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Milton schools face a lawsuit over hazing that led to the suicide of a 17-yeard-old student. See Page 13A.
The Otter Valley football team crunched BFA-Fairfax in a D-III title game rematch. See Page 1B.
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PAGE  2A  —  Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  September  10,  2015
Lt.  Gov.  Scott  enters  contest  for  governor Promises  to  bring  ‘new  energy’  to  post
DOROTHEA  LANGEVIN,  LEFT,  and  Cindy  Strate  have  opened  a  new  fashion  and  accessories  store,  Dog  Lake  Trading  Co.,  in  Frog  Hollow  Alley  in  Middlebury. Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell
Dog Lake Trading Co. offers some fetching wares Duo opens store in Frog Hollow spot By  JOHN  FLOWERS MIDDLEBURY  —  Dorothea  Langevin  and  Cindy  Strate  have  spent  the  past  few  years  on  the  road  marketing  their  artistic  cre- ations  together  at  various  shows  throughout  the  state. The  two  Addison  County  wom- en  have  now  laid  down  some  re- tail  roots  close  to  home,  in  down- town  Middlebury,  with  their  new  store  called  the  Dog  Lake  Trading  Co.  at  9  Frog  Hollow  Alley. The  duo’s  association  began  with  a  joint  booth  at  a  series  of  art  and  craft  shows.  Strate  is  a  longtime  jewelry  designer  and  self-Âdescribed  “handbag  maven.â€?  Langevin  has  for  several  years  served  as  a  “life  coach,â€?  working  primarily  with  women  entrepre- neurs.  She  has  also  served  as  a  marketing  professional  for  Geiger  of  Austria,  and  is  maker  of  what  she  calls  “one-Âof-Âa-Âkind  wearable  art.â€? The  pairing  of  their  respec- tive  products,  and  the  manner  in  which  they  displayed  them,  al- ways  received  good  reviews. “We  started  with  Cindy’s  jew- elry  and  my  knitwear,â€?  Langevin  said.  “We  got  good  feedback.â€? “We  were  frequently  told  we  were  the  best  booth  of  the  show  by  fellow  artists  and  the  general Â
public,â€?  Strate  said. uniqueness,â€?  Langevin  said. They  were  asked  by  Skihaus  of  %RWK ZRPHQ ZRUN KDUG WR ÂżQG Vermont  owners  to  organize  prod- the  singular  pieces  for  their  store.  XFW SUHVHQWDWLRQ LQ WKH ÂżYH ODUJH They  spend  a  lot  of  time  at  antique  windows  of  the  company’s  Middle- VKRSV Ă€HD PDUNHWV DQG RWKHU YHQ- bury  store,  which  closed  this  past  ues  where  colorful,  vintage  styles  June.  Langevin  and  Strate  enjoyed  can  be  resurrected  for  the  next  gen- that  experience  and  ultimately  de- eration  of  fashion-Âconscious  shop- cided  to  open  their  own  store  in  Ad- pers.  They  also  collaborate  with  lo- dison  County’s  shire  town. cal  talent,  whenever  possible. “I  think  one  inspiring  moment  Strate  and  Langevin  also  put  a  was  when  we  had  to  hold  onto  our  lot  of  effort  in  what  they  call  “up- (booth)  tent  in  a  hurricane,â€?  Lan- cycling.â€?  This  is  a  practice  of  taking  gevin  said  with  a  chuckle. a  discarded,  vintage  item  and  com- Thus  began  their  pletely  transforming  search  earlier  this  year  it  into  something  both  “I think our for  a  spot  that  might  ac- artistic  and  utilitarian.  commodate  their  store.  world is For  example,  Strate  dis- That  search  came  to  an  hungry for played  a  fetching  table  end  this  spring  when  uniqueness.â€? she  made  from  a  shut- Anders  Holm  informed  ter,  sheet  of  glass  and  an  — Dorothea them  of  a  space  in  his  antique  sewing  machine  Langevin Main  Street  building  stand.  Langevin  is  adept  that  also  features  store- at  taking  older  chairs  fronts  along  Frog  Hollow  Alley.  and  giving  them  new  life  with  The  duo  agreed  to  lease  the  space  whimsical  upholstery. formerly  occupied  by  Frog  Al- “It’s  basically  the  do-Âit-Âyourself  ley  Tattoo  &  Leatherworks.  They  projects  that  everybody  dreams  of  opened  the  store  on  June  17. doing  someday,  but  you  never  get  6WUDWH DQG /DQJHYLQ GHÂżQH WKH to,â€?  Langevin  said. Dog  Lake  Trading  Co.  as  “an  eclec- Strate’s  jewelry  features  semi- tic  mix  of  fabulous  fun  fashion  precious  and  precious  stones. for  you  and  your  home,â€?  and  their  “There’s  kind  of  a  tribal  tinge  to  wares  bear  that  out. what  I  do,â€?  Strate  said.  “They  have  Colorful  women’s  fashions  —  in- an  energy  about  them.â€? cluding  dresses,  shoes,  blouses  and  Shoppers  who  enter  the  store  of- sweaters  —  hang  in  abundance  in  ten  end  up  making  more  than  one  rows.  Most  of  the  items  are  one-Âof- purchase.  That’s  because  the  Dog  a-Âkind.  And  that  is  by  design. and  Lake  Trading  Co.  features  a  “I  think  our  world  is  hungry  for  lot  of  complementary  styles  and Â
items.  For  example,  Strate  has  brought  in  the  very  popular  Moon  Bags  line.  These  designer  vintage  handbags  were  the  brainchild  of  artist  Patricia  Smith,  who  created  the  artwork  that  adorns  them.  All  WKH ODFTXHUHG Ă€DS 0RRQ %DJV have  a  Velcro  strip  so  the  panels  can  be  interchanged. “They  are  very  collectible,  and  fabulous,â€?  Strate  said. Dog  Lake  Trading  Co.  also  car- ries  a  variety  of  clocks,  artwork,  chairs,  bureaus,  ladies’  wear,  quilts  and  lamps. Business  has  been  good  of  late,  as  shoppers  have  sought  out  the  latest  retail  option  in  downtown  Middlebury.  Langevin  believes  shoppers  are  increasingly  breaking  out  of  their  recessionary  doldrums  to  invest  in  solid  fashions.  The  store  features  a  mixture  of  affordable,  mid-Ârange  and  higher-Âpriced  items  that  appeal  to  many  different  demo- graphics,  she  said. “I  like  it  when  three  generations  of  a  family  comes  in  and  everyone  ¿QGV VRPHWKLQJ ´ /DQJHYLQ VDLG The  retro  nature  of  the  store’s  content  also  allows  shoppers  to  reminisce. “It  is  all  about  the  stories  and  the  memories  that  are  brought  back  to  life,â€?  Langevin  said. More  information  about  Dog  Lake  Trading  Co.  can  be  found  on  the  store’s  Facebook  page. Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  johnf@addisonindependent.com.
Ripton  town  plan  addresses  solar  array  siting By  JOHN  FLOWERS RIPTON  —  The  Ripton  Planning  &RPPLVVLRQ LV FRPSOHWLQJ D ¿YH year  update  of  the  local  town  plan  that  among  other  things  proposes  a  new  overlay  zone  to  protect  an  en- GDQJHUHG VSHFLHV RI SODQW FRQ¿UPV the  designation  of  Old  Town  Road  as  a  public  way  and  emergency  connec- WRU LQ WKH HYHQW RI IXWXUH ÀRRGLQJ and  recommends  local  standards  for  the  siting  of  future  solar  projects.
In  addition  to  those  stated  priori- ties,  Ripton  residents  will  notice  the  draft  2015  town  plan  is  a  robust  68  pages  —  considerably  longer  than  an  expiring  town  plan  of  around  40  pages.  The  document  serves  as  a  community  blueprint  for  growth  and  maintenance  of  its  natural  resources  IRU WKH QH[W ÂżYH \HDUV “It  is  a  lot  longer  than  the  previous  plan,â€?  said  Ripton  Planning  Com- mission  Chairman  Warren  King. Â
“Substantively,  it’s  not  a  whole  lot  different.  It’s  got  a  lot  more  detail  in  it.  That’s  because  the  Addison  Coun- ty  Regional  Planning  Commission  IRONV DGYLVHG XV WR EH DV VSHFLÂżF DV we  can  in  our  language.â€? 7KDW DGGHG VSHFLÂżFLW\ .LQJ VDLG will  offer  the  community  added  pro- tection  in  the  state’s  Act  250  reviews  of  projects.  Towns  that  have  not  built  adequate  protections  in  their  town  plans  have  had  limited  tools  with Â
which  to  defend  themselves  against  what  they  might  consider  to  be  unde- sirable  development,  he  noted. “You  do  the  best  you  can,â€?  King  said. Ripton  is  largely  forested  and  WKHUHIRUH VHHV UHODWLYHO\ IHZ VLJQLÂż- cant  building  proposals,  according  to  King.  The  most  substantial  ones  tend  to  come  from  Middlebury  College,  whose  local  holdings  include  the  na- (See  Ripton,  Page  3A)
By  JASPER  CRAVEN  &  ANNE  GALLOWAY,  VTDigger.org VERMONT  —  Republican  Lt.  *RY 3KLO 6FRWW PDGH RIÂżFLDO ZKDW has  long  been  assumed  —  he  will  run  for  Vermont  governor  in  2016. “I’ve  made  this  decision  because  I  believe  too  many  families  and  em- ployers  are  on  the  economic  edge,â€?  Scott  wrote  in  his  announcement  let- ter  Tuesday. Scott,  57,  says  he  can  bring  “new  energyâ€?  and  people  of  “different  backgroundsâ€?  together.  Vermonters  “craveâ€?  a  change  in  leadership  he  says  in  large  part  because  the  state  is  LQ WURXEOH ÂżQDQFLDOO\ “I’m  optimistic  about  the  future,  but  we  need  to  be  realistic  about  where  we’re  at,â€?  Scott  said  in  an  in- terview  Tuesday. State  revenues  continue  to  fall,  PHIL   SCOTT and  he  said  the  next  governor,  who- ever  he  or  she  is,  will  have  to  ad- Like  Lisman  and  Dunne,  Scott  an- dress  the  ongoing  budget  gap.  Tax  nounced  his  candidacy  via  email  to  receipts  have  been  2  percent  lower  supporters.  All  three  have  said  they  than  the  state  spending  rate  for  sev- will  hold  formal  kickoff  events  this  eral  years,  and  that  trend  is  expected  fall. to  continue. Smith  launched  his  campaign  in  a  Scott  says  the  Shumlin  adminis- July  news  conference. tration  has  not  been  responsible  in  Scott  says  it’s  too  early  to  begin  light  of  the  state’s  economic  situa- campaigning. tion. “I  think  Vermonters  would  ap- “I’m  pragmatic  and  frugal,  and  I  preciate  it  if  we  slow  it  down  a  little  believe  we  have  a  crisis  of  afford- bit,â€?  he  said. ability,â€?  Scott  says.  “We  have  to  re- Scott  has  been  called  a  “reluc- act  and  take  steps  to  help  ourselves.â€? tant  candidate.â€?  Members  of  the  Changes  to  the  state  budgeting  Vermont  GOP  begged  the  lieuten- process  could  be  painful  initially,  ant  governor  to  run  for  governor  in  he  said,  but  ultimately,  “the  future  2014,  and  when  he  refused,  Scott  could  be  bright  if  we  play  our  cards  Milne,  a  travel  agency  executive  right.â€? and  political  neophyte  stepped  up  Scott  said  last  month’s  poor  state  to  take  on  Democratic  Gov.  Peter  revenue  results  will  like- Shumlin.  Milne  lost  to  ly  continue,  and  the  state  “I’m Shumlin  by  2,434  votes,  will  have  to  take  correc- but  carried  a  majority  of  pragmatic tive  action  to  make  gov- voting  districts.  Milne  HUQPHQW PRUH HIÂżFLHQW and frugal, never  conceded  the  race  Raising  taxes,  he  said,  and I believe and  argued  that  it  was  up  would  be  “an  absolute  we have to  lawmakers  to  decide  last  resort.â€?  who  won  the  election.  Scott’s  entry  into  the  a crisis of The  Legislature  re-Âelect- race  sets  up  a  Republi- affordability. ed  Shumlin  in  January. can  primary  with  Bruce  We have to Shumlin  declared  in  Lisman,  68,  a  Wall  Street  react and June  that  he  would  not  executive  and  Shelburne  seek  a  fourth  term  as  resident  who  declared  take steps governor. his  candidacy  for  gover- to help This  time  as  Scott  nor  last  week. mulled  whether  to  run,  ourselves.â€? Two  Democrats,  Matt  — Phil Scott Lisman  jumped  out  Dunne,  45,  a  Google  ex- ahead  and  announced  he  ecutive  and  former  state  would  enter  the  guberna- senator,  and  House  Speaker  Shap  torial  race  as  a  Republican. Smith,  49,  have  also  announced  bids  Scott  describes  Lisman  as  a  “for- for  governor  in  2016.  Another  Dem- midableâ€?  candidate.  “I  don’t  take  it  ocrat,  Sue  Minter,  54,  the  secretary  lightly.  It  can’t  be  all  about  the  mon- of  the  Agency  of  Transportation,  ey,  but  it’s  important.â€? told  WDEV  on  Tuesday  that  she  will  The  entrance  of  Lisman  in  the  announce  her  intentions  by  the  end  race  makes  money  a  more  important  of  September.  Perennial  candidate  factor  in  the  2016  than  ever.  Lis- H.  Brooke  Paige  has  not  declared  man  is  personally  wealthy  and  has  which  primary  he  will  enter. bankrolled  a  nonpartisan  advocacy  Scott’s  announcement  contained  group,  Campaign  for  Vermont,  for  QR VSHFLÂżF SROLF\ SUHVFULSWLRQV EXW four  years. he  said  his  candidacy  would  be  built  Scott  says,  however,  that  he  will  RQ WKH SURPLVH RI ÂżVFDO UHVSRQVLELO- run  a  competitive  race.  He  said  he  ity  in  state  spending.  He  promised  to  has  raised  $150,000  so  far. resist  new  taxes,  and  said  the  state  One  of  the  obstacles  Scott  faces  has  too  often  “wagered  our  future  on  LV D JODULQJ FRQĂ€LFW RI LQWHUHVW 7KH outdated  or  unproven  policies.â€? lieutenant  governor  owns  an  excava- 6FRWW VDLG KH ZRXOG EH ÂżOLQJ WKH tion  contracting  company,  DuBois  proper  paperwork  with  the  state  over  Construction,  which  has  millions  the  coming  weeks  to  make  his  bid  of  dollars  in  contracts  with  the  state  RIÂżFLDO DQG VDLG WKLV HIIRUW ZRXOG EH and  municipalities. coupled  with  a  fundraising  and  hir- Scott,  who  has  run  the  company  ing  push. for  30  years,  says  he  will  step  down  “It  is  time  for  Vermont  to  move  in  if  he  is  elected  governor.  He  said  the  a  different  direction,  beginning  with  plans  for  who  would  take  his  place  D FKDQJH LQ WKH JRYHUQRUÂśV RIÂżFH ´ in  the  interim  are  still  in  the  works.  Scott  wrote. Âł,WÂśV QRW OLNH Ă€LSSLQJ D VZLWFK ´ KH A  formal  kickoff  event  will  take  said. place  in  the  late  fall,  possibly  after  “I  don’t  have  stocks  and  bonds,  Thanksgiving,  Scott  said,  and  he  I  don’t  have  any  other  investments  hopes  by  that  time  to  have  hired  (besides  Dubois),â€?  Scott  said.  “It’s  a  campaign  staff. big  step.â€?
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MIddlebury  option  tax  yield  on  rise By  JOHN  FLOWERS second  quarter  of  2015  (April,  May  MIDDLEBURY  —  Middlebury’s  and  June)  show  a  yield  of  $229,419.  local  option  tax  revenues  continue  to  That’s  roughly  $4,000  less  than  the  outpace  the  annual  amount  needed  to  same  quarter  last  year,  but  still  puts  retire  the  community’s  debt  service  the  town  on  a  path  to  well  exceed  its  for  the  Cross  Street  Bridge  project,  local  option  taxes  goal  for  the  year. according  to  municipal  Middlebury  local  op- RIÂżFLDOV DQG LQIRUPDWLRQ “Certainly, tion  tax  payments  from  supplied  by  the  Vermont  the local the  state  amounted  to  Department  of  Taxes. $652,083  during  calen- It  was  in  2008  that  option tax has GDU \HDU WKH ÂżUVW Middlebury  voters  agreed  exceeded our full  year  of  collection.  to  establish  a  1-Âpercent  expectations.â€? That  rose  to  $702,910  local  option  tax  on  sales,  — Kathleen during  2010;Íž  $731,499  rooms,  meals  and  alco- Ramsay during  2011;Íž  $768,155  hol  as  a  means  of  cover- during  2012;Íž  $816,726  in  ing  the  community’s  annual  share  2013;Íž  and  $882,710  during  2014,  ac- of  $600,000  in  debt  service  (over  FRUGLQJ WR VWDWH RIÂżFLDOV 30  years)  for  the  $16  million  Cross  The  third  quarter  of  each  year  Street  Bridge  project.  Middlebury  has  proved  to  be  the  most  lucrative  College  has  also  agreed  to  contribute  for  Middlebury’s  local  option  tax  $9  million  toward  the  project,  which  FROOHFWLRQV VWDWH ÂżJXUHV LQGLFDWH was  completed  in  2010. So  far  this  year,  Middlebury  has  The  Vermont  Department  of  Tax- collected  $433,339  in  local  option  es  is  in  charge  of  collecting  local  taxes,  with  an  additional  six  months  option  taxes  for  communities  that  to  come  in. have  instituted  them.  The  depart- “Certainly,  the  local  option  tax  has  PHQWÂśV ODWHVW ÂżJXUHV FRYHULQJ WKH exceeded  our  expectations,â€?  Middle-Â
bury  Town  Manager  Kathleen  Ram- say  said. Middlebury  selectboard  members  have  historically  pledged  to  use  the  special  tax  revenues  exclusively  for  debt  service  and  maintenance  for  the  Cross  Street  Bridge  project.  The  board  recently  used  $200,000  in  fund  balance  from  the  local  option  taxes  to  underground  some  utilities  associ- ated  with  the  Cross  Street  Bridge,  an  undertaking  that  has  coincided  with  construction  of  the  adjacent  new  Middlebury  municipal  building  at  77  Main  St.,  noted  Ramsay. There  is  currently  around  a  $500,000  balance  in  the  local  option  taxes  fund,  according  to  Ramsay.  7KH ¿UP 9+% ,QF LV QRZ HVWLPDW- ing  what  the  town  should  be  reserv- ing  for  reasonable  maintenance  and  capital  expenses  for  the  bridge  into  the  future,  according  to  Ramsay.  The  selectboard  has  asked  for  that  analy- sis  so  that  it  might  better  consider  its  options  for  the  potential  allocation  of  surplus  local  option  tax  funds  in  the  future,  Ramsay  said.
