Times of Shrewsbury
August 2014
Times of Shrewsbury
September 2014
Times of Shrewsbury
October 2014
Times of Shrewsbury
November 2014 The Roving Reporter Asked: What sort of things might happen as a result of Act 148?
NOTE: Not all the answers will be true!.but some will!
Times• “thereof will haveShrew to be 2 attendants at sthe burydump” • “they’ll no longer take meat scraps” • December“they’ll no longer accept 2014 compostab le items” • “we’ll have to pay per bag to throw trash away” • “we’ll no longer have the Reading Room” • “where will we all see each other if we lose the dump?” • “we’ll all become trash trolls on Green Up Day when we collect all the stuff that people have thrown off the side of the road” • “we might lose the dump and have to take our trash to Rutland” • ”will our taxes go down if we have to pay as we throw?” • “more people will throw trash over the side of the road!.my road!” • “if they collect compost, we’ll have a bumper crop of rodents at the dump!”
Universal Recycling Timeline for Nobody Wants The Dump To Get The Boot! Shrewsbury Residential Customers Act 148: Universal Recycling & Composting Law was passed unanimously by the Vermont Legislature in 2012, but trying to The dates by which the Transfer Station simplify the Law hasn’t been easy! There’s a lot of extraneous must accept the following items: jargon, and as one person said “somehow the dots don’t con- July 1, 2014: Residential recyclables nect.” So State and local officials were contacted. And, “the July 1, 2015: Leaf and yard debris goal of Universal Recycling is to decrease the amount of trash July 1, 2017: Food scraps ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ by incentivizing recycling and composting through more con- sistent and convenient services statewide.” The Law does ap- Date that the following items will be pear to be an admirable and progressive move to address de- banned from the landfills:* creasing available landfill space, and Vermonters are being July 1, 2015: Recyclables encouraged to: o aluminum & steel cans Reduce consumption o aluminum foil, aluminum pie plates o glass food & beverage bottles & jars Reuse o rigid plastic packaging & containers #1-7 Recycle o boxboard & corrugated cardboard Compost o white & colored paper Those who generate less trash for landfills will pay proportion- o newspaper, magazines, catalogs ately less. Bottom line!anything you do not recycle will go to o paper mail & envelopes & paper bags July 1, 2016: Leaf, yard & clean wood debris the landfill and thus cost you to put it “down the chute.” July 1, 2020: Food scraps
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The State has mandated this program. Our Selectboard has to figure out how to implement some of the regulations, and they “Pay As You Throw” (PAYT) Begins: will need our support. There are a lot of concerns in town too July 1, 2015: Variable rate pricing begins mostly concerning the desire to retain a Transfer Station in based on volume or weight for residential Shrewsbury and “can we save the Reading Room?” trash.* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
There are many options and concerns related to the solutions *Anything you throw down the chute at the Transfer of complying with Act 148. Hopefully the Shrewsbury residents Station goes to the landfill and you will be charged. and Selectboard can come to a satisfactory resolution for the- Learn more at se concerns. Let’s talk now so that maybe we won’t grumble !!!"#$%&%'$"($#)*+,"-*(./+0. so much later! --C. Martin !!!"#1,'/+0%*1+,&2!/%"*#-".
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Vermont General Election
Tuesday November 4, 2014
Shrewsbury Community Meeting House
88 Lottery Rd
Polls Open from 10:00 AM to 7:00pm
Act 148 Assistance Although this month’s front page article has been Last Day to register to vote in the General Elec- sitting in the computer for a while, last week when I tion is 5:00pm Wednesday October 29, 2014, contacted Josh Kelly with the Waste Management & Town Office Prevention Division his response was immediate
and very helpful. In addition, Bert Potter has ex- Absentee: Early Ballots will be available Monday,
pressed his appreciation and encouragement for September 22. Please contact the Town Clerk:
efforts to present these future concerns for our 492-3511 or [email protected] if
Transfer Station. you would like to receive an absentee ballot
For more information on Unit-Based Pricing for Please contact the Town Clerk if you would like to
Trash Disposal a public meeting sponsored by volunteer at the polls or count after the polls close. SWAC (Solid Waste Alliance Communities) and Submitted by Mark Goodwin, Town Clerk Rutland County Solid Waste Management District will be held at Rutland Regional Hospital on No- *+,-#./&0.#1-2$34& vember 12 from 6-9pm. -C. Martin 5+6#+3.#7&-8&53.3+& '9&:+##.6+&53#++3& 0-;3"+%$+#<&=+#>-;3&(?9('& Times Missed Its Own Deadline! 55567#(67*0*#68*647 There was no incoming telephone or internet ser- vice at the “editor’s” house for five days screeching right up to and past the deadline. At such a time in- coming and outgoing silence is not “golden,” but it did seem oddly peaceful!at least for a few days. If you were affected by this disconnection, I extend apologies. -Chryl M.
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The Times of Shrewsbury is published monthly February the letter will run. If the named entity responds, the response and initial letter will run in the same issue. through December. It is compiled by volunteers from material submitted by residents with the goal being to keep townspeople There is no charge for: jokes, poems, essays, nature reports, informed of what is happening in Shrewsbury. The views and family event announcements, or feature articles or letters that are opinions expressed in articles are solely those of the author and non-commercial. not necessarily those of the editors. Articles and Advertisements: Deadline for submission is the All submissions are subject to editing for length and clarity and 20th of the month prior to publication; exceptions will be an- must be accompanied by the name of the submitting person. nounced in the prior month’s Times. If you have questions, call Letters to the Editor exceeding 350 words will be subject to ed- Chryl Martin at 492-2244 or email [email protected] iting for length. Any opinion piece or informational political
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Times of Shrewsbury, P. O. Box 373, Cuttingsville, VT 05738 Email: [email protected] Online: www.shrewsburyvt.org Times of Shrewsbury November 2014 2 SHREWSBURY COMMUNITY CALENDAR Nov 2 2am Daylight Savings Time begins! Nov 4 10am-7pm Vermont General Election; Vote at the Meeting House on Lottery Road Nov 5 10:30am *Story Hour at the Library Nov 8 5-m *Community Supper sponsored by the Community Church at the Meeting House Nov 6 4pm Conservation Commission mtg at 450 Frank Lord Road (Note change from regular time) Nov 11 12noon Senior Lunch at Baxter’s Restaurant, Rutland Country Club, 275 Grove Street. Call Pe nelope Weiss at 49203345 to make reservations. Nov 12 6-9pm *Public meeting on Universal Recycling at Rutland Regional Hospital Nov 15 *Deadline to submit personal information for 2015 Shrewsbury Phone Book Nov 16 4pm *Famous Books Discussion group meets at the Library Nov 19 10:30am *Story Hour at the Library Nov 19 12noon *Prayer Shawl group at the home of Elaine Ransom Nov 22 5pm *1st Annual Harvest Dinner at Meeting House sponsored by SAGE Nov 23 4pm *Science Book Club discussion at the Library Dec 6 7pm *Silent Auction and Cookie Swap at the Shrewsbury Library Dec 7 8am-2pm *Snowmobile Safety Course offered by Shrewsbury Sno-Birds
* see elsewhere in newsletter for details Deadline for submission to Times of Shrewsbury is by 5:00pm on the 20th of each month.
