‘Much Ado’
Fair wrap up
Hands down
Actors will perform a Shakespeare comedy outside on the Bristol town green. See Page 2A.
Directors say Field Days 2015 was a big success. Also, see competition results. Go to Pages 3A and 4B-6B.
More than 200 competitors took part in the armwrestling tournament at Field Days. See Page 1B.
ADDISON COUNTY
INDEPENDENT Vol. 69 No. 33
Middlebury, Vermont
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Thursday, August 13, 2015 â—†
34 Pages
75¢
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PAGE  2A  —  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  August  13,  2015
Shakespeare  in  the  park THE  BRISTOL  GATEWAY  Players  are  bringing  Shakespeare  to  the  Bristol  town  green  this  weekend.  “Much  Ado  About  Nothing�  will  be  performed  on  a  park  stage  Thursday,  Friday  and  Saturday  nights  at  7  p.m.  and  Sunday  afternoon  at  2  p.m.  In  case  of  rain  the  play  will  be  moved  to  Holley  Hall.  Pictured  during  a  rehearsal  Monday  night  are,  clockwise  from  above,  Christo- pher  Ross  and  the  rest  of  the  cast;͞  Erin  Zubarik  and  Tirzha  Osmur;͞  Osmur  and  Ross;͞  and  Cody  McGlashan  and  Mark  Zelis. Independent  photos/Trent  Campbell
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Starksboro  keeps  town  meeting Proposal  to  vote  school  budget  at  polls  narrowly  defeated By  GAEN  MURPHREE natories  was  submitted  to  the  school  STARKSBORO  —  Starksboro  board  on  June  24  meeting.  That  pe- residents  voted  to  keep  town  meet- tition  follows  closely  on  the  heels  ing  as  the  forum  for  ratifying  the  of  a  tumultuous  school  budgeting  Robinson  Elementary  School  bud- cycle  for  Robinson  Elementary  and  get,  instead  of  changing  to  Austra- schools  county-Âwide.  At  the  Feb.  lian  ballot.  28  Starksboro  town  meeting,  par- More  than  100  persons  attended  ticipants  voted  to  raise  the  proposed  the  Aug.  4  special  town  meeting  at  Robinson  spending  plan  by  roughly  Robinson  Elementary,  which  came  $195,000,  to  $3,005,169,  from  the  about  after  some  residents  were  up- school  board’s  proposed  $2,809,709.  set  over  the  way  the  school  spend- A  resident  petition  forced  a  revote  ing  plan  was  increased  at  the  town  on  the  budget  at  another  town  meet- meeting  on  Feb.  28.  ing  in  May,  at  which  Petitioners  sought  to  time  a  $2,925,000  have  future  school  “The folks who spending  plan  was  budgets  approved  by  spoke felt very approved.  day-Âlong  balloting  at  strongly about The  budget  ap- voting  booths. proved  in  that  May  it one way or The  proposal  to  the other and it 2  special  town  meet- change  to  Australian  ing  is  about  $115,000  ballot  was  defeated  showed, which more  than  that  origi- by  a  close  vote  of  65  was great. That’s nally  proposed  by  to  58,  with  53  percent  what it’s all about, the  school  board  in  of  those  attending  vot- and that’s why February,  an  increase  ing  to  stick  with  town  I don’t want to of  roughly  4  percent.  meeting  and  47  per- Nonetheless,  Robin- see it change to cent  of  those  attend- son  Elementary  faced  ing  voting  to  approve  Australian ballot.â€? some  tough  choices  — Robert Hall DIWHU WKH ÂżQDO YRWH LQ school  budgets  by  Australian  ballot. May,  and  even  with  Residents  who  at- the  increase  in  funds  tended  the  Aug.  4  meeting  noted  that  WKH ÂżQDO EXGJHW UHVXOWHG LQ WKH ORVV there  was  good  discussion  on  both  of  three  staff  positions:  a  library  as- sides  and  that  both  sides  presented  sistant,  a  para-Âeducator  and  a  litera- strong  reasons  for  either  keeping  cy  specialist. with  town  meeting  or  changing  to  OTHER  ANESU  TOWNS Australian  ballot  as  the  best  way  to  2I WKH ÂżYH WRZQV LQ WKH $GGLVRQ ensure  democratic  inclusion  in  the  Northeast  Supervisory  Union,  only  school  budget-Âmaking  process. Starksboro  and  Lincoln  still  vote  “It  was  impassioned  on  both  WKH VFKRRO EXGJHW RQ WKH Ă€RRU RI sides,â€?  said  Robert  Hall,  who  was  town  meeting.  Bristol,  New  Haven,  there.  “I  think  the  folks  who  spoke  and  Monkton  have  all  transitioned  felt  very  strongly  about  it  one  way  to  voting  by  Australian  ballot.  or  the  other  and  it  showed,  which  In  Starksboro,  the  choice  between  was  great.  That’s  what  it’s  all  about,  ratifying  a  school  budget  by  Austra- and  that’s  why  I  don’t  want  to  see  it  OLDQ EDOORW RU RQ WKH Ă€RRU DW WRZQ change  to  Australian  ballot.â€? meeting  draws  strong  feelings  on  “The  meeting  was  well  attended,â€?  both  sides.  Both  sides  argue  that  said  Donna  Lescoe,  who  led  the  peti- their  methodology  gives  voters  the  tion  drive  to  call  the  special  meeting.  most  voice  and  is  the  most  truly  “Many  people  spoke  up.  I  think  that  democratic.  Proponents  of  Aus- was  good.  Obviously,  I  personally  tralian  ballot  —  which  lets  voters  was  disappointed  in  the  outcome;Íž  it  come  to  the  polls  between  7  a.m.  was  very  close.  And  it’s  unfortunate  and  7  p.m.,  or  vote  by  absentee  bal- that  all  those  people  won’t  be  able  to  lot  —  argue  that  this  method  will  vote  on  a  $3  million  budget.â€? give  the  greatest  number  of  Starks- Attendees  deliberated  for  about  boro  residents  the  greatest  opportu- half  an  hour  and  then  moved  to  re- nity  to  vote  on  the  town’s  biggest- solve  the  debate  by  paper  ballot.  ticket  item  —  school  spending.  “I  think  people  feel  that  if  they  call  Proponents  of  voting  at  town  for  paper  ballot,  people  will  be  more  meeting  argue  that  being  able  to  apt  to  vote  the  way  they  want  to  vote  question,  discuss  and  amend  from  rather  than  having  to  do  it  by  voice  WKH Ă€RRU DV KDSSHQHG GUDPDWLFDO- vote  or  by  show  of  hands,â€?  said  ly  at  February’s  meeting,  is  more  Starksboro  Town  Clerk  Cheryl  Es- truly  democratic.  Those  in  favor  tey.  “It’s  more  secretive,  so  they’re  of  Australian  ballot  suggest  that  more  apt  to  really  vote  the  way  they  Town  Meeting  Day  could  still  be  want  to.â€? used  to  discuss  the  school  budget  The  special  town  meeting  was  and  vote  on  the  town  budget  only.  called  when  a  petition  with  67  sig- And  many  point  to  the  emergence Â
of  social  media  sites  as  a  new  and  more  viable  way  to  voice  one’s  con- cerns  and  discuss  community  mat- ters.  Those  in  favor  of  town  meeting  point  to  a  wealth  of  research  from  towns  around  Vermont  that  shows  that  moving  the  school  budget  vote  to  the  polls  dramatically  decreases  Town  Meeting  Day  participation  over  time.  Town  meeting  proponents  argue  that  nothing  can  replace  the  integrity  of  face-Âto-Âface  discussion  WKDW OHDGV WR D Ă€RRU YRWH E\ YRLFH hand  or  paper. “My  husband  and  I  both  work  ev- ery  Saturday,  so  we  can’t  make  town  meeting  but  we  also  pay  taxes  in  the  town  of  Starksboro,â€?  said  Barbara  Gibson,  who  works  as  a  nail  techni- cian  and  massage  therapist  in  Mid- dlebury.  Gibson’s  two  children  have  both  been  educated  at  Robinson,  and  she  herself  worked  at  the  school  for  10  years  as  an  aide.  “My  mother-Âin-Âlaw  is  gone  for  the  winter,  so  again  she  can’t  vote  either,â€?  Gibson.  “But  she  pays  taxes  here.  We  would  like  the  opportunity  to  vote  on  where  our  money  goes.  It  seems  to  be  a  few  people  making  the  decisions  for  a  lot  of  people.â€? Vermont  tax  rates  have  led  Gib- son’s  family  to  consider  leaving  Ver- mont,  where  she  has  lived  for  close  to  20  years  and  her  husband  has  lived  all  his  life.  “It’s  too  expensive  to  live  here,â€?  Gibson  said.  “I  will  never  be  able  to  retire  here.â€? Hall,  a  retired  builder  and  former  Bristol  town  administrator  who  served  on  the  Mount  Abe  school  board  for  many  years,  wants  to  keep  the  traditional  town  meeting  strong.  “If  we  went  to  Australian  ballot,  it  would  just  be  another  nail  in  the  FRIÂżQ RI WRZQ PHHWLQJ 7KDWÂśV KDS- pened  to  so  many  towns,â€?  he  said.  “When  you’re  voting  on  a  budget  at  the  open  meeting,  it  gives  you  the  chance  to  amend  the  budget  either  up  or  down.  You  get  discus- sion  based  on  what  the  school  board  has  done  and  you  get  a  chance  to  answer  questions  and  ask  questions  of  the  school  board  and  that  pro- motes  a  fairly  lively  debate  because  you  know  you’re  going  to  vote  on  this  question  at  some  time  during  the  morning.  I  think  the  dialogue  is  great.  “If  you  had  an  Australian  ballot,  you’d  get  a  few  people  coming  to  the  meeting  to  discuss  the  school,  and  you’d  get  a  few  people  coming  to  discuss  town  business,â€?  Hall  con- tinued.  “For  me,  it’s  the  dialogue,  it’s  the  bantering  back  and  forth.â€? Gaen  Murphree  is  at  gaenm@ad- disonindependent.com. Â
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THE  NEW  SAFETY  building  on  the  Addison  County  Fair  and  Field  Days  grounds  was  dedicated  to  former  Addison  County  Sheriff  James  Coons  last  Tuesday  morning.  Coons’  grandson,  son  and  widow,  Julie,  were  on  hand  for  the  ceremony. Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell
2015 Field Days called the ‘best ever’ By  JOHN  FLOWERS Benj  Deppman  also  serves  as  a  NEW  HAVEN  —  Buoyed  by  Field  Days  director.  He  was  ecstatic  great  weather,  improved  amenities  about  the  turnout. and  a  veritable  smorgasbord  of  ex- “From  the  Field  Days  board’s  per- hibits,  displays,  food  and  carnival  spective,  this  was  the  most  success- rides,  organizers  of  Addison  County  ful  fair  we’ve  ever  had,â€?  Deppman  Fair  and  Field  Days  hailed  the  2015  said.  “There  was  good  weather,  a  edition  of  the  annual  great  slate  of  attrac- event  as  the  best  ever. tions,  and  everything  Field  Days  board  seemed  to  come  to- member  Kenneth  gether  well  this  year.â€? Button  was  still  Deppman  cited  crunching  numbers  several  reasons  for  on  Tuesday,  but  con- the  great  turnout  this  ¿GHQWO\ UHSRUWHG DW year. least  40,000  people  First,  he  pointed  to  attended  the  fair,  the  slight  expansion  held  at  the  New  Ha- of  the  amusement  ven  fairgrounds  from  park  and  related  rides,  Aug.  4  to  8.  Button  which  drew  swarms  was  one  of  those  in  of  people.  Special  charge  of  passing  out  “braceletâ€?  packages  admission  bracelets  “This was the for  rides  were  offered  to  fair-Âgoers.  He  and  most successful each  day  of  the  fair,  his  colleagues  passed  fair we’ve ever as  opposed  to  only  a  out  36,700  bracelets  few  days,  Deppman  had. There was GXULQJ WKH ÂżYH GD\ noted.  And  he  ap- period.  That  number  good weather, plauded  the  recent  doesn’t  include  sev- a great slate graveling  of  amuse- eral  thousand  more  of attractions, ment  park  roads,  an  admissions  granted  amenity  that  helped  to  various  volunteers  and everything people  get  around  and  exhibitors,  he  seemed to come more  effectively  and  noted. together well this comfortably. And  there  were  no  year.â€? Leonard  Barrett  cases  of  counterfeit  served  again  as  Field  — Director Field  Days  tickets  this  Benj Deppman Days  grounds  man- year,  a  problem  that  ager  and  did  a  great  surfaced  last  year. job  in  making  sure  the  The  fair  usually  draws  around  entire  site  was  easy  to  navigate,  ac- 37,500  attendees  per  year,  according  cording  to  Deppman. to  Button. “We  try  to  keep  it  looking  like  a  “It  was  the  best  weather  we’ve  country  fair,â€?  Deppman  said,  though  ever  had,â€?  said  Button,  who  has  directors  realize  the  need  to  make  served  as  a  Field  Days  director  for  some  allowances  for  graveling  and  the  past  15  years. paving  in  order  to  better  serve  cus- Indeed,  except  for  a  shower  on  tomers.  Other  improvements  this  7XHVGD\ $XJ WKH ÂżUVW GD\ RI WKH year  included  a  wall  and  fence  at  the  IDLU )LHOG 'D\V RIÂżFLDOV FRXOGQÂśW tractor  pad  area,  as  well  as  addition- have  ordered  better  weather  for  an  al  speakers  for  the  sound  system.  A  event  that  has  in  the  past  been  seen  6-Âfoot  walkway  and  apron  were  also  its  share  of  abuse  at  the  hands  of  added  in  front  of  the  tractor  event  Mother  Nature. stands. “Overall,  people  were  very  enthu- “I  think  people  were  pleased  VLDVWLF DQG VDWLVÂżHG ´ %XWWRQ VDLG RI about  that,â€?  he  said. the  feedback  he  received  during  and  following  Field  Days.  “I  heard  no  grumbling.â€? He  credited  Field  Days’  dedicated  corps  of  hundreds  of  helpers  as  con- tributing  to  the  positive  experience  IRU WKRVH ZKR Ă€RZHG WKURXJK WKH gates  of  Vermont’s  largest  agricul- tural  fair. “A  lot  of  people  devote  the  entire  week,  or  more  than  a  week,  to  Field  Days,â€?  he  said.  “For  all  that  needs  to  come  together,  it’s  amazing.â€?
Visitors  were  also  impressed  with  the  reconstructed  public  safe- ty  building  that  allowed  adequate  VSDFH IRU ÂżUH DPEXODQFH DQG ODZ enforcement  vehicles  and  person- nel.  During  the  fair,  the  building  was  dedicated  to  the  late  James  Coons,  who  served  as  Addison  County  sheriff  for  more  than  30  years. The  Field  Days  board  will  spend  the  coming  months  considering  ad- ditional  improvements  to  the  Field  Days  grounds,  which  of  course  will  be  based  on  limited  resources.  Those  upgrades  might  include  ex- panding  the  stands  near  the  tractor  pad  and  erecting  a  building  to  house  the  antique  tractors  and  other  appa- ratus,  Deppman  said.  The  antique  tractors  are  currently  exhibited  un- der  a  tent. Âł:H DV D ERDUG QHHG WR ÂżJXUH RXW ZKHUH ÂżQDQFLDOO\ LW PDNHV WKH most  sense  to  spend  the  money,â€?  Deppman  said. 2IÂżFLDOV QRWHG RQH FRPSODLQW —  about  a  bear  exhibit.  The  “Bear  Countryâ€?  exhibit  featured  animals  FRQÂżQHG WR D WUDLOHU 6RPH REVHUY- ers  feared  the  bears,  among  other  things,  were  not  given  enough  space  and  might  have  been  alarmed  by  the  noise  of  the  fair.  Others  wondered  why  wild  animals,  apparently  des- tined  for  re-Âentry  into  the  wilder- ness,  were  kept  in  cages  on  display  to  gawkers. Deppman  said  he  and  other  Field  Days  directors  took  a  look  at  the  ex- hibit  and  determined  the  bears  were  comfortable,  well  fed  and  in  no  danger.  He  said  “Orphaned  Wild- OLIH ´ WKH QRQSURÂżW RUJDQL]DWLRQ UH- sponsible  for  the  exhibit,  specializes  in  caring  for  orphaned  animals  and  ultimately  returning  them  into  the  wild.  The  bears  in  the  Field  Days  ex- hibit,  according  to  Deppman,  were  born  in  captivity  and  therefore  will  be  cared  for  by  the  organization  for  the  rest  of  their  lives  due  to  the  haz- ards  they  might  face  if  released. Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  johnf@addisonindependent.com.
