Angelo Lynn

A backcountry opportunity The new backcountry hut recently built at Chittenden Brook campground on the east side of Brandon Gap is more than a story about a few hikers and backcountry skiers wanting a comfortable shelter in which to camp. It’s a story about a new kind of tourism that could boost the area’s economy.

The trend is a boom in outdoor recreation, one that embraces backcountry skiing, through hiking, point-to-point mountain biking and any numbers of ways visitors and locals can embrace a backcountry adventure. It’s not so much a movement away from traditional ski resorts, as it is a new way to use the backcountry for a group of recreationalists who are looking for lower-priced activities that have a lower-impact on the environment — while also avoiding the mega-resort crowds.

Another hut is expected to be built within the next year at South Pond in Chittenden, bringing the number of point-to-point hikes along this section of trail to six. The plan is to build huts along the spine of the Greens, similar to the European hut system (but on a smaller scale) that draw tourists from all over the world.

The greater Middlebury-Brandon-Rochester area is ideal for this type of tourism. The terrain of the Green Mountains in this area is well-suited for lower-angle backcountry skiing in areas like Brandon Gap, where RASTA (Rochester Area Sports Trail Alliance) has already established a well-known network of ski trails that attract hundreds of skiers on a given winter weekend. That same terrain is ideal for point-to-point mountain bike trails, such as are within the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area (east of Lake Dunmore in the towns of Goshen and Ripton, but also Salisbury, Leicester and the edges of Middlebury, Forest Dale and Brandon.) Mountain biking along Chandler Ridge in the Moosalamoo is already a must-ride in the state (unique in its length and varieties of terrain it traverses) with more trails in the works.

Add these backcountry attractions to the Rikert Nordic Center in Ripton and the Middlebury College Snow Bowl at the top of Middlelbury Gap and this area could become a destination for a hearty breed of tourism. The movement is already underway.

The next step is for local businesses to embrace the opportunity.

Angelo Lynn

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Norris deserves another term We would like to encourage the voters of the Addison/Rutland District to return our Rep. Terry Norris to another term.

Terry has been an employee of the Fort Ti Ferry for nine years, after selling his farm. We were looking for an employee that we could trust and he hasn’t disappointed us.

The year that Michael was injured, Terry stepped up and made sure that every thing with the operation of the ferry went smoothly. Terry has been a resident of Shoreham since 1960 and will represent our small towns well.

Michael and Alison Matot owners of Fort Ti Ferry Shoreham

Response failed to give solution To: Senate candidate Arche Flower: In reference to the Addison Independent dated Sept. 27, 2018, page 14A, the subject matter is “Please address the decline of dairy farms, how dairy farmers are paid and your solutions.” Here is your answer: “my expertise is in information technology, so I can’t speak directly to solutions for farms and farmers.” Well, that’s going to help the farming community isn’t it? Then you go on talking about King George. What’s he got to do with Vermont farmers? Did he have a farm in Vermont? And you’re still thinking we should vote to have you in the Senate seat?

Art Farnsworth New Haven

Time to rest

A FARM TRAILER gets to come off the field and sit in a New Haven barn Monday morning.

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Time to tear down stereoptypes “I just wanted you to know that I hope you feel welcome here. And I wanted you to know that I am doing my part to battle Islamophobia.” A well-intentioned woman said this to me after our intense and engaging Zumba class. I was touched and surprised by her kind words.

However, upon reflection, I recognized the unintended bias behind her words, and how this encapsulated the mistaken American image of Muslim women.

She, like many others, unknowingly internalized an image of Muslim women as foreign, powerless, oppressed and uneducated, and thus unable to combat Islamophobia on our own. Due to the many negative connotations American media and press associate with Muslim women, many people carry offensive and inaccurate stereotypes about me.

Often, my headscarf prevents my fellow Americans from recognizing

By Noor me as one of them. This is exemplified Traina when I introduce myself to my fellow Vermonters. I am always asked, “Where are you from?” This question is often posed after I explain that I was born and raised in Los Angeles, California.

For many people, this idea is unfathomable and so they ask again, “But I mean where you are originally from?”

Being Muslim does not make me any less of an American. Contrary to the average American’s perception of us, Muslim women are not all Middle Eastern, they do not all love hummus, and they do not all cover their hair.

Although American mainstream media often portrays us as new immigrants, refugees or foreigners, over a third of Muslims living in America are first generation Americans, and are raising a future generation of healthy, happy and productive Americans.

The other two thirds of the American Muslim com-

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munity are not exclusively Middle Eastern either. In fact, according to the Gallup report, Muslims are the most ethnically diverse religious group in America. Our population is 35 percent African American, 28 percent white, 18 percent Asian, and 18 percent of other ethnic backgrounds.

We are Muslim and American and those identities are neither contradictory nor discrete. These identities are interconnected, and represent themselves in our love for a good burger, our enlightening belief in contribution, and the life and liberty within the diversity of our community mosques.

American media is constantly portraying Muslim women as oppressed and constricted in their academic and professional lives. In many conversations I’ve had, people are surprised to hear my seemingly lofty career aspirations that range from being the first Muslim woman astronaut to founding a worldwide institution.

They respond with, “It must be tough.

Do your parents support you?”

In fact, my parents implanted the seeds through which my aspirations were nurtured by constantly encouraging me to aim for the stars and work hard to get there. The Muslim women I surround myself with — my sisters, friends, mentors and role models — are highly educated.

They are psychiatrists, doctors, professors, journalists, and writers.

Economically, Muslim women are doing just as well, if not better than their male counterparts. The Gallup Poll Report reveals that “Muslim Americans have the highest degree of economic gender parity at the high and low ends of the income spectrum.” This fact is in relation (See Ways of Seeing, Page 5A)

Partnering on paint color is painful

“What do you think?” I ask Mark, tossing a pile of and forth between them for several seconds. paint chips on the table. “I might do the cupboards in Finally, letting out a deep breath, he said, “Are you a pale neutral. You know, something lighter than taupe sure these aren’t the same?” but darker than bone, cooler than ivory but warmer than Honestly, it’s like he can’t differentiate colors beyond gray. Are you OK with that?” what you get in an eight-count Crayola box.

He shrugs. “What the hell is ‘taupe’?”

His lack of interest and his dog-like color perception Mark’s been no help whatsoever on this walk-in pantry mean I have to bear the burden of choice on my own. renovation.

And I lack confidence.

Fine, he’s done some stuff, like refinishing the floor, I tend to head to Pinterest for inspiration. There, the putting up the drywall, installing the trending color is gray. Luckily, I like window and building the cupboards. gray.

Now he’s working on the shelves But do I like gray because I actualand drawers and milling out some ly like gray, or because currently all reclaimed wood for the countertops. the prettiest rooms on Pinterest are But in terms of helping me pick out painted gray? If I paint our cupboards paint colors, he’s useless. gray, will gray instantly go out of Weeks ago, we had some heated style to be replaced by, say, brown? moments trying to plan the layout of Will I like brown? the space. I made suggestions, he shot I don’t want to be a sheep. And I

By Jessie Raymond them down. He made assumptions, I don’t want to be the woman with the objected. We yelled, we stewed, we outdated gray pantry. And given the (grudgingly) compromised. labor and tedium of repainting cupboards, the color has I miss those days. to be something I’ll be happy with for the next 40 years Now I’m stuck with the pressure of picking colors for or until I die, whichever comes first.

— and painting — the cupboards and walls, colors that The stakes are high. will someday, probably years from now, carry over to the Recognizing that Pinterest doesn’t always reflect real new kitchen. Mark wants nothing to do with the process. people’s homes, I also check with what I call Reality PinThe other day, I handed him two paint chips and said, terest: online real estate listings. What color are actual “I’m torn between Used Chewing Gum and Squirrel kitchens these days?

Belly. Which one do you like better?”

Unfortunately, most houses, the kind that real people He peered intently at the chips. He brought them to the have lived in for years before selling, look a bit tired. window. He held them at arm’s length. He looked back (See Jessie, Page 5A)

Around the bend

Walk sheds light on suicide issues

On Oct. 20, 2018, I will be walking as part of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Out of the Darkness Community Walks in Rutland to draw attention to the importance of suicide prevention. And I won’t be walking alone; I will be joined by many who share my dedication. Last year, over 550 Out of the Darkness Walks took place in communities and campuses across the United States, attended by a quarter of a million dedicated people who share my passion. Our movement is growing.

Like many, I walk because suicide has affected me personally. In 2006, I lost my mother to suicide. She was a mother, a sister, a grandmother, a friend.

Since then I have dedicated my time to educating others about suicide prevention and mental health. Our goal is to spread awareness of what is currently the tenth leading cause of death in the U.S., and let others know they are not alone. Help us ensure that mental health is looked upon in equal importance to physical health and continue to bring hope to those affected by suicide. Join me.

Charity Eastman, AFSP Volunteer Brandon

Ralston missed 44 roll call votes I have concerns about Paul Ralston’s record as a legislator. He was absent for 44 roll call votes during his time in the House between 2011 and 2014. As a former legislator, I know how important and yet also how basic it is to vote on bills that come forward, to show up and be counted. I don’t think you can be an effective legislator and miss that many votes. Among the votes that he missed were important ones on early childhood education and reducing energy costs, two issues that he now highlights in his campaign ads.

Add to this record the fact that Paul Ralston named his radio show “The Reluctant Politician.” Being effective in Montpelier requires showing up, digging into tough issues, and working with other people — including those who don’t agree with you — to find ways of making progress and solving problems.

I have also examined the records of Chris Bray and Ruth Hardy. I like their long histories of community service, and I like their stands on important issues like health care, energy, education and the environment. But what I like even more is their demonstrated experience and enthusiasm for showing up, digging in and getting things done — the opposite of “reluctant.”

Steve Maier Middlebury

Addison Independent, Thursday, October 11, 2018 — PAGE 5A

Revisiting Justice Kavanaugh & Sen. Leahy As Justice Brett Kavanaugh hears remembered most about being his first case on the Supreme Court assaulted by Kavanaugh and his this week, it’s worth looking back friend. She replied that it was “the at the role played by Vermont’s uproarious laughter between the longtime senator, Patrick Leahy, in two, and their having fun at my his staunch opposition to confirming expense.”

Kavanaugh.

Leahy closed his questioning No senator shined as brightly as with this: “No matter what happens Leahy did during the confirmation to this hearing today, no matter battle. The senator, now 78, has what happens to this nomination, I slowed down in recent years. But in know — and I hear from so many his sometimes angry and in my home state of ultimately convincing Vermont — there are opposition to having millions of victims Kavanaugh on the court, and survivors out there he showed that even who’ve been inspired aging lions can roar by your courage, and magnificently. you sharing your story Leahy was among is going to have a the strongest voices lasting positive impact calling out Kavanaugh’s on so many survivors fudging of the facts in our country.” about the role he played, The senator’s as part of the George W. stand caught the eye Bush administration, of President Trump. in receiving and using During a political digital files stolen from rally last week, he the Democrats. mocked Blasey Ford The senator claimed in disgusting fashion Kavanaugh was “not (watch it here: tinyurl. truthful” when he by Gregory Dennis c o m / y c u k 2 5 w m ) . denied knowing he Then the president had received stolen smeared Leahy by documents. “There were numerous suggesting he had a drinking emails sent to him that made it very problem. (A reporter for the clear this was stolen information, Washington Post quickly dismissed including a draft letter from me,” that claim after interviewing Leahy told the Washington Post. congressional aides from both Leahy led the call for the release parties.) of Kavanaugh’s paper trail. Those And Leahy? He memorably revelations showed what a political called Trump’s claim “bogus creature Kavanaugh is and how baloney.” Not just bogus. Not just deep a grudge he holds against baloney. But bogus baloney.

Democrats. *** Kavanaugh was part of Kenneth A couple of other VermontStarr’s team investigating Bill related notes about the subject of Clinton’s illicit affair with Monica sexual harassment: Lewinsky. He pushed Starr to ask The Burlington Book Festival the president a long list of sexually recently cancelled the appearance of explicit questions about the affair author and radio humorist Garrison — all of them laid out in a graphic Keillor at a festival fundraiser. memo Kavanaugh wrote to Starr.

Keillor’s appearance, for which he During Blasey Ford’s testimony, was not being paid, was cancelled it was Leahy — the skilled former after some Vermonters objected to courtroom lawyer — who elicited his participation. Minnesota Public the most touching statement from Radio cut ties to Keillor last year her. after a colleague accused him of He gently asked her what she sexual harassment and inappropriate

touching, which Keillor denied.

I was sorry to see the festival cancel Keillor’s appearance. He’s a major cultural figure and a minor author. Books should stand for the freedom to debate ideas and conduct in public. And if he deserves to be pilloried, well, the book festival would have been a good chance for his critics to do so.

But I am also sympathetic to women’s concerns that it’s too soon for accused men like Keillor to expect to be welcomed back onto the public stage.

Meanwhile, in Barnet, the Karme Choling retreat center is facing a crisis over charges of sexual misconduct against its leader, Sakyong Miphong Rinpoche. He is the son of Chogyam Trungpa, the Tibetan refugee and Buddhist teacher who founded Karme Choling in Barnet back in 1970.

It was the first Tibetan Buddhist retreat center in the U.S. and has become a sort of mother ship for the now-worldwide Shambhala organization.

According to a report on VTDigger.com, Sakyong Miphong “has taken leave as independent investigators review allegations that he, like his father, has abused alcohol and had sex with followers, all while a circle of fellow men witnessed and covered up the misconduct.” *** Returning to the subject of Christine Blasey Ford, I join millions of other women and men in saying that I believe and deeply sympathize with the many survivors of sexual assault. As Ford indicated, you don’t forget the identity of the teenage boys who sexually assaulted you. Especially when you were afraid one of them might accidentally kill you.

But as so often happens in these cases, the conservative defenders of conservative nominees went after the women, not the assault or the assaulter.

Ford had to leave her family home after receiving death threats.

(See Dennis, Page 12A)

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Ways of Seeing (Continued from Page 4A) to Protestants, Catholics, Mormons, Jews, and the general U.S. population.

Islamophobia and the negative perception people have of Muslim women can have detrimental effects on Muslim women’s personal lives.

Many young Muslim American women face difficulty when confronted with the overbearing stares, condescending comments, and confrontational anger to which they are constantly subjected.

One day as I was walking to the grocery store, a man stopped me and shouted “ISIS” to my face. This was directly after the San Bernardino shooting, and really allowed me to internalize the way the people around me viewed and understood me. This angered me, and left me

feeling confused and conflicted with my identity. Understanding the angry state of this man, I smiled, wished him a good day and walked back home.

Many times, when interacting with Vermonters, I have seen a sense of unease shadow their features upon identifying me as a Muslim through my scarf. Once, while fundraising for child refugees at a local mall, a woman was laughing until she saw my face when she suddenly appeared startled and gestured her child away from our booth.

Powerful, competent Muslim American women are not represented in American mainstream media.

We are portrayed as uneducated, powerless, and oppressed even though our true reality defies this image.

As an American belonging to a religious minority, I ask my audience to treat that Muslim neighbor, employee, or classmate as one of their own. Essentially, this is what we all seek: acceptance, love and kindness from those that surround us.

Next time you meet a Muslim, ask them how the weather is, what motivates them, and how they find joy. In their response, you might find greater similarities than you might have imagined.

Formerly from Vermont, Noor Traina is a fourth year undergraduate student at the University of Southern California studying Religion, Philosophy, and Middle East Studies. Her research interests originate in the Middle East and include the exploration of gender through religion and revolution.

Jessie (Continued from Page 4A) While once upon a time I might have liked dusty rose countertops and white Formica cupboards, I’m looking for something a little more current.

Some listings do show recently remodeled kitchens, but they tend to share a familiar theme: gray. (Guess I’m not the only Pinterest watcher.)

Still, I shouldn’t be swayed by trends; I should pick whatever color I like. I’ve always liked a nice gray-green, something without the antiseptic unfriendliness of a cool gray or the muddiness of an olive.

Just straight-up gray-green.

But what if I paint all the cupboards gray-green — like most of the rest of the house, frankly — and wake up one day in a year or two and think, “What is this place, an army barracks? Why didn’t I go with gray?”

That’s why I’m thinking of choosing a light neutral for the cupboards. I can go with something bolder on the walls and then repaint them if I get bored. The thought of painting these cupboards just once has already put me in a state of mild dread; I can’t handle the idea that I might someday want to redo them.

Yesterday, I tried one last time to get Mark to weigh in. “I think I’ve found the perfect shade for the cupboards,” I said, handing him the latest chip. “It’s called Bland Indifference.”

“Whatever you want. I don’t care,” he said.

That’s it. I give up. When it comes to getting Mark’s opinion on this, I’m waving the white flag.

OK, not exactly white, but something lighter than taupe, darker than bone.

Letters to the Editor Bevere earns endorsement in race for state’s attorney I write to urge you to vote for Peter Bevere to be the next State’s Attorney for Addison County.

After I served as a prosecutor in New York City for nearly nine formative years, my family and I moved to Vermont, and until recently, we spent much of the last three years living in Middlebury.

I had the pleasure of knowing Peter professionally and personally while working in Rutland together.

Peter is a capable and experienced prosecutor, a man of decency and integrity, and a person with a demonstrated commitment to both Middlebury and Addison County.

During his professional development, Peter and his wife, Kelly, started a family and bought a home in Middlebury, where the Beveres have lived since 2003. Peter is clearly invested in Addison County, and he often provided me with good and practical advice about the area, whether it was a car maintenance recommendation or an idea of where to take my infant daughter on a Saturday. I am confident that Peter’s intimate knowledge of Addison County that comes from his years of residency in the community will enhance his capabilities as the State’s Attorney. I was actually surprised to learn that it was not a legal requirement for an elected State’s Attorney to be a resident of the county they serve. It is obvious that the community will benefit from Peter’s close connection to Addison County.

Peter benefits from the crucial experience and training he obtained as a prosecutor in Massachusetts.

In a resource-challenged state, where prosecution training and development is often both sporadic and unfocused, out-of-state training and experience is an asset that prepares the Vermont prosecutor for the best possible outcome. Addison County would be well served by his

specialties in prosecuting felonies, domestic violence and sexual offenses.

Peter had a steadying effect on my own adjustment to the Vermont criminal justice system. I saw junior level prosecutors and interns frequently seek out his mentorship, which is understandable given Peter’s general affability and calm demeanor. In the courtroom, I have seen Peter skillfully try very difficult and important cases, including sexual offenses involving children or intellectually disabled victims because he knows that all

victims deserve to be heard. I was often impressed with his results.

This November, Addison County has an opportunity to elect a member of its own community with rare and invaluable prosecutorial experience and skills accumulated over the course of a career largely dedicated to public service and public safety. Peter Bevere exudes decency and professionalism, and the community would be well served by electing him State’s Attorney.

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Candidates need to do homework The Sept. 27 Addison Independent offered answers from six candidates running for state senate for Addison County on the topic of Vermont agriculture. The central question asked by the Independent: “specifically what measures would you propose if you’re elected to help Vermont’s dairy farmers?”

The six responses were pretty underwhelming, ranging from essentially giving up because the federal government controls milk pricing to not much else. The best, but incomplete, answers came from the two Democrats, Bray and Hardy, the others need to do some homework.

I’m a lifelong Democrat, but for the past few years there have been too many Democrats in the legislature. We need a better balance of party representation so I have been interested in the two Independents running, Audet and Ralston. But their answers to the ag question are (See Stone letter, Page 7A)

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Obituaries

Robin Karov, 62, Shoreham

Patricia Sgrecci, 61, Cornwall CORNWALL — Patricia Ann Sgrecci, 61, daughter of Dominick and Anna Sgrecci of Watkins Glen, N.Y., passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 in Burlington, Vt. Born on Oct. 14, 1956, Patty is survived by her husband, John Burton; mother, Anna; brother, Henry Sgrecci; mother-inlaw, Shirley Burton; sisters-in-law, Susan Hertzler and Leslie Burton; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father.

Patty was a 1974 graduate of Watkins Glen Central High School and a 1978 graduate of Syracuse University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Art. She had made homes in Boston, Idaho, Montana, and Washington before settling on a country property in Cornwall, Vt. Patty was a caring daughter, wife, sister, aunt, and a devoted friend to many. She spun her childhood interests in art and drama into a lifetime of creativity, becoming a respected artist in the realm of kinetic sculptures. Patty’s creations — especially her suspended mobiles — grace schools, hospitals and galleries from the Eastern Seaboard to the West Coast.

Patty collaborated with Idaho artists Donna Bain and Mason McCuddin to create the magnificent sculpture called “Catch the Wind.” The three tall sails painted red, yellow and blue are nestled among a bed of rocks at the Centennial Trail Trailhead of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and offer an inviting welcome to the city. The cornerstone of Patty’s life in Vermont was her interaction with members of the Brandon Artists Guild and the marvelous kinetic artworks that she created at the Brandon Granary and in her Vermont studios.

JAMES L. ZUTELL

James Zutell memorial service SUDBURY — A memorial service in celebration of the life of James Leo Zutell, age 61, who died Sept. 3, 2018, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13, at noon, at the Brandon American Legion.

Following the ceremony the family will receive friends for a time of remembrance.

A private graveside committal service and burial will take place, at a later date in Pine Hill Cemetery.◊

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SHOREHAM — Robin MacKissock Karov, 62, died peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in the ARCH Room at Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury, Vt. She was surrounded by family, friends and her beloved dog in her last days and up to her last moments.

Robin was born on Sept. 12, 1956 to Pearl and Robert MacKissock, who both predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her sisters Agnes Pudvah and Sandy Malinowski. She is survived by her son Nicholas Edward Karov, his wife Wendy and her two children Jeremiah and Cassidy; by her brother Ron MacKissock and his wife Melinda; her brother Dana Carey and his wife Ruth Ann; her sister Deb Gardner; and many nieces ROBIN M. KAROV and nephews. She is also survived by her dear friend Ron Willey and his wife Gina Styles, who gave devoted and steadfast friends as well as her care to Robin in her last months. She beloved dog Dozer. will be missed by her many loving Robin dedicated her life to helping

and caring for others through her work at the Brandon Training School, Vermont Adult Learning (VAL) and WomenSafe. She was a chairperson at the statewide VAL Student Advisory board and received a national award for advocacy work for adult students. She received her B.A. from Goddard College as an adult student in 2012.

Special thanks to Dr. Jean Andersson-Swayze and Lucy Pellegrini as well as to the staff at both the ARCH Room and Addison County Home Health and Hospice for their warm and professional caregiving.

A private memorial service will be planned at a future date to be announced. For those wishing to honor Robin, donations in her memory can be sent to Homeward Bound, 236 Board St., Middlebury, Vt. 05753; WomenSafe, P.O. Box 67, Middlebury, VT, 05753, or any local agency of your choice.◊

Martha Sullivan, 79, Salisbury PATRICIA ANN SGRECCI Patty’s easy smile, quirky sense of humor and creative imagination were the impetus for delightful moments of revelry and fun that resulted in lasting friendships wherever she lived. Patty’s mischievous sense of humor and kindness will be missed by all whom she touched. Anyone wishing to learn more about Patty’s art work can do so by visiting her website “Mobiles and More” at patriciasgrecci.com.

A memorial service will be conducted at the Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society in Middlebury, Vt., on Sunday, Oct. 14 at 1 p.m. The public is invited.◊

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SALISBURY — Martha Jane Sullivan, 79, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury.

Ms. Sullivan was born in Middlebury on Aug. 8, 1939, to her parents Harry and Lois (Kelsey) Sullivan. Martha grew up on the family farm in Salisbury, received her early education in Salisbury, and graduated from Middlebury High School.

She earned her B.S. at the University of Wyoming and spent several years teaching in that state and Milwaukee, Wis., before returning to Vermont.

Martha was a long-time dispatcher for the Vermont State Police, Middlebury Barracks.

Many will also remember her as a member of The Tax Team in Middlebury, her attention to detail,

and her humor.

Martha was predeceased by her parents and two sisters, Noreen Conant and Julie Dawson.

Survivors include her sister Mary Anne Sullivan and her brother Michael Sullivan, both of Salisbury.

Also her nephew Joe Conant of Salisbury; nieces Shaune, Nikki, and Stephanie Conant of Medford, Mass., and nieces Valerie (Dawson) Simpson of Middlebury and Sarah Dawson of Fort Lauderdale, Fla; Marlene Thompson of Ripton, Melissa Many of Salisbury, Shelley Sullivan of Starksboro and Monica Garthafner of Addison.

Ms. Sullivan served her native town in a variety of offices: auditor, lister, 911 coordinator, chair of Salisbury Historical Society and chair of the cemetery committee.

At the time of her death, she was

serving as Chair of the Salisbury Select Board.

When any resident had a question about the history of the town or the workings of municipal government, they would immediately contact Martha.

Martha had a lifelong love of animals, and many passersby on Route 7 would stop to photograph or pet her beloved donkeys.

A private graveside committal service and burial will take place at a later date in the West Side Cemetery in Salisbury.

Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made in her memory to the: Salisbury Historical Society, 25 Schoolhouse Rd, Salisbury VT 05769.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon.◊

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helps prevent a concentration of birds in one place around a feeder, reducing the likelihood of disease transmission and unnatural predation rates.”

As Vermonters put their gardens and yards to bed this fall, Buck has several recommendations for fall plantings, as well as seeds to procure for the spring that will safely encourage birds in backyards: • Maintain natural diversity in your yard by adding fruiting shrubs, mixed-age trees, tall grasses, and bare patches to welcome several species and fulfill multiple habitat requirements.

• Plant a variety of native plants to provide food sources for birds, such

as dogwood, choke cherry, or highbush blueberry. A list of local native shrubs that attract birds and other wildlife can be found at vtfishandwildlife.com.

• Purchase seeds for spring planting including black-eyed Susan, milkweed, and coneflowers.

• Help birds overcome parasites by providing dust baths made of equal parts fine sand and wood ash in a bird bath or small planter.

• Provide water year round.

More information on how to encourage birds to backyards with natural gardens of flowers, seeds, and berries instead of store-bought seeds is available tinyurl.com/VtBackyardHabitat.

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bird feeders out until snow is well established. With plenty of seeds and berries on the landscape, birds have enough native foods to tide them over until bears are hibernating.

“Nature provides birds with ample natural food options, from flowers to seeds to fruits and insects,” says John Buck, Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s migratory bird biologist. “Vermonters can plant a variety of native plants and provide other resources that will naturally attract birds from spring through fall. These natural food sources are healthy for birds and provide bird-lovers with a safe alternative to putting out bird feeders.

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Senator Bray deserves your continued support

Letters to the Editor Audet, Ralston are free of political party pressures

Since the time when Marie Audet and Paul Ralston announced their candidacy for the Vermont Senate I have been trying to figure out exactly what I should put into a letter of endorsement. Then a recent letter to the Addison Independent editor titled “Independents stand for what?” provided me with the answer that I was looking for and why I believe that Marie and Paul represent the best choice for Addison County.

Webster’s definition of “Independent” includes: not bound by or committed to a political party; not subject to control by others; not affiliated with a larger controlling unit and not contingent. That is what Independents stand for and it is why I proudly classify myself as a political Independent, without party affiliation. It is also why as the leaders of the major parties have been squabbling and refusing to work with each other, Independent voters have emerged as a significant voting bloc.

Independents were not always a part of my family’s political history.

I am of a blue-collar, working class background where my family members included autoworkers, foundry workers, mechanics, clothing makers, railroaders, truckers and miners. Like the overwhelming

majority of our population they quietly went about doing their jobs, sharing in the collective effort that makes our country function. They had differing political views and I remember some strong differences of opinion among them. They were proud to be Roosevelt Democrats and Eisenhower Republicans, supporting those great leaders who did not demonize opposing party views and compromised and worked with the “other side” because that knew it ultimately provided the best answer to complex issues.

They despise the political absurdity that Washington has become, and unfortunately appears to be slipping into Montpelier. Their Democrats and Republicans are in short supply.

While I believe that each of the Addison County candidates has good intention, the reality is that those with party affiliations are unlikely to oppose their party leadership — even though the opposition may have better ideas — for fear that they will be ostracized.

They can say that they will act independently but the reality is that they probably won’t. In Addison County we now have this opportunity to change the dialogue in Montpelier by electing true Independents and it may be possible that some Democratic and Republican

members will find themselves free to challenge the status quo and work for the common good.

I have known Paul Ralston for several years and while we do not always concur with each other, I have always found him to be attentive and engaging, constructively challenging my opinions. And yes, there have been times when his input has helped me make better community related decisions. I have recently come to know Marie Audet and as has been stated, “she is the real deal.” She is a caring, equally engaging and thought provoking individual. They both understand what it is like to operate businesses in our region and know the responsibilities that come with maintaining the well being of their employees, customers, and community. I would have voted for them if they decided to affiliate with a party, but am very pleased that they decided to show leadership and serve independently.

Therefore I ask that you join me in voting for Marie Audet and Paul Ralston as our Addison County Senators. I am convinced that our county and state will be better served when they are sent to Montpelier.

Nick Artim Middlebury

I serve alongside Chris Bray in the Vermont State Senate, and it is my sincerest hope that he will be re-elected. Addison County voters would be hard pressed to find anyone to serve who will be more dedicated or more committed to finding positive outcomes for regular Vermonters.

As the chair of the Senate Natural Resources Committee, Bray has been a champion of water quality, clean energy, and protecting Vermonters from toxic chemical exposure. He is a watchdog for all of us on these extremely important issues. And, importantly, Bray puts in long hours to study every angle and to consider a range of perspectives before moving forward with legislation.

Senator Bray asks important questions that get at the crux of an issue, and his inquisitive mind seeks strong solutions and a better way forward. He is not knee-jerk on any issue, nor is he someone who “goes along to get along.” When he supports or opposes an issue, careful research and preparation back his position. This job is not about politics for him; it’s about advancing well-crafted policy on behalf of the people of Addison County.

As the caucus leader, I wish all senators were so thoughtful and self-reflective in their work. Bray’s approach, values and dedication make him stand out in a crowded field of candidates this election season. Senator Chris Bray has earned your vote with hard work,

deep knowledge, and integrity. If re-elected, he will continue to work diligently — developing meaningful policy for Addison County and taking a stand on pressing issues that are shaping Vermont’s future.

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Stephanie is both a good listener and

a doer, two qualities that are essential for an excellent representative.

Stephanie Jerome understands the importance of community. A 5th generation Vermonter, she grew up in Rutland County and chose to live in Brandon because of the sense of community. She and her

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Stone letter (Continued from Page 5A) lacking substance.

The candidates should have mentioned and given their support for the many ways Vermont can and has been helping dairy farmers and for that matter all farmers.

Vermont already has in place many programs that must be continued, strengthened, improved upon and better funded. All the candidates answered that, “agriculture is important to Vermont, our economy and way of life.” But that statement is not helpful unless farmers are actually making a living.

Making a profit.

Here is an incomplete summary of some Vermont programs that are helpful to farmers, dairy and others that the candidates should be supporting: • Current Use that taxes agriculture and forestland and buildings at what their value is for food and timber production.

• Vermont Economic Development Authority and its Vermont Agriculture Credit Corporation and other programs helping to provide credit for farming, which in today’s world of technology and mechanization require huge capital investment.

