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MONDAY EDITION

ADDISON COUNTY

INDEPENDENT

Vol. 28 No. 15

Middlebury, Vermont

Monday, July 18, 2016

40 Pages

75¢

Comic books illustrate migrant workers’ lives Local babies and families • Do you have a new one at home or on the way? Read our New Babies special section on Pages 17-24.

Project aims to help workers adjust to Vermont By CHARMAINE LAM MIDDLEBURY — Imagine that your family is living in poverty. However hard you work, there just isn’t enough money to make a difference. The only way to make enough money is to leave. You have to leave behind everything you have

ever known — your family, your language, your country, even your favorite foods. You don’t know exactly where you’re headed or how long it is until you can return, only that your leaving means money and a better future for your family. This is the reality for migrant

workers residing in Vermont. They come to Vermont largely from Mexico and Guatemala because of, among other reasons, immense poverty, extortion and gang violence. They make the arduous journey here often by foot, across the desert and the border where robberies, kidnappings and sexual violence pose threats.

They carry the baggage and the trauma of these experiences with them into a foreign land. They don’t speak the language, they have never dealt with snow, and they are separated from their families and their culture. Now Open Door Clinic outreach nurse Julia Doucet and other staff (See Comic books, Page 16)

Champs offer summertime fun • For generations, the city pool has been a spot to get together for good times and competition. See Page 26.

Harmony TWO SETS OF performers joined forces for a song during the first act of Middlebury’s Festival on-the-Green last Thursday night. Seen here are Nicole Nelson and Dwight Richter, the second act on the bill, sing with Brett Hughes from the first band. For more photos from the festival, see Pages 14 and 15. Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Banjo teams with a Chinese zither • American-Chinese musical duo will combine Appalachian and Asian traditions. See Arts Beat on Page 10.

Petition triggers balloting on Salisbury law limiting gun use By JOHN FLOWERS SALISBURY — A new law endorsed by the Salisbury selectboard that aims to reduce the odds of accidental shootings in town has backfired in the opinion of some local residents. They are seeking to repeal the ordinance through a townwide vote on Tuesday, July 19, because they believe the measure might restrict hunting within the community and per-

haps even affect their right to own guns. But Salisbury selectboard members — who unanimously backed the ordinance back on April 26 — said the local law is simply a public safety measure that would not affect hunters and would in no way infringe on citizens’ Constitutional right to bear arms. “This is in no way intended to obstruct or (See Salisbury, Page 25)

Little brown bats get big new home at state park By SAM HARTLEY FERRISBURGH — The little brown bats of Ferrisburgh’s Kingsland Bay State Park are getting a major housing upgrade thanks to the freely donated efforts of two dedicated bat enthusiasts and the local utility company. Green Mountain Power lineworkers last Thursday morning planted four tall utility poles near the (See Bats, Page 7)

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Middlebury officials backing master plan By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury selectboard on July 12 agreed to support the planning commission’s quest for a grant to help create a master plan for downtown Middlebury. It’s a document that supporters believe would lead to more careful and structured growth in an area of the community that has seen a lot of change recently, and is being sized up for more. While the board was unanimous in its support of a grant application, some board members said they don’t want to see a master planning effort — likely to take more than a year — potentially postpone or derail NexBridge Partners’ current planning for a mixed-use development off Bakery Lane, or an Ilsley Library renovation/expansion project that is in the works. Local planning officials are recommending the master plan in light of several recent downtown projects, and others that are in the offing. The town recently completed a new municipal building at 77 Main St. A new public park will soon be installed at 94 Main St., once it is cleared of the former municipal building and gym. Looking into the near future, downtown Middlebury will soon be in some upheaval during a lengthy project to replace the Main Street and Merchants Row rail bridges. A group of local entrepreneurs has confirmed interest in building a large economic development project on town-owned land off Bakery Lane. And the Ilsley Library trustees are on the verge of hiring an architect to design repairs and more space for the historic library building at 75 Main St. Middlebury could also eventually see an application for a multi-modal transportation hub for bus and passen(See Middlebury, Page 2)

Butterfly VERGENNES CHAMP SADIE Kass powers her way through a butterfly race during last Tuesday’s meet with St. Albans. Vergennes took the win, 301-156.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Porter seeking public opinion on its future Medical center has survey and forums MIDDLEBURY — Porter Medical Center’s board has launched a community conversation including community forums and an online questionnaire as part of their strategic planning process regarding the future of Porter and health care delivery in our community. According to Porter spokesperson Ron Hallman, the medical center is strongly encouraging members of

the community to be a part of the forward-looking strategic planning process now underway to ensure the community continues to have access to high quality health care services for years to come. “We want to hear from all interested individuals both within our organization and throughout our community as our board explores various options and strategies to strengthen Porter Medical Center and enhance health care for our patients and residents” he said. Maureen McLaughlin, chair of

the board of Porter Medical Center, said the hospital, nursing home and affiliated physicians practices are looking forward. “This is an exciting and important time for Porter Medical Center as we consider what the future of our community hospital should look like in the years ahead,” she said. “We are eager to hear the community’s thoughts as we work to place Porter on sound financial footing, while maintaining the level of care and service the community needs to thrive.”

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As part of this exploration, Porter has organized a Physicians Advisory Committee and a Community Advisory Committee to help hospital leaders evaluate options and analyze public feedback. “This community discussion is an important part of our strategic exploration of future options and opportunities,” McLaughlin added. “It’s so important that folks come out and learn what our strategic issues are, and make their voices heard as we consider how best to (See Porter, Page 6)

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Middlebury’s tax rate goes down Secrets of the time capsule By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Receiving a property tax bill is never fun. But Middlebury residents who opened their fiscal year 2017 property tax bills last week found reason to smile a little bit, upon learning they will be paying a little less than they did last year. Thanks to some slightly largerthan-expected growth in the town’s grand list and some tight school budgets, residential property taxpayers will be assessed at a rate of $2.786 per $100 in property value, representing a 3.9-cent decrease from last year’s rate of $2.8251. That $2.786 reflects a residential education property tax rate of $1.808, which is down 3.5 cents compared to last year’s rate of $1.8431. The $2.786 also includes a municipal property tax rate of 97.8 cents, a slight decrease from last year’s municipal rate of 98.2 cents. Fiscal year 2017 encompasses the period from July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2017. Meanwhile, Middlebury’s nonresidential property tax rate for fiscal year 2017 has been set at $2.645 per $100 in property value, which is down 1.5 cents compared to last year’s rate of $2.66. That $2.645 includes the municipal rate of 97.8 cents and a non-residential educa-

tion property tax rate as proof of timely payof $1.667. The new ment of taxes. In ornon-residential educader to avoid a penalty, tion property tax rate is tax payments must be 1.1 cents less than last received in the town year’s rate of $1.678. treasurer’s office beMiddlebury Town fore the close of busiManager Kathleen ness on the due date, Ramsay pointed to Ramsay noted. some additional enAnd effective with couraging news on the the first tax installment financial front. She indue Aug. 15, interest dicated the town’s fiswill be added immedical year 2016 budget — “It’s nice when ately to payments that as of May 31 — was on are delinquent. the actual track to conclude with The town has also tax rate is a surplus of around adopted a graduated $200,000, due largely lower than our penalty on delinquent to a mild winter and estimate. And taxes. No longer will existing staff vacancies it was nice an 8-percent penalty that will carry into fisbe assessed on taxes that there was cal year 2017. not paid by the due greater growth Ramsay was pleased date for the third inin the grand with the tax rate news. stallment. Instead, a “It’s nice when the list.” 1-percent penalty will actual tax rate is lower — Kathleen be assessed for the than our estimate,” she Ramsay first 10 days of delinsaid on Monday. “And quency, with an addiit was nice that there tional 7-percent penwas greater growth in the grand alty on payments that are more than list.” 10 days late. Middlebury residents need to pay Taxpayers with questions should the first installment of their proper- contact town Treasurer Jackie Sulty tax bills by Aug. 15. And here’s livan at 458-8003, or at jsullivan@ a key reminder: Per the public vote townofmiddlebury.org. at town meeting this past March, Reporter John Flowers is at postmarks are no longer accepted johnf@addisonindepoendent.com.

Middlebury the town to design something mutu(Continued from Page 2) ger rail travel. And there’s also the po- ally beneficial. “While I am a fan of planning, I am tential for future growth at the southern end of Exchange Street and the also reluctant to give up opportunieventual reuse of the former Greg’s ties,” Artim said, adding some area Meat Market property off Elm Street. businesses people have voiced conJennifer Murray, Middlebury’s di- cerns about a potential “stall process.” “We have a developer that’s investrector of planning and zoning, said a master plan would include a written ed in the community, and they also document “that provides a long-term represent the next generation we are handing the town over vision for downtown to,” Artim said of NexMiddlebury, so that Bridge. development in down- “We have a Nuovo is the selecttown can be integrated developer that’s board’s liaison to the properly with existing invested in the library building comand future community community, mittee, and he has also assets.” and they also been interested in the She added a master so-called “Economic plan could become an represent the asset to developers, in next generation Development Initiative” terms of giving them we are handing proposal being crafted be NexBridge. a better vision of how the town over “These are local peothe community would to.” ple who have really inlike to see its downtown — Nick Artim vested in the town … and built out, and this would they are going to have to give applicants an early sense of how their applications might do something that they can live with be viewed by the Development Re- for a rather long time,” Nuovo said of his confidence in the NexBridge view Board. At last Tuesday’s meeting, Select- group. NexBridge Partners, in a statement men Victor Nuovo and Nick Artim supported the grant application, with to the Addison Independent earlier the proviso that those considering this month, said they are currently downtown building applications not on board with the concept of a downbe placed in limbo while the master town master plan. “We agree with the planning planning process takes place. Artim noted that NexBridge is an commission’s view that in light of association of several local entrepre- all the recent changes and chalneurs seeking to develop the town- lenges facing the downtown, the owned land off Bakery Lane. He said creation of an overall master plan NexBridge is working closely with is the next logical step,” the group

to be revealed next week

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury selectboard on Tuesday, July 26, will open the time capsule recently found in the old municipal gym. And the ceremony at 6:30 p.m. in the new municipal building might include a person who was present when the mystery box was first secreted in the southeast cornerstone of the gym back in 1939. The gym and former municipal building at 94 Main St. are in the process of being demolished to make way for a new public park. Workers carefully lifted the time capsule — a rusty, non-descript metal box — from the cornerstone and took it to the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History. The

CORRECTION: A story that ran in the July 14 issue of the Addison Independent regarding the governance unification effort in the Addison Northeast Supervisory Union erroneously stated that “Communities that don’t opt for governance unification will eventually be assigned by the state to a supervisory district that it might find less palatable.” In fact, the State Agency

selectboard, at its July 12 meeting, agreed on the July 26 date for opening the box. But its contents probably won’t be a mystery to at least one person in town. Middlebury Selectwoman Heather Seeley noted that resident Robert Myrick, 92, has gotten wind of the discovery of the time capsule and would like to be on hand when it is opened. Seeley said Myrick was a Middlebury High School student in 1939 and recalled that a roster of the students’ names was among the items placed in the container. The selectboard will ask that an archivist be on hand during the ceremony in order to carefully handle any items that might have deteriorated over time.

of Education will allow districts that oppose unification plans to submit alternative plans to achieve the state’s Act 46 goals. Dissenting districts can, for example, submit a proposal to the agency to maintain the current structure, work with other districts in some way other than merger, or work with other districts to form a different governance structure.

Adult Education Classes said through its statement. Murray hopes other developers see the issue the same way and realize that Middlebury continues to be open for business. “We don’t want the master plan to be a moratorium on building in downtown,” Murray said. As for the Ilsley Library’s plans, she said, “I personally don’t see any problem with the library doing its expansion if they are working with a qualified designer and then we just try to figure out how that integrates with everything down the line.” Former Middlebury Planning Commission Chairwoman Victoria DeWind recommended that town officials begin their master planning process at the grassroots level. “I think you have to back off and go back to the community to get a better picture of the downtown from the community,” she said. “That’s why I hope that if there is a master planning process, that you start with talking to the community, that you don’t start off with a plan and say, ‘What do you think?’” Current Planning Commission Chairwoman Nancy Malcolm said the timing appears right for a downtown master planning process. That’s because of the impending rail bridges project. “The railroad piece is what is giving us this opportunity,” Malcolm said. “We know we are going to be torn up until the end of 2018.” Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@ addisonindependent.com.

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A DD I S ON I NDE PE N DEN T

Guest editorial Let’s keep Vermonters here! By Lisa Ventriss In a recent commentary about people leaving Vermont, at the conclusion of the author’s piece, he casually stated that “Vermont, like every other state, has its economic problems and some things to worry about. Rich folks moving to Florida is not one of them.” I’d like to offer another perspective: Rich folks moving to Florida is a big problem that we should worry about. I certainly agree with the comment that Vermont has its economic problems. Perhaps most troubling is that Vermont’s general fund budget grew 27 percent during the period 2011-2016 while our GSP barely registered a heartbeat. This pattern more than any other speaks to a political culture of big ideas disconnected from sustainable fiscal policies. Such lack of fiscal discipline has resulted in ritualized budget deficits backfilled with tariffs, special fees, and odd tax increases that target individual companies and industry sectors. And all taxpayers have suffered in this scenario, but none more than the middle class. Vermont was one of only nine states whose population shrunk in 2015. In fact, in-migration has been slowing since its peak in 2003 and went negative in 2014, so I take issue with the author’s comment that “net domestic outmigration might (or then again, might not) be something to worry about.” Shifting mobility patterns matter a great deal — just ask any business attempting to expand — and we should be doing everything we can to make Vermont the primary residence of choice, regardless of age cohort. At the very least, Vermont should stop doing those things that make us a less desirable place to call home. A closer look at boomers aged 65 years or older reveals that they made up between 27 and 31 percent of all Vermont tax filers whose adjusted gross income was $1 million-plus, and generated $1.2 billion in taxable income (2011-2014). Perhaps they never thought of relocating while they were in their prime earning years, but perspectives change with a looming retirement. To assume that our beautiful natural environment is enough to distract people from burning through their retirement funds faster than they could in Florida isn’t rational. This native Vermonter knows that there are many other beautiful and less expensive places to live. In fact, according to www.howmoneywalks.com, when Vermont has historically lost wealth and population, it has largely been to slightly more tax friendly, warmer climes with a seacoast (e.g., Florida, the Carolinas and Maine). When we have gained wealth and population, it has come from people relocating from states in the congested Northeastern corridor that have slightly worse tax policies than ours (e.g., New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts). So let’s do less of the first and more of the second scenario. It’s not rocket science, but it does require backbone. The late Geoffrey Shields, president and dean of Vermont Law School and a Vermont Business Roundtable member, was known for suggesting that Vermont should market itself as a retirement location of choice. Our colleges, communities, and vibrant arts and cultural institutions are appealing to active and engaged retirees with means and mobility. Vermont would be foolish to disregard the importance of this demographic to our economy, yet any accounting firm will tell you that increasing numbers of their clients are planning to relocate away from the Greens upon their retirement. So, our state policies (i.e., economic, fiscal, social) do matter very much, and the potentially adverse implications of a shifting mobility pattern should also matter to everyone. Vermont would be hard pressed to make up that lost $1.2 billion in taxable boomer income on a stagnant/shrinking workforce population. How our new political leadership in the executive and legislative branches shape policies and priorities in their first term will be an early warning signal. Will there be a continuation of the expansive and costly growth policies of the last six years, or will there be a pivot to more sustainable government that is welcoming to all taxpayers? Lisa Ventriss is president of Vermont Business Roundtable

