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HaHardwick ◆ Greensborord ◆ Craftsburyw ◆ Wickolcott ◆ Walden ◆ Stannard Gazette ◆ Woodbury ◆ Calais ◆ Cabot ◆ Marshfield Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Volume 120, Number 41 Groups Request Removal Of Town Meeting Appropriation Petitions by Tommy Gardner petitions year in and year out was tives of four such organizations — brought up at Town Meeting. The HARDWICK — A debate from the unduly onerous, while others main- the aforementioned Agency on Ag- board did not take action, calling 2009 Town Meeting has been re- tained organizations should expend ing; AWARE; Hardwick Senior Citi- the letter and oral testimony a “first vived more than eight months later: the energy if they want the money. zens; and Greensboro Nursing consideration.” should organizations requesting This past March, there were 15 Home. Resident Sybil Messier spoke appropriations be required to file a groups asking taxpayers for a total “[T]he many hours needed to for AWARE, saying she could not petition each year in order to have of roughly $32,000, from a low of collect these signatures for these recall being turned down by any their request included on the meet- $250 for the Northeast Kingdom petitions is very burdensome,” the registered voters in the past when ing warning? Adult Education and Literacy Pro- letter stated. “These volunteer she came around with her petition At the end of the March 3 Town gram to a high of $4,500 for the hours are much more valuable to requesting an appropriation for the Meeting, in the often busy period Area Agency on Aging for North- help nonprofits accomplish their agency. Still, she said, she preferred set aside for “other non binding busi- eastern Vermont. goals.” not to have to spend time gathering ness,” some residents argued that At last week’s Select Board Representatives from three of signatures. requiring volunteers to try to get 5 meeting, Town Manager Rob Lewis those groups were present to ask “We’re asking people to sign, percent of registered voters to sign shared a letter from representa- the board to revisit the issue See GROUPS, Page Five Zero Percent Bonds Sought For School Renovations; Vote Needed by June Pichel Cook the board outlined its proposal to $1.2 million over traditional 20-year Craftsbury is penalized for its spend- CRAFTSBURY — The long arm take advantage of the 0 percent bonds at regular interest rates. She ing levels, which are above the state- of the federal American Recovery bonds, which will, if obtained, be explained, if the bonds were not allowed thresholds. and Reinvestment Act may reach paid back over 15 years. Board chair available, the board will seek tradi- The project includes a heating out to Craftsbury and provide a fund- Julie Marckres said the bonds are tional municipal bonding to com- system, replacement windows, ex- ing source to renovate Craftsbury on a first come, first served basis. plete the project. terior insulation and clapboards, Academy and Annex. The School Applications are due on Nov. 13, Costs from the payback on the plumbing, ADA handicap accessi- Board is seeking 0 percent Qualified and can be submitted after the town school construction bonds may be bility, fire suppression sprinkler School Construction Bonds through has approved the bond issue. deducted from the cost per-equal- system, and drainage work. The the ARRA for the proposed Projects are limited to ized pupil formulas set by the state, building envelope will be reinsulated $3,000,000 renovation project. $3,000,000. If the 0 percent bonds which will help lower Craftsbury’s with new forms of insulation to im In a letter to the community, are obtained, the savings would be per-equalized pupil costs. See BONDS, Page Five Venture Center Construction Pushed Back; Spring Start Eyed by Tommy Gardner — has all of its $3.1 million in funds isfy governmental requirements. three months isn’t going to impact HARDWICK — With freezing in place, $2 million of which is fed- Now, the hoped-for May opening is us too terribly.” temperatures becoming common, eral money. It will still be built in not realistic. Federal money brings with it Sterling Squash time appears to have run out for the Hardwick Industrial Park, but a Brian Norder, projects director federal guidelines, which means Jon Kreindel, left, and Nick Hermes, center, along with nine other Sterling College students those hoping to break ground on the construction start date remains elu- for VFVC, is not worrying himself more paperwork in a state that al- and Elena Gustavson of The Center for an Agricultural Economy, picked seven 400 foot rows new Vermont Food Venture Center sive. with deadlines; with $3 million in ready has rigid requirements re- of baby butternut squash Oct. 13 at High Mowing gardens in Wolcott. The students were part before winter, after officials ran into Projected start dates have been the bank, he said it is more impor- garding development. The latest of an all college work day. The squash will be used for the Pies For People project. one final environmental hurdle. pushed back steadily over the year, tant to make sure the project is done setback came when the federal gov- (photo by Vanessa Fournier) The 14,000 food business incu- from June to Labor Day to mid- right, if not swiftly. ernment asked for reassurance that bator — overseen by the non-profit November, as the council (with some “It is what it is,” Norder said. the venture center would not be built organization Economic Develop- help from U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy) “In the big picture scope, setting within a 100-year floodplain, and ment Council of Northern Vermont See VENTURE, Page Seven Squash For People’s Pies struggled to secure funds and sat- (the project) back another two or by June Pichel Cook Sterling College and University of “We are trying to highlight the WOLCOTT — Picking their way Vermont students and generous do- need that a lot of organizations have, ATV Trail Use Sparks Objections down seven 400-foot rows of butter- nations of ingredients from farmers not only at this time of the year but nut squash and harvesting 15 to 20 and producers, the pulp will be baked throughout the year,” Gustavson HARDWICK — For the second weigh in on ways to resolve the the proposed Nov. 15 date, because tougher time navigating the trail if squash every few feet was the task into pies and made into soup, said. “We are contributing soup to time in a month, David Patten ap- issue. So they took a field trip with the ground is already starting to get it were not for his regular improve- volunteers faced last week when Gustavson said. the Food Shelf and freezing it to proached the Select Board seeking Town Manager Rob Lewis to check cold, and he alleges off-roaders will ments. harvesting the bounty from the High Last year, Gustavson was on hold it over until spring.” resolution over the issue of four- out the trail. But last week, two leave a mark all winter if not shut Chapin alleged the ATV riders Mowing Seeds’ fields in North the “baking” end as kitchen man- Reaching out to local produc- wheel drive vehicles tearing up the members were absent and there- down. and snowmobilers are not the ones Wolcott. Eleven Sterling College stu- ager at Sterling College. She will be ers and farmers for help and dona- portion of Buffalo Mountain Trail fore, again, no action was taken. “If they start putting ruts in causing the most damage. Four- dents took on the squash harvesting involved differently this year but tions of ingredients is one of the where he lives. And once again, the Since Buffalo Mountain Trail right now, they’re going to freeze,” wheel drive passenger vehicles and for the Pies for People Project with hopes “to be baking at Sterling,” too. tasks, according to Gustavson, but board was not prepared to take ac- issues were on the agenda, board Patten said. motorcycles are being driven up gusto, energy, and enthusiasm. “Last year, the project took on a there is also need for volunteers’ tion. chair Marcus Brown allowed Patten Alleging he spends a sizable Buffalo Mountain, sometimes with The project, a brainchild last momentum of its own,” she said. donating time to make deliveries The first time Patten appeared and neighbor Meryl Chapin to voice portion of his weekends smoothing messy consequences, he said. year of High Mowing president Tom “We are trying to get things packed and provide trucking. before the board, new members Shari their opinions briefly. out the trail with a rake after riders Sometimes they get up there Stearns, is being coordinated by and ready to go by Nov. 16.” “We would love to have a hand- Cornish and Kathy Hemmens were Patten said he would like the leave ruts, Patten spoke of the irony and can’t get back down. According Elena Gustavson, education and Plans are to distribute the soup and ful of volunteers to help in the not familiar enough with the trail to town to close the trail earlier than that riders would have a much See TRAIL, Page Five outreach and coordinator at the Cen- pies to different organizations. Among kitchen and to help with distribu- ter for an Agricultural Economy. these are the Hardwick Food Shelf, tion,” she said. The harvested squash went to Craftsbury Community Care Center, Interested persons should con- Pete’s Greens in Craftsbury where Community Dinners in Craftsbury and tact Gustavson at 472-5840 or e- the seeds will be extracted; the pulp, Hardwick, and the Early Childhood mail her at center@hardwick cooked and frozen. With the help of Learning Center in Greensboro. agriculture.org. Voters To Address Tree’s Future by June Pichel Cook clean up the debris. going to decorate the tree. Board member Peggy GREENSBORO — Whether or Niemi said, “The Christmas “We should put in a small Lipscomb suggested some citizens not to chop down the big spruce tree in lights blow away, and in a week or Christmas tree and decorate the “might want to run us out on a rail” the Village Park across from Willey’s so, the lights start breaking. It (tree) fence,” Niemi said. “It (tree) is too if the board took down the tree. She Contractor Strikes Deal Store will be decided at Town Meeting. looks horrible. The tree isn’t very big to do anything with it now. I’d felt it was best to put the question The tree, planted in the 1970s by Lewis attractive.” like to see something we can handle.” to the Town Meeting. Hill, was given a reprieve on life until Johnston and Niemi explained Resident David Massey said he “I get the feeling,” board mem- March by the Select Board. the tree has a cobweb of old lights liked seeing the tree lit up at Christ- ber Peter Gebbie said, “that even With School Over Late Volunteers Martha Niemi and interwoven among the branches mas time and reminded the board though it doesn’t seem like a big Linda Johnston, who have taken on from years past. They said the elec- the town voted to put a tree there issue, we wouldn’t want to commit the task of decorating the tree for tric department strings up the lights years ago. He felt the tree shouldn’t to anything but take it to Town Christmas, requested the tree be each year for the volunteers, but the be removed because it was too big Meeting.” Wood Chip Burner Penalty taken down and replaced with a volunteers have to anchor them. The and old. Board member Warren Hill On Lipscomb’s motion, the smaller cut Christmas tree. Niemi volunteers have to be on call until said he liked seeing the tree deco- board voted to place an article on by Tommy Gardner long because the subcontractor re- full responsibility for his company’s reported the Hardwick Electric De- workers arrives to string up the rated at Christmas. the annual meeting warrant to de- CABOT — A local contractor sponsible for the project’s boiler unit inability to deliver on its boiler and partment would take the tree down lights, which makes it “pretty con- “Would lights on a smaller tree cide the fate of the Christmas tree responsible for building Cabot — Williston-based Chiptec — was its financial obligations. at no charge but requested the town fining” for the person(s) who are get blown off, too,” he asked? in the Village Park. School’s wood chip heating plant late in delivering on its end of the “It’s totally Chiptec’s fault,” came before the School Board Mon- bargain, both with equipment and Bender said. “It’s not Mr. day night to ask the board to forgive with money owed to its subcontrac- Laferriere’s fault.” half of a $21,000 penalty for finish- tors. Interim superintendent George ing the project more than 100 days “Chiptec wasn’t there with a Burlison explained to board mem- Police Department late. checkbook,” Laferriere told the bers Monday night that Laferriere Dennis Laferriere, owner of board. had racked up $21,000 in “liqui- Danville-based Laferriere Construc- In a telephone interview, dated damages,” to be placed side Tour Reveals tion, said the project was delayed so Chiptec president Bob Bender took See DEAL, Page Four Cramped Quarters by Tommy Gardner After walking through the de- Historical Society Grant HARDWICK — The Select partment, the board reconvened the Board began its meeting last week meeting upstairs in its usual meet- with a field trip downstairs to the ing room. Board chair Marcus Police Department, and even in the Brown said it was the second time Put On Hold By Town absence of two of the five board he’d taken a tour of the depart- members, it was a tight fit. ment, and it was “crystal clear” to by June Pichel Cook nal historical society building. which is underway. The cubicles the officers use are him it is high time for the town to GREENSBORO — Caveats The $18,500 grant, Stoner The board’s concern centered crammed into a small room off the start working toward providing its and tethers attached to a Vermont said, may not seem to be a large on tying the town’s hands “in per- reception area; in lieu of a jail cell, law enforcement officials with a Housing Conservation Board sum, but it is from the historical petuity” with the historic conser- there is an interview room with a better police station, in order to grant, awarded to the Greensboro society’s perspective. The society, vation easement. If the society solitary set of handcuffs attached to help them better perform their jobs Historical Society, received a cau- a volunteer organization, has about moves to another site and the build- the wall; and the closets the depart- and in order to retain officers. tious once over by the Select Board a $10,000 annual budget, most of ing reverts back to the town, the Hardwick Police Chief Joe LaPorte, center, took the Select Board on ment uses for storing equipment, “Each time (touring the depart- last week at its meeting. Society which relates to upkeep and use of conservation board would have to a tour of the police department last week. The group is standing in documents and evidence are so ment) I feel the same way,” Brown president Jenny Stoner sought the its building. The conservation be notified and give written per- the cramped cubicle corner where officers each have a small work small, only one person at a time can said. “It’s almost embarrassingly board’s acceptance of the grant pa- board grant was awarded as part mission. The building could only area. From left: officer Michael Gero, board member Shari Cornish, comfortably enter or leave, unless small.” rameters and historic conservation of the society’s capital campaign be used by the town or another LaPorte, board chair Marcus Brown, and board member Richard two people wish to perform a do-si- During the tour, Police Chief easement to be placed on the origi- for its renovation/building project, See GRANT, Page Eight Brochu. (photo by Tommy Gardner) do coming and going. See TOUR, Page Five Page Two The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Retirees Reassured Pension Plans On Target by June Pichel Cook She said keeping people informed, determine terms of health plans HARDWICK — Retired state setting up meetings as more infor- based on legislative enactments, he employees and teachers were reas- mation becomes available, and un- stressed health benefits were quite sured last week the Vermont Com- derstanding the commission’s rec- secure “because of constitutional mission on Design and Funding of ommendations are advisory only is protected rights. Retirement and Retiree Health Ben- part of the process. “I feel comfortable that you are efits, set up by Treasurer Jeb Gesturing toward both Leriche off the hook from the commission,” Spaulding, will look at future re- and Kitchel, Smith said the meeting Smith stressed. “We don’t want to tirement planning, not at current was called to “show solidarity in not pretend we don’t understand the contractual retirement agreements. tinkering with retiree pensions or economy. Very few teachers have The seven-member commission, cre- health benefits. lost their jobs in the state of Ver- ated by the Legislature last sum- “This is where the rubber strikes mont because of cutting back with mer, does not include representa- the road,” Smith said, “and that is lack of funding. Each community tives of the state employees or teach- why I am holding this meeting.” decides if they are going to approve ers and has been criticized for that He acknowledged his attitude the budget.” omission. changed a bit more positive since Leriche noted it was very un- VSEA chapter president Jane earlier in October, and he felt more likely the Legislature would ignore Osgatharp and chapter board mem- assured the governor and treasurer the commission’s recommendations ber, Bert Smith invited state Rep. “won’t be tinkering with retire- and would take them very seriously. Lucy Leriche, D-Hardwick, and state ments.” Retiree health benefits can The recommendations have weight, Sen. Jane Kitchel, D-Caledonia, to be changed by legislative action but throughout the deliberative pro- meet with local retirees. and are tied to whatever state em- cess, there is the opportunity to give “We wanted an opportunity to ployees receive, according to testimony and make changes. She discuss our concerns about changes Smith. said the commission is dealing with that might affect them,” Osgatharp “You can make all the commit- future retirees and that is why cur- said at last week’s meeting in the ments you want,” Smith said, “but rent retirees were not invited to Memorial Building. “People get fear- in the end what affects state em- serve on the commission. ful and information isn’t out there ployees will affect us (retirees).” Osgatharp said, “I am relieved Baked Apples in addressing concerns and ques- He said teachers have a prob- by what the commission said in the Woodbury students Brandon Fletcher, left, and Graydon Neill, right, tions that might have been weigh- lem because their pensions fall un- meeting of Oct. 9. Current retirees scoop out apple cores and fill the center with toppings for dessert at ing on people’s minds and might der contract law but health benefits are OK. We are not going to touch Woodbury School’s Localvore Community Lunch Oct. 15. Much of the have an adverse impact on their come under collective bargaining you. I believe them, but unfortu- lunch menu was grown in the school’s own garden and what wasn’t income structure.” law. The Vermont Supreme court nately, am aware of the cost of state was bought locally. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) Kitchel assured the gathering has not determined if teachers’ government.” of 18 retirees that a contractual ob- health benefits are constitutionally The Legislature will try to save ligation with the state has been es- protected. An open lane/driveway between the property of Bill Smith and money, Osgatharp noted, and “this tablished with people who are re- Although Smith claimed the still is a worry, and I’m hoping all of abutters John and Lydia Makau, who opened an art retail shop last The Kids Feed tired and that should be respected. Vermont Board of Education will us will be keeping an eye on this.” year, is under scrutiny as to its status as a right-of-way, old road, or private property. (photo by June Pichel Cook) The Parents, Fence Construction The Millers Thumb And Teach Them by Tommy Gardner school, to seedlings they planted in Denied For Need Changes Hands WOODBURY — The students garden beds they helped rototill. at the tiny Woodbury Elementary Brush held up a laminated poster by June Pichel Cook on Beach Road; the shop property the Agency of Natural Resources. School helped make a big lunch last showing an illustrated garden plot, GREENSBORO — The Red abuts The Millers Thumb. At some Polston said, “We would like to week, using ingredients they had while Beecham pointed out the dif- Of Closer Look Rooster, which has been hanging time in the distant past, the proper- have a food service of some kind or grown since March. Befitting a ferent rows of veggies. around town throughout the sum- ties were subdivided. whatever the community thinks proper harvest celebration, there There was also a cavalcade of by June Pichel Cook They requested permission from mer, has settled for a winter perch Polston said, “We love the build- needs to be done to integrate with was plenty of food, some music, and students sharing brief snippets of GREENSBORO — Robert Frost the board to install a fence, which and now looks out the second floor ing enough and will just take the other good things that are here.” an education for the adults out there. what they enjoyed about the gar- posed a question, never answered, would block access on a roadway window of The Millers Thumb. The chance and restore it to its former The Millers Thumb is a core There were dishes using squash, den. in “Mending Wall:” that intersects the block-long East buildings’ new owners, Jerry Brown glory.” building and in the center of Greens- potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, and Emma Brall described the pro- “Before I built a wall I’d ask to Street. Smith displayed a survey and Norman Polston, were quite The new owners are reaching boro. Its future, they feel, should be greens, and the diners gathered ran cess of harvesting the potatoes as know What I was walling in or wall- map showing the old roadway split- content with the ubiquitous fowl’s out to the community for ideas on something the community wants the gamut, according to principal the weather turned chillier: “The ing out, And to whom I was like to ting into a “Y,” one leg winding east- presence last Sunday. using the building; however, both and needs. Getting the community’s Sharon Fortune, “from the earliest first time I dug them up by hand. give offence.” Frost’s mythical neigh- ward to the Greensboro Bend Road After closing on the property, men emphasized that future plans input is high on their agenda. kindergarten student through the But the second time we had to use bor only repeats: “Good fences make and the other leg crossing a bridge both men chatted about future pros- must accommodate problematic “Our goal is to reinforce and re- oldest faculty person, which is prob- tools because it was so cold.” good neighbours.” toward the Perrin Road between pects for the historic red building. wastewater disposal concerns. emphasize those features which ably me.” To be fair to Fortune, Cameron Molleur said, “Some- The Select Board may have to the Greensboro Historical Society Brown said his wife, “Cookie,” in the Brown, an architect, is working make Greensboro and its environs there were also some community thing that was rewarding for me answer Frost’s question. Not allow- and Willey’s Store. summer operate the ice cream shop through the permitting process with See MILLERS, Page Five members enjoying the food who had was staying after school.” ing property owners’ John and Lydia Smith said he uses the access lived through their fair share of Caleb Olsacher: “Our cabbage Makau to put up a fence on an old road to get to the back of his prop- harvest moons. was delicious with soy sauce and in roadway was the request made to erty and thought his property line Emery Brush and Kagen cole slaw.” the board last week by neighbors extended to the middle of the road- Beecham spearheaded a discussion Two musically-inclined faculty Bill Smith and David Massey. way. He said he filled in a parking Voters At Town Meeting Will and slideshow about the process of members — David Swanson (gui- Smith requested a letter be sent area where his tenants park; rem- growing and then cooking food. They tar) and Margaret Stockdale (man- to the Makaus disallowing the con- nants of a stone wall lay on the took turns talking about how the dolin) — ended the event with a struction of a fence over a roadway, easterly side of the roadway. garden grew from seeds inside the See KIDS, Page Three which accesses the back of Smith’s Massey said he also uses the road- Decide On Grant Applications apartment house. way. by Will Walters $18,000 to that number from grants other methods to raise the differ- Smith said he owns the Houle “It is a mistake for the town to CABOT — A review of four ap- approved last year but do not need ence. Tormey told the committee building, and his tenants use an give up that right-of-way,” Smith plications for UDAG grants at the to be paid. the state Department of Buildings Flu Clinic Scheduled improved area on the westerly side said. “This is an access the town town’s Oct 15 committee meeting Chris Tormey, School Board gave the school $13,000 last year for parking. The area has been used may want to keep. You are giving up resulted in three being set for a vote chair, spoke on behalf of the grant and $25,000 this year for the arts for many years, according to Smith. something you don’t need to.” on Town Meeting Day and one sent made by the school for $25,000 to building. The former “Withers’ home and prop- The board agreed to send a let- back to be revised and resubmitted retire the outstanding debt on the Tormey stated a goal was “dur- — Students Only erty, which lies on the westerly side ter to the Makaus indicating a fence to the UDAG committee. performing arts building. Tormey ing the course of this school year (to) by Tommy Gardner students. The shots are free for stu- of Smith’s building, was sold to the should not be installed until further The committee had a total of said the total amount of debt was retire that debt.” CABOT — The School Board dents only, as the supplies are lim- Makaus, who established a gallery investigation and consultation with $41,000 to dispense and could add $70,000 and the school district has He also told the committee meeting Monday was a hodgepodge ited and are voluntary. and apartment. the town’s attorney. $9,000 was raised over the last of issues, ranging from the immedi- “There will be donuts, cider and month from private donors. ate and tangible to the distant and needles,” board chair Chris Tormey The request raised a new issue philosophical. quipped. for the UDAG committee because Principal Regina Quinn up- Quinn also told the board the Arts Alliance Plans no one ever asked for a grant to pay dated the board on plans to inocu- school applied for a $15,000 Farm to for prior expenses. Member Chuck late students against the H1N1 Table Grant from the state, in hopes Talbert said, however, “I don’t think “swine flu” virus at clinics, Nov. 8 of providing students with food Another Curtain Call we have anything expressly prohib- and Dec. 10. The clinics will be held grown locally. There is less than iting it.” He said the acid test is at Twinfield Union School, with $100,000 in grant money available by June Pichel Cook the Lakeshore District at 1500 when it goes to the voters. The com- buses available to transport Cabot See FLU, Page Three GREENSBORO — An appeal Breezy Ave. The site is adjacent to mittee voted to send the application filed in Vermont Environmental the ballfield on Tolman Corners. to the voters on Town Meeting Day. Court may open a second act for the The conditional-use permit An application from Ruth Greensboro Arts Alliance and Resi- would have allowed constructing a Kaldor for $500 for the Cabot After dency to have a home in Greens- tent for theatrical performances in School Program was also voted to be WEATHER WATCH by Tyler Molleur boro. James Sowles, who applied for the summer and creating a parking put on the ballot. [email protected] a conditional-use permit on prop- area. Plans were to build a perma- The Fire Department submit- Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday erty he was donating to the arts nent structure similar to the ted a grant request for $12,000 for alliance, has appealed the Zoning Shakespearean Globe Theater some- thermal imaging equipment. After Board of Adjustment’s decision to time in the future. a brief discussion, the request was deny his request. Opposition was raised by abut- voted to go on the ballot. Sowles’ appeal was filed at the ting landowners and board mem- An application by Rev. Bill end of September. bers of the Greensboro Association. Cobb for Faith in Action did not The conditional-use permit ap- Members of the association sup- fare as well as the others. Cobb Partly sunny with Partly cloudy Partly sunny with Cloudy with 40% Partly cloudy plication sought approval to erect a ported the concept of a theater but submitted a grant proposal to fund a 30% chance of with 30% 30% chance of chance of rain with 20% chance theater tent on a 4 1/2-acre parcel in See ARTS, Page Three use of the Masonic Hall. The Se- overnight rain chance of rain overnight rain or snow. of a.m. snow lect Board is considering renting or snow. showers. or snow. showers. the building to Faith in Action sub- Hi: 51 Hi: 53 Hi: 45 Hi: 47 Hi: 45 ject to a written proposal being Lo: 31 Lo: 34 Lo: 29 Lo: 31 Lo: 28 Dan Baston, left, and Nicole Grohoski of the Lake Champlain Basin submitted to the board. Date High Low Rain Snow On grnd Date High Low Rain Snow On grnd A number of items listed in program in Burlington, help plant trees along the Winooski River on 10/12 46° 30° 0.13" 0.5" 1" 10/16 42° 23° 0.00" 0.0" 0 the application were for operating the Gould property in Lower Cabot Oct. 17. The project was sponsored 10/13 38 31 0.04" 0.0" 0" 10/17 45 24 0.00" 0.0" 0 expenses, such as rent, utilities, ° ° ° ° by the Friends of the Winooski River in cooperation with the Cabot 10/14 36° 30° 0.00" 0.0" 0" 10/18 43° 26° 0.00" 0.0" 0 Conservation Committee. (photo by Will Walters) and a director’s fee and there were listed few capital expenses. The 10/15 38° 25° 0.00" 0.0" 0" Weekly 46° 23° 0.17" 0.5" 0 capital expenses were office equip- Conditions will actually be mild (relatively) this week with highs possibly reaching ment and re-equipping the kitchen. the lower 50s. One disturbance will pass through the area Wednesday night and Ann Cookson asked “can we Thursday with a slight chance for rain or snow. The next system will move in Friday Volunteers Plant night and last into Sunday morning. This system will have rain during the day and Oct. 21 - Oct. 27 make a stipulation what we will pay for out of this grant?” because mixed precipitation at night. The remainder of Sunday appears dry at this time. The Willey's Store Greensboro Trees Along River the UDAG plan limits grants for capital, and not operating, costs. by Will Walters Winooski River said said the Cabot R.D. Eno, the committee chair, Classico Puffs Plus Teddie Old Fashion CABOT — A crisp but clear Creamery provides financial sup- suggested that Cobb be asked to morning greeted volunteers Satur- port for tree purchase and also gives rewrite the grant before it is ap- Pasta Sauce Facial Tissue Peanut Butter day who took part in a tree planting $20,000 a year for river restoration proved. $ $ 19 $ along the Winooski River on Lower and education on watershed protec- 2/ 5 24 oz. 1 60 ct. 2/ 5 16 oz. The committee voted a motion SUBSCRIPTION Cabot. Members of the conservation tion. to “return the grant for revision to committee and the Friends of the Creamery support was also pro- specify capital items to be pur- Land O Lakes Campbell's Nabisco Winooski River were helped by vided by Clay Whitney and Ed chased with grant funds and which people from Topsham and Burling- Pcolar, vice president of operations, UDAG goals the project addresses.” Butter Select Soups Fig Newtons ton bringing to 15 volunteers for the who were present and took shovels All applications will be open RATES $ $ $ 99 project on the Gould land on Saw- to help with the planting. to public comment at a hearing at 16 oz. 2/ 5 2/ 3 18.6-19 oz. 2 14 oz. mill Road. Smith noted a number of posi- the committee’s December meet- In Vermont...... $33.00 This is the third year of tree tive benefits the plantings provide, ing. Out-of-State...... $36.00 plantings along the river and this such as stabilizing the bank, filter- In other business, payment of Shake 'n Stoneyfield Post Spoon Size year about 65 trees were set in the ing runoff pollution and providing $2,120 for an invoice from the ground, according to Gary Gulka, shade for aquatic life. Bake Yogurt Shredded Wheat Cereal Cabot Coalition for two computers chair of the conservation commit- The volunteers were given a THE HARDWICK GAZETTE $ $ $ was approved. 2/ 4 5.29-6 oz. 5/ 3 6 oz. 2/ 5 16.4-20 oz. tee. He said the trees stabilize the lunch voucher for the Cabot Histori- P.O. Box 367 ¥ Main Street ¥ Hardwick, VT 05843 stream bank, which has no deep cal Society’s apple pie festival being Eno asked the members to re- view copies of the proposed revi- Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sat. - Sun. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. rooted vegetation. Gulka said “we held that day at the Cabot School (802) 472-6521 hope to continue to find landowners gymnasium. In the early afternoon, sion to the UDAG plan and be pre- 802-533-2621 Grocery/Clothing along the river to let us continue they enjoyed canoe rides on Coit’s pared to vote on them when the [email protected] 802-533-2554 Hardware/Sports planting.” Pond, one of the four beginnings of committee meets Nov 19. The meet- Ann Smith of the Friends of the the Winooski River. ing is open to the public. The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Page Three

POLICE REPORT

Hardwick Police Off The Road HARDWICK — Charles ing he was not injured. Sartelle was Sartelle Jr., of Hardwick, was cited taken into custody for suspicion of for driving while intoxicated num- driving while intoxicated. ber 2 after he was stopped at 5:01 Police cited Earl Rogers Jr. Oct. p.m., Oct. 14 on the Craftsbury Road. 16 to appear in Washington District Police alleged Sartelle lost control Court on Dec. 10 to answer to a of his 2000 Subaru while traveling charge of grand larceny. south on the Craftsbury Road. The Joseph R. Kennedy, of Glover, car ended up off the road and in the was stopped at 4:25 p.m., on Oct. 9 on river facing north. Sartelle refused Route 16 in Greensboro. Police gave A Lighter Shade Of Pale treatment by Hardwick Rescue, say- him a $156 ticket for no insurance. Larry Hamel, right, contemplates the color of a fresh coat Vermont State Police of paint being put on the Hardwick Inn. The first coat, a bright yellow, brought raving reviews so Hamel switched Camper Burglarized to a more subdued shade. (photo by Ross Connelly) STANNARD — State police are investigated a theft from a motor investigating a burglary that was vehicle that occurred on Cabot Road reported Oct. 19 to a camper trailer sometime between the evening parked on Sheppard Road. Numer- hours of Oct. 12 and the early morn- ous household items, including pots ing of Oct. 13. A black Gary Fisher and pans, silverware, and other re- bicycle with white lettering was sto- lated materials were stolen. This is len from the owner’s bike rack. The Bridge Repair the second break-in to the camper in front tire to the bike was also taken Hardwick Road Crew members replaced all of the planking last week on the bridge on the last three weeks. from the unlocked vehicle. Riverside Farm Lane in Hardwick. From left: Bernie Shatney, Brent Hodgdon, Tod Ferland Waste District To Anyone with information Information pertaining to the and Tom Fadden. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) should contact state police at 748- crime or witnesses to any suspi- 3111 or NEK Crimestoppers at 748- cious activity are encouraged to con- Raise Rates And 2222. tact state police at 229-9191 or the Bike Stolen Central Vermont Crime Stoppers Charge For Recycling MARSHFIELD — State police Tipline at 1-800-529-9998. Flu step down and receive their full re- treat. by Tommy Gardner per bag: $3 for 15-gallon bags, $4 for Continued From Page Two tirement benefits, and would allow Kokodyniak’s rough plan con- The Central Vermont Solid 25-gallon bags, and $6 for heavier statewide, and the competition will less experienced — and less expen- tained four basic long-term goals: Waste Management District will bags. Recycling costs for the same House Tour And 350 be stiff. The school expects to hear a sive — teachers to be hired, saving communication, program enrich- raise its prices for trash disposal sized bags will be half the price of verdict by early December. money on the budget. ment, fund and resource develop- Nov. 1 and, for the first time, will trash come Nov 1. A recent break-in at the school McCallum had an issue with ment, and capital planning and de- begin charging for common house- Last fiscal year, CVSWMD ran Minutes Of Music netted $146 from the school office. the apparent low bidder for velopment. Branching off those goals hold recyclables. a deficit to the tune of $159,292. The The incident, which is being investi- snowplowing services at the school, were objectives and ways to achieve The Montpelier-based CVSWMD organization hopes to cover those HARDWICK — The Home En- this tour will be at the Greensboro gated by state police, occurred on a but Burlison and Tormey quickly them. runs a recycling depot in Hardwick, losses by raising prices, paired with ergy Tour in the area Saturday will Green Mountain Monastery that Sunday evening, Oct. 10, when the recommended sending the issue to a Tormey cautioned the board located in the Industrial Park. Ear- reduced hours. As a public institu- provide information about renew- has many efficiencies, solar arrays, AP chemistry class was using the board-only executive session. In a from trying to bite off more than it lier this year, in order to cut costs, the tion, its budget is up for scrutiny by able energy in action, community a straw bale building, a masonry school. It could have been worse, follow-up interview, Tormey said the could chew by officially signing on hours of operation were dropped to the public. On Nov. 4, CVSWMD members who are living with in- stove and more. Quinn said; executive assistant contract was awarded to John to an overly ambitious plan that one day, Saturday from 8 a.m.-3:30 will hold a public meeting to discuss credible energy efficiency and pho- HEART and HATT along with Linda Savoca had just earlier that Christman Construction, Inc. might not be possible in the current p.m. The organization also runs recy- its proposed FY/2011 budget at the tovoltaic solar panels, and wind Independent Power’s Dave week deposited roughly $8,000 — The board hired two educators economic times. Specifically, Tormey cling depots in Cabot and Calais, open Central Vermont Chamber of Com- power. The tour is sponsored by Palumbo will host a discussion about half of which was cash — from already working at Cabot for new took umbrage with the “fund and on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon. merce, in Berlin. The public is also HEART (Hardwick Energy Action there around questions, and pro- the same “not super secure” petty positions. Cecilia Gulka will add a resource development” goal, saying CVSWMD executive director invited to write or e-mail CVSWMD, Resource Team) and HATT vide a light lunch (1-2:30 p.m.). cash box that was robbed. few hours a week as a math support a “Friends of Cabot School” group Donna Barlow Casey was out of the by visiting its web site at (Hardwick Area Transition Towns). Maps and details are available at Board member Niall McCallum specialist. Stephanie Manning, cur- might not fly. office this week, but according to a cvswmd.org. Bill McKibben’s www.350.org the Buffalo Mountain Co-op or said the school is not as secure as it rently a long-term substitute Ann Cookson suggested the press release the economy is an im- Even though less consumer is coordinating Oct. 24 as a Global Gagon’s Video or go to www.350.org should be, and suggested a custo- teacher, will step up as a part-time school’s governing body become more petus behind the price increase and waste has hurt CVSWMD’s bottom Energy Awareness Day, with events or www.VECAN.net. dian should be around when the office assistant. of a “working board,” mixing long- the decision to charge for recyclables; line, the organization provides in- in 158 countries numbering more Global Energy Awareness Day building is being used. If groups want While the board had its plate term goals with elbow grease. She consumers are buying less, there- formation on how to reduce waste than 3,000 — from the Taj Mahal, ends with 350 Minutes of music to use the school grounds on the full Monday night, no single issue said the board always manages to fore disposing of less. Therefore, and control costs, on the same press to the Great Barrier Reef, to Ver- provided by over 30 local musicians weekends, he said, perhaps the took longer than the hour-long philo- churn out a budget each year, so trash collectors are losing money release it issued announcing the mont — to draw attention to the at Hazen Union School, starting at school should have them pay for a sophical discussion about whether why not make something tangible and have to recoup the loss by charg- price hike. The organization encour- need for a dramatic reduction in 3:50 p.m. The music lasts until 9:40 custodian to be there. or not to adopt a five-year strategic out of lofty ideas? ing more. ages residents, businesses and mu- carbon emissions and set the world p.m. in the evening. A wide variety “I’ve been there on the week- plan. The plan, put forth by Roman “The budget gets through be- “The economic slowdown has nicipalities to reduce consumption, on a rapid path back to 350. “350” is of individuals and groups of musi- ends (and saw) doors wide open, and Kokodyniak, put together ideas cause we need a product at the end,” led to greatly reduced demand, recycle (which costs half as much as the number that leading scientists cians will play for 20 minutes no one in the building,” he said. culled from a September board re- Cookson said. which has led to reduced income trashing something), compost, and say is the safe upper limit for