May 16, 2016

MONDAY EDITION

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

Vol. 28 No. 6

Middlebury, Vermont

Monday, May 16, 2016

32 Pages

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Reindeer in ‘Migration’

Homeless shelter to boost hours

• Two Middlebury residents made an award-winning film on Mongolian nomads. See Page 2.

Middlebury center to offer daytime services

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Outdoor temperatures in Vermont are on the rise, but members of Middlebury’s Charter House Coalition (CHC) are laying the groundwork for expanded service at the nonprofit’s warming shelter to make sure area homeless people will be able to stay safe and out of the elements throughout the year.

The Middlebury selectboard this past Tuesday approved the coalition’s request to operate a “day station” throughout the year at the Charter House at 27 North Pleasant St. The facility for the past three years has been limited to providing homeless families and individuals with emergency shelter during the coldest period of the year, Oct. 16 to April 15.

The new day station is tentatively slated to open this fall. Plans call for it to operate 365 days per year and accommodate up to 15 individuals, (See Shelter, Page 32)

Delays expected over Midd Gap • VTrans is rebuilding Route 125 in Hancock; drivers and bikers take note. See Page 22.

Vergennes fire budget rising • Higher bond payments will push the department’s spending up. See Page 6.

Sports teams see active weekend

Students and community come together for arts festival

• During a busy slate, MUHS hosted a track and field meet, and VUHS softball hosted Rice.

See Sports, Pages 16-18.

Food, friends and fun at Bixby Ball • A good time at annual gala will also support an important city institution. See Page 10.

FRAN PAQUETTE WORKS with students in the Bingham Memorial School gym recently in Cornwall. Paquette, who has taught physical education at various Addison Central Supervisory Union schools for the past 40 years, is retiring this June.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Gym classes more than games Paquette to retire after four decades as physical education teacher

By JOHN FLOWERS CORNWALL — Fran Paquette has a favorite saying: “A ‘Thank you’ goes a long way.”

And when the final bell rings this

June to signal summer vacation for the Addison Central Supervisory Union elementary schools, Paquette will have earned a hearty “thank you,” having capped 40 years teach-

ing physical education to generations of Middlebury-area students.

“You can have a bad week and wonder, ‘Why am I doing this?’ and (See Paquette, Page 30)

By GAEN MURPHREE BRISTOL — Mount Abraham Union High School veritably exploded with color, sound and movement last week during the three-day Addison Northeast Supervisory Union Fine Arts Festival.

“The arts festival gives us a chance to pause and honor the arts and to honor the artist within our students,” said Mandy Chesley-Park, who together with Jennifer Allred coordinated the festival.

The festival brought together visual arts, music, dance and media and included opportunities for students to perform and to have their artwork displayed as well as chances to observe professional artists and do hands-on workshops. It also unites the six ANeSU schools and the larger five-town community, as (See Festival, Page 13)

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Weybridge eyed for natural gas service WEYBRIDGE — The Weybridge selectboard this Tuesday, May 17, will hold a public meeting to seek residents’ feedback on a Vermont Gas plan to provide natural gas to residents living on portions of a half-dozen roads in town.

Vermont Gas is in the process of planning — and in some areas, already installing — gas service lines to customers in the Middlebury area as part of its Addison Natural Gas Project. That project features an extension of the natural gas pipeline from Colchester to Middlebury and Vergennes.

At the same time, the South Burlington company is looking for opportunities to serve some of the more densely populated neighborhoods near its new Middlebury infrastructure. In this case, it would

potentially involve a combined total of approximately 50 customers along Orchard Lane, Pleasant View Terrace, Otter Creek Lane, and parts of Pulp Mill Bridge Road, Weybridge Road and Morgan Horse Farm Road in Weybridge, according to Vermont Gas spokeswoman Beth Parent.

“We are excited by the response we have received from folks in Weybridge who are eager to sign up for service and look forward to working with the selectboard and residents to answer any questions on Tuesday night,” Parent said.

The service line would be installed within the public right of way, according to Parent.

The May 17 meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the Common Room at Weybridge Elementary School.

MIDDLEBURY’S SAS CAREY and Fred Thodal spent three weeks last summer filming a documentary on the annual migration of nomadic reindeer herders in Mongolia. The finished film, “Migration,” recently won an award at the San Francisco Earth Day Festival.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Mongolia film earns major recognition Carey, Thodal make ‘Migration’ movie

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — A lot of people think filmmaking involves shoots in exotic locations with a pampered cast and crew.

Middlebury’s Sas Carey and Fred Thodal will quickly set them straight.

The two friends spent three weeks in a frigid province of northern Mongolia last summer shooting a documentary on nomadic reindeer herders taking their animals for their annual migration to even colder climes. The filmmakers roughed it, riding assorted quadrupeds through the frigid landscape, overnighting in tents while powering their equipment with a solar panel.

But it was all worth it, Carey and Thodal said during an interview on Thursday. Their resulting 80-minute film, aptly titled “Migration,” has permanently chronicled a centuriesold way of life in Mongolia that is melting away faster than the polar ice caps. And their efforts were recently rewarded with the Earth’s Choice

Award in San Francisco’s Earth Day Film Festival, the first in what they hope are several accolades for the film.

Carey has been visiting Mongolia for two decades and has worked with the nomadic herders there since 2003, dispensing medicine and other aid as a volunteer and as a United National Development Program

(UNDP) worker. An energy healer, Carey made her first trip to Mongolia in 1994. She found the country to be fertile with positive energy, and has made it a home away from home ever since.

“I knew there was a connection there,” she said.

She returned in 1995 to study tra(See Film, Page 3)

A MONGOLIAN NOMADIC reindeer herder rides a reindeer in a still from Sas Carey’s award-winning documentary film.

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Film (Continued from Page 2) ditional Mongolian medicine, and then went back in 1997 with the UNDP, providing water sanitation and hygiene education to rural residents. In 2001, she began working on “Gobi Women’s Song” a film about nomadic herders in the Gobi Desert.

Her second film, “Ceremony,” came out last year. It features 11 years of interviews of Mongolian shamans, including footage of shaman ceremonies featuring reindeer herders. Both the Town Hall Theater and Marquis Theater in Middlebury screened “Ceremony.”

‘MIGRATION’ Thodal and Carey put the finishing touches on “Migration” this past January. Carey entered it into San Francisco’s Earth Day Film Festival and was thrilled to learn on April 23 MIDDLEBURY’S SAS CAREY rides a reindeer in Mongolia last summer while shooting a documentary on that it had won an award.

“Migration” depicts the annual, 14- the nomadic reindeer herders.

Courtesy photo mile trek of a large family (around 25 members) of Dukha reindeer herders about Mongolia. of course it was all unscripted. Thodal tion.” A fascinating, almost haunting “I like to travel, and I like the tech- found himself grabbing his camera at traditional shaman chant provides a in the Hovsgol province of Mongolia, an agrarian territory of around nical challenge of (filmmaking),” a moment’s notice. musical complement to the scenes 120,000 residents in the northern- said Thodal, an experienced animator “A lot of the time it was, ‘Oh my that unfold. most area of the Central Asia nation, of science movies. god, something’s happening,’ and just Since “Migration” is her third The adventurous filmmakers kept grab the camera and run,” Thodal said. film, Carey won’t be able to enter near the Russian border. The midJune trek is a two-day odyssey up a pace with their subjects, whom they “Sas has such a good connection with it into this year’s Middlebury New mountain to allow the reindeer — a filmed in their day-to-day activities. them that they have an understand- Filmmakers Festival. But she’ll be vital source of income and food — Thodal shot scores of hours of foot- ing we can use the camera whenever shopping it to other festivals, a key to find more plentiful pastureland age of the nomads herding their rein- we want. But absolutely nothing was avenue through which filmmakers in colder temperatures, Carey ex- deer, cooking their food, erecting and staged. Things happened, we turned find distributors for their work. In the dismantling their tents, the camera on.” plained. Reindeer, she meantime, folks can see the trailer for playing with their chilnoted, don’t do well in “It was very experiential,” Carey “Migration” online at https://vimeo.

“We are losing dren, and brewing the said warmer climates. in agreement. “It’s all about put- com/153638035.

“Some migrations go something that omni-present reindeer ting the camera there, and they live As the Independent went to press, milk tea. distance, but this one in- is very unique their life — then coming back home Carey was poised to make another All told, Carey and and making something out of (the trip to Mongolia, this time in search volves altitude,” Carey in the world.” said, adding the climb of woman shamans and to study the — Sas Carey Thodal spent around footage).” three weeks with the culminates at around And they certainly ended up with impact of tourism on nomads. nomads, earning their some good stuff. Smiling faces, won8,000 feet. “It goes from taiga to tunAnd yes, there could be another confidence and friendship. The herd- derful hospitality, great physical ef- film in the works. dra — where there are no trees.”

As one of the interviewees, named ers eventually returned to their home fort, cultural traditions and family “I will see if there is another story Tsetsegmaa, puts it in the film, “Rein- base in August. togetherness are all a part of “Migra- that needs to be told,” she said.

It was quite an experience for deer get restless and begin to move on to other pastures. When they start Thodal and Carey.

“It was below freezing just about moving, we follow.”

Sadly, recent years have seen many every night,” Thodal remarked.

The pair marveled at the manner of the herders eschew their nomadic lifestyle to look for more conven- in which the nomads could find their Vegetable & Flower Packs tional work in urban areas, Carey bearings along mountainous, rolling Field Proven Varieties said. Two decades ago, the Mongo- terrain largely devoid of conspicuous lian capital of Ulan Bator had rough- landmarks.

Herbs, Hanging Baskets, Maps? Good luck. ly 600,000 residents. That has now Perennials, Johnny’s Seeds “Nomads don’t use maps,” Thodal climbed to 1.7 million, according to Compost, Organic Potting Mix recounted. “They don’t use radios, Carey.

This trend provided Carey with a maps, and they don’t even use clocks. and Fertilizer, Onion Sets and sense of urgency to capture their sto- But they know their way around. If Organic Seed Potatoes they get lost, they just walk up to the ry for generations to come.

Sadly, when she returned to Mon- top of a hill and look around.”

Open Daily 9-5 – Wed & Fri 9-6 But some of them do have cell golia for a visit in 2013, she found that none of “stars’ of her film were phones. Thodal joked about how they (802) 897-7031 would scale a hill to get cell service nomads anymore.

1329 Lapham Bay Road, Shoreham “It just sort of showed me how the and at the same time update their www.GoldenRussetFarm.com life is changing,” she said. “We are Facebook status.

Not everyone can get their bearings losing something that is very unique at the top of a Mongolian hill, howevin the world.”

Residential So Carey thought it important to er, so Thodal had to scour satellite im& OUNTRY OMES Commercial renew her focus on filming the no- agery and topographical data to get a madic herders, in order keep their visual handle on the trek. He was also LEANING able to obtain some old, rudimentary story alive.

“It would show the world how they Soviet-era maps of the area.

Maureen Tierney, owner And the herd also helped out. are still living (as nomads), while a 802-236-5415 “We attached a GPS tracker to the lot of others have stopped.”

Thodal visited Mongolia as a vol- reindeer train,” he said.

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Unified ACSD board to debut on June 22 MIDDLEBURY — The first meeting of the new Addison Central School District Board will take place on Wednesday, June 22, at 6 p.m., at a location still to be determined.

This information was confirmed on May 5 by officials with the Addison Central Supervisory Union and the Vermont Agency of Education. The first meeting is expected to be focused on board organization, such as election of officers and future topics of conversation, officials said.

Residents in the ACSU member towns of Bridport, Cornwall, Middlebury, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham and Weybridge on March 1 voted overwhelmingly to form a unified Addison Central School District that will govern all public schools in the seven towns and place all of them under a single education budget. The vote came in response to Act 46.

The unified district will be governed by a 13-member ACSD board, the members of which were installed by district voters on March 1. That panel consists of Suzanne Buck of Bridport; Perry Hanson of Ripton; Peter Conlon of Cornwall; Jennifer Nuceder of Salisbury; Nick Causton of Shoreham; Christopher Eaton of Weybridge; and Lorraine Morse, Josh Quinn, Steve Orzech, Jason Duquette-Hoffman, Ruth Hardy, John Rees and Victoria Jette of Middlebury.

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A DD I S ON I NDE PE N DEN T

Editorial

Voters’ job is to demand specificity from candidates As Vermonters begin to parse the statements of the various candidates for statewide office, voters should sharpen their own pencils — and talking points — so they are ready to challenge statements that are overly vague or the equivalent of the political sidestep. That’s particularly true of gubernatorial candidates and their proposals to grow Vermont’s economy.

Consider, for example, a recent comment in a gubernatorial debate by Republican Lt. Gov. Phil Scott, when pronouncing one of his ideas: Why, what we need to do is grow the state’s population up to 700,000, Scott said. That would boost the economy and get things going.

No fooling. But why not 750,000 or 800,000? That would really get us humming along, right? And which candidate would be opposed to a steady population growth — particularly in the demographic subset that is 45 and under. Is there a candidate in the race who doesn’t think Vermont needs more young adults to settle, raise a family and put down roots? No one disagrees.

The question is how do you accomplish that?

Or consider Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Lisman, who maintains leadership of the economy is relatively easy: just cut spending so it doesn’t exceed the state’s rate of economic growth. But what gets cut, and is that always in the state’s best interest? In the wake of Tropical Storm Irene, for example, the state faced a need for massive infrastructure repair at the same time the nation’s and state’s economy were recuperating from the deepest national recession the nation had seen in 75 years. Cutting funding for those in need, or to be cheap in making road repairs (rather than rebuild roads, bridges and culverts so they hopefully withstand the next flood), would have been bad for Vermont’s economy and its people.

The same could be said concerning finding a solution to the state’s (and nation’s) opiate-addiction problem. It is a public health-related crisis that requires state spending if we are to get a handle on it; ignoring the problem until we have enough money to pay for measures to help get it under control is not effective public policy.

Blanket statements about not spending more than the state’s economic growth, in other words, is too simplistic. What gets cut should be detailed by those advocating reductions, as well as the consequences thereof.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Dunne might be on the right track when he suggests creating a $100 million “green jobs fund” that would be tapped to create energy efficiency improvements for apartment buildings throughout the state. The fund would be used as an incentive for landlords to do efficiency improvements, and paid off over 20 years by taking a percentage of the energy savings on the recipient’s fuel bill. The proposal would create energy-efficiency jobs, create fuel savings for renters, reduce carbon emissions, and present no burden to the state budget.

In a similar way, Dunne suggests the state could build more affordable housing by allowing the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board the ability to establish a revenue bond paid via a property tax transfer fee; and he advocates boosting the state’s broadband capacity multiple-times because it holds the economic future of the state. Calling broadband the “electricity of our time,” he proposes specific steps to make that happen with a change in regulatory laws and utilizing existing infrastructure without adding a large financial burden to the state budget. That’s how to create opportunity without also creating a significant tax burden. It’s limited, however, as the total impact of such bonding would take years to make a dent in the state’s economy It’s a start, but no panacea.

Nonetheless, such specificity to economic plans is what voters should demand of the candidates, along with factual presentations of the pros and cons of each proposal.

Not all issues lend themselves to precise calculations — health care and public education are two issues that leap to mind — but wouldn’t it be grand if candidates knew that the more precise and realistic their solutions, and the less vague their rhetoric, the more likely they were to win voters’ support?

Building that expectation is the voters’ responsibility.

Angelo S. Lynn

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Feeling the beat BRISTOL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL third-grader Zoey Vaughan gets into a Taiko drumming workshop at Mount Abraham Union High School during the Addison Northeast Supervisory Union Fine Arts Festival last Thursday.

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Letters to the Editor Corporatization of town property raises questions On my morning walk through Middlebury today, I saw a disturbing sight. The large granite blocks outside the new town office building now sport corporate advertising.

I knew the selectboard was considering this approach to fundraising, because my company had been solicited for funds.

Several months ago, an emissary of the town contacted our business and explained the town’s plan to offer a “select group of businesses” the opportunity to have their name on granite benches that would be in-

stalled outside the new building. We were told the price of participation was $3,000 per bench. I explained that our business couldn’t afford that large a cost, but we would be happy to contribute a few hundred dollars to the cause. We were told the deal was all or nothing. Only donations of $3,000 would be accepted. We had to decline.

This news bothered me enough that I raised my concerns at the next selectboard meeting, and I was told the board would look into the issue.

I have never heard a word since.

I find the sale of corporate advertising on town property offensive on two fronts.

First, the town is not a nonprofit like the Town Hall Theater. The town has the authority to raise taxes to fund repayment of bonds and the operating expenses of town government. The Town Hall Theater — and other nonprofits — must constantly solicit donations, and one tool they use is the “buy a brick” method to memorialize a donation.

A business and a community have (See Letter, Page 5)

Addison Independent, Monday, May 16, 2016 — PAGE 5

Lawmakers have not been idle It may be accurate to observe that Gov. Shumlin’s accomplishments during his final legislative session have been modest but it goes a bit too far to cast off the work of the General Assembly as “an uninspired, housekeeping session that was remarkable for how few initiatives lawmakers tackled” (VTDigger, May 7, 2016).

While Anne Galloway and VTDigger have rightfully won praise for dogged investigative journalism on the Jay/Burke EB-5 scam, in this case she could have taken a day or two to read the bills that we passed.

When we entered the Legislature we were taught that the work of the Legislature is done in committee. We are going to focus our comments on the work of the House Judiciary Committee because that is where we have spent the biennium serving as chair and vice chair.

Let’s take a look at juvenile justice.

For 30 years we have subjected many, many kids to a lifetime of limitations arising from carrying a criminal record with them through life. This year we came to our senses and brought 16and 17-year-olds who commit offenses back into the juvenile courts. In doing this Vermont has caught up with reforms that have been progressing for some years in other states.

Given the conclusive evidence that defendants treated as juveniles rather than as adults are far less likely to re-offend, more likely to hold down long term employment, more likely to graduate from high school, less likely to rely on public support in adulthood, and less likely to become addicted to illegal substances, we would suggest that it is our discarded policy which is “uninspired” and that not having

Community Forum This week’s writers are Rep. Maxine Grad, D-Moretown, and Rep. Willem Jewett, D-Ripton, chair and vice chair, respectively, of the House Judiciary Committee. a criminal record will be far more than “housekeeping” for the hundreds of kids who will benefit from H.95 every year.

Let’s also take a look at the work we did on our badly broken system of enforcing driving offenses.

Until Chittenden County State’s Attorney TJ Donovan conducted a “driver restoration day” in Burlington last year everyone was comfortable sweeping this embarrassment under the rug. Almost 30,000 suspensions arose from pre-1990 tickets that were charred from a fire; but no one said a word. Many more tens of thousands of Vermonters got caught in an administrative system that piled offense on top of offense until the cost of getting right with the law was no longer realistic. This has been known to insiders for years but no one has done a thing (or even said a word) for years; that is, until this year. In H.571 we provided a path out of the DLS maze for tens of thousands of Vermonters. Call it housekeeping if you want; we think those that can drive legally as a result may have a different opinion.

How about privacy?

