It's time to register for the Ripton Ridge Run!

The annual Ripton Ridge Run is only a month away, so it's time to register.

There is a 10K Run, a 5K Run, and a 5K Fun Walk.  The cost for each is $25.

Registration ends October 3, 2016 at 11:59pm EDT.

The Friends of the Ripton School invites runners and walkers of all levels to participate in a 10.4K loop run, a 5K run, or a 5K fun walk through Ripton, VT on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9th during peak foliage season. Lunch will be available during and following the race. A raffle and awards ceremony will follow with prizes for top runners and medallions for winners in each age group. All proceeds benefit the Ripton Elementary School.

REGISTRATION: On-line registration is available Sept.1-Oct.3 or to the first 125 registrants. Paper registration and race day registration will remain open until day of race. The on-line registration fee is $25 adults, $15 children (15 and under) and seniors (65+). A credit card transcation charge will be added to the registration fee. Fee includes a great lunch, raffle, awards and, for the first 175 paid entrants, a long-sleeved t-shirt. Racers may opt not to get a t-shirt -- subtract $5.00. Lunch may be limited to the first 200 registrants. Multiple registrations are possible with a single transaction and the transaction fee will adjust.

COURSE: Courses start and finish at the Ripton Elementary School on the Ripton-Lincoln Road. They traverse roads in Ripton and the Green Mt. National Forest and include water stops. The 10.4K course will be run counterclockwise.

LOCATION/TIME: Check in is at the Ripton Elementary School between 11:00-12:00. The races begin at 12:30.

You can find out more about the race at the Run's official site., or by emailing the director.

Addison County Gospel Choir Performs At the Ripton Community House

A musical event is coming up this weekend:

Addison County Gospel Choir Performs At the Ripton Community House 

This unique and highly talented group of singers and musicians will be performing at the Ripton Community House Saturday August 6 starting at 7 pm. A 35 member chorus with a FULL back up band performing music from Jeffrey L. Ames, Hank Williams,, Stephen Schwartz and traditional spirituals with modern and traditional arrangements such as Witness and He Gave Me Water. This concert has no admission. Free will offering to support music purchase and continued restoration of the Ripton Community Church. A truly unique concert with a 15 + year history. 

For additional information please contact Lisa Knickerbocker at lmk88keys at gmail dotcom. Or 802 779 2704. Get ready...to dance and sing!

Town tag sale on July 30

On Saturday, July 30th, Ripton residents are holding a tag sale in the town center.

Here's information from a recent FrontPorchForum posting:

Event: Jul 30, 2016, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
RESIDENTS OF RIPTON:
Sign up for a space at the
RIPTON HOLLOW
TAG SALE
SATURDAY
JULY 30
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
IN THE VILLAGE CENTER
ON RT. 125
$5 for a Space and 1 Table
$5 for each extra Table we provide
Donations of all or part of your proceeds for the restoration and program
of the Ripton Community Church
will be appreciated!
Call Norm at 388-0338 

Thanks to Roger Barkin for sharing this.

Ripton Fire Department cookout coming up

On July 30th Ripton Volunteer Fire and Rescue will host a cookout and open house.  From 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM you can eat, chat, and explore.  Bring a side dish and join your neighbors. Fun activities for the kids.  

Ripton Historical Society at the Expo this weekend

The Ripton Historical Society will be presenting throughout the Vermont History Expo this weekend.

The theme of the conference, and of our presentation, is the role of water in Vermont's history.

The events runs on June 18 and 19, from 8 am until 5 pm.  Come join us!

Community church gathering this Thursday

This Thursday evening the Ripton Community Church will host a community gathering.  Organizers invite us to a time of "support, friendship, health, compassion and joy.

Come Sing Songs, Share Stories, and Enjoy Good Soup and Bread."

Things start at 6 pm:

You can ask for more information by calling 802 388-6107.

Election day news

Yesterday was election day, and I'll summarize the latest.

A nice detail: this picture of our community house was on the New York Times front page:

Ripton passed its budget (source), as did most towns.

In town elections, all unopposed candidates won.  For the one contested seat, Perry Hanson narrowly defeated Dick Collitt for Select Board, 116 votes to 112 (source).

Act 46 passed all seven ACSU towns as of around 10 pm election night,along with four other districts,  so board unification will proceed.
Votes were as follows:

Bridport

Yes:334 No:98

Cornwall      

Yes:404  No:63    

Middlebury  

Yes:1631 No:278

Ripton        

Yes: 150  No:93

Salisbury  

Yes: 251 No:78

Shoreham

Yes: 305 No:143

Weybridge

Yes: 329 No:39

Given Act 46 approval, people from all seven towns elected representatives to the new Addison County Supervisory District (ACSD).  Broken down by town of residency and votes received:

Bridport: Suzanne Buck

Suzanne Buck - 1538
Rick Scott - 1182

Cornwall: Peter Conlon

Peter Conlon - 2975

Middlebury: Victoria Jette, JP Rees, Ruth Hardy, Jason Duquette-Hoffman, Lorraine Morse, Steve Orzech, Josh Quinn

Victoria Jette - 2716
JP Rees - 2105
Ruth Hardy - 2540
Jason Duquette-Hoffman - 2356
Lorraine Morse, - 2643
Steve Orzech - 2068
Josh Quinn – 2300

Ripton: Perry Hanson

Bryan Alexander - 993
Perry Hanson - 1033
Jerome Shedd - 498

Salisbury: Jennifer Nuceder

Jennifer Nuceder - 2800

Shoreham: Nick Causton

Nick Causton - 2741

Weybridge: Chris Eaton

Christoper Eaton - 2754

Here's how Riptonites voted for the school board.

In the presidential primary, Ripton folks leaned towards Bernie Sanders (source) (another source):

Democratic: Sanders 190, Clinton 26
Republican: Trump 13, Kasich 10, Cruz 5, Rubio 4, Carson 1, Paul 1