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A  ‘rightful  place’  for  Iran;  a  way  to  avoid  war  for  the  U.S. By  Haviland  Smith Iran  and  the  P5+1  (China,  France,  Russia,  United  Kingdom,  8QLWHG 6WDWHV ² SOXV *HUPDQ\ KDYH QRZ DJUHHG RQ D GRFXPHQW that  severely  limits  Iran’s  ability  to  develop  a  nuclear  weapon.  In  return  for  that  limitation  and  the  ability  of  the  Western  signatories  to  inspect  existing  Iranian  nuclear  facilities  as  well  as  suspected  military/nuclear  facilities,  the  Iranians  will  see  the  end  of  most  of  the  sanctions  that  have  plagued  them  since  1979. It  is  important  here  to  note  that  Iran’s  primary  foreign  policy  goal  is  to  reestablish  its  “rightful  placeâ€?  within  the  region. ,Q WKDW FRQWH[W ZKR VWDQGV WR SURÂżW IURP WKLV GHDO" &HUWDLQO\ Iran,  for  they  will  get  access  to  the  $100-Âplus  billion  funds  that  have  been  frozen  in  western  banks  since  the  Iranian  revolution  in  1979,  DV ZHOO DV WKH HQG WR PDQ\ RI WKH QRQ ÂżQDQFLDO VDQFWLRQV LPSRVHG on  them  since  then,  including  oil  exports,  trade,  asset  freezes,  travel  bans  and  weapons  development.  7KH 3 ZLOO EHQHÂżW SULPDULO\ IURP VHHLQJ WKH HQG IRU DW OHDVW 10  years  of  the  Iranian  nuclear  weapons  program  and  from  increased  WUDGH SRVVLELOLWLHV 7KH PRVW LPSRUWDQW EHQHÂżWV ZLOO FRPH DV D UHVXOW of  the  U.S.  not  having  to  move  to  a  military  confrontation  with  Iran,  which  would  almost  certainly  be  the  result  of  the  failure  of  this  agreement.  Who  loses?  Israel  loses,  primarily  because  it  will  not  be  able  to  goad  the  U.S.  government  into  a  preemptive  strike  against  Iran  DQG EHFDXVH ,UDQÂśV LQĂ€XHQFH LQ WKH UHJLRQ ZLOO JURZ $,3$& ORVHV because  they  are  totally  aligned  with  Israel,  and  Saudi  Arabia  loses  because  Iran,  with  all  that  new  money,  is  likely  to  severely  challenge  Saudi  hegemony  in  the  Gulf.  The  only  thing  missing  here  is  the  possibility  that  Iran  has  not  been  developing  nuclear  weapons  since  a  2003  U.S.  National  Intelligence  Estimate  said  they  had  stopped  that  program.  Could  they  later  have  deluded  us  into  believing  they  had  restarted  it  if  only  to  force  protracted,  believable  negotiations,  just  now  concluded,  solely  to  get  their  hands  on  the  $100-Âplus  billion  and  the  end  of  sanctions?  These  are,  after  all,  critical  considerations  in  their  drive  to  reach  their  historic  regional  goals.  And  all  this  by  giving  up  something  that  never  really  existed?  They  are  certainly  that  smart! There  are  those  who  denigrate  the  agreement  and  harp  on  the  notion  that  Iran  will  restart  its  nuclear  weapons  program  covertly  or  at  the  conclusion  of  the  agreement  and  use  the  bomb,  probably  against  Israel.  Of  course,  what  they  are  saying  is  that  the  Iranians  are  a  bunch  of  know-Ânothing  rag  heads,  intent  on  self-Âdestruction.  How  far  from  the  truth  can  that  be?  The  ancient  Persians  (Iranians)  were  in  the  process  of  working  out  a  viable  alphabet  when  our  European  forbears  were  scuttling  about  in  their  caves  dressed  in  EHDUVNLQV 2UJDQL]HG FRPPXQLWLHV ÂżUVW H[LVWHG LQ ,UDQ DURXQG %& 7KH ÂżUVW 3HUVLDQ NLQJGRP EHJDQ DURXQG %& DQG LQ WKH WK FHQWXU\ %& WKRVH 3HUVLDQV UXOHG IURP WKH 0HGLWHUUDQHDQ 6HD WR WKH ,QGXV 5LYHU ,W ZDV WKH ÂżUVW JUHDW NLQJGRP WR H[LVW LQ WKH ZRUOG and  was  certainly  the  greatest  Empire  of  its  time.  The  Persian  cultural  contribution  to  the  world  has  ranged  from  art  through  architecture,  music,  technology  and  science  to  literature.   The  Iranians  are  educated  (77  percent  literate),  thoughtful,  smart,  clever  and  nationalistic.  They  are  anything  but  stupid.  Despite  the  stupidly  ugly  rhetoric  employed  by  some  of  their  political  leaders  since  1979,  they  are  anything  but  the  wild-Âeyed  ragheads  that  some  in  the  west  portray  them  to  be.  They  are  in  no  way  suicidal.  Even  the  Iranians  realize  that  nuclear  weapons  are  a  powerful  tool  only  as  long  as  they  are  not  used.  For,  once  they  are  used,  deterrence  is  irrelevant  and  the  aggressors  are  literally  consumed  by  their  own  stupidity.  Iran  is  smart  enough  to  avoid  that  fate.  :LWK D ODQG PDVV RI RYHU VTXDUH PLOHV D PLOLWDU\ establishment  of  over  500,000  armed  forces,  an  educated  population  of  over  75  million,  two-Âthirds  of  the  world’s  crude  oil  reserve  and  potential  control  over  the  Arabian  Gulf,  it  is  time  we  recognized  that  Iran  has  a  role  to  play  in  its  region  and  that  we  can  help  that  role  to  be  either  positive  or  negative.  Our  European  partners  will  ratify  the  agreement.  If  we  do,  we  will  get  to  see  how  Iran  responds,  with  unlimited  future  options  open  to  us.  If  we  do  not  ratify  this  agreement,  our  hawks  in  both  parties  will  lead  us  to  inevitable  military  action  against  Iran,  completely  unsupported  in  the  West  outside  Israel,  which  will  be  a  disaster  for  the  entire  world.  In  many  ways,  Iran’s  future  is  really  up  to  us.  Haviland  Smith  is  a  retired  CIA  station  chief  who  served  in  Prague,  Berlin,  Beirut,  Tehran  and  Washington,  and  as  executive  DVVLVWDQW LQ WKH GLUHFWRUÂśV RIÂżFH DQG FKLHI RI WKH &RXQWHUWHUURULVP Staff. 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‘Rail  trail’  could  EH D ELJ EHQHÂżW  When  life  gives  you  lemons,  make  lemonade,  right?  What  if  that  lemon- ade  was  really,  really  good?  Then  it  would  actually  be  a  real  boon  that  life  JDYH \RX WKH OHPRQV LQ WKH ÂżUVW SODFH I  have  long  thought  that  Middle- EXU\ ZRXOG UHDOO\ EHQHÂżW IURP WZR things  that,  while  being  luxuries,  would  substantially  add  to  the  quality  of  life  in  the  area.  One  is  a  way  to  stroll  along  the  river.  River  walks  are  popular  attractions  in  towns  that  have  them,  whether  they  be  in  natural,  park-Âlike  settings  or  in  more  commer- cial  and  retail-Âoriented  forms. Another  is  a  bike  path.  It  has  always  seemed  to  me  that  Middlebury  would  really  enhance  itself  as  a  bik- ing  community  (a  goal  I  know  many  also  have  for  Addison  County  as  a  whole)  by  having  one.  Anyone  who  has  ridden  on  the  wonderful  bike  path  in  Stowe,  for  example,  doubtlessly  thought  as  he  or  she  rode  along:  “I  wish  my  town  had  one  of  these.â€? The  alternate  railroad  route  that  seems  in  the  early  stages  of  proposi- tion  (leaving  the  current  track  south  of  Middlebury,  going  east  to  Omya,  then  travelling  around  the  eastern  ÀDQNV RI &KLSPDQ +LOO WR UHMRLQ WKH current  track  north  of  town)  would  allow  Middlebury  to  rip  up  the  current  tracks  through  town  and  establish  the  railroad  bed  as  a  “rail  trailâ€?  for  walk- ing  and  cycling.  It  would  allow  enjoy- ment  of  the  river,  it  would  connect  with  the  Trail  Around  Middlebury  in  multiple  places,  and  it  would  greatly  enhance  an  already  wonderful  place  to  live. In  the  end,  this  rail  and  bridges  project  might  be  a  unique  opportunity  to  bring  passenger  rail  to  Middlebury,  enhance  travel  up  the  western  side  of  the  state,  improve  Middlebury’s  econ- omy,  remove  the  train  and  potentially  MICHELLE  PATTON,  TOM  McElhaney  and  Niko’a  Salas  rehearse  a  scene  from  the  Bristol  Gateway  hazardous  cargo  from  the  middle  of  Players’  production  of  William  Shakespeare’s  “Much  Ado  About  Nothingâ€?  on  a  stage  built  on  Bristol’s  town  green  Monday  night.  The  open-Âair  show  runs  Thursday  through  Sunday.  For  more  photos  see  town,  create  a  safe  biking  option  for  Page  2A. recreation  and  commuting,  and  add  Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell a  wonderful  new  feature  to  central  Addison  County.  I  seriously  hope  all  involved  will  take  this  “rail  trailâ€?  sug- gestion  to  heart,  and  add  another  layer  of  vision  to  this  whole  process. Bjarki  Sears On  a  muggy  July  day  I  found  myself  parked  on  the  one  of  a  small  handful  of  practical  skills  that  I  can  claim  Cornwall side  of  the  road  somewhere  near  Whiting  waiting  for  the  FRPSOHWH FRQÂżGHQFH LQ ,Q DGGLWLRQ , FDQ VNL DERXW car  to  move.  The  sky  was  the  color  of  old  denim  and  the  anywhere  in  Vermont,  navigate  with  map  and  compass  distant  ridgeline  of  the  Green  Mountains  was  in  shades  and  tie  a  necktie  in  three  different  ways  (journalism  is  a  of  green  and  purple.  Ahead,  the  pavement  cut  a  broad,  work-Âin-Âprogress). jet-Âblack  ribbon  straight  toward  the  horizon.  But  my  enthusiasm  for  driving  with  both  feet  isn’t  The  car  had  shuddered  and  died.  A  stunning  stream  of  shared  by  everyone,  and  in  reality  I’m  like  the  cranky  , GLG JR WR )LHOG 'D\V ² WZLFH expletives  ensued  from  my  girlfriend’s  mouth.  XQFOH ZKR LQVLVWV WKDW KLV ROG 9&5 LV SHUIHFWO\ ÂżQH to  work  at  a  booth.  Today,  I  learned  “I’ve  had  it,â€?  she  said,  her  jaw  set  in  thank  you  very  much.  More  than  nine  that  there  were  bears  in  cages  for  frustration.  “I  quit.â€? out  of  10  new  cars  are  manufactured  the  public  to  view.  I  did  not  see  We  were  in  the  middle  of  a  week- with  an  automatic  transmission,  and,  them,  or  this  letter  would  be  more  end-Âlong  crash  course  (so  to  speak)  in  what’s  more,  driving  with  a  clutch  strongly  worded,  perhaps. RQH RI WKH ÂżQHU SRLQWV RI PRWRULQJ ² pedal  and  a  stick  shift  is  a  skill  that  The  person  telling  me  this  said,  WKH VWDQGDUG WUDQVPLVVLRQ ² DQG , DV has  a  steep  learning  curve.  When  mo- “They  were  rescued.â€?  Is  this  what  teacher,  was  doing  my  best  to  remain  toring  with  the  girlfriend,  I’m  consis- the  Fish  and  Wildlife  people  and  the  By  Evan calm  and  avoid  carsickness.  tently  the  designated  driver  and  the  Humane  Society  recommend? Johnson “Try  giving  it  more  gas  this  time,â€?  one  who  guzzles  consecutive  cups  of  In  Ripton,  many  of  us  have  seen  I  said,  and  kept  my  eyes  on  the  road,  coffee  on  long  nighttime  drives. bears  in  the  wild,  and  respect  their  watching  for  oncoming  cars.  This  all  changed  on  a  recent  Saturday  when  the  fore- freedom  and  ability  to  live  unboth- When  people  ask  me  why  I  insist  on  driving  with  cast  called  for  rain.  We  made  plans  to  catch  a  movie  in  ered  by  man.  What  kind  of  message  three  pedals,  I  offer  the  story  about  the  time  an  Italian  5XWODQG DQG KHDGHG WR ² ZKHUH HOVH ² WKH YDFDQW SDUN- are  we  sending  to  people  if  we  think  exchange  student  joined  me  and  some  friends  for  apple  ing  lot  of  Otter  Valley  Union  High  School  in  Brandon  for  that  keeping  wild  bears  in  cages  is  picking  at  a  local  orchard.  We  met  in  downtown  Middle- some  practice. OK? Mar  Harrison bury  and  exchanged  the  usual  pleasantries.  When  she  In  1998,  “This  American  Lifeâ€?  host  Ira  Glass  ap- Ripton looked  inside  my  Subaru  her  face  lit  up.  proached  the  hosts  of  another  well-Âloved  NPR  program  “Ah-Âha!â€?  she  cried,  “You  do  the  driving  with  the‌â€? for  some  advice.  He  was  teaching  one  of  his  co-Âproduc- Her  voice  trailed  off  and  she  made  a  motion  with  a  ers  to  drive  and  turned  to  Tom  and  Ray  Magliozzi  of  EDOOHG ÂżVW OLNH VKH ZDV EHDWLQJ HJJV “Car  Talk,â€?  who  were  more  than  willing  to  help.  They  “Stick,â€?  I  said  with  a  grin.  “I  drive  stick.â€? said  the  experience  would  be  transformational  for  all  “Good,â€?  she  replied  with  an  even  wider  smile,  “be- parties  involved.  I  was  drawn  to  Trent  Campbell’s  cause  that  is  really  driving.â€?  “Things  in  your  nature  that  you  heretofore  have  kept  stunning  composition  on  the  front  It’s  a  conviction  I  bitterly  cling  to,  and  my  driving  is  (See  Clippings,  Page  5A) page  of  the  Aug.  3   edition  of  the  Addison. The  copper  container  for  the  dis- tillery  is  certainly  a  handsome  piece  A  faraway  Facebook  acquaintance  of  mine  recently  ¿HG DV D ÂłTXLFN EUHDG ´ EXW EDQDQD EUHDG QHHGV WR of  work.  I  was  also  drawn  to  the  posted  that,  in  an  unexpected  but  delightful  gesture,  a  minutes  in  the  oven.  When  temperatures  hit  three  digits,  article  right  next  to  the  photo.  About  new  neighbor  had  come  to  her  door  with  a  loaf  of  banana  I’d  be  opting  for  no-Âbake  cookies.  Some  people  might  D ZHEVLWH WR KHOS ÂżJKW GUXJ DGGLF- even  just  go  to  the  store. bread. tion.  Could  that  also  maybe  include  And  as  for  my  Facebook  friend,  does  she  never  look  a  drinking  addiction  also?  Interest- It  struck  me,  as  it  did  some  of  the  Facebook  com- menters,  that  it  would  have  been  more  appropriate  if  out  the  window?  Wouldn’t  there  have  been  a  “for  saleâ€?  ing  pair-Âup  on  the  front  page. she  and  her  family  had  brought  banana  bread  to  the  new  sign  in  front  of  the  neighbor’s  house  for  at  least  a  few  I  hope  the  website  works  out  well  weeks,  alerting  her  to  the  idea  that  change  was  immi- for  those  who  need  help  with  addic- neighbor,  and  not  the  other  way  around.  She  agreed  but  explained  that  she  wasn’t  aware  that  nent?  How  could  she  have  missed  a  moving  van  in  the  tion  of  any  kind. she  even  had  new  neighbors  because  (a)  their  car  was  driveway,  not  to  mention  the  emergency  vehicles  there  to  6\OYLD &RIÂżQ similar  to  that  of  the  previous  owners  and  (b)  she  and  her  tend  to  the  heatstroke  victims  on  the  moving  crew? Bristol Of  course,  it’s  easy  for  me  to  judge.  family  never  go  outside.  At  the  time  I  read  this  woman’s  post,  Never? I  was  sitting  out  on  the  back  porch  on  Not  knowing  her  in  real  life,  I  won- one  of  a  string  of  breezy,  clear  Ver- dered  if  she  was  actually  a  recluse  mont  summer  mornings,  watching  a  whose  only  contact  with  the  outside  hummingbird  at  the  feeder  and  enjoy- world  was  online.  But  then  it  dawned  I  am  writing  to  address  and  accept  ing  the  lush  greenery  all  around. on  me:  She  lives  in  Arizona. responsibility  for  the  discrepancy  Her  post,  however,  put  our  Ver- reported  in  the  July  20,  2015,  Ad- I  checked  the  weather  in  Phoenix.  mont  summer  into  perspective.  Sure,  dison  Independent  between  esti- The  temperature  at  that  moment  was  By Jessie Raymond sometimes  it  gets  uncomfortably  mated  tax  rates  Addison  Northwest  102  (though  it  would  plummet  to  a  bracing  85  during  the  night). By  warm  and  muggy.  But  when  I  say  it’s  Supervisory  Union  reported  to  the  the  end  of  the  week,  however,  highs  “too  hotâ€?  to  go  outside,  I’m  generally  public  and  the  actual  tax  rates  issued  would  be  hitting  their  fourth  consecutive  day  of  112.  talking  about  a  three-Âhour  period  in  the  afternoon  when  by  the  state. They  say  it’s  a  “dry  heat,â€?  but  even  so,  I  imagine  you  I’d  prefer  to  be  inside  near  a  fan.  I  don’t  mean  that  I  re- All  the  Patricia  Hannaford  Career  could  smoke  meat  at  that  temperature. quire  24-Âhour  air-Âconditioning  for  my  very  survival. Center  expenditures  were  required  I  understood  then  why  my  Facebook  friend  might  stay  When  I  consider  that  the  highest  temperatures  we’ve  to  be  included  in  the  tax  rate  calcu- in  the  house.  But  what  about  the  new  neighbor?  Who  recorded  this  summer  are  in  line  with  the  average  nightly  lation  and  were  not.  This  caused  the  moves  in  August  in  Arizona,  when  the  temperatures  are  lows  in  places  like  Phoenix,  I  can’t  complain.  The  worst  estimated  tax  rates  we  provided  to  so  hot  that  setting  a  packing  box  down  on  the  driveway  thing  about  summer  in  my  world  is  when  I  stand  up  from  the  public  to  be  understated.  It  was  for  even  a  few  seconds  will  leave  it  with  griddle  marks? sitting  on  a  plastic  chair;Íž  on  humid  days,  the  back  of  my  an  error  and  I  accept  full  responsi- And  who,  still  faced  with  unpacking  and  spending  thighs  peeling  off  the  seat  makes  a  sound  like  a  strip  of  bility  for  it. hundreds  of  dollars  a  month  to  keep  the  house  comfort- duct  tape  being  torn  off  the  roll.  It’s  painful,  sure,  but  I  have  been  in  communication  (See  Raymond,  Page  5A) ably  cool,  decides  to  bake?  It  may  technically  be  classi- (See  Letter,  Page  5A)
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PAGE  6A  —  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  August  13,  2015
ADDISON COUNTY
Richard Gowen, 62, formerly of Middlebury
Obituaries
Graham Pringle, 83, Lincoln LINCOLN  —  Graham  Francis  Pringle,  of  Lincoln,  died  suddenly  of  a  heart  attack  on  July  6,  2015.  Born  in  the  U.K.  on  November  23,  1931,  he  is  survived  by  his  wife  Daphne  and,  in  the  U.K.,  by  their  son  Ian,  his  wife  Caroline  and  three  granddaughters.  He  was  a  man  of  wide-Âranging  pursuits.  Earlier  in  life,  as  a  dedi- cated  skier,  he  wrote  about  skiing  professionally.  Later,  after  obtain- ing  a  doctorate  from  NYU  in  1982  under  the  professorial  sponsorship  of  his  and  his  wife’s  dear  friend  Ted  Coons,  he  taught  and  developed  new  ideas  in  cultural  anthropology  and  neuropsychology.  He  greatly  enjoyed  intellectual  discussion,  music,  sailing,  photogra- phy,  and  travel  in  southern  France  —  the  latter  resulting  in  his  book  about  the  Provencal  village  of  Roussillon,  writ- ten  jointly  with  Hildgund  Schaefer.  +H OHIW XQÂż QLVKHG DUWLFOHV DERXW WKH co-Âhousing  movement  in  Vermont  and  about  the  brain’s  organization  in  determining  community  size. Lastly,  he  loved  walking  his  dog, Â
GRAHAM  PRINGLE especially  in  the  woodland  glade  known  as  the  enchanted  forest.  In  keeping,  a  small  private  memorial  was  held  there  on  July  10.  So  engaged  in  life,  all  the  more  will  Graham  be  missed  by  those  close  to  KLP ¸
Joseph Cotroneo Jr., 71, formerly of Brandon VERO  BEACH,  Fla.  —  Joseph  William  Cotroneo  Jr.,  a.k.a  “The  Italian  Stallion,â€?  age  71  of  Vero  Beach,  Fla.,  passed  away  on  Aug.  1,  2015. Joe  was  born  Feb.  9,  1944,  in  Port  Chester,  N.Y.  His  parents,  both  deceased,  were  Joseph  Cotroneo  Sr.  and  Helen  Clifford  Cotroneo.  Joe  is  survived  by  his  wife,  Patricia  Stephansen  Cotroneo;Íž  his  son,  Joseph  Cotroneo  III;Íž  his  daughter,  Jill  Cotroneo  Weise;Íž  his  sister,  Patricia  Cotroneo  Deluca;Íž  his  daughter-Âin-Âlaw,  Sara  Hadeka  Cotroneo;Íž  his  son-Âin  law,  Peter  Weise;Íž  four  beautiful  grandchil- dren;Íž  and  several  nieces  and  nephews.  His  brother,  Anthony  Cotroneo,  died  in  action  during  the  Korean  War. Joe  was  born  and  raised  in  Port  Chester,  N.Y.,  and  was  in  business  with  his  father  as  the  co-Âowner  of  Modern  Shade  and  Awning  for  22  years.  In  1982,  Joe  with  his  wife  and  young  children  moved  to  Brandon,  Vt.  While  in  Vermont,  Joe  enjoyed  the  outdoors,  woodworking,  playing  golf,  and  spending  time  with  friends  and  family.  While  in  Brandon,  Joe  was  the  sole  proprietor  of  Vermont  Shade  &  Blind  and  led  several  real  estate  investment  projects. After  many  years  of  braving  the  cold  winters,  Joe  and  Patricia  retired  to  Vero  Beach,  Fla.  While  in  Vero,  Joe  enjoyed  playing  golf,  spend- ing  time  with  friends  and  sitting  by  the  pool,  entertaining  anyone  who  would  listen.
