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HaHardwick ◆ Greensborord ◆ Craftsburyw ◆ Wickolcott ◆ Walden ◆ Stannard Gazette ◆ Woodbury ◆ Calais ◆ Cabot ◆ Marshfield Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Volume 121, Number 4 Teacher Evaluation; A ‘Leaner’ Future Pondered by Tommy Gardner that can be considered fair and use- representatives of the teachers’ CABOT — School budget discus- ful. Quinn said the school didn’t have union were concerned with pending sions are over for now, and the fate of an adequate system in place, one that job cuts, they and the administration next year’s operating budget lies in could remain a standard for whom- were on the same page. the hands of voters. But Cabot School ever should succeed her as the “Everybody’s anxious because of will undergo some necessary restruc- school’s head. the RIFs (reductions in force),” she turing, as the school will cut the The new policy is in form not said. equivalent of roughly four full-time much different from the old one, but Staff evaluations are lengthy employees. it is slimmed down, and has done processes. Every teacher needs to Teachers were a main topic of away with some old methods of eval- have a meeting with the principal for discussion at Monday’s School board uation, such as videotaping teachers 45 minutes to discuss goals and eval- meeting, namely with principal Re- in action and making instructors uation criteria. This is prior to gina Quinn trying to come up with a produce copious “artifacts” showing classroom visits, during which the standard teacher evaluation system their teaching prowess. Quinn said See POLICY, Page Twelve Right-Of-Way Direction Unclear; Dispute Remains by June Pichel Cook his Quitclaim Deed. He contends the library did to the Altmans. I feel GREENSBORO — Who should Perrin Road is not on town highway the town is trying to take my right- prove Perrin Road, between Willey’s maps, has never been maintained by of-way, which leads down to the shop, Store and the Greensboro Historical the town, has been of no interest to because they have acquired more Society, is or is not an exclusive right- the town, and has not been used be- land.” of-way to David Massey’s Dow Shop fore the society began its expansion At the last Select Board meeting, property? Add to the mix the question plans. The town owns the society Massey said, the board was told when of Perrin Road itself being a laid-out building and land, which are leased Cuthbertson Store (now Willey’s road, a right-of-way, or private lane. to the organization. Store) was sold, the Cuthbertson’s Massey wants town officials and “I have a written deed,” Massey kept the right “to come across to their others to prove they have the right to said, “with a right-of-way. The town shops,” which were behind the store. See DISPUTE, Page Five Logged On use the right-of-way, as granted in is using land that isn’t theirs just as Jed Lipsky, owner of Blue Hill Logging in Stowe, unloads logs from his truck last week at the Timber Resource Group in Hardwick as log yard manager Claude Demers measures them. There is about 1 million board feet at the yard. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) Mentors, Big Buddies For Youth In A Busy World Log Yard Filling Up, Prices Down, by Tommy Gardner to the school and hangs out with a the years. There used to be more chil- HARDWICK — The mentoring student, a relationship that often dren involved, according to Baker, program at Hardwick Elementary means as much to the mentor as the but at the same time the school has School pairs more than two dozen child. allowed children in first through But Timber Demand On The Rise adults with children, but the head of “A lot of our mentors are pretty sixth grade to pair up with a mentor, the school’s mentoring program says busy people,” said Mike Baker, in his instead of just the sixth-graders. by Tommy Gardner suppliers hoping to trade in their surements into the computer. That Timber Resource Group is a pro- there’s always room for more. first year as head of the school’s men- There are currently 26 mentors, HARDWICK — After a couple wood for some cash. There are cur- information is downloaded on a curement agent for Fontaine January was National Mentor- tor program. “I coach, and I’m busy matched up with 27 students, also of rough years for the timber indus- rently almost 26,000 logs in three weekly basis to TRG’s headquarters, Lumber, a Canadian company that ing Month for 2010, made official by with my own kids. But it’s worth it, known as “mentees.” try, a slight revitalization of that large orderly piles. Last week, Hard- in Farmington, Maine. runs two lumber mills, one in a stroke of President Obama’s pen. seeing the smiles on their faces.” This one-on-one matching is trade just might be evident by look- wick resident Claude Demers was ”We’ve got over a million board Woburn, Quebec, and one in Strat- But for the entire HES school year, The mentoring program at HES done at the beginning of the school ing at the steadily increasing starting a fourth pile. feet in the yard right now,” Demers ton, Maine. The two mills combined once or twice a week a mentor comes has undergone some changes over See MENTORS, Page Ten number of logs at the Timber Re- He carried in one hand a ruler said. can put out 150 million board feet of source Group log yard. and in the other a handheld comput- Generally speaking, a “board lumber a year. How much lumber is That yard, located appropriate- er, walking along the pile while a foot” is technically a measurement of that? Laid end to end, it would cir- ly enough on Log Yard Drive, has logger from Stowe unloaded his tim- volume; it is the equivalent of 144 cumnavigate the globe, with enough over the past couple of months be- ber. Demers eyeballed the length of cubic inches of wood, or a piece of left over for a 1-foot wide path from School Budget Informational gun to accumulate thousands of logs, the logs, measured their diameters lumber measuring 1 inch by 1 foot by Maine to San Diego. Meeting Moved To New Date coming from all over the region by with the ruler and inputted the mea- 1 foot. See TIMBER, Page Ten by Will Walters set the Cabot school annual meeting be held March 1 as the public would Staffing Cut Keep Increases Down MARSHFIELD- The Twinfield the night before Town Meeting Day. be expecting. Only the informational School Board broke with tradition Twinfield’s informational meeting hearing is changed to the earlier day. The educational tax rate will budget decreased by $8,322; and the also noted substantial savings were and set Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the would have been set to its usual night The board heard from members of by June Pichel Cook increase from $1.0928 to $1.1285 secondary level, grades seven-12, found in thoroughly researching tu- school cafeteria as the time and place before Town Meeting, but this made the public prior to approving the warn- WOLCOTT — Confirming resi- and represents about $30.50 per portion increased $305,840. Increas- ition costs and confirming for the informational public hearing it impossible for Burlison to attend the ing, calling for a budget of $6,692,815. dencies of tuition students and $100,000 of assessed valuation. es came primarily in the area of residencies. on the budget for this year. Cabot annual meeting and the Twin- This amount includes money to be attrition in paraeducator staffing at Wolcott’s common level of appraisal tuition and special education costs. Board chair Belinda Clegg said The change was requested by field information meeting since they raised by taxes in addition to special the Wolcott Elementary School remained almost the same as last No program cuts or reduction in the projected secondary enrollment superintendent George Burlison be- would both be the same night. revenue received by the district. helped to keep the school budget at a year at 106.58 percent. With a CLA personnel were made in the budget- is 130 students. Under the state’s cause of a change passed last year to The school district meeting will 2 1/2 percent increase despite rising See MEETING, Page Seven tuition and special education costs. over 100 percent, the town’s educa- ing process with principal Merri per-equalized pupil formulas, Wol- The School Board unanimously tional tax rate is reduced by the Greenia’s sharpened pencil. Orleans cott has a total of 275.51 students, adopted a FY/2010-2011 school bud- percentage of overage. Southwest Supervisory Union Su- K-grade 12. get of $3,667,952 at last week’s A shortfall of $35,000 is expect- perintendent Mark Andrews said Clegg said the budget process meeting, which represents a 3 1⁄2 ed from FY/2009-2010 and is built attrition in the paraeducator staffing began in November and by Decem- cent increase in the homestead edu- into the new budget. The elementa- occurred with one person leaving, ber the board had something solid to Warning cational tax rate. ry level, grades K-six, portion of the and that position was not refilled. He See STAFFING, Page Two Includes Money Town-Village Merger Plan Up For Hall To Voters; Hearings Scheduled by Will Walters by Will Walters The trustees also warned a spe- proposed merger on Feb. 16 and 26, The merger plan states “under CABOT — The Select Board CABOT — The village trustees cial Village Meeting to be held March both at 7 p.m. in the Willey Building. a merged Village and Town, the func- signed the warning for Town Meet- held a special meeting Jan 28 to ap- 2 at the Cabot School gymnasium to The town will hold public hear- tions and legal obligations of the ing Day at its meeting of Jan. 21. The prove the merger plan between the vote on the proposed merger. The ings on Feb 16 and 26, both at 6 p.m. Village Trustees and Village Water highway budget is $777,400, of which town and village they reviewed with voting will be by Australian ballot in the Willey Building. An article to Commissioners will be assumed by $597,900 is from local taxes. The the Select Board at its meeting the between 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Town and approve the merger has been warned the Town Selectboard. All the func- municipal budget for town govern- previous night. Although they Village Clerk Tara Rogerson issued by the Select Board for a vote on Town tions and obligations of the Village ment is $504,584.33, of which agreed in principal with the plan at a voting list of village residents and Meeting Day. Village voters, since Clerk/Treasurer will be assumed by $310,664.14 is from local taxes. the Wednesday meeting, they had has publicly posted it. A copy is avail- they are also town voters, are eligi- the Town Clerk and Treasurer.” Separate articles warn $30,350 not warned their discussion with the able at the town clerk’s office. ble to attend town hearings and vote Under the plan, all assets and for the fire department, $15,000 for Select Board so the trustees were The village will hold public hear- on the town article in addition to the liabilities of the village will become the fire department sinking fund, unable to formally adopt it. ings for village residents on the village hearings and balloting. See MERGER, Page Eleven $49,816.33 for the library, $18,000 for the cemeteries commission, $10,000 for the Cabot ambulance service, $500 for the senior citizens VOLUNTEER group, $3,500 for mentoring pro- gram, $1,000 for the recreation Potter To Be Honored For A BLOOD committee and $12,723.00 for vari- ous other community programs. DONORS The total amount the voters are asked to approve comes to Lifetime Of Music And Song $1,422,873.66, of which $908,564.14 by June Pichel Cook nity as a music teacher, director of “the land of song.” Her love and in- NEEDED! will be from taxes. GREENSBORO — Music and musical programs, rehearsal accom- volvement with music are rooted Tuesday, Feb. 9 The board added $35,000 to the singing have always been the fabric panist for the Wolcott Children’s deeply in her family and Welsh her- 12:30 - 6:00 budget to pay for repairs and up- of Bronwyn Potter’s life. The lively Ballet, organist, as well as, perform- itage. grades to the Masonic Hall, which nonagenarian, after 63 years of ser- ing as a Mezzo soloist throughout the “Singing is something we did,” KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS were listed in the fire marshal’s in- vice as music director and organist area. She is a professionally trained Potter said. “I’ve sung all my life. My HARDWICK spection. More money may be needed to the Greensboro United Church of singer. mother would sing soprano, and I All presenting donors will for the building because there are Christ, retired at the end of 2009. As a singer, musician, and teach- would do the opposite. My father was automatically be entered to win $250 upgrades in the report that do not er her impact spreads far beyond a tenor and my brother had a beauti- Sign Unharmed An open reception to thank her towards their home heating costs. Chunks of ice surrounded the Hardwick Community Gar- have to be done now but may if con- for years of service to the church and Greensboro. In the early 1950s, she ful soprano voice, which changed to ditions change. Fire Marshal Brad taught in the Greensboro system, a bass.” Please bring blood donor card, photo den sign last week after town public works crew members community will be held at 3:30 p.m., ID or two forms of ID removed the ice from the river averting a disaster on Charron’s report notes two condi- Sunday in Fellowship Hall. The re- grades one-12, and later taught in Potter grew up in Wilkes Barre, Wolcott Street Jan. 25. The crew is continuing ice removal tional requirements. One states “if ception, open to the public, will honor Craftsbury Academy, Hardwick, and Pa. Her mother was the church or- American work this week. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) and when the second floor use chang- the woman who touched many lives Woodbury. Her teaching career ganist and used a pedal board at Red Cross es (Masons no longer there), the front as a musician, singer, teacher, friend, spanned more than 30 years. home for practice; her father sang in 1-800-843-3500 entrance/exit stairway must be pro and neighbor. Potter’s family originated in the choir and as a tenor soloist in www.newenglandblood.org See WARNING, Page Five Potter served the area commu- Wales, the small country known as See POTTER, Page Eleven Page Two The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Depot Operations Town Meeting To End, Town Looks Warnings Set For For Successor Dialogue And Debate by Tommy Gardner Metals Recycling. He confirmed HARDWICK — This Saturday Tuesday he “certainly wants to be by Tommy Gardner members and two School Board marks the end of an era as Central considered” for the job. He said one Officials in the Washington members. Vermont Solid Waste Management of the advantages for Hardwickians County towns of Woodbury, Calais As far as Calais appropriations, District relinquishes control of the if he gets the contract is his outfit, and Marshfield have all signed off on all 25 organizations will be voted en recycling depots it has run for the owned and run by him and his broth- their respective towns’ warnings for masse, a total of $13,999. There are past half-decade. But Hardwick ers, is already open six days a week. Town Meeting Day, which takes also numerous individual appropri- Town Manager Rob Lewis said he has Plus, All Metals is less than 2 miles place this year on March 2. ations and purchases voters will have three different trash outfits interest- west on Route 15. Budgets, appropriations, elec- to approve. Two expenses are the pro- ed in taking over operations. “We feel it’s not necessary to run tions and special issues unique to posed purchase or lease of a new Two of those outfits are local and two facilities so close together,” each town will be on the agenda for bucket loader for the town, not to one is a large Rutland company that Towns said. the traditional first-Tuesday-in- exceed $105,000; and a $13,649 ap- has a keen interest in taking over all Donna Perry, of Brian Perry and March display of direct local propriation to match state funds for or most of the six CSVWMD depots Sons, also said the family is interest- democracy. paving a half-mile stretch of the — in Hardwick, Cabot, Calais, Barre, ed in working with the town. They In Woodbury, voters will be asked Marshfield Road, from Route 14 to Northfield and Bradford. The two in- already do trash pickup — and road to approve a school budget and mu- the cemetery. All told, special appro- terested Hardwick companies are and driveway plowing — for people nicipal budget with projected sums priations (not counting the Brian Perry and Sons and All Met- in the area, and “would like to have a of those budgets are not listed in the organizations) ring in at a proposed als Recycling. The Rutland company go at” running the town’s depot. warning. The school board, however, $246,815. is Earth Waste Systems. “We’re a local business,” Perry projected an $876,000 operating bud- There is a special Calais Town Lewis said he understands Earth said. “We’re going to do whatever we get, a 3 percent decrease over current Meeting article asking voters to ex- Waste’s interest, but said he would have to do.” year spending. empt the property “commonly known like to give preference to one of the Kevin Elnicki, president of Earth There are 26 articles asking for as the Robinson Sawmill” from tax- local trash experts. Waste Systems, also confirmed his appropriations for various municipal ation for a period not to exceed 10 In this case, the town is not going interest. He said some of CVSWMD’s needs — fire department, library and years. to spend any money, but Lewis said towns already have their RFPs out, cemeteries — and for numerous area Marshsfield voters will be asked he would like to see the money that and is waiting on Hardwick’s board Jr. Iron Chef Vt. team coach Connor Gorham, left, helps students Noah Hodgdon and Kayla organizations — from AWARE to the to vote on a proposed $852,445 mu- customers spend go to a Hardwick and other towns. He said he thinks Hebert serve original recipes made from local ingredients as team supervisor Val Simmons Washington County Youth Service nicipal operating budget for FY/ company. Northfield may be a done deal. assists. The Hazen Union REACH! after school program will run every Thursday perfecting Bureau. The total amount in appro- 2011. “Any time I go out for bid,” Lewis “The biggest key is not having the two of the recipes for a middle and high school team to compete at the Champlain Valley priations requested is $35,483. There are 19 organizations ask- said, “I would prefer to spend local interruption in services,” Elnicki Exposition March 27. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) Woodbury residents will also ing for a total of $7,450. In addition money locally.” said. “After this week, you’ll have a elect, or re-elect, people for 18 posi- there are nine departmental appro- The RFPs have to be OKed by the better idea of what’s cooking.” tions, including a three-year seat on priations, above and beyond the Select Board at its meeting Thurs- Whomever the town chooses, it the Select Board, two three-year municipal budget. Those nine appro- day, and the selection of the next won’t cost taxpayers any money, terms on the School Board and a priations total more than $100,000. trash depot operator will be done above and beyond the membership three-year seat on the Hazen Union Marshfield residents will also soon. Lewis said he would like to see fee to belong to CVSWMD, according Board. There will be a new town clerk vote by Australian ballot on a trio of minimal, if any, interruption in ser- to Lewis. Whomever handles the role and treasurer, after the previous one zoning bylaw amendments. vice. CVSWMD has been handling for the Winter’s Only Half Over, Fuel was asked to resign in December As far as town officials, there are Randy Towns is president of All past five years will set their own fees. amid allegations of incompetence 15 up for election, including town and misuse of town funds for person- clerk and treasurer, a three-year al use. Select Board term and a three-year Assistance Money Still Available Calais residents will elect eight School Board term. officials, including two Select Board by Tommy Gardner Nationwide, LIHEAP was fund- this year will receive $1,136 for the Offer Made To Planning Winter is about half over, accord- ed with $5.1 billion, its highest heating year. Moffi emphasized that ing to the calendar, at least. In amount ever. Vermont’s legislative people who have not applied for heat- Vermont, there are at least two more delegation — Senators Patrick ing assistance need to do so in the Assistant Candidate months of cold days and nights, and Leahy and Bernie Sanders and Rep. next month, and if approved they will by Will Walters The town master plan for Cabot state and federal agencies are trying Peter Welch — all sponsored the leg- receive an average of $225 a month CABOT — The planning commis- is now over five years old and by state to ensure Vermonters have fuel in islation funding LIHEAP, led by for the rest of the winter. Moffi said sion has made an offer for the position law the town cannot revise existing their furnaces to last through the Sanders. a lot of Vermonters automatically of planning assistant to one of the or propose new zoning bylaws until cold. In addition to its previously allo- assume they earn too much money to applicants, according to chair Gary a newer plan is adopted. In addition Richard Moffi, the director of fuel cated funds, Vermont has been qualify for heating assistance, but Gulka. He said 15 people applied and to having a new plan adopted by the assistance for Vermont’s Agency of awarded an additional $1.8 million there are deductions. five of the candidates were asked to Select Board, it will also have to be Human Services Economic Services in contingency funds. This money For a three-person household, come for interviews. approved by the Central Vermont Division, said there is still time for comes from an emergency fund with the threshold is $1,908 a month. But Gulka did not want to name the Regional Planning Commission to people to apply for home heating as- $590 million in it, and is divvied out if the income-earner if working, then person at this time, saying he pre- certify it complies with the regional sistance. by the president, not Congress. ESD takes the gross monthly income ferred to wait for the offer to be plan. “Six more weeks of winter, says “There’s a big bag of cash sitting and takes off 20 percent. There are accepted. He did say the person was Gulka said the planning commis- the groundhog,” Moffi said Tuesday. under the president’s desk,” quipped also deductions for elderly (over 60) “from the greater Cabot area.” Gul- sion is changing its regular meeting “Four more weeks to apply for fuel as- Moffi. “He controls the purse and people with disabilities. ka said the commission received day to Monday. He expects the first sistance.” strings.” For fewer, or more, people in a application from other states as well and third Monday to become the es- There is also more money in the In January, Vermont Gov. Jim household, Moffi said to subtract or as from different areas of the state. tablished schedule. With all new state coffers to be used for that pur- Douglas and his counterparts in add $389 per person. In other words, pose, he said. CONEG — the Coalition of North- a single person seeking fuel assis- Robert Belenky presented a slide show of pictures he has taken from At its meeting of Feb. 1, the com- members, the meeting day was his many trips to Haiti Jan 29 at the Cabot School Performing Arts mission members discussed the changed to ensure a quorum. In January, the U.S. Department eastern Governors, a group of the tance can make $1,130 a month, but of Health and Human Services re- governors of the eight Northeastern that is before ESD deducts any of 17 building. He discussed short and long term relief efforts that could be duties and responsibilities that will Gulka said the board met recent- done locally with community members who stayed for a round table be assigned to the position. The as- ly to interview the candidates and leased $3.7 million for fuel assistance states — urged President Obama to different deductions. A four-person in Vermont, the second installment release those emergency funds. Moffi household can earn $2,297. talk after the presentation. Seated from lower left are Lars Hasselblad sistant will be given various clerical chose a “very good planning assis- Torres, Charles Butterick, Regina Quinn, Timothy Mueller-Harder and administrative tasks to relieve tant.” He said with the interviewing of funds to be released this fiscal year said this has been an odd year for “Too many people look and say, the commission members form cler- finished, “next time we will get down through the Low-Income Home En- releasing funds; due to unusually ‘well I make this (much) a month, so and Belenky. (photo by Will Walters) ical work so they can concentrate on to real planning work.” ergy Assistance Program. Vermont cold temperatures in the South and I’m not eligible,’” Moffi said. He said rewriting the town master plan. The next meeting of the planning has been granted a total $25.6 mil- Midwest, states in those regions re- more people qualify than are actual- Gulka said the commission should be commission is Feb 15 at 6 p.m. in the lion for the current fiscal year, and ceived the bulk of emergency funds. ly applying. Haitian Help Explored able to propose a new plan in less time Willey Building. The meetings are the money is released in installments Every bit counts, said Moffi, add- The deadline to apply for heating and with more detail with an assis- open to the public. every quarter. The first chunk, re- ing the ESD checkbook “isn’t in the assistance is coming up; applications tant. leased in October, was roughly $17 red.” have to be postmarked by March 1. million; with January’s release the The average Vermonter qualify- Moffi said the best and quickest way In Short And Long Terms total given to the state so far in FY/ ing for a full winter (November to get started is to call ESD at 1-800- by Will Walters principal, said students may plan to 2010 is $20.3 million. through March) heating assistance 479-6151. CABOT — Bob Belenky dis- go down a year from now to help, just played a number of his pictures from as they did for hurricane Katrina. Haiti in a slide show at the Cabot It was also suggested students Fundraiser To Be Held School Performing Arts building Jan and teachers go to Haiti for vacation 29, and remained with a small num- or a trip. It would be an eye opener For Haitian Relief ber of viewers to discuss how help for for the teachers, said Belenky. “A Orleans Southwest Administrators Haiti could best be provided by inter- normal Haitian school is an atrocity.” HARDWICK — A fundraiser to on the current situation and present ested community members. Belenky said it would be good to benefit the victims of the earthquake a slide show. Money collected will go Belenky has made numerous exchange something between in Haiti will be held from 5-9 p.m., to the Neges Foundation, a small Forgo Pay Raises For Next Year trips over the years to Haiti to pro- schools and referred to art as one on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at Claire’s Res- community based organization locat- vide educational assistance to the the better choices. taurant and the Center for an ed at the epicenter of the earthquake by Tommy Gardner Andrews said. “But it’s more about entitled to a modest raise. HARDWICK — Nearly all the sending the message to the local com- The other exception is the prin- younger, underprivileged popula- “Start really small, a letter or Agricultural Economy. in Leogane, to support its work to tion. He has helped raised money for such, and let it grow,” he said. The fundraiser will include an build a shelter for children orphaned, licensed administrators in the Or- munity we are sensitive to their cipal’s position at Lakeview leans Southwest Supervisory Union (financial) burdens.” Elementary. Principal Linda Aiken young, aspiring Haitian artists by He said hand drawn pictures exhibit of Haitian artwork; a local injured, and traumatized by the arranging outlets to sell their art in would be a great item and suggested foods and goods marketplace; and an earthquake. will not receive raises for the next Andrews said he does not want to is retiring at the end of this year, but school year, in an act of district-wide make the salary freezes a long-term her position was slated for a raise. central Vermont. The art has been bilingual drawings. Cabot students auction (silent and live) featuring Some ideas for donations to the displayed in Montpelier and at God- could write to Haitian students in local foods, crafts, and services. The local goods marketplace and auction solidarity and an attempt to save thing, since OSSU salaries are “not Andrews said the Lakeview Board is money. commensurate with other districts,” keeping the increased salary in the dard College and is best known for English so the Haitians could prac- live auction will begin at 8 p.m. include baked goods; homemade gracing the walls of Maple Valley café tice the language and the Haitians Bob Belenky, of Marshfield, who pickles/jellies/kim chee; vegetables According to OSSU superinten- and the district wants to remain com- budget so it can be more competitive dent Mark Andrews, administrators petitive and attractive to educators. in the search for a successor to Aik- in Marshfield. could write back in French for Cabot has been studying the conditions of from your root cellar; your labour or Belenky said the immediate students to practice. street children in Haiti over the last skill (i.e., a massage, a day of yard (himself included) are the ones mak- With a couple exceptions, the en. ing the most money, so they were the measure will affect all OSSU licensed Andrews said he knows the sala- needs are related to earthquake re- Lars Hasselblad Torres suggest- 30 years, will share his perspectives work; a piano lesson; an oil change); lief. “There are so many needs in so ed looking for projects that are age a homemade craft or artwork. best fit to weather the economy. administrators. This includes: the ry freezes are not a “quick fix,” and “Certainly, it is about money,” principals at Wolcott and Hardwick many school boards around the state many directions,” he said, but added related and “not just a short term For further information, or to long term objectives include, “needs emergency relationship.” YOUR help with the fundraiser, contact elementary schools, Craftsbury will be implementing austerity mea- Academy and Hazen Union; the as- sures “until coffers come up at the that may have education value,” Patty Younce suggested to Quinn Emily Lanxner at 472-5913 or Beth should also be considered. that Ruth Kaldor, the art teacher, Cate at 472-6969. Auction items are sociate principal at Hazen; and five state level.” He said he knows the IS YOUR central office employees. Andrews OSSU cannot keep salaries frozen For the immediate crisis, he sug- could have the students do art that being collected at the Center for an Staffing gests money be collected and given to could be sold to raise money to send. Agricultural Economy. Continued From Page One did not have the exact figures in front year after year and attract new staff of him yesterday, but he estimated that might otherwise go to higher- a big agency that has been on the Belenky said the Haitians are look at. The board asked the admin- the freezes could save taxpayers in paying districts. ground and knows Haiti. He suggest- “just wild about digital stuff.” He said istration to take a closer look at the OSSU towns between $25,000 and He said all administrators ed Doctors Without Borders and raising money first would be the best budget, and on Jan. 19 a new propos- $30,000. agreed, “with no arm-twisting,” to Beyond Borders, an agency that ad- help and sending old computers to al was submitted. One exception to the raise freeze the salary freeze. dresses the needs of children all over the schools would be a good next step “We were waiting for some official will be Woodbury Elementary prin- “I’m proud of my colleagues, (who Haiti. to rebuilding the school system. secondary education tuitions to get cipal Sharon Fortune. She is only a were) 100 percent unequivocal,” Regina Quinn, Cabot School final figures,” Clegg said. “We got part-time employee, and partly re- Andrews said. “I think it demon- them on Jan. 26 and adopted the tired, and by state statute she is strates their commitment.” budget.” The good news is the final princi- Have you or someone you pal and interest payments on the WEATHER WATCH by Tyler Molleur original Wolcott Elementary School Feb. 3 - Feb. 9 [email protected] know experienced bond were paid off last year. 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Hi: 24 Hi: 19 Hi: 21 Hi: 20 Hi: 24 $ $ $ 99 “We have tried to contain costs as Lo: 6 Lo: 1 Lo: 0 Lo: 2 Lo: 7 Free Tax Preparation 2/ 5 24 oz. 2/ 4 8 oz. 1 8 oz.. much as we can without endangering Date High Low Rain Snow on grnd Date High Low Rain Snow on grnd Northeast Kingdom Community Action the quality of education. This year 1/25 45° 30° 0.78" 0.0" 5.5" 1/29 1° -12° TT6.5" Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Hellman's Tropicana Hoods was difficult.” 1/26 33° 27° 0.02" 0.9" 6.0" 1/30 6° -9° TT6.5" In an unexpected announcement, 1/27 29° 18° 0.01" 0.3" 6.0" 1/31 17° 5° 0.06" 2.8" 9.0" Certified IRS Volunteers will prepare basic federal and state tax Andrews said he placed a freeze on all Mayonnaise Orange Juice Sour Cream 1/28 30° -2° 0.09" 3.3" 6.5" Weekly 45° -12° 0.94" 7.3" 9.0" returns. Renter Rebates, and Homestead Declarations. $ 29 $ 99 ¢ administrative salaries for the com- 3 30 oz. 2 64 oz. 78 16 oz. ing year. Climate summary for Janaury 2010: High, 45; Low, -12; Rainfall, 1.84"; Snowfall, 25" Household income can not exceed $49,000. “I made the decision to freeze all A weak low-pressure system will pass to our south today, bringing a light to possibly Tax Sites: Hardwick, St. Johnsbury, Newport, Canaan, and Is- Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sat. - Sun. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. administrative salaries several moderate snowfall. The storm will clear out by tonight, as a large area of high pressure land Pond. moves into the region. This high pressure area will keep a coastal low well to our south 802-533-2621 Grocery/Clothing weeks ago,” he noted. “We are all tak- Call: 334-7316 or 748-6048 for more information or to make an ing ‘no-pay’ increases. It was the right on Sunday, with just a chance of snow showers or light snow. No significant storms are 802-533-2554 Hardware/Sports appointment. thing to do given the economic times.” expected until at least the middle part of next week. The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Page Three

POLICE REPORT

Hardwick Police Brakes Fail, Truck Totaled HARDWICK — A one vehicle walked to a nearby business to get crash involving Karen Ainsworth, help. Boyd was sent to Copley Hos- Ralph Ainsworth, Scott Ainsworth, pital and given a $214 ticket for and Shawn Ainsworth, all of Hard- driving too fast for conditions. wick, was reported to police at 10:58 Police sent a certified letter Jan. p.m., Jan. 30. Karen Ainsworth was 28 to Jodie Bushway of Winooski re- driving a 2001 Chevrolet truck on garding two checks that were Highland Avenue toward the West presented to the town for payment. Church Street intersection when the Both checks were dishonored at the vehicle could not stop, apparently for respective banks. The letter states brake failure. The truck went payment must be made within 10 through the intersection, over an em- days or the town will seek prosecu- bankment and struck a group of trees tion. Police investigated an Roger Waible, left, and Clarence Wheeler, right, entertain where it stopped. Karen and Ralph alleged break-in at a residence in during the second annual “Snowtime Showtime” Variety Ainsworth were taken to Copley Greensboro near Caspian Lake. A Show presented by the United Church of Hardwick. MC Hospital by Hardwick Rescue with caretaker discovered Jan. 26 that a Jon Lussier introduced 16 acts during the 2-1/2 hour unknown injuries. All were wearing window was open and notified police. show held Saturday at the Hardwick Elementary School seat belts. The truck, which was to- Investigation revealed there was no gymnasium . All proceeds went to the Hardwick Area Food taled, was towed. forced entry, and no items had been Pantry, Inc. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) Joshua Boyd, of Hardwick, lost taken or moved. The window may control of his 1995 Honda at 1 p.m., have been opened as a result of gust- Jan. 26 on Carey Road and went over ing winds. The case is being handled the bank, landing in the brook. Boyd as a suspicious incident. Hardwick public works crew member Brent Hodgdon opens up a channel in the Lamoille River climbed up the 30-foot high bank and from the old snowmobile bridge to behind the log yard Wednesday. The Terex excavator was rented for one month to be used when needed to keep the river flowing, with work continuing Health And Wellness Fair State Police this week. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) Mailboxes Vandalized For Haiti WALDEN — Sometime between Route 14. Upon arrival, troopers al- HARDWICK — There will be a are welcome to attend. All donations 5 p.m. on Jan. 31 and 6:30 a.m., Feb. leged that Michael Schaefer, of Health and Wellness Fair at Thresh- will go to Neges Foundation 1, multiple mailboxes were vandal- Woodbury, Jennifer Samperi, of old from 5-7 p.m., Friday. (www.negesfoundation.org), a small ized on Richards Crossing. Anyone Woodbury, and Calvin Lamphere, of All health and wellness practi- community based organization locat- with information is asked to contact Barre, were involved in a physical Medicare tioners are welcome to come and ed at the epicenter of the earthquake state police at 748-3111 or Crime altercation, resulting in minor inju- Hardwick Village Restaurant donate their time and skills. Those in Leogane, to support its work to build Stoppers at 748-2222. ries. Help that can’t attend are invited to do- a shelter for the children orphaned, 911 Hangup The three were issued citations Offering BREAKFAST BUFFET nate two hours of their usual service injured and traumatized by the quake. WOODBURY — :State police Jan. 27 to appear in Washington Dis- fees to the relief effort. For more information, call Sier- responded to a 911 hang up at 6:53 trict Court in Barre on March 11 to Available ALL YOU CAN EAT! Thus far, there will be massage, ra Thayer at 472-9529 or p.m., Dec. 6, 2009 at a residence on answer charges of assault. HARDWICK — Area residents Saturdays & Sundays reiki, palm analysis, and The Work. All [email protected]. needing help with health insurance issues are invited to join Agency on 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Aging health insurance specialist Blood Donors Can Warm Michel Richards, on Thursday, Feb. Seed Swap 11 at the agency’s office in the Mer- chant’s Bank Building. Scrambled eggs, sausage, ham, bacon, Their Hearts And Homes Richards will be available by The American Red Cross is offer- contact the winner’s utility company At Community Dinner appointment from 9 a.m.-noon and 1- biscuits and pepper sausage gravy, ing presenting blood donors the and pay for an upcoming heating bill. HARDWICK — The second an- This event has been organized 3 p.m. and can provide assistance to fruit salad, cinnamon rolls, banana opportunity this month to “Warm Area residents and visitors alike nual Hardwick Seed Swap, part 1 by an all volunteer group of area anyone on Medicare with informa- $ 99 Your Heart, Warm Your Home.” All are encouraged to give blood on Tues- of this year’s “Food Security Blan- women who named themselves the tion about health insurance bread, date bread, pumpkin bread, who come to donate blood at Red Cross day, Feb. 9 at the Knights of ket” series will take place at the “Food Security Blanket.” They want programs available to Vermont res- 9 fresh home fries, and more! drives throughout the New England Columbus in Hardwick. Donor hours Hardwick Community Dinner from to foster local food independence idents. To schedule an appointment, Region can enter to win $250 toward are 12:30-6 p.m. and anyone who is noon-1 p.m., Thursday at the Hard- based on neighborly interdepen- call 1-800-642-5119 or 748-5182 and the cost of heating their home. at least 17 years old and weighs at wick United Church. Bring seeds to dence and believe in the power of ask to speak with Richards. 74 South Main Street Throughout February, one win- least 110 pounds may be eligible to spare and come away with seeds homegrown solutions when facing For more information, contact ner will be selected to win $250 donate. from neighbors. big corporate-created food the Agency on Aging at 748-5182, toward the cost of heating their For more information, call the All are welcome to come and crises.There will be more swaps, 472-6525 or via the Senior Helpline home. 