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HaHardwick ◆ Greensborord ◆ Craftsburyw ◆ Wickolcott ◆ Walden ◆ Stannard Gazette ◆ Woodbury ◆ Calais ◆ Cabot ◆ Marshfield Wednesday, August 12, 2009 Volume 120, Number 31 Funding In Place, Ground Breaking Near For New Health Center by Tommy Gardner approached five area banks before ter, which will be built near the old HARDWICK — The St. Johns- the organization’s finance commit- Lamoille Valley Railway bed, on a bury non-profit organization North- tee reached an agreement with Com- site an old sawmill once occupied. ern Counties Health Care has settled munity National last week. Those were the two biggest on a bank to provide the bulk of Northern Counties received an hurdles Northern Counties had to money for a new $1.1 million health $882,000 shot of stimulus money jump before going ahead and search- care center, to be built at the base of last month, and will use $435,000 of ing for myriad contractors who will Slapp Hill. that for the new center. The rest of have a piece of the construction ac- According to Northern Coun- the stimulus money will be used to tion, Cooney said. The next step is to ties chief executive officer Kevin improve services in its other health put the various construction compo- Cooney, Community National Bank centers, in Island Pond and Con- nents — carpentry, cement-work, will loan the organization the cord. electrical, plumbing — out to bid. $740,000 needed to construct the “Things are going slowly but Cooney said this should hap- 6,500 square-foot medical center. steady,” Cooney said. pen quickly, in the next couple Community National is based in The health center was granted weeks, because he wants to have all Derby, and has about a dozen a permit from the Hardwick Devel- the variables identified in time for branches throughout Northern Ver- opment Review Board in late July. the next Northern Counties board mont. Cooney said the state has granted meeting, Aug. 26. He hopes to break Cooney said Northern Counties right-of-way status for the new cen- See FUNDING, Page Eight Wastewater Plant Springs A Leak, Town Locates Inspector Milfoil Liza LaCasse of Greensboro Bend inspects a Hobie Cat Catamaran for invasive species Sunday at Caspian Beach as this group Parts For A Bargain Price from East Montpelier watches. LaCasse shares the job with Liz Gebbie and Joe Ely. Boat inspections will be done until Labor Day weekend. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) by Tommy Gardner Gochey said, because the town al- Brimblecomb is under contract CABOT — After being informed ready had a spare lined up. with United Water, a New Jersey- of a leakage problem at the 8-year- “It’s not a big deal,” he said. based utility that boasts millions of old wastewater treatment plant, “Things are fine at the plant right customers from coast to coast, and town officials sealed a deal that could now.” was unable to comment publicly allow them to purchase refurbished But Gochey did note it is a sign about the wastewater plant or the replacement parts at one-fifth the the membranes in the plant are replacement parts. cost of new parts. reaching the end of their life expect- Town Clerk Tara Rogerson con- Circus Smirkus And GRACE According to Select Board mem- ancy. At the July Select Board meet- firmed she was asked by the Select ber Larry Gochey, the leak came in ing, Jim Brimblecomb, the chief Board to place a purchase order for one of the plant membranes, which plant operator suggested purchas- 18 membranes, so the town could are filters that allow passage of clean ing used membranes, which could lock in the $1,000 price. The differ- Find Federal Funds Stimulating water while blocking off solid waste. be found from $1,000 apiece. New ence for taxpayers between a pur The leak itself is not an emergency, membranes run about $5,000. See LEAK, Page Eight by Tommy Gardner present the gallery shows and stage Putnam said workshop direc- Smirkus for 12 years, helps recruit Art can stimulate the eyes and extravaganzas. tor Gray handles most of the logis- talent “from all over the world” for ears, but a couple local arts organi- According to GRACE executive tics, such as ordering supplies and the summer program and its annual zations also received some stimu- director Carol Putnam, the stimulus coordinating workshops. Stark man- circus performances around Ver- lating news, in the form of money money will pay for “about a quarter ages the gallery space at GRACE mont and New England, according Vermont Milk Company from the American Recovery and of (the) combined incomes” for the headquarters, in the Old Firehouse to LeClair. He noted the stimulus Reinvestment Act. organization’s workshop program on Mill Street. funds will allow Wunderle to begin Hardwick’s Grass Roots Art and director — Michael Gray — and its As the group prepares to start scouting as early as September, in- Community Effort (GRACE) and exhibition director — Kathy Stark. working on its budget for next year, stead of having to wait until next Prepares To Liquidate Greensboro’s Circus Smirkus were “We are pleased,” Putnam said of Putnam said the stimulus money spring because of a shortage of funds. each awarded stimulus money last the federal money. “This is for retain- helps solve a $10,000 dilemma in a “We would have had to dramati- by Tommy Gardner close its doors. A liquidation occurs “We don’t have a manager or a week. Executive directors for both ing those jobs. We’re just hoping we bad economy. cally reduce the amount of time HARDWICK — The Vermont when a company goes bankrupt and bookkeeper,” Burr said, “and I’m organizations are breathing sighs can keep all of our workshops going.” Circus Smirkus executive di- (Wunderle) is employed,” LeClair Milk Company, which launched its its assets and property are redis- not getting paid to do this. But we’ll of relief that their programs will be Those workshops are what es- rector Ed LeClair echoed that senti- said. “We would have then had to business in 2006 in the Hardwick tributed among its creditors. certainly file (for bankruptcy) as able to continue providing shows sentially define GRACE. The nonprofit ment, saying thanks to the stimulus really scramble next year.” Industrial Park, and which went In the case of VMC, the two soon as we can.” without breaking their budgets, for organization conducts workshops at funds, next year already looks a Saying nothing fuels success like out of business last month after main creditors are the Union Bank, Board members are also em- at least another year. nursing homes and senior centers and little brighter for the 22-year-old more success, LeClair said the Big three years, is now about to begin a which owns the property and the ployed full-time other places than GRACE received $10,000, and other places all around the state. The Greensboro institution. LeClair said Top Tour is the organization’s “flag new chapter: Chapter 7. building, and the Vermont Economic the now-defunct milk company. Circus Smirkus received $9,500. resultant art pieces are often featured the $9,500 will pay for about half of ship program and our biggest re- The milk company will begin Development Authority, which owns Burr is a vegetable farmer in Each of the organization’s executive in gallery exhibitions and slide shows. artistic director Troy Wunderle’s cruiting tool” for Circus Smirkus’s the process of liquidating its assets the milk company equipment. Ac- Monkton. Board member Chantale directors said the money will be used With its staff of six, GRACE conducts annual salary. annual summer camp in Craftsbury. within the next few weeks under cording to Sam Burr, of the VMC Nadeau works for the state and to help pay for the people who as many as 500 workshops a year. Wunderle, who has been with .See CIRCUS, Page Fourteen Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings, board of directors, Chapter 7 pro- she and her husband own a dairy after an inability to pay its debt ceedings are proceeding slower than farm in Holland. forced the dairy processing plant to expected, for a number of reasons. See ASSETS, Page Four Reward Offered For Cemetery Old Town Road Boundaries Vandals; Flood Ordinance Considered Spark Confrontation by Will Walters advised by the state that a written by FEMA. “We almost have to adopt the state on what notification the CABOT — The Select Board resignation must be entered into this,” Gulka said, referring to the town needs to give to affected prop- by June Pichel Cook through the church property on 1 and showed photographs of the discussed recent damage at the Elm the record. Gulka then discussed prototype provided by the state. erty owners, and whether only own- CRAFTSBURY — A confronta- Coburn Hill. The right of way is the unlocked gate. He said “No Tres- Street Cemetery last week and was the new flood plain maps the town The new maps show 10 to 12 ers of properties with buildings need tion between Mission New England remnants of a Coburn Hill road passing” signs were removed. informed by Town Clerk Tara received and discussed the need for properties in the village and a num- to be informed. Member Ted Domey church members, unidentified dirt washed out in the flood of 1997, Ward maintained the gate, an Rogerson the Cemetery Commission the town to adopt a flood hazard ber in Lower Cabot in the flood plain, suggested all property owners be bikers, and a gate, allegedly locked, which altered a stream bed. The old farm gate, has never been locked received one estimate of $1,500. Af- ordinance to be eligible for flood mostly along the river banks. Other informed as building restrictions in on the town’s right of way brought road continues into Albany. The since it was installed in 2003 by ter a brief discussion, the board ap- assistance from the Federal Emer- properties around ponds through- the future may result if an appeal is two church members and their at- church purchased the property af- permission of the board. He dis- proved a motion by member Larry gency Management Administra- out the town are now considered to not filed by the deadline. The board torney to the Select Board meeting ter the flood washed out the road. played photographs of the gate and Gochey to set a reward of $500 “for tion. Gulka said without an ordi- be in flood hazard areas. Property will continue discussion with Gulka last week. The board sent a letter on Church member Roy Ward met looped chain, unlocked. On July 5, information leading to the arrest nance low cost flood insurance will owners who wish to appeal the des- at its next meeting. July 16 to Mission New England with the board to clarify what he he explained, several dirt bikers and conviction” of the perpetrator(s). not be available for properties in ignation of their property being in a Chair Caleb Pitkin informed the rescinding its right to have a gate called “gross misunderstandings.” went around the gate and trespassed This is in addition to any other re- the flood plain. flood plain have 90 days to do so board it needs to appoint members across the town’s right of way. He asked the board to reconsider its onto church property. to the planning commission as soon ward being offered. Gulka presented the board after the maps were received by the The town’s right of way passes request the gate be removed by Aug. See ROAD, Page Four Gary Gulka submitted his for- with a 22-page model ordinance town. The maps can be viewed at the as possible. The commission is set mal resignation as health officer. provided by the state that includes town clerk’s office. at seven members but due to a num He verbally resigned earlier but was all the minimum requirements set Gulka said he would check with See REWARD, Page Three Income To Town Allows For Lessened Increase As Select Board Sets Tax Rate by June Pichel Cook voted at the annual meeting totaled and for other recreational activities dogs 4 months and older and will run WOLCOTT — The Select Board $792,445 to be raised in taxes; how- — biking, fishing, hiking was de- in six-week blocks. Classes are set a municipal tax rate last week of ever, with the reductions the sum is nied. The state agency felt the town planned to begin in September. .4779 on the recommendation of reduced to $752,326. was not seeking enough money to The board met with Assistant Town Clerk and Treasurer Linda The town voted at the annual complete the project and should re- Fire Chief Rusty Shedd, who inquired Martin. She recommended funds meeting to increase the current apply, according to Martin. The about a special Town Meeting to con- from the sale of the former town $10,000 deduction from veterans’ board by consensus agreed she sider purchasing a new fire truck. offices and additional highway funds property assessments to a $20,000 should reapply and request $30,000 He said emissions standards are be- be used to lower the amount of taxes deduction. The increased benefit for the project. ing raised on new trucks next year, collected for FY/2009-2010. adds about $70,000 for the town to The board discussed increasing which adds $25,000 to $$35,000 to The tax rate is a .039 increase absorb, representing .0444 on the fees at the transfer station as rev- the costs. He felt getting a new truck over last year, representing a $39 tax rate. enues are not quite covering costs before Jan. 1, 2010 would be a cost property tax jump per $100,000 of Board chair Fred Martin mo- with increased charges from the saving. assessed valuation. tioned to lower the amount of taxes Lamoille Regional Solid Waste Man- Shedd said the truck to be traded The town received $28,090 from to be raised by $40,000 as recom- agement District. Costs for building has an estimated trade-in value of the sale of the former town offices mended by the town clerk and trea- a storage shed to house recyclable $80,000; the town paid $143,000 and is holding a $7,000 mortgage on surer. The motion passed unani- items had not been included in the eight years ago for the truck. Given the balance. It will receive $212.50 mously. current budget. interest rates are low and trade-in monthly, beginning Sept. 1, until Town Clerk Martin reported the The board agreed to rent the value of the truck, he felt a special the balance is paid. federal Enhancement Grant to es- Town Hall to Maria Mulvaugh of Town Meeting was worth consider- Additional highway funds, tablish an informational kiosk and Wild Husky, LLC, of Morrisville for ing. Shedd said the town’s fire truck A chain hangs unlocked on a closed gate on Coburn Hill Road in Craftsbury. The town’s right of way about $9,000, were also received. defined signs at the rail trail access, dog obedience classes. The evening could possibly be sold for $110,000 passes through the property of the Mission New England church, and whether the road is opened or closed The town budget and appropriations other historic sites (Fisher Bridge), obedience classes will be held for See INCOME, Page Four led to a dispute that landed on the Select Board table last week. (courtesy photos) Page Two The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, August 12, 2009 Confusion Abounds Hazen Board Over Land Ownership Prepares To Institute by June Pichel Cook estate and are not entitled to re- CRAFTSBURY — Clearing title enter or maintain “suit” to recover Academic Ends Policy to town property acquired in the its possession. by Tommy Gardner years coming up with homogenous 1940s, formerly the Baker Lot, on He asked the court to decree HARDWICK — The Hazen standards for student outcomes. Hatch Brook road, has run into an the Baker Estate and heirs have no Union School Board was all about The idea is to to get with the times, obstacle course of confusion and interest in the 37 1/2-acre parcel “in with the new” at its meeting identify what 21st century skills heirs, who may or may not have an and that full title is with the Town last week: a new meeting time, with look like, and teach those skills to interest. of Craftsbury. a new associate principal present, students. The town’s forestry committee The board took no action rela- discussing new ideas for the new The myriad Ends academic ex- requested the Select Board clean up tive to a response from a represen- school year. pectations — there are at least as the clouded title that hangs over the tative of the heirs indicating their On a new night — the first many Ends as there are subjects — property. willingness to sign off their inter- Thursday of the month — Orleans will be presented in a rubric form (a The 37 1/2 acre parcel was part ests for $1,000 each, totaling Southwest Supervisory Union Su- rubric is a scoring tool showing just of an original 160 acre “School Lot,” $11,000. perintendent Mark Andrews spoke what is expected for an A-grade, a B, which was “drawn to the Right In other business, the The Eligo to the board about instituting the a C, and so forth), and students will granted for the support of the schools Lake Association presented its con- SU-wide policy of academic stan- know just what is expected of them. in the Town of Craftsbury,” accord- cerns about the town’s beach condi- dards known as “Ends” this aca- Adoption by Hazen of these Ends ing to attorney Charles D. Hickey’s tion and usage. The concerns were demic year. policies could mean a “paradigm- petition filed in the Orleans County raised in a letter from association Calling the Ends policy a “dash- shift” in some academic programs Probate Court. president J.P. Morgan. board of indicators” for student in order to achieve the hoped-for The petition states in 1833 the Specifically cited were open fires progress, Andrews expressed the outcomes, Andrews said. School Lot was leased to Paul and fire pits on the beach, and in one importance of instituting these offi- Principal Elaine Laine, while Herriman for an annual rent, and case, the beach rules sign being used cial expectations sooner than later. expressing enthusiasm for the Ends was leased over the years to various as firewood. Lack of adult supervi- “My credo is to have a good plan policies, echoed Andrews in saying people. Eventually, the 160 acres sion, individuals urinating out in in place instead of an excellent one some programs will have to to be was broken up into several parcels, the open on private property, por- you have to keep polishing,” tweaked in order to produce the ex- including the 37 1/2 acre piece. table toilets being upturned, litter, Andrews said. pected results. She read an example The 37 1/2-acre parcel was pet feces, and consumption of alco- The Hazen Board and the other of an Ends outcome that Hazen, and transferred by quitclaim deed to hol on the beach property were all school boards in the OSSU — most schools do not meet: “All stu- C. H. A. Stafford and William R. observations made by the associa- Hardwick, Wolcott, Lakeview and dents must meet or exceed state ex- Baker in 1937. The parcel was tion over the past two years. James Davis of Nudd Electric works on wiring HazenUnion School's new emergency back up Woodbury, and Craftsbury Acad- pectations for non-native language.” joined to a non-lease property of Excessive speed on Lake Road Kohler 150 KVA Generator last week. The generator was tested Tuesday and is capable of emy — have spent the past few 60 acres owned by Baker for a up to and through the beach park- powering the entire building. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) See BOARD, Page Four contiguous 97 1/2 acres. ing lot was noted. In 1942, the tax collector con- The association suggested the veyed the 60-acre parcel to the town, town post a metal sign with the and the 37 1/2 acres was abandoned hours of use posted as well as the by Baker following the tax sale. The beach rules prohibiting using of al- annual lot lease rent has not been cohol and drugs, open fires and fire paid since 1941, and the town has pits, and non-authorized motor ve- used the 37 1/2 acres since that hicles. The sign should warn no life- Planner Recommends Creation time. guard is on duty and swimming is at Baker passed away eight years personal risk. The sign should re- ago and has no surviving children; mind people to respect others, pick Of Developmental Review Board however, 11 grandchildren have up litter, and clean up after pets. Smith explained, is the planning filling DRB appointments would The board agreed to post a metal by Will Walters been identified. Hickey in his peti- CABOT — The benefits of a commission can spend all of its be easy as ZBA members could tion to the Court indicated the heirs sign with beach rules and use listed time developing the town master simply become DRB members. as daylight to dusk. development review board were are not in possession of the real presented last week to town offi- plan and the zoning bylaws. The Gulka saw a benefit in hav- cials in a workshop conducted by DRB would handle all hearings ing a DRB as “Over the last couple Stephanie Smith, a certified plan- under the zoning regulations and of years the planning commission ner from the Vermont League of applicants would be able to deal has been overworked” with devel- Cities and Towns. The workshop with just one board. Therefore, oping a town plan and writing Library Driveway was arranged by Gary Gulka, one board, Smith pointed out, not zoning bylaws complying with it. former planning commission two, would interpret the bylaws The state does not allow the zon- chair. during hearings. ing bylaws to be amended or new Saga Turns Page A development review board Smith noted a zoning board of ones passed if the town master usually replaces a zoning board adjustment ceases to exist upon plan is over five years old. by June Pichel Cook erty, now owned by the Altmans, Town Moderator Anne Wilson pulls the Craftsbury His- of adjustment and takes over the the creation of a development re- After a number of resigna- torical Society chariot in the Old Home Day Parade in GREENSBORO — All is well had been granted to the Greens- hearing responsibilities of the view board, therefore all appeals tions, the planning commission that ends well. Greensboro Free boro Hospital Association when Craftsbury, with Evangeline Bulick, of Arlington, along planning commission. While this before would have to be completed now has only one of its required for the ride. The chariot, a tradition in the parade, harkens Library trustee president the library site served as a medi- can first appear as just a change first. Any appeals before the plan- seven members making it impos- Stephanie Herrick reported to the cal facility. A condition of the ease- ning commission would also have sible for the commission to take back to Miss Jean Simpson. in name, Smith explained the (photo by June Pichel Cook) Board of Trustees the driveway ment conveyance hinged on the smaller differences that can have to be completed as the commission any action. Pitkin brought this to issue is resolved. hospital association operating a a large impact on efficiency to the would continue but