It is clear that Vermonters are unwilling to concede their privacy to government in this era of emerging

technology. In S.155 we strongly defended personal privacy against the combined power of technology and government. We created rules around electronic privacy. We regulated the use of drones by law enforcement and we closed the door on the possibility that the government could track Vermonters’ movements through the use of ALPR’s (Automated License Plate Readers) in the future. Our work on S.155 has demonstrated that the Legislature will need continued vigilance to stand against an erosion of privacy brought to us all by emerging technology in the digital age; that is something more than a “nothing burger.”

That’s a bunch of important work, but we still had time to: • Respond to the murder of DCF employee Laura Sobel this summer with a crime of criminal threatening and a heightened penalty for assault of DCF employees (H.154).

• Set a course for greater transparency by requiring ALL administrative rules to be published in one place so that all Vermonters can be aware of the laws AND regulations that they are subject to.

• Continued our corrections reforms by requiring an examination of the gender bias that exists in the use of jail cells because, yes, we do put women in jail for offenses that a man would never go to jail for (including bad checks).

And that is just some of the work we did in the Judiciary Committee. If this disciplined response to the needs of Vermonters is “housekeeping,” so be it.

We think this is the work that people want, need and expect in this era of rising suspicion of our systems of self-governance and we are proud of our committee’s work.

Letter (Continued from Page 4) only so much capacity to give, and I believe when government competes for those contributions, our true charitable efforts are threatened.

My second objection is this: Where is the plaque with the names of every taxpayer in Middlebury who is paying the costs of this new office building? There are many taxpayers in town who pay many thousands of dollars a year in taxes

to the town. There are many taxpayers living on very tight budgets who still pay their town taxes each year.

Where is the recognition of that ongoing commitment to our town?

The commercialization of public property may seem like an easy way to raise a few bucks, but I wonder at what real cost.

Paul Ralston Vermont Coffee Co. Middlebury

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Afterschool programs seen as vital Every day in Vermont, over 21,000 children are left alone to care for themselves between the hours of 3 and 6 p.m. The statewide shortage of high-quality afterschool and summer programs is a significant challenge for many working families.

A 2014 nationwide report ranked Vermont as fourth in the nation for after-school programming. Yet, this report also revealed that there are more than 22,000 Vermont K-12 students who would participate in an afterschool program today, if they had access to one.

As a single mother of two children, the challenge to find and access high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs has been a significant financial and stressful challenge. At times, this has resulted in driving my two children to two different programs across county lines, commuting hours before I even stepped into my office, which is only a 15-minute commute from

my house.

Regardless of the early morning departures and late evening arrivals, my children benefited greatly from these programs. They were engaged in thoughtful, rich learning environments, exploring their growing curiosity of our natural environment in a safe and fun way, while maintaining valuable peer friendships.

Increasing funding and access to enriching afterschool and summer experiences is a necessity. Vermont has a valued statewide afterschool network, we need to make sure that they are fully utilized and sustainable in all communities. More expanded learning programs would help support working families, reduce the achievement gap, and increase opportunities for children and youth to be successful and find their passion.

Tierney O’Meara Vergennes

Fun a capella at St. Stephen’s Wed. MIDDLEBURY — The Maine Steiners, the premier all-male a cappella ensemble at the University of Maine, will sing a concert in Middlebury on Wednesday as part of the group’s spring tour series.

The 11-member group performs music for all audiences in the style of barbershop, from Disney to Journey.

The Maine Steiners tour around New England twice a year to promote

music in local schools and communities, using rich musicality and humor to provide a memorable performance. They use the tagline: “Some things are consistently remarkable — mom’s cooking, David Bowie albums and the Maine Steiners.”

Come hear a great hour of music at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church on the green in Middlebury on May 18 at 5:30 p.m. Donations accepted.

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Obituaries

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David Clodgo, 59, Bristol BRISTOL — David Michael Clodgo, 59, of Bristol passed peacefully on May 11, 2016, surrounded by his family.

David was born on Jan. 11, 1957, to Alfred Jr. and Lucille (Collette) Clodgo in Vergennes. They moved to Bristol and David graduated from Mount Abraham UHS in 1975.

Throughout the years, David worked for Drake & Smith, Bio-Tek Industries, and Supato Cheese.

David was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his friends and family. He had a kind heart and would do anything for anyone.

David is survived by his mother, Lucille; brothers and sister and their significant others Stephen, Gary and Ann (Bushey), Larry and Margie (Long), Linda and her dog Sophie, and Joel and Rachael (Smith); as well as many nieces and nephews, whom he adored. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Predeceased by his father, Alfred J. Clodgo Jr. A Mass of Christian burial was held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Bristol. Burial followed at Mount St. Joseph Cemetery in

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Townsend ‘Towney’ Scudder Jr., 89, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY — Townsend “Towney” Scudder Jr., son of Townsend Scudder III and Virginia Boody Scudder, was born on Jan. 3, 1927, in New Haven, Conn., and passed away among loving family at the Haven at Otter Creek in Middlebury, Vt., on May 6, 2016.

A graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy and Yale University, he received his MBA from New York University. He served in World War II as a cadet-midshipman in The U.S. Merchant Marine Cadet Corps, first at Kings Point, then at sea in both the Atlantic and Pacific theatres of the war.

He married Mary Constance Bordman, Concord, Mass., in 1950.

With Mary, Towney developed a passion for horticulture. They settled in Neshanic, N.J., starting with a small sheep farm and rare plant nursery where they raised four children.

In 1965 they founded Ambleside Gardens & Nursery, in Belle Mead, N.J., which to this day is one of

TOWNSEND SCUDDER JR. flowers, contributions can be made in his name to the New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association (www. njnla.com). ◊

Vergennes boosts fire spending

Bristol.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Have a Heart By ANDY KIRKALDY Food Shelf at St. Ambrose Catholic VERGENNES — Spending on Parish. ◊ the Vergennes Fire Department will rise by about $15,000 next year as higher bond payments kick in for equipment purchases made five years ago.

Vergennes is also looking at (Janice) and sister-in-law Shari, bonding for another fire truck in the all of Bristol; and brother Don next year or two.

(Ginette).

At its May 10 meeting, the He was predeceased by former Vergennes City Council approved spouses Donna in 1993 and a $156,327 fire department budget Lorraine in 2014, brother Tom and for the 2016-2017 fiscal year that step-grandson Timmy. begins on July 1. That decision Funeral Mass was May 16 at increases spending from the current St. Ambrose Church in Bristol, level of $141,191. followed by interment with military Paying for the Vergennes Fire honors at Greenwood Cemetery and Department budget is shared among a gathering at the American Legion. the city, Ferrisburgh, Panton and Waltham, based on the assessed value of property for which the department covers as the first responder.

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James Baker Jr., 75, Goldsboro, N.C. GOLDSBORO, N.C. — James Richard “Jim” Baker Jr., 75, died on May 10, 2016, at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. He was born to James and Bernadette Baker on May 23, 1940, in Essex Junction. He served in the Army National Guard, Air Force (20 years) and IBM (15).

He is survived by daughter Lisa Many (Chris); sister Mary Alexander (Joe), brother Bill

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Towney is survived by Mary, his wife of 65 years and now living in Middlebury, Vt.; a brother, Thayer Scudder of Altadena, Calif.; and his children, John Scudder of Freehold, N.J., David Scudder and his wife Robin of East Millstone, N.J., Holly Scudder-Chase and her husband Keith of Richmond, Vt., and Hal Scudder and his wife Carol of Park City, Utah. He is also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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departments share responsibility for Ferrisburgh. City Manager Mel Hawley is waiting on assessment information from that town to determine exactly how the cost will be divided among the towns, although on Wednesday he said he has some idea.

“It appears that Waltham is going to go down some, Panton is going to go up some, and Vergennes and Ferrisburgh are going to go up,” said Hawley, who said those towns will also share in a $15,000 yearend fund balance.

Hawley said the increase is entirely driven by a change in a 15-year, $400,000 bond that funded the city’s 2010 purchase of a heavy rescue truck and a ladder truck.

Vergennes made five years of $15,000 interest-only payments that concluded this past December, but this year’s payment will also include $40,000 of principal as well as interest.

In 2015, the city also finished paying off a 20-year note for its front-line pumper fire-fighting truck and its pumper tanker, but the net in the budget is still an increase for the coming year even though Hawley and Vergennes Fire Chief Jim Breur made cuts elsewhere in the budget.

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cuts in some of the areas, and we were able to find roughly $10,000,” Hawley said.

Those cuts included moving wages for mutual aid calls back down from $8,000 to $6,000, where they stood a year ago; taking $2,000 apiece from firefighting gear and vehicle maintenance; and moving “hoses/nozzles/adaptors” from $4,000 to $3,000.

As for the city department’s next big purchase, Hawley said it relates back to that 1995 bond.

“I feel like it was just yesterday we bought the front-line pumper and the pumper tanker,” Hawley said. “But it’s been 21 years for those trucks. To have a front-line pumper that’s over 20 years old, that’s not an optimal situation.”

Hawley said Breur estimates a new pumper will cost about $500,000, and the city’s old pumper should be worth $80,000 in trade.

Hawley said the department also has about $20,000 set aside for a down payment, meaning Vergennes is looking at another bond somewhere near $400,000 (“That’s rough,” he said), with a vote probably at town meeting either in 2017 or 2018.

By the time payments start on the next bond, Hawley said Vergennes should be looking at only seven more years or so of payments on 2005’s $400,000 fire bond.

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Farewell reunion CURRENT AND FORMER Lincoln town officials and town crew members pose in front of the town offices last Thursday evening. Everyone gathered to say goodbye to the building, which was scheduled to be demolished this week.

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Town office demolition at hand

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Plans for demolition of the old municipal building in Middlebury are moving ahead.

The Middlebury selectboard last Tuesday accepted bids totaling around $210,000 from two separate contractors to perform asbestos abatement in the former municipal building and gymnasium at 94 Main St.

Based on the recommendation of the environmental consulting firm Clay Point Associates Inc. of Williston, the selectboard picked bidders Catamount Environmental Inc. to do asbestos abatement in the gym, and Environmental Hazards Management Inc. to perform that task in the municipal building. Clay Point suggested splitting the work between two firms due to a tight construction schedule and the size and scope of

the project.

Middlebury Town Manager Kathleen Ramsay said Middlebury College — which has agreed to finance asbestos abatement and demolition of the two buildings — is comfortable with the costs submitted by the two companies.

She added the two buildings are likely to come down in late June.

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

Middlebury to fill new staff positions

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — At their May 10 meeting, the Middlebury selectboard approved the job descriptions of two new positions that will be added to the municipal staff later this year.

The first is an “Assistant Zoning Administrator/Development Review Board Coordinator.” This person would work under Jennifer Murray, the town’s director of planning and zoning. The hire would, among other things, provide customer assistance on zoning questions, receive development applications, write DRB meeting agendas and minutes, and conduct site inspections.

The second position is a “Public Works Operations Director.” This person’s responsibilities will include overseeing day-to-day operations at the public works department. The new hire will also be responsible for facilities maintenance and manage-

ment, workplace safety and compliance, and employee training and development.

Plans now call for the new positions to be advertised, according

to Selectwoman Donna Donahue, a member of the town’s Personnel Committee.

Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.

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May

16

MONDAY

“A Storytelling for Syria” presentation in Lincoln. Monday, May 16, 7 p.m., Lincoln Library. Deborah Harte Felmeth, author of “Syria – Remember Me,” talks about Syria and its people, before the war. Info: 453-2665.

May

17

TUESDAY

Free foot care/blood pressure clinic in Middlebury. Tuesday, May 17, 10 a.m.-noon, Middlebury Rec Center, 154 Creek Road. Bring your own basin and towel. Offered by ACHHH. Blood pressure/foot care clinic in Brandon.

Tuesday, May 17, 11 a.m., Conant Square. Info: 802-770-1536.

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WEDNESDAY

Gallery talk in Middlebury.

Wednesday, May 18, noon, Sheldon Museum. Vermont wood historian, educator and self-taught artist Chuck Herrmann will talk about the Sheldon’s exhibit “Out of the Forest: Woodcarvings by Chuck Herrmann.”

Free with museum admission. Also on May 18.

Info: 802-388-2117 or www.henrysheldonmuseum.org.

A cappella concert in Middlebury. Wednesday, May 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. The Maine Steiners, the University of Maine’s all-male a cappella group, performs as part of their spring tour. Genres range from barbershop to pop to Disney medleys. Donations accepted.

Youth auditions for “Alice in Wonderland” in Bristol. Wednesday, May 18, 6-7:30 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Library. For ages 6-18.

Performances will be at Holley Hall July 22-24.

Script is one reserve at the library. Info: jennisonsjourney@gmail.com.

Blues jam in Middlebury. Wednesday, May 18, 8-10 p.m., 51 Main. Dennis Willmott from Left Eye Jump will provide lead guitar, bass and drums if you need backup, or take a break and let you play. Bring your instrument and get ready to jam. Info: www.go51main.com.

May

19

THURSDAY

Historical society meeting in Bristol. Thursday, May 19, 7 p.m., Howden Hall. The Bristol Historical Society welcomes Mike Chesley, who

will present “History of the Bristol Park Cannon.”

Info: 453-3751.

May

20

FRIDAY

Fill-a-bag Friday clothing giveaway in Middlebury. Friday, May 20, 9 a.m.-noon, Caring Hearts Pregnancy Center, 52 Merchants Row. Sized infant-5T for boys and girls, winter gear and maternity clothes.

Donations of clean, gently used clothes welcome.

Free. Info: information@caringheartspc.org or 802-388-7272.

Exhibit opening reception in Middlebury. Friday, May 20, 5:30-8 p.m., National Museum of the Morgan Horse, 34 Main St. Celebrating an exhibit of the art and words of Jeanne Mellin, an inspiring advocate of the Morgan horse. Light refreshments served. RSVP to 802-388-1639 or morganmuseum@gmail.com.

Five Town Bixby Ball in Vergennes. Friday, May 20, 7-11 p.m., Vergennes Opera House. Catering by 3 Squares Café, open bar by Bar Antidote, silent auction and live music by The Grift. Tickets $65, available in Vergennes at Linda’s Apparel, Classic Stitching, Everywear for Everybody, Malabar and the Bixby Library. All proceeds support the library.

Hungrytown in concert in Starksboro. Friday, May 20, 7-8 p.m., Starksboro Public Library.

The roots music duo of Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson gives a free concert. About the music: hungrytown.net. Info: 453-3732.

May

21

SATURDAY

Green Mountain Club hike in Lincoln. Saturday, May 21, time and meeting place TBA. The Bread Loaf Section leads a strenuous hike on the long trail to the summit of Mt. Abraham. Hike is 5.2 miles with an elevation gain of 2,500 feet, some steep pitches, and a rocky ascent to the summit, which offers a 360-degree view. Dog-friendly hike.

Contact leader Mike Greenwood for details: mike802vt@comcast.net or 802-989-7434. More info: www.gmcbreadloaf.org.

Benefit Golf Challenge in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, May 21, 7 a.m., Basin Harbor Club. Fun day of golf, with proceeds benefiting the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum’s educational programs. Food and prizes. Info: www.lcmm.org.

Mountain Magic Run in Lincoln. Saturday, May 21, 8-11 a.m., Lincoln Community School. Tot trot and 5K run for all ages. Prizes.

Pancake breakfast in Shoreham. Saturday, May 21, 8-10 a.m., Shoreham Congregational Church.

Plain or blueberry pancakes with Vermont maple syrup, scrambled eggs, home fries, sausages, juice, coffee, tea and milk. Adults $6, children $4, $20 families. Proceeds support the Church

Dinner show

ROOT 7, VERMONT’S contemporary, co-ed a cappella group, sings at Middlebury’s 51 Main on Saturday, May 21, from 5:30-7: 30 p.m.

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TaeKwon Do KICKS testing in Middlebury.

Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Middlebury rec facility. Come learn about this martial art and see students ages 4-adult doing their promotional testing. Skills include sparring and board breaking.

Plant, bake and craft sale in Monkton. Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monkton Friends Methodist Church. Annual event offering hardy perennials from local gardens, baked goods and crafts. Info: 453-5192.

Plant sale in Middlebury. Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m.noon, Middlebury town green. The Middlebury Garden Club holds its annual sale, offering reasonably priced flowers, herbs, vegetables and other plants from the gardens of club members.

Proceeds benefit the club’s activities and maintenance of the Sheldon Museum gardens. Unsold plants are donated to area nonprofits.

Blacksmithing demonstration day in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. Tinsmith Ramsey Pualwan is the featured demonstrator for this year’s “Hammer-in.” Watch and learn about blacksmithing. Info: www.lcmm.org.

DRUMSTRONG Vermont fundraiser in Brandon.

Saturday, May 21, noon-5 p.m., Hands-On Music, 27 Center St. Five-hour “drum-a-thon” to raise funds and awareness in the fight to beat cancer. Come drum or sponsor a drummer. No experience necessary. Info: drummerrob@wholemusiclearning.com or 802-345-1714. Info on DRUMSTRONG is at www.drumstrong.org.

Open studio and book reading in Middlebury.

Saturday, May 21, 2-5 p.m., Phoebe Stone’s Gallery, 52 North Pleasant St. Acclaimed Vermont author Phoebe Stone will open her Middlebury studio and read from her new middle-grade novel, “Paris for Two.” Vermont Mozart Festival concert in Middlebury.

S a t u r d a y, May 21, 7 p.m., Champlain Va l l e y

Unitarian Universalist Society. The Vermont Mozart Chamber Players present three of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Haydn” string quartets.

Admission is $15 for adults and free for children. Info and tickets: www.vermontmozartfestival.org.

May

22

Green Mountain Club “Bound for Bristol” bike ride. Sunday, May 22, 9:15 a.m., meet at Clifford Lumber in Hinesburg across the road from the Hinesburg General Store. A 40-mile ride on low-traffic roads from Hinesburg to Bristol, with a lunch stop at Bristol Bakery. Info: Phyl Newbeck, 899-2908 or phyl@together.net.

Community Suicide Prevention Walk in Middlebury. Sunday, May 22, 8 a.m., Middlebury Rec Center, Creek Road. Donations support the TJ Duncanson Scholarship Fund, suicide prevention programs in Addison County and Vermont Suicide Prevention. Registration from 8-9 a.m., walk at 9:15. Raffle and silent auction before the event. Info: 31alysia@ gmail.com or 802-289-1396. Online donations: https://goo.gl/PaHnNu. Online registration: https://goo.gl/6B3ShT. “Black Faces, White Spaces” presentation in Ferrisburgh. Sunday, May 22, 3 p.m., Rokeby Museum. On Rokeby’s 2016 opening day, scholar-activist Carolyn Finney will talk about how African Americans are underrepresented in outdoor recreation and the environmental movement. Info: 877-3406 or www.rokeby.org.

Talk on environmentalism and the Bible in Ripton. Sunday, May 22, 4-5:30 p.m., Ripton Community Church. The Rev. Jill C. Robinson, pastor of several Addison County United Methodist congregations, presents “Eden or Environment: The Bible’s Influence on Western Contemporary Environmental Thought.” Free.

Light refreshments provided. Info: 388-0338.

Opera Company of Middlebury’s “Meet the Singers” event in Middlebury. Sunday, May 22, 5-7 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Church. The professional cast of Verdi’s “Macbeth,” which runs at Town Hall Theater in early June, will be on hand for drinks and hors d’oeuvres and then will perform their favorite arias. Tickets, $35, include appetizers, the performance and a complimentary ticket to “Young Artists in Recital” on June 2 at THT. Tickets available at the THT box office, 382-9222, www.townhalltheater.org or at the door.