ANeSU  launches  universal  pre-ÂK BRISTOL  —  When  Addison  ing  quality  in  early  education,  we  in- Northeast  Supervisory  Union  (ANe- crease  access  for  families  who  expect  SU)  welcomed  students  back  last  quality  early  learning  and  provide  month,  the  student  body  included  children  with  the  best  possible  early  almost  140  preschoolers  as  ANeSU  start  to  life. became  an  “early  adopterâ€?  of  uni- Although  Act  166  has  been  passed,  versal  prekindergarten  services  for  many  supervisory  unions  have  chosen  FKLOGUHQ LQ LWV ÂżYH WRZQV $1H68 HV- to  wait  until  next  year  to  fully  imple- timates  universal  preK  opportunities  ment  the  law.  ANeSU  is  at  the  fore- this  year,  as  enrollment  continues  to  front  of  the  implementation  of  uni- climb,  will  support  70  percent  or  more  versal  access  to  preschool  as  an  “early  of  the  ANeSU  preschool  population.  adopter.â€?  Beginning  this  school  year,  Through  school  board  leadership  and  families  in  the  towns  of  ANeSU  can  a  commitment  of  the  entire  education- access  universal  preschool  options  al  community,  the  supervisory  union  through  our  23  partner  programs  in  is  poised  to  provide  high- both  Chittenden  and  Ad- quality  instruction  at  the  There is dison  counties.   earliest  opportunity.  The  universal  pre- overwhelming There  is  overwhelming  evidence kindergarten  services  evidence  that  high-Âquality  are  provided  at  a  mix  of  that highearly  learning  and  devel- school-Âbased  and  private  opment  is  a  good,  sound  quality early programs,  giving  fami- public  investment.  The  learning and lies  a  choice  in  the  loca- HFRQRPLF EHQHÂżWV RI LQ- development tion  and  type  of  program  vesting  in  early  childhood  is a good, that  will  best  meet  their  result  in  future  higher  sound public family’s  needs.  Provid- earnings  as  better  educated  ing  high-Âquality  early  children  turn  into  adults.  In  investment. learning  opportunities  for  addition,  investing  in  early  families  often  requires  childhood  lowers  avoidable  costs  of  full-Âday,  full-Âyear  coverage  as  many  child  welfare,  remedial  education,  families  work  full  time.  It  involves  police  and  corrections,  individuals  many  additional  costs  to  providers  with  addiction,  and  unemployed,  un- like  hiring  a  licensed  teacher,  im- deremployed,  unproductive  and  un- proving  quality  standards,  etc.  Cur- healthy  adults.  rently,  public  support  funds  10  hours  In  the  2014  Legislative  Session,  per  week  during  the  academic  year,  legislators  passed  and  Gov.  Shumlin  and  families  who  opt  for  full-Âtime  signed  Act  166,  An  Act  Related  to  care  will  pay  the  balance  of  the  child  Universal  Publicly  Funded  Prekin- care  fees.  Early  childhood  programs  dergarten,  which  requires  all  Vermont  that  are  eligible  and  interested  in  school  districts  to  provide  universal  partnering  with  ANeSU  and  other  publicly  funded  prekindergarten  edu- supervisory  unions  to  offer  univer- cation  for  a  minimum  of  10  hours  per  sal  pre-ÂK  must  become  “prequali- week  for  35  weeks  annually  for  all  3-Â,  ¿HG ´ D SURFHVV WKDW LQYROYHV D TXDO- 4-  and  5-Âyear-Âold  children  who  are  ity  rating  and  assurance  of  various  not  enrolled  in  kindergarten.  Public  other  requirements.  A  complete  list  funding  provided  through  the  pas- RI SUHTXDOLÂżHG SDUWQHU SURJUDPV sage  of  Act  166  supports  high-Âquality  is  available  on  the  Early  Education  early  learning  and  development  for  webpage  at  www.anesu.org.  preschoolers  in  Vermont  in  a  program  For  ANeSU  families  who  not  fa- with  a  licensed  teacher.  By  support- miliar  with  universal  pre-ÂK  and Â
wanting  to  know  more,  below  are  important  details  about  what  is  avail- able  for  preschoolers: ‡ (OLJLEOH FKLOGUHQ DUH WKRVH who  have  turned  3,  4  or  5  by  Sept.  1,  2015,  who  are  not  attending  kin- dergarten,  and  who  are  residents  of  Bristol,  Lincoln,  Starksboro,  Monk- WRQ RU 1HZ +DYHQ ‡ $1H68 SUHVFKRRO FKLOGUHQ FDQ DFFHVV DQ\ SUHTXDOLÂżHG SURJUDP (school-Âbased,  registered  child  care  home  or  licensed  early  child  care  FHQWHU LQ 9HUPRQW 3UHTXDOLÂżHG SUR- grams  have  met  certain  quality  stan- dards  set  by  the  Agency  of  Education  and  are  eligible  for  partnership  with  ANeSU.  A  list  of  current  partner  pro- grams  is  available  at  ANeSU’s  web- site:  anesu.org. ‡ 3UHVFKRRO IXQGLQJ FRYHUV hours  per  week  for  35  weeks  (i.e.,  September  to  June).  Contact  your  preschool  provider  for  information  regarding  scheduling  and  program  fees  for  additional  program  time. ‡ ,I D IDPLO\ LV LQWHUHVWHG LQ D SUHTXDOLÂżHG SURJUDP WKDW GRHV QRW currently  have  a  partnership  with  ANeSU,  they  may  ask  the  program  to  enter  into  a  contract  for  the  pur- poses  of  enrolling  their  child  in  the  ANeSU  universal  pre-ÂK  program- ming. ‡ 3DUHQWV FDQ DFFHVV MXVW SUH . (no  cost)  or  a  combination  of  pre-ÂK  and  childcare  services,  depending  on  the  program  they  have  selected.  (Childcare  fees  still  apply  for  hours  of  care  beyond  the  10  hours  of  Pre-ÂK  at  center  or  home-Âbased  programs.) ‡ 3DUHQWV ZKR ZDQW WR VHQG WKHLU child  to  a  pre-ÂK  program  other  than  the  public  school  will  need  to  com- plete  enrollment  paperwork  for  both  $1H68 DQG WKH SUHTXDOLÂżHG FKLOG care  program  to  access  universal  pre- K.  Most  partner  programs  are  able  to  provide  both  sets  of  enrollment  pa- perwork  and  assist  families  with  the  completion  of  the  forms.
Future  of  Bristol-Âarea  schools  to  be  discussed  at  forum BRISTOL  —  Residents,  teachers,  students  and  other  community  mem- bers  are  invited  to  an  open  public  fo- rum  to  discuss  the  future  of  the  Addi- son  Northeast  Supervisory  Union’s  public  schools  on  Monday,  Sept.  21,  at  7  p.m.  at  the  Mount  Abraham  8QLRQ +LJK 6FKRRO FDIHWHULD This  forum  is  sponsored  by  the  Friends  of  the  Five  Town  Schools  (FFTS),  a  new  group  committed  to  supporting  students,  teachers  and  families  to  create  vibrant  schools  in  the  Bristol  area  and  to  help  give  voice  to  the  local  community  in  the  school  system.  FFTS  plans  to  hold  open  forums  and  offer  a  chance  for  community  members  to  share  their  values  and  vision  for  our  local  schools. “We  see  this  forum  as  the  start  of  a  collaborative  effort  by  community  members  to  identify  the  opportuni- ties  we  have  in  our  schools  for  stu- GHQWV IDFXOW\ VWDII DQG WKH ÂżYH WRZQ community  at  large,â€?  said  Lincoln  resident  and  FFTS  member  Mike  Fisher.  “We  think  this  is  a  great  way  for  the  community  to  be  heard  and  the  beginning  of  a  process  to  make  our  schools  the  best  they  can  be  for  our  teachers  and  students.â€? Community  members  are  invited  to  share  their  thoughts  and  ideas  at  the  forum  either  directly  or  in  writ- ing.  The  goal  is  to  work  together  to  FUHDWH D XQLÂżHG YLVLRQ WKDW UHĂ€HFWV the  values  and  diversity  of  our  com- munity  and  what  we  hope  for  our  kids.   All  of  the  input  will  be  docu- mented  and  made  available  to  the  public. “We  call  them  public  schools  for  a  reason,â€?  said  Fisher.  “As  the  most  important  stakeholders  in  our  local  education  system,  parents,  students  and  taxpayers  have  a  voice  in  the Â
future  direction  of  our  schools,  and  we  would  want  to  share  that  with  school  administrators  and  school  board  members  in  a  useful  way  as  they  are  setting  goals  and  making  strategic  decisions  for  our  students.  This  forum  will  provide  a  way  for  the  community  to  begin  that  neces- sary  work.â€? The  establishment  of  the  FFTS  group  and  the  public  forum  come  in  the  wake  of  a  move  last  spring  to Â
oust  Addison  Northeast  Supervisory  Union  Superintendent  David  Adams.  First,  the  majority  of  teachers  in  the  ¿YH WRZQ VFKRRO GLVWULFW VXSSRUWHG D YRWH RI QR FRQÂżGHQFH LQ $GDPV 7KHQ FLWL]HQV SUHVHQWHG WR WKH ÂżYH town  school  boards  a  petition  signed  by  hundreds  of  residents  asking  for  Adams  to  be  dismissed. Direct  questions  to  Su  White  at  swhite60@gmail.com  or  to  Mike  Fisher  at  989-Â9806.
Gather  ’round THE  ST.  ANDREW’S  Pipe  Band  performs  in  the  Vergennes  bandstand  during  Vergennes  Day  on  Aug.  29. Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell
Ripton  (Continued  from  Page  2A) tionally  renowned  Bread  Loaf  cam- pus.  Coincidentally,  the  latest  town  SODQ XSGDWH UHĂ€HFWV D QHZ FRQVHUYD- tion  easement  held  by  the  Vermont  Land  Trust  on  1,451  acres  of  Middle- bury  College  Bread  Loaf  lands. “We  don’t  seem  to  get  much  in  the  way  of  controversy  when  it  comes  to  our  town  plans,â€?  said  King,  who  has  served  on  the  planning  commission  for  around  20  years,  10  of  them  as  chairman. But  local  leaders  are  aware  of  the  controversy  that  proposed  solar  ar- rays  have  generated  in  other  Addison  County  communities.  The  Vermont  Public  Service  Board  has  exclusive  permitting  authority  over  such  pro- posals,  though  the  Legislature  has  given  communities  permission  to  establish  interim  bylaws  with  mini- mum  setback  requirements  for  solar  projects. Ripton,  according  to  King,  is  try- ing  to  address  the  issue  proactively  by  endowing  its  town  plan  with  some  solar  PV  siting  standards  that  call  for,  among  other  things: ‡ $ SURKLELWLRQ RQ JURXQG mounted  solar  energy  facility  on  steep  slopes  with  natural  (pre-Âde- velopment)  grades  in  excess  of  25  percent  unless  an  engineering  study  is  done  to  show  that  the  installation  can  be  safely  and  securely  supported  throughout  the  expected  life  of  the  facility. ‡ ,QVWDOODWLRQ RI VRODU HQHUJ\ ID- FLOLWLHV ZLWKLQ WKH +LVWRULF 'LVWULFW of  Ripton  only  if  located  on  an  ex- isting  structure  so  as  to  be  out-Âof- view  from  Route  125,  or,  if  ground- mounted,  screened  with  coniferous  trees  4  inches  or  more  in  diameter  at  the  base  planted  and  maintained  so  as  to  keep  the  facility  out-Âof-Âview  from  Route  125. ‡ $ VRODU V\VWHP FROOHFWRU PD\ be  mounted  on  the  rooftop  of  a  con- forming  structure  as  long  as  it  does  not  extend  more  than  10  feet  above  WKH KLJK SRLQW RI WKH URRĂ€LQH King  noted  that  Ripton  is  not  an  ideal  community  in  which  to  propose  a  large  solar  array.  In  addition  to  be- ing  heavily  forested,  it  is  hilly. “To  site  a  150  kW  solar  array  is  tough  business  in  Ripton,â€?  he  said.  “There  are  almost  no  places  it  could  happen  out  of  site.â€? Clear  cutting  to  make  space  for Â
such  a  project  would  probably  make  the  venture  cost-Âprohibitive,  he  add- ed. The  town  plan  also  proposes  a  rare  species  overlay  zone  encompassing  a  mile-Âlong  stretch  along  the  North  Branch  of  the  Middlebury  River  (and  certain  tributaries)  where  there  LV D FRQÂżUPHG ÂłVLJQLÂżFDQW SRSXOD- tionâ€?  of  the  eastern  Jacob’s  ladder  plant,  which  has  been  declared  a  threatened  species  in  Vermont  by  the  state  Agency  of  Natural  Resources. The  Ripton  plan  also  endorses  Old  Town  Road  as  a  public  road  —  and  therefore  subject  to  munici- pal  maintenance.  The  selectboard  had  previously  considered  the  road  —  which  provides  a  connection  be- tween  Route  125  and  a  class  4  road  in  Salisbury  —  as  private,  according  to  King.
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“The  town’s  primary  interest  in  the  road  is  as  a  backup  emergency  access  to  the  lower  parts  of  Route  125,â€?  King  explained. 5LSWRQ VXVWDLQHG PDMRU Ă€RRG GDP- age  in  2008  and  2011  as  a  result  of  the  Middlebury  River  hopping  its  banks.  The  town  has  been  looking  for  emergency  access  points  in  the  event  that  Route  125  is  again  dam- DJHG E\ Ă€RRGLQJ The  planning  commission  will  hold  a  hearing  on  the  draft  town  SODQ DW WKH WRZQ FOHUNÂśV RIÂżFH DW p.m.  on  Tuesday,  Sept.  15,  to  accept  comments  on  the  document  prior  to  submitted  it  to  the  selectboard.  The  selectboard  will  convene  its  own  hearing  and  then  decide  on  its  ap- proval. Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  johnf@addisonindependent.com.
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Letters
Editorials
to the Editor
The  U.S.-ÂIran  deal,  politics,  and  Bernie’s  rising  stature Â
Syrian  refugees  need  our  help The  world  is  facing  the  worst  refugee  crisis  in  decades.  Over  4  PLOOLRQ 6\ULDQV KDYH ÀHG ZDU WHUURU and  destruction. These  are  families  like  ours.  What  can  Vermonters  do?  Is  there  a  means  by  which  we  can  welcome  even  a  small  fraction  of  these  families?  Do- ing  so  is  not  only  the  right  thing  to  do;͞  it’s  the  Vermont  thing  to  do. How  might  we  get  started? Jonathan  Isham  Jr. Cornwall
Âł,W LV P\ ÂżUP EHOLHI WKDW WKH WHVW RI D JUHDW QDWLRQ LV QRW KRZ PDQ\ ZDUV LW FDQ HQJDJH LQ EXW KRZ LW FDQ UHVROYH LQWHUQDWLRQDO FRQĂ€LFWV LQ D SHDFHIXO PDQQHU , EHOLHYH ZH KDYH DQ REOLJDWLRQ WR SXUVXH GLSORPDWLF VROXWLRQV EHIRUH UHVRUWLQJ WR PLOLWDU\ HQJDJHPHQW Âą HVSHFLDOO\ DIWHU QHDUO\ \HDUV RI LOO FRQFHLYHG DQG GLVDVWURXV PLOLWDU\ HQJDJHPHQWV LQ WKH UHJLRQ ´ What  foreign  policy  statesman  can  we  attribute  to  such  an  enlightened  comment?  That  would  be  Vermont’s  Sen.  Bernie  Sanders,  sounding  very  presidential.  His  comment  is  in  support  of  President  Obama’s  proposed  agreement  to  prevent  Iran  from  developing  a  nuclear  weapon.  The  deal,  which  would  require  Iran  to  dismantle  most  of  its  nuclear  program  for  at  least  a  decade  and  allow  international  inspectors  to  monitor  suspicious  sites,  has  been  criticized  by  Republicans  as  enriching  Iran  and  making  it  a  stronger  force  for  terrorism.  While  acknowledging  the  agreement  is  not  perfect,  Sanders  said  in  a  recent  statement,  that  it  “has  the  best  chance  of  limiting  Iran’s  ability  to  produce  a  nuclear  weapon,  while  avoiding  yet  another  war  in  the  region.â€?  “Does  the  agreement  achieve  everything  I  would  like?  Of  course  not,â€?  Sanders  said.  “But  to  my  mind,  it  is  far  better  than  the  path  we  were  on  –  with  Iran  developing  nuclear  weapons  capability  and  the  potential  for  military  intervention  by  the  U.S.  and  Israel  growing  greater  by  the  day.â€?  Sanders  made  the  prepared  remarks  in  a  detailed  speech  on  the  6HQDWH Ă€RRU :HGQHVGD\ DQG DOVR WRRN WKH RSSRUWXQLW\ WR FKDOOHQJH Republicans  critical  of  the  proposal. “Those  who  have  made  every  effort  to  thwart  the  diplomatic  process  and  have  spoken  out  against  the  Iran  agreement,  including  many  in  this  chamber,  are  the  same  people  who  spoke  out  forcefully  on  the  need  to  go  to  war  with  Iraq  (in  2003),â€?  Sanders  said.  “I  voted  against  the  war  in  Iraq.  Sadly,  much  of  what  I  feared  in  fact  did  happen.  I  do  not  want  to  see  it  happen  again‌  I  fear  that  many  of  my  Republican  colleagues  do  not  understand  that  war  must  be  a  last  resort,  QRW WKH ÂżUVW UHVRUW ´ Those  are  rational,  poignant,  and  politically  astute  comments  on  a  foreign  policy  issue  central  to  this  presidential  campaign.  In  tone  and  substance  those  could  have  been  words  spoken  by  well-Ârespected,  mainstream  Democrats  like  Al  Gore,  President  Obama,  or  Vermont’s  legendary  Senator  George  Aiken.  Yet  it  was  Bernie  —  once  known  PRUH IRU KLV ÂżHU\ GLDWULEHV SURPRWLQJ VRFLDOLVW SROLFLHV WKDQ HUXGLWH comments  on  foreign  policy  —  who  captured  the  moment. But  it’s  not  Bernie  who  has  changed.  What’s  changed  is  the  militant  and  sophomoric  positions  championed  by  the  GOP.  Compare  Sander’s  comments  to  these  Republican  candidates:  ‡ 'RQDOG 7UXPS “We  are  led  by  very,  very  stupid  people,â€?  Trump  said  Wednesday  to  great  applause  at  a  Tea  Party  rally  on  the  west  lawn  of  the  nation’s  Capitol.  The  deal  was  “incompetentlyâ€?  negotiated,  Trump  continued,  boasting  that  if  elected  president  he  would  negotiate  better  agreements  on  every  issue  from  foreign  trade  to  foreign  policy.  “We  will  have  so  much  winning  —  if  I  get  elected  —  that  you  may  get  bored  with  winning.â€?  That’s  just  the  kind  of  childish  bravado  you  want  in  a  president,  right? ‡ 8OWUD FRQVHUYDWLYH 7H[DV 6HQ 7HG &UX] ODEHOHG WKH DJUHHPHQW —  which  is  supported  by  almost  all  European  nations  and  other  U.S.  allies  with  the  exception  of  Israel  —  “the  single  greatest  national  security  threat  facing  America.â€?  Cruz  correctly  notes  the  deal  eliminates  economic  sanctions  on  Iran  (that’s  the  whole  point  from  Iran’s  perspective),  but  saying  that  makes  the  Obama  administration  ³WKH ZRUOGÂśV ODUJHVW ÂżQDQFLHU RI UDGLFDO ,VODPLF WHUURULVP´ LV RQH of  those  statements  that  underscores  just  how  radical,  vitriolic  and  extreme  the  rightwing  faction  of  the  GOP  has  become. ‡ -HE %XVK RQ WKH RWKHU KDQG UHVSRQGHG ZLWK D VHQVH RI SROLWLFDO realism  and  thoughtfulness:  “At  12:01  on  January,  whatever  it  is,  19th  , ZLOO QRW SUREDEO\ KDYH D FRQÂżUPHG VHFUHWDU\ RI VWDWH , ZLOO QRW KDYH D FRQÂżUPHG QDWLRQDO VHFXULW\ WHDP LQ SODFH , ZLOO QRW KDYH FRQVXOWHG ZLWK RXU DOOLHV , ZLOO QRW KDYH KDG WKH LQWHOOLJHQFH EULHÂżQJV to  have  made  a  decision‌If  you’re  running  for  president,  I  think  it’s  important  to  be  mature  and  thoughtful  about  this.