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On stage SCRIPT SUPERVISOR ANNE Boisvert works with actors Jim Cave and Deb Gwinn on stage in the new Vermont Coffee Company Playhouse on Exchange Street in Middlebury recently. The 70-seat venue opened to full-house crowds on July 10. Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Letters to the Editor Vermont GMO law will not hurt consumers, retailers I am writing in response to the letter written by Ian Gregory Campbell in the July 4th edition of the Independent. Mr. Campbell expressed his ill-informed opinion that our groundbreaking GMO labeling law in Vermont would increase food costs for consumers. I appreciate Mr. Campbell’s concerns about food costs and the impact of rising food costs for Vermonters, however, I also think it’s important to refrain from spreading false information about the financial impact of our GMO labeling law. Mr. Campbell seemed to think that companies faced with the need

to label would likely shift the costs to consumers. This information is false. Food producers regularly make changes to the labels of their products — as part of ongoing product innovation, to anticipate and meet changing consumer demands and for other marketing or regulatory reasons without any cost passed along to consumers. In fact, the FDA has just mandated an industry-wide change to food nutrition labeling that is scheduled to roll out in July of 2018. These changes in food labels are quite common and independent reviews of food labeling cost studies indi-

cate no evidence to support that these changes have any significant impact on a product’s retail price. Mr. Campbell also suggested that roughly 10 percent of all products will be pulled off the shelves of Vermont stores as companies that choose not to label their products will simply decide not to sell their products in Vermont and that this, too, would drive up costs to consumers due to lack of product competition. Again, this is false. Retail space is prime real estate for a grocery store. To suggest that the buyers for a store would simply (See Letter, Page 5)

Addison Independent, Monday, July 18, 2016 — PAGE 5

Say no to Salisbury gun ordinance

Letters to the Editor ANESU unification forum set for Lincoln this Monday Please join the ANESU Act 46 Study Committee on Monday, July 18, from 6-8 p.m. at Lincoln Community School to review, ask questions and provide feedback about our study committee report. The study committee has met over the past nine months to review options for unification and is ready to submit our draft report to the Agency of Education to start the review cycle. Community members and school

board members are invited to attend this informational meeting and discussion. We are looking to hear from you about whether you find the report clear and complete, and if you have feedback about specific decisions we’ve made on how to structure our union. The report draft is posted on www.anesu.org to allow time to review ahead of the meeting. Even if you aren’t able to review the report ahead of time, please join us

for the discussion! If you aren’t able to attend the meeting, you can share your feedback by emailing Jen Stanley, committee chair, at jstanley@anesu. org; through your town’s committee representatives; or by mailing comments to ANESU, 72 Munsill Ave., Suite 601, Bristol, VT 05443, Attn: Act 46 Study Committee. Allison Sturtevant Bristol

House, governor candidates have proven their worth I am writing in support of Amy Sheldon and Robin Scheu who are running in the Vermont Democratic primary for state representative in the two seats representing Middlebury. Amy is an incumbent, just finishing her first term as state representative. She has done exceedingly well and has won high respect from her colleagues and state officials. She deserves to be returned. Her expertise in water resources is especially valuable, but in all other respects, she is well informed, energetic, open and fair minded, and can be counted on to

do the right thing. And she cares very deeply for the welfare for the town and the state. I can say the same for Robin Scheu, who, though if elected, would be new to the Legislature, is a long-term resident, prominent in the business community and a leader in key local nonprofits. In her current position as executive director of the Addison County Economical Development Corporation, she has been successful in sustaining local businesses and assisting in the creation of new ones, and in job creation. She would

bring all this knowledge and her skills to the Legislature. Finally, I write in support of Sue Minter for governor of Vermont. She has proven herself as a public servant who cares deeply for the welfare of the people, for working families, for the creation of a strong work force through free post-secondary education. She is smart, strong, dedicated, experienced, and energetic. So there we are, three good women for a better Vermont! Victor Nuovo Middlebury

Bristol parade marshal misidentified in Independent While it is absolutely true that Bill James had a wonderful time riding in my little car in the 4th of July parade for the day before his 105th birthday, this year he was not the Grand Marshal of the parade as stated in

the front page picture. The Grand Marshal of our parade for 2016 was Dick Lathrop, a much loved man who rode in the coach and was so honored for the many things he and his family have done for the Town

of Bristol. Thank you Dick and congratulations! Ted Lylis Bristol Editor’s note: He’s right; our mistake. Sorry about that, Dick.

products appropriately. If Coca Cola doesn’t want to send their products to Vermont, there are plenty of other compliant vendors that would be thrilled to take over that retail space. While Mr. Campbell mocks our government leaders for championing this historic labeling law, I

applaud them. I’m proud to have leaders who are willing to stand up for food labeling transparency and protect consumers’ right to know what is in the food they feed themselves and their families. Emily Millard Weybridge

Letter (Continued from Page 4) choose to leave shelves bare when a company’s products failed to arrive due to an unwillingness to comply with the new labeling law, rather than replace those items with any number of similar products that are GMO-free, or products from producers that are choosing to comply with the labeling law just doesn’t make fiscal sense for the retailer. I work for a retail grocery store and I can assure Mr. Campbell that we have had no problem stocking our shelves with an abundant array of items that are non-GMO and/or items that have chosen to comply with the labeling requirements. I can also say that we have not seen price increases on products as a result of the new labeling law, nor do we expect to. Mr. Campbell specifically cites Coca-Cola, saying that their company has decided that label compliance is too costly for their business, so they are opting out of sending products to Vermont. Given the fact that Coca Cola and PepsiCo spent $13.3 million last year fighting GMO labeling initiatives, it’s hard for me to believe or sympathize with the idea that they now find it too costly to label their

Gun owners, we have to visit the voting booth to repeal on July 19, 2016, a stupid ordinance that has been passed by a few with no prior of what a gun owner’s ethics are. Possibly some pampered people hear a gunshot and freak out muttering “oh my oh my oh my.” We gun owners have responsibilities not to fire our gun unless in a place to do so that we know where the bullet will end its flight path. Like myself we sometimes need to dispatch an opossum, woodchuck or rabbit to save our vegetables for our own consumption. Worthless feral cats eating our baby birds, snakes eating our frogs, toads and more amphibians that most “oh my’s” do not know about. I once shot an adder from a large apple tree after hearing a large bird commotion. It had eaten three of the baby robins. A very large garter snake had my large toad by the back leg. I dispensed the snake and let the toad

loose to protect my garden again. A brook running in back of the house was full of frogs. I made pools for them for shelter. I am still shooting snakes to protect them or was until some unknowledgeable crippled my efforts to save many beneficial frogs. Then I have red squirrels that ate a hole in the roof. Had young in the attic. The young ate holes in the overhang for exits and holes in the ceilings. So I have shot most of them. A stray rat lives under my foundation. So when out in my compost container I shot it before a rat infestation occurs. Do get some varmints in a trap so shooting them is better than clubbing them to death. In 200 years have no information of anybody being struck by a stray bullet only hit by a car. Death injuries by vicious people being injured by other people. No injuries by a stray bullet in Salisbury village. Arnold C. Gale Salisbury

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ADDISON COUNTY

Obituaries

Edna Rivers, 86, Addison ADDISON — Edna Mae Rivers passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at Helen Porter Nursing Home in Middlebury. She was born February 20, 1930, in Ripton, the daughter of Alfred and Bessie (Stowell) Grace. Edna enjoyed gardening, 4-H, Field Days, Addison Baptist Church, traveling and ﬂea markets. She was predeceased by her husband, Louis George Rivers, Sr., on March 19, 2002, and her son Louis George Rivers, Jr., on August 22, 2014. Edna is survived by six children, Frederick Rivers, Mary Pulling, Pamela Turo, Diane Rheaume, Donna Preseau and Teresa Hanlon; 14 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. EDNA MAE RIVERS Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, at Addison Baptist Church. Interment will be in be made to Addison County Home Grandview Cemetery in Addison. In Health and Hospice, PO Box 754, lieu of ﬂowers, contributions may Middlebury, VT 05753.◊

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History of bicycling talks at Sheldon MIDDLEBURY — Vintage bicycle collector and cycling historian Glenn Eames will present four gallery talks about the exhibit “Pedaling Through History: 150 years of the Bicycle, The Glenn Eames Collection at the Sheldon Museum.” The talks will take place on Wednesdays, July 27, Aug. 17 and Oct. 5 at noon, and on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 1 p.m.

Eames not only brings a worldclass collection to the Museum for your enjoyment, but in-depth historical knowledge and passion, and just as importantly critical appreciation of the design, beauty and engineering of the bicycles. His historic photographs and bikerelated accessories included in the exhibit add a wonderful perspective to the history of the bicycle. The gallery talks are included

with museum admission (Sheldon Museum members and Historic New England members are free). Talks are limited to 20 people; please reserve a spot by calling the Sheldon at 802-388-2117. The exhibit runs through Oct. 16, 2016. For more information, visit www.HenrySheldonMuseum.org. The Sheldon Museum is located at One Park St., across from the Ilsley Public Library.

board this summer. Two of the new members fill vacant board positions prescribed by the Porter bylaws. Anne Collins, by virtue of her election as president of the Porter Medical Center Auxiliary Board of Directors, will be joining the parent board to replace Jan Bark, who is the outgoing Auxiliary Board President. Collins has undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering, and has a professional background in engineering and medical research. She is an active volunteer with Porter, the Addison County Parent/Child Center, Town Hall Theater and the Middlebury Garden Club, and has recently published a cookbook. She will also be working part-time in the office of her husband, Dr. Brian Collins, who is opening a new pediatric dental practice in Middlebury. Cheryl Mullins will serve as one of three appointments from Middlebury College as outlined in the Porter bylaws and will replace Patrick Norton, who has accepted a new position at Tulane University. Mullins is the director of Human Resources at the college and leads the Human Resources staff in serving the employees of Middlebury College to ensure an environment of collaboration and partnership among all members of the Middlebury community. She also is responsible for policy development, strategic planning, legal compliance, staffing management, HR forecasting and program development for the Middlebury College, the Middlebury Institute of International Studies and related schools and programs. Two additional members have been appointed to their roles by the current Porter Medical Center Board to fill vacancies until formal elections are held at the next Porter annual meeting next spring. These two new members are Sherry

Greifzu, RN, MSN, AOCN, executive director of Addison County Home Health and Hospice, and Bob Thorn, Ph.D., executive director of the Counseling Service of Addison County. Greifzu joined ACHHH as its leader in May of 2015 and Thorn has served as the CEO of the Counseling Service since 1994. In addition to representing two of the largest health and human service agencies in Addison County, both Thorn and Greifzu have extensive experience in health care leadership and strategic planning and Greifzu is a registered nurse. “The process of identifying new potential board members starts with an evaluation of board needs and the strengths and experience of existing members. Consideration is given to educational and professional experience, financial and strategic planning background, leadership skills, geographic diversity within our service area, and gender and age diversity,” said PMC board Governance Committee chairman Peter DeGraff. “The specific attributes we put on the top of our list this year included a strong financial and business background, strategic planning skills and familiarity with Vermont’s healthcare landscape. “Representation from other area health and human service organizations as well as someone with a nursing background were seen as important as we move toward a more integrated health care delivery system in Vermont,” he added. “We are very pleased with the diversity of talent and perspective these new members will bring to our board at this critical time in Porter’s history,” said PMC Board Chairperson Maureen McLaughlin. All potential candidates are initially vetted by the PMC Governance Committee and then approached individually to gauge their interest. The Porter Board is currently comprised of 20 members who serve as volunteers to set the strategic direction of the organization and provide governance oversight to all areas of operations for Porter Hospital and Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. For more information about Porter Medical Center, visit www. portermedical.org or call the public relations office at 388-4744.

Porter (Continued from Page 2) shape Porter’s future.” As part of the community engagement process, Porter is hosting summer forums as well as offering an online questionnaire for those who cannot attend or wish to have their feedback remain anonymous. According to Hallman, Porter is considering all options including maintaining its existing independent structure, as well as affiliation with another larger organization. “This is a vitally important decision and community conversation, we hope people will actively participate and share their thoughts, ideas, concerns and comments,” he said. The first community forum was held last week in Middlebury. Members of the public are invited to forums in Vergennes this week and in Bristol next week. Those community forums are scheduled for: • Bixby Library, 258 Main St., Vergennes, July 20, 4–5:30 p.m. • Holley Hall, 1 South St., Bristol, July 26, 4–5:30 p.m. For those who wish to take the online confidential survey, visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/ PorterMedical. PORTER BOARD CHANGES The public outreach comes as the Porter board welcomes four new members, who will join the

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Bats (Continued from Page 1) the Kingsland Bay bat condo is the woods at the park and then used a first time they’ve teamed up to do it. bucket truck to hoist a 1,140-pound The labor and machinery pro“bat condo” on top of them to create vided by Green Mountain Power a new home for the flying mammals. rounded out the effort by placing the At the request of two state agen- eight-foot-long and four-foot-wide cies — the departments of Fish and bat house on top of four tall utility Wildlife and of Forpoles planted near the ests, Parks and Recrewoods at the park; it “We have a ation — Joe Gardner looks a lot like a tree and Barry Genzlinger history of helping house. Two years ago, constructed the bat endangered GMP installed a bat house. Genzlinger species. When house to shelter the is the state’s only li- we have the little brown bats in the censed bat rehabilitacompany’s Middleopportunity to tor. bury hydroelectric According to Gard- help Vermont’s generating plant. ner, the structure can environment, we “We have a hishouse approximately like to be able to tory of helping endan12,000 of the target pitch in and do gered species,” GMP species of little brown spokesperson Dorothy that.” bats. Schnure said. “When — GMP spokesperson “I wanted to build we have the opportuDorothy Schnure another large bat connity to help Vermont’s do because I know environment, we like there’s always needs for them some- to be able to pitch in and do that.” where,” said Gardner. “I contacted Genzlinger explained that the Fish and Wildlife and asked them if buildings in the state park were set they knew where they could use one to be renovated and so the bat had and she said they’d check around to be removed. Rather than simply and Kingsland Bay State Park want- kicking the bats out and hoping they ed one, so we built it for them. This find a place to live, the plan was to was the perfect spot.” build them an appropriate home. Gardner and Genzlinger, both MilVermont is home to nine species ton residents, have been constructing of bats. Of those nine, the populabat houses off and on for more than tions of six have been negatively four decades between them, though affected by White-nose Syndrome.

Vermont’s little brown bats have suffered a 90 percent population decline over the past few years, but through careful monitoring and efforts like this bat condo their population appears to be stabilizing. “The idea here is this is a perfect spot for it because if the bats get displaced, they will discover this fairly quickly,” he said. “We don’t want the bats to be homeless. We want them to have a viable location, well designed, exactly what they need. So that’s what we give them.” Fish & Wildlife Bat Biologist Alyssa Bennett said the new bat house should help the bats rebound. “The best way for us to help recover little brown bats is to protect the survivors, so securing these summer roosts where they each raise only one young per year is incredibly important,” she said. “The fate of

A GREEN MOUNTAIN Power lineman watches as a 1,140-pound bat condo is set in place atop four utility poles in Kingsland Bay State Park in Ferrisburgh last Thursday.

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this species may depend largely on the generosity of concerned citizens like Joe Gardner and partnerships with organizations and businesses like Green Mountain Power.” Bats live into their 20s and 30s and return to the same place year after year, so the new bat condo will provide the opportunity for the bat population in the area to grow. And the new bat condo is built to last. “Joe’s done a heck of a job build-

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ing this thing, my gosh,” Genzlinger said. “It’s rock-solid.” Fish and Wildlife officials will provide guidance to property owners who want to safely evict unwanted bats in buildings, along with recommendations on proper bat house design and placement with the goal of conserving this endangered species. To learn more visit www.vtfishandwildlife.com/learn_more/living_with_wildlife/got_bats.

