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Mountain Gazette, October 4, 2012
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VETERAN’S SECTION
NOVEMBER 15
DEADLINE NOV. 8
www.mountaingazetteofvermont.com
Vol. 11 No. 7 Serving Bolton, Cambridge, Jeffersonville, Jericho, Underhill and Westford, VT October 4, 2012
Jeffersonville receives $125,000 grant
to support floodplain conservation
JC Earle and Sarah Lomas purchased their home on Skunk Hollow Road in 2011 and were
charmed by the huge stable barn.
PHOTO BY PHYL NEWBECK
Jericho
Barn Tour
By Phyl Newbeck
Special to the Mountain Gazette
Back by popular demand, the Community
Center of Jericho is reprising their popular barn
tour. The tour was held in 2003, 2004 and 2005
with 200 people attending the last event but
organizers took some time off because of the
work involved. This year the tour is back on
schedule. It will take place on Saturday October
13 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at a cost of $15.
Tickets include a map showing all 13
barns on the tour, a timetable for when seven
different speakers will be giving presentations,
a short history of farming in Jericho and,
for the more practically inclined, a listing of
bathroom locations. Tour goers will receive
complimentary refreshments at the Community
Center from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. In addition
to the barns, visitors will have the opportunity
to view antique tractors on the Jericho Center
Green, an exhibit of barn paintings at Jericho
Town Hall, and the watercolor landscapes of
Lisa Forster Beach at the Gruppe Gallery. The
tour can be done in any order, but those wishing
to take advantage of the speakers may wish to
adhere to a stricter schedule and be done by
mid afternoon so they can take advantage of a
reception at Town Hall for the various artists
whose work will be on display. No tickets are
needed for the art exhibits at Town Hall and the
Gruppe Gallery.
Barns on the tour range from those built in
the 1800’s to one that was constructed this year.
While some barns are now used for storage,
others continue to house animals and still
others have been subjected to creative adaptive
reuse as studio space, workshops, apartments,
and worship space for the Mount Mansfield
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Several of
the barns have undergone reconstruction work
including the Rawson barn on Cilley Hill Road
which lost its roof during a heavy snowfall in
2007. A community fund drive helped the
family restore this historic treasure.
JC Earle and Sarah Lomas purchased their
home on Skunk Hollow Road in 2011 and were
charmed by the huge stable barn which had been
built in two sections for the John Davis family
and was used for farming until the 1980’s. In
2002, the barn was lifted off its foundation
for repairs but most of it remains unchanged
including some remaining milking equipment.
The barn has nearly 8,000 square feet per floor
with 80 windows and a huge hayloft. Earle and
Lomas currently use the barn for short-term
and winter boarding of goats, llamas, sheep and
other animals.
Earle loves the barn but worries about being
able to maintain it. Back when it served as
part of a commercial dairy farm, the income
from farming could pay for at least part of the
structure’s taxes, mortgage and maintenance.
Earle would like to find some creative way to
re-use the barn in a manner that doesn’t require
significant structural renovations.
He has
already started a small farm co-op with some
of his neighbors as a way for people to keep
animals but still have some free time and be able
to take vacations. He sees the co-op as having
potential as a local spot for visiting children to
be able to see a variety of animals in one place.
Additionally, Earle thinks the barn could be
used as a hub for a hyper-local food movement.
“The agriculture past may also be the agriculture
future of Jericho,” he said “and old barns may
have some real value in the renaissance of the
local food movement.” Even with his worries
about maintaining the historic structure, Earle
is thrilled to have it as part of the property and
hopes that perhaps visitors on the barn tour will
have their own ideas for adaptive reuse of the
building.
Cultural geographer Jane Dorney will be
talking about the history of barns in Vermont at
the Craig Barn on Route 15. The barn is actually
comprised of two separate barns that had to be
dismantled from their West Bolton location
when the federal government established the
Ethan Allen Firing Range in the 1940’s. The
barns were then combined and rebuilt in Jericho.
Dorney considers barns to be an essential part of
Vermont’s farming history. As large structures,
they have a big physical presence and they speak
of an agricultural economy that is at the heart
of the rural lifestyle. “There’s no mistaking
the importance of a barn,” she said. “There is
direct and immediate recognition.” Dorney is
worried about the loss of barns throughout the
state although she is pleased there is a state
program providing funds for rehabilitating these
structures, as well as opportunities for adaptive
reuse such as Earle and Lomas are considering.
She is thankful there are Vermonters who care as
deeply as she does about these iconic structures.
“I’d hate to see them go,” she said.
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the
Jericho Center Country Store, Phoenix Book
Stores, Richmond Market and the Old Mill Craft
Shop. On the day of the Tour tickets can only be
purchased at the Community Center. For further
information visit CommunityCenterinJericho.
com or call 899-3853.
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food,
and Markets, in partnership with the Vermont
Sugarmakers Association and UVM Extension,
will hold three public meetings to take comment
on the proposed changes to the maple grading
system.
The changes have been proposed to align
the Vermont grading system with the standard
recommended by the International Maple Syrup
Institute. Members of the public will be given
the opportunity to provide comment.
Meeting dates and locations are as follows:
Tuesday, October 16 – Middlebury American
Legion Post 27, 49 Wilson Road, Middlebury;
Thursday, October 18 – Lamoille Union Tech
Center, Rt. 15, Hyde Park.
The meetings will begin promptly at 7:00 PM.
After a brief presentation outlining the proposed
changes, discussion will be moderated by Lynn
Coale, Director of the Hannaford Career Center
and a member of the Agriculture and Forest
Products Development Board.
Input from these meetings will inform future
consideration of the maple grading system
standards.
For more information, please contact Henry
Marckres at the Vermont Agency of Agriculture,
Food, and Markets: 802-828-3458
Comment sought on proposed maple grade changes
The Village of Jeffersonville has received
a $125,000 grant from the Vermont Housing
and Conservation Board (VHCB) toward the
purchase of a 4.2-acre parcel in the floodplain
previously earmarked for development of a
16-pump gas station and convenience-store
complex.
“This is a tremendous boost to our efforts to
purchase the land and an important validation
of our efforts to conserve a major floodplain in
our community,” said Village Trustee Tammy
Fenton. “We are extremely grateful that the
Board recognized the importance of this land to
flood-remediation efforts in our community.”
Village trustees signed an agreement in
January to purchase the land from Jolley
Associates of St. Albans for $402,500 as a way
to prevent the proposed development at the site,
which is near the confluence of the Brewster and
Lamoille rivers and experienced major flooding
in April 2011.
An ad-hoc citizens group working with the
trustees has raised $127,000 in donations to
apply to the purchase price, bringing the total
raised to date to $252,000. In addition, Village
residents recently voted to allocate up to $75,000
in local taxpayer funds toward the purchase if
needed. The measure passed at the Village’s
annual meeting in May and was confirmed at a
special meeting in August called to reconsider
the original vote.
“VHCB is pleased to support Jeffersonville’s
efforts to conserve this property,” said Gus
Seelig, VHCB executive director. “Conserving
land along rivers and floodways develops flood
resiliency while allowing for public recreation
and wildlife habitat preservation. Protecting
this property will prevent future expenses that
would be incurred by the town, homeowners and
private business in the event of another flood
were the land to be developed.”
Trustees received word of the grant Thursday
September 20, after attending a VHCB
meeting to discuss their request for $150,000.
Meanwhile, efforts to raise the additional
$150,500 needed to finalize the sale continue.
Trustees expect to receive another $19,000 grant
in the coming weeks and are exploring other
grant opportunities to raise the money without
tapping into Village coffers. Several fundraisers
are in the works as well, including a raffle to be
drawn at the October 17 Jeffersonville Farmers
Market.
Trustees will receive the VHCB grant at
closing pending a satisfactory outcome of the
soil study now under way, the conveyance of
a conservation easement to VHCB providing
public access to the land and prohibiting
commercial development, and the presentation
of plan outlining proposed public uses and how
the site will be maintained to ensure ongoing
flood remediation. A $60,000 grant from the
Lamoille County Planning Commission is
covering the full cost of the soil study.
Jolley originally purchased the land – the
former site of the Bell-Gates Lumber Corp.,
located along Route 15 by the blinking light in
Jeffersonville – in May 2010. It was recently
appraised for $414,899.
By keeping the land free of major
development, the Village is poised to serve as
a model for the rest of the state – one that takes
action to avert disaster before it happens. Citing
the damage caused by Tropical Storm Irene,
which the area narrowly avoided, Governor
Shumlin has called on communities to safeguard
floodplains from development in an effort to
avoid future Irene-scale disasters.
Area residents have suggested a number
of ideas for how the Jolley parcel might be
used, including year-round open space for
farmers’ markets, sports, community concerts
and festivals. For now, however, the focus is
on raising the balance of the funds required
to finalize the purchase. Donations payable to
the Village of Jeffersonville can be sent to the
Village at P.O. Box 189, Jeffersonville, VT
05464.
“In conjunction with other improvements
planned for the Village, eventually we’ll be
looking at ways the land can be used to bring
more people to our great community and support
our local economy,” said Fenton. “Ultimately it
will be up to the residents to decide. They’re the
ones who are making all of this possible.”
Growing Pains at the Deborah
Rawson Memorial Library
By Phyl Newbeck
The Deborah Rawson Memorial Library
(DRML) opened in January of 1998, wowing
residents of Jericho and Underhill with the
beautiful atrium known as the Fireplace
Room. The library took on the collections of
the former Waters Library in Jericho and the
Delacorte Library in Underhill as those two
smaller libraries closed their doors. The Board
of Trustees realized the Rawson Library would
eventually have to expand and now the time has
come to tackle that project.
