MONDAY EDITION
ADDISON COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
Vol. 28 No. 4
Middlebury, Vermont
Monday, May 2, 2016
36 Pages
75¢
Dancers catch fire • Two Middlebury College seniors wrap up a year of study with their thesis concert. See Arts Beat on Page 10.
A different take on landscapes • Edgewater Gallery is featuring colorful depictions of the world around us. See Page 27.
CAPTAIN GREEN UP strikes a pose in Middlebury last week in anticipation of this coming weekend’s Green Up Day. Captain Green Up has been leading trash pickup events at Middlebury Union Middle School for 33 years. Independent photo/Trent Campbell
Be a hero – Green Up Vermont!
Middle school gets county pumped for annual statewide trash pickup By GAEN MURPHREE MIDDLEBURY — Captain Green Up flew in to Middlebury Union Middle School last Friday, with his signature supersonic boom, to lead the entire MUMS student body, staff and faculty in his never-ending battle for a cleaner, greener, litter-free Vermont. For the past 33 years, Captain Green Up (to-
Sports season hits full swing • The weekend saw a busy slate of high school baseball, softball and lax games. See Pages 18-20.
gether with mild-mannered middle school social studies teacher Peter Brakeley, his close friend and confidant) has spearheaded the MUMS Green Up Day effort. In conjunction with Vermont Green Up Day, which this year falls on Saturday, May 7, the duo have organized the entire school to close shop early on a Friday afternoon and marshal all 300
or so students, staff and faculty on the school’s annual Green Up campaign. “As a social studies teacher, I’m always looking for some way to practice what I preach, you know, ‘Let’s go out there and do a community service project.’ And I kind of like the concept of ‘Let’s pick up the mess,’” Brakeley said. “We (See Captain Green Up, Page 15)
Group seeks herbicide HOPE planting seeds for to fight Dunmore milfoil fall harvest of free food By JOHN FLOWERS SALISBURY — After more than two decades of using machinery and manpower to remove Eurasian milfoil from parts of Lake Dunmore and Fern Lake, an association of local property owners wants to employ a new ally to eradicate the nuisance weed: Herbicide.
The Lake Dunmore Fern Lake Association (LDFLA) has applied for permission from the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation to apply an herbicide known as Renovate (Triclopyr) to the most milfoil-infested areas of the lakes. In Dunmore, that would mean applying Renovate (See Milfoil, Page 22)
By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Officials at the social services agency Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects, or HOPE, this spring are quietly planting the organizational seeds for what they hope will be a massive fall harvest of healthy produce for Addison County’s low-
income residents. Based in Middlebury, HOPE offers food, clothing, shelter and other emergency assistance to area residents of modest means. The nonprofit operates a sizable food shelf at its Boardman Street headquarters, which benefits from (See HOPE, Page 23)
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Porter launches new call center for info, appointments By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Porter Medical Center has created a new referral and appointment call center
designed to better connect patients with health care services — including services that will be offered by some new doctors and other provid-
ers that Porter is now busy recruiting. It’s called the “Porter Access Center,� and will ultimately include
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a staff of six call-takers in a small center will be ready to make patient modular office building on the appointments for all 12 practices by medical center campus in Middle- late summer. Meanwhile, if a call is bury. destined for any of the eight pracIt’s a one-stop shop for gathering tices that have not yet gone “live,� customer information, scheduling it is routed to the appropriate office, patient appointments with provid- officials said. ers at practices owned and operOnce all 12 PMC practices are ated by PMC, and referring folks to folded into the system, every pamedical specialists. The call-takers tient will be able to schedule mulalso funnel calls to specific nurses, tiple appointments — for primary physicians, midwives and other care, a specialist and/or a lab proprofessionals within the various cedure — with a single phone call practices. to the access center, according to “The folks who are here can fo- Woods. Future plans call for the cus on being on the phone and the center to also field calls for Porfolks in the practice can focus on ter’s new infusion center, operating the patient in front of them and room and Emergency Department, give that patient their full attention she added. and make them feel they are val“We’re still ramping up,� Hallued as a person, rather than being man said of the center’s appointinterrupted by a phone ment-making capabilicall every minute,� said ties. “We want to go “Our goal Porter spokesman Ron slow, because we want Hallman. “We pooled is that all to make sure that as we them together so they calls will be take on this work, we could really be focused answered do it collaboratively and on one thing, versus be- within three with sensibility that eving in an office and doery practice is different rings by one ing multiple things.� and we want to make of my staff The new center is susure we incorporate pervised by Laura Miner members, who (providers’) thoughts.� and has been function- have access to New patients — and ing since January. Four appointment those who have recently call-takers were on duty lost their provider — templates this past Thursday. One can contact the access and protocols, of those workers will center to find a family which be moving on, and Porphysician. ter officials are in the have been REPLACING process of interviewing developed DOCTORS candidates to bring the for each Recent internal strife call-takers up to six, acwithin PMC resulted in participating cording to Miner. the resignations of sevAnyone who calls the individual eral providers, whom Porter provider telephone number of Porter officials are now any participating Porter based on their working to replace. The practice will automati- input.� list of adult primary cally be connected to — Laura Miner care providers who left the access center, or pathis past winter/spring, tients can call the center or who are on the verge directly at 388-8850, Miner said. of leaving, currently includes Drs. “Our goal is that all calls will be Cynthia Smith and Naomi Hodde answered within three rings by one of Porter Internal Medicine, Dr. of my staff members, who have ac- Scott Smith of Addison Family cess to appointment templates and Medicine, Dr. Lynn Wilkinson of protocols, which have been devel- Bristol Internal Medicine, nurse oped for each participating individ- Practitioner Laura Wilkinson of ual Porter provider based on their Porter Internal Medicine, and nurse input,� Miner said. Practitioner Robyn Franz of AddiHallman noted the new access son Family Medicine. center will not result in a net inMeanwhile, access center workcrease in PMC employees. That’s ers know which practices are acbecause these workers for the most cepting new patients, and will refer part come from Porter positions new patients to providers based on dealing with patients at the various medical needs, geography, gender, provider offices, according to Hall- specialty and other variables, acman. cording to Woods. The access center is now hanHallman said there are open slots dling insurance pre-authorizations currently available. for all the practices, as well as “Right now, all of our practices all of the referrals for specialized are accepting new patients,� he care and out-of-network providers. said. “Not every single provider is, The call-takers can also make ap- but all the practices are.� pointments right now for patients Business is brisk at the acat four of PMC’s dozen practices: cess center, according to statistics Porter Internal Medicine; Middle- shared by PMC. The center gets bury Pediatrics; Porter Ear, Nose around 150 to 200 new referrals per and Throat; and Little City Fam- week and processes an average of ily Practice. Plans call for adding 2,100 calls per week, according to Middlebury Foot Care within the Woods. Porter Hospital is receiving “next couple of weeks,� according a combined total of around 3,600 to Rebecca Woods, Porter Medical calls per week. The access center Center’s chief information officer. will assume a greater proportion Officials are hoping the access (See Center, Page 3)
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Midwives, docs unite for women’s health center
Center (Continued from Page 2) of Porter’s overall calls as it adds more of the practices to its coverage list, Woods noted. “They are busy,” Woods said of the call-takers. Officials are optimistic the access center will become an important asset for Porter Medical Center as it becomes more established. “It is a work in progress,” Hallman said. “Our goal is to improve and get better all the time.” Hallman also updated PMC’s physician recruiting efforts. “I think things are progressing well,” he said. “I think it is (Acting President/CEO) Fred Kniffin’s highest priority to rebuild our adult primary care network. I think we’re really focused on it and there are candidates who are coming in for interviews. We have already had some interviews. We have a couple of offers out to people. It’s progressing. It’s going to take time and we want to make sure we get the right fit and the right number of people in the right places. But I think we’re making good progress.” Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.
By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — Some of Porter Medical Center’s busiest providers briefly put down their stethoscopes and high-tech medical equipment on Thursday to collectively wield an over-sized pair of prop scissors. They used it to metaphorically cut the ribbon for the opening of Porter Women’s Health, which combines the talents of providers who previously worked out of Tapestry Midwifery & Women’s Health, and Addison AssoDR. ANNA BENVENUTO, left, Dr. Jodi Brown, Certified Nurse-Midwife Maggie Gardner, Dr. Kate Wagner ciates in OB/GYN. The practice is located in the Ad- and CNM Heather Kidde opened Porter Women’s Health in Middlebury on Monday. The health care providers dison Associates headquarters in the previously worked out of Addison Associates in OB/GYN in Middlebury and Tapestry Midwifery and Women’s physicians’ office building next to the Health in Vergennes. Courtesy photo Emergency Department on the Porter campus in Middlebury. That space residents have a longer ways to trav- in having a diversity of back- of them traveling from Chittenden has been expanded to accommodate el, they will be able to more easily grounds within each professional and Rutland counties, as well as personnel from Tapestry, which had tap into other health care services at type,” Benvenuto said. “Each of upstate New York. been operating at 20 Armory Lane in Porter Medical Center. “We are really proud of the care us brings something different to Vergennes. “It is nice that every- the table, in terms of our skill-set we provide and how we provide it, Headlining Porter “Each of thing is under one roof and our interests. It allows the best and I think the numbers are really Women’s Health are Cernow,” Kidde said. “Our care for women in our community positive,” Benvenuto said. us brings tified Nurse-Midwives patients from Vergennes by having a group that works on a something Heather Kidde and Magwould come (to Middle- highly functioning level.” gie Gardner (formerly of different to bury) for ultrasounds Benvenuto said Addison County Tapestry), and Drs. Anna the table, in or different procedures. can be very proud of the local serBenvenuto, Jodi Brown terms of our Now they see us and can vices and care available to expectand Kate Wagner of Ad- skill-set and get their specialty care ant and new mothers. She pointed dison Associates. as well, which is a really to statistics showing: our interests. Porter spokesman Ron nice thing.” • Porter last year had the lowest Hallman said it made It allows the Collaboration is noth- caesarean delivery rate in the state sense to consolidate the best care for ing new for the former of Vermont, at 16.7 percent. The two practices to provide women in our Tapestry and Addison national average is 32.2 percent. one-stop shopping for community Associates in OB/GYN Of those caesarean deliveries, 9.7 women’s health services. staffs. percent were primary caesarean by having a Porter Women’s Health, “It’s something we deliveries and only 2.4 percent group that which formally opened have been talking about were for failure to progress. on Monday, May 2, of- works on for a while,” Benvenuto • Porter had the second-highest fers pregnancy, childbirth, a highly said. “I think this group rate of attempting vaginal birth afobstetrical care and com- functioning of providers has been ter caesarean in the state, and all prehensive prenatal care. level.” the right match for us of women who chose that option Clients also have access — Dr. Benvenuto to all come together. It’s were successful. to well-woman care, prealso a really great time • Porter is one of only two hosventive screening, confor us to provide a little pitals statewide that has an intraceptive management, infertility more life balance, by sharing call creasing birth rate. There were 374 evaluation and treatment, and many and collaborating more.” births at Porter last year, a number ONE STEP CLOSER TO HOME other services. She added more providers means that has been on the rise in recent “We’re trying to create a center for more people to share responsibili- years. Clients have been pleased with excellence for women’s care,” Hall- ties, such as being on-call after ofMAY 20, 2016 • 7-11PM outcomes, to the extent they have man said. “A centralized, collabora- fice hours. “It builds on our strength as a group become loyal customers — some tive environment where women can come and have a whole range of $65 services provided by different types of providers and really offer a very OPEN BAR comprehensive array of patient-cenABUNDANT HORS D’OEUVRES tered care.” Hallman acknowledged that Vergennes-area Tapestry clients now Tickets available April 15 on Main Street in face a longer trip to visit their careVergennes at Linda’s Apparel, Classic Stitching, givers. But he believes patients will Everywear for Everybody, Malabar, Bixby Library consider the service worthy of the For Mother’s Day extra mileage. and online at www.bixbylibrary.org/tickets “That is something that we thought Hanging Baskets ~ Plants ~ Balloons about and talked about,” Hallman said of the Tapestry move. “We are Arrangements ~ Cut Flowers hoping that it’s not too inconvenient for the folks in the northern part of our service area to come here. I think the service benefits and the collabo21 MacIntyre Ln., Middlebury ration, hopefully, will outweigh the Next to Middlebury Discount Beverage additional travel.” www.colesmiddleburyflowers.com Kidde said while Vergennes-area
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Editorial Green Up is your chance each year to give back to your larger community This year, the number to beat is 20 tons locally, and 200 tons statewide. And the super hero to help us do it is Captain Green Up, alias Peter Brakeley. The task is greening up the state, specifically our neck of the woods here in Addison County. Last year more than 21,000 Vermonters in all 255 municipalities helped to pick up more than 200 tons of trash statewide for the 2015 Green Up Day. In Addison County, volunteers helped pick up more than 20 tons of trash, including 302 tires; 29 computers, CD players and televisions; 10 appliances; three propane cylinders and one oil filter, according to the Addison County Solid Waste Management District’s trash tally. The goal this year? Well, let’s go, as Bernie says, Yuge! Let’s beat last year’s tonnage and increase the number of volunteers from every town. How? By following Captain Green Up’s example and making it fun, especially for the younger kids among us. Make it a challenge or a game; involve the neighborhood, and kids in your family; make it a block party with a pot lot at the end of the afternoon. At the very least check in with your town’s community gatherings, if they have them, and if not, volunteer to host one. And importantly, work with your town’s Green Up coordinator to clean up the worst sections of your town. That is, make it a special point not just to help clean up your section of a street (which is great if that’s all you can do), but, if you can, also help with the town center, town parks and main throughways. For the past 46 years, Green Up is that one weekend of the year in which Vermonters dedicate a little bit of their time to beautify their home. It’s May 7 this year, and Mr. Green Up is showing us the can-do spirit that takes a chore and turns it into an adventure. For inspiration, skim through the front-page story and find out what motivates Captain Green Up and his students to do great things year after year, and then refer to what your town is doing for its Green Up activities in our town-by-town wrap-up inside today’s paper. Then plan your party, and points of attack road-by-road. Pick up as much as you can for two reasons: • It’s a day once a year to give back to your community by making the streets you drive each day more attractive. • By getting involved, you’ll help create an ethic in your town that places a high value on community —its appearance, its sense of camaraderie, and a sense of how it perceives and defines the quality of life in your town. That sense is as important for the youth of every community to understand, as it is for current community leaders. In the meantime, let’s all pitch in and shoot for a goal that would fit the definition of YUGE! Angelo S Lynn
Sign of spring A BASKET OF baseballs signals the arrival of spring in Middlebury last week.