May

Growing interest A SUPPLY OF recently potted plants collects at the home of a Middlebury Garden Club member in advance of the club’s annual sale, set for Saturday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to noon on the Middlebury town green. Gardeners will find reasonably priced flowers, herbs, vegetables and other plants from members’ gardens.

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Senior meal and discussion in Middlebury. Tuesday, May 24, 11 a.m., Middlebury VFW. CVAA invites area seniors to a discussion with gubernatorial candidate Matt Dunne, who will talk about issues surrounding aging in Vermont. Noon

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community calendar meal features chicken breast with vegetable sweet-and-sour sauce, brown rice pilaf with vegetables, broccoli florets, whole wheat bread and pineapple for dessert. Coffee and decaf.

Suggested donation $4. Reservations required: 1-802-865-0360, ext. 1070. Free transportation with ACTR: 802-388-1946. Info about CVAA: www.cvaa.org.

Talk on Senior-to-Senior Animal Adoption Program in Vergennes. Tuesday, May 24, 11:15 a.m., Armory Lane Senior Housing.

Ambassadors of Homeward Bound will talk about this program, which joins seniors (55 and older) with senior animals (8 and older).

Followed by the senior meal. To stay for lunch, leave a message at 802-377-1419 at least 48 hours ahead of time. Suggested $4 donation for lunch.

Red Cross blood drive in Ferrisburgh. Tuesday, May 24, 1-6 p.m., Ferrisburgh Town Hall, 3279 Route 7. Info or appointments: redcrossblood. org or 1-800-733-2767.

Movie night for adults in Lincoln. Tuesday, May 24, 6:30 p.m., Lincoln Library. Call for movie title. Movie is rated G and stars Walter Matthau.

Info: 453-2665.

Milk & Honey Quilters Guild meeting in Middlebury. Tuesday, May 24, 7 p.m., American Legion. Marie Bostwick, author of “The Cobbled Court Quilts” series, presents a discussion of her novels and a trunk show. She will present “When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Turn to Quilting,” a pictorial storytelling of the special quilts that have helped her, her characters and readers navigate life’s tough spots. Show-andtell. Info: www.milkandhoneyquilters.com.

May

25

WEDNESDAY

Computer help in Lincoln.

Wednesday, May 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Lincoln Library. Call to sign up for a time and tell us the topic you need help with: 453-2665.

May

26

THURSDAY

United Way community celebration in New Haven. Thursday, May 26, 4:30 p.m., Tourterelle Inn & Dining.

Free, family-friendly event to honor the people and businesses who help friends and neighbors achieve better lives. Hors d’oeuvres served.

RSVP’s requested: 388-7189.

Book discussion in Lincoln. Thursday, May 26, 7 p.m., Lincoln Library. This month’s title: “Between the World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Info: 453-2665.

Gardening discussion in Salisbury. Thursday, May 26, 7 p.m., Salisbury Public Library. Come talk gardening with some local experts. Bring your experience, questions, and extra seeds or seedlings. Learn about the library’s Seed Savers collection. Refreshments served.

May

27

Amphibian a cappella THE MAINE STEINERS, an all-male a cappella group from the University of Maine, will give a (dry land) performance at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Middlebury on Wednesday, May 18, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

May

28

SATURDAY

Town-wide yard sale in Lincoln.

Saturday, May 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., around town. Food available at the Lincoln Fire Department. Maps available at the library and Lincoln General Store. Look for the orange arrow signs. Info: 453-4280.

Book, Plant and Bake Sale in Lincoln. Saturday, May 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lincoln Library. Many tables of good used books, lots of plants and yummy food. Seeking donations of books and CDs (no VCR tapes), plants from your garden (labeled and dropped off on Friday, May 27), and cookies, muffins, etc., for the bake sale, dropped off on Friday or Saturday (sign-up sheet at library).

Open Studio Weekend in Addison County and Brandon. Saturday, May 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at various studios around the county and Brandon area. Map showing all the area artists who are opening their workspaces to the public

during this annual statewide event are available at Vermont welcome centers, at participating galleries or online at vermontcrafts.com.

Continues Sunday.

King Pede party in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, May 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Ferrisburgh Community Center and Town Hall. Sandwich supper followed by an evening of fun and card games. Come planning to play King Pede or bring your own favorite card game. Requested donation: $2.50.

8 Cuerdas in concert in Brandon. Saturday, May 28, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music. The duo of American soprano Sarah Cullins and Colombian guitarist Daniel Gaviria combine their classical training with their love of traditional Latin American and Spanish rhythms and folklore.

Tickets $20. Reservations recommended: 802-247-4295 or info@brandon-music.net.

May

29

SUNDAY Public breakfast in Vergennes.

Sunday, May 29, 7:30-10 a.m., Vergennes Masonic Lodge, 54 School St. Only $8 for eggs, bacon,

FRIDAY

Table of Grace free meal in Vergennes. Friday, May 27, 5:306:30 p.m., Vergennes Congregational Church. Meals are held the fourth Friday of the month. This month’s menu: meat loaf, potatoes, gravy, vegetable and dessert.

Exhibit opening reception in Middlebury.

Friday, May 27, 5-7 p.m., Jackson Gallery at Town Hall Theater. A solo exhibit of works by Deborah Sharpe-Lunstead, titled “Full Circle: Emerging Images Within Handmade Paper.” On exhibit through July 2. Info: 382-9222 or www. townhalltheater.org.

“Moth”-style storytelling event in Bristol. Friday, May 27, 7:30 p.m., Holley Hall. Come tell your story. Suggested donation $10. All proceeds go to improving acoustics in the building.

Senior Week Choir Concert at Middlebury College. Friday, May 27, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts. Annual performance by the Middlebury College Choir featuring the favorite repertoire of the members of the class of 2016. Free. Info: www.middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

sausage, pancakes, blueberry pancakes, waffles, French toast, home fries, corned beef hash, sausage gravy and biscuits, juice, coffee and tea. Proceeds support local community needs and organizations.

Open Studio Weekend in Addison County and Brandon. Sunday, May 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at various studios around the county and Brandon area. Map showing all the area artists who are opening their workspaces to the public during this annual statewide event are available at Vermont welcome centers, at participating galleries or online at vermontcrafts.com.

Chamber music concert in Middlebury. Sunday, May 29, 6 p.m., Middlebury Community Music Center. Featuring Olivia Hajioff, Marc Ramirez, Jon Weber and Miho Zaitsu playing a program of Dvorak, Ravel, Haydn, Bartok and Brahms.

Suggested donation at the door: $25.

LIVEMUSIC Bad Smell in Middlebury. Thursday, May 19, 8:3-9:30 p.m., 51 Main.

LeMon Trio in Middlebury. Friday, May 20, 8:3010:30 p.m., 51 Main.

The Adam McMahon Trio in Middlebury. Friday, May 20, 9 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern.

Root 7 in Middlebury. Saturday, May 21, 5:307:30 p.m., 51 Main.

Upclass in Middlebury. Saturday, May 21, 6 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern.

Mister Burns with Maiden Voyage & Self Portrait in Middlebury. Saturday, May 21, 9 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern.

Cooper & LaVoie in Middlebury. Thursday, May 26, 7-9 p.m., 51 Main.

Gumbo Ya Ya in New Haven. Friday, May 27, 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard.

Deb Brisson and the Hayburners in Middlebury. Friday, May 27, 8:30-10:30 p.m., 51 Main.

The Grateful Hot Club in Middlebury. Saturday, May 28, 8:30-10:30 p.m., 51 Main.

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Stories and stitches BEST-SELLING NOVELIST Marie Bostwick, author of the popular “Cobbled Court Quilts” series, will present a lecture and trunk show at the next meeting of the Milk & Honey Quilters’ Guild on Tuesday, May 24, at 7 p.m. at the American Legion building in Middlebury.

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Handmade paper art portrays the changing seasons Dining & Entertainment

Stonecutter Spirits Tasting Tuesday, May 17| 5-8 pm

Back by popular demand… sure to be a senior week favorite!

Blues Jam

Wednesday, May 18|8-10 pm Join us every 3rd Wednesday for Blues Jam. Dennis Willmott from Left Eye Jump will provide lead guitar, bass, and drums and these guys will back you up or take a break and let you play. All musicians and blues fans are welcome!

Everyone will get a chance to play.

Bad Smell

Thursday, May 19|8:30-9:30 Bad Smell is the newest in trance/ dance/stripeypants excitement.

Electro-Ambient-Trance-Drum’n’Bass with Raph Worrick – synths and electronics and Jane Boxall – drums and cymbals.

LeMon Trio

Friday, May 20|8:30-10:30 The brand-new LeMon Trio (Cobey Gatos on keys, Jeremy Harlos on bass, and Daniel Scharstein on drums) plays an eclectic mix of jazz originals and tunes by Wayne Shorter, Thelonious Monk, Keith Jarrett, Charlie Parker, and others. Hear the newest permutation of your favorite local jazz musicians!

Root 7

Saturday, May21|5:30-7:30 Root 7 is a small, mixed ensemble a Capella group whose passion for music brings us together from across the Champlain Valley.

Champlain Orchards Tasting

Tuesday, May 24|5-8 pm We will be featuring McIntosh & Maple Hard Cider, Cranberry Hard Cider and a Seasonal treat.

Cooper and Lavoie

Thursday, May 26|7-9 pm Cooper & LaVoie play a great mix of acoustic blues and folk classics, featuring Bob Recupero on guitar and Mark LaVoie on harmonica.

The Jackson Gallery in Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater presents “Full Circle: Emerging Images Within Handmade Paper,” a solo exhibition by Deborah Sharpe-Lunstead opening on Friday, May 20.

This collection of pulp paintings made with handmade paper invites the viewer to travel through the seasons and the landscape, from fields, forests and farmland to waterways and the seaside. The process of creating a pulp painting begins with water and plants, which become paper and fibers in the paintings. The show explores the cycles of the seasons; the wonders of plants, which just keep giving; and water, which is necessary for plants and paper and all living things.

A 10-minute video produced by Jackson Whelan

by Greg Pahl accompanies the exhibition.

It features Sharpe-Lunstead demonstrating her process of creating a pulp painting, from the gathering of plants to the final painting.

Sharpe-Lunstead lives in Middlebury, where she has built a full paper making studio and is exploring the world of paper, pigment and fiber, creating paintings of her new home and the larger world where she has lived over the past 30 years. She has exhibited extensively in Vermont, as well as in Cleveland, Ohio, Washington, D.C., Brooklin, Maine, and as part of the second National Collegiate Handmade Paper Art Show.

An opening reception for the exhibit will take place next week.

The Jackson Gallery is located in the lower level of Town Hall Theater in the center of Middlebury. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m., and an hour before any public events in the building. For further information, call 382-9222 or visit the website at townhalltheater. org.

BIXBY BALL AT VOH The 2016 Bixby Ball Committee

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Adam McMahon Trio at Two Brothers Tavern is delighted to bring Bixby Memorial Free Library’s annual ball to The Vergennes Opera House, beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 20.

Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres

by Three Square Café, dessert by Basin Harbor Club and an open bar hosted by Bar Antidote. Entertainment will be provided by Vermont’s premier good-time party band, The Grift.

The Five-Town Bixby Ball (formerly known as the Bixby Gala) is the region’s most anticipated event of the spring, bringing together friends and neighbors from the five towns (Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes and Waltham) that support and benefit from the Bixby Memorial Free Library.

Tickets cost $65 (food and open bar included) and can be purchased

The Five-Town Bixby Ball at the Vergennes Opera House

on Main Street in Vergennes at Malabar, Everywear for Everybody, the Bixby Library, Classic Stitching and Linda’s Apparel. All ticket sales proceeds go directly to the Bixby.

Last year’s Bixby Ball sold out; advance ticket purchase is suggested.

Additional information and ticket sales are at vergennesoperahouse. org, bixbylibrary.org or 877-2211.

MOZART FESTIVAL As part of its ongoing music series celebrating the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (and other composers), The Vermont Mozart Festival (VMF) presents a concert performed by the Vermont Mozart Festival Chamber Players, under the direction of Michael Dabroski, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, in Middlebury’s Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society. On the evening’s program are the “Haydn String Quartets,” “Spring” K.387 (1782); “Hunt” K.458 (1784); and “Dissonance” K.465 (1785).

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The evening’s VMF performance is co-presented by Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater (but the concert will take place at the CVUUS).

Admission is $15 for adults, and children get in for free. Tickets may be purchased online at vermontmozartfestival.org. For more information, call 802-598-9520 or visit vermontmozartfestival.org.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN There will be four live musical performances this week at Two Brothers Tavern.

Join Two Brothers every Wednesday at 9 p.m., for the Open Mic, an evening of music, comedy, or anything else, alternately hosted by Mark Sikora and Kai Stanley. Two Brothers Lounge is a laid-back atmosphere where collaborations and libations fuel creativity. Come cheer on your friends or let loose on the stage. It’s free to enter, and there is no cover charge.

Then, at 9 p.m. on Friday, Two Brothers presents the Adam McMahon Trio. An upbeat trio that has been playing in the Upper Valleys of New Hampshire and Vermont since 2006, the Adam McMahon Trio boasts musical selections ranging from blues to country, classic rock to modern pop. There is a $3 cover.

At 6 p.m. on Saturday, Two Brothers welcomes Upclass to the lounge for an early show. Upclass is an acoustic trio of versatile Vermont musicians who churn out delicious arrangements that blend gypsy jazz, bluegrass and fusion. The band features Benj Spound on drums, Justin Burgess on bass, Pat Mcginn on keys and Henry Clark on electric mandolin. No cover.

Finally, at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Mister Burns with Maiden Voyage & Self Portrait takes to the Tavern’s stage. Mister Burns (a k a Scott Lavalla) is a Vermont-based emcee, DJ, producer, and member of the award winning hip-hop crew The Lynguistic Civilians. Two Brothers welcomes him as well as extremely talented special guests Maiden Voyage and Self Portrait to the lounge for a party not to be missed. Hip-hop is alive and well in the Green Moun-

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LIVE MUSIC AT 51 MAIN There will be four live musical events this week at Middlebury’s 51 Main. At 8 p.m. on Wednesday (third Wednesday of the month), the 51 Main Blues Jam continues. Dennis Willmott from Left Eye Jump will provide lead guitar, bass, and drums and these guys will back you up or take a break and let you play. All musicians and blues fans are welcome. Everyone will get a chance to play.

At 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Bad Smell will entertain. Bad Smell is the newest in trance/dance/stripeypants excitement. Electro-ambienttrance-drum-n-bass with Raph Worrick, synths and electronics; and Jane Boxall, drums and cymbals.

Then, at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, the LeMon Trio takes to the stage. The brand-new LeMon Trio (Cobey Gatos on keys, Jeremy Harlos on bass, and Daniel Scharstein on drums) plays an eclectic mix of jazz originals and tunes by Wayne Shorter, Thelonious Monk, Keith Jarrett, Charlie Parker and others. Come and hear the newest permutation of your favorite local jazz musicians.

Finally, at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Root 7 will perform. Root 7 is a small, mixed ensemble a cappella group whose passion for music brings them together from across the Champlain Valley.

All ages, no cover. For additional information visit www.go51main. com or phone 388-8209. ‘MEET THE SINGERS’ Last, but by no means least, join Opera Company of Middlebury and the cast of “Macbeth� at the Unitarian Universalist Society for the annual “Meet the Singers� reception at 5 p.m. on Sunday. Get to know the singers over drinks and hors d’oeuvres and then settle back to enjoy their favorite arias.

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Festival of Berthe Morisot, Henri Matisse, (Continued from Page 1) the doors are thrown wide open for Claude Monet and others. parents and others to come see the Also in the gym, Robinson Elart, hear the bands and choruses, and ementary School’s display includes attend guest-artist performances. mixed-media masks with names Anchoring the annual Arts Festival like “Snowbird Can Make Snow” is the K-12 all-ANeSU art display in and “Day and Night Eagle,” a series the Mount Abe gym, which runs the of startling and elegant black-andgamut from kindergartners’ first daubs white prints of flying pigs, lizards, of tempera paint to a special section owls and narwhales, and a huge where each student in the Advanced “Bob the Chicken” assembled from Placement Studio Art class are given mixed media. a solo panel on which to mount the Colorful jellyfish hang in the Brisbest of the year’s work, tol Elementary School complete with an artist’s “Creative area, next to clay sea statement. creatures in jewel-tone people and “The gym is transcolors. Rows of artwork creative formed from a sweaty, include everything from squeaky, echoing gym- thinkers public service posters nasium to a gallery — it contribute to that declare “Firemen even feels quiet, there’s Are Your Friends” to a our culture, our a stillness and, even as wall of Egyptian masks.

BRISTOL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL students tour the Mount Abraham Union High School gym, which was economy and students are going in, A collection of Abenaki there’s a kind of a rev- our enjoyment name shields flutter from turned into an art gallery last week for the Addison Northeast Supervisory Union Fine Arts Festival. The gym was filled with ANeSU student art for the three-day event. erence,” said Chesley- of life.” the lobby ceiling with Independent photo/Trent Campbell Park.

— art teacher images and names like collaged from painted paper and of teaching in what these students tial race.

Thursday’s performances Strolling through the Bruce Babbitt “Flashing Peregrine Falhave created. And today when art included the rap group A2VT from gym, the variety of projcon,” “Dancing Girl,” overdrawn with pastels.

The MAUHS display has every- teachers are often scrambling to Winooski, which brings together ects, arts media used, and “Hunting Bobcat.” styles and subject matter scattered In the Beeman Elementary School thing from “Warthog Jeans” logos work at several schools just to have young men who immigrated to Veraround the room is truly astounding. area, an assorted flock of Vermont from a graphic arts class to felted a full-time position, it is a real mo- mont from Africa. As they dance, In the Lincoln Community School birds hang from a birch limb. There animals to ceramic fountains where ment of celebration and a reminder rap and sing — in a mix of English, Swahili, Somali and other African corner, for example, larger-than- are Mexican Day-of-the-Dead prints, the water spurts out of a crocodile’s of the power of art.” languages — the young men tell life-size colorful self-portraits hang cheerful and quirky sewn-felt mon- mouth to an intricately inlaid wood- PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS In bringing in professional art- what it was like to leave their home above the bleachers, while nearby sters, painted silk hangings, and col- en table from a woodshop class giant papier-mâché bees hover above lages that juxtapose two fighting bull to metal-worked scorpions, bees, ists to perform, lead workshops countries and make a new home in and demonstrate how they work, the United States. a giant beehive. “I think bees are moose and a warthog or that show an wasps, cockroaches and butterflies.

While Allred and Chesley-Park the festival works to achieve a balA performance and workshops by nice because they make honey but owl whose feathers blend seamlessly I think they are kind of mean how into the rough, variegated bark of a said the festival is an opportunity to ance of styles and subject matter master taiko drummer Stuart Paton showcase the incredible students, it from different art forms that will were a particularly big hit (see story they sting people,” says one of the tree. students’ statements “flying” alongMonkton Central School’s display also showcases the hard work of the reach youngsters of different ages on this page). and interests. For example, Bread Artists demonstrating their workside the bees. And in a corner, photos boasts rows of funny gnomes with schools’ art teachers.