REGULAR MEETINGS and EVENTS Board of Selectmen Meeting 1st & 3rd Wednesdays—7:00pm at Town Office Bone Builders Tuesdays & Thursdays—9:00am at Meeting House Library Trustees’ Meeting 2nd Tuesday—7:00pm at Shrewsbury Library Mill River Union School Board Mtg 1st & 3rd Wednesdays—7:00pm at Mill River Union High School Pierce’s Store Take-Out Meals Friday nights Planning Commission 1st & 3rd Mondays—7:30pm at Town Office Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Sundays—10:00am at Shrewsbury Library, upstairs Shrewsbury Community Church Worship Sundays—10:30am at Shrewsbury Center Church Shrewsbury School District Board Mtg 1st Monday & 3rd Tuesday—6:30pm Shrewsbury Sno-Birds 2nd Tuesdays—7:00pm at the Snow Angel Tavern in Mendon Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Dept. Thursdays—7:00pm at Cuttingsville Station Conservation Commission 1ST Tuesday—5:15pm at 450 Frank Lord Road ______Shrewsbury Town Website: www.shrewsburyvt.org
Town Clerk’s Office 492-3511 Mon-Thurs 9am-3pm; Closed Friday Cuttingsville Post Office 492-3585 Window (Retail) Hours: Town Treasurer’s Office Monday-Friday Open 7:30am-10:30am and 1:30pm-4:30pm 492-3558 or 492-3487 Saturday 8am-11am Wed 5pm-7pm Lobby Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-5pm & Saturday 7:30am-11am Transfer Station Sun 8am-4pm & Wed 1pm-7pm Meeting House 492-6050 (Reservations: 492-3361) Health Officer Daphne LeaHemmer 773-7157 Shrewsbury Town Library 492-3410 Emergency Management Bert Potter 773-2272 Mon, Fri & Sat 10am-Noon Ambulance 773-1700 Tues & Thurs 7pm-9pm GrMP power outage 1-800-451-2877 Wed 10am-5pm AND 7pm-9pm Medical—Fire—Police Emergency Dial 911 Rutland Hospital 775-7111 10/20/14
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Candidate for State’s Attorney I have been a Deputy State’s Attorney in Rutland Letter of Thanks since 1983 and Chief Deputy since 1989. In 2010 I I would like to thank everyone for their cards, calls, was appointed State’s Attorney by Governor Jim hugs, and gifts that you gave me at the time of my Douglas, retirement. It has been my pleasure over the years to During my thirty years of prosecuting crime in Rut- help you with your postal needs. I will miss seeing land County I have tried over 100 cases to jury ver- everyone and especially my co-workers. dict. Thank you again, Barbara Perkins, Postmaster (Retired) I also was a member of the Vermont Army National Guard. I retired in 2003 as a Lt. Colonel completing 28 years of active and reserve duty. I was a member Candidate for the House of the Rutland Town School Board for two three year It has been an honor to be your voice in Montpelier terms. I am a member of the Rutland County Bar, for the past two years, and I hope to continue to serve Trinity Episcopal Church, the Green Mountain Club, you in the Vermont House. The local economy will be and the American Legion Post 31. one of our greatest challenges as we deal with the loss of some high paying jobs. Also the departure of My wife and I have lived in Rutland County since several long operating businesses will likely have a 1985. We raised our three children here. I have al- negative impact on personal income tax revenues ways had a vested interest in the safety and welfare next year. This comes at a period when the financing of this County. During this term, I have made some plan for health care is approaching. Other priorities significant strides: also need be addressed, and will continue to require • With the Chittenden County State’s Attorney as- more money. sistance, we implemented the Rapid Intervention Program which directs minor criminal offenders The rising costs of education has been something not into appropriate treatment prior to being charged many have been willing to confront. Changing the in court. way we pay for our schools cannot be delayed any longer. The reality is with declining enrollments some • We actively work with Project VISION. changes are inevitable. I expect the legislature to also make some changes to the previously passed man- • This year the Vermont Legislature approved datory recycling and composting bills, and certainly funding for two Deputy State’s Attorneys. Rutland we must improve our child protection laws. County has had the highest caseload per attor- ney in the State of Vermont over the last three An issue that will likely be debated is the legalization years. At my request, Rutland County received of marijuana, and many have already voiced an opin- one of the additional prosecutor positions. ion. I am pretty sure that it will not generate the reve- nue people think. The cost to regulate it, and enforce The Rutland County State’s Attorney’s Office works all the restrictions will be expensive. The increase in as a team to prosecute those that commit crime. We driving under the influence, once a test is created, are committed to prosecuting drug dealers but also would be a burden on our courts. Much of this new to rehabilitating non-violent drug addicts. We ag- money will be spent educating our children, and treat- gressively prosecute those charged with crimes of ing more people with addiction problems. We are violence. I am committed that the State’s Attorney’s watching the two states that have allowed more use, Office will work to improve communication between and I am concerned about moving too quickly. social service agencies, the courts, and police de- partments to hold criminals responsible for their I hope to talk with many of you over the next several crimes, to protect our families, and make our com- months. Please contact me about the issues im- munities safer. portant to you, and take the time to vote in the elec- tion on November 4. You can always leave me a As a prosecutor in Rutland County these last 30 message at [email protected] or at home at years; I have the experience, knowledge and com- 802-259-2460. mitment to most effectively prosecute crime. Re- Rep. Dennis Devereux member to vote November 4, 2014. Candidate for House of Representatives District Marc Brierre, Candidate for Rutland County State’s Rutland-Windsor 2 Attorney
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Book Reviews from the Library— FromTwo ways the Libraryto share:— Please share your book reviews ! individual and groups’ achievements and elect the Shrewsbury’sby writing them REVIEWin the journals OF BOOKS kept at the front desk SHREWSBURY VOLUNTEER Businessat the Library Officers or emailand Chief to [email protected] for the upcoming year. OnceThis is again, a selection Russ Carraraof reviews was from nominated our “Readers’ and aPick”c- FIRE DEPARTMENT THANK YOU! ceptedjournal the kept role at the of Chief.Library. Russ Thanks oversees to all the the contributors! opera- *+,-#./&0.#1-2$34& Book reviews are compiled by Marilyn Dalick 5+6#+3.#7&-8&53.3+& tionThanks “on-scene, to all our he Reviewersfiles required this reportsmonth! to the state '9&:+##.6+&53#++3& The Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Dept Auxiliary 61st of Vermont, makes contact with the appropriate state !!!!! Fantastic! 0-;3"+%$+#<&=+#>-;3&(?9('& Annual Ham Supper was held on Saturday October 4 services for fire investigation and appoints depart- 55567#(67*0*#68*647 !!!! Compelling, page-turner serving up 325 meals of Wallingford Locker ham, mental officers, !!! to nameEnjoyable just a few of the Chief’s re- side dishes & desserts made by many of our neigh- sponsibilities. !! Just O.K. MARDI GRAS 2013
bors. The SVFD Auxiliary and members would like to ! Not recommended
thank all the townspeople that donated food and sup- The SVFD business personnel again this year is Saturday, April 27, 2013 ported us by enduring the rainy weather! Also, many Jack Perry-President,Swimming Bob Snarskito Antarctica: -Vice President, 7pm to ?? thanks to the SVFD Auxiliary and SVFD members for Barry GriffithTa les-Secretary/Treasurer. of a Long-Distance The Swimmer 3 member at Town Hall the hard work of organizing this event, set-up, waiting Trustees-at-Large positionsby Lynne saw Cox a few changes this tables, serving drinks, making sure we had plenty of year! Mark Stewart was re!!!!!-elected, along with new- Music by food out, and cleaning up the town hall when the comersGreat storyPhillip (true) Severy of Lynne’sand Elliott intensity, Stewart. endurance, The SVFD pers e- The Shrewsbury Community Blues Band night was done. would like to congratulation and thank all these verance and humility as she takes on long-distance membersswimming for in the their most continued unlikely commitmentplaces—the Bering to the Strait, Helpers Needed! SVFD responded to two motor vehicle accidents, one Shrewsburythe Straits community. of Magellan, and yes—ultimately, Antarctica. • CALLERS to ask local folks to bring manpower assist with Regional Ambulance, and two Fueled• Bob by the Snarski words was of a awarded teammate’s The mother Peter Cothats- she’d food items for attendees to eat structure fires in neighboring towns in the last month. somedaygrove swim Award the for English Outstanding Channel, Service she does that— • DECORATORS to decorate Town We have performed vehicle maintenance, facility setting• Kevin a world Brown record was atawarded age 15 The—and Chief way Snar more.ski Sci- Hall in festive MARDI GRAS style maintenance, operational tests on many different ence, Awardgeography for Exemplary and human Service nature rolled into one. • COLLECTORS of admission money pieces of equipment and loaded additional equipment The Annual Fall Fuel Raffle winners:Reviewed Louise by MarthaSeward Sirjane • KITCHEN / CLEANER UPPERS to onto our trucks for chimney fire fighting. Several won the 100 gallons fuel oil donated by Johnson En- serve food and drinks and help clean members spent a Saturday making repairs to a dry ergy;Where Clark Did Postemski I Leave Mywon Glasses? the cord Theof firewood Where, dWhen,o- up after hydrant at Connelly’s pond. Other members attended nated by Lennyand Page;Why of and Normal Josh MemoryRidlon won Loss the ton an Air-pack demonstration by safety equipment ven- • FACE PAINTER for the kids young of pellets donatedby byMartha Vermont Weinman Wood