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6OL ))) .O s )SSUE .O 3HELBURNE &ALLS -ASSACHUSETTS *ULY $1.00 Colrain plant sold to North Carolina firm Sale to 100-year-old family-owned company merges two of three cotton bleachers in the United States
By Jeff Potter 4HE PLANTS PROCESS 3HERIDAN jeff@sfindependent.net EXPLAINED IS hBASICALLY PURIFYING ————— COTTON WITH A HYDROGEN PEROXIDE COLRAIN—Those phoning BLEACHING PROCESSv ""! &IBERWEB ON *UNE FOUND 4HE PROCESS TRANSFORMS RAW THE AUTOMATED VOICE AT THE OTHER COTTON INTO A MATERIAL THAT IS END WELCOMING THEM TO "ARN BOTH CLEAN AND ABSORBENT QUALI HARDT -ANUFACTURING #OMPANY ties not present in the fiber’s instead. natural state. h7E WASTED NO TIME IN CHANG 3HERIDAN SAID INCOMING RAW ing the message,” said Plant MATERIAL COMES NOT ONLY FROM Manager Albert Sheridan as THE COTTON PLANTS NATIVE HABITAT HE DESCRIBED THE hVERY GOOD in the south, but also from Asian VERY POSITIVEv SALE OF THE COTTON AND 3OUTH !MERICAN COUNTRIES BLEACHERY THAT HAD TAKEN PLACE h)T DEPENDS ON THE MARKET v that morning. he said. Sheridan said the sale should The same international mar bring more business to the plant,KET THAT MAKES IT ECONOMICALLY WHICH WILL TRANSLATE TO MORE FEASIBLE TO BRING COTTON TO #OL jobs at the site on Route 112 rain from Indonesia is also re WHERE THOUSANDS OF CITIZENS HAVE SPONSIBLE FOR THE BIGGEST CHANGES WORKED WITH COTTON SINCE Sheridan has seen at the plant "ARNHARDT WHICH 3HERIDAN IN THE YEARS HE HAS WORKED DESCRIBED AS hOUR BIGGEST COM ON SITE PETITOR v PURCHASED THE BUSI h7E HAVE INTENSE COMPETITION ness’s assets for $1.6 million IN 4URKEY AND 0AKISTAN v HE SAID PLUS WORKING CAPITAL ACCORDING h;4HE SALE= WILL MAKE BOTH OF US to a report filed with the Londonstronger.” 3TOCK %XCHANGE BY &IBERWEB The land was transferred for Economies of scale $400,000 to North River, L.L.C. Sheridan said that as a result OF #HARLOTTE THAT SAME DAY OF THE SALE lNISHED COTTON WILL "ARNARDT WILL CONTINUE AT THE BE ABLE TO BE SENT TO CUSTOM SITE TRANSFORMING COTTON INTO A ERS FROM THE CLOSER OF THE TWO PRODUCT SUITABLE FOR hHEALTH AND FACILITIES Above: The Griswoldville plant personal use,” Sheridan said. h4HEY HAD CUSTOMERS IN THE is now owned by Barnardt #OTTON LEAVING THE PLANT MAKES NORTH WE HAD CUSTOMERS IN THE Manufacturing. The cotton ITS WAY TO OTHER MANUFACTURING south,” he said. bleachery was built in 1973 FACILITIES THAT USE IT FOR PRODUCTS 3UCH mEXIBILITY IS CRITICAL IN A when it was part of the RANGING FROM TAMPONS TO SURGICAL continued on page 7 Kendall Company. DRESSING TO COTTON SWABS Mohawk District operating on “one-twelfth” funding School committee to whittle $17.6 million budget
By Don Stewart A hBENCHMARKv INCREASE OF PERCENT INCREASE IN OPERATING don@sfindependent.net PERCENT COSTS (E ALSO PROPOSED THAT THE ————— “If we don’t get a budget SHORTFALL CREATED BY THE "5#+,!.$7ITH THE DECI PASSED BY SAY 3EPTEMBER THE BUDGET DEFEAT COULD BE ABSORBED sive defeat of the proposed $17.6;STATE $EPARTMENT OF %DUCA BY DRAWING FROM THE MILLION -OHAWK 4RAIL 2EGIONAL TION$/%= COMMISSIONER HAS $ISTRICTS REVOLVING ACCOUNTS MassGIS 3CHOOL $ISTRICT -423$ OPERAT THE AUTHORITY TO SET WHATEVER 4HOSE FUNDS ARE COMPOSED OF Satellite photos in 1993 and 2006 show the changes on site. The old Griswoldville mill buildings, ING BUDGET BY "UCKLAND VOTERS is deemed appropriate for a REVENUES RANGING FROM SCHOOL OF left vacant by American Fiber & Finishing when that company abandoned Colrain for parts south ON *UNE THE SYSTEM BEGAN ITS BUDGET v -423$ SCHOOL COM CHOICE TUITIONS AND STATE RESERVE in 1996, were demolished as part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields industrial NEW lSCAL YEAR THIS WEEK WITH MITTEE #HAIRMAN "OB !ESCHBACK FUND OR hPOTHOLEv MONEY TO VARI waste cleanup. FUNDING AVAILABLE ON A MONTH SAID SPEAKING FROM HIS 0LAIN ous annual grants. TO MONTH BASIS FIELD HOME h4HEY ;THE $/%= 3OME MAY BE GAINED The “1/12” budgeting, with COULD SET A BUDGET AT ONE TWO FROM TWO OTHER SOURCES TOWNS PAYING THEIR FRACTIONAL OR FOUR PERCENT UNTIL THE TOWNS )N THE PAST THE $ISTRICT HAS Ashfield yogurt soon to hit the shelves MONTHLY ASSESSMENT BASED UPON do something.” funded field trips at an annual LAST YEARS OPERATING COSTS HAS A COST OF APPROXIMATELY Retooling SHORT LIFE SPAN 4HE FOUR COMMU The proposal is for parents to Amid N.E. dairy crisis, a small farm goes its own way nities that defeated the proposed !T A *UNE BUDGET SUBCOMMIT NOW COVER THOSE FEES !DDITION PERCENT INCREASE IN THE OPER tee meeting MTRSD Superin ALLY DUE TO CHANGES IN SERVICES By Michael Wilmeth THE REMARKABLE PRODUCTS OF THE MODEL QUITE UNLIKE THAT OF BULK ATING BUDGET WILL CONVENE SPECIAL TENDENT -ICHAEL "UONICONTI SUG FOR TWO SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS MICHAEL SlNDEPENDENTNET COUPLES RESOURCEFULNESS AND MILK PRODUCERS THEY MAY JUST town meetings later this summergested that the revised budget$ISTRICT COSTS WERE REDUCED IN ————— READINESS TO GO THEIR OWN WAY FIND A WAY TO SUCCEED WITH TO CONSIDER A DOWNSIZED VERSION FOR FISCAL YEAR BE BASED UPON the neighborhood of $40,000. !3(&)%,$!NYONE WHO !BOUT A YEAR AGO THE TWO YOGURT The revised budget will straddle0LAINlELDS ACCEPTANCE OF A continued on page 2 HAS VISITED 0AUL ,ACINSKI AND ADDED DAIRY COWS TO THE MAR 4HE NEW ENTERPRISE IS RE !MY +LIPPENSTEIN IN THEIR ROUND KET GARDEN AND #3! THEY HAVE SHUFmING THE COUPLES DIVISION STRAW BALE HOUSE KNOWS THE TWO established at Sidehill Farm onOF LABOR WITH +LIPPENSTEIN BEAR ARENT BOUND BY DOING THINGS Beldingville Road in Ashfield.ING PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONVENTIONAL WAY &ROM ITS 7HEN DAIRY FARMERS THROUGHOUT THE DAY TO DAY DAIRYING WORK sandbag foundation to its living.EW %NGLAND STRUGGLE TO STAY IN ,ACINSKI FOCUSED ON GETTING THE Aftermath of a fire roof, the house is unusual — andbusiness, attributing their dif YOGURT BUSINESS GOING AND INTERN ALSO BEAUTIFUL EFlCIENT AND OF lCULTIES IN PART TO COMPETITION #ECILIA VAN $REISCH MANAGING A PIECE WITH ITS SURROUNDINGS FROM MUCH LARGER OPERATIONS IN THE PRODUCE SIDE OF THE FARM For Shelburne family, the loss spans generations The house is a testament to theTHE WEST STARTING A NEW DAIRY 3ALE OF RAW MILK BEGAN AT COMPATIBILITY OF ECOLOGICAL SEN FARM ON THE SMALL SCALE MORE THE FARM LAST YEAR BUT YOGURT By Katie Sosin Davenport’s Tower Road homegood on that promise. Ash hadSITIVITY AND GOOD LIVING THRIFT COMMON A CENTURY AGO APPEARS was part of the plan all along. KATIE SlNDEPENDENTNET BURNED BEYOND REPAIR ON -AY REPLACED THE COUPLES KITCHEN and pleasure, and is just one ofQUIXOTIC "UT WITH A BUSINESS continued on page6 ————— WHEN A BLAZE ERUPTED IN THEIR and bathroom, and the rest of the SHELBURNE—It’s hard for garage and spread to the rest ofhouse smoldered as firefighters -ARTHA $AVENPORT TO RECALL THE WOODEN HOUSE 4HE CAUSE OF WORKED TO CONTROL THE mAMES ON SHELBURNE FALLS INDEPENDENT what’s now missing. There’s justTHE lRE REMAINS UNKNOWN the opposite end of the house. PRSRT STD 8 Deerfield Ave., Shelburne Falls, MA 01370 US POSTAGE TOO MUCH TO KEEP TRACK OF 4HE COUPLE WAS AWAY WHEN "Y THE TIME THE BLAZE HAD BEEN www.sfindependent.net PAID h%VERYTHING v SHE SIGHS h%V THE lRE BROKE OUT AROUND NOON EXTINGUISHED LITTLE REMAINED Permit #183 ERYTHING WAS LOSTv 2USSELL HAD BEEN HOSPITALIZED RE -ARTHAS SON %RIC AND DAUGHTER Greenfield, MA 3HE MENTALLY RE TALLIES THE COVERING FROM HIP SURGERY WHILE IN LAW "ARBARA 'OODCHILD HAD list. Two TVs, a new washing -ARTHA MADE HER WAY HOME FROM MANAGED TO SALVAGE THE FAMILYS MACHINE SOME LAZY BOY CHAIRS A DAY OUT COMPUTER MODEM AND SOME PA A REFRIGERATOR AN ALL TERRAIN CAR Martha drove up Cooper RoadPERWORK BEFORE THE lRE DEPART A LAWN MOWER 4HEY WERE ALL NEW an hour and a half after the MENT CAME A FEAT THAT -ARTHA AND IN GOOD CONDITION "UT THEN FIRE HAD BEEN CALLED IN 7HEN CANT PRAISE ENOUGH "UT THE LOSS THERE ARE THE THINGS THAT CANT SHE ARRIVED AT THE FAMILY FARM is overwhelming. BE REPLACED (ER FATHERS HAND SHE FOUND SMOKE AMBULANCES “I lost the treasures of Christ CRAFTED BUREAUS AND HER MOTHERS POLICE AND lRE EQUIPMENT 3HE MAS ORNAMENTS ) COLLECTED CEDAR CHEST AND OIL PAINTINGS ALL WAS CONFUSED THROUGH THE YEARS v SHE SAYS RE WENT UP IN SMOKE WITH THE TWO h) DIDNT KNOW WHAT IT WAS AT MEMBERING EVERY FEW MINUTES AS STORY COTTAGE SHE CALLED HOME FOR lRST v SHE SAYS SHAKILY h) HAD NO SHE SPEAKS SOMETHING ELSE THAT ALMOST YEARS IDEA 4HEN .ATHAN 3MITH CAME WAS REDUCED TO ASH 4HE CANDY 0ICKING UP THE PIECES HAS NOT over and gave me a big hug.” jar she filled with mints just as BEEN EASY FOR -ARTHA $AVEN That’s when her son, Norman,her mother had done is gone. PORT BUT SHES SMILING MODESTLY promised to build a new house.(ER SEWING MACHINE WEDDING THROUGH THE PROCESS /NE LOOK REVEALED TO -ARTHA GIFTS AND A QUILT SHE MADE WENT Martha and husband Russell THAT HER SON WOULD NEED TO MAKE continued on page 11 DATED MATERIAL — PLEASE DELIVER PROMPTLY PAGE s 3HELBURNE &ALLS )NDEPENDENT s *ULY s www.sfindependent.net
Shelburne Falls Independent Shelburne locals ride CX[`\jË8`[gcXej Published every other week by Dialogos Media, Inc. jldd\iZiX]k]X`i Member, New England Press Association China’s new rail HEATH—The Heath Ladies’ Phone ...... (413) 625-8297 Fax ...... (866) 858-0388 !ID #OMMUNITY (ALL #OMMITTEE E-mail: .....news@sfindependent.net By Nikki Widner person limit. WILL HOST THE SUMMER CRAFT FAIR Web: . . .http://www.sfindependent.net 3PECIAL TO THE )NDEPENDENT 3ATURDAY *ULY AT THE (EATH Mail: ...... 8 Deerfield Ave., /N A TWO DAY TRIP TRAVELERS Shelburne Falls, MA 01370 ————— CAN RIDE THE ENTIRE LINE FROM #HURCH LOWER LEVEL AND THE SHELBURNE—Crossing "EIJING TO 4IBET WHICH SPANS #OMMUNITY (ALL UPSTAIRS ! :Qc_ CONTINENTS TO RIDE THE WORLDS MILES ACROSS SOME OF THE TAG SALE WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE If you have an idea for a story or a highest rail from Beijing, ChinaWORLDS MOST SEVERE TERRAIN 7ELL TOWN COMMON FROM PM photograph, we want to hear from you. TO ,HASA 4IBET WAS ACCORDING KNOWN FOR EARTHQUAKES LOW TEM 4HE EVENT INCLUDES RAFTS Please call our office or e-mail us. to Shelburne residents Alden PERATURES AND LOW ATMOSPHERIC BAKED GOODS HANDMADE RUGS If you want to write for the paper $REYER 3ALLY 7ETHERBEE AND PRESSURE 1INGHAI 4IBET RAILWAYS DOLLS AND DOLL CLOTHING !VON regularly: We are always interested to hear THEIR DAUGHTER $EBBY $REYER A COVER MILES OF PERMAFROST PRODUCTS AND RAFFLES -ORNING from writers and photographers. Please VACATION WORTH THE WAIT 7HILE PEAKING AS HIGH AS COFFEE AND LUNCH WILL BE SERVED send a letter of interest and some writing samples to the address above. THE NEW #HINESE SERVICE FROM feet. This modern marvel built in the Senior Center from 10:30 'OLMUD TO ,HASA CELEBRATES ITS on permafrost is the largest AM PM To submit an item for the Calendar: We ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY ON *ULY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT OF ITS KIND Persons interested in being prefer e-mail to news@sfindependent.net, THE PROJECT TOOK MORE THAN lVE SINCE THE 4RANS !TLANTIC 0IPELINE PART OF TAG SALE MAY CALL $OLLY but items may be mailed to us or phoned in. Photo by Alden Dreyer If you get our answering machine, please DECADES TO BUILD #HURCHILL AT FOR WAS COMPLETED IN A photo taken Oct. 26, 2005 at the open coal mine in Sandaoling, dictate clearly and leave us your name )N 4IBET WAS INCORPO 9ET IT DOES NOT COME WITHOUT more information. and number so we can call with questions. China. Deadline for next issue’s Calendar is 5 RATED INTO THE 0EOPLES 2EPUBLIC RISKS !LMOST HALF OF THE NEWLY p.m. on Friday, July 13. of China and Chinese leaders LAID TRACKS COVER PERMAFROST THAT ATTEMPTED TO BUILD A RAILWAY MAY BECOME UNSTABLE IF IT THAWS If you are seeking publicity