August 15 2016

MONDAY EDITION

ADDISON COUNTY

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Vol. 28 No. 19

Middlebury, Vermont

Monday, August 15, 2016

32 Pages

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Porter eyes affiliation with UVMHN Heavy metal in overdrive

Hospital, town leaders weighing merger’s impact

• The Demo Derby at Field Days saw a bounty of smashing and crashing. See who won in Sports, Pages 18-20.

By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — The Porter Medical Center Board will affiliate itself with the University of Vermont Health Network (UVMHN) if the Porter community ultimately determines that such a partnership — rather than remaining independent — is in the best interests of PMC’s

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future as it could net Porter longterm financial stability and some major upgrades — including a new medical office building. The potential affiliation is a decision that will be decided by this coming spring, Porter officials said. PMC Interim President and CEO Dr. Kniffin also revealed three other entities had stepped forward as prospective Porter suitors: Tennesseebased Quorum Health, DartmouthHitchcock Medical Center, and Rutland Regional Medical Center. Kniffin said UVMHN emerged as

the “clear choice” from among the four wooing Porter, due in part to geography, familiarity, reputation, and the fact that half of current PMC clients received at least a portion of their medical services at the University of Vermont Medical Center, according to Kniffin. Half of Porter’s medical staff also trained there, he noted. “They’re already a virtual, natural affiliation (with UVM),” Kniffin said. Still, the PMC board took a close look at the other potential suitors, he

said. “We have evaluated other potential partner options and had multiple conversations, presentations and face-to-face meetings with the leaders of interested organizations,” Kniffin said. “It is abundantly clear that if we choose to partner, our best partnering option would be with the UVM Health Network. That is now the only affiliation option that we are considering, should we decide to make that choice.” The PMC Board has spent more (See Porter, Page 7)

• The Health Department is inoculating wild animals from rabies. See Page 25.

Friends in need of home together • Mandi acts as “seeing eye dog” for Atticus. Now they both need a home. See Page 23.

THE LADIES CAST Iron Skillet Toss competition drew all age groups at Field Days on Wednesday. Helen Curran, left, of Whiting took third place in the 5-10-year-old class. Chelsea Adley, center, competed in the 11-17-year-old class. And Ava Mullin, right, reacted nervously to an off-target throw before winning the 5-10-year-old class. Independent photos/Trent Campbell

Vermonter hits Quebecois notes • A New Haven vineyard will host a Newgrass quartet this Friday. Read about them in Arts Beat on Page 10.

Field Days: Quintessential summer fun By INDEPENDENT STAFF Editor’s note: One of the great things about the Addison County Fair and Field Days is there is so dang much to take in — the farm animals, the food and drink, the competitions, the thousands of friends and neighbors wandering around the crowded fairgrounds in the middle of a rural paradise. Here are a few snapshots from the 68th annual fair that we gathered last week. NEW HAVEN — At the busy Addison County fairgrounds last

Thursday morning, the eyes were drawn everywhere: the towering rides, the colorful banners and excited, shouting children. But in one corner of the festivities, the crowd focused on a more somber event. More somber, at least, at first glance. It was the Addison County Fair and Field Days’ 38th annual hand mowing contest, and Lucien Paquette, the nearly 100-year-old founder of Field Days and founder of the competition, was set to compete.

In hand mowing, contestants use their own scythes, sharpened to perfection for the event, to clear an area of overgrown grass. Onlookers shout and cheer for the participants, who are judged on the speed with which they clear the area, the width of the area and the height of the stubble that is left. What is not judged is the aesthetics of hand mowing, which last Thursday morning captivated the audience especially when Paquette took his turn.

“When you’ve got a sharp blade and a good rhythm going, strength isn’t important. It’s all in the technique,” the commentator blared through speakers at the event. “(Paquette)’s technique is gorgeous, it’s beautiful.” While onlookers marveled at the beauty of Paquette’s work, the significance of the event lies elsewhere for the Craftsbury, Vt., native. “I enjoy doing it,” Paquette said after finishing up his swath. “As a (See Field Days, Page 13)

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PHILLIP MARQUIS

JOSHUA GREEN

Carnival workers talk about life on the road

MIKE ROCHE

By SAM HARTLEY NEW HAVEN — Most people go to the Addison County Fair and Field Days to relax and to enjoy the livestock, the fried fair food and — last, but certainly not least — the carnival rides. Amidst all the sounds, smells and sights that come with the fair, it’s easy to overlook the workers along the midway who keep these enormous machines running for our entertainment. These men and women come from all parts of the country, and get to see a large part of this country while working the summer season. They come from humble backgrounds, more often than not. Speaking with them is a reminder of how rough the job market can be in the

United States. That’s certainly true for Phillip Marquis of Newmarket, N.H. For him, the fair circuit is an important source of income. “I was homeless for a while,” Marquis told a visitor during a break from operating the Tilt-a-Whirl last week. “I heard about one show that I had a relative on. I worked there for a while. Then I went home for a while and ended up on this show.” Larry Joe Plants, who operated a mini basketball prize gallery at Field Days, is hearing impaired and cannot speak. This didn’t stop him from doing an interview — he immediately whipped out a little notepad and wrote down his answers with a big smile on his face.

LARRY JOE PLANTS “This is my first time in Vermont,” Plants wrote. “I seen a very nice farm countryside. I really love to work.” He opened his wallet and excitedly pointed to his ID, which read, “CALIFORNIA.” Like Plants, Joshua Green of Englewood, Fla., also enjoys the nomadic aspect of the fair circuit. “(My favorite part of the job is)

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Residents to see lower tax rates By GAEN MURPHREE ADDISON COUNTY — Many property owners in the northeast corner of Addison County will be seeing lower tax bills this year. Property tax rates are down for resident homeowners in Lincoln, New Haven and Starksboro and for nonresident property owners in Lincoln, compared to last year. Nonresidents in New Haven and Starksboro will see slightly higher property taxes. Selectboards in all three towns recently set tax rates for this year. Elsewhere in the five towns that make up the Addison Northeast Supervisory Union, most Bristol homeowners will see a rise in property taxes of close to 5 percent (see story in Aug. 4 Addison Independent). The Monkton selectboard plans to set a municipal tax rate on Aug. 22. The FY 2017 Monkton homestead education tax rate was set at $1.8072, close to 10 cents lower than last year’s rate. The Monkton nonresident tax rate was set at $1.7495, close to 4 cents lower than last year’s. LINCOLN At its July 19 meeting, the Lincoln selectboard set the municipal tax rate at $0.6062, a nearly 6 percent decrease from last year. The state set the education tax rate for Lincoln at $1.5309 for residents and $1.4721 for nonresidents, both decreases of less than 1 percent from last year. Lincoln’s common level of appraisal (CLA) climbed from 103.32 percent in fiscal year 2016 to 104.27 percent in FY 2017.

The resulting overall property tax rates for Lincoln are $2.1371 for residents, a 1.9 percent decrease from last year, and $2.0783 for nonresidents, a decrease of 2.4 percent. Looking at a $200,000 home, this year’s overall property tax rate would mean a homeowner would see a $82.60 decline in the tax compared to last year. NEW HAVEN The New Haven selectboard approved a $0.3902 municipal tax rate on July 5. The education rate for New Haven for fiscal year 2017 is $1.5361 for residents, a 4 percent decrease from last year’s education rate. The nonresident education rate is $1.5295, an increase of less than 1 percent. The New Haven CLA, as reported by the Vermont Department of Taxes, remained at 100.36 percent. Although the New Haven municipal rate represents a 4.1 percent increase from last year’s municipal rate, residents will still see lower taxes because the education tax makes up a bigger proportion of the overall rate. The overall property tax rate for New Haven residents is $1.9736, a 2.4 percent decrease from last year. The nonresident overall rate is up 1.25 percent from last year to $1.8960. A New Haven resident with a $200,000 home would see a savings of $94.60, compared to last year’s tax bill. STARKSBORO The Starksboro selectboard approved a $0.5478 municipal tax rate at its Aug. 2 meeting, a 20 percent

increase over last year’s municipal rate. The increase reflects payments for Starksboro’s new $1.65 million town garage, which became operational earlier this summer. Education tax rates for Starksboro are substantially lower for FY 2017 for both residents and nonresidents. The state set the homestead education rate at $1.5983, which is 7 percent lower; the education tax rate for nonresidents is $1.5963, which is 2 percent lower. The New England Municipal Resource Center just finished a townwide reappraisal in June 2016. The appraisal began in the summer of 2014. “It levels the playing field,” said Starksboro Treasurer Celine Coon, of the reappraisal. Nonetheless, Starksboro’s CLA for FY 2017 was set at 96.16 percent, as compared with last year’s 94.26 percent. Coon said that town officials and residents had hoped that it would come in closer to 100, given that the townwide appraisal has just been completed. Starksboro residents will see a 1.3 percent decline in their overall tax rate this year, which comes to $2.1750 per $100 of property. Nonresidents will see a 2.8 increase in their overall property tax rates, which is set at $2.1441 per $100 of property. A Starksboro resident with a $200,000 home would see a savings of $57.78 compared to last year’s tax bill. Reporter Gaen Murphree is at gaenm@addisonindependent.com.

By GAEN MURPHREE BRISTOL — At its Aug. 11 meeting, the Bristol selectboard agreed to sponsor an application by the organization Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects (HOPE) to the Vermont Community Development Program for a $30,000 planning grant to renovate two subsidized housing buildings on Hunt Farm Road. “We really do need housing for low-income people,” said HOPE Executive Director Jeanne Montross. “We desperately need housing for low-income people.” The Vermont Community Development Program requires municipal sponsorship for a planning grant from the town where a project is located, Montross explained. The town’s role will be to provide grant administration, working through Town Administrator Therese Kirby and Zoning Administrator Eric Forand. HOPE built the two affordable housing apartment buildings in 1993 and still owns them. On-the-ground management is now carried out by the Addison County Community Trust (ACCT). Both Montross and ACCT Executive Director Elise Shanbacker presented the proposed renovation of the Bristol Family Housing development at the Aug. 8 selectboard meeting. Montross said the planning grant would be used for a market study to see what kinds of affordable apartments are most needed in the Bristol area. “The market study will tell us what are the types of units that are in demand at this point in that area? Do we need more units? Are the needs being met? Do we need more one bedrooms vs. more two or three bedrooms? Should we keep it the same? What are the needs of the different segments of the population? — disabled people, working people, people at different income levels?” said Montross. The study will also bring in an engineer to evaluate the capacity of the water supply and wastewater

systems and an architect to do a code review for fire safety and similar issues. The planned renovation will include improvements to the outside of the buildings as well. “The property, as any 20-plusyear-old property, is at the point where it needs a recapitalization. It needs to be rehabilitated and redeveloped,” said Montross. “The units look nice inside but they need upgrades. We need to do some work on the building envelope.” Renovation to the physical structure would include replacing siding, upgrading windows and doors, improving insulation and making sure the buildings are as energy efficient as possible, said Montross. In other business the Bristol selectboard: • Discussed where to place the waterline extension on Mountain View Street that will supply the Bristol Village Cohousing development, currently under construction. Of concern is how to place the waterline to preserve existing trees and cause the least disruption to the road surface and to paved driveways on Mountain View, while keeping the required distance from septic systems. • Voted to pave the emergency responder entrance on the west side of the new fire station. The town has received a bid for $11,655 and will be seeking additional bids. • Heard from Bristol Planning Commission Chair Sue Kavanagh, who sketched out the timeline and action steps for revising the town’s zoning regulations and town plan. The planning commission expects to have the revised zoning regulations up for voter approval on Town Meeting Day 2017. Once the commission completes its work on the zoning regulations, it would then turn its attention to the town plan, which by state law must be reapproved by November 2017. Bristol approved its current town plan in November 2012.

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Workers (Continued from Page 2) the need to find a job. “They happened to come to the town where I stay and they needed a bunch of help,” he said. “I signed on and met them at the next spot and they kept me.” Phillip Sola of the New York borough of Staten Island started working at fairs when he was 17 years old. He’s been on this circuit since 2006. While Sola was soft-spoken and a bit shy with a reporter last week, it was clear that he enjoyed this line of work because of how happy the “Zipper” makes the kids who ride it.

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Editorial Defining the Olympic spirit These Olympic games may be the perfect distraction — and contrast — to the political embarrassment that has otherwise dominated national news. Rather than seeing the worst of ourselves as reflected in Mr. Trump — his insults, sarcasm, put-downs and pathological lying — the nation sees the best of itself in its Olympic athletes. There’s the moment when American swimmer Maya DiRadio, who won four medals in these games, swam over to console teammate Missy Franklin after her last place finish in her semi-final competition in the 200-meter backstroke, an event in which she holds the world record. Franklin, who won five medals (four gold) in the 2012 Olympics as a 17-year-old and stole America’s heart, saw her star fade this year, but vows to come back in 2020. There’s 19-year-old Katie Ledecky with her pile of gold medals in the 200-, 400-, 800-meter freestyle, plus others, being as humble and gracious as anyone could hope their daughter or son could be. And Michael Phelps, of course, dominating the news with his five goal medals and a silver in these games, adding to his record 28 Olympic medals. Then there is Simone Manuel, the first African-American to win a gold medal in swimming — an accomplishment made all the more relevant when viewed in light of the nation’s Jim Crow laws. But there was bitterness on Simone’s part — all that was history; she was just as proud to represent America in these games. That’s progress on so many fronts. There’s all-around Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Gabby Douglas, Laurie Hernandez and Madison Kocian, along with the entire U.S. women’s gymnastic team, who have dominated the sport in recent years as few other teams have ever done; American Michelle Carter, who won gold in shot put besting her dad who had won silver in the Olympics two decades before; Vermonter Laura Graves leading her team to a surprise bronze in dressage; Tori Bowie winning the silver in the 100 meters sprint. And there’s more to come — it’s Day 10 of 16 for the 2016 Olympics, which end Aug. 21 — with stories as heart-warming as they are inspiring. But what’s it all about? What makes these athletes so compelling? Certainly they all have drive, discipline, determination and big dreams, but more importantly, they are willing to make the sacrifices necessary to pursue those dreams. They have the guts to persevere and maybe come up short; they have the depth of soul and character to push past all reasonable limits of pain and exhaustion; and they the commitment to put everything on the line when competing. Consider the story of 43-year-old Kristin Armstrong, now a three-time Olympic gold medal winner of the women’s individual time trials in cycling. After winning her first gold in the Beijing Olympics in 2008, she retired from the sport to become a mother, but then returned for the London Olympic games in 2012 to successfully defend her title. In coming back for a third Olympics, she became the first-ever American woman to win the same individual event at three consecutive Olympics as well as being the oldest female cycling medalist of all time. And it hasn’t been easy. She’s had several hip surgeries in 2013; she works full time as a community health director back home in Boise, Idaho; and she balances a family life in the midst of it all — now with a five-yearold son. But it is her willingness to endure hardship that seems remarkable. In a 29.9 km race against yourself, the undulating terrain with one incline at 20 percent, the weather and the clock, you have to gut it out. Every sport has its challenges, but in the longer-distance races, you have time (44.26.52 minutes to be exact) to dwell on the pain, while maintaining an average pace of 25 mph — and yet winning by just 5.5 seconds (a huge lead in any other race, but just a momentary let-up, just a moment of self-doubt or of not wanting to hurt so much) over a 44-minute fight for glory. “I hurt so bad out there today and when my coach keeps on telling me to go deeper and deeper, I have to keep on telling myself that I can go deeper and that this is a result I have to live with,” Armstrong said after her goldmedal ride. “I have always loved that we were all born with the power to believe and to believe in ourselves... You can set a goal and you can go accomplish anything you want. It doesn’t matter your age; it doesn’t matter where you’re from... I think that for so long we’ve been told you should be finished at a certain age. And I think there’s a lot of athletes out there that are actually showing that’s not true.” Of her willingness to push herself, Armstrong noted in a television interview that what motivates her during a race is knowing that she has to live with her effort the following day. “Can I go to sleep that night knowing I gave it my all,” she said, knowing that she left nothing to spare but put everything on the line. That’s beyond talent and skill, that’s the Olympic spirit and it’s why these games produce such compelling stories. Angelo S. Lynn

Harder than it looks MIDDLEBURY ATTORNEY AND Addison County Field Days board member Benj Deppman made a good-natured attempt in the caber toss during last week’s events. Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Letters to the Editor Politicians should steer away from nuclear weapons Seventy-one years ago, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on Aug. 6 and another on Nagasaki on Aug. 9. According to the Federation of American Scientists, the United States has reduced its “operational nuclear warheads from 4,950 in 2010 to 4,700 nuclear warhead in 2015”. (The Guardian, April, 2016) President Obama’s “vision and work for a world without nuclear weapons” (Norwegian Nobel committee, 2009) has not been fulfilled. What legacy are we leaving our children and grandchildren?