“You see the teacher behind these and Puppet Theater of Glover on ing methods included both Bridport of students dressed as famous Im- peaked red hats, wide-mouthed cepressionist artists are posted beside ramic monsters and rows and rows students as you look at the work,” Wednesday performed an avant- painter Dustin Dattilio and Bristol (See Artists, Page 14) the students’ paintings in the style of the world’s happiest snowmen Chesley-Park said. “You see the art garde piece on the 2016 presiden-

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Bristol-area students get a bang out of taiko drumming

By GAEN MURPHREE BRISTOL — Busloads of elementary students arrived at Mount Abraham Union High School Thursday to watch a performance from Burlington Taiko, led by master taiko drummer Stuart Paton, and then take taiko drumming workshops, a few classes at a time.

The performance was part of the annual Addison Northeast Supervisory Union Fine Arts Festival.

Taiko means “large drum” in Japanese and the students were mesmerized by the dramatic sounds of Paton’s playing and were literally spellbound, laughing and jumping out of their seats when he put on a wooden lion trailed by a flowing green body and danced through the audience, the lion’s wooden jaws chomping on each eagerly outstretched hand.

“It was cool. It was really cool,” said one boy from a grade 5/6 class at Bristol Elementary about the shishimai lion dance. “It walked all around and if you got pinched by it, he said it would give you good luck.”

Added a girl from the same class, “I liked that it was very Japanese.

And I liked how we were being exposed to more cultures and stuff.”

Watching Paton get 30 to 40 kids

tern was itself a master class in effective teaching. Each group learned to take a broad stance “with a beach ball between your legs.” Following

Paton, they would strike the drum and say “Don!” with each boom to the middle of the drum with the right hand, “Kon!” with each boom from

the left, and then “Ka!” “Ra!” as they made two sharp raps on the rim.

“Sensei (teacher), I will watch you with my eyes,” the students repeated after Paton. And they did.

Kids had an especially fun time at the end of the taiko workshop when they followed Paton playing “follow the leader,” walking, jumping, skipping and pounding up and down the rows of drums. Paton also answered students questions about taiko drumming and about growing up in Japan and taught the students a few Japanese words such as “hai” for “yes” and “domo arigato” for “thank you very much.”

“It’s wonderful,” said Bristol Elementary 3/4 teacher Cathy Smith, watching her students during the workshop. “It’s a wonderful opportunity. Stuart is a master, so he really knows how to introduce this music to the children in a way that they’ll remember and take it home.

“They’re getting to do movement, they’re learning about different cultures. They were really excited about the taiko drumming. We did a little bit of research on it. They knew what the drums looked like. They knew what they would sound like. And they were very excited to have a turn to try them.”

cause it’s artwork that sta-movies. Two girls they don’t typically see “The gym is chose a giant iguana around here,” said Dat- transformed and gave an impromptilio. “Not only could from a sweaty, tu National Geographthey relate with the squeaky, ic presentation. Two subject matter but they boys chose the “Jurascould relate with me as echoing sic World” genetically a hunter and somebody gymnasium to engineered super predwho enjoys being out- a gallery.” ator, the Indomenus side.”

— Mandy rex, and snarled at the Kimball had a green Chesley-Park camera. screen set up in the The festival also Mount Abe lobby and gives student bands was mobbed with kids who got to and choruses a chance to perform. choose a background that was digi- Tuesday night’s concert brought totally projected on the screen while gether students in grades 5 through they created their own 60-second in- 8. Students from all five grade

schools and the middle school rehearsed as one ensemble during the day on Tuesday and then performed that night. Wednesday night featured a performance by Lincoln Community School. Wednesday and Thursday the MAUHS choral groups performed in the lobby.

Thursday night’s concert included the MAUHS Jazz Band, a rock band from Robinson Elementary School called “Wink 116,” and a community-based band called the Ridgerunners.

MAUHS art teacher Bruce Babbitt considered the importance of the arts in students’ lives and students’

learning.

“Creative people and creative thinkers contribute to our culture, our economy and our enjoyment of life,” he said.

Bristol Elementary art teacher Deb Rickner had her own take.

“The arts provide students an opportunity and space to take risks, make difficult decisions, fail, succeed, take criticism, advice and praise,” she said. “Beyond the opportunity to create and use the imagination, the arts teach how to handle life.”

Reporter Gaen Murphree is at gaenm@addisonindependent.com.

STUART PATON, ARTISTIC director of Burlington Taiko, performs at Mount Abraham Union High School last Thursday morning. Paton performed and held workshops as part of the Addison Northeast Supervisory Union Fine Arts Festival.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

onstage, each posted at his or her own drum, sticks in hand, watching him and then learning to play a complicated taiko drumming pat-

Artists (Continued from Page 13) media specialist Shawn Kimball.

Dattilio, who graduated from Castleton University in 2014, is an avid hunter who paints primarily wildlife and hunting scenes. His detailed, near-photographic drawings and acrylics feature a whitetail buck, a spotted fawn, a painted bunting, geese, hunting dogs, a bull moose, a detailed portrait of a cow.

Dattilio noted that a lot of guys in work boots and camo hats came to watch him work and talk to him, especially young men who are themselves hunters.

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Otter Valley Union High School is delighted to call Kendra Stearns its Student of the Week. Kendra lives in Brandon with her parents, Sharon and Gordon Stearns.

Her older sister attends Auburn University.

Kendra has made the Scholars’ Roll throughout high school, and is a member of the National Honor Society.

She was named a John Hopkins University Talented Youth. She is currently taking AP Literature, AP European History, and AP Calculus. By taking some online classes through Brigham Young University, she was able to combine her junior and senior year.

Kendra has been a cross-country runner since 10th grade.

Kendra has worked at Eastwood Animal Clinic, and now works at the Vermont Fiber Mill. She volunteers by doing therapy visits with her dog, Lyndi. She takes Lyndi to nursing homes, and brings her to Otter Valley daily.

Kendra Stearns Outside of school Kendra enjoys horseback riding, O.V.U.H.S. training animals to compete, swimming and running.

Kendra says high school has taught her “how to organize and plan, as well as study very hard.”

Her personal philosophy: “Just keep smiling — having a bad day every now and then only helps you appreciate the great days.” Her advice to other students: “Do everything you can during high school. Do your homework, play sports, volunteer, get good grades, try new things; not for your teacher or your parents, but for yourself, because this is the time in your life to learn what you love.”

After high school, Kendra will be attending the University of Kentucky and majoring in Visual Media Communications/Media Studies.

Mr. Dwyer says, “Kendra Stearns in a diligent, hard-working student who has accelerated her schedule to finish Otter Valley a year ahead of time. She is passionate about her work with therapy dogs, and her constant companion, Lyndi, has to be one of the few golden retrievers who has matriculated through several AP courses.”

Otter Valley wishes Kendra the best of luck in her future!

Mount Abraham Union High School is proud to call Eliza Kurth of Bristol its Student of the week. Eliza is the daughter of Bertil and Alicia Kurth. Her brother, Soren is a sophomore at CVU. Eliza has been on highest honors every semester of high school, achieving academic excellence all four years. She is a part of the National Honor Society (12th grade), and has taken Advanced Environmental Science (11th grade), AP Biology (12th grade) and AP Calculus (12th grade).

Eliza has been a competitive and recreational equestrian since 9th grade. She was on the Nordic ski team in grades 11 and 12. She has been a member of the Mt. Abe Environmental Action Group all four years of high school, serving as co-leader in 12th grade. She has been in the Equine 4-H Club since 9th grade, serving as president all four years.

Eliza Kurth Eliza has ridden horses at Wishful Thinking Farm in M.A.U.H.S. New Haven for 10 years, and has worked there for 3 years. She also has been working at Comfort Hill Kennel in Vergennes for the past 6 moths. She also enjoys doing a lot of volunteer work at various locations.

Eliza’s biggest hobby is horseback riding. She has been riding for 10 years and has loved every minute of it. She also enjoys downhill and cross-country skiing and environmental activism.

When asked for advice for other students, Eliza said, “Try hard, life is what you make of it. You get back what you put in.”

After high school, Eliza will attend Green Mountain College where she will be able to fully immerse herself in her passion of environmental science.

AP Biology teacher Samantha Kayhart says, “Eliza is an incredibly conscientious student who always goes the extra mile in her studies. She has an avid curiosity about the natural world and genuinely loves learning. Eliza is a delightful student in every way!”

Mount Abe’s loss will be Green Mountain College’s gain. We wish her the best in her future.

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Score BOARD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Lacrosse 5/13 CVU vs. MUHS............................13-7 Boys’ Lacrosse 5/11 VUHS vs. OV ...............................16-4 5/11 MUHS vs. St. Albans ...................11-5 5/13 VUHS vs. U-32 ..........................18-10 5/13 Mt. Abe vs. Lamoille ....................17-9 5/13 Essex vs. MUHS .........................14-5 Softball 5/11 Fair Haven vs. OV .........................9-1 5/12 OV vs. Leland & Gray....................6-0 5/12 MUHS at Milton .............................1-0 5/12 Mt. Abe vs. Missisquoi ............. 4-1 (8) 5/12 St. Albans vs. VUHS......................4-1 5/13 MUHS at N. Country................... Ppd. 5/14 VUHS vs. Rice.............................11-4 5/14 Colchester vs. Mt. Abe ..................6-1 Baseball 5/12 MUHS vs. Milton............................9-1 5/12 Brattleboro vs. OV .........................6-0 5/12 Missisquoi vs. Mt. Abe ...................6-5 5/12 St. Albans vs. VUHS......................9-1 5/13 MUHS at N. Country................... Ppd. 5/14 Rice vs. VUHS.............................20-0 5/14 Colchester vs. Mt. Abe ................14-3 COLLEGE SPORTS Men’s Lacrosse NCAA D-III Tournament 5/11 Springfield vs. Midd. ....... 11-10 (3OT) Women’s Lacrosse NCAA D-III Tournament 5/15 Midd. vs. FDU-Florham ...............12-7

Schedule HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Lacrosse 5/17 MUHS at Burlington ..........4:30 p.m.

5/19 Rice at MUHS ...................4:30 p.m.

5/20 MUHS at Essex ......................7 p.m.

Boys’ Lacrosse 5/16 MUHS at Woodstock ..............4 p.m.

5/16 VUHS at Burlington ................4 p.m.

5/16 Randolph at OV......................4 p.m.

5/17 Mt. Abe at Harwood................4 p.m.

5/18 MUHS at Mt. Mansfield ..........4 p.m.

5/18 OV at Rutland.........................4 p.m.

5/19 Milton at Mt. Abe ....................4 p.m.

5/20 CVU at MUHS ......................11 a.m.

5/20 Harwood at VUHS ..................4 p.m.

Softball 5/16 OV at Rutland....................4:30 p.m.

5/17 Missisquoi at VUHS ..........4:30 p.m.

5/17 CVU at Mt. Abe .................4:30 p.m.

5/17 St. J at MUHS ...................4:30 p.m.

5/18 Windsor at OV ...................4:30 p.m.

5/19 Spaulding at MUHS...........4:30 p.m.

5/19 Mt. Abe at Milton ...............4:30 p.m.

5/19 VUHS at Colchester ..........4:30 p.m.

5/20 Mt. Anthony at OV .............4:30 p.m.

5/21 MUHS at Missisquoi .............11 a.m.

5/21 Mt. Abe at S. Burlington .......11 a.m.

5/21 VUHS at Essex ....................11 a.m.

(See Schedule, Page 17)

SPORTS

MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School senior Hannah Buttolph clears the bar during the high jump at Friday’s track and field meet hosted by the Tigers. Buttolph won the event.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Tiger track athletes nab wins at home

By ANDY KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury Union High School track and field athletes won a dozen events at a meet the Tigers hosted on Friday at the Middlebury College track, seven by the team’s female athletes and five by its male athletes.

Overall, the Division II MUHS girls’ and boys’ teams each finished second in the seven-team meet behind D-I visitor Mount Mansfield on a rainy afternoon.

The Cougar girls scored 249 points, followed by MUHS (169.5) and Peoples (89). Vergennes, which chose to rest many distance runners and some injured athletes, was fifth at 13 points.

On the boys’ side, MMU won with 316 points, followed by MUHS (212.5) and Stowe (23). VUHS took fifth at 6.5.

Tiger girls won five individual events. Senior Hannah Buttolph won twice, easily claiming her championship specialty, the high jump, even though she is working on changing her style, and also winning the long jump. Senior Julia Vorsteveld prevailed in the triple jump, sophomore Caroline Kimble won at 3,000 meters, and freshman Ailey Bosworth

cruised in the 800. The Tiger girls’ four-by-100 and 4X400 relay teams also won.

On the boys’ side, senior Wyatt Norris won at 200 and 400 meters, senior Matthew Ferguson won the 800, senior Chris Grier outdistanced the field in the javelin toss, and freshman Nanja Horning won the shot put. The Tiger boys also won the 4X100 relay.

Coach Ed Blechner said “some uncertainties remain” with his team midway through the season, such as identifying the best combinations for the relay teams and coordinating practice times, when many athletes have complicated spring schedules.

“We’ve got a lot of things to work on still. We’re pointing toward the state meet, and hopefully everything comes together,” Blechner said. “We’ve got a chance to do very well, both individually and from a team standpoint. But we’ve got a lot of kids, and everyone’s got to come together. I’m hopeful, but this time of year is tough, you know, the prom this weekend, graduation coming up and everything else.”

He is cautiously optimistic the Tigers can reach their collective potential and finish well at the D-II meet.

TIGER JUNIOR KIANA Plouffe powers through the rain during the 100-meter race Friday afternoon in Middlebury.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

“We’re hoping, and I think they will,” Blechner said.

Most of the Commodores’ points came from junior runners Sadie Kass, who placed in two events, and Brandon Cousino, who placed in one. Coach Brad Castillo said his distance runners have been working hard in a busy schedule, and he essentially gave them a day off on Friday, while junior newcomer Caroline Johnston, who placed in two events at the Burlington Invitational, had a scheduling conflict.

Friday’s results were not indicative, Castillo said.

“It’s been a great season so far.

A lot of our newcomers, like Caroline Johnston and Meg Rooney, have been doing fantastic,” he said.

“Our freshman boys (distance runners Zeke Palmer, Spencer Hurlburt and Wade Mullin) are way ahead of schedule as to where we thought they’d be a this point in the season.”

Senior Quinn D’Andrea and those three freshman should make up a competitive 4x800 relay squad, Castillo said, but injuries to Rooney and runners like freshman Ashley Cray have slowed VUHS down.

(See Tiger track, Page 18)

Addison Independent, Monday, May 16, 2016 — PAGE 17

COMMODORE SENIOR TAMARA Aunchman watches one of her hits bounce in the infield during Saturday’s game against Rice.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

VERGENNES UNION HIGH School senior Felicia Armell takes off for first base after getting a hit against Rice Saturday. Vergennes won the game, 11-4.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Commodore softball coasts past Green Knights, 11-4

By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES – The Vergennes Union High School softball team moved back over .500 on Saturday by easing past visiting Rice, 11-4.

It might not have been the best recent effort for VUHS, which has gone 5-1 since a 1-4 start, but the 6-5 Commodores took care of business against the winless Green Knights.

Senior tri-captain Tamara Aunchman — who drove in two runs, scored twice and earned a save with three hitless innings — admitted the Division II Commodores might have taken 0-11 Rice a lightly, especially after playing D-I title contender BFA-St. Albans well in a 4-1 loss

Tiger girls lax bested

by CVU HINESBURG — Host Champlain Valley defeated the Middlebury Union High School girls’ lacrosse team on Friday, 13-7, dealing the Tigers their second straight setback after their 7-0 start.

The 7-3 Redhawks also avenged an earlier 6-4 loss at MUHS when they scored five straight second-half goals to establish an insurmountable six-goal lead. CVU’s Emma Owens (five goals) and Annie Keen (four goals) led the offense, and goalie Bailee Pudvar made seven saves.

Emma Best led Tigers with three goals, Ada Anderson scored twice, and Emma Donohue added a goal and two assists. Goalie Raven Payne made three saves.

two days before.

But Aunchman also pointed out the Commodores responded when Rice rallied to make it 5-4 in the third.

“We were a little lethargic this morning,” Aunchman said. “But we came right back.”

The Commodores’ slow start this spring came with several players off on school trips. With a full squad on hand they have been more successful, including defeating rival Mount Abraham, which has only lost to them and two top D-I teams, unbeaten Essex and 9-2 Colchester.

Their 8-2 win over the Eagles was also their first win over a quality

team and gave the Commodores a shot in the arm.

“I think that was a huge win for us, just knowing we could beat good competition,” Aunchman said.

First-year coach Mike Martin agreed being able to field a full team made a huge difference, and another factor he cited in the VUHS surge has been strong defense.

“Defensively, it’s really come together, and getting all the players back was the biggest thing,” Martin said.

Although senior Megan Martin picked up the win vs. Rice with four innings of four-hit ball in which she struck out seven and walked one,

Aunchman is the No. 1 hurler and allowed just one earned run vs. St. Albans on Thursday.

“If we can play good defense we can be in any game with T (Aunchman) pitching,” Martin said. “We’ve got good things going on.”

In Saturday’s game, Rice took a 1-0 lead and then pulled within 5-4 in the third after the Commodores had gone ahead.

Rice scored in the first on a single

by Shannon Nadeau, a passed ball, and an RBI hit by Lindsay Rockwood. A dropped fly ball put runners on second and third with two out, but senior right fielder Nikki Salley’s running backhanded catch

prevented further damage.

The Commodores scored four times in the bottom of the inning on four hits and four walks issued by losing pitcher Bi Krech, a Monkton resident. Felicia Armell, Aunchman, Hannah Philbrook and Jaymee Fulcher drew the walks, and Martin, Salley, Nicole Stearns and Taylor Bresnick poked hits.

Salley single plated Aunchman and Martin, Becca Maloy drove Salley home with a groundout, and Stearns scored on a wild pitch.

VUHS made it 5-1 in the second inning, when Martin was hit by a pitch, moved up on a wild pitch and scored (See Commodores, Page 18)

Schedule VUHS tops OV in boys’ lacrosse (Continued from Page 16) Baseball 5/16 Springfield at OV ..................11 a.m.

5/17 Missisquoi at VUHS ..........4:30 p.m.

5/17 CVU at Mt. Abe .................4:30 p.m.

5/17 St. J at MUHS ...................4:30 p.m.

5/18 Hartford at OV ...................4:30 p.m.

5/19 Spaulding at MUHS...........4:30 p.m.

5/19 Mt. Abe at Milton ...............4:30 p.m.

5/19 VUHS at Colchester ..........4:30 p.m.

5/20 Bellows Falls at OV ...........4:30 p.m.

5/21 MUHS at Missisquoi .............11 a.m.

5/21 Mt. Abe at S. Burlington .......11 a.m.

5/21 VUHS at Essex ....................11 a.m.

Track 5/17 MUHS at Rice at UVM ......3:30 p.m.

5/19 Mt. Abe at S. Burlington ....3:30 p.m.

5/21 ....Mt. Abe at Fair Haven Invitational COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Lacrosse NCAA D-III Tournament 5/21&22 .............................Regional TBA

ADDISON COUNTY — Vergennes defeated visiting Division III rival Otter Valley for the second time in less than a week to highlight the local boys’ lacrosse slate in the latter half of last week.

