THE Since 1889 75 Cents

HaHardwick ◆ Greensborord ◆ Craftsburyw ◆ Wickolcott ◆ Walden ◆ Stannard Gazette ◆ Woodbury ◆ Calais ◆ Cabot ◆ Marshfield Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Volume 121, Number 18 Conflict Of Interest Charges Sweep And Swirl by Tommy Gardner “slinging allegations” based on sec- est in purchasing Wright’s towing HARDWICK — East Hardwick ond-hand knowledge, and with service, but he did not offer any mon- resident Helmut Nottermann accused Nottermann comparing the town gov- ey, and did not pursue negotiations board chair Marcus Brown last week ernment to something out of “a movie any further. He said he was coinci- of “betraying the trust” of voters in an script from Chicago.” The town’s law- dentally working at Wright’s house incident that occurred last year involv- yer, Bill Davies, advised the board to last spring in his capacity as an ex- ing the town’s revolving loan program. not answer any questions. Officer Bill terminator, and describes the The accusation came at the regular Field even had to stand up and tell conversation with Wright as brief meeting of the Select Board. Nottermann to behave. and casual. Nottermann said Brown used In a follow-up interview Mon- “These are, verbatim, the words his position as an elected town offi- day, Brown said in 2009, Hardwick that I said to Milt Wright,” Brown cial to try and make an offer on a resident Steve Ellis applied for one said. “‘If things don’t work out be- business, knowing a person who was of the town’s Economic Development tween you and Steve, I may have an trying to secure a low interest loan loans in order to purchase Milton interest.’ Period. That was it.” was doing so in order to buy that Wright’s towing service. The loan Nottermann, in his own follow- same business. Brown says the alle- process, which started in March, up, said he was told Brown made an gations are untrue, and while he ended in June 2009 with the board offer in March, while Ellis was still admits he did express interest in the unanimously denying Ellis the loan, being considered for the loan. He said same business, he said he never according to the board’s official min- he does not question whether or not made an offer. utes on June 4, 2009. the town denied someone for a loan, Very little of substance was said Wright and Ellis declined to be but he calls Brown’s words to Wright at the board meeting, with Brown interviewed for this story. — whatever they may have been — saying Nottermann was out of line, Brown said he did express inter- See CONFLICT, Page Four

One Big Snake Twinfield students hone up on their herpetology knowledge, with the help of a lengthy boa constrictor. From left, Kayla Potter, Julie Road Crew Pay Hits Bump Shedd, Kate Harrington, Kyle Weinreich, Emlyn Crocker, and Michael Domey hold the snake at the paillon del diablo (cooking pot of the devil) waterfall in Ecuador this spring. (courtesy photo) And Runs Into A Ditch by June Pichel Cook Clegg read a memo from Town Clerk sion, sometimes heated, the board WOLCOTT — The Select Board Linda Martin, which outlined objec- voted at its May meeting to reverse reversed itself last week on a salary tions to salary raises for “employees Wheeler’s pay increase and keep it at increase given in April to a highway of the highway department.” $15.30/hour. Arlo Sterner voted department employee. Objections to In April, the board agreed to hire against the motion. Patten’s position Teaming City And Protected Islands the increase were raised by town Harold “Skip” Patten as road fore- and rate of pay were voted unani- employees who reminded the board man at $20/hour; road crew member mously. compensation had been frozen and Steve Manosh, $17.50/hour; and Board chair Ryan Bjerke, who dental benefits removed in the bud- raise road crew member Lonnie was absent from the April meeting, Offer Intrigue On Ecuador Trip get presented at Town Meeting. Wheeler’s pay to $16/hour from abstained on the motion to hire Assistant Town Clerk Belinda $15.30/hour. After lengthy discus- See RAISE, Page Twelve by Will Walters themselves. The seven students, donkeys tied up on the roads. But European settlers. They all said the MARSHFIELD — A trip across Michael Domey, Max Bronstein, there are no chain stores. Even in cultures are diverse but really not borders, continents and the equator Kayla Potter, Emlyn Crocker, Kate such an urban area, the “way of in- competitive. to a city of 2 1/2 million people recent- Harrington, Kyle Weinreich and Jed teracting is so different. The people The city is ecologically minded ly let seven Twinfield Spanish Snow, along with chaperones Julie are more welcoming and trusting,” but is incredibly polluted by many students see more of the world in two Shedd and Ehren Miller Nogueira, said Bronstein. It is a “relaxed cul- vehicles, they all agreed. There is a Canning Selected As New weeks than they may see in the rest stayed with his family. ture,” said Nogueira. Harrington lot of hydropower but also a lot of bus of their lifetimes. Quito, Ecuador’s capital, is rain- summed city life there as “everything smog. Shedd said people are “not al- The connection to Ecuador was ier, cloudier and at a very high is different.” lowed to drive one day a week, There more than just an interest in a Span- altitude members of the group re- Quito was the main part of the are stricter inspection laws,” than OSSU Superintendent ish country. A few years ago, an counted in an interview this week in trip, according to Bronstein, where other areas. Ecuadoran student came to Twin- school. Even with the multi-million the students saw the different cul- In contrast to the capital, the by Tommy Gardner assistant superintendent in charge nal exams and commencement exer- field and he and current students population, they said, one can still tures of the many indigenous peoples students guided by their hosts, trav HARDWICK — The Orleans of learning at the South Burlington cises. have continued contact amongst see paperboys on the streets and as well as the descendents of the See TRIP, Page Twelve Southwest Supervisory Union has se- School District, and come on as OS- “This is a really crazy time of lected JoAn Canning as the new SU’s new head July 1. Similarly, the year,” Canning said. “I imag- superintendent, after a shorter-than- current OSSU Superintendent Mark ine we will both be juggling two usual search process that netted more Andrews will wrap up his last six school systems.” candidates than many expected. weeks in the Hardwick area before he According to Jim Lovinsky, ‘Dirt Road Wireless’ Company Individual school boards ap- moves on to his new job as the super- chair of the OSSU Executive Com- proved her appointment Tuesday intendent at Essex Town School mittee, Canning will be paid night. Her selection will be passed District. Andrews has said he will $105,000, which is commensurate on to Education Commissioner Ar- show his replacement the ropes in the with what Andrews currently earns Awarded Grant To Expand Broadband mando Vilaseca for final approval. coming weeks, the always-busy time and would have been paid next year. Canning will finish her job as the when schools wind down toward fi- See CANNING, Page Four by Tommy Gardner to bring broadband wireless access to ahead,” Birnbaum said Monday. He the company’s five year history. Cloud Alliance, a Plainfield in- more rural areas. According to Cloud added that since its inception in 2005, “And that’s why we’re still here as ternet provider that concentrates on Alliance general manager Michael Cloud Alliance has expanded slowly, a company.” providing “dirt road wireless,” has Birnbaum, the money will allow the unlike larger telecommunications The $200,000 will pay for the been awarded a $200,000 grant to company to reach more than 2,000 companies with deeper pockets. He installation of three towers, one Rinker Case Among Oldest expand its services into Hardwick, new homes. Currently, Cloud pro- said Fairpoint Communications was each in Hardwick, Wolcott and Woodbury and Wolcott. vides broadband services for a few not committing to beefing up the in- Woodbury, and the equipment that The Vermont Telecommunica- hundred customers in Calais, frastructure in more rural parts of the goes on those towers. Birnbaum tions Authority awarded the grant Marshfield, Plainfield and East state. said Cloud Alliance has selected the In Environmental Court money last week, after looking over Montpelier. ”By necessity, we had to do it or- sites, but said he could not comment er Jacalyn Fletcher, the Rinker tow- scenic quality of the area. bid proposals from companies willing by Tommy Gardner ”This grant will give us a big jump ganically, bootstrap it,” he said of See GRANT, Page Ten BERLIN — If it seems as though er case is among the oldest cases still Even though it took more than it has taken a long time for the Ver- in the court system. four years, Rinker was granted his mont Environmental Court to deliver “This is the one that has been on Act 250 permit in October 2008. A an opinion on the fate of a proposed her desk the longest,” Fletcher said. half-dozen Bridgman Hill landown- 180-foot communications tower on Rinker first applied for a permit ers promptly appealed that decision, Venture Center Not Ready To Break Bridgman Hill, it has. for his tower before the Hardwick and a year later, the aforementioned Lawyers from both sides of the Zoning Board in June 2004, and was trial occurred. Jared Margolis, the debate over whether Karl Rinker’s met by stiff resistance over the next lawyer for the appellants — which tower represents an aesthetic blight four years from Bridgman Hill res- included Joseph and Jo-Anne Mc- Ground; Feds Satisfied With Status on Hardwick’s landscape had their idents who felt the tower violated a Carthy, David and Catherine key portion of Vermont’s Land Use Mitchell, Forrest Foster and Karen by Tommy Gardner needed to be ready to start construc- weekend and on Monday, overseeing There is an apparent low bidder, days in court in the beginning of No- and Development Law, Act 250. Shaw — said the tower as proposed HARDWICK — The May 10 tion by May 10, or else risk losing the the final steps in the process. NVDA Professional Construction, Inc., of vember 2009. The case went under That portion, Criterion 8, requires was “massive, and it’s going to be deadline for the Vermont Food Ven- copious amounts of federal and state has been shepherding the Venture South Burlington, which bid advisement by Environmental Court District Environmental Commis- visible from too many places in town.” ture Center to issue a notice to proceed funding. Of the roughly $3.1 million Center project through the complex $2,227,000 on the project. The outfit Judge Meridith Wright in December, sions to ask whether a project has an In an interview in April, Rinker with construction has come and gone. attached to the project, just over $2 maze of paperwork involved with was one of nine general contracting and the judge has not yet delivered a “adverse” aesthetic impact on the Although not all the paperwork is in million was secured last year such large government-funded companies that submitted a propos- verdict. According to Court Manag- See TOWER, Page Four order, it appears the project will be through EDA. projects. al to work on the project. Two more able to retain its federal funding. According to Steve Patterson, “They (EDA) are satisfied with companies tried to get their bids in, The U.S. Economic Develop- executive director of the Northeast- where we’re at,” Patterson said Mon- less than five minutes past the 3 p.m. ment Administration had set the ern Vermont Development day. “We’re moving forward.” bid opening last Tuesday, but they deadline earlier this year, telling Association, there was an EDA offi- When asked for a date for break- were shut out. those involved with the project they cial from Washington over the ing ground, he said he was unsure. See CENTER, Page Five It Takes A Village To Find A Principal by Tommy Gardner narrows down the list of roughly 30 School. The student representative, more people in the school and in the CABOT — Actually, in the case people who applied for the job. Torm- 10th-grader Rebecca Rossell, was cho- town before she steps into the Wash- of Cabot it takes one student, three ey said the idea is to get as much sen Monday by the Student Council. ington Northeast offices in July. community members, three teach- community involvement as possible There are three teachers, one Finally, and perhaps of most ers, two support staff and an in the selection process, instead of from each level: Lee Penniman, high importance, according to board mem- incoming superintendent. leaving all the work up to the five- school; Jennifer Lindert, middle bers, there are three community According to Cabot School Board member School Board. school; Carolyn Deasy, kindergar- members on the committee, selected chair Chris Tormey, he and his fellow “We were able to get everyone on ten. Representing the school’s from a larger pool of residents who board members will not get involved board,” Tormey said Monday. support staff are Leonia Pike and wanted an opportunity to help choose in the hiring process to replace outgo- The majority of the screening com- Linda Savoca. the next principal. Those three are ing principal Regina Quinn until the mittee was picked at a special Incoming superintendent Nan- Caleb Pitkin, Stephany Searles and recently-formed screening committee Saturday morning meeting at Cabot cy Thomas will be able to get to know See PRINCIPAL, Page Seven Twinfield Budget Approved On Third Ballot by Will Walters two-town school district voted. The vote followed a public hear- of the needs of our students and MARSHFIELD — Voters The budget was $5,028,869, ing the previous night where the community.” passed a budget for the Twinfield which was a decrease of .7 percent board was told the new budget met Nobles said during the public Union School District May 11 by a from last year for educational voters’ objections that resulted in hearing that next year’s budget Hardwick Public Works crew members Perley Allen, left, and Bernie Shatney, right, wash vote of 430 for to 380 against. There spending. The total amount, includ- two previously rejected budgets. planning will begin earlier to hope- down the Daniels Block parking lot last week. The town is getting spiffed up as Spring Festival were 498 votes cast in Marshfield ing federal and state required School Board chair Michael No- fully increase public involvement approaches.See story Page Two. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) (43 percent turnout) and 312 in spending was $6,507,815 equaling bles said, “I am excited we found the and let the board learn earlier what Plainfield (34 percent turnout). In an increase of 3.16 percent. balance in the tough examination the voters will be expecting. all, 39 percent of the voters in the Page Two The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Trash Disposal Help Available Tossed Around For Energy Audits by June Pichel Cook and funding, it was explained bridge CRAFTSBURY — The North- and culvert inventories are now on- By Town Officials eastern Vermont Development line. Board chair Bruce Urie Association provides technical as- commented the Atwood Bridge, num- by Will Walters ed the board appoint a representative sistance to communities in the ber four on a list of 15 to be repaired MARSHFIELD — Representa- to the CVSWMD board of supervi- areas of town planning, zoning, by the state, has been upgraded from tives of the Central Vermont Solid sors, a position Warshow said has grant writing, energy audits, poor to fair. The bridge’s condition Waste Management district met been vacant for about 10 years. training workshops, and compiling appears to have been upgraded as with the Select Board at its meeting Warshow said the Northeast inventories of town bridges and funds diminished, with some bridg- May 5 to provide information and Kingdom director will meet with the culverts. NVDA representatives es “healing themselves.” present a case for the town to remain board soon. If it appears they recom- David Snedecher and Doug Morton Morton explained minor im- in the district. The Select Board is mend changing districts the required met with the Select Board last provements on a bridge can “change considering if there is any benefit to ballot vote of the town would be put week to explain the services NVDA the rating,” and it wouldn’t hurt to withdrawing from CVSWMD and off until Town Meeting rather than can provide to businesses and mu- ask why the bridge rating improved. joining Northeast Kingdom Waste warning a special meeting. nicipalities. “You have to look to safety,” Mor- Management district, as Cabot did The board heard from Val and Joe Snedecher explained NVDA’s ton said. “The town is responsible for recently. Currier, supported by 14 residents of regional advisory committee meets the safety of its structures.” Select Board chair John War- the Groton Forest Road area, con- monthly and prioritizes projects. Morton noted Bridge 32, a pe- show said the board was concerned cerning alleged development in the Craftsbury is a member communi- destrian trail bridge, should be about the financial crisis the district area for which permits have not been ty. He explained the Vermont removed from the repair list, and was going through in addition to the issued. The Currier’s complained the Legislature is most interested in suggested possibly a substitute reasons from Cabot’s withdrawal sale of their house fell through be- regional projects. could be put in its place. He said from the district. The new executive cause of statements made by zoning One of the services offered are some towns were using low-cost director, Leesa Stewart, assured the administrator Bob Light to the sell- energy audits, which include follow- loans from the Vermont Infrastruc- board the “financial crisis has stabi- ers. A letter from the buyers was Hardwick town officials deemed this house at 206 South Main St. to be a public health hazard, and have up reports on improvements that can ture Bank to repair bridges. lized.” She said the district lowered presented to the town clerk and Se- given the owner — who lives in Utah — five business days to clean up the trash. If she does not, the town be made and subsequent paybacks in The board reviewed planning com- the per capita fee to the member town lect Board. reserves the right to go in and clean up, and possibly demolish, the house. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) energy savings. Audits can be per- mission chair Willie Ryan’s letter that from $3.10 to $2.10. The Currier’s said Light told the formed on town buildings. was sent to James Volz, chair of the Mia Roethlien, the district’s sec- sellers a race track might be built on “We don’t do schools,” Snedech- Vermont Public Service Board regard- ond in command, told the board the land behind a campground in the er said. “We will do town buildings, ing the Kingdom Community Wind district would be sponsoring hazard area and no permit was needed for a town garages, town halls, libraries. Project proposed for Lowell Mountain. waste along with electronic waste. race track. The oval in conversation Owner Has Five Days It’s important to have someone go The commission voted at its April She said scrap metals, batteries and appeared to be a go kart track. around with the auditor.” meeting to send the letter, requesting books will be included in planned Others in attendance questioned In discussing the town’s bridges See HELP, Page Three drops. The board was told 11 tons of the need for permits and a hearing food scraps were taken from Twin- before the Developmental Review To Clean Up Burnt House field, subsidized by the district, since Board before any moving of earth by Tommy Gardner with a return receipt to make sure it compensated by the town if he got bit 2007 for a composting project. could be done in what was claimed to HARDWICK — Town officials was delivered, and she has five days and got rabies, and was assured by Answering a question from the be in a forest and conservation area. have declared a South Main Street to rectify the situation. Since Chap- Lewis he would be covered by the Slim Margin Puts board, Roethlein said recycling could Also disputed was the road built on house a public health hazard and lin lives in Utah, and has not town’s policy in that event. Chase be done at Cookson’s trash collection the land without, it was claimed, the have given the owner, who lives in responded since the fire, Lewis said also said if a police officer or a road site or at Casella in East Montpelier. required frontage. Warshow said the Utah, an ultimatum to either clean he doubts she will respond to this new crew member sees a stray, he should Budget Over The Top Both are fee based, she said. The board went out May 1 and inspected up the property or the town could step letter, either. She has been asked to pick it up, and not just wait for Chase CVSWMD recently closed its recy- roads and they did see that road. by Betty Hatch pelier and final figures are not avail- in and put a lien on the house, and clean up the property, demolish the to give chase. He also said if he had WALDEN — Voters approved able from them. cling depots. Currier said they were “looking for maybe demolish it. structure and backfill the founda- to serve papers to any unruly citi- Bobbi Brimblecombe, town clerk, a letter from the town telling the buy- the school’s budget yesterday with a The budget figure a reduction of The house, located at 206 Main tion. zens, he would want police assistance 152-147 vote. The budget was first $16,730 from the previously voted noted recycling could be brought for ers that they can’t build a race track St. and owned by Bonnie Chaplin, “There is no expectation the ho- in doing so. He said he was taking the free to the Cabot site on Saw Mill without going through a permit pro- defeated Town Meeting Day. budget — $13,272 in tuition and was badly damaged in a February meowner will do anything,” Lewis dog catcher job to help the town, and The School Board met last week $3,458 in special education. This Road off Route 215 in Lower Cabot. cess.” Warshow said “we will look into fire. Town Manager Rob Lewis — said. didn’t want to have to make enemies. Member Laura Johnson suggest- it immediately and get back to you.” to set a figure for the 2011 budget and budget is $136,563 higher than the who is also the town’s health officer Also at Thursday’s Select Board “We don’t have animal problems prepare for a vote. An informational FY/10 budget, a 6 percent increase. — informed the Select Board Thurs- meeting, officials named Hardwick in this town,” he said. “We have peo- meeting was held Monday evening. High school tuition increased day the house and adjacent garage resident, and first constable Art ple problems.” The budget was $2,386,563. $47,132 or 6 percent and special ed- are full of household trash and the Chase as the interim dog catcher. Sherrie Olmsted, an animal ad- The vote came on the heels of a ucation costs increased $197,504 or burnt remains of the interior struc- Danville resident Jo Guertin served vocate who has attended meetings letter the board wrote after meeting 128 percent. With increased revenue, ture. Lewis said with the warmer in that role, but after the board told when dogs are on the agenda, was last week and sent to all voters ex- the net education fund spending de- Wage Increase weather neighbors have begun to her last month she would be required asked if she was happy with the new plaining how it arrived at the figure creased by $39,224 or 2 percent. complain about the stench and the to bring strays to Lamoille Kennels arrangements: sending the dogs to and the numerous ways that money There is an anticipated revenue in- prospect of a future rodent problem. instead of boarding them at her Lamoille, and having Chase as dog could or could not be saved. The state crease of $175,787 or 47 percent. Rescinded, Board Lewis said he had given Chaplin house, she declined the revised con- catcher. Legislature is still working in Mont- 30 days to clean up the mess, and tract. “I am so happy,” she said. those 30 days are long up. He said he Chase had some of his own stip- In other business, Lewis told the Conduct Challenged sent a letter through certified mail ulations. He said he expected to be See HOUSE, Page Twelve by June Pichel Cook “We went three months without Bread Oven To Be Built WOLCOTT — Hiring a road fore- a foreman,” Sterner said, “and need- by Betty Hatch son Fund and Sale of Schools money man, filling a road crew position, and ed to get things done. We had to do WALDEN — The School Board into short term CDs when they come raising an hourly pay rate for a road it.” met May 4 to hear committee reports. due. crew employee at the April Select Assistant Town Clerk Belinda Board member Ray Lewis reported The budget vote was discussed. Board meeting engendered a Clegg said auditors look at the min- the design plan for the water treat- An informational meeting was charged discussion at the board’s utes, which are official documents. ment system was received but no scheduled for Monday, May 10 at May meeting. Board chair Ryan Referring to the board’s actions in financials were included. He will fol- 6:30 p.m. The vote was held at the Bjerke, who was not present at the April, Clegg said nothing could be low up and report back. town clerk’s office on Tuesday, May April meeting, sought clarification of done legally because the minutes Principal Martha Dubuque re- 11 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. the actions his counterparts took. lacked specifics for hiring road fore- ported a work day would be held on Dubuque requested that Ray The April actions were rehashed man Patten, hiring Manosh for the May 15, beginning at 9 a.m. to build Lewis inspect the school building and revoted: Harold “Skip” Patten road crew, or giving a pay raise to a structure to house the bread oven. with her in May to see what work was hired as road foreman at $20/ Wheeler, and who voted, the effective Volunteers are urged to attend and needs to be done. This report will be hour, voted unanimously; Steve dates of employment, and rates of help with the building. She also re- available at a future meeting. Manosh was hired for the road crew compensation. ported that June 11 would be the last Superintendent Martha Tucker at $17.50/hour on a 4-0 vote with “You need everything in writing,” day of school; June 7 at 1:30 p.m. will spoke about policies and procedures. Bjerke abstaining; and crew member Clegg stressed. be the last community gathering to The board will review them at a fu- Lonnie Wheeler’s brief salary raise “It’s different from what it was honor grandparents. Graduation ture meeting. of $16/hour was rescinded (remain- when you were on the board before,” would be held June 10 at 7 p.m. Stu- The 2010/2011 school calendar ing at the current rate of $15.30/hour) she told Sterner. dent work was shared with the board. was adopted. They signed the school on a 4-1 vote with board member Arlo Concerns about violating the Workmen replace portions of the barn roof, blown off last week in gale force winds. The barn is on Route The 2010/2011 school calendar was board code of conduct. They dis- Sterner opposed. open meeting law with board deci- 15 in Wolcott and owned by Danielle Leriche. (photo by June Pichel Cook) received. cussed the procedure for snow days In discussing open-meeting pro- sions made outside of board meetings Business manager Rob Billings and the next meeting will be held tocols, advertising positions, and were raised by Clegg and Bjerke. updated the board on the 2010 finan- June 15 instead of June 1. interviewing candidates, Bjerke Bjerke questioned how the board was cials. School treasurer Lina Smith The meeting closed in executive said, “I’m a rules guy. I’m trying to operating as a board with discussions Summer History Programs Set will be directed to reinvest the Wat- session with no action taken. keep us out of trouble and do what’s and decisions being made outside of best for the town.” meetings and “presented at the next by June Pichel Cook with a discussion by Tim Breen, Experience with Google Earth; and In unraveling the April actions, meeting.” GREENSBORO — A full sched- “Framework for the Revolution,” to “A Noise Like Thunder — The Story Bjerke said, “We didn’t follow the pro- On filling the road crew slot, res- ule of events and summer activities be held in Fellowship Hall. Discus- of Runaway Pond,” a panoramic dis- cess. I don’t want to be part of that. ident Curtis Archer said someone have been planned for the Greens- sion groups are limited to 15 play of paintings and artifacts. Dr. We can get fined or sued. We hired who had plowed roads all winter as a boro Historical Society as it participants, and a book is available Stacy Daniels will give a presenta- someone for a job (road crew) we substitute driver for the town “was completes its building addition and in preparation for the discussion. tion, “Runaway Waters: When the didn’t even advertise. The road fore- never offered the job on the road new exhibit space. President Jenny In August, Breen will hold two best laid plans go bad.” man had no input or was part of the crew.” Resident Jamie Archer ques- Stoner reported the building has discussions: “Enforcing the Revolu- The Bicentennial events on Sat- hiring. You made decisions at a meet- tioned if there was a policy about progressed nicely, and plans are tion” and “Experiencing the urday, June 5, include music, Bread ing when Skip wasn’t here even. We open positions being advertised. moving forward to continue with the Revolution.” Prepared packets of and Puppet theater, crafts/farmers’ need to operate a lot better.” Clegg explained it was possible to second phase of the project. materials will be available for these market focusing on Glover business- Board member Sterner defended fill a position from within, or when Building campaign chair Clive discussions. es and cottage industries, Busy Bee the April actions, which had followed interviewing new candidates, offer- Gray reported 221 donors pledged August events include a presen- BBQ and church supper, ending with an executive session, but were un- ing them a different position from the $244,000 for the project. Support has tation by Allen Davis, “Early a contradance and fireworks. On clear in the board’s minutes. He said one for which they had applied. In been received from the Vermont His- Greensboro from the Revolutionary Sunday, June 6, a hike to the pond the town had been without a road April, Manosh had been interviewed toric Preservation Trust, Freeman War Forward.” The Greensboro Arts site and coffee cooking in an open pot foreman for three months and work for the road foreman’s post but was Foundation, and Vermont Housing Alliance and the society will co-spon- will add to the festivities, along with had to get done. hired for the road crew. Conservation Board. Over the past sor the play, “The Contrast” the same a cake contest, food vendors, picnic two years, the town appropriated month. The play, to be held in the lunch, and music. Gov. James Dou- $20,000 at the annual town meetings United Church of Christ Sanctuary, glas will attend Sunday’s for the project. is a political satire on the high-brow ceremonies. The building is owned by the British and rough colonists. The Greensboro Historical Soci- town and leased to the group for 99 The group voted to donate $50 in ety will not hold summer exhibits as years. support of the Runaway Pond Bicen- its building is being renovated. The Thunderstorms on Tuesday night last week produced hail The American Revolution and tennial 2010 celebration to be held in annual Ice Cream Social and Old- up to three-quarters inch in diameter. In Stannard, hail life in Greensboro at the time is a Glover June 4-6. The three-day cele- Time Games for children is on theme of the summer programs. The bration begins on Friday, June 4, schedule, July 17. the size of peas covered the ground, making it look like a calendar of July events will begin with a quilt show; a Runaway Pond snowstorm passed through. (photo by Tyler Molleur)

