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HaHardwick ◆ Greensborord ◆ Craftsburyw ◆ Wickolcott ◆ Walden ◆ Stannard Gazette ◆ Woodbury ◆ Calais ◆ Cabot ◆ Marshfield Wednesday, November 25, 2009 Volume 120, Number 46 Students Local Hunger Increases, Find But Help Keeps Pace by Tommy Gardner According to Food Pantry di- mings, potatoes, vegetables and, of Business HARDWICK — Vermont is a rector Angie Grace, 80 families course, pies. hungry state. received Thanksgiving dinner box- During the rest of year, the typ- The evidence of this can be es this past Saturday, 20 more than ical Food Pantry pickup is not as A Cut gleaned from the statistics in a report last year, or a 30 percent increase. extravagant, but it is still busy year- issued last week by the U.S. Depart- Thirty-nine households have al- round. In the cold months people ment of Agriculture ranking ready signed up for Christmas struggle to pay for food and fuel, and Vermont as the sixth-hungriest state baskets, and they are all different in the summer months, families with Above in the nation. people, since the Pantry’s rules say school-aged children might need help At the Hardwick Area Food Pan- a family cannot receive both holi- with the lunches. But Grace also said by Will Walters try, the evidence is measured in day boxes. They are well-stocked there is no such thing as the typical CABOT — What started as a turkeys and pies. boxes: turkey with all the trim- See HUNGER, Page Twelve simple forestry project for some Hazen students a few years ago has expanded into a multifaceted enter- prise of their own development. Originally working hourly picking Pent Road Gets New Life corn and pumpkins and harvesting Christmas trees on the Cabot Tree Farm, Levi Chase, C.J. Hill, Kevin Fradette, Skylar Grimes and Bren- With Upgrade To Class IV dan Thompson have created their own business model to increase work, by Tommy Gardner an hour of closed-door discussions The Howards seemed to be revenue and customer attraction. HARDWICK — Saying it was Thursday night, two weeks after the fighting an uphill battle in the Nov. In addition to cutting trees for in the town’s best interest, the Se- Select Board visited the disputed road 5 public hearing, since the board re- wholesale distribution by Richard lect Board last week voted and held a public hearing on the mat- fused to allow them to question the Hourihan, the owner, the students unanimously to deny a Mackville ter. In the dispute, horse farmers legality of the road, thereby strip- will sell directly to people who come area couple’s request that the town Debbie and George Howard argued ping the Howards of their main up to pick and cut their own tree. discontinue a pent road that bi- for the road’s dissolution while an op- argument. Instead, they had to re- With logs cut the previous year, and sects their property. The board posing group of landowners — Mike sort to convincing the board the milled by Chase in Hardwick, the instead voted to upgrade the clas- and Roger Demers, Steven Sampson town did not need the road, and the students this year built a “Choose sification on the road. and Charles Volk — asked the town electric fences across the road were and Cut” sale shop, one they plan on The decision came after nearly not to give up a public right-of-way. See ROAD, Page Eleven heating during winter with a Frank- lin stove. The shop will offer coffee and hot dogs to create additional sales for them, and also offer wreaths. Votes Needed For Commuter Chase said to attract customers to their site, a coupon will be sent to area schools and organizations and if presented by the customer, will Bus To Start Next Spring earn a $1 donation from the proceeds to the school or organization indicat- by Will Walters asked Rich Phillips, energy coordina- ting federal funds to finance the ed on the coupon. MARSHFIELD — A commuter tor, “Are we making a multi-year project. Chase said when harvesting bus between St. Johnsbury and commitment?” Phillips said this is for If the three towns approve the trees, the cuttings are now used to Montpelier needs only the towns of one year and will depend on annual local share needed then the bus route make wreaths for sale, with two or Marshfield, Plainfield and East renewals to continue. can begin operation in April, said three other students engaged in this Montpelier to vote the final $25,000 Phillips told the Select Board Phillips. He said plans are to have project. Last year, 200-300 trees and to fund the project. Each town will the state Agency of Transportation two buses running a morning route wreaths were supplied from the need to provide one-third, or $8,300 was funding the project though a in both directions as well as two af- Cabot farm. toward the total amount. grant to Green Mountain Transpor- ternoon runs. The cost, Phillips said, All of these business expansion The Select Board will warn the tation and St. Johnsbury is expected to be $2 for a one-way ride. ideas were thought up by the stu- question on the March Town Meet- Transportation to manage different The board reviewed the pro dents. ing ballot. Chair John Warshow sections of the run. AOT is also get- See BUS, Page Eleven The Hazen students expanded their educational experience with the opportunity to act as instructors to environmental studies students from Yale University in New Haven, Pies And Soup Plentiful Conn., who came up to work at the See STUDENTS, Page Seven For Thanksgiving Meals by June Pichel Cook any one person but seeing people community effort and provided Town And CRAFTSBURY — Elena working together. something extra at the area food Gustavson, education and commu- “That’s important. This project pantries, schools, and community nity outreach director of the Center is special on many levels. It’s our dinners. Village for an Agricultural Economy, wasn’t community feeding our community With the help of Sterling College sure if this year’s Pies-for-People and taking advantage of resources to students in harvesting this year’s project could match the energy of directly feed people.” crop; with the use of Pete’s Greens fa- Look At last year’s results. Two nights of The project, launched last year, cilities and refrigerated truck for baking and soup-making produced grew from efforts of High Mowing extracting the pulp and for deliver- 135 squash pies, doubled over last Seeds president Tom Stearns to use ies; with the donations from area Pros And year and equaling about 800 serv- butternut squash pulp after the producers; and with the volunteers ings; plus something new, 25 seeds had been extracted. With do- from Sterling College and the Uni- gallons of soup. nations of ingredients and pie crusts versity of Vermont, the Cons of Gustavson said Pies-for-People and volunteer help, the Pies-for-Peo- Pies-for-People project has helped to See PIES, Page Four Merging isn’t “about any one organization and ple project was well grounded as a by Will Walters CABOT — After casually men- This Is Easy! Take A Picture! Workers tioning the topic over the past Hardwick Elementary School third grader Noah Allaire, the son of Kendra and Dennis couple of years, the Select Board Allaire of Hardwick, shows how easily he can do a headstand during recess at school Nov. 19. and Village Trustees met last week With the warm days this week — in the 50s Tuesday — students, and adults, are turning Start and discussed merging the village cartwheels, at the unseasonable warmth. Shhh, it may snow by the end of the week... into the town. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) “Let’s go over the pros and con’s Construction here,” said Trustee chair Carl Bean, opening the discussion. “I don’t see any con’s to this, maybe one less On New board to deal with,” responded Select Board chair Caleb Pitkin. Health The major interest in merging, Venture Center Advisory expressed Pitkin, revolved around the village’s water department. Man- Center agement of the department by the by Tommy Gardner contractor for the town’s wastewater Board Formed, New Food HARDWICK — Even as winter department might be cheaper run- draws near, workers have begun ning both. work this week on a new health cen- “Realistically, both of them ter. Although the project has been could be run cheaper,” Bean said. “It Businesses To Be Solicited delayed for a couple months, the might be cheaper, but I don’t know if by Tommy Gardner the recently-formed advisory board tural Economy; David Marvin; either project’s overseers are confident the the rest of the village would want it.” doctor will be in by next summer. Pitkin said United Water, the HARDWICK — The Vermont met last week to prepare for when the Andy or Mateo Kehler; and Steve Food Venture Center will not start food business incubator finally opens Patterson, executive director of the Alan Langmaid is the facilities wastewater operator, wanted to do a manager for Northern Counties proposal but needed more informa- construction on its new 13,000 up in the Hardwick Industrial Park, Northeast Vermont Development square-foot facility this year, but perhaps next summer. The advisory Association. Health Care, the non-profit organi- tion. Bean said it gave a higher zation that oversees the Hardwick proposal than the current operator of while it does not have any walls yet, board is a who’s who of area agricul- Last week’s meeting was more of it does have a new board. turalists: Andrew Meyer; Pete the meet-and-greet type, but Norder Area Health Center and other area the water department, Simons Oper- health care providers. Langmaid ating Systems, a few years ago. In an According Bryan Norder, the Johnson; Monty Fischer, executive said he has a good feeling coming out. Venture Center’s project director, director of the Center for An Agricul- was on-site briefly Friday during a earlier interview, Bean said this See VENTURE, Page Twelve respite from the rain, hoping that would have to be put out to compet- would have been the day to break itive bidding for him to feel inclined ground. Instead, workers started to agree with it. Monday, with the number one goal “We’ve kind of redefined the vil- Judge Presents County Tax of getting the foundation in before lage with the wastewater the ground freezes. department,” said Pitkin. He ex- Langmaid acknowledged it is pressed the idea the strict Budget, Urges Town To unusual to begin work this late, but boundaries set in the village charter noted five years ago Northern Coun- no longer match the village district, ties started deep into the 2004 which has grown with the wastewa- calendar when it built its dental cen- ter district. Oppose Court Consolidation ter in Hardwick. The town has been considering by Tommy Gardner judges in the northern counties. almost $2,500 less than was budget- “We didn’t start work on the den- Caitlin Manning, 6, of Cabot, works with clay on a manual for a number of years extending the HARDWICK — Caledonia The Caledonia County budget is ed for this year. The biggest financial tist’s office until the first week in potters wheel as Cabot’s K-12 art teacher Ruth Kaldor guides water department to Lower Cabot. County Assistant Judge Roy Vance paid for primarily by taxes from the driver appears to be a drop in the December,” he said. her through it. The clay workshop was one of five different The trustees surveyed the 25 possi- stopped by the last Select Board 17 towns. Last year, Hardwick con- amount of money budgeted for legal Aside from the usual host of subjects instructed by Kaldor in the After School Art Pro- ble properties for hook up to the water meeting to present the proposed tributed $18,700 of its taxes to pay services. Since the sheriff’s depart- paperwork and permitting delays, gram. The final one will be holiday card making on Dec. 2. system a few years ago and found county tax budget. While he was for the county budget. ment moved into the courthouse, the new health care facility site at the (photo by Vanessa Fournier) only six responded they were inter there, he urged the town to oppose The proposed budget for fiscal officers have been able to provide base of Slapp Hill posed unique chal See MERGING, Page Four plans to reduce the number of side year 2010-2011 rings in at $407,576, See JUDGE, Page Eleven See CENTER, Page Five Page Two The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, November 25, 2009 Apixia Way Accepted With Caution by June Pichel Cook Sterner were on the board. Gravel, money the taxpayers pay if we (town) sent a letter to the state.” WOLCOTT — The Select Board Hammel, and Houle no longer serve have to do it.” Town Clerk Linda Martin, in a voted to accept Apixia Way as a and were replaced by Bjerke, Kurt Sterner explained he was asked separate interview, affirmed Wolcott Class 3 highway with a caveat: if Billings and Mark Drew. to “sign off on the road as Class 3” has “never had a state inspection on the state finds within a reasonable In July 2008, 18 landowners and and subsequently called the state. roads.” She said two public hearings time the road is not up to Class 3 other entities with property interests He reported the town can add a road were held. standards, the board will revisit the adjoining Apixia Way and turn- to the town’s data base without state “We never had a state inspec- site and discuss the upgrade with around were notified of the board’s certification. tion of town roads,” she said. “We board chair Fred Martin. The pri- intention to lay out a town highway. “Wolcott has always added roads should have confidence in our road vate road and turnaround were A site visit and hearing were held on to the data base,” Sterner said, foremen that they know what a developed by Martin. Aug. 6, 2008; no damages were as- “When they added the road, they just Class 3 standard is.” Vice chair Ryan Bjerke acted as serted by any parties involved. The chair of the board’s meeting, held official report states Apixia Way earlier in November, while discus- would not be opened as a Class 3 town sion and voting to accept Apixia Way highway until it was brought up to and turnaround ensued. Martin re- A76 standards and the board signed cused himself from the discussion a certificate of opening. New Trustee and voting. He provided information In October 2009, former road on the road’s history and Class 3 sta- foreman Claude Cross certified Apix- tus when asked. ia Way was brought up to Class 3 Select Board minutes from June standards and staked the turn- Added To 4, 2008 indicate the board agreed around. Board member Billings upgrading Apixia Way to a Class 3 questioned if Cross were trained to highway and creating a turnaround determine the road was up to Class 3 benefited the town’s highway depart- standards and felt the state should Library Board ment. Martin agreed to upgrade the do the certifying. road and create the turnaround on “What if the state comes back by June Pichel Cook ness, she said, “We are fortunate to his property at his expense. The turn- and says it is not up to Class 3 stan- GREENSBORO — Voters in less have someone stepping forward around would be deeded to the town. dards,” Billings asked. than an hour Monday evening ap- and willing to be the chair of the Prior to 2008, town equipment Bjerke asked Martin who does proved increasing the number of library trustees’ board. You need to Volunteers Lorraine Hill, left, Mary Lou Rylands-Isaacson, Hardwick Area Food Pantry used private property as a turn- give the final “stamp of approval.” Greensboro Free Library trustees to be grooming a successor in any or- coordinator Angela Grace, and Stan Ainsworth check the boxes prepared and delivered around at the junction of Wing Road Martin explained the road is 21 feet six at a special Town Meeting. Ed- ganization.” Saturday for 80 families. Need this year is heavy. (See story, Page 1). and Apixia Way. Prior to the turn- wide and up to standards with a turn- ward Stehle, who has been attending Questions were raised of having (photo by Vanessa Fournier) around being created on Apixia Way, around 30 feet x 50 feet, which is the trustees’ meetings for the past an even number of trustees and the town trucks were encroaching on the staked out. He said the road foreman year, was elected unanimously to potential for evenly divided votes. Davidson property. Former road has always determined if a road serve on the board. Herrick felt it was essential to build foreman Tim Shedd used a turn- meets the standards. In a telephone interview, Steh- a consensus on a board, and a 3-3 split around at the end of Apixia Way, and Billings suggested the road could le said, “I am honored to be able to would show a problem on an issue. the board agreed to accepting it as a be made a Class 4 road, which allows serve on the board of the Greensboro Trustee Aaron Kromash opposed town highway when the road was the town to plow it, until the state de- Free Library. From what I have adding another trustee to the board. Board Gets Boost For Double brought up to Class 3 standards. termines if it meets Class 3 seen, it is a very fine board. I am He noted an even number of trustees The board has changed since standards. Referring to future re- impressed with the library as an in- was not a good idea and pointed out 2008. Lucien Gravel, Pam Hammel, pairs if the state found the road didn’t stitution and hope to keep it it would be more difficult to convene, Marquis Houle, Martin, and Arlo meet standards, Billings said, “It’s flourishing as it is.” increasing the number needed for a Duty With Many Meetings Board chair Stephanie Herrick quorum from three to four. In a pre- explained why the proposal to in- vious letter to the Gazette, he by Tommy Gardner police, road crew and administrative hired agreeing to stay at the depart- crease the number of trustees was indicated he did not feel the special HARDWICK — The Select Board budgets. This will help shorten the ment for two years. If they break the put forward. She has served as chair Town Meeting was appropriate. decided to slightly change the rules “marathon” budget sessions in De- contract, they are required to reim- since October 2006; treasurer, since Stehle holds a bachelor of sci- governing how its members get paid, cember and January, he said. burse the town for the training. Art Ambassador March 2008; and clerk of the works, ence degree from the University of saying nowadays, elected officials Cornish said the police group contin- Brown also grilled the chief about since November 2007. Pittsburgh and master of arts are expected to do more than simply ues to look at possible places for a new the amount of information the de- Herrick indicated her intentions from Columbia University. He attend two meetings a month. police facility, and is preparing to partment was providing the local are to step down as chair, and Stehle taught at the Lawrenceville Normally, each member receives look at employee scheduling. media. The police log in the Gazette indicated his willingness to serve in School in New Jersey for 39 years used to be bigger, Brown said, and he Zig-Zags Travels a $1,000 stipend each year, but the Hardwick Police Chief Joe that position. She pointed out the and served as chair of the history LaPorte updated the board on the