â€?  Bush  has  been  critical  of  the  agreement,  but  because  he  says  Obama  did  not  extract  enough  concessions  from  Iran,  not  because  the  president  initiated  the  negotiations. ‡ $QG WKHUH LV WKLV EUDVK DQG XQLQIRUPHG VWDWHPHQW E\ *23 candidate  Scott  Walker:  “We  need  to  terminate  the  bad  deal  with  Iran  RQ WKH YHU\ ÂżUVW GD\ LQ RIÂżFH ´ (YHQ 7UXPS XQGHUVWDQGV WKDW E\ WKHQ in  2017,  the  economic  sanctions  will  have  been  in  effect  for  more  than  a  year  by  most  of  the  world,  eliminating  much  of  the  economic  impact  if  sanctions  were  to  be  reinstated  by  an  incoming  U.S.  president. ********** What’s  new  here  is  that  Sanders,  Vermont’s  once  irascible  agitator,  is  able  to  cast  himself  as  the  thoughtful,  rational,  disciplined  statesman  seeking  reasonable  solutions  to  world  problems.  That’s  not  how  many  of  us  feared  Bernie  might  be  portrayed  on  the  campaign  trail  when  he  launched  his  presidential  campaign  last  May,  and  it’s  a  brilliant  transformation  made  possible  by  the  GOP’s  line-Âup  of  lose  cannons. 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Learning  the  ropes  in  kindergarten Area  schools  opened  up  recently  and,  as  in  years  past,  I  visited  a  kindergarten  class  to  photograph  some  of  the  newest  students  in  the  county.  Most  of  my  time  was  spent  ZLWK NLGV EHIRUH WKH ÂżUVW EHOO RI WKH GD\ UDQJ 6RPH RI the  kids  were  eating  breakfast,  two  were  quietly  playing  house,  one  boy  was  coloring  and  others  played  in  small  groups  or  by  themselves.  As  I  worked  I  was  reminded  how  precious  and  how  complicated  life  can  be  for  a  kinder- gartner. 0\ RZQ ÂżUVW GD\ RI VFKRRO DW &RQ- gdon  Park  Elementary  in  Duluth,  Min- nesota,  back  in  the  late  1960s,  began  with  my  mom  pinning  an  orange  index  card  to  the  front  of  my  shirt.  Presum- By Trent DEO\ WKH FDUG ZDV ÂżOOHG ZLWK LPSRUWDQW Campbell information  like  my  name,  address,  phone  number,  birthdate  and  whatnot,  though,  as  I  couldn’t  read  yet,  may  have  said  things  like,  “Watch  out  for  Trent,  he’s  trouble,â€?  or  “This  one  is  a  little,  well,  odd,â€?  or  “Good  luck,  you’re  going  to  need  it.â€? At  Congdon  Park  every  kid  rode  the  bus  to  and  from  school  through  the  second  grade.  After  second  grade  you  could  walk  if  you  lived  close  enough.  Nobody  was  driv- en  to  school.  There  wasn’t  even  a  student  drop-Âoff  zone.  (There  is  now,  of  course.  I  visited  the  school  a  couple  of  years  ago  and  saw  a  large  parking  lot  and  sweeping  drop- off  zone  where  an  outdoor  skating  rink  and  warming  hut  KDG RQFH EHHQ 2Q P\ ÂżUVW GD\ P\ ROGHU EURWKHU ZDONHG me  to  the  bus  stop.  I  sat  nervously  as  other  kids  got  on  dur- ing  the  short  trip  to  school.  Some  of  them  had  orange  cards  on  their  shirts  just  like  me. My  teacher  was  Mrs.  Collins.  She  was  young  and  pret- ty  and  clearly  a  big  improvement  over  the  kindergarten  teacher  my  brother  had  three  years  before.  That  was  Mrs. Â
Rude.  No  joke.  Rude.  She  famously  hung  a  neighborhood  friend,  Nick  O’Brien,  on  a  hook  in  the  coatroom  after  he  took  a  bite  of  a  cookie  brought  in  by  a  classmate,  found  it  to  be  of  inferior  quality  and  promptly  threw  it  against  the  chalkboard.  Mrs.  Rude  was  not  amused  by  his  culinary  criticism. )RU WKH ÂżUVW FRXSOH RI ZHHNV , DVVXPHG 0UV &ROOLQV was  married  to  Apollo  astronaut  Michael  Collins  since  they  had  the  same  last  name.  My  mother  convinced  me  otherwise  and  I  realized  that  the  world  was  a  bigger  place  than  I  thought. When  I  was  a  kindergartner  Insta- gram  was  called  show  and  tell.  You  remember  show  and  tell?  That  was  when  you  brought  something  into  school  that  was  important  to  you,  showed  it  off  to  your  classmates  and  then  you  talked  about  it.  Show  and  tell  was  always  the  best  part  of  the  day.  I  once  brought  in  a  four-Âfoot-Âtall  model  of  the  Apollo  program  Saturn  V  rocket  that  my  mom  had  borrowed  from  NASA  for  a  symphony  ball  she  was  orga- nizing.  That  was  cool.  Alison  Curran  brought  in  her  baby  sister.  That  was  also  cool.  And  maybe  a  little  odd. The  worst  part  of  the  day  was  naptime.  Kindergarten  was  only  half  a  day  so  naptime  came  around  10:30  a.m.  How  could  Mrs.  Collins  expect  us  to  sleep  at  10:30?  I  think  we  napped  because  Mrs.  Collins  needed  a  break.  After  about  20  minutes  in  the  darkened  classroom  (hardly  enough  time  for  some  good  REM)  Mrs.  Collins  would  pick  the  best  sleeper  and  then  she  would  tickle  that  child  awake  using  a  large  feather.  That  child  was  given  the  feather  and,  LQH[SOLFDEO\ D ÂżUHÂżJKWHUÂśV KHOPHW WR ZHDU DQG WKHQ WKH\ got  to  go  around  waking  up  the  other  kids.  I  was  never  (See  Clippings,  Page  5A)
Clippings
Front  porch  delivery  53  weeks  late Lately,  people  keep  coming  up  to  me  and  saying,  about  the  importance  of  work-Âlife  balance,  which  in  my  “Your  front  porch  looks  absolutely  beautiful.â€? mind  meant  him  not  working  seven  days  a  week.  In  his  They  are  correct. mind,  it  meant  discovering  golf. They  are  also  being  very  polite.  Because  what  they  re- He  has,  over  the  past  two  summers,  developed  a  ally  mean  is,  “Your  front  porch  appeared  to  have  been  healthy  work-Âgolf  balance.  I  can’t  deny  it’s  been  good  under  renovation  for  an  inordinately  long  time.  It’s  good  for  his  mental  state.  But  it  didn’t  help  to  get  the  porch  WR VHH LW ÂżQLVKHG )LQDOO\ ´ done  in  a  timely  fashion. And  how. Neither  did  his  perfectionism.  When  it  came  to  spruc- You  see,  I  am  married  to  a  contractor,  a  man  who  ing  up  the  turned  posts  and  gingerbread  accents  on  the  spends  many  hours  every  week  working  on  other  peo- porch,  for  instance,  he  refused  to  stop  at  scraping  and  ple’s  houses.  When  I  get  after  him  for  not  tending  to  repainting  them.  He  felt,  on  principle,  the  pieces  must  the  many  planned  renovations  at  our  be  brought  back  to  the  original  bare  place,  he  says,  “After  a  long  day  on  wood.  the  job  site,  the  last  thing  I  want  to  do  On  the  one  hand,  we  ended  up  with  is  come  home  and  start  working  here.â€? detailed  posts  that  look  graceful  and  I  understand  that.  What  I  don’t  VPRRWK WKHLU ÂżQH OLQHV QR ORQJHU understand  is  why  this  vital  piece  of  gummed  up  with  layers  of  paint.  On  information  didn’t  come  up  in  con- the  other  hand,  the  effort  added  not  versation  when  we  were  buying  a  only  hours  of  work  but  also  months  150-Âyear-Âold  house. of  procrastination;Íž  Mark  had  a  hard  By Jessie Raymond Part  of  Mark’s  reluctance  might  time  convincing  himself  to  go  out  to  have  been  this  particular  project.  It’s  the  cold  shop  after  work  every  night  not  like  either  one  of  us  wanted  to  do  to  carefully  strip  and  sand  every  last  the  porch  over.  If  we  were  going  to  sink  a  few  thousand  molecule  of  paint  from  all  four  posts.  (I  stayed  in  the  dollars  into  the  house,  we  would  have  chosen  new  win- house,  offering  moral  support  from  under  a  blanket  on  dows,  a  screened-Âin  porch  out  back,  a  pantry  or  —  on  my  the  couch.) most  dreamy  days  —  a  new  kitchen.  But  the  porch  took  Christmas  came  and  went.  Snow  fell.  The  winter  was  priority  because  visitors,  who  didn’t  know  where  to  step  hard  on  all  of  us,  but  I  had  it  the  worst:  I  had  to  endure  VDIHO\ ULVNHG IDOOLQJ WKURXJK WKH Ă€RRU WKH QDVW\ ZHDWKHU SOXV ZDON DFURVV D KDOI ÂżQLVKHG SRUFK :H WRUH RXW WKH ROG SRUFK RYHU -XO\ )RXUWK ZHHNHQG for  months  on  end,  while  drivers  passed  slowly  by  and  in  2014.  Yes,  2014.  Mark  did  run  into  some  unexpected  shook  their  heads.  It  was  brutal. rot  and  other  problems,  which  extended  the  timeline.  But  Mark  made  some  progress  over  the  winter,  most  no- not  by  a  year. tably  by  installing  stone  steps  so  we  no  longer  had  to  (See  Raymond,  Page  5A) And  I  take  some  of  the  blame.  I  had  been  bugging  him Â
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My  name  is  Clifford  Bell.  I’m  a  VHQLRU LQ WKH 'LYHUVLÂżHG 2FFXSD- tions  class,  graduating  this  year  and  have  been  in  D.O.  for  8  years.  My  guardian  works  at  the  D.O.  school  and  without  her  I  would  still  be  liv- ing  in  a  very  bad  place.  I  feel  really  upset  that  my  school  PLJKW KDYH WR PDNH VLJQLÂżFDQW changes.  D.O  is  my  favorite  place  to  be.  They  help  me  grow  more,  get  a  job,  get  a  driver’s  license,  and  do  budgeting.  In  my  opinion  the  regu- lar  high  school  is  not  good  for  me  or  any  of  the  D.O.  students.  I  been  there  and  done  that  before  in  the  past  several  years.  It’s  hard  for  any  student  to  learn  stuff. One  on  one  with  students  doesn’t  work.  They  sit  by  you,  and  make  VXUH WKDW \RX GRQÂśW JHW LQWR D ÂżJKW To  me  I  think  it’s  not  learning.  My  D.O.  school  is  not  an  “old  modelâ€?  like  the  superintendent  said,  it  helps  students  learn.  They  help  you  with  everything  that  you  don’t  know. I  know  I  will  be  graduating  but  I  want  D.O.  to  be  there  for  my  friends.  I  want  them  to  have  the  same  learning  and  have  a  place  to  be  where  they  don’t  get  picked  on.  I  want  the  people  who  pay  taxes  to  know  that  if  the  D.O.  program  wasn’t  there  I  would  have  graduated  KLJK VFKRRO QRW EHHQ DEOH WR ÂżQG a  job  and  be  living  in  a  very  bad  place.  That  makes  me  sad.  Please  don’t  do  this. Clifford  Bell Ripton
Middlebury  must   protect  downtown 7KH QHZ 0LGGOHEXU\ WRZQ RIÂżFH will  scale  back  parking  behind  the  OLEUDU\ DQG %HQ )UDQNOLQ 7KH SUR- posed  covering  of  the  “ugly  lower  parking  lotâ€?  by  constructing  a  three- story  commercial  and  residential  building  would  virtually  eliminate  downtown  parking. There  is  a  very  expensive  (at  least  $55  million)  3-Âyear  rail  overpass  proposed.  When  the  new  bridge  and  roundabout  were  created,  there  was  a  rumor  that  Main  Street  would  be  closed  and  turned  into  a  pedes- trian  mall.  Why  not  just  make  that  a  reality?  Close  Main  Street  and  Merchants  Row.  Construct  pedes- trian  overpasses  that  will  satisfy  the  required  clearance  for  the  railroad.  Use  the  Triangle  Park  area  for  park- ing.  1.  No  matter  the  funding  source,  federal  state  or  local  (1  percent  sales  tax),  every  effort  must  be  taken  to  UHDOL]H PD[LPXP FRVW EHQHÂżW 2.  Solves  parking  for  downtown  merchants. 3.  Dramatically  reduces  inconve- nience  of  construction. Win,  win,  win. Edward  Payne Bridport
Dean  comparison  was  off  the  mark Greg  Dennis’  feigned  inability  to  distinguish  Bernie  Sanders  from  Howard  Dean  might  be  mildly  cute  if  it  were  original  (see  Addison  Inde- pendent,  Sept.  3,  page  4A). But  cute  or  not,  equating  Dean’s  2004  campaign  with  Bernie’s  pres- ent  one  is  nonsense. Of  course  Dean  and  Sanders  are  both  Vermonters,  relatively  little  known  and  underfunded  compared  to  the  opposition.  But  they  are  by  no  means  the  same  people  and  the  2004  and  2015  campaign  environments  are  very  different. Dean  drew  support  for  his  opposi- tion  to  the  Iraq  war,  but  he  had  little  political  experience  and  was  other- wise  a  middle-Âof-Âthe-Âroad  Democrat  with  a  rather  short  fuse,  simply  not  able  to  out-Âcampaign  the  likes  of  John  Kerry,  John  Edwards,  Dick  *HSKDUGW DQG D ZLGH ÂżHOG RI RWKHUV (See  Letter,  Page  5A)
Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  September  10,  2015  —  PAGE  5A
Act  46  offers  school  tax  relief :KHQ -XOLD 'XQQ DUULYHG DW ties  have  struggled  with  profound  middle  school,  she  learned  some- enrollment  declines  over  the  last  thing  troubling  about  education  20  years,  which  have  undermined  in  her  community.  Students  from  educational  quality  and  caused  certain  towns  were  well  prepared  property  taxes  to  rise  faster  than  in  math,  and  students  from  some  Vermonters  can  afford. other  towns  were  not.  Some  stu- These  are  all  our  children,  and  dents  had  strong  arts  education  we  owe  them  the  best  we  can  in  elementary  school,  and  others  provide,  regardless  of  where  they  did  not.  Some  had  studied  foreign  were  born  and  in  what  town  they  languages,  and  some  had  not.  The  live.  And,  when  we  invest  in  them  preparation  her  peers  today,  we  are  invest- received  —  or  didn’t  ing  in  a  stronger  fu- —  in  elementary  ture  for  Vermont  —  a  school  affected  their  future  with  better  choices  in  middle  educated,  healthier  school  and  beyond.  and  more  employable  Not  addressing  this  Vermonters,  and  more  inequity  when  it  is  resilient,  independent,  so  obvious,  she  ob- and  affordable  com- served,  sends  the  munities. message  that  we  sup- Serving  kids  well  port  inequity. today  requires  more  Julia  decided  to  do  specialized  exper- something  about  it.  tise  and  coordination  She  ran  for  school  of  services  than  our  board,  believing  that  schools  have  previ- she  and  her  district  ously  had  to  provide.  This  week’s  writer  had  an  obligation  to  is  Vermont  Gov.  It  also  requires  our  make  sure  that  all  Peter  Shumlin. commitment  to  be  kids  had  access  to  prudent  about  how  we  comparable  opportunities.  This  use  our  shared  Education  Fund.  past  year,  as  a  student  member  We  need  to  use  our  scarce  dollars  of  the  Chittenden  East  Supervi- where  they  matter  most:  support- sory  Union  board,  Julia  watched  ing  the  interaction  between  our  WKH VXFFHVVIXO XQLÂżFDWLRQ RI WKH teachers  and  our  children. 0W 0DQVÂżHOG 0RGLÂżHG 8QLÂżHG What  does  this  mean  for  6FKRRO 'LVWULFW ZKLFK H[SDQGHG school  boards  and  our  commu- her  school  community  beyond  the  nities?  It  means  first  and  fore- JHRJUDSKLF FRQÂżQHV RI D WRZQ LQ most,  starting  with  our  goals  for  an  attempt  to  address  these  glaring  our  children.  What  do  we  want  educational  inequities. all  our  children  to  know  and  be  Sometimes  it  takes  a  young  per- able  to  do?  How  do  we  provide  son  to  tell  us  what  we  need  to  hear. education  in  an  equitable  way,  Across  Vermont,  school  boards  so  that  these  goals  are  accessible  are  grappling  with  Act  46,  the  to  all  our  children? QHZ OHJLVODWLRQ WKDW SURYLGHV Âż- In  some  regions,  it  may  mean  nancial  support  for  districts  that  enlarging  what  we  think  of  as  want  to  collaborate  and  come  to- our  “community.â€?  When  small  gether  to  share  resources  to  better  schools  are  part  of  a  larger  union,  provide  for  their  kids.  The  need  they  become  insulated  from  some  is  real.  Many  of  our  communi- of  the  year-Âto-Âyear  shocks  to  tax Â
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rates  that  are  currently  wreaking  havoc  on  budgets  in  some  of  our  smallest  districts.  Act  46  con- solidates  governance,  not  school  buildings.  Based  on  statewide  patterns,  small  schools  actually  have  a  better  chance  of  remaining  open  under  these  new  governance  structures.  Without  change,  many  of  our  smallest  schools  will  close,  and  some  are  looking  at  increases  in  their  tax  rates  in  coming  years  of  40  to  60  percent.  That’s  not  sustainable  for  kids,  communi- ties,  or  property  taxpayers. Most  of  all,  what  Act  46  does  is  provide  school  boards  with  tools  they  can  use  to  take  charge  of  their  own  destinies.  The  price  of  not  changing  how  we  deliver  edu- cation  in  response  to  the  decline  in  enrollment  is  born  statewide,  and  this  price  is  squeezing  out  educational  opportunities  for  our  children,  district  by  district,  and  watching  property  taxes  continue  to  rise  at  unsustainable  rates.  The  new  law  provides  tax  relief  to  communities  who  want  to  unite  to  protect  their  schools  and  enhance  opportunities. None  of  us  wants  declining  HQUROOPHQWV DQG ¿VFDO SUHVVXUHV However  we  have  them.  The  ques- tion  we  face  is  how  we  respond.  This  will  not  be  easy  work.  While  there  are  no  easy  answers,  there  are  some  better  ones.  And  I  feel  FRQ¿GHQW WKDW $FW SURYLGHV some  tools  our  communities  can  use  to  get  there,  enhance  educa- tional  quality,  and  bring  property  tax  relief  to  Vermonters. As  Julia  and  so  many  other  students  have  pushed  us  to  real- ize,  a  resilient  school  community  is  based  on  shared  purposes  and  strong  relationships,  not  town  borders.  I  have  faith  in  the  abil- ity  of  Vermonters  to  roll  up  their  sleeves  and  work  together  to  cre- ate  local  solutions.