Donald Trump has woken up our nation to anger and fear. Donald Trump begins to ask an important question, “What good are all these nuclear warheads?” I have truncated his quote; I have edited out his intention. He wants the chance to use them. What is the United States telling the world through the ownership of 4,700 nuclear warheads? Are we a big tease? A threat? Are we strong? Weak? Foolish? Are we displaying a false sense of security? Are we saying, “We can kill a lot of people in a special way and leave behind radiation to cause problems

for generations to come. In addition to killing human beings, the soil and water will not be able to grow nutritious food.” What problem could possibly be solved by using a nuclear bomb? I would rather we spend a lot of money on ensuring some human rights, here at home in the United State and in the world, at large. How about making clean water available? Decent housing, education, worthwhile work, nutritious food, health care are also needed to build strong communities. (See Letter, Page 5)

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Vermont education: Successes and challenges

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gap. With the changing demographics of the state we face increasing geographic and economic divides between Vermonters. If we are to close the achievement gap, we must substantively and simultaneously address the underlying economic and social disparities that characterize our nation, our state, our communities and our schools. With two-thirds of the differences in standardized test scores attributable to outside of school factors, the simple scientific fact is that test score gaps measure the health of our society more than the quality of our schools. On celebrating success — The federal test-based, labeling and “assistance” model (broadly seen as punishment) has not only proven ineffective, it has had a corrosive effect on the confidence of the people in their government and in their schools. It establishes and perpetuates a disabling and ultimately failing narrative about public schools. While not being blind to our problems, we have spent too much time mislabeling the needy as failures rather than helping them. We need to celebrate the glories of what the American Institute for Research reports as Vermont’s truly international class public educational system. On the federal role — We are dismayed that the federal government continues to commoditize education and support charter schools that segregate children and shows no particular learning advantage. We are disturbed that the federal government continues to underfund its commitment to our most vulnerable children, who are disproportionately served by public schools. We are disappointed that the federal government has not

promoted a more expansive understanding of the purpose and value of public schools in creating a strong citizenry. We are too fragmented when we should embrace common purposes. The Imperative — It is time we commit across all agencies and at all levels, to attacking the underlying challenges of poverty, despair, addiction and inequity that undermine school performance, rather than blaming the schools that strive to overcome these very manifesta-

tions of our greater social troubles. In the rules and the implementation of ESSA, we have urged the federal government to both step back from over-reach and narrowness; and step up to a new reframing, broadening and advancing of the promises of what we can achieve for the children, for our society for Vermont and for the nation. For questions or confirmation, contact Bill Mathis at 802-383-0058 or 802-247-6720 or wmathis@sover. net.

Letters to the Editor House candidate thanks supporters I’d like to thank the many Middlebury citizens who voted for me in the primary election on Aug. 9. Your vote was important and helped me prevail in a close, twoseat race. The general election will

also be a contested race with the same three people running. I hope you will vote for me again on Nov. 8. Thanks again for your support! Robin Scheu Middlebury

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As Act 46 and funding get attention command the nightly news, we must from the public and the media, teach- teach our children to strongly and reing and learning take a back seat. spectfully participate in civic life. We Fortunately, we have a strong and must also equip students to proachealthy system: Vermont’s education tively address the critical imperatives system is currently ranked third in the of global warming, environmental nation by Education Week. In child degradation and growing global and well-being, we dropped to sixth ac- national inequality. We must include cording to the Annie E. Casey Foun- caring for each other, cooperation, dation. On national assessments, we advancing the health of our society rank between first and and providing robust eighth depending on and equitable learning the year and subject. opportunities for all. Vermont is consistently Unfortunately, the new in the top ten dependfederal education law ing on the focus of the known as the Every group doing the tallies. Student Succeeds Act But this doesn’t mean (ESSA) continues to use we don’t have signifia narrow definition of cant concerns. learning and over-relies Thus, the State on standardized tests. Board’s strategic goals How we must meaare to: sure — The federal law • Ensure that Vergathers data on what mont’s public education we can easily measure, system operates within rather than on what is the framework of high important. By requiring This week’s writer expectations for every that the stronger evaluais Bill Mathis, a learner and ensure that tive weight be given to member of the there is equity in opportest scores in two subVermont State Board tunity for all. jects, English proficien• Ensure that the pub- of Education and a cy, and graduation rates; lic education system Goshen resident. ESSA diminishes broad is stable, efficient and opportunities to learn responsive to ever-changing popula- and the skills necessary for a healthy tion needs, economic changes and society. Yet, we need the arts, humanever changing 21st century issues. ities and civic involvement. To keep In light of our goals and the new the balance, the state board adopted a federal education law, the state board more expansive definition of educasent a letter to the U. S. secretary of tion in our newly revised Education education as well as a memorandum Quality Standards that also includes to local board members and educa- on-site field reviews as part of the tors. The key issues: evaluative process. What we must teach — Basic skills How we must address the probare important for everyone. But in a lems — Vermont’s greatest educaworld where violence and terrorism tional problem is the opportunity

Letter (Continued from Page 4) On Sept. 9, 1980, a group called the Plowshares 8 had their way of waking up the public to the moral issues of making nuclear warheads. Father Daniel Berrigan and his brother Philip and six other concerned people entered the General Electric Plant in King of Prussia, Pa. They then “hammered on two nose cones of nuclear warheads, poured their own blood on warhead documents and order forms, and prayed for disarmament and peace.” (“Waging Nonviolence, People-Powered News and Analysis, The Plowshares Eight: Thirty Years On” by Mary Anne Muller and Anna Brown, Sept. 9, 2010) “And everyman ‘neath his vine and fig tree, Shall live in peace and unafraid. And into plowshares turn their swords. Nations shall learn war no more.” (Paraphrased by Leah Jaffa and Fran Minkoff from the Bible, the Book of Micah, chapter 4, verse 3.) Perhaps you, too, have sung this round. How do citizens currently express their concern about weapons and war? In May of this year, there was

an event at Middleburg College titled, “Responsibility, Reconciliation, and the Dropping of the Atomic Bombs.” There at the front of Mead Chapel sat Shigeko Sasamori, a survivor of the bombing of Hiroshima, Clifton Truman Daniel, the grandson of President Truman who was the president of the United States, at the time, who authorized the dropping of the atomic bombs, and a Middlebury College professor of Japanese Studies. Shigeko Sasamori had to chance to tell her story. Shigeko has a simplistic approach to our problem, “ People made it. People can undo it. We are working hard together to undo nuclear weapons and also not just nuclear weapons ... All the countries together must work hard to make a peaceful world. Together. That’s important.” (Addison Independent, “Hiroshima Survivor Bonds with Truman Heir” by Gaen Murphree, May 5, 2016.) On May 27, 2016, President Obama became the first sitting United States president to visit Hiroshima. I do not understand how this powerful event could happen at the same time, our United States

has conflicting plans. “ The atomic revitalization plans to develop five new warhead types. The estimated cost is $1 trillion over three decades ... A number of former Obama administration officials, argue that the explosive innards of the revitalized weapons may not be entirely new, but the smaller yields and better targeting can make the arms more tempting to use-even to use first, rather than in retaliation.” (The New York Times, “As U.S. Modernizes Nuclear Weapons, ‘Smaller’ Leaves Some Uneasy” by William Broad and David Sanger, Jan. 11, 2016.) Perhaps President Obama would be willing to sit and listen to Shigeko Sasamori and have a change of heart and mind, and a change of plans. Imagine sitting and having tea and listening. In my mind’s eye I also see Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton having such a visit with this very important ambassador of peace. “They say that I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.” (John Lennon) Patricia Heather-Lea Bristol

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Madeline Davis, 91, Bristol BRISTOL — Madeline Davis (Desorda), 91, of Bristol, Vt., passed away peacefully on August 5, 2016. Born in Bristol on September 25, 1924, she lived in the same home on West Street until moving to Massachusetts in 2014 to be closer to her son and his family. Madeline graduated from Bristol High School in 1941. She married the love of her life John Davis in 1952. Throughout life, Madeline and John could be found enjoying family life on their front porch, or tending flower beds and boxes around the house. Madeline was an avid reader and completed the Burlington Free Press crossword puzzle every day. She made many lifelong friends in Bristol through employment at Way’s Oddity Shop on Main Street in the early 1960s, in the front office at the Drake and Smith Company and through the elected position of Bristol Town Clerk. Madeline loved her church, the Saint Ambrose Catholic Church in Bristol, never missing a Sunday mass or holy day. Madeline is survived by her son Michael and his wife Aline of Florence, Mass.; and her grandchildren Benjamin, Hannah and Pearl Davis. She was predeceased by her husband John in 1997, and all her

Winnefred Macedo, 86, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY — Winnefred Macedo, 86, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016, with her son by her side at the Helen Porter Nursing Home in Middlebury. Winnefred was born on August 14, 1929, in Newark, N.J., to William Carpenter and Mabel Iles Ferree. She married her husband George D. Macedo on March 10, 1951, at Chapel 2 at Fort Monmouth, N.J. Winnefred was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family, playing bingo, shopping and shelling on Florida beaches. She also enjoyed traveling across the U.S. while married to her husband during his 29 years in the U.S. Air Force. Some of the locations they were stationed at include Alaska,

Texas, Tennessee, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Florida and Minnesota. She is survived by her son George M. Macedo; daughter-in-law Sharon Macedo; granddaughter Rhylee Macedo; aunt Mary Rebello; aunt Madeline Avilla; and niece Janice Magina. She was predeceased by her husband, George D. Macedo in September 2012. A service will be held at SandersonDucharme Funeral Home, 117 South Main St., Middlebury on Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 5 p.m. followed by visitation until 7 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Service. Online condolences can be made at www.sandersonfuneralservice. com. ◊

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Nicholas Kravetsky, 91, Orwell MADELINE DAVIS brothers and sisters Earl, Lawrence, Francis, Marie and Patricia. In addition, she leaves numerous nieces and nephews in Vermont. We would like to thank the nurses and staff at Linda Manor Extended Care in Leeds, Mass., for their loving care of our mother. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Madeline’s memory to the Saint Ambrose Catholic Church, Bristol, VT 05443. ◊

ORWELL — Nicholas Kravetsky, 91, passed away from natural causes on August 11, 2016, at the home of his daughter in Orwell, surrounded by his loving family. Nicholas was born on December 4, 1924, on the family farm in Thompson, Pa. Nick, as he is affectionately called by all who knew him, lived and worked the same family farm for 85 years, leaving it to his son, the third generation, when he moved to Vermont in 2010. Nick married the love of his life Dorothea “Dot” Volkens on August 20, 1949, and together raised five children. He loved his wife, family and friends and touched many people’s lives with his kindness, generosity and laughter. They would have celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary in nine days. In 1955, Nick began driving a feed truck and later worked at the feed mill to help supplement the family income. He later worked for Penn DOT as a highway foreman paving roads all over Wayne County,

retiring in 1989 following 19 years of service. For the next 21 years, Nick and his wife Dot traveled the country and the world on cruises, buses and train trips, many times with good friends. Nick was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph (1982); two sisters, Stella (1987) and Mary (1986); and by his daughter, Cecilia Marie (Kravetsky) Hazen in 1998. Nick is survived by his wonderful wife Dot; three sons, Nicholas Gary and his wife Lois of Thompson, Pa., Edward and his wife Kate of Kirkland, Wash., and Richard and his wife Heidi of Corning, N.Y.; one daughter, Catherine and her husband John Tester or Orwell. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Nick will be going home to Thompson, Pa., where he will be interred at St. Mary’s Russian Orthodox Cemetery. Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to Addison County Home Health and