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communityc a l e n d a r play, and free lunch. Rain location: library community room. Info: 453-2366. Boat racing for kids in Bristol. Wednesday, Blood drive in Bristol. Thursday, July 20, 2-4:30 p.m., Lawrence Memorial July 21, noon-5 p.m., Mount Abraham Library. For kids 7 and older. Sign-up required; Union High School. call 453-2366 or email lmlkids009@gmail.com. Lions club auction and chicken barbecue Historical society meeting in Bristol. Thursday, July 21, 7 p.m., Howden Hall. The Bristol in Middlebury. Wednesday, July 20, 4:30-6 Historical Society welcomes Elise Guyette, p.m., Middlebury downtown green. Bring the author of “Discovering Black Vermont,” who will family to the 63rd annual Lions Club auction talk about the Lincoln Hill black community of and chicken barbecue. The chicken meal with Hinesburg. Info: 453-7709. coleslaw, baked beans, potato salad, corn on the cob, dinner roll and ice cream is $12. Over Movies in the Park After Dark in Bristol. Thursday, July 21, dusk, town green. “Star 120 local vendors have donated goods and Wars: The Force Awakens” (yes, that “Star services for the auction. Auction items include: Wars”!). Part of Bristol Rec’s annual outdoor two tickets plus round trip transportation to the film series with classics shown on a theaterRed Sox versus Diamondbacks baseball game size screen. Free. Bring a blanket and bug on August 13, a new Cannondale carbon fiber spray. Series runs weekly (except Aug. 11) road racing bike and a utility trainer to haul through Aug. 18. firewood. “Look Out Olympics, Here Comes Zeus” on stage in Brandon. Wednesday, July 20, 6:30 p.m., Brandon Town Hall. Students in grades 7-12 from Rutland’s Encore Theater develop Summer Carillon Concert Series plays that involve the audience in assisting the at Middlebury College. Friday, July characters in finding a happy ending. Audience 22, 5 p.m., Mead Chapel and surroundparticipation includes games audience ing lawns. The carillon in the tower of Mead members can play to receive Olympic-style Chapel will be played by Sergei Gratchev, carilawards. Tickets $3 adults, $2 seniors, students lonneur for the Middlebury Summer Russian and military. Info: 247-6720. Language School and the city of Hulst, Monthly book discussion in Lincoln. Netherlands. Free. Info: http://go.middlebury. Wednesday, July 20, 7 p.m., Lincoln Library. edu/carillon. Monthly book group will be discussing “The Arts Walk in Vergennes. Friday, July 22, 5-7 Elephant Whisperer,” by Lawrence Anthony. p.m., downtown Vergennes. Monthly summer Red Hot Juba in concert in Brandon. arts walk featuring exhibits, musicians, comeWednesday, July 20, 7 p.m., Central Park. dians, actors and poets and locations around Blisterin’ hot countrified jazz and Green the Little City. Info: http://vergennesdowntown. Mountain swing. Family friendly. Bring your org/arts-walk. lawn chairs, enjoy food from vendors set up in the park. Part of the Brandon Summer Concert Table of Grace free meal in Vergennes. Friday, July 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Vergennes Series. Congregational Church. Meals are held the Town band concert in Bristol. Wednesday, July fourth Friday of the month. This month’s menu: 20, 7 p.m., town green. Bring a lawn chair, cold ham, salads, bread and dessert. blanket or picnic dinner and enjoy an evening “James and the Giant Peach” on stage in of small-town entertainment. Middlebury. Friday, July 22, 7 p.m., Town Hall Bristol folk session in Bristol. Wednesday, Theater. A musical performed by the Young July 20, 6-9 p.m., Hatch 31, 31 Main St., Bristol. Open jam, all welcome. Bring your voices, instruments, songs and tunes. Irish/ Celtic, Maritime, Appalachian, Quebecois, Roots/Blues, World Music, Dead, Dylan. Singing along highly encouraged — it’s like church with beer! Info: www. vtceltic.com/bristol-folk-session.htm. Interactive talk on Georgia O’Keeffe in Middlebury. Wednesday, July 20, 7-9 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Author Dawn Tripp gives talk on and reading of “Georgia,” her breakout new novel. Tripp discusses O’Keeffe’s years with Alfred Stieglitz in New York, and how O’Keeffe became a master painter and American icon. Suggested donation $5. Blues jam in Middlebury. Wednesday, July 20, 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. Observatory stargazing open house at Middlebury College. Wednesday, July 20, 9-10:30 p.m., Middlebury College Observatory, McCardell Bicentennial Hall. See planets, stars, star clusters and nebuLLOYD KOMESAR, FOUNDER and producer lae through the college’s of the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival, will 24-inch dome and smaller give a talk about the upcoming 2016 film festival rooftop telescopes. Free. on Tuesday, July 19, from 4-5:30 p.m. at the ResiCheck for weather after dence at Otter Creek. 7 p.m. at 443-2266 or Independent file photo/Trent Campbell http://go.middlebury.edu/ observatory.

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Georgia on my mind AUTHOR DAWN TRIPP will give a talk on and reading of “Georgia,” her novel about artist Georgia O’Keefe, at Town Hall Theater on Wednesday, July 20, from 7-9 p.m.

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Foot care/blood pressure clinic in Brandon. Monday, July 18, 11 a.m., Conant Square. $10. Offered by RAVNAH. ANESU Act 46 study committee in Lincoln. Monday, July 18, 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Community School. Join us to review, ask questions and provide feedback about the ANESU Act 46 Study Committee draft report. If you can’t attend the meeting, send your feedback to Jen Stanley at jstanley@anesu.org; through your town’s committee representatives; or by mailing comments to ANESU, 72 Munsill Ave. Suite 601, Bristol, VT 05443. Movie Night in Shoreham. Monday, July 18, 7 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. Screening of a new release from Disney on a 10-foot screen. Enjoy the latest installment of this classic space epic series (PG-13). Popcorn and soda. Info: www.plattlib.org or 897-2647. Band concert in Vergennes. Monday, July 18, 7 p.m., City Park. Concerts held every Monday evening through Aug. 22.

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Free foot care/blood pressure clinic in Middlebury. Tuesday, July 19, 10 a.m.-noon, Middlebury Rec Center, 154 Creek Road. Bring your own basin and towel. Offered by ACHHH. CVAA Tuesday meal in Middlebury. Tuesday, July 19, noon, Middlebury VFW, Exchange St. Arrive at 11 a.m. for a discussion with gubernatorial candidate Bruce Lisman, who will share his ideas about issues facing Vermonters. The noon meal features chicken parmesan, penne

pasta, roasted zucchini and summer squash, green leaf salad, garlic rolls and yellow cake for dessert. Suggested donation $4. Reservations required. Call CCV at 802-865-0360 ext. 1070 to reserve. Free transportation provided by ACTR; call 802-388-1946. The Great Brandon Auction. Tuesday, July 19, Central Park, 4 p.m. (preview starts at 2 p.m.). The 28th annual benefit auction, offering quality goods and services, attic treasures, new art, merchandise, gift certificates, antiques, furniture and lots of surprises. Rain or shine. Benefits the Brandon Chamber. Info: 247-6401. Afternoon ramble with Lloyd Komesar in Middlebury. Tuesday, July 19, 4-5:30 p.m., The Residence at Otter Creek, 350 Lodge Road. Lloyd Komesar, founder and producer of the Middlebury New Filmmaker’s Festival, will give a talk about the upcoming 2016 Film Festival, taking place August 25-28. His presentation will be followed by a screening from last year’s festival, “Sabra,” profiling artist Sabra Field. Free. Hancock Green Summer Concerts presents South Royalton Town Band. Thursday, July 19, 6:30 p.m., Hancock Town Green. Bring a chair and a picnic. Homemade desserts will be sold. Free. Screening of “Deep Time” at Middlebury College. Thursday, July 19, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Dana Auditorium. After the screening, director Noah Hunter will discuss the people behind the oil industry. Free.

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Stories on the Park in Bristol. Wednesday, July 20, noon-1 p.m., Bristol town green. Lawrence Memorial Library offers weekly stories, songs, time to

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communityc a l e n d a r Company, THT’s youth troupe. Tickets $10 general, $5 kids 12 and younger. Tickets available at the THT box ofﬁce, 382-9222, www. townhalltheater.org or at the door. Runs through July 24. “Alice in Wonderland” on stage in Bristol. Friday, July 22, 7 p.m., Holley Hall. Local thespians perform in a beneﬁt for Lawrence Memorial Library. Also on July 23 and 24. Zephyr in concert in Salisbury. Friday, July 22, 7:30 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church. This local vocal ensemble sings Americana, bluegrass, gospel and blues. Susan Nop, Kathleen Dutton and Tyler Smith. Free-will donations appreciated.

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Pancake breakfast in Shoreham. Saturday, July 23, 8-10 a.m., Shoreham Congregational Church. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, home fries, real Vermont maple syrup and beverages. All proceeds benefit the Church Restoration Fund. Bake sale in Salisbury. Saturday, July 23, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Kampersville Store, Rt. 53, Salisbury. Salisbury Congregational Church bake sale. Craft fair in Middlebury. Saturday, July 23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Middlebury town green. Annual Middlebury Studio School fundraiser featuring works by local artists, MSS teachers and more. Children’s activities, a chance to try the pottery wheel and a chance to win a free pottery class. Art includes baskets, wood, pottery, jewelry, quilts, photography, herbal and fiber. Info: www. middleburystudioschool.org. Checking the turtle traps in Salisbury. Saturday, July 23, 10-11:30 a.m., Butler residence, 87 North Pond Road, Salisbury. Herpetologist Jim Andrews will be talking about the turtle species commonly found in Vermont. Then the group will head out to the northern end of Lake Dunmore to see if there are turtles in live traps. “James and the Giant Peach” on stage in Middlebury. Saturday, July 23, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater. A musical performed by the Young Company, THT’s youth troupe. Tickets $10 general, $5 kids 12 and younger. Tickets available at the THT box office, 382-9222, www. townhalltheater.org or at the door. Chicken barbecue church supper in Brandon. Saturday, July 23, 5-7 p.m., Brandon Congregational Church. Come and enjoy homemade barbecued chicken, salads, baked beans, desserts and beverages. Free will offering will be accepted. Line dancing in New Haven. Saturday, July 23, 6-8 p.m., New Haven Town Hall. Addison County Line Dancers offer classes $5 each (children 10 and under are free). Info: 802-989-6701. “Alice in Wonderland” on stage in Bristol. Saturday, July 23, 7 p.m., Holley Hall. Local thespians perform in a benefit for Lawrence Memorial Library. Also on Sunday. Snake Mountain Bluegrass in concert in Brandon. Saturday, July 23, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music. Bluegrass. Tickets $20. Reservations recommended: 802-247-4295 or www.brandonmusic.net. L.C. Jazz Dance Band in concert in Brandon. Saturday, July 23, 8 p.m., Brandon Town Hall. This popular big band brings on the swing. Come dance or just listen. Tickets $8 adults; $14 couples; $7 students, seniors and military. Proceeds benefit the town hall and the L.C. Jazz Scholarship Fund. Info: 247-6720.

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“Alice in Wonderland” on stage in Bristol. Sunday, July 24, 1 p.m., Holley Hall. Local thespians perform in a beneﬁt for Lawrence Memorial Library. “Blast from the Past” pie-making presentation in Addison. Sunday, July 24, 2-4 p.m., Chimney Point State Historic Site. Anne Collins, Vermont author of “Vintage Pies,” gives a presentation titled “Making Pies Then and Now” and shares samples. Info: Info: 802-759-2412 or www.

historicsites.vermont.gov/chimneypoint. Chamber music society concert in Rochester. Sunday, July 24, 4 p.m., Federated Church of Rochester. Elizabeth LeBlanc, clarinet; Elizabeth Reid, viola; and Cynthia Huard, piano, perform Mozart’s Trio in E ﬂat major, K.498 “Kegelstatt Trio,” Piazzolla, Rebecca Clarke duo and Schumann’s “Fairy Tales.”. Info: 802-767-9234. Auditions for Brandon town players in Brandon. Sunday, July 24, 6:30 p.m., Brandon Senior Center. The Brandon Town Players announce auditions for their upcoming murder mystery comedy. Roles for six females and four males, ages 18-80. Performance dates will be Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, at the Brandon Town Hall. Info: Kathy 802-247-6720. Abigail Washburn and Wu Fei in Middlebury. Sunday, July 24, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Abigail and Wu sing and play a selection of songs rooted in traditional Appalachian and Chinese music. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Tickets available at the THT box ofﬁce, 802-382-9222, www.townhalltheater.org or at the door.

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Storytelling in Shoreham. Monday, July 25, 1:15 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, Shoreham. Join Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF) storyteller Marv Klassen-Landis for a storytelling extravaganza. Come at noon for a free kids’ lunch sponsored by the ANESU and USDA summer lunch program and stay for the stories. After the presentation, every child will get to choose two free, new books to take home. Info: 802-8972647 or platt@shoreham.net. Author reading and book signing in Middlebury. Monday, July 25, 2 p.m., Middlebury Town Ofﬁces. Come hear M.T. Anderson read from his new book, “Symphony for the City of the Dead,” coupled with a performance by the Arneis Quartet. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ilsley Public Library and Point CounterPoint. Free. Space limited. To reserve a free ticket call 802-388-4095. Band concert in Vergennes. Monday, July 25, 7 p.m., City Park. Concerts held every Monday evening through Aug. 22.

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Movie night in Lincoln. Tuesday, July 26, 6:30 p.m., Lincoln Library. Come and watch a movie with an avid group of movie lovers. Popcorn and drink provided. Call the library for the title. 802-453-2665. Constance Holden Memorial Concert in Middlebury. Tuesday, July 26, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Point CounterPoint’s annual free concert in memory of Constance Holden. Info: www.townhalltheater.org.

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Coloring group for adults in Lincoln. Wednesday, July 27, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Lincoln Library. This is our ﬁrst “coloring club” meeting. The library owns a small collection of coloring books that can be copied and lots of colored pencils to borrow. Feel free to bring your own. Light refreshments served. Stories on the Park in Bristol. Wednesday, July 27, noon-1 p.m., Bristol town green. Lawrence Memorial Library offers weekly stories, songs, time to play, and free lunch. Rain location: library community room. Info: 802-453-2366. Magniﬁcent Marble Runs for kids in Bristol. Wednesday, July 27, 2-4:30 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Library. For kids 7 and older. Sign-up required; call 453-2366 or email lmlkids009@ gmail.com. Movie for kids in Lincoln. Wednesday, July 27, 3-4:45 p.m., Lincoln Library. Popcorn and water provided. Call library for title. 802-453-2665. Free concert in Middlebury. Wednesday, July 27, 6 p.m., Middlebury town green. The Middlebury

Chamber music ELIZABETH REID, PICTURED here, will play the viola with Elizabeth LeBlanc on the clarinet, and Cynthia Huard on the piano in the chamber music society concert in Rochester on Sunday, July 24, at 4 p.m. at the Federated Church of Rochester. Community Music Center Jazz Quartet performs. MCMC is holding monthly faculty concerts on the green as part of Experience Middlebury’s Summer Music Series. Come picnic on the green. Vendors, sidewalk sales. Weather permitting; check facebook.com/ bettermiddleburypartnership for status. Town band concert in Bristol. Wednesday, July 27, 7 p.m., town green. Bring a lawn chair, blanket or picnic dinner and enjoy an evening of small-town entertainment. Snake Mountain Bluegrass in concert in Brandon. Wednesday, July 27, 7 p.m., Central Park. A great mix of traditional and more modern bluegrass. Family friendly. Bring your lawn chairs, enjoy food from vendors set up in the park. Part of the Brandon Summer Concert Series. Observatory stargazing open house at Middlebury College. Wednesday, July 27, 9-10:30 p.m., Middlebury College Observatory, McCardell Bicentennial Hall. See planets, stars, star clusters and nebulae through the college’s 24-inch dome and smaller rooftop telescopes. Free. Check for weather after 7 p.m. at 443-2266 or http://go.middlebury.edu/observatory.

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Recital at St. Stephen’s-on-theGreen in Middlebury. Thursday, July 28, 12:15 p.m., 3 Main St. Emily Sunderman, violinist, and George Matthew Jr., organist, perform works by Vivaldi, Handel and Georg Muffat. Bring a lunch. Light refreshments provided. Free. Genealogy research workshop in Middlebury. Thursday, July 28, 2-3:30 p.m., Ilsley Public Library. Learn how to use the library’s genealogical databases to explore your family history. Space is limited. Register at the circulation desk

or call 802-388-4095. Movies in the Park After Dark in Bristol. Thursday, July 28, dusk, town green. “Aladdin.” Part of Bristol Rec’s annual outdoor ﬁlm series with classics shown on a theater-size screen. Free. Bring a blanket and bug spray. Series runs weekly (except Aug. 11) through Aug. 18).

