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CALAIS: JULY 7 DECLARING INDEPENDENCE: alais resident Chris Miller, who hosts Csome of the town’s Independence Day festivities, notes the small-town, home-spun nature of this event: “The parade goes from Curtis Pond to the Maple Corner Store, turns around, and passes itself, returning to Curtis Pond. The whole parade is an eighth of a mile long, including doubling back.” Calais’s low-key community celebration is EVENTS set for Saturday, July 7. It starts with the dou- Here in Washington County, bling-back parade at 3 p.m. and also includes other afternoon festivities. There’ll be things we take more than one day to to do for kids, a bocce-ball tournament, celebrate the anniversary of our and, after appetites have worked up from the tournament, a community potluck at 6 p.m. nation’s independence. From followed by bluegrass music at about 7 p.m. Friday, July 29, in Waterbury and finally, at dusk, fireworks and sparklers. to Saturday, July 7, in Calais, Calais parade. Photo courtesy of Chris Miller. central Vermonters put on a host of events ranging from CABOT: JULY 4 the traditional parade, chicken barbeque and fireworks to alk to Wayne and Wendy Barnett of Cabot, and Tyou find out that, not surprisingly for a small town, more unusual happenings, Cabot’s celebration has been a bit of a family affair. Of like a Civil War encampment, the town’s Fourth of July celebration, Wayne says, “My father used to run it, then [Wendy’s] mother ran them; a bocce-ball tournament and now [Wendy] does.” There’s been a little change over a Democracy Tent. Read on the years: In his father’s day, Wayne remembers being told, the village would do a “beef in the ground” the for the scoop on this most way others now do pigs or turkeys (similar to an old- American of holidays in Cabot, fashioned “bean hole”), wrapping the meat in a moist Calais, Montpelier, Roxbury, cloth, like burlap, and burying it in a bed of hot coals covered with dirt from the pit for a long, slow roasting. Stowe, Warren, Waterbury These days, Cabot hosts a chicken barbecue at the rec and Worcester. In addition to field, instead. The present-day celebration also includes a parade on the town events, the Thunder Main Street at 11 a.m., yard and rummage sales from Road SpeedBowl will have 8 to 2 p.m., historical society exhibits at the society’s building on Main Street, the chicken barbecue at noon, fireworks on Thursday, July 5. and games and live music at the rec field following the parade. Cabot parade in July 1958. Photo courtesy of Wendy Barnett.

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MONTPELIER: JULY 3 “ y favorite thing is walking State Street among all the vendors to see Mwho’s selling what,” said Montpelier Alive Executive Director Phayvanh Luekhamhan. “Always look forward to fried dough every year and hot dogs and cotton candy, all [the] usual festival things. . . . I love being in the community and walking around and seeing everybody and getting to say hi to people I haven’t seen in a while: that and the fireworks.” Among a very full day, a couple of new things will be happening for the Independence Day celebration in the capital city this year: Angeleno’s will be celebrating its 30th birthday all day during their business hours. Among other things, they will be hosting music, including Arthur Zorn, Italian opera and some Americana. Also new is the Democracy Tent on the State House lawn run by the League of Women Voters. In it, campaign materials from all candidates will be available. “We’re trying to cut down on the amount of trash [the] parade actually produces, so we’re asking for all handouts to be at the tent instead of at the parade,” said Luekhamhan. “We’re hoping all politicians can help us keep parade clean this year.”

At the State House Lawn Kids Zone from 3 to 5:30 p.m., including music from Christopher R and his Flying Purple Guitar from 3 to 3:30 p.m and juggler Stephen Gratto from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Get some exercise with community hula hooping from 3:30 to 6 p.m. or a senior activity center movement class from 3 to 4 p.m. Watch a dance performance by the Contemporary Dance & Fitness Studio from 4:30 to 5 p.m., Festivities at the State House. Photo by Marie Countryman. or listen to one of the musical performances: Parties Seth Warner from 4 to 4:30 p.m.; Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses from 5 to 6 p.m.; Julio’s hosts a dance party from 7 to 10:45 p.m. in the 60 State Street lot adjoining Julio’s. Green Mountain Youth Symphony from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m.; and Waylon Speed from 8:30 to McGillicuddy’s hosts a street party from 7:30 to midnight on Langdon Street. 9:30 p.m. Meet and greet candidates in the Democracy Tent from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. followed by a Fireworks founding-father reading from the Declaration of Independence, 8:15 to 8:30 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. Gratto will be back, this time on stilts, from 8 to 9 p.m.

Events Elsewhere The Kellogg-Hubbard Library hosts a dance party and story walk on its lawn from 1 to ROXBURY: JULY 4 3 p.m. The Vermont Historical Society will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with free admission and, laire Chomentowski, Roxbury event coordinator, was pleased to hear that Northfield’s from 1 to 4 p.m., a patriotic craft activity. Ctown manager, when asked about Fourth of July plans, had said that Northfield had not The recreation field pool offers a water carnival from 1:30 to 4 p.m. planned any Independence Day celebrations because they didn’t like to “step on the toes” of The Montpelier Mile Road Race begins at 6 p.m. in front of People’s Bank. Roxbury. Chomentowski is concerned be- Parade cause Roxbury has been known to The parade is staged from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Meadow-area streets before wending its way have the parade and celebration on down Main and State Streets from 6 to 7 p.m. the weekend in the past, but this Cabot parade in July 1958. Photo courtesy of Wendy Barnett. year it’s to be on the actual day, Street Closings and Parking Bans Wednesday, July 4. There will be no parking on State Street from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. between Bailey Ave. A parade on Vermont route 12-A and Gov. Davis Ave. No parking on State Street from 5 p.m. to the end of the parade between to Windridge Camp will start at Main Street and Gov. Davis Ave. noon, followed by a barbeque at the State Steet will close from 2 to 10:30 p.m. between Bailey Ave. and Gov. Davis Ave., and firehouse at 12:30 p.m. The church the 60 State Street parking lot will close for street dance from 2 p.m. to 1 a.m. will host a rummage and bake sale Langdon Street will close from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m, and there will School Street will close during the parade from Main Street to St. Paul Street, and Main be a historical society open house Street itself will close from 6 p.m. to about 7:45 p.m. Beaver Meadow volunteer fire responders sprinkle para- from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bingo starts National Life Drive will close at 9 p.m. from Memorial Drive to parking lot entrance. degoers in Roxbury. Photo courtesy of Sue Nevins. at 1 p.m. Summer Music fromfrom Greensboro FOUR DAYS of Karen Kevra, Artistic Director DOG SHOWS An Offi cial American Kennel Club Event JULY 17 SUMMER SEXTET — A colorful Woodstock Dog Club & Green Mountain Dog Club program of works for woodwind quintet plus piano featuring Poulenc’s “Paris 1920s”-styled Sextet, Thursday, July 12–Sunday, July 15 woodwind quintets by Ibert and Samuel Barber, and At the TUNBRIDGE FAIRGROUNDS virtuoso solos for each instrument: Karen Kevra, Show Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. fl ute; Randall Wolfgang, oboe; Chad Burrow, clari- net; Robert Wagner, bassoon; Patrick Pridemore, French horn; and Bernard Rose, piano. **** Conformation Classes for AKC Breeds JULY 24 ROSS BARENBERG QUARTET — Companion Events, Obedience and Rally ALL CONCERTS: Acoustic guitarist, composer and GRAMMY nomi- nee Russ Barenberg is joined by three of Nashville’s for Purebred and Mixed Breed Dogs 8 p.m. at the United fi nest—Brittany Haas on fi ddle, Todd Phillips on **** Church of Christ on bass, and Todd Lombardo on guitar—for an evening beautiful Caspian Lake, of “exquisitely original” acoustic instrumental music Ice Cream Social on Thursday Greensboro, Vermont drawn from bluegrass, jazz, and American/Celtic ADMISSION: fi ddle and dance traditions. BBQ & Cold Country subscription $85, Bluegrass Band on Saturday general $20, JULY 31 THE WALSH-COOPER-DRUCKER Preregister with Deb Jones under 18 free TRIO —“Musical Off erings of Bach,” chamber works at [email protected] andand solosolo worksworks byby J.S.J.S. BachBach performedperformed byby EmersonEmerson FOR INFORMATION, String Quartet violinist Eugene Drucker, cellist For further information go to summermusic RobertaRoberta CCooper,ooper, pianistpianist DianeDiane WalshWalsh withwith fl utistutist visit greenmountaindogclub.org fromgreensboro.net Karen Kevra. PAGE 6 • JUNE 28–JULY 18, 2012 THE BRIDGE

Dirty String Band in Stowe. Photo by Scott Noble. STOWE: JULY 4

towe’s Independence Day celebrations begin in Moscow—the Ver- Smont village, that is—at 10 a.m. with a “very local” parade to the accompaniment of marching music by the local radio station, so roll down your windows and open your car doors. The organizers at Stowe Vibrancy warn, “Be early! It’s a very short parade!” In Stowe village, starting at 11 a.m. and going to 3 p.m., there’ll be an old-fashioned festival, with four bands, street performances, face- painting, a bouncy house and food. Also starting at 11 a.m., Stowe’s mercantile establishment will present Seven Miles of Sales on the Mountain Road and in the village. At noon, for the sports-minded, the World’s Shortest Marathon begins at the intersection of Vermont routes 100 and 108 and goes 1.7 miles up the Mountain Road. Sports continue with a coed softball one-pitch tournament from noon to 6 p.m. and a soccer fest from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Mayo events field. Mayo also hosts Food, Fun, Friends and Fireworks, as well as music by Steel Rail Blue Grass, from 6 p.m. until dark, when the fireworks take place. WARREN: JULY 4

udy Klein of the Valley Chamber of Commerce reassures visitors, “It Jwon’t be as big because it’s in the middle of the week.” She explains, “Some people are afraid to come because it’s so big.” She says she expects “only” about 4,000 people instead of as many as 6,000 if the Fourth comes on a weekend. After the street closes at 8:30 a.m., Warren’s popular and well-known parade on Main Street will start at 10 a.m., and a street dance will follow the parade at the Warren Store. Kid-friendly activities (as well as a beer garden) will happen after the parade on the grounds of the Warren elementary school, a short walk up from Warren’s Main Street. There’s a $1 “buddy badge” entry fee, and if you find someone else in the crowd with your number, you can win a prize. Parking is available at the Sug- arbush Lincoln Peak and YesterMorrow parking lots, with free shuttle Warren parade. Photo courtesy of Valley Chamber of Commerce. transportation to the village. THE BRIDGE JUNE 28 – JULY 18, 2012 • PAGE 7

Dirty String Band in Stowe. Photo by Scott Noble.

Waterbury parade in 2011. Photo courtesy of Justin Blackman. WATERBURY: WORCESTER: JULY 4 JUNE 29 & 30 “ ometimes it takes me a month or two after an event to real- Size I had a really good time,” said Danville’s David Hare, atty Meade, one of the event’s organizers, says of the Vermont Civil War Hemlocks, who will hold an encamp- Pthat in preparation for Waterbury’s upcoming ment in Worcester on July 4. “It has taught me a tremendous celebration of its 250th anniversary, the town’s appreciation for the life of the common Civil War soldier. . . . Rotary Club took over planning for this year’s In- I have spent four days in the wool, in Virginia, in the summer. dependence Day event, flexing its muscles for the Doing that kind of thing makes you really appreciate what the big anniversary next year. Because it’s before July boys went through. I’ve been to other events where it rained all 4, on Friday evening and Saturday, June 29 and 30, weekend. The rain got into everything in my knapsack. Sunday Waterbury Rotary is calling the celebration, Not night I was able to go home and take a hot shower—the Ver- Quite Independence Day, or NQID. monters in the civil war would have kept marching. . . . I don’t NQID is an ambitious undertaking, with a con- know how as many of them survived as they did.” cert on Rusty Parker Memorial Park on Friday In addition to celebrating Independence Day this year, Civil War encampment in Tunbridge at the Vermont History Expo. night, featuring George Seymour and the Plainfield Worcester will be celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Worcester will be hosting a similar encampment during their July 4 Plowboys, and the opening of the carnival behind Civil War at Ladd Field, including a visit by Abe Lincoln and celebrations. Photo courtesy of Dave Hare. the state office complex. Following the parade a full day of activities hosted by the Hemlocks. Activities in- at 11 a.m. on Main Street, Saturday’s events also clude setting up an authentic Civil War encampment; preparing authentic food (salt pork and hard tack) over an open fire; a musket- take place both at the Rusty Parker Memorial Park firing demonstration; firing a muzzle-loaded civil war cannon after dark; having a “fresh fish” drill in which audience members can and behind the state office complex. There’ll be participate and much more, including having historians on site who can tell people about what their ancestors were doing during the pie judging, karaoke, and performances by music, Civil War, including their regiment and what happened to that regiment. gymnastics, theater and comic groups. On the main Other July 4 activities in Worcester include the parade down Route 12 at 11 a.m.; a chicken barbeque at noon behind the town stage in the park, look for performances by Tammy hall, with other food vendors at Ladd Field; a strawberry festival from 1 to 3 p.m. at the church annex; and a raffle drawing at 1 Fletcher, the Blues Busters, Mellow Yellow, and p.m. There will also be a duck race at 3 p.m. at Minister Brook by Balsam Acres. The Worcester Historical Society Building will Jimmy T and the Sleepy Hollow Boys. And, after all host children’s games and historic displays throughout the afternoon, and a Civil War Songbook event will be held at the town hall. those performances, fireworks at dusk on Saturday. Fireworks commence at dusk. PAGE 8 • JUNE 28–JULY 18, 2012 THE BRIDGE