was curious whether that was due to length of time Clive Gray served as department before retiring. He old policy stated the amount could be by Tommy Gardner reduced to any member who “abuses status of potential new officers. “a change in policy or just less activ- chair of the Greensboro Land Trust was on the library committee and Three candidates, out of nine inter- ity.” LaPorte responded he has been HARDWICK — “Irritations get and how long Jenny Stoner served as director of day students. the policy,” by missing meetings or into the shell,” Ibiyinka Alao said. “If being lax in their duties as elected of- viewed, have been sent letters, working to disseminate more infor- chair of the Greensboro Historical Stehle is a member of the GFL asking them to go to the police acad- mation to the public, but with an there are irritations, the only reme- Society. finance and long-range planning ficials. Town Manager Rob Lewis dy is to make a pearl.” said the new policy would take into emy and undergo training, tests and understaffed force, spending time “People are willing to do the work committee. He is a member of the psychological analyses. LaPorte said writing press releases takes away Ibiyinka, 34, is Nigeria’s official on the boards,” Herrick said, “but Board of Trustees of the Greensboro consideration all the extra time spent ambassador of art, a job that takes in meetings during budget sessions, he will probably send two candidates from time spent doing other police don’t want to be the chair.” United Church of Christ and Pleas- to the full-time training, which starts work. the painter to far flung places such Referring to Stehle’s willing- ants Fund Committee. and time spent on various side com- as Hawaii, Missouri and Hardwick. mittees. in December, and one to part-time The Gazette has been asking training, which starts in January. LaPorte for more incident reports, as While in Hardwick, Ibiyinka used the Speaking of committees, board description of an oyster forming a members Tod Delaricheliere and Brown asked whether there was required under the public record law, by Tyler Molleur a concern for paying to train that and more reports have been trickling pearl as an illustration of how art can WEATHER WATCH Shari Cornish gave brief updates on, take the bad and make it good. respectively, the finance task force many officers at a time — the full- in the past couple weeks. But [email protected] time academy lasts 16-17 weeks. LaPorte is adamant about withhold- “Artists can show things for what and the police task force. Delariche- they are,” he said. “But also what Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday liere said the finance team has been LaPorte noted full-time officers are ing certain information. He told the required to sign a contract when See BOARD, Page Four they could be.” hammering out the details of the Hardwick wasn’t on Ibiyinka’s agenda on his first trip to Vermont, but last week he visited the GRACE gallery. He had been showcasing his pieces at the Art Gallery in Stowe Notice Of Zoning Violation Partly Mostly cloudy Rain likely changing to Snow likely, tapering Partly sunny with over the week, and heard there was an art gallery about 25 miles up the sunny with 30% mixed sleet and snow to snow showers late. 30% chance of chance of rain or late. Light to moderate Total snowfall of >3” snow showers road that shared a name with his cen- snowfall possible. terpiece artwork, titled “Grace.” snow showers possible. Stands As Served, Court Rules Hi: 48 Hi: 48 Hi: 44 Hi: 34 Hi: 33 “Grace,” the painting, depicts a Lo: 33 Lo: 32 Lo: 27 Lo: 19 Lo: 17 by June Pichel Cook sion permit. One parcel was sold to take care of all legalities and have the scene bursting with color and pat- BERLIN — At the outset of the Jim Roberts and a second parcel to deeds written and recorded. terns, dancing women and children, Date High Low Rain Snow On grnd Date High Low Rain Snow On grnd Environmental Court Hearing last Masse. The land transactions were Masse testified the property he and a figure stitching a quilt that 11/16 42° 26° 0.00" 0.0" 0" 11/20 52° 41° 0.37" 0.0" 0 week, Judge Thomas Durkin made it understood as boundary line adjust- received had to be merged with his reaches back toward the horizon. The Ibiyinka Alao, Nigerian Ambas- 11/17 46° 23° 0.00" 0.0" 0" 11/21 45° 35° 0.00" 0.0" 0 property to provide access, otherwise clear he would rule only on the notice ments under former zoning work stretches nearly 10 feet across, sador of Art 11/18 46 24 0.00" 0.0" 0" 11/22 45 28 0.00" 0.0" 0 it was landlocked. Several days pri- ° ° ° ° of violation of Wolcott’s zoning by- administrator Joe Ingram. and the eye cannot help but be ma- (photo by Tommy Gardner) 11/19 51° 25° 0.00" 0.0" 0" Weekly 52° 23° 0.95" 0.0" 0 laws issued to Ronald Masse. The The deeds for the transfer of prop- or to the recording in 2004, he said, nipulated by the dizzying sense of After November has treated us to sunny and mild weather, things will start to go court hearing was held on Masse’s erty were written by Select Board Town Clerk Linda Martin and Assis- movement in the piece. Ibiyinka, in the globe. Shortly thereafter, he was appeal of a Development Review member Arlo Sterner. Language in- tant Town Clerk Belinda Clegg downhill by the end of the holiday week. Low pressure from the Great Lakes region his brief visit to the GRACE gallery, named Nigeria’s Ambassador of Art, will merge with a coastal system to bring a widespread significant precipitation Board decision that found him in vi- dicating the divided parcels were not complained zoning administrator described the whirlwind of events a job that has him currently living Ingram was “doing another bound- event starting Friday morning and ending Saturday afternoon. Because the storm olation of not obtaining a subdivision separate parcels but were being that informs his art, and a favorite full-time at the United Nations in is still four to five days away at press time, the track of the storm is still unknown. permit on a parcel purchased by sell- merged with existing parcels is not ary line adjustment.” Ingram pattern. Manhattan. He also hangs his hat responded to their question by ex- A track inside the coastline of New England would mean more rain than snow, but ers James Cochran Sr. and James in the deeds. Two years after the “The zig-zag is very popular, very and his traditional babariga (flowing a track just off the coast would mean a significant winter weather event. Monitor plaining state statutes allowed for Cochran Jr. transfer, a question was raised of the common,” he said. “But that is the robes) in Missouri, where his wife other weather sources for later forecasts. Durkin ruled the notice of viola- properties being divided without a boundary line adjustments even way life is.” attends college. He reports back to Selected Cities Holiday Travel Outlook: tion of Wolcott’s zoning bylaws would sub-division permit. though Wolcott’s zoning by-laws at Ibiyinka talked about the impact the Nigerian Ministry of Information Sn - Snow Cl - Cloudy Pa - Partly Sunny Ra - Rain stand as issued and not be reversed. Title was cleared on one parcel the time did not “spell out” boundary of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, in of his travels. Su - Sunny Mx - Mix Wd - Wind He made no ruling on the remaining when Roberts processed a sub-divi- line adjustments. which the governing Hutu tribe Travels have taken him as far City Wednesday Thursday Friday two other points in Masse’s appeal: sion permit. Masse and Cochran Masse said, “The transaction had killed between 500,000 and 1 million west as Hawaii, and Vermont is as far Boston Pa, 49/35 Cl, 50/36 Ra, 49/32 whether there was credible evidence almost processed a sub-division per- been approved as a boundary line Tutsis in the span of about 100 days. Northeast as he has traveled. Some- Buffalo Pa, 54/33 Ra, 52/32 Mx, 46/27 supporting an agreement with the mit at the same time; however, the adjustment. I had nothing to do with But he didn’t talk about the grim times, he spends enough time in one Caribou Pa, 46/29 Pa, 47/31 Mx, 41/26 sellers that Masse would subdivide application was withdrawn when the it. I didn’t subdivide it.” details of the massacre; instead Ibiy- place to be able to set up an easel and New York Pa, 55/40 Cl, 54/37 Ra, 55/35 Washington, DC Cl, 61/43 Ra, 63/45 Pa, 54/39 the property he purchased from town would not accept a survey com- Cochran Sr., in his testimony, inka spoke of a resultant idea that art paint. Other times, like when he vis- them; and whether by law the Co- pleted for the Roberts’ parcel to be said his understanding of the land could be a gateway out of war. Art- ited Hardwick, he is in town for about chrans are responsible for obtaining used for the Masse parcel. transfer transaction was Roberts ists “can share art as a tool to heal” an hour. He chatted with GRACE a subdivision permit for the proper- At the court hearing, Masse wanted a corner piece of property, wounds left by war, he said. members Kathy Stark, Mimi Smythe ty sold to Masse. maintained he could not sub-divide about 4 acres, and Masse wanted a A university-trained architect, and Carol Putnam. It was Putnam The sale of property on Manley property he didn’t own at the time, parcel in back, about 10 acres, to Ibiyinka turned to painting shortly who brought Ibiyinka to Hardwick, Road from James Cochran Sr. and Jr. and proper permits should have been expand pastureland. after the Rwandan massacre. In 2001 after the artist and her husband hit to Masse took place in 2004. The done by Cochran. Cochran maintains Cochran testified, “I didn’t want he won a United Nations art contest it off over breakfast, talking about Cochrans split two parcels from a he spun off the 10-plus acres to Masse See NOTICE, Page Four that attracted 61 artists from around “Grace” and GRACE. larger tract without a DRB sub-divi- with the agreement Masse would Ibiyinka was asked whether his travels give him ideas for his works. His face lit up as if he had heard a Faith In Action Application question he has not yet heard in his globe-trotting. He pointed to the cen- Left On The Table ter of “Grace,” where, sitting prominently in the foreground, is a by Will Walters for capital expenses related to its re- monarch butterfly. There are no ~ SCRAP METALS ~ CABOT — A public hearing on quest before the Select Board for use Monarchs in Nigeria, he said; he dis- four grant applications was held Nov. of the Masonic Hall for new office and covered the model for this butterfly 19 by the UDAG committee with no community space. in America, in Missouri. ~ TRASH $3.50/BAG ~ public input on three of the requests. Member Gary Katz raised the Perhaps a maple leaf will show up The committee met with its newest issue of whether the Select Board had in a future work. Nov. 24- Dec. 1 member, Jeannie Johnson, present. made any agreement on use of the The artist hosted a reception in Rev. Bill Cobb of Faith in Action Masonic Hall. He questioned wheth- Stowe Monday night, and some of RECYCLABLES The Willey's Store Greensboro submitted a revised proposal to the er the committee should approve the Ibiyinka’s Nigerian entourage pre- committee, which had requested one application if there is no commitment pared a buffet with food from his at its last meeting. The committee from the town. country. The painting, “Grace,” ex- We accept most at Betty Crocker Yoplait Ocean Spray tabled the application then because Cobb told the committee the Se- tends almost the width of the room; Cake Mixes Yogurts Cranberry Drinks it listed a number of operating ex- lect Board voted the previous night the postcard invitation Ibiyinka NO CHARGE penses that are not permitted under to spend $4,800 toward preparing the handed out has the painting reduced ¢ $ $ the UDAG plan. The new proposal building for Faith in Action to move 99 18.25 oz. 2/ 1 4-6 oz. 2/ 5 64 oz. to mere inches. Up close, the patterns listed only capital expenses. in. This was questioned by members take over, the zig-zag, the cubes. with trash drop-off The request by Faith in Action is See FAITH, Page Eleven The texture is also prevalent, Campbell's Nabisco Folger's with the various uses of quilting tech- niques, illustrating a point Ibiyinka We provide both container and Gravy Snack Crackers Ground Coffee was making while visiting Hard- $ $ $ HARDWICK MEMORIAL TREE 10.25-10.5 oz. 7-10 oz. 10.3-11.3 oz. wick. The quilting process, he said, regular pick-up service 3/ 2 2/ 4 2/ 5 Tree Lighting: Sunday, December 6 is what separates us from the ani- In memory of ______(please print) mals. The quilting process, he said, Pepperidge Farm Campbell's Cream of Gold Medal takes several individual components We do "Demolition" #Bulbs, at $2.00 donation each ______and brings them to one. Fruit Turnovers Chicken or Mushroom Soup Flour Return To: Hardwick Rescue Squad With art, Ibiyinka said, one can FREE ESTIMATES $ 49 ¢ $ 99 lose oneself. 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Ainsworth Police cited Ethan Perry, of not have an answer for the difference, but Mark Cote of Blow and Cote (which did the work) said told police she was parked at St. Hardwick, Nov. 19 for simple as- the vertical posts are on the sidewalk side of the road, and are designed to keep children from OF H1N1 VACCINE Norbert’s Church and a witness told sault. Perry is scheduled to appear in falling in the river. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) her a red vehicle with “776” on its Caledonia District Court in St. Hardwick Area Health Center currently has a limited Vermont plate struck her vehicle. Johnsbury on Dec. 21. supply of H1N1 vaccine (both injectable and nasal spray There were minor scratches to Yvonne Gelineau, of Hardwick, forms) available to registered patients, particularly those Ainsworth’s vehicle. The case is un- was arrested for suspicion of driving in the following high-risk categories: der investigation. while under the influence after fail- A burglary at a North Shore ing to stop at a sign and red light on • Pregnant women Road residence in Greensboro was re- South Main Street. The alleged in- • Household contacts and caregivers for ported Nov. 19. The burglary fraction occurred at 9:36 p.m., on children younger than 6 months of age occurred sometime between Nov. 7- Nov. 19. • Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel 19. Entry was gained by kicking in a Police reported a theft at the • All people from 6 months through 24 years of age door. Various tools, including a Mi- Flower Basket on Nov. 17. Someone kita Skilsaw and Mikita Saber saw, went into the store and took a jar Please call 472-3300 to schedule your vaccination. each worth $120, were stolen. 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Woodsmoke by Julie Atwood Letters From Readers

Fantastic Community Effort To the editor: our community and to be sure that “Let’s Talk Turkey” has been all of the students would enjoy a heard throughout the Hardwick Thanksgiving dinner. And boy did area for the last few weeks. Hard- you all come through and contrib- wick Kiwanis club, Hazen Union ute generously! Key Club and the Orleans South- With the help of Tim Hall of west Supervisory Union combined Hall’s Market and Lynn Delarich- their efforts to solicit turkeys to eliere of G U Family Market, supply the local food shelves for the turkeys were available to be pur- holiday season. chased at a reasonable price and This was a challenge started by storage was provided for donated Chris Potter and the WLVB radio turkeys until they are distributed station. Together, Kiwanis and to the food shelves. This was a true OSSU pledged to solicit 100 tur- community effort. keys. With the help of Hazen Key In these economically hard Club, you have responded to that times it is wonderful to see so many pledge by contributing over 225 folks in the community come to- turkeys for the local food shelves for gether so successfully ensuring this holiday season. That is fantas- that all of us will enjoy a holiday tic! turkey and dinner together. The Hazen Key Club had a suc- We hope everyone will have a cessful fund raising Haunted Hay warm, safe and loving holiday din- ride and turned all of their profits ner. into turkeys. Kiwanis pledged 20 Connie Bellavance turkeys to start the drive. And OSSU OSSU got the word out to all of their Hardwick schools that they wanted to help Joe Wood others who were less fortunate in Hardwick Kiwanis Woodbury Wonderful Local Opportunities “VANISHING CREAM?” To the editor: in Hardwick, Greensboro and Kayla Phinney, right, a student at Sterling College, arranges pie Saturday evening (Nov. 14), I Craftsbury and the rest of the plates in the college’s kitchen, soon to be filled with crusts and squash had the rare privilege of attending Northeast Kingdom to have such filling. Several students from the University of Vermont work in the a concert at the New Jersey Per- talented artists as part of your background. The pies were distributed to area food pantries, schools forming Arts Center. The venue music lives and summer chamber and nursing homes. (courtesy photo) (2,650 seats) was sold out for a sin- series. gle performance by Itzhak Perlman As a long-time “visitor” to Wood- RURAL RAMBLINGS and the New Jersey Symphony bury/Craftsbury, I wanted you to he/she can and doesn’t ask for Orchestra. Tickets were priced at know what wonderful opportuni- Pies anything in return. up to $100 per seat. ties are available and affordable to Continued From Page One Gustavson coordinated the There, in the front section of the all of you without traveling 400 North And South Korea — make this holiday season a little project from the beginning of the orchestra, playing the cello, was miles and standing in line to obtain brighter for many people. harvest to the final cooking, baking, Frances Rowell. This past summer, a ticket to hear your local stars! Permanent Separation? Gustavson said ingredients come and delivery. She worked with Ster- I attended a concert at the Hard- How lucky you all are! from farms and producers that sell by Daniel A. Métraux nations have gone off in entirely different ling College local foods coordinator wick Town House at which Frances Gail Dunlap Reuben products to the public; the baking and Today, while we are debating whether to send directions. South Korea is today a very vibrant Anna Schulz and coordinators Rowell performed. Tickets were Woodbury/Craftsbury cooking is done in a state-inspected Wendy Koenig and Anna Masovera another 40,000 or so troops to Afghanistan, modern nation — with high incomes and priced under $20. Convent Station, N.J. facility, the Sterling College kitch- from UVM. 50,000 US troops sit quietly in South Korea, perhaps the strongest democracy in East Asia. How very, very lucky you all are ens. She is the former kitchen “The project resonates with a lot working to prevent a renewal of hostilities with North Korea, on the other hand, has become an manager at Sterling. Volunteers are of people,” Gustavson said. “We had North Korea. impoverished communist society that takes prepped on food safety and wear hair people who heard about it and sent It was 60 