for your business: Our Business and Economy CONNECTING 4IBETS MOUNTAINOUS With global temperatures rising, section accommodates news of employees, PROVINCE TO THE REST OF THE COUN FURTHER ENGINEERING CHALLENGES products, services, awards. Beyond these TRY .OT UNTIL DID WORKERS MAY BE FORTHCOMING #HINESE items, news of commerce is most often advertising — and we want to be fair to BEGIN LAYING MILES OF TRACK engineers devised inventive the advertisers who already pay to be in our ACROSS SOME OF THE PLANETS MOST WAYS TO FORCE FREEZE THE GROUND Mohawk ______from front page pages. Please do be in touch, and we’ll do UNFORGIVING GEOGRAPHY &ORE beneath the rails throughout what’s in everybody’s best interests. STALLED BY ENGINEERING HURDLES THE YEAR 5NDERSTANDING THE !ESCHBACK SAID THAT THE $IS THE TIPPING POINT THAT ITS BEYOND vote something ‘up’ or ‘down’ it’s Artists and entertainers: We will con- POLITICAL TURMOIL AND INSUFlCIENT PROJECTS CHALLENGES THE $REYER TRICTS REVOLVING ACCOUNTS CUR WHAT PEOPLE CAN SUSTAINv based on some understanding. sider longer articles about artists who will FUNDS THE NEW LINE CONNECTING 7ETHERBEE FAMILY WITHHELD ITS RENTLY STAND AT APPROXIMATELY /VER SEVERAL YEARS STATE AID 7HATEVER THE CITIZENS DO IS lNE perform or exhibit their work locally. Send press kits and information to us at least a China’s western Qinghai Prov visit until train engineers had a WITH THE ANTICIPATION OF WHICH FORMERLY PROVIDED )TS THEIR MONEY BUT ITS BASED ON month in advance of the show’s opening. INCE TO 4IBET WAS FINALLY MORE CHANCE TO ADDRESS SUCH POTENTIAL ANOTHER TO BE RECEIVED PERCENT OF THE COSTS OF SECOND understanding.” than a dream. COMPLICATIONS IN THIS NEXT lSCAL YEAR (E ALSO ARY SCHOOLS HAS DECLINED TO h7E SEND A FULL COPY OF THE Announcements of weddings, engage- ments, anniversaries, births, or deaths: 4HE LONG AWAITED 'OLMUD 7ITHOUT ANY SUCH DIFFICUL NOTED THAT THESE REVENUES CAN BE PERCENT "ETWEEN AND BUDGET TO THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Our Transitions section is intended to be ,HASA SERVICE ACCORDING TO RAIL TIES THEY MADE THE HIGH ALTITUDE SPENT QUICKLY DUE TO UNFORESEEN #HAPTER MONEY TO #OM AS SOON AS ITS CERTIlED v !ESCH a snapshot of the passages of life in the ENTHUSIAST !LDEN $REYER IS hA TREK TO ,HASA WHERE THEY VISITED EXPENDITURES MONWEALTH SCHOOLS DECLINED BY BACK SAID IN RESPONSE h4HATS hills; we accept notices for West County residents and their relatives. Photos are MAJOR SOCIAL ENGINEERING TRI TH CENTURY 0OTALA 0ALACE A h7EVE GOT TO SURVIVE NEXT $143.6 million. TO PAGES OF BREAKDOWN AS TO welcome. UMPH NOT ONLY FOR THE RAILROAD SPIRITUALLY PICTURESQUE MONU YEAR AND FOR lSCAL YEAR @ WE !CCORDING TO !ESCHBACK THE HOW THE MONEY IS BEING SPENT SO INDUSTRY BUT FOR THE WORLD AT MENT ONCE THE SEAT OF 4IBETAN CAN GET MORE GRAY HAIRS THIS TIME MOOD OF 0LAINFIELD VOTERS MAY IT IS AVAILABLE )TS ALSO CERTAINLY If we got something wrong, please tell us. The Independent strives to set new large.” government and home to the NEXT YEAR v !ESCHBACK QUIPPEDhave been upbeat at annual townAVAILABLE AT THE CENTRAL OFFICE standards in responsible and accurate local $REYER A FORMER RAIL TRAFlC $ALAI ,AMA $ATING BACK TO THE Absorbing the shortfall in thismeeting; however, a series of FOR ANYONE WHO COMES IN AND reporting. If we made an error or you think CONTROLLER FOR LOCAL 'REENlELD TH CENTURY *OKHANG 4EMPLE MANNER SAVES THE $ISTRICT FROM motions and amendments to theREQUESTS A COPYv we missed a point — or the point — we and East Deerfield towers, hasTibet’s holiest shrine was alsoFURTHER REDUCTIONS IN PROGRAMS SCHOOL OVERRIDE ARTICLE DISTRACTED want to hear from you so we can make The horizon it right. Each of our regular writers can WITNESSED AN EVER EXPANDING A MUST SEE ALONG WITH A VISIT TO and staffing. voters. be contacted through e-mail under their RAIL INDUSTRY IN #HINA DURING THE LOCAL MARKETS WHERE HAGGLING )TS ANTICIPATED BY THE ADMINIS h4HEY FELT IT WAS TOO CONFUS !ESCHBACK ALSO A MEMBER byline, and we welcome a note to editor@ sfindependent.net or a direct call to LAST YEARS h4HE #HINESE ARE OVER THE PRICE OF HANDICRAFTS IS TRATION THAT THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE ing,” he said. “People didn’t real OF THE "UDGET 3UBCOMMITTEE (413) 625-2818. the best railroaders in the worldCOMMON PRACTICE /THER NOTABLE WILL CERTIFY THE REVISED BUDGET IZE BY VOTING THE WAY THAT THEY SEES THE RESISTANCE TO THE NOW WHEN IT COMES TO FREIGHT RAIL v STOPS INCLUDED THE 3TONE 3OLDIERS DETAILING A PERCENT OPERAT DID THEY ACTUALLY DEFEATED THE DORMANT PERCENT BUDGET AS 8Q``Q^_ MZP [\UZU[Z_ SAID $REYER h4HEY ACCOMPLISH IN 8IAN THE STEAM LOCOMOTIVES IN ING INCREASE FROM lSCAL YEAR BUDGET )T WAS A PARLIAMENTARY DUE TO RESIDENTS REACTIONS TO The Independent Thinking section, for GREAT FEATS WITH LITTLE MONEYv (AMI AND THE OPEN COALMINE IN AT THE *ULY MEETING nightmare.” SPIRALING FUEL AND ENERGY COSTS opinion and commentary, is open to points In other words, this was noSandaoling’s desert area. 4HE COMMUNITIES THAT SHOT 4HERE WAS THE BENCHMARK AP h) THINK PEOPLE ARE JUST UP of view from all sides of the political ORDINARY TRIP AMUSEMENT PARK spectrum. We want an open, civil, and lively One village that will inter down the original budget — PROVAL FOR A PERCENT INCREASE against it,” he said. “I don’t debate, and we want you to be part of it! ride. est Shelburne Falls residents is"UCKLAND (AWLEY #OLRAIN AND IN OPERATING EXPENSES HOW LOOK UPON IT AS ANTI EDUCATION 2ECURRENT TRAVELERS TO #HI -UTIANYU ,OCATED ON #HINAS #HARLEMONT WOULD THEN BE EX ever, an additional override for)TS THAT PEOPLE ARE JUST REALL Y If you’d like to write a “viewpoint” NA BOTH $REYER AND 7ETHER essay: We routinely invite people to write Great Wall about 45 miles north PECTED TO SCHEDULE SPECIAL TOWN SCHOOL lNANCING FAILED ! GROUP strapped for a dollar. If we even “Viewpoint” pieces. If you would like bee wanted their daughter’s EAST OF URBAN "EIJING -UTIANYU MEETINGS FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF of residents then petitioned had the funding level we had in to write about your passion and share first overseas adventure to be aIS KNOWN FOR ITS QUALITY GRANITE the revised budget. THE SELECTMEN WITH AN ARTICLE 2004 from the state, we wouldn’t thoughtful opinions with our readers, we’d UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CONSTRUCTION ITS NATURAL SPRINGS proposing that $18,066 from be in this situation.” love to hear from you. E-mail editor@ Municipal choreography sfindependent.net or call (413) 625- TO EXPERIENCE TOGETHER WHICH FEED GREEN PLANTS AND AN THE TOWNS STABILIZATION FUND BE 0URINGTON SAID THAT THE SCHOOL 2818 to discuss longer pieces with the CIENT TREES AND FOR ITS DISTINCT 3CHOOL #OMMITTEE MEMBER used to meet the full budget. COMMITTEE WILL BE PUTTING ENERGY editor before you start writing. 4HEIR RAIL JOURNEY BEGAN IN WATCHTOWERS $AVE 0URINGTON TOOK EXCEPTION "EFORE THAT PROPOSAL COULD BE into two fundamental issues Letters welcome: Our letters to the editor 3HANGHAI WITH A MILE RIDE ON ,AST MONTH -UTIANYU WAS TO RECENT REPORTS REGARDING #OL CONSIDERED BY 0LAINlELD VOTERS in the months ahead. The first section, for shorter comments responding the world’s fastest Maglev trainOFlCIALLY RECOGNIZED AS THE SISTER RAINS SPECIAL TOWN MEETING ON HOWEVER IT WAS PLACED IN CHECK WILL BE TO CONTINUE EFFORTS TO to something that’s been published in the at speeds topping 270 miles paper, is open to all. We avoid editing let- village to Shelburne Falls with*UNE 4HE MEETING WAS CALLED MATE *UNE WHEN "UCKLAND PERSUADE STATE OFlCIALS TO REVISE ters, doing so only with a light touch so we PER HOUR &ROM 3HANGHAI THEY the idea of promoting rural tour TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT VOTERS OVERWHELMINGLY DEFEATED THE FUNDING MECHANISM FOR RURAL can keep as much of the writer’s original STOPPED OVER IN 8IAN ,ANZHOU ISM BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES TO BEGIN LEVEL FUNDED PAY AN OVERRIDE OF DEPOPULATED SCHOOL SYSTEMS voice as possible. Letters will be edited for Lhasa, Hami, Sandaoling, Mu grammar, style, and issues of libel. E-mail /RGANIZED BY THE -ARY ,YON MENTS TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4HE TO COVER SCHOOL FUNDING AT THE h4HE SECOND WILL BE TO CON editor@sfindependent.net or send to the TIANYU AND lNISHED IN "EIJING Foundation together with The ARTICLE WAS hNOT CONTENTIOUS AND BALLOT BOX TINUE TO EVALUATE THE RESTRUCTUR address below. )N ANTICIPATION OF RIDING THE 3CHOOLHOUSE IN -UTIANYU THE not debated,” he said. 3OME $ISTRICT OFFICIALS HAD ING OPTIONS THAT COULD INCLUDE NEW 1INGHAI 4IBET 2AILWAY THIS -PbQ^`U_UZS PARTNERSHIP WILL CREATE A CULTURAL h!NYBODY WHO KNOWS ANYTHING EXPRESSED SURPRISE AT "UCKLANDS CLOSING SOME SCHOOLS v HE CON YEARS TOUR GROUP SOLD OUT ITS EDUCATIONAL RELATIONSHIP ABOUT TOWN lNANCES EXPECTS TO vote, given that the override CLUDED h.O ONES EXCITED ABOUT Display advertising: We welcome new 3INCE HIS lRST TRIP TO #HINA PAY AT A MINIMUM A ZERO PERCENT WOULD HAVE RAISED TAXES ON A THAT REALITY OF ACTUALLY MAKING advertisers and will be delighted to work it happen.” with you to create an advertising program IN $REYER HAS SEEN MORE INCREASE FROM YEAR TO YEAR v 0UR HOUSE BY SLIGHTLY that invests in your business’s future. We CHANGES IN THE TRANSPORTATION ington said. MORE THAN A DOLLAR EACH WEEK provide creative services as part of the ad INDUSTRY THAN JUST NEW TRACKS h)F YOU MOVE INTO A BUD h9OU JUST CANT THINK THAT WAYv cost. Our open advertising rate is $8.25 per being laid. column inch with discounts for prepayment GET SCENARIO THATS WHAT YOU PAY $ENA 7ILLMORE CHAIRWOMAN OF and frequency. Contact our advertising staff “When I first went to Beijing,UNTIL THE PROCESS PLAYS ITSELF OUT THE TOWNS FINANCE COMMITTEE at ads@sfindependent.net or call us at Pat Beck, D.C. there were horse drawn mule and)T WAS SIMPLY A BOOKKEEPING SAID SPEAKING FROM HER HOME (413) 625-8297. Advertising for the maneuver...” Buckland next issue of the Independent is due DONKEY CARTS v HE SAID h.OW SEE h7E HAD AN INCREASE OVERALL IN at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 13. ing them is as rare as it is around Purington, a member of the OUR TAXES 7E HAD AN INCREASE HERE UNLESS YOURE IN !MISH "UDGET 3UBCOMMITTEE WAS LAST YEAR OVERALL PLUS THE SCHOOL selectmen If you want to send us a graphic file of override.” your ad or for your ad: We accept ads as COUNTRYv )N THOSE DAYS IN #HINA ASKED WITH #OLRAINS DEFEAT OF PDFs, TIFFs, or as clean laser printouts. NOT ONLY WERE MULES AND DONKEYS the original budget, what the 3HE EXPLAINED THAT LAST YEAR AN spurn Please e-mail files to ads@sfindependent. major transporters of goods, butmood of the voters seemed to OVERRIDE OF PASSED BY net, or we can pick up a disk. CART CARRYING BICYCLES POPULATED be. JUST FOUR VOTES )N "UCKLAND Classifieds: A form for classifieds gener- the roads as well. h) THINK WHAT WE ARE EXPERI voters also agreed to an overrideMMAC ally appears in the section. Classifieds cost .OW hTHERE ARE SO MANY ENCINGIS THAT THE BURDEN THAT FOR ADDITIONAL SCHOOL FUNDING $5 for up to 15 words ($10 billed) and 25 the state has shifted onto the “You show me a house in cents per word beyond the minimum (50 CARS THERE THAT SEEM TO DRIVE IN "5#+,!.$!LTHOUGH SE cents billed). Every third issue is free for CHAOTIC PATTERNS ITS FRIGHTENING SHOULDERS OF THE TOWNS HAS lNALLY "UCKLAND THATS v SHE LECTMEN HAVE VOTED NOT TO SEND prepaid ads. Send a check with your ad to YET THEY SOMEHOW DONT RUN INTO REACHED THE BREAKING POINT v CONTINUED h4HERES NO DISCUS 5 State Street a delegate from the board to the us at the address above. EACH OTHER v SAID 7ETHERBEE HE SAID h4HE STATE DELIBERATELY SION ABOUT THE IMPACT OVER THE Shelburne Falls, MA -OHAWK -UNICIPAL !DVISORY 7ITH THE 3UMMER /LYM SHIFTED THE BALANCE AND IT AP LAST NUMBER OF YEARS ON HOW RAP /U^OaXM`U[Z 01370 #OMMITTEE --!