In other games, VUHS won again, Mount Abraham won a home game, and Middlebury split two D-I contests.

VUHS-OTTERS On Wednesday, the Commodores cruised over the Otters, 16-4, getting four goals apiece from Max Ratti-Bicknell (four assists), Tyler Crowningshield (three assists), Tyler Kepes (one assist) and Brett Woods. Long-stick middie Lathrop Brownell chipped in an assist, and goalie Broc Clark denied a dozen OV bids.

Colton Leno scored twice for OV, Erik Sherman notched a goal and an

assist, and Tyson Cram also found the net. Otter goalies Jon McKeighan and Alec Stevens stopped five shots apiece.

On Friday at VUHS, the 6-3 Commodores outscored U-32, 18-10, as Crowningshield and Kepes tossed in seven goals apiece. Ratti-Bicknell scored and assisted six goals, Crowningshield added a pair of assists, and Woods, Alex Krumrie and Brad Sturtevant also scored. Clark made 10 saves, five fewer than Raider goalie Max Kissner.

EAGLES On Friday, the Eagles rolled to a 17-9 win over visiting Lamoille to improve to 7-2. They remain in second place in D-II. Leading the offense for Mount Abe were Dylan Weaver (six goals and three assists), Lucas Richter (five goals and an assist), Charlie Meyer (four goals), Owen LaBarr (a goal and six assists)

and Sam Paradee (a goal and an assist). Eagle goalie Tucker Paradee and Lancer goalie Dakota James each made seven saves.

TIGERS On Wednesday, the Tigers knocked off visiting BFA-St. Albans, 11-5. Jack Hounchell scored five times and added an assist, and Trey Kaufman added three goals and two assists to spark the Tiger attack. Jack Donahue, Jake Peluso and Andrew Gleason scored a goal apiece, and goalie Doug DeLorenzo stopped nine shots. BFA goalie Killian Shea-Smith made seven saves.

On Friday, host Essex topped the Tigers, 14-5. Kaufmann scored twice and Gleason scored once and set up two goals to lead MUHS. DeLorenzo stopped a dozen shots for the Tigers, who dropped to 5-5.

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Area softball teams prevail ADDISON COUNTY — In local high school softball play late last week, Middlebury stretched a winning streak, Otter Valley split a pair of games, Mount Abraham split two games against Division I competition, and Vergennes dropped a home game to a top D-I team.

The Commodores also hosted Rice on Saturday; see story.

OTTERS On Wednesday, host Fair Haven (6-3) won its sixth straight game and second straight at the Otters’ expense, 9-1. Slater hurler Olivia Bowen tossed a four-hitter, striking out nine, and Abby Ferrara and Briley Blackbird each had two hits and two RBIs for the Slaters.

The Otters bounced back on Thursday and snapped a three-game skid with a 6-0 win over visiting D-I Leland & Gray (5-2). OV hurler Courtney Bushey tossed a two-hitter and fanned seven, and also chipped in a double, a single and two RBIs. Amy Jones also doubled and sin-

gled, and Maia Edmunds added a pair of hits for OV (4-7).

TIGERS On Thursday, Tiger pitcher Payton Buxton threw a two-hit shutout, striking out nine and walking just one, to outduel Milton’s Katie Rayner, who allowed three hits and fanned 12, as the Tigers prevailed, 1-0.

Lily Smith (two hits) doubled to lead off the game and came around to score on two wild pitches for the game’s only run. The Tigers improved to 8-2 with their third straight win.

Their Friday game at North Country was postponed, with no makeup date immediately set.

EAGLES On Thursday, the Eagles defeated host Missisquoi, 4-1, in eight innings. The Eagles rallied in the top of the eighth with three runs on four straight two-out hits. Brooke Perlee drove in Katelynn Ouellette with the tie-breaking run.

Winning pitcher Rachael McCormick doubled twice, singled and drove in two runs, and Ouellette poked three hits. McCormick tossed a complete-game four-hitter against the 5-5 Thunderbirds.

On Saturday, Colchester’s Riley Magoon tossed a no-hitter as the Lakers defeated the visiting Eagles, 6-1. McCormick took the pitching loss as Mount Abe dropped to 7-3 and from first to third in the D-II standings COMMODORES On Thursday, visiting D-I contender BFA-St. Albans improved to 8-2 with a 4-1 over the Commodores. The Comets scored three times in the first inning. The Commodores were held to four hits, two apiece by Jaymee Fulcher, who scored for VUHS, and losing pitcher Tamara Aunchman. Aunchman allowed one earned run on five hits as the Commodores dropped to 5-5 heading into Saturday’s home game.

Tigers earn only win on diamond MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School freshman Tristan Durante competes in the 100-meter race at last Friday’s meet hosted by the Tigers.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Tiger track (Continued from Page 16) But with so many promising young athletes, Castillo is hopeful for the future.

“If we can keep this group together, in a few years, as the numbers hopefully grow with them, we’ll be good to go,” he said.

Friday’s winners and MUHS and VUHS top-six girls finishers were: • 100: 1. Macey Wissell, 13.57, MMU; 2. Chloe Kane, 13.90, MUHS; 3.Megan Townsend, 14.27, MUHS; 4. Trinity Bryant;14.60, MUHS; 5. Kiana Plouffe and Gretta Groves, 14.62, MUHS. • 200: 1. Wissell, 28.42 , MMU; 2.

Kane, 29.08, MUHS; 5.

Bryant, 30.43, MUHS; 4. Groves, 30.3, MUHS. • 400: 1. Heather Lefebvre, 1:06.18, MMU; 2. Buttolph, 1:07.25, MUHS; 3. Kass, 1:07.73, VUHS. • 800: 1. Bosworth, 2:41.29, MUHS; 3.

Kass, 2:49.01, VUHS; 6. Danielle Morris, 3:05.16, MUHS. • 1500: 1.Sophia Anderson, 5:38.34, Peoples.

• 3000: 1. Caroline Kimble, 11:41.13, MUHS; 2. Helen Anderson, 11:41.80, MUHS; 4. Vorsteveld, 12:18.12, MUHS. • 100 Hurdles: 1. Perry Willett, 18.46, MMU. • 300 Hurdles: 1. Willett , 51.36, MMU. • 4x100 Relay: 1. MUHS (Kane, Groves, Plouffe, Townsend), 54.65.

• 4x400 Relay: 1. MUHS (Anderson, Bosworth, Kimble, Vorsteveld), 4:44.25.

• 4x800: 1. MMU, 12:58.67.

• Shot Put: 1. Sawyer Thompson, 23-01, MMU; 4. Emily Pottinger, 21-00.5, MUHS. • Discus: 1. Thompson, 62-06, MMU; 3.

Pottinger, 55-09, MUHS. • Javelin: 1. Lucia Kelley, 82-07, Peoples.

• High Jump: 1. Buttolph, 4-10, MUHS. • Long Jump: 1. Buttolph, 14-01, MUHS. 3. Plouffe, 13-01, MUHS. • Triple Jump: 1. Vorsteveld, 29-11.50,

MUHS. The winners and MUHS and VUHS top-six boys finishers were: • 100 Meters: 1. Eli Ogilvie, 11.86, MMU; 3. Norris, 11.96, MUHS; 5. Damien Morris, 12.69, MUHS; 8. Tristan Durante, 12.99, MUHS; 6. Garrett Troumbley, 12.8, MUHS. • 200: 1. Norris, 24.32, MUHS; 2. Morris, 25.60, MUHS; 4. Cousino, VUHS, and 4. Sandro Zihlman, MUHS, 27.21; 6. Ben Balparda, 27.37, MUHS; 8. Durante, 27.82, MUHS. • 400: 1. Norris, 52.0, MUHS; 2.

Henry Ganey, 53.2, MUHS; 4. Joshua Girard, 55.1, MUHS; 5.

Nikhil Plouffe, 57.1, MUHS. • 800: 1. Ferguson, 2:11.29, MUHS; 2. Haven Tate , 2:13.01, MUHS. • 1500: 1. William McGovern, 4:26.00, Stowe.

• 3000: 1. McGovern, 9:22.81, Stowe: 2.

David Dregallo, 9:37.97, MUHS; 3.Willem Landis, 9:57.61, MUHS; 4. Ross Crowne, 10:05.58, MUHS; 5. Ganey, 10:09.55, MUHS; 6. Tobias Broucke, 10:13.82, MUHS. • 110 Hurdles: 1. Oliver Sloan, 17.2, MMU. • 300 Hurdles: 1. Sloan, 44.74, MMU; 4.

Ian McKay 48.97, MUHS. • 4x100 Relay:1. MUHS (Durante, Balparda, Garrett Troumbley, Damien Morris), 49.6.

• 4x400 Relay: 1. MMU, 3:42.9; 2. MUHS (Tate, Landis, Dregallo, James Whitley), 3:58.2; 3. MUHS, (Morris, Girard, Ferguson, Plouffe ) 3:58.3.

• 4x800: 1. MMU, 10:21.35.

• Shot Put: 1. Nanja Horning, 34-11, MUHS; 2. Grier , 34-03.5, MUHS; 6.

Joe Langevin, 31-11.5, MUHS. • Discus: 1. Matthew Cook, 102-0, MMU; 2. Horning, 97-06, MUHS. • Javelin: 1. Grier, 137-07, MUHS. • High Jump: 1.

Harrison LeombrunoNicholson, 5-02, MMU. • Long Jump: 1. Skye Douglas-Hughes, 17-06.5, MMU; 2. Girard, 16-10, MUHS. • Triple Jump: 1. Douglas-Hughes, 38-01, MMU; 3. Girard, 34-11, MUHS.

ADDISON COUNTY — Middlebury picked up a road win to highlight area high school baseball action late last week, while Mount Abraham, Vergennes and Otter Valley all came up short.

TIGERS On Thursday, the Tigers pulled away late to defeat host Milton, 9-1, as Bruce Wright earned the complete-game pitching win. Pierson Beatty poked two hits and drove in a run, and Austin Friend, Patrick Messenger and Wyatt Cameron each had one hit and two RBIs. The Tigers improved to 3-6. Their Friday game at North Country was rained out; no makeup date has been announced.

EAGLES On Thursday, Mount Abe suffered its second straight one-run loss on the road, 6-5 at Missisquoi.

The T-Birds scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh off losing pitcher Adam Whitcomb, who went the distance and allowed just three earned runs and struck out six.

Chris Wood led the Eagle offense with two doubles, two singles and two stolen bases, and Wyatt Gendreau doubled, singled, scored three times and stole two bases.

On Saturday, host Colchester (9-2) scored eight first-inning runs on the way to a 14-3 win over the Eagles. Gendreau sparked the Eagle offense with a double, two singles and two RBIs, and losing pitcher Dustin Whitcomb and Zach Hines added two hits as Mount Abe dropped to 2-9.

COMMODORES On Thursday, visiting BFA-St. Albans improved to 9-1 with a 9-1 at VUHS. Josh Sickles drove in the run for the Commodores, and Hunter O’Connor took the pitching loss.

On Saturday, visiting Rice erupted on offense in a 20-0, five-inning

win. A Sickles double was one of the 1-10 Commodores’ two hits.

OTTERS On Thursday, host Brattleboro used one hit, two walks and three Otter miscues to take a 4-0 first-in-

ning lead on the way to a 6-0 victory. Derek Aines took the completegame loss, allowing only three hits and two earned runs, while Austin McCullough led the OV offense with a pair of hits.

COMMODORE SENIOR NIKKI Salley follows through on a two-run hit against Rice Saturday in Vergennes.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Commodores (Continued from Page 17) when Aunchman ripped a single.

Rice made it 5-4 with three unearned runs in the third. Nadeau and Rockwood singled, and with two out Rachel Chicoine lined a shot to center that the usually reliable Fulcher misplayed, allowing the runners to score and Chicoine to reach third.

Allie Clark then singled in Chicoine with the last Rice hit.

Rice made four errors in the fourth, allowing Armell, Aunchman and Salley to score and make it 8-4.

Maloy and Aunchman picked up an RBIs in the rally with a sacrifice fly and a grounder, respectively.

Aunchman then came on to mow down the Green Knights for three innings, striking out three and walking none. The Commodores added three runs in the sixth. Maloy reached on an error and scored on two more miscues, and then Philbrook walked and Fulcher bunted her way on before Armell doubled them in.

The Commodores will face stiffer challenges ahead, but believe they can answer them.

“There are going to be tough games,” Aunchman said. “But I think we’re going to be confident knowing if we play well and play to our potential we’ll be fine.”

Addison Independent, Monday, May 16, 2016 — PAGE 19

State historic sites kick off their 2016 season May 28 VERMONT — The Chimney Point, Mount Independence, and Hubbardton Battlefield state historic sites open for the season on Saturday, May 28, at 9:30 a.m. The public is invited to visit the museums, walk the grounds, bring a picnic and enjoy children’s activities and the specialty museum shops. Many special programs are planned.

Chimney Point on Lake Champlain in Addison, one of the most strategic spots on the lake, has seen nearly 9,000 years of human habitation. The site presents the area’s Native American and early French and American history. Grounds include a short trail with interpretive signs and a historic pier from the 1929 Lake Champlain Bridge, and visitors can take a walk across the new bridge. The special exhibit through Aug. 7 is “Observing Vermont Architecture,” a traveling Middlebury College Museum of Art exhibit of photographs by Curtis B. Johnson of Vermont’s architectural heritage, from Revolutionary times to modern day.

Chimney Point is open Wednesdays through Sundays and Monday holidays, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children under 15. For more information, call

802-759-2412.

Orwell’s Mount Independence, a National Historic Landmark named after the Declaration of Independence, celebrates this year the 240th anniversary of the start of American construction of this major Revolutionary War defense against British invasion, the 50th anniversary of the trail system, and the 20th anniversary of the museum.

The museum tells the Mount’s story with artifacts and interactive programs. Six miles of scenic walking and hiking trails wind past archaeological sites; the Baldwin Trail, with interpretive signage, is suitable for outdoor wheelchairs and strollers. The special exhibit is “Independence Must Be Won: The Art of Ellen Viereck,” with her artwork from the 1964 book

by Phillip Viereck about a boy observing the Mount in 1777. The annual Soldiers Atop the Mount weekend with re-enactors is Sept. 10 and 11, and includes a new 5K walk for the public.

Mount Independence is open daily, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children under 15. For more information, call 802948-2000.

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City wrestlers appreciate support The Vergennes Area Youth care; Bradford Trucking; Denecker Wrestling Club wrapped up a very Chevrolet; Denis White Interior successful season last month and Contractors; Gaines Insurance would like to recognize our 2016 Agency; J.W. & D.E. Ryan, Inc.; team sponsors. Through Jackman Fuels, Inc.; L.R. their contributions we have Provencher Earthworks; been able to continue to National Bank of Middlethrive. of appreciation bury; Phoenix Feeds; Shear This season we had Cuts; Small City Market; 43 kids participate in the SMB Custom Landworks; program, and the club won the state Tots-on-the-go Childcare; White championship title in April. We Ridge Construction, LLC; and could not do this without the supLandmark Financial Services, LLC. port of our community.

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Pet Pages Spring mushrooms can be toxic to pets Mushroom toxins are challenging to deal with. They can be hard to properly identify, their range of toxicity goes from minor to deadly, they appear suddenly — generally in wet, warm weather like spring and fall — and many animals can get to them easily.

The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center provides this overview to help with diagnosis and treatment of mushroom toxicities.

MUSHROOM TYPES Many species of mushrooms exist, but knowing the specific name is not always the most important aspect.

Mushrooms can be lumped into four categories to help you remember them: hepatotoxic, neurotoxic, gastrointestinal and nephrotoxic.

HEPATOTOXIC With common names like death cap or death angel (Amanita phalloides) it’s easy to remember these.

Amanitins are responsible for the acute liver failure associated with these mushrooms. Onset of signs can be delayed six to 12 hours, giving owners a false sense of security.

Once pets start showing signs of gastrointestinal distress, liver failure can quickly follow. Death may occur one to two days after exposure in severe

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Mushrooms (Continued from previous page) Onset of signs with these mushrooms is going to be more rapid; as soon as 30 to 90 minutes is common and less than six hours is likely.

Exposure to psilocybin mushrooms occurs more often inside the house instead of outside, since typically the pet has gotten into the owner’s supply.

Gyromitrin is the primary compound of concern with hydrazine mushrooms. While neurological signs can be seen such as weakness, ataxia, tremors and seizures, gastrointestinal signs are more common. These mushrooms may also be associated with a hemolysis, methemoglobinemia and, rarely, renal and hepatic involvement.

Isoxazole mushrooms will cause gastrointestinal signs along with ataxia, disorientation, hallucinations, vocalization, alternating lethargy and agitation as well as tremors and seizures.

GASTROINTESTINAL The group of mushrooms causing gastrointestinal signs is relatively large, with signs that may be mild to severe. The onset of signs will be on the rapid side, as soon as 15 minutes and typically less than six hours after exposure.

One type of mushroom to note in this group is the muscarinic mushroom. In addition to potentially significant vomiting and diarrhea leading to hypovolemia, these mushrooms will also cause bradycardia, bronchial secretions and classic SLUDDE signs.

NEPHROTOXIC Nephrotoxic mushrooms, Cortinarius spp, are more elusive. While reports of toxicity exist in humans, and most of those in Europe, there are no reports of unintentional poisonings in dogs or cats.

Like hepatotoxic mushrooms, onset of signs can be delayed (typically 12 hours but can be eight days or longer).

Signs would be expected to include

polydipsia and polyuria, vomiting, may aid in mushroom identification. nausea and dehydration.

Editor’s note: This story was supTREATMENT plied from the ASPCA. Due to the potential seriousness of a mushroom exposure in a pet or rapid onset of signs, worrying about identification of the mushroom will take a back seat to decontamination or symptomatic care.

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Delays expected as Route 125 is rebuilt HANCOCK — A major summer Drivers are warned to exercise exroad reconstruction project is under treme caution on granular surfaced way on Route 125 between the Mid- roadways in a work zone, maintain dlebury Snow Bowl and Route 100 a safe distance between vehicles and in Hancock. Driver should expect obey the speed limit. Punctured tires some delays and cyclists are warned and windshield damage could occur of difficult road conditions. if material flies up from the surface Construction crews will be work- of the road. ing throughout the summer excaNatalie A. Boyle, outreach coorvating 6.5 miles of road dinator for the project, surface and correcting “They are explained that crews roadway deficiencies. As working their started milling the road a result of this work, the surface about a quarter way ‘down’ condition of the road will of a mile west of the consist of a mix of gravel the hill toward Middlebury Gap and are Hancock, and moving eastward. and paved surfaces.

Road reclamation, the gravel will “They are working shoulder and excavation remain gravel their way ‘down’ the hill operations will require until such toward Hancock, and lane closures and alterthe gravel will remain time as they nating one-way traffic gravel until such time as around the construction are ready to they are ready to begin segments. Flaggers will begin paving paving operations,” she be present to assist in operations.” said. “In some ways, the maintaining traffic flow.