its appellate the attention of the Select Board, A rustic fence, landscape boul- medical facility; however, the town and the people who want to authority would terminate. Select which needs to fill the vacancies, ders, and day lilies will soon grace building was acquired in 1992 to build in it. The greatest benefit, Board chair Caleb Pitkin thought at its meeting the following night. the westerly driveway to the li- serve as a library. The former brary. The asphalted surface will medical facility no longer exists remain and not be removed as had on the site. been planned. Herrick reported the Altmans Herrick reported she met with and Bellavance picked out boul- Water Study Could David and Margaret Altman and ders for the landscaping; John Neutral Hazen Classroom To Be Used Hardwick contractor Gary Hunt is providing the day lilies. Bellavance, who had done the pav- She said the boulders and fencing Turn On New Water ing. The Altman’s property lies ad- will not be a major expense for the For Elementary Special Education jacent to the library, and the drive- library. by Tommy Gardner might not be the most efficient The reason behind using a way on the westerly side crosses Library patrons parking along HARDWICK — With a rela- means of trying to get some qual- more neutral space is because au- Supply System their property. the side of the driveway on the tively high number of autistic chil- ity time with autistic children. tistic children tend to be more sus- Herrick said the Altmans were Altman’s lawn has been an issue. dren attending schools in the Or- Andrews was quick to note that ceptible to various stimuli than by June Pichel Cook state. very gracious and cooperative in Librarian Mary Metcalf said she leans Southwest Supervisory nothing is “cast in cement” regard- other students, and can sometimes WOLCOTT — The Select Board The water study should be com- finding a solution. The driveway tries to prevent that from happen- Union, education officials are go- ing the new plan. The OSSU will experience a sort of sensory over- authorized a proposal to prepare a pleted in six weeks. The scope of was paved in June without their ing and reminds patrons not to ing to try a new way of hooking the try it out when school starts at the load. A busy, hectic elementary preliminary engineering report for services includes consulting with the knowledge or consent; they re- park on the driveway. children up with specialists for end of the month, and make ad- school might not be the best place a water supply system serving board, compiling data on geologic quested the asphalt be removed The placement of the boulders about half the day in order to ad- justments accordingly, Andrews to teach everything, although Wolcott Village. The board con- mapping, tax maps, and topo- and the driveway restored to will be designed to not look like a equately address their needs. said. He also said the proposed Andrews noted children’s elemen- tracted with Dexter Lefavour of graphic/orthographic maps. crushed slate. fortress but should deter library According to OSSU Superin- plan is not a way to lighten educa- tary schools will still be their home Middlesex to complete the project. Lefavour will review the limits “They (Altmans) have been patrons from parking on the tendent Mark Andrews there are tors’ workloads. base. Earlier in the summer, Lefavour of core areas containing lots in criti- gracious and accommodating,” Altman’s lawn. about 14 autistic children in the “We want to do absolutely “We’re not precluding kids brought a proposal to the board and cal need of community water supply Herrick said. “The driveway will The Board of Trustees con- district, about half of whom attend what’s best for kids,” Andrews said. from important learning opportu- was given a preliminary nod to seek options with the board. He will ob- remain.” gratulated Herrick for her part in the five elementary schools. He “We’re not developing programs nities at their home school,” a $7,600 loan to fund the project tain stereo photos of the study area, An easement to cross the prop- the resolution of the issue. said some parents like the idea of that are only best for teachers.” Andrews said. “We want to make through the Vermont Department review area well logs, and identify having the children use a cur- The idea is based on the “Pil- the transition seamless.” of Environmental Conservation, sub-surface features favorable for rently-underused suite of class- lar” program, which stands for Autism is known as a “spec- Water Supply Division. The ap- ground water source development. rooms at Hazen Union for about “positively integrating language, trum disorder,” meaning it is not proval was contingent on the plan- The study includes evaluating half the day, and spending the learning and relationships.” a specific, pin-pointable disor- ning project being accepted and loan technical alternatives: bedrock, Marion Mackenzie Stegner other half in their respective At last Thursday’s Hazen der, but one consisting of smaller costs forgiven up to $25,000 by the gravel aquifers, surface water schools. Union School Board meeting, sub-groups of syndromes. The sources, contamination sources in www.marionstegner.com Andrews said the hypothesis Andrews said officials will use the word “spectrum” is used because the study area, storage and distri- is that having the education spe- old “Connections” classrooms at the autistic symptoms can range bution requirements, and fire pro- Jeweler/Designer cialists and consultants stay in one school, but special educators will from negligibly mild to quite se- tection needs. Lefavour’s proposal spot will maximize their effective- not compromise the needs of sev- vere. Andrews pointed out this No Truck covers identifying and preparing ness as educators, by being able to enth-12th graders, should they important caveat at Thursday’s by Betty Hatch schematic plans and cost estimates Show and Sale teach the children for at least part need to use the space. Transporta- meeting. WALDEN — The Select Board for alternative system configura- Friday, August 14, noon to 5 p.m. of the day in a safe, controlled tion between the elementary “(These students) are in a held a short meeting Tuesday, July tions. environment. The current model schools and Hazen is a detail that spectrum of disabilities,” he said. 28 with Betty Hatch who explained A final report will be prepared Greensboro United Church of Christ of having special educators travel will be worked out as the project “Or, as I like to say, a spectrum of the different activities that would to include a recommended plan and to different elementary schools evolves, Andrews said. abilities.” be happening at Fall Foliage Festi- project cost summary and will be A percentage will go to Greensboro Wonder and Wisdom val on Sept. 28. A schedule is posted presented at a public informational www.wonderwisdom.org at the Town Office. meeting. The interim report is ex- The request for a permit for a pected within 45 days with a final truck to deliver fuel oil in the winter report submitted 21 days following Daniels Road Next Up over Harrington Hill Bridge was receipt of review comments from by Tommy Gardner phase two of the Hardwick Bike Path. people will still be able to access the discussed. The board voted to deny the town. HARDWICK — The construc- Although Morrill is also the “ap- Daniels Block parking lot, because the request. The scope of services are not to tion outfit that has been working parent low bidder” for a separate the town will temporarily open Brush Bills were signed and the meet- exceed $7,600, including expenses. last week and this on the Main Street construction project — the replace- Street to two-way traffic. ing adjourned. The next regular Board chair Fred Martin said sidewalk will likely stick around ment of water lines under South The planning process for the meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m., the town has a small water system again after workers finish up, as Main Street — Lewis said the Select bike path project began in 2004, be- Tuesday, Aug. 25. The meeting is that services the post office, Town they move on to at least one other Board still has yet to give its bless- fore Lewis was the town manager. open to the public. Hall, and residence. project. ing. He said he is confident any residents Morrill Construction, Inc., of But the Daniels Road paving who had concerns about the effects North Haverhill, N.H., will likely project — which will also include the of the construction had time to ad- begin paving the Daniels Road installation of the same decorative dress them before now. But, like any WEATHER WATCH by Tyler Molleur Aug. 12 - Aug. 18 shortly after finishing the sidewalk street lights that dot the downtown construction project, once work be- [email protected] replacement, according to Town center — is greenlit and ready to go, gins, there are often unforeseen The Willey's Store Greensboro Manager Rob Lewis. The two com- Lewis said. There will likely be con- snags. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday ponents are part of the same project: gestion, like with any road work, but “We always have to allow for the potential for things popping up,” Shur Fine Kraft Mac & Jif Lewis said. Ice Cream Cheese Dinner Peanut Butter As an example, he pointed out $ ¢ $ 99 that Morrill workers exposed an elec- 2/ 3 56 oz. 69 7.25 oz. 1 18 oz. tric line conduit as they were dig- SUBSCRIPTION ging up the sidewalk, the old mate- Partly sunny Mostly Partly sunny Mostly Partly sunny rial corroded and rotten. So they with sunny. with sunny. with isolated G.M. 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Box 367 ¥ Main Street ¥ Hardwick, VT 05843 purpose. 8/6 72° 53° 0.00" Weekly 79° 47° 0.16" Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sat. - Sun. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Also, Lewis said they still have After a cold front passes through this morning, the weather for our region will be (802) 472-6521 to secure one more right-of-way ease- generally nice through Sunday. There is just a slight chance for thunderstorms on 802-533-2621 Grocery/Clothing ment from a property owner on South Friday with another chance of thunderstorms late Sunday. With summer coming to a 802-533-2554 Hardware/Sports [email protected] Main Street before they can pro- close soon, this is a great week to enjoy! ceed. The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, August 12, 2009 Page Three

Reward Continued From Page One ber of resignations it now has only one member. Under state law this makes it impossible to conduct any business. Zoning administrator said Carlton Domey this makes it easier to reach a decision. Pitkin said the town will advertise and use other methods of recruiting people interested in ap- pointment. In its most time consuming mat- ter, the board considered a request by Sjon Welters for a wastewater system allocation for his house and business on Danville Hill Road, which included an allocation for a future building. The board read the ordinance to un- derstand the conditions for allocations for future construction and also calcu- lated the number of equivalent users the request generated. The board de- termined the request would be equal to 2 1/2 equivalent users and Welters needed to be advised of this before it would act on a formal application, which has yet be submitted. Pitkin announced the Select Board will regularly meet on the first Workers from Morrill Construction, Inc., work away on replacing the sidewalk along Main Police lineup: Longtime dispatcher Sharleen Speir (holding plaque) was made an honorary and third Wednesday of each month, Street in Hardwick. New granite curbs and concrete were put in Tuesday, with the project lifetime member of the Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department. The department took over reverting to its original schedule. The expected to be finished by the end of the week. (photo by Tommy Gardner) dispatch duties for Hardwick and Greensboro police, fire and rescue squads when Speir retired board has been meeting on Tuesdays for the past few months to accommo- in May. From left: Sheriff Roger Marcoux, Hardwick Police Chief Joe LaPorte, Ronald date two of its members. The next Bellavance, Irene Hill, Speir, Heidi Patch, George Spoerl, David Brochu Sr. meeting, however, will be Wednes- (photo by Tommy Gardner) day, April 26, owing to vacations. Tax Discount Eliminated HARDWICK — Voters ap- May 10 are considered delinquent Hardwick POLICE proved a motion at Town Meeting to and are assessed a one-time penalty no longer offer a 3 percent discount of 8 percent and a monthly increase Property Tax Sale Not Farmer's Market REPORT on taxes paid in full by November. of 1 percent.If a home is sold after Rte. 15 (near Greensboro Garage) Property owners who itemize in- April 1, the seller is required to turn come taxes will only be able to claim over the tax bill to the new owner at Fridays 3-6 p.m. those taxes paid in 2009 on a federal the time of closing. Too Many Days Down The Road return. For additional information, call by Tommy Gardner his or her back taxes early in the works, Lewis said “those who are in Hardwick Police The quarterly payments are not Town Clerk Alberta Miller’s office HARDWICK — The deadline summer can avoid being listed in the business of buying properties” One Stop, mandatory. Taxes not paid in full by at 472-5971. for property taxes and charges for the pages of the newspaper in Au- will come to the third-floor meeting water and sewer services was May gust. Chase said state law dictates room at the Memorial Building on Two Tickets 1, and property owners who did not the town submit the list to the news- the morning of Aug. 25. Those pro- HARDWICK — Shane N. pay by then have now been informed paper for three consecutive weeks spective buyers — with attendant Lussier, of Greensboro Bend, was First Degree Reiki Class their land will go up for tax sale on prior to the tax sale. legal representation — will quickly stopped at 2:10 p.m., on Aug. 7 on Aug. 25. There are now 39 parcels on the go through the list, and buy up what- Music by Laci Harmon Route 16 in Hardwick. Police gave The total amount of money owed tax sale list, which has been pub- ever properties are still delinquent Vendors: New Leaf Designs, Shady Bean Farm, him a $146 ticket for no insurance, Saturday, August 22 by property owners in delinquent lished in this newspaper the past at that time. Bill Hill Farm, Sweet Grass Farm, Chole's and a $223 ticket for operating a taxes and water and sewer charges three issues, including the current For instance, whatever the de- Mexican, Sargent's Bare Necessities, Spruce vehicle while his license was under Craftsbury, Vermont on the tax sale list is substantially one. The original list, published July linquent amount owed on a particu- Meadow Pottery, LeCarte Francais, Hilltop Bakery, civil suspension. Instructor: Theresa M. Keppel lower than last year: $82,055.74 for 29, had 44 parcels. Chase said when lar parcel — this year the low Yvonne's Kitchen, Vermont Soy, Mountaintop The police log indicated there the 2008-2009 tax year compared to people see their name in the paper, amount is $250.87 and the high Bakery, Echo Hill Farm, Hardwick Chiropractic, were two thefts in Greensboro last • Certification as Reiki One Practitioner $113,742.04 the previous year. they are often motivated to pay the amount is $12,445.04 — that amount Gram's Greenhouse, TollaBell, Mountain View Honey Farm, B&B Signs, Eastview Farm, Connie's week, one on Breezy Avenue and • Light breakfast and lunch provided According to Joyce Chase, the money. will be the minimum bid on that the other in the town. The first was town office manager, these amounts “At this point, a lot of people property. Interested buyers will then Kitchen, Nature's Mystery, Harvest Hill Farm, Twixt, Pad, Surfing Veggie Farm, Patchwork reported at 9:25 a.m., Aug. 6 and the • Tuition: $150 include a one-time 8 percent late may have just forgotten about it,” bid and rebid. There are three min- Farm, Ashley's Greenhouse, Riverside Farm second at 4:14 p.m., on Aug. 7. No penalty plus an additional 1 percent Chase said. “They may not realize” utes of bidding allotted to each par- • Theresa's former Reiki students may partici- CHILDREN’S MARKET AUGUST 21 details were given about the nature monthly interest, and collector’s their property is up for sale. cel. of the crimes. pate as a "refresher" for reduced tuition fees. Property owners are sent a According to Hardwick Town Even if a property is purchased Info.: 626-7225 letter in mid-May informing them Manager Rob Lewis, some of the at the tax sale, the property owner • Advance registration required: 586-9685 the outstanding money is to be paid property owners listed on the tax still has the option to pay off the Theresa Keppel is a licensed teacher with 35 years of to May & Davies, the Barton law sale notice paid what they owe. Since taxes and reclaim the property, classroom teaching experience who has taught all levels of practice that collects the taxes on the money goes through the town’s Lewis said. Allison Hooper Reiki and successully trained and supervised other Reiki behalf of the town. legal counsel, however, Lewis was “It’s not an auction, it’s a sale,” co-owner of Vermont Master Teachers since 1994. Chase has been working with unable to say just how much was Lewis said. “They (property own- Butter & Cheese Company the delinquent tax list for “many paid. ers) still have a year and a day to years.” She said anyone who pays Explaining the way a tax sale redeem the property.” In A Cheesemaker’s After that time, the property Kitchen goes to the high bidder, but Lewis said people will “usually get up to Dinner & Book Signing date” as soon as the prospect of los- at Claire’s Restaurant ing their property becomes immi- nent. Adding to that incentive is the Monday, Aug 17, 6 p.m. A Flower Bouquet Is Always In Season & Café fact that an additional 1 percent is Tickets available at the Galaxy accrued monthly after tax sale. This RIVERSIDE FARM FRIDAY MEMBERS PAY EVEN LESS is a dual incentive, actually: it can Bernd Heinrich, author of also equate to a tidy investment for Produce Stand Summer World Now In – Local a property-buyer. 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Ryan said. “On most properties, I leaving North Country Union High Road am free to walk the property. I have Woodsmoke by Julie Atwood Board School to take the position. Pound Continued From Page One to be an investigator.” Continued From Page Two sat in on Thursday’s meeting, and “We confronted their behavior,” Attorney Steven Adler, repre- Board members expressed their flattered the board and principal Ward said. “We explained the right senting the Mission New England feelings that while instituting such Laine with his assessment of the of way is undefined, but they de- church, said Ryan should call prior high standards poses a challenge, it job, which he started July 20. manded to know where it was.” to visiting the property and give also leads to better education. The “I’ve been impressed with how Ward said Sunday services were advance notice. Ryan could contact challenge for educators in the new bright the leadership team is,” interrupted. Women and children someone from the church first so school year is aligning school cur- Pound said, “and their ability to were in the area. The dirt bikers that he, as a lister, could look around. riculum with the academic Ends speak up about new ideas. I’ve maintained they had permission Ward proposed exchanging an policies. learned more in the past two weeks from the town’s road foreman, Steve 83-acre parcel on the north side of Ed Karp, a board member from than in the past year.” Marckres, and would “come back the church property for throwing- Greensboro, said he thinks now is Laine also noted the school hired with a letter from him.” Ward ex- up the right of way through their the time to share with the public two new teachers. Kyle Cushman plained two of the men in the com- property. these End policies Hazen wants to will teach high school English, and pound were knocked down by the Aaron Billings, a resident of institute, and not just parents with Keith Carrig will teach middle-level dirt bikers who sprayed rocks when Coburn Hill, said the exchange cre- children in the schools, but all tax- math. leaving. ates a bottleneck and gives only one payers. Board member Jamon Neither of the two new teachers Both Ward and the dirt bikers filed access route over Coburn Hill. Ryan Renaud, from Hardwick, said people were at the board meeting, but Laine police reports with the state police called the exchange a “short-term” he talks to on the street are im- said they both bring “smart skills... after the July 5 incident. solution to a problem. pressed with the concept. Web 2.0 skills” to the school. Board member Jim Jones indi- “The lot is not useful for devel- Board chair James Lovinsky Cushman, in particular, will bring cated he spoke to Marckres, and opment,” Billings said. “If we close said he would like to have the board his web-savvy to Hazen, with a class Marckres indicated he hadn’t spo- off the only alternative we have, present the Ends policies to the pub- for seniors teaching them how to ken to anyone. there should be a solution for a lic at the Hazen Union Open House, make digital portfolios. Ward said allegations in the secondary access to the hill.” Sept. 17. And Andrews suggested In other personnel news, social board’s letter of people being threat- The road, washed out in 1997, approaching members of the busi- studies teacher Agata Bal will ex- ened and harassed are exaggerated. had been used for over 200 years, ness community, such as the Center tend her maternity leave to Janu- Referring to the road’s serious wash- resident Bruce Martin noted. He for an Agricultural Economy. ary, making it a full year instead of outs beyond their buildings, he said said several state agencies in- Karp said after toiling with the one semester, Laine said. Not-quite it is a safety issue. spected the road after the flood, board to shape the academic policies retired Hazen teacher Dale “Few folks come up here,” Ward and one official felt the road was for so long, he was pleased with how Pritchard will continue the fall se- said. “Our perspective is this is a repairable. the policy looks. mester where she finished the spring safety issue for us and others. Some- Select Board chair Bruce Urie “I’m struck by the clarity,” Karp session, filling in for Bal. one is going to go down that hill explained metes and bounds for the said, “especially after working on it Also, Laine proudly showed off bent for leather and get hurt.” portion of road through the prop- and being so immersed in it.” the school’s latest award, a plaque Lister Willie Ryan said the erty had been located by surveyor What Did You Do from