BARRE ~------~ Maurice Kelley - GUILD His Message and Our Future ...

In the last is ue of Barre Life magazine we announced the death of one of the giants of our industry- Maurice Kelley. We did not have an opportunity, at that time, to tell you why the present and future generations of granite manufacturers and reta il memoriali ts need to know more about him. Mr. Kelley was very important to our industry in years past, and he continues to be important to our industry today, and he wi ll continue to be important to our industry tomorrow. Summer 1990 Why? Simply put, he saw and understood the tate of the published by the Barre Granite ·iaIi.lI1. Barre. \ennont granite monument industry in his day, and he al 0 under tood the future of his industry. Norman)ames Gary Watson Nearly 30 year ago, at the 1961 Annual Convention of AMA, Executive Vice President ~tanager ,f :-lember Service Maurice Ke lley ta lked about what he described as basic funda­ Patrick Timothy Mullikin Maltha Langone mental ideas, which he thought should be reviewed and consid­ Manager of Publ ic Relations Executive. si tant ered for action by his indu try. Tina LaPan "The cemetery," he said, "is to the monument business what Secretary/ Receptioni good roads are to the automobile busine . e hould give emphasis and an increased effort toward the opening of new BOARD OF TR STEES monument sections in old cemeteries. In addition, omeone in our industry must be able to come up with a workable plan to Kurt Swenson, President Peter Friberg Rock of Ages Corp. approach memorial parks whereby they would con ider open­ Anderson·Friberg Co. ing monument sections." Mike Bouchard Mark Gherardi He also talked about the need for educating retailers through C. R. Davidson Co., Inc. I.a\\ Granite Co. sales cl inics run by professional conference leader and out­ Nick Cettangolo Raymond Ro uleau standing men in the field. Cerrangolo Finishing Work~ R. 'lJle:1U Granite Co. "Sti ll another suggestion," he said, "might be the formation Robert Zider of state allied memorial councils." Beck & Beck, Inc Mr. Kelley closed his remarks with these word : "I honestly believe that within our industry we have the people to maintain our indusuy as a vital one, and it i a ,;tal one because vital people make it so. Remember, vitality i not CONTENTS to be found in things, in machines, in dollars, or in material sources of any kind. Vitality is something that people must Management/ labor Sign ew Contract 1 demonstrate through enthusiastic drive and through a Strong fee li ng of ethical responSibility. lawson Granite Company's Monumental Achie\'ement: "If our industry is to prosper, to remain vital and to expand Barre Manufacturer Turns 50 2 in this changing economy in which we live, it is only by hone t cooperation among all egments of our indu tIl' that our indu - The Road to High Tech: Ninth-graders di o'-er new try wi ll become as great and as prosperous as each of us hopes opportunities in the Barre granite industry 4 it will." And, here, in the Summer of 1990, Maurice Kelley's message The Mausoleum Option: Part III 6 continues to ring loud and clear, as I'm sure it will into the Letter-Perfect: Monument lettering and their techniques next Century. D make lasting impressions in Hope Cemetery 8 Veterans Memorial Designs From Barre 10 Monument Designs From Barre 13 Pennsylvania Design Contest: Award-winning young artists' perspectives of the monument industry 25 orman James BGA Member News 26 Executive Vice President Associate Member News/ Profile 32 Miscellany 34

ABOUT OUR COVER Summer comes to a mall Vermont country cemetery. The effects of time and weather are shown clearly on the old marble monuments-but not on the Barre granite monument in the foreground, which was set more than 60 years ago. Contemporary Barre designs can be found in the Design Section, pages 13-24, Management, Labor Agree On Ne~ Three-Year Contract

I 0 I n Apcii 27, negodators represendng Barre·area granite manufacturer , the Granite Cutters AssOCiation, and the United Steelworkers of America, Local # 4, reached accord on a new three-year labor contract. In a joint tatement, negotiators for the three group said, "All parties sensed the need to nego- tiate a contract that would meet the concerns of the employees and create an environment for growth in the industry. We believe we've done that." Granite manufacturers estimate the over­ all cost of wages and benefits will increase by an average of 4.5 percent per year over the next three years. The indu try expects the improve­ ments in wages and benefits nego- tiated in this contract will amount to more than $9 million over the next three years. 0

Barre Life, ummer 1990 1 LA W§ON GRANITE COMPANY:

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The old R. L. Lawliss Granite Works at the bottom of Quarry Hill Road.

