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Sunday, July 6, 2014Kat Wright & the Indomitable

Soul Band 7pmSmoky soul and R&B vocals backed by a dance-fueled

horn band

Monday, July 7, 2014Brown Bag: Rik Palieri Noon

The Stray Birds 7pmAcoustic trio; “an un-ignorable

force in the folk world”

Ryan McKasson & Friends (with members of Cantrip) 8:30pm

Music in the Celtic tradition

Tuesday, July 8, 2014 Brown Bag: Mister Chris Noon

Anaïs Mitchell 7pm“Most original artist currently

working in the field of new American ‘folk’ music”

Peter Karp & Sue Foley 8:30pmTalented blues and roots artists

Wednesday, July 9, 2014 Brown Bag: No Strings

Marionette Company Noon

Brother Sun 7pm “An explosion of musical diversity and harmony, in the finest of male

singing traditions”

Matuto 8:30pmA rockin’ combination of funky

Brazilian forro and American bluegrass music

Thursday, July 10, 2014Brown Bag: PaDulabaum (Rebecca

Padula & Gary Dulabaum) Noon

Harpeth Rising 7pm High-energy trio; Americana, blues,

bluegrass and all things acoustic

Le Vent du Nord 8:30pmQuebec’s top traditional music band

Friday, July 11, 2014 Brown Bag:

Magician Tom Verner Noon

Vorcza 7pm“Rising stars of a new jazz

generation”

Josh Panda & the Hot Damned 8:30 pm

Soulful roots-rocker running the gamut from country and Cajun to

gospel and rock

Saturday, July 12, 2014Vermont Jazz Ensemble/

Street Dance 7pm Come early for dance lessons

with Jim Condon!

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year’s performers

See our selection of outstanding raffle items and find

out how you can volunteer!

A free family-friendly event supported by community donations

36th Annual Middlebury Summer FESTIVAL ON-THE-GREEN

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General InformationMission Statement

The Middlebury Parks & Recreation Department (MPR) shall provide lands, facilities, and services for community members of all ages and all income levels. It shall provide programs for both sport and leisure. The department shall serve as instructor, facilitator, and partner in efforts to promote and improve quality of life for participants. MPR will work with an involved public and business community to provide a healthy and aesthetically pleasing environment with opportunities for cultural growth.

The department should be flexible enough to meet the changing needs and tastes of the community, while finding creative ways to deliver recreation programs and facilities that are affordable to the residents of Middlebury.

Contact UsMiddlebury Parks & Recreation Department Offices

Office Hours:Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Closed Saturday and Sunday and Holidays

Mailing and Physical Address:94 Main Street

Middlebury, VT 05753

Other Contact Info:Phone: (802) 388-8100 x205 or x216

Fax: (802) 388-4364Online Reg: www.middleburyparksandrec.orgFB@ Town of Middlebury Parks & Recreation

Middlebury Parks &Recreation Committee

Colby Benjamin – ACT Teen Center Rep.Sabrina Butterfield - ID-4 Rep.

Greg Boglioli – ChairTricia Allen – Ilsley Library Rep.

Brian Carpenter – Selectboard Rep. & ChairBill Ford - Member At-Large

Jim McDaniel - Member At-LargeCarl Robinson - MALT Rep.

Staff of Middlebury Parks and Recreation DepartmentTerri Arnold, Director(802) 388-8100 x205

[email protected]

Dustin Hunt, Program Coordinator(802) 388-8100 x 216

[email protected] Pouliot, Grounds & Facilities Supervisor

(802) 771-7251 cell phone

ADVERTISINGThe Addison Independent prints and distributes this publication four times per year. We welcome your

advertisement for a business, program or event in our publication for a fee; please contact us for more specific information. Christy Lynn, Advertising Director, (802)388-4944.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICYPrograms may be cancelled in the event of severe weather or power outages. MPR encourages you to do the

following if you have questions:Call: MPR Offices Voice Mail system, 388-8100 x216

Check: Facebook, Town of Middlebury Parks & RecreationCheck: www.middleburyparksandrec.org


REGISTRATION INFO• Advanced registration is required for all programs,

classes or special events, unless otherwise stated under the program information.

• All fees are due at the time of registration, we cannot ‘hold’ a space for anyone without full payment at time of registration.

• There is a $25 service fee on all returned checks and/or declined debit and credit cards.

REFUND POLICY• Full refunds will be given for all classes by MPR.• If you need to cancel your registration before the

second session of the program, we will refund you a pro-rated registration fee, minus 10% processing fee, or issue a credit, good for one calendar year, for the full class fee. After the second session is attended, eligibility for a refund is void.

• Please be aware that refund requests may take up to 30 days to process.

• Every effort is made to ensure that the information in this guide is accurate. We reserve the right to add, withdraw, or revise programs or events as needed. For more updated information, please visit our web site.

ACCESSIBILITYIndividuals with or without disabilities may register

for all programs offered by MPR provided program safety can be met. The Department provides reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. Contact MPR offices in advance of the program start date to discuss accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

RESERVATIONS-Facilities and Sports Fields

Middlebury Parks & Recreation Department requests that all groups planning to use our facilities or fields please notify us in advance by making a reservation. Anyone wishing to make a reservation must complete a facility use application, available in our offices or on-line at the Town web site. Facility Use Request Forms are considered on a first come basis, depending on availability. Rental fees may apply.

For additional information regarding availability, rates, and reservations, contact the MPR offices at (802) 388-8100.

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MayMay 1st- Summer Activity Guide AvailableRegistration Opens for Most ProgramsMay 12th- Gymnastics Registration BeginsMay 14th- Swim Team Informational Night 6-7pm Senior Center

June June 1st- Dog Obedience Session 1 Begins - Municipal GymJune 2nd- Swim Team Preseason begins- Middlebury CollegeJune 3rd and 4th- ACT Clothing Swap- MUHS 11:30am-7pmJune 13th- Zumba Big Friday Night Event 5:30-7:30 Municipal GymJune 14th- Pool open for Public swimming- Middlebury Town PoolJune 16th- Swim Team Regular Season Begins - Midd. Town Pool - Mandatory Swim Team Meeting- 6pm Middlebury Town Pool Zumba Summer Schedule beginsJune 23rd- Camp Kookamunga Week 1 -Bromley Sun Mountain Gymnastics Camp Session 1 Begins - Municipal Gym Tennis Lessons Session 1 Junior Golf Camp Session 1- Ralph Myhre Golf Course ACT Teen Day Camp- Teen Center- Week 1 World of WoolCraft Sheep Camp- Whiting June 29th- K9 Nosework Course- Municipal GymJune 30th Camp Kookamunga Session 2 - Circus Smirkus Swim Lessons Session 1 Begins - Middlebury Town Pool Panther Soccer Camp - Middlebury Recreation Park Tennis Lessons Session 2

July July 4th- Aerial Arts BeginsJuly 6th- Festival on the Green Begins - Middlebury Rec. Park

2014 Summer Program Start DatesJuly 7th Sportacular Week 1 - Vermont Lake Monsters Game Tennis Lessons Session 3 Gymnastic Camp Session 2- Municipal Gym Junior Golf Camp Session 2 - Ralph Myhre Golf Course ACT Teen Day Camp Session 2- Teen Center July 8th- K9 Games Begin- Municipal Gym July 9th- Aikido Introduction Series Begins July 14th- Camp Kookamunga Week 3 - Great Escape Tennis Lessons Session 4- East Middlebury ACT Teen Day Camp Session 3- Teen Center Swim Lessons Session 2- Middlebury Town Pool Junior Golf Camp Session 3- Girls Only Camp July 21st- Camp Kookamunga- Week 4 Echo Center Youth Basketball Camp- Municipal Gym Tennis Lessons Session 5 ACT Teen Day Camp Session 4- Teen CenterJuly 26th- 3 on 3 Basketball TournamentJuly 28th- Camp Kookamunga Week 5- The Fun Spot Gymnastics Camp Week 3- Municipal Gym Swim Lessons- Session 3 Begins- Town Pool Junior Golf Camp Session 4 - Ralph Myhre Golf Course Vermont Voltage Soccer Camp - Middlebury Rec. Fields Tennis Lessons- Session 6 ACT Teen Day Camp Session 5- Teen Center

AugustAugust 3rd- Dog Obedience Session 2 BeginsAugust 4th- Camp Kookamunga Session 6 - Fair and Field Days Tennis Lessons- Session 7August 11th- Vermont Premier Soccer Camp - Midd Rec. Fields Junior Golf Camp- Session 5 -Ralph Myhre Golf CourseAugust 17th- Pool Closes for Season (Tentative)August 18th-22nd- Sportacular Week 2August 21st- Fall Activity Guide Available

SeptemberSeptember 8th- Fall Programs Begin

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Program Registration Form• Please fill out every field of this form.