the American Lung Associa- church property is a “very un- Wayne Mutrux. Urie explained the This Summer? tion, given to the school for its ef- friendly” place, and one lister is Select Board has not chosen to make July is a typically light month forts at battling teenage smoking. fearful of going to the property. decisions on throwing up roads for school board workloads, but Board member Karp asked if the Without building permits being is- without going to the town. Hazen school officials were not com- school had statistics as to how many sued in the town, Ryan said, listers “We are going to be here a short pletely on summer vacation in the children smoked, but Laine did not have to be “investigators” some- period of time,” he said. “This is a ensuing weeks since graduation. have solid numbers. times. decision that is going to affect the The school hired a new associ- “(It’s) another award to add to “I was confronted and got lied town for a long time.” ate principal, with Thomas Pound our ‘Wall of Excellence,’” Laine said. to by your people,” Ryan said in The board took no action on the reference to new buildings that were exchange or removal of the gate. built but went unreported. The board’s letter indicated the Ryan recalled an instance when town would flag the public right of “Some (people) talk like they he was confronted by an individual Assets way; the church would have the Continued From Page One have access to capital,” Burr said. with a gun who said he (Ryan) would right to flag its property with no “No, we’re not getting paid,” “Some people like to kick the tires.” be getting out of his rig at his own trespassing signs along the edges Nadeau echoed. Both Burr and Nadeau stand risk. Ryan said the person confront- of the flagged right-of-way. Bethel attorney Ray by the milk company mission, which ing him “wasn’t a kid but a grown The letter stated, “We respect Obuchowski is representing VMC aimed to provide farmers with a fair man.” Ward said it was the first your right to the privacy of your as it proceeds through the bank- price for the milk they produce. Milk time he heard about Ryan’s inci- property but as a board we also ruptcy process. He said it is “totally prices are down about $8 per hun- dent. respect the right of those who wish understandable” that the milk com- dredweight from this time last year, “It is not a friendly property,” to travel this town right of way.” pany board has not yet been able to when the market price was about collect the information he needs, the same as farmers’ production since many of the members have costs. been working so hard without pay. “Farmers need to get more “UH-OH . . . HOW MUCH ARE THOSE THOUGHTS GOING TO COST ME?” Obuchowski said he has repre- money for their milk,” Nadeau said. MEETING MEMO sented many clients as they try to “It’s a shame the milk company Upcoming Public Meetings liquidate their assets. In fact, the wasn’t able to do it. But it was a step bankruptcy proceedings just might in the right direction.” be less complex than the myriad Burr thinks perhaps the milk factors within the dairy and busi- company tried to do too much and Wednesday, Aug. 12 •Woodbury Planning Commis- ness worlds that contributed to wasn’t as organized on the business •Hardwick Area Food Pantry sion, 7 p.m. Town Clerk’s Office VMC’s demise. end as it ought to have been. For Board, 5:30 p.m. Hardwick Area “Chapter 7 is a straight for- instance, he acknowledged, the de- Food Pantry Tuesday, Aug. 18 RURAL RAMBLINGS ward liquidation,” Obuchowski said. cision to not bottle its own milk and •Twinfield Union School •Craftsbury School Board, 6 “This is a final notice and wind-up.” to turn the space over to “value- Board, 6:30 p.m. Twinfield Union p.m. Craftsbury Academy The only upside is if the milk added” manufacturers like True School •Hardwick School Board, 6 company can find a buyer for the Yogurt and Wilcox Ice Cream, might •Greensboro Select Board, 7 p.m. Hardwick Elementary School Angel Island: business before the liquidation oc- have been a missed opportunity to p.m. Town Hall •Marshfield Select Board, 7 curs, Obuchowski said. But that make a little extra money. •Wolcott Development Review p.m. Old Schoolhouse Common Prewar America’s Cold Pacific Shoulder buyer will be purchasing not only a Vermont Milk Company offi- Board, 7 p.m. Town Offices •Craftsbury Select Board, 7:30 by Daniel A. Métraux thousands of young Chinese men — as well as a company, but numerous outstand- cials, and many people around the •Hardwick Select Board, p.m. Town Offices San Francisco’s harbor is one of the most much smaller number of women — came to the ing debts. The company owes the state, had high hopes that VMC 7 p.m., Memorial Building majestic in the world. Visitor’s to the city admire United States hoping to make enough money to be bank and VEDA for their secured could have a dairy savior. And al- Wednesday, Aug. 19 the Golden Gate Bridge in the distance and wait able to return to China to support their families. loans; it owes farmers for the milk it though most of the factors that led Thursday, Aug. 13 •Wolcott Select Board, 6 p.m. on long lines to tour Alcatraz Island with its Starting in the mid- to late 19th century, purchased; it owes the Town of to the closure may have been due to •Orleans Southwest Supervi- Town Offices notorious prison, but more often than not they large numbers of Chinese came to North America Hardwick about $12,000 in back financial mismanagement and mis- sory Union Executive Commit- •Cabot Select Board, 7 p.m. ignore the harbor’s centerpiece — Angel Island. drawn initially by the gold rush to California then property taxes and water bills. steps, Burr pointed out the obvious: tee, 5:30 p.m. OSSU Conference Willey Building Even with all that in mind, Burr the dairy industry as a whole is in Room This mountainous island with an area of 640 to work as inexpensive laborers on the transconti- •Stannard School Board, 7 acres is by far the largest in San Francisco Bay. It nental railroad and in mines in the western part said there have actually been people trouble. •Cabot Coalition, 6 p.m. Willey p.m. Town Hall is a wild, tree-covered place that offers almost of the country. Many American-born workers felt interested in the plant, although he “Sadly, this isn’t going to be the Building •Wolcott Planning Commis- remains skeptical as to how serious instant fresh air relief from the city only minutes these laborers had taken jobs away from them, only bankruptcy in farm country,” •Calais Historic Kents Corner, sion, 7:30 p.m. Town Offices these prospective buyers really are. Burr said. 7 p.m. Community Center away by boat. and when an economic depression hit the United •Marshfield Planning Commis- Thursday, Aug. 20 Angel Island offers rigorous paths for hiking States in the 1870s, the anti-Chinese sentiment sion, 7 p.m. Old Schoolhouse •Cabot UDAG Committee, 7 and bicycling, historic old military installations increased enormously. In response to public Common p.m. Willey Building for the history buff and, most interesting of all, opinion, Congress passed the exclusion laws. Income for the Volunteer Fire Department •Woodbury Historical Society, •Hardwick Select Board, 7 p.m. the recently restored Angel Island Immigration According to one source, “In enforcing these Continued From Page One to hold a street dance on Aug. 22, as 7 p.m. Woodbury Community Memorial Building Station, the veritable Ellis Island of the West. laws, immigration officials detained newly arrived on the private market. part of the Town Fair activities be- Library •Woodbury Conservation Ellis Island served as the great entrance way for Chinese people while they determined their “If we could sell that truck in ing organized by Sandy Buck of •Cabot Conservation Commis- Commission, 7 p.m. Town several million European immigrants a century eligibility to enter the United States. According to five months,” Shedd said, “we would Buck’s Furniture. sion, 7:30 p.m. Willey Building Clerk’s Office ago and most Americans with European origins some estimates, 75 to 80 percent of the arrivals be able to put $100,000 down and “Sandy (Buck) is trying to get harbor some Ellis Island experience. Most of these were admitted to the United States after some lower the monthly payment on a Wolcott on the map that day,” Shedd Monday, Aug. 17 Agenda for meetings are stories have happy outcomes, but for every smile form of detention. Most detention periods ranged new truck. said. “She is asking organizations to •Walden School Board, 6 p.m. available prior to meetings, emanating from Ellis Island, there is probably a from few days or a couple of weeks to six months; Martin said he could see the come up with ideas. Sandy is paying Walden School usually at the town clerk’s or corresponding tear for every memory of Angel a few lasted as long as nearly two years. Regard- value of the proposal but “didn’t want for everything and doing all the ad- •Cabot School Board, 7 p.m. superintendent’s office, or by Island. less of the length of time, detainees had little, if to see the town spend $1,000 on a vertising. It’s a huge benefit for us. Cabot School calling a board or committee Ellis Island has been open as a National any, contact with friends or relatives on the special Town Meeting.” The Fire Department Auxiliary is chair. Monument since 1990 and is visited by large mainland. For this reason, the immigration The board granted permission planning a barbecue.” crowds every day. It is a fascinating place that is station on Angel Island was known among well worth visiting, but the Immigration Station Immigration Service officials as the ‘Guardian of on Angel Island is also very worthy. Ably man- the Western Gate.’” aged by the California State Park Service, the The recently restored barracks reflect the station was completely restored before it was misery of the Chinese (and later Japanese and Hardwick Area Troops opened to the public on Feb. 15. other Asians) detained here. One can readily see OUR E-MAILS I had a deeply personal reason to visit the that it was a grim existence — there was little Deployed For Service site — my daughter, Katie Métraux, a historic room to store one’s goods, one had to sleep on [email protected] preservationist for the State Park service, was a hard cots layered in three levels, and one was not Our Neighbors, Our Friends, part of the team that restored the site. Katie allowed outside except for supervised outings in [email protected] personally beautifully designed the exhibits in the small fenced off areas. The food was grim and Our Family barracks that housed detainees. there was little to do except to sit and worry. The [email protected] The Angel Island Immigration Station, which city of San Francisco sat only a short distance Pvt. Travis Dimick ¥ Lance Cpl. Colby Nash was in full operation 1910 to 1940, was the main from the island, but beyond reach of many Sgt. Ethan Cross ¥ Lance Cpl. Michael Slayton [email protected] entry point into the United States for people, Chinese. Master Sgt. Nathan Luther most of them Chinese, Japanese or other Asians, Responding to the harsh conditions of their arriving from the Pacific routes. It is estimated detentions, and to the anxiety they suffered over The list is not complete. more than a million immigrants were processed the uncertainty of their futures, many of the at the station. Most of these immigrants were detainees wrote poetry that spoke of their de- allowed to enter the United States immediately — spair. The writing depicts a painful picture of the their paperwork was forwarded to San Francisco solitude and isolation these lonely young men THE and they were allowed to enter immediately, but faced as they desperately tried to enter North the many Chinese and Japanese who tried to America. Hundreds of poems were carved into the enter were routinely incarcerated on the island walls of the detention barracks, and many of them Hardwick Gazette until a decision could be reached concerning their survive to this day. Chinese immigrants, like eligibility to enter “Gold Mountain” (Gaam Saan) their European counterparts, came to the United The The Hardwick Gazette is published every Wednesday except the first week in January by The Hardwick Publishing Co., Inc., Main Street, Hardwick, Vermont 05843 — a common Chinese nickname for the United States in search of new lives, prosperity, and Gam Tel. (802) 472-6521, Fax. (802) 472-6522. E-mail: [email protected] States. Many of them were detained for days, Saan, or the Gold Mountain. Instead, they were Hardwick Gazette Publication (ISSN 0744-5512). Periodicals postage paid at Hardwick, Vermont 05843. Postmaster send address changes to week, months or even years. greeted with a detention center, interrogations, The Hardwick Gazette, P.O. Box 367, Hardwick, Vermont 05843. What makes a visit to the Angel Island and uncertainty. Their poems speak of their Serving Hardwick and Surrounding Towns installation so fascinating, however, is the fact frustration with their conditions: EDITORS CONTRIBUTING WRITERS ~ Since 1889 ~ Ross Connelly, Susan M. Jarzyna June Cook, Dwight Duke, that so many Asians were detained here. The Detained in this wooden house for Dawn Gustafson, Pat Hussey, barracks remain a sad testimony to their suffer- several tens of days SPORTS EDITOR Willem Lange, Daniel Métraux, • The Oldest Weekly Newspaper in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. Dave Morse Joyce Slayton Mitchell, Tyler Molleur, ing and frustration. The simple fact is they were because of the exclusion laws. PHOTOGRAPHER Charles Morrissey, not at all welcome to the United States — or It’s a pity heroes have no place Vanessa Fournier Pete Quinlan, David Rodgers • Recognized by the New England Press Association, The National Newspaper Canada farther north. The Chinese exclusion to exercise their prowess. Association, the Vermont Press Association and the International Society of Weekly REPORTER CORRESPONDENT laws, first passed in 1882 and updated periodi- Waiting for news of my release, Tommy Gardner Betty Hatch cally until 1943, were enacted to keep Chinese I am ready to snap my whip and gallop. Newspaper Editors for excellence in writing, photography, advertising and design. ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE immigrants out of the United States. During the All my kinsmen and housemates Susan M. Jarzyna CARTOONIST • The only paid circulation weekly newspaper covering Hardwick Julie Atwood 20th century, several other Asian ethnic groups will be happy for me. CIRCULATION and nine surrounding towns. Dawn Gustafson PRODUCTION were added as well to the “excluded” list. But don’t deny this Western grandeur, Sandy Atkins, Dawn Gustafson, Late imperial China brought untold misery to this imposing facade 42 South Main Street • P.O. Box 367 Susan M. Jarzyna its people. Foreign invasions and wars combined For behind the jade carvings, The Hardwick Gazette assumes no financial responsibility for typographical errors or omissions in Hardwick, Vermont 05843 advertisements but will reprint that part of the advertisement in which the error appeared. with a series of deadly internal revolts and civil there lies a cage.(31) Advertisers must notify the Gazette within five days of any error that occurred. wars brought the nation to almost total collapse. 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No part of this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part Desperate for enough money to feed their families boro, is professor of Asian Studies at Mary without written permission from The Hardwick Publishing Co., Inc. and to buy a plot of land, hundreds and later Baldwin College. e-mails: [email protected] • ads@the hardwickgazette.com The Hardwick Gazette, August 12, 2009 Page Five NOTICE OF TAX SALE AMOUNT OF TAXES The resident and non-resident owners, lien holders and mortgagees of lands AMOUNT OF TAXES PARCEL NO. 40: YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS in the Town of Hardwick, in the County of Caledonia and State of Vermont, are YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS Name of Taxpayer: VERMONT MILK COMPANY, INC. hereby notified that the taxes assessed by the said Town of Hardwick for the 2008-2009 $363.40 Water & sewer $682.53 Water & Sewer 290.08 Description of Property year 2007-2008, and 2008-2009, and delinquent water and sewer charges, It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by War- PARCEL NO. 26: remain either in whole or in part unpaid on the following described land and ranty Deed dated October 5, 2006, and recorded in Book 126, Pages 275-276 PARCEL NO. 12: Name of Taxpayer: BARBARA E. MAYHEW and ROBERT C. MAYHEW premises in said town, to wit: of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from VQD Real Estate LLC, formerly Name of Taxpayer: STEPHEN DRAPER, RUSSELL DRAPER & DANIEL FAGNANT Description of Property known as Vermont Quality Dairies, LLC, to Vermont Milk Company, Inc.. Description of Property It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by War- PARCEL NO. 1: AMOUNT OF TAXES It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by War- ranty Deed dated December 23, 1981, and recorded in Book 67, Pages 94-95 YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS Name of Taxpayer: AARON ANDRUS ranty Deed dated July 6, 2004, and recorded in Book 119, Page 249 of the of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Gary D. Williams and Theresa M. 2008-2009 $10,471.75 Description of Property Town of Hardwick Land Records from Lucien C. Renaud and Hazel Renaud to Williams to Barbara E. Mayhew and Robert C. Mayhew. Water & Sewer 1,973.29 It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by Limited Stephen Draper, Russell Draper and Daniel Fagnant. AMOUNT OF TAXES Warranty Deed dated June 17, 2005, and recorded in Book 122, Pages 234- AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS PARCEL NO. 42: 235 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Alaska Seaboard Partners YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS Water & sewer $509.40 Limited Partnership of Aaron Andrus, with the exception of that certain ease- 2008-2009 $310.88 Name of Taxpayer: JOSHUA J. WELLES and KIMBERLY HARTLING-WELLES Description of Property ment granted by Warranty Deed of Easement dated November 14, 2005, and PARCEL NO. 27: It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by War- recorded in Book 123, Page 329 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from PARCEL NO. 13: Name of Taxpayer: DAVID MAZUR Name of Taxpayer: RANDALL FECTEAU and PATRICIA A. FECTEAU ranty Deed dated October 31, 2005, and recorded in Book 123, Page 266 of the Aaron Andrus to the State of Vermont. Description of Property Town of Hardwick Land Records from Luis Guzman to Joshua J. Welles and AMOUNT OF TAXES Description of Property It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by War- Kimberly Hartling-Welles YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by Quit ranty Deed dated December 21, 2004, and recorded in Book 120, Page 440 of AMOUNT OF TAXES 2008-2009 $2,971.73 Claim Deed dated April 9, 2004, and recorded in Book 118, Page 313 of the the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Rick M. Brown and Connie G. Brown YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS Town of Hardwick Land Records from Randall Fecteau and Patricia A. Fecteau. to David Mazur. 2008-2009 $250.87 PARCEL NO. 2: AMOUNT OF TAXES AMOUNT OF TAXES Name of Taxpayer: RONALD BEAUPRE & BRENDA LUDWIG YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS PARCEL NO. 43: Description of Property 2008-2009 $1,476.95 2008-2009 $3,137.07 1997 Redman Shadowridge mobile home, serial number 12231074, 28' x 72'. Name of Taxpayer: ALFRED WILLEY & SHERRI WILLEY AMOUNT OF TAXES PARCEL NO. 14: PARCEL NO. 28: Description of Property YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS Name of Taxpayer: G.W. PROPERTIES, LLC Name of Taxpayer: FRANK McALLISTER & ERICA McALLISTER It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by Quit 2008-2009 $945.78 Description of Property Description of Property Claim Deed dated November 7, 1990, and recorded in Book 85, Pages 24-25 It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by Quit It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by War- of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Alfred Willey and Sherri Willey PARCEL NO. 3: Claim Deed dated September 5, 2006, and recorded in Book 126, Page 111 of ranty Deed dated January 24, 2006, and recorded in Book 124, Pages 106- to Alfred Willey and Sherri Willey, a portion thereof being subject to a Lease Name of Taxpayer: MONICA BOTTINELLI the Town of Hardwick Land Records from August Wahler and Claire Wahler to 107 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Susan Jennings to Frank Agreement dated December 7, 2005, and recorded in Book 123, Pages 442- Description of Property G.W. Properties, LLC. McAllister and Erica McAllister. 444 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Alfred G. Willey, Sr. and It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by War- AMOUNT OF TAXES AMOUNT OF TAXES Sherri S. Willey to the Town of Hardwick. ranty Deed dated April 30, 2007, and recorded in Book 128, Page 90 of the YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS AMOUNT OF TAXES Town of Hardwick Land Records from Roger DeV. Renwick to Monica Bottinelli. 