years ago next June when North great pride in its self-sufficiency while its nets when preparing the pies and checks. Others donated spices. With Korean troops came pouring south of the people starve. South Korea is a vital part of the soup. all the little pieces coming together, Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that divided the North world community while North Korea has Both the pie and soup recipes we could have done more, but we have Letters From Readers from the South. They pushed all the way south to managed to isolate itself from everybody except were adapted from chef Steven Obra- limited facilities and storage. The Hardwick Gazette encourages readers to Busan, only to be virtually destroyed by Gen. the Chinese, who have no desire to see a novich’s recipes used at Claire’s Pies and soup were delivered to Douglas MacArthur’s surprise entry at Incheon. vibrant united Korea sitting on its border. Restaurant. The soup, made with Craftsbury Academy, 15 pies; Hard- write letters to the editor. But when MacArthur foolishly took American While unity is certainly possible, the reality chicken stock from Pete’s Greens, wick Elementary School, 20 pies; We believe a newspaper should be a community forum for troops up to the Chinese border in North Korea, is that despite their common Korean heritage, was new this year. Gustavson said it United Church of Hardwick Commu- people to discuss and debate issues of the day. China suddenly entered the war, inflicting North and South Korea have evolved as very was frozen and is a way of giving be- nity Dinner, 25 pies; Hardwick Area terrible defeats on U.S. forces. Three years later, different cultural nations. Families are yond the holidays when people aren’t Food Pantry, 10 pies and 40 quarts Because we believe that accountability makes for a cease-fire was declared, but no peace treaty has permanently torn apart and the bonds that held thinking about donations. of soup; Greensboro Early Learning responsible debate, we will print signed letters only. ever been signed. them together are totally fragmented. The “The soup is a way of giving to the Center, 10 pies and 4 gallons of soup; Today, many journalists speculate when and differences between the two Koreas are simply food pantries,” Gustavson said. “Peo- Greensboro Nursing Home, 5 pies Be sure to include an address ple are generous during the holidays how the two Koreas will be reunited. Exactly 20 too great and the bitterness of the Korean war and 2 gallons of soup; Craftsbury and telephone number, too, so we can get in touch but not thinking that way later.” years have passed since the collapse of the Berlin (which killed 4 million Koreans) remains too Community Care Center 5 pies and to clear up any questions. In describing the project, Gustav- 2 gallons of soup; and Woodbury Wall allowed the reunification of Germany. great for unification. One must also realize that son said, “In these types of Calais Foodshelf, 10 pies and 20 If you have an opinion, send it to: Koreans have a long history of unity and are South Korea is one of the most densely populated collaborations, everyone gives what quarts of soup. among the most homogeneous cultures in the lands on earth. Unity with the North might open Letters From Readers world. So it seems natural that some day the two the door to over 20 million desperate North P.O. Box 367, Hardwick, VT 05843. Koreas will find unity. Koreans trying to pour into the South. The South Anyway, that’s the prevailing theory, but simply could not absorb this migration from the one-half inch insulation Cobb Or email to [email protected]. Merging planned to install would have little what if the Korean peninsula were to remain North. Continued From Page One divided? Strange as it may seem, this is a very No, we have two very different Koreas and effect on saving heat. real possibility. that’s the way its going to be for decades to come. ested in water service. Cobb was asking the Select Board A more recent survey has not been The two Koreas have remained totally to commit money to renovations of Métraux, a frequent visitor to known to be conducted. isolated from each other for nearly three the building. But Pitkin said that Greensboro, is professor of Asian Responding to extending the sys- generations. Koreans who remember a united there is only $4,800 left in the Mason- Studies at Mary Baldwin College. tem to Lower Cabot, Bean said “my ic Hall budget and it all goes to heat. Korea are a rapidly declining minority. Both MEETING MEMO only concern is it’s raising the cost up Gochey said it would take 1,500 gal- Upcoming Public Meetings here,” referring to the properties in lons of oil to heat the building for the village itself. winter at an expense of up to $5,000. “I think it’s definitely worth look- Gochey said he was planning to Wednesday, Nov. 25 p.m. Old Schoolhouse Common ing into,” said trustee Ed Fox. He drain the building and shut it down Hemmens noted a curious observa- better than advertised,” Lewis said. •Hardwick Area Community suggested setting up an exploratory for winter. He also questioned how Board tion that seemed to have eluded Town Energy coordinator Nancy Coalition, 6 p.m. 64 North Wednesday, Dec. 2 committee to put a plan together be- the building could be opened to the Continued From Page Two many people: one side of the bridge Nottermann briefed the board on Main St. •Agency of Natural Resources fore going to the public. Affirmative public before it was brought up to board he does not want to jeopar- has vertical steel poles at short in- various energy topics, including votes in both the town and village Agri-Mark Whey Permit dize cases by making information code for accessibility. He said the tervals, but the other does not (see many from a recent brainstorming would be needed to have the Legisla- ramp in the front was rotting and Thursday, Nov. 26 Hearing, 6-9 p.m. Twinfield public that he is not required to re- related photo). Union School session hosted by Hardwick Area ture approve the merger. needed to be replaced and there was Happy Thanksgiving lease, namely details about Lewis received kudos from Transition Town. There may be •Wolcott Select Board, 6 p.m. One issue that will need to be no handicapped bathroom. ongoing investigations. Brown after it was announced two about $250,000 in grant money avail- Monday, Nov. 30 Town Offices addressed, Fox said in a later inter- Cobb said the state inspector told “I’m not going to just tip off the residents on the far south end of able for numerous energy-efficiency view, is the value of the land and •Cabot School Board, 6 p.m. •Calais Conservation Commis- bad guy we’re investigating,” him the ramp did not need to be re- town, Robert Perreault and Wilfred projects. Notterman also said she physical plant of the water depart- placed until spring and did not offer Cabot School sion, 7 p.m. Town Offices LaPorte said. Salls, are hooked up to the town and officials from Craftsbury and •Cabot School Board Budget •Hardwick Electric Commis- ment and how the village taxpayers, availability of a handicapped rest In his report to the Select Board, water supply. The two men com- Greensboro were considering form- who paid to build it, will be compen- Meeting, 7 p.m. Cabot School sion, 7 p.m. Hardwick Electric Lewis essentially crossed two major room “until phase two.” Gochey found plained of poor water pressure, and ing a “clean energy district.” sated by the town for the assets. the lack of code compliance for acces- •Calais Select Board, 7 p.m. Department infrastructure projects off the list. the town agreed to maintain the Brown suggested Nottermann Faith In Action Presents Plan Calais Elementary School Thursday, Dec. 3 The South Main Street water line sibility to be unacceptable. water line in the future if the men find a project that can qualify for The Select Board was presented “We have a budget we can’t •Hazen Union School Board, 7 replacement project came in under took care of the initial installation. grant funding. with a schematic floor plan by Rev. change until March,” said Pitkin. Tuesday, Dec. 1 p.m. Hazen Union School budget he said, $5,000 less than the es- “(It) is complete and operating Bill Cobb of how Faith in Action “We can’t make money appear until •Walden School Board, 6 p.m. •Hardwick Select Board, 7 p.m. timated $535,000 cost. The only change would like to modify the Masonic Hall from the original plan was workers Town Meeting.” Walden School Memorial Building if the board agrees to rent it to the Cobb suggested the town borrow •Woodbury School Board, 6 •Marshfield Development Re- decided to replace the sidewalk along justment is not as involved and would organization. He also presented some South Main from pavement to con- Notice the money. He said he wants to be p.m. Woodbury Elementary School view Board, 7 p.m. Old School- Continued From Page Two be processed through Martin, where- quotations on fire code material and able to use the building by the end of •Cabot Select Board, 7 p.m. house Common crete. Lewis said there was not a as a sub-division permit would have labor to complete the renovations. significant cost difference, plus “it’ll to spend any money of my own and December. Willey Building to be processed through the Develop- Cobb included a payment of rent Member Ted Domey responded •Calais Planning Commission, Agenda for meetings are last longer and it looks nicer.” time chasing around for all the legal ment Review Board. In either to the town of $3,000 per year for the The Wolcott Street Bridge is fin- to Pitkin’s question for his opinion 7 p.m. Calais Elementary School available prior to meetings, usu- documents. Sterner was fence view- process, a survey for the Masse par- use of the building, which he said was with “the concept’s alright but I don’t ally at the town clerk’s or ished, but the state engineer will er for the town and forester. All I based on the amount the Cabot Coa- •Craftsbury Select Board, 7 not sign off on the span until next cel would be required. see the money.” p.m. Town Offices superintendent’s office, or by wanted it to be was legal.” “A boundary line adjustment lition pays for use of the meeting room Cobb finished by saying “let me calling a board or committee spring after he determines the •Marshfield Select Board, 7 About withdrawing the sub-divi- would be the cheapest way,” zoning in the Willey building. see how the numbers work.” chair. bridge remains sturdy through the sion permit application, Cochran “We can’t rent it for $300 a winter. Board member Kathleen administrator Martin said, “and The board took no action and will said, “I was going to be responsible for showing the Masse parcel and how month,” said member Larry Gochey. wait for a revised proposal. a $5,000 survey, that is why I with- it relates. With a sub-division, it has Pitkin questioned why there was The Select Board set Dec. 1 as its drew. I’m not paying that kind of to go to a public hearing.” no budget amount presented for next meeting, changing the date of its THE money when I didn’t get that much for Martin said he was saddened by wastewater, heat or water expenses. regularly warned meeting because a He also questioned the proposal on the land. The agreement with Rob- the whole thing because he hoped to member could not attend. The meet- insulation for the building, saying the Hardwick Area erts and Masse was they would take help them through the process but ing is open to the public. 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Dateline: South Africa Not A Bad Start Learning To Blend The International Game by Sawyer J. Connelly up studying, says, “Sawyer, you’re going to be Each region brings its own style. The JOHANNESBURG — As I struggle to pry late.” I jump out of bed, grumpy. “I’m up!” I put Senegalese, Malians, and other West Africans myself free from the grasp of my bed, Osseynou on a pair of shorts lying in a pile of dirty laundry, bring flare with their footwork and finesse. The comes and bangs on my door, “Sawyer get up!” dig through the pile for a pair of stiff, dirt colored Ugandans, Kenyans, and other East Africans “I’m up!” I shout back. It’s 5 in the morning and socks, and put on a grass stained T-shirt. I bring composure and technical awareness to the the sun is already sending brilliant streams of trudge out of my room toward the bathroom. pitch, but it’s unified through the game. light through my window. Others are emerging, sleepy eyed, from their A month and a half later and we’re ready to Ten minutes later, my roommate, already rooms. The smell of damp cleats and wet grass face a very skilled club team from Soweto. My hang in the hall. Smells like soccer, I say to team is dressed in simple black, cotton T-shirts, myself. As I brush my teeth, I exchange grunts, a the only item that unifies us. None of us have rather barbaric form of good morning, with my matching shorts, half of us don’t own shin- teammates. Minutes later we’re making our way guards, and a few kids don’t even have cleats. up to the field, shoulders hunched and heads The team from Soweto is dressed in somewhat down, silent. old, but spiffy green and white striped It’s the first day of practice and Coach is uniforms. Their players are calm and have been waiting for us at the top of the eighteen, together for years, many of them, their entire standing straight, arms behind his back. We line lives. For most of the kids on my team, this is up on the touchline, the 20 of us. I think to their first proper soccer match. I can tell, myself, “As much as I am going to hate these though, they aren’t nervous, they are excited. 5:30 practices, what a privilege” and then we Paul runs out onto the field without his start. shinguards, and Mulick forgets to put on his Senegal, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Sudan, jersey, running out wearing a white T-shirt. Nigeria, Mali, Ghana, Liberia, Uganda, Minutes later, butterflies still rampant in Tanzania, Zambia, Ivory Coast, Botswana, my teammates, the game is underway. For the South Africa, Burkina Faso, and the United first 15 minutes, it’s a mess. Kick and run on States. A pan-African team plus myself. In high our side as we are pounded by attack after school, I had the privilege of playing soccer with attack from the Soweto team. The back four kids from all over the world, but I never had hold strong and with time, our game starts to Osseynou Diome, of Senegal, left, Sawyer Connelly, of the United States, center, and more than three nationalities represented at one settle and we look more like a team. I’m Githora Thuku, of Kenya, right, set up an international defense against a Sowetoan club time on the team. I never dreamed I’d be playing amazed. I expected our play to be sporadic for soccer team in a recent game. with 15. the entire game. Thirty-five minutes in, Githiora wins a Malick lines up to take the kick. Calm tackle in the back and plays a long driven ball and composed he takes a step and hits it, but toward the top of the 18. Paul takes it gracefully it lacks power and is an easy save for the Freddy Mulli, of Kenya, turns toward the play as out of the air on one foot. He lets it bounce once Soweto keeper. The final minutes trickle teammate Balebedi Lekgathanye, of Botswana, moves as the keeper comes out and then blasts it. With down and the ref blows the whistle to signal in. Ousseynou Diome, of Senegal, in back, looks upfield perfect arch, it curves over the keeper’s the end of the game. We shake hands and to see who else is coming. outstretched hands and into the back of the walk off the field. To my surprise, everybody goal. We go wild. is smiling and laughing. We all wanted to The Sowetoans recover from their shock win, but for the 20 of us, coming from all over, quickly and quicken their play in the last 10 we realized a 2-1 loss to a very skilled team minutes. Passes are laced together with such wasn’t a bad start. speed that our defenders are left turning in Connelly, a resident of Hardwick, circles. Five in a row and there’s a striker began playing soccer when he was 4. coming at me with the ball. He cocks his leg as if to shoot and I step hard. Thirty-five yards out. I should have known better, but he sold it well. He steps by me and Osseynou steps to him, but it’s too late. He hits a perfectly placed bullet to the bottom corner and it’s 1-1 at the half. The second half starts off as wild as the first, nerves are high and everyone’s touch is bad. The Soweto team takes advantage of this and strikes early on a well placed shot to the upper ninety. Both teams settle down, Soweto becomes more defensive in order to protect its James Earl Kiawain, of Liberia, right, lead and we continue to push forward. In the dribbles the ball as Sifael Sebastian 80th minute, Freddy takes on a defender down Ndandala, of Tanzania, watches. the line, turns him and beats him into the box, but the defender clips his heel and Freddy is sent sprawling face first into the pitch. He’s awarded a penalty and the prospect of tying, (photos courtesy of Sawyer J. Connelly) maybe even winning becomes a reality. Sifael Sebastian Ndandala, a student Freddy Mulli, of Kenya, in dark uniform, turns as two Soweto Caleb Azonsi, of Nigeria, volleys from Tanzania, takes aim at the ball players move the ball past him toward the goal. The referee, the ball while warming up during a recent game at the African in trousers and ball cap, runs to stay with the play. for a game. Leadership Academy.

rubble. ing two excavators on opposite sides the roller compresses it and soil ex- NCHC Executive Director Center There was still a concrete foun- of the hole. perts will test the soil composition Kevin Cooney announced the new World AIDS Day Program Continued From Page One dation left from the old buildings, and The next step is to raise the lev- for stability. health center in June. Even though MORRISVILLE — River Arts After the film, Jonathan Hines, a lenges. Two old buildings that were that is what workers are busying el of the floor as much as 5 feet. It is After that, the foundation will construction didn’t start when he hosts a World AIDS Day program from state wide advocate with the Vermont part of a lumber mill had to be demol- themselves with this short holiday painstakingly exact work. Not only be poured over the top, which is hoped, just getting shovels in the 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday. People With AIDS Coalition, will mod- ished and cleared out. Langmaid said week. All the concrete needed to be must the fill be a specific type and why Langmaid is hoping for mild ground this year is no small feat, The art students from Peoples erate a discussion and provide some he originally hoped to work with the removed, and workers will have to weight — blueprints show maxi- temperatures this weekend. Once especially since federal stimulus Academy will display the Peace Tiles, insight into AIDS in Vermont. Hardwick Fire Department and have widen the hole to accommodate the mum stone size and sieve size for the foundation is secure, he said dollars are attached to the project. 8x8 wooden tiles with a mixed media This event is aimed at teens, par- the crew burn the buildings as a train- 6,500 square-foot building. Workers dirt — but it must be rolled flat. The the building’s shell will be erect- The facility is estimated to cost $1.1 collage about AIDS. There will be a ents and community members; the ing exercise. That idea fell through, from Waterford-based Darrell rolling is done in many stages; for ed, putting workers inside for the million, $435,000 of which will be screening of the movie “A Closer Walk” discussion will be a frank talk about and so workers had to scurry to tear Mathews Excavating made quick every 12 inches of material added, winter. paid for by stimulus money. directed by Robert Bilheimer. The film AIDS and may not be appropriate for down the buildings and dispose of the work of the walls and floor, operat- encompasses the broad spectrum of the younger children. global AIDS experience while empha- This event is free of charge. Light sizing the basic themes of health, refreshments will be served. dignity and human rights. The Hardwick Gazette ~ Celebrating Our 120th Year! ~