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Letters to the Editor State’s secret solar deal trumped New Haven research The permitting process for solar sites used to be a long and time-consuming process until the Vermont Department of Public Services hit upon a brilliant scheme for cutting their workload precisely in half: They listen to only one side. Last year, Next Generation Solar Farm proposed a massive, industrial-size, 20-acre solar installation in an agricultural/residential neighborhood on Field Days Road in New Haven. This despite being in violation of New Haven zoning ordinances, despite being seven times bigger than the town plan allows,
despite a unanimous vote against it by the New Haven selectboard, and despite the discovery that this Class 2 Wetland was one of the few remaining habitats for bobolinks, a species being driven out of Addison County by development on open fields. The town entered into the proceedings as an intervenor, as did we and several of our neighbors. A January hearing in front of a Public Service Board (PSB) hearing officer was set. Working with Cindy Hill, the New Haven town attorney, the intervenors spent hundreds of hours and tens of thousands of dol-
lars assembling evidence to present to the PSB about the impact this project would have on our town. They included concerns about the destruction of the bobolink habitat, Green Mountain Power’s grid map showing that the New Haven lines were already overloaded, the proven negative effect on property values, the subsequent decrease of property taxes to the town, and the devastating aesthetic impact to the town, especially when viewed from Field Days and Route 17. We were all shocked when, in (See Letter, Page 5)
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Letter (Continued from Page 4) November, two months before the hearing, we were served with an agreement between the developer and the state, signed by Department of Public Services attorney Jeannie Oliver. They had been meeting in secret and drafting a clandestine agreement in favor of the developer, even while our evidence was still being submitted. Everything had been conducted behind closed doors. No one, not even the town’s attorney, had been aware of these meetings until the deal was announced. The deal is devastating to New Haven. It gives the developer everything he asked for provided he makes a few cosmetic concessions. None of New Haven’s concerns are addressed. Perhaps worst of all is the shameful way in which the DPS dealt with the bobolink habitat destruction. Bobolinks and their nests had been discovered by John Gobeille, a Fish and Wildlife Department biologist. Gobeille recommended that 40 acres surrounding the array be permanently set aside for bobolinks, a species in decline because of diminishing habitat. But secret negotiations resulted in an agreement signed by the developer’s attorney, Joslyn Wilschek, and Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) attorney Donald Einhorn requiring a 50-footwide strip of land around the panels “shall remain undisturbed.� In an Oct. 29, 2015, interview with the Independent, Gobeille noted that bobolinks won’t nest any closer than 300 feet from trees, and they regard solar panels on pillars as trees, thus confirming that the 50foot strip won’t protect the birds. But it was a massive moneysaver for the developer since DPS interprets “undisturbed� to mean all landscaping must be banned in the strip because trees would disturb the bobolinks! Clearly, the buffer is a ploy devised not to save habitat, but to save money — a lot of money — for the developer. Think about the twisted logic. Twenty acres of solar panels won’t endanger the habitat but planting trees will. For the first time in history, an environmental problem actually puts money in the developer’s pocket. Lawyers 1, birds zero. Sadly, we have since learned that
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secret deals with the ANR are the norm. And once the ANR enters into a deal, its contractual obligation to developers overrides its duty to protect habitat and wildlife, making it the developer’s implicit partner, with the authority to permanently seal records to prevent discovery of its actions. The secret agreement meant the January hearing was now very different than the intervenors had envisioned. Instead of reaching a compromise with the town, the one-sided agreement had already been made, and the only thing left to do was to give it a thumbs up or thumbs down. Instead of working with the state, the intervenors faced a legal team made up by the developer’s attorney, Joslyn Wilschek, and Jeannie Oliver, the attorney for the DPS, ready to defend the secret agreement she had signed. We felt outnumbered, outmaneuvered and outgunned. But then something incredible happened. We tried to call Jeannie Oliver to the stand. Wilschek suddenly looked furious and Oliver looked panic-stricken. The DPS objected strenuously, even summoning their boss into the hearing to explain why DPS integrity would suffer if one of their attorneys was forced to testify. Finally, the hearing officer asked what information we were looking for. The question? Very simple. “Did you ever consider our evidence?� That question still hasn’t been
answered. Every attempt to discover whether the time, money and efforts of New Haven played any role in the crafting of the secret agreement have been stonewalled. But I think we can all infer the answer. On March 24, 2016, Chris Recchia, commissioner of the Public Service Department, testified before the Senate Finance Subcommittee that the PSB was changing how they make deals with developers. From now on, no agreement would be issued prior to hearings, and all intervenor testimony would be considered. On April 6, in a hearing before the House Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources Committee, PSD Deputy Commissioner Jonathan Copans confirmed that those changes resulted from the New Haven hearing. We have no idea if the PSB will approve this project or not. If it does, the testimony of their commissioner that their system was flawed, and by implication unfair, will be the basis of our appeal. We support renewable energy and think that solar power has an important role in our state. But it can’t be imposed from above, ignoring any concerns that affected residents might have. Secret deals, closed doors, and phalanxes of devious lawyers should not be tolerated in Vermont. The solar industry is creating unnecessary enemies. It’s time to shine a little sunlight on its toocozy relationships in Montpelier. Kevin Commins Edward Rybka New Haven
Middlebury College ups tuition, aid commitment MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury College last week announced that its board of trustees has approved an increase of 4.7 percent, or $2,871, for annual undergraduate tuition, room and board charges for the 2016-2017 academic year. The increase will bring the cost for a year at Middlebury College to $63,917, including $49,648 for tuition and $14,269 for room and board. An additional mandatory student activity fee will increase by $5 to $415. Middlebury’s financial aid program ensures that many students will pay far less. Middlebury is one of a relatively small number of colleges and universities that admits students without regard to their financial need or ability to pay, while also meeting the full demonstrated need of those admitted students. Middlebury’s budget forecast for the 20162017 academic year projects an 8 percent increase in financial aid for the undergraduate college over this year, to more than $46 million. Middlebury College provides need-based aid to more than 44 percent of its students, with an average grant this year of more than $42,000. The average debt upon graduation for Middlebury College students who take federal and private loans was $17,797 for students who completed their de-
grees in May 2015. Middlebury annually benchmarks its fees against a list of 20 other national liberal arts colleges, and with the increase next year, Middlebury officials said the college’s tuition and room and board charges are likely to be right at the midpoint among peer schools. “Middlebury College remains committed to ensuring that its student body is diverse and representative of all socioeconomic levels,� said Middlebury President Laurie L. Patton. “That is a guiding principle for us.� At the same time, Patton also noted that Middlebury faces cost and revenue challenges similar to many other institutions across the country. Those include rising faculty and staff benefit costs, investments in new programs that broaden the educational experiences of students, increases in financial aid, and maintaining a low faculty-student ratio. “We will continue to control our costs and find efficiencies where we can,� Patton said. “It’s the only way we can ensure that the resources will be available to innovate and invest in our students, staff and faculty. Creative thinking on both the revenue and the expense side of the non-profit higher education enterprise is a must in this environment.�
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ADDISON COUNTY
Lincoln Community School play reflects year’s studies
Obituaries
Performance to celebrate rights and responsibilities
Judy Kemp, 55, New Haven NEW HAVEN — Judy L. (Rougier) Kemp, 55, of New Haven passed away peacefully in her home on April 26, 2016, at 5 p.m. surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Judy was born on July 28, 1960, in Rutland. The daughter of Arlene (Dunakin) Rougier and the late Frederick Joseph Rougier. Judy was survived by her soulmate, Sandy M. Kemp, and their children, Richard M. Kemp and his partner Jessica A. Rickert of New Haven, and Jessica L. (Kemp) Saltus and her husband Thomas P. Saltus of Panton; and one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by son Matthew J. Kemp. Judy is survived by seven siblings: Carol (Rougier) Myers, Nancy (Rougier) Marchandy, Suzanne (Rougier) Coleman, Joseph Rougier, Robert Rougier, Sharron (Rougier) Lowell and Maryanne (Rougier) Grennon. Judy loved being with her family. She was a very familyoriented person. She also loved to cook big meals for her family and she was an amazing cook. She enjoyed watching the birds on the feeders out the window, always hoping to see cardinals, as they were her favorite birds. She also really enjoyed snuggling with her
dog Savannah. Judy and her soulmate, Sandy, are part of a classic car club, Snake Mountain Cruisers, and Judy loved going with Sandy on their car rides and the car shows. She loved the car club. Judy also loved to bring her son Richard lunch at his work and to pick on the guys there. She loved Richard and Jessica’s dogs Tonka and Dash so much she always brought them a treat and they always looked for it. Judy loved going to her daughter’s home to see all her furry grandchildren, goats, horses, chickens, ducks and dogs and a cat. She had a huge soft spot for Jessica’s retired horse Magic. She always brought him a special treat. Judy will deeply be missed. She had a huge heart of gold. We are very thankful that she passed away very peacefully at home. We know that she is now in heaven pain free with her son Matthew. Mom, we will never forget you and may you always Rest In Peace. There will be a funeral service at the Historic Union Church of New Haven Mills on East street at 11 a.m. on May 6, 2016, followed by a gathering at the Riverside Cemetery in New Haven, and then a gathering after will be
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LINCOLN — United States citizens’ rights and responsibilities and how people can affect positive change in their communities provide the framework for an original musical theater production, “A Glance at the Lincoln 5/6 Year,” by Lincoln Community School fifth- and sixthgraders. The Friday, May 6, production marks the culmination of a yearlong study integrating the humanities and science. Students have examined citizenship and positive change within the school, the Lincoln and Addison County communities, and beyond. They have raised awareness and funds for causes such as Homeward Bound, Zeno Mountain Farm, Meals on Wheels, and the Spectrum Homeless Youth Program. Connecting their activism for positive change to the environment, these 11- and 12-year olds are raising native brook trout through the
Trout in the Classroom program. From eggs to the fingerling stage of development, students are caring for the trout until their release under the guidance of Vermont Fish and Wildlife personnel into the New Haven River on May 16. The play is a collection of musical acts interspersed with student-written vignettes that reflect students’ understanding of the interconnection between ecology and responsible citizenship. They have drawn inspiration from the book “Pay It Forward” by Catherine Hyde, which has encouraged the group of 40 students to spread kindness by “paying it forward.” The Friends of LCS (www.friendsoflcs.org) funded both the Trout in the Classroom equipment and program, as well as the residency for theater and musical educators Grace Freeman and Helen Weston, who are collaborating with students to create and produce the play. The May 6 performances are at 1:30 p.m. (dress rehearsal) and 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Deirdre Zele at dzele@anesu.org or 453-2119.
ANeSU seeks public input as it considers unification
announced at the service at the church. Flowers can be sent to Sandy Kemp, 4225 River Road, New Haven, VT 05472. Any donations can be made to MONKTON — The Addison Addison County Home Health & Northeast Supervisory Union’s Hospice, P.O Box 754 Middlebury, Act 46 Study Committee is studyVT 05753. ◊ ing the benefits and challenges of complying with the law that encourages towns in supervisory unions to merge administration of their schools under a single budget that is overseen by one board. The committee is seeking feedback from everyone in the fivetown area. Committee members are specifically asking for community input on the benefits and challenges to help them weigh priorities and consider how to structure a possible union. This Wednesday evening it will
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host a meeting at Monkton Central School to get feedback and update the public on its study so far. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Feedback is also being sought through an ANeSU Act 46 Community Survey. Residents may take the survey online until Friday, May 6, at www.surveymonkey. com/r/W879FS6. Paper copies of the survey are available at any ANeSU elementary school (Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton, Robinson in Starksboro and Beeman in New Haven), Mount Abraham Union High School, town clerks’ offices and libraries in the five-town area, and at Jerusalem Store in Starksboro.
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City police honored at annual ceremony Merkel gave a plaque to resident By ANDY KIRKALDY VERGENNES — Vergennes Scott Gaines for “outstanding comPolice Chief George Merkel at munity service to the city of Verthe April 26 city council meeting gennes and surrounding communipraised his department’s work over ties,â€? and honored the four members the past year at its annual awards of the Vergennes Department of ceremony while singling out two Public Works — department head members for honors and also rec- Jim Larrow, Patrick Crowley, Matt ognizing one citizen and the city’s Crowley and Dan Flynn — for their good work, cooperation with his depublic works department. Merkel presented a pin to Detec- partment and “can-do attitude.â€? Larrow returned the complitive Sgt. Jason Ouellette for what ment to Merkel and the he called “outstanding department officers: narcotics investigationâ€? “Your “They’re always there efforts. community is to help us,â€? he said. Merkel told the counso much safer Merkel also had kind cil and about a dozen words for the other friends and family mem- than other two full-time and three bers of department offi- communities. part-time officers in his cers that Ouellette “has Sgt. Jason THE VERGENNES POLICE Department held its annual awards ceremony on April 26 during which several department. He cited department members were recognized for their accomplishments over the last 12 months. Pictured are been recognized at both Ouellette in Patrol Sgt. Brent NewBrent Newton, Patrick Greenslet, Adam O’Neill, Mark Barber, Bill Wager, Mason Coleman and Brittany Clark. a state and federal level particular Courtesy photo ton’s certifications as a as an extremely effechas done an Drug Recognition Extive counter-drug asset pert, which makes him instructor; that part-time officer Bill eral arrest of a potentially violent and is regularly sought outstanding That station is part of the commuafter for his assistance.â€? job in narcotics qualified to detect driv- Wager, also the Ferrisburgh fire chief, felon in New Jersey, the successful nity backing that is critical for the has been “an extremely effective ofers who are impaired by Merkel said because enforcement.â€? drug busts, and the amount of grant department, he said. ficerâ€? for 12 years; and that new part- money it has obtained over the years. of the city department’s “We want to thank the citizens of — Chief drugs and makes him time officers Brittany Clark and Masought after by other reefforts to curb drug use He also noted the past 12 months the city of Vergennes for all your George Merkel son Coleman have both “been doing gional departments, and and sales, Vergennes were the department’s first full year continued support,â€? Merkel said. “If as a Commercial Motor a commendable job.â€? residents were better in its new headquarters. it were not for the relationship we Importantly, he told the council, Vehicle Officer, which allows him protected than many other Vermont “This facility and its equipment share with the community, we would the group functions well together. to play a crucial role enforcing truck citizens. and layout have enhanced our opera- not enjoy the successes that we do.â€? “We have also put together a great tional capability tenfold as well as “Your community is so much laws in Vergennes. Andy Kirkaldy may be reached at team of officers,â€? he said. “Putting Merkel pointed to Officer Adam safer than other communities,â€? he making our jobs safer,â€? Merkel said. andyk@addisonindependent.com. together a team of officers that have O’Neill, whose K-9 partner Kane, said. “Jason in particular has done an outstanding job in narcotics en- he said, “is a tremendous asset and good chemistry and dynamics is a very popular character around the challenging but essential.â€? forcement.â€? Merkel also took the opportunity Merkel also praised Ouellette for cityâ€? and a “valuable asset in terms to wrap up the department’s year, “solving a number of other major of drug interdiction.â€? Merkel noted the department’s citing the arrest of two armed robcrimes in our area and throughout Addison County and surrounding newest full-time officer, Mark Bar- bers, the peaceful resolution of a ber, graduated from the Vermont Po- potentially volatile situation at Vercounties.â€? For the second straight year, lice Academy with a 95 average and gennes Union Elementary School, Merkel named Officer Patrick is a certified paramedic and first aid the recent work that led to the fedGreenslet the department’s Motor Vehicle Enforcement Officer of the Year. While honoring Greenslet, Merkel said, “We seek to keep people safe,â€? Middlebury Family Health would like to welcome and that motor vehicle enforcement, to our team! through not only dealing with speeders and impaired drivers but also Dr. Wilhelm attended UVM Medical School and Family Medicine Residency. through uncovering other problems $''4 Äť 9+0' Äť %+&'4 He brings extensive primary care experience from his years as a flight surgeon during traffic stops, played a key with the US Naval Air Service. Peter will be joining Middlebury Family Health role in meeting that goal. He noted this summer. We are now scheduling his appointments. 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Student art exhibit opening in Vergennes. Monday, May 2, 6-7:30 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library. Celebrating the opening of the Addison Northwest Supervisory Union K-12 art exhibit. Music and refreshments. Exhibit runs through May 31. Laurie Patton and Bill McKibben in Middlebury. Monday, May 2, 6:30 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society. North Branch School in Ripton brings Middlebury College President Laurie Patton and author and environmentalist Bill McKibben together for “Spirit in Education,” a conversation offering some perspective on the role of religion in education, one of NBS’ year-long curriculum themes. Info: www.northbranchschool.org. Atomic bomb survivor leads discussion in Middlebury. Monday, May 2, 7:30-9 p.m. Mead Chapel, Middlebury College. Hiroshima survivor Shigeko Sasamori and Clifton Daniel, grandson of President Harry Truman, will discuss the themes of responsibility and reconciliation in a discussion moderated by Professor Steve Snyder. Questions and perspectives from the audience welcome.
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Blood pressure/foot care clinic in Brandon. Tuesday, May 3, 9:30 a.m., Forest Dale Senior Center. Info: 802-770-1536. Middlebury Fire Department ham supper in East M i d d l e b u r y.
Tuesday, May 3, 5-8 p.m., Waybury Inn. Fundraiser for the fire department. Dinner served continuously throughout the evening. Tickets $15 adults, $5 kids 10 and younger, and free for kids younger than 3. Tickets at the Caddy Shack, Cole’s Flowers, Goodro Lumber and the Waybury Inn, as well as from any fire department member. Takeout available at the door.
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“Florence and the Uffizi Gallery” film in Middlebury. Wednesday, May 4, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Take a journey into the city that was the cradle of the Italian Renaissance, through the most beautiful and representative works of art from the period by Michelangelo, Brunelleschi, Raphael, Leonardo and Botticelli. Tickets $10 adults, $5 students, available at the THT box office, 382-9222, www.townhalltheater.org or at the door. Gallery talk in Middlebury. Wednesday, May 4, noon, Sheldon Museum. Museum Executive Director Bill Brooks talks about the exhibit “The Curious Cousins of Vermont Outsider Artist Gayleen Aiken.” Exhibit runs through May 21. Talk is free with museum admission. Info: 802-388-2117 or www. henrysheldonmuseum.org. Bike safety fair in Middlebury. Wednesday, May 4, 3-4 p.m., Mary Hogan School side lot. Join Middlebury Safe Routes for a bike safety
fair after school. Test your skills through our obstacle course. Helmets, safety checks, prizes. Used book sale in Brandon. Wednesday, May 4, 4-7 p.m., Brandon Free Public Library. First sale of the season. Sale continues until mid-October every Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. In May, all hardcover fiction priced $5 or less will be half price. Proceeds go to Friends of the Brandon Free Public Library for books and other materials and to help underwrite special projects. “Robert Frost in the World” talk in Middlebury. Wednesday, May 4, 7 p.m., Ilsley Library. Middlebury College professor and biographer Jay Parini explores how Robert Frost became America’s favorite poet by writing accessible poems, creating a uniquely appealing persona and pioneering the public reading of poems. A Vermont Humanities Council First Wednesdays event. Info: www.vermonthumanitiescouncil.org or 802-262-2626. Historical society meeting in Shoreham. Wednesday, May 4, 7 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. The Shoreham Historical Society welcomes Rick Winston, who will talk about classic films from the silent era through the 1950s. Refreshments follow the program. “Extreme Medicine: Practicing in Africa for 28 Years” talk at Middlebury College. Wednesday, May 4, 7-8:30 p.m., McCardell Bicentennial Hall, Room 219. Dr. Rick Hodes went to Ethiopia to help victims of the famine in the mid-1980s, planning to stay for a year. He never left. He is now the medical director of Ethiopia for the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and is the senior consultant at a Catholic mission helping those with heart disease, spinal disease and cancer. Celtic jam in Middlebury. Wednesday, May 4, 8-10 p.m., 51 Main. Student-led session. Info: www.go51main.com.
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Crazy in love MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE STUDENTS will perform Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” — in a modern-day setting highlighting the timeless delirium of infatuation — Thursday-Sunday, May 5-8, at Wright Memorial Theatre on campus.
Middlebury College. Thursday, May 5, 7:30 p.m., Wright Theatre. A fresh production of Shakespeare’s classic comedy, directed by Middlebury alumnus Cláudio Medeiros ’90. Tickets $12/$10/$6, available at www.middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168. “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” on stage in Middlebury. Thursday, May 5, 8 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Middlebury Community Players presents one of the brightest and funniest musicals ever written. Tickets $15 for Thursday shows, $23 for all other performance ($18 for students with ID). Tickets available at the THT box office, 382-9222, or www. townhalltheater.org. Runs through May 7.
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Ladies Aid Industria rummage sale in Lincoln. Friday, May 6, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Burnham Hall. Annual event. Drop-off on Wednesday, May 4, from 1-7 p.m. No electronics. Info: 453-3364. Continues Saturday. Exhibit opening reception in Brandon. Friday, May 6, 5-7 p.m., Brandon Artists Guild. Celebrating the opening of “Early American Decoration in Retrospect,” historical decorative art by BAG President Dolores Furnari. Techniques include stenciling on tin and wood, reverse glass painting and theorem painting. On exhibit through June 28. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on stage at Middlebury College. Friday, May 6, 7:30 p.m., Wright Theatre. A fresh production of Shakespeare’s classic comedy, directed by Middlebury alumnus Cláudio Medeiros ’90. Post-performance discussion Friday only. Tickets $12/$10/$6, available at www.middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168. “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” on stage in Middlebury. Friday, May 6, 8 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Middlebury Community Players presents one of the brightest and funniest musicals ever written. Tickets $15 for Thursday shows, $23 for all other performance ($18 for students with ID). Tickets available at the THT box office, 382-9222, or www. townhalltheater.org. Runs through May 7. Senior thesis dance concert at Middlebury College. Friday, May 6, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts. Seniors Sky Williams/Celeste Allen and Otto Pierce examine the intersection of contemporary choreography with their varied additional educational disciplines. Tickets $12/$10/$6, available at www.middlebury.edu/ arts or 802-443-3168. Observatory open house at Middlebury College. Friday, May 6, 9-10:30 p.m., Top of McCardell Bicentennial Hall. No set program, but Jupiter will be in the evening sky. Also visible through telescopes will be a number of interesting stars, star clusters, and nebulae. Free and open to the public, but will take place only if the sky is at least mostly clear. If the weather appears uncertain, visitors may call 443-2266 or visit http://go.middlebury.edu/observatory after 7 p.m. on the evening of the open house for a status report.