• Parent must sign bottom of form if participant is under 18 years of age.• You can put multiple children on each form.

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PLEASE PRINT & COMPLETE ENTIRE FORMFamily Last Name: Home Phone:

Parent/Guardian:

Day Phone: Email:

Mailing Address

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RELEASE: I understand that there are risks of physical injury inherent in participating in sports and rec-reational activities. I understand that the Town of Middlebury does not carry health or accident insur-ance for participants of its programs, and strongly advises paticipants to carry adequate coverage for themselves and their family. I am aware of the particular risks involved in the above programs and have considered these risks before registering myself or my child. I hereby release the Town of Middlebury, its employees, and agents from any liability of personal injury, or the loss or damage to personal property which I or my child may experience in connection with activities sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department. I hereby consent to any medical procedures deemed advisable for my child in the event I cannot be reached and my child has sustained an injury. I hereby consent to the use of my or my child’s photo, video, etc. by the department for flyers, presentations, etc. NOTE: All programs are on a first-come, first-served basis. Space may be limited in some programs!

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Vol. 24 No. 49 Middlebury, Vermont Monday, January 28, 2013 36 Pages 75¢

MONDAY EDITION

• The Tiger boys’ basketball

team hosted two games, and

the dance squad hosted a

multi-team competition late

last week. See Sports, Page 18.

MUHS gym

a busy place

• Staffing

changes, new

hours are just

part of the

Bixby’s ef-

fort to better

serve the Ver-

gennes area.

See Page 14.

• Union members, district

board must now ratify the

one-year deal, then work on a

longer contract. See Page 3.

City’s library is

reaching out

ACSU, teachers

agree on contract

• A new documentary film

profiles eight migrant workers

on Vermont dairy farms. See

Page 3.

Movie reveals

worker struggles

Grant to help VUHS work on

new graduation requirements

Career center eyes

2.8% spending hike

By JOHN FLOWERS

MIDDLEURY — Patricia A. Hannaford

Career Center directors are proposing a

2013-2014 budget of $3,515,820, which rep-

resents a 2.8-percent spending increase over

this year. The increase amounts to $95,639.

The budget proposal does not include any

Hand in handBRIDGE SCHOOL STUDENTS and school co-founder and retired teacher Gerry Loney, far right, skate across the school’s ice rink during

skating/hockey lessons last Thursday afternoon. Loney has been flooding the rink beside the Middlebury school for 33 years. Students can

also use the rink during recess.

Independent photo/Trent Campbell

Bixby talks funding to towns

as its endowment dwindlesVt. Gas to move

pipeline back

to VELCO route

(See Monkton, Page 35)

By XIAN CHIANG-WAREN

MONKTON — After weeks of heated

dispute between Vermont Gas Systems and

Monkton town officials over the path of a

proposed natural gas pipeline, the parties

involved may be nearing a compromise —

(See Career Center, Page 35)

(See Bixby funding, Page 30)

By ANDY KIRKALDY

VERGENNES — Facing a fiscal crisis that Bix-

by Free Memorial Library board members believe

could bankrupt the Vergennes fixture in a few

short years, those board members this winter ap-

proached the five communities the library serves

seeking a major boost in the support it receives

within town budgets.

Bixby board members said they understood why

responses from local selectboards were mixed

when the Bixby initially asked for an increase in

support from $13.66 per resident to about $24.

“They’re still remembering when we were at

$7,” said board member Peter Morris of Ferris-

burgh. “The selectboards, understandably, are

trying not to raise their taxes.”

Bixby board chairman Brad Howe of Panton

said the national economy, while improving,

also remains fragile, further complicating town

(See VUHS grant, Page 27)By ANDY KIRKALDY

VERGENNES — Vergennes Union High

School was recently awarded a second grant from

the Nellie Mae Education Foundation to support

the school’s ongoing effort to by 2016 require stu-

dents to demonstrate proficiency in self-designed

portfolios before graduating.

That effort is now entering a crucial phase, as

the school’s ninth-graders prepare to begin work

this spring on portfolios that will track the nine

“Performance Based Graduation Requirements”

(PBGRs) school officials say they will need to

master in order to receive diplomas in 2016 (see

related story).

School officials said current ninth-graders will

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INDEPENDENTVol. 67 No. 5 Middlebury, Vermont Thursday, January 31, 2013 44 Pages 75¢

A group of artists will display and perform works at a Bristol gallery next week. See Page 13A.

The Commodore and Tiger boys each won comfortably on Tuesday and will meet on Friday. See 1B.

The Middlebury town manager helped craft a town budget that will be put to voters. See Page 3A.

Bythe

way

AddisonCounty

IndexObituaries ................................ 6AClassifieds ....................... 8B-11BService Directory ............ 9B-10BEntertainment ........................ 13ACommunity Calendar ...... 8A-10ASports ................................ 1B-4B

(See By the way, Page 16A)

JONATHAN REICHERT POSES with some of the materials from his father Rabbi Victor Reichert’s rare collection of Robert Frost materials that were donated to the University of Buffalo archives. The collection offers insights into Frost’s previously unknown spiritual beliefs.

Photo by Douglas Levere/Poetry Collection of the University Library, University of Buffalo

Robert Frost letters unveiledArchive shows his thoughts on religion

THE OWNERS OF this Addison home are responding to a spate of residential break-ins by letting others know they have been victimized. A community forum on crime will be held at Addison Central School on Feb. 7.


Three eyeing one vacancy on Bristol’s selectboard

Middlebury sees selectboard race Five candidates to run for three seats as Davis, Murray to take on incumbents

Benton, Jin to vie for city mayorship

Homeowners nervousafter rash of burglaries

Fate of VUHS bonds at stakeon Tuesday

(See Frost, Page 16A)

By XIAN CHIANG-WARENBUFFALO, N.Y. — On the

50th anniversary of Robert Frost’s death on Jan. 29, a rare collection of private artifacts that include religious musings during his time in Vermont and shed light on the great poet’s personal beliefs will be made available to the public for the first time.

The collection of letters, photo-graphs, audio files and other ma-terials includes over 20 years of correspondence between one of America’s greatest literary figures and his friend and Ripton neigh-bor, Rabbi Victor Reichert. It was donated to the University of Buf-falo by Reichert’s son, Jonathan, but substantial portions will be digitally archived and made avail-able online in the coming months.

“The bits, the little pieces I’ve seen of (their correspondence) suggest that Robert Frost had an intimacy with Reichert, a serious-ness in the level and tone of their discussions, that was pretty rare,” said Jay Parini, Axinn Professor of English and Creative Writing at Middlebury College and a promi-nent Frost scholar. “Frost had two or three major friendships in his life, and Reichert was one of the more important ones.”

Robert Frost came to Ripton for the Bread Loaf Writers’ Confer-ence in the 1920s. He purchased the Homer Noble Farm (now

By XIAN CHIANG-WARENBRISTOL — On Town Meeting

Day, three candidates will likely vie for a three-year seat on Bristol’s se-lectboard. Brian Fox, John Moyers and Kris Perlee all submitted peti-tions for candidacy by the 5 p.m. deadline on Monday. Incumbent Carol Wells said in December she would not seek re-election.

Fox, Moyers and Perlee are all ac-tive members of the Bristol commu-nity, though they have diverse areas of expertise.

Fox, a Hinesburg police officer, is a lifelong Bristol resident and the president of the Bristol Rescue Squad. He served with the Bris-tol Police Department from 2007 to 2010 and currently has a seat on the Mount Abraham Union High School board, which is set to expire in March.

“I’ve always been fairly active in the community,” Fox told the Inde-pendent last week, noting that he had considered a run for the selectboard for some time.

Moyers, who made an unsuccess-ful bid for a selectboard seat in 2011 against incumbent John “Peeker” Heffernan, said that running for the selectboard seemed like a “natural next step” after years of interest and activity on planning and zoning is-sues.

“The selectboard will soon review changes to Bristol’s zoning regula-tions forthcoming from the Planning Commission, and I’d like to have a role in that,” Moyers said. “There are big decisions ahead on a new and improved fire department headquar-ters, and the question of whether our police department should expand, and if so, how that might work. As a Main Street resident and downtown property owner, I can be an advocate for our downtown. But beyond these issues, I just want to do my part to

(See Bristol, Page 16A)

The Middlebury College men’s hockey team will have a “white-out” game on Friday. The game against Wesleyan begins at 7 p.m.

(See ANwSU, Page 12A)

By ANDY KIRKALDYVERGENNES — Addison

Northwest Supervisory Union residents on Tuesday will vote on two Vergennes Union High School bonds totaling $6.2 million that would pay for major improvements inside and outside the school.