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Porter (Continued from Page 1) than a year considering whether the organization should continue to operate independently or partner with another health care provider. Porter administrators have dubbed the conversation, “Our Legacy — Creating a Vision for Porter’s Future.” PMC has hosted a dozen informational forums with staff, providers and the general community to engage them in this conversation and solicit their thoughts, ideas and concerns about both options, Kniffin said. PMC includes the hospital, Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehabilitation and 12 physicians’ offices throughout the county. “What we have heard loud and clear from our community and our providers and staff during our forums is that maintaining local access to the highest level of health care services appropriate for a community hospital is essential,” Kniffin said. “That includes access to local primary and specialty care, maintaining all of our current inpatient and ancillary hospital services, as well as the skilled nursing care offered by Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.” Top PMC officials confirmed this news during an exclusive interview with the Addison Independent late last week. Those officials shared the news on the condition that it be embargoed until Monday, Aug. 15, the date on which PMC stakeholders were to be officially informed of a possible partnership with UVMHN. The Independent will reach out to other PMC stakeholders — including Porter personnel and community members — in a follow-up article for this Thursday’s paper. WHAT WOULD AFFILIATION MEAN? Kniffin and Porter spokesman Ron Hallman said while affiliation would likely give UVMHN the final say on major operational decisions, PMC would still retain a good measure of autonomy. Porter workers would remain PMC employees. Porter providers would remain employed by PMC for a period of 18 months, at which time they would transition to a networkwide UVM medical group. While Kniffin said there are no guarantees in health care these days given the seismic changes in the industry, affiliation is not expected to result in any layoffs or affect employees’ compensation. “That is a real concern of our employees — that they have job security, and that is totally appropriate and understandable,” Kniffin said. “Our finance people and their finance people tell us the big financial advantages would not be from layoffs, but from better interest rates, improved purchasing and shared services.” Kniffin noted. Hallman said an affiliation with UVMHN could also translate into savings in such expenses as capital, legal, risk management, compliance, insurance and third party contracting. Kniffin pointed to Central Ver-

mont Medical Center’s affiliation experience with UVMHN, which he said resulted in no layoffs. “In fact, they are growing.” Porter officials believe affiliation, in turn, would result in a busier PMC. “Our goal is to do more, not less,” Hallman said. “We actually have the capacity to see more patients. We have more capacity in our operating rooms to do more procedures. We have capacity at Helen Porter to have more long-term care residents. We have capacity that (UVM) doesn’t have. If we are partnered, they have a very strong mission-driven financial interest to keep us busy.” So Porter would no longer see UVM as a rival. “It no longer means we are competing for dollars,” Kniffin added. “If we have patients coming down here from (Chittenden County), the revenue goes into the same pot.” Addison County patients would continue to be served locally. But UVM would enhance local care by extending the services of its specialists, as well as call coverage. So if enough local patients need the services of a dermatologist, for example, UVM could assign one of its specialists to PMC for a certain

number of days per month, officials ning” between UVMHC and Porter, scale is going to be rewarded in the future of payment reform and global said. This would save the patient a according to Hallman. trip to Chittenden County. And havPMC’s “core services” include budgets and accountable care orgaing backup from UVM would guar- medical and surgical care; obstet- nizations,” Hallman said. “But as antee uninterrupted service in some rics; laboratory and radiology; you build scale, you want to mainof the more thinly long-term care tain small local access and identity staffed PMC departand rehabilita- for a community, so they know they Porter Medical ments, according to emergency are going to see the same providers, Center has scheduled tion; Kniffin. and primary same staff, and same core services. a community forum “We have enough care; women’s Our goal is to be able to maintain on affiliation for (patient) volume for health; infusion who we are and what we have been one nuclear medicine services; cardi- able to do in this community, while Wednesday, Aug. tech,” Kniffin said. ology; orthope- simultaneously taking advantage of 24, at 7 p.m. at the “But if you have dics; podiatry; scale, which is absolutely required Middlebury Regional one nuclear mediophthalmology; in the future world of payment reEMS headquarters at cine tech, they can’t o t o l a r y n g o l - form. 55 Collins Drive. “It is really hard to be a small go on vacation; they ogy (ear, nose can’t get sick. So we and throat); and community hospital these days,” Hallman added. have two half-timers. urology. Kniffin compared the current Those things are very challenging, WHY AFFILIATE? and it would be nice to have some As previously chronicled in the UVMHN/PMC courtship to a reladepth there.” Addison Independent, PMC has tionship between two people. The Hallman noted PMC would retain been battling through some rough two medical entities are currently “dating.” If they move forward and its own board of directors. Porter financial times. would also place one of its own on PMC officials have drafted a fis- sign a non-binding letter of intent, it the UVMHN board, which in turn cal year 2016 budget of roughly would be akin to “moving in togethwould have a spot on PMC’s panel. $89,990,000 that reflects 83 days er.” And if they strike a deal, it would become a “marriage.” Appointment of the PMC presi- of cash on hand And, like a wedding dent/CEO would require approval (savings), which is ceremony, members of from the UVMHN board. still substantially “What we have the PMC family will There would be no change in below the industry heard loud and be able to raise objeccore services for five years, and any standard of 120 clear from our tions. A future divorce change in such services would re- days of cash on community and our would likely mean quire “collaborative strategic plan- hand to be deemed providers and staff PMC would have to a healthy/sustainduring our forums pay back UVMHN for able organization. any of the “cool stuff” Porter last Feb- is that maintaining it obtains through the ruary cut 17.5 full- local access to the partnership. time equivalent highest level of Alice Hyde Medical Center in And what kind of positions, includ- health care services Malone, Champlain Valley Physistuff might that ining 8.5 in the nurs- appropriate for a cians Hospital in Plattsburgh and clude? ing category. ForElizabethtown Community HosFor starters, a remer Porter CEO community hospital pital in Elizabethtown joined the vamped electronic Lynn Boggs re- is essential.” affiliation. The network was origi— Interim CEO medical records syssigned soon after. nally called “Fletcher Allen PartInformation ners.” Fred Kniffin tem. PMC’s most recent budget called for supplied by PMC • The UVMHN’s 19-member an updating of its curindicates the orgaboard is drawn from the membernization would have to find signifi- rent Meditech system at an estimated ship of the organizations’ current cant cuts and/or revenue enhance- price tag of $3 million to $4 million, boards, and includes seven memments amounting to $857,000 in according to Hallman. Affiliation bers from UVM Medical Center; fiscal year 2017, $1.75 million in fis- would lead to UVMHN equipping four members from Community cal year 2018 and $2 million in fiscal PMC with an “Epic”-brand system. Partners Incorporated (CPI, the year 2019 in order to achieve a to- This is a better system than PMC parent company of Champlain tal margin of approximately $8 and currently uses and would allow the Valley Physicians Hospital and remain independent and financially two health care providers to read all Elizabethtown Community Hoscapable of delivering the services lo- of their combined patients’ records, pital); four members from Central cal patients have come to rely upon Kniffin explained. Vermont Medical Center; two ex“We need to be able to communi— but unable to make anticipated officio members (the president and and necessary investments in nec- cate quickly and effectively,” he said chief executive officer of UVMHN essary new technology or improved of the electronic medical systems and the dean of The UVM Colfacilities. Affiliation with UVMHN, upgrade. lege of Medicine); and “two vacant Also on PMC’s wish list: Conaccording Porter officials, would alseats to accommodate future affililow PMC to achieve a total operat- struction of a modern, on-site mediations.” ing margin of just under $10 million, cal office building around the year “The University of Vermont a threshold they said would allow 2021 that would consolidate some Health Network is a system of of the county’s physicians’ practices the organization to “thrive.” four hospitals, along with physiAffiliation could also lead to pro- and accommodate visiting specialcians and other health care providfessional development opportunities ists. Such a structure, which Kniffin ers in Vermont and northern New said has been ball-parked at around for PMC staff, officials said. York, that work together to provide “Our nurses want to take care of $30 million, is currently far beyond high quality, cost-effective care as sicker patients, but we don’t have PMC’s financial grasp. close to home as possible,” reads The PMC board will spend the a volume of sick patients,” Kniffin a UVMHN mission statement. said. “So there would be an oppor- next two- to four months seeking in“Strengthened by our academic tunity to send our nurses up to UVM put from the community and staff on connection to UVM, our network because they want to go up and whether to opt for affiliation. If the members work together to give paexpand their skills and bring those answer is “yes,” the board will begin tients access to the highest level of preparing the documents needed to skills back to us.” care by sharing knowledge and reHallman said PMC leaders are officially align with UVMHN. sources and access to leading-edge Hallman said affiliation could looking to achieve two primary technology across our region.” take effect by next spring, if that is goals. Reporter John Flowers is at “One is to create scale by bringing the chosen path. johnf@addisonindependent.com. the organizations together, because (See Affiliation, Page 31)

What is UVM Health Network? By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Porter Medical Center officials late last week identified the University of Vermont Health Network (UVMHN) as their choice for affiliation, if the Porter Medical community opts to eschew independence for a partnership with another health care organization. Here are some details about UVMHN, culled from the organization’s website, www. uvmhealth.org: • Service area: Covers 20 counties (14 in Vermont and six in New York) spanning 18,953 square miles, serving a population of around 1 million. • Combined staffing (2015): 1,188 physicians, 2,783 Registered Nurses, and a total of 7,995 employees. Inpatient discharges: 26,124. Operating room cases: 26,124. Staffed beds: 768. Emergency Department visits: 133,460. • The University of Vermont Health Network cares for communities on both sides of Lake Champlain, from the Adirondacks to the Green Mountains and beyond. Members include: The University of Vermont Medical Center (formerly known as Fletcher Allen Health Care), Alice Hyde Medical Center, Central Vermont Medical Center, Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, and Elizabethtown Community Hospital. • The network was created in October of 2011 when Fletcher Allen in Burlington and Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin signed an affiliation agreement. In January 2013, New York partners

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Saturday, Aug. 20, 4:30 p.m. Firehouse on Route 7. The firefighters’ secret barbeque sauce is world famous and not to be missed. Creative competition in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, Aug. 20, 5-8 p.m., 888 Botsford Road, Ferrisburgh. Fourth annual creative competition at Milkhaus Studios. Open to all artists/ designers/makers/creatives. $8 submission fee. All attendees vote and the winners take home cash. Special performance by LoKi. Submit pieces to: designtotable@gmail.com. Line dancing in New Haven. Saturday, Aug. 20, 6-8 p.m., New Haven Town Hall. Addison County Line Dancers offer classes $5 each (children 10 and under are free). Info: 802-989-6701. “King Pede” card party in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, Aug. 20, 6:30 p.m., Grange Hall. Event begins with a sandwich supper and then on to an evening of fun and card games. Curbstone Chorus in concert in Brandon. Saturday, Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Town Hall. The 30-member men’s a cappella group sings barbershop harmonies in various musical styles. Tickets $8 adults; $6 seniors, students and military. Info: 247-6720. 4 To The Bar in concert in Brandon. Saturday, Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music. Celtic. Tickets $20. Reservations recommended. Info: 802-247-4295 or www.brandon-music.net.

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Band concert in Vergennes. Monday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m., City Park. Concerts held every Monday evening through Aug. 22. Maple presentation in Monkton. Monday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m., Monkton Fire Station, 3747 State’s Prison Hollow Road. Champlain College Professor Michael Lange will present “The Many Meanings of Maple.” Hosted by the Monkton Museum and Historical Society. Free. Info: 802-482-2277 or monktonmhs@ gmail.com.

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Free foot care/blood pressure clinic in Middlebury. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m.-noon, Middlebury Rec Center, 154 Creek Road. Bring your own basin and towel. Offered by ACHHH. Open farm week in Monkton. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Willowell Land, Stoney Meadow Lane, Monkton. Toddler play time at the farm followed by a family style PYO veggie opportunity. Come join other families of young children for free-play, circle and a family harvest of veggies to take home. Free. Info: 802-385-1039. Auditions in St. Johnsbury. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 6:30-9 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 47 Cherry St. Auditions for the St. Johnsbury players fall production of “The Laramie Project,” Moises Kaufman and the Tetonic Theater Project’s breathtaking collage of humanity. Info: 802-535-8052.

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Open farm week in Monkton. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Willowell Land, Stoney Meadow Lane, Monkton. Youth farm Olympics, draft horse demonstration, and garden fresh brick oven pizza. Come join other families of young children for free-play, circle and a family harvest of veggies to take home. Free. Info: 802-385-1039. Gallery talk in Middlebury. Wednesday, Aug. 17, noon. Sheldon Museum, One Park St. Vintage bicycle collector and cycling historian Glenn Eames will present a gallery talk about the exhibit “Pedaling Through History: 150 Years of the Bicycle, The Glenn Eames Collection.” The talk is included with museum admission and limited to 20 people. Call to reserve at 802-388-2117 or visit www. HenrySheldonMuseum.org. Lego Challenge Hour in Shoreham. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. Kids ages 5 and older are invited to beat the clock and challenge themselves with the library’s enormous collection of donated Legos. Snack served. Info: www.plattlib.org or 897-2647. Auditions in St. Johnsbury. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 6:30-9 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 47 Cherry St. Auditions for the St. Johnsbury Players fall production of “The Laramie Project,” Moises Kaufman and the Tetonic Theater Project’s breathtaking collage of humanity. Info: 802-535-8052. Town band concert in Bristol. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 7 p.m., town green. Bring a lawn chair, blanket or picnic dinner and enjoy an evening of small-town entertainment. Moose Crossing in concert in Brandon. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 7 p.m., Central Park. Classy and energetic mix of classic and contemporary jazz. Bring your lawn chairs, enjoy food from vendors set up in the park. Part of the Brandon Summer Concert Series. Hotels of Lake Dunmore in Salisbury. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 7-8 p.m., Salisbury Congregational Church. Bill Powers presents a pictorial history of the hotels on Lake Dunmore, with some dating back to the 1850s. Presented by the Salisbury Historical Society.

No guilt ELISABETH EGAN, AUTHOR of “A Window Opens,” will be at the Vermont Book Shop’s No Guilt Book Club on Thursday, Aug. 18, at 7 p.m. Photo courtesy of Beowulf Sheehan

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Ladies union salad supper in New Haven. Thursday, Aug. 18, 6 p.m., New Haven Congregational Church. Cold meats, rolls, salads, beverage and dessert. $8 adults, $4 children (ages 6-12), under age six free. Reservations: 802-453-5059. Walk-ins welcome. Hancock Green Summer Concerts presents Clay Canfield and The Three Good Eggs. Thursday, Aug. 18, 6:30 p.m., Hancock Town Green. Bring a chair and a picnic. Homemade desserts will be sold. Free. Historical society meeting in Bristol. Thursday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m., Howden Hall. The Bristol Historical Society members Sylvia Coffin, John Burbank and Reg Dearborn will be joint speakers on the O’Neill family farm, businesses and contributions to the history of Bristol. Info: 453-3439. No Guilt Book Club in Middlebury. Thursday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m., Vermont Book Shop, Main Street. Novelist Elisabeth Egan — who wrote the book “A Window Opens” in which the No Guilt Book Club appears — will be there. Movies in the Park After Dark in Bristol. Thursday, Aug. 18, dusk, town green. “The Wizard of Oz.” Part of Bristol Rec’s annual outdoor film series with classics shown on a theater-size screen. Free. Bring a blanket and bug spray. Series runs weekly (except Aug. 11) through Aug. 18.

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FRIDAY Summer Carillon Concert Series at Middlebury College. Friday, Aug. 19, 3 p.m., Mead Chapel and

surrounding lawns. Final concert of the summer, before the Language Schools’ graduation. The carillon in the tower of Mead Chapel will be played by George Matthew Jr., carillonneur for Middlebury College and Norwich University. He will play a program of Scandinavian and Irish carillon music. Free. Info: http://go.middlebury.edu/carillon.

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Green Mountain Club hike in Huntington. Saturday, Aug. 20, Camel’s Hump. Challenging hike up Camel’s Hump, a 2.5 mile ascent with an elevation gain of 1,060 feet. Info: Mike Greenwood, mike802vt@comcast.net or 802-349-5653. Town Wide Yard Sales in Bridport. Saturday, Aug. 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., around Bridport. Continues Sunday. Regatta in Charlotte. Saturday, Aug. 20, 9:30 a.m., Point Bay Marina. The fourth annual Diamond Island Regatta will raise money for the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Ferrisburgh. Skippers’ meeting at 9:30 a.m., racers start at 11 a.m., and the awards ceremony is at 6 p.m., as part of the club’s annual Lobster Fest dinner. More information at http:// rsyc.org/diamond-island-regatta. Appraisal afternoon in Addison. Saturday, Aug. 20, 1-3 p.m., John Strong Mansion, Route 17W, one mile north of Lake Champlain Bridge. Bring a family heirloom and learn about it from an expert and have it appraised. $5 per object, limit two objects per person. Ciderstock in Middlebury. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2 p.m., Woodchuck Hard Cider. Live music starts at 3 p.m. Cold cider, food trucks, games, music. Firefighters chicken barbecue in Ferrisburgh.