• Dissemination of new information through the Vermont Extension Service, VT Agency of Agriculture, USDA research service, UVM, and private organizations.

• Numerous grant programs, such as Working Lands Enterprise Fund.

Funding innovation and expansion for farms and forest operations.

USDA Rural Development with market expansion and capital equipment grants. VT Agency of Ag has several grant programs toward similar ends. Also several grants toward assisting farmers do their share to prevent runoff to help clean up Lake Champlain.

• Sensible regulation of farming

by Vermont and US governments, which helps farmers produce and sell high quality products that meet

the high standards of our customers.

• Interaction and cooperation between state and federal programs that help farmers with conservation measures, help prevent farm runoff, help with credit, information about technology, markets and marketing, and more.

• Vermont Housing and Conservation Board providing funds for purchasing development rights, helping keep land in agriculture and more affordable, plus the VHCB grant program aimed at innovation on, and expansion of farms.

Farmer education is an essential in today’s highly technical world.

Do the candidates support VT Technical College, UVM, vocational high school and adult learning programs, access to high speed internet?

[Do they] support private organizations such as Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition, NOFA, and others that that support farmers and farming?

The only candidate to mention the pressing issue of dairy farm labor was Ruth Hardy. Too few Vermonters are willing to work on farms so it is vital to dairy farm success especially that we support the undocumented workers willing to do the hard work. The state can and has helped out here. There are also private organizations, such as churches and the Open Door Clinic in Addison County that have been very supportive.

It is legitimate to ask why all this government support for agriculture?

There are many reasons beyond it’s a Vermont way of life. We need food. Local food is best. We have natural resources — our soils and climate favorable for crops and animals. We have hard working and risk-taking farmers willing to do the heavy lifting. But the profit from farming is, well, not so good. In fact many farm families, in addition to farming, must work off farm to support the family, in

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essence subsidizing our family food purchases. Ag contributes mightily to the Vermont economy, and the attractiveness of Vermont. We’re all in this together, this Vermont success story. Active understanding and support by the state are vital.

Instead of platitudes specifics from the candidates would be useful.

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Chicken and biscuit supper in Brandon. Saturday, Oct. 13, 5-7 p.m., The Brandon Congregational Church, 1 Carver St. Homemade chicken and biscuits, vegetables, cole slaw and apple crisp for dessert. A free will offering will be taken. If you are going to the evening event at the Town Hall, come to Fellowship Hall first and have dinner with friends and neighbors. Construction free weekends makes parking much easier.

“King Pede” card party in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m., Ferrisburgh Town Hall and Community Center, Route 7. A sandwich supper and then on to an evening of fun and card games.

King Pede is an unusual game that involves “tricktaking” techniques such as in Hearts and Spades or Pitch. This is a game of fun and skill so come prepared to use your strategic thinking.

of the public will help identify the birds, observe the banding process, and can even help release the birds after they are banded.

Noonmark Mountain hike in Keene “The 2018 Midterms: A Referendum On Trump?” in Valley, N.Y. Thursday, Oct. 11, meet at 9 Middlebury. Monday, Oct. 15, 4 p.m., The Residence a.m. at the parking area at the intersection of at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Professor Matthew Routes 17 and 125 on the Vermont side of the Crown Dickinson will discuss the current unprecedented Point Bridge. Take advantage of peak foliage when political instability in the U.S., with voters seemingly you join the Green Mountain Club Breadloaf and unwilling to give one party control of Congress and Adirondack sections for this 5.6-mile round trip hike the Presidency beyond two years. Will 2018 end this with an elevation gain of 2175 Ft. A strenuous hike cycle, or will voters continue their recent habit of voting that presents the hiker with close-up panoramic views the majority party out? Free and open to the public. of the heart of the Adirondack High Peaks. More info Fully accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220 contact leader Barry Francis at 802.349.9206 or barryor pryan@residenceottercreek.com. francis@gmavt.net. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.

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16, 6:30 p.m., Computer Lab, Vergennes Union High Vermont Public Radio listening tour in Vergennes.

School, Monkton Rd. Vermont Student Assistance Thursday, Oct. 11, 5:30 p.m., Shacksbury Cider, 1 Corp. offers this free workshop to help families fill out Main St. The Tell Me More Tour is VPR’s initiative the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student to deliver on its vision to explore the whole Vermont Aid, and the Vermont State Grant application. Students story, together. Consisting of public events throughout and parents should sign up for a FSA ID at fsaid. the state through the end of the month, the tour seeks ed.gov prior to the workshop. Space is limited, so call to convene Vermonters to better understand what’s Guidance to reserve your spot. special about their communities, what issues are “Modified” on screen in Middlebury. Tuesday, Oct. 16, important to them, and how VPR 6:30 p.m., Marquis Theater, 65 Main St. Come see the can serve them better. new award-winning documentary that tells the story of Financial Aid Workshop in Bristol. a very personal mother-daughter investigative journey Thursday, Oct. 11, 6:30 p.m., into the complex world of genetically Room 2049, Mt. Abraham Union modified foods (GMOs). Q & A with MIDDLEBURY STUDIO SCHOOL — Adult Classes: Block Printing the film director, staff from NOFA-VT, High School, Airport Rd. Vermont Student Assistance Corp. offers this with Ashley Wolff, Mon PM Oils, Weds AM Painting, Thurs PM Abstract and Lieutenant Gov. and organic free workshop to help families fill David Zuckerman will follow.

Painting, Thurs AM Oils, Thurs Drawing, Friday Expressive Painting, farmer out the FAFSA, or Free Application Democratic candidate meet and Mon & Weds PM Wheel Kids: Experimental Multi Media Printing, Clay greet in Starksboro. Monday, Oct. for Federal Student Aid, and the Vermont State Grant application.

Wheel & Hand Building middleburystudioschool.org Contact Barb 15, 7-8:30 p.m., Starksboro Public Students and parents should sign up Library, 2827 Route 116. The public is 247-3702, ewaldewald@aol.com for a FSA ID at fsaid.ed.gov prior to invited to meet the Democratic candithe workshop. Space is limited, so dates for Vermont Senate: incumbent call Guidance to reserve your spot.

Senator Chris Bray and Ruth Hardy. Also present will be Mari Cordes and Caleb Elder, House candidates for Addison 4. All will be available to answer your quesKnights of Columbus breakfast in tions. Mingle and enjoy some refreshments. More info Vergennes. Sunday, Oct. 14, 8-10 a.m., St. contact Alan Quittner at 802-453-2732.

Annual rummage and bake sale in Peter’s Parish, 85 South Maple St. Mark your Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., calendars for a delicious breakfast of eggs, omelets Middlebury United Methodist Church, 43 N. (to order), hot cakes, French toast, sausage, bacon Pleasant St. Bake sale runs from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and more. Bring your family and friends. Adults $8.50/ Artist’s opening reception in Middlebury. Friday, Oct. “Touch, Caring & Cancer: Simple seniors over 60 $7.50/kids 6-12 years old. $6/children 12, 5-7 p.m., Edgewater on the Green, Merchants Instruction for Family & Friends” in under 6 free/immediate families of five or more $28.

Row. Come see local painter Rory Jackson’s latest Hunter Gordon Fundraiser horseshoe tournament Middlebury. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 1:30-3 p.m., show “A Valid Attempt.”

Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. In this free interacin Bristol. Sunday, Oct. 14, 9 a.m., 56 Airport Dr. Artist’s opening reception in Middlebury. Friday, tive class, discover how easy it is for patients and Round robin — draw partners after each game. Open Oct. 12, 5-7 p.m., Edgewater at the Falls. A recepcaregivers to use simple massage, mindful breathing, to all horseshoe players. Food and drink available. tion for artist Philip Frey’s show “Earth, Water & Sky.” acupressure, and aromatherapy to relieve stress, pain, Entry fee $20. More info: contact Mike Brown at “So very hideous an idea:” Mary Shelley’s anxiety, and nausea for themselves and each other.

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“Frankenstein” in Middlebury. Friday, Oct. Deborah Holmes open studio in Bristol. Sunday, Oct. Pre-registration required at 802-249-7071 to register.

12, 7:30-8 p.m., Atrium, Davis Family Library, 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 24 Garfield St. Come see Holmes’ A Vietnam conversation in Middlebury. Wednesday, Middlebury College. The opening reception for a Oct. 17, 3-4:15 p.m., Community Room, EastView at new fall paintings and enjoy refreshments. More info Middlebury College Library Special Collections Middlebury, 100 EastView Ter. Vietnam veteran O. at deborahholmeswatercolors.com. Part of Vermont exhibit commemorating the 200th anniversary of John Betz answers questions and shares reflections Fall Open Studio weekend.

Mary Shelley’s monstrous novel for Mary Shelley’s Hike into History in Orwell. Sunday, Oct. 14, 1-3:30 about his service in the Vietnam War, from begin“Frankenstein.” ning his training at Parris Island in S.C. in Oct. 1967 p.m., Mount Independence State Historic Site, 472 to his deployment in Vietnam in March 1968, and his Mt. Independence Rd. Enjoy the last day of the 2018 progression to squad leader six months later. Free and season with a guided hike into history. Stephen Zeoli open to the public. is your guide.

“The Search for Habitable Worlds” public talk in Free community dinner in Bristol. Sunday Oct. 14, Monthly wildlife walk in Middlebury.

Middlebury. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 5-6:30 p.m., Room servings between 5 and 6:30 p.m., St. Ambrose Saturday, Oct. 13, 8-10 a.m., Otter View 216 Bicentennial Hall, Route 125. Dr. David Latham, Parish Hall, 11 School St. Menu includes Shepherd’s Park, corner of Weybridge St. and Pulp Mill Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics and Pie made with potato, corn and hamburger, served Bridge Rd. Help Otter Creek Audubon and the Director of Science for the new Transiting Exoplanet with salad, rolls, dessert and beverages. Bring a Middlebury Area Land Trust survey birds and other Survey Satellite (TESS) will report on early results friend and/or neighbor to enjoy an evening out. All are wildlife at Otter View Park and the Hurd Grassland. from TESS, which made its first exoplanet discovery in welcome.

Meet Otter View parking area. Shorter and longer September. Free and open to the public. routes possible. Beginning birders are welcome.

Candidate forum in Bristol. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 6-8 Come for all or part of the walk. More info at p.m., Mount Abraham Union High School. 220 Airport 802-388-1007 or 802-388-6019.

Rd. The Addison County Chamber of Commerce and Annual rummage sale bag day in Middlebury.

Song Bird Banding in Addison. Monday, Addison County Economic Development Corporation Saturday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m.-noon. Middlebury United Oct. 15, 8 a.m.-noon, Dead Creek Wildlife hosts candidates for Senate and Addison 4 and 5 Methodist Church, 43 N. Pleasant St. Management Area, Route 17. Come learn House districts candidates. The public will be asked Orwell Village School Booster Club Golf why we band songbirds in a hands-on atmosphere to write a topic area on a card. During the candidate Tournament in Brandon. Saturday, Oct. 13, 9 while also getting an opportunity to practice your bird introductions, the moderator will ask questions related a.m.-2 p.m., Neshobe Golf Club, 224 Town Farm Rd. ID and much more. Bird bander Rodney Olson of to the most requested topics. Questions from the floor In this fundraiser for the Orwell Village School, play Vergennes will lead the banding workshop. Members if time allows. Tim Buskey will moderate.

18 holes in a 4-player scramble format beginning of the public will help identify the birds, observe the with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. All abilities welcome. banding process, and can even help release the birds Prizes for best team theme, best dressed individual after they are banded. and more surprise awards. Sign up online at ovsbc. Meet the candidates in Starksboro. Monday, Oct. weebly.com or Contact Stefanie Wilbur at ovsboostRummage sale/bag sale in Vergennes.

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Thursday, Oct. 18-Saturday, Oct. 20, Starksboro Democratic Town Committee hosts Charter House Coalition open house in Middlebury.

Champlain Valley Christian Reformed Church, a reception for State Senate candidates Sen. Saturday, Oct. 13, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Charter House, 73 Church St. Open hours 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Thursday Christopher Bray of New Haven and Ruth Hardy of 27 North Pleasant St. All are invited for refreshand Friday, and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday. All items East Middlebury. Also present will be Mari Cordes ments and a tour of the facilities, including the new are overstock clearance items from Your Turn Resale and Caleb Elder, Democratic candidates for the commercial-grade kitchen. Board members and Shoppe in Vergennes. Thursday, 1 bag $12, 1/2 bag Addison-4 House district. Candidate Q&A, mingle staff will be available to talk about programs and $6; Friday 1 bag $10, 1/2 bag $5; Saturday 8 a.m.-noon and enjoy some refreshments. answer questions. More info at charterhousecoali1 bag $8, 1/2 bag $4, noon-2 p.m. 1 bag $4, 1/2 bag tion.org. $2. More info call Martha DeGraaf at 802-349-0229.

Deborah Holmes open studio in Bristol. Saturday, Candidate meet and greet in Middlebury. Thursday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 24 Garfield St. Comes see Oct. 18, 7-8:30 p.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Holmes’ new fall paintings and enjoy refreshments.

Song Bird Banding in Addison. Tuesday, Another opportunity to hear what Democratic candiMore info at deborahholmeswatercolors.com. Part Oct. 16, 8 a.m.-noon, Dead Creek Wildlife dates for the Vermont legislature have to say. Senator of Vermont Fall Open Studio weekend.

Management Area, Route 17. Come learn Chris Bray, Ruth Hardy, Representative Amy Sheldon Roast Turkey Supper in Vergennes. Saturday, why we band songbirds in a hands-on atmosphere and Representative Robin Scheu will all be on hand Oct. 13, 5-6:30 p.m., Vergennes United Methodist while also getting an opportunity to practice your bird to give a brief presentation. A question and answer Church, Main St., across from the Vergennes ID and much more. Bird bander Rodney Olson of session will follow. Refreshments served. Questions?

Opera House. Menu includes roast turkey, mashed Vergennes will lead the banding workshop. Members Call Andrew Pezzulo at 802-989-1258.

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Friday, Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. “Secrets of Mount Philo: A Guide to the History of Vermont’s First State Park” in Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 19, noon-1:30 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Join Judy Chaves as she discusses the landscape history of Mt. Philo, a landscape history of Vermont, in miniature. “Sheep fever,” the devastating deforestation of the mid-1800s, Vermont’s early tourism industry, the early conservation and park movements, reforestation — it’s all there on the mountain if you know where to look.

Chili fest to benefit Open Door Clinic in Cornwall.

Friday, Oct. 19, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Cornwall Congregational Church, 2958 Route 30. Eat chili hot or mild for a good cause. Tacos served as well as vegetarian and meat chili. Sides include sour cream, chives, corn bread and hot sauce for those who want to walk on the wild side. Cost $5 per serving with all proceeds going to the Open Door Clinic.

Teen Halloween party in Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 19, 6-9:30 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Costume contest, pumpkin carving, treats, and a spooktacular movie.

Gregory Douglass in Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 19, 9 p.m., McCullough Crossroads Café, McCullough Student Center, 14 Old Chapel Rd. Douglass returns to Middlebury College in October in celebration of his tenth album and Rockumentary “Live From The Chapel.” His trio will feature Monique Citro (cello) and Lisa Piccirillo (backing vocals).

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Saturday, Oct. 20, 8 a.m.-noon, Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area, Route 17.

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Apple season breakfast in Shoreham. Saturday, Oct. 20, 8-10 a.m., Shoreham Congregational Church, 28 School Rd. Celebrate the apple season with as blueberry pancakes, French toast, home fries, sausages, egg casseroles, special apple treats, cider and beverages. Tickets $8 adults/$4 children under 12/$20 families. Bring a non-perishable item for the food shelf to help those in need.

Craft fair and raffle in Vergennes. Saturday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Parish Hall, 85 South Maple St. Crafters will sell a variety of hand crafted items such as fleece items, slippers and mittens, sweaters, jewelry, cards, knitted and quilted items, wood toys and ornaments, to name a few. A lunch and bake sale, including appetizers, pies, and breads and other treats, will tempt your taste buds. Proceeds support the repair and restoration work of the St. Peter’s Cemetery Association.

Wright Park hike in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. Join the Green Mountain Club Breadloaf Section and discover this section of the Trail Around Middlebury (TAM). An easy 2.4-mile hike with very little elevation change. More info contact leader Bruce Yelton at 802-989-7752 or praxisresearchinc@gmail. com. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

Cavalry Day in Weybridge. Saturday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., UVM Morgan Horse Farm, 74 Battell Drive. Bring a picnic lunch, rain or shine, for this family-friendly educational event to learn about the Morgan’s important role in the building of this nation: Members from the 1st Vermont Cavalry, “Co. K”, will recreate living history through Civil War reenactments and demonstrations. The day’s activities will include mounted drills, a reenactment tent, informative talks, and historical photos. More info at uvm.edu/morgan or 802-388-2011.

“Muster at the Mount: A Day of Revolutionary Discovery” in Orwell. Saturday, Oct. 20, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Mount Independence State Historic Site, 472 Mt. Independence Rd. A wide variety of presentations will examine the Mount using period documents and maps, archaeological studies, artifacts, and high-tech mapping, revealing its significance during the Revolutionary War and Northern Campaign. Suitable for all levels of interest. Tickets $25. Lunch included. Pre-registration required at 802-948-2000.

“Samson et Dalila” live in HD in Middlebury.

Saturday, Oct. 20, 1 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. The Met Live in HD continues with this production with mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča and tenor Roberto Alagna unites for this sensual French opera. Tickets $24 adults (+$2 preservation fee)/$10 students (+1 preservation fee), available online at townhalltheater.org or the THT Box Office at 802-382-9222, Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m.

Prize Bingo in Leicester. Saturday, Oct. 20, 1 p.m., Four Corners. Sponsored by the Leicester Historical Society. Refreshments available, all are welcome.

“I Am Not A Witch” on screen in Middlebury.

Saturday, Oct. 20, 3 and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, 356 College St. After a minor incident in her village, nine-year-old Shula is exiled to a travelling witch camp where she is told that if she tries to escape she will be transformed into a goat. As she navigates through her new life, she must decide whether to accept her fate or risk the consequences of seeking freedom. Free. More info at 802-443-3168 or middlebury.edu.

“Der Golem” on screen in Brandon. Saturday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m., Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Sq. The annual “Chiller Theatre” silent film presentation.

Get ready for Halloween with a very weird flick. In 16th-century Prague, a rabbi creates a giant creature from clay, called the Golem. Using sorcery he brings the creature to life in order to protect the Jews of Prague from persecution, but then complications

ensue. Silent film aficionado Jeff Rapsis will provide live accompaniment. Free. Donations accepted, with proceeds to help continuing preservation work.

Monica Rizzio on stage in Brandon. Saturday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd. Texas-bred and Cape Cod washashore, Monica Rizzio is emerging as one of the finest singer songwriters that call New England home. She’s recently found her outlaw country sound deep within the folk world. Show $20. Dinner and show $45. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show.

BYOB. Call 802-247-4295 or email info@brandonmusic.net to reserve.

Mark LaVoie, harmonica in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Long Way from Home is an acoustic solo performance by affiliate artist Mark LaVoie. His distinctive acoustic style is reminiscent of his mentor, the late great harmonica legend Sonny Terry. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

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All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast in Addison. Sunday, Oct. 21, 7-11 a.m., Addison Fire Station, jct. Routes 17 & 22A. $6/adults; $4/kids under 12. Benefit of the Addison Volunteer Fire Department. Menu includes plain and blueberry pancakes, sausage, bacon, home fries, coffee, hot chocolate and orange juice. Funds will be used to purchase equipment. More Info at 802-759-2237.

Lemon Fair Sculpture Park hike in Shoreham.

Sunday, Oct. 21. Join the Green Mountain Club Breadloaf section for this Young Adventurers Club outing. While the pace is geared towards younger adventurers (ages 4-8), everyone is welcome. Call or email YAC Leader Lauren Bierman for meeting location and details at 802-349-7498 or laurenbierman1218@gmail.com. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

Mark LaVoie in Middlebury. Sunday, Oct. 21, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Come enjoy the musical stylings of local favorite Mark LaVoie. For more than 30 years Mark Lavoie has been performing for crowds both large and small. His passion for and commitment to music, particularly blues harmonica, is admired by the many musicians who have played with him. Part of The Residence’s Sunday Music Series. Event is free and open to the public. Fully accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220 or pryan@residenceottercreek.com.

Baseball stories with Karl Lindholm in Middlebury.

Monday, Oct. 22, 3-4:15 p.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury, 100 EastView Ter. Lindholm (or Dr. Baseball around here) has an amazing passion for the game. He returns on the eve of the opening of this season’s World Series to share more stories and photographs, certainly some with a World Series focus. Free and open to the public.

Champlain Philharmonic concert in Middlebury.

Sunday, Oct. 21, 4 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Celebrating its 15th concert season, the Champlain Philharmonic, under the direction of Matthew LaRocca, will present their Annual Fall Concert entitled, “DANSA- Music from the Old Country.” Highlights of the concert include the wild and wonderful eastern European dances of Brahms and Dvorak featuring Karen Kevra on flute.

Mother Up!: Families Rise Up for Climate Action in Middlebury. Sunday, Oct. 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Middlebury Rec Center, 154 Creek Rd. 350VT is bringing together families to talk about the tough realities of climate change and to participate in the transition to a healthier and safer world. Come help launch the Middlebury Mother Up! group. Families will gather a shared meal; then children will go across the hall to the gym for supervised play while parents stay in the multi-purpose room to watch a short film and have discussion.

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Early education developmental screening in Bristol. Tuesday, Oct. 23, Bristol Elementary School, 57 Mountain St. Children three years old by Sept. 1 or four years old who have not been previously screened are invited to attend. To schedule an appointment or more info call MAUSD Early Education Program at 802-453-3674.

Community conversation in Middlebury. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 10-11:30 a.m., Community Room, EastView at Middlebury. 11 EastView Ter. Vermont legislators Robin Scheu and Amy Sheldon host a listening session. Come share your hopes and dreams for Vermont as well as issues and concerns. Free and open to the public.

Composting lecture in Middlebury. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 1 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Join speaker and Middlebury Garden Club member, Ryan Nevius to about the important topic of composting. Learn how to take kitchen scraps and yard waste and turn them into rich, beneficial compost for our gardens. Free and open to the public. Fully accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220 or pryan@ residenceottercreek.com.

Addison Central Teens Benefit Bake in Middlebury.

Tuesday, Oct 23, 5-9 p.m., American Flatbread, 137 Maple St., Marble Works. Join Addison Central Teens for a night of pizza and fun and show your support for the Teen Center. $3 for every large Flatbread and $2 for every small sold the evening will be donated to Addison Central Teens. More info about the Teen Center at middteens.org.

Madeleine Kunin in Middlebury. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m., **VENUE CHANGE** Room 229, Axinn Center, Middlebury College. Diplomat, author and former governor of Vermont Kunin will share, discus and sign her new memoir. Ruth Hardy, executive

WEDNESDAY

Rebecca Bennett on German dissent during WWI in Middlebury. Wednesday, Oct. 24, noon, Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St. Benett, Middlebury College Professor of History, who has studied extensively Germany in the 19th and 20th centuries, will outline dissent in Germany during the War. Part of the Sheldon’s series of noontime talks offered in conjunction with its current exhibit “Doughboys and Flyboys: WWI Stories by Vermonters From the Home and Battlefront.” More info at 802-388-2117 or HenrySheldonMuseum.org.

Learn the Ten Signs of Alzheimer’s in Middlebury.

Wednesday, Oct. 24, 3:30 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Volunteer community educator Lauren Bierman leads this informative workshop. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts. Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future. This interactive workshop features video clips of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Free and open to the public.

Fully accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220 or pryan@residenceottercreek.com.

“Artifacts and Interpretation: Developing the Cyrus Tang Hall of China at the Field Museum” in Middlebury. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 4:30 p.m., Sabra Field Lecture Hall (Room 125), Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Join co-curator Deborah Bekken of Chicago’s Field Museum for a discussion of the exhibition development process, the politics of display, and the conservation and design challenges behind a major museum installation. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

Dance master class: “Choreographing the Moment with Lee Serle” in Middlebury. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 4:30 p.m., Dance Theater, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Through the practice and discourse of improvisation, participants will share and question their processes when choreographing in the moment. Free. More info at 802-443-3168 or middlebury.edu.

“Art and Innovation: Understanding Transferrable Skills” in Middlebury. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 4:30 p.m., The Orchard (Room 103), Franklin Environmental Center at Hillcrest, College St. Christal Brown, Dance Program Chair and Director of MiddCORE, offers a lecture as part of the Carol Rifelj Faculty Lecture Series. Free. More info at 802-4433168 or middlebury.edu.

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Addison Independent, Thursday, October 11, 2018 — PAGE 9A

“It’s a privilege and yes, a responsibility. A dedicated individual with the years of experience and training as Peter Newton makes the decision a foregone conclusion.

As a past friend of Sheriff James Coones I recall a conversation in reference to Peter Newton “That man will be police Chief or Sheriff one day, his hard work and commitment will be rewarded”. We will miss the presence of Sheriff Keeler, not totally, I understand Sheriff Keeler will remain as advisor and deputy to Sheriff Newton. Best of both worlds. These facts are made without prejudice.”

-J. McDonough Paid for by J. McDonough of Salisbury, Vermont

THURSDAY

A Walk in their Shoes: Dementia Simulation in Middlebury. Thursday, Oct. 25, 4-5 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Join in this experience to help you understand how it feels to manage the many challenges dementia presents. Certified Dementia Practitioners guide you through the challenges of compromised vision, hearing and dexterity, which all affect cognition. Free and open to the public. Fully accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220 or pryan@residenceottercreek.com.

“The Politics of Portraiture: The Head of Gordian III” in Middlebury. Thursday, Oct. 25, 4:30 p.m., Sabra Field Lecture Hall (Room 125), Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Pieter Broucke, curator of ancient art, discusses two of the museum’s Roman imperial portraits — emperor Gordian III (225–244 CE) and his wife Tranquillina (c. 225–after 244 CE) — attributed to the anonymous third-century CE sculptor “Gordian Master.” Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

“The Emigrants” on Screen in Middlebury.

Thursday, Oct. 25, 6 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Middlebury Community Classic Film Club continues its fall season, themed “Immigration and Migration,” with this award-winning 1971 film starring Liv Ullmann and Max von Sydow — the story of 19th century Swedes desperate to escape the poverty of their homeland. Free.

Discussion to follow. Cookies, popcorn and good coffee. See great films with friends old and new.

LIVEMUSIC Left Eye Jump in Middlebury. Thursday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m., Rough Cut. Blues Jam in Brandon. Saturday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m., Sister Wicked.

802 Blues Review in Vergennes. Saturday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m., Vergennes Opera House.

Twangtown Paramours in Brandon. Saturday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

Red Hot Juba in Lincoln. Saturday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m., Burnham Hall.

Soulstice in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 13, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Notte.

Moose Crossing in Middlebury. Sunday, Oct. 14, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek.

Dana Lyn and Kyle Sanna in Vergennes. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m., Northern Daughters Gallery.

Blues Jam in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m., Rough Cut. Maiden Vermont in Middlebury. Thursday, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek.

Medicine Tribe Trio in Middlebury. Thursday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m., Rough Cut. Aaron Brush in Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m., Rough Cut. Mark Sikora in Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 19, 7-9 p.m., Notte. l l e d Moody Amiri in Middlebury. ance CFriday, Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

Gregory Douglass in Middlebury. Friday, Oct. 19, 9 p.m., McCullough Crossroads Café.

Monica Rizzio in Brandon. Saturday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

Mark LaVoie, harmonica in Middlebury. Saturday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts.

Mark LaVoie in Middlebury. Sunday, Oct. 21, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek .

Mark Sikora in Middlebury. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m., Rough Cut. Bob Mackenzie Blues Band. Thursday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m., Rough Cut.

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Spotlight on the race for the Vermont Senate The six candidates for the Senate seats representing Addison County, Huntington and Buel’s Gore were asked to comment on five important issues.

Today, for the third issue, we asked each of them to address climate change with the following prompt: Vermont is currently on track to get 90 percent

of its energy from renewable sources by 2050 and reduce its carbon footprint. Is that a goal you support, or would you advocate backing away from that goal? What measures do you see as appropriate to encourage Vermonters to reduce their carbon consumption? If you do not support the need to reduce carbon consumption, explain why. Write 250-350 words.

Marie Audet — Independent I am proud of Vermont’s commitment to the global imperative to reduce our carbon footprint.

Strategies reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and sequestering carbon in our working lands and forests for meeting this goal are critical.

Let’s use residential and commercial buildings as a prime example of this. This sector contributes 23.9 percent of our greenhouse gas emissions. When incentivized, homeowners and business owners can do their part to weatherize buildings, invest in renewable energy, or install efficient heating and cooling systems. In turn, career centers can develop training programs to teach Vermonters how to perform this work. Did you know there are programs intended to help lowincome households weatherize their homes, but there are not enough skilled workers available to meet this need?

Transportation is another example. It is by far the greatest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions at 43.3 percent. Towns and cities must have an eye on smart growth with plans that reduce

the need for vehicle use: developing walkable communities with homes, amenities, and necessities nearby, and implementing public transportation systems. Vermonters who can afford to do will be encouraged to purchase electric vehicles as municipalities create EV charging stations.

This conversation would be incomplete without agriculture,

though a small contributor of carbon emissions, our working lands and forests draw down (sequester) carbon. The good news is that the same practices being adopted to improve water quality provide the co-benefits of building healthy soils and forests that we can depend on to clean the air we breathe. And I don’t want to leave out the untapped potential of our farms in providing renewable energy.

Many environmental advocates support implementing a carbon tax, but I do not believe this is the best way for Vermont to reduce and sequester carbon. Taxation is a regressive approach that will disproportionately affect rural and low-income Vermonters, many of whom have older homes and must drive long distances to work and to buy groceries. Vermonters are motivated by ethical, practical, and financial incentives. Productive, goal-oriented, community-wide initiatives will inform our personal choices until they are part of our culture. Paul Ralston and I want Vermont to be leaders in environmental stewardship, not in taxation. Together, we can do better.

Christopher Bray — Democrat Climate change is a real and present danger. It is not coming, it is here, and it is already loading us with enormous environmental and public health costs — including an estimated 200,000 annual deaths in the U.S. from fossil fuel emissions, and the billions spent rebuilding after each “record-setting” hurricane.

In the face of this reality, we must act. Vermont has a plan — the Comprehensive Energy Plan — that established our 90 percent renewable energy by 2050 goal.

We can and must shift as rapidly as possible away from carbon-based (fossil) fuels that now produce “dirty” electricity, transportation, and heat.

This may sound like grim news to some readers — but pause and consider: Do you actually like fossil fuels? Not likely. You probably actually want the electricity, transportation, and heat you get from fossil fuels.

Vermont produces no fossil fuels, so when we rely on them, we have to buy them from out-of-state and out-of-country — exporting $1.5 billion each year. Herein lies a great opportunity: rather than import this energy, we can produce it locally.

Vermont’s clean and healthy

energy future is electric — and the reason is simple: we know today how to generate electricity renewably, using wind, solar, hydro, and biomass. And using this locally-generated energy we can deliver not only the electricity we need, but also the transportation and heat we rely on.