May 12 - May 18 Common Draining Solutions Sought Greensboro by Tyler Molleur The Willey's Store by June Pichel Cook alogue with other committees in Alexander said. WEATHER WATCH CRAFTSBURY — Village Im- town and has some funds from a be- Where the storm water would [email protected] Skippy Florida Natural Orange Stonyfield provement Society president Harry quest without strings attached to it, percolate down, avoiding water dis- Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Miller met with the Select Board last according to Miller. trict piping and buried phone lines, Peanut Butter or Grapefruit Juice Smoothies week to discuss cooperative efforts on “We feel the Common is an impor- and cost comparisons between piping $ 49 $ 99 ¢ improving drainage around the Com- tant part of the community,” he said. and open ditching are some of the 1 15-16.3 oz. 2 64 oz. 99 10 oz. mon. Retired engineer Bob “It is a scenic place and what Crafts- issues to be addressed. Alexander presented drawings, bury is noted for.” The northwest corner of the Com- Sweet Baby Ray's American Flatbread G.M. which showed how the drainage Alexander explained the funds mon has always been a problem, problems might be corrected. needed for under drainage of the board chair Bruce Urie noted. Mostly cloudy Partly cloudy Mostly cloudy with Mostly cloudy Partly cloudy Barbecue Sauce Pizza Cheerios One solution involved crowning Common would be too much for the The society is looking for support with 40% chance with 30% chance 30% chance of with 30% chance $ 49 $ 99 $ the Common lengthwise and direct- society, but it was possible to drain from the board before continuing of showers of late-day showers of showers 1 18 oz. 6 14-16 oz. 2/ 5 14 oz. ing the water to the easterly and off the rainfall by “picking up the with designing a project, Miller stat- showers westerly sides. The water could be water and carrying it somewhere ed. Hi: 57 Hi: 60 Hi: 59 Hi: 64 Hi: 64 channeled through pipes or open through piping or channels.” “We would like to see something Lo: 30 Lo: 37 Lo: 38 Lo: 40 Lo: 33 Hormel Folger's Tide Liquid ditches on rights-of-way along Open channels require a 3 per- corrected. A lot of people use the Date High Low Rain Snow on grnd Date High Low Rain Snow on grnd Chili Ground Coffee Laundry Detergent Church Lane, Mountain Loop, Acad- cent drop whereas piping, a one or Common and there are a lot of things 5/3 73° 48° 0.09" 0.0" 0.0" 5/7 55° 43° 0.27" 0.0" 0.0" emy Lane, Auld Lang Syne, or one-half percent drop, according to to explore. This is a status report.” $ 29 $ 99 $ 99 5/4 66° 40° 1.10" 0.0" 0.0" 5/8 53° 31° 0.40" 0.2" 0.0" 1 15 oz. 5 27.8-33.9 oz. 5 50 oz. possibly, between the Craftsbury Alexander. He explained by putting The board voted unanimously to School Industrial Arts building and a crown on the Common with new have the society continue looking at 5/5 74° 43° 0.44" 0.0" 0.0" 5/9 35° 30° 0.01" T" 0.0" 5/6 60 40 0.21" 0.0" 0.0" Wkly 74 30 2.52" 0.2" 0.0" Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sat. - Sun. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. abutting property. material, such as sandy fill, it could solutions for the drainage problems ° ° ° ° Miller said trees around the Com- be brought to a grade so the water on the Common and to report back its Conditions will be unsettled for the week as areas of low pressure pass over New 802-533-2621 Grocery/Clothing mon were in peril because of the poor “doesn’t sit there.” findings. England in a series bringing on-and-off showers for the rest of the week. Temperatures 802-533-2554 Hardware/Sports drainage, and most of them would “It is the ‘green’ thing to let it will be near, or just below, normal for this time of year. die. The society wants to create a di- (storm water) percolate somewhere,” The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Page Three