(See Break-ins, Page 14A)

(See Middlebury, Page 12A)

By JOHN FLOWERSMIDDLEBURY — Middlebury

voters on Town Meeting Day will decide a five-way race for three spots on their selectboard, while Weybridge voters will settle contests for town clerk and treasurer as that community begins to turn the page on an embez-zlement scandal.

Those are some of the highlights emerging from candidate filings made at Middlebury-area town clerks’ of-fices by the Monday, Jan. 28, deadline. As has been a trend, there are more uncontested elections slated for March 5 than there are contested ones. But voters will decide a few races in the Addison Central Supervisory Union towns of Middlebury, Bridport, Corn-wall, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham and Weybridge.

In Middlebury, incumbent Select-men Nick Artim, Travis Forbes and Gary Baker are all running for re-elec-tion. Challengers Ted Davis and Eric

Murray have joined the field to make it a race.

Davis, 60, currently serves as chair-man of the Middlebury Development Review Board (DRB) — a position he said he would resign should he be elected to the selectboard. He is a for-mer member of the town’s planning commission, zoning board of adjust-ment, and recreation council. He is also a former member of the Middle-bury Volunteer Ambulance Associa-tion.

“I’d like to become more involved and serve the community in a differ-ent capacity,” Davis said of his main reason for running for the selectboard.

“I have always had thoughts of running for the selectboard and this seemed like a good time to do it.”

Davis is a senior vice president in charge of information services and fa-cilities with the Middlebury-based Co-Operative Insurance Companies.

(See Vergennes, Page 3A)

By ANDY KIRKALDYVERGENNES — Vergennes vot-

ers will pick a new mayor in March, as Mayor Michael Daniels made good on his pledge made early in 2012 not to seek re-election for a fourth term.

City residents will also decide a four-way race for three city council seats among three incumbents and a former two-term alderman.

The marquee race for mayor will pit incumbent Alderman Bill Benton against former mayor and Alder-woman April Jin.

Benton won election to the coun-cil in 2012 as the top vote-getter in a four-way race for three seats. He has been an active member of the panel, including taking the lead in writing

a policy on park displays that per-mitted the long-standing Christian crèche to remain there during the winter holiday season.

Jin was mayor from 2005 until 2007, when she lost her bid for re-election to Daniels, then a former multi-term alderman.

When she lost that race, Jin said she would retire from public life, at least once her terms ended as a Ver-gennes Union High School director (she served 15 years) and as a mem-ber of the Patricia A. Hannaford Ca-reer Center board, including 14 years as its chairwoman.

Jin, who has also been involved with other high-profile community efforts, this week said that when she

One plate in the airCIRCUS SMIRKUS ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE Joni White-Hansen teaches plate spinning to Ferrisburgh

Central School kindergartners Robin and Katelyn Tuesday morning. The entire school worked with White-Hansen all week to prepare for a circus performance for the community on Friday. See more pho-tos on Page 2A.


Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series on the increase of bur-glaries in Addison County. The second part will focus on the state police’s new crime-fighting tool.By JOHN S. McCRIGHT

ADDISON COUNTY — A Wey-bridge homeowner left her residence for an hour and locked every door in the house. She’d heard about area break-ins and her family was taking precautions.

“We were really locking our doors for the first time after 25 years in Ver-mont,” she recalled.

“We got hit anyway.”When she returned that afternoon,

the homeowner, who asked not to be named so as not to draw more atten-tion to the house, found that thieves

had kicked in a door and stole “tens of thousands of dollars worth of stuff,” including irreplaceable 19th-century jewelry.

Her story has become all too com-mon in Addison County as of late. Po-lice say that reports of home burglaries have spiked, particularly in the north-ern half of the county. Burglars are casing homes in rural areas and strik-ing on weekdays while residents are away at work.

Zev Langenauer said he feels “vio-lated” after his home in Addison was broken into on Jan. 18. The burglary happened despite the fact he had two German shepherds in the house — the assailant got into a room to which the dogs did not have access.

ADDISON COUNTYINDEPENDENT Vol. 25 No. 1 Middlebury, Vermont Monday, February 25, 2013 36 Pages 75¢

MONDAY EDITION

• Read about “Slippers” in our weekly Pet of the Week feature on Page 24.

• Aldermen sign letter of intent for alternative energy project. See Spotlight on Vergennes on Pages 14-15.

Cute and cuddly cat

• Local law firm hires Stanford Law grad as associate to work on litigation. See Page 35.

City eyeing new solar power array

• Local grapplers competed for championships at tournament in Vergennes. See Page 18.

Kramer joins Langrock, Sperry

Wrestlers vie at Vt. state meet

• Group to weave haunting tales with complex harmonies at Ripton coffeehouse. Read Arts Beat on Page 10.

‘About 9’ trio aims to enthrallPure joyrideNICHOLAS CANNON OF Bristol takes his daughters, Mae, 2, and Georgia, 5, down a snowy slope on

the Middlebury College campus last Thursday morning.


City officials make case for police HQSeek OK for $1.85M bond in March 5 vote

Bristol dental center lands $300K grant

Monkton landowners wary of pipeline plan

By JOHN FLOWERSBRISTOL — A new dental center serving people of all income levels is expected to open this fall in Bristol’s revitalized industrial park, thanks to a recently announced $300,000 fed-eral grant that will provide key fund-ing for the longstanding effort.

Moreover, the opening of the Ad-dison County Dental Center (ACDC) is expected to complement a concur-rent effort to establish a Federally

By ANDY KIRKALDYVERGENNES — Vergennes resi-dents on March 5 will decide whether to support the city council’s $1.85 mil-lion bond proposal to pay for a new, 5,940-square-foot police station on North Main Street. The price tag includes $1.15 mil-

lion for the building, about $200,000 for site development costs, roughly $80,000 in design fees, a $50,000 con-tingency, $59,000 for a generator and furniture, and a number of other small-er expenses. The land cost could vary. The city

has agreed to buy the 0.75-acre for-mer Vergennes Auto Sales property for $229,000, and could spend up to $22,000 more to buy more adjacent land to allow flexibility in siting the building and parking and room for a future garage. Aldermen have discussed offsetting

some of the tax impact of the bond by using traffic ticket revenue and pos-sibly some Water Tower Fund money. According to a community forum piece submitted to the Independent and

(See Pipeline, Page 16)

(See Police station, Page 25)

(See Dental clinic, Page 2)

By XIAN CHIANG-WARENMONKTON — Last August was the first time

Beverly Latreille, 82, of Rotax Road in Monkton

heard of it. The man who came to her door was

working for an engineering firm that had been

hired by Vermont Gas Systems, the South Burl-

ington natural gas company now planning to build

a 42-mile, $72 million pipeline extension through

Addison County to Ticonderoga, N.Y. “He stopped here and told me about it,” said

Latreille. “He said there would be people (survey-

ing), and it would be following the VELCO line,

and would it be OK if they parked on our property

or walked on it, because they wanted to get off the

highway.“The hayfield was still standing hay,” she re-

called, saying she offered to sign what she thought

was an agreement to let crews park on her lawn.

“I didn’t care if they parked on my lawn to get

farther off the highway,” Latreille said. “And we

signed the agreement, not realizing.”What she and her family didn’t realize was that

the agreement allowed workers to survey their


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SUMMER BY WEEKJune 23rd-27th “Under the Sun” Say hello to Summer

by sharing the sunlight and what our sun can do! Campers will make s’mores in a sun oven, build solar powered race cars, and much more. Join us for the first week of camp where we will play our favorite games, and visit Bromley Sun Mountain for a downhill adventure! Kids will get to play on the twin spin, space bikes, zip lines, super slide, bumper boats, the big splash and much more! *Kooks in the Middle will have the option to participate in the Aerial Park at Bromley Sun Mountain where they can climb, glide and slide through the canopy on 5 different courses of ropes, ziplines & bridges.

June 30th-July 4th “From Sea to Shining Sea” Celebrate the 4th of July with a spectacular week of camp. Campers will get to participate in our fourth Outhouse race in Bristol and hopefully race to victory! We will also travel to Circus Smirkus to watch their summer show “Anchors Away.” Discover maritime merriment under the briny big top, where we explore the vast ocean in all of its beauty and mystery – both above and below the surface. Join our intrepid crew as we climb the rigging with aquatic aerialists, tumble the surf with amphibious acrobats, even catch and release some fishy jugglers.

July 7-11th Kookamunga Campers, see the Sportacular information page for an alternative week of summer sports and games.

July 14th-18th “Escape the Heat” Bring your bathing suits for a fun week of water games and a special Wednesday trip to the lake! Challenge yourselves for a week of riddles, puzzles and teamwork. Campers will have a week to remember with a culminating trip to Lake George. The Great Escape is calling and we must go! Kookamunga will travel to the Great Escape for a fun filled adventure in the water park and amusement rides.