We also need to maintain our efforts to reduce energy consumption by continuing our work

in conservation, weatherization, and efficiency.

Taken together — electricity, transportation, heat, and efficiency — creates Vermont’s Clean Energy Economy, which is one of the largest economic opportunities for our state. Clean energy is already the fastest-growing sector of our economy, and 18,800 Vermonters make all or some of their living in it, often earning a good wage; while the median wage in Vermont pays $21/hour, solar jobs, for example, are paying an average of $27/hour.

There is much more room for growth as we expand from replacing dirty electricity with clean, and then increasingly use that clean electricity for transportation (with electric vehicles that run on electricity that’s the equivalent of gas costing 80¢–$1.50/gallon); for heat (with electric heat pumps that are three times as efficient as oilfired boilers); and all while reducing our needs through additional conservation and efficiency work.

None of this work is exported — it requires activity here, in Vermont, town by town, building by building, and vehicle by vehicle. And when we are building this clean energy economy, we are building a stronger, healthier Vermont.

Look for candidate thoughts on education in next Thursday’s Addison Independent.

Peter Briggs — Republican The Shumlin administration pushed the 90 percent/2050 CO2 goal, and the legislature at the time agreed, but Vermont is not “on track” at all. CO2 levels are rising. tinyurl. com/y9m35zs6.

I cannot stress enough the difference between myself and my opponents who see expensive and unreliable solar and wind as the primary alternatives to fossil fuel generation.

Instead, I would be in favor of more electricity from Hydro Quebec as a source of clean, reliable, affordable energy which would quickly reduce Vermont’s CO2 levels.

I would also encourage the use of biofuels — biological sources of renewable energy including biochar, biogas, and biodiesel. Biochar provides heat energy, as the char is produced, replacing coal and gas in electric power plants. Biochar builds soil fertility, improves water quality, and sequesters CO2 (making it the only renewable that is CO2 negative).

Biogas is available to every suburban home with systems that

turn vegetable and animal waste into burnable gas. Biogas can be used for cooking, water heaters, even powering your car. On farms larger biogas generators turn manure, moldy silage and used bedding into fertilizer and biogas, which can be used to produce

heat and power. Excess power can be sold to the grid.

Farms can replace the diesel they use with biodiesel produced from crops such as soybeans that can be grown on most Vermont farms. This will promote diversity, sustainability, and help balance out the over-supply of milk and hay found on farms now.

Just as we use many different kinds of fossil fuels, each with its own unique characteristics, so their replacements are going to be many different kinds, each with its own unique places where it will work the best.

Finally, conservation and efficiency are more cost effective at reducing fossil fuel consumption than solar panels or wind turbines, which require taxpayer provided subsidies worth more than the electricity produced. Vermont’s legislature should not be in the business of picking favorites, or mandating by statute the types of energy choices we make, or cars we drive, without regard to the costs vs. benefits.

Archie Flower — Libertarian Our environment is of vital concern to all who share space on this “pale blue dot”; modern industry is equally vital, as our civilization is built upon our current energy infrastructure. We must look as far forward as we can, having learned every lesson we’re able to from our past, in order to build a sustainable future for both energy and our environment.

Fossil fuels have (as most things do) both costs and benefits. The benefits are easier to see: skyscrapers and jet airliners, cruise ships and cars, smelters and silicon chip fabricators.

There is scarcely a thing we can point to in our society which is not, in some way, a result of our fossil fuel economy. But we must look beyond the obvious and think about our path forward — fossil fuels come with a steep price tag when we consider “the unseen” costs. These costs come not only in the form of pollution of our bio-sphere, but also as pollution of our market via subsidies for fossil fuels.

As the saying goes “all politics is local.” I’d extend this to “all energy is local” and “all environmental awareness is local” as well. One of the best ways for Montpelier to help

Vermonters build sustainable homes and sustainable lives is to get out of our way. Reducing our total tax burden would allow us to invest in technologies for our homes like geothermal heat pumps, solar-thermal or solar-electric. Reducing our total dependence on the grid would make our entire infrastructure more robust, more secure and more sustainable.

In talking with our neighbors, I hear Vermont values echoed again and again — sustainability, frugality, individual and local control. We already want to do the right thing, Montpelier just needs to get out of the way. Individual awareness, individual action, community as well as nation-wide education — and a free market to enable these — are the ways we can move our society forward to build a new energy economy that is compatible with long term sustainability, and which works with the environment rather than against it.

Ruth Hardy — Democrat I support the goal of reducing Vermont’s carbon footprint and obtaining 90 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2050.

The effects of climate change are already negatively impacting Vermont, with extreme weather damaging our infrastructure, heat waves straining energy supplies and impacting public health, and pollution endangering natural resources. Further, the prospect of long-term climate change is stressful for Vermont’s young people, causing anxiety about their future.

The good news is that transitioning to a clean energy economy has a positive ripple effect, promoting the local economy, stronger communities, and healthier people. We can continue improving the energy efficiency of our homes, commercial buildings, and public facilities.

Several state and local initiatives are already helping Vermonters reduce heating and cooling energy loss, and upgrading our housing

stock can help address the shortage of affordable homes. Maintaining funding sources such as the Clean Energy Development Fund is important.

Vehicle exhaust is the largest source of carbon pollution, so reducing reliance on cars is vital for addressing climate change, but also for public health and economic opportunities. We should expand the use of public transportation options, including school and public buses, and support regional commuter rail opportunities. We can make our downtowns more vibrant and people-friendly by installing bike lanes, and support bike commuting by establishing safe bike routes between towns.

We should invest more in Vermont-grown renewable energy sources, reducing our dependence on imported oil and gas and creating good-paying local jobs. Vermont-sized wind, hydro, and solar projects, agriculture-based energy production, bioenergy, geothermal, and other clean-tech solutions will reduce our carbon impact while encouraging sustainable local economic growth.

Paul Ralston — Independent

Climate change is resulting in fast-developing threats. The “discovery” of oil, considered a revolutionary advancement for civilization, is now understood to be an existential concern. Interestingly, the bulk of the Rockefeller fortune accumulated when petroleum was refined into kerosene to replace whale oil for lighting — before adoption of the internal combustion engine. The whale-hunting industry was decimated by this discovery.

There is a growing concern, even a despair, over the effects of climate change. It’s honorable to be a leader in the effort to evolve our climate impact. What matters now are the choices we make that might result in a meaningful contribution in Vermont.

Carbon is one way to measure human impact. Consider the full carbon cycle. The carbon released can be partly balanced by the carbon our land sequesters. Vermont, throughout its non-native settlement history, has undergone a series of changes in our lands’ carbon sequestration capacity — the long-term locking of carbon in forests and soils. New

technologies and practices can help improve sequestration. I am especially interested in the potential of biochar to sequester carbon in soils while improving nutrient fixation.

I favor public policy that will incentivize innovation and behav-

ioral change. I prefer an incentive to switch to low-carbon fuels over a tax on all carbon fuels — just like we’ve been doing with non-fossil fuel electricity.

Efficiency and sequestration are our best, most cost-effective, least disruptive strategies. We effectively use incentives through Efficiency Vermont to encourage change in electric consumption. Unfortunately, Efficiency Vermont’s funds come from a surcharge or “tax” on electricity use. As electricity use declines, the funds available for further efficiency work also decline. Efficiency must be a funding priority, and funds must come from broader, less regressive sources.

Our economy is still dependent on truck transportation for most goods — things like food, local micro-brews, trash and recycling, and yes, propane and heating oil deliveries.

We can convert farm, forest, and consumer organic inputs (“wastes”) into “feedstock” for anaerobic digesters to make methane that can power vehicles, heat our spaces, and process our goods. Marie Audet and I believe we can do better.

Addison Independent, Thursday, October 11, 2018 — PAGE 11A

Keeler (Continued from Page 1A) area fire departments and a no-cost detainment venue for local offenders County voters on Nov. 6.

“It’s time for someone else to take awaiting arraignment at the Addison the helm,” Keeler said on Monday County Courthouse.

But by the end of a 20-year during one of his last days with a department he began serving 46 contract with the U.S. Marshals in 2012, Keeler was ready to close the years ago.

Keeler has been outspoken in jail. It had become an unprofitable saying he hopes that “someone enterprise as the number of else” is his current lieutenant, inmates declined, he noted. And the department didn’t Peter Newton, who’s have the wherewithal to involved in a race for deliver the inmates their sheriff with independent “We’ve come federally guaranteed Kevin Gibbs, Bristol’s a long way. access to an interpreter, former police chief. And I couldn’t law library, full-time Newton defeated fellow have done this medical staff and other Middlebury Democrat job without the services.

Ron Holmes in a “It wasn’t Democratic primary in staff that has worked for me. manageable,” Keeler August.

Keeler leave the I’m proud of my said. “I called the U.S. Marshals when I took office nice and tidy for staff, for how his replacement. hard they work over in 2012 and told them we would be He’ll keep the and for how closing the jail on May memories.

Keeler began as a loyal they are.” 1. That was one of the — Sheriff happiest days of my part-time deputy with Don Keeler life.” the Addison County Keeler was so Sheriff’s Department opposed to the county (ACSD) in 1972.

Richard Nixon was president, just jail that he declined shifts as a jailer. coming to grips with the Watergate But he conceded the contract with scandal. A gallon of gas cost 55 the U.S. Marshalls did yield some cents. You could buy a Ford Pinto for valuable renovations to the ACSD $2,078. Terrorists killed 11 Israeli headquarters, including an elevator athletes at the Munich Olympic and handicap-access upgrades.

It also housed some interesting games.

The ACSD had one vehicle and people, according to Keeler. He recalled one “guest” who had been deputies were packing revolvers.

When the Keelers sold their filling captured after a bank robbery in station at 16 Court St. in 1988, Enosburg. Keeler asked the guy Keeler’s predecessor and mentor — how he’d been caught so quick. The the late Sheriff Jim Coons — asked man, according to Keeler, confessed him to sign on as a full-time deputy. he’d given the teller a “give me the Keeler wasn’t keen on it, but gave money” note written on one of his own deposit slips. in.

Funny stories aside, he was “Jim and I were like brothers,” Keeler said. “I hope I made him convinced the jail had to go.

“The jail didn’t serve the proud.”

Twenty-four years later, in 2012, community the way I thought it Keeler stepped into his dear friend’s should, and I argued with Jim position following his death. He ran about it, even though I was his best friend.” he said. “I just didn’t think for a term in his own right.

Coons probably would be proud we should be in the jail business.”

Keeler acknowledged some of this of the condition in which Keeler is leaving the department, though his year’s candidates for sheriff have protégé has solidified the operation called for reopening the jail, which in part by dismantling down some of he believes is an unrealistic goal.

“This building was built in the amenities Coons had built during 1864,” Keeler said. “That jail has his three decades in charge.

Chief among the casualties was not changed. We’d be looking at $450,000 a year just in labor costs. the county jail.

Coons during the late 1990s If someone could come up with that landed an $890,000 grant from the kind of money, God bless ’em.”

And reopening the jail would mean United States Marshals Service to substantially renovate the 1864 displacing the Addison County Unit jailhouse and offices. The jail for Special Investigations (ACUSI). employed five full-time deputies to Led by Det. Sgt. Ruth Whitney, the supervise federal detainees awaiting ACUSI helps area police agencies trial for various offenses, ranging bring to justice suspects in assaults from white collar crimes to drug and sex crimes against adults and trafficking. children.

Along with being a source of local Keeler welcomed ACUSI into the jobs, the ACSD jail also provided renovated former jail space on Dec. free night-shift dispatching for five 23, 2012.

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“That was my goal the day I became sheriff,” Keeler said.

He noted his department also gave Whitney a vehicle and paid for her training.

“I was glad to contribute that to the SIU,” Keeler said. “I felt so strongly about the program, and I still do.”

Along with the decision to host the ACSUI, Keeler is proud of his efforts to get his deputies more engaged in law enforcement throughout the county.

The ACSD currently contracts with the United States Forest Service and 17 communities to provide traffic enforcement and other services. There were only five such contracts when he began as sheriff. Revenue from the agreements pays for the deputies’ time; meanwhile, the towns get money from traffic tickets that are issued, Keeler said.

“I now have four or five people working on these contracts every day,” said Keeler, who has placed a premium on hiring full-time deputies who are able to nimbly move from task to task. A deputy, on a typical day, might work three hours doing traffic enforcement in New Haven and then spend the rest of the day transporting prisoners to the Courthouse. The next day, that deputy might be providing security at a local event or construction site.

The sheriff’s department has six full-time deputies on staff. There were only one or two full-timers when Keeler came on board in ’72.

“It’s hard in this day and age to operate with part-time law enforcement (officers),” Keeler said.

The ACSD has also bolstered its equipment during Keeler’s tenure. The department now has 17 vehicles at its disposal, along with modern, reliable firearms. The ACSD was one of the first local law enforcement agencies to issue body cameras to its officers.

ADDISON COUNTY SHERIFF Don Keeler will soon retire after a 46-year run with the department.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

“We’ve come a long way,” Keeler said. “And I couldn’t have done this job without the staff that has worked for me. I’m proud of my staff, for how hard they work and for how loyal they are.”

Keeler’s not sure what he’ll do with all his time during retirement.

He’s a big football fan. He and his longtime wife Kathy have three grandchildren and a family camp on Lake Dunmore they’d like to visit more often.

Fellow law enforcement officials said they’ll miss Keeler for the leadership he brought to the department and for his sense of humor.

“Don raised the level or professionalism in that agency,” said Middlebury Police Chief Tom Hanley. “He’s had a can-do attitude.”

He credited Keeler with helping Middlebury Police in many ways, whether it be security at the annual

Cider Stock festival, or backup at the scene of a crash.

Vermont State Police Lt. Jeffrey R. Danoski, commander of the New Haven barracks, first met Keeler a decade ago at the Vermont Police Academy. Both were firearms instructors at the time.

“Don and I immediately hit it off and became good friends,” Danoski recalled. “Don, from the beginning, has been very supportive of me in my career… We spent a lot of time at meetings, discussing work and instructing new academy recruits on the firing range, but we also spent a lot of time talking about deer hunting and football.”

During firearms training week for the new recruits, the academy’s kitchen staff would always make seafood Newburgh for lunch on Fridays, Danoski said. Keeler, a big man with an appetite to match, didn’t want to be late for lunch on

Fridays.

“It was like a tradition and it was only made twice a year, specifically only during firearms week,” he said. “Since the day I met him and worked with him, Don could not wait for Friday lunch during firearms week… All he wanted and waited for was his one, two, maybe three bowls of seafood Newburgh.”

Keeler was one of the first people to congratulate Danoski when he took command of the New Haven barracks.

“Don and his sense of humor will certainly be missed at the Addison County chiefs’ meetings,” Danoski said. “I congratulate Don on his retirement and wish him all of the best. It was an honor to know him and work with him.

“And now he can eat seafood Newburgh anytime he wants.”

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

Market Perspective Q3 2018

US Stocks Make Lonely Advance

After enduring a choppy start to 2018, US stocks rallied broadly in the third quarter with the Dow Jones Industrial index rising 9%.

Every sector of the economy saw gains, with healthcare (+15%) and industrials (+10%) leading the way. Overseas markets were left behind as most major European and Asian indexes were flat.

Japan proved the exception, but its 7% gain was partially offset by a 3% weakening of the yen to the dollar. The dollar also rallied against the Euro and most emerging market currencies, a trend that could undermine the President’s efforts to reduce the trade deficit. As we highlighted last quarter, rising trade and fiscal deficits pose a key risk to the medium-term outlook for the economy.

For now though, the US remains the world’s strongest economy.

The private sector continues to add more jobs than there are people entering the workforce, a condition that has in the past given rise to inflation. This has persuaded the Fed to raise its key borrowing rate by ¼ point for the third time this year. Long-term rates have largely followed the Fed’s lead, with 10-year Treasury yields up ¾ points this year to more than 3%. Because bond prices fall when interest rates rise, returns on fixed income have largely been negative in 2018. Gold has also suffered from the rising rate environment, having lost 5% in the third quarter and more than 8% for the year.

The consensus outlook seems to be that fiscal stimulus and increasingly confident consumers will keep the US economy chugging along for another couple of years. Implicit in that view is that inflation will remain moderate enough that the Fed won’t feel the need to aggressively raise interest rates. This outlook also discounts the likelihood that a trade war with China (or even Europe) will meaningfully disrupt US industry.

The main problem with the consensus is that facts have a way of changing the outlook – quickly. Less than a year ago the consensus view was that European growth was recovering, the Chinese government had successfully slowed financial speculation, and that we were about to embark on a sustained period of synchronized global growth. As a result, every major stock market index returned more than 20% in 2017. It didn’t take much more than a couple of middling economic data points and the spectre of a trade war to upend that consensus and bring the global stock rally to a screeching halt.

We mention inflation and trade conflict as potential risks not because we consider either highly likely to upend the US economy in the near-term, but because we feel both are meaningful enough risks to factor into any assessment of whether stocks are attractively valued.

In our opinion, the market is not properly considering these risks – at least when it comes to US stocks – which may be understandable: it has been more than 25 years since US inflation topped 3% and an entire generation of adults has no memory of anything resembling the kind of inflation that was the norm from the 1960s to 1980s. In addition, it has been more than 80 years since we last experienced a trade war and the economic convulsions that resulted when President Hoover greatly expanded trade protections and our trading partners retaliated, so relatively few living adults have any memory of that. Yet history suggests that the catalyst for the next major drop in stock prices may be something currently considered so improbable that it isn’t yet on most people’s minds as a risk.

Humans are inclined to believe that the recent past will repeat, a psychological phenomenon known as “recency bias,” so investors tend to pile into investments that have recently done well, such as US technology stocks. Most successful long-term investors, on the other hand, anticipate change and refuse to chase past performance. Instead, they implement strategies that work over the long-run, are aligned with their specific goals, and are durable enough to withstand reversals of fortune. Such investors also possess the temperament to stick with their plans, even when the prevailing consensus suggests they are wrong. That’s a quality we all need now, when conditions are relatively benign, and especially in the future when they become less so.

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Letters to the Editor More tolerance needed in our political discourse Across from the Middlebury Inn, in the small park that is enclosed by the rotary, there is a monument to Middlebury’s soldiers who answered our country’s call during the Civil War and World War I. I can find the name of my great-grandfather Patrick Mulligan who, with dozens of fellow Vermonters from Middlebury and Cornwall, stood in Company E 14th Vermont Volunteer Infantry. On a hot early July day in 1863, the brave soldiers of Company E faced the desperate charge of General Pickett’s Virginians.

A bit further down I can place my finger on the name of my great uncle Frank L. Goss, who was a machine gunner in the 4th Infantry Division at the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne in France in 1918.

Our little town has changed greatly in the 150 years since my great-grandfather served and the almost 100 years since uncle Frank waited at the train station down by Fire and Ice to travel to Fort Devens in Massachusetts for basic training. We live in different times with challenges and dangers unimaginable to them.

The Middlebury of 2018 is a far more diverse and complicated community than it was during their lifetimes. Were they able to return

from their past to visit our present, they would recognize some parts of Main Street — the Congregational Church, St. Stephens, or perhaps the Addison House (which is now the Middlebury Inn). They would marvel at the Cross Street Bridge and be astounded by the college on the hill that has grown to dominate the village. It is a different world and a vastly different Middlebury.

Recent letters in the Independent have reminded me that Vermont has become less of a quiet backwater and more part of the mainstream of American culture than my great uncle or great-grandfather could ever have imagined. The editorials and letters in this paper discuss political issues and national events and thoughtful and diverse opinions are voiced. No one would argue that we have not gained a great deal since my forbears served both Middlebury and our country. We are safer, more prosperous, better educated and far more connected by electronics and personal transportation. Yet it seems we have become at the same time less tolerant and less respectful of cultural and political diversity.

Reasonable people can have disagreements. They can survey the same events and come to

remarkably different conclusions.

It seems that we are in danger of losing our ability and willingness to respect other opinions and come to compromises. Granted most of us respect the concept of being “uncompromising.” It connotes deep conviction and a desire to be progressive, both laudable qualities.

But the gridlock so evident in Washington concerning critical national issues like who sits on the Supreme Court and gun violence reminds us that the loss of civility and the ease with which we disrespect and dismiss those who may disagree with our positions creates a climate where no useful progress towards solutions can be found.

If we tout diversity and respect, then we must be willing to model those qualities and not have them be more than mere empty words.

I think the motto of think globally and act locally is apt. We ought to be concerned about important issues and national issues, but we must also be able and willing to discuss them here at home in Vermont in a fashion that promotes understanding and pathways to compromise. I think my great uncle and great-grandfather would approve of that.

J.M. Ross Middlebury

Bray a respectful, modest and hard working lawmaker I happily support Chris Bray for re-election as Senator for Addison County, Huntington and Buel’s Gore.

Here’s what I like about Chris Bray.

He knows a lot about all the subjects we could ever wish our Senator to know and always wants to learn more. He takes classes and studies. He asks questions and listens. He pays attention to new ideas and ways of thinking. He’s fair and respectful, making him a good leader. As Sen. Campion, a member of Chris’s committee, said in VT Digger, “He’s a listener. He wants to hear from everybody.” “He doesn’t bully people. He looks for agreement and understanding.” He strives for consensus and unanimity in legislation.

Chris has learned a lot through his lifetime of working. He’s a small business owner, a horse farmer and a teacher. He’s worked in corporations and technology, on the Vermont Milk Commission and Biomass Energy Development, the Agriculture and Energy Committee, VT Forestry Study Group, and the Rural Econom-

ic Development Program. He’s won recognition and awards from the VT Natural Resources Council and the Council of State Government and was appointed to the VT Supreme Court Professional Responsibility Program. He’s been active in Rotary Club, Middlebury Land Trust, and United Way. He’s been an EMT and coach for kids’ sports and is active in his Town of New Haven.

He’s modest and doesn’t advertise himself. His focus is his work — and for Chris that means what’s good for Vermonters — not just for some but for all of us. Like he does with other legislators, Chris takes citizens’ concerns seriously, with respect and attention. He’s honest and caring, thoughtful and patient.

State government has the responsibility to help with Vermonters’ basic needs and he keeps this in mind about all of us: working people and the under- and unemployed; families; big and small businesses owners and farmers — all of us who need good childcare and good schools, affordable housing, jobs, livable wages and benefits, primary healthcare, clean land and water.

He has crafted state laws about and worked on all of these issues.

This year he worked on bills promoting primary health care, economic development, equal pay for equal work, and equal rights. He is chair of the Natural Resources and Energy Committee, promoting smart economics and energy research; both renewable energy — wind, water, solar — and non-renewable — gasoline, oil and fracked gas. He’s working on a healthy soils program for farmers; safety from toxins; cleanup and prevention of water pollution now and in the future.

In his mind, economic growth and transition to clean energy go together. For example, The Farm to Plate and renewable energy programs Chris sponsored created thousands of jobs and hundreds of small businesses.

Every year Chris Bray proves himself to be a serious, hardworking, and strong leader in the Senate.

We need him and we are fortunate to have him. He deserves our support and our votes.

Anna Rose Benson Weybridge

Tanger letter (Continued from Page 7A) understands that strong public schools are more important than ever in helping young people succeed, and that a good education is a right, regardless of income. She supports teachers, administrators and staff, and is a tireless advocate for children.

Stephanie is a breast cancer

survivor who recognizes that healthcare is one of the biggest challenges for Vermonters of all ages. She wants to make sure that health care is affordable and covers addiction and mental health.

As a millennial woman, economic growth and community are priorities for me, and Stephanie will be a

strong advocate for Brandon, Pittsford and Sudbury. Now, more than ever, women’s voices are needed in business and politics. Stephanie will ensure that Vermont is a place where people from all backgrounds can thrive, no matter what stage in life.

Joanna Tanger Sudbury

Hatch. (Hatch, it’s worth noting, was one of the panel of aged white male Republicans who were too scared to speak directly to Ford about her testimony because they knew how bad it would look.)

Julie Swetnick, after alleging sexual misconduct by Kavanaugh during high school, was attacked by Republican senators who released a former boyfriend’s uncorroborated slur against her.

In response to these and other outrages, hundreds of brave women trekked to Washington on their own dime to support Ford’s testimony and oppose Kavanaugh’s confirmation.

For their trouble, they were dismissed

by Trump and other Republicans who falsely claimed they were “paid protestors.”

Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell swept aside women’s cries that we should believe Ford and other survivors of sexual assault.

Instead, McConnell claimed, it was GOP senators who were “literally under assault” for supporting Kavanaugh.

Obviously the majority leader doesn’t know the definition of “literally.” But Christine Blasey Ford and all the other survivors do.

Gregory Dennis’s column appears here every other Thursday and is archived on his blog at www. gregdennis.wordpress.com. Email: gregdennisvt@yahoo.com. Twitter: GreenGregDennis.

Dennis (Continued from Page 5A) Deborah Ramirez, a Yale classmate of Kavanaugh’s who said he humiliated her during a heavy drinking episode in college, was called “messed up” by Trump and a “phony” by Sen. Orrin

Letters to the Editor can be found on Pages 4A, 5A, 7A and 12A.

Addison Independent, Thursday, October 11, 2018 — PAGE 13A

Pearce

Route125 safety

(Continued from Page 1A) needs.”

Seniors on Monday morning will walk — or run — 8.5 miles from Starksboro’s Jerusalem Schoolhouse on Jerusalem Road to Zeno Mountain Farm. Over the years VUHS senior classes have raised thousands of dollars annually for a variety of causes, including donations to Porter Hospital and the UVM Medical Center.

Those donations have always been tied to a community member’s situation, and sometimes to a classmate. Seniors Kylie Comeau and VERMONTER KEVIN PEARCE, a former world-class snowboarder who Ezekiel Palmer said before Pearce’s suffered a serious head injury in 2009, speaks at Vergennes Union High talk it means a lot to the class members School Tuesday morning about his accident, his recovery and the Love that they are honoring Alexopoulos’s Your Brain foundation he started. The VUHS senior class walkathon will donate some of its earnings to Love Your Brain. request to support his cause.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell “Michael came to us and he was “I will heal this. I got hurt 10 years telling us about Love Your Brain, of your body … This is your control this great organization, and he’s been system,” he said. “This thing lets me ago, and I’m still getting better,” trying to be part of it for a couple of love my pets. This thing lets me love Pearce said, shortly before fistbumping Alexopoulos and receiving years now. And so this was a great my family.” way for us to find that connection.

His foundation pushes for a standing ovation.

And also just doing something for a protection for any activity that poses SENIOR WALK-A-THON Palmer said the seniors hope the classmate was really near and dear to a threat of head injuries, such as our heart,” Comeau said. skiing, snowboarding or biking — he inspirational message from Pearce, Palmer agreed with Comeau that said without a helmet he would have who plans to meet them on Monday support for the idea was strong among died at the bottom of the Park City at Zeno Mountain, will give their walk-a-thon a boost. their classmates. halfpipe.

“It means so much to be able to “I think the idea of “You go negative “There’s no one who walking for a classmate can come up to me help community members, to help who suffers from a and you’re going after this talk and say, Mike, to know that people are there TBI and was injured to go down. You ‘I don’t wear a helmet. for him, and to give back to others as a young child, who go positive and I’m cool,’” Pearce said. who aren’t as lucky as some of the came to us and chose you’re going to Pearce also said Love rest of us, who have suffered from … the Love Your Brain go up.”

Your Brain means not these traumatic brain injuries and Foundation, which dwelling on “automatic other disabilities,” he said. “Just to be — Kevin Pearce supports other people negative thoughts,” or able to give back to people is a really cool thing.” with the same kind of ANTs. Comeau called it heartwarming to disability, I think that really gets on “The hardest things to get rid of are see how the charity walk can both the good side of people,” Palmer said. the ANTs,” he said.

“Everybody is just really supportive Pearce told students not to be “impact certain people’s lives” and and coming together.” harsh on themselves, such as calling create unity among her classmates.

“We all go our separate ways. There PEARCE SHARES STORY themselves stupid after mistakes.

Pearce’s presentation could boost “You’re not stupid. Don’t go to are some people at the career center. the seniors’ fundraising efforts. that negative place,” he said. “You There are some people at Walden It included home movies and a short go negative and you’re going to go (the VUHS off-campus alternative film documenting his meteoric rise on down. You go positive and you’re education program). There are people in my class that I haven’t seen for the international snowboard circuit, going to go up.” including his first-place finishes And Pearce asked them to pick weeks,” she said.

“It’s just something to bring us going head-to-head against multiple each other up if they saw friends all together and remind us that these Olympic gold medal-winner Shaun going down that path.

White; footage of his devastating “You guys have got to be there for are the people that we started out with from day one, before the injury practice fall and his three-month one another,” he said. hospital stay; his lengthy recovery He also recommended meditation even happened. They remember of most, but not all of his functions; and mindfulness, a few moments him (Alexopoulos) going through his frustration that he can no longer of quietness and escape daily from all that, they remember the whole compete; and his growing focus on overwhelming thoughts made process, and how he’s doing now helping others with TBIs. possible by being still, closing vs. how he was doing then, and all Pearce spoke about his journey and eyes, and focusing on inhaling and the progress he’s made. So it’s just really interesting to see how you can his work. exhaling.

“I became one of the best “It’s impossible to stop thinking, be so supportive of one another, and snowboarders in the world, and that but you can slow your thoughts be there for each other at a time of was pretty cool,” Pearce said. “And down,” he said. “When you meditate need.”

The seniors and longtime charity that’s how it all started.” all you have to do is come to your walk staff advisor Lee Shorey believe He talked about pushing the breath.” envelope to learn a new trick that he “This has helped me to heal in ways other schools should consider similar knew White was also mastering, and that I can’t even explain,” he added, efforts.

“The idea is maybe we can get tons getting injured despite taking every before persuading more than 300 precaution. First came an ankle injury, people to do so in unison for a minute of schools all over the place doing it.

Maybe someday it will be a national which he said was an easier problem in a pin-drop quiet room. than the brain, which is slower to heal “Look at how chill we all are now, thing where everybody walks to support a cause,” Palmer said. “I and also requires more research. right?” Pearce said.

“When you break a bone it’s pretty In response to questions Pearce said think all of us want it to spread.”

Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at simple to fix it,” he said. double vision remains a major side andyk@addisonindependent.com.

But repairing his brain? effect, and he tilted his head back.

“I worked hard to get back,” Pearce “Now I see two of everything,” he said. “This has taken everything I said, adding his brain still is not able have.” to “give him all the information” he STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP A central part of his message is that needs.

MANAGEMENT no one should take his or her brains But he said he was convinced he AND CIRCULATION for granted. would beat all his problems, despite October 11, 2018, Addison County “This is the most important part what his doctors told him.

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for the Route 125 safety repairs. road as steps VTrans could take (Continued from Page 1A) “That’s been a tough stretch for while preparing to remove the State Police.

“Our communities’ reactions to a long time,” Jacobs said. “I know ledge. it’s not easy work to “While I don’t disagree (with a this accident have been just take (the ledge) big project), I feel it’s a really long significant,” Lougee “That’s been a out; obviously, this way out,” she said. wrote to Flynn. “This tough stretch is the beginning of a The selectboard on Tuesday is just the most recent long process.” agreed to advise Lougee to add a in a string of fatalities for a long time.