SUNDAY Town Wide Yard Sales in Bridport. Sunday, Aug. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., around Bridport.

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Preschool story time in Shoreham. Monday, Aug. 22, 10:30 a.m., Platt Memorial Library. Kids ages 3-5 are invited for stories, rhymes and fun in a themed story time. Craft and game also. Info: www.plattlib.org or 897-2647. Band concert in Vergennes. Monday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m., City Park. Last Vergennes City Band concert of the season.

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“Alice in Wonderland” on stage in Middlebury. Tuesday, Aug. 23, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater. A Young Company production. Tickets $10 adults, $5 kids, available at the THT box office, 382-9222 or www.townhalltheater.org.

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MakerClub in Shoreham. Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. Kids 5 and older are invited to come and hack their school supplies for fall. The library will have all kinds of stuff to tinker with. Info: www.plattlib.org or 897-2647. “All of Me” preview in Burlington. Wednesday, Aug. 24, 5-8 p.m., Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, 60 Lake St. The Vermont Women’s Fund and Kingdom County Productions will host a benefit preview of Bess O’Brien’s documentary, “All of Me,” centered around the lives of women, girls, and boys caught in the downward spiral of eating disorders. The Vermont Women’s Fund is part of the Vermont Community Foundation. Tickets $25 per person. Info: www. vermontcf.org/ aug24 or 802-388-3355. Talent show auditions in Brandon. Wednesday, Aug. 24, 6-8 p.m., Brandon Town Hall. If you like to sing, play an instrument or dance, or have a special talent, try out for the third annual “Brandon’s Got Talent” show. Audition appointments required: 802-247-5420 or denniswmarden@gmail. com. Also on Aug. 25 and 26. Free concert in Middlebury. Wednesday, Aug. 24, 6 p.m., Middlebury town green. Emily Sunderman and Brian Donat offer a program

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communitycalendar of classical violin-cello duets by Beethoven, Mozart and Gliere as well as solo repertoire by Bach. Middlebury Community Music Center is holding monthly faculty concerts on the green as part of Experience Middlebury’s Summer Music Series. Come picnic on the green. Vendors, sidewalk sales. Weather permitting; check facebook.com/bettermiddleburypartnership for status. “Alice in Wonderland” on stage in Middlebury. Wednesday, Aug. 24, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater. A Young Company production. Tickets $10 adults, $5 kids, available at the THT box office, 382-9222 or www.townhalltheater.org. Town band concert in Bristol. Wednesday, Aug. 24, 7 p.m., town green. Bring a lawn chair, blanket or picnic dinner and enjoy an evening of small-town entertainment. Phineas Gage in concert in Brandon. Wednesday, Aug. 24, 7 p.m., Central Park. “Vermont’s pherocious, pholkgospel, grassicana band.” Bring your lawn chairs, enjoy food from vendors set up in the park. Part of the Brandon Summer Concert Series.

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Talent show auditions in Brandon. Thursday, Aug. 25, 6-8 p.m., Brandon Town Hall. If you like to sing, play an instrument or dance, or have a special talent, try out for the third

annual “Brandon’s Got Talent” show. Audition appointments required: 802-247-5420 or denniswmarden@gmail.com. Also on Aug. 26. Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival opening night. Thursday, Aug. 25, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater. The second annual MNFF kicks off with a screening of one of its top films. Festival runs Aug. 25-28 with screenings of about 90 films in three venues around Middlebury. For information, screening times and tickets, visit middfilmfest.org.

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Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival screenings. Friday, Aug. 26, all day, Town Hall Theater, Marquis Theater, Dana Auditorium (Middlebury College campus). The second annual MNFF runs Aug. 25-28 with screenings of about 90 films in three venues around Middlebury. For information, screening times and tickets, visit middfilmfest.org. Arts Walk in Vergennes. Friday, Aug. 26, 5-7 p.m., downtown Vergennes. Monthly summer arts walk featuring exhibits, musicians, comedians, actors and poets and locations around the Little City. Info: http://vergennesdowntown. org/arts-walk. Table of Grace free meal in North Ferrisburgh. Friday, Aug. 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m., North Ferrisburgh United Methodist Church. Meals

Back to nature THE WILLOWELL FARM hosts “Open Farm Week” on Tuesday, Aug. 16, and Wednesday, Aug. 17, at the Willowell Land in Monkton. There will be pick your own veggies, youth farm Olympics, draft horse demonstrations, and garden fresh brick oven pizza. Free. Info: 802-385-1039. Photo courtesy of Chris Mazzarella

are held the fourth Friday of the month. This month’s menu: hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, three-bean salad and dessert. Talent show auditions in Brandon. Friday, Aug. 26, 6-8 p.m., Brandon Town Hall. If you like to sing, play an instrument or dance, or have a special talent, try out for the third annual “Brandon’s Got Talent” show. Audition appointments required: 802-247-5420 or denniswmarden@gmail.com. Vergennes Day kickoff dance. Friday, Aug. 26, 7-10 p.m., Vergennes Opera House. Featuring “The Hitmen.” Snacks and beverages provided by the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vergennes. Info: www.vergennesday. com. “Moth”-style storytelling event in Bristol. Friday, Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m., Holley Hall. Come tell your story. Suggested donation $10. All proceeds go to improving acoustics in the building.

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Cold cider, hot fun WOODCHUCK HARD CIDER in Middlebury hosts Ciderstock on Saturday, Aug. 20, at 2 p.m. with cold hard cider, food trucks, games and music. Independent photo/Trent Campbell

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Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival screenings. Saturday, Aug. 27, all day, Town Hall Theater, Marquis Theater, Dana Auditorium (Middlebury College campus). The second annual MNFF runs Aug. 25-28 with screenings of about 90 films in three venues around Middlebury. For information, screening times and tickets, visit middfilmfest.org. Vergennes Day. Saturday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., City Park. Pancake breakfast, Little City 5K and 10K races, more than 65 vendors and crafters, horse-drawn wagon rides, bandstand music, chicken BBQ, children’s venue and annual rubber duckie race. Info: www. vergennesday.com. Green Mountain Club hike in Monkton. Saturday, Aug. 27, Raven Ridge, Monkton. Pleasant walk onto a ridge with overviews and geological formations. Info: Ivor Hughes, brhughes@accessvt.com or 802-453-4412. MakerClub in Shoreham. Saturday, Aug. 27, 1 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. Kids 5 and older are invited to come and hack their school supplies for fall. The library will have all kinds of stuff to tinker with. Info: www.plattlib.org or 897-2647. Learn how to make switchel in Middlebury. Saturday, Aug. 27, 2-4 p.m., National Museum of the Morgan Horse. Museum director Amy Mincher teaches the history of switchel and how to make it. Participants will leave with a jar of switchel and copy of the

recipe. $5 to cover materials. Call to reserve: 802-388-1639 or morganmuseum@gmail. com. Silent film screening in Brandon. Saturday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m., Brandon Town Hall. Showing “The Sheik” (1921) and “Son of the Sheik” (1926) on the 90th anniversary of Rudolph Valentino’s untimely death. Live musical accompaniment by Jeff Rapsis. Admission is free but free-will donations are accepted to help with ongoing renovation of the town hall. Info: www.brandontownhall.org. Part of the town hall’s annual summer silent film series. Ken Silverman Trio in concert in Brandon. Saturday, Aug. 27, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music. Jazz. Tickets $20. Reservations recommended: 802-247-4295 or www.brandon-music.net.

LIVEMUSIC Blues Jam in Middlebury. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 8 p.m., 51 Main. Hot Flannel in New Haven. Friday, Aug. 19, 6 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard, River Road. Jinxbox and Jaela in Middlebury. Friday, Aug. 19, 7 p.m., Marquis Theater. Abraxas in Middlebury. Friday, Aug. 19, 8:30 p.m., 51 Main. Jinxbox and Jaela in Middlebury. Saturday, Aug. 20, 6 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern. 4 To The Bar in Middlebury. Saturday, Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music. American Zookeepers in Middlebury. Saturday, Aug. 20, 8:30 p.m., 51 Main. Cooper & LaVoie in Middlebury. Thursday, Aug. 25, 7 p.m., 51 Main. Keating 5 in Middlebury. Friday, Aug. 26, 8:30 p.m., 51 Main. Ken Silverman Trio in Brandon. Saturday, Aug. 27, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music. Comanchero in Middlebury. Saturday, Aug. 27, 8 p.m., 51 Main. Mogani in New Haven. Friday, Sept. 2, 6 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard, River Road.

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Blues Jam Wednesday, August 17| 8-10 pm Join us every 3rd Wednesday for Blues Jam. Dennis Willmott from Left Eye Jump will provide lead guitar, bass, and drums and these guys will back you up or take a break and let you play. All musicians and blues fans are welcome! Everyone will get a chance to play.

Creative Bloc Paint & Sip Thursday, August 18|5-7 pm You will be painting a beautiful horse scene while Rebecca from Creative Bloc guides you every step of the way. They are requesting that you register and pre pay : creativebloc@yahoo.com or call 802- 758-2444 51 Main is providing the space and offering 51% off all bottles of wine for everyone!

Abraxas Friday, August 19| 8:30-10:30 Six of Vermont’s finest musicians have banded together to recreate the infectious, intricate rhythms, and the soulful, melodic guitar, that define the Santana sound. Santana’s unique music crosses all boundaries and genres leaving everyone satisfied.

American Zookeepers Saturday, August 20|8:30-10:30 The Zookeepers are: Nicolas Casanova (drums & good taste), Thierry Ringelstein (guitar & bass - with Leslie Kervella), Stéphanie le Boulluec (the Voice), Richard Lewis (string arrangements and instruments on Paris is for Love), Will Patton on guitar mandolin, John Hughes on piano, Steven Harrison on stand-up bass, Louis Alphonso on guitar mandolin and Bénédicte Villain and Elodie Hatton on backing vocals.

Celebrated novelist and singersongwriter Jon Clinch has been sharing his music for longer than he’d care to admit. Now teaming up with Gypsy Reel’s Graham and Camille Parker on fiddle and mandolin — and chantey-man Reagh Greenleaf on powerful vocals and bodhran — 4 To The Bar focuses on original songs, traditional material and classics from the likes of John Prine, Lyle Lovett and James Taylor. Don’t miss them at Brandon Music on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The band coalesced as an offshoot of Vermont’s beloved Gypsy Reel. It turns out that Graham Parker’s fiddling isn’t limited to the Celtic tradition; he’s a skilled improviser with a terrific melodic sense — and when he and Clinch first sat down to make music, the result was pure magic. Clinch’s wide repertoire gave Graham the chance to really stretch out on singer-songwriter and Americana material. As Clinch described it, “The next thing we knew, Camille Parker’s harmony vocals clicked in, and we were off to the races. The three of us met Reagh Greenleaf, just having finished touring with the Clancys, at a Celtic session in Ludlow, and soon he’d been adopted into both Gypsy Reel and 4 To The Bar. An evening with 4 To The Bar may stray off in all kinds of directions: Graham and Camille will lead the band through some traditional Celtic tunes, Clinch will introduce a new favorite from Chris Stapleton or an old standard from Johnny Cash. Greenleaf will get the crowd on their feet with a rousing chantey or two. Camille and Clinch will delve into the surprisingly compatible worlds of Patsy Cline and Bruce Springsteen. Whatever happens, it’s all held together with superb musicianship and infectious joy.

Hot Flannel Band at Lincoln Peak Vineyard Performing with Gypsy Reel, the net for reservations or for more Parkers and Reagh know Brandon information. Brandon Music is Music well, having just performed located at 62 Country Club Road in there for the second year in a row. Brandon. Graham is “delighted to HOT FLANNEL AT be back performing in the LINCOLN PEAK intimate atmosphere that On Friday from 6-8 is Brandon Music. The p.m., Hot Flannel will setting, the food, the art perform at Lincoln Peak and a crowd that really Vineyard in New Haven. appreciates music — it Hot Flannel is a is the closest thing to an foursome of handsome by Greg Pahl English folk club on this country-boys-turnedside of the Atlantic.” men making Newgrass Concert tickets are $20. music like there’s no A pre-concert dinner is available for tomorrow. You’ll be transported $25. Reservations are recommended into the realm of soul-lifting music for the show and required for dinner. where gifted musicians are mere Venue is BYOB. Call 802-247-4295 channels for ancient messages or email info@brandon-music. passed through the generations to our waiting, wordless souls. Vermont-born Patrick Ross doesn’t just play the fiddle — this unassuming master seems to sing the fiddle, or rather, the fiddle itself seems to sing soulfully in his hands. Ross narrates in English, Quebecois and a host of perfectly imitated accents he’s heard and naturally absorbed. A fifth-generation fiddler of French Canadian folk tunes, Ross

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grew up bilingual in a close-knit family, in a tiny town on the border between the US and Canada. Along with Ross, Adam Buchwald (banjo/ mandolin), Doug Perkins (flat-top guitar) and Tyler Bolles (upright bass) weave their instrumentation together so readily and so joyously with seemingly no thought other than a common destination. Cool flannel has never radiated quite so much heat. As with all Wine Down Friday shows, the “doors” open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking. Food will be for sale by Almost Home, and wine by the glass. Admission is free. Bring lawn chairs or a picnic blanket. The Wine Down Friday series happens rain or shine — there’s room on the winery porch in the case of rain. No alcohol may be brought onto the grounds, and please leave your pets at home. Lincoln Peak Vineyard is located at 142 River Road in New Haven. More information is at www. lincolnpeakvineyard.com. TWO BROTHERS TAVERN There will be three live musical (See Arts Beat, Page 11)

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Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) performances this week at Two Brothers Tavern located at 86 Main Street in Middlebury. Join Two Brothers every Wednesday at 9 p.m. for the Open Mic, an evening of music, comedy or anything else, alternately hosted by Mark Sikora and Kai Stanley. Come cheer on your friends or let loose on the stage. It’s free to enter, and there is no cover charge. Then, at 9 p.m. on Friday, Two Brothers presents Phil Yates and The Affiliates. From Burlington by way of L.A., Phil Yates brings his authentic brand of Indie Rock to Two Brothers Lounge. There is a $3 cover. Finally, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jinxbox take to the Tavern’s stage for the first time. Jinxbox is an Indie trio from Middlebury. Band members Micah Rubin (drums, piano) and Alex Kite (piano) have collaborated before many times, and in 2014, were joined by Zara London-Southern (lead vocals, piano, ukulele). There is no cover charge. For more information, call 802-388-0002. LIVE MUSIC AT 51 MAIN There will be three live musical events this week at Middlebury’s 51 Main. At 8 p.m. on Wednesday, the 51 Main Blues Jam continues. Dennis Willmott from Left Eye Jump will provide lead guitar, bass and drums, and these guys will back you up or take a break and let you play. All musicians and blues fans are welcome. Everyone will get a

chance to play. Then, at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Abraxas take to the stage. Six of Vermont’s finest musicians have banded together to recreate the infectious, intricate rhythms and the soulful, melodic guitar that define the Santana sound. Santana’s unique music crosses all boundaries and genres leaving everyone satisfied. Finally, at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, American Zookeepers will perform. The Zookeepers are Nicolas Casanova (drums), Thierry Ringelstein (guitar and bass with Leslie Kervella), StÊphanie le Boulluec (The Voice), Richard Lewis (string arrangements and instruments), Will Patton (guitar mandolin), John Hughes (piano), Steven Harrison (stand-up bass), Louis Alphonso (guitar mandolin), and BÊnÊdicte Villain and Elodie Hatton on backing vocals. All ages, no cover. For additional information visit www.go51main. com or call 802-388-8209. CARILLON SERIES The Middlebury College Summer Carillon Series concludes its 31st year of concerts with a 3 p.m. performance on Friday in Mead Chapel by George Matthew Jr., Carillonneur for both Middlebury College and Norwich University. He will play the final concert of the summer, before the Language Schools Graduation. Enjoy the sounds of the carillon bells from inside the chapel or, weather permitting, on the surrounding lawns.