'LYHUVLÂżHG 2FFXSDWLRQV SURJUDP KDV SURYHQ LWV ZRUWK In  reading  the  Sept.  3  article  DERXW WKH 'LYHUVLÂżHG 2FFXSDWLRQV program  I  noticed  a  pattern.  People  quoted  in  the  article  who  are  involved  in  the  program  directly  (staff  and  parents)  and  people  who  spent  time  with  the  program,  result- ing  in  a  recognition  of  excellence  by  Vermont  PBS,  all  talk  about  the  students  and  their  successes;Íž  quotes  by  the  administrator,  superinten- dents,  and  a  board  chairman  had  no  mention  of  students.  I  taught  at  Middlebury  Union  High  School  for  over  20  years.  Eighteen  of  those  years  I  ran  a  foods  class  that  integrated  MUHS  ZLWK WKH ' 2 ÂśV 7*,) &DIĂŠ.  High  VFKRRO VWXGHQWV DQG ' 2 VWXGHQWV worked  side  by  side  with  three Â
teachers  and  some  aides  running  WKLV LQWHJUDWHG SURJUDP 'DYLG Adams  (Addison  Northeast  Su- pervisory  Union  superintendent)  VDLG WKH ' 2 SURJUDP LV RXWGDWHG because  it  isn’t  integrated  into  the  mainstream.  It  is  too  bad  that  he  discounts  a  multifaceted  program  for  just  one  component,  leaving  me  to  wonder  if  he  knows  these  students  and  the  program. Mainstreaming  the  general  student  population  with  high  special-Âneeds  students  would  not  be  a  problem  if  the  taxpayers,  administrators  and  educators  of  our  communities  are  willing  to  pay  for  a  mainstream  program  that  educates  students  with  interesting,  hands-Âon,  integrated  learning,  with Â
very  low  student-Âto-Âteacher  ratio,  ZKLFK LV ZKDW WKH ' 2 SURJUDP provides  for  their  students.  Such  an  approach  is  costly  but  effective. Another  article  in  the  same  issue  of  the  Addison  Indepen- dent  reported  on  Addison  Central  Supervisory  Union’s  educational  road  map  outlining  three  overarch- ing  foundational  goals  of  “edu- cational  success,â€?  “involving  the  communityâ€?  and  “developing  the  appropriate  educational  systems  and  tools  to  further  student  suc- cess.â€?  I  suggest  to  ACSU  to  look  in  its  own  backyard  because  the  ' 2 SURJUDP DOUHDG\ VXFFHHGV DW these  goals. Peter  Ryersbach Starksboro
'HPRFUDWLF HVWDEOLVKPHQW IHDUV WKDW Hillary  would  not  win  the  general  election.  For  his  own  sake,  we  hope  that  Mr.  Biden  will  not  run.  But  if  he  does,  he  will  take  votes  from  Mrs.  Clinton,  not  from  Bernie. Of  course  the  Sanders  candidacy  is  a  long  shot  and,  indeed,  largely  IRU VRPH RI WKH UHDVRQV 0U 'HQQLV lists:  He  is  not  the  establishment  candidate  and  he  will  be  vastly  outspent  by  the  powerful  interests  backing  Hillary  Clinton.  But  he  has Â
a  far  better  chance  than  Howard  'HDQ GLG RI EHDWLQJ WKH RGGV EH- cause  so  many  voters  are  respond- ing  to  the  truth  and  sincerity  of  his  message.  Here’s  a  clichÊ  as  RYHUZRUNHG DV *UHJ 'HQQLVœV EXW much  more  important:  If  everyone  who  really  wants  Bernie  Sanders  to  be  president  votes  for  him  in  a  primary,  there  is  no  reason  that  he  can’t  win. Judy  and  Michael  Olinick Middlebury
Letter  (Continued  from  Page  4A) %HUQLH 6DQGHUV LQ FRQWUDVW WR 'HDQ is  a  seasoned  public  servant  with  lengthy  experience  in  both  houses  of  Congress.  His  platform  and  convic- tions  have  never  changed,  and  the  more  widely  his  message  is  heard,  the  stronger  his  support  grows  relative  to  the  strength  of  his  only  opponent,  Hillary  Clinton. :KDW PDNHV 0U 'HQQLV VR VXUH WKDW EHFDXVH +RZDUG 'HDQÂśV FDP- paign  burned  out  in  Iowa  Sanders’  will  do  the  same?  Why  not  conclude  that  having  failed  once  when  she  IDFHG IHZHU GLIÂżFXOWLHV WKDQ VKH does  now,  Secretary  Clinton  will  fail  again? 0UV &OLQWRQ LV FHUWDLQO\ TXDOLÂżHG to  be  president.  If  she  is  nominated  we  will  strongly  support  her  against  any  of  the  dreadful  Republican  contenders.  But  the  Clinton  email  ÀDS PD\ SURYH IDU PRUH GDPDJLQJ WKDQ 0U 'HQQLV VHHPV WR WKLQN Hillary  is  perceived  even  by  many  'HPRFUDWV DV DUURJDQW HYDVLYH DQG untrustworthy.  That  Vice  President  Biden  is  considering  entering  the  nomination  race  is  testimony  to Â
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Letters to the Editor Snelling  offers  ideas  for  state  budgeting  process  As  a  business  owner  and  an  active  participant  in  public  policy  discussions  for  the  last  35  years,  I  have  come  to  the  conclusion  that  Vermont’s  state  budget  process  is  broken.  For  years,  Vermonters  have  watched  as  multimillion-Âdollar  GHÂżFLW QXPEHUV Ă€\ DERXW DQG RE- served  much  hand  wringing  by  state  RIÂżFLDOV DQG DGYRFDWHV IRU YDULRXV causes.  Our  Legislature  then  meets  and  miraculously  a  budget  is  reached  that  temporarily  “solvesâ€?  the  prob- lem.  In  the  end,  however,  the  Legis- lature  has  continued  to  spend  more  than  our  revenues  and  has  patched  together  a  crazy  quilt  of  one-Âtime  items  to  be  able  to  claim  a  balanced  budget.  In  fact,  our  budget  is  not  truly  balanced  and  we  have  under- funded  some  of  our  legal  obligations  to  pension  and  retirement  funds.  The  average  citizen  certainly  cannot  keep  up  with  the  action  and  we  are  all  left  in  the  dark  with  a  process  that  is  ripe  for  reform. Often  we  hear  the  term  “sustain- able  budgetâ€?  tossed  about,  but  there  LV QR FRPPRQ GHÂżQLWLRQ RU SURFHVV to  achieve  a  sustainable  budget.  Ver- monters  understand  what  is  sustain- able  for  their  households  and  should  expect  a  similar  sustainable  budget  for  the  state.  It  is  time  to  take  a  broader  and  longer-Âterm  view  of  our  needs  and  a  process  to  meet  those  needs.  We  must  also  build  a  com- mon  understanding  of  the  process  to  achieve  a  budget  for  the  state  that  LV QRW EDVHG RQ VKRUW WHUP Âż[HV DQG questionable  shell  games.  It  should  be  able  to  be  understood  by  Ver- monters  who  are  the  ultimate  funders  of  the  budget. 7KH ÂżUVW VWHS LV WR DYRLG DV PXFK political  wrangling  as  possible.  The  new  process  should  look  to  the  future Â
from  a  structure  and  process  that  was  durable  and  predictable.  The  ability  to  look  down  the  road  further  would  boost  our  economy  and  allow  more  thoughtful  decisions  to  be  made  by  all  Vermonters.  With  a  more  struc- tured  and  consistent  process,  our  Ver- mont  economy  will  grow  faster  and  our  citizens’  lives  will  be  enhanced.  To  move  forward,  we  should: :RUN WR GHÂżQH D VXVWDLQDEOH budget  —  one  which  would  produce  VXUSOXVHV DQG ÂżOO RXU UHVHUYH IXQGV in  good  times  and  one  that  will,  with  judicious  use  of  reserve  funds,  allow  us  to  get  through  bad  times  without  harming  our  most  vulnerable  citizens.  2.  Look  closely  at  long-Âterm  reve- nue  prospects  and  long  term  needs  of  Vermonters.  We  are  an  aging  group  and  will,  like  much  of  the  country,  be  seeing  less  people  working  and  more  people  at  least  partially  retired  . 3.  Look  at  the  proper  level  of  “rainy  dayâ€?  reserve  funds  and  discuss  how  and  under  what  circum- stances  they  can  be  used.  5HYLHZ DQG SODQ IRU IXOÂżOOLQJ our  legal  obligations  to  state  funded  retirement  plans. Finally,  it  is  important  to  remem- ber  that  while  it  is  the  obligation  of  government  to  meet  the  essential  needs  of  its  citizens,  it  is  also  the  obligation  of  government  to  be  as  HIÂżFLHQW DQG DV HIIHFWLYH DV SRVVLEOH Our  government  must  make  sure  that  when  it  requires  citizens  to  send  tax  dollars  to  Montpelier  that  the  money  LV RI JUHDWHU EHQHÂżW WR WKH RYHUDOO society  than  it  is  to  individuals  and  families.  This  is  a  tough  test  and  one  that  must  be  part  of  a  new,  more  thoughtful,  long-Âterm  budget  plan. Mark  Snelling Starksboro
Ketner.  My  older  brother  and  sister  both  had  her  before  me.  She  was  very  much  loved  and  I  was  happy  to  see  her  name  on  my  note.  A  shy  boy  in  my  class,  kind  of  an  outsider,  saw  the  name  Mrs.  Collins  on  his  note.  It  meant  he  would  be  repeating  kinder- garten.  He  was  quietly  sobbing  as  we  climbed  on  the  bus.  He  sat  by  himself  toward  the  back.  None  of  us  knew  what  to  say.  Bobby  Boyd,  a  classmate  and  neighborhood  friend,  sat  next  to  me  up  front.  For  some  reason  there  was  no  driver  on  the  bus  yet  so  we Â
sat  and  waited.  The  classmate’s  sobs  made  the  wait  seem  interminable.  Bobby  and  I  hatched  a  plan  to  get  off  the  bus  and  walk  home.  Could  we  really  do  that?  Would  we  get  in  trouble?  In  a  moment  of  pure,  brave  exuberance  we  leapt  from  the  bus  and  walked  home  as  men,  not  boys.  What  would  become  of  the  classmate  back  on  the  bus?  What  would  become  of  Bobby?  Of  me?  I  had  no  idea  but  I  felt  free  and  independent  and  bold  DQG ¿OOHG ZLWK WKH ZRQGHU RI DQ LQ- ner  life.
“From  now?â€?  he  said.  “Why,  of  course,  don’t  be  ridiculous.â€? I  stared  at  him. “Oh,  you  mean  from  when  I  start- ed?â€? He  rubbed  his  chin. But  he  buckled  down  and  came  close,  wrapping  up  53  weeks  after  he  had  begun. The  end  result,  as  so  many  people  have  noticed,  is  lovely.  It  makes  me Â
appreciate  the  workmanship  that  Mark  is  capable  of.  Stepping  onto  the  porch,  now  decorated  with  my  hanging  baskets,  I  can’t  help  feeling  that  the  long  wait  was  worthwhile. I’ve  been  looking  at  some  actu- arial  tables,  however,  and  they  tell  a  different  story.  At  the  current  rate,  it  is  statistically  impossible  that  I  will  live  long  enough  to  see  a  new  kitchen.
Clippings  (Continued  from  Page  4A) the  best  sleeper.  I  never  even  slept.  0RVWO\ , OD\ WKHUH WU\LQJ WR ÂżJXUH RXW how  to  be  the  best  sleeper.  Should  I  be  completely  still  and  quiet?  Maybe  a  little  moan  every  once  in  a  while  would  indicate  good  sleeping.  Noth- ing  worked  and  I  was  never  awarded  the  coveted  feather  and  helmet.  To  this  day  I  am  not  a  good  napper. On  the  last  day  of  kindergarten  we  were  all  handed  a  note  on  our  way  out  the  door  that  told  us  the  name  of  our  teacher  for  the  next  year.  I  got  Mrs. Â
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and  not  the  day-Âto-Âday  operations.  We  must  make  sure  we  put  the  long- term  needs  of  Vermonters  ahead  of  any  short-Âterm  political  goals.  This  will  not  be  an  easy  process,  and  reasonable  people  will  disagree  at  times,  but  we  will  be  serving  future  Vermonters  with  our  efforts. Second,  we  should  look  to  history  and  see  what  we  can  learn  about  Vermont’s  ability  to  spend  responsi- bly  without  harming  our  citizens  or  putting  ourselves  in  a  situation  where  we  face  downgrades  on  our  bond  ratings.  By  looking  at  historical  data,  we  can  determine  a  range  of  spend- LQJ WKDW IXOÂżOOV WKH UHVSRQVLELOLWLHV of  a  humane  government.  While  we  must  meet  the  needs  of  citizens,  we  also  cannot  spend  so  much  that  our  tax  burden  scares  away  healthy,  well- paying  businesses  and  Vermonters  who  contribute  greatly  to  the  fabric  of  our  communities. Next,  we  must  understand  the  larger  economy  of  the  country  and  the  world  and  the  inevitable  cycles  of  economic  growth  and  of  eco- nomic  retraction.  While  we  some- times  like  to  think  of  ourselves  as  insulated  away  from  the  national  and  international  turmoil,  we  really  are  connected  very  closely  with  the  world  economy  and  should  plan  on  good  times  being  followed  by  more  challenging  times.  Our  budgets  on  the  state  level  should  produce  some  excess  revenue  in  good  times  and  perhaps  small  shortfalls  in  the  bad  times.  A  budget  that  would  perform  within  this  range  over  a  period  of  time  would  be  sustainable  for  future  Vermonters. Vermont’s  citizens,  Vermont’s  businesses,  and  Vermont  state  JRYHUQPHQW LWVHOI ZRXOG DOO EHQHÂżW from  a  budget  process  that  evolved Â
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Reginald Boise, 82, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY  —  Reginald  E.  Boise,  82,  died  Sept.  6,  2015,  at  Porter  Medical  Center.  He  was  born  in  Troy,  NH,  the  son  of  Charles  E.  and  Alice  (DesRocher)  Boise. He  is  survived  by  his  children,  Michael  Boise  and  his  wife  Margaret  of  Brandon,  Joanne  Barber  and  her  husband  Dwight  of  Pennsylvania,  Richard  Boise  and  his  wife  Nancy  of  Rutland,  Randall  Boise  and  his  companion  Lisa  Meader  of  Palm  Coast,  FL,  Jeffrey  Boise  and  his  wife  Maryann  of  Monkton  and  Bryan  Boise  and  his  wife  Dawn  of  Cornwall;Íž  his  siblings,  Gerald  Boise  of  Florida,  Carolyn  Lamoureux  and  her  husband  Aime  of  Florida,  and  Roland  Boise  and  his  wife  Joyce  of  Cornwall;Íž  eight  grandchildren;Íž  nine  great-Âgrandchildren;Íž  and  numerous  nieces,  nephews  and  cousins. In  addition  to  his  parents,  he  was  preceded  in  death  by  his  wife,  Annette  (Bertrand)  Boise. A  Mass  of  Christian  burial  will  be  celebrated  at  10  a.m.  on  Friday,  Sept.  11,  2015,  at  St.  Mary’s  Catholic  Church  in  Middlebury,  with  the  Rev.  REGINALD  BOISE William  Beaudin  as  the  celebrant.  Burial  will  follow  in  St.  Genevieve  Cemetery  in  Shoreham. There  will  be  no  visiting  hours. ,Q OLHX RI Ă€ RZHUV PHPRULDO FRQWUL Arrangements  are  under  the  direc- butions  may  be  made  to  Vermont  tion  of  the  Sanderson-ÂDucharme  Association  for  the  Blind  and  Funeral  Home. Visually  Impaired,  80  West  St.,  Suite  Online  condolences  at  www.sand- 202,  Rutland,  VT  05701. HUVRQIXQHUDOVHUYLFH FRP ¸
Marie Hier memorial service BRISTOL  —  A  memorial  service  for  Marie  L.  Hier  of  Bristol  will  be  held  at  1  p.m.  on  Saturday,  Sept.  19,  at  St.  Ambrose  Catholic  Church  in  Bristol.  Interment  will  be  in  Greenwood  Cemetery  in  Bristol.  In  lieu  of  flowers  contributions  may  be  made  to  Helen  Porter  Healthcare  &  Rehabilitation  Center,  30  Porter  'ULYH 0LGGOHEXU\ 97 ¸
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Mary Wrona, 88, Ferrisburgh FERRISBURGH  —  Mary  Adalaide  :URQD QpH 7KRPSVRQ SDVVHG DZD\ from  complications  of  Alzheimer’s  disease,  on  Tuesday,  Sept.  1,  2015,  at  the  home  of  her  daughter  and  son- in-Âlaw,  Kathy  and  Steve  Brooks,  in  Ferrisburgh,  Vt.  She  was  born  in  Salamanca,  N.Y.,  to  Wilfred  and  Adalaide  Obrien  Thompson  on  April  LQ D KRXVHKROG Âż OOHG ZLWK music  and  laughter.  She  graduated  from  Salamanca  High  School  in  1945  in  time  to  watch  many  of  her  friends  go  to  war,  and  she  supported  them  with  letters  to  keep  them  up  on  the  news  from  home.  Letter  writing  would  become  a  hallmark  pastime  of  Mary’s  life.  Mary  married  Edward  A.  Wrona  at  St.  Patrick’s  Church  in  Salamanca  on  Sept.  27,  1947.  They  spent  65  loving  years  together  in  which  they Â
raised  a  family,  were  devout  and  active  members  of  their  church  and  community,  and  traveled  the  coun- try  in  their  5-Âwheeler.  They  took  great  joy  in  spending  time  with  their  extended  families,  playing  cards  with  friends,  and  they  made  friends  every- where  they  went.  They  made  homes  in  Whittier,  Calif.,  where  they  raised  their  children,  and  Ashland,  Ore.,  where  they  retired  in  1986.   Throughout  her  adult  life,  Mary  was  Mother,  Grandmother,  and  Great  Grandmother  to  a  large,  active  family.  +HU KRXVH ZDV DOZD\V Âż OOHG ZLWK enticing  aromas  from  her  kitchen,  the  sounds  of  show  tunes  and  swing  music,  and  the  laughter  of  numerous  gatherings  when  family  and  friends  would  visit.  She  and  Ed  passed  on  to  their  family  a  deep  and  abiding  love  of  music,  spirit  of  adventure Â
Katherine Duffy, 86, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY  —  Katherine  Smyth  Duffy  (Kaye)  of  EastView  at  Middlebury,  Vermont,  died  at  her  home  on  Sept.  7,  2015.  Born  Jan.  1,  1929,  she  was  the  daughter  of  James  P.  and  Estelle  Quinlan  Smyth  of  Northport,  Long  Island,  New  York.  Mrs.  Duffy  graduated  from  Northport  High  School  in  1946  and  Cortland  State  Teachers  College  in  1949,  and  received  her  master’s  degree  from  Columbia  Teachers  College  in  1954.  She  taught  in  schools  on  Long  Island.   She  married  John  Lester  Duffy,  MD  (Jack)  on  June  21,  1952,  at  St.  Philip  Neri  Church  in  Northport.  His  parents  were  Lester  M.  and  Mildred  Aitken  Duffy,  also  of  Northport.  The  Duffys  lived  in  Northport  and  Laurel  Hollow,  NY,  before  moving  to  Orwell,  VT,  in  1989. Survivors  include  her  daughter,  Sarah  Q.  Duffy  of  Rockville,  MD,  and  KHU Âż DQFp (XJHQH 6SHQFHU &ODUN ,, RI Raleigh,  NC;Íž  her  son  John  A.  and  his  wife  Kristine  D.  Duffy  of  Queensbury,  NY;Íž  her  son-Âin-Âlaw  David  H.  Bain  of  Orwell,  VT;Íž   and  her  grandchildren  Mildred  A.  Bain  (Mimi),  David  M.  Bain,  John  W.  Duffy  (Jack),  and  Sean  A.  Duffy.  Her  sister  Estelle  Smyth  von  Alt,  also  of  EastView,  survives,  as  do  numerous  nieces  and  nephews. Mrs.  Duffy  was  predeceased  by  her  husband,  and  by  her  daughter  Mary  Smyth  Duffy  of  Orwell,  her  sister  Isabelle  Smyth  Mahurin  and  brothers  James  P.  and   Joseph  C.  Smyth,  all  of  California. Mrs.  Duffy  was  a  member  of  St.  Paul’s  Church,  the  Orwell  60+  Club,  the  Mount  Independence  Coalition  and  the  Orwell  and  Northport  Historical  Societies.  Her  family,  education,  the Â
KATHERINE  DUFFY welfare  of  children,  and  all  of  nature  were  Mrs.  Duffy’s  prime  interests.   Viewing  will  take  place  from  4  to  7  p.m.  on  Thursday,  Sept.  10,  at  Sanderson-ÂDucharme  Funeral  Home  in  Middlebury.  A  funeral  Mass  will  be  celebrated  at  St.  Paul’s  Church  in  Orwell  at  1  p.m.  on  Friday,  Sept.  11,  followed  by  burial  at  Mountain  View  Cemetery,  also  in  Orwell.  In  lieu  of  À RZHUV GRQDWLRQV PD\ EH PDGH WR 7KH Northport  Historical  Society,  215  Main  St.,  Northport,  NY  11768;Íž  MercyFirst,  525  Convent  Road,  Syosset,  NY  11791;Íž  The  Mount  Independence  Coalition,  P.O.  Box  53,  Orwell,  VT  05760;Íž  Addison  County  Home  Health  and  Hospice,  PO  Box  754,  Route  7,  Middlebury,  VT  05753;Íž  or  the  charity  of  your  choice. Online  condolences  can  be  made  at  www.sandersonfuneralservice.com. Arrangements  are  under  the  direc- tion  of  Sanderson-ÂDucharme  Funeral  +RPH ¸
Catherine;Íž  and  her  sister,  Gloria  Dimond,  both  of  Bridport.  She  also  leaves  many  aunts  and  uncles  and  several  nieces  and  nephews,  includ- ing  special  niece  Reanna,  special  nephew  Jason,  and  dear  friends  Susan  Paris,  and  Linda  Gutowski.  Beverley  was  loved  by  all  those  who  knew  her.  Relatives  and  friends  are  invited  to  meet  on  Saturday,  Sept.  12,  for  a  10  a.m.  graveside  service  at  Bridport  Central  Cemetery.  There  are  no  calling  hours.  The  Sanderson-ÂDucharme  Funeral  Home  has  been  entrusted  with  the  arrangements. Please  visit  www. sandersonfuneralservice.com  for  RQOLQH FRQGROHQFHV ¸
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Lincoln  Peak  Vineyard  is  prov- ing  that  the  Vermont  climate  is  not  too  cold  for  growing  good  wine  grapes.  LPV’s  Marquette  wine  took  the  “Best  Red  in  Showâ€?  award  at  the  prestigious  International  Cold  Climate  Wine  Competition  held  in  St  Paul,  Minn.,  last  month.  The  wine  from  the  New  Haven  vintner  is  crafted  from  Marquette,  a  grape  now  grown  across  the  northern  tier  of  states  from  Washington  to  New  England,  to  the  north  in  Canada  and  even  in  some  northern  European  countries.  The  Five-ÂTown  Health  Alliance  in  Bristol  is  one  of  11  community  health  centers  in  Vermont  that  recently  received  funding  totaling  $493,860,  in  recognition  of  their  achievements  providing  high  quality  health  care.  The  awards  are  Vermont’s  share  of  $63.3 Â
million  in  nationwide  grants  for  1,153  health  centers  and  will  be  used  to  expand  access  to  high  quality  primary  care.  The  Bristol  FQHC  (Federally  Qualified  Health  Center)  received  $31,187.  This  year,  community  health  centers  in  Vermont  will  serve  one  in  four  Vermonters  at  more  than  50  sites  across  the  state. Addison  County  Fair  and  Field  Days  organizers  have  announced  the  2015  sugarhouse  winners.  The  class  winners  were:  Golden  Delicate,  Williams  Maple  Farm,  Cornwall;Íž  Amber  Rich,  GWL  Jr.’s  Sugarworks,  Huntington;Íž  Dark  Robust,  Breezy  Lane  Sugarworks,  New  Haven;Íž  Very  Dark  Strong,   Breezy  Lane  Sugarworks,  New  Haven;Íž  and  Best  of  Show,  Amber  Rich,  GWL  Jr.’s  Sugarworks,  Huntington.  Product  winners  were:  Maple  Cream,  Rheaume  Family  Maple,  Middlebury;Íž  Maple  Candy,  Kennady  Roy,  New  Haven;Íž  Indian  Sugar,  Little  Hogback  Sugar  Works,  Bristol;Íž  and  Specialties,  Sadie  Stowe,  Ripton,  maple  walnut  pie.  The  judges  were  Steve  Parisee,  Frank  Bump  and  Henry  Marckres. Are  you  an  artist  or  artisan  of  the  handmade  arts,  or  a   photog- rapher,  writer,  poet  or  musician  in  need  of  help  to  pursue  your  work?  The  Wooden  Horse  Arts  Guild  provides  scholarships  up  to  $500  to  Vermont  residents  (ages  14  and  older)  to  encourage  and  recognize  artistic  excellence  in  the  literary,  visual  and  perform- ing  arts.  Activities  supported  by  the  fund  include,  but  are  not  limited  to,  hands-Âon  workshops,  private  or  group  classes,  perfor- mance,  instrument  rental  or  purchase  and  acquisition  of  art  supplies.  The  Fall  Scholarship  Round  for  the  Camilla  Mead  Arts  Education  Scholarship  Fund  is  accepting  applications;Íž  the  round  will  close  Nov.  1.  Get  complete  information  and  applications  online  at  www.woodenhorsearts. com/scholarships.shtml.