In loving memory of
Jay Masterson
8/14/67 – 9/27/09
Happy 48 Birthday th
We are thankful God gave us 42 years with you. We miss you more each day. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. Love always, Dad, Mom, family & friends
CLEARWATER,  Fla.  /  MIDDLEBURY,  Vt.  —  Richard  “Rickâ€?  Gowen,  son  of  Philip  and  Elizabeth  “Bettyâ€?  Gowen,  passed  away  July  26,  2015,  in  his  sleep  after  a  long  battle  with  COPD. Rick,  who  was  born  Feb.  18,  1953,  lived  in  Clearwater,  Florida,  for  the  past  12  years  where  he  earned  the  reputation  as  a  highly  skilled  drum- mer  in  the  county.  His  talent  and  love  for  music  was  second  to  none;Íž  he  was  one  of  the  most  in-Âdemand  drummers  in  the  area. He  worked  for  Frontier  lighting,  of  Clearwater,  FL,  for  the  past  nine  years,  and  before  he  moved  to  Florida  from  Middlebury,  VT,  he  worked  for  Polymers,  which  became  Specialty  Filaments  of  Middlebury,  VT,  for  over  20  years.  A  hard  worker  he  was,  an  acclaimed  musician,  and  a  master  humorist.  Always  game  for  a  joke  (good  or  bad)  he  could  bring  a  smile  (or  groan)  to  those  around  him.  He  would  often  say,  “The  biggest  cause  of  death,  is  life.â€?  He  lived  his  life  to  the  fullest  and  we  hope  he  rests  in  the  peace  he  deserves. He  is  survived  by  his  former  wife,  Susan  Wheelock  Gowen;Íž  his  children,  Graham  Gowen  and  wife  Christa,  Elliot  Gowen,  Ashley  Gowen-ÂMayo  and  her  husband  Sean,  and  Emily  Gowen;Íž  also  a  grandson  Dustin  Gowen  (son  of  Elliot  Gowen);Íž  three  brothers,  David,  Pete,  and  Scott;Íž  and  his  sister,  Linda. He  is  pre-Âdeceased  by  both  parents  and  a  brother,  Charles.
Judy Findling, 69, Vergennes VERGENNES,  VT./LAKE  ISABELLA,  CALIF.  —  Judy  Underwood  Findling  of  Vergennes  and  Lake  Isabella,  Calif.,  died  July  22,  2015. She  was  born  to  James  and  Aurise  Underwood  on  March  26,  1946,  in  St.  Albans,  Vt. She  leaves  behind  her  husband,  Harvey;͞  son  Brian;͞  daughter  Amy;͞  four  grandchildren;͞  her  brother,  James  Underwood  and  wife  Rita;͞  sisters  Shirley  Wrisley  and  Loretta  Jarvis  and  husband  Francis;͞  and  numerous  cousins,  nieces  and  nephews. A  memorial  in  celebration  of  her  life  will  be  held  on  Saturday,  Aug.  15,  2015,  at  1  p.m.  at  Vit  and  Susan  Caniyo’s,  605  Pease  Road,  $GGLVRQ ¸
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RICHARD  “RICKâ€?  GOWEN A  Rick  Gowen  Memorial  Jam  will  be  held  in  Clearwater  on  August  16th.  The  musicians  that  loved  him  and  played  with  him  are  organizing  this  celebration  of  his  life. There  will  be  a  private  gathering  observed  for  family  and  friends  in  Vermont  at  a  later  date. ,Q OLHX RI Ă€ RZHUV GRQDWLRQV LQ Rick’s  name  can  be  made  to  these  suggested  organizations: Give  the  Gift  of  Music:  givethegiftofmusic.info/ give-Âthe-Âgift-Âto-Âthose-Âin-Âneed. Asthma  and  Allergy  Foundation  of  $PHULFD KWWSV DDID RUJ ¸
Jim Sullivan, Vergennes VERGENNES  —  Jim  Sullivan  of  Vergennes,  formerly  of  Bristol,   died  on  Wednesday  morning,  Aug.  12,  after  a  7-Âyear  battle  with  Multiple  Myeloma.  There  will  be  no  calling  hours. Â
A  Mass  of  Christian  Burial  will  be  celebrated  at  St.  Peter’s  Catholic  Church  on  Monday,  Aug.  17,  at  1  p.m.  A  complete  obituary  will  appear  in  the  Monday  edition  of  the  Addison  Independent.
L. Dennis Paquette, 69, Middlebury
JOSEPH  WILLIAM  COTRONEO  JR. Joe  will  always  be  remembered  to  anyone  that  has  ever  met  him  as  a  person  that  made  people  laugh.  He  was  everyone’s  favorite  comedian. To  celebrate  Joe’s  life,  fall  gather- ings  will  take  place  in  Brandon,  Vt.,  and  Vero  Beach,  Fla.  Joe,  Patricia  and  his  children  would  especially  like  to  acknowledge  the  extraordinary  care  that  they  all  received  from  the  numer- ous  CVICU  doctors,  nurses  and  staff  at  Florida  Hospital  in  Orlando.  In  lieu  RI À RZHUV D GRQDWLRQ FDQ EH PDGH to  the  American  Heart  Association.  Joe’s  memorial  page  can  be  found  at  http://honor.americanheart.org/goto/ -RVHSKB:LOOLDPB&RWURQHRB-U ¸
MIDDLEBURY  —  Lucien  Dennis  Paquette,  69,  of  Middlebury  passed  away  peacefully  on  Tuesday,  Aug.  4,  2015,  with  his  family  by  his  side,  at  the  Helen  Porter  HRC.   The  eldest  of  12  children  of  Lucien  and  Loretta  (pre-Âdeceased)  Paquette,  Dennis  was  born  and  raised  in  Middlebury  and  attended  St.  Mary’s  Catholic  School,  Middlebury  Union  High  School  and  the  University  of  Vermont. A  skilled  craftsman,  he  owned  and  operated  Paquette  Construction  in  Middlebury  for  30  years.  His  inter- ests  included  spending  time  with  his  loving  wife,  Lani,  and  their  dogs,  skiing,  hiking,  kayaking  and  riding  his  Harley.  He  especially  loved  spending  time  at  their  camp  in  Goshen. He  leaves  behind  his  beloved  wife,  Lani;Íž  sons  Damien  and  Jon  Paquette;Íž  and  stepsons  Ryan  and  Devon  Jacobs.   He’s  also  survived  by  his  father,  Lucien  Paquette;Íž  four  sisters,  Judy  and  Bill  Mercier,  Nancy  and  Donald  Bordner,  Barbara  and  Scott  Logan  and  Janice  Beayon-ÂPhelps;Íž  seven  brothers,  Steve  and  Liz  Paquette,  Francis  and  Lorraine  Paquette,  Gary  and  Sandy  Paquette,  Tom  and  Terry Â
BOATS  SAIL  ON  Lake  Champlain  during  a  past  Diamond  Island  Re- gatta.  The  event,  which  is  a  fundraiser  for  Lake  Champlain  Maritime  Mu- seum,  is  set  this  year  for  Aug.  22.
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Donald Aines, 74, Sudbury SUDBURY  —  Donald  Robert  Aines,  age  74,  died  Monday,  August  10,  2015,  at  his  home  in  Sudbury. Mr.  Aines  was  born  in  Sudbury  on  Oct.  18,  1940.  He  was  the  son  of  Arthur  G.  and  Mildred  (Disorda)  Aines,  Sr.  He  was  a  lifelong  resident  of  Sudbury.  He  received  his  early  education  in  local  Sudbury  schools  and  attended  Brandon  High  School. In  his  earlier  years  he  worked  as  a  dairy  farmer  as  well  as  raising  beef  cattle.  He  worked  for  many  years  in  the  well  drilling  business  at  Spafford’s  Well  Drilling.  He  later  was  employed  as  a  Molder  at  CPC.  Plastics  in  Middlebury.  He  was  forced  to  retire  due  to  ill  health  in  2001.  He  ZDV DQ DYLG KXQWHU DQG Âż VKHUPDQ Surviving  are  his  wife,  Etta  (Desjadon)  Aines  of  Sudbury,  whom  he  married  June  23,  1962,  in  Orwell;Íž  and  sisters  Diane  LaDuc  of  Rutland Â
and  Mary  Bartlett  of  Center  Rutland.  Several  nieces,  nephews  and  cousins  also  survive  him. He  was  predeceased  by  his  parents;͞  a  brother,  Bud  Aines;͞  and  two  sisters,  Pauline  Kearney  and  Helen  Angel. The  graveside  committal  service  and  burial  will  take  place  on  Saturday,  August  15,  2015,  at  10  a.m.  at  Wallace  Cemetery  in  Sudbury.  A  celebration  of  his  life  will  follow  the  ceremony,  at  the  Sudbury  Town  Hall,  where  the  family  will  receive  friends  from  11  a.m.  until  1  p.m. 0HPRULDO JLIWV LQ OLHX RI À RZHUV may  be  made  to  The  Whiting  First  Response  Squad,  c/o  Marie  Berry,  Murray  Road,  Whiting,  VT  05778,  or  the  Vermont  Kidney  Association,  P.O.  Box  244,  Burlington,  VT  05402. Arrangements  are  under  the  direc- tion  of  the  Miller  &  Ketcham  Funeral  +RPH LQ %UDQGRQ ¸
(also  free)  the  day  of  the  race  at  the  RSYC  tent  at  Point  Bay  Marina.  Breakfast  starts  at  8:30  a.m.,  with  registration  from  8:30-Â9:30  and  a  skip- pers’  meeting  at  9:30.  The  race  gets  under  way  at  11.  The  awards  ceremony  will  take  place  at  the  annual  RSYC  Lobster  Fest,  also  under  the  tent,  at  6  p.m.  Visiting  sailors  are  invited  to  join  the  evening  festivities  —  at  RSYC  member  prices  of  $25  per  person  —  for  a  whole  lobster,  steamers,  corn  and  DOO WKH Âż [LQJV 7R UHVHUYH D SODFH IRU Lobster  Fest,  sign  up  by  Aug.  18  at  the  RSYC  website:  rsyc.org/shop. The  event  will  include  separate  FODVVHV IRU ERDWV Ă€ \LQJ VSLQQDNHUV and  those  using  just  mainsail  and  jib,  but  all  boats  will  sail  the  same  course,  chosen  from  among  several  options  on  the  day  of  the  race  based  on  the  wind  direction  and  speed.  The  courses,  all  starting  in  Town  Farm  Bay,  which  sits  between  Charlotte  and  Ferrisburgh,  range  in  length  from  6.6  to  13.8  nauti- cal  miles,  and  can  run  from  Charlotte  and  Essex,  N.Y.,  in  the  north  to  Basin  Harbor  in  the  south.
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Wesleyan group offers prayers on town green By  LEE  J.  KAHRS BRANDON  —  In  today’s  more  secular  society,  driving  through  a  picturesque  small  Vermont  town  and  seeing  a  large,  red  banner  that  says  simply  “Prayerâ€?  in  the  local  park  might  give  one  pause.  They  might  think  some  out-Âof-Âtowners  were  exer- cising  their  freedom  of  religion,  but  choose  to  steer  clear.  But  they  would  be  wrong. “We’re  there  to  reach  out  to  the  community  for  prayer  with  people,â€?  said  Richard  Brosse,  a  member  of  the  Forest  Dale  Wesleyan  Church  in  Brandon.  “No  pressure,  just  friendly  ministry.â€? Brosse  said  that  the  idea  for  the  “Prayer  Stand,â€?  as  congregation  members  call  it,  in  Brandon’s  Central  Park  germinated  in  the  church’s  adult  Christian  education  group  that  meets  every  Sunday  morning. “In  our  small  group,  we  wanted  to  do  outreach  for  the  community,â€?  Brosse  explained.  “I  saw  the  idea  in  a  magazine  and  thought  it  would  be  a  good,  unique  way  to  do  that.â€? Armed  with  the  large,  red  “Prayerâ€?  banner,  a  few  folding  camp  chairs  and  free  Bibles,  Brosse  and  Wesleyan  Church  Pastor  John  McDonald  set  up  WKH Âż UVW 3UD\HU 6WDQG RQ D 6DWXUGD\ in  June.  Weather  permitting,  two  members  of  the  Forest  Dale  Wesleyan  congregation  are  there  in  Central  Park Â
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AMY  FREDERICKS,  LEFT,  and  Pastor  John  McDonald  of  the  Forest  Dale  Wesleyan  Church  sit  at  the  Prayer  Stand  in  Brandon’s  Central  Park  on  a  recent  sunny  day.  Weather  permitting,  the  stand  is  set  up  for  a  few  hours  each  Saturday.
each  Saturday  from  10  a.m.  to  2  p.m. The  Wesleyan  Church  is  a  Protestant,  evangelical  sect  of  Christianity  devel- oped  by  John  Wesley,  founder  of  the  Methodist  movement.  It  is  a  Bible- centric  religion  focused  on  outreach  and  spiritual  growth.  Like  many  religions,  it  is  local  church-Âcentered,  but  also  ¿ QGV XQLW\ LQ GLYHUVLW\ RI race,  personalities,  cultures  and  perspectives.  During  the  abolitionist  period  prior  to  the  U.S.  Civil  War,  the  Wesleyan  Church  was  staunchly  against  slavery. Brosse  said  that  roughly  40  people  have  visited  the  SUD\HU VWDQG VLQFH LW Âż UVW appeared.  Some  live  in  Brandon,  others  are  just  passing  through,  and  they  all  visit  for  different  reasons. “Some  people  ask  if  we  will  pray  with  them,â€?  Brosse  explained.  “Some  have  religious  questions  and  we  try  to  answer  them.  We  accept  Jesus  Christ  as  our  lord  and  savior  and  THE  WESLEYAN  CHURCH  Prayer  Stand  in  welcome  anyone  who  Central  Park  sets  up  across  Route  7  from  the  wants  to  talk  with  us.â€? Brandon  Inn  in  downtown  Brandon. Brosse  said  that  all Â
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manner  of  folks  have  stopped  by.  Some  aren’t  seeking  prayer  as  much  as  a  place  to  sit  and  rest  a  minute,  others  merely  ask  for  directions. “Some  people  are  from  out  of  state  and  we’ll  never  see  them  again,â€?  Brosse  said.  “Others  come  and  ask  what  we’re  selling.  We  give  out  Bibles.  We  don’t  pressure  anybody.â€? He  tells  of  a  woman  from  Maryland  who  stopped  by  one  afternoon. “She  said,  ‘Oh,  this  is  wonderful!  Do  you  read  auras?’â€?  Brosse  recounted  with  a  laugh. Brosse,  a  veteran  of  the  Vietnam  War  era,  served  for  several  years  as  the  chaplain  at  the  Brandon  post  of  the  American  Legion.  He  said  the  church’s  goal  of  community  outreach  is  being  met  without  any  high-Âpressure  tactics. “We  thought  about  knocking  on  doors,  but  that’s  too  ‘in  your  face,’â€?  he  explained.  “It  just  doesn’t  work.  If  people  want  to  come  and  see  us,  they  can.  We’re  not  trying  to  shove  anything  down  anyone’s  throat.  We’re  just  trying  to  be  a  blessing  for  the  community.â€? Weather  permitting,  the  Forest  Dale  Wesleyan  Church  will  operate  the  Prayer  Stand  in  Brandon’s  Central  Park  each  Saturday  through  early  fall.
