MONDAY EDITION
ADDISON COUNTY
INDEPENDENT
Vol. 28 No. 13
Middlebury, Vermont
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Monday, July 4, 2016
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Is clock ticking on city’s pool? • Some Vergennes residents ZDQW RIÀFLDOV WR EH SUHHPSWLYH when caring for 50-year-old municipal pool. See Page 2.
Middlebury wants less legal liability By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — State and lo- FDO RI¿FLDOV SODQQLQJ WKH XSFRPLQJ replacement of Middlebury’s two downtown rail bridges will call a public meeting later this month to update residents on some key devel- opments in the massive undertaking, including a new contract that will re- GH¿QH WKH WRZQ¶V VSHFL¿F UHVSRQVL- bilities and role in the project. The new pact will replace a 2013 grant agreement between Middle- bury and the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) that placed project management responsibili- ties and liability solely on the town, according to Jim Gish, local project liaison. “As you look through the (2013) agreement between the town and VTrans, the town is responsible for everything,” Gish said. “It also put all the liability for the project squarely on the town’s shoulders. (See Rail bridges, Page 14)
Group cares for Vermont’s kids • Since Aly Richards took the helm of the Permanent Fund WKH RUJDQL]DWLRQ KDV LQWHQVLÀHG its efforts. See Page 2.
Addiction center finds new space
Eagle mainstay tops our squad
Music in the air all around county • You can hear Mellow Yellow, Bow Thayer, Michele Fay and a week’s worth of bands. Read Arts Beat on Page 10 to see where they are playing.
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New deal sought for RR bridge project
Happy Fourth
• The 2016 Addison Independent Baseball All-Star Team is unveiled in Sports. See Page 16.
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By JOHN FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Development Review Board last week unanimously agreed to allow the Turning Point Center of Addison County (TPC) to relocate ALEX ABRAHAM SHOVELS milfoil last week that was harvested from Lake Dunmore by a diver pulling it from the bot- to 54 Creek Road, where it will tom of the lake. Independent photo/Trent Campbell continue to offer its peer-to-peer support services to people battling substance abuse. It was just three and a half months ago that the board rejected the By EMMA COTTON Eurasian watermilfoil (commonly anywhere between 20 and 100 buck- center’s proposed move from the SALISBURY — Between 8 a.m. called milfoil), a feathery invasive ets of the unwanted plant per day. Marble Works complex to a single- and 4 p.m. on any given work day, weed that has been choking Dun- In recent years, the team’s ef- family home at 91 Court St., a residents and their guests at Lake more and its neighbor, Fern Lake, forts haven’t been enough to curb property the panel noted was in the Dunmore are likely to see a coordi- for decades. milfoil’s ever-growing presence. WRZQ¶V 2I¿FH $SDUWPHQWV ]RQH DQG nated team of nine working toward The crew has three boats, called Last season’s team was 17-strong therefore ineligible to host a social a common goal: ridding the lake of suction harvesters, and they collect (See Milfoil, Page 31) (See Turning Point, Page 7)
New weapon vs. milfoil deployed
PAGE  2  —  Addison  Independent,  Monday,  July  4,  2016
1RQSURĂ€W &(2 KDV QHZ LGHDV WR KHOS NLGV By  ELLIE  REINHARDT 0,''/(%85< ² 6LQFH VWHSSLQJ into  the  role  of  CEO  at  the  Perma- nent  Fund  for  Vermont’s  Children  last  September  Alyson  Richards  has  helped  develop  initiatives  such  as  /HWÂśV *URZ .LGV DQG 9HUPRQW %LUWK to  Five,  efforts  focused  on  the  care  and  education  of  Vermont’s  youngest. Such  initiatives  support  the  goals  of  the  Permanent  Fund,  based  in  Middlebury  and  Burlington,  to  estab- lish  statewide  programs  that  will  en- sure  universal  access  to  early  care  and  education  by  2025. Richards,  a  Newbury  native  now  living  in  Montpelier,  has  joined  this  mission  with  enthusiasm  and  a  mind  set  on  progress. “Over  at  the  Permanent  Fund  I’ve  already  sort  of  inherited  and  am  working  to  cultivate  further  a  culture  of  innovation  and  nimbleness  where  we  can  really  address  gaps  like  no  other  entity  to  move  social  change  forward  quickly,â€?  she  said. Moving  to  the  Permanent  Fund  was  a  no-Âbrainer  for  Richards,  who  previ- ously  worked  as  the  deputy  chief  of  staff  and  director  of  intergovernmen- tal  affairs  for  Gov.  Peter  Shumlin  before  taking  the  position.  She  has  focused  her  career  on  education,  es- pecially  early  childhood  education. “The  reason  that  I’m  so  drawn  to  this  work  is  because  of  the  logic  mod- el  of  it,â€?  she  said.  “The  brain  science  is  unequivocal,  as  unequivocal  as  it  is  plentiful.â€? Eighty  percent  of  a  child’s  brain  develops  between  birth  and  age  3,  and  it  continues  to  grow  rapidly  un- til  the  age  of  5.  Because  of  this,  it’s  essential  to  provide  children  with  the  care  and  education  they  need  to  build  foundations  for  a  successful  life. According  to  Richards,  these  foun- dations  include  the  ability  to  process  and  be  resilient  against  a  range  of  is- sues. “The  foundations  are  built  for  so- cial,  emotional  issues  and  resilience  to  physical  situations,  including  building  up  resiliency  against  addic- tion,â€?  she  said,  “and  ultimately  to  be  productive  and  effective  citizens  in  the  work  force.â€? Richards  and  the  Permanent  Fund,  a  supporting  organization  of  Middle- bury’s  Vermont  Community  Foun- dation,  are  devoted  to  making  sure  access  to  care  and  education  is  avail- able.  She  cited  the  high  number  of  children  who  need  care  in  Vermont,  where  more  than  70  percent  of  chil- dren  under  age  six  live  in  families  in  which  all  parents  work. /HWÂśV *URZ .LGV RQH RI WKH LQL- tiatives  supported  by  the  Permanent  Fund,  launched  in  April  2014  as  a  statewide  campaign  to  spread  aware- ness  about  the  importance  of  early  care  and  education  for  children.  Ad- GLWLRQDOO\ /HWÂśV *URZ .LGV ZRUNV WR (See  Richards,  Page  3)
SOME  VERGENNES  RESIDENTS  are  concerned  that  the  city  is  not  taking  seriously  the  structural  imtegrity  of  the  city  pool  and  that  an  inspec- WLRQ QHHGV WR EH GRQH &LW\ RI¿FLDOV DUH DVVXULQJ WKH SXEOLF WKDW DQ LQVSHFWLRQ ZLOO EH GRQH EXW KDYH QRW \HW VHW D WLPH IUDPH Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell
Residents  pushing  council  to  protect  pool  2IÂżFLDOV SOHGJH WR WDNH QHHGHG VWHSV By  ANDY  KIRKALDY VERGENNES  —  The  Ver- gennes  City  Council  on  June  28  pledged  to  have  the  city’s  pool  in- spected,  act  on  the  results  of  that  inspection  and  make  repairs  if  nec- essary. Council  members  made  those  promises  during  a  discussion  that  was  prompted  by  a  petition  signed  by  78  residents  asking  for  that  in- VSHFWLRQ DQG D ÂłSURDFWLYH´ GHÂżQHG maintenance  plan  for  the  pool.  That  petition,  which  arrived  at  city  hall  on  June  23,  followed  two  visits  to  the  council  in  the  past  six  months  by  pool  backers  asking  for  FLW\ RIÂżFLDOV WR DUUDQJH IRU WKH (DVW Street  facility  to  be  professionally  evaluated. &LW\ RIÂżFLDOV KDYH UHVSRQGHG and  said  at  last  week’s  meeting  they  value  the  51-Âyear-Âold  pool  and  will  take  care  of  it.  In  an  inter- view  prior  to  the  June  28  meeting,  Mayor  Bill  Benton  said  an  inspec- tion  would  be  done  and  was  on  the  agenda  before  the  petition  arrived  late  the  week  before  the  meeting. Â
“We’re  more  than  happy  to  do  done  this  fall  instead  of  waiting  un- it.  I  think  they’re  frustrated  at  the  til  the  spring,  just  in  case  anything  pace  of  the  change,â€?  Benton  said.  unforeseeable  is  discovered  so  that  “I  talked  to  every  council  member  there  would  be  time  to  create  a  plan  in  the  past  couple  months,  and  they  for  action,â€?  Eckels  wrote.  “Our  all  feel  it’s  an  asset  and  it  needs  to  city’s  children  would  be  devastat- be  maintained  proper- ed  if  the  pool  wasn’t  ly.  So  I  have  no  issue  “We are able  to  open  for  the  with  it  at  all.  I  guess  summer.â€? requesting that they  felt  this  was  the  Eckels  acknowl- only  way  they  could  they have a edged  that  many  get  the  council’s  at- professional who  signed  the  pe- tention.â€? WLWLRQ DUH DIÂżOLDWHG inspection done In  an  email  to  the  this fall instead with  the  Vergennes  Independent,  peti- of waiting until Champs  swim  team.  tion  signer  Michelle  They  have  seen  prob- Eckels,  who  lobbied  the spring, just lems  crop  up  else- for  an  inspection  at  in case anything where  with  pools  the  council’s  June  21  unforeseeable of  the  same  vintage  meeting,  said  the  tim- is discovered so and  believe  that  an  ing  of  the  inspection  that there would expert  inspection,  —  best  done  when  done  sooner  rather  be time to create the  pool  is  empty  —  than  later,  is  the  best  a plan for action.â€? way  to  prevent  larger  is  an  issue. — Michelle Eckels problems  in  the  fu- Eckels  said  if  of- ¿FLDOV ZDLW XQWLO WKH ture,  she  wrote.   spring  and  problems  are  found,  re- “Over  the  last  few  years  we  have  pairs  could  delay  the  pool’s  open- witnessed  other  swim  teams  expe- ing  or  even  close  it  for  a  season,  as  rience  issues  with  their  pool  struc- has  been  the  case  for  similar  pools  tures  of  similar  age,â€?  Eckels  wrote.  elsewhere. “Rutland  had  to  close  their  pool  a  “We  are  requesting  that  they  few  summers  ago.  Winooski’s  pool  have  a  professional  inspection  did  not  open  this  year.  Middlebury Â
had  a  leak  a  few  years  ago  that  luckily  their  community  was  able  to  address.â€? City  Manager  Mel  Hawley  said  on  June  21  that  he  did  not  want  to  drain  the  pool  in  the  fall  because  the  city  would  have  to  pay  the  9HUJHQQHV 3DQWRQ :DWHU 'LVWULFW WR UHÂżOO LW +DZOH\ ZKR VDLG Âż[LQJ PDMRU problems  uncovered  by  an  inspec- tion  could  be  paid  for  by  using  the  city’s  Water  Tower  Fund,  also  noted  at  council  meetings  both  on  June  21  and  28  that  fewer  problems  cropped  up  this  spring  when  the  pool  was  drained  than  in  the  other  years  since  the  city  assumed  pool  ownership  in  2011.  7KH RWKHU LVVXH IRU FLW\ RIÂżFLDOV is  that  the  only  quote  the  city  has  for  an  inspection  —  one  similar  to  one  done  in  Middlebury  that  found  more  than  $10,000  of  work  was  needed  —  came  in  at  $4,000. &LW\ RIÂżFLDOV DUH UHOXFWDQW WR spend  that  much  for  an  inspection  when  they  don’t  see  any  major  problems.  “I  certainly  am  in  favor  of  hav- ing  an  expert  look  at  it,â€?  said  Al- derman  Renny  Perry  at  the  June  28  (See  City  pool,  Page  3)
Vergennes  makes  appointments,  sets  special  vote VERGENNES  —  At  their  June  28  meeting,  the  Vergennes  City  Council  set  the  budget  and  municipal  tax  rate  IRU WKH ¿VFDO \HDU DQG GLVFXVVHG an  inspection  of  the  city  pool. In  other  business  on  June  28,  the  council:  ‡ 5HDSSRLQWHG %UHQW 5DNRZVNL
as  the  city’s  representative  on  the  Addison  County  Regional  Planning  Commission’s  Transportation  Advi- sory  Committee.  ‡ 5HDSSRLQWHG 5HS 'LDQH /DQ- SKHU ' 9HUJHQQHV DV WKH 9HU- gennes  representative  on  the  Addi- son  County  Transit  Resource  board Â
of  directors. ‡ $GGHG YRWHV RQ WKH SURSHUW\ WD[ exemptions  for  the  Vergennes  Area  Rescue  Squad  and  the  Vergennes  Masonic  Association  to  the  city’s  Aug.  9  primary  ballot.  Those  orga- nizations  had  neglected  to  hand  in  petitions  to  get  on  the  Town  Meeting Â
'D\ EDOORW WR UHQHZ WKRVH H[HPS- tions,  and  the  council  determined  a  citywide  vote  was  needed  if  they  wanted  to  retain  them.  A  public  in- formational  meeting  on  the  topic  will  be  held  at  the  Aug.  2  council  meeting  at  6  p.m. —  Andy  Kirkaldy
Addison  Independent,  Monday,  July  4,  2016  —  PAGE  3
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RYHUVHH WKH SRRO (Continued  from  Page  2) “I  hope  the  mayor  puts  together  meeting.  “I’m  sure  there  are  plenty  of  people  out  there  who  can  do  it  a  pool  committee  because  there  is  DQ LQWHUHVW LQ IRUPLQJ RQH DQG KH that  would  cost  us  that  money.â€? Hawley  said  he  is  in  the  process  LV DZDUH RI WKDW ´ (FNHOV ZURWH LQ D RI WU\LQJ WR ÂżQG VXFK DOWHUQDWLYHV second  email. %HQWRQ VDLG LQ KLV LQWHUYLHZ ZLWK including  by  reaching  out  to  Pool  World  owner  Tom  Booska.  Hawley  the  Independent  that  the  coun- said  he  sent  Booska  the  outline  of  cil  could  consider  establishing  a  WKH ZRUN H[SHFWHG IRU WKH committee  to  deal  with  the  pool  estimate  and  is  just  waiting  to  hear  and  other  recreation  facilities  and  LVVXHV VXFK DV DQ HDUOLHU RQH WKDW back.  “I  sent  him  a  formal  email  this  handled  an  unsuccessful  effort  to  establish  a  preschool  morning.  I  actually  playground  next  to  sent  him  the  Aquatech  “There’s no the  pool.  'HYHORSPHQW *URXS question in my At  the  June  28  SURSRVDO DQG KRSH- PHHWLQJ FRXQFLO fully  he  will  get  back  mind that it (an insisted  WR PH ´ +DZOH\ VDLG inspection) would members  they  will  not  ignore  on  June  24. be good.â€? Hawley  also  re- — Mayor Bill Benton WKH SRRO DQG DVNHG VHYHUDO SRRO VXSSRUW- sponded  to  questions  ers  in  attendance  to  raised  about  the  qual- ity  of  maintenance  in  recent  years.  be  patient. Âł7KH WLPH ,ÂśYH EHHQ RQ WKH FLW\ He  said  pool  director  Brad  Castillo  and  public  works  head  Jim  Larrow  FRXQFLO ZHÂśYH EHHQ YHU\ VXSSRUW- KDYH GRQH D JRRG MRE DQG KDYH IRO- LYH RI WKH SRRO ´ VDLG $OGHUZRPDQ lowed  the  practices  established  by  /\QQ 'RQQHOO\ Âł<RX KDYHQÂśW DO- longtime  former  pool  maintenance  lowed  us  to  do  the  process  yet.â€? Benton  concluded  by  saying  KHDG 5RODQG *X\HWWH “Brad  Castillo  learned  from  Ro- the  council  expected  action  on  the  land.  Jim  Larrow  learned  from  Ro- pool:  “Mel  is  directed  to  look  at  ODQG ´ +DZOH\ VDLG Âł:H XVH WKH RSWLRQV IRU LQVSHFWLRQ DQG WLPH LV of  the  essence.â€? same  methods  Roland  used.â€? Some  remained  skeptical  how- %HQWRQ LQWHUYLHZHG WKH VDPH GD\ VDLG KH KDV VHHQ SLFWXUHV HYHU %UHQW 5DNRZVNL DQG (FNHOV showing  potential  problems  at  the  both  said  they  were  concerned  that  FLW\ SRRO DQG WKDW FLW\ UHVLGHQW any  repairs  —  some  might  be  need- 'XVWLQ +XQW ZKR ZRUNV IRU WKH ed  soon  to  a  section  of  pool  wall  in  Middlebury  Recreation  Depart- the  wading  area  —  done  before  an  ment  and  helps  maintain  the  pool  H[SHUW UHYLHZ PLJKW EH SHUIRUPHG WKHUH KDV VDLG WKH SRRO FRXOG SURE- improperly.  “I’m  concerned  repairs  won’t  ably  use  some  attention.  “I  know  there  are  some  issues.  EH GRQH LQ D FRUUHFW PDQQHU ´ 5D- 'XVWLQ KDV WROG PH WKLQJV DQG KHÂśV NRZVNL VDLG DGGLQJ KH DOVR ZRXOG D UHJLVWHUHG SRRO H[SHUW ´ %HQWRQ like  to  see  the  pool  drained  in  the  said.  “There’s  no  question  in  my  fall  for  an  inspection.  And  Eckels  was  still  asking  a  mind  that  it  (an  inspection)  would  related  question  at  the  end  of  the  be  good.â€? Eckels  in  her  email  said  she  un- discussion.  “I  would  like  to  know  when  this  derstood  “the  City  Council  and  0HO KDYH DQ HQWLUH FLW\ WR PDQDJH LQVSHFWLRQ LV JRLQJ WR KDSSHQ ´ VKH DQG PDQ\ VWUXFWXUHV WR XSNHHS ´ said.  Andy  Kirkaldy  may  be  reached  at  DQG VKH DQG RWKHU DGYRFDWHV VXJ- JHVW IRUPLQJ DQ DGYLVRU\ JURXS WR andyk@addisonindependent.com.