In 2011, the Trustees updated their five year
plan, one of the main goals of which was to
move ahead with the expansion project. Board
Chair Deb Weinberg said meetings regarding
expansion began in June of 2012, after which
a request for proposals was sent out to local
architects. Four architects responded and in
October they will be presenting their plans to
the Board which will vote on which ideas best
mesh with their vision for the library. The
volunteer gardeners who created the current
landscaping are already excited they may have
the opportunity for future gardens if a new wing
is constructed.
Aside from the desire to preserve the Fireplace
Room, the Board has no set ideas about how to
go forward. At this juncture, the library has
to rent storage space for things like carpet
squares, ceiling tiles and extra chairs. Every
time Library Director Holly Hall purchases a
new book, she has to archive an old one. New
shelving was recently purchased to create more
room but even that has its limits and now books
perch on top of those shelves, requiring the use
of stools for access. “The library doesn’t really
look crowded,” said Weinberg “but it is.”
Although the library has no plans to add extra
computers (in part because many patrons bring
their own laptops) they intend to expand the
computer area for greater privacy. An additional
program room might be needed since so many
groups use that area for their meetings. Both the
children’s and the young adults’ areas have long
outgrown their spaces. “The little kids bring
their parents,” said Weinberg “and everyone is
squashed together.” In addition, the staff space
is quite restrictive and not ergonomic. As the
library has grown, more staff hours have been
required. A set of desk drawers had to be pulled
out for knee space and a tiny area just behind
the circulation desk is used for checking books
in and out and repairing damaged ones. Those
using that area have to sit with their backs to
library patrons.
In October the Board of Trustees will start
planning a capital campaign to raise money
DRML continued on page 12
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POLICE REPORTS
During the afternoon of Friday September 28, 2012 an elderly
homeowner Barbara Greene from Beaver Brook Road in Underhill,
VT arrived home to find two male subjects inside her residence.
Upon encountering the two males, one of the subjects pushed the
victim out of the way while attempting to flee the residence. After
fleeing from the residence both subjects ran into near-by woods.
Troopers and a canine unit from the Williston & Lamoille Barracks
and Deputies from the Chittenden County Sheriff’s Department
responded to the scene. Numerous leads were developed and the
investigation is ongoing.
There have been a number of recent burglaries in the area
and the State Police want to remind all residents to lock doors
and windows and report suspicious vehicles and persons to law
enforcement.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Senior Trooper
Benjamin D. Katz at the Williston State Police Barracks or the
Chittenden County Crime Stoppers at 864-6666. Information may
also be submitted anonymously on-line at www.vtips.info; or text
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On Wednesday September 26, 2012, at approximately 12:43
PM the Vermont State Police responded to a residence on Woods
Hollow Road in the Town of Westford. The elderly female
homeowner, Thelma Dauselin, encountered an unknown male
inside her residence. She confronted the male verbally and the
male fled from the residence. The homeowner activated her Life
Line and requested police assistance.
Troopers and a canine unit from the Williston & Lamoille
Barracks responded to the scene. Additional assistance was
received from the Department of Motor Vehicles Enforcement
Unit as well as the Essex and Milton Police Departments.
Investigation has determined that the suspect(s) fled the area in
an unknown vehicle. The direction of travel is undetermined. It
appears that nothing was taken from the residence. The suspect
was found to have made entry to the residence through an unlocked
door.
The male suspect is described as a white male, approximately
16-20 years of age, slender build, approximately 5’8”-5’10” tall,
with a dark, full head of hair & dark clothing.
The State Police would like to remind all residents to lock all
doors and windows when not at home.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Vermont State
Police in Williston at (802) 878.7111. Information may also be
submitted anonymously on-line at www.vtips.info; or text CRIMES
(274637) to Keyword: VTIPS. CASE#: 12A103780
On September 17, 2012 at approximately 10:36 PM, 911
dispatch received a call from Brent Ackley, 22, of Cambridge, VT,
stating that he was assaulted by Melissa Prouty, 22, of Cambridge,
VT. During the investigation, Troopers determined that Prouty
was the aggressor and was issued a citation. Ackley was treated by
Cambridge Rescue for the injury he sustained under his right eye
during the assault and was later released. She was cited to appear
in court in Hyde Park on October 31, 2012. CASE#:12A10365
On Sunday September 23, 2012 at approximately 5:17 PM State
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Police responded to a report of numerous, non emergency 911 hang
up calls at 1070 Texas Hill Rd., Huntington. Upon speaking with
Eloise Pasho, 45 of Huntington,VT, they found she was found to
be in violation of her court ordered conditions of release. She was
processed at the State Police barracks in Williston and released to
the custody of the department of corrections. Pasho was cited to
appear in Chittenden District Court. CASE#: 12A103742
On Tuesday September 18, 2012, Vermont State Police
conducted a motor vehicle stop on Christopher Cardarelli, 28
of Hinesburg, VT on Route 116 in Bristol for failing to stop for
a posted stop sign. During the stop, Cardarelli was found to be in
possession of marijuana. He was cited into the Addison Criminal
Division for Possession of Marijuana and subsequently released.
Cardarelli was cited to appear in Addison Criminal Division on
November 19, 2012. CASE#: 12C202872
On Tuesday September 18 at approximately 6:28 PM, Tammy
Willey, 50 of Jericho, VT telephoned VSP - Williston dispatch and
advised her daughter, later identified as Jordan Willey, was lost in
the woods adjacent to their residence.
Initial information obtained was that Jordan had walked away
from the residence with the family dog at approximately 5:50 PM.
It was also learned that Jordan was autistic.
Although the exact direction of travel was unknown, prior to
departing the home Jordan referenced walking on the trail system
behind their residence.
Members of the Vermont State Police responded to the area
and two K-9 teams were immediately deployed. As the search
area widened Wardens from Vermont Fish & Wildlife, as well as
members of the Essex Police Department, Essex Public Works and
the Jericho/Underhill Fire Department were deployed.
At approximately 9:40 PM hours Jordan Willey was located
on Thompson Drive in Essex by the property owner. She was
evaluated by Essex Rescue personnel and then released into the
custody of her mother. CASE#: 12A103663
On Saturday September 15, 2012, Vermont State Police were
contacted concerning a custody dispute. While police were on the
phone with the complainant, Garry Loomis, 55, Jeffersonville,
VT, forced his way into the residence. He left without further
incident and was later apprehended. He was lodged for violation of
conditions of release and unlawful trespass of a dwelling. Loomis
was lodged at Northeastern Regional Correctional Facility on
$5000 bail. CASE#: 12A103617
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EMERGENCY CALLS:
September 14, 10:31 AM, EMS, Underhill
September 14, 12:30 PM, Rescue injured hikers on Sunset
Trail, Mt. Mansfield
September 14, 5:35 PM, Checked on a burn pile in Jericho
September 18, 9:00 PM, Search for lost person, Jericho
September 20, 9:14 AM, Pine Ridge Road, Underhill for a fire
alarm
September 21, 9:54 AM, EMS, Underhill
September 21, 10:49 AM, 326 Browns Trace for activated
smoke alarm
September 22, 11:27 PM, Mutual aid to Cambridge, Thompson
Road for a structure fire
September 24, 10:50 AM, EMS, Jericho
September 24, 2:42 PM, Mutual aid to W. Bolton on York Road,
for a structure fire
SAFETY MESSAGE: October is Fire Prevention Month: Be
sure your chimney has been inspected or cleaned in the past 12
months. Heating system has been inspected or cleaned in the
past 12 months. The fireplace has a sturdy screen to catch sparks.
Carbon monoxide alarms are located outside each sleeping area and
on every level of the home. Smoke alarms are installed on every
level (including the basement) and outside each sleeping area. Test
smoke alarms at least once a month and change the batteries twice
a year. And plan your home escape drill so everyone in your family
knows what to do in case of fire.
“Practice Fire Safety Everyday”
What’s The Best Legal Structure for
My Small Business?
This is among the most frequently asked questions when
planning a new small business start-up. It’s also one of the most
important ones to answer. The structure you choose will affect
everything from paying taxes to assigning liability, from raising
capital to sharing profits.
Each type of structure has trade-offs that should be fully
understood. Here’s a quick comparison of those most frequently
used by small businesses:
A sole proprietorship is an unincorporated business owned by
one person. Paying taxes is relatively simple, as the owner reports
income/losses along with his/her personal taxes. However, the
owner is personally liable for any business-related expenses or
liabilities. While there are no corporate registration requirements,
sole proprietors may still have to comply with local registration
and licensing laws.
In a partnership, two or more people share ownership. Each
contributes time, resources, expertise, and/or money to the
business in return for a share of the profits/losses. Each partner is
also responsible for his/her own actions, as well as business debts
and decisions made by other partners. That’s why a partnership
agreement is a must. It should detail each participant’s contributions
and responsibilities, division of profits, resolution of disputes, and
the handling of other major business decisions.
Then there’s the corporation, an independent legal entity
owned by shareholders. Corporations inherently have complex
administrative, tax, and legal requirements. On the other hand,
selling various types of shares in an established business can make
it easier to raise capital. Plus, shareholders are not legally liable for
the business’s actions and debts.
A variation of this structure is the “S corporation,” named for
the Internal Revenue Service subchapter that defines it, and often
used in situations where the shareholders are also employees. An
S corporation distinguishes between shareholder/employee wages
and other profit distributions, which are taxed at different rates.
However, S corporations carry the same legal and administrative
requirements of “regular” corporations.