ifty years ago, family­ owned-and-operated [FJ Lawson Granite Comp­ Lawson's any, a BGA member­ STOCK WOR K ftrm , opened shop in what was the means old R. L Lawliss Granite Works plant SURE SALES at the bottom of Quarry Hill Road in Barre, Vt. "Throughout our 50-year history, our company has maintained growth ISfhequA rYU~r- bn~_bm in a steady, controlled manner," says our Knll.e .. Ira: 6cJ \}, o;:.-ea h.. kJ ID CI:\IIIIUVIC LAWSON REPRESENTATIVES In: mtn 01 uptti(f1C.C _lid l'fO"m ft­ lion .InJ _uh.us .lir"f"'-uuon 01 the ~ of "rustIC President Albert "Bert" Gherardi, )r., IponiibiJity. worthy of your If'''l. They an _n who ar~ mort inlCTU'cd In IntttprtU.noa .I I oNcn nublilhln, dKnh atId ~inlllKm Ihan on " Iales II an .. "nee 10 anvonc" I,}.'c lotI! 11:• .I poutJOO h) Itl C proaf'l KnKC who, along with his son, Vice Presi­ Thcy,,".".,.,..... intcrulcd in)'Ollr welfare btc: . ~ rhq know chalillcir IIICc.uldrpcrMil come rcquan foX qllOtJlIiOllS dent/ Treasurer Mark Gherardi, and REPRESENTATIVES his daughter and Secretary, Paula 0 ..... , .. 1. F. 0.8... 01, 1106 W. 40rb Sf., &llimorc, Maryland J-\ 'IV S 0 ~I Plante, oversees daily operations. C. M. TATLOI, H Orchard SIr«I, W'Vttty. New Yorio 1. GRAN IT E COMPANY In fact, it was steady growth that BARRE, VE RMONT caused the company to literally out­ grow the old plant and, in 1987, An early Lawson Granite Company ad. build a new faCility up the road in Barre Town's Wilson Industrial Park. improved manufacturing technique systems to assure strict quality con­ Over the years, Lawson Granite with state-of-the-art computer-driven trol and efficient personalized cus- Company has placed emphasis on equipment, machinery and handling tomer service. 0

2 Barre Life, Summer 1990 AMONUMENTAL MILESTONE

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Barre Life, Summer 1990 3 The Road to High Tech. • • • • • Begins in High School

;gh [ffh; here [0 &ay. And I I I Ito be a part of it, tay in school. That was the message presented to 22 Lamoille Union High School ninth-graders who visited Barre, Vr., in early April. The field trip was sponsored by Ver­ mont Partners In Education, a project developed and funded by the u.s. Department of Education and adminis­ tered by the Community College of vermont. dents learned how computer technology · playing an increasingly important role at Beck & Beck, Inc., a granite manufacturer, and · the main­ stay of Memorial Art Systems, a draft­ At his Memorial Art Systems, Gino Tosi tells students: ''The computer will be the ing house. tool for you, the next generation of Barre memorial draftsmen."

At Beck & Beck, Inc., students watch as a series of complex cutting commands are entered into the firm's new computer~perated automatic router.

4 Barre Life, Summer 1990 At Beck & Beck, Inc., President Bob Zider explained how high technology has entered virtually all facets of thi BGA member-firm: from placing orders and inventory control, to the highly precise process of refitting diamond segments on the firm ' new triple­ blade, computer-operated block saw, and the programming of its new computer-operated automatic router. "The e are areas of our industry, new areas, which go beyond traditional saw­ ing and polishing. In the future, our indu try will be needing individuals who are trained in the operation of this equipment. That training begins where you are now-right in school," Zider said. Meanwhile, at BGA associate member Memorial Art Systems, designer Gino Tosi and his partner and programmer In the drafting room at Beck &: Beck, Inc., President Bob Zider explains how com­ Bill Pitkin howed students how com­ puters are used in inventory control. puters are used to first create monu­ ment designs then cut those images directly on a stencil. "The computer will be the tool for you, the next gener­ ation of Barre memorial draftsmen," said Tosi. "I want you all to come back and see me after you graduate." The students also met renowned Barre sculptor and BGA associate member Frank Gaylord at his F.e. Gay­ lord Sculpture Studios, a favorite spot for visitors to Barre since 1957. Gaylord spoke openly to the group about dig­ nity and how adults often overlook the dignity inherent in youth. 'There i a place for everyone who can adju t. Adju tment require prepara­ tion. Preparation i ometimes called education," Gaylord said. 0 Frank Gaylord speaks to visiting students about the importance of style and expres­ sion, both in art and in life.

Barre Life, Summer 1990 5 What is a Mausoleum Site Worth? By Donald G. Ward

there is a negative impact on the ceme­ burial or abo -e-ground entombment, it tery's income. So to determine the real wo about 20 per square foot. That value of a site, any site, whether a r\\'o­ ~ the land, the access, the utili- grave burial lot or a mausoleum ne. ti _ite maintenance and a multitude the real value has to include the burial o er e.xpenses. right and the service charge . The On the basis, the value of a 20'x20' cemetery's economic structure and hould be 8,000. The same area could provide from 10 to 12 graves at each and produce the same income. About 25 percent of that sum "Very 0 Jten the ale hould realistically go into the permanent-care trust for future ite is made on the basis maintenance. But what about building maintenance for the mausoleum? It i here that it ricing the private mauso­ oj how many gra es may be difficult to develop rationale for leum site is probably the permanent care. Some cemeteri es I am least understood market could be platted familiar with have determined that a LPJ item in a cemetery. When percentage of the buildin \-al ue may the occasion to sell a mausoleum site in a given area. be the best approach. because as the occurs, there is frequently an extensive value of the structure increase , more period of discussion and consultation But that is not a than likely the co of future care will before the sale is finally struck. Very also be higher. The percentage I am often the sale is made on the basis of proper basis. . ." most familiar ~ith· 10 percent. The how many graves could be platted in a two sums-the c of the ite with its given area. But that is not a proper basis guaranteed maintenance and the cost of for the sale because there are missing structure maintenance outlined elements from the situation that affect health is based on the e elements. If a above- hould combine to provide an the real value of the site. In theory, for grave is sold for 400, and the grave equitable deal for both the cemetery every grave that is sold, an interment opening costs 325, and a monument and the rna leum owner, and add to will eventually be made, and for every foundation averages $75 per grave, then the an' tic beauty of the cemetery as two-grave or larger lot there may be a the total income potential for a monu­ well as to promote the "freedom-of­ monument erected. Both of these ser­ mented grave would be $800 or $20 per choice" philo ophy. 0 vices have an income value to the square foot. A flush-marker grave would cemetery affecting their economic wel­ be somewhat less. The point is that This is the third and final installment fare. When these services are eliminated whether the land is used for ground of Donald Ward's paper on Mausolea.