# THE TOWN PICS APPROACHING AS THE RAILS DID PEARS THAT IT HAS NOW REACHED IDLY THESE TAXES HAVE INCREASED 413-625-8494 CONTINUES TO BE REPRESENTED BY Where to buy the paper: The Independent Beijing is also undergoing major 4HATS WHERE THE DISCUSSION HAS is sold in Shelburne Falls at Davenport’s MEMBERS OF ITS lNANCE COMMIT Mobil, Sawyer Newsroom, Shelburne Falls IMPROVEMENTS WITH NEW SUBWAY BEEN LACKINGv tee on the panel. 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COLRAIN, 1938-39 homes. He has his own very spacious home built in the HE SECTION OF Colrain town. between the larg- For a great many years @est manufacturing Calvin Shattuck was the town’s part of the town, which is in justice of peace and its town Griswoldville, and the town clerk. One old-time resident line of Shelburne and Colrain, said of him: “He was quite a was once known as “The Gap.” bright, smart man. Everybody The reason for this can easily went to him for advice.” He be seen when one notes the occupied a large space in steep cut the North River has the townspeople’s social and made in one part of the little political life as well as their valley. Old timers say it was personal affairs. With most of even much steeper than it is the families, he was their land- now before there were so many lord, their employer, and their terrifi c fl oods that ripped and advisor. While he built no beautiful tore away the banks and wid- mansions (not even his own ened the river bed. home) he did have sturdy, prac- “The Gap” remained the tical houses made, which were name of this place for some able to house fi ve or six fami- time. Then as has seemed cus- lies at once. The proof of their tomary in the town of Colrain, sturdiness lies in the fact that the different sections chose to they have long outlived the old name their little settlements cotton mill and for more than after one of their well-known 60 or 70 years have housed persons. Thus, “The Gap” took large families, receiving in that the name of Shattuckville from time little care or repairing, for one of its best known but odd this section has been very poor characters, Calvin W. Shattuck. since the mill stopped running. The Shattucks were an old Mr. Shattuck was a distin- English family. They came guished looking man and chose from their native England in to give that defi nite impres- the year 1849. It was not long sion. All of the old folks speak before they settled in Colrain. of him as “Old Gentleman They chose “The Gap” as their Shattuck” or just “Old Gentle- place of residence because man” whenever they mention like many of the English who his name. Being somewhat on settled these sections, their the alert for impressions and interest and business was in opinions given freely by resi- the manufacturing field. There dents, I have been surprised by the certain reticence I ndfi their boss’ attention. It could was already a box factory on whenever questions are asked Illustrating this story are two early 20th century photosnot go from on, h owever.the Shattuckville The ypo-h mill, courtesy of the the left bank of the North about Mr. Shattuck. Among a critical and strenuous life he River and so the Shattucks pur-people who love to talk, espe- Colrain Historical Society. set for himself was too much chased the site and rights and cially of anyone or anything for the human mind and body. proceeded to build up a new about which they could boast He tried so desperately to be a little, this quietness seems to not responsible, was on the cotton print factory. or rather to seem what he was gruesome side. It seems that They were doing a fine busi- hold somewhat of a mystery. C1?@ /;A:@E 2;878;>1 not, that it fi nally drove him On numerous occasions I the cotton came to the mill in ness when the famous freshet insane. enormous bales. The cotton have casually diverted the One day he was missed. No of 1869 came along. This was stream of conversation to em- By Ethelda Stoddard ried,Richardson but there (1938-39) were many was raw and came as directly one of the most disastrous attempts, by the local feminine one saw for three or four days. as possible from the South. brace Mr. Shattuck’s life and Then one morning the watch- spring fl oods this section has characteristics. With only one were no compunctions, no population, made on his single Inspection could not have been ever known. “The Gap” was, state. He was a good one “to man, making a thorough in- as rigid in those days as it is exception, I have met a protec- unusual respect for the name spection of the old mill, found of course, damaged heavily tive wall of silence. If they are of the dead, and no sense of land” because of his position, now, or what happened could because the narrow gorge from wealth, and name. Altho Mr. his well dressed body hanging not have occurred. For days asked a deliberate question indebtedness to the man. Since in the “garret.” requiring a defi nite answer, learning what I could from this Shattuck was never “taken after a new delivery of raw cot- which the place had taken in,” he did not lack female Mr. Finck said, “He always ton, those in the mill noticed a they think carefully and informant, it has been much its name was the only outlet companions. This may provide be drunnin’ aroon vid da putrid odor about the place. answer with a certain sober easier to talk with others on for the raging stream. Rocky a reason why so many women veemin. Dots why he hang him- Men were given the job of respect. If one seeks to pursue the subject because when one ledges rise high on either side. refused to discuss him as a zelf by der neck in hizh mill. fi nding whether an animal had the subject, they are met with seems to know all the “facts” Thus, the great torrent of character and why many of the No diffunce be do him if day crawled into someplace and a shrewd and deliberate, yet already there seems to be little men preferred not to bring intobe mahreet oo mebby don’ be. died. They looked everywhere water was forced through this frankly disarming, manner as reason to be secretive. the open, scandals that might Dots why he be always dress conceivable and went to a narrow space at a terrifi c rate the topic is changed defi nitely. It is still evident that people involve their families. oop zo he can zee da veemin allgreat deal of trouble stop- of speed, and the depth was would rather confi ne their da day on nitezh alzo.” alarming. It washed away ev- discussions of Mr. Shattuck “Mr. Shattuck was a nice ping the machinery to search I lookin’ ol’ man.” A sweet old This was to the town, an it. Then one day a new bale erything in its path — bridge, to the intimacy of their own open declaration of the low ex- houses, and factory — right to families, however. This remains lady almost 80 years old now, of cotton was opened for use. volunteered this information. tent of Mr. Shattuck’s personal As they unbound it the odor the foundations. After experi- a strange fact, since any slight state and his fi nances. It has encing a loss such as this, the scandal receives much atten- She worked in the mills when became amazing and they were she was young. “I cen jest see never ceased being a common not surprised to make the grue- Shattucks deemed it wise to TRIED TO UNDERSTAND this tion and is discussed freely and topic in this section, but oddly forestall any further trouble how he looks — all dress up some fi nd they did. reticence but could only sur- often. enough there seems to be little Mr. Finck, without mincing like he was always goin’ away.” Inside was the decayed body with the vagaries of New Eng- mise what might be keeping bitterness or censor in the words, gave several reasons Another said of him, “Some- and skeleton of a tiny negro land weather and the streams them silent, and then one day one was always diggin’ him discussion of the man. They child. It had crawled onto the in the quest for information, I why this should be. Many of are loyal to the name of a great they harnessed for power. A the families were in debt to Mr.but then some folks are born cotton bale presumably to new factory was built high up met an old German fellow. Mr. gruntin’.” family. Mr. Shattuck gave them sleep and had not been noticed Finck came to Shattuckville Shattuck. Thus, they harbored a great deal in material things; on the right bank of the river a sense of guilt and fear where The “Old Gentleman’s” when the great bale was bound above the narrow Gap. This as a young man of 37 and has physical characteristics as in fact, the whole settlement together. This occurrence had been a resident here for more he was concerned. They felt owes its growth and continu- fl ourished in the hands of Cal- a little inferior to him, too. the natives express them are an unwholesome effect on the than 43 years. He has a frank, “short and thick set and pretty ance to him. They know that mill’s production, although vin W. Shattuck. open mind and admits that he He seemed to be so rich and even though his faults were powerful and they had so manysnotty lookin’.”Snotty seems to the story was kept as quiet as is inquisitive and likes to talk. mean in the local dialect “con- great he did something for possible. Everyone in the mill IT IS SMALL WONDER that the Armed with the fact that repsonsibilities and so few them which no one else would material benefi ts. ceited” or “stuck up.” From knew of it, however, and so the people chose to name their Mr. Finck was a watchman or could have done. story had numerous roads to Then, too, many a person various sources we gather that section for him. Mr. Shattuck, at the old Shattuck mill for They have kept his name travel. It may have been only was quiet for moral reasons. he was extremely natty dresser. always energetic, put a large quite a few years and under alive in another manner. At coincidence but the business Mr. Shattuck remained unmar- He wore striped trousers and amount of money and gave his the pretext of looking for local a black “cut-away” coat. He least the of the mill failed steadily from time to running the large mill. ghost stories, I found a nefi completed his outfi t with a then on. He had several large houses source of information. Here high beaver hat, “gaiters,” and Only the foundations and a built to give his mill workers a beautiful gold-headed cane. few old timbers and boilers, This was no special outfi t but rusted and useless, are left to his everyday work and dress show where the old mill was. suit. They proved to be his fu- Their dams which furnished neral clothes too. It is evident them excellent water power have gone out with other that this is where his nickname y spoke of it as long spring fl oods, and Shattuck- of “Old Gentleman” found its as the old mill was standing origin. ville is no longer a town of in Shattuckville, a great gray business and industry. Most His hair became “white as hulk of neglect. It was common snow” early in his life so that of the houses in the place are knowledge that Mr. Shattuck’s occupied but the workers all go he seemed older than he was. unhappy ghost wandered about He had no bad habits, neither out to the surrounding places his mill bewailing the fact that such as Griswoldville and Ly- given to smoking or drinking. he hadn’t done more to keep His only pleasure and vice onsville (in Colrain), and Shel- the mill running while he was burne Falls and Greenfi eld. seemed to be his extreme on earth. The ghost legend They are mostly mill workers fondness for the opposite sex. probably served the purpose of yet but Shattuckville almost It is that this proved to be the keeping children from playing died when its mill closed for cause of his downfall. around the old boilers and de- good. caying fl oors of the old build- H If the ghost of Calvin Shat- ing until until it could be sold tuck still haunts the town and removed. of his birth, it must have a Old Mr. Finck, who contin- mingled sense of pride and ued his night watching after shame — of good done and Mr. Shattuck hung himself, wrongs which all but destroyed does not seem to have had the the worthiness of the efforts. dubious pleasure of meet- E SPENT his personal funds ing Mr. Shattuck’s ghost. Mr. Finck’s own words were, “I This memoir, part of the Works and those of the company — or Progress Administration’s rather those that should have vatch in da mill frume midnite to mornin’, vich iss mos’ goot Federal Writers’ Project Collec- gone into the running of the tion, is made available from the mill — with equal abandon. dime for ghos’ und I nefer zee da ghos’ of Zhatick. He hang Library of Congress’s Manuscript Girls and women and the men Division. who worked for him in the mill himzelf in da garret and I go could do little against this evil dere sbecial [special] to look because it meant their homes but he not coom oudt for me.” and jobs. Work was not to be had everywhere, and they were A treated well with Mr. Shattuck. Then too it pleased the NOTHER INCIDENT which women to be sin occurred at the mill, but for gled out for which the management was 3HELBURNE &ALLS )NDEPENDENT *ULY s s www.sfindependent.net s PAGE The day I drove to Shelburne Falls Looking beyond a yellow score sheet after a visit to the other team John W. Richardson attorney FALL , NEWTON THAT we ran against *# ! ,* ,0" & -*( &&+ LONG , LONG time ago, 919;5> Mohawk on their home course. in the days when I ran They beat us in a very close 0 / 0$.