Lear Pellet, Betsy and old! dor MSA sponsored by the Rutland Town Fire Dept. Jesser won the Maple Leaf !!! quilt donated by Lucille • FORTUNE TELLER in your own little AL Ridlon Jr. and John Elwert coordinated the much Fisk.This is a good book! grotto needed body repair of Tanker 1, ensuring several Reviewed by Barbara Griffith more years of reliable service of this vital 1992 Winter weather is on our doorstep. Allow extra time • SOLICITORS request and/or pick up equipment! for your trips into town,Murder slow in downthe Marais to stay in control donations from grocery stores, etc. of your vehicle and rememberMurder in Belleville • MASK SELLER masks will be on On October 16th, The SVFD 62 Annual Business MurderSTAY FIRE in the SAFE Rue du Paradis hand for sale Meeting was held at the Cuttingsville Station. During by Cara Black (mysteriesSubmitted set by in JackParis) Perry this time we review the previous year, recognize the !!!!! Please call Fran Patten, 492-3706 or I LOVE these! I read one on a plane to California, and Roxanne Ramah, 492-3675 to volun- Ham Supper Serves 330+ one coming back—and couldn’t stop reading. teer. Thank you! Reviewed by Joan Aleshire Thanks again to our wonderful community for their donations of pickles, coleslaw, The Beautiful Mysteries baked beans, potato salads, and pies of by Louise Penny all sorts along with assorted desserts. We !! had wonderful showing of folks from all Spellbinding setting—a monastery deep in the forests of over and in town. Folks of all ages heard northern Quebec—an intriguing premise—a monk has about it through the Rutland Magazine. A been murdered in the monastery garden—that calls on great time was had with lots of visiting all the skills of the kindly, calm (but haunted) Chief Inspec- around. 330+ dinners were devoured tor Armand Gamache. The plot is intricate without being FREE that night with many being right here from compelling, though—and it gets hard to tell one monk Come and pick it up! our own community. I think it makes this from another! The Chief Inspector is good company, if A light green LL Bean love seat. such a great place to live. Again Many this mystery, with its DaVinci Code echoes, seems unin- In fair condition. Interested? Thanks to one and all whom have partici- spired. Reviewed by Joan Aleshire Call Joyce at 492-3542 pated in some way for this fun event. Catherine Carrara Book Reviews Compiled by Marilyn Dalick
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For the last 2 years, the Mountain School has received a grant designed to provide every child with fresh fruits and veggies every day. This year, the school did not receive this grant. Thatʼs why we need your help. Please come to the…
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New* Library Books Trustees and include: volunteer staffers met in Oc- Friday, December 12 @ 7:30pm: HABITAT for tober with Rob Geiszler, Department of Libraries HUMANITY: BALI with Stan and Weezie Duda and •Theconsultant Last in our Magazine area to review libraryby Michaelpolicies, Hastings: A novel Sandy and Kristi Bragg. confidentiality requirements, minimum standards aboutfor Vermont Newsweek libraries, and changesby a tojournalist the Open who worked there. Continuing Programs: meeting Law. We were very pleased to learn that Sunday, November 16 @ 4pm: FAMOUS BOOKS our policies and procedures are up-to-date, and BOOK CLUB: WOLF HALL by Hillary Mantel (2nd •Thethat, Sixthas an all -volunteerExtinctio libraryn and by a nonElizabeth-profit Kolbert: This har- session). Call Joan for more books (492-3550). corporation (as opposed to a municipal organiza- rowingtion) we have non choices-fiction to make reportabout compliance about vanishing species Sunday, November 23 @ 4pm: SCIENCE BOOK includeswith some requirements.a chapter MANY on THANKS our toown trus- Scott Darling’s efforts CLUB: THE WAVE WATCHERS’ COMPANION. tees and volunteers who took the time to attend Books available at the Library. to andsave ask good the questions brown -- and bat to past population. and present Library News Submitted by Joan Aleshire trustees who developed our policies. Wednesdays @ 6:30pm: QUILTERS’ GROUP at the Library. All welcome; please call Donna Swartz (773-•The* We stillThird have an Plate:October to MayField OPENING Notes on the on the Future of Food In Memory: 7403) for information. Board of Trustees. If you love small libraries, want Rene Lincoln was an outs tanding member of our by tochef be part Danof a dynamic Bar townber, organization; Stone can Barn at- Farms in upstate NY Alternate Thursdays @ 7pm: WRITERS’ GROUP. tend meetings on the second Tuesday of every community and will be greatlyPlease call missed. Martha Izzi Her (492 -3346) warmth, or Penelope month; staff twice a month during library hours; Weiss (492-3345) for information. •Taproot:serve on one Comingof our standing Home committees to(Pr o- Prairie Hill by Martha idealism, and dedication to others were, and are, an gram, Building, or Fund-Raising); and help with By appointment: COMPUTER OFFICE HOURS. Molnar:events, please A memoir contact a member of moving of the Nomina tot- Vermont inspiration. She was a wonderfulContact Scott Library Garren: [email protected] Trustee for. ing Committee: Gail Hartigan (492-3605); Lisa by Sharrowa Castleton (492-3732); or writer. Dirk Thomas (492-3549). several years, and continuedNew Books to supportinclude: Library ef- forts ever after. Her beautifully* APPLES pa OF intedUNCOMMON stool CHARACTER was aby Ro- *STOP IN at the Library (or at Pierces‘) to fill out a wan Jacobsen. Beautiful photographs and detailed NewPhone DVDsBook form! include: hit at our most recent Silent descriptionsAuction; of favorite the Newlucky Englan bidderd apples, com- plete with recipes. •House of Cards: Season 2; Orange is the New (Joan) is grateful to have its image of a dove in flight Black: Season 1. * IN THE KINGDOM OF ICE: THE GRAND AND as a symbol of Rene’s life. TERRIBLE POLAR VOYAGE OF THE USS STORY HOUR JEANNETTE by Hampton Sides: A white-knuckle treat for armchair travelers. NOTES FROM I will be offering a story Coming Events: hour for young children on * NOT THAT KIND OF GIRL, personal essays by THE CHILDREN’S LIBRARIAN two Wednesdays this Saturday, July 12 @ 10am toLena 3pm: Dunham, CAVE the creator PAINTING of the HBO series month, November 5 and 19 “Girls.” from 10:30-11:30am. This is open to any young WITH CHARLIE PAQUIN. Primitive skills teacher We enjoyed a lively visit from the Pre-school class at child, and will last as long as the kids do. There are * THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING: CAPITALISM vs. Charlie Paquin will conduct a participatory workshop some toys and puzzles available in the Ben Perry THE CLIMATE by Naomi Klein: a passionate, well-the Mountain School this June. They heard stories, room, so we will take short breaks so kids and par- articulated argument by the radical thinker. on making paint and creating rock art. Participants lookedents can socialize.at books, I love rea andding toproduced children, and an extremely creative hope to see you there. will make grease paint using* THIRTEEN natural DAYS materialsIN SEPTEMBER: and CARTER, mural which you canPam Grace see 492 -3529 hanging in the Ben Perry apply it to rock surfaces to BEGIN create AND SADAT “cave AT CAMP paintings.” DAVID by room. One of the highlights of course, was a ride Charlie will show how soft Times rocks of Shrewsbury can beNovember “pecked” 2014 to down8 the elevator to the main library room. alter their shape before painting. He will bring some materials, but asks participants to bring slabs of slate Work is nearly completed in the Ben Perry Room. or other flat rocks, soft rocks to carve, rocks with in- Please stop in and see how it works for you and feel teresting animal shapes, and natural pigments. free to offer any suggestions. The legos will soon be Workshoppers will crush pigments and make brush- available and the beanbag chairs will be downstairs, es of natural materials. Atlatl-throwing will follow! so plan to enjoy some time lounging and reading Please bring a bag lunch; we’ll provide drinks. books. Saturday, August 2 @ 7:30pm: METTAWEE The family of TA Barron, who writes for young adults, THEATRE COMPANY @ Shrewsbury Mountain has generously donated several of his books, includ- School, rain or shine. ing some of The Last Years of Merlin series and The Great Tree of Avalon series. The books have been Continuing Programs: donated in honor of Grace Brigham, who is a good Sunday, July 20 @ 4pm: FAMOUS BOOKS BOOK friend of the family. Many young people have enjoyed CLUB: A Passage to India by E.M. Forster. Books this series, so if you are looking for a good summer available at the Library, or call Joan Aleshire (492- read, head up the spiral stair case in the back of the 3550) for more. library, where you will find all of these books, as well as many others. If there are any books you think we Sunday, July 27 @ 4pm: SCIENCE BOOK CLUB: should order, just let me know. American Canopy: Trees, Forests and the Making of A Nation by Eric Rutkow. Books available at the Li- There will be a story hour beginning in August. brary or call Margery Salmon (492-3315) for more. Wednesday will be the day, unless there is some con- flict that I’m not aware of. Wednesdays @6:30pm: QUILTERS’ GROUP: Meet- ing at Lucille Fiske’s home or the Library. I am new at this position, and open to all suggestions Please call Donna Swartz for information: 773-7403. and comments. Our library is a community gem, and we want all to enjoy it. I hope to run into you there Alternate Thursdays @7pm: WRITERS’ GROUP. some time. Please call Martha Izzi (492-3346) or Penelope Pam Grace, Children’s Librarian 492-3529 Weiss (492-3345) for information. [email protected] Times of Shrewsbury July 2014 7 12 Pierce’s great great grandfather Ephraim and wife Sarah’s daughter, Naomi, who was born in 1812. The sampler was made by Naomi when she was 13. How it ever found its way to a trash can of refuse in New Hampshire will never be known. Considering where it was found, it is in remarkable condition at 189 years