Given the time sentence to his letter urging Flynn on this portion of Route I know it’s not it might take for to also consider short-term safety 125. Older residents easy work to VTrans action on the measures. of each community just take (the request, Selectwoman Meanwhile, Selectwoman Laura independently pointed ledge) out; Heather Seeley said Asermily urged drivers themselves out that there have communities to be more careful on that stretch been a number of other obviously, this is the should also advocate of Route 125. fatalities in the vicinity the beginning of shorter-term “I’d just like to encourage that a long process.” for of this ledge.”

Lougee told the — Holmes Jacobs measures to make one thing we could all do is slow Route 125 safer down,” Asermily said. “I know that Independent that near its intersection distractedness is a growing concern “crash information over the years is unfortunately more with Cider Mill Road. She cited of all our users — motorists, anecdotal than ‘hard info,’” so he decreasing the speed limit (from cyclists and pedestrians.”

Reporter John Flowers is at was unable to provide historical data the current 40 mph), posting on accidents at or near the location warning signs and narrowing the johnf@addisonindependent.com. where Rubright died.

Still, the anecdotal evidence of crashes at that spot is powerful.

Steve Huestis, a former Bridport selectboard chair, told Lougee, “In my lifetime too many people have lost their lives at that hill. In December 2002 two adults, one child and twin unborn babies died in an accident there. When I was in school a college student lost their life when hit by a car.”

Cornwall Road Commissioner North St., New Haven, VT Brian Kemp reported losing a friend to this stretch of highway.

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Trump (Continued from Page 1A) appointed by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein as special counsel to the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate, as Rosenstein put it, “any links and/or coordination between the Russian government and individuals associated with the campaign of President Donald Trump, and any matters that arose or may arise directly from the investigation.”

What this new “Mueller Report” may contain — and what might follow from it — are subjects of roundthe-clock speculation, including Graff’s talk, titled “Decoding Robert Mueller’s Investigation,” which drew an audience of more than 60 people.

Graff grew up in Montpelier and now lives in Burlington. His parents both well known journalists and Middlebury College grads (while at Middlebury his mother, Nancy Price Graff, edited the Middlebury Campus newspaper, and his father, Chris Graff, worked at WRMC, the college radio station). He spoke this

week as part of the “Meet the Press” lecture series, which was established in 2003 by Scholar in Residence Sue Halpern under the auspices of the Middlebury College Institute on Working Journalism.

Garrett Graff, as they say, wrote the book on Mueller. Literally: “The Threat Matrix: Inside Robert Mueller’s FBI and the War on Global Terror” (2011) weighs in at more than 600 pages. He has been writing about Mueller since 2008 and about the Russia investigation since the beginning.

In his talk, Graff broke the Mueller puzzle down into different pieces: • Money laundering and past business deals of former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort, lobbyist Rick Gates, and various “pro-Russian elements.”

• Information influence operations

by Russia’s Internet Research Agency, which included thousands of fake posts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

• Active cyber penetrations

by Russia’s Main Intelligence

Directorate into several computer networks, including the one owned by the Democratic National Committee.

• “Sketchy” contacts between Trump campaign officials (Donald Trump Jr., Jared Kushner, Mike Flynn, George Papadopoulos, Carter Page and others) and Russian businessmen and government figures.

• Obstruction of justice, including alleged conversations Trump had before firing FBI director James Comey.

• Additional investigations whose connections have not been revealed to the public, including the past business deals and campaign finance violations of former Trump attorney Michael Cohen.

Graff discussed recent news stories that may have revealed additional pieces of the puzzle: • The Wall Street Journal reported last week that Republican activist Peter W. Smith allegedly raised $100,000, under the guise of “a scholarship fund ... for Russian

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GARRETT GRAFF, BURLINGTON-based journalist and FBI expert, decoded the Robert Mueller investigation into Russia and the Trump campaign during a Tuesday afternoon talk at Middlebury College.

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students,” in an effort to obtain emails that had been stolen from Hillary Clinton by hackers. (Smith committed suicide days after talking with the WSJ in May 2017.)

• Examining data related to revelations that had been dismissed during the presidential campaign, cyber experts now suggest that contact between the Trump campaign and a Russian bank may indeed have occurred, according to a story forthcoming in the New Yorker.

Mueller’s investigation has so far publicly initiated criminal charges against 33 people, six of them Americans.

He has established the four “corner pieces” of his puzzle, Graff told his

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audience. His job now is to fill in the middle of the puzzle. Every time a new piece is introduced, the question becomes “is this an end piece or a middle piece?” At the moment only Robert Mueller knows.

The puzzle analogy, taken a step further, gets rather complicated, Graff told the Independent on Wednesday: “It could be that we’re seeing two or three puzzles being assembled before us (by Mueller). We see lots of pieces but we don’t know what the picture is or which pieces go with which puzzle. Is piece X a part of this puzzle or that one? Or is it a puzzle of its own?”

The week before his visit, Graff told

the Middlebury Campus he thought perhaps Mueller’s investigation was in its “seventh inning.”

In covering the investigation, one of the advantages Graff has as a magazine reporter and book writer, he told the Independent, is the ability to step back and keep the larger picture in mind — which is harder to do for his peers in newspaper newsrooms who have to chase the story down every day.

“Part of my work over the last year has been explaining the issues, like at last night’s talk, and helping readers organize information,” he said.

The media have done a great job covering the investigation, he added, and uncovering some of the puzzle pieces.

“A lot of work has been advanced by journalists and investigative reporters. The Trump Tower meeting (June 9, 2016, in which Trump campaign officials are alleged to have discussed with a Russian lawyer and others information considered to be damaging to Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton) came to light via journalists.”

The challenge is determining how far down into the “conspiracy theories” it’s useful to go. While investigative journalism often produces results that are less dramatic, less corrupt and about “80 percent less weird” than the original stories, “that hasn’t played out here,” Graff said.

“Stuff has turned out to be even weirder than we originally thought — about 140 percent more weird.”

Reach Christopher Ross at christopherr@addisonindependent. com.

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McLaughlin named Community Reinvestment Act Officer at NBM MIDDLEBURY — The Board of Directors of National Bank of Middlebury has appointed Meaghan W. McLaughlin to be Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Officer for the bank following an

“Outstanding” rating from the most recent exam under Intermediate Small Bank designation.

McLaughlin joined NBM in 2010 and is an assistant vice president, Business Community Lender, and will continue in this role. Her responsibilities as CRA officer include coordinating, developing and administering the bank’s CRA compliance program.

Regarding her new role as CRA Officer, McLaughlin said, “I am excited for the opportunity to continue National Bank of Middlebury efforts to serve our small businesses and low to moderate income residents

though lending, investments and community service.”

McLaughlin has a BA in Economics from Bucknell University and is attending the Stonier Graduate School of Banking. She has more than 15 years of banking experience in a variety of roles. She serves on the Addison County Chamber of Commerce Board, as well as a co-chair of the Charlotte Children’s Center Parent Committee. She previously served on the board of Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effect’s (HOPE), which is an Addison County agency dedicated to improving the lives of low-income individuals.

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Monkton biologist honored for saving native species COLCHESTER — Green Mountain Power on Oct. 4 honored longtime Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist Steve Parren with one of the state’s top environmental awards — the GMP-Zetterstrom Award. Parren, a Monkton resident, has helped save multiple endangered species, raised funds for non-game wildlife conservation and volunteered hundreds of hours on his own time to help turtles and amphibians.

Making the honor even more special for Parren, the award coincides with the 100th anniversary of the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and the

STEVE PARREN, A Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist and Monkton resident, holds a photo of an osprey that he received along with the GMP-Zetterstrom Award at a ceremony near Lake Champlain in Milton.

GMP-Zetterstrom Award is named for a woman Parren once collaborated with to save endangered ospreys.

“I am humbled. To receive an award named for Meeri Zetterstrom, one of the most determined and selfless environmentalists I have known, is incredibly meaningful to me,” Parren said. “When Meeri began her work to restore ospreys to Vermont, few people thought it could happen, but she persevered and proved all the doubters wrong — including me. That taught me an important lesson I have carried with me ever since — the value of public education and volunteerism to wildlife protection and conservation can never be overestimated.”

Zetterstrom’s advocacy earned her the nickname Grandma Osprey, and the GMP-Zetterstrom Environmental Award is given annually to one person, business, group or non-profit that has made a significant contribution to Vermont’s environment. The award is accompanied by a $2,500 donation to the winner’s environmental cause, in this case the Vermont Nongame Wildlife Fund.

Zetterstrom began her efforts to help restore endangered ospreys at Lake Arrowhead in Milton in the late 1980s. Despite long odds, indifference by others, and years of effort without success, Zetterstrom was an impassioned advocate who remained focused on her goal. Thanks in part to her leadership, ospreys were removed from the endangered species list in 2005, and the Zetterstrom Award was created and announced shortly before she died in 2010.

GMP Vice President Steve Costello, who worked on osprey protection with Zetterstrom and Parren for years, said this year’s award presentation brought the project full circle.

“Meeri and Steve both brought incredible passion to wildlife

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PRE-SCHOOLERS SHYLOH BERNARD, left, and Zander Newman admire their freshly picked apples at Happy Valley Orchard recently. The kids traveled to the Middlebury orchard with fellow students from Ark Preschool in Vergennes.

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conservation,” Costello said. “Meeri’s and Steve’s determination to bring ospreys back decades after the last successful nesting in Vermont bordered on quixotic, but they never lost their hunger to help them. Steve has demonstrated an equal commitment to other non-game species, working for nearly 30 years to help creatures from ospreys and bald eagles to salamanders and turtles. It’s doubtful anyone in Vermont has been

involved in protecting as many endangered creatures as Steve.”

Fish & Wildlife Commissioner Louis Porter called Parren a tremendous example for all. “There is no one more deserving of this recognition,” Porter said. “Steve’s devotion to protecting Vermont land, waters, reptiles, birds and other animals is an inspiration to many of us who have the pleasure of working with him. The word is way over-used,

but his commitment to his work, which includes hundreds of volunteer hours each year, is nothing short of amazing.”

Past Zetterstrom Award recipients include Sally Laughlin, a scientist whose work was instrumental in restoring three species of endangered birds in Vermont; Michael Smith, the founder of Rutland’s Pine Hill Park; Margaret Fowle, who led Vermont’s peregrine falcon restoration program;

the Lake Champlain Committee, which works to protect and improve Lake Champlain; Kelly Stettner, who founded the Black River Action Team in southern Vermont; Roy Pilcher, founder of the Rutland County Chapter of Audubon; Lake Champlain International, a nonprofit working to protect, restore and revitalize Lake Champlain and its communities; and Marty Illick of the Lewis Creek Association.

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Trail hut primarily sustainable, locally (Continued from Page 1A) Brook Hut will sleep 10 people in sourced materials. “We wanted to bunks once it is completed this fall. partner with another nonprofit and The kitchen will be outfitted with they were looking for a client for pots, pans and utensils for 10 and a their semester program,” Thompson propane stovetop. There is no running said.

Part of the hut’s allure is its water; guests will treat water from the adjacent stream or use snowmelt proximity to the Rochester/ in the winter. Unlike other Vermont Randolph Area Sports Trail Alliance (RASTA) Brandon Gap backcountry huts, the Backcountry Area, a building is insulated “It was cool popular backcountry ski and outfitted with a to see a big, trail system that often propane stove for heat.

Reservations opened for heavy building fills the parking lots at the top of Brandon Gap the hut Sept. 15, with the in the sky and on snowy winter days. opening night scheduled to swing it The new hut is also just for Dec. 1. around using 1.8 miles off of The According to just a rope.”

Long Trail.

Thompson, the hut — Executive In the winter, the hut is already starting to Director RJ is a 2.5-mile skin or pay for itself. Funded Thompson snowshoe from the Bear through a combination Brook Ridge ski trails, of fundraising, grants and lodging expenses, Thompson which are part of RASTA’s network. expects the building will cost It’s also adjacent to a 7.5-mile about $75,000 to build and install. network of trails designed for hiking By the end of September, the hut in the summer and back-country was booked every weekend from skiing in the winter.

In the summer, the hut can be December through mid-April. At $155 per weekend and holiday accessed by car and is compliant with night and $110 per weekday night the Americans with Disabilities Act from October to Memorial Day, with a ramp. In the winter, visitors Thompson says those funds are will get to the hut via a 2.3-mile skin or snowshoe from the parking area. starting to add up.

The hut is also located right off The Chittenden Brook was designed and built in Waitsfield of the proposed Velomont Trail, a by students at the Yestermorrow 130-mile network of mountain bike Design/Build School, using trails that, if approved in the pending

Robinson Integrated Resource Project, would run from Killington to Stowe. Additionally, RASTA President Angus McCusker says his organization is working with the Green Mountain National Forest and has applied to develop new backcountry glades in the vicinity of Chittenden Brook Campground at Round Top and Corporation mountains. If approved, that project would double the acreage of the existing Brandon Gap Backcountry Area.

SETTING UP THE HUT Each half of the Chittenden Brook Hut was installed separately on Sept.

28 via what Thompson called a “team effort.” The Forest Service’s website advises that the campground’s access road “cannot accommodate trailers over 18 feet,” and yet Reggie Fields, owner of Grantham, N.H-based Field and Sons Transportation Inc., was able to maneuver the building on a trailer at least that long with less than an inch of room to spare — side to side — over the last bridge to the campground.

Richard Hutchins of Barre-based Hutch Crane Services designed and implemented the system by which the 75-ton Hydraulic Truck Crane lifted each half of the cabin off of the trailer, swung it through the trees, and lowered it onto an 11-piece GoliathTech, concrete-free helical screw pile system. Engineer

Kricket McCusker coordinated the building’s arrangement on the piles, as Thompson and other workers pulled it into position using a mix of ropes and pushing with their hands.

“It was cool to see a big, heavy building in the sky and to swing it around using just a rope,” said Thompson. The second half of the

building took about half an hour to install.

Over the next few weeks, a deck will be built and finishing touches like the concrete countertop and wood panels carved by hand to be the silhouettes of Vermont’s high peaks will be installed in the hut’s interior.

Angus McCusker, who was also

Kuczynski said.

“I know that if they decide it’s a go, if they decide it looks promising, I don’t think they’re going to want to lose it.”

Kuczynski said district officials will make formal contact with Ferrisburgh again soon. The ACSWMD executive board was set to meet this past Wednesday (Oct. 10), and the full board will meet again on Oct. 18.

“We are going through the process of obtaining information, and we will have something to get back to the selectboard with after either the executive board meeting or the

full board meeting on Oct. 18,” Kuczynski said.

CITY RECYCLING CENTER Meanwhile, with the Vergennes recycling center set to close on Dec. 31, ACSWMD and Vergennes-area officials do not yet have answers for residents who would prefer a dropoff center to curbside waste and recycling collection.

Any resident anywhere can contract with a private hauler for curbside service, but some who have long driveways or live in rural areas with slower snow removal schedules have said they prefer drop-off facilities.

City Manager Matt Chabot question of whether it is a suitable was asked if there had been any site.

“That will be part of the discussion about keeping the city recycling center open on short-term discussion, obviously, when we basis after December, possibly get together,” Chabot said. “I have under ACSWMD management, concerns, obviously. It’s kind of the or about any other short-term gateway to Vergennes.”

Chabot said he could see how alternatives. a recycling and trash “I am not aware of drop-off center might be any short term plan successfully sited and (or other) after 12/31,” “Recycling is screened on the parcel, Chabot responded in going to be an issue in 2019.” pointing to a berm an email.

Ferrisburgh, — City Manager behind the Agency of Addison, Panton and Matt Chabot Transportation park-andride lot, for example, Waltham as well as as one possible way to Vergennes residents have been able for years to drop off shield the facility from view. not only recycling, but also trash, at “We would work closely with the center. The city has contracted whoever designed the project,” he with trash haulers, in recent years said. “It really depends where it is C&J Haulers, to collect trash onsite. on the parcel.”

Towns have budgeted the cost Chabot acknowledges he doesn’t of the center into their annual know what the immediate steps spending plans, with Vergennes will be, although he is sure many paying 50 percent of the center’s area residents will be dealing with costs, Ferrisburgh funding 20 change in how they handle their percent, and the other three towns trash and recycling. chipping in 10 percent apiece.

“Recycling is going to be an issue But Casella Inc. this past spring in 2019,” Chabot said. announced a price increase for Kuczynski said any permanent hauling recycling that boosted the facility, at the Ferrisburgh site center’s projected annual cost by or elsewhere, would take time to $34,600 to roughly $107,600, and permit and build. In the meantime the Vergennes City Council voted ACSWMD will be working with to fund it just through December the Vergennes-area communities rather than June 2019, as originally on short-term options, which might planned. The other towns agreed to include a place to park trucks. do so just through December, also.

“I think it’s obvious to everyone Chabot plans to hold a meeting it’s going to take some time, and with selectboard members and there are probably going to have to ACSWMD officials this month in be some type of short-term interim an effort to discuss the issue and collection facility,” she said. “What brainstorm solutions. form or shape that will take yet, He expects the towns to also bring I don’t know, but there will be up at the meeting the talks between something.”

ACSWMD and Ferrisburgh about Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at the Route 7/22A parcel, and the andyk@addisonindependent.com.

A NEW FRONT-COUNTRY hut was installed at Chittenden Brook Campground off Route 73 in Chittenden late last month. It is the fifth in a chain of huts the Vermont Hut Association is helping build or refurbish along the length of the Green Mountains.

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present at the hut’s installation, called the hut’s installation, “a sigh of relief. It’s been a long time in the works.”

“This is just incredibly exciting,” said Thompson, gesturing to the hut.

“To think about all of the stories, adventures, the great meals that will be shared here for years to come.”

Trash center (Continued from Page 1A) including, but not limited to: Act 250; Timing; Regional Planning Commission Transportation Plan; Vergennes Truck Route Transportation Planning; Terms of Easement; Financing and all other associated costs.”

Kuczynski said that, because state officials opposed an earlier proposal for an auto dealership on the site, a potential solid waste district Act 250 application could also be an issue for officials. She said ACSWMD engineers will discuss concepts with the state as part of the process.

The Ferrisburgh selectboard has

already voted to discuss a potential sale with the district, and Kuczynski has met with listing broker Duncan Harris on the property.

“Now it’s a matter of us gathering the information so that they (the ACSWMD board) can decide if it’s going to be a lease, if it’s going to be a purchase-and-sale contingent upon the permitting and other elements. How much information do they need before they want to make a counteroffer? Duncan gave the price for the property that he is authorized to give, and I’ll take that back to the executive board, and so we’ll decide what the next step is,”

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MUHS boys even score with Commodores Sports BRIEFS Field hockey: Mt. Abe only winner ADDISON COUNTY — In local high school field hockey earlier this week Mount Abraham remained unbeaten, while Middlebury dropped a home game to a top Division I team and OV fell at home to the top D-III team.

EAGLES On Monday the Eagles rode Molly Laurent’s first-half strike to a 1-0 victory over visiting Mount Mansfield. Jalen Cook set up the goal, and goalie Chessley Jackman worked a three-save shutout as the Eagles improved to 7-0-2. MMU goalie Amelia Sanborn stopped six shots.

The Eagles, Division II’s top team, were scheduled to visit Essex on Wednesday after the deadline for this setion.

TIGERS On Monday visiting D-I title contender South Burlington (9-1) defeated the Tigers, 8-0, as Lilly Truchon scored three times for the Wolves and goalie Ainsley Hultgren stopped five shots. Tiger goalie Cassie Bettis made 18 saves.

The 1-8 Tigers were scheduled to travel to Colchester on Wednesday.

OTTERS Visiting Windsor on Tuesday improved to 8-3 and took over first place in D-III by topping the Otters, 3-2 in overtime. Alia Edmunds gave OV an early lead, but Windsor rebounded to head at the half, 2-1.

A Riley Keith goal with 7:23 left in regulation knotted the score, but Hannah Wood’s second goal of the game was the OT game-winner for Windsor. Two Windsor goalies combined for four saves, and OV goalie Ellie Ross made nine.

OV dropped to 6-4 but remained in fourth place in D-II and in position for a quarterfinal home game.

Tigers snap VUHS streak, extend own

By ANDY KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY — Tuesday’s boys’ soccer game between visiting Vergennes Union High School and host Middlebury was a rematch of a Sept.

25 game that proved to be pivotal for both the Commodores and Tigers.

On that day the host Commodores hung a 1-0 upset on a Tiger team that probably took them a little too lightly.

Since then, VUHS had reeled off four straight wins to improve to 6-4 heading into Tuesday and put itself in line for a Division III playoff home game.

And after his team lost that game, Tiger Coach Reeves Livesay talked to his team about playing a full 80 minutes every time out. And they had responded with three straight wins to improve to 6-3-1 before this week.

On Tuesday Livesay saw more of the same as his Tigers controlled play in a 3-0 victory, one that also moved them into position for a D-I home game.

“I think they played well. Today was another pretty complete game, where we started well and we played hard all the way through the finish,” Livesay said. “I think we came out with a focus and knew what we wanted to do. We didn’t always execute perfectly, but they we’re really trying to do what we wanted to do and stuck to the game plan.”

Senior forward Tucker Moulton sparked the offense with two goals, the first of which came in the 10th minute and was the product of a pretty buildup.

Moulton said the Tigers have been working hard on both what they do well, such as attack opposing defenses through the middle with the help of their talented central midfielders,

MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School freshman goalie Lucas Palcsik punches the ball away from charging Commodore Ezekiel Palmer and preserves his shutout in the Tigers’ 3-0 win Tuesday afternoon.

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and what the need to improve, such pressuring defenses from the flanks.

At the same time, he said, they have taken Livesay’s message about focus to heart.

“We’ve just been developing both what we’re not the best at and what

Trio, quartet earn Ralph Myhre wins MIDDLEBURY — Weekly competitions are still alive and well at Ralph Myhre Golf Course.

In Oct. 4 Thursday Bill Davidson Men’s Golf the threesome of Jim Hadeka, George Cady and Bill Brown prevailed, with the trio of Nick Causton, Chuck Beazley and Jeff Stetson taking second.

In Friday Mixer action on Oct. 5 the foursome of Charlene Bryant, Jim Bryant, Bob Cameron and Sheila Cameron came away with the win, with the quartet of Deb Hadeka, James Hadeka, Gail Smith and Wes Smith in second.

ScoreBOARD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Field Hockey 10/8 Mt. Abe vs. Mt. Mansfield.................1-0 10/8 S. Burlington vs. MUHS....................8-0 10/9 Windsor vs. OV........................ 3-2 (OT) 10/10 Colchester at MUHS.....................Late 10/10 Mt. Abe at Essex...........................Late Boys’ Soccer 10/9 MUHS vs. VUHS..............................3-0 10/9 Woodstock vs. OV............................3-2 10/9 Milton vs. Mt. Abe.............................3-0 Girls’ Soccer 10/8 Rice vs. Mt. Abe................................1-1 10/9 OV vs. Bellows Falls.........................3-0 10/10 Mt. Abe at Missisquoi....................Late 10/10 Spaulding at VUHS.......................Late 10/10 Mill River at MUHS.......................Late COLLEGE SPORTS Field Hockey 10/9 Midd. vs. RPI....................................4-0 Men’s Soccer 10/8 Midd. vs. Utica..................................6-0

TIGER SENIOR BEN Turner looks for an opening during Tuesday’s game against Vergennes Union High School.

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we’re good at,” Moulton said. “And I think mentality is a lot of it. We went into the first game thinking that we had it in the bag, and that was obviously a mistake, because mentality is a huge contributor to how you play in a game.

And so think after that loss we just decided we had to be a lot more mentally focused and we had to train and condition and just get better overall.”

Commodore Coach Kevin Hayes said his team could have played better, but credited the Tigers.

“They played really, really well.

You’ve got to hand it to them. They moved the ball well, made us chase a lot. We came out flat, stayed flat, and really didn’t find our purpose,” Hayes said. “We weren’t able to connect passes, and it was partly them, partly us.”

Hayes said team defense — VUHS had allowed one goal in its five wins, with goalie Gabriel Kadric and defenders Jack Halpin and Kai Williams in the middle and Jonathan Willis and Robbie Bicknell on the flanks doing good work — and opportunistic scoring, a fair share of it from Ezekiel Palmer, had sparked his team’s winning streak.

(See Soccer, Page 2B)

(See Schedule, Page 3B)

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Cross-country teams vie in Thetford Woods Trail Run THETFORD — Middlebury Union High School runners Jack Christner and Mary Ann Eastman posted the best local finishes in the boys’ and girls’ 5-kilometer races, respectively, in Saturday’s 28th Annual Thetford Academy Woods Trail Run. In fields of more than 600 runners and about 50 teams, Christner came in 38th in the boys’ race, while Eastman finished 73rd in the girls’ event,

the only runners among the MUHS, Vergennes, Mount Abraham and Otter Valley competitors to crack the top 100 in either race.

Essex (50 points) cruised to the win in the boys’ race, with U-32 (99) second and Burlington (159) third. The Tigers were 20th at 652, VUHS was 28th (801), OV (1,278) finished 49th, and Mount Abe was 50th (1,397).

Champlain Valley (87) won the girls’ race,

followed by Amherst-Pelham (Mass.) at 145 and Essex (188). MUHS 652) was 24th, and OV (1,347) finished 46th. The Commodores and Eagles did not field full teams and did not score.

The top finishers for each local team in the boys’ race (up to seven) were: 38. Jack Christner, MUHS, 18:10.30.

103. Thomas Nevins, MUHS, 19:08.96.

147. Wade Mullin, VUHS, 19:36.53.

148. Ben Huston, VUHS, 19:36.96.

173. Nico Brayton, MUHS, 19:48.20.

175. William Carpenter, MUHS, 19:48.89.

182. Gabe Praamsma, VUHS, 19:51.26.

187. Parker Todd, OV, 19:53.34.

234. Spencer Hurlburt, VUHS, 20:17.36.

237. Erich Reitz, VUHS, 20:19.22.

291. Nathaniel McVeigh, MUHS, 20:43.31.

(See Runners, Page 3B)

Aces duel as Sodbusters stage annual open event

Schedule

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Football 10/12 BHS/SBHS at MUHS.................. 7 PM 10/13 NCU at Mt. Abe/VUHS................ 1 PM 10/13 Mill River at OV........................... 7 PM 10/19 CVU at MUHS............................ 7 PM 10/19 OV at North Country................... 7 PM 10/20 Mt. Abe at Fairfax....................... 1 PM Field Hockey 10/12 MUHS at CVU....................... 3:45 PM 10/12 Rice at Mt. Abe...................... 3:45 PM 10/13 Spaulding at OV........................11 AM 10/16 Rice at MUHS........................ 3:45 PM

TIGER JUNIOR JOSEPH Findlay knocks the ball away from Commodore senior Ezekiel Palmer Tuesday afternoon in Middlebury.

Eagles catch fish

ANGLING IN THE first Vermont high school bass fishing championship this past Saturday, Mount Abe junior Eben Clifford, left, and Colby Lathrop, a sophomore, show off the bass they caught in the competition. The exhibition competition sponsored by the Vermont Principals’ Association took place in Lake Champlain off South Hero. With 2.66 pounds of bass, the Mount Abe duo came in 13th place out of 15 teams.

St. Albans Messenger photo/Josh Kaufmann

BRISTOL — A perennial horseshoe pitching luminary held off a rising star to claim the Class A title at the Sodbusters Open tournament, hosted by the Sodbusters Horseshoe Pitching Club at its Bristol courts this past Sunday, Oct. 7.

With a ringer percentage of 70.28, former world champion Brian Simmons won with a 6-1 record and 201 total ringers. Fellow Sodbuster Tyler Howard, who was third at the world championships in Florence, S.C., this past summer, claimed second in the Open with a 4-2 record and a 73.2 ringer percentage.

Sunday’s competition featured 39 pitchers, including participants from Vermont, New York and Connecticut.

Full results for Sodbusters finishers, with win-loss record and ringer percentage, were: CLASS A: 1. Brian Simmons, 6-1, 70.28; 2. Tyler Howard, 4-2, 73.21; 3. Michael Devino, 4-2, 55.65; 4.

Dan Gonyaw, 1-4, 45.51; 5. John Remy, 1-4, 41.95.

CLASS B: 1. Jennifer Bassette, 6-1, 38.72; 2. Michael Brown, 4-2,

40.29; 4. Charlie Frost, 1-4, 32.76; 5.

Ken Cassidy, 1-4, 32.58; 6. Destinnie Wilke, 1-4, 31.90.

CLASS C: 5. Leon Ross, 2-4, 32.28.

CLASS D: 2. Maurice Cyr, 4-1, 22.50; 6. Lou Cousino, 1-4, 11.84.

CLASS F: 1. Jackie Gorton, 6-0, 12.80; 3. Beverly Forgues, 4-2, 6.33; 4. Christopher Hudson, 3-3, 10.34; 5.

Steven Brown, 2-4, 7.59.

The club will host its 22nd Annual Roger Forgues Sr. / Fall Finale Horseshoe Tournament this Sunday, Oct. 14, at 56 Airport Drive in Bristol (behind the American Legion).

All are welcome to compete in this non-sanctioned tournament, which officials said is a “Hunter Gorton Fundraiser.”

The entry fee is $20 per person. It will be played in a round robin format, with partners drawn after each game.

Check in at 9 a.m.; play starts at 9:30 a.m. Food and drinks will be available.

For more information, contact Mike Brown at 453-2219 or mbrownie56@comcast.net.

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Girls’ soccer: Otters only winner Soccer ADDISON COUNTY — In local high school soccer action earlier this week the Otter Valley girls won, the Mount Abraham girls earned a home tie, while the Eagle and Otter boys came up short on the road.

The Vergennes boys visited Middlebury on Tuesday; see story on Page 1B. The Commodore and Tiger girls were scheduled to host games on Wednesday after the deadline for this edition.

OV GIRLS The Otter girls won at Bellows Falls on Tuesday, 3-0, as high-scoring midfielder Olivia White

recorded a first-half hat trick before leaving with what Coach John White described as an ankle bruise. Lauren Konarski set up two of the goals, and Mary Kingsley assisted the third.

The Otters improved to 5-6 with their fourth win in five outings.

EAGLE GIRLS On Monday the Mount Abe girls battled visiting Rice (6-1-3) to a 1-1 tie. The Eagle girls took the lead on Addy Harris’s first-half strike, but Rice’s Alex Dostie knotted the score late in the second half. Goalie Justice Green made seven saves for the 3-5-2 Eagles, and two Rice goalies

totaled five stops.

The Eagles were set to visit Missisquoi on Wednesday.

EAGLE BOYS On Tuesday host Milton blanked the Eagle boys, 3-0. Caden Button and Nick Desouza led Milton (5-4-2) with a goal and an assist apiece, and two goalies combined for five stops.

Goalie Ethan DeWitt made eight saves for the 3-6-2 Eagles.

OV BOYS On Tuesday host Woodstock edged the Otter boys, 3-2. Details were unavailable before deadline.

OV dropped to 3-6-1.