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Field Days (Continued from Page 1) youngster on a small dairy farm, we had to mow the roadsides because the town didn’t do it, and we had to do it by hand.” For Paquette, the event is a nostalgic nod to his childhood and to rural traditions that have become replaced by technology and machinery. “(Hand mowing) was a very common matter, and then it started diminishing,” he said. “And really, I think (that’s) what prompted me more than anything else. I was afraid that this matter of hand mowing was going to disappear, so I started this hand-mowing contest. And lo and behold, it worked!” “People are bringing their kids,” said Kathy Duclos, one of the organizers of the event. “And there are young people coming and there are young men in their 30s who weren’t mowing before who are just terrific.” The publicity hand mowing has enjoyed due to such competitions

at Field Days and at fairs across the state has also revived the practice. According to Duclos, the event brings awareness to a practice that many don’t know about anymore and highlights its usefulness in the yard or the neighborhood. The inaugural contest in 1978 saw 35 contestants, a number which came as a welcome surprise to Paquette. Since then, the event has grown steadily, hosting the largest number of contestants in its history this year in six age categories that range from the 16-and-younger youth category to the 80-plus division, which featured Paquette himself. For many contestants, the nostalgia of a childhood practice adds to its fun. Mike Canty, 67, used to help his father clear the sidewalk with a hand-mowing scythe. Even though that hasn’t been a part of his life for a while, Canty has competed in the hand-mowing contest for the past 25 years. “I hope to continue doing this as long as I can,” he said. “It’s a lot of fun, it’s a good workout and everybody seems to know each other, which is kind of neat. It makes for a good time.” — Charmaine Lam

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THELMA MINER, RIGHT, started selling fried dough across from the tractor pad at Field Days in 1979. Today, granddaughter Emily Miner, left, continues the tradition.

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There’s fried dough and then there’s Thelma Miner’s fried bread dough, an Addison County Fair and Field Days staple since 1979. Miner walked into Field Days nearly four decades ago with her husband and a small cart, decorated red and white, with blue letters and a happy dough-man on the sign. Its replica, a food-truck owned and op-

STEVEN PETERS OF Joan and Steve’s Lemonade has traveled the country fair circuit for three decades slaking thirsty fairgoers with his ice cold drinks. Independent photo/Trent Campbell

erated by Miner’s granddaughter, Emily Miner, still stands among the rides and lemonade stands, serving up fried delights. Bustling with bread dough addicts last week, it’s no surprise that it only took one morning for the spot to become a favorite of fairgoers. “I made one batch of bread dough that first time. I sat there all morning and only sold a tiny bit,” Thelma Miner recalled. “But then my husband took a piece up to the guys at the radio station. They tried it, began to broadcast it and by 1:30 p.m., I was mobbed. “It took off like wildfire!” Miner called for backup. She was encouraged to start selling her bread dough by friends and was welcomed into Field Days by fair founder Lucien Paquette, a close

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family friend. She set up her cart across from the tractor pad and sat there for 26 years, making and pushing dough in preparation for the hungry masses. “I was so darn busy down there that I never wandered far,” she recalled. But from her spot on the corner, Miner was still able to watch Field Days pass year after year. “It’s changed,” she said. “And I don’t know if it’s for the better or not. It was more oriented around agriculture back when I first came. There were a lot more members and farmers.” Now Miner comes back each year to watch the hand-mowing contest, where she cheers for Paquette. This

year, she watched as the 100-yearold legend (well, three-days short of his 100th birthday) stood in the hot sun at the hand mowing competition. “Lucien’s down there hand mowing,” Miner said. “He was out in the hot sun demonstrating and talking to people. He’s a fantastic person.” And Lucien, who Miner has known for 60 years, also knows about her bread dough. “He hasn’t come up to get his bread dough yet, but he will eventually,” chimed in Emily Miner as she sat beaming proudly at her grandma’s side. — Ellie Reinhardt (See Lemonade, Page 14)

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Lemonade (Continued from Page 13)

Cold drinks on a hot summer day It’s easy to spot Joan and Steve’s Lemonade while perusing the Addison County Fair and Field Days: Their yellow pop-up is decorated with flowers and baskets of lemons, and the attendants are most likely making some noise while shaking up one of their freshly-squeezed concoctions. Spotting the stand was certainly a relief last week — especially those traversing the grounds under the week’s beating hot sun. “We get a lot of compliments on our lemonade,” owner Steven Peters told a parched inquisitor. Peters has two best-sellers: a classic lemonade shaken with ice and a few fresh wedges, and the lesser-

known maple lemonade, added to the menu just two years ago, in which they use maple syrup instead of sugar. While the classic lemonade’s sugar level is subtler, the maple lemonade is great for those with a sweet tooth. Peters and his wife, Joan, have owned the stand since 1995. Before that, Peters worked as an attendant for nine years when his aunt and uncle owned it. When Peters took over, he remodeled the stand and added small perks, like reusable 32-ounce cups. In the future, the he hope to pass the stand down to their daughter, Autumn Degree, who serves lemonade now. “She’s our right hand,” Joan said. “She doesn’t get paid, but she knows the lemonade is going to be hers one day.” Though many customers may be

ORWELL SUGARMAKER MIKE Christian, right, turns out maple candies in the sugarhouse at Field Days last week.

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tempted to replicate the recipe themselves, the Peters aren’t about to share the recipe. “So many people say they’ve tried this at home and can’t get it to taste this way,” Joan said. — Emma Cotton

Audience can’t escape hypnotic suggestion “You cannot escape my trance.” Hypnotist Michael Blaine’s slogan hung ominously above him on a banner as he attempted (and succeeded in some cases) to hypnotize audience members in the show tent at Field Days last week. Albeit unnerving, the mantra fits the performer, who recently retired from a 26-year run as a lieutenant watch commander in a New York prison (he stressed that he never hypnotized prisoners). Standing on stage, Blaine plucked willing volunteers from the audience and placed them in eight white seats. Every hypnotist uses different methods to engage the trance, and Blaine used both auditory and visual tricks to guide volunteers into relaxation. “Every technique is different,” he said told a reporter. “Mine is longer than it has to be, but it’s very, very effective. It’s slower, gentler and eases them into it.” Once on stage, Blaine searches for signs that volunteers are distracted or faking hypnosis. When discovered, he kindly requests that they return to their seat in the audience. At a Thursday show, Blaine pulled four volunteers to the stage, but only one was successfully hypnotized. “Two from the start I knew would not be worth anything,” he said. “The third I thought would do very well,

HYPNOTIST MICHAEL BLAINE encourages audience member Jesse Goldblum to “play” a guitar as Elvis during his performance Thursday in the show tent. Independent photo/Trent Campbell

but I ended up having to dismiss her so I ended up with just the one.” Blaine said a one-person show is hard to pull off. “The more people I have, the more personalities I have on stage, the (more) responses I get to different things,” he said. But he said the one guy he kept on stage Thursday turned out to be a good choice. “He was gold,” Blaine said. The volunteer, Jesse Goldblum of New Haven, Conn., responded obediently to Blaine’s suggestions. Each time Blaine said “hypnosis,” the subject jumped up, thinking he was Rocky Balboa. When “Gonna Fly Now,” the “Rocky” theme song, came on, the young man danced around, pretending to be part of a fight. “He was a very good subject,” Blaine said. “I hate to abuse him, for a better term but I have to utilize what I have.”

Blaine has had his eye on a career in hypnosis since he was a child, when he watched his uncle work as a hypnotherapist. Blaine is trained in hypnotherapy, but he prefers performing. “I just don’t enjoy it,” he said of a clinical setting. “Helping people is positive, but this is fun.” His career has taken him from Maine to Alaska to Hawaii. Everywhere he goes, Blaine said, he encounters people who don’t believe in what he does, but he will never stop trying to convince them. He claims that hypnosis activates the subconscious, and the subject’s mind becomes “more focused than a laser beam.” “Give me a fair shake,” he said. “You’ll be amazed at how receptive you are.” — Emma Cotton and Ellie Reinhardt (See Maple, Page 15)

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Maple (Continued from Page 14)

Producing Vermont’s signature flavor It’s always there, it’s always busy and it’s always sweet. It’s the Addison County Fair and Field Days sugarhouse — a maple oasis where the hot, tired and hungry can escape the beating sun and fall into a sugary coma. Protected by a blanket of wafting maple perfume, the sugarhouse is a kingdom dedicated to the art of producing real Vermont maple syrup. And the people working there are quick to make that clear. “People will ask me what they can find that tastes like Aunt Jemima,” scoffed Mike Christian as he sat in the kitchen filling maple-leaf molds for the iconic sugar candies. “You don’t talk like that around us.” Christian, an Orwell sugarmaker, was one of 11 in the sugarhouse last Wednesday afternoon, almost all boil their own maple sap and almost all members of the Addison County Maple Sugarmakers Association. Three were up front serving maple milkshakes, sundaes and creemees. Two more were across the floor busy turning pure sugar into fluffy maple cotton candy on a stick. The center station featured maple bread, sugar candies of all shapes and sizes, maple walnuts and pretzels, maple walnut bars and doughnuts, and sugar cookies fresh from Middlebury Bagel and Deli, topped with a homemade maple cream. And of course, there were bottles and bottles of pure, Vermont maple syrup. Christian sat in the back with a crew of dedicated maple masters, cooking and testing the creams and candies, all the while laughing and

joking with sweet sincerity. And it’s no surprise this is a jolly crowd — most have maple in their blood. “Many of us were born into it,” explained Christian. “My grandfather was a sugarmaker and I was out sugaring in backyards since I was 11.” Doug Dwy, another Orwell sugarmaker, was a little older when he got involved in the craft — when his sons asked to try making sugar. “We started with a big pan of maple syrup,” he said. “It all turned out black.” But Dwy wasn’t discouraged and now stands in the sugarhouse, a proud sugarmaker among the rest. As Christian and Dwy chatted, all the while methodically preparing their maple delicacies, they took a serious moment to make an important declaration. “Buy real maple, buy good Vermont maple,” Christian implored as the maple sugarmakers nodded along in agreement. — Ellie Reinhardt

Many return to the fair year after year There’s no lack of cotton candy or caramel apples at Field Days — just turn a corner and there’s another spot ready to delight any sweet tooth. However, for John Meigs and his concession stand, the competition isn’t a threat. “You have tried the rest, now try the best!” reads the large white letters on his pink, purple and green stand adorned with hanging bags of pink and blue cotton candy, jugs of soda, candy apples and the promise of sweet satisfaction. Meigs, 59, is one of many at Field Days who spend the year traveling

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They’ve been coming to the Addison County Fair and Field Days for years. “My parents did it,” Meigs said. “My father asked to come to Field Days when they first moved here, and we’ve been here ever since. Now, my grandkids always love to come up here.” A short ways away on the fairgrounds sits a smaller version of Meigs’ stand selling the same sweet treats and manned by Meigs’ fatherin-law, a retired truck driver.

For the past 25 years, Howard Knight, 82, has been traveling with Meigs. “It’s definitely a lot different than being a truck driver,” he chuckled. While five days at Field Days is enough for most, Meigs has come to love the fair life. “You get to go around and see the same people every year, and watch them grow up,” he said. “It’s fun to see that. We’re here just enjoying ourselves.” — Ellie Reinhardt

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Field Days 2016

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THE ADDISON COUNTY Fair and Field Days came to a close for 2016 on Saturday. The five-day event in New Haven enjoyed sunny weekdays and big crowds. Pictured here, clockwise from top left, the “Cyclone” and “Skyhawk” rides light up the midway Thursday night; Richard Moran wins the Caber Toss competition Wednesday afternoon; Al LeBlanc drives his team during the oxen pull in Butterfield Arena Wednesday; Lilian Curran wins the 11-17-year-old Cast Iron Skillet Toss competition Wednesday with a throw of 51 feet, 3 inches; Abby Cline works with one of her All-Star Stunt Dogs Tuesday evening; Sophia Boise’s golden retriever Greta butters up to Pet Show judge Amy Goodyear Tuesday; Bekah Parent shears her sheep Ariel in the sheep tent; and Julianna Williams shows her brown Swiss fall calf at Tuesday’s 4-H Youth Dairy Show conformation class event.

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DEMOLITION DERBY COMPETITORS gather around for a briefing before the start of the derby at Addison County Fair and Field Days last Wednesday evening.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

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Demo derby: Heavy metal and twisted dreams Thrills and frustration mark fair attraction By EVAN JOHNSON NEW HAVEN — Over the course of two evenings last week at the Addison County Fair and Field Days, twisted metal, shredded rubber and a few puddles of flaming gasoline covered the dirt track at the No. 1 Auto Parts Demolition Derby. The longstanding attraction on the tractor pad at the fair brought its share of thrills, dust, noise and, in the end, confusion and outrage when two-time state champion Justin Bolster walked away with the grand prize at the end of the Thursday night’s big feature. WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTION Wednesday evening saw seven bouts, with many veteran drivers smashing their way to qualify for the next night’s contest. In the first four-cylinder round, boyfriend and girlfriend Brian Blake and Jessica More of Cornwall, found themselves facing off for first and second place. More had to weave her way through the smoking wrecks of competitors around her to get in on the action. After making contact with Blake’s ride, both cars exhausted and the winners climbed out of their respective rigs to hug. “I just looked behind me and there she was,” Blake said afterwards as the two walked off the track, hands

FOUR-CYLINDER CARS kicked things off at Wednesday’s No. 1 Auto Parts Demolition Derby at Field Days. Willy Smith, above, maneuvered through a crowd while Joseph Bell, below left, avoided contact with Tyson Cram and Bob Carter.