* *) % * )' - high school track and meet. The McMullin brothers 25-plus years of experience cross-country, I was part of By Jon Waldron went 1-2 on us. I was fourth. what was then an intense rival- After the race, they were very House calls for the elderly and homebound gracious in victory. They said ry between Amherst Regional 0 &+,, 0& *++- + 0+,, ,,& ' (, High School and Mohawk Trail sister Amy would drive down toschool fi elds. I wasn’t sure they would never have run Regional High School in Shel- Amherst once a week for folk what to do, so I told a brazen such fast times if we hadn’t 0#&&+( ( *&)(+-&,,#)(+ burne Falls. music and folk dance parties. I lie: I said that I was thinking pushed them so hard. We all Both schools had very suc- went to the same parties, so we of going out for the team. They shook hands and wished each other well in the upcoming cessful cross-country programs. saw a lot of each other. didn’t recognize me, so they One day we were talking, simply accepted my lie at face Western Mass. meet. Amherst was coached by and the conversation turned That’s most of the story. Serving Your Community with Randy Crowley. Coach Crow- value. What’s more, they said to the rivalry between the they were glad I had decided Thanks to Becky, I had the ley coached for over 30 years Amherst and Mohawk cross- good fortune of meeting the Deliciously Healthy Foods and always had successful to try out. Their friendliness country teams. Becky didn’t un-made my deception feel even McMullins and the rest of the for over 30 Years! teams. Mohawk was coached derstand the rivalry at all, and Mohawk team and discovering by Connie Putnam. Coach more uncomfortable. More she thought the whole thing people showed up, and I began that they were a lot like me, Putnam went on from Mo- was pretty ridiculous. Then she only a little bit — all right, a hawk to become head coach at to get nervous. How long could said something surprising: she I pull this off? lot — better on hills. Tufts University, where he has knew Dave McMullin; she sat But my adventure had another recently retired after a highly Finally, Coach Putnam ar- next to him in Algebra class, rived, and he recognized me unforeseen consequence. The successful collegiate career. At and she thought that he was a next spring, I ran the mile in that time, Mohawk had several immediately. I felt sick with perfectly nice kid. anxiety as I explained to him the All-State meet. I was very excellent runners, including I was stunned. It had never nervous before the race, very the McMullin brothers, Fritz what I thought I was doing. occurred to me that any mem- And then, a little miracle: worried about how I would do. Full Sit Down Deli U Artisan Bakery and Dave. They also trained ber of the Mohawk team might As I was warming up, I hap- hard and were very good. Mohawk’s coach and runners Complete Vitamin and Supplement Dept. be a pleasant person or possessactually welcomed me, and pened to run into Coach Put- We hated Mohawk and they any other redeeming qualities. said that sure, it would be nefi nam. We had a little chat, and Organic Produce U Natural Groceries U Local Cheeses he gave me some very good, hated us. Becky suggested that I come if I wanted to run with their very supportive advice. In In my junior year, Mo- up to Shelburne Falls some- team that day. 144 MaiO4U (SFFOmFMEt fact, it was advice that was to hawk came to Amherst for a time and meet Dave. I resolved So I did. I set off with their Monday–Friday, prove useful for years to come. ot4BUVSEBZo 4VOEBZo cross-country meet. When the to do it, and I decided that the varsity for an 8-mile run, and I On that day, I went on to run way to do it would be to join had never felt so relieved to be a 5-second personal record in Mohawk team bus pulled up him for a run. starting a workout. We ran to- what was probably one of the to our school, we were hostile I was impulsive then, and I gether for a few miles, chatting best races of my high school and aloof. We interacted with never planned anything ahead amiably. Then, on a particu- career. their team as little as possible, of time or thought about larly steep uphill, the McMul- Recalling this episode after and when we had to interact consequences. That’s how it lin brothers suddenly took off happened that a few weeks 30 years, I think I finally un- with them, we were rude and at an unmatchable pace. They later toward the end of August derstand the moral of the story. Lisa Miller FNP unpleasant. I was sure that quickly broke away from the I borrowed my Mom’s car and main group and within a few Even though Amherst has a they felt the same way about drove to Shelburne Falls. Becky fi ne high school, and is a great is joining our practice. She will be happy to see us and would treat us the same minutes were out of sight. I had acted as my accomplice by lagged behind, no longer chat- place to be a kid, if you want to way. We won that meet, and interrogating Dave to discover ting, running very hard to stay grow up, you just might need patients with Dr. Topolski at the Arrowhead to drive to Shelburne Falls. our little victory made us feel Mohawk’s preseason practice with the second pack. Shops, conveniently located on Rt 2 just 4 miles superior to them. Of course, schedule. Other than Becky, I When we fi nally made it we didn’t know anything about hadn’t told anyone about what back to the school, the broth- Jon Waldron coaches track and from Shelburne Falls, Colrain, and Greenfield. Mohawk’s runners except their I was doing — not my coach, ers were all smiles. They were cross-country part time at New- times on a yellow score sheet, not the Mohawk coach, not the obviously pleased at having ton North High School. He also but we weren’t curious to know runners on my team. All I knewdropped me on the rugged works for a company that devel- anything more. was that I was on my way to hills of our “easy” 8-mile run. ops speech recognition software. someone else’s practice. I wasn’t mad. I knew that I This piece originally appeared on his blog, STEFAN TOPOLSKI, M.D. IN THE SUMMER between my deserved it. W junior year and senior year, I returned to Amherst re- I became good friends with lieved, but somewhat defl ated. Becky Ashenden, who lived in nnhsxc.blogspot.com , and Shelburne and was a sopho- HEN I ARRIVED , there were is reprinted with permission. 0 CARING IN COMMUNITY more at Mohawk. She and her only a few kids at the high Call 625-6240 for an appointment at ! RESCUERS PLEA TO HELP A BORDER COLLIE IN NEED The Arrowhead Shops in Shelburne Center. tion. I advised the adopters to SHELBURNE FALLS lack of accurate information have her x-rayed to determine have never been in this from the pound. Come See for Yourself B51C<;5:@ for sure what the issue was. The moral dilemma is: if I A College Preparatory position before, and I am The news is not good. at my wit’s end over this. knew then what I know now, Day School for Grades 5 The x-rays show an old would I have just said “no” to The Academy Rosie needs help! By Linda Rollins fracture to the elbow of the the dog? Probably. But once 7 – 12 and Postgraduate I helped some friends get a right front leg, with the joint your rescues arrive, they take at Charlemont dog from a shelter in Georgia. being dislocated, which will on a whole new reality. When Well, of course, in hindsight, The volunteer who organized require orthopedic surgery. you see them, bathe them, the rescue told me that the her paw was fi ne. Rosie’s joint requires having groom them, kiss them, hug Since 1981 dog had “a cut on her paw and Rosie arrived with no cut on the calcifi cation removed, and them, and promise them that , The Academy has her paw but with a very swol- was favoring that paw.” The vet a pin inserted to hold the joint everything is really going to be provided a rigorous, classical len elbow, showing signs (to in place. If Rosie does not have came in Georgia and looked at all right from this moment on, education in a supportive and me, with no x-ray vision) of an surgery now, she will lose not it changes everything. the dog’s leg and reported that old injury with much calcifi ca- only the use of her leg, but creative environment. Our small it was fi ne. So, here we are. her entire leg, in three to four We are asking for contribu- size allows personal attention and years. tions for Rosie’s surgery. They a strong school community. Rosie is a very sweet, loving, are not tax-deductible because kind 2-year-old border collie my animal rescue activities do The Academy experience provides cross, and this sunny, happy, not have 501(c)(3) nonprofi t and well-adjusted dog truly tax status, but your contibu- a foundation for life-long learning, deserves to be fi xed. She is tions would be a simple, but involvement, independence otherwise in excellent health, critical, act of kindness. and friendships. young, and has no other issues. No amount is too small, and This is a fairly straightfor- no amount is too large either! ward procedure, but will cost between $1,000-$2,000. We are When she is not selling advertis- searching for a rescue-friendly ContactContact Sandy Brett WarnerCarey in in the the ing for the Independent, Linda admissions office for information. vet who would do the surgery admissions office for information. Rollins works to improve the FinancialFinancial aid aid is is available. available. at a reduced cost. If anybody lives of animals nationwide knows of one anywhere in with rescue efforts that she has the entire northeast, please, chronicled on these pages. Con- 1359 Mohawk Trail please, please contact me! tributions to “Rosie’s Fund” may Those who know me know Charlemont, MA 01339 be sent to her new adopted fam- tel: 413.339.4912 my work and my deep, obses- ily: David and Maryann Durant, fax: 413.339.4324 sive commitment to rescue and 358 State St., North Adams, MA www.charlemont.org saving dogs’ lives. This is one of01247. those unforeseen events, which [email protected] has been compounded by the
Rosie visits with a member of her new family.