DECLARING Our Freedom Comes from Others’ Sacrifice INDEPENDENCE: by Marion Gray all the freedoms we enjoy. It will never come to be that everyone will agree on how that here are many days that provoke may be accomplished. thoughts of the loss of our hero, Staff Looking to the future, my only fear is Sargent Jamie Gray, killed in action that although we are a highly educated peo- TJune 7, 2004. Independence Day is certainly ple, provided for thanks to a tax-funded, one. Most often, we go about our daily lives government-supported education system, taking for granted the freedoms for which most people still do not get the full facts be- ESSAYS the men and women of this country from fore rendering their opinions against some of In honor of Independence generations past and from our current time those actions taken to preserve all our free- have sacrificed. doms. One of those freedoms is their right to Day, The Bridge has once The first that comes to mind is the free- vote. Many feel it will not matter, one little dom to write an article for a local newspaper vote; thus we let the few, the most vocal, again asked a handful of without fear of recrimination: to speak our with the most money, make decisions for all area residents to share their minds freely. And freedom of religion, to of us, hoping it will work out. It is important participate in whatever brings us solace and to exercise that freedom to vote, to have a say thoughts about indepen- peace and healing. in who leads us. dence, sacrifice, revolution, This country was founded on providing its We need those who genuinely try to do citizens with a life without fear. We do not what is best for all of us, not those who have allegiance, the pursuit of worry over daily things like moving about Jamie Gray. File photo. their own personal agendas. Do not let those happiness and how they feel this country. We do not worry over whether with silken voices and charismatic persua- our children can attend the school of their For all the freedoms provided to us by sion lead us into believing that all those about being a citizen of the choice and get the experience to move on those brave, patriotic souls who are willing sacrifices have been in vain. United States of America. in their lives. We can even protest against to lay down their lives that we may remain our government, its policies and decisions. the most highly sought-after nation in which Marion Gray is president of the Vermont We can burn our flag, even gather to protest to live, there is a price. There are those who Fallen Heroes Global War on Terror Memorial the vehicle by which this wonderful country will disagree with actions taken by those we Corp. Jamie Gray was her stepson. She lives in works to keep all those freedoms open to us. have entrusted to do what is best, to protect East Calais. Some Americans Are Still Fighting for Independence

by Paij Wadley-Bailey dence from British rule? And now it seems per capita on the front lines.) Well, Lance the United States has become an empire, protested the change, refused to join deploy- ow do I feel about Independence colonizing the total planet. Go figure. Why ment to Saudi (he was stationed in Germany Day? Well, I am somewhat con- do we continue to emulate that which is at the time) and was thrown in the stockade. flicted. My cultural identity is inhumane? I happened to know several women living HAfrican American/Mexican/Blackfoot, and The many people in Vermont whom I’ve in Germany through a past action, and they black anthropologists (Ivan vanSertima, for met and worked with during my 41 years in set up a watchdog crew to observe my son’s example) say I’m about 13 percent European Vermont understand and love me and know well-being 24/7, while I and other friends descent. (I know from the oral history of my I’m an upbeat, visionary, hopeful person. contacted people with influence until his family that we descend from the British; as a Yes, there are some joys in my life. There are release two months later. matter of fact, I have met some of the white some very bad things going on in “America”; Yes, I will be marching again in Montpe- Wadleys, descendents of the slaver on whose however, I acknowledge that there are some lier’s July 3 parade, joining with other Ver- plantations my ancestors were kept.) good things as well. Personally, I recently monters in hopes for a saner country; honor- You see, I am writing this article as we had surgery for two knee replacements and ing humanity and other beings; and asking commemorate the ’69 Stonewall Riots. I am walking pain free. Synthetic insulin helps that we all be vigilant and work toward the am writing this as Vermont prepares to base my pancreas to function. I can hang out with vision of a true democracy in our state of the F-35 in Burlington. I am writing this as my grandchildren regularly. I celebrated the Unity and Freedom and elsewhere. the Abenaki are—again—trying to achieve solstice with friends. sovereignty. I write this while Vermont hasn’t My son was born on the Fourth of July. At yet gotten its antiracism ideology together. the physically and mentally challenged, the age of 21, he enlisted in the Army, much I write this as too many children—in Ver- women, the lower income, etc., are still to my disapproval, and was promised train- Paij Wadley-Bailey is a retired University mont—go to bed hungry. I am writing this struggling for their independence, and now ing as a computer analyst. After he had been of Vermont adjunct faculty member in the knowing that Entergy Corporation did a the middle classes are doing the same. a year in the service, there was an attempt College of Education. She has two sons, two number on our judicial system. And what is independence? Didn’t the to switch him to the infantry! (I read that daughters and myriad grandchildren and lives It is sad commentary that blacks, queers, yet-to-be-United States fight for indepen- Vermont has the largest number of soldiers in Montpelier.

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by Darren M. Allen a people’s ability to rule themselves. Our I’ll admit that I am profoundly annoyed founding documents question many of the at people who equate patriotism with blind his is only the second time I’ve directly assumptions that guided humanity for thou- adulation of our flag and our leaders. To been asked why I’m proud to be an sands of years before, and continue to form me, patriots question the conclusions of the American. The first—more than three the basis of questions we ask to this day. And people we elect to work for us. Patriots ques- Tdecades ago, when I was in third grade—was our culture—not to mention our federal tion whether policies—health care, cam- part of a radio-station contest in Newport system of government—is heavily biased to- paign finance, immigration—make sense. Beach, California. I had 25 words in which to ward skepticism and verification. And patriots love this country because they answer the question. I won and got to go the We are taught—although, sadly, many are free to ask those questions. radio station and say those 25 words that were people fail to realize this—that to question In a 1787 letter to James Madison, heard in a commercial alongside local resident is acceptable. Our Thomas Jefferson and American icon John Wayne. teachers instill in us wrote, “I hold it that What I said then, unfortunately, is lost to the quest for truth at a little rebellion now the vagaries of time. I suspect, however, that an early age, even if and then is a good at the core, the third-grade me was proud to what they taught us thing, and as neces- be from this country because of its freedom, inevitably turns out sary in the political or some other naïve bromide that occurs to to be myth rather Essays world as storms in 9-year-olds when they conjure up images of than fact (George the physical.” the Statue of Liberty, Old Glory and Inde- Washington and the cherry tree, anyone?). Rebellion is really just action after ques- pendence Hall. I know that’s not true anymore, if it ever Skepticism brought us an end to slavery. tions go unanswered. I’m proud to be an What makes me proud today, however, is was so (it’s worth noting that Richard Nixon Skepticism brought us suffrage for women. American who has profound hope that we different. The country we live in is in some resigned a year or so before my radio ap- Skepticism brought about fair wage and hour never stop questioning. respects a far different one than it was in the pearance with Mr. Wayne). But something laws (which are, sadly, under attack less early 1970s. I’ve grown up witnessing the deeper makes me proud to be from the than a century after being won). Skepti- concentration of power; the yawning dispar- United States, something that, I think, is cism brought us an end to institutionalized Darren Allen is communications director for ity in wealth and opportunity; the erosion of institutionalized here more than anywhere racism. And skepticism is drawing to an the Vermont-National Education Association, trust in our institutions, both government else: a culture of questioning. end discrimination of our gay and lesbian the union of Vermont educators. He was born and industrial. In a sense, I’ve lost that cer- The country’s founders were questioners: brothers and sisters. Indeed, skepticism will in Newport Beach, California and is glad to tainty that America is a great country and of the British status quo, of humanity’s in- continue to propel us to ask the questions no longer be from Orange County. He lives in that no other nation can top ours. nate goodness, of trust in authority and of that inevitably move us forward. Montpelier.

The Quest of the American Teenager

by Colette Kelly portunities (many) with which Americans nonmedical use of Vicodin, a prescription have matured, it is mind-boggling to con- painkiller. One in 20 reported abusing Oxy- n May first, two weeks after my sider that anybody here could be unhappy. contin, also a painkiller and an opioid, like 18th birthday, I registered to vote. But everywhere I go, I can see it, such un- morphine or heroin. Do we think that these The process was simpler than I happiness, such an overwhelming need to drugs, designed to numb physical pain, will Oexpected: a form sent, my driver’s license be drugged and distracted, lest a moment also numb the pain of our chronic dissatis- renewal and an oath. of silent, melancholy self-reflection pierce faction with life? “I solemnly swear or affirm that whenever our fragile hearts! Perhaps we do not need to numb our dis- I give my vote or suffrage, touching any satisfaction. This country was founded on matter that concerns the State of Vermont, I Zeke’s journey to understand and relieve the search for economic freedom, on dissat- will do so as in my conscience I shall judge unhappiness embodies that of the American isfaction with the status quo. Unfortunately, will most conduce to the best good of the teenager: a relentless search for the solution our search for happiness in this culture and same . . .” to a problem we can’t define. era has led to unhealthy obsessions. How- With this oath, I shouldered the respon- We teenagers have tried to game, buy, and ever, American teenagers are capable and sibility of judging what is best for my state drug ourselves out of unhappiness. Count- eager to discover the next big solution. As and my country, joining the roughly 1.8 less American teens have turned to gaming Barack Obama asserted in a giddy Novem- million other 18-year-olds who will vote for and the Internet to distract themselves from ber four years ago, this potential to imple- the first time in a presidential election this the difficulties of their world. My generation ment change gives us hope and power. We November. With this oath, we take the first socializes primarily on Facebook, where we the teenagers are too impatient to wait for steps into adulthood while still wrestling can sculpt our online presence until we ap- lescents, and we seem to have lapped it up. the world to get better; we will make it hap- with teenage challenges. pear exactly as who we want to be, instead Many of my teenage friends obsess over buy- pen ourselves. What does it mean to be an American of actually seeing each other’s faces. Psy- ing the right clothes or the newest electron- It was easy to complete the paperwork teenager? We are among the most privileged chologists have begun to recognize “screen ics, because—why? U.S. companies spend that gave me the responsibilities of an adult. people on earth, yet perhaps more than addiction,” as some of my contemporaries over 15 billion dollars a year to convince us The real challenge facing my teenage peers those anywhere else, American teens are on spend up to 20 hours a day, seven days a that we can solve life’s problems by buying and me lies in transcending an unhealthy a desperate search for solutions to life’s prob- week, in front of a computer screen. Video certain products; perhaps we believe them. lifestyle and accessing teenage potential. lems. In My American Unhappiness, a novel games are now a powerful force in the lives We certainly believe in the power of American teenagers are seekers. We need by Dean Bakopoulos, the protagonist, Zeke of teenagers, sucking up time and changing drugs, and teenagers today resort to an ever- only direct our search towards finding “what Pappas, captures this unique dissatisfaction personalities. widening array of prescription medication will conduce the best good” for our country when he says, My generation also seeks to distract itself for entertainment. Every day in the United and for ourselves. Americans are fundamentally unhappy, through consumerism. The United States States, an average of 2,000 teens use pre- and they are fundamentally unhappy be- became, after all, the birthplace of the term scription drugs without a doctor’s guidance cause they suffer from institutional ad- “retail therapy” when the Chicago Tribune for the first time, according to the National diction. If you consider the comfort (for coined the term on Christmas Eve, 1986. Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) website. most), the wealth (relative), and the op- Since then, U.S. companies have almost In a 2011 NIDA study, almost one in 12 Colette Kelly is an 18-year-old homeschooler. tripled their spending on marketing to ado- of my fellow high-school seniors reported She lives in Montpelier.

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by Laurie Morrow, with Ed Morrow radical sermons, like the one he titled “Jesus It had first been recited with the arm out- the Socialist,” was fired. He went to work stretched, but the similarity to the Nazi n the Yonkers public school I attended for The Youth’s Companion, a magazine for salute made that offensive, and placing the too long ago, every day began with the Boston’s young people, where he was charged hand over the heart was substituted. “My Pledge of Allegiance. My teacher ex- with raising the magazine’s public profile. flag” was changed to “the flag” to make Iplained that the Pledge was meant to bind Francis decided that the 400th anniversary it clear the pledge was to the U.S. flag. In Americans together. All around me were of Columbus’ discovery of America would be 1954, the phrase “under God,” was added. children from differing ethnic groups, so an opportunity to do just that. This has been seen as a Cold War reac- her explanation made sense. We came from Using donations from patriotic wealthy tion to atheistic communism, but there is a homes where parents made homemade sau- men and with the help of the Associated larger reason it should be included. “Under erkraut or spaghetti with sausage so spicy Press, Bellamy rallied God,” subordinates your eyes watered or knishes that warmed education officials the state to the belief you from the inside out. As I grew older, and students across system that shapes I learned not everyone thought the Pledge America to join in the individual con- was a good thing. During the Vietnam War, a National Public science. In the ’50s, many rejected it as a conservative device to School Celebration this was most inclu- force young people to accept authority. Later, for the Quadricen- Essay sively expressed in the “under God” part was decried as violat- tennial, the culmina- religious terms, but ing the separation of church and state. But tion of which was the recital of a Pledge of an atheist can logically substitute “Under this isn’t so. There are two ironies associated is nationalized, with all men compelled to Allegiance written by Bellamy: “I pledge the ethical beliefs I have rationally concluded with our Pledge of Allegiance: it isn’t the work for the state at a job the state chooses, allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for are good.” And, here is the second irony. A product of conservatism, and “under God” and, for which, regardless of talent, effort or which it stands; one Nation indivisible, with pledge of allegiance to the state makes itself isn’t a religious intrusion. responsibility, they are paid the same wage. Liberty and Justice for all.” The irony of a subservient to a pledge to individual moral- The Pledge was composed by Francis Bel- Amazingly, Edward’s book outsold every Socialist composing a pledge that would be ity. How peculiar and how wonderful. lamy (1855–1931), a Baptist minister who other American novel during the 19th cen- seen as an expression of conservative nation- was a follower of Christian Socialism, a tury except Uncle Tom’s Cabin. National So- alism went unseen. The celebration was a Ed and Laurie Morrow live in Montpelier. radical belief that capitalism is sinful. Social- cialism—Nazism—and communism hadn’t success and, having demonstrated his skill at Laurie, a recovering English professor and for- ism was a Bellamy family business. Francis’ yet exposed the dangers of authoritarian- motivating masses, Francis the socialist went mer talk-radio host, is an expert in fundraising cousin, Edward Bellamy (1850–1898), wrote ism, and his ideas seemed grandly progres- on to a stellar career in advertising. and development. Among Ed’s books are The Looking Backward (1888), a socialist novel sive. While Edward enjoyed literary suc- In the following years, the Pledge of Al- Grim Reaper’s Book of Days, The Halloween depicting an America in which all industry cess, Francis, after preaching one too many legiance evolved as it became a school ritual. Handbook, and Put Your House on a Diet. Vermont Primary Election Candidates elow are the candidates for Ver- Randy Brock • Republican, Swanton William H. Sorrell • John Santorello • Republican, Barre City mont’s primary elections, which will 230-4450, randybrock.com Democrat, Burlington 479-0766, [email protected] be held Tuesday, August 28. Voters Peter Shumlin • Democrat, Putney 343-9293, [email protected] Tess Taylor • Democrat, Barre City Bmust have registered by Wednesday, August 828-3333, [email protected] 522-7818, [email protected] 22. Voters who register through the De- For state senator (Washington partment of Motor Vehicles (DMV) must For lieutenant governor: County): For state representative assure that their applications have been Cassandra Gekas • Democrat, Montpelier Bernard “Buddy” Barnett • (Washington 4): postmarked or accepted by that Wednes- 324-7227, [email protected] Republican, Barre City Mary S. Hooper • Democrat, Montpelier day. 479-9890, [email protected] 793-9512, [email protected] To register, one must be a citizen, a Marjorie Power • Progressive, Montpelier Ann Cummings • Democrat, Montpelier resident of Vermont and a resident of the 229-0782, [email protected] Warren Kitzmiller • 229-0345, [email protected] town in which one applies to be added to Phil Scott • Republican, Berlin Democrat, Montpelier the voter checklist. Those who register will 371-8045, [email protected] William Doyle • Republican, Montpelier 229-0878, [email protected] be asked to take the Voter’s Oath and must 223-2851, [email protected] Glennie F. Sewell • be 18 or older (or will have reached the age For state treasurer: Dexter Lefavour • Republican, Middlesex Progressive, Montpelier of 18 by the time of the general election on Beth Pearce • Democrat, Barre City 279-3257, [email protected] 338-5443, [email protected] November 6). 498-3130, [email protected] Anthony Pollina • Democrat, Middlesex Primary contests include those for U.S. For state representative Don Schramm • Progressive, Burlington 229-5809, [email protected] Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, gov- (Washington 5): 399-2493, [email protected] ernor, lieutenant governor, state treasurer, For state representative Tony Klein • Democrat, East Montpelier Wendy Wilton • secretary of state, auditor of accounts, at- (Washington 1): 793-6032, [email protected] torney general, and state senators and state Republican, Rutland City Colin T. Bright • Democrat, Northfield representatives for Washington County. 770-0743, [email protected] 917-3388, [email protected] For state representative (Washington 6): For U.S. senator: For secretary of state: Anne B. Donahue • Republican, Northfield Janet Ancel • Democrat, Calais John MacGovern • Republican, Windsor James C. Condos • Democrat, Montpelier 485-6431, [email protected] 223-5350, [email protected] 238-3970, [email protected] 238-3809, [email protected] Patti J. Lewis • Republican, Berlin H. Brooke Paige • For state representative For auditor of accounts: 223-6319, [email protected] Republican, Washington (Washington 7): Doug Hoffer • Democrat, Burlington 883-2320, [email protected] Maxine Grad • Democrat, Moretown 864-5711, [email protected] For state representative Bernie Sanders • Democrat, Burlington (Washington 2): 496-7667, [email protected] 862-1505, [email protected] Vincent Illuzzi • Republican, Derby Thomas F. Koch • 673-9030, [email protected] For state representative For U.S. representative: Republican, Barre Town (Washington-Chittenden): For attorney general: 249-1493, [email protected] Mark Donka • Republican, Hartford Rebecca Ellis • Democrat, Waterbury Francis “Topper” McFaun • 299-9268, [email protected] Thomas “T.J.” Donovan • 839-0515, [email protected] Democrat, Burlington Republican, Barre Town Peter Welch • Democrat, Norwich Tom Stevens • Democrat, Waterbury 488-4800, [email protected] 479-9843, [email protected] 264-9069, [email protected] 244-4164, [email protected] Jack McMullen • Republican, Burlington For state representative For governor: [email protected] (Washington 3):