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Editorial Phil  Scott:  Ready  or  not? The  challenge  Republican  Phil  Scott  has  long  foreseen  in  his  race  for  the  governorship  is  how  to  rise  to  star  power  without  taking  controversial  positions  WKDW UDLVH UHG Ă€DJV WR WKH PRGHUDWH PDMRULWLHV LQ WKH VWDWH +H KDV GRQH WKDW ZHOO By  taking  moderate  stands  on  most  controversial  issues,  he’s  become  known  as  the  go-Âalong  to  get-Âalong  candidate;Íž  a  Mr.  Nice  Guy.  Nothing  wrong  with  that  when  you’re  number  two  (as  lieutenant  governor)  or  as  one  of  the  Republican  minority  in  the  Legislature. As  governor,  however,  Mr.  Scott  will  have  to  stake  out  stronger  positions  to  show  how  he  is  different  from  the  other  candidates,  and  provide  the  public  with  an  idea  of  how  he  might  lead  the  state  in  terms  of  personal  style  —  and  in  what  direction. As  a  political  leader  of  the  Republican  Party,  Scott  has  created  a  strong  identity  as  a  level-Âheaded,  political  moderate  who  is  most  comfortable  in  the  small-Âbusiness  world  of  good  management  practices.  His  mantra  could  be  sum- PDUL]HG DV LQYHVW FDXWLRXVO\ VSHQG ZLVHO\ DQG EH IUXJDO His  campaign  proposals  follow  in  that  vein.  At  the  top  of  his  economic  agenda  is  his  pledge  “to  establish  economic  growth  and  affordability  as  the  top  SULRULWLHV ´ $ 3KLO 6FRWW DGPLQLVWUDWLRQ ZLOO KLV SODWIRUP VWDWHV ‡ 6WD\ ODVHU IRFXVHG RQ WKH HFRQRPLF DQG ÂżVFDO IXQGDPHQWDOV ‡ 6HW FOHDU VWDQGDUGV DQG OLPLWV WKDW KHOS 9HUPRQWHUV JHW DKHDG LQVWHDG RI causing  them  to  fall  further  behind. ‡ 1RW VXSSRUW RU FDUU\ RXW H[SHULPHQWV DW WD[SD\HUVÂś H[SHQVH To  carry  out  his  pledge  of  frugality,  he  says  that  he  will  “challenge  my  DGPLQLVWUDWLRQ WR UHWKLQN VWDWH JRYHUQPHQW DQG ÂżQG ZD\V WR PDNH DJHQFLHV GHSDUWPHQWV SURJUDPV DQG VHUYLFHV PRUH HIÂżFLHQW DQG PRUH SURGXFWLYH ´ 7RXWLQJ KLV ÂżVFDO GLVFLSOLQH KH PDNHV D ELJ GHDO RXW RI KLV SOHGJH WR NHHS a  cap  on  state  spending.  “I  will  not  allow  the  state  budget  to  grow  more  than  wages  or  the  economy  did  in  the  previous  year‌.  This  is  my  central,  guiding  EXGJHWDU\ SULQFLSOH VR , ZDQW WR EH FOHDU $ 3KLO 6FRWW DGPLQLVWUDWLRQ ZLOO QHYHU propose  —  and  I  will  never  sign  —  an  annual  state  budget  that  grows  more  than  WKH HFRQRP\ RU LQĂ€DWLRQ DGMXVWHG ZDJHV GLG LQ WKH SULRU \HDU ´ ,I WKDW LV SHU- cent  growth,  then  there  will  be  1  percent  spending.  Period.  Cuts  will  be  made. In  terms  of  growing  the  economy,  he  says  the  most  responsible  way  to  bal- DQFH WKH VWDWH EXGJHW LV WR JHQHUDWH WD[ UHYHQXH E\ H[SDQGLQJ WKH HFRQRP\ No  one,  of  course,  disagrees.  Every  governor  sets  out  to  grow  the  economy  DQG DGG MREV %XW LWÂśV QRW VR VLPSOH The  current  administration  of  Gov.  Peter  Shumlin  claims  creating  an  ad- GLWLRQDO MREV GXULQJ KLV WHQXUH LQ WKH UHQHZDEOH HQHUJ\ VHFWRU DORQH EXW that  took  a  concerted  effort  to  create  new  boundaries  for  an  emerging  industry;Íž  WR HVWDEOLVK LQFHQWLYHV WR MXPS VWDUW QHZ EXVLQHVV JURZWK ,W WRRN QHZ WKLQNLQJ and  a  bit  of  a  gamble.  Similarly,  the  Shumlin  administration  was  instrumental  LQ QDYLJDWLQJ WKH QHJRWLDWLRQV EHWZHHQ D GHFOLQLQJ ,%0 SODQW LQ (VVH[ -XQFWLRQ and  the  thriving  business  now  operating  there  under  Global  Foundries.  Keeping  the  state’s  high-Âtech  industries  growing  and  prospering  in  the  state  is  PRUH WKDQ MXVW EHLQJ D JRYHUQRU ZLWK D IUXJDO HFRQRPLF SODQ LWÂśV EHLQJ D VDYY\ investor  in  the  new  economy,  an  articulate  advocate  of  the  state’s  best  assets  and  selling  points,  and  an  economic  seer  in  being  able  to  forecast  changes  in  the  global  economy.  Being  conservative  and  operating  within  the  status  quo,  when  the  global  economy  is  changing  rapidly,  may  be  a  roadmap  that  misses  the  op- portunities  of  tomorrow. 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 I  get  that  my  generation  will  continue  to  partial  payment  of  incentives  if  the  new  tax  revenues  to  Vermont,  after  want  to  have  adequate  food.  It’s  frustrated  when  I  see  politicians  vote  with  their  feet,  and  leave  the  company  gets  partway  there. the  cost  of  the  incentives.  These  are  unfortunate  and  ironic  to  think  that  ignorantly  passing  laws  that  they  state  of  Vermont. 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Dairy farmers struggle with milk prices By  ERIN  MANSFIELD VTDigger.org VERMONT  —  Milk  prices  are  down  across  the  Northeast  and  are  even  lower  this  summer  than  they  were  a  year  ago,  when  farmers  produced  so  much  milk  coopera- tives  had  to  start  dumping  it  into  manure  pits. In  Federal  Milk  Order  Number  One,  which  includes  Vermont’s Â
roughly  800  dairy  farms,  the  listed  price  of  milk  dropped  to  $14.73  per  hundredweight,  equal  to  a  hundred  pounds  of  milk  or  11  or  12  gallons),  in  May,  down  from  $16.82  a  year  prior. Farmers  are  not  dumping  their  milk  right  now,  but  Agri-ÂMark/ Cabot,  one  of  the  major  coopera- tives  for  Vermont  dairy  farmers,  can’t  guarantee  that  dumping Â
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won’t  start  later  this  summer,  or  even  as  soon  as  this  week. “Milk  prices  right  now  are  extremely  low,  in  the  $14  range,â€?  said  Doug  DiMento,  a  spokes- person  for  Agri-ÂMark/Cabot  in  Massachusetts.  “We  don’t  expect  much  price  recovery  until  we  get  into  the  late  fall.â€? “We  expect  prices  to  be  around  the  $15  range,  $14.75,  $15.50  range  throughout  the  summer,  and  then  maybe  going  up  in  the  fall,  but  right  now  we’re  not  as  optimistic  simply  because  of  the  amount  of  dairy  prod- “Those ucts  in  inven- tories,â€?  he  farmers said. that can He  said  the  prices  diversify being  are doing are  pushed  lower  because  of  an  so, and oversupply  of  everyone milk  across  — every the  world.  Only  about  farmer — 13  percent  is praying of  U.S.  milk  is  being  for the e x p o r t e d ,  milk a c c o r d i n g  to  DiMento,  prices to down  from  change.â€? the  typical  — Beth level  of  16  Kennett, percent  to  17  dairy farmer percent. “ E v e n  though  that  price  looks  like  it’s  $14.73,  every- one’s  receiving  less,â€?  DiMento  said.  “It’s  unfortunate  that  we  can’t  find,  the  USDA  can’t  come  up  with,  a  good  mechanism  to  pay  farmers  fairly  for  the  product  they  produce.â€? Farmers  in  Vermont  say  the  low  prices  are  caused  by  shifts  in  inter- national  trade.  The  president  of  Russia  imposed  a  trade  embargo  on  the  European  Union,  leading  to  a  glut  of  milk  in  the  European  (See  Milk,  Page  30)
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Andre Cousineau, 66, Addison ADDISON  —  Andre  Cousineau,  66,  of  Addison,  passed  away  peace- fully  at  home  on  June  18,  2016,  after  a  courageous  battle  with  cancer.  Andre’s  loving  wife  and  best  friend  of  42  years  was,  as  always,  by  his  VLGH +H OLYHG D OLIH Âż OOHG ZLWK D loving  family  and  dear  friends.  Andre  enjoyed  simple  pleasures  and  found  happiness  in  all  he  did.  Andre  will  always  be  remembered  for  his  laughter  and  kindness.  He  is  survived  by  and  forever  loved  by  his  wife,  Deborah.  Andre  lives  on  in  the  hearts  of  his  adoring  family.  A  funeral  service  in  honor  of  Andre  will  be  held  at  10  a.m.  on  Monday,  July  11,  at  St.  Peter’s  Church  in  Vergennes.  Deborah  will  never  forget  the  loving  care,  kind- ness  and  compassion  offered  to  both  Andre  and  Deborah  by  family  and  friends  and  the  Addison  County  Home  Health  and  Hospice.  In  lieu  RI Ă€ RZHUV SOHDVH IHHO IUHH WR VXSSRUW Addison  County  Home  Health  and  Hospice  for  their  invaluable  services  or  another  agency  of  your  choice  in Â
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William Brown, 80, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY  —  William  J.  Brown,  80,  died  Sunday,  June  26,  2016,  peacefully  with  his  family  by  his  side.  William  was  born  September  5,  1935,  in  Brooklyn,  N.Y.,  the  son  of  the  late  Harry  and  Antoinette  (Cassino)  Brown. He  proudly  served  in  the  U.S.  Army  during  the  Korean  War  from  1954-Â1956.  He  helped  develop  the  Babe  Ruth  program  in  the  Bristol  School  district.  During  his  retire- ment  years,  he  worked  as  a  substitute  teacher  at  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School.  He  was  a  member  of  St.  Ambrose  Catholic  Church.  He  ZDV DQ DYLG Âż VKHUPDQ DQG HQMR\HG photography,  woodworking,  H.O.  model  trains,  the  Brooklyn  Dodgers  and  spending  time  with  his  family. William  is  survived  by  his  wife,  Mary  “Patâ€?  Brown  of  Middlebury;Íž  his  children,  Christopher  Brown  and  VLJQLÂż FDQW RWKHU 0LFKHOOH *HRUJH of  Sterling,  Mass.;Íž  Elizabeth  Brown  DQG VLJQLÂż FDQW RWKHU 'DQ +HUULPDQ of  Middlebury;Íž  Michael  Brown  and  VLJQLÂż FDQW RWKHU 0LFKHOOH *RGZLQ RI *UDQG ,VOH 'HQLVH &RXVLQR DQG VLJQLÂż FDQW RWKHU %U\FH *OHDVRQ of  Bristol;Íž  Matthew  Brown  and  his  wife,  Kacie  of  Columbus,  Ohio;Íž  Mary  Buxton  and  her  husband,  Andrew  of  Orwell;Íž  by  his  grand- children,  Danielle  Brown,  Matthew  Brown,  Christine  Slusser,  Bryan  Parks,  Jared  Hubbell,  Levi  Hubbell,  *DUUHWW &RXVLQR 7DQLND &RXVLQR Shea  Cravens,  Vada  Buxton  and  Edie  Buxton;Íž  by  his  great-Âgrandchil- dren,  Shaun  Brown  and  Maxwell  Casey;Íž  by  his  brother,  Harry  Brown;Íž  and  several  nieces,  nephews  and  cousins. He  was  predeceased  by  his  parents,  his  sister  Dorothy  and  his Â
WILLIAM  J.  BROWN mother  and  father-Âin  law  Vera  and  *HRUJH &UDGGRFN Visitation  will  be  held  on  Wednesday,  June  29,  2016,  from  5-Â7  p.m.  at  the  Sanderson-ÂDucharme  Funeral  Home,  117  South  Main  St.,  Middlebury.  A  Mass  of  Christian  Burial  will  be  celebrated  on  Thursday,  June  30,  2016,  at  9:30  a.m.  at  St.  Ambrose  Catholic  Church  in  Bristol,  with  the  Rev.  Yvon  Royer  as  the  celebrant.   Burial  will  be  in  the  Vermont  Veterans  Memorial  Cemetery,  Randolph,  on  Tuesday,  July  5,  2016,  at  1  p.m. Memorial  contributions  may  be  made  to  the  Wounded  Warrior  Project  at  P.O.  Box  758517,  Topeka,  KS,  66675. Arrangements  are  under  the  direc- tion  of  the  Sanderson-ÂDucharme  Funeral  Home.  Online  condolences  at  www.sandersonfuneralservice. FRP ¸
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FERRISBURGH  —  The  Bixby  Li brary  in  Vergennes  is  our  area  library  and  is  a  great  place  to  visit  over  the  summer  months.  Visit  Bixby’s  web site,  www.bixbylibrary.org,  or  Face book  page  to  keep  up  to  date  on  all  the  events.  The  Bixby  will  host  four  bookbind ing  workshops  on  the  Saturdays  of  June  25,  July  9,  16  and  23.  Each  ses sion  will  have  a  different  topic  so  get  the  full  details  and  locations  on  the  Bixby  Library  website’s  adult  pro grams  calendar.  2Q 7KXUVGD\V LQ -XO\ IURP 5  p.m.,  there  will  be  a  story  hour  for  preschool  aged  children  by  Children’s  Librarian,  Rachel  Plant.  These  cozy  sessions  will  be  held  in  the  Vergennes  City  Park  (weather  permitting),  and  no  registration  is  necessary.  Bring  a  snack  and  something  to  sit  on.  This  will  be  a  great  opportunity  to  combine  the  story  hour  with  some  shopping  at  the  Vergennes  Farmer’s  Market!  The  Bixby’s  monthly  free  movie  is  on  Friday,  July  8,  at  6  p.m.  in  the  Com munity  Room.  This  month’s  showing:  “The  Big  Short,â€?  a  2016  Academy  Award  nominee  for  Best  Picture  fea WXULQJ DQ DOO VWDU FDVW WXUQLQJ LQ VWURQJ SHUIRUPDQFHV 7KH ÂżOP LV EDVHG RQ WKH QRQÂżFWLRQ ERRN Âł7KH %LJ 6KRUW Inside  the  Doomsday  Machineâ€?  by  Michael  Lewis,  and  is  about  the  hous LQJ PDUNHW ÂżQDQFLDO IUDXG RI WKH ODVW decade  and  four  outsiders  who  decide  to  take  down  the  culprits.  Come  and  enjoy  this  highly  acclaimed  movie  —  popcorn  provided! Rokeby  Museum  is  now  open  for  the  summer  season  and  the  listing  of Â
events  is  at  www.rokeby.org.  Rokeby  fans  should  visit  the  museum’s  Face book  site  and  view  the  photograph  of  a  lovely  19th  century  Quaker  bonnet  from  the  Museum’s  display  on  “plain  dress.â€?  Rokeby  is  delving  into  Quaker  be liefs  about  “plainnessâ€?  this  summer,  H[SORULQJ KRZ 4XDNHU OLIH UHĂ€HFWHG simplicity  in  speech,  clothing,  fur niture  and  deportment.  The  exhibit,  “Quaker  Made:  Vermont  Furniture,  ´ SUHVHQWV D XQLTXH FRO lection  of  furniture  crafted  by  Quaker  cabinetmaker  Stephen  Foster  Stevens,  who  had  a  shop  in  Monkton.  Stevens  created  simple  and  utilitarian  pieces  WKDW UHĂ€HFWHG KLV JUHDW WDOHQW DQG H[ pert  workmanship.  The  exhibit  features  a  newly  con served  cherry  hooded  baby  cradle  that  was  made  by  Stevens  and  bought  for  Rowland  and  Rachel  Robinson’s  ¿UVW FKLOG ZKR ZDV ERUQ LQ 1RYHPEHU 1822.  It  is  one  of  half  a  dozen  pieces  of  Stevens’  furniture  —  all  beauti fully  made  and  in  original  condition  —  that  will  be  on  display  this  sum mer  at  Rokeby’s  special  exhibition  on  Vermont  furniture.  The  show  will  open  on  Sunday,  July  10,  with  a  gal lery  talk  by  Executive  Director,  Jane  Williamson  at  3  p.m.  A  special  pre sentation  on  Quakers  and  their  beliefs  will  be  held  on  Sunday,  July  31,  at  3  p.m.  The  speaker,  Anne  Verplanck,  is  an  associate  professor  of  American  6WXGLHV DW 3HQQ 6WDWH DQG FR DXWKRU RI Âł4XDNHU $HVWKHWLFV 5HĂ€HFWLRQV LQ a  Quaker  Ethic  in  American  Design  and  Consumption.â€? The  Lake  Champlain  Maritime Â
Museum  will  hold  a  Rowing  Week HQG RQ -XO\ $ YDULHW\ RI URZLQJ teams  will  be  competing  for  the  entire  weekend!  All  are  invited  to   relax  at  the  museum,  visit  the  exhibits,  talk  with  the  expert  staff  and  volunteers  and  enjoy  a  spectacular  two  days  on  the  lake.  2Q 6DWXUGD\ -XO\ WKH OLJKW KHDUW ed  race  of  St.  Ayles  Skiffs  starts  at  the  museum’s  North  Harbor  and  heads  across  the  lake,  for  approximately  one  mile  and,  after  a  bit  of  a  rest,  the  row ers  will  race  back  to  the  North  Harbor.  On  Sunday,  July  10,  the  Lake  Cham plain  Challenge  Race  will  be  held  for  boaters  of  all  ages  and  skills.  All  are  invited  to  just  watch  or  join  the  fun.  %ULQJ \RXU RZQ QRQ PRWRUL]HG ERDW kayak  or  canoe  to  row  or  paddle  in  WKLV WKUHH PLOH UDFH DFURVV WKH ODNH LCMM  gigs  are  available  for  teams  RI IRXU RU VL[ ÂżUVW FRPH ÂżUVW VHUYHG Please  contact  LCMM’s  Nick  Patch  for  availability.  Also,  the  LCMM  will  be  at  the  Burlington  Maritime  Festival  on  Sat urday  and  Sunday,  July  30  and  31,  at  the  Burlington  Waterfront.  Tour  the  Schooner  Lois  McClure  at  her  home  berth  of  Perkin’s  Pier,  see  traditional  maritime  skills  demonstrations  in cluding  log  rolling  and  metal  work ing,  and  go  for  a  row  in  one  of  our  Champlain  Longboats  with  an  expert  LCMM  guide!  For  a  complete  listing  of  events  and  also  the  many  children’s  camp  opportunities,  please  visit  www. lcmm.org. Note:  We  are  always  interested  in  including  a  variety  of  Ferrisburgh- related  news  in  this  column,  so  if  you Â
have  news  that  would  be  of  interest,  contact  Sally  Kerschner  at  smwk- ersch@comcast.net.  You  can  access  these  columns  and  other  information  about  Ferrisburgh  news  and  events  by  viewing  the  Ferrisburgh  Town  website  at  www.ferrisburghvt.org. Â
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Turning  Point  (Continued  from  Page  1) services  organization. So  with  an  August  deadline  to  vacate  its  228  Maple  St.  headquarters,  7XUQLQJ 3RLQW &HQWHU RIÂżFLDOV DJDLQ scoured  the  Middlebury  area  for  another  possible  landing  spot.  They  located  approximately  2,000  square  feet  of  space  to  rent  within  a  building  at  54  Creek  Road  that  used  to  house  the  Gailer  School. “I  think  it’s  going  to  work  out  real  well,â€?  Turning  Point  Executive  Director  Bill  Brim  said  of  the  new  spot,  for  which  the  organization  ZLOO VLJQ D ÂżYH \HDU OHDVH 7XUQLQJ Point  will  become  neighbors  with  DQRWKHU QRQ SURÂżW VRFLDO VHUYLFHV agency  —  Addison  Community  $FWLRQ &KDPSODLQ 9DOOH\ 2IÂżFH of  Economic  Opportunity.  And  Brim  added  TPC  will  still  be  close  to  downtown,  Middlebury’s  new  recreation  facility,  and  the  Addison  County  Transit  Resources  bus  route. Brim  is  currently  lining  up  volunteers  to  help  with  the  LPSHQGLQJ FURVV WRZQ PRYH ZKLFK he  hopes  will  be  completed  by  the  end  of  July. “I  am  excited  about  the  fact  that  ZH ÂżQDOO\ JRW WKLV QDLOHG GRZQ ´ KH said. The  Creek  Road  location  features  what  Brim  described  as  two  “good Â
sizedâ€?  classrooms  that  will  be  able  to  accommodate  support  group  meetings.  It  also  features  a  social  area,  and  a  loft  that  will  accommodate  TPC’s  administrative  RIÂżFHV Another  positive:  54  Creek  Road  LV $'$ FRPSOLDQW %ULP VDLG DFFHVV issues  have  precluded  Turning  Point  Center  from  using  a  room  in  the  lower  level  of  228  Maple. The  Marble  Works  Partnership  plans  to  refurbish  and  sell  228  Maple  St.,  according  to  Brim,  who  added  TPC  considered  buying  it  but  determined  it  would  not  meet  WKH RUJDQL]DWLRQÂśV ORJ WHUP JRDOV One  of  those  goals  is  the  creation  of  a  residential  facility  for  folks  to  transition  from  addiction  to  recovery,  and  then  secure  permanent  housing  and  jobs.  Brim  stressed  there  is  no  plan  for  such  a  facility  at  or  near  54  Creek  Road. “To  be  a  person  in  recovery,  you  have  to  change  your  life,â€?  Brim  said.  “Having  a  space  that’s  well  managed  and  operated  under  strict  guidelines  is  very  much  needed  in  this  county.  I  would  like  the  community  to  understand  that  there  is  a  drug  addiction  problem  here.â€? )RU QRZ 7XUQLQJ 3RLQW RIÂżFLDOV are  simply  looking  forward  to  the  upcoming  move.