THURSDAY
Senior meal in Bristol. Thursday, May 5, noon, First Baptist Church of Bristol. Come early to visit with friends. Menu: baked ham, “surprise” potatoes, seasonal vegetables and bread pudding. Suggested donation $4. To be on the list call Nancy at 453-5276. Cinco de Mayo events in Vergennes. Thursday, May 5, 4-7 p.m., downtown. Sidewalk music courtesy of Let It Rock Entertainment. Painter Sean Dye will give a demonstration at Creative Space Gallery. Local wine, spirits and cheese tastings at various venues. Exhibit opening reception in Middlebury. Thursday, May 5, 5-7 p.m., Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls. Celebrating the opening of Edgewater’s May exhibit: “Susanne Strater: Structure.” Talk on “Community Belonging and Support of Recovery in Colombia” in Middlebury. Thursday, May 5, at 6 p.m., Counseling Service of Addison County, 109 Catamount Park conference room. Dr. Alberto Fergusson of Bogota, Colombia, will share the inspiring story of his highly innovative and internationally recognized community work with people in Colombia who are homeless and coping with major mental health challenges. Discussion following the talk on local issues. Twist O’ Wool Spinning Guild auction in Middlebury. Thursday, May 5, 6 p.m., 49 Wilson Road. Viewing starts at 6 p.m. Auction starts at 7 p.m. Info: 453-5960. Film on dying screened in Middlebury. Thursday, May 5, 7-10 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Court. A free screening of the award-winning documentary “How to Die in Oregon,” in which filmmaker Peter Richardson gently enters the lives of the terminally ill as they consider whether — and when — to end their lives by lethal overdose. Richardson examines both sides of this complex, emotionally charged issue. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on stage at
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Ladies Aid Industria rummage sale in Lincoln. Saturday, May 7, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Burnham Hall. Annual event. $2-per-bag day. Drop-off on Wednesday, May 4, from 1-7 p.m. No electronics. Info: 453-3364. Rummage and food sale in Shoreham. Saturday, May 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Shoreham Congregational Church. Special $4 bag sale at noon. Donations accepted May 5 and 6 from 1-3 p.m. Info: 802-897-8591. Used book sale in New Haven. Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., New Haven Town Offices. The Friends of the New Haven Library will sell used children’s books, adult fiction and nonfiction, how-to’s, new books, old books, big books, little books. Take what you like, pay what you can. Funds collected will help support the library. Brother-to-Brother Summit at Middlebury College. Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.,
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Early birds OTTER CREEK AUDUBON’S Ron Payne and Warren King invite bird watchers to take advantage of the still-bare trees to get a look at such birds as this yellow-rumped warbler. Join them for the annual Warbler Warmup on Sunday, May 8, from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at the Bristol Waterworks in Bristol. Photo by Tyler Pockette
McCullough Student Center. The final BTB event of the year. Area middle-school boys are invited to join college students for an afternoon of lawn games, barbecue, reflection and other fun activities. Free. Rain or shine. Info and RSVP: btb@middlebury.edu. Pottery sale in Middlebury. Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Middlebury Studio School, 2377 Route 7 South. Pottery by Kathy Clarke, Ken Martin, Su Shannon, local potters, studio assistants and students. Also, cards, jewelry, paintings and more. Fundraiser to benefit the school. Green Up Festival in Middlebury. Saturday, May 7, noon-3 p.m., outside Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op. Music from the Doughboys, free food, fun for kids, lots of great exhibits. Revolutionary War history walk in Orwell. Saturday, May 7, 1 p.m., Mount Independence State Historic Site. Guided walk on and off the trails to explore Revolutionary War militia
strategy and some of the remains of defensive works from 1776 and 1777. Wear sturdy boots or shoes, dress for the weather and bring water if you like. Admission $5 adults, free for children under 15. Info: 802-759-2412. Museum volunteer training session in Middlebury. Saturday, May 7, 1-3 p.m., National Museum of the Morgan Horse, 34 Main St. Come learn a quick history of the Morgan horse and ways that you can help the museum through volunteering. Light snacks provided. RSVP to Amy at morganmuseum@gmail.com or 802-388-1639. “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” on stage in Middlebury. Saturday, May 7, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Middlebury Community Players presents one of the brightest and funniest musicals ever written. Tickets $15 for Thursday shows, $23 for all other performance ($18 for students with ID). Tickets available at the THT box office, 382-9222, or www.
MCTV SCHEDULE Channels 15 & 16 MCTV Channel 15 Tuesday, May 3 5:30 a.m. Lifelines 6 a.m. Legislative Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Rep. Betty Nuovo 8 a.m. Congregational Church Service 9:30 a.m. Las Promesas de Dios 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 6 p.m. Rep. Betty Nuovo 6:30 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 7 p.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs Wednesday, May 4 5:30 a.m. Rep. Betty Nuovo 7:30 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 9:30 a.m. Eckankar 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 5:30 p.m. Las Promesas 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 7 p.m. Selectboard 10 p.m. Eckankar 10:30 p.m. Public Affairs Thursday, May 5 4:30 a.m. Public Affairs 9 a.m. Eckankar 9:30 a.m. Las Promesas de Dios 10 a.m. Rep. Betty Nuovo 11:11 a.m. Park Design Noon Selectboard, Public Affairs 5 p.m. Eckankar 5:30 p.m. Rep. Betty Nuovo 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board Friday, May 6 5 a.m. Public Affairs 9 a.m. Las Promesas De Dios 9:30 a.m. Rep. Betty Nuovo 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6:30 p.m. Rep. Betty Nuovo 7 p.m. Park 8:30 p.m. Las Promesas De Dios 9 p.m. Lifelines Saturday, May 7 5 a.m. Public Affairs
9 a.m. Eckankar 9:30 a.m. Las Promesas de Dios 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 4 p.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 5:30 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 6 p.m. Las Promesas de Dios 6:30 p.m. Park 8 p.m. Rep. Betty Nuovo Sunday, May 8 5 a.m. Public Affairs 8 a.m. Las Promesas de Dios 8:30 a.m. Eckankar 9 a.m. Catholic Mass 9:30 a.m. Rep. Betty Nuovo 10 a.m. Green Mountain Veterans for Peace 11 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Service 4 p.m. Congregational Church Service 5:30 p.m. Eckankar 6 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 7 p.m. Catholic Mass 8 p.m. Las Promesas de Dios 8:30 p.m. Public Affairs Monday, May 9 5 a.m. Green Mountain Veterans for Peace 6 a.m. Public Affairs 9:30 a.m. Lifelines 10 a.m. Selectboard, Public Affairs 4 p.m. Congregational Church 5:30 p.m. Rep. Betty Nuovo 6 p.m. Las Promesas de Dios 6:30 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 7 p.m. Public Affairs 10:30 p.m. Green Mountain Veterans for Peace METV Channel 16 Tuesday, May 3 5 a.m. Middlebury Five-0 5:30 a.m. At the Ilsley: Northwest Passage 6:30 a.m. Yoga 7 a.m. Chronique Francophone 7:30 a.m. Poets, Gardening 4 p.m. The Story Matters 4:30 p.m. Growing Bright Futures 5 p.m. Middlebury Five-0
townhalltheater.org. Runs through May 7. “Timbuktu” on screen at Middlebury College. Saturday, May 7, 3 and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium. Not far from Timbuktu, Kidane lives in a town that suffers under a Jihadist regime. Everything changes when Kidane accidentally kills the fisherman who slaughtered his beloved cow. In French and Arabic with English subtitles. Free. Info: www.middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168. Kentucky Derby Day benefit in Cornwall. Saturday, May 7, 6:30 p.m., at the home of Sue and Bruce Byers. Annual benefit sponsored by the Porter Medical Center Auxiliary. Come bet on your favorite horse and watch the derby. Proceeds support Porter Hospital or Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Tickets $45 per person, available at 388-4744 or portermedical.org. Ricochet Duo in concert in Brandon. Saturday, May 7, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music. Pianist Rose Chancler and percussionist Jane Boxall perform works by Nancy Van De Vate, Marc Mellits, Paul Elwood and others. Tickets $20. Reservations recommended: 802-247-4295 or info@brandon-music.net. Rhythm Future Quartet in concert in Ripton. Saturday, May 7, 7:30 p.m., Ripton Community House. A Ripton Community Coffee House event. Open-mike followed by the featured performers. Admission $10/$15/$3. Info: http:// rcch.org or 802-388-9782. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on stage at Middlebury College. Saturday, May 7, 7:30 p.m., Wright Theatre. A fresh production of Shakespeare’s classic comedy, directed by Middlebury alumnus Cláudio Medeiros ’90. Tickets $12/$10/$6, available at www.middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168. The Ricochet Duo in concert in Brandon. Saturday, May 7, 7:30 p.m., Brandon Music. Pianist Rose Chancler and percussionist Jane Boxall perform works by Nancy Van De Vate, Marc Mellits, Paul Elwood and others. Tickets $20. Reservations recommended:
802-247-4295 or info@brandon-music.net. “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” on stage in Middlebury. Saturday, May 7, 8 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Middlebury Community Players presents one of the brightest and funniest musicals ever written. Tickets $15 for Thursday shows, $23 for all other performance ($18 for students with ID). Tickets available at the THT box office, 382-9222, or www. townhalltheater.org. Runs through May 7. Senior thesis dance concert at Middlebury College. Saturday, May 7, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts. Seniors Sky Williams/ Celeste Allen and Otto Pierce examine the intersection of contemporary choreography with their varied additional educational disciplines. Tickets $12/$10/$6, available at www.middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168. The Sound Investment Jazz Ensemble at Middlebury College. Saturday, May 7, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts. The college’s big band swings into spring. Free. Info: www. middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.
LIVEMUSIC Gumbo YaYa in Middlebury. Friday, May 6, 8:3010:30 p.m., 51 Main. Keating 5 in Middlebury. Saturday, May 7, 8:3010:30 p.m., 51 Main. Folks Up In Treetops in Middlebury. Saturday, May 7, 9 p.m., Two Brothers Tavern. Coon Hill John in Middlebury. Friday, May 13, 8-10 p.m., 51 Main. Mogani in Middlebury. Saturday, May 14, 8:3010:30 p.m., 51 Main. See a full listing of
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6 p.m. DCF Challenge 7:30 p.m. Growing Bright Futures 8 p.m. At the Ilsley: Northwest Passage 9 p.m. Garden Club and Gardening 11:30 p.m. Vermont Board of Education Wednesday, May 4 6:30 a.m. Yoga 7 a.m. Growing Bright Futures 7:30 a.m. Middlebury Five-0 8 a.m. At the Ilsley: Northwest Passage 11 a.m. The Story Matters 11:30 a.m. Vermont Board of Education 4:30 p.m. Middlebury Five-0 5 p.m. Growing Bright Futures 5:30 p.m. DCF Challenge 7 p.m. First Wednesday 8:30 p.m. Garden Club Thursday, May 5 5:30 a.m. At the Ilsley: Northwest Passage 6:30 a.m. YOGA 7 a.m. Chronique Francophone 7:30 a.m. The Story Matters 8 a.m. Middlebury Five-0 8:30 a.m. First Wednesday 10 a.m. Poets 3:40 p.m. At the Ilsley: Northwest Passage 4:30 p.m. Growing Bright Futures 5 p.m. Community Bulletin Board 5:30 p.m. Garden Club and Gardening 7:30 p.m. Story Matters 8 p.m. Middlebury Five-0 8:30 p.m. Vermont Board of Education Friday, May 6 5:30 a.m. Poets 6:30 a.m. Yoga 7 a.m. Growing Bright Futures 7:30 a.m. Chronique Francophone 8 a.m. Middlebury Five-0 8:30 a.m. UD-3 Board 9:30 a.m. Poets 12:30 p.m. Vermont Board of Education 5:30 p.m. The Story Matters 6 p.m. Yoga 6:30 p.m. Chronique Francophone
7 p.m. DCF Challenge 8:30 p.m. At the Ilsley: Northwest Passage 9:30 p.m. Poets Saturday, May 7 5 a.m. At the Ilsley: Northwest Passage 6 a.m. Yoga 6:20 a.m. Bulletin Board 6:30 a.m. Middlebury Five-0 9 a.m. Chronique Francophone 9:30 a.m. Middlebury Five-0 10 a.m. At the Ilsley: Northwest Passage 2 p.m. Growing Bright Futures 2:30 p.m. The Story Matters 3 p.m. Poets 4:30 p.m. DCF Challenge 6 p.m. Hiking Kilimanjaro 7:30 p.m. The Story Matters 8 p.m. First Wednesday Sunday, May 8 5 a.m. Rock Gardens 6 a.m. Poets 7:10 a.m. Yoga 7:30 a.m. Chronique Francophone 8 a.m. At the Ilsley: Poets 11:30 a.m. The Story Matters Noon DCF Challenge 1:30 p.m. Middlebury Five-0 2 p.m. Poets 5:30 p.m. Chronique Francophone 6 p.m. Growing Bright Futures 7 p.m. Julius Caesar 8 p.m. The Story Matters 8:30 p.m. At the Ilsley: Northwest Passage Monday, May 9 4:45 a.m. Hiking Kilimanjaro 6 a.m. Poets 7 a.m. Middlebury Five-0 9 a.m. Chronique Francophone 9:30 a.m. Yoga 10 a.m. Poets Noon Growing Bright Futures 12:30 p.m. The Story Matters 1 p.m. Vermont Board of Education 6 p.m. Poets
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Quartet brings spirit of Gypsy jazz to Ripton The Ripton Community Coffee House, a nonprofit community concert series, welcomes acoustic jazz ensemble Rhythm Future Quartet on Saturday, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ripton Community House in Ripton. Rhythm Future Quartet has a straightforward agenda: to keep the spirit of Gypsy jazz alive and ex-
Sky Williams, senior dance concert at college
panding in today’s musical universe. The virtuosic foursome, named for a Django Reinhardt tune, offers up a newly minted sound, influenced by the classic Hot Club of France, yet wholly contemporary. Led by violinist Jason Anick and guitarist Olli Soikkeli, the quartet performs dynamic and lyrical arrangements of both Gypsy jazz standards and original compositions that draw upon diverse international rhythms and musical idioms. With Max O’Rourke on second guitar and Greg Loughman on bass, Rhythm Future is dedicated to expanding the boundaries of a vital musical genre. As always, the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. with an open-mike set, followed by the featured performers. Open-mike performers are encouraged to call in advance and reserve one of the four open-mike slots. Admission to the coffeehouse is $3 kids (12 and under), $10 general admission, and $15 generous admission. The economically challenged may pay what they can afford. Refreshments will benefit Addison County Teens. The coffeehouse is held on the first Saturday of each month, except August. For more information, contact Richard Ruane or Andrea Chesman at 388-9782. THE RICOCHET DUO Ricochet Duo, the collaboration between pianist Rose Chancler and percussionist Jane Boxall, perform at Brandon Music on Saturday, at
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Rhythm Future Quartet in Ripton 7:30 p.m. Their program, called Adirondack conservationist, self“Wired,” is a new electroacoustic proclaimed woodswoman, author and minimalist concert program that and friend, Anne LaBastille. explores crossover between classiTickets are $20. A pre-concert cal and popular styles, dinner is also available emphasizing rhythm and for $20. Reservations the interlocking of piano are recommended for the and marimba sounds. show and required for The duo will perform dinner. Venue is BYOB. works by Nancy Van De Call 247-4295 or e-mail Vate, Marc Mellits, Paul info@brandon-music.net Elwood, Steve Reich for reservations or for by Greg Pahl and Teresa Procaccini, more information. Branamong others. don Music is located at The duo is dedicated 62 Country Club Road in to celebrating the music of the 21st Brandon. century and actively promotes the ‘A FUNNY THING’ AT THT works of living composers. They The Middlebury Community have crafted multiple programs over Players production of “A Funny the course of their collaboration, Thing Happened on the Way to ranging from a program of music by the Forum” continues at 8 p.m. on women composers to a broad-rang- Thursday at the Town Hall Theater. ing selection of ragtime and tango Repeat performances will be at 8 music, as well as a tribute to the late p.m. on Friday and 2 and 8 p.m. on
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Saturday. Take a scheming slave, two innocent virgins — male and female, a lech, his harridan wife, a senile old coot, a madam, a vainglorious military bully, and a neurotic flunky continually on the verge of nervous collapse. Mix them with an assortment of courtesans and slaves, and add a plot filled with mysterious potions, mistaken identities and cunning subterfuges, and what do you end up with? A hilarious musical based on one of the oldest stories in the world. Literally. Join your friends for an evening of laughs and music. MCP musicals tend to sell out so don’t wait: Get your tickets now. Tickets are $15 for the Thursday shows, $23 for all other performances ($18 for students with ID), and can be purchased at the THT box office, 382-9222, or online at townhalltheater.org. SENIOR DANCE CONCERT 2016 Middlebury College senior dance majors Sky Williams and Otto Pierce will present their thesis concert, titled “Through the Fire,” on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. in the dance theater of the Mahaney Center for the Arts. “Through the Fire” culminates a year of research in this evening of diverse movement and multidisciplinary media. Williams’ work, “Already knowing that we are to be reckoned with,” investigates violence, tenderness and the gray space in between. Pierce’s work, “Warrior,” follows a hero-in-the-making as he embarks on a high-energy adventure in search of his friends, his humanity and his warrior spirit. Tickets are $12 for the general public. For more information, call 443-6433 or visit go.middlebury. edu/arts. INT’L FILM SERIES The 2015-2016 Hirschfield International Film Series concludes on Saturday at Middlebury College with the 2014 French/Mauritanian film “Timbuktu,” directed by Abderrahmane Sissako. Not far from Timbuktu, Kidane lives peacefully in the dunes with (See Arts Beat, Page 11)
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Arts Beat (Continued from Page 10) his family. In town, the people suffer under a Jihadist regime of terror determined to control their faith. Everything changes when Kidane accidentally kills the fisherman who slaughtered his beloved cow. “Each scene is breathtaking, such as the unforgettable soccer game played with no ball,� says Farran Smith Nehme, New York Post. The film, in French and Arabic with English subtitles, will be shown at 3 and again at 8 p.m. in Dana Auditorium on College Street. It’s free. Some of the films in this series may be inappropriate for children. EDGEWATER GALLERY A new exhibit for May, “Susanne Strater: Structure,� has just opened at Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls. Focusing on rooftops from Middlebury to Montreal, Germany to Luxembourg, Strater’s pastels use both warm and cool tones, heavily layered on paper to draw you in to the pieces. The dynamic use of light versus dark holds your attention as you explore the spaces in and around the rooftops and buildings, discovering new details each time you return to the painting. Edgewater Gallery will host an opening reception on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. For further information on Susanne Strater and her exhibition, “Structure,� call 458-0098, email info@edgewatergallery-vt.com or visit edgewatergallery-vt.com. TWO BROTHERS TAVERN There will be two live performances this week at Two Brothers Tavern in Middlebury. Join Two Brothers every Wednesday at 9 p.m. for The Open Mic, an evening of music, comedy, or anything else, alternatively 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, on Saturday, the tavern presents Folks Up In Treetops at 9 p.m. This band emerged in December 2012 in Burlington, with the mission of bringing the music of the Grateful Dead to the music fans of Chittenden County and beyond. There is a $3 cover charge. For more information, call Two Brothers at 388-0002.
“Skylineâ€? by Susanne Strater at Edgewater Gallery SHAKESPEARE AT COLLEGE There will be a performance of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,â€? at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday in Middlebury College’s Wright Memorial Theater on Chateau Road off College Street. Repeat performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. This will be a fresh production of Shakespeare’s classic comedy, directed by ClĂĄudio Medeiros. There will be a post-performance discussion on Friday. Tickets are $12 for the general public. For more information, visit middlebury.edu/arts or call 4433168. CHORAL CONCERT The Middlebury College Community Chorus, conducted by Jeff Rehbach and accompanied by Timothy Guiles, will perform at 2 p.m. on Sunday in Robison Concert Hall at the Mahaney Center for the Arts. The 80-voice chorus welcomes spring with its popular Mother’s Day concert including a delightful mix of choral works from times past and present. With a history that dates back more than 150 years, the chorus brings singers together from on and off campus to present this joyful performance. It’s free, and the public is welcome. JAZZ ENSEMBLE The Sound Investment Jazz Ensemble, with Dick Forman directing, will perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday in Robison Concert Hall at the Mahaney Center for the Arts. Middlebury College’s big band swings into spring with a concert that’s sure to set toes tapping and fingers snapping. It’s free and the public is welcome.