Martha Abbott • Progressive, Underhill Dominic Etli • Republican, Barre City 373-1624, [email protected] 505-9192, [email protected]

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by Bill Doyle ing. The want to them is so great that no to as one of the decisive battles in the history trouble or expense must be spared to obtain.” of the world. Washington was impressed by hen we celebrate the Fourth of In December of 1775, Knox removed heavy the fighting qualities of Vermonters and was July this year, we should remem- military equipment from Ticonderoga. He of great assistance to our joining the Union. ber the contributions made by floated the supplies on Lake George and On January 15, 1777, Vermont declared its WVermonters in the fight for independence. then transported the equipment by land with independence from Great Britain and New In his History of Vermont, Walter Crockett 42 sleds and 81 yoke of oxen. When these York. Vermont’s declaration, influenced by made reference to Ethan Allen and the cap- supplies reached Boston in March 1776, the the American Declaration of Independence, ture of Fort Ticonderoga in 1775. Crockett British decided to evacuate, and Washing- stated, “We will, at all times, consider our- wrote, ton’s military strategy prevailed. selves as a free and independent state and the The first surrender of a British fortress The following excerpt was printed in Earle people have an inherent right of ruling.” The in the long struggle for American Indepen- Newton’s The Vermont Story: Vermont declaration went on to support the dence was made to Ethan Allen and his Fort Ticonderoga’s immortal guns go War of Independence. Green Mountain Boys, and in the history to General George Washington . . . in While Vermont fought to win American of the military affairs of the United States the winter of 1776 . . . over hundreds independence, Vermont was not admitted the capture of Ticonderoga hedged the list of miles of roadless, trackless, snow-clad into the Union until 1791, 14 years later, as the first important aggressive movement mountains and valleys, through thick for- to become the 14th state. The American in the Revolutionary War. est, over ice-covered lakes and rivers . . . Declaration of Independence proved a great on sledges pulled by oxen . . . in the charge example for Vermont to follow. Charles Jellison, in Ethan Allen: Fron- equipment needed to drive the British out of General Knox and his artillery men in When we celebrate the Fourth of July tier Rebel, wrote that Ticonderoga “must be of Boston. Henry Knox, colonel of the artil- their red-trim regimentals, who deliver this year, we should remember the role of considered a major military victory, for it lery, suggested to Washington that captured the guns at Dorchester Heights. There, Vermonters in a revolution that changed the drastically altered the power potential in the military supplies from Crown Point and roaring down at the enemy, they drive course of history. northern colonies and may very well have Ticonderoga could be transported to Boston. him out of Boston Town. meant the difference between success and Washington, in a letter to Knox, wrote the Bill Doyle is a state senator representing failure for the Revolutionary cause.” following: “You’re to immediately examine The next year, in 1777, Vermonters fought Washington County and serves on the Senate In the winter of 1775–76, George Wash- into the state of the artillery of this army with valor at the Battle of Bennington. Ed- education and economic development commit- ington, commander in chief of the Conti- and take an account of the cannon, mortars, ward Conant said that the battle led to the tees. He also teaches government history at nental Army, found himself short of military shells, lead and ammunition that are want- British surrender of Saratoga, often referred Johnson State College. America the Novel

by Thomas Greene do absolutely nothing to advance humanity. moments of transcendent grace. Most im- Surrounded by remarkable physical beauty— portantly, it allows us to say what we think enry James once famously described mountains and forests and rivers running fat and to express ourselves. Vermonters only the novel as a loose baggy monster. to the sea—we have also invented that most have to look at a longtime guest on our soil, What James meant by this is that modern of scourges, the strip mall. the late Solzhenitsyn, to know that this is no Hthe novel has the space to contain the beauti- The art form I practice, the novel, is small feat. Without art, without words and ful, the arbitrary, the accidental and the ugly. also full of contradictions. For one, it is a stories, there cannot be light, only darkness. It is, in other words, by its very definition, im- deliberate artifice, a fiction, but yet seeks to And in the end, it is better to be a loose perfect. The same could be said for America. tell truth. And while it aspires to structure baggy monster—hopelessly flawed, all na- Ours is a country of contradictions. We and form, it often falls short, hence its loose scent potential—than to not be allowed to are blessed with enormous wealth and re- monstrous bagginess. say anything at all. sources, yet men and women still sleep in And yet I love the novel, as I love my huddled masses on some of our streets. We country, with all its imperfections. I love it have the greatest technology in the world, because it is not afraid to strive for greatness [Editor’s note: This piece ran in our July 4 but we have yet to figure out how to provide and fail. Invented in Europe, it is neverthe- issue two years ago, but the author resubmitted health care for all our people. Founded on less the most American of art forms. It is it with the affirmation that it said all that he lofty principles of freedom, we managed to untidy, messy, full of itself, narcissistic; but wanted to say, and we at The Bridge feel it is enslave an entire class of our population for now and again, if we’re lucky, remarkable well worth a second read.] more than a century. We have the ability moments of grace appear, moments that to model our best values to the rest of the approach perfection, appeal to our better As for my country? I have come to terms Thomas Greene is a novelist and the found- world, and yet we time and time again find angels and teach us how to live now. It is for with the idea that this will always be an ing president of the Vermont College of Fine ourselves embroiled in meaningless wars that these moments that I write. imperfect union. America certainly has its Arts.

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by Cassandra Hemenway Brush after a visit with her first grandchild, when Dales found herself stunned by the amount or a refreshing take on contemporary of energy required of so many people toward fiber art, Greensboro quilting artist that one, diminutive creature. A small, pink- Judy Dales’ exhibition Curves, Natu- ish-red circle in the middle of the piece repre- Frally! is a must see. It’s open through July at sents the child, with vibrant tendrils waving the Governor’s Gallery in the Pavilion Build- about into all reaches of the quilt. This theme ing on State Street in Montpelier. of motion, energy and curvature emanates Dales’ wall-hangings have a dreamlike, from the entire exhibit. In fact, Dales’ said, it abstract quality, with richness and depth represents her whole way of thinking. that will blow the socks off any preconcep- “I want my work to look intuitive and ef- tions about quilting you may have ever held. fortless. I want it to be free-flowing. [But] Dales calls herself a “purist” in the sense that the process is very exacting. . . . The chal- she uses only fabric and thread and she has lenge is to keep whatever motivates the piece a deep respect for and loyalty to her roots in throughout the finished work.” traditional quilting. But her vivid, luscious Dales said she does a lot of her drawing in pieces are by no means traditional. church, during the sermon. “My best designs “If I say I’m a quilter, it immediately come from drawing when I’m not consciously brings this vision to mind of little squares involved in the design process. . . . I think and triangles,” Dales said. “That’s so far the work is always spirit-led. When the work from what I do. But I am a quilter. . . . is flowing well, it’s a gift. You can control the Judy Dales in front of Womanessence, on of her quilts on display at the Governor’s Gallery Quilting in general has moved so far from contributing factors, but when you’re really through July. Photo by Cassandra Hemenway Brush. the traditional quilts that people think of,” doing good work, it’s like you’re a conduit.” Dales continued. “It acts as a mixed media Dales includes a notebook with the exhibit process one time. Dales reveals that she cre- Dales is an internationally recognized art- [with paper, painting, stamps, silk-screen or that provides background about each piece ated Mother to honor her own mother, Nar- ist and the author of Curves in Motion, even metal], but I’m a purist. I’m more com- and information about her style. She is very cissa Cameron Boyd, as part of a challenge the definitive text for designing and sewing fortable making my work with just a needle forthcoming about what has inspired each by quilting-world mover and shaker Karey curves. During her 40-year career, her work and thread and fabric.” piece; knowing that, as a viewer, adds a vital Bresneham. has won many awards, including having Needle, thread and fabric it may be, but dimension to understanding the work. In “After her own mother died, Karey asked a piece designated as one of the 100 best that’s something like saying Picasso worked the description of her piece Garden Pearls— artists to create quilts to honor mothers and quilts of the 20th century. She has work in with only pigment and oil. Each of Dales’ which resembles peas in pods shimmering motherhood,” Dales wrote. “These were ex- the White House Collection of American 12 pieces on display feature layers of subtle among a variety of foliage with a dreamlike hibited at the Houston Quilt festival in 2005 Crafts, the Newark Museum in New Jersey, shading and texture enhanced by her use of quality—Dales wrote, “This is what I wish and published in a book I Remember Mama.” the permanent collection of the National stitching and choice of either contrasting or my garden looked like.” Dales created the only abstract quilt in the Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky, and monochromatic thread. The name of the ex- Her inspiration varies from floral forms, exhibit, featuring a central figure with arm- other private, corporate and museum collec- hibit perfectly describes it: it is full of curves to photographs, the bustling energy of a like waves emanating outward and also ap- tions, both here and abroad. that indicate motion. In Blue Flame, inspired woman, the ashes of her good friend as they pearing to be cradling. “All the curves center The exhibit at the Governor’s Gallery is by “one dark and stormy evening when the floated on the breeze out at sea, as well as on folds, nurturing, soft, caring, conveying free, but valid IDs are required to enter the power was off,” the calla-lily–shaped flames something as mundane as the floater in the feeling without being too specific in its building. seem to flicker. Little Wild Child came about her right eye that appeared during a design imagery,” Dales said. THE BRIDGE JUNE 28 – JULY 18, 2012 • PAGE 15