Is your partner constantly POLICE REPORT texting or calling you and demanding a response? Hardwick Police Call AWARE for free Woman Charged With Assault confidential support. Of Another And Infant 472-6463 HARDWICK — Maeghan Bald- A vehicle left by Mill Street for win, of Hardwick, was charged at 4 several hours was brought to the at- p.m., May 5 with two counts of aggra- tention of police at 3:06 p.m., on May vated assault, burglary, petite 7. Police investigated the situation larceny, assault and robbery and and determined the vehicle was sto- interfering with emergency services. len. Police allege Baldwin went to a Kainen B. Hayden, of Hardwick, Hillside Drive residence and commit- was seen driving near the intersec- HALL'SHALL'S MARKETMARKET ted the crimes against a woman and tion of Billings Road and Bridgman MillMill Street,Street, HardwickHardwick •• 472-6677472-6677 18-month-old, who were taken to Co- Hill at 1 p.m., May 4. Hayden was pley Hospital with serious injuries. arrested and charged with driving USDA Choice Certified Pkg. Sweet California Betty Crocker Asst. Police are looking for a second while his license was suspended and Angus Beef® Boneless Driscoll Tuna Helper or suspect. two counts of violation of conditions Sirloin Tips Strawberries Hamburger Helper Bonnie Wallace, of Hardwick, of release. One was from Caledonia $ 99 $ $ was arrested on a warrant at 6:45 County and one was from Lamoille 5 lb. 2/ 5 1 lb. 5/ 5 4.3-6.7 oz. p.m., May 6. Police alleged she failed County. to pay a fine. She was taken to the A roll over of a 1991 Toyota in- Shurfine Bottle Florida's Natural Assorted 8-Inch, Fresh Baked Correctional Center in St. Johns- jured John T. Graves, of Montpelier. Tomato Grapefruit or Premium Strawberry-Rhubarb bury. The accident was reported to police Ketchup Orange Juice Dean E. Christie, of Jericho, was at 12:08 p.m., on May 3 on the Crafts- Pie ¢ $ 99 $ 99 stopped for speeding at 12:52 a.m., on bury Road. Graves was taken to 99 24 oz. 2 64 oz. 3 26 oz. May 11 on Route 15 east. Police gave Copley Hospital for treatment of lac- him a $179 ticket for allegedly driv- erations to the back of his head, a Booth Bros. 2% MILK-$3.29 gal. ¥ All 1/2-gal.-$2.19 ¥ Booth Homo-$3.75 gal. ing 70 mph in a 50 mph zone. contusion, scrapes over his left eye Hardwick Public Works crew member Brent Hodgdon unloads a mass of dirt at the Hardwick Mitchell C. Shatney, of Wolcott, and cuts on his hands. Police gave fire station last week. All of the streets in Hardwick and East Hardwick were cleaned with the Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. • Sunday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. was pulled over on Bridgman Hill at him a $199.99 ticket for driving too street sweeper that was rented from H.P. Fairfield in Morrisville for $3,500. See story page We accept MasterCard, VISA and EBT Cards 11:24 a.m., on May 8. Police gave him fast for conditions, with an accident. two. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) ~ FAMILY-OWNED AND OPERATED FOR 36 YEARS ~ a $151 ticket for misuse of plates. The crash is still under investigation. After police were contacted at Patrick Alan Stacey, of Morris- 10:37 a.m., May 7 and told of a dis- ville, was arrested at 5:23 p.m., May traught, confused woman, she was 3 on Main Street in Greensboro Bend found on South Main Street. After in- and charged with being in violation vestigating the matter, police alleged of conditions of release. He was tak- Brandie Brunell, of Barre, had a war- en to the Northeast Regional Help SQUADRON #7 rant issued by Washington County Correctional Facility and held on Continued From Page Two for her arrest for failing to pay a fine. $5,000 bail until he was arraigned in an opportunity to participate in the HARDWICK She was held on $86 bail. Washington District Court in Barre. board’s deliberative processes on the in- dustrial wind project. VERMONT The letter states Craftsbury citi- Vermont State Police zens feel the proposed wind project Spring Plantings could have a significant impact on the Meat Raffle town. It notes the Letter of Intent filed WALDEN — Police went to the asked to contact state police at 748- by Green Mountain Power about the Sons of the American Legion are having Charles Abel residence on Richard 3111. project was not clear enough to make a Crossing Road at 1:30 p.m., May 10, Driving With Influence “reasoned and fact-based assessment of their Seventh Annual Meat Raffle on after a hang-up call was made from DANVILLE — State police re- the risks” the town was being asked to the residence. While there, state ceived a call at 7:45 p.m., on May 10, take for the ‘public good.’” Friday, May 14, at 7 p.m. troopers alleged they found seven that there was an intoxicated person The commission requested the marijuana plants. The plants were driving on Route 15. Police located Select Board to determine if the town At the Hardwick American Legion Post #7 seized. the vehicle. Angel Wilde, of Hard- has a point of view regarding the King- Abel was released on a citation wick, was taken into custody. She dom Community Wind Project and Many different cuts of meat, fish and to appear in Caledonia District Court was cited to appear in Caledonia Dis- impact on the town. poultry to be raffled off in St. Johnsbury on July 12, to an- trict Court in St. Johnsbury on May In other business, the board was swer the charge of cultivation of 24, to answer a charge of driving given a list of people who have not li- marijuana while under the influence. censed their dogs this year. They Come support your local S.A.L. Home Makeover Bound For Court agreed with Town Clerk Yvette Brown WALDEN — State police are in- GLOVER — John L. Vetere, of that owners of unlicensed dogs should Grand prize: $250 meat package drawn at vestigating a complaint that Craftsbury, was pulled over by state be warned that dogs will be picked up someone went into a residence on police at 4:35 p.m., May 2, on I-91. if not licensed. A list will be sent to dog end of night. Noyestar Road, changed the door He was processed and released after officer Roger Martin. locks and went through the resi- he was cited to appear in Orleans Left, fresh-made donuts, made dence. The home is owned by an District Court in Newport on May 25 by local baker Debbie IN A COMMUNITY BUILT ON out-of-town resident. to answer charges of driving while Aschenbach, tempt the senses Police received the complaint on under the influence and driving DIVERSITY AND INDIVIDUAL at Friday’s Hardwick Farmers DIFFERENCES, YOU WANT AN April 14. while his license was suspended, Market, the first of the season. Anyone with any information is criminal. INSURANCE AGENT WHO THINKS LIKE YOU DO – wellspring Above, say “Cheese!” Leah Pontius of the Cellars at Jasper Hill slices INDEPENDENTLY some fromage for a prospective customer Friday, at the season’s first • HOME/AUTO Hardwick Farmers Market. (photos by Tommy Gardner) mental health & wellness center INSURANCE MENTAL HEALTH • BUSINESS INSURANCE Maggie McGuire, Ph.D. Farmers’ Market Psychologist, Somatic Therapist Call Trauma Resolution Families, Adults, Couples Off And Running Pat 472-6694 ext. 1 Juliann Ambroz, MEd for a [email protected] Relational Psychotherapy HARDWICK — The Farmers’ The grand opening celebration Adults, Teens, Children Market opened for the season Friday is Friday, May 28. Sue and Bob Hatch quote! 472-6694 ext. 7 at its usual location on Route 15 be- of 2 Acre Farm in Walden will sell day (802) 380-2282 tween Aubuchon Hardware and old chicks, Nancy Kish of Agape [email protected] Greensboro Garage. Farm in Hardwick will have a Llama M.G. & E.F. The market operates from 3-6 for show and will host a hands-on Kathleen Landry, M.A. p.m each Friday from May 7-mid-Oc- needle felting demonstration. There Morse, Inc. Couples, families, individuals tober, rain or shine. Local farmers, will also be original blues style folk N. Main Street, Hardwick, VT Attachment issues bakers, food makers, and craftspeo- music with a live performance by 802-472-5721 • 800-357-9461 (802) 595-5056 ple are there. There is also live Alan Greenleaf. Sarah Houston, MA [email protected] entertainment and many special The Farmers Market is accept- Psychotherapist events are planned for the season, ing applications for vendors, Somatic & Expressive including children’s activities such entertainers, and volunteers. Call Talk & Walk With Arts Therapist as pony rides, story telling, face Megen at 533-2337 or send an e-mail Adults, Couples painting, and Youth Farmers’ Mar- to 472-6642 ket Day, when children can [email protected] Luke O’Brien Mary Young, MA, LCMHC participate as vendors. to request an application. author of Lic. Mental Health Counselor Adults, Couples Northeast Kingdom The Work of Byron Katie 472-3345 Nancy Perrault, RN, MS Mountain Trail Guide [email protected] Somatic psychotherapy, energetic therapies & imagery, Saturday, May 15, 4 p.m. holistic nursing & Café After a short talk at the Galaxy, 472-6694 ext. 8 MEMBERS PAY EVEN LESS join Luke for a walk on the [email protected] Hardwick Trails Bert Francke, MD Ted Colletti, left, and Jesse Doubleday, right, stand on More Fresh Local Produce 52 Loaves by William Alexander Psychiatry their new miniature golf course. The course opened May 7 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 18 Psychoanalysis at The Mountainview Snack Bar in Hardwick. Every Week 525-3620 Anthony DePaul, MA (photo by Vanessa Fournier) Client-centered Psychotherapy Think Local, Eat Local Children, Adolescents, Families Café opens early, Monday - Friday Individuals & Groups 472-6694 ext. 6 7 a.m. [email protected] Coffee, scones, breakfast, (fat) free WiFi 7 Mill Street, Hardwick Crystal Staples, M.A. Cand. Existential Psychotherapy Main Street ¥ Hardwick, Vermont ¥ 472-6020 472-5533 ¥ [email protected] Children, Teens, Family STORE HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9-7 ¥ Sat. 9-6 ¥ Sun. 10-4 Mon.- Fri. 9- 5:30 ¥ Sat. 10 - 5 Individuals and Groups 472-6694 ext. 4 Molly Barber, M.A. Cand [email protected] Adolescents, Adults, USDA Choice Beef California Families, Individuals & Groups Shoulder London 472-6694 ext. 2 Broil Buy 1, Get 1 Strawberries $ REIKI & ENERGY WORK Save up to $4.39 FREE 1 Lb. Pkg. Sierra D. Thayer, R.M.T. per lb. of equal or lesser value for Independent Reiki Master/Teacher Save up to 98¢ on 2 2 5 Lightwork/Teacher on free item Shamanic Practitioner Boneless Pork Loin Best Yet Reduced Fat, 472-9529 Center Cut Pork Open 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Low Fat or Fat Free [email protected] PHYSICAL THERAPY Buy 1, Get 1 Open 7 days a week $ Lassie Rathbone, PT Chops Milk Orthopedic manual physical therapy will be FREE 472-6504 Gallon ¥ With Card Save up to $5.49 of equal or lesser value for Hands-on care with a personal touch Wolcott Street, Hardwick Save up to $2.18 on 2 2 5 per lb. on free item 472-9800 OPENING Hood or New England Creamery Senior Citizen Day Summer Hours in May! Ice Cream $ Every Tuesday 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. p.o. box 147, hardwick, vt 05843 Assorted ¥ 48-56 oz. ¥ With for 802-472-6694 Card ¥ Save up to $4.98 on 2 2 5 5% OFF 7 DAYS A WEEK insurance accepted Page Four The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Canning Woodsmoke by Julie Atwood Continued From Page One All current OSSU administrators — Letters From Readers both central office and in the schools — agreed earlier this year to forgo salary increases in order to keep budgets low- er. Canning has a one-year contract to start with, but both she and Lovinsky say she was hired for the long term. History Of Hardwick When the OSSU began its search To the editor: and Mary Brochu will present Part 3 in March, there were concerns the The Hardwick Historical Society of their “History of Hardwick.” This search was starting late in the year. will hold its semi-annual General is a PowerPoint slide show lasting Typically, the Vermont School Boards Membership meeting at 7 p.m., Mon- one hour and guests will view old pho- Association recommends a 90-day day at the Opera House. There will tographs of Hardwick past. Many search for a superintendent, but with be a brief business meeting to con- have never been viewed publicly. Andrews decision to take the Essex job duct the election of our new officers The Depot will be open and re- coming in February, OSSU had only a and trustees, give a hardy and most freshments will be served roughly 45-day window. grateful thank you for those who immediately after the meeting. The Executive Committee decided helped us this year and conduct a The public is invited and admis- to go it mostly alone, to save money, JoAn Canning quick review of the past years work. sion is free! although it did hire a familiar face to (photo by Tommy Gardner) There will be a special presenta- Tom Dunn help with the search: former OSSU tion this evening! Lorraine Hussey Hardwick superintendent David Ford, who re- didates fielded questions about their tired last year and does consultant views on the relationship between the work for the VSBA. Lovinsky, who said central office and the principals’ offic- Returnables Help Food Pantry he had extra time to dedicate to the es; how to go about improving reading To the editor: the whole month of May. search, said the OSSU spent about and math standardized test scores; the Cleaning out that mud room? We appreciate all in the commu- $5,000, most of it for Ford’s fees and for role of the community and parents in Any returnable bottles or cans that nity for your longstanding support. postage and paper costs. the school. Many of the questions had you dig out and put in the Kiwanis Ruth Gaillard “I’m really pleased at the hard work to do with the Policy Governance mod- bins at the Kwik Stop at the junction Hardwick Area Food Pantry the Executive Committee did, and the el the OSSU and most of the schools of routes 14 and 15 will benefit the Hardwick help David gave,” Lovinsky said. have adopted (Woodbury has not Hardwick Area Food Pantry — for There was talk at the beginning of signed on yet). the search process that the candidate Both candidates have had at least pool had “dried up to a puddle.” Instead, 20 years’ worth of experience in the eight candidates applied. The toughest education field. Stanley has a back- Open letter To Farley Brown job the search committee may have had ground in special education and To the editor: ISO-New England, the Federal En- was choosing between the two finalists curriculum development, but has not I am writing to encourage you to ergy Regulatory Commission, — Canning and Orleans Elementary worked with high schools. Canning has help people understand the Kingdom utilities marketing high-voltage in- School principal Sandra Stanley — last nearly three decades of experience as Community Wind Project reported in terstate power distribution and the week. Both finalists spent the entire an administrator, but has never been The Hardwick Gazette on May 5. Public Service Board must keep the day Thursday in the district, touring a principal, in charge of “buses, boilers The project is based upon an old price of electricity high enough to pay the OSSU schools, spending 90 min- and buildings.” marketing strategy. To sell wind- its costs. Local utilities must contin- utes in a public “meet the candidates” Canning was asked Thursday mills, Vestas contracts with ue to repair and maintain local lines forum, and capping it off with final in- about the difference between urban companies to locate, design-build, to bring electricity to consumers and terviews with the Executive Board. Chittenden County and the more rural operate, maintain and guarantee need the money they are now charged “It was really fun,” Canning said. nature of the four counties OSSU cov- wind farm outputs. British Petro- for peak-power to do this. “I think I got a nice taste of the person- ers. She said the Hardwick area is “an leum uses a similar strategy to collect Jack Lazor’s 35 Kw windmill alities in the schools.” area on the move,” and Vermont is a the oil it finds off the coasts of Amer- could be generating 70 Kw of three- During last week’s public forum, a small state anyway. ica and Africa. Sea breezes powered phase electricity for surrounding handful of community members, edu- “There’s two degrees of separation Spanish, Portuguese, Danish and farms if the local distribution lines cators and school board members for anyone in Vermont,” she said. “It’s Dutch windmills and slave ships. surrounding his farm were three “IT’S YOUR PODS. THEY WANT HATS AND COATS!” grilled Canning and Stanley. The can- such a small state.” Mountainous terrains create winds phase instead of single phase. Equip- that fiercely blow some days and oth- ment today is designed to use service providers who are anxious to er days not at all. The winds flowing three-phase alternating-current. Tower expand service coverage in this un- down the Lowell Mountain Range Local utilities are impeded from us- Continued From Page One served and underserved area either are likely more predictable than the ing consumer sales to upgrade local said he has spent more than $100,000 with this project in place, or if not, market upon which this strategy lines by federal regulations imposed on legal fees alone over the past six pursue other sites with a different ser- depends. in 1978 to market fossil fuels. These years, although his lawyers have not vice deployment plan to expand The strategy engages a subcon- regulations are now changing. been able to bill for quite as many hours coverage.” tractor to take on the project’s risks. A revolution is brewing, like the in the months since the trial ended. In an interview last week, Fletch- Community Wind will pay the one that blew over Europe at the time Letters From Readers Rinker was not the only one hoping er said she read the letter, but did not project’s start-up costs regardless of of Don Quixote. Sunlight and hope Wright would deliver her decision soon. forward it to Wright. She said such whether the wind blows or not. Its create life. Plankton drop to ocean The Vermont Telecommunications Au- correspondence is usually not shared costs will be returned 24/7 with in- floors every day (they make oil). thority was coming under increasing with the Environmental Court judges, terest based upon interstate Trees drop leaves and branches ev- pressure to achieve its mission to pro- lest there be a perception of favoritism. electricity market prices, which vary ery day (they make coal). We are vide broadband internet access and Fletcher acknowledged Wright’s from about 2 cents to $5 per Kw de- beginning to realize that depending A Candidate For The Kingdom cellular service to all Vermonters. Th- decision is “taking longer than we’d pending upon demand. Investors and upon ancient sunshine is a mistake. selor for over 30 years, I applaud and omas Murray, in one of his last actions like,” but also noted the decision will utilities buying the electricity are Our lives are lived in the present. To the editor: small businesses, local economies) recognize Doug Racine’s under- as executive director of VTA, wrote a be the final say in the matter, and paid after the company takes its prof- Peter Roudebush After attending and listening to holds the most promise for this part standing that the most urgent need letter to Wright, urging her to expedite therefore it needs to be deliberate. its. Those involved, including Greensboro each gubernatorial candidate in var- of the state to finally benefit from a ious venues, I have concluded that governor who understands the par- for educational success of our chil- the process. “We do try to get things out in a Doug Racine is the single most pro- ticular needs of our communities. dren is to address the issue of In the letter, dated April 15, Mur- timely manner,” Fletcher said. “We gressive-minded of any candidate, State-wide, Racine’s approach to wide-spread poverty in Vermont. ray wrote, “The construction season is hope the delay is to the benefit of the and clearly expresses and is commit- achieving health care reform holds, Poverty has become the prevailing upon us and we are confident that a decision.” ted to the issues, concerns and I believe, the surest path to achiev- obstacle to a child’s growth, physical- decision will break the ‘log-jam’ for priorities I care about. I am an active ing health care for every Vermonter. ly, emotionally and intellectually. MEETING MEMO member of the Progressive Party and I believe Doug Racine has clearly Racine’s recognition that childhood on board policy, and was unaware the Upcoming Public Meetings very pleased to offer my support for established health care reform as the poverty is the most critical issue fac- Conflict story was roughly a year old. Doug Racine as Governor of Ver- single most pressing human need in ing school communities sets the Continued From Page One “I was encouraging the board to mont. the state of Vermont. Doug Racine terms for his priorities. I believe “unethical.” Nottermann said he went establish a conflict of interest policy Wednesday, May 12 •Calais School Board, 6:15 p.m. Doug Racine has distinguished embraces the concept that health Doug Racine’s statements on this before the board last Thursday with the regarding the loan fund,” Deuso said. •Hardwick Area Food Pantry Calais Elementary School his candidacy by giving his time to care is a human right. With Racine issue once again distinguish him express purpose of causing a fracas. “I had no idea this happened so long Board, 5:30 p.m. Hardwick Area •Calais Planning Commission, 7 the Northeast Kingdom Vermonters as governor, Vermont can become the from any other gubernatorial candi- “I thought that cage needed to be ago.” Food Pantry p.m. Calais Elementary School more than any other candidate. I first state in the Union, to establish date. rattled, because it’s just wrong,” Not- There is a conflict of interest poli- •Hardwick Area Community •Marshfield Select Board, 7 p.m. believe Doug Racine’s response to the a health care system free from prof- Peggy Sapphire termann said. “If you’ve got a person cy in the town manager’s office, Coalition Work Session, 6 p.m. Old Schoolhouse Common particular issues of this most rural iteering insurance corporations: Craftsbury in management, stating facts different although it is not dated. Town Manag- part/least developed/least wealthy everybody in, nobody out. 64 North Main St. •Walden Select Board, 7 p.m. than what they are, they’ll do it again.” er Rob Lewis says he does not know region of Vermont (small farms, As a public school educator/coun- •Calais Select Board, 7 p.m. Town Clerk’s Office All the other members on the Se- when it was drafted. Lewis added that Calais Elementary School •Craftsbury Select Board, 7:30 lect Board have defended Brown’s many of the town’s policies are up for scrutiny this year, including the con- •Wolcott Development Review p.m. Town Clerk’s Office integrity as board chair. Board, 7 p.m. Town Offices Kathleen Hemmens said the board flict of interest one. “tried very hard” to work with Ellis and Brown thinks he is being pilloried Wednesday, May 19 in part because he was considering Thursday, May 13 •Stannard School Board, 6 grant him the loan. She said Brown did •OSSU Executive Committee, not try to influence the other board running for the state Legislature in p.m. Town Hall 5:30 p.m. OSSU members during the process. She said November against incumbent Lucy •Calais Historic Kents Corner, •Wolcott Select Board, 6 p.m. he “did what he always does” and let the Leriche. Why does he think this? Be- 7 p.m. Community Center Town Clerk’s Office rest of the board do the talking, while cause Todd Deuso is Lucy Leriche’s •Marshfield Planning Commis- •Wolcott Planning Commis- he listened. Since any loan conversa- partner. sion, 7 p.m. Old Schoolhouse sion, 7:30 p.m. Town Offices tions are always held in executive Deuso said he had no idea Brown Common session, there is no record of what ac- was considering a run for the State •Woodbury Historical Society, Thursday, May 20 tually transpired in any of the House. 7 p.m. Woodbury Community •Lakeview Union School discussions about Ellis’ loan request, Leriche, in an interview Tuesday, Library Board, 6:30 p.m. Lakeview Union other than the June 4, 2009 decision to said she spoke with Brown months ago Elementary School deny the loan. about him thinking of running for her seat, but she denied saying anything Monday, May 17 •Cabot Select Board, 7 p.m. Board member Shari Cornish said to Deuso. When asked to comment •Cabot Planning Commission, Willey Building she thinks talk about insider trading “is an exaggeration and regrettable.” whether she felt there was a conflict of 7 p.m. Willey Building •Cabot UDAG Committee, 7 •Cabot School Board, 7 p.m. She said until either Wright or Ellis interest, she said any policy needs to p.m. Willey Building Cabot School comes forth with a grievance, she can- include not just language about such •Hardwick Select Board, 7 p.m. •Hardwick Historical Society not be certain what happened. conflicts, but “any perceived conflict.” Memorial Building Semi-annual General Member- Although the official minutes indi- She said she had heard about Brown •Woodbury Conservation and Wright’s conversation because ship Meeting, 7 p.m. Town cate the board acted on Ellis’ Commission, 7 p.m. Town “people were talking about it all over House application on June 4, 2009, the mem- bers this week recalled the events as town.” •Woodbury Planning Commis- Clerk’s Office they remembered them between As for Brown, he maintains while sion, 7 p.m. Town Clerk’s Office Agenda for meetings are March and June 2009. Hemmens said he expressed interest in Wright’s tow- available prior to meetings, she remembered the vote to deny the ing business, it was common Tuesday, May 18 usually at the town clerk’s or application was 4-0. She did not recall knowledge Wright was trying to sell it, •Cabot Coalition, 6 p.m. Willey superintendent’s office, or by whether Brown voted. Cornish said and he did not gain any special “inside Building calling a board or committee Ellis came back a second time and the information.” He said he doesn’t feel •Hardwick School Board, 6 p.m. chair. application was ultimately denied. there was a conflict of interest, and said Hardwick Elementary School Board member Richard Brochu said he it played no role in the board’s decision thought the matter was tabled. Brown to deny Ellis the loan. said he remembered the vote was 5-0 “As far as a conflict of interest, if to turn down Ellis’ application. Tod there was one, I would have excused Delaricheliere was the fifth member of myself,” Brown said. “And I would ex- THE the board at the time. pect my board members to do the Since Wright and Ellis would not same.” comment on the matter, it has turned Hardwick Gazette into what Brochu calls a case of “he The Hardwick Gazette is published every Wednesday except the first week in January said, you said, she said, we said, what- by The Hardwick Publishing Co., Inc., Main Street, Hardwick, Vermont 05843 Hardwick Area Tel. (802) 472-6521, Fax. (802) 472-6522. E-mail: [email protected] ever.” Publication (ISSN 0744-5512). Periodicals postage paid at Hardwick, Vermont 05843. Brochu added he was angry that Troops Deployed Postmaster send address changes to accusations against Brown could inter- The Hardwick Gazette, P.O. Box 367, Hardwick, Vermont 05843. rupt the board from conducting For Service EDITORS CONTRIBUTING WRITERS important municipal business. Ross Connelly, Susan M. Jarzyna June Cook, Dwight Duke, Our Neighbors, Dawn Gustafson, Pat Hussey, “I hate accusations from people SPORTS EDITOR Willem Lange, Daniel Métraux, Dave Morse who don’t get their facts straight,” Bro- Our Friends, Joyce Slayton Mitchell, Tyler Molleur, chu said. “It distracts from the business PHOTOGRAPHER Charles Morrissey, Pete Quinlan, Vanessa Fournier David Rodgers, Will Walters we need to do.” Our Family A Different Conflict REPORTER CORRESPONDENT SSG Josh Ainsworth Tommy Gardner Adding another wrinkle to the sto- Betty Hatch Staff Sgt. Brock Billings ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE ry, Hardwick resident Todd Deuso, Susan M. Jarzyna CARTOONIST himself a former Select Board chair, Staff. Sgt. Robert Block Julie Atwood CIRCULATION recently called the three newest mem- Spc. David T. Chalifoux Dawn Gustafson PRODUCTION Master Sgt. Michael Lapierre Sandy Atkins, Dawn Gustafson, bers of the current board — Wayne Susan M. Jarzyna Hall, Shari Cornish and Kathleen Pvt. Michael Leonard The Hardwick Gazette assumes no financial responsibility for typographical errors or omissions in Hemmens. Deuso told them he felt Lance Cpl. Colby Nash advertisements but will reprint that part of the advertisement in which the error appeared. there was a conflict of interest. Lance Cpl. Michael Slayton Advertisers must notify the Gazette within five days of any error that occurred. In an interview, Deuso said Wright Copyright 2010 by The Hardwick Publishing Co., Inc. All rights reserved. Spc. Tristan H. Southworth No part of this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part approached him about five or six weeks without written permission from The Hardwick Publishing Co., Inc. ago and told him his side of the story. The list is not complete. He said he was simply offering advice The Hardwick Gazette, May 12, 2010 Page Five