2008-2009 $4,441.31 2008-2009 $1,467.68 YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS AMOUNT OF TAXES 2008-2009 $596.96 YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS PARCEL NO. 15: PARCEL NO. 29: 2008-2009 $691.71 Name of Taxpayer: DANNY P. HALE and TAMARA A. HALE Name of Taxpayer: JENNIFER T. MISERAK PARCEL NO. 44: Description of Property Description of Property Name of Taxpayer: ROBIN L. YERLY PARCEL NO. 4: It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by War- It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by War- Description of Property Name of Taxpayer: RICHARD M. BRIGHT, JR. ranty Deed dated August 19, 2002, and recorded in Book 112, Pages 139-140 ranty Deed dated September 14, 1976, and recorded in Book 59, Pages 376 It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by Description of Property of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Lawrence D. Sholan to Danny P. of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Thomas A. Cuputo to Walter S. Warranty Deed dated May 2, 2000, and recorded in Book 106, Page 473 It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by War- Hale and Tamara A. Hale. Boyle and Jennifer Roff, the interest therein of the said Walter Boyle having of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Howard Gibbs to Robin L. ranty Deed dated September 21, 2004, and recorded in Book 120, Pages 118 AMOUNT OF TAXES been conveyed to Jennifer T. Miserak by Quit Claim Deed dated December 8, Yerly, said premises having subsequently been conveyed by Auctioneer's YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Lawrence C. Thibault and Sandra 1988, and recorded in Book 80, Pages 324-325 of the Town of Hardwick Land Deed dated May 21, 2009, and recorded in Book 133, Page 411 of the Water & sewer $848.57 Town of Hardwick Land Records from Robert Prozzo to Capsouth, LLC. T. Thibault to Richard M. Bright, Jr. and Sherri L. Bright, the interest therein of Records. AMOUNT OF TAXES AMOUNT OF TAXES the said Sherri Bright having purportedly been conveyed to Richard Bright by PARCEL NO. 16: YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS Quit Claim Deed dated February 4, 2008, and recorded in Book 130, Page 314 Name of Taxpayer: HARDWICK VILLAGE RESTAURANT LLC 2008-2009 $3,277.73 2008-2009 $2,308.60 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records. Description of Property AMOUNT OF TAXES It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by War- And such lands and premises will be sold at public auction at the third PARCEL NO. 30: floor meeting room of the Memorial Building, 20 Church Street in the Town YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS ranty Deed dated January 12, 2005, and recorded in Book 121, Page 18 of the Name of Taxpayer: WALDON P. MOFFATT Water & sewer $481.60 Town of Hardwick Land Records from Debbi Bright to Hardwick Village Res- of Hardwick, Vermont, a public place within said municipality, on the 25th Description of Property day of August, 2009, as per the following schedule: taurant, LLC. It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by War- PARCEL NO. 1 - 9:00 A.M. PARCEL NO. 5: AMOUNT OF TAXES ranty Deed dated June 28, 1965, and recorded in Book 53, Page 202 of the Name of Taxpayer: ROBERT COATES & DIANE COATES YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS Town of Hardwick Land Records from Bert A. King and Evelyn J. King to PARCEL NO. 2 - 9:03 A.M. Description of Property 2008-2009 $3,243.79 Waldon P. Moffatt and Shirley R. Moffatt, the said Shirley R. Moffatt being PARCEL NO. 3 - 9:06 A.M. It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by War- now deceased. PARCEL NO. 4 - 9:09 A.M. ranty Deed dated December 30, 1987, and recorded in Book 82, Pages 173- PARCEL NO. 17: AMOUNT OF TAXES 174 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from William A. Corrow to Robert Name of Taxpayer: JACLYN E. HARMAN PARCEL NO. 5 - 9:12 A.M. YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS Description of Property PARCEL NO. 6 - 9:15 A.M. Coates and Diane Coates, with the exception of that certain easement granted 2008-2009 $778.86 by instrument dated September 19, 2000, and recorded in Book 107, Page It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by Executor's PARCEL NO. 7 - 9:18 A.M. 433 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Robert J. Coates and Diane Deed dated May 17, 2004, and recorded in Book 118, Page 495 of the Town of PARCEL NO. 31: PARCEL NO. 8 - 9:21 A.M. Coates to Verizon New England, Inc. and Hardwick Electric Department. Hardwick Land Records from Don Gaskell, Executor of the Estate of Howard Name of Taxpayer: DAVID PATTEN and RITA PATTEN PARCEL NO. 9 - 9:24 A.M. AMOUNT OF TAXES A. Merrill to Jaclyn E. Harman, together with all and the whole of the same Description of Property PARCEL NO. 10 - 9:27 A.M. YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS land and premises conveyed by Executor's Deed dated May 17, 2004, and It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by War- PARCEL NO. 11 - 9:30 A.M. 2008-2009 $4,857.69 recorded in Book 118, Page 494 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from ranty Deed dated November 3, 1997, and recorded in Book 101, Pages 264- PARCEL NO. 12 - 9:33 A.M. Don Gaskell, Executor of the Estate of Donald S. Merrill to Jaclyn E. Harman. 265 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Winifred A. Patoine and PARCEL NO. 6: PARCEL NO. 13 - 9:36 A.M AMOUNT OF TAXES Norman Patoine to David Patten and Rita Patten. Name of Taxpayer: WILLIAM A. COLEMAN YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS AMOUNT OF TAXES PARCEL NO. 14 - 9:39 A.M.. Description of Property 2008-2009 $620.52 YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS PARCEL NO. 15 - 9:42 A.M. It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by War- 2008-2009 $1,545.22 PARCEL NO. 16 - 9:45 A.M. ranty Deed dated January 17, 2001, and recorded in Book 108, Pages 162- PARCEL NO. 18: PARCEL NO. 17 - 9:48 A.M. 163 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Vivien Garven and Henriette Name of Taxpayer: HOMESALES, INC. PARCEL NO. 32: Garven to William A. Coleman and Amanda Gustafson, the interest therein of Description of Property PARCEL NO. 18 - 9:51 A.M. Name of Taxpayer: KARLA ROWELL and DOUGLAS ROWELL PARCEL NO. 19 - 9:54 A.M. the said Amanda Gustafson having been conveyed to William A. Coleman by It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by Description of Property Quit Claim Deed dated October 19, 2004, and recorded in Book 120, Page 240 Auctioneer's Deed dated February 12, 2009, and recorded in Book 133, Page It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by War- PARCEL NO. 20 - 9:57 A.M. of the Town of Hardwick Land Records. 77 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Robert Prozzo to Homesales, ranty Deed dated July 15, 1993, and recorded in Book 91, Pages 245-246 of PARCEL NO. 21 - 10:00 A.M. AMOUNT OF TAXES Inc. the Town of Hardwick Land Records from William F. Hill to Karla Rowell, to- PARCEL NO. 22 - 10:03 A.M. YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS AMOUNT OF TAXES gether with the 1967 Newport mobile home, serial number 1040-6012 lo- PARCEL NO. 23 - 10:06 A.M. 2008-2009 $3,317.03 YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS cated thereupon. PARCEL NO. 24 - 10:09 A.M. Water & sewer $836.97 PARCEL NO. 7: AMOUNT OF TAXES PARCEL NO. 25 - 10:12 A.M. YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS Name of Taxpayer: WAYNE L. CORCORAN and RENEE CORCORAN PARCEL NO. 20: PARCEL NO. 26 - 10:15 A.M. Description of Property 2008-2009 $613.10 Name of Taxpayer: EDWARD G. KEENE & BARBARA E. KEENE Water & sewer $902.66 PARCEL NO. 27 - 10:18 A.M. It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by War- Description of Property PARCEL NO. 28 - 10:21 A.M. ranty Deed dated April 6, 1998, and recorded in Book 102, Pages 250-251 of It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by War- PARCEL NO. 33: the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Thomas G. Cloutier and Cynthia L. PARCEL NO. 29 - 10:24 A.M. ranty Deed dated August 30, 1994, and recorded in Book 94, Pages 79-80 of Name of Taxpayer: CHARLES H. SARTELLE, JR, Cloutier to Wayne L. Corcoran and Renee Corcoran. PARCEL NO. 30 - 10:27 A.M. the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Everett Keene to Edward G. Keene Description of Property AMOUNT OF TAXES PARCEL NO. 31 - 10:30 A.M. and Barbara E. Keene, with the exception of that certain right of way conveyed It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by War- YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS PARCEL NO. 32 - 10:33 A.M. by instrument dated May 24, 1994, and recorded in Book 93, Pages 258-259 ranty Deed dated September 2, 1988, and recorded in Book 79, Pages 378- 2008-2009 $262.05 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Everett L. Keene to Hardwick 380 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Allen Reed, Jr., and Janet PARCEL NO. 33 - 10:36 A.M. Electric Department. Reed to Charles H. Sartelle, Jr. and Janey G. Sartelle, with the exception of PARCEL NO. 34 - 10:39 A.M. PARCEL NO. 8: AMOUNT OF TAXES Name of Taxpayer: CRAIG L. CURSCHMANN, SR. that portion thereof conveyed by Warranty Deed dated June 9, 1995, and PARCEL NO. 35 - 10:41 A.M. YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS recorded in Book 96, Pages 110-111 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records PARCEL NO. 36 - 10:45 A.M. Description of Property 2008-2009 $711.79 It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by War- from Charles H. Sartelle, Jr. and Janey G. Sartelle to Charles H. Sartelle, Sr. PARCEL NO. 37 - 10:47 A.M. ranty Deed dated October 26, 2006, and recorded in Book 126, Page 469 of and Marion I. Sartelle, and with the further exception of that certain easement PARCEL NO. 38 - 10:51 A.M. PARCEL NO. 21: conveyed by instrument dated June 8, 1995, and recorded in Book 96, Pages the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Marie Sholan to Craig L. PARCEL NO. 39 - 10:54 A.M. Name of Taxpayer: BRENDA S. LUDWIG & JILL J. KEENE 108-109 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Charles H. Sartelle, Jr. Curschmann, Sr. Description of Property PARCEL NO. 40 - 10:57 A.M. AMOUNT OF TAXES and Janey G. Sartelle to Hardwick Electric Department; the interest of the said It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by War- PARCEL NO. 41 - 11:00 A.M. YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS Janey G. Sartelle in and to said land and premises having been conveyed to ranty Deed dated August 30, 1994, and recorded in Book 94, Page 81 of the Charles H. Sartelle, Jr. by Quit Claim Deed dated May 6, 1998, and recorded in PARCEL NO. 42 - 11:03 A.M. 2007-2008 $1,537.39 Town of Hardwick Land Records from Everett Keene to Brenda S. Ludwig and 2008-2009 1,301.25 Book 102, Page 370 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records. PARCEL NO. 43 - 11:06 A.M. Jill J. Keene, with the exception of that certain right of way conveyed by in- AMOUNT OF TAXES strument dated May 24, 1994, and recorded in Book 93, Pages 258-259 of the PARCEL NO. 44 - 11:09 A.M. PARCEL NO. 9: YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS unless such taxes respectively assessed against the aforesaid properties, Town of Hardwick Land Records from Everett L. Keene to Hardwick Electric 2008-2009 $1,333.39 Name of Taxpayer: FRANCIS CARR DAVIS Department. together with costs, interest and fees, shall have been previously paid. Description of Property AMOUNT OF TAXES It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by PARCEL NO. 34: Pursuant to Title 32, Section 5254 (b), Vermont Statutes Annotated, an owner YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS Name of Taxpayer: BARBARA SAVOIE Administrator's Deed dated April 14, 1983, and recorded in Book 68, Pages 2008-2009 $831.84 of property being sold for taxes may request in writing, not less than twenty- 437-438 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Coleen D. Strong, Ad- Description of Property four (24) hours prior to the tax sale, that only a portion of the property be sold. It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by War- ministratrix of the Estate of Herbert W. Powers, to Francis Carr Davis, and PARCEL NO. 22: Such request must clearly identify the portion of the property to be sold, and ranty Deed dated January 31, 2000, and recorded in Book 106, Page 302 of also being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by Name of Taxpayer: JILL KEENE must be accompanied by a certification from the district environmental com- the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Lawrence Lepine and Paulette Lepine Administrator's Deed dated April 14, 1983, and recorded in Book 68, Pages Description of Property mission and the Town of Hardwick zoning administrative officer that the por- to Rory Savoie and Barbara Savoie, the interest therein of the said Rory Savoie 442-443 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Coleen D. Strong, Ad- 2000 Dutch Duchess mobile home, 14'x80', serial number 26722D. tion identified may be subdivided and meets the minimum lot size require- ministratrix of the Estate of Eliza J. Powers, to Francis Carr Davis, with the AMOUNT OF TAXES having been conveyed to Barbara Savoie by Quit Claim Deed dated February ments. In the event that the portion so identified by the taxpayer cannot be exception of the portion thereof conveyed by Warranty Deed dated July 30, YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS 29, 2000, and recorded in Book 106, Page 343 of the Town of Hardwick Land sold for the amount of the unpaid tax and costs, then the entire property will be 1990, and recorded in Book 84, Pages 124-125 of the Town of Hardwick Land 2008-2009 $1,155.55 Records. sold to pay such unpaid tax and costs. Records from Francis C. Davis to Robert Hitchcock and Caroline Hitchcock. AMOUNT OF TAXES AMOUNT OF TAXES PARCEL NO. 23: YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS Taxpayers are further advised of their right to have a hearing before the YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS Name of Taxpayer: PHILLIP A. KEOUGH & SARAH DEMO 2008-2009 $3,319.38 Town of Hardwick Board for the Abatement of Taxes in accordance with 2008-2009 $2,439.26 Description of Property the provisions of Title 24, Section 1535, Vermont Statutes Annotated. Tax- Water & Sewer 564.62 It being A 14' X 66' mobile home presently located at Evergreen Manor, Lot PARCEL NO. 37: payers wishing to have such a hearing must contact the Hardwick Town No. 27 in the Town of Hardwick, Vermont. Name of Taxpayer: CLAIRE S. SLAYTON Clerk to request such a hearing. PARCEL NO. 10: AMOUNT OF TAXES Description of Property Name of Taxpayer: CRAIG DEVENGER & LAURA L. DEVENGER YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by War- Dated at the Town of Hardwick, Vermont, this 28th day of July, 2009. Description of Property 2008-2009 $496.02 ranty Deed dated September 8, 1989, and recorded in Book 89, Pages 29-30 ATTEST: s/ Robert Lewis It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by Quit Robert Lewis, Tax Collector for the Claim Deed dated June 18, 1992, and recorded in Book 89, Pages 49-50 of of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Henry Richard and Helen Rich- PARCEL NO. 24: Town of Hardwick, Vermont the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Fred Devenger, Jr. and Theresa ard to Claire S. Slayton Name of Taxpayer: ALTON E. KING Devenger to Craig A. Devenger and Laura L. Devenger, together with the 1987 AMOUNT OF TAXES Description of Property Commodore Comet mobile home, model No. BU 025, serial number CM 14887 YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by War- AB, located thereupon. 2008-2009 $1,768.42 ranty Deed dated July 13, 2005, and recorded in Book 122, Page 68 of the AMOUNT OF TAXES Town of Hardwick Land Records from Larry Thibault to Alton E. King. YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS PARCEL NO. 38: AMOUNT OF TAXES Water & Sewer $875.25 Name of Taxpayer: LEONARD SPENCER and SUSAN A. SPENCER YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS Description of Property PARCEL NO. 11: Water & sewer $1,033.49 Name of Taxpayer: CLIFTON A. DRAGON & DARLENE G. DRAGON It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by War- Description of Property PARCEL NO. 25: ranty Deed dated May 24, 1991, and recorded in Book 85, Pages 467-468 of It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by War- Name of Taxpayer: WENDY L. MADIGAN and ALLEN D. MADIGAN the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Edmund Carpenter and Betty Car- ranty Deed dated November 27, 1995, and recorded in Book 97, Pages 266- Description of Property penter to Leonard H. Spencer and Susan A. Spencer. 268 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from William Werner and Patricia It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by War- AMOUNT OF TAXES Werner to Clifton A. Dragon and Darlene G. Dragon, together with the 1988 ranty Deed dated August 28, 1995, and recorded in Book 96, Page 441 of the YEAR COLLECTOR’S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS Town of Hardwick Land Records from Sheryl M. Williams to Wendy L. Madigan Skyline Hampshire mobile home, 14' x 70'. serial number 2216-0117X lo- 2008-2009 $2,413.83 and Allen D. Madigan. cated thereon. Page Six The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, August 12, 2009 GRACE Art On Exhibit Naturalist To Read Of The At Catamount Arts THIS Seasons At The Galaxy ST. JOHNSBURY — GRACE, discover, develop, and promote the HARDWICK — Naturalist scientific work. He also writes for Grass Roots Art and Community art of the population of elders and Bernd Heinrich visits the Galaxy Scientific American, Outside, Ameri- Effort, has an on going exhibit in other specific constituencies in ru- Bookshop at 7 p.m., Tuesday. can Scientist, and Audubon; and he the downstairs gallery at Cata- ral Vermont. 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He will sing After his presentation, every winner will be chosen for each prize Open 9 a.m. - noon and 1-3 p.m. Enter ¥GARDEN SKILLS WORKSHOP with Pops Concert that should have wide- “Oh, What A Beautiful Morning” through the rear door of the Merchant’s Rachel Kane, 10:30 a.m. - noon, Spotlight Gallery Features “Pieces of child will get to choose two free of a gift certificate to the Galaxy Vermont.” 136 State St., Montpelier. spread appeal. The music includes a (Oklahoma), “On The Street Where brand-new books to take home and Bank Building. Call for an appointment at Perennial Pleasures Nursery, East medley of Broadway show-stoppers, You Live” (My Fair Lady) and “The Bookshop, Gagnon’s Video, Rite- Hardwick. Registration and information: Open Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. keep! Mcdougall is a tireless advo- 472-6525. Way Sport Shop and Vermont Copy ¥HEART AND SOUL SINGERS, meet 472-5104. Information: 802-828-5423. Richard Rodgers’ orchestral work Impossible Dream” (Man Of La cate for literacy and an acclaimed and Ship. Winners need not be Thursday evenings 6:30 - 8 p.m., River ¥OLD FASHIONED OPEN HOUSE, •EXHIBITION OF KARL DECKER’S Victory At Sea (written for a World Mancha). storyteller. He was interviewed on present to win. Arts Council, Morrisville. Formal singing Eaton Corner Museum, P.Q., 1 to 5 p.m. documentary photograph project The War II documentary) and other clas- For more information, call 802- NPR’s The Story at http:// For more information, call 472- experience not required. Information: Celebrate the Museum’s 50th Anniver- People of Townshend, Vermont, Sterling sic tunes such as Moon River. 244-6828 or go to www.vermont thestory.org/archive/the_story_ 5948 or email jeudevinesusan 586-9912 RoseMary or 476-8947 Donia. sary. Square dance at 1 p.m. Old-tyme College, Craftsbury Common. Sterling Broadway singer and television philharmonic.org. 703_iPhone_Apps.mp3/view. @yahoo.com. ¥CHICKEN PIE SUPPER, serving at music, demonstrations of heritage crafts, College’s Brown Library. Information: 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., St. Michaels Parish Museum displays and more. Information: www.karldecker.com or contact Barbara Hall, Greensboro Bend. Co-sponsored 819-889-2698. at [email protected]. Smirkus Performers by St. Jean Chapter #443 Catholic ¥UNADILLA THEATRE, Marshfield, ¥JACOB WALKER ART GALLERY The Politics Of Patriotism Family Life Ins. Proceeds to benefit St. presents She Stoops to Conquer by (now at two new locations), Copley CRAFTSBURY — Author From radical Revolutionary sailors Michaels Altar Society. Oliver Goldsmith, 7:30 p.m. Information: to Gilded Age businessmen, from Hospital Gallery (528 Washington To Be At Farmers’ Market Woden Teachout will read from her ¥COLD COUNTRY BLUEGRASS, in www.Unadilla.org or 456-8968. nia, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, the Ku Klux Klan to civil rights Highway) and at River Arts (74 Pleasant GREENSBORO — Smirkos new book “Capture the Flag, the concert, 6:30 p.m., The Old Schoolhouse ¥PETER PAN, presented by the Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, activists, multiple groups have “cap- St.), both in Morrisville. Artwork in oil, from Circus Smirkus will perform Politics of Patriotism” at Stardust Common, School Street, Marshfield. Greensboro Arts Alliance and Residency, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New tured the flag” to promote their Sponsored by the Jaquith Public Library. 