Independent photos/Trent Campbell

linked and trophies under their arms. In the second V4 round, Gary Grant of Addison succeeded in reducing the overall length of his car by about a third while smashing his

way to first place. Shoreham’s Gabe LaVerge did some impressive battle with RJ Germain to claim the second qualifying spot. Grant had barely finished getting what was left of his vehicle off the track when he had to run back out to fight his way to second behind his brother Geoffrey Grant in the opening V6 battle, which saw three fires that were quickly extinguished by Vergennes firefighters, who were outfitted in heavy gear on a hot night. First-round winner Brian Blake returned for the second 6-cylinder bout to again stood at the top of the pile ahead of Skip Foster. Ben Heustiss of Vergennes also advanced. The motorized chaos contin-

ued with a bout of 15 vans. Gary English’s Nop Brothers Sons van brought a world of pain until his Dodge was knocked out by winners Tim Whitney and Garrett Given, both of Cornwall. While the earlier heats saw crowded action, the one V8 bout of the night had just five cars squaring off in the arena, allowing dramatic spins and swerves at higher speeds. In a frantic effort to escape pressure, Boomer LaFountain, slightly overzealous with the accelerator, found himself stuck between two of the concrete blocks that enclosed the ring, rendering his front end vulnerable to Wade Steel, who quickly dispatched him. Carl Foster’s smaller and more maneuverable Volvo

amazingly retained all four tires on the way to qualify alongside Gary English. A fleet of seven trucks rounded out the first evening. Wallingford’s Tommy Woodbury lost a wheel in the opening seconds thanks to an accurate hit from Garrett Given, but still managed to fight his way to one of the qualifying spots. It was Chris Bapp of Bristol who delivered the final blows of the night with smoke pouring from the hood. And the crowd roared approval as the night concluded. THURSDAY DEMOLITION Action resumed Thursday evening with more qualifying heats and the final feature, which had a $1,000 (See Derby, Page 19)

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TYSON CRAM, ABOVE, eyes Jessica Morse passing behind him during Wednesday’s No. 1 Auto Parts Demolition Derby. Right, Brian Blake raises his fist in celebration after winning the first round of Wednesday’s demolition derby. Independent photos/Trent Campbell

Derby (Continued from Page 18) grand prize. In the two four-cylinder heats, Garrett Givens, Dan O’Shaughnessy, Brent Warren (aka “Kid Dynomite”), and Issac Paquette smashed their way to top positions. Greg Whitney of Brandon and Bridgette Sheppard of Starksboro came out on top of the pile in the V6 qualifier. More van action featured four vans and a smaller pickup driven by RJ Toll. The twodoor Toyota was too small for the truck division, but with some modifications, was able to run with the minivans. Ethan Farrell’s “special delivery” van reduced the Toyota to a wreck of scrap metal by sandwiching it against the concrete blocks. Farrell, who came from Narragansett, R.I., qualified for the feature along with pig farmer Ethan Gevry’s “Hog-wild” machine. The V8 qualifier of the evening saw the debut of the Justin Bolster of New Haven, who brought one of the longest and most powerful vehicles of the contest. The red, late-model station wagon sported twin mufflers protruding from the hood like the horns of an angry bull as he rampaged through a field of competitors, smoking Boomer and parking Underhill’s AJ Sumner in the early moments. Ryan Sweeney won his $500 entry fee back after battling to the top of the pickup truck qualifier. The Ford, which was painted hunter orange and included a wide Confederate flag across the hood on Thursday night, had been his vehicle for driving to work just two weeks earlier. Josh Kennett survived an illegal driver’s door hit to qualify as well, albeit with next

to no steering, one surviving tire and a truck bed that dragged and flapped in the dirt. Competitors in the final feature of the night

were given 10 minutes to make any preparations. The feature included all the winners of the night’s qualifiers as well as those of

Wednesday night. Twenty cars of varying sizes crowded into the dirt arena as the crowd (See Feature bout, Page 20)

GRADY O’CONNOR GETS knocked off the ground by driver #1 Ed Shacket during four-cylinder demolition derby action at Addison County Fair and Field Days last Wednesday night. Independent photo/Trent Campbell

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Feature bout (Continued from Page 19) counted them down for the final round of the 2016 fair. The feature contest was chaos as four-, six- and eight-cylinder cars; minivans; and trucks went head-to-head. Clouds of dust and exhaust erupted from the track and the roar of straining engines was louder than any previous contest. Justin Bolster’s red whale of a station wagon seemed to shrug off blows from competitors as Bolster swung the vehicle in wide, devastating arcs and used the extended steel frame as a battering ram. Shortly after the start, Bolster made contact with a driver’s side

door, which earned him a warning from one of the referees. Groans and shouts of protest issued from the crowd as Bolster committed the same penalty three more times against different cars. With each penalty, the crowd grew more outraged, waving to the announcer’s box to issue a warning or disqualify him. Announcer Steve Bucknam said following the feature that he had signaled to monitors ringing the pit to disqualify him 10 times via walkie-talkie, but due to the noise, they hadn’t heard him and hadn’t made the call. By the time they were able to stop the drivers, most of the cars had been smashed

beyond recognition and Bolster, Brian Blake and Chris Murray were awarded the top three spots, in that order. “At that point, we’re stuck in the bed we made,” Bucknam said. A more senior member of the Woodbooger team, which organized the derby, made the final decision to award first place to Bolster. Four people stormed into the press box to angrily demand Bolster be disqualified and fair officials summoned Sheriff’s deputies. With much grumbling, the crowd left while Bolster’s car was towed from the track, the trophy shining in the backseat.

BOYFRIEND AND GIRLFRIEND Brian Blake and Jessica Morse took the top two spots in Wednesday night’s opening 4-cylinder round at the No. 1 Auto Parts Demolition Derby at Field Days.

Independent photo/Andrea Warren

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presents the

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FIFTEEN TEENS AND adults from Addison County went on a mission trip to Claremont, New Hampshire July 17-23 as part of the United Methodist Action Reach Out Mission by Youth (UMARMY).

Church youth do mission work in N.H. NORTH FERRISBURGH — Fif- Chris Steadman and Pastor Kim teen teens and adults from Addison Hornung-Marcy. County went on their seventh United We had a total of 58 teens and Methodist Action Reach Out Mis- adults in Claremont from eight sion by Youth (UMARMY) mis- churches in Vermont and other sion trip to Claremont, northeastern states. N.H. To hear their Thursday night The Claremont United stories, go to: www. we fed around Methodist, Episcopal nfumchurch.org and 120 people as we and Catholic churchclick on the Vimeo es and the local high video at the bottom of invited the Mayor school provided space of Claremont, the page. Teens and adults for sleeping, eating who went for their first Town Manager and programs. Our to seventh time all had and all of our campers completed a fun and meaningful clients to join us thirty-four service week July 17-23. Our projects, and enjoyed for dinner. oldest youth — Danworship, singing and iel Emmell, Megan games as well. McIntyre, Sofie Wolak, Elise Martin Thursday night we fed around 120 and Nora Hatch — all had a great people as we invited the Mayor of time with the most sophisticated Claremont, the Town Manager and construction projects. This year all of our clients to join us for dinthey built multiple sets of stairs for ner. The Town Council of Claremont low income and elderly clients who declared July 17-23 to be UMARMY were very appreciative. Our younger week because as the Mayor said, “The youth — Olivia Paine, Jennifer and news is often so bleak and you bring Lily Steadman, Erich Reitz and So- us hope!� The clients are given an phie Hatch — did a lot of painting opportunity to share with the whole and yard work again for very appre- group what the service has meant to ciative clients. them and they shared things like: “I Our youth could not do the proj- love all these teens can I keep you?� ects without the support of the en- “I was welcomed by these teens to tire North Ferrisburgh, Vergennes help with their project and since I was and West Addison United Methodist just released from a mental hospital, Churches. North Ferrisburgh UMC their friendship and welcome means sent the following adults: Clare Con- I now really see my life has a purner, Scott Emmell, Rob McKay, pose.� “These young people give up

ADDISON COUNTY

School Briefs

Ruby Barnard-Mayers graduated from Grinnell College with a bachelor of arts degree in mathematics/anthropology. Barnard-Mayers is the daughter of Mr. William C. Mayers and Dr. Diana L. Barnard of Middlebury. Allison “Alli� White of Weybridge has been named to the Plymouth State University’s president’s list for the spring 2016 semester. White is a business administration major.

Kaleb Alexander of Bristol has been named to the spring 2016 dean’s list at Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Fla. Two Pouliots from Orwell were recently named to the Union College Dean’s List. Katherine Pouliot is a member of the class of 2016 majoring in Biology and Psychology. Colleen Pouliot is a member of the class of 2019 majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

their phones for the entire week so they can chat and work with us and I am so excited about how wonderful our future is with these kinds of young people growing up in our midst.� “You gave me back faith and hope.� “It is not easy to accept help from others, but these cheerful young people made it easy.� Earlier in May we sent two collegeage youth, Matt Becker and Hannah Hatch, and one adult, Jeff Becker, to the young adult camp in Amityville, N.Y. The young adult camp did a number of great projects in that area. Matt and Hannah had each done six to seven of the youth camps so we were thrilled they were our first young adult campers this year. We had a great time with the people of Claremont, N.H., and Amityville, N.Y., and look forward to next year. The young adult camp is offered every May for young adults in college and beyond. The junior high and senior high camp is offered every July.

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We were shocked and excited to see the two zucchinis that the Mohan family brought in from their garden in Forest Dale. Aubree, Caleb and Savanah grew these giant veggies and they might be some of the biggest ones we’ve ever had in our game! They said that they were grown with good old fashioned Vermont fertilizer, aka horse manure. One of the zucchinis was 26 inches long and 24 inches around and the other was 24 inches long and 23 inches around.

Gary Miller stopped by last week to bring in a beautiful tomato from his garden in Middlebury. He said his are doing well, but he’s heard from a lot of people that they’ve had a bad season for tomatoes. This big tomato was 15 inches around! Do you have any big tomatoes that could beat this one from Gary?

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Addison County’s Humane Society Turtle. 2 years, DSH Tortie, spayed female. Turtle is a delightful young cat who came to Homeward Bound as a stray. She just LOVES attention, so much so that if you pull your hand away before she is done being petted she will gently grab it and pull it back to her. Turtle is a very smart cat who responds quickly to gentle correction when needed. We don’t know what her experience is with dogs and other cats, but she is a pretty easy going gal who we think will fit into a new family pretty easily. Turtle will steal your heart with her unique markings and her sweet personality!

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Tavern helping dog duo find new home MIDDLEBURY — Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society, has turned to Two Brothers Tavern in Middlebury for help in finding a permanent, loving home for two dogs — Atticus and Mandi —surrendered to the shelter in July. Homeward Bound Executive Director Jess Danyow explained that the two dogs came to Homeward Bound because one of their elderly owners died and the other was unable to care for them alone. “Atticus has lost one eye to glaucoma and has a 50/50 chance of losing vision in his second eye as well; he receives two eye drop medications to help lower that risk,” Danyow said. “Mandi, who has been with Atticus since she was a puppy, serves as his ‘seeing eye

dog’ and provides Atticus with a great deal of security. In honor of their strong bond, we are requiring that these two be adopted together.” Two Brothers Tavern is using social media to introduce their customers to Mandi and Atticus and they’ve papered the restaurant with information about the duo as well. Atticus is a 12 year-old, AKC Certified Golden Retriever, neutered male. He is a very affectionate, empathetic, grandfatherly dog who seeks human contact above all else. According to Atticus’s previous owner, the dog always seemed to know when something was bothering him and would try to provide comfort. Atticus is wonderful with other dogs, Danyow said, and will even

lay down to let smaller dogs and puppies climb all over him in play. Mandi is a 9 year-old, AKC Certified Duck Tolling Retriever, spayed female. She is an energetic, athletic, playful gal who will chase down tennis balls for as long as someone can throw them. She is very affectionate, and once attached to someone she will always want to be in their company. Holmes Jacobs of Two Bothers Tavern has a soft spot for the situation. “My brother (Beal) and I are tight. We own a business together. I understand how important it is to keep family together,” Jacobs said. “We are happy to be helping get the word out to our customers about Mandi and Atticus. We think these two deserve a very happy ending.”

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Oral vaccines fight wildlife rabies in Vt. from the air BURLINGTON — The 20th annual Rabies Bait Drop began Tuesday, Aug. 9, in eight Vermont counties as part of a continued effort to stop the spread of rabies among wildlife. Rabies is a viral disease that is mainly found in raccoons, foxes, bats and skunks, and can infect domestic animals and people. Rabies vaccine, if given soon after a human is bitten by a rabid animal, is highly effective. However, rabies is almost always fatal without immediate medical treatment. The Vermont Department of Health is working in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services to drop approximately 450,000 baits containing ONRAB oral rabies vaccine. Baits are being dropped in parts of Addison, Caledonia, Chittenden, Essex, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille and Orleans counties. In rural parts of Vermont, baits are dropped from low-flying airplanes. In more densely populated areas, teams of two people will place the baits by hand.

ONRAB, the vaccine being used this year in Vermont, New Hampshire and northern New York, has proven to be effective in eliminating raccoon rabies in Canada. To make it attractive to animals, the bait is covered in a sweet coating that is made of vegetable-based fats, wax, icing sugar, vegetable oil, artificial marshmallow flavor, and dark-green food-grade dye. There are no expected negative health effects for adults, children or pets who may come into contact with the bait and vaccine. There are, however, things to keep in mind if you do come in contact with bait: • If possible, leave the bait where you found it. • If you must move the bait, wear gloves, and move the bait to an area of thicker cover where animals are more likely to find it, like a wooded area. • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after contact with bait. • Each bait has a U.S. toll-free number printed on it that anyone can call for more information.

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ADDISON COUNTY — The Vergennes Police Department along with other Addison and Chittenden county law enforcement agencies, will be on the lookout for incidents of driving under the influence for the rest of the month. Those agencies will be conducting DUI checkpoints and roving DUI interdiction patrols in Addison County throughout August. “We ask motorists to please not operate a motor vehicle if they have been drinking, wear seat belts and do not use any type of hand-held electronic device while driving,” Vergennes Police Chief George Merkel said. “Please respect all users of the highways, including bicyclists, runners and those using crosswalks. Have a safe remainder of the summer!”

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ADULT ALL- RECOVERY Group Meeting for anyone over 18 who is struggling with addiction disorders. Fridays, 3-4 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (54 Creek Rd). A great place to meet with your peers who are in recovery. Bring a friend in recovery. For info call 802-388-4249 or 802-683-5569 or visit www. turningpointaddisonvt.org.

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS FRIDAY: Discussion Meeting Noon-1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS SUNDAY: 12 Step Meeting 9:00-10:00 AM held at the Middlebury United Methodist Church on N. Pleasant Street. Came to Believe Meeting 1:00-2:00 PM held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS WEDNESDAY: Big Book Meeting 7:15-8:15 AM is held at the Middlebury United Methodist Church on N. Pleasant Street. Discussion Meeting Noon-1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd.

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

MAKING RECOVERY EASIER (MRE). Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (54 Creek Rd). This will be a facilitated group meeting for those struggling with the decision to attend 12-Step Programs. It will be limited to explaining and discussing our feelings about the 12-Step Programs to create a better understanding of how they can help a person in recovery on his/her life’s journey. A certificate will be issued at the end of all the sessions. Please bring a friend in recovery who is also contemplating 12-Step Programs.