“I  was  getting  nervous,â€?  Brim  said.  “The  clock  was  ticking.â€? The  Turning  Point  Center  is  a  member  of  the  Vermont  Recovery  1HWZRUN ,Q DGGLWLRQ WR SHHU WR SHHU support,  the  organization  dispenses  Narcan  emergency  kits  to  people  in  an  effort  to  prevent  fatal  opioid  overdoses.  TPC  also  offers  clients  D VDIH GUXJ IUHH SODFH WR JDWKHU DQG associate. During  2014,  the  center  received  around  1,000  visits  per  month  from  addicts  or  their  family  members  seeking  various  services,  ranging  from  a  willing  listener  to  pointers  on  KRZ WR UH HQWHU WKH ODERU PDUNHW Jennifer  Murray,  Middlebury’s  director  of  planning  and  zoning,  said  the  DRB’s  evaluation  of  the  Turning  Point  application  was  made  much  easier  by  the  fact  that  54  Creek  Road  LV LQ WKH WRZQÂśV 9LOODJH 5HVLGHQWLDO Commercial  district,  in  which  social  service  agencies  are  permitted. “Brian  and  Georgianne  Valley,  Turning  Point  board  members,  were  instrumental  to  the  process,â€?  Murray  added.  “They  really  took  the  lead  on  ZRUNLQJ ZLWK WKLV RIÂżFH WR LGHQWLI\ areas  of  town  that  were  within  the  VRC  district,  where  this  use  is  permitted.â€? Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  johnf@addisonindependent.com.
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Independence  Day  commemora- tion  in  Ferrisburgh.  Monday,  July  4,  10  a.m.-Â5  p.m.,  Lake  Champlain  Maritime  Museum.  Step  aboard  the  replica  gunboat  Philadelphia  II  to  hear  a  reading  of  the  'HFODUDWLRQ RI ,QGHSHQGHQFH &DQQRQ Âż ULQJ demonstrations.  Free  admission  for  veterans  and  members  of  the  armed  services  and  their  families.  Info:  www.lcmm.org. 5K  road  race  in  Bristol.  Monday,  July  4,  7:30  a.m.,  downtown.  Visit  www.bristol4th.com  for  details. Fourth  of  July  celebration  in  Rochester.  Monday,  July  4,  9  a.m.,  downtown.  The  annual  Pierce  Hall  Independence  Day  Dash,  a  5K  running  race  and  walking  event,  starts  at  the  Rochester  school  at  9,  with  registration  at  8:30.  Independence  Day  parade  at  11,  followed  by  the  annual  reading  of  the  Declaration  of  Independence.  Then,  a  chicken  barbecue  by  the  Route  100  Lions  Club,  live  music  by  local  jam  band  Whoever  Shows  Up,  and  kids’  activities.  Info:  802-Â767-Â3025. The  Great  Bristol  Outhouse  Race.  Monday,  July  4,  9  a.m.,  downtown.  Call  453-Â6396  for  a  list  of  entries.  Visit  www.bristol4th.com  for  details. Fourth  of  July  parade  in  Bristol.  Monday,  July  4,  10:30  a.m.,  downtown.  The  oldest  continuously  run  parade  in  Vermont.  Info:  www.bristol4th. com.  Fourth  of  July  festivities  in  Bristol.  Monday,  July  4,  noon,  town  green.  Live  music,  this  year  ZLWK 0DQJR -DP )RRG DQG FUDIW YHQGRUV 5DIĂ€ H tickets  for  sale.  Info:  www.bristol4th.com. Old-Âfashioned  ice  cream  social  in  Salisbury.  Monday,  July  4,  1:30-Â4:30  p.m.,  Salisbury  Congregational  Church.  Cones,  sundaes  and  homemade  desserts.  Rain  or  shine.  Summer  Carillon  Concert  Series  at  Middlebury  College.  Monday,  July  4,  5  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel  and  surrounding  lawns.  The  carillon  in  the  tower  of  Mead  Chapel  will  be  played  by  George  Matthew  Jr.,  carillonneur  for  Middlebury  College  and  Norwich  University.  He  will  be  playing  American  music  composed  for  the  carillon.  Free.  Info:  http://go.middlebury.edu/carillon. Band  concert  in  Vergennes.  Monday,  July  4,  7  p.m.,  City  Park.  Concerts  held  every  Monday  evening  through  Aug.  22.
“The  Forest  Dale  Banjo  Factory  Years  (ca.  1911-Â1915)â€?  illustrated  presentation  in  Salisbury.  Wednesday,  July  6,  7  p.m.,  Salisbury  Congregational  Church.  The  Salisbury  Historical  Society  welcomes  Bill  Powers,  who  will  tell  the  story  of  Francis  P.  Bacon,  owner  of  the  Forest  Dale  Banjo  Factory,  and  his  wife,  Cassie  Bacon.  Over  50  images.  Historical  society  program  in  Salisbury.  Wednesday,  July  6,  7  p.m.,  Salisbury  Congregational  Church.  Bill  Powers  presents  an  illustrated  talk  featuring  world  famous  banjo- ist  Fred  Bacon  and  his  Forestdale  banjo  factory.  Free. Historical  society  program  in  Shoreham.  Wednesday,  July  6,  7:15  p.m.,  Platt  Memorial  Library.  The  Shoreham  Historical  Society  meets.  Program  details  TBA. Observatory  stargazing  open  house  at  Middlebury  College.  Wednesday,  July  6,  9-Â10:30  p.m.,  Middlebury  College  Observatory,  McCardell  Bicentennial  Hall.  See  planets,  stars,  star  clusters  and  nebulae  through  the  college’s  24-Âinch  dome  and  smaller  rooftop  telescopes.  Free.  Check  for  weather  after  7  p.m.  at  443-Â2266  or  http:// go.middlebury.edu/observatory. Â
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Senior  meal  in  Bristol.  Thursday,  July  7,  noon,  First  Baptist  Church  of  Bristol.  Menu:  pulled  pork  on  rolls,  baked  beans,  coleslaw,  watermelon  and  ice  cream.  Suggested  donation  $4.  Call  453-Â5276  to  be  on  the  list.  Come  early  and  talk  with  friends. Basin  Bluegrass  Festival  in  Brandon.  Thursday,  July  7,  5  p.m.,  end  of  Basin  Road.  The  22nd  annual  four-Âday  event.  Spaghetti  supper  at  5  p.m.,  $9  per  person,  followed  by  a  classic  country  concert  with  Corey  Zink  and  County  Line  (with  Punky  and  Gloria).  Concert  free  with  weekend  ticket,  others  $10.  See  website,  www.basinbluegrassfestival. com  or  email  basinbluegrass@yahoo.com  for  advance  tickets  as  well  as  camping  and  festival  information. “Art  and  the  Alleyâ€?  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  July  7,  5-Â7  p.m.,  Frog  Hollow  Alley.  Participating  busi- nesses:  Frog  Hollow  Bikes,  Edgewater  Gallery  at  the  Falls,  Buy  Again  Alley,  Steven  Jupiter  Gallery,  Middlebury  Chocolates  and  Dog  Lake  Trading  Co.  Business  specials  and  live  music  in  the  courtyard  by  local  musician  Patrick  Fitzsimmons.  Edgewater  Gallery  will  be  featuring  artist  Steven  P.  Goodman  and  will  have  refreshments  in  the  alley.  Energy  and  climate  change  panel  discussion  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  July  7,  6  p.m.,  Champlain  Valley  Unitarian  Universalist  Church.  Join  energy  experts  Tim  Maker,  Beth  Sachs,  Leigh  Seddon  and  David  Blittersdorf  for  a  look  at  what  the  transi- tion  to  renewable  energy  may  actually  entail.  Hancock  Green  Summer  Concerts  presents  Starline  Rhythm  Boys.  Thursday,  July  7,  6:30  p.m.,  Hancock  Town  Green.  Bring  a  chair  and  a  picnic.  Homemade  desserts  will  be  sold.  Free.  Â
The  Coast  of  Maine STEVEN  P.  GOODMAN’S  painting  “Maine  Coastâ€?  is  on  display  at  the  Edgewater  at  the  Falls  Gallery  with  an  opening  reception  Thursday,  July  7,  from  5-Â7  p.m. “Sunset  Boulevardâ€?  on  stage  in  Brandon.  Thursday,  July  7,  7:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Town  Hall.  The  Vermont  Theater  Lab  presents  the  Andrew  Lloyd  Weber  musical,  a  community  collaboration  in  memory  of  the  late  Bette  Moffett.  Tickets  $25  adults,  $20  seniors,  students  and  military.  Runs  through  July  10.  Info:  247-Â6720. Movies  in  the  Park  After  Dark  in  Bristol.  Thursday,  July  7,  dusk,  town  green.  “The  Indian  in  the  Cupboard.â€?  Part  of  Bristol  Rec’s  annual  RXWGRRU Âż OP VHULHV ZLWK FODVVLFV VKRZQ RQ D theater-Âsize  screen.  Free.  Bring  a  blanket  and  bug  spray.  Series  runs  weekly  (except  Aug.  11)  through  Aug.  18.
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Basin  Bluegrass  Festival  in  Brandon.  Friday,  July  8,  10  a.m.-Â9:30  p.m.,  end  of  Basin  Road.  The  22nd  annual  four-Âday  event.  Stage  performances  all  day.  See  website,  www.basinbluegrassfestival. com  or  email  basinbluegrass@yahoo.com  for  advance  tickets  as  well  as  camping  and  festival  information.  Free  walking  tour  of  public  sculpture  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  July  8,  noon-Â1:30  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts,  72  Porter  Field  Road.  Come  enjoy  Middlebury  College’s  beauti- ful  campus  and  its  incredible  collection  of  public  art.  Middlebury  College  Museum  of  Art  summer  interns  Claire  Borre  ’18  and  Matt  Gillis  ’18  intro- duce  highlights  from  the  College’s  large  and  distinguished  collection  of  outdoor  sculpture.  Rain  or  shine.  Free. Summer  Carillon  Concert  Series  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  July  8,  5  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel  and  surrounding  lawns.  The  carillon  in  the  tower  of  Mead  Chapel  will  be  played  by  Laura  Ellis,  caril- l o n n e u r  at  the Â
University  of  Florida,  Gainesville.  Free.  Info:  http://go.middlebury.edu/carillon.  “Sunset  Boulevardâ€?  on  stage  in  Brandon.  Friday,  July  8,  7:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Town  Hall.  The  Vermont  Theater  Lab  presents  the  Andrew  Lloyd  Weber  musical,  a  community  collaboration  in  memory  of  the  late  Bette  Moffett.  Tickets  $25  adults,  $20  seniors,  students  and  military.  Runs  through  July  10.  Info:  247-Â6720. Summer  series  in  Salisbury.  Friday,  July  8,  7:30  p.m.,  Salisbury  Congregational  Church.  The  Point  CounterPoint  Faculty  Ensemble  kicks  off  the  Summer  Series  with  works  by  Schubert,  Shostakovich  and  Beethoven.  Free-Âwill  dona- tions  appreciated.