of age. The couple unearthed it and then started a quest to find more information. We checked the history book Shrewsbury, VT - Our Town As It Was by Dawn Hance and found that on October 26, 1837 Naomi married Isaiah P. Russell. In Good Vermonters by Karen Lorentz, Marjorie Pierce told the story of Ephraim’s father who may have been Ebenezer who was shot by a New Hamp- Brown Covered Bridge shire Tory; and that his wife Sarah smoked a pipe! on National Landmark List Nothing more was added about Naomi. Marjorie said On October 7 this writer received a telephone call that none of Ephraim’s children ever lived in from Nick Strom-Olsen, the great great grandson of Shrewsbury as adults Nicholas M. Powers, the builder of Shrewsbury’s Brown Covered Bridge. He informed the Society that We were able to copy the sampler on our copying he just received word that the bridge his great great machine and will add it to the Pierce collection. grandfather built in 1880 has been designated as the 18th Historical Landmark in Vermont. Needless to Christmas Presents say he was very proud. The response to the Society’s Memories 2015 cal- endar have been most favorable such as a written Shrewsbury’s bridge is one of four built by Powers notes from Life Member DeLoris Ryffel, formerly of that is still standing. It was chosen as an outstanding Shrewsbury, now residing in Sarasota, FL, wrote surviving example of the lattice truss design. It is the how much she loved it. Life Member Ed Cook, for- only National Historical Landmark in Rutland County. merly of Cuttingsville, telephoned the writer that he The other 17 landmarks are: Calvin Coolidge Home- was enjoying the calendar so much and that so far stead, Plymouth Notch; Robert Frost Farm, Ripton; he was only able to "see" the January photo of Lyle George Perkins Marsh Boyhood Home, Woodstock; Van Guilder with his snow vehicle for delivery of Justin S. Morrill Homestead, Strafford; Mount Inde- mail, and the last photo for December, of Steve pendence, Orwell; Naulakha (Rudyard Kipling’s Martyn and Edgar Ridlon preparing to cut down a House), Dummerston; Robbins & Lawrence Armory Christmas tree. "It brought back many old memories & Machine Shop, Windsor; Rockingham Meeting and I thank you all for doing this." Ed is now almost House, Rockingham; Socialist Labor Party Hall, completely blind., but he has the use of a special Barre; Rokeby, Ferrisburg; Round Church, Rich- magnifying machine to help him read. mond; Shelburne Farms, Shelburne; St. Johnsbury Athenaem, St. Johnsbury; Stellafane Observatory, N. From Mary Ann Pratt Snyder, she wrote she always looks forward to receiving the calendar. That it cre- ! Springfield; Ticonderoga (Side Paddle-wheel Lake- "#$%&'()*)%(! boat), Shelburne; Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier; ates many memories for her as Shrewsbury holds a ! and Emma Willard House, Middlebury. And now, one special place in her heart, and that "it was a wonder- ful place to grow up in." in our own hometown. How great is that? !!!""! ! SHS Officers for 2015 The calendar makes a very nice Christmas gift for The annual meeting and election of officers was held family members. It is priced at $15 each, and tack on ! September 2, 2014 and the following slate was ap- another $2 for mailing and it is yours. They! can be proved. President, Grace Brigham; Vice President, found at the Town Clerk’s office and the Pierce’s! Co- ! Con Winkler; Treasurer, John Elwert; and Secretary, op in Northam. You can also order it by sending your ! ! Ruth Winkler. Two Trustees voted in for a 3 year check for $17 made out to the Shrewsbury Historical ! ! term: Ann Ridlon and Richard Bettelli. Society in care of Ann Ridlon, P.O. Box 355, Cut- ! ! tingsville, VT 05738 and Ann will get it into ! the mail Recent Acquisition for you. In early September, a couple from New Hampshire !"##$%&'"()*+,-,(+% arrived at the museum with a small needlepoint Ruth Winkler, SHS Secretary sampler made by, who it turned out to be, Marjorie Times of Shrewsbury November 2014 9 Kayla Grace Carrara has entered the world on Octo- ber 14th to proud parents Jamie & Catherine Carrara. Area Lecture/Discussion Programs Nov 5 @ 7pm: Vermont Humanities 1st Wednes- day Program @ Rutland Free Library. Topic: Stra- vinsky’s Rite of Spring and the Music of 1911 (No Fee)] Nov 2 @ 4pm: Science Pub @ Fair Haven Inn Restaurant, Castleton. Topic: ideas from contem- Welcome to Ann Hansen! porary physics with Richard Wolfson, Middlebury The Cuttingsville Post Office has a new employee-- College. (No Fee) Ann Hansen. Ann worked for many years in infor- mation technology (IT) systems with an insurance Friday, Nov 7, 14, & 21 @ 1:30pm: Osher Lecture company in Connecticut before coming to Vermont Series @ Godnick Center in Rutland (Fee) to be a full time ski instructor at Okemo for five years. Most recently she worked at the Post Office in Mt. Holly where she lives. Ann says “it’s been great” in her new job but that Shrewsbury residents “receive more catalogues than she ever thought possible!” 2015 Shrewsbury Phone Book Personal listings: Information forms for personal list- ing in the 2015 Shrewsbury Phone Book are availa- ble at the Library, Pierce’s Store, and online at: www.shrewsburylibrary.org Advertising: Forms (including pricing) are available at the Library or at www.shrewsburylibrary.org Kudos to Julanne Sharrow Completed forms: This time last year the Meeting House was in bad 1. Drop off at the Library (ok to put in drop box) need of love and care. Then all the renovations be- 2. Drop off at Pierce’s Store gan with a new roof and a fresh coat of paint inside 3. Mailed to Shrewsbury Library Phone Book and out. New carpeting was installed upstairs, and Committee, P. O. Box 396, Cuttingsville, VT new doors and paneling were added downstairs. 05738 4. If names of children will not be included, you can After the new chairs and tables were delivered, email the information requested to: Julanne Sharrow went to work. She has spent hours [email protected] cleaning out closets, coordinating the sale of the old chairs and tables, and just generally arranging things When the Phone Book has been completed there will be for better use of the facility. She’s added flowers out- a two-week period for people to verify their information doors to greet visitors and created lots of seasonal before it goes to the printer. More on that in the February issue of the Times! arrangements indoors. Deadline to submit personal information forms: All the renovation efforts were a wonderful lift for the November 15, 2014 Meeting House, and Julanne has added the finishing touches. Thanks, Julanne! Times of Shrewsbury November 2014 10 ! 12 which is nice. We even felt, with the store's fifth anni- LIFE versary this past summer in the backyard, it was as if we were throwing a party for everyone without really AT throwing the party. The tent arrived via the volunteer PIERCE’S! fire department, the tables arrived via a board mem- ber, and burgers, salads and desserts all arrived on How about them Apples? the day of the event. It was just plain fun. This month I have been thinking about what I would write for November. I thought about writing about an- When we arrived last year, John, the painter, was imals and wildlife, because this is the time of year we making final interior touches to our new home. This all think of them, or about how our neighbors have summer, I got to know him well as he painted the extended way beyond the borders of Pierce's House outside of the house and store. John and I would try and Store. But I thought it would be best to write to get his dog, Harley, and our cats to play with each about how this past year has changed in so many other. It was always entertaining to watch the three ways since Tim and I moved into the house. interact. Let's just say, the cats just tolerated sweet Harley, and also Grettle, our older cat, rules the Last night as we sat at Marjorie's old kitchen table, roost! we reminisced about the first night we moved here. At that point, we were homeless, as other tenants But John would also report to me how our yard was had moved into our old apartment in Rutland. We a wildlife sanctuary or full of interesting happenings. drove up the Cold River Road that night, I with my And I swear, it always happened when I wasn't car and trailer fully loaded with the two cats peering home. I'd arrive home and John would say, “Stacy, out the car windows. Yes! They are car savvy! And you would not believe what you missed today!” My Tim followed in his car, also loaded. It was late at biggest disappointment was the owl who swooped night, the last night of September. We brought the down next to John while he peacefully painted the cats into the house, all of us excited with our new side of the house. The owl was working on catching adventure. his lunch. John showed me the tiny feathers, stuck to the wall of the house, as proof of the attack. Another That first night we slept upstairs in Gordon's old bed. time, a woman stopped at the store. She was riding It was a powerful feeling to think we were sleeping in one horse and using another as her pack horse as a room, let alone a house, so rich in Shrewsbury his- she passed through. Her home is in Montana and tory. The next morning, we wandered over to the she is traveling via horseback across country to store where the first item Tim bought was Karen Lo- Maine and back home. 8,000 miles! She signed the rentz's book, “The Good Vermonters: The Pierces of guest book at the store. One can go to North Shrewsbury.” We jovially fought over who Endeofthetrail.com to follow her journey. It's impres- would read it first. A year later, the book is similar to sive. Tim sent me a photo of our cat, Gracie, stalking the old family bible. The pages are worn, the cover is a deer eating apples under the apple tree. But also curled back with many pages folded over marking with those apples, we have helped press cider and something important to be reminded of. Even as I make applesauce, two pies and a coffeecake. As I write this, I hold the book, looking at page 155 that