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“Much  Ado  About  Nothingâ€?  outdoors  in  Bristol.  Thursday,  Aug.  13,  7-Â9  p.m.,  Bristol  town  green.  The  Bristol  Gateway  Players  pres- ent  Shakespeare’s  classic  “battle  of  the  sexesâ€?  romp  for  their  2015  Shakespeare  on  the  Green  production.  Bring  a  chair  or  blanket.  Rain  venue:  Holley  Hall.  Suggested  donation  $10.  Info:  802-Â453-Â7817.  Runs  Aug.  13-Â16. Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  readings  in  Ripton.  Thursday,  Aug.  13,  8:15  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Readings  by  Kirstin  Valdez  Quade,  &KULVWRSKHU &DVWHOODQL DQG 7RP 6OHLJK 7R FRQÂż UP events  and  times,  call  802-Â443-Â2700. Â
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Start & end at Wright Park in Middlebury, VT. Post-race celebration with refreshments, prizes & music. All welcome, any ability. All proceeds help to maintain & improve the Trail Around Middlebury (TAM).
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Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  lecture  in  Ripton.  Friday,  Aug.  14,  9  a.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Lecture  by  Terrance  Hayes,  “DIY  for  Langston  Hughes.â€?  To  FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV FDOO Kids’  drop-Âin  story  time  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Aug.  14,  10:30  a.m.,  Ilsley  Library  garden.  Kids  from  birth  to  age  4  are  invited  to  enjoy  a  story  in  the  library’s  beauti- ful  garden.  Info:  388-Â4097. Senior  luncheon  in  Bristol.  Friday,  Aug.  14,  11:30  a.m.,  Join  seniors  60  and  older  at  Mary’s  at  Baldwin  Creek  for  a  noon  gourmet  luncheon  of  garden  salad,  salmon  burger  with  broccoli  and  roasted  potatoes,  and  grilled  peach  with  balsamic  glaze  and  ice  cream.  Suggested  donation  $5.  Reservations  required:  1-Â800-Â642-Â5119,  ext.  615.  Carillon  concert  for  commencement  prelude  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  Aug.  14,  4  p.m.  Mead  Chapel  and  surrounding  lawns.  Middlebury  College  carillonneur  George  Matthew  Jr.  will  announce  the  start  of  the  Middlebury  Language  Schools’  commence- ment  procession.  Free.  Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  readings  in  Ripton.  Friday,  Aug.  14,  4:15  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Readings  by  James  Arthur,  Margaret  Lazarus  Dean,  Norton  Girault  and  Yona  Harvey.  To  FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV FDOO Horse  photos  exhibit  opening  reception  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Aug.  14,  5-Â7  p.m.,  National  Museum  of  the  Morgan  Horse,  Main  Street.  Celebrating  a  new  exhibit  of  Morgan  horse  photos  by  Brett  Simison.  On  exhibit  through  early  September.  Info:  388-Â1639  or  www.morganhorse.com/museum. Exhibit  opening  reception  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Aug.  14,  5-Â7  p.m.,  Jackson  Gallery  at  Town  Hall  Theater.  Celebrating  the  opening  of  “Line  and  Shadow:  Cyanotypes  and  Drawings  by  Tom  Fels.â€?  On  exhibit  Aug.  8-ÂSept.  20.  Info:  802-Â388-Â9222  or  www.townhall- theater.org. Exhibit  opening  reception  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Aug.  14,  5-Â7  p.m.,  Edgewater  Gallery  at  Middlebury  Falls.  Celebrating  the  opening  of  “Bob  Schatz:  Spaces,â€?  a  collection  of  black-Âand-Âwhite  photos  of  the  homes  of  famous  writers.  Exhibit  runs  through  August.  Info:  802-Â458-Â0098  or  edgewatergallery-Âvt.com.  Photo  exhibit  opening  reception  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Aug.  14,  5-Â7  p.m.,  51  Main.  Celebrating  the  August  exhibit  of  photographs  by  Mike  Kieran  span- ning  his  three  years  in  India.  Info:  www.go51main. com. Folklife  Center  exhibit  opening  reception  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Aug.  14,  5-Â7  p.m.,  Vermont  Folklife  Center,  88  Main  St.  Opening  of  “Photo  Voice:  Nine  Residents  Share  Images  of  a  Troubled  and  Treasured  Neighborhood.â€?  Residents  of  Rutland  City’s  Northwest  neighborhood  were  given  cameras  WR UHĂ€ HFW UHFRUG DQG UHOD\ ZKDW LV LPSRUWDQW DERXW where  they  live  and  the  everyday  matters  that  mean  the  most  to  them.  Summer  concert  series  in  Brandon.  Friday,  Aug.  14,  6  p.m.,  Central  Park  bandstand.  The  Brandon  Chamber  of  Commerce  presents  Tintype  Gypsies,  the  volatile  duo  of  Angus  Chaney  and  Emily  Nelson.  Free.  Rain  location:  Center  Street  Bar  dining  room.  Teddy  bear  sleepover  in  Shoreham.  Friday,  Aug.  14,  6-Â7  p.m.,  Platt  Memorial  Library.  Story  time  for  kids  2  and  older.  Kids  wear  jammies  and  bring  their  favorite  stuffed  animal  for  stories,  milk  and  cookies,  activity  and  craft.  Stuffed  animals  will  spend  the  night,  to  be  picked  up  Saturday  with  a  photo  album  of  their  adven- tures.  Info:  www.plattlib.org  or  802-Â897-Â2647. “Much  Ado  About  Nothingâ€?  outdoors  in  Bristol.  Friday,  Aug.  14,  7-Â9  p.m.,  Bristol  town  green.  The  Bristol  Gateway  Players  present  Shakespeare’s  classic  “battle  of  the  sexesâ€?  romp  for  their  2015  Shakespeare  on  the  Green  production.  Bring  a  chair  or  blanket.  Rain  venue:  Holley  Hall.  Suggested  dona- tion  $10.  Info:  802-Â453-Â7817.  Runs  Aug.  13-Â16. Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  readings  in  Ripton. Â
Friday,  Aug.  14,  8:15  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Readings  by  Peter  Ho  Davies  and  Ann  Hood.  7R FRQ¿ UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV FDOO
Aug
15
SATURDAY
Green  Mountain  Club  hike  in  South  Starksboro.  Saturday,  Aug.  15,  time  and  meeting  place  TBA.  The  Bread  Loaf  Section  hosts  an  approximately  5-Âmile  hike  up  Stark  Mountain  from  the  Appalachian  Gap.  Moderately  GLIÂż FXOW &RQWDFW OHDGHU $YH +DYLODQG IRU GHWDLOV DW 802-Â496-Â6677  or  wahav@madriver.com.  More  at  www.gmcbreadloaf.org. Trail  work  day  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Aug.  15,  8-Â10  a.m.  Otter  Creek  Gorge  Preserve.  The  Middlebury  Area  Land  Trust  is  asking  you  to  show  your  love  for  the  Trail  Around  Middlebury  by  helping  cut  brush  and  move  gravel.  Meet  at  northern  parking  area  on  Morgan  Horse  Farm  Road,  2.4  miles  north  of  the  Pulp  Mill  Bridge. Town-Âwide  yard  sale  in  Bridport.  Saturday,  Aug.  15,  9  a.m.-Â4  p.m.  around  Bridport.  Maps  available  at  the  sales  and  at  Pratt’s  Store  and  Boise’s  Citgo.  Continues  Sunday. Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  lecture  in  Ripton.  Saturday,  Aug.  15,  9  a.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Lecture  by  Charles  Baxter,  “Notes  on  the  'UDPDWLF ,PDJH ´ 7R FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV FDOO 802-Â443-Â2700.  “Weeds  as  Medicineâ€?  talk  and  walk  in  Orwell.  Saturday,  Aug.  15,  1-Â3  p.m.,  Mount  Independence  State  Historic  Site.  Gardener,  educator  and  clinical  herbalist  Julie  Mitchell  leads  a  guided  walk  to  look  at  “weedsâ€?  on  the  Mount  and  what  they  offer  as  medi- cine.  Rain  or  shine.  Info:  802-Â948-Â2000. Historical  crafts  and  skills  demonstrations  in  Addison.  Saturday,  Aug.  15,  1:30-Â3:30  p.m.,  Chimney  Point  State  Historic  Site.  Site  interpreter  Wight  Manning  presents  “Blast  From  the  Past:  How  They  Made  It  in  New  France,â€?  a  hands-Âon  demonstration  of  the  crafts  and  skills  practiced  by  those  living  here  on  the  frontier  of  New  France.  Info:  759-Â2412.  Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  readings  in  Ripton.  Saturday,  Aug.  15,  4:15  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Readings  by  Pamela  Erens,  David  J.  0RUULV DQG $IDD 0LFKDHO :HDYHU 7R FRQÂż UP HYHQWV and  times,  call  802-Â443-Â2700.  Fire  Department  BBQ  in  Ferrisburgh.  Saturday,  Aug.  S P 5RXWH Âż UH VWDWLRQ (QMR\ -HUU\ÂśV famous  chicken  barbecue  recipe.  Adults  $11,  seniors  $10,  children  age  12  and  younger  $6.  Rain  or  shine! Silent  movie  screening  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Aug.  15,  7  p.m.,  Brandon  Town  Hall  and  Community  Center,  Route  7.  “Three  Agesâ€?  (1923),  with  live  musi- cal  accompaniment  by  Jeff  Rapsis.  Buster  Keaton’s  ¿ UVW IXOO OHQJWK FRPHG\ LQWHUZHDYLQJ WDOHV RI URPDQFH from  three  historic  periods.  Part  of  the  Brandon  Town  +DOOÂśV VXPPHU VLOHQW Âż OP VHULHV )UHH EXW GRQDWLRQV WR the  town  hall  restoration  fund  appreciated.  Info:  www. brandontownhall.org.  The  M.C.  Ramblers  in  concert  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Aug.  15,  7-Â8  p.m.,  Middlebury  Community  Music  Center,  6  Main  St.  A  free  closing  concert  of  bluegrass  and  American  roots  music,  played  and  sung  by  the  participants  of  a  summer  session  at  the  MCMC,  led  by  faculty  member  Chris  Prickitt.  “Much  Ado  About  Nothingâ€?  outdoors  in  Bristol.  Saturday,  Aug.  15,  7-Â9  p.m.,  Bristol  town  green.  The  Bristol  Gateway  Players  present  Shakespeare’s  classic  “battle  of  the  sexesâ€?  romp  for  their  2015  Shakespeare  on  the  Green  production.  Bring  a  chair  or  blanket.  Rain  venue:  Holley  Hall.  Suggested  dona- tion  $10.  Info:  802-Â453-Â7817.  Runs  Aug.  13-Â16. The  Missisquoi  River  Band  in  concert  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Aug.  15,  7:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  Bluegrass  from  northern  Vermont.  Tickets  $20.  Reservations  recommended  at  802-Â247-Â4295  or  info@brandon-Âmusic.net.  Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  readings  in  Ripton.  Saturday,  Aug.  15,  8:15  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Readings  by  Robert  Cohen  and  7HG &RQRYHU 7R FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV FDOO 802-Â443-Â2700. Â
Aug
16
SUNDAY
Scrapbooking  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Aug.  16,  8  a.m.-Â2  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Open  to  anyone  interested  in  paper  crafts,  including  scrapbooking  and  card  making.  Info:  388-Â4095. Town-Âwide  yard  sale  in  Bridport.  Sunday,  Aug.  16,  9  a.m.-Â4  p.m.  around  Bridport.  Maps  available  at  the  sales  and  at  Pratt’s  Store  and  Boise’s  Citgo. Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  lecture  in  Ripton.  Sunday,  Aug.  16,  9  a.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Lecture  by  Tom  Sleigh,  “A  Man  of  Care: Â
Seamus  Heaney’s  Primal  Reach  into  the  Physical.â€?  To  FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV FDOO Historic  Clocks  and  Watches  Afternoon  in  Addison.  Sunday,  Aug.  16,  noon-Â4  p.m.,  Chimney  Point  State  Historic  Site.  Members  of  the  Green  Mountain  Timekeepers  Society  will  be  on  hand  to  talk  about  historic  clocks  and  watches,  and  repairs.  Bring  your  timepieces  or  photographs  and  learn  more  about  them.  Info:  759-Â2412. Pie  and  ice  cream  social  in  Ferrisburgh.  Sunday,  Aug.  16,  1-Â4  p.m.,  Rokeby  Museum.  Annual  tradition  featuring  homemade  pies  of  every  type,  served  in  the  museum’s  shady  back  yard.  Proceeds  support  the  museum’s  work.  Info:  802-Â877-Â3406. Revolutionary  War  walk  and  talk  program  in  Hubbardton.  Sunday,  Aug.  16,  2  p.m.,  Hubbardton  %DWWOHÂż HOG 6WDWH +LVWRULF 6LWH 6LWH LQWHUSUHWHU &DUO )XOOHU discusses  the  importance  of  the  Battle  of  Hubbardton.  )ROORZHG E\ D VKRUW Âż OP Âł&RPPHPRUDWLQJ WKH %DWWOH RI %HQQLQJWRQ ZLWK +RZDUG &RIÂż Q ´ ,QIR “Much  Ado  About  Nothingâ€?  outdoors  in  Bristol.  Sunday,  Aug.  16,  2-Â4  p.m.,  Bristol  town  green.  The  Bristol  Gateway  Players  present  Shakespeare’s  classic  “battle  of  the  sexesâ€?  romp  for  their  2015  Shakespeare  on  the  Green  production.  Bring  a  chair  or  blanket.  Rain  venue:  Holley  Hall.  Suggested  dona- tion  $10.  Info:  802-Â453-Â7817.  Runs  Aug.  13-Â16. Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  readings  in  Ripton. Sunday,  Aug.  16,  4:15  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Readings  by  Ansel  Elkins,  Angela  Flournoy  DQG 7HG 7KRPSVRQ 7R FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV FDOO 802-Â443-Â2700.  Reading  series  in  Rochester.  Sunday,  Aug.  16,  5:30  p.m.,  BigTown  Gallery.  Chin  Woon  Ping  reads  from  “Dadah:  A  Meditation  on  Opium.â€? Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  readings  in  Ripton. Sunday,  Aug.  16,  8:15  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Readings  by  Lan  Samantha  Chang  DQG (GZDUG +LUVFK 7R FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV FDOO 802-Â443-Â2700. Â
Aug
17
MONDAY
Senior  luncheon  in  Bristol.  Monday,  Aug.  17,  10:30  a.m.,  Cubbers  Restaurant.  CVAA  sponsors  this  monthly  11  a.m.  luncheon  featuring  down-Âhome  cooking  and  friendly  service.  Menu  TBA.  Suggested  donation  $5.  Reservations  required:  1-Â800-Â642-Â5119,  ext.  615.  Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  lecture  in  Ripton.  Monday,  Aug.  17,  11  a.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Lecture  by  Peter  Ho  Davies,  “Historical  )LFWLRQ DQG +RZ WR *HW $ZD\ :LWK ,W ´ 7R FRQÂż UP events  and  times,  call  802-Â443-Â2700.  Band  concert  in  Brandon.  Monday,  Aug.  17,  6:30  p.m.,  Central  Park  bandstand.  Rain  location:  Brandon  Town  Hall.  To  join  the  band,  call  247-Â4559. Band  concert  in  Vergennes.  Monday,  Aug.  17,  7  p.m.,  Vergennes  City  Park.  Weekly  summer  band  concert  by  the  Vergennes  City  Band. “Freedom  and  Unity:  The  Vermont  Movieâ€?  screening  in  Shoreham.  Monday,  Aug.  17,  7  p.m.,  Platt  Memorial  Library.  Showing  Part  6,  “People’s  Power.â€?  Popcorn  served.  Info:  www.plattlib.org  or  802-Â897-Â2647. Author  talk  with  Ted  Conover  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  Aug.  17,  7  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Conover,  an  award-Âwinning  writer  and  author  of  “The  Routes  of  Manâ€?  and  “Newjack:  Guarding  Sing  Sing,â€?  among  other  books,  speaks.  Info:  388-Â4095  or  www.ilsley- publiclibrary.org. Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  readings  in  Ripton.  Monday,  Aug.  17,  8:15  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Readings  by  Paul  Otremba,  Brando  6N\KRUVH DQG -HQQLIHU *URW] 7R FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG times,  call  802-Â443-Â2700. Â
Aug
18
TUESDAY
Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  lecture  in  Ripton.  Tuesday,  Aug.  18,  9  a.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Lecture  by  Linda  Gregerson,  “Marianne  Moore  and  the  Zipper.â€?  To  FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV FDOO Senior  luncheon  and  foot  care  clinic  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Aug.  18,  10  a.m.-Â1  p.m.,  Russ  Sholes  Senior  Center.  Home  Health  foot  care  clinic  at  10  a.m.,  followed  at  11  by  a  talk  titled  “AARP  Top  Frauds  and  Scams,â€?  and  at  noon  by  a  CVAA-Âsponsored  lunch  RI VWXIIHG FKLFNHQ EUHDVW ZLWK ZLOG ULFH VWXIÂż QJ EURF coli  and  cheese,  red  mashed  potatoes,  tossed  salad  and  strawberry  shortcake.  Suggested  donation  $4.  Reservations  required:  1-Â800-Â642-Â5119,  ext.  634.  Free  transportation  with  ACTR:  802-Â388-Â1946. Open  source  hardware  drop-Âin  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Aug.  18,  3:30-Â4:30  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Experiment  with  the  Sparkfun  Inventor’s  Kit  and  learn  about  microcontrollers  and  sensors.  Info:  388-Â4095.