— Natalie dirt portions of the road VTrans is reminding A. Boyle are in better condition drivers to remain in the than the milled or old, lane they were directed existing road surfaces. to until they come to another traf- Folks can expect a mix of just about fic control person at the other end of anything except fresh pavement for the active construction zone. Often some time.” there are workers and equipment It was unknown exactly when throughout the active construction paving will begin, but Boyle estizone that motorists cannot see and mated that it could begin in late July are unaware of. Switching travel or early August. lanes while in the active construcBoyle is advising bicyclists who tion zone is hazardous both to those are planning to ride over the Middleworking and to the motorist. bury Gap to be aware that roadway At times the length of the active will not be optimal until after the work zone can seem very long. paving is done.

CREWS ARE GRINDING up the pavement of Route 125 between the Snow Bowl and Route 100 in Hancock this spring and laying down a bed of gravel in anticipation of pouring new pavement in late July or August.

Drivers should expect delays.

“Coming from the Hancock side, one pretty much can figure out what they are in for as the road turns to gravel almost immediately after turning onto Route 125 from Route 100,” she said, noting that conditions will more gravel than paved surfaces until later in the summer.

“Some folks will choose to ride those conditions anyway, but others may choose an alternate route as a result,” Boyle added.

The Vermont Gran Fondo, which stages an annual bike ride over the mountain gaps in Addison County, this year shifted the route of its June 4 ride north to encompass the Appalachian and Lincoln gaps, plus a loop through Northfield and Waitsfield.

MCTV SCHEDULE Channels 15 & 16 MCTV Channel 15 Tuesday, May 17 5 a.m. Lifelines 5:30 a.m. ACEDC 8 a.m. Congregational Church Service 9:30 a.m. Las Promesas de Dios 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 7 p.m. Selectboard 10:30 p.m. Development Review Board (DRB) Wednesday, May 18 7:30 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 10 a.m. Selectboard, DRB, Public Affairs 5:30 p.m. Las Promesas de Dios 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 7 p.m. DRB, Public Affairs 10:30 p.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs Thursday, May 19 7 a.m. ACEDC 9:30 a.m. Las Promesas de Dios 10 a.m. Public Affairs Noon Selectboard 3 p.m. ACEDC 5:30 p.m. Rep. Betty Nuovo 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 8 p.m. Selectboard, DRB Friday, May 20 5 a.m. Public Affairs 9 a.m. Las Promesas De Dios 9:30 a.m. Rep. Betty Nuovo 10 a.m. Selectboard, DRB 4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 5:30 p.m. Eckankar 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Selectboard 8:30 p.m. Las Promesas De Dios 9 p.m. Lifelines Saturday, May 21 5 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs

9 a.m. Eckankar 9:30 a.m. Las Promesas de Dios 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 5:30 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6 p.m. Las Promesas de Dios 6:30 p.m. DRB 9 p.m. ACEDC Sunday, May 22 8 a.m. Las Promesas de Dios 8:30 a.m. Eckankar 9 a.m. Catholic Mass 9:30 a.m. Rep. Betty Nuovo 10 a.m. Green Mountain Veterans for Peace 11 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 4 p.m. Congregational Church Service 5:30 p.m. Eckankar 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 7 p.m. Catholic Mass 8 p.m. Las Promesas de Dios Monday, May 23 5 a.m. Green Mountain Veterans for Peace 6 a.m. Public Affairs 9:30 a.m. Lifelines 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 4 p.m. Congregational Church 5:30 p.m. Rep. Betty Nuovo 6 p.m. Las Promesas de Dios 6:30 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 7 p.m. ACEDC, Public Affairs 10:30 p.m. Green Mountain Veterans for Peace METV Channel 16 Tuesday, May 17 5 a.m. Middlebury Five-0 5:30 a.m. First Wednesday: Jay Parini 6:30 a.m. Yoga 7 a.m. Chronique Francophone

WHAT TO EXPECT This week the main location of work scheduled will be performed on the upper portion of the construction zone, or approximately the first 1.5 miles of the road. Crews will continue to work on the curves in the road that need corrections in elevations, making sure the road has the correct pitch throughout the curves. This work is scheduled for completion by Wednesday, weather permitting.

Once completed, crews will begin a process of placing dry cement in the sub-surface of the roadway.

Placing of cement may take several weeks. The purpose of this is to create a solid foundation for the road surface.

Work is being concentrated at the top of the pass in order to help alleviate maintenance problems on the steepest parts of the hill. Please note that crews will still be placing gravel on the rest of the roadway throughout the project. Without the large grade change on lower portions of the mountain, the gravel will stay better and allow for easier travel.

Travel will continue to be on a loose gravel surface for some time.

Work on the Route 125 reclamation project will be done during daytime, typically between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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7:30 a.m. United in Harmony 4:30 p.m. The Story Matters 5 p.m. Middlebury Five-0 6 p.m. Lights, Camera, Action 6:32 p.m. Growing Bright Futures 7 p.m. First Wednesday: Jay Parini 8 p.m. Addiction Free Vermont 11:45 p.m. Vermont Board of Education Wednesday, May 18 6 a.m. Addiction Free Vermont 6:35 a.m. Yoga 7 a.m. Growing Bright Futures 7:30 a.m. Middlebury Five-0 8 a.m. At the Ilsley, First Wedensday 11:30 a.m. Vermont Board of Education 4:30 p.m. Middlebury Five-0 5 p.m. Lights, Camera, Action 5:32 p.m. Growing Bright Futures 6 p.m. Addiction Free Vermont 7 p.m. First Wednesday 8 p.m. At the Ilsley Thursday, May 19 6:35 a.m. Yoga 7 a.m. Chronique Francophone 7:30 a.m. Growing Bright Futures 8 a.m. Middlebury Five-0 8:30 a.m. At the Ilsley 10 a.m. Lights, Camera, Action 11 a.m. ACSU Carousel Meetings 2:30 p.m. Addiction Free Vermont 3 p.m. First Wednesday: Jay Parini 5:30 p.m. United in Harmony 8 p.m. Middlebury Five-0 8:30 p.m. Story Matters 9 p.m. Vermont Board of Education Friday, May 20 6:30 a.m. Yoga 7:30 a.m. Chronique Francophone 8 a.m. Middlebury Five-0

9:30 a.m. Glenn Andres 12:30 p.m. ACSU Carousel Meetings 5 p.m. First Wednesday: Jay Parini 5:55 p.m. Lights, Camera, Action 6:30 p.m. Chronique Francophone 7 p.m. Lights, Camera, Action 8 p.m. Growing Bright Futures 8:30 p.m. At the Ilsley Saturday, May 21 5:15 a.m. Glenn Andres 6 a.m. Yoga 6:20 a.m. Bulletin Board 6:30 a.m. Middlebury Five-0 9 a.m. Chronique Francophone 9:30 a.m. Growing Bright Futures 10 a.m. ACSU Carousel Meetings 5:25 p.m. Lights, Camera, Action 6 p.m. Story Matters 7:30 p.m. Middlebury Five-0 8 p.m. First Wednesday: Jay Parini Sunday, May 22 5 a.m. Gardens 7:10 a.m. Yoga 7:30 a.m. Chronique Francophone 8 a.m. At the Ilsley 10 a.m. ACSU Carousel Meetings 5 p.m. Addiction Free Vermont 5:30 p.m. Chronique Francophone 6 p.m. Lights, Camera, Action 8 p.m. Middlebury Five-0 8:30 p.m. At the Ilsley Monday, May 23 5 a.m. Poets 7 a.m. Middlebury Five-0 7:30 a.m. At the Ilsley 9 a.m. Chronique Francophone 9:30 a.m. Yoga 10 a.m. ACSU Carousel Meetings 6 p.m. The Story Matters

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GREATER VERGENNES AREA Food Shelf volunteer Jean Peterson, center, accepts a $425 donation from Bill Scott of the Knights of Columbus and Susan Burdick of the Greater Vergennes Rotary Club. The money was raised as part of an April food drive in Vergennes.

City food drives collect donations VERGENNES — Two local organizations teamed up in April to collect food and donations for the Greater Vergennes Area Food Shelf in a joint effort called the “Food for Families Food Drive.”

The St. Isaac Jogues Council 3664 Knights of Columbus from St. Peter’s Parish in Vergennes and the Greater Vergennes Rotary Club set up in front of Shaw’s grocery and

Kinney’s drug stores to encourage shoppers to pick up something extra for hungry families in need as they did their shopping during a weekend in late April.

The community responded to this request, donating 1,610 pounds of food items and sundries as well as $425 in cash.

Representatives of the food shelf thanked the Knights and Rotarians for their time and effort.

BURLINGTON — Emerge Vermont, dedi- sica Brumsted of Shelburne, Ana Cimino of cated to increasing the number of Democratic Stowe, Signe Daly of Burlington, Debbie Inwomen serving in elected and appointed of- gram of Williston, Diane Kirson-Glitman of fice at all levels of government through a Jericho, Hannah Kretvix of Burlington, Kate comprehensive 5-month campaign training Lapp of Bristol, Christine Moon of Essex program, graduated 17 program members on Junction, Brittany Nevins of Winooski, EmSaturday, May 7, in Burlington. ily Nosse-Leirer of Burlington, Graduates received comprehen- “I am thrilled Tierney O’Meara of Vergennes, sive instruction from expert trainBrandy Oswald of South Burlingwith the ers in campaign strategy, ethics, ton, Corey Raynor of St. JohnsEmerge public speaking and communicabury, Heidi Remick of Windsor, tion, fundraising and finance, me- graduates.

Elizabeth Seyler of Burlington, dia and messaging, networking, Several of Katherine Sims of Lowell and Refield organizing, and women’s pobecca White of Wilder. them will run litical leadership.

Executive Director Ruth Harfor office in The 17 graduates join 29 Verdy said, “I congratulate these mont alumnae and a national 2016 and 17 dedicated graduates of our network of over 1,500 Emerge will make a 5-month training program. These alumnae in 16 states. The graduremarkable women join a growation celebration included Emerge difference in ing network across Vermont who Vermont founder and former Gov. Vermont.” seek to strengthen our democMadeleine Kunin, and Emerge — former Gov. racy by ensuring that qualified Vermont graduate and State Sen- Madeleine Kunin women are ready to run for ofate candidate Debbie Ingram of fice and change the face and Williston as featured speakers. As voice of politics at every level of many as 10 Emerge Vermont alumnae may be government.” on the ballot for state office this year. In addiGov. Kunin remarked: “I am thrilled with tion to Debbie Ingram, two other members of the Emerge graduates. Several of them will the class of 2016 plan to run for state office. run for office in 2016 and will make a differJessica Brumsted of Shelburne and Katherine ence in Vermont.”

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NA MEETINGS MIDDLEBURY: Mondays, 6pm, held at The Turning Point Center located in The Marble Works.

NA MEETINGS MIDDLEBURY: Sundays, 3:00 pm, held at The Turning Point Center located in the Marble Works.

OA (OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS) MEETS on Thursdays at 6 PM. Located at the Turning Point Center of Addison County, 228 Maple St. Middlebury, VT (In the Marble Works Complex).

Administrative Support The Turning Point Center is a peer-to-peer recovery center that provides a welcoming,

NA MEETINGS MIDDLEBURY: Fridays, 7:30pm, held at The Turning Point Center located in the Marble Works.

OPIATE OVERDOSE RESCUE KITS are distributed on Wednesdays from 9 am until 12 pm at the Turning Point Center of Addison County, Middlebury, VT. A short training is required.

For info call 802-388-4249 or 802-683-5569 or visit www. turningpointaddisonvt.org.

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PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP meets on the last Thursday of every month from 10 am to 11:30 am. We meet at the Mountain Health Center in Bristol. For info call APDA at 888-763-3366 or parkinsoninfo@uvmhealth. org.

THE NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUPS are a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone else’s addiction.

As a twelve step program, we offer our help by sharing our experience, strength and hope. Please join us for an evening of support and recovery. You’re only a stranger until you walk through the door.

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THURSDAYS 6-7pm at the Turning Point Center - Marble Works, Middlebury, VT.

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

T E E N A L L - R E C O V E RY Group Meeting for anyone 15-18 years old who is struggling with addiction disorders. Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. at the Turning Point Center. A great place to meet with your peers who are in recovery.

For info call 802-388-4249 or 802-683-5569 or visit www. turningpointaddisonvt.org.

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UNIFORMED SERVICES ALL RECOVERY Support Group will be starting at the Turning Point Center of Addison County, located in the MarbleWorks complex. The group is directed toward those that have or are currently involved in the uniformed services such as Fire, Police, Veterance, EMS, Rescue, ER and DOC. This is a facilitated Peer to Peer group gathering to support our brothers and sisters with their struggles. Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Contact Bill Brim 802-683-5569 or the center at 802-388-4249.

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PARTY RENTALS; CHINA, flatware, glassware, linens. Delivery available.

802-388-4831.

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING; interior/exterior, residential/ commercial, pressure washing. 20 years’ experience.

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802-989-5803.

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ESTATE BOOK SALE Saturday, May 21st at Wakefield’s, 64 Ossie Rd, East Middlebury. We will have over 500 books for sale beginning at 8:30 am. No early birds please. This collection from an estate in NY covers a wide range of interests and includes fiction and non-fiction.

Many would make nice gifts.

HUGE GARAGE/ MOVING SALE Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22, 9am-3pm, 2138 Shacksboro Rd. Shoreham, VT. General and specialized tools and equipment.

Gardening, household, and office items. Guitars, amplifiers, and other musical gear. All kinds of other useful items. Rain or shine. For more information: optimurf@ shoreham.net.

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

CELEBRATION RENTALS IS LOOKING for seasonal labor positions. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and be available to work through October.

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Challenging, fast-paced work both within the office and on the road. Must have professional appearance, attention to detail and a creative attitude. This position offers ample opportunity to excel.

Commission-based compensation with health care package, 401K benefits and flexible work schedule. Excellent opportunity for learning or honing sales/business skills.

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2 BEDROOM, OWNER Wood Heat OCCU- BRANDON PIED 1000 sq ft duplex CHARMING, WEST in Bristol LARGE 2 ADDISON - COMbedroom apartment. village. $1150 includes PLETELY FURNISHED heat. Kitchen with 1st, last, and security many luxuries, bedroom 2 Help Wanted deposit carpeted apartment. Located bedrooms, walk-in required. No pets, no Help Wanted TIMBERWOLF FIREWOOD: on Lake Champlain. smoking. closets, Help Wanted 1 & 1/2 baths, enclosed No pets.

May 1st. 802-343-3527.

Seasoned ready to THANK YOU 17 PEOPLE Available immediately. porch, storage, laundry burn firewho SALISBURY $900 hookup, per month responded to my ad RESIDENT plus share of inter- wood. Cut, split and delivered. desirable parking. $920, to mow my to take heat net and TV, minutes at 2 Select lawn in New Haven.

THE ADDISON includes utilities. 802-388-7300.

I would like Board COUNTY included. 802-352-4700. meetings per month. to get back to each of 802-759-2382.

COMMUNITY TRUST If you but in interested, is upleave contact in- SUBWAY OF MIDDLEBURY dating some cases couldn’t the waiting lists for get back in formation AND Vergennes are the BRANDON SMALL with touch, as you were hiring for Creek View Real Estate ONE BEDon cellular 802-352-4228 Town Clerk at day and night Apartments lo- ROOM shifts. Must be cated phone. Could you please no later than apartment with heat. in Vergennes, Vermont. call April 1st. able to: work as part BRANDON 3 APARTMENT No smoking or pets. me again, as I have of a team, Apartments $650 plus other work include one and multitask, work in a HOUSE for sale by deposit. Call 802-247-0115. available 802-453-4597. fast paced two bedroom owner. units. Rents are environment, be on Asking $125,000 OBO. your feet $740 and $865, Easy for the duration of respectively, fixer upper. Call 802-558-1069. your shift all utilities included; Rental D O W N TO W N and lift up to 50 pounds.

MIDDLE E-mail resumes to: subwayom@ Assistance may be available. BURY; 3 BR apartment Help Wanted for Income Help Wanted restrictions apply. Ac- rent. Walking BUILDING LOT, DAISY hotmail.com. distance to colLANE, cessible units available.

East Middlebury. Town For lege. Available now. Call Baba water, more information, please underground telephone, call 802-373-6456. cable 802-877-3749. TDD and electric service. Good 771. Equal For Sale perkHousing Opportunity. ing soil. Regular septic.

Site RESTORED HISTORIC approved for 4 bedroom BILL’S BARRELS; HOME 275 galhome. is hiring for an - 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms.

Jack Brown, 802-388-2502 lon plastic food grade experienced class A totes THE ADDISON COUNTY $1,395 plus driver. Our fleet hauls or 802-388-7350. utilities. $125 each. 55 gallon 1st, last Email: plastic COMMUNITY TRUST is grain, minerals, and up- and references. Pets negobrownnov@together.n and metal food grade aggregate with dump et. and non dating the waiting lists and hopper bottom trailers. for the tiable. Bridport. 802-758-3276. food grade barrels. Barrels with Smallest City Apartments loThe job requires removable covers and weekly overnights and sealed cated in Vergennes, Vermont.

CORNWALL BUILDING home weekends. barrels. Also food grade SITE rain Apartments include one, two, VERGENNES 3 BEDROOM: We offer health benefits, with expansive views. barrels with spin off Approved paid vacation, as washer/dryer hookup. covers. and three bedroom units. with permits. Please $900/ Rents well as mileage and safety Call for details. 802-453-4235. are visit www. month. Pets negotiable. $805, $913, $1,046, landwoodwater.com bonuses.

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Please inquire by email spectively; Rental Assistance Rd. across from VerEmail: apinamonti@gmail.com to gennes Variety. 240-281-1508 is available. Income or call 760-807-6187.

CEDAR POSTS for sale. audytrucking@hotmail.com Jeff Audy at restrictions 8 footor call Jeff ers, no points. 802-388-4831. apply. Accessible units avail- or email: ocopom.ninja.turtle@ at 802-989-5024. Clean able. For more information, gmail.com. Available Driving Record A April 1.

MIDDLEBURY; INDUSTRIAL Completed application MUST! please call 802-877-3749. required TDD PARK. Available 2 acres, LIFT CHAIR used only 6 771. Equal Housing Oppor- prior to viewing apartment. Must lease or build to suit. 802-558-6092. months. Wine color, pass background check. $450. tunity.

Middlebury union M Wood Heat Bought for $775. Singer iddle School sewing machine with cabinet, Paraprofessional $50. 2,000 SQ. FT. PROFESSION- VALLEY VIEW APARTMENTS 802-352-4375.

Animals End of Year Replacement AL office space in Middlebury, is currently accepting applications for 1 and 2 BR apartments ADDISON COUNTY FIREMUMS is seeking a Paraprofessional. multi-room. Ground level, parkWOOD: Premium hardwoods MAXIM OUTDOOR in ing, Vergennes.

Qualified applicants should handicap-accessible.

All income/assets WOOD Availhave experience cut, split and delivered. G E R M PELLET Furnace by must be verified to AN SHEPHER working with students Central able now. 802-558-6092. determine D Green available. Honest, Boiler, features automatic monthly rent, but tenants challenges, be energetic, with learning re- PUPPIES Family raised, powonly liable er ignition. Heats entire positive, motivated professional service. vet checked. pay 30% of their income home 281 MAIN First shots toward 802-238-7748. and patient. Excellent and more. Call today.

STREET, VER- rent. Elderly or disabled and dewormed. $900, Boivin GENNES only. skills and a willingness communication call Available now, me- W/D onsite. Call Farm Supply 802-475-4007.