The limited liability company (LLC) has become a popular
structure for small businesses in recent years. LLCs offer a
corporation’s limited liability with a partnership’s flexibility
Business continued on page 3
Page 3
COMMUNITY COLUMNISTS
Trees
Good Shepherd student enjoy
apple picking
Students at Jericho’s Good Shepherd Preschool took advantage
of the area’s apple crop last week on a field trip to Adams Apple
Orchard & Farm Market in Williston. Proprietor John Adams gave
the children a brief lesson on apples, and then took the classes for
a wagon ride around the orchard. After some instruction on the
proper way to pick apples, the children each picked a small bag to
bring home. The trip concluded with a cider pressing demonstration
and tasting for the children.
Field trips are one way that teachers at Good Shepherd
supplement the regular classroom curriculum, allowing children
to learn and explore in a new environment. Nan Campbell, whose
daughter attends the three- to four-year-old class, said that she
and her daughter enjoyed watching the cider pressing. “The kids
definitely got to see the connection between the apples they picked
and the cider they drank,” she said. Teacher Kathi Lyle said that
the kids were amazed to learn that it takes 40 apples to make one
gallon of cider.
Teachers also used the opportunity to make connections in the
classroom: the following school day was “Red Day;” the children
each wore something red, ate something red for snack, and brought
a red item from home to show the class. They baked apple
dumplings with some of the apples they’d picked, encouraging the
children to participate in the process and bring the finished product
home to their families.
For the children in both the three- to four –year-old and fourto five-year-old classes, the trip was another opportunity to have
fun with their school friends. Parents’ and kids’ spirits were high,
despite the sometimes dreary weather on both days. “I loved
watching my son and his friends tear through an apple orchard on
a rainy day,” said parent Lindsay Wignall. Children and teachers
are looking forward to many more field trips and events this school
year.
Business continued from page 1
and simplified taxation. There are also fewer recordkeeping
requirements, and it’s entirely up to the LLC’s owners (known
officially as “members”) to determine profit distribution. However,
LLC members must pay self-employment taxes and make their
own Medicare and Social Security contributions. And when a
member leaves, the LLC must be dissolved.
Each structure has provisions and options that require
exploration before finding the right match for a small business.
And the best place to get help with this decision—and any other
small business issue—is SCORE. Dedicated to aiding both new
and experienced entrepreneurs, SCORE offers valuable training
resources, seminars, and network of more than 13,000 volunteers
who provide free counseling at no charge. For more information,
visit www.score.org.
For Free Local Business Planning Services from SCORE,
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Building on your ideas,
does this work
Underhill is celebrating its 250th birthday on June 8-9, 2013. We
would love to hear your thoughts and ideas on how to make this
a memorable party for all. Bring your energy and imagination on
October 23 at 6:00 PM to the Underhill Town Hall. Come join in
the planning of the biggest birthday bash this town has ever seen!
Send us information on a veteran you’d like
to see honored in the Mountain Gazette’s
Veteran’s Section in November.
mtgazette@earthlink.net
By Suzanne Kusserow
Senior guest Columnist
My Dad wore out three pairs of boots one summer. He was doing
his botany dissertation on the growth of new plants on the lava
beds of eastern Oregon. He and my Mom tented on the edge of the
vast beds of ropey black lava. She picked blackberries on one side
of a bush, only to hear snorting and grunting on the other side…..a
bear. She decided to leave the picking to him! Dad went on to be
a Sterling Fellow in Forestry at Yale, state forester of Connecticut,
and head of Forestry at University of Connecticut. And in more
memorable accomplishments, at least for me, he taught me almost
all I know about trees. I learned the scientific names and what
they meant. “Acer is for Maple…. There are many of them. Acer
rubrum (red) is pretty self-explanatory; Acer negundo is Box Elder,
which doesn’t look very much like the usual maple, but more like
an Ash. And then there’s the Mountain Maple, Acer spicatum, the
poor relation of the Acer family. So, no matter where you travel,
you will connect with the same trees as you and I are tramping
through.” And there were his mnemonic devices: “Spruce: short
needles; sharp...just run your fingers up a branch; square…..you
can roll a needle between your fingers. And firs: feathery feeling;
flexible, and flat needles….it doesn’t roll between your fingers.”
And some names were quite descriptive: “Pseudotsuga taxifolia….
that’s the lumber tree of the West: Douglas Fir. Someone thought it
had false foliage that looked like a hemlock.”
Is knowing the names of plants essential to their
enjoyment? Not unless the names are somehow connected to their
looks, their growing patterns, a long-used vernacular (Popple) or
in some cases to a famous person, even politicians of the time.
( Clintonia borealis is the small Blue Bead Lily of the woods,
named after Governor Clinton of New York state.) And of course,
in my case, my Dad’s sincere love of the subject was transferred
to me via many wonderful hikes all over the U.S. “Now there’s
a Sequoia gigantea of northern California….well-named, isn’t it?
And the Liriodendron tulipifera, or Yellow Poplar of the South.
The leaves are huge, (the tallest hardwood tree of North America)
and the flowers are beautiful….shaped like huge tulips.” So, his
enthusiasm for his subject surrounded me at an early age, and I
still delight in such remembrances. He was an amazing teacher,
transferring his curiosity to his listeners, a quality we have all tried
to give to our kids. Curiosity is not usually teachable by rote; it
is, rather, a wonderful enthusiasm that is transferred more by a
personal aura that thankfully, is often contagious.
Now is the glorious time of the trees, when they play
center stage; the death of the leaves gives life and rest to the body
of the tree…..a beautiful way to think of transfer of power, of
renewal, of glory in the changes over the past growing months.
The Acers are at their peak: the Reds exuberant with their feet in
a swamp; the magnificent mature Silvers with serrated leaves of
muted yellows drifting down past the massed multitude of trunks
they usually have. (See the one in front of The Village Cup.) And
all other trees join in the festival! The Ashes turn either dusty
brown or, at their best, a muted purple. Even the scraggliest of
Grey Birches puts on a bit of color before it quickly drops its leaf
load. The mountains start sporting glorious red hats as the chilly
nights reach the upper elevations. The tourists ooh and ah, and
of course we do, too. We can truly say we live in one of the most
wonderful of seasons. And as I walk in the woods, scuffling my
feet among the blanket of wet leaves, and watching the wind flip a
few more red parachutes to the ground, I thank my Dad for being
the wonderful companion of a young girl, giving me the roots of
knowledge and support; and the curiosity that turned the wings of
growing up into a marvelous adventure.
The Mountain Gazette
6558 VT Rt 116 Starksboro, VT 05487
(802) 453-6354 • mtgazette@earthlink.net
wwwmountaingazetteofvermont.com
Deadline: Oct. 11, Publication: Oct.18
Brenda Boutin editor/publisher/ad sales /delivery
News writer - Phyl Newbeck,
Sports writer - Richard Mindell
Letters Policy:
Maximum 450 words; one letter per writer,
per calendar month. Must be signed for attribution
with writer’s address and phone number
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WORSHIP
SERVICES
CALVARY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Calvary Episcopal Church is a welcoming, caring,
Christian Community called to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ,
grow our spiritual gifts, and serve our neighbors.
VT RT 15, Jericho
Sunday Worship Service 9:30 AM
Rev. Regina Christianson Rector
Karen Floyd, Parish Administrator, 899-2326
www.calvarychurchvt.weebly.com
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)
273 VT RT15 - between Jericho and Underhill
Rev. Dan Steinbauer, Interim Pastor.
Sunday Worship 9:00 AM - Nursery Provided
Sunday School for all ages - 10:30 AM
gslcvt@myfairpoint.net www. GoodShepherdJericho.org
JERICHO CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
“An Historic Church Proclaiming an Eternal Message”
On the green in Jericho Center, VT
Pastor Peter Anderson & Youth Pastor Glenn Carter
Sunday Services at 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM
Nursery Care provided • Sunday School at 9:30 AM for all ages
Fellowship at 10:30 AM
Sunday Youth Group at 6:15 PM
899-4911; www.jccvt.org
JERICHO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
“Open Hearts, Open Minds, OPen Doors”
71 Vermont Route 16, Jericho (next to the Town Hall)
Rev. Sangchurl Bae, 899-4288
Sunday Worship Service, 9:00 AM
Children’s Sunday School, 9:00 AM
Men’s breakfast - third Sunday, 7:00 PM
jerichoumc@jumvt.org www.jumcvt.org
MOUNT MANSFIELD
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP
A Liberal Spiritual Community
195 VT RT 15, Jericho, VT 05465
Phone: 899-2558 website www.mmuuf.org
We gather at 9:30 AM at the newly renovated space
at 195 VT RT 15, Jericho (red barn across from Packard Road)
on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of September - June
for worship, reflection, growth, and support.
All are welcome.
ST. THOMAS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
“Worshiping God in Spirit
and in Truth in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass”
On Green Street in Underhill Center
Weekend Masses:
Saturday 4:30 PM
Sunday 8:30 AM
Pastor: Rev. Charles “Rick” Danielson
Deacon: Peter Brooks
Religious Ed. Coordinator: Laura Lynch Wells, 899-4770
Parish Secretary: Theresa Gingras
Phone: 802-899-4632, email: stthomas5@myfairpoint.net
Website: www.stthomasvt.com
UNITED CHURCH OF UNDERHILL
“Welcoming, Worshipping, Working for God”
At the Green on route 15 - Rev. Kevin Goldenbogen - 899-1722
www.unitedchurchofunderhill.com
Worship and Sunday School 10:30 AM
Local and Global Mission and Service Outreach
Opportunities for families, men, women and youth
Streaming audio sermons: www.becauseyoumay.com
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COMING EVENTS
Thursday October 4
October’s “First Thursday Concert in the Loft” at Shelburne
Vineyard from 6:00-8:00 PM, 6308 Shelburne Road (RT 7),
Shelburne VT 05482. Free; All Welcome. Wine by the glass
available for sale to those with a valid over 21 ID. Information
www.shelburnevineyard.com or visit Shelburne Vineyard on
Facebook
New Science and Spirituality Seminar at Deborah Rawson
Library, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, in the fireplace lounge of the
library. This seminar will consist of four group discussions on
Wednesday evenings during the month of October. The book we
will be using is The New Science and Spirituality Reader, edited
by Ervin Laszlo and Kingsley Dennis (2012). This book is made
up of 28 short essays by pivotal thinkers on the frontiers of science,
philosophy, and quantum consciousness. All of the essays are
thought-provoking and “out there” on the further reaches of our
understanding of humanity in the light of scientific discoveries
about our universe. The discussion leader is John Michael
McKnight, PhD, a professor at Champlain College and resident of
Underhill Center. We will have books available at no charge for the
first twenty people to sign up. Call the library at 899-4962.
