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By Representative Catherine

The final days of the 2016 Legislative session are rapidly approaching. The speaker of the House has estimated Saturday, May 7, as the latest possible date for adjournment. It is difficult at this time to provide a complete update on bills because many of the major pieces of legislation are still being debated and negotiated. As of this writing, the Senate Appropriations Committee and Senate Finance Committee are continuing their work on the state budget and the revenue plan. Once these two bills are passed out of the Senate, the House will consider the proposed changes. It is most likely these two major pieces of legislation will be settled in a Committee of Conference; it is the responsibility of the Committee of Conference, made up of members from both the Senate and the House, to discuss differences, find agreement, and recommend a bill to the House and Senate for passage. The House Education Committee and the Committee on House Ways and Means worked together to present recommendations regarding the statewide education tax rates and other education finance and tax measures. As passed by the House H.853 and now being considered in the Senate the bill includes the following: Sets nonresidential property tax rate at $1.53 (down .005 over last year) and the average statewide homestead property tax rate at $1.52 (up .002 over last year). Maintains the current excess spending threshold at 121% of the state wide average. In 2020 the excess spending threshold will be lowered to 119%. Creates a process to address “unfunded Mandates” making future legislative decisions to become the state’s fiscal responsibility.

ine Convenes a study group to examthe viability of moving merged districts to an aggregate common level of appraisal (CLA). Requires the Joint Fiscal Office to provide an Education Fund Outlook at least twice a year to the Emergency Board. Requires the Joint Fiscal Office to analyze and report on two different proposed changes to education tax cal-

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based system and the second focuses on cost containment using a base spending amount. Requires the Agency of Education to recommend a process to examine how “equalized per pupil” are counted – the process for determining student count and the homestead tax rate. H.859 – and act relating to special education creates a pilot for 10 school districts to develop innovative special education work leading to better results at reduced costs. Districts that are chosen to participate through an application process will receive a 50% match. The bill tasks the University of Vermont with studying and recommending changes to special education funding. This bill is under consideration in the Senate Education Committee. H.865 – a bill to promote the development of workforce housing for middle income Vermonters passed the house and is now being considered by the Senate. The bill creates a pilot program to develop housing for working families. Two workforce housing projects would be developed, each comprising of 12 independent dwelling units; one located in an area with a population of 10,000 or less and the other in a municipality whose population exceeds 10,000. The bill also extends a first-time home buyer down payment assistance program, first passed in 2015 and proven to be very successful in enabling more citizens to become homeowners in Vermont. These loans are repaid when the main mortgage is refinanced or the home is sold. The average age of these new homeowners is 31 and homes thus far have been purchased in 11 of Vermont’s 14 counties, including Caledonia County and Washington County. To learn more visit: www.vhfa.org. To follow actions of the legislature or to check the status of bill visit www.leg.state.vt.us or contact me for information. I can be reached at: kittytoll@live.com ktoll@leg.state.vt.us

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OUNTRY

Summer is soon to be here and I hope it is a sunnier one than last year, but we can’t take orders and have them delivered, so we take what we can get. We make sure we have some drought resistant plants in with some of our regulars that never seem to fail us. Kale and potatoes are just a few that are our favorites and seem to give us a great crop year after year. We oftentimes save our seed and use them for the following year; when it comes to tomatoes it seems to work just fine. Some of our winter squash and summer squash seeds seem to do well, too. We enjoy the surprise of what crops do best, as it seems to differ year to year, but we always have something, so we never starve. We plant beans, tons, and tons of beans. They are full of water-soluble fiber and protein. There are so many ways to cook up beans and so many different kinds of beans. I love bean burgers, they are probably my favorite. My partner and I mix things up a bit by adding different veggies in making the burgers, and we use different spices, too. Sometimes, we add cheese. We are definitely not vegetarians, but we have increased the volume of veggies we eat as part of an anti-inflammatory diet, also leaving out gluten We tend to breathe better, and my hands don’t swell up overnight anymore. It is definitely something to look into, and it is natural, too. We figure the good money we pay for organic food is worth it, because it

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means fewer trips to the doctor. This diet we are on is also called the Mediterranean diet. It is actually easy to get into it, and different types of curry are fun to play with in whipping up a veggie or egg dish. It is so important to eat well and to get the nutrients we need; so many things can go wrong if we don’t. Maybe we can’t cure disease, but we can certainly improve our chances of being healthy if we eat properly, healthfully! We do eat cheese, eggs and chicken, but we get it at the Co-op in Montpelier. We figure the cost of eating well is offset by the fact that we feel better and don’t have as many physical complaints, and, as far as mental health, it can definitely benefit from good healthy food being put into your body. I am totally sold, as I said, my health has improved and I am more motivated to be healthier incorporating exercise as part of my health regimen. I feel better, so I engage in more physical activity. It is a win-win and an opportunity to increase the longevity of my life, as well as the quality of my life. It is up to you, of course, and for those of you who think you can’t afford it, I implore you to find a way to do so. Whether or not you grow your own food or not, it is so very important to be healthy to enjoy all the benefits that life has to offer. In Peace &Love Laura Lee Smith. fizgigdragon@aol.com