6 Barre Life, Summer 1990

Mausolea, like this one manufactured by Peerless Gl'anite Company, add to the artistic beauty of a cemetery.

Barre Life, Summer 1990 7 trolling through Barre's Hope Cemetery, one learns a lot about art and life. [SJ A close look at the various types of lettering and carving techniques found on these beautiful mon­ uments reveals much about the styles of the times, the stone­ cutter, and the individual being memorialized. Like the artist signing his canvas, lettering signifie comple­ tion of the monument ... and of a life. On these two pages are outstanding examples of lettering, Barre style: from hand-tooled raised to sandblast unk, tradi­ tional to contemporary, from ornate to simple, all as unique as the lives they commemorate. Over the next several issues of Barre Life we'll be featuring Customized: sandblast sunk other example of lettering from cemeteries in Barre.

Roman: Hand-tooled, square raised, V-sunk

- _ ._~_,mized: Sandblast sunk

GothIc-style: Hand-too1ed engaged, recessed panel

8 Barre Life, Summer 1990 Barre Craftsmen Leave Their Mark

Roman: Hand-tooled, recessed panel with sandblast-carved floral

Signature: sandblast sunk

Customized: COmbination hancl-tooled, round raised with sandblast sunk outUne

Barre Life, Summer 1990 9 RIVARD GRANITE COMPANY

The town of Northport, Maine honored its veterans this Memorial Day with a beautiful memorial of elect Barre Gray granite designed and manufactured by BGA member-firm RIVARD GRANITE COMPANY of Barre, Vt. The 2·8 x 0·10 x 5·0 steeled and rock-pitched monument fea­ tures a sandbla t-carved eagle and lettering. Smith's Memorials of ear port, Maine, i the memorialist. BECK & BECK, INC.

The massive black "V ' that stands guard at ew Haven, Conn., Harbor was manufactured by BGA member-firm BECK & BECK, INC., of Barre, Vt. for the ev.' Haven ietnam Veterans Memorial Committee. The 12-foot tall black granite memorial is 10 feet across at its top and lists the names of ew Haven Vietnam veterans killed in action, are missing in action or were prisoners of war. Saviteer Memorial Works, Inc., Wallingford, Conn., was the retailer. ROCK OF AGES CORPORATION

For the 85,314 Iowans who served in Korea, the Korean War Memorial located at the state capitol in De Moines means final recognition for their involvement in what has come to be known as "the forgotten war. " Manufactured by BGA member-fum ROCK OF AGES CORP. of Barre, Vt., the all-steeled Barre Gray granite monument was designed by Robert White, a Korean War veteran and pre ident of Des Moines-Winter et Monuments of Des Moine , Iowa, and by ROCK OF AGES' Chief Designer Gene Brusetti. f rom the members of the EGA

COLOMBO GRANITE COMPANY

COLOMBO G~i1TE COMPANY of Barre, Vt., a BGA member­ firm, manufacrured . classic light Barre Gray granite pre-need monument for Marshall ~lon ument Company of Salem, Ind. The steeled cap, pilaste , wing and base together measure 12·6 x 1-4 x 6·6 and feature a combination of sandblast carving and shape carving. The 0·10 tall base features a steeled top and 0·4 margin. Balance is rock-pitched. NORTH BARRE GRANITE COMPANY

NORm BARRE GRANITE COMPANY of Barre, \ t. , a BGA member-firm , designed and manufactured thi poll hed-and­ steeled medium Barre Gray granite monument with rock-pitched sides, which was featured at the MBNA's 1990 Convention in Bos­ ton. Its 3·0 x 0·8 x 2·6 die features shape-carved Jewish ornamen­ tation and sits on a 3·4 x 1·0 x 0·10 medium Barre Gray granite base with a polished top and a 2-inch dusted margin. Balance is rock-pitched. PEPIN GRANITE COMPANY, INC.

PEPIN GRM'lTE CO. fPAl iY ~c. of Barre Vt. , a BGA member­ firm , supplied th· black monument for orthrup Memorials of Elmira, .Y. A combination of hand carving, shape-carving and sandblast carving grace the 2·6 x 0·8 x 4·0 all-polished die, which rests on a 4·0 x }·o x O· plinth. The polish-top base measures 5·0 x }·4 x 0·10. Balance i rock-pitched. HOULE-GIUDICI COMPANY

HOULE-GIUDICI COMPANY of Barre, Vt., a BGA member-firm, manufactured thi beautifully etched monument of polished black granite for Rus ell Ziegler Monuments of Harle) 'ill e, Penn. A steeled margin with sandblast-carved lettering highlights the 3·0 x 0·8 x 2·4 die, which rests on a 3·8 x 1·2 x O· polished-top base. Balance is rock-pitched. S.L. GARAND & COMPANY

S.L. GARAND & COMPM"Y of _10mpe lier, Yt., a BGA member­ firm, manufactured this all- teeled Light Barre Gray granite monu­ ment for Di Rienzo Bros., Inc. of ~ladi on, Wis. The raised Greek cross runs the length of the 2·6 x 0·10 x 4·0 all-steeled die, which sits on a 4·0 x 1·4 x 0·8 plinth and features sandblast-carved let­ ters. A 0·2 margin surrounds the top of the 5·0 x 1·6 x 0·8 base. Balance is rock-pitched. RIVERTON MEMORIAL, INC.