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS BRANDON MEETINGS: Monday, Discussion Meeting 7:30-8:30 PM. Wednesday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00-8:00 PM. Friday, Big Book Step Meeting 7:00-8:00 PM. All held at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rte 7 South. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS BRISTOL MEETINGS: Sunday, Discussion Meeting 4:00-5:00 PM. Wednesday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00-8:00 PM. Friday, Big Book Meeting, 6:00-7:00 PM. All held at the Howden Hall, 19 West Street.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS MONDAY: As Bill Sees It Meeting Noon-1:00 PM. Big Book Meeting 7:30-8:30 PM. Both held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS SATURDAY: Discussion Meeting 9:00-10:00 AM at the Middlebury United Methodist Church. Discussion Meeting 10:00-11:00 AM. Beginners’ Meeting 6:30-7:30 PM. These two meetings are held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

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Itʼs that time of year again, back to school! United Way of Addison County is preparing for the academic return of the 2016/2017 school year by hosting a Stuff the Bus donation drive for back to school necessities. Stuff the Bus donations and proceeds support the local Addison County community by providing families and schools with much needed supplies that support a successful school

year. Stuff the Bus will be held on August 17th 2016 at 3 convenient drop off locations: Middlebury, Vergennes, and Bristol. We will be collecting school supplies at the village green in both Vergennes and Bristol, and at the United Way of Addison County in Middlebury from noon-6pm. If you have questions, or are interested in volunteering for the event, please call 388-7189.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS T H U R S D AY: B i g B o o k Meeting Noon-1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury. Speaker Meeting 7:30-8:30 PM at St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (On the Green). ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS TUESDAYS: 12 Step Meetings; Noon-1:00 PM. AND 7:30-8:30 PM. Both held at The Turning Point Center, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NEW HAVEN MEETINGS: Monday, Big Book Meeting 7:30-8:30 PM at the Congregational Church, New Haven Village Green. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NORTH FERRISBURGH MEETINGS: Sunday, Daily Reflections Meeting 6:00-7:00 PM, at the United Methodist Church, Old Hollow Rd.

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Visitor Center Volunteers Needed! The Addison County Chamber of Commerce is seeking help in their Middlebury Visitor Center. Responsibilities would include greeting visitors and answering questions about the area, researching and responding to inquiries, answering calls, assisting with mailings, assembling and mailing tourism packages and stocking literature in the Visitor Center. They are looking for personable volunteers who can tell visitors how wonderful Addison County is and provide information about the county and its resources. Basic computer skills are necessary as well as the ability to search the Internet. If you would like to volunteer, please call 388-7189.

OPIATE OVERDOSE RESCUE KITS are distributed on Wednesdays from 9 am until 12 pm at the Turning Point Center of Addison County, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury, VT. A short training is required. For info call 802-388-4249 or 802-683-5569 or visit www. turningpointaddisonvt.org.

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

UNIFORMED SERVICES ALL RECOVERY Support Group will be starting at the Turning Point Center of Addison County, located at 54 Creek Road. The group is directed toward those that have or are currently involved in the uniformed services such as Fire, Police, Veterance, EMS, Rescue, ER and DOC. This is a facilitated Peer to Peer group gathering to support our brothers and sisters with their struggles. Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Contact Bill Brim 802-683-5569 or the center at 802-388-4249.

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T E E N A L L - R E C O V E RY Group Meeting for anyone 15-18 years old who is struggling with addiction disorders. Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (54 Creek Rd). A great place to meet with your peers who are in recovery. For info call 802-388-4249 or 802-683-5569 or visit www. turningpointaddisonvt.org. THE NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUPS are a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone else’s addiction. As a twelve step program, we offer our help by sharing our experience, strength and hope. Please join us for an evening of support and recovery. You’re only a stranger until you walk through the door. Anonymous and confidential. THURSDAYS 6-7pm, 54 Creek Rd, Middlebury, VT.

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ACORN PAINTING - GOOD PAY for good workers. We are looking to fill a few positions to help us finish out the exterior season. Previous experience is best but willing to train the right person. A good attitude goes a long way. Call 802-453-5611 for appointment. BANKRUPTCY: CALL to find out if bankruptcy can help you. Kathleen Walls, Esq. 802-388-1156.

E A R LY C H I L D H O O D TEACHERS Otter Creek Child Center, 150 Weybridge Street in Middlebury is looking for enthusiastic, flexible, and energetic teachers to join our child care team. This is a permanent full time position, Monday thru Friday. Must enjoy spending time with young children and being a team player. Please e-mail, cover letter, resume, and 3 written letters of reference to: office@ ottercreekcc.org.

Help Wanted FULL TIME TURKEY PROCESSING Plant Manager. Competitive wages, some benefits, duties include working with and supervising workers, daily records, working with USDA inspectors, shipping and receiving, product quality control, computer skills, and management experience. Peter Stone, Orwell, 802-377-9879.

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GREEN PEPPERS RESTAURANT is expanding its team. Multiple positions available. If your hard working, fun loving, and enjoy a fast paced environment stop by and grab an application. MISTER UPS NOW ACCEPTING applications for Bartenders. Please apply within, 25 Bakery Lane, Middlebury.

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Addison County’s community transportation provider is growing and seeks a full-time bus driver. CDL Class B license with passenger endorsement and updated medical card preferred; non-CDL drivers would need to obtain CDL with Passenger Endorsement and medical card within first 90 days of employment. On-site trainer available to assist. Starting salary of $15.00/hour. Candidates must have clean driving record, pass random drug & alcohol testing as well as background checks. Must be able to work early morning, evening and weekend shifts. Position starts Tuesday – Saturday but could change to Monday –Friday in the future. Excellent benefits package available including: health insurance, vacation, personal and sick time, long-term disability, retirement plan, vision plan as well as paid holidays. Submit resume, references and proof of CDL endorsement including up to date medical card, if applicable, to:

Human Resources Manager Addison County Transit Resources 297 Creek Road Middlebury, Vermont 05753 Or email to: shari@actr-vt.org No phone calls, please • ACTR is an AA/EO Employer

The Town of Cornwall is seeking qualified applicants for a full time Road Foreman position. This position involves the day-to-day supervision and performance of road maintenance operations year-round. This person must be available to work, with a reasonable commute time, nights, weekends and holidays through the winter or any other emergency. A clean driving record, the ability to pass pre-hire and random drug testing as well as having a Class B CDL with air brake endorsement is required. A Class A CDL and/or tank endorsement are a plus. Experience with municipal snowplow trucks and equipment, road grader, loader and other road maintenance equipment is preferred. The Foreman will be responsible for purchasing parts and materials under the Town’s purchasing policy, keeping updated road and culvert inventories, submitting grant applications, and attending ongoing training opportunities. A High School diploma or equivalent as well as basic computer skills e.g. email, word processing and spreadsheets, are also required. Pay range is expected to be $20 to $27 per hour with health insurance and retirement package. Applications and job description are available at the Cornwall Town Clerk’s Office or on the Cornwall website. Submit a cover letter and resume of past work history with the application to the Town Clerk by 5:00 pm, Sept 1, 2016.

PART-TIME TOW TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED ASAP

Do you enjoy helping people, being a hero? MiddState Towing Co. a full service professional towing and recovery team is looking for dependable individuals that will care for company equipment and provide professional service to our customers. Your shift will be mixed with automobile towing, accident recoveries, roadside assistance fixing at tires, ump starts, lockouts) equipment hauling, talking with customers and other heroic deeds. Must have a clean DMV driving record, allow a background check, drug test and reside within the immediate area of New Haven. 1-2 nights per week and a weekend a month are re uired on a exible rotating schedule. We will provide in-house and professional training to ualified applicants. Class A CDL is preferred but not mandatory Must be able to lift 50lbs. Competitive commission/on-call pay. Your help is needed by motorists in distress. Please contact Joe at 802-388-1110 or send your resume to middstatetowing@yahoo.com

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POSITIONS OPEN DOCKET CLERK B The Vermont Judiciary has several full time positions which involves specialized clerical work and data entry. Recruiting positions in Bennington (job code 16052) Middlebury (16051) St. Albans (16047) Burlington (16053) Burlington Call Center (16048). High School graduate and two years of clerical, or data entry experience required. Starting at $14.46 per hour.

COURT OFFICER (16050) A permanent full time opening exist with primary responsibility for the security of court house. The officer performs security checks, provides general assistance to the judge and office related tasks or any court related business as directed. Located in White River Junction, VT. High School graduate and two years in a responsible position required. Starting at $14.46 per hour.

COURTROOM OPERATOR (16049) A permanent full time opening exists which specializes in clerical work of a highly responsible nature and extensive data entry work. The majority of the work hours will be spent in the courtroom with high speed data entry multi-tasking and docketing. Located in Burlington, VT. High School graduate and two years in a responsible position required. Starting at $15.17 per hour.

All positions are open until filled and have excellent benefits. Candidates shall submit a complete and up-to-date Judicial Branch Application and resume. An electronic version of the Application and a more detailed job description may be found at: www.vermontjudiciary.org Equal opportunity employer

Human Resources Director Addison County Transit Resources located in Middlebury, Vermont, and our sister agency, Stagecoach Transportation Services in Randolph, Vermont, are seeking a qualified Human Resources Director for our public transportation agencies serving Addison, Orange and Northern Windsor counties. Ideal candidate will be a dynamic self-starter preferably in the nonprofit sector. This role will report to the Executive Director. This position could be based in Middlebury or Randolph and will require travel between sites. The Human Resources Director will maintain personnel records; update job descriptions; recruit employees; post job advertisements; set up interviews/exit interviews; prepare and administer new hire paperwork and orientation; maintain, update and review personnel policies and best practices, ensure conformance with applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations; obtain and maintain all background check information; handle benefit management; ensure ACTR/ STSI personnel adhere to Drug & Alcohol program; interact with Management and employees to ensure good communication practices and good employee morale including mediation, if required. Preferred candidate should have at least six (6) years in the field of Human Resources and a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to multi-task in a highstress environment; strong attention to detail while maintaining the “big picture”; computer proficiency. Knowledge of FLSA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, EOE is preferred. ACTR and Stagecoach highly value leaders who can be both team players and work well independently. Excellent benefits package available including: 100% health insurance; vacation, sick and personal time; long-term disability; access to retirement plan; vision plan as well as paid holidays. This is a 40-hour/week position, salary commensurate with experience. Selected candidate must pass required background checks and Drug/ Alcohol testing. Confidentiality is a must. Please submit resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources Manager Addison County Transit Resources 297 Creek Road, Middlebury, Vermont 05753 Or email to: shari@actr-vt.org No phone calls, please • ACTR and Stagecoach are AA/EO Employers

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE CASE MANAGER - Middlebury. Full time. Case manager will conduct substance use screening, provide short term supportive intervention for treatment referrals, case coordination, monitoring, and wrap-around services to parents and caretakers involved in investigation and assessment of child welfare case. Co-located at DCF district office. Mon-Fri position; no on-call, evening or weekend hours. Minimum Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services related field. Lund offers competitive pay, paid training, and comprehensive benefit package. For more info visit www. lundvt.org EEO/AA. Submit cover letter and resume to employment@lundvt.org or fax 802-864-1619.

BILL’S BARRELS SELLING plastic and metal food grade 55 gallon barrels of all sorts. Also, 275 gallon food grade totes; great for water, sap, etc. 802-453-4235.

TROY-BILT ROTOTILLER horse model, 6 HP, bumper and hiller furrower attachments, $300. 802-453-2105.

VILLAGE SPA IN BRANDON VERMONT is seeking a cosmetologist and a massage therapist. E-mail brandonvillagespa@gmail.com for more information. WA N T E D : H A N D Y M A N WORKER. Odd jobs. Some automotive experience important. 802-349-4230.

For Sale 4 SMALL TUBS & 400 ft of 3/4” piping; dump trailer $200; Gehl round baler $6000; rotary mower NI $5000; New Holland side rake 258 $2000; NI spreader $2000; generator $4000; fuel tank & pump $500; wheel harrow 16 ft $800 and round bale wagon. Call 802-948-2450 or 802-948-2074.

BRIDGESTONE V STEEL rib 265 tire and rim, LT.245/75R-16 mud and snow, load range E. Sells for $206. Brand new with 8 lug Chevy rim. $125. OBO. 802-453-4235. CEDAR POSTS for sale. 8 footers, no points. 802-388-4831. HEAT MULTIPLE BUILDINGS AND MORE with a Maxim Outdoor Wood Pellet Furnace by Central Boiler. Adapts to existing heating system. Call today. Boivin Farm Supply 802-475-4007. KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS. Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers/Kit Complete Treatment System. Available: Hardware Stores, The Home Depot, homedepot.com. NEW 2016 DISPLAY MODELS Modular Homes, Double Wide’s & Single Wide’s. Open 7 days a week. FactoryDirectHomesofVT.com, 600 Rt. 7, Pittsford, VT. 1-877-999-2555, tflanders@beanshomes.com. SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $4,397. Make and save money with your own bandmill, cut lumber any dimension. In stock, ready to ship. Free info/ DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills. com, 1-800-578-1363, ext. 300N.

BUSINESS FOR SALE LOCK-NGLASS CRAFTERS

Middlebury Well 802-388established 7633 locksmith business. Will Call for appt. train serious persons, background check and references mandatory. Possible owner financing.

Vacation Rentals ADDISON: LAKE CHAMPLAIN waterfront camp. Beautiful views, gorgeous sunsets, private beach, dock, rowboat and canoe included. $600 weekly, or call for weekends. 802-349-4212. LAKE DUNMORE CABINS, sandy waterfront, sundock, screened porch. Recently renovated kitchen and bath with shower. Daily, weekly, monthly. No pets. Starting $150. Mid-week discount $120. Linens not included. Suitable for 4. Sunsetlodgevermont@msn. com, 802-352-4722.

For Rent 1,800 SQ. FT. WAREHOUSE as is or renovate to suit. Creek Road, Middlebury. 802-558-6092. 277 MAIN STREET, VERGENNES Available now. Quiet, renovated 7 room apartment. Laundry hookups, heat, hot water, porch and parking. $1235 per month. Call 802-862-7467. BRISTOL, 1 AND 2 BEDROOM, each with 1 bath. Efficient gas heat. New windows. Excellent condition. Wi-fi, water & sewer included. No pets. No smoking. $735 and $895 month. 802-635-9716. DRY, SUMMER/WINTER STORAGE SPACE in Addison. Available storage space in my barn for summer/winter storage. The barn is structurally sound and weather-tight with electricity. No heat or running water. The barn is also available for lease. The entrance door measurements are 8’ wide by 7’ high. For more info: 802-363-3403 or rochon_m@yahoo.com.

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HISTORIC 1888 4 BEDROOM, 3 bath country home. 15 minutes to campus. $1,495, plus utilities w/ year lease. First, last plus deposit. No smoking inside, pets negotiable. Need excellent references, including present landlord, and be able to handle or hire snow, lawn mowing and minor care of my home. 802-758-3276. LAKE DUNMORE: Cozy, winterized 2-bedroom lakefront cottages available Sept. or Oct. to June, 2017, shorter periods (2-night minimum). Fully-equipped kitchens, bathrooms with shower, comfortable furnishings. Wi-Fi, satellite TV, plowing, trash collection, recycling included. Other cottages available now until late October. Ten minutes to Middlebury or Brandon. We welcome students, teachers, anyone with impeccable references. 802-352-4236; info@ northcovecottages.com.

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For Rent THE ADDISON COUNTY COMMUNITY TRUST is now accepting applications for two and three bedroom duplex units at the newly constructed McKnight Lane near downtown Vergennes, VT. Projected rents are $775 and $850 per month, respectively; all utilities included. Anticipated lease-ups beginning in September. Applications can be found on our web site at addisontrust.org, or made available by calling 802-877-3749. Income restrictions apply. Accessible units available. TDD 711. Equal Housing Opportunity.