Children’s Story Time, Read for the Record at Phoenix
Books Essex at 6:30 PM, Phoenix Books Essex, Essex Shoppes
& Cinema, Essex. Free. More info: www.phoenixbooks.biz or 8727111.
Children’s Story Time, Read for the Record at Phoenix Books
Burlington, 6:30 PM, Phoenix Books Burlington, 191 Bank Street,
Downtown Burlington. Free. More info: www.phoenixbooks.biz or
448-3350.
Friday October 5
Author book signing, Janet Mason, A discussion and book
signing at 7:00 PM, Phoenix Books Burlington, 191 Bank Street,
Downtown Burlington. Free. More info: www.phoenixbooks.biz or
448-3350.
Friday & Saturday October 5 & 6
Rummage Sale, Grace United Methodist Church, 130 Maple
Street, Essex Junction VT. Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Friday & Saturday October 6 &7 and Saturday, Sunday &
Monday October 13, 14 &15
Bird’s Book Exchange, Bird Museum of Vermont, 900
Sherman Hollow Road, Huntington, our fantastic used book sale
open weekends, our annual used book sale is back and extended.
Browse our wide and changing selection on weekends from Labor
Day to the weekend of Columbus Day (Saturdays, Sundays, and
holiday Mondays). We are not limited to Bird Books but we do
have a fantastic selection of those. Come browse. Buy some and
support the Museum, too.
Saturday October 6
Rummage Sale, Bake Sale, Book Sale, First Baptist Church
of Starksboro, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Rt. 116 Starksboro Village.
$8.00 regular brown paper bag, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM; $4.00 regular
brown paper bag, 2:00-4:00 PM.
Repertoires, Rosters & Gazetteers: Treasures in our
Library. The Vermont Genealogy Library is located on Hegeman
Ave, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, across from the State Police
Building. We are open for research Tuesdays 3:00 to 9:30 PM and
Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Please visit our website
www.vt-fcgs.org/vtgen.html, or call 802-482-3075, for details on
our conference and other fall classes.
Star Wars Reads Day, Phoenix Books Burlington, 191 Bank
Street, Downtown Burlington from 2:00-4:00pm. Free. More info
: www.phoenixbooks.biz or 448-3350
Sunday October 7
Community breakfast from 9:00 - 11:00 AM at the VFW
Post 6689, 73 Pearl Street, Essex Junction (across from Big Lots).
Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign
Wars. All are invited, both members and non-members! Adults $6
and Children $3. Call 878-0700 for more information.
Annual Harvest Ham Dinner, St. Thomas Church, Underhill
Center, with seating at 4:00 PM, 5:15 PM, and 6:30 PM. Tickets
will be $10.00 for adults, $6.00 for children aged 6 - 12 years and
children 5 and under will be the guests of the church. Tickets are
available at the St. Thomas Rectory and also at the door. The menu,
featuring the fruits and vegetables of the harvest, will include ham,
mashed potatoes, squash, carrots, coleslaw, rolls, and homemade
desserts. Purchasing your tickets early reserves your place at the
seating of your choice. They are sold on a first come, first served
basis. Take out dinners will also be available. To place your order
or for further information, please call the St. Thomas rectory at
899-4632.
Sunday, October 7, 14, 21, & 28
Sundays for Fledglings, Bird Museum of Vermont, 900
Sherman Hollow Road, Huntington, 2:00 to 3:00 PM. Kids (K-3rd
graders, especially) are invited to hike, create, explore, carve,
act, write, and investigate with us on Sunday afternoons. Often
outdoors (rain and shine). Find out about Birds from art to zoology.
Ask about the Junior Birder program. October’s Theme: Birds
and YOU. Early elementary, free with admission, donations for
materials welcomed. Pre-registration helpful (802) 434-2167 or
museum@birdsofvermont.org.
Tuesday, October 9
Author apperance, Thomas Visser, a discussion and book
signing, 7:00 PM, Phoenix Books Burlington, 191 Bank Street,
Downtown Burlington. Free. More info: or 448-3350.
Storytime in the Nestlings Nook, Bird Museum of Vermont,
900 Sherman Hollow Road, Huntington, 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Join
us for stories about birds and more. Intended for pre-schoolers
but all ages are welcome. Stories are followed by a craft project,
music or nature walk, depending on the topic and the weather. Got
a favorite book about birds? Share it with us. Pre-schoolers and
friends Free with admission; donations welcome.
Green Mountain Chapter of the Embroiderer’s Guild of
America, 9:30 AM at the Pines Senior living community, 7 Aspen
Dr, South Burlington, Vt 05403. First meeting is complimentary.
Workshop will be Hawaiian applique. Bring a bag lunch. Contact
number 372-4255.
Thursday October 11
Monkton Energy Fair on Thursday, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at
the Monkton Volunteer Fire Dept. Eighteen plus vendors will
be there to help you learn about programs that save energy use.
You will also learn how to find Home Energy Projects. Hear
about weatherization, renewables solar and wind energy. Visit
the Monkton website at www.monktonvt.com for a list of vendors.
All area towns are welcome to come and join in. There will be
refreshments of coffee and donuts, plus door prizes. For more
information, call Charlie at 877-2888
Saturday, October 13
Kid’s Family activity, A Dr. Seuss PJ party, 11:00 AM,
Phoenix Books Burlington, 191 Bank Street, Burlington
and Phoenix Books Essex, Essex Shoppes & Cinema, Essex. Free.
More info: www.phoenixbooks.biz or 448-3350 (Burlington) or
872-7111 (Essex).
Author appearance and book signing, Archer Mayor 7:00
PM, Phoenix Books Burlington, 191 Bank Street, Downtown
Burlington. Free. More info: http://phoenixbooks.biz or 448-3350.
Author appearance and book signing, Archer Mayor 2:00
PM, Phoenix Books Burlington, 191 Bank Street, Downtown
Burlington. Free. More info: http://phoenixbooks.biz or 448-3350.
Genealogy Conference, the public is invited to attend the
Vermont French-Canadian Genealogical Society’s 16th Annual
Fall Conference on Saturday, October 13th. Vermont Civil War
authority, Tom Ledoux, will present “Researching Your Civil War
Ancestors”. Jacques Boudreau, a noted Canadian genealogist and
speaker, will present “An Introduction to DNA Genealogy” and
“Exploring French-Native American Ancestry”.
Please join us at St. John Vianney Parish Hall, 160 Hinesburg
Road, South Burlington from 9:00 to 4 pm. Lunches may be
purchased on site. Register by October 5th to save money. Please
see our website www.vt-fcgs.org for additional information and
registration form, or call 802-482-3075.
Fall Festival, Bird Museum of Vermont, 900 Sherman Hollow
Road, Huntington, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Live birds, music, soap
and wood carving, kids’ crafts, face painting, and more. Celebrate
our 25th Anniversary Year. $2 / Free if you are 3 years old (or
younger) or show your Museum or Green Mountain Woodcarver
membership card.
Spirit Faces Craving Workshop, Bird Museum of Vermont,
900 Sherman Hollow Road, Huntington, 10:00 Am to 12:00
PM. During the Fall Festival, discover the faces in cottonwood
with carver Mark Paul. You will need a good carving knife, an
assortment of gouges, a V tool, and veiner. Suggested donation $10
(includes Fall Festival admission). Best for teens and adults. Please
pre-register (limit: 10) Call (802) 434-2167 or email museum@
birdsofvermont.org.
Sunday, October 14
Author appearance and book signing, B. J. Mendelson, a
discussion and autographing, 4:00 PM, Phoenix Books Burlington,
191 Bank Street, Downtown Burlington. Free. More info: http://
phoenixbooks.biz or 448-3350.
The Big Sit, Bird Museum of Vermont, 900 Sherman Hollow
Road, Huntington, dawn to dusk. How many birds can we perceive
from a 17-foot diameter circle? Can we beat last year’s record?
Why not, it was only 21 species. Free. Snacks and coffee provided.
Author appearance, Sharry Traver Underwood, a discussion
and book signing, 2:00 PM, Phoenix Books Burlington, 191 Bank
Street, Free. More info: http://phoenixbooks.biz or 448-3350.
Wood Carving Demonstration, Bird Museum of Vermont,
900 Sherman Hollow Road, Huntington, 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Enjoy
watching a wood carving demonstration upstairs in the Birds of
Vermont Museum workshop. Ask questions, collect fresh ideas,
learn a new technique. See what birds are in progress or guess
which one will be added next to the collection; perfect complement
to a museum visit. Appropriate for all ages. Free with admission.
Sunday October 21
Pancake breakfast, Grace United Methodist Church, 130
Maple Street, Essex Junction VT. Breakfast includes: pancakes,
scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, coffee. Two sittings 8:30 AM and
10:45 AM. Donations accepted, everyone is also welcomed to
church service at 9:30 AM.