7 p.m., McIntyre Barn, Greensboro. For watercolor, acrylic, and pastel for sale Friday afternoon at the Hardwick Bookstore and Cafe at 1 p.m., Sun- York, and Washington, with inter- message, tying their agenda in with ¥SUMMER THURSDAY DINNERS, 5:30 tickets and information: 533-7487. and can be seen daily from 10 a.m. to 5 Farmer’s Market. People who want day, following the Craftsbury Farm- national troupers from France and love of country, democracy, and the to 7 p.m. with takeouts welcome, Cabot p.m. through October 16. Artists will be more can can attend one of the cir- ers’ Market. the United Kingdom. American Way. United Church. Choice of steak or Monday, Aug. 17 sitting at River Arts on Saturdays and cus’ final shows in Greensboro this After bringing an American flag This year, the youth circus turns Teachout studies the develop- chicken. Donations for Fuel Oil Fund ¥WEAVING WORKSHOPS, Mondays Sundays. weekend. to an anti-war rally, where she found the pages on Aesop, the Brothers ment of American patriotic culture. welcome. Tickets by reservation or at the from 10 a.m. to noon with Tim Rumbinas, ¥CHARLOTTE POTOK RETROSPEC- The “Smirkus Ever After: A Big that it was not well received, Grimm and Hans Christian She holds a Ph.D. in the History of door. Information: 563-2278. in the Samuel Read Hall House, at the Top Fairytale” has been playing to Teachout became interested in re- TIVE: A Vermont Potter, The Blinking Andersen, bringing classic stories American Civilization from Harvard ¥CIRCUS SKILLS with Brent McCoy, Old Stone House Museum, Brownington. packed houses and critical acclaim searching and understanding the Light Gallery in Plainfield celebrates its to life. Quicker than the Big Bad University, and has taught at Clown-At-Work, 4 p.m, Jeudevine Join any time. throughout New England. The cir- multitude of messages that have 10th anniversary with a tribute to its Wolf can say “Rumpelstiltskin!” cen- been attached to the flag, from its Harvard and Middlebury colleges. Library, Hardwick. Information: 472-5948 ¥THE BARRE-TONES, women’s chorus, cus is in Montpelier today and Thurs- or [email protected]. founder, through August. Open Thurs- ter ring will be transformed into a creation through today. Currently, she is a professor of 7 p.m., Alumni Hall, Barre Auditorium. day — shows at 2 and 7 p.m. — and ¥RIVER ARTS CENTER event, 6:30 days from 2 to 6 p.m. and Fridays, fairytale kingdom, complete with graduate studies in the MA pro- Open to all women age 18 and over. in Greensboro on Aug. 15 and 16 — In her work, Teachout has p.m., Journey Dance. Information: Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to astounding aerials, clever clowning, gram at Union Institute & Univer- ¥PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME, every 6 p.m. Information: (802) 454-0141 or 7 p.m., Saturday; 1 and 6 p.m., Sun- sought to dig deep into Old Glory’s www.riverartsvt.org or (802) 888-1261. high-wire hijinks and fabulous feats sity. She lives in Middlesex with her Monday, 10 a.m. Stories, puppets and www.blinkinglightgallery.com. day. mystique by discovering fascinat- ¥CIRCUS SMIRKUS, 2009 Big Top Tour, of contortion, acrobatics and jug- family. songs, Jaquith Library, Marshfield. ¥EXHIBIT AT THE HANGMAN FRAME Twenty-six stars, ages 10 to 18, ing stories far more revelatory (and 2 and 7 p.m., Montpelier High School, gling. truthful) than the hackneyed tales For more information, call 586- SHOP AND GALLERY, Main Street, bring youthful exuberance and pol- Montpelier. Tickets: 1-877-764-7587 or ished skills from all parts of the Tickets are available by calling of Betsy Ross and Francis Scott Key. 2200. www.smirkus.org. Tuesday, Aug. 18 Hardwick. Exhibiting artists include ¥FREE FAMILY LITERACY CLASSES for Harriet Wood, Justin Wood, Ann Young, country and the world. This year’s 1-877-764-7587 or going to ¥UNADILLA THEATRE, Marshfield, www.smirkus.org presents She Stoops to Conquer by parents of children under 8 years old. Work Carol Drury and Axel Stohlberg. Art troupe hails from Vermont, Califor- Oliver Goldsmith, 7:30 p.m. Information: on your high school diploma, GED or other Show runs through Aug. 19. Information: Monotype Painting www.Unadilla.org or 456-8968. educational goals, while learning ways to 525-4405, 456-8708 or 472-6270. CRAFTSBURY — Artist Paul Monotype art is a form that com- ¥WOODBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY help your young children succeed. Classes ¥THE VIEW FROM GREENSBORO, an Evelti presents a monotype paint- bines painting and printmaking, so meets the 2nd Thursday of each month, meet Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday exhibit of watercolors by Deborah Veterans To Be Remembered ing workshop at the Craftsbury Pub- named because only one good im- Woodbury Community Library community mornings. Help with childcare and mileage. Holmes at Highland Lodge, Craftsbury lic Library at 6 p.m., Wednesday, pression can be obtained from a room. For more information call Julia or Lucinda Rd., Greensboro, through Aug. 31, 2009. Information: Highland Lodge: 533-2647; At Old Home Day Aug. 19. The free workshop is open plate. Monotypes are prized because at The Family Literacy Center, 888-6810. ¥FIGURE DRAWING OPEN STUDIO, Deborah: 533-2597. WOODBURY — All are wel- ist Church will house historic dis- to 10 adult participants. of their unique textural qualities. Friday, Aug. 14 every Tuesday, 6 to 8:30 p.m., River come to join residents in celebrating plays focused on the town’s veter- ¥HARDWICK PEACE VIGIL every Plexi, paper, oil and paint will The artist paints on a plate with Arts, Morrisville. Bring your own the town’s history Saturday during Friday, 5-6 at the Hardwick Peace Park. ONGOING ans, plus people will be on hand to be provided but participants should a greasy substance such as printer’s materials, model available. Information: the Third Annual Woodbury Old Come join us for any part of that hour. ¥BABCOCK HOUSE MUSEUM, record shared stories and songs. The bring their own favorite brushes. ink or oil paint, then the drawing is 472-6908 or 888-1261. Home Day. This year, the theme is Sponsored by the Hardwick Area Peace Craftsbury Common, open Wednesday parade struts through town at 11 pressed by hand onto a sheet of ¥SHAPE-NOTE SINGS, Tuesdays, 7:30 “Woodbury Veterans.” & Justice Coalition. Information: 533- and Saturday mornings, 10 a.m. to noon, a.m. And as a special treat, the Ver- absorbent paper. This technique, p.m. through August, Bread & Puppet 7175. other times by chance or appointment, There will be historical displays, mont Civil War Hemlocks will dis- dates back to the 17th century and New Building behind the museum. No ¥STORY HOUR, Greensboro Free through October 15. an opportunity to share memories play an original “Canon 229” in front was used in later times by the En- experience necessary, all welcome. Library, Fridays, 10 a.m. Stories, songs, ¥HARDWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETY or hear others tell stories from ear- of the Village Store. THANKS glish artist William Blake and the Located on Rte. 122, Glover. Information: games, crafts and fun. 53 Wilson Street, Open Tues. & Thurs. 1pm-4pm lier generations. There will be a There will be food to purchase French painter Edgar Degas, among 802-525-3031/6972. Greensboro. Information: 533-2531. ¥THE BREAD & PUPPET MUSEUM, “White Elephant Sale,” and an open at lunch time, plus lively bluegrass/ FOR SAYING YOU SAW IT IN many others. ¥LAMOILLE RIVER SWINGERS ¥POTLUCK DESSERT SOCIAL, 7 p.m., one of the biggest collections of some of air flea market at the elementary THE HARDWICK GAZETTE Square & Round Dance Club, learn to gospel music from the “Woodbury To register, call 586-9683, or Woodbury Elementary School in the the biggest puppets in the world, open school ball field. Kids are invited to square dance, Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m., Bluegrass Highlanders.” stop by the library. library community room. For families, old daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until November 1. Cassie’s Crazy Carnival Games as Peoples Academy Cafeteria, For additional information, call and new, to meet the new principal, Rte. 122, Glover. Free. Morrisville. Information: 888-5309, 644- well! 456-8108. school board and PTO members. 2850, 635-2346, or 533-7122. The day starts at 9 a.m. in the ¥BUFFET SUPPER, Antique Fashion ¥CANNING & FREEZING WORKSHOP, Town Hall with the White Elephant Show, and Carole Vincelette in Concert, COMMUNITY with Peggy Thompson of the Vermont Sale, including local artisans, an- 6 p.m., to celebrate the 50th anniversary Department of Agriculture, 10:30 a.m., tiques, Cabot Cheese. The Method- of the Historical Museum in Eaton MEALS Barton Senior Center. Information: 748- Corner, P.Q., to benefit the Museum’s ¥COMMUNITY DINNERS, Thursdays, 5182 or via the Senior HelpLine at 1-800- Homestead Project. Cookshire Fair- noon, Hardwick United Church, 642-5119. Reservations for lunch: 525- grounds. Reservations and information: donation. Sponsored by the Buffalo 0080. 819-875-5256, 819-875-5183. Mountain Co-op. Information: 472-6020. Davis To ¥UNADILLA THEATRE, Marshfield, ¥YOUTH BIRDING PROGRAM, Bird ¥FREE COMMUNITY DINNER, Holy presents She Stoops to Conquer by Walk, 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., North Branch Grounds Coffee Shop, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Oliver Goldsmith, 7:30 p.m. Information: Play ‘Othello’ Nature Center, 713 Elm Street, Montpe- www.Unadilla.org or 456-8968. Main St., Hardwick. CALAIS — Quarry Works The- lier. Information: 229-6206. ¥FREE WEEKLY COMMUNITY ater in Adamant presents William ¥HARDWICK REIKI CLINIC, second SUPPERS, Wednesday, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Friday of every month, 5 - 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 19 Shakespeare’s “Othello” Aug. 13-16 Marshfield. Old School House Common. and 20-23. Directed by Michael Masonic Temple, 61 Church St. ¥MARSHFIELD PLAYGROUP, ¥COMMUNITY POTLUCK DINNERS, Practitioners from all schools of Reiki Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Old School- Suchomel, the play features Plainfield Community Center, 4th Tues. Hardwick resident Edgar Davis as welcome. Clients seen on 1st come 1st house Common during Community of the month. Othello. serve basis. Donations accepted. Supper. For children birth to five and ¥FREE COMMUNITY SUPPER, open to Admission is free. For seating Experience the relaxing effects of Reiki their adults. Information: 476-8757 x113. one and all, third Wednesdays at 6 p.m., reservations, call 229-6978. Cassie's energy work. Information: 472-6152. ¥FREE FAMILY LITERACY CLASSES United Church of Craftsbury, on the This production is made pos- ¥SACRED CIRCLE DANCE, 2nd and 4th for parents of children under 8 years old. Common. Information: (802) 586-8028. Fridays of the month, 7 - 9 p.m., Danville Work on your high school diploma, GED ¥HARDWICK AREA FOOD PANTRY, sible by the Adamant Community Corner Congregational Church, Hill Street, or other educational goals, while learning West Church Street, adjoining St. Johns Cultural Foundation. Danville. Music and dances from around ways to help your young children Church. Open Mon. noon - 2 p.m.; Ice Cream the world. All dances taught; no partner succeed. Classes meet Tuesday, necessary. Childcare for ages 3+ (call Thurs. and Sat., 9 - 11 a.m. Information: Wednesday and Thursday mornings. 472-5940. first). Call Diana at (802) 684-3867 for Help with childcare and mileage. For Shop more information. more information call Julia or Lucinda at MISC. Saturday, Aug. 15 The Family Literacy Center, 888-6810. ¥AREA AGENCY ON AGING for ¥THE VERMONT BOTANICAL ¥CRAFTSBURY LIBRARY Baseball We are located between Northeastern Vermont’s Hardwick Office, GARDEN, a place of beauty for RTE. 100, MORRISVILLE, VT 05661 Benefit, 6 p.m., with former Red Sox 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 3 p.m. Enter reflection and gardening inspiration; a Only minutes from Stowe! Willey’s Store and the pitcher, Bill Lee. BBQ, beer and wine through the rear door of the Merchant’s place for research, demonstration and and movie. Information: 586-9683. Caspian Lake beach in Bank Building. Call for an appointment at education about gardening for food and MOVIE GUIDE ¥ 888-3293 •BREAD AND PUPPET’S Dirt Cheap 472-6525. health; the history and diversity of local Greensboro, Vermont Opera - Benefit for Medical Aid to Gaza WWW.BIJOU4.COM ¥STORY TIME at Jeudevine Memorial growing practices and protecting and performed at Lamb Alley, 65 Pioneer St., FOR MOVIE REVIEWS AND PREVIEWS Library in Hardwick, 10 a.m. Call for enhancing the environment as well as Montpelier. Co-sponsored by Vermont- information: 472-5948. providing a beautiful place for community Hours: Noon to 8 p.m. ers for a Just Peace in Palestine/Israel interaction open to the public year round. BARGAIN MATINEES and Bread and Puppet Theater. [email protected] All Shows $4.50 before 6 p.m. ¥STORY TIME for kids aged 7 - 12, 1 - 2 Contact Person: Charlie Nardozi, 863- All shows $5 before 6 p.m. Information: 476-3154, 229-2200. 5251. p.m., Jeudevine Library, Hardwick, ¥VERMONT PHILHARMONIC OR- ¥TWIN VALLEY SENIORS, of Old Wednesday afternoons through the CHESTRA, 7:30 p.m., Hardwick Town Schoolhouse Common, Marshfield. House. The Summer Pops Concert. summer. The focus is on adventure Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from ¥UNADILLA THEATRE, Marshfield, stories. Information: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. We cook on site every presents She Stoops to Conquer by [email protected] or (802) Monday, and meals are prepared by Oliver Goldsmith, 7:30 p.m. Information: 472-5948. New England Culinary Institute on www.Unadilla.org or 456-8968. ¥CCV ASSESSMENT OF PRIOR Wednesdays and Fridays. Suggested ¥THIRD ANNUAL WOODBURY OLD LEARNING Course Informational donation for each meal is $3. We deliver HOME DAY, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., downtown session: Earn college credit for what you Meals on Wheels to our homebound Woodbury. Parade, white elephant sale, already know. Interactive Television, friends. Information: 426-3447. music, food and more. Information: 456- statewide locations. 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. ¥BOOK SALE: Every day at the 8108. Information: (802) 828-4064 or Jeudevine Library, Hardwick. Library www.ccv.edu/APL. hours: Mon. & Wed., 1-7 p.m., Tues. & Thurs., 1 - 5 p.m. Fridays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to noon. 472-5948.

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THURS., August 13 ¥ Serving at 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. THIS St. Michael's Parish Hall Greensboro Bend, VT WEEK Menu: Chicken pie ¥ Assorted casseroles The Hardwick Gazette Baked beans ¥ Cole slaw ¥ Rolls will publish announcements Pie ¥ Beverage of events of general interest This supper is co-sponsored by St. Jean Chapter #443 Catholic All proceeds in thecalendar. Family Life Ins. benefit Information must be received $ St. Michael's Adults ~ 8.00 by 5 p.m.Friday $ Altar Society Children under 12 ~ 4 to be published the following week. The Hardwick Gazette, August 12, 2009 Page Seven Garden Staters Jam With Locals Summer Music Nourishes The Soul REVIEW week featured two piano trios by Kahn and Tchaikovsky in fine per- formances by Alexander Romanul by Ryan Unser REVIEW on violin, Nicholas Dinnerstein on GREENSBORO — With a good cello and Bryan Chuan on piano, amount of sun, a high in the 70s, and by David K. Rodgers the last heroically filling in at the not a drop of rain, Saturday was one of last moment for the previously a few solid summer days that Greens- GREENSBORO — The fourth concert in the Summer Music From scheduled musician. Both works boro had this year. And the Greens- were deeply Romantic in character, boro Blues Jam in the Grange Hall Greensboro series in the United Saturday night provided an appropri- Church of Christ on Tuesday last See SUMMER, Page Twelve ate finish to the day and opportunity for folks to get out and enjoy a summer evening in Vermont. The night started off with a fea- Cabot Old Home Days tured act from New Jersey. Two mem- bers of the band 13 Scotland Road, Bill Sat., August 15 Binford and Aaron Seglin, were joined Flea Market, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Cabot Common – by local musicians Morgan Wells and household, hot dogs, corn Chris Robertson. They went through a diverse, five song set of songwriter Three members of 13 Scotland Road, from left, Morgan Wells, Aaron Sun., August 16 Binford’s tunes. He anchored the group Seglin and Bill Binford, play with area guitarist Chris Robertson at Cabot United Church, worship service, 10:30, David on acoustic guitar and vocals as they the Greensboro Blues Jam on Saturday. The event drew about 60 McBride preaching. Brunch. Concert 2 p.m.: navigated from wistful acoustic soul, spectators. (photo by Ryan Unser) to driving blues, and even through a rededication of church organ, choral & organ music. bit of folk reggae. Seglin provided exceptional vo- available (a lack of which is often a Gagnon (who was on the drum set all cals, and some great harmonica play- concern at these events), who pro- night) develop his abilities over the ing delivered with a pure, bell like vided a good cross section of blues seven years the Greensboro Blues Jam tone. Wells, who will join the band as and musical history with their song has been running. This was later ech- an official member, took care of elec- selections; and instruments from the oed by Gagnon who described the jams Author tric guitar duties, adding a high en- standard electric guitar, bass, and as some of his earliest opportunities ergy rock element to the sound; while drums, to some Hammond organ, to learn to play out with other musi- T. Greenwood Robertson, a blues jam regular, con- harmonica, electric mandolin, and a cians. Other young musicians who (who grew up in Barton) tributed plenty of electric slide licks couple of saxophones. Attendance was developed their formidable skills in Elwyn Daniels, right, speaks with Paul Wood, left, about that kept a beaming smile on Binford’s good through most of the night, with part by attending over the years were discusses and signs her new book some old farm tools (circa 1850-1900) at the 100th Anni- face. The band members were moving a crowd of about 60 people, not in- Max Bronstein on guitar and Ben versary of the Grange Hall of the Caledonia Grange 9 of through the Northeast Kingdom on a cluding the musicians. Appel on tenor saxophone. East Hardwick. Festivities included a hymn sing, cold small tour before returning home. A theme of the evening, elo- The next Blues Jam, which will Two Rivers lunch, history displays, and an old tools presentation by The rest of the evening proceeded quently described by Ted Donlon af- be the last of the seventh season, is 8 Wood. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) very smoothly, following the Blues ter the first couple sets, was the col- p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12. For addi- Saturday, August 15, 1 p.m. Jam’s standard format of rotating laboration and interplay of musicians tional information, go to musicians through every three or four from different generations. Donlon www.greensboroblues.com, or Special Orders Welcome • Gift Certificates Available songs. There were plenty of singers spoke about watching drummer Andy www.13scotlandrd.com. New, Used & Rare Books

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HONOR ROLL Healy Gagnon Receives Cabot Graduates Music Scholarship HARDWICK — Andrew percussionist and sung in the select High School’s Craftsbury Schools From Ithaca Gagnon has been awarded a $300 chorus as a tenor. He composed scholarship from Ellis Music Com- music as part of the Vermont MIDI Grade 12: pany. Project and arranged music for 23rd Alumni A and B: Adam Darling, Janelle College Gagnon is this year’s recipient school ensembles. As well, he per- Hodgdon, Shauna Taylor. ITHACA, N.Y. — Bryce Healy, from Vermont music district num- formed in the Northeast Music Fes- Banquet Grade 11: son of Calais residents David Healy ber two, which includes several tival all four years of high school A and B: John Dunbar. and Linda Gray, graduated in May schools in the northeastern part of and was selected for three years in a Grade 10: with a bachelor of arts degree from the state. Statewide, there are six row to perform in Vermont’s All A and B: Andrew Calderwood, Ithaca College’s School of Humani- districts designated by the Vermont State Music Festival, participating Kristen Lavine, Jackson Miller, Sam ties and Sciences. Music Educators Association. Ellis one year each in the orchestra, con- Zaber. All A: Darienne Martin- Coeducational and nonsectar- Music has awarded six scholarships cert band, and jazz ensemble. He Baker, Jenna Sweet, Wesly War- ian, Ithaca College is a nationally — one for each district — annually plans to use the scholarship toward ren. recognized independent college of since 1997. expenses this fall at the University Grade 9: some 6,300 undergraduates and 400 A June graduate of Hazen of Vermont, where he will major in A and B: Adam Allen, Hattie graduate students. Union School, Gagnon was recom- music education. Brochu, Jesedel Cruz, Emily Jones, mended for the award by music Ellis Music Company, founded Jason Martin, Jenya Morrison, An- teacher Steven Light, who described in 1946, is a family-owned business thony Putvain. All A: Deirdre Mar- him as a very talented musician and specializing in sales, service, and Class of 1944 tin-Baker, Tyler Molleur, Kalia Local a “natural teacher.” rentals of musical instruments to 65th Reunion, left to right: Elizabeth (Simpson) Larkin, Pennock. Gagnon has performed in the schools and individuals throughout Moretown; Marjorie (Searles) Gendron, Montpelier; Edward Grade 8: Students school’s jazz band and pep band as a New England. Wheeler, Danville; Marjorie (Pike) Greaves, Danville. Greaves A and B: Christine Draper, is the president of the Cabot School Alumni Association. Elaine Dunbar, Kyle Maskell, Eliza- beth Smith, Frank Spiese. All A: Named To Kayla Taylor, Leela Whipple. Grade 7: Dean’s List A and B: Eric Menard. All A: Meghan Pennock, Emma Spiese, Class of 1936 Thaila Thomas. At Ithaca 73rd Reunion, Paul Houston, Grade 6: 90 years old, from Inverness, A and B: Kyle Adams, Lily College Fla. Dunbar, Sierra Johnson, Brandon Locke, Joshua Paquette, Alex ITHACA, N.Y. — The following Vetere, Iva Wright. All A: Meghan local residents were named to the Brown, Sarah Dunbar, Mael Dean’s List at Ithaca College for the LeScouezec. spring 2009 semester. Class of 1959 Grade 5: Melissa LaCasse, daughter of 50th Reunion, left to right: A and B: Matthew Allen, Wolcott residents Thomas and Bar- Deanna “Pinky” (Gould) Van Adriana Eldred, Carina Eldred, bara LaCasse, was named to the Schagen, Massachusetts; Olivia Jones, Jeremiah Lasher, Dean’s List in the School of Hu- Marie (Morey) Flatow, Water- Duncan Martin-Baker, Maleighna manities and Sciences for the spring bury; and Audra (Thomas) Perkins, Taylor Phelps, Jessica 2009 term with a GPA of 3.7. Burroughs, Marshfield. Spurr, Noah Sweet, Leila Volmer, Serena Longo, daughter of Kisiah Waterhouse, Robert Will- Calais residents Nathan Longo and (photos by Vanessa Fournier) iams, Mianda Wood. All A: Marisa Jean MacLachlan, was named to Eldred, Kestrel Owens, Anna the Dean’s List in the School of Strong. Humanities and Sciences for the spring 2009 term with a GPA of 3.7. Hannah Parker, daughter of Woodbury residents Coleman and Jody Parker, was named to the rent membranes had a 10-12 year Dean’s List in the School of Health Leak lifespan. 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(802) 472-6521 [email protected] The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, August 12, 2009 Page Nine Cobb Announces Last Supper Weekend Services by Betty Hatch WALDEN — Allan Michaud Retirement brought his message at the evening OBITUARIES worship service Sunday, Aug. 9. He by Will Walters tinue. He said “While I am retiring Hardwick Adamant urged the congregation to become CABOT — The congregants of from full time pastoral church min- UNITED CHURCH OF HARDWICK. 216 South ADAMANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, nearer to God and love our neigh- Cabot United Church were in for a istry to devote my time to increas- Main, Pastor Judy Wable, 472-6353 for Adamant village, Sunday worship, 9 a.m. All bors with a closer relationship. Sunday surprise Aug. 2, when Rev. ing services of Faith in Action and welcome, wheel chair accessible. Tim Atwater, information. Sunday Worship during June, Hazel H. Greaves was organist. Bill Cobb announced he would not work on my spiritually centered Pastor, 454-8343. CHARLES “CHARLIE” PIPER July and August, 9:15 a.m. Local transportation The next evening worship ser- continue as minister after his con- book, I will remain active in what- available, tel. 472-6566. Vacation Bible School Charlie was a member of the vice is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. HARDWICK — Charles Bur- tract expires Dec. 31. His workload ever work God calls me to.” Aug. 19 - 21, 6 - 8 p.m. Preregister by calling Wolcott United Church in Hardwick and the 23 at 7. All are invited to attend. ton “Charlie” Piper, 72, a native of will be only partially reduced as he Cobb said Faith In Action was Debbie at 472-6786. WOLCOTT CHURCH will have worship Sunday Caspian Lake Lodge Masonic Order The last church supper of the Hardwick, died Thursday, Aug. 6, intends to continue with his Faith “one of the church’s great successes” ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. morning at 8:30 a.m. Information: 888-2248. F & AM. He enjoyed golfing, collect- summer will be held Tuesday, Aug. 2009 at the Greensboro Nursing in Action activities. as an “outreach to benefit the com- 39 W. Church St., 472-5979. The Rev. Alfred CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. Sunday School ing coins and the Casino in Montreal. 