S U G A RW O O D A PA R TMENTS is currently accepting applications for 2, 3 and 4 BR apartments in Middlebury. All income/assets must be verified to determine monthly rent, but tenants only pay 30% of their income toward rent. NP/NS. W/D hook-ups. Call 802-247-0165 or visit our website www.summitpmg.com. Equal Housing Opportunity. NEW HAVEN EXCELLENT one bedroom apartment with all new appliances. W/D hookup, heat included, and rubbish removal. $815/month, plus security. Pets negotiable. 802-377-5455.

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SHOREHAM DUPLEX. EACH APARTMENT: spacious 2 bedroom, 1 full bath, quiet country location, 5 minute walk to berry and apple picking, 20 minute drive to Middlebury or Brandon. These three-story apartments are very clean, approx 950 sq.ft, eat-in kitchen, large living/ dining room, bonus room, full basement, W/D hookup, room for work shop, large yard & storage building. Lease, references, and deposit required. No smoking. Pets negotiable. Rent includes TriTown water, lawn care & snow plowing. South apartment: $725/mo plus utilities; available August 1, 2016. North apartment: $825/mo plus utilities; available September 1, 2016. For application email: eleanorbrisson@shoreham. net or call (802)897-7880. NEW HAVEN: Beautiful views, sunny apartment. Garden space. No pets, no smoking. References, security deposit, lease. $875/month plus utilities. 802-236-2040.

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TIMBERWOLF FIREWOOD: Dry or green. Call for prices. 802-388-7300.

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WEST ADDISON - COMPLETELY FURNISHED 2 bedroom apartment. Located on Lake Champlain. No pets. Available immediately. $900 per month plus share of internet and TV, includes utilities. 802-759-2382.

Wood Heat GREEN FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Cut, split and delivered. 802-388-2564.

GREEN, SEASONED & KILN-DRIED* Cheapest in town. Small orders ok. 16” split VT hardwood. Free delivery. *Ready-2-Burn™ - 85% dry & 67% more efficient. Call 1-855-MIDDMEN or click www.MIDDMEN.com. METCALFE FIREWOOD. QUALITY, DRY mixed hardwood. Fuel prices are low, firewood is too. $225/cord. Call Jason: 802-989-8180. metcalfefirewood@gmail.com. MOUNTAIN ROAD FIREWOOD. Wood for sale-cut, split and delivered. Green, ash, beech, hickory, maple. Also available: partially dry wood, cut and split 5 months. Call 802-759-2095.

NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR August only Straight Truck Log Load Firewood. Lathrop Forest Products, 802-453-3606.

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20 SURVEYED ACRES WITH 2 approved septic sites. Wooded, private, accessible. Orchard Drive, Bridport. Potential to subdivide. $95,000 firm. Contact Frank or Adam Broughton at 802-758-2477 or 802-758-2357. 3 APARTMENT HOUSE in Brandon for sale by owner. Completely renovated. Asking $125,000 OBO. Call 802-558-1069. BUILDING LOT, DAISY LANE, East Middlebury. Town water, underground telephone, cable and electric service. Good perking soil. Regular septic. Site approved for 4 bedroom home. Jack Brown, 802-388-2502 or 802-388-7350. Email: brownnov@together.net. CORNER CONDOMINIUM IN OTTERSIDE Court, for sale: $154,000. 802-558-0874. LEICESTER, BEAUTIFUL OPEN MEADOW. 6.84 acre building lot on quiet road near Route 7 and lakes. Price reduced to $44,900. www.cersosimo.com or call 802-257-7076. M I D D L E B U RY, 4 U N I T A PA R T M E N T b u i l d i n g . Owner financing. Priced for positive cash flow. Email: belleslap@gmail.com.

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

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It’s against the law to discriminate when advertising housing Particularly on sites like Craigslist. And it’s easier to break the law than you might think. You can’t say “no children” or “adults only.” There is lots you can’t say. The federal government is watching for such discrimination. Let us help you sift through the complexities of the Fair Housing Law. Stay legal. Stay on the right side of the nation’s Fair Housing Law. Call the Addison Independent at (802) 388-4944. Talk to our sales professionals.

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A COLLECTOR BUYING OLD motorcycles; 60’s, 70’s & 80’s. Call: 800-964-6680.

1998 CHEVROLET PICKUP, K3500, 1 ton, 6 1/2’ Boss plow. Senior owned, never abused, no rust. New alternator, starter and water pump. Rebuilt transmission with new cooling lines. New rear brakes and wheel cylinders. New fenders, rocker panels, cab corners, doors and tailgate. Runs perfect. Used to plow own driveway. Set up to pull camper; decided to buy 4 door pickup. Very pretty truck. Must see and drive to appreciate. $7,500. OBO 802-453-4235.

Boats 16’ ALUMINUM SMOKERCRAFT 5-1/2’ wide, very deep V-hull lake boat. Swivel seats, oars, anchor, 75’ heavy duty 1/2” rope. Trailer with new lights and tires. 15HP Honda electric start 4-stroke motor. Less than 50 hours on boat and motor. Boat sells new for $4,200. Motor sells new for $3,500. Asking $4,000. OBO. Senior owned. 802-453-4235.

Cars 2001 HONDA ACCORD EX 145k miles. Automatic, runs great. No rust. $2500. Call 802-989-5803.

Wanted TRUSTED 3RD GEN. VT Antique dealer specializing in jewelry, watches, silver, art, military, antique collectibles, etc. Visit www.bittnerantiques.com or call Brian at 802-272-7527. Consulting/appraisal services available. House calls made free of charge.

Public Notices Index Public notices for the following can be found in this ADDISON INDEPENDENT on Pages 30 & 31.

Addison County Superior Court (1) Middlebury (2) SUPERIOR COURT Addison Unit

STATE OF VERMONT

CIVIL DIVISION Docket No. 180-8-15 Wncv

VERMONT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, v. JOHN M. MERRILL, EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES T. MERRILL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND OCCUPANTS RESIDING AT 34 LAFAYETTE ROAD, STARKSBORO, VERMONT, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by James T. Merrill to Vermont Federal Credit Union dated September 25, 2007 and recorded in Volume 90, Page 22 of the Land Records of the Town of Starksboro, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 A.M. on August 31, 2016, at 34 Lafayette Road, Starksboro, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to James T. Merrill by Warranty Deed of James K. Michaud dated 9/25/07 and recorded on 9/27/07 in Volume 90, Page 19 of the Land Records of the Town of Starksboro. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash or cashier’s check by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Starksboro. The sale is also subject to post-sale redemption rights of the United States of America Department of Treasury –Internal Revenue Service. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe, Fortin, Rees & Cykon, 30 Kimball Avenue, Ste. 307, South Burlington, VT 05403, (802) 660-9000. This sale may be cancelled at any time prior to the scheduled sale date without prior notice. Dated at South Burlington, Vermont this 27th day of July, 2016. Vermont Federal Credit Union By: Grant C. Rees, Esq. Lobe, Fortin, Rees & Cykon, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 307 South Burlington, VT 05403 Attorney for Plaintiff 8/1

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Woman cited for theft from cancer jar FERRISBURGH — Vermont State Police cited Sherry Vukoder, 59, of Addison for petit larceny on Aug. 8 after she allegedly stole some cash from a cancer survivor donation

jar that had been set up at the Jolley gas station on Route 7 in Ferrisburgh. Police said their investigation revealed “clear and convincing evidence” that led them to Vukoder,

whom they cited. Vukoder is scheduled to answer to the charge on Sept. 19 in Addison Superior Court, criminal division, according to police.

University of New Hampshire Dean’s List academic year: Conor McDonough of Lincoln, high honors; Abigail Hahr of Starksboro, highest honors; Cynthia Holler of Addison, honors; Michelle Peterson of Middlebury,

high honors; Carly McGrathTurnbull of Middlebury, honors; Zoe Parsons of Middlebury, high honors; and Dacey Anechiarico of Whiting, honors.

Affiliation (Continued from Page 7) “What is going to drive (the decision) is what’s best for our community and our patients,” Kniffin said. While the numbers make affiliation sound like a tough offer to refuse, Kniffin said one can’t underestimate the importance that some in the community place on having an independent PMC and who might consider partnership the end of an era and a “defeat” of sorts. “There are a lot of people who have worked here for many, many years and have a lot of sweat equity in this organization,” he said. “They love the place, care about the place and take pride in it.” Officials reiterated the importance of the upcoming decision. “I think that we take very seriously our responsibility to ensure that whatever decision we make is the right decision for this community and this organization,” Hallman said. “Even though the evidence seems to speak to the value of this potential relationship, we have a very serious decision to make regarding an organization that has been here for 91 years.” John Brumsted, M.D., is president and chief executive officer of the UVM Health Network and the UVM Medical Center. He provided the following statement on PMC’s potential affiliation with UVMHN. “In the course of Porter’s deliberations about remaining independent or affiliating with another institution, they issued an RFP to health care organizations regarding what a potential affiliation would look

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like,” he said. “We said. “In today’s were one of four “It is abundantly challenging and respondents, and clear that if rapidly changing at the end of their health care enviRFP process, I am we choose to ronment, all of our pleased to say they partner, our best hospitals are learnidentified us as their ing to collaborate partnering option potential partner. with each other and Should they choose would be with with other local affiliation, we look organizations to the UVM Health forward to discusprovide the highest sions that will lead Network. That is quality care. As our to their joining the hospitals explore now the only affi lUVMHN.” the benefits and effiJill Mazza iation option that ciencies of strengthOlson, vice presi- we are considening ties with one dent of policy another, they recogand legislative ering, should we nize the vital need affairs and interim decide to make to maintain local co-executive offigovernance within that choice.” cer of the Vermont the communities Association of — Interim CEO Fred they serve.” Hospitals and PMC has schedKniffin Health Systems, uled a community also weighed in on forum on affiliation the potential partnership. for Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m. “The VAHHS is proud of PMC’s at the Middlebury Regional EMS dedication to engaging the local headquarters at 55 Collins Drive. community in substantive discusReporter John Flowers is at sions about their shared future,” she johnf@addisonindependent.com.

TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY REQUEST FOR BIDS ROOF REPAIR/ REPLACEMENT The Town of Middlebury seeks bids for roof repair/replacement work on the Town’s Warming Hut / Teen Center building at 77 Mary Hogan Drive in Recreation Park, Middlebury, VT. The building area is 1600 sf. (60’6” x 26’-8” footprint). The complete request for bids is available by contacting the Town Manager’s Office, 77 Main Street, Middlebury, 802-388-8100 ext. 202, and on the Town’s website, www.townofmiddlebury.org . For further information, please contact: The Town’s Project Manager, Judith Harris, judith@harrisandharrisvt.com, 802-922-1321, or Town Manager Kathleen Ramsay, kramsay@townofmiddlebury.org, 802458-8000. Bids are due in the Town Manager’s Office by Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 4 p.m. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to make any award deemed to be in the best interest of the Town of Middlebury. 8/15

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or persons receiving public assistance, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-424-8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 426-3500.

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Poolhouse Siding & Window Replacement Project The Town of Middlebury seeks bids for repair/replacement work on the Town’s Pool House building including: removal and replacement of T-111 siding; replacement of windows; and installation of a drip zone along the north wall of the building. The complete request for bids is available by contacting the Town Manager’s Office, 77 Main Street, Middlebury, 02 100 e t 202, and n the T n’s ebsite, townofmiddlebury.org . r further inf rmati n, please c ntact The T n’s r ect Manager, udith arris, udith harrisandharris t c m, 02 22 1 21, r T n Manager athleen amsay, ramsay t n fmiddlebury rg, 02 000 Bids are due in the Town Manager’s Office by Thursday, September 1, 2016 at p m The T n reser es the right to reject any and all bids and to make any award deemed to be in the best interest of the Town of Middlebury.

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MREMS MIDDLEBURY-REGIONAL Emergency Medical Services

THANK YOU for your past support of MREMS. We have been providing emergency service in Addison County for more than 4 decades. We started as a citizen-led, all volunteer organization and have evolved into a dual volunteer and career staff service. Today, MIDDLEBURY REGIONAL EMS is much more than just ambulance services. We also provide: • Paramedic-Level service • 911 Ambulance Response • First Responder services • Heavy Rescue services • Community Education • Dispatch & Answering services • Switchboard service for Porter Hospital • Ambulance billing services We are here to serve you and your family in your time of need. As a non-profit organization providing critical service to the community, we ask you to become a member to support our mission. Thank you, MREMS Staff

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Middlebury Regional EMS Annual Membership Program Membership year: July 1, 2016–June 30, 2017 Why Should You Become a Member? You never know when you or a loved one might need this critical emergency service. MREMS responds to over 2000 incidents a year, providing state-of-the-art patient care. Without this membership, your cost could exceed $1000 for 911 ambulance services. As a non-profit organization, MREMS needs your support. Subscription Plans: $55 Single: a single person who has no other persons living in the household. $65 Double: two people living at the same physical address. $80 Family: all people living at the same physical address, including all legal dependents. Business: The business must be registered with the state of Vermont. Minimum of 5 employees for this membership. Cost per employee $40. Membership applies to resident and business subscribers who live and work in the 10 towns we service: Middlebury, East Middlebury, Bridport, Cornwall, Orwell, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham, Weybridge, Whiting, and parts of New Haven. We bill your insurance company directly. Your membership is not an insurance policy— it covers any outstanding fees that your insurance carrier does not cover.

Name (primary member or business): __________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________________________________________________

Membership is valid form July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 and must be renewed annually.

Please list names of household or business members to include in membership: ________________________

MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT TERMS

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I hereby apply for the Middlebury Regional EMS (MREMS) service subscription membership program as indicated on the reverse side of this form. I understand that the indicatedfee provides local emergency ambulance services to members and their registered associates as indicated and qualified, and as determined to be medically necessary within the service area of MREMS at no additional cost during the time of the prescribed agreement (MREMS fiscal year period of July 1 to June 30). I also understand that this membership permits MREMS to collect directly from any third party agency whatever benefits may be available at no charge to me, my family, or my constituents, and that this membership is non-refundable and non-transferrable. I request that any payment of any authorized insurance benefits be made on my behalf to MREMS for any services furnished by this health care provider or supplier. I authorize any holder of medical information about me to be released to the Health Care Financing Administration and its agents any information needed to determine these benefits payable for related services.

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$65 Double

$80 Family

Business: $40 per employee Total # of employees ________ X $40/per employee = $ ___________ I would like to include an additional donation of $______________towards the purchase of a new ambulance Payments can be made by check payable to MREMS, or by Visa or Mastercard. MREMS reserves the right to any third-party billing. All program fees are tax deductible – a copy of your application is your receipt. Method of payment Check #_______________ MasterCard Visa Card # __________________________________________________________________________________ Expiration date: ________________________________________ 3 or 4 digit security code ______________ Cardholder Name _________________________________________________________________________ Billing address (if different from above) ________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ Signature _________________________________________________ Date: _________________________ MREMS respects your privacy. We will not share any of your information with 3rd parties.

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