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Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  readings  in  Ripton.  Tuesday,  Aug.  18,  4:15  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Readings  by  Manuel  Gonzales,  Keetje  .XLSHUV DQG +HOHQ 6FKXOPDQ 7R FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG times,  call  802-Â443-Â2700.  “Deep  Space  Nightâ€?  astronomy  event  in  Hubbardton.  7XHVGD\ $XJ S P +XEEDUGWRQ %DWWOHÂż HOG State  Historic  Site.  Stargaze  with  the  Green  Mountain  Alliance  of  Amateur  Astronomers,  who  bring  their  telescopes.  See  planets,  stars  and  maybe  Comet  3 %ULQJ ELQRFXODUV EODQNHWV DQG Ă€ DVKOLJKWV 0DUVKPDOORZV SURYLGHG 5DLQ HYHQW ,QVLGH LOOXVWUDWHG SURJUDP &DOO WR FRQÂż UP Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  readings  in  Ripton.  Tuesday,  Aug.  18,  8:15  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Readings  by  Charles  Baxter  and  Sally  .HLWK 7R FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV FDOO
Aug
19
WEDNESDAY
Seminar  on  new  credit  card  changes  for  business  owners  in  Middlebury.  :HGQHVGD\ $XJ D P ,OVOH\ /LEUDU\ Business  owners  can  learn  about  new  credit  card  standards  going  into  effect  on  Oct.  1.  RSVP  to  pam@ addisoncounty.com  or  388-Â7951.  Free  to  Addison  County  Chamber  of  Commerce  members;Íž  $5  for  nonmembers.  Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  lecture  in  Ripton. Wednesday,  Aug.  19,  9  a.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Lecture  by  Stacey  D’Erasmo,  “After  the  World  Ends:  The  Artist’s  Response  to  Crisis.â€?  To  FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV FDOO Senior  luncheon  in  Bridport.  Wednesday,  Aug.  19,  11:30  a.m.,  Bridport  Grange.  Bridport  Seniors  host  this  CVAA-Âsponsored  noon  luncheon  of  beef  stroga- QRII RYHU VHDVRQHG URWLQL QRRGOHV WRVVHG VDODG ZKDW ,WDOLDQ EUHDG DQG FDQWDORXSH )RU VHQLRUV DQG RYHU Bring  your  own  place  setting.  Suggested  donation  5HVHUYDWLRQV UHTXLUHG H[W Free  transportation  with  ACTR:  802-Â388-Â1946. Lego  Challenge  Hour  in  Shoreham.  Wednesday,  Aug.  19,  2  p.m.,  Platt  Memorial  Library.  For  kids  5  and  older.  An  hour  of  Lego  building  challenges  to  FHOHEUDWH WKH HQG RI VXPPHU ,QIR ZZZ SODWWOLE RUJ RU 802-Â897-Â2647. Downloadable  drop-Âin  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  $XJ S P ,OVOH\ /LEUDU\ &RPH JHW KHOS ZLWK GRZQORDGDEOH DXGLRERRNV DQG H ERRNV ,QIR 388-Â4095  or  www.ilsleypubliclibrary.org. Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  readings  in  Ripton. Wednesday,  Aug.  19,  4:15  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Readings  by  Karin  Gottshall,  Mitchell  6 -DFNVRQ DQG +HOHQD 0DULD 9LUDPRQWHV 7R FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV FDOO “A  Midsummer  Night’s  Dreamâ€?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Aug.  19,  7  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  The  young  cast  of  THT’s  Young  Company  SUHVHQWV 6KDNHVSHDUHÂśV UDXFRXV WDOH RI PLVFKLHYRXV IDLULHV HQFKDQWHG ORYHUV DQG UXGH PHFKDQLFDOV 7LFNHWV DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH or  www.townhalltheater.org.  Also  on  Aug.  20. Band  concert  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  Aug.  19,  7  p.m.,  Bristol  town  green.  Weekly  summer  band  concert  on  the  gazebo.  Bring  a  lawn  chair  or  blanket,  and  a  picnic  dinner. Blues  jam  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Aug.  19,  8-Â10  p.m.,  51  Main.  Dennis  Willmott  from  Left  Eye  Jump  ZLOO SURYLGH OHDG JXLWDU EDVV DQG GUXPV LI \RX QHHG backup,  or  take  a  break  and  let  you  play.  Bring  your  LQVWUXPHQW DQG JHW UHDG\ WR MDP ,QIR ZZZ JR PDLQ com. Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  musical  program  in  Ripton.  Wednesday,  Aug.  19,  8:30  p.m.,  Bread  /RDI &DPSXV %DUQ 7R FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV FDOO 802-Â443-Â2700. Â
Aug
20
THURSDAY
Green  Mountain  Club  dawn  photogra- phy  walk  in  Addison  County.  Thursday,  Aug.  20,  6  a.m.,  location  TBD.  The  GMC  Bread  Loaf  Section  will  hold  an  hour-Âlong  exploration  of  the  Vermont  landscape  in  early  morning  light,  followed  by  coffee  at  Rosie’s  Restaurant  in  Middlebury.  Contact  leader  Beth  Eliason  for  meeting  place:  802-Â989-Â3909.  More:  www.gmcbreadloaf.org. Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  lecture  in  Ripton. Thursday,  Aug.  20,  9  a.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  7KHDWUH /HFWXUH E\ $IDD 0LFKDHO :HDYHU Âł'UDZLQJ WKH 'UDJRQ ´ 7R FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV FDOO 802-Â443-Â2700.  PMC  Farmers’  Market  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Aug.  20,  11  a.m.-Â2  p.m.,  Porter  Medical  Center  cafeteria  patio.  One  in  a  series  of  monthly  markets  at  offering  fresh,  local  produce.  Senior  luncheon  with  live  music  in  Vergennes. Thursday,  Aug.  20,  11:30  a.m.,  St.  Peter’s  Church.  $UULYH DW D P IRU D &9$$ VSRQVRUHG QRRQ PHDO of  cheese  tortellini  with  marinara  sauce,  sweet  sausage  links,  corn,  tossed  salad,  garlic  bread  and  fresh  fruit  salad.  Bring  your  own  place  setting.  Suggested  dona- WLRQ 5HVHUYDWLRQV UHTXLUHG H[W 615.  Free  transportation  with  ACTR:  802-Â388-Â1946. Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  readings  in  Ripton. Thursday,  Aug.  20,  4:15  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Readings  by  Maggie  Shipstead,  Angela  1DUFLVR 7RUUHV DQG 9X 7UDQ 7R FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG times,  call  802-Â443-Â2700.  Lego  Night  in  Shoreham.  Thursday,  Aug.  20,  5:30-Â7  p.m.,  Platt  Memorial  Library.  For  kids  ages  5  and  older.  ,QIR ZZZ SODWWOLE RUJ RU Salad  supper  in  New  Haven.  Thursday,  Aug.  20,  6  p.m.,  1HZ +DYHQ &RQJUHJDWLRQDO &KXUFK 0HDO LQFOXGHV VDODGV FROG PHDWV UROOV EHYHUDJH DQG GHVVHUW $GXOWV FKLOGUHQ XQGHU IUHH 5HVHUYDWLRQV DSSUHFLDWHG EXW ZDON LQV ZHOFRPH ,QIR Rani  Arbo  and  Greg  Ryan  in  concert  in  Hancock.  Thursday,  Aug.  20,  6:30  p.m.,  Hancock  bandstand.  Historical  society  meeting  in  Bristol.  Thursday,  Aug.  20,  7  p.m.,  Howden  Hall.  The  Bristol  Historical  Society  welcomes  Frank  Bryan,  who  will  present  “The  ,QWHUVWDWH 6\VWHP ´ ,QIR RU “A  Midsummer  Night’s  Dreamâ€?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Aug.  20,  7  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  The  young  cast  of  THT’s  Young  Company  SUHVHQWV 6KDNHVSHDUHÂśV UDXFRXV WDOH RI PLVFKLHYRXV IDLULHV HQFKDQWHG ORYHUV DQG UXGH PHFKDQLFDOV 7LFNHWV DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH or  www.townhalltheater.org. Historical  society  meeting  in  Salisbury.  Thursday,  Aug.  20,  7  p.m.,  Salisbury  Congregational  Church.  Bill  3RZHUV ZLOO VKDUH RYHU LPDJHV DQG LOOXVWUDWLRQV RI /HLFHVWHUÂśV 6LOYHU /DNH 3LFWXUHV UDQJH IURP WKH V to  the  present. Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  readings  in  Ripton.  Thursday,  Aug.  20,  8:15  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Readings  by  Jane  Alison  and  7HUUDQFH +D\HV 7R FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV FDOO 802-Â443-Â2700.  “Wizard  of  Ozâ€?  on  screen  outdoors  in  Bristol.  Thursday,  Aug.  20,  starting  at  dark,  Bristol  town  park.  The  Bristol  Rec  Department  brings  another  summer  RI 0RYLHV LQ WKH 3DUN Âż OP FODVVLFV VKRZQ RXWVLGH RQ a  theater-Âsized  screen.  Free.  Bring  a  blanket  and  bug  spray. Â
Aug
21
FRIDAY
Green  Mountain  Club  bike  ride  in  Bridport  and  Addison.  Friday,  Aug.  21,  time  and  meeting  place  TBA.  An  HDV\ WR PRGHUDWH PLOH ULGH RQ SDYHG URDGV Contact  leader  Jill  Vickers  for  details:  802-Â759-Â3227  RU MYLFNHUV#JPDYW QHW 0RUH ZZZ JPFEUHDGORDI RUJ Bocce  tournament  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Aug.  21,  9  D P 0LGGOHEXU\ UHF Âż HOG 7KH &RXQVHOLQJ 6HUYLFH RI $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ KRVWV LWV Âż IWK DQQXDO WRXUQDPHQW )XQ IRU DOO DJHV DQG VNLOO OHYHOV ZLWK RSWLRQDO ERFFH lessons  beforehand.  Participants  and  sponsors  needed.  Refreshment  and  BBQ  lunch  for  all  partici- SDQWV ,QIR RU ERFFH#FVDF YW RUJ Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  lecture  in  Ripton. Friday,  Aug.  21,  9  a.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Lecture  by  Ann  Hood,  “Why  Write?â€?  To  FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV FDOO Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  readings  in  Ripton. Friday,  Aug.  21,  4:15  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  /LWWOH 7KHDWUH 5HDGLQJV E\ -XOLH ,URPXDQ\D -RVKXD 0HKLJDQ DQG -HQ 3HUF\ 7R FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV call  802-Â443-Â2700.  Exhibit  opening  reception  in  Brandon.  Friday,  Aug.  21,  5-Â7  p.m.,  Compass  Music  and  Arts  Center.  &HOHEUDWLQJ WKH RSHQLQJ RI Âł:KDW (00$ /RYHV ´ an  exhibit  of  works  by  members  of  the  Rutland-Âarea  DUWLVWVÂś JURXS (00$ ([KLELW UXQV $XJ 1RY ,QIR ZZZ FPDFYW RUJ Board  game  night  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Aug.  21,  S P ,OVOH\ /LEUDU\ ,QIR FKXFN#EXUNLQV QHW Bread  Loaf  Writers’  Conference  readings  in  Ripton.  Friday,  Aug.  21,  8:15  p.m.,  Bread  Loaf  Campus,  Little  Theatre.  Readings  by  Vikram  Chandra  and  0LFKDHO &ROOLHU 7R FRQÂż UP HYHQWV DQG WLPHV FDOO 802-Â443-Â2700. Â
Aug
22
SATURDAY
Mount  Independence/Hubbardton  Military  Road  car  tour  in  Orwell.  Saturday,  Aug.  22,  9:30  a.m.-Â12:30  p.m.,  meet  at  Mount  ,QGHSHQGHQFH )RXUWK DQQXDO WRXU H[SORULQJ D VHFWLRQ of  a  1776  military  road.  Jim  Rowe  leads  the  tour.  $WWHQGHHV ULGH LQ WKHLU RZQ YHKLFOHV 7RXU HQGV DW +XEEDUGWRQ %DWWOHÂż HOG ,QIR Diamond  Island  Regatta  in  Charlotte.  Saturday,  Aug.  22,  9:30  a.m.-Â2  p.m.,  Point  Bay  Marina.  Third  annual  UDFH WR EHQHÂż W WKH /DNH &KDPSODLQ 0DULWLPH 0XVHXP in  Ferrisburgh.  Breakfast  at  8:30  a.m.,  skippers’  meet- LQJ DW D P UDFH DW D P ,QIR KWWS UV\F RUJ diamond-Âisland-Âregatta. Morgan  horse  children’s  activities  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Aug.  22,  10  a.m.-Ânoon,  National  Museum  of  the  Morgan  Horse,  Main  Street.  Children  4-Â8  can  learn  DERXW 0RUJDQ KRUVHV ZLWK D IXQ DUW DFWLYLW\ 'RQDWLRQV DSSUHFLDWHG ,QIR RU ZZZ PRUJDQKRUVH FRP PXVHXP Ciderstock  2015  music  festival  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Aug.  22,  2-Â10  p.m.,  the  Woodchuck  Cidery,  Exchange  Street.  A  follow-Âup  to  last  year’s  grand  RSHQLQJ IHVWLYDO IHDWXULQJ OLYH PXVLF JUHDW IRRG trucks  and  Woodchuck  cider.  Acts  include  Cage  the  Elephant  with  special  guests  New  Politics.  Also,  Kat  :ULJKW 7KH ,QGRPLWDEOH 6RXO %DQG DQG 0HGDLOD )DFLOLW\ WRXUV VDPSOHV ODZQ JDPHV YHQGRUV 7LFNHWV ZZZ ZRRGFKXFN FRP FLGHUVWRFN Victor  Rudolph  “Smileyâ€?  Gittens  in  concert  in  Bristol.  Saturday,  Aug.  22,  7  p.m.,  Green  Mountain  Family  Campground,  4817  South  116  Road.  Well  known  DV WKH VPLOLQJ Ă€ DJJHU RQ 5RXWH WKLV VXPPHU this  international  entertainer  will  sing  and  perform.  $GPLVVLRQ DW WKH GRRU FKLOGUHQ WR EHQHÂż W WKH %ULVWRO )LUH 'HSDUWPHQW /HDUQ PRUH DW KWWS YLFWRUUJLW tens.tmgartist.com. The  Piazzolla  Project  in  concert  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Aug.  22,  7:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  A  “tango  TXDUWHW´ H[SORULQJ WKH GLYHUVH VRXQGV RI $UJHQWLQHDQ FRPSRVHU $VWRU 3LD]]ROODÂśV Âł1XHYR 7DQJR´ IURP HYHU\ SRVVLEOH DQJOH 7LFNHWV 5HVHUYDWLRQV UHFRP mended  at  802-Â247-Â4295  or  info@brandon-Âmusic. net.  “Middlebury’s  Got  Talentâ€?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Aug.  22,  8  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Annual  show  celebrating  the  many  talents  of  area  people.  Also  RQ $XJ 7LFNHWV DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH RU www.townhalltheater.org.
Aug
23
SUNDAY
Historical  society  summer  picnic  in  West  Addison.  Sunday,  Aug.  23,  4  p.m.,  Bud  and  Alice  Bodette’s  farm,  7240  VT  Route  : $Q $GGLVRQ 7RZQ +LVWRULFDO 6RFLHW\ HYHQW *HRII Nelson  will  furnish  burgers  and  condiments;Íž  guests  should  bring  their  own  table  settings  and  a  dish  to  share.  Bucky  Douglas  will  play  the  accordion.  RSVP  to  802-Â759-Â2399.  Bring  a  tool  or  Addison  artifact  to  GLVFXVV 0HPEHUV PD\ SD\ GXHV LI WKH\ KDYHQÂśW already.  Reading  series  in  Rochester.  Sunday,  Aug.  23,  5:30  p.m.,  BigTown  Gallery.  Paige  Ackerson-ÂKiely  and  &DURO\Q .XHEOHU UHDG WKHLU SRHWU\ DQG Âż FWLRQ “Middlebury’s  Got  Talentâ€?  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Aug.  23,  8  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Annual  show  celebrating  the  many  talents  of  area  people. Â
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Aug
24
MONDAY
Band  concert  in  Vergennes.  Monday,  Aug.  24,  7  p.m.,  Vergennes  City  Park.  Weekly  summer  band  concert  by  the  Vergennes  City  Band.