write, those are the moments fresh in my memory of has a picture of Gordon's room. It still looks the same this past year. today! The furniture is still there! Last month, the sale of my house in southern Ver- At the store that day, we met Sally and Donna, who mont fell through at the last minute unexpectedly. As have become a big part of our lives here at Pierce's. a result, I needed to clear my head. So, I took four Often, we go over to say “hi” now and check in. If I days off and decided to go for a long walk. I threw can't find Tim or Tim can't find me, or we can't find my backpack on and started my hike at the bridge the kitties, we'll pop our head in over there. “Have crossing the Connecticut River, following the Appa- you seen so and so?” one of us will ask. The com- lachian Trail south, where suddenly I realized, I was puter system at the store also arrived about the walking home. I have taken delight in what this same time as us and with both the newness has set- means to me. In one year, Tim and I have become a tled. part of the fabric of the community. Not only have we planted the garden, but we have put down roots. We The activity starts early here with the arrival of Rob have found home and this has changed our lives. and the delivery trucks until well into the evening. But we have lots of privacy in our very public location, Thoughtfully Yours- Stacy McKiernan Times of Shrewsbury November 2014 11 12 The Shrewsbury Community Church neurosurgeon, whose near-death experience pro- foundly changed his view of God, the soul, and the afterlife." If you would like to borrow the book please call Rita @ 775-2578 or email [email protected] It was interesting to watch the Hungry Heart Docu- mentary chronicling the lives of Vermonters addict- Compiled by Sue Ransom-Kelley ed to opiates and the doctor, who helped them lead lives of sobriety. Special Thanks to Judy Daley for leading our discussion. Free Community Italian Feast! All are Invited! Music and Fun! Saturday Nov 8 @ 5pm Shrews- bury Meeting House. Our Super Menu will include Community Church Calendar our famous Spaghetti and Meat Balls, Lasagna- both with meat and vegetarian, Chicken Parmesan, Sal- Nov 2 @ 1030am Worship Service and Holy Com- ad, Italian Bread and Scrumptious Desserts made by munion, Rev. Bob Boutwell. Bring a non-perishable several talented townsfolk! food item. Annual Meeting & Pot Luck at 12noon Don’t miss this Special Fun Evening! Come and Nov 2 @700pm-800pm “Living & Learning through sing Folk and Spiritual Music with your Neighbors! Our Losses-Hindsight can Be 20/20” Rev. Cindy There will be a presentation on Habitat for Humanity Yee Hospice Chaplin & Spiritual Advisor Rutland by Rev Chris Heintz. All are invited to join in reflec- Area Visiting Nurses. tive conversation regarding Putting God’s Love into Action and How to Manifest God’s Love through our Nov 8 @ 5pm Community Supper actions. It’s the Theology of the Hammer! Sunday Nov 9 @ 6pm Shrewsbury Center Church Nov 9 @600pm Vespers Service Habitat for Hu- manity Rev Chris Heintz. Special Presentation and Discussion Nov 2 7pm- 8pm Shrewsbury Center Church: "Living and Nov 16 @1030am Worship Service Donna Smith. Learning Through Our Losses - Hindsight Can Be 20/20" As we journey through our lives, we face Nov 19 @ 12 noon. Prayer Shawl Meeting at the many losses. How we move through our losses home of Elaine Ransom 492-3738. Bring a bag affects our relationships with others and with lunch and enjoy the fellowship and the mission. All ourselves. It also affects our feelings of worth and are welcome! our awareness of the meaning of our lives. How we Nov 23 @ 1030am Worship Service and Healing live through our losses earlier in our lives can have a Prayers Rev Bob Boutwell. significant impact on how we face death, either our own or of people we love. We will consider the Nov 30 @ 1030am Worship Service Rev Cindy principles and goals of palliative care and hospice in Yee. our discussion. Rev Cindy Yee, Hospice Chaplain and Spiritual Advisor for Rutland-Area Visiting Nurse and Hospice Community Needs Wedding, Funeral or Memorial Service Requests: What have we been doing you ask? Well!we en- Contact Rita Lane 775-2578 or Sue Kelley 492- joyed a lovely service and dedication of vases led by 3738, 779-5241. Rita Lane in memory of Sally and Dick Adams on Community Helping Hand Requests: Contact Rita Sept 14. A special reading was done by Hilary Ad- Lane 775-2578 or Donna Smith 492-3367. ams-Paul. A special thank you to our fantastic musi- cians: Marcos Levy, Daphne Hemmer, Roxanne Pastoral Care, Home, Hospital Visitation, Outreach Ramah and Kristi Bragg, who helped make this ser- Requests: Contact Rita Lane 775-2578, Roxanne vice very special. What fun to remember two very Ramah 492-3675 or Ruth Kinne 775-5318. special people, who gave selflessly of themselves to the church and the community! Free Community Food Shelf We enjoyed a at the Library in the front entry way. All are Wel- thought provoking Book Discussion on "Proof of Heaven" The true story of Dr. Eben Alexander, a come to Come in and Help Yourself any time the Library is Open. 12 Times of Shrewsbury November 2014 Shrewsbury Community Sharing Project The Community Sharing Project is a local volunteer organization, under the Shrewsbury Community Church, which helps families, elderly and people with disabilities in need. Requests may be made for groceries and child and/or adult clothing needs. The ability to help members of our community is totally dependent on the amount of donations received and help from local volunteers. Please fill out the application. 5. Please specify for each item requested, the size. (exp. Size 8 child/size 8 adult) 6. Please sign the form 7. Please return form by November 7, 2014. 8. Mail to: Shrewsbury Community Church PO Box 366 Cuttingsville, VT 05738 9. Distribution Day will be December 20, 10am–12pm By filling out the application thoroughly, we are able to meet your needs more efficiently. If you are interested in helping on this community project with time, money or goods, please contact Sue Ransom-Kelley at 802-492-3738. Thank you for your consideration. ------SHREWSBURY COMMUNITY SHARING PROJECT 2014 APPLICATION Pickup will be at the Shrewsbury Community Church on December 20, 10am-12pm Name______ Mailing Address______ Home Phone______Email______1. Children’s Clothing Need Yes___ No___ 2. Grocery Gift Card Yes___ No___ Name age/size Boots Shirt Pants Sweater Underwear socks hat gloves coat ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ Please sign: The information on this application is correct to the best of my knowledge: Signature______Mail requests by November 7th, 2014. If we do not hear from you by then we will assume you will not be par- ticipating. Do not forget to sign request. Shrewsbury Community Church PO Box 366 Cuttingsville, VT 05738 Available at Pierce’s Store Town Clerk’s Office Calendars are $15 each By mail add $2 for postage Send to: Shrewsbury Historical Society 5419 Route 103 Cuttingsville, VT 05738 Times of Shrewsbury November 2014 13 12 MILL RIVER UNION HIGH SCHOOL NEWS “We can only be said to be alive in those moments Stage 40’s Fall Show: This year’s fall show is the when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” musical Evita, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Thornton Wilder lyrics by Tim Rice. This production concentrates on the life of Argentine political leader Eva Peron, the se- The National Merit Scholarship Program: Con- cond wife of Argentine president Juan Peron, and fol- gratulations to Caroline Lapp who has been rec- lows her early life, rise to power, charity work, and ognized as a commended student and Anna Sofia eventual death. The Stage 40 production features mu- Botti and Serena Clapp-Clark who are National sical direction by Melissa Chestnut-Tangerman and semifinalists. These students exemplify Mill River choreography by Ilene Blackman. It is directed by Pe- Union High School’s commitment to academic ex- ter Bruno. Performances are on November 21 and 22 cellence, and the board, administration, faculty, @ 7:30 pm. Tickets are $12 adults and $10 sen- staff, and their peers are proud of their achieve- iors/children. ments. Music Department News: District Auditions will be 34th Annual Outstanding Teacher Day at UVM: held on November 5th for the senior high and Novem- The University of Vermont’s College of Education ber 12th for the middle school. Also, please mark your & Social Services and Vermont Supervisory Un- calendars now for the Winter Instrumental Concert on ions & School Districts co-sponsor an event each December 3rd and the Winter Vocal Concert to be held year to honor outstanding teachers in the state of on December 10th. There will be more information on Vermont. All teachers recognized exemplify one these events in the December issue of The Times of or more of the five standards for Vermont educa- Shrewsbury. tors!learning, professional knowledge, advocacy, colleagueship and accountability. Over 45 Ver- The School Community Council: The SCC is a col- mont school districts participate each year to hon- laborative of parents, teachers, students, administra- or 90-100 teachers at a ceremony held at the Ira tors, board members, and community members with Allen Chapel on the UVM campus. Principal Andy the common goal of supporting and enriching the 7-12 Pomeroy is proud to announce that Andrew Reid school experience for all those involved. New mem- is this year’s recipient from MRUHS. “Mr. Reid is bers are always welcome. The next meeting is on the epitome of excellence in teaching. Andrew Thursday, November 20th from 6-7 p.m. For more in- demonstrates a strong commitment to fulfilling our formation, contact Katherine Fogg or Andy Pomeroy. mission of being part of a community that maxim- izes each student’s learning. Andrew personalizes As always, the MRUHS board members are grateful to learning for diverse learners teaching both our the community for its support of the school. Science Foundations class as well as AP Biology. Adrienne Raymond 492-3578 Andrew’s focus upon technology to improve com- Sally-Anne Snarski 492-3505 munication with and learning outcomes for his stu- dents has been exemplary. Andrew is also a member of our leadership team and recognizes Nursing Nook the important role that teachers play in school Nursing Nook offers an opportunity to get your leadership. In short, Andrew Reid is one of the breastfeeding questions answered! And it’s free. finest teachers it has been my pleasure to know.” What: Get information on nursing, pumping, return- MRUHS Chapter of the National Honor Society: ing to work, nursing older babies, and breastfeeding Students in Mill River’s NHS Chapter are holding a aids. quilt raffle. All proceeds from this event benefit the Holiday Food Basket program, which sends a Staffed by: a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor from week’s worth of grocery staples plus all the fixings WIC program at for a turkey dinner to as many as 100 families in the Vermont Department of Health the Mill River District and beyond. The quilt was made by NHS advisor, Maureen Sullivan, and is a Where: Mt Holly Library “throw” or lap quilt made from batik fabrics. Tick- ets are $2 each or 3 for $5. There are still some When: every Tuesday during the playgroup put on by Homecoming T-shirts for sale at half price ($5 in- the Rutland County Parent Child Center stead of $10) in sizes L, XL, 2XL and 3XL only. 