July 21st-25th “Build It and They Will Come” Building blocks, summer forts and KEVA planks! Build up the excitement by crafting our own summer shade and play building challenges and puzzles this week! We will travel to the Echo Center to play with their hands on exhibit THE FUSION OF ART AND SCIENCE. Echo’s 15,000 Keva planks ensure that there is plenty of design and creativity to go around. After working hard on your creations, cool off with a sweet treat at the Ben and Jerry’s factory tour! Learn about Vermont’s ice cream manufacturing process and of course, have a taste of your own!

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July 28th-August 1st “Skating Through Summer” Join us as we venture to different skating surfaces! Kookamunga campers will experience roller skating and ice skating this week by traveling to The Fun Spot in Lake George and an Ice Rink too! The Fun Spot also hosts Go-karts, Jungle Gym Area, Mini Golf and Laser Tag for all campers to enjoy. This week is also our ever popular and annual Talent Show!

August 4th-8th Fair, Fields, and Fun Finish out the summer with the Addison County Fair and Kookamunga! A Vermont tradition of livestock, rides, and old fashion fun this week will round out a summer of great heights. Hop on the wagon and experience a week of what Vermonters are made of. Don’t forget the sunscreen for our last trip to Branbury for a camp cookout!

New this year!- Kooks in the Middle *Maximum of 10 Kids per week* Middle School Ages (Entering 8th or 9th Grade)Kookamunga is now available for Middle School

Campers! The Kooks in the Middle will experience all of the marvelous field trips of the summer and have more chances to travel around Middlebury on great adventures by accessing the ACTR Busses. Some of the many day experiences include:

*Hiking the Mountains of Ripton and Lake Dunmore*Fishing Opportunities*Advanced Arts Projects too!These campers will go on the same field trips as

Camp Kookamunga as well!

Early Birds and Afternoon OwlsBefore and after Kookamunga each day there will be

optional camps provided for kids! If 9:00 am is a little late, or 4:00 pm is too early for busy parents please consider the additional two camp offerings!

Before and After Camps this year will be Music and Art! Morning sessions at 8 will be Musical and our 4 p.m. sessions will be Art!

SPORTACULAR- 2 Weeks!July 7th-11th and August 18th-22nd9am-4pm DailyOpen to Children going into Grades 1-7Location: Memorial Sports CenterCost: $175 Resident $200 Non-Residents(Includes Camp T-Shirt)(Cost is per week)-Scholarships availableEach week limited to 40 registrations.Register online or in person starting May 1st.

Week # 1 July 7th-11th- Festival on the Green and VT Lake Monsters Game.

This week has something to offer for each child’s amusement. Activities this year include daily sports offerings at Middlebury Recreation Park

including Basketball, Tennis, Football, Soccer, Kickball and

Baseball as well as several more. If you can play it, we will do it! This is also the week of Festival on The Green, so we will be treated to special performances each day during our lunch period. Our afternoons will be spent swimming at the Town pool, and offering the kids several exciting activities as a choice. On Tuesday we will head to historic Centennial Field to watch the Vermont Lake Monsters take on the Lowell Spinners for an 11:05am start!

Week # 2 August 18th-22nd- Send Summer out with a Splash! This week will be spent trying to beat the heat with special private hours at the Town pool playing water games, a trip to Branbury Beach for fun in the sand and a special trip to Waterslide World in Lake George, NY. We will still play all the popular camp games like Prisoner Ball and Kickball as well as all of your favorite sports. Why spend your last week of summer vacation sitting at home just waiting for school to start when you can spend it with us having the time of your life!


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Great Escape Tickets- $35.00 Price at Gate: $54.99Great Escape Parking Pass- $15.00 Price at Gate: $20.00Six Flags New England Tickets- $38.00 Price at Gate $59.99Tickets can be purchased in the Parks and Recreation

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AQUATICS 2014OPERATING SCHEDULE JUNE 14TH- AUGUST 17TH

(schedule subject to change)

7:15am-10:15am- Swim Team Practice10:15am-12:15pm- Swimming Lessons12:15pm-1:00pm Adult Swim1:00pm-4:45pm- Open Swim4:45pm-5:45pm- Adult Swim5:45pm-6:30pm- Family Swim

Kiddie pool- 5 years and youngeris open from 12:15pm-6:30pm

Adult Supervision Required

*** Home swim meets are held on some Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings

Pool closes at 4:30pm on home meet days

Daily FeesYouth (15 and younger)- $2.00

Adults(16+)- $3.00 Senior Citizens-$1.00

Season PassesYouth $50 (Non Resident $65)Adult $60 (Non Resident $75)

Family- Up to 6 people $110 (Non Resident $135)Senior Citizens (55+) $25 (Non Resident $35)

Swim LessonsLesson ScheduleSession I: June 30 - July 10th (2 Weeks) Sec A: Level 1 10:45-11:15 Sec B: Level 2 10:15 - 10:45 Sec C: Level 3 10:45 - 11:15 Sec D: Level 4 10:15 - 11:00 Sec E: Level 5 10:45 - 11:30 Sec F: Parent & Child 1 11:15 -11:45 Sec G: Pre-School Level 1 11:15 - 11:45 Sec H: Pre-School Level 2 11:45 -12:15

Session II: July 14th - July 24th (2 Weeks) Sec A: Level 1 10:15 - 10:45 Sec B: Level 2 10:15 -10:45 Sec C: Level 3 11: 15 - 11:45 Sec D: Level 5 10:45 - 11: 30 Sec E: Level6 11:30-12:15 Sec F: Parent & Child 1 11:45-12:15 Sec G: Pre-School 2 11:45 - 12: 15 Sec H: Pre-School 3 11:45 - 12: 15

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Session III: July 28th - August 7th (2 Weeks) Sec A: Level 2 10:15 -10:45 Sec B: Level 3 10:45 -11:15 See-C: Level 4 10: 15 - 11:00 Sec D: Level 5 10:30 -11:15 Sec E: Level 6 11:00 -11:45 Sec F: Pre-School 2 10:45 - 11: 15 See G: Pre-School 3 11:45 - 12: 15 Sec H: Parent and Child 2 11:15 - 11:45

Lessons are held Monday-Thursday. Fridays are reserved as a make-up day for cancellations due to weather.

Private Lessons: Private and semi-private lessons are available upon request. Arrangements are made through pool staff.

Please contact swim lesson coordinator Mychaella at [email protected] with any questions.

Fees: $55.00- Resident $75.00- Non-ResidentRegister online or in person starting May 1st

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Parent and Child (2 levels) For ages 6 monthsto 36 months (must be accompanied by an adult)

This class will teach your child to become more comfortable in water so they are willing and ready to learn to swim. Basic skills taught include adjusting to water environment, comfort holding a front or back position in water and demonstrating breath control (blowing bubbles, etc.)Preschool Aquatics (3 Levels)

Ages 3 and up. Designed to give children a positive developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience. Level 1 helps orient young preschool children to aquatic environment and gain basic skills. Level 2 helps children gain greater independence in the water using basic skills. Level 3 helps children start to gain basic swimming propulsive skills to be comfortable in and around water. Each level must be completed before advancing to next.Learn-To-Swim (Levels 1 and 2) Ages 6 and up.

Instructors will teach to swimmers ability and confidence. Level 1 focuses on skills such as water entry and exit, bobbing, blowing bubbles through nose and mouth, opening eyes underwater and retrieving objects. Level 1 must be passed to move to next level.

Level 2 participants must be able to perform kicks, basic arm strokes and be comfortable with face in water. This level focuses on jumping feet first into the water, fully submerging and holding breath, floating face down in the water, back float, changing direction while swimming on front and back and continued work on swimming on front and back. Level 2 must be completed before advancing to level 3.Stroke Development (Level 3)

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additional practice. Participants learn the survival float, front crawl with rotary breath and elementary backstroke. Head first entry into water is introduced and treading skills are improved with scissor and dolphin kicks. Level 3 must be passed before advancing to level 4.

Stroke Improvement (Level 4)Level 4 develops participants confidence in the

strokes learned in level 3 and improves other aquatic skills. In level 4 participants improve their skills and increase their endurance by swimming familiar strokes (front crawl, elementary backstroke) for greater distances. Participants also learn the back crawl, breaststroke and butterfly and the basics of turning at a wall. Level 4 must be completed to advance to level 5.Stroke Refinement (Level 5)

In level 5 participants refine their performance of all strokes and increase their distances. Flip turns on the front and back are also introduced. Diving is refined. Level 5 must be completed to advance to level 6.