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Author discusses his search for a famed environmental writer MIDDLEBURY — Norwich University Assistant Professor of English Sean Prentiss will read from and sign “Finding Abbey: The Search for Edward Abbey and His Hidden Desert Grave” at the Vermont Book Shop in Middlebury on Thursday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m. When the great environmental writer Edward Abbey died in 1989, four of his friends buried him secretly in a hidden desert spot that no one would ever find. The final resting place of the Thoreau of the American West remains unknown and has become part of American SEAN PRENTISS folklore. In this book a young writer who The NOBA committee called “Findwent looking for Abbey’s grave ing Abbey” a “brilliant creative treat combines an account of his quest for us: a seeker’s quest in which we with a creative biography of Abbey. learn about Abbey (the sought afPrentiss takes readers across the ter) and Prentiss (the seeker). It’s a country as he gathers clues from warm-hearted and elegantly written his research, travel and interviews work and simply a joy to read. And with some of Abbey’s the grave? Does he closest friends — in- The final resting find it? That’s the best cluding Jack Loef- place of the surprise of all.” fler, Ken “Seldom Prentiss is a writer Thoreau of Seen” Sleight, David who focuses on crethe American Petersen and Doug ative and environmenPeacock. Along the West remains tal essays and poems. way, Prentiss exam- unknown and He also publishes ines his own sense has become part magazine articles and of rootlessness as he is the creative editor of American attempts to unravel for Backcountry magfolklore. Abbey’s complicated azine. When he is not legacy, raising larger writing, traveling, caquestions about the meaning of noeing, mountain biking or drinkplace and home. ing a dark beer, Prentiss teaches at Winner of the 2015 National Norwich University. There he runs Outdoor Book Award (NOBA) for the Norwich University Writers History/Biography, the book re- Series and the Chameleon Literary counts Prentiss searching for the Journal. ghost of Edward Abbey and then For more information, contact settling with his wife, Sarah, on a Jenny Lyons at 802-388-2061 or small lake in northern Vermont. jenny@vermontbookshop.com.
Career Center scholarship deadline is May 6 MIDDLEBURY — The Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center Guidance Department is now accepting scholarship applications from graduating PAHCC seniors who have a demonstrated commitment to career and community and who plan to pursue further education after graduating. This scholarship provides $1,000 per year for up to four years of higher education. The scholarship is made possible by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce, which sponsors an annual golf tournament to support higher education for youth who at-
tend any of the county’s public or private high schools, choose to enroll in a program at the Hannaford Career Center, and plan on attending a college, university or other post-secondary training program. Last year’s scholarship recipient is Siobhan Haggett who graduated from Vergennes Union High School where she was a member of both the National Technical Honor Society and the National Art Honor Society. She is currently attending Maine College of Art, majoring in art and enjoying all of the opportunities that are available to her.
“The HCC Golf Scholarship has really helped me to make all of this possible. I am extremely thankful,” said Haggett. This year’s golf tournament will take place at the Ralph Myhre Golf Course on June 24, and interested individuals or teams can learn how to participate by calling Sue Hoxie at the Addison County Chamber at 388-7951. The deadline for applying for this year’s scholarship is Friday, May 6, and applications are available from Guidance Coordinator Brenda Logee.
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Town-by-town Green Up coordinators named By GAEN MURPHREE ADDISON COUNTY — Last year more than 21,000 Vermonters in all 255 municipalities helped to pick up more than 200 tons of trash statewide for the 2015 Green Up Day. In Addison County, volunteers from Addison through Whiting helped pick up more than 20 tons of trash, including 302 tires; 29 computers, CD players and televisions; 10 appliances; three propane cylinders and one oil filter, according to the Addison County Solid Waste Management District’s trash tally. A Vermont first-Saturday-in-May tradition since 1970, this year’s Green Up Day will be this coming Saturday, May 7. The following is a town-by-town
listing of Green Up Day activities around the county, as compiled by ACSWMD. For more information, call the town Green Up coordinator listed below. Addison. Volunteers can contact organizer Starr Phillips for bags and to coordinate cleanup areas on local roads. The town dump truck will be parked behind the Addison Community Baptist Church at the intersection of Routes 17 and 22A to receive trash bags from the evening of May 7 through the morning of May 9. Coordinator: Starr Phillips, 759-2421. Bridport. Bags are available in the town clerk’s office during regular hours. Dump trucks will be at the town clerk’s office during Green Up weekend for folks to drop off bags. Coordinator: Bridport Town Clerk
Valerie Bourgeois, 758-2483. Bristol. Bags are available May 2 through May 6 at the town clerk’s office, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Bags are available on Green Up Day at the town green, 8 a.m.-noon. Bags can be left along curbsides on Green Up Day or brought to the former town landfill on Pine Street. Coordinator: Dave Rosen, 453-5655. Cornwall. Bags are available at the town hall, this Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Trucks will be parked at Bingham Memorial School from Friday evening through Monday morning, May 6-9, to drop off bags. Coordinator: Sue Johnson, 462-2775. Ferrisburgh. Bags are available at the town clerk’s office Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and
on Green Up Day at the Ferrisburgh Central School parking lot, 9-10 a.m. Bag drop-off is at the town garage sand pile (across from the new garage) on Green Up Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Coordinator: Deb Healy, 4752944. Goshen. Bags will be handed out door to door or can be picked up at the town office. Trucks will pick up bags left on the side of the road on Saturday. A barbecue for volunteers will be held at the town office parking lot, rain or shine, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Coordinator: David Sabatini, 2476350. Granville. Bags will be available at the Moss Glen Grange Hall, 82 Post Office Hill Road, on Green Up Day, starting at 8 a.m. and should be returned to the grange hall. Refreshments for volunteers will be provided all day. Coordinator: Danial Sargeant, 349-5774. Hancock. Bags will be available at the Hancock Town Hall on Green Up Day, starting at 8 a.m., and should be returned by noon. A lunch for volunteers will be held at the town hall at noon. Coordinator: Jack Ross, 767-9157. Leicester. For information, call Coordinator Kate Briggs at 2475305. Lincoln. Bags can be picked up all week at the Lincoln General Store during regular business hours. On Green Up Day, bags can be picked up at the fire station, 8-11 a.m. A Volunteer Appreciation Picnic will be held at the fire station, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. There will be a raffle for kids (must be present to win). Coordinator: Dawn Mikkelson, 453-7029. Middlebury. Bags can be picked up at the town office, Ilsley Public Library, Otter Creek Brewery and at the town garage on Route 7. Dropoff for bags at the town garage, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Coordinator: Peg Martin, 388-7697. Monkton. Bags will be available at the Monkton Town Hall Monday through Friday, during regular business hours, and on Green Up Day, 8
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a.m.-noon. Drop off bags at the town garage May 7 or 8 in the designated areas marked with Green Up signs. Coordinator: Janet Kimball, 4532675. New Haven. Pick up bags on the town green (across from the Village Green Market and the New Haven Congregational Church) on Green Up Day, 9-11 a.m. Tied Green Up bags should be put on the side of the road for the crew to pick up. Residents are encouraged to report any dumping sites. Coordinator: Suzy Roorda, 453-5978. Orwell. Bags can be picked up Monday through Saturday at Buxton’s Store, Orwell Gas N Go and at the town clerk’s office during regular business hours. Drop off bags from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be a raffle for kids who turn in bags on May 7. Coordinator: Cindy Watrous, 948-2751. Panton. Bags can be picked up at the Panton Town Hall and at the town garage on Green Up Day. Return bags to the town garage. Coordinator: Louise Giovanella, 7592529. Ripton. Pick up bags at the Ripton Country Store or at the town office, Monday through Saturday during regular business hours. Bags can be dropped off at the Ripton town shed or left on the roadside, May 6-10. Coordinator: Warren King, 388-4082. Salisbury. Volunteers can pick up bags at the Kampersville General Store on Green Up Day, 8-10 a.m. Bags can be left along main roads in Salisbury on Green Up Day or taken to the Salisbury landfill during regular business hours. Coordinator: Christine Turner, 352-4778. Shoreham. Bags are available at the town clerk’s office, Platt Memorial Library and town garbage and recycling drop-off center. On Green Up Day, bags available at the fire station. Drop-off location on Green Up Day is the red barn next to the fire station, 9 a.m.-noon. Scrap metal (See Green Up, Page 15)
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Captain Green Up (Continued from Page 1) made the mess, so let’s pick it up and make the place look nice. “So we’re modeling community service, and it’s something everybody can do, and it’s something that the more numbers the better job we do,” he continued. “We like to encourage everybody pitching in to make it a better place.” For more than four decades, Vermonters have gone out on the first Saturday of May and picked up trash along roadsides, in the woods and fields, and at clandestine garbage dumps under the auspices of Vermont Green Up Day (See story on local Green Up activities on page 14). Brakeley begins with his Green Up planning with an “attack map,” which divides the area around MUMS into 30 zones to be assigned to the school’s 30 TAs (teacher advi-
sory groups). ing the MUMS trash “We green up our “As a social patrol, he has a good whole neighborhood studies teacher, idea of the likeliest around the middle I’m always hot spots. school,” Brakeley looking for some The day before the said. “So we go out way to practice event, as he did last to Route 7, we go Thursday, Brakewhat I preach … over to Creek Road, ley announces over and we go to Han- And I kind of like the school’s PA sysnaford’s. Then we get the concept of tem that he’s been in even south of us as ‘Let’s pick up the contact with Captain far as the Residence mess.’ We made Green Up and has at Otter Creek. All the mess, so let’s some announcements those neighborhoods to relay on the Cappick it up and we do it all.” tain’s behalf. BrakeThe week before make the place ley reminds students the school’s Green look nice.” to wear old clothes Up event, Brakeley — Peter Brakeley and sensible shoes, to usually walks the “atbring their own plastack map” himself, to tic grocery bag to help see if his distribution of kid power pick up the trash, to be respectful of (plus adults) is sufficient to the ar- property and helpful while Greening eas with the greatest concentrations Up, and then — on Captain Green of trash. After three decades of lead- Up’s behalf — thanks them in advance for helping. “The last thing I told them, I said, ‘Now, just a word of caution because when Captain comes flying in here tomorrow sometimes there’s a sonic boom when he throttles down to land.’ Some seventh-graders, it really piques their interest, so I say, ‘Don’t worry if you hear a loud noise at about two o’clock tomorrow because it’s just the Captain throttling down to land.’” On the day of the event, each TA gets its own Green Up trash bag and each kid gets one cotton glove. Brakeley says the school collects, washes and then re-uses the gloves every year. The school’s efforts usually pull in enough trash to just about fill a school dumpster, Brakeley said. Then everybody gets a Popsicle, courtesy, Brakeley adds, of Hannaford Supermarket. Brakeley’s favorite part of MUMS Green Up is his pride in the students’ accomplishments. “It’s amazing how they really will own it and really want to do a good job. And sometimes the kids that you think would probably least be likely to do a good job, they do maybe the best job. It’s really remarkable like that,” he said. “If you could see the areas that we go into, it’s amazing what a job we do.” Given that he’s taught anywhere from 70 to 90 students a year, Brakeley has likely engaged close to 3,000 young people in Vermont’s 46-yearold Green Up tradition. CAPTAIN GREEN UP rallies middle school students during one of An important moment for Brakemany cleanup days Middlebury Union Middle School has hosted over ley is just before the MUMS Green the years. Courtesy photo Up begins when he is mysteriously
CAPTAIN GREEN UP poses with Middlebury Union Middle School students during a cleanup gathering at the school. Students, teachers and staff clean up trash near the school every year in the days before Green Up Day, scheduled this year for Saturday, May 7.
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called out — somehow every single year — to an important meeting. This year, Brakeley had to attend a meeting at Middlebury College that began shortly before two o’clock. Shortly after Brakeley headed out of MUMS, Captain Green Up mysteriously arrived in his signature superhero regalia. Captain Green Up’s supersonic green cape and outer clothing are made from certified 1983 Green Up Vermont bags — which happens to be the first year Brakeley spearheaded the project and led MUMS on its first trash outing. His green mask, decorated with magic marker lightning bolts, appears to be cut out of heavy duty manila envelopes stapled to an elastic band — and perhaps laced with kryptonite. The Captain’s towering NinjaTurtle green hat sports a Captain Green Up name tag, a peace sign, both “Nixon Now” and “Bernie ’92” campaign buttons, a photo of one of Brakeley’s high school English
teachers (he graduated from Middlebury Union High School in 1971 and began teaching middle school with some of his own former teachers as colleagues), and a miniature troll with long, pink hair. Undoubtedly, each of these talismans holds some part of Captain Green Up’s enduring power to delight middle schoolers and get them happily engaged in picking up trash all over their community. Brakeley attributes the genesis of Captain Green Up to “a bunch of teachers being knuckleheads ... just monkeying around.” Anyone who has seen the gleam in Brakeley’s eyes knows that the true power behind the supersonic superhero is likely to be the love and respect for each kid and the joy in teaching that powers a truly gifted teacher and the generosity that goes with sharing this particular community service task with each new generation. Reporter Gaen Murphree is at gaenm@addisonindependent.com.
week at the Weybridge Recycling Center. Volunteers are asked to indicate their chosen clean-up area on the map. Bags should be left by the side of the road on Green Up Day, out of the lanes of traffic. Hot dogs and doughnuts will be available on Green Up Day at the Weybridge Congregational Church, 9-11 a.m.
Coordinator: Megan Sutton, 5452475. Whiting. Pick up bags at the town clerk’s office during regular business hours or by calling the Green Up coordinator. Take bags to the town shed on Green Up Day or leave them along the roadside. Coordinator: Becky Bertrand, 623-6325.
Green Up (Continued from Page 14) will also be accepted. Coordinator: Brie Patterson, 897-2840. Starksboro. Volunteers can pick up bags on Green Up Day at the Jerusalem Corners Country Store, the town garage and the town clerk’s office. Return bags to the town garage. Coordinator: Marcia Perry,
434-2462. Vergennes. Bags are available leading up to Green Up Day at Vergennes City Hall during regular business hours or on Green Up Day at Vergennes City Park, 8 a.m.-noon. Volunteers are asked to leave bags along the roadside on Green Up Day. Coordinator: Lowell Bertrand,
877-6960. Waltham. Green Up bags will be available starting May 3 in the shed on the north side of Waltham Town Hall. Return bags to the shed on Green Up Day. Coordinator: Town Clerk Mary Ann Castimore, 8773641. Weybridge. Bags available all
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Elevator lift installed at Congo church in Shoreham SHOREHAM — The Shoreham Congregational Church recently installed an elevator lift to enable better access to its sanctuary level. Now it is easier for people to attend worship services as well as special events like weddings, funerals and the annual Jamaican Hymn Sing. The elevator is the first of three ambitious projects to update the historic church building erected in 1846. Next on the list is to repair the floor in the lower level, which is used for various public and private events. The estimated cost of $30,000 for this stage must be raised before construction can begin. Several fundraising efforts are under way. Tax-deductible donations can be made payable to Shoreham Congregational Church with a memo for the Restoration Fund and mailed to PO Box 177, Shoreham, VT 05770.
Affordable housing project ready to build Ground-breaking in Waltham in May
THE REV. CHRISTINA Del Piero, pastor of the Shoreham Congregational Church, holds the door of the church’s new elevator open for Howard Campbell and May Small.
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By ANDY KIRKALDY WALTHAM — A Waltham affordable housing project about a decade in the making is now expected to be ready for occupancy later this year, according to Addison County Community Trust Executive Director Elise Shanbacker. The McKnight Lane Affordable Housing Development, on the Vergennes border on the west side of South Maple Street, will offer seven modular duplexes on the 2.3-acre site that once housed the Gevry Trailer Park. Depending on the number of members in families, the homes — built by Vermont company VerMod and described as “Net Zero high performance” — will be available for renters with incomes ELISE SHANBACKER that range from below $29,820 for individuals to $42,600 for households with four members, ac- several years about acquiring their cording to community trust docu- property. The last tenant moved ments. out of the former Gevry Trailer Shanbacker is optimistic folks Park in 2009. can begin to move in by the end Now, things are happening on of 2016. the ground, starting shortly after “We are anticipating beginning the late-March land purchase. lease up in November or Decem“That (purchase) allowed us ber of this year,” she wrote in an to start remediation on two trailemail. ers that were found to Shanbacker said the have asbestos, and we Addison County Com- “That cleared some trees on munity Trust — ACCT (purchase) the property as well,” for short — received allowed Shanbacker said. “So its Act 250 permit in us to start already people might mid-April and plans remediation notice some changes.” to close on its conMore is on tap shorton two trailers struction financing ly, Shanbacker said — by mid-May, allow- that were the deteriorating old ing for a late-month found to have mobile homes should g r o u n d - b r e a k i n g . asbestos, and be gone by the end of Other permits, includ- we cleared this week. ing Waltham zoning some trees on “The next big step approval, were already people will notice is the property in hand. that the trailers will be Including the March as well. removed,” she said. 25 land purchase from So already Last week, ACCT former owners Rheal people might also reached an agreeand Gail Gevry, the notice some ment with Vergennes project cost is estito cooperate on a sidechanges.” mated at $3 million. walk to be extended — Elise almost 500 feet to the A blend of affordable Shanbacker site along South Mahousing tax credits, Vermont Housple Street. The trust ing Conservation Board backing had budgeted for gravel, but the and a Community Development city said it could not easily plow Block Grant is providing project and maintain a gravel sidewalk. funding. The city and ACCT struck a deal The project is named after Shan- in which ACCT will prep for the backer’s predecessor as ACCT sidewalk and finish the landscapexecutive director, the late Terry ing, and the city will pave and McKnight. McKnight worked for maintain it. years to make this project — one According to ACCT’s materiof a number of affordable housing als, the homes will be placed in developments, apartment build- “a park-like setting near Otter ings and mobile home parks the Creek.” Two homes will be fully trust oversees in the county — be- handicap accessible. Those intercome a reality. ested in leasing a McKnight Lane McKnight first met with the unit may call the ACCT’s rental Waltham Planning Commission office at (802) 877-3749 or email in February 2010 to propose the erika@addisontrust.org for more project, and at that point had al- information. ready spoken with the Gevrys Andy Kirkaldy is at andyk@adseveral times over the previous disonindependent.com.
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MONDAY
Wins put Tiger girls’ lax alone at the top MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Union High School girls’ lacrosse team took over first place in Division I with a pair of wins in the latter half of last week. At 5-0, the Tigers are the last unbeaten team in D-I, but have played four of five games at home and will face challenges from Essex, South Burlington and Mount Mansfield in their next three games. On Wednesday, the Tigers edged visiting Champlain Valley, 6-4, as Emma Best scored three goals; Satchel McLaughlin, Emma Donahue and Andi Boe added a goal apiece; and goalie Raven Payne made 11 saves. Goalie Bailee Pudvar made 13 saves for the 2-2 Redhawks. On Saturday, the Tigers topped Burlington, 12-5, as Best racked up four goals and an assist and Emma Donahue scored three times. Andi Boe added two goals and four assists and Isabel Rosenberg scored twice, and Payne again recorded 11 saves. Kaleigh Vachereau stopped 17 shots for the 1-3 Seahorses (1-3).