Middlebury men tie No. 3 Tufts, club Utica MIDDLEBURY — In recent action the Middlebury College men’s soccer team picked up a home tie against undefeated NESCAC foe Tufts and went on the road for a non-league victory. In the team’s past five games, Middlebury is 3-0-

2 and has outscored its opposition, 16-3, with two shutouts.

The Panthers improved to 5-2-3, 2-2-2 NESCAC, and will head to league foe Trinity on Saturday.

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Tufts knotted the score at 25:25, on a Sterling Weatherbie’s header set up by a free kick.

Three minutes into the second half Potter’s rising shot from the top of the penalty area went just over the crossbar. Tufts had backto-back chances midway through the frame on shots by Zach Lane, but Middlebury keeper Matthew Hyer (four saves) corralled each bid.

Middlebury’s Henry Wilhelm had the only shot on goal in the first overtime, while Lane had the only shot in the second. Jumbo goalie Conner Mieth finished with one save.

On Monday the Panthers blanked host Utica, 6-0. Utica, which received a dozen saves from Randy Miksch, dropped to 4-8-1. Hyer played most of the game in goal for the Panthers and recorded one save.

Scoring for Middlebury were O’Grady, from Drew Goulart in the second minute; Aidan Robinson, from Goulart in the 29th minute; Brendan Barry, from O’Grady in the 43rd minute; Kyle Moffat, from Ben Potter in the 60th minute; Robinson, on a corner kick in the 74th minute; and Jacob LaBranche from Davis Oudet in the 83rd minute.

The Panthers earned advantages of 27-1 in shots and 10-1 in corner kicks.

(Continued from Page 1B) “We’ve been very tight defensively,” Hayes said. “Those half-chances we talked about earlier in the season, we’ve been able to capitalize on those.

And playing defense in the other team’s half, we’ve been able to press a little bit more than we did today, and we’ve been able to move the ball well in their half.”

But on Tuesday the Tigers made life tough on the Commodores from the start. The back line of Ben Crawford and Spencer Doran in the middle and Devon Kearns and Joseph Lindsay on the flanks allowed only four shots on starting goalie Lucas Palcsik and reserve Logan Pierson-Flagg, who played the final 10 minutes. Central midfielders Eben Jackson, Ben Turner and Owen Palcsik consistently dictated play and disrupted the Commodores, and Moulton posed a constant threat.

The first goal came after the Tigers crisply switched the ball at midfield from the right side to Findlay near the left sideline. He found Turner back near the center dot, and Turner quickly forwarded the ball to Jackson.

The quick movement and use of width created space, and Jackson relayed the ball to Moulton cutting straight into the right side of the box, and he found the lower left side.

Kadric made four of his six saves in the first half to keep the score at 1-0, including diving to knock a closerange Anthony Garner header wide right. Turner, Owen Palcsik and Owen Connelly were among Tigers who had good looks. The Commodores earned two late corner kicks, but Lucas Palcsik tracked down Josias Salomao’s long bid on one, and Turner headed away the other.

Moulton made it 2-0 in the second half’s seventh minute. The Tigers worked the ball to him along the 18, and he moved from right to left along the top of the box to create space for a left-footed shot before unleashing a

VERGENNES UNION HIGH School junior Jeffrey Stearns charges around Middlebury defender Benjamin Crawford Tuesday afternoon.

Middlebury won the game, 3-0.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

bullet inside the left post.

Kadric soon afterward went to his knees to deflect a Connelly shot from the right side wide and dove to knock away an Andy Giorgio bid. But after Henry Carpenter’s strong run drew a Commodore foul in the box Jackson made it 3-0 by lacing a penalty kick into the left side at 18:10.

After Lucas Palcsik corralled Cameron Mclaughlin’s low 18-yard shot toward the left corner for his final save, Pierson-Flagg came in. Mclaughlin had a shot sail wide, and Pierson-Flagg ranged out of the penalty area to knock a dangerous Jeffrey Stearns free kick out of harm’s way in the 33rd minute.

That play erased the best VUHS chance to avoid the shutout. In all, the Tigers outshot the Commodores, 19-4.

Hayes said the Commodores can bounce back by relying on their defense and regaining their offensive poise.

“We’ll go back to that template. I’m confident we can,” he said.

Moulton said the Tigers were determined to play better vs. the Commodores this time around.

“We’re were trying to be dialed in, focused, but we were also fired up because we knew that it was a home game, it was a team that we have a bit of a rivalry with. I know a couple of the guys from the other side, so there’s always a bit of competition between us. So I think we were excited to go into this and try to play a lot harder.

And I think we did that,” he said.

And Moulton believes the Tigers can continue to succeed if they remember the lessons they have learned since the loss at VUHS. “If we bring the same level of skill, the same tactics that we’ve used, and the same intensity, then I think that we’ll produce the results that we want for the rest of the season,” he said.

Panther field hockey remains unbeaten MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury College field hockey team, ranked No. 1 in NCAA Division III, picked up two more recent wins in recent action, including an overtime home win over No. 3 Tufts in a key NESCAC game.

The 11-0, first-place Panthers, winners of 27 straight, will visit NESCAC foe Trinity on Saturday.

They are NESCAC’s only undefeated team.

On this past Saturday the Panthers (6-0 NESCAC) edged stubborn Tufts, 2-1, when Erin Nicholas scored with 1:12 gone in overtime.

The Panthers scored on their first OT possession after stopping a Jumbo advance. A series of passes worked the ball up the field to Nich-

olas, just over midfield on the right side. Nicholas burst down the right side into the circle, beating several defenders on the way, and flicked a shot that bounced in off Tufts goalie Emily Polinski (three saves).

Both teams converted first-half penalty corners. Middlebury took the lead four minutes in. Isabel Chandler inserted to Grace Jennings at the top of the arc. She set up the ball for Marissa Baker, who blasted a shot just inside the left post.

About 23 minutes into play Jumbo Hanaa Malik drove toward the goal, but Middlebury goalie Megan Collins came off her goal line for her lone save. On a Tufts penalty corner seconds later Beth Krikorian drilled a low shot into the left side to tie the game. As the half ended Panther Olivia Green saved a shot from Krikorian headed toward the right post on another Jumbo corner.

In the second stanza Tufts earned more territory, but Panther Emma Johns had the best chance: She shot just wide left from eight yards out with nine minutes to go after collecting a loose ball.

Middlebury outshot Tufts, 7-6, but Tufts held an 11-4 advantage in penalty corners, including all six in the second half.

On Tuesday the Panthers held host Rensselaer (2-9) without a shot on goal in a 4-0 victory.

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Runners (Continued from Page 1B) 301. Noah Engvall, Mt. Abe, 20:48.52.

318. Joseph Cijka, OV, 20:57.78.

346. Liam Murphy, OV, 2:15.04.

356. Chris Therrien, VUHS, 21:20.75.

376. Elvis McIntosh, MUHS, 21:32.10.

413. Liam Davison, Mt. Abe, 21:51.64.

460. Luke Bergmans, VUHS, 22:25.33.

466. Hunter Heffernan, MUHS, 22:28.85.

468. Brewer Atocha, Mt. Abe, 22:30.04.

514. Dawson Philips, Mt. Abe, 23:06.15.

523. Hayden Gallo, OV, 23:11.06.

549. Ryan Adams, Mt. Abe, 23:26.27.

563. Louis Beauchaine, Mt. Abe, 23:45.55.

677. Gavin Kouwenhoven, Mt. Abe, 27:44.00.

682. Tamar Foster, OV, 28.34.04.

689. Mickeen Hogan, OV, 29.06.33.

The top finishers for each local team in the girls’ race (up to seven) were: 73. Mary Ann Eastman, MUHS, 22:11.97.

110. Malia Hodges, MUHS, 22:36.43.

139. Fairley Olson, MUHS, 23:02.83.

212. Emma Beauchemin, VUHS, 24:23.42 217. Maisie Newbury, MUHS, 24:27.01.

273. Ashley Cray, VUHS, 25:11.01.

285. Grace LeBeau, VUHS, 25:22.57.

293. Kate Wallace, MUHS, 25:26.86.

296. Mira Maglienti, MUHS, 25:29.77.

300. Astrid Olsen, MUHS, 25:31.23.

361. McKenna White, OV, 26:28.56.

396. Sarah Calvin, OV, 27:05.35.

504. Madilyn Morgan, OV, 29:25.72.

566. Izzy Emmons, Mt. Abe, 31:56.55.

593. Brittany Corey, OV, 34:20.50.

610. Jordyn Shepard, Mt. Abe, 38:20.93.

618. Emmaline Heilman, Mt. Abe, 45:20.30.

TUFTS GOALIE EMILY Bowers thwarts an attempt by Middlebury College sophomore Eliza Van Voorhis during Saturday’s 0-0 tie on Dragone Field. The tie stopped the Panthers’ win streak at 10.

Photo by Steve James

Women’s soccer settles for tie

MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury College women’s soccer team settled for a 0-0 tie with visiting Tufts on Saturday despite outshooting the Jumbos, 20-5, in the NESCAC contest.

The Panthers, who entered the game ranked No. 4 in NCAA Division III, are 10-0-1 entering this Saturday’s road game at league foe Trinity. Their 5-0-1 league mark puts them in a tie for first place with defending NESCAC and NCAA champion Williams. Fourth-place Tufts, ranked No. 23 entering

Saturday’s game, is 7-2-2, 3-1-2 NESCAC. Saturday’s opening 45 minutes were contested mostly in the midfield, with the Panthers recording the only three shots on goal.

Middlebury came close to taking the lead 22:10 into the second frame, but Tufts goalie Emily Bowers (12 saves) dove to deny Ellie Greenberg from close range. Five minutes later, Bowers came off her line to thwart Greenberg in a one-on-one situation, and seconds later Olivia Miller fired a shot just high.

The Panthers outshot Tufts, 10-2 in the second half and then 5-0 in overtime. In the first 10-minute overtime, Bower dove to deny Sabrina Glaser. Late in the second extra session Greenberg’s shot from outside the box on the right wing just missed wide left, and a Caitlin Magruder free kick hit the crossbar in the final minute. The rebound bounced to Eliza Van Voorhis, but her header went wide right.

Middlebury goalie Ursula Alwang made one save for her fourth shutout of the season.

10/14 Wesleyan at Midd....................... Noon 10/20 Bates at Midd.............................. Noon Football 10/13 Midd. at Williams........................ 2 PM

10/20 Bates at Midd.............................. 1 PM Late events occurred after deadline.

Spectators are advised to consult school websites for the latest schedule updates.

Schedule (Continued from Page 1B)

10/16 Mt. Abe at S. Burlington.............. 4 PM 10/17 OV at Fair Haven........................ 4 PM 10/18 MUHS at Essex..................... 3:45 PM 10/18 Mt. Abe at U-32...................... 3:45 PM 10/20 Mt. Abe at Colchester................10 AM 10/20 OV at Windsor...........................11 AM Boys’ Soccer 10/12 Missisquoi at VUHS.................... 4 PM 10/12 MUHS at Mt. Abe........................ 4 PM 1012 Mill River at OV............................ 8 PM 10/15 Whitchester at OV...................... 4 PM 10/17 VUHS at Spaulding..................... 4 PM 10/17 Milton at MUHS.......................... 4 PM 10/17 Mt. Abe at GMVS........................ 4 PM 10/18 OV at Leland & Gray.................. 4 PM 10/20 MUHS at Missisquoi..................10 AM 10/20 Rutland at Mt. Abe.....................10 AM 10/20 Milton at VUHS..........................10 AM 10/20 OV at West Rutland.................... 1 PM Girls’ Soccer 10/12 Windsor at OV............................ 6 PM 10/13 Mt. Abe at Spaulding.................10 AM 10/13 MUHS at Rice............................10 AM 10/13 VUHS at Milton........................... 7 PM 10/16 Mt. Abe at MUHS........................ 4 PM 10/16 Rice at VUHS............................. 4 PM 10/17 Green Mt. Union at OV .............. 6 PM 10/19 Rutland at Mt. Abe...................... 4 PM 10/19 VUHS at Missisquoi.................... 4 PM 10/19 MUHS at Milton.......................... 4 PM 10/20 OV at Twin Valley......................11 AM COLLEGE SPORTS Field Hockey 10/13 Midd. at Trinity...........................11 AM 10/14 Wesleyan at Midd....................... Noon 10/20 Bates at Midd.............................11 AM Men’s Soccer 10/13 Midd. at Trinity...........................11 AM 10/14 Wesleyan at Midd....................... Noon 10/17 Midd. at Castleton....................... 7 PM 10/20 Bates at Midd.............................. Noon Women’s Soccer 10/13 Midd. at Trinity............................ 2 PM

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Police told of hemp plants theft MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury police on Oct. 3 were informed of the theft of several hemp plants from a field off Quarry Road.

Several Addison County farms have received permission to grow hemp, which can be used to make paper, clothing, rope and a variety of other utilitarian products.

But while hemp is a close cousin to the marijuana plant, it doesn’t include enough of the THC chemical (that is present in pot) to produce a high if smoked or ingested.

There have been several Vermont State Police reports in recent weeks of people statewide stealing hemp plants, ostensibly thinking they were pilfering marijuana.

There were also two separate reports last month from Middlebury Police concerning the theft of marijuana plants growing on private property. It is now legal for Vermonters to be in possession of up to an ounce of marijuana and have up to two mature pot plants growing on their property.

In other action last week, Middlebury police: • Assisted a Court Street family with a drunken family member on Oct. 1.

• Interviewed a South Street Extension resident on Oct. 2 who was concerned some items might

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have been stolen from her home.

• Received a report on Oct. 2 from the Vermont Department for Children & Families about a sexual assault that authorities said may have taken place in the Skyline Lane area.

• Were informed of the theft of some furniture from an unlocked garage on North Pleasant Street on Oct. 2.

• Received a report on Oct. 2 from a Middlebury Union High School student alleging $200 had been stolen from the boys’ locker room.

• Responded, along with Middlebury firefighters, to a barn fire at 178 Painter Road on Oct. 3.

Police said the blaze was quickly extinguished and no people or animals were injured.

• Responded to a report of a person having mental health issues in the Birchard Park neighborhood on Oct. 3.

• Responded to a report of a child choking at an East Main Street residence on Oct. 4. Police said someone had dislodged the food from the child’s throat prior to the

arrival of Middlebury Regional EMS officials.

• Helped Mary Hogan Elementary School officials with a troubled youth on campus on Oct. 4.

• Responded to a report of a vehicle leaving the scene of an accident on Middle Road on Oct. 4.

• Assisted Middlebury Union Middle School officials in interviewing a student discovered with what police simply described as “a substance” on campus on Oct. 4.

• Received a report about a vehicle leaving the scene of an accident on Charles Avenue on Oct. 4.

• Investigated a child custody dispute in the Court Street Extension area on Oct. 5.

• Received a report of an alleged sexual offense committed in the Valley View neighborhood on Oct. 5.

• Were alerted to a person who was reported to be unresponsive in the Seymour Street area on Oct. 5.

Turns out the person was sleeping, according to police.

• Arrested Marsha Barber, 59, of Rutland on an outstanding warrant out of Rutland County on Oct. 7.

Police said they located Barber on the town green. An Addison County Sheriff’s Department deputy took Barber to the Marble Valley Correctional Facility, according to police.

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SALISBURY — The Salisbury Church is holding a rummage sale on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26 and 27, and is seeking donations of items that are clean and in good condition.

Call Nancy at 351-4375 to arrange drop off of donations. There will also be a bake sale at the same time and baked goods can be brought directly to the church those days.

Absentee ballots and early voting are now available. Come to the town office on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., or Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., to cast your ballot or call the town office, 352-4228, for more information. Regular voting will be on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

HISTORIC QUILT CELEBRATION On Sunday, Oct. 7, the congregation and friends of the Salisbury Church celebrated the double gift of an historic quilt and a wall case to house it in the church narthex. The friendship quilt in blue and white was made in 1933 by the Ladies Aid Society of the West Salisbury Methodist Church as a gift to Carrie Noyes in recognition of her twenty years of service as the organization’s president. It contains the embroidered signatures of 104 town women, each of whom paid ten cents to defray the quilt’s cost. It reads as a precious record of the Salisbury community of 85 years ago.

The West Salisbury church having disbanded in 1948, the quilt and the minutes of the Ladies Aid describing its making were presented instead to the church in Salisbury Village

by Mrs. Noyes’ grandson, Ralph Noyes, whose mother’s and sisters’ names appear on it. Also included among the names is that of Bonnie Jeanne Lewis, the then four-year-old

RALPH NOYES AND BONNIE Adkins stand in front of the 1933 friendship quilt recently given to the Salisbury Church and hanging in the church’s narthex. Adkins is the last living signatory of the quilt.

Noyes’s mother’s and sister’s name are on the quilt.

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daughter of the Reverend Donald Lewis (who served both Salisbury churches in the 1930s) and today is the quilt’s sole surviving signatory.

Ms. Lewis (the present Mrs. Leon Adkins) and Mr. Noyes, both residents at EastView, collaborated in giving the church the enclosed wall case in which the quilt is mounted and conserved.

Both Mr. Noyes and Mrs. Adkins, who had known each other since

Lincoln LINCOLN — The Vergennes Union High School’s annual senior class walk-a-thon will be Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., beginning at the Jerusalem Corners Country Store. The walk continues down Downingsville Road to Quaker Street, North on Quaker Street to Zeno Road arriving at Zeno

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childhood, were present at Sunday’s observance, accompanied by three generations of Mrs. Adkins’ family.

Over coffee and cake they reminisced about their lives in Salisbury and about their connections to many of the people represented in the quilt.

Thanks to their generosity Salisbury possesses some new oral history and a publicly displayed link to its past.

Thanks to Glenn Andres for background on the quilt.

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Being a global citizen does not mean that you have to give up voting. We have already sent ballots to students abroad in Morocco, New Zealand, Mexico, and Canada. Contact Sally Ober at clerk@lincolnvermont.org or 453-2980 to request an absentee ballot.

REMINDERS: The opening celebration for Potato Hill Park will be held at LCS on Sunday, Oct. 14, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Festivities begin with a picnic lunch (please bring your own) followed by the ribbon cutting ceremony at 1:15 p.m.

The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 28.

Lincoln Apple Day is happening on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Burnham Hall. This is a free event. All are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please bring your own apples to make cider, applesauce and pie filling and containers to bring it all home in.

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DIRECTORY

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AL‑ANON FAMILY GROUP ‑ For families and friends of problem drinkers. Anony‑ mous, confidential and free.

At the Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

7:30‑8:30 PM Friday eve‑ nings.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 1 SUNDAY. 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, United Methodist Church, North Pleasant St. 9‑10am.

Discussion Meeting, Bristol, Howden Hall, 19 West St. 4‑5pm. Women’s Meeting, North Ferrisburgh, United Methodist Church, Old Hol‑ low Rd. 6‑7pm. 12 Step Meeting, Vergennes, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Park St. 7‑8pm. AA 24‑Hour Hotline 802‑388‑9284, aavt.org.

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

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

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

Discussion Meeting, Bran‑ don, St. Thomas Episco‑ pal Church, Rte 7 South, 7:30‑8:30am.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY‑ MOUS, 3 TUESDAY. 12 Step Meeting, Middlebury, The Turning Point Ctr. 54 Creek Rd. Noon‑1pm.

Daily Reflection Meeting, Vergennes, Congregational Church, Water St. 7‑8pm.

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

Spiritual Awakening Meeting, Middlebury, St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (on the Green) 7:30‑8:30am.

ARE YOU BOTHERED

BY SOMEONE’S DRINK‑ ING? 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 confiden‑ tial, we share our experi‑ ence, strength and hope to solve our common problems.

Babysitting available.

PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP meets on the last Thursday of every month from 10 am to 11:30 am.

We meet at The Resi‑ dence at Otter Creek in Middlebury. For info call APDA at 888‑763‑3366 or parkinsoninfo@uvmhealth. org.

Public Meetings 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.

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AL‑ANON: FOR FAMI‑ LIES and friends affected by someone’s drinking.

Members share experience, strength and hope to solve common problems. New‑ comers welcome. Confiden‑ tial. St. Stephen’s Church (use front side door and go to basement) in Middlebury, Sunday nights 7:15‑8:15 pm.

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BY SOMEONE’S DRINK‑ ING? 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 confiden‑ tial, we share our experi‑ ence, strength and hope to solve our common problems.

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M A K I N G R E C O V E RY EASIER (MRE). 12‑Step Groups can provide a very supportive path to recovery, but there are many miscon‑ ceptions about them. This six‑session workshop (helps participants learn about the 12‑Step programs by explor‑ ing experiences with and beliefs about 12‑step fel‑ lowship. Please call Turning Point Center (54 creek Rd) for more information. (802) 388‑4249.

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S M A R T R E C O V E RY ‑ Thursdays 7 p.m. A sci‑ ence‑based program to help people manage their recov‑ ery from any type of addic‑ tive behavior. This includes addiction to substances such as alcohol, nicotine, or drugs, or behaviors such as gambling, sex, eating, self‑harming, etc. Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd. (802) 388‑4249.

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

LOCAL HOUSE CLEAN‑ ING. Weekly, monthly or one shot deals. Honest, reliable, dependable. References provided. 802‑349‑5757.

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VALLEY HANDYMAN SER‑ VICE: electrical, plumbing, carpentry. Resolve projects and that honey‑to‑do list today. Property manage‑ ment upon request. Mowing, landscaping, snow removal.

Quality workmanship and references. 802‑458‑2402.

HENRY F. MILLER upright piano with bench. Excellent condition. 802‑758‑2354 or email: treetops@gmavt.net

Garage Sales END OF THE YEAR yard sale. Friday, 10/12 and Saturday, 10/13. Open 8am‑4pm both days. We are going to have .25, .50 and $1 tables. Kids items, women’s clothing, jewelry, dvd’s and much more. 1563 West Salisbury Rd., Salis‑ bury.

WALDORF SCHOOL TAG sale bliss. Oct 13, 9:00‑noon.

Furniture, rugs, boutique, sporting and camping gear, linens, antiques, children’s clothing kitchenware. Room after room priced to go. Shel‑ burne, off Harbor Road.

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

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The Green Mountain Foster Grandparent Program is seeking classroom aides to help in pre-school, elementary school and after-school settings in Addison County. FGP is a federally funded program that has successfully placed thousands of volunteers in educational settings nationwide. FGP is a rewarding program which consistently receives positive reviews from principals, teachers, students, parents and volunteer grandparents.

You must be at least 55 and willing to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. The program provides travel reimbursement, fifty paid vacation/sick days, in-service trainings, and a small tax-free stipend if you meet an income eligibility requirement. This position requires an interview, application and background check. To learn more, please contact RSVP of Addison County at 388-7044 for more information.

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

IN‑HOME CAREGIVER for 90 year old female in Char‑ lotte. Sunday through Thurs‑ day. 7am ‑ 2pm. Job begins in January 2019. Call for fur‑ ther details. 802‑734‑8881.

ROOFERS WANTED No experience needed. Willing to train the right person.

Excellent pay and benefits.

Basic hand tools and valid driver’s license needed. Call 802‑388‑2903.

MINUTE TAKER‑ needed for Select Board meetings in Salisbury. Work involves two meetings a month of approximately 2 hours each. Compensation is $60 per meeting. Please call the Town Office for details.

352‑4228.

EASTVIEW AT MIDDLE‑ BURY seeks enthusiastic and experienced caregivers to provide hands‑on care in our dynamic retirement community. Openings: full‑time evenings, part‑time weekends. Email acoyle@ eastviewmiddlebury.com or call 989‑7502.

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COMMUNITY MORTGAGE LENDER A rare opportunity awaits you at National Bank of Middlebury. We are now accepting applications for our next Community Mortgage Lender, and we encourage you to apply if you: • have a year or more of direct mortgage lending experience; • have three or more years of financial industry experience or equivalent education; • crave the opportunity to develop lasting professional relationships in our local communities; and • thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

The candidate who joins our well-respected team of professionals will: • have strong organizational skills and attention to detail; • display strong follow-up skills; • proactively and positively connect with customers and coworkers; • build and leverage relationships through consultative selling; • remain calm and productive under pressure; • work well independently and collaborate easily with others; and • be curious, resourceful and self-motivated.

Shafer’s Deli & Market & The Daily Grind Is Looking to Hire…YOU… for the following positions: Line Cook • Dishwasher • Prep Cook Barista • Counter Help Please email your resume to Shafersmarket@gmail.com, or apply at, Shafer’s Market & Deli, 54 Market St. Middlebury, VT or at our newest location, The Daily Grind, 24 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT 05753

The Inn seeks individuals with high standards, experience, the ability to assume responsibility for assigned projects and effective communication skills. Please contact us for further information about jobs in the following departments.

Wait Staff Front Desk Bartenders Housekeeping Positions at the Inn may be permanent or seasonal. Responsibilities may require morning hours as well as evening. Weekends and holidays are often a requirement.

Please call the Inn, email mgr@wayburyinn.com or stop in to complete an application.

Waybury Inn Route 125, East Middlebury 388-4015 phone 388-6440 fax

Help Wanted COSTELLO’S MARKET IS looking for an experienced person to wrap subs, do prep‑work, deep frying, dish‑ washing and other duties.

Please apply in person to Costello’s Market, Marble‑ works, Middlebury.

ADDISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Paraprofessional Addison Central School District is seeking a Paraprofessional at Salisbury Community School to provide 1-1 behavioral supervision and supports in literacy and mathematics in a 5/6 classroom for the 20182019 school year. In addition to two years of college, or its equivalent, candidates must have attributes necessary for employment in a small, rural school setting. These include: the desire to work with children and adults, patience, flexibility, and collegiality.

Apply be sending a letter of interest, resume, three current reference letters, through Schoolspring.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Applications may be completed on NBM’s website www.nbmvt.com/Careers.

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MiddState Towing Co. Hiring Full and Part Time Tow Truck Drivers.

Duties include: (But not limited to) Towing and accident recovery of light to heavy-duty vehicles, flat tire changes, jump starts, vehicle unlocks and equipment hauling Job Requirements: • 23+ years of age minimum for insurance reasons • Take personal responsibility of company equipment and customer’s vehicles • Able to problem solve and communicate effectively (written & verbal) • MUST live in the proximity of New Haven due to on call coverage • CDL and driving experience preferred, Clean Driving record, pass Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing • Excel in a team work environment or alone, work in challenging, high energy recovery situations • Interact with customers and provide quality customer service Competitive hourly and commission based pay based on experience and license endorsements. Benefits package includes healthcare, IRA match, paid vacation, sick and holiday pay and uniforms. Work schedule is days and will include a rotation basis of nights and one weekend.

Please contact Joe at 802-388-1110 for more information and to obtain an application. www.middstatetowing.com.

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NOW HIRING IMMEDIATE OPENINGS: Reliable, responsible Fulltime and Part-Time cashiers needed for flexible schedule – the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays is essential.

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

Join our team! It’s a great way to start your career in financial services. We currently seek to fill the following fulltime teller position in our Middlebury/Vergennes market.

Minimum starting pay of $14.00 per hour.

Vermont Federal Credit Union is a growing financial cooperative in Northwestern Vermont, currently serving over 39,000 members. We are always looking for friendly, self-motivated individuals who enjoy helping people, have strong communication skills, are detail-oriented and enjoy working as part of a team. If you feel your attributes match our expectations we encourage you to consider a career with us.

We partner with quality companies offering top notch benefits of the traditional and nontraditional types. We have competitive health care and 401k matches, a local employee assistance program, on-site chiropractic/massage, and other wellness benefits. Please visit our website for full details of our benefits program.

Major Responsibilities and Duties: • Great and welcome members to the Credit Union in a friendly professional manner.

• Deliver exceptional service through accurately, confidentially and efficiently performing routine teller transactions ensuring a high level of service, including deposits to accounts, verification of account information, handle mail, cashing of checks, loan payments and processing of withdrawals.

• Maintain a strong knowledge of all Credit Union products and services.

• Respond appropriately to member requests, problems and concerns and/or direct them to the proper person for assistance.

• Improve the member’s financial well-being by identifying opportunities to offer Credit Union products and services.

• Adhere to established security procedures and compliance requirements.

• Being a part of a collaborative team environment.

Job Requirements: • A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact.

• Traveling to other branches outside of the Middlebury/Vergennes market may be required.

• Coverage during business hours of Monday – Saturday.

Qualified candidates should apply online via our website:

www.vermontfederal.org

Please be sure to attach your resume. Applications without an attached resume will be considered incomplete.

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CLASSIFIEDS Help Wanted

NOW HIRING!

Part Time opening, ideal for someone who knows Middlebury well.

Job Duties include: • Shuttle Driving • Detailing Rental Cars • Cleaning up the shop To apply, stop in for an interview at: Foster Motors Service Department Route 7 South Middlebury BOYS & GIRLS CLUB of Greater Vergennes has an opening for a part‑time Pro‑ gram Assistant. Hours are 2:00pm to 6:00pm Monday through Friday. We are look‑ ing for someone who can help supervise and men‑ tor club members, lead a variety of fun activities and act as a positive youth role model. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, energetic, tech‑savvy and capable of creating an encouraging and exciting environment for our club members ages 9‑18. $12/hour to start. Please see the complete job de‑ scription on the website: bgcvergennes.org. Please send a cover letter, resume and 3 references to jill@ bgcvergennes.org.

FULL AND PART time open‑ ings for materials handlers at HOPE’s resale store.

Must have excellent cus‑ tomer service skills, be able to stand for long periods of time, able to lift heavy items and be detail orient‑ ed. EOE. To apply, email cover letter and resume to: receptionist@hope‑vt.org or mail to, 282 Boardman St., Suite 1A, Middlebury. Please no phone calls or drop‑ins.

LOOKING FOR EXPERI‑ ENCED carpenter/construc‑ tion worker. Minimum 2 years experience. Must be willing to do all aspects of construc‑ tion work. Must have reliable transportation. Pay based on experience. This is a full‑time year‑round position.

Contact Chris at Summit Up Construction, 802‑558‑0784 or send resume to: csumner8405@gmail.com.

RESIDENTIAL AND COM‑ MUNITY Support Worker.

Provide group home and community based supports for an adult male return‑ ing to community living in Middlebury. We’re seeking candidates with strong com‑ munication skills, and prior experience and/or compas‑ sionate curiosity regarding ways to support people cop‑ ing with life impacting mental health conditions. Availability for some weekend work is a plus. We offer a supportive team approach and a rich learning environment. 20hr./ wk. position with opportuni‑ ties for full time employment.

Apply at www.csac‑vt.org.

ROUSE TIRE SALES in Middlebury, (28 Willow Drive) and Williston currently have immediate openings for the following positions: tire changers (car, light and commercial truck and farm tires), service truck drivers (commercial and farm tires), delivery drivers, mechanic (car and light truck), ware‑ house foreman. Drivers must have medical card/CDL and have a clean driving record.

Applications can be filled out at either location or resume.

Help Wanted

For Sale

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N.E.C. CO Abel Cottey 8 day weight driven grandfather clock. Good condition. $500 or best offer. 802‑345‑1820.