Dueling diggers: Workers from Darrell Mathews Excavating, of Waterford, make short work of the hole that will become the foundation location for a new health center at the base of Slapp Hill. Construction began Monday, and workers are hoping the unseasonably warm temperatures will stick around long enough to pour the foundation. (photo by Tommy Gardner)

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David Matte, FIC Deb Wallens-Matte, FIC, LUTCF 1247 Walden Hill Road 1247 Walden Hill Road P. O . Box 88 P. O . Box 88 Danville, VT 05828 Danville, VT 05828 (802) 684-3371/(800) 400-3371 (802) 684-3371/(800) 400-3371 [email protected] [email protected] Page Six The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, November 25, 2009 A Musical Feast: THIS From Bach to Re-Bop GREENSBORO — A smorgas- bord of musical talent and style was relished Nov. 15 at the Greensboro United Church of Christ by an audi- ence as diverse as the performers, all supporters of Greensboro Wonder & Wisdom. One person said had the EE concert been in New York, tickets W K would have been $150. Don Knaack, “The Junkman,” mornings. Help with childcare and mileage. was the master of ceremonies. He or- Thursday, Nov. 26 For more information call Julia or Lucinda MISC. ganized the concert to coincide with ¥FREE FAMILY LITERACY CLASSES at The Family Literacy Center, 888-6810. ¥THE VERMONT BOTANICAL his residency at the Lakeview Union for parents of children under 8 years old. ¥FIGURE DRAWING OPEN STUDIO, GARDEN, a place of beauty for School. A classically trained percus- Work on your high school diploma, GED every Tuesday, 6 to 8:30 p.m., River reflection and gardening inspiration; a sionist, he plays exclusively on or other educational goals, while learning Arts, Morrisville. Bring your own place for research, demonstration and recycled materials and brings the ways to help your young children materials, model available. Information: education about gardening for food and succeed. Classes meet Tuesday, 472-6908 or 888-1261. theory and joy of music along with a health; the history and diversity of local Wednesday and Thursday mornings. ¥INFANT/TODDLER STORY HOUR, sustainable, green message that is growing practices and protecting and Help with childcare and mileage. For Craftsbury Public Library, Tuesdays, 10 full of energy and fun. Shamapti and Pumun live at the Child Haven Home in Bangladesh. enhancing the environment as well as more information call Julia or Lucinda at a.m. Stories, songs, finger-plays and fun! Tony Acheson, musical minister A benefit dinner, fashion show and silent auction will be held for the providing a beautiful place for community The Family Literacy Center, 888-6810. Information: 586-9683. of the church, sang “Embryo,” an interaction open to the public year round. organization Dec. 5. (courtesy photo) ¥AREA AGENCY ON AGING for ¥LAMOILLE RIVER SWINGERS Contact Person: Charlie Nardozi, 863- original composition for piano and Northeastern Vermont’s Hardwick Office, Square & Round Dance Club, learn to 5251. voice. The lovely music and soulful open 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 3 p.m. Enter square dance, Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m., Music from Rock to Bach filled ¥TWIN VALLEY SENIORS, of Old words stitched the rich tapestry of through the rear door of the Merchant’s Peoples Academy Cafeteria, Schoolhouse Common, Marshfield. the complexity of humanity. the sanctuary of the Greensboro Indian Dinner Bank Building. Call for an appointment at Morrisville. Information: 888-5309, 644- Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from Cody Michaels introduced his United Church earlier this month 472-6525. 2850, 635-2346, or 533-7122. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. We cook on site every solo piano piece, “Listening to the at a fundraiser for Wonder & ¥DADS AND KIDS PLAYGROUP, ¥WORLD AIDS DAY PROGRAM, 5:30 To Benefit Child Haven Monday, and meals are prepared by Wisdom. (courtesy photo) Thursdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Family Center p.m., People’s Academy. Hosted by Wind,” saying it was inspired while New England Culinary Institute on HARDWICK — An Indian din- Haven logo. of Washington County, 383 Sherwood River Arts. An event for teens, parents working with the Wonder & Wiz Kids Wednesdays and Fridays. Suggested ner, sari fashion show and silent Wolcott poet David Budbill will Drive, Montpelier. Information: 262-3292 and community members. last winter and spring. His playing beautiful sound. donation for each meal is $3. We deliver auction at 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5 be the master of ceremonies and ext. 115. was sublime, fluid, and precise. Trish Alley said the purpose of Meals on Wheels to our homebound at Hazen Union School is a fundrais- Hardwick farmer and environmental ¥HEART AND SOUL SINGERS, meet Diana Levine and some of the Wednesday, Dec. 2 friends. Information: 426-3447. Greensboro Wonder & Wisdom is to er for Child Haven International. scientist Michael Lew-Smith, who Thursday evenings 6:30 - 8 p.m., River ¥MARSHFIELD PLAYGROUP, ¥BOOK SALE: Every day at the members of her band, the Re-Bops, inspire lives and communities of pur- The dinner will be prepared under has studied and performed exten- Arts Council, Morrisville. Formal singing Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Old School- Jeudevine Library, Hardwick. Library entertained with three songs. She in- pose and meaning by providing the direction of Sikander Rashid. sively on the Indian tabla drums, will experience not required. Information: hours: Mon. & Wed., 1-7 p.m., Tues. & vited younger members of the intentional, innovative, learning Rashid, formerly a physics teach- provide musical accompaniment. A 586-9912 RoseMary or 476-8947 Donia. house Common during Community Supper. For children birth to five and Thurs., 1 - 5 p.m. Fridays 10 a.m. to 5 audience to help with an adaptation opportunities in which people of all er at Hazen, is now the principal at silent auction will feature gift items ¥FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER, Holy their adults. Information: 476-8757 x113. p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to noon. 472-5948. of the classic rock hit, “Runaway,” re- ages discover who they are and are Leland and Grey Union School in from Asia, including singing bowls, Grounds Coffee House, 28 Mill St., ¥FREE FAMILY LITERACY CLASSES titled, “Dogs of Our Lives.” encouraged to realize their full poten- Townshend. a Tibetan mountain horn, a large Hardwick, 2 - 4 p.m. 00000000000000 for parents of children under 8 years old. In stirring contrast, world re- tial. Child Haven co-founder Fred wooden statue of the Green Tara and Work on your high school diploma, GED nowned organist and composer John Jessamine Levine, Tracy Cappuccino will give a brief update numerous local items. Friday, Nov. 27 or other educational goals, while learning Weaver pulled out all the stops for Wolters, Alexander Romanul, Leslie on the organization, which is based To help with the food prepara- ¥FREE COMMUNITY MEAL, Fridays, ways to help your young children “Fantasia and Fugue in G Minor” by 5:30 p.m., Holy Grounds, 28 Mill Street, HCTV To Host Campos and Randy Bulpin, Knaack in Canada and provides non-sectar- tion, serving, clean up, to donate an succeed. Classes meet Tuesday, Hardwick. Information: 441-4373. J. S. Bach on the church’s 19th cen- and Emily Lanxner offered addition- ian homes and education for some item or service to the silent auction, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. ¥FREE LIVE MUSIC, Fridays, 7 p.m., Interactive tury organ. The building al music after a break. 1,200 formerly destitute children in contact Beth or Rachel at the co-op at Help with childcare and mileage. For India, Nepal, Tibet and Bangladesh, 472-6020, Robin at 533-2296, or Holy Grounds, 28 Mill Street, Hardwick. reverberated with the massive and Information: 441-4373. more information call Julia or Lucinda at offers training programs for low-in- [email protected] The Family Literacy Center, 888-6810. Holiday Open come women, and has a home for Tickets for the event are at the ¥PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10 a.m., Craftsbury Public Library. Stories, songs ¥AREA AGENCY ON AGING for senior citizens. Buffalo Mountain Co-op, Galaxy Northeastern Vermont’s Hardwick Office, Bonnie and Fred Cappuccino Bookshop, the Greensboro Garage and art projects and fun! Information: House; Sign 586-9683. 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 3 p.m. Enter spent summers with their family in and Stardust Books. through the rear door of the Merchant’s Thanks For Wheelock in the early 1970s. While Cappuccino, who is a retired ¥HARDWICK PEACE VIGIL every Friday, 5-6 at the Hardwick Peace Park. Bank Building. Call for an appointment at Up Now there, they met East Hardwick’s Unitarian Universalist minister, will Come join us for any part of that hour. 472-6525. HARDWICK — Hardwick Com- The Holidaze Claire Fern (for whom Claire’s Res- present a sermon on Child Haven at Sponsored by the Hardwick Area Peace ¥STORY TIME at Jeudevine Memorial munity Television will hold a special taurant is named) and her husband, 10:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6 at the St. & Justice Coalition. Information: 533- Library in Hardwick, 10 a.m. This story interactive Holiday Open House by Julie Atwood ways shines. Eugene, “The Transplants” cartoon- Johnsbury Unitarian Universalist 7175. hour is on Giving Thanks. Stories of from 2-5 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 9, to With all the commotion • Noisy children are good sounds ist for The Hardwick Gazette. He Church. ¥STORY HOUR, Greensboro Free Thanksgiving, crafts, and a “thankful provide an opportunity for commu- around the holidays, sometimes to hear. designed the mother and child Child Library, Fridays, 10 a.m. Stories, songs, sotne” for each child. Open to preschool nity organizations, non-profits, local we forget just what we are grate- • Politicians are only human, they games, crafts and fun. 53 Wilson Street, and school aged children. Call for business owners, independent arti- ful for. The hustle and bustle of just get confused. Greensboro. Information: 533-2531. information: 472-5948. sans and all interested individuals, daily life, with all its grievances, • There are others less fortunate ¥SACRED CIRCLE DANCE, 2nd and [email protected] to find out how they can take advan- may cause one to overlook some of than you, so count your blessings. Holiday Open House 4th Fridays of the month, 7 - 9 p.m., ¥AMHERST COLLEGE PROFESSOR tage of what Public Access TV has to Danville Congregational Church, Hill the important things that mean • Worry about what you do have BROWNINGTON — The histor- and handmade paper ornaments cre- Ilan Stavans gives a talk called “Becom- offer. more than just a turkey on the and not what you don’t. Street, Danville. Music and dances from ing Americans,” exploring the impact that ic Samuel Read Hall House at the Old ated by visitors. Hot cider will be around the world. All dances taught; no During the open house, HCTV table. It is easy to get caught in the • A menu of manners is nice to pass Stone House Museum welcomes warmed over the fire in the kitchen, immigrants have had on American crew will tape brief interviews with craze of the holidaze, and some- around. partner necessary. Childcare for ages 3+ culture, 7 p.m., St. Johnsbury Ath- guests from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday and other tasty refreshments will be organizations that would like to times we need to wake up and • Laughter is good medicine, but (call first). Call Diana at (802) 684-3867 enaeum. Sponsored by the Vermont for the annual Holiday Open House. provided. Guests can help make for more information. share what they do with the commu- smell the turkey. sometimes crying has a better Musicians will play in the parlor, Christmas cookies, and there will be Humanities Council. nity. The resulting program will be ¥VERMONT BUSINESSES for Social Here are some thanks and cure. where the Christmas tree will be wreaths available for custom deco- Saturday, Nov. 28 broadcast the following week. The things to think about. • When your budget is tight, you decorated with strings of popcorn rating. ¥SANTA AT THE Green Mountain Mall, Responsibility Business Open Studio, interviews will be scheduled on a 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Concept2, 105 • Some food on the table is better can appreciate a turkey at 39 cents St. Johnsbury, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. first-come, first-served basis to fill a than none. a pound. ¥5TH ANNUAL GREAT GREEN Industrial Park Drive, Morrisville. Free maximum 3-hour program. • Castle or cave, home is better • Disney World is better than Ju- MOUNTAIN Bob Dylan Wannabe and open to the public. Pre-registration Pre-registration is necessary as than homeless. rassic Park. Contest, 7 - 10 p.m., Montpelier City Hall. appreciated: e-mail [email protected]. spaces are limited. Van Fleet To Exhibit At Claire’s • Bad times are followed by good • Never kill mockingbirds, they where she has her studio. Her art- To benefit Goddard radio station WGDR Information: (802) 862-8347 or The open house will also feature HARDWICK — Claire’s Restau- times; you just have to wait sing their hearts out for us to en- rant continues its exhibition work is included in numerous and Home Share of Central Vermont. www.vbsr.org. hands-on demonstrations of televi- awhile. joy. program with a new exhibit of paint- national and international public Tickets available at Riverwalk Records sion production equipment. ings by Vermont mixed media artist collections. and Bear Pond Books in Montpelier and HCTV will once again broadcast • It’s nice to be a human being in- • It’s nice when someone else L.A.C.E. and Exile on Main Street in EXHIBITS Janet Van Fleet. Her work often The paintings will be on view at the Hazen Union varsity girls and stead of a turkey. takes the dog out for a walk. Barre. ¥THE RELENTLESS EYE Global • When Jack Frost starts nipping • Donate to the nearest rescue makes a reference to political, envi- Claire’s from Nov 24-Jan. 19, 2010. Cellphone Photography 2009, through boys home games. Underwriting ¥6TH ANNUAL COUNTRY CRAFT spots are still available for local busi- at your nose, it’s nice knowing you squad. ronmental, and social issues. There will be an artist’s reception SHOW, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., 257 Western Nov. 28, Helen Day Art Center, 5 School Van Fleet was a founder of Stu- from 4-6 p.m., at Claire’s Monday. St., Stowe. Members nesses to sponsor a game. have plenty of heating fuel. • Children are worth our patience, Ave., St. Johnsbury School, St. • No matter how bad you may feel, it’s better to run out of anger. dio Place Arts, a community center For additional information, call Johnsbury. Information: (802) 274-3543. ¥LIZ KAUFFMAN: NEW PAINTINGS, To sign up for an interview at the for the visual arts located in Barre, 472-7053. ¥HOLIDAY CRAFTS FOR KIDS, 1 p.m., through Nov. 28, Helen Day Art Center, open house or for more information, someone else may feel worse. • Setting the table with fine chi- Jeudevine Library, Hardwick. Nancy Kish 5 School St., Stowe. call 472-5787, or e-mail • It’s nice to know your children na or paper plates is not of Agape Hill Farm leads a workshop •ISABEL’S EYES: Photographs from [email protected]. are safe; some are not. important; rather who sits at the felting Christmas tree ornaments from down the road & beyond, an exhibit of • Expensive shoes are not worth table is. llama fiber. Photographs by Isabel Weinger Nielsen, a dime if they don’t keep your feet • Find time to smell roses, their ¥CRAFTSBURY COMMON HOLIDAY Blinking Light Gallery, Plainfield. warm. fragrance is quite beautiful. MARKET, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Craftsbury Through Nov. 29. Gallery hours: Thurs., • Enjoy flowers on a table and re- The hectic activities around Academy gym. To benefit the Booster 2 - 6 p.m., Fri., Sat., and Sun., 10 a.m. - OUNTRY RAFTERS 6 p.m. Information: (802) 454-0141 or member those upon a grave. the festivities mean people care C C Club. Local products, arts and crafts, • Whether you choose to say grace and Thanksgiving may be the only www.blinkinglightgallery.com. silent auction, food table and more. at the table or not, you are free to time we can reflect such gratitude. Information: 802-586-2482. ¥HOLIDAY SEASON ART SHOW at RAFT HOW ¥KNITTY GRITTY, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., all Studio Place Arts, 201 N. Main St., make that choice. Good tidings or bad, we appreci- C S • Clothes on your back mean ate the difference. knitters all ages welcome to join for a day Barre, through Dec. 31. Gallery Hours: Saturday, November 28 of knitting, The Art House Gallery, Tues. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat., noon - you’re not naked. Life is not a bowl of cherries; Craftsbury Common. Want to make it a 4 p.m. Information: (802) 479-7069 or • Planet earth has not been invad- it’s more like a vat of grapes. Mix 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. regular thing? Come and tell us! 586- www.studioplacearts.com. ed by aliens. the bitter with the sweet and you 80 crafters 2545. ¥BUFFALO MOUNTAIN CO-OP Group • Wheelchairs carry good equip- get a fine bottle of wine. I’m grate- ¥HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, 10 a.m. - 3 Art Exhibition. Patrick Brooks, David ment. ful for its taste. NEW! Come have your picture Gomes, Angela Grace, local artists, p.m., Samuel Read Hall House, Old • When storms abate, the sun al- Happy Thanksgiving! taken with Santa! Stone House Museum, Brownington. Fun through November. Closing reception: the the whole family. Saturday, Nov. 28, 3 - 5 p.m. Refresh- Door Prizes • Bake Sale • Lunch ments. Christmas Raffle Sunday, Nov. 29 Jams • Mittens • Woodworking •TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT, to COMMUNITY Fleece Apparel • Soaps • Jewelry benefit The Vermont Fiddle Orchestra, doors open at 12:30 p.m., tournament Lotions • Lampshades • Quilts MEALS starts at 1 p.m., Canadian Club, 414 E. STEAL Dolls • Victorian Ornaments Montpelier Rd., Barre. Information: 802- ¥COMMUNITY DINNERS, Thursdays, Susan Green, of Marshfield, Photography 223-7697. noon, Hardwick United Church, became the librarian and di- Have Yourself A AND MUCH, MUCH MORE! donation. Sponsored by the Buffalo rector of the town’s Jaquith Monday, Nov. 30 Mountain Co-op. Information: 472-6020. Merry Little Christmas . . . St. Johnsbury School Library on Aug. 1. ¥THE BARRE-TONES, women’s chorus, ¥FREE COMMUNITY DINNER, Holy (photo by Vanessa Fournier) 257 Western Ave., St. Johnsbury 7 p.m., Alumni Hall, Barre Auditorium. Grounds Coffee Shop, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Free Parking • Free Admission Open to all women age 18 and over. Main St., Hardwick. Sponsored by the St. Johnsbury Area Lions Club ¥PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME, every ¥FREE WEEKLY COMMUNITY Monday, 10 a.m. Stories, puppets and SUPPERS, Wednesday, 6 - 7:30 p.m., songs, Jaquith Library, Marshfield. Marshfield. Old School House Common. •ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP, 6 ¥COMMUNITY POTLUCK DINNERS, p.m., Caledonia Home Health Care Plainfield Community Center, 4th Tues. Office, 161 Sherman Drive, St. of the month. Johnsbury. Everyone welcome. ¥FREE COMMUNITY SUPPER, open to Information: 748-8116. one and all, third Wednesdays at 6 p.m., HOLIDAY SALE! United Church of Craftsbury, on the Tuesday, Dec. 1 Common. Information: (802) 586-8028. ¥HARDWICK AREA FOOD PANTRY, Stardust Books and Cafe •WOMAN’S CELEBRATE RECOVERY, 7 West Church Street, adjoining St. Johns a “satellite” of the Galaxy Bookshop p.m., Tuesdays, Holy Grounds, 28 Mill St., Hardwick. Information: 441-4373. Church. Open Mon. noon - 2 p.m.; across from Craftsbury Common ¥FREE FAMILY LITERACY CLASSES for Thurs. and Sat., 9 - 11 a.m. Information: parents of children under 8 years old. Work 472-5940. on your high school diploma, GED or other 20% - 50% OFF educational goals, while learning ways to help your young children succeed. Classes THIS A DELICIOUSLY DELINQUENT HOLIDAY COMEDY! books & merchandise meet Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Best coffee in the NEK & espresso drinks too WEEK DEC. 4 - 6* AND 11-13 HARDWICK AT THE HISTORIC and the The Hardwick Gazette HYDE PARK OPERA HOUSE CRAFTSBURY COMMON HOLIDAY MARKET will publish announcements COMMUNITY Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m.; Sundays 2 p.m. of events of general interest Tickets: $18 Adult / $12 Student or Senior Craftsbury Academy Gym in the calendar. RTE. 100, MORRISVILLE, VT 05661 DINNER * HALF-PRICE Matinee on December 6! Sat., November 28, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Only minutes from Stowe! Information must be received by 5 p.m. Friday to be Every Thursday Tickets available ONLINE!! www.LCPlayers.com MOVIE GUIDE ¥ 888-3293 published the following week. Pick your own seats! NO additional fees! or call (802) 888-4507 WWW.BIJOU4.COM 12 - 1 PM FOR MOVIE REVIEWS AND PREVIEWS A "STEAL OF A DEAL" for Opening Night, December 4 ONLY: United Church BUY - TWO - 'STEAL' - ONE FREE! BARGAIN MATINEES Hardwick Buy two tickets, get another of equal or lesser value free! ONLINE orders must enter the 586-2200 Promotional Code "steal". PHONE orders must mention this ad. AT THE DOOR sales must AllAll showsShows $4.50 $5 before before 6 p.m. SUBSCRIBE present this ad at the Box Office window. The Hardwick Gazette, November 25, 2009 Page Seven ‘Threepenny Opera’ Brings Out The Best In Cast Polly, who is seduced by and then married to Macheath, much against REVIEW the Peacham’s objections. Juan Gonzales was the periodic commen- tator on the plot in the interludes, to by David K. Rodgers which he brought a particularly clear MARSHFIELD — Composer and steady voice. Adam Blachly of- Kurt Weill (1900-1950) and play- fered lively comic moments as Filch, wright Bertolt Brecht (1898-1956) a beggar working under the Pea- collaborated in writing The Threep- chams. Connor Walker had an enny Opera in 1928, which went on immediately commanding stage to great success, with over 4,000 presence and self-assurance in his performances in Germany alone part as the corrupt police commis- until the rise of Hitler in 1933. The sioner. His daughter, one of play was adapted from John Gay’s Macheath’s several wives, was well The Beggar’s Opera of 1728, which acted by Holly Nadel. was a humorous satire on Handel’s Other fine supporting actors and popular operas of the time in Lon- actresses in the cast were the mem- Hazen Forestry students , standing, from left, Brandon Thompson, don, but using low life as characters Skylar Grimes and C.J. Hill, and Levi Chase looking down, put the bers of Macheath’s gang, Erin Hall, Cabot kindergartener Jesse Mudgett, right, reads to rather than gods and the ruling Zack Perrault, Brenda Sicely and finishing touches on a shack they built on the Cabot Tree Farm for classes, and drawing on English multi-purpose use with their Cabot forestry operations. The shack is preschooler Will Talbert, left, during partner reading. The Chelsea Martin; the ladies of ill-re- exercise was in preparation for their Thanksgiving Feast folk songs for its melodies. pute, Betsy Leach, Katie Harrington, made from logs from the tree farm taken by Chase to GMTCC Forestry In the Weill/Brecht version, so- Julian Soberano, Mack The Knife, in Hardwick where he milled them for the building. program Nov. 24, for parents and guests. and Holly Nadel, one of his wives, Emlyn Croker, Danya Nadel and (photo by Vanessa Fournier) cial corruption is combined with jazz Chelsea Martin; the police, Michael (photo by Will Walters) and pop-oriented lyrics and rehearse for “The Threepenny Opera,” presented at Twinfield Domey and Josie Kennedy; and a rhythms. A revival in 1954 in New minister, Brendan Popp. Beggars York became the second longest run- Union School over the weekend. program has five other farms to go to (photo by Vanessa Fournier) included Corinne Austin, Taylor ning off-Broadway show (2,611 Cookson, Kait Davis, Hannah Neil- Students in the area. Continued From Page One nights), best remembered for the son, Tiffany Provenchal, Emerson When asked what the strangest farm. The Hazen group taught them request was during their time in tune Mack The Knife. mize each one’s strengths, while Pomeroy and Kirstyn Rinker. how to cut, bale and load trees. As Cabot, Chase said it was when a cus- The Threepenny Opera presents John Harrison ably conducted the 16 Members of the orchestra were formidable challenges in both its Chase pointed out, environmental tomer asked to have a tree cut on one piece orchestra. Miranda Carroll, Meg John, Ruby studies and forestry are similar, but vocal and orchestral score with their side only so he could put it flat against Julian Soberano as the immoral LaBrusciano-Carris, Emma Horow- different. a wall. frequent harsh, dissonant notes that anti-hero Macheath was brilliant, itz—McCadden, Wyatt Healy, In addition to Cabot, the Hazen almost require professionally always keeping in character as the Olivia Couture, Holly Nadel, Shya- trained singers and musicians to pull utterly charming but sometimes bru- mali Fink, Crystal Leclerc, Willa off. What was remarkable about the tal head of a gang of thieves. Ian Neal, Max Bronstein-Paritz, Stoke- students of the Twinfield Music De- Young was entirely convincing in his ly Diamantis, Kieth Gibson, Students To Attend partment and Drama Club was how portrayal of Mr. Peacham, a ruthless Alexandria Dickinson, Michael much talent they brought to this pro- exploiter of beggars. His equally Domey and Colin McCaffrey. duction in their three performances heartless wife Mrs. Peacham was The Twinfield Drama Club will Red Ribbon Tree Ceremony last weekend. Directors Peter Young artfully played by Elsa Engstrom, soon present another theatrical piece, MONTPELIER — Students in The students will join members and Naomi Flanders made excellent whose voice had admirable color and Shakespeare’s Hamlet, directed by the Hazen Union and Twinfield of the Vermont Victims Impact Pan- choices in their casting, getting the expressive phrasing. Lilli Broderick Tom Blachly, on Dec. 11, 12 and 13. Union schools’ Vermont Teen Lead- el, the Vermont Safety Education right person for each role to maxi- was impressive as their daughter ership Safety Program will attend Center, Gov. Jim Douglas, victims the 19th Annual Red Ribbon Tree and their families, the Governor’s Ceremony at the Statehouse Dec. 2. Highway Safety Program and nu- Leland Kinsey, writer in residence this month at Woodbury This event honors friends and fami- merous other partners. Elementary School, addresses the school children in a ly members who have been killed or There is a national effort to pro morning assembly. He worked with students in each Whimsy And Skill Abound injured in impaired driving crashes. claim December as “Impaired Driv- ing Awareness” month. This helps classroom throughout the week. (courtesy photo) focus efforts on the annual “Tie One At A Show Of Quilted Fabrics On” campaign, which encourages squares, stars and triangles, she also unity. Integral with this fine sense people to place red ribbons on vehi- experiments imaginatively with un- of color is the consistency of certain HONOR ROLL cles as a reminder to avoid impaired REVIEW usual border contours and subject predominant rhythms in the repeti- driving and practice safe driving matter, in particular some whimsi- tion of smaller elements, another strategies during the holidays, in- cal cats that are carefully integrated basic unifying force in her designs. cluding always wearing a safety belt. by David K. Rodgers Cabot School into the overall patterns. As she says, Among some of the pieces that First Quarter For additional information, call GREENSBORO — Sally Cabell the hardest part of quilt making is stand out are a medium sized rectan- Mike Clark at 472-6511 x118 at The Hangman of Craftsbury is currently showing initially choosing the fabrics to use gular quilt with multiple shapes that High Honors Hazen or 426-3213 x251 at Twinfield, ~ announces new hours ~ some three dozen of her quilted works or contact Vt Safety Education exec- in each piece from her large collection curve in on themselves in interlock- Grade 12, Ashley Ambroz, Dor Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10-4 • Thurs. 11-4 at the Greensboro Free Library, of samples accumulated over the past ing, dynamic ways, all in subdued Grier, Robert Lanphear; Grade 10, utive director Carol Rose at ranging from utilitarian pot holders, 22 years. colors like old calico prints. There is Aaron Bushey, Amanda Nash, 229-2949, email [email protected] Closed Sunday & Monday pillows and bed covers to more deco- What is remarkable about her a smaller quilted panel with a cat, its Rebecca Rossell; Grade 9, Daniel Watch for our Christmas Shop opening in December! rative wall hangings in a broad work is the consistent harmonies in back characteristically to us, looking Hoyne-Grosvenor, Timothy Mueller- variety of sizes and shapes. the tones of color she combines from out a window at a 19th Century vil- Harder; Grade 8, Carter Maxfield; Roger Shaffer While keeping to many of the tra- such diverse scraps of material, all lage scene. Another quilt has many Grade 7, Donavon Bigelow, Heidi 87 Main Street • Hardwick, VT 05843 •(802) 525-4405 ditional quilt forms of abstract coming together in a compositional dynamic overlapping squares tipped Cookson, Lyrica Stelle. on their points and projecting into the First Honor borders, having a lot of visual move- Grade 12, Gwen Considine, Brittany ment. French, Amber Graves; Grade 11, A tour de force is a larger bed quilt Tyler Placey-Noyes, Charlotte Robi- son; Grade 9, Mazie O’Connor, Cabell made for her mother, assem- Brooke Tetreault; Grade 8, Joseph bled from hundreds of small Ambroz, Wesley Ameden, Olivia triangles, each pattern only used Bellavance, Donaghue Burke, Lars twice throughout the whole Hammer, Ashley Maurice; Grade 7, work.This is a masterpiece of com- Kyle Celley, Gage Sironi, Emma plex design not to say patience and Artwork Stecker. 17-Plus Artists craftsmanship. Second Honors Other quilts that caught the eye Grade 12, Caitlin Celley, Robin Con- include a Halloween-themed one in sidine, Timothy Ksepka, Haylee Desiree Jewelry blacks, orange and blues, with pump- Smith, Dylan Tetreault; Grade 11, kins and cats. There is a long Trevor Banister, Sadie Marcotte, Hours: Open Thurs. - Sun. rectangular piece entitled “Sudoku,” Peydon Wright, Benjamin Younce; from noon - 6 p.m. having mysterious writing and Chi- Grade 10, Kelly Gochey, Cassidy through December 23 nese characters, which is very Kittredge; Grade 9, Camden Celley, beautiful and intriguing. A large Jay Deasy, Joshua Hough, Taylor The South Walden hexagonal quilt has abstract forms Kittredge; Grade 8, Darren Celley, built up from triangles skillfully jux- Shelby Marcotte, Nell McQueeney, Schoolhouse Gallery Mary Younce; Grade 7, Rebecca taposed with the more realistic (802) 563-3600 shapes of cows, bees, the sun and Blaisdell, Brittany Houghton, John Miner, John Nally. 7637 Vermont Route 15 planets, a whale, rocket ships and Honor Roll requirements are: [email protected] cats. High Honors, no grade below 90; Cabell hand sews almost all her minimum 90 average; First Honors, works. She sells her works at the All As and Bs; no grade below 85 with Farmer’s Market on Craftsbury an average of at least 87.5; Second Common in the summer and is a Honors, All Bs; no grade below 80; member of the Common Thread Quilt average of 80-89. SUBSCRIBE Guild based in Hyde Park. This show runs through the end of December. THANKS FOR SAYING YOU SAW IT IN THE HARDWICK GAZETTE

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Hazen Hoops Backcourt Scrimmage TO Baseline Leaves by Dave Morse Questions To Be Sunday Changes At Answered by Dave Morse SOUTH DUXBURY — They Thunder attempted to play six quarters — wiping the slate clean after eight Road minutes for the first five — before both sides appeared to have enough. BARRE — Thunder Road will Harwood Union had the upper hand switch a pair of early June dates from for the first three, before the defend- the traditional Thursday evenings to ing D-III champion Hazen Union Sunday twi-light, according to track Wildcats extended themselves. officials. Otherwise, prices will stay It has become a traditional the same. scrimmage for both programs in the Thunder Road opens its 51st first week of workouts. Each seemed season, May 2, ‘10, with the Mer- to come away with a plan of attack for chants Bank 150. Same Game a new season. Neither seemed to pull After June 13 and 20, the 18- Denis Fowler returns to the court as coach of the Cabot out all the stops. event schedule switches back to School girls after taking time to start a family. Coach Aaron Hill was none too Thursdays with special events for (photo by Vanessa Fournier) pleased when the Wildcats gave up a July 4, Sept. 5 (Labor Day) weekend, 36-21 first half, but turned it around, and the Chittenden Milk Bowl, Oct. 42-32, in the next 24 minutes. D-II 2-3. Crossing Paths On The Plains Harwood was rangy and shot well in Thunder Road has also an- a 19-16 first quarter under game con- nounced a new Goodyear tire for the Coach Fowler Starts ditions. popular Tiger Sportsman division. Hill started a group of Billy The tires will be 7 1/2 inch tread de- Boyd and Tanner Benjamin — who signed for short track racing. A-New, ‘As Before’ were far ahead of the curve — along by Dave Morse Fowler had a parents-team with Ryan Tatro, Adam Whitney and Charger Schedules CABOT — Everything is meeting and says everyone knows Ryan Hall. Hill’s task will be to find CRAFTSBURY — Craftsbury “new as before” for Dennis Fowler’s what to expect. back-ups at virtually every position. Driving Lane Academy basketball schedules fol- return as head coach of the Cabot The Central Vermont League Brandon McLeon was the only Maria Vasiliadis, center, finds a driving lane as the Hazen Union girls prepare for their home opener Dec. low. School court Huskies. “That’s the and D-IV just got tougher, however, other senior with any real experi- 2 against Lyndon Institute. From left: Hayley LeCours, Katie LaPorte, Erin Whipple, Emily Barber and The girls, coached by Lisa Mar- only way.” with 23 schools for 16 playoff spots. ence. Alyssa Whitney. The Wildcats scrimmaged with Craftsbury Academy last evening with a final tune-up tin-Baker — Dec. 2, Richford; 5, at Fowler first coached at Twin- The Huskies open with a girls- Patrick Richardson and Charles Lee Saturday at SJA at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) UCA, 11 a.m.; 7, at Winooski, 5/6:30 field Union and that initial season boys doubleheader, Saturday, Dec. (who was away on a soccer recruiting p.m.; 9, at Peoples, 6/7:30 p.m.; 14, was winless leading to an eventual 2 against the Chelsea Red Devils trip) were injured a year ago., but Chelsea, 5:30/7 p.m.; 17, at Twin- undefeated state championship. among a four-game homestand. were at the AUD. field, 5:30/7 p.m.; 19, Winooski, 12/ Fowler could pass on the There are home-and-away twin- Alan Therrien, a junior, could 1:30 p.m. 28, at Richford, 6/7:30 p.m. Cabot Plains often now that Phil bills, Feb. 4 and 12, ‘10, respectively, be one of those fellows to step in. Jan. 6, ‘10, Canaan (V), 5 p.m.; Carpentier has taken over the Twin- with Canaan. The Huskies will have Another could be sophomore Andrew 15, at Chelsea, 5:30/7 p.m.; 19, at field Union reigns at the same time. a newly finished court surface. Laggis, who finished fast and had Concord, 5:30/7 p.m.; 21, Cabot, 5:30/ Fowler has been away from The Cabot girls schedule — three hoops in a 19-11, HU, fifth 7 p.m.; 26, at Canaan (V), 5 p.m.; 28, the court raising a family. Gavin is Dec. 2, Chelsea, 5:30 p.m., (VB, 7 quarter, as Tatro also started to take UCA (V), 7 p.m.; 30, at Williamstown, 6 and Kendall, 2. He is married to p.m.); 5, West Rutland, 2:30 p.m.; 9, things to the hoop. Matt LaRose also 1/2:30 p.m. Erica (Wells) Fowler. Everyone Danville, 7; 15, Whitcomb, 7; 19, at moved up. Feb. 4, Twinfield, 5:30/7 p.m.; takes to the athletic atmosphere. Sharon, 2:30; 22, at Chelsea, 7. Hazen will step it up Saturday 6, Concord, 11:30 a.m./1 p.m.; 8, at “It’s time,” commented the Jan. 5, ‘10, UCA, 7; 8, Cabot on the home hardwoods against D-I Whitcomb (V), 5:30 p.m.; 11, at coach. “It started with a phone call, tournament, Canaan vs. Mid-Ver- St. Johnsbury Academy at 11 a.m. Cabot, 5:30/7 p.m.; 13, William- just like last time.” mont Christian; Cabot vs. The (Mike Baker’s JVs) and 12:30 p.m. A stown, 11:30 a.m./1 p.m. The difference being, coach Sharon Academy, 7:30 p.m.; 9, tour- third pre-season test will take place The boys, coached by Terry Fowler doesn’t figure to start as nament, consolation, finals, 1-3 Friday, Dec. 4 at Lamoille Union at Kelleher — Dec. 5, at UCA, 12:30 slowly this time around, considering p.m.; 11, at Twinfield, 7; 13, at UCA, 5 and 6:30 p.m. p.m; 8, at Winooski, 6 p.m.; 12, at the soccer