Score BOARD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Lacrosse 4/27 MUHS vs. CVU ................................6-4 4/30 MUHS vs. Burlington .....................12-5 Boys’ Lacrosse 4/27 Mt. Abe vs. OV...............................14-7 4/28 MUHS vs. Woodstock......................4-3 4/30 Stowe vs. Mt. Abe ............................6-5 4/30 GMVS vs. OV ................................16-7 4/30 VUHS vs. Randolph.......................12-7 4/30 CVU vs. MUHS ..............................10-4 Softball 4/27 Mt. Mansfield vs. VUHS.................10-4 4/27 Mt. Abe vs. Burlington....................20-1 4/27 MUHS vs. S. Burlington .................10-1 4/28 OV vs. Rutland ................................4-0 4/28 Mt. Abe vs. Essex ............................6-0 4/28 MUHS vs. VUHS .............................7-2 4/30 Mt. Abe vs. St. Albans......................3-1 4/30 MUHS vs. Rice ..............................28-5 4/30 VUHS vs. Burlington ......................19-2 4/30 Brattleboro vs. OV .........................12-1 Baseball 4/27 Mt. Mansfield vs. VUHS.................13-0 4/27 Burlington vs. Mt. Abe..................18-12 4/27 S. Burlington vs. MUHS .................12-0 4/28 Rutland vs. OV ..............................11-6 4/28 Essex vs. Mt. Abe ..........................14-1 4/28 MUHS vs. VUHS .............................9-3 4/30 St. Albans vs. Mt. Abe......................7-1 4/30 Rice vs. MUHS ..............................17-7 4/30 Burlington vs. VUHS ......................17-0
(See Scoreboard, Page 20)
SPORTS
MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School senior Bruce Wright struck out six and allowed just two earned runs in the Tigers’ 9-3 win over Vergennes last Thursday afternoon.
Independent photo/Trent Campbell
MUHS baseball tops visiting Commodores Other local teams come up short over weekend By ANDY KIRKALDY ADDISON COUNTY — The Middlebury Union High School baseball team’s first win since 2014 — which came at the expense of county rival Vergennes — highlighted local high school baseball in the latter half of last week. Unfortunately, that Thursday afternoon victory proved to be the only collective positive result, as MUHS, VUHS, Mount Abraham and Otter Valley all came up short in a series of other games, all against top Division I competition. MUHS VS. VUHS. On Thursday, the Tigers used two big innings, a four-run third and a five-run sixth, to subdue the Commodores, 9-3. Senior hurler Bruce Wright earned the complete-game win, allowing six hits and two earned runs, while walking two and striking out six. MUHS Coach Charlie Messenger said the result should give his team a shot in the arm. “It keeps their heads in the game. It keeps us on track as far as the practices and our work ethic. It shows that things are paying off,” Messenger said. “Not only was it a win, but it was a county rival. It’s big. They’ve been beating us the past few years. They’ve had good clubs. So this was a big win for the kids.” VUHS Coach Dwight Burkett tipped his cap to the Commodores, but was not happy about his team’s mistakes. “We had a couple innings where nobody execut-
ed,” Burkett said. “We didn’t execute and Middlebury did. They played a better ballgame. We need to play better.”
The Commodores took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first. Josh Sickles reached on an infield hit, (See Baseball, Page 20)
VERGENNES UNION HIGH School sophomore Casey Kimball knocks a grounder into the dirt during last week’s game in Middlebury.
Independent photo/Trent Campbell
Addison Independent, Monday, May 2, 2016 — PAGE 19
Tiger win over VUHS part of 3-game sweep Eagle softball wins two; others just one ADDISON COUNTY — Middlebury highlighted area high school softball action in the latter half of last week by sweeping three games, including a victory over rival Vergennes. In other action, Mount Abraham won two out of three, and the Commodores and Otter Valley each split a pair of games. TIGERS TAKE THREE On Thursday, MUHS hurler Payton Buxton struck out 12 and allowed only three hits as the Tigers earned a 7-2 victory over visiting VUHS. One of those hits was to Tamara Aunchman, who launched a tworun homer. Aunchman also took the pitching loss for VUHS. For the Tigers, Sondra Laroche drilled a home run, and Darcy Staats poked two doubles and drove home two runs to lead the attack. That followed a Wednesday game in which the Tigers defeated visiting South Burlington, SOFTBALL 10-1, as Buxton struck out 14 batters and homered. Staats and Abby LaRock each added two hits and two RBIs to power the MUHS offense. On Saturday, the Tigers improved to 5-1 by thumping winless host Rice, 28-5. LaRock earned the pitching win and added two hits, three runs and five RBIs. Bridget Audet singled and knocked out an RBI triple, and Hannah Lawrence doubled and drove in three runs. COMMODORES On Wednesday, visiting Mount Mansfield earned a 10-4 victory over the Commodores. Megan Martin took the pitching loss, while Nikki Salley and Becca Malloy each doubled and picked up an RBI. On Saturday, the Commodores thumped visiting Burlington, 19-2. Martin struck out seven and banged out three hits, scored four times and drove in a pair. Felicia Armell added three hits and three runs and Aunchman tripled, scored three runs and drove in two as the Commodores moved to 2-4. EAGLES On Wednesday, the Eagles pounded visiting Burlington, 201. Dani Forand drilled two homers for the Eagles, winning pitcher Rachael McCormick poked four hits, and Katelynn Ouellette and Brooke Perlee each finished with three hits, including a homer. On Thursday, Essex improved to 5-0 as ace Allie Rutz tossed a twohitter and struck out 13 Eagles in the Hornets’ 6-0 victory. McCormick took the loss, allowing eight hits and fanning four in six innings.
Wrap-Up
MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH School junior Payton Buxton, above, struck out 12 batters and allowed just three hits in the Tigers’ 7-2 win over visiting Vergennes last Thursday afternoon. VUHS senior Tamara Aunchman, right, took the loss on the mound but accounted for all of the Commodores’ runs with a two-run homer. Independent photos/Trent Campbell
The Eagles bounced back on Saturday from that setback, their first, to defeat visiting Division I BFA-St. Albans, 3-1, behind Audrey Shahan’s three-hit pitching. Perlee had two hits, and she, McCormick and Emily Aldrich picked up RBIs in the 4-1 Eagles’ three-run third inning. OTTERS On Thursday, the Otters blanked visiting Rutland, 4-0, as Courtney Bushey tossed a three-hitter, striking out five. On offense, Charlotte Winslow picked up two hits, scored once and drove in a run, and Amy Jones tripled and scored. On Saturday, visiting Brattleboro bested the Otters, 12-1, to improve to 6-1. OV dropped to 2-3. Jones had two of OV’s four hits against Colonel ace Hannah Wilson.
In boys’ tennis
Tigers make it look easy MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Union High School boys’ tennis team coasted to three wins late last week and improved to 4-0. On Thursday, the Tigers defeated visiting Harwood, 6-1. In individual matches: • At No. 1 singles, Nick Holmes (M) defeated Colin Tennelly (H), 6-2, 7-5. • At No. 2 singles, Jon Fitzcharles (M) defeated Bergan Allison (H), 6-4, 7-6. • At No. 3 singles, Payton Randolph (H) defeated Owen Hammel (M), 6-3, 6-3. • At No. 4 singles, Ziven McCarty (M) defeated Noah Eckstein (H), 6-0, 6-2. • At No. 5 singles, Jesse Rubin (M) defeated Thomas Reisken (H), 3-6, 6-1, 1-0. • At No. 1 doubles, Ben Silver and Max Mayone (M) defeated Ben Read and Conner Delaney (H), 6-4, 6-4. • At No. 2 doubles, Joao Pedro Ribeiro and Ronan Howlett (M) defeated Asher Martley and Harrison Davis (H), 2-6, 6-4, 1-0. On Friday, the Tigers blanked visiting North Country, 7-0: • At No. 1 singles, Fitzcharles (M) defeated Corey Davis (NC), 7-5, 6-0. • At No. 2 singles, Holmes (M) defeated Nathan Grimm (NC), 6-1, 6-0. • At No. 3 singles, McCarty (M) beat John DeRoehn (NC), 6-1, 6-0. • At No. 4 singles, Hammel (M) defeated Cody Raboin (NC), 6-0, 6-1. • At No. 5 singles, Ribeiro (M) defeated Nick Bliss (NC), 6-1, 6-3. Both doubles teams won by forfeit. On Saturday, the Tigers blanked host BFA-St. Albans, 7-0: • At No. 1 singles, Holmes (M) defeated Laurent Gagne (BFA), 7-5, 7-6. • At No. 2 singles, Fitzcharles (M) defeated Logan Mapes (BFA), 6-4, 7-6. • At No. 3 singles, Hammel (M) defeated Kristian Zivtiovic, (BFA) 7-6, 6-2. • At No. 4 singles, McCarty (M) defeated Tyler Jobber (BFA), 6-2, 6-0. • At No. 5 singles, Ruben won by forfeit. • At No. 1 doubles, Silver and Mayone (M) defeated Logan Biijole and Davey Bovens (BFA), 6-4, 6-1. • At No. 2 doubles, Ryan Miller and Jed Danforth (M) defeated Partier Lambert and Kevin Yeung, (BFA), 6-1, 2-6, 1-0.
MUHS Scholars’ Bowl team is fifth CHICAGO — The Scholars’ Bowl team from Middlebury Union High School posted a 10-4 overall record at the NAQT Small-School National Tournament in Chicago this weekend and tied for fifth out of 80 teams. Kevin Commo of the VermontNEA Scholars’ Bowl said this was a state record for wins at a national tournament. The team won three straight do-or-die playoff games. See a full story in Thursday’s edition of the Independent.
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Eagles, Tigers, VUHS boys’ lax win 1 each ADDISON COUNTY — Mount Abraham made it a season sweep of Otter Valley to highlight high school boys’ lacrosse action in the latter half of last week. Both the Eagles and Otters dropped other games, while Vergennes won its only outing and Middlebury split two contests. EAGLES OVER OTTERS On Wednesday, host OV earned a 4-3 halftime lead, but Mount Abe erupted in the second half for a 14-7 victory in a Division III clash. Charlie Meyer led the Eagles with five goals, including three straight to snap a 5-5 third-quarter tie, and two assists. Meyer’s strikes made it 8-5 entering the fourth, and Mount Abe pulled away in the final 12 minutes. For the Eagles, Owein LaBarr scored three goals and added three assists, Lucas Richter scored two goals and set up three goals, Dylan
Weaver notched two goals, and Phoenix King and Ryan Rougier added a goal apiece. Tucker Paradee backstopped the win in goal with 14 saves. Colton Leno netted four goals for OV, Erik Sherman scored three times, and Keenan Pratt contributed two assists. OV goalie Alec Stevens stopped 11 shots. On Saturday, visiting D-II Stowe dealt the 4-1 Eagles their first loss, 6-5, despite Paradee’s 20 saves. Richter and Labarr scored two goals apiece, and Meyer chipped in a goal and two assists. Also on Saturday, host Green Mt. Valley clipped OV, 16-7, dropping the Otters to 1-4. Leno again scored four goals, Will Ross tallied twice, and Pratt added one. Stevens (seven saves) and Jon McKeighan (six saves) split time in goal. COMMODORES PREVAIL
On Saturday, the Commodores cruised by visiting Randolph, 12-7. Tyler Crowningshield (four goals, three assists), Max Ratti-Bicknell (four goals) and Tyler Kepes (three goals, two assists) took care of the offense, and in goal Broc Clark made five saves and Aaron Welt made seven stops as VUHS moved to 2-1. TIGERS ONE FOR TWO On Thursday, the Tigers edged rival Woodstock, 4-3, as Trey Kaufmann scored the game winner with two minutes to go. Jack Donahue chipped in a goal and two assists, and goalies Doug DeLorenzo (two saves) and Eli Miller (nine stops) shared time. On Saturday, host Champlain Valley topped the Tigers, 10-4. Kaufmann scored three times and DeLorenzo stopped five shots as the Tigers dipped to 2-2.
Baseball (Continued from Page 18) moved to third on a stolen base and ground out, and scored on Devon Kimball’s infield hit. The Tigers rallied for four runs, two earned, in the third off losing pitcher Hunter O’Connor (six hits, six strikeouts, six earned runs, four walks and a hit batter in six innings). O’Connor walked Skyler Devlin, who was then erased when Pierson Beatty reached on a fielder’s choice. Austin Friend singled to put runners on first and second, and Simon Fischer followed with a sacrifice bunt. A throwing error allowed Fischer to reach, and the Commodores then botched a rundown when Fischer rounded first too far, allowing Beatty to score, with Friend behind him on the errant throw home. Patrick Messenger reached on an infield hit and stole second, and Fischer scored and Messenger reached third on a passed ball. Messenger came home on Wright’s infield hit to cap the rally. VUHS got a run back in the fourth. O’Connor reached on an error and scored on a Kimball double. But Wright remained in control: By throwing curves for strikes, often on the first pitch to hitters, Wright kept the Commodores guessing. “He kept them a little off-balance with his curveball,” Messenger said. The Commodores did have a golden chance to tie the game in the sixth. With two out, O’Connor singled and stole second and third. Devon Kimball walked, bringing Casey Kimball to the plate. With Devon Kimball running on the pitch, Casey Kimball laced a line drive — but right at Friend, the Tiger third baseman. “We had everything going,” Burkett said. “I had a hit-and-run on. We had two runners on and a line drive down the third-base line. What are you going to do? That ball gets through and you’ve got a tie game.” Regardless, the Tigers scored five times in the bottom of the inning, thanks in part to two one-out VUHS miscues: a dropped fly ball and a fail-
Score BOARD (Continued from Page 18)
COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Lacrosse 4/27 Midd. vs. Williams ................. 10-9 (OT) 4/30 Midd. vs. Tufts (Quarterfinal) .......14-10 Men’s Lacrosse 4/27 Williams vs. Midd. ..........................13-9 4/30 Midd. vs. Bates (Quarterfinal) ......11-10 Baseball 4/27 Plymouth vs. Midd. ..........................8-7
4/28 Midd. vs. Skidmore ..........................6-1 4/30 Trinity vs. Midd...............................13-8 4/30 Midd. vs. Trinity..............................15-7 Softball 4/27 Midd. vs. Plattsburgh .....................10-1 4/27 Midd. vs. Plattsburgh .....................10-1 4/29 Williams vs. Midd. ............................4-3 4/30 Williams vs. Midd. ...................... 3-2 (9) 4/30 Williams vs. Midd. ..........................11-3
Schedule
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls’ Lacrosse 5/2 MUHS at St. Albans ......................4 p.m. 5/3 Essex at MUHS .......................4:30 p.m. 5/5 MUHS at S. Burlington ............4:30 p.m. Boys’ Lacrosse 5/2 MUHS at St. Albans ......................4 p.m. 5/2 Mt. Abe at U-32.............................4 p.m. 5/2 Hartford at OV ..............................4 p.m. 5/4 OV at St. J ....................................4 p.m. 5/4 MUHS at Burr & Burton ................4 p.m. 5/6 Randolph at Mt. Abe .....................4 p.m. 5/7 VUHS at OV .................................3 p.m. 5/7 MUHS at S. Burlington .................3 p.m. Softball 5/3 VUHS at Spaulding..................4:30 p.m. 5/3 MUHS at Mt. Abe .....................4:30 p.m. 5/5 Mt. Abe at VUHS .....................4:30 p.m. 5/5 Colchester at MUHS ................4:30 p.m. 5/6 OV at Mt. Abe ..........................4:30 p.m. Baseball 5/3 VUHS at Spaulding..................4:30 p.m.
5/3 MUHS at Mt. Abe .....................4:30 p.m. 5/5 Mt. Abe at VUHS .....................4:30 p.m. 5/5 Colchester at MUHS ................4:30 p.m. 5/6 OV at Mt. Abe ..........................4:30 p.m. Track 5/3 VUHS at Milton ........................3:30 p.m. 5/3 MUHS et al at Mt. Abe ............3:30 p.m. COLLEGE SPORTS Women’s Lacrosse NESCAC Final Four at Trinity 5/7 Bates vs. Trinity ............................. Noon 5/7 Amherst vs. Midd. ....................2:30 p.m. 5/8 Final ............................................... Noon Men’s Lacrosse NESCAC Final Four at Tufts 5/7 Williams vs. Tufts ........................... Noon 5/7 Bowdoin vs. Midd. ........................3 p.m. 5/8 Final ............................................... Noon Baseball 5/4 Midd. at St. Joseph (VT) ...............4 p.m. 5/7 Bowdoin at Midd. (2)...................... Noon 5/8 Tufts at Midd. (2)....................12:30 p.m.
COMMODORE SENIOR JOSH Sickles beats the throw to Tiger second baseman Simon Fischer last Thursday afternoon in Middlebury.
Independent photo/Trent Campbell
ure to touch second base to get a force out after a ground ball with runners on first and second. The Tigers made the Commodores pay with RBI singles from Friend and Messenger and another RBI grounder from Wright. O’Connor also hit Fischer with a pitch with the bases loaded to force in a run. The Commodores scored in the seventh on singles by Will Wormer and Tom Richards and the only two walks Wright issued. But Wright picked a runner off second base and induced a groundout to end the threat. In all, Coach Messenger saw progress. “We’ve been improving every game. Not as much as I would like, but as long as we’re going in this direction I’m pleased,” he said. COMMODORES On Wednesday, visiting Mount Mansfield blanked the Commodores, 13-0. Wormer took the loss for
VUHS. On Saturday, Burlington’s Saul Minaya tossed a six-inning nohitter vs. the Commodores in a 17-0, six-inning victory that dropped the Commodores to 1-5, EAGLES On Wednesday, the Eagle offense broke loose, but Mount Abe couldn’t hold a late lead in an 18-12 loss to visiting Burlington, which scored nine times in the final two innings. Anthony Robideau tripled and doubled for Mount Abe, and Coleman Russell, Dustin Whitcomb, Chris Wood, George Bailey and Keion Correll added two hits apiece. On Thursday, host Essex rolled past the Eagles, 14-1. Bailey added two more hits for the Eagles and scored their run. Adam Whitcomb took the pitching loss. On Saturday, visiting BFA-St. Albans topped the 0-5 Eagles, 7-1. Wyatt Gendreau’s double was the only
COMMODORE JUNIOR HUNTER O’Connor hurls a pitch during last Thursday’s game against Middlebury. Vergennes lost the game, 9-3. Independent photo/Trent Campbell
Eagle hit, and Dustin Whitcomb took the pitching loss. TIGERS On Wednesday, the Tigers managed just two hits vs. three pitchers in a 12-0 setback vs. visiting South Burlington. On Saturday, host Rice defeated the Tigers, 17-7, dropping MUHS to
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operating suction harvesters and diving into the water to pull the milfoil from its base each summer. Remnants of the weed can re-sow into the lake bottom and produce more mature plants. Other, nonchemical remedies used by the association include snorkel hand-pulling by volunteers, installation of barrier matting on the lake bed, the introduction of a specific variety of water weevil that feeds on milfoil, boat launch inspections, and education programs. In spite of these dedicated efforts, milfoil has continued to make inroads into the lakes. In 2013, an estimated 3,600 bushels of milfoil were removed from the lake. This number expanded to 5,500 bushels in 2014, according to LDFLA statistics. “We are not getting ahead; we are falling behind,” Foley said of the milfoil problem. So the LDFLA made the decision this year to try herbicide over a fiveyear period. Foley said Renovate has been used with great success in several other Vermont lakes and ponds. The chemical will not harm other plants, fish or swimmers, he said. “It is safe and highly selective,” Foley said. But the association would issue advisories to homeowners and recreationists to refrain from swimming in the Renovate-treated areas for 24 to 48 hours after application, Foley said. There could be a second application of Renovate sometime this fall, officials said. The three regions being targeted are all shallow, mucky and inhospitable to divers. They are also not swept by aggressive currents, meaning the Renovate is likely to stay in place to do its work. And that work should become quickly visible — within around a day or two after application, according to Foley. “We’re not bombing the whole lake,” he stressed. Officials are shooting for midJune, during the middle of a week, for a company to introduce the Renovate, Foley said. That’s when there should be an ebb in the use of the lake by boats, swimmers and kayakers. State officials will require regular testing of the water to ensure the Renovate is working and is not
DAN GRAHAM WORKS aboard one of two milfoil-harvesting boats operated by the Lake Dunmore Fern Lake Association in July of 2013. Bushels of extracted milfoil can be seen in the foreground. The lake association will again use harvesters this summer, but will for the first time also use an herbicide. Independent file photo/Trent Campbell
negatively affecting the health of the lake, officials said. Estimated cost of this year’s Renovate program: Around $77,000 for Lake Dunmore, and $11,340 for Fern Lake. Future applications would vary based on results. The five-year application permit from the Department of Environmental Conservation would expire in 2020. Foley is very optimistic the permit will be granted. Association members have been very supportive of the milfoil attack strategy through the years. The LDFLA in 2013 launched a “Lakes Alive — Now and Forever” campaign aimed at raising at least $1.725 million to permanently endow the ongoing effort to clear nuisance aquatic weeds from the two bodies of water. That campaign ultimately netted a very impressive
$2 million. But it did not envision a regular herbicide program, so the LDFLA will gratefully accept new contributions to the cause. Leicester and Salisbury each contribute around $16,000 annually toward the LDFLA milfoil program. The state of Vermont also kicks in around $50,000, according to Foley. Meanwhile, the LDFLA will continue its non-chemical milfoil fighting efforts. The weed harvesters and divers will be omnipresent on the lakes during what is expected to be a protracted war on an insidious foe. “Unfortunately, I think this is the natural progression of things,” Foley said. “I don’t think we will ever eradicate it.” Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.