RIVERTON MEMORIAL, INC. of Northfield Falls. Yt, a BGA member-firm, manufactured this striking mahogany granite mon­ ument for Fricke Memorials, Inc. , Lake Ronkonkoma .Y. A highly detailed raised Bible, with an axed contour face and sandblast­ carved letters, graces the 3·6 x 0·10 x 2·8 all-poli hed die. The polished-top base measures 4·6 x 1·2 x 0·4. Balance is rock-pitched. CETRANGOLO FTh.'1SHING WORKS

CETRANGOLO FINISHING "\l"'ORKS of ~ ·orthfield, Vt. , a BGA member-firm , is the designer and manufacturer of this distinctive polished-and-steeled medium Barre Gray granite monument with rock-pitched sides and top. The 1· x o· x 2·2 die features a shape-carved rose and sits on a 2·0 x 1·0 x 0·10 medium Barre Gray granite polished-top base. Balance is rock-pitched. This beautiful monument was featured at the MBNA's 1990 Convention in Boston. MONTPELIER GRANITE WORKS

MONTPELIER GRANITE WORKS of Montpelier, Vt., a BGA member-firm, de igned and manufactured this distinctive pre­ need monument for DeCristopher Bros. of Philadelphia, Pa. The 3·2 x 0·8 x 2·4 polished-3 black granite die, with rock-pitched side , features deep hand carving and sandblast carving. It sits on a 4·0 x 1·2 x 0·8 polished-top, margined base. Balance is rock­ pitched. This monument was featured at the MBNA's 1990 Con­ vention in Boston. BUi l 'l LR-\ o S, INC.

BUTfURA & so -Barre. - . a BGA member-firm , manufactured thi nalized. pre-need black granite monument for otre Dame .

ADAMS GRANITE COMP~ iY . furre. Vt. , a BGA member-firm , manufactured this impre h-e i re- eed monument for the owners of unset Memorials of Cochran _Penn. light Barre Gray granite was chosen for the two 2·- x .- x }·o all-steeled bench supports, which feature shape-caI\-ed r and andblast-carved lettering and ornamentation. Black granite was used for the 2·6 x 0·8 x 4·0 polished-and­ reeled die, the two 2·'i x }·2 x 0-4 all-polished benches, and the 7·0 x 1·2 x 0·6 base. t

ANDERS0 .. FRIBERG COMP C.

ANDERSO ··FRIBERG cO.lP~ iY ~c. of Barre, Vt., a BGA member-firm, died and manufactured thi 12-foot-long Select Light Barre Gray granite m nument for Hill ide Memorials of Peekskill, .Y. Rai ed round letter, hape-carved flowers, and delicate flutes give it a markedly cl ic look. Epitaph reads: 'Thi world i not conclusion A equel tands beyond Invi ible as mu ic But po itive as ound.)) CHIOLDI GRANITE CORPORATION

CHIOLDI GRANITE CORPORATION of Barre, Vt. , a BGA member-firm, manufactured this beautiful DiPietro family me ial for Vozzella Memorials in Westwood, Mass. Thi all- eeled Barre Gray granite monument features hand-cut flute and a 2 _­ deep, hand-carved Blessed Mother. This monument r 8·0 base with holes drilled for flowers. Pennsylvania Design Contest's Back To The Drawing Board

last summer, elementary through high school tudenrs across the state of Pennsylvania had the opportunity to participate in the first Monument Builders of Pennsylvania Historical Memor­ ial Art Design Contest. The contest was designed to introduce young people to the monument indu try and to urge them to consider the business as a career. The five award-winning designs shown here were displayed t.,,&, /('-:. JC at the 1989 MPB Convention in Tamiment, Pa., and were ~ chosen on the merits and strengths of their ideas, not necessar­ ily on their execution. FREE Winning entries for the 1990 conte t will be displayed at the MPB Convention in Lancaster, Pa. , June 24-26. AT II "Free at Last" LA S T Paul McCrone, Grade 8 Scranton, Pa.

':Jim Thorpe Memorial" "Class of 90" Joe Kehrll, Grade 10 Tara Lynn Gilbert, Grade 11 Jim Thorpe, Pa. Jim Thorpe, Pa.

"Neil Armstrong Memorial" "JohnJ. Audubon Memorial" Marla E. Healey, Grade 3 Sarah Nguyen, Grade 5 Scranton, Pa. Scranton, Pa.