WomenSafe  training  volunteers  Sept.  23 MIDDLEBURY  —  WomenSafe,  DQ $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ QRQSURÂż W ZRUN ing  toward  the  elimination  of  physi- cal,  sexual  and  emotional  violence  against  women  and  their  children  through  direct  service,  education  and  social  change,  is  now  accepting  applications  for  its  annual  volunteer  training,  starting  Wednesday,  Sept.  23.  The  organization  is  seeking  people  who  have  a  desire  to  help  to  make  their  community  a  more  just  and  safe Â
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New Obituary Guidelines The  Independent  will  publish  paid  obitu- aries  and  free  notices  of  passing.  Paid  obituaries  cost  25  cents  per  word  and  will  be  published,  as  submitted,  on  the  date  of  the  family’s  choosing. The  Independent  offers  a  free  notice  of  passing  up  to  100  words,  subject  to  editing  by  our  news  department.  Photos  with  either  paid  obituaries  or  free  notices  cost  $10  per  photo.  Obituaries  may  be  emailed  to  obits@addisonindependent.com,  or  call  802-Â388-Â4944  for  more  information.
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husband,  Edward;͞  son  Gregory;͞  her  parents;͞  a  sister;͞  and  a  brother. Private  family  services  will  be  held  in  Vergennes  and  Ashland,  Ore.  She  will  be  buried  at  the  Veterans  Administration  National  Cemetery  at  Eagle  Point,  Ore.,  alongside  her  beloved  husband.  The  family  wishes  to  thank  the  very  special  team  at  Addison  County  Home  Health  and  Hospice  for  their  compassionate  and  kind  care  of  Mary  and  support  to  the  Brooks  family  in  the  last  months  of  Mary’s  life;͞  and  the  many  family  and  friends  who  gave  generous  care,  support  and  comfort  over  the  last  three  and  half  years. ,Q OLHX RI À RZHUV WKRVH ZLVKLQJ WR can  donate  to  Addison  County  Home  Health  and  Hospice  in  Middlebury,  Vt.  Arrangements  are  by  Brown- 0F&OD\ )XQHUDO +RPH ¸
By  the  way (Continued  from  Page  1A) the  Vergennes  Congregational  Church  to  help  provide  winter  fuel  assistance  in  Addison  County.  The  Vergennes  Lions  will  grill  hamburgers,  hot  dogs  and  veggie  burgers.  Donations  welcome,  and  organizers  said  the  donations  are  tax  deductible. Â
Beverley Huestis, 68, native of Middlebury BURLINGTON  —  Beverley  A.  Huestis,  68,  passed  away  peacefully  Thursday,  Sept.  3,  at  Starr  Farms  Nursing  Center  in  Burlington. She  was  born  in  Middlebury  on  July  7,  1947,  a  daughter  of  the  late  Bradley  R.  and  Hazel  G.  (Weller)  Huestis. She  was  previously  employed  at  Domino  Sugar  in  Massachusetts  for  18  years  and  retired  from  Chittenden  Bank/People’s  United  Bank  as  a  bank  specialist. Bev  was  a  cat  lover  and  took  pride  in  going  to  work  every  day.  Her  real  enjoyment  in  life  was  making  jewelry  and  then  gifting  it  to  family  and  friends. She  is  survived  by  her  brother,  Donald  Huestis  and  his  wife Â
and  travel,  joy  of  learning,  ability  to  laugh  at  self  and  life’s  ironies,  and  compassion  for  those  less  fortunate.  Her  family  and  friends  knew  her  as  a  gracious,  kind  and  generous  heart. In  2012,  following  Ed’s  passing  in  Ashland,  Ore.,  Mary  moved  to  live  with  Kathy  and  Steve  in  Vermont,  where  she  spent  her  last  years  enjoying  breakfast  at  the  Bridge  Restaurant,  and  sharing  enjoy- able  times  with  grandchildren  and  great-Âgrandchildren. Mary  is  survived  by  her  children  Kathryn  (Stephen)  Brooks,  Edward  (Dianne),  Susan,  and  Christine  (Rob)  Giallongo;Íž   grandchildren  Joshua,  Jeremy,  Marijean,  Carianne,  Paul,  Pamela,  Adam,  Connor,  Eliza  and  Luca;Íž  eight  great-Âgrandchildren;Íž  and  two  sisters  and  two  brothers.  She  was  preceded  in  death  by  her Â
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ANESU  SUPERINTENDENT  DAVID  ADAMS for  parties  wishing  to  improve  their  labor-Âmanagement  relationship,â€?  said  Arnold.  “It  is  customized  train- ing  designed  to  help  individual  par- ties  in  a  negotiation  to  build  a  more  positive  and  collaborative  relation- ship  by  identifying  mutual  interests  and  areas  of  mutual  concern  and  by  improving  their  communications  skills  and  developing  an  atmosphere  of  mutual  respect.â€?  The  federal  mediator’s  report  states  that  the  RBO  program  “is  only  recommended  by  FMCS  in  cases  where  deep-Ârooted  relationship  con- cerns  exist  that  impact  the  organiza- tion,  union,  community  and/or  ser- vices  provided.â€? DEEP-ÂROOTED  CONCERNS 7KH $1H68 ([HFXWLYH &RPPLWWHH called  in  federal  mediator  Cynthia  Jef- fries  after  a  series  of  events  last  spring  demonstrated  deep  rifts  in  teacher  and  SDUHQW FRQÂżGHQFH LQ $1H68 6XSHULQ- tendent  David  Adams  and  deep  rifts  community-Âwide  over  budget  and  communication  issues. ,Q 0DUFK $1('$ SUHVHQWHG WKH ANeSU  board  and  Adams  with  the  results  of  a  survey  about  the  work- place  climate  within  ANeSU  schools  DQG WKH UHVXOWV RI DQ $1('$ ZLGH QR FRQÂżGHQFH YRWH 7KH $1('$ FRQGXFWHG FRQÂżGHQWLDO VXUYH\ DVNHG for  respondents’  assessment  of  Ad- ams  in  regard  to  Vermont  Agency  of  (GXFDWLRQ FULWHULD IRU OLFHQVHG DG- ministrators.  Survey  results  showed  WKDW DQ RYHUZKHOPLQJ PDMRULW\ RI UHVSRQGHQWV KDG VLJQLÂżFDQW FRQFHUQV about  Adams  in  terms  of  leadership  and  communication,  creating  a  safe  and  effective  learning  environment,  effective  collaboration  and  profes- sionalism.  The  survey  was  conduct- ed  early  in  March. 2Q 0DUFK $1('$ PHPEHUV voted  163  to  1  that  they  had  no  con- ¿GHQFH LQ $GDPVÂś OHDGHUVKLS RI WKH ÂżYH WRZQ VFKRRO V\VWHP At  an  ANeSU  meeting  on  March  24,  a  Starksboro  resident  submitted  a  petition  with  more  than  500  sig-Â
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natures  to  the  ANeSU  board,  which  DVNHG WKH ERDUG WR ÂżUH $GDPV In  response,  Adams  supporters  started  a  social  media  campaign  called  Friends  of  David  Adams  and  the  ANeSU.  Additionally,  last  spring  voters  in  WKH ÂżYH WRZQ DUHD UHMHFWHG VSHQGLQJ initial  proposals  for  Mount  Abraham  8QLRQ +LJK 6FKRRO %ULVWRO (OHPHQ- WDU\ 6FKRRO DQG 5RELQVRQ (OHPHQ- tary  in  Starksboro,  which  some  at- tributed  to  budget  issues  only,  others  WR FRQÂżGHQFH LQ OHDGHUVKLS DQG VWLOO others  to  a  combination  of  both. (GXFDWRU DQG VXSSRUW VWDII FRQ- tract  negotiations,  which  began  in  February,  are  still  under  way.  At  the  last  negotiation  meeting  both  parties  agreed  to  move  to  mediation.  Con- tracts  expired  this  past  June. Jeffries,  the  federal  mediator,  conducted  interviews  and  received  comments  by  phone,  postal  mail  and  email  throughout  the  month  of  June,  listening  to  teachers,  support  staff,  administrators  and  board  members.  Her  recommendations  are  the  result  of  that  listening  and  investigative  process. NEXT  STEPS 7KH $1H68 ([HFXWLYH &RP- mittee  will  discuss  the  mediator’s  recommendations  at  an  upcoming  meeting  (most  likely  on  Sept.  15)  and  then  present  its  recommenda- tions  for  next  steps  to  the  full  ANe- SU  board,  which  is  scheduled  to  meet  Sept.  22. “Participating  in  training  recom- mendations  from  the  mediator  will  be  important,â€?  said  Griswold,  in  her  emailed  statement.  “The  mediator  outlined  the  training  recommenda- tion  options  as  Plan  A)  Participate  LQ WKH 5HODWLRQVKLS E\ 2EMHFWLYH Program  conducted  by  the  Federal  Mediation  and  Conciliation  Service  or  Plan  B)  Other  training  sessions  described  in  the  outline.  Plan  A  is  a  more  intense  training  that  would  KDSSHQ MRLQWO\ ZLWK $1H68 DQG $1('$ PHPEHUV 3ODQ % LV WUDLQ- ing  at  a  slower,  less-Âintense  pace.  2QFH WKH ([HFXWLYH &RPPLWWHH has  a  discussion  about  which  op- tion  they  will  recommend,  we  will  convene  the  full  supervisory  union  board  and  share  the  recommenda- tion  and  ask  for  them  to  support  moving  forward  in  the  process.â€? The  joint  Executive  Committee– ANEDA  statement  and  the  FMCS  mediator’s  recommendations  for  both  ANeSU  and  for  ANEDA  can  be  found  with  this  story  online  at  addi- sonindependent.com.
(Continued  from  Page  1A) “At  Hunger  Free  Vermont,  we  feel  that  meals  should  be  part  of  the  learning  environment,  and  should  come  with  your  education,  along  with  textbooks,  access  to  a  nurse,  access  to  a  counselor  and  access  to  a  school  bus,â€?  said  Faye  Conte,  the  organization’s  director  of  advocacy  and  education. Conte  noted  HFV  is  trying  to  boost  school  food  programs  on  several  fronts. First,  it  is  encouraging  school  of- ¿FLDOV WR DSSO\ IRU IHGHUDO VXEVLGLHV to  stabilize  and  expand  their  meal  programs. For  example,  Conte  stressed  that  if  50  percent  or  more  of  a  school’s  stu- dent  population  is  enrolled  in  its  free/ reduced-Âprice  meal  program,  all  stu- dents  become  eligible  for  free,  daily  after-Âschool  meals  and  snacks,  as  well  as  for  two  meals  a  day  through- out  the  summer. Communities  that  meet  the  50-Âper- cent  threshold  are  assured  of  receiv- ing  the  extra  federal  meal  subsidies  IRU ÂżYH FRQVHFXWLYH \HDUV &RQWH explained.  Summer  meal  sites  were  offered  this  year  in  Bridport,  Bristol,  Middlebury,  Starksboro,  New  Haven  and  Vergennes,  according  to  infor- mation  provided  by  HFV. And  several  Addison  County  com- munities  are  on  the  cusp  of  meeting  the  50-Âpercent  threshold  for  free/ reduced-Âprice  meals,  according  to  Conte.  The  Salisbury  Community  School,  for  example,  is  currently  four  students  shy  of  meeting  the  mark. Local  communities  that  offered  summer  meals  this  year  reported  great  attendance. Kids  consumed  almost  10,000  free  meals  at  a  combined  total  of  six  Ver- gennes  sites  during  an  eight-Âweek  period  this  year.  A  variety  of  Middle- bury  sites  provided  11,079  meals  to  children  ages  18  and  younger. “People  were  lining  up  every  day,â€?  said  Barbara  Saunders,  co-Âdirector  of  the  Mary  Johnson  Children’s  Cen- ter,  which  was  a  lead  coordinator  of  the  program. “It  is  a  program  with  tremendous  SRWHQWLDO WR JURZ LI ZH FDQ ÂżQG PRUH locations  and  funding,â€?  she  added. Middlebury  College  student  vol- unteers  provided  critical  assistance  in  making  sure  summer  meals  reached  many  who  did  not  have  the  ability  to  get  to  a  centrally  located  meal  site.  The  crew  —  which  recent- ly  won  a  $25,000  grant  to  purchase  a  meal  delivery  van  —  handed  out  an  average  of  50  meals  each  day  at  three Â
area  mobile  home  parks,  including  Brookside  and  Lazy  Brook. Dustin  Hunt  is  a  Middlebury  Parks  DQG 5HFUHDWLRQ 'HSDUWPHQW RIÂżFLDO who  helped  with  the  summer  meal  program.  He  said  the  free  meals  ben- HÂżWWHG D ZLGH YDULHW\ RI SHRSOH “The  lower-Âincome  families  didn’t  feel  like  they  were  being  singled  out,â€?  he  said. UNIVERSAL  SCHOOL  MEALS On  another  front,  HVF  is  seeking  WR PDNH 9HUPRQW WKH ÂżUVW VWDWH LQ the  union  to  offer  “universal  school  meals.â€?  This  would  mean  that  all  students  would  get  free  breakfast  and  lunch  at  school  regardless  of  their  household  income.  There  are  cur- rently  two  avenues  through  which  school  districts  can  apply  for  federal  reimbursement  to  provide  universal  school  meals.  That  reimbursement  can  be  based  on  meal  participa- tion  rates  at  the  time  of  enrollment,  or  based  on  the  number  or  students  LQ WKDW VFKRRO UHFHLYLQJ EHQHÂżWV through  other  federal  programs  like  3SquaresVT  or  Reach  up,  according  to  Conte. Forty-Âeight  Vermont  schools  are  now  providing  free  breakfasts  and  lunches  to  a  combined  total  of  12,000  children,  Conte  said. “That  means  that  14  percent  of  all  public  school  students  have  access  to  universal  school  meals,â€?  she  said. Unfortunately,  none  of  those  48  participating  schools  are  in  Addison  County,  Conte  noted. “We  do  think  that  Whiting  and  Sudbury,  Neshobe  (in  Brandon)  and  Benson  are  likely  eligible  to  run  the  program,â€?  she  added. +XQJHU )UHH 9HUPRQW RIÂżFLDOV want  to  see  as  many  schools  as  pos- sible  hop  aboard  the  universal  school Â
meals  bandwagon  before  making  a  statewide  push,  Conte  explained. FEDERAL  HELP And  the  time  is  ripe  for  getting  some  additional  school  meal  help  from  the  feds,  according  to  HFV  leaders. Congress  on  Sept.  17  will  begin  marking  up  the  Federal  Child  Nu- trition  Reauthorization  legislation,  GXH IRU LWV ÂżYH \HDU UHQHZDO &RQWH noted.  That  massive  bill  includes  the  setting  of  school  meal  nutrition  standards  and  reimbursement  rates,  among  many  other  things.  The  re- authorization  of  this  bill  is  an  op- portunity  for  communities  to  lobby  for  higher  nutrition  standards,  the  inclusion  of  more  local  foods  and  larger  subsidies  for  school  meals,  Conte  stressed.  With  that  in  mind,  the  Vermont  Child  Nutrition  Reau- thorization  Coalition  has  drafted  a  SHWLWLRQ FDOOLQJ IRU VSHFLÂżF UHF- ommendations  for  revising  the  fed- eral  bill. Some  of  those  recommendations  include: ‡ /RZHULQJ WKH SHUFHQWDJH RI ORZ income  students  required  to  qualify  for  free  after-Âschool  and  summer  meal  sites  from  50  percent  to  40  per- cent. ‡ 6XSSRUWLQJ WKH )DUP WR 6FKRRO Act  of  2015  to  provide  additional  funding  for  farm-Âto-Âschool  programs  in  Vermont  and  nationwide. ‡ 3URYLGLQJ (%7 IXQGV WR ORZ income  families  during  the  summer  months  when  school  meals  aren’t  available. Conte  is  asking  people  to  visit  hungerfreevt.org/vcnrc  to  view,  and  possibly  sign  onto,  the  petition. Reporter  John  Flowers  is  at  johnf@addisonindependent.com.
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All are invited
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20 2015
COURSE
18-mile & 6-mile timed runs, 2-mile family fun run/walk. All courses are loops on pristine trails through woods, farmland, meadow and river valleys, circumnavigating the town. (18-mile run capped at 100 runners).
LOCATION
Start & end at Wright Park in Middlebury, VT. Post-race celebration with refreshments, prizes & music. All welcome, any ability. All proceeds help to maintain & improve the Trail Around Middlebury (TAM).