SHARD VILLA IS seeking part‑time caregivers for the day and evening shifts, Fri‑ day through Sunday. We are a close knit team of caregiv‑ ers who ensure our residents receive the highest quality of care. If you are interested in a career that will help satisfy your desire to serve others, we would love to hear from you. Competitive compensa‑ tion, beautiful surroundings and a positive upbeat work environment. Please apply in person at Shard Villa, 1177 Shard Villa Rd., Salis‑ bury VT. SHARED LIVING PROVID‑ ER for a woman in her 50’s with a mild developmental disability. She needs to tran‑ sition from independent liv‑ ing, and would like support in ensuring safety, medication oversight, and getting to her part‑time job in Middlebury.

Experience with Alzheimer’s desirable. She loves to listen to rock’n roll and Christian music, read the Bible, watch game shows, and spend quiet time in nature. She smokes, and has an indoor cat. A county setting is ideal.

Generous tax‑free stipend, monthly room and board payment and a respite bud‑ get. Call Donna Quesnel at Community Associate.

(802)388‑4021.

SPECIALIZED RESIDEN‑ TIAL Support Staff for people with developmental disabilities. Join a team of support in a 24‑7 staffed therapeutic home environ‑ ment. Experience with be‑ havioral support desirable.

You will assist them in learn‑ ing independent living /social skills, personal boundaries, emotional self‑regulation, and healthy life‑style. There are two positions open for a home for two women (40 hours all day time, and 40 hours with three overnights), and one position open for a home for a young man with a co‑occurring mental health disorder (38 hours with three overnights). An‑ nual compensation in the range of $29K to $31K. Ex‑ cellent benefit package. To apply, visit csac‑vt.org.

WAREHOUSE/CUSTOMER service assistant needed. If you want work that makes a positive difference in the community, come join our team. HOPE is looking for a warehouse assistant, 29.5 hours a week. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis, stand and sit for periods of time, and have good customer service skills.

To apply, send resume to receptionist@hope‑vt.org, or mail it to us at 282 Boardman Street, Suite 1A, Middlebury.

No phone calls or walk ins please.

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THE UPS STORE in Middle‑ bury is seeking a self‑mo‑ tivated team member for 20‑30 hours/week. The ideal candidate will be friendly, a self‑starter, tech savvy and able to lift 50 lbs. un‑ aided. This is a fast‑paced job with a varied work de‑ tail including packing and shipping to UPS Standard, printing and photocopying, retail sales and use of a POS register. Starting rate will be commensurate with experience. Serious inqui‑ ries only, this is a long‑term position. Email resume to: store2601@theupsstore. com or drop by 105 Court Street, Middlebury for an application.

For Sale ENGLANDER PELLET STOVE, model #25‑PDVC. Asking $500. 2 years old.

Heats up to 1,500 sq.ft.

We i g h t s 2 9 0 p o u n d s .

24”wx28.5”hx28” deep, Call 802‑497‑1237 evenings af‑ ter 7pm or weekends. Ask for Bob. JOHN DEERE 180 riding lawn mower, 42” deck, $350 OBO. Steury boat/trailer, $300 OBO. Elite series portable generator Briggs and Stratton, $200 OBO. 4 tires and rims for Ford F150, 265/70/17 winter force, $300 OBO. 802‑353‑6821.

U S E D R E S TA U R A N T EQUIPMENT plus chairs, tables, booths and commer‑ cial hood systems with ansul and roof fan. 802‑349‑8544.

VW TDI 191K, well main‑ tained commuter, summer/ snows 2 seasons. $1,500.

Shoreham, 353‑7313.

For Rent 1,800 SQ. FT. WARE‑ HOUSE commercial space.

As is or renovate to suit.

Creek Road, Middlebury.

802‑558‑6092.

1315 MOUNTAIN RD Ext, Addison. Rental available November 1 ‑ May 1. Fully furnished one bedroom. Two car garage. $900 per month.

Security, references, credit check required. Call Nancy Larrow 802‑877‑6462, Bro‑ ker.

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HEATED CAR/ motorcy‑ cle storage; monthly, sea‑ sonal, yearly rates. Flex‑ ible drop off/pick up dates.

802‑318‑0026.

2‑1/2 BEDROOM CONDO‑ MINIUM at Otterside Court, Middlebury, Vt. Rent includes water, garage, in‑ground pool, gardening, plowing and land maintenance.

Washer/dryer in unit. Heat and electricity not included.

Available October 15. Secu‑ rity deposit and first months rent required. $1,200./month.

802‑558‑0874.

BRANDON ‑ FURNISHED small efficiency apartment.

Non‑smoking. No pets. Heat, lights and cable included. $175/week. 802‑247‑3144.

BRIARWOOD APART‑ MENTS is currently accept‑ ing applications for 2 BR apartments in Middlebury.

All income/assets must be verified to determine monthly rent, but tenants only pay 30% of their income to‑ ward rent. NS/NP, onsite laundry. Call 802‑247‑0165 or visit our website www.summitpmg.com. Equal Housing Opportunity.

BRIDPORT ‑ ONE bed‑ room apartment. 625.00 month includes water, lawn care, snow removal. No pets. No smoking. Rental application, proof of in‑ come, landlord references.

Gemini4the@yahoo.com or 802‑735‑4725.

For Rent

For Rent

For Rent

For Rent

BRIDPORT: SUNNY, SPA‑ CIOUS 1/br. apartment.

Beautiful views, garden space. All utilities included except heat. Washer/dryer.

No pets. No smoking. $850 per month. 802‑349‑9624.

MIDDLEBURY ‑ PROFES‑ SIONAL office suite. 1,205 sq. ft. office space. Conve‑ niently located in Middle‑ bury ‑ Court St./Creek Rd. 2 private offices, large re‑ ception area, large central open space for additional offices/cubicles or board‑ room. Private bathroom.

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

NEW HAVEN SUNNY, special apartment. Garden space, views. No pets, no smoking. References. $925/month plus utilities.

802‑236‑2040.

BRISTOL FAMILY HOUS‑ ING: $1,035 3 BD Apart‑ ment. Rent includes heat, hot water, trash and snow removal. Washer dryer hookup & storage space.

Income restrictions ap‑ ply. For further details call E.P. Management Corp at 775‑1100 Ext. #7 or e‑mail shelly@epmanagement. com. Equal Housing Op‑ portunity.

BRISTOL: SHARE A home w/senior man, an avid read‑ er who loves the outdoors.

Minimal rent in exchange for light housekeeping, some cooking & compan‑ ionship. Private ½ bath.

No deposit. 863‑5625 or HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, refer‑ ences, background checks required. EHO. CORNWALL QUIET COUN‑ TRY APARTMENT 5 miles from Middlebury. 2nd sto‑ ry, 2 bedroom, 1 full bath with washer/dryer hookup.

Includes everything plus satellite, storage included. $1,250 per month. 1st and last month’s rent and security deposit. No pets, no smok‑ ing. Available immediately.

802‑462‑2924.

DRY, WINTER/SUMMER STORAGE SPACE in Addi‑ son. Available storage space in my barn for summer/winter storage. The barn is structur‑ ally sound and weather‑tight with electricity. No heat or running water. The barn is also available for lease.

The entrance door measure‑ ments are 8’ wide by 7’ high.

For more info: 802‑363‑3403 or rochon_m@yahoo.com.

F O R R E N T: B R I D ‑ P O R T, C o m m e r c i a l / retail office. 1,200 Sq. Ft. High traffic visibility. tbrought@middlebury.edu.

LAKE DUNMORE, SALIS‑ BURY Enjoy the tranquil winters on the Lake. Ful‑ ly furnished winterized 2 bedroom house. Available starting Oct. 13th. to end of school year in June. You pay your own utilities, (propane heat). Ice skating & Fishing Derby in winter. Located directly on water. General store, Laundromat in walking distance. You will need refer‑ ences, 1st month’s rent and security deposit. No smoking or Pets allowed. Call for Ap‑ plication. Rent for $950.mos.

Directly on the Lake. Please call 802‑352‑4697.

MIDDLEBURY 1 BED‑ ROOM apartment. Close to college. $800/month plus deposit. Some utilities in‑ cluded. 388‑0401.

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

MIDDLEBURY 2 BED‑ ROOM APARTMENT Walk to town, private backyard, garage space, washer/dryer. $1,150/mo. plus heat and utilities. Available immedi‑ ately. Call 802‑247‑3369.

SHOREHAM LARGE 2 bed‑ room. 15 minutes to Middle‑ bury. Many new renovations.

Large kitchen, bedrooms and baths. $975 per month plus heat and electric. No smok‑ ing. 802‑897‑5447.

MIDDLEBURY: IN TOWN 1‑BR second floor apart‑ ment with porch near Mar‑ ble Works. Includes heat, off‑street parking, large lawn/ garden space, storage, plow‑ ing and lawn maintenance.

No pets or smoking, requires lease, references, and secu‑ rity deposit. $795/month. Call or text Andy 802‑355‑4164.

LARGE OFFICE RENTAL available in Marbleworks.

Rent $525. Call Charlotte at 388‑0929 or 453‑4991.

For Rent

For Rent

It’s against the law to discriminate when advertising housing.

Particularly on sites like Craigslist.

And it’s easier to break the law than you might think. You can’t say “no children” or “adults only.” There is lots you can’t say.

The federal government is watching for such discrimination.

Let us help you sift through the complexities of the Fair Housing Law. Stay legal. Stay on the right side of the nation’s Fair Housing Law. Call the Addison Independent at (802) 388-4944.

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Addison County Courthouse (1) Addison County Probate Court (1) Addison County Superior Court (2) Lincoln (1) Middlebury (1) Shoreham (1) Vermont Agency of Transportation (1)

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) will be holding a public meeting on the Vermont Airport System Plan Update on Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 at 6:30pm, at the Addison County Regional Planning Commission Conference Room, 14 Seminary Street, Middlebury, VT 05733.

VTrans is in the process of updating the Vermont Aviation System Plan, which will guide the development of Vermont’s public-use airports over the next 20 years, and wants to hear your views on issues, challenges, and opportunities for the State’s airport system. The meeting will include a brief overview presentation of the Plan, work completed to date, followed by a comment period. Project information and documents are available for review at http://vtrans.vermont.gov/aviation/vermont-airport-system-plan Residents unable to participate in the public meeting may forward their comments to: Costa Pappis Vermont Agency of Transportation, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division 1 National Life Drive, 5th floor Montpelier, Vermont 05633 Or alternatively, by e-mail to costa.pappis@vermont.gov 10/11

M I D D L E B U RY‑ V E RY SPACIOUS multi‑bedroom apartment. 2 baths. Walking distance to village. $900 per month. 802‑897‑7861.

MIDDLEBURY, BUILD TO SUIT. 12,000 sq.ft. building in the industrial park. Call for information. 802‑388‑4831.

Public notices for the following can be found in this ADDISON INDEPENDENT on Pages 9B & 10B.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING VERMONT AIRPORT SYSTEM PLAN UPDATE

MIDDLEBURY‑ ONE AND two‑room suites. Private baths, shared kitchen. In classic home. Tastefully fur‑ nished. All included; heat/ hot water, w/d, cable TV, wifi, off‑street parking. $500 to $700. First months rent and security, references required. Call/text Susan, 802‑989‑8941.

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

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MIDDLEBURY LOVELY 2 bedroom condo. Great loca‑ tion with a one car garage.

References and security deposit required. $1,250/ mo. Call 388‑7218.

MIDDLEBURY: SHARE A lovely home w/active, re‑ tired professional who en‑ joys cultural events. $500/ mo. Seeking a housemate willing to lend a hand w/ snow shoveling & garden‑ ing. Private bath. 863‑5625, HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, refer‑ ences, background check required. EHO.

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PENTHOUSE/ROOF TOP apartment. One bedroom roof top apartment avail‑ able for rent July 1st in a quiet, convenient location situated close to downtown Middlebury. Secure off street parking and laundry on site.

Heat included along with lawn care, trash, recycling and snow removal. No smoking, no pets. One year lease. 950.00 monthly with one month security deposit.

Please do not stop by. Call 989‑0337.

Public Notices

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

802‑282‑9110.

Real Estate HUNTING LAND FOR sale in Salisbury, VT. 6.8 acres.

Hillside on top of mountain.

Western facing, remote but easy access. Half price of town evaluation. Ask‑ ing $18,000. Cash only.

802‑352‑6678.

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

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

TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Middlebury Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 5, 2018 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room at the Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main Street, to consider the following: 1. Application ( file #2018-08:146)- The DRB will conduct a hearing pursuant to Sections 753 and 1090 to determine whether the Blue Spruce Motel structure destroyed by fire on July 13, 2017, has been abandoned and whether the lack of maintenance has given rise to the conditions outlined in Section 753. The property is located at 2428 Rte. 7 South in the Agricultural Rural District, parcel ID # 08:146.00.

2. An application (file #2018-28:176) request by GLR, LLC for a 2-lot subdivision and planned unit devlopment approval pursuant to Section 550 and 560. The property is located at 55 Middle Road in the Village Residential Commercial (VRC) District, parcel ID# 028:017.000.

Plans and additional information regarding these applications may be viewed at the Planning and Zoning Office in the Town Offices or by calling 388-8100, Ext 210.

Participation in this public hearing is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal.

David Wetmore Assistant ZA 10/11

STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT ADDISON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 133-8-16 ANCV

LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC v.

RONDA GUYETTE FOR SALE: 2 purebred OCCUPANTS OF: 5 Bowman Road, Vergennes VT goats in milk. $150 each.

MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 802‑273‑2667.

UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Ronda Att. Farmers Guyette to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as a nominee for Flagstar HAY FOR SALE Small Bank, FSB, dated January 22, 2009 and recorded in Book 68 Page 74 of the land square bales. First cut and records of the City of Vergennes, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, mulch. Call 802‑349‑9281. by virtue of the following Assignments of Mortgage: (1) Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as a nominee for Flagstar Bank, FSB to Matrix Financial Services Corporation dated April 19, 2016 and recorded in HAY FOR SALE. 1st, 2nd Book 79 Page 486, and (2) Assignment of Mortgage from Matrix Financial Services and 3rd cut. Small squares Corporation to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC dated October 21, 2016 and recorded $2.‑$4.; 4’ rounds $30.‑$50. in Book 80 Page 402, both of the land records of the City of Vergennes for breach of Mike Quinn, Middlebury. the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be 802‑388‑7828. sold at Public Auction at 5 Bowman Road, Vergennes, Vermont on October 23, 2018 at 10:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, W H I T N E Y ’ S C U S TO M To wit: FARM WORK. Pond agi‑ Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Ronda Guyette tating, liquid manure haul‑

by Warranty Deed of Gretchen E. Naylor dated January , 2009 and to be ing, drag line aerating. Call recorded in the Land Records of the City of Vergennes. for price. 462‑2755, John Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Gretchen E. Naylor Whitney.

by Warranty Deed of Diane R. Boettcher dated July 17, 2006 and recorded in Volume 63, Page 239 of the Land Records of the City of Vergennes.

Being Apartment No. 103 in Crosby Farms Condominium together with the Cars twelve and one-half (12.5%) of the undivided interest in the common areas and facilities appurtenant thereto.

2014 FORD C‑MAX hy‑ Crosby Farms Condominium is a condominium established under 27 brid, 74,980 miles, plus V.S.A. Chapter 15, the Vermont Condominium Ownership Act, pursuant to winter tires. $12,000.

802‑382‑8644. a Declaration of Condominium dated September 25, 1989, and of record in Book 38, Pages 549-579 of the Land Records of the City of Vergennes as the same is now or may hereafter be amended from time to time. Reference CLASSIC 1969 DODGE is also here made to the Lot Plan and the Floor Plans annexed as Exhibits Dart. 4 door, 6 cylinder.

B and C to the aforesaid Declaration, which Lot Plans are of record in the 68,000 original miles. Ex‑ Vergennes Land Records. cellent condition. $5,000 To said deed, the records thereof, and to the deeds and records referred to OBRO. 802‑352‑6678. therein, reference is hereby made in further aid of this description.

Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

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Congregational Church Holiday Bazaar Sat., Nov. 3 MIDDLEBURY — The Congregational Church of Middlebury will hold its 94th annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Last year for the first time, this nearly century-old event was held in the expanded church facility. Again this year, signs will direct shoppers to the many offerings at the bazaar, which will be displayed in Fellowship Hall, Unity Hall and in classrooms decorated for the holiday season.

As in past years, a raffle will be held for a 70-inch x 89-inch quilt made by Gail Burns. Tickets for the

Public Notices are found in this

ADDISON INDEPENDENT on Pages 9B & 10B.

To publish a legal notice, email information to legals@addisonindependent.com or fax it to (802) 388-3100.

“Colors of Christmas” quilt may be either purchased beforehand or during the Bazaar for $2 each or $10 for 6 tickets.

New offerings this year will include: • Two silent auctions: “Bids for a Basket,” themed baskets available for winning bids in a silent auction, and Doll house with furniture, also in a silent auction.

• Book Stall, featuring previously owned books, fiction and non-fiction, for adults and children.

• Gently-used Toy Corner.

• Newly-designed church note cards.

TOWN OF SHOREHAM SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

• Jewelry and scarves.

• Fresh Christmas trees from the “cut your own” Sinclair Family Tree Farm in Ripton.

• Handmade and knitted items for children and adults.

Of course, Santa will be on hand from 10 a.m. until noon. People of all ages are welcome to have their photos taken with him next to a decorated Christmas tree.

The quilt drawing will be held on Sunday, Nov 4. The ticket owner need not be present. Proceeds from the Holiday Bazaar will help support GAIL HEITZKER AND Helen McFerran staff the Attic treasures room at last year’s Holiday Bazaar at the Congregational Church of Middlebury. the church and its missions.

This year’s Bazaar takes place on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Photo Nancy Merolle

PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 389-9-18 ANPR

The legal voters of the Town of Shoreham are hereby warned and notified to meet in the Shoreham Elementary School in said Town on October 23, 2018, at 7:00p.m. to transact the following business from the floor: Shall voters of the Town of Shoreham authorize the Select Board to spend not more that $55,351 from the Building and Grounds Repair Reserve Fund for the purpose of purchasing up to 103 solar panels as part of the ACORN Energy Solar 2 Project?

Dated this 18th day of September, 2018 By the Selectboard members of the Town of Shoreham Stephen Goodrich Loren Wood William Stevens 10/4

PROPOSED STATE RULES By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative rules are now also available online at https://secure.vermont.gov/SOS/rules/ . The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having at least 25 members.

To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible.

To obtain further information concerning any scheduled hearing(s), obtain copies of proposed rule(s) or submit comments regarding proposed rule(s), please call or write the contact person listed below. You may also submit comments in writing to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (802-828-2231).

Amendments to Subchapter XI, Low Emission Vehicle Program, Vermont Air Pollution Control Regulations.

Vermont Proposed Rule: 18P050 AGENCY: Agency of Natural Resources, Environmental Conservation CONCISE SUMMARY: The Agency is proposing an amendment to its low emission vehicle (LEV) rules, which incorporate by reference California’s motor vehicle emission standard regulations. Vermont first adopted California’s vehicle emission standards in 1996, and the Agency periodically amends its LEV rules to remain consistent with California’s emission standards. California is amending its rules to clarify that vehicle manufacturers may not substitute compliance with federal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards in order to comply with California GHG emissions standards. These amendments will incorporate this change into the Vermont LEV rules.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Megan O’Toole, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, 1 National Life Drive, Davis 2 Montpelier VT 05620 Tel: 802-2499882 Fax: 802-828-1250 Email: megan.otoole@vermont.gov URL: http://dec.vermont.gov/ air-quality/laws/recent-regs .

FOR COPIES: Tom Moye, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, 1 National Life Drive, Davis 2 Montpelier VT 05620 Tel: 802-279-5327 Fax: 802-828-1250 Email: tom.moye@ vermont.gov.

Rule Governing the Prescribing of Opioids for Pain.

Vermont Proposed Rule: 18P055 AGENCY: Agency of Human Services, Department of Health CONCISE SUMMARY: This rulemaking amends the existing Rule Governing the Prescribing of Opioids for Chronic Pain and provides legal requirements for the appropriate prescribing of opioids for patients in end-of-life care. This provision has been in existence since July 1, 2017 under an emergency rulemaking. There are also additions to the definitions section that clarify intent but do not change the meaning of the rule. Similarly, clarification was added to Section 7 regarding the prescribing of naloxone in high-risk circumstances.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Shayla Livingston, Vermont Department of Health 108 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT 05402 Tel: 802-863-7280 Fax: 802-951-1275 Email: ahs.vdhrules@vermont.gov. URL:http://www.healthvermont.gov/about-us/laws-regulations/ public-comment.

FOR COPIES: David Englander Vermont Department of Health 108 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT 05402 Tel: 802-863-7280 Fax: 802-951-1275 Email: ahs@vdhrules@vermont.gov.

10/11

STATE OF VERMONT RUTLAND UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION

The Bazaar will also feature these popular items: • A gardening center featuring houseplants large and small, foliage plants, flowering plants, bulbs.

• Luncheon, offering hearty homemade soups, sandwiches, beverages and slices of homemade pie as well as “soups to go.”

• Food tables, with homemade pies, cookies, jams, jellies, pickles, breads, rolls, cupcakes.

• Finer Things room, which includes handicrafts, home furnishings, collectibles.

• Attic Treasures, the ever-popular eclectic finds.

EQUIPMENT SALE for the late

STATE OF VERMONT DISTRICT OF ADDISON, SS. IN RE THE ESTATE OF ROBERT H. WILLIAMS NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of the estate of Robert H. Williams of New Haven, Vermont.

I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

Dated: October 4, 2018 Marjorie R. Lemay 365 Hidden Oaks Drive Colchester, VT 05466 (802) 310-4199 margielemay@gmail.com Name of Publication: Addison Independent Publication Date: October 11, 2018 Address of Probate Court: Addison Probate Court, 7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753 10/11

PUBLIC NOTICE Full Passport Service Addison County Courthouse The Addison County Clerk is available to accept passport applications and provide passport photos.

REGULAR HOURS Monday – Friday 9am to 1pm Appointments appreciated, but not necessary.

802-388-1966 TOWN OF LINCOLN PUBLIC NOTICE CORRECTION

The Lincoln Planning Commission will hold a Sketch Plan Hearing for a 3-lot subdivision proposed by Dhyani Ywahoo for her Parcel #15040142 located at 188 Purinton Road East. The hearing will be held OCTOBER 11, 2018 at 7:05 PM in the Town Office NOT October 4, 2018 as previously stated. Any persons wishing to participate in the hearing must appear or send a letter expressing their desire to be a party to the proceedings 10/1

VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 510-10-17 ANCV

CITIBANK, N.A. v.

PATRICIA L. RUDOLPH, WILLIAM ARTHUR RUDOLPH AND FRED DANIELLO OCCUPANTS OF: 51 Forestdale Road, 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 , in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Patricia L. Rudolph and William Arthur Rudolph and to Citibank Federal Savings Bank n/k/a Citibank, N.A., dated January 18, 2006 and recorded in Book 180 Page 631 of the land records of the Town of Brandon, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 51 Forestdale Road, Brandon, Vermont on October 23, 2018 at 11:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: A certain piece of land in Brandon, County of Rutland and State of Vermont, described as follows: PARCEL 1: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Marilyn M. Quinn and O. Elmo Quinn by Warranty Deed of Rolland R. Rudolph and Helen E. Rudolph dated May 15, 1986 and recorded in the Brandon Land Records in Book 92 at Page 254.

BEING also all and the same lands and premises conveyed to a certain Declaration of Trust (dated August 5, 1987 and recorded in the Brandon Land Records in Book 97 at Page 80) by Quit Claim Deed of Marilyn M. Quinn and O. Elmo Quinn dated June 19, 1986 and recorded in the Brandon Land Records in Book 97 at Page 79, and therein described as follows: Bounded on the South or Southerly side by 615 feet more or less, by land owned now or formerly by Helen E. and Rolland R. Rudolph.

Bounded on the East or Easterly side of 645 feet 6 inches more or less, land owned by Clara Frances Keefe.

Bounded on the North or Northly side by 379 feet more or less, by the Catholic Cemetery Road.

Bounded on the West or Westerly side by Route 73 East to Forestdale by 527 feet more or less.

PARCEL 2 Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Marilyn M. Quinn by Decree of Distribution of the Rutland Probate Court dated April 8, 1987 and recorded in the Brandon Land Records in Book 95 at Page 219.

Being also all and the same lands and premises conveyed a certain Declaration of Trust (dated September 16, 1987 and recorded in the Brandon Land Records in Book 97 at Page 82) by Quit Claim Deed of Marilyn M. Quinn dated September 16, 1987 and recorded in the Brandon Land Records in Book 97 at Page 81, and therein described as follows: “A dwelling with 8.2 acres more or less located on Route 73 East (Marble Street) Brandon, Vermont and being the same lands and premises deeded to Clara F. Keefe from Frank L. Bunting by deed dated February 10, 1966 recorded in Book 78 Page 78 [sic], Page 20 of the Town of Brandon Land Records.”

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: August 31, 2018 By: /S/Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 9/27 Farmington, CT 06032

Auctions MARKET REPORT ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALES

RT. 125 • EAST MIDDLEBURY, VT Sales for Oct. 4 & Oct. 8 Costs Lbs. per lb 1635 .67 1555 .55 1240 .55 1255 .53 1340 .50 1825 .485 1675 .52

BEEF P. Parent Kayhart Bros.

Foster Bros.

Nea-Tocht Blue Spruce Farm P. Livingston Foster Bros. Farm

Dollars 1095.45 855.25 682.00 665.15 670.00 885.13 871.00

Costs CALVES Deer Valley Partnership Hatch Farm D. Williams Champlainside Farm Defreest Farm

Lbs. 101 101 87 111 112

per lb Dollars 1.50 151.50 1.20 121.20 1.00 87.00 .75 83.25 .66 73.92

Total # Beef: 314 • Total # Calves: 379 We value our faithful customers.

Sales at 3pm - Mon. & Thurs.

For pickup and trucking, call 1-802-388-2661

Randy Quesnel Jr.

400 Bullock Road, Leicester VT

Monday, Oct 22, 2018 • 11:30 AM JD 6715 4x4 with cab-power quad- 5636 hrs • JD 4250 4x4-cabpower shift • JD 5075E 4x4-loader-3860 hrs • (2) lnt 1086 tractors AC 7000 tractor • NH L223 skid steer w/3192 hrs • NH L 175 skid steer • NH LS170 skid steer • 2016 Kuhn VB2260 Progressive Density round baler • 2015 2016 Anderson NWX-660 inline bale wrapper • 2016 Krone Swadro-TS740 27’ twin rake • 20’ Mighty Bale Hauler round bale wagon • NH 1432 Hydro swing disc mower 2015 Jay Lor 5425 mixer/grinder feed wagon • (2) Artsway PM-35 grinder mixers • 2010 Dry Hill DH400 53’ manure pump 8” (2) Pequea 24’ feed wagons • NH 489 haybine • Athens Mod 118 22’ harrows w/wings and sod busters • 16’ 4 wheel water wagon w/1000 gal tank and solar panel • Suzuki 400 ATV Bale wrapper, Krone rake, and Jay Lor mixer sell subject to payoff.

65 acres of standing organic corn and 700 acres standing organic grass if not sold prior to Sale.

Directions: At 4 corners on Rte 7 in Leicester take Leicester Whiting Rd to Bullock Rd to sale site. Watch for Auction signs sale day Terms: Cash or Good Check Sale Day www.lussierauction.com for pictures, updates, and email mailing list.

Northeast Kingdom Sales, Inc. Jim Young

(802) 525-4774 Cell: 274-0179 FAX: (802) 525-3997 Email: neksales@together.net

P.O. Box 550 Barton, VT 05822

Auctioneers: Reg & Toby Lussier P.O. Box 191 Lyndonville, VT NH License: 2413 Reg: (802) 626-8892 Cell: (802) 535-6100 www.lussierauction.com email: reglussier@kingcon.com

Owner:

See Green Farm LLC Ringman

Jon Lussier

802-371-7403

EARLY LISTING ABSOLUTE AUCTION - NO RESERVES For Townline Equipment and other local equipment dealers and contractors.

Located at Gray’s Field, 1315 US RT 5 North in Fairlee, VT 05045.

Take exit 15 off I-91 go North on RT 5 and field is on the left.

SATURDAY – OCTOBER 20TH, 2018 - STARTING @ 8:30 AM

SELLING CONSTRUCTION EQUIP, FARM TRACTORS, COMPACT TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND ATTACHMENTS CONSTRUCTION JD 350C dozer w/6 way blade & winch • Kubota L4330HST TLB Yanmar YB301 excavator • 2006 Thomas T45S excavator w/hyd thumb, cab, rubber tracks • 2005 NH TV35D 4WD TLB 1619 hrs • Hitachi EX100 excavator w/dig & grade bucket • Ditch Witch 3610 4WD trencher & blade LOGGING EQUPMENT Cat 518 cable skidder • JD 440B skidder w/chains & chokers • Timber Jack Locomo 6WD log forwarder SUPPORT EQUIPMENT Olympian G10UIS 10kw LP generator • Magnum MLT3060 diesel light plant • New Mustang LF88 plate compactor • Hesston rollbar rake • New 5’ rock rake • New 4’ & 5’ rotary mowers • Hydro seeder MISC. Polaris XC120 kids snowmobile • New 30x50 Storage building

8:30 start

TRACTORS JD 1023E 4WD 330 hrs w/loader, mower, front snow blower • NH 1715 4wd w/loader, 1103 hrs • JD 755 4WD w/belly mower • Ford 2000 2WD gas power steering • Ford 4000 2WD gas w/loader VEHICLES & TRAILERS 89 Western Star tri axle dump 425B 8LL 58 rears 20 front • 85 Ford 7000 flatbed diesel truck • 2005 Ford F350 4WD w/dump • 1993 Ford F350 4WD diesel w/dump • 99 Ford F450 dump w/3 cy box • 91 Ford 9000 dump w/7 cy box • 85 Ford 9000 single axle dump truck • 2004 Chevy 3500 gas box truck w/87,000 miles • 83 Int 1724 bucket truck • 2016 Tow Bandit 14,000GVW trailer • 2017 Belmont 14’ galv landscape trl w/gate • 16’ Enclosed trailer • Master Tow dolly SKIDSTEERS 2013 Deere 320D • 2005 Bobcat S250 • 2008 NH L160 w/new dash & new hour meter

FARM MACHINERY Vicon R5 510T tedder • Int 540 manure spreader • 2-NH 518 manure spreader • Dynavent 40’ hay elevator on wheels • 48’ Hay elevator on wheels ATTACHMENTS Woods BH90X 3pth backhoe w/ hyd thumb • Ford 917H 6’ flail mower • Frontier RC2048 rotary mower • Iron Oak wood splitter w/ Honda motor • York 7’ 3pth rake • Tow behind 4’ landscape rake • New TMG 3pth 80 roto tiller • New TMG Q/A power angle blade • New Q/A snow pushers • New Q/A forks • New Q/A buckets • 3pth Fert spreader • Fransgard 3pth winch • Bush Hog 405 UTILITY VEHICLES 2009 Kubota RTV1500 4WD • 2009 Kubota RTV1140CPX diesel 4WD 4 passenger, 1936 hrs LAWN & GARDEN Pallet of landscape stone • Pallet of patio pavers

8:30 start

Terms: Cash, Good Check, Credit Card w/a 3% fee, 6% Sales Tax No Buyer’s fee

AUCTIONEERS: C W GRAY & SON’S, INC.

