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May 21, 2011
MIDDLEBURY — The Better Middlebury Partnership has become known, in part, for three major downtown events—The Middlebury Spooktacular, A Very Merry Middlebury and the Vermont Winter Carnival and Chili Contest. Now the Partnership is preparing to introduce the first-ever Midd Summer Festival. The Midd Summer Festival is a celebration of local beer, wine and cheese. The festival committee is seeking participation from all Vermont breweries, vineyards and cheesemakers to provide the festival attendee with a true showcase of the great products produced in this state. Attendees will be able to sample Vermont-made products while listening to music and socializing on a beautiful summer afternoon. Due to current liquor laws, it will actually be the first festival in the state’s history where both beer and wine will be served, which makes it notable. Additionally, beer and cheese vendors will also be able to sell their products. This event will be supporting the Vermont Food Bank, the Addison County Firefighters Association and the Better Middlebury Partnership. The 2011 Midd Summer Festival will be held on Aug. 6, from 3 to 7 p.m., on the Marbleworks lawn. The event, billed as “upscale” by the Partnership, is expected to attract 2,000 residents and visitors to Middlebury. For details, contact Midd Summer Festival committee chairman Bryan Phelps of Noonie Deli for those who would like to become a sponsor.
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Waddell returns to deliver Flood victims commencement address can call 2-1-1 MIDDLEBURY ― Nationally recognized Paralympic skier and social activist Chris Waddell, a member of the Middlebury Class of 1991, will deliver the 2011 Middlebury College commencement address on Sunday, May 22. Waddell is also the founder of the nonprofit organization One Revolution, whose mission is to educate people worldwide about the range of human capability. He will receive a Doctor of Humane Letters degree. Padma Desai, Sen. Patrick Leahy, Dorothy Bigelow Neuberger, Edward M. Rubin and Maxine Atkins Smith will receive honorary degrees as well. “Chris Waddell has lived his life in an inspiring and thoughtprovoking way,” said Middlebury College President Ron Liebowitz. “He has demonstrated that practically anything is possible as long as one remains determined and open-minded. It is an honor to have him speak at commencement and we are proud that he is a Middlebury alumnus.” Waddell was a promising young skier at Middlebury in 1988 when a skiing accident left him paralyzed from the waist down. A year later, he was back on the slopes, and two years later was a member of the United States Disabled Ski Team.
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newmarketpress@denpubs.com ADDISON — Homeowners and renters in Vermont who suffered damage or losses in floods over the past few weeks should call 2-11 to report that damage. The 2-1-1 call will record all damage information and pass along to Vermont Emergency Management to assist in its efforts to receive a federal disaster declaration and financial help for homeowners. VEM is currently working to estimate private property damage around Vermont to determine if the state may qualify for an Individual Assistance disaster declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The 2-1-1 call See FLOOD VICTIMS, page 11
Chris Waddell at the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro. In the fall of 2009, Waddell became the first paraplegic to summit this mountain unassisted. Photo provided
Waddell is the most decorated male skier in Paralympic history, having won 12 medals over four games and spending a total of 11 years on the U.S. Disabled Ski Team. He is one of a select few who has medaled in both summer and winter games. In the fall of 2009, he became the first paraplegic to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro unassisted, and in 2010 he was inducted into both the Paralympic Hall of Fame and the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame.
In addition to his work with the International Paralympic Committee, Waddell has found success as a motivational speaker. He speaks about the resilience of the human condition, with topics ranging from leadership to adversity to quality of life. He has inspired children and adults alike with his overall message that “It’s not what happens to you; it’s what you do with what happens to you.” See COMMENCEMENT, page 13
Hockey player sues college By Joe Milliken
newmarketpress@denpubs.com MIDDLEBURY — James “Jak” Knelman, a junior winger on the Middlebury College hockey team for two seasons, is suing the college and its hockey coach, Bill Beaney, after being dismissed from the team in January of this year. The lawsuit is seeking damages of $75,000 and alleges that Knelman was wrongly dismissed from the hockey team after leaving an alumni banquet shortly before the event had ended. Knelman claims, however, that he left early to spend time with his father, who was visiting for the weekend. See HOCKEY PLAYER, page 11
More funds for Jerusalem Schoolhouse project By Alice Dubenetsky
newmarketpress@denpubs.com SOUTH STARKSBORO — The Friends of the Jerusalem Schoolhouse received a big boost to their fundraising efforts last week with a joint gift of $1,500 from the Co-operative Insurance Companies, the Laberge Insurance Agency of Middlebury, the Gaines Insurance Agency of Vergennes and Joseph Devall, former CEO and current member of the board of directors of Co-operative Insurance. The gift was awarded as part of the Coops Community Grants program and will
be used to fund the Jerusalem Schoolhouse’s ongoing restoration project. “We think the friends of the Jerusalem Schoolhouse are showing a great commitment to the community of South Starksboro for their efforts in fund-raising to improve and upgrade the Jerusalem Schoolhouse to become a viable community center,” said Bill Laberge. “We’re proud to support their efforts.” The Co-op’s grant program was established in 2004 to assist with community projects in Vermont and New Hampshire, providing funds for capital campaigns throughout the two states. See SCHOOLHOUSE, page 2
Friends of the Jerusalem Schoolhouse Committee members Greg Orvis and Kathy Bushey accept a $1,500 gift toward their fundraising campaign from Scott Gaines of the Gaines Insurance Companies, Brad Fortier, of the Co-operative I nsurance C ompanies, B ill L aberge o f L aberge I nsurance Agency and Joe Duvall, former CEO of Co-operative Insurance Companies. Photo by Alice Dubenetsky
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