81@@1>? 2>;9 >1-01>? At long last, a subdivision is reunited To the Editor of theIndependent: lovely natural retreat had beention of another portion of pasto- June 7 marked a praiseworthyin the Gregg family since the ral Massachusetts countryside, milestone in the blossoming of1800s, and most recently Selveand I’m overjoyed. the 90-acre riverbend treasureand Allan Scott raised their I’m immediately turning my on the outskirts of Shelburne four sons here In the early 1970sattention to an important next Falls that I fondly call Healingthey sold it to developers fromstep: locating a nonprofi t group Grace Sanctuary, with the rst-fi Connecticut who were intent onwhose goals are consistent with ever Children’s Park for Naturalbuilding a 36-home subdivisionmy vision to orchestrate diverse Healing not far behind. on this secluded, breathtakinglyeducational programs and ac- This horseshoe bend in the beautiful peninsula. They begantivities on this land. I envision Deerfi eld River, where the Northdividing it. A long, drawn-out rich, all-embracing balance and River joins it, is the northeast tipcourt proceeding halted the sub-wholeness. of Buckland. This lovely penin-division, and the land remained When all is said and done, sula is bounded on the east byfragmented ever since. one simple, yet crucial, way we Main Street and by North River Until now. the broader community can help Road on the north and west. I’ve envisioned and prayed nurture this wonderful offering Sunburn Beach, once a popularfor and constantly advocated and vision, one way we can refi swimming area, is near the tipfor reunification ever since I it up today! of the horseshoe. came on the scene. After endur- Please suggest simpatico This sparkling jewel is withining various vexing dead-ends groups who might make this easy walking distance of threeover the years, I cheered whenlovely peninsula/sanctuary local schools: Valley Play School,the Franklin Land Trust came their home base for their Buckland-Shelburne Regional,forward to buy the stray parcelseducational programs. Better and Mohawk Trail Regional. Thefrom the Town of Buckland laststill, offer your group for this Academy at Charlemont, Green-fall. In return for my putting aopportunity. Call me at 625-9386, field Community College, andprotective “in perpetuity” stateand let’s get cracking! the Conway School of Landscapeconservation restriction on the It’s such a delight to feel Design are within 10 miles. bulk of my 85+-acre parcel, thepeople steadily awakening to As founder, sparkplug, and FLT agreed to give me the twothe rich offerings of this land present owner of Healing Gracetwo-acre inholdings. and this dream. It’s happening, Sanctuary, I’ve longed for re- That so-welcome dream cameyes! And I’m smiling, yes! unifi cation of this entire parcel true June 7, and all parties are Onward. ever since I came here with mysmiling. They’re pleased to be MIYACA DAWN COYOTE infant son in February, 1981. Thiske y players inp ermanentp rotec- Shelburne Falls, June 7 PAGE s 3HELBURNE &ALLS )NDEPENDENT s *ULY s www.sfindependent.net
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Yogurt ______from front page Half seriously, Lacinski and among the hundreds of strains Klippenstein explain that the of bacteria that can be used to decision to get cows and maketransform fresh milk into yogurt yogurt came about because of to find the ones that will produce Lacinski’s prodigious yogurt the firm, heavy-bodied, moder- consumption. They frequently ately tart product they wanted bought four quarts at a time, andto make. one would be gone by the time “But a lot has to do with the they got home from the store. milk,” Klippenstein says. Given that, Klippenstein jokes, Lacinski explains that milk “The sensible thing was just tochanges seasonally, affected by buy a herd of dairy cows.” the cows’ physiology and diet. Unlike a large-scale processor Why yogurt? receiving milk from many farms, The couple had long consid-Sidehill Farm yogurt will be ered keeping just one cow, or onemade from milk from particu- goat, for their own milk supply.lar cows pastured in particular But when Lacinski decided to places, which offers the chance stop building straw bale houses,to fine-tune the recipe. It may they took a look at their farm be necessary to use multiple and decided the well-establishedcultures in the course of the vegetable business, primar-year to get the results they want, ily Klippenstein’s operation, Lacinski says. couldn’t provide a living for both During this first year of yogurt- of them, given the amount andmaking, the plan had been to kind of land they have. rent space in someone else’s And since the land around facility, minimizing risk and them is good for raising dairy initial costs. An increasingly cows, they took the plunge, buy-wide-ranging search turned ing several head of Normands up no such facility available, and Canadienes. In light of thehowever, so about three months Holstein’s almost complete domi-ago Lacinski and Klippenstein nance among dairy breeds, theirdecided moving forward would cows, chosen for their thriftinessmean building their own. and rich milk, is another thing The milk room they put togeth- SFI photos/Michael Wilmeth that sets Sidehill Farm apart. er last year is in a panel truck, anKlippenstein and Lacinski at the pasteurizing tank. In addition to keeping Lacin-oddity that makes sense because ski’s appetite sated, producingthe dairy operation is based oncultured milk is kept warm yogurt for local consumption a neighbor’s land, and in the to undergo the tranformation fills a gap in the market, sincefuture might need to be moved.into yogurt, is heated by waste although there are local cheeseTo make a yogurt plant that isheat from the small compressor makers, there are no other also mobile, they started with athat keeps the walk-in cooler small-scale yogurt producers. used food-storage trailer boughtat a moderate temperature be- Yogurt also fits in better with from a Freightliner dealer in tween batches and also by hot the couple’s desire to produce West Springfield. Klippensteinwater that has been used in the food affordable by their friendssays the past three months, inwater jacket of the 200-gallon and neighbors, since artisanalwhich building the yogurt plantpasteurizer. They chose a water- cheeses tend to be expensive was added to the usual tasks ofcooled compressor to handle the luxuries. Without the aging manythe farm, has been “pretty crazy”heavy cooling load of chilling cheeses require, and using all theespecially the week before thewarm yogurt in the walk-in, at milk — for cheesemakers, the arrival of the dairy processingslightly greater expense than an whey is unusable — yogurt canfacility inspector, when most ofair-cooled model, and thereby be made more cheaply and soldthe work was done. obtained a supply of hot water for a price within most people’s Seeking to create a “footprint”as a by-product, which they will reach. they could be comfortable with,use for cleaning. In the future, Lacinski and Klippenstein inte-they plan to install a solar unit Getting started grated the mechanical systems ofto preheat the pasteurizer’s For the past two years, Lac-the plant to achieve a high levelwater. inski and Klippenstein have of efficiency. been testing cultures, searching The incubator room, where Playing by the rules Although Sidehill Farm has been dealing with the milk Healing Tools, Books and CDs • Quartz Crystal “Singing Bowls” inspector since last year, pro- Gems & Minerals • Angel Paintings & Cards cessing a dairy product has involved a whole new level of regulation and inspection, whichLacinski feeds calves in the backyard. Sidehill chose Normands and Canadienes, known efor th Lacinski says has been “prettyrichness of their milk. unbelievable.” Ask for a Free Taste of Himalayan Goji Juice! “With vegetables, you can sell pretty much anything to is the manager and a vegetableunderstand the idiosyncracies ofhe says. “The downside is it’s A Healing Oasis anybody,” he says. vendor), Lacinski will deliver their products. a whole lot more complicated. Come in and feel the energy! Not so with dairy products. it to Green Fields Market in It’s actually much easier to start The Department of AgriculturalGreenfield, McCusker’s Market A different business model from scratch. If we were already 20 Bridge St. Shelburne Falls, MA 413-625-0144 Resources (DAR) regulates milkin Shelburne Falls, Elmer’s in While dairy farmers milkingmilking fifty or a hundred cows, from the farm to the processor’sAshfield, Old Creamery Grocery100 cows complain they can’t it would be hard to have this door; from there, the Depart-in Cummington and Bread Eu-achieve sufficient economies fledgling project going.” ment of Public Health takes over.phoria in Haydenville. of scale to compete with farms That’s because at that scale Because they handle the whole Lacinski and Klippenstein milking 1,000 cows, Sidehill just keeping everything going process themselves, Lacinski andhave also made arrangements toFarm milks just a few head. takes all the farmer’s time and Klippenstein have been dealingprovide it to several farms withWhile many farms resort to attention. And, he adds, most with both agencies. DAR has community supported agricul-shots of bovine growth hormonelarger farms have a significant Architect struck them as more reasonable,ture programs: Natural Roots inand three milkings a day to debt load, which he and Klip- although they praise the helpful-Conway, Wilder Brook Farm inmaximize production, Lacinskipenstein have been able to avoid ness of the individuals they haveCharlemont, Food Bank Farm inand Klippenstein have chosenby starting small. worked with at both agencies. Hatfield, Simple Gifts in Northbreeds for the richness rather As independent-minded as Joseph Mattei & Associates, AIA “I think the Department of Amherst and Red Fire Farm inthan the quantity of their milk,Lacinski and Klippenstein are, Licensed in MA, VT, CT, and NH Agriculture (DPH) is used to Granby. Lacinski expects to dis-and let the cows go unmilked athey readily acknowledge help dealing with regular people,” tribute 200-400 quarts a weekfew months a year. And while and advice from many people. Klippenstein says, “while DPHat first, increasing soon to 800the trend is to keep cows in their They first became interested is used to dealing with Columbo,quarts. barn and bring them their feedin cows by spending time with big processors.” Lacinski and Klippenstein are— usually sileage — Sidehill the late Albert Fuller of Ashfield DPH rules were developed tocommitted to providing food forFarm’s cows live on pasture andand his cows, and at Butterworks regulate those big processors local consumption, and, Lacinskihay. Farm in Westfield, Vt. Their and the agency didn’t quite says, they don’t want to “become Perhaps the most importantneighbor Phyllis Kirkpatrick know what to make of a smalla trucking company” by takingdifference between Sidehill has provided space in her barn operation like theirs, Lacinskion too large a territory. He antici-Farm’s dairy operation and mostand on her land. Bill Chidseyf o and Klippenstein say. Cappingpates that the planned deliveryothers is the on-farm productionDeerfield did much of the HVAC their raw milk containers, follow-route can be covered in a day. of a value-added product and thework on the yogurt plant by re- ing DAR rules, is a simple matter Even though the yogurt deliv-marketing of both raw milk andworking old equipment; Sam of picking up a lid and screwingery area will be small, Lacinskiyogurt as distinctive products.Kelley of Ashfield and Tristan it on. But while yogurt, governedsays it feels as if they are justThis is what gives Lacinski andArsenault of Plainfield were by DPH and federal rules, can be“tossing it out into the universe,”Klippenstein hope that they canalso instrumental in building the put in containers manually, put-because he and Klippenstein make a go of it. plant. ting a lid on the containers withare used to selling produce “If we tried to ship bulk milk, Lacinski and Klippenstein a human hand, even a gloved face-to-face and being more orwe would be maybe three life-credit a number of people with hand, is prohibited. Since a com-less acquainted with just abouttimes away from paying off theserving on their informal “board mercial capping machine wouldeveryone who buys it. Selling cost of getting started,” Lacinskiof advisors”: Larry Shearerf o cost several thousand dollars, through stores and other farms,says. Colrain, Pete Williams of Shel- the couple came up with theirthey won’t have the immediate Klippenstein notes that long-burne, Dave Thibault of Conway, own device to comply with thefeedback they get from their veg-established dairy farmers in theWill Sloan Anderson and Ken regulation. etable customers, which makesarea are a wealth of knowledgeand Barb Miller of Ashfield, With suction from a small them especially determined toabout working the land and rais-Mark and Jeanette Fellowsf o '*/&'00%*4063"''"*3 vacuum pump, they use a socketdo things right. ing cows. Chase Hill Farm in Warwick, and on the end of a plastic hose to “We need to be really sure “There’s nothing wrong withAnne and Jack Lazor of Butter- pick up a lid and place it on awe’re sending out a good prod-what they’re doing,” she says. works Farm. container. The lid is pressed intouct,” Klippenstein says, adding, But bulk system has failed “I don’t think there was ever place firmly enough to resist the“One thing we’re not interestedtraditional farmers, she adds, a point in this process when we suction and the device is readyin