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The Hardwick Gazette Woodsmoke by Julie Atwood EDITORIAL Letters From Readers Cash In With Clean Energy To the editor: The CEAD provides funds to make Residents of Hardwick will find an energy improvements on private prop- article in the Town Report about re- erties and that financing is repaid over Where Has All The searching a Clean Energy Assessment a set number of years through an as- District. Here is the beginning of an sessment on the property tax bill of only Money Gone? explanation of what that means and those property owners who choose to Teachers at the Cabot and Twinfield schools were in the lead, with how it will or will not impact the resi- participate in the program or only dents of Hardwick. There will be more those that OPT IN. Property owners their counterparts at Stowe quick to jump on the bandwagon. Now information coming your way in the who choose not to participate are not the administrators in the Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union are weeks ahead. affected. in the queue. First, a CEAD makes energy effi- Financing is secured by a lien on The educators, knowing a good example is always a good teaching ciency investments easier, less the individual property. There are few tool, saw that school boards were doing their best to sharpen pencils expensive, and more effective, and can or no up-front costs to the property and keep down the costs, but cuts were still short. Knowing this, they help to increase the amount invested owner. If the property is sold before the agreed several weeks ago to limit raises for the coming year. The in energy efficiency in our area. end of the repayment period, the new gestures, in the midst of multi-million dollar budgets, are small, but Second, this is an article to “estab- owner inherits both the repayment lish a committee to study the merits of obligation and the energy saving im- their impact will be felt on the individual level and will, hopefully, be establishing a Clean Energy Assess- provements. The repayment schedule seen as significant by voters as they settle down onto metal chairs ment District (CEAD).” The article would be over a set number of years up and hard benches a month from now. The teachers, principals and does not commit the town to implement to 20 years, equivalent to the life of the other administrators are setting an example that would be nice to be a CEAD, but to look into its benefits improvement. This allows for the effi- seen elsewhere, particularly considering the education of children is and set up the guidelines that then ciency benefits to be utilized more probably the most important responsibility a society can shoulder. would be presented at the 2011 Town immediately versus large payments Others in the public sector could follow the lead of the teachers.. Meeting for consideration. over a short number of years through Some have, some have not. Municipal employees, people on the state So, what are CEADs? CEADs are a commercial loan that would postpone a mechanism for financing residential reaping the energy efficiency benefits. level, from the governor and his high level appointees, to those em- or commercial clean energy projects, As town energy coordinator and ployed in the judicial and legislative branches, could recognize that, including weatherization, energy effi- working with HEART, I have learned at times, teachers do know best. But why stop with only those whose ciency, solar photovoltaic, solar or geo a great deal about this opportunity. salaries come from tax dollars? thermal systems. In 2009, Vermont Other surrounding towns are looking There are a number of people in the area and around the state passed legislation enabling local gov- at this. who opened a thin envelope last month that contained a hefty mes- ernments to raise money to fund clean If you have questions, please email sage. Sent from one of those health care insurers, the missive energy projects undertaken by private me [email protected] or call Paul announced a price increase to the yearly premium, just as one had property owners. A town, either singly Fixx at 472-6569. or with other municipalities has the op- Nancy Nottermann been announced last year, the year before that, and the year before portunity to vote to establish a CEAD. East Hardwick that... What drives these yearly increases to health care costs, for those lucky enough to be able to afford health insurance? Are the execu- “MY HOMEWORK IS INCOMPLETE DUE TO tives of the companies turning back raises, are the health Haitian Memories professionals who provide the care saying they earn enough and will THE MAGNETIC RAYS OF THE FULL MOON WHICH DISRUPTED To the editor: truck remained where it was it would forego a raise? Are the manufactures of drugs — the business types, MY NEUROLOGICAL ABILITY TO CONCENTRATE!” I worked in Port-au-Prince from have been trashed, windows broken, 1990 to 1992. In view of the recent parts stolen, eventually abandoned. the scientists, the marketers and others involved in the trade — earthquakes, aftershocks, and con- The photo showed a group of workers showing a willingness to put a brake on the earnings? Are the stock- tinuing chaos, I thought some of my moving the truck enough to change the holders willing to recognize a slower rate of return on investment may lasting impressions of chaos, tragedy, rim with picks, shovels wedges, tim- present a healthier climate for all? and extraordinary strength of human bers, ropes pulleys, etc., successfully Bankers, it appears are easy to scapegoat, and well they should spirit would be of interest to the Ga- changing the rim! be called to task for their greed. But the money changers of the state zette’s readers. Also nearby was the National Cem- and country are not the only people who could ease the burden placed RURAL RAMBLINGS The Baby Doc era fading into the etery, the final resting place of the most on others and who could shoulder some of the weight of a country in time of Father Aristede was marked by prominent Haitian families. Parts political unrest and demonstrations. were beautiful, others confused and in need of financial health. Streets were often blocked and mobs disrepair. It was also a place where This past month, University of California, Berkeley professor A Winter Adventure and piles of burning tires. Going home graves were robbed and bodies re- George Lakoff pointed out that, in the midst of layoffs of teachers and one day there was a corpse carefully moved to make room for newer ones. state employees, cuts in state programs and 32 percent tuition in- In Yellowstone Park arranged at the edge of the street. Al- Further, it was the termination point creases at state colleges and universities, California was ranked as by Deborah T. Bucknam on the pines, which caused cancer like thickening though the person had clearly died of for respectful, elaborate parades, having the world’s seventh richest economy. The world’s seventh rich- In 1962, my parents decided to take the family in the affected area, and eventually death to the gunshot wound in the neck, there was often led by spectacular brass bands est economy. If California is that rich, why are all the cuts being made? on a camping trip to the West. Four teenagers, one tree. The 1988 Yellowstone fire — the devastation an artfully arranged plate of food and playing mournful funeral dirges. One place to look is the tax structure. According to Lakoff, the richest 8-year-old, and two adults piled into a 1958 Chevy still evident in the hundreds of thousands of dead a small bouquet of flowers adjacent. If any of this strikes a chord with 1 percent of California residents owns more assets than the bottom station wagon with our camping gear on top in a trees still standing — killed not only the lodge pole Respect for death was so strong one you make a contribution to wooden car carrier made by my father. We camped pines, but also the native mistletoe, allowing for even prepared one’s opponents for the your favorite charity. Don’t think some 95 percent, and it takes a two-thirds vote in both chambers of the in a 10-man circus-like tent, and saw, among other young healthy trees to rejuvenate the forest. In the after-life trip. of your money will be wasted; it will. state’s General Assembly to pass a budget. A minority representing things, the memorable sights of Yellowstone Park. evening, we were treated to McCormack’s baked Another time I was walking by a Don’t think some won’t be stolen; it the monied interests is very comfortable seeing the public needs head I always wanted to go back. salmon and good political talk. Reader is an firehouse near where I worked, some- will. But some portion will prove use- south unless the 95 percent want to pick up the slack through higher In January, I went back to Yellowstone with avowed socialist, and we had fun sparring cordially thing I had done many times, but ful and earn the thanks of someone taxes, which they can’t afford. In Vermont, the governor is calling for my husband, Charlie, to cross country ski in the about politics. ignored (firehouses are of great inter- your never see or know! a change to the income sensitivity provision in the state education Yellowstone backcountry. We were not at one of The next day, we trekked across alpine est to 5-year-olds, but I was past that). Bob Benson funding law. Under his proposal, the effect would be to shift more of Yellowstone’s famous old hotels or lodges, but in a meadows south of the Yellowstone canyon region to But this day was different; the large Craftsbury French fire truck was partly out of the P.S. Regarding Professor Metraux’s the cost onto local property taxpayers and away from the small per- yurt camp located near the winter-abandoned a thermal area hidden in a valley of lodge pole Canyon Village, about 45 miles northeast of Old pines. We ate lunch on top of a meadow in a grove garage and tires and rim were missing piece, the Marine Corps occupied Hai- centage of residents who own the most. Faithful. The camp is run by Yellowstone of pines, then skied down to the thermal area. We from the rear on one side. I was told ti in the beginning, at least in part, Teachers shouldn’t have to forgo pay raises. Legislators should Expeditions, which enjoys the only yurt concession saw bubbling mudpots, steaming geysers and there was a “need for them elsewhere;” because of the recently built Panama forgo pay raises — get fired — if they refuse to make taxation more (and has for 37 years) in Yellowstone. Because of emerald green hot springs. nothing said about repairs, which I Canal. This was the time of the Zim- equitable so public needs can be met. our remote location and strict limitations on On the morning of the third day, we skied to thought an odd answer, but I moved on. mermann telegram incident, and the R.C. motorized vehicles, we were virtually alone in the the top of Dunraven pass, not going further Several days later there was a news- possibility of a German invasion of wilderness. because of avalanche risk, and enjoyed a paper article with a photo. A large Haiti was a consideration. Many of the The yurts are a bit more modern than the ones magnificent view of the Washburn Range. In the dump truck of the same make as the improvements he refers to were Marine located on the Central Asian steppes. They are afternoon, we skied to another thermal area, fire truck had been damaged at a con- built. The Marines loved Haiti; good individual structures with wooden sides, a canvass crossing sage covered hills and valleys. This area struction site. The fire chief had a beaches, useful duty, and their time MEETING MEMO top, a propane space heater, one light bulb, and a boasted the blue geyser, which spouts sapphire choice; keep his truck in service or lend there largely coincided with Prohibi- Upcoming Public Meetings bed on a wooden platform. That did not keep out blue water. We saw much evidence of bison that the wheels to move the truck. Had the tion. the cold entirely, so the bed sheets were flannel had relaxed on the warm thermal ground, as well inside sleeping bags. It was quite cozy. The camp as wolf and coyote tracks crossing through the An Assault also boasted a large, more traditional yurt that area. Wednesday, Feb. 3 •Lamoille Regional Solid housed the kitchen and dining room, heated by a The last day of skiing featured a fun downhill On Constitutional Government •Wolcott Select Board, 6 p.m. Waste Management District rather decrepit wood stove and softwood, as there ski along a snow-covered road beside a stream that To the editor: Americans for Democratic Action, and Town Offices Board of Supervisors, 7 p.m. are virtually no hardwood trees in Yellowstone. turned into a large waterfall, and around one When the editor last week accused a near zero from several Right observ- •Cabot Select Board, 7 p.m. Tegu Building, Morrisville The toilet facilities consisted of an outhouse corner, a view of the western mountains. U.S. Senate Republicans of blocking ers. The meaning of such ratings is that Willey Building Wednesday, Feb. 10 heated by a space heater, its blue flame a welcome McCormack dropped us off and picked us up at the “progress” by filibustering, he shows Sen. Leahy is less likely than most sen- •Calais Conservation Commis- •Hardwick Area Food Pantry sight in the middle of the night after a cold walk bottom of the road, a nice relaxing ski trip after (as is his perfect right) a strong parti- ators to participate in bipartisan bills, sion, 7 p.m. Town Clerk’s Office Board, 5:30 p.m. Hardwick Area from the yurt. Another outdoor shed housed a some fairly strenuous (for me) ski treks on the san attachment. and will never vote against the current •Hardwick Electric Commis- Food Pantry shower, which was considerably more pleasant previous days. The late Sen. Kennedy used his Democratic majority. sion, 7 p.m. Hardwick Electric •Greensboro Select Board, 7 than the outhouse. The shower shed contained a Each day we saw wildlife up close and personal. filibuster 15 years ago when Republi- Bruce P. Shields Department p.m. Town Clerk’s Office floor to ceiling space heater, which made the small The bison herds were large, and the bison often cans wanted to institute Health Wolcott Thursday, Feb. 4 •Wolcott Development Review shower area satisfyingly warm, and almost made trudged along the roads, causing our snow coach to Savings Accounts. Democrats half a The editorial in the Jan. 27 •Hazen Union School Board, Board, 7 p.m. Town Offices me forget I was going to have to step out to the cold stop for long periods waiting for them to get out of dozen years ago blocked so many mea- Gazette did not accuse the Senate 5:30 p.m. Hazen Union School Thursday, Feb. 11 dressing room after the shower. The shower the way. They used their large heads to scoop out sures that Republicans floated the idea Republicans of filibustering. •Hardwick Select Board, 7 p.m. •OSSU Executive Committee, consisted of a large bucket of very hot water the snow to reach the frozen grass below and their of dropping the super-majority re- Rather, the editorial criticized Memorial Building 5:30 p.m. OSSU hauled from the yurt kitchen, with a hose at the heads were often snow covered. Coyotes quirement. them for threatening to filibus- •Marshfield Development •Cabot Library Trustees, 7 p.m. bottom and a clamp for turning the water on and periodically trotted along the road or through the I have to think this editor was out- ter. Nor did the editor turn to Sen. Review Board, 7 p.m. Old Willey Building off. The bucket was large enough for a meadows comfortable in the cold snowy landscape. raged by the Republican assault upon Leahy for advice. Leahy’s com- Schoolhouse Common •Calais Historic Kents Corner, satisfactorily long shower. Another luxury item at Trumpeter swans, Golden Eye and Bufflehead our Constitutional government. Get- ments referenced in the editorial Monday, Feb. 8 7 p.m. Community Center the camp was a real sauna, ferociously heated by a ducks swam in the thermal heated waters of the ting advice from Sen. Patrick Leahy, were those heard during a radio •Woodbury Select Board, 6 •Marshfield Planning Commis- propane space heater. It was wonderful. The finest Yellowstone River, and otters slid and played along D-Vt., on partisanship is like asking a interview of which the editor was p.m. Town Clerk’s Office sion, 7 p.m. Old Schoolhouse luxury: there was no satellite, phone or wireless the colder, upper reaches of the Yellowstone. duck about water. By every measure not a part. The editor’s advice was •Stannard Select Board, 6:30 Common service so we had no communication with the One morning we were treated to the sight of a of partisanship, our senior senator the Senate Democrats should let p.m. Town Hall •Cabot Conservation Commit- outside world. small wolf pack — one male and two females — occupies the very extreme niche on the the Republicans filibuster. •Cabot Planning Commission, tee, 7:30 p.m. Willey Building We had two guides who cooked our meals, loping along the road out of Canyon village. We Left: a near perfect rating from the Left 7 p.m. Willey Building cleaned up afterward, and took us on ski tours. were in the snow coach, alerted to the wolves by •Calais Select Board, 7 p.m. Agenda for meetings are During the week, there was only one other one of the guides who had been out early that Calais Elementary School available prior to meetings, “camper.” Oregonian Peter Reader was 71 and a morning looking for wolves after hearing their Tuesday, Feb. 9 usually at the town clerk’s or veteran of 32 marathons, so his overused knees early morning howls. We kept a respectful distance •Craftsbury School Board, 6 superintendent’s office, or by would not allow him to ski. Consequently, we had a until a ranger and a wildlife photographer on Letters From Readers p.m. Craftsbury Academy calling a board or committee ski guide all to ourselves while Reader took to the snowmobiles came the other way. We all stopped, •Twinfield Union School chair. snowshoe trails with the other guide. In but the wolves felt trapped. The two females were The Hardwick Gazette encourages readers to Board, 6:30 p.m. Twinfield Union Yellowstone in the winter, the roads are groomed, brave enough to finally trot by the snowmobiles, write letters to the editor. School not plowed, so only snowmobiles and motorized but the Alpha male would have none of it. After We believe a newspaper should be a community forum for snow-coaches can travel the roads. Snowmobiles hesitation, he jumped into the woods. We traveled are limited to no more than 10 in a group, with a on slowly, and our guide said that she thought the people to discuss and debate issues of the day. licensed Yellowstone guide in the lead. They are Alpha male would come out of the woods Because we believe that accountability makes for THE not allowed to travel anywhere except on the eventually to find his female companions. Sure responsible debate, we will print signed letters only. roads. Snow coaches are regular vans fitted with enough, the male came out of the woods behind us, skis and tracks similar to snowmobiles, and as a and screwed up his courage to trot by the snow Be sure to include an address Hardwick Gazette result, they can only go about 35 m.p.h. coach to find the rest of the pack. So, we had a and telephone number, too, so we can get in touch The first day, we took a daylong tour on the splendid view of the black male wolf right next to The Hardwick Gazette is published every Wednesday except the first week in January to clear up any questions. by The Hardwick Publishing Co., Inc., Main Street, Hardwick, Vermont 05843 snow coach to Old Faithful and other thermal our vehicle. Tel. (802) 472-6521, Fax. (802) 472-6522. E-mail: [email protected] areas on the way to the yurt camp. Old Faithful Because of our remote location and the strict If you have an opinion, send it to: Publication (ISSN 0744-5512). Periodicals postage paid at Hardwick, Vermont 05843. lived up to its promise, and the other thermal rules for snowmobiles, when we went off the road Postmaster send address changes to Letters From Readers The Hardwick Gazette, P.O. Box 367, Hardwick, Vermont 05843. features were impressive in the winter landscape. to ski, we were absolutely alone. I could imagine There were about 40 people viewing Old Faithful this dazzling place as John Colter first saw it in the P.O. Box 367, Hardwick, VT 05843. EDITORS CONTRIBUTING WRITERS — far less than the hundreds of sightseers present winter of 1807-1808 when he left the Lewis and Or email to [email protected]. Ross Connelly, Susan M. Jarzyna June Cook, Dwight Duke, Dawn Gustafson, Pat Hussey, for the event on a summer’s day. Clark expedition to explore the western mountains SPORTS EDITOR Willem Lange, Daniel Métraux, The second day, we skied from camp along the by himself. Colter reported his findings of bubbling Brevity! Dave Morse Joyce Slayton Mitchell, Tyler Molleur, north rim of the Yellowstone canyon. It was a mud pots, geysers, and hot springs when he In an effort to give as many readers as possible an opportunity to PHOTOGRAPHER Charles Morrissey, Pete Quinlan, voice their opinions in letters from readers, all letters will be limited to Vanessa Fournier David Rodgers, Will Walters beautiful clear day, and we viewed the icy lower returned to civilization. He was derided by and upper falls from our perches on the rim. While Easterners, who called his descriptions of a maximum of 400 words. Letters received that are longer will either REPORTER CORRESPONDENT Tommy Gardner there was plenty of snow, the canyon was still Yellowstone “Colter’s Hell”. Exploring Yellowstone not run or will be subject to editing. Betty Hatch colorful as it has several thermal features where as Colter did made me appreciate the wonder he ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE Susan M. Jarzyna CARTOONIST there was no snow, and the steep sides did not must have felt as well as the Easterners‚ Julie Atwood CIRCULATION allow much snow to stick. Our guide, Sarah skepticism. Dawn Gustafson PRODUCTION McCormack, is a biologist and knowledgeable not January is an ideal time to visit Yellowstone. Sandy Atkins, Dawn Gustafson, Susan M. Jarzyna only about Yellowstone wildlife, but also about the The geologic and thermal features are more geology of the area. So we were treated to distinct in the winter and the wildlife is abundant. NOTICE The Hardwick Gazette assumes no financial responsibility for typographical errors or omissions in advertisements but will reprint that part of the advertisement in which the error appeared. information about the geological features as well And exploring Yellowstone alone in the wild is an High postage costs add up. Advertisers must notify the Gazette within five days of any error that occurred. as information about the Yellowstone animal and unforgettable experience. Gazette subscription renewal cards are mailed only once. Copyright 2010 by The Hardwick Publishing Co., Inc. All rights reserved. plant life. Bucknam is a Walden resident. No part of this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part Please respond to the card when it is received. without written permission from The Hardwick Publishing Co., Inc. McCormack pointed out tiny mistletoe growing We want your Gazette to arrive in the mail each week — uninterrupted. The Hardwick Gazette, February 3, 2010 Page Five