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Monthly  wildlife  walk  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  July  9,  7-Â9  a.m.,  Otter  View  Park  and  Hurd  Grassland.  A  monthly  OCAS-ÂMALT  event  inviting  community  members  to  help  survey  birds  and  other  wildlife.  Meet  at  Otter  View  Park  parking  area,  corner  of  Weybridge  Street  and  Pulp  Mill  Bridge  Road.  Birders  of  all  ages  and  abilities  welcome.  Shorter  and  longer  routes  possible.  Info:  388-Â6019  or  Swing  Peepers  in  New  Haven.  388-Â1007.  Tuesday,  July  5,  3  p.m.,  New  Haven  St.  Stephen’s  Peasant  Market  in  Middlebury.  Town  Hall.  This  vocal-Âharmony  and  Saturday,  July  9,  9  a.m.-Â3  p.m.,  Middlebury  multi-Âinstrumental  duo  performs  inventive,  town  green.  An  old-Âfashioned  village  festival  earth-Âfriendly  and  interactive  songs  and  with  antiques,  fresh-Âbaked  pies,  children’s  stories.  Audience  participation.  Free. items,  silent  auction  items,  linens,  books,  white  Brownie  sundaes  for  sale  during  Bristol  elephants,  sporting  goods,  vintage  clothing  and  Band  Concert.  Wednesday,  July  5,  6:30  p.m.,  PRUH 5DIĂ€ H RI D KDQG FUDIWHG ZRRGHQ ND\DN Bristol  Town  Green.  Sponsored  by  First  Baptist  Entertainment,  food,  and  music  for  the  whole  Church  of  Bristol.  IDPLO\ 3URÂż WV EHQHÂż W DUHD QRQSURÂż WV ,QWDNH times:  June  27-ÂJuly  2,  9  a.m.-Â1  p.m.;Íž  evening  LQWDNH -XQH S P ,QIR DQG UDIĂ€ H WLFNHWV 802-Â388-Â7200  or  www.ststephensmidd.org. Teen  chef  cookout  in  Bristol.  Saturday,  July  9,  Stories  on  the  Park  in  Bristol.  10  a.m.-Â12:30  p.m.,  the  HUB.  For  kids  7  and  Wednesday,  July  6,  noon-Â1  p.m.,  older.  Sign-Âup  required;Íž  call  453-Â2366  or  email  Bristol  town  green.  Lawrence  Memorial  lmlkids009@gmail.com. Library  offers  weekly  stories,  songs,  time  to  Basin  Bluegrass  Festival  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  play,  and  free  lunch.  Rain  location:  library  July  9,  10  a.m.-Â9:30  p.m.,  end  of  Basin  Road.  The  community  room.  Info:  453-Â2366. 22nd  annual  four-Âday  event.  Stage  performances  Horseshoe  competition  for  kids  in  Bristol.  all  day.  See  website,  www.basinbluegrassfesti- Wednesday,  July  6,  2-Â4:30  p.m.,  Bristol  val.com  or  email  basinbluegrass@yahoo.com  for  Sodbusters  Horseshoe  Club  near  the  Bristol  advance  tickets  as  well  as  camping  and  festival  American  Legion.  For  kids  7  and  older.  information.  Sign-Âup  required;Íž  call  453-Â2366  or  email  Tattooing  demonstration  and  sake  bar  at  lmlkids009@gmail.com. Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  July  9,  11  Town  band  concert  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  a.m.-Â6  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts,  July  6,  7  p.m.,  town  green.  Bring  a  lower  lobby.  Tattoo  artist  Nakona  Macdonald  lawn  chair,  blanket  or  picnic  dinner  of  Blue  Dragon  Tattoo  in  San  Francisco  and  enjoy  an  evening  of  small-Âtown  gives  a  six-Âhour  tattoo  demonstration  in  entertainment.  conjunction   with  the  Japanese  American  The  Michele  Fay  Band  in  concert  in  National  Museum’s  traveling  exhibition,  Brandon.  Wednesday,  July  6,  7  p.m.,  “Perseverance:  Japanese  Tattoo  Tradition  Central  Park.  Original  and  Americana  in  a  Modern  World,â€?  which  is  at  the  music;Íž  a  comfortable  groove  of  folk,  Middlebury  College  Museum  of  Art  June  swing  and  bluegrass.  Family  friendly.  10-ÂAug.  7. Bring  your  lawn  chairs,  enjoy  food  from  THE  LONELY  HEARTSTRING  band  performs  traditional  American  music  at  Middlebury’s  Festival  Town  picnic  in  Weybridge.  Saturday,  vendors  set  up  in  the  park.  Part  of  the  on-Âthe-ÂGreen  on  Monday,  July  11,   at  8:30  p.m. July  9,  11:30  a.m.-Â1:30  p.m.,  Weybridge  Brandon  Summer  Concert  Series. School.  Music,  games  and  food.  Bring Â
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communitycalendar salad  or  hot  dish  to  share.  For  past,  present  and  future  Weybridge  residents.  Free.  Info:  Kirsten  Hendy,  802-Â349-Â7167  or  kirstenhendy@gmail. com.  Rain  or  shine. Summer  Reading  Read-Âa-Âthon  in  Shoreham.  Saturday,  July  9,  1-Â5:30  p.m.,  Platt  Memorial  Library.  Come  and  test  your  reading  limits.  If  you  make  it  to  the  end,  join  the  library  for  a  pizza  party.  Bring  your  favorite  blanket  or  pillow  to  get  comfortable.  Info:  www.plattlib.org  or  897-Â2647. Cold  roast  turkey  and  salad  supper  in  Vergennes.  Saturday,  July  9,  5-Â6:30  p.m.,  Vergennes  United  Methodist  Church,  Main  St.  The  menu  includes  cold  roast  turkey,  potato  salad,  broccoli  salad,  rolls,  dessert  and  bever- age  served  buffet  style.  Cost  $9  adults,  $5  chil- dren.  Take  out  available.  Info:  877-Â3150. Artists’  reception  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  July  9,  5-Â7  p.m.,  Jackson  Gallery,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Multimedia  artist  Klara  Calitri’s  works  are  on  display  including  paintings,  monotype  prints,  ceramics,  sculpture  and  more.  Free.   “Sunset  Boulevardâ€?  on  stage  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  July  9,  2  and  7:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Town  Hall.  The  Vermont  Theater  Lab  presents  the  Andrew  Lloyd  Weber  musical,  a  community  collaboration  in  memory  of  the  late  Bette  Moffett.  Tickets  $25  adults,  $20  seniors,  students  and  military.  Runs  through  July  10.  Info:  247-Â6720. Eighteenth  annual  Bach  Bash  in  Hancock.  Saturday,  July  9,  7  p.m.,  Hancock  Town  Hall.  Professional  and  amateur  musicians  celebrate  the  music  of  Bach  and  others. Bow  Thayer  in  concert  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  July  9,  7:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  Tickets  $20.  Reservations  recommended:  802-Â247-Â4295  or  www.brandon-Âmusic.net.
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“Addison  Amblerâ€?  bike  ride  in  Addison  County.  Sunday,  July  10,  8:45  a.m.,  meet  at  Vergennes  Union  High  School.  The  Green  Mountain  Bicycle  Club  leads  a  45-  or  60-Âmile  ride  from  Vergennes  to  Weybridge,  Bridport  and  West  Addison,  returning  to  Vergennes.  Info:  802-Â829-Â8729  or  dpumo5@gmail.com. Basin  Bluegrass  Festival  in  Brandon.  Sunday,  July  10,  9  a.m.-Â2  p.m.,  end  of  Basin  Road.  The  22nd  annual  four-Âday  event.  Gospel  sing  at  9  a.m.,  stage  performances  10  a.m.-Â2  p.m.  See  website,  www.basinbluegrassfestival. com  or  email  basinbluegrass@yahoo.com  for  advance  tickets  as  well  as  camping  and  festival  information.  Annual  Lake  Champlain  Challenge  Race.  Sunday,  July  10,  9:30  a.m.-Â2  p.m.,  Lake  Champlain  Maritime  Museum,  Basin  Harbor  Road,  Ferrisburgh.  This  3-Âmile  race  is  open  to  all  human  powered  boaters  who  enjoy  the  competition  and  the  beautiful  scenery.  Registration  starts  at  9:30  a.m.  and  the  race  begins  at  11  a.m.  $25  registration  includes  admission  to  the  museum,  two  extra  tickets  for  guests  and  a  free  buffet  lunch.  Info:  Nick  Patch  802-Â475-Â2022  or  www.lcmm.org. “Sunset  Boulevardâ€?  on  stage  in  Brandon.  Sunday,  July  10,  2  p.m.,  Brandon  Town  Hall.  The  Vermont  Theater  Lab  presents  the  Andrew  Lloyd  Weber  musical,  a  community  collabora- tion  in  memory  of  the  late  Bette  Moffett.  Tickets  $25  adults,  $20  seniors,  students  and  military.  Runs  through  July  10.  Info:  247-Â6720. Quaker  Made:  Vermont  Furniture  1820-Â1835  in  Ferrisburgh.  Sunday,  July  10,  3  p.m.,  Rokeby  Museum,  Ferrisburgh.  Quaker  cabi- netmaker  Stephen  Foster  Stevens  produced  furniture  from  his  Monkton  shop  for  fourteen  years.  Several  pieces  are  exhibited  at  the  Rokeby  along  with  account  books,  diaries  and  photographs.  The  curator-Âled  talk  is  free  with  museum  admission.  Rochester  chamber  music  society  concert.  Sunday,  July  10,  4  p.m.  Julia  Salerno  on  violin,  Ben  Gish  on  cello  and  Cynthia  Huard  on  piano  perform  Kenji  Bunch’s  “Swing  Shift  Suite,â€?  Piazzolla’s  “Four  Seasons  Trioâ€?  and  Ravel’s  “Tzigane.â€?  Free  community  dinner  in  Bristol.  Sunday,  July  10,  5-Â6:30  p.m.,  St.  Ambrose  Parish  Hall.  Enjoy  a  meal  with  family,  neighbors  and Â
friends.  Menu:  BBQ  pulled  chicken  on  a  bun,  coleslaw,  baked  beans,  watermelon  and  make- your-Âown  sundaes.  Tom  Verner  of  Magicians  Without  Borders  will  work  his  magic  for  the  crowd.  Free  community  meal  in  Vergennes.  Sunday,  July  10,  5-Â6:30  p.m.,  St.  Peter’s  Church,  85  South  Maple  St.  Come  join  St.  Peter’s  Church  for  roast  pork  sandwiches,  homemade  baked  beans,  coleslaw,  seasoned  roasted  potato  wedges,  pasta  salad,  lemon  pound  cake  with  peaches  and  blueberries,  pink  lemonade  and  coffee.  Free. New  Nile  Orchestra  in  concert  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  July  10,  7  p.m.,  Middlebury  town  green.  Ethiopian  traditional  music  with  world,  funk,  jazz,  hip-Âhop  and  Afro-ÂCuban  styles.  Part  of  Middlebury’s  annual  Festival  on-Âthe-ÂGreen,  July  10-Â16.  Info:  www.festivalonthegreen.org.
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Jon  Gailmor  in  concert  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  July  11,  noon,  Middlebury  town  green.  Gailmor  combines  humor  and  audience  involvement  with  his  thoughtful  music.  A  “brown  bag  specialâ€?  for  kids,  part  of  Middlebury’s  annual  Festival  on-Âthe-ÂGreen,  July  10-Â16.  Info:  www.festivalon- thegreen.org. “Race  to  Supperâ€?  story  time  in  Bristol.  Monday,  July  11,  5:30-Â7  p.m.,  Bristol  green/Lawrence  Memorial  Library.  Kids  are  invited  to  bring  a  toy  pet  for  an  adventure.  Food  will  be  served. Addison  County  Right  to  Life  in  East  Middlebury.  Monday,  July  11,  7  p.m.,  Valley  Bible  Church.  Light  refreshments,  visitors  welcome.  Info:  388-Â2898  and  L2Paquette@aol. com. Pat  Donohue  in  concert  in  Middlebury.   Monday,  July  11,  7  p.m.,  Middlebury  town  green.  G r a m m y - w i n n i n g  ¿ QJHUVW\OH guitarist  a n d Â
singer-Âsongwriter  of  blues,  folk  and  jazz,  a  natural  entertainer  with  charm  and  wit.  Part  of  Middlebury’s  annual  Festival  on-Âthe-ÂGreen,  July  10-Â16.  Info:  www.festivalonthegreen.org. Band  concert  in  Vergennes.  Monday,  July  11,  7  p.m.,  City  Park.  Concerts  held  every  Monday  evening  through  Aug.  22. The  Lonely  Heartstring  Band  in  concert  in  Middlebury.  Monday,  July  11,  8:30  p.m.,  Middlebury  town  green.  The  bluegrass  quin- tet  plays  traditional  American  music.  Part  of  Middlebury’s  annual  Festival  on-Âthe-ÂGreen,  July  10-Â16.  Info:  www.festivalonthegreen.org.
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Blood  drive  in  Middlebury.   Tuesday,  July  12,  10  a.m.-Â4  p.m.,  American  Legion,  49  Wilson  Road.  All  blood  types  needed.  Those  who  donate  blood  July  1-Â5  will  receive  a  limited-Âedition  Red  Cross  lunch  cooler,  while  supplies  last.  Info  and  appointments  to  donate  blood  or  platelets:  redcrossblood.org  or  1-Â800-Â733-Â2767. PaDulabaum  in  concert  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  July  12,  noon,  Middlebury  town  green.  Rebecca  Padula  and  Gary  Dulabaum  are  multi-Âinstrumentalists  and  singers  perform- ing  music  that  is  fun  for  everyone.  Lots  of  move- ment  and  sing-Âalongs  to  songs  every  kid  should  know,  plus  originals  and  humor.  A  “brown  bag  special,â€?  part  of  Middlebury’s  annual  Festival  on-Âthe-ÂGreen,  July  10-Â16.  Info:  www.festivalon- thegreen.org. New  Haven  River  Anglers  youth  night  in  Lincoln.  Tuesday,  July  12,  6  p.m.,  Eagle  Park,  River  Road,  near  Bartlett  Falls.  Kids  4-Â14  can  OHDUQ Ă€ \ W\LQJ URG FDVWLQJ EXJ LGHQWLÂż FDWLRQ Âż VKLQJ NQRW W\LQJ DQG Âż VK LGHQWLÂż FDWLRQ Prizes  and  refreshments.  Info:  453-Â3899  or  453-Â5885. Tall  Heights  in  concert  in  M i d d l e b u r y. y.  Tuesday,  July  12,  7  p.m., Â
Middlebury  town  green.  This  duo  got  its  start  busking  in  Faneuil  Hall  in  Boston  and  has  now  toured  the  country.  Think  Simon  and  Garfunkel  and  Bon  Iver.  Part  of  Middlebury’s  annual  Festival  on-Âthe-ÂGreen,  July  10-Â16.  Info:  www. festivalonthegreen.org. Les  Poules  à  Colin  in  concert  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  July  12,  8:30  p.m.,  Middlebury  town  green.  Folk-Âtraditional  songs  and  tunes  with  D 4XpEpFRLV LQĂ€ XHQFH 3DUW RI 0LGGOHEXU\ÂśV annual  Festival  on-Âthe-ÂGreen,  July  10-Â16.  Info:  www.festivalonthegreen.org.
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No  Strings  Marionette  Company  on  stage  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  July  13,  noon,  Middlebury  town  green.  Enjoy  the  wonders  of  traditional  puppet  theater.  A  “brown  bag  special,â€?  part  of  Middlebury’s  annual  Festival  on-Âthe-ÂGreen,  July  10-Â16.  Info:  www.festivalonthegreen.org. Stories  on  the  Park  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  July  13,  noon-Â1  p.m.,  Bristol  town  green.  Lawrence  Memorial  Library  offers  weekly  stories,  songs,  time  to  play,  and  free  lunch.  Rain  location:  library  community  room.  Info:  453-Â2366. Talk  on  silhouette  art  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  July  13,  noon,  Sheldon  Museum.  /DXUD -RKQVRQ ZLOO SUHVHQW Âł3URÂż OHV Scissortypes  and  Blockheads:  The  Art  of  New  England  Silhouettes.â€?  Offered  in  conjunction  with  the  Sheldon’s  exhibit  “Addison  County  in  3URÂż OH 6LOKRXHWWHV IURP WKH 6KHOGRQ $UFKLYHV ´ Info:  388-Â2117. Mural  painting  for  kids  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  July  13,  2-Â4:30  p.m.,  Lawrence  Memorial  Library.  For  kids  7  and  older.  Sign-Âup  required;Íž  call  453-Â2366  or  email  lmlkids009@gmail.com. They  Might  Be  Gypsies  in  concert  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  July  13,  7  p.m.,  Middlebury  town  green.  Father  and  son  Greg  and  Aidan  Ryan  perform  high-Âenergy  music  inspired  by  the  1930s  gypsy  jazz  of  Django  Reinhardt  and  Stephane  Grappelli  as  well  as  contemporary  gypsy  masters.  Part  of  Middlebury’s  annual  Festival  on-Âthe-ÂGreen,  July  10-Â16.  Info:  www.festivalonthegreen.org. The  Brandon  Town  Band  in  concert  in  Brandon.  Wednesday,  July  13,  7  p.m.,  Central  Park.  (Tentative  booking.)  Classic  band  concert  music  with  light  classics,  show  tunes,  marches  and  something  for  dancing.  Bring  your  lawn  chairs,  enjoy  food  from  vendors  set  up  in  the  park.  Part  of  the  Brandon  Summer  Concert  Series. Town  band  concert  in  Bristol.  Wednesday,  July  13,  7  p.m.,  town  green.  Bring  a  lawn  chair,  blanket  or  picnic  dinner  and  enjoy  an  evening  of  small-Âtown  entertainment.  Historical  society  program  in  Shoreham.  Wednesday,  July  13,  7:15  p.m.,  Platt  Memorial  Library.  The  Shoreham  Historical  Society  meets.  Program  details  TBA. Daby  TourĂŠ  in  concert  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  July  13,  8:30  p.m.,  Middlebury  town  green.  Singer/songwriter  with  a  global  SHUVSHFWLYH +LV PXVLF LV LQĂ€ XHQFHG E\ WKH OLQJXLVWLF LQĂ€ HFWLRQV RI WKH VL[ ODQJXDJHV KH speaks.  Part  of  Middlebury’s  annual  Festival  on-Âthe-ÂGreen,  July  10-Â16.  Info:  www.festivalon- thegreen.org.
LIVEMUSIC Mellow  Yellow  in  New  Haven.  Friday,  July  8,  6-Â8  p.m.,  Lincoln  Peak  Vineyard. Jinxbox  and  Jaela  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Aug.  19,  7  p.m.,  Marquis  Theater. Jinxbox  and  Jaela  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Aug.  20,  6  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern.
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Outdoor  sculpture THE  “YOUBIE  OBIEâ€?  is  one  of  the  outdoor  sculptures  you  will  see  on  the  free  walk- ing  tour  on  the  Middlebury  College  campus  on  Friday,  July  8,  from  noon-Â1:30  p.m.