at this point is milking year-forcing them to sell to middle-were sure it would work out,” MIRICK to pick up another lid. Even theround.” men and take the price offeredLacinski admits. “I’m sure a lot DPH inspector realizes the rela- She and Lacinski think theyand denying them any way to of people think we’re nuts, but INSURANCE AGENCYtively cumbersome procedure isand the cows benefit from a make their product stand out inwe’re used to that.” ridiculous, but it works and it rest during the winter, so un-the marketplace. But, he says, he and Klip- Serving the community for oversatisfies 26the rules. years. like most dairy farmers, they Lacinski reviews the links inpenstein have earned what he Although some regulations will let their cows’ milk dry upthe usual supply chain: farmer,modestly calls “a decent reputa- Insurance Made Easy! seem silly, Klippenstein agreesas the days grow short. They shipper, processor, distributor tion” based on their vegetable with most of the required pre-are open to the possibility of and retailer. In the productionbusiness, which they hope will AUTOMOBILE cautions, the multiple monitors,buying milk to keep up yogurtof milk as a bulk commodity, thedispose people to try their yo- seamless stainless steel and production during the winter, farmer has the price dictated togurt, and their study of other HOMEOWNERS sanitizer. but only if it meets their exactinghim and most of the money fromfarms operating on a similar “It makes sense,” she says. standards: organic, high-protein,its final sale to the consumer model suggests there is enough CONTRACTORS “You’re processing dairy prod-and produced without corn sile-goes to others. Sidehill Farm money to be made to focus on ucts — you want to be careful.”age, which they think adverselywill handle the whole process producing an excellent product. BUSINESSOWNERS affects taste. up to the point where the finalThey expect their first yogurt de- A local product for Most likely, the yogurt will sale takes place, avoiding a lotliveries will be made the second a local market 28 BRIDGE ST., SHELBURNE FALLS, MA only be available seasonally. Re-of activity that he describes asweek of July. Already looking Sidehill Farm yogurt will betailers have said this is not ideal,“mainly just pumping carbon ahead to next year, they plan to sold only within about 25 milesfrom their point of view, but thedioxide into the atmosphere,” introduce flavored yogurts that 413-625-9437 of the farm. In addition to sellingstores that will be carrying Side-and will capture much more ofwill change with the seasons. 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SHELBURNE FALLS—A The complex issues presentedrelated or other interpersonalHe is an avid vocalist who sings group of citizens in Shelburne,in the film aren’t being felt confl ict. professionally in the greater troubled by the breakdown in solely in places like the Flathead Since 2004 Downes has beenHartford area. Downes is also civic discourse that resulted Valley. In an era of escalating acting as a consultant to the the at-home parent of Sam (12) in an unprecedented three-daynational divisions, the problemfi lmmaker and to the Kalispelland Lauren (8) and lives with his town meeting in May, are pre-of maintaining open communitycommunity portrayed in the wife Kate. senting the acclaimed PBS docu-dialogue in the face of diffi cult fi lm. He helped design commu- “Greenfi eld residents have mentary, “The Fire Next Time,”confl icts is challenging our coun-nity screenings of the lmfi upon polarized over the Walmart at Pothole Pictures Friday, Julytry as a whole. its release, and in June 2006, debate for ten years,” said Shel- 13 at 7 p.m. They are inviting Dr. Organizers are hoping thatfacilitated a multi-stakeholderburne resident Andrew Baker, Ken Downes, the film’s consul- the fi lm will prove “a powerful process which brought togetherone of the organizers of the tant and a Shelburne resident,tool for communities to ad- more than 80community leaders.fi lm/dialogue project. “More re- to lead a post-fi lm discussion ondress conflicts that challenge The result of this process was thecently, Shelburne residents have re-building healthy dialogue inthe democratic commitment topublication of “Nine Principlesencountered confl icts over plan- communities torn by confl ict. respectful dialogue and broadof Civil Dialogue,” a documentning/zoning issues and questions The film tells the story of civic participation.” read to help set the tone at manyabout appropriate approaches to the town of Kalispell, Montana, There will be a discussion public meetings in the Flatheadtown governance. We are hop- a scenic rural community aboutafter the fi lm to explore parallelsValley today. He is just conclud-ing that by observing people the size of Greenfi eld, and thebetween this “wild West” confl ict ing a similar process, which experiencing similar conflicts conflict that recently erupted and the conflicts flaring up inwill help defi ne “A Community in a different community, we between working class familiesShelburne, Greenfi eld and otherAgenda for Water Quality.” may fi nd some creative ways to dependent on “old West” extrac-western Massachusetts commu- A part-time ordained minis-open new dialogue in our own tion industries (logging, mining)nities. Downes, who served as ter, Downes has served Americancommunities. and newer arrivals interested consultant to the filmmakers, Baptist and United Church of “Conflict itself is not un- in preserving the environmentwill facilitate questions and Christ congregations since 1986healthy,” Baker continued. “Peo- in a “new economy” paradigmconversation. He is an ordainedin Connecticut, Massachusettsple on all sides of a debate hold based on eco-tourism, wealthierminister who has also been work-and New Hampshire. He is cur-opinions rooted in deeply held retirees, etc. A war of words, fu-ing with the citizens of Kalispellrently using his specialized moral values. But when we lose eled by talk radio, escalated tosince 2004 to rebuild healthy skills as an Intentional Interimrespect for our adversaries we intimidation, violence, even a community dialogue. Minister to serve the Mary Lyonforget our common humanity suspicious death. As an expert in transition Church in Buckland. – and that is unhealthy ... and The eighty-three minute PBSmanagement, Downes works with In 2003, he received his Doc-dangerous.” documentary reflects critical organizations and individuals tor of Ministry Degree in pas- The film will be presented issues in our country today: theto help them better understandtoral counseling from Andoverby Pothole Pictures at MemorialMohawk Trail Concerts high stakes in the battle over the emotional impact of change.Newton Theological School. Hall Theater. A $5 admission feeMohawk Trail Concerts welcomes NPR’s nationally known Bruce development and the environ-This specialized consulting hasDownes is a certified memberwill help Pothole Pictures – a vol-Adolphe, above, with four other newcomers to the stage of the ment, the breakdown of civil been primarily with nonprofitin the American Association unteer-run non-profi t community Federated Church, Charlemont, July 6 and 7 in a diverse program, discourse and the growth of “red-organizations that are interestedof Pastoral Counselors and hasmovie theater – cover operating“Bruce Adolphe and Friends,” which will include works by Stravin- blue” polarization and the rolein bringing healing and reconcili-had, at various times, a part-costs. (Pothole Pictures advancesky, Brahms and Adolphe . The program celebrates Igor Stravinsky’s of extremist media in spreadingation to communities in confl ict time practice with individuals,discount tickets also accepted.)125th birthday and will include samples of Piano Puzzlers , the intolerance. because of natural resource-couples and families. For more informationwww.pbs. hugely popular NPR feature. Prior to his theological andorg/pov/pov2005/thefirenexttime/ . psychological training, he re- ceived a bachelor’s degree from Vävstuga Basics the University of Massachusetts at Lowell in Music Education. An introduction to Swedish weaving technique and U h j tradition for the beginner ncommon andcrafted ewelry and experienced weaver Diverse New Books August 20–24 Objets d’Art
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((( # $ " “Private First Class Jesse Givens,” Lee Hoiby’s moving and timely song setting of the last lettere hom from a soldier who died in Iraq, was written for baritone Andrew Garland (above), who will mperfor it, among other songs by Hoiby, Edvard Grieg and Rodgers and Hammerstein, at Mohawk Trail Con- certs July 13 and 14. Completing the program will be pianists Anne Koscielny and Estela Olevsky. Saturday concerts at MTC begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18, seniors and students $15. Friday concerts at MTC begin at 7:30p.m. and tickets on Friday are $15, seniors and students are $12. Purchasey b phone MTC (413) 625-9511, toll-free at 888-MTC-MUSE, and on line at www.mohawktrailconcerts. org as well as at Avery’s Store, Charlemont; Boswell’s Books, Shelburne Falls; World Eye Bookshop, Greenfi eld, and Broadside Bookshop, Northampton.
Ja’Duke presents Footloose TURNERS FALLS—Ja’DukeBacon a star. In it a hip Chicagoand dancers busting loose on the SUMMER HOURS Productions will present the teen relocates to a Bible-belt Shea stage. 10 a.m. –5 p.m. musical “Footloose” on July 20,farming community where rock “With its themes of religion 21, 27, 28, 2007 at 8 p.m. and Julymusic and dancing have been and conservative politics butting DR. ROBERT SIDORSKY Seven days a week beginning June 1 22, 29, 2007 at 2 p.m. at the Sheaoutlawed. heads with art, music and youth- VETERINARIAN Treating your pet’s needs with Shelburne Falls, MA Theater, 71 Avenue A. in Turners In the JaDuke version, Mattful rebellion, the show couldn’t dignity and compassion — Falls. McCormick stars as Ren, the be more timely,” director Nick Overlooking the Glacial Potholes through all stages of their lives. The 1980s pop musical and young rebel who sets the townWaynelovich says. 413-625-6789 Broadway hit is based on the abuzz, while Kristina Bogus- “Footloose” leaps to the stage 1984 fi lm that made actor Kevin lawski fires up the stage as with musical choreographer Kim- Ariel, the minister’s beautiful berly Waynelovich being assisted but troubled teenage daughter.by director Nick Waynelovich Popular Ja’Duke actors Davidand producer Lisa McCarthy. Welsh & Associates Certified Public Accountants Neil and Judith Dean Kulp starThe musical contains language as the fi re and brimstone Rever-and subject matter that may not end Moore and his compassion-be suitable for young children. 568267 413-625-9353 ate wife Vi. B.J. Kulp plays Ren’s“Footloose” is underwritteny b Nicoletta M. Welsh, CPA buddy Willard, the cowboy withGreenfi eld Savings Bank. two left feet and Nene Tomi is Tickets are $12/adults and his bubble-headed sweetheart,$10/those 12 and younger and Rusty. Jacob Smead is featured65 and older. Make reservations Respect, Integrity, Compassion . . . ! !$ " as Ariel’s dangerous boyfriend,by calling (413) 863-2281, ext. 2 Greenfield, MA 01302 Chuck, accompanied by an en-or visit World Eye Book Shop. 40 Church Street, Shelburne Falls ergetic cast of Ja’Duke singers (413) 625-2121 SK Pamela J. Kelleher ——— 87 Franklin Street, Greenfi eld (413) 773-8853 MkZ]bmbhgZe LLC Timothy P. Kelleher M bf[^k?kZf^ p.m. Free; tips appreciated. Mochaald Murphy. Discover how the Soil Discov- TURNERS FALLS Maya’s, 47 Bridge St. Information:Murphys inspired modern art- ery!: Hands-on (413) 625-6292;www.myspace.com/ ists and writers such as Picasso activity to explore the depthsf o /-81:0-> mochamayas . and Hemingway as they traveledwhat lives life beneath our feet from America to France. Enjoy in the soil. 11 a.m. Free. Great George Boone French crepes, ice cream, and Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue NEW SALEM and composer Bruce Adolphe TUESDAY, Blues Band: 7:30 other treats; make art in Paris; A. Information: (413) 863-3221; THURSDAY, offers an engaging workshop p.m. $10; 12 & under free. 1794and learn to dance the Charles- www.greatfallsma.org . appropriate for all ages. 10 a.m. JULY (' Meetinghouse, The Commons. ton on Broadway. An all-day JULY , Free. Arms Library, Bridge and Information: (978) 544 5200; outdoor concert by the Kwajmal Main streets. Information: (413) www.1794meetinghouse.org . Jazz Band showcases music from Refuge ram- 625-0306;[email protected] . TURNERS FALLS the 1920s to 1940s. 1:00-4:00 Nature at bles: Refuge TURNERS FALLS p.m.; 3:00 p.m. gallery tour. Free. Ç?YWdÊjiWo[dek]^WXekj 8: Nature at Mohawk Trail Rambles are ten-minute infor- Williams College Museum of Art, ^emldcYZg[jaVcY CHARLEMONT 8 is an early morning nature Concert: Bruce mal talks on a variety of refuge FRIDAY, Main Street. Information: (413) jea^[i^c\_j_ijemeham_j^ walk over paved bike trails and topics directly related to Dis- CWkh[[d$?ijWhj[Z_dZ_l_ZkWb Adolphe, composer; Lauren JULY (* 597-2429;www.wcma.org . Yekdi[b_d]m_j^^[hWdZ village sidewalks. Walks are Skuce, soprano; Harumi Rhodes,covery Center exhibits.11-11:30 ^WZdjihiVcY^c\gZhjaih$ designed to be short but inter- violin; Michael Kannen, cello; a.m. and 2-2:30 p.m. Free. Great Art: Karin ?Êl[d[l[h\[bjie]h[WjÈ WILLIAMSTOWN esting, never lasting more than Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue Art Intensive: Å86GDANCC>BHB8A:AA6C Marija Stroke, piano. 