Washington Electric Opposes Yankee Relicensing EAST MONTPELIER — The ing license expires in 2012. The board position, expressing concerns about Letters From Readers Legislative Log Board of Directors of Washington urged legislative leaders to vote on Vermont Yankee owner Entergy’s by Rep. Lucy Leriche, D-Hardwick Electric Cooperative has called on the matter early in this legislative poor track record in operating the the Vermont Legislature to vote session. plant, its proposed spin-off of plant against authorizing continued oper- In a resolution adopted unani- ownership to a debt-laden entity ation of the Vermont Yankee nuclear mously at its Jan. 27 meeting, the Enexus, the growing on-site stock- power plant after its current operat- board cited several reasons for its pile of high level radioactive waste, Next Step Needed A Salute insufficient funding for decommis- To the editor: that continues to harm Vermont. But MONTPELIER — The first offi- commitment and dedication to serv- sioning potentially worsened by cial order of business done when the ing in our nation’s armed forces As a resident of Craftsbury, I Illuzzi’s strong, negative opinions cuss the highway budget, went over recent leaks of radioactive materials, was pleased to read Sen. Vince Il- about Entergy lead me to wonder why Legislature reconvened in Montpe- deserve the commendation and re- Warning as well as WEC’s potential liabilities lier at the beginning of January was spect of all Vermonters, and the numbers for sand and gravel and luzzi’s op-ed articled, “Yes to he continues to support Vermont Continued From Page One was asked by Pitkin if he “could get for paying part of these costs. Vermont Yankee; No to Enexus” Yankee amidst the flurry of reports to pass the following resolution: Whereas, many Vermont em- tected in a one hour enclosure.” Washington Electric Co-op is a Concurrent House Resolution, ployers will be struggling without the along with that,” referring to the in- (Burlington Free Press, Jan. 19). about the tritium leaking from un- The report also refers to the consumer-owned utility serving over H.C.R. 184 presence of valued employees who crease the board put in for the It’s a great relief to me to know derground pipes, clearly kitchen, stating “I was told the kitch- House concurrent resolution are being deployed, and material. 10,000 member households and busi- that he, too, distrusts Vermont Yan- demonstrating that Yankee is unsafe en will mostly be used to warm up honoring the public service of Ver- Whereas, these Vermont Na- The board adopted the interim nesses in 41 towns in Orange, kee’s corporate owner Entergy and and unreliable. foods in the oven(s). If an apprecia- bylaws for flood hazard regulations Washington, Caledonia and Orleans doesn’t approve of their risky spin- Haven’t we Vermonters had mont National Guard members tional Guard members’ extended being deployed in Operation Phoe- absence from their homes and loved ble amount of grease laden vapors is about which it held a public hearing counties. The co-op’s nine-member off of the plant to their new shell enough of this untrustworthy compa- created, a complete kitchen hood, at the last meeting. Board of Directors is elected by its ny? It is time for our Legislature to nix, Offered by: All Members of the ones will be foremost on the minds of corporation, Enexus, especially after duct, exhaust and fire suppression R.D. Eno told the board he and member/owners. do the responsible thing and vote to House. the members of the general assem- the company repeatedly lied to the system could be mandated at that Gochey inspected the wastewater close down Vermont Yankee as Whereas, in January 2010, bly and the citizens of our state, now public about the existence of under- time.” site with Paul Tomassi of Northeast ground piping at Vermont Yankee. scheduled in 2012. 1,210 Vermonters who are members therefore be it Rev. Bill Cobb of Faith in Action Kingdom Solid Waste District and I’m proud to live in a district Heather Urie of the Vermont National Guard will Resolved by the Senate and be deployed to Afghanistan as part House of Representatives: told the Select Board previously he said the site looked usable for recy- whose senator took a tough stance to Craftsbury anticipated serving two meals a week publicly criticize a large corporation of Task Force Phoenix, and That the General Assembly sa- cling. He also suggested the board Hardwick Area Whereas, these Vermonters re- lutes the men and women of the in the building. have John Cookson manage the re- side in numerous cities, towns, and Vermont Brigade being deployed to Rusty Churchill asked “why are cycling there along with his trash Troops Honor Haitians And Haiti villages across the state from Al- Afghanistan in the coming weeks we spending so much on the Masonic collection activities. Cookson would burgh to Woodford, representing and expresses its most sincere wish- Hall?” Chair Caleb Pitkin listed the take over management of the recy- Deployed For To the editor: many people in our community, who every county in the Green Mountain es for their safe and speedy return to various alterations need to comply cling on Feb 13. The board agreed As this coming week marks one have put together fundraisers and State, and their families, and be it further with code. Since the Select Board with the recommendation. Service month since the catastrophic earth- events not only to raise money for Whereas, they are being de- Resolved: That the Secretary of signed a lease for the building before Gochey was in agreement “as quake hit Haiti I have been moved to Haiti, but also to bring awareness to ployed as part of the Vermont State be directed to send a copy of this it received the fire inspection, there long as we have a contract. The rigs Our Neighbors, join the efforts of many others in the the rich cultural heritage of this Brigade which also includes mem- resolution to Vermont Adjutant Gen- is little choice but to ask for the mon- will be there and the rigs will be Hardwick area in honoring this country, and its long history of strug- bers from neighboring states, and eral Michael Dubie at Vermont ey. gone.” Gochey was concerned about Our Friends, greatly devastated country. It is hard gle to gain respect and recognition in Whereas, they will be confront- National Guard headquarters at The highway budget will include trash trucks being left on the town’s to fathom the sheer immensity of the the world. ing potentially life-threatening Camp Johnson in Colchester. $30,000 for asphalt to be put into the property after trash colleting is fin- death toll, and its impact on millions This coming week’s events in- situations during their overseas mil- This will be a challenging year reserve fund “but this year we prob- ished. Our Family of people, both in Haiti, and in the clude a live and silent auction, itary service, and on so many fronts, but the service of ably won’t be spending it,” said Pitkin said “It’s free if we have a Haitian communities around the Haitian art show and slide presenta- Whereas, among the Vermont- our Guard’s men and women is a so- Pitkin. covered facility else it’s a pay per bag Spc. David T. Chalifoux world. tion at Claire’s Restaurant (Feb. 10), ers being deployed in the Vermont bering reminder of what is really The Select Board expects to fee.” Eno said that “when we have a Sgt. Ethan Cross a Health and Wellness fundraiser at There have been many senseless Brigade are Capitol Police Chief Le- most important. spend $122,000 to buy a new truck new garage we can put a depot there.” Threshold Studio (Feb. 12), a candle- Sgt. 1st Class Michael Lapierre and tragic deaths, caused by inade- slie Dimick who will be serving his As always, please feel free to this year. “This was the best year to The warning lists an article to light procession leading to St. John’s quate medical resources, not to nation abroad for the second time in contact me. My legislative email ad- do it, because we have a surplus,” said approve the withdrawal from the Lance Cpl. Colby Nash mention the horrors of “hardware Episcopal Church (Feb. 12), and a recent years and Alan Bean, a state dress is: [email protected]. Road Commissioner Larry Gochey. Central Vermont Solid Waste Man- Lance Cpl. Michael Slayton store” amputations — which in our Haitian dance class at the Wolcott house custodian, and My home mailing address is: PO Box Even with a surplus, “nobody is get- agement District and another to country might have simply been a Town Hall (Feb. 14). Aubuchon Whereas, all of these men and 259, Hardwick, Vermont, 05843 or ting a raise,” Pitkin said in response The list is not complete. broken arm, set in a cast. The suffer- Hardware and Hardwick Elementa- approve joining the Northeast King- women are being deployed under call me at home 472-5738. to a question from Churchill. dom district. ing Haiti has endured in this last ry School are organizing fundraising challenging circumstances, and their Churchill, who was there to dis- month has been greater than any of and medical relief efforts as well. us can even imagine. Emily Lanxner I am proud to see the efforts of so Hardwick

or put money into Perrin Road. Dispute When the Zoning Board of Ad- Continued From Page One justment held a hearing for the “That is the right-of-way I historical society to build its addition bought,” Massey said in referring to closer to Perrin Road than permitted, the Dow shop property. “I just don’t Massey objected. The status of Per- want it (Perrin Road) to turn into a rin Road being a right-of-way or road public right-of-way because I’ve had was never determined. stuff stolen out of my shop. If the “If they (the society) had abided GHS wants that right of way, they by the town’s zoning laws, this never can buy the Dow Shop and right-of- would have happened,” Massey said. way there. “They got a variance. Now they want “What gives them the right to to take my right-of-way because they take my right-of-way and use it? have a variance.” They ought to prove they have a A map prepared for the fire de- right-of-way.” Massey said he bought the Dow partment’s use, dated August 1914, Shop for storage and improved the shows “Perrin Pl.” and existing build- travel lane to it, but now everyone ings. “Perrin Pl.” intersects the Main wants to use it. Street (Breezy Avenue) as one leg of Massey said he received a a “Y;” The other leg intersects East threatening letter from the town’s Street, and the stem of the “Y” inter- lawyer, Bill Davies. The letter stat- sects Greensboro Bend Road. ed Massey had been blocking Perrin Town Clerk Bridget Collier said Road, “making it impossible to plow maps were used to determine fire the road, and also making it impos- ratings and no one knows if Perrin Pl sible for the construction project to was ever laid out. She said that is why continue.” the town attorney is researching it. Massey said back in the fall Whether or not a road was ever laid when construction work began, he out or whether the travel lane was was asked to move his rig once and used for accessing two factories that did so, but on eight or 10 occasions he once existed are all questions. has been blocked from his property. “It may have been a road put in He said the town has never plowed for their (factories) use,” Collier said.

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Greensboro Animal Hospital STEVEN P. SANFORD, D.V.M. (802) 533-7070 Small Animal Medicine & Surgery ANNOUNCING EXTENDED OFFICE HOURS Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. By appointment only Quality Care with Compassion at Affordable Prices 24-Hour Emergency Service ALSO AVAILABLE FOR HORSES & BACKYARD LIVESTOCK Page Six The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, February 3, 2010

THIS WEEK ¥SENIOR TROTTERS - Take Good Care Thursday, Feb. 4 Sunday, Feb. 7 of Yourself (Part I), 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., ¥FREE FAMILY LITERACY CLASSES ¥WINTERFEST, presented by Lost Fellowship Hall, Greensboro United for parents of children under 8 years old. Nation Theater, City Hall Arts Center, 39 Church, with Vicky Hill and Grace Work on your high school diploma, GED Main St., Montpelier. “Rose” by Martin Johnstone. Chicken Pot Pie lunch. Sherman starring Mary Wheeler, 7:30 or other educational goals, while learning Information: Terrie at 533-7171. p.m. Information and tickets: 802-229- ways to help your young children ¥END OF LIFE Health Care Decisions, 5 succeed. Classes meet Tuesday, 0492 or lostnationtheater.org. ¥NORTHEAST FIDDLERS ASSOCIA- - 6:30 p.m., St. John the Baptist Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Episcopal Church, Hardwick, with Help with childcare and mileage. For TION, noon - 5 p.m., VFW, Pleasant St., attorney Zarina O’Hagin. Registration This painting by Merrill Densmore, and others by GRACE artists, is more information call Julia or Lucinda at Morrisville. Fiddlers and public welcome. and information: 472-3034. Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse strolls on the screen during on display at the Statehouse until March 1. (courtesy photo) The Family Literacy Center, 888-6810. Information: Lee at (802) 728-5188. ¥POETRY READING and Open Mic with ¥INTRO TO TAROT with Sherri Glebus, a showing Saturday of his television program “Emeril ¥AREA AGENCY ON AGING for Green,” which filmed the local agriculture scene last Northeastern Vermont’s Hardwick Office, Cora Brooks and Merry Gangemi, 2 - 4 7 p.m., Buffalo Mountain Co-op Cafe, open 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 3 p.m. Enter p.m., Jaquith Public Library, Old Main St., Hardwick. Registration and September. Twenty-one people gathered to watch at the GRACE Artists through the rear door of the Merchant’s Schoolhouse Common, Marshfield. information: Sherri at 456-1407. Memorial Building in Hardwick, following a showing last Bank Building. Call for an appointment at Information: 426-3581. month that drew over 100 viewers. On Display At State House 472-6525. ¥RECEPTION TO HONOR Bronwyn EXHIBITS (photo by Vanessa Fournier) ¥DADS AND KIDS PLAYGROUP, Potter on her retirement as organist and ¥STUDIO PLACE ARTS, New Exhibits. MONTPELIER — A show of art based in Hardwick, provides pro- Thursdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Family Center choir director of the Greensboro United In the main floor gallery: Art of Action entitled, Artists of GRACE 2010, grams that discover, develop and of Washington County, 383 Sherwood Church of Christ, 3:30 p.m., Fellowship Artists envision the future for Vermont. opened Jan. 29 in the cafeteria of the promote self-taught artists. GRACE Drive, Montpelier. Information: 262-3292 Hall. Information: 533-2223. Second floor gallery: Art Save Lives by State House and will run through brings weekly art making workshops ext. 115. ¥VERMONT PHILHARMONIC OR- Suzy and Mark Markowitt. Third floor Family Contra March 1. to the places where people live and ¥HEART AND SOUL SINGERS, meet CHESTRA Winter Concert, Barre Opera gallery: In Balance by Elizabeth The State House show includes work including; nursing homes, men- Thursday evenings 6:30 - 8 p.m., River House. Pre-concert talk at 3:10 p.m. Kendrick. through Feb. 20. Gallery Concert at 3:30 p.m. Tickets at the door works by some newer GRACE pro- tal health centers, senior meal sites, Arts Council, Morrisville. Formal singing Hours: Tues. - Fri.: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat.: And Square Dance adult day centers, and artists’ homes. experience not required. Information: or call (802) 476-8188 or Noon - 4 p.m. Studio Place Arts, 201 N. DANVILLE — The Danville and square dances are traditional gram participants alongside those of www.barreoperahouse.org or artists whose work may be more fa- The State House cafeteria is open 586-9912 RoseMary or 476-8947 Donia. Main St., Barre. Information: (802) 479- Family Contra and Square Dances is Vermont and New England social ¥WEEKLY SKI-INN (through March 11) www.vermontphilharmonic.org. 7069, www.studioplacearts.com. miliar to viewers, including Gayleen to the public Monday and Friday ¥SLAVIC SOUL CONCERT, Vermont celebrating 28 years of dancing. Chip dances that have been danced for from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Tuesday at Highland Lodge. Meet at the Lodge at ¥THE NORTHEAST KINGDOM Hedler will be the prompter for a many generations in the town halls, Aiken and Merrill Densmore. 9:45 for free group ski. Please call ahead Philharmonic with pianist Sarah Durham, Grassroots Art and Community through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 8 ARTISANS Guild exhibition of stained dance at 8 p.m., Friday at the Town barns and kitchens around Vermont. (802) 533-2647. a junior at Spaulding High School, Barre glass artist Fred Varney and pen and ink Effort, a not-for-profit organization p.m. ¥WINTERFEST, presented by Lost Opera House. Tickets: at the Opera Hall. The Danville Family Contra and drawings of Sarah Kinsella Waite. Exhibit Carpenter leads the Hull’s Union Square Dance is held on the first Fri- Nation Theater, City Hall Arts Center, 39 House or 802-476-8188. on view through March 4. 430 Railroad Main St., Montpelier. “Rose” by Martin Victory String Band. Other assorted day of the month through May. Monday, Feb. 8 St., St. Johnsbury. Hours: 10:30 a.m. - musicians are expected to join with For more information, contact Nelson Exhibits At Claire’s Sherman starring Mary Wheeler, 7:30 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. Informa- p.m. Information and tickets: 802-229- ¥THE BARRE-TONES, women’s chorus, tion: (802) 748-0158, www.nekguild.com. the band. Carpenter 563-3225 or email HARDWICK — Claire’s Restau- ordinary working landscape is so gen- 7 p.m., Alumni Hall, Barre Auditorium. The dances are taught. Contra [email protected]. tle that it touches some deep part of my 0492 or lostnationtheater.org. ¥VIRTUAL IRAQ: Illusion & Spectacle, rant is exhibiting 15 paintings by ¥SEED SWAP, noon - 1 p.m., Hardwick Open to all women age 18 and over. Elizabeth Nelson, who uses the often heart longing for connection to nature featuring the work of Wafaa Bilal, Community Dinner, United Church of ¥PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME, every through April 17, Helen Day Art Center, 5 “cold, stormy, inhospitable and isolat- and to the larger rhythm of life.” Hardwick, Main St. Share seeds and Monday, 10 a.m. Stories, puppets and ed geography of Vermont” as the There will be a public artist’s recep- School St., Stowe. A Fair Collection lunch with your neighbors. Information: songs, Jaquith Library, Marshfield. ¥RECENT WORKS OF Ariel Elizabeth subject of her paintings. The works are tion from 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, . The ORLEANS — Calling all collec- memorabilia, keys, toys, belt buck- Caitlin at 472-8569. ¥FIRST AID CLASS, 5:30 p.m., Copley Churin, The Red Mill Gallery of Vermont tors! Swap, sell, and shoot the breeze les, costumes, stuffed horses, you mixed media and watercolor paintings. paintings are on view through March ¥PAPERCRAFTS: Books, cards and Wellness Center. Information: 888-8369. Studio Center, Pearl St., Johnson, She sees the Vermont landscape as 22 with other collectors and the gener- name it. Collectors have ranged in Paper Folding, 6 - 8 p.m., with Tule ¥MOVIE NIGHT at Hazen Union School, through Feb. 4. Open daily from 9 a.m. al public at the Collectors’ Fair from age from 10 to over 80 years old. “harsh but sublimely beautiful... the Fogg, River Arts Center, Morrisville. 6 p.m., in the auditorium. “A Healing to 5 p.m. Information: Kate at 802-635- Registration and information: 802-888- 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Collections of anything (except River”, a collection of voices and stories 2727 ext. 210 or Orleans Elementary School. firearms and weapons) are welcome. 1261 or www.riverartsvt.org. that explores the issues of trauma, www.vermontstudiocenter.org. ¥NURSERY-KINDERGARTEN Open The annual Collectors’ Fair is Food will be available, and there will recovery and restoration of restorative ¥6TH ANNUAL JOHNSON Community sponsored by the Old Stone House be door prizes. Film Focuses On House, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Orchard Valley Art Center Senior Artists Exhibit, through justice processes. Appropriate for age 12 Museum. In previous years there This event is free for exhibitors Waldorf School, Rt. 14 N, E. Montpelier. and older. Information: Carol at 866-928- Feb. 20, Red Mill Gallery. Artist Information: 802-456-7400 or have been old tools, postcards, bot- and free for the general public. To re- Saving The Elephants 9808. reception: Saturday, Feb. 6, 1 - 3 p.m. [email protected]. Information: 802-635-2727 ext. 210 or tles, sparkplugs, small engines, serve a space to display a collection, CRAFTSBURY — The Craftsbury caught on, so did the idea of using the Tuesday, Feb. 9 www.vermontstudiocenter.org. books, radios, clocks, Star Wars call the museum at 754-2022. Public LIbrary will host a pre-screen- game as a major fundraising source for Friday, Feb. 5 ¥FABULOUS FIBER FEBRUARY at the ¥FREE FAMILY LITERACY CLASSES for ing of film maker Ed Nef’s newest conservation. ¥PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10 a.m., Blinking Light Gallery, Plainfield, with parents of children under 8 years old. Work production “POLO—For Love of Ele- Today, there is a large elephant Craftsbury Public Library. Stories, songs over a dozen Vermont Fiber Artists, on your high school diploma, GED or other Game Day Gains Speed Fast phants.” This documentary will be conservation center in Thailand, sup- and art projects and fun! Information: through Feb. 28. Opening Reception: educational goals, while learning ways to by Will Walters shown at 7 p.m., Saturday. After the ported by the government and private 586-9683. Sunday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m. - noon. Gallery Game Day also has some 500 help your young children succeed. Classes showing, the film-maker will be avail- entities, which works to rescue ele- ¥HARDWICK PEACE VIGIL every hours: Thursdays, 2 to 6 p.m., Fridays, CABOT — Game Day at the li- piece puzzles for people to put togeth- meet Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday able to answer questions. phants who are sick, injured or unable Friday, 5-6 at the Hardwick Peace Park. Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 brary started with 15 attendees on it er. Hoyne said everyone who works mornings. Help with childcare and mileage. Filmed in the Golden Triangle of Come join us for any part of that hour. p.m. Information: (802) 454-0141 or first day three weeks ago and jumped on one of the puzzles will put their to work. The center has an elephant For more information call Julia or Lucinda Thailand, the movie uses the King’s Sponsored by the Hardwick Area Peace www.blinkinglightgallery.com. to 35 at only its second session. Game name into a box when it is completed hospital, and training grounds to teach at The Family Literacy Center, 888-6810. & Justice Coalition. Information: 533- Day is held at the public library each and the name drawn will win the Cup Elephant Tournament as a back- elephants worthwhile employment. ¥CLICK, CLACK, CHAT, Tuesday eve- 7175. puzzle. drop for Thailand’s strenuous efforts The elephant is a revered animal nings, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., River Arts Center, COMMUNITY Tuesday from 3-4:30 p.m. and is ¥CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH - to conserve the elephants. Numerous in Thailand and the King of Thailand Morrisville. Knitting, crocheting and felting: geared for kids 8 to 12 years of age. Hoyne said there were some Discussion Group, with Helen Beattie, counties from Southeast Asia partici- keeps some white elephants in his com- avid stitchers who love to share their art MEALS Everyone, however, is welcome, ac- snacks available and “we’re looking Friday mornings, 8:30 - 10, Buffalo pate in this tournament with privately pound. There is a National Elephant and the company of others to work on ¥COMMUNITY DINNERS, Thursdays, cording to librarian Kathleen Hoyne. to get some snacks through the food Mountain Co-op Cafe, Main St., sponsored teams. As the game has Day and much art and music is dedi- individual and group projects. No registra- noon, Hardwick United Church, Several adults mixed with the shelf.” Hardwick. Information: Helen at 472- evolved, it has become a major fund- cated to the elephant. The film touches tion necessary, bring your own materials. donation. Sponsored by the Buffalo youngsters to play 10 new games The program will follow the 5127. raiser in support of elephant Free. Information: 802-888-1261 or Mountain Co-op. Information: 472-6020. from Woodbury Mountain Toys in school calendar. She is also looking on the history of elephant capture and ¥STORY HOUR, Greensboro Free conservation. The natural habitat of www.riverartsvt.org. ¥FREE WEEKLY COMMUNITY Montpelier, which were purchased to develop a comic book club. domestication, and shows what is be- Library, Fridays, 10 a.m. Stories, songs, ¥FIGURE DRAWING OPEN STUDIO, by the library through its program- Hoyne said she wants to say elephants has been largely destroyed, ing done to train them for the modern games, crafts and fun. 53 Wilson Street, SUPPERS, Wednesday, 6 - 7:30 p.m., every Tuesday, 6 to 8:30 p.m., River “thanks to the adults who came out and domesticated elephants and their world. It also shows what wonderful Greensboro. Information: 533-2531. Marshfield. Old School House Common. ming budget. The games, mostly Arts, Morrisville. Bring your own owners, originally trained to work in and intelligent animals they are and ¥THE FRIDAY AFTERNOON TEA Room ¥COMMUNITY POTLUCK DINNERS, educationally based, include Clue, a to help,” and in light of the increas- materials, model available. Information: the lumber industry, became unem- how they relate to people. They have a at the North Danville Baptist Church, Plainfield Community Center, 4th Tues. new form of Scrabble, Settlers of ing turnout, hopes they will continue 472-6908 or 888-1261. ployed. To survive, they were often special connection with children and open from 2 - 4 p.m., each Friday of the month. Catan and Stragg. Some bring their to return and interact with the kids. ¥INFANT/TODDLER STORY HOUR, forced to turn to begging in the streets are now being trained to help in the through March 26, 2010. Stop by for tea, ¥FREE COMMUNITY SUPPER, open to own games, said Hoyne. Craftsbury Public Library, Tuesdays, 10 of Thailand’s cities. As elephant polo treatment of autism. coffee, cocoa, scones, desserts and one and all, third Wednesdays at 6 p.m., a.m. Stories, songs, finger-plays and fun! unhurried conversation. 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Information and to sign up: 2850, 635-2346, or 533-7122. 472-5940. creative writing student in the mas- music, theatre, and dance. Drum was the Friends of the Jeudevine Library. certificate to the Galaxy Bookshop. All (802) 533-2647. ¥PRINTMAKING with Lin Warren, 6-8 ter of fine arts program at Goddard awarded the American Masterpiec- This year, the tournament will be held players will get to choose a free book ¥WINTERFEST, presented by Lost p.m, River Arts Center, Morrisville. College, won a Grammy Sunday for es, a dance grant for excellence in from 2-5 p.m., Sunday, March 7 at the from the library book sale. Free re- Nation Theater, City Hall Arts Center, 39 MISC. Registration and information: 802-888- Best Native American Music Album. traditional/contemporary crossover Memorial Building. freshments will feature many home Main St., Montpelier. “Rose” by Martin ¥TWIN VALLEY SENIORS, of Old 1261 or www.riverartsvt.org. Defoe started to compose the dance. The project is funded by the This is a fund raising event. Play- baked cookies, chips and veggie dip Sherman starring Mary Wheeler, 7:30 Schoolhouse Common, Marshfield. ¥CALEDONIA RIGHT TO LIFE, 7 p.m., music and lyrics to her Grammy New England Foundation for the along with cider, tea and coffee. p.m. Information and tickets: 802-229- Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 11 ers must pick up pledge sheets at the St. John’s Catholic Church Parish Hall, Award winning performance on Arts. library and find sponsors who will Sponsors don’t need to play and 0492 or lostnationtheater.org. a.m. to 2 p.m. We cook on site every 1375 Main St., St. Johnsbury. All who are Monday, and meals are prepared by New Come to Me Great Mystery Native pledge 2-5 cents (or more) per point will be matched with a player. Those interested in “Right to Life” are encour- American Healing Songs when she scored during the afternoon. All the wanting to play, but don’t want to come Saturday, Feb. 6 England Culinary Institute on Wednes- aged to attend. Information: Donna at days and Fridays. Suggested donation started attending Goddard. Defoe money collected will go to the Friends to the library, should call and the li- ¥NATURE SKI/SNOWSHOE ADVEN- 802-467-8369, Eric at 802-633-3203 or for each meal is $3. We deliver Meals on worked with Grammy Award win- brary will send a player pledge sheet TURE, weekly through Feb. 27, for ages of the Jeudevine, which still needs to Sally or Bill at 802-748-3930. Wheels to our homebound friends. ning producer Tommy Wassinger for to find sponsors. 4-10, 10:00 a.m. - noon, Highland raise $5,925 to match the Turrell Grant ¥NON-VIOLENT COMMUNICATION Information: 426-3447. and several other Native American Lodge, Greensboro. Call Ahead by for the youth services librarian’s sala- For more information, call 472- Workshop with Kathleen Landry, Clinical ¥BOOK SALE: Every day at the singers. Some of the music from the Friday: (802) 533-2647. ry. The Friends raised $2,275 already 5948. Mental Health Counselor, 132 S. Main Jeudevine Library, Hardwick. Library album was also in a film Defoe ¥YOGA FOR CHILDREN with Kelly St., Hardwick, across from the Elemen- hours: Mon. & Wed., 1-7 p.m., Tues. & Fairchild, for children ages 4-7, 9:30 - worked on called “The Only Good tary School, above Calderwood Thurs., 1 - 5 p.m. Fridays 10 a.m. to 5 10:30 a.m., Room to Move, Threshold Indian,” starring Wes Studi, about Insurance, Tuesdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m. p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to noon. 472-5948. Space, Main St., Hardwick. Information: the Native American boarding CHECK Begins Feb. 9 and continues for 13 ¥THE VERMONT BOTANICAL GAR- 802-917-3049 or [email protected] to schools in the United States. Called weeks. 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RTE. 100, MORRISVILLE, VT 05661 ¥VALENTINE MARATHON at Studio more information call Julia or Lucinda at Only minutes from Stowe! ADVENTURE FOR CHILDREN 4-10 YRS., 10:30 A.M. Place Arts, 201 N. Main St., Barre, 10:30 The Family Literacy Center, 888-6810. a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Stop by any time to ¥AREA AGENCY ON AGING for MOVIE GUIDE ¥ 888-3293 BREAKFAST 8-10 DAILY make one-of-a-kind Valentines or to Northeastern Vermont’s Hardwick Office, WWW.BIJOU4.COM LUNCH ~ NOON - 2 THURS. - SUN. purchase Valentines. Information: 802- 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 3 p.m. Enter 479-7069, www.studioplacearts.com. through the rear door of the Merchant’s FOR MOVIE REVIEWS AND PREVIEWS SUNDAY BRUNCH ~ 11-2 ¥WGDR 91.1FM, Annual Meeting and Bank Building. Call for an appointment at DINNER 5:30-8 DAILY Potluck, 9 a.m - noon, Haybarn Theater, 472-6525. BARGAIN MATINEES Goddard College, Plainfield. Keynote ¥STORY TIME at Jeudevine Memorial AllAll showsShows $4.50 $5 before before 6 p.m. CHECK FOR DINING SPECIALS Speaker is Ginny Berson, Vice President Library in Hardwick, 10 a.m. Call for ON OUR WEBSITE and Director of Federation Services at information: 472-5948. HARDWICK the National Federation of Community [email protected] Reservation 533-2647 Broadcasters. All invited. Information: VALENTINE CARD MAKING, for THIS COMMUNITY CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING (802) 322-1683. children in grades K-4, 3 - 4 p.m., by donation. Check website for details ¥COMBAT MEDIC, Iraq Veteran and Craftsbury Public Library. For more DINNER author Tom Middleton to speak, 5 p.m., information and to sign up, call: 586- WEEK Helen Day Art Cener, School St., Stowe. 9683. Also: 12:30 p.m., “Gunner Palace” (Film) The Hardwick Gazette Every Thursday screening, and at 2:15 p.m., “The Hurt will publish announcements Locker” (film) screening. Information: of events of general interest 12 - 1 PM 802-253-8358, www.helenday.com. in the calendar. United Church ¥SLAVIC SOUL CONCERT, Vermont THANKS Information must be received Philharmonic with pianist Sarah Durham, by 5 p.m. Friday to be • 533-2647 a junior at Spaulding High School, Barre FOR SAYING YOU SAW IT IN Hardwick www.highlandlodge.com Opera House. Tickets: at the Opera THE HARDWICK GAZETTE published the following week. House or 802-476-8188. The Hardwick Gazette, February 3, 2010 Page Seven Language With Admirable Musical Fruit HARDWICK — The seventh an- from the growers in Florida immedi- nual Hazen Union music department ately after it is picked. The fruit will Directness And Power citrus fruit sale fundraiser is under- be delivered to Hazen sometime be- er than only read silently. Altogeth- way. tween March 8-13. All customers will er, Sapphire’s poems are very The students are selling high be notified of the exact delivery date REVIEW carefully constructed, with a true quality citrus fruit during the first as soon as the growers notify the Robert Gravel artist’s weighing of each word for its two weeks of February. Orders are school. enjoys his first maximum effect. welcome from anyone in the commu- The profit from the sale is used time skating with by David K. Rodgers In the first poem, The Merciless nity. The fruit comes in large or small to directly offset the cost of the mid- his mentor Pam CRAFTSBURY — Peggy Sap- Truth, Sapphire deftly sketches a boxes of Valencia oranges, Indian dle school (Brazilian Hip Hop group) Parro. Eighteen phire has just had a second collection wise older black man of her child- River red grapefruits or mixtures of and high school (overnight trip to mentees, along of her poems published, In The End hood in Miami, at a time when both. Boston) music trips. Last year’s sale with their A Circle, by the Antrim House in segregation was still dominant. Information from the company was a great success. mentors, Simsbury, Conn. The phrase of the Promises is a poignant vignette of indicates that Florida’s citrus fruit For additional information, go to attended an ice title embodies the structure of the her parent’s regular visits after crop is fine! A great feature of this www.hazenunion.org/music or call volume, which is our common jour- sale is the produce is shipped direct 472-6511 x.134. skating/pizza work to the Museum of Modern Art party at The ney from youth to death. Divided into in New York and their loving rela- The Vermont Kids Against To- six sections, she empathetically ex- tionship, while What The Boy Saw Green Mountain bacco from local schools rallied Arena in plores growing up, our love perfectly captures the conflict be- last week at the Statehouse. Front relationships and sexuality, our con- tween a child’s wonderfully free Free Course For High Morrisville as row, left to right: Craftsbury stu- part of the nections to children whether imagination and an undermining dents Mianda Wood, Carina El- siblings, our own or others, sickness, teacher’s incomprehension. What School Students At CCV mentoring old age and death, and finally nature der, Anna Strong. Middle row: program at The Saver Saves is a warm evocation Wolcott students Collin Coburn, MORRISVILLE — This spring ditional course, tuition-free, at any and our foreseeable future. of how objects from or past can stim- semester, high school students in the of the Vermont State Colleges. Hardwick Springing from her own deeply ulate our memories. Matthew Allen, Kristie Johnson. Elementary Top row: Lakeview students Kira Morrisville area may take the Com- Registration for the course is felt experiences, Sapphire tran- The Partner, Fifteen and Romeo munity College of Vermont’s free currently under way. Those interest- School. scends any autobiographical are about coming of age, while Why Hislop, Dylan McAllister and Deb course introduction to college stud- ed may go to www.ccv.edu, call (photo by self-absorption to resonate with us Bird Are Feathered, Small Talk, Robarge. (courtesy photo) ies. Students who successfully 888-4258 or stop by the office at 197 Vanessa in a universal way, using language Humming Cavatina, Left Untold, complete the course become eligible Harrell St. Fournier) with an admirable directness and What It Wasn’t, a Clean Break, and to apply for a voucher to take an ad- power (no frustrating obfuscation Love At First Sight speak to the fact here!) and often with a visual vivid- that there is no love without pain, ness that awakens our own particularly when parting. Uncle Kids Against imagination. deals honestly with the dark side of Vermont Tech Student The poems frequently tell a con- child abuse. Tobacco centrated story, some of which could Sapphire has published her po- Wins Engineering Award readily be expanded into short sto- ems in a number of journals and ries or novels in the richness of their anthologies over the years and had March To RANDOLPH CENTER — Timo- Macke, a member of Phi Theta portrayals of people. Several works her first book, A Possible Explana- thy Macke, of Calais, was chosen as Kappa, the International Honor So- are delightfully humorous such as tion, come out in 2006. After more State House the student technician of the year at ciety of the Two Year College, is also Liberal Arts, How To Eat A Mailbox, than 30 years in teaching, she moved Vermont Technical College. He will a Vermont Society of Engineers Steamy Sundays and Elecrophor to Vermont 15 years ago and built, MONTPELIER — Students from graduate this springwith an associ- Scholar (2009) and a member of the Electricus. with her husband, Robert Feinberg, the Craftsbury, Wolcott, and Lake- ate’s degree in mechanical American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). A former furni- The layout of the poems on the the house she so lovingly describes view’s Vermont Kids Against engineering. ture designer, he plans to work in the page is as important as for those of in Hereafter. Tobacco groups joined the 51 VKAT Gov. Jim Douglas will honor renewable energy field. He will con- Emily Dickinson, especially in order Sapphire will be reading from In groups from all over the state, to Macke at the annual Engineers’ Week awards ceremony held in the tinue his education at Vermont Tech, to hear their rhythm and meaning The End A Circle at the Galaxy participate in the bi-annual State State House, as well as at a banquet pursuing a bachelor’s degree in elec- in the absence of the usual punctu- Bookshop in Hardwick on April 6, House Rally in Montpelier on Jan. 27. dinner held in Burlington on Feb. 19. tromechanical engineering. ation, having an underlying River Arts in Morrisville on April 10 The event celebrated youth empow- conversational tone, which makes and Bear Pond Books in Montpelier erment and the success throughout the poems best spoken out loud rath- on April 13. 2009 of VKAT programs in reaching more than 21,000 Vermonters with CCV Fall Semester Honor Students tobacco prevention and education MORRISVILLE — The following List includes full-time students with Meetimg a bus leaving Twinfield without activities. students at the Morrisville location a GPA of 3.5 to 3.99. Continued From Page One chains for a trip to Canaan, a two hour Prior to the group march down of the Community College of Ver- President’s List Chair Judy Cyprian, representing trip away from help. Both advocated Main Street to the State House, mont achieved honors status for the Hazel M. Kidder, of Hardwick. Plainfield, told the other members she for automatic chains, expressing lit- VKAT members had breakfast with fall 2009 semester. The President’s Dean’s List would not seek re-election. Jack Hoff- tle concern for the money that might legislators and listened to a brief List includes full-time students with Logan A. Ballard, of Woodbury. man, representing Marshfield, also be saved by not having them installed. presentation by a representative and a 4.0 grade point average. The Dean’s said he would not be a candidate for Bradley submitted estimates from from Rebecca Ryan, director of another term. In Marshfield, board McLeod’s Spring Shop in Barre for health communications and policy members are elected from the floor in installation and maintenance of auto- for the American Lung Association. a voice vote while in Plainfield candi- matic chains and the board voted to VKAT is a statewide initiative for dates must file petitions to be placed order them for the buses. Nobles ask students in fifth through eighth SUBSCRIBE to the Gazette! that Bradley “get another bidder” for on the ballot. There were no petitions grades. Participants in VKAT, with maintenance because he felt the filed in Plainfield leaving the seat to help from guidance counselors, stu- be filled by a write-in candidate. amount involved should have compet- itive bids submitted. dent assistance professionals, The board heard from principal teachers, school nurses and commu- Owen Bradley on the pros and cons of The quote for parts and installa- nity organizations work together to using on demand versus manual tion from McLeod’s is $2,543.07 per chains on the buses. He was asked at bus for OnSpot (on demand) chains. help decrease smoking rates among the last meeting to present the infor- There are seven buses and one has Vermont’s youth. According to the ~ Since 1984 ~ mation. them already, leaving six buses to be Health Department’s 2009 Vermont Doreen Mears, a school bus driv- equipped. Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 7 per- We care for them all, large and small! er, had asked at the last meeting why Student representative Chelsea cent of eighth graders smoked one or the new buses did not have automatic Martin suggested taking money from more cigarettes during the past 30 Horses, dairy cows, beef cattle, llamas, chains on them this year. She made a the sinking fund for buses to pay for days. Overall, smoking rates for Ver- goats, pigs, sheep, alpacas, dogs, cats . . . passionate plea previously and at this them and defer the cost away from the mont youth have been cut in half meeting to have them installed. She current year. Nobles responded during the past decade. • Veterinary medicine “That’s a great point, Chelsea.” related her experiences of driving a For more information, go to & surgery bus for 10 years and the considerable Emergency response team mem- www.goVKAT.org. safety benefit they provided. bers Liz Perreault and Amy Sykas • Laser surgery Hoffman was concerned about presented the response plan, which • Fellow of the manual chains not being on the buses now includes staff, teachers and visi- American Academy tors. The original plan only included when they leave and the need for them of Veterinary developing on the road. He wanted to students but the committee decided know if it was expected the drivers all persons in the building needed to Acupuncture would have to put them on a bus filled be covered. The current plan is taken • Chinese with students and the safety issues from a book the state published on how Herbal Therapy to handle scenarios. this presented. (Dr. Thompson performing a dental procedure) Both student representative Kyle Teacher-leader Carol Amos said Business cards Weinreich and school director Micha- the plan is constantly being reviewed Donald P. Thompson, DVM, FAAVA el Nobles raised safety concerns about because of the never ending “What if’s” that are thought up. 2089 Laporte Road • Route 100, near airport • Morrisville Among other procedures, from Phone: (802) 888-4201 • www.aesculapianvet.com clearing the halls to evacuating the building, there is an off-site protocol LET US Osborn for students to be evacuated to God- dard College if remaining near the school itself presents a danger. HELP YOU Shows “We’ve had the staff go off site to try the system,” said Bradley. Photographs Merrick Grutchfield brought DESIGN some relief to a budget weary board when she reviewed the mentoring YOURS! At Art House program. She said no property tax CRAFTSBURY — Photographer dollars go to the program. She told the Elinor Osborn has a show of natural directors the Twinfield Together men- scenes taken in Vermont on exhibit toring program provided support to all The Hardwick at the Art House through Feb. 27. fourth through ninth grade children Osborn presents at the First Fri- in Marshfield and Plainfield. Gazette day Artist Talk Feb. 5. The gallery is There are nine new matches and open 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m, Fridays four mentor matches pending. She and Saturdays weekly, or by appoint- said she was expecting to have up to (802) 472-6521 ment. 20 matches by 2011. Currently, there (802) 472-6522 fax For more information, contact are 13 adults in school with the kids, Sarah Mutrux at The Art House, 586- including former teachers, Select 2545, or at [email protected]. Board members and constable.