Saturday, October 27,
Potluck Birding, Bird Museum of Vermont, 900 Sherman
Hollow Road, Huntington, 5:30-6:15 PM: Potluck dinner: bring a
dish to share, 6:30-9:00 PM: Share your favorite birding images.
This is an experimental evening of tasty food and delightful birds
by you. Get inspired for your winter birding vacation. Up to 15
images per presenter pre-arranged on a flash drive or CD. Please
sign up for a presenter’s time-slot so we can coordinate hard- and
software. Free for participants; donations welcome
Saturday & Sunday, October 27-28
Gift shop Sale, Bird Museum of Vermont, 900 Sherman Hollow
Road, Huntington, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. For two days, enjoy
10% off in our gift shop, as we mark the end of our successful 25th
Anniversary Year. (Consignment items excluded). Members of the
Birds of Vermont Museum get an even better deal: 20% off. You
can become a member at any time.
Bird Monitoring Walk, Bird Museum of Vermont, 900
Sherman Hollow Road, Huntington, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Join experienced birders on the monthly bird monitoring walk
on the Museum’s property. We go out the last Saturday of every
month. Most fun for adults, older children, and somewhat more
experienced birders. Please bring your own binoculars. Free.
Please pre-register by emailing museum@birdsofvermont.org or
calling (802) 434-2167.
ONGOING EVENTS
ADULT ACTIVITIES
Chittenden County Postage stamps and post card club meets
every first Wed. of the month 6:15 -8:30 PM, A IDX Circle GE
Healthcare Building. South Burlington Information email:
Laineyrapp@yahoo.com or call me at 802 660-4817
The Essex Art League holds monthly meetings at the First
Congregational Church, 39 Main St., Essex Jct. For information,
862- 3014.
Drop in Watercolor Painting, Every 3rd Saturday, 9:00 - 11:00
a.m., at the River Arts Center in Morrisville. An opportunity to
refine your watercolor skill set or learn new techniques if you’re a
beginner. Bring your own materials, no registration required, drop
in. Suggested donation $8. Call
888-1261, or visit our website:
www.riverartsvt.org for more
details. Join us.
Eagles Auxiliary #3210 holds
bingo at the club house on Rt. 109
Friday nights. Doors open at 5:30
PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 PM. For
more info contact Sally at 6445377.
Essex Art League meets the
Presenting Dr. Daniel Goodyear
first Thursday of the month, from
9:00 – 11:00 am, at the Essex
Junction Congregational Church
Daniel Goodyear, MD provides comprehensive
on Main Street. The meeting
primary care for patients of all ages.
agenda includes a business and
social time, and features a guest
New patients are welcome - call today to schedule
artist presentation. A detailed
an appointment with Dr. Goodyear or with any of
calendar of meetings is published
the Richmond Family Medicine doctors.
on the League’s website: www.
essexartleague.com.
The
Green
Mountain
30 West Main Street, Richmond • 802-434-4123
Chapter of the Embroiderer’s
FAMILY MEDICINE
RichmondFamilyMedicine.org
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EVENTS
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Guild of America will meet on September 12 at 9:30AM at the
Pines Senior living community, 7 Aspen Dr, South Burlington, VT
05403. First meeting is complimentary. Bring a bag lunch. Contact
number 372-4255.
Handbell ringers, Tuesday evenings, United Church of
Underhill. All are welcome at rehearsals. Two ensembles;
opportunity for small groups/shorter time periods. We ring a
variety of music in a variety of settings and look forward to new
faces joining us. Beginners welcome. Call Roger, 899-3106, for
information.
Micah’s Men of the United Church of Underhill meet on the
3rd Saturday of each month at the church at 7:30 AM. For more
information call 899-1722.
Mt. Mansfield Scale Modelers gather on the third Thursday
of the month from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Modelers encompassing
all categories of interest and skill levels are welcome. Brownell
Library, Kolvoord Community Room, Lincoln Street, Essex
Junction.
The Women of the United Church of Underhill meet on the
second Saturday of each month at 8:00 AM at the Church located at
the park on Rt. 15 in Underhill Flats. Women interested in sharing
Christian prayer and discussions are welcome. Contact Julianne
Nickerson at 899-3798 for more information.
The VT-French-Canadian Genealogical Society - Beginning
Genealogy, Tips on Getting Started. The public is welcome
to join us on Saturday, September 8, 2012 from 10:30 to 12:00
as Sheila Morris teaches you how to get started with this very
rewarding hobby. Bring as much information as you can about
your grandparents; births, marriages, deaths and where they lived.
Afterwards our volunteers can help you get started using our many
resources. Open House at the Vermont Genealogy Library
The public is invited to visit our library on Saturday, September
15 from 10 to 4 p.m. This is a great opportunity to see our collections
and computer databases, including two free demonstrations. Meet
our genealogists and learn how they can help you. We will have
books and guides for sale on Vermont, Irish, French, English
Scottish, and German ancestors.
The VT Genealogy Library is located on Hegeman Ave, Fort
Ethan Allen, Colchester, across from the State Police Building. We
are open Tuesdays 3 to 9:30 and Saturdays from 10 to 4. Call 802238-5934 for more details or check our website www.vt-fcgs.org.
We have many exciting classes this fall.
Smugglers Notch 55+ Club meets every Wednesday at
Smugglers Notch for a social time then break into groups to
ski. We start with a brief organizational meeting, coffee and rolls,
and then we head out to the trails in self-selected ability groups,
gather informally throughout the summer for a wide variety of
outdoor activities. Membership benefits include various discounts
at Smuggs. For more information call Deborah at 644-5455 or just
attend a meeting at the Morse base lodge starting at 9:00 AM every
Wednesday.
HEALH EVENTS & GROUPS
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, “Wing It” group meets
Sundays - 11:00 AM at Maple Leaf Farm on Stevensville Road,
Underhill - it’s an Open Speaker meeting followed by a Brunch
(there is a $10 charge for the brunch)
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, “The Firing Line” group
meets Wednesdays, 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM at Maple Leaf Farm on
Stevensville Road, Underhill - it’s an Open Step meeting
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, “The Firing Line” group
meets Saturdays, 8:00 – 9:00 PM at Maple Leaf Farm on
Stevensville Road, Underhill - it’s an Open Speaker Discussion
meeting
Alzheimer’s Support Group - Free educational support group
series for families coping with a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease
and related dementias. This series gives caregivers the opportunity
to better understand and develop strategies for the future. Held
monthly at The Arbors at Shelburne. For more information and to
register, contact Nicole Houston, Director of Family Services, The
Arbors at Shelburne, 985-8600.
International Cesarean Awareness Network supporting
mothers and families recovering from or learning about cesareans
and vbac’s. ICAN support groups next meeting is October 14 at
4:00 PM at Maitri Health Care in Bouth Burlington with special
guest Polly Perez. For more information email ICANvt@gmail.
com or call Jessilyn at 644-6700.
American Cancer Society Man to Man Prostate Cancer
Support Group Meeting, Tuesday July 10, 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Hope Lodge, Lois McClure-Bee Tabakin Building, 237 East and new moms’ groups. The Well, 644-6700.
Ave., Burlington, open discussion. Discussion topics may include
Early Literacy Storytime, Thursdays, 11:00 AM at Westford
prostate cancer treatment options and the current research studies; Public Library. Stories and activities utilizing early literacy
latest management for side effects of your treatment of choice; concepts for age’s birth-preschool. Drop-in; no registration
personal anecdotes; exercise, diet and nutrition; and the latest needed. We welcome new families. For more info, contact Victoria
internet buzz. Faciliator, Mary L Guyette, RN, MS, ACNS-BC, at 878-5639 or westford_pl@vals.state.vt.us, or visit our website
Men newly diagnosed, men dealing with recurrent prostate cancer, www.westford.lib.vt.us and click on Events @ Your Library.
men dealing with the side effects of treatment, and men who have
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been successfully treated for the disease. Any men dealing with
advanced prostate cancer are also encouraged to attend in order
to benefit both themselves and others through the sharing of
experiences. For more information contact Mary L. Guyette RN,
Let us create a unique video
MS, 802-274-4990, vmary@aol.com or Sophia Morton, American
Cancer Society, 802-872-6308 or Sophia.morton@cancer.org.
presentation for your wedding
Overeaters Anonymous meets 6:00 – 7:00 PM Wednesdays at
or special event!
the Jericho United Methodist Church, VT Rt. 15, Jericho. TOPS
Chapter 145 Jeffersonville meets 6:15 PM on Thursdays at the
Eagles Club, Route 109, Jeffersonville. Weigh-in 5:15– 6:00 PM.
159 Pearl Street • Essex Junction
Healing Circle Breast Cancer Network, support group for
(802) 879-4485 • 9:00-5:30 M-F, 10:00-2:00 Sat.
women with breast cancer, meets first Tuesday of every month
www.jonsdarkroom.com • mail@jonsdarkroom.com
at 5:30 PM, Northwestern Medical Center, Conference Room #1.
RSVP at 524-8479.
Franklin County Prostate Cancer Support Group, first
Tuesday of each month, 5:15 - 7:00 PM, Northwestern Medical
Center Conference Room #2,
St. Albans. This support group
offers men opportunities to
educate themselves and each
other; share and learn from
each other’s experiences; offer
support to each other, a spouse
Locally owned Pet Food & Supply Store
or partner; and advocate early
detection of prostate cancer.
83 Huntington Rd., Richmond & 34 Park Street, Essex Jct.
For information, Fern Mercure,
802 434 5033 Richmond & 802 879 3231 Essex
524-0719.