Treating Sleep Issues with Western Herbs: Tours of Renovated Senior Activity Center Chinese Medicine Approach Tour is solely for the senior center and does not include the With Brendan Kelly of Jade Mountain Wellness. Learn about upper-level apartments. Upcoming Events using an Eastern approach with Western herbs to address various 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Montpelier Senior Activity Cen- sleep issues and deeper causes. Handouts provided. ter, 58 Barre Street, Montpelier. 223-2518. Tours continue Friday, Looking for local Independence Day celebrations? 1–4 p.m. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 250 Main July 6. See listings starting on page 4 for more details. Street, Montpelier. $15 VCIH members, $18 nonmembers. Register Nature Hikes with Onion River Kids at 224-7100 or vtherbcenter.org. 3:30 p.m. Location varies: call 223-6025 for details. Event happens Vermont Opera Theater: Sharing Our Songs every first and third Thursday through August. FRIDAY, JUNE 29 Area singers perform old favorites and new discoveries, accom- Science of Mind Principles Everything You Need to Know About Medicare pained by pianists Eliza Thomas and Diane Huling. Study group for inquiring minds of all faiths. Understand why insurance is important, why participating in 5 p.m. Unitarian Church, 130 Main Street, Montpelier. By dona- 6–8 p.m. Universal Rivers of Life, 28 East State Street, Suite 4 Medicare is beneficial and what your choices are. tion. 223-8610 or vermontopera.org (second floor), Montpelier. 223-3427 or [email protected]. 2–3:30 p.m. Conference center, Gifford Medical Center, 44 South Visiting Writer Reading: Michael Hemery Event happens every first and third Thursday. Main Street, Randolph. Free. 728-2200 or giffordmed.org. 7 p.m. Chapel, College Hall, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpe- Visiting Writer Reading: Ron Charles The Intention of Dreams: A Presentation of lier. Readings continue through July 5. 8:15 p.m. Gallery, College Hall, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Archetypal Dreamwork Funeral Lights Montpelier. With Sue Scavo and Bill St. Cyr of North of Eden. Learn how A multimedia art installation by Amy Königbauer & Knayte understanding the intention of dreams can help you live in the full Lander, appearing one night only. radiance of physical, psychological and spiritual health. 8–11 p.m. 7 Baird Street (garage 1), Montpelier. Free, but tickets 5:30–7:30 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop community room, Montpe- FRIDAY, JULY 6 required: get them at Buch Spieler in Montpelier and Nutty Steph’s Summer Sale at the Trinity Community Thrift Store lier. Free. Register at 223-8004, ext. 202, or info@hungermountain. in Middlesex. coop. See Thursday, July 5, for description and information. Contra Dance Friday Night Fix: Flat Fix and Troubleshooting Tours of Renovated Senior Activity Center Mary Wesley calls dances to tunes by Pete Sutherland, Roger See Thursday, July 5, for description and information. Onion River Sports mechanics show you how to fix a front or rear Kahle and Ross Kahle. No partner necessary. All ages welcome. Discover the Moon flat, help you identify what flat-fix gear you need and teach you Bring soft-soled shoes. how to self-diagnose other bike maladies. 8–11 p.m. Capital City Grange, 6612 Route 12 (Northfield Street), Travel to the moon with children’s chapter book author and 6 p.m. Onion River Sports, Montpelier. onionriver.com. Next fix July Berlin. $8. 744-6163 or capitalcitygrange.org. Event happens every master educator Rebecca Rupp through stories, crafts and learning 13. first, third and fifth Saturday. activities. For children age 7–11. The Kind Buds in Concert 2 p.m. Kellogg-Hubbard children’s library, Montpelier. Free, but Acoustic guitar jam duo inspired by musician and songwriter Jerry space is limited: preregister at 223-4665. Garcia of the Grateful Dead. Refreshments available. MONDAY, JULY 2 Self-Defense for Teens and Tweens 7–10 p.m. Old Town Hall, Brookfield. $5. thekindbuds.com. Classic Book Club Learn basic moves to keep you safe on the streets. Wear loose, Visiting Writer Reading: Richard Bausch 6 p.m. Cutler Memorial Library, Route 2, Plainfield. Free. Daniel, comfortable clothing you can move around in. Everyone under 18 7:30 p.m. Chapel, College Hall, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Mont- 793-0418. Event happens every first Monday. will need to have a parent/guardian sign a waiver. 3 p.m. Aldrich Public Library, Barre. pelier. Readings continue through July 5. Better Birding with Bryan Pfeiffer: Solving Vermont Symphony Orchestra Outdoor Summer Shorebirds Camera Designs of Walter Dorwin Teague Concerts Sandpipers and plovers will soon be moving south. Learn to iden- Walter Dorwin Teague designed cameras for Kodak and Polaroid The orchestra promises musical smiles with a humor-themed pro- tify and enjoy them. Bring your binoculars. between 1928 and 1960. Camera collector Ralph London talks gram, performed in outdoor settings across the state. 6:30–8 p.m. First Baptist Church, School Street, Montpelier. $10. about importance of these designs, many of which are on display. 7:30 pm.; gates open 5–5:30 p.m. for picnicking. Sugarbush Resort, vermontbirdtours.com. 6 p.m.; museum open 4–8 p.m. Madsonian Museum of Industrial Warren. $31–$35 adults; prices vary for children. Tickets at 800- Design, 45 Bridge Street, Waitsfield. madsonian.org. More talks Visiting Writer Reading: Maureen Freely Saturday, July 7. 876-9293, ext. 10, or vso.org. Concerts repeat July 7 and 8. 7 p.m. Chapel, College Hall, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpe- Coffeehouse Night Sky Telescope Party: Saturn, Stars, Mars lier. Readings continue through July 5. and Myths—Oh My! Enjoy live music by Path to Cross and share your own. Fellowship, With science educator Bobby Farlice-Rubio from the Fairbanks potluck snacks and beverages. Museum and Planetarium. Gaze at space’s wonders and hear tales 7–9 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, 137 Main Street, Mont- of the myths from which they draw their names. TUESDAY, JULY 3 pelier (park and enter at rear). Free. Dick, 244-5191, 472-8297 or Summer Sale at the Trinity Community Thrift Store [email protected]. Event happens every first Friday. 9 p.m. Kellogg-Hubbard children’s library, Montpelier. Weather- 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 137 Main Street, Montpelier. 229-9155. Sale contin- dependent: call 223-4665 to confirm. ues Thursday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Author Readings and Signing: Dave Hajdasz/Take SATURDAY, JULY 7 the Plunge Hike with the Montpelier Section of the Green SATURDAY, JUNE 30 Hajdasz presents his new book of Vermont swimming holes. Canoe/Picnic with the Young Adventurers Club Mountain Club 7 p.m. Bear Pond Books, 77 Main Street, Montpelier. Free. bear- Difficult 5.8-mile climb on Camel’s Hump from the Huntington An easy adventure at Wrightsville Reservoir. Kids age 0–6 and pondbooks.com/author-events or 229-0774. their parents get outdoors to hike, play, paddle, learn and make side. Ascend by the Forest City, Dean and Long Trails; descend friends. via the Burrows Trail. Call leader Lexi Shear, 229-9810, for meeting time and place. Spon- Contact leader Paul DeLuca, 476-7987 or [email protected], sored by the Montpelier section of the Green Mountain Club. WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 for meeting time and place. Ecstatic Dance Float-Building and Tag Sale for Planting Hope Paddle with the Montpelier Section of the Green Freestyle boogie with DJ using Gabrielle Roth’s mediative dance Mountain Club Lots of furniture and household items to benefit Planting Hope’s form, 5Rhythms. programs in Nicaragua, followed by parade planning. Easy 10-mile expedition on the Connecticut River from Woods- 7–9 p.m. Worcester Town Hall, corner of Elmore Road and Calais ville, New Hampshire, to Newbury, Vermont. Life jacket, lunch Tag sale, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; float-building starts at 1 p.m. Clothes Pin Road. $5–$10 donation. Fearn, 505-8011 or fearnessence@gmail. Factory, 1 Granite Street, Montpelier. and water required. Car spot (or bicycle for the ambitious). com. Event happens every first and third Wednesday, and fourth Meet at 8 a.m. at Lenny’s, Main Street, Barre. Leader: Steve Light- Real Good Toys Warehouse Sale and Demo Day Wednesdays at the Plainfield Community Center. holder, 479-2304 or [email protected]. Demonstrations of dollhouse shingling, wiring and flooring, plus Visiting Writer Reading: Kathleen Graber refreshments, door prizes, grab-bag surprises and lots of deals. Into The Woods: Exploring the Trail and 7:15 p.m. Chapel, College Hall, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Mont- Expressing it in Pictures 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Real Good Toys Factory Outlet, 10 Quarry Street, pelier. Readings continue through July 5. Barre. 479-2217 or [email protected]. Learn how to express the connection you feel with nature in visual form from visiting artist John Geeza. Walks will be easy to moder- A Workshop In Risking the Growthful ate, allowing time and energy for drawing. With Sandra Lucas, gestaltist and transformational life coach. THURSDAY, JULY 5 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Green Mountain Club visitor center, Waterbury Explore the barriers to risking through gestalt experiments with Summer Sale at the Trinity Community Thrift Center. $185; continues Saturday, June 8. Register at 241-8323 or imagery, metaphor, poetry, visualization and dialogue. Store greenmountainclub.org. johngeeza.ca. 1–2:30 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop community room, Montpelier. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 137 Main Street, Montpelier. 229-9155. Sale con- $10 co-op member/owners, $12 nonmembers. Register at 223-8004, tinues Friday–Saturday. ext. 202, or [email protected]. see UPCOMING EVENTS, page 16

AT UNADILLA THEATRE GOD OF CARNAGE Edgcomb Barn, 970 Dump Road, Warren. $15. Two Gilbert and Sullivans: Pirates of Penzance Cutting, poignant parenting comedy. 223-7021. Tickets for Phantom shows at 496- followed by Yeomen of the Guard. July 12–29. Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main Street, 5997 or phantomtheater.info. Theater Pirates through July 14; Yeoman July 18–28. Montpelier. Thursdays and Sundays, 7 p.m.; SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE Thursday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; additional shows Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; 2 p.m. matinee July 12–22. Thursday–Sunday, 7:30 p.m.; 2 AUDITIONS FOR TENFEST 2012 July 11, 18 and 22. 501 Blachly Road, East July 14 and 29. $25 Thursday, $30 Friday–Sun- p.m. matinees Saturday and Sunday. Quarry Come prepared to read cold with other audi- Calais. $20 adults, $10 children 12 and under. day, $10 age 6–11, $5 discount for students and Road, Adamant. Free, but space is limited: reser- tionees and have some fun. Bring your summer Tickets at 456-8968. unadilla.org. seniors. Tickets at 229-0492 or lostnationtheater. vations at 229-6978. adamant.org. schedule with you. org. PETER PAN June 23 and 24, 1–3 p.m. Valley Players Theater, SUMMER PRIDE AT CHANDLER An all-star cast of more than 125 youth and TWO ON THE AISLE Route 100, Waitsﬁeld. Jeanne, 485-5636. Dramatic readings of the plays Still Fighting It, teens from central Vermont and the Upper An evening of one-acts directed by Joanne vermontplaywrightscircle.org. The Homosexuals and The Children’s Hour, fol- Valley present a fully staged production of this Greenberg and performed by U-32 theater lowed by discussion between the audience and AVENUE Q beloved family musical. grads. The Harry and Sam Dialogues features cast and a reception. This puppet-based play that deals with adult July 5–8. Thursday–Saturday 7 p.m.; Sunday 2 two Godot-like friends who share philosophical July 13–22. Friday–Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Chandler themes won the Tony “Triple Crown” for best p.m. Chandler Music Hall, 71–73 Main Street, discussions, secrets and beer. In The Dirty Talk, Music Hall, 71–73 Main Street, Randolph. musical, best score and best book. Come see Randolph. $18 adults, $12 students; plus 6 acquaintances from an online chat room meet Advance: $17 adults, $12 students; day of: $20 what the fuzz is all about. percent tax. Tickets at 728-6464 or chandler- up—with surprises. adults, $15 students; three-play pass: $34 adults, Through July 8. Friday–Sunday, 8 p.m.; 2 p.m. arts.org. July 12, 7:30 p.m., Maple Corner Commity $24 students. Schedule and tickets at 728-6464 matinee July 8. Valley Players Theater, Waitsﬁeld. Center. July 13 and 14, 8 p.m., Phantom Theater, or chandler-arts.org. Tickets at 583-1674. valleyplayers.com. PAGE 16 • JUNE 28–JULY 18, 2012 THE BRIDGE

UPCOMING EVENTS, from page 15 Movement of the People: The Fela Kuti Project MONDAY, JULY 9 Thirteen-piece Afrobeat band. Come for dancing. Cash bar. Summer Sale at the Trinity Community Thrift Store Create a Vision Board Doors open at 7 p.m, show at 8 p.m. Goddard College, Plainfield. See Thursday, July 5, for description and information. With Marianne Mullen, life empowerment coach. Ready to create $10 adults, $5 kids. Tickets at the door and cash only. goddard.edu. Cannondale Demo Days at Millstone Trails a goal or dream? Create a vision board to focus your intentions Community Concert: South Royalton Town Band Representatives from local bike shops, including Onion River and maximize your motivation. 7–8:30 p.m. Gifford Medical Center park, 44 South Main Street, Sports, set riders up with free demos of 2013 models. 5:30–7:30 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop community room, Montpelier. Randolph. Free. giffordmed.org. Rain date: Wednesday, July 18. Millstone Hill, Websterville. $8 entry fee. Event continues Sunday, Free. Register at 223-8004, ext. 202, or [email protected]. July 8. onionriver.com. Annual Poetry Slam with Geof Hewitt Food Fundraiser for Montpelier Food Pantry Participate in or watch a poetry competition for all ages. Prizes. THURSDAY, JULY 12 Ice cream and other goodies on sale to benefit the Montpelier 7–9 p.m. Old Town Hall, Brookfield. Free. Four Days of Dog Shows Food Pantry. Author Readings at the Writing for Children and Conformation classes for AKC breeds; companion events, obedi- 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Montpelier Shaw’s. justbasicsvt.org. Young Adults MFA Residency ence and rally for purebred and mixed-breed dogs. Ice-cream social, barbecue and live music by Cold Country Bluegrass. Two Talks: The W.D. Teague Postage Stamp Tonight: Martine Leavitt, Matt de la Peña, Mary Quattlebaum, 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.; continues through Sunday, July 15. Tunbridge Story and the Teagues and Automobiles Louise Hawes and Betsy Partridge. Fairgrounds. Register for barbecue with Deb, [email protected]. Ralph London tells the story of the stamp featuring Teague’s 7:45–8:45 p.m. Chapel, College Hall, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier. vcfa.edu. Readings continue July 10, 13, 14 and 15. greenmountaindogclub.org. Presented by the Woodstock Dog Club camera, and Daniel Strohl talks about the Teagues’ influence on and Green Mountain Dog Club. the Marmon 16 and other automobiles. 1 p.m., stamp; 1:30 p.m., automobile. Madsonian Museum of Indus- Kids’ Author Reading: Jennifer Gennari trial Design, 45 Bridge Street, Waitsfield. madsonian.org. TUESDAY, JULY 10 Vermont College of Fine Arts grad Gennari presents her novel, My Mixed-Up Berry Blue Summer, the story of a 12-year-old Food Security in an Age of Climate Change Medicare and You New to Medicare? Have questions? We have answers. pie-baking Vermonter whose family experiences bullying after An evening with Bill McKibben, Ben Hewitt and Rachel Nevitt, Vermont’s civil-union law passes. hosted by Food Works at Two Rivers Center. Local-foods dinner, 3–4:30 p.m. Central Vermont Council on Aging, suite 200, 59 North Main Street, Barre. Free. Register at 479-0531. Event 4 p.m. Bear Pond Books, 77 Main Street, Montpelier. Free. 229- followed by discussion. 0774. Dinner, 5:30 p.m.; discussion; 7:30 p.m. Capitol Plaza Ballroom, happens every second and fourth Tuesday. 100 State Street, Montpelier. Reservations required for dinner; Dowsing: Intuition Technology For Life Standup Paddleboard Free Demo Night discussion open to the public, $5 suggested donation. 233-1515 or With Fearn Lickfield, founder of the Green Mountain School of Standup paddleboarding is fun, easy and great exercise. Experi- foodworksvermont.org. Druidry. Learn how to use several different dowsing tools to access ence paddling from a whole new perspective. All boards and equipment provided. Shape-Note Sing information beyond your five senses. You have the answers! 4–7 p.m. Wrightsville Beach Recreational Area. Free. Weather Ian Smiley leads tunes from The Sacred Harp. All welcome; no 6–7:30 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop community room, Montpelier. $8 co-op member/owners, $10 nonmembers. Register at 223-8004, permitting: contact Clearwater Sports in Waitsfield at 496-2708 or experience necessary. [email protected] to confirm. 6:30–8 p.m. Tulsi Tea Room, 34 Elm Street, Montpelier. By dona- ext. 202, or [email protected]. tion. Ian, 229-4008 or [email protected]. Event hap- Author Readings at the Writing for Children and Partner Yoga Playshop pens every first and third Saturday. Young Adults MFA Residency Class outdoors if the weather is nice. 5:30–7 p.m. All Together Now, East Montpelier, $8–$18 suggested Vermont Symphony Orchestra Outdoor Summer Tonight: Uma Krishnaswami, Margaret Bechard, Sharon Darrow donation. 324-1737 or sattvayoga.wordpress.com. Concerts (Vermont author), Sarah Ellis and Amanda Jenkins. See Friday, June 29, for description; note change in venue. 7:30–8:30 p.m. Chapel, College Hall, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Bake Your Book: How to Start and Finish 7:30 pm.; gates open 5–5:30 p.m. for picnicking. Three Stallion Inn, Montpelier. vcfa.edu. Readings continue July 13, 14 and 15. With Keith Leon, bestselling author and trainer. Learn how to Randolph. $31–$35 adults; prices vary for children. Tickets at 800- discover your why, find the time to write, select a topic that others 876-9293, ext. 10, or vso.org. Concert repeats July 8 in Stowe. will love and create your roadmap to success. 6–7:30 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop community room, Montpelier. Contra Dance WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 Free. Register at 223-8004, ext. 202, or [email protected]. Rebecca Lay calls dances to tunes by Frost and Fire. No partner Day of Dialogue: Wealth, Power and Education necessary. All ages welcome. Bring soft-soled shoes. A unique opportunity to examine the relationship between wealth, Ukulele Group 8–11 p.m. Capital City Grange, 6612 Route 12 (Northfield Street), power and education. Professional-development certificate available. All ages and abilities welcome. Berlin. $8. 744-6163 or capitalcitygrange.org. Event happens every 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Haybarn Theater, Goddard College, 123 Pitkin Road, 6–8 p.m. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 46 Barre Street, Mont- first, third and fifth Saturday. Plainfield. $45; includes lunch. Register at goddard.edu/dialogue. pelier. 223-2518. Event happens every second and fourth Thursday. The Poor Sister Clare’s Traveling Monk Show Traveling Summer Story Time The Attic Series: Tympanon Part ritual, part foot-stomping high-spirited dance, part quirky Kellogg-Hubbard Library’s story time comes to Worcester. The trio performs tunes and songs of Quebec and France and movingly interactive improvisation, Clare Byrne’s show ex- 11 a.m. Worcester Town Hall. 223-4665. 7 p.m. Reach offices, 138 Main Street, Montpelier. $10 sug- periments with mysticism-in-action and movement-as-meditation. Autism and Vaccines: Unresolved Controversy gested donation. Reservations recommended; Susan, 229-1403 or 8 p.m. Phantom Theater, corner of Airport and Dump Road, Warren. With Charlotte Gilruth, certified classical homeopath. Screening hendrixfi[email protected]. $15. Dance-on roles available: contact Tracy at [email protected]. of the film Autism: Made in the USA. Discussion follows. Informa- Ecumenical Group tion handouts available. Songs of praise, Bible teaching, fellowship. 5:30–7:30 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop community room, Montpe- 7–9 p.m. Jabbok Center for Christian Living, 8 Daniel Drive, Barre. SUNDAY, JULY 8 lier. $5 co-op member/owners, $7 nonmembers. Register at 223- Free. 476-3873. Event happens every second and fourth Thursday. Cannondale Demo Days at Millstone Trails 8004, ext. 202, or [email protected]. See Saturday, July 7, for description. Quilting Group Shape Note/Sacred Harp Sing Working meeting of the Dog River Quilters. Let’s quilt together! FRIDAY, JULY 13 No experience needed. All welcome. 5:30 p.m. Community room, Brown Public Library, Northfield. Tie-Dye Party 5–7 p.m. Plainfield Community Center (above the co-op). By dona- Jean, 223-7984. Event happens every second Wednesday. Bring your own whites to make shirts swirl like galaxies, socks tion. 426-3849 or 426-3850. Event happens every second Sunday. Authors at the Aldrich: Jeff Danziger explode like supernovas or underwear burst with brightness at the library’s annual hippie craft-fest for all ages. Vermont Symphony Orchestra Outdoor Summer The Vermont cartoonist talks about his books Teed Stories and Out 2 p.m. Kellogg-Hubbard Library lawn, Montpelier. 223-4665. Concerts in the Sticks. See Friday, June 29, for description; note change in venue. 6 p.m. Aldrich Public Library, Barre. aldrich.lib.vt.us. Event happens Friday Night Fix: Ladies’ Night 7:30 pm.; gates open 5–5:30 p.m. for picnicking. Trapp Family every Wednesday through August 22. With Kelly Ault from Mountain Moxie. Women only: learn about Lodge, Stowe. $31–$35 adults; prices vary for children. Tickets at Summer Movie Night shifting and braking issues and how to fix a flat, plus training, 800-876-9293, ext. 10, or vso.org. In this Oscar-winning Hayao Miyazaki film, a 10-year-old girl, diet, how to pick a bike and any other bike questions. finds herself in a strange and magical world. For age 10 and up. 6 p.m. Onion River Sports, Montpelier. onionriver.com. Next fix 7 p.m. Jaquith Public Library, 122 School Street, Marshfield. 426- August 3. 3581 or [email protected].