802-274-8410. to 802-247-0165 dium size 2 bedroom member will make you be a flexible team apart- or visit our website www. FIREWOOD; a strong candidate. ment. Laundry hookups, CUT, SPLIT and large summitpmg.com. Equal Hous- delivered.

Apply be sending a letter NEW 2016 DISPLAY Call for information, of interest, MOD- enclosed porch & full bath. Heat ing Opportunity.

Att. Farmers resume, three current 802-247-9782.

ELS Modular Homes, reference Dou- and hot water included. $915 ble Wide’s & Single and complete transcripts letters, FOR SALE - FIRST Wide’s. per month. 8am to 8pm only to: CUT Open 7 days a week. 802-779-8565. haylage. Delivered MOUNTAIN ROAD Dr. Peter Burrows, Superintendent by the ton.

FactoryDirectHome FIRE- 802-623-6731. sofVT. WOOD. Wood for Addison Central Supervisory com, 600 Rt. 7, Pittsford, sale-cut, Union split and delivered. Green, VT. 1-877-999-2555, tflanders@ 49 Charles Avenue ash, beech, hickory, maple. beanshomes.com.

Call WHITNEY’S CUSTOM Middlebury, VT 05753 802-759-2095.

FARM WORK. Pond agitating, Position is open until liquid filled. • E.O.E. manure hauling, drag line aerFor Rent NEW PLUS SIZE WOMEN’S ating. Call for price.

For Rent MIDDLEBURY UNION 462-2755, clothing. Jeans, tops, For Rent John Whitney. jackets MIDDLE SCHOOL and shoes. 802-453-2441.

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Middlebury Union Middle a flexible, energetic and School is seeking to work as our Finance motivated individual oriented person wouldAssistant. This teambe responsible for: 1. Processing a variety of business documents financial/ 2. Facilitating the purchase requisition process 3. Preparing various reports as needed 4. Assisting other office staff greeting visitors, answeringwith and other clerical duties phones 5. Securing substitute teachers Candidate must be organized, punctual comfortable with technology. and Apply by sending a letter of interest, resume and three current reference letters to: Dr. Peter Burrows, Superintendent Addison Central Supervisory Union 49 Charles Avenue Middlebury, VT 05753 Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. • E.O.E.

PRIVACY HEDGES - Spring Blowout Sale. 6 ft Arborvitae (cedar) reg $129, now $59.

Beautiful, nursery grown.

Free installation, free delivery. Limited supply.

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SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $4,397. Make and save money with your own bandmill, cut lumber any dimension.

In stock, ready to ship. Free info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmi lls.com, 1-800-578-1363, ext.

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For Rent 1,800 SQ. FT. WAREHOUSE as is or renovate to suit.

Creek Road, Middlebury.

802-558-6092.

Cars 1997 TRACER WAGON Mint condition, no rust, low mileage, 1 year valid inspection.

Includes MS tires & 4 winter tires, 8 rims. $2200, call 802-758-2437.

2016 CHEVY MALIBU loaded, brand new, only 2,680 miles for $29,500. Paul Stone 802-770-9270.

Wanted LOOKING FOR SAP any quantity. Payment in syrup or % of bulk syrup prices.

Pickup or delivery. Contact Jason 802-989-8180.

TRUSTED 3RD GEN. VT Antique dealer specializing in jewelry, watches, silver, art, military, antique collectibles, etc.

Visit www.bittnerantiques.c om or call Brian at 802-272-7527.

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

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE COORDINATOR Waitsfield design office seeking experienced, detail oriented, dependable individual with strong skills in: Microsoft Office, customer service, typing, multitasking and organizing activities to meet deadlines.

Duties include vendor research, bid document development and project scheduling tracking. Estimating/ construction experience a plus. 25-35 hours/ week, opportunity for full time based on skill set. Send resume w/three references: monarch496@gmail.com.

BILINGUAL ADMINISTRATIVE AND PATIENT Services Coordinator. The Open Door Clinic is looking for a part-time (25-30 hrs/week) Bilingual Patient Services Coordinator. Fluency in spoken and written Spanish and English is required. Desired skills include: attention to detail, cultural and linguistic competence, excellent communication and administrative support skills, experience with Microsoft Office and facility with internet. Bachelor’s degree and prior experience in a professional medical office preferred. The ODC offers competitive pay and a great work environment. Please send a cover letter, resume and three references to Open Door Clinic, 100 Porter Drive, Middlebury, VT 05753 or via email at hsulis@opendoormidd.org.

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Vermont Association of Conservation Districts Part-time Conservation Program Assistant

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VACD seeks a skilled administrator to fill a 30 hour per week position as a Program Assistant (PA) based in the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) field office in Middlebury. The PA will assist NRCS staff to implement USDA Farm Bill conservation programs and is responsible for accurate documentation and tracking of applications, contracts, and financial records using customized software, as well as scheduling, customer relations and outreach.

Excellent verbal, written, computer and customer service skills required. The ideal candidate will be well organized and able to work independently with accurate attention to detail. Must be eligible to be cleared to use the USDA computer network. Bachelor’s degree with an interest in conservation preferred. Starting pay is $14.50 /hr.

Training, health insurance benefits and leave package are included.

Visit www.vacd.org for detailed job description. Send resume, cover letter and three references by May 22nd to: Jeff Farber VACD Conservation Programs Manager PO Box 889 • Montpelier, VT 05601 or jeff.farber@vacd.org | EOE

We’re thrilled you’re interested in working for the finest whiskey company in the world.

Apply in person: 2107 James Road • Weybridge, VT 802.545.2119

Please visit www.whistlepigwhiskey.com/ work-with-us/ for a list of current openings and how to apply.

All applicants may submit a resumé with 3 professional references to info@whistlepigrye.com.

No phone calls please.

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PART-TIME & WEEKEND POSITIONS AVAILABLE

We are seeking people with winning personalities and great attitudes to join our team.

Part-Time positions (20-27 hours a week) available with flexible scheduling. Must be willing to work some nights & weekends.

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Do you enjoy helping people, being a hero? Do you like being outside and on the road? Come see us at MiddState Towing, a full service professional towing and recovery team. We are looking for dependable individuals that will care for company equipment and provide professional service to our customers. Your shift will be mixed with automobile towing, accident recoveries, roadside assistance (fixing flat tires, jump starts, lockouts) talking with customers and other heroic tasks. We ask that you have a clean DMV driving record, allow a background check, drug test and reside within the immediate area of New Haven. 2 nights per week and weekends are required on a rotating schedule.

We will provide in-house and professional training to qualified applicants. CDL is not required but is preferred. Full-time driver must have light mechanical abilities. For more information about our company, go to www.middstatetowing.com.

Your help is needed by motorists in distress. Please contact Joe at 802-388-1110 for more information and how to obtain an application or send resumé to middstatetowing@yahoo.com.

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Join the Parent/Child Center Team We are seeking an Early Childhood Teacher/Parent Educator to work in our 5 STAR child care setting. We are a therapeutic child care program that supports children birth through 3 and their families. Strong candidates must have knowledge of child and adolescent development, family systems, mental health issues, excellent communication skills, and want to work with young families. Flexibility and collaboration is a must. This is a six-month, full-time position with generous benefits, total hours negotiable. Please submit your resume by May 18th.

Contact Info: Please contact Donna Bailey at dbailey@addisoncountypcc.org or Sue Bloomer at sbloomer@addisoncountypcc. org or you can contact on our web-site www.addisoncountypcc.org

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BRANDON / MIDDLEBURY / SALISBURY June 17 through Labor day, part time position available. Must have transportation. E-mail: auntjennysconcession@ gmail.com. Please include in your response: Name, phone #, e-mail address, availability and a few sentences about yourself.

GMES IS A FAMILY OWNED Vermont based electrical wholesale company that continues to expand. We have current openings in our Middlebury location: Full time Counter Sales, knowledge of electrical product lines is highly desirable, but can be taught to the right candidate.

Part time Delivery Driver, hours are from 6am-10am.

Must have a clean driving record and pass a physical.

E-mail a cover letter and resume to jobs@gmes.com.

Please indicate which position and location you are applying to.

LINEHAUL DRIVER WANTED Williston VT to Hartford CT. Full time, 2510 miles a week, Mon-Fri. Some weekends during busy season.

Class A CDL with doubles endorsement needed. If interested, call Steve at 802-989-9004. Evenings only please, Mon- Fri. PART TIME WORK AVAILABLE for handyman, 802-349-4230.

Help Wanted 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.

MIDDLEBURY EYE ASSOCIATES, INC. is currently looking for a full time Ophthalmic Technician. Previous experience working with Electronic Health Records screening patients, taking histories, NCT, OCT, Visual Field Testing. Candidate should be able to multitask, keep up with a busy pace and be a team player. Willingness to learn new areas of the business is a must. Must be able to work one evening and an occasional Saturday.

Please e-mail your resume to: jlemner@middleburyeye. com or mail to: Middlebury Eye Associates, Inc., 91 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753.

MIDDLEBURY EYE ASSOCIATES, INC. is currently looking for a part time Front Desk Associate. Qualified candidates should have excellent customer service skills, be able to multitask in a fast paced environment and be a team player. Microsoft word and computer knowledge is required. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail is a must. Must be able to work an evening a week and some Saturday’s.

Please e-mail your resume to: jlemner@middleburyeye. com or mail to: Middlebury Eye Associates, Inc., 91 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753.

Help Wanted THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS is looking for reliable early morning risers to deliver in the towns of: Ferrisburgh, Monkton and Charlotte. Deliveries are to be completed by 6 am Mon - Sat and 7:30 am on Sunday. Interested parties must have reliable, insured vehicle and valid driver’s license.

Delivery happens 7 days a week in all kinds of weather.

Contractors are required to provide a substitute to deliver in their absence. Earn an estimated profit of over $1,000 per month plus tips.

Please contact Monique at 802-316-7194 for more information.

THE SWEETEST SMELLING JOB you’ll ever have.

Vermont Soap is looking for the right people to add to our team of full time, honest, hardworking, friendly, long-term employees. Must be good with numbers, have good computer skills, and be able to lift 50 lb boxes. Will train. Please e-mail resume to: Hilde@vermontsoap.com.

For Sale 4 FIRESTONE WINTERFORCE snow tires.

Size 185/65-R14. $100, call 802-388-3331 or 802-377-5427.

4 YEAR OLD Angus feeders, $1.75 pound. 4 Canadian horses, no reasonable offer refused. 802-767-3327.

40 TO 50 THREE FOOT White Cedar trees ready to plant. $4 each or make an offer. 802-388-6746 x126, pam. stefanek@vt.nacdnet.net.

CEDAR POSTS for sale.

8 footers, no points.

802-388-4831.

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MARILYN MONROE MEMORABILIA COLLECTION - hundreds of pieces with an estimated total value of $2,500. Includes plastic sleeved Time/Life covers, approx. 40 Bradley Exchange plates, calendars and books, including a rare book (1 of 500 printed): “Marilyn: A Hollywood Farewell.” Prefer to sell the lot, but may consider selling individual pieces.

802-989-5803.

WA G O N B U C K B O A R D TYPE side seats and back.

Pair of work harnesses, fits small horses or large ponies.

802-877-2669.

2,000 SQ. FT. PROFESSIONAL office space in Middlebury, multi-room.

Ground level, parking, handicap-accessible. Available now. 802-558-6092.

BRISTOL, 2 NICE LARGE 1 bedroom apartments.

No pets. No smoking. Deposit required. $700 month.

802-388-0730.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINES, 1960 - 2013.

600 issues. Best offer. Call 802-388-6004.

N E W 2 0 1 6 D I S P L AY MODELS Modular Homes, Double Wide’s & Single Wide’s. Open 7 days a week.

FactoryDirectHomesofVT. com, 600 Rt. 7, Pittsford, VT. 1-877-999-2555, tflanders@ beanshomes.com.

NORDICTRACK E6.3 ELLIPTICAL $200. 802-352-4558 LM. ROWE AIR MATTRESS SOFA bed, excellent condition. Air mattress new and self inflating. $400/best offer.

802-453-6338.

SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $4,397. Make and save money with your own bandmill, cut lumber any dimension. In stock, ready to ship. Free info/DVD: www.

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Lawn and Garden OLDER DR TRIMMER/MOWER 5hp Briggs & Stratton Quantum engine. Needs a little TLC. $50. 802-388-3331, 802-377-5427.

Vacation Rentals ADDISON: LAKE CHAMPLAIN waterfront camp.

Beautiful views, gorgeous sunsets, private beach, dock, rowboat and canoe included. $600 weekly, or call for weekends. 802-349-4212.

For Rent 1,800 SQ. FT. WAREHOUSE as is or renovate to suit.

Creek Road, Middlebury.

802-558-6092.

2 BEDROOM, FIRST FLOOR apartment with full basement, laundry hookups, off street parking and appliances at 85 Court Street. Available June first. One year lease, credit, employment and references required. Nonsmoking property inside and out and no pets. $1000 per month plus utilities. Lawn and snowplowing included. 802-352-6678.

281 MAIN STREET, VERGENNES Available now, medium size 2 bedroom apartment. Laundry hookups, large enclosed porch & full bath. Heat and hot water included. $900 per month.

Available May 1st, 273 Main Street, 2 bedroom apartment $900 per month. 8am to 8pm only 802-779-8565.

BRANDON SMALL ONE BEDROOM apartment with heat. No smoking or pets. $650 plus deposit. Call 802-247-0115.

B R I S T O L R E N TA L S , WOODLAND APARTMENTS Included: heat, water, trash.

Efficiency $525 and $560. 1 bedroom $755. 2 bedroom $885. Located on Woodland Drive. Coin washer & dryer in each building. mndlyter@comcast.net or 802-453-3693.

BRISTOL VILLAGE, BEAUTIFUL MODERN 1300 sq. ft. 1 bedroom apartment.

High ceilings, full 3rd floor of large Victorian house, storage room and loft, mountain views, sunny, heat included.

No pets, no smoking. References, security deposit, lease. $1,100/month. Available early June. Call Doug 802-578-6049.

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CORNWALL ONE BEDROOM apartment. Twelve minutes to college. $775, includes all. Call/text 802-989-8124.

NEW HAVEN, 2 BEDROOM apartment with all appliances, heat & rubbish pick up.

No pets and no smoking.

End unit. $825 month, $825 deposit. 802-453-2275.

M AY T O M I D - J U N E LODGING: North Cove Cottages still has a few heated cottages available for Memorial Day weekend/ commencement and other dates. Sleeps up to 5, fully equipped kitchens, bathroom with showers. 3 night weekend starts at $231.

802-352-4236 or e-mail info@northcovecottages. com.

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It’s against the law to discriminate when advertising housing Particularly on sites like Craigslist.

CLEAN, USED RESTAUR A N T e q u i p m e n t . Ta bles, chairs, ovens, grills, etc. Call for information, 802-388-4831.

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.

DRY OAK LUMBER 19 boards, various lengths $50. Call Ed 802-759-3353 or 603-785-2761.

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.

GIRL’S 24” BRAND NEW bicycle, men’s 26” new bicycle, women’s LL Bean Beach Cruiser and spinning bike.

Best offer for all or any. Call 802-453-7850.

Call the Addison Independent at (802) 388-4944.

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HEAT MULTIPLE BUILDINGS and more with a Maxim Outdoor Wood Pellet Furnace

by Central Boiler. Adapts to existing heating system. Call today. Boivin Farm Supply 802-475-4007.

BRISTOL; 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT Heat, trash, snowplowing, lawn care, parking, small storage, stove & refrigerator included. $1,175/mo. 802-453-2566.

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Equal Housing Opportunity.

THE ADDISON COUNTY COMMUNITY TRUST is updating the waiting lists for the Creek View Apartments located in Ve r g e n n e s , Ve r m o n t .

Apartments include one and two bedroom units.

Rents are $740 and $865, respectively, all utilities included; Rental Assistance may be available. Income restrictions apply. Accessible units available. For more information, please call 802-877-3749. TDD 771. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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SMALL ONE BEDROOM A PA R T M E N T g r o u n d level. Must have excellent references. $925 month, heat and electric included. Also includes washer and dryer. Available June 1st. New Haven, 802-453-7117.

THE ADDISON COUNTY COMMUNITY TRUST is currently accepting applications for two and three bedroom apartments located in Vergennes and Middlebury, Vermont.

Affordable rental rates.

Applications can be found on our website at www.addisontrust.org or made available by calling 802-877-3749. Income limits apply. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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Town water, underground telephone, cable and electric service. Good perking soil. Regular septic. Site approved for 4 bedroom home. Jack Brown, 802-388-2502 or 802-388-7350. Email: brownnov@together.net.

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OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in historic Middlebury property. Private room with other shared amenities; ideal for single business occupant. Rent $450/month, utilities included. For inquiry call Dick at (802)989-8822.

SUGARWOOD APARTMENTS is currently accepting applications for 2, 3 and 4 BR apartments in Middlebury.

All income/assets must be verified to determine monthly rent, but tenants only pay 30% of their income toward rent. NP/ NS. W/D hook-ups. Call 802-247-0165 or visit our website www.summitpmg. com. Equal Housing Opportunity.

BRANDON 3 APARTMENT HOUSE for sale by owner. Asking $125,000 OBO. Easy fixer upper.

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MOUNTAIN ROAD FIREWOOD. Wood for sale-cut, split and delivered. Green, ash, beech, hickory, maple. Call 802-759-2095.

Real Estate Wanted DIVORCED DAD LOOKING for newer trailer with garage for sale. Bristol, Lin col n , N ew H a ven, Waltham, Ferrisburgh or Monkton would be best.

Price matters. Please call 802-349-9079, leave message.

Motorcycles 1977 KAWASAKI KZ660 Easy fixer-upper or great for parts. $350, OBO. 802-989-5803.

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The residents and non-resident owners, lien holders, and mortgagees of lands in the Town of Starksboro, County of Addison and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that a levy upon the following described parcels of land has been asserted by the Town of Starksboro through its Delinquent Tax Collector for taxes unpaid for the 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 20142015 and 2015-2016 tax years. Included with each description is the tax bill, which has been committed to the collector for collection as relates to the tax against each individual delinquent taxpayer. Said lands will be sold at public auction at the Town Clerk’s office in the Town of Starksboro, on June 23, 2016 at eleven o’clock in the forenoon, as shall be required to discharge such property taxes, with costs and fees, unless previously paid.

By virtue of this Tax Warrant and the tax bill committed to Amy McCormick, Delinquent Tax Collector for the Town of Starksboro said Delinquent Tax Collector hereby levies against the parcels described below.

Dated at Richmond, Vermont this 11th day of May, 2016.

David M. Sunshine, Attorney for Amy McCormick, Delinquent Tax Collector, Town of Starksboro, Vermont DESCRIPTION OF PARCELS Parcel #1 Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Patricia M. Orvis by Warranty Deed of Ralph F. Orvis and Agnes A. Orvis dated November 27, 1971 and recorded in Volume 27 at Page 404 of the Land Records of the Town of Starksboro.

Being a parcel of land said to contain 10.00 acres, more or less, situated in South Starksboro, so-called, southerly of the highway known as Route #17, so-called, and westerly of the highway known as Quaker Street, so-called.

Said property is known and designated as 4017 Quaker Street, Starksboro, Vermont.