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Works by Janet Van Fleet Featured

Guests enjoy art and conversation during the April opening reception at The Front Gallery in Montpelier. The gallery shows work by 16 artists, including Cabot artist Janet Van Fleet. Receptions are free and open to the public, and the next one is on May 6, 4-8:00 p.m.. The Front Gallery celebrates its first anniversary at the May 6, 2016, Montpelier Art Walk. The gallery of contemporary art at 6 Barre Street will be open from 4-8:00 p.m. on May 6, with a brandnew exhibit of artists' work, great refreshments, and a guarantee of interesting conversation. Glen Coburn Hutcheson, who opened the cooperative space last May, is delighted that the project is thriving. "I put together a diverse, high-quality group of 12 regional artists, and we've added a few more since, to arrive at our current group of 16. Each show, which changes every five weeks or so, has been a knockout. I'm also really pleased that we are making regular sales to art buyers!" The Anniversary Show that opens on May 6 will feature recent or new works by the gallery’s members that include sculptors Jesse Cooper, Hasso Ewing, Chris Jeffrey, Clara Kazarov, John Matusz and Janet Van Fleet, painters Alana LaPoint, Glen Coburn Hutcheson, James Secor, Michelle Lesnak, and Melora Kennedy, design/builder Ben Cheney, photographer Maayan Kasimov, collage artists Deluxe Unlimited and Hannah Morris, and mixed media artist Alice Dodge. Hours are 4-8:00 p.m. on Fridays and 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. on Saturdays, or by appointment at 802-8395349.

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Joe’s Pond Ice-Out Winner

The clock stopped for the Joe's Pond IceOut Contest on April 12, 2016, at 5:04 p.m. The lucky winner is Pamela Swift, who lives with her parents in Barre, VT, and is a student at UVM. Pamela will receive a check for over $5,000. There will be a short presentation ceremony sometime in May at the Public Fishing Access at Joe's Pond. Further details will be on the Joe's Pond website, w. joespondvermont.com. The Joe's Pond IceOut Committee thanks the community for your support.

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By Jane Brown

The Cabot Historical Society building has a wealth of historical artifacts in it, all organized and waiting for anyone interested to come in, look around and learn. One of the interesting exhibits is in a glass cabinet on the east wall, first floor. It has a collection of pictures and artifacts, including the world famous A. M. Foster sap spouts and other maple syrup making tools. Alonzo and Elsie Foster came to Cabot from Calais in 1866. They bought the Thomas Lyford place, where the Burtt’s Apple Orchard is today. There was a fine maple orchard on the farm when Alonzo came there, and he probably used wooden spouts, or spiles, in the first years of sugaring. He may have used troughs to hold the sap and gathered it using a neck yoke with two large wooden buckets. However, 1866 was about that time thin metal spouts were first introduced, and Alonzo no doubt used those, but he imagined a better design. Alonzo’s sap spout was unique in that it was made of cast iron with a square shank that was driven into the tree, making a tighter fit than earlier designs. There was a flange so it couldn’t be driven too far into the tree, it had a hook on the underside to hang

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Sap Spout

a bucket, and another on top to attach a cover to keep rain, snow and debris out of the bucket. The A. M. Foster spout was patented on June 19, 1894. Alonzo’s daughter, Linie, married Payson Walbridge and they carried on the tradition of sugaring, holding large “sugarin’ off” parties each spring, and folks from all over town came by to enjoy sugar on snow and warm maple syrup right out of the evaporator.

Maple Glen was eventually sold to Robert and Barbara Davis, who continued using the sugar orchard, building a state-of-the-art maple facility at their home near the corner of Cabot Plains Road and the Bayley Hazen Road. Now the Burtt family sugars in the same orchard Alonzo did. Although those big old trees he labored over are gone, offspring of those beautiful old maples are laced each year with miles of plastic tubing, carrying on the tradition of sugaring. You’ll find more about sugaring in Cabot on the website, www.cabot history.com, and you are welcome to stop by the Historical Society building whenever we are open, or contact Bon-

will arrange to have someone open the museum for you.

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Alice C. Holloway

Alice C. (Martel) Holloway, 82, of West Springfield, MA, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Berlin, N.H., January 14, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Nadeau) Martel. Alice grew up in Vermont and moved to Massachusetts in 1968. She worked at the Southworth Paper Company for 15 years and also the Notion Thread Company. Her first husband, Roland Holloway Sr., died in 1962, and her second husband, Henry Holloway, died in 1992.