car- apiece. Among the musicians are The board passed a motion to from collecting these materials,” the sell or donate unused or unwanted bon dioxide–measured in “parts per The Floods (aka the Yanks in the adopt an early retirement policy for organization states. “Instead of items. million” in the atmosphere. (For Attic), Matt Dickstein and James teachers under the age of 60 who making some money on these mate- Hardwick-based Highfields more on the science of 350 go to Lockhart, the VT FIddle Orches- have at least 15 years of experience. rials, the CVSWMD, like other mu- Center For Composting and 350.org/science.) tra, George Ray and the NIPS. The policy would allow teachers to nicipalities across the country, must CVSWMD work closely together Five homes have been selected There will be youngsters and old- now pay to drop off recyclables.” with waste disposal and redirection. to cover key elements of renewable sters, Irish music, Scottish music, Those increased costs will be Attempts to contact Highfields di- energy and highlight the potential traditional music, and contra dance passed on the consumers. Bagged rector Tom Gilbert, were unsuccess- for energy efficiency. The tour is set music as well, with everything from Arts trash prices will increase by 50 cents ful by the press deadline. up to allow visiting one or multiple banjos and fiddles to concertinas Continued From Page Two homes. With the first session run- and ukeleles. The event is free and not the proposed location. They ning two stops simultaneously at open to the public. HATT and stated the site in the Lakeshore 8:45 and 9 a.m., participants can HEART will have educational in- District is zoned residential and choose between a straw bale, solar formation about climate change, recreational. Concerns were photovoltaic off grid home to an 350.org, energy issues and the Tran- voiced that a theater, a non-resi- older home, redone for efficiency, sition Town. dential use, would alter the char- using recycled materials, biodiesel Contact Patrick and Colin Flood for heat, and a small budget. at 456-8787 about the musical event acter of the district and set a nega- The second session is a 10 KW and Nancy Nottermann at 472-6185 tive precedent. wind turbine. Tthe third will be a or [email protected] about the Wetland issues, cutting of home that has dramatically reduced Home Energy Tour. Pre-registra- trees, and effects of a large septic its electric bill with photovoltaic tion for the tour would be helpful system on the edge of a wetland solar panels. The grand finale of but is not necessary. were raised by abutters. In a telephone interview, Sowles said a court hearing date to grow and expand an emerg- has not been set. People who spoke Kids ing sustainable food system, at the meeting and are listed as Continued From Page Two working with schools, restau- interested parties should be noti- rendition of Bob Marley’s rants, towns and more. fied by the town. “Three Little Birds.” “More and more, small ru- “We hope to make another ap- Before that, Joseph Kiefer, ral schools are going to be im- peal,” he said, “to the zoning the chair of the Central Ver- portant for our communities,” board.” mont Food Systems Council, ap- Kiefer told the students. “We’re Sowles pointed out wetlands plauded the students for their all learning how to feed our- engineer David Lawes did not at- hard work and delicious divi- selves again.” tend the August zoning hearing. dends. The council’s mission is He said they have gone over the property very thoroughly, and the land itself is not a wetland. “Where the building would be built, would not be in wetlands,” HALL'SHALL'S MARKETMARKET Sowles said. “It is the access road MillMill Street,Street, HardwickHardwick •• 472-6677472-6677 that would cross a small wetland area.” USDA Select Beef Asst. Chef Boyardee Asst. A Flower Bouquet Is Always In Season Sowles explained at the ear- Boneless New York Canned Land O Lakes lier hearing Lawes wasn’t present Sirloin Steak Pasta Butter Quarters to explain there would be no ad- $ 99 $ $ lb. 14.5 - 15 oz. 16 oz. FRIDAY verse effect from runoff water 2 5/ 5 2/ 5 downstream from the theater. Lawes has located two sites on Fresh Dole® Shurfine® Fresh Sliced SPECIAL which a mound system could be Baked Iceberg Boiled built. Blueberry Pie Lettuce Ham cash & carry Relative to the theater being $ 49 ¢ $ 79 $2.99 in the Lakeshore District, Sowles 5 24 oz. 79 hd. 2 lb. said: “I don’t feel it would alter the character any more than the Booth Bros. 2% MILK-$3.09 gal. ¥ All 1/2-gal.-$2.09 ¥ Booth Homo-$3.59 gal. ball field. It is 1,000 feet from the 156 Daniels Road • Hardwick • 472-3397 Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. • Sunday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. lake and it (land) is all woods. It www.theflowerbasket.biz would be enclosed and sound We accept MasterCard, VISA and EBT Cards Regular Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 - 5; Sat. 9 - 1 ~ FAMILY-OWNED AND OPERATED FOR 35 YEARS ~ shouldn’t be a problem. Parking would be on the grass.” Sabra Jones McAteer, the al- liance artistic director and founder, said all the nice things people felt and mentioned about SMOKE DETECTORS the Lakeview Inn also apply to the proposed performing arts cen- SUBSCRIPTION SAVE LIVES ter. The arts center would attract young people, revitalize busi- The statistics on the loss of life and property due to fire nesses, and bring renewed ener- are grim. However, there is an inexpensive and dependable gies to the village center in addi- RATES tion to adding to the cultural ac- way to protect your home, your family and yourself --- spot tivities of the area. In Vermont...... $33.00 smoke detectors. They provide a reasonably reliable early “It was always intended to be warning detection system in the event of fire. The best fire an “all-green” building,” Jones Out-of-State...... $36.00 McAteer said. “Jim Sowles is a detection equipment can only tell you that there is a fire. All very responsible man, and it would THE HARDWICK GAZETTE fire alarms should be used with a family escape plan. have absolutely no impact on the Lake. Jim is an environmental- P.O. Box 367 ¥ Main Street ¥ Hardwick, VT 05843 Pat Shepard ist.” In August, the Zoning Board (802) 472-6521 denied the permit because the pro- [email protected] M.G. & E.F. MORSE posed recreation facility is not a North Main Street, Hardwick • 472-5721 traditional recreation use as stated in the zoning by-laws. Page Four The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Woodsmoke by Julie Atwood Letters From Readers Letters From Readers

Help Fill Holiday Food Boxes World Class Health Care To the editor: donut holes, cherry-picking, pre-ex- To the editor: evaporated milk and brown sugar I have been thinking more about isting conditions, denial of cover- How quickly the year flies by. for the fresh baked pumpkin pies we differences between the U.S. health age, delay of payment, rescission of Our holiday committee members are put in every box. system and that of the United King- policy, some people have care and once again busily making plans for Of course, we like to eat every dom. There, since 1948, every per- some don’t, premiums, deductibles, this season’s Thanksgiving and day, not just on holidays, so the son has had excellent, world class, co-pays, lifetime caps, bills, billing Christmas food boxes. Local fami- Pantry is always grateful for regu- compassionate and high quality care errors, prescription plans, out-of- lies are able to share a festive meal lar donations of any and all grocery through the National Health Ser- pocket expenses, medical decisions with loved ones thanks to the gener- items — canned fruits and veg- vice, widely supported by all politi- made by insurance workers instead osity of their neighbors. etables, cereals, ready meals, soups, cal parties. There are never any of doctors, plans that limit choices, When out grocery shopping, breads — whatever you like best, bills. and insurance companies and their would you please consider buying a others probably like, too! Basic toi- Services for older people are executives making huge profits from couple of extra items and putting letries are also needed. extensive. Doctors will make house all of this. them in the collection boxes placed All donations are appreciated calls if necessary (as happened for Are taxes high to pay for a sim- at Buffalo Mountain Co-op, Grand and volunteers are always welcome my father, 93, this week). All pre- pler, fairer, better system? I looked Union and Hall’s Market in to come and join our happy group. scriptions cost $11.50 each, or $166 this up and found that if you earn Hardwick and Willey’s Store and The Pantry is at 39 West Church for one year, unless one is over 60, less than $70,000 a year, or $140,000 United Church of Christ in Greens- St., PO Box 1075, Hardwick VT under 16 or an in-patient and then for a couple, you would pay consid- boro, or take to the Hardwick Area 05843. Phone 802-472-5940. Open they are free. erably less tax in the U.K. than in Food Pantry during open hours? Mondays noon-2 p.m., Thursdays You can learn this and a lot the US. Earners over $75,000 Especially needed are stuffing mix, and Saturdays 9-11 a.m. more by looking at the NHS website ($150,000 for a couple) would start turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, bread Ruth Gaillard http://www.nhs.uk — a vast source to pay more tax in the U.K. but they, mixes, potatoes and canned sweet Hardwick Area Food Pantry Inc of information on health issues that their employees, family, friends and potatoes, green beans and corn. Also, Hardwick stresses the choices available — of neighbors would all have the same canned pumpkin (not pie mix), flour, doctor, hospital, treatment and excellent health care, and none of lifestyle. them would have the extra costs, Some things the U.S. has but insecurity and confusion associated Appropriate Location Is Key the U.K. doesn’t: PPOs, HMOs, with medical care here. To the editor: certs — and so forth. HSAs, managed care, Medicare, Ruth Gaillard Jim Sowles wrote a most puz- Does Jim Sowles’ application Medicare Advantage, Medigap, Hardwick zling letter to the editor in the Oct. fit the state’s zoning definition al- Medicaid, supplemental Part D, 14 Gazette regarding his donation lowing a facility for “recreational of land inside the Lake District, use?” I don’t think so. A large fine which I feel needs a corrective and arts facility (whether big tent or Grave Desecrated clarifying comment from someone “Shakespearean Globe Theater”) To the editor: derstand how someone could steal who was among the very large num- with a god-knows how large park- Having lost my wife a short from anyone’s dead loved one. But I ber of those present who clearly op- ing lot with accompanying septic time ago, her sister and I went out hope that whomever has it will en- posed this request. field problem is hardly the same as and paid for a nice bright red candle joy it and that it helps to remind First, Larry Hewes, one of two an individual’s recreation facility in “I GUESS IT’S TIME TO TAKE THE TENT DOWN!” holder and candles to place next to them of the scum they really are. representatives of The Greensboro this zoned district. He is taking his her grave. Upon the last of my many Steve Hill Association, which opposes this ap- argument, with the help of a big- visits, I found this to be missing. Wolcott plication for a variance, said in ef- time Montpelier law firm, to the Now I have a hard time to un- fect that no one can reasonably op- Environmental Court. (I suppose the pose the establishment of an arts town will have to defend that, with center in Greensboro, but that this attendant lawyers’ fees being paid Pumpkin Proud one is simply, “in the wrong place.” for all us taxpayers.) It has also To the editor: obtaining the 400 pumpkins neces- The matter is, first and fore- been rumored that the donor of this Letters From Readers The people at Hardwick Trail sary for every child to carve one. most, a zoning issue in that the land would be eligible for a big tax Association deserve a huge I’m grateful we have the Lake District (the area inside the write-off. acknowledgement for organizing Hardwick Trail Association and vol- lake road, between the road and the Then there is the question of and hosting the pumpkin walk on unteers. That is what makes this a lake’s edge) is zoned residential. This the septic runoff, which was vehe- Sunday evening. They helped carry great community to live in. means residences — camps and mently opposed by the abutting the community tradition of the Dan Pittenger houses, not businesses, whether for- neighbors. Sowles’ remark, “There pumpkin walk in Hardwick and Craftsbury profit or not — are the ones that was not adequate time allowed for spent many hours organizing and belong there by regulation estab- people in favor of the project to speak lished and approved by the town up” is simply explained by the fact Leave On A Porch Light many years ago. that 99 percent of those present saw To establish a quasi-business nothing of any value to commend in To the editor: Please feel free to join us begin- or non-residential activity in this this plan requesting a variance! We know the importance of sav- ning at 5 p.m. at the United Church district is a slippery slope, which Nonetheless, lest there be any ing energy, but we would ask that of Hardwick dining hall. We will could lead in the future to a hoard of misunderstanding here, I and many on Friday evening, Oct. 23 you leave divide into small groups to head out similar applications in the guise of others would be delighted if an arts a porch light on for Trick or Treat on the town and then return to the “non-profit” or “non-business.” We facility were established in Greens- for UNICEF. Youth from the United dining hall for hot soup and activi- can see next a B-and-B (well, that boro — but in an appropriate loca- Church of Hardwick and the young ties. application was defeated a few years tion. adults of Hazen Union School Key Our children are so blessed to back), then a water skiing school, a Tom Woodward Club will be sponsors that night. have all that they do. Please help bandstand, or stage for rock con- Greensboro Look for their bright orange shirts them to learn to share their bless- and coin boxes. ings with others not so fortunate by The coins they collect go directly giving a few coins. Button Up to aiding underprivileged children. Debbie Messier The coins purchase food, school sup- Youth Coordinator To the editor: and the temperature is at 20 de- plies, vaccinations, and so much Hardwick United Church Today is Monday and the grees at the moment. more. Hardwick weather outside is just beautiful People who go outside should with sunshine and it’s very chilly wear coats and hats and mittens and the wind is blowing and it’s just to be on the safe side. going to be a beautiful day, all day Diane Tanguay trouble Laferriere went through. and it doesn’t look like rain or snow South Wheelock Deal In a telephone interview, Continued From Page One Laferriere said while he would have by side with $26,000 the school owed preferred not to owe any of the Lindsey Scott teaches an English class in January 2008 to ninth graders at a school in Eluwai, Laferriere. If Laferriere had not come $21,000 to the school, a compromise Tanzania. The Hardwick resident is going back to the country next month and is hosting a fund to the board asking for the liqui- was better than nothing as long as MEETING MEMO raiser Nov. 4 to help buy school supplies for students. There is no public education in the country dated damages to be at least par- he can keep his reputation as a con- and students have to pay for tuition as well as for books and uniforms. (courtesy photo) tially waived, he would have received Upcoming Public Meetings tractor intact. His company is pre- only $5,000 from the town. As it paring to begin another project, a stands, Laferriere walked away with senior housing project in Irasburg. Raise Money For Education $15,500. “We ran a deficit on the (Cabot Wednesday, Oct. 21 The liquidated damages figures •Woodbury Select Board, 6 the environment. Please check them project is to buy seeds, indig- School) project, but it’s a competi- •Washington Northeast To the editor: are tied to the extra fuel oil the p.m. Town Clerk’s Office I will be returning to Tanza- out online at enous trees, fruit and nut trees, tive business in this day and age,” Screening Committee, 5 p.m. school had to purchase while the •Stannard Select Board, 6:30 www.nurturingmindsinafrica.org. compost, chickens and any other he said. “Sometimes you’ve got to nia, East Africa for my third trip chip burner was being delayed, ac- Twinfield Union School p.m Town Hall The school plans on growing their ingredients we find we need in pay to go to work.” of volunteer work. I am hosting a cording to Laferriere. •Wolcott Select Board, 6 p.m. •Calais Select Board, 7 p.m. own food source, which is where I order to make it a success. Some fundraiser at Claire’s Restaurant Burlison recommended cutting Town Offices Calais Elementary School come in. of the money raised will also go in beautiful downtown Hardwick a check to Laferriere immediately in •Cabot Select Board, 7 p.m. •Hardwick Energy Action I have been asked to live at the to a Maasai school that I had the on Nov. 4 from 7-10 p.m. order to “bring the matter to a close Willey Building Resource Team, 7 p.m. school and teach SEGA’s 28 stu- opportunity to visit in the bush This adventure takes me to as expeditiously as possible.” •Craftsbury Schools Commu- Jeudevine Library dents to plant small-scale gardens where the children gather daily the scruffy little town of Laferriere said he feels bad for Hardwick Area nity Collaborative, 7 p.m. focusing on organic practices, under the shade of a tree to learn Morogoro, which sits at the base the town and school, but he also had Stardust Books Tuesday, Oct. 27 sustainability and permaculture. basic Swahili, English and math. of the incredible Uluguru Moun- to watch his bottom line, and he •Stannard School Board, 7 •Twinfield Union School The goal is for every student to re- I have been organically farm- Troops tains in the Southern Highlands had to pay some of his — and p.m. Town Hall Board, 6:30 p.m. Twinfield Union turn to her home and cultivate a ing for six years and have been of Tanzania. An American Chiptec’s — subcontractors out of •Wolcott Planning Commis- School small garden in order to feed her employed with Riverside Farm Deployed For woman named Polly Dolan, who his pocket. One of those subcon- •Walden Select Board, 7 p.m. family and her neighbors, particu- for the last four years learning sion, 7:30 p.m. Town Offices has been living in Tanzania for tractors, which LaFerriere declined Town Offices larly community members suffer- organic practices from seed to Service over 10 years, is the founder and to name, threatened to sue his com- ing from HIV/AIDs, while using sus- harvest from the very skilled and Thursday, Oct. 22 one of the many board members pany and the school if they weren’t Wednesday, Oct. 28 tainable agriculture techniques such knowledgeable Bruce Kaufman Our Neighbors, •Marshfield Planning Commis- of Nurturing Minds. The organi- paid by Thursday. •Craftsbury Schools Commu- as composting, mulching with or- and Judy Jarvis. I feel very sion, 7 p.m. Old Schoolhouse zation provides funds and tech- The tough economic times nity Collaborative, 7 p.m. ganic matter, water conservation, blessed to have the opportunity Common nical support to programs that meant Chiptec was not able to fulfill Our Friends, Stardust Books companion planting, and crop di- to travel abroad and share what •Woodbury Historical Society, focus on improving the educa- its agreement to Laferriere, Bender versity all the while building up the I know and to learn as much as I 7 p.m. Woodbury Town Hall tion of Tanzanian girls, specifi- added. He said the economic reces- Our Family soil with healthy nutrients. can from another culture. The Agenda for meetings are cally girls who come from pov- sion almost sank the 25 year-old A dowser was brought in and a Tanzanian people are kind, wel- Monday, Oct. 26 available prior to meetings, usu- erty, and who may be at risk for company, one of the first in the wood Pvt. Travis Dimick well has been drilled on-site com- coming, humble, yet proud to be •Hardwick Area Community ally at the town clerk’s or exploitive forms of child labor. chip heating business. Lance Cpl. Colby Nash plete with a solar pump donated by from such a beautiful and peace- Coalition, 6-8 p.m. 64 North superintendent’s office, or by Nurturing Minds is cur- “It’s a horrible business envi- sponsors here in the States as well ful nation where life is slow and Sgt. Ethan Cross Main St. calling a board or committee rently sponsoring the Secondary ronment,” Bender said. “Chiptec as some funds to get the project up celebrated through color, music chair. Education for Girls’ Advance- survived by the skin of our teeth.” Lance Cpl. Michael Slayton and running. The project, named and community. ment (SEGA), which provides the Bender compared the Master Sgt. Nathan Luther “Gardens for Life”, has a very lim- Lindsey Scott students with education, leader- company’s current status to a pa- ited budget at this time. Hardwick ship skills, social responsibility, tient who was in the intensive care The list is not complete. The Nov. 4 fund-raiser for the THE self-sustainability and care for unit, bruised and battered but on Hardwick Gazette the mend. He said he regrets the The Hardwick Gazette is published every Wednesday except the first week in January by The Hardwick Publishing Co., Inc., Main Street, Hardwick, Vermont 05843 Tel. (802) 472-6521, Fax. (802) 472-6522. E-mail: [email protected] Publication (ISSN 0744-5512). Periodicals postage paid at Hardwick, Vermont 05843. Letters From Readers Postmaster send address changes to The The Hardwick Gazette, P.O. Box 367, Hardwick, Vermont 05843. The Hardwick Gazette encourages readers to EDITORS CONTRIBUTING WRITERS write letters to the editor. Ross Connelly, Susan M. 