success the Huskies have 7; 22, at Craftsbury, 7; 23, at Con- The regular season doesn’t Concord, 1 p.m.; 17, Winooski, 6:30 just had. However, there are only 12 cord, 1 p.m.; 26, Williamstown, 7. start until the week of Monday, Dec. p.m.; 19, Williamstown, 3 p.m.; 22, players and no JV squad. Feb. 2, at Williamstown, 7; 4, 8 and Saturday, Dec. 12 against Lyn- Whitcomb, 5:30 p m.; 30, at Chelsea, “They opened some eyes,” Canaan, 5:30, (VB, 7); 6, Twinfield, don Institute (6/7:30 p.m.) and Lake 7 p.m. said Fowler. “Something special is 2:30; 11, Craftsbury, 7; 12. at Region Union, 1/2:30 p.m. in what going on here and they have been Canaan, 5:30, (VB, 7); 13, Concord, Jan. 4, ‘10, at Cabot, 7 p.m.; 6, promises to be a special matinee all working extremely hard. I’m ex- 1. Canaan, 6:30 p.m.; 15-16, at Cabot at home. They handed Hazen two of tremely happy with the effort.” tournament, TBA; 20, Twinfield, 7 its three setbacks last season. The p.m.; 23, Concord, 1 p.m.; 26, at Cats are on the road after that until Canaan, 6:30 p.m.; 28, UCA, 5:30 after the New Year. p.m.; 30, at Williamstown, 4 p.m. Feb. 8, at Whitcomb, 7 p.m.; 10, •••• Cabot, 7 p.m.; 12, at Twinfield, 7 p.m.; Coach Gary Bellavance’s girls 16, Chelsea, 7 p.m. at Hazen are full of expectations and get started Wednesday, Dec. 2 at JSC Update home against Lyndon Institute. JOHNSON — The Johnson These Cats will see just how ready Boxing Out State College men extended South- they are in a second scrimmage this Saturday at SJA at 11 and 12:30. The Hazen Union’s Ryan Tatro, center, boxes out a Harwood Union defender to give teammate Tanner ern Maine to double overtime before Benjamin, left, a free path to the hoop in Saturday’s scrimmage. The Cats host D-I SJA this Saturday bowing in the consolation of the Mid- two units split time against Crafts- bury Academy last evening at Hazen. sessions at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. There’s a third scrimmage for the defending D-III champions at dletown Tip-Off at Wesleyan Lamoille Union, Friday, Dec. 4 at 5 and 6:30 p.m. (photo by Dave Morse) University, 99-92. The Badgers are off to an 0-3 start. Coach Mike Osborne’s club seemed to have plenty of balance with 24 from all-tourney selection, Leandro Martinez, followed by Nate Walden School Soccer Program Dodge, 19; Ian Passino, 17 and fresh- by Betty Hatch “It was a pleasure to work with these positions and did very well. The mid- extra time in developing their game man Charles Harper, 16. WALDEN — Nicole Foster and kids. Attitudes are great and I had a field spots were anchored by Kayla over the years and it really showed. At Chicopee, Mass., coach Dale Tina Willey coached a team of third lot of fun coaching them.” Davis, Ashley Staib and Riley Hus- We had some great athletes on this Tatro’s JSC women fell to host Elms and fourth graders. Their time was The seven-eight soccer team sey, who also scored a few goals. Cody squad. College, 56-46, despite 17 from Mar- spent in learning the rules of the had a very competitive season end- Olcott and Brock Mosher, two other “We got hit early with sickness ia Gleason from Enosburg. game and to play the game as a team. ing up with a 3-10 record, with most eighth graders, scored several goals and injury and it got us off to a slow They met with other beginning of the losses ending with a single goal. and played other positions on the start. But this team played as well as Panthers Bow Out teams from area schools to get prac- A strong defense was anchored by field. any team I’ve ever coached. They did BALTIMORE — Johns Hop- tise but no scores were kept. eighth grader Ricky Willson. He took Arec Cole played some time as their best to play the game the right kins scored in the first two minutes A team from gGrades five and over as sweeper position for the ear- goalie and Maya Gershun-Half was way and I’m proud of them for that to top Middlebury College, 1-0, Sat- Husky Drills six was coached by Julie Southworth. ly part of the season until Adam on outside defense, while Kaitlynn effort. This was a much better team urday and end the Panthers season Kelly Gochey, right, tries to get around Maelily Robison, in They struggled through the first part Celley returned from an early season Lakus was another seventh grader than their record indicated and by at 14-2-2 in the NCAA Division III of the season against some very good injury. Willson then moved up as who was a steady force playing out- the end of the season, they were play- an early Cabot School girls’ workouts. Cabot teams open teams. They came on strong in the sweeper and played the stopper po- ing some great soccer. We played soccer regionals. Annie Rowell, a jun- Dec. 2 with a home twinbill against the Chelsea Red side the midfield. ior from Craftsbury, led the Panthers second half of the season, finishing sition. He scored a couple of goals. “This team had a great group some excellent teams and stayed in scoring with 13 goals. Devils. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) with a 3-7-2 record. Hunter Bourdeau and Pam of eighth graders”, said coach Patrick right with every one.” Coach Julie Southworth said, Greaves played the outside defensive Hussey. “Most of them put up a lot of

Coach Hill’s Climb To 200 Career Wins Coach Aaron Hill’s record with championships all at MAU — or ‘Neers, NECBL News a major league roster. Roberts will ‘04 ‘Neers, has been the latest sur- en-bat, college baseball. his highly proficient Hazen Union 14.02 wins per season over parts of Rob Delaney will be the first present the award himself at Ver- prise among Vermont alumni, Known for its motorcycle ral- Wildcats reached 186-64 with a third four decades. member of the Vermont Mountain- mont’s annual Hot Stove League reaching the Arizona Fall League lies, Laconia is in the midst of D-III state championship last season eers to make the majors when Spring banquet, Saturday, Feb. 6, ‘10 at the with the Washington Nationals and summer tourism around Weirs in five appearances at the Barre AUD Thomas Talks to Lee The Training opens in February. The Capitol Plaza Hotel, Montpelier. phenom prospect, Stephen Stras- Beach and Lake Winnipesaukee. in the decade! Charles Lee, the stellar goalie burly righthander was added to the Gallagher had wanted to berg. (It took Pudge Fisk six years to A Laconia group was “among So, I put the question to Dave of the Hazen Union soccer Wildcats, Morse Minnesota Twins’ 40-man roster late present the award to Roberts himself make the majors.) four or five as high bidders” for the Fredrickson, executive director of the continues to attract attention. Lee last week. — (much like the Vermont Sports- Gallagher also noted over the Manchester franchise, Gallagher VBCA, who has been the quickest to and his family were invited to Tho- Code The Twins had to protect writers and Sportscasters honor weekend that Eddie Wallbridge said. Only two deep-southern New 200? Fredrickson had 505 wins in an mas College in Maine over the Delaney, who was 7-3 last season Ralph LaPointe for contributions to Awards will be presented to J. Fred England teams from the last dozen illustrious career between Arlington weekend as a possible recruit. between New Britain and Rochester, Vermont sports) — but the HOF Stone and Nancy Andreoletti, host years remain in the NECBL — name- High and Mount Anthony Union. Lee has worked out for the Ver- by Dave Morse or run the risk of losing the relief spe- righthander who played in the parents; and J.B. McCarthy (Mont- ly Newport, R.I., (the current For Hill, that’s already 18.6 mont all-state Lions’ Club team that cialist. Northern League said no. However, pelier High baseball coach) and wife, champions) and Danburg, Conn. wins “per” on a 20-game regular sea- plays New Hampshire each summer. “They play the Red Sox a lot (in he would come to Vermont for its Dana, for their contributions. There are six Massachusetts teams. son schedule plus playoffs or .744 Of the 82 tryouts, 12 were goalies and Spring Training),” pointed out GM initial presentation to a player of the Of NECBL note, the Manches- Torrington opted for an Atlantic percent for the first 250 contests. the coaches are likely to keep only a er players are always very helpful.” Brian Gallagher of the Mountain- current NECBL franchise. ter, Conn., franchise has been Coast League. They add up quickly, coach. pair among two groups of 22. Coach Jason Higgins at Thomas eers. They both train just down the Gallagher foresees the award transferred to Laconia, N.H., where Of further note, AL rookie of Fourteen to 200 would come Lee has also honed his skills wasn’t immediately available for road from each other in Fort Myers, being presented to each ascending the Giants will be known as the the year Aaron Bailey of the Athlet- late January or early February, with- with coach Mike Noyes’ Hardwick comment. Fla. Lefty Kevin Slowey, formerly of Mountie who reaches the majors. Muskrats. Oddly enough, at least for ics (6-3, 26 Saves, 1.84 ERA), played out jinxing Hill and before playoffs. Soccer Club, who said, “if he can take A healthy Lee has also attract- Maine in the NECBL, also pitches for Others could be Christian Feidrich, now they will remain in the Eastern in the NECBL at Lowell, and Andre The answer to the quiz above? those guys on there’s no fear.” ed the interest of Southern Vermont the Twins. Darin Mastroianni, A.J. Pollock in division. Further expansion is like- Eithier, who played at Keene, was an Probably Fredrickson himself. Ed Fox of Cabot, organizer of College and is expected to be a con- Delaney has already been se- rapid succession — but not in any ly, according to Gallagher, NL Silver Slugger with the Dodgers. Fredrickson posted his win to- the Central Vermont adult summer tributor to Hazen’s defending D-III lected to receive the Robin Roberts order. considering the number of groups tal in 36 varsity seasons — eight state league, is quick to point out the “old- hoop champions. Award as the initial Mountie to make Josh Wilkie, who played for the showing interest in summer, wood- The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, November 25, 2009 Page Nine

ALL OUTDOORS by Dave Morse ‘Open’ Season Continues; Deer Remain Healthy HARDWICK — The return of 186 lbs.; Kevin Johnson, in W. Wood- Steven Graves, in Wolcott, 7 pts., 142 buck pools to levels of the not too dis- bury, 4 pts., 178 lbs.; lbs.; Brent Cookson, in Hyde Park, 8 tant past seems to be sparking a new Doug Lesage, NA, 5 pts., 126 pts., 196.5 lbs.; Scott Douglas, in interest in the traditional buck sea- lbs.; Larry Eldred, in Hardwick, 4 Wolcott, 8 pts., 135 lbs. son. RiteWay Sports in Hardwick for pts., 164 lbs.; Jeremy Flanders, in Walden fifth and sixth grade team, front row, left to right: Wayne one is back up to 171. Store owner Hardwick, 4 pts., 127.1 lbs.; Ian Smith’s Store Evans, Lauren Lakus, Natalie Jones, Alahni Wright, Caleb Villareal, Larry Thibault predicts a 25-percent Drown, in Cabot, 7 pts., 139 lbs.; Billy Joe Allen, in Stannard, 4 Tommy Bourdeau. Back row, left to right: Noah Morris, Andrew success rate. Morris Lamore, in Cabot, 5 pts., 174 pts., 125 lbs.; Kyle Hall, in Greens- Auger, Matt Southworth, Kevin Doyon, Jaxson Hussey, Shannon It’s amazing, too, what a recent lbs.; Ferdnand Patoine, in Hardwick, boro, 3 pts., 132 lbs.; Vinnie Murray, Harvey, Zachary Wright. Their coach was Julie Southworth. prohibition on size and numbers is 6 pts., 167 lbs.; Henry Woodruff, in in Walden, 4 pts., 162 lbs.; Jeff Mill- (photo by Betty Hatch) having on the total reports to date Walden, 10 pts., 174 lbs.; Percy La- ington, in Walden, 6 pts., 128.5 lbs.; despite what has been an “open” sea- bor, in Walden, 4 pts., 111 lbs.; Jean Sherwood Bauer, in Stannard, 3 pts., son. Even from a slow start there was Demag, in Stannard, 5 pts., 160.5 lbs.; 124.5 lbs.; Robert Allen, in Stan- a “bounce-back” effect the second Dan Tetreault, in East Calais, 9 pts., nard, 8 pts., 189 lbs.; Michael week of 16 days. 152.2 lbs.; Reg Anair, in Woodbury, 5 Bancroft, in Greensboro, 4 pts., 177 The traditional season goes pts., 163.5 lbs.; Charles Bouley, in lbs.; Steve Hislop, in Greensboro, 6 Danny Tetreault of East Calais has reason to smile with this 152.2- through this Sunday. A second ses- Craftsbury, 4 pts., 126 lbs.; Sean pts., 121 lbs.; Chelsea St. Louis, in pound buck and 9 points. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) sion of bow and arrow, and Hamel, in Cabot, 8 pts., 171 lbs.; Greg Wheelock, 6 pts., 160 lbs.; Joely Hall muzzleloading will be open Dec. 5-13. Lowell, in Wolcott, 7 pts., 187 lbs.; Jr., in Greensboro, 7 pts., 117 lbs. Dr. Shawn Haskell, the deer Jeremy Judkins, in Woodbury, 8 pts., project leader who bagged a buck in 159.2 lbs.; Winfred Moodie, in Wol- Smith’s Store - Youth Walden this past weekend, called the cott, 8 pts., 168 lbs.; Robert Plouffe, Caleb Messier, in Walden, doe, herd “healthier” than any time since in Hardwick, 5 pts., 147.1 lbs.; Nate 120 lbs.; Keith Lord, in Barton, doe, the 1940s, despite poor conditions. Brown, in Hardwick, 6 pts., 186.2 lbs.; 58 lbs.; Tangi Flood, in Plainfield, 2 “The very early numbers show Kyle Johnson, in Elmore, 8 pts., 174.3 pts., 112 lbs.; Trey Allen, in Hard- we are on target for the last three year lbs.; Russell McAllister, in Hardwick, wick, 7 pts., 174 lbs.; Tom Collier, in average,” said Haskell early this 8 pts., 160.1 lbs.; Robert Young, in Hardwick, doe, 138 lbs.; Marissa week. Haskell’s deer was “very, very Hardwick, 4 pts., 105.6 lbs.; Jared Storto, in Walden, 6 pts., 170.5 lbs.; fat,” which he said was a good sign. Darnauet, in Cabot, 4 pts., 156.7 lbs.; Axl Errington, in Stannard, doe, 144 The Vermont Fish and Wildlife David Thomas, in E. Hardwick, 4 pts., lbs. Department issues a mid-week re- 140.3 lbs.; Lucas Bronner, in Hard- port with initial buck findings at 550. wick, 4 pts., 114.4 lbs.; Robert The archery report has reached 2,700 Chaplin, in Hardwick, 6 pts., 106.6 Albany Store and youth weekend, 800-plus. lbs.; Paul Alexander, in Wheelock, 4 Edward Cote, in Craftsbury, 4 Haskell called it “hit or miss,” pts., 119.2 lbs. pts., 107 lbs.; Lenny Thompson, in because of the weather. “Everyone Lowell, 3 pts., 126 lbs.; Raymond Walden third and fourth grade team, front row, left to right: Cindy Lapointe, in Craftsbury, 4 pts., 150 Fournier, Jenna Bassett, Audrey Lewis, Noah Lamont, Kevin Rivers, was sweating,” even the deer, who Wolcott Store - Youth could fall down and avoid detection. lbs.; Monte Mason, in Craftsbury, 4 Ryan Allen, Will Huntoon. Back row, left to right: assistant coach James Dawson, in Craftsbury, pts., 146.5 lbs. Tina Willey, Walker Willey, Hailey Foster, Mason Castle, Dareena doe, 129 lbs.; Raymond LaMare, in Richard, Dustin Lacey, Matthew Bader, coach Nicole Foster. Wolcott, doe, 126 lbs.; Kasey Gillen, (photo by Betty Hatch) in Hyde Park, doe, 111 lbs.; Janet Sportsman’s Edge DEER REPORTS Bohannon, in Wolcott, doe, 114 lbs.; Roger Williams, in Stowe, 6 Mari Ann Kreis, in Wolcott, buck, 116 pts., 146.1 lbs.; David Lefevre, in lbs.; Skyler Cochran, in Albany, doe, Stowe, 8 pts., 184 lbs.; Clayton Cor- Team Grows RiteWay Sports 116 lbs.; Adam Allen, in Wolcott, doe, row, in Hyde Park, 4 pts., 143 lbs.; Robert Vickery, in Woodbury, 127 lbs.; Jayden Lanphere, in Crafts- Alex Desjardins, in Morrisville, 6 7 pts., 145.8 lbs.; Leon McAllister, in bury, doe 60 lbs.; Hunter Lanphere, pts., 112.2 lbs.; Everett Small, in And Molds Together Hardwick, 7 pts., 169.5 lbs.; Robert in Craftsbury, doe, 125 lbs.; Issac Morrisville, 3 pts., 97.3 lbs.; Shan- Reginald Anair of Underhill took this 163.5-pound, 5-pointer in West Gonyaw, in Hyde Park, 8 pts., 168.5 Spaulding, in Wolcott, buck, 76 lbs.; non Kennison, in Morrisville, 4 pts., Woodbury. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) by Betty Hatch fielder; Noah Morris, a great addition lbs.; Gary Moyer, in Craftsbury, 6 Skylar Labdell, in Elmore, doe, 119 165 lbs.; John Baliy, in Craftsbury, WALDEN — The fifth/sixth and newcomer to the team also play- pts., 147 lbs.; Lincoln Martin, in lbs.; Jason Perry, in Stowe, button 4 pts., 101.6 lbs.; Levi Allen, in Mor- grade soccer team at Walden School ing in goal and a strong mid-fielder; Greensboro, 8 pts., 159.5 lbs.; Stan- buck, 70 lbs.; Jason Wheeler, in Wol- risville, 8 pts., 170.6 lbs.; Michael completed its 2009 season, learning Tommy Bourdeau, first year at the ley McAllister, in E. Montpelier, 4 cott, doe, 73 lbs.; John LaMare, in Desrochers, in Morrisville, 6 pts., good hard soccer. Many sixth grades school, picked up skills very quickly pts., 129 lbs.; Mike Tatro, in Hard- Wolcott, doe, 90 lbs.; Thomas Bohan- 130 lbs. will be moving on to the middle school and was able to play anywhere. wick, 4 pts., 148 lbs.; Pete Brochu, in non, in Craftsbury, doe, 116 lbs.; team next year, but the fifth graders Returning fifth graders are: Hardwick, 8 pts., 138 lbs.; Jay Whit- James Wein, in Greensboro, buck, Harry’s Hardware are ready to lead next year’s squad. Caleb Villareal, fantastic stopper; comb, in Craftsbury, 4 pts. 145 lbs.; 120 lbs.; Samuel Standiff, in Morris- Travis Payette, in Cabot, 4 Sixth graders leaving will be: Lauren Lakus, very aggressive de- John Fanning, in Craftsbury, 9 pts. ville, doe, 99 lbs.; Haillie Williams, in pts., 130 lbs.; James Chiapponi, in Shannon Harvey, an extremely fender and front line player; Alahni ,182 lbs.; Noreen Kelly, in Stannard, Craftsbury, doe, 147 lbs.; Cole Drap- Cabot, 8 pts., 180 lbs.; Nathan Pike, strong middle defender; Zach Wright, started as a halfback and 3 pts., 148 lbs.; Stephen Dodge, in er, in Wolcott, buck, 107 lbs. in Cabot, 3 pts., 141 lbs.; Jeff Emer- Wright, another strong defender who became a strong defender; and Na- son, in Hyde Park, 4 pts., 126 lbs.; did a great job when moved up front; Stowe, 9 pts., 179.5 lbs.; Steve Col- talie Jones, a most-improved, hard beth, in Hardwick, 4 pts., 150 lbs.; Wolcott Store Rick Smith, in Cabot, 6 pts., 150 lbs.; Kevin Doyon, high scorer and great working halfback. Andrew Patten, in Hyde Park, 8 pts., Kris Rocheleau, in Elmore, 6 Gerry Niquette, in Cabot, 4 pts., 148 left wing; Jaxson Hussey, another Due to illnesses, three players 182 lbs.; Norbert Putvain, in Cabot, pts., 183 lbs; Dan Dussault, in Whee- lbs.; AJ Silveria, in Marshfield, 7 top scorer and the center on the front were unable to finish the season and 5 pts., 152.5 lbs.; Tony Jones, in pts., 168 lbs.; Keith Lapenta, in line; Andrew Augeri, right wing who were greatly missed on the field. lock, 7 pts., 182.5 lbs.; Jerry Breen, Cabot, 8 pts., 190 lbs.; Matt Lind- filled in very well as a defender; Matt They were: William Marlier, Hailee Craftsbury, 3 pts., 196.5 lbs.; Olivia in Wolcott, 6 pts., 149 lbs.; Brian Jud- strom, in Cabot, 6 pts., 142 lbs.; Joe Southworth, a strong goalie and mid- Bashaw and Wayne Evans. Jones, in Craftsbury, 5 pts., 107 lbs.; kins, in Wolcott, 4 pts., 137 lbs.; Tim Chris Howard, in Greensboro, 6 pts., Martin, in Wolcott, 6 pts., 131 lbs.; Gagnon, in Cabot, 3 pts., 130 lbs.; Edward Feltus, in Cabot, 4 pts., 149 lbs.; Dave Day, in Cabot, 8 pts., 150 lbs.; Paul Sicely, in Marshfield, 8 pts., 140 lbs.; Rod Mayo, in Hard- wick, 6 pts., 132 lbs.