Dateline: South Africa The Athletic Fields Can’t Escape The Mindsets Of Race by Sawyer J. Connelly Commission; and its rich and vibrant culture. We learned feel intimidated and spoke Afrikaans, he was conscious PRETORIA — The smell of braaied meat floated what a great country South Africa is and how it was a of the fact he was a colored and everyone around him through the air causing any person to salivate as role model for the world. was Afrikaner. Afrikaans drinking songs radiated around the grounds of We also learned the country still had a ways to go. Both explained to me perceptions throughout the Loftus-Versfeld Stadium. It was rugby night in Pretoria Although Apartheid had ended, the country was still country. There is the mindset that all who commit the and as my friend Spencer put it, “A reenactment of the segregated in many ways; most predominantly, by many crimes in South Africa are black. It’s true, the Anglo-Boer war.” wealth and education. The poor and uneducated were the majority of the crimes committed are by blacks, but the Two of the Super-14 giants, the Bulls of Pretoria and blacks and the rich and the educated were the whites. problem is everyone then goes and stereotypes the the Sharks of Durban, were to face off against one Measures had been put in place to try to break down blacks as criminals when it is only a tiny percentage of another in an ever so important game as the season drew these barriers and, although some had been, the vast the population that actually commits the crimes. to an end. The Super-14 is a professional rugby league of majority of the population was still segregated. As a “It’s bad” said Spencer, “but everyone has this teams from South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. result of such inequality, crime is a problem in the mindset.” Though both teams playing in Pretoria that night hailed country. The statistics show the majority of the He said he’d feel safer at Loftus among Afrikaners from South Africa, it was the blue attire of the Bull’s perpetrators are black. This past year, I learned more then in a stadium full of colored South Africans because supporters that greatly outnumbered that of the Sharks about this as my fellow classmates and I were lectured the Afrikaners are much more affluent. and their black and white jerseys. This was going to be many times about safety in South Africa. I began to As the second half began, I found myself half my first experience in a world of South Africa to which I internalize, unbeknownst to me, a mindset. focused on the rugby, the other half thinking about our had not been exposed. This mindset was rife during the Soweto Derby. I conversation. Apartheid ended 16 years ago, but it’s South Africa is a country that loves its sports — in was very aware of my surroundings. I was in Soweto, after effects are ever so prevalent. Economic inequality particular, rugby and football (soccer). Each, however, which was created under the Apartheid government of leaves the country extremely segregated, which feed the draws a very different crowd. Rugby is the sport of the South Africa as the South Western Townships as an area stereotypes and mindset of the population. white Afrikaner South Africans, while football is the for black South Africans. Today, almost all of Soweto’s As we walked out of the stadium, after a close match People of many races and ethnicities live in South Africa, but sport of the black South Africans. inhabitants are black and many very poor. Because I in which the Bulls prevailed, Spencer and Ziggy brought there is a noticeable difference in who attends rugby games and I had seen the equivalent of tonight’s rugby match in developed this mindset, I was constantly observing up the Confederation Cup, a soccer tournament hosted who attends soccer games. This group of people from the African football — the Soweto Derby — a few months ago. At the everything around me and sizing situations up at the in South Africa last summer. They had the chance to go Leadership Academy were aware of the differences when they derby, I was one of a handful of whites in the Derby. My guard was on full alert and all because the to the Italy-Egypt game. At the game, there was no attended a rugby game this month. From left: Nick Stirrett from predominantly black crowd. At the rugby game, my people all around me were of a different race. overwhelming majority of any race, but the stands were the United States, Hatim El-Tayeb from Sudan, Nkhululeko friend Ziggy was one of a handful of blacks in the During halftime at the rugby game, my two friends, packed full with 50,000-plus fans: black, white, colored, Mfundo Zigizendoda Yeni (Ziggy) from South Africa, and Saw- predominantly white crowd. Ziggy and Spencer, began discussing these feelings we Christian, Muslim, South African, Egyptian, and yer Connelly, from the United States. (photo by Spencer Horne) As we made our way to the stadium and through the had because of race. Ziggy, a black South African, was in Italian. gates, I began to think back to the derby. I felt different the same spot I was at the Soweto Derby. He felt They both said they felt the most comfortable at that tonight than I did then. I was more relaxed and wasn’t intimidated, having heard stories of racial violence at game. Their reasoning: “it’s the most accurate constantly taking in my surroundings and analyzing rugby games. His guard was up. representation of the world we live in.” them. My guard was down. I soon realized this was My friend Spencer, a “colored” or bi-racial South The pan-African school Connelly attends in because almost everyone around me was white. African and native speaker of Afrikaans, felt as I did — South Africa has students from 37 African The first time I came to South Africa was just about guard down. Spencer explained that although he didn’t countries. three years ago with a school trip. Before coming, we learned all about the country: it’s long and at times dark history; the struggle for freedom and equality; the peaceful healing through the Truth and Reconciliation

The stands at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria (seats 50,000) were filled when The Bulls defeated the Sharks in a Super-14 rugby match, 27-19, May The Orlando Stadium was a sellout during a professional soccer game played in April as The Bulls, of Pretoria, and the Sharks, of Durban, compete in a 1. The overwhelming majority of the fans were white South Africans. part of the Soweto Derby. Most of the 40,000 fans were black South Africans. Super-14 professional rugby game in the Loftus Versfeld Sta- (photo by Sawyer J. Connelly) (photo by Sawyer J. Connelly) dium in Pretoria. (photo by Sawyer J. Connelly)

Center Continued From Page One According to Venture Center Man- Thank You ager Brian Norder, the deadline was so imposing, and the federal guidelines so The Hardwick Recreation Committee strict, that everything had to be done by thanks all the local businesses that contributed the book. Four minutes late with the bid to Green Up Day: on a popular and innovative construc- tion project? Officials were taking no Aubuchon Hardware, Brochu Citgo, Buffalo Mountain Co- chances. Only $21,000 separating Pro- op, Claire's Restaurant, The Clip Joint, Concept 2, The fessional Construction’s bid and the Flower Basket, Gagnon's Video, The Galaxy Bookshop, next lowest bidder? It was best to sim- Greensboro Garage, Hall's Market, Hardwick House of ply call Professional the low bidder. Pizza, Hardwick Kwik Stop, Lamoille Valley Ford, Mike's EDA provided the bulk of the mon- Service Center, Mountain View Snack Bar, New To You, ey, with the rest coming from the Northeast Service Center, Perennial Pleasures, RiteWay Department of Housing and Urban De- Sports, Yummy Wok, VT Copy and Shipping. velopment and from a Vermont Community Development Block Grant. Thank you for helping to make Green Up Day The Town of Hardwick has been holding a great success! the $650,000 block grant in a special ac- count since last year, and last Thursday Architect Michael Gohl opens a the Select Board was about to begin the bid last week for the Vermont process of transferring those funds to Food Venture Center project. NVDA. They tabled the motion, but Town (photo by Tommy Gardner) Manger Rob Lewis assured them it would not jeopardize the May 10 deadline.

Delivering On A Promise

Propane • Heating Oil • Diesel Heating Equipment Installations 189 Railroad St., St. Johnsbury, VT (802) 748-8934 or (800) 222-9276

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF HARDWICK SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING The Selectboard of the Town of Hardwick, at its April 15, 2010, regular meeting, voted unanimously to allow private enterprise licensed by the Central Vermont Solid Waste District to fill the void left by the closure of the CVSWMD Solid Waste Manage- ment Depot. The Selectboard may revisit this decision in six months. To obtain detailed information on services and options, you may pick up a packet at the town clerk's or town manager's offices, The Hardwick Gazette M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; or call 472-6120 to have this informa- tion mailed to you. ~ Since 1889 ~ Today’s News...Tomorrow’s History ~ Page Six The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, May 12, 2010 VSO Musicians To Perform Baking Bread With Alexander CRAFTSBURY — The Vermont word that classical music can be HARDWICK — Author William utor to the New York Times op-ed Symphony Orchestra’s “Harp and fun! THIS Alexander will be at The Galaxy page and has written a book about Soul” harp and flute duo will present Flutist Anne Janson and harpist Bookshop at 7 p.m., Tuesday to talk his gardening experiences in The two performances Friday at two area Heidi Soons make up the Sympho- about and sign his new book, 52 $64 Tomato. He has been gardening schools, including Craftsbury School nyKids duo, “Harp & Soul.” They Loaves: One Man’s Relentless Pur- and small-scale farming for over 25 at 1:45 p.m. explain how the harp and flute work suit of Truth, Meaning, and a Perfect years. He lives with his wife and The VSO’s traveling ensembles and sound, including some of their Crust. Find out why one man put his their two children in New York’s visit all corners of the state as part special effects (glissandos, etc.). Sev- sanity and his family’s patience with Hudson Valley. of an outreach program known as eral kinds of each instrument will be him in jeopardy while he spent a year For more information, call 472- “Musicians-in-the-Schools.” These demonstrated, and audience partic- attempting to reproduce a memory of 5533 or go to www.galaxybookshop. lively performances are met with ipation encouraged. EE a perfect loaf of bread. com overwhelming enthusiasm, as the For more information, call 1-800- W K Alexander is a regular contrib- musical ambassadors spread the 876-9293 ext. 14. Thursday, May 13 Mondays, 6:45 p.m., Buffalo Mountain Co-op Cafe. Mixed level group. Informa- EXHIBITS Monotype Painting Workshop Walking And Talking ¥FREE FAMILY LITERACY CLASSES tion: 802-917-3079 or WATERCOLOR AND WILLOW, at The for parents of children under 8 years old. [email protected]. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild, with CRAFTSBURY — Artist Paul Monotypes are prized because of HARDWICK — Author Luke pages of detailed trail information ac- Work on your high school diploma, GED •“PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE” Bert Dodson and Zelma Loseki, through Evelti presents a monotype painting their unique textural qualities. O’Brien will be at The Galaxy Book- companied by maps, color photos, or other educational goals, while learning presentation with Michelle Salvador, VT June 17. Artists’ reception and book sign- workshop at the Craftsbury Public The artist paints on a plate with shop at 4 p.m., Saturday to talk about and historical notes. The publisher, ways to help your young children Dept. of Health Drug & Alcohol Preven- ing Saturday, May 15, 3 to 5 p.m. 430 Library at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, a greasy substance such as printer’s succeed. Classes meet Tuesday, the North Woods Stewardship Cen- North Woods Stewardship Center, is tion Consultant, 5:30 - 7 p.m., People’s Railroad St., St. Johnsbury. Hours: Monday May 19. This free workshop is open ink or oil paint, then the drawing is Wednesday and Thursday mornings. ter’s new publication, Northeast a non-profit organization that pro- Academy Library. Light meal and - Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Informa- to 10 adult participants. Plexi, paper, pressed by hand onto a sheet of ab- Help with childcare and mileage. For Kingdom Mountain Trail Guide. Af- vides high-quality scientific, childcare provided. RSVP for childcare at tion: 802-748-0158 or oil and paint will be provided but sorbent paper. This technique dates more information call Julia or Lucinda at ter a short talk about the work he put educational and conservation service 888-2239. Sponsored by The Lamoille www.nekartisansguild.com. people should bring their your own back to the 17th century and was into the new guide and about the trail programs in northeastern Vermont. The Family Literacy Center, 888-6810. ¥RED MILL GALLERY, Vermont Studio brushes. used in later times by English artist ¥AREA AGENCY ON AGING for Prevention Campaign. systems in the area, he will lead a For more information, call 472- ¥VERMONT STUDIO CENTER Lecture Center, Johnson, exhibit by Olga Lawson, Monotype art is a form that com- William Blake and the French paint- Northeastern Vermont’s Hardwick Office, through May 15. Information: 802-635- bines painting and printmaking, so walk around the Hardwick Trails. 5533 or go to www.galaxy 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 3 p.m. Enter Series, presents artist Tom Burckhardt, 8 er Edgar Degas, among others. O’Brien’s new trail guide is 180 bookshop.com p.m., Lowe Lecture Hall, Main St., 2727, ext. 220, named because only one good impres- Call 586-9683 or stop by the li- through the rear door of the Merchant’s www.vermontstudiocenter.org. Bank Building. Call for an appointment at Johnson. Call Kate Westcott at 802-635- sion can be obtained from a plate. brary to sign up. 472-6525. 2727 ext. 210 on day of event to confirm Vermont Philharmonic To ¥DADS AND KIDS PLAYGROUP, and for additional information. COMMUNITY Thursdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Family Center Annual Spring Concerts of Washington County, 383 Sherwood Tuesday, May 18 MEALS Go Russian At Town House Drive, Montpelier. Information: 262-3292 ¥FREE FAMILY LITERACY CLASSES for ¥COMMUNITY DINNERS, Thursdays, HARDWICK — Cellist Samuel known for his collaboration with lyr- ext. 115. parents of children under 8 years old. Work noon, Hardwick United Church, And Art Show ¥HEART AND SOUL SINGERS, meet cert and during intermission. Magill of the Metropolitan Opera or- icists such as Johnny Mercer , Ira on your high school diploma, GED or other donation. Sponsored by the Buffalo HARDWICK — The Hazen Mu- Thursday evenings 6:30 - 8 p.m., River educational goals, while learning ways to Mountain Co-op. Information: 472-6020. sic Department spring concert Refreshments will be sold during chestra, who made the first ever Gershwin and Ogden Nash. His Arts Council, Morrisville. Formal singing help your young children succeed. Classes intermission and a donation will be recording of Vladimir Dukelsky’s works have been performed and re- ¥FREE WEEKLY COMMUNITY programs feature all of the middle experience not required. Information: meet Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday SUPPERS, Wednesday, 6 - 7:30 p.m., and high school music students per- asked at the door to help support Concerto for Cello & Orchestra,will corded by Tony Bennett, Count 586-9912 RoseMary or 476-8947 Donia. mornings. Help with childcare and mileage. Marshfield. Old School House Common. forming in the concert bands, jazz music department extra-curricular be the featured soloist playing this Basie, Wynton Marsalis, Billie Hol- •T’AI CHI II, for individuals with previous For more information call Julia or Lucinda ¥COMMUNITY POTLUCK DINNERS, band, choruses and select chorus. events. same piece with the Vermont Phil- iday, Benny Goodman, Frank experience, meets Thursdays, 5:30 - at The Family Literacy Center, 888-6810. Plainfield Community Center, 4th Tues. The middle school concert is at 7 harmonic at its Spring Concert. The Sinatra, and Thelonious Monk. 6:30 p.m., through June 3, River Arts, ¥CLICK, CLACK, CHAT, Tuesday eve- event is titled “The Russians are The musicians will also present of the month. p.m., May 19 in the Hazen Union Morrisville. Information and registration: nings, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., River Arts Center, School auditorium. The first half will Coming.” Stravinsky’s later “international 888-1261 or visit www.riverartsvt.org. ¥FREE COMMUNITY SUPPER, open to Morrisville. Knitting, crocheting and felting: feature solos by this year’s eighth This concert showcasing from the style of light music” in his Suite No. ¥PRINCESS IMPOSSIBLE!, 6:45 p.m., avid stitchers who love to share their art one and all, third Wednesdays at 6 p.m., Surprise grade singers and instrumentalists works of major 19th and 20th centu- 2 for Small Orchestra; Rimsky-Kor- Woodbury Elementary School. Per- and the company of others to work on United Church of Craftsbury, on the ry Russian composers will be sakov’s suite Procession of the formed by the 4-6 grade students. individual and group projects. No registra- Common. Information: (802) 586-8028. and the second half will highlight the Open presented at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May Nobles, from his opera Mlada; Mus- Chicken Pie dinner before the show, 5:30 tion necessary, bring your own materials. ¥HARDWICK AREA FOOD PANTRY, band and chorus. 23 at the Town House as the first in sorgsky’s Introduction to his opera - 6:30 p.m. Tickets available from WES Free. Information: 802-888-1261 or West Church Street, adjoining St. Johns The high school concert is at 7 House what will, in collaboration with the Khovanshchina; and Borodin’s students. Tickets also at the door. www.riverartsvt.org. Church. Open Mon. noon - 2 p.m.; p.m., May 20. Performances will be North East Kingdom Arts Council, be Polovetsian Dances from his opera Sponsored by the WES PTO. Informa- ¥FIGURE DRAWING OPEN STUDIO, Thurs. and Sat., 9 - 11 a.m. Information: presented by the chorus, band, jazz for an annual event. Prince Igor. tion: 472-5715. every Tuesday, 6 to 8:30 p.m., River 472-5940. band and select chorus. Dukelsky, known also by the Tickets will be available at the ¥CACAO AND COFFEE, A Look at Two Arts, Morrisville. Bring your own ¥SENIOR MEALS served at Maple There will also be an art show on Blanche Sacred Plants Slide Presentation by name Vernon Duke, was adopted as door, can be purchased on line at materials, model available. Information: Street Apartments, Hardwick, Monday, display in the library before the con- Sandra Lory, 5 - 6:30 p.m., Jeudevine 472-6908 or 888-1261. an America refugee from the Russian vermontphilhamonic.org or from the Wednesday and Fridays at noon. Meals Lamore's Library, Hardwick. ¥INFANT/TODDLER STORY HOUR, are delivered Monday and Fridays in the Revolution at the suggestion of Galaxy Bookshop. ¥VERMONT STUDIO CENTER Lecture Craftsbury Public Library, Tuesdays, 10 George Gershwin. He was well Hardwick area. Meals are delivered in 98th birthday, Series, presents writer Fanny Howe, 8 a.m. Stories, songs, finger-plays and fun! the Greensboro area Monday and Artisans p.m., Lowe Lecture Hall, Main St., Information: 586-9683. Wednesday. For more information, call May 22 Johnson. Call Kate Westcott at 802-635- ¥LAMOILLE RIVER SWINGERS Please come to the Senior Helpline at 1-800-642-5119 Needed 2727 ext. 210 on day of event to confirm Square & Round Dance Club, learn to or 748-5182. 3 - 5 p.m. Open Studio Weekend and for additional information. square dance, Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m., The Woodbury Historical Society at the studio of ¥OSHER SPRING LECTURE, “Black and Peoples Academy Cafeteria, hosts its fourth annual Woodbury at the Deborah Holmes White Photography”, with Rosie Prevost, Morrisville. Information: 888-5309, 644- MISC. Old Home Day on Aug. 21. Members St. Johnsbury Academy Fine Arts 2850, 635-2346, or 533-7122. ¥TWIN VALLEY SENIORS, of Old are searching for artisans to be part Cabot Church New Watercolors & Prints Department Chair and teacher, 1:30 ¥READING & BOOK SIGNING, William Schoolhouse Common, Marshfield. of this event. The theme is “Wood- at p.m., Catamount Arts, St. Johnsbury. Alexander, author of “52 Loaves,” 7 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 11 bury Artisans: Past and Present.” The Lakeview Inn Information: 802-748-2600 or The Galaxy Bookshop, Hardwick. a.m. to 2 p.m. We cook on site every For additional information, call 295 Breezy Ave., Greensboro www.learn.uvm.edu/osher. Information: 472-5533 or Monday, and meals are prepared by New Carolyn at 456-8108. www.galaxybookshop.com. England Culinary Institute on Wednes- (on right, before Willey's Store) Friday, May 14 ¥VERMONT STUDIO CENTER Lecture days and Fridays. Suggested donation May 29 & 30, 2010 ¥PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10 a.m., Series, presents sculptor John Monti, 8 for each meal is $3. We deliver Meals on Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Craftsbury Public Library. Stories, songs p.m., Lowe Lecture Hall, Main St., Wheels to our homebound friends. Johnson. Call Kate Westcott at 802-635- Information: 426-3447. Door prizes, Refreshments & Kids' Activities and art projects and fun! Information: 2727 ext. 210 on day of event to confirm ¥BOOK SALE: Every day at the Perron Farm © D. Holmes (802) 533-2597 586-9683. ¥HARDWICK PEACE VIGIL every and for additional information. Jeudevine Library, Hardwick. Library hours: Mon. & Wed., 1-7 p.m., Tues. & RTE. 100, MORRISVILLE, VT 05661 Friday, 5-6 at the Hardwick Peace Park. Only minutes from Stowe! Come join us for any part of that hour. Wednesday, May 19 Thurs., 1 - 5 p.m. Fridays 10 a.m. to 5 Sponsored by the Hardwick Area Peace ¥MARSHFIELD PLAYGROUP, p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to noon. 472-5948. MOVIE GUIDE ¥ 888-3293 & Justice Coalition. Information: 533- Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Old School- ¥THE VERMONT BOTANICAL GAR- 7175. house Common during Community DEN, a place of beauty for reflection and WWW.BIJOU4.COM ¥CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH - Supper. For children birth to five and gardening inspiration; a place for FOR MOVIE REVIEWS AND PREVIEWS Dandelion Discussion Group, with Helen Beattie, their adults. Information: 476-8757 x113. research, demonstration and education Friday mornings, 8:30 - 10, Buffalo ¥FREE FAMILY LITERACY CLASSES about gardening for food and health; the BARGAIN MATINEES Mountain Co-op Cafe, Main St., for parents of children under 8 years old. history and diversity of local growing AllAll showsShows $4.50 $5 before before 6 p.m. Hardwick. Information: Helen at 472- Work on your high school diploma, GED practices and protecting and enhancing Festival 5127. or other educational goals, while learning the environment as well as providing a beautiful place for community interaction ¥STORY HOUR, Greensboro Free ways to help your young children HARDWICK open to the public year round. Contact Library, Fridays, 10 a.m. Stories, songs, succeed. Classes meet Tuesday, Come taste our Person: Charlie Nardozi, 863-5251. The Sat., games, crafts and fun. 53 Wilson Street, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. COMMUNITY Dandelion Wine and Greensboro. Information: 533-2531. Help with childcare and mileage. For Hardwick ¥VERMONT YOUTH ORCHESTRA, more information call Julia or Lucinda at DINNER May 22, other award-winning spring concert, 8 p.m., Harwood Union The Family Literacy Center, 888-6810. Please join us High School, Duxbury. Information: 802- Gazette ¥AREA AGENCY ON AGING for for an Every Thursday wines. Local music 655-5030 or www.vyo.org. Northeastern Vermont’s Hardwick Office, noon - ¥HARDWICK REIKI CLINIC, second 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 3 p.m. Enter Friday of every month, 5 - 7 p.m., 12 - 1 PM Max Gray Road, E. Calais through the rear door of the Merchant’s Open House 5 p.m. Masonic Temple, 61 Church St. Bank Building. Call for an appointment at United Church Turn left off Rte. 14, just past Practitioners from all schools of Reiki 472-6525. celebrating the Legare's welcome. Clients seen on 1st come 1st ¥STORY TIME at Jeudevine Memorial serve basis. Donations accepted. Hardwick Library in Hardwick, 10 a.m. Call for 50th Wedding Experience the relaxing effects of Reiki information: 472-5948. energy work. Information: 472-6152. Anniversary of [email protected]. ¥SACRED CIRCLE DANCE, 2nd and •BEGINNING T’AI CHI, 7 - 8 p.m., David and 4th Fridays of the month, 7 - 9 p.m., Grand View Danville Congregational Church, Hill Wednesdays, through June 9, River Arts, Georgette Brochu Street, Danville. Music and dances from Morrisville. Information and registration: Sunday, May 23 around the world. All dances taught; no 888-1261 or www.riverartsvt.org. RIVERSIDE Winery partner necessary. Childcare for ages 3+ •PRESENTATION ABOUT HEMP’S 2-4 p.m. (call first). Call Diana at (802) 684-3867 local history, followed by a screening of Knights of FARM CSA for more information. Hemp and the Rule of Law. Part of Hemp History Week, 7 p.m., Fairbanks Columbus Hall (Community Supported Agriculture) Saturday, May 15 Museum, St. Johnsbury. Also hemp Hardwick, Vermont •MORRISVILLE FARMER’S MARKET, snacks, silent auction, door prizes. ORGANIC PLANT SALE Saturdays, on the Green beside Presented by Rural Vermont and Vote Hannaford’s. Information: Mary at 585- Hemp. Information: (802) 223-7222. LAST THREE WEEKENDS IN MAY, FIRST 5267. ¥MONOTYPE PAINTING WORKSHOP, ¥WALK & TALK with Luke O’Brien, 4 with Paul Evelti, 6:30 p.m., The TWO WEEKENDS IN JUNE, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. p.m., The Galaxy Bookshop. Short talk Craftsbury Public Library. Call 586-9683 by the author about his new guidebook, to sign up or stop by the library. Limited THANKS Join us for our bountiful harvest “Northeast Kingdom Mountain Trail to 10 adults. Guide,” and walk on Hardwick Trails. ¥SPINNERS CIRCLE, open to all, meets FOR SAYING YOU SAW IT IN Fresh organic produce from June - October Information: 472-5533. third Wednesday each month, 1 - 4 p.m., THE HARDWICK GAZETTE ¥THE NORTHEAST KINGDOM Hall House, Old Stone House Museum, Call 472-6169 for more info. CHORUS Spring Concert, 7 p.m., East Brownington. Bring wool and your wheel Craftsbury Church. Featuring the [email protected] or try one of ours. Information: Joan at Route 16 • East Hardwick • “Solemn Mass in A” by Cesar Franck. 802-754-2713. ¥OPEN FARM WORK DAY at Peace of Earth Farm, Albany. Learn about sheet CRAFTSBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY mulching by helping to create growing Work Bee, 9 a.m., at the Babcock House, beds, every third Saturday, 1 - 5 p.m., for all community-minded folks who are May - September, rain or shine. 43 West willing to volunteer an hour or so Griggs Rd., off of Rt. 14, 4 miles north of sprucing up the grounds and polishing Music Thursday MOUNTAIN VIEW Albany village. Information: Rebecca or the interior. Free coffee and doughnuts. Frey at 755-6336. CURRENT FILM NIGHT, Third Wednes- Mark Struhsacker SNACK BAR ¥BIRD WALK, with Naturalist teacher/ day of every month, 7 p.m., Jaquith Public birder Gail Johnson, 7 a.m., Hardwick Library, Marshfield. A film series about Trails. Meet at the Trailhead behind issues and subjects that affect us all, ie. Dinner 5-9 OF HARDWICK Hazen Union parking lot. Free and open the environment, war and peace, global to all ages. Information: 472-6517. warming, immigration, safe food and more. Sundays ¥GUN OWNERS OF VERMONT monthly Information: 426-3581. NOW OPEN: meeting, every third Saturday, 1 p.m., ¥NEK CAREER FAIR, for 8th and 10th Blunch 11-2 Denny's Restaurant, S. Main St., Rutland. grade students, 9 a.m. - noon, Lyndon Information: 802-463-9026. State College. Information: 1-800-642- Dinner 5-8 18-HOLE Sunday, May 16 3177 ext. 378 or [email protected]. MINIATURE GOLF COURSE ¥THE NORTHEAST KINGDOM Daily after 2:30 CHORUS Spring Concert, 4 p.m., THIS AT OUR HARDWICK LOCATION Greensboro United Church of Christ. Baked Goods Featuring the “Solemn Mass in A” by Coffee & Bar Service COME CHECK IT OUT! TONS OF FUN! Cesar Franck. WEEK The Hardwick Gazette Free WiFi GREAT FOR BIRTHDAY PARTIES Monday, May 17 will publish announcements ¥THE BARRE-TONES, women’s chorus, of events of general interest Open every day 11 a.m. - dark 7 p.m., Alumni Hall, Barre Auditorium. Main Street, Hardwick Open to all women age 18 and over. in the calendar. ¥PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME, every Information must be received 472-7053 333 Rte. 14 S., Hardwick, Vermont Monday, 10 a.m. Stories, puppets and by 5 p.m. Friday to be 472-3053 songs, Jaquith Library, Marshfield. published the following week. Closed Wednesdays ¥FRENCH CONVERSATION, meets The Hardwick Gazette, May 12, 2010 Page Seven