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their property. That issue remains Millers Trail unresolved. Continued From Page Two Continued From Page One In other road matters, Lewis so unique and special,” Brown said. to Police Chief Joe LaPorte, the po- said the town road crew ought to “Until we know how we can solve lice department received a distress hear back from the Vermont Labor the septic problem though, we have call recently from a motorist who Relations Board this week regard- to be cautious.” was mired in the mud. It was, he ing the crew’s decision to break away Brown noted if they change the said, a “creative process getting up from their labor union, the Ameri- use of the building, it requires com- there,” even with the department’s can Federation of State, County and plying with new regulations. If the four-wheel drive Ford Explorer. Municipal Employees. Town officials building is kept as a clothing and In lieu of taking any action, noted back in January they could high-end gift shop, the low-capacity Brown asked Patten and Chapin save roughly $71,000 by switching wastewater system is useable to ac- what role the board ought to play. health insurers, but they would have commodate employees. If a restau- “You can say, ‘enough is to bring at least 75 percent of the rant is considered, rules change and enough,’” Chapin said. town workers aboard, and that in- formulas require a larger system, In other business, Lewis up- cludes the road crew. All year, according to Brown. dated the board on a couple infra- AFSCME has been reluctant to let The Millers Thumb sits on a structure projects, saying, “With the the crew go. quarter of an acre with the Greens- unseasonable temperatures, there’s On the south side of town, Lewis boro Brook, an outlet of Caspian always a question mark.” said residents Robert Perreault and Lake running under the building, The Wolcott Street Bridge is Wilfred Salls have taken the town Breezy Avenue, Willey’s Store addi- nearing completion, Lewis said, al- up on its offer to allow them to tion and coursing through the park- though that should be evident to purchase materials at its cost so like area behind Willey’s. A signa- motorists crossing over the soon-to- they can hook their water lines up to ture feature inside the historic old The new owners of the Miller's be defunct temporary span that par- the town’s main line. The board pre- mill is the Mermaid’s Window from Thumb, Norman Polston, left, allels the new bridge. viously said the town would main- which visitors can watch the rush- and Jerry Brown, right, admire Regarding the paving of Daniels tain their lines if the men paid to ing water. the Mermaid's Window, a signa- Road, Lewis said workers should be have the initial hook-up work done. Water from the lake and brook ture piece of the building, as they able to get asphalt laid and the trio Carol Plante — executive direc- powered gristmills for over 130 years eye its future possibilities. of decorative lampposts finished, at tor of Hardwick Greensboro Restor- and a saw mill on the Bend Road. (photo by June Pichel Cook) least to a point. That point is the ative Justice — appeared briefly be- Brown said the ice cream prop- edge of Aaron and Michelle fore the board to thank town offi- erty has some open land, and possi- Cochran’s property, at the intersec- cials for turning a supply room in bly a wastewater system can tie into to Greensboro come through mar- tion of Daniels Road and Highland the Memorial Building into an of- the Millers Thumb. riage to Tina Mackenzie. He is a Avenue. The couple asked the town fice for the organization. The town “We didn’t want to see the build- chemist and has spent six years at the beginning of August for also contributed a file cabinet. ing decline,” Polston said. “We hope working out a formula for natural $75,000 in compensation, asserting “I really appreciate it,” Plante we can initiate a groundswell of nail polish, Go-Natural. He called it the road cuts through a portion of said. “And it will help the program.” public input that will help in sup- the safest nail polish on the planet. porting us.” Brown lives in Unionville, Pa,, Ann Brigham, former owner and his ties to Greensboro began said, “I am excited to have someone spend stimulus money for new offic- Morrill Construction Inc. workers build forms in preparation for pouring concrete for a ramp with “having first tagged along with Tour ers, competition is stiff. Both as interested as I was 15 years ago parents in the summers since 1948. Continued From Page One by the Village Restaurant. Concrete was poured last week and the ramp is completed. and feel so fortunate those two ener- LaPorte and Brown have attributed (photo by Vanessa Fournier) Before heading back to their re- Joe LaPorte explained the cramped the cramped barracks as a deter- getic men, (Brown and Polston), are spective homes, they invited people quarters lent itself to clutter and going to do something.” rent to attracting and keeping qual- to e-mail them at themillersthumb has a negative effect on police mo- ity officers. Polston, who lives in @gmail.com or join conversations on rale. There is only one computer for McKinleyville, Calif., said his ties LaPorte said new part-time of- www.themillersthumb.blogspot.com the officers to share, and at full staff ficer Kevin LaPlante has consid- levels sometimes officers have had ered coming on full-time. LaPlante, ing asked to do this all support the Lewis said he looked at how to share the same cubicle. There is Groups community,” Wiesen said. other towns require groups to re- a former officer with the Massachu- Continued From Page One also little privacy for officers to con- setts State Police, moved with his Board chair Marcus Brown said quest appropriations from voters. duct interviews with suspects and family to Woodbury a few years ago. people are willing to sign,” Messier he “empathized” with organizations He did not come across any magic SUBSCRIBE to the Gazette! victims of crimes. He was sworn in at the beginning of said. “I just detest doing this every trying to raise money. He said he formula; some require petitions “When you interview two people the month. year.” has heard from people on the street every year, like Hardwick, others for the same case,” Laporte ex- In other police news, the de- Another resident, Norma as well as at Town Meeting in March. require them every few years, and plained, “there’s a chance they’re partment also ordered a 2010 four- Wiesen, is a member of the Greens- He added, however, although the in some towns, with their town going to be in the same room.” wheel drive Ford Explorer. The ve- boro Nursing Home Board of Direc- issue is up for negotiation, collect- meeting reports, “once you’re on, Even though the department hicle should be ready for patrol tors. She was also at Thursday’s ing signatures allows organizations you’re on.” received federal stimulus money to within six or seven weeks, accord- meeting, saying she realizes tax- to reach out personally to towns- Are you feeling unsafe or pay for a new full-time officer’s first ing to LaPorte. The department pur- payers want accountability if they people about their services. three years on the force (the town is chased the vehicle for roughly are going to appropriate extra money Board member Richard Brochu The responsible for the fourth year) re- $26,000 from Lamoille Valley Ford, above and beyond the municipal and said he agreed collecting signatures controlled by your partner? cruiting and retaining officers has according to LaPorte. The town set school budgets each year. Wiesen can be burdensome, and noted if one Hardwick Gazette been difficult, LaPorte said. With aside $35,000 in this year’s budget added, however, nearly all the orga- were to look at the town reports Call AWARE for free 26 Vermont agencies also trying to for a new vehicle, which will cover nizations requesting money are from the past 20 years, one would the purchase cost and any costs as- made up primarily of volunteers, see many of the same organizations confidential support. sociated with fitting it with all the and spending time to collect roughly listed. He suggested changing policy necessary police accoutrements. 130 signatures can take away from so groups would only need to turn in 472-6463 Bonds LaPorte said the department put time spent working for the commu- petitions if they wanted to change Continued From Page One out bid requests to other dealers, nity. the amount of their request from “The organizations that are be- prove energy efficiency. but did not receive any. year to year. Architect Robert Bast, at an earlier board meeting, placed pro- jected costs at $3,000,092. Business manager Rita Davis reported at the earlier meeting that property taxes were expected to de- OUR E-MAILS crease by 25 cents or $250 per $100,000 of assessed valuation. The [email protected] decrease is projected on level-spend- ing budgets in the coming year and [email protected] the town’s current Common Level of Appraisal remaining as it is cur- [email protected] rently. The board’s letter to the com- [email protected] munity states the project doesn’t address the gymnasium issues; how- ever, potentially, the board may ap- ply for a second round of QSCB’s in July 2010. The project does not con- solidate the elementary building with the campus on the Common, and therefore, does not qualify for any state aid. An informational meeting on the renovation project and funding will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 6 p.m. in the Common Room of Craftsbury Academy. The bond vote will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 10, with polls opening at 9 a.m. and closing at 7 p.m. Absentee ballots are available in the town clerk’s office and must be returned on or before the polls close on Nov. 10. The last day for new voter registration is Wednes- day, Nov. 4, to be eligible to vote in the special school district meeting. The town clerk’s office will be open until 5 p.m. on Nov. 3 for new voters to register. THANKS FOR SAYING YOU SAW IT IN THE HARDWICK GAZETTE

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¥JAQUITH PUBLIC LIBRARY, Old Schoolhouse Common, Marshfield (426- 3581) Mon. 9 a.m. - noon, 3 - 6 p.m.; Tues. 3 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Wed. 9 a.m. - EE noon, 3 - 8 p.m..; Thurs., 3 - 6 p.m.; Sat. W K 9 a.m. - noon. Story Hour: Mondays at 10 a.m. Information: 888-5229. ¥WOODBURY COMMUNITY LIBRARY, Thursday, Oct. 22 Tuesday, Oct. 27 ONGOING ¥LALECHE LEAGUE of the Lamoille Woodbury School (472-5715). Mon. ¥FREE FAMILY LITERACY CLASSES •WOMAN’S CELEBRATE RECOVERY, 7 ¥THE BREAD & PUPPET MUSEUM, Valley meets on the second Thursday of 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Tues. 10:30 a.m. - for parents of children under 8 years old. p.m., Tuesdays, Holy Grounds, 28 Mill St., one of the biggest collections of some of every month beginning at 10 a.m., 1st 3:30 p.m.; Wed. and Thurs. 10:30 a.m. - Work on your high school diploma, GED Hardwick. 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Tues. noon - 8 p.m.; Wed. 9 a.m. - noon; Scholarship Fund on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Hardwick education about gardening for food and of Washington County, 383 Sherwood ¥FIGURE DRAWING OPEN STUDIO, ¥MORRISVILLE NARCOTICS ANONY- Fri. noon - 8 p.m. Preschool Story Hour, Town House. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) health; the history and diversity of local Drive, Montpelier. Information: 262-3292 every Tuesday, 6 to 8:30 p.m., River MOUS MEETINGS - Thursdays, 7:30 10 a.m. Fridays. Toddler Story Time, 10 growing practices and protecting and ext. 115. Arts, Morrisville. Bring your own p.m.; Sundays, 6 p.m. 20/20 Brooklyn St. a.m. Tuesdays. enhancing the environment as well as ¥AREA AGENCY ON AGING for materials, model available. Information: ¥NAMI-VT Support Group Monthly ¥JEUDEVINE MEMORIAL LIBRARY, providing a beautiful place for community Northeastern Vermont’s Hardwick Office, 472-6908 or 888-1261. Meeting - 2nd Thursday of the month, 7 - Hardwick (472-5948). Mon. and Wed. 1 - interaction open to the public year round. 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 3 p.m. Enter ¥INFANT/TODDLER STORY HOUR, 9 p.m., Crosby Center, Morrisville. Call 7 p.m.; Tues. and Thurs. 1 - 5 p.m.; Fri. Contact Person: Charlie Nardozi, 863- through the rear door of the Merchant’s Craftsbury Public Library, Tuesdays, 10 635-9537. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. - noon. 5251. Bank Building. Call for an appointment at a.m. Stories, songs, finger-plays and fun! ¥OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS - Preschool Storytime for all ages, ¥TWIN VALLEY SENIORS, of Old 472-6525. Information: 586-9683. Fridays, Noon - 1 p.m., First Congrega- Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Schoolhouse Common, Marshfield. A Decisive Battle ¥HEART AND SOUL SINGERS, meet ¥LAMOILLE RIVER SWINGERS tional Church of Morrisville. A step ¥CUTLER MEMORIAL PUBLIC WOODBURY — Col. David invaders had won, they could have Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from Thursday evenings 6:30 - 8 p.m., River Square & Round Dance Club, learn to meeting, all welcome. Information: 456- LIBRARY, Rt. 2, Plainfield (454-8504). 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. We cook on site every Fitz-Enz will present a program on taken Vermont, New Hampshire, Arts Council, Morrisville. Formal singing square dance, Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m., 7094. Mon. and Fri. 9 - 1; Tues. and Thurs. 1 - Monday, and meals are prepared by the Battle of Lake Champlain at 7 and Maine. This largest and most experience not required. Information: Peoples Academy Cafeteria, ¥OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS - 6 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m - noon. New England Culinary Institute on p.m., Thursday at the Town Hall. decisive battle of the War of 1812 586-9912 RoseMary or 476-8947 Donia. Morrisville. Information: 888-5309, 644- Tuesdays, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., St. John the ¥CABOT PUBLIC LIBRARY, (563-2721). Wednesdays and Fridays. Suggested On Sept. 11, 1814 — 187 years determined the future of the nation; ¥THE BATTLE OF LAKE CHAMPLAIN, 2850, 635-2346, or 533-7122. Baptist Episcopal Church, W. Church St., Tues. 1 - 7 p.m.; Thurs. 3 - 6 p.m.; Fri. 1 - donation for each meal is $3. We deliver before the attack on the World Trade it is a story of great courage and 7 p.m., Woodbury Town Hall. Hosted by ¥BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP, 6 Hardwick. Information: Angie at 456- 6 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. - noon. Meals on Wheels to our homebound Center — British Army and Royal human tragedy. the Woodbury Historical Society and the to 7:30 p.m., Caledonia Home Health 7094. ¥MORRISTOWN CENTENNIAL friends. Information: 426-3447. Naval forces attacked a regular The talk is free, accessible to Vt. Council on the Humanities. Everyone Office, Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury. ¥PARENT SUPPORT GROUP - for LIBRARY (888-3853) Tues. and Wed. 10 ¥BOOK SALE: Every day at the American army and navy at people with disabilities, and open to welcome. Everyone is welcome. Information: 748- parents of twins and multiple births, a.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri. 10 a.m. - Jeudevine Library, Hardwick. Library ¥MIGRANT WORKERS IN VERMONT, 8116. meets the 1st Wednesday of each 5:30 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Cumberland Bay in Plattsburgh, the public. hours: Mon. & Wed., 1-7 p.m., Tues. & We need them. They need us. Do you ¥THE VIBRANCY OF PASTELS month, 10 a.m. - noon, Church of the ¥GREENSBORO FREE LIBRARY, Main N.Y. Although backed by Vermont For additional information, call Thurs., 1 - 5 p.m. Fridays 10 a.m. to 5 want to help? Training workshop for workshop, with Lin Warren, 6 - 8 p.m., Nazarene on Route 15, Johnson, with Street, Greensboro, (533-2531). Winter Militia, the Americans were out- Dan St. John at 456-1237. p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to noon. 472-5948. numbered nearly four to one. If the volunteers, 4 - 8 p.m., River Arts Center, River Arts Center, Morrisville. Registra- Emily Dale, RN, IBCLC. Information: Hours: Tues. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Thursday 74 Pleasant St., Morrisville. Dinner tion and information: 802-888-1261 or Lamoille Home Health & Hospice at 888- and Friday, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; served. All welcome. Registration and www.riverartsvt.org. SUPPORT 4651. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Sunday, information: 802-241-1250, ext. 112 or ¥OPEN HOUSE, 4 - 5:30 p.m., NEKCA ¥PARENTS OF CHALLENGING 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Preschool Story [email protected]. Hardwick Head Start and Early Head GROUPS CHILDREN: Support group for adoptive Hour: Fridays at 10 a.m. •“WILDLIFE RESTORATION AND Start, 61 Church St., Hardwick. Light ¥AL-ANON - meets at St. Johns parents of children presenting serious ¥JOHN W. SIMPSON MEMORIAL RECOVERY: Should Wolves Return to refreshments. Information: (802) 472- Episcopal Church, W. Church St., emotional and behavioral challenges, LIBRARY, East Craftsbury (586-9692) Vermont?” - presented by Walter 5496. Hardwick. Thursdays at noon. Informa- first Wednesday of each month, 10:30 Wed. and Sat. 9 a.m. - noon, 2 p.m. - 5 Medwid, Executive Director, Northwoods tion: 472-3065. a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Easter Seals p.m., 7 - 8 p.m.; Sun. noon - 1 p.m. Stewardship Center and Former Director, ¥ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Vermont, 641 Comstock Road, Berlin. ¥WALDEN COMMUNITY LIBRARY, International Wolf Center, 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28 Mondays, 8 p.m., United Church of Information: (802) 223-4744. Walden Elementary School (563-3000) Catamount Arts Building, St. Johnsbury. ¥MARSHFIELD PLAYGROUP, Hardwick. Open discussion. Information: ¥PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP, Tues. 6 - 9 p.m. An Osher Institute Lecture. Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Old School- 748-3708. meets the last Wednesday of every ¥GLEE MERRITT KELLEY COMMU- house Common during Community ¥ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - month, 2 - 3:30 p.m., Lamoille Home NITY LIBRARY, Wolcott (472-6551). Supper. For children birth to five and Wednesdays, 8 p.m., The Church in Health & Hospice building, 54 Farr Ave., Mon. & Wed., 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Tues. & Friday, Oct. 23 their adults. Information: 476-8757 x113. Cabot, Beginners' Meeting. Open Morrisville. Information: Pat Thompson Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Thurs. 11 a.m. - 888-4651. 7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. ¥FREE COMMUNITY MEAL, Fridays, ¥FREE FAMILY LITERACY CLASSES Meeting. ¥ROCKING HORSE CIRCLES, for ¥HAZEN UNION SCHOOL LIBRARY, 5:30 p.m., Holy Grounds, 28 Mill Street, for parents of children under 8 years old. ¥ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - women with young children who wish to 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mon. - Fri. while Hardwick. Information: 441-4373. Work on your high school diploma, GED Thursday mornings, 6:30 a.m. Step ¥FREE LIVE MUSIC, Fridays, 7 p.m., Meeting; Fridays, 7 p.m., St. John the talk with others about parenting, school is in session. Open to the public. or other educational goals, while learning understanding the role of substance use (472-6511). Holy Grounds, 28 Mill Street, Hardwick. ways to help your young children Baptist Episcopal Church, West Church Information: 441-4373. Street, Hardwick. in family's lives, and coping with the succeed. Classes meet Tuesday, natural stress of being a parent. Offered ¥PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10 a.m., Wednesday and Thursday mornings. ¥A2WARE OF CENTRAL VERMONT, Approaching Autism with Advocacy, throughout the year with various Craftsbury Public Library. Stories, songs Help with childcare and mileage. For and art projects and fun! Information: Recovery & Education, Autism Support locations and schedules. Child care more information call Julia or Lucinda at 586-9683. Group. Information: Jessica at 249-7961. available onsite. Information: Michele at Yellow The Family Literacy Center, 888-6810. ¥HARDWICK PEACE VIGIL every ¥BABY CHAT PLAYGROUPS - 1st 888-2581. MOSS debuts at 8 p.m., Friday at The Lamb Alley in ¥AREA AGENCY ON AGING for by Elenore Grimes Friday, 5-6 at the Hardwick Peace Park. Thursday of each month, 10-11:30 a.m., ¥TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) - Montpelier. The group features local resident Margot Day. Northeastern Vermont’s Hardwick Office, In daylight hours Come join us for any part of that hour. 1st Congregational Church, Main Street, every Wednesday, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. For more information, go to www.mosscircle.com. 