Richmond
Essex Jct. Services include:
Statewide
Quit
Line,
Telephone Smoking Cessation
Full Line of Pet food and
Pet Food and Supplies
Counseling. Call 1-877-YESSupplies including:
Pet Bakery
QUIT (1-877-937-7848). Free.
DIY Pet Wash Station
Alcoholics
Anonymous
• Elevated tub with ramp
Meeting, “Keep It Simple”
• Hooks in the tub to secure your pet
• 6 ft. hose adjustable sprayer nozzle
group
meets
Mondays,
• Hypo-allergenic shampoo & conditioner
Wednesdays, and Fridays, 8:00
• Protective apron & gloves
– 9:00 PM and Saturdays, 6:30
• Towels & dryers to completely
– 7:30 PM at the United Church
dry your pet easily & quickly
of Underhill, Underhill Flats.
• Grooming table and tools
KIDS
FREE treat for your pet and best of all...
Playgroups are free of
WE CLEAN UP THE MESS!
charge and open to all children
birth through age 5 and their
½ price DYI
caregivers.
At
playgroup
wash
you will find stories, songs,
w/coupon
crafts, free play, local events
And/or
& information, and more. It
10%
off all toys
is a wonderful opportunity to
play with the children in your
life, meet other playmates, and
connect with other parents and
caregivers. Playgroups follow
the school calendar. Come to
any or all groups that fit your
Presently: Jericho Town Agent
schedule. For more information
on any of the playgroups, please
Jericho Grand Juror
contact Heather Lebeis at 899Jericho Auditor
4415 or underhillplaygroup@
yahoo.com.
Mondays:
Jericho
Community Center, 9:30-11:00
DONALD W. MESSIER, RFP
AM
Registered Financial Planner
Wednesdays: Richmond Free
12 West View Drive PO Box 330
Library, 8:45-10:15 AM
Jericho, Vermont 05465
Thursdays: Bolton’s Smilie
School, 9:00-11:00 AM the 1st
Phone: 800-295-5158
FAX: 802-899-5243
E-mail: DWAMessier@aol.com
and 3rd Thursdays of the month
PERSONAL
Thursdays:
Huntington,
• Jericho resident for 41 years
11:00 AM-12:30 PM at
• Married to Ann Messier for 45 years
Huntington Public Library
• Father of two sons, both Eagle Scouts, ofcers, gentlemen, and doctors
Fridays: Underhill Central
• Grandfather of four grandchildren
School, 9:30-11:00 AM
Kids’ Yoga, 3-5 years & 6
• Daily communicant for 27 years
years and up. Toddler tumbling
Jon’s Darkroom & Frameshop
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
EMPLOYMENT
• Superintendent of schools (retired)
• Principal of three different schools (retired)
• Registered Financial planner – Million Dollar Roundtable Award
• Stock broker (retired)
• Retired (Vermont State Teachers Retirement and Social Security)
• Sales Manager of three different nancial services corporations (retired)
EDUCATION
• B. A. Providence College
• M.A. Faireld University
• Fellowships from Stanford University, Johns Hopkins University, and University of Notre Dame
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HINESBURG, VT 05461
802-343-7900
MEMBERSHIP, SERVICE, AND VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS
• Rotary International – Essex Junction
• Jericho Planning Commission – former member
• Boy Scouts of America- Century Club
• K of C – Fourth Degree – worked for Supreme for 10 years
• Advisory Council to the President of Johnson State College – former member
• Citizen’s Advisory Council for E.T.V. - former member
• Associate Trustee , St. Michael’s College- former trustee
• Million Dollar Roundtable – former recipient
• President and Chief Negotiator , AFT/OFT Local 1488 former president
• Phi Delta Kappa – former president of Alpha Chi Chapter and vice-president of VT Chapter
• Chairman of the Champlain Valley Superintendents Association – former chairman
• Chairman and member of the School Board for the Chittenden Cty. Correctional Center 13 yrs.
• Vermont State Board of Education for the Correction Department – member 12 yrs. appointed
by the governor
• Project Angel Food – pick up and deliver member – 13 years
• Fletcher Allen Hospital Volunteer – Eucharistic minister- 13 years
• Vermont Alumni Chairperson for Providence College
• Bishop Fund – Former Co-director for the UVM Newman Center
• Sindonologist: www.shroud.com, Holy Shroud of Turin international speaker
• Vermont Gregorian Chant Schola – St. Michael’s College
• Elected on March 6, 2012 for Jericho:
1. Town Agent
2. Grand Juror
3. Auditor
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Vermont 4-H Equestrians win
top awards at Regional Horse show
Ten Vermont 4-H’ers and three 4-H teen
leaders participated in horse events at Eastern
States Exposition in West Springfield, Mass.,
September 19-23, earning ribbons and top-place
awards in several competitions.
Among the most notable achievements of
this University of Vermont (UVM) Extension
4-H delegation were the first-place team wins
in both 4-H horse quiz bowl and judging with
Vermont beating out teams from the five other
New England states. Quiz bowl team members
included Allison Bachmann, Ira; Summer Colley
and Jennifer Dickinson, both from Colchester;
and Meaghan Hughes, Jericho
Jennifer also participated on the judging team
along with Kira Clokey, Jericho; Kaelyn Jenny,
Essex Junction; and Emi Schweikert, Underhill.
In the individual judging contest Emi was high
scorer while Kira came in third and Jennifer took
fifth place. In the general knowledge contest
Allison Bachmann earned the highest individual
score. Jennifer came in seventh.
The 4-H teen leaders, a group of 19 older
teens selected to provide assistance at the horse
show, competed in the latter contest in their own
division. All three teen leaders from Vermont
placed in the top 10 with Summer Colley,
Colchester, placing fifth, Miranda Wright, St.
Johnsbury, eighth, and Karli Knapp, Wardsboro,
tenth. Karli also took fifth place in judging while
Summer finished eighth.
In the fitting and showmanship classes the
4-H’ers were evaluated on how well they
handled and presented their horse as well as the
animal’s body condition, grooming and overall
appearance. Delegates were divided into three
groups of English riders with one group of
Western riders and a Driving and In-Hand class.
Teen Leaders competed in a separate division,
borrowing delegates’ horses for the competition.
Vermont placings included:
English Division A: Jennifer Dickinson,
Colchester (eighth); Emi Schweikert, Underhill
(tenth)
English Division B: Allison Bachmann, Ira
(first); Meaghan Hughes, Jericho (second)
English Division C: Brooke Mobbs, Colchester
(third); Kira Clokey, Jericho (ninth
Western Division: Katelyn Patenaude, Derby
Line (second); Kaelyn Jenny, Essex Junction
(seventh)
Driving and In-Hand Division: Morgan
Quimby, Underhill (fifth)
Teen Leader Division: Karli Knapp, Wardsboro
(third); Miranda Wright, St. Johnsbury (fourth);
Summer Colley, Colchester (eighth)
Durivage receives
promotion
Bill Young, Executive Director of Maple
Leaf Farm is pleased to announce the
promotion of Erin Durivage to Utilization
Review Manager. Erin joined the staff in
2007 as an Addictions Treatment Counselor
and in 2008 became an Admissions
Counselor. She holds a Bachelors Degree in
Social Work from Castleton State College.
In the English riding classes, Vermont 4-H’ers
placed as follows:
BRIDLE PATH HACK: Brooke Mobbs,
Colchester (first); Allison Bachmann, Ira (third);
Jennifer Dickinson, Colchester (ninth)
COMMAND: Allison Bachmann, Ira (first);
Katelyn Patenaude, Derby Line (third)
ENGLISH EQUITATION Class A: Emi
Schweikert, Underhill (first); Jennifer Dickinson,
Colchester (second)
ENGLISH EQUITATION Class B: Meaghan
Hughes, Jericho (second); Allison Bachmann, Ira
(seventh)
ENGLISH EQUITATION Class C: Kira
Clokey, Jericho (fifth); Brooke Mobbs,
Colchester (eighth)
ENGLISH PLEASURE Class A: Jennifer
Dickinson, Colchester (third); Emi Schweikert,
Underhill (fifth)
ENGLISH PLEASURE Class B: Allison
Bachmann, Ira (first); Meaghan Hughes, Jericho
(fifth)
ENGLISH PLEASURE Class C: Kira Clokey,
Jericho (second); Brooke Mobbs, Colchester
(third)
HUNTER UNDER SADDLE: Brooke Mobbs,
Colchester (second); Allison Bachmann, Ira
(third); Kira Clokey, Jericho (fifth)
In the Western equestrian classes, Katelyn
Patenaude, Derby Line, placed second in
the pleasure class, third in trail and ninth in
equitation. Kaelyn Jenny, Essex Junction, placed
sixth in the pleasure class and ninth in trail.
This was the first year that Vermont had a
4-H’er participate in any of the driving classes.
Morgan Quimby of Underhill competed in
several classes with her miniature horse, Candy
Meadows Snickers, taking first in driving
reinsmanship, in-hand jumping and in-hand
obstacles. She also came in second in pleasure
driving and third in obstacle driving.
In addition, two Vermont 4-H equestrians
were given special recognition. Mariah Harding
of Barre was the Vermont recipient of the
Dick Woolam Sportsmanship Award. Allison
Bachmann received the Mac McDonald Award,
given in memory of a staunch supporter of
the 4-H horse show to the exhibitor with the
highest combined scores from the fitting and
showmanship, general knowledge and judging
contests.
For information about the UVM Extension
4-H Horse Program, contact Wendy Sorrell,
UVM Extension 4-H livestock educator, at (802)
656-5418 or toll-free at (800) 571-0668, ext. 2
(Vermont calls only).