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It has been a gorgeous fall and students at the Mountain School have settled into their school routine. The Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Department visited the school on October 22 to teach the students about fire safety. This year they are Shrewsbury Mountain School bringing the Fire Safety House mobile classroom, which Board of Directors is equipped with a kitchen, bedroom and living room that feature the dangers children should look for. Thank you SVFD for volunteering your time and teaching our students and their families about fire safety! The roof mounted solar panel project has been finalized. A 25 kW system with 90 panels will be installed during the April 2015 school break. This system is expected to produce approximately 30,440 kW of electrici- ty annually, meeting about 50-60% of our current electricity needs. Not only does this system provide the school an annual savings of slightly over $6,000 per year (conservatively $160,000 over the 25 year warrant- ed period) our students have the hands-on benefit of learning about renewable energy systems, an invalua- ble lesson. The system will have an online meteorological monitoring system that the students can use to check the daily efficiency of each individual panel based on shading, snowfall and/or position of the sun in the sky. The Vermont Department of Public Service Clean Energy Development Fund, a grant that the Board applied for this past spring, funds 40% of the cost of this project. We are so excited that vision is becoming a reality. Our sincere thanks go to Shrewsbury’s Davis Terrell for helping to design a system for the grant ap- plication! The Shrewsbury Mountain School Board There was a recent sighting of the trail gnome who wanders the Northam ski trails when no one is looking. Few have seen him but many have enjoyed his handiwork. Thank You Northam trail gnome! Submitted by Tim Vile SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES MCGOWN LANDSCAPING Design, Build, and Property Services Shrewsbury, VT 802-558-6832 [email protected] New Landscape Construction, Lawn Care, Seasonal Cleanups, Drainage Solutions, Light Excavation Times of Shrewsbury November 2014 16 12 Tropical Storm Irene Bridge and Culvert Update http://www.vtstrong.vermont.gov/Portals/0/Document s/2013 -IRO-final-report.pdf Wild-Eastham Road - Since my last report, 2 more cul- life verts have been replaced as most of you already This report tells the whole story of the storm, the im- Poseknow. A new concrete box culvert just below Pierce’s pact and the recovery, with lots of photos. for Store on the Eastham Road has been installed and a BUT!what amazed me was the fact that our little Por-similar structure on the same road at the Biddle town of Shrewsbury was the 6th hardest hit in the traitsFarm has been constructed, both replacing under- State as far a the cost of restoration !!! Perhaps even Crittersized metal culverts that were completely washed 5th because we are not complete with the work and cam-out by the storm. Markowski Excavating of Florence the cost published in the report ($3.3 million) is prob- eraswas the contractor for these two projects and they ably low. We had more damage than Rochester, are are completing most of remaining work this week. Killington, Cavendish and Grafton. But, since nobody cap-The last of the site restoration will be done in the knows where Shrewsbury is, the news hardly gets turingspring.Last of the Yellows out. all Well the earth is pretty much a grey at this point sortsGovernorwith the remnants Clement of - aNext spectacular year will fallbring col theor season remain- So, the end is in site. And the patient folks on the of ingnow Irene only bridge provided restoration by the bright work. Amazing,yellow leaves 3 years of Upper Cold River Road may final get out next year. wildsincelifequacking the storm.aspens The scattered Feds willaround begin our the Shrewsbury new bridge And the some folks may soon get to drive to their in overroadsides Sargent and Brook hillsides. in the Appalachian Trail corridor camps instead of wading the river. Amazing what 7+ (Gilman Road out to the State Forest) on July 7. This inches of rain can do in a little hill town. isThese the earliest leaves workwill join can all be their done friends in the on stream.the ground This Shrewsbury Phone Book Information form Hope this helps folks know what’s going on. willand be the a major aspen structure, trees will 80 remain ft long, asand ev paididence for e ofn- Friends of the Shrewsbury Library are publishing a new 2015 Shrewsbury Phone Book. In order to be listed correctly, please return this signed form by one of the following: Mark Youngstrom • Deliver: Shrewsbury Library tirelytimes by past the when Federal the y government were much becausemore abundant, it is on • Mail: Shrewsbury Library, P.O. Box 396, Cuttingsville, VT 05738 • Email information:* [email protected] Federal land. Following completion of that bridge ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ much healthier, and not trying to compete with the (Please Print) Last Name First Name Spouse’s First Name workmuch can more begin shade on tolerantthe second northern bridge hardwoods beyond thethat 3 ______, ______; ______{Couples with different last names will be listed separately and will need to fill out a form for each person} camps.are replacing That structure them. is being designed by our firm Primary Contact Phone Number:______ and will be placed out for bids so that work is com- Optional: email address (only one please)______Shrewsbury. Jason Wisell’s pleteDriving by nextaround fall looking(if all goes at the according green roadside to plan). trees Optional: Children’s names:*______camera ______I authorize the Shrewsbury Library to include in the 2015 Shrewsbury Phone this summer one quickly noticed that these aspen Book the information I have provided. Upper Cold River Road / Brown Covered Bridge – ______I do not wish to be included in the book. are large in size but upon closer examination, well-positioned camera Signature: Printed Name: At last FEMA has agreed to fund restoration of the many have trunk wounds that will contribute to their ______*Signature of parent/guardian is required if children’s names are to be listed, and the signed form must be landslide above the Brown Bridge. If you have not Building delivered or mailed to the Library. demise as well as branches that occasionally fell photosJason Wisell’s critter Deadline to submit Telephone Information Form: November 15, 2014 seen this, it is amazing what flowing water can do. 802-492-2195 off with green leaves still attached. A large aspen Maintenance cameraThe Town captured has retained portraits a specialty geotechnical en- [email protected] of Shrewsburyis an old aspen wildlife. as trees So grow (70-80 years) and as Services gineeringtrees age firm they to become assist our susceptible firm with tothe several plans todis- fill bewarethis all landslide you cri tters area when and restore the roadway. The you’reeases roaming that weaken around them in and that is what is hap- Versatile work will involve moving the river back where it was, Home & Business Residential & the wilds!pening here. So each year as the leaves change Services LLC awaythe last from of the late now bright vertical yellows slope, will building be more a buttress scat- Commercial nonymouswall of (who huge doesn’t blasted want rock, the andcritters then to know filling where the land- tered. his camera is! Cleaning Services slide are with very large blasted rock to counteract furtherThe trees slope are failure. up and Then the leavesthe roadway are down; will be all rebuiltover fromour lawns, the Cold wood Riverpiles, Road yard to the furniture, bridge and with driv signife-i- Professionally cant drainage control. This is not a small project. It ways. They also cover the forest floor and those Insured willtons be of bid leaves in the will spring serve and as costs a “space over blanket”$500,000 this are expected.winter insul It atingis very the fortunate ground the underneath Shrewsbury and fought also, BRIAN forthrough the funding decomposition and will help receiving create 95%new grantsoil. This reim- buris usefulsement. informatio n when asking your teen-ager to Brown“rake the Bridge leaves Restoration and cover – the While garden not awith project them” we arethis designing fall. or coordinating, the Town has received grant funding to make improvements to the bridge structureIt’s ironic itself.that it Ittakes will bea hundred important years that or this so workto cr e- be completedate an inch at of the soil same through time largely as the leaf lan decomposdslide worki- tion; that it takes less than a century to complete (access is available from the Wilmouth Hill side) so the life cycle of an aspen tree; and that it takes a Versatile Home & Business Services LLC that the bridge is not out of commission into 2015. 