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Velma U. Smith

Velma U. Smith, 85, of Cabot, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin, VT. Velma, the only child of Bernard and Arreca (Gamble) Urban of Cabot, was born on April 24, 1931. She attended schools in Cabot and earned a bachelor's degree in English from Lyndon State College. Later, she earned her master's degree from Plymouth State College, in Plymouth, NH. Lifelong learning is the only description for Velma's passion for education. Her work at the University of Vermont, Norwich University and the Barre City schools supported and defined the educational experience of students from age three to freshman embarking on their college career. She married Morin Smith in 1952. They later divorced in 1980. Velma retired from the education field in 1991 and embarked on another of her passions, traveling. With her companion, Leland Ennis, she traveled to all 50 U.S.

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Mark H. Brochu

Mark Henry Brochu, 58, of Walden died peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2016, in the loving care of his sister, Nancy Casey and Sandra Menella in Cabot. He was born July 5, 1958, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Henry E. and Theresa (Dorval) Brochu. He attended Cheshire, CT, public schools. He worked in the repair and maintenance of Servo Motors and owned and operated Prospect Armatures in Connecticut. Mark loved the outdoors, fishing and his Harley. He has now been given his wings to ride that yellow line in heaven. Survivors include: two children: Brianna Brochu and Megan Brochu , both of Harwinton, CT., a sister, Nancy A. Casey and her significant other, David Glidden of Cabot; Don Brochu, Jr., and Beth, Alice and Bob Magoon, all of Walden; several nieces and nephews. Mark was predeceased by a brother, Donald E. Brochu, Sr. A very special thank you to Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice. Sin-

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She leaves her children, Roland Jr. and his wife Darlene, Paul and his wife Linda, Helen Holloway, Elaine Parent and her husband John, and David and his wife Rose all of West Springfield, MA; her siblings, Nelson Martel of Agawam, Norman Martel of Burlington, VT, Agnes West of Johnson, VT., Nora LaCroix of Burlington, VT, and Rita Aremburg of N. Concord, VT; her ten grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two great-greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by her sister, Lee Lund. Funeral services were Friday, April 8, at the Sayles Funeral Home in St. Johnsbury, VT, followed by burial at Durant Cemetery in Cabot. Sayles Funeral Home is handling arrangements locally in Vermont. states, including Alaska, and all provinces in Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador. Trips were made with her family to Mexico and England to research her family history. Many of the collectibles that Velma possessed were actually a memory of each of the trips she enjoyed. She took traveling seriously. On a three-month trip across Canada, she broke her arm. The only detour in the planned trip was to a hospital to have her arm set and then they were back on the road. She leaves behind her companion of 34 years, Leland Ennis; daughter-in-law Chere Smith; grandsons Chip and Ralph Lamell; and stepdaughters Gloria Abbiati and Marjie Ennis Floyd. Besides, her parents, two aunts, Lottie Gunzel and Jessie Davis, and one son, Montgomery Smith, predeceased her. A celebration of her life was held Saturday, April 16, 2016, at the Durant Cemetery in Lower Cabot. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Central Ver-

Montpelier, VT 05601. Arrangements are in the care of des Groseilliers Funeral Home, Church Street, Hardwick. cere gratitude to friends and neighbors, Ruth, Betty, Sandra, Gene and Kenneth of Cabot Commons, for the thoughtfulness and generosity that was shown to Mark and his sister during this difficult time. You are all special angels. All services will be at the convenience of his family. Arrangements are in the care of Dian R. Holcomb of Northern Vermont funeral Service, 60 Elm Street, Hardwick.

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Recycling

The Northeast Kingdom Waste Management District (NEKWMD ) anticipates a busy summer of collecting recyclables and other materials. A number of events are scheduled, including collections for bulky wastes and household hazardous wastes. For times and locations, visit the District website at www.nekwmd.org. Please note that Cabot will not be hosting either of these events during 2016. Electronics can be recycled at 21 locations in the District (not yet including Cabot). Computers, peripherals, televisions and other electronics are collected for free. Please check the NEKWMD website for locations near you. Vermont’s new Universal Recycling law calls for trash to be charged on a unit basis, either by weight or by the bag. At the same time, it phases in landfill bans on certain recyclable materials, leaf and yard debris, clean wood debris, and food scraps. The law also provides more opportunities for residents to separate recyclables and food scraps, as well as leaf and yard debris. Timelines for various items to be phased out of landfill disposal allows for the District to work with the private sector in the continuing expansion of infrastructure needed to recycle and compost valuable materials.