8:30 start Lunch by Wright’s Catering

EAST THETFORD, VT 802-785-2161 • VT LIC # 128 • 802-333-4014 Email address: cwgray2161@gmail.com Web address: www.cwgray.com Also: www.auctionzip.com

SUBSCRIBE! CALL 388-4944 OR CHECK US OUT ON THE WEB: WWW.ADDISONINDEPENDENT.COM

Addison Independent, Thursday, October 11, 2018 — PAGE 11B

NBM receives recognition

MIDDLEBURY — The National income levels and businesses of Bank of Middlebury was recently different sizes. awarded with an “Outstanding” • Institution’s responsiveness to performance evaluation for community development needs in the Community Reinvestment Act AA. (CRA).

The CRA The National Bank of categorization is an Middlebury is a $358 ADDISON COUNTY evaluation of a banking million independent institution’s record of community bank meeting the credit needs headquartered in of its entire community including low Middlebury, and is a wholly owned and moderate-income neighborhoods. subsidiary of Middlebury National The criteria for the rating is as follows: Corporation. The Bank has one-third • The level of lending as related to ownership in an operating subsidiary, loan-to-deposit (LTD) ratio compared Community Financial Services, LLC, to local and national peer averages. which was created in partnership • Distribution of originated and with two other financial institutions purchased loans made within the for the purpose of offering trust institution’s assessment area (AA). and investment services to bank • Overall borrower distribution of customers. Affiliate activity was not loans among borrowers of different considered as part of this evaluation.

Business News

Passing the torch

THE MIDDLEBURY UNION High School girls’ soccer team held two clinics this fall for elementary school girls in conjunction with the Middlebury Recreation Department, one on Sept. 15 and one this past Saturday. Coach Wendy Leeds said turnout was strong for both clinics, at which the varsity girls helped future Tigers work on their soccer skills and develop a love for the game.

Photo Courtesy of Wendy Leeds

Grant funds Vt. school safety tip hotline, other programs WATERBURY — The Vermont Department of Public Safety is receiving $400,000 from the Department of Justice to fund new school safety initiatives. The federal grants will pay for programs that allow the whole community to play a role in protecting schools.

“There’s no single strategy to follow to make our schools safe,” Vermont Public Safety Commissioner Thomas Anderson said. “School safety is not just about locking doors — it requires partnerships at the local level in order to ensure the network that supports our children is strong and has the tools it needs. These funds will help

us continue with a multi-faceted approach to ensuring our kids enjoy a safe learning environment.”

With a $173,000 portion of the grant, the Vermont State Police will establish a School Safety Tip Line.

This new tool will enable students, teachers, school staff and community members to report school violence threats anonymously via a web portal or phone line. The system will have the ability to prioritize tips based on keywords that could indicate a specific risk. These keywords could be region specific, and include school names or names of specific persons making threats.

Vermont Emergency Management is receiving $230,000 to expand and support the SurviVermont program statewide. SurviVermont was developed by several local and state agencies in St. Albans, and the program engages the whole community in school safety. VEM and the Vermont School Safety Center will work with the partners to bring together teachers, students and the public at large on school violence prevention, response and recovery through public forums and education.

SurviVermont will familiarize the public on the principles of the

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three national programs — “See Something, Say Something” (dhs. gov/see-something-say-something), “Run, Hide, Fight” (ready.gov/ active-shooter) and “Stop the Bleed” (dhs.gov/stopthebleed) — to help individual students and adults to help themselves and others before, during, and after school violence events.

These funds require a 25 percent state match and come in addition to $4 million in state grants awarded to schools this summer to upgrade school safety infrastructure, and $1 million devoted to school safety planning, training, and exercise.

Drivers asked to be aware; moose are on the move MONTPELIER — Drivers need to be alert and cautious because moose are on the move, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. Moose are more likely to be crossing roadways at this time of year, especially after dark or early in the morning because this is breeding season for moose.

“Motorists hit 67 moose on Vermont highways during 2017 and 51 so far this year,” said Vermont’s

Chief Game Warden Colonel Jason Batchelder. “We are asking drivers to be especially careful and for people to enjoy watching moose from a distance. Moose can be unpredictable and dangerous if you get too close and they feel cornered or get irritated.”

Moose are a threat to motorists, but there are measures you can take to avoid hitting them, according to Fish & Wildlife:

• Always be aware of the danger — moose cross the road randomly, as well as at their regular crossings.

• Increase your roadside awareness and reduce your speed when you see MOOSE CROSSING signs along the highway. When on secondary roads, the recommended speed is 40 mph or less in these moose crossing areas.

• Drive defensively and don’t overdrive your headlights. Moose

are more active at night and early morning, and they are difficult to see because of their dark color.

• If you see a moose ahead, slow down or stop. Trying to speed past them before they can move can be a serious mistake.

Nineteen people have died in motor vehicle collisions with moose on Vermont highways since 1985.

JCT. 22A & 125 • BRIDPORT, VERMONT THURSDAY EVENING – OCT. 18TH 5:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M We have been commissioned to sell the partial contents of the late Jean Rosane home of Middlebury; along with the continuation of the Hickory Hill Farm of Charlotte and North Ferrisburgh camp. The following will be sold.

Lg. double glass door painted jelly cupboard – early 2 door 2 drawer step back cupboard – 4 & 5 drawer oak dressers – lg. asst. of book cases (Vt. Made) – snow shoes and sleds – Griswold ironware and others – floor lamps – braided rugs and others – modern dining room table w/6 chairs (excellent) – massage recliner (like new) – Mahogany drop front desk – early GE electric floor fan – tin auction cabinet – assortment of cameras – Cannon ball bed frame – painted round oak table w6 chairs – early tennis rackets – dome top chest – oars- pewter tea set – early fireplace toaster – Bennington cracker jar – redware crocks, jugs and others – lg. 30gal crock – 2 high back fancy twin bed frames - quilts- early games – 1886 Addison County & Ulser County NY history (as found) – early blanket boxes – misc. sterling – doll house – oil lamps - washbowl & pitcher – Meadowmere Park Blue FD light – round oak table w/6 leaves – trench art - Roseville - Pyrex Nest of bowls – Fire King – service for 12 Royal Doulton china - early tavern table – York bows – wool blankets – early canoe paddle --Lusterware – baskets – Majoun set – marbles – tall ship model – commodes – 36” flat screen tv – Disc player - Shelf clock with Mother of Pearl inlay – Ogee mirror and more – nice asst. of modern 1 drawer stands and side tables – lg. 48 and 50 star American flags – lg. handmade hobby horse- wooden pulleys -asst. of Indian head pennies – Barber ½ dollars – Mercury dimes and more – PAINTINGS AND PRINTS Samuel Curtis 1911 photo – Asst. early Oil & watercolor paintings – Richard Taylor, Grandma Moses fabric print and more TOOLS – MISC. AND MORE Nice horse draw sleigh - Ashley ARH24 Wood stove & Defiant – 14 hp power mate electric start generator – chop saw – Reddy heater – Reese hitch – sawz all – floor nailer – shop vac – Dewalt grinder – hammer drill and impact too – Echo weed trimmer – early wooden butter churn – metal sap buckets & spouts – early Swedish camp stove (Kunker) - Patio table w/4 chairs - Trek 7300 bicycle – dehumidifier – lg. boat anchors – CharBroil grill (like new) – lg. brass kettle – early bean sorter – sm. Electric pressure washer and much more…

AUCTIONEER: Tom Broughton PO Box 53, Bridport, VT 05734 802-758-2494 Terms – Cash, MC, Visa • Lunch by Bridport Grange NOTE: Preview 3:30 p.m. day of sale – Nice assortment of early and modern furniture – Something for everyone. All items sold as is, where is, with no implied warranty. 10% buyer premium cash or check – 13% buyers premium with credit cards www.tombroughtonauctions.com

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Man stopped after seen smoking pot while driving Brandon Harvest Fest Bristol reports record turnout

BRANDON — In a record crowd, more than 400 people turned for the annual Brandon Fall Festival on Sept. 30 at the town recreation park.

Festivalgoers played games, painted pumpkins, took hayrides, enjoyed seasonal foods, and lined up by the dozens at stations to make Brandon’s famous Leaf People.

“Thanks to the dynamic efforts of the Brandon Chamber of Commerce and everyone who came out to make one for their home, more than 300 Leaf People were made” throughout the afternoon, said Brandon Recreation Manager Bill Moore.

Moore noted that the event took on added activities this year with the partnering of several other community organizations, including the Neshobe PTO, Brandon Free Public Library, Brandon Chamber of Commerce, Brandon Area Toy Project and the Brandon Town Recreation

Department.

“It was a significantly larger crowd than we’ve had in the past because we collaborated with these other groups, and combined a couple of fall activities into a single event,” Moore said, adding that the initial reaction has been overwhelmingly positive.

Moore lauded the efforts of the organizations for providing what he called “tons of games and fun” for the kids, as well as hayrides provided by Rick Nicklaw.

Moore did his part as well by providing music throughout the afternoon, and praised the chamber’s annual creation of the Leaf People, which will be displayed throughout town through Halloween “providing a friendly wave to passersby” and adding a bit of that spooky feeling at night. A community picnic capped the event later in the afternoon.

BRISTOL — On Sept. 21, at 5:07 p.m., Bristol police arrested Brian G. Warner, 45, of Rutland and cited him for violating conditions of release and driving under the influence of drugs.

Warner, whose release conditions, stemming from a pending DUI drugs arrest, prohibited him from buying, having or using regulated drugs without a valid prescription, was stopped after an officer said he observed him consuming marijuana while operating a vehicle on Lincoln Road.

Warner was processed and released with a citation to answer the charges in Addison Superior Court, criminal division, on Nov. 5.

Between Sept. 17 and 30, Bristol police completed 39 foot and car patrols at various locations, namely on Mountain Street, Main Street and surrounding areas, including near Bristol Elementary School, as well as in the eastern part of the police district.

Officers also completed 36 hours and 45 minutes of directed patrol, traffic enforcement and patrols of the police district and the town under a town contract.

During that same period,

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officers checked security at Mount Abraham Union High School 10 times, completed 16 fingerprint requests, verified one vehicle identification number, conducted 10 business checks on Main Street and surrounding areas and four times secured unsecured buildings.

Bristol police assisted Vermont State Police on Sept. 18, the Addison County Sheriff’s Department on Sept. 24, and the Bristol Rescue Squad twice on Sept. 29.

In other recent activity, Bristol police: • On Sept. 17 investigated an accident that occurred in the parking lot of Mount Abe. • On Sept. 17 assisted with traffic control while Vermont Utilities Management Services was working in the travel lane of East Street.

• On Sept. 17 secured a dog wandering on Mountain Street, identified its owner and returned it.

• On Sept. 17 received found property, contacted the owner and returned it.

• On Sept. 17 assisted a person in locating a minor refusing to go home. The minor was located and picked up by their parent.

• On Sept. 18 responded to the report of a juvenile incident, which was resolved without incident.

• On Sept. 18 responded to a public records request from a law enforcement agency.

• On Sept. 18 an officer completed

webinar training on the updated use and features of a forensic tool used by the Bristol police.

• On Sept. 19 assisted other law enforcement agencies with a search warrant for an active investigation.

• On Sept. 19 spoke with a district resident having a civil problem with their landlord and referred them to the Vermont renters’ handbook and the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity.

• On Sept. 19 opened an investigation into a vehicle reported to have been stolen three weeks earlier.

• On Sept. 20 completed webinar training sponsored by the National Criminal Justice Training Center.

• On Sept. 20 completed webinar training on law enforcement internet resources.

• On Sept. 20, at 5:24 p.m., responded to the report that a vehicle had been struck and damaged by another vehicle in a local parking lot.

• On Sept. 20 responded to an alarm and determined it had malfunctioned.

• On Sept. 21 responded to a noise complaint and determined the noise was not unreasonable.

• On Sept. 22 referred to the appropriate agency a citizen concerned with the welfare of another citizen.

• On Sept. 24 opened an investigation into a theft.

• On Sept. 24 an officer completed yearly required National Crime Information Center and Criminal Justice Information Services testing.

• On Sept. 25 an officer completed Child Passenger Seat Technician

Update training hosted by the Vermont Department of Health.

• On Sept. 25 assisted a citizen who had locked their keys in their vehicle.

• On Sept. 25 opened an investigation into the report of a bicycle stolen from a garage.

• On Sept. 25 responded to a motor vehicle complaint and completed a report.

• On Sept. 26 received a request to assist with the search of a device related to another law enforcement agency’s active investigation.

• On Sept. 26 assisted with staff training with employees of the Mount Abraham Unified School District.

• On Sept. 26 investigated the report of the sound of gunfire behind Airport Drive and encountered no one in the area.

• On Sept. 26, with a Mount Abraham Unified School district staff member, presented a block of instruction for local first responders.

• On Sept. 27 responded to a twocar collision, with property damage, on Airport Drive.

• On Sept. 29 an officer worked a security detail for an event at Mount Abe. • On Sept. 29 referred to the civil court process a citizen attempting to reclaim personal property.

• On Sept. 30, at 7:01 p.m., responded to the report of two motorcycles on Mountain Street operating on the sidewalk and doing wheelies, but the motorcyclists left before police arrived.

• On Sept. 30 completed a report regarding a damaged road sign.

Three crashes in one day halt traffic ADDISON COUNTY — Vermont State Police were called to three traffic crashes that closed down some county roads for a time this past Thursday.

First, at around 11:20 a.m. on Oct. 4 troopers were dispatched to look into a report of that a tractor-trailer transporting municipal sludge had overturned on the Tyler Bridge Road in Monkton. Police closed Tyler Bridge Road from Route 116 to Turkey Lane while a wrecker service worked to remove the tractor and trailer from the roadway.

Police said their initial investigation indicates that Todd Boutin, 52, of Grand Isle was driving the tractor-trailer westbound on Tyler Bridge Road at a speed estimated at 30 mph. Boutin told police that an animal crossed in front of his vehicle and he attempted to avoid striking it. The 2016 Kenworth truck left the road, travelled down a steep embankment and overturned.

Boutin was not injured, but the truck was considered a total loss.

Police reported that neither speed nor impairment appeared to be contributing factors in this crash.

Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by members of the Monkton Fire Department and the Vergennes Area Rescue Squad. Tyler Bridge Road was closed for several hours while the vehicle was removed from the scene.

Two people were injured in a more serious two-vehicle traffic crash later that afternoon.

State police received a report of a tractor-trailer carrying cars and a Ford Explorer had collided at the intersection of Route 22A and Short Street in Bridport at around 3 p.m.

Route 22A was reduced to one lane of traffic and power lines were down at the scene.

Police said their investigation

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indicated that 36-year-old Stephanie Pope of Shoreham was driving the Ford northbound and attempting to turn left onto Short Street; Amar Murphy, 39, of Colonie, N.Y., was driving the car-hauling truck north and struck the rear of Pope’s vehicle.

After the initial impact, the vehicles continued through a utility pole, and came to rest in a field.

Both drivers were transported to the emergency room. Pope was taken to UVM Medical Center with what police described as “possible serious injury” and Murphy to Porter Hospital with possible neck injury.

Pope’s Ford was totaled.

Anyone who witnessed this crash, or who has any information regarding this crash, is asked to contact State Police Trooper Rob Helm of the New Haven barracks at 802-388-4919.

The call for the third Oct. 4 crash came into state police dispatchers at around 7:10 p.m. The call asked for troopers to “be on the lookout” for a blue 2013 Jeep Compass that had left the scene of an accident near the intersection of Monkton Road and Route 7 in Ferrisburgh.

Troopers located and stopped the suspect vehicle on Route 7 near the intersection of Greenbush Road.

The driver, identified as Olman Lopez, 47, of Ferrisburgh, denied to police that he was involved in the accident. While speaking with Lopez, troopers detected signs of impairment, screened Lopez for driving under the influence and arrested him. Lopez was transported to the New Haven barracks, processed and cited for DUI.

Police said their investigation revealed that Lopez failed to yield to traffic on Monkton Road when leaving the parking lot of the Dollar General. Troopers further allege that Lopez struck a 2013 Honda Civic driven by Annemarie North, 57, of Vergennes, causing minor damage to both vehicles. Lopez then fled the scene and continued north up Route 7 where he was located by troopers.

Lopez was released on citation to appear at the Addison County Superior Court on Oct. 22 to answer to the charges of driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident.

In other recent activity, state police: • On Oct. 5 at approximately 1:45 a.m. stopped motor vehicle on Route 7 in Ferrisburgh and cited the driver, Jamie Jennings, 41, of Port Henry, N.Y., for driving with a criminally suspended license.

• On Oct. 5 at 3:32 p.m. received a call about an unknown man yelling obscenities at a Granville resident in their Route 100 home. Troopers were unable to find the man before he left the residence, but they said they were able to identify him as 58-yearold Kevin Ainsworth of Granville.

State police report that Ainsworth went to the property to confront John Eckroth, 25, regarding a road rage incident that had occurred a short time before.

Police allege that Ainsworth caused damage to a door by kicking it, then continually yelled obscenities and threats at Eckroth and refused to leave. After police were summoned via a 911 call, Ainsworth finally left.

State police apprehended Ainsworth and cited him for disorderly conduct, unlawful trespass and unlawful mischief. He is due to answer the charges in Addison County Superior Court, criminal division, on Nov. 12.

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“Lemonade,” by Ioana Uricaru, will screen at Dana Auditorium on Saturday, Oct. 13, at 3 and 8 p.m. This film is part of the Hirschfield International Film Series that shows a film every Saturday at Middlebury College. Uricaru and the lead actress will be at the screenings for a Q&A.

Sweet and sour film offers immigrant’s perspective

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one are the warm evenings for leisurely walks and cocktailhour on the porch — it’s officially fall and winter is looming. You might find yourself wondering what to do with yourself these days because it’s dark, cold and, frankly, almost time to hibernate.

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But don’t settle into your slippers just yet. The Hirschfield International Film Series in Middlebury is sure to wake you up.

Every Saturday, from September to May, everyone is welcome to come see a free film shown at Middlebury College — something that’s been going on since Ted Perry (Fletcher Professor of the Arts Emeritus) helped to establish the series 30 years ago. On Saturday,

Oct. 13, Ioana Uricaru’s first feature, “Lemonade,” will screen, at 3 and 8 p.m., in Dana Auditorium.

This year’s programming, however, is different than decades past. Instead of deciding all the films in advance, the Department of Film and Media Culture is scheduling films on a monthto-month basis. The hope is that the series will be more nimble — adapting when new films are distributed — and can present a community screening before the film ends up on an online movie platform. Media Production Specialist Ethan Murphy, who’s leading the new program this year, hopes this will draw more students to the series.

The next four films of the Hirschfield Series will be: “Lemonade,” “I Am Not A Witch,” “Border” and “Women at War.” These films will screen at 3 and 8 p.m. at Dana Auditorium, and are all

co-sponsored by the Vermont International Film Foundation. VTIFF’s film festival runs Oct. 1828 and will also screen these films (along with many others) at various locations throughout Burlington.

To check upcoming films in the Hirschfield Series visit middlebury.edu/academics/fmmc/ hirschfield/2018-2019 (or check the Addison Independent’s calendar).

LEMONADE OK, so let’s talk about this Saturday’s film: “Lemonade.”

You’re in for something sweet and sour with this one. Director Ioana Uricaru is the Jeanne Epp Barksdale Assistant Professor for Film and SEE FILM ON PAGE 3

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Artist studios open this weekend for peepers & public

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hile you’re driving around admiring the leaves this weekend, stop by an artist’s workshop, too. The Vermont Crafts Council’s Fall Open Studio Weekend is right around the corner, Oct. 13 and 14, when artists all across the Green Mountain State open their studios to the public. There are several in Addison County and a few more in Brandon if you want to limit yourself to ones closer to home.

Look for bright yellow “Open Studio” signs along Vermont’s roads to guide you to these artists’ places of work. There is a regional open studio information center at Art on Main, 25 Main St., Bristol. Further south, maps and information can be found at the Brandon Artists Guild at 7 Center St. in Brandon. Maps are also available online at vermontcrafts.

com/OSW/fallmaps-directions or by calling (802) 223-3380.

Open Studio Weekend is a statewide celebration of the visual arts and creative process, offering a unique opportunity for visitors to meet a wide variety of local artists and craftspeople in their studios, and purchase high-quality, hand-made artwork. The self-guided Open Studio tour features the work of glassblowers, jewelers, printmakers, potters, furniture makers, weavers, ironworkers, painters, sculptors, quilt makers and wood carvers. Many participating galleries will host gallery talks and feature special exhibits in conjunction with this event.

A list of local artists taking part — from north to south — follows: Robert Compton Pottery. Handthrown

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THE VERMONT CRAFTS COUNCIL LAUNCHED OPEN STUDIO WEEKEND IN 1993. functional and decorative pottery. 2662 Route 116 North, Bristol.

Deborah Holmes Watercolors. Watercolors, giclee prints and acrylagouache paintings. 24 Garfield St., Bristol.

Trillium Art & Beyond/ Yinglei Zhang.

Chinese painting and calligraphy, ceramic, stone and woodwork. 56 High St., Middlebury.

Mike Mayone Fine Art. Paintings, prints, note cards, realism, landscapes. 8 Case St., East Middlebury.

True Water Gallery/Molly Hawley. Portraits, landscapes, abstracts, fabric art. 1266 Route 125, Ripton.

Mud Puppy Pottery/Andy Snyder. Pottery demonstrations, exhibits and sales. 2386 Sunset Lake Road, Orwell.

Joan Drew. Original watercolor paintings. 29 Union St., Brandon.

Brandon Artists Guild. Cooperative gallery for Vermont artists and artisans. 7 Center St. (Route 7), Brandon.

“View From My Window.” By Yinglei Zhang of Trillium Art & Beyond. Go see her Chinese painting and calligraphy, ceramic, stone and woodwork at 56 High St., Middlebury, this weekend.

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Media Culture at Middlebury CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 College and also the director of Middlebury Script Lab. She is RomanianAmerican, and first came to the states in 2001, when she attended graduate school at USC in Los Angeles.

This is her first full-length feature, and is based on her (and others’) real experiences of the immigration process. Here’s the story:

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While working in the U.S. on a temporary visa as a caretaker, Mara, a 30-year-old single mother from Romania, marries Daniel, an American. After the arrival of her son Dragos, everything seems to have fallen perfectly into place. When the process of getting a green card veers unexpectedly off course, however, Mara is faced with abuses of power on every level and forced to answer a dark question about herself — how far would you go to get what you want?

“One of the themes is the conflict between the two cultures. The America portrayed in this film is not the one that immigrants dream of before leaving their native country,” said Uricaru in a statement. “It’s not a modern, technologically advanced world, full of possibilities, but rather a semi-developed, provincial one, inhabited by people who can be narrow-minded and prejudiced… This feeling of being caught between two worlds, painfully familiar to any immigrant, could be summarized by the question: Is it worth it?”

Uricaru isn’t trying to answer this question, but rather shedding light on the American myth that “you can achieve anything you want.”

The aesthetic of “Lemonade” is different from other mainstream U.S. films, too.

Uricaru and her friend and producer Cristian Mungiu, focus on intense attention to detail and aim to represent Mara’s experience as realistically as possible. “‘Lemonade’ chooses in turn to focus on everyday occurrences, complete with their natural lag times and the less dramatic moments,” said Uricaru, adding that this style is heavily influenced by Romanian filmmaking.

“Romanian cinema is focused on small moments,” she said, “raw realism, which sometimes can mean not much is happening…

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“ONE OF THE THEMES IS THE CONFLICT BETWEEN THE TWO CULTURES... THIS FEELING OF BEING CAUGHT BETWEEN TWO WORLDS, PAINFULLY FAMILIAR TO ANY IMMIGRANT, COULD BE SUMMARIZED BY THE QUESTION: IS IT WORTH IT?” — Ioana Uricaru

Middlebury College’s Ioana Uricaru is the director of “Lemonade”

Popular U.S. films are often focused on practical things, like getting to the point, achieving goals, being successful — these are priorities of the culture. You can see this in the films because the characters always get what they want and everybody’s happy — that’s the American narrative. There’s always a very clear difference between good and bad, right and wrong; and the good-guy is always expected to win in the end.

“In Romania, with a complicated history and recent history, it’s more realistic to think things won’t work out,” Uricaru explained. “To think that things won’t go as planned. Life in general is more obstacle and surprises than a complete, accomplished goal. In Romanian cinema there’s more tolerance for ambiguity, uncertainty and interpreting the same thing in two different ways.”

So where does “Lemonade” fall on the U.S.-

Romanian scale? Somewhere in the middle.

“I see ‘Lemonade’ as a film that is uniquely positioned as a bridge between European auteur cinema and the more daring American Independent films… a film that will belong to both the Romanian and American cinemas, just as I consider myself as belonging to both of them.”

Uricaru, doesn’t view herself as an educator with her films. “I can expose the audience to a way of thinking, or living that’s slightly different than theirs, but I don’t know if there’s room for education,” she said. “It’s up to the audience: they’ll either choose to understand or just shut it off.”

Either way, Uricaru’s film will put you in a situation of wondering, “what would I have done?” And “to genuinely wonder is an exciting place to be.”

Join Uricaru and lead actress Mãlina Manovici for a conversation after each screening on Saturday, Oct. 13, 3 and 8 p.m., in Dana Auditorium.

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OUT OF TOWN Documentary shows the life of Sabra Field

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documentary about artist Sabra Field will show at Contois Auditorium in Burlington as part of the Architecture and Design Film Series. This series hosts free Wednesday screenings once a month.

On Wednesday, Oct. 17, “Sabra: The Life and Work of Printmaker Sabra Field” takes the screen. This documentary, directed

by Bill Phillips, explores the life and career of Vermont-based printmaker Sabra Field. The film highlights a body of work spanning more than five decades from her most commonly circulated images which celebrated American pastoral motifs in New England to her lesser known but equally important explorations of figurative mythology, Italian tableaux, and political inquiry. Filmmaker and personal friend Phillips, has created an insightful portrait of the Field’s long and productive life, featuring interviews that reflect on how travel, personal tragedy and life in the Green Mountain State

have impacted the development of her work over the years.

Field and Phillips will be at the Wednesday event for a post-screening discussion. Food and a cash bar opens at 6 p.m.; the film starts at 6:30.

Admission is free. Learn more about the series at ADfilmseries.org.

To see a complete collection of Sabra Field’s art in person, go see “The Sabra Field Collection” at the Middlebury College Museum of Art.

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IN TOWN Nashville meets Austin in Brandon Music reprise

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his will be the Twangtown Paramours’ fifth consecutive year performing in Brandon, as they take the Brandon Music stage on Saturday, Oct. 13, at 7:30 p.m.

The husband and wife’s acoustic “Sophisticated Americana” sound is a hybrid of the Nashville and Austin music scenes that continues to captivate audiences at Brandon Music.

Both, MaryBeth Zamer and Mike T. Lewis, are known for their well-crafted and awardwinning songs. Lewis writes for Universal’s Asian territories and has had songs recorded by independent artists in the U.K, Japan, Korea and the U.S. Together, their song “Widow of the Mountain” was recently released by the Price Sisters on Rebel Records and the duo is currently writing music for a new play by Vermont playwright Elaine Davida Sklar.

Lewis and Zamer are working on their third album, to be released in 2019. It follows “The Promise of Friday Night.” Music by the “Twangers” is heard on over 100 Folk, Americana, and independent country stations world-wide.

The Twangtown Paramours have opened for Joe Ely, Claire Lynch, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Carrie Newcomer, and Kim & Reggie Harris, amongst

Husband and wife duo, the “Twangtown Paramours,” will come to Brandon Music for their fifth consecutive year on Saturday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m.

others, and have performed at nationally recognized venues such as Uncle Calvin’s in Dallas, Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs, and the Bluebird Café in Nashville. They are three-time finalists in the prestigious Kerrville New Folk contest and won the Michael Terry People’s Choice Award in the Wildflower Music Festival

Songwriter Contest in 2012.

Saturday’s tickets are $20. A pre-concert dinner is available for $25. Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Call (802) 247-4295, email info@brandonmusic.net or visit brandon-music.net.

Red Hot Juba heats up in Lincoln Red Hot Juba will perform for the Burnham Music Series at Burnham Hall, 52 River Rd., in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 13, at 7:30 p.m.

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Red Hot Juba plays “blisterin’ Burnham Hall, Lincoln hot countrified jazz and Green Mountain swing.” Using a shifting and impulsive mix of styles while carving out an approach all its own, Red Hot Juba can turn from dynamic jump-blues to bittersweet soul on a dime. With a growing reputation for long, high energy sets, the band will cover a broad and varied expanse of musical ground over the course of an evening, and enjoy the sights along the way.

Tickets for Saturday’s concert are $10 for adults, teens and kids are free. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call (802) 388-6863.

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ARTS

ARTIST’S RECEPTION IN VERGENNES. Friday, Oct. 12, 5-8 p.m., Northern Daughters Gallery, 221 Main St. A reception for Bristol artist Pam Smith, “Moving Still” — still life paintings. More info at northerndaughters.com. Exhibit runs through Nov. 30.

FALL OPEN STUDIO WEEKEND IN ADDISON COUNTY. Saturday, Oct. 13. The Vermont Arts Council invites you to combine fall foliage viewing and harvest activities with seeing and purchasing from local artists across Vermont.

Look for the bright yellow signs along Vermont’s roads marking the studios of craftspeople and fine artists. More info at vermontcrafts.org.

FALL OPEN STUDIO WEEKEND IN ADDISON COUNTY. Sunday, Oct. 14. The Vermont Arts Council invites you to combine fall foliage viewing and harvest activities with seeing and purchasing from local artists across Vermont.

Look for the bright yellow signs along Vermont’s roads marking the studios of craftspeople and fine artists. More info at vermontcrafts.org.

ARTIST FRAN BULL IN MIDDLEBURY. Wednesday, Oct. 17, noon, Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St. Bull, an internationally-known artist from Brandon, discusses her art installation “In Flanders Fields,” on view at the Sheldon Museum. The work is based on her interpretation of the well-known poem by Canadian Lieutenant Colonel, John McCrae, M.D., who wrote the poem after witnessing a comrade blown to bits at the 1915 battle of Ypres. Part of the Sheldon’s series of noon-time talks offered in conjunction with its current exhibit “Doughboys and Flyboys: WWI Stories by Vermonters From the Home and Battlefront.” More info at 802-388-2117 or HenrySheldonMuseum.org.

“ULYSSES: A VISUAL SCHEMA” IN MIDDLEBURY. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 4:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 72 Porter Field Rd. Designer James MacDonnell has created a new “visual schema” for James Joyce’s “Ulysses.” Developing a unique graphical system,

MacDonnell’s prints form a minimalist visual representation that dispenses with the need for explanatory text or illustrations. Free. More info at middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

“NEW ENGLAND IMPRESSIONS: ART & THE MAKING OF REGIONAL IDENTITY” IN ORWELL. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m., Orwell Public Library, 472 Main St. The Vermont Humanities Council sponsors this talk with William Hosley on how for several generations, aspiring New England artists used our history, landscape, environment, and traditional industries as subject matter and muse — drawing inspiration from their environment and helping to shape New England’s image at home and abroad.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

BOOK TALK IN BRANDON. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m., Brandon Public Library, 4 Franklin St. Meet and discuss “Howards End” by E. M. Forster.

