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Sticking around

Posted on July 24, 2014 |
By Addison Independent



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A TREE FROG clings to Hilary Andersson’s kitchen window in New Haven Mills during a recent thunderstorm

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Pet friends

Posted on July 24, 2014 |
By Addison Independent



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EARLIER THIS YEAR Deb Tier and Emily Bridges worked with Addison County elementary school students, including these children from Bingham Memorial School in Cornwall, to make natural dog treats, catnip toys, cards for adopted animals and cat beds made from old sweaters. The items were all donated to Homeward Bound in Middlebury.

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Our main phone line is down, use an alternate number

Posted on July 24, 2014 |
By Addison Independent



Due to the storm last night the main phone number at the Addison Independent office in Middlebury stopped working. If you call 802-388-4944 the phone will ring, but when the folks in the office pick up the line the call is immediately disconnected.

We have alerted FairPoint Communications, who said they would fix the line today.

In the meantime, we are in the office today, Thursday, July 24, and would like to receive your call. Please dial our alternate phone number: 802-388-4945.

Thanks for your perseverance.

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New family center addition planned for terminal patients at Porter

Posted on July 24, 2014 |
By Addison Independent



MIDDLEBURY — Building upon a collaboration which has already resulted in the creation of three “home-like” end-of-life rooms for area residents, Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center (HPHRC) and Addison Respite Care Home (ARCH) have agreed to move forward with another community service project — the construction of a new “Family Center” addition at Helen Porter.

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Frank hits milestone in Sunday's triathlon

Posted on July 24, 2014 |
By Addison Independent



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SALISBURY — The racing gods were smiling on Jason Frank and Donna Smyers on Sunday morning as they dominated their respective male and female competitors in the Vermont Sun Triathlon held at Branbury State Park in Salisbury.

Frank, 32, became the first athlete to break the one-hour barrier in three different runnings of this sprint triathlon, which consisted of a 600-yard swim, 14-mile bike ride and 3.1-mile run. The Burlington resident’s winning time of 59:51 was just 47 seconds off the course record.

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Opinion: Clergy recommend stricter gun control measures

Posted on July 24, 2014 |
By Addison Independent



Editor’s note: This letter was sent to state representatives and senators serving Addison County and copied to the Independent.

We are members of the Middlebury Area Clergy Association. In writing you today in support of stricter regulation of guns and gun trafficking, we speak as individuals, not as representatives of our congregations.

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Opinion: Stearns decries 'ommission of facts' in Independent story

Posted on July 24, 2014 |
By Addison Independent



In the June 23, 2014, article labeled “ACSU in search of new business manager,” the Addison Independent printed “Sharon Stearns, who had resigned in May of 2011 after having been placed on administrative leave.” With the legal process complete, I can finally respond to clarify the omission of facts that continue to be printed.

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Runners test their mettle in Goshen Gallop trail races

Posted on July 24, 2014 |
By Addison Independent



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GOSHEN — Brothers Jeremy, 25, and Justin Scheid, 28, of Sparta, N.J., came in together to win the 10K race in a time of 40:56, and Kevin Canty, 27, of Proctor, N.Y., claimed the 5K title in 25:04 at this past Saturday’s 36th annual Goshen Gallop. The challenging trail race attracted 85 runners.

Elisa Bradley, 30, of Portland, Maine, was the women’s 10K winner (49:06) and Caitlin Canty, who was listed in race results as 64 years old and from Proctor, won the women’s 5K in 29:30.

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Opinion: Gas tax should only be used to fix infrastructure

Posted on July 24, 2014 |
By Addison Independent



Dear Mr. Lynn,

As is sadly all too typical with your editorials, everything is presented with a liberal spin. The latest example is your editorial on the gas tax, where as usual Democrats are presented as the enlightened saviors of society in their never-ending battle to save us from the Republicans.

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Drivers duel in races at Devil's Bowl

Posted on July 24, 2014 |
By Addison Independent



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WEST HAVEN — Ron Proctor waited nearly two years to carry a checkered flag at Devil’s Bowl Speedway, but the wait became worth it as the veteran driver won the double-points Rutland Herald Mid-Season Championship in dominant fashion on Friday, July 18. Proctor headlined a list of winners that also included Bucko Branham, Jamy Begor, and Chris LaVair.

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