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 3 p.m. Enter I pull my hair Sponsored by the Hardwick Area Peace Morrisville. 2nd Saturday of each month, Weigh in at 5:15 p.m. United Church (courtesy photo) through the rear door of the Merchant’s Because of yellow & Justice Coalition. Information: 533- 10-11 a.m., Copley Hospital large Dining Room, Hardwick. Bank Building. Call for an appointment at Everywhere 7175. Conference Room. 4th Tuesday of each ¥VERMONT CHAPTER OF PARENTS of 472-6525. ¥STORY HOUR, Greensboro Free month, 10-11 a.m. at the Johnson Murdered Children. For information call Library, Fridays, 10 a.m. Stories, songs, ¥STORY TIME at Jeudevine Memorial Church of the Nazarene. Call Success Gloria Davis 802-747-4847. Then when I try games, crafts and fun. 53 Wilson Street, Library in Hardwick, 10 a.m. Call for By Six at 888-1400 for more information. ¥WOMEN CHANGING, an educational To sleep at night Greensboro. Information: 533-2531. information: 472-5948. ¥BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT support group on changing unhealthy I wake up in •UNSEALING REVELATION’S [email protected] GROUP, with Vicki Rich and Emily Dale patterns for survivors of domestic and/or An awful fright MYSTERIES, Revelation of Hope Bible ¥BUSINESS NETWORKING SESSION, (RNs & IBCLSs), third Wednesday of sexual violence. Tuesdays, 6 - 7:15 p.m. Come Out For A "Spooktacular" Evening Prophecy Seminar, begins Oct. 23, 6:30 4 p.m., St. Johnsbury Welcome Center, every month, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Johnson Ongoing - Join us anytime. Child Care Because of nightmares p.m., Plaza Hotel, 120 Northgate Plaza, Depot Square. Organized by the NEK Church of the Nazarene. Information: reimbursable. AWARE, 88 High St., When I see Presented by The Hazen Union Key Club, Drama Club, Morrisville. Registration and information: Chamber. Information or to reserve a 888-4651 or 888-3470. Hardwick. Information: 472-6463. Yellow closing National Honor Society and GMTCC Forestry Program www.RevelationOffersHope.net/ spot: 802-748-3678 or ¥CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUP, Third ¥WOMEN'S RECOVERY GROUP, In on me Morrisville. [email protected]. Wednesday of every month, 6:30 p.m. Copley Behavioral Medicine. Elizaveta ¥COSTUME PARTY, 8 p.m., The Lamb NVRH Cardiac Rehab. Room (Third Matiach facilitates this group, Mondays ¥NORTH COUNTRY FARMING Network, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Information: 888-8320. To me it is Abbey, 65 Pioneer St., Montpelier. Live Caledonia-Orleans Chapter, meets the Floor). For more information, call 748- A loathsome hue Thursday, October 29, 5:30-8:30 music with Moss and Sidrak and Bokkus. fourth Wednesday each month, 7 p.m., 7401`. Coordinator: Christine Douglas. So what am I Information: mosscircle.com, CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP meets Hazen Union School Main Entrance Greensboro United Church. Information: Suppose to do myspace.com/mosscircle. Jane Woodhouse at 592-3062 or the third Thursday of every month from Adults $3, Students $2 ¥BENEFIT DANCE CONCERT, 7 p.m., [email protected]. 10 - 11:30 a.m. at the Lyndonville United I’d gladly give Methodist Church (handicapped featuring PanAshe Steelband, poet David My last dollar Children under 5 are Free Budbill with jazz performers Michael accessible). Call Riverside Life Rain or Shine Arnowitt and others and The Jeudevine Enrichment Center at (802) 626-3900 or Just to see RTE. 100, MORRISVILLE, VT 05661 Kid’s Steelband. For all ages. To benefit 1-866-926-3900 for more information. A different color EXHIBITS Only minutes from Stowe! the Jeudevine Music School Scholarship ¥BREAD & PUPPET MUSEUM, open ¥CELEBRATE RECOVERY. Recovery Does it bring Fund, Hardwick Townhouse, 127 Church daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. until November 1. Groups. 12 steps small groups. Women: MOVIE GUIDE ¥ 888-3293 St., Hardwick. Admission free. Museum tours Sundays Tues. 7 p.m.; Men: Wed. 7 p.m.; Fri. Others glee ¥CALLOWAY TAXI, an a capella group at 1 p.m. and Fridays at 6:30 p.m. starting at 6 p.m. for men and women, WWW.BIJOU4.COM To see me of singers, 7 p.m., the Second Congrega- Located on Rte. 122, Glover. Informa- meal and fellowship and open share FOR MOVIE REVIEWS AND PREVIEWS In such misery The Hardwick Gazette tional Church, Hyde Park. Inormation: tion: 802-525-3031/6972, meetings at Touch of Grace A/G Church, 888-4675. www.breadandpup.org. corner Rt. 15 and 16, Hardwick. BARGAIN MATINEES ~ Since 1889 ~ ¥SACRED CIRCLE DANCE, 2nd and ¥THE FIGURE & BEYOND, A show of Information: 472-8240 or 533-2245. AllAll showsShows $4.50 $5 before before 6 p.m. 4th Fridays of the month, 7 - 9 p.m., work by artist Billy Brauer and his ¥CELIAC SUPPORT GROUP, meets the Celebrating 120 Years! Danville Congregational Church, Hill students of the past 40 years, through third Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m., Street, Danville. Music and dances from Oct. 25, 2009, The T.W. Wood Gallery & Central Vermont Medical Center Today’s News... Tomorrow’s History. around the world. All dances taught; no Arts Center, College Hall, Vermont Conference Rooms. Information: Anne at partner necessary. Childcare for ages 3+ College Fine Arts Campus, Montpelier. 802-888-4494. (call first). 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The Hardwick Gazette, October 21, 2009 Page Seven Vermont Vaudeville Offers Amazing Act By Local Thespians with suspenders and wearing an or- phone gave an amazing performance ange hard hat, he took on the comic of When The Saints Go Marching REVIEW character of Mr. Charlie, a local, regu- In, The Daring Young Man On The lar-sort-of-guy construction worker. Flying Trapeze and Love Is A Burn- Using some of the tools of his trade, ing Fire, by shaking small bells of by David K. Rodgers he built a whole act using a simple different notes sewed to his suit, HYDE PARK — Vaudeville has retractable tape measure, or more shoes and hat. His scrambling of the a long history going back to 15th amazing, juggling disparate objects lyrics was hilarious. And their cari- Century France, where the village such as a plastic highway marker cature lecture entitled Rural Rea- Val-de-Vire (from which the name cone, a plumber’s helper and a son Verbal Reclamation Front, il- derives) in Normandy was famous wooden model of a wrench, the three lustrated by numerous drawings on for its satirical songs. Reaching its latter in a tour de force at the end of cardboard, had contemporary rel- heyday in the late 19th and early the show while balancing on a board evance as pointed commentary on 20th centuries, it offered popular on top of a large medicine ball, itself our economic system. Their fast and entertainment on regular circuits on top of a trunk. A hard act to follow! clever delivery and comic timing across the country from cities to McCoy has developed his clown- were very impressive. small towns, in venues just like the ing skills as well over the years, Mireault toured with Circus Timber Wright, Kalista Howard, Jasmine Tetreault and The food line was bustling Saturday at the Cabot Apple Pie Festival Hardwick Town House or the Hyde amusing in his banter and physical Smirkus this summer and is an as- as Select Board member Larry Gochey, standing left, serves Jack tonishingly professional juggler, Brianca Chapin, along with 35 others, joined in the Park Opera House. Some of the comedy, both with other performers Galaxy Bookshop’s second annual 24 hour Read-a-Thon Daniels of Cabot. The festival is sponsored by the Cabot Historical greatest comic actors of the last cen- and members of the audience. He though he is barely in his early teens. Society and is held each year on the Saturday after Columbus Day. tury got their initial training in can improvise with split second He started with bolla disks on a Oct. 16-17. The event was a fundraiser for the NEKCA (photo by Will Walters) vaudeville, such as Charlie Chaplin, imaginativeness, but his clown per- cord, spinning and tossing them in Hardwick Head Start and Early Head Start Program. Stan Laurel (of Laurel and Hardy) sona has a bit of an edge to it as in the air with consummate control The readers raised $826, with more pledges yet to be and W.C. Fields. the great clowning traditions of and coordination almost faster than collected. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) Saturday night in Hyde Park, many cultures around the world, the eye can follow. Later he juggled Pie Festival Has Good Year Vermont Vaudeville performed the being slightly threatening to our three and then five Indian clubs at by Will Walters things were going, most reported it Reap What You Sow Harvest Sea- comfort and pushing the boundaries once, lying down and behind his CABOT — Even in a bad was a good year for them. son Vaudeville Sow, which combined of what is normal behavior. McCoy back, and then some small rectan- economy, people still want their The crowd looked as full as a variety of acts with music, circus does in-school circus programs, was gular paper boxes. He has great apple pie, and the evidence was usual. While officials felt there may and satire. Brent McCoy of Greens- a busker (street entertainer) at stage presence and a wonderfully plenty at the Cabot Historical have been a few less people attend- boro, Rose Friedman and Justin Faneuil Hall Market in Boston this animated face — a fine entertainer! Community Gathering Lander of East Hardwick, and Al summer and has given over 200 per- Vaudeville Vermont lifts vaude- by Betty Hatch Society’s Apple Pie Festival Oct 17. ing, last year a tour bus for the WALDEN — A number of par- the month. School Board chair Judy This was the 10-year anniversary of Cabot Creamery stopped by, adding Mireault of Waterbury each con- formances this year. ville to the level of an art, where ents, grandparents and friends of Clifford and member Ray Lewis pre- the festival, which is held on the another 75 people to the crowd. This tributed their exceptional individual Lander and Friedman sang a physical and mental agility become the students at Walden School at- sented a certificate to Dubuque rec- Saturday after Columbus Day. year there was no surprise boost in talents, which often had one mar- number of humorous songs while integrated, where humor and imagi- veling, “How did they do that?” playing a cornet, ukulele and tuba, nation bring us the best delights of tended the first Community Gath- ognizing the completion of her four Festival officials don’t have a participants. years of study for a doctorate of final tally of how well things went, While local people are the main- McCoy drew the audience into imitating an old skipping record in live theater. Another chance to see ering of the school year Wednesday education. Later in the afternoon, but Bonnie Dannenberg, historical stay, the pie festival is starting to the show even before it started, com- I’m More Than Satisfied and doing this group will be Nov. 13 at the afternoon, Oct. 14. This year, writ- staff members presented her a star society president, felt this year’s attract from other areas. Charlene ing down from the stage and inter- a Spike Jones-like version of I’m Lamb’s Abbey in Montpelier. For ing and kindness are the themes and a bag of a number of small gifts. event was on par with last year. and Thomas Paternoster of Sandy acting with people in a spontaneous Lookin’ Over A Four Leaf Clover. more information, go to that will be featured at each gather- Melvin Churchill, who staffs the pie Hook, Conn., came for a weekend way. Dressed in baggy dungarees Lander as Leo The Human Xylo- www.vermontvaudeville.org. ing. Last year, favorite books and The middle school students re- serving table, said he sold out of vacation and chose this weekend in effort were stressed by staff mem- cited the Preamble to the United bers and students. States Constitution, which they pieces of pie at 2 p.m, whereas he is, order to attend Cabot’s pie festival. keeping himself busy with the restora- ing an early retirement. Connie historically, almost giving them Along with a silent auction, Following the flag salute and learned during their study. Kim Venture tion of his Marshall Building, located on Stanley-Little had worked for the non- patriotic songs, Sheryl Moran rec- Larose led a presentation about away at 3 p.m. raffle, and a food table of chili, home- Continued From Page One Hardwick’s Main Street. He hypoth- profit for 28 years. Martha Foster, craft table man- made donuts, corn chowder, sand- ognized the the students who served Camp Jumpstart that was held this instead would be in the 500-year plain. esized workers might be able to start “Brian has so many irons in the as guides for visitors at the school summer for Walden students. A ager, said she has a full house with wiches, hot dogs and coffee or tea, The numbers refer to the likely fre- work in late winter, early spring. fire,” she said. “He patched the 35 crafters registered. During a walk there was plenty of pie and cider. on Fall Festival Day, Sept. Timber large banner showed some of their quency of flooding in a particular area. “In March or April they might floors. He fixed the machines (at the Wright, Kalista Howard, Jasmine activities. around the floor asking crafters how Entertainment was provided by Norder said council officials were be able to start pushing snow current venture center location in Mark LeGrand and Sarah Munro Tetreault and Brianca Chapin, along Travis Hill, Sarah Daye and able to satisfy the government’s needs around,” Gohl said. Fairfax).” with 35 others, joined in the Galaxy Kathy Maire spoke about the writ- and a country quintet from last week, but it will likely be a few Norder added prospective new Stanley-Little joked at an August Bookshop’s second annual 24 hour ing theme. Students in grade five Woodbury. weeks before they are issued a per- tenants typically need six to nine press conference — where Leahy an- Read-a-Thon Oct. 16-17. The event showed some of their recent writ- The judges’ choice of pies pro- mit, which is granted by the state. By months to get new projects started at nounced a crucial grant for the Ven- duced the following winners: Senior was a fundraiser for the NEKCA ing. that time, it will be too cold to start the venture center. They are the ture Center — that she “carries a cattle Melissa Piscitelli and Tammy Division, Best, Beth Hoffman, Lower issuing contracting bids and get shov- Hardwick Head Start and Early foodmakers who rent out space in prod” in order to get projects moving Russell were recognized as teachers Business cards Cabot; Second, Jeanne Ducharme, els into a freezing ground. Head Start Program. The readers order to produce, package and sell along. And even though the days were honored by the University of Ver- Marshfield; Third, Lynn Jones, There are things that can be done their wares, from cheese and jams to growing colder and shorter when the raised $826, with more pledges yet mont as outstanding. They work to- Cabot Village; Honorable Mention, during the coldest parts of the win- pot pies and pizzas. While contrac- center received its final bit of funding to be collected. (photo gether in the Walden Middle School. Cassandra Brush, Woodbury. ter, Norder said, such as selecting tors are being picked and supplies ($1.5 million) in late September, she by Vanessa Fournier) Four students sang a song to LET US HELP In the Junior Division, grades contractors through the bidding pro- ordered, Norder said he will work remained optimistic. Enter.Pg.28. YOU DESIGN one to six: First, Will Nally; Second, cess and having them order the steel with people over the winter, to start After playing her role in securing The Bacon Bitz Advisory group, the accompaniment of their ukeleles. Toby Cooke; Third, Samantha and lumber they need for the project. the process of using the center to funding for her final EDCNV project, directed by Melissa Piscitelli, intro- The program closed with everyone YOURS! Hardy; Honorable Mention, Emmett There will also now be ample time to helping them turn their best recipes Stanley-Little said she looks forward duced those taking part on the pro- singing “This Land Is Your Land.” Avery and Pieman Award, Brooke finalize the minutiae of the architec- into sellable products. more than anything to spending time gram. Principal Martha Dubuque Houghton. tural plans, moving from conceptual “Regardless of what happens,” with her grandchildren. She said she introduced the teachers who took The Hardwick In the Junior Division, grades sketches to working plans detailing he said, “I’ll be in Hardwick a lot over will miss “my venture center,” and is summer courses. The kindness Gazette seven to 12: First, Jeanne Ducharme the placement of all the tile and the winter.” happy to see it will, eventually, be lo- theme was presented by Piscitelli, (the younger); Second, Lynn-Anne sheetrock, epoxy and nails. EDCNV Director Retires cated in Hardwick. Jeremiah Bias and Heidi Moore. THANKS Nunn; Third, Ashley Maurice; Hon- Certificates were presented by (802) 472-6521 Local architect Michael Gohl is the Norder’s plate just became a little She said, “I think Hardwick is FOR SAYING YOU SAW IT IN orable Mention, Olivia Belavance lead designer for the 14,000 square-foot more full last week, as the director of absolutely the most vibrant place in Tammy Russell and Karen Field to (802) 472-6522 fax and Pieman Award, Madeline building. He said he has been waiting EDCNV (the venture center’s parent the country as far as the agriculture students, whose parents had re- THE HARDWICK GAZETTE Morse. on a green light for the project while organization) surprised many by tak- scene goes.” ceived Walden Pride Calls during

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Grant and ensures terms are carried boro Free Library for many years rective repairs to deal with inad- the renovation/building project. tied the town’s hands “in perpetu- flexible, she noted. Rather than look- Continued From Page One through. before being leased to the historical equate drainage and seepage of Conservation board represen- ity” for a small grant. Board mem- ing at tying the town’s hands, it non-profit organization. “The historic conservation ease- society. water, which has caused water and tative Liz Pritchett said the secre- ber Warren Hill noted grant restric- should be viewed as a “legacy.” Karen Freeman, representing ment,” Freeman said, “is about best In her appeal, Stoner said: “We mildew problems. The grant funds tary of the interior’s standards for tions apply whether the grant is for Board member Peggy Lipscomb conservation board, said there is lati- practices for the building and in would like to be able to accept the cover removing the fire escape, rehabilitation of historic buildings a small sum or larger sum, and suggested there might be 18 people tude in addressing future needs and keeping of how towns would want to grant and the help it gives for pre- which the fire marshal has indi- is adaptable “over time if you need asked if the town could apply for a in Greensboro who would be willing changes, and technical assistance is maintain a building. I think it is an serving the gem of a building that cated is not needed, and replacing to make modifications” for such grant in the future. to each donate $1,000, whereas, “this available. The grant requirements opportunity rather than have the you have entrusted to us for the it with a window in keeping with things as putting in handicap Attorney Elizabeth Egan from (grant) is forever.” are things a town would do any way, historic character left to chance.” future.” the building style. ramps, retrofitting for solar energy, conservation board noted the origi- Board chair Jefferson Tolman according to Freeman, and include The original building, con- She presented summaries of Freeman said the grant is help- or other changes. The standards nal building was central to the town said he appreciated the work the monitoring and pointing out main- structed in 1900 by Judge Henry the grant parameters, which relate ful if the community is accessing essentially stress the historic char- even if the society moved to another society put into raising funds. The tenance work if needed. She said the Tolman, is the oldest town-owned to the original buildings, its his- other grants. The capital campaign acter of a property must be retained location. The building is an economic board agreed to table consider- board is a quasi-governmental building in Greensboro, Stoner said. torical appearance and future use. has been awarded $50,000 from the and preserved. resource to the community with its ation of the grant until its No- agency, which awards the grants It served as the home of the Greens- The grant funds would cover cor- Preservation Trust of Vermont for The board felt the requirements location, and future uses could be vember meeting.