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CARD OF THANKS THANK YOU to all who do- nated to the 2009 Lamoille Area OBITUARIES Free Coat Drive! Over 850 winter coats have been distributed along with the children’s socks donated by the WILFRED WILLIAMS JOAN J. LANDON YVONNE MARY (MARCEAU) MESSIER Morrisville Rotary and Joie Mar- Wilfred Williams died peaceful- erset House, London led to his being MIDDLEBURY — Joan shall’s knitted scarves. Special ly at home in Bromley, Kent, England made Her Majesty’s Inspector of Reg- GREENSBORO — Yvonne Mary thanks goes to Denoia’s Dry (Johnson) Landon, of Middlebury, (Marceau) Messier, 99, of Greensboro on 23 October 2009 at the age of 93. istration for Wales from 1962-1969. died at her home at The Lodge at Cleaners for cleaning all the coats He was born 16 July 1916 in Ports- On his return to Somerset House he Bend, died peacefully on Nov. 22, this year! Holy Cross Church Otter Creek, Tuesday, Nov. 17. She 2009 at Copley Hospital in mouth, Hampshire. was director of records and personal was surrounded by family and kindly donated their Crosby Cen- As a volunteer in the Royal Corps searches. Morrisville following a brief illness. ter. The donations of time and friends. Yvonne was born on Aug. 6, 1910 of Signals he was captured at St During a long retirement he was Joan was born in Minneapolis, services by Denise Trombley and Valery, France in 1940 and with involved in charitable efforts, ball- in Berlin, N.H., to Joseph and Laura Robin Cote, Great Big Graphics, Minn., on Aug. 4, 1929, oldest daugh- Marceau. She attended Guardian many other POWs marched through room dancing and wine making and ter of Earle and Grace (Conroy) Gabrielle McCorkill, The News & France, Belgium and Holland, then enjoyed visiting his family in South Angel Catholic School in Berlin be- Citizen, WLVB, Arthur’s Dept. Johnson. She attended Deephaven fore her family moved to Walden was transported by barge and rail car Africa, Yorkshire, London and Ver- High School and then the University Store, Miller’s Outfitters, the through Germany to Poland and mont. At the age of 80, he returned where she completed her education Great Outdoors, and Rotarians of Minnesota for two years. At that at the Walden School. On Oct. 24, placed in a prison camp. In 1941, he with two POW comrades to the farm time, her father joined Boeing Air- make this project possible. The was sent to labor on a farm near in Poland where they had been held. 1931, she married Alexander Messi- child and adult coats have been craft and moved the family to Seattle. er and they bought a farm in Danzig, Poland until February 1945 Besides his wife, Joy, he leaves Joan continued her college education well received and appreciated. Greensboro Bend where they both Thank you again for support- when word came that the Russians three daughters and their husbands, at the University of Washington, lived out their lives. ing our annual Morrisville were coming. Then began another Lynne and John Blake, Ruth and studying journalism. She also Yvonne was Alex’s partner on the Rotary Coat Project. forced march along the Baltic coast David Gaillard, Claire and Bern worked part-time at the Seattle farm and worked beside him in the (Mrs.) Marcia Marble until the prisoners were liberated by France; five grandchildren, Jack and Yacht Club, then as a stewardess for U.S. troops on 5 May 1945, near the Luke Gaillard, Caroline and Bo barn and fields while also taking care Marble Realty, Inc. Northwest Orient Airlines. of their home and family. After he German/Danish border. Ishojer, Alice Blake and Jon Creas- In 1952, she married S. Whitney In January 1946, he was married er, and Tom France; and one passed away, she was a home knitter Yvonne Mary (Marceau) Messier Landon III, of New Jersey. Togeth- Joan (Johnson) Landon for many years. While she never to Helen Joyce Songhurst. His career great-grandson, Oscar. er they established a home in CARD OF THANKS in the General Register Office in Som- drove, she did travel and had many Alex, in 1979, and five brothers, Ovi- Chester, Vermont, and raised their ida, and spent many summers in adventures in the last years of her la, Frank, Paul, Ralph, and Robert We would like to thank the children there. Greensboro. life, including visiting the Grand Marceau. following area businesses and EVERETT M. FRENCH Joan worked for the Springfield She is survived by her husband of Canyon, her sister in Florida, and A memorial Mass will be celebrat- individuals for donations to the St. WOLCOTT — Everett M. French, important to him. Reporter, co-managed the Old Tav- 57 years, S. Whitney Landon III, of riding on a motorcycle on her 95th ed by Father Peter O’Leary at 11 a.m. Norbert’s Christmas Bazaar Chi- 62, died at the home of his caregivers Survivors include his mother, two ern at Grafton with her husband, Middlebury. She is also survived by birthday. on Nov. 27 at St. Michael‘s with com- nese Auction: Hay’s Store & in Wolcott, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. sisters, Priscilla French of and worked at the Country Journal her son, S. Whitney Landon IV, of She loved to garden and lived for mittal to follow at St. Michael’s Service Station, Jocelyne Lussier, He was born in Johnson, Feb. 23, Morrisville and Wanda Manning of magazine and Addison County Brooksville, Maine; her daughter, the spring when she could get out into Cemetery. Smith’s Store, Teresa Earle, Pau- 1947, the son of Ralph and Lena Eden Mills, as well as his caregivers Home Health, among other jobs, Mary S. Landon, of Burlington; her her flower and vegetable gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions in lette Brochu Colburn, Melissa (Whitcomb) French. Everett attend- and many nieces and nephews. Ever- over the years. brother, Thomas A. Johnson, of Even this summer, she continued to Yvonne’s memory can be made to the Hay, Mario Fradette Gen Con- ed the schools of Johnson. For may ett was predeceased by his father. Joan loved gardening and quilt- Lewisville, Texas; four grandchil- garden, can and freeze vegetables. Hardwick Rescue Squad, PO Box tractor, Merchants Bank, The years, he resided at the Brandon Graveside services will be held at ing, and above all, her children and dren and numerous nieces and Once she retired from knitting, she 837, Hardwick, VT 05843 Flower Basket, Northern VT Fu- School, more recently he resided 1 p.m., Wednesday Nov. 25 in grandchildren. She was actively in- nephews. She was predeceased by her kept herself busy in the winter mak- Arrangements are under the di- neral Service, Guy Patoine, with Penny and William Strong of Lamoille View Cemetery, Johnson. volved with the Red Cross, the two sisters, Noreen Novak and Sue ing quilts for all of her family and rection of des Groseilliers Funeral Mike’s Service Center, Inc., Green Wolcott and Cheyenne Thompson of Arrangements are in the care of Vermont Symphony Orchestra, the Young, both of Seattle. friends. When she ran out of family, Home, Church Street, Hardwick. & Loignon, P.C., Hardwick House Craftsbury. He enjoyed fishing with des Groseilliers Funeral Homes, Chester Garden Club, the Whiting A memorial gathering will take she continued to make quilts and of Pizza, Brochu Citgo Service, his father, cowboy movies and eat- Main Street, Johnson. Library in Chester, and Vermont place at The Lodge at Otter Creek on donated them to the Lamoille Area Yummy Wok, Tracy’s Clip Joint, ing out. His Bible was very Public Television. During retire- at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 19. Cancer Network for fundraisers. She Arthur and Adrianne Olney, was a member of St. Michael’s Par- CARD OF THANKS Sybil’s Looking Glass, New En- ment, Joan and Whit traveled the In lieu of flowers, gifts in Joan’s Thanks to all of you who entire United States and had a memory may be made to the Vermont ish in Greensboro Bend and felt gland Tree Experts, Inc., Lamoille blessed. Every visit ended with her helped celebrate my retirement at Valley Ford, Richard LeCours, Serving Your Community For Over 50 Years marvelous trip to England. They Symphony or another good cause. Greensboro Nursing Home. established a winter home in Flor- exclaiming how lucky she was. Dan and Robin Gauthier, St. She is survived by: her three chil- Thank you Helen Willey for bring- Norbert’s Bingo, Emma Pudvah, dren, Ernest Messier and his wife, ing Theresa. Thanks to Sharon Brenda Gravel, Dona’s Car Store, Blanche, Raymond Messier and his and Devon for making the posters Rosalie des Groseilliers, Cata- GEORGE HASEN and scrapbook and to Xochil for George Hasen, 87, died Oct. 31, Bockius, he also chaired the New wife, Florence, all of Greensboro mount Specialities, Catamount decorating. Also, for the many Gourmet, Alice Chase, The Grand 2009 at his residence in Burlington. York City Bar Association’s Civil Bend, and Evelyn Gauthier of Hard- cards, gifts and the beautiful flow- Union, Lorraine Hussey, Bertha He was the beloved husband of Rights Committee. wick; four siblings, Aldea LaBree of Hardwick, Albert Marceau of Clover, ers and the lovely pendant given Hooper, Fran Beachemin, and Joy the late Charlotte Binger Hasen, and He served as senior warden and by GNH. Thanks to Norma Weis- Expert and thoughful assistance with all funeral prearrangements S.C., Margaret Jackson of Lakeland, Richards. the loving father of Louisa Mattson, superintendent of The Day School at Fla., and Janine Bissonette of Daniel- en and Nancy Hill for all their Your generosity is greatly and trust funds. Affordable cremations also a part of our services. John Hasen and Elizabeth Hasen. He Church of the Heavenly Rest in New son, Conn.; five grandchildren; five hard work. Thanks, Norma and appreciated. is also survived by four grandchildren York City. He was a long-time sum- great-grandchildren and a special Ron, for the beautiful orchid cor- St. Norbert’s Women’s and his brother, John E. Hasen. mer resident of Greensboro and a foster grandson. She was prede- sage. Groups des GROSEILLIERS Born in San Jose, Calif., he parishioner at St. John Episcopal ceased by her parents, her husband, Last but not least, I thank our graduated from the University of Church in Hardwick. great staff for all their support. Funeral Homes They made my job so much easi- John des Groseilliers California, Berkeley and Harvard Donations in his memory may be Law School, and served as lieuten- made to the Greensboro Free Library, er. The party was beyond my THANKS HARDWICK 1-800-220-5541 JOHNSON ant JG in the Navy in World War Greensboro, VT 05841. A memorial dreams and one I will never for- II. A trust and estates lawyer and service will be held in Greensboro get. FOR SAYING YOU SAW IT IN 472-5541 635-2606 SUBSCRIBE Helen Dimick partner at Morgan, Lewis and next summer. THE HARDWICK GAZETTE

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Road DeGoosh To Wed Fontaine Justice For Dogs Continued From Page One HARDWICK — Bonnie DeGoosh needed to keep in their horses. of Hardwick and John DeGoosh of Holds Cat Food Drive The board members did not agree. Fairlee, announce the engagement of To the surprise of the people on their daughter Nichole Leigh De- WOLCOTT — Hope, Will and zation began to help needy cats and both sides of the issue, however, they Goosh to Matthew Shawn Fontaine, Faith are three kittens saved by a kittens. There are lots of kittens up shut the public out from their discus- son of Gilles and Lynette Fontaine of postal deliverer after the mother cat for adoption and there are more in the sions. In the hour it took for the board Hardwick. was killed. cold waiting to come in. to deliberate, the two parties had to The bride-to-be is a 2004 gradu- More kittens and cats are aban- Donations of cat and kitten food, wait in awkward quietude in the lob- ate of Hazen Union School in doned every day in Lamoille County and cat litter, may be left for the or- by of the Memorial Building. When Hardwick and the Center for Tech- and surrounding areas. When Jus- ganization at Menard’s Agway or the board invited everyone back into nology in Essex in June 2005 as a tice for Dogs first started over two Guy’s Farm and Yard in Morrisville, the meeting room, chair Marcus dental assistant. She is currently years ago, it was the organization or the Hardwick Grand Union. Brown was brief. employed by Northern Counties Den- with the most needy homeless dogs. For more information, call 472- “With our focus being what’s in tal Center in Hardwick. In the last seven months, the organi- 3894. the best interest of the town,” Brown DeGoosh is also a graduate of the said, “we will reclassify (the road) as class of 2004 from Hazen Union Class Four.” School and a graduate of Vermont The Montpelier Gospel Choir prepares to take the stage at There are a couple steps that need Technical College in 2007 with a de- the Cabot School Performing Arts building Nov. 21. About to be completed before the road is gree in civil and environmental A Service Of Thanks 50 members of the choir preformed for a standing room upgraded: the town road crew must engineering. He is employed by Fair- by Betty Hatch ple they should thank more people only crowd. An eight piece band accompanied the choir inspect all the bridges and culverts who had done things for them. Erma point Communications in Derby. Matthew Fontaine and WALDEN — Jean Thompson with live music. (photo by Will Walters) along the road; and the Howards need Perry was organist. An Oct. 16, 2010 wedding is Nichole DeGoosh brought her message, “Thank You” to eventually take down the electric planned at Jay. at the evening worship service at The next evening service is sched- fencing blocking the road in two the Walden United Methodist uled for Sunday, Dec. 13. The spots. The Howards will have to find Church Sunday. She based her Christmas Candlelight Service will a way to keep their horses off the road, thoughts on the story of the lepers be held Tuesday, Dec. 22 with Rev. because Vermont law does not allows THANKS found in Luke 17. Carol Borland leading the worship. Grange Seeks animals on a public road. Funny Run FOR SAYING YOU SAW IT IN She suggested we should have The church will be closed for the win- In a follow-up interview, Debbie GREENSBORO — Megan Rose, THE HARDWICK GAZETTE more Thanksgivings to remind peo- ter following this service. Howard declined to comment on the the director of the Circus Smirkus Preservation Information town’s decision. Camp, is running to raise money for EAST HARDWICK - Caledonia committee washing her hands all the Steven Sampson spoke for the the not-for-profit organization. Grange members met Thursday at while members sang Happy Birth- record, saying the decision was sound A 1997 graduate of Essex High the Congregational Church with day twice to nobody? Because it takes because the town should not throw up School, she ran on the school’s track guest speaker Tracy Martin. She 20 seconds, the required time to ad- roads that might be valuable in the and cross-country teams, and is a lives locally and has an interest in equately control the spread of future. He called it a “big win for the veteran of two marathons. She is still helping the Grange start a process of disease. Each year the seasonal flu citizens of Hardwick.” But after a running — at a $6.60 per mile clip. Wedding And Party Planner preserving documents, records, pic- takes 36,000 lives and sends 200,000 sometimes ugly public dispute, which So far, she has raised over $300. tures and other items. She has to the hospital in America. at times involved accusations and Circus Smirkus Camp is a tradition- Presenting professionals whose products and services will assist in creating your special celebration! considerable experience and educa- Master Rachel Kane read a letter finger-pointing, Sampson said now is al residential summer camp specializing tion in the area and is employed with she received from Errol C. Briggs, the time for neighbors to mend fenc- in circus arts for kids ages 6 to 18. Pledg- the State of Vermont Dept. of Build- master of Vermont State Grange. He es, metaphorically. es can be made at www.facebook.com/ Let Your Love Sparkle Forever ings. A committee of interested wrote he “thoroughly enjoyed the ob- “We’ll repair these relation- event.php?eid=311070575690&index=1 Planning A Wedding? members will meet with her to get the servation of your Grange Hall’s 100th ships,” he said. “They (the Howards) or by sending an email to [email protected]. process started. Anniversary.” He also provided addi- are good people. We’re good people. We have just the flowers for you... The agriculture committee spoke tional information on Charles W. Bell’s We’re neighbors.” Whether you prefer a natural garden on, “How To Prevent Late Blight in two enlistments in the Civil War. He Decision Behind Closed Doors look or something more formal. The Ring Says you're going to do it. 2010.” This includes rigorous clean was wounded in action the day before Why, after lengthy public testimo- Faith Capitol Plaza Says you're going up as a missed potato will live over the surrender ceremony, April 9, 1865. ny and a site visit — both recorded by Continued From Page Two Call to schedule an appointment. to do it right. the winter in the garden and poten- The next meeting will be the the local television station and report- of the committee and chair R.D. Eno Attention to detail... it's what separates tially infect your garden as well as Christmas Party on Dec. 17 with ed on by the Gazette — did the board said “the Select Board hasn’t done the ordinary from the truly special. your neighbor’s. Caspian Lake Grange at the church make its deliberations in private? anything conclusive.” Call for customized wedding packages Why was a member of the health at 5 p.m. According to town counsel Bill Davies, Select Board chair Caleb Pitkin, 156 Daniels Road • Hardwick STARFIRE JEWELRY for up to 250 people. it is because he advised them to do so. questioned at a later time, said the 36 Portland Street, Morrisville 802 223 5252 Davies — not present for last Select Board only voted to consider 888-5113 100 State St. • Montpelier to resurface a road or two a year,” and Thursday’s board meeting — said the approving the $4,800 based on a re- Bus was told by Warshow “we can move board was acting in a quasi-judicial vised proposal being submitted to it Continued From Page One Glassware things around a bit,” referring to the manner, in settling a dispute be- that the board found acceptable. The Gift Registry at JCPenney TUXEDO jewelers and Art Glass posed zoning bylaws and set a public $12,000 that is still left in the bud- tween two parties. He likened the Eno said, “if there is no agreement has everything you need Diamonds Antiques and decision to deliberate in private to with the town the application will not Fine, Designer Collectibles hearing for Dec. 29. Warshow said he get. to get off to a great start. RENTALS Jewelry Original Paintings talked to member Laura Johnson Tetreault was told the town of that of a jury in a trial; it also comes go before the voters,” in response to starting $ Estate Jewelry Porcelain and You can register for anything Pottery earlier and suggested the regulations Peacham was interested in having to its conclusions in private. He said concerns from the committee. He said at 92 Repair and Vermont law allows for these closed- “our function is just to determine if throughout our stores and catalogs. Appraisals gallery for cupolas and steeples be changed. Marshfield plow from the town line WEDDING SPECIAL: Fred Little CUSTOM JEWELER Town Clerk Bobbi Brimblecombe on Peacham Pond Road to the boat door sessions. the application conforms to the plan,” Our registry is nationwide, so friends and 6 rentals: groom is FREE said “you have to change it before your launch on what is Onion Point Road Secretary of State Deborah and the Select Board will make the Markowitz agrees. She said there are determination of putting in on the family from coast-to-coast public hearing or else you have to in Peacham. Warshow said since this can easily select the perfect gift. have another public hearing.” was Tetreault’s route they wanted to key differences between an “execu- warning for Town Meeting. The board voted to change the know if he wanted the extra work tive” session and a “deliberative” one. Member Ann Cookson suggested While in executive session, public the application be tabled until the JCPenney Downtown St Johnsbury, VT regulation to set the height of cupo- before they acted. Northgate Plaza ¥ Morrisville, VT las at 10 feet and church steeples and Warshow said “you shouldn’t bodies may not take any action until next meeting. Eno said it was tabled 802-748-1912 888-5707 or Toll Free 1-800-498-3194 Mon.