Free classses being offered by Vermont Adult Learning MIDDLEBURY — Vermont Adult Learning, at 282 Boardman St. in Middlebury, is offering three free classes for adults. Two of the classes teach computer basics, and one is for people who are learning the English language. The classes are: Computer 101: Fridays, May 6 and 20, and June 3; 9-11 a.m. This is a hands-on introduction to the computer for people with no or with very limited computer experience. Participants will learn how to use the mouse and keyboard, and how to navigate the desktop. They
will be introduced to the Internet and MS Word, and will learn how to send email. This course is available to everyone in the community and can be taken as many times as needed. Class size is limited to 8 participants so early sign-up is recommended. Computer 201: Wednesdays, May 11 and 25, and June 8 and 22; 2-4 p.m. This interactive computer lab is intended for people who already have basic computer experience. In this hands-on class you will learn how to download and manage computer files, use Google Docs, and get
an introduction to MS Excel. This course is available to everyone in the community and can be taken as many times as needed. Class size is limited to 8 participants so sign up early. ELL (English Language Learner), Mondays and Fridays in May and, June; times vary. This 2-hour class is for people who want to learn to speak, understand, read and write English. Call or text, in English or Spanish, Mary at 802-458-4016 to learn more. For more information about Vermont Adult Learning, call 388-4392.
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HOPE (Continued from Page 1) HOPE this year. donations, community food drives “We’re capturing surplus proand low-cost purchases from places duce, but at the same time, we want like the Vermont Food Bank. to create a more sustainable and But HOPE is increasingly look- reciprocal relationship with the ing to Mother Earth and the coun- farms,” Bradburn said. ty’s many generous farms for fresh Farms with which HOPE congrown vegetables. Thanks to fund- tracts are able to offer prices that ing through the Middlebury Natural vary based on whether the farm has Foods Co-op, HOPE has been able to pick, clean and package the proto hire a part-time loduce for the organizacal food access coordition. The price goes “We’re nator, Lily Bradburn. down if HOPE perAt this point, Brad- capturing forms some of the harburn is networking surplus vesting and packaging with several area chores itself, Bradburn produce, but at farms to line up gleansaid. ing opportunities this the same time, This year, Bradburn summer and fall. She we want to is starting out with is also contracting create a more a $1,000 budget for with farms to purchase contracted vegetables. sustainable specific varieties of It doesn’t sound like vegetables to stock the and reciprocal a lot of money, but it food shelf and make relationship can stretch a long way, wholesome soups Montross said. with the available to clients in The organization farms.” quart-sized containers. also enjoys a close re— Lily Bradburn, lationship with the PaBradburn is now reHOPE food access tricia Hannaford Cacruiting and training coordinator reer Center (PHCC). groups of community volunteers who, with The center has use of farmers’ permission, mobile flash-freezing will pick and/or sort through veg- equipment that allows the HOPE etables destined for HOPE clients. vegetables to be frozen in a fraction It’s a major effort that is expected of the time it would take to do so in to supplant some of the traditional, a conventional unit. processed food-shelf material with “It cools the new soup fast so you more healthy, locally sourced veg- can store it more quickly,” Bradgies, noted HOPE Executive Direc- burn said. tor Jeanne Montross. She credited And PHCC has also agreed to former state representative and cur- raise and process 150 to 200 chickrent Golden Russet Farm co-own- ens and 25 to 30 turkeys for HOPE er Will Stevens of Shoreham for this year, according to center Direcspearheading the annual gleaning tor Lynn Coale. effort around four years ago. HOPE recruited about 20 volunHOPE last year forged alliances teers to pick and process vegetables with 17 Addison County farms, last year. Some were Middlebury which agreed to provide surplus College students, others were from vegetables for free or dedicate a area religious organizations, and fraction of their harvest to the food some were community-minded shelf at bargain prices. All told, the farms generated a combined total of 10,900 pounds of crops last year for HOPE, according to Montross. And that was a year when many farms didn’t have a lot of surplus veggies, Bradburn stressed. Those crops — including carrots, potatoes, spinach, beets, beans, tomatoes and corn — are quickly cleaned and processed for immediate consumption or blanched for a trip to the freezer so they can continue to benefit clients throughout the winter and into the spring. Bradburn is spending a lot of time right now making soups with some of last fall’s harvest, mixed with various proteins — such as chicken and some of the 400 pounds of recently donated sausage. She and her helpers have made around 88 gallons of soup so far this year. “Lily is strengthening our partnerships with the farmers, targeting JOHN FALLON, A food shelf crops that can be frozen during the volunteer at Helping Overcome winter,” Montross said. Poverty’s Effects in Middlebury, Bradburn is currently network- stocks homemade soups in ing with a half-dozen area farms the shelf’s refrigerator Tuesday to line up a harvest for this fall. morning. HOPE officials have working with area farms Golden Russet, the Elmer Farm been to glean and purchase produce and the Lester Farm are just a few to help sustain the food shelf examples of farms working with through the year.
DAVE AND PAT Anderson work in the Hannaford Career Center kitchen recently to make soup for Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects. HOPE has started making its own soups using local produce to help stock its Middlebury food shelf. Independent photos/Trent Campbell
folks with green thumbs, Bradburn said. One of the most dedicated HOPE helpers has been Middlebury Selectwoman Laura Asermily. She provided critical support during a period prior to Bradburn coming on board. “I’d been involved in processing local apples for HOPE with my faith community,” Asermily said. “In preparing to do this again, I learned that HOPE didn’t have a gleaner and needed some help collecting food from local farms during the peak harvest season while they searched for a replacement. I agreed to collect produce from Elmer Farm which included tons of healthy organic carrots with im-
perfections that would make them hard to sell at market but so appreciated by HOPE. I thought about all the hard work that went into growing and harvesting that food by Elmer Farm and how generous they were to offer it to HOPE. It was important to pitch in to make sure that all this hard work didn’t go to waste, so I also helped HOPE organize volunteers to process apples and carrots for freezing at the Career Center until Lily could manage it.” Right now, farmers are planting crops. HOPE and its volunteers will allow Mother Nature to do its thing during the next few months. “The job gets most labor-intensive in late August through No-
vember,” Bradburn said. “Now it’s mostly making soup, a lot of administrative prep, and trying to get out to a lot of different events and looking for volunteers.” A lot is riding on the gleaning effort. The HOPE food shelf serves 500 to 600 people each month, according to Montross. She noted HOPE last year surveyed its food shelf clients, and a good majority indicated they prefer fresh and frozen vegetables to those stored in a can. Anyone interested in the HOPE gleaning program, or who would like to volunteer in the effort, may call HOPE at 388-3608. Reporter John Flowers is at johnf@addisonindependent.com.
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Addison County’s Humane Society GUINEA PIGS Females, less than 1 year old. Fiddle, Lima, Parsnip, Squash, and Turnip are five guinea pigs brought in together. They haven’t not been handled a lot, but they are friendly and with some TLC they will make great furry friends! Guinea pigs are social critters, so these little ladies needs to be adopted with a buddy or go to a home that already has guinea pigs.
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MIDDLEBURY — Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society, recently received a $1,500 grant from the Vermont Community Foundation’s Small and Inspiring grants program. The grant will help further Homeward Bound’s mission to educate the community and improve the lives of animals by underwriting Camp Whiskers & Wags, a day camp aimed at elementary school-aged children. We are excited to create a learning experience for children that will help them become compassionate adults who value animals and their role in society,” said Homeward Bound Executive Director Jessica
Bound. Their assistance will provide peace of mind to our patients when they need help with their pets during health emergencies. They can then focus their energy on getting better, rather than worrying about whether their pets are well cared for.”
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As a dog lover myself, I sympathized with their request, but also realized that changing a longstanding policy would be no small thing. There are many sensible reasons not to allow dogs in the workplace. Dogs may be disruptive. Dogs make messes and if the owners don’t clean up, Facilities Services must clean up. Some people are allergic to dogs or don’t feel comfortable around them. All these concerns are important. After weighing the potential benefits and downsides of loosening our policies, I concluded that the request was worthy of further investigation. I asked a small task force of faculty, staff, students, and alumni to work with Vice President for Academic Development Tim Spears to review pet policies at peer institutions, discuss potential challenges with various offices on campus — especially Facilities, HR, and Public Safety — and develop a possible proposal. They have worked hard over the course of winter and spring terms. After several additional discussions within our Senior Leadership Group and at Community Council, I have decided to accept their proposal. Beginning Sept. 1, 2016, dogs will be permitted in faculty and staff offices provided that the
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Rooftops, geography inspire creator of colorful pastel artworks MIDDLEBURY — What do pasIn describing her process and tels, rooftops and Middlebury Col- upcoming Edgewater Gallery solo lege have in common? For Mon- exhibition “Structure,” Strater says, treal-based artist Susanne Strater, “Structure pertains not just to the this combination is intrinsic to her subject of these paintings but also signature work. After earning her to how they are constructed. To bachelor’s degree in geography and me, the process of painting is much mathematics at Middlelike building — placbury College, attending ing shapes, adjusting An opening grad school and working their colors, figuring out reception in computer mapping, how to connect them or Strater’s initial love of ge- for her separate them from adography inspired her ulti- exhibition, joining shapes. Realism mate vocation as artist. “Structure” is my starting point, but Strater is the May feathe process of painting tured artist at Edgewater is on gives me an opportunity Thursday, Gallery at Middlebury for abstraction — finding May 5, from Falls. An opening recepcombinations of shapes, tion for her exhibition, 5-7 p.m. colors and patterns that “Structure” is on Thurscorrespond to reality but day, May 5, from 5-7 p.m. not always, suggesting Light refreshments will be served. rather than describing.” For Strater, a map-like planimetStrater’s work involves much time ric view is key to her compositions. and thought. She carefully revisits She paints what she calls “the near her initial impression, paring down landscape” from life and photo- and applying many layers of megraphs — the neighborhood, her dium. At times, this means that her garden and the world around her, as completed painting differs entirely well as Montreal and European cit- from her original intent. Though she ies. Inspired by a workshop with re- has worked in oils, acrylics, even nowned American landscape painter woodblock printing, she prefers the Wolf Kahn, Strater developed her immediacy and versatility of pastels. own personal and unique sense of Heavily layered and rich in color, color that is celebrated in her pastels. Strater’s paintings explore coolness
and warmth, and the juxtaposition between the two. Strater’s collection includes dynamic groupings of related paintings including rooftops, figures, florals and interiors. Rooftops, her personal favorite of the series, will be the focus of her solo exhibition this May. While she enjoys contributing to her vibrant Montreal arts community, Strater has developed a strong following on this side of the border. Through Edgewater, her work has been exhibited at the Affordable Art Fair in New York City, expanding her reach to a new group of collectors. Her fans are enamored by her bold and skillful use of color and form. In her own words: “The thing that I hope my paintings share is a bit of ambiguity or a tension between realism and abstraction, between shape and form, between reality or fantasy — the feeling that it could be this, but it could be that, or it could be something else. Hopefully that helps the viewer keep coming back to the painting.” For further information call 802458-0098, email info@edgewatergallery-vt.com or visit edgewatergallery-vt.com.
IN SUSANNE STRATER’S “Geometry,” a pastel on paper, rooftops in the landscape take on an abstract quality. Strater’s exhibition, titled “Structure” is on exhibit at Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls through May.
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ADULT ALL- RECOVERY Group Meeting for anyone over 18 who is struggling with addiction disorders. Fridays, 3-4 p.m. at the Turning Point Center. A great place to meet with your peers who are in recovery. Bring a friend in recovery. For info call 802-388-4249 or 802-683-5569 or visit www.turningpointaddisonvt. org.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS BRISTOL MEETINGS: Sunday, Discussion Meeting 4:00-5:00 PM. Wednesday, 12 Step Meeting 7:00-8:00 PM. Friday, Big Book Meeting, 6:00-7:00 PM. All held at the Howden Hall, 19 West Street.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS SATURDAY: Discussion Meeting 9:00-10:00 AM at the Middlebury United Methodist Church. Discussion Meeting 10:00-11:00 AM. Beginners’ Meeting 6:30-7:30 PM. These two meetings are held at The Turning Point Center in The Marbleworks, Middlebury.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS SUNDAY: 12 Step Meeting 9:00-10:00 AM held at the Middlebury United Methodist Church on N. Pleasant Street. Came to Believe Meeting 1:00-2:00 PM held at The Turning Point Center in The Marbleworks, Middlebury.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NEW HAVEN MEETINGS: Monday, Big Book Meeting 7:30-8:30 PM at the Congregational Church, New Haven Village Green.
ARE YOU BOTHERED BY SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Opening Our Hearts Al-Anon Group meets each Wednesday at 1:30 pm at Middlebury’s St Stephen’s Church on Main St (enter side door and follow signs). Anonymous and confidential, we share our experience, strength and hope to solve our common problems. Childcare provided.
NA MEETINGS MIDDLEBURY: Fridays, 7:30pm, held at The Turning Point Center located in the Marble Works.
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP - For families and friends of problem drinkers. Anonymous, confidential and free. At the Turning Point Center in the Marbleworks, Middlebury. 7:30-8:30 PM Friday evenings. 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, RT 7 South.
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MIDDLEBURY MEETINGS THURSDAY: Big Book Meeting Noon-1:00 PM at The Turning Point Center in the Marbleworks, Middlebury. Speaker Meeting 7:30-8:30 PM at St. Stephen’s Church, Main St. (On the Green).
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 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.
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NA MEETINGS MIDDLEBURY: Sundays, 3:00 pm, held at The Turning Point Center located in the Marble Works. OA (OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS) MEETS on Thursdays at 6 PM. Located at the Turning Point Center of Addison County, 228 Maple St. Middlebury, VT (In the Marble Works Complex). OPIATE OVERDOSE RESCUE KITS are distributed on Wednesdays from 9 am until 12 pm at the Turning Point Center of Addison County, Middlebury, VT. A short training is required. For info call 802-388-4249 or 802-683-5569 or visit www. turningpointaddisonvt.org. 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.
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ADDISON COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT Transfer Station Operator II Full-Time Position
Transfer Station Operator wanted for immediate hire. Work as part of a team at the District Transfer Station and HazWaste Center in Middlebury, VT. This position will spend time between handling household hazardous waste and small business (CEG) hazardous waste and working in the Transfer Station yard. Qualified applicants will have to meet all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Requirements, possess a clean driving record, and obtain a CDL endorsement prior to employment. Also, ability to: lift 50 lbs; be medically cleared and fit-tested for respirator use; operate heavy equipment (backhoe, skid steer loader, forklift), and drive a box truck and tractor-trailers (in yard only). Must be a reliable team player, able to communicate effectively and cordially with co-workers, customers and the general public. A high school diploma or equivalent, as well as reading skills (with the ability to read chemical labels), communication skills, math aptitude, and familiarity with computers are required. Work an avg. 38-hr work week: Mon–Fri, 6:45 am – 3:15 pm and Sat, 7:45 am – 1:15 pm. (Sun. and one weekday off, with occasional overtime.) Starting wage is $16.28/hr. We offer excellent benefits, including: paid leave; health, vision and dental insurance; and retirement savings plan. Call (802) 388-2333 for a job description and application, download it from www.AddisonCountyRecycles.org, or stop by the office at 1223 Rt. 7 South, in Middlebury. Open until filled. To apply: Mail or drop off application to: ACSWMD, Attn: District Manager, 1223 Route 7 South, Middlebury, VT 05753, or email to teri@acswmd.org. EOE/VPE/ADA
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DELI / BAKERY / BARISTA SERVICE help needed. Otter Creek Bakery is hiring for deli/ coffee/ counter service positions. Experience preferred. Must be able to multitask, be quick on your feet with positive attitude, interest in providing good food & drink with great customer service. Please send resume to: info@ ottercreekbakery.com.
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.
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Busy 6-doctor medical practice looking for part-time experienced and dynamic LPN or Medical Assistant to join our team. Job includes working one-on-one with a doctor, giving injections, EKGs, venipuncture, data entry and triaging phone calls. Must have Electronic Medical Record and previous medical office experience. Position is 2.5 days per week + per diem hours. Send resume and references to:
Lake Dunmore, Salisbury, VT Office Assistants Seasonal part-time and full-time, June 15 to August 20, some nights and weekends. Be a team player who can multi-task in a fastpaced office setting. Excellent phone and organizational skills and familiarity with MS Office applications necessary. Drivers Seasonal part-time, July 1 to Aug 15, including overnights, some weekends and travel to Canada. Must be able to drive 15 passenger vans with trailer and pass insurance and background checks. CDL strongly preferred.
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Temporary Long Term Substitute MUHS is seeking a temporary long term substitute administrative assistant to the Guidance Department. Successful candidate must have strong background in computer applications, strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task & work independently, work collaboratively with colleagues, maintain/update guidance related forms, compute and maintain GPA/class rank and honor roll, prepare and distribute reports, coordinate sign-up and payment for AP/ PSAT exams, process and maintain student records, coordinate and process transcripts, testing information, coordinate college and military rep. visits, type confidential memos and perform other duties as directed by the Administration. Apply by sending a letter of interest, resume and three current reference letters to: Dr. Peter Burrows, Superintendent Addison Central Supervisory Union 49 Charles Avenue Middlebury, VT 05753 Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. • E.O.E.