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By Karen Mueller-Harder

In March, Cabot Community Theater had a very successful weekend of performances of Oscar Wilde's comedy, "The Importance of Being Earnest," directed by Megan Walker. Audiences were very enthusiastic, and had high praise for the acting and directing. This production was staged as a benefit, with all proceeds from the performances going directly to local organizations. A total of $400 was raised, which enabled us to make donations to the Cabot Fire Department, Cabot Ambulance, The Cabot Chronicle, and Twin Valley Senior Center, and 34 items were collected for the Onion River Food Shelf. As part of our community outreach, we took the show on the road, and performed for the residents at the Craftsbury Community Care Center. Folks at these assisted living apartments are generally not able to easily travel, and so have no access to live theater, so the cast of “Earnest” unanimously decided to bring the show to them! They were a warm and appreciative audience, and the venture was a

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Maintaining the recycling infrastructure in 49 northeast Vermont towns requires a significant yearly operating budget. The NEKWMD is the only waste district in Vermont that approves its budget by an Australian ballot vote in each member town on Town Meeting Day. Vermont’s other 12 Districts have their appointed Supervisors approve their budgets. The NEKWMD is now examining a change to its Charter to allow Supervisors to approve the budget in an effort to streamline the budget process and reduce the need for Australian ballot in Towns that have no other Australian ballot votes. As always, keep those recyclable items clean and sorted. A complete list of items that can be recycled is available at the recycling center on Sawmill Road and at the NEKWMD website: www.nekwmd.org. Hours are from 8:30 a.m. until noon only every Saturday. Trash disposal is available for a fee, and a large roll-off is on site for metal recycling. Over the summer, plans are afoot to expand the Cabot recycling center and begin to collect more items. Stay tuned. Ben Davis

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great success—we plan to do this again any time we have a production which will travel well! The CCT Improv Workshop, which met weekly this past winter, performed for attendees of this year’s Maple Fest, entertaining the audience in CSPAC with improvised monologues and theater games. Thanks to a grant from UDAG, CCT now owns a handsome weatherproof banner we can use to let folks in town know when a performance is in the offing! It arrived just a bit before our show this year, so there was only time to hang it on the outer wall of CSPAC, but we hope to have it in a more visible spot next time. Looking ahead to summer: Cabot Community Theater, in conjunction with the Recreation Committee, will be leading a theater camp the week of July 11-15 for kids in grades 3 and up. We will meet in the mornings, Monday through Friday, and have a performance on July 15. Watch the June Chronicle and Front Porch Forum for more information!

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Amazing Grace

On Monday, April 18, in the late afternoon, we received a call from a woman who had a kitten who "was in bad shape". She had received the kitten from another woman who "didn't want her anymore". The kitten, an all black feline girl, was about eight weeks old. And her right eye was huge, like a very large white marble. And the kitten's face was covered in pus. We determined that she needed help fast, so several volunteers took her over to Littleton Area Veterinary Emergency Services (LAVES). The vets there felt that her eye had somehow been punctured and that it was so infected, it needed to be removed. The KAS volunteers named the kitten "Grace" because she just took her whole ordeal with grace. Grace is recovering now in her foster home. She is wonderfully friendly, playful, and outgoing. of any situation...with grace. But, of She will be a joy to have in any home. She simply knows how to make the best course, we will make sure she has the best of the best.

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Tonsillitis Awareness

Transitioning weather patterns, like going from winter to spring, frequently trigger wellness changes in dogs and occasionally cats. Dogs have tonsils in the back of the throat just as humans do. When tonsils are fighting off an infection, they appear red and swollen. Tonsillitis with no underlying cause occurs most often in small breeds. Tonsillitis causes the dogs to gag as if something was stuck in their throat. They will also lick nonedible items, such as the floor, furniture, etc. Loss of appetite is common. Other symptoms that may occur are an elevated temperature and difficulty eating and drinking. Excessive salivation may be observed, and sometimes the dog will not show any symptoms at all. People usually assume the dog has something stuck in its throat, but the reality is swollen tonsils. Antibiotics are usually given for two to three weeks to treat both the infection and the inflammation. Tonsillitis can be caused by a virus or bacterial infection. It is not contagious from dog to dog or to humans. Removal of the tonsils

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By Roland (Slim) Payne

Spring has finally come around, and you have to love it. By the time you read this, you should have your apple trees pruned and start getting your garden ready for summer. I hope my garlic is ok. The plants came out of the ground about one month ago, they look ok for now, but I don't think they like to thaw and freeze, but that happened all winter. Time will tell. I planted some chestnut seeds last fall, I hope they come up. I also started some hazelnuts last year; three came up and did well last summer, but with no snow cover, I am sure it didn't help them. Bush Honeysuckle will be leafing out in a couple of weeks if it stays warm; the way I find mine is go around the edge of fields and hedge rows as soon as leaves

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is rarely recommended, because they play a vital role in fighting off infections. Updated vaccinations should be postponed until the tonsillitis is not present anymore. If your dog is showing any symptoms of distress and you think he may be ill, call your vet immediately. You can mix a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and a teaspoon of pure honey with warm water to dissolve the honey then place in dose syringe which has no needle and place in the corner of his or her mouth. You can also try lime juice in warm water with a little honey. Another remedy is chamomile tea, lemon juice and a little honey. Administering small amounts every couple of hours is better than giving it all at once, and will reduce chances of choking. Any of the remedies will help with inflammation and pain. If you feel your dog is not improving, do not hesitate to contact your veterinarian. April Frost Animalvisions.org

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break open and mark them with surveyor’s tape, orange or yellow, so they are easy to see, then cut and treat them from last of August to first of October. Honeysuckle are one of the first plants to grow leaves, and if you are not sure, cut a branch the size of a pencil or smaller, and it will be hollow.