Aug
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calendar and  Saturday,  10  a.m.-Â2  p.m.  Proceeds  support  library  programs  and  materials. Ilsley  Public  Library  Book  Sale.  First  Saturday,  11  a.m.-Â2:30  p.m.,  Vermont  Room.  Ongoing  sale  in  The  Last  Word  during  library  hours.  Info:  388-Â4095. St.  Peter’s  Closet  in  Vergennes.  Behind  St.  Peter’s.  Open  on  Thursdays  and  Fridays  from  10  a.m.  to  4  p.m. Two  Brothers  Tavern’s  Charitable  Mondays.  First  Monday.  10  percent  of  entire  day’s  proceeds  go  to  designated  charity.
ONGOINGEVENTS By  category:  Farmers’  Markets,  Sports,  Clubs  &  Organizations,  Government  &  Politics,  Bingo,  Fundraising  Sales,  Dance,  Music,  Arts  &  Education,  Health  &  Parenting,  Meals,  Art  Exhibits  &  Museums,  Library  Programs. FARMERS’  MARKETS Brandon  Farmers’  Market.  Fridays,  mid-ÂMay  through  mid-ÂOctober,  9  a.m.-Â2  p.m.,  Brandon  Central  Park.  Fresh  produce,  breads,  jams,  honey,  maple  products  and  crafts.  Info:  802-Â273-Â2655. Middlebury  Farmers’  Market.  Summer  hours:  Wednesdays  and  Saturdays,  9  a.m.-Â12:30  p.m.,  outdoors  at  the  Marble  Works,  May-ÂOctober.  Local  produce,  meats,  fresh  breads,  granola,  prepared  foods,  maple  syrup  and  more.  Info:  www.middleburyfarmersmarket.org  or  on  Facebook. Vergennes  Farmers’  Market.  Thursdays,  3-Â6:30  p.m.,  City  Park.  Rain  or  shine. SPORTS Co-Âed  volleyball  in  Middlebury.  Pick-Âup  games  Monday,  7-Â9  p.m.,  Middlebury  Municipal  Gym.  Jack  Brown,  388-Â2502;Íž  Bruce  at  Middlebury  Recreation  Department,  388-Â8103. CLUBS  &  ORGANIZATIONS ACT  (Addison  Central  Teens).  Drop-Âin  hours  during  the  school  years:  Monday,  Tuesday,  Thursday,  3-Â6  p.m.;Íž  Wednesday  and  Friday,  3-Â7  p.m.  94  Main  St.  (Middlebury  7RZQ 2IÂż FH EXLOGLQJ EHORZ UHF J\P 7HHQ GURS LQ space  for  kids.  Hang  out  with  friends,  play  pool,  watch  movies,  and  eat  great  food.  Baking:  every  Thursday  from  3:30-Â5  p.m.  Info:  388-Â3910  or  www.addisonteens.com. Addison  County  Amateur  Radio  Association.  Sunday,  8  p.m.  On  the  air  on  club  repeater  147.36/147.96  MHz,  100  Hz  access  tone.  Nonmembers  and  visitors  welcome. Addison  County  Emergency  Planning  Committee.  Last  Wednesday,  5  p.m.  State  Police  Barracks.  Public  invited. Addison  County  Republican  Party.  Third  Friday,  7  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library,  Middlebury.  897-Â2744. American  Legion  Auxiliary  Post  27.  Fourth  Monday,  7  p.m.  American  Legion,  Wilson  Road,  Middlebury. Addison  County  Council  Against  Domestic  and  Sexual  Violence.  Fourth  Tuesday,  noon-Â1:30  p.m.  Addison  County  Courthouse  in  Middlebury.  388-Â9180. Brandon  Lions  Club.  First  and  third  Tuesday,  7  p.m.,  Brandon  Senior  Center. Brandon  Senior  Citizen  Center.  1591  Forest  Dale  Road.  247-Â3121. Bristol  Historical  Society.  Third  Thursday,  7  p.m.,  Howden  Hall,  19  West  St.,  Bristol. Champlain  Valley  Fiddlers’  Club.  Middlebury  VFW,  530  Exchange  Street.  Third  Sunday  (except  Easter),  noon  to  5  p.m.  Donation  $3.  Refreshments  available.  Looking  for  ¿ GGOHUV \RXQJ DQG ROG 2SHQ WR SXEOLF ,QIR The  Hub  Teen  Center  and  Skatepark.  110  Airport  Drive,  %ULVWRO 2SHQ PLNH QLJKW Âż UVW 7KXUVGD\ RI WKH PRQWK 5:30-Â7:30  p.m.,  free  for  all  ages;Íž  reserve  a  spot  at  thehub@gmavt.net.  Info:  453-Â3678  or  www.bristolskate- park.com. LGBTQ  (Lesbian,  Gay,  Bisexual,  Transgender,  Queer).  Youth  support  group  meets  Monday  nights,  4-Â6  p.m.,  Turningpoint  Center,  Marble  Works,  Middlebury.  Info:  388-Â4249. Middlebury  Garden  Club.  Second  Tuesday.  Location  varies.  Pat  Morrow,  802-Â462-Â3741. NEAT  (Northeast  Addison  Television)  Channel  16.  Fourth  Monday,  5-Â7  p.m.  NEAT  studio  in  Bristol.  Bruce  Duncan,  bduncan@madriver.com.
EMMA  on  exhibit “FLOWERS  FROM  MOLLY,â€?  by  Mary  Crowley,  is  part  of  a  group  show  by  members  of  the  Rutland-Âarea  artists’  group  EMMA  at  the  Compass  Music  and  Arts  Center  in  Brandon.  The  show,  “What  EMMA  loves,â€?  runs  Aug.  14-ÂNov.  1,  with  an  opening  reception  on  Friday,  Aug.  21,  from  5-Â7  p.m. Neshobe  Sportsman  Club.  Second  Monday,  6  p.m.  potluck;Íž  7  p.m.  meeting.  97  Frog  Hollow  Road  in  Brandon. Otter  Creek  Poets.  Open  poetry  workshop  held  Thursdays,  1-Â3  p.m.  Ilsley  Library  in  Middlebury.  Poets  of  all  ages  are  invited  to  share  their  poetry  for  feedback,  encour- agement  and  optional  weekly  assignments.  Bring  a  poem  or  two  to  share  (plus  20  copies).  Led  by  David  Weinstock.  Free. Orwell  Historical  Society.  Fourth  Tuesday,  7:30  p.m.  Orwell  Free  Library. PACT  (People  of  Addison  County  Together).  Third  7KXUVGD\ D P S P 9HUPRQW VWDWH RIÂż FH EXLOG ing  on  Exchange  St.  in  Middlebury,  Health  Department  conference  room.  989-Â8141. Salisbury  Historical  Society.  First  Saturday,  9:30-Â10:45  a.m.  Salisbury  Congregational  Church. Samaritan’s  Cupboard.  Assembly  of  God  Christian  Center,  1759  Route  7,  Vergennes.  Third  Thursday  through  October.  Vergennes  Lions  Club.  First  and  third  Wednesday,  6:45  p.m.,  American  Legion.  Club  address:  PO  Box  94,  Vergennes,  VT  05491.  Info:  President  Tim  Cowan,  877-Â2382. Vergennes  Rotary  Club.  Tuesday  mornings,  7:15-Â8:30  a.m.,  Champlain  Valley  Christian  School,  2  Church  St.  Breakfast  served  at  7:15  a.m. GOVERNMENT  &  POLITICS Addison  Peace  Coalition.  Saturday,  10:30-Â11  a.m.  Triangle Â
Park  in  Middlebury. Citizens  for  Constitutional  Government  in  Bridport.  Thursday,  7-Â9  p.m.  Bridport  Community  School.  Learn  about  the  U.S.  and  Vermont  constitutions  and  how  to  defend  our  rights. Five-ÂTown  Area  Vigil  for  Peace.  Friday,  5-Â5:30  p.m.  Bristol  green.  All  welcome  to  speak  out  for  world  peace. Vermont  Department  of  Motor  Vehicles  Mobile  Service  Van.  Second  and  fourth  Wednesdays,  8:30  a.m.-Â4  p.m.;Íž  Every  Thursday,  8:30  a.m.-Â3:15  p.m.  Addison  County  Courthouse,  in  Middlebury.  The  van  offers  written  exams,  customer  service  and  road  tests.  828-Â2000. BINGO American  Legion  Hall,  Middlebury.  Wednesday.  Doors  open  5:30  p.m.  with  early  birds.  Jackpot  $3,000.  Food  available.  %HQHÂż WV YHWHUDQV VFKRODUVKLSV DQG FRPPXQLW\ SURJUDPV 388-Â9311. Brandon  Senior  Center,  Brandon.  First  and  third  Mondays.  6  p.m.  Refreshments  sold.  247-Â3121. Brandon  American  Legion.  Tuesday,  warm-Âups  6:15  p.m.,  regular  games  7  p.m.  Food  available,  complimentary  hot  tea  and  coffee.  Info:  247-Â5709. VFW  Post  7823,  Middlebury.  Monday.  Doors  open  5  p.m.,  quickies  6:15  p.m.,  regular  bingo  7  p.m.  388-Â9468.
MEALS Bristol  American  Legion  Ladies’  Auxiliary  all-Âyou-Âcan-Âeat  breakfast.  Third  Sunday,  7:30-Â10:30  a.m.  Cost  $8  per  person.  Bristol  senior  luncheon.  First  Thursday,  noon,  First  Baptist  Church  of  Bristol.  Suggested  donation  $4.  453-Â5276. Free  Community  Lunch  in  Middlebury.  Summer:  Mondays-ÂThursdays  at  the  Charter  House,  27  North  Pleasant  St.  (just  north  of  the  Middlebury  Inn).  11:30  a.m.-Â12:15  p.m.  Eat  in  or  take  out.  Supported  by  area  churches. Free  Community  Supper  in  Middlebury.  Fridays,  5-Â6:15  p.m.  Congregational  Church  Fellowship  Hall.  Meals  provided  by  over  35  different  groups.  Info:  388-Â7634  or  388-Â7613. CVAA  Senior  Meals: Bridport:  Grange  Hall  Community  Room.  Noon  meal  on  Monday  and  Wednesday.  Evening  meals  on  second  and  fourth  Wednesdays  at  5  p.m.  Reservations:  Michelle  Eastman  at  1-Â800-Â642-Â5119  x615.  Transportation  by  ACTR:  388-Â1946. Bristol:  American  Legion.  Noon  meal  on  Wednesday.  Barb  Prime,  1-Â800-Â642-Â5119,  ext.  603.  Free  transportation:  ACTR,  388-Â1946. Middlebury:  Russ  Sholes  Senior  Center.  Noon  meal  on  7XHVGD\ DQG )ULGD\ H[FHSW IRU WKH Âż UVW )ULGD\ ZKHQ D special  noon  meal  is  served  at  the  VFW  on  Exchange  Street.  Tracy  Corbett,  1-Â800-Â642-Â5119  Ext.  634.  Free  trans- portation:  ACTR,  388-Â1946. Vergennes:  Vergennes  Senior  Center.  Noon  meal  on  Tuesday  and  Thursday.  Michelle  Eastman  at  1-Â800-Â642-Â5119,  ext.  615.  Free  transportation:  ACTR,  388-Â1946. Bristol  Libanus  Lodge,  F&AM  Breakfast.  Second  Sunday,  7:30-Â10:30  a.m.  Eggs,  bacon,  sausage,  pancakes,  French  WRDVW KRPH IULHV MXLFH FRIIHH DQG WHD %XIIHW %HQHÂż WV local  charities. Middlebury  Congregational  Church  Community  Supper.  Friday,  5-Â6:15  p.m.  Free.  388-Â7634. Starksboro  senior  luncheon.  Fourth  Thursday,  11:30  a.m.,  January-ÂOctober,  Starksboro  First  Baptist  Church.  453-Â6354  or  mtgazette@earthlink.net. Vergennes  Masonic  Lodge  Breakfast.  Last  Sunday,  7:30-Â10  a.m.  Pancakes,  French  toast,  home  fries,  eggs,  bacon,  sausage  and  beverage.  All  you  can  eat.  Adults  $6;Íž  children  %HQHÂż WV WKH ORGJHÂśV FKDULWDEOH GRQDWLRQV VFW  Fish  Fry  in  Middlebury.  Third  Friday,  4-Â6  p.m.,  Men’s  Auxiliary,  VFW  Post  7823,  Exchange  Street.  $9  per  person.  3URFHHGV WR EHQHÂż W WKH SRVWÂśV FKDULWDEOH GRQDWLRQV VFW  Fish  Fry  in  Vergennes.  Second  Friday,  5-Â7  p.m.,  Sons  of  the  American  Legion,  VFW  Post  14,  Armory  Lane.  $10  per  person.  Haddock,  fries,  coleslaw  and  cash  bar.
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On  a  smaller  scale FORMER  MIDDLEBURY  COLLEGE  men’s  hockey  coach  Bill  Beaney  works  with  some  ice  mites  during  the  Middlebury  College  Youth  Hockey  Camp  in  Chip  Kenyon  Arena  last  week. Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell
Principal Buzzell is ready for the school year MIDDLEBURY  —  Mary  Hogan  Principal  Thomas  Buzzell  and  Assis- tant  Principal  Steven  Lindemann  wel- come  Mary  Hogan  students  and  par- ents  to  the  2015-Â2016  school  year.  As  the  new  school  year  approaches,  the  Mary  Hogan  staff  is  busy  preparing  for  opening  day  on  Wednesday,  Aug.  26. 7KH WUDGLWLRQDO Âł0XIÂżQV DW 0DU\ Hoganâ€?  will  be  held  in  the  school  gymnasium  from  7:50-Â9  a.m.  on  the  ¿UVW GD\ RI VFKRRO $XJ 3DUHQWV and  guardians  are  invited  to  bring  their  FKLOGUHQ WR WKHLU FODVVURRPV RQ WKH ÂżUVW day  and  then  to  stop  in  the  gymnasium  to  spend  a  few  minutes  visiting  with  other  families,  board  members  and  members  of  the  school  and  district  staff.  Veteran  Mary  Hogan  parents  are  encouraged  to  come  and  welcome  new  Mary  Hogan  families.  Those  new  to  the  school  are  invited  to  come  and Â
meet  a  great  group  of  parents. be  dismissed  starting  at  2:55  p.m. Mary  Hogan  students  should  be  in  The  Abbey  Group  will  be  the  food  school  by  8:10  a.m.  Bus  routes  are  service  provider  for  Middlebury  K-Â12  designed  so  that  all  buses  should  ar- schools.  The  Abbey  Group  is  a  Ver- rive  at  Mary  Hogan  by  mont  company  and  8  a.m.  Parents  driving  The new Addison committed  to  provid- or  walking  students  to  Central Supervisory ing  delicious,  healthy,  school  should  plan  to  Union website locally  sourced  foods  arrive  between  7:50  for  our  school  meals.  is live at acsu. and  8:10.  This  will  Details  about  pricing  DOORZ WKHP VXIÂżFLHQW org. An upgraded and  menus  are  being  time  to  complete  their  Mary Hogan mailed  home  to  par- morning  routine  prior  School website at ents  on  Aug.  19. to  the  start  of  the  in- maryhoganschool. The  new  Addison  structional  day  at  8:15.  org will launch this Central  Supervisory  Students  must  arrive  Union  website  is  live  on  time  in  order  to  par- fall. at  acsu.org.  An  up- ticipate  in  the  break- graded  Mary  Hogan  fast  program.  Children  arriving  after  School  website  at  maryhoganschool. 8:10  will  be  marked  tardy.  At  the  end  org  will  launch  this  fall.  Parents  who  of  the  day,  bus  riders  will  be  dismissed  have  children  at  various  schools  in  beginning  at  2:50  and  all  others  will  ACSU  will  see  a  calendar  that  lists Â
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events  at  all  schools.  This  will  help  SDUHQWV ÂżQG RXW DERXW WKH JRLQJV RQ LQ ACSU  in  one  convenient  place. The  school  staff  will  continue  their  focus  on  place-Âbased  education  in  con- necting  students  to  the  natural  envi- ronment  and  their  world  through  full  participation  in  inter-Âdisciplinary  units  of  study.  Some  examples  of  this  focus  are:  raising  brook  trout  for  release  in  our  local  waters;Íž  growing  food  that  augments  the  school’s  summer  lunch  program  in  raised-Âbed  vegetable  gar- dens;Íž  offering  inquiry-Âbased  science,  technology,  engineering,  arts  and  mathematics  instruction  (STEAM);Íž  and  promoting  inter-Âgenerational  con- nections  with  students  and  community  members  through  the  Everybody  Wins  reading  mentor  program.  Other  initia- tives  include  the  Responsive  Class- room  approach,  with  an  emphasis  on  creating  and  maintaining  a  school  climate  that  enables  optimal  academic  and  social  growth  to  support  children’s  positive  and  productive  learning  in  WKHLU FODVVURRPV DQG WKH ÂżIWK DQQXDO Read-Âa-ÂThon  in  November  planned  by  MESA  (Middlebury  Elementary  School  Association),  both  a  fundraiser  and  a  celebration  of  reading. Families  new  to  Mary  Hogan  are  encouraged  to  register  their  children  SULRU WR WKH ÂżUVW GD\ RI VFKRRO 7KLV enables  the  principals  to  make  a  thoughtful  placement  for  each  child.  The  Mary  Hogan  staff  looks  forward  to  working  with  parents  to  make  the  2015-Â2016  school  year  academically  productive  and  enjoyable  for  the  children.  Please  contact  the  school  RIÂżFH DW WR UHJLVWHU RU IRU more  information. Updated  bus  routes  for  all  Middle- bury  elementary,  middle  school  and  high  school  students  are  on  the  school  website  at  maryhoganschool.org  and  will  be  printed  next  week  in  the  Addi- son  Independent.  Please  note  several  “in-Âtownâ€?  stops  added  last  year  to  bus  routes.
Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  August  13,  2015  —  PAGE  15A
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QRW JHUPLQDWH LQWR SURMHFWV “One  of  our  concerns  after  the  0LQWHU DOVR DGGUHVVHG VSHFLÂżF LV- (July  27)  meeting  is  that  we  are  re- sues  related  to  the  proposed  rail  im- SRUWHG WR EH LQ FKDUJH RI WKH SURMHFW SURYHPHQW SURMHFW LQFOXGLQJ yet  we  really  have  ‡ 7KH SRVVLELOLW\ IRU KDG OLWWOH LQĂ€XHQFH “One of our some  work  to  be  done  in  what’s  happened,â€?  concerns after the earlier  than  the  “coreâ€?  George  said.  “It’s  one  SURMHFW QRZ VODWHG WR RI WKH PDMRU LVVXHV (July 27) meeting begin  during  the  fall  that  we  want  to  clear  is that we are of  2016.  These  so- reported to be up.â€? called  “early  release  Former  Middlebury  in charge of the packagesâ€?  might  in- Town  Manager  Bill  project, yet we clude  the  relocation  of  Finger  has  been  serv- the  Addison  County  really have had ing  as  the  town’s  on- Transit  Resources  VLWH SURMHFW PDQDJHU OLWWOH LQĂ XHQFH (ACTR)  bus  stop  from  WKRXJK ORFDO RIÂżFLDOV in what’s Merchants  Row  and  acknowledged  he  has  happened.â€? the  siting  of  tempo- been  receiving  mixed  — Selectman rary  parking,  accord- signals. Dean George ing  to  Minter. Minter,  in  her  let- 6XFK HDUO\ ZRUN ter,  acknowledged  the  Minter  pledged,  WRZQÂśV VWDWXV DV SURMHFW PDQDJHU EXW would  have  “little  or  no  effect  on  ei- DGGHG ÂłWKH PDMRULW\ RI WKH SURMHFW WKHU YHKLFXODU RU SHGHVWULDQ WUDIÂżF ´ infrastructure  will  be  state-Âowned.  Jim  Moulton,  executive  director  $FFRUGLQJO\ WKH SURMHFW PDQDJH- of  ACTR,  said  he  continues  to  wait  ment  model  has  been  local  with  day- IRU ÂżUP GHWDLOV DERXW WKH UHORFDWLRQ to-Âday  responsibility  placed  with  the  of  the  bus  stop.  He  said  he’d  like  to  WRZQ WR HQVXUH WKH SURMHFW DGYDQFHV have  some  clarity  soon,  in  the  event  within  the  parameters  of  state  and  that  one  or  both  of  the  rail  bridges  federal  requirements.â€? fail. Federal  and  state  dollars  are  to  “We  don’t  have  an  alternative  site  ¿QDQFH WKH YDVW PDMRULW\ RI WKH to  go  to,  now,â€?  he  said. proposal;Íž  the  town  has  contributed  ‡ 3RWHQWLDOO\ VFKHGXOLQJ ZRUN VR $500,000  to  help  build  the  proposed  that  less  noisy  tasks  are  performed  tunnel  over  the  tracks  between  the  during  the  evening  and  perhaps  two  bridges. eliminating  noisy  back-Âup  alarms  “The  agreement  required  that  the  on  equipment.  Minter  said  VTrans  VWDWH FRQFXU ZLWK WKH ÂżQDO GHVLJQ ´ would  like  to  see  the  downtown- Minter  continued.  “Due  to  the  nature  based  work  completed  within  one  DQG FRPSOH[LW\ RI WKH SURMHFW WKHUH year. has  been  more  state  involvement  ‡ 3URYLGLQJ WHPSRUDU\ SDUNLQJ RI than  would  typically  occur  on  a  lo- up  to  50  spaces  for  village  business- FDOO\ PDQDJHG SURMHFW ´ es  and  residents  through  a  “struc- Minter  reiterated  her  concern  that  tured  parking  facility.â€? the  two  Middlebury  rail  bridges  ‡ ,QVWDOODWLRQ RI ÂłYLEUDWRU\ VHQ- QHHG WR EH UHSODFHG VRRQ 6KH VDLG sorsâ€?  in  appropriate  locations  to  VTrans  inspections  have  consis- monitor  potential  construction  im- tently  revealed  “concrete  cracking  pacts  on  nearby  historic  buildings  delamination,  spalling  and  exposed  DQG KRPHV 6WDWH RIÂżFLDOV KDYH GH- steel  reinforcement.  Deteriorating  WHUPLQHG WKH SURMHFW VKRXOG KDYH ÂłQR UXEEOH ZDOOV EHWZHHQ 0DLQ 6WUHHW adverseâ€?  effect  on  historic  build- and  Merchants  Row  represent  ongo- LQJV DGMDFHQW WR WKH SURMHFW VLWH EXW ing  maintenance  issues  for  (Vermont  Minter  acknowledged  “there  is  still  Railway)  and  the  state  of  Vermont.â€? potential  for  unintended  effects  from  0LQWHU DOVR FRQÂżUPHG WKDW 97UDQV the  vibrations  associated  with  the  has  no  interest  in  pursuing,  as  an  al- FRQVWUXFWLRQ ´ 6KH VDLG HDFK RI WKH ternative,  a  rail  bypass  around  down- buildings  will  receive  a  preconstruc- WRZQ 0LGGOHEXU\ 6XFK DQ HQGHDYRU tion  survey,  including  “photograph- she  said,  could  cost  upwards  of  $100  ic,  video  and  written  documenta- million  and  take  more  than  10  years,  tion.â€? requiring  extensive  permitting  is- 7KH 5HY 6XVDQ 0F*DUU\ RI 6W sues,  environmental  studies  and  6WHSKHQÂśV (SLVFRSDO &KXUFK KDV property  right-Âof-Âway  negotiations  banded  together  with  representatives  with  affected  landowners.  Minter  of  other  historic  buildings  in  town  said  such  a  proposal  would  not  be  to  register  their  respective  concerns  eligible  for  Federal  Highway  Ad- with  VTrans  about  how  construction  ministration  funding  and  added  a  vibrations  could  shake  up  the  older,  SURMHFW WKDW E\SDVVHV D WRZQ FHQWHU delicate  structures.  The  group  has  ³PD\ EH LQFRQVLVWHQW ZLWK WKH 8 6 asked  that  construction  be  halted  if  Department  of  Transportation  ‘liv- there  are  any  signs  that  the  work  is  ability  principle’â€?  that  advocates  for  damaging  those  buildings,  according  transportation  amenities  to  be  locat- to  McGarry. ed  in  downtowns  so  as  to  contribute  “We  would  like  assurances  that  WR MRE DQG FRPPHUFLDO RSSRUWXQLWLHV the  town  is  going  to  be  our  partner,â€? 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she  added. ‡ $ SDUW WLPH FRPPXQLW\ OLDLVRQ town  website  updates  and  coordi- nation  with  the  Better  Middlebury  Partnership  to  be  used  to  update  SHRSOH RQ SURMHFW SURJUHVV DQG WR ÂżHOG FRQFHUQV DERXW DQ\ DVSHFWV RI the  work,  according  to  Minter. Participants  at  Tuesday’s  meet- ing  urged  the  selectboard  to  press  VTrans  for  more  changes  to  make  WKH SURMHFW OHVV FRPSOH[ DQG PRUH palatable  for  the  town. :H\EULGJH 6WUHHW UHVLGHQW -HI- frey  Lundstead  said  he  worked  for  the  federal  government  for  almost  three  decades.  He  said  he  learned  that  when  pressed,  the  federal  agen- cies  have  been  known  to  soften  rules  that  were  thought  to  be  ironclad.  For  example,  he  noted  the  government  agreed  to  a  lesser  rail  bridge  clear- ance  of  21  feet,  6  inches  for  Middle- bury  when  the  current  minimum  standard  is  23  feet. “That  means  things  can  be  changed,â€?  Lundstead  said. )RUPHU 6HOHFWPDQ 9LFWRU 1XRYR also  urged  the  board  to  speak  up  for  LWVHOI LQ UHJDUG WR D SURMHFW WKDW WKH town  will  have  to  live  with  for  many  years. Âł, WKLQN 6HFUHWDU\ 0LQWHU KDV VRPHZKDW GHÂżQHG WKH SURMHFW PDQ- ager  as  meaning,  ‘you  can  handle  the  local  business,  but  leave  us  alone;Íž  we’re  going  to  make  the  decisions,’â€?  Nuovo  said.  “I  really  think  it’s  your  roles  as  the  selectboard  to  make  sure  that  these  decisions  are  not  made  un- til  they  are  fully  discussed  by  you. “These  are  orders  from  above,  and  , UDWKHU ÂżQG WKDW RIIHQVLYH WR SXW LW mildly,â€?  Nuovo  said,  while  display- ing  a  copy  of  Minter’s  letter. 5HVLGHQW +HDWKHU 6HHOH\ DVNHG if  the  board  might  be  able  to  com- promise  with  VTrans  on  a  simpler  EULGJH UHSODFHPHQW SURMHFW )RU example,  she  said,  the  board  could  consider  allowing  for  a  slight  rais- LQJ RI WKH URDG LQ WKH SURMHFW DUHD LQ order  to  require  less  digging  in  the  rail  bed. George  said  raising  the  streetscape  was  previously  considered,  but  dis- carded. “Even  a  modest  raising  of  the  road  would  create  serious  problems  for  our  downtown,â€?  he  said,  alluding  in  part  to  access  issues  at  storefronts. The  selectboard  is  expected  to  UHYLVLW WKH UDLO EULGJHV SURMHFW DW LWV next  regular  meeting,  on  Tuesday,  Aug.  25. Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  johnf@addisonindependent.com.
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Buildings  (Continued  from  Page  1A) reation  facility  off  Creek  Road. “It  makes  my  job  a  lot  easier  as  a  board  member  overseeing  the  proj- ect.â€? %UHDG /RDI RIÂżFLDOV OHG WKH Ad- dison  Independent  on  a  tour  of  both  works  in  progress  on  Monday,  ex- SODLQLQJ WKH ÂżQLVKHG ZRUN ZKLOH RXW- lining  what  remains  to  be  done. TOWN  OFFICES A  cacophony  of  sounds  thrashed  DJDLQVW WKH ÂżUVW Ă€RRU ZDOOV RI WKH new  municipal  building,  permeat- ing  some  sizeable  gaps  that  will  soon  EH ÂżWWHG ZLWK VXSHU HQHUJ\ HIÂżFLHQW windows  that  will  adorn  what  Bread  /RDI RIÂżFLDOV EHOLHYH ZLOO EH RQO\ WKH VHFRQG QHW ]HUR WRZQ RIÂżFH VWUXFWXUH in  the  country  (the  other  is  in  New  York  state). The  pounding  of  hammers  blended  in  with  the  dull  roar  of  nearby  Main  6WUHHW DQG &URVV 6WUHHW WUDIÂżF FRX- pled  with  the  throb  of  classic  rock  from  a  worker’s  boom  box  and  the  splatter  of  rainwater  emanating  from  D FHLOLQJ ÂżVVXUH WKDW ZLOO VRRQ EH permanently  covered  by  a  standing  VHDP URRI 7KH ÂżUVW Ă€RRU RI FRXUVH will  be  a  lot  quieter  and  professional  next  spring  when  it  becomes  home  WR WKH WRZQ FOHUNÂśV RIÂżFH WUHDVXUHUÂśV RIÂżFH PXQLFLSDO YDXOW DQG WZR FRQ- ference  rooms. Bread  Loaf  Project  Architect  John  Dale  pointed  to  the  wooden  frame- work  of  an  elevator  shaft.  The  el- evator,  combined  with  entrance/exit  access  ramps,  will  ensure  that  people  with  disabilities  have  no  problem  negotiating  all  levels  of  the  new  mu- nicipal  building.
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A  plaza  will  front  the  9,400-Âsquare- foot  structure  overlooking  the  Main  Street  roundabout.  Windows  —  some  of  them  enormous  —  will  ensure  maximum  sun  exposure  for  winter  warmth,  while  solar  shading  will  reduce  glare  and  heat  during  the  summer  months. 7KH ODUJHVW RI WKH WZR ÂżUVW Ă€RRU conference  rooms  will  comfortably  seat  more  than  40  people  for  select- board  meetings,  noted  Chris  Huston,  project  architect  for  Bread  Loaf.  If  there  is  a  larger  crowd,  the  doors  to  the  adjoining  small  conference  room  can  be  opened  for  additional  seating.  Large  screens  in  both  rooms,  patched  into  Middlebury  Community  Televi-Â
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sion,  will  allow  people  to  follow  ing  a  long-Âsought-Âafter  amenity  the  meeting  proceedings  even  if  they  downtown  has  been  lacking. don’t  have  a  great  seat.  A  massive  Dale,  Huston  and  project  Manager  17-Âfoot-Âby-Â12-Âfoot  bay  window  will  Bob  Eaton  trumpeted  the  energy  ef- JLYH 0DLQ 6WUHHW WUDIÂżF DQG SHGHV- ¿FLHQF\ HOHPHQWV RI WKH SURMHFW WULDQV D ÂżUVW KDQG JOLPSVH RI WRZQ Middlebury  College  contributed  affairs. an  additional  $287,000  to  make  the  “When  people  drive  by,  they  will  municipal  building  a  “net  zeroâ€?  ener- easily  see  government  in  action  (in  gy  project.  Those  features  include  a  the  conference  room),â€?  Dale  said. “super-Âinsulatedâ€?  building  envelope,  It’s  a  window  that  h i g h - p e r f o r m a n c e  will  also  afford  a  “When people drive windows,  air  source  particularly  splendid  by, they will easily heat  pumps,  passive  view  of  the  Henry  see government in solar  and  exterior  sun  Sheldon  Museum  of  shading,  energy  mon- action (through the itoring,  and  a  com- Vermont  History. Workers  on  Mon- big windows).â€? munity  solar  array  in  day  had  completed  — Architect John Dale New  Haven  to  offset  the  foundational  work  energy  consumption. for  a  new,  400-Âsquare-Âfoot  vault  that  “The  mechanical  system  is  all  will  give  Town  Clerk  Ann  Webster  electric,â€?  Huston  said.  “No  fossil  fu- ample  space  for  municipal  records  els  will  be  used.â€? and  historical  documents. Eaton  said  a  crew  of  up  to  20  “This  more  than  replaced  the  two  workers  has  been  laboring  regular  vaults  (the  town)  has  right  now,â€?  shifts  to  get  the  work  done.  He,  Dale  Dale  said. and  Huston  also  praised  more  than  7+( 1(: 0,''/(%85< UHFUHDWLRQDO IDFLOLW\ LV WDNLQJ VKDSH RQ &UHHN Public  restrooms  will  be  accessi- a  dozen  subcontractors  —  many  of  5RDG LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ 7KH VTXDUH IRRW EXLOGLQJ VKRXOG EH ÂżQLVKHG ble  without  having  to  open  the  rest  of  them  local  —  who  have  been  putting  LQ )HEUXDU\ the  building,  Huston  noted,  provid- in  a  lot  of  hours  tending  to  various  electrical,  masonry  and  other  spe- cialized  tasks. A  1,400-Âsquare-Âfoot  basement  will  provide  substantial  storage  space,  DFFRUGLQJ WR %UHDG /RDI RIÂżFLDOV A  chain  link  fence  currently  sepa- UDWHV WKH WRZQ RIÂżFHV FRQVWUXFWLRQ site  from  the  neighboring  Ilsley  Library.  There  will  eventually  be  a  permanent  link  between  the  two  structures.  But  for  now,  the  fence  is  serving  as  a  temporary  canvas  for  a  “story  walkâ€?  devised  by  Tricia  Allen,  youth  services  librarian  at  the  Ilsley.  PROJECT  ARCHITECT  JOHN  Dale,  left,  Project  Architect  Chris  Hus- The  fence  is  appropriately  adorned  WRQ DQG 3URMHFW 0DQDJHU %RE (DWRQ DOO IURP %UHDG /RDI &RUS ORRN with  pages  from  the  Virginia  Lee  RYHU SODQV ZKLOH VWDQGLQJ LQ WKH OREE\ RI 0LGGOHEXU\ÂśV QHZ WRZQ RIÂżFH EXLOGLQJ (See  Link,  Page  17A)
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Free  camping  offered  to  military  families LEICESTER  —  John  and  Chris  Herriman,  owners  of  Country  Vil- lage  Campground  in  Leicester,  will  close  the  campground  to  the  public  from  Aug.  14-Â16  to  host  their  eighth  annual  free  camp- ing  weekend  for  military  families.  The  camp  is  to  help  families  make  connections  and  share  the  unique Â
challenges  and  blessings  of  being  a  military  family. The  weekend  is  100-Âpercent  host- ed  and  paid  for  by  local  businesses  and  organizations.  The  weekend  includes  free  camping,  all  meals,  supervised  swimming,  volleyball,  bocce  ball,  a  wood  project  for  the  NLGV DUWV DQG FUDIWV FDPSÂżUHV DQG
of  course  a  lot  of  talking,  laughing  and  having  fun.  For  more  information  about  the  camp,  call  Country  Village  Camp- ground  at  802-Â247-Â3333  or  visit  www.countryvillagecampground. com.  Country  Village  Campground  is  located  at  40  US  Route  7  in  Leicester.