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Swimming and Skill Proficiency (Level 6)The objectives of this level, the final level of the

American Red Cross learn-to-swim program, are to refine the strokes so participants can swim them with ease, efficiency, power and smoothness while going greater distances.

We will also cover aspects of personal water safety skills, diving and fitness swimming. This level prepares participants for more advanced courses such as lifeguarding and water safety instructor as well as competitive swimming.

Middlebury Swim TeamThe Middlebury Swim Team meets the needs of all

swimmers, from beginner to advanced, by following a progressive, developmental model that fosters excellence and commitment to the team. We want each swimmer to achieve the best that s/he is able to. As a member of team, a swimmer learns the values of sportsmanship and teamwork. Additionally, swimmer will be empowered with physical, emotional, and intellectual skills that will last a lifetime. If you can make the commitment, swim 25 yards, and perform rhythmic breathing then you are eligible for the team. All who practice regularly can choose to swim

at meets. Meets take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from the end of June until the end of July. Championship meets are held the last weekend in July and the first weekend in August. Parents are responsible for ensuring the success of the team by volunteering at meets for various duties. Though not required team suits, caps, and additional apparel will be available to

order. Suit and cap orders are due to Metro Swim Shop by June 7, please attend the May 14th meeting for more information. A two week preseason is offered by the Middlebury Aquatic Club and begins Monday, June 2nd. Preseason practices are held in the evening for two weeks.

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Separate registration is required for the Middlebury Aquatic Club preseason. Registration these practices can be find on MAC’s website, http://www.eteamz.com/middleburyaquaticclub/. Preseason is not a part of Middlebury Swim Team, but a great way for swimmers to prepare for the summer team.

Cubs/Transition Swim Team: The Cubs group is comprised of swimmers ages 5-8 with a competitive spirit and the need for experience. Some of our most accomplished swimmers started as Cubs; this program will introduce swimmers to rhythmic breathing and competitive strokes. Swimmers who can swim 25 yards independently are welcome to this group, which will give experience to younger competitors. As skills improve, swimmers are encouraged to compete in meets.

Catamounts: This group is comprised of experienced 8 & unders, all 9-10s, and newer 11-12s. Stroke skills are reinforced and competitive preparation is introduced. Emphasis is placed on stroke development/correct technique, and building swimming endurance.

Jr. Panthers: This group is comprised of experienced 9-10s and 11-12s, and newer 13 & olders. The emphasis is on endurance, commitment, and competition. Stroke technique will be reviewed as necessary and race strategy is introduced.

Sr. Panthers: This group is our most competitive group and is comprised of 13 & olders (11-12s at the coaches discretion). Emphasis is placed on intensive water training with a continued focus on endurance,

Swim team continued from Page 13 commitment, and competition. Stroke technique is reviewed as necessary and race strategy is reinforced. It is further expected that all Sr. Panthers serve as role models for their younger teammates.

SPECIAL SWIM TEAMMANDATORY INFORMATION SESSIONS

Wednesday, May 14, 6 -7 PM/Russ Sholes Senior Center, 94 Main St.Monday, June 16th 6-7PM/Town PoolThe Middlebury Swim Team will be hosting the league

championship meet at the Town Pool, and several dual meets throughout the summer. Please attend these meetings to learn how parent involvement and support throughout the season will make each meet a success for the team.

Coaching StaffAmanda Burnham: Amanda is a certified USA

Swimming coach, who has been with MAC since 2011 as the coach for the Catamount training group, and co-head coach for the 2013-2014 winter swimming season. She started swimming on a summer league team at age 6. Amanda swam competitively on club teams and in high school. This is Amanda’s fourth season coaching with the Middlebury Aquatic Club. For the summer season Amanda will coach the Cub group, Catamount group, & Sr. Panthers group.

Mychaella Devaney: Mychaella is a Middlebury native. She has been a competitive member of the Middlebury

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Aquatic Club, previously the Middlebury Marlins, since the age of 6. Mychaella has been part of the swim lesson staff for 4 years. This will be Mychaella’s second year on the coaching staff. She is looking forward to working with the younger swimmers to help build their confidence and technique in the water. Mychaella primarily coaches the Cub group, Catamount group & Jr. Panther group.

Brianna Foley: Brianna is going into her sophomore year of college, and is currently studying to become a teacher at CCV. She swam for Middlebury Aquatic Club for 7 years. This will be her very first season coaching swim team. She believes it will be a great season and can’t wait to see what it has in store! Brianna will coach the Cub group, Catamount group & Jr. Panther group.

Middlebury Swim Team Schedule(Schedule subject to change due to pool availability

and weather conditions, check team website for most up-to-date information)

Preseason at Middlebury College offered by Middlebury Aquatic Club 6/2-6/12

Jr & Sr Panthers (11 & older): 6:30-7:30 pm, Monday-Thursday

Catamounts (10 & under): 6:30-7:30 pm, Monday-Thursday

Cubs: 6:30-7:15 pm, Tuesday and Thursday**Registration for pre-season only will be available

online via the team website by mid-May. USA Swimming registration fee of $65 REQUIRED to

swim at College for Pre-season for swimmers who did not swim with the team during this past winter or Spring season. (Reduced $5 Outreach Fee is available with verification that the swimmer participates in a reduced or free school lunch program.) Those swimmers who swam this winter or spring season are already registered with United States Swimming. This is for insurance purposes. More details will be presented at swim team registration.

Preseason fees (does not include required USA Swimming fee of $65) Panthers $35 • Catamounts $35 • Cubs $20Middlebury Swim Team at Town Pool (outside) 6/16-8/1Panthers: 7:15-8:45am Cats: 8:45-9:45am Cubs: 9:45-10:15am Practices will be held at the Town Pool in the evenings,

until ACSU summer break begins. Practices are held Monday-Friday for each group. Regular season fees: **Regular season fee includes

team t-shirt. T-shirt size must be provided at time of registration. Scholarships are available, for more information please call 388-8100 ext 216

Panthers $145 ($170 non-res.) Catamounts $140 ($165 non-res.) Cubs $115 ($135 non-res.)

You may contact Head Coach Amanda Burnham at [email protected] for more information.

Coaching Staff continued from Page 14 Gymnastics CampsInstructor: Terri PhelpsPhone: (802) 236-1315

Email: [email protected]

Registration will open Monday May 12th at 10am, no registrations will be accepted before this time

Session 1: June 23rd-June 27th9:00AM-10:00AM Ages 3-4 $65 ($75 Non-Res)10:00AM-12:00PM Ages 5-7 $90 ($100 Non-Res)1:00PM-4:00PM Ages 8+ $115 ($125 Non-Res)

Session 2: July 7th- July 11th9:00AM-10:00AM Ages 3-4 $65 ($75 Non-Res)10:00AM-12:00PM Ages 5-7 $90 ($100 Non-Res)1:00PM-4:00PM Ages 8+ $115 ($125 Non-Res)

Session 3: July 28th-August 1st1:00PM-4:00PM Ages 6+ $115 ($125 Non-Res)

(Students will be placed in groups based on skill level and/or age in session 3)

Students will work to improve strength, flexibility and coordination, as well as skill development in a safe and fun environment. Instruction will be included on uneven bars, beam, floor exercise, springboard, parallel bars and vault.

Gymnastics Fun Night- Friday June 20th 5-8pm Pizza, Gymnastics and Lots of Fun $20


When: Friday July 4th – Friday Aug 8th 5:00-6:30pm

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and flexibility. Safety, fun, technique and artistic expression are emphasized throughout the class. No prior experience required although you will need to be moderately fit (a simple test: hang from a bar for 10 seconds, hold a plank for 45 seconds). Please note this class will be taught in French and discussion between students should be limited to French. Allons-y!

Summer Soccer Camps2014 PANTHER SOCCER CAMP

June 30th- July 3rd- 9-12 DAILY- Middlebury Recreation FieldsJoin us for the 2014 edition of the

ever popular Panther Soccer Camp. Children will receive instruction from Dave Saward, Men’s Head Soccer coach at Middlebury College and Ron McEachen, Retired Coach of the Skidmore College Men’s Soccer team. Standout local high school and college players will also assist in the weeklong camp. The camp is open to all children age 6-12. The cost is $125 per camper and includes a camp T-shirt. Registration forms are available in the Middlebury Parks and Recreation office. For more details please contact Karen McEachen- [email protected]

2014 Vermont Voltage Soccer CampJuly 28th-August 1st 9-12 Daily- Middlebury Recreation FieldsOpen To Children Ages 5-18Professional Soccer Academy

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a current professional player. Fundamentals as well as sophisticated techniques of soccer will be taught on a personalized individual level along with various forms of group instruction provided by Camp Director Bo Vuckovic and several other Vermont Voltage professional soccer players. Emphasis is placed on the development, improvement and refinement of basic playing skills.