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Cratsbury Marathon/X-C Skiing Backcourt TO Uhl Edges Reynolds At 50-km Distance by Dave Morse pretty much in that order, but even- to a consistence surface. “The snow god’s were smiling high school relays from 14 different CRAFTSBURY — Weather tually insuring the 30th annual TD Only the 25-km point-to-point on us, I guess you could say,” said school teams and their families returned with a vengeance last week, BankNorth Craftsbury Marathon tour event, with 200 registered, had director of competitions John Brod- cheering them on.” Baseline gripping the entire region with a com- weekend. Craftsbury Outdoor Cen- to be rescheduled for Sunday, March head. “I was particularly excited how There were nearly 200 masters bination of rain, wind, cold and snow ter crews had manicured the layout 7. the 264 (skiers) came together in the in waves of 30-plus to kick off the by Dave Morse competitions under Thursday’s sun. Eli Enman of Huntington had the edge over Jesse Downs of Jericho, 27:58-28:29 in the men’s 10-km. Nina Gavryluk of Gilford, N.H., ran away with the women’s national title in 31:38 and 16th overall. Onion River Dash-for-Cash on Friday was dominated by USA biath- letes under a frigid full moon. Annelisee Cook surprised Susan Dunklee in the women’s “A” final and Hannah Dreissigacker was third. Jordan Bueton beat out Casey Simo- ns among the men. Tim Reynolds of the Crafts- bury Green Team project had to race former UVM All-American and CNSC member Juegren Uhl to the 50-km finish, trailing by a mere five- tenths of a second at the end, 2:30.28-2:30.33. Justin Freeman was Mael LeScouezec, a seventh third. Eli Enman was back in sev- grader at Craftsbury Academy, enth, 2:38.45; Topher Sabot, 15, shovels snow onto the Duck Pond Hazen Union senior Jennie 2:45.56; Marc Gilbertson, Nagano Holloway was named an alter- trail at the Craftsbury Outdoor Olympian, 20, 2:49.57. Center last week. Volunteers from nate to the Vermont Twin State USA biathlon racer Susan the school pushed snow onto the soccer all-stars. She is also wait- Dunklee led the women in 3:01.38; ing on acceptance to Simmons trails in preparation for ski races and Dorcas Wonsavage, 3:07.20. at the end of the week.The lack of College this week and is likely to Hannah Dreisigacker, 3:09.00. Gina snow resulted in many grassy lead the pep band to the AUD for Campoli, 3:42. (Daughter-father), patches on the trails. the basketball tournaments. Kate and Robert Linton, 4:01.37/ Jennie was also a star in Hazen’s 4:25.05, respectively. Lindy Sargent, (photo by Tyler Molleur) New England one-act play her 4:11.31. Linda Ramsdell, 4:4:22.03. junior year. Wave After Wave The college carnival circuit Europe. The national orientering (photo by Vanessa Fournier) picks up again this weekend at Stowe championships will take place next Another wave starts the 10-km U.S. Masters last week Thursday at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center. Eli Enman of Huntington edged Jesse Mountain Resort (alpine) and Trapp week from Marshfield to Sterling Downs of Jericho among 200 entries. TD Bank North Craftsbury Marathon continued through the weekend with nearly 800 contestants. Touring Center (cross country) Fri- College and COC. (photo by Dave Morse) day and Saturday, which is likely to •••• Hazen include Ida Sargent just back from See MARATHON, Page Nine Happenings HARDWICK — Now its a wait- ing game for Jennie Holloway and the Vermont Lions’ Club senior soccer One Pitch, Three Swinging Strikes all-stars. The late Aldo Merusi ranks era. Always engaging and still is for toward the end — Eli Appleton, AD/coach John Sperry’s re- 13th on the all-time coaching list — us who knew him. Murphy Simmons and Dimitri Vasil- search reveals that she is the first 23-8 (.742) at Hardwick Academy for Aldo passed on much to all of iadis — for the first time since 1997. Wildcat in nearly two decades to be the ‘40-’41 seasons, according to The us. Probably none more than his last Mike Osborne, of many hats selected an alternate for the girls’ coach Aaron Hill’s record book. Aldo understudy, A.J. Marro, now in his and men’s hoop coach at Johnson Green Mountain stars. must have thought better of it and 43rd year at the Herald, worthy of the State College, is another who keeps “Jennie is one of the best,” returned to the Rutland Herald for a Morse VPA Hall of Fame. close tracks of the Wildcats. praises Sperry. “Congratulations to long and illustrious career as photo That has included Woodstock “We are snake bit,” said Os- a super Wildcat athlete.” chief. Code — “you must have looked good roll- borne after another narrow setback The last previous choice from Aldo and the Marro brothers — • • — — ing in mud” — still oversized and — (waiting for Wildcats?) — at the Hazen Union School in 1992 was have been the subject of a photo/jour- engaging at 61. A. J. deserves an hands of rival Lyndon State College. Cauncy Adams. Hundreds of seniors nalism exhibit, which runs through by Dave Morse exhibit. “I needed that,” said the coach after play soccer each fall in Vermont. this week at the Chaffee Art Gallery, — • • — — a waiting hug from JSC president • The next spaghetti dinner Rutland. Coach Paul Booth at Norwich Barbara Murphy. final batter on one pitch. prior to basketball at HUS will be Tony Marro, a Pulitzer Prize University took in the three Hazen Get over to see 5 foot, 5 inch “It was so slow,” Aldo would playmaking guard Andy Bousono Wednesday, Feb. 17 between 5 and winning reporter and editor at The Union Wildcats that won the Cadets’ relate to all of us (so as not to pin the 3-on-3 tournament in the fall during from the Philadelphia schoolyards, 6:30 in the cafeteria the night of the New York Times and Newsday, duly noted Aldo’s greatest claim to fame entire rap on Tony), “the batter the past week at Northfield. who could be passing off to Boyd next Danville High boys game, according aside from photographing six presi- swung three times at that one offer- Billy Boyd, Tanner Benjamin season, if it’s not Benjamin. to student-advisor Marvin Prit- dents was a no-hitter against ing.” and Ryan Tatro are on lots of lists. — • • — — chard. Randolph. Otherwise, Aldo truly was a Don’t know if Booth picked up The last word from Lance Hall Reservations may be made by It seems as legend has it, ac- man of distinction, style and wit. on it, but coach Hill had three fresh- — well maybe not the last since this calling the school at 472-6511. Take cording to Marro, Aldo struckout the Even a Norman Rockwell with a cam- men on the court at the same time See MORSE CODE, Page Nine out is available. It will also be senior boys’ night. • The second Danville at Hazen girls basketball games, Hazen Union Boys weathered out last week Thursday, will now be played, Monday, Feb. 8 at the usual times. Prior to that on Don’t Look Now; The Fun Has Just Begun! Saturday, Feb. 6 the Cats go to Har- by Dave Morse gion Rangers, Friday, Feb. 19. away. The Cats are 12-2 with a 10- Hazen’s modern-day win wood Union (South Duxbury), HARDWICK — Don’t look The Wildcats play six in just game win streak, and if you care to streak of 14 to open the ‘96 season is Saturday, Feb. 6 at 1 p.m. to conclude now, but the Wildcats and Rangers the next 16 days starting this evening cast a glance Lake Region is unde- obtainable, but Hardwick Academy’s the consolation round of the U-32 are on a collision course! with Richford High at home. They are feated. 18-0 in ‘62-’63 appears out of reach. Corey Plante Tournament against Coaches don’t like to talk about at Enosburg Falls., Friday, Feb. 5, The pair are likely 1-2 in Divi- Each of those clubs finished 21-2. the Highlanders. it, but the Hazen Union boys are with a pair of early starts at 5:30/7 sion III now that BFA of Fairfax has Coach Aaron Hill can remind The Wildcats also have a home headed for a showdown at the OK p.m. because of the distances. dropped four. Being a 14-team divi- the Wildcats of many pitfalls and make-up Saturday, Feb. 13 with Corral between the past two Division The final six of the regular sea- sion, the first two will get playoff byes slow starts — Northfield High and South Royalton High, their senior III state champions at the Lake Re- son are divided between home and the week of Feb. 22. the Stowe Raiders in the latter cate- night at 5/6:30 just prior to the play- gory the past two times out — at offs the following week. Richford in ‘96. (Assistant coaches Travis Hill and Jamon Renaud don’t like to talk about that one, but look MadDog Notes what it led to.) BERLIN — The monthly meet- The Cats nudged Northfield ing of MadDog Chapter, Trout aside, 63-39; and slipped Stowe, 82- Unlimited, will take place at 7 p.m., Sophomore Katie LaPorte has helped the Hazen Union girls go on a 58, just last week Friday. That was 4-2 run in recent action. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) Thursday at the Steakhouse Restau- after the Marauders made up 14 in rant on the Barre-Montpelier Road. an 18-18 first period and the Raiders Paul Zuchowski will make a shot ahead, 20-18 after one. The presentation on fishing Alaska’s math was pretty simple after that on Hazen Union Girls Moraine Creek. both occasions. MadDog is also conducting Coach Hill turned most of the Everything Looks basic and intermediate fly tieing duties over to Hazen’s powerful in- courses over the next few weeks. side punch of Billy Boyd 60 (26/34) Space is limited and a donation will and Ryan Tatro 41 (17/24) against cover materials and supplies the pair. Yes, 101 points in two con- Like A Playoff Contact Clark Amadon for tests! by Dave Morse After falling behind and rally- They took their turns — Boyd complete information on both ses- HARDWICK — They came ing, Whitney led the Cats with a trio 12 of 15 (around an Adam Whitney sions by calling 1-802-496-7971. within two at one point of reversing of threes and 13 points. Erin Whip- three); and Tatro 10 straight around the season’s most disappointing set- ple chipped in with nine and Maria Alan Therrien’s old fashioned three back at the hands of the Northfield Vasiliadis six more. Hot Stove Is Limited point play to make it 45-34 just be- Marauders, who had to scramble to A switch of tactics from the MONTPELIER — A very lim- fore the half — against Stowe. edge the Hazen Union girls, 33-30, opener allowed the Cats to claim a 13- ited number of tickets remain for the Jarren Scrubb, who was held Saturday. 5 advantage after one, but Hazen Vermont Mountaineers’ hot stove scoreless the first meeting, had 17 of What was to be a two-week, could muster only two points in the league baseball banquet, Saturday, his 24 by halftime when defensive ace five-game card leading up to the play- third. Feb. 6 at the Capitol Plaza at 6 p.m., Tanner Benjamin picked up his sec- offs has now become seven contests Enosburg (7-6) can also be according to GM Brian Gallagher. ond foul and 3:56 remaining in the in the same span, starting last troublesome, but the Cats pestered Robin Roberts, MLB Hall of first frame. evening with the newest rival for the Hornets enough to prove they can Fame, class of ‘72, will be on hand to Hazen 63, Northfield 39 Cats of all stripes in defending D-III challenge, despite a 57-50 setback HAZEN — Whitney 3-0-9, Simmons honor Rob Delaney, the first member champion Lake Region Union. Ev- last week Tuesday on the road. 0-0-0, Richardson 0-0-0, Laggis 2-0- of the Mounties to reach a 40-man erything looks like a playoff. Hazen made up 12 points to rally for 4, Benjamin 2-1-5, LaRose 0-0-0, A scramble by coach Gary Bel- a tie at halftime. roster, with the Twins’ organization. Tatro 7-3-17, Therrien 0-0-0, Apple- Roberts was a member of the lavance’s Cats produced four Jade Desroches had four ton 0-0-0, Hall 1-0-2, Vasiliadis 0-0-0, straight wins after that 40-19 set- Philadelphia Whiz Kids of the early threes among her 25. Vasiliadis and Boyd 13-0-26. back against contending Northfield ‘50s after starring in the Northern Whipple had 17 and 10, respective- HAZEN — 18-20-19- 6 — 63 High the first time. So, two setbacks ly, for Hazen. League at Montpelier, a forerunner N’FIELD — 18- 6-11- 4 — 39 isn’t the worst thing that can happen If nothing else, a trip to BFA/ to the current, 12-team New England Hazen 82, Stowe 58 because the Cats are playing MUCH Fairfax tomorrow evening would be Collegiate Baseball League. HAZEN — Simmons 2-0-4, better, although they dropped to 7- an ideal time to start another streak. The Mounties will present or- Whitney 2-0-6, Richardson 0-0-0, 6. Northfield 36, Hazen 33 ganizational awards and former Red McLeon 2-0-5, Benjamin 3-0-6, Freshman Alyssa Whitney HAZEN — Whitney 5-0-13, Whipple Sox pitcher Skip Lockwood will be a LaRose 0-0-0, Tatro 11-2-24, Ther- made it a one point contest at North- 4-1-9, Ducharme 1-0-2, Vasiliadis 1- guest speaker. Pick And Roll rien 1-1-3, Appleton 0-0-0, Hall 0-0-0, field with the Cats needing to foul to 4-6, J. Brochu 1-1-3. For late ticket information, call Vasiliadis 0-0-0, Boyd 16-2-34. get possession. The Marauder (12-3) HAZEN — 13- 6- 2-12 —33 Patrick Richardson uses a pick by Hazen Union teammate Alan Therrien to drive past the Stowe Raiders. STOWE — 20-16- 8-14 — 58 1-802-229-1614 or go to (photo by Vanessa Fournier) made just enough of their free N’FIELD — 5-13- 8-10 —36 www.thevermontmouintaineers.com. HAZEN —18 -20-27-17 — 82 throws. The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Page Nine

CVL/D-IV/Round Up GMTCC Ties For First Chargers Can Cause Trouble At Farm Show BARRE — Students from the and third, respectively. GMTCC also With 8-7 Record Green Mountain Technical and Ca- received blue ribbons for their maple reer Center tied for first with syrup entries. by Dave Morse Bennington (Windham Regional “They have a lot to be proud of,” CRAFTSBURY — The spreads Career Center) at the winter forest- said program director Marc Luneau. are evident, in particular CVL-D-IV ry contests held in conjunction with There were over 200 contes- both boys and girls. For all they have the Vermont Farm Show at the AUD tants. GMTCC at Lamoille and been through, however, the Crafts- last week. Hazen is 13-time state champion in bury Academy boys can cause trouble Jesse Locke of Waterville and forestry skills competition. on a given night and the playoffs Meghan Luther of Walden were first looming. D.M. The Chargers bounced back again to turn around UCA, 52-34; after falling to Williamstown High, 68-38, running their record to 8-7. Craftsbury had good balance against the Crusaders with Andrew Marckres tossing in 13 and Jason Martin and Mike Menard 11 apiece. Marckres also had 25 against Will- iamstown. •••• Twinfield Union is pointing to both Concord High at home this Fri- day and at once-beaten Williamstown High, 15-1, a week from today. The Trojans are 13-3. They had a key stop of D-III Stowe High School, 53-36, behind sophomore Chad Copeland’s 20. Chris Link and Avery Whitcomb chipped in with 14 and 13, respective- ly. The Trojans also routed Canaan Memorial High, 94-23. Knights of Columbus Brownson Council 1568 annual foul Twinfield had five scorers in double shooting contest winners Sunday were, left to right in figures, led by Nick Harvey, 16; Link, front: Denis LeCours, 10; Kagan Beachum, 11; Daniel 15; Copeland, 14; Whitcomb, 13; and Kish, 11; Leiah Devenger and Ryan Cote, both 12. Middle Ian Young 12. Twinfield Union sophomore Bryanna duPont drives past the Con- row, Jeremy Ducharme and Alexandra McAllister, 13s, •••• cord Wildcats. The Trojans are 12-3. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) and Alyssa Whitney and Grady Thayer, 14s. Back row, The Twinfield girls let one slip organizers Jon Lussier, Janelle Lussier and Brad Allen. away with Concord High, 40-34, Thirty-three took part. The District competition is at 2 dropping the Trojans to 11-4. Bryan- p.m., Sunday, Feb. 14 at Central Vt. Catholic School, na duPont deposited 10. They did contain Canaan Me- Mountain from U-32. Spector, ‘10 Barre. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) Marathon Dartmouth, has switched to biathlon morial High, 58-39, behind Mara Continued From Page Eight Batcheldor, 13; and Victoria Dickin- with great success; and Sargent has son and duPont, 12 apiece. Liz Stephen, Laura Spector made the World U-23s while skiing •••• and Ida Sargent are taking separate for Craftsbury Nordic Ski Team, the In other action, Williamstown routes to Olympic, international and Green Team and Dartmouth as a national success. captain. High handled the Cabot Huskies, 53- th 22. Sadie Marcotte collected 10 for Left off the ‘06 team at Turin, “Don’t look now,” writes Peter 27 Annual Cabot. The Blue Devils also stopped Stephen will be at Vancouver (Fri- Graves for Universal Sports, “but the Craftsbury Academy, 76-35. Hattie day, Feb. 12) after going to Burke fortunes of the U.S. ski team (in par- Brochu had 14 for the Chargers. The ticular nordics) keeps getting better Central Vermont Cabot School boys struggled against and better... and we are not just talk- Concord High, 46-15. ing Vancouver (but) Sochi (Russia, •••• 2014) and beyond.” Around the CVL this week, Graves was writing about Ida’s Cabot’s boys host Williamstown on fourth in the women’s 1.3-km sprints Chad Copeland, a Twinfield sophomore, helps carry the Trojans past at Hinterzarten, Germany at the D-III Stowe High School. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) Friday and the Huskies go to Crafts- bury on Wednesday, Feb. 10. The Junior Worlds last week. Cabot girls tangle with Twinfield Speed is Sargent’s strong suite Union at home on Saturday. Girls as is evident in the sprints, but the Saturday, Feb. 6 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. playoffs come first starting over Pres- junior at Dartmouth was 34th in the idents Week break. 10-km classic two days later. Rebec- Sunday, Feb. 7 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. ca Rorabaugh and Rosie Brennan were 24-26 at the same distance. Adults $6, Children $1 Teammates Caitlin Patterson and Sophie Caldwell were 17-24, re- spectively, at 5-km classic. SPORTS •••• Dartmouth College has a con- tingent of nine at the Vancouver CALENDAR Winter Games from five countries. They are Sara Studebaker (from the Pro Basketball ‘07 NCAA champions) and Spector, Sat., Feb. 6 biathlon; Ben Koons, cross country, Frost Heaves at Rochester (N. Y.) New Zealand; Tucker Murphy, cross Razorsharks, 7:05 p.m. country, Bermuda; Andrew Weibre- cht and Tommy Ford, alpine; and Boys Basketball Gillian Apps and Cherlie Piper, ice Wed., Feb. 3 hockey, Canada; and Patrick Briggs, Richford at Hazen, 5:30/7 p.m. alpine, Canada. (Murphy has trained Thur., Feb. 4 at Craftsbury prior to going to Van- Canaan at Cabot, 5:30/7 p.m. Bob Gray, of the 1968 USA team couver). Fri., Feb. 5 Go to Hazen at Enosburg, 5:30/7 p.m. at Grenoble, France, checks in at www.vancouver2010.com for com- Williamstown at Cabot, COC then wins the M-9 masters plete listings. 5:30/7 p.m. division 10-km. Concord at Twinfield, 5:30/7 p.m. (photo by Dave Morse) Mon., Feb. 8 Craftsbury at Whitcomb, (V, only), The Hardwick Gazette 7 p.m. THANKS Wed., Feb. 10 Peoples at Hazen, 6/7:30 p.m. Morse Code FOR SAYING YOU SAW IT IN ~ Since 1889 ~ Cabot at Craftsbury, 7 p.m. Continued From Page Eight THE HARDWICK GAZETTE Twinfield at Williamstown, appears first at midweek — is he saw Celebrating 120 Years! 5:30/7 p.m. his shadow and thinks Payton Man- Girls Basketball ning did, too. Thur., Feb. 4 “If that’s the case,” said the Hazen at BFA/Fairfax, 6/7:30 p.m. wise one, “it could mean two intercep- Sophomore Shannon Grier of the Cabot Huskies tries to avoid tions.” Throwing to the wrong target, Williamstown’s Brittney Martin, 14. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) Twinfield at Craftsbury, 5:30/7 p.m. I presume. PROPANE The Start Of An Canaan at Cabot, 5:30 p.m. “That’s giving up too many Sat., Feb. 6 points. I’m going big, 38-35, Saints!” Hazen at Harwood (consolation of I think Pierre Garcon makes Outstanding Kitchen... U-32 Corey Plante Tournament), those adjustments. Indy 17, New TANK REFILLS 1 p.m. Orleans 13. Concord at Craftsbury, 11:30 a.m./ Richard is having one of those Delivering On A Promise 1 p.m. Knights of Columbus gatherings if Twinfield at Cabot, 2:30 p.m. you want to see it all. Mon., Feb. 8 — • • — — Danville at Hazen, 6/7:30 p.m. NOTEBOOK — ESPN was (spaghetti supper, 5/6:30 p.m.). taping Abbie Lalime of Lake Region Propane • Heating Oil • Diesel Craftsbury at Whitcomb, (V, only), last evening at Hazen Union for fu- Heating Equipment Installations 5:30 p.m. ture use. 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sentiments that not all mentoring itive everyday role models offer a Mentors programs target “at-risk youth.” In much more wholesome inspiration Continued From Page One Walden School’s mentoring program, than the people seen on television or year. Baker said the process was every student in sixth through eighth music videos. When he signed the OBITUARIES “well-thought out” enough so that the grade has a mentor. proclamation making January Na- majority of the mentor-student rela- Mike Baker said students genuine- tional Mentoring month, Obama tionships have flourished. That ly look forward to the day when their spoke about his own youth, and how process involved the children filling mentor is scheduled to come and hang he remembers the wisdom imparted RICHARD HENRY FOWLER CLIFFORD J. CHOQUETTE out forms describing their interests, out, and thus the program strives to by people he looked up to. and mentors with similar interests keep the visits consistent. The student “As tutors, coaches, teachers, vol- CAMBRIDGE — Richard Henry just he and Carol and oftentimes his Clifford J. Choquette, 59, of West were introduced to the students. Fowler, of Cambridge, died peaceful- brother and sister-in- law Donald and Burke, passed away on Sunday, Jan. and his or her older friend will usually unteers, and friends, mentors commit Martha Dubuque, currently the just stay on school grounds, playing their time and energy to kids who may ly on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, with Ethel Williams would venture to 24, 2010, at The Pines Rehabilitation principal at the Walden School, start- family by his side. Maine. A favorite trip was always a and Health Center in Lyndon follow- games or just talking. There are field otherwise lack a positive, mature in- ed the mentoring program at HES trips where the mentors and the chil- fluence in their lives,” he said. “Many Richard was born in Burlington trip to Wells or Ogunquit, Maine. In ing a brief illness. more than 20 years ago. Her model on Dec. 24, 1935, to Perrin Bates and addition to traveling and car racing, He was born June 18, 1950, in dren will go apple picking or ice skating. of us are fortunate to recall a role paired every sixth grader at the school There is a trip planned for the end of this model from our own adolescent years Marion Ellen (Grow) Fowler. He he also greatly enjoyed reading and Morrisville, the son of Rolland and with a mentor, with two students per graduated from Essex Junction High spending time at camp in Stannard, Frances (Condon) Choquette. He at- school year to go to Agape Hill Farm and who pushed us to succeed or pulled us mentor. Dubuque said she concen- see the llamas. back from making a poor decision. We School in 1953. He worked in con- especially with the children and tended schools in Morrisville, trated on the sixth grade because it is struction with his good friend Jud grandchildren present. He also had Stannard and Greensboro. “They know what day their men- carry their wisdom with us through- a transition from elementary to mid- tor is coming, and they really look out our lives, knowing the unique and Payea of Plattsburgh, N.Y. In 1957, a great passion for deer hunting and He worked at Dolgin’s Auto Parts dle school. he went to work at the newly opened ice fishing. for several years and then began self- forward to it,” Baker said. timeless gift of mentorship.” “I chose to start it with sixth grad- President Obama noted that pos- IBM plant where he worked for 12 Richard is survived by his loving employment as a woodsman with his ers because my goal was to support years. He spent two years in the Army wife of 48-1/2 years, Carol, and his horses Diamond and King for many them as young adolescents,” she said. and several years in the National beloved children, Glenn Michael and years until illness in recent years “That is a challenging time.” industry, when people aren’t build- Guard Reserves. his wife, Marie, of Hyde Park, Craig prevented him from doing what he Dubuque said the mentoring pro- Timber ing houses, it affects the spruce and On July 8, 1961, he married Car- Thomas and his wife, Jennifer, of loved. His favorite pastime was going gram served numerous purposes: to Continued From Page One fir sales.” Hardwood sales are also ol Ann Williams at Holy Family Hyde Park, Brent Ray and his wife, around visiting his many friends and create a relationship between the The Hardwick Log Yard is one Church in Essex Jct. He was a mem- Darcie, of Hartsville, S.C., and Karen family, enjoying a good meal and con- community and the school; to “create of 12 TRG uses to store timber be- affected, because fewer people are ber of the Ethan Allen Lodge of the Elizabeth and her husband, Robert versation with them. Clifford J. Choquette authentic connections with the out- fore shipping them to one of those buying furniture or installing wood Masons in Essex Jct. Wescom, of Hyde Park. He also leaves He was predeceased by his moth- side world;” and to build self esteem two mills. According to TRG gener- floors. There will be no calling hours. He found that the construction behind his treasured grandchildren er, Frances Choquette, on Oct. 11, for young adolescents. al manager Allan Ryder, Log Yard Drive has certainly Cremation arrangements have been business was his career of choice. Dustin, Cole and Ross Fowler, Kay- 2001, and a brother, Michael, in 1949. The current mentors at HES un- Hardwick’s yard has been one of its seen its share of logs stacked up over entrusted to Pearsons Funeral With his good friend Edward “Ted” la, Eliza, Sarah-Marie, EmiLee, Clifford is survived by his father, derwent a training session in most successful over the two de- the years since 1987, when TRG Home, Lyndonville. A summer grave- Baker, he founded B&F Builders Madison, Anna and Cady Ann Fowl- Rolland; three brothers and two sis- September, led by Peter Ingvoldstad, cades. (then known as Wood Tech) started side memorial service will be held at which they ran for many years. In er, and Miranda, Cassandra and ters, including Ronald Choquette and the programming coordinator for the In busy years, Ryder said, as storing logs there. Demers said he the convenience of the family at St. 1976, he decided to try his hand at Andrea Wescom. He is also survived wife, Barbara, of Lakeland, Fla.; Lamoille Valley Mentoring Partner- many as 325 different suppliers recalls a time when there was as Teresa’s Cemetery in Hyde Park. storekeeping and for several years by his brother James E. and wife, Reginald Choquette and wife, Ber- ship, to which the HES mentoring bring their logs to TRG’s Hardwick much as 7 million board feet in the ran a store in Waterville with the help Susan, of Mobile, Ala., and sister tha, of Cordova, Tenn.; Ernest program belongs. Ingvoldstad, also location. The people who bring in yard, seven times the current of his wife and children. He soon went Carolyn R. and her husband, Claude Choquette and wife, Susan, of East relatively new to mentoring, said hav- logs range from professional log- amount. Timber prices were high- back to construction and started his Perry, of Williston. He leaves many Liverpool, Ohio; Muriel Potter and CARD OF THANKS ing a solid role model at an early age ging contractors to landowners er then, too. Right now, the market own business in which his sons and nieces, nephews, grandnieces and husband, Grover, of Lyndonville; and Thank you to all who donated can ensure a child gets on a right track selling small numbers of trees from may be picking up again, but prices daughter were employed at various nephews and brothers and sisters-in- Rosanna Lester (his twin) and hus- the wonderful door prizes: toward success in school and later in their property. In one case, Ryder are low, at $250 per 1,000 board feet. times. law. He leaves behind his birthday band, Robert, of Northfield; as well as Agape Hill Farm donated a certif- life. said a person brought a few logs over “We’ve paid a lot more before,” He loved auto racing and served sharing, best buddy, Chester Jenkins many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces icate for a Llama Walk for two, “We know the U.S. happens to be in his station wagon. Demers said. on the crew of Steve Poulin on the of Missouri; Ted Baker of Tennessee; and nephews. which was won by Sandy Buck of the best at putting people in prison, But business at TRG’s Ryder said he is “cautiously op- ACT circuit for several years. He then Kenneth “Skip” Horner Jr. of Jeffer- Buck’s Furniture. and more than 90 percent of males in Hardwick log yard — and in the log- timistic” about the market for logs. served on Beaver Dragon’s crew for a sonville; Gordon Horner of Underhill; Buck’s Furniture donated a prison never finished high school,” he ging business in general — had all In the past month, the new building few years after Steve stopped driving. Steve Poulin of Morgan; Pete Cyr. of CARD OF THANKS I’d like to thank the many gift bag of items won by Susan said. “Some of our kids don’t have but ceased in the past couple of market has picked up steam, and One or more of his sons was usually Derby, Gary Greenwood of Essex and Jarzyna of Hardwick Publishing. enough support from adult relation- years, after the economy entered the lumber mills are asking for more by his side. their wives and many other good and family members and friends who sent me cards, emails,flowers, Connie’s Kitchen donated a ships. I’m a very strong believer that the recession, Ryder said. logs. Richard enjoyed traveling. He faithful friends, as well as his kitty scrumptious pie, which was won mentoring helps kids who aren’t “(The years) 2008 and 2009 were “The demand is there, which and Carol took many fun filled trips friend Smokey. Richard was prede- food, careboxes. Also thanks for the many phone calls I received by Patrick Larsen of Larsen Ap- graduating from high school.” very tough years in the forest prod- helps,” Ryder said. “Now we’re just with his parents. In their later years, ceased by his oldest son, Brian, in plied Earth Science. Ingvoldstad said over the past ucts industry,” Ryder said. waiting for the prices to go up 1983, his father, Perrin, in 1990 and and all the prayers for me dur- ing my stay at Copley Hospital. Northstar Publishing donat- three decades, high school graduation “Because it is tied to the housing again.” his mother, Marion, in 1998. ed an advertisement in the rates have jumped considerably, and Contributions in Richard’s name The kind deeds continue while recuperating here in my home. Kingdom Guide, which (along he attributes mentoring programs as Pre-Arranged Funerals would be welcome at the St. Albans with a chamber tote-bag and T- playing at least a small role in that. Dialysis Unit, 8 Crest Road, St. Al- Your kindness will be remem- bered. shirt) was won by Tim Nisbet of Erica Baker, director of the Hard- Affordable Cremations bans, VT 05478. Greensboro Garage. wick Area Community Coalition, said Arrangements are in care of des I’d like to say a special thank you to my husband, Larry for Vermont Glass Workshop do- the children who have mentors are Groseilliers Funeral Home of Hard- nated a blown glass ornament not necessarily in danger of going des GROSEILLIERS wick and Johnson. making things easier for me since I came home with all of his won by Hardwick Kiwanis. down the wrong path in life. In fact, Funeral Homes extra help. Willey’s Store donated a large she said, “everyone can benefit” from Fondly, gift basket of locally made prod- an older role model, or just someone John des Groseilliers Darleena Dimick ucts, which was won by Linda to bond with, outside the family. It Ramsdell of Galaxy Bookstore doesn’t even have to be an adult; one Hardwick Johnson THANKS and Claire’s. of the mentors at HES is a Hazen Church Street Main Street Maria Roosevelt Union basketball player who comes FOR SAYING YOU SAW IT IN Heart of Vermont Chamber down on his lunch break to shoot 472-5541 635-2606 THE HARDWICK GAZETTE of Commerce hoops with his “mentee.” www.accreditedhearing.com SUBSCRIBE Dubuque echoed Erica Baker’s

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Water Use ordinance will become the of the first places her father went was in schools when she was a teacher, Merger Water Use ordinance of the Town of Potter to the church close to their home. and her Christmas programs always BIRTHS The Continued From Page One Cabot on the effective merger date. Continued From Page One Greensboro snatched her away included music from all countries. the assets and liabilities of the town. The merger plan states it will other churches as well. It was natu- from Radio City Music Hall in New She had someone explain Chanukah Hardwick Gazette The village water department will be become effective at midnight on Dec. ral for her to go to rehearsals. York during the summer when she and festival of lights to her students. Samuel Alexander Wood managed by the town and operated 31, 2010 if approved by the voters of “I just naturally fooled around,” was a young woman. The minister at She enjoys all music with a par- David and Stephanie Wood of under the current contract with Si- Potter said referring to the pedal the village, the voters of the town and the Riverside Church in New York tiality to classical, especially John Hardwick are pleased to announce mon Operation Systems. The Village the Legislature. board. “I studied a bit and learned City, who vacationed in Greensboro, Sibelius Bach. As an accompanist, how to use my feet.” the birth of a son, Samuel Alexander thought it was nice to have 15 or 20 Potter said she “got more into the Wood, Jan. 26, 2010 at Central Ver- In third grade, she learned to play young people come to Greensboro to piano keyboard. mont Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds VILLAGE OF CABOT RESIDENTS the recorder and “how to blow.” In sing. They gave two concerts at the “I was playing for Sunday School Wilkes Barre, music was an impor- GUCC. The NYC call came too late. when I was 12 or 13 years old.” 15 ounces and was 21 inches long. He NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING tant part of the curriculum. When the Potter recalls her early teaching Potter says, the Greensboro has a brother, Trenton, and a sister, Public hearings will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, superintendent of school came once career with four grades being in one “church was an important part of Taylor. and 7 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2010, at the Willey Building, 3084 a year to the school, he would call on room. When a music teacher was one’s life. In the summer we would fill Main Street for VILLAGE RESIDENTS to discuss the proposed Plan a child to sing something, not seen needed, she observed in the class- the choir loft.” of Merger of the Village of Cabot into the Town of Cabot. before, and sight read the music. room and took professional Welsh emigrants brought their Cabot Village Trustees The family moved to Newark, workshops. vocal tradition of the “Gymanfa Carl Bean N.J., when she was a teenager. One Christmas crèche were allowed Ganu,” a festival of hymn singing, to Fred Ducharme America. About 20 years ago, Potter Ed Fox and her daughter, Bronwyn Massé, attended a Cymanfa Ganus in Cin- cinnati and were sponsored by the GUCC. Local Welsh associations host the festivals. The international Cymanfa Ganu was renamed: North WOLCOTT TRANSFER STATION American Festival of Wales. Work- Auctions shops are held on everything CHANGE IN HOURS “Welsh,” including learning Welsh Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. pronunciations to sing the hymns. Sunday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The festival ends with two concerts, Estate Auction of the late Mark Towle of Barre, Vt. each with 16 or more hymns. Potter February 6 • Preview at 9 a.m. • Auction at 11 a.m. We now accept re-usable recyclables and her daughter participated in 42-inch Panasonic HD Plasma TV, SV2000 DVD recorder w/ video cassette recorder, for just a $1 for a 30 gallon bag. these events for 13 years. Potter studied at Goddard and wooden glass-front TV stand, burgundy leather recliner, couch, floor lamp w/ duck Free take away in our new shed participated in its music program lamp shade, wooden desk plant stand, Lasko air filtration fan, day-light lamp, cherry No electronics please! during spring break where she per- coffee table w/ rising top, cherry entertainment cabinet, cherry bookshelf, brown formed as soloist at concerts. She trout chest, floor lamp w/ dove lamp shade, cedar chest, cherry end table, 2 Heritage holds a professional certificate from kayaks, map chest, vintage iron car, fan, Aloha breeze fan, rod iron candle holder, Goddard and has studied at Johnson decorative trees, wood holder, fireplace accessories, tools, Skill saw, misc. tools, State College and University of Ver- table lamp, pots and pan rack, cherry bath, cherry glass front bathroom cabinet, TOWN AND VILLAGE OF CABOT RESIDENTS mont. She was a long-time member cherry plant stand, rod iron wine holder, wooden bowls, wooden school desk, light- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING of the Barre Choraleers and formed houses, cast iron door stops, wooden school desk w/ American flag, oak end table, Public hearings will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, a barbershop quartet with friends. wooden toy chest, cot, dolly, 4 wooden bar stools, children's school desk, oak office and 6 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2010, at the Willey Building, 3084 chair, oak office chair, 13-inch Samsung TV, chest of drawers, Frigidaire washer, Frigidaire dryer, entrance table, decorative fan-light, dresser, mirror, pine bookshelf, Main Street for TOWN RESIDENTS (which includes Village residents) STATE OF VERMONT DISTRICT OF CALEDONIA side table, Lazy chair, ladder chair, humidifier, misc. books, coat and hat rack, Kenmore to discuss the proposed Plan of Merger of the Village of Cabot into the refrigerator, Craftsman utility trailer, wood splitter, step ladder, 2 Craftsman tool chests, PROBATE COURT Town of Cabot. DOCKET NO. CP209-173-T pressure washer, push lawn mower, Craftsman snow blower, bunk bed w/ desk, brand new Advanced Hawk titanium full-face motorcycle helmet XL model H6190 Cabot Board of Selectmen IN RE THE ESTATE OF Caleb Pitkin, Chairman Lawrence Sholan color - titanium, brand new DPT Blake silver tribal half helmet large model T69-T7 Larry Gochey LATE OF Hardwick, VT color - black and silver tattoo, brand new DOT classic leather look half face helmet NOTICE TO CREDITORS XL model X116 color - brand new black leather, men's premium motorcycle easy-fit Ted Domey chaps with zipper on thigh size 34 color - black model B7552, adult petite life jacket, To the creditors of the estate of Lawrence Sholan late of Hardwick, VT. Kidder life jacket, adult large Sterns life jacket, adult medium Sterns life jacket, Home Interiors framed prints, Yamaha electric keyboard with stool, wooden bobbins, Yamaha I have been appointed as personal represen- tative of the above named estate. All creditors P7000 record player, Sony automatic stereo turntable system PS-LX110, Haier mini- having claims against the estate must present fridge, Mr. Beer home microbrewery system, Thermos Grill2Go propane, fans, hu- Bronwyn Potter was all smiles at her 60th anniversary celebration at their claims in writing within four months of the midifiers, electric heater, window fan, patio furniture, lawn chairs, bunk bed, solid SUBSCRIBE to the Gazette! the Greensboro United Church of Christ in 2006. She will be honored first publication of this notice. The claim must oak dining room table and chairs, Navajo painting, karaoke machine, RCA 5-disc CD Sunday afternoon with a retirement party to which the public is be presented to me at the address listed below changer stereo system, Sony home theater system, glassware, Tupperware, pots invited. (courtesy photo) with a copy filed with the register of the Probate and pans, VCR and DVD combo, Panasonic boom box, oak office chair. Check out Court. The claim will be forever barred if it is our website for pictures and updates: www.jenkinsauctionservice.com. BIDS WANTED not presented as described within the four month deadline. Auctioneers: Blake Jenkins Jr. The Town of Hardwick is seeking bids on a 1985 International S1700 Dated: Jan. 25, 2010 and Kirby Parker Diesel Pumper/Tanker. 