Country Home Products, home of DR ® Power Equipment, and seven-time winner of the Best Places to Work in VT award has an immediate openings for a Seasonal Fulfillment Shipping Associate within our Charlotte Manufacturing Team! This position will work closely with both our inventory control and distribution center teams. The majority of tasks performed by this position will be in an effort to ship finished goods. Job duties include but are not limited to use of shipping and inventory control software, performing “pick and pack” of parts for shipping and assembly kits, loading and unloading trucks, ensuring that product is properly labeled and in the correct location of the warehouse, along with other general warehouse duties. Qualified applicants will have basic computer knowledge, the ability to pay close attention to detail, and the ability to accurately add and subtract. Previous forklift and pallet jack experience preferred, though we are willing to train. A High School Diploma or GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience is also required.
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LINEHAUL DRIVER WANTED Williston VT to Hartford CT. Full time, 2510 miles a week, Mon-Fri. Some weekends during busy season. Class A CDL with doubles endorsement needed. If interested, call Steve at 802-989-9004. Evenings only please, Mon- Fri.
Help Wanted FULL TIME REGISTER CLERK needed for busy family owned convenience store. Set schedule Monday - Friday, 2:15 pm - 10:15 pm. Prior work related experience preferred. Applicants should apply in person at Small City Market in Vergennes or call Cory at 802-349-7101.
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FERRISBURGH VOLUNTEER POSITIONS The Town of Ferrisburgh is looking for volunteers for the following openings: Energy Committee – three one year terms, Addison County Solid Waste District - a one year term & a one year alternate term and Addison County Regional Planning Commission - a one year term & three alternate one year terms. Contact the Town Clerk’s office at 802-877-3429 or ferrisburghclerk@comcast. net.
GOOD PAY FOR GOOD WORKERS. Acorn Painting is looking to hire 3-4 painters starting now. Experience preferred but willing to train. A strong work ethic, transportation, and a good attitude goes a long way. Please call 802-453-5611. ROOFERS WANTED No experience needed. Willing to train the right person. Excellent pay and benefits. Basic hand tools and valid driver’s license needed. Call 802-388-2903.
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GOOD POINT RECYCLING has permanent and temporary summer positions available at our Middlebury Industrial Park location. Flexible hours, but we need people who can work hard and pick up heavy items like TVs and computers and keep them moving out of the waste stream. Apply online: http://goodpointrecycling.com/ contactus/jobsatgoodpoint. html.
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Perform duties within the cheese packaging process. Ensure that the finished product is packaged correctly. Maintain a sanitary work environment, ensure accurate records, and understand specific SOP’s and product specifications. Work flexibility is a must. High School Diploma, or equivalent is required. Must be able to lift 80 lbs. 3rd shift (8pm-4am) Agri-Mark offers a competitive starting wage and an excellent benefits package. Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401(k), pension, etc. Apply in person, by email to aleblanc@agrimark.net or send your resume with cover letter to:
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Mary Johnson’s Children Center is seeking summer recreation assistants for 32 hour 7-week positions from June 21 through August 6 at the Croutons Program in Ripton. Croutons is a recreation program for the faculty and students at the Bread Loaf School of English in Ripton. The program operates at the Ripton Elementary School. Job requires energy and enthusiasm as well as an enjoyment, interest and some experience in working with children as well as one’s own transportation to the program in Ripton. Must be 18 years old. Please send resume/letter of interest to Croutons, Mary Johnson Children’s Center, 81 Water Street Middlebury, Vermont 05753 or email barbara@mjccvt.org or call 388-2853
C I OO ICENSE TEAC ER PART TIME COMMUNIT ASE SC OO EAR Mary Johnson Children’s Center is seeking a licensed teacher to support and mentor one early childhood center based program and three early childhood home based programs for the 2016-17 academic year. 23-hour per week, 37-week school year position.Position requires Vt. Teaching License with Early Childhood Endorsement, experience in early childhood classroom, strong written and verbal communication skills and knowledge of TS Gold assessment. The Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please send resume and letters of reference to: Search Committee Mary Johnson Children’s Center 81 Water Street Middlebury, Vermont 05753 or email to office @mjccvt.org. Applications due May 15.
Status: Full time - 40 hours per week (8 hour shift, 5 days per week). ***Overtime may be optional or mandatory during peak season. Position Length: Variable - up to 10 months Country Home Products, home of DR Power Equipment, and seven time winner of the Best Places to Work in Vermont Award has an immediate opening for a Shipping Associate I at our Vergennes, VT location. Job Summary: The Shipping Associate I will pressure wash, box, and palletize machines after they have been refurbished for shipment. This position will also assist the Demo Shop in loading and unloading trucks, and maintaining and organized inventory. The Shipping Associate may also be asked to operate a shipping computer to “ship confirm” orders according to carrier. Minimum Qualifications: • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Ability to operate hand tools scales, packaging machines, mail machines, inserter and collator. • Ability to learn, understand and operate mechanical equipment for each of the specific areas safely and efficiently. • The ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack may be required. Benefits: • Paid Variable Time Off – up to 5 days/ year • 9 Paid Holidays / Year • Discounted Pet Insurance • Great Product Discounts • Product Lending Program • Company Parties with Great Giveaways • Wellness Programs • Employee Assistance Program • Casual Dress • Friendly and Supportive Work Environment For more information or to apply today go to www.chp.com/careers. Submit Resumes to: jobs@drpower.com
Help Wanted LOOKING FOR HAIR STYLISTS to rent stations at Pauline’s Hair Fashions. Call for more information 802-989-0528. MINUTE TAKER FOR FERRISBURGH Planning Commission. The Town of Ferrisburgh is seeking applicants for the position of Minute Taker for the Planning Commission. Requirements: ability to take accurate minutes and submit electronically, in a timely manner, to the Zoning Administrator/Planning Chair. The Planning Commission meets once a month, on the third Wednesday at 7:00 pm. Their meetings average about two to three hours. Compensation based upon experience. Please submit your letter of interest to the Ferrisburgh Select Board, PO Box 6, Ferrisburgh, VT 05456 or e-mail to ferrisburghselectboard@ comcast.net. Equal Opportunity Employer. MISTER UPS NOW ACCEPTING applications for Servers. Please apply within, 25 Bakery Lane, Middlebury. SHARED LIVING PROVIDER needed for recent high school grad with intellectual disability. She enjoys living in the country, has spent lots of time on a farm. Wants to get connected to peers, plays guitar and writes songs, enjoys hiking and fishing. At times needs significant emotional support because of past trauma. Desires to feel safe, learn skills, and maintain her job. Generous tax–free stipend w/respite budget, room & board payment. Contact Keiko Kokubun at Community Associates, 802-388-4021. SHARED LIVING PROVIDER sought for 20 year-old with mild intellectual disability. Uses a walker and requires a home with bedroom & bathroom on first floor. This new high school graduate needs an adult household (w/out children/pets) to provide an environment to promote independence and his role in the adult world. Enjoys part-time work, TV shows and technology. Needs a structured routine and daily living skill development. Tax-free stipend of $25,000/yr, respite budget, room and board payment of $707.00/mo. and team support. Contact Joanne Bodette at Community Associates, 802-388-4021.
For Sale 17 FOOT, GRUMAN ALUMINUM canoe. Good condition. Includes new paddles, $500. Call 802-453-5473. 2011 STARCRAFT 16 FT. AR-1 camper. Very clean. $7,000. Will consider offers. 802-759-2200.
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CLASSIFIEDS For Sale BILL’S BARRELS; 275 gallon plastic food grade totes $125 each. 55 gallon plastic and metal food grade and non food grade barrels. Barrels with removable covers and sealed barrels. Also food grade rain barrels with spin off covers, with or without spigots on bottom. Call for details. 802-453-4235. BRAND NEW GE DISHWASHER w/black front, just out of the box, $250. Mourning couch, mahogany carved back $350. Wicker chair w/fancy back $25. Call 802-352-9026. BUY NOW AND SAVE up to $300. Maxim Outdoor Wood Pellet Furnace by Central Boiler. Heat your entire home and hot water. Call today. Boivin Farm Supply 802-475-4007. CEDAR POSTS for sale. 8 footers, no points. 802-388-4831. CLEAN, USED RESTAURANT equipment. Tables, chairs, ovens, grills, etc. Call for information, 802-388-4831.
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SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $4,397. Make and save money with your own bandmill, cut lumber any dimension. In stock, ready to ship. Free info/ DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills. com, 1-800-578-1363, ext. 300N.
281 MAIN STREET, VERGENNES Available now, medium size 2 bedroom apartment. Laundry hookups, large enclosed porch & full bath. Heat and hot water included. $900 per month. Available May 1st, 273 Main Street, 2 bedroom apartment $900 per month. 8am to 8pm only 802-779-8565.
SMALL BOAT SHOP gone out of business. Many accessories for sale. Can see on Craig’s List under for sale by owner; “boat shop gone out of business”. 802-453-4235. STATE OF VT SURPLUS Live Auction on May 7, 2016, 10:00 AM, Central Garage, 1756 US Route 302, Berlin, Vermont. Also selling government surplus online for 750+ agencies, 1-800-536-1401, www.auctionsinternational. com Lic # 3218. WEBER KETTLE CHARCOAL GRILL used twice. Also tool boxes containing many forged Craftsman with lifetime warranties. Call 802-759-2928.
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FULL SET OF PROFESSIONAL horse shoeing tools. Professional grade. GE brand. Call 802-238-8310.
1,800 SQ. FT. WAREHOUSE as is or renovate to suit. Creek Road, Middlebury. 802-558-6092.
GIRL’S 24” BRAND NEW bicycle, men’s 26” new bicycle, women’s LL Bean Beach Cruiser and spinning bike. Best offer for all or any. Call 802-453-7850.
2 BEDROOM, OWNER OCCUPIED 1000 sq ft duplex in Bristol village. $1150 includes heat. 1st, last, and security deposit required. No pets, no smoking. May 1st. 802-343-3527.
MARILYN MONROE MEMORABILIA COLLECTION hundreds of pieces with an estimated total value of $2,500. Includes plastic sleeved Time/ Life covers, approx. 40 Bradley Exchange plates, calendars and books, including a rare book (1 of 500 printed): “Marilyn: A Hollywood Farewell.” Prefer to sell the lot, but may consider selling individual pieces. 802-989-5803. MUST SELL STARCRAFT 23 ft camping trailer with extras. Extras include a hitch, sway bars and more. In good shape. Call 802-877-3708 for appointment. 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. LOVE SEAT- BROYHILL colonial style love seat. High back. Blue, beige & green plaid. Like new $200, OBO. 802-388-7076.
2,000 SQ. FT. PROFESSIONAL office space in Middlebury, multi-room. Ground level, parking, handicap-accessible. Available now. 802-558-6092.
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A D D I S O N : S E PA R AT E APARTMENT attached to Addison home, available for $300/month plus approx. 4 hrs/wk of help with dog-walking and yard work. Furnished, W/D available. An additional dog would be considered. No smoking. 802-863-5625 or HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, references, background checks required. EHO. AVAILABLE NOW Sunny 2 BR at Willow Apartments in Vergennes. Off street parking, propane heat, must be 55 or older. Rent is $800 plus utilities. Call Summit Property at 802-247-0165. BRANDON SMALL ONE BEDROOM apartment with heat. No smoking or pets. $650 plus deposit. Call 802-247-0115. BRISTOL GARAGE Single car garage / storage space in Bristol village. One year or more lease required, $95/ month, available now. Call 802-453-4065. BRISTOL VILLAGE, BEAUTIFUL MODERN 1300 sq. ft. 1 bedroom apartment. High ceilings, full 3rd floor of large Victorian house, storage room and loft, mountain views, sunny, heat included. No pets, no smoking. References, security deposit, lease. $1,100/ month. Available early June. Call Doug 802-578-6049.
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BRISTOL, 2 NICE LARGE 1 bedroom apartments. No pets. No smoking. Deposit required. $700 month. 802-388-0730.
GOSHEN: SHARE A HOME with beautiful views with an artist in her 60’s, interested in organic gardening and living lightly on the land. Lots of space, private bath. $300-350, depending on monthly utilities. 802-863-5625 or HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, references, background checks required. EHO.
VERGENNES 3 BEDROOM: washer/dryer hookup. $900/ month. No pets. On Monkton Rd. across from Vergennes Variety. 240-281-1508 or email: ocopom.ninja.turtle@ gmail.com. Available April 1. Completed application required prior to viewing apartment. Must pass background check.
B R A N D O N 3 A PA R TMENT HOUSE for sale by owner. Asking $125,000 OBO. Easy fixer upper. Call 802-558-1069.
BRISTOL; 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT Heat, trash, snowplowing, lawn care, parking, small storage, stove & refrigerator included. $1,175/ mo. 802-453-2566.
CLASSIC EAST MIDDLEBURY VILLAGE Fully renovated vintage farmhouse-style home. Everything new. Downstairs: kitchen, pantry, dining, family room , study, mudroom, playroom and 1/2 Bath. Upstairs: Master bedroom with full bath, plus 3 spacious bedrooms, nursery, full bathroom, enclosed washer/dryer. Open front porch soon. Propane. 1900 square feet and nice, flat back yard. Completed by June. $2100 + utilities. fmfritz@comcast.net is best, or 781 622 7132. COMMERCIAL SPACE, NOW AVAILABLE Two 1,800 sq. ft. retail/office spaces in Brandon. Newly renovated with central air and heating and a large parking area. Highly visible Route 7 location with easy access. Please call 802-247-3650 for additional information. CORNWALL ONE BEDROOM apartment. Twelve minutes to college. $775, includes all. Call/text 802-989-8124. CORNWALL QUIET COUNTRY APARTMENT 4 miles from Middlebury. 2nd story, 2 bedroom, 1 full bath and washer/dryer. Heat, electric, rubbish, recycling, satellite TV and storage included. $1200 per month. 1st and last month’s rent and security deposit. No pets, no smoking. 802-462-2924. SALISBURY - 2 BEDROOM, full and 1/2 bath duplex apartment in renovated farmhouse located on Dewey Road, an easy commute north and south. No pets, no smoking. 1 year lease $1250 includes utilities. Call Karen at 802-349-9838.
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PRIME COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT Exchange Street, Middlebury Up to 4,000 square feet CONTACT
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SMALL ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT ground level. Must have excellent references. $925 month, heat and electric included. Also includes washer and dryer. Available June 1st. New Haven, 802-453-7117. UPSTAIRS EFFICIENCY WITH UTILITIES - no pets, no smoking. $600/month, $900 security; references required. 802-453-4823, after 5:30pm.
VERGENNES: PAY NO RENT to share a home with a senior woman who enjoys birds, conversation and listening to NPR, jazz, and classical music. Provide light housekeeping, companionship and cooking 3-4 meals/wk. Private bath. Experience with memory loss is a plus. 802-863-5625 or www.HomeShareVermont.org for application. Interview, references, background checks required. EHO.
Att. Farmers WHITNEY’S CUSTOM FARM WORK. Pond agitating, liquid manure hauling, drag line aerating. Call for price. 462-2755, John Whitney.
Cars FOR SALE: 2004 MAZDA6 Wagon, automatic. Runs very well, full set of snow & regular tires, few dents, very little rust. 170K miles. Inspection good through August 2016. Light gold exterior and interior. Price: $1,500. Call 802-388-1327 or email: esutton@middlebury.edu.
NEW HAVEN: Beautiful views, sunny apartment. Garden space. No pets, no smoking. References, security deposit, lease. $875/month plus utilities. 802-236-2040.
THE ADDISON COUNTY COMMUNITY TRUST is currently accepting applications for two and three bedroom apartments located in Vergennes and Middlebury, Vermont. Affordable rental rates. Applications can be found on our website at www.addisontrust.org or made available by calling 802-877-3749. Income limits apply. Equal Housing Opportunity. THE ADDISON COUNTY COMMUNITY TRUST is updating the waiting lists for the Creek View Apartments located in Vergennes, Vermont. Apartments include one and two bedroom units. Rents are $740 and $865, respectively, all utilities included; Rental Assistance may be available. Income restrictions apply. Accessible units available. For more information, please call 802-877-3749. TDD 771. Equal Housing Opportunity.
MAINE OCEANFRONT LAND BARGAIN. Owner financing. For a free list of Maine Oceanfront bargains, call Sue at L&S Realty 207-489-9300 or e-mail: lsrealty@maine. rr.com. M I D D L E B U RY; I N D U S TRIAL PARK. Available 2 acres, lease or build to suit. 802-558-6092.
MOUNTAIN VIEW APARTMENTS in Hancock, VT is accepting applications for an immediate 2 bedroom vacancy. Rent is 30% of income. HUD regulations regarding income limits and household size apply. For an application, please visit our website, http://addisontrust.org/ apartments. Applications are to be mailed back to ACCT, PO Box 156, Vergennes, VT 05491. You can also request and send applications to Erika@addisontrust.org or call (802)877-3749. TDD 711. Equal Housing Opportunity.
OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in historic Middlebury property. Private room with other shared amenities; ideal for single business occupant. Rent $450/month, utilities included. For inquiry call Dick at (802)989-8822.
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.
Want to Rent WANTED - FURNISHED, SEASONAL rental for one older person. Near or in Middlebury. E-mail: olddentist@ hotmail.com.
Wood Heat FIREWOOD, MIXED HARDWOOD. Green and seasoned. Cut, split, delivered. Call 802-282-9110. FIREWOOD; CUT, SPLIT and delivered. Call for information, 802-247-9782. MOUNTAIN ROAD FIREWOOD. Wood for sale-cut, split and delivered. Green, ash, beech, hickory, maple. Call 802-759-2095.
Real Estate 2 STORY COLONIAL HOUSE 4 bedroom, 2 bath, full basement, 2 car garage. New updates. 1 1/3 acre, attractive lawn. $169,900, Crown Point, NY. 518-597-3869.
FOR SALE: 2016 BRAND new Malibu. 2,687 miles, loaded. Price reduced $27,500. Paul Stone, Orwell. 802-770-9270. WIFE SAYS GOTTA GO. 2000 Chrysler Cirrus, has valid Vermont inspection. ‘97 GMC Suburban. ‘99 and 2000 Silverados, 2000 Buick, ‘92 Polaris 4X4 ATV. All reasonably priced. 518-597-3270.
Wanted FEMALE ZEBRA FINCH. Call 802-377-0207. 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. WANTED TO BUY: 55 gallon metal food grade barrels with removable lids. Must be clean. Call Bill’s Barrels 802-453-4235.