Barre Life, Summer 1990 25 Granite Industries of Vermont Sabra Sutton Signs On

Before she joined BGA member-fum Granite Industries ofVennont in February 1989, abra Sutton couldn't have tOld you the difference between a hickey and an upright. Today, the new­ e t addition to 2-year-old Granite Industries ofVennont, not only knO\\( monument terminology inside and out, but is becoming a monument critic, pointing out examples of good work to family member and friends. "I was \-ery much impressed when I saw how monuments are made. I still am," he say. Sabra \\ hired as a secretary initially but oon found her elf in charge of gO\-emment marker . Today, her re po ibiliti include invoicing, "the full range of clerical work" and cus­ tomer en-ice.

Rock of Ages Corpo New Era With Peter

Peter McCarthy has been named Man­ ex pen ager of Rock of Ages Corporation's ind newly formed Customer Relations Almont.lemlOO.ns Group. has al 0 t.ra\"el McCarthy's responsibilities include direction of all customer service func­ tions for this BGA member-fIrm's Memorial Division. In addition, he serves as Manager for the company's Cemetery Services Group and adminis­ ters the company's ecurity Plan. McCarthy has had over nine years 26 Beck & Beck, Inc. New Saw Quick To The Cut

Production capabilities continue to expand at BGA member-firm Beck & Beck, Inc., with the addition of its newly installed 11 V2' triple-blade, computer-operated block saw. "Like the automatic router we installed earlier this year, our new block aw will be used both for new monu­ mental applications and in the produc­ tion of some of our 'Cornerstone Prod­ ucts of Vermont' line of non-monumental granite products," ays President Bob Zider. The saw was manufactured expressly for Beck & Beck, Inc., by BGA asso­ ciate member Park Industries, Inc. of t. Cloud, Minn.

Beck & Beck, IDco's new triple-blade, computer-<>perated block saw.

Maurice Memorials, Inc. New Computer On Line

At Maurice Memorials, Inc., a newly installed computer sy tern in its front offi ce i the late t phase in its ongoing treamlining of operations. 'The . tern was designed by Barre Data } tern and is being used for bookkeeping at the moment. We plan to u e it for a wide range of office applications in the very near future," says Leo Maurice, president of the 44- year-old BGA member-firm . Maurice Memorials, Inc., is a fore­ runner in the computerized drafting of memorial designs. Its computerized drafting system includes a stencil­ cutting machine and a library of more than 1,000 computerized designs. This automated design capability offers cus­ tomers a greater selection of designs and faster delivery on full sizes.

Leo ~iaurice of Maurice Memorials, IDc_, and Toni Barcomb, bookkeeper and customer ser­ vice representative, with the company's new computer.

Barre Life. Summer 1990 27 LaCross Memorials, Inc. A Shining Star Retires

When BGA member-firm LaCross Memorials In bought the old Maxwell Saw Plant in 1947, Wayne F _ n o had been with Maxwell for two years, was asked t join operation. He did. And in late April, with 43 years and thousan - - ed stones behind him, Wayne decided it was time £0 retire_ It goes to show: Stick around long enough, you'U watch, too," Wayne said with a grin during h' retir party. "I started out as a lumper at Maxwell. Then I became a pol­ isher. I u ed the old hand-held polisher. One • changes I've seen during my time ws the intr automatic polishers. There is no com pari n They uch better, and faster." "With 43 years of service, Wayne was our m employee. We will miss him, and we wi h him owner "Bebe" laCroix.

Family Memorials, Inc. Sign Of The Times

ness needed d _ obviou ch i BGA me

28 Barre Life, Summer 1990 C. R. Davidson Co., Inc. New Polisher, New Capabilities

A new single-head, gantry-style automatic slab polisher means increased capabilities and new products at BGA member-firm C. R. Davidson Co., Inc. "We will be using the new polisher for our monumental and, increasingly, our non-monumental work," says Mike Bouchard, president of the 61-year-old firm . "As business continues to increase and as we continue to branch out into other areas of granite manufacturing, it made good business sense to invest in this polisher. We also added a new check saw to the plant recently to assist us in our non-monumental work and a new toll-free number (1-800-638-3738) as an added convenience to our customers."

At C. R. Davidson Co., Inc., Hollis Vance, Mike Bouchard and John Shevlin at the controls of the firm's new automatic slab polisher.

Monument To Delaware Policemen Takes Shape

A Barre Gray granite monument honoring Delaware State Policemen killed in the line of duty was dedicated recently at the State Police Academy in Dover, Del. Funds were raised by active and retired Delaware State Police. The monument was manufactured by C. R. Davidson Co., Inc., for Wm. V. Sipple & on of Milford, Del., and replaces a 12-year-old concrete and bronze memorial. Overall size of the monument is 3·2 x 0·6 x 8·0.

29 Granite Importers, Inc. Answers Cubic Equation

Like a sprung jack-in-the-box, three cubes of polished-and­ dusted black granite reach skyward in an impossible balancing act. Collectively, these cubes are called "Life Force," a 6'-2" tall sculpture manufactured by Bruce Colgan ofBGA member-firm Granite Importers, Inc., from a design by Chestnut Hill, Mass., artist David Bakalan. The top cube measures 3'-6", the middle cube 30", and the bottom cube, 12". Balancing i made po ible with a teel rod running the length of the piece.