BIG PICTURE THEATER Friday, June 29 Thursday, July 5 48 Carroll Road (just off Route 100), Waitsfield. The Pilgrims, Sick Feelings (garage punk) Miles and Murphy (jazz guitar) Most shows by donation. 496-8994 or bigpicture Saturday, June 30 Thursday, July 12 Live Music theater.info. The Sara Grace Band (rock/soul) Mark LeGrand and Sarah Munro (rock/blues) Friday, June 30 Friday, July 6 NUTTY STEPH’S CHOCOLATERIE BAGITOS Cats Under the Stars (Jerry Garcia tribute), 8 Chalice, Made In Iron and Amadis: Tribute to Route 2, Middlesex. All shows 7–10 p.m. unless 28 Main Street, Montpelier. All shows 6–8 p.m. p.m., $7, all ages Ronnie James Dio (metal) otherwise noted. 229-2090 or nuttystephs.com. unless otherwise noted. 229-9212 or bagitos.com. Sunday, July 1 Friday, July 13 Every Thursday Every Saturday Jazz brunch with Anthony Santor Stone Bullet (rock) Bacon Thursdays, hot music and live conversa- Irish/Celtic session, 2–5 p.m. Friday, July 6 Saturday, July 14 tion, 6 p.m.–midnight Every Wednesday Wee Folkestra and the Defibulators Megan Jean and the KFB (indie folk) Acoustic blues jam with the Usual Suspects Wednesday, July 11 SKINNY PANCAKE Friday, June 29 CIDER HOUSE RESTAURANT 89 Main Street, Montpelier. 262-2253 or Valley Night with Bill Shafer and friends Route 2, Waterbury. 244-8400 Ken Tonnisen skinnypancake.com. Wednesday, July 18 Every Saturday Saturday, June 30 Every Sunday Valley Night with Tracy and Jimmy Goodwin Dan Boomhower (piano), 6 p.m.–close Clancy Harris Old-time sessions with Katie Trautz and friends, BLACK DOOR Sunday, July 1 FRESH TRACKS FARM 4–6 p.m. (intermediate to advanced players 44 Main Street, Montpelier. All shows start at Brunch with Eric Friedman, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. 4373 Route 12, Berlin. 223-1151 or welcome to sit in) 9:30 p.m. with $5 cover unless otherwise noted. [email protected]. Sunday, July 1 Tuesday, July 3 225-6479 or blackdoorvermont.com. Jazz jam Friday, June 29 Ben Cosgrove (multi-instrumentalist) Saturday, July 16 Katie Trautz, 6–9 p.m. Sunday, July 8 Thursday, July 5 Dave Keller Band Colin McCaffrey and Carol Hausner Friday, July 6 Mike Quinones and Jay Ekis (American roots) Friday, July 6 CHARLIE O’S James Gram, 6–9 p.m. Sunday, July 15 70 Main Street, Montpelier. 223-6820. Mind the Gap (Americana) The Barn Band with Bob Kinzel NECI ON MAIN: THE CELLAR Every Tuesday Saturday, July 7 118 Main Street, Montpelier. All shows 6–9 p.m., Karaoke Bob Harris and the Well Trained Monkeys no cover. 223-3188 or necidining.com. THE BRIDGE JUNE 28 – JULY 18, 2012 • PAGE 17

Author Readings at the Writing for Children and 10 a.m.–noon. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 250 Main Mindful Business Success Circle Networking Group Young Adults MFA Residency Street, Montpelier. $10 VCIH members, $12 nonmembers; plus $5 For service professionals and small-business owners working to Tonight: Mark Karlins, Rita Williams-Garcia and Linda Sue Park. materials fee. Register at 224-7100 or vtherbcenter.org. make a difference in their communities and the world. Thirty 7:30–8:15 p.m. Alumni Hall, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Mont- The Dark Knight Rises: Honoring Senator Patrick minutes of optional sitting meditation, followed by an hour of pelier. vcfa.edu. Readings continue July 14 and 15. Leahy networking and one-on-one connection with peers. Support the Kellogg-Hubbard Library while watching a special 10:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Shambhala Center, 64 Main Street (third screening of the new film before its premiere in New York City. floor), Montpelier. Free. RSVP at 225-5960. Event happens every SATURDAY, JULY 14 Doors open at 6 p.m.; film starts at 7 p.m. Majestic 10 Theater, third Wednesday. Hike with the Montpelier Section of the Green 190 Boxwood Street, Williston. $100–$250; benefits the children’s Enjoy the Wonders of Fungi Mountain Club library. 223-3338. With Eric Swanson of Vermush. See Swanson’s recent pictures and Difficult 11.8-mile trek from Worcester Mountain to Hunger Author Readings at the Writing for Children and projects and learn how to culture and grow mycelium into fungi. Mountain via the Skyline Trail. Car spotting required. Young Adults MFA Residency Everyone will bring home their own oyster mushroom spawn. Contact leader Phyllis Rubenstein, 223-0020 or phyllis@phyllisruben Tonight: Tom Birdseye, Jane Kurtz, Shelley Tanaka, April Lurie 5–7 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop community room, Montpelier. $10 steinlaw.comcastbiz.net, for meeting time and place. and An Na (Vermont author). co-op member/owners, $12 nonmembers. Register at 223-8004, ext. Wear Your Art 8–8:45 p.m. Chapel, College Hall, Vermont College of Fine Arts, 202, or [email protected]. A simple silk-screening workshop, creating designs from templates. Montpelier. vcfa.edu. Authors at the Aldrich: Saloma Furlong Bring items to print and a simple design on paper. The Vermont memoirist talks about her bookWhy I Left the Amish. 9 a.m.–noon. The Drawing Board, 22 Main Street. $35 materials 6 p.m. Aldrich Public Library, Barre. aldrich.lib.vt.us. Event happens fee. Sign up in advance. 223-2902 or drawingboardvt.com. MONDAY, JULY 16 every Wednesday through August 22. Let’s Go Owling Sacred Co-Creation Dream Big and Reach for the Stars Celebrate one of the most majestic creatures of the night with With Nessa Rothstein, Brennan healing science practitioner. Learn about the basics of sky watching with Tony Mayhew. Star naturalist Steve Amos. Learn the basics of conscious creation through a guided medita- watchers of all ages and stages welcome. 10 a.m. Ainsworth Public Library, Main Street, Williamstown. 433- tion with Sacred Geometry as a way to deepen your relationship to 7 p.m. Jaquith Public Library, 122 School Street, Marshfield. 426- 5887, [email protected] or ainsworthpubliclibrary.wordpress. your life. 3581 or [email protected]. com. 5:30–7 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop community room, Montpelier. Ecstatic Dance Acro Yoga with Lori Flower Free. Register at 223-8004, ext. 202, or [email protected]. See Wednesday, July 4, for description and information. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. River House Yoga, Plainfield. 324-1737 or Fermented Foods and Our Health sattvayoga.wordpress.com. With Betzy Bancroft, core faculty. Learn about the amazing Moon Group ecosystem inside our intestines, discuss the signs of imbalance and THURSDAY, JULY 19 With Mary Anna Abuzahra. Track the moon cycle in your astro- learn a basic method for making lactofermented vegetables. Meeting on Disability Issues logical natal chart, gain self-awareness and learn a helpful way to 6–8 p.m. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 250 Main Share stories and concerns. study astrology. Street, Montpelier. $10 VCIH members, $12 nonmembers. Register 1–3 p.m. Vermont Center for Independent Living, 11 East State 2 p.m. Private office, 34 Elm Street, Montpelier. $10–$20. Pre- at 224-7100 or vtherbcenter.org. Street, Montpelier. 639-1522 or 229-0501 (both are also V/TTY registration required; contact Mary Anna, 272-0827. Event repeats Plainfield Book Club numbers). Event happens every third Thursday. August 11 and September 15. 6:30 p.m. Cutler Memorial Library, Route 2, Plainfield. Free. Nature Hikes with Onion River Kids Author Readings at the Writing for Children and 454-8504 or cutlerlibrary.org. Event happens every third Monday. 3:30 p.m. Location varies: call 223-6025 for details. Event happens Young Adults MFA Residency every first and third Thursday through August. Tonight: Alan Cumyn, Bonnie Christensen, Susan Fletcher, Tim What’s New and Hot for Kids’ Summer Reading Wynne-Jones and Marion Dane Bauer. TUESDAY, JULY 17 Local authors Jo Knowles, Kate Messner and Linda Urban read 4:30–5:30 p.m. Alumni Hall, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Mont- Going Solar Without Going Broke from their new books, share their favorites and share the experi- pelier. vcfa.edu. Readings continue July 15. With Jessica Edgerly Walsh of Suncommon. Learn about financ- ence they have in using books to talk with kids. Monthly Saturday Film Series: The Tree ing options available, purchasing and leasing, and state and federal 4 p.m. Bear Pond Books, 77 Main Street, Montpelier. Free. 229-0774. incentives to help you go solar and save money. After her husband’s sudden death, Dawn must provide for her four Science of Mind Principles 6–7 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop community room, Montpelier. kids despite her grief, while young Simone is convinced her father’s See Thursday, July 5, for description and information. spirit now lives in a giant fig tree in the yard. 2010, 100 minutes. Free. Register at 223-8004, ext. 202, or [email protected]. Summer Cooking for Well-Being 7 p.m. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre Street, Montpe- Author Reading and Signing: Jane Shore lier. $3 suggested donation. 223-2518. Cosponsored by MSAC and Shore reads from her latest book of poetry, That Said: New and Understand which foods match this season and your constitution, the Dharma Film Series Group. Selected Poems. explore the role of mindfulness in healthy digestion, create menu plans, taste samples and take home recipes. Talk Nerdy To Me 7 p.m. Bear Pond Books, 77 Main Street, Montpelier. Free. bearpondbooks.com/author-events or 229-0774. 6–7 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier. $8 co-op mem- Are you a self-identified expert? What gives you a “nerd-on”? Sign ber/owners, $10 nonmembers. Register at 223-8000, ext. 202, or up in advance to share your nerdy passion via PowerPoint! Drink Free Button Up Vermont Workshop [email protected]. beer, eat good food and learn about a broad assortment of topics Learn how to make your home more energy efficient, comfortable Caps for Sale through the eyes of those to whom they are most nerdily dear. and affordable. 7 p.m. Espresso Bueno, 136 North Main Street, Barre. Free. 479- 7–9 p.m. Room 109, Community College of Vermont, Schulmaier Performance by the PuppeTree. 0896 or genuineadventures.com/talk-nerdy-to-me.html. Hall, 32 College Street, Montpelier. Free. buttonupvt.com. Hosted by 6 p.m. ReSTORE, 30 Granite Street, Barre. Free. 477-7800. CCV Montpelier’s Moving Toward Sustainability class. Smart Meters: Why Opt Out? Nature at Night: Glow-in-the-Dark! Ray Pealer, local expert and concerned citizen, leads a discus- SUNDAY, JULY 15 As the sun sets, an amazing array of luminous creatures awake. sion on health, safety and security issues of new wireless “smart” Hike with the Montpelier Section of the Green Hike the fields and forests of the nature center in search of fire- electric meters. Mountain Club flies, glowworms and bioluminescent fungi. 6:30 p.m. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre Street, Mont- Difficult 9-mile expedition to Beaver Meadow Lodge and White- 8–10 p.m. North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm Street, Mont- pelier. 223-2518. face Shelters in Morristown. pelier. $5 nature-center members, $10 nonmembers, $3 children. Third Thursday Travel Talk Contact leader Ken Hertz, 229-4737 or kenneth.hertz@myfairpoint. 229-6206. 6:30 p.m. Cutler Memorial Library, Route 2, Plainfield. Free. 454- net, for meeting time and place. 8504 or cutlerlibrary.org. Event happens every third Thursday. Hike/Explore/Swim with with the Montpelier Songwriters’ Meeting Section of the Green Mountain Club WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 Meeting of the Northern VT/NH chapter of the Nashville Song- Easy 3-mile outing on Coburn Pond in East Montpelier, a former Digital Download Wednesdays writers Association International. Bring copies of your work. gravel-pit area with a 6-acre pond. Confused about how to work your e-book reader? Get one-on-one 6:45 p.m. Catamount Arts, St. Johnsbury. John, 633-2204. Event Call leader Ann Burcroff, 229-9677, for meeting time and place. help and see a demo on how to download your favorite books. happens every third Thursday. Make Your Own Flower Essences 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m. Waterbury Public Library. Sign up for a 30- Clean Slate Quiz With Fearn Lickfield, certified flower essence practitioner. Walk minute session at 244-7036. Event happens every third Wednesday. Assemble your best small team, and enjoy food and drink service through the process of cocreating a flower essence. Get inspired, Traveling Summer Story Time outside on the patio while you play a dynamic trivia game! connect with nature and learn to use essences for the health of the Kellogg-Hubbard Library’s story time comes to Middlesex. 7 p.m. Clean Slate Cafe, 107 State Street, Montpelier. Free. 225- soul. 10:30 a.m. Rumney School. 223-4665. 6166 or [email protected].