Registration begins June 1 at http://www.maltvt.org
community THURSDAY
calendar
Presentation  on  African  American  family  saga  by  author  Jane  Beck  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Sept.  10,  6-Â8  p.m.,  Vermont  Folklife  Center.  Beck  presents  “From  Life  in  West  Africa,  to  Enslavement  in  Virginia,  to  Freedom  in  Vermont:  An  African  American  Saga.â€?  The  multimedia  presentation  is  drawn  from  inter- views  with  Daisy  Turner,  daughter  of  former  slaves  Alec  and  Sally  Turner,  who  settled  in  Grafton  in  the  1880s.  This  event  celebrates  the  publication  of  Beck’s  newest  book,  “Daisy  Turner’s  Kin:  An  African  American  Family  Saga.â€?  Refreshments  and  conver- sation  with  Beck  follow.  “Tango  in  Vermontâ€?  international  tango  festival  kick-Âoff  in  Brandon.  Thursday,  Sept.  10,  7  p.m.,  Brandon  Town  Hall.  Tango  orchestra  Orquesta  Sin  Trabajo  brings  early  20th-Âcentury  Buenos  Aires  tango  music  alive,  while  festival  tango  star  danc- ers  and  teachers  give  impromptu  performances.  Tickets  $15,  available  at  Carr’s  Florist  and  Gifts  or  the  Brandon  Inn,  or  online  at  tangovermont.com.  Festival  runs  Sept.  10-Â13  at  the  Brandon  Inn. Addison  County  Democratic  Committee  meeting  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Sept.  10,  7  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  Plans  for  town  and  county  reorganization  and  next  year’s  elections  will  be  discussed.  All  are  welcome. Â
Sep
11
FRIDAY
&KXUFK UXPPDJH VDOH Ă€ HD PDUNHW LQ Vergennes.  Friday,  Sept.  11,  9  a.m.-Â7  p.m.,  St.  Peter’s  Catholic  Church.  Sale  is  priced  by  the  bag;Íž  shoppers  are  encouraged  to  bring  their  own  bags.  Info:  877-Â2367.  Continues  Saturday. Flea  market  donation  drop-Âoffs  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Sept.  11,  9  a.m.-Ânoon,  Town  Hall  Theater.  The  THT’s  annual  Fabulous  Flea  Market,  set  for  Sept.  19,  is  accepting  donations  of  collectibles,  household  items  in  good  condition,  small  furni- ture,  etc.  No  clothing,  books  or  electronics.  Info:  462-Â2552. Kids’  and  baby  stuff  sale  in  Lincoln.  Friday,  Sept.  11,  11  a.m.-Â4  p.m.,  Lincoln  Library  Community  Room.  Great  deals  on  used  items  for  babies  and  NLGV $OO SURFHHGV EHQHÂż W WKH OLEUDU\ 'RQDWLRQV welcome  at  wendymc@gmavt.net.  Sale  continues  Saturday.  Info:  802-Â948-Â2041. Caregiver  group  meeting  in  Lincoln.  Friday,  Sept.  11,  1  p.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  Support  group  for  anyone  who  is  caring  for  another  person,  long  distance  or  close  by.  Info:  453-Â2665. Photography  exhibit  reception  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Sept.  11,  5-Â7  p.m.,  51  Main.  A  showcase  of  photos  of  Town  Hall  Theater  events,  taken  by  several  local  artists  including  Max  Kraus  and  Trent  Campbell.  Info:  www.go51main.com. Exhibit  opening  reception  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Sept.  11,  5-Â7  p.m.,  Edgewater  Gallery  at  Middlebury  Falls,  1  Mill  St.  Celebrating  the  opening  of  Anna  Dibbles’  exhibit  “Lest  Our  Vine  End  (L.O.V.E.).â€?  Exhibit  runs  through  September.  Info:  802-Â458- 0098  or  www.edgewatergallery-Âvt.com. Exhibit  opening  reception  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Sept.  11,  5-Â7  p.m.,  Edgewater  Gallery  on  the  Green,  6  Merchants  Row.  Celebrating  the  opening  of  “Dennis  Sheehan:  Everyday.â€?  Exhibit  runs  through  September.  Info:  802-Â989-Â7419  or  edgewatergal- lery-Âvt.com. Exhibit  opening  reception  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Sept.  11,  5-Â7  p.m.,  National  Museum  of  the  Morgan  Horse,  34  Main  St.  Celebrating  the  opening  of  “Back  in  the  Saddle:  25  Years  of  Horse  Play,â€?  featur- ing  works  in  various  media  by  Stacey  Stanhope  Dundon.  Info:  802-Â388-Â1639  or  morganmuseum@ gmail.com. Author  appearance  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Sept.  11,  7-Â9  p.m.,  Champlain  Valley  Unitarian  Universalist  Society,  2  Duane  Court.  Stephen  Kiernan  presents  his  new  novel,  “The  Hummingbird.â€?  Round,  line  and  square  dancing  in  Brandon.  Friday,  Sept.  11,  7-Â10  p.m.,  Neshobe  School.  Music  by  local  singers  and  musicians.  Dancers  and  musicians  welcome.  Donation  of  $1.50  per  person  goes  to  the  school.  Dances  continue  on  the  second  Friday  of  each  month  through  May.  Info:  247-Â5544. “An  Evening  with  Loudon  Wainwright  IIIâ€?  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Sept.  11,  8-Â10  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Presented  by  the  After  Dark  Music  Series.  Doors  open  at  7.  Tickets  $35  in  advance,  $40  at  the  door.  Available  at  Main  Street  Stationery  in  Middlebury  or  by  mail.  Info  and  tickets:  www.after- darkmusicseries.com. Â
Sep
12
SATURDAY
%XV WRXU RI Âż YH IRUWV RI WKH /DNH Champlain  Narrows.  Saturday,  Sept.  12,  time  TBA,  meet  at  Chimney  Point  State  Historic  Site,  Addison.  A  guided  bus  and  walking  WRXU RI Âż YH WK DQG WK FHQWXU\ IRUWV DW &KLPQH\ Point,  Crown  Point  and  Mount  Independence.  Lunch  at  Chimney  Point  provided.  Info:  759-Â2412. Kelly  Brush  Century  Ride  at  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  Sept.  12,  rolling  start  from  7:30-Â9:30  a.m.,  Alumni  Field.  Largest  charity  bike  ride  in  Vermont  to  support  the  Kelly  Brush  Foundation.  Choice  of  25-Â,  50-Â,  or  100-Âmile  courses.  BBQ  from  noon-Â5  p.m.  Info:  kellybrushfoundation.org/century-Âride-Â2. Monthly  wildlife  walk  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Sept.  12,  8  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.  Info:  388-Â1007  or  388-Â6019.  &KXUFK UXPPDJH VDOH Ă€ HD PDUNHW LQ 9HUJHQQHV Saturday,  Sept.  12,  9  a.m.-Â2  p.m.,  St.  Peter’s  Catholic  Church.  Sale  is  priced  by  the  bag;Íž  shop- pers  are  encouraged  to  bring  their  own  bags.  Info:  877-Â2367. Flea  market  donation  drop-Âoffs  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Sept.  12,  9  a.m.-Ânoon,  Town  Hall  Theater.  The  THT’s  annual  Fabulous  Flea  Market,  set  for  Sept.  19,  is  accepting  donations  of  collectibles,  household  items  in  good  condition,  small  furni- ture,  etc.  No  clothing,  books  or  electronics.  Info:  462-Â2552. Progressive  Party  town  caucus  in  Ripton.  Saturday,  6HSW D P 5LSWRQ 7RZQ 2IÂż FH Meeting  to  form  a  Progressive  Party  town  caucus.  Info:  www.progressiveparty.org.  Info:  388-Â7820  or  millardcox@gmail.com. Family  story  time  with  Ashley  Wolff  in  Orwell.  Saturday,  Sept.  12,  10-Â11  a.m.,  Orwell  Free  Library.  Children’s  author/illustrator  Ashley  Wolff  reads.  Info:  802-Â948-Â2041. Kids’  and  baby  stuff  sale  in  Lincoln.  Saturday,  Sept.  12,  10  a.m.-Â1  p.m.,  Lincoln  Library  Community  Room.  Great  deals  on  used  items  for  babies  and  kids.  $OO SURFHHGV EHQHÂż W WKH OLEUDU\ 'RQDWLRQV ZHOFRPH at  wendymc@gmavt.net.  Info:  802-Â948-Â2041. Food  for  Fuel  Aid  free  lunch  in  Vergennes.  Saturday,  Sept.  12,  11  a.m.-Â1  p.m.,  Vergennes Â
‘Catching  the  Moment’ TRENT  CAMPBELL’S  IMAGE  from  “Working,â€?  a  past  production  at  the  Town  Hall  Theater  is  among  the  images  showing  at  51  Main  at  a  reception  during  the  Middlebury  Arts  Walk  on  Friday,  Sept.  11,  from  5-Â7  p.m.  The  exhibit,  titled  “Catching  the  Moment,â€?  includes  photos  from  THT  shows  by  local  photographers  Campbell,  Max  Kraus,  Ernie  Longey  and  Cindi  Duff. city  green.  The  Vergennes  Congregational  Church  hosts  this  second  annual  free  lunch  with  hamburg- ers,  hot  dogs  and  veggie  burgers  grilled  by  Lions  Club  members.  Donations  support  winter  fuel  assis- tance  in  Addison  County.  Info:  877-Â2435. Prize  bingo  in  Leicester.  Saturday,  Sept.  12,  1  p.m.,  Senior  Center  at  the  Four  Corners.  Refreshments  available.  Ferrisburgh  Day  and  town  garage  open  house  in  Ferrisburgh.  Saturday,  Sept.  12,  2-Â6  p.m.,  new  town  garage,  Little  Chicago  Road.  Food,  games,  music.  Bring  a  dish  to  share  for  the  potluck  and  a  favorite  pie  for  the  pie  contest.  Info  or  to  help:  877-Â3429. Artist  talk  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Sept.  12,  3-Â5  p.m.,  Edgewater  Gallery  at  the  Falls,  1  Mill  St.  Edgewater’s  September  featured  artist,  Anna  Dibble,  talks  about  her  exhibit  and  how  making  art  is  both  a  search  for  self  and  method  for  losing  one’s  conscious  self.  Info:  802-Â458-Â0098  or  www.edgewa- tergallery-Âvt.com. Roast  pork  supper  in  Vergennes.  Saturday,  Sept.  12,  5-Â6:30  p.m.,  Vergennes  United  Methodist  Church.  Buffet-Âstyle  meal  includes  roast  pork,  PDVKHG SRWDWRHV VWXIÂż QJ YHJHWDEOH DSSOHVDXFH roll,  dessert  and  beverage.  Adults  $9,  children  $5.  Take-Âout  available.  Info:  877-Â2680. Silent  movie  screening  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Sept.  12,  7  p.m.,  Brandon  Town  Hall  and  Community  Center,  Route  7.  “Tarzan  and  the  Golden  Lionâ€?  (1927),  with  live  musical  accompaniment  by  Jeff  Rapsis.  Rip-Âroaring  action  adventure.  With  a  companion  feature:  “The  Devil  Horseâ€?  (1926),  star- ring  Rex  the  Wonder  Horse.  Part  of  the  Brandon  7RZQ +DOOÂśV VXPPHU VLOHQW Âż OP VHULHV )UHH EXW donations  to  the  town  hall  restoration  fund  appreci- ated.  Info:  www.brandontownhall.org.  Contradance  in  Cornwall.  Saturday,  Sept.  12,  7-Â9:30  p.m.,  Cornwall  Town  Hall.  Guillaume  Sparrow-ÂPepin  calls  to  live  music  by  Red  Dog  Riley.  Cost:  $5  per  person.  Info:  462-Â3722. 9  Horses  in  concert  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Sept.  12,  7:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  A  mandolin/violin/bass  trio  playing  a  fusion  of  classical,  jazz  and  Americana  styles.  Tickets  $20.  Reservations  recommended  at  802-Â247-Â4295  or  info@brandon-Âmusic.net.
Sep
13
SUNDAY
Horseshoe  Mania  fundraising  tour- nament  in  Bristol.  Sunday,  Sept.  13,  9:30  a.m.,  Sodbusters  Horseshoe  Club,  56  Airport  Drive.  Fundraiser  for  the  American  Cancer  Society  Relay  for  Life.  Check-Âin  9:30  a.m.,  play  starts  at  10.  Entry  fee  $20/doubles.  Info:  leslye. kenney@cancer.org. “Who’s  Milking  Now?â€?  presentation  in  Ferrisburgh.  Sunday,  Sept.  13,  3  p.m.,  Rokeby  Museum.  Cheryl  Mitchell  of  the  Addison  County  Farmworker  Coalition  talks  about  how  Vermont’s  struggling  dairy  farms  are  helped  by  undocumented  Hispanic  workers  living  in  harsh  conditions  and  isolation.  Entrance  fee  $2  or  free  with  museum  admission.  Info:  802-Â877-Â3406. Chicken  and  biscuit  dinner  in  New  Haven.  Sunday,  Sept.  13,  noon-Â2  p.m.,  New  Haven  Congregational  Church.  Two  sittings:  noon  and  1  p.m.  Cost  $10  adults,  $5  children,  kids  under  6  free.  Walk-Âins  welcome  but  reservations  appreciated:  453-Â2724. Community  chorus  rehearsal  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Sept.  13,  7  p.m.,  Champlain  Valley  8QLWDULDQ 8QLYHUVDOLVW 6RFLHW\ 7KH Âż UVW 6XQGD\ rehearsal  of  the  Middlebury  College  Community  Chorus  as  it  prepares  for  its  Thanksgiving  concert.  The  chorus  meets  Sunday  and  Tuesday  evenings Â
and  is  open  to  all  without  audition.  For  info,  contact  conductor  Jeff  Rehbach  at  989-Â7355.
Sep
14
MONDAY
Creative  writing  workshop  in  Vergennes.  Monday,  Sept.  14,  6-Â8  p.m.,  %L[E\ 0HPRULDO /LEUDU\ 7KH Âż UVW PHHWLQJ in  a  12-Âweek  series  for  intermediate  to  experi- enced  writers  of  longer  works.  Screenwriter  Jay  Dubberly  leads  the  workshop,  which  meets  weekly  on  Mondays  through  Nov.  30.  Pre-Âregistration  is  required.  Info  and  registration:  802-Â877-Â2211,  ext.  208,  or  muir.haman@bixbylibrary.org. Addison  County  Right  to  Life  meeting  in  Vergennes.  Monday,  Sept.  14,  7-Â8  p.m.,  St.  Peter’s  Church.  Light  refreshments.  Visitors  welcome.  Info:  388-Â2898  or  L2Paquette@aol.com.
Sep
15
TUESDAY
Chess  Afternoon  in  Lincoln.  Tuesday,  Sept.  15,  3:15-Â4:30  p.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  The  Chess  Afternoon  is  now  meeting  on  Tuesdays  after  school  through  Nov.  17.  All  ages  and  experience  levels  welcome.  Info:  453-Â2665. Local  architecture  talk  in  Orwell.  Tuesday,  Sept.  15,  6:30-Â8  p.m.,  Orwell  Free  Library.  Middlebury  College  Professor  Emeritus  Glenn  Andres  will  discuss  outstanding  examples  of  Orwell  architecture.  Light  refreshments  served.  Info:  802-Â948-Â2041. Community  chorus  rehearsal  in  Middlebury.  Tuesday,  Sept.  15,  7  p.m.,  Champlain  Valley  8QLWDULDQ 8QLYHUVDOLVW 6RFLHW\ 7KH Âż UVW 7XHVGD\ rehearsal  of  the  Middlebury  College  Community  Chorus  as  it  prepares  for  its  Thanksgiving  concert.  The  chorus  meets  Sunday  and  Tuesday  evenings  and  is  open  to  all  without  audition.  For  info,  contact  conductor  Jeff  Rehbach  at  989-Â7355.
Sep
16
WEDNESDAY
Tai  Chi  for  Arthritis  beginners’  class  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Sept.  16,  9:45- D P (DVW9LHZ 7KH Âż UVW LQ D VHULHV RI tai  chi  classes  for  seniors,  running  Wednesdays  and  Fridays.  Sponsored  by  CVAA.  Register  at  1-Â800- 642-Â5119,  ext.  1019,  or  email  taichi@cvaa.org. Tai  Chi  for  Arthritis  advanced  class  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Sept.  16,  10:45-Â11:45  a.m.,  EastView.  7KH Âż UVW LQ D VHULHV RI ZHHNO\ WDL FKL FODVVHV IRU seniors.  Sponsored  by  CVAA.  Register  at  1-Â800- 642-Â5119,  ext.  1019,  or  email  taichi@cvaa.org. Samuel  de  Champlain  re-Âenactor  in  Lincoln.  Wednesday,  Sept.  16,  6:30  p.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  Don  Thompson  will  portray  the  famous  explorer  in  authentic  period  costume,  with  artifacts  to  illustrate  his  presentation.  Info:  453-Â2665. Book  discussion  in  Lincoln.  Wednesday,  Sept.  16,  7  p.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  This  month’s  title:  “Euphoria,â€?  by  Lily  King.  Info:  453-Â2665. Wednesdays  with  Warren  in  Brandon.  Wednesday,  Sept.  16,  7  p.m.,  The  Book  and  Leaf,  10  Park  St.  This  month  in  “Getting  to  Know  You,â€?  Warren  inter- views  local  dentist  Ben  Lawton.  Door  prizes,  snacks,  refreshments.  Info:  802-Â465-Â8424. Blues  jam  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Sept.  16,  8-Â10  p.m.,  51  Main.  Dennis  Willmott  from  Left  Eye  Jump  will  provide  lead  guitar,  bass  and  drums  if  you  need  backup,  or  take  a  break  and  let  you  play.  Bring  your  instrument  and  get  ready  to  jam.  Info:  www. go51main.com.
community
calendar
Celtic  jam  session  in  East  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Sept.  16,  8-Â10  p.m.,  Waybury  Inn.  All  are  welcome  to  play  traditional  Scottish  and  Irish  tunes  on  acous- tic  instruments.  Indoor  small  pipes  welcome.  Come  swap  tunes  in  a  welcoming  atmosphere  with  musi- cians  from  Middlebury  and  surrounding  areas.  All  welcome  to  play  or  listen. Â
Sep
17
THURSDAY
PMC  Farmers’  Market  in  Middlebury.  Thursday,  Sept.  17,  11  a.m.-Â2  p.m.,  Porter  Medical  Center  cafeteria  patio.  One  in  a  series  of  monthly  markets  at  offering  fresh,  local  produce.  Republican  caucus  in  Leicester.  Thursday,  Sept.  17,  6  p.m.,  Leicester  Senior  Center.  For  the  purpose  of  electing  a  town  committee  to  serve  for  the  following  two  years.  Refreshments  served.  Info:  247-Â3160. Archaeology  presentation  in  Vergennes.  Thursday,  Sept.  17,  6-Â7:30  p.m.,  Bixby  Library.  The  library  celebrates  Vermont  Archaeology  Month  with  an  open  house  and  presentation  titled  “From  the  Cabinet  of  Curiosities  to  the  Modern  Museum:  Collections  Management  and  Repatriation  in  Small  Institutions.â€?  Come  see  the  library’s  archaeological  collections  and  exhibits  in  progress,  with  a  short  talk  by  Katherine  Raynor,  manager  of  the  Museum  Room  inventory  project.  Info:  877-Â2211. Historical  society  meeting  in  Bristol.  Thursday,  Sept.  17,  7  p.m.,  Howden  Hall.  The  Bristol  Historical  Society  welcomes  Jim  Ross,  who  will  talk  about  the  French  and  Indian  War.  Info:  453-Â7709  or  453-Â2888.
Sep
18
FRIDAY
Atlatl-Âmaking  workshop  in  Addison.  Saturday,  Sept.  18,  noon-Â5  p.m.,  Chimney  Point  State  Historic  Site.  Atlatl  experts  Bob  and  Cheryll  Berg  teach  traditional  and  modern  WHFKQLTXHV RI DWODWO DQG GDUW FRQVWUXFWLRQ Ă€ LQW NQDS ping,  hafting  stone  points  and  cordage  making,  plus  how  to  use  your  atlatl.  Pre-Âregistration  required:  759-Â2412.  Economic  inequality  symposium  at  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  Sept.  18,  noon-Â6:30  p.m.,  Robert  A.  Jones  House.  Several  leading  academic  experts  will  discuss  the  historical  context  for  the  inequality  that  is  evident  today  in  the  United  States,  and  how  changes  in  American  politics  are  widening  the  gap  between  the  haves  and  the  have-Ânots.  Schedule  at  http://bit.ly/1ilJCaE.