Buttura & Sons, Inc. Welcomes Gordon Lambert

With 30 years in the Barre granite -, Gordon ...... ""'-•• is a name familiar to eastern rerail _-\od ince hi arri\ BGA member-firm Buttura &:: Sons, Inc. in February ret:nle~ in the Midwest are becomin increasingly familiar "'ith don and with Buttura &:: Sons, Inc. Gordon, who as a sal represemative spends much time on the road, con dud that ""quality and service are retailers are looking for. Price - econdary." Gordon __ job is made easier beca Buttura &:: Sons, Inc., has tained their reputation throughout the industry for quali .­ work and service. With 30 years' experience behind him, Gordon tak reflect on the future: "The industry is changing all the time 0 ucceed, we've gOt to change with it. "

30 Barre Life, Summer 1 Rouleau Granite Company Remodeling)ob Taken For Granite

Peter Quinlan's kitchen: Granite countertops are a must.

When Peter Quinlan, designer and estimator at BGA member­ and a porcelain sink, with a minimum of exposed joints. I had firm Rouleau Granite Company, began remodeli ng his to borrow some 'muscle' from buddies in the plant to install country-style kitchen last year, there was no doubt in his mind the largest piece, but the finished job is beautiful," Peter says. what counter material would best complement the new oak Along with counter tops, highly diversified Rouleau Gran­ cabinetry and pressed-tin ceiling. The major decision was what ite Company offers table tops, vanity tops and a variety of color of granite to use. non-monumental granite products in addition to its monu­ Peter selected native Bethel White granite, which he himself mental work. Rouleau's latest endeavor, "Metro-Bronze," a carefully measured and trimmed to fit at Rouleau Granite bronze and aluminum foundry, produces plaques used in the Company. "I designed the 1%- inch thick L-shaped polished monument industry as well as commemorative sand castings granite countertop and back splash to accommodate a cooktop designed for a variety of architectural and industrial uses.

Former Sales Manager Cain 80 Years Young In 1990

Bud Cain, a well-known and long-time Barre Granite ind personality, celebrated his 80th birthday recently Bud's career began in 1956 with the ~10nurnem e America, under the direction of the late Frank F er In 1 -­ he became promotion manager of Monument Deale at the Barre Granite Association. From 1965 to 19 . Bud served as sales manager at Rouleau Granite Company. Bud attended practically all of the monument dealers con­ ventions over the years, establishing lifelong friendship v.ith monument dealers and other people in the monument indus­ try. "Monument dealers are the 'best people on earth,'" Bud ays, borrowing from the Elks Lodge motto. Lucien Rouleau (left), president of Rouleau Granite Company, presents Bud Ca1n with a shamrock-adorned bronze plaque in honor of Bud's 80th birthday.

Barre LIfe, Summer 1990 31 Horizon Travel, Inc. A Fare-minded Agency In the late '50s, as a customer representative for a major a..u; Washington, D.C. , Shirley Q. responsible for all of Senat Kennedy's travel arrangem Today, as owner/ mana old Horizon Travel, Inc. Shirley handles all the [fa\ ments for about 75 corp in the Barre area, inc1u - and many of its member' Shirley credits much associate member's UL Manager Carole Fonta! tion to keeping the b­

Shirley Quinlan and Carole Fontana of Horizon Travel, Inc.: taking ~ - tomers with their tea\ service and prices. plans. N-E-D Corporation Diamonds In The Rough tock

Three years ago, N-E-D Corporation of Worcester, Mass., maker of NED-KUI' Diamond Products, opened its Barre, Vt., service center in re pon e [0 the need to keep area granite manufacturers' saw blades in top cutting condition. Since 1964, N-E-D Corporation has been a leader in prodUCing diamond prod­ ucts for stone fabricating in the United States and a leader in the innovation of large block saw blades. "Our 11 '-6" blade is the large t in the industry," says Robert E. Browning, northeast branch manager. "Our smallest is a 4-inch model. Of course, we offer everything in between as well." (From left) N-E-D Corporation's Yvan Leblanc. Robcn L Bnlrwnina Thibodeau are dwarfed by a BIG-KUT, one of the firm- 11' -6~ b.\ade5.

32 BaTTe Life, Su Pomerleau Agency, Inc. Living Up To Its Claims

Pomerleau Agency, Inc., a BGA associate member, established in 1957, is the largest insurance agency in Ver­ mont and one of the largest agencies in New England, providing wholesale insurance products in 48 states, consult­ ing and association marketing in New England and New York States, and the full spectrum of traditional insurance agency products. The agency is best known to BGA member-fi rms as the administrator of its Safety Group Workers Compensation Program, which has for the past several years, returned an annual dividend on this group policy. "We are thoroughly committed to our Barre granite manufacturing friends. Should anyone have a question about workers compensation benefits, forms or procedures, we encourage him or her to call us," says Charles S. lord, preSident. (From left) Pomerleau Agency, Inc.'s Daniel F_ Casey, CIC, account executive; Charles S. Lord, president; and Thomas L Mays, executive vice president.

Bank of Vermont A Bank Of Local Interest

"We have a strong affinity with the gran­ ite industry-not only with manufactur­ ers, but al 0 with their employees," says David C. Duke, Bank of Vermont vice pre ident and regional branch manager. "In fact, over the years many of their po uses have worked here at the bank." Duke has been with BGA associate member Bank of Vermont (formerly First Vermont Bank & Trust Company and Peoples National Bank) for 40 years. The recent name change came about late last year when the Barre office of First Vermont Bank & Trust Company was purchased by Bank of Vermont. Bank of Vermont's Nancy J. Routhier (seated), community banker, with David C. Duke, vice president and regional branch manager at the Barre office.