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Middlebury festival is back on the green Week-long event kicks off Sunday, July 10 The  Middlebury  Summer  Festival  picking  Guitar  Champ,  innovative  on-Âthe-ÂGreen  celebrates  its  38th  an- songwriter  and  Prairie  Home  Com- niversary  season  during  the  week  of  panion  favorite.  Monday’s  perfor- July  10  through  16  back  on  the  Mid- mances  culminate  with  The  Lonely  Heartstring  Band  at  8:30  dlebury  Village  Green.  p.m. The  festival  kicks  off  this  The  balance  of  the  fes- Sunday  at  7  p.m.  with  the  tival  will  feature  noon- New  Nile  Orchestra,  per- time  “Brown  Bagâ€?  fami- forming  Ethiopian  tradi- ly-Âoriented  presentations  tional  music  with  World,  through  next  Friday  at  Funk,  Jazz,  Hip-ÂHop  and  by  Greg  Pahl noon.  In  addition,  there  Afro-ÂCuban  styles. will  be  evening  musical  The  festival,  again  performances  from  7-Â10  rated  a  “Top  10  Summer  Eventâ€?  by  the  Vermont  Chamber  of  p.m.  by  a  wide  variety  of  exciting  Commerce,  continues  next  Monday,  musicians,  including:  Tall  Heights;Íž  July  11,  with  a  “Brown  Bag  Specialâ€?  Les  Poules  à  Colin;Íž  They  Might  Be  presentation  at  noon  by  Jon  Gailmor.  Gypsies;Íž  Daby  TourĂŠ;Íž  Brett  Hughes;Íž  Then,  at  7  p.m.,  the  festival  really  Dwight  &  Nicole;Íž  The  Dupont  gets  underway  with  Pat  Dono- Brothers;Íž  Madaila;Íž  and  the  Vermont  hue,  a  Na- Jazz  Ensemble.  See  next  week’s  col- t i o n a l  umn  for  additional  details  and  spe- Finger- FLÂżF SHUIRUPDQFH WLPHV Although  all  festival  events  are  free,  donations  are  welcome.  For  more  information  visit  www.festi- valonthegreen.org  or  call  802-Â462- 3555. MELLOW  YELLOW  AT  LPV On  Friday,  from  6-Â8  p.m.,  Mel- low  Yellow  will  take  you  on  a  trip  (back  in  time)  at  Lincoln  Peak  Vineyard  in  New  Haven.  Mellow  Yellow  pays  tribute  to  the  60s  and  70s  with  ex- traordinarily  authentic  rendi- tions  of  some  of  the  genre’s  greatest  songs.  They  don’t  just  play  the  music;Íž  Mellow  Yellow  captures  all  the  hey- man-Âpeace-Âand-Âlove-Âgroovi- ness  of  the  songs  that  helped  GHÂżQH D GHFDGH :LWK IDQDWLF DW- tention  to  detail,  the  members  of  Mellow  Yellow  get  right  inside  the  songs  they  perform. As  with  all  Wine  Down  Fri- day  shows,  the  “doorsâ€?  open  at  5:30  p.m.  for  picnicking.  Lickskillet  Food  Truck  is  coming  with  their  southern  and  TexMex  fare,  such  as  Julia  Salerno  in  Rochester
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npeakvineyard.com. BOW  THAYER  IN  BRANDON See  Bow  Thayer  live  at  Brandon  Music  on  Saturday  at  7:30  p.m.  He  has  gained  a  “reputation  as  a  sub- limely  gifted  artistâ€?  by  pursuing  a  creative  vision  that  seeks  to  lead  Americana  music  into  the  future. Thayer  made  a  name  for  himself  in  Boston  with  7  League  Boots,  a  rock/reggae  band.  Then,  15  years  ago  he  made  a  life-Âaltering  decision  to  leave  the  city  for  the  Green  Moun- tains  of  Vermont.  It  was  here  that  he  explored  the  Delta  blues  playing  slide  guitar  for  the  original  Elbow  and  began  a  relationship  with  the  banjo  —  both  in  the  bluegrass  group,  The  Benders,  and  on  his  own  —  that  continues  to  this  day Thayer  has  performed  with  such  music  luminaries  as  Levon  Helm,  John  Hiatt,  Booker  T  and  Ringo  Starr.  He  tours  the  world  but  is  also  known  for  throwing  one  heck  of  a  party. Concert  tickets  are  $20.  A  pre- concert  dinner  is  also  available  for  $20.  Reservations  are  recommended  (See  Arts  Beat,  Page  11)
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Lonely  Heartstring  Band  at  Middlebury  Festival  on-Âthe-ÂGreen
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Rail  bridges (Continued  from  Page  1) The  Middlebury  Local  Project  Man- agement  Team  recognized  that  the  contract  in  place  no  longer  squared  with  the  realities  of  how  the  project  is  being  managed.â€? 0LGGOHEXU\ RIÂżFLDOV ZDQW WR KDYH major  input  in  the  project,  but  don’t  want  the  town  to  be  liable  for  any  SRWHQWLDO FRVW RYHUUXQV SURSHUW\ damage  or  remediation  of  any  pos- sible  contamination  to  the  adjacent  Otter  Creek.  “The  purpose  of  the  new  agree- PHQW LV WR UHGHÂżQH ULJKWV UROHV DQG accountabilities  in  light  of  the  reality  of  how  the  project  is  being  managed  by  VTrans,â€?  Gish  said.  “A  funda- mental  goal  of  the  new  agreement  is  to  ensure  that  the  town  is  protected  from  liability,  whether  that  liability  is  shifted  to  the  state  as  the  owner  of  the  project  or  to  the  contractor(s).â€? Around  a  decade  in  the  making,  WKH PLOOLRQ SURMHFW ZLOO LQYROYH replacement  of  the  Main  Street  and  0HUFKDQWV 5RZ UDLO RYHUSDVVHV which  are  deteriorating  at  a  rapid  pace.  It’s  a  project  slated  to  begin  this  fall  and  last  into  2018,  resulting  in  many  months  of  noise,  dust,  traf- ¿F GHWRXUV DQG DUWLÂżFLDO OLJKW LQ WKH downtown  area. A  group  of  downtown  property  owners,  represented  by  attorney  Pe- ter  Langrock,  has  been  urging  the  town  to  negotiate  a  contract  that  is  PRUH IDYRUDEOH WR 0LGGOHEXU\ *LVK
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damage.  Buildings  within  the  con- struction  area  will  be  equipped  with  YLEUDWLRQ PRQLWRULQJ GHYLFHV 7KH plan  will  also  outline  protocols  for  responding  to  construction-Ârelated  damage,  according  to  Gish. “The  plan  is  currently  under  inter- QDO UHYLHZ DQG LV WDNLQJ ORQJHU WKDQ H[SHFWHG EXW WKDW VHHPV WR EH WKH nature  of  things  with  this  project,â€?  *LVK VDLG Âł, DP KRSLQJ WR KDYH WKDW SODQ DYDLODEOH IRU SURSHUW\ RZQHUV LQ PLG -XO\ WR UHYLHZ DQG RIIHU FRP- ments  on  it.â€? ‡ 3ODQV IRU WKH ÂżUVW SKDVH RI WKH project  are  85  percent  complete.  The  ¿UVW SKDVH RI WKH SURMHFW ² WR EH- JLQ ODWH WKLV IDOO DQG H[WHQG LQWR WKH ZLQWHU ² ZLOO LQFOXGH FRQVWUXFWLRQ RI D WHPSRUDU\ SDYHG DFFHVV URDG from  the  end  of  Water  Street,  along  WKH 2WWHU &UHHN WR VHUYH WKH %DWWHOO Block  parking  lot  when  the  Mer- chants  Row  bridge  is  out  of  commis- sion. 7KDW ÂżUVW SKDVH ZLOO DOVR LQFOXGH the  aforementioned  drainage  system  along  the  rail  corridor.  This  will  in- FOXGH EODVWLQJ GULOOLQJ URFN UHPRY- al  and  micro-Âtunneling. 3KDVH RQH ZRUN ZLOO LQYROYH eight-Âhour  workdays,  as  opposed  to  the  anticipated  20-Âhour  days  when  construction  gets  into  full  swing,  Gish  noted. Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  johnf@addisonindependent.com.
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MUHS earns honor for its welcome of exchanges MIDDLEBURY  —  Middlebury  Union  High  School  has  received  national  recognition  for  excellence  in  global  education  from  EF  High  School  Exchange  Year,  and  was  one  of  a  select  group  of  high  schools  rec- ognized  across  the  United  States  for  the  2015-Â16  school  year.  Sandro  Zihlmann,  an  exchange  stu- dent  from  Switzerland,  presented  the  award  to  Principal  Bill  Lawson  at  the  ¿QDO VFKRRO DVVHPEO\ LQ -XQH The  EF  High  School  Exchange  Year  Global  Education  Excellence  Award  is  presented  annually  to  high  schools  that  demonstrate  an  extraor- dinary  commitment  to  international  understanding  and  global  awareness. “Middlebury  has  shown  an  out- standing  commitment  to  offering  a  global  education,â€?  said  Bob  Fredette,  president  of  EF  High  School  Ex- change  Year.  “We,  at  MUHS,  believe  that  it  is  important  for  our  students  to  develop  a  deep  understanding  of  our  world  neighbors,â€?  Lawson  said.  “Foreign  exchange  programs  offer  a  way  of  meeting  this  goal  by  hosting  students  from  around  the  world.  Our  students  learn  about  their  cultures  and  nations  and  in  the  process  have  opportunities  to  develop  life  long  friendshipsâ€?  This  year,  MUHS  welcomed  an  EF  High  School  Exchange  Year  ex- change  student  who  was  not  only  accepted  into  the  school,  but  he  be-Â
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came  an  integral  part  of  the  school’s  academic  and  extracurricular  life,  involving  the  greater  community  in  the  exchange  experience.  Sandro  Zi- hlmann,  like  other  EF  students  from  the  past,  marveled  at  the  wonderful  relationships  with  MUHS  teachers,  enjoyed  the  scenic  beauty  of  Vermont  and  participated  in  after  school  clubs  and  teams,  EF  said  in  a  press  release. “I  just  feel  like  the  people  in  Mid- dlebury  were  really  open;Íž  they  didn’t  WU\ WR FKDQJH PH VR , ÂżW LQ SHUIHFWO\ ´ Zihlmann  said.  “They  just  helped  me  get  into  the  community  really  fast.  Es- pecially  teachers  and  coaches  helped Â
me  a  lot  this  year,  I  don’t  know  what  I  would  have  done  without  them.â€? Host  parent  Paige  Pierson  said  she  was  glad  that  she  and  her  family  got  the  experience  of  hosting  Zihlmann. “I  grew  up  in  a  bicultural  home  and  studied  abroad,  so  I  have  always  had  a  keen  interest  in  hosting  an  ex- change  student,â€?  she  said.  “Our  year  with  Sandro  was  a  great  experience  for  our  family.  We  not  only  learned  a  lot  about  another  culture  and  way  of  living,  we  learned  a  lot  about  our- selves.  Even  though  technology  is  now  integrated  into  our  daily  lives,  nothing  can  replace  real  human  con-Â
nection.  “We  were  happy  that  Sandro  formed  close  relationships  with  sev- eral  students  and  participated  in  three  sports  —  ones  he  had  never  done  before,�  Pierson  added.  “There  are  many  in  our  community  who  have  made  a  friend  for  life  in  Sandro.� Local  International  Exchange  Co- RUGLQDWRU -DQ %HGDUG WKDQNHG 08+6 for  welcoming  Zihlmann  into  the  community.  “He  has  had  an  unforgettable  expe- rience  thanks  to  the  generosity  of  the  administration,  teachers,  students  and  families,�  she  said.
Grant  pays  for  nutrition  counseling  for  cancer  patients MIDDLEBURY  —  The  Cancer  Patient  Support  Foundation  of  Ver- mont  has  awarded  a  grant  to  Porter  Hospital  to  support  nutritional  coun- seling  for  cancer  patients.  The  $3,700  grant  will  be  available  to  offset  any  out-Âof-Âpocket  expens-Â
es  cancer  patients  might  otherwise  incur  and  “fund  gaps  in  insurance  reimbursement  for  nutritional  coun- seling  and  other  supportive  servic- es,â€?  according  to  a  letter  from  Sarah  Lemnah,  executive  director  of  the  Williston-Âbased  foundation.
“We  look  forward  to  our  new  re- lationship  with  Porter,  striving  mu- tually  to  make  the  journey  cancer  patients  and  their  families  face  a  bit  easier,â€?  Lemnah  said.  “The  goal  of  the  grant  is  to  en- sure  that  cancer  patients  at  Porter Â
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have  no  out-Âof-Âpocket  expenses  for  these  important  services,â€?  said  PMC  spokesperson  Ron  Hallman.  “We  are  very  pleased  to  be  partner- ing  with  the  Cancer  Patient  Support  Foundation  to  better  serve  our  com- munity.â€?
VERGENNES  —  Each  year,  20  conservation-Âminded  landowners  gather  with  a  team  of  natural  resource  professionals  at  a  rustic  camp.  For  three  days,  participants  learn  about  the  latest  concepts  and  issues  in  wild- life  and  forest  ecology,  habitat  man- agement,  land  conservation,  and  ef- fective  outreach. This  program  is  offered  free  and  includes  lodging,  food  and  materi- als  (a  $100  deposit,  refundable  at  the  completion  of  the  training,  is  required  to  hold  your  spot).  In  exchange  for  the  fall  training  (meals,  lodging,  and  materials),  participants  agree  to  re- turn  to  their  communities  and  share  what  they  have  learned  with  others  to  become  better  stewards  of  the  state’s  wildlife  and  forest  resources. 2016  marks  the  31st  year  of  the  program  —  over  650  people  from  throughout  Vermont  have  completed  the  workshop  and  become  Coverts  Cooperators.  These  volunteers  have  returned  to  their  communities  and  hosted  tours  on  their  property,  con- served  land,  presented  wildlife  pro- grams  in  schools,  joined  conserva- tion  commissions,  written  articles  for  newspapers  and  magazines,  staffed  exhibits,  initiated  natural  resource  inventories,  worked  on  community  conservation  projects,  and  much  more.   What  they  can  do  is  only  lim- ited  by  their  imagination. Bobbie  Bristol,  who  completed  the  spring  training,  notes,  “I  was  com- pletely  surprised  by  the  breadth  of  is- sues  covered  and  the  high  quality  of  the  presentations.â€? The  Coverts  Training  is  for  land- owners  who  love  their  woodland,  enjoy  seeing  birds  and  other  wildlife,  and  want  to  learn  how  a  healthy  for- est  can  enhance  habitat,  provide  rec- UHDWLRQDO DQG WLPEHU EHQHÂżWV $SSO\ now  for  the  fall  program,  which  will  take  place  Sept.  9-Â11  at  Kehoe  Con- servation  Camp  on  Lake  Bomoseen.  View  a  sample  agenda  and  download  an  application  at  the  Coverts  website,  www.vtcoverts.org,  or  contact  the  of- ¿FH DW
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SPORTS Eagle junior tops Independent baseball team Four local schools all contribute all-stars By ANDY KIRKALDY ADDISON COUNTY — When the dust settled on the local high school baseball season, Mount Abraham was still standing tall. The Ea- gles bounced back from their 0-6 start to win the Division II title — and earn the best representa- tion on the 2016 Addison Independent Baseball All-Star Team. Led by 2016 Independent Player of the Year Adam Whitcomb’s three playoff pitching wins, &RDFK -HII 6WHWVRQ¶V WHDP ¿QLVKHG DQG earned four berths on this squad, all taken by juniors. Coach Charlie Messenger’s Middlebury nine earned some bragging rights, claiming the Ad- dison County crown by defeating Mount Abe DQG 9HUJHQQHV RQ WKH ZD\ WR D ¿YH ZLQ VHDVRQ ² RQH WKDW UHSUHVHQWHG D ¿YH ZLQ LPSURYHPHQW over 2015. Two Tigers are represented here, a junior and a sophomore. Coach Mike Howe’s Otter Valley crew won just three times, but were often competitive: Seven losses came by three runs or fewer. Two Otters made the Independent team, one of them the only senior to be honored here and the other the only freshman. Coach Dwight Burkett’s young VUHS group never gained traction this spring and despite several close games won just once. Two Com- modore juniors earned Independent recognition. Selections were made based on statistics, ob- servation and consultation with the coaches. Congratulations to the following: ADAM WHITCOMB, MOUNT ABE JUNIOR, PLAYER OF THE YEAR. Notes: Lefty who started on the mound and won two games in the D-II playoffs, and relieved and won another to help spark Mount Abe to the title … Tossed a two-hitter in the championship game … Overall went 6-3 with an ERA of 2.88, striking out 51 and al- lowing 48 hits and 15 walks in 51 innings … At the plate hit .281 with three doubles, a triple, 14 RBIs and seven runs … Deliv- WHITCOMB ered the walk-off hit LQ WKH (DJOHV¶ ¿UVW round win, and the go-ahead, two-out bases- ORDGHG WULSOH LQ WKH TXDUWHU¿QDO YLFWRU\ DW 1R 1 Lamoille. Stetson’s Quotes: “Adam found himself this year, both as a hitter and a pitcher … He kept working hard, and this year he really discovered how to change speeds and locate pitches, espe- cially in the second half of the season, and that made him tremendously effective … He could throw his fastball, curveball and changeup for strikes … He’s a big, strong kid and just started squaring the ball up consistently in clutch mo- ments. He came up with big hits for us. He had (See All stars, Page 16)
EAGLE JUNIOR ADAM Whitcomb is the 2016 Addison Independent High School Baseball Player of the Year.