LIVEMUSIC Blues Jam in Middlebury. Wednesday, July 20, 8-10 p.m., 51 Main. Open Mic in Middlebury. Wednesday, July 20, 9 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern. Cookie’s Hot Club in New Haven. Friday, July 22, 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard. Simply Acoustic in Middlebury. Friday, July 22, 8-10 p.m., 51 Main. Bob Gagnon Trio in Middlebury. Saturday, July 23, 8-10 p.m., 51 Main. Root 7 in Middlebury. Thursday, July 28, 6:308:30 p.m., 51 Main. The Grift in New Haven. Friday, July 29, 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard. Totally Submerged in Middlebury. Friday, July 29, 8:30-10:30 p.m., 51 Main. In the Pocket in Middlebury. Saturday, July 30, 8:30-10:30 p.m., 51 Main. Jinxbox and Jaela in Middlebury. Friday, Aug. 19, 7 p.m., Marquis Theater. Jinxbox and Jaela in Middlebury. Saturday, Aug. 20, 6 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern.

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Toe-tapping bluegrass music coming to Brandon Dining & Entertainment

Blues Jam Wednesday, July 20|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.

Simply Acoustic Friday, July 22| 8-10 pm Cousins Mike and Tom Boise play a variety of easy listening music, including country, folk, and soft-rock selections. The simple basics of acoustic music and strong family harmonies provide Tom and Mike with the ability to offer a range of musical styles that keep listeners wanting more. The duo makes the audience feel as though they have kicked back at home, listening to their favorite songs.

Bob Gagnon Trio

Brandon Music welcomes back Snake Mountain Bluegrass on Saturday, at 7:30 p.m. This fun and energetic group is extremely popular and always sells out in Brandon. Snake Mountain’s “toe-tapping tunes combine the best of modern and traditional bluegrass,” according to Seven Days, with harmonies and songs that vary in tempo from “breakdown” to ballad. They are known for their vocal, instrumental and original songwriting talents, plus a great sense of humor and onstage banter. Retired Middlebury College Professor Gregg Humphrey and Middlebury conby Greg Pahl s t r u c t i o n company owner Mike Connor formed Snake Mountain Bluegrass about 30 years ago. At the time, both Humphrey (guitar and vocals) and Connor (banjo and vocals) were living near Snake Mountain, and someone asked them what style of Bluegrass they played. “Snake Mountain Bluegrass,” was their immediate response and the name has been theirs ever since. They are joined by Earle Provin

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Saturday, July 23| 8-10 pm Led by Vermont-born jazz guitarist Bob Gagnon, this trio plays jazz standards and Gagnon’s original compositions that are inspired by Charlie Parker, Django Reinhardt, and Ahmad Jamal.

Snake Mountain Bluegrass in Brandon (mandolin and resophonic guitar) and Mike Boise (bass). Concert tickets are $20. A preconcert dinner is also available for $20. Reservations are recommended for the show and required for dinner. Venue is BYOB. Call 802-247-4295 or e-mail info@brandonmusic.net for reservations or for more information. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road in Brandon.

ZEPHYR ENSEMBLE On Friday, at 7:30 p.m., the Salisbury Congregational Church will present a concert by the Addison Countybased Americana band, Zephyr. This ensemble brings harmonyrich, lyricoriented music to its audiences through a soulful mix of

Bluegrass, Blues, Gospel, Country and the singer-songwriter tradition. Pianist/vocalist/songwriter Susan Nop and long-time musical theater performers Dutton and Kathleen Smith began the band six years ago and released their first of their CDs, “Shine Like Rain,” in 2012. They will be joined for this performance by Tyler Smith. Their blend of instruments that include keyboard, accordion, acoustic and bass guitar, fiddle and a variety of percussion instruments, including American tap dance, add instrumental textures to their four-part harmonies. This will be the (See Arts Beat, Page 11)

Appalachian Gap Distillery Tasting Tuesday, July 26| 5-8 pm Stop in to try their newest whiskey and some of their classics. We will be shaking up some $5 summer cocktails too!

Root 7 Thursday, July 28| 6:30-8:30 Just when you thought “Date Night” couldn’t get any better... 51% off all bottles of wine plus an a Capella performance! Root 7 is a small, mixed ensemble a Capella group whose passion for music brings us together from across the Champlain Valley.

Totally Submerged Friday, July 29| 8:30-10:30 VT Rock trio playing original materials and covers spanning Classic Rock from the ‘60s through the ‘90s. Members: Paden Kalinen lead guitar backup vocals Jake McLaughlin - keys, lead vocals Dagan Selbach - drums, vocals

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James and the Giant Peach cast at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury

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Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) second event in Salisbury’s 37th Summer Performance Series that will run on Friday evenings until Aug. 12 at the historic, but handicapped accessible, 1838 church in Salisbury Village. Although there is no admission charge, a free-will donation in support of the series will be appreciated. Any receipts in excess of the expenses for the series will be applied to the continued restoration of Salisbury’s landmark steeple. GIANT PEACH AT THT There’s something about the children’s books of Roald Dahl that makes for wonderful films and musicals. “Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” is a much-loved movie, and the musical version of “Mathilda” is still packing them in on Broadway. Under the direction of Doug Anderson, Town Hall Theater will present another musical based on a Dahl favorite, “James and the Giant Peach,” at 7 p.m. on Friday and at 2 p.m. on Saturday. The story centers on James, an orphan who is sent to live with his two comically criminal aunts. After a big dose of magic, a giant peach not only grows on a nearby tree but breaks the branch and heads out to sea, carrying James and a fascinating variety of creatures along with it. Vermont’s most accomplished choreographer, Karen Amirault, has created the dances. Bristol’s Helen Weston is the musical director and pianist. Tickets are $10, $5 for children 12 and under, and may be purchased at 802-382-9222, www.townhalltheater.org, at the THT box office (Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.) and at the door. WASHBURN AND FEI AT THT Abigail Washburn and Wu Fei will perform together at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater at 7 p.m. on Sunday. A singing, songwriting, Nashvillebased clawhammer banjo player, Washburn pairs venerable folk elements with far-flung sounds, and the results feel both strangely familiar and unlike anything anybody’s ever heard before. Washburn is also armed with Chinese language ability and profound connections to culture and people on the other side of the Pacific. Wu Fei, a native of Beijing and a

current Middle Tennessee resident, is a master of the guzheng or zheng, a 21-string Chinese zither. Fei composes for choir, string quartet, chamber ensemble, Balinese gamelan and orchestra. Together as an entirely unique banjo-guzheng duo, Washburn and Fei sing and play a selection of songs rooted in traditional Appalachian and Chinese music. Tickets are $20 in advance $25 at the door, and may be purchased at 802-382-9222, www.townhalltheater.org, at the THT box office (Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.) and at the door. COOKIE’S HOT CLUB AT LPV On Friday, from 6 to 8 p.m., Cookie’s Hot Club will perform at Lincoln Peak Vineyard in New Haven. Cookie’s Hot Club only plays fun stuff — Gypsy Jazz, Jazz standards, Jump Blues and a few originals. Featuring Carrie Cook, bass; Peter Lind, harmonica; D Davis, guitar; Greg Evans, guitar; and Django Koenig, drums — and with some kazoo solos — the newly-formed quintet is upbeat and swinging. As with all Wine Down Friday shows, the “doors” open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking. Food will be for sale by Almost Home, and wine by the glass. Admission is free. Bring lawn chairs or a picnic blanket. The Wine Down Friday series happens rain or shine — there’s room on the winery porch in the case of rain. No alcohol may be brought onto the grounds, and please leave your pets at home. Lincoln Peak Vineyard is located at 142 River Road in New Haven. More information is at www.lincolnpeakvineyard.com. CHAMBER MUSIC The Rochester Chamber Music Society presents their third concert of the season on Sunday, at 4 p.m. in the Federated Church in Rochester. The afternoon concert with Elisabeth LeBlanc, clarinet; Elizabeth Reid, viola; and Cynthia Huard, piano will include Piazzolla, Mozart’s Trio in E-flat major, K. 498 “Kegelstatt Trio,” Schumann’s “Fairy Tales,” and a Rebecca Clarke duo. The summer series under the direction of Artistic Director, Cynthia Huard has continued to garner audiences from around the state in

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Finding infant childcare can be a difficult journey By EMMA COTTON helping parents find placements for their chilADDISON COUNTY — On Jan. 15, Riley, dren in the care system. a healthy six-pound, 10-ounce baby boy was “It is not an easy thing to find infant care,” born to Anna and Justin Harrington at Porter Sinclair said gravely. Hospital. The two brought their newborn Finding care for infants (defined as children back to their home in Middlebury after an below age two) can be particularly frustratagonizing 50 hours of labor, ing because the care is more and were ecstatic to be new expensive. State regulations parents to the little guy, who and best practices dictate a Anna lovingly called “amaz- “You need to trust one-to-four adult-to-child ing and fun.” ratio, which is hard for most them. There’s Shortly after, an unsettling care facilities to achieve. a lot of home reality set in: Anna and Justin Most childcare facilities are needed to head back to work, daycares that more likely to offer care to and as the Harringtons quickly children ages three and over. have openings… realized, finding infant care For parents looking to in Addison County is not an Beyond that, it’s enroll their children just easy task. Recent statistics weeks after the childcare from a state program called such a personal search begins, Sinclair Let’s Grow Kids report that thing, it’s about suggests preparing for 88 percent of infants needing disappointment. Instead, where you would care in Addison County do not she advises parents to start have access to high quality feel comfortable looking for infant care up to programs. a year ahead of time, and if leaving your Anna started reaching out to that’s not possible, parents childcare facilities in February child.” should find a nanny or family with no luck — every spot — Ginny Sinclair, referral member that can care for the was already taken. She even specialist, Mary Johnson child in the meantime. tried a childcare center that She advises parents to put Childcare Services was connected to Middlebury themselves on the waiting College, where Justin works lists of every childcare facilas a chef, to see if Riley could ity that’s realistic for them, get bumped up on the waiting list. No dice. and Anna followed suit. In early March, she Soon, she realized that she wasn’t the only put her name down on a few lists, and a spot one struggling, and that she was in for a long has recently opened up at Vermont Sun, one of wait before Riley could claim a place in infant the Harringtons’ favored options. childcare. Another challenge in the childcare search For help, Anna consulted Ginny Sinclair, a is the quality of care. The Harringtons had an referral specialist at Mary Johnson Childcare idea of what they were looking for before they Services, who is specifically in charge of (Continued on next Page)

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& & families families (Continued from previous Page) started the search. Anna knew she wanted to do an in-person visit, and upon meeting the caregiver, she needed to see that he or she was responsible. “You need to trust them,” she said. “There’s a lot of home daycares that have openings, and people are willing to watch your kid, but that makes me feel really uneasy. I’d prefer an actual facility with some repercussions if something goes wrong. I want some credibility and some responsibility.” Sinclair says the facility should be clean and safe. “Honestly, beyond that, it’s such a personal thing, it’s about where you would feel comfortable leaving your child,” she said. Let’s Grow Kids started an accreditation program called STARS (STep Ahead Recognition System) to help parents recognize trusted facilities. A childcare program

can receive between one and fives stars, and a quality program receives four or five. STARS recognizes programs with “consistent, nurturing caregivers who are educated in early childhood learning and development.” Facilities earning four or five stars also have a “clean, cheerful environment with an outdoor space,” according to the Let’s Grow Kids website. Parents can search for accredited childcare programs according to town, age categories, number of stars and more at the Bright Futures website, www.brightfutures.dcf.state.vt.us. This is a site set up by the Vermont Department for Children and Families to provide childcare information. Sinclair says that for parents, it’s all about identifying priorities and creating a healthy relationship with the caregiver. “You really need to know what’s important to you,” she said.

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Babies Babies & & families families State asks for public input on affordable childcare programs Childcare project aims to improve critical early years

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By CHARMAINE LAM VERMONT â€” The Blue Ribbon Commission on Financing High-Quality, Affordable Child Care is calling for public input as it assembles a report about improving access to high-quality childcare. It will take feedback from average people, as well as those involved in professional childcare, at ďŹ ve community forums: on July 25 the commission will be in St. Johnsbury, Burlington and Barre and on July 26 in Rutland and Brattleboro. Almost half of Vermont infants and toddlers likely to need childcare do not have access to any regulated early care and learning programs. Of those that do need care, almost 80 percent do not have access to high-quality programs, according to public awareness and engagement campaign Letâ€™s Grow Kidsâ€™ â€œStalled at the Startâ€? report released in May. Letâ€™s Grow Kids is an initiative of the Permanent Fund for Vermontâ€™s Children. National and statewide attention has also spurred incentives to tackle this issue. The challenges to childcare have come up in the presidential race, and recent national polling has shown public demand for governmental action in childcare efforts. Recent statewide polling has also shown a growing majority of Vermonters who believe the state needs to do more to provide highquality, affordable child care to families that cannot otherwise afford it. The Blue Ribbon Commission was formed in recognition of the challenge a lack of access to childcare poses for Vermonters. This lack of access forces not only families with all parents in the workforce to make tough choices, but also affects Vermontâ€™s economy as childcare challenges make it difďŹ cult for businesses to maintain a stable workforce. The lack of access to affordable childcare

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By ELLIE REINHARDT When problems do begin to arise as children For expectant parents, a lifetime of choices get older, the naturopathic approach harnesses awaits: baby names, what brand of diapers to a number of treatment options including use, what color to paint the nursery and even dietary and lifestyle changes, stress reduction, what kind of doctor to use. manipulative therapies, exercise therapy and Complementary and alternative approaches homeopathy to treat symptoms. to medicine are on the rise, Where a conventional especially in Vermont where approach would use antibinaturopathic medicine is not “It’s not otics or other prescription only a part of the culture, but drugs, naturopathy focuses also recognized by insurance surprising in on causes within the body. companies in the same way as Martin explained that for Vermont that any other physician. treating eczema — a common “It’s not surprising in people would skin rash among children — Vermont that people would she might look to changing have an affinity toward a have an affinity the child’s diet. natural approach to life,” said “We ask ourselves, what’s toward a natural Dr. Katina Martin of Vermont causing this? Why is it presNatural Family Health. approach to life.” ent? What’s going on interDr. Martin is licensed to nally? 80 to 90 percent of the — Dr. Katina Martin, time it’s food,” she said. practice naturopathic mediVermont Natural cine, midwifery and acupuncAdditionally, the natuFamily Health ropathic approach might ture in the state of Vermont. For her, the naturopathic include the use of traditional approach is not only natural, Chinese medicine practices it’s rational. such as acupuncture and herbal treatments. “It’s what our ancestors used and what While acupuncture isn’t normally used makes sense,” she said. until children are older than 10, Dr. Martin According to the Vermont Association of suggests herbal medicines for even her youngNaturopathic Physicians, the naturopathic est patients. approach focuses on six principles. The prinIn the form of capsules or teas, the herbs ciples represent the common bond between often give off a strong, bitter taste, which can NDs around the world: first do no harm, the make this approach tricky, especially for picky healing power of nature, identify and treat the eaters. Martin suggests adding honey and cause, treat the whole person, prevention and maple syrup to mask the taste of any strong doctor as teacher. herb. “Our job is to educate and collaborate with While naturopathy can be used for most our patients on their health care,” Martin said. issues, conventional medicine is sometimes “We’re just trying to be proactive.” necessary. However, according to Martin, For new parents, the natural medicine can be used 90 to 95 naturopathic approach is percent of the time. simple and basic. “There’s definitely a place for “Most newborns conventional medicine, she are born healthy and said. “But it’s nice to have don’t need anything alternatives. We have a lot except proper sleep more tools in our bag to treat and proper nutripatients.” tion,” Martin said. To learn more about natu“We’re helping a ropathy and find a provider parent learn how visit the Vermont Association to care for this new of Naturopathic Physicians being.” website: visit www.vanp.org.