Barre Life, Summer 1990 33 Rock of Ages Corporation Tourist Center Opens For Season

A trip to Vermont during the warm At the V' itors Center you'lIleam all months wouldn't be complete without aboUl q ~in and manufacturing of 5 p.m., 5e\'e a top at Barre to visit the Rock of world-famo Barre Gray granite. Since October 31 Ages Corp.'s quarries, one of the it opened in 1961, the Vi itors Center tate's bigge t tourist attraction , and its wei ed more than 2.5 million Vi itors and Craftsman Center . peop e_ At the E.L Smith Quarry, you'll ee (J\'eI' the Craftsman Center quarriers drill, cut and blast huge ~ U see Barre craftsmen at work blocks of world-famous Barre Gray ing, polishing and granite, then lift the giant blocks from ;:>dJ.lUU''''''''... ,uj _ uallty Barre monuments. the deep hole with huge derricks. Rock Craftsman CC:lIIIC:r: of Ages Corporation, a BGA p . m. ,Mon~ member-firm , quarries more except for in than 60,000 tons of usable daily from L granite from this quarry annually. For more if- If

Stone Trades Schoo Plan For New Sessio

Warren William , guidance coordinator for The hool of the Barre Regional Vocati onal-Teehn announces everal openings for the School' January 1991 ~essions. The tone Trades School, considered the the nation, offers students hands-on experien perations and in memorial design and draftin_ allo,,- adult tudents to tailor a program to meet lar requirements, F Ir a cour e of study and an application for Trade hool, write:

Guidance Counselor Barre Vocational Center 155 Ayers Street Barre, vr 05641 Or call Warren Williams at: 802-476-6237

34 BGA On The Road ... Connecticut Monument Builders Group

The Connecticut Monument Builders Group met Thursday, March 15, at the Red Bull Inn in Waterbury, Conn., for its annual meeting. orman James, BGA executive vice president, delivered the 1990 Barre Report to a group of about 20 Con­ necticut memorialists, providing them with an overview of Barre's granite industry. He also spoke about the ser­ vices the BGA provides Connecticut retailer , noting that some 121 Connect­ icut retailers receive Barre Life magazine. BGA member-firms Anderson­ Friberg Company and Beck & Beck, Inc., were represented at the meeting.

Normanjames, BGA executive vice president, delivers the 1990 Barre Report at the Con­ necticut Monument Builders Group annual meeting.

1990 Industry Conventions

July 19-22 Florida Monument Builders Association The Tradewinds Hotel, St. Petersburg, Florida August 5-8 Monument Builders of Ohio Kings Island Inn, King Island, Ohio August 12-15 Rocky Mountain Monument Builders Sheraton Hotel South, Colorado Springs, Colorado August 14-18 Cremation Association of North America Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C. August 17-19 Association des Detaillants de Monuments du Quebec, Inc. heraton laval, laval, Quebec September 16-20 ationa! Catholic Cemetery Conference ]. . :-"1arrioo H(){el. \'{' hin on_ D.C. September 23-25 Nebraska, Iowa and -orthwest ionument Builders Association Regency \'{' . Omaha. _- eb ka October 4-6 Monument Builders of the Carolinas Mills Hou e, Chari on. uth Carolina October 10-13 American Cemetery Association Westin Hotel, Inclianapoli , Indiana October 25-28 Kentucky Association of Memorial Dealers Spring Inn, Lexington, Kentucky October 26-28 Wisconsin Association of Monument Builders Midway MotOr Lodge, Wausau, Wisconsin November 25-26 Michigan/ Indiana Great Lakes Bi-State MBA Radisson Hotel, lansing, Michigan November 30-December 1 Illinois Monument Association Oak Brook Hill , Oak Brook, Illinois

Barre LIfe, 11111mer 1990 35 A Helping Hand to Memo Promotional Items From the Barre Granite Association

TIle EGA continues to be a leader in pro\-iding memorialists with the highe t quality and mo t effeah-e merchandising materials in the monument indusu:-- EGA materials include outstanding brochures, videotape and other item which are available from the EGA at a nominal char~e.

Now Available From the BGA:

Brochures

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"The Oeci ion 10 be Cremated: ii's Two Oeci. ions" (cremation designs)

"How to Choo~e , ymbols for Your Family Memorial"' (symbolism and personalization) " hoosing Your Fami ly Memorial" (guidance for ch()o~ ing a fine, well-crafted Price Note: monumem. either pre· need or at-need) Brochures are sold for 25 cents each (23 ents e'dch Ii)/" "11le Story of Gramte" more of the same brochure). Imprinted brochures co _ - cel:1:SC::a::':"" ( the story of Barre granite) cems each for orders of 500 or more of the same brochure "May We Do You the Favor of a Lifetime?" Cemetery Rules and Regulations" is free of cha rge. (pre· need) Videotapes sell for $25 each, except for "The Stone \\11 "Suggested Cemetery Ru le and Free avai lable at the reduced price of $50. Regulations" (cemetery operation Barre-Pak Epoxy prices are as listed. guidelines)