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All  stars (Continued  from  Page  16) a  great  year.â€? TYLER  ALLEN,  OF  SENIOR.  Notes:  Knocked  in  a  local  high  of  17  runs  out  of  the  1R KROH DQG EDWWHG ZLWK ÂżYH GRXEOHV after  missing  most  of  2015  with  an  injury  ‌  Reliable,  steady  third  baseman  who  com- SLOHG D ÂżHOGLQJ percentage  ‌  Had  D ÂżQH \HDU SLWFKLQJ earning  one  of  OV’s  ZLQV YV )DLU +DYHQ coming  back  to  the  PRXQG WR HDUQ D VDYH in  the  same  game  ‌  Tossed  30.1  innings  with  30  strikeouts  and  a  2.48  ERA  ‌  Plans  to  play  football  for  ALLEN &DVWOHWRQ 8QLYHUVLW\ Howe’s  Quotes:  “He’s  a  great  kid  with  a  great  attitude  ‌  He’s  one  of  the  hardest-Âworking  SOD\HUV ,ÂśYH EHHQ DURXQG LQ D ZKLOH +HÂśV D ORW of  fun  to  watch  play  because  I  enjoy  watching  SHRSOH ZKR SOD\ WKDW KDUG ÂŤ +H GHYHORSHG some  really  good  off-Âspeed  stuff  ‌  He  can  hit  KLV VSRWV ÂŤ ,W VHHPHG HYHU\ WLPH RXW KH JDYH us  an  opportunity  to  win  ‌  It  was  fun  to  watch  KLP GHYHORS EHFDXVH , NQHZ KH FRXOG KLW , knew  he  was  powerful,  but  I  didn’t  expect  him  to  pitch  that  well  for  us.â€? DEVON  KIMBALL,  VUHS  JUNIOR.  Notes:  Batted  .342,  best  among  the  three  local  teams’  players  in  the  Metro  Conference,  despite  the  tough  job  of  fulltime  catcher  ‌  Showed  a  good  eye  at  the  plate,  drawing  14  walks  to  earn  D RQ EDVH SHUFHQWDJH ÂŤ 'URYH LQ D WHDP EHVW QLQH UXQV VFRUHG VHYHQ WLPHV DQG SRSSHG four  doubles  and  a  triple  ‌  Worked  hard  on  his Â
defense  and  played  well  behind  the  plate.  Burkett’s  Quotes:  “He  was  such  a  com- petitor.  He  wore  his  HPRWLRQV RQ KLV VOHHYH +H FDXJKW HYHU\ LQ- QLQJ RI HYHU\ JDPH and  he  did  hit  the  ball  ZHOO +H ZDV GHÂż- nitely  the  best  hitter  on  the  team  ...  With  the  way  he  was  swinging  KIMBALL WKH EDW , PRYHG KLP to  cleanup  ...  He  im- SURYHG KLV GHIHQVH +H EORFNHG PRUH EDOOV DQG threw  some  people  out.â€?  PATRICK  MESSENGER,  MUHS  JU- NIOR.  Notes:  Hit  a  team-Âbest  .320  after  work- ing  on  his  swing  in  the  offseason,  striking  RXW RQO\ VL[ WLPHV WKLV VSULQJ ÂŤ 'URYH LQ runs,  scored  11  times,  rapped  two  doubles  and  a  triple,  and  showed  good  patience  at  the  plate,  drawing  enough  walks  to  earn  a  .393  on-Âbase  percent- age  ‌  Had  good  range  and  an  accurate  arm  in  FHQWHU ÂżHOG M e s s e n g e r ’ s  Quotes:  “He  adjusted  his  swing  from  last  year.  He  had  an  upper- MESSENGER cut  and  we  got  rid  of  it  ‌  He  played  well.  His  DUP VWUHQJWK UHDOO\ LPSURYHG E\ WKH HQG RI WKH \HDU 'HIHQVLYHO\ KH ZDV DERYH DYHUDJH ÂŤ He  got  on  base.  He  had  key  hits  in  RBI  situa-Â
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tions.  That  was  the  important  thing.â€? GEORGE  BAILEY,  MOUNT  ABE  JU- NIOR.  Notes 9HUVDWLOH ÂżHOGHU ZKR EDWWHG ZLWK DQ RQ EDVH SHUFHQWDJH RI GULYLQJ LQ nine  runs  and  scoring  16  ‌  Pitched  against  WRXJK FRPSHWLWLRQ HVSHFLDOO\ HDUO\ RQ DQG ÂżQ- ished  2-Â3  with  a  5.02  ERA  and  31  strike- outs  in  37.1  innings  ‌  Tossed  a  three-Âhit  shutout  at  Harwood  in  WKH (DJOHVÂś VHPLÂżQDO YLFWRU\ DQG ZRQ DW D-ÂI  power  Champlain  Valley  in  the  regular  season.  Stetson’s  Quotes:  “He  was  getting  all  the  tough  assignments  BAILEY on  the  mound.  Until  the  tournament  I  don’t  think  he  pitched  against  a  D-ÂII  opponent  ‌  He  kept  his  attitude  up  and  kept  pumping  strikes  LQ DQG JLYLQJ XV HYHU\WKLQJ KH KDG ÂŤ 2Q WKH mound  he  had  a  couple  of  huge  performances  for  us  when  we  were  right  in  the  middle  of  try- ing  to  turn  our  season  around  ‌  He  would  put  WKH EDOO LQ SOD\ DQG KDYH VROLG KLWV ÂŤ +H ZDV FHUWDLQO\ D YDOXDEOH DVVHW DV D KLWWHU DQG D SLWFKHU for  us.â€? REILLY  SHANNON,  OV  FRESHMAN.  Notes 0RYHG IURP D SDUW WLPH UROH WR D VWDUWHU LQ ULJKW ÂżHOG DQG HYHQWXDOO\ WRRN RYHU WKH OHDG- off  spot  ‌  Batted  a  local  best  of  .417  with  an  on-Âbase  percentage  of  .475,  scored  10  runs,  stole  QLQH EDVHV GURYH LQ ÂżYH UXQV DQG VWUXFN RXW MXVW WZLFH ÂŤ 6SHHG\ VWHDG\ RXWÂżHOGHU DQG EDFNXS FDWFKHU DQG VPDUW DJJUHVVLYH EDVHUXQQHU Howe’s  Quotes Âł+H SOD\HG D VROLG ULJKW ÂżHOG ÂŤ +H MXVW GLG HYHU\WKLQJ ZH DVNHG RI KLP DOO
\HDU ÂŤ +HÂśV D YHU\ good  baserunner  ‌  In  the  summertime  KHÂśV DW WKH ÂżHOG KLW- ting  and  throwing  ‌  His  plate  discipline  is  incredible  ‌  In  WKH ÂżUVW IHZ DW EDWV he  did  struggle,  but  how  quickly  he  did  make  adjustments  at  the  plate  was  incred- ible,  and  he  puts  the  SHANNON bat  on  the  ball  ‌  I’m  looking  forward  to  the  next  three  seasons  with  him,  for  sure.â€? WYATT  GENDREAU,  MOUNT  ABE  JUNIOR.  Notes:  Surehanded  second  baseman  who  contributed  to  the  Eagle  offense  by  batting  .304  with  an  on-Âbase  percentage  of  .429,  a  num- ber  that  allowed  him  to  score  a  team-Âhigh  17  runs  ‌  Showed  pop  with  six  doubles  and  a  WULSOH DQG GURYH LQ ÂżYH runs  ‌  Committed  MXVW ÂżYH HUURUV LQ WKH middle  of  the  diamond.  Stetson’s  Quotes:  “Wyatt  had  a  great  VHDVRQ ÂŤ +H KDG YHU\ good  hands  and  feet  ‌  He  has  probably  the  quickest  bat  speed  on  the  team,  and  when  he  hits  the  ball,  he  hits  it  GENDREAU hard,  and  he  hit  it  quite  often  ‌  He  just  made  some  outstanding  plays  at  second  base  ‌  He  really  showed  a  lot.â€? CALEB  BONVOULOIR,  MOUNT  ABE  (See  Baseball,  Page  18)
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Helping business is the chamber’s calling card It’s  not  unusual  for  new  business- such  as  monthly  after  hours  business  es  to  ask  what  the  chamber  does.  mixers. It’s  a  good  topic  to  address  in  this  •  Tourism  promotion  —  we  pro- new  monthly  column  of  the  Addi- mote  Addison  County  as  a  destina- son  County  Chamber  of  Commerce,  tion  (more  on  that  later). provided  in  partnership  with  the  Ad- •  Community  resource  —  the  Vis- dison  Independent.  itors’  Center  isn’t  just  for  visitors.  According  to  the  Association  of  We  get  many  inquiries  from  area  Chamber  of  Com- residents  on  where  to  merce  Executives,  ¿QG VRPHWKLQJ UH- “a  chamber  of  com- ferrals  for  what  busi- merce  is  an  organi- ness  can  help  with  a  zation  of  businesses  certain  problem.  seeking  to  further  In  a  nutshell  our  their  collective  inter- goal  is  to  make  things  ests,  while  advancing  better  for  business.  their  community.â€?  RUNS  AND  RIDES  In  Vermont  there  are  BRING  VISITORS  approximately  30  The  chamber,  chambers,  most  with  with  the  support  of  at  least  one  paid  staff  dedicated  committee  person,  but  a  handful  members,  organizes  are  run  by  volunteers.  two  large  athletic  In  Addison  Coun- events.  The  ninth  ty,  we  have  three  paid  edition  of  the  Mid- staffers  (Sue  Hoxie,  dlebury  Maple  Run  Maria  Benoit  and  half  marathon  road  ommunity (a  Pam  Freilich)  and  race)  was  held  May  onnections 1,  and  the  third  edi- we  represent  about  425  businesses  and  tion  of  the  Vermont  by Sue Hoxie individuals.  From  Gran  Fondo  (a  very  a  chamber  industry  challenging  bike  perspective  this  is  a  large  number  of  ride)  was  held  June  4.  Both  events  members  based  on  our  population.  are  developing  into  “must-Âdosâ€?  for  Approximately  35  percent  of  our  their  respective  athletes.  members  are  tourism  related,  while  Why  does  the  Addison  County  the  other  65  percent  represent  busi- Chamber  organize  these  events?  A  ness  ranging  from  your  accountant  few  reasons.  Sports  event  manage- to  window  washing.  ment  is  a  particular  strength  and  pas- Put  into  more  practical  terms,  sion  of  the  chamber’s  president,  Sue  these  are  a  few  of  the  things  the  Ad- Hoxie.  She  was  organizing  races  dison  County  Chamber  does  for  our  long  before  she  joined  the  chamber  community:  in  2008.  These  events  •  Voice  of  business:  attract  people  from  ADDISON COUNTY We  provide  our  member  “awayâ€?  who  travel,  stay  businesses  with  legisla- at  our  hotels,  dine  in  tive  updates;Íž  collaborate  RXU UHVWDXUDQWV HYHQ ÂżOO with  other  county  business  entities  their  gas  tanks.  such  as  downtown  business  groups,  What  kind  of  economic  impact  do  ACEDC  (Addison  County  Econom- they  create?  We  surveyed  the  Gran  ic  Development  Corp.)  and  ACRPC  Fondo  riders  afterward  and  some  (Addison  County  Regional  Planning  of  the  stats  are  below.  Both  events  Commission);Íž  advocate  on  mem- have  budgets  of  between  $30,000  bers’  behalf  on  issues  such  as  the  and  $40,000.  The  chamber  makes  an  Middlebury  railroad  bridges  project,  effort  to  use  local  vendors  wherever  Vermont  Gas  pipeline  and  Middle- possible  for  the  services  and  sup- bury  airport  expansion.  plies  we  need  to  produce  each  event. •  Networking:  We  offer  mem- We  asked  the  following  questions: bers  and  guests  opportunities  to  •  How  many  people  did  you  trav- network  with  one  another  at  events  el  with?  Twenty-Âtwo  percent  of  rid-Â
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PARKINSONS  SUPPORT  GROUP  meets  on  the  last  Thursday  of  every  month  from  10  am  to  11:30  am.  We  meet  at  the  Mountain  Health  Center  in  Bristol.  For  info  call  NA  MEETINGS  MIDDLE- APDA  at  888-Â763-Â3366  or  BURY:  Mondays,  6pm,  held  parkinsoninfo@uvmhealth.org. at  The  Turning  Point  Center  located  in  The  Marble  Works. T E E N  A L L - R E C O V E RY  Group  Meeting  for  anyone  NA  MEETINGS  MIDDLE- 15-Â18  years  old  who  is  strug- BURY:  Sundays,  3:00  pm,  gling  with  addiction  disor- held  at  The  Turning  Point  ders.  Tuesdays,  6-Â7  p.m.  at  Center  located  in  the  Marble  the  Turning  Point  Center.  A  Works. great  place  to  meet  with  your  peers  who  are  in  recovery.  OA  (OVEREATERS  ANONY- For  info  call  802-Â388-Â4249  or  MOUS)  MEETS  on  Thursdays  802-Â683-Â5569  or  visit  www. at  6  PM.  Located  at  the  Turn- turningpointaddisonvt.org. ing  Point  Center  of  Addison  County,  228  Maple  St.  Middle- THE  NAR-ÂANON  FAMILY  bury,  VT  (In  the  Marble  Works  GROUPS  are  a  worldwide  Complex). fellowship  for  those  affected  by  someone  else’s  addiction.  OPIATE  OVERDOSE  RES- As  a  twelve  step  program,  CUE  KITS  are  distributed  we  offer  our  help  by  sharing  on  Wednesdays  from  9  am  our  experience,  strength  and  until  12  pm  at  the  Turning  hope.  Please  join  us  for  an  Point  Center  of  Addison  evening  of  support  and  recov- County,  Middlebury,  VT.  A  ery.  You’re  only  a  stranger  un- short  training  is  required.   til  you  walk  through  the  door.  For  info  call  802-Â388-Â4249  or  Anonymous  and  confidential.  802-Â683-Â5569  or  visit  www. THURSDAYS  6-Â7pm  at  the  Turning  Point  Center  -  Marble  turningpointaddisonvt.org. Works,  Middlebury,  VT.
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Garage  Sales Services C&I  DRYWALL.  Hanging,  taping,  skim  coat  plaster- ing.  Also  tile.  Call  Joe  802-Â234-Â5545  or  Justin  802-Â234-Â2190.
MOVING  SALE  -  EVERY- THING  GOES.  Tools  (hand  &  power),  furniture,  all  house- hold  items,  music  equipment,  vintage  glassware,  yard  &  garden,  everything  you  can  M E T I C U L O U S  H O U S E  imagine.  July  9  &  10,  9am  -  CLEANING.  12  years’  ex- 5pm.  633  Robert  Young  Rd,  perience.  Detail  oriented.  Call  S  Starksboro.  Rte  116  (Main  St)  through  Bristol,  turn  up  802-Â282-Â1903. Rte  17  toward  Appalachian  Gap.  Follow  signs.  Worth  the  drive.
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PEASANT  MARKET  SALE.  Middlebury  Green.  Satur- day,  July  9,   9am  -  2pm.  An- tiques,  toys,  clothing,  furni- ture,  books,  jewelry,  sporting  goods,  concessions.
BANKRUPTCY:  CALL  to  find  out  if  bankruptcy  can  help  you.  Kathleen  Walls,  Esq.  802-Â388-Â1156.
CLEAN  TOUCH  GROUP  is  seeking  energetic  house- keepers.  Great  pay.  Apply  in  person  at  the  Courtyard  Marriott,  309  Court  Street,  Middlebury,  VT.
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Patricia  A.  Hannaford  Regional  Technical  School  District VACANCY Position:  Diesel  Power  Technology  Instructor    1.0  Diesel  Technology  instructor  for  the  2016-Â2017  school  year. Location:   Patricia  A.  Hannaford  Career  Center  –  Middlebury,  VT Responsibilities:   Provide  instruction  in  all  aspects  of  the  Diesel industry  to  11  and  12  grade  students.  Preparing  students  to successfully  take  state  assessments,  enter  the  workforce  and  attend  post-Âsecondary  institutions  is  paramount. Requirements:   ‡ 9HUPRQW OLFHQVXUH LQ &DUHHU 7HFKQLFDO (GXFDWLRQ 'LHVHO RU DELOLW\ WR JDLQ OLFHQVXUH YLD 7HDFKHU (GXFDWLRQ 3URJUDP ‡ $VVRFLDWHV 'HJUHH RU HTXLYDOHQW DELOLW\ WR SDVV 35$;,6 H[DP ‡ $ PLQLPXP RI \HDUV¶ H[SHULHQFH DV D GLHVHO WHFKQLFLDQ ZLWK FXUUHQW $6( FHUWL¿ FDWLRQ SUHIHUUHG ‡ 6XFFHVVIXO H[SHULHQFH LQ WHDFKLQJ DQG PDQDJLQJ VWDQGDUGV WR PHHW    the  state  plan  for  career  technical  education  preferred. OTHER  ANTICIPATED  OPENINGS /RQJ 7HUP 6XEVWLWXWH $XWRPRWLYH 1RY ± 0DUFK ± 7HDFKLQJ $VVW ± $XWRPRWLYH ± )XOO WLPH VFKRRO \HDU EHJLQQLQJ $XJ 7HDFKLQJ $VVW ± $J )RUHVWU\ ± )XOO WLPH VFKRRO \HDU EHJLQQLQJ $XJ 6XEVWLWXWH 7HDFKHUV ± $OO DUHDV ± 3DUW WLPH EHJLQQLQJ LPPHGLDWHO\ ,QWHUHVWHG SDUWLHV VKRXOG VHQG D OHWWHU RI LQWHUHVW UHVXPH WUDQVFULSWV DQG OHWWHUV RI UHIHUHQFH WR D.  Lynn  Coale,  Superintendent 51  Charles  Avenue Middlebury,  VT  05753 or  email:  lcoale@pahcc.org ( 2 (
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LOG  TRUCK  DRIVER  Fam- ily  owned  sawmill  in  Bristol,  VT  looking  for  a  log  truck  driver  to  replace  an  experi- enced  employee  retiring  this  fall.  Truck  driving  experience  required  and  valid  CDL.  Pa- tience  and  a  calm  approach  to  driving  are  needed  for  a  successful  career.  Summer/  winter  60  to  70  hours,  spring/  fall  50  hours.  Haul  logs  from  corridor  between  Bristol,  VT  and  Elizabethtown  NY.  Wag- es  depending  on  experience  and  ability.  Send  resume  to  or  stop  by  The  A.  Johnson  Co.,  LLC,  995  S  116  Rd,  Bris- tol,  VT  05443.  802-Â453-Â4884,  vermontlumber.com.