Breaking Bread In A Quest For The Perfect Loaf Principal applicants to between six and How hard can it be? Peasant bread he produces the perfect loaf. sourdough (uncannily similar to plas- ‘The only thing more unsettling Continued From Page One eight. The committee will conduct is made from only four ingredients: When the loaf produced each week tique explosive) through airline than having your faith shaken is hav- Patricia Younce. the first round of interviews May isn’t nearly edible, the Flour Knight REVIEW flour, water, salt and leavening. security was more difficult than “get- ing your lack of faith shaken. Guiding this diverse crowd is 17 and, if needed, May 19. The catch is the loaf must be like furthers his quest by investigating how ting a hunting rifle onto a plane.” “ Use a levain. Second round interviews will yeast and fermentation works to pro- Brian O’Regan, an educational the perfect loaf of peasant bread he has He attends a kneading conference “ Do not undertake any project that be May 25, and the list of finalists duce bread. He explores how the bread consultant who works at St. by Sandy Atkins already tasted: dark brown crust that in Maine and attends a baking class at promises it can be completed ‘in a Michael’s College in Colchester. will be handed over to the School Like a Flour Knight, William Alex- crackles when bit, crispy and chewy at is scored and why. He finds out why the world-famous Escoffier Boulange- weekend.’ flour sold in the United States is sold He was there Monday, showing Board, who will conduct the final ander, in his book “52 Loaves: One the same time. The texture of the bread rie in Paris in his pursuit of the perfect “Do not drink the water in Moroc- interviews and make an appoint- with additives and supplements. bread. In an effort to achieve the per- the new committee members how Man’s Relentless Pursuit of Truth, had to be coarse, with substance, be co. ment. The goal is to have a new Meaning and a Perfect Crust,” vows to light and airy with plenty of holes. He bakes bread in a communal fect crust, he overheats and ruins his “Trust strangers. Well, some. Only to look over the candidates’ pro- principal hired by mid-June. quest for a year, seeking to bake the Alexander’s quest involved baking oven in Africa (not much improve- own baking oven, and breaks the glass those that you can trust. files on the school jobs website perfect loaf of rustic peasant bread. a loaf of peasant bread each week, until ment). He sows, grows, harvests, on the door of another. It is a hazard- “Chose one thing you care about School Spring. It is the commit- Tormey said, “It’s essential to winnows and stone-grinds his own ous quest, and an eventful year for the and resolve to do it well. Whether you tee’s task to narrow down the act early rather than late.” wheat by hand. Flour Knight. succeed or not, you will be better for the The year-long quest (or more accu- On his return from the abbey, Al- effort. 13th ANNUAL rately — obsession) finds Alexander in exander realizes the futility of trying “Bread is life.” a French 1,300-year-old abbey, teach- to reproduce the perfect loaf of bread, Alexander’s account of his quest is BARE-ROOT SALE ing a monk how to bake bread for all and of more importance, it didn’t mat- written with wit and humor. He has the brothers. He devises a bread reci- ter. This realization frees him from found on his journey obscure and Hanging pe especially for the abbey, trying to achieve perfection, and al- quirky information about the staff of incorporating the very different lowed him to actually have fun in the life, and those four simple ingredients, OPEN for the SEASON French flours, leavenings and equip- kitchen. And, he says he learned the which makes the book an engrossing, Baskets ment. It is at the abbey that Alexander following: energizing read. You’ll never want to Best of the New bakes his almost-perfect, heavenly loaf “Bread in a healthy diet won’t eat Wonder Bread again. of bread. make your fat. Alexander will reveal more about Dozens of Colors Apple Cultivars and Thinking that having his own clay “Too much bread, washed down his quest at 7 p.m., Tuesday at the bread oven would improve his loaf, he with wine, does. Galaxy Bookshop. Call 472-5533. Other Ornamentals builds an oven in his back yard. Step 2 Begonias • Double Impatiens of the instructions read: dig a footing New for 2010 deep enough to reach the frost line, and Verbenas • Petunias • Fuchsia wide enough for a grave . . . Alexander Howard Frank Mosher HEIRLOOM APPLES quips, “before the project is over, you’re Ivy Geraniums • Nasturtiums Memorial going to want to kill yourself, I guar- presents a talk & slide show Best of the antee it.” He strains his back building on turning history into fiction. Wave Petunias • Lobelias Pots his clay oven. Flowering Crabs Alexander is given 12-year-old He will also sign his book Walking to Gatlinburg. starter (levain), which changes his Lots of Vegetable Starts... Stuart LaPoint bread for the better. He eventually uses Tuesday, May 18, 7 p.m. an apple and water to make his own at Cobleigh Library Flower Packs of All Kinds! Landscaping Services & Nursery wild yeast, and includes instructions Nursery open daily ¥ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the end of the book on how to make (Books will be available for purchase & signing) it. But taking his 3-ounce container of Thank You for Shopping Legare's Where You Find The Best Quality Around! Route 14 • Craftsbury • 586-2856 Special Orders Welcome • Gift Certificates Available New, Used & Rare Books LEGARE FARM THANKS Route 14 Calais ¥ Barre-Montpelier Road FOR SAYING YOU SAW IT IN Broad Street, Lyndonville, VT 05851 • 802-626-5051 Open Mon.-Fri. 10-6. Sat. 9-5 Open 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Every Day ¥ 454-7784 THE HARDWICK GAZETTE greenmtnbooks.com FRESH PRODUCE • CHEESE • DAIRY PRODUCTS • MAPLE PRODUCTS

Bruce & the Crew Don't Forget to Remember...

OVER HANGING BASKETS 30,000 SQ. FT. OF A wide variety including Supertunias, GREENHOUSES & Fuchsias, Tuberous Begonia, Double COLD FRAMES Impatiens, New Guinea Impatiens, Zonal FILLED WITH ... Geraniums, Verbena, Begonias, Ivy e! Geraniums, Combo Baksets and lots mor Large, colorful GERANIUMS selection of VEGETABLE Over 50 colorful ANNUAL PLANTS varieties to FLOWERS • Tomatoes • Peppers choose from! including • Cabbage • Cauliflower Proven Winners • Broccoli • Celery • Brussel Sprouts • Cucumber • Squash MEMORIAL HERBS • Melons • Pumpkins PANS and more!

PERENNIALS Why Travel to A great selection of Hardy Lilies, Daylilies, Houghton's Astilbe, Bee Balm, Siberian and German Greenhouses? Irises, Hostas, Lupines and Delphiniums plus hundreds of other beautiful perennials Selection! Selection! in pots and economical 4-packs. Selection! Open 7 Days A Week • Mon. - Sat. 9-7 • Sun. 9-6 2937 Red Village Road • Lyndonville, VT • (802) 626-9545 Page Eight The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, May 12, 2010 SPORTS