To Order: Videotapes Quantity Price Plea e check off items you wish to order from the Ii l expedite your order, please enclose your check or mone:. "Altistry in Granite" amount due. Sorry, no credit cards. (a look at beautiful Barre gray granite Tota l Enclosed: $ ______monumems) "Quarrying and Manufacturing" ( the making of Barre monuments) end your order and payment to: 'The Story of the Barre Gran ite Industry" The Barre Granite Association ( the fascinating hi lOry of the P.O. Box 481 Granite Cemer of the World) Barre, vr 05641 ''11le Stone Whistle" ( tour and explanation of the Barre Brochure shipping address: granite industry, wilh John Forsythe) . 'arne ______L"PS hipping Address ______Barre-Pak Epoxy City State _____ 71 Barre-Pak is one of the strongest bonding agents in the granite monu· ment field, available in three convenient size . Brochures may be imprinted with up to four line . ( Re Quantity Price nore for cost.) A minimum of 100 of each imprinted br ordered. Print or type, on the I ines below, the material 10 be lIII!pG::rfId:. 70 grams @ $5.00 250 grams @ $8.50 . arne ______

500 grams @ $16.00 Adille~ ______City ______State _ ___ Zip ____ Telephone ______

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VOTING MEMBERS OF mE BARRE GRANITE ASSOCIATION

Adams Granite Co. Anderson-Friberg Co. Beck & Beck, Inc. Buttura & Sons, Inc. P.O. Box 126 P.O. Box 626 P.O. Box 467 P.O. Box 606 Barre, Vt. 05641 Barre, Vt. 05641 Barre, Vt. 05641 Barre, Vt. 05641 Keny Zorzi Melvin Friberg Robert Zider Brent Buttura 800-342-1070 800-451 -3255 800-451 -5170 800-451 -3252 TELEFAX: 802-476-3027 TELEFAX: 802-476-7879 TELEFAX: 802-476-4922 TELEFAX: 802-476-5994 Celente & Bianchi Cetrangolo Finishing Works Chioldi Granite Corp. Colombo Granite Co. P.O. Box 220 P.O. Box 190 P.O. Box 294 155 Boynton St. Barre, Vt. 05641 Northfi eld, Vt. 05663 Barre, Vt. 05641 Barre, Vt. 05641 [rio Bianchi ick Cetrangolo Allan MattSon Bob Colombo 802-476-4463 800-451 -4517 800-451 -3230 800-446-1049 TELEFAX: 802-485-6232 TELEFAX: 802-476-0200 Couture Granite Co., Inc. C.R. Davidson Co., Inc. Desilets Granite Co. Family Memorials, Inc. 99 Maple Ave. P.O. Box 156 221 Barre St. P.O. Box 383 Barre, Vt. 05641 South Ryegate, Vt. 05069 Montpelier, Vt. 05602 Barre, Vt. 05641 Roger Couture Mike Bouchard Victor Rosell i Robert Couture 802-479-5255 802-584-3591/800-638-3738 802-223-2111 802-476-7831 TELEFAX: 802-584-3900 TELEFAX: 802-223-0720 TELEFAX: 802-476-3511 S.L. Garand & Co. Granite Importers, Inc. Granite Industries Grearson & Lane Co. P.O. Box 365 P.O. Box 712 of Vermont P.O. Box 327 Montpelier, Vt. 05602 Barre, Vt. 0564 1 P.O. Box 537 Barre, Vt. 05641 Richard Garand Jake Colgan Barre, Vt. 0564 1 John Grearson 800-45 1-5177 802-4 6-5 12 Jeff Martell 802-476-7102 TELEFAX: 802-229-6184 TELEFAX: 802-'1 - 6-7349 800-4 51 -3236 Houle-Giudici Co. LaCross Memorials, Inc. Lawson Granite Co. Maurice Memorials, Inc. P.O. Box 787 P.O. Box 458 P.O. Box 377 110 Granite Street Barre, Vt. 05641 Barre, Vt. 05641 Barre, Vt. 05641 Barre, Vt. 05641 Gene Houle Gabriel "Bebe" laCroix Albert Gherardi, Jr. Leo Maurice 800-451 -3238 800-451 -3234 800-451 -5174 800-326-4599 TELEFAX: 802-476-7358 TELEFAX: 802-479-2211 TELEFAX: 802-479-1700 TELEFAX: 802-479-5153 Montpelier Granite Works North Barre Granite Co. Peerless Granite Co. Pepin Granite Co., Inc. 8 Granite Street P.O. Box 548 P.O. Box 313 P.O. Box 566 Montpelier, Vt. 05602 Barre, Vt. 05641 Barre, Vt. 05641 Barre, Vt. 05641 Joe Mureta Charles Chatot Bret Mugford Raymond Pepin 800-451 -4513 800-227-1045 802-476-3061 800-654-5420 TELEFAX: 802-223-0525 TELEFAX: 802-479-9148 TELEFAX: 802-476-3014 TELEFAX: 802-476-5470 Rivard Granite Co. Riverton Memorial, Inc. Rock of Ages Corp. Rouleau Granite Co. P.O. Box 86 P.O. Box 284 P.O. Box 482 P.O. Box 567 Barre, Vt. 05641 Northfield Falls, Vt. 05664 Barre, Vt. 05641 Barre, Vt. 05641 Robert Rivard Ernest Lavigne KurtSwen on Lucien Rouleau 802-476-3542 802-485-3371 802-476-3115 800-343-4199 TELEFAX: 802-476-8408 TELEFAX: 802-485-6535 TELEFAX: 802-476-3110 (Admin.) TELEFAX: 802-476-4243