18. Serving will begin at 5:30 p.m., Home. Cobb came to the church 7 1/2 munity.” He said, however, “one of Stefanik, Supply Priest. All invited; all welcome. for all ages 10:00 a.m. Morning worship, 11:00 Survivors include a sister, Mary until all are served. Eighty one He was born Feb. 26, 1937, in years ago in July 2002. This was his the things we have not been able to 10 a.m. Rite II Service with music. Childcare a.m. Information: 888-2728. K. Piper, of Hardwick, and several tickets were sold for the third sup- Hardwick, the son of the late George second stop in Vermont, having been communicate to the community is a provided. Coffee hour immediately following THE HEALING STREAM CHURCH OF GOD, cousins. per served on Aug. 5. and Edith (Ward) Piper. He attended minister in Windsor prior to serving full array of youth ministries.” Stay- 10 a.m. service. Pastor Peter LaBonnville, Wolcott Town Hall. Funeral Services were held on Work has started on the 2010 Hardwick public schools and gradu- five years in Hadley, Mass., from ing with Faith In Action, Cobb said, ST. NORBERT CHURCH, S. Main St., Father Fellowship Service, Sunday 11 a.m. Everyone Monday, Aug. 10, 2009 at the United Peter O’Leary, Pastor, 472-5544. Masses is welcome. Wheelchair accessible. Walden Community Calendar. ated from Hardwick Academy in the which he came to Cabot. will enable him to “try to develop Church in Hardwick, with the Rev. Saturday - 4:00 p.m. Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Information: 802-635-9503. There will be several ad spaces avail- class of 1955. Cobb received his call to minis- youth programming.” Jennifer Geary officiating. Burial Confessions before Masses. THE WOLCOTT MENNONITE CHURCH, Rt. 15 able. Those who want to advertise a He served in the Vermont Army try in 1980 and studied at Harvard Cobb said the major mission right followed in the family lot in the HARDWICK GOSPEL HALL, Information - Bill between Morrisville and Wolcott. Services ev- business may call Betty Hatch. List- National Guards. Divinity School, graduating in 1986. now is the growing need of the elderly Main Street Cemetery in Hardwick. Scott 472-6257, Sunday School, 11:15 a.m. ery Sunday morning. Sunday School for all ings are also available for birth- In his earlier years, he was and disabled population who will call In lieu of flowers, contributions He was ordained in the United Gospel Meeting, 12:15 p.m. Thursday night ages 9 a.m. Worship Service, 10 a.m. Evening days, anniversaries, and memori- employed at West Store on Main upon the free services of the organiza- in his memory may be made to the Church of Christ-Congregational. Bible Reading, 7 p.m. services held on the second Sunday of each als. Street in Hardwick. For 30 years, he Cobb is the founding director tion “to do more for people.” Cobb HARDWICK BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH, 296 S. month, 7:30 p.m. Call for more information worked as assistant manager for Greensboro Nursing Home, Activ- and chair of the Faith in Action cited as an example the redistribu- Main St. Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 about other special services. Pastors: Marlin the First National Company in ity Fund, 47 Maggie’s Pond Rd., Northern Communities Partner- tion of Food Bank items, which is p.m. Thursday 6:30 p.m. For transportation or Wadel - (802) 888-5277. Stephen Groff - (802) Hardwick and Rutland. He was a Greensboro, VT 05841. ship, Inc., with which he will con- supported by a corps of 15 volunteers. information call 472-5294. 888-9113. Bulb Sales co-owner of Pete’s Family Market in Arrangements were under the direction of Dian R. Holcomb of HARDWICK — The United Hardwick and until he retired in the East Hardwick Marshfield Northern Vermont Funeral Service, Church of Hardwick is still selling early 2000s he was employed by FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, (United NORTH AMERICAN MARTYRS CATHOLIC Cabot Creamery. 60 Elm St., Hardwick. Church of Christ). Worship led by Pastor Paul CHUCH. Mass Saturday, 4 p.m. Information: tulip and daffodil bulbs for fall plant- Presbyterians Chandler, 11:00 a.m. 223-5285. ing. To place an order, call Jean TOUCH OF GRACE ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 104 UNITED CHURCH OF MARSHFIELD. Pastor Hackett at 472-6213 or Monica Vt. Rt. 16, corner of Rt. 15 and 16. Pastor Carlyle Pierce, Tel. 802-684-2114. Sunday, 8:30 Holcomb at 472-5416. HENRY NEWMAN Celebrate Calvin’s 500th Ernest Chaves. 802-472-8240 office. Service a.m. Worship Service and Sunday School. Orders must be placed by Aug. Henry Newman of Berlin, great-grandchildren, Madison, Schedule: Adult Sunday School at 9 a.m., THE CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY, David 23. (former resident of Danville) passed Jacob, Brianna, Juliana and Kaleb. CRAFTSBURY — John Calvin, The children’s sermon given by Worship at 10 a.m. and Children’s Church, Stevens, Pastor, 426-3561, Rte. 2, Marshfield away peacefully at home, at the age Henry was an avid fisherman spiritual ancestor of the Reformed Rev. Jack Cabaness was based on nursery available. Home Bible Study Wed. & Village. Sunday School 10 a.m., Morning of 79, on Monday, Aug. 10, 2009. and craftsman. He greatly enjoyed and Presbyterian branch of Protes- the first question in Calvin’s Cat- Thurs. at 7 p.m., call for information. Fri., 6 Service 11 a.m., Bible Study Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Henry was born on Nov. 19, classical music and spending time tantism, was born in France in 1509. echism: “What is the chief purpose p.m. Worship And 1929, in Vienna, Austria. After sur- with his family, especially at home On Aug. 9, the Presbyterian Church of a human? To know God.” Follow- Cabot viving the Holocaust, he came to the cooked family meals. of East Craftsbury celebrated the ing worship and dinner, a panel Greensboro UNITED CHURCH OF CABOT. Tel. (802) 563- The Arts United States, when 17 years old. In lieu of flowers, the family 500th anniversary of his birth. made brief presentations on topics UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST. The Rev. Anthony 2195/563-2278. Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. He joined the service and was a asks if donations could be made in HARDWICK — The United The day began with the viewing related to Calvin’s influence on E. Acheson, Pastor. 533-2223, Sunday 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Korean War veteran. Henry’s name to: Central Vermont Church of Hardwick is hosting its of an hour-long video on Calvin’s life church and society. Davis spoke on Morning Worship Service. He is survived by: one sister, Home Health and Hospice, Inc., 600 annual vacation Bible school from and lasting influence, followed by a the debates that influenced the Pu- Walden Helen Hacker, of Florida; his loving Granger Rd., Barre, VT 05641. 6-8 p.m., Aug. 19-21. This is a free wide-ranging discussion. The morn- ritans in early New England and Greensboro Bend WALDEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - and devoted wife of 56 years, Gina At the family’s request, there event and is open to the community, ing worship was patterned after the the ways Calvin’s way of thinking GREENSBORO BEND UNITED METHODIST. Lay Noyesville. Evening Worship Service. Newman; his children, Audrey (and will not be any visiting hours. A although preregistration is required. order Calvin used in Geneva, Swit- still influences American society speakers Doreen Bartlett and Larae LaFoe. HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH of South Walden, son-in-law, Tom) McGreevy of simple ceremony will be held Bayley Hazen Road, non-denominational. Call Debbie Messier at 472-6786 to zerland, including the singing of today. Service of Worship and Praise 10 a.m. Kid’s Waterbury, Deborah (and son-in- graveside, at 10 a.m. on Wednes- Time during service with crafts, music, food, Sunday Services: Worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday register. poetical versions of Psalms to tunes The Rev. Dr. Fred Anderson, law, Tom) Bochenek of Leland, N.C., day, Aug. 12, 2009 at the Sanborn fun. Fellowship time after Worship. Information: School (nursery - 6th grade) at 10:30 a.m. Dinner is provided the first two composed there in the 16th century. minister of Madison Avenue Pres- and Jeffrey (and daughter-in-law, Cemetery, East Hardwick. 533-2637, 793-7035 or 533-2263. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Nursery provided nights and the third night will be a The Rev. Dr. James Calvin byterian Church in New York City, Linda) Newman of Danville. Arrangements are in the care of ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH. Father Peter O’Leary, during morning worship. Rev. Ernest Machia, potluck. The theme for the school Davis, associate professor of reli- discussed Calvin’s legacy of congre- He also leaves behind six grand- des Groseilliers Funeral Homes, Pastor, 533-2377. Mass - Sunday 10:00 a.m. Pastor 533-7124. this year is worship and the arts. gion at Middlebury College, was gational singing based on metrical children, Kristy, Jessica, Vanessa, Church Street, Hardwick. for the summer. Confessions before Mass. Workshops will include drama, guest preacher. He spoke on “Refor- versions of the Psalms. He is the Plainfield Sean, Michael and Rebecca, and five author of several poetical versions drumming, dance and clowning. mation Roots,” focusing on the Prot- Craftsbury MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH. Bob Butler, of Psalms. estant watchwords, grace alone, OUR LADY OF FATIMA CHURCH. Father Peter Pastor, 454-7100, Sunday Service, 10 a.m. faith alone, Scripture alone. Dr. Bruce Shields, historian of JOHN GILBERT O’Leary, Pastor, 533-2377, Mass - Saturday GRACE (PLAINFIELD) UNITED METHODIST CARD OF THANKS the East Craftsbury Church, de- 6:00 p.m. Confessions before Mass. CHURCH, just off Route 2 in Plainfield village, Final Dinner John Gilbert, a long-time resi- scribed the history of the Scottish Sunday worship 10:30 a.m. All welcome, wheel dent of Woodbury, passed away I would like to thank the UNITED CHURCH OF CRAFTSBURY, On The CABOT — This summer’s Cabot Covenanters in their resistance to Common, Alan Parker, Pastor. Arnold Brown: chair accessible. Tim Atwater, Pastor, 454- Tuesday, Aug. 11. A complete obitu- Hardwick Academy-Hazen the attempts of the British king and Pastor Emeritus. Ministers: The Entire 8343. Church benefit dinner series con- ary will appear in the next issue of Union Memorial Scholarship the Church of England to impose Congregation. Organist and Choir Director: RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) cludes with its sixth meal, from 5:30- The Hardwick Gazette. Committee for their generous THANKS Episcopalian worship and church Sandalyn Chadwick. Sunday Services 10 a.m. weekly service, 10:30 a.m., Sunday, Friends 7 p.m., Thursday. Arrangements are under the “School Spirit” scholarship government. A few of those Cov- Meeting House, 203 Martin Meadow, Plainfield. The dinner features freshly award. Without the support of FOR SAYING YOU SAW IT IN Handicapped accessible. Church Phone: (802) direction of John desGroseilliers of enanters founded the East 586-8028. Guests are welcomed. Handicap parking and Sunday School for grilled meats with all the fixings, organizations such as the Schol- THE HARDWICK GAZETTE desGroseilliers Funeral Home, Craftsbury Church in the early children of all ages. Information: 454-4675, or beverage and desert. Take-outs are Church Street, Hardwick. arship Committee and the many 1800s. East Craftsbury http://PlainfieldFriends.tripod.com/VT available. generous donors who support it, EAST CRAFTSBURY PRESBYTERIAN There is no charge for this meal; it would be almost impossible for CHURCH. Sunday Service, 11 a.m.; Sunday Danville/West Danville however donations to the church’s CARD OF THANKS me to pursue higher education. School 10 a.m. Handicapped accessible. Rev. WEST DANVILLE UNITED METHODIST oil fund are welcome. We would like to thank our I extend my sincerest apolo- Jack Cabaness, Pastor. Dr. John Weaver, Choir CHURCH, Rt. 15, (across from Joe’s Pond). For additional information and family and friends for the love gies for the belatedness of my Director and Organist. Rev. James MacKellar, Pastor Gerry Piper, 684-9804. Sunday Service reservations, telephone 563-2278. and support we received during thanks; I have found that my Parish Associate. Tel. 586-7707. Email: 9:30 a.m. the recent loss of our grandfa- schedule this summer has con- [email protected]. Website: www.east DANVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, ther and Poppy, Harold Prescott. tained even more time consum- craftsbury.presbychurch.net. Sunday, Sunday, Danville Green. Rev. Henry Cheney,684-3389. The food and cards meant so ing obligations than it had dur- Aug. 2, John Rowell, guest organist and choir Sunday Service 9:00 a.m. ing the school year. director. “John Calvin’s Theology of ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH. Danville. CARDS OF much. Paul and Elaine Brochu, thank you for giving us so much I would also like to thank Commmunion.” Our service book is the 1928 Book of Common everyone who is a part of the Prayer. For information on worship service day THANKS of your time throughout the Hazen Union community for six Albany and time, please call 755-6341 or 472-3324. week. He will never be forgotten years of amazing support. ALBANY METHODIST CHURCH. Route 14, QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH, Fr. $10.00 and neither will any of you. Albany, Vt. Rev. Nathan Strong 754-2790. “Join Stephen Nichols, Pastor, 626-5267, Masses Up to 3 inches in length, Kevin, Kathy, Kory Gratefully, us in getting to know Jesus and the life He Saturday 6 p.m. (Memorial Weekend - Labor payable in advance Kolin Barclay Andy Gagnon gives.” Sunday services: 10 a.m. Worship and Day Weekend Only); Sunday 8:30 a.m. (Year of publication. Sunday School. round) Send your card of thanks Barton Morrisville and payment to THE BARTON-GLOVER Friends Meeting meets CORNERSTONE FOURSQUARE CHURCH, The Hardwick Gazette Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the basement of the Lower Bridge St., Pastors: Raymond and Diana P.O. Box 367 Barton Library. Call 754-2029 for more McRorie, 888-5683, Services: Sunday Worship Hardwick, VT 05843 Northern Vermont information. and Children’s Church, 10:00 a.m. Midweek fellowship meal and Bible study, Wednesday Funeral Service Calais/Woodbury Parish 5:30 p.m. Funeral Service CALAIS-WOODBURY Parish, Worship and MORRISVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH, Sunday 60 Elm St. ¥ Hardwick, VT 05843 Sunday School, South Woodbury Church, School for all ages - 9:45 a.m. Worship - 10:45 Sundays, 9:15 a.m. Communion Sunday, the a.m., Evening service - 6 p.m. All Sunday 802-472-6861 first Sunday of the month. Men’s Bible Study services meet at Morristown Elementary School, Monday eve. 7 p.m. Call 472-6348. Information: Rt. 15A. Midweek (6:30 p.m. Wednesday) Bible 472-8044. Dian R. Holcomb PRENEED Study/Prayer meeting - 64 Brooklyn St. (Rt. Funeral Director PLANNING WOODBURY CENTER CHURCH, Woodbury 100) in Morrisville village. 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‘Neers/NECBL And, No One The Morse Went Home! Code by Dave Morse (Tuscaloosa) in the middle, alternat- MONTPELIER — No one went ing Henry Dunn and Kevin Nieto at by Dave Morse home! the top. The Vermont Mountaineers Will Roberts was making scored four times in the final two Westlake’s HR look larger all the time frames in walkoff fashion to extend as Vermont would strand eight the NECBL finals to a third and de- through seven scoreless frames. ciding contest, 4-3, Sunday at Recre- Dunn’s bid went to the leftfield fence ation Field against the ungentlemanly with two on in the fourth. Paquette The State Newport (R.I.) Gulls. flied out to end two more threats. The hot-hitting Nick Martinez There were two double plays, one at Of Baseball took a full swing at an 0-2 pitch that the plate. eluded the Rhody catcher, allowing The Gulls had only three hits, Ethan Paquette to scamper home and but appeared to collect a pair of insur- In Vermont some resulting ill-will. Catcher Mike ance runs in the eighth when T.J. Melillo thought it was over on the Mittelstaedt tripled to the deepest Baseball has always seemed to previous pitch, which didn’t sit well part of the park that even Dunn be a mixed bag in Vermont — few with the home plate umpire. couldn’t track down. facilities, a shrinking talent pool, Manager Mike Coombs, who took Newport started a parade of four but an ardent fan base and history! the brunt of it for the Gulls, was ejected pitchers from the seventh on. They The Vermont Mountaineers after much pushing and shoving by walked five around three hits. have proven what can be done in all parties and deemed ineligible for a Martinez (.563/post-season), Jantzen seven short seasons and all credit third and final showdown Monday at Witte (.333), the 8-9 hitters, scored goes to general manager Brian Cardines Field. (See late round-up.) Paquette and Vance in the eighth. Gallagher and his army of volun- Manager Troy Moock had his The infectious Felix, who joined teers. pitching and line-up set for a late the Mounties late, doubled in the cor- Division Champs Ray Pecor brought that same season run that resulted in a 5-1 week ner to open the ninth. Vermont lost Ethan Paquette, 27, above, the lone native Vermonter on the Mountaineers takes a victory trot on the MacKenzie Field diamond in Holyoke, between the realigned divisions. The the services of Jones, the feared DH- mind set to Chittenden County 15 Mass., as the team earned the western division championship of the NECBL. Vermont bowed at Newport, R.I., 12-6, Monday to come in second years earlier with the Vermont Mounties were throwing at an accu- catcher when Moock had to take Vance for the six-state title. (photo by Dave Morse) mulative ERA clip of 2.45 and hitting off third. Expos, i.e., Lake Monsters — it’s .257 combined. “We are what we are,” Moock just being tested — so now is the Justin Jackson and Alex said of everyone taking on challenges Up On The Farm is 5-2/3:24/5 saves at AAA Roches- ship. fore forcing Newport to a final game time to band together. Kaminsky had eight and six inning in his first season replacing John There’s an old baseball adage — ter... Blake Lalli continues to hit The Mounties were playing in best 2-of-3. The Preservation Fund of Ver- stints in a sweep of Holyoke, the only Russo on the field. “you can’t steal first” — but go 4-for-4 around .323 at Double A... Friedrich their fourth league final in five sea- Troy Scott smacked a three-run mont has proposed a historic desig- number four in NECBL history to Two outs later, Paquette, Vance and if you are Darin Mastroianni the has struckout 62 in 48 innings, allow- sons, having won in ‘06 and ‘07 before homer to turn around Vermont’s early nation for Centennial Field — where knock off a one, Keene. Kevin Vance and Hernandes all walked. Vermont chances of three steals goes up dra- ing only 30 hits in the same span at missing out a year ago and losing to lead against Mike Kaminski and be- time is running out on Pecor’s Lake seemed like the unusual closer — com- stranded 14, but Martinez made that matically. That’s what the former Modesto. the Gulls in the ‘05 finals in Montpe- fore Andrew Benak took the mound. Monsters — and a $5-7 million cam- ing in from third for a win and a save. moot if what to follow was not. Mountaineer did Saturday as the No More Magic lier. The Gulls have appeared in seven It took a spectacular catch by paign to upgrade the facility. Pecor centerfielder Henry Dunn before New- The Gulls swept down on ace Rob speedy centerfielder continues to NEWPORT, R.I. — A two-run finals since ‘01. received MLB exemptions in the past port plated the final five. Kumbatovic (5-2), 7-3 in the opener of •••• make progress at AA Manchester with edge in the top of the third disap- Manager Troy Moock’s first Ver- but has been told he has only one the championship series, but Vermont NOTES — Bill Lee of Craftsbury 52-of-62 thefts at two stops this sea- peared like another jazz riff in the mont squad captured the realigned Clay Jones clouted another homer for Vermont and Nick Martinez was more year. had Brad Altback, who had mowed threw out the first pitch Sunday... son and 102 “bags” in 2 1/2 minor home half of the frame as the Newport western division championship after A native Vermonter, Pecor, 70, league seasons in the Toronto organi- Gulls turned back the Vermont Moun- in the middle of another rally to keep down North Adams on 13Ks. Altback played for Todd Fine’s Full a 20-19 regular season and an overall wants to keep the state’s only minor zation. He remains around .218 after taineers, 12-6, Monday at Cardines it at 7-6. Martinez had five multi-hit Aaron Westlake, a 6 foot, 7 inch Package AAU baseball equivalent to mark of 25-21. They swept North leagUe team right where it is. But 5-of-6 for the weekend... Rob Delaney Field for the ‘09 NECBL champion- Adams and Holyoke in the West be- games in the playoffs. slugger from Vanderbilt and player- the Steve Pratt-Billy Welcome hoops as owner of the franchise he can sell of-the-week, deposited the first pitch program... Christian Friedrich was it or move it, too. in the second high over the rightfield also a graduate of Full Package, Chi- fence. Then UVM powers-to-be dealt cago... John Russo and family graced the Green Mountain State (which Shaking his head, “it was the Recreation Field proceedings... straight,” Altback allowed after things they serve) a double whammy by Now that UVM has dropped baseball, discounting baseball and softball, quieted down. “I changed everything Paquette will pick up his career at then,” he said from his fastball throw- two of the least expensive sports on Hofstra with Russo the former ing opener. campus, according to ardent sup- Mountie manager... Hernandes made Moock often bunched the “Ala- porter Jim Carter. bama Gang” — (no relations to the a call from the field to get excused Carter is a VPA Hall of Famer, Allisons) — Steven Felix and Estaban from a Monday exam at Rutgers to M.Ed., UVM, ‘83 and recent coach Rosado (Troy State) and Clay Jones play in the finale. with longtime head man Bill Cur- rier with the Catamounts, who lost his job of 22 years. Carter sees the linkage and is circulating a position paper address- Auto Racing/Thunder Road ing the problem(s). Carter deals directly with the Tri-State Tiger 100 loss of revenue, jobs and family en- tertainment — (have you seen a game lately anywhere and the happy At Thunder Road family faces?). by Dave Morse Tucker Williams, also a recent win- “My concern regarding UVM is BARRE — The third and final ner at Groveton, N.H., and Jason Walden Gann, left, and Dante McPherson, right, were winners in the that the Lake Monsters annually Tri-State Tiger 100 of an extra sum- Corliss, the defending champion, Hardwick whiffle ball tournament. Camille Brochu won the girls lease the use of Centennial for field mer series will be part of another completed the top five in a 40-car division. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) improvements, for a yearly amount twinbill this week at Thunder Road field. of between $30,000 and $40,000,” International Speedbowl tomorrow Gary Mellen has a 662-643 ad- which has been verified. on Ace Hardware Night. Pepsi make- vantage on Corliss on SS points with Whiffle Ball A UVM source has also verified up night will be the next evening, the weeks winding down. Mike Mar- to Carter than there is over $325,000 Friday, as the 50th anniversary cel- tin of Craftsbury is making it inter- in that fund — accruing and unused ebration continues with a DJ, sock esting at 630 and third. Walden Whacks Eight — for the intended use by UVM hop and hula hoops. Start time is LMS remains tight with Jean- HARDWICK — Walden Gann game (of four innings each) followed 6:30 each evening. Paul Cyr replacing Dave Pembroke, whacked an amazing eight homers (each day) with plenty of laughter baseball which Dr.s Fogel and Pete Ainsworth is beginning to 643-623, with a lot of give and take. in succession to edge Jaxon Hussey and fun,” reported Mike Baker, an Corran haven’t addressed. take the Tigers by the tail, while the Phil Scott is at 600 and third in the by one in the finals of the 11-13 boys organizer for the Hardwick Recre- Carter hits the administration Street Stocks are tightening up. standings. home run derby and whiffle ball ation Committee and Hardwick Area harder at the elimination of base- Ainsworth opened up a 655-631 Bunker Hodgdon of Hardwick tournament last week. Community Coalition. ball and softball — and the ripple margin on James Hebert, while Tony mounted a late charge with a return Dante McPherson outduelled Wednesday’s game “had an ex- effect on 48 student-athletes, sup- Rossi (623) and ‘Lil Brendan Moodie to Junkyard Warriors. Hodgdon Corey Pollard in the boys age 10 citing ending as Russell Shopland port personnel, while none of seven (608) slipped off the pace. combined two-three finishes and a derby. caught a deep fly with the tying athletic directors’ positions were In Street Stocks, Mike tie-breaker in a Monza-style race Camille Brochu won the girls runs on base to end the game,” said The Summer Reach! Soccer Camp program attracted 40 affected. MacAskill picked up his second win last time out for an overall win. HR title by driving five of seven over Baker. kids ages 6-11. Sponsored by the Hardwick Recreation Taking the Preservation Fund of the season by moving past Donnie Yates of North Montpe- the fence. Everyone enjoyed ice cream and Committee and After School Reach! Pictured from left proposal to a logical conclusion, Cen- Elmore’s Dave Whitcomb on the fi- lier is trying to go pole-to-pole with “A highly competitive (co-ed) prizes. Michelle Gao, Liam Lyman-Leas, and Isaiah Baker. tennial could be upgraded — mes- nal three laps as part of the Enduro Cabot’s Ken Christman, 804-760, D.M. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) sage board, locker rooms, grand- evening on Sunday. among Junkyard Warriors. stand, and more. Tommy “Thunder” Smith, Even if the Lake Monsters are dislodged for a summer, wouldn’t it make sense to dove-tail a schedule with the Mountaineers at Recre- ation Field, Montpelier? Otherwise, Gaining Ground Clinics they would play everything on the road. The VPA has already said it Newell At Craftsbury For Training will move baseball tournaments to by Dave Morse sight into effective training, racing Craftsbury Select Board has ap- the Capital City next spring. CRAFTSBURY — Olympians and speed building strategies. proved the closure of the North The New England Collegiate Andy Newell and Nina Gavrylyuk This summer, the USST heads Craftsbury Road to motor vehicle Baseball League has been reluctant will present three days of NENSA into its final push for the 2010 Win- traffic between Mill Village and to battle the pros at the gate, but Gaining Ground Dryland cross coun- ter Olympics. Route 14 during three roller ski ses- they are separate markets and it’s try ski clinics Aug. 14-15-16. COC is also home of the newly sions, for the safety of participants. survival. A Vermont native, Newell is a launched Elite Green Racing team. Road closing signs will be in Now that the NECBL has con- USST member and among the fast- Participants will work on classic place, Saturday, 9-11 a.m.; Satur- cluded for another season, don’t fret est men on the World Cup circuit. skate techniques in theory and on day, 1:30-4:30 p.m.; and Sunday, while you mull these questions with Along with Gavrylyuk, an Olympic roller skis. 8:45-11:45 a.m. like baseball folks. The Lake Mon- Gold medalist, and other top New Basic physiology will be dis- Motor vehicle operators are sters have 14 remaining home games England coaches, they will offer in- cussed along with how to incorpo- asked to detour by Route 14 and this month and early next. rate the myriad of training levels Post Road during these times. and workouts into a meaningful Nary A Mosquito The hardworking Gallagher plan. HARDWICK — The initial field probably never envisioned these Participants will be treated to was small, but the weather was per- weighty questions, but its what he SPORTS an indoor round robin discussion fect, which bodes well for the con- and his Mountaineers mean to the with Newell. There will be an auto- tinuation of the fourth annual game. graph session and a raffle for a per- Hardwick Trails cross country se- — • • — — SPORTS sonal roller ski session with the ries each Thursday through Sept. A couple of things closer to Olympian. 10. home. Dave Johnson of Newport For more information or to reg- The start and finish was moved would like to know by this weekend ister, call Janice at NENSA, 1-914- SPORTS behind Hazen Union School with of people’s intentions of attending 475-5494. nary a mosquito. Race time is 6:30 the second Orleans Northern Essex WE COVER Road Closures p.m., with a fee of $1. YOUR FAVORITES! CRAFTSBURY — A short sec- “Look forward to catching up (ONE) Athletic Hall of Fame ban- tion of road in town will be closed for with many of you in the coming Members of the Dirt Divas Girls Mountain Bike Program ride down Hazen Trails. The quet, Saturday, Aug. 29 at the New- CALL DAVE AT the NENSA Gaining Ground Dry- weeks,” states organizer Jennifer Hardwick program was Aug. 3-7 with 11 girls participating. Pictured from left Jasmine port Country Club... What is it about land cross country ski clinics, Aug. Geary. Caldwell, Bethany Cochran, both of Wolcott, and Victoria Foster of Hardwick. “old players and coaches?” — don’t 14-15-16, from 1:30 p.m., Friday to Taking part the first week with (photo by Vanessa Fournier) tell Travis Hill (HU’s ‘96 state 472-6521 3 p.m., Sunday at the Craftsbury their times were: 1. Taylor champs) — who leads brother Outdoor Center. Ducharme, 24:04; 2. Chris Cole, Aaron’s Hazen summer league with The Hardwick Gazette During the clinic, the 28:01; 3. Mark Scott, 28:35. 26.7-ppg, 17.7-rpg and 6.3 assists. The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, August 12, 2009 Page Eleven

All Outdoors Moose Hunt Auction Practice For Fall Hunts Nets Over You may have hunted with a as long as possible, pick up your buddy who rarely misses a grouse empty shot shells and dead crows that is blasting its way through thick for disposal. $23,000 For cover, or drop a jet-propelled duck The oldest international shot- that seems a mile high. If so, you can gun sport is “trap” shooting. A stan- bet he has done lots of target prac- dard trap range holds five competi- Education ticing before those hunting seasons tors positioned in a semi-circle, 16 by Dave Morse opened. yards behind a target house that WATERBURY — Vermont’s Besides practicing in various throws “clay pigeons” that sail up target sports, serious and away like small Frisbees at vary- third annual auction of five moose “scattergunners” occasionally use ing angles. Each shooter takes five hunting permits closed on Aug. 4, the earliest “bird” hunting season, shots from each of the stations to netting more than $23,000 to help between Aug. 16 and Oct. 29, when make a full round of 25. Because of fund Fish & Wildlife educational crow hunting is legal. Although there the distance involved you will need programs, including the Green is no limit on them and crows can be a full — choke barrel and a quick Mountain Conservation Camps for cleaned, cooked and eaten like most shot to break the departing discs. 12- to 16-year-olds. other gamebirds, they are not really Trap shooters with high average Eighteen bids ranging from considered as a delicacy. Probably scores have to shoot from positions $653 to $6,197 were submitted they taste something like woodcock as far as 11 yards behind the 16 from people as far away as — or coots! yard stations. Kansas. Crows are notorious robbers of Other major shotgun sports in- Bids do not include the cost of other birds’ nests, scavengers of any volving those speedy black discs in- a hunting license ($20 for resi- Darkside’s Daniel Beaumont crosses home plate safely as type of road-killed critter and major clude “skeet” and “sporting clays.” dents and $90 for nonresidents) or T.J. Judkins of the Brewzers reaches for the play in thieves of freshly planted corn. But Although the state benefits from hunting permit fee ($100 for Hardwick men’s softball. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) hunters can use their weakness — special excise taxes on the sale of all residents and $350 for nonresi- the urge to “gang-up” and fight natu- firearms and ammunition, Vermont dents). ral enemies like owls and hawks — sportsmen rarely obtain state aid in Auction winners were as you can use this trait to call them building regional shooting ranges follows: Howard Ludington, into range and reduce their num- for at least 37 organized clubs in the bers a little. Those you miss will just state. Skeet shooting involves 25 Portsmouth, N.H., bid $6,197; become lots smarter. shots from eight stations in a half Michael Patten, Williamstown, Basic equipment is simply is circle between a high and a low Mass., bid $5,750; Michael S. green camouflage clothing, a crow target house, so you get a wide range Snyder II, Lebanon, Pa., bid Maria Calderwood of the Custom Builts takes a mighty swing call, and permission to hunt in low of target angles at close range and $3,800; Charles A. Ross Jr., during the Hardwick Women's Softball regular season. cover like a field of standing corn open choked guns are needed to pro- Olathe, Kan., bid $3,785; Greg (photo by Vanessa Fournier) that is far from any buildings. Some vide larger shot patterns. Spurgeon, Rosedale, Ind., bid hunters decorate the ambush area Sporting clay — or “five-stand” $3,688. with crow and owl decoys to make shotgun ranges — represent actual Vermont Fish & Wildlife your staged battle site more realis- hunting situations best of all. Some- Department scientists have tic. When the area is quiet, start what like golf courses, no two sta- prescribed that 1,230 moose The 2009 Hardwick Area Softball League Champions are the calling with continuous pleading for tions are alike and shooters will get hunting permits be issued for the Brewzers who beat Darkside twice to win. Darkside had won help like a “baby”crow - c-a-a-a-a- speedy targets that come in three hunting season to be held Oct. 17- earlier 14 to 3 forcing the final two games. In the last two a—ca-a-a-a! The first crow to re- sizes and two types that can sail or 22 and Oct. 24-Nov. 1. games, the Brewzers won 16 to 9 and 12 to 4. Darkside came spond is usually a cautious “scout” hop, singly or in pairs — in any Less than 1 percent of the in second with Edwards third. but if it is shot or fooled by your direction! Actually, shooting one moose hunting permits were (courtesy photo) decoys, flocks of other crows will round of sporting clays is like a available for auction. Other soon come to your calls and join the whole year of hunting and you never permits were issued in a lottery battle. Remember to stay concealed have to pluck or cook one bird! drawing on July 9. Lottery winners are posted in a searchable database on the Vermont Fish & OPEN HOUSE AUGUST 21, 22 & 23 Wildlife Department’s website MVCC www.vtfishandwildlife.com. Click on “Hunting and Trapping” and We’re part of the then on “Lottery Applications and Golf Scores Are Winners.” Route 15 Festival Wildlife biologists estimate Vermont has 4,000 to 5,000 moose Mind Over Body statewide. by Nat Smith Scramble. Two (Wolves) play their GREENSBORO — Golf and for- own balls on each hole and use their Door Prizes. Special Hours getting enjoy well-entwined, at handicaps there. The other three )ULSP‡6DWSP‡6XQSP times illustrious, histories. Begin- scramble for one score, record it and ning golfers easily forget their circle it on the card. That should scores. Who hasn’t forgotten about make nine circles, one per hole, but At Curves, our 30-minute circuit works every major muscle SPORTS group and you can burn up to 500 calories. All with a trainer to a foot mashie or two? And worst of a card came in with 18 circles! all was surely Roberto diVincenzo’s The winning Best Ball score was teach and motivate. CALENDAR losing the 1968 Masters because he a fine 34 by the Robb/Jenkins/Nicely/ JOIN NOW, REST OF SUMMER ON US forgot to check the score he was Hewett/Kelly team. The winning 18 handing in. hole score may be the 66 (or 65 or Auto Racing Men’s Day Golf every Thursday 67?) by the Bill Smith/Wilkinson/ Thur., Aug. 13 celebrates great shots, plenty of fun Howard/Wood/Cassidy team. Their ACE Hardware Night, Tri-State and laughs, a little exercise and a scorecard has been sent to the FBI Tiger Sportsman 100, Thunder big fat dose of forgetting. In theory, for further study and deliberation. curves.com Road, Barre, 6:30 p.m. it’s simple: One — Sign up. Just put Bud Harvey won Closest to the Pin Fri., Aug. 14 your name on the first sheet of the on 9 with a super wedge to 4 feet 7 802-888-8846 Pepsi Night (make-up), sign-up book. Always the same place; inches. He was hungry for Cheese OVER 10,000 Thunder Road, Barre, 6 p.m. 197 Harrel Street, #3 Two — Show up; Three — Cough up Points after losing a dollar bet on []LOCATIONS WORLDWIDE. Cross Country two bucks; Four — Listen up on The the previous hole. Other highlights Morrisville, Vermont 05661 Thur., Aug. 13 Game of The Day; Five — Play golf of the day included birds by Haslam, Summer series at Hazen Union, and record your score. But people Elwell and Hudson. 6:30 p.m. forget. The previous week’s game was Golf They show up without signing 5-Texas. The Flight A winning team August 15-16 up; they sign up and forget to show. of Hoffman/Robb/Hunt/Smith won Mountainview CC championships, They forget the game and the two with a no-handicap 68. Jim Hunt The Hardwick Gazette Greensboro, TBD bucks. Some get confused and sign led the way with a perfect wedge for Basketball up for the Ladies Luncheon instead eagle from Bill Smith’s long drive on ~ 1889 - 2009 ~ Wed., Aug. 12 of golf. And the Czar yells at every- 2. Obviously, he won Closest to the Hazen Summer League, 7 p. m. one as if they were his former stu- Pin at zero inches! The four handi- dents. capped scores in Flight B were 64, Celebrating 120 Years! Last week’s game was Wolf- 64, 65 and 69 with Marshall “for- ever flexible” Howard leading his team of Nicely, Hewett and Irwin to their 64. Youngster Hewett had a Superintendent Frank Barsalow gets set to play a round at MVCC, bird with Nicely and Rip ‘em Irwin Greensboro. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) throwing in a stack of pars. The other 64 was turned in by the steady — everyone gets the pars Tuesday Golf — team of Peter Kelly, Roe Howell, Mike Cassidy and June “Where did she come from” Bascom. Amazingly, Late Rounds both four-person teams beat the two five-man teams. In the season long quest for Cheese Points, Mike “Ti- Determine Winner ger” Cassidy leads the way with 18 by Patrick Hussey as hot as the weather and he drained points. GREENSBORO — When it got a critical birdie putt on that final hole, right down to it, what separated the which vaulted his team into victory winning team from the two runners- lane with a 10-under 25, thereby avoid- up last week at Mountain View Coun- ing what could have been a riveting try Club was their performance over three-way playoff. They gained six the final three holes. strokes over the final three holes to SPORTS Coming into number seven last steal the win. week, it looked as though the team of Under hot and humid conditions, WE COVER YOUR FAVORITES! Opie Upson, Scott Calderwood, Steve there were several standout rounds Parker and Richard Brochu had the posted. Barsalow and Baker ended up CALL DAVE AT inside track. They had the best score tying for the best round with a pair of 472-6521 — seven under — heading into the 37s. Baker was on fire early for his seventh. But they stumbled a bit there, team as they used his score on five of The Hardwick Gazette struggling for a par before getting the first six holes. Then he got the back on track with birdies on eight clinching eagle. and nine. They ended up with a nine- Barsalow, the new course super- under 26. visor, had the help of his teammate Right behind them was the dan- and employee Ed Castle, who won the gerous foursome of Paul Zalata, Brian low net by shooting a 43 for a net 28. Niemi, Ed Castle and Frank Barsalow. He just beat out teammate Zalata, They were only five under coming into who also was on a roll. seven, but then Barsalow got hot. He Gauthier, the man who got rich Buying gave the team eagles on both seven this year by playing well on Tuesday and eight with two consecutive bird- nights, fattened his bankroll once ies to tie the leaders, but they could again. In addition to his two critical used only muster a par on nine and would team eagles, Gauthier won closest to also end up nine under. the pin on three, getting to within 24 Finally came the foursome of feet 4 inches, and on eight with his Dona Bessette, Bear Bessette, dan- great approach. Dan Miko should have guns gerous Dan Gauthier and red hot Mike won three, but he forgot to enter the Baker. They were only four under competition. heading into seven, but then came the Dave Pudvah took closest on five, magic. As you might expect, Gauthier, getting to within 54 inches, and over the quiet assassin, took over. He bird- on nine, Pat Hussey just got past ied seven for a team eagle. Then on Miko for the long drive title. Tuesday eight, he put his approach less than 4 was also the final evening of golf as Route 15 • Hardwick, VT feet from the pin and nailed the putt single men for both Bear Bessette and 472-5916 for another clutch eagle. Robbie Montgomery, as each married Mon. - Sat. 9-5 ¥ Sun. 9-2 Still, they trailed the leaders by a Saturday. stroke going into nine. But Baker was Page Twelve The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Sam Zaber as young Romeo delighted discovering themselves. From their over a long period (c.1865-73) due to ers handled superbly and with Chamber and Gaby Casadesus and Nadia Thespians the audience with his far-away rever- performances, the mission has been Brahms’ consummate craftsmanship empathetic integration. The audience Continued From Page Seven Boulanger, who came in a direct line Continued From Page Seven ies of being in love with the fair Juliet. accomplished. and perfectionism. With a particularly gave a standing ovation in apprecia- melodies that are quintessentially from Debussy. This work was dedi- young count and kinsman to the Two of the tragic death scenes “We fit them out with skills and dense blend of harmonies among the tion. French in their joie de vivre. The cated to the memory of Alberta Stehle, Prince, is the chosen husband for were touchingly rendered: Eric passions which will matter to them for strings, he typically discloses the melo- The next concert of the Craftsbury themes are developed with a magical who was an accomplished pianist her- young Juliet. He appears in black Ottenberg’s soliloquy as Romeo on the rest of their lives,” Gould stated. dies by degrees rather than stating Chamber Players will take place on transparency requiring an all but float- self. silky tights and magenta lamé shirt, finding Juliet (Brittany French) asleep Get Thee to the Funnery is com- them in the initial bars on the score. Aug. 13 with works by Mussorgsky ing touch to the keys and an exacting Mary Rowell and Katherine his body stance and gestures were in the tomb and assuming she is dead. pleting its 12th summer this year, and This is entirely instrumental music in (Pictures At An Exhibition), Bunch coordination between the players. This Winterstein on violins, Kenji Bunch perfect, and his transitioning in the Equally gentle was Eli Smith all three performances were dedicated its conception, with a consequent level (Duo for Vibraphone and Viola) and work from the French repertoire un- on viola and Frances Rowell on cello role from the “dandy” to grieving young (Mercutio’s friend) cradling the dead to Rosemary Fraser, grandmother of of abstraction that does not lend itself Mozart (a Quartet). A childrens mini- doubtedly has strong personal reso- gave a rivetting performance of the suitor at Juliet’s side was impressive. Mercutio (Jonny Flood). camper Ezra Steinfeld. She passed to singing, whistling or humming the concert at 2 p.m. that day can be heard nance for Mary Anthony Cox (who Quartet in C Minor, Op. 51, No. 1, for Dan Brodhead as head of the Gould, in program notes, empha- away in June and spoke of her regret themes!. There is much to explore in in the Greensboro United Church of played it with Marc Antonio Barone) 2 Violins, Viola and Cello by Johannes Capulet family played the role very sizes the Shakespeare camp, is actor at not living to see this summer’s the drama of broken rhythms, Christ’s Fellowship Hall. for more in- from her many years of study in France Brahms (1833-1897), the last work on decisively and convincingly when he centered with the mission to build a shows. with such legendary artists as Robert the program. This piece was composed pizacatto texture, abrupt bowing, near formation, call 1-800-639-3443 or go let his will be known and followed. special community of young people stops, fine transitions and demanding to tempo changes, all of which the play- www.craftsburychamberplayers.org.