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Babies Babies & & families families Don’t forget your baby’s SUNSCREEN (MS)–Some babies are being exposed to the sun’s damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays in the ﬁrst 6 months of life, when their skin is most vulnerable. In fact, a research team at the University of Miami found that as many as one-third of local parents actively increased their infant’s sun exposure each day, believing mistakenly that it would build their babies’ tolerance to the sun’s rays. As a result, 12 percent of the parents reported that their babies’ skin had tanned before they were 6 months old, and 3 percent said their infants had been sunburned. “Sun exposure can be extremely dangerous for babies due to their thin skin and relative lack of melanin — the skin pigment that provides some sun protection,” says Dr. Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, senior vice president of The Skin C a n c e r

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to reach the child’s car seat. Another option is to install professional protective window ﬁlm. Start Sunscreen at 6 Months. Since infants’ skin is so sensitive, it’s best to keep newborns out of the sun rather than use sunscreen. Beginning at 6 months of age, it’s time to introduce daily sunscreen use. Choose a broadspectrum, water-resistant sunscreen, SPF 15 or higher. Look at active ingredients; zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are good choices, because these physical ﬁlters don’t rely on absorption of chemicals and are less apt to cause a skin reaction. You may want to test sunscreen on the inside of your baby’s wrist. If the child has a little irritation, try another sunscreen. Toddlers move around a lot, so you may need to get creative with your sunscreen application routine. Sunscreen sticks work well for the face and hands, since toddlers are less likely to rub the product into their eyes. Sprays are another good option. Make sure to apply the sunscreen evenly and liberally all over your baby’s exposed skin. For the face, apply into

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â€˘ Condensed Weekend Expectant Parentsâ€™ Class A weekend version of our 6 week course which meets two mornings in one weekend. Highlights pregnancy, labor, birth, breathing/relaxation skills. Meets 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday of one weekend. See on-line schedule for dates.

â€˘ Breastfeeding Class A two-hour evening class for new or expectant mothers to discuss the benefits of breastfeeding to mother and baby, deciding whether or not to breastfeed, returning to work, and more. Meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. You can register on-line or by calling:

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Promoting a safe, healthy and family-centered pregnancy and birth.

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Books

(Continued from Page 1) notion that people shouldnâ€™t shoot did not include a â€œseverabilityâ€? prohinder legal hunting,â€? Selectman near peopleâ€™s homes. But he be- vision. Such a provision â€” which Tom Scanlon said on Thursday. â€œBut lieves that while a 200-foot safety the current draft includes â€” ensures public safety is paramount, particu- zone makes sense in some cases, it that if a judge were to strike down a larly in the more popumight not in others. part of the ordinance, the rest of it lated areas of town.â€? â€œIf I want to go in would remain valid. It is residents from â€œThis is in no back of my house and Middlebury is among many Verthose more populated way intended target practice, I want mont towns that have enacted fireareas â€” surrounding to obstruct or to target practice,â€? he arm ordinances similar to the one Lake Dunmore and in said. Salisbury is trying to pass, accordhinder legal the village â€” who lobâ€œIf you use your ing to Scanlon. He is optimistic the bied for the repeal of hunting.â€? head, you donâ€™t need ordinance will be affirmed by Tuesthe â€œSalisbury Ordiâ€” Selectman to pass all these laws,â€? dayâ€™s vote. nance Restricting the Tom Scanlon Laroche added. â€œI think it will (be upheld), based Discharge of Firearms,â€? But town officials on my conversations with people,â€? according to town officials. said they believe the new ordinance Scanlon said. â€œThere have been complaints of makes sense. Rebecca S. Holmes is editor of shooting in the village,â€? said SelectScanlon began research on the The Spotted Salamander, a comwoman Ramona â€œPedieâ€? Oâ€™Brien. ordinance upon the admunity newsletter for â€œWhen out of the blue you hear a vice of a Vermont Fish â€œIf you use Salisbury. She wrote gun blast go off, itâ€™s scary. We want & Game warden. The an opinion piece on the your head, you to keep things as safe as possible.â€? warden, Scanlon said, firearms ordinance in donâ€™t need to The new law specifically prohib- suggested enacting such the recently published its â€œthe firing or discharge of a fire- a law would be easier pass all these summer 2016 edition arm â€Ś within a safety zone of 200 than the alternative: Ad- laws.â€? of the publication. feet from any residence, building or vising individual propâ€œLetâ€™s not let this law â€” Gill Laroche camper in the High Density Residen- erty owners post their go down because only a tial/Village Center (HDR district), or land as â€œsafety zones.â€? few people show up at the Lakeshore District Areas,â€? the The board last year passed a first the polls,â€? she concludes. â€œAfter all, ordinance language reads. draft of the law, but quickly with- your child, your husband, your wife, The ordinance does not prevent drew it after discovering a few er- your dog or your visitor could be a residents from using a firearm to rors. That first draft included the victim. Letâ€™s keep Salisbury resikill a rabid animal or in self defense word â€œhunting,â€? when only the state dents safe.â€? within the specified 200 feet of a has the ability to regulate that activReporter John Flowers is at home. Law enforcement officials are ity, according to Scanlon. And it also johnf@addisonindependent.com. also exempt from the regulations. Violation of the ordinance would be a civil matter, enforced in the â€œVermont Judicial Bureau or in Addison County Superior Court,â€? according to the ordinance. An initial violation of the law would carry a $150 fine; a second offense would set you back $300; and third and subsequent offenses would result in a $500 fine. By statute, the ordinance would have taken effect within 60 days of its passage by the selectboard on April 26. But Town Clerk Sue Scott received a petition on June 9 signed by 50 registered voters asking that the selectboard rescind the law. So residents will vote by Australian ballot this Tuesday, July 19, on the matter of affirming or tossing the new law. The polls at the town office will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. A â€œnoâ€? vote will keep the ordinance in force and a â€œyesâ€? vote will repeal the ordinance. A full copy of the ordinance is available on the town website www. townofsalisbury.org or at the town Call to Schedule Delivery office. Green or Dry Gill Laroche, a resident of Upper Plains Road, is among those who (Kiln Processed)* signed the citizensâ€™ petition. Certified for Laroche, a hunter, agrees with the

(Continued from Page 16) the larger Addison County and Vermont communities understand the migrant farmworker experience. Migrant education programs in the Northeast have also reached out for copies of the comic books. â€œPeople in the larger community are often shocked at these stories,â€? Mejia said. â€œThey have no idea of the tearing apart of the families and of the difficulties faced by this community.â€? In addition to community outreach, the English versions of the comics have been useful in securing grants and funding for the project. The El viaje mas caro/The Mostly Costly Journey team has distributed the comics at ArtsRiot, Comic-Con and a recent Northeast Organic Farming Association conference

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to raise awareness for their cause. The comics are free of charge to the public and can be requested from the Open Door Clinic in Middlebury. As the project continues to move forward, Doucet said that the cartoon booklets will at some point probably come to an end. However, she wants to provide a space where the migrant worker community can come together and continue to build a community through storytelling. â€œI donâ€™t want (this project) to end because so many people have so many stories to tell,â€? Doucet said. â€œI donâ€™t feel like this is a project that ever has an end nor deserves to end, because new people are always coming into the population with fresh experiences and stories to tell.â€?

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WE HAVE OUR FIRST ENTRY OF THE 2016 GARDEN GAME! Pam Thomas of Whiting was a regular player in our game last year and won the onion and cantaloupe categories! Sheâ€™s back this year to start our game with a radish that measured 8 inches around. She says sheâ€™s enjoying her radishes in potato salad and that she just planted her second row! Do you have any vegetables that are ready to enter into our game?!

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MONDAY

SPORTS Friends, family and fun Vergennes swim team always a community fixture By ELLIE REINHARDT his senior year of high school and VERGENNES — A crowded pool immediately joined the winter swim deck was buzzing with swimmers team after years of swimming in young and old, families and friends Connecticut. At Vergennes Union as the Vergennes Champs took down High School he met Melanie, who the St. Albans Sharks in a July 12 grew up in Vergennes with her twin Champlain Valley Swim League sister, Melissa Muzzy. All have reMeet. turned to raise their own families. And for this fun-oriented team, The swimming Clarks now range that’s nothing out of the ordinary. from 5, Casey, to 12, Adam. Be“We come together tween these two are as a family,” said Addie Will, 7 and Acadia, Brooks, 14. “It starts at “I support 10. Their cousins, Jarthe first practice, where them, you ret Muzzy, 13; Nate we play a lot of games can probably Muzzy, 11; and Reese and do a lot of team Muzzy, 5, are also part hear me, I bonding.” of the family dynasty. Brooks has been like to yell. I “I like the fact that all swimming for the past cheer for Ellie of my kids, even though eight years and continthey’re spread out, are when she’s ues to come back every on the same team,” said summer with her two swimming. Bill Clark. “They’re little sisters, Ellie, 6 and She gets out cheering for each other Olivia, 12. and we can do this as and says, “I support them, you a family. Every other ‘Addie, I can can probably hear me, sport, they’re on difI like to yell,” she said. hear you ferent teams because “I cheer for Ellie when when I’m in of their ages. But here, she’s swimming. She the pool, why they’re on the same gets out and says, ‘Adteam. There’s someare you so die, I can hear you when thing really special I’m in the pool, why are loud!’” about that.” you so loud!’” Even the two young— Addie Brooks The Brooks girls are est, Casey Clark and only one of many famiReese Muzzy — both in lies swimming together and cheer- their first year on the team — suping each other on. port each other in their races. Bill Clark and his wife Melanie, of “Look what she got!” exclaimed Ferrisburgh, have four kids of their Casey as she pointed to her cousins’ own on the team, plus two nephews first-place heat ribbon. and a niece. “Plus she got a personal best like Bill Clark moved to the area for me,” she added with a grin.

THE CLARK FAMILY, Casey, 5, left, Will, 7, Acadia, 10, and Adam, 12, have grown up swimming for the Vergennes swim team. The children are seen here with their dad, Bill, and mom, Melanie. Independent photo/Trent Campbell

While Casey and Reese represent a growing number of new swimmers, Max Ratti-Bicknell and his family prove that it pays off to stick around. Ratti-Bicknell, 17, has been on the

Champs don’t pass road TEST By ANDY KIRKALDY ESSEX — The host Town of Essex Swim Team defeated the Vergennes Champs, 351-140, in Thursday Champlain Valley Swim League action. Highlighting the Champs efforts was under-8 swimmer Will Clark, who won three races. Nathan Viera won two U-14 boys races, and Allison Croke, Amelia Lamothe and Grace LeBeau earned one victory apiece. The Champs’ U-10 and U-14 girls’ relay teams swept both the medley and freestyle races to account for all the Vergennes relay victories. Champs earning top-three finishes in individual events and scoring points for their team were: BUTTERFLY • U-8 boys: 1. W. Clark, 21.51. • U-10 girls: 2. Madelyn Giroux.

• U-10 boys: 2. Parker Kayhart. • U-12 girls: 1. A. Croke, 34.96. • U-12 boys: 3. Carson Hoffman. • U-14 girls: 2. Leah Croke; 3. Anna Rakowski. • U-14 boys: 2. N. Viera; 3. Jarret Muzzy. • U-18 girls: 3. Olivia Hawkins. • U-18 boys: 2. Jacob Viera. BACKSTROKE • U-8 girls: 3. Lamothe. • U-8 boys: 1. W. Clark, 22.54. • U-10 girls: 3. Giroux. • U-10 boys: 3. Ethan Croke. • U-12 girls: 2. A. Croke. • U-12 boys: 3. Adam Clark. • U-14 girls: 2. L. Croke; 3. A. Rakowski. • U-14 boys: 2. Muzzy. • U-18 girls: 3. Hawkins. • U-18 boys: 3. J. Viera. BREASTSTROKE • U-8 girls: 1. Lamothe, 30.44.

• U-8 boys: 1. W. Clark, 23.62. • U-10 girls: 2. Acadia Clark; 3. Carlyn Rapoport. • U-12 girls: 3. Sierra Bertrand. • U-12 boys: 2. Noah Engvall. • U-14 girls: 1. G. LeBeau, 42.09; 2. Emma Beauchemin. • U-14 boys: 1. N. Viera, 32.53. • U-18 girls: 3. Hawkins. • U-18 boys: 2. Ethan Sausville; 3. Dylan Rapoport. FREESTYLE • U-8 girls: 3. Eleanor Brooks. • U-8 boys: 3. Quinn LeBeau. • U-10 girls: 2. C. Rapoport. • U-10 boys: 3. Kayhart. • U-12 girls: 3. A. Croke. • U-12 boys: 3. Hoffman. • U-14 girls: 3. L. Croke. • U-14 boys: 1. N. Viera, 26.96; 2. Muzzy. • U-18 girls: 3. Hawkins. • U-18 boys: 2. J. Viera.

team for 10 years. His father, Tim Bicknell, has been cheering for the Champs as a swimmer and now a parent since its inaugural year. “As soon as the pool opened, there was a swim team,” said Bicknell,

who joined the team with his four siblings when local businessman and lawyer Sam Fishman decided to build the pool. Tim Bicknell’s younger brother, (See Support, Page 27)

Middlebury Swim Team tips Winooski to earn first win By ANDY KIRKALDY MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Swim Team earned its first win of the summer on Thursday, defeating visiting Winooski, 163-124. Because of Winooski’s low numbers, coaches for both teams decided not to count relay results in the final score — Winooski could field relay teams in only four of 20 races. Organizers said the meet was also designated as a collection evening for the HOPE food shelf and that a generous amount of personal care items and non-perishable foods were set to be delivered on Friday. In the pool, MST swimmers Devon Kearns and Holly Staats

won three races apiece, while Emersyn Brookman, Jacob Brookman, Connor McNamara, Clyde Malholtra and Julian Schmitt claimed two victories each. The MST boys swept all the places in the 14-and-under and U-18 events. MST swimmers earning points for their team with top-three finishes in individual races were: BUTTERFLY • U-10 girls: 2. Lucy Poduschnick; 3. E. Brookman. • U-10 boys: 1. McNamara, 23.47; • U-12 girls: 1. Staats, 39.48; 2. Fairley Olson. • U-14 girls: 2. Ellie Ross; 3. Rachel Merrill. (See MST, Page 27)

Addison Independent, Monday, July 18, 2016 — PAGE 27

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ADDIE BROOKS, LEFT, Emma Hughes and twins Jordan and Sydney Jewell are good friends who swim together for the Vergennes Champs swim team.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

PETER BICKNELL, LEFT, Tim Bicknell, Max Ratti-Bicknell and Casey Ratti have a long family history with the Vergennes Champs swim team. Brothers Peter and Tim swam for the first Vergennes swim team decades ago, and Tim and Casey’s son, Max, 17, has been swimming on the team for 10 years.

Support (Continued from Page 26) Peter Bicknell, now coaches for the Addison Otters, the area’s winter swim team. He comes back to the meets to check in with some of his winter swimmers over the summer. “I’m here for the athletes,” he said. Max Ratti-Bicknell is one of the oldest Champs and is an obvious leader for the younger swimmers. He knows the ropes and is always willing to give some advice. “I remember flashbacks when I was a kid, looking up to the older kids and thinking wow,

I want to be just like them,” he “It’s definitely more about said. “And now I’m one of the “I remember having fun than it is about the older kids. It’s kind of weird flashbacks when I competition,” she said. “It’s seeing the little kids run up was a kid, looking more about being goofy and to me screaming, ‘Max I just up to the older kids dancing, we do a lot of dancfinished my race.’ I remember and thinking wow, ing and singing.” how they felt. It brings everyJosh Cook, 20, and Andie I want to be just thing full circle.” Blaser, 22, are Bechtold’s two Ratti-Bicknell is part of a like them.” assistant coaches this summer. — Max Ratti-Bicknell The trio lead the early morning growing team of more than 100 swimmers. While some practices together, 7 to 8 a.m. kids also swim on winter leagues, for most for swimmers 11 and up, and 8 to 9 a.m. for it’s an opportunity to hang out with family and swimmers 10 and under. friends during the summer in a relaxed enviFor most, it’s the early-morning wake up call ronment. that deters them from the sport. But according “I think its especially fun to swim in a sum- to Ratti-Bicknell, it only takes two weeks to unmer league,” said Bill Clark. “It’s still com- derstand the team, sport and dedication. petitive but there’s more of a focus on fun and “Just stick with it,” he said. “Early mornthere’s more of a casual environment. This is a ing practices, when the water is freezing cold, weeknight and it feels like a Saturday.” discourage just about everybody. But if you Head coach Jen Bechtold has led the team stick it out for at least two weeks, the water for the past four years and makes sure the team definitely starts to warm up. It gets 100 times is always focused on having fun together. better.”