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Bear in our Care" Page Ten The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, October 21, 2009 SPORTS Boyd Expected To Become A Johnson State Badger Billy Boyd, the highly sought- senior center-forward (down some- New England one-act-play entry. “All day, 100 percent from 9 to 6.” Tanner (Benjamin) and lately Ryan after Hazen Union basketball star, what from a high of 250). Coach Hill “I just like meeting new people,” It sounded like a ringing en- (Tatro) of coach Hill’s Hazen pro- is expected to become a Johnson also likes to say Boyd has improved said the ever-smiling Boyd recently. dorsement, “but, no, we haven’t gram,” said Salerno. Tatro took an State College Badger. as much between his junior and se- The Johnson State will re-dedicate signed anyone as yet,” Salerno con- AAU trip to Massachusetts this past “I can’t believe he won’t. I have nior years as he did after his sopho- its Carter SHAPE facility, Monday, tinued. Shedd has already had a call weekend and faired well. never had so many calls for any one more season. Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. (around two Sun- back from the Buffalo Stampede of — • • — — player,” said head coach Aaron Hill, Morse days of Small Fry basketball camp) Everyone knows the Boyd- the PBL. “I think I have the entire boys entering his 11th season at his alma and Boyd will fit right in among all Shedd name — a clan of cousins — DeMassi was a “pleasant sur- basketball team,” soccer coach Mike mater on the heels of a third state Code the renewed interest. who will all take their place on the prise,” if somewhat unheralded. Noyes was saying this week as the championship in a decade. We still have him around here college court — Tim and Bobby Anthony Bathalon, who played at Wildcats were preparing for the D- “The University of Ottawa another season and Johnson is only Shedd (the latter a pro prospect) at Lake Region, North Country and III playoffs. He’s pretty close. And called and said, ‘we need him,’” show- by Dave Morse 20 miles due-west. Norwich and Johnson State, respec- Lyndon State, is also a candidate. they are defending state champi- ing how far reaching the interest — • • — — tively; and Alicia Shedd, a four-year Marcus Austin returned after ons. has been. standout at Lyndon State, coming playing for the ‘Heaves in the middle Coaches Hill and Gary “Anyone would want a Billy Shedd Shines earlier. guiding her son’s career, which is of their four year existence. Benson Bellavance (girls) can conduct hoop Boyd,” confirmed coach Mike The initial tryout for the 2009- Norwich, Lyndon State, Colby- grounded in family and community Collier was a familiar name from a tryouts starting Monday, Nov. 16. Osborne at Johnson State, “and not 10 Vermont Frost Heaves in the Sawyer, Plattsburgh State (where values. They have gone the extra year ago. The boys will scrimmage at just for basketball.” Premier Basketball League at- former Wildcat Brad Mader is tak- distance of expanding his horizons The ‘Heaves are entering their Harwood, St. Johnsbury (at Hazen, “I remember when he first came tracted 26 candidates over the week- ing a semester off before returning at noted summer camps and AAU fourth year after winning a pair of Nov. 28, 11/12:30) and at Lamoille. to summer camp,” beamed athletic end, according to assistant coach to the court) have also lined up Boyd play. ABA championships and are now The girls first outside test will be director Barb Lugee of the prospect. Joe Salerno. visits. They all know first hand of Oftentimes players like declar- coached by Jeff Strohm. home against Lamoille, Thursday, Boyd has caused a recruiting Among the most impressive was the Hazen program and the charac- ing early to take the recruiting pres- PBL teams will be waiting for Nov. 24 at 6/7:30 p.m. and at St. frenzy as word continues to grow a pair of Vermonters, including ter of the players it produces. sure off. (Joe O’Shea of Burlington the NBA/D-League draft of Nov. 5 to Johnsbury. about the 6 foot, 5 inch, 225 pound Unlike his first cousin, Tim High, considered the top Vermont Bobby Shedd of Lamoille Union and see who becomes available before Johnson State. The 6 foot, 8 inch, Banner Night for the Wildcats Shedd, the all-time boys’ scoring player in one New England poll, has making personnel decisions. has been changed to Tuesday, Jan. leader at Hazen, Boyd is just as already declared for Holy Cross over 220 pound Ross DeMassi played at Salerno, who coached two sea- D-III Southwest Minnesota State, 5, ‘10 against Northfield High. In Much sought-after Hazen happy to see others score if he can UVM. Boyd is ranked fifth in the sons at Montpelier High School, will between both will take part in the rebound and get them the ball. Boyd same poll. D-I and II players must but is from Missisquoi Union. continue to work with Lone Wolf Union power forward-center Shedd is a small forward — a 3 Corey Plante U-32 holiday tourna- is likely to set rebound records. To sign a letter of intent, but D-IIIs Athletics, founded by Wayne Lafley, ment all day, Dec. 29-30. Billy Boyd is likely to take say he is in-moveable on defense is don’t have to. Boyd’s word is as good — with leaping ability at 6 foot, 5 the former Hazen assistant to Steve his game to Johnson State inches. In many quarters the Wildcats an understatement. Don’t think he as gold). Pratt, now of Full Package Athletics will be favored to repeat and there’s College after his senior year can’t score, either! It shouldn’t have come as a sur- “We were very impressed how in Chicago. with the Wildcats. hard working he is and his no reason the girls can’t be a top Where ever you see Billy his prise when Boyd took on a leading “I have already had the privi- division team. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) mother, Tracy, can’t be far behind and crowd-pleasing role in Hazen’s athleticism, “ said Salerno of Shedd. lege of working with Billy (Boyd),

Hazen Union Boys Soccer NOTEBOOK Down To The Wire; Cross Country Playoffs Next Week by Dave Morse Three HARDWICK — Anyone can be beaten and vice versa, as was shown Wildcats again last week in NVAC/Mountain and Division III boys soccer. So ev- erything comes down to the final Keep Up Pace week before the playoff pairings of Monday. At Harwood “We can make it to the final game of the season,” coach Mike Noyes was saying Monday, “but it’s Meet a matter of how we play this last SOUTH DUXBURY — Brittany week.” Foster and Emma Lee stepped down The Wildcats (6-6-0) were at from the demands of Division I run- Richford High yesterday and have a ning and faired well in the junior huge re-match on the final game of varsity division of the Harwood In- the regular season against Oxbow vitational last weekend. The Wild- Union (3-9-0) on Hudson Field, Sat- cats were down to three runners. urday, Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. (Note the Foster brought home a 10th time change due to SATs.) The Olympians own one of their place medal on a treacherous course three wins over the Wildcats, 2-0, in in 27:45. Lee was coming off a read- the fourth game of the season when a-thon at the Galaxy Bookshop and Hazen opened 1-3-0. only four hours sleep, but still man- Since then, the Wildcats have aged 32:24 and 22nd place. She also gone 5-3-0 and, interestingly crashed early and recovered. enough, split the last six. They are Graidy Schaefer, who splits his 24-19 in goals for and against. time with soccer, did well, too, at the The Wildcats made it a little middle level. He had a minor ankle harder on themselves by dropping a sprain, but felt good enough to run disappointing decision at Danville and finished 16th in 12:25 out of 43. Fine Line High, 2-1, after lacing previously “For those three, it was the first Game official Gary Waring, right, follows the ball on the line between Hazen’s Meghan Luther, 8, and undefeated Lake Region Union, 4-0. race where the elements — it was Kayla Henry, 16, of Peoples Academy. The number 3 Wolves prevailed, 1-0. Hazen bounced back with a very cold — (and) this may have (photo by Vanessa Fournier) strong second half at BFA of Fairfax, been a factor in keeping muscles 3-1, Friday to complete a sweep of tight,” said coach Mike Schaefer. “It Hazen Union Girls Soccer the Bullets. was a far cry from the hot August At the same time, Winooski days when we started. High (8-4-0) reclaimed fourth by “I’m looking forward to the Five Goals Decide Five Contests whipping Lake Region, 3-0, a simi- lar score by which they handled Mountain Division championships by Dave Morse Hazen is at winless Winooski The Cats seem trapped in 10th, Hazen. At the same time, number this weekend at U-32. It’ll be our HARDWICK — All four of the High under the lights Friday at 6 even with a split (they white washed 11 Randolph Union (5-7-0) toppled third trip to East Montpelier, so Hazen Union girls losses — and p.m. in Chittenden County. Winooski, 10-0, at home), which Thetford Academy (5-6-1). that course is very familiar to us. three ties — came from five teams The Cats dropped a pair of 1-0 would mean a Tuesday playoff at “I don’t know if there are any The weekend after that we have ranked above the number 10 Wild- matches last week to number 3 Lake Region. The Rangers could flip- upsets anymore,” said Noyes. states in Thetford. cats in VPA/D-III standings. And Peoples Academy and 6 Oxbow flop with Green Mountain Union. If it comes down to a tie-breaker, “I’m proud of the way the team those setbacks are by a total of five Union. PA is the defending cham- Hazen proved it can play with two-time defending champion Stowe has remained focused on improving goals. pion and Hazen kept the Olympians the upper echelons of D-III, which High School (8-2-2) would claim the Big Battle each week. Some teams will just Hazen (5-4-3) is at number 7 at bay, 1-1, earlier. coach Sperry is counting on. Not top spot against Lake Region (10-2- Jake Drown, 3, and Tanner Benjamin of the Hazen Wildcats go up become comfortable, but this team Lake Region (6-3-3) today after the Coach John Sperry has seen counting the first Winooski game, 0) and key matches remaining. pair played to a 1-1 standoff in their the return of junior Jessica Brochu against the BFA goalie. The 6-6-0 Cats prevailed, 3-1, entering the is still pushing themselves to im- the Cats have a 16-11 lead in goals “I still think Stowe is the class first meeting. This may not be their in goal, allowing senior Meghan scored and a vaunted defense. final week of the regular season. Senior Day is Saturday vs. Oxbow prove.” See HAZEN, Page Eleven D.M. last meeting. Luther to play on the field. See GIRLS, Page Eleven Union on Hudson Field at 2 p.m. (photo by Dave Morse)

CVL/D-IV Soccer Canaan Eagles Swoop Down On Huskies, 2-1 by Dave Morse were equal to the task at Craftsbury Craftsbury Academy. CANAAN — The jinx contin- and Canaan. Kayla Potter paced the Trojans ues! The Canaan Memorial High Nell McQueeney (2) and Shelby with a pair against CA and Meg Eagles snapped Cabot School’s 12- Marcotte (PK) collected scores John collected the third score. Diedre game streak, 2-1, Friday, one-game against the Chargers. Sadie Martin-Baker scored for the Charg- short of equalling the girls all-time Marcotte, a junior, ran her season’s ers. Victoria Dickinson countered record for the Huskies. total to 19 with two more at for Twinfield against Williamstown. In somewhat matter-of-form, Craftsbury. Girls, VPA/D-IV standings (all) the Huskies handled the Craftsbury McQueeney gave Cabot the first — Arlington, 11-1-0; South Academy Chargers, 5-1, last week score at Canaan before the Eagles Royalton, 12-0-1; Black River, 10-1- Tuesday, and 12 straight is a school took control. 2; Cabot, 12-2-0; Williamstown, 9-2- record. Deb Bothfeld, coach of the Hus- 0; Rivendell, 9-3-1; Proctor, 7-3-0; Now the goals literally change. kies of ‘98, established a 13-win pla- Rochester, 7-4-0; UCA, 5-7-0; The Huskies (12-2-0) are likely the teau in Cabot’s second and last ap- Chelsea, 5-7-1; West Rutland, 5-7- number 4 seed — down from a run- pearance in the Division IV state 0; Canaan, 5-6-1; Sharon, 6-8-0; ning high of three in recent weeks — finals. The Huskies dropped a pair Concord, 5-8-0; BMU, 4-9-0; which would bring a home D-IV play- of regular-season contests to the Richford, 3-10-0; Twinfield, 3-9-0; off next week Tuesday. The VPA Eagles that year before winning on Danville, 3-9-0; MSJ, 2-10-0; Long will post its playoff picks next week PKs in the playoffs to advance to the Trail, 1-9-0; Whitcomb, 0-10-1. Monday. finals. They have yet to take the D-IV Boys “We have a lot to talk about title. The Twinfield Union boys fig- this afternoon (at Monday’s prac- Playoff Bound ure to come in any where between tice),” said a displeased coach CABOT — Cabot’s record is sixth and eighth, which would as- Michelle DeLaney of the long trip to complete and the Huskies figure to See CVL, Page Eleven Canaan and back. “It was a day clash with The Sharon Academy (13/ (Friday) we just didn’t work hard.” 6-8-0) at home on Tuesday. Other- “We haven’t been challenged wise there is at least a three-way enough (except for Williamstown),” battle for number 16 between Craftsbury Academy’s DeLaney said flatly. “We haven’t Richford, Twinfield and Danville. Deirdre Martin-Baker tries to played to our full potential that’s Nothing is settled between 1, 2, 3 break up the play between Drop Ball necessary for the playoffs.” quite yet. Kaitlin Lyford, left, and Sebastian Griffin, left, of Craftsbury Academy and Twinfield Union’s The Huskies dropped an open- Twinfield entered the week tied Soraya Agireen, right, Tyson Robinson vie for loose ball. Twinfield improved to 8-4-0 with ing match with Williamstown, which with Danville after extending num- of Twinfield Union. a 3-0 win. they reversed by a similar 3-1 score. ber 5 Williamstown, 2-1; before (photo by Vanessa Fournier) Two of Cabot’s eighth graders claiming a 3-1 decision over (photo by Vanessa Fournier) The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Page Eleven Highland Lodge Offers Skiing By Donation GREENSBORO — For over 30 and the western and southern Green shoes and skis. years, Highland Lodge has main- Mountains are visible. Driving directions, ski reports, tained a cross-country ski trail sys- David Smith, now in his 31st and other winter specials informa- tem connecting the lodge to private year of innkeeping at the lodge, con- tion can be found at and conservation lands. ceived the idea of a nordic system in www.highlandlodge.com. The trails traverse high mead- the 1970s, when his parents were The winter ski season at the ows, sugar bushes, and boreal wood- the innkeepers. lodge begins on Dec. 25 and runs lands and offer panoramic views of Rather than charging a flat trail until March 14, 2010. The ski shop frozen lakes, mountains including fee, the lodge is now asking people is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., daily Mansfield, and the Worcester, to make a donation when they pick during the season. Woodbury, and Lowell ranges. On up a trail ticket, which is required. clear days, the White Mountains The lodge will continue to rent snow-

Craftsbury Academy soccer seniors include Samantha Buschmann and Chris Williams. Missing for photo was John Dunbar. (photos by Vanessa Fournier)