in the scoring of the strings, not to Summer mention its unusual length (some Continued From Page Seven 40 minutes). The large second move- with typical mercurial shifts in mood ment consists of 11 variations on a and imaginative experimentation in beautiful melody (reminiscent of the musical textures and rhythms. Volga Boat Man folk song), the ninth Robert Kahn (1865-1951) and 10th reaching quite ethereal bridged two centuries in his long life heights. The three sections of the but, despite significant changes in third movement are a kind of fast musical trends, he remained faith- moving summing up of what has ful to the lyricism of the 19th Cen- come before, culminating in the tury at a time when dominant disso- angst of the last part with the pecu- nance (particularly in the 12 tone liar marking of Lugubre (lugubri- system) was considered, rightly and ous, dismal, gloomy), where the wrongly, to perfectly mirror the dis- theme unexpectedly transforms it- harmony of the 20th century world. self into a funeral march for the last His Piano Trio No. 2 in e Flat Major, bars. (This trio was dedicated to the Op. 33, shows strong influences from memory of his teacher, Nikolai Brahms in its rich instrumental Rubenstein.) harmonies in all the three move- Romanul showed his usual, ments. Broad sweeping melodies of smooth flowing bow work and infal- a somewhat conventional nature lible accuracy in his fingering while contrast with passages of more agi- Dinnerstein repeatedly brought out tated and dark turmoil. Romanul, a particularly lovely dark tone color Dinnerstein and Chuan certainly did from his cello. Chuan met the formi- justice to this piece and made one dable challenge of the piano part want to hear more of Kahn’s compo- with admirable skill, and all three sitions. were rewarded with a standing ova- After the intermission, the ma- tion. jor work on the program was the This season of the Summer Trio in A Minor for Piano and Strings, Music From Greensboro has been Op. 50, No. 2, by Piotr Ilich exceptional in its interesting pro- Tchaikovsky (1840-93). Written in gramming and fine musicianship. 1881-82, this monumental work We should be grateful we can enjoy sometimes goes beyond the intimacy such remarkable aesthetic experi- of the chamber music scale in the ences locally, comparable to the in- concerto-like chords in the piano line creasing excellence of our local food, and the almost symphonic massing for we are deeply nourished by both. Subscribe to The Gazette!

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— NOTICE — Goodell Family Hold Reunion Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town and Town School EDEN — The Goodell (Goodale) reunion, traveling from New York, held at Eden Recreation Beach since Goodell Sr. Heather leaves family 25th celebration, and plans are to District of Hardwick, Vermont that 2009 Property Tax Bills have Family Reunion was held Sunday, New Hampshire and Vermont. they started. members in New Hampshire and have a crazy hat contest with money been placed in my hand for collection and mailed to property own- at Lake Eden Recreational Beach. The youngest attending was Darlene G. Brown led the enter- Massachusetts who usually come to prizes. Darlene G. Brown will be in ers. Said taxpayers are hereby called upon to pay their respective Over 65 relatives attended the 24th Nevaeh Brown who was 4 months. tainment of several games, includ- the reunions but were unable to at- charge with other helpers. The re- Oldest to attend was Bessie Goodell ing a new family Bingo game. tend this year. She was brought up union will be the first Sunday in taxes on or before May 10, 2010. Ferland, who will turn 88 next Aunt Bessie and Aunt Ida were in the Stowe area. August. All such property taxes not paid on or before May 10, 2010 will be month. She has attended all 24 re- presented a T-shirts with a picture Next year ,which will be the placed in the hands of the Delinquent Tax Collector with a warrant unions and helped to start them. of them and their brothers taken a for their collection. The longest married (59 years) was few years back, and a card by Elihue Mac and Ida Goodell Manning. and Connie Goodell and family. This Tax payments received by mail and bearing a legible postmark Alan Brown, Mac Manning, was for work on the reunion now and PUBLIC NOTICE date no later than May 10, 2010 will be accepted, even though not Brenda Judkins, Shane Goodell and past years. TOWN OF CABOT BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT actually received until after the due date. others were the chefs. Punch was Heather Goodell Gladu Near- brought by Cindy Williamson and ing Cappuccion passed away April The Town of Cabot Board of Adjustment hereby Gives Notice that Dated at Hardwick, Vermont, this 10 day of August A.D. 2009. her sister Rose Goodell. 10, 2009 and was recognized by the it will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, August 17 at 7:00 p.m. at Alberta A. Miller The family reunions have been group. She was daughter of Leland the former Town Clerk's Office, Willey Memorial Building, Cabot Town Treasurer RNs, how about Village to consider the following business: Hardwick, Vermont No Weekends, Water System Organizational Meeting and any other Business No Holidays, No Dated at Cabot, Washington, State of Vermont this 5th day of Au- gust, 2009 call and No eve- Approved For Masons GREENSBORO ZONING Carlton Domey, Zoning Administrator nings or nights!! CRAFTSBURY — Fifteen mem- BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT master will make contact for final Out and About Adult bers of Meridian Sun Lodge 20 were arrangements with this business. told at their August meeting about Water has been a problem for many WARNING Day Services is looking the approval of a contract agree- to hire an RN to man- years and now a far-reaching solu- The Greensboro Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet on Wednes- ment to be reached with an adjacent tion is in sight. ESTATE AUCTION age the Health Services business owner for a fresh water day, August 26, 2009 at 7 p.m. at the Greensboro Town Hall to Visiting the Craftsbury Lodge Saturday, Aug. 15 ¥ Albany Town Hall, Albany, VT consider the application of applicant and landowner James H. program for our facil- connection to the lodge building. The was the District Deputy Grand Mas- Sowles for a conditional use permit initially for a theater tent and ity. We offer a generous ter for the Tenth Masonic District, Starting at 10 a.m. later for a permanent structure similar to the Shakespearean Globe benefit package includ- BE PART OF A TEAM Right Worshipful Brother Nick WORK AT A SMALL, FRIENDLY Burdick who presented Chaplain (preview Friday 10-4 & at 9 day of sale) Theater at 1500 Breezy Avenue in Greensboro. ing fully paid health in- FAMILY RESORT surance and a flexible and Rev. Arnold Brown with his Terms: Cash, CC or Check w/id ¥ 10% Buyers Premium The application is available for review at the Greensboro Town 55th service button. At that time, he schedule! A minimum HIGHLAND LODGE ¥ Catered Hall. A site visit will take place on Saturday, August 22. Those was minister of the Church on the of 32 hours a week is JOB OPENINGS wishing to take part should meet at the Town Hall at 1 p.m. in Wait Staff Common. Jarvis Auction Service order to carpool to the site. expected. We are open Through Columbus Day Education officer Steve Engel Monday through Friday Winter jobs available reported the Scottish Rite National Auctioneer: Frank Jarvis (802) 755-6846) The Board urges landowners, applicants and/or designated Weekends, Evenings, Days Heritage Museum in Lexington, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 On-the-Job Training, Competitive Wages Include email: [email protected] representative(s) to attend the hearing in order to answer ques- p.m. Please call 888- Meals and Use of Recreational Facilities Mass., installed a new feature be- tions. CALL 533-2647 FOR AN INTERVIEW ginning on Sept. 26 to display “Early 7045 and speak with Masonic Exposures” — exposes of The meeting and site visit are open to the public. Sonia to schedule an 1608 Craftsbury Road, Greensboro, VT 05841 Anti-Masonic materials. These will interview. (802) 533-2647 • fax (802) 533-7494 feature products of betrayal and Greensboro Zoning Board of Adjustment www.highlandlodge.com • [email protected] James C. Cook, Clerk antagonisms of Masonry. Also, a book printed in 1730 regarding dogma, and a 1762 “Jachin and Boaz” Estate Sale edition in its 28th printing it has Have you or someone you been so popular. Other than the Holy 26 Pearl Street Bible there are no topics more popu- Hardwick, Vermont SUBSCRIBE to The Gazette! lar than Masonry. know experienced The next meeting will be Sept. 2 Across from Hazen Tech Center Campus unwanted sexual contact? and area Masons are invited for din- ner and meeting following. SATURDAY, JULY 29 WARNING Call AWARE for free confidential support. The 8:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. EAST HARDWICK FIRE DISTRICT #1 Hardwick Gazette ANNUAL MEETING 472-6463 Furniture, dishes, household items, tools, East Hardwick Fire Station lawn mowers and much more. August 19, 2009 ¥ 7:00 p.m. Terms: Cash only Article 1. To elect a moderator Article 2. To hear reports of all officers LNA course to Article 3. To elect officers and set salaries Tr ustee for three years start soon Secretary/Treasurer for one year Do you like to work with Auditor for one year Fire Chief for one year the elderly? Are you a The Hardwick Gazette Article 4. To set what water rent shall be charged caring, compassionate Article 5. To see what taxes shall be raised person? Licensed nursing assistant course to start soon. CLASSIFIED Article 6. To grant trustees permission to borrow money Greensboro Nursing Home Licensed Nursing Assistant Article 7. To act on any other business that should legally come Program will begin in September. Applicants who complete before this meeting DEADLINE: MONDAY AT NOON - PAID IN ADVANCE the program may qualify for employment immediately Dated this 30th day of July 2009. CLASSIFIEDS MAY NOT BE SUBMITTED BY PHONE following the course. For information please call Joan McCoy, Douglas Casavant Ed Keene RN, DNS, LNA Program Administrator at (802) 533-7051. EMPLOYMENT David Bailey SERVICES FOR RENT PART-TIME CORRESPONDENT. Inter- ALEX HINSON - Heating oil - Kerosene CRAFTSBURY STUDIO with deck, garden space. $475/mo. plus heat. Electric ested in your community? The Hardwick - Furnace Cleanings - 24 Hour Burner Gazette needs a correspondent to cover Service - Good Prices. Fast Services. included. No pets. No smoking. 1st, last, town government, schools and community Food Service Position 563-2042. (8-26) security. References. 586-7533. (8-19) GREENSBORO ZONING Woodbury Elementary School events. Attendance at evening meetings, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HARDWICK VILLAGE - One bedroom ability to meet deadlines, camera, reliable Food Service Cook: 6.5 hrs. per day (follows school calendar with an INTERIOR PAINTING and Wallpapering. apartment on Cherry St. with outside transportation, enthusiasm and experience WARNING additional 3 prep/inventory days). This position is responsible for daily Professional and experienced, with refer- deck for summer. Just painted/good required. Send resume and clips to: The ences. By Diana, Ruth and Lauren. Please carpet. $450/month plus utilities, LP Hardwick Gazette, P.O. Box 367, Hardwick, The Greensboro Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet on Wednes- preparing, cooking, serving and clean-up. Benefits on a pro-rata basis. call 533-7107 or 472-3205. (8-19) heat with high efficiency Raini heater. VT 05843. E.O.E. (TFN) day, August 26, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the Greensboro Town Hall to Interested candidates send letter of application, resume and current let- Call 802-244-6465. (8-19) consider the application of applicants Catherine and Scott ters of work reference to: BOB’S CONSTRUCTION, Concrete Foun- dations, Floors, Slabs, Foundations Under Donnelly/Lakeview Inn Enterprises and owners Catherine and Sharon Fortune, Principal HUGE, 2 BEDROOM APT., light and airy, Scott Donnelly for a conditional use permit for the Lakeview Inn to Existing Houses, P: 802-626-8763. F: 802- P.O. Box 328 626-9350. 931 Buchler Rd., Wheelock, VT beautiful wood floors, large closets. No YARD enable them to operate this establishment as a restaurant and Woodbury, VT 05681 05851. (11-4) pets, no smoking. $850.00 includes all utilities. See photos on www.craigslist.com. inn which can host meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), cheese Person offered employment will complete the Criminal Records pro- PIANO LESSONS for homeschoolers and 802-598-4524. (8-12) tastings, wedding receptions and special food events at 295 Breezy cess. Position open until filled. SALES! Avenue in Greensboro. senior citizens. Christian curriculum or tradi- EOE tional lessons. Will come to your house. 30 2 BEDROOM, washer hookup. Nice neigh- The application is available for review at the Greensboro Town years experience. Mornings beginning in borhood, close to school and shopping, hall. A site visit will take place on Saturday, August 22. Those Sept. (802) 456-8100. (8-19) $625 month. Heat-hot water included. 563- wishing to take part should meet at the Town Hall at 1 p.m. in 2109, 917-3173. (8-19) order to carpool to the site. Hardwick Elementary School REAL ESTATE The Board urges landowners, applicants and/or designated Support Staff position 2009-2010 school FOR SALE representative(s) to attend the hearing in order to answer ques- 20 +/- ACRES two miles from Caspian year Lake. High, dry land with views of tions. FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Leave Message Greensboro village. Power on site and at 802-472-6825. (10-21) The meeting and site visit are open to the public. Office Assistant and Library Clerk good road frontage. Primary residence to GARAGE/YARD SALE, Sunday, This combination position requires excellent organizational/ be built or buyer assumes Vermont land Aug. 16, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Antiques, MUST GO: Used furniture, sofas, sleep- Greensboro Zoning Board of Adjustment communication skills, flexibility, record keeping, as well gains tax. $98,000.00. VT RES owned, collectibles, books and stuff, 2102 ers, chairs, mattresses, sectionals, dining James C. Cook, Clerk as office/library/technology skills. Candidate must be able 533-2625. (9-2) South Albany Rd., E. Craftsbury. (8- sets, waterbed. 3 buildings full...priced to 12) to work independently. Interested candidates send letter of sell, must have room. Bring your cash and FOR SALE, Stannard, Vt. Older livable application, resume and current letters of work reference your truck...open 7 days a week. Next to UPSTAIRS MOVING SALE - to: Mobil Home, 12 x 60, 2 porches, must Buck’s Furniture, Wolcott. (8-26) move, $2,000.00. Call 533-2331. (8-19) Tanguays at 1075 Main St., Greens- Marilyn Zophar, Principal boro Bend, Friday and Saturday, PUBLIC NOTICE FIREWOOD, log length. 533-2625. (9-2) Aug. 14 and Aug. 15, 10 a.m. - 2 Hardwick Elementary School p.m. Furniture, kitchenware, jewelry Vermont Agency of Natural Resources P.O. Box 515, Hardwick, VT 05843 LOST 1994 AEROSTAR Ext. cab, 4WD, 93,000 and much more. (8-12) Department of Environmental Conservation 6 MONTH OLD SAINT BERNARD, on miles, well maintained, garaged, 1 owner, Person offered employment will complete the Criminal $2,500 OBO. Lge. children’s wooden table, Records process. Position open until filled. Nichols Pond Rd., Hardwick. Between 10 GARAGE SALE: Saturday, Aug. 15, Solid Waste Management Program and 10:15 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, we 6 sm. chairs set. Preschool or daycare, Womens clothes size 9-14, coats, Application Request for the Certification of the Vermonters help- EOE heard a car stop and hollered to him. Now $55.00. Hay - dry, large bales, wrapped household items, books, Lamoille ing Vermonters Tire Storage, Transfer & Recycling Facility. he’s missing. Reward offered. 802-472- large. Call for more information, 802-456- Ave., 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (8-12) 3288. (8-12) 8846. (8-12) Public notice is hereby provided of the application of Vermonters helping Vermonters for certification of a Solid Waste Facility lo- cated on Route 15, on the Hardwick/Wolcott town line, in Vermont. The application requests that the facility receive certification for 5 Childcare Consultant years of operation. The facility is for the storage, transfer and recy- Childcare Consultation Services CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT cling of Used Tires. The Agency of Natural Resources is presently of Lamoille Valley Classified ads must be paid in advance. The charge is 25¢ per word; $5.00 minimum charge reviewing the application for conformance with the Vermont Solid per week; $2 additional charge per week for border. Classified tear sheets are $2.00 each. Waste Management Rules. Draft Findings of Fact and a draft cer- The Lamoille Family Center is looking for a part-time tification will next be developed and issued for public review and childcare consultant for its Childcare Consultation Ser- DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS IS MONDAY AT NOON comment. Public comment on an issued draft certification will be vice program. - PAID IN ADVANCE. ¥ CLASSIFIEDS MAY NOT BE SUBMITTED BY PHONE. considered and a final certification issued should the application Preferred MA in mental health counseling or related field, and proposed facility continue to be found to conform with the Rules plus experience working with children ages 0-6. and requirements of the Agency. Consultant will work directly with childcare providers on- AD TO READ AS FOLLOWS The application is available for review at the office of the Hardwick site to help them attain successful results with children Town Clerk and the Wolcott Town Clerk during regular office hours in their care. Consultant will attend weekly team meet- and at the Agency Solid Waste Management Program Office in ings, keep accurate notes, and collaborate with childcare Waterbury, VT, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. provider network and related service organizations. Questions regarding the application and written requests to be Please send resume by August 20th placed on the mailing list should be directed to: To the Lamoille Family Center 480 Cady's Falls Rd. Dennis Fekert Number of weeks to run Amount enclosed Sorry, NO REFUNDS. Solid Waste Management Program Morrisville, VT 05661 103 South Main Street ¥ Waterbury, VT 05701-0404 (802) 888-5229, Ext. 147 (802) 241-1493 (United Way participating agency) MAIL TO: The Hardwick Gazette ¥ P.O. Box 367 ¥ Hardwick, Vermont 05843. Page Fourteen The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, August 12, 2009

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