MCTV SCHEDULE Channels 15 & 16 MCTV Channel 15 Tuesday, July 19 5:30 a.m. Selectboard 8 a.m. Congregational Church Service 9:30 a.m. Las Promesas de Dios 10 a.m. Selectboard, DRB 1:04 p.m. Green Mt. Club End to Enders Panel 2:31 p.m. Ron Hadley-WW2 3:30 p.m. Green Mt. Care Board 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:21 p.m. Fire Department 7 p.m. Selectboard 9:15 p.m. Ron Hadley-WW2 10 p.m. Green Mt. Club End to Enders Panel Wednesday, July 20 5 a.m. Public Affairs 7:30 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 10 a.m. Selectboard, DRB 12:15 p.m. Ron Hadley-WW2 4:30 p.m. Lifelines 5 p.m. Addiction Help VT 5:30 p.m. Las Promesas de Dios 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Ron Hadley-WW2 7:30 p.m. Selectboard Thursday, July 21 5 a.m. Ron Hadley-WW2 9:30 a.m. Las Promesas de Dios 10 a.m. Candidates Noon Selectboard, Public Affairs 5:30 p.m. Eckankar 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Zero Energy Now 8:02 p.m. Ron Hadley-WW2 9 p.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs Friday, July 22 6 a.m. Green Mountain Care Board 10 a.m. Selectboard, DRB 3:30 p.m. Las Promesas de Dios

4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 5:30 p.m. Eckankar 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Selectboard 9 p.m. Lifelines 9:30 p.m. DRB Saturday, July 23 5 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 9 a.m. Eckankar 9:30 a.m. Las Promesas de Dios 10 a.m. Selectboard, DRB 3:30 p.m. Addiction Help VT 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. Rep. Betty Nuovo 7 p.m. Green Mountain Care Board Sunday, July 24 9 a.m. Catholic Mass 9:30 a.m. Las Promesas de Dios 10 a.m. Green Mountain Veterans for Peace 11 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 12:30 p.m. Selectboard 4 p.m. Congregational Church Service 6:30 p.m. Addiction Help VT 7 p.m. Catholic Mass 8 p.m. Las Promesas de Dios 8:30 p.m. Eckankar Monday, July 25 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 Service 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Las Promesas de Dios 8 p.m. Zero Energy Now 10:30 p.m. Green Mountain Veterans for Peace 11:30 p.m. DRB

(Continued from Page 26) • U-14 boys: 1. Kearns, 35.41; 2. Oliver Poduschnick. • U-18 girls: 2. Harriett Milligan. • U-18 boys: 1. Schmitt, 35.38. BACKSTROKE • U-8 girls: 3. Sarah Bevere. • U-8 boys: 3. Constantin Bellman. • U-10 girls: 1. L. Poduschnick, 24.97; 3. Kaitlyn Sulik-Doty. • U-12 girls: 1. Staats, 37.81. • U-12 boys: 1. Malhotra, 50.48. • U-14 girls: 3. Izzie Olson. • U-14 boys: 1. O. Poduschnick, 34.50; 2. Charlie Hodson. • U-18 girls: 1. Milligan, 39.37; 3. Calista Carl. • U-18 boys: 1. Schmitt, 34.78; 2. Jacob Brookman, 35.69. BREASTSTROKE • U-10 girls: 1. E. Brookman, 22.60; 3. Lila Cook-Yoder. • U-10 boys: 1. McNamara, 19.28. • U-12 girls: 2. Mischa Yurista; 3. Natalie Rockwell. • U-14 girls: 1. Ross, 31.11; 3. Merrill. • U-14 boys: 1. Kearns, 30.42; 3. Nathan Stone, 33.29. • U-18 girls: 3. Kess Moulton. • U-18 boys: 1. J. Brookman, 30.95. FREESTYLE • U-8 girls: 3. Oprea Littlefield. • U-8 boys: 3. Jorgen Pirrung. • U-10 girls: 1. E. Brookman, 19.65; 2. L. Poduschnick. • U-10 boys: 2. McNamara. • U-12 girls: 1. Staats, 32.32; 3. Yurista. • U-12 boys: 1. Malhotra, 38.04. • U-14 girls: 2. Ross. • U-14 boys: 1. Kearns, 27.22; 2. O. Poduschnick. • U-18 girls: 1. Moulton, 30.27; 3. Carl. • U-18 boys: 1. J. Brookman; 2. Schmitt.

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METV Channel 16 Tuesday, July 19 5:30 a.m. Addiction Help VT 8:30 a.m. Festival on-the-Green 11:30 a.m. Yoga Noon Growing Bright Futures 12:30 p.m. Chronique Francophone 1 p.m. Festival on-the-Green 4 p.m. Growing Bright Futures 4:30 p.m. Festival on-the-Green 7 p.m. ACSD Board 8:30 p.m. The Story Matters 10 p.m. Festival on-the-Green Wednesday, July 20 6 a.m. Middlebury Five-0 6:30 a.m. Growing Bright Futures 7 a.m. The Story Matters 7:30 a.m. Yoga 8 a.m. Festival on-the-Green 10 a.m. Growing Bright Futures 10:30 a.m. Festival on-the-Green Noon Middlebury Five-0 12:30 p.m. Story Matters 1 p.m. Festival on-the-Green 9 p.m. Festival on-the-Green Thursday, July 21 6:40 a.m. Yoga 7 a.m. Chronique Francophone 7:30 a.m. Growing Bright Futures 8 a.m. The Story Matters 8:30 a.m. Festival on-the-Green Noon Festival on-the-Green 4 p.m. Festival on-the-Green 5:30 p.m. Festival on-the-Green 8 p.m. Middlebury Five-0 8:30 p.m. Festival on-the-Green Friday, July 22 4:30 a.m. Festival on-the-Green 6 a.m. The Story Matters 6:40 a.m. Yoga

7:30 a.m. Chronique Francophone 8:30 a.m. Middlebury Five-0 9 a.m. ACSD Board 10:15 a.m. Festival on-the-Green 3 p.m. Festival on-the-Green 7:30 p.m. Chronique Francophone 8 p.m. Growing Bright Futures 9 p.m. Festival on-the-Green Saturday, July 23 6:40 a.m. Yoga 7 a.m. Yoga 7:30 a.m. Festival on-the-Green 10 a.m. Middlebury Five-0 12:30 p.m. Festival on-the-Green 5:30 p.m. The Story Matters 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Growing Bright Futures 7:30 p.m. Festival on-the-Green 9 p.m. Festival on-the-Green Sunday, July 24 5:30 a.m. Festival on-the-Green 7:10 a.m. Yoga 7:30 a.m. Chronique Francophone Noon Middlebury Five-0 2:30 p.m. The Story Matters 3 p.m. Festival on-the-Green 5:30 p.m. Chronique Francophone 6 p.m. Festival on-the-Green 8:30 p.m. The Story Matters 9 p.m. Middlebury Five-0 Monday, July 25 5 a.m. Middlebury Five-0 7:30 a.m. Festival on-the-Green 9 a.m. Chronique Francophone 9:30 a.m. Yoga Noon Festival on-the-Green 3 p.m. ACSD Board 5:30 p.m. Growing Bright Futures 9 p.m. Festival on-the-Green

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Pet Pages What every dog owner needs to know about heartworm testing (StatePoint) — Your dog is your best friend, and you take good care of him, making sure he gets quality food and exercise, immunizations and heartworm medication. Why, then, does your veterinarian also insist on a yearly heartworm test? Chances are, your veterinarian is following the advice of the American Heartworm Society (AHS), whose mission it is to lead the veterinary profession and the public in the understanding of heartworm disease. “The AHS recommends annual testing for all dogs,” explains veterinary parasitologist and AHS board member Dr. Patricia Payne. “Heartworm is a devastating disease. It is preventable and can be treated in dogs, but early detection is essential.” UNPROTECTED DOGS ARE AT RISK Along with testing, the AHS recommends year-round administration of heartworm preventives. Unfortunately, says Dr. Payne, far too many dogs do not receive this measure of care. Almost two-thirds of dogs in the U.S. that are seen by veterinarians are given no preventives at all, according to studies conducted by heartworm medication manufacturers. Among those on prevention medication, far too many are only given medication in spring, summer and fall, when

the mosquitoes that transmit heartworm larvae are active. Because weather is unpredictable and hardy mosquitoes can survive indoors as well as outdoors in protected areas, so-called “seasonal” usage creates ample opportunity for animals to unintentionally become infected. MISTAKES CAN HAPPEN Another factor is human — and animal — error. “Pet owners who give heartworm medications yearround and on time are to be commended,” says Dr. Payne. “Even so, it is still possible for heartworm infection to occur. The following are three scenarios that make heartworm testing a necessity for all dogs: • Even the most diligent owner can forget a dose now and then. “If you have medication left when your veterinarian reminds you that it’s time to purchase more preventive, it’s a pretty clear sign that you missed a dose or two,” says Dr. Payne. • Not all pills are swallowed, and not all topical medications are properly applied. If your dog vomits or spits out a pill when you aren’t look-

ing — or if a topical medication isn’t absorbed completely — a pet may be less protected than you think. • Heartworm resistance is rare but real. “Owners can rest assured that heartworm medications are highly effective, but a few cases of heartworm strains that are resistant to common preventives have been documented,” explains Dr. Payne, adding that the issue is being studied by the AHS. TEST ANNUALLY The good news for owners is that heartworm testing is simple and inexpensive. “Your veterinarian can easily conduct this simple blood test during a dog’s annual or semiannual wellness visit,” assures Dr. Payne. “If your dog tests positive, treatment can begin. With a negative test result, an owner has the peace of mind of knowing that his or her pet has been protected for another year.”

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ADULT ALL- RECOVERY Group Meeting for anyone over 18 who is struggling with addiction disorders. Fridays, 3-4 p.m. at the Turning Point Center. A great place to meet with your peers who are in recovery. Bring a friend in recovery. For info call 802-388-4249 or 802-683-5569 or visit www. turningpointaddisonvt.org.

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS MONDAY: As Bill Sees It Meeting Noon-1:00 PM. Big Book Meeting 7:30-8:30 PM. Both held at The Turning Point Center in The Marbleworks, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS THURSDAY: Big Book Meeting Noon-1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center in the Marbleworks, Middlebury. Speaker Meeting 7:30-8:30 PM at St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (On the Green).

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

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

MAKING RECOVERY EASIER (MRE). Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Turning Point Center. This will be a facilitated group meeting for those struggling with the decision to attend 12-Step Programs. It will be limited to explaining and discussing our feelings about the 12-Step Programs to create a better understanding of how they can help a person in recovery on his/her life’s journey. A certificate will be issued at the end of all the sessions. Please bring a friend in recovery who is also contemplating 12-Step Programs.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP - For families and friends of problem drinkers. Anonymous, confidential and free. At the Turning Point Center in the Marbleworks, Middlebury. 7:30-8:30 PM Friday evenings. AL-ANON: FOR FAMILIES and friends affected by someone’s drinking. Members share experience, strength and hope to solve common problems. Newcomers welcome. Confidential. St. Stephen’s Church (use front side door and go to basement) in Middlebury, Sunday nights 7:15-8:15 pm.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS BRISTOL MEETINGS: Sunday, Discussion Meeting 4:00-5:00 PM. Wednesday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00-8:00 PM. Friday, Big Book Meeting, 6:00-7:00 PM. All held at the Howden Hall, 19 West Street. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS FRIDAY: Discussion Meeting Noon-1:00 PM at The Turning Point in The Marbleworks, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS SATURDAY: Discussion Meeting 9:00-10:00 AM at the Middlebury United Methodist Church. Discussion Meeting 10:00-11:00 AM. Beginners’ Meeting 6:30-7:30 PM. These two meetings are held at The Turning Point Center in The Marbleworks, Middlebury. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS SUNDAY: 12 Step Meeting 9:00-10:00 AM held at the Middlebury United Methodist Church on N. Pleasant Street. Came to Believe Meeting 1:00-2:00 PM held at The Turning Point Center in The Marbleworks, Middlebury.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS TUESDAYS: 12 Step Meetings; Noon-1:00 PM. AND 7:30-8:30 PM. Both held at The Turning Point Center in The Marbleworks, Middlebury. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS WEDNESDAY: Big Book Meeting 7:15-8:15 AM is held at the Middlebury United Methodist Church on N. Pleasant Street. Discussion Meeting Noon-1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NORTH FERRISBURGH MEETINGS: Sunday, Daily Reflections Meeting 6:00-7:00 PM, at the United Methodist Church, Old Hollow Rd. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS RIPTON MEETINGS: Monday, As Bill Sees It Meeting 7:15-8:15 AM. Thursday, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions Meeting 7:15-8:15 AM. Both held at Ripton Firehouse, Dugway Rd.

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

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Paulette Meader, of Vergennes, has been serving as the President of the Vergennes Senior group for the past three years. Working alongside CVAA Meal Site Coordinator Michelle Sullivan, Paulette helps to run their monthly meetings. The group provides meals and activities for the senior lunches held at Armory Lane. Paulette describes, “I really enjoy working with Michelle and getting involved with the program has allowed me to make so many friends. It gets me out, and helps me stay connected.” Thank you, Paulette!

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

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC/PLC Technician Middlebury, VT

Agri-Mark has a full-time immediate opening for a Maintenance Mechanic to work in our Middlebury, VT facility. Flexible work schedule required, including working nights, weekends, and holidays. A successful candidate will have at least a journeyman’s electrical license and/or strong PLC experience or have a strong maintenance background. The candidate should be well versed in PLC control systems, VFD’s, pneumatics, and production plant equipment. Must be able to work both independently and as a team member. Excellent troubleshooting and maintaining plant equipment in a food production environment. Agri-Mark oﬀers a competitive starting wage, health, dental and vision, pension, 401(k), etc. Apply in person, by email to aleblanc@ agrimark.net or send your resume with cover letter to:

Agri-Mark

Attn: Ashley LeBlanc 869 Exchange Street Middlebury, VT 05753 EOE M/F/D/V

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Middlebury Physical Therapy Full Time-Flexible Hours e are looking for a PT committed to personali ed care to join our team. e speciali e in Sports Medicine, eneral Orthopedics and Back ehabilitation with subspecialties in Lymphedema, omen’s ealth and Pelvic Pain. e are seeking a full time Physical Therapist with strong manual skills to treat patients one on one. e are committed to providing quality care in an ever changing health care environment. ew grad considered.

Send esume to: udy olmes Middlebury Physical Therapy 95 Colonial Drive Middlebury VT 05753 mptjudy@sover.net

Basin Harbor Club, recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont in 2014, 2015 and 2016 has opened for our 130th season on Lake Champlain. We are currently accepting applications for multiple seasonal full and part-time positions for July through October. ,AUNDRY 3UPERVISOR s 'ARDENERS ,AUNDRY 7ORKERS s 'ROUNDS 7ORKERS !0 #OORDINATOR s "ELL 3TAFF Certain candidates could be eligible for on-property housing. All candidates must be willing and able to pass a background check prior to employment. Seasonal employee benefits include, employee meals during work in the cafeteria for $3.00 (includes hot buffet, salad bar, sandwich bar, dessert, fruit, and drinks), free uniforms, and employee discounts on lodging, food, spa and property activities. For full position listings and to apply on line go to www.basinharbor.com/jobs.

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Help Wanted

Middlebury’s non-proﬁt senior living community

EastView is Middlebury’s Premier Non-Proﬁt Senior Community. Nestled on 40 acres with tremendous views, Eastview offers Independent Living, Residential Care, and Memory Care. We foster independence and freedom, promote a high quality of life, and pride ourselves on providing the highest quality senior living environment while responding to the changing needs of those we serve. EastView is a growing community and we have a number of positions available. Health Care Nurse Care Givers

Dining Facilities Host Maintenance Servers Cook Dishwasher

Administraion Concierge/Receptionist

For more information about EastView at Middlebury, go to: www.eastviewmiddlebury.com. Interested candidates please email greatplacetowork@eastviewmiddlebury.com or send resume with cover letter to: Human Resources EastView at Middlebury 100 Eastview Terrace Middlebury, VT 05753 EOE

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

Help Wanted

HOUSEKEEPER FOR SMALL BED & BREAKFAST restaurant. Responsibilities include: cleaning of 5 overnight rooms and bathrooms, laundry, 3 restaurant dining rooms and all public spaces. We are looking for a detailed oriented, reliable, team player who is self-motivated and takes pride in their work, understanding the critical part this position plays in the overall picture. Part time days, 20-28 hours per week. Weekend and holidays required. Please send resume and cover letter to: info@innatbaldwincreek.com or call Doug at 802-453-2432.