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Tuesday, 5/3

Playgroup 9:30 a.m. Children up to 5 years old, meet on third floor of Willey building in Cabot. Bring your own rideon toy and snacks, if you wish. Play and hear a story at 10:30 a.m. Story hour. For more information, contact Casey Clifford, sewsewcrazy888@yahoo.com.

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Thursday, 5/5

Tai Chi 8 Postures 5-6:00 p.m., Willey Building, Cabot. Great place to start Tai Chi. The postures are simple and well instructed. Assists with balance and concentration, stretching and strengthening your body and mind. Classes are FREE. Suggested donation $5. Call 802-4246088 or email taichivt@gmail.com to register.

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Friday, 5/6

Friday 6 :00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The largest inventory of Dansko, Sanitas and Klogs in the state. Over 20 shoes and sandals will be there. Try, Love and Buy them. Uniforms: Cherokee, Koi, Wonder Wink, Barco and more. Payment accepted: cash, MasterCard and VISA. Holiday Inn Hotel, Burlington. 1068 Williston Rd. South Burlington.

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It is Green Up Vermont Day!! Keep

Vermont Green and Clean!! VAST has partnered with Green Up Day in keeping trails clean, a tradition for VAST clubs and one way to show respect and gratitude to landowners. VAST and Green Up want to help you organize your Spring Trail Cleaning with free garbage bags and free drop-off locations. You can get your bags at VAST Office at 26 Vast lane in Berlin. In Cabot, Green Up trash bags available at Harry’s Hardware and Town Clerk’s Office. Roadside trash only may be dropped off at the Cabot Fire Station between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Tire Collection $4 per tire (up to 19”), larger tires additional cost. For Further Information for Cabot, contact: Gary

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or go to the How to Participate page at www.greenupvermont.org.

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Iain MacHarg Fundraiser for Youth

Services 7:00 p.m. Concert on the Scottish bagpipes and with one of the region's leading pipers. Cost $8-$10 Adults, Children FREE Come join us at Fritz's Barn

Kids' Day!! Climb on Board at the Union Street Station in Burlington. 45-minute round trip train rides departing Burlington Union Station at One Main Street. Adults $10, Children ride FREE! Train departs Union Station. For more information, visit website www.rails-vt.com.

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Chandler's Special Mother's Day

concert 4:00 p.m. Molly Mason and Jay Ungar at the Chandler Music Hall in Randolph. Sharing the heart and soul of American roots music. For tickets www.Chandler-Arts.org Contact for more information: Emily Crosby outreach@chandler-arts.org or 802-4310204. Mother's Day Train Treat Mom to a very special Mother's Day train ride through scenic Champlain Valley, then explore downtown Middlebury where you can enjoy brunch and shopping before the train goes back to Burlington. Tickets: Adults $35, Children $30, children under 3 FREE. For Tickets go to tix publicwhistle.com. Union Street, Burlington.

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Letter Carriers Food Drive “Stamp

Out Hunger”. Postal workers collect the food along their delivery routes and turn over to local shelter. Place your nonperishable food items in a bag nearby your mailbox or bring your items to your Post Office. Canned goods/ vegetables, beans and soups, cereals, peanut butter, rice and pasta. Please check expiration dates on items. For more information, call any Green Mountain United Way

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Mackenzie hot dogs, chips and soda for sale outside!

The Town of Marshfield Planning Commission needs your input now regarding current zoning, what is and what is not working, and how to make changes that do work. At this Forum we will begin to look at our current Zoning Districts, maps, our Town Plan, how we have recently cleaned up our zoning, how we implement “Rural Character”, and how our current Zoning may be negatively influencing Rural Character.

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Summer Recreation Camps

June 20 - 24, Soccer from 8:00 a.m. additional camp your child atto 12:00 non for grades K through 4 and grades 5 through 8 on the school playground and Common. June 27 – July 1, Dance from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 9, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, grades 2 through 6 at the Willey Building.

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July 25 - 29, Basketball camp from

8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon for grades K through 4 and from 12:00 noon to 3:30 p.m. for grades 5 through 8 in the Gym. The price for each camp above is $60. There is a discount of $5 off each tends. There is also a sibling discount of $5 per sibling. Cabot recreation is asking for a $20 refundable deposit to hold your child's spot at camp. The remainder balance is due on the first day of camp. Sign up flyers will be going home with students at school soon. You may also email the recreation committee for the online sign up form. For more information or questions, please email cabotrecreation@gmail.com or call

We are also looking at setting up an all-day outdoor camp for middle school and high school students and possibly an ultimate Frisbee camp; more information to come. If you are a high school student in need of community service hours, please contact a recreation committee member. The recreation committee is always in need of volunteer help. If you are able to assist, please let us know.