Cost: $115 for first child and $110 for each additional child. Families with multiple children must register in person at the Middlebury Parks and Recreation office starting May 1st. Each child will receive a camp t-shirt which is included in the registration price.

Register: Online or in person starting May 1st. Registration is limited to 100 participants.

2014 Vermont Premier Soccer CampAugust 11th-15th-Middlebury Recreation Fields

Ages 4-6 9am-12pm $120.00 (includes T-shirt)Ages 7-14 9am-3pm $195.00 (includes T-shirt)

Vermont Premier Soccer continues to develop and grow programs for the youth soccer community in Vermont. All our coaching staff are licensed male and female coaches from the United Kingdom & Ireland and have undergone a sustained period of professional development training at the organization

Soccer Camps continued from Page 16 training at the organization. We also ensure our programs pass Vermont Board of Health guidelines to ensure your child’s well-being and safety. This all inclusive soccer camp caters to soccer players of all ability levels aged 4-14 years and is designed around individual development and ball mastery through age specific curriculum.

Register: Online or in person starting May 1st. Space is limited so register early!

RALPH MYHRE GOLF COURSE2014 JUNIOR GOLF CAMP

Ages 8+ $75-Residents $85 Non-Residents SESSION 1: June 23rd – June 27th 9am-12pmSESSION 2: July 7th – July 11th 9am-12pmSESSION 3: July 14th – July 18th 9am-12pm (Girls Only Camp)SESSION 4: July 28th- August 1st 9am-12pmSESSION 5: August 11th- August 15th 9am-12pm

Players will receive instruction from the golf course staff and members of the MUHS golf team. Space is limited to 20 golfers per session. Register: Online or in person starting May 1st. For more information please call Jim Dayton 802-443-5125 or email [email protected]

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JULY 21st- JULY 25thGrades 3-9

If your child loves playing basketball and is interested in taking his or her game to the next level than this is the perfect camp for them! Players will receive instruction from Coach Randy Stockwell with assistance from Dustin Hunt and local players and coaches. We will focus on perfecting the basic fundamental skills while giving your player the tools to be successful as they move up through the local basketball program. This camp will include specialized drills, fun games and scrimmages every day. Campers will also receive a T-shirt the last day of camp.Children going into grades 3rd- 6th will practice from 10am-12pm daily.

The cost for this age group is $100 dollars

Children going into grades 7th-9thwill practice from 1pm-4pm daily.

The cost for this age group is $125 dollars.

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Summer Introduction to Aikido Series – July 9 thru August 1. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:45. Adults and youth (13 yrs. & up). $50 for 4 week series. After completing the beginners series, students may join ongoing classes, with the remainder of August free for those who continue on.

On-going Adult/Youth Classes Mondays 5:30-6:30 & 7:00-8:30, Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 to 6:45 Classes are open to anyone 13 or older who has completed the introductory series. Dues are $35/month for unlimited classes.

On-going Children’s Classes meet Thursdays 4:00 to 5:00 and Saturdays 9:00am to 10:00am. Open to ages 7 through 12. New students may join at any time. Dues are $50/month for unlimited classes, or $10 per class. Sibling discount available.

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Tennis lessons will be held at the Middlebury Recreation Park. On days when there is rain, lessons may be held at Middlebury Indoor Tennis, located behind Middlebury Fitness. For more information please contact Franz [email protected] or 802-349-9851

*Session 4 will be held at East Middlebury’s Harold Curtis Park*

TINY SWINGERS(AGES 5 AND UNDER)

Introduces participants to the game and focuses on coordination and ball control All Lessons are from 9:00-9:30am

Session 1- June 23rd-June 27th Session 2- June 30th-July 4th Session 3 – July 7th- July 11th Session 4- July 14th- July 18th (In East Middlebury) Session 5- July 21st- July 25th Session 6- July 28th- Aug 1st Session 7- Aug 4th- August 8th

Fee: $45 Residents $50 Non-Residents

LITTLE ACES(AGES 6-9)

Covers rules and court conduct as well as the basic strokes of the game. Emphasizes consistency in strokes and introduces game playAll lessons are from 9:00-10:00am

Session 1- June 23rd-June 27th Session 2- June 30th-July 4th Session 3 – July 7th- July 11th

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HOT SHOTSAGES 10-13 (RECOMMENDED)Requires prior tennis experience and general knowledge of the game. Practice shot placement as well as consistency of most strokes, including serves and returns. This session will prepare children to play matches amongst themselves. All lessons from 10:00-11:30am

Session 1- June 23rd-June 27th Session 2- June 30th-July 4th Session 3 – July 7th- July 11th Session 4- July 14th- July 18th (In East Middlebury) Session 5- July 21st- July 25th Session 6- July 28th- Aug 1st Session 7- Aug 4th- August 8th


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• Senior Discount Thursdays ~ Noon-3pm• Four Drop-In / Round Robin Events Each Week• Certified Trainers for Clinics & Lessons


Inti Ombak Pencak SilatHead Instructor- Guru Mark Zizis

Phone-1-802-377-7047 Website- www.Intiombak.com [email protected]

Pencak Silat is a general term used to describe the martial arts systems found throughout Southeast Asia, especially those found in Indonesia and Malaysia. Pencak means art and silat can be translated as evade or escape, so the literal translation of pencak silat could be considered the “art of evasion or escaping”.

In Eastern philosophy evading or escaping does not necessarily mean running away, but rather it means facing the situation and solving it. Thus a deeper contextual translation for pencak silat may be the “art of problem solving.”

Pencak Silat is a very unique art that tries to reach all aspects of life. Teaching of this art is usually made up of four aspects: Sports or health, Self Defense, Arts or culture and Spiritual.

I am an individual with a noble mind and character.I am a person who honors his fellow man and seeks in silence for friendship and peace.I am a knight who upholds truth honesty and justice always resilient in facing life’s toughest situations and temptations.I am a silat player!(The silat practitioner’s creed)

Adult Silat Classes are Tuesdays at 7:30pmand Wednesdays at 6:30pm

Kids Silat Classes are Monday 4pmand Tuesdays at 4pm

Reiki/Energy cultivation Classes areon Wednesdays at 7:30pm

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ZUMBA ClassesAll Classes held at Municipal Gym 94 Main St.

Zumba is a dance aerobics cardio workout that is gaining popularity because it’s safe and fun. You can dance your way to health and happiness modifying the moves to suit your needs. Come on in and try it. Your first class is free. Wear comfortable clothing, shoes you can dance in and a water bottle.

Summer Schedule Begins June 16th:Morning Classes:

M,T, W, 8:00-9:00 a.m.Evening Classes:

M, T, W 5:30-6:30pm TH-6-7pm

Punchcards available - $6.50 per class. You must register at the classes, no online registration available.

Need more info???Go to [email protected]

email [email protected] call Liz at 802-989-5977

*Zumba Summer Kickoff Event-Friday, June 13th 5:30-7:30*

Drop-In Summer ProgramsAdult Co-ed 30+

Basketball

Wednesdays 6:45-8:30at Municipal Gym.

For more information please contact Bryan

Jones @ 989-8399

Adult Co-ed VolleyballMonday’s 6:45-9pm at Municipal Gym

For more information please contactTom Randall @ 343-2652

16 years experience bringing kids into the outdoorsFor more information call Steve 388-7245

or www.mmvt.com

Day Campsfor kids 6-15 years old

PaddlingRock ClimbingHikingMountain BikingGeocachingFly FishingTubing

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Exercise Good Judgment!Ensure a Healthier Future for All

Soilsaver Compost Bin & Sure-Close Kitchen CollectorOn Sale Now at the District Transfer Station

Compost at home and encourage your friends and family to join the effort. Turn food scraps and yard waste into rich, organic food for your garden. About 25% of our garbage is comprised of food & yard waste. Composting saves money, keeps waste out of landfills, and will help your garden grow!

Sure-Close Kitchen Collector ONLY $5

Located at 1223 Rt. 7 South, Middlebury. Hours are Mon-Fri 7am-3pm, Sat 9am-1pm. Questions? Call 388-2333 or visit: www.AddisonCountyRecycles.org.

Soilsaver Compost Bin – ONLY $45

Sturdy recycled plastic • Fits neatly into any vehicleRetains heat and moisture • Keeps animals outRemovable convenient locking top with self-watering lid2 slide-up doors for easy compost removal

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Teen Day Camp - Summer 2014Looking for something fun for your teen to do this summer?!

Join Addison Central Teens (ACT) in a week long day campspecifically designed for teens! Activities include hiking,

swimming, biking, games, trips to VT State Parks, plus more!Open to all graduates of sixth grade

through teens seventeen years of age.