Hazen Union Spring Summaries The Morse Sierra Klotz Subject Of First Win Code HR, 4 RBI, WP Cats Drop Danville, 20-5 by Dave Morse by Dave Morse hits with Meghan Luther stretching HARDWICK — Sierra Klotz a double to a triple, ‘Becca LaCasse was writing about her eye-opening and Ashley Duncan getting doubles experiences in Nicaragua over a and freshman Megan Colbeth get- week ago. Now the Hazen Union jun- ting her first hit. ior is the subject of the Wildcats’ first “We have been working so softball win of the season. hard,” said Schoen, who could talk Putting a slow start behind about a win. “We have been on the themselves, the Wildcats surprised other side. I’m proud of these girls. Danville High, 20-5, Thursday on The bats have been there, now they Hudson Field. This was also the ini- are playing with lots of confidence.” tial win with coach Jen Schoen at the There was a time a win over helm. Danville was a rarity so this one is “Sierra was finding the plate,” well earned. said Schoen. “She has been depend- The Cats didn’t expect to get able (as Hazen’s prime starter). She any kind of break yesterday at pow- has been doing well.” erful Peoples Academy, but return So well, the junior struckout home tomorrow afternoon against three, walked six and scattered six Northfield High at 4:30. hits, then slugged a two-run homer Emily Messier comes up short of first against Richford High, but and double among four RBI to help Baseball coach Jen Schoen’s Wildcats won their first game next time out her own cause. against Danville High 20-5. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) The Wildcats whacked out 15 Matt Goes The Distance Hands On Sophomore righthander Matt Adam Whitney, right, offers junior advice to freshman Eli Appleton Atwood celebrated his birthday with of the young Hazen baseball Wildcats. his first varsity performance to check (photo by Vanessa Fournier) Richford High, 11-2, last week Wednesday and some of Mom’s cup- cakes. This was Hazen’s second win in six starts. The Wildcats erupted for sev- en in the bottom of the first after Richford took a short-lived lead. Coach Alan Delaricheliere had to come out in the top of the second to say something to the effect to Atwood, “make ‘em hit to get on. Use your fielders. Work the lead.” Atwood responded by getting stronger, spotting the ball well. The Cats collected nine hits — Admiring fans attached flowers four more by catcher Ryan Hall — to Robin Roberts’ plaque at Rec- including clutch singles by Randall reation Field, Montpelier, on the Massey and freshman Patrick Mor- passing of the Philadelphia rissey in the big first inning. Phillies right hander last week. Hazen sent 11 to the plate in (photo by Dave Morse) the first. Eli Appleton had a two-out, two-run single in the fourth and Hall had three RBI. The catcher also had a strike ‘em out, throw ‘em out Vermont (caught stealing) double play from behind the plate. Mourns Loss Hazen took the lead against Danville a day later, but couldn’t back up Al Therrien as the Wildcats Of Robbie committed six errors in a 10-3 set- I left the Capitol Plaza Hotel in back. Ian Sackett went the distance Montpelier on the evening of the for Danville. Vermont Mountaineers’ most recent Appleton pitched the final two Hot Stove League banquet in early frames for Therrien, as Delariche- February with the icon Robin Rob- liere is developing a four-man staff. erts sitting in front of a roaring fire. A.J. Brochu’s double was Hazen’s The setting harkened back to only extra base hit. Hazen Union’s A.J. Brochu holds a Richford High runner on first. the time-honored tradition of lobby The umpire is Willie Lumsden. The Wildcats prevailed, 11-2. sitting — as much a pastime as the (photo by Vanessa Fournier) game of baseball itself. The original Wildcats Within eight team leagues. Train travel. Six Strokes Everything east of the Mississippi. Lobbies were autograph ha- Of Second vens even in Vermont when MORRISVILLE — Short- Montpelier was a two-hotel town. handed, Hazen Union still finished LATE SCORE The Bardwell and Berwick in Rut- within six strokes of second in four- land. The Hotel Vermont in way golf Monday at Copley CC. Host Burlington. Peoples Academy paced the field, Robin was a product of a kind- 162, 198, 204, 216, over Oxbow Wolves Pounce er, gentler time. The country was Union, the Wildcats and Northfield emerging from the War. (Unfortu- High, respectively. After Hazen Rally nately, that didn’t happen). We all Anxious Cats It’s looking good for a home MORRISVILLE — Possibly The first four Cats reached lost a kinder, gentler man late last Coach Alden Launer, right, discusses strategies with Hazen Union track and field forces, from left: match this afternoon against Har- sensing some urgency after Hazen in the fourth. Matt Atwood sent week — not just baseball. He never Madison Holmes, Taylor Ducharme and Chelsea Jerome. The Cats have meets today at Newport, and wood Union, Lyndon Institute and Union struck for three in the top one to deep second and Ryan Hall Montpelier High at Mountainview was hit by a pitch. Shamus Mor- forgot his roots. He was 83 and is good U-32 the next after having three rainouts. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) of the fourth, Peoples Academy a reason why anyone would contin- CC, Greensboro, at 3:30. pounced for a pair of homers total- rissey, the HU starter, is still ue to do this. Randy Bellavance had a sea- ing four runs in the home half to swinging a mean bat and brought In “My Life in Baseball” (with son best of 46 to pace the Wildcats at take a 14-4 advantage on the Wild- in Atwood. C. Paul Rogers III), Robin, a then Copley followed closely by Will Shat- cats yesterday. Alan Therrien dropped one Michigan State sophomore, told his ney at 47. The other scorers were Peoples sent 11 to the plate into right and Hall scored. Patrick mom he wasn’t going home for the Jump Start To Track & Field; Charles Lee, 51; Jake Drown, 60; in the first, scoring seven times. Morrissey posted Hazen’s fourth summer, but had been invited to Dimitri Vasiliadis, 62; and Graden Coach Bob Jones didn’t want to hit of the fame and Therrien “play ball” in Vermont and the North- Lee, 80. waste starter Colby Putvain after scored. Peoples had to get two run ern League, considered a stepping Evan, Dylan, Hannah Score A handful of other Cats were the second. Putvain was replaced downs on the bases to end the stone to a professional career. taking senior tests and missed the by Ryan Davis on the hill. frame. Roberts’ success is well docu- match. Hazen’s A.J. Brochu opened Morrissey, who has been NEWPORT — If the mented, but he didn’t stop there. The Saturday. The Hazen senior was with Donovan Delabruee of North Lee led eight Cats within nine the contest quickly with a sharp keeping the Cats in games, had his Burlington Invitational over the premier pitcher of his day became a one of only two D-III performers Country this afternoon, who had a strokes of each other last week single and brought in Eli Appleton roughest outing. Hall was sum- weekend was any indication, a champion of the current player and over the bar at 5 feet, 6 inches. shot of 43 feet, 1.5 inches at Wednesday at the Montpelier Elks with a long sacrifice fly in the third moned for his first relief work in the New England Collegiate Base- multi-team meet this afternoon at Donovan may not be at North Burlington. CC with a 49. Patrick Kipp and Hunt- to make it 9-1. the second. D.M. ball League, which replaced the NL. North Country Union could Country this afternoon. • The darling of the er Brochu were both at 50, followed “Robin gave us an immediate further jump start a slow to unfold • Dylan Holbrook, an SJA Burlington meet was everyone’s by Shatney, 51; Bellavance, 52; Va- identity,” founding GM Brian Gal- track and field season. That’s all senior from Walden, is sure to be. favorite, SJA senior Hannah Rowe, siliadis, 54; Josh Gilbert, 57; and lagher of the Vermont Mountaineers followed up by the U-32 Monster The interior lineman missed out on the state cross country champion, Drown, 58. has said over and over again about Meet the next day. Highlights of the Burlington shot put title on the who is headed to Dartmouth The team scores were LI, 165; the support of the Hall of Fame right- Burlington follow: last heave Friday by Holgan Smith College on a track and field Montpelier, 172; Hazen, 200; and hander. Roberts’ Twin City Trojans • Evan Donovan gave Hazen of Colchester High at 46 feet, 5 scholarship. She swept the 3,000 Northfield, 249. The six Wildcats at number 36 of ’46-’47 has been retired Union a rare, four-way tie in ninth inches. (10:16.94); 1,500 (4:51.18); and 800 Copley averaged 57.5 strokes per as has number 44 of Ray Fisher, the for the high jump at the 38th Holbrook had a best of 45 (2:19.94) in her latest endeavors. nine holes, compared to 52.6 for eight Middlebury native who brought the annual Burlington event on feet, 3 inches and is sure to clash D.M. on 421 shots at Montpelier. former Spartan to Vermont. Gallagher has already re- vealed that the 2010 program was recalled from the printers and will Ross Gouin of now feature a collage on the cover of CVL/Round-Up Hardwick brought not only the greatest player in Ver- this 15 pound, 8 mont, but the Northern League itself and will become a collector’s item. Trojans Pass Key Test With Arlington ounce bird to RiteWay Sports. “There will be a nice opening by Dave Morse Mara Batcheldor went 4-for-4 for an 8-2 triumph over Twinfield The Chargers also have a key day ceremony,” said Gallagher, look- The beard length MARSHFIELD — Emily Berk- for the Trojans with plenty of support Union Friday. Nick Harvey had a contest, Saturday, May 15, at Will- was 8 1/4 inches. ing forward to early next month, the ley slammed the door on the from Kayla Potter, 2-for-3; and Emily home run for the Trojans. iamstown High at 1 p.m. Craftsbury Mountaineers’ eighth season. Spring turkey Arlington Eagles in what could be a Crocker and Bryanna duPont two Chargers Continue Run took an early lead the first time hunting continues A visit to Recreation Field — key intersectional D-IV girls softball hits apiece. how long will it be before it’s Robin CRAFTSBURY — Craftsbury against the Devils before bowing. all month. There is contest, 3-1 last week. The Trojans Twinfield teams will start a Roberts’ Park — revealed flowers left Academy cruised past Chelsea High, Wildcat Make Ups a public hearing on improved to 4-1. stretch of four straight dates at home by still admiring fans. There is a fa- 18-8, to improve to 5-3. James Clark HARDWICK — Rained out of moose and turkey Berkley helped her own cause tomorrow with Canaan Memorial miliar Vermont Historical Society kept the Red Devils at bay while both baseball and softball on Satur- regulations from 6-8 with a triple and came in to score, but High followed by Saturday, May 15 sign erected at the entrance of Ball- Andrew Marckres slugged four hits day, the Hazen Union forces will p.m., May 19 at the needed to leave the bases full of Ea- doubleheaders with Rochester High park Drive on Elm Street. and stole five bases. make up games Monday at U-32, Pavilion in gles to escape with the win. Berkley at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Roberts often called Vermont Coach Dan Locke’s club had a East Montpelier, at 4:30 p.m. Stowe Montpelier. struckout 11. and Montpelier his “second home.” •••• key contest yesterday with Twinfield High games of April 29 will now be The Trojans also tamed the He kind of reveled in the fact the Union in an attempt to repeat played Saturday, May 29, at Hazen (photo by Cabot Huskies, 16-1, behind fresh- Davey Spidle struckout 12 in governor’s office would close early on against the troublesome Trojans. at 2 p.m. A U-32 track and field meet Vanessa Fournier) the day’s he pitched. The Roberts’ man Ashley Ibey when Berkley had relief, but the damage had been done Craftsbury claimed an earlier 4-1 is also outstanding, according to AD family invited Gallagher to speak at arm troubles. Ibey accounted for a as Arlington Memorial High erupt- ed for all its runs in the top of the first decision over Twinfield. John Sperry. See MORSE CODE, Page Nine three-hitter. The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Page Nine

All Outdoors Backcourt TO Baseline Vermont’s Trophy Trout by Dave Morse Stocking Is Underway WATERBURY — Vermont’s Passumpsic River: in St. “Trophy Trout” stocking program for Johnsbury, from the top of the Gage Spring Festival Races, May 29 2010 will include seven river sections Dam upstream to the top of the Ar- HARDWICK — The 31st an- Woman will take place June, 25-26- and 33 lakes and ponds receiving the nold Falls Dam. This section includes nual Spring Festival Race through 27, at Jay Peak Resort. Over 30 two-year old trout, some over 18 inch- the Moose River from its confluence village streets will serve as the offi- outdoor skills workshops will be of- es long. Area water bodies are with the Passumpsic River upstream cial kick-off of the initial HAC fered for those 18 and up. included. to the Concord Avenue bridge. running season, which will include Overnight camp is three days, Trout fishing in the trophy Winooski River: in Duxbury up to four more races throughout the two nights, with single day fees and trout rivers is open through Oct. 31 and Waterbury, from the top of Bol- spring, summer and fall. scholarships available. in the river sections and there is no ton Dam upstream to the Route 2 Organized by Mike Schaefer, Go to www.voga.org or call 1- length limit. The daily creel limit is Bridge east of Waterbury Village. the Hazen Union cross country 802-425-8747. two trout. This section includes the Little Riv- coach, Oxford Opener Stocking of the river sections er: from its confluence with the registration will be at 8:30 a.m., Sat- began the last week of April and will Winooski River upstream to the OXFORD PLAINS, Maine — urday, May 29 at the Hardwick Hotel continue into May with additional Route 2 bridge. Oxford Plains Speedway is sched- with a 9 a.m. start for the youth I-K stockings occurring at one or two A portion of the annual stock- uled to open Sunday, May 16 with a and 5-K walk and a 9:30 a.m. start week intervals. Due to weather and ing of trout in various ponds and 150-lap ACT main event at 2 p.m. on for the open 5-K. other unforeseen complications, lakes include: Bean Pond (Sutton), the third-mile oval. A second ACT There are registration fees for stocking dates can change, so anglers Beck Pond (Newark), Brown Pond event was postponed Saturday at all, including a T-shirt and prizes. should check Vermont Fish and Wild- (Westmore), May Pond (Barton), Airborne Raceway, Plattsburgh, For additional information, life’s website to see if a stocking has Osmore Pond (Peacham), Rood Pond N.Y. because of rain, snow and cold. contact Schaefer at occurred(Williamstown-Brookfield), Wheeler Thunder Road and ACT cars [email protected]; 802- (www.vtfishandwildlife.com — click Pond (Barton), Zack Woods Pond and will gear up for the newly paved Dev- 751-9524; or go to the website at on “Fishing” and then “Stocking Perch Pond (Hyde Park-Wolcott). il’s Bowl Speedway, West Haven, www.hardwickac.wordpress.com. Schedule”). Standard fishing regulations Remembrance Run Sunday, May 23. This leads up to the Lamoille River: from the down- apply to these lakes and ponds. For Memorial Day Classic and modified stream edge of the bridge on Route details, see the “2010 Guide to Hunt- MORRISVILLE — The fifth series at Thunder Road, Sunday, 104 in the Village of Fairfax up- ing, Fishing & Trapping,” available annual Remembrance Run to benefit May 30 at 1:30 p.m. stream, approximately 1.6 miles, to where licenses are sold. the Sigrid Bronner and Trace Santos Challenger Soccer the top of the Fairfax Falls Dam in Barber scholarship fund will take MORRISVILLE — The Mor- Fairfax. place Sunday, June 13 at 9:30 a.m., risville Soccer Club welcomes back Missisquoi River: in Enosburg starting and finishing at Peoples the British Challenger Soccer Camps and Sheldon, from the downstream Academy. Walkers are welcome. for a third year the week of July 12- edge of Kane Road (TH-3) bridge THANKS A youth mile race is for runners 16. There will be a high school age upstream, approximately 5.7 miles, under 12. All will receive a medal. FOR SAYING YOU SAW IT IN camp 5-7 p.m. those days. Go to Mor- to the top of the Enosburg Falls Dam Registration forms may be found THE HARDWICK GAZETTE risville Soccer Club.com. in Enosburg Falls. at www.remembrancerun.net. Race day fees will be higher. Ski Coach Resigns For more information, contact HANOVER, N.H. — Christine Elizabeth Emerson at 888-6988, or Booker has resigned as women’s al- pine ski coach at Dartmouth College [email protected]. PROM after seven years. Director of skiing Outdoor Woman and nordic coach Cami Thompson IS COMING JAY — The ninth annual Doe said a national search is now under- Camp offered by Vermont Outdoors way for a successor. ARE YOU READY? Yes, Jackie Robinson, but at third. Morse Code Roy Campanella catching New- TUXEDO Continued From Page Eight combe. his services Monday in Tampa. I think Robinson stole a base, So, how often — probably nev- but Jim Greengrass would clout a 3- RENTALS er — does the situation arrive when run homer to allow Roberts and the Woodsmen Free Shoes When a hero like Robin asks for a picture Phillies to escape, 6-5. We went to see Available with his grandson Curt at Recreation Robin, the closest thing to a Vermont- Field Field. “How many do you want?” I er. That took some string out of the Courteous 443 Railroad St., Suite 2 asked. Fifty years later! It’s framed Yankees’ 7-2 rout of the Red Sox Experienced St Johnsbury, VT ¥ 05819 and signed, “H of F, ‘76” as Cooper- across town. Days 802-748-1912 stown inductees always note their The late Henry Jurras, my first Stress-free Fittings Mon. - Fri., 9:30 - 5:30 ¥ Sat., 9-5 ¥ Sun. by appt. crowning glory. sports editor at the Times-Argus, still GMTCC (aka Hazen I have told this story before, but said it best in a summer of ‘47 Ver- Forestry) will defend my first major league baseball game mont Life feature, saying, Roberts, its 13th straight was opening day on our 1956 Water- “was never to big to throw a kiss back Woodsmen Field Days bury High School class trip to New this way.” They were often pool play- title Friday at York. Roberts pitched against Don ing partners during those two Newport. Newcombe of the Dodgers at Ebbets seasons. Field. “He made us look a lot better Ian Wood practices on It was an extension of “The than we really were,” said Robin of a log loader. Boys of Summer.” Neither starting my favorite scribe. pitcher came out. We sat high in the Roberts’ favorite place, of Jenna Gilblair hones upperdeck down the leftfield line, course, was the dugout (when not on her axe throwing looking across to the concaved fence. the mound) so when he would came skills. Duke Snider in center. Andy Pafko to Mountaineers games he would in right. “Pee Wee” Reese at short. stake out a corner. But, when a frail The public is invited to Jurras (94) couldn’t venture onto the the Prouty Beach field on Robin Roberts Day the hum- games from ble pitcher climbed the stands for an embrace. 8:30 a.m. on. SPORTS Curt Roberts, the grandson, still couldn’t get accustomed to the fame and adulation that followed his CALENDAR grandfather when ever they visited on nearly annual treks to Philadel- High School phia, the Hall of Fame and Montpelier. It was a circuit. (photos by Baseball Little old ladies still wanting Vanessa Fournier) Thur., May 13 a kiss. Grown men recounting their Northfield at Hazen, 4:30 p.m. exploits. Canaan at Twinfield, 4:30 p.m. “We lived just down the street Sat., May 15 from each other (in Temple Terrace),” Craftsbury at Williamstown, Curt would recall. “I could walk into 1 p.m. his house anytime, turn on the TV. Tue., May 18 He was my grandfather to me.” Hazen at Danville, 4:30 p.m. — • • — — Craftsbury at Canaan, 4 p.m. NOTEBOOK — Another of the Greensboro's Concord at Twinfield, 4:30 p.m. daily reasons to keep doing this. To Wed., May 19 see young people like Sam Schiavone Buying Mountain View Country Club Hazen at Stowe, 4:30 p.m. achieve far beyond the walls and Softball playing fields of Hazen Union School. GOLF Thur., May 13 Schiavone will graduate Amherst used Northfield at Hazen, 4:30 p.m. this month, move on to teaching for $18 greens fees, May & June Fri., May 14 English as a second language in Hazen at Lake Region, 4:30 p.m. France this summer then pursue Spring Permit $130 Sat., May 15 advanced degrees. The story is retold guns Craftsbury at Williamstown, countless times... SJA and St. Johns- Kids Welcome 1 p.m. bury rolled out the red carpet for th Cabot at Concord, 11 a.m. Henry Dalrymple on the occasion of Practice Range 12 ANNUAL Tue., May 18 his induction into the VPA Hall of Hazen at Danville, 4:30 p.m. Fame... Baseball also lost another Call (802) 533-7477 LOG HOME SEMINAR Craftsbury at Canaan, 4 p.m. Hall of Fame giant in Detroit broad- Route 15 • Hardwick, VT Cabot at Williamstown, 4:30 p.m. caster Ernie Harwell last week... If 112 Country Club Road, Greensboro • MVCC.BIZ Co-hosted by Goodridge Lumber Inc., Wed., May 19 I’m not mistaken, Castleton State’s 472-5916 Hazen at Stowe, 4:30 p.m. 32-13 diamond record is one win bet- Mon. - Sat. 9-5 ¥ Sun. 9-2 and Perma-Chink Systems Inc. Track and Field ter than the mid-’70s of Roy Hill. Wed., May 12 The same workshop will continue to be Hazen at N. Country, 3:30 p.m. held two different days Golf Wed., May 12 WHEN: Saturday, May 15, or Harwood, LI, Montpelier at Hazen Custom Milling (Mountainview CC), 3:30 p.m. ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ MAHOGANY Sunday, May 16, Mon., May 17 OAK 9 a.m. - noon (both days) Hazen at Lake Region (Orleans ALL CC), 3:30 p.m. Materials WHERE: Goodridge Lumber Warehouse, Wed., May 19 ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ SPECIES Irasburg, VT Hazen at Stowe, 3:30 p.m. Hardwick Men’s FOR: Builders, applicators, new and Softball Custom POPLARHARDWOOD existing log home owners Tue., May 18 BIRCH ALL ¥ Attend the discussion and demonstrations with GMS vs. Outlaws at Reeds Woodworking Goodridge Lumber and Perma-Chink Systems. Luddites at Brewzers at ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ TYPES Hootie Dome MAPLE ¥ Learn about log home construction and the products Titans vs. Spare Tires at Shepards For Contractors • Hobbyists used in their construction, maintenance and Darkside vs. Misfits at Greensboro SPORTS CHERRY and Do-It-Yourselfers restoration. Country Boys vs. Edward’s WE COVER YOUR Construction at N. Wolcott Service & Value You Can Count On! ¥ See a demonstration of media blasting with Perma- All games at 6:30 p. m. FAVORITES! Chink's Blaster Buddy. Woodmen’s CALL DAVE AT Field Days Register by calling 755-6298 so that adequate space Fri., May 14 Morrisville Lumber Company and materials can be provided. There is no charge for GMTCC (Hazen Forestry) at 472-6521 the seminar. Visit us at www.goodridgelumber.com Prouty Beach, Newport, 8:30 a.m. Auto Racing 888-4501 • Morrisville, VT Sun., May 16 The Hardwick 253-8561 • Stowe, VT ACT 150 at Oxford Plains, Me., HARDWARE STORES Vermont Toll Free 1-800-639-2710 GOODRIDGE LUMBER 1:30 p.m. Gazette ALBANY, VERMONT • 755-6298 Page Ten The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Spring Interment INMEMORIAM throughout the state. According to MARY REED Grant Christopher Campbell, the VTA’s in- GLOVER — Graveside services In Loving Memory Continued From Page One Ona L. Lanphear coming executive director, the grant will be held at 12:15 p.m., May 23 in on their proposed locations until awarded to Cloud Alliance was part of OBITUARIES Westlook Cemetery, Glover for Mary 12/17/25- 5/17/05 Cloud signs land lease agreements $1 million allocated for the current Reed, who died March 24, 2010. Here we are five years out with property owners. fiscal year, in the state’s capital bud- Arrangements are in the care of And another Mother’s Day A permitting process will follow, get. Campbell expects the Legislature des Groseilliers Funeral Homes, passes too. and if that is successful, the whole to set aside even more for broadband HESTER M. (GORDON) BIRDSEY Church Street, Hardwick. The cold wind cuts like pain project is expected to take between expansion in the next fiscal year. Hester M. (Gordon) Birdsey, 91, Middletown, Conn.; and several The skies like your eyes of blue. eight months and a year. Birnbaum Campbell said the goal of the formerly of Middletown, Conn., and grandchildren and great-grandchil- Spring Interment emphasized there is no deadline, and state’s “broadband fund” was to “tar- Greensboro Bend, wife of the late dren. She was predeceased by her Your flowers are growing and no rush, and he intends on respect- get those areas where there wasn’t an Charles Birdsey, passed away Satur- brother, David Gordon. MELVINA AND DONNA blooming ing the concerns of the three towns’ existing commitment to expand day, May 1, 2010 at Wadsworth Glen Funeral services are private and SENTABAR The sun shines brightly through Caleb Paquette, a fifth grader residents when looking for the right services.” He added, “Fairpoint Health Center. burial will be at the convenience of the CABOT — Graveside services Short lasted in Craftsbury, was the win- way to go about erecting the towers. wasn’t targeting them.” She was born in Lyme, Conn., the family in Hardwick. There are no will be held for Melvina Sentabar, Replaced with rain, ner of the Catholic Daughters ”We will definitely be wanting to Cloud Alliance was founded in daughter of the late David and Nan- calling hours. who died March 19, and Donna Sen- tears from us of the Americas Court St. talk to local people to get their sup- 2005 by three Vermont telecommuni- cy (Tuker) Gordon. She is survived by Memorial contributions may be tabar, who died Feb. 27, 2010, at 1 for you. Veronica 1273 education con- port,” Birnbaum said. ”I’m not cations experts: Joe Allen, founder of her five children, Gordon Doran and made to the World Wildlife Fund, p.m., May 25 in Durant Cemetery, test in the Division I poetry interested in steamrolling into Stowe-based Power Shift; Jake Marsh, his wife, Betty, of East Haddam, 1250 24th St., NW, P.O. Box 97180, Lower Cabot. The birds are singing beautiful- category. He received a cer- towns. We know there’s a desire (for founder of Island Pond Wireless; and Conn., Nancy Runnels of Noblesville, Washington, D.C. 20090-7180. Arrangements are in the care of ly expanded wireless service), but we Tom Joyce, a telecommunications con- tificate and cash award from also know people don’t like eyesores.” Ind., George Welsch and his wife, Arrangements are in the care of des Groseilliers Funeral Homes, Chipmunks scurry through Jeannine Young, right, of sultant from Barnet. Allen’s Power Sherry, of Haddam, Conn., Charles des Groseilliers Funeral Homes, Church Street, Hardwick. Mourning Doves echo the sorrow The Vermont Telecommunica- Shift is still involved with Cloud Alli- Court St. Veronica. His poem, tions Authority was established by Welsch of Zephyrhills, Fla., and Dav- Church Street, Hardwick. Of how much we miss you. “The Joys of God Surround ance, providing customer support, id Welsch and his wife, Nancy, of The warmth of the sun, like your the Legislature in 2007 with the pas- billing, and e-mail services. Committal Notice Us” was forwarded to the state sage of Act 79, which sought to heart Catholic Daughters of the According to a VTA statement and your smile too advance the broadband and wireless released last week, Cloud Alliance is LEONA DAVIDSON Americas, where he was also communications infrastructure DANVILLE — Friends and Brings a soothing to the soul a winner for his division. allying with the Central Vermont neighbors of Leona Davidson are in- (courtesy photo) Economic Development Corporation, vited to meet with the family at the Like a comforting touch which will provide support for the Danville Green Cemetery at 10 a.m., from you. Flowers For project through an equipment-leas- Monday, May 17 for her committal The wind can blow kisses ing arrangement funded by the service. between us USDA. Birnbaum applauded the We smile through the blues The Festival state and the USDA for the assis- Many good memories persist HARDWICK — The United tance. Committal Notice To carry us, Church of Hardwick will sell tulip “We’re gratified that the Legisla- Yet another year through. CARDS OF and daffodil bulbs during Spring ture has appropriated sufficient BERNICE FLANDERS Festival. Members of the finance funds to the VTA so that our public- HARDWICK — A committal ser- Spring is life, committee will be at the Craft Fair on private partnerships can extend this vice for Bernice Flanders, who died For us means pain too THANKS Saturday, May 29. essential service to more Vermont- March 4, 2010, in Greensboro, will be The colors The sale of the bulbs helps to sup- ers,” he said. “We’re proud of our held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, May The weather port the work of the church as well as continuing contribution. The future 19, at Fairview Cemetery in Hard- All connected to wonderful $10.00 beautifying Hardwick and the sur- of rural Vermont depends on endeav- wick. thoughts of you. rounding area. ors such as these.” CARING The White-Fiess Funeral Home is Up to 3 inches in charge of arrangements. Remember you are in our hearts in length, payable ... For Over 50 Years In This Community Our thoughts and spirits too There is part of you, in advance of Here on earth publication. des GROSEILLIERS in everything we do. CARD OF THANKS Send your Funeral Homes The Hardwick Parent Group Miss you so much Mom card of thanks John des Groseilliers of Early Head Start/Head Start Pat and Connie Lanphear would like to thank the commu- and payment to: HARDWICK JOHNSON nity and businesses for donations 1-800-220-5541 and to all the people who pur- The Hardwick Gazette 472-5541 635-2606 chased raffle tickets for the April 29, 2010 raffle. A check for $100 SUBSCRIBE P.O. Box 367 Expert and thoughful assistance with all funeral prearrangements from the raffle was donated to the Hardwick, VT 05843 and trust funds. Affordable cremations also a part of our services. Hardwick Area Food Pantry. SUBSCRIBE www.accreditedhearing.com