11 century or so as well to grow a forest of sizeable Cuttingsville, VT Checktrees. outRecycling the great at itsreport best. published free by the Ire- Brian Ferguson - Owner ne Recovery Office atGary the Salmon Town , OfficeTree Warden and at Times of Shrewsbury November 2014 6176 Emblems we will all become familiar with! 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Fantastic! 0-;3"+%$+#<&=+#>-;3&(?9('& Vermont Ostomy Group will hold meetings at the 55567#(67*0*#68*647 !!!! Compelling, page-turner Rutland Area Visiting Nurse and Hospice meeting !!! Enjoyable rooms at 7 Albert Cree Drive in Rutland and are free !! Just O.K. MARDI GRAS 2013 and open to the public. ! Not recommended November 18, 2014 5:30pm - 7:00pm Saturday, April 27, 2013 February 7, 2015 10:00am - 11:30am Swimming to Antarctica: 7pm to ?? March 10, 2015 5:30pm – 7:00pm TaGoneles of Girla Long by Gillian-Distance Flynn Swimmer at Town Hall Light beverages and snacks will be provided. by!! Lynne! Cox For more info contact Kate Lawrence 802 770-1682. I couldn’t put this one down.!!!!! It is one of the most en- Music by joyableGreat story psychological (true) of Lynne’s thrillers intensity, I have read endurance, in a long pers e- The Shrewsbury Community Blues Band time. It was extremely scary, but I just kept turning verance and humility as she takes on long-distance RAVNAH Community Health Clinics theswimming pages fasterin the andmost faster. unlikely There places are— lotsthe Bering of twists Strait, Helpers Needed! andthe turnsStraits and of a Magellan, deliciously and complex yes— ultimatelplot. They, enAntarctica.ding • CALLERS to ask local folks to bring RAVNAH Foot Care Clinics isFueled not en bytirely the believable, words of abut teammate’s if you go motheralong for that the she’d food items for attendees to eat The cost of the foot clinic is $10. For more infor- ride,someday you’ll have swim a thelot of English fun. Gone Channel, Girl was she named does as that — • DECORATORS to decorate Town mation please call 775-0568. onesetting of the a world Top 10 record Books at of age the 15 Year—and by way The more. New Sci- Hall in festive MARDI GRAS style Yorkence, Times geography. I can’t and wait human to see naturethe mo rolledvie! into one. COLLECTORS of admission money Wed, 11/05, Wallingford, Wallingford House,10:30am • ReviewedReviewed by Marilyn by Martha Dalick Sirjane • KITCHEN / CLEANER UPPERS to Thurs, 11/06, Rutland, Parker House, 10:00 am Wed, 11/12, Rutland, Templewood Court, 10am serve food and drinks and help clean Wed, 11/19, Rutland, Sheldon Towers, 9:00 am Where Did I Leave My Glasses? The Where, When, up after Wed, 11/19/2014, Rutland, Linden Terrace, 11:00 am My Lifeand in MiddlemarchWhy of Normal by MemoryRebecca Loss Mead • FACE PAINTER for the kids young !!! Thurs, 11/20, Rutland, Maple Village, 10:00 am by Martha Weinman Lear and old! Thurs, 11/20, N.Clarendon, Community Center, 12:30 pm Middlemarch fans, Mead has !!! gently dissected both • FORTUNE TELLER in your own little Wed, 11/26, Rutland, Godnick Center, 12:30pm theThis book is a and good the book! pertinent details of Eliotʼs life. Fas- grotto cinating. Reviewed by Barbara Griffith SOLICITORS request and/or pick up Cholesterol Screenings Anonymous Reviewer • donations from grocery stores, etc. Cholesterol screenings are offered for $30 every Murder in the Marais MASK SELLER masks will be on month: Clinics held at the Rutland Office are the 1st Murder in Belleville • hand for sale Wednesday - call 775-0568 for an appointment. The Blue HoleMurder by inDan the Gilman Rue du and Paradis Jean Shott by Cara Black!!!!! (mysteries set in Paris) RAVNAH Flu Clinics Dan Gilman is a fifth generation!!!!! Vermonter living in Please call Fran Patten, 492-3706 or VOICE YOUR CHOICE: Vaccine options available! Rutland.I LOVE This these! is his I read memoir one onof a a driving plane acc to California,ident that and Roxanne Ramah, 492-3675 to volun- Most major insurance accepted – please bring your leftone him coming quadriplegic back—and and couldn’ subsequentt stop reading. sexual abuse teer. Thank you! card. by a priest. This is a very well Reviewed written book. by Joan Joan Aleshire Shott is the previously published author of two nov- • Friday, 11/07, Rutland, RAVNAH Office, 7 Albert els, with anotherThe one Beautiful coming soon.Mysteries Danʼ s ordeal is Cree Drive, 9:00am – noon. described with sensitivity.by Louise The storyPenny is personal, sus- !! • Friday, 11/14, Rutland, RAVNAH Office, 7 Albert penseful, and, at times, graphic in description of sex- Spellbinding setting—a monastery deep in the forests of Cree Drive, 9:00 am – noon. ual abuse. This is an important story for people to be northern Quebec—an intriguing premise—a monk has • Friday, 11/21, Rutland, RAVNAH Office, 7 Albert aware of. Cree Drive, 9:00 am – noon been murdered in the monastery garden—that calls on the skills of the kindly, calmReviewed (but haunted) by Nancy Chief Ellery Inspe c- tor Armand Gamache. The plot is intricate without being FREE compelling, though—and it gets hard to tell one monk TIMES OF SHREWSBURY Come and pick it up! from another! The Chief Inspector is good company, if Is online at the town website at A light green LL Bean love seat. this mystery, with its DaVinci Code echoes, seems unin- In fair condition. Interested? www.shrewsburyvt.orgspired. Reviewed by Joan Aleshire Call Joyce at 492-3542 Times of Shrewsbury November 2014 18 Book Reviews Compiled by Marilyn Dalick 19 !"#$%&' ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ' ! Snowmobile Safety Course Shrewsbury Sno-Birds will hold g a Snowmobile Safety Course on !!! Sunday,, December 7 from 8am ! to 2pm at a location to be an- nounced later. Lunch will be provided. For more information call Dave Blecich at 492-3782 For Sale ! Volvo 240. Old but solid. Great for teenager. $900 Call 492-3549 Donation Time The cost of printing and mailing the Times of Got your shovel Shrewsbury is made possible through advertising ready?! and your donations. Donors are recognized for the remainder of the Dispose of Leftover Paint! calendar year in which their donation is received. Unwanted old paint is being collected at several However, if we receive your donation before the Rutland locations as part of the PaintCare Pro- end of this year, we will list your name on the do- gram to recycle paint. It’s easy, it’s free, and it’s nor page for the remainder of 2014 and all of great to get rid of unwanted leftover paint! Check 2015! All donations are appreciated no matter out the website for details and locations at : when they are received! paintcare.org Paid PoliticalAdvertisement • Paid PoliticalAdvertisement • Paid PoliticalAdvertisement CONGRESSMAN PETER WELCH ENDORSES WILLIAM TRACY CARRIS FOR THE RUTLAND SENATE “WilliamTracy Carris and his family have a long history of service in Rutland County. He will fight to bring good jobs to Rutland and work with the community on a solution to the scourge of drug addiction. Tracy cares deeply about the Rutland region and will make a fine state senator.” - Congressman Peter Welch PAID FOR BY CARRIS FOR VERMONT STATE SENATE. Visit us at www.carrisforsenate.com or email [email protected] Times of Shrewsbury November 2014 19 Third Graders Receive Dictionaries The Wallingford Rotary Club provides personal dictionaries to local third graders each year. Members Randell Bar- clay and Barry Griffith presented the books at the Mountain School recently. Teacher Molly Clark says “the stu- dents are loving their dictionaries.” Pictured back row from left: No- ah, Luke, Maeve, Riley, Micah, Nick, and Den- nis. Front row from left: Allison, Sadie, Sheyla, Miguel, and Claire. Maple Grove Cemetery East Wallingford, Vermont A Lovely Historic Cemetery Landscaped With The Charm Of Old Majestic Maple Trees Established More Than 200 Years Ago Residents and Neighbors are Welcome To Come and Wander The Grounds Many Lots Available 1 Person $450 2 Person $900 Ask about Cremation Lots For More Information Call 802-259-2810 Times of Shrewsbury November 2014 20 12 12 system and populated it with our inventory. It would therenot have are particularhappened items as easily you’d without like tohim. see in the NEWS FROM store. Pierce’s Store will be open on A Recipe SooFoo – Remember last month I men- PIERCE’S STORE Gifts andThanksgiving Gift Certificates D Here’say from a gift 8suggestion: until tioned this item as a really tasty protein/rice alterna- Monday-Saturday 7am-7pm purchasetive? I found2 a for bulk your a greatquan lasttity way ofminute to your use familyit.needs. I had member’s some late favorite [fill in the blank!]