71–73 Main Street, Randolph. Through Septem- GREEN BEAN ART GALLERY Live Art, works by Nicholas Heilig; and Digital ber 2. 431-0204 or [email protected]. Montpelier Scenes, photographs by Ron Lay- Topographies, works by Karolina Kawiaka. 201 North Main Street, Barre. Through July 7. CONTEMPORARY DANCE & FITNESS Sleeper. Art & Exhibits Capitol Grounds, 27 State Street, Montpelier. 479-7069 or studioplacearts.com. STUDIO Through July 1. [email protected]. SULLIVAN MUSEUM CENTRAL VERMONT Pastels of Italy and Vermont by Jeneane Lunn. 18 Langdon Street (third floor), Montpelier. KELLOGG-HUBBARD LIBRARY Tol’ko Po Russky, Pozhaluista (“Russian Only, MEDICAL CENTER Through July 28. Wowie Maui, watercolors, oils and acrylics by Please”), chronicling the history of the Russian The Anatomy of Light, photographs by Andrew Jeanne Evans. school at Norwich University, 1968–2000. Kline. THE DRAWING BOARD 135 Main Street, Montpelier. Through August 24. Norwich University, Northfield. Through January Barns, Waterscapes, and Florals, expressive and Lobby, 130 Fisher Road, Berlin. Through July 6. 223-3338. 2013. 485-2183. cvmc.org. vivid paintings by Jayne Shoup. 22 Main Street, Montpelier. Through July. 223- MADSONIAN MUSEUM OF INDUSTRIAL TULSI TEA ROOM CITY CENTER 2902 or drawingboardvt.com. DESIGN Textures of the Earth, photos by Christian Tubau Group exhibit by the Art Resource Association, Walter Dorwin Teague: His Life, Work, and Arjona, a Spanish artist living in Vermont. followed by works by Joan Davidson and Cora GIFFORD MEDICAL CENTER Influence, a wide breadth of work by the man 34 Elm Stree, Montpelier. Through September 21. Brooks. Photographs by Bruce Small of West Brookfield. who designed numerous Kodak cameras, the 223-0043 89 Main Street, Montpelier. ARA show through 44 South Main Street, Randolph. Through August Bluebird Radio, Steuben glassware and much July 6; Davsidon and Brooks July 6–August 3. 1. 728-2324 or giffordmed.org. VERMONT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS more. artresourceassociation.com. Re Count and Re Connect, works by Kim Goert- GOVERNOR’S GALLERY 45 Bridge Street, Waitsfield. Through August. ner Darling, Sabrina B. Fadial, Diana Gon- CHANDLER GALLERY Curves, Naturally!, quilted fiber art by Greens- madsonian.org. salves, Susan Sawyer and Sumru Tekin. Red Fields & Yellow Skies: The Art of the Land- boro artist Judy B. Dales. STUDIO PLACE ARTS College Hall, 36 College Street, Montpelier. scape, group show by 12 state- and nationally 109 State Street, fifth floor. Through July. Photo Sc-EYE-nce, a science and visual arts fusion; Through July 6. vcfa.edu. renowned artists. ID required for admission. 828-0749. PAGE 18 • JUNE 28–JULY 18, 2012 THE BRIDGE

Youth Group thebarrepartnership.com. CRAFTS Games, movies, snacks and music. ★ Brown Bag Concert Series in Beaders Group Mondays, 7–9 p.m. Church of the Crucified One, Montpelier Weekly Events All levels of beading experience welcome. Free Route 100, Moretown. 496-4516. On July 12, KT and the Trailblazers; on July 19, instruction available. Come with a project for Story Time and Playgroup the Dave Keller Band. creativity and community. Story time: for children age 0–6. Playgroup: Thursdays, noon, July 12–August 30. Christ Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. The Bead Hive, Plain- story, art, song, nature activities and cooperative Church courtyard, State Street, Montpelier. Free. ACTIVISM games. Dress for the weather. Schedule at montpelieralive.org/brownbag. Weekly General Assembly for field. 454-1615. Story time: Mondays, 10 a.m. Playgroup: Wednes- Occupy Central Vermont ★ Free Concerts in Waterbury days, 10–11:30 a.m. Jaquith Public Library, 122 Saturdays, 3–5 p.m. Outside City Hall, Montpe- On July 5, One Over Zero (world/hip-hop/funk); FOOD School Street, Marshfield. 426-3581 or on July 12, Abby Jenne and the Enablers (acous- lier; rain location Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Agen- [email protected]. das and locations at occupycentralvt.org. Heather, ★ Adamant Co-op Friday Night tic folk/rock; on July 19, Prydein (Celtic rock). [email protected]. Cookouts ★ Summer Storytime Thursdays, 6 p.m., through August 16. Rusty Parker Great food, wonderful conversation and more With Bill Palin. Stories, critters, crafts and snack, Memorial Park, Waterbury. Sponsored by the ambiance than you can shake a cream-cheese Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Ainsworth Public Library, Rotary Club. chocolate brownie at. Sausages, jumbo hotdogs, Main Street, Williamstown. No storytime July 4. ★ Free Summer Concert Series in BICYCLING 433-5887 or ainsworthpubliclibrary.wordpress.com. Open Shop Nights marinated portabellas, salmon cakes, seasonal Marshfield salads and decadent desserts. Cub Capers Storytime and Songs On July 5: Katie Trautz and the Tall Boys; on Have questions or a bike to donate, or need help Fridays, 5:30–7 p.m., July 6–27. $8–$10. Ada- with a bike repair? Come visit the volunteer-run For children age 3–5 and their families. July 12: Cold Country Bluegrass; on July 19: mant Co-op, 1313 Haggett Road. Rain or shine. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. Children’s room, Bear Pond Michael Arnowitt and the ImproVisions Jazz community bike shop. Call 223-5760 for this week’s menu items. Mondays and Wednesdays, 5–7 p.m. Tuesdays, 6–8 Books, 77 Main Street, Montpelier. 229-0774. Quartet. Food available for purchase. p.m. Freeride Montpelier, 89 Barre Street, Montpe- ★ Capital City Farmers Market Morning Playgroup Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., July 5–August 9. Old lier. By donation. 552-3521 or On July 14: slow-food seasonal cooking demo Storytelling inspired by seasonal plants, fruits Schoolhouse Common gazebo, 122 School Street, freeridemontpelier.org. with NECI. Vegetables, milk, cheese, eggs, meat, and herbs with in-house astrologer Mary Anna Marshfield. Free. Schedule at marshfield.lib.vt.us. 426-3581 or [email protected]. Weekly Rides at Onion River Sports maple syrup, fine crafts, prepared foods, plants Abuzahra, plus crafts, games and activities. Walk and more. Live music and demos all summer. ★ Come in proper physical condition depending on follows. All ages welcome. Norwich University’s Summer Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 60 State Street (corner of ride, bring water and a snack and dress appropri- Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Tulsi Tea Room, 34 Main Street, Carillon Concert Series State and Elm ), Montpelier. Through October 27. ately for weather. Helmets required. Anyone under Montpelier. Free. [email protected]. Bring a picnic and a lawn chair for free outdoor Carolyn, 223-2958 or manager@montpelierfarmers 15 must be accompanied by an adult; anyone under Second-Language Story Time concerts on Norwich’s 47-bell Charlotte Nichols market.com. 18 must have a signed parental permission form. Tales in American Sign Language, plus monthly Greene Memorial Carillon. Rain or shine. Demo Mondays Gospel Brunch: A Community Meal special events with native speakers. and tour of bell tower follows. Cyclocross Cruise, 6 p.m., 1- to 2-hour, moder- All-you-can-eat buffet of fresh fruit, bread, Tuesdays, 3 p.m. Cutler Memorial Library, Route Saturdays, 1 p.m., July 7–August 4. Free. Diana, ate, casual cyclocross ride, climbing and descend- salmon and local meats and cheeses. Mimosas 2, Plainfield. Free. 454-8504 or cutlerlibrary.org. 485-2318 or [email protected]. and other drinks available for purchase from both ing beautiful dirt roads Story Time at Onion River Kids Tuesdays Red Hen and Nutty Steph’s. Sundays, 10 a.m.–2 pm. Nutty Steph’s and Red Outdoor adventure tales and childhood classics. Cycling 101 with Linda Freeman, 5:30 p.m., all SPIRITUALITY Hen Baking Company, Route 2, Middlesex. $10 Sundays, 10:30 a.m. 7 Langdon Street, Montpelier. levels welcome Christian Science adult, $5 children 12 and under. nuttystephs.com. 223-6025. Wednesdays God’s love meeting human needs. Mountain Bike Ride, 5 p.m. or 6 p.m., interme- Reading room: Tuesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; diate to advanced rides on different area trails LANGUAGE Tuesdays, 5–8 p.m.; and Wednesdays, 5–7:15 each week; for carpooling and more information, GAMES English Conversation Practice Group p.m. Testimony meeting: Wednesdays, 7:30–8:30 e-mail [email protected] Apollo Duplicate Bridge Club p.m., nursery available. Worship service: Sundays, All welcome. Partners sometimes available. For students learning English for the first time. Onion River Racing Wednesday Night World Tuesdays, 4–5 p.m. Central Vermont Adult Basic 10:30–11:30 a.m., Sunday school and nursery Championships, 5:30 p.m., fast ride with town line Fridays, 6:45 p.m. Bethany Church, Montpelier. available. 145 State Street, Montpelier. 223-2477. 485-8990 or 223-3922. Education, Montpelier Learning Center, 100 State sprints and competitions for bragging rights, route Street. No meetings July 24 and 31. Sarah, 223- Deepening Our Jewish Roots announced at ride time; onionriverracing.com 3403. Fun, engaging text study and discussion on Jew- Thursdays Lunch in a Foreign Language ish spirituality. Onion River Racing Thursday Night Nationals, Bring lunch and practice your language skills Sundays, 4:45–6:15 p.m. Yearning for Learning 5:30 p.m., pace is zone 1 and 2, no-drop ride, HEALTH Free HIV Testing with neighbors. Center, Montpelier. Rabbi Tobie Weisman, 223- route announced at ride time; onionriverracing. Vermont CARES offers fast oral testing. Noon–1 p.m. Mondays, Hebrew. Tuesdays, Italian. 0583 or [email protected]. com. Thursdays, 1–4 p.m. 58 East State Street, suite 3 Wednesdays, Spanish. Thursdays, French. Christian Meditation Group (entrance at the back), Montpelier. vtcares.org. Fridays, German. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Mont- People of all faiths welcome. pelier. 223-3338. Mondays, noon–1 p.m. Christ Church, Montpelier. BOOKS Regis, 223-6043. Ongoing Reading Group Shambhala Buddhist Meditation Improve your reading and share some good KIDS & TEENS The Basement Teen Center Instruction available. All welcome. books. Books chosen by group. MUSIC Cable TV, PlayStation 3, pool table, free eats and Sing With the Barre Tones Sundays, 10 a.m.–noon, and Wednesdays, 6–7 Thursdays, 9–10 a.m. Central Vermont Adult fun events for teenagers. p.m. Program and discussion follow Wednesday Basic Education, Montpelier Learning Center, 100 Women’s a cappella chorus. Monday–Thursday, 3–6 p.m.; Friday, 3–11 p.m. Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Alumni Hall (second meditation. Shambhala Center, 64 Main Street, State Street. No meetings July 26 and August 2. Basement Teen Center, 39 Main Street, Montpelier. floor), near Barre Auditorium. 223-2039 or Montpelier. Free. 223-5137. 223-3403. 229-9151. [email protected]. Zen Meditation Story Time at the ★ Waterbury Community Band Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. 174 River Street, Waterbury Public Library Concerts in the Park Montpelier. Call Tom for orientation, 229-0164. Mondays, age 18–36 months. Wednesdays, age A varied program of marches and other concert With Zen Affiliate of Vermont. 0–18 months. Fridays, age 3–6 years. 10 a.m. band selections. Good neighbor benefit concert, Free Community Meals Waterbury Public Library. Free. 244-7036. at Waterbury Congregational Church on August ★ Crafty Afternoons 16, 3:30 p.m. SPORTS For kids age 7–11. On July 3: origami. On July Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Concerts alternate between Water- Roller Derby Open Recruitment and For All in Montpelier 10: castle building. bury Center Park (July 10) and Rusty Parker Me- Recreational Practice Tuesdays, 1–2:30 p.m., through July (no event July morial Park in Waterbury (July 24). Free. Through Central Vermont’s Wrecking Doll Society invites July; no concerts July 3 and 17. Bill, 223-2137 or MONDAY 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Unitarian 17). Waterbury Congregational Church. Register quad skaters age 18 and up to try out the action. [email protected]. Church, 130 Main Street with the Waterbury Public Library at 244-7036. No experience necessary. Equipment provided: Schedule at waterburypubliclibrary.com/childrens ★ Summer Music from Greensboro first come, first served. TUESDAY 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Bethany programs.php. Chamber music concerts. Saturdays, 5–6:30 p.m. Montpelier Recreation Church, 115 Main Street ★ Library Activities for Kids Tuesdays, 8 p.m., July 17–August 14. Church of Center, Barre Street. First skate free. WEDNESDAY 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., • Story time, Tuesdays, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Christ, Wilson Street, Greensboro. $20 per concert, centralvermontrollerderby.com. Christ Church, 64 State Street • Crafts, first Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. $85 season ticket; free for youth under 18. 533- Coed Adult Floor Hockey • Games, second Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. 2301 or [email protected]. Equipment provided. THURSDAY 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Trinity • Lego club, third Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. ★ Middlesex Summer Concerts Sundays, 3–5 p.m. Montpelier Recreation Center, Church, 137 Main Street • Teen Advisory Group meeting, fourth Tues- On July 11, the Heckhounds; on July 18, the Barre Street. $5. 363-1531, bmfloorhockey@gmail FRIDAY 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., St. Augus- days, 3:30 p.m. Onion River Jazz Band. Bring a picnic. .com or vermontfloorhockey.com. tine Church, 18 Barre Street • Chess club, Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. (call Rob- Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. July 11–August 15. Martha ert, 229-1207, for information) Pellerin-Andy Shapiro Memorial Bandstand (next SATURDAY Second Saturdays only, • Young Adult Nights (games, movies, food, to Rumney School), 433 Shady Rill Road, Middle- 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Trinity Church, 137 crafting and more for youth age 10–17), third sex. Free. 229-0881. YOGA Sliding-Scale Yoga Classes Main Street (hosted by folks from Shep- Fridays, 6–9 p.m. ★ Capital Band Concert herd of the Hills Lutheran Church and Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier. Free. 223- With Lydia Russell-McDade. Build strength Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live and flexibility as you learn safe alignment in a First Baptist Church) 4665. music with your neighbors. Want to play along? ★ nourishing, supportive environment. Each class SUNDAY Last Sundays only, 4:30–5:30 Events for Teens and Kids at the Bring your instrument, music stand and a chair. Aldrich Library weaves in inspirations from nature and Tantric p.m., Bethany Church, 115 Main Street Wednesdays, 7 p.m. State House lawn near the philosophy. Free lunch every day Monday–Friday, no- (hosted by Beth Jacob Synagogue) Pavilion Building. Free. Through August 15; no Mondays, 5:30–6:45 p.m. Plainfield. $5–$20 obligations teen book club on Mondays, Wednes- concert July 4. suggested donation. saprema-yoga.com. day teen game nights, and crafts and events for ★ Summer Concerts in Barre Rhythmic Flow Vinyasa kids on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On July 11, the Green Mountain Swing Band; on Lunch, noon; crafts, 1 p.m.; teen events, 5 p.m. With Lori Flower. Outdoors if weather permits. July 18, Patti Casey and Bob Amos. Tuesdays, 6–7:15 p.m. All Together Now, East Lunch and crafts through August 17; no lunch July Wednesdays, 7–8 p.m. Currier Park; rain loca- 4. Aldrich Public Library, Barre. 476-7550. Montpelier.Through the summer. $5–$15 suggested tion Universalist Church, 19 Church Street. Free. donation. 324-1737 or sattvayoga.wordpress.com. Through August 22; no concert July 4. Schedule at THE BRIDGE JUNE 28 – JULY 18, 2012 • PAGE 19