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Cabot’s Linda Johnson

Linda Johnson, Executive Director of Prevent Child Abuse Vermont, received a Special Recognition award from KidSafe Collaborative. The KidSafe Collaborative recognized individuals and partnerships working on the “front lines” of child protection in Chittenden County at their Annual Outstanding Service Awards Luncheon on April 28, 2016 . Held annually in April, which is national Prevent Child Abuse month, the luncheon honors members of the community working to support families and protect children from abuse and neglect and highlights the challenges they face every day. University of Vermont Children’s Hospital Chief of Pediatrics Dr. Lewis First helped present the honors as Master of Ceremonies. Many of Vermont’s most dedicated and skilled social workers, volunteers, counselors, and teachers as well as business, government and community leaders and citizens attended the awards to honor this important work. The honorees share extraordinary human interest stories of helping families in crisis.

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By Cecilia Gulka

Cabot Girl Scouts have had a very busy and successful cookie season. In addition to individual sales, the girls sold cookies at the annual school meeting, the annual town meeting and at Maple Fest. All told, over 4,000 boxes of cookies were sold, earning the Cabot girls over $2,000 to support their activities. They also collected 100 boxes of assorted donated cookies to deliver to the Cabot Fire Department and Ambulance Service, as a thank you for their service. We wish to thank everyone in the community for the tremendous support of this important fundraising activity. The Cabot girls joined their peers from the Maple Leaf GS Community for an afternoon of gymnastics at Kingdom Gymnastics in January and Cosmic Bowling at Gold Crown Lanes in February. They have been invited to attend a community bridging ceremony in St. Johnsbury in May. Bridging ceremonies in Girl Scouting recognize the girls as they transition from one level of GS to the next. In the United States, girl scouting is divided according to grade levels. Daisies are for girls in grades K &

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Cabot School Principal’s

As spring finally arrives, we've been invigorated with a series of events that inspire connection with our community, bring us out of our winter shadows, and provide some great learning and growth opportunities, as well as opportunities for community members to see our kids at their best. Made possible through a generous grant from the Nellie Mae Foundation and the strong work of Rebecca Nally and Tamara Feldman, 45 members of our community gathered together to view Beyond Measure and join in discussing a shared vision for inspired learning. The next week, our high school students and faculty also viewed the film, and did some design thinking of our own, sketching out an early framework for a communication and leadership strategy to encourage positive communication between students and teachers around learning. There's still time to participate in the discussion about the type of learning we want to see in our children's future (and present). The next film in our series, Most Likely to Succeed, will be shown on April 30 at 5:00 p.m. in CSPAC. Come on out, enjoy a free dinner, and join in the conversation! Register at cabotschool.eventbrite.com. Our elementary students participated in an important conversation as well this April, engaging in a Reading to End Racism event coordinated by community member Janet Van Fleet. Nine volunteers from around Central Vermont came to school on Thursday, April 7th and read stories to our PK-6 classes, teaching skills and strategies to counter the negative effects of racism. Students and volunteers alike reported the event to be successful and had a great time together.

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Scout News

1, Brownies for grades 2 & 3, Juniors for grades 4 & 5, Cadettes for grades 6,7 & 8, Seniors for grades 9 & 10 and Ambassadors for grades 11 & 12. A special thank you is extended to Holly Kruse for helping the Junior girls earn their Digital Photography badge and to Donna Ferrario and Lynn Talamini for helping them to earn their cooking badges. We would also like to recognize and thank high school student Natalie Mudgett for her assistance with Daisy & Brownie meetings. The Daisies and Brownies are planning to go to the water park at Jay Peak with some of their cookie money. Junior girls are trying to decide whether to join them or to plan an overnight trip to a museum, instead. Additional money earned will pay for all the badges and awards they earned this year and to support their activities next year. Due to unexpected circumstances, we found ourselves with cookies of all kinds returned to us after the sale officially ended, which we now need to sell. Please e-mail leader, Darci Herdling (darciherdling@yahoo.com) if you would like to purchase some.

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Update

As the weather improves, I've been inspired to see a strong increase in physical activity on our campus, thanks to... you guessed it...more community volunteers! Coached by Elena Gustavson, an intrepid group of runners in grades 5-8 have joined together to build up running fitness through games, strength training, stretches and group runs. The group meets on Mondays and Fridays from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m., and these kids are having a great time! For grades 9-12, Peter Stratman and Darrin Dezotelle have joined forces to get Cabot's brand-new Ultimate Frisbee team off the ground, practicing on the Common after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. In physical education classes, a partnership with Local Motion of Burlington's Bike Smart program has brought a trailer of 40 bikes to campus. One final act of volunteer greatness our grades 3 and 4 students will return next week to a new, exciting coatroom brought to us by Lynn Lehoe, Tamara Feldman and their families. This is a prototype for future low-cost, high impact, community-driven campus improvements. Be on the lookout for a summer community service initiative being announced soon, as a joint partnership between the school and recreation committee. Lynn and Tamara have been bright sources of positive energy and dedication to improving the school and community experience for everyone, and we are grateful for their service. In "The Prophet", Kahlil Gibran teaches us "work is love made visible". With deep gratitude for all of the ways in which folks have made their love for this community visible, I look forward to working with everyone.