Sep
19
SATURDAY
Fabulous  Flea  Market  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Sept.  19,  9  a.m.-Â2  p.m.,  7RZQ +DOO 7KHDWHU $QQXDO Ă€ HD PDUNHW and  antiques  sale  with  over  25  vendors  offer- ing  antiques,  ephemera,  jewelry  and  collectibles.  Donations  welcome  at  802-Â388-Â1436. Youth  hockey  sign-Âups  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Sept.  19,  9  a.m.-Ânoon,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Sign- ups  for  Middlebury  Amateur  Hockey  Association.  See  a  list  of  all  programs  at  www.middleburyhockey. org.  Sign-Âups  also  on  Sept.  23. Fall  Rummage  and  Food  Sale  in  Shoreham.  Saturday,  Sept.  19,  9  a.m.-Â2  p.m.,  Shoreham  Congregational  Church,  28  School  Road.  Great  bargains  and  clothing  and  more,  as  well  as  fabulous  food  items.  Bag  sale  starts  at  noon.  Donations  of  good,  clean  clothes  and  other  items  (except  elec- tronics  and  sporting  goods)  accepted  on  Sept.  17  and  18  from  1-Â3  p.m.  Info:  897-Â8591. Ray  Davison  memorial  motorcycle  ride  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Sept.  19,  9:30  a.m.-Â3  p.m.,  meet  at  Middlebury  Fire  Station.  Ray’s  Ride  2015.  Registration  9:30  a.m.,  line-Âup  11  a.m.,  kickstands  up  11:30  a.m.  Two-Âplus  hour  ride  ending  in  a  BBQ  RQ WKH %ULGSRUW WRZQ JUHHQ 3URFHHGV EHQHÂż W WKH $GGLVRQ &RXQW\ )LUHÂż JKWHU $VVRFLDWLRQ 6FKRODUVKLS Fund.  Rain  or  shine.  Cost  $25  per  bike,  including  passenger.  RSVP  to  redknightsvt4@hotmail.com. “Woofstock:  Walk  for  the  Animalsâ€?  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Sept.  19,  9:30  a.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Annual  2-Âmile  fundraising  walk  (with  or  without  your  dog)  for  Homeward  Bound,  Addison  County’s  Humane  Society.  Registration  9:30  a.m.,  walk  at  10:30  a.m.  Registration  $25  adults,  $12  youth  6-Â17,  free  for  adults  over  65  and  children  XQGHU ,QIR DQG UHJLVWUDWLRQ ZZZ Âż UVWJLYLQJ FRP homewardboundanimals/2015-Âwoofstock.  Talk  on  antique  horn  buttons  in  East  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Sept.  19,  1  p.m.,  East  Middlebury  Community  House,  431  East  Main  St.  Susan  Peden  will  speak.  Coffee  and  tea  offered.  This  talk  is  part  of  a  10  a.m.-Â3  p.m.  meeting  of  the  Verd  Mont  Button  Club.  Info:  802-Â897-Â2001. Northeastern  Open  Atlatl  Championship  in  Addison.  Saturday,  Sept.  19,  10:30  a.m.-Â4:30  p.m.,  Chimney  Point  State  Historic  Site.  The  20th  year  of  this  event.  Atlatl  (spear-Âthrower)  competitions,  SOXV GHPRQVWUDWLRQV DQG ZRUNVKRSV RQ Ă€ LQW NQDS ping,  Woodland  pottery  and  other  crafts  and  skills.  Participate  or  just  watch.  759-Â2412. Alpaca  farm  open  house  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Sept.  19,  11  a.m.-Â4  p.m.,  Maple  View  Farm  Alpacas.  Learn  about  alpacas,  raised  for  breeding  as  well  DV WKHLU OX[XULRXV Âż EHU 9LHZ WKH Âż EHU PLOO DQG VHH demonstrations.  Info:  mvfalpacas@gmail.com.  Continues  Sunday. Harvest  festival  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Sept.  19,  noon-Â3  p.m.,  in  front  of  the  Middlebury  Natural  Foods  Co-Âop.  Seventh  annual  event,  featuring  live  music;Íž  local  food  producers;Íž  sample  of  local  foods,  beer  and  wine;Íž  and  crafts  and  games  for  kids.  “Boyhoodâ€?  on  screen  at  Middlebury  College. Saturday,  Sept.  19,  3  and  8  p.m.,  Dana  Auditorium.  Filmed  over  12  years  with  the  same  cast,  this  Richard  Linklater  coming-Âof-Âage  story  is  seen  through  the  eyes  of  Mason,  a  child  who  literally  grows  up  before  our  eyes.  Free.  Info:  www.middle- bury.edu/arts  or  802-Â443-Â3168. Rupert  Wates  in  concert  in  Brandon.  Saturday,  Sept.  19,  7:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Music.  This  London- born  singer-Âsongwriter,  winner  of  more  than  30  songwriting  awards,  plays  an  eclectic  mix  of  DFRXVWLF PHORGLF DUW IRON PXVLF ZLWK Ă€ DYRUV RI MD]] and  vaudeville.  Tickets  $20.  Reservations  recom- mended  at  802-Â247-Â4295  or  info@brandon-Âmusic. net. “A  Fleeting  Animal:  An  Opera  from  Judevineâ€?  in  Vergennes.  Saturday,  Sept.  19,  7:30  p.m.,  Vergennes  Opera  House.  A  collaboration  between  Vermont  poet/playwright  David  Budbill  and  %URRNÂż HOG FRPSRVHU (ULN 1LHOVHQ WHOOV WKH WUDJLF love  story  of  a  recently  returned  veteran  and  a  strug- gling  and  misunderstood  single  mother  in  a  small  Northeast  Kingdom  town.  Talk-Âback  session  after  the  show  with  Budbill,  Nielsen  and  veterans  from  WKH FRPPXQLW\ ,QIR ZZZ DĂ€ HHWLQJDQLPDO FRP They  Might  Be  Gypsies  in  concert  in  Lincoln. Saturday,  Sept.  19,  7:30  p.m.,  Burnham  Hall.  The  2015-Â2016  Burnham  Music  Series  kicks  off  its  PRQWKO\ FRQFHUWV ZLWK WKH J\SV\ MD]] RI 7KH\ 0LJKW Be  Gypsies.  Doors  open  at  7  p.m.,  concert  at  7:30. Â
Admission  $8  adults,  free  for  kids  and  teens.  See  the  Burnham  Music  Series  Facebook  page  for  full  schedule.  Info:  388-Â6863. Vermont  Virtuosi  in  concert  at  Middlebury  College.  Saturday,  Sept.  19,  8  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  Artistic  Director  Laurel  Ann  Maurer  and  0LGGOHEXU\ &ROOHJH DIÂż OLDWH DUWLVW $QQH -DQVRQ DUH MRLQHG E\ VL[ RWKHU Ă€ XWLVW WR SHUIRUP PXVLF E\ %DFK Gluck  and  others,  as  well  as  by  Vermont  compos- ers  David  Gunn  and  Derrick  Jordon.  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  802-Â443-Â3168.
Sep
20
SUNDAY
TAM  Trek  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Sept.  20,  8  and  10  a.m.,  Wright  Park.  The  Middlebury  Area  Land  Trust’s  12  annual  fundraiser  on  the  Trail  Around  Middlebury,  featur- ing  an  8  a.m.  18-Âmile  timed  loop,  a  10  a.m.  6-Âmile  timed  loop,  and  a  10  a.m.  2-Âmile  family  walk/run.  Info  and  registration:  www.maltvt.org  or  388-Â1007. Buck  Mountain  hawk  watch  in  Addison  County. Sunday,  Sept.  20,  10:30  a.m.,  meet  at  the  Vergennes  Park  &  Ride,  junction  of  Routes  22A  and  7.  Carpool  to  and  hike  up  Buck  Mountain  with  Otter  Creek  Audubon  and  Green  Mountain  Audubon,  led  by  Ron  Payne,  Warren  King  and  Bruce  MacPherson.  Info  and  weather  check:  388-Â4082. Alpaca  farm  open  house  in  Brandon.  Sunday,  Sept.  20,  11  a.m.-Â4  p.m.,  Maple  View  Farm  Alpacas.  Learn  about  alpacas,  raised  for  breeding  as  well  DV WKHLU OX[XULRXV Âż EHU 9LHZ WKH Âż EHU PLOO DQG VHH demonstrations.  Info:  mvfalpacas@gmail.com. Shoreham  Apple  Fest.  Sunday,  Sept.  20,  noon-Â4  S P 6KRUHKDP WRZQ JUHHQ DQG JD]HER 6HYHQWK annual  event,  featuring  delicious  food,  live  music,  an  apple  pie  contest,  a  farmers’  market,  children’s  activities  and  a  Kiss  the  Pig  contest.  Free  admis- sion.  Info:  897-Â2747  or  897-Â7031. “Vermont  and  the  Civil  Warâ€?  presentation  in  Bridport.  Sunday,  Sept.  20,  2  p.m.,  Bridport  *UDQJH +DOO +RZDUG &RIÂż Q ZLOO VSHDN RQ WKH ZDU and  its  effect  on  Vermonters.  Free.  Handicap- accessible.  Info:  802-Â758-Â2218. Pittsford  Ridge  hike  in  Hubbardton.  Sunday,  Sept.  S P +XEEDUGWRQ %DWWOHÂż HOG 6WDWH +LVWRULF Site.  Site  interpreter  Carl  Fuller  leads  a  hike  up  part  of  the  July  7,  1777,  American  evacuation  route  up  to  Pittsford  Ridge  after  the  Battle  of  Hubbardton.  Wear  sturdy  shoes  and  bring  water.  Info:  802-Â759-Â2412.  $IÂż OLDWH DUWLVWV FROODERUDWLYH FRQFHUW DW Middlebury  College.  Sunday,  Sept.  20,  3  p.m.,  0DKDQH\ &HQWHU IRU WKH $UWV $IÂż OLDWH DUWLVWV RI WKH Middlebury  College  Department  of  Music  present  an  eclectic  concert,  playing  some  of  their  favorite  music,  from  classical  to  bluegrass.  Free.  Info:  www. middlebury.edu/arts  or  802-Â443-Â3168. Pianist/writer  Jessica  Roemischer  performance  in  Middlebury.  Sunday,  Sept.  20,  4  p.m.,  Town  Hall  Theater.  Roemischer  brings  the  audience  a  sense  of  joy  and  possibility  in  this  performance,  which  includes  readings  from  her  poetic  writings  and  new  book,  as  well  as  music.  Tickets  $10,  $5  students,  DYDLODEOH DW WKH 7+7 ER[ RIÂż FH RU ZZZ townhalltheater.org.  Opening  remarks  on  new  museum  exhibitions  at  Middlebury  College.  Sunday,  Sept.  20,  5  p.m.,  Middlebury  College  Museum  of  Art  and  Lower  Lobby.  Remarks  on  the  museum’s  fall  exhib- its,  “The  Art  of  Storytelling:  Five  Tales  from  Asia,  Then  and  Now,â€?  and  “Naked  Truth:  The  Body  in  Early  20th  Century  German  and  Austrian  Art.â€?  Reception  to  follow.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  802-Â443-Â3168. Community  chorus  rehearsal  at  Middlebury  College.  Sunday,  Sept.  20,  7  p.m.,  Mead  Chapel.  The  Middlebury  College  Community  Chorus  prepares  for  its  Thanksgiving  concert.  The  chorus  meets  Sunday  and  Tuesday  evenings  and  is  open  to  all  without  audition.  For  info,  contact  conductor  Jeff  Rehbach  at  989-Â7355.
Sep
21
MONDAY
Tai  Chi  for  Arthritis  beginners’  class  in  Bristol.  Monday,  Sept.  21,  1-Â2  p.m.,  %ULVWRO 5HF 'HSDUWPHQW 7KH Âż UVW LQ D VHULHV of  tai  chi  classes  for  seniors,  running  Mondays  and  Wednesdays.  Sponsored  by  CVAA.  Register  at  1-Â800-Â642-Â5119,  ext.  1019,  or  email  taichi@cvaa. org.
“Interpreting  the  Mahabharataâ€?  discussion  at  Middlebury  College.  Monday,  Sept.  21,  4:30  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  Professor  of  History  of  Art  and  Architecture  Cynthia  Packert  moderates  a  discussion  about  textual  and  visual  interpretations  of  one  of  India’s  most  ancient  texts,  with  Middlebury  College  President  Laurie  Patton,  a  scholar  of  Indian  religion,  and  comic  book  artist  Abhishek  Singh.  Reception  to  follow.  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury. edu/arts  or  802-Â443-Â3168. Community  forum  in  Bristol.  Monday,  Sept.  21,  7  p.m.,  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School  cafeteria.  Residents,  teachers,  students  and  other  community  members  are  invited  to  an  open  forum  to  discuss  the  future  of  the  Addison  Northeast  Supervisory  Union’s  public  schools.  Democratic  caucus  in  Leicester.  Monday,  Sept.  21,  7:30  p.m.,  803  Fern  Lake  Road. Â
Sep
22
TUESDAY
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Green  Mountain  Club  dawn  photogra- phy  walk  in  Addison  County.  Thursday,  Sept.  22,  6  a.m.,  location  TBD.  The  GMC  Bread  Loaf  Section  will  hold  an  hour-Âlong  explo- ration  of  the  Vermont  landscape  in  early  morning  light,  followed  by  coffee  at  Rosie’s  Restaurant  in  Middlebury.  Contact  leader  Beth  Eliason  for  meeting  place:  802-Â989-Â3909.  More:  www. gmcbreadloaf.org. Community  chorus  rehearsal  at  Middlebury  College.  Tuesday,  Sept.  22,  7  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  The  Middlebury  College  Community  Chorus  prepares  for  its  Thanksgiving  concert.  The  chorus  meets  Sunday  and  Tuesday  evenings  and  is  open  to  all  without  audition.  For  info,  contact  conductor  Jeff  Rehbach  at  989-Â7355.
Sep
23
WEDNESDAY
Warren  Kimble  gallery  talk  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Sept.  23,  noon,  Henry  Sheldon  Museum.  Vermont  artist  Warren  Kimble  talks  about  the  exhibit  “Warren  Kimble  All-ÂAmerican  Artist:  An  Eclectic  Retrospective.â€?  Free  with  museum  admission.  Info:  802-Â388-Â2117  or  www.henrysheldonmuseum.org.  Homeschool  group  in  Lincoln.  Wednesday,  Sept.  23,  2  p.m.,  Lincoln  Library.  Reading  roundup.  Bring  in  a  favorite  book  and  design  a  cover  for  it,  to  hang  in  the  new  “Homeschool  Cornerâ€?  of  the  bulletin  board  in  the  children’s  room.  Info:  453-Â2665. Youth  hockey  sign-Âups  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Sept.  23,  6-Â8  p.m.,  Memorial  Sports  Center.  Sign- ups  for  Middlebury  Amateur  Hockey  Association.  See  a  list  of  all  programs  at  www.middlebury- hockey.org.  Ladies’  Night  Out  Women’s  Chorus  rehearsal  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Sept.  23,  7-Â8:45  p.m.,  Champlain  Valley  Unitarian  Universalist  Church.  Outreach  rehearsal  for  the  chorus,  open  to  women  ages  15-Â85.  Performances  will  be  in  Rutland,  Weston  and  Middlebury  in  late  November.  Info:  lucytune@sover.net  or  802-Â342-Â8348. StoryMatters  in  Middlebury.  Wednesday,  Sept.  23,  7  p.m.,  Ilsley  Library.  The  local  storytelling  group  gathers  to  tell  “Stories  Related  to  Things.â€?  If  possible,  bring  object  to  show.  Free.  Info:  lar17g@ comcast.net.
Sep
24
THURSDAY
Gallery  talk  at  Middlebury  College.  Thursday,  Sept.  24,  2:30  p.m.,  Middlebury  College  Museum  of  Art.  Pieter  Broucke  and  Jason  Vrooman  present  “The  Divine  Ideal  and  the  Naked  Truth:  Representations  of  the  Body  in  Ancient  Greece/Rome  and  Modern  Austria/ Germany.  The  talk  highlights  art  from  the  museum’s  current  exhibition.  In  conjunction  with  the  2015  Clifford  Symposium,  “The  ‘good’  Body.â€?  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  802-Â443-Â3168. Symposium  keynote  lecture  at  Middlebury  College.  Thursday,  Sept.  24,  4:30  p.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  Barak  adĂŠ  Soleil  kicks  off  the  2015  Clifford  Symposium,  “The  ‘good’  Body.â€?  Reception  follows.  Free.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu/ arts  or  802-Â443-Â3168.
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Woof  and  walk KIDS  AND  DOGS  get  together  at  a  past  “Woofstock:  Walk  for  the  Animals�  in  Middlebury.  The  walk,  an  annual  fundraiser  for  Homeward  Bound,  Addison  County’s  Humane  Society,  is  on  Saturday,  Sept.  19.
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“Building  Vermont’s  Moral  Economyâ€?  event  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Sept.  25,  8-Â9:30  a.m.,  St.  Stephen’s  Episcopal  Church.  One  of  eight  Vermont  Interfaith  Action  discussions  around  the  state  to  speak  out  on  issues  about  how  the  current  economy  is  moving  away  from  the  vision  of  a  just  economy.  Refreshments,  presenta- tion,  activities  and  conversation.  Free.  “Off  the  Wall:  Informal  Discussion  About  Artâ€?  at  Middlebury  College.  Friday,  Sept.  25,  11:30  a.m.,  Mahaney  Center  for  the  Arts.  Art  historian  James  van  Dyke  presents  “The  Resistance  of  Otto  Dix’s  Silverpoints,â€?  which  consid- ers  the  meaning  of  the  technique  of  silverpoint  drawing  in  Dix’s  scenes  of  sex  and  violence  during  and  after  1933.  Conversation  continues  over  a  light  lunch.  Lunch  provided;Íž  $5  donation  suggested;Íž  free  to  college  ID  cardholders.  Info:  www.middlebury.edu/arts  or  802-Â443-Â3168. Arts  Walk  in  Vergennes.  Friday,  Sept.  25,  5-Â7  p.m.,  down- town  Vergennes.  Summer  event  on  the  fourth  Friday  of  each  month,  with  receptions  and  artwork  displayed  at  participating  businesses  around  town.  Info:  info@creatives- pacegallery.org. Table  of  Grace  free  community  meal  in  Vergennes.  Friday,  Sept.  25,  5:30-Â6:30  p.m.,  Vergennes  Congregational  Church.  Served  monthly,  open  to  all.  September  menu:  FKLFNHQ DQG ELVFXLWV VWXIÂż QJ YHJHWDEOH FUDQEHUU\ VDXFH and  dessert.  Bring  friends. Free  community  concert  in  Vergennes.  Friday,  Sept.  25,  7  p.m.,  Vergennes  Opera  House.  O’hAnleigh  plays  upbeat  and  beautiful  Irish-ÂAmerican  songs  with  unique  vocal  harmonies  and  a  variety  of  instruments.  Coincides  with  the  last  Vergennes  Arts  Walk  of  the  season.  Info:  877-Â6737  or  info@vergennesoperahouse.org. “The  Female  Version  of  the  Odd  Coupleâ€?  on  stage  in  Brandon.  Friday,  Sept.  25,  7:30  p.m.,  Brandon  Town  Hall.  Based  on  Neil  Simon’s  hilarious  comedy,  but  with  Florence  Unger  and  Olive  Madison.  Tickets  $8  adults,  $6  seniors/ students/active  military,  available  at  Carr’s  Florist  &  Gifts  or  at  the  door.  Also  on  Sept.  26  and  27.
LIVE MUSI C Small  Change  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Sept.  11,  6  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern. The  Justin  Perdue  Group  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Sept.  11,  8:30-Â10:30  p.m.,  51  Main. The  Horse  Traders  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Sept.  11,  8:30  p.m.-Âmidnight,  The  Marquis. Cooie  DeFrancesco  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Sept.  12,  6  p.m.,  Two  Brothers  Tavern. The  Band  SuGaR  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Sept.  18,  9-Â11  p.m.,  51  Main. The  Keating  5  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Sept.  19,  8:30-Â10:30  p.m.,  51  Main. Crazy  Hearse  (with  Second  Half)  in  Middlebury.  Friday,  Sept.  25,  10  p.m.-Â1  a.m.,  The  Marquis. The  Bob  MacKenzie  Blues  Band  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Sept.  26,  9-Â11  p.m.,  51  Main. Iron  Eyes  Cody  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Oct.  3,  10  p.m.-Â1  a.m.,  The  Marquis. The  Doughboys  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Oct.  10,  8:30  p.m.-Âmidnight,  The  Marquis. Mango  Jam  in  Middlebury.  Saturday,  Oct.  17,  8:30  p.m.- midnight,  The  Marquis.
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FARMERS’  MARKETS Brandon  Farmers’  Market.  Fridays,  mid-ÂMay  through  mid- October,  9  a.m.-Â2  p.m.,  Brandon  Central  Park.  Fresh  produce,  breads,  jams,  honey,  maple  products  and  crafts.  Info:  802-Â273-Â2655. Middlebury  Farmers’  Market.  Summer  hours:  Wednesdays  and  Saturdays,  9  a.m.-Â12:30  p.m.,  outdoors  at  the  Marble  Works,  May-ÂOctober.  Local  produce,  meats,  fresh  breads,  granola,  prepared  foods,  maple  syrup  and  more.  Info:  www.middleburyfarmersmarket.org  or  on  Facebook. Vergennes  Farmers’  Market.  Thursdays,  3-Â6:30  p.m.,  City  Park.  Rain  or  shine. SPORTS Co-Âed  volleyball  in  Middlebury.  Pick-Âup  games  Monday,  7-Â9  p.m.,  Middlebury  Municipal  Gym.  Jack  Brown,  388-Â2502;Íž  Bruce  at  Middlebury  Recreation  Department,  388-Â8103. GOVERNMENT  &  POLITICS Addison  Peace  Coalition.  Saturday,  10:30-Â11  a.m.  Triangle  Park  in  Middlebury. Citizens  for  Constitutional  Government  in  Bridport.  Thursday,  7-Â9  p.m.  Bridport  Community  School.  Learn  about  the  U.S.  and  Vermont  constitutions  and  how  to  defend  our  rights. Five-ÂTown  Area  Vigil  for  Peace.  Friday,  5-Â5:30  p.m.  Bristol  green.  All  welcome  to  speak  out  for  world  peace. Vermont  Department  of  Motor  Vehicles  Mobile  Service  Van.  Second  and  fourth  Wednesdays,  8:30  a.m.-Â4  p.m.;Íž  Every  Thursday,  8:30  a.m.-Â3:15  p.m.  Addison  County  Courthouse,  in  Middlebury.  The  van  offers  written  exams,  customer  service  and  road  tests.  828-Â2000. BINGO American  Legion  Hall,  Middlebury.  Wednesday.  Doors  open  5:30  S P ZLWK HDUO\ ELUGV -DFNSRW )RRG DYDLODEOH %HQHÂż WV veterans,  scholarships  and  community  programs.  388-Â9311. Brandon  Senior  Center,  Brandon.  First  and  third  Mondays.  6  p.m.  Refreshments  sold.  247-Â3121. Brandon  American  Legion.  Tuesday,  warm-Âups  6:15  p.m.,  regu- lar  games  7  p.m.  Food  available,  complimentary  hot  tea  and  coffee.  Info:  247-Â5709. VFW  Post  7823,  Middlebury.  Monday.  Doors  open  5  p.m.,  quick- ies  6:15  p.m.,  regular  bingo  7  p.m.  388-Â9468. FUNDRAISING  SALES Bixby  Memorial  Library  Book  Sale,  Otter  Creek  Room,  258  Main  St.,  Vergennes.  Starting  April  18,  2015:  Monday-ÂFriday,  2-Â4:30  p.m.  (Thursday,  2-Â6:45  p.m.);Íž  and  Saturday,  10  a.m.-Â2  p.m.  Proceeds  support  library  programs  and  materials. Ilsley  Public  Library  Book  Sale.  First  Saturday,  11  a.m.-Â2:30  p.m.,  Vermont  Room.  Ongoing  sale  in  The  Last  Word  during  library  hours.  Info:  388-Â4095. St.  Peter’s  Closet  in  Vergennes.  Behind  St.  Peter’s.  Open  on  Thursdays  and  Fridays  from  10  a.m.  to  4  p.m. Two  Brothers  Tavern’s  Charitable  Mondays.  First  Monday.  10  percent  of  entire  day’s  proceeds  go  to  designated  charity.