Being Tax Parcel No.: G3351W. 5/16, 23, 30

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

Starksboro (1) Sudbury Elementary School (1) TOWN OF FERRIS UR NOTICE

The Town of Ferrisburgh will be holding Grievance Hearings on Thursday, May 26th, at the Ferrisburgh Town Clerks Office between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. according to V.S.A. Title 32, §4111(G).

Please call the Ferrisburgh Town Clerk’s Office at (802)877-3429 to schedule an appointment.

“A person who feels aggrieved by the action of the lister’s and desires to be heard by them, shall, on or before the day of the grievance meeting, file with them his objections in writing and may appear at such grievance meetings in person or by his agents or attorneys. Upon hearing of such grievances the parties thereto may submit such documentary or sworn evidence as shall be pertinent thereto.”

Town of Ferrisburgh Board of Listers Carl Cole, Joseph Blasius, Charlene Stavenow 5/16, 5/19

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

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

TOWN OF STARKS ORO NOTICE OF TA SALE

TOWN OF FERRISBURGH NOTICE OF TAXES DUE Owners of real property in the Town of Ferrisburgh are hereby warned that the final quarterly tax payment for the 2015/2016 tax year is due on June 1, 2016. Postmarks are not accepted.

Payments received after June 1st are subject to a penalty of 8% plus interest of 1% per month.

The following types of payments are currently accepted: cash, checks, money orders, debit card and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard & Discover). Debit & credit cards payments will incur a 3% processing fee; payments under $25 will also incur a 20 cent swipe fee.

Payments can be brought into the town office or left in the lock box at the town office at 3279 Route 7 or mailed to: Ferrisburgh Town Treasurer P.O. Box 6 • Ferrisburgh, VT 05456 5/9, 12, 16, 19

The Town of Monkton hereby provides notice of the terms of a proposed sale of real estate owned by the Town of Monkton pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §1061(a)(1).

Description of Property: 32 acres, more or less, located westerly of Parks Hulburt Road and easterly of Lime Kiln Road on the Monkton/New Haven town line in the Town of Monkton Vermont. Parcel ID is 10.234.016 and Span Number is 399-124-10822.

Purchase Price: Purchase price will be determined by the result of a sealed bid process.

Bids must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on June 13, 2016. The Town of Monkton reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informality in bids and to accept the bid as best suits the needs of the Town of Monkton. Bids will be opened at the June 13, 2016 Selectboard meeting and a decision on the sale made at that time.

Closing Conditions: Parcel will be transferred via Quit Claim Deed only. The Town of Monkton acquired parcel via Tax Collectors Deed and no warranty is expressed or implied.

Other information regarding this parcel, including copies of the Tax Collectors Deed, current Listers Cost Sheet and recent appraisal of a similar parcel in Monkton are available at the Town Office, or by contacting Stephen Pilcher, Monkton Selectboard Chair, at 802-453-3800.

Notice is hereby provided, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §1061(a)(2) that: If a petition is signed by five percent of the legal voters of the municipality objection to the proposed conveyance is presented to the municipal clerk within 30 days of the date of posting and publication of the notice required by subdivision(1) of this subsection, the legislative body shall cause the question of whether the municipality shall convey the real estate to be considered at a special or annual meeting called for that purpose.

After the meeting, the real estate may be conveyed unless a majority of the voters of the municipality present and voting vote to disapprove of the conveyance.

Notice is also hereby provided that unless a petition is filed in accordance with 24 V.S.A. §1061(a)(2) as stated above, the Monkton Select Board will be authorized to proceed with the sale of parcel described above.

5/12, 16

TOWN OF MONKTON NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION AND OF RI T TO PETITION

Notice is hereby given by the Town of Monkton Selectboard of the adoption on May 9, 2016 of an ordinance establishing stop signs and other traffic control devices for the Town of Monkton.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This ordinance is adopted to regulate traffic in order to promote public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Town of Monkton.

PRINCIPAL PROVISIONS: The ordinance designates locations of stop and yield signs and establishes provisions and procedures for enforcement of the ordinance.

LIST OF SECTION EADIN S OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE: Article 1 - Authority Article 2 - Purpose Article 3 - Definitions Article 4 – Location of Stop Signs Article 5 – Location of Yield Signs Article 6 – Violations and Enforcement Article 7 – Penalties and Waiver Fees Article 8 – Severability Article 9 - Notice The full text of the proposed ordinance may be examined at the Town Offices during normal Town Office hours. Selectboard Chair Stephen Pilcher may be contacted at 453-3800 if there are questions concerning the ordinance.

NOTICE OF RI T TO PETITION: 24 V.S.A. § 1973 provides that not less than five percent (5%) of the qualified voters of the municipality may petition for a vote on the question of disapproving an ordinance if presented to the Board of Selectmen or the Town Clerk within forty-four (44) days (before June 24, 2016) following the date of adoption of the ordinance by the Board of Selectman. Reference is made to 24 V.S.A. § 1973 for more particulars concerning this right to petition. If no petition is filed within this time period, the ordinance will become effective on June 25, 2016.

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ADDISON COUNTY COMMUNITY TRUST NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Wednesday, June 1, 2016, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Armory Lane Senior Housing, 50 Armory Ln, Vergennes, VT 0 1. e will record official membership, vote on amendments relating to ACC bylaws http //www.addisontrust. org/ACC bylaws.html , and authori e sale or transfer of several properties in the Middlebury area. Detailed agenda available at http //bit.ly/ACC uneMeeting. For more info contact elise@addisontrust.org or 02 2626.

CORN ALL CENTRAL CEMETER ANNUAL MEETIN The Cornwall Central Cemetery Association will hold its annual budget meeting on Friday, May 20, 2016 at 7 pm at the Cornwall Church. For more info call 802-324-9499.

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TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

Agreeably to the provisions of Title 32, Vermont Statutes Annotated, Section 4111, notice is hereby given that the undersigned listers within and for the Town/city of Middlebury have that day completed the abstract of individual lists of persons, co-partnerships, associations and corporations owning taxable property in said town/city on the first day of April, 2016; that they have this day lodged the same in the office of the Clerk of said town/city for the inspection of taxpayers; that on the 25th day of May 2016 at 9:00 in the forenoon, said town/city, to hear grievances of persons, co-partnerships, associations, and corporations aggrieved by any of their appraisals or by the acts of such listers, whose objections thereto in writing shall have been filed with them by 4pm Tuesday May 24th, as prescribed by statute, and to make such corrections in said abstract as shall upon hearing or otherwise be determined by them; and that unless cause to the contrary be shown, the contents of said abstract will, for the year 2016-2017, become the grand list of said town/city and of each person, copartnership, association or corporation therein named.

Given under our hands at Middlebury, in the County of Addison, this 11th day of May, 2016. Call Beth Dow for appointments, 388-8100 x 202.

Middlebury Board of Listers

5/16, 19

LEICESTER CENTRAL SCHOOL- KINDERGARTEN AND PRE-KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Registration for pre-kindergarten and new kindergarten students will be held at Leicester Central School Tuesday, May 17th and Wednesday, May 18th by appointment.

Children who will be four years old before September 1st, 2016 will be able to register for our half day pre-kindergarten program. Children who will be five years old before September 1st, 2016 and are not already attending Leicester School should register for our full-day kindergarten program.

Parents are asked to bring copies of their children‘s immunization records and birth certificate when they register.

Our new system, infosnap, requires electronic registration. e will have instructions on how to register your child from home, but computers will also be available at the school if you do not have internet available.

Anyone having uestions should call the school at 247-8825 and speak to Diane andall, administrative assistant.

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SUPERIOR COURT Addison Unit

STATE OF VERMONT CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO. 142-6-15 Ancv

KYLIE QUESNEL CHITTENDEN and JEREMY CHITTENDEN, d/b/a MILLBORNE FARMS, Plaintiffs, v.

DAHLICIOUS, LLC, Defendant.

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NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to the “Order Directing Issuance of Writ of Execution and Order of Sale” issued by the Vermont Superior Court, Addison Unit, Civil Division on April 20, 2016, the personal property and equipment described hereafter will be sold at public auction at 10:00 a.m. on the 24th day of May, 2016 at 238 Shoreham-Depot Road, Whiting, Vermont: To Wit: Being all of the property described in the Court Order previously referenced including, but not limited to: 1 Drum Dolly; 1 Narrow Pallet Jack; 6 Stainless Steel Milk Cans; 1 Lab Incubator; 1 Expandable Conveyor; 1 DCI 300 Gallon Pasteurizer with Chart Recorder, Including Thermometers and Stainless Steel Measuring Stick; 1 Wakusha 30 Positive Displacement Pump with Variable Drive Motor; 1 Centrifugal Pump ½ HP, Single Phase, 172 RPM; 1 3M-Matic Case Sealer with Ansar Case Coder; 1 Stainless Steel Platform Scale; 1 pH Meter; 1 Videojet Excel 170j Coder; 1 Videojet Excel 170j Coder Printhead Stand; 2 Cases Ink and Make Solution for Videoject; 1 Stainless Steel Tablewith Overhead Dust Shield; 2 Plastic Tables With Overhead Dust Shield; 1 Heat Tunnel; 1 Cup Filler, Sealer.

Terms of Sale: Purchaser at the sale shall pay cash or certified funds or produce a commitment letter or letter of credit from lender licensed to do business in the State of Vermont referencing an ability to pay the bid price.

Other terms to be announced at the sale or make inquiries to James C. Foley, Jr., Deppman & Foley, P.C., P.O. Drawer 569, 7 Washington Street, Middlebury, VT 05753, 802 388-7933.

DATED AT Middlebury, Vermont this 4th day of May, 2016.

KYLIE QUESNEL CHITTENDEN and JEREMY CHITTENDEN, d/b/a MILLBORNE FARMS, Plaintiffs By: James C. Foley, Jr., Esq. Deppman & Foley, P.C. P.O. Drawer 569, 7 Washington Street Middlebury, VT 05753 (802) 388-7933; (802) 388-9200 (fax) jfoleyjr@middlaw.com

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FRAN PAQUETTE, PHYSICAL education teacher for the Cornwall elementary school, is retiring at the end of the school year after teaching 40 years in the district.

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Paquette (Continued from Page 1) one kid comes up and says, ‘Thanks, Mr. Paquette, I could never do that before, and now I can.’ I tell you, that gets you through a couple more weeks, because you know you hit it with somebody.”

A lifelong Middlebury resident, Paquette began his teaching career in 1976, soon after graduating from the University of Vermont with a degree in physical education. He is a son of Lucien Paquette, a pioneer of Addison County Fair and Field Days.

“I wanted to stay in Vermont,” Fran

SUD UR ELEMENTAR SC OOL ID SPECIFICATIONS FOR PLO IN SANDIN AND SALTIN

The Sudbury Elementary School Board of School Directors will receive bids for the plowing, sanding and salting of the ground at Sudbury Country School. This will be a three (3) year contract covering the winters of 2016, 2017, 2018. Bids must be submitted on an official bid form, sealed and plainly marked on the outside as “PLOWING, SANDING AND SALTING BID” and sent to: Sudbury Elementary School c/o Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union ATTN: Brenda L. Fleming 49 Court Drive Brandon, VT 05733 Interested bidders are invited to contact the school for site visit – 802-623-7771.

The bids shall be received on or before 1:00 pm Wednesday June 8, 2016 at Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union offices at which time the bids will be opened and read aloud. Bids must be on District Bid form and an insurance certificate proving insurance coverage and limits must accompany the bid.

The Board of School Directors reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to accept the bid that, in the opinion of the Board, serves the best interest of the District, and to waive any informality in the bidding.

Bid forms and bid specification can be obtained by calling the Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union office at 802-247-5757 or online at www.rnesu.org, under the business 5/16 office section.

Paquette recalled of his wish to stay grounded in the Green Mountain State.

So he applied for positions at several Vermont high schools, hoping to start off teaching older kids.

But his best offer ended up coming from the Addison Central Supervisory Union, to instruct grade schoolage children.

“After I got into the elementary (setting), I was glad that’s where I was,” Paquette said. “I didn’t want to change to high school.”

He began by teaching physical education in five of the ACSU’s seven elementary schools, spending one day per week in the Bridport, Cornwall, Salisbury, Shoreham and Weybridge schools. The ACSU would later pare him back to just the Cornwall, Shoreham and Weybridge schools, each twice per week. He also coached the Middlebury Union High School freshman football team for 30 years, ending his run around seven years ago.

“That made it a lot easier for me,” Paquette said of the reduced coaching responsibilities and smaller territory he now has to cover.

Paquette has found the younger children, in general, to have been more receptive to the exercise regimen he prescribes during his funfilled classes.

“It’s the awe — when they see something different, the expression on their faces is the key thing that keeps me going,” Paquette said with a smile. “Their eyes light up. They are excited about what they are doing, and they feel good.”

Of course the kids don’t like everything. They’d much prefer to play tag than run around a circuit. But Paquette is pleased with how receptive the younger kids have been to directions aimed at making them healthier and more inquisitive.

And at age 65, Paquette is still keen on learning a thing or two from his younger protégés.

“I will tell the kids, ‘If we get through a whole class and you haven’t had anything in it that you liked, let me know, and we’ll make a change next time so there is something that everyone enjoys doing,’” Paquette said. “That’s the first key in getting them to listen and follow directions.

They have to like what they’re doing, realize the purpose, and like what they’re doing.”

The kids’ favorite activity, years ago, was dodge ball (using a Nerf ball), according to Paquette. But the sport has fallen out of favor due to the perception of bullying, in terms of several kids targeting one player.

“I still feel there are ways of setting that up so (bullying) does not happen,” Paquette said of dodge ball.

These days, the students’ preferred gym activities include floor hockey, basketball and capture the flag.

MORE THAN GAMES Paquette has always given the students a lot of leeway in structuring their team sports, in terms of setting up the offense and defense. Paquette has set the guidelines in which the students must operate, guidelines designed to maximize positive interaction between the players and, of course, good sportsmanship. These are attributes that he knows will serve the children well throughout their adult lives.

“We do a lot of cooperative activities,” he said. “I like to see the problem solving.”

Invariably, the students learn that haste makes waste, and the team does much better if the players cooperate.

A prime example of this cooperation can be seen in a game of “Earth ball.” This involves students working together to roll a huge ball to a designated spot.

“I like every class to have something where they work with a partner part of the time, or work in a group part of the time,” Paquette said.

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Students (Continued from Page 30) not every child is athletically gifted.

“One of the main things is to help get these kids in shape,” Paquette said. “If you’re not a team person and you’re not going to play a team sport, you’ve got to have alternatives. I really emphasize respect, sportsmanship and cooperation. We will talk every class about what’s working, what we can do differently and how to react to a situation.”

It’s quite common after a game of floor hockey for Paquette to sit the students down and ask each one to identify something good that a competitor did during the match.

“Instead of me saying things they need to work on, they are coming out first with a positive,” said Paquette, who also asks players what they think their team could have done better.

“I’ll tell them, ‘Physical education is involved in a lot more than your games; you have to work together and get along with people,’” he said. “You need to show respect for people and listen.”

Paquette’s students have come to realize that it’s OK to make a mistake, because mistakes provide opportunities to learn.

“If you think something is hard and you just sit back and say, ‘I can’t do it,’ you have to try and do the best you can,” Paquette said. “I say ‘I would like everyone to be able to do this,’ but they are not all going to be able to do it.”

And Paquette knows that at his age, there are some athletic moves that his body won’t let him do anymore, moves that his students might perform easily. He doesn’t force the issue with students who are unable to perform all of the class exercises.

“If you are honest with them, it lets them know that they can be honest, too,” Paquette said.

ACROSS GENERATIONS Paquette has also found it rewarding to work with students who might be struggling in the classroom, but can excel at athletics. He’ll ask for one of those students to help him out with a younger class, which can in turn give that student more self-confidence to apply more effort to academics.

“They feel good, the younger kids feel good and look up to them,” Paquette said. “They feel like they are achieving something.”

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER Fran Paquette huddles with Bingham Memorial School students in Cornwall last week. Paquette is retiring after the school year.

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Several children in Paquette’s class are the offspring of former students, as are some of his teaching colleagues and former Shoreham Elementary School Principal Heather Best.

But after 40 years, Paquette has had enough. He’s still a very good teacher, but he wants to spend more time with his spouse, Lorraine, who has had some health setbacks.

“I want to make sure my wife and I have time to spend together and do a few things,” he said. “We have grandkids, so it would be nice to follow them.”

Fran and Lorraine have four grown children and five grandchildren.

The Paquettes are avid gardeners, raising a variety of vegetables on their property in Cornwall.

“I can see staying busy for fall, spring and summer,” Paquette said of his gardening activities. “Winter scares me, and my wife even more, because she has to put up with me.”

He doesn’t have to think long to know what he’ll miss most about teaching.

“I’m going to miss the smiles,

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listening to them having fun playing, enjoying what they’re doing,” Paquette said. “I’ll miss seeing them working with other individuals in a cooperative manner, knowing that maybe I helped them to be able to do that. I feel so thankful for parents to allow me to have the opportunity to work with their kids.”

Being surrounded by kids has been somewhat of a fountain of youth.

“It makes you feel younger,” he said of teaching young children.

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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or persons receiving public assistance, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD Toll-free at 1-800424-8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 426-3500.

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Shelter (Continued from Page 1) tions to receive additional aid. said CHC Executive Director Doug The coalition can currently house Sinclair. up to four families (12 individuals) “It’s better for our guests, it’s bet- on the second floor of the shelter. ter for us so we can help Those families can stay them (more effectiveat the shelter throughout “It’s better for ly), and it’s better for the day. the community, because our guests, it’s The downstairs secit gives them a place to better for us tion of the warming stay,” Sinclair said. so we can help shelter can provide overEstablished in 2005, them (more night housing for up to the CHC is a nonprofit 14 individuals, from 7 effectively), and association of local rep.m. to 9:30 a.m. the ligious groups and in- it’s better for next day. Those individdividuals that each year the community, uals are served breakfast donate hundreds of vol- because it gives and dinner during their unteer hours and thou- them a place to stays, but currently must sands of dollars to make stay.” leave the facility at 9:30 sure the less fortunate in — Doug Sinclair a.m. As a result, they our midst have access must often seek daytime to the basic necessities. shelter in libraries, launThe group organizes free community dry facilities, convenience stores or meals throughout the year and links vehicles, Sinclair noted. the homeless and low-income resiThat’s about to change. dents to state agencies and organizaVermont Agency of Human Ser-

vices officials have been monitoring the CHC’s warming shelter and have been seeing it as a more cost-effective and humane alternative than the state’s current practice of giving the homeless motel vouchers for emergency lodging when regional homeless shelters are full during the coldest of nights. As a result, state officials are now requesting proposals to expand the use of warming shelters by offering daytime service, Sinclair said.

With state approval, the coalition’s warming shelter would receive additional grant money for the daytime service. These funds would help expand professional staff services to manage the shelter in concert with volunteer help.

The coalition continues to partner with HOPE, the Addison County Parent-Child Center, WomenSafe, the John Graham Shelter, Counseling Service of Addison County, Pathways Vermont, the Turning Point

Center and most churches in our area to support guests with clothing, hygiene items, job training and searches, securing stable housing, and accessing rehabilitation programs and physical or mental health services.

State funding for the warming shelter requires a Certificate of Local Government Approval from the host town. The Middlebury selectboard, following little discussion, unanimously approved the requested certificate.