LOG TRUCK DRIVER Family owned sawmill in Bristol, VT looking for a log truck driver to replace an experienced employee retiring this fall. Truck driving experience required and valid CDL. Patience and a calm approach to driving are needed for a successful career. Summer/ winter 60 to 70 hours, spring/ fall 50 hours. Haul logs from corridor between Bristol, VT and Elizabethtown NY. Wages depending on experience and ability. Send resume to or stop by The A. Johnson Co., LLC, 995 S 116 Rd, Bristol, VT 05443. 802-453-4884, vermontlumber.com.

NEWSPAPER READERS WANTED to participate in an in-person research project. Participants will receive $100. We want to know your opinions about what separates the great newspapers from the good ones. The research will be conducted during the last two weeks of July in Dedham, MA, and your 3-hour interview can be scheduled at your convenience. If you are an avid reader of daily and/or weekly newspapers, please call the New England Newspaper & Press Association at (781) 320-8042 for more info, or go to www.noy.nenpa.com.

SHARE YOUR HOME with a person with disability. Rewarding opportunity for your family! The annual tax-free stipend ranges from $25,000 to $28,000. Plus room and board payment of $8,500/ year and respite budget. Great team support provided. Must have good driving record and clean background. Visit our website to learn about the individuals looking for a home in Addison County. http://www.csac-vt. org/careers/current-opportunities.html/title/shared-living-providers. Or call Keiko at Community Associates, 802-388-4021.

Help Wanted

Patricia A. Hannaford Regional Technical School District VACANCY Position: Diesel Power Technology Instructor 1.0 Diesel Technology instructor for the 2016-2017 school year. Location: Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center – Middlebury, VT Responsibilities: Provide instruction in all aspects of the Diesel industry to 11 and 12 grade students. Preparing students to successfully take state assessments, enter the workforce and attend post-secondary institutions is paramount. Requirements: • Vermont licensure in Career Technical Education/Diesel or ability to gain licensure via Teacher Education Program. • Associates Degree or equivalent & ability to pass PRAXIS exam. • A minimum of 5-years’ experience as a diesel technician with current ASE certification preferred • Successful experience in teaching and managing standards to meet the state plan for career technical education preferred. Interested parties should send a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, and letters of reference to: D. Lynn Coale, Superintendent 51 Charles Avenue Middlebury, VT 05753 or email: lcoale@pahcc.org E.O.E.

In our Middlebury office we currently have the following openings: • Office Assistant - responsible for supporting the branch credit function including the complete and timely preparation of loan documents, assisting loan officers with closing loans, and general office administrative support. • Financial Services Assistant - responsible for delivering high quality financial services and software support to customers. • Controller – CPA required, responsible for the accounting and reporting functions, including internal controls. For detailed job descriptions, please visit our website at: www.yankeeaca.com/en/About-Us/Career-Opportunities.aspx. To be considered for a position please send a cover letter and resume to:

Ruchel St. Hilaire, Yankee Farm Credit 289 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05495 or e-mail Ruchel@yankeeaca.com Yankee Farm Credit is an equal employment opportunity employer, disabled and veterans.

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t e Classiﬁeds twi e a wee in t e Addison Independent.

The Arbors at Shelburne: A Benchmark Senior Living Community is focused entirely on serving people living with Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and all memory related diseases.

$1500 SIGN ON BONUS • LNA’s-full time days • Non-licensed Nurses’ Aides-full time days Must mention this ad and accept full time day shift employment to receive the sign on bonus. Please call and ask for Alysha to schedule an interview or stop in to complete an application and on-the-spot interview. The Arbors at Shelburne Attn: Alysha Curtis 687 Harbor Road Shelburne,VT 05482 802-985-8600 • acurtis@benchmarkquality.com

POT WASHER. WEEKENDS PLUS. Through summer and into school year. Great position for local high schooler looking to learn about food in a hardworking positive environment. Stop in for an application or fill out on line at: Ottercreekbakery.com. WANTED ENERGETIC AND SMART helpers. In Bristol, former professor of art needs garden, studio and kitchen assistance. $10 - $15 per hour. 802-453-6975. OFFICE PERSON NEEDED. Mike’s Auto is now taking applications for an office person. Duties will include: writing estimates and invoices, taking care of U-Haul, some used car paperwork and light cleaning. Person must be neat, organized and honest. Must be able to pass a background check. Apply in person at Mike’s Auto, 19A Elm Street, Middlebury; or Rte. 7, New Haven location. PROGRAM ASSISTANT - BOYS & GIRLS Club of Greater Vergennes. M-F, 2:30 – 6:30 pm. Oversees club environment; mentors club members ages 10-18; plans & implement activities. High school diploma required; 2 years experience working with teens/ kids in group setting. Apply in person at club: 55 School Street, Vergennes. TOWN HALL THEATER: ACCOUNTANT Town Hall Theater seeks an accountant. A two-year degree and two years of experience are required, as well as mastery of QuickBooks. Experience with non-profits is a plus. The position is flexible, and generally 8 hours a week. E-mail a resume to: executivedirector@ townhalltheater.org or call: 802-388-1436 to set up an interview. YEAR ROUND WAITSTAFF needed for busy family restaurant. Apply in person to Rosie’s Restaurant, Rte 7 South, Middlebury.

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CLASSIFIEDS Help Wanted

WE NEED YOU. RINGER HOME CARE is looking for a dependable, caring person to join our team. We will train you. We offer flexible shifts, competitive wages and a great work environment. Call Angie at 802-877-1363 or e-mail ringerhomecare@gmail.com, if interested.

For Sale

Vacation Rentals

USED 24’ CAMPER needs a lot of TLC. $500, 802-897-5021.

LAKE DUNMORE CABINS, sandy waterfront, sundock, screened porch. Recently renovated kitchen and bath with shower. Daily, weekly, monthly. No pets. Starting $150. Mid-week discount $120. Linens not included. Suitable for 4. Sunsetlodgevermont@msn. com, 802-352-4722.

Lawn and Garden

10-SPEED TREK 3500 mountain bike, 19.5” frame. In very good shape. Best offer. 518-339-0885.

STANDARD GROUNDS is a full service landscape and property maintenance company bringing professionalism to Addison County. Specializing in: lawn & garden care, landscape design, tree removal, logging, stone masonry. Contact us at: 603-306-7921 or butterwickfarm@standardmilk. com.

1979 SHOOP THOROUGHBRED 2 horse trailer, 69 inches high. Good running condition. Electric brakes. Needs wiring attention. $3400 OBO. Bristol Cliffs’ Farm, 49 Bristol Cliffs Drive, Bristol, VT 05443. Call for an appointment 802-453-3567.

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 Sale

Vacation Rentals

For Rent 1,800 SQ. FT. WAREHOUSE as is or renovate to suit. Creek Road, Middlebury. 802-558-6092. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT in Brandon. $750/month. Completely renovated. 802-558-1069. 277 MAIN STREET, VERGENNES Available now. Quiet, renovated 7 room apartment. Laundry hookups, heat, hot water, porch and parking. $1235 per month. Call 802-862-7467.

APARTMENT SIZE GAS STOVES. Good condition $175. 802-475-2343. CEDAR POSTS for sale. 8 footers, no points. 802-388-4831. BUY NOW AND SAVE up to $300. Maxim Outdoor Wood Pellet Furnace by Central Boiler. Heat your entire home and hot water. Call today. Boivin Farm Supply 802-475-4007. LIFT CHAIR, EXCELLENT CONDITION. Blue fabric. New $1,100. Asking $500 or OBO. Call 802-462-2370. 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. NEW 2016 DISPLAY 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. 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.NorwoodSawmills. com, 1-800-578-1363, ext. 300N.

For Rent

Wood Heat

BRANDON - LARGE, SPACIOUS UPSTAIRS one bedroom apartment. $780 per month. Heat, electric included. Nice backyard, off-street parking. No pets, no smoking. 802-247-9898.

BRISTOL RENTALS, WOODLAND APARTMENTS Included: heat, water & trash. 1 bedroom $645, 1 bedroom $775 & 2 bedroom $885. Located on Woodland Drive. Coin washer and dryer in each building. mndlyter@comcast.net or 802-453-3693.

MIDDLEBURY 2 BEDROOM CONDO for lease, Middlebury. Open kitchen, living room floor plan, walk out deck, garage. Easy walk to downtown or Middlebury College. Quiet neighborhood. $1,150 plus utilities. 802-758-2108.

METCALFE FIREWOOD. QUALITY, DRY mixed hardwood. Fuel prices are low, firewood is too. $225/cord. Call Jason: 802-989-8180. metcalfefirewood@gmail.com.

BRISTOL-SCHOOL HOUSE OFFICE Suites located in Bristol’s Old High School complex on the town green has one office space left. Newly renovated, high ceilings, large windows, original slate blackboards, ceiling fans, common waiting area, conference room, bathroom and kitchenette. Rent includes heat, electricity, shared Wi-Fi. Office is 555 s.f., $740/month. Two free months rent during first year of lease which brings the average monthly rent to $616 during the first year. Call 802-453-4065 or carol@wellsmountain.com. BRANDON CHARMING, 2 BEDROOM $850+ heat included, 802-352-4700. Information on zillow.com. BRIDPORT 2 BEDROOM mobile home. Quiet road. $900 month, includes heat and electric. No pets, no smoking. Deposit, credit check, 1 year lease. 802-758-2369.

For Rent

BRISTOL VILLAGE, 1 BEDROOM apartment in Victorian house, 2nd floor, large rooms, carpeted, heated. No pets, no smoking. Lease, security, $775/mo. Call Doug 802-578-6049. BRISTOL, 2 BEDROOM 1 bath. Efficient gas heat. New windows. Excellent condition. Wi-fi, water & sewer included. No pets. No smoking. $895 month. 802-635-9716. BRISTOL, NICE QUIET 1 BEDROOM apartment. Upstairs, furnished. Heat & hot water. 802-453-3118. CORNWALL 3 BEDROOM HOUSE, finished basement. Sunny with meadows, pond. $1,750/mo. plus security deposit. 203-291-9935. FRESHLY PAINTED ONE BEDROOM apartment. $900 month, heat and electricity included. No pets, no smoking. New Haven, 802-453-7117.

NEW TRAVEL TRAILER rental available now through mid-November. Private, quiet setting. Includes all utilities. $600/mo. Reply by mail only to: 700 Munson Road, Middlebury, VT 05753. S U G A RW O O D A PA R TMENTS 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. VERGENNES - GREAT LOCATION by the Otter Creek Falls and city docks to Lake Champlain. Small 4 bedroom house with garage. Rent is $1100 per month. Pay your own utilities. Call Robert at 518-546-7424.

FURNISHED EFFICIENCY OUTSIDE OF VERGENNES. Comcast internet, cable and water included. Own driveway. Electric and heat not included. New Rinnai heater. Very efficient. No smoking. No pets. $700. First month, security deposit and references required. Available August 1st. Call or text 802-349-5309. LAKE DUNMORE: Cozy, winterized 2-bedroom lakefront cottages available Sept. or Oct. to June, 2017, shorter periods (2-night minimum). Fully-equipped kitchens, bathrooms with shower, comfortable furnishings. Wi-Fi, satellite TV, plowing, trash collection, recycling included. Other cottages available now until late October. Ten minutes to Middlebury or Brandon. We welcome students, teachers, anyone with impeccable references. 802-352-4236; info@ nortcovecottages.com. NEW HAVEN, 4 BEDROOM. 3 upstairs, 1 bedroom / office downstairs, large kitchen with new stove, dishwasher, 1 3/4 bath. Includes: washer /dryer, electric, heat, trash, lawn care, snow plowing. No pets. No smoking. $2,000 per month. 1st, last, & security due upon signing of lease. Available August 1st. 802-453-7767.

MOUNTAIN ROAD FIREWOOD. Wood for sale-cut, split and delivered. Green, ash, beech, hickory, maple. Also available: partially dry wood, cut and split 5 months. Call 802-759-2095. TIMBERWOLF FIREWOOD: Dry or green. Call for prices. 802-388-7300.

Real Estate 20 SURVEYED ACRES WITH 2 approved septic sites. Wooded, private, accessible. Orchard Drive, Bridport. Potential to subdivide. $95,000 firm. Contact Frank or Adam Broughton at 802-758-2477 or 802-758-2357. 3 APARTMENT HOUSE in Brandon for sale by owner. Completely renovated. Asking $125,000 OBO. Call 802-558-1069. BUILDING LOT, DAISY LANE, East Middlebury. 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. M I D D L E B U RY, 4 U N I T A PA R T M E N T b u i l d i n g . Owner financing. Priced for positive cash flow. Email: belleslap@gmail.com. SALISBURY LAND, 5+ ACRES. Smead Rd. Surveyed, approved septic design for 3 bedroom, power at road and driveway already installed. $69,500. Call 802-352-9094.

Att. Farmers Wood Heat FIREWOOD, MIXED HARDWOOD. Green and seasoned. Cut, split, delivered. Call 802-282-9110.

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

Wanted FIREWOOD; CUT, SPLIT and delivered. Call for information, 802-247-9782. GREEN FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Cut, split and delivered. 802-388-2564.

GREEN, SEASONED & KILN-DRIED* Cheapest in town. Small orders ok. 16” split VT hardwood. Free delivery. *Ready-2-Burn™ - 85% dry & 67% more efficient. Call 1-855-MIDDMEN or click www.MIDDMEN.com.

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.

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Public Notices Index Public Notices for the following can be found in this ADDISON INDEPENDENT on Pages 38 & 39

SUPERIOR COURT Addison Unit

Addison County Superior Court (1) Addison Northeast Supervisory Union (1) Bristol (2) Ferrisburgh (1) Middlebury (1)

STATE OF VERMONT

CIVIL DIVISION Docket No. 107-5-09 Ancv

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, v. DOUGLAS NEWTON; MICHELE NEWTON A/K/A MICHELE NEWTON; Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Douglas Newton and Michele Newton a/k/a Michele Newton to Mortgage Electronic Registration System, Inc., as nominee for CTX Mortgage Company LLC, its successors and/or assigns, dated July 9, 2004 and recorded in Book 30 at Page 506 of the Town of Panton Land Records, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder by Assignment of Mortgage recorded on April 29, 2009 in Book 34 at Page 303, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 4:00 p.m. on August 17, 2016 at 97 Sunset Knoll Road, Panton, VT 054918518 all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Douglas Newton and Michele Newton by Warranty Deed of Michael Wahl dated July 9, 2004 and recorded immediately hereinafter in the Town of Panton Land Records and being therein more particularly described as follows: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Randall G. Friday by Warranty Deed of Nancy L. Huestis dated May 4, 2001 and recorded at Book 27, Page 269-270 in the Town of Panton Land Records and being therein described as follows: “Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed by Warranty Deed from William G. Houston to Carl M. Huestis (Deceased) and Nancy L. Huestis, husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety, dated June 21, 1996 recorded in the Panton Land Records Volume 25, Page 42-43 and being more particularly described there in as follows: “Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to William G. Houston by Warranty Deed of Eleanor P. Tucker dated August 20, 1991 and recorded at Book 22, Pages 360-361 Panton Land Records, and being therein described as follows: “Being a part of the lands and premises descried in a Quitclaim Deed from Samuel W. Fishman to Jacob J. Smith (deceased), Allen J. Tucker (deceased), and Eleanor P. Tucker as joint tenants with right of survivorship dated March 18, 1955 and recorded at Book 10, Page 574 of the Panton Land Records and being more particularly described as follows: “Being a parcel of land containing 1.03 acres, more or less, and being those lands and premises designated as Lot No. 10 as shown as depicted on a survey map by George Price recorded in the Panton Town Clerk’s Office prior to September 18, 1969 and on a survey map entitled “Property of Allen T. Tucker, Addison County, Panton, VT.” Dated October 10, 1980 and surveyed by Ronald LaRose, and recorded at Book 1, Map 10 in the Land Records of the Town of Panton, and being more particularly described as follows: “Beginning at a point marked by an iron pipe, said point marking a southeasterly corner of the lands and premises herein conveyed, and a southwesterly corner of the lands and premises herein conveyed, and southwesterly corner of the Lot 8 as shown on the aforementioned survey. “Thence N 52° 38’ E along a northwesterly boundary of said Lot 8, 212.15 feet more or less to a point marked by an iron pipe. “Thence N 83° 07’ 30” W along a southerly boundary of said Lot 8, 115.18 feet, more or less to a point marked by an iron pipe. ‘Thence N 06° 38’ E along a westerly boundary of Lot 8, 50.00 feet, more or less to a point marked by an iron pipe, said point marking a southeasterly corner of Lot 9 as shown on the aforementioned surveys; “Thence N 83° 07’ 30” E along an easterly boundary of said Lot 9, 212.38 feet, more or less, to a point marked by an iron pipe, said point, marking a northeasterly corner of Lot 11 as shown on the aforementioned surveys; “Thence S 06° 03’ E along an easterly boundary of said Lot 11 230.74 feet, more or less, to a point marked by an iron pipe, said point marking a southeasterly corner of said Lot 11, said point lying in a northerly line of the access right of way as shown on the aforementioned surveys; “Thence N 84° 40’ E along the northerly lien of said access right of way 127.06 feet, more or less, to the point or place of beginning.