MARILYN  MONROE  MEM- ORABILIA  COLLECTION  -  hundreds  of  pieces  with  an  estimated  total  value  of  $2,500.  Includes  plastic  sleeved  Time/Life  covers,  ap- prox.  40  Bradley  Exchange  plates,  calendars  and  books,  including  a  rare  book  (1  of  500  printed):  “Marilyn:  A  Hol- lywood  Farewell.â€?  Prefer  to  sell  the  lot,  but  may  consider  selling  individual  pieces.  802-Â989-Â5803. TREADCLIMBER  BY  BOW- FLEX.  3  in  1  exerciser.  El- liptical,  treadmill  and  stair  climber.  New  $2200,  will  sell  for  $600  firm.  802-Â870-Â7183.
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TURN-ÂKEY  SUGARHOUSE  OPERATION  for  sale  from  CEDAR  POSTS  for  sale.  South  Mountain  Sugarworks,  8  f o o t e r s ,  n o  p o i n t s .  49  Bristol  Cliffs  Dr,  Bristol,  802-Â388-Â4831. VT.  All  equipment  includ- ing  2.5’  x  8’  evaporators,  CHEST  STYLE  FREEZER.  RO,  and  much  more  must  go.  Open  house  on  July  4,  802-Â349-Â8879. or  call  Claude  for  appoint- ment  at  802-Â989-Â2326  or  MAXIM  OUTDOOR  WOOD  802-Â453-Â3567. PELLET  Furnace  by  Cen- tral  Boiler  adapts  to  existing  heating  system  and  heats  Lawn  and  Garden with  renewable  wood  pellets.  Call  today.  Boivin  Farm  Sup- ply  802-Â475-Â4007. STANDARD  GROUNDS  is  a  full  service  landscape  METAL  6  GALLON  boat  gas  and  property  maintenance  tanks,  great  for  demo  cars  at  company  bringing  profes- Field  Days.  $25.  each.  Lim- sionalism  to  Addison  Coun- ited  quantity.  802-Â453-Â4235. ty.  Specializing  in:  lawn  &  garden  care,  landscape  N E W  2 0 1 6  D I S P L AY  design,  tree  removal,  log- MODELS  Modular  Homes,  ging,  stone  masonry.  Con- Double  Wide’s  &  Single  tact  us  at:  603-Â306-Â7921  Wide’s.  Open  7  days  a  week.  o r  b u t t e r w i c k f a r m FactoryDirectHomesofVT. @standardmilk.com.
USDA  NATIONAL  AGRI- CULTURAL  Statistics  Ser- vice  (NASS)  is  looking  for  an  Enumerator  for  the  Addison  County  region.  Enumerators  collect  data  from  farmers  for  use  by  the  USDA.  This  job  is  intermittent  part  time.  Qualifi- cations:  ability  to  use  e-Âmail,  and  willingness  to  learn  how  to  use  iPad.  Knowledge  of  farming  is  very  helpful.  Must  have  good  people  skills.  Also  need  to  participate  in  periodic  paid  training/schools.  The  position  starts  at  $10.77.  After  6  months  or  100  hours  goes  to  $11.80  plus  $.54  per  mile.  Please  contact  com,  600  Rt.  7,  Pittsford,  VT.  Fernand  Lacasse,  Field  1-Â877-Â999-Â2555,  tflanders@ Supervisor,  802-Â888-Â3411  beanshomes.com. or  802-Â498-Â7194  or  email:   fernlacasse@gmail.com.
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Vacation  Rentals ADDISON:  LAKE  CHAM- PLAIN  waterfront  camp.  Beautiful  views,  gorgeous  sunsets,  private  beach,  dock,  rowboat  and  canoe  included.  $600  weekly,  or  call  for  week- ends.  802-Â349-Â4212.
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3  APARTMENT  HOUSE  in  Brandon  for  sale  by  owner.  Asking  $125,000  OBO.  Call  802-Â558-Â1069.
B U I L D I N G  L O T,  D A I S Y  LANE,  East  Middlebury.  Town  water,  underground  BRANDON  CHARMING,  2  telephone,  cable  and  elec- BEDROOM  $850+  heat  in- tric  service.  Good  perking  cluded,  802-Â352-Â4700.  Infor- RESTORED,  IMMACULATE,  soil.  Regular  septic.  Site  ap- mation  on  zillow.com. 1  BEDROOM  apartment  proved  for  4  bedroom  home.  available  in  Vergennes  land- Jack  Brown,  802-Â388-Â2502  mark.   For  information  see:   or  802-Â388-Â7350.  Email:  BRISTOL  RENTALS,  WOOD- https://vermont.craigslist.org/ brownnov@together.net. LAND  APARTMENTS  Includ- apa/5623887368.html. ed:  heat,  water  &  trash.  1  bed- room  $645,  1  bedroom  $775  &  LEICESTER,  BEAUTIFUL  2  bedroom  $885.  Located  on  WEST  ADDISON  -  COM- OPEN  MEADOW.  6.84  acre  Woodland  Drive.  Coin  washer  PLETELY  FURNISHED  2  building  lot  on  quiet  road  and  dryer  in  each  building.  bedroom  apartment.   Locat- near  Route  7  and  lakes.  mndlyter@comcast.net  or  ed  on  Lake  Champlain.   No  Price  reduced  to  $44,900.  802-Â453-Â3693. pets.   Available  immediately.   www.cersosimo.com  or  call  $900  per  month  plus  share  802-Â257-Â7076. of  internet  and  TV,  includes  BRISTOL  VILLAGE,  1  BED- utilities.   802-Â759-Â2382  or  ROOM  apartment  in  Victo- M I D D L E B U RY;Íž  I N D U S - 802-Â377-Â8457. rian  house,  2nd  floor,  large  TRIAL  PARK.  Available  2  rooms,  carpeted,  heated.  No  acres,  lease  or  build  to  suit.  pets,  no  smoking.  Lease,  se- WEST  ADDISON:  2  STORY,  802-Â558-Â6092. curity,  $775/mo.  Call  Doug  furnished  house  on  lakefront.  802-Â578-Â6049. Washer,  dryer.  No  smok- ing.  Available  September  S A L I S B U RY  L A N D ,  5 +  through  May.  $1,000/month.  ACRES.  Smead  Rd.  Sur- BRISTOL,  1  BEDROOM  veyed,  approved  septic  de- 860-Â878-Â9580. apartment,  upstairs.  No  smok- sign  for  3  bedroom,  power  at  ing,  no  pets.  Furnished.  First  road  and  driveway  already  and  last  months  rent  plus  i n s t a l l e d .  $ 6 9 , 5 0 0 .  C a l l  $200.  deposit.  802-Â453-Â3118.  802-Â352-Â9094. Available  July  1.
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BRISTOL,  2  BEDROOM  1  bath.  Efficient  gas  heat.  New  windows.  Excellent  condition.  Wi-Âfi,  water  &  sewer  included.  1  BEDROOM  UPSTAIRS  No  pets.  No  smoking.  $895  A PA R T M E N T  i n  S h o r e - month.  802-Â635-Â9716. ham  village.  No  smoking,  no  pets.  Security  deposit,  month-Âto-Âmonth  lease.  Rent  FRESHLY  PAINTED  ONE  is  $650/month  plus  electricity.  BEDROOM  apartment.  $900  Call  802-Â759-Â3119. month,  heat  and  electricity  in- cluded.  No  pets,  no  smoking.  New  Haven,  802-Â453-Â7117. 1,800  SQ.  FT.  WAREHOUSE  as  is  or  renovate  to  suit.  Creek  Road,  Middlebury.  MIDDLEBURY  3  BEDROOM  802-Â558-Â6092. house,  1  1/2  bath,  full  base- ment,  spacious  garage  &  deck.  Close  to  schools.  $1475  277  MAIN  STREET,   VER- per  month.  Available  Sep  1st.  GENNES  Available  6/1.  Quiet,  802-Â462-Â3373. renovated  7  room  apartment.  Laundry  hookups,  heat,  hot  w a t e r,  p o r c h  a n d  p a r k - M I D D L E B U R Y,  S M A L L  ing.  $1235  per  month.  Call  HOUSE  newly  renovated.  802-Â862-Â7467. Washer/dryer  hook  ups.   No  pets.   First,  last,  security  de- posit  &  references  $1,100.   2  BEDROOM,  FIRST  FLOOR  Rubbish  removal,  snowplow- apartment  with  full  basement,  ing  provided.   802-Â388-Â7743. laundry  hookups,  off  street  parking  and  appliances  at  85  Court  Street.  Available  June  NEW  HAVEN,  4  BEDROOM.  first.  One  year  lease,  credit,  3  upstairs,  1  bedroom  /  of- employment  and  references  fice  downstairs,  large  kitchen  required.  Nonsmoking  prop- with  new  stove,  dishwasher,  erty  inside  and  out  and  no  1  3/4  bath.  Includes:  washer  pets.  $1000  per  month  plus  /dryer,  electric,  heat,  trash,  utilities.  Lawn  and  snowplow- lawn  care,  snow  plowing.  No  ing  included.  802-Â352-Â6678. pets.  No  smoking.  $2,000  per  month.  1st,  last,  &  se- curity  due  upon  signing  of  2,000  SQ.  FT.  PROFESSION- lease.  Available  August  1st.  AL  office  space  in  Middlebury,  802-Â453-Â7767. multi-Âroom.  Ground  level,  parking,  handicap-Âaccessible.  Available  now.  802-Â558-Â6092. OFFICE  SPACE  AVAILABLE  in  historic  Middlebury  prop- erty.  Private  room  with  other  APARTMENT  FOR  RENT,  shared  amenities;Íž  ideal  for  VERGENNES:  3  bedroom,  1.5  single  business  occupant.  bathroom,  2nd  floor  apartment  Rent  $450/month,  utilities  in- with  office  and  sun  room  on  cluded.  For  inquiry  call  Dick  private,  residential  lot.  Walk- at  (802)989-Â8822. ing  distance  to  Main  Street,  off  street  parking,  available  July  15.  $1300/mo  +  utilities.  Text  or  call:  802-Â922-Â1924.
For  Rent
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DRY  SAWDUST  by  the  trailer  load,  802-Â475-Â2351. WHITNEY’S  CUSTOM  FARM  WORK.  Pond  agitating,  liquid  manure  hauling,  drag  line  aer- ating.  Call  for  price.  462-Â2755,  John  Whitney.
Cars 2012  MAZDA  3,  HATCH- BACK  w/sunroof.  Extremely  well  cared  for.  64,000  miles,  38  mpg.  $12,300.  Eric  at  802-Â349-Â0521.
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TRUSTED  3RD  GEN.  VT  Antique  dealer  specializing  in  jewelry,  watches,  silver,  art,  military,  antique  collect- ibles,  etc.  Visit  www.bittne- rantiques.com  or  call  Brian  FIREWOOD;Íž  CUT,  SPLIT  and  at  802-Â272-Â7527.  Consulting/ delivered.  Call  for  information,  appraisal  services  available.  802-Â247-Â9782. House  calls  made  free  of  charge. FIREWOOD,  MIXED  HARD- WOOD.  Green  and  seasoned.  Cut,  split,  delivered.  Call  802-Â282-Â9110.
G R E E N  &  K I L N  D R I E D  F I R E W O O D  -  C h e a p - est  in  town.  Small  orders  ok.  Split  16â€?  hdwd.  Call  1 - 8 5 5 - M I D D M E N .  C l i c k  www.MIDDMENFIREWOOD. com. MOUNTAIN  ROAD  FIRE- WOOD.  Wood  for  sale-Âcut,  split  and  delivered.  Green,  ash,  beech,  hickory,  maple.  Also  available:  partially  dry  wood,  cut  and  split  5  months.  Call  802-Â759-Â2095. TIMBERWOLF  FIREWOOD:  Dry  or  green.  Call  for  prices.  802-Â388-Â7300.
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A public hearing before the Weybridge Planning Commission will be held at the Town Clerk’s Office on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 7:00 PM to pursue the following business: To review a subdivision application submitted by Violet Lafountain. The Planning Commission plans to provide a waiver of certain regulations per SEC.120 B) of the Weybridge Subdivision Regulations; specifically a waiver to allow a minor subdivision of a 2 acres +/- from her total property of 31+/- acres. The proposed 2+/- acre lot falls partially in an area zoned for 2 acres and partially in an area zoned 5 acres. The Planning Commission has given preliminary approval to this minor subdivision providing that: 1. The new home to be built follows the footprint of the existing structure which will be removed. 2. That the new lot conform to all the required set-Âbacks, and 3. That existing rights of way be preserved. Persons wishing to be heard at this Public Meeting may do so in person or may be represented at the meeting by a licensed Vermont Attorney or an authorized agent; please note that in accordance with Chapter 117, Section 4464 of the Vermont statues that participation in the Public Meeting is a prerequisite to the right to take subsequent appeal. The full application and survey can be viewed at the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours. Jeff Olson, Chair Weybridge Planning Commission 6/27, 6/30, 7/4, 7/7
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Milk (Continued  from  Page  6) Union.  China  is  also  demanding  less  milk  from  the  United  States,  according  to  Bloomberg.  The  dollar  is  strong,  and  as  a  result  U.S.  milk  is  comparatively  more  expensive. Struggling  farmers  often  react  by  producing  as  much  milk  as  they  possibly  can,  and  the  increased  supply  pushes  the  price  down  further.  The  federal  Margin  Protection  Program  gives  farmers  insurance  if  the  price  of  milk  is  $4  below  the  cost  of  production,  but  the  subsidy  is  not  substantial  enough  when  prices  are  this  low.
Vermont  Secretary  of  Agriculture  Chuck  Ross  says  the  federal  insurance  program  has  “yet  to  click  in  a  way  that  makes  a  real  differenceâ€?  for  farmers.  “There  is  no  national  dairy  policy  that  helps  dairy  farmers  run  their  businesses  with  some  stability.â€? Congress  has  failed  to  address  milk  supply  stabilization,  he  said,  and  until  policymakers  are  will- ing  to  do  so,  dairy  farmers  will  continue  to  be  buffeted  by  market  swings  beyond  their  control. “It’s  tough  times.  It  really  is.  And  it  doesn’t  look  to  be  much  improvement  at  least  for  the Â
next  several  months,  and  it  will  probably  be  into  next  year,â€?  said  Bob  Foster,  who  owns  the  Foster  Brothers  Farm  in  Middlebury  with  this  family.  “The  problem  with  this  is  it  shakes  out  whole  fami- lies.  You’re  either  in  or  you’re  out.â€? Beth  Kennett  owns  Liberty  Hill  Farm  in  Rochester,  part  of  the  Agri-ÂMark/Cabot  cooperative,  with  her  husband  and  family.  She  called  milk  prices  “unconsciona- bly  low.â€?  The  farm  is  being  paid  $14.60  per  hundred  pounds  of  milk,  she  said,  but  pays  between  $22  and  $23  per  hundredweight  to Â
produce  the  milk. belts  and  just  watch  carefully  to  “You  can  only  try  to  trim  costs  make  sure  we  don’t  overspend,â€?  so  far  without  it  having  a  nega- Doton  said.  He  said  the  family  tive  impact  on  the  cows,  or  the  also  mows  property  nearby  and  farm,  or  the  family,  so  you  borrow  makes  hay  bales  for  neighbors  in  against  your  equity,  you  be  as  order  to  make  ends  meet. creative  as  you  can,â€?  Kennett  said.  “The  outlook  is  not  positive  “Those  farmers  right  through  the  that  can  diver- middle  of  2017,â€?  sify  are  doing  Doton  said.  “There  so,  and  everyone  “We’re a family are  economists  —  every  farmer  operation, so we around  the  country  —  is  praying  for  who  are  making  the  milk  prices  to  don’t have any price  forecasts  and  change.â€? outside labor, and there  aren’t  any  that  Liberty  Hill  we’re just able to are  looking  positive  Farm  started  or  bright  right  into  promoting  itself  tighten our belts 2017.â€? as  an  agritourism  and just watch A g r i - M a r k / destination  in  Cabot’s  DiMento  the  early  1980s,  carefully to make said  the  cooperative  Kennett  said,  sure we don’t bought  extra  equip- back  when  milk  ment  since  last  year  prices  were  not  overspend.â€? so  it  could  store  only  low  but  the  — Paul Doton, milk  instead  of  national  econ- dairy farmer dumping  it.  “We’re  omy  was  vola- not  dumping  milk,  tile.  She  said  the  but  we’ll  see  what  difference  is  that  happens  over  the  Vermont  has  substantially  fewer  next  couple  months,â€?  he  said. farms  than  in  the  1980s. Kennett  said  she’s  grateful  Paul  Doton  owns  Doton  Farm  in  that  Agri-ÂMark/Cabot  has  taken  Barnard,  also  part  of  Agri-ÂMark/ steps  to  avoid  dumping  milk.  Cabot,  with  his  wife  and  son.  Additionally,  she  said  the  coop- Doton  said  the  farm  was  most  erative  is  launching  six  new  dairy  recently  paid  $15.21  per  hundred- products  starting  July  15  to  help  weight  of  milk,  and  the  last  time  bring  in  revenue. he  remembers  prices  being  this  “We  are  strong,â€?  Kennett  said.  low  was  in  2009. “It’s  kind  of  like  the  whole  mantra  “We’re  a  family  operation,  so  from  (Tropical  Storm)  Irene.  We  we  don’t  have  any  outside  labor,  are  Vermont  strong,  we  are  survi- and  we’re  just  able  to  tighten  our  vors,  and  we  will  get  through  this.â€? Â
Public Notices can  be  found  on Pages  29  &  30.