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Cabot Community

Contra and square dancing is part of Vermont’s heritage, and Cabot is fortunate to have our very own monthly dance right here in town, with instruction and live music! This dance is very much enjoyed by those who have come, but we’d love to see more of you there! The dance is extremely welcoming and friendly to beginners, and we are happy to have people of all ages attend. You can come with your family or friends, or all by yourself--no partner is required.

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Goddard College,

On Friday, May 20, at 7:00 p.m., Cabot School’s The Limes will celebrate the Tenth anniversary of the school’s unique popular music project. The band will be holding a very special performance at Goddard College’s Haybarn Theatre, in which they will celebrate the release of their new album and welcome back Limes alum from the last ten years to sit in and perform. “It will be an incredible experience for the students to perform in this historic venue with the support of a professional sound and lighting crew. Since the late 1960’s, the Haybarn stage has been graced by an impressive array of bands, such as Black Sabbath, King Crimson, Phish, Ani DiFranco . . . not to mention the many amazing and essential Vermont bands that have also played there. It’s a privilege to know that The Limes can add this feather in their cap,” says Cabot music educator Brian Boyes. Over the course of the past school year, The Limes have played nearly 20 shows and are currently recording a full length album that will debut at the Haybarn show. Proceeds from the show and the new album will support the student’s efforts as they prepare for a short tour in June. As part of their tour, they will be performing at an international conference on popular music in education hosted by Berklee College of Music in Boston. The

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Dancing

The “caller” teaches everyone the patterns of the dances, and prompts them as you go along, and there’s no prior knowledge expected. The moves are mostly things you already know how to do, like turning by the right elbow, and circling to the left. The dances are all done with a walking step, with no tricky footwork required! On Saturday, May 14, the last dance of the school year will be held at the Willey Building at 7:30 p.m. Robin Rus-

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Friday, May 20

band will also be performing in Portland, ME, and concluding their tour at Radio Bean as part of the Discover Jazz Festival in Burlington, VT. From the Motown sound to 1990's Irish rock, The Limes draw their inspiration from a wide musical spectrum to develop their unique covers and original repertoire. Equipped with an impressive nineperson vocal section, horns, mallet percussion and rhythm section, this ambitious 25-piece alt-pop ensemble strives to redefine the concept of school band. All of the business of the band - from songwriting to booking the band and handling finances is conducted by the students. In order to go on tour, they must raise the money through the act of being a band. This means creating merchandise, recording albums and putting on shows. Under the direction of Vermont musician and award-winning educator Brian Boyes, The Limes set a new standard for arts-infused project-based learning. “Providing real world learning opportunities for my students is a critical aspect of program,” says Boyes. “Placing the students in real-world situations in which they are required to think creatively and problem solve can be extremely empowering. It provides them with a sense of ownership for their work, as well as the opportunity to step out of the school classroom and into the professional world.”

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By Rita Copeland, Executive Director

April was National Volunteer month, and Twin Valley Senior Center wants to recognize their wonderful team of dedicated volunteers. On April 13 , volunteers met at the center for a special gathering and luncheon. During TVSC fiscal year of 2015, the volunteers donated 6,257 hours of their personal time to help the senior center. This is a huge amount of time and the reason that the communities we serve are able to have such a wonderful place to gather. So please, give a big thank you to the following TVSC volunteers if you come in contact with them. Each month we draw a volunteer’s name, present them with a certificate of appreciation and a TVSC Volunteer T-Shirt. Bailey, Ann Baker, Dwight Blanchard, Andy Boardman, Shirley Bolt, Betsey Boyle, Pat Brown, Betty Carpenter, Judy Condon, Susan Chesaux, Linda Craig, Cheryl Crampton, Susan Cushing, George DaCosta, Erica Denton, Ken DiMatteo, Tom/Jackie Douse, Gwen Ducharme, Brian & Jeanne Fowler, Joyce Jones, Becky Kelly-Kinnburgh , Camilla & Pam Libermann, Paul& Joyce

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C ENTER

Maynard, Marcia McNight, Maria Mennella, Sandra Morse, Bob Newhall, Caroline Pacheco, Hugette (Lu) Payne, Carla & Dick Phillips, Kass & Rich Rathburn, Ruth Rowan, Michaela Schrader, Rebecca Spooner, Merv Stevens, Burton & Charlotte Walesch, Ron Wheeler, William Annual Perennial Plant and Yard Sale May 7 & 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at TVSC Hamburgers –Hotdogs - Cheeseburgers and more If you have plants to donate, please call