ASHLEY WOLFF IN MIDDLEBURY. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 7-8:30 p.m., Community Room, Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Author and illustrator Wolff will present “An Artist’s Inheritance: What I’ve learned, so far.” The daughter and granddaughter of artists, Wolff reflects on what she has inherited, what she has done with it and what she hopes she is passing on.

JASON LUTES AND JACK MAYER IN MIDDLEBURY. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 6 p.m., The Marquis, 65 Main St. Jason Lutes, Vermont-based cartoonist of the graphic novel omnibus “Berlin,” a 20 year literary masterpiece of historical fiction about the decline of the Weimar Republic and the rise of fascist extremism in 1930s Germany in conversation with local author Jack Mayer, author of the award-winning “Before the Court of Heaven.” Free and open to the public. Book signing to follow.

DANCE

“MASQUERADE BALL” IN BRANDON. Saturday, Oct. 13, 7-10 p.m., Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Sq. A joint fundraiser for the Brandon Town Hall and the Brandon Public Library. Music by Bill Moore. Beverages and snacks, a 50/50 raffle,

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door prizes, cash bar and prizes for costumes.

No costume? Arrive at 7 p.m. to decorate a mask with provided materials. Tickets: individuals $12 no costume/$10 in costume; couples $20 no costume/$18 in costume; students 16 and under in costume free.

CONTRA DANCE IN CORNWALL. Saturday, Oct. 13, 7-9:30 p.m., Cornwall Town Hall, Route 30.

An evening of contra mayhem featuring Peter Stix from Albany calling to live banjo and fiddle music by Red Dog Riley. $5-10/person (sliding scale). All are welcome. No experience or partner necessary. Questions? call 802-462-3722.

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“AN AMERICAN IN PARIS” IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Oct. 13, 2 and 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. This Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, filmed at London’s West End Theater, is the story of discovering love in the ‘City of Light’. Featuring the music and lyrics of George and Ira Gershwin, stunning designs, and show-stopping choreography. Tickets $12 adults/$5 students (+ $1 preservation fee), available online at townhalltheater.org or the THT Box Office at 802-382-9222, Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m.

“LEMONADE” ON SCREEN IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Oct. 13, 3 and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, 356 College St. When the process of getting a green card veers unexpectedly off course, Mara is faced with abuses of power on every level and forced to answer a dark question about herself: how far would you go to get what you want? Director and Middlebury College assistant professor of Film & Media Culture Ioana Uricaru and lead actress Mãlina Manovici will host a conversation after each screening.

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APPLE DAY IN LINCOLN. Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 River Rd. All are welcome to this free event. Bring your own apples to make cider, applesauce and pie filling.

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and wish to participate – great. Bring your own containers to take your apple goodness. There will also be recipes available to take home.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times for safety reasons. More info contact Jim Brown at 802-453-4563.

POTATO HILL PARK OPENING CELEBRATION IN LINCOLN. Sunday, Oct. 14, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Lincoln Community School, 795 E. River Rd. Everyone is invited to join the celebration and enjoy this new public park. Come and enjoy the collaborative efforts that made this community resource a reality. More info contact Tory Riley at 802-453-2119 or tory.riley@mausd.org.

LECTURES & LEARNING “COLONIAL MEETINGHOUSES OF NEW ENGLAND” IN FERRISBURGH. Sunday, Oct. 14, 2 p.m., Union Meeting House, Route 7.

Using photographs of the few surviving “mint condition” meetinghouses as illustrations, this presentation by photographer Paul Wainwright tells the story of the society that built and used Meetinghouses, and the lasting impact they have had on American culture.

ORGAN WALKING TOUR IN VERGENNES. Sunday, Oct. 14, 3:30 p.m., Vergennes United Methodist Church, 129 Main St. The Vermont Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will sponsor a walking tour of churches with historic pipe organs, beginning at the Methodist Church at 3:30 p.m. with a recital by Adam Schneider. At 4 p.m. Vaughn Watson will play a recital at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and at 4:45 p.m. Jenny Bower performs a recital by at the Congregational church. Free. All are welcome.

More info call 802-759-2453.

“WOOL KNICKERS AND WHITE BLAZES, A 1917 INSPIRED END-TO-END LONG TRAIL HIKE,” IN MIDDLEBURY. Thursday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Ct. The Green Mountain Club Bread Loaf Section will host GMC’s Executive Director Mike DeBonis, who will tell tales from his 2017 “retro” end-to-end hike, celebrating one hundred years of the Long Trail Guidebook.

Refreshments served. Free. Donations accepted to support the GMC Education Program. More activities at gmcbreadloaf.org.

MUSIC

802 BLUES REVIEW IN VERGENNES. Saturday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m., Vergennes Opera House, 120 Main St. Come hear some of the best Vermont musicians to ever accumulate on a single stage for one night of unforgettable music. Doors and cash bar provided by Bar Antidote open at 6:30 p.m., concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Come one, come all and bring your appetite for epic Vermont-style blues.

TWANGTOWN PARAMOURS IN BRANDON. Saturday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music, 62

Country Club Rd. A hybrid of the Nashville and Austin music scenes. This husband and wife acoustic duo is known for their well crafted and award-winning songs, top-notch lead singing, and fine harmonies. Show $20. Dinner and show $45. Reservations required for dinner and recommended for the show. BYOB. Call 802247-4295 or email info@brandon-music.net to reserve.

RED HOT JUBA IN LINCOLN. Saturday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 River Rd. Red Hot Juba will perform eclectic swing for the Burnham Music Series. Tickets $10 adults/teens and kids are free. More info at 802-388-6863.

MOOSE CROSSING IN MIDDLEBURY. Sunday, Oct. 14, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Come delight in the sounds of Moose Crossing, the go-to group for the jazz aficionado looking for classics. From Duke Ellington and Frank Sinatra, to Miles Davis and John Coltrane, as well as some hard driving funk tunes from Josef Zawinul to Herbie Hancock, performance includes some original jazz music too. Part of The Residence’s Sunday Music Series. Fully accessible. RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220 or pryan@ residenceottercreek.com.

| ARTS+LEISURE | Thursday, October 11, 2018 — PAGE 7 MAIDEN VERMONT IN MIDDLEBURY. Thursday, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Rd. Delight in the sounds of Maiden Vermont Chorus, a women’s a cappella chorus that specializes in barbershop style harmonies, and performs an eclectic variety of a cappella choral music that far exceeds one genre.

Part of The Residence’s Sunday Music Series.

Free and open to the public. Fully accessible.

RSVP to Pat Ryan at 802-388-1220 or pryan@ residenceottercreek.com.

THEATER

“NORMAL” STAGED READING IN MIDDLEBURY. Sunday, Oct. 14, 4 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 68 S. Pleasant St. Come see the staged reading of Katie Pollock’s play “Normal,” the first winner of the Ingenious Grant for Playwriting, whose mission is to increase the quality and quantity of roles for young women. Starring Addison County teens Chloe Clark, Talin Teague and Amanda Kearns.

Free. Donations gladly accepted.

DANA LYN AND KYLE SANNA PERFORM IN VERGENNES. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m., Northern Daughters Gallery, 221 Main St, Lyn and Sanna will perform “Coral Suite,” hailed as “ground-breaking” and “bursting with creativity” connecting the dots between their experience as composers and improvisers in New York City’s rich musical community and their deep admiration for traditional Irish music. More info at northerndaughters.com.

THE ADDISON COUNTY GOSPEL CHOIR REHEARSAL VERGENNES. Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 16, 7-9 p.m., Champlain Valley Christian Reformed Church, 73 Church St. Join rehearsals for the Christmas Season. There are no auditions — just come. Rehearsals are every Tuesday night. Teens through senior adults are welcome. More info contact the Director, Suzanne Rood at 802-877-3008.

SWEET TRANSITIONS SINGS IN BRISTOL. Thursday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m., Howden Hall, 19 West St. The Bristol Historical Society will be hosting Mt. Abraham’s a cappella group, under the direction of Megan LaRose, for an evening of beautiful harmonizing. Free and open to the public. More info call Steve Ayotte at 802-453-7709.

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fascinated by the idea of carrying everything you need on your back and walking someplace new every day,” DeBonis, now the executive director of the Green Mountain Club, explained in an article he wrote for the fall 2017 Long Trail News, a quarterly publication. “I can remember poring over the 1917 guidebook,

imagining what it would be like to hike the whole trail.”

In 2017, as the GMC was planning the 100th anniversary of the Long Trail Guide, DeBonis decided to hike the trail as if it were 1917. Hear him tell his tales during his talk “Wool Knickers and White Blazes, A 1917 Inspired End-to-End Long Trail Hike” at the Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist meeting hall in Middlebury, on Thursday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. You’ll enjoy the fun of hiking the trail a century ago, without the wool, bugs and canned fish.

DeBonis’s love of the Long Trail started when he was just a kid growing up in Middlebury. He used to collect old Long

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from Yale. “Brown ash is unique in that the wood separates into strips (or splints) at the annual growth rings when pounded.

A forester friend told me that a logger up north had cut some brown ash, and suggested I might be able to buy one of the logs.”

So he did, and spent all summer pounding, cutting and stripping the splints to size. He soaked them then wove his basket over the winter in 2016. DeBonis made the bottom runners from old Long Trail Patrol tool handles and fashioned a canvas lid to keep the rain out, and equipped the basket with leather straps.

“The 1920 Long Trail Guide recommends leather straps over canvas ones because canvas tends to curl and cut into your shoulders,” he said. “For the record, leather straps curl and cut into your shoulders, too.”

Outfitted as close to a 1917 hiker as he could get, DeBonis set out for 230 miles in two weeks. But wait, isn’t the Long Trail 273 miles? Yes, it is now. But back in 1917, the trail was 53 miles shorter: starting at the Massachusetts border and ending in Johnson.

DeBonis stayed under his homemade tarp, in lean-tos along the trail and one glorious night at the Lake Mansfield Trout Club in Nebraska Valley, Stowe, complete with a feast of lamb, veggies, potatoes and fruit cobbler.

DeBonis slept under this 1917-style tent for some of the nights he spent on the Long Trail.

DeBonis made this pack basket out of brown ash for his hike last summer.

“EACH DAY, I WAS STRUCK BY THE INEXPLICABLE BEAUTY OF MY SURROUNDINGS.” — Mike DeBonis

Day 9. Massive rainstorm tonight. At Skyline Lodge and very happy to be out of the rain.

Sleeping on the bare wood of the shelter, but I don’t mind. The first time I visited Skyline was in the winter of 1988 during high school. I remember hiking up the Skylight Pond Trail in running shoes wearing the equivalent of plastic bread bags over my socks. No, it is not lost on me that my gear has actually regressed from what I used on that hike so many years ago.

“While the trail has changed over the past hundred years, I like to think that the trail experience hasn’t all that much,” DeBonis reflected. “I was filthy, and didn’t care. I marveled at how good the water tasted. I looked forward to a breakfast of anchovies, cheese, and nuts (because everything tastes good on the trail). I got up with the birds, hiked as far as my feet would take me, and went to bed when the sun set. And each day, I was struck by the inexplicable beauty of my surroundings.”

Coming back to his leadership role with the GMC, DeBonis had a renewed appreciation of the club’s mission to connect people to the outdoors.

“The mission is the same as it was 100 years ago,” he said. “The trail is free and open to all, and that’s the way it always should be.”

And don’t worry, there are no requirements to wear wool or eat cold fish. So, bring on the modern gear that makes life in the outdoors, oh, so cozy, and head out for a hike.

A typical lunch on the trail consisted of bread and canned fish. DeBonis stored his food in cloth bags, and yes, the empty fish cans got stinky!

Long Trail hiker DeBonis stayed one night at the Lake Mansfield Trout Club, which used to host hikers back in the day.

Day 12. After a ferry ride across the Winooski River and a hike up over Bolton Mountain, I made it to the Trout Club by 4:15 and checked in to my room. Dinner is served at 6:00 and I had enough time to get cleaned up and make my hiking clothes presentable.

There is some benefit to hiking in pleated knickers and a button-down collar shirt. The highlight was a dinner of rack of lamb, mixed vegetables, baked potatoes, and a fruit cobbler desert. Seconds? Yes please, I’ll have seconds.

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NORMAL A STAGED READING

Katie Pollock’s terrific play Normal is the 1st winner of the Ingenious Grant for Playwriting. Based on a true story, teenager Poppy begins to exhibit spasms and tics. As she worsens, classmates are also stricken. The community begins to fracture. Who/what is to blame?

Should the girls be treated for physical or psychological symptoms?

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SAMSON ET DALILA

Mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča and tenor Roberto Alagna reunite for another sensual French opera – Saint-Saëns’s biblical epic (this star duo’s Carmen was electrifying)!

Pre-show talk by Scott Morrison in the Byers Studio at 12:15pm

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LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST

Soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek sings Puccini’s gun-slinging heroine in this Wild West romantic epic, with the heralded return of tenor Jonas Kaufmann as the outlaw she loves. 222mins Pre-show talk by David Clark in the studio at 12:15pm

Fri–Sat 11/1-3 @ 7:30pm & Sun 11/4 @ 2pm $22/$12 Students MIDDLEBURY ACTORS WORKSHOP

THE TURN OF THE SCREW

Henry James’ famous 1898 Gothic ghost story adapted for the stage.

A young governesses’ first job at a country estate. She soon questions if phantoms are lurking. Are they after her 2 young charges or does her imagination run wild?

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DIMENSIONAL DIALOGUES WITH FORM & SPACE

Don Perdue, sculpture & Justin Perdue, painting and mixed media.

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EXHIBITS A VALID ATTEMPT. On view for the month of October, featuring Rory Jackson’s paintings. Come meet the artist, listen to live music and enjoy refreshments at the opening reception on Friday, Oct. 12, 5-7 p.m.

Edgewater Gallery on the Green, 6 Merchants Row, Middlebury. (802) 989-7419 or edgewatergallery.com.

DIMENSIONAL DIALOGUES. On view Oct. 5-Nov. 11, featuring sculpture

by Don Perdue and paintings by Justin Perdue. Jackson Gallery at Town Hall Theater, Middlebury. (802) 382-9222 or townhalltheater.org.

EARTH, WATER AND SKY. On view for the month of October, featuring Philip Frey’s paintings and his book “Here and Now.” An opening reception will be held on Friday, Oct. 12, 5-7 p.m., in conjunction with The Vermont Book Shop. Edgewater Gallery at the Falls, 1 Mill St., Middlebury. (802) 458-0098 for edgewatergallery.com.

FLYBOYS & DOUGHBOYS: WORLD WAR I STORIES BY VERMONTERS FROM THE HOME AND BATTLEFRONT. On view July 31-Nov. 11, featuring histories, memorabilia, photographs and letters from Addison County residents who were in the service during WWI. Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St., Middlebury. (802) 388-2117 or henrysheldonmuseum.org.

GROWING FOOD, GROWING FARMERS. On view through November, featuring the exploration of Vermont Folklife Center researchers Greg Sharrow and Andy Kolovos of the grass-roots food movement in Vermont. Vermont Folklife Center, 88 Main St., Middlebury. (802) 3884964 or vermontfolklifecenter.org.

MOVING STILL. On view in October, featuring the work of Pamela Smith.

An opening reception will be held on Friday, Oct. 12, from 5-8 p.m.

Northern Daughters Fine Art Gallery, 221 Main St., Vergennes. (802) 8772173 or northerndaughters.com.

NEW VISIONS: A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY WITH THE GALLERY’S MEMBER ARTISTS. On view through Oct. 28, featuring Vermont artists and artisans, experimenting with new media, new subjects and new styles. Creative Space Gallery, 214 Main St., Vergennes. (802) 877-3850 or creativespacegallery.org.

REINVENTING THE VIEW. On view Aug. 31-Nov. 5, featuring Ashley Wolff’s vibrant gouache and watercolor paintings. The Brandon Artists Guild, 7 Center Street, Brandon. (802) 247-4956 or brandonartistsguild. org.

WATERFOWL WONDERS AND AMUSING ANIMALS. On view through Nov. 11, featuring work by three local carvers with very different styles — Chuck Herrmann, Bill Holway, and Gary Starr. Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St., Middlebury. (802) 388-2117 or henrysheldonmuseum.org.

WONDROUS WORLDS: ART AND ISLAM THROUGH TIME AND PLACE. On view Sept. 14-Dec. 2, featuring more than 100 outstanding works of art from the Newark Museum’s extraordinary collections of art in the Islamic world. The exhibit ranges from carpets to dress to jewelry, ceramics, glass, metal, paintings, prints, calligraphy and photographs, spanning more than 1,400 years of artistry. Middlebury College Museum of Art at Mahaney Center for the Arts, Route 30, Middlebury. (802) 4435007 or museum.middlebury.edu.

THE FABRIC OF EMANCIPATION: THE LENS OF AMERICAN HISTORY THROUGH CONTEMPORARY FIBER ARTS. On view through Oct. 28, featuring the work of eight of the country’s preeminent fiber, textile and needle artists expressing what it means to be of African descent in the Americas. On loan from Harlem Needle Arts. Rokeby Museum, 4334 Route 7, Ferrisburgh. (802) 877-3406.

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EXHIBITS ‘Moving Still’ comes to NoDa SOLO EXHIBIT BY PAMELA SMITH OPENS IN VERGENNES

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orthern Daughters presents “Moving Still,” a solo exhibit of new work from Pamela Smith, on view at the gallery’s 221 Main St. location in Vergennes from Oct. 4-Nov. 30 with an opening reception on Friday, Oct. 12, from 5-8 p.m.

Smith is a self taught painter based in Bristol.

She draws from a background in textiles, years of living abroad and studying folk art from around the world. These influences are beautifully evident in her work. Smith’s paintings are rich in pattern and floral elements, and exhibit the liberty experienced by an outsider artist who plays with perspectives, dimensions and mediums freely.

How did she get started as a painter? Why, family painting night, of course — something she started when her two children were young.

Once a week her family would sit around a still life on the kitchen table and paint together.

Smith soon began painting women usually accompanied by their relations; children, men and animals, and has continued to do so for

the last 25 years.

The family tradition of artistic expression did not start with Smith; her mother who was a painter often pushed her towards being an artist.

“I resisted it a really long time because that’s what I had always been told to be,” Smith said.

Eventually, in the context of her own family, she found her way to painting.

For this exhibit, Smith is returning to still lifes.

The new work is recognizably steeped in rich pattern, vibrant colors and bold organic forms.

“I wanted to push myself to reflect my inner world in a more direct way without the narrative support,” the artist explained. “And to perhaps soften the illusion of inner and outer.

It’s been exciting to see what appears.”

Five of Smith’s “Madonnas,” life size paper mache sculptures, are part of the permanent collection at the Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore where one was recently featured in the exhibit “YUMMM! The History, Fantasy, and

Ulysses: A Visual Schema

Pamela Smith’s work will be on exhibit at Northern Daughters gallery in Vergennes. An opening reception will be held on Friday, Oct. 12, from 5-8 p.m.

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Designer James MacDonnell presents “Ulysses: A Visual Schema” on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 4:30 p.m., a minimalist representation of James Joyce’s classic.

Shortly before the publication of “Ulysses” in 1922, author James Joyce created two guides for his friends, breaking down the novel’s 18 episodes via their Homeric parallels, timeframe and narrative technique. Inspired by this, designer James MacDonnell has created a new “visual schema” for the book. This History of Art and Architecture event will take place at Mahaney Center for the Arts, Robison Hall. Free and open to the public.

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the movie FIRST MAN — RUNNING TIME: 2:18 — RATING: PG-13 “First Man,” the story of Neil Armstrong’s successful moon landing, is both a technical triumph and a deeply personal portrait of a couple. The degree of your enthusiasm for it will probably be determined by your interest in the subject itself. If you have no interest in the moon landing you may feel lukewarm because the film is focused entirely on the people and the feat.

Credit for the quality goes to Ryan Gosling who creates a quiet, serious Neil Armstrong and to Claire Foy who plays his wife Jan in a way that you won’t forget. Gosling and Foy deliver the intensity of the life Armstrong has won in deep competition with other astronauts who wanted the job.

An unprecedented mission wraps the couple in the deep pressures and the dangers that accompany it. Both these actors generate the power that comes from failed moon shots in the past. The only precedents they have are the deaths of the astronauts who have died while trying.

Ryan Gosling in “First Man” (2018).

room at all for even a simple mistake.

We are awash in the reality of the personal danger and the justification for spending the money that was spent between 1961 and 1969. Is the spending really justified? Was the enormous amount of money spent in order that the Russians not be the first nation to plant a flag on the moon?

Have Americans really been told what has been accomplished since Armstrong’s successful trip? With all the problems facing our country — education, medical, economic, decaying infrastructure — was it really wise to spend so much to plant a flag on the moon?

Assuming your answer is yes, you may well love watching this beautifully made movie. It unfolds to a brutally loud score that emphasizes everything that is happening on screen. Watching Armstrong pilot the capsule through space as he is nearly killed by vibration and noise is unforgettable, no question. It’s so bad that the question roars: why did he want to do this? As the soundtrack overwhelms us, we begin to explore the reality of piloting that capsule through the layers of space with no

“Foy makes Jan a loyal but often angry wife who says once, “I married Neil because I wanted a normal life,” and then forces him to have what may be a last conversation with his son. Both Foy and Gosling create two intelligent people who love their family and face the possibility of losing it all. When the movie is in space, the sound is deafening. When it is on Neil and Jan, the silence and the confrontations are acted with extraordinary skill by Foy and Gosling. They are awash in unprecedented emotions and they convey their fear with quiet, powerful talent. No one in history has ever had their experience.

As we watch two endangered lives unfolding, we are physically overwhelmed by the relentless sound and danger of the capsule. The humanity is delivered quietly by two intelligent actors.

the book

— Reviewed by Joan Ellis

MORE BOOKS TO READ

HIS FAVORITES — BY KATE WALBERT

Edinburgh, by Alexander Chee

(Scribner Book Company)

Jo is very much like any other teenage girl, spending her summer with friends, laying out to get tan, consuming alcohol even though she is a minor, and behaving recklessly at times. What sets her apart is the consequences of one reckless evening and how those consequences set her up as a vulnerable person, someone a predator would recognize as easy prey. The author does not back away from tackling difficult subjects.

You will, as you read this book, experience what one young woman experienced as she was subjected to sexual assaults from a man in power.

She struggles with whether or not to report the incidents, and the push back she receives when she does report. The perpetrator, and those around him, take away her power, negate her truth. It’s not an easy book to read, but it is compelling, and it is chilling, and it is authentic. The main character is brought to vivid life, complete with human frailties and failings, allowing the reader a chance to walk in another’s shoes. This slim novel by Kate Walbert, author of “A Short History of Women” and “The Gardens of Kyoto,” is perceptive, intelligent, timely and necessary.

— Reviewed by Jenny Lyons of The Vermont Book Shop in Middlebury.

Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body,

by Roxane Gay Things We Haven’t Said,

by Erin Moulton The Telling, by Zoe Zolbrod The Real Lolita,

by Sarah Weinman Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree,

by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani Speak, by Laurie Halse Anderson Girl in Pieces,

by Kathleen Glasgow

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MUSIC Blues night opens Vergennes Opera House season

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owntown Bob Stannard and Those Dangerous Bluesmen along with The Unknown Blues Band, with special guest Dave Keller, will join forces for a historic Vermont Blues concert dubbed The 802 Blues Revue. Where is this magical evening happening and when? Head up to the Vergennes Opera House on Saturday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m.

“Sometimes the stars just align,” said Gerianne Smart, president of the Vergennes Opera House and season producer. “We look for something fun and unforgettable to kick off our season each year, and, well, this year we sort of ‘over-achieved’ and why not.”

Vermont’s own Unknown Blues Band, fronted by the late, great Big Joe Burrell performed extensively together for 27 years. During that time, the band was not only a fixture in the Northeast, but they were invited to perform at some of the top Jazz and Blues Festivals in the world. Their touring with Big Joe, and their alter ego, pop jazz group Kilimanjaro, also led to a year-and-a-half stint as the back up band for blues legend, Paul Butterfield. Members of the band have performed and recorded with such greats as Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf, Lightning Hopkins, Otis Rush, John Lee Hooker, Paul Butterfield, Marva Wright, Kenny Neal, David Bromberg and others.

Dave Keller often joins the Unknown Blues Band and will be a special guest during this concert.

“Downtown” Bob Stannard & Those Dangerous Bluesmen have been delighting audiences around the region for a many years now. Stannard gained recognition when he was invited to perform at the Montreux Jazz Festival with the late BB King. His harmonica playing has brought him to the forefront of Vermont Bluesmen and he has performed with some of the greats including Charlie Musselwhite, John Hammond, David “Honey Boy” Edwards, Mark Hummel, Sara Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irions, Jonathan Edward and author, Stephen King. Accomplished Grammy Award winning pianist, the late David Maxwell, played on two of Stannard’s albums.

Members of the two bands have been friends for many years, but have never shared the stage together. This show will be one unique moment for blues in Vermont.

UNKNOWN BLUES BAND Paul Asbell: guitar Chas Eller: keyboards Tony Markellis: bass Lucas Adler: drums Chris Peterman: saxophone Dave Keller: vocals

THOSE DANGEROUS BLUESMEN Bob Stannard: harmonica and vocals Jeff Salisbury: drums and vocals Kenny B: bass Brad Morgan: keys and vocals

Doors, and cash bar by Bar Antidote, open at 6:30 p.m. General seating. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door and are available at LuLu’s Ice Cream corner of Main Street and Green Street in Vergennes and online at vergennesopserahouse.org. For more info call (802) 877-6737.

live music LEFT EYE JUMP IN MIDDLEBURY. Thursday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m., Rough Cut. BLUES JAM IN BRANDON. Saturday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m., Sister Wicked.

802 BLUES REVIEW IN VERGENNES. Saturday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m., Vergennes Opera House.

TWANGTOWN PARAMOURS IN BRANDON. Saturday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music.

RED HOT JUBA IN LINCOLN. Saturday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m., Burnham Hall.

SOULSTICE IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Oct. 13, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Notte.

MOOSE CROSSING IN MIDDLEBURY. Sunday, Oct. 14, 2 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek.

DANA LYN AND KYLE SANNA IN VERGENNES. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m., Northern Daughters Gallery.

BLUES JAM IN MIDDLEBURY. Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m., Rough Cut.

Joe Moore: saxophone and vocals Johnny Falk: guitar and vocals

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Town Hall Theater presents a ‘Normal’ reading INGENIOUS GRANT WINNER’S PLAY TO BE READ ON THE MIDDLEBURY STAGE BY LOCAL ACTORS THIS SUNDAY

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his Sunday, Australian playwright Katie Pollock’s play “Normal” will be read on the Town Hall Theater’s stage.

“WE READ HUNDREDS OF PLAYS, BUT WHEN I READ ‘NORMAL,’ I KNEW I HAD SOMETHING GOOD...

IT HAS KILLER ROLES FOR YOUNG WOMEN... AND IT FEATURES A TERRIFIC MYSTERY.” — Haley Rice

“Normal” is the first winner of Town Hall Theater’s Ingenious Grant for Playwriting. This international playwrighting competition was created

by Haley Rice to increase the quality and quantity of roles for young women under 18. Out of 230 submissions, Pollock’s play rose to the top.

“We read hundreds of plays, but when I read ‘Normal,’ I knew I had something good,” said creator/ producer Haley Rice. “It has killer roles for young women, the dialogue is fresh and it features a terrific mystery at the heart of it. It went immediately in the ‘yes, definitely’ folder.”

Pollock will be in on the rehearsal process as much as she can.

“We’re Skyping on day-one with the cast,” Rice said. “Katie is getting up early to chat with us.”

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entire community begins to fracture along lines that turn into deep fissures. Who or what is to blame? And should the girls be treated for physical or psychological symptoms?

Haley Rice is the creator and producer of the Ingenious Grant for Playwriting.

Directed by Rebecca Strum. Starring Chloe Clark, Talin Teague, Susan Palmer, Victoria Luksch and Amanda Kearns. Rated PG.

Based on a true story, “Normal” follows highschooler Poppy who starts to exhibit mysterious spasms and tics. As Poppy’s ailment worsens, more of her classmates are stricken, until the

The reading will take place on Oct. 14, at 4 p.m., which may lead to a full production in 2019.

Free. Donations accepted. For more info, visit townhalltheater.org or call (802) 382-9222.

2018 Garden Game

CATEGORIES & FRONTRUNNERS • Beets (circumference)-Peter Fournier 19 ½” • Broccoli (diameter)-No entries yet • Cabbage (circumference)- George Tucker 38” circumference • Cantaloupe (circumference)-David Quenneville 26” • Carrot (length x circumference)-Gary Miller 20.5” length x 5.5” circumference • Cauliflower (diameter)- Pam Thomas 12” • Cucumber (length x circumference)-Lisa Valley 10.5” circ by 28.75” length • Eggplant (circumference x circumference ) Gary and Maggie Miller 7” circ. x 31” circ.

• Green Bean (length)- Gary, Maggie and Daisy Miller 31 3/4” length • Onion (circumference)-Peter Demong 13.5” circumference • Potato (length x circumference)- Joan Weaver 12’ length x 17.5” circumfrence • Pepper (circumference x circumference) David Quenneville 11” circ x 20” circ.

• Pumpkin (circumference x circumference)-Pam Thomas 39” x 42” • Radish (circumference)-Pam Thomas- 19” circumference • Rutabaga (circumference)-Kanyarat Menard 20” circumference • Summer Squash (length x circumference) Lisa Valley 14” x 33.5” • Sunflower (diameter)-Pam Thomas 19” diameter • Tomato (circumference)-(A TIE) Ed Blechner 18” circumference and Matthew Biette 18” circumference • Turnip (circumference)-Kanyarat Menard 20.5” circumference • Zuchini (length x circumference) David Quenneville 20” length x 17” circumference

NEW CATEGORIES • Melon (circumference)- Gary Miller 39” Watermelon • Winter Squash (length x circumference) Pam Thomas 19” circ. x 13” long • Leafy Greens (length x width)-Wendy Goodwin 29” length by 10.5” wide Horseradish leaves

Kathy Hubbard brought in a very impressive Zuchini for our Garden Game. Although it was not the biggest we’ve seen this year, it was within two inches! The really incredible thing Kathy has done this year with her garden is she has donated over 91 POUNDS of fresh vegetables to the local food shelf. If you have too many vegetables this year, please consider doing this and spread the nutritional love to your neighbors!

Welcome Joan Weaver to our Garden Game club!

She brought in three gigantic sweet potatoes! One of which is our new potato leader! She said that raised beds give them more space to grow and you get to pick the soil. However, she does not use fertilizer, and she rotates her crops regularly

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Pam Thomas answered our call in the last Garden Game update looking for Pumpkins and Cauliflower!

She is now on the board as the biggest for both of these categories, but we all know there are loads of giant pumpkins in our area. If you grew it yourself, bring it down to us to have it’s photo taken and measured before you make it into this year’s Jack o’ Lantern! And don’t forget to start planning for next year! Pam shared with us a little secret: she buys her seeds at Agway!