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As  the  summer  stretches  into  in  Montpelier.  the  school  to  the  September,  children  and  teachers  Borrowing  a  desk,  social  fabric  of  are  headed  back  to  school.  Our  chair,  typewriter  the  community. daughter  is  the  third  generation  and  mimeograph  As  much  as  of  teachers  in  our  family.  Many  machine,  he  he  treasured  his  conversations  are  starting  about  began  publishing  teaching  experi- changes  in  the  process  of  consol- a  monthly  bulle- ence,  my  father  idating  schools.  What  that  will  tin  and  started  supported  consol- look  like  a  year  from  now,  we  visiting  school  idation  with  the  do  not  know.  It  will  be  different.  boards  —  even- one  caveat  that  It  will  be  exciting  for  some  and  tually  making  it  the  state  should  challenging  for  others.  We’ve  to  all  251  towns.  patiently  allow  been  moving  in  this  direction  for  State  aid  was  $100  towns  to  consoli- decades  —  out  of  the  days  of  the  per  pupil  and  was  date  voluntarily.  one-Âroom  schoolhouse.  fully  funded.  He  I  fully  support  Castleton  may  be  a  univer- was  especially  the  urban  concept  sity  today,  but  in  1940  this  state  proud  of  the  work  of  consolida- normal  school  graduated  a  class  he  did  with  the  tion  for  the  of  40  teachers.  The  State  Board  secretary  of  the  benefits  to  rural  By Johanna Nichols of  Education  issued  my  father  Vermont  Teachers  schools.  Many  a  professional  probationary  Association  and  middle  and  high  certificate  to  teach  in  the  public  the  assistant  attorney  general  school  students  already  attend  elementary  schools. to  update  the  Title  16  Vermont  union  schools  with  friends  In  his  memoir,  he  describes  statutes  related  to  education  that  from  their  elementary  schools.  his  year  in  a  one-Âroom  rural  then  passed  the  Legislature. Communities  feel  a  strong  school  in  West  Addison  with  When  my  father  died,  Bill  attachment  to  small  schools  11  students  covering  all  eight  Mathis,  then  superintendent  of  where  their  young  children  grades.  He  paid  $1  a  day  to  live  Rutland  Northeast  Supervisory  have  attended  for  generations.  I  five  days  a  week  at  a  farm  owned  Union,  wrote  in  the  Rutland  recognize  the  significance  of  this  by  one  of  the  school  board  Herald,  “He  left  his  mark  on  change  in  the  lives  of  families  members.  Besides  teaching  all  every  educational  issue  and  law  and  rural  communities.  Place  subjects  to  all  grades,  he  tended  for  more  than  two  decades.  ‌  is  a  deeply  held  value  in  rural  the  fire,  limed  If  the  measure  of  Vermont.  Children  especially  the  outhouse,  education  is  lifting  are  adaptable  and  communities  s much broke  ice  for  our  civilization  will  adapt  to  this  change  in  their  as he water,  prepared  to  a  higher  level  identity.  and  served  treasured so  that  the  next  On  a  sunny  late  afternoon  in  what  little  generation  can  May  when  Middlebury  hosted  there  might  be  his teaching rise  even  higher,  the  All  State  Music  Festival,  for  lunch,  and  experience, my then  Charlie  was  I  was  in  the  crowd  that  lined  tended  to  play  the  consummate  both  sides  of  the  street  waiting  time.  All  of  father supported educator.â€?   for  the  marching  bands  to  come  that  for  $21  per  consolidation I  met  some- over  the  Cross  Street  Bridge.  week  with  no  one  recently  who  High  school,  middle  school,  and  with the one fringe  benefits.  grew  up  in  West  elementary  school  students  in  My  father  caveat that the Addison,  and  I  their  bright  uniforms  played  and  married  and  state should mentioned  that  marched  in  step.  My  heart  leapt  served  in  the  my  father  taught  when  I  saw  the  Proctor  High  610th  Army  patiently allow in  a  one-Âroom  School  marching  band  in  their  Air  Forces  towns to consolischool  there.  maroon  and  white  colors!  My  Base  Unit  “Which  one?â€?  school! during  World  date voluntarily. he  asked  me.  In  When  this  small  school  War  II.  There  1944,  there  were  consolidates,  what  will  happen  were  no  teaching  positions  avail- three  one-Âroom  schoolhouses  in  to  their  colors?  What  will  their  able  when  he  was  discharged  in  West  Addison.  As  of  2014,  the  new  name  reflect?  These  details  December  1945,  so  he  moved  on  Elmore  School  was  the  last  one  matter.  Knowing  this  is  best  for  and  never  returned  to  teaching.  in  Vermont.  the  education  of  our  children  is  a  Instead,  he  served  on  the  school  My  father  treasured  that  year  in  sure  thing  —  it  will  take  time  to  board  in  Proctor,  where  he  a  one-Âroom  schoolhouse.  “I  feel  stretch  the  heartstrings. handed  his  daughter  her  diploma  I  gave  those  children  a  year  of  Johanna  Nichols  is  retired  in  a  class  of  22  graduates.  education.â€?  Small  schools  have  from  the  ministry.  She  enjoys  In  1961,  he  became  execu- the  advantage  of  human  scale  writing  and  invites  read- tive  secretary  of  the  newly  —  the  communication,  relation- ers  to  visit  her  blog:  www. formed  Vermont  School  Board  ships  and  community  involve- riversidemusings.wordpress. 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FOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD AVERI SALLEY, shown with Kettletop Dundee Danielle, proudly displays the “Senior Champion Ribbon” she won while showing Danielle in a 4-H competition at the Vermont State Fair in Rutland this past Saturday. Salley won eight ribbons in one day plus two trophies and a director’s chair. The Ferrisburgh teen was judged Senior Champion and Senior Grand Champion showing Danielle, Senior Champion and Senior Reserve Champion showing Holly, First in Conformation with both Danielle and Holly, Second in Conformation with a cow named Salley and Third in Show- manship. The cows come from Kettle Top Farm in Weybridge, where Salley helps care for them.
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VELCO  (Continued  from  Page  1A) dison  County  with  two  sets  of  high  voltage  transmission  lines,  a  smaller  115  kV  line  that  is  more  the  size  of  ordinary  power  lines  and  a  345  kV  line  set  on  70-Âto-Â100-Âfoot-Âtall  poles  that  are  taller  than  most  trees,  barns  and  other  structures  as  far  as  the  eye  can  see. “It  sounds  like  this  project  is  cer- WDLQO\ SURÂżWDEOH IRU $QEDULF DQG LWV investor  National  Grid  and  has  the  potential  to  be  a  good  thing  for  the  New  England  environment  in  gen- eral,  but  the  question  is,  ‘Is  it  a  win  for  the  town  of  New  Haven?’â€?  said  New  Haven  resident  Mark  Pedersen.  Pedersen,  an  electrical  engineer,  has  begun  using  his  professional  training  to  further  investigate  the  project  and  its  potential  impacts  locally. POWER  LINE  UPGRADE? When  asked,  neither  VELCO  nor  $QEDULF 7UDQVPLVVLRQ FRXOG VD\ GH- ¿QLWLYHO\ ZKDW LPSDFWV WKH SURSRVHG addition  of  400-Â800  MW  of  electric- ity  would  have  on  the  VELCO  trans- mission  grid.  Some  New  Haven  resi- GHQWV DQG RIÂżFLDOV DUH DVNLQJ :RXOG that  increased  load  require  higher- voltage  transmission  lines  and  higher  towers? $QEDULFÂśV RZQ SUHOLPLQDU\ VWXG- ies  lead  them  to  believe  that  plug- ging  their  power  in  at  New  Haven  will  cause  no  appreciable  changes.  In  fact,  an  earlier  iteration  of  the  project  called  the  Grand  Isle  Intertie  designed  to  plug  into  the  New  Eng- land  grid  at  the  Essex  substation  was  scrapped  in  favor  of  the  Vermont  Green  Line  ending  in  New  Haven  because  the  transmission  lines  north  RI 1HZ +DYHQ DUH RQO\ N9 7KDW makes  New  Haven  the  northernmost  terminus  of  the  New  England  ener- gy  superhighway  west  of  the  Green  Mountains.  In  the  northeast  corner  of  the  state  a  450  kV  line  runs  south  from  the  Canadian  border.  VELCO  says  the  average  height  of  the  towers  carrying  those  transmission  lines  is  100  feet. 7KH RQO\ RUJDQL]DWLRQ WKDW FRXOG DQVZHU 1HZ +DYHQÂśV FRQFHUQV GHÂżQ- itively  is  ISO-ÂNew  England,  a  non- JRYHUQPHQWDO QRQSURÂżW HQWLW\ WKDW regulates  the  six-Âstate  electrical  grid.  ISO-ÂNew  England  coordinates  the  ÀRZ RI HOHFWULFLW\ RYHU WKH UHJLRQÂśV high-Âvoltage  transmission  system,  oversees  wholesale  electricity  mar- kets,  and  does  long-Ârange  planning. “We’re  in  the  midst  of  a  very  long  VWXG\ SURFHVV ZLWK WKH ,62 ´ VDLG $Q- baric  project  manager  Bryan  Sand- erson  when  asked  if  current  power  lines  in  New  Haven  could  handle  the  SRZHU $QEDULF ZRXOG OLNH WR GHOLYHU WKHUH Âł7KH ,62 LV FXUUHQWO\ FRQGXFW- ing  a  series  of  system-Âimpact  studies  designed  to  measure  the  interactions  with  all  the  other  players  on  the  grid,  all  the  generation  units,  etc.  So  it  is  a  very  long  and  detailed  study  process.  We’re  anticipating  that  by  the  end  of  the  year  they’ll  start  to  have  some  re- sults  from  that  process,  but  right  now  we  really  can’t  say.  “What  we  believe  and  what  our Â
A  90-ÂFOOT  transmission  tower  looms  over  a  New  Haven  home  on  Town  Line  Road.  New  Haven  residents  are  concerned  about  how  a  pro- posed  Anbaric  Transmission  converter  station  could  change  the  height  of  the  towers  and/or  the  voltage  traveling  through  the  lines. Independent  photo/Trent  Campbell
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Addison  Independent,  Thursday,  September  10,  2015  —  PAGE  15A
Gardening on the wild side
By  JUDITH  IRVEN I  love  our  pond  bed.  Filled  with  ro- bust  perennials  and  grasses,  many  of  prairie  origin,  it  is  more  reminiscent  of  a  meadow  than  a  garden  bed.  And,  situated  at  the  far  end  of  our  back  garden,  it  creates  the  perfect  transi- tion  to  the  true  meadow,  full  of  the  wild,  dusky-Âpink  Joe  Pye  Weed,  on  the  other  side  of  the  pond.  While  the  pond  bed  looks  like  it  has  been  there  for  ever,  in  reality  it  only  came  into  being  about  12  years  ago,  when  its  creation  involved  re- routing  a  moose,  overcoming  perni- cious  weeds,  building  the  soil  and  choosing  appropriate  plants  that  would  thrive  even  with  neglect. AS  FALL  APPROACHES  the  black  eyed  Susans  provide  plenty  of  color  in  Judith’s  “pond  bed.â€?  And,  in  be- INAUSPICIOUS  BEGINNINGS Early  on  in  my  Vermont  gardening  WZHHQ WKH VHHG KHDGV RI VHYHUDO 7XVVRFN JUDVV SODQWV FUHDWH D GHOLFDWH ODF\ ÂżOP Photo  by  Richard  Conrad life,  I  gave  no  thought  to  doing  any- thing  that  would  obscure  the  view  of  next  logical  step  was  to  develop  an  ies  (Hemerocallis)  in  various  shades  my  delight,  within  a  couple  of  years,  our  little  spring-Âfed  pond  at  the  far  eight-Âfoot  deep  bed  in  front  of  it  to  of  yellow  and  red;Íž  Shasta  Daisies,  as  the  plants  began  to  shade  the  soil,  end  of  the  back  lawn. hide  the  problem  of  the  “hole  in  the  (Leucanthemum  “Beckyâ€?);Íž  Kansas  they  were  more  than  holding  their  We  had  gotten  used  to  the  fact  that,  groundâ€?  during  future  dry  summers. Gayfeather  (Liatris  spicata);Íž  Mead- RZQ DJDLQVW WKH XELTXLWRXV +RUVHWDLO towards  the  end  of  summer,  its  water  CREATING  A  NEW  BED owsweet,  both  the  towering  “Queen  DQG WKH UXQQLQJ SRQG JUDVVHV +RUVH- level  might  drop  by  a  foot  or  so  (be- I  knew  from  the  outset  that  I  would  of  the  Prairieâ€?  (Filipendula  rubra)  as  tail  in  particular  thrives  in  heavy  cause  of  a  corresponding  drop  in  the  EH ÂżJKWLQJ WKH SHUQLFLRXV +RUVHWDLO well  the  lovely  Dwarf  Meadowsweet  acidic  soil  and  decent  light  condi- water-Âtable  that  feeds  the  numerous  weed  as  well  as  the  sturdy  running  (Filipendula  “Kahomeâ€?)  for  the  tions.  Deprive  it  of  these  things  and,  ground  springs).  Each  October  the  grasses  that  live  around  the  edge  front  of  the  bed;Íž  black  eyed  Susans  given  time,  it  will  essentially  disap- trees  would  absorb  less  water  as  their  RI WKH SRQG +RUVHWDLO LV DQ DQFLHQW (Rudbeckia  “Goldstrumâ€?);Íž  the  very  pear! leaves  dropped,  and  in  the  space  of  a  weed  that  thrives  in  poorly  drained  tall  Autumn  Sun  (Rudbeckia  ³+HUE- The  only  real  maintenance  required  single  week,  the  pond  would  miracu- soil  with  low  oxygen  levels.  It  can  stonneâ€?)  for  the  back  is  to  cut  everything  back  lously  return  to  its  full  height.  be  deterred  (but  not  eliminated)  by  of  the  bed;Íž  plus  several  each  November,  so  that  But  one  summer  the  pond  went  improving  the  drainage  and  fertility  Swamp  Rose  Mallow  we  can  enjoy  the  sight  completely  dry  in  early  August,  and  of  the  soil,  and  aerating  it  to  increase  (Hibiscus  moscheutos).  of  the  pond  throughout  for  two  months  we  stared  at  a  big  the  oxygen  content. the  winter.  And  I  have  Then,  to  integrate  hole  in  the  ground!  So  I  began  to  So  to  create  a  moist  —  but  not  wa- and  soften  the  whole  discovered  that  my  lat- contemplate  the  idea  of  adding  terlogged  —  growing  space,  I  be- picture,  I  incorporated  est  tool,  a  battery  pow- “somethingâ€?  to  hide  this  situa- gan  by  building  up  the  lev- some  clumping  grasses  ered  hedge  trimmer  that  tion  in  case  it  should  recur. el  of  the  soil  to  well  above  ZLWK DLU\ Ă€RZHU KHDGV Dick  gave  me,  is  perfect  Then,  the  following  the  high-Âwater  level  of  including  Tussock  Grass  for  these  fall  clean-Âup  spring,  a  mother  moose  the  pond.  And,  to  hold  (Deschampsia  cespi- chores.  with  two  calves  began  everything  in  place  I  tosa)  and  Switchgrass  Judith  Irven  and  visiting  our  now-Âover- had  a  rough  two-Âfoot  (Panicum  Dick  Conrad  live  in  virgatum  ÀRZLQJ SRQG RQ D UHJ- high  retaining  wall  “Shenandoahâ€?  and  P.  IRVEN Goshen  where  together  ular  basis.  She  would  built  behind  the  fence  “Dallas  Bluesâ€?).  they  nurture  a  large  spend  half  an  hour  cool- along  the  edge  of  the  $QG ÂżQDOO\ IRU VRPH EDFN RI WKH garden.  Judith  is  a  Vermont  Certi- ing  off  in  the  water  and  pond,  as  well  as  an  at- border  heft,  I  used  two  kinds  of  Maid- ¿HG +RUWLFXOWXULVW DQG WHDFKHV 6XV- then  lead  her  offspring  tractive  lower  wall  en  Grass  (Miscanthus  sinensis)  —  tainable  Home  Landscaping  for  the  right  up  the  middle  around  the  front  side  the  tall  M.  “Malepartusâ€?  with  plumy  Vermont  Master  Gardener  program.  of  the  lawn,  past  the  of  the  bed. FRORUHG Ă€RZHUV LQ 6HSWHPEHU DQG You  can  subscribe  to  her  blog  about  house  and  down  the  After  this  I  went  to  October,  and  the  slightly  shorter  M.  her  Vermont  gardening  life  at  www. driveway,  along  the  work  with  my  garden  “Purpurascensâ€?  with  leaves  that  turn  QRUWKFRXQWU\UHĂ€HFWLRQV FRP 'LFN LV On gardens and URDG DQG RYHU WKH ÂżHOG fork,  chasing  down  as  a  lovely  yellow-Âbronze  in  the  fall.  a  landscape  and  garden  photogra- to  a  beaver  swamp  at  gardening in Vermont many  weed  roots  as  I  My  planting  strategy  was  to  popu- pher;Íž  you  can  see  more  of  his  photo- the  bottom  of  the  hill.  FRXOG ÂżQG )LQDOO\ WR late  the  entire  bed  right  away,  using  a  graphs  at  www.northcountryimpres- At  that  time  we  also  lighten  the  soil,  I  dug  closer  then  normal  spacing.  And,  to  sions.  ran  a  busy  B&B,  and  while  some  of  in  copious  amounts  of  compost. our  guests  were  enthralled  to  watch  SURVIVAL  OF  THE  FITTEST the  huge  animal,  others  were  horri- I  selected  tried-Âand-Âtrue  perennials  ¿HG ZKHQ VKH QRQFKDODQWO\ VWUROOHG and  grasses  with  robust  personalities  past  their  cars. that  would  be  able  to  look  after  them- That  did  it!  I  decided  to  install  a  VHOYHV 0RVW KDYH Ă€RXULVKHG XQGHU 40-Âfoot  span  of  split-Ârail  fencing  my  regimen  of  benign  neglect,  al- across  the  southern  edge  of  the  pond.  though  a  few  have  succumbed  to  the  This  had  the  desired  effect:  for  sever- competition  from  their  stronger  com- al  years  mama  moose  returned  with  panions.  As  in  any  wild  community,  new  offspring,  but  now  she  avoided  RQO\ WKH ÂżWWHVW VXUYLYH DQG WKULYH our  garden  and  house,  preferring  to  +HUH LQ RUGHU RI Ă€RZHULQJ LV D take  the  direct  route  out  the  western  partial  list  of  these  tough  survivors:  side  of  the  pond  and  across  the  road  Siberian  Iris  (Iris  sibirica);Íž  Japanese  to  her  beaver  swamp. 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