Place Your Ad Here Call 472-6521 for For As Little As $7.20 Per Week! BUSINESS DIRECTORY more information Bed and Breakfast Health Services Laundry, Dry Cleaning Services Services KIMBALL HOUSE Therapeutic Massage GO SOLAR WITH VERMONT'S Bed & Breakfast Village Laundramat MOST TRUSTED SOLAR PROVIDER 173 Glenside Avenue, of Vermont Corner Mill & Main Streets • Hardwick Dave Palumbo & Hardwick, VT 05843 • (802) 472-6228 Nathan Skorstad www.kimballhouse.com • [email protected] (802) 472-3377 are NABCEP- CHRISTY CLARK certified “A warm and comfortable home in the heart of the Northeast Kingdom” Certified Massage Therapist DROP-OFF SERVICE OUR SPECIALTY Wayne Tallman Reiki Master Land Clearing ¥ Cellar Holes ¥ Ponds ¥ Roads Swedish ¥ Deep Tissue ¥ Pain Control OPEN DAILY: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Septic Systems ¥ Driveways ¥ Snowplowing Trigger Point Therapy ¥ Stress Reduction Gravel/Topsoil/Sand/Stone Delivery Bookkeeping & Taxes WASH FREE DRY CLEANING 3456 Rte. 14 • Woodbury Village with our Frequent Drop-Off for 462 Solar Way • Hyde Park, VT 05655 • (802) 888-7194 "We Dig To Please" Washer Club www.independentpowerllc.com • 472-8354 371-8160 HAZEL M. GREAVES 472-8740 Palmer Bros., Inc. dave@independentpowerllc. com Income Tax & Bookkeeping Service E-filing Returns/Prompt Refunds Hardwick Chiropractic 27 Dow Drive - Walden Telephone (802) 563-2332 For All Your Water Needs Montpelier Granite Works Inc. E. Hardwick, VT 05836 Fax (802) 563-2601 Dr. Grace Johnstone Plumbing Dr. Rick Eschholz ¥ Dr. Teri Dodge Call Manosh B'Gosh! Quality Memorials since 1925 Gentle, effective health care LICENSED & INSURED Well Drilling - FREE Estimates 54 School Circle, E. Hardwick ¥ 472-3033 Monuments, Markers, Cemetery www.hardwickchiropractic.com HOLMES PLUMBING On-Site Review Of Building Lot Computers Water Pump Service lettering, Pet markers & cleaning Glenside St., RFD 1, Hardwick, VT 05843 Hydro Fracturing (low-yield wells) Mention this ad and receive an extra 10% discount Linda M. Sayers Todd Holmes • 472-6228 Pond Fountains and Pond Aeration Reiki Master Teacher & Lightwork Practitioner New and Rebuilt Water Pumps Call Michelle - President & Sales Manager Experience Healing & Relaxation Gould • Aeromotor • Grundfoss and more • Residential • Agricultural (802) 223-2581 for appointment Call: (802) 533-2378 • Commercial • Municipal www.reiki-theangelsway.com Services Service Crews Available 24 Hours A Day ¥ 7 Days A Week HOME IMPROVEMENTS Road Sand - Gravel - Stone Mary E. Young, M.A. TIMOTHY L. SHORT, L.S. REPAIRS ¥ RENOVATIONS Lic. Mental Health Counselor 224 Cemetery Ridge Road, Greensboro, VT 05841 H.A. MANOSH In Business Since 1959 Rough and Finish Carpentry & Woodworking 39 Church Street, Hardwick, VT (802) 533-2597 Property Line Surveys ¥ Topographical Surveys 120 Northgate Plaza ¥ Morrisville, VT 05661 Kitchen & Bath Remodeling – Start to Finish 472-3345 FEMA Elevation Certificates 888-5722 ¥ 1-800-544-7666 Insurance accepted [email protected] Small Jobs Welcome! For a free consultation and quotation Heating Fuels call Jim Lovinsky Electrical 472-9428 24-HOUR SERVICE Propane ~ Oil ~ Plumbing L.G. BELLAVANCE & SONS FINE PAINTING & PAINT FAILURE CONSULTING Heating Oil • Propane • Kerosene PAVING • SNOW REMOVAL • DROTT WORK • Brockwell Pellet Stoves ~ System SEPTIC SYSTEMS • WATERLINES MASTER CARPENTRY 2000 Boilers ~ Rinnai Heaters & ROAD BUILDING • POND BUILDING Tankless Water Heaters BACKHOE • DUMP TRUCKS • BULLDOZERS ROJECT ANAGEMENT 512 Brooklyn Street • Morrisville • (802) 888-2345 • (800) 339-5799 P M -- SINCE 1969-- RESTORATION ¥ RENOVATION ¥ REPAIR County Oil Delivery, Inc. Hardwick ,VT 05843 (802) 472-6317 We take pride in our work being on time and budget with exceptional attention to detail! 270-1 Harrel Street CEDAR BROOK FARM Call MARK A. SNYDER at the Train Depot Morrisville, VT 05661 Cedar Fenceposts Available 533-9839 (802) 888-5333 Tilling • Brush Hogging Eastern Garage Wildlife Food Plots • Loader Work 34 years of service ¥ licensed & insured Route 16, Greensboro Bend Field Mowing • Pastures Reclaimed Steve’s Electric Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (802) 472-6503 • [email protected] • East Hardwick Fully Licensed & Insured Home Improvement Don't you think it's Residential & Commercial Saturday, 8 a.m. - noon about time? Master Electrician Steve Sweet NEW LEAF DESIGNS Place Your Ad Here! (802) 586-2224 Craftsbury , VT AUTO REPAIR • TOWING GARDENING SERVICES & Eclectic Nursery Call(802) 533-9868 DESIGN * PLANTING * MAINTENANCE Health Services CONSULTATION • EDUCATION • RESTORATION Veterinarians Over 30 years in the gardening business! Sierra D. Thayer, R.M.T. ST TOWING Native, Fruiting, Ornamental Trees • Shrubs • Perennials OFFICE HOURS Phone: (802) 533-7070 Independent Reiki Master/Teacher Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Dutton Road, Hardwick, VT 05843 Composting Worms • Worm Kit Bins • Castings By Appointment If no answer: 1-800-276-3755 Lightwork/Teacher Sat., 9 a.m. - noon Steve & Terri Ellis Shamanic Practitioner Flatbed and wrecker services • Roadside assistance services 281 The Bend (P.O. Box 66), Greensboro Bend Greensboro Animal Hospital "Quality You Can Stand On" 24/7 • AAA and other insurances (802) 533-9836 • [email protected] 472-9529 www.downtoearthwormfarmvt.com P.O. Box 79 Some insurances accepted Days 472-6074 • Eve, Wknd 472-5717 454-7301, Hollister Hill, Plainfield Cell 917-4056 • Pager 240-0024 Across from St. Michael’s Church Greensboro, VT 05841 The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Page Eleven New Location, New Hours Kinsey To Address I’m One GREENSBORO — “The Giving en’s and kid’s clothing — all sizes, Closet” has moved beside the town shoes, coats, baby clothing, electron- Sterling Commencement clerk’s office and is now open during ics, assorted household items, and town office hours: 9 a.m.-noon and 1- other items. Everything is free and CRAFTSBURY — Nationally the family maple sugaring operation. 4:30 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, plus the inventory changes rapidly. renowned poet Leland Kinsey will be In addition to his six books of po- Saturdays during recycling (9-11 Donations for “The Giving Closet” are the baccalaureate commencement etry in print, he has published several a.m.). accepted during closet hours at the speaker at 4 p.m., Saturday at Ster- articles in magazines such as Yankee All items are clean and in good town clerk’s office. For more informa- ling College. The Board of Trustees magazine and Vermont Life. His condition and include men’s, wom- tion, call 533-7066 or 533-2911. and Sterling College community will books include: Family Drives, Sled- award Kinsey an Honorary Degree of ding on Hospital Hill: Poems, In the Doctor of Humane Letters. Rain Shadow, Not One Man’s Work, To support his writing, Kinsey Northern Almanac, and The Immi- Caregiver Class has worked as a Morgan horse train- grant’s Contract. HARDWICK — Powerful Tools will help participants to take the er; a book printer and designer; a This year, 26 students will receive for Caregivers is an educational se- “tools” they choose and put them into farmhand; logger; carpenter; an El- their bachelor of arts degrees; six stu- ries designed to provide people with action. derhostel instructor of astronomy, dents are from Vermont and the the tools they need to take care of Participants will receive a book, birding, canoeing, autobiographical remaining graduates are from themselves as they provide care for The Caregiver Helpbook, developed Cabot School Destination ImagiNation team members, writing; and every spring helps with around the country. a family member. specifically for the class. A donation from left, Lela Jones, Desi Chadderton, Helen Sawyer, This program helps family care- to help defray the cost of the book is Natalie Mudgette-Fox and Bille O'Connor take a break givers reduce stress, improve suggested, but not required to attend during the D.I. spaghetti dinner and silent auction May 8 self-confidence, communicate feel- the class. in the Cabot School gymnasium. The students were rais- Braydon Marshall Stratton ings better, balance their lives, Classes will be held at the Unit- ing money to go to the Knoxville, Tenn., global champion- Braydon Marshall Stratton, son increase their ability to make tough ed Church of Hardwick from 5-8 p.m., ships. The Cabot teams were the state champions. The of Sherman and Elizabeth Stratton decisions and locate helpful resourc- Tuesdays, May 25, June 1, 15, 22, and dinner and auction raised over $800. of Woodbury, turned 1 on May 10. He es. 29 and July 6. A light supper will be (photo by Will Walters) is excited to celebrate with his grand- Classes consist of six sessions provided. parents, aunts, uncles and cousins held once a week. Two experienced For more information or to regis- over the weekend. class leaders, Nancy Oakes and Lynn ter, call 748-5182. Class size is Goulding from the Agency on Aging, limited and pre-registration is re- conduct the series. Interactive les- quired. sons, discussions, and brainstorming BIRTHS

Person to Join The Buck's Team Caidynse Mae Bartlett Caidynse Mae Bartlett was born Must be able to sell a sofa, load a sofa, dust a sofa. Work in on April 26, 2010 at Copley Hospital. Vermont's largest furniture store. Must work weekdays. You She lives in Wolcott with her mom- tell us how much your worth. Come in and ask for Roger. my, Mary Bartlett, and very special Buck's Furniture, Wolcott. big brother, Colby. Her daddy is Alex Lamont of Northfield. Her maternal grandparents are Maynard and Louise Bartlett of Wolcott. Her paternal grandparents Washington Northeast Supervisory Union are Rita and the late Mike Trask of Bethel, and Daniel Lamont of Special Services Manager Walden. needed for 2010-2011. She is loved and adored very To apply, please call (802) 454-9924 much by many very special aunts, E.O.E. uncles and cousins.