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THANK YOU to all our friends and donors who have : Summer Floral Arranging NEW (3 in the evening!) supported us during the Renovation Project! with Yana Poulson • Getting the Most from Your Digital Introductory Pastels Visit us or see website for tour schedule, membership appli- Camera with Annie Tiberio Cameron • • • Ballroom Dancing with Sylvia Kingsbury cation, registration form with fees, complete activity listings, with Jan Ghiringhelli er Sociodrama with Herb Propp full newsletter and calendar. 223-3447 802-223-2518 • [email protected] • www.montpelier-vt.org/msac • msacblog.wordpress.com clarconstruction.com THE BRIDGE JUNE 28 – JULY 18, 2012 • PAGE 21 Editorial Letters One Word Wrong To the Editor: Thy silver dishes for thy meat Thank you for noting the 80th birthday As precious as the gods do eat, of Betty Blouin, one of the people who make Shall on an ivory table be Montpelier the spirited and spiritual place Prepared each day for thee and me. it is. And thank you for running the sonnet The shepherd swains shall dance and sing that I read at her party on June 16. You got For thy delight each May-morning: 13 of the 14 lines right, but sonnets—14 If these delights thy mind may move, lines of iambic pentameter—are so unforgiv- Then live with me and be my love. ing that I have to note the one error. The offending line is the second line in the (Wish I had written it.) third quatrain. The correct line was, “Only —Ben Scotch, Montpelier one, you say, well I count five” not, “One one, you say, well I count five”: Racing Luck To the Editor: And there’s no missing Betty—who would try? For the past 11 years I’ve been afforded Only one, you say, well I count five. the ability to pursue my passion—racing. Hither and thither, wherever hope’s alive I’ve had some successful seasons and some There you’ ll see her, joining Earth and sky. seasons where I would like to have been a bit more successful, but I’ve been able to do it In some writing genres, one wrong word regardless. That takes substantial and con- is not so bad. In sonnets, one wrong word tinued support on behalf of my sponsors, my is a calamity. First, “One one, you say, well team, and my friends and family. I count five” makes no sense. But just as im- In the world of semiprofessional sports, portantly, the mistake turns a line of iambic there is a balance that not many are able pentameter into a line of iambic tetrameter. to manage due to obligations, be it finan- I expect the Sonnet Police to be rapping at cial, professional or family. I’ve been lucky my door at any time. For such an offense enough to find and manage a balance be- against English letters, they don’t even need tween all three. Hobbies and passions take a warrant. I hope The Bridge will defend me time, dedication, money, support and un- when they arrive. derstanding—from friends and family, but So that I end this seeming complaint on also from employers and sponsors. I’ve had a more rhapsodic note, let me cite the most the fortune of having my employer, Pyrofax famous English poem in iambic tetrameter, Energy, serve as one of my biggest supporters Vermont Mountaineers pitcher Stephen Ostapeck throws a pitch during a June 16 home game at Christopher Marlowe’s wonderful “The Pas- and my largest sponsor. the Montpelier recreation field against the Danby Westerners. Photo by Roger Crowley. sionate Shepherd to His love”—let no one I’ve been with Pyrofax Energy for 10 years. ever change a word of it: For the past two of those years, I have over- seen the day-to-day operations of the ser- Come live with me and be my love, vice departments in Morrisville, Montpelier, Northfield Savings Bank Takes the Lead And we will all the pleasures prove Waitsfield and White River Junction, ensur- That hills and valleys, dale and field, ing that our customers have safe equipment in Dealing with Hunger Issues And all the craggy mountains yield. and solid customer service. Pyrofax Energy has helped me to develop professionally in es, there is hunger in Vermont. But there is less hunger in Vermont today because of the There will we sit upon the rocks, a job that I enjoy; allowed me to work with Northfield Savings Bank (NSB) and the bank’s steadfast efforts over six years to support Y And see the shepherds feed their flocks, people who are invested in the communities the innovative work of the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger and later of the By shallow rivers to whose falls they live and work in; and helped me to pur- more inclusive efforts of the same organization with a new name, Hunger Free Vermont. Melodious birds sing madrigals. sue my passion for racing. On June 7, a range of people both inside and outside state government—many of whom Pyrofax Energy drives its team to excel are now working very closely together to deal with hunger issues in Washington County—as- There I will make thee beds of roses professionally and personally. The com- sembled at the Green Mountain Club meeting hall in Waterbury Center to take stock and And a thousand fragrant posies, pany supports numerous community events acknowledge the generosity and effective support of NSB. A cap of flowers, and a kirtle through donations and volunteerism. It is Beginning in 2006, NSB made a three-year grant of $150,000 a year ($450,00 in total) to Embroider’d all with leaves of myrtle; dedicated to customers, employees and the the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger. community. I feel I am a perfect example As explained by Marissa Parisi, executive director of Hunger Free Vermont, the original A gown made of the finest wool of that. purpose of the NSB grant was “to expand meal sites . . . and access to quality foods.” Which from our pretty lambs we pull; I don’t believe I would be where I am today One of the most powerful innovations that resulted from the NSB grant was the formation Fair linèd slippers for the cold, without the sponsorship and support of the of a hunger council in Washington County. That Washington County Hunger Council was With buckles of the purest gold; entire team at Pyrofax Energy. I’m happy a first. Soon there was a second hunger council, in Chittenden County. Then in Lamoille to wear the logo on my car and I’m proud County. Now, there’s a fourth, in Windham County. And there will be a future hunger coun- A belt of straw and ivy buds, to work for such a supportive and generous cil in Addison County. These councils bring the key players together to overcome obstacles, With coral clasps and amber studs; company. make key contacts, secure cooperation and solve hunger problems. And if these pleasures may thee move, —Grant Folsom, Waitsfield One of the major discoveries that emerged from the councils and from a strategic plan- Come live with me, and be my love. ning process in 2010 was the now-not-surprising finding that, in Parisi’s words, “We couldn’t end childhood hunger without ending all hunger.” If the family was in crisis and there was hunger, their children would be hungry. If other adults, including older people, were facing MONTPELIER PARADE MARSHALS NEEDED Montpelier Alive needs hunger, that, too, could have an impact on children. volunteer parade marshals to help with the city’s July 3 parade. After a short Understanding the size of the hunger problem and dealing with hunger across the age spec- training in the Meadow staging area at 5 p.m., parade marshals will assist with the trum was a huge conceptual breakthrough. Said Parisi, “It was a big change and a big growth parade from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. If you can help, call Paul Gambill at 595-0087. for our organization,” which changed its name to Hunger Free Vermont in 2011. Impressed by what was achieved in its first three years of supporting the Vermont Cam- paign to End Childhood Hunger, NSB renewed its commitment for another three years in 2009. The $900,000 in overall NSB support from 2006 to 2012 achieved great things. Summer Music from Greensboro • It has doubled public access for children, families and all adults to food and nutrition programs. or summertime pleasure, imagine the delightful prospect of Summer Music from • Through the innovation of the hunger councils, NSB support has created a statewide FGreensboro at the Greensboro United Church of Christ. model for addressing hunger needs. As described by concert organizer Karen Kevra, it’s the Capital City Concerts series • Beyond the state’s borders, these hunger councils have become an organizational model in a summer location by the lake. nationally for addressing hunger and a range of other social problems. The astonishingly varied concert series on five consecutive Tuesday evenings in- We salute NSB for its continued corporate commitment of donating 10 percent of its profits cludes a July 17 concert with a colorful program of works for woodwind quintet plus to Vermont community organizations. We also salute the bank for its long-term, single-issue piano; a July 24 concert of acoustic instrumental music drawing on bluegrass, jazz, funding model. It was the NSB’s sustained commitment over several years that enabled Hun- American Celtic and fiddle and dance traditions; a July 31 concert titled Musical Of- ger Free Vermont to make a lasting impact in dealing with Vermont hunger. ferings of Bach, an August 7 concert featuring an all-Gershwin night of jazz; and a As Parisi noted, “We started a public conversation about hunger.” And what is more, in final August 14 concert in a program of mostly Czech music featuring Talich Quartet forming a number of county-wide hunger councils here in Vermont with NSB support, Hun- viola virtuoso Vladimir Buckak. ger Free Vermont created a national model that showed how to bring together the key players For more information, visit summermusicfromgreensboro.org. to deal with complicated social problems. PAGE 22 • JUNE 28–JULY 18, 2012 THE BRIDGE Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude

by Bob Lincoln only in response to acts of kindness from him he had a slow-growing brain tumor. Years ago, I wrote a long overdue thank- others but also for one’s condition in life. Suddenly all the money was gone and his life you letter to a former boss who had mentored recently read an article about a man who Being human, we often forget or ignore the was turned on its head. One day he walked me when I was starting out in the work-a-day had an epiphany one day when his life myriad blessings and daily gifts (beautiful into a Starbucks to world. His response was, as they say, on a downward spiral. sunsets, a delicious meal cooked by a loved get a cup of java and, was a heartfelt ex- IHe was taking a hike when, he claimed, one, a ride in the country, a trip to an exotic in conversation with pression of thanks he heard a voice that essentially said, “You destination, an afternoon walk in nature, the store manager, for my kind words. should be grateful for what you have and you delightful grandchildren, material advantages was offered a job. It It might be interest- should stop focusing on how bad everything and much more) that fill our lives and make was the beginning of ing to look closely at is in your life.” Out of this experience, he the journey joyous, interesting, fulfilling and the reinvention of his Opinions your own past and wrote a book titled A Simple Act of Gratitude, pleasurable. life, predicated upon recall people who and he turned his life around. And he spent We are often the beneficiaries of the acts the reununciation of his former values. He have helped you along your journey. a year sending out more than 365 gratitude of others who, while they may be doing soon realized how much he enjoyed the op- In sum, an attitude of gratitude is not only cards to people who had touched his life in their jobs, also extend themselves beyond portunity to serve people and was filled with good for you, but it also has a positive ripple some positive way. the ordinary transactions of daily life to a appreciation for the new journey he had effect beyond your own life. A daily dose of Today, we are learning from research- higher level of connection and empathy. All embarked upon. gratitude can help lower your blood pressure, ers and doctors that expressing gratitude of these people who affect our lives in this Practicing gratitude can evolve into a habit strengthen your immune system, spread happi- and feeling blessed is good for our health way deserve our gratitude. that will last a lifetime. It can become part of ness, lessen anxiety and depression, and build and also has a beneficial impact on those Months ago, I came across an article writ- the arsenal of “living with intention.” One can better relationships with people. Give it a try; around us, particularly the recipients of our ten by a man who at one time was a success- start keeping a gratitude journal or start send- you have nothing to lose and much to gain. gratitude. ful advertising executive in the Big Apple. At ing handwritten messages to those who have Like many things in life, one can learn one point in his early 60s, he lost his job, his been important in our lives in large and small Bob Lincoln lives in North Middlesex and is to practice gratitude on a regular basis not home and his marriage, and his doctor told ways and have shown that we matter to them. a retired development professional. A Modest Proposal For a Better Legislature and Better Laws