ADDISON CENTRAL TEENS

Middlebury’s Local Teen CenterA.C.T.’s Mission

ACT provides a Teen Center and after-school alternatives that are welcoming, safe and fun for all teenagers in the community.

• Pool Table• Ping Pong Table• Foosball • Bike Rides• A Wii System

• Computers• Free internet access• Free food and refreshments• Spoken word seminars

Hours of Operation:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 3:00 - 6:00pm

Thursday & Friday 3:00 - 7:00pmwww.addisonteens.com

To register go to WWW.ADDISONTEENS.COM or register in person at the teen center Monday – Friday 3-6pmSpace is limited (ten teens per session) so don’t delay

Location: 94 Main St. Middlebury, VTTime: 9am – 4pm, Monday - Thursday

Fee: $60 per session

Contact Information: Colby Benjamin Phone: (802) 734-6755Email: [email protected] Begins March 1st

Session #1: June 30th – July 3rdSession #2: July 7th – July 10thSession #3: July 14th – July 17thSession #4: July 21st – 24thSession #5: July 28th – July 31st

Clothing Swap and ShopMUHS Hallway outside the main office

Wednesday & Thursday, June 4 & 5 • 11:30 am to 3:00 pm – students only3:00 pm to 7 pm – open to the public

Bring in your gently used clothing, formal wear accessories, jewelry, Knick-knacks, DVD’s, CD’s, and swap for new used Items. No clothing to swap? Bring your money and shop. 1 point equals $ 1!

Items may be dropped off at the ACT teen center every day after school from 3 - 6 pm. Look for posters in May announcing clothing collection at MUHS and MUMS. For more information or if you would like to volunteer, please contact: [email protected] 802-989-8934

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LET’S GET ROLLING MIDDLEBURY!WALK & ROLL TO SCHOOL DAY Wed., May 7, before & after school, hosted by Safe Routes to School.BIKE SAFETY FAIR Wed., May 7, 3:15-5:30 pm, Mary Hogan School side lot (if rain, in gym). Helmets, bike safety checks, prizes. All ages welcome.BIKE USE TRAININGMon., May 19 – Fri, May 30, Mary Hogan School. Details to follow.WAY TO GO! COMMUTER CHALLENGE Mon., May 12 – Fri, May 16.Sign up at www.waytogovt.org for prizes.

RIDE OF SILENCE Wed., May 21, 5:45 pm, departs Middlebury Triangle Park by Skihaus. Commemorates those hurt or killed in road bike accidents.

BIKE TO WORK DAY Fri., May 16

Bicycle Repair Class-1 Day CourseInstructors Carl Robinson and Chas Lyons

Email: [email protected]: [email protected]

Cost: $25 Per ClassLocation: Russ Sholes Senior Center

Register at www.middleburyparksandrec.orgThe class is designed for people who would like to learn

the basics of on the ride bicycle repair and maintenance, getting you safely out on the ride and able to get home if you experience a mechanical problem.

You will become familiar to the specific needs of your own bicycle. With the skill learned you will be comfortable knowing that you have the knowledge to successfully conduct a safety/pre ride check, repair a flat tire, and other minor adjustments. The class is hands on, so be prepared to get a little dirty. Participants are required to bring their own bicycle and on the ride repair kit (if they have one). Tools will be available.

Age and Skill Level:16 +, any skill levelDates: 2nd and 4th

Thursdays, May – July: 6:00 – 8:00 pm

April 24th, May 8th and 22nd, June 12th and

26th, July 10th and 24th

MAY IS BIKE MONTH!Hosted by Town of Middlebury (Parks

& Recreation, Energy Committee) with support from Mary Hogan, local bike

shops, riders and businesses.

• Free, same-day delivery (call for details) • 24/7 prescription refills (phone, Smartphone, on-line) • Frequent In-Store specials on a wide selection of products • No hassle prescription transfers. PLUS! A $30 giftcard for new patients • $12/90-day supply drug list • Compounding Pharmacy • Sensitive & Discrete Counseling • Free Children’s Vitamin Program

We are your independent, hometown community pharmacy and our friendly staff looks forward to being of service to you and your family. Our pharmacists are always ready to answer your questions. We offer competitive prices & free delivery. Let us be your partner in your health-care. Stop in today and see why our customers are so loyal!

For more info and pharmacy hours:www.marbleworkspharmacy.com

Addison County’s No. 1 Pharmacy

Marble WorksMiddlebury388-9801Medical

Supplies & Equipment

Marble Works, Middlebury • 388-3784

187 Main StreetVergennes • 877-1190

We welcome you and your family!We are your independent, hometown community pharmacy, and our friendly staff looks forward to being of service to you and your family. Our pharmacists are always ready to answer your questions, and we offer competitive prices, free delivery and want to be a partner in your healthcare. Stop in today and see why our customers are so loyal!

Quality Supplies for Nursing Mothers by

• Breast pumps • Nipple Care • BPA Free Freezing & Storage ContainersWe carry a full line of Medela Breast Feeding aids - the #1 choice of mothers and hospitals. Pictured is the Medela Breast Feeding Gift Set that includes everything you need to help you succeed in breast feeding your baby!

Hours: Middlebury M-F 8-6 • Sat. 8-5 • Sun. 9-2 Vergennes M-F 9-6 • Sat. 9-3 • Sun. 9-12

Hours: Monday- Friday 8-6 • Saturday 8-5

Addison County’s No. 1 Pharmacy

Marble WorksMiddlebury388-9801Medical

Supplies & Equipment

Marble Works, Middlebury • 388-3784

187 Main StreetVergennes • 877-1190

We welcome you and your family!We are your independent, hometown community pharmacy, and our friendly staff looks forward to being of service to you and your family. Our pharmacists are always ready to answer your questions, and we offer competitive prices, free delivery and want to be a partner in your healthcare. Stop in today and see why our customers are so loyal!

Quality Supplies for Nursing Mothers by

• Breast pumps • Nipple Care • BPA Free Freezing & Storage ContainersWe carry a full line of Medela Breast Feeding aids - the #1 choice of mothers and hospitals. Pictured is the Medela Breast Feeding Gift Set that includes everything you need to help you succeed in breast feeding your baby!

Hours: Middlebury M-F 8-6 • Sat. 8-5 • Sun. 9-2 Vergennes M-F 9-6 • Sat. 9-3 • Sun. 9-12

Hours: Monday- Friday 8-6 • Saturday 8-5

61 Pine StreetBristol • 453-2999

OPEN 7 DAYSMiddlebury & Vergennes

In Bristol Works!

Start ’em off right!

Keeping Your Family Healthy Is Our Goal

Have Fun Athletes.WE SUPPORT YOU!

When the going gets tough, we’re here to help:

Ankle & Knee BracesWrist & Arch Supports

Orthotic InsertsHot & Cold Therapy – Colpacs & Hotpacs

Knowledgeable Staff & Personalized Service

Marble Works, Middlebury • 388-9801 • 1-800-649-2627 • Mon.-Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-1

38 Main St., Middlebury388-2061

M-Sat 9:30-5:30 Sun 11-4

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Fall Soccer 2014 Early RegistrationPlaying Times:

New this Year- Preschool and Kindergarten Soccer! Monday’s 3:30-4:30pm

Division 1- Grades 1 and 2 (Coed)- Wednesday and Friday 3:30-4:45

Division 2- Grades 3 and 4 (Gender Specific)- Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-5:00

Division 3- Grades 5 and 6 (Gender Specific)Boys: Monday and Friday 3:30-5

Girls: Monday and Thursday 5-6:30(Note: 5/6 grade girls play later in the evening so

that any girls interested in participating in the field hockey program on Monday afternoons may do so.)

• All practices will be held at the Middlebury Recreation Park.

• Program will begin the week of September 8th. Players should show up at their designated playing time on the first day and they will be divided into specific teams from there.

• Registrations will begin online and in person on Thursday, May 1st.

• We ask that all players be registered on or before Friday September 5th.

Fee: $60 for Residents of Middlebury, $75 for Non-Residents (Scholarships available.)

*Each player will receive a ball and jersey to keep*

If you are interested in coaching a team please email Dustin Hunt [email protected] or call 388-8100 ext 216.

We are looking for jersey sponsors this year, If your company is interested

please contact Dustin Hunt dhunt@towno fm idd l ebu r y.org or call 388-8100 ext 216 for pricing information.

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Whiting World of WoolCraft Sheep CampMonday, June 23, 2014 to Thursday, June 26, 2014

9:00-1:30 dailyAges 8-12 years (Limit of 10 campers)

Cost: $45 per CamperRegister: Online or in person starting May 1st

Campers will learn about where wool comes from and many of the uses of wool. Each day will begin with feeding and caring for sheep with a focus on learning about the impact of animal health on fleece quality. For the remainder of the day, campers will work with wool including dying, spinning, felting, knitting, and weaving.