The Luke Whipple, of Wolcott, holds on for dear life as April the Hardwick Gazette BE PART OF A TEAM: Donkey tries to throw him off. The Donkey Basketball WORK AT A SMALL, FRIENDLY FAMILY RESORT Game fundraiser held at Craftsbury Academy May 6 was JOB OPENINGS sponsored by the sophomore class with proceeds to go for their class activities. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) WAIT STAFF • Summer/Fall • WEEKENDS, EVENINGS & WEEKDAYS Craftsbury Elementary third graders Lizzie Brown and Must be a least 18 years of age • On-the-job training • Competitive wages Aaron Vetere examine breathing apparatus firefighter Steve Perkins is demonstrating on Fire Safety Day held include meals and use of recreational facilities May 7 at the school for grades one-six. In the back is junior CALL 533-2647 FOR AN INTERVIEW firefighter Adam Allen. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) The Roofmeisters Specialist in double lock, standing seam metal roofing 1608 Craftsbury Road, Greensboro, VT • (802) 533-7494 • fax (802) 533-7404 All types of Cedar, Slate, Tile, Rubber and Asphalt roofs installed or repaired Call: J.E. Maxfield Contracting at (802) 586-2251 or 488-0896 www.highlandlodge.com • [email protected] Ag Fully insured with over 30 years experience E-mail: [email protected] Compost Cook Position Available THE CHAINSAWR Bags also The Craftsbury Outdoor Center is looking for a full-time cook SERVICE WITHOUT BAD ATTITUDE FOR ALL MAKES & MODELS starting immediately. The successful applicant will have at least 5-year EFCO available 2 years experience cooking both meat and vegetarian dishes. Pay THOUSANDS of new and used warranty is negotiable depending on years of experience and skill. The chainsaw parts IN STOCK! 152 INCREDIBLE PRICES through Center offers a relaxed, friendly, team oriented work place with June benefits including vacation and sick pay. Stihl • Jonsered • Efco Michaud Husqvarna • GB • Oregon Please call Wantee at 802-586-7767 to arrange for an interview or Windsor • Mcculloch • $ stop by the office at 535 Lost Nation Road, Craftsbury Common Homelite 299 for an application. with trade-in ¥ Reg. $399 Farm (802) 533-7133 ¥ www.chainsawr.com 472-6682 • 472-5208 Located in Stannard ¥ 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. ¥ WE BUY CHAINSAWS NURSING STAFF If you are tired of working for the corporation where the bottom line is the only thing that The Hardwick Gazette matters, come try Greensboro NEKCA Hardwick Head Start students surround Angie Nursing Home. Greensboro is a not- Grace, coordinator of the Hardwick Area Food Pantry, CLASSIFIED for-profit 30-bed skilled nursing after presenting her with a $100 check raised during a facility. We are currently accepting applications for all shifts, full-, part- recent Parent Group raffle. Front row, from left: Nataliah time RNs, LPNs and LNAs. This facility pays for your experience. Perry, Ryan Morrison, Breana Keough, Victoria Shepard, Daniel Bohannon, Bailey Shepard. Middle row: Illyanna DEADLINE: MONDAY AT NOON - PAID IN ADVANCE Greensboro is also accepting applications for an RN assistant director Foran, Alyvia Hayden, Ashley Pickett, Ashlyn Johnson, CLASSIFIEDS MAY NOT BE SUBMITTED BY PHONE of nursing and is willing to train the right person. Please call (802) 533- Logan Arnold, Ava Godfrey, Skyler King. Back row: Ma- 7051 or stop in for more information. You may submit your resume to son Tatro, Alex Gomo, Matthew Verboncoeur. NEW LARGE, 1 Bdrm., Apt., St. Johnsbury, [email protected] or via fax at (802) 533-7054. (photo by Vanessa Fournier) REAL ESTATE FOR RENT $700.00 includes all utilities. Application EAST HARDWICK, 1985 ranch style HARDWICK: 1st floor, Two bedroom, via email. 802-598-4524. (5-12) home, very good condition, 10 acres, big wood floors, off street parking, close to views. $155,000. McCarty Real Estate, town, $850.00 everything included. Black CRAFTSBURY Studio Apt. with deck and 802-229-9479. (5-26) Ink Property Management, (802)-223- garden space. Close to village. $475/mo. Lamoille Community Connections 8965. (12-16 TFN) plus heat. Electric and hot water included. EAST HARDWICK, Immaculate double- First and security. References. 586-7533. is a designated provider of developmental and mental wide with oversized garage, 20 private WALDEN SUMMER COTTAGE: Private. (5-26) health services, now celebrating 40+ years of services to acres. $210,000. McCarty Real Estate, Gravity hot/cold water. Toilet, shower, all the Lamoille County community. We currently have the 802-229-9479. (5-26) gas appliances. No electric. Insulated. following opportunities available: Overstocked with Wood Heat. Two-person maximum WALDEN, 4.79 acres with driveway, views occupancy. References and deposit. $500/ YARD Respite Provider Ð Lamoille Community Connections is seeking and septic design. $29,900. McCarty Real mo. Available now. 472-3648. Call for individuals who are interested in providing respite in their homes for used furniture now: Estate, 802-229-9479. (6-2) details. (5-12) children that have mental health and/or developmental disabilities. Must Electric beds just $125 • Sectionals $40 SALES be willing to be an approved home by DCF. Send application to: Director BRAND NEW HARDWICK One Bedroom, of Human Resources, LCC, 72 Harrel St., Morrisville, VT 05661 or e- Recliners $30 • Dining tables $30 FREE $550/mo. plus electric. 802-598-4524. (5- mail to [email protected]. 12) Sleepers $44 plus much, much more GIVE AWAY - Multi-Volume Britannica Case Manager/Residential Staff Ð Lamoille Community Connections Micropaedia, 1991 Edition. Ideal for home- has two immediate openings for case manager/residential staff ALL PRICED TO SELL schoolers, home study. Bring boxes for LARGE TWO BEDROOM Apt., $750.00 members. These positions are both full-time (40 hours) with benefits. pick-up. Cabot, 563-2721. (4-14 TFN) includes all. No Smoking. No Pets. The job duties will include assistance with transitioning the client into Unclaimed layaways, order errors too. Application via email. 802-598-4524. (5- 12) the community. The ideal candidate will have the ability to provide Items change on a daily basis. YARD AND INSIDE SALE, Walden counseling and support services which includes: case management, SERVICES Methodist Church, Saturday, May 15, Next to Buck’s Furniture, Wolcott. NICHOLS POND For Rent. $700/mo. or 9 - 3. Lunch - hotdogs and drinks. Map outreach and supported employment. Working as a team member with APPLIANCE REPAIR. Reasonable rates. season deal. Dock, gas/wood stove, tub/ for other local sales. (5-12) residential staff as well as flexibility in scheduling is required. A Everett’s Appliance Service, 802-888- shower, 4WD access. No electricity. No Bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field is required. Send 4683. (6-2) Smoking. No Pets. 802-376-0068. (5-12) your resume to: Director of Human Services, LCC, 72 Harrel St., Morrisville, VT 05661, or e-mail to [email protected]. Care Team LPN Ð Lamoille Community Connections is seeking to hire a full-time LPN for our CRT program. The position coordinates CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT medication monitoring, but does not provide direct physical health Walden School Classified ads must be paid in advance. The charge is 25¢ per word; $5.00 minimum charge services. It does provide a foray of services for people who experience A Vermont Rural Partnership School Community symptoms of mental illness in need of medication supports and crisis per week; $2 additional charge per week for border. Classified tear sheets are $2.00 each. services, and to document these services according to accepted 2010-2011 DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS IS MONDAY AT NOON business and clinical standards and state regulations. Schedule may - PAID IN ADVANCE. ¥ CLASSIFIEDS MAY NOT BE SUBMITTED BY PHONE. include nights and weekends. LPN certification required. Send your .2 Choral Music Teacher resume to: Director of Human Services, LCC, 72 Harrel St., Morrisville, VT 05661, or e-mail to [email protected]. This position is one day a week (Fridays) Community Integrationist Specialists Ð Lamoille Community Send letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of reference and AD TO READ AS FOLLOWS Connections is currently recruiting individuals to work as community transcripts to: integration specialists in our developmental services program. The Walden School Community integration specialists help promote development and growth of practical life skills including self-help, socialization and the Attn: Martha Dubuque, Principal adaptive skills necessary to reside successfully in community-based 135 Cahoon Farm Road settings. Transportation of consumers to various community locations West Danville, VT 05863 is a necessary component of the CIS work. These positions are For more information on the Walden School, please visit substitute positions that may lead to part-time positions. Send your Number of weeks to run Amount enclosed Sorry, NO REFUNDS. resume to: Director of Human Services, LCC, 72 Harrel St., Morrisville, www.waldenschool.org VT 05661, or e-mail to [email protected]. E.O.E. MAIL TO: The Hardwick Gazette ¥ P.O. Box 367 ¥ Hardwick, Vermont 05843. Page Twelve The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Jenkins Auction Service Absolute Estate Auction House foreman Tom Fadden whether the All Items Must Go! Raise Sterner explained the board Continued From Page Two town has a map of the water lines un- Continued From Page One waited three months to hire a road board a pipe froze in the Town House der the town’s streets. Fadden said May 15 at 11 a.m. • Preview at 9 a.m. Manosh at $17.50/hour. Bjerke indi- foreman, “and it was time to start during the winter and cracked. Lewis mostly the road crews “figure out At the Green Mountain Mall in St. Johnsbury cated he was not at the interview and do something.” said he had turned the thermostat in what’s down there when we dig them process in April when acting chair “We had to make a decision,” the building down to 55 during the up.” A lot of pipes are located by mem- Ducks Unlimited prints: Winter Bluebills by Chet Reneson 1094/5300; Wetlanders by Herb Sterner said. “That is what we did for Booth 1808/5300. Wildlife prints; Bruce Miller's $15 Federal duck stamp print and stamp (1993- Mark Drew and members Kurt Bill- winter, in order to save on money ory, by what they write down, or by ings, Todd Harris, and Sterner the voters.” “heating vacant space.” But that mon- relying on old maps. Lewis said the 1994) 461/5000, inscription front: U.S. Department of the Interior, Void after June 30, 1994; In response to Sterner’s com- migratory bird hunting and conservation stamp, $15, Canvasbacks, 1,402,569 stamps sold; conducted interviews. ey saved will turn into money spent; town has begun to map the water sys- Hunting from a St. Lawrence River Skiff by Michael Ringer, 245/1500; Emerald Creek Wolves Referring to pay rate increases, ment about the highway department they town public works crew had to tem, continuously updating it instead by Rod Tribiger, 281/5000; North Country Moose by Lee Stroneck, 101/580; Low Ceiling – Clegg said, “We were told everything doing its job, lister Jamie Archer not- replace the piping and some appara- of spending extra money to investigate Snows and Blues by David A. Maass, 413/850; Hunters and Decoys by Daniel Loge, 618/860; was frozen, and we even lost a dental ed, “In your theory, it’s the gang tus, to the tune of $1,225. No damage where all the pipes are. Looking for Shelter by Terry Doughty, 2917/5000; Scoter Gunning by William P. Tyner, 269/ benefit, now we understand you gave (highway department) that’s worth was done to the historic structure. Fadden said the road crews have 580; canning jars, assorted sizes; assorted misc. lids; two hanging balance scales; Sher-Wood a raise to an employee after every- it, but the gang over here, being la- The board approved a newly-built been busy cleaning up in preparation hockey pads (shin guards, chest guards, pants for ages 9-12); two hockey sticks; two Polaris thing was frozen.” dies, who work very hard so you have Class 4 road in East Hardwick leading for nicer weather, and especially for the helmets; HJC helmet; CKX helmet; three computer desks; two filing cabinets; leather swivel At the annual meeting, Clegg a grand list, and the town clerk la- off of Route 16 to the home of Gary and Spring Festival, held Memorial Day chair; 32" Sony TV with stand and surround sound; wooden glass-front hutch; two white book- said, the question of salaries being dies weren’t worth it. Jo-Anne Dimick. The Dimick’s re- Weekend. Street sweeping is under- cases; two large glass-front bookcases; two small glass-front bookcases; GE apartment size frozen was asked, and the answer was “We have the same quality of quested the town name the 67-foot long way, as well as pothole patching and fridge; Kenmore upright freezer; GE fridge; two wooden wall book shelves; chest freezer; Ze- “Yes.” The budget was prepared and work. If we don’t do our job, there road Arsene Avenue. Board member road line painting. The recent odd nith record player; records; four media tower shelves; misc. wooden furniture; wooden statue presented on that basis, and compen- isn’t going to be any money. It looks Richard Brochu said after the meeting weather has proved a bit of a challenge. of Don Quixote; yellow and white feather couch; brand new family VHS and DVD movies; sations voted at the April meeting are like the boy’s club wins, and the girls the road was named in honor of Arsene books, books and more books; set of Britannica Encyclopedias; Compton’s Encyclopedia; Ra- Said Fadden: “Between 18 inches at a higher rate than was budgeted. were left out. Only the boys got rais- Fradette, a woodworker who died in of snow, mud and 80 degree weather, dio Flyer wagon; Harry Potter framed poster; 101 Dalmations framed poster; four Power King Martin’s memo stated the high- es.” Plus tires P225/60 R16; four Hakkapelitta tires 225/55 R17; two multi-track Titan utility tires 2001. we don’t know whether to use the grad- way department raises were Harris apologized, and said he Wayne Hall asked Public Works er or the plow.” on rims; four Michelin P235/55 R17; four Hakkapelitta tires 235/60 R16; four Firestone tires wasn’t aware of the discussions dur- P205/70 R15; four Goodyear tires P185/60 R15; shop vac; Craftsman wet-dry vac; Weedeater discriminatory and sought “a larger discussion for all town employees.” ing the budget sessions. He was weed whacker; backpack pesticide sprayer; pesticide sprayer on wheels; pulley block; chain elected in March. wooden and plastic snow fence; archery target; two wooden utility wagons; small tractor tire The memo states: “If you do go chains; chain harrow; three-point hitch wood chipper; three-point hitch potato digger; lawn- forward with the raises, I feel that I Board chair Bjerke emphasized garden broom; metal utility cart; landscape roller; fertilizer spreader; three-point hitch cultiva- and the employees in my office are the need to develop a better person- tor; two 40 lb. bags pelletized lime; five 50 lb. bags of 10-10-10 fertilizer; two 50 lb. bags being discriminated on the grounds nel policy, job descriptions, and organic Pro-Gro 5-3-4 fertilizer; three 50 lb. bags of limestone; 3 40 lb. bags of limestone of gender. The town clerk’s office has salary schedules, “so it is clear what EasternEastern pellets; six 40 lb. bags of 6-2-0 lawn fertilizer; misc. lawn and garden products; garden hose taken over numerous new roles (Se- the jobs are and a pay scale with per- and sprinkler; Fertinjector; hand cultivator; metal shelves; three home and garden sprayers; lect Board assistant, delinquent tax centages built in so people two metal watering cans; Craftsman air compressor; wooden barrel; pry bar; landscape fabric, collector, town manager) for the sake understand.” little wooden tool box; paver lights; Weslo 605s exercise cycle; large snow shovel; three mini- of saving the town money without In a telephone interview, Martin GarageGarage crocks; two outdoor chairs; decorative flamingos; wooden spindles; Whirlpool air conditioner; monetary reward.” said, “We accepted it (pay freeze) as mini-exercise trampoline; 24-ft. extension ladder; tin washtub; air mattresses; ladies right hand “This isn’t about the raises,” employees and now they are giving golf club set with bag; men's left-hand golf club set with bag; assortment of left- and right- Clegg said. “It’s about your word. You raises. It is against the policy they Route 16 hand golf clubs; metal carts on wheels; five tin trash cans; ping-pong table; baby changing asked us to freeze our salaries, and set in telling townspeople they froze Twinfield students go for a ride table; couch; misc. skis; ski boots; Santa Cruz snowboard; flower card table; pressure cooker; we did. We expected you to honor your wages. We work hard for the town; at the Tarabita to Manto de la Greensboro Bend kitchen cart; dressers; Split King king-size bed; file cabinet; Singer sewing machine; coffee part. We honored ours.” we go above our duties.” novia (the veil of the bride) wa- table; National Geographics 1970 and up and maps; music books; Christmas decorations; 22- carat gold leaf plate; misc. craft supplies; fabric; frames; yarn; wooden chest with glass sides; terfall while on a trip to Ecuador FRIDAY SPECIAL lamps; curio shelf; 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2003 Hatchland dairy milk bottles holiday com- E-mail your news last month. (courtesy photo) memorative set; misc. glassware; dishware; collectible red dishware; misc. wooden furniture; Oil Change - $27.50 I Robot vacuum; trombone with case; glass chess set; trunk; lap drawing board; tea cups and [email protected] saucers; Stamps croquet set; wrapping paper; box fan; mini-washer; linens and curtains; plas- The Hardwick Gazette Includes up to 5 quarts of oil tic storage bins; carpet runner; and much, much more!! Trip Continued From Page One and filter. All fluids topped off eled and explored the rainforests out- and filter. All fluids topped off To see full listing and pictures, side of Quito. They left the city by bus check our website: and “had one of the craziest bus driv- Call for appointment: www.jenkinsauctionservice.com ers in the world.” They went zipling in Complimentary coffee and the rainforest and sat in natural hot (802) 533-9868 muffins will be provided. springs heated by volcanic rock. Auctioneers: Blake Jenkins Jr. and “We saw so many endemic species Kirby Parker that only live there,” said Weinreich, re- 6% sales tax and 5% buyer's ferring to the Galapagos Islands. The premium • Cash, check, Discover, students traveled around the islands MasterCard and Visa are accepted. by boat and visited Darwin station. “It’s hard to describe now that we’re Lunch will be provided by back,” said Weinreich. Jeff Santo's “It’s something that cannot be put into words. “It was a whole sensory Ridgeview Lunchmobile Dealership Quality at experience,” according to Nogueira. Domey said a “Blue Footed Boobie landed in my lap,” something their NOTICE guide said he had never seen happen Service Station Prices High postage costs add up. before. Gazette subscription renewal cards are mailed only once. Travelling the Galapagos let them see humpback whales, penguins and OIL and LUBE Please respond to the card when it is received. iguanas looking at people in such a way We want your Gazette to arrive in the mail each week — uninterrupted. it could be asked who the spectator was. Harrington told a story about the tor- 4-WHEEL COMPUTER ALIGNMENTS toises native to the islands. What the group noticed was “nothing there is remotely afraid of you.” COMPUTERIZED SPIN BALANCE And the sand and the water? Ex- cept for the jellyfish, they said it was a perfect beach. VERMONT INSPECTION TIRES, BRAKES, SHOCKS EXHAUST SYSTEMS COMPLETE ENGINE SERVICE Rental Cars ~ Office for Bessette Mini-storage ~ $29.95/day DONA’S CAR STORE 472-6555 Lower Wolcott Street ¥ Hardwick, VT 05843 533-7110 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 472-5501 "Imported Cars Are Not Foreign To Us."

Main Street Lower Wolcott Street Greensboro Hardwick 533-2221 472-6555 05 Toyota Matrix XR, Wgn., 5 spd., CD, CC, S/R, P/W, P/L ...... $12,200. 04 Toyota Corolla CE, 4 dr., Sdn., 4 cyl., A/T, A/C, CD, cass...... $8,975. 03 Toyota Tacoma SR5, 4 WD, 4 dr., PU, V6, A/T, A/C, CD, CC, P/W, P/L ... $16,800. 03 Toyota Tacoma XCab, 4WD, PU, 6 cyl., A/T, A/C, CD, CC, P/W, P/L ...... $15,700. 00 Toyota Corolla CE, 4 dr., Sdn., A/T, A/C, CD, Moonroof, P/W, P/L ...... $5,100. 06 Subaru Legacy OBi, AWD, Wgn., A/T,A/C,CD,CC, Heated Seats ... $16,700. 06 Subaru Impreza i, 4 dr., Sdn., A/T, A/C, CD ...... $11,950. 05 Subaru Legacy OBi, Wgn.,A/T, A/C, CD, CC,Heated Seats,Cass. .. $14,275. 05 Subaru Legacy OB, Ltd., Wgn., A/T, A/C, CD, CC, Moonroof ...... $12,900. 04 Subary Legacy OB, Ltd., 5 spd., A/C, CD, CC, P/W, P/L, S/R ...... $12,200. 04 Subaru Forester XS, Wgn., 5 spd., A/C, CD, CD, S/R, P/W, P/L ...... $10,300. 04 Subaru Legacy OB, Wgn., 5 spd., A/C, CD, CC, Htd. Seats ...... $9,500. 04 Subaru Impreza TS, 5 dr., Wgn., A/T, A/C, CD, CC, P/W, P/L ...... $8,450. 03 Subaru Legacy OB, Wgn., 5 spd., A/C, CC, CD, Heated Seats ...... $9,450. 03 Subaru Legacy Ann. Ed., AWD, Wgn., A/T, A/C,CC,CD,cass., S/R ... $9,375. 03 Subaru Legacy L, Wgn., A/T, A/C, CD, CC, P/W, P/L ...... $8,600. 03 Subaru Legacy L, Ann. Ed., Wgn., A/T, A/C, CC, S/R, CD ...... $7,000. 02 Subaru Legacy L, AWD, Wgn., 5 spd., A/C, CC, CD ...... $5,950. 01 Subaru Legacy OB, Wgn., 5 spd., A/C, CD, CC, P/W, P/L, cass...... $7,200. 00 Subaru Legacy OB, Wgn., 5 spd., A/C, CC, Htd. Sets, P/W, P/L ...... $6,600. 00 Subaru Legacy L, Wgn., A/T, A/C, CD, CC, P/W, P/L, cass...... $6,400. 00 Subaru Forester L, Wgn., A/T, A/C, CC, P/W, P/L, cass ...... $5,500. 00 Subaru Legacy Brighton, Wgn., A/T, A/C, Am/Fm, cass...... $3,950. 99 Subaru Legacy OB, Wgn., 5 spd., A/C, CC, CD, ABS ...... $4,950. 98 Subaru OB Ltd., Wgn., A/T, A/C, CC, cass...... $4,750. 07 Honda CRV EX, 4 dr., Wgn., A/T, A/C, CC, P/W, P/L, Moonroof ...... $20,900. 06 Honda CRV, EX, 4 dr., Wgn., A/T, A/C, CD, CC, Moonroof ...... $17,750. 04 Honda CRV EX, Wgn., A/T, A/C, CD, CC, Moonroof ...... $13,500. 01 Honda CRV LX, 4 dr., Wgn., A/T, A/C, CD ...... $8,750. 04 Kia Optima LX, 4 dr., Sdn., 5 spd., A/C, CD, CC, P/W, P/L ...... $5,200. 03 GMC Sierra, 2 dr., XCab, 4WD, PU, 8 cyl., A/T, A/C ...... $9,950.

Evenings and Weekends 533-7727 or 472-5746 Ð Rental Cars Available Ð "Imported Cars Are Not Foreign To Us" www.greensborogarage.com