by Gesualdo C. Schneider having lawmakers listen to what is proposed hear them would save years of legislators’ (private or public) doing their taxes. They could be all that is needed to have sensible, time) and would require 1.7 words of regula- should be willing to bet their lives on our f I recall correctly, it was Jonathan Swift understandable laws. A corollary to this rule tions to be removed for every word added tax code being understandable and usable. who wrote “A Modest Proposal.” In it he change would be that a member must sit in regulation. If it is so important to add If not, then maybe they should not impose proposed solving overpopulation among through the entire last reading of a bill to be something, be willing to remove something it on us. That felony charge should also Ithe poor by feeding their children to the eligible to vote on it. If they wish to subject else. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to know that apply to anyone assisting a lawmaker to fill rich. I will call my efforts here “A Most Mod- us to something then they should be willing every time the legislature did something, life out their taxes. I have it on good authority est Proposal,” for I will only invite us to chew to subject themselves first. Now that would would become a little less burdened! that in the past, if not today, a lawmaker on the hardened skins of politicians. be real leadership! The fourth change would take place the could just go to the tax department for free Now that the legislature is looking for- The second change would be that 1.3 day a person started the third consecutive personal service! ward to a new year, I would like them to words of current law must be removed for term in any office. At that moment the leg- Well, enough ranting. We live in a fallen, consider some minor changes that could every word proposed. (1.3 sounds more sci- islator would lose all pay, benefits, accrued imperfect world, and we do need laws and greatly improve our law-making process. I entific than a round figure like 2 or 3.) This pensions, offices, staff, mailing privileges rules to guide us. But we also need to rec- readily admit that some may be more appro- would guarantee over time a reduction of the and, most important here in Montpelier ognize that those same rules and laws can priate to Congress, but I know that Vermont burden of law on citizens. (and in Washington, I might point out), become our masters. In addition, there is a likes to be a leader. So Vermont, here is your A third change would be to apply these parking! A political “career” should not be great danger from a “professional” class of opportunity! Lead on! same changes to regulations promulgated conveniently done at public expense. lawmakers, even in a part-time legislature. The first change would be to actually read under legislation. Regulations seem to be the The final change could be the most con- We need to bring the common sense of com- a law at the first, second, etc., reading. It is gift that keeps on giving. I would propose troversial but also the most effective. It mon people back into the process. interesting that a law is “read” by the clerk the reading of all regulations on the floor should be a serious felony, maybe even a stamping something on a piece of paper. Just of the House and Senate (joint sessions to capital offense, for legislators to get any help Gesualdo C. Schneider lives in Middlesex.

Allen Gilbert Receives Matthew Lyon Award

ongratulations and thanks to Allen Gilbert, executive director of the Vermont American Civil Liberties CUnion. At the May 31 annual meeting of the Vermont Press Association (VPA), Gilbert was presented with the VPA’s Matthew Lyon Award. To quote from a VPA press release, the Matthew Lyon Award is given “to honor people who have an unwav- ering devotion to the five freedoms with the First Amendment [of the U.S. Constitution] and to the principle that the public’s right to know is essential in a democracy.” The text of the First Amendment incorporates these five freedoms. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. In presenting Gilbert with the Lyon Award, VPA President Maria Archangelo, publisher of the Stowe Reporter and Waterbury Record, said, “Gilbert has been on the front lines in fighting for greater public access to government records, for public disclosure about police misconduct and for blocking efforts to hide the cause of death on public death certificates in Vermont.” She also credited Gilbert for his role in getting legislative approval for a new public-records law in Vermont, “replacing a statute that was one of the weakest in the nation.” In accepting the award, Gilbert, who early in his career was a newspaperman with the Rutland Herald and Sunday Herald/Times Argus, wrote: It means a lot to me to be honored by the association of the professionals with whom I first worked. Printer’s ink stays in one’s veins. It’s like a transfusion that compels you to view the world with an eye toward truthfulness and justice. Gilbert went on to praise Matthew Lyon as one of his “personal heroes.” Early in the history of the then-new American republic, the U.S. Congress passed the controversial Alien and Sedition Acts. At least in part, the purpose of these acts was to squelch opposition to the John Adams administration. Vermont Congressman Matthew Lyon accused Adams of having “a continuous grasp for power” and an “unbounded thirst for ridiculous pomp, foolish adulation, and selfish avarice.” Lyon was jailed, and Vermonters reelected him to Congress from his jail cell. Gilbert’s written acceptance of the award concluded by thanking members of the Vermont press: Thank you for the commitment that you—as reporters, editors, and publishers—have made to keep public officials honest and our messy democracy anchored to core values and constitutional principles. Your work mat- ACLU executive director Allen Gilbert with Maria Archangelo, presi- ters—a lot. dent of the Vermont Press Association and editor of the Stowe Reporter —Nat Frothingham and Waterbury Record. Photo by Tom Kearney/courtesy Allen Gilbert. THE BRIDGE JUNE 28 – JULY 18, 2012 • PAGE 23 Let’s Be Smart About Our Energy Future

by Deb Markowitz is being consumed. Electric utilities need state, so it is not surprising that over half our hicle network across the northeast see smart this information to integrate renewable- greenhouse-gas emissions—the pollution meters as an important first step. Let’s think mart meters,” the “smart grid” and energy sources into the existing electrical that contributes to global warming—comes about the future possibilities that come with “ smart consumers are all part of Ver- grid structure, since most are intermittent from cars and trucks. A promising solution smart meters. You may have already seen com- mont’s climate-change solution. A (i.e., solar works best on sunny days, wind is transitioning to electric vehicles. Indeed, mercials showing the fully Web-connected postcardS arrived in the mail the other day energy is produced only when the wind electric cars (battery only or plug-in hybrid) smart home, with appliances and lighting from my power company to let me know is blowing). For this reason, smart meters are available now from several major manu- that talk to both the electric grid and your that a smart meter was going to be installed and the smart grid facturers, and as pro- cellphone. This technology is coming and soon at my home. I can’t wait! With a smart are essential if we duction ramps up, promises to revolutionize the way individual meter we’ll be able to track our electricity use are to meet our goal technology improves households manage their energy use, provid- more accurately (particularly important with to increase the per- and prices come ing more convenience and more opportuni- a house full of teenagers) and help us save centage of renewable down, they will be- ties to save money, as well. money. But what really excites me and other energy to 90 percent come a viable option Of course, smart meters and a smart grid environmentalists about the smart meter is by 2050 as called for Opinions for regular house- won’t save us money and reduce our carbon that it is the technological innovation needed in the 2011 Compre- holds shopping for emissions on their own. Indeed, the most to enable us to integrate more renewable hensive Energy Plan. their next vehicle. important part of the equation is the smart energy into our system and reduce our con- Smart meters will also let our utilities In order to manage this new demand for consumer. I’m planning on being one of the tributions to global warming. adjust their pricing to discourage energy energy without resorting to building more smart consumers. How about you? Smart meters will help our utilities create use during the peak periods of the day and power plants, the tools must be in place to a smart grid. The smart grid uses wireless reduce it during nonpeak so that we will ensure that most charging occurs during meters and computer technology to allow be more efficient in how and when we use nonpeak periods. That is why those of us Deb Markowitz is secretary of the Agency of utilities to see how much and where energy the energy we produce. Vermont is a rural who are working on creating an electric ve- Natural Resources. Competition, Cost-Containment, Communication

by Richard C. Pembroke Sr. (RRMC) President Tom Huebner told VPR, like teachers and unionized state and fed- So what are some solutions? President “Here are the big things that lose money eral workers, have comprehensive plans and Obama’s health-care law envisions a health- e’ve created a health-care system at the hospital—the emergency department, associated costs that, though high, can be care marketplace in each state with many in our state and country with inpatient medicine in general, the labor and considerably lower than that of many Ver- options for cost, service, quality of provid- services and benefits that are un- delivery birthing suit, pediatrics—all of monters. ers, and innovative prevention and wellness Wsustainable. Unfortunately, the decision to those are money losers, but they are so cen- Competition in Vermont’s health insur- benefits. A healthy insurance exchange for close Rutland Regional Medical Center’s in- tral and vital to the needs of the community ance market has evaporated as we’ve changed individuals and employers with less than 50 patient rehabilitation unit is just the tip of that you can’t think of closing them.” the laws (some good) and added mandated employees is a start. We also must accept the iceberg. These are the tough decisions most hospi- coverages (good for some, but at the expense the reality that because health-care costs I’ve followed with interest the stories by the tals, clinics and medical offices face now or of all). This has all taken a toll on the cost are unsustainable, we must actively pursue Rutland Herald and Vermont Public Radio very soon. And, that’s before Vermont’s Act of health care. Many of our problems are a the cost containment spelled out in Act 48. about reduction of services in Rutland. The 48 adds unknown costs and pressure from microcosm of what is happening nationally, A thorough evaluation and review of cost- sad reality is, although this unit is both special interest groups to add new benefits and but we have charted a different course than shifting in the state budget and its effect on popular and beneficial, the hospital must services. How will it end? No one knows. most states as the solution. health-care pricing is also needed. Elimi- cope with reduced Medicare reimbursements Like most Vermonters, I’ve grown accus- As a former legislator, I recall fondly the nating incentives for “defensive medicine” and cost caps set by the state. tomed to our superb medical care. We’re not days when all sides could honestly, openly would allow doctors to practice evidence- As a former board member of South- forced to travel far for routine appointments, talk about these issues. We didn’t all agree, based medicine as an affirmative defense. western Vermont Health Care (SVHC) in and hospitals like RRMC, Fletcher Allen but we could talk and, ultimately, reach Finally, we all need to start talking and Bennington, I know that our hospital faces and Dartmouth Hitchcock provide a higher agreement. It was disheartening to hear the listening again. The health-care problems similar challenges. On the board, I saw the level of care when needed. In a perfect world, chair of the Vermont Senate finance com- we face have no “quick fixes,” but how we effects of Vermont’s caps on hospital revenue we could simply continue to add new tech- mittee from my hometown of Montpelier address them will affect our families for gen- growth, the expansion of the provider tax, nology and covered medical services as we describe our current health-care reform pro- erations to come. Let’s do it right. and payments from Medicare and Medic- have in the past, without regard to cost. It cess as “driving down the road in a pea soup aid that do not cover the cost of care. We isn’t a perfect world. The costs have finally fog, hoping not to hit a bull moose.” Doing board members watched the hospital wrestle come home to roost. The closing of the rehab nothing, in her opinion, isn’t an option. She’s with funding needed services, recruiting top- center is just one example of where we are right about doing nothing but wrong about Richard C. Pembroke Sr. a former Vermont notch employees and doctors, maintaining headed. the path we are taking, how quickly we are state legislator and small-business owner, is a its infrastructure, and reinvesting in itself. The cost of health care ultimately equals moving and our decision to move forward founding partner of Campaign for Vermont. Rutland Regional Medical Center what we pay for health insurance. Some, unaware of the costs involved. He lives in Bennington. A Perfect Occasion

by Nat Frothingham self a Putney resident like Lola’s late husband other musicians, played a special composi- tive Plants Garden. It’s a garden that features George Aiken, reminisced about close ties tion she had written for Lola called “Lola’s almost entirely Vermont plants. And when t’s hard to imagine an event more per- and a long personal history of knowing, lik- Smile”—a tune of beguiling beauty. Terry Gulick read about it, he came up and fect than the public celebration of Lola ing and admiring the Aikens. Another such moment was the introduc- looked at the garden. Aiken’s birthday on Monday, June 25. The rightness of the birthday event in the tion of Terry Gulick, longtime friend of In his June 25 remarks in the Cedar Creek IThe celebration in the Cedar Creek Room Vermont State House seemed almost too pal- George and Lola, who, like the former gov- Room, Terry Gulick told Lola that he had of the Vermont State House was scheduled pable. In this very building, George, whom ernor, is a wildflower naturalist. planted a white aster that morning in the to begin at 1:15 p.m. By 1:15 p.m. and in the Lola always refers to as “the Governor,” Gulick told the story of what was to be Aiken garden. minutes afterward, a standing-room-only served first in the Vermont House, then as his last visit with George at the old Howard Lola put out the word that she didn’t want crowd in the Cedar Creek Room was stirring speaker and then, of course, as governor. Johnson’s restaurant in Brattleboro. Lola and any gifts for her 100th birthday. Instead, she with expectation. There was a murmur, and Among her many civic activities, Lola George were together, and when Lola saw suggested that her friends arrive at the State a moment later Lola Aiken appeared in the served for many years on the board of the Gulick entering the restaurant, she waved House with a single rose, and there were doorway of the Cedar Creek Room on the Friends of the Vermont State House during him over. Gulick told George about a rare roses in vases and the fragrance of roses in arm of Governor Peter Shumlin to enthu- a time when the historic (1859) building was white New England aster. George had never the air. siastic and sustained applause. She and the being restored to its former glory. seen it, and he got all excited. And Terry said Though rare, there are moments in Ver- governor took their places in two comfort- In remarks that were somehow both formal he would get one of these white asters up mont when the entire state appears to come able chairs in front of the immense, iconic and personally tender, Shumlin expressed to him. But this was shortly before George together like an extended family. In the days and moving Civil War spectacle painting by a wish—drawing a laugh—to be known in died, and the flower was never delivered. after Irene struck—that solidarity was genu- Julian Scott, Battle of Cedar Creek. the future as “the second best governor from Last fall, the hillside garden behind the inely apparent. And in the lovely sentiment The clearly thrilled Lola took all in stride, Putney.” In closing he observed that George State House that is in view of the cafeteria and admiration for Lola Aiken at her 100th beaming and waving to friends in the crowd. had never been more at peace with himself, was dedicated as the George D. Aiken Na- birthday—that was another such moment. Warren Kitzmiller, Vermont representative never happier, than during his years of mar- from Montpelier, was moderator for the riage to Lola. MACKENZIE MEMORIAL A memorial service for Verna MacKenzie will event. As part of an event that was almost all take place at the First Baptist Church, School Street, Montpelier, Saturday, After a few of the many notables pres- pure feeling, there were two especially heart- June 30, 11 a.m. John Lincoln will be organist, and there will be a performance ent were recognized, including Aiken family felt moments. of an original composition by Numa Hasse. Nora Zablow will be music leader. members and a contingent of East Montpe- One such moment was when fiddler and Reception follows. lier Morse family members, Shumlin, him- composer Susan Reid, with a small group of PAGE 24 • JUNE 28–JULY 18, 2012 THE BRIDGE

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