A great time to get your Mothers Day plants. May 2016 - The Young at Heart Chorus will be performing at the Twin Valley Senior Center from 1-2:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. If you want to attend lunch at 12:15 p.m., we ask a donation of $5.00 (age 60+) and all others $6.00. Please stop by and see us, enjoy lunch and some great singing. TVSC is selling Raffle Tickets for the drawing of a load of gravel, donated by McCullough Crushing. May 23 Anita Tallman of Capstone will do a presentation on weatherization of your home. You may be eligible for this free service. Anita will have paperwork available and will also help you fill out the paperwork if you need assistance. Anita will speak before lunch at 11:45 a.m.-12:15p.m. Open to the public. AARP tax season has ended at TVSC. We were fortunate to have for the second year Jim McQuesten and Allen Ploof as the preparers. They do a terrific job and we hope they will return next year to our facility. This is a great service free to all Seniors, veterans and low income residents, regardless of town of residence. Jim and Allen prepared and filed electronically a total of 79 Tax Returns at TVSC.

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Meditation Group – First and Third

Tuesdays, May 3 and 17 – 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Meeting on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Daria Babbitt has been teaching meditation for over 25 years and will introduce different meditation techniques designed to reduce stress. There will also be time for discussion about various healing techniques and inner spiritual growth. This workshop is open to all and donations are gratefully accepted.

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Tai Chi 8 Postures - Thursdays 5:00-

6:00 p.m. This is a great way to start Tai Chi. The postures are simplified and can form the basis for further practice and more advanced study. Tai Chi helps with your balance and concentration and is often considered a moving meditation. Each class will also include stretching and strengthening. Classes are free; suggested donation of $5 per class is welcome. It is requested that no outdoor shoes be worn on the wooden floors. Barefeet or clean indoor shoes are suitable. Classes are offered by Marsha Kameron. She has been teaching Yang Style Tai Chi for the past six years. She has attended numerous Tai Chi workshops and has been studying with Andrew Townsend (a disciple of Grand Master Jesse Tsao). Call or email to register -taichivt@gmail.com or 802-4246088.

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England social dances that have

been danced for many generations in the town halls, barns, and kitchens around Vermont. The music is provided by piano and an assortment of fiddles, mandolins, guitars, and the occasional surprise instrument. Musicians are always invited to sit in and join with the fun of playing traditional dance tunes.

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Community Book Group – Wednes-

day, May 18 – 10:30 a.m. Cabot Community Book group generally meets the third Wednesday of the month. This month’s selection is Middlesex: A Novel by Jeffrey Eugenides. All are welcome to join in! Copies of the book will be available in the Cabot Public Library.

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Thank You!

Thanks so much to Jon Vara for demonstrating how to do basic bicycle maintenance and to Marsha Kameron for celebrating International Tai Chi day by offering an introduction to the Yang style tai chi and Qigong. Many thanks to the library’s numerous volunteers that help keep the library running smoothly Lorelai Bastress, Susan Dineen, Linda Gabrielson, Rose Houston, Gyuryeong Kim, Mekiah Smith and Beth Wade. Special thanks to Blue Christensen for spending many hours refurbishing our outside sign, saving us from having to buy a new one.

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Reminders:

• Tuesday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. ** Story Hour at 10:30 am ** • Wednesday 2:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. • Thursday • Saturday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. • Closed Sunday, Monday & Friday • ECHO Pass – Allows up to 2 adults and 3 youths, $4 each admission, into ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center in Burlington.

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Food Drive

The 24th annual National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive, appropriately named the Stamp Out Hunger campaign, is planned for Saturday, May 14, 2016, across the entire nation. This is the biggest one-day food drive in the U.S. that last year brought in nearly 71 million pounds of food at a time when food pantries everywhere are very low on staples for food insecure families. Since this drive began in 1992, a staggering 1.4 billion pounds have been donated. The NALC, U.S. Postal Service, the United Way and several other organizations partner each year to make this a successful food drive. Unfortunately, in this so-called land of plenty, families are going to bed hungry every night. In Vermont, nearly 8% of households are considered food insecure, meaning they do not have enough food and not enough money to buy food. They often substitute quality for quantity, buying less nutritious, higher calorie, but lower cost foods. This often leads to obesity and poor health. The beauty of this drive is that local postal workers collect the food along their delivery routes and turn the food over to our local food neighbors here at approximately 19,000 were collected in the ties that were delivered shelves, also in those The process is really the morning of May -perishable food items

clude outdated items will have to throw ernment regulations. Plan to do your providing a bag or help make a difference families in your neighborhood. information, call any Mountain United Way

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NALC

shelves to help our home. In May 2015, pounds of food GMUW five counto 24 food five counties. quite simple. On 14th, place your non in a bag near your mailbox and your letter carrier will pick it up. If you do not have a letter carrier, just bring your items to your post office and they will be happy to see that they get delivered to the nearest food shelf. Please remember that nonperishable foods are what are needed, for example, canned vegetables, soups, beans, rice, pasta, cereal, and peanut butter. Do not inas the food shelves these out as per gov-

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