8 p.m. GREENFIELD Stack: Idylls: about 60 minutes, never more $18; $15/Seniors (65+), Students.A. Information: (413) 863-3221; Cirque du Illu- In Stack’s photography all is >cY^k^YjVa than about 2 miles over level Mohawk Trail Concerts, Federatedwww.greatfallsma.org . sion: Professional performance not what it appears. Stack pho- Cjig^i^dcVa pavement.8-9:30 a.m. Free. Great Church, Main Street (Route 2). In- artists Jody and Linda Scalise, tographs are elaborate tableaux 8djchZa^c\ Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenueformation: (413) 625-9511;www. Nature at a.k.a. Double Vision, will lead that combine models, paintings, TURNERS FALLS ;djg"LZZ` A. Information: (413) 863-3221; mohawktrailconcerts.org . 8: Nature at a week long intensive in cir- and both real and photographed www.greatfallsma.org . 8 is an early morning nature cus arts that will culminate LZ^\]iAdhh landscapes.. Through Sunday, VcY=ZVai]n walk over paved bike trails and with a public performance on September 16. Free. Williams Col- Refuge ram- village sidewalks. Walks are 8aZVchZ TURNERS FALLS Friday. Cirque du Illusion, will lege Museum of Art, Main Street. Ldg`h]deh bles: Refuge SUNDAY, designed to be short but inter- incorporate circus skills, mime Information: (413) 597-2429; Rambles are ten-minute infor- JULY / esting, never lasting more than technique, European clown www.wcma.org . 8aVhhZhVcY mal talks on a variety of refuge about 60 minutes, never more characters, juggling, balancing, Ldg`h]deh topics directly related to Dis- than about 2 miles over level slack rope walking and comic Bike film and covery Center exhibits.11-11:30 Making It New: pavement.8-9:30 a.m. Free. Great music. Ages 8-12. One week TURNERS FALLS WILLIAMSTOWN safety work- a.m. and 2-2:30 p.m. Free. Great The Art and Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenuecourse. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $180; space shop: With Carlyn Saltman and Falls Discovery Center, 2 AvenueStyle of Sara and Gerald Mur- A. Information: (413) 863-3221;is limited; so don’t hesitate to DCR Ranger Jason Hunt.10 A. Information: (413) 863-3221; phy: Explore the couple”s ex- www.greatfallsma.org . register early. Artspace, 15 Milla.m.-12 p.m. Free. Great Falls www.greatfallsma.org . traordinary lives and infl uence St. Information: (413) 772-6811;Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A. In- on a remarkable constellation of www.franklyarts.org . +'*"'-*) formation: (413) 863-3221;www. aZVgcbdgZVi creative artists in the 1920s and WEDNESDAY, greatfallsma.org . 1930s. Friends of Ernest Hem- Shakespeare Under bVjgZZchiZlVgicjig^i^dc#Xdb FRIDAY, HADLEY ingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Pablo JULY (( the Stars: Comedy of JULY - Picasso, Igor Stravinsky, Cole Errors, Steve Henderson direct- Porter, Dorothy Parker, Alfred ing. Previews are July 11 and Theater: Villa Hitchcock, and Fernand Léger, WILLIAMSTOWN 12.Wednesday through Sunday Live Mu- Americana: Our Thursday Special SHELBURNE FALLS the Murphys strove to make at 7:30. Through Sunday, July 29. sic: Swing something fine and beautiful World premiere of Villa America,$15; $10/students & seniors;$6/ $ is Back! $ Caravan: Acoustic Gypsy jazz of their lives through “living an original play commissioned children under 18. Preview night $ group. The band plays tunes well”.Tuesday through Saturday by the Festival about Sara and $10; $5 students & seniors. Hamp- 5 5 mainly from the brilliant Django10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m.Gerald Murphy, written and shire Shakespeare Company, 5 Greens Fees Reinhardt’s (Quintette of the Through Sunday, November 11.directed by Crispin Whittell. Hartsbrook School, 193 Bay Rd. Hot Club of France) repertoire Free. Williams College Museum Companion piece to exhibit at Information: (413) 548-8118; of the 1930s-1950s. 8 p.m. Free; of Art, Main Street. Information:Williams College Museum of www.hampshireshakespeare.org . tips appreciated. Mocha Maya’s,(413) 597-2429;www.wcma.org . Art.. Through Sunday, July 22. 47 Bridge St. Information: (413) Williamstown Theater Festival, PO Build-A-Bat: TURNERS FALLS 625-6292; www.myspace.com/ Refuge ram- Box 517. Information: (413) 458- Learn about TURNERS FALLS mochamayas . bles: Refuge 3200; [email protected] . our local creatures and their im- Rambles are ten-minute infor- portant role in nature. Program Music: Electra Adult book discussion NORTH ADAMS mal talks on a variety of refuge COLRAIN will include a craft.11 a.m. Free. and film: Four topics directly related to Dis- group:Timequake by Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 women, four nationalities, and covery Center exhibits.11-11:30 Kurt Vonnegut. Copies of books Avenue A. Information: (413) 863- four instruments. A thrilling a.m. and 2-2:30 p.m. Free. Greatavailable. 8 p.m. Free. Griswold 3221; www.greatfallsma.org . evening of live music, film, Falls Discovery Center, 2 AvenueMemorial Library, 12 Main Rd. and other media. Part of NL: A. Information: (413) 863-3221;Information: (413) 624-3680; Music: Bri- SHELBURNE FALLS A Season of Dutch Arts in the www.greatfallsma.org . [email protected] . an Dolzani: Berkshires. 9 p.m. $14 adv/$18 Dolzani will be charming audi- day of show. Members 10% Dis- Open house: The Music: Chiara ences with just his voice, guitar, BUCKLAND WHATELY count. MassMOCA, 87 Marshall Buckland Histori- String Quartet: Neo- and songs.8 p.m. Free; tips appre- St. Information: (413) 662-2111;cal Museum, a former school- classical, classical, modern, ciated. Mocha Maya’s, 47 Bridge www.massmoca.org . house, has 3 fl oors of artifacts experimental. 7:30 p.m. $12. St. Information: (413) 625-6292; 298 Barnes Road, Ashfield, MA 01330 and is located on Upper St. The Watermelon Wednesdays at West www.myspace.com/mochamayas . Music: Whately Congregational Church, 597093 (413) 625-6018 SOUTH DEERFIELD Wilder Homestead is a 1775 fur- Espresso nished saltbox with 5 fireplaces, Corner, Williamsburg and Conway Yankee Doodle CHARLEMONT Jazz: Jazz, standards, blues.6 a barn fi lled with antique farm roads. Information: (413) 665- days: Music, p.m. Chandler’s Tavern, 25 Green-equipment, a weaving shed, and 3741; www.watermelonwednesdays. dancing, fi reworks, racing pigs, field Rd. Information: (413) 665-a shoemaker’s shop located on com . amusements, petting zoo, pa- 1277; www.yankeecandle.com . Rte. 112. 2-4 p.m. Free (donations rade, entertainment, magic Refuge ram- appreciated). Buckland Historical TURNERS FALLS and much more. 5-11 p.m. Fri- Follow the Music! Mohawk Trail bles: Refuge CHARLEMONT Museum, Upper Street. Informa- day; 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday; Concert open tion: (413) 625-9763;pollyander- Rambles are ten-minute infor- 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Through rehearsal: Bruce Adolphe, com- [email protected] . mal talks on a variety of refuge Sunday, July 15. $7; $3/12 and Mohawk Trail Concerts poser; Lauren Skuce, soprano; topics directly related to Dis- under; free/3 and under. Friends Harumi Rhodes, violin; Michael covery Center exhibits.11-11:30 of the Charlemont Fairgrounds, 38TH SUMMER FESTIVAL JULY 2007 Kannen, cello; Marija Stroke, a.m. and 2-2:30 p.m. Free. GreatCharlemont Fairgrounds, Route piano.7:30 p.m. $15; $12/Seniors MONDAY, Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue8A. Information: (413) 339-5334; (65+), Students & Children (12 JULY A. Information: (413) 863-3221;www.charlemontfriends.org . years old and over). Mohawk Trail 0 www.greatfallsma.org . Music Old and New with Artists from Near and Far Concerts, Federated Church, Main Mohawk Trail Celebrating the 125th anniversary of the birth of Igor Stravinsky, Street (Route 2). Information: The College Nature at CHARLEMONT EASTHAMPTON TURNERS FALLS Concert open the 100th anniversary of the death of Edvard Grieg, and (413) 625-9511;www.mohawktrail- Challenge: In- 8: Nature at rehearsal: Andrew Garland, concerts.org . tensive fi ve-day program-with an8 is an early morning nature baritone; Anne Koscielny and The MacDowell Colony Centennial evening workshop for parents- walk over paved bike trails and Estela Olevsky, piano.7:30 p.m. village sidewalks. Walks are that will give rising high school $15; $12/Seniors (65+), Students Weekends June 29th - July 28th, SATURDAY, sophomores and juniors the designed to be short but inter- & Children (12 years old and over). knowledge, strategies and skills esting, never lasting more than Mohawk Trail Concerts, Federated Fridays 7:30, Saturdays 8:00 pm JULY . necessary to master the college about 60 minutes, never more Church, Main Street (Route 2). In- admissions process.9 a.m.-4 p.m. than about 2 miles over level formation: (413) 625-9511;www. Federated Church, Rte 2 Through Friday, July 13. Willistonpavement. 8-9:30 a.m. Free. Great mohawktrailconcerts.org . 19th An- Charlemont MA SHELBURNE FALLS Northampton School, Williston Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue nual Farm Northampton School, 19 PaysonA. Information: (413) 863-3221; and Garden Tour: This year Avenue. Information: [email protected] . the tour will be centered in the ecollegechallenge.com; hjohnson@ SATURDAY, Information and tickets Village of Shelburne Falls and williston.com. JULY west into Buckland.10 a.m. - 4 THURSDAY, (+ 413.625.9511 p.m. Through Sunday, July 08. Summer Inten- GREENFIELD Franklin Land Trust, 36 State sive: Silk Paint- JULY Film: Dr () SHELBURNE FALLS www.mohawktrailconcerts.org St. Information: (413) 625-9152;ing Techniques: Among the Jekyll & Mr www.franklinlandtrust.org . techniques will be stamping, Hyde: 1920 John Barrymore si- Refuge ram- stenciling, and gutta resist. TURNERS FALLS lent classic with a live original Music: Ralph bles: Refuge NORTH ADAMS Each student will complete the score to be performed by the Stanley: The painting of several scarves.6:30- Rambles are ten-minute infor- multi-instrument trio the Devil bluegrass elder statesman has 8:30 p.m. Through Friday, July 13.mal talks on a variety of refuge Music Ensemble. Music at 7, won multiple Grammys as well $150. Artspace, 15 Mill St. Infor-topics directly related to Dis- film at 7:30 p.m. $6 at the door or as many other awards; and was mation: (413) 772-6811;www. covery Center exhibits.11-11:30 one prepurchased ticket. Pothole the cornerstone of the sound- franklyarts.org . a.m. and 2-2:30 p.m. Free. GreatPictures, 51 Bridge St. (Memorial track to the film O Brother, Falls Discovery Center, 2 AvenueHall). Information: (413) 625- Where Art Thou?8:00 p.m. $22 in Music: Espres- A. Information: (413) 863-3221;2896; www.shelburnefalls.com . TURNERS FALLS advance/$26 day of Members 10% so Jazz: Jazz, www.greatfallsma.org . Discount. MassMOCA, 87 Marshallstandards and blues.6 p.m. Family Festi- St. Information: (413) 662-2111; Nature at WILLIAMSTOWN Ristorante DiPaolo, 166 Avenue TURNERS FALLS val: Bon Voy- www.massmoca.org . A. Information: (413) 863-4441; 8: Nature at age! Travel with the Murphys: www.ristorantedipaolo.com . 8 is an early morning nature Celebrate the opening of the Historic site: Old Town walk over paved bike trails and HEATH exhibition Making It New: The House and Center Music of The Gas- village sidewalks. Walks are Art and Style of Sara and Ger- BUCKLAND Schoolhouse Museums will light Era: John designed to be short but inter- be open. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Heath Root will entertain with songs esting, never lasting more than Historical Society, Heath Elemen-and music from the early 20th about 60 minutes, never more tary School. Information: (413) century. 7 p.m. Adults $6.00, 12 than about 2 miles over level The Academy at Charlemont Summer Theatre Workshop presents 337-8594. pavement.8-9:30 a.m. Free. Great & under $3.00. Buckland Historic An original adaptation of Society. Event at Buckland PublicFalls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue Art: Open- A. Information: (413) 863-3221; NORTHAMPTON Hall, 15 Upper St. Information: ing recep- (413) 625-9763;pollyanderson@ www.greatfallsma.org . tion: Yulin San: New Work and comcast.net . Corinne Chandless:Still Life will Nature in THE PRINCESS & THE PEA TURNERS FALLS be on display until July 30. 2-4 Solar series: Danger?: Ra- p.m. Forbes Library, 20 West St. GREENFIELD Northampton chel Carson reading group ⎯ Information: (413) 587-1011; Woodwind Quintet will share an discussions. 7-8 p.m. Free. Great Wednesday Friday • July 18, 19, 20 www.forbeslibrary.org . exiting concert with Klezamir, Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue klezmer at its best.6 p.m. Pioneer A. Information: (413) 863-3221; Music: Wild- www.greatfallsma.org . SHELBURNE FALLS Valley Symphony, Energy Park,. 10AM • 1PM • 7PM Wood with Information: (413) 773-3664; special guest Fancy Trash: Wild- Bang on a Can www.pvso.org . NORTH ADAMS FREE ADMISSION AIR CONDITIONED Wood is a folk/pop sextet with summer music a touch of country. Fancy Trash Summer inten- festival: Contemporary music For more information please call GREENFIELD works the line between rock and sive: Cirque du Il- festival. Daily recitals in the The Academy at Charlemont (413) 339-4912 folk. 7 p.m. Free; tips appreciated. lusion: Performance artists Jody galleries, and programs for Mocha Maya’s, 47 Bridge St. In-and Linda Scalise, a.k.a. Double kids. . Through Sunday, July 29. formation: (413) 625-6292;www. MassMOCA, 87 Marshall St. In- This program is supported in part by grants from the Shelburne, Rowe, Buckland, Vision, will lead a week long Colrain, Erving, Shelburne, Plainfield, and Heath Cultural Councils, local agencies myspace.com/mochamayas . formation: (413) 662-2111;www. intensive in circus arts.. Through which are supported by the MassachusettsCultural Council, a state agency. Friday, July 13. $180. Artspace, 15massmoca.org . Your Mind’s SHELBURNE FALLS Mill St. Information: (413) 772- Ear: a com- Music: Lu- 6811; www.franklyarts.org . SHELBURNE FALLS poser helps you discover the cinda: Orig- music in your head: Performer inal “Acoustic driven pop/rock. 7 PAGE s 3HELBURNE &ALLS )NDEPENDENT s *ULY s www.sfindependent.net Historic Barns in Music: John Street (Route 2). Information: July 20. First Congregational Information: (413) 584-1444; ing: This evening will be an CUMMINGTON SHELBURNE FALLS the Highlands: Roberts & (413) 625-9511;www.mohawktrail- Church, U.C.C., 22 Church Com-www.iheg.com . open reading. 