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NORT ERRIS R CEMETER ASSOCIATION
The North Ferrisburgh Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, May 7 at 10:00am at the North Ferrisburgh United Methodist Church on Old Hollow Road. 5/2, 5
TO N O ERRIS R P LIC EARIN NOTICE PLANNIN COMMISSION
A public hearing before the Planning Commission of the Town of Ferrisburgh will be held at the Town Clerk’s Office on Wednesday May 18, 2016, to consider the following applications: 05 PM Sketch Plan Review of a proposed two lot subdivision at 1705 Walker Road of a 610.3 acre parcel owned by James and Jane Danyou. Property is identified in the Town of Ferrisburgh tax maps as parcel 09/01/34. Application #16-027 25 PM Sketch Plan Review of proposed boundary adjustment of adjoining properties on Dean Road owned by William Vincent and Jon Erickson. Properties are identified in the Town of Ferrisburgh tax maps as parcel 10/01/43.2 and 16/01/04.2. Application #16028 The above applications are available for inspection at the Town Clerk’s Office. Persons wishing to appear and be heard may do so in person or be represented by an agent or attorney. P N : Participation in the local proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Communications about the above application may be filed in writing with the Commission, or at such hearing. 5/2
ADDISON CENTRAL SUPERVISORY UNION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AUDITS 2017-2019 SCHOOL YEARS The Addison Central Supervisory Union is accepting bids for the Audit Services for ACSU (Bridport, Cornwall, Mary Hogan, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham, and Weybridge) and Middlebury Union High School, Middlebury Union Middle School, and the ACSU Superintendent s fice or year end une 0 20 and une 0 20 as well as the consolidated school district for the following year end. etailed bid specifications are a ailable at the uperintendent s fice. all 02 2 2 or 02 2 2 . Bids should be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Audit Bid” to: David Boucher, Business Manager Addison Central Supervisory Union 49 Charles Ave Middlebury T 0 Bids may also be emailed to: ghughes@acsu.org or a ed to 02 002 Bids must be received no later than 2 pm oon on May 20 at which time they will be opened and available for all bidders to review. The Addison Central Supervisory Union Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any or all bids in accordance with Vermont Statutes. 4/21, 25, 28, 5/2
CONTACT GOV. SHUMLIN Governor Peter Shumlin 1-800-649-6825 (Vt. only) 802-828-3333 109 State Street, Pavillion Montpelier, Vermont 05609-0101 www.vermont.gov/governor
VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH NOTIFICATION OF PERIOD OF PUBLIC COMMENT Pursuant to 18 V.S.A. § 8907 and the Administrative Rules on Agency Designation, the ermont epartment o Mental ealth M hereby notifies the public o the Application for Redesignation for Adult Mental Health Programs at the Counseling Service of Addison County (CSAC), located in Middlebury. A 14-day period of public comment is provided for DMH to gather information about CSAC as part of the process to decide whether or not the State of Vermont will renew the agency’s designation to deliver adult mental-health services in Addison County. The term “adult mental-health services” includes Community Rehabilitation and Treatment, Adult Outpatient programs, and Emergency Services. Comments from consumers, parents, family members and other concerned citizens about your experiences with services provided by CSAC are welcomed. Public comments will be accepted for the two-week period from Tuesday, May 3, until the close of business on Monday, May 16, 2016. In particular, DMH is interested in knowing: 1. What are the strengths and challenges of the agency? 2. Does the agency work well with other agencies in the community? 3. Do people get the kinds of mental health services that they need? 4. Do people get mental health services when they need them? 5. Do you have any recommendations for improvements? Please send written comments or contact the Department of Mental Health by phone no later than May 16, 2016. Mail: Vermont Department of Mental Health Phone: 802-241-0109 280 State Drive, NOB 2 North Fax: 802-241-0100 Waterbury, VT 05671-2010 E-mail: Melinda.Murtaugh@vermont.gov Attn: Melinda Murtaugh
Public Notices Index
Public Notices for the following can be found in this ADDISON INDEPENDENT on Pages 33 & 34 Act 250 Notice (1) Addison/Bridport/Cornwall/Rochester/Shoreham/Starksboro (1) Addison Central Supervisory Union - Bridport, Cornwall, Middlebury, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham, and Weybridge (1) Addison County Superior Court (1) Addison Northwest Supervisory Union - Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes and Waltham (2) Cornwall Central Cemetery Assoc. (1) Ferrisburgh (1) North Ferrisburgh Cemetery Assoc. (1) Salisbury (1) Shoreham (1) Vermont Dept. of Mental Health (1)
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MORT A EE S NOTICE O ORECLOS RE SALE O REAL PROPERT N ER 12 V.S.A. SEC 952 ET SE .
As ordered by the Court set forth below and in connection with a certain mortgage given by Christopher J. Campbell and Michelle M. Campbell to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., dated November 21, 2005 and recorded in Book 66 Page 240 of the land records of the Town of Bridport, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder by virtue of Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a Countywide Home Loans Servicing LP dated May 10, 2011 and recorded May 16, 2011 in Book 78 Page 336 and Assignment of Mortgage from Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP, FKA Countywide Home Loans Servicing LP to Federal National Mortgage Association dated April 17, 2015 and recorded May 1, 2015 in Book 85 Page 386, both of the land records of the Town of Bridport and in accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered January 26, 2016 in the action entitled Federal National Mortgage Association v. Christopher J. Campbell, Michelle M. Campbell and Occupants of 1613 Vermont Route 22A, Bridport, VT, by the Addison Unit, Civil Division, Vermont Superior Court, Docket No. 104-6-14 ANCV for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 1613 Vermont Route 22A, Bridport, Vermont on May 16, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: All that certain parcel of land situate in Town of Bridport, County of Addison and State of Vermont bounded and described as follows: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Kenneth R. Piper and Janet E. Piper by Warranty Deed of Rodney A. Piper and Dorothy B. Piper dated 12/03/1973 and recorded at Book 24, Page 254 of the Town of Bridport Land Records and being further described therein as follows: Being a parcel of land consisting of approximately three acres, located at the Southwesterly edge of those land and premises conveyed to Rodney A. Piper and Dorothy B. Piper by Warranty Deed of Roscoe H. Pratt and Warren A. Pratt, which deed is dated 05/11/1970 and recorded in Book 23 at Page 269 of the land records of the Town of Bridport, said land being more particularly described as follows: Commence at a point in the Easterly line of Vermont Route 22A, so-called, which point marks a Northwest corner of the lands now or formerly of Wade and Flora Walker and which point marks the Southwesterly corner of the parcel herein described; thence run Eastwardly along said Walker’s Northerly line a distance of 300 feet to a point; thence turn and run Northwardly and parallel to the Easterly line of the right of way of said Vermont Route 22A, a distance of 450 feet to a point; thence turn and run Westwardly and parallel to said Walker’s Northerly line a distance of 300 feet to a point in the Easterly line of said Vermont Route 22A; thence turn and run Southwardly following the Easterly line of the right of way of said Route 22A a distance of 450 feet more or less to the point or place of beginning. Reference is hereby made to the above mentioned instruments, the records thereof, the references therein made, and their respective records and references, in further aid of this description. Tax ID: 07026 Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description. Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within thirty (30) days after the date of sale. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale. DATED : March 28, 2016 By:/S/ Bozena Wysocki, Esq., Bendett and McHugh, PC 4/18 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 | Farmington, CT 06032
THE TOWNS OF ADDISON, BRIDPORT, CORNWALL, ROCHESTER, SHOREHAM, AND STARKSBORO 2016 PUBLIC NOTICE HERBICIDE SPRAYING
The above mentioned municipalities have each requested from the Secretary of the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets a permit to apply the following herbicides: Garlon 4 ultra (Triclopyr), Oust Extra (Sulfometuron) and Rodeo (glyphosate) to control unwanted vegetation along town owned highways. Selective spray operations will start approximately May 20. The applications will be made by certified pesticide applicators using mechanically controlled equipment and hand control methods. Residents along the right-of-way are encouraged to protect sensitive environmental areas, organic farm land and water supplies from spray. It is the resident’s responsibility to notify the town of the existence of these situations adjacent to the town right-of-way. Citizens wishing to inform the town are urged to contact the contact person for their respective town as follows: Addison- Bryan Nolan 7592570, Bridport- Mike Sunderland 758-2113 Cornwall- Stu Johnson 462-2752, RochesterDan Gendron 767-4732, Shoreham- Jason Paquette 897-5451, Starksboro - Tom Estey 453-2319. The appropriate place to contact with comments, other than the towns is the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, Agriculture Resource Management and Environmental Stewardship, 116 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602, telephone 802-828-2431. Their link Web page that would describe the town’s spray permit request can be found at www. VermontAgriculture.com 5/2, 5/5
ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #9A0361 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On April 13, 2016, David Hunt & Charlene Collins, 70 Locust Lane, Ferrisburgh, VT 05456 filed application #9A0361 for a project generally described as the construction of a 36’ x 60’ ancillary structure for a home rug fabrication business with no outside employees and no retail sales. The project is located at the junction of VT Route 22A and Route 7 in Ferrisburgh, Vermont. The District #9 Environmental Commission is reviewing this application under Act 250 Rule 51 -- Minor Applications. Copies of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the Ferrisburgh Town Office, Addison County Regional Planning Commission Office, and the office listed below. The application and a draft permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www.nrb.state.vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “9A0361”. No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before May 13, 2016, a person notifies the Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the Commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request must be in writing to the address below, must state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing. If you feel that any of the District Commission members listed on the attached Certificate of Service under “For Your Information” may have a conflict of interest, or if there is any other reason a member should be disqualified from sitting on this case, please contact the district coordinator as soon as possible, no later than prior to the response date listed above. Should a hearing be held on this project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by May 13, 2016. Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, affected state agencies, and adjoining property owners and other persons to the extent they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the 10 criteria. Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. Section 6085(c)(5). Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 22nd day of April, 2016. Geoffrey W. Green, District Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 (802) 879-5657 geoffrey.green@vermont.gov
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CORNWALL CENTRAL CEMETERY ANNUAL MEETING The Cornwall Central Cemetery Association will hold its annual budget meeting on Friday, May 20, 2016 at 7 pm at the Cornwall Church. For more info call 802-324-9499.
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ADDISON NORTHWEST SUPERVISORY UNION CHILD DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION DAYS (SCREENING)
The Addison Northwest Supervisory Union’s Early Education Program has set the dates for the Spring, 2016 Child Development Information Days. All children who will be 3 or 4 by September 1, 2016 in the towns of Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes and Waltham are invited to participate. All information Days (Screenings) will be held at the Preschool in Vergennes. Screenings will begin on Monday, June 6th and run through Wednesday, June 8th. These child-oriented days will provide parents and preschool staff with the opportunity to observe each child in a variety of play-based activities in a natural environment. Each visit will take approximately one hour. During this time we will be observing your child’s play in the following areas: motor, communication, language, social and concept development. If you have a preschool age child and would like him/her to participate, please call 877-3332 x17 between the hours of 8:30am and 2:30pm during the weeks of May 2nd and May 9th for an appointment. Appointments are necessary! 5/2, 5/9
ADDISON NORTHWEST SUPERVISORY UNION BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS
College to stage Shakespeare’s ‘Midsummer’ MIDDLEBURY — The Middle- wedding. In the moonlit forest all bury College Department of The- goes haywire when the juice of Cuater and Dance will present William pid’s flower falls on the wrong eyes. Shakespeare’s “A Professor Cláudio Midsummer Night’s “A Midsummer Medeiros directs 25 Dream” May 5-8 in Night’s Dream” students to bring to Wright Memorial life Shakespeare’s will be performed Theater on the colcelebration of the lege campus. None of on Thursdaymagic of infatuation Shakespeare’s plays Saturday, May and the transformacelebrates the theater 5-7, at 7:30 tive power of theater more exuberantly and p.m., as well as itself. Inspired by the systematically. shamanic roots of perSunday, May A play for all ages, formance across the 8, at 2 p.m. in “A Midsummer world and the unruliNight’s Dream” inter- Wright Memorial ness of the carnival weaves three groups Theater. spirit, the production of characters: the king sets the action in the and queen of the fairy world and here and now to remind the auditheir shape-shifting trains, Duke ence, young and old, that being beTheseus and the Athenian star- side oneself with infatuation is as crossed lovers, and a troupe of bum- demented as it is delicious. bling amateur actors who rehearse a “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” play for performance at the duke’s will be performed on Thursday-
Saturday, May 5-7, at 7:30 p.m., as well as Sunday, May 8, at 2 p.m. in Wright Memorial Theater. There will be a post-show discussion with the cast and crew following the Friday night show. Tickets are $12 for the general public; $10 for Middlebury College faculty, staff, alumni, emeriti, and other ID card holders; and $6 for Middlebury College students. The theater is located at 96 Chateau Road in Middlebury, just off Route 125/College Street. Free parking is available on College Street and in the parking lot behind the theater, accessible from Shannon Street. Handicap-accessible parking is available in front of the theater on Chateau Road on performance evenings. For tickets or information, call (802) 443-MIDD (6433) or go to http://go.middlebury.edu/arts.
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The following schedule of the Board of School Directors’ meetings is announced for the month of May, 2016. Tuesday, May 3 6:30 p.m. Addison Central School Board Rescheduled Board Meeting at the school Friday, May 6 7:30 a.m. Vergennes Union High School Board Facilities Committee Meeting at VUHS Monday, May 9 3:30 p.m. Vergennes Union High School Board Finance Committee at the Office 6:00 p.m. Vergennes Union High School Board Regular Board Meeting in the VUHS Library Thursday, May 12 6:30 p.m. Ferrisburgh Central School Board Regular Board Meeting at the school Monday, May 16 6:00 p.m. Vergennes Union Elementary School Board Regular Board Meeting in the VUES Library Thursday, May 19 7:00 p.m. Addison Central School Board Regular Board Meeting at the school The purpose of each meeting is to transact regular business, including a review of correspondence, reports, approval of bills, and any other business proper to be brought before said eetin s unless otherwise specified 5/2, 5/5
TOWN OF SALIS URY, VERMONT NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE On April 26, 2016, the Selectboard of the Town of Salisbury, Vermont, adopted an “Ordinance Restricting the Discharge of Firearms” pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 2291 (8), and 24 V.S.A. Chapter 59. This notice is published pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 1972 to inform the public of this ordinance and the citizen’s right to petition for a vote to disapprove the same. SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE Statement of Purpose: To regulate the discharge of firearms in the more heavily populated areas of the Town of Salisbury, so as to ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of its citizens and the public. Principal Provisions: The firing or discharge of a firearm is prohibited within a safety zone of 200 feet from any residence, building, or camper in the High Density Residential/ Village Center (HDR District) and the Lakeshore District Areas (LS1 and LS2) of Lake Dunmore as shown on the map entitled “Town of Salisbury Zoning Districts” prepared by the Addison County Regional Planning Commission, dated 4/2010, and recorded in the Salisbury Town Office. a. Is applicable to the above specified areas only. b. Permits the discharge of a firearm for self-protection or the protection of others. c. Permits the discharge of a firearm to humanely terminate a rabid or severely injured animal. d. Ordinance does not apply to law enforcement officers. e. Civil penalty with a fine up to $500.00. f. Enforceable by any law enforcement officer certified by the State of Vermont. FULL TEXT The full text of the Ordinance is available at the Town Clerk’s Office located at 25 School House Road in the Town of Salisbury, Vermont and may be examined during regular office hours as well as on the town web site at www.townofsalisbury.org. CITIZEN’S RIGHT TO PETITION FOR VOTE Title 24 V.S.A. § 1973 grants citizens the right to petition for a vote at a special or annual Town Meeting to disapprove an adopted Ordinance or amendments to the same adopted by the Selectboard. To exercise this right, citizens must present to the Selectboard or the Town Clerk a petition for a vote on the question of disapproving the Ordinance or amendment thereof signed by not less than five (5%) of the Town’s qualified voters. The petition must be presented within forty-four (44) days following the date of adoption. Unless a petition requesting a vote is filed pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 1973, the “Ordinance Restricting the Discharge of Firearms” shall become effective sixty (60) days from the date of said adoption. PERSON TO CONTACT Additional information pertaining to this Ordinance may be obtained by contacting the Salisbury Town Clerk, Sue Scott, at 25 School House Road, Salisbury, or by calling (802) 352-4228 during regular business hours.
MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Energy Committee will be presenting the 2016 Sustainability Expo
TOWN OF SHOREHAM NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 7 pm at the Town Clerk’s office to consider the conditional use review of application (#16-14) in accordance with provisions of Section V of the Town Zoning Regulations. The applicant (WhistlePig, LLC and Raj Peter Bhakta) requests an adaptive reuse on the property located at 1316 North Orwell Road for Agricultural Processing and as a Warehouse/Storage Facility in an existing freestall dairy barn. The application is available at the Town Office for review. Participation in this proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to make any subsequent appeal. John Kiernan, Chair 4/28, 5/2, 5/9
on Saturday, May 14, at Middlebury Union Middle School from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Sustainability Expo builds on the success of the previous 2015 Sustainable Living Expo, which was attended by over 500 residents and local businesspeople. The Sustainability Expo is currently seeking demonstrations, exhibitors and children’s activities for its Exhibit Hall from companies and organizations that offer products, services and support for sustainable living, including renewable energy, green building and design, gardening, farming, integrative health, local foods, herbalism, community transportation, healthy ecosystems and community building. Rates are $185 for a 10-foot-by-10foot space, $135 for an 8-foot-by10-foot space, and $70 for nonprofits sharing a table. Exhibitors will be listed in the Program Guide/Resource
Directory and on the expo website. The Sustainability Expo needs volunteers to help set up the Exhibit Hall, check in exhibitors, greet participants, post lawn signs and posters, and monitor the workshops. Volunteers receive free admission and free coffee and tea. Elizabeth GoldenPidgeon, the expo’s executive director, says, “As a volunteer, you get to meet many people who share your enthusiasm and commitment to being self-sufficient, eating healthy, local food and living in a sustainable way. You can feel the ‘buzz’ of networking with so many like-minded people at the expo.” To register to exhibit or volunteer, or for more information about the Sustainability Expo, go to www.SustainabilityExpoVermont.org or email Elizabeth@SustainabilityExpoVermont.org.
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Orchestra to perform ‘Storytellers’ at THT MIDDLEBURY — Under the baton of guest conductor, Dr. Yutaka Kono, the Champlain Philharmonic will present its Spring Concert Series titled “Storytellers,” Sunday, May 15, at 4 p.m. at the Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. The concert will also be performed on May 8, at 4 p.m. at Green Mountain College in Poultney. Kono is the artistic director of the Burlington Chamber Orchestra, conductor of the Vermont Youth Philharmonia of the Vermont Youth Orchestra Association, and orchestra director and Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Vermont. Weaving tales through music, the program “My dream will include the overture to “La is to Cenerentola” become a (“Cinderella”), composer one of Gioachino and music Rossini’s bestknown operas; therapist. “Danse BacchaI want to nale,” from the create a opera “Samson change. and Delilah” by When Camille Saintpeople are Saëns; Maurice Ravel’s “Pavane with me I want them for a Dead Princess,” and the to leave “Carmen Suites feeling No. 1 and 2,” confident composed of the orchestral muwhile sic drawn from knowing Bizet’s that I have Georges 1875 opera, helped.” “Carmen.” — Vermont The perforstudent mances will also composer feature the preLeslie Bixby miere of “Surviving Soul,” a work written for the orchestra by Vermont student composer Leslie Bixby, who is a senior at Black River High School in Ludlow. She began arranging music in seventh grade and composing in ninth grade and has participated in MusicCOMP, the online mentoring program for student composers. Three of her compositions have been selected to be played by members of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra. “My dream is to become a composer and music therapist. I want to create a change. When people are with me I want them to leave feeling confident while knowing that I have helped. I want to help those who are going through the same experience I have gone through, whether it is being adopted, or maybe going through depression, selfharm, or an eating disorder,” Bixby said. “I want them to know that music is something you can always go to and it will always be by your side. I have learned to express myself through music and I wish to teach many others to do the same.” Bixby will be attending Plymouth State University this fall to study music education. Tickets are available at the door for both performances: $15 general admission, $10 seniors and $5 stu-
dents. Advance tickets for the Middlebury performance at the Town Hall Theater may be purchased by calling the box office at 802 3829222 or going online to www.
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