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A public hearing before the Planning Commission of the Town of Ferrisburgh will be held at the Town Clerk’s Office on July 20, 2016 to consider the follow applications: 30 Minutes of June 22, 2016 30 Application, #16-Â068, submitted by Terry and Debbie Allen, for a two lot subdivision. Lot #3 – 24.07 acres and Lot # 1 – 157 remaining acres. 256 Fuller Mountain Road, Zoning District RA5. 30 Craig Heindel / VGL (Vermont Green Line) Committee. 30 An application,#16-Â047A, submitted by Sidney E. Claflin, for a four lot subdivision, consisting of 5 acres each. Property ID # 06/01/01 & 06/01/05. Zoning District RA5, (Revision of 16-Â047). The above applications are available for inspection at the own Clerk’s Office. Persons wishing to appeal and be heard may do so in person or be represented by an agent or an attorney. PLEASE NOTE: Participation in the local proceeding is a prerequisite to the right take any subsequent appeal. Communications about the above application may be filed in writing with the Board or at such hearing. 7/4
ADDISON NORTHWEST SUPERVISORY UNION BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS The  following  schedule  of  the  Board  of  School  Directors’  meetings  is  an- nounced  for  the  month  of  July,  2016. Friday,  July  8  7:30  a.m.  Vergennes  Union  High  School  Board  FACILITIES  COMMITTEE  MEETING  at  VUHS. Regular  Board  Meetings  will  not  be  held  in  July. ***  ***  ***  ***  ***  ***  ***  ***  ***  ***  ***  Addison  Northwest  School  District  Board Tuesday,  July  26  4:00  p.m.  Addison  Northwest  School  District  Board. TRAINING/MEETING  in  the  VUHS  Library. 7/4,  7
ADDISON COUNTY EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE - VT DISTRICT 8 LEPC NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS The  ACEPC  monthly  meetings  in  Au- gust  &  September  2016  (no  July  meet- ing),will  be  held  on  the  last  Wednesday  of  each  month,  at  the  State  Police  Bar- racks/Public  Safety  Building,  Rte.7  in  New  Haven,  at  5:00PM.  Any  changes  will  be  listed  on  the  ACEPC  website:  www. aclepc.org  /RFDO DJHQFLHV ¿UVW UHVSRQGHU JURXSV town  emergency  management  directors,  businesses,  and  individuals  interested  in  emergency  planning  are  encouraged  to  join  us. 7/4
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Milfoil  up  to  20  feet  long.  In  recent  years,  (Continued  from  Page  1) and  worked  a  combined  total  of  240  it  has  become  a  major  nuisance  for  hours  per  week,  but  Jim  Meyersburg,  VZLPPHUV ERDWHUV DQG ÂżVKHUPHQ DV the  head  of  the  aquatic  invasive  spe- well  as  a  threat  to  native  species. cies  program  within  the  Lake  Dun- Milfoil  is  a  perennial  species  and  more  Fern  Lake  Association,  says  less  sensitive  to  cold  temperatures  the  team  didn’t  make  a  dent.  than  native  plants.  It  often  survives  “We  had  more  milfoil  at  the  end  of  the  winter,  remaining  dormant  and  the  season  than  we  did  at  the  begin- growing  as  soon  as  light  is  available.  ning,â€?  he  said.  When  this  occurs,  milfoil  easily  That  lack  of  success  led  the  asso- pushes  native  species  out.  ciation  to  employ  a  new  tactic  this  Lake  association  vice  president  year:  herbicide.  Jim  Foley  has  owned  property  on  the  After  obtaining  a  permit  from  the  lake  for  eight  years,  and  he  has  no- Vermont  Department  of  Environ- ticed  the  unwanted  milfoil  cropping  mental  Conservation  (DEC)  in  May,  up  consistently. the  association  employed  SOLitude  “Physically  speaking,  it’s  an  im- Lake  Management  pediment  to  swim- to  spray  two  forms  Invasive,  non-Ânative  Eur- ming,  it’s  an  imped- of  the  herbicide,  asian  watermilfoil  can  eas- iment  to  propellers,  Renovate  OTF  and  ily  be  confused  with  north- its  an  impediment  Renovate  3  (active  ern  watermilfoil.  While  the  to  kayakers  if  it  re- ingredient  triclopyr)  two  species  are  similar  in  ally  comes  to  the  into  80  acres  of  the  size,  shape  and  color,  Eur- surface,â€?  he  said.  lake,  in  the  northern  asian  watermilfoil  has  be- “About  this  time  of  and  southern  re- tween  11  and  21  pairs  of  the  year  is  when  it  gions,  plus  an  east- OHDĂ€HWV DQG QRUWKHUQ ZDWHU- really  starts  grow- ern  section  called  milfoil,  which  is  native  to  ing  with  great  vigor  “the  spine.â€?  Vermont,  has  fewer  than  10.  because  the  weather  Renovate  is  de- It’s  a  good  idea  to  consult  warms  up.â€? signed  to  mimic  a  a  guide  book  or  biologist  Milfoil’s  dense,  milfoil  hormone  before  pulling  plants  from  tangled  mats  impede  and  kills  the  weed  water  bodies.  ZDWHU Ă€RZ VWHDO by  interrupting  its  habitat  from  lake- growth  cycle.  As  far  dwelling  creatures,  as  chemicals  go,  it’s  fairly  safe  —  trap  sediments  and  add  biomass  to  the  conservative  48-Âhour  no-Âcontact  the  lake,  a  situation  that  raises  the  bans  recommended  by  the  state  have  ULVN RI Ă€RRGLQJ long  since  been  lifted,  and  the  water  Anne  Bove,  an  environmental  is  now  safe  to  consume.  Because  of  scientist  with  the  Aquatic  Invasive  the  herbicide’s  selectivity,  it  does  no  Species  section  of  the  DEC,  has  harm  to  native  plants  and  wildlife.  been  working  with  the  association  to  The  irrigation  ban  will  be  lifted  in  construct  an  appropriate  response  to  due  time  at  the  DEC’s  discretion.  the  milfoil  infestation.  Meyersburg  said  he’s  already  see- “Environmentally,  there’s  a  ton  of  ing  the  effects  of  the  herbicide.  In  negatives,â€?  she  said  of  milfoil. several  areas,  he’s  observed  the  mil- MILFOIL  PROGRAM foil  keeling  over  and  beginning  to  The  herbicide  treatment  will  VKHG LWV OHDYHV ² WKH ÂżUVW VWHSV RI D supplement  ongoing  pulling  efforts,  successful  treatment. which  have  been  part  of  the  lake  as- “It’s  doing  exactly  what  (the  DEC)  sociation’s  milfoil  program  since  said  it  would  do,â€?  Meyersburg  said.  1989.  Once  upon  a  time,  the  crew  EURASIAN  WATERMILFOIL saw  success  from  hand-Âpulling  ef- Eurasian  watermilfoil  is  a  green,  forts  —  and  even  received  an  award  leafy  weed  that  can  grow  in  strands  for  environmental  merit  in  2004  for Â
JIM  MEYERSBURG,  RIGHT,  head  of  the  Lake  Dunmore  Fern  Lake  Association  Aquatic  Invasive  Species  Program  and  Troy  Carr,  milfoil  harvester  supervisor,  meet  up  in  the  middle  of  Lake  Dunmore  last  week.  Harvesters  continue  pulling  the  invasive  species  from  the  lake  after  an  herbicide  was  applied  to  the  plants  in  June. Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell
controlling  the  invasive  plant  in  an  Meyersburg  believes  that  herbi- “We  think  that  the  herbicide  is  a  ecologically  friendly  way.  cide  treatment  may  actually  be  more  much  cleaner  and  more  ecologi- (See  Lakes,  Page  32) However,  in  2008,  an  intense  rain  sustainable  than  hand-Âpulling.  ÀRRGHG PDQ\ VHSWLF WDQNV QH[W WR WKH lake,  creating  nutrient-Ârich  runoff  that  may  have  contributed  to  an  ex- Sudoku Solution July 4 ponential  increase  of  milfoil  the  next  summer.  Three  years  later,  the  asso- Puzzle Solutions ciation  began  using  vacuum  harvest- HU PDFKLQHV DQG LQ WKH Ă€HHW grew  to  four  boats,  accompanied  by  the  17-Âmember  crew.  The  cost  of  the  herbicide  treat- ment  subsequently  shrunk  the  crew  to  nine  this  summer,  but  the  group  still  manages  to  pull  hefty  amounts  of  milfoil  each  day.  A  team  of  three  staffs  each  boat,  each  with  a  diver,  a  “fragger,â€?  who  snorkels  next  to  the  diver  and  col- lects  any  loose  milfoil  fragments  that  fall  from  the  strand,  and  a  shoveler,  who  tosses  the  collected  weeds  into  buckets.  The  fragger’s  job  is  particu- larly  important  —  any  loose  pieces  of  milfoil  can  fall  to  the  bottom  of  the  lake,  re-Âroot  and  grow.  Milfoil  is  most  commonly  spread  by  this  frag- mentation.
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PAGE  32  —  Addison  Independent,  Monday,  July  4,  2016
Lakes  (Continued  from  Page  31) cally  friendly  way  to  do  it,â€?  he  said.  “When  we’re  on  the  bottom,  we’re  attacking  milfoil,  but  we’re  also  at- tacking  natives.  We  can’t  help  it.â€? Jim  Foley  doesn’t  know  exactly  when  the  herbicide  conversation  be- gan,  but  the  association  applied  to  the  DEC  for  the  permit  in  November  2015,  and  it  was  approved  in  mid- May.  So  far,  Foley  said  there  has  been  little  opposition  to  the  treatment.  Foley  oversaw  a  group  of  30  volun- WHHUV ZKR QRWLÂżHG HDFK KRXVHKROG before  the  treatment  began  that  he  stated  didn’t  hear  anything  nega- tive  from  Lake  Dunmore  residents.  Instead,  most  were  grateful  that  the  association  was  going  forward  with  the  treatment. According  to  Misha  Cetner,  in  charge  of  permitting  at  the  DEC,  no  one  requested  a  public  information  meeting  during  the  10-Âday  period  when  public  comments  were  consid- ered.  However,  several  residents  of  Fern  Lake  opposed  the  treatment.  Meyersburg  said  their  concerns  centered  on  a  general  skepticism  of  chemicals  and  the  idea  that  there  may  be  unknown  consequences  that  result  from  contaminating  the  water.  Though  Meyersburg  said  he  under- stood  the  argument,  he  felt  comfort- able  with  the  herbicide. “This  particular  herbicide  has  been  used  for  30  years,  all  over  the  country,  and  absolutely  no  side  ef- fects  have  been  reported  by  any- body,â€?  he  said.  SUPPORT  AND  FUNDING 7KH ODNH DVVRFLDWLRQ LV D QRQSURÂżW and  the  invasive  species  project  has  an  annual  budget  of  $331,057,  which  comes  from  the  DEC’s  grant-Âin-Âaid  program,  the  towns  of  Salisbury  and  Leicester,  and  from  private  dona- tions  and  dues.  Operating  costs  and  wages  for  suction  harvesting  add  up  to  around  $120,000  annually,  according  to  Foley.  The  herbicide  treatment  cost  around  $95,000. “We  didn’t  really  raise  money  say- ing  we  were  going  to  do  herbicide,â€?  Foley  said.  “So  this  almost  $100,000  expenditure  was  not  a  happy  under- taking  by  us  because  our  plan  isn’t  to  spend  the  money.  Our  plan  is  to  invest  it  and  let  it  grow.â€? The  milfoil  program  has  recently  VHHQ D ODUJH IXQGLQJ LQĂ€X[ 7KH ODNH association  started  the  Lakes  Alive  Campaign  in  2010  with  a  goal  of  raising  $1,725,000,  most  of  which  was  designated  for  an  endowment.  To  date,  donors  have  pledged  over  $2.2  million,  and  more  than  $1.5  million  has  already  been  collected.   Around  the  time  the  herbicide  treatment  was  applied,  the  town  of  Leicester  received  a  $50,000  grant  from  the  DEC.  The  money  will  go  toward  suction  harvesting,  hand- pulling,  herbicide  treatment,  ben- thic  barriers,  and  a  greeter  program  in  which  a  lake  employee  educates  visitors  about  how  to  use  the  lake  recreationally  without  spreading  in- vasive  species.  FUTURE  OF  THE  LAKES In  the  coming  months,  the  lake Â
Behind  the  scenes:  divers  and  ‘fraggers’  pull  milfoil By  EMMA  COTTON SALISBURY  —  Lurking  in  the  15-Âfoot  waters  of  Lake  Dun- more’s  most  infested  areas  are  employees  of  the  Lake  Dunmore  Fern  Lake  Association,  combat- ing  an  ever-Âgrowing  invasion  of  Eurasian  watermilfoil.  The  crew  of  nine  is  divided  into  three  boats,  called  “suction  har- vesters,â€?  and  each  team  member  plays  an  important  job  in  clearing  the  lake  of  the  tangled  weed.  The  crew  is  overseen  by  Troy  Carr,  ZKR DOVR KHOSHG GHVLJQ WKH ÂżUVW suction  harvester  and  constructs  new  ones  over  the  winter.  Each  boat  is  assigned  a  diver,  a  “fraggerâ€?  and  a  shoveler.  The  diver  uses  an  air  compres- sor  to  stay  underwater  for  three  to  four  hours  at  a  time,  perusing  the  lake  bed  for  strands  of  mil- IRLO :KHQ KH ÂżQGV RQH ² ZKLFK LVQÂśW GLIÂżFXOW XVLQJ WKH FUHZÂśV GPS  indicator  system  —  he  care- fully  pulls  the  weed  from  the  bed,  ensuring  that  the  entire  root  system  comes  with  it.  Then  he Â
throws  the  weed  into  a  suction  tube  that  vacuums  the  plant  onto  the  boat.  The  diver  does  so  carefully:  Any  leftover  roots  will  sprout  more  plants,  and  any  fragments  that  fall  will  also  take  root  and  create  new  plants.  The  “fraggerâ€?  snorkels  along- side  the  diver  and  catches  any  fragments  that  fall  from  the  pulled  weeds.  He  or  she  switches  with  the  shoveler  every  few  hours.  The  shoveler  mans  the  boat  and  loads  buckets  with  the  vacuumed  mil- foil. Some  of  the  people  who  have  taken  on  these  tasks  have  come  back  summer  after  summer.   Alex  Abraham,  26,  is  a  Pitts- ford  native  who  has  worked  as  a  shoveler  and  a  fragger  for  four  years.  When  he’s  not  on  the  boat,  Abraham  is  a  musician,  but  he  says  that  job  has  yet  to  tear  him  away  from  Lake  Dunmore.   “I  love  it,â€?  he  said,  gesturing  to  the  lake  and  mountains.  “This  is  P\ RIÂżFH ´
association  will  measure  the  size  terms  of  what  it  allows  us  to  do,â€?  of  milfoil  patches  that  were  treated  Foley  said.  “We  really  don’t  take  by  herbicide.  Though  both  the  asso- another  step  until  we  ask  further  per- ciation  and  the  DEC  are  optimistic  mission  to  act  under  the  permit.â€? about  the  treatment’s  effect,  neither  In  any  case,  association  members  expect  it  to  result  in  a  total  eradica- are  looking  to  keep  the  lakes  alive  tion  of  the  species.  and  healthy.  In  addition  to  suction  “Even  if  the  treatment  harvesters,  Meyersburg  is  deemed  successful  it  Last year “we plans  to  block  off  ar- doesn’t  mean  the  asso- eas  where  the  milfoil  had more ciation’s  job  is  done,â€?  reaches  the  water’s  sur- milfoil at the Bove  said. face  and  display  signs  to  Though  the  permit  end of the persuade  boaters  to  stay  for  herbicide  treatment  season than away.  LV YDOLG IRU ÂżYH \HDUV When  plants  are  near  the  association  has  not  we did at the the  surface,  boaters  —   yet  decided  whether  beginning.â€? especially  those  with  the  treatments  will  con- — Jim Meyersburg motors  —  can  chop  the  tinue.  The  decision  will  plant  into  the  small  frag- be  based  on  available  funds  and  ments  that  fall  and  re-Âroot.  Meyers- the  measured  success  of  this  June’s  burg  acknowledges  that  the  associa- treatment.  tion  can’t  order  boaters  where  to  go,  ³7KH SHUPLW LV IDLUO\ Ă€H[LEOH LQ but  the  association  will  advise  them. Â
BUCKETS  OF  MILFOIL  are  stacked  on  the  deck  of  a  harvesting  boat  on  Lake  Dunmore  last  week.  Milfoil  in  the  lake  was  treated  with  an  herbi- cide  in  June  to  supplement  the  ongoing  efforts  of  teams  of  harvesters. Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell
“We  can  beg  them  to  please  stay  away  from  these  areas,â€?  he  said. Though  milfoil  is  currently  the  only  non-Ânative  species  that  has  in- vaded  the  lakes  to  the  association’s  knowledge,  they  are  at  risk  from  oth- ers  that  have  struck  Vermont  lakes,  such  as  water  chestnut  and  zebra  mussels.  Bove  warns  those  using  the  lake  to  clean,  drain  and  dry  all  equip- ment  to  keep  invasive  species  at  bay.  Meyersburg  and  Foley  are  mind- ful  that  the  lakes’  health  will  surely  affect  future  generations.     “The  thing  that’s  interesting  about  Lake  Dunmore  is  the  history,â€?  Foley  said.  “Families  go  back  for  many Â
generations  in  these  camps.  A  lot  of  the  folks  I  deal  with  now  grew  up  on  the  lake,  or  they  spent  their  summers  on  the  lake,  or  their  parents  spent  their  summers  on  the  lake.â€? Meyersburg  is  one  of  Lake  Dun- more’s  longtime  residents.  His  grandfather  has  owned  property  on  the  lake  since  the  1930s.  Though  he  lives  in  Naples,  Fla.,  in  the  off- season,  he’s  been  coming  to  the  lake  every  summer  for  his  entire  life.  “That’s  the  wonderful  thing,  I  ¿QG DERXW WKH ODNH ´ )ROH\ VDLG “It’s  a  succession.  I  think  all  of  us  who  work  on  it  hope  that  we  can  continue  to  pass  that  down.â€?
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