For more information, contact Jon and Janelle Ashley at SDG Farm (989-9528).

Intro to K9 Nose Work®

Discover why the founders developed the activity, how it works, and see how quickly any dog can be taught the foundational skills for a lifetime of fun and achievement in K9 Nose Work®. Follow up classes include Intro to Odor or Continuing Nose Work; Advance Nose Work; Competition Skill Building NW1/NW2/NW3; Inaccessible Hides: The Search for Elusive Source; and K9 Nose Work Teamwork: From Foundation to Trial Day.

Sunday June 29th 9 am – 4 pmMiddlebury Municipal Gym

Cost: $150.00 per person/dog team $50 for each additional dog, $100 adult only

Register online www.Middleburyparksandrec.org

Dog Obedience Classes Puppy Kindergarten: Open to puppies 10-18

weeks of age the start date of the class. Puppyhood is a developmental deadline critical to your puppy’s socialization and prevention of behavior problems. If you want your puppy to end up as a well-trained dog who is friendly to other dogs and people this is the place to start. It is an introduction to cues & manners that will create a foundation of learning and will strengthen the communication and relationship between you and your new puppy. You will be provided ample reading material as well to help you through puppyhood.Session 1- Sunday June 1st-July 20th, 11am-12pmSession 2- Sunday August 3rd-Sept. 7th 11am-12pm

Middlebury Market& Sama’s Café

Come Beforeor After!

388-6408College St • Middlebury

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Ages 6 – 17Offering 5 week-long sessions

to riders of ALL abilities.

Summer Horseback Riding CampEddy Farm

$330/session • Mon – Thurs, 9 AM – 3 PM June 23 – 26, July 7 – 11, 14 – 17, 21 – 24, July 28 – 31

Limited to 10 campers a week – APPLY EARLY!

Applications available on Eddy Farm website: www.eddyfarmschool.com

For questions call Margaret Bojanowski 388-6196 or e-mail [email protected]


Adult Basic Training: This class is open to dogs age five months or older. Class aims to provide all the building blocks a dog of any age needs for a foundation of obedience. This class will show you how to gain your dog’s respect through controlling access to all things dogs love, while rewarding good behavior, and teaches basic obedience cues.Session 1- Sunday June 1st-July 20th 12:15-1:15pmSession 2- Sunday August 3rd-Sept. 7th 12:15-1:15pmSession 3- Friday July 11th-August 15th 8am-9am

K9 Games: An enjoyable class that is a unique opportunity to have fun and enjoy your dog while continuing the training dogs love by motivating dogs and owners to meet goals and perform. With tricks and games like biscuit balance, musical chairs, round up challenge, and playing possum, you end up with training opportunities like reliable sit-and down-stays. Done with teaching heeling or sit stay? This series can be super amusing and fun for you and your dog. Eligible dogs: K9Game is for friendly, confident, non-reactive dogs. There will be a lot of dogs at this workshop running around off-leash so please do not bring reactive, fearful, unsociable, or antisocial dogs. It would not be fair to other dogs and their owners, and it would not be fair for your dog. Session 1- Tuesday July 8th- August 5th 6:45-7:45 pm

Dog Obedience Classes Continued

Dog obedience classes are $95 per person/dog.K9 Games is $85 per person/dog.

Register online or in person starting May 1stProof of up-to-date vaccinations required at first class

For more information please contactSandy Chicoine of Best Friend Dog Training

Email- [email protected] (802) 989-0463

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Outdoor Education/Adventure CampsTight Lines Fly Fishing Kids Clinic

July 28th-30th 9am-4pmChildren Ages 10+

Register: Online or in person starting May 1stCost: $100

This is a three day course that allows for children to learn the ins and outs of fly fishing including fly tying. There will be plenty of on water fishing time! The course is taught by Joshua Hardt a career outdoor guide and educator, with fly fishing experience from New England to Alaska.

Tight Lines Fly Fishing Course for AdultsJuly 19th and 20th 9am-4pm

Register: Online or in person starting May 1stCost: $85 per person

This two day course allows aspiring anglers to learn the basics of fly fishing and a little more! Participants will learn to tie flies, identify fish and fish habitat, cast, catch and release fish. The course is taught by outdoor guide and educator Joshua Hardt who has guided and taught fly fishing in Vermont for over a decade.

Vermont Wilds Day CampAugust 11th-15th 9am-4pm

Ages 8+Register: Online or in person starting May 1st

Cost: $150 per camperIn this camp, campers will explore the mountains,

waterways and forests of Vermont. All the while campers will experience things like caving, paddling, climbing and survival skills. The camp will be run by Joshua Hardt a career outdoor educator and guide with a host of pertinent certifications.

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Middlebury Area Land Trust Planned HikesSummer 2014

April 26th – Flying Squirrels in Otter Creek Gorge with Carson Hauck, Middlebury College Biology Student

Did you know there are flying squirrels in Vermont? Learn about the distribution and natural history of flying squirrels, specifically in Addison County, while hiking in Otter Creek Gorge Preserve. Meet at Belden Dam Rd parking lot, 10am.

May 24- Jackson Trail Work Day! Work on graveling wet areas, bridge or boardwalk repair or clearing

trail. 9amJune 7th- National Trails Day- help

work on the TAM. Work on graveling wet areas, bridge or boardwalk

repair or clearing trail. TBAJune 21st- Family Quest Hike for Beginning Birders,

with Otter Creek Audubon Society

9-11am, Wright ParkJuly 26th – Family Hike

in the Battell Woods with Suzanne Young, Cook and Food

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TUESDAY: BURGER & BREW NIGHT

WEDNESDAY:KIDS EAT FREE

THURSDAY:1/2 OFF APPETIZERS

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Other Summer Programs in Addison County

Educator at Mary Johnson Children’s Center and MALT Member. Search for animal homes, play forest games, and use all of our senses. Geared towards children 2-5 and their families. We will be in the shade, so it should be nice and cool. Meet at Monroe St. entrance. 9-11am.

August 23- Paddle Otter Creek with Dan Redondo, of Vermont Wetland Plant Supply in Orwell. Learn about the riverside plants and maybe bugs and fish while we’re at it. Meet at 3 Mile Bridge, south on Creek Rd. Bring a boat!

September 28th – TAM trek, Middlebury College Golf Course

All Hikes are free and no preregistration required (Donations accepted)

Call 388-1007 or email [email protected] for details.

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June 23-July 25 • Monday-Friday • 8 am-4 pmNutritious snacks and meals provided • Swimming & weekly field trips • Scholarships available*

For more information contact Beth Bearor, Program Adminstrator,at 802-598-6940 or [email protected]

*Families receiving food stamps are strongly encouraged to apply.

MiddSummer

Lunch and Recreation Program

We have been offering MiddSummer Camp for 10 years,

and we’re going strong!

Choose from 1 to 5 weeks Located at

Mary Hogan School

Children’s Summer Art CampsFrom 9-11:30 – Tuition $150

Middlebury Studio School, 1 Mill St. lower level

Call 802-247-3702 or email [email protected] website: middleburystudioschool.org

• June 23-27, It’s a Small World Instructor: Kathy Hall

• June 30-July 3, Once Upon a Time Instructor: Kathy Hall (Tuition $120)

• July 7-11, Discovering Artists & their Mediums – Instructor: Ginger Birdsey

• July 14-18, Fairy Houses Instructor: Kate Tilton

• July 21-25, Young Artists Instructor: Kate Tilton

• July 28-Aug. 1, Bird Brains and Feather Head Instructor: Renee Ursitti

• Aug. 4-8, Art Around the World- Instructor: Sarah Pope

• Aug. 11-15, Crafty Creatures - Instructor: Poppy Rees

• Aug. 18-22, Art in Nature Instructor: Heather Hardt

Pottery• Multi-age Hand Building/ages 5 to adult Tues., Weds., Thurs. 2:30-3:30

• AM Multi-age Wheel/ages 8 to adult Tues., Weds., Thurs. 10-11:30AM

• PM Multi-age Wheel/ages 8 to adult Tues., Weds., Thurs. 2-3:30PM


Other Summer Programs in Addison County

Middlebury Area Land TrustMALT conserves, promotes, and manages land as natural, open and working landscapes in Addison County. MALT also manages the Trail Around Middlebury (TAM), a 16 mile footpath, and runs a summer camp program.

The TAM turns 25 this year!

Visit www.maltvt.org or call 388-1007 for details. All hikes are free – donations accepted.

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Help us celebrate and support this community resource with a donation to the John Derrick Endowment Fund for the TAM. The endowment will help ensure this local treasure is a part of our community for many years and generations to come. Our goal is to raise $125,000 for this fund and YOU can help us get there.

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