High Phantoms (10-0-1) in a 16-1 CVL match. Continued From Page Ten VPA/D-IV standings (top 16) — sure the Trojans a home playoff next Proctor, 10-0-1; Twin Valley, 9-2-0; week. They split by being blanked Sharon, 13-0-0; Black River, 9-3-0; at Williamstown, 2-0; before con- Williamstown, 9-3-0; Twinfield, 8- taining Craftsbury Academy, 3-0. 4-0; Arlington, 8-4-0; Rivendell, 8- Chris Link figured in all three scores. 4-0; Danville, 7-5-0; South Royalton, The Cabot Huskies have 7-4-1; UCA, 8-6-0; Long Trail, 3-5-0; claimed a 4-10-0 record, which would BMU, 3-7-3; Rochester, 4-8-0; West put them in the path of the Proctor Rutland, 4-8-0; Cabot, 4-10-0. Big Impressions Pyramid Black Belt Academy students from Hardwick scored well last month in Long Island, N.Y., competition. From left, Lukas Lussier, Krista Sawyer and Carla Frappier. (courtesy photo) Small Group Leaves Big Impression Three students from Hardwick’s peted in forms and sparring. She Pyramid Black Belt Academy trav- placed second in traditional forms eled Sunday, Sept. 20 to Islip Ter- women’s 30+ blackbelt division; in race, Long Island, N.Y., for the 2009 sparring she won first place. Unfor- Dr. Shawn Haskell, center, of the Vt. Fish and Wildlife Department, examines a bull moose Saturday at Bushi Challenge Tournament. tunately, she did not win the the Barton check station. Larry Gregoirie, sunglasses, guided for his sons Mark, permit holder, and White Belt Krista Sawyer auto- Blackbelt Grand Championship in Michael, second shooter. (photo by Dave Morse) matically placed first in Sparring sparring but she did hold her own. for the Girls 10-13 novice division. She was then moved up to compete in the Girls 10-13 intermediate divi- ALL OUTDOORS sion, placing second. She also com- by Dave Morse peted in traditional forms Girls 10- SPORTS 13 novice division. Initially, she tied for first, but placed second overall. Red Belt Lukas Lussier com- CALENDAR peted in forms and sparring as well. Nature Running Its Course He placed second in traditional Boys Soccer day, Oct. 25. deer hunting seminar for youth and forms 20-29 advanced division. Wed., Oct. 21 ISLAND POND — A horse and Lussier then won his sparring match Canaan at Craftsbury, 4 p.m. his handlers stood by at the town The latest reports are: David new hunters from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Gognier, 4 points, 120 pounds, in Saturday. within the 20-29 advanced division. Sat., Oct. 24 garage moose check station of the He was then moved up to compete in Oxbow at Hazen, 2 p.m. Vermont Fish and Wildlife Depart- Hyde Park; Chad Brochu, 96 1/2, doe, The only qualification is hunt- West Glover; Tyler Demers, 115 1/2, ers must have passed the basic edu- sparring in the mens 20-29 black Mon., Oct. 26 ment. belt division, where he finished with VPA Soccer Pairings There were no ripples in the quiet doe, East Hardwick; Gene Ewen, 120 cation course. Registration is re- Danville’s Mike Judkins, left, kicks the ball away from Tanner 1/2, doe, Hardwick; Chris Davison, quired by calling 1-802-253-7346. a respectable third. Girls Soccer ponds lining the 27 miles across moose Black Belt Carla Frappier com- Benjamin of Hazen Union. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) alley between Big Averill and Wallace 135, doe, Hardwick; Pat Jarvis, 99, Space is limited to 45. Wed., Oct. 21 Pond to Canaan. The leaves that sim- doe, Barre; Dale Hall, 95, doe, Elmore; Dr. Shawn Haskell, Ken Hazen at Lake Region, 4 p.m. mer in season are gone. Some snow. David Massey, 121, doe, Greensboro; Hammel and Jeremy Baker will dis- Canaan at Craftsbury, 4 p.m. Hazen often times the Wildcats appeared Just nature running its course. Mike Lowell, 124 1/2, doe, Hyde Park; cuss all aspects of a successful hunt. Girls Fri., Oct. 23 on the prowl for more. It wasn’t to be The same for the 17th annual Alan May, 6 points, 139, Hardwick; The next day, the Fly Rod Shop Continued From Page Ten Hazen at Winooski, 6 p.m. Continued From Page Ten as Danville (7-5-0/D-IV) made the modern moose hunt of 15 days — Kurt Hammell, 113, doe, Wolcott; will also conduct a demo on how to Mon., Oct. 26 most of only six shots on two Scott Smith, 86, doe, Hardwick; Mike field dress and prepare deer for con- VPA/D-III girls standings — VPA Soccer Pairings of the division until proven other- split between Oct. 17-22/either sex; Mill River, 11-0-1; Peoples, 9-2-0; wise,” said Noyes. breakaways. and Oct. 24-Nov. 1/anterless — by Tatro, 4 points, 130, East Hardwick ; sumption. Cross Country As much as 4 inches of snow Warren Gill, 130, doe, Cabot; Shawn Oxbow, 10-1-2; Twin Valley, 9-3-0; Noyes also noted that only the lottery. Youth Essays Green Mountain, 8-3-0; Lake Re- Sat., Oct. 24 second of two games between oppo- had to be removed from the upper Hunting camps were bustlin’, Currier, 120, doe, Elmore. Hazen at Mountain Meet at U-32, field when the prime site was WATERBURY — The Vermont gion, 6-3-3; Enosburg Falls, 5-6-1; nents when played counts in the most with pick-ups and ATVs stuffed Northfield, 4-4-3; Hazen, 5-4-3; 10/11 a.m. Mountain standings. deemed unplayable. To its credit, in the back. Fish and Wildlife Department will Check Stations offer a third youth hunting memo- Randolph, 5-6-1; Leland and Gray, Other Only three games separate a Danville has also dumped worri- Some agreed a horse can come in WATERBURY — The Vermont Hazen Fall Sports Banquet, some Winooski. ries essay contest this season. Pho- 5-6-1; Stowe, 2-8-1; Bellows Falls, likely number 3, Leland and Gray handy to extricate such large ani- Fish & Wildlife Department will 2-9-1; Windsor, 1-9-2; Thetford, 1- 6 p.m. (8-4-0) and Randolph in D-III. En- Freshman Walker McAllister mals through mud, muck and mire. tos are encouraged, too. conduct 25 biological deer check sta- There will be a winner from 11-0; Winooski, 0-12-0. tering the week, Hazen falls in the snapped a 1-1 standoff at Fairfax Landowners seem to agree at keep- tions on Vermont’s Youth Deer middle of that pack. At 8-9 the Wild- only 4:14 into the second half. ing property damage to a minimum. each county. The contest is open to Hunting Weekend, Nov. 7 and 8, to anyone 16 and under. Submissions cats are bunched with newcomer Therrien and Wanstrup had book- It’s a pay day, too. collect information on the age and Bellows Falls (4-6-2). end goals. Mark Gregoire, father Larry and must be made by Dec. 31 by e-mail health of Vermont deer. to [email protected] or A home match is likely under Three Wildcats backed into the brother Michael, were among the “It’s a great opportunity to get this scenario, but movement is pos- BFA goalie and 6:26 remaining with early ones to report in at the Barton send to VFWD, 103 South Main St., your deer weighed, aged and have it Waterbury. 05671. sible. Post-season play starts Hall ripping a free kick over the top Town garage on Saturday. examined by a state wildlife biolo- Wednesday or Thursday of next of everyone for the final score. “It was standing still, in a clear gist,” said Shawn Haskell, deer week. cut,” permittee Mark was saying of project leader for the Vermont Fish Coach Noyes has been pleased Standings the 623 pound bull. It had a spread of and Wildlife Department. with the strength of the new sched- Mountain Division 54 inches and 8 points on each paddle. Among the biological check sta- ule, saying, “it has given us a chance Overall League The Gregoires were pleased to tions listed below will be open from to play late into October (and early Enosburg 8 - 4 - 0 4 - 1 - 0 receive a permit in J2 (Groton State 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Nov. 7 and 8: Barre, Buying November).” Winooski 8 - 4 - 0 4 - 1 - 0 Forest) although it was a long ways R & L Archery; Eden Mills, Ingall’s The coach was also saying a Danville 7 - 5 - 0 4 - 2 - 0 from Richford-Montgomery., but they Market & Deli; Glover, Currier’s number of Wildcats were playing in Lake Region 10 - 2 - 0 3 - 2 - 0 had three weeks to scout. Market; Hardwick, Riteway Sports; “non-traditional roles,” and it Hazen 6 - 6 - 0 3 - 2 - 0 “It was much more hectic a couple Derby, Wright’s Enterprises; West used www.accreditedhearing.com showed a bit at Danville (a split) BFA 4 - 8 - 0 2 - 3 - 0 of years ago in Norton,” said Mark. Barnet, West Barnet Quick Stop; and Fairfax (a sweep). Oxbow 3 - 8 - 0 1 - 4 - 0 “They would have got lost with- Concord, Barnie’s Market; Goalie Charles Lee has been Richford 1 -10 -0 0 - 6 - 0 out me,” joked Larry, the father, 75. Waitsfield, Village Grocery; Stowe, guns hampered with a bad toe on the VPA/D-III The earliest reports were 41 to- Fly Rod Shop. right foot (his kicking foot) since Stowe 8 - 2 - 2 tal — 27 males, 14 female — between Vermont’s big game reporting that collision with Richie Hackett of Lake Region 10 - 2 - 2 Barton, Island Pond and Conte pre- stations are shown on a map of the Lake Region. That puts big Billy Leland 7 Gray 8 - 4 - 0 serve. The largest bull was 823 state on Fish & Wildlife’s website Boyd in the goal — a nice luxury to Enosburg 8 - 4 - 0 pounds and 678 for a cow. (www.vtfishandwildlife.com). have — but it takes away field pres- Winooski 8 - 4 - 0 Archery Report ence. Northfield 6 - 5 - 1 Archery deer reports at RiteWay Hunting Seminar Route 15 • Hardwick, VT Noyes has hailed the play of Thetford 5 - 6 - 1 Sports, Hardwick, had reached 38 by STOWE — The Fly Rod Shop Ryan Hall, now a full-time stopper midday Monday. The first of two parts and the Vermont Fish and Wildlife 472-5916 Hazen 6 - 6 - 0 Mon. - Sat. 9-5 ¥ Sun. 9-2 and sophomore reserve Andrew Bellows Falls 4 - 6 - 2 to the season continues through Sun- Department will offer a free all day Laggis, a goalie of the future. Peoples 5 - 7 - 0 Alan Therrien and Tanner Ben- Randolph 5 - 7 - 0 jamin fuel the offense for Oscar BFA 4 - 8 - 0 Wanstrup. Oxbow 3 - 9 - 0 Adam “Whizzer” Whitney gave Green Mt. 1 - 9 - 1 Hazen a quick lead at Danville and Custom Milling Windsor 1 - 11 - 0 ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ MAHOGANY

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OBITUARIES

JOYCE D. FLETCHER ROBERT M. BREWSTER SR. SALLY A. SILK WOODBURY — Joyce Louise Nurse Corp. in Hartford, Conn., and NEWPORT — Robert M. WOODBURY — Sally Ann Silk, at Memorial Hall in North Calais, and wife, Ana, of Fordyce, Ark., and Kelsey Dickinson Fletcher, 85, of Woodbury past secretary and president of the Brewster, Sr., 70, of East Albany, 77, of Woodbury, died peacefully, Sun- past president of the Vermont State Silk of Woodbury; eight grandchildren; formerly of Hardwick, died Wednes- Women’s Fellowship and the Hardwick died at Bel-Aire Quality Nursing day, Oct. 18, 2009 at her residence, in Women’s Relief Corp. She was also a eight great-grandchildren; three day, Oct. 14, 2009 at the Central Ver- Hospital Association. Home in Newport, Wednesday, Oct. the loving care of her family. member of the board of directors of the aunts, Eloise Papin, of Burlington, mont Medical Center in Berlin. Survivors include: three sons, 14, following a long illness. She was born June 10, 1932, in health center in Plainfield and a vol- Esther Greaves and Muriel Lanphear, She was born April 12, 1924, in Clifford Fletcher and his companion, He was born in Barton, Feb, 25, Burlington, the daughter of the late unteer for the Nevada Red Cross in both of Morrisville; and several nieces, New Britain, Conn., the daughter of Glendia Berry, of Skagway, Alaska, 1939, the son of the late Charles and Virginia Lanphear. She attended the late 1960s. She enjoyed sewing for nephews and cousins. the late Clifford and Flora (Hyneck) Howard Fletcher and his companion, Sylvia (Sheltra) Brewster. He at- Peoples Academy in Morrisville. her grandchildren and making lovely A Memorial Service will be held Dickinson. She graduated from New Pat Benway, of Calais, and David tended school in Craftsbury and On April 4, 1951, she married wedding gowns for family and friends, at 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23, at the King- Britain High School in the class of Fletcher of Woodbury; three daugh- served with the Seabees in the U.S. Merton Miles Silk in Morrisville. They as well as stenciling and making silk dom hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1942 and continued her education at ters, Patricia Young and her husband, Navy. celebrated 58 years of marriage this flower arrangements for her home. Hardwick. Hartford Hospital School of Nursing. James, of West Glover, Meredith Bob lived in Mesa, Ariz., for 30 year. In addition to being husband Other enjoyments include, her favor- In lieu of flowers, contributions On April 9, 1945, she married Putvain and her husband, Bradley, of years where he had been a herdsman and wife, they were best friends. They ite dog and protector, “Sammy.” She in her memory may be made to the Howard Blake Fletcher in Berlin. Fol- Walden, and Anita Fletcher of Albany; and a truck driver. He drove double made their home in Woodbury for 38 will be remembered by the Woodbury Central Vermont Home Health & Hos- lowing their marriage they moved to Rachel Fletcher of Greensboro; 16 tankers of cream to Los Angeles and years. Sally stayed at home to care for children each Firemen’s Day, for her pice, 600 Granger Rd., Barre, VT Hardwick where she and her family grandchildren; 24 great-grandchil- then drove for Ambassador through- her family. special cupcakes decorated with sugar 05641. made their home for many years be- dren; several nieces, nephews and out the western states. He moved Sally was a member of the King- flowers. Dian R. Holcomb of Northern fore relocating to Woodbury. cousins. back East to Connecticut in 1985 dom Hall of Jehova’s Witnesses in Survivors include: her husband, Vermont Funeral Service, 60 Elm St., In her earlier years, Joyce was She was predeceased by her husband, where he met and married Lisa Viel. Hardwick. A charter member of the Merton, of Woodbury; five sons, Miles Hardwick, is assisting family with employed as a clerk for the Connecti- Howard, on Oct. 16, 1987; and a They moved to Vermont in the early Woodbury Town Bicentennial Com- Silk Sr., and his wife, Cathy, of Barre, arrangements. 1990s. cut General Life Insurance Co. She brother: Clifford M. Dickinson Jr. Robert M. Brewster, Sr. mittee, she was past president of the Scott Silk, Kim Silk and his wife, Lisa, later worked for the State of Vermont, A Graveside service was held Besides his wife, Lisa, he leaves local Women’s Relief Corp., Stowe 36 all of Woodbury, Kent Silk and his Department of Human Services Divi- Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 in the Main two sons, Robert Brewster Jr. and his sion in Montpelier and St. Johnsbury Street Cemetery in Hardwick with wife, Jonnie, of Westfield, and Rodney ents and a brother, Charles Brewster and was a dispatcher for the Vermont the Rev. Jack Cabaness and the Rev. Brewster of Irasburg; two daughters, Jr. of Arizona. ARAL C. ROGERS Fish and Game Department. She re- Michael Caldwell officiating. Ronda Brewster of Derby and Sylvia A graveside service was held at BROOKFIELD — Aral Chris- Survivors include: two daugh- husband, Jim, on July 31, 1970, and tired in 1979. In lieu of flowers, contributions Brewster of East Albany, who is at- the Albany Village Cemetery, Satur- tine Rogers, 82, of Brookfield and ters, Barbara Severance and her her siblings Lynn Craig Smith, She was a member of the East in her memory may be made to the tending Bay Path College in Massa- day, Oct. 17 at 1 p.m., with Rev. Rona formerly of Hardwick, died Tues- husband, Steve, of Brookfield, and Maurice Smith and Joan Pierce. Craftsbury Presbyterian Church, a Hardwick Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 837, chusetts; a brother, Ray Brewster and Kinsley officiating. day, Oct. 13, 200 at the Mayo Mary Rogers-Perry and her husband, A Graveside Service was held charter member of the Hardwick Res- Hardwick, VT 05843. his wife, Margaret, of Iterlaken, N.Y.; Contributions in his memory may Healthcare Inc. in Northfield. David, of Santa Fe, N.M.; two sis- on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 in the cue Squad, a member of the D.A.R. Arrangements were under the a sister, Marion “Kay” Goodridge and be made to the Bel-Aire Quality Nurs- She was born Oct. 13, 1927, in ters, Sally Cromer of South Fairview Cemetery in Hardwick Rebecca Chapter in Barre, the Ameri- direction of Dian R. Holcomb of North- her husband, Gilbert, of Craftsbury; ing Home, Animal Fund, Bel-Aire Greensboro, the daughter of the late Burlington and Pamela Crandall of with the Rev. Anthony Acheson offi- can Legion Post 7 Auxiliary in ern Vermont Funeral Service, 60 Elm eight grandchildren and two great- Drive, Newport, VT 05855. Winfield and Lois (Craig) Smith. She Newport; two nephews, Garth Smith ciating. Hardwick, past member of the Cadette St., Hardwick. grandchildren as well as nieces, neph- The Malcolm R. Davis Funeral graduated from Greensboro High of South Hero and Sherwood Smith Arrangements were under the ews and extended family. Home of Craftsbury Common was in School in the class of 1944. of Enosburg; as well as several other direction of Dian R. Holcomb of Bob was predeceased by his par- charge of arrangements. On Jan. 5, 1957 she married nephews, nieces and cousins. Northern Vermont Funeral Service, CARING James Henry Rogers in Greensboro She was predeceased by her 60 Elm St., Hardwick. ANGELA C. KAST Bend. ... For Over 50 Years In This Community Aral was employed for many GREENSBORO — Angela C. A full obituary will be in next years at Copley Hospital in Kast, 88, passed away Sunday week’s Gazette. Morrisville as a nurse’s aid. She re- evening, Oct. 18 at the Greensboro Arrangements are under the tired in the early 1980s. On Nov. 24, Northern Vermont des GROSEILLIERS Nursing Home. Among her survi- care of the desGroseilliers Funeral 2003, she moved to Brookfield and Funeral Homes vors is her daughter, Patti Meyer. Home, Church Street, Hardwick. made her home with her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Steve Funeral Service John des Groseilliers Severance. Her health continued to 60 Elm St. ¥ Hardwick, VT 05843 HARDWICK JOHNSON ~ Celebrating 120 Years! ~ fail and she entered the nursing 1-800-220-5541 home in May 2009. 472-5541 635-2606 She was a member of the United 802-472-6861 Church of Hardwick, Circle 8 of that Expert and thoughful assistance with all funeral prearrangements The Hardwick Gazette church and the Mackville Home Dian R. Holcomb PRENEED and trust funds. Affordable cremations also a part of our services. Dem. She enjoyed knitting, dogs and Funeral Director PLANNING Today’s News... Tomorrow’s History. flowers, especially growing violets.