Mooney joins Maple Leaf
Michael
Mooney
joins Maple Leaf farm
as Facilities Manager.
Mooney brings years of
experience to the facility, having served in a
similar capacity with
Northeast
Kingdom
Human Services.
4th Annual Vermont Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival
set to launch at the Boyden Family Farm
It is again time to get your pumpkin chuckin’
trebuchet ready for the 4th Annual Vermont
Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival on Sunday, October
7th, 2012 at the Boyden Family Farm in
Cambridge, Vermont. The Vermont Pumpkin
Chuckin’ (VTPC) Festival is a fun, family event
sponsored by the Cambridge Area Rotary Club.
Admission to the festival will cost $5 for ages
4 and over, free for 3 and under. The festival
goes from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, featuring
three rounds of competitive pumpkin chuckin’
starting at 12:00 noon, 1:00 and 2:00 PM with
awards shortly after the last round. No dogs and
no alcohol please. Parking is free. Food will be
provided by the Rotary. The VTPC Festival is an
annual event, held on the first Sunday in October,
since 2009 to benefit the Cambridge Rotary and
the Lamoille Family Center in Morrisville, VT.
Miss Vermont, Chelsea Ingram, will sing the
National Anthem.
This year Miss Vermont 2012, Chelsea
Ingram, who is also the weekend meteorologist
for Fox44 and ABC22 News in Burlington, VT,
will sing the national anthem at the start of the
Pumpkin Chuckin’ competition. Chelsea will
also sign some autographs, perhaps sing a few
other songs, and talk about her platform issue of
heart health.
The festival is a one-day event where Do-ItYourself mechanical wizards of all ages attempt
to launch pumpkins as far as possible with
trebuchets, which are medieval siege engines.
The VTPC festival has been growing in size
every year. The Science Channel’s broadcast of
the World Championship Punkin Chunkin on
Thanksgiving Day has helped fuel the growth
of the sport of pumpkin chucking. Last year
five teams from New York and New England
competed at the VTPC festival. The pumpkin
chuckin’ contest, music and picnic atmosphere
on a beautiful Vermont family farm makes for
an enjoyable fall day that also supports a worthy
cause. Music for this year’s festival will again be
provided by Vermont performers Mike Dunn, and
the duo Jenn and John, who will be performing
periodically from 11am to 3pm.
Dave Jordan, founder (and competitor) of the
festival says: “This is a fun competition modeled
after the Soap Box Derby. The height and weight
are limited to make it fair for teams with limited
resources. The team that throws a pumpkin the
farthest for their height will win best design prize
and receive first pick of the prizes”.
The festival will have four categories of
Pumpkins continued on page 12
Vermont 4-H was well-represented at equine events, Sept. 19-23, at Eastern States Exposition in W.
Springfield, Mass. The delegation included: Front Row (left to right): Katelyn Patenaude, Derby
Line; Kira Clokey, Jericho; Morgan Quimby, Underhill; Meaghan Hughes, Jericho; Mariah
Harding, Barre. Back Row: Summer Colley, Colchester; Allison Bachmann, Ira; Brooke Mobbs,
Colchester; Kaelyn Jenny, Essex Junction; Miranda Wright, St. Johnsbury; Emi Schweikert,
Underhill; Jennifer Dickinson, Colchester; Karli Knapp, Wardsboro. PHOTO COURTESY OF
UVM EXTENSION 4-H
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
OBITUARIES
Lyndelle A.E. Choate,
63, of Underhill, VT, passed
away peacefully Wednesday
September 26, 2012, in
Fletcher Allen Health Care
in Burlington. Lyndelle was
born February 5, 1949, in
Burlington, VT, the daughter of
Joseph and Francoise Perrotte
Morrisseau. She graduated
from Essex Junction High School where her
favorite subject was mechanical drawing. She
was employed by Hazelton Laboratories, St.
Michael’s College, IBM and Green Mountain
Nursing Home. She had a passion for antiques,
painting, arts and crafts, music, planting and
pets. On April 10, 1997, she married Charles A.
Choate in Underhill. Lyndelle is survived by her
husband, Charlie of Underhill; son, Tanner Hubis
and his girlfriend, Jessica Lambert, and her son,
Ace Lambert, of Swanton; mother, Francoise
of Burlington; aunts, Shirley Baillargeon of
Underhill, and Marily Daudelin of Colchester;
and uncle, Donald Martell of Burlington. She was
predeceased by her father, Joseph A. Morrisseau;
and brother, Paul T.J. Morrisseau. A funeral
service was held on Monday, October 1, 2012,
at 7:00 PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s
Witness, 1314 Upper Pleasant Valley Road,
Cambridge, VT 05444. Online condolences may
be made at www.minorfh.com.
Louise N. (Birmingham)
Powlovich, 54, of Jericho,
VT, passed away at her home,
September 18, 2012, surrounded
by her loving family and closest
friends, following a year-long,
courageous battle with cancer.
Louise was born on December
8, 1957, in Rutland, to Reginald
and Elizabeth Birmingham. She grew up in
Pittsford, where she attended Lothrop Elementary
School and graduated from Otter Valley Union
High School in 1975. Shortly after, Louise
became employed at the Vermont State Police
Academy in Pittsford. She met the love of her
life and husband of 33 years, Thomas Powlovich,
who was attending the academy at the time. After
a brief courtship, Tom and Louise were married in
1979. Louise held many jobs, from providing day
care to area children, cleaning houses, cooking at
West Bolton Golf Course, serving as a teacher’s
aide at Browns River Middle school in Jericho,
and working as a sales clerk at Chittenden
Mills Beverage in Jericho. A constant amid all
of her work was Louise’s love of people and
interacting with people. She was as charismatic
as they come, embracing all whom she came in
contact with, with undying love and support. It
is safe to say that anyone who came in contact
with Louise thereafter called her a friend. A free
spirit, she touched the lives and hearts of many.
In addition to being a wonderful and supportive
wife to Tom, Louise’s most important job was to
be a mother and best friend to her three children.
She always ensured that her life revolved around
her children’s lives. She was a great role model
and many of her traits and values shine through
in each of them today. Louise was also a mother
to many of the children in the community. With
a passion for being involved in their lives, she
taught swimming lessons and organized games.
Most importantly, she was their sounding board
and imparted invaluable advice. Louise was an
advocate and a role model for “being yourself.”
Her loving and compassionate personality was
lifechanging and liberating for all who knew her.
The children whose lives she touched will always
be thankful for her valuable lessons and for having
her in their lives. She is survived by her husband,
Thomas Powlovich of Jericho; daughter, Jamie
Lee Powlovich of Brooklyn, N.Y.; daughter,
Kristi Beth Powlovich of Reston, Va.; son, Chad
Thomas Powlovich and fiancee, Lauren Gilligan,
of Burlington; mother, Elizabeth Birmingham
of Pittsford; sister, Anne Pelkey and husband,
Hank, of Pittsford; sister, Yvonne Grechko and
husband, Tim, of Boynton Beach, Fla.; sister,
Jeannie Freshour and husband, Dave, of Sierra
Vista, Ariz.; brother, Thomas Birmingham
and wife, Helenna, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and
brother, Robert Birmingham and wife, Marcy,
of Groton, Mass. Louise also leaves behind
the “apple of her eye,” granddaughter, Nevaeh
Thomas; mother-in-law, Doris Powlovich of
Greenfield, Mass.; and several nieces, nephews,
and her best friend of 45 years, Susie Winston of
Pittsford. Louise was predeceased by her father,
Reginald Birmingham; and her brother, Edward
“Butch” Birmingham. A memorial service
was held at 2:00 PM on Sunday September
23, 2012, at Browns River Middle School in
Jericho. A gathering of family and friends to
celebrate Louise’s life was held at the same
location following the memorial service. In lieu
of flowers, memorial contributions can be made
to the VNA Hospice Program, 1110 Prim Road,
Colchester, VT 05446.
Nancy
Lee
(Kinney)
Rooney, 68 passed away at her
home on Tuesday September
18, 2012. She was born on May
18, 1944 in Jeffersonville, VT
daughter of Eleanor (Smith)
Maynard and the late Earl
Kinney. Nancy had worked
for 31 years with the U.S.
Postal Service starting in 1968
as a postal clerk and became the postmaster in
1980. She enjoyed gardening from flowers to
vegetables. Nancy lived everyday to its absolute
fullest. She will be greatly missed by all those
whose lives she touched. She is survived by her
mother Eleanor (Smith) Maynard of Cambridge;
two daughters Pamela Fuller and husband
Michael of Jeffersonville; Carmen Fuller of
Hyde Park, soul mate Irving Pollander and his
very special family; Barry Pollander and wife
Linda of Jeffersonville; Leisa Pollander and
husband Edward Conrad of Jeffersonville;
Lori Malloy and husband Matt of Underhill;
two grandchildren: Amanda Fuller and Heidi
Fuller; her brother James Kinney of Cambridge;
brother-in-law Richard Hubbard and wife Lee of
Fairfax; three sisters-in-law: Alberta Harrington
of Manchester; Barbara Warren and husband
Martin of Morristown; Sandra Bowen of Hyde
Park; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,
cousins; many very special and close friends. She
was also predeceased by her husband Richard
Rooney April 17, 2008. Visiting hours were held
on Friday September 21, 2012 from 5:00 – 8:00
PM at A. W. Rich Funeral Home – Fairfax Chapel.