—members can purchase Sunday 8am-5pm zucchinis in the garden—they were a little larger than forI like just to 20% have overas plain the vegetable, wholesale so price I thought and I non’d stuff- During this time of giving thanks and reflection on the members* Soups, getPizzas the and benefit Friday of meals the lower from price Rob’s of kitchen pur- Thanksgiving Specials them for a supper one evening. I cooked up a half chasingchange infrom quantity. week to Remember, week. The anticipated too, that you schedule can pastW year,hat’s on Going behalf onof the at Rob BoardPierce’s has of the developed? Shrewsbury a pr e- cup of dry SooFoo with some chicken bouillon and purchasefor November a gift is:certificate to Pierce’s Store as a gift CoopOctober at Pierce’s has been Store, a busy I liminary wouldmonth! like Thanks menu to thank to of all special the olive oil. Then I mixed in some chopped up veggies Shrewsbury community for being supportive of our for someone special. Just ask the person at the reg- who have helped it be a ordergood one treats for forus. the holiday. from the crisper—peppers, a bit of onion, some adventure. Nearing the end of the year, it appears ister.Soupschopped greens and a few sad tomatoes. I Dates placed They include: that our revenues have continued to grow— Blackthe mixture bean w/ into corn the & veggies seeded zucchini halves, 11/22 sprin- Several times during thePumpkin month I’ve and had Pecan people Pies Music on Thursdays Do you know that most Thurs- accompanied by increased costs of goods, of Clamkled onChowder some bread crumbs and grated 11/2, 11/14,cheese 11/28 and ask for items and be surprisedCranberry that Saucethey could find day mornings a group of Shrewsberries bring their course—and that we’ll end the year in decent shape. Creambaked of them potato for leek a half with hour celery or & so. carrots For the 11/9, finishing 11/21 it at Pierce’s. Among theDinner items: Rolls banjos, guitars, fiddles or whatever to the store and What a wonderful community we live in! Thank you Creoletouch, lentilI turned with on Andouille the broiler and sokale the top crisped 11/29 up. • Shredded coconutHoliday Bread (with nuts, jam? They take over the café area and have a grand all. FrenchYum! A vegetable very good with supper cannellini indeed. And best, 11/7, a 11/26meal raisins,• cranberriesSweetened &condensed apricots) milk time. Please stop in and listen or join in anytime be- Lentilin itself. with coconut milk & vegetable 11/8, 11/19 • Josh Wines (Chardonnay and Cabernet tween about 8:30 and 10. PointThe ofstore Sale will System be open The for efforts a few that hours Randell Thanksgi Bar- v- M ushroom leek & barley 11/5, 11/15 clay put inSauvignon) during the past several months to imple- You can find SooFoo in our “Bargain Bin” because ing morning—probably until 1:00, but check at Finally,Southw weestern are butternut always lookingsquash for more people11/23 to ment our• 9 new-volt computerizedbatteries (and AA, inventory AAA, C system & D) are the bags we have are out of date. But I can tell you the store as we get closer to the day to be sure. volunteerSplit pea in the store. If you have any 11/1, interest, 11/12 beginning• Cotton to pay work off. Amonggloves other things, this new that the bag I have – out of date – is perfectly fine. I pleaseYucatan contact chicken Sally at 492-3326 or stop into 11/16 the way of• operatingMason jars will (we allow didn’t us to have see the how Tuppe particularr- hope you’ll try SooFoo! In October, I ran a special on wine and in No- store.Winter With vegetable the new with Point butternut of Sale squash system, & other I hope 11/30 items haveware sold th at over was a asked period for, of but time. the Thismason could vember I plan to do the same with beer. In this more folks will be interested in joining the Pierce’s lead to changesjars worked in what for andthe customer)how many we stock or Finally, we are always looking for more people to case, I’ll break open a selection of 6-packs and let team! Happy Holidays** Fri to day all andMeals have a Safe and make. • Vaseline petroleum jelly volunteer in the store. If you have any interest, you build your own from a variety of beers. Not all Happy New Year!11/7, See 11/21 you at Mac the Store.& Cheese vendors• Murphy allow this Oil yet,Soap but apparently it’s becoming please contact Sally at 492-3326 or stop into the Many volunteers have already attained mastery of 11/14, 11/28Sally Lasagna Deinzer, Manager more• common.Heath Bars I need to research a little more to be store. With the new Point of Sale system, I hope the ins and outs of making sales and several are certainSome recentwhich beersitems willyou be might acceptable want to totry sell this way more folks will be interested in joining the Pierce’s learning other features such as checking in deliveries Dateteam! & Pizza Variety and • howCabot they Shaker can be Cheddar priced, but I’ll let you know electronically. As manager, I will appreciate the re- 11/5 Butternut Squash, CaramelizedSally Dein Onions,zer, Manager when it’sLeonardo’s ready! Maple Gelato & Sam’s Choco- duction• in the amount of time I spend “counting” GorgonzolaPierce’s & Mozzarella Store late Chip mini-cups things:A big it change will allow is coming more time to the to workstore onin November inventory . 11/12 Marinara with Sweet Peppers, Onions & • Dragon Ricotta Cheese Friday Night Dinners changesThe check and- outadjustments process isto going our pricing. to be much smoother Mozzarella • Pierre’s French Butter Cookies w/ Sea as we’ll have a “Point of Sale” system in place. This 11/19December Marinara 13 - GuestwithPierce’s Mushrooms Chef Weezie Store & Mozzarella Duda will Some customersSalt & Caramel have experienced longer waits at will mean your purchases will be scanned and the 11/26make RoastPutanesca PorkFriday with NightKalamataTomatoes, Dinners Olives, Fennel Capers, & On- An- the register• Danica than 13” in thecandles past (from because Maine) we’ve been price will show on a display without the volunteer ions, chovies, Rob's Roll, Tomatoes Mini Cheesecake, Herbs and with Mozzarella Raspbe r- struggling Mary’s with theGone touch Crackersscreen Original monitor, (gluten scanner having• to enter the price and category of the item. ry NovemberSauce. 8: d Chef Carol Calotta will prepare wand, wireless trackpad, and items that are unknown It’s all programmedfree) into the computer. Beef Bourguignon served over egg noodles. It to the system. We appreciate the willingness all of • Cabot Spreadable Horseradish Cheddar Januarywill have 10 carrots, - Guest mushroomsChef Hilary Adamsand baby (call onions the in youOf have course,• shownExtension there as we willcords come be a up learning to speed. curve and we’ll store for the menu!)Pierce’s Store the stew and be served with a green salad. find • thatColumbus there are Black items Pepper on the Salame shelves that were I am sure I speak for the full board when I say that January 24 -Friday Guest Chef Night Connie Dinners Youngstrom missed when the database was being populated. But November 22: Chef Nancy Ellery will prepare a on New Year’s Day we’ll all enjoy resting or playing will make Mini Meatloaves with Maplecrest beef, we’ll get past those in the first month, I hope. NovemberSeafood 14Lasagna - Guest with Chef a green Nancy salad. Ellery will be mak- with family rather than spending a good part of the baked sweet dumpling winter squash, scalloped dayThisWatch at thenew for store systemthe order counting will forms make and for inventoryrecordingThanksgiving managementevery specials item ing Seafood Newburg (with Shrimps & Scallops) on potatoesMeals and will something be available green on on Fridaysthe side 5:00 to onmuch fromthe shelves. simpler the store. and Rob will give plans the to manager make Pumpkin more time and to (whateWhite Ricever she with can a Green find that's Salad. local —spinach, 7:00pm…and on Saturday until they run out. It’s spendPecan on Pies, improving Baked the Chocolate selections Pudding, on the shelves, Dinner kale, Brussels sprouts perhaps.) Holiday Specials best to call ahead and reserve your order! refiningRolls, Cranberrypricing, promoting Sauce items and Cranberry through sales, Walnut and Meals will be available on Fridays 5:00 to As in past years, Rob will prepare a number of items manyBread. other as yet unimagined benefits. In addition, Meals7:00pm ! willand be on available Saturday492 -3326 on until Fridays they run 5:00 out. to It’s froman d the just bakery/kitchen as importantly, for it specialwill simplify order. the Watch job of atour 7:00pm…andbest to call ahead on Saturday and reserve until your they order! run out. It’s the store or on our FaceBook page for what will be best to call ahead and reserve your order! volunteers.If you’re not on our mailing list (email) but would on the menu. if you are interested in making a meal, please like to receive a daily or weekly notice of what’s on contact either Heather492-3326 Shay at 492-2284 or 492-3326 Athe big menu THANK or what YOU! special to Randellorder items Barclay are available, who re- Sally Deinzer at the store, In searched addition, alternatives we’ll be stocking and made or offeringthe recommend special a- if you are interested in making a meal, please con- treats:pleas a e few stop varieties by and leave of festive your winesaddress and for bubbles; me. if you are interested in making a meal, please tion to invest in this system.Sally Deinzer, Then Randell Store Manager built the tact either Heather Shay at 492-2284 or Sally candies and confections; Thomas’s Eggnog; preor- contact either DHeathereinzer at Shay the store,at 492 -2284 or der turkeys and perhaps hams. Please let me know if Sally Deinzer at the store, 17 Times of Shrewsbury November 2014 19 21 Audubon Bird Seed The Rutland County Audubon Society bird seed sale is Satur- day, November 1, from 8am to 1pm at Rutland Agway. As usual the prices will be competitive and there is no sales tax! Happy to have Shrewsbury citizens participate. GRASS FED GROUND LAMB FOR SALE $5.99 per pound (excellent lamburger recipe included) High Pastures Hull and Taffy Maynard 773-2087 [email protected] The Good Food Bus Times of Shrewsbury November 2014 22 Seven Excellent Justice of the Peace Candidates On Election Day, November 4, you will choose who will represent you at the Federal, State, and County levels. But closer to home here in Shrewsbury, you can also vote for our local Justices of the Peace. These seven excellent candidates seek your vote: John Berryhill Jonathan Gibson Barry Griffith Lynn McDermott Trish Norton Lee Wilson Francis “Jolly” Wyatt Macora Farm John, Barry and Lee are incumbent JP's with valu- Fiber Workshop able experience in the job. Jonathan, Lynn, Trish, 10am-1pm ~~ Saturday, November 15 and Jolly offer you their dedicated service in the Supplies provided for the start of your project. next two years. Bring a lunch--snacks provided. Please look for these seven worthy candidates on Come learn the basics of knitting, meet the animals, your November 4 ballot and give them your favora- and learn what else you can do with fiber. ble consideration. Thank you. To sign up call 802-492-2333 or email Chantal at Paid for by the [email protected] and put workshop in the Shrewsbury Town Democratic Committee subject line. 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