9.0 liter/8 cylinder with 168,945 miles. Mile- Director of Signed Daniel P. Hill Terms: Cash, good check, Discover, Print Name: Daniel P. Hill age on engine is substantially less. Excellent condition . This truck Nursing Address: 1842 Hardwick St. MasterCard and Visa cannot be sold for fire service. The truck is available for inspection at East Hardwick, VT 05836 6% sales tax and 5% buyer's premium Telephone: (802) 472-6823 the Town of Hardwick Highway Department Garage at 155 Cream- Greensboro Nursing Home Complimentary coffee will be provided. is seeking a dynamic Name of the Publication: Hardwick Gazette Bring your travel cup!! ery Road, Hardwick. First Publication Date: Jan. 27, 2010 Director of Nursing for our Second Publication Date: Feb. 3, 2010 217 Zabarsky Road, Minimum bid will be $2,000. All bids need to be mailed or brought St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 to the Town Manager’s Office, Memorial Building, 20 Cburch 30-bed nonprofit SNF. BSN or higher desired. Experience Address of Probate Court: preferred, but will train. The ideal candidate will have excellent Probate Court, District of Caledonia Off I-91 Exit 22, from Route 5 look for St., P.O. Box 523, Hardwick 05843 by Feb. 22, 2010, at 4 p.m. P.O. Box 406 signs near Price Chopper. Bids must be in a sealed envelope with the word “Bid” on the out- written and verbal communication skills and be a team player. St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 side. Bids will be opened on Feb. 24, 2010, at 1 p.m. in the third floor Must work well with medical staff and other departments. Send meeting room of the Memorial Building. resume in confidence to Lance W. Comfort, administrator, The truck is sold as-is and carries no warranties. Greensboro Nursing Home, 47 Maggie's Pond Road, Greensboro, VT 05841. The Hardwick Gazette

HARDWICK DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD CLASSIFIED Craftsbury Community Care Center NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING is seeking an Activities Director for 36 hours per DEADLINE: MONDAY AT NOON - PAID IN ADVANCE A public hearing before the Hardwick Development Review week. This position requires a creative, energetic Board will be held at the Memorial Building on Tuesday, Feb- CLASSIFIEDS MAY NOT BE SUBMITTED BY PHONE ruary 23, 2010 beginning at 7:15 p.m. to consider the follow- individual with a commitment to providing stimu- ing applications: lating activities to our residents as well as a con- nection to the larger community. Excellent com- FOR RENT EMPLOYMENT 1. Conditional Use Hearing - Permit Amendment - (Application ARE YOU OUT THERE? Lamoille Home #2010-002) 7:15 - Vermont Food Venture Center is requesting a munication skills are required. Benefits are included. HARDWICK: Two bedroom, wood floors, off street parking, close to town, $750.00 Health & Hospice is seeking a full time RN. MOVING permit amendment for application #2009-006. For an interview, contact Kathleen Thibodeau at everything included. Black Ink Property This may be your chance to be challenged Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. ¤¤ 4464(a)(1)(C) and 4471(a), participation Management, (802)-223-8965. (12-16 by the variety of patients we serve; stretch (802) 586-2414. TFN) your clinical skills; enjoy autonomy and in this local proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any become a lap top wizard. Weekend work SALE subsequent appeal. Craftsbury Care Center has an opening for a Di- HARDWICK VILLAGE - On Church St. required. Interested at all? Call Tammy at The above application(s) are available for inspection at the Hardwick etary Assistant. This position sets up meals on - remodeled 2 bedroom, 2 bath 802-888-4651 or email [email protected]. (2-3) Memorial Building. Persons wishing to be heard may do so in per- apartment, repainted, bright and clean. wheels and prepares and serves the salad bar for HOME SWEET HOME - It’s where folks son, or be represented by an authorized agent or attorney at the LP gas heat included. Electric by tenant. our residents. The hours are 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., $750/month. 802-244-6465. (2-10) want to spend their golden years. You can hearing(s). make this wish come true with work as a Communications regarding the above applications may be filed in Monday through Friday. For an interview, contact Personal Care Attendant. Everyday writing with the Hardwick Development Review Board at the Town household tasks from running errands to Kathleen Thibodeau at (802) 586-2414. REAL ESTATE folding clothes fill your time and leave you Manager's Office in the Hardwick Memorial Building prior to the SOUTH WOODBURY, 7-room cape, ca. feeling good about what you do. Lamoille scheduled hearing(s). 1800. Hand-hewn beams, and some wide- Home Health & Hospice, 802-888-4651 or BIG MOVING SALE, Saturday, Feb. 6, By: Karen Vogan Holmes, Zoning Administrator board floors. Needs some “sprucing up”; but [email protected]. (2-10) 9 - 5. Furniture and Antiques: Thonet potential for a charming home. Attached 2- Bentwood chairs, bookcases, brass story garage and barn, 3/4+/- acre. $87,000. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - take the bed; Appliances: new dryer, washer, Sybil I. Miller, Broker. 802-223-5510. (2-3) challenge of home care! Every day is as Kenmore bottom freezer refrigerator; PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE different as the wonderful people you’ll Tools: Rockwell contractor’s saw, meet. Services are home based so Craftsman shaper, jointer and lathe, HERBICIDE USE NOTIFICATION FOR SALE professional judgment and autonomy are yard tools, 40’ aluminum ladder, hand Vermont utilities maintain electric line rights-of-way with several methods, including the selective use of herbicides on trees and DirecTV, free $100 Visa Card, free 6 highly valued. 20-30 hours per week. Call tools; artwork and framed prints; brush. They also encourage low-growing shrubs and trees which will crowd tall-growing species and, thus, minimize the use of herbicides. The application of herbicides may start as early as April 1. Requests to utilities for notice by mail, however, must months HD, free shipping, $26 off 12 Tammy at 802-888-4651 or on-line hardware; small appliances; electronics be made by February 15. months, local retailer, Jost Electronics 888- application at lhha.org. (2-3) and A/V equipment. 1634 Montgomery The Public Service Board requires Vermont utilities to carry out vegetation management techniques which allow maintenance of 5678. (11-25 TFN) Road, East Hardwick. 472-6569. (12- electrical systems in a cost-efficient manner. SERVICES 3) The types of herbicide treatment used to keep utility lines clear are: stump, injection, basal, soil and foliar. These are the FIREWOOD for sale. Log length, clean - common methods used, although they may not all be used by the utility in your town. Landowners have the options of requesting 533-2625. (2-3) herbicide treatment on cut stumps only, or that no herbicide be used at all. In the latter case, an administrative fee would have to ALEX HINSON - Heating oil - Kero- be paid to the utility. Only electric utility rights-of-way which have tall-growing tree species with the potential of threatening the sene - Furnace Cleanings - 24 Hour electric utility system are treated. GUINEA PIG CAGE with water bottles, pellet dispenser, corner litter tray, exercise Burner Service - Good Prices. Fast Utilities advertise by radio and newspaper prior to herbicide applications on all lines. Lines usually are treated only once in a Services. 563-2042. (3-31) Classifieds four- to six-year period depending on the specific management cycle of the utility. Please check with your utility regarding the ball and 1/2 bale of pine shavings. Cage cycle of a particular line. originally $40. Asking $25. for all. Call Su- ALL TYPES ROOFING and Roof Shoveling. Work! Some utilities use metal letters and numbers on distribution and transmission line poles. Other use them only on transmission san 472-6521 evenings. (2-3) lines. The letters, such as V.E.C. (Vermont Electric Co-operative), or V.E.L.C.O. (Vermont Electric Power Company), are not Call Jim 586-2251. (3-31) found on every pole. A check of several poles on a line should aid you in determining whether poles are marked and which utility is the owner. Persons owning or occupying land within 1,000 feet of a utility right-of-way may request in writing that the utility notify then individually my mail anytime, but at least 30 days prior to treatment of the line with herbicides. The landowner or resident is responsible for contacting the utility, in writing, to request placement on the mailing list. The utility should be CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT provided with sufficient information as to the exact location of the residence and land. It is the duty of each landowner or resident to make the utility aware of the location of any potentially affected water supply, and any environmentally sensitive Classified ads must be paid in advance. The charge is 25¢ per word; $5.00 minimum charge areas where herbicide application ought to be avoided. CONTACT YOUR ELECTRIC UTILITY WITH QUESTIONS OR SUBMIT THE COUPON PROVIDED per week; $2 additional charge per week for border. Classified tear sheets are $2.00 each. If you have further questions, contact: Plant Industry Division, Agency of Agriculture Consumer Affairs and Public Information DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS IS MONDAY AT NOON Phil Benedict, Director Department of Public Service - PAID IN ADVANCE. ¥ CLASSIFIEDS MAY NOT BE SUBMITTED BY PHONE. 116 State St., Montpelier, VCT 05602 112 State St., Montpelier, VT 05602 1-802-828-2431 1-800-622-4496 or 1-800-828-2811 COUPON FOR PERSONAL REQUEST Name Town/City of Affected Property AD TO READ AS FOLLOWS Street Address Telephone Number (Home) Town (Work) State Zip Code O.K. to use Work Number: Yes ❏ No ❏ Electric Account Number Best Time to Call Property of Concern: ❏ Year-round Residence ❏ Summer Residence ❏ Commercial Property ❏ Water Supply ❏ Land ❏ Other

Line and Pole Identification: Utility Initials Numbers Number of weeks to run Amount enclosed Sorry, NO REFUNDS. We need all of this information in order to determine if you qualify for personal notification. If information is unobtainable, please state why. Use an extra sheet of paper if you need more space. VELCO10 RETURN TO YOUR LOCAL UTILITY MAIL TO: The Hardwick Gazette ¥ P.O. Box 367 ¥ Hardwick, Vermont 05843. Page Twelve The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, February 3, 2010

dyniak added evaluations are “prob- the future, with fewer employees and Copley Employees Policy ably the most important discussion programs. Continued From Page One you’ll have as a principal.” “We have an opportunity to high- BUSINESS BRIEFS principal must sit in every teacher’s In other news from the principal, light what we’re going to do, Support Haiti classroom for a total of 90 minutes, Quinn suggested trying to bridge the cognizant it’s going to be leaner,” he observing student and teacher inter- MORRISVILLE — A handful of atric hospital. school with the community by form- said. actions and taking notes. Then there ing new committees or bolstering employees at Copley Hospital took The employees learned about the is an hour of “post-observation dis- the lead in spearheading an effort to fund from hospital neurologist Dr. Souers Joins Veterinary Service existing ones. She handed out a sheet cussion.” All told, each evaluation of possible committees for the board provide financial support to a sister Jean Marie Prunty. She is a friend of HYDE PARK — Dr. Beth S. interests is an interest in radiology takes up at least four hours of the hospital in haiti. Working with Cop- Rev. Rich Frechette, an American to look at between Monday and the Souers has joined the Lamoille Val- (x-rays and ultrasound) and surgery. principal’s and each teacher’s time. next meeting, Feb. 15. Some of those ley’s chaplain, Alden Launer, physician and priest, who is the nation- ley Veterinary Services. A native New Englander, her And Quinn has to repeat the process numerous ideas include: family/ employees can direct their financial al director of Nuestros Peque os A 2009 graduate of Ross Univer- first exposure to veterinary medicine for each of the school’s roughly 25 school dialogue; diversifying foreign support to TDBank in Morrisville Hermanos in Haiti and medical direc- sity School of Veterinary Medicine in was as a high school student work- staff. language choices; and physical fit- where a special fund, “The Haitian tor of St. Damien Hospital. The Saint Kitts, West Indies, her last year ing at a veterinary hospital in Hyde Interim superintendent George ness and healthy choices. Health Clinic Re-Building Fund,” organization also runs Kay Saint Ger- was spent at the Ohio State Univer- Park, N.Y. Souers and her partner, Burlison asked for a “reality check,” Board member Niall McCallum has been set up to help rebuild St. maine, an older hospital in Ptionville. sity of Veterinary Medicine, Mike, share their Morrisville home noting that one administrator doing noted that since the school has elim- Rental Cars Damien Hospital, Haiti’s only pedi- Frechette reported the older hos- Columbus, Ohio for clinical rota- with four dogs. When not at work, she all the assessing — on top of the day- inated its elementary athletics pital is in ruins, while about half of .tions. Among her small animal may be found skiing and hiking. to-day workload involved in running program to save money in the oper- $29.95/day the outer perimeter walls of St. a school — can be taxing. ating budget, it might behoove the Damien collapsed. Nonetheless, “Trying to do all this is a chal- school to start early on a communi- medical care is being given at St. Durand Joins Pall Spera lenge, even on a good day,” Burlison ty/school physical fitness committee Damien and via several street clin- MORRISVILLE — Bob Durand said. He suggested spreading evalu- in order to ensure sports for the 472-6555 ics the organization has established. has joined the team of sales profes- ations out over an entire year, younger children next year. In addition to financial support, sionals at Pall Spera Company starting in April and running Quinn noted the school’s Farm To 533-7110 several of Copley’s medical providers Realtors in the Morrisville office. through the following March. It School program is a good example of We welcome payment volunteered their help. Physician as- Durand has been coming to Ver- would take up parts of two different involving the community with the "Imported Cars by credit card. sistant Nella Wennberg of Mansfield mont most of his life to hunt, fish, fiscal years, but it would ensure staff school. Regarding that program, the Are Not Foreign To Us." Orthopaedics departs this week, canoe, hike and ski. He currently has members have their evaluations board approved Quinn to hire Amy VISA and MasterCard joining a group of providers working a home in Hardwick and has a hunt- come the time for contract renewals. Hornblas as the Farm to School co- accepted for with Partners in Health. Wennberg ing camp in the Lowell Mt. Range. Those contracts are signed by ordinator. Hornblas has also worked subscriptions and will be volunteering at a hospital set The former secretary of environ- April 15 each year. for AWARE in Hardwick, and she advertising. up in Jimani, a border town with mental affairs for the Board chair Chris Tormey, who will work at Cabot part-time to help Haiti on the western side of the Do- Commonwealth of Massachusetts, teaches science at Lamoille Union bring local foods to the cafeteria. THE HARDWICK GAZETTE minican Republic. Registered nurse Durand managed the five environ- High School, said LUHS conducts its Tormey advised the board to start Susan Lucas and anesthesiologist mental agencies including the state’s staff evaluations on a three-year cy- thinking about how to go about com- (802) 472-6521 Colleen Parker are also planning to air and water regulatory agency, fish cle, and suggested Cabot School do municating with the community at volunteer in the very near future. and wildlife, forests and parks and the same. the annual school meeting, which has agriculture. He has served in the “I think you have a good plan,” been scheduled this year for March Business cards Massachusetts State Senate as ma- Tormey said, “but you’ve got to make 1, the evening before Town Meeting. jority whip and chaired the it doable.” The move was enacted in order to Environment and Agriculture com- Robert Durand Quinn said she would like to com- allow more people to attend the meet- mittees. plete 10 evaluations between now ing. Tormey suggested treating the He is president of Durand and Heritage Foundation. He is a former and mid-April, noting that some meeting as a question-and-answer LET US Anastas Environmental Strategies, member of the board of The Land teachers who feel they are in danger period, instead of the annual board an environmental permitting and Trust Alliance. of being RIF’ed have requested the presentation about what’s happen- Main Street Lower Wolcott Street government affairs company, and is Durand may be reached at 888- assessments. ing in the school. Especially since the HELP YOU Greensboro Hardwick a member of the Board of Trustees of 1102 or Board member Roman Koko- school will be operating differently in 533-2221 472-6555 the Nature Conservancy and presi- [email protected]. His DESIGN dent of the board of the Outdoor office is at 200 Park St. 06 Kia Spectra EX, 4 dr., Sdn., A/T, A/C, CD, CC, P/W, P/L ...... $6,950. 04 Kia Optima LX, 4 dr., Sdn., 5 spd., A/C, CD, CC, P/W, P/L ...... $5,200. 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