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Link  (Continued  from  Page  16A) Burton  story  “Mike  Mulligan  and  His  Steam  Shovel.â€?  Readers  young  and  old  alike  are  invited  to  walk  along  the  fence  and  read  the  con- struction-Âthemed  story.  Mike  Mul- ligan  will  soon  be  swapped  out  for  “Goodnight,  Goodnight,  Construc- tion  Site,â€?  by  Tom  Lichtenheld. “We  are  tying  in  the  construction  site  with  the  library,â€?  Allen  said.  “It  adds  extra  value  to  the  construction  site.  It  also  allows  people  to  read  a  WORK  CONTINUES  ON  Middlebury’s  new  recreation  facility  on  Creek  great  book  without  having  to  check  5RDG 7KH EXLOGLQJ ZLOO IHDWXUH D J\P UHFUHDWLRQ GHSDUWPHQW RIÂżFHV one  out.â€? multi-Âpurpose  rooms  and  team  rooms  for  Middlebury  Union  High  School  If  all  proceeds  according  to  plan,  DWKOHWHV municipal  workers  will  move  into  the  new  building  in  February  —  and  it  shouldn’t  be  an  arduous  move,  ac- cording  to  Huston.  That’s  because  WKH QHZ WRZQ RIÂżFH EXLOGLQJ ZLOO include  new  furnishings  to  supplant  the  current  worn  desks,  chairs,  cabi- nets  and  other  amenities. “There  won’t  be  a  lot  (of  material)  coming  with  them,â€?  Huston  said. Current  plans  call  for  the  March  2016  town  meeting  to  be  the  last  held  at  the  current  municipal  gym.  Per  its  agreement  with  the  town,  Middle- bury  College  will  demolish  the  gym  and  the  old  municipal  building  and  transform  the  property  into  a  public  SDUN %UHDG /RDI RIÂżFLDOV H[SHFW WKDW demolition  will  occur  sometime  next  spring  or  early  summer. RECREATION  FACILITY Meanwhile,  on  Creek  Road,  work- ers  were  making  progress  on  the  13,800-Âsquare-Âfoot  recreation  center,  which  includes  a  team  rooms  addition  that  was  separately  authorized  by  vot- ers  in  the  UD-Â3  school  district. Those  driving  by  the  facility  these  days  have  undoubtedly  noticed  a  mustard-Âcolored,  rough  surface  on  the  front  part  of  the  building  facing  Creek  Road.  Rest  assured,  that’s  just  sprayed- on  insulation  that  will  eventually  be  covered  by  a  brick  veneer  exterior. Huston  noted  the  gymnasium  roof  has  now  been  installed,  while  RWKHU URRÂżQJ FRQWLQXHV RQ WKH ZUDS DURXQG URRI RYHU WKH RIÂżFHV DQG team  rooms  addition.  That  shorter,  14-Âfoot-Âhigh  wrap-Âaround  roof  is  in- tended  to  break  up  the  mass  of  the  28-Âfoot-Âtall  gym  portion  of  the  struc- ture,  Huston  explained.  Also  break- ing  up  the  mass,  according  to  Hus- ton,  will  be  three  different  colors  of  brick  veneer:  Red,  “warm  orange,â€?  and  a  variety  with  a  yellow  accent. Exterior  brick  installation  has  be- gun  on  the  north  elevation,  metal  stud  framing  is  complete,  and  the  concrete  slab  for  the  gym  space  —  featuring  a  versatile,  regulation- sized  basketball  court  —  was  poured  ODVW ZHHN 7KH J\P Ă€RRU ZLOO KDYH a  hardwood  maple  surface.  A  divider  curtain  will  allow  for  two  events  to  occur  simultaneously. Windows  have  been  placed  pri- marily  on  the  north  side  of  the  build- ing  to  allow  for  decent  natural  light,  but  not  in  a  way  that  will  generate  a  glare  for  athletes. Residents  will  see  windows  being  installed  after  the  masonry  is  com- SOHWHG DQG LQWHULRU PHFKDQLFDO ÂżW XS will  get  going. Along  with  the  gym  and  four  team  rooms,  the  recreation  facility  will  host  a  multi-Âpurpose  room  (that  can  be  divided  into  two  separate  spaces),  RIÂżFHV IRU WKH 0LGGOHEXU\ 3DUNV and  Recreation  Department,  a  con- cession  stand,  a  large  storage  room,  public  restrooms  that  can  be  made  available  without  opening  the  rest  of  the  building,  and  a  lobby. The  project  site  also  includes  the  potential  for  future  expansion  of  the  building  at  its  southwesterly  corner,  ZKLFK DEXWV WKH SOD\LQJ ÂżHOGV DQG parking  area  for  around  120  vehicles. Âł:H DUH FRQÂżGHQW ZLWK WKH SURMHFW DQG FRQÂżGHQW LQ RXU VFKHGXOH ´ +XV- ton  said. “We  are  in  a  very  good  place.â€? Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  johnf@addisonindependent.com.
“The  Bristol  Electronics  people  are  very  pleasant  to  work  with.  We  looked  at  rental  vs.  ownership  and  it  became  clear  that  owner- ship  was  a  better  deal  in  the  long  run.  The  installation  time  was  very  quick.  We  expect  to  pay  off  our  loan  in  10  years  and  then  we’ll  have  free  electricity  for  the  rest  of  our  lives.  Bristol  Electronics  is  very  professional.  The  process  was  easy  and  we  are  very  happy.�                                                            Gerry  &  Claire  Tetrault  –  Bristol,  VT
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Sturtevant  ANeSU  school  budgets)  —  very  de- (Continued  from  Page  1A) 'RQQLVÂśV WHUP RI RIÂżFH ZKLFK H[- tailed  —  and  made  my  own  spread- pires  next  March.  She  can  then  elect  sheets  just  so  I  could  understand  how  they  were  putting  their  numbers  WR UXQ IRU RIÂżFH BES  Board  members  noted  that  together.  I  got  a  really  in-Âdepth  view  of  what  was  going  on  as  a  community  mem- from  the  perspective  of  ber  Sturtevant  has  been  “So from someone  looking  at  the  very  actively  engaged  in  February on, I budget  lines  and  seeing  school  board  proceed- went through where  the  money  was  ings  over  the  past  year,  the numbers (in going  and  how  they  especially  in  regards  to  were  budgeting  going  controversial  budget  the proposed forward  for  the  FY  2016  issues,  which  delayed  ANeSU school budget.â€? passing  of  school  bud- budgets) and Sturtevant  wants  to  gets  district-Âwide. made my own help  balance  commu- “She  did  a  lot  of  work  spreadsheets nity  concerns  over  the  during  the  budget  pro- cost  of  education  with  cess  that  informed  a  lot  just so I could the  need  to  provide  of  people,â€?  Barsalou  understand high-Âquality  education  how they said. to  the  district’s  students.  Sturtevant  works  as  were putting She  sees  a  big  part  of  her  an  administrator  in  the  their numbers role  as  listening,  com- Pharmacology  Depart- together.â€? municating  and  working  ment  at  the  University  of  Vermont’s  College  of  — Allison Sturtevant hard  to  get  an  accurate  grasp  of  both  constitu- Medicine  in  Burlington,  where  keeping  close  tabs  on  budgets  ent  concerns  and  of  the  details  of  is  a  central  part  of  her  responsibilities. what  is  going  on  with  the  schools.  “People  don’t  understand  why  our  “My  line  of  work  is  budget  reports  and  budget  projections,â€?  said  Sturte- property  taxes  keep  going  up  when  vant.  “So  from  February  on,  I  went  Vermont  over  the  last  20  years  has  through  the  numbers  (in  the  proposed  lost  20,000  students,  and  I  understand Â
BARRET  BARROWS  of  Vergennes  will  get  to  be  a  Lake  Monsters  baseball  player  for  a  day  as  one  of  the  Lake  Monsters  Community  All  Stars  for  2015.  Barrows  was  chosen  from  hundreds  of  applicants. Courtesy  photo
Barrows  (Continued  from  Page  1A) Carrie  Barrows  said  Barret’s  re- sponses  “described  his  life  as  an  ac- tive  athlete  playing  baseball  in  the  spring,  summer  and  fall,  football  in  the  fall  and  wrestling  in  the  win- ter.  He  wrote  of  the  support  he  gets  from  family  and  friends.  Team  over  individual  experience  is  important  to  him,  and  realizing  that  someone  has  to  be  the  loser,  and  if  that  is  you  that  you  should  see  it  as  a  win  as  it  is  a  time  to  learn  something  for  next  time.â€? As  for  community  service,  Carrie  Barrows  said  Barret  provided  in- valuable  help  with  the  Grasshoppers  “Foam  Ballâ€?  team  she  was  coaching.  “This  was  a  group  of  nine  four- year-Âolds  experiencing  the  game  in  a  safe  and  fun  way,â€?  she  said.  “He  was  immediately  the  favorite  of  many  of  the  Grasshoppers.  One  in  particular  formed  a  bond  with  him,  and  Barret  was  able  to  share  his  knowledge  of  the  game  with  him.â€? %DUUHW ZKR OLNHV SOD\LQJ ÂżUVW DQG third  base  and  pitching,  said  he  was  happy  to  help. “They  would  practice  once  a  week.  They  learned  basic  skills  about  baseball.  I  made  a  little  friend,  too.  I  helped  him  learn  about  hitting  and  throwing,â€?  Barret  said. Despite  what  both  Barrows  thought  was  a  solid  application,  the  news  —  which  includes  a  $50  dona-Â
tion  to  the  charity  of  Barret’s  choice,  the  United  Way  of  Addison  County  —  was  a  welcome  surprise. Barret  was  at  a  summer  program  at  Vergennes  Union  High  School,  and  Carrie  received  the  email  from  the  Lake  Monsters  long  before  she  could  let  her  son  know.  “I  could  hardly  contain  my  ex- citement,â€?  she  said.  “It  would  be  a  few  hours  before  I  was  able  to  show  him  the  e-Âmail.  I  printed  it  off  and  brought  it  with  me  when  I  went  to  pick  him  up.  I  handed  it  to  him  and  he  read  it  and  re-Âread  it.  When  he  realized  that  he  was  one  of  nine  se- lected  for  this  opportunity  he  was  over  the  moon.â€? Barret  said  he  was  thrilled,  and  ¿UVW FDOOHG KLV GDG EHIRUH WKLQNLQJ of  the  quickest  way  he  could  let  his  friends  know. “I  was  so  excited,â€?  he  said.  “I  posted  a  picture  of  it  (the  email)  on  Instagram.â€? Carrie  Barrows  said  the  family  has  already  purchased  a  number  of  tick- ets  for  the  Aug.  14  occasion,  one  that  can’t  come  soon  enough  for  Barret.  “I’m  excited  about  the  14th.  I  can’t  wait,â€?  he  said.  “I’m  most  excited  DERXW WKH ÂżUVW SLWFK ´ Those  interested  in  tickets  for  the  Aug.  14  game,  or  other  games,  may  call  802-Â655-Â6611  or  pick  seats  and  print  tickets  online  at  www.vermont- lakemonsters.com.
By  the  way  (Continued  from  Page  1A) house  in  Montpelier,  and  have  per- formed  their  unique  style  of  eclec- tic  music  at  local  venues  around  the  Green  Mountain  State.  Dever  said  the  Fenway  appearance  will  IXOÂżOO DQ DPELWLRQ WKH WKUHH PHQ have  had  since  starting  their  group  VL[ \HDUV DJR 7KH JDPH ZLOO EH WHOHYLVHG RQ 1(61 DQG EURDGFDVW on  WDEV  starting  at  1:35  p.m. Ever  heard  of  the  Addison  County  Historical  Map?  Neither  had  we,  which  may  not  be  surprising  since  it  has  had  limited  distribution  in  just  two  county  locations  (the  Ilsley  Li- EUDU\ DQG 0LGGOHEXU\ 3RVW 2IÂżFH VLQFH LW ÂżUVW FDPH RXW LQ %XW we  were  surprised  to  learn  that  a  salesperson  (via  phone)  had  called  a  few  area  businesses,  selling  them  an  advertisement  for  the  map  on  behalf  of  the  Addison  Independent.  A  cou- ple  of  businesses  called  the  Indepen- dent  because  they  thought  something  might  be  amiss,  and  they  were  right.  The  Independent  is  not  selling  the  map.  Louis,  the  salesperson  for  the  map,  on  at  least  the  occasions  noted,  was  misrepresenting  the  sales  effort  by  using  the  Independent’s  name.  Addison  Independent  publisher  $QJHOR /\QQ FDOOHG WKH ÂżUP +RPH- town  Productions,  whose  head- quarters  are  in  Arlington,  Texas,  to  demand  the  company  quit  using  the  Addison  Independent’s  name  in  the  sales  pitch  and  asked  them  to  call  back  any  business  that  had  pur- chased  advertising  (thinking  it  was  being  sold  on  behalf  of  the  Addison  Independent)  and  offer  a  full  re- fund.  The  company’s  phone  number Â
is  309-Â685-Â8776  in  Peoria  (where  /RXLV ZRUNHG DQG WKH FXVWRPHU service  number  at  the  headquarters  in  Arlington  is  800-Â778-Â6308.  Da- vid  Taylor,  public  relations  director  DW WKH ÂżUPÂśV $UOLQJWRQ KHDGTXDUWHUV is  looking  into  the  issue  as  of  press  time. This  Friday  is  the  second  Friday  RI WKH PRQWK VR LW PXVW EH WLPH IRU DQ $UWV :DON LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ 0HU- FKDQWV DQG JDOOHULHV LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ ZLOO VKRZFDVH ZRUN E\ DUHD DUWLVWV EHWZHHQ DQG S P SHRSOH DUH encouraged  to  walk  around  and  take  in  the  sights.  In  addition  to  several  opening  receptions  for  art- LVWVÂś H[KLELWV WKH 0LGGOHEXU\ 6WX- GLR 6FKRRO FRPHV EDFN LQWR GRZQ- WRZQ IURP LWV 5RXWH 6RXWK KRPH to  “paint  upâ€?  the  place.  Everyone  is  invited  to  come  to  Carol’s  Hun- JU\ 0LQG &DIp IURP S P WR ZDWFK DUW EHLQJ PDGH JLYH DGYLFH DQG HYHQ WDNH D EUXVK LQ KDQG 3DLQWLQJV E\ VWXGLR VFKRRO WHDFK- HUV DQG VWXGHQWV ZLOO EH XS WKURXJK 6HSWHPEHU 6FKRRO RIÂżFLDOV VDLG VRPH ÂżQH SKRWRV E\ 5REHUW %ODFN ZLOO DOVR EH IHDWXUHG $WWHQWLRQ KLJK Ă€LHUV 7KH 9HUPRQW Wing  of  the  Civil  Air  Patrol  will  host  its  Wings  &  Wheels  Summer  Fly-ÂIn/ Drive-ÂIn  at  the  Morse  State  Airport  in  Bennington  this  Saturday,  8  a.m.- S P 3LORWV DUH H[SHFWHG WR Ă€\ LQ aircraft  from  all  over  New  England  and  New  York,  and  spend  the  day  WDONLQJ VKRS WDNLQJ LQ DYLDWLRQ VHP- LQDUV DQG YLHZLQJ YDULRXV DXWRPR- bile,  motorcycle  and  remote-Âcontrol  aircraft  displays.
that  concern,â€?  she  said  in  an  inter- view  with  Independent.  “But  it’s  not  that  simple.  We  have  fewer  students  with  much  greater  developmental,  emotional,  and  educational  needs  that  have  to  be  met.â€?  A  tenacious  number  cruncher,  Stur- tevant  did  her  own  count  of  actual  student-Âteacher  ratios  in  the  district,  for  example,  and  realized  that  much- touted  numbers  as  low  as  nine  to  one  or  even  four  to  one  at  some  ANeSU  schools  weren’t  entirely  accurate. “If  you  count  every  single  adult  in  the  building  including  custodians,  yes  we  do  have  one  adult  per  four  stu- dents.  But  if  you  look  at  class  room  teachers,  with  budget  cuts  we  now  have  18  to  one,  20  to  one,  19  to  one,â€?  she  said. A  Bristol  resident  since  1996,  Stur- tevant  and  her  husband,  Jeff,  have  three  children  in  Bristol  schools.  Two  will  be  at  Bristol  Elementary  School  WKLV IDOO ² D NLQGHUJDUWQHU DQG D ÂżIWK grader—  and  the  oldest  will  be  an  eighth  grader  at  Mount  Abe. “It’s  important  to  me,â€?  said  Sturte- vant  about  serving  Bristol  residents  as  a  member  of  the  Mount  Abe  school  board.  “I  don’t  like  to  be  concerned  about  something  and  just  talk  or  com-Â
ALLISON   STURTEVANT plain.  If  I’m  concerned  and  I  think  that  there  are  things  that  can  be  done,  then  I’m  willing  to  step  up  and  help  however  I  can.  “I  love  Bristol,â€?  she  added.  “We  have  a  fantastic  community.  And  it’s  WKH ÂżYH WRZQV DV ZHOO LWÂśV DOO ÂżYH towns  coming  together.  If  somebody  needs  something,  it  gets  done.  There  are  a  lot  of  people  who  really  do  care  about  this  community.â€?