-Sat. 9:30-5:30; Sun. by appt. bell towers at 25 feet. have to work more and not be paid.” they reconvene in public, but at the at the last meeting and stays tabled In response to a question from The Select Board agreed to a sal- same time, no written record of the unless the committee decides to act Warshow about being ready for win- ary increase when Tetreault agreed closed-door session is necessary. In on it now. The committee did not act ter, road foreman Dan Tetreault to do the Peacham part of the road. contrast, in a deliberative session the and the application remained tabled For information about advertising in the Wedding & Party Planner answered “yeah, yeah, I guess so.” He The board will send a letter to board can take action, but a complete until the December meeting. call The Hardwick Gazette at 472-6521! updated the board on road work in Peacham with a quote of what the written record of the private discus- progress. town will charge to do the work and sion must be made public, or the Tetreault asked the board “do we see if it is accepted. action taken by the board will be made null and void. STATE OF VERMONT want to have a plowing policy?” He Jill Wilson presented the library DISTRICT OF CALEDONIA said it would be nice to have a policy budget, which held to a 1 percent in- “The public’s right to know is upheld, because it has to be in writ- PROBATE COURT so “that people know what to expect,” crease “assuming we can raise the DOCKET NO. CP2009-137-T same amount of money,” from fund- ing,” Markowitz said. as to what hours the plows would be IN RE THE ESTATE OF cleaning the roads; bad storms would raising activities. Davies said he advised the board to enter into private deliberative dis- Bertha Morissette The Hardwick Gazette mean extra plowing, it was agreed. The fire department submitted a LATE OF Walden, Vermont budget proposal for next year, which cussions, and also advised it to The board adopted a plowing policy. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Tetreault was asked to submit a was noted to be level funded. inform the parties involved in the CLASSIFIED budget for next year with the guide- The board voted to pay the school road dispute about the necessity of To the creditors of the estate of Bertha line “leave it the same and give us a taxes only on what was collected. having the road crew inspect the Morissette late of Walden, Vermont. Christmas list,” said Warshow. There is currently $108,000 in delin- bridges and culverts and of remov- I have been appointed as personal represen- Tetreault said it “it would be nice quent taxes. ing the electric fencing. He stopped tative of the above named estate. All creditors DEADLINE: MONDAY AT NOON - PAID IN ADVANCE short of giving the board his opinion having claims against the estate must present on how it should vote. their claims in writing within four months of the CLASSIFIEDS MAY NOT BE SUBMITTED BY PHONE first publication of this notice. The claim must judges” for many cases, to take the “My role is to give them advice, and their role is to make decisions,” be presented to me at the address listed below Judge burden off of presiding judges and with a copy filed with the register of the Pro- FOR RENT SERVICES FOR SALE Continued From Page One justices. Davies said. “I didn’t advise them bate Court. The claim will be forever barred if it security and assistance. which way to go.” SMALL, BUT NICE Mobile Home, 110 LET US PUT YOU ON ICE. Hockey gear “We’re not second-rate citizens,” is not presented as described within the four ALEX HINSON - Heating oil - Kerosene The deliberative session was not month deadline. Caspian Ave., Hardwick. 1.5 bedrooms, new and used. Trade in Trade up. Skate “It’s hard to disagree with these Vance told the board. “Who’s going to - Furnace Cleanings - 24 Hour Burner on the agenda, and the gathered pent renovated bathroom, all new windows, Sharpening. Recycling your gear since numbers,” board chair Marcus Brown fill the position? Presiding judges? Dated: Nov. 9, 2009 Service - Good Prices. Fast Services. road participants did not know they takes 450 gallons oil to heat in winter, well 1995. Power Play Sports. Downtown said. “(There are) no increases.” They can’t even keep up now.” 563-2042. (12-30) would be shut out of the discussion. Signed Alan Celley insulated. $500/mo. 802-498-4118 or 802- Morrisville. Open 7 Days, 888-6557. (11- There are slight increases in pay Brown told the board and Vance Print Name: Alan Celley 472-5492. (11-25) 25) for assistant judges and court clerks, he has heard a different view of the Select Board chair Marcus Brown Address: 4215 Noyestar Road SELLING YOUR CAR? Place your ad to- but Vance is worried his and his col- story, that former Rep. Richard Mar- said he did not know the board was East Hardwick, VT 05836 day by e-mailing ads@thehardwick LARGE 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, DirecTV, free $100 Visa Card, free 6 leagues’ jobs may be at stake. ron, R-Stowe, has been circulating. going to be deliberating in private Telephone: (802) 533-9267 gazette.com or call 472-6521. ground level, 3/4 bath, galley kitchen, large months HD, free shipping, $26 off 12 Vance has been traveling around Brown said Marron supports the until the evening of the meeting. He Name of the Publication: Hardwick Gazette months, local retailer, Jost Electronics 888- the past few weeks to Caledonia’s 17 was prepared to hold the discussions living/dining room. W/D hook-ups, $700.00 commission as a cost-saving mea- First Publication Date: 11/18/09 includes heat, hot water, trash removal. SKI AND SNOWBOARD TUNING, skate 5678. (11-25 TFN) towns to share with them his views in public, but followed Davies’ advice. Second Publication Date: 11/25/09 sure. No smoking or pets. First, Last and Secu- sharpening, XC and alpine binding mount- on a proposal by the state Commis- “I had no problem talking Last year the commission re- Address of Probate Court: rity. 563-2128. (11-25) ing. Used gear bought and sold. Power Play CHRISTMAS? Maple Syrup. Gallons, half sion on Judicial Operation to about it publicly,” Brown said. gallons, quarts and pints. 472-6081. (12- leased a “Charge and Designation” Probate Court, District of Caledonia Sports, Downtown Morrisville. Open 7 days, consolidate the court system. Assis- “But when legal counsel tells you P.O. Box 406 2) document, which included consolida- NEWLY REMODELED 2 Bed/2 Bath Apart- 888-6557. (11-25) tant and probate judges could be on tion of staff, regionalizing the courts, to do something, it’s probably a St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819 ment, 3rd floor, heat included, no smok- the chopping block, and all Vermont good idea to do it.” using more advanced technology to ing, no pets, available now! References, NEED HELP? Place your employment courts could come under the auspic- reduce costs, and reallocating the first and security required. $600/month. EMPLOYMENT ad by calling 472-6521 or e-mail es of the Vermont Supreme Court, jurisdiction between courts. The Please call Amanda at 508-284-4120 or CIRCUS SMIRKUS DEPUTY DIRECTOR: according to Vance. commission’s Charge and Designa- [email protected]. (11-25) [email protected]. Award-winning youth circus seeks This could have an effect on resi- tion states the proposals will talented, problem-solving team player to dents of Grand Isle, Franklin, accompany draft legislation. FOR RENT: 2 Bedroom Apt. in East provide cross-organization leadership and Craftsbury LEASE YOUR KIDS GEAR for the year. Ski management. Directly manage finance, Orleans, Essex and Caledonia coun- Hardwick, available Dec. 1. Upstairs. Heat, Vance calls the commission a OUTDOOR CENTER and Snowboard leasing starting at just 99 admin, IT and human resources. ties, who would have to travel to St. “stacked” body, without any repre- Electric all included. Laundry on site. No dollars. Power Play Sports. Open 7 days, pets. 472-6261. (11-25) Responsible for assessing needs and Johnsbury, where one probate judge sentation from any lay-judges. He Downtown Morrisville. 888-6557. (11-25) planning and implementing improvements would handle small claims cases for said he will talk to boards in Cale- The Craftsbury Outdoor Center is seeking a kitchen LARGE ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT, to internal systems and processes, all the northernmost counties, said donia’s other towns in order to drum manager. This is a full-time seasonal position; food service ALL TYPES ROOFING and Roof Shoveling. upstairs, has a full bath, a large kitchen, including IT. BS in Business or related Vance. Many probate and assistant up support for the anti-consolidation management experience is a must. Responsibilities to Call Jim 586-2251. (3-31-10) field and nonprofit experience preferred. judges do not have law degrees, and dining and living room all open with cathe- contingent in preparation for the include: ServSafe compliance, inventory management, dral ceilings and fireplace. Does have a senior management experience required. the state has a tradition of using “lay- coming legislative session. small loft room that could be second bed- SELLING YOUR STUFF? Get rid of your Position is in Greensboro, Vermont with purchasing, menu planning, staff scheduling and training, room, W/D hook-ups, $800.00 includes stuff by placing an ad: call 472-6521 or e- occasional travel around the state and Cooperative, friendly work environment with benefits; check heat, hot water and trash removal. No mail [email protected]. New England. Please email resume and cover letter with salary requirements to out our website, www.craftsbury.com. Contact Chasidy at smoking or pets. First, Last and Security. 563-2128. (11-25) [email protected] by 11-20. (11-18) The Hardwick Gazette (802) 586-7767 or [email protected] (subject: kitchen Today’s News... Tomorrow’s History. manager) for more information. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT Classified ads must be paid in advance. The charge is 25¢ per word; $5.00 minimum charge ROAD FOREMAN per week; $2 additional charge per week for border. Classified tear sheets are $2.00 each. Town of Wolcott DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS IS MONDAY AT NOON Candidate must have the following qualifications: - PAID IN ADVANCE. ¥ CLASSIFIEDS MAY NOT BE SUBMITTED BY PHONE. • CDL Class A license • Personnel management & organizational skills • Budget development and record keeping AD TO READ AS FOLLOWS • Familiar with all facets of summer & winter maintenance • Capable of operating all types of equipment Pay based on experience - Full benefits Pick up an application or email a resume with references to Wolcott Town Clerk's Office P.O. Box 100, Wolcott, VT 05680 [email protected] Number of weeks to run Amount enclosed Sorry, NO REFUNDS. Job will remain open until filled E.O.E. MAIL TO: The Hardwick Gazette ¥ P.O. Box 367 ¥ Hardwick, Vermont 05843. Page Twelve The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, November 25, 2009

when the state finally issues VFVC Stanley-Little, nor does he know Venture its final required permit, allowing what the future hold for the Venture Continued From Page One the organization to send out bid re- Center and EDCV as partners. “We felt it was important to have quests for construction, is “a moving He does know all the money is in Delivering On A Promise a very close-by, knowledgeable advi- target.” place, he is working on the final sory board,” Norder said. The Venture Center has been touches of the blueprints (“fixtures, Facing up to facts that delays in eyeing Hardwick as the place to re- doorknobs and stuff”) with funding and slow permitting process- locate from Fairfax for a of couple Hardwick architect Michael Gohl, Rental Cars es helped push the start of years, and 2009 looked like the year, and he is planning on spending Propane • Heating Oil • Diesel construction completely out of this especially after the Economic Devel- much more time in Hardwick. Nor- Heating Equipment Installations year, Norder said at least there’s no opment Council of Vermont helped der said he will maintain regular $29.95/day longer any speculation about when in secure the $3.1 million in state and office hours at the Center For an 189 Railroad St., St. Johnsbury, VT 2009 crews would start tearing up the federal grants and loans needed to Agricultural Economy starting in (802) 748-8934 or (800) 222-9276 ground and pouring a foundation. open the facility. Connie Stanley- January, in order to shepherd new 472-6555 There are plenty of things to do, and Little, former head of EDCV, had clients through the process of start- now without the time crunch of trying publicly predicted a groundbreaking ing their own food businesses. 533-7110 to get a shell up by winter, the adviso- in June, and when that didn’t hap- A recent article in Seven Days ry board and VFVC workers have time pen, the beginning of September. But suggested the decision to move the to concentrate on things other than when the final funds were announced Venture Center to Hardwick was a "Imported Cars getting shovels in the ground. in late September, people stopped “controversial” one. Some people in Are Not Foreign To Us." One of those things is helping making predictions. Chittenden County have wondered first-time VFVC clients with myriad Stanley-Little surprised many by aloud about the move to the sparse- tasks involved in creating a food busi- retiring shortly after the final funds ly-populated Northeast Kingdom. ness before firing up the ovens or were announced. She called the Ven- Norder was asked about his feelings turning on the mixers. ture Center her proudest on the controversy. He said Hard- YOUR “One thing a lot of new clients fail achievement, but trying to wrangle wick is a hot-spot for agriculture, as to see is there is six to nine months millions, working with politicians in has been well-documented in the Krista Sawyer, left, and Clara IS YOUR from concept to production,” Norder Montpelier and Washington, ex- past year. Lew-Smith, right, were joined by said. hausted her, she said. Norder is not “The synergies up here are way 12 other Hardwick area Girl According to Norder, the date sure what EDCV will do to replace too powerful to ignore,” he said. Scouts in Troop 30674 Friday to make 49 apple pies. Six adult volunteers helped at the United Church of Hardwick and the pies were delivered to the Hardwick Area Food Pantry for Thanksgiv- ing boxes. Happy (photo by Vanessa Fournier) Hunger Turkey As we sit down to count our blessings, Continued From Page One we're grateful for the gift of your friendship. visitor to the Pantry, at least not this past year. “We’ve had tons and tons of peo- ple this year,” Grace said. “A lot of Day! PALMER'S INC. people are having to come more than once a month, and more and more Wishing you and 367 Brooklyn St., Morrisville, VT 05661 people coming in have full-time jobs.” Other than making families 888-2159 from all the folks at yours a warm and Family Owned & Operated Since 1933 choose either a Thanksgiving or Christmas basket, the eligibility GATES SALVAGE YARD wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday! rules are fairly lenient regarding Food Pantry use. If a household of RTE. 14, HARDWICK, VT • 472-5058 four makes less than $40,000 a year, We’re closed Thursday to celebrate they can use the Pantry. With unem- Thanksgiving and closed Friday ployment rates climbing, there are many Vermont families that would to enjoy deer season. love to be making that much money, Grace said. From the folks at Hunger has begun to affect more and more Vermonters — the USDA reports 12.1 percent of Vermont DONA’S CAR STORE households, 1 in 8, struggle with hun- Lower Wolcott Street • Hardwick, VT 05843 ger or “food insecurity” (i.e., worrying about how to finance the next meal). Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Although more people find them- 472-5501 selves eligible to visit their local food shelves, some are reluctant because of the stigma attached. “I hear it many times a day, ‘I don’t normally do this,’” Grace said. The same goes for people who qualify for programs like 3Squares VT, formerly known as Food Stamps. In a recent interview talking about food and fuel assistance, Richard Moffi, fuel assistance coordinator for Vermont’s Department of Children and Families, said people who have been laid off, or find themselves un- der-employed, sometimes find it hard to swallow their pride and ask for state aid. Said Moffi, “Every time someone who had a job worked an hour for wages, he or she helped pay for” food assistance programs. The Food Pantry and other food shelves around the state all receive food from the USDA and the Vermont TOM & MIKE BROCHU Foodbank. Last fiscal year, as the MIKE'S SERVICE CENTER INC. nation officially entered a recession, Foodbank distributed almost 7.5 Main Street, Hardwick ¥ 472-8296 million pounds of food to its 280 part- ners around the state. Those partners include food shelves, meal sites, se- nior centers and after-school programs. “The Foodbank is definitely on the ball,” Grace said. “If I ask for help, I get it.” A lot of help comes from right around the corner. Grace said a lot of people who use the Food Pantry are the most helpful volunteers, helping with stocking, carrying boxes and bags. Main Street Lower Wolcott Street Speaking of volunteers, how Greensboro Hardwick about those pies? Each of the 80 472-6555 Thanksgiving boxes had a pie in it, 533-2221 either from the Pies For People 05 Mini Cooper S, 2 dr., Hatchback, 6 spd., A/C, CD, CC,Htd. Seats,S/R ... $18,300. project at Sterling College (see relat- 07 Toyota Prius Hybrid, 4 dr., Sdn., A/T, A/C, CD, CC, P/W, P/L ...... $16,600. ed story), the local Girl Scout troop (who made 45 apple pies) or from the 03 Toyota Tacoma SR5, 4 WD, 4 dr., PU, V6, A/T, A/C, CD, CC, P/W, P/L ... $16,800. two-person pie-making team of Zari- 03 Toyota Tacoma XCab, 4WD, PU, 6 cyl., A/T, A/C, CD, CC, P/W, P/L ...... $15,700. na O’Hagin and Cheryl Crytzer. 01 Toyota Camry CE, Sdn., A/T, A/C, CC, CD, P/W, P/L, 47K ...... $8,950. Or how about talking turkey? A 97 Toyota Camry XLE, 4 dr., Sdn., 6 cyl., A/T, A/C, CC, P/W P/L ...... $3,950. collaboration between two Hardwick 05 Nissan Murano SL, 4 dr., V6, A/T, A/C, CD, CC, Leather, S/R ...... $18,250. grocery stores and the Hazen Key Club managed to wrangle up more 05 Subaru Legacy OB, Wgn., A/T, A/C, CC, Htd. Seats ...... $15,200. than 200 turkeys to be distributed to 05 Subaru Legacy OBi, Wgn.,A/T, A/C, CD, CC,Heated Seats,Cass. .. $14,275. local food shelves, including the Pan- 04 Subaru Legacy OB, Wgn., A/T, A/C, CC, CD, P/W, P/L ...... $11,100. try (see the letter to the editor this 04 Subaru Legacy L, Ann. Edition, A/T, A/C, CD, CC, P/W, P/L, S/R ... $10,400. week). 03 Subaru Forester X, Wgn., A/T, A/C, CD, CC, P/W, P/L ...... $10,300. The local agriculture scene is 04 Subaru Forester XS, Wgn., 5 spd., A/C, CD, CD, S/R, P/W, P/L ...... $10,300. helping battle hunger in a big way. Riverside Farms donates produce, a 03 Subaru Legacy L, Wgn., A/T, A/C, CD, CC, P/W, P/L ...... $8,600. local with a connection to an apple 03 Subaru Legacy Ann. Edition, Wgn., 5 spd., A/C, CC, P/W, P/L ...... $8,400. orchard donates fruit. The Flower 03 Subaru Legacy L, Ann. Ed., Wgn., A/T, A/C, CC, S/R, CD ...... $7,000. Basket donated a carnation for every 02 Subaru Legacy OB, AWD, Wgn., A/T, A/C, CC, P/W, P/L ...... $8,300. holiday food box. And Grace likes to 02 Subaru Imp. OB Sp. Wgn., 5 spd., A/C, CD, CC, P/W, P/L ...... $6,650. share the story of people who caught seeds from one of the floats at this 01 Subaru Forester L, Wgn., A/T, A/C, CC, P/W, P/L, cass...... $6,800. year’s Spring Festival parade, plant- 00 Subaru Legacy L, Wgn., 5 spd., A/C, CD, CC, P/W, P/L ...... $5,650. ed the seeds, picked the vegetables 99 Subaru Legacy OB, Wgn., 5 spd., A/C, CD, CC, P/W, P/L, Lthr...... $6,400. and donated them. 99 Subaru Legacy OB, Wgn., A/T, A/C, CC, cass...... $3,450. “The town has come through in so 98 Subaru Impreza OB Sp., Wgn., A/T, A/C, CC, Cass...... $4,950. many ways,” Grace said. “We’ve nev- 98 Subaru Legacy OB, Wgn., A/T, A/C, CC, P/W, P/L ...... $4,675. er had a problem.” 97 Subaru Legacy L, Wgn., A/T, A/C, P/W, P/L ...... $4,750. 96 Subaru Legacy L, 4 dr., Sdn., A/T, A/C, CC, S/R, P/W, P/L ...... $5,100. 02 Hyundai Sonata, 4 dr., Sdn., A/T, AC, CD, CC, S/R, P/W, P/L ..... $5,400. The 04 Kia Optima LX, 4 dr., Sdn., 5 spd., A/C, CD, CC, P/W, P/L ...... $5,200. 00 Honda CRV, Wgn., A/T, CD, CC, P/W, P/L ...... $7,600. Hardwick Gazette 99 Honda CRV EX, 4 dr., Wgn., A/T, CD, CC, P/W, P/L ...... $7,700. 00 Volvo V70 XC, Wgn., A/T, A/C, CD, CC, Htd. Seats ...... $6,950. 96 Chev Cavalier, 4 dr., Sdn., 4 Cyl., A/T ...... $2,950.

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