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CARD OF THANKS November Celebration This thank you is from Wade Copley Changes Bakers’ family, for the wonder- At Caledonia Grange OBITUARIES ful help that Wade received from Visiting Policy all who helped him in any way MORRISVILLE — Copley Hos- for complications from H1N1 influ- EAST HARDWICK — As in past years, cider with cook- through his difficult journey. You pital has changed its visiting policy, enza. Caledonia Grange will host a lun- ies or donuts will be served to trick- were there to drive him to the effective immediately. According to Visitors should use only the cheon at 1 p.m., Nov. 8 with a cel- or-treaters on Halloween night at hospital for treatments, staying Melvyn Patashnick, president of the main entrance to the hospital (open ebration to follow. The public is en- the hall. with him at Hope Lodge or just hospital, the changes are being made 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m.). Visitors with signs couraged to attend this recognition Allen presented a certificate from PAUL H. BROWN for a ride to somewhere, such as of the Grange Hall dedication held the State Grange with seals for com- EAST MONTPELIER — Paul East Montpelier; his daughters, Vir- for patient safety and infection con- of flu-like illness (cough, cold or fe- the woods to check on how things trol to limit the spread of seasonal ver) will not be permitted to visit. No in November 1909. There will be munity service, agriculture, dona- H. Brown, 92, of Vermont Route 214, ginia “Ginger” Brimblecombe of East were going on the landings. singing of old songs, and digging up tion to Grange Center, home eco- died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at his Barre, Elaine Dutil and her hus- and H1N1 influenza. visitors under the age of 12. Two Thanks to Gary Dimick and Ivan Pregnant women, children and visitors per patient at a time. Visi- old memories and recorded events of nomics and health concerns. Also, a home surrounded by his family. band, Marcel, Shirley Boardman, Picard for the ramp so he could 100 years ago. check was presented from State Born on Oct. 26, 1916, in Cabot, Cindy Davis all of Plainfield, Bonnie anyone with certain chronic medical tors must use hand sanitizer before get out of the house. So many conditions or a weakened immune entering the patient’s room and upon Members and friends met on Grange for first prize for an agricul- he was the son of Henry and Laura Millard and her husband, Moe and people were involved in his care, Oct. 15 for a regular meeting with ture programs. (Urban) Brown. He attended school Kathy Cochran and her husband, system are in the high-risk category leaving the patient’s room. Visitors Hardwick Rescue Squad, Copley here to see a patient sick with flu- Deputy Hiram Allen and wife, Lois, The DVD tape of the August in Marshfield. As a young man, he Kendall, all of Barre, and Polly Hull Hospital Staff. The care by and members of Caspian Lake hymn sing and old tool display are had worked on his family’s farm. and her husband, Larry, of Berlin; like illness must see a nurse first. Caledonia Home Health & Hos- They will need to wear a protective Grange assisting Master Rachel being shown on Hardwick Commu- During World War II, he served in 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grand- pice, Agency on Aging did a tre- Kane installing new officers. nity Television. the United States Army. children; and four great-great- Clinic gown, mask and gloves while in the mendous service. Lamoille Can- patient’s room. Visitors are asked to The cider press project on Oct. 3 The next regular meeting will be On June 21, 1941, he married grandchildren; his sister, Ruth Orton cer Network was very generous. was reported a success with 16 gal- Nov. 19 at the Grange Hall. Elizabeth “Betty” Murray in of Plainfield; and his brother, Rich- Cancelled minimize contact with others in the We cannot forget his extended hospital to reduce the risk of acquir- lons of cider pressed. Plainfield. Following their marriage, ard Brown of Woodbury. family and friends for the many MARSHFIELD — The flu clinic they made their home in Marshfield Besides his parents, he was pre- ing or spreading the disease. visits, telephone calls, food, flow- for Oct. 19 sponsored by the Twin In addition, in the Birthing Cen- and Plainfield before moving to their deceased by his son, Reginald Paul ers, cards and prayers. Also Valley Senior Center at the Old current home in East Montpelier. Brown; two grandsons, Christopher ter, the number of people accompa- Gordy Tallman’s poem and Aus- Schoolhouse Common was cancelled nying the mother-to-be is limited to Copley Calls In earlier years, he had worked Wheeler and Scott Brimblecombe; tin Lowell’s painting. The call- due to vaccine shortage. for the Hood’s Creamery in several brothers and sisters; and two persons. These persons must ing hours at Davis Funeral Home Another clinic will be scheduled remain the same throughout labor, For New Board Members Plainfield. Later for 25 years, he two sons-in-law, Glendon Boardman and the United Church of in November. Notices regarding the went on to work for Blow and Cote and Stanley Brimblecombe. delivery and Birthing Center stay MORRISVILLE — Copley Hos- community to govern the hospital. Craftsbury’s service were highly date and time will be posted or call and no alternates will be allowed to pital is seeking community residents Members are sought with var- Construction Company in His graveside service will be praised and beautiful. Thank 426-3447 or 454-7750 for any ques- Morrisville, working on 41 bridges held on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, visit. The two visitors must have no interested in serving as members of ied backgrounds and experience and you, Pastor Alan Parker and the tions regarding the November date. signs of illness and no visitors under Copley Health Systems, Inc. are asked to serve a three-year term. in Vermont, New Hampshire, and at 2 p.m. in the Eaton Cemetery in members of the church who gave Maine. Marshfield. Family and friends the age of 12. As a community not-for-profit The process of applying for member- a very nice luncheon. Information about both seasonal organization, Copley Health Sys- ship involves completing an appli- Paul especially loved sugaring, called at the Hooker and Whitcomb Marcelene (Midget) Brown hunting, and gardening. In earlier Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre Old-Time and H1N1 influenza is available at tems, Inc. relies on its corporate cation form and attending the Louise Gallant www.copleyvt.org along with links membership to guide the governance hospital’s annual meeting, sched- years, he enjoyed driving and train- on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Michael, Christopher & ing oxen for the Smith Farm in Contributions in his memory to the Centers for Disease Control’s of the hospital. In addition to ap- uled for Jan. 11, 2010. The deadline Travis Gallant Apple Pie flu-related website, www.flu.gov, or proving proposed bylaw changes, for applying is Nov. 6. Plainfield and playing baseball for may be made to the Central Ver- Susan & Jay Sealy the Plainfield Baseball Team. mont Home Health and Hospice, 600 CABOT — Sometimes the best call the Vermont Department of members are responsible for elect- For more information, call 888- Survivors include his wife of 68 Granger Rd., Barre, VT 05641. way to “get away from it all” and Health’s Flu Information line by di- ing trustees representative of the 8157. years, Elizabeth “Betty” Brown of connect with friends is to attend a aling 2-1-1 from anywhere in Ver- CARD OF THANKS close-to-home classic Vermont event. mont. Only the generosity of our That’s what several Senior Trotters community makes possible the did Saturday. IT'S TIME FOR THE GMTCC annual Hardwick Trails Pump- The festival provided a delicious kin Walk. We are humbled by opportunity to soak up wholesome Whipple TO BEGIN THE NEXT HOUSE PROJECT!! such open hearts. fun, camaraderie, and of course, ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BUYING A CUSTOM-DESIGNED, You are invited to a We thank Hall’s Family Mar- plenty of apple pie. The festival de- Completes ket and Country Kitchen Bakery livered the rejuvenating benefits of LOW-COST, TOP-QUALITY HOME TO SET UP ON YOUR OWN LOT? for donating the dozens of donuts Gourmet Potluck relaxation, happy music, good food IF SO, GIVE US A CALL AT 851-1571 FOR MORE INFORMATION. and gallons of cider we all en- and bustling crowds. By all accounts, Basic joyed. High Mowing Seeds and the outing was a great success. This home will be completed in the spring of 2010. Celebration Sendoff for the Grand Union supplied the The next Senior Trotters event Training almost 400 pumpkins carved by is a trip to The Lyric Theater to see Green Mountain Technology & Career Center Hardwick Elementary students the musical comedy “The Full Monte” WOLCOTT — Army Pvt. Ryan has constructed many top-quality homes located throughout the area. Jack and Emma Cabaness and the REACH! after-school on Sunday, Nov. 15. Call 533-7171 P. Whipple has graduated from Ba- program. Concept II provided a by Monday, Nov. 2 to reserve a place. sic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Friday, October 30, 6 p.m. grant toward the event; Lawton, Okla. Aubuchon Hardware provided During the nine weeks of train- East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church lighters to make the pumpkins CARD OF THANKS ing, the soldier studied the Army Bring your favorite dish and story! glow. We sincerely wish to express mission and received instruction and The story of these merchants our thanks and appreciation to training exercises in drill and cer- Help them remember the best of Vermont! is one of so many individuals who our many friends, colleagues and emonies, Army history, core values support our community and make families for their kindness and and traditions, military courtesy, living here so rewarding. sympathy to us in the death of military justice, physical fitness, first We thank the students, un- our mother and grandmother. A aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons der art teacher Beth LeCours, special thanks to those who have use, map reading and land naviga- whose imagination created the ministered to our mother’s care tion, foot marches, armed and un- magic-in-the-woods. We are and did all that could be asked armed combat, and field maneuvers grateful to Lesa Cathcart who, and more. She passed at ease and tactics. TOWN OF HARDWICK each year, brings her alter-ego, with her loving family by her He is the son of Tina Whipple of P.O. BOX 523 The Friendly Witch, to tell sto- side. East Hill Road, Wolcott and a 2009 ries around the bonfire. We ap- A special thank you to Court graduate of Hazen Union School. HARDWICK, VT 05843 preciate John Sperry who tire- St. Veronica CD of A for their (802) 472-6120 • FAX (802) 472-3793 lessly hauled pumpkins to the prayers and the lovely luncheon. E-MAIL: [email protected] elementary school. The Family of And, finally, we thank all Louise Hale Salls PUBLIC NOTICE the families and community Lawrence and Carolyn THANKS REQUEST TO THROW-UP OR members who helped in so many Hale and family FOR SAYING YOU SAW IT IN ways to make the Hardwick David Hale and family THE HARDWICK GAZETTE RECLASSIFY A PENT ROAD Trails Pumpkin Walk event suc- Thomas and Clare Hale ceed. and family October 5, 2009 The Hardwick Trails Rosalie and Donald The Select Board of the Town of Hardwick has received Committee Richardson and family two (2) petitions regarding a Pent Road that connects with TH# 46, Mackville Road, between Stratton and Scott Roads. The Hardwick Gazette Petition 1 asks the Select Board to throw up the Pent Road. TWINFIELD UNION SCHOOL (Grades PK-12) CLASSIFIED Petition 2 asks the Select Board to Reclassify the Pent Road. At their regular meeting on October 1, 2009, and in accor- 2009-2010 Vacancies dance with Title 19, Section 709, the Town of Hardwick J.V. Girls Basketball Coach Select Board voted to initiate proceedings for inspecting the 7/8 Middle School Girls Basketball Coach DEADLINE: MONDAY AT NOON - PAID IN ADVANCE premises in question and to receive testimony from inter- Apply to: WNESU, P.O. Box 470, Plainfield, VT 05667, CLASSIFIEDS MAY NOT BE SUBMITTED BY PHONE ested persons. (802) 454-9924. LEASE YOUR KIDS GEAR for the year. Ski Therefore, the Town of Hardwick Select Board has set Applications accepted until positions are filled. FOR RENT SERVICES and Snowboard leasing starting at just 99 an on-site hearing for Thursday, November 5, 2009, at EOE SECURE STORAGE: 10’ x 24’ vehicle or dollars. Power Play Sports. Open 7 days, 3 p.m. in the afternoon. boat storage in downtown Hardwick. Un- ALEX HINSON - Heating oil - Kerosene Downtown Morrisville. 888-6557. (11-25) heated bay with 8’ by 7’ doors. $60/month, - Furnace Cleanings - 24 Hour Burner 6-month minimum. 472-7030. (9-16 TFN) Service - Good Prices. Fast Services. 563-2042. (12-30) FOR SALE APARTMENT FOR RENT, Craftsbury Vil- AmeriCorps Member – Community Outreach & lage, second floor, one bedroom, hard- LET US PUT YOU ON ICE. Hockey gear BOB’S CONSTRUCTION, Concrete Foun- wood floors in livingroom and bedroom. new and used. Trade in Trade up. Skate CRAFTSBURY TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT Administration: Want to help build a 21st-Century food dations, Floors, Slabs, Foundations Under New tile floors in kitchen and bath. Refrig- Sharpening. Recycling your gear since Existing Houses, P: 802-626-8763. F: 802- WARNING system? Wonderful service opportunity available at the erator and new Stove. Electricity, hot wa- 1995. Power Play Sports. Downtown 626-9350. 931 Buchler Rd., Wheelock, VT SPECIAL MEETING Center for an Agricultural Economy in Hardwick. Position ter included. $550. 586-2440. (10-21) Morrisville. Open 7 Days, 888-6557. (11- 05851. (11-4) 25) NOVEMBER 10, 2009 includes co-coordinating general volunteer program and co- organizing participation in community-related events. LARGE ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT, The legal voters of the Town of Craftsbury are hereby notified and upstairs, has a full bath, a large kitchen, INTERIOR PAINTING and Wallpaper- General administrative duties, including website dining and living room all open with cathe- ing. Professional and experienced, with warned to meet on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at the Craftsbury references. By Diana, Ruth and Lauren. The Town Hall between 9 o'clock A.M. and 7 o'clock P.M. to vote by maintenance and data management, are a part of this half- dral ceilings and fireplace. Does have a small loft room that could be second bed- Please call 533-7107 or 472-3205. (10- Hardwick Gazette Australian ballot upon the following Article of business: time position. Ideal candidate is a positive problem-solver room, W/D hook-ups, $800.00 includes 21) The Craftsbury School Board proposes to incur bonded indebted- and independent with a passion for furthering the heat, hot water and trash removal. No ness for the purpose of the Craftsbury Schools Renovations project development of a local food system. Excellent communication smoking or pets. First, Last and Security. SKI AND SNOWBOARD TUNING, skate at the estimated total project cost of Three Million Dollars skills are essential. Benefits include living allowance, 563-2128. (10-21) sharpening, XC and alpine binding mount- ($3,000,000.00). ing. Used gear bought and sold. Power Play education award, health insurance, federal school loan 3 BEDROOM HOUSE, Craftsbury/Greens- Sports, Downtown Morrisville. Open 7 days, forbearance and trainings for an 11+ month commitment. boro/Glover town line. 1.5 baths, 1 car 888-6557. (11-25) ARTICLE 1 garage. No Pets. No Smoking. $800/mo. Shall general obligation bonds of Craftsbury Town School Dis- Send resume to Box 451, Hardwick, VT 05843. E.O.E. plus utilities. 802-525-4456. (11-4) trict, in an amount not to exceed Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) be issued for the purpose of financing certain public improvements, viz: Craftsbury Schools Renovations project, such improvements estimated to cost Three Million CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT Dollars ($3,000,000.00). Classified ads must be paid in advance. The charge is 25¢ per word; The legal voters of Craftsbury Town School District are further $5.00 minimum charge per week; $2 additional charge per week for border. warned and notified that an informational meeting will be held at Classified tear sheets are $2.00 each. the Craftsbury Academy Common Room in the Town of Craftsbury NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of HAS OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS IS explaining the proposed School Renovations project and the financ- Chronic Care Coordinators MONDAY AT NOON - PAID IN ADVANCE. ing thereof. Provide care management and related tasks for patients at risk or with chronic medical CLASSIFIEDS MAY NOT BE SUBMITTED BY PHONE. The legal voters of Craftsbury Town School District are further conditions. Requires demonstrated ability to multi-task, use electronic medical record notified that voter qualification, registration and absentee voting systems and primary care office experience. R.N. preferred. relative to said special meeting shall be as provided in Section 553 Behavioral Health Specialists AD TO READ AS FOLLOWS of Title 16, and Chapters 43, 51 and 55 of Title 17, Vermont Stat- Provide triage, assessment, crisis management and short-term counseling interventions in utes Annotated. You must be registered to vote in the Town of an integrated primary care/behavioral health model. LCSW, LCMHC or Licensed Masters Craftsbury in order to vote in this Town's special meeting. Psychologist required. Prior counseling experience, knowledge of DSM-IV-TR and Adopted and approved at a meeting of the Board of School knowledge of primary care behavioral health needs preferred. Directors of Craftsbury Town School District duly called, noticed and at Caledonia Home Health and Hospice: and held on October 6th, 2009. Home Health Team Leader, RN Julie Marckres FT position to manage and oversee RN and LNA staff providing home care Randy Martin services in Caledonia and southern Essex counties. Home Health and supervisory Stephen J. Moffatt experience preferred. John Zaber To apply, please submit resume and letter of interest to: Craftsbury Town School Directors Human Resources Manager Received for record and recorded in the records of Craftsbury Town Northern Counties Health Care Number of weeks to run Amount enclosed Sorry, NO REFUNDS. School District on October 6, 2009. 165 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819 [email protected] or fax: (802) 748-4540 Yvette Brown, Town Clerk E.O.E. MAIL TO: The Hardwick Gazette ¥ P.O. Box 367 ¥ Hardwick, Vermont 05843. Page Fourteen The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Hazen And Twinfield Students Conduct Seatbelt Checks Fall seatbelt checks were com- At Hazen, 93.9 percent were injury crash. For children, it jumps to pleted Friday by Hazen Union and wearing their seat belts, 94.8 percent 71 percent of avoiding fatal injury if Twinfield Union, Vermont Teen Lead- for all female drivers and passengers wearing a seatbelt or in an age appro- ership Safety Program students. and 92.1 percent for males. At priate car safety seat. Nationwide, 83 Friday morning, the students Twinfield, 96.1 percent were wearing percent of all drivers/passengers now met at 6:45 at their respective schools their seat belts, 93.9 percent of all wear seatbelts and this number is and stopped vehicles as they entered females and 98.9 percent of all males. growing with more education and state the school drive. All drivers and pas- All those traveling in the vehicles law. In Vermont, wearing a seat belt sengers were checked for seatbelt com- were noted. All ages — babies, in- is the law, regardless of age. pliance. No legal issues were ad- fants, toddlers, elementary, middle Vermont Teen Leadership Safety dressed but those wearing their and high school students and all adults Program members are committed to seatbelt were given a lifesaver candy — were counted. Hayley LeCours of promoting safe driving habits to their and told “Thank-you for wearing your Hazen Union said 93.9 percent was peers. Activities and discussions con- safety belt, you’re a lifesaver” while up 10 percent from last year. cerning issues such as: speeding, drugs those not wearing their seatbelts were Statistics show that seat belts and alcohol, seatbelt use, peer pres- The jack-o-lanterns along the Hardwick Trails behind given a Band-Aid and asked to “please save lives. Wearing a seat belt doubles sure and risk-taking behaviors high- Hazen Union School smile at hikers who participated in wear your seat belt in the future.” a person’s chance of avoiding a fatal light their agendas. the annual pumpkin walk. The carvings were by students On Nov. 2 at Twinfield and on at Hardwick Elementary School. (courtesy photo) Nov. 4 at Hazen, the students will host nationally renowned speaker Literacy Based Mentoring Cara Filler, who will bring her Drive To Save Lives message. Program To Start Hardwick Elementary School students Jamin Flanders, by Will Walters matches are now in the program. Some front, and Corey Pollard, back right, carve pumpkins CABOT — A digital photography of the matches, said Hoyne, have been during art class. Around 400 pumpkins were carved by the workshop for mentors was conducted going on for over three years. school’s 250 K-six students for the annual Hardwick Trails Oct 12 by John Lang who teaches Community based activities such Pumpkin Walk, which was held on Oct. 18. digital photography at Cabot School. as hiking, biking, horse back riding, (photo by Vanessa Fournier) The workshop was attended by 10 baking and arts and crafts are some of people who learned basic photogra- the things the people do together. phy skills such as lighting, angles to Funding comes from prevention hold a camera and composition. grants, the Vermont Mentors group The “workshop was to help men- and the Town of Cabot. tors document their work with This year, 12 new mentors will Rental Cars mentees,” according to Kathleen begin a new program at the end of Open House Draws A Crowd Hoyne, director of the mentors pro- October designed to increase literacy $29.95/day gram of the Cabot Coalition. She said skill in the school. The mentors will by Betty Hatch The Smart Board and laptop mentors could use the photographs help practice reading with students WALDEN — About a hundred computers were on display in the for cards and posters and also put because “if there is any kind of an parents and friends of Walden middle school. Teachers and stu- them into photo albums of the mentees early gap, it tends to widen as time 472-6555 School attended an open house dents are finding this equipment The “Friendly Witch” popped up along the Hardwick with whom they work. goes on,” said Hoyne. The program Thursday evening, Oct. 15, at the much handier for presenting infor- Trails behind Hazen Union School Sunday during the “Kids love to actually see that targets grades K through four to pre- 533-7110 school. The classrooms were open mation to the different classes, as annual pumpkin walk. (courtesy photo) photograph in their hand,” said Hoyne. vent any early lapses in reading com- and teachers were on hand to visit the equipment can be moved from The mentoring project, which is petency. "Imported Cars with them. Student work was on room to room. similar to the Big Brother/Sister pro- National statistics show that one Are Not Foreign To Us." display. gram of urban areas, has been in ex- in five people grow up functionally istence for five years. Over 22 active illiterate, Hoyne pointed out. Walden Spirit by Betty Hatch able. Future issues can be sent by e- WALDEN — The fall issue of mail if it is requested. Contact the “Walden Spirit” has been distrib- school office to obtain a copy. uted. There are extra copies avail-

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