“Also conveyed herewith is a permanent easement and right of way over the access right of way was shown on the aforementioned surveys to be used in common with the Grantor and Grantees, their heirs and assigns, an other Lot owners and others entitled to use the same, for purposes of ingress and egress to an from the land sand premises herein conveyed to and from Vermont Route 22A and for utility lines and specifically including the right to construct, improve, maintain and repair a roadway for ingress and egress and access to the land sand premises therein conveyed, as well as the right to construct, install, maintain, and repair utility, including but not limited to, above ground and underground electric, telephone, water, sewer, cable tv, ect., lines and appurtenances within the right of way for the benefit of the land and premises herein conveyed. Said permanent easement and right of way conveyed herein includes the right to hook on to existing utility line and existing water lines. “There is excepted and reserved from the operation hereof a permanent easement and right of way 50 feet in width across a potion of Lot 10 and Lot 11 as shown on the aforementioned surveys for the benefit of Lot 9 as shown on the aforementioned surveys for the purposes of ingress and egress to and from Lot 9 and utility lines. The center line of said easement and right of way is the boundary between Lot 10 and 11 as shown on the aforementioned surveys; “Beginning at a point marked by an iron pipe, said point marking a southwesterly corner of Lot 10 and a southeasterly corner of Lot 10 and a northeasterly Corner of Lot 11 as shown on the aforementioned surveys, said point also lying in a southerly boundary of Lot 9 as shown on the aforementioned survey. “Thence N 06° 03’ W 230.74 feet, more or less, to a pointy marked by an iron pipes, said point marking the northwesterly corner of Lot 10 and northeasterly corner of Lot 11 as shown on the aforementioned surveys, said point also lying in a southerly boundary of Lot 9 as shown on the aforementioned surveys. “The permanent easement and right of way last herein above excepted and reserved includes the right to construct, improve, maintain, and repair a roadway for ingress and egress and access to said Lot 9, as well as the right to construct, install, maintain and repair utility, including but not limited to above ground and underground electric telephone, water, sewer, cable tv, ect. Lines and appurtenances, within the right to way excepted and reserved herein is in common with Lot 10 and Lot 11 as shown on the aforementioned surveys. Said permanent easement and right of way excepted and reserved herein further includes the right to hook on to existing utility lines and existing water lines. “Subject to easement and rights of way of record.” Reference is hereby made to the instruments aforementioned, and the record thereof, and the instruments therein referenced to, and the records thereof, in further aid of this description. The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication. The public sale may be adjourned one or more times for a total time not exceeding 30 days, without further court order, and without publication or service of a new notice of sale, by announcement of the new sale date to those present at each adjournment or by posting notice of the adjournment in a conspicuous place at the location of the sale. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash or by certified check by the purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. The sale is subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. Mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at sale. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Jennifer L. Maynard, Esq., Shechtman, Halperin Savage, LLP 1080 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 401-272-1400 • Attorney for Plaintiff jmaynard@shslawfirm.com 7/11, 7/18, 7/25

ADDISON COUNTY

School News Briefs

David Russell of Orwell and a student at Stafford Tech Center in Rutland was awarded a Skill Point Certificate in Medical Math at the 2016 SkillsUSA Championships, held in Louisville, Ky., on June 2223. Robert F. Naylor of Sudbury graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, Conn., on May 22, 2016, with a bachelor of arts in American Studies.

ADDISON NORTHEAST SUPERVISORY UNION DISTRICT

(Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton, New Haven, Starksboro, Mt. Abraham UMHS) NOTICE OF RECORDS DESTRUCTION ATTN: Parents & eligible students who received Special Education services up to June 2010. The Vermont Agency of Education’s State Board of Ed. Manual of Rights and Practices, Section 2366,2.13(a) Destruction of Information, states: “For purposes of an audit, when a participating agency has counted a child to justify receipt of IDEA funds, the district shall retain copies of the child’s IEP and special education eligibility evaluations, for a minimum of 5 years from the end of the school year in which the document was in effect.” If you received Special Education services and graduated in 2010 you are entitled to a copy of your records. The ANESU District will destroy these Special Education records on Monday 8/8/16. If you want a copy of your records, contact ANESU Superintendent’s f ce at 6 . our re uest must be received prior to Friday, 8/5/16. ,

TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY, VERMONT WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY SBR INFLUENT PIPELINE REPLACEMENT REQUEST FOR BIDS July 14, 2016

Separate sealed bids for the replacement of an SBR Influent Pipe at the Town of Middlebury, Vermont, Wastewater Treatment Facility will be accepted at the Public Works Department, 1020 S. Rt 7, Middlebury, VT 05753 until 1:00 PM on Friday, July 29, 2016. The bid shall be submitted in a separate sealed envelope and marked on the outside with the words “Sealed Bid – SBR Influent Pipeline Replacement”. Failure to submit bids on the required forms or on time may be cause for rejection of the bid. Before submitting a proposal, bidders shall carefully read the Request for Bids, visit the work site, and fully inform themselves as to all existing conditions. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 21, 2016, at 10:00 am at the wastewater treatment facility. Bid documents may be obtained at: Aldrich + Elliott, P.C. 6 Market Place, Suite 2 Essex Junction, VT 05452 Tele: (802)879-7733 Fax: (802)879-1742 email: welliott@aeengineers.com 7/14

Adrian Dickerson of Bristol has been named to the provost’s list for the spring 2016 semester at Southern Vermont College (SVC) in Bennington, Vt. The provost’s list recognizes full-time students who have earned a minimum gradepoint average of 3.25 during the semester. Dickerson is a sophomore majoring in psychology. Dickerson is a graduate of Mt. Abraham Union High School in Bristol and the son of Amanda Dickerson of Bristol and Chris Dickerson of Plattsburgh, N.Y. Joshua Paquette, son of Mike and Angie Paquette of Ferrisburgh, has been named to the spring 2016 dean’s list at Keene State College. Joshua graduated Vergennes Union High School in 2015.

TOWN OF BRISTOL HEARING NOTICE The Bristol Planning Commission will hold a hearing on August 2, 2016 at Holley Hall located at 1 South Street beginning at 7:00 P.M. to consider permit #1602PRD, Bill Heffernan (parcel 05-01-3.2), requesting a 2 unit Planned Residential Development on Choinere Road. Copies of the complete zoning applications are available for review at the Bristol own f ce durin re ular business hours. 7/18

TOWN OF FERRISBURGH PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

A public hearing before the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Town of Ferrisburgh will be held at the Town Clerk s f ce on Au ust , 2 6 to consider the following applications: PM Approval of Minutes of uly ,2 6 PM An application, 6 6 , submitted by olly Associates, for a by 2 addition to an e istin Con venience Store. RECESSED R M PM An application, 6 , submitted by ohn M. oehl, for a Conditional se Permit to reconstruct and repair a retainin wall , a terrace, a stairway, and a small patio. Property ID . . . onin District SD 2 2 PM An application, 6 , submitted by isa Denton for a Con ditional se Permit to relocate the errisbur h Bake Shop Deli to the former ermont Ener y Buildin . Ap plication includes a sign located on the premises. Property ID 2 .2 . . on in District C 2. PM Palmer ara e Ware house In uiry. Property ID . . he above applications are available for inspection at the Town Clerk’s Of ce. Persons wishin to appear and be heard may do so in person or be rep resented by an a ent or an attorney. P EASE E Participation in the local proceeding is a prerequisite to the ri ht to take any subse uent ap peal. Communications about the above ap plications may be led in writin with the Board or at such hearin . 7/18

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Waterfowl permit applications due Aug. 22 ESSEX JUNCTION — Applications are available for controlled waterfowl hunting permits to be used at two Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department wildlife management areas. The applications may be downloaded from Fish and Wildlife’s website (www. vtfishandwildlife), and printed applications are available at the Vermont Fish and Wildlife offices in Montpelier, Essex Junction, Addison, Barre, St. Johnsbury, Springfield and Rutland. Hunting under controlled conditions for ducks at Mud Creek in Alburgh and geese at Dead Creek in Addison has been popular since the early 1970s. Applications must be filled out correctly and postmarked no later than Aug. 22. There is no fee to apply. A public drawing to award hunting permits will be held Friday, Aug. 26, at noon at Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area headquarters off Route 17 in Addison. Attendance is not required. Successful applicants will be notified by mail and must pay a $10 permit fee on the day of the hunt. Pre-registered goose hunting at Dead Creek WMA will occur every Wednesday from Oct. 19 through Nov. 9. Waterfowl hunting at Mud Creek WMA will be by pre-registration on Oct. 13 and 15. Any vacancies due to “no-shows” on those days will be filled on the morning of the hunt. All other Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays during the open seasons will be self-registration days. Permits will be available at the Mud Creek operations building. Duck season opens on Oct. 12, in the Lake Champlain and Interior Vermont Zones, and on Oct. 4, in the Connecticut River Zone. The Lake Champlain Zone has a split season (Oct. 12-16; Oct. 29-Dec. 22); the Interior Vermont Zone is a straight season (Oct. 12-Dec. 10); and the Connecticut River Zone is a split season (Oct. 4-Nov. 6; Nov. 22-Dec. 17). A statewide Vermont open hunting season for Canada

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geese will occur Sept. 1-25. A second Canada goose hunting season will be held Oct. 12-Nov. 30 in the Lake Champlain and Interior Vermont Zones. Canada goose hunting in the Connecticut River Zone will continue Oct. 4-Nov. 6 and Nov. 22-Dec. 27. Snow Goose hunting is open from Oct. 12- Dec. 31 in

the Lake Champlain and Interior Vermont Zones and Oct. 4-Dec. 27 in the Connecticut River Zone. Be sure to read the 2016-2017 Syllabus of State and Federal Hunting Regulations for Migratory Birds available on Fish and Wildlife’s website and from license agents for detailed regulations.

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Real Estate EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or persons receiving public assistance, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD Toll-free at 1-800424-8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 426-3500.

TOWN OF BRISTOL BOND SALE NOTICE

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The Town of Bristol, Vermont will receive sealed bids at the office of the Town Treasurer, 1 South Street, Bristol, Vermont until three o’clock (3:00 EST) in the afternoon on Monday, July 25, 2016, for the purchase of all (but no part) of the $2,946,000 general obligation public safety building improvement bond of the Town of Bristol, principal payable in thirty (30) annual installments of $98,200 each, commencing August 1, 2017 through August 1, 2046, with interest at the accepted rate being payable semi-annually on February 1 and August 1 of each year, commencing February 1, 2017 through August 1, 2046. Thereafter, at a regular meeting of the Selectboard of the Town of Bristol to be held at seven o’clock p.m. (7:00 p.m. EDT) on Monday, July 25, 2016, such bids will be considered. The bond will be payable at such place as the registered holder may designate. Right is reserved to prepay the bond in whole or in part at any time without premium or penalty. Bids will be submitted only in the face amount of the bond without discount or premium. Right is reserved to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularity in the submission thereof. Approving legal opinion of Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer, P.C. of Burlington, Vermont, will be furnished to the purchaser. The bond will be issued in registered form, both as to interest and principal. The bond will be designated a “bank qualified obligation” under Section 265(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). The bond is being issued to finance construction of public safety building improvements authorized by the Town of Bristol at the July 7, 2015 special meeting thereof. The Town will adopt procedures to ensure that the proceeds of the bond will not be used in a manner whereby the bond may be classified a “private activity bond” or an “arbitrage bond” under Sections 103, 141 and 148 of the Code. The Town has not prepared or disseminated an official statement, offering memorandum or other disclosure materials with respect to the issuance and sale of the bond. The Town has not applied for nor has it received a credit rating or any form of credit enhancement with respect to the bond, nor has it engaged an underwriter or financial advisor, nor has it undertaken any commitment to make post-issuance disclosure of material events under Securities Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12(b)(5) to any person other than the purchaser of the bond and its registered assigns. Financial statements of the Town are available for inspection at the municipal office in Bristol, Vermont. Address sealed bids to the undersigned marked “Proposal for Bond.” Dated: July 8, 2016 /s/ Jennifer L. Myers, Town Treasurer P. O. Box 249, 1 South Street Bristol, VT 05443-0249 802-453-2410 | 802-453-5188 (fax) | jstetson@gmavt.net

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United Way of Addison County

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United Way of Addison County wishes to thank everyone who contributed to our 2015-16 Campaign. Together we raised $650,000 for our community. We would like to give special recognition to these business for their ongoing commitment to our community and for working toward creating a community in which “Everyone Has What they Need to be Successful”. Live United Businesses These businesses increased their campaign participation either in dollars contributed or employee participation in giving and/or volunteering. Addison Press Addison County Court Diversion Addison County Court House Addison County Economic Development Addison County Transit Resources Addison NW Supervisory Union American Endowment Foundation AT&T United Way/Employee Giving Beau Ties Ltd of VT Boys & Girls Club of Greater Vergennes Bread Loaf Corporation Brown-McClay Funeral Home Citizens Charitable Foundation Colgate-Palmolive Open Door Clinic Congregational Church - Weybridge Countryside Carpet and Paint Danforth Pewterers Ltd Drop-in Brewery Elderly Services, Inc. English, Carroll and Boe, P.C. Fire & Ice Restaurant Foster Motors, Inc. Friends of Panther Hockey Grapevine Grille

Green Peppers Restaurant Holden Financial Services, Inc. IBM Corp. IBM Retiree Charitable Campaign Image Outfitters Ingrid Punderson Jackson Real Estate J.D. Fuller Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Jackman`s, Inc. Jerusalem Gathering Laberge Insurance Agency, Inc. LandWorks Lions Club of Middlebury Middlebury Beautiful Middlebury Eye Associates Middlebury Farm & Garden Center Nathaniel Group, Inc. Neuse, Duprey and Putnam Otter Creek Engineering , Inc. Pathways Vermont Porter Medical Center, Inc. Red Cross Blood Services Volunteers Roundtree Construction Sheehan Construction Starksboro Cooperative Preschool Structural Energy Corporation The Mac Doctor UTC Aerospace Systems Vermont Country Soap Corp. Vermont Folklife Center Vermont Sun Fitness Center Vermont Trade Winds Farm VT Federal Credit Union - Midd.

Top Ten Payroll Campaigns Middlebury College Porter Medical Center UTC Aerospace Systems National Bank of Middlebury Addison Central Supervisory Union State of Vermont Employees Co-operative Insurance Company IBM Corp. Elderly Services Bread Loaf Corporation Partners Award These businesses supported UWAC in a variety of ways to ensure the success of our fundraising events. Middlebury Fitness Eagle Country 97.5 Farm Fresh 102.9 Dine United Way Partners Green Peppers Restaurant Fire & Ice Mary’s at Baldwin Creek Storm Cafe

Triple Hitter Award This business supported UWAC with a corporate gift, a payroll campaign, and by allowing staff time to volunteer! Hannaford Food & Pharmacy

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