7 p.m. Free. Arms Learn about the architectural Angela Ortiz: 7 p.m. Free; tips concerts.org . mon Rd. Information: Sherry Tay- Library, Bridge and Main streets. building styles of barns in the appreciated. Mocha Maya’s, 47 lor 625-8172 or Barbara Goodchild Crooked Still & Information: (413) 625-0306; GREENFIELD Highlands region from Bonnie Bridge St. Information: (413) Music: Richard 625-8203. Eilen Jewell: Get [email protected] . NEW SALEM Parsons, Historic Preservation 625-6292; www.myspace.com/ Chase with Seth in your festival mindset early for Planner. 10 a.m.-1p.m. rustees mochamayas . Hoffsommer & John Miller: Summer reading pro- the Green River Festival. This Live Mu- COLRAIN SHELBURNE FALLS members: $6 Non members: $8. Sweet melodies, honest lyrics, gram for young read- special free concert features two sic: Swing Highland Communities Initiative, Mohawk Trail solid vocals, and accomplished ers: What are you curious about? of the most critically acclaimed Caravan: Acoustic Gypsy jazz CHARLEMONT William Cullen Bryant Homestead. Concert: An- guitar-work. 7:30 p.m. $10; 12 & Special story hour will feature bands in roots music today.6 p.m. group. The band plays tunes Information: (413) 268-8219; drew Garland, baritone; Anne under free. 1794 Meetinghouse, a reading of a Curious George Free. Signature Sounds, 50 Milesmainly from the brilliant Django www.highlandcommunities.org . Koscielny and Estela Olevsky, The Commons. Information: (978)adventure, games, and even a Street. Information: (413)665 Reinhardt’s (Quintette of the piano.8 p.m. $18; $15/Seniors 544 5200;www.1794meetinghouse. monkey craft. Who knows, Curi-4036; www.signaturesounds.com . Hot Club of France) repertoire (65+), Students. Mohawk Trail org . ous George himself may join us of the 1930s-1950s. 8 p.m. Free; Concerts, Federated Church, Main too! 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. Gris- IndieGrrl show- tips appreciated. Mocha Maya’s, NEW SALEM wold Memorial Library, 12 Main case I: Indiegrrl 47 Bridge St. Information: (413) Rd. Information: (413) 624-3680;is an international network- 625-6292; www.myspace.com / SUNDAY, [email protected] . ing organization of over 1,500 mochamayas . JULY (, women in the independent Music: Espres- music industry.7:30 p.m. $10; 12 Musical: Foot- TURNERS FALLS TURNERS FALLS so Jazz: Jazz, & under free. 1794 Meetinghouse, loose: Broad- Music: Randy NORTHAMPTON standards and blues.6 p.m. The Commons. Information: (978)way smash hit.8 p.m. $12; $10, Newman live: Ristorante DiPaolo, 166 Avenue544 5200;www.1794meetinghouse. under 12 or over 65. Tickets avail- Knitting Classes One of America’s greatest sing- A. Information: (413) 863-4441;org . able online and at World Eye at er-songwriters and film compos- www.ristorantedipaolo.com . Bookstore. Ja’Duke Productions, ers, among our sharpest and Shea Theatre, 71 Avenue A. In- most caustic wits.Doors open 7 Art exhibi- formation: (413) 863-2281;www. NORTH ADAMS FRIDAY, p.m. Calvin Theater, 19 King St. tion: Pieces of jaduke.com . Information: (413) 584-1444; Peace, an exhibition of three JULY )' www.iheg.com . murals created by Iraqi refugee Mohawk Trail CHARLEMONT children in Amman, Jordan, Concert open Music: Har- 21st annual Green SHELBURNE FALLS will open at Kidspace.. Through GREENFIELD rehearsal: William Bolcom, Beginner instruction available ry Manx: Tuesday, July 31. MassMOCA, 87 River Festival: composer/piano, and Joan Mor- Blending Indian folk melodies Marshall St. Information: (413) Music on two stages, food, crafts,ris, mezzo soprano. Guest art- and private lessons by appointment. with blues, a sprinkle of gospel, 662-2111;www.massmoca.org . dancing, children’s activities, ists Maria Ferrante, soprano, and compelling grooves, Manx”s entertainment, hot air balloons, Masako Yanagita, viola and “mysticssippi” fl avour is hard to rides. Greenfield Community Estela Olevsky, piano. Da Cam- At 5 State Street in the McCusker building. resist. 7:30 p.m. $17/advance; $20/ TUESDAY, College. Information/calendar era Singers & instrumental 625-9191 door; $10/under 18. Hilltown Folk, of events online.. Through Satur- ensemble directed by Sheila Call 51 Bridge St. (Memorial Hall). In- JULY (. day, July 21. Green River Festival,Heffernon. 7:30 p.m. $15; $12/ for information and registration. formation: (413) 625-6878;www. Greenfield Energy Park, 50 MilesSeniors (65+), Students & Children hilltownfolk.com . St. Information: (413) 665-4036;(12 years old and over). Mohawk Art: Gallery www.greenriverfestival.com; fccc@ WILLIAMSTOWN Trail Concerts, Federated Church, Refuge ram- talk: Making crocker.com. TURNERS FALLS Main Street (Route 2). Informa- bles: Refuge It New: The Art and Style of tion: (413) 625-9511;www.mo - Rambles are ten-minute infor- Sara and Gerald Murphy. Debo- Third Fri- SHELBURNE FALLS hawktrailconcerts.org . mal talks on a variety of refuge rah Rothschild, Senior Curator day Read- topics directly related to Dis- of Modern and Contemporary covery Center exhibits.11-11:30 Art.2 p.m. Free. Williams College *UST A MILE a.m. and 2-2:30 p.m. Free. GreatMuseum of Art, Main Street. In- Live music! Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenueformation: (413) 597-2429;www. RIDE FROM A. Information: (413) 863-3221;wcma.org . Arms Library kicks off www.greatfallsma.org . Junior Rang- 3HELBURNE TURNERS FALLS Music: ers/Nature summer reading program SHELBURNE FALLS Shadow & Kids: Hands-on environmental &ALLS at which he then pretended to Company: Modern Rock/Spoken education program for 5 to 7 SHELBURNE FALLS—Per- be Schroeder, the character from Word Songstress. 1 p.m. Free; year olds. A 4-part series. 10:30- former and composer Bruce “Peanuts” cartoons. Soon after tips appreciated. Mocha Maya’s,11:30 a.m. Free, but space is limit-Adolphe headlines the first the toy piano and the family 47 Bridge St. Information: (413)ed. Pre-registration required. Greatprogram in the Arms Library parakeet pecked apart the toy 625-6292; www.myspace.com/ Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenuesummer series on Saturday, July piano. Adolphe’s parents pur- mochamayas . A. Information: (413) 863-3221;7 at 10 a.m. at the library with chased a real piano, as well as www.greatfallsma.org . “Your Mind’s Ear: a composer helps you discover the music ina larger bird. By age 10 he was your head.” composing music and no one has $INNERS n WEEKDAYS UNTIL WEEKENDS MONDAY, Adolphe, who is also sched-been able to stop him since. Asa ,UNCHES 7EDNESDAYn-ONDAY FROM AM 4UESDAY FROM PM JULY WEDNESDAY, uled to appear that weekend as“tween,” Adolphe studied piano, #HILDRENS -ENU s /PEN NIGHTS A WEEK (- JULY one of Mohawk Trail Concerts’clarinet, guitar, bass, and, as a "UCKLAND 2D s !SHlELD -! s (/ Summer Festival’s visiting art-teen, the bassoon. All this time, Art Intensive: ists, is the comic keyboard Quizhe wrote music and improvised GREENFIELD Summer Strings: Where We Live: Master Piano Puzzlers, a featureaccompaniments to everything NORTHAMPTON Anna Wetherby and Cecilia Films and Talk made popular on National Publicthat happened around him, as Berger. Violin, viola and cello by Filmmaker Steve Alves: The Radio’s “Performance Today” if life were a movie in need of a students are invited to par- award-winning documentary program. score. His favorite summers were ticipate. Students must have fi lmmaker will show excerpts of Adolphe will be offering an spent at the Kinhaven Music 3 months study experience his recently released collection audience-engaging workshop School and he loved his Satur- with private teacher or 1 year of fi lms about western Massa- appropriate for all ages. The days at the Juilliard School’s of group lessons. Participants chusetts, entitled “Where We creative and interactive free pre-college division. Shortly af- will play in parts in large and Live.” 7 p.m. Free. Forbes Library, program will feature both dis-ter that, he grew up and became small ensembles. Students will 20 West St. Information: (413) cussion and music: improvisa-the severely serious, terrifying, improve their sight-reading, 587-1011;www.forbeslibrary.org . tion, composition, rhythm andunapproachable Classical musi- cian he remains to this day. rhythm and listening skills. Pos- expression games and making A renowned composer whose ture and holding the instrument Music: Winterpills: up a short story for which he will WHATELY correctly will be stressed. Will Indie-folk-pop heart- improvise music. music is performed throughout have a break for snack each day. rending songs/melodies.7:30 Whether it is about a fugitivethe world, Adolphe is also the Concert performance on Friday. p.m. $12. Watermelon Wednesdaysturkey, a mysterious message author several books on music, One week course. Ages 6-14.9 at West Whately Congregationalfrom the moon, or a teenage T.an innovative educator, and a a.m.-12 p.m. $160. Artspace, 15Church, Corner, Williamsburg andRex, Adolphe’s original composi-versatile performer. His multi- Mill St. Information: (413) 772-Conway roads. Information: (413)tions for young people are engag-faceted career in music is obvi- 6811; www.franklyarts.org . 665-3741;www.watermelonwednes- ing and have been performed byous from the positions he holds days.com . orchestras and ensembles for concurrently: Resident Lecturer Vacation Bible audiences around the world. and Director of Family Concerts SHELBURNE School: Lift Off!: Adolphe was born at exactlyfor the Chamber Music Society All children will be invited to midnight, which meant it was of Lincoln Center, founding cre- become Sky Scouts. Fun, inter- THURSDAY, not clear whether he was bornative director of PollyRhythm active activities that combine JULY on May 31 or June 1 in 1955. Productions, and comic keyboard (0 quiz-master of NPR’s weekly the world of hot air ballooning That strange convergence of with the discovery of how to exactitude and confusion set radio program Piano Puzzlers. Jonny Lang on the stage for his personality, As a composer, Adolphe has reach new heights with God. 8:45 NORTHAMPTON a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Through Friday, stage: Called a although exactly how is unclear.written works for many of the blues guitar prodigy, a virtuoso After watching both Victor Borgeworld’s most renowned artists, and a once-in-a-generation bluesand Leonard Bernstein on TV, including Itzhak Perlman, the artist, Lang’s debut solo album the child Adolphe began “play-National Symphony, and the was recorded when he was 15 ing piano” on the breakfast tableMetropolitan Opera Guild. years old. It went platinum, as and cracking jokes with a Danish Hosted with Fred Child, NPR’s did the next one.Doors open 7 accent. Having no choice, his weekly “Piano Puzzlers” show, p.m. Calvin Theater, 19 King St.parents bought him a toy piano,now in its third year and heard in more than 200 cities, features Adolphe at the piano, playing folk tunes and popular songs in the styles of famous classical composers for call-in contestants. In a style that is a cross between “Car Talk” and Wil Shortz’s “Puzzles,” Adolphe and Child informally talk about the musical issues raised by Adolphe’s comic compositions. The library program is heldn i partnership with Mohawk Trail ¶ 9l\eGifm\Z_f Concerts and is partially funded by the Bridge of Flowers Road Race Scholarship Committee. I]ZdcaneaVXZ[dgVaViZW^iZidZVi For more information call (413) 625-0306, Monday and Thursday, 1-8 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. SHELBURNE FALLS • BRATTLEBORO • NORTHAMPTON <^[iXZgi^ÒXViZhVkV^aVWaZ or [email protected] Dlj`Zf]k_\^Xjc`^_k\iX BUCKLAND—The Buckland Historical Society invites you to a summer evening lledfi with Harry Manx music of the gaslight era on ~ Western Blues meets East Indian Ragas Monday, July 9 with John Root, a musician with an historical air fl Creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of who will entertain with songs the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas, he has and music from the early 20th century. He will accompany him- created a unique sound that is hard to forget and deli- self on piano with a selectionf o ciously addictive to listen to. Blending Indian folk melo- ragtime, blues, marches, gospel, waltzes and other songs in a wide dies with blues, a sprinkle of gospel, and compelling &%7g^Y\ZHigZZi!H]ZaWjgcZ;Vaah )&( +'*"%'%% variety of moods and messages. grooves, Manx’s “mysticssippi” flavour is hard to resist. The program will be followed DeZcLZYcZhYVnhVcYHjcYVnh)Ä&% by the Society’s pie social fea- turing an ever-popular array Sunday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m. of delectable homemade pies. I]jghYVnh!;g^YVnh!HVijgYVnh)Ä&& The soiree is at 7 p.m. at the MEMORIAL HALL, Shelburne Falls Buckland Public Hall on Upper Box Office: (413) 625-6878 • $17 advance / $20 door / $10 under 18 Street. 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