A celebration of Nancy’s life was officiated
by Reverend Elizabeth Griffin on Saturday
September 22, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the United
Church of Fairfax. Inurnment followed in the
family lot in Binghamville Cemetery. Memorial
contributions in Nancy’s memory may be made
to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, P.O. Box
38, Lake Elmore, VT 05657 or Lamoille Home
Health & Hospice, 54 Farr Avenue, Morrisville,
VT 05661. The family invites you to share your
Obituaries continued on page 8
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LACiNg Up raises $150,864 for Lamoille Area Cancer Network
LACiNg Up For Cancer thanks the many
individuals and businesses that supported this
year’s walk held on June 23rd. “Because of your
support we not only met our goal, we exceeded
it,” states Event Chair Kathy Demars. This week
the books for the 2012 event were officially
closed but not before raising $150,894.00 for
Lamoille Area Cancer Network (LACN). “This
money is significant to our community as it stays
local helping cancer patients who are undergoing
treatment for their disease,” Demars said.
Many people undergoing treatment for cancer
are challenged not only financially, but they are
dealing with the emotional effects and worries
while caring for their family. LACN, a local
not-for-profit organization based out of Elmore,
provides grants of support arriving at a time
when truly needed. Recipients use the money
for a number of reasons including; gas for
transportation to and from treatments, assistance
to offset the additional cost for medications, and
for some, the money is used on basic necessity
items; groceries, rent, heat, etc. LACN was
established in 2000 and has touched hundreds
of community members through their mission of
“neighbors helping neighbors”. Just six months
into 2012 LACN had issued over $100,000 in
grants.
Demars attributes the success of the event
to our caring community. People appreciate
the money staying local helping area cancer
patients ~ your neighbors, friends and family.
This year, 91 teams dedicated their time and
talents to raising more than $125,000 of the
total monies raised. 80 local and neighboring
businesses, and individuals supported the event
through corporate sponsorship, and many others
saved the event thousands of dollars through
their support of in-kind donations. This year’s
top money raising teams included: Union Bank,
$9,282.00; Debbie’s No Limit Angels (Machia
family in Jeffersonville); $4,350.00 and Honky
Tonk Angels (a group of family and friends from
the Hardwick area) $4,261.00.
On behalf of the LACiNg Up for Cancer
Planning Committee and LACN Board thank
you all for another successful year! Your gift to
this annual walk is making a difference.
Mark your calendars for next year’s walk
scheduled for June 22, 2013.
LACiNg Up For
Cancer
Event
Chair Kathy Demars and CoChair Jill Baker
presenting LACN
board
members
Mary Hoisington,
Cindy Lowell and
Peg Demars with
a check from this
year’s walk. This
money helps area
cancer patients undergoing treatment
through
grants
provided by LACN.
PHOTO
CONTRIBUTED
LIBRARY NEWS
DEBORAH RAWSON LIBRARY,
UNDERHILL
The Board of Trustees will meet Thursday
October 18 at 7:00 PM.
The Friends’ of Deborah Rawson Memorial
Library will meet October 17 at 10:00 AM.
New Science and Spirituality Seminar - This
seminar will consist of four group discussions
on Wednesday evenings during the month of
October. The book we will be using is The New
Science and Spirituality Reader, edited by Ervin
Laszlo and Kingsley Dennis (2012). This book is
made up of 28 short essays by pivotal thinkers on
the frontiers of science, philosophy, and quantum
consciousness. All of the essays are thoughtprovoking and “out there” on the further reaches
of our understanding of humanity in the light of
scientific discoveries about our universe. The
discussion leader is John Michael McKnight,
Ph.D, a professor at Champlain College and
resident of Underhill Center. Our first meeting
will be Wednesday October 3 from 6:30 PM to
8:00 PM in the fireplace lounge of the library.
We will have books available at no charge for the
first twenty people to sign up. Stop by to sign up
at the library and receive a book.
The Deborah Rawson Book Lovers (DRBL)
meets the second Tuesday of every month at
7:00 PM at the library to discuss that month’s
pick. This month’s meeting will be October 9.
This month’s pick will be GREENLANDERS
by Jane Smiley. This is a hefty tome of 500
pages, so we will read it over the course of two
months, meeting in October to discuss the first
half, and November for the second half. Contact
Christine@cstaffa.com for more information
about DRBL.
Author Saloma Furlong will give a talk Friday
October 12 at 7:00 PM. Ms. Furlong was featured
in the documentary “The Amish” that aired on
American Experience will be bringing the story
of why she left the Amish. Bring all your friends
to hear this author’s captivating story!
Do you love to play Scrabble? Come to the
library play Scrabble with fellow enthusiasts.
Bring a friend and a Scrabble board or just join a
table with others. The date is Monday October 15
from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
Creating the Life You Want To Live - Monday
October 22 at 6:30 PM.
After rave reviews of her dynamic presentation
of 17 1/2 Ways to a Healthier, Happier, and
More Enjoyable Life last year, Nancy Somers
is coming back. She will be sharing the latest
research on maintaining brain health and will
enlighten us on ways to improve relationships.
She will share ideas for moving forward on your
life’s journey with more fun, pleasure and joy.
Nancy Somers is a physical fitness expert
and instructor from Temple University in
Philadelphia; she has traveled the world pursuing
her interests in Eastern philosophy, yoga, body
culture and fitness. Come join us for this inspiring,
educational and energizing presentation. Call
899-4962 to register
The Mystery Book Group will meet Tuesday
October 23 at 7:00 PM. We are reading The Key
to Rebecca by Ken Follett. Please join us!
Baby Time, Wednesday October 24 at 10:30
AM. Join Abby Retzloff for board books, lap
rhymes and songs appropriate for babies 18
months and younger. This is a wonderful time
for parents and childcare providers to connect
with one another and to share ideas. Siblings
welcome. Drop in, no registration needed.
Intergenerational Chess Club - October 2 will
be the first meeting of the newly formed Chess
Club at DRML followed by a second session on
October 23. It will be an informal opportunity to
meet other chess players in the community of all
ages and abilities. It is our hope that proficient
players, while enjoying the opportunity to
play, will also share their skills with other
members. We will meet from 6:30-8:00 PM. If
possible please bring a chess board. No advance
registration needed.
Fall Story Times - Stories, songs, fingerplays,
snack and craft for preschoolers and their
caregivers. Drop in, no registration needed.
Wednesday at 10:30AM, October 3, 10 and 17;
Thursday at 10:00 AM, October 4, 11 and 18.
Evening Story Time for Families - Parents with
older preschoolers and children in kindergarten
through second grade are invited to join us for
stories, a seasonal craft and light refreshments.
Advance registration required call, 899-4962.
Thursday October 11 at 6:30 PM.
Library hours: Tuesday 12:00 – 8:00 PM,
Wednesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Thursday
12:00 – 8:00 PM, Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM,
Saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Sunday 1:00 –
4:00 PM, closed Monday. For information on
any of the library’s programs, call 899-4962.
FAIRFAX COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Special Events:
October 18, Teen DIY: Learn how to make an
infinity scarf with your old t-shirts! Pre-register.
Read to a Dog starts again this month. Preregister.
Thursday October 4, PJ Story Time, 6:30 PM;
Fairfax Fire & Safety Day, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Tuesday October 9, Story Time, Silly Sally,
9:30 AM. Thursday October 11, VHC, Reading Group,
6:30 PM. Read to a Dog, 3:00 PM.
Tuesday October 16, Story Time: Caps for
Sale and Fairy House Craft, 9:30 AM.
Thursday October 18, Teen DIY: Infinity
Scarves, 3:00 PM. Thursday October 19, No School
October 23, Spooky Halloween crafts for kids
at 3:00 PM. Pre-register.
October 25, Gil Newbury, local author, speaks
about his family’s memorable tandem bicycle
trip across the country.
After School Craft: Halloween, 3:00 PM
Tuesday October 30 - Story Time: Dark, Dark
Tale at 9:30 AM Wednesday October 31 - Happy Halloween!
Trick-or- Treat at the library until 7:00 PM.
Library News: http://www.bfafairfax.com/
pages/communitylibrarynews.html.
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Library Hours: Monday, Wednesday 8:00 AM 5:30 PM; Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:00
PM; Friday 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM; Saturday 9:00
AM – 1:00 PM.
JERICHO CENTER, LIBRARY
Library hours are Monday 1:00 PM - 5:00
PM, Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Friday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM,
and Saturday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. For more
information, call the library at 899-4686, email
Jerichotownlibraryatgmail.com, or visit the
library website at www.jerichotownlibrary.org.
RICHMOND FREE LIBRARY
BRIDGE STREET, RICHMOND
To “breaking news” sign up for the RFL
mailing list on the library homepage, www.
richmondfreelibraryvt.org Search our catalog at
rfl.kohavt.org.
VARNUM MEMORIAL LIBRARY,
JEFFERSONVILLE
Come on, come all to the Varnum Memorial
Library in Jeffersonville! There’s something
for everyone this month. On Saturday October
6 there is our semi-annual book sale from 9:00
AM-3:00 PM. Books are sold at very reasonable
prices. Also available will be raffle tickets for
large ticket items to be drawn during the annual
Harvest dinner. Come see what’s available. For
the raffle items, you don’t need to be present to
win. Drawings will take place on November 1.
Tuesday nights are for Knitters! All ages and
abilities are welcome from 6:00-7:00 PM. Our
group has been very small, so we’d love to have
new folks. As there is a chill in the air, it’s time
to pick up your yarn and needles again!
Thursday mornings are for Preschoolers!
Join our Story Hour Crew at 9:30 AM. This
popular event is hosted by Bob and Sue, former
educators. Stories are for all ages, crafts are for
ages 3 and up due to small parts.
Harvest dinner tickets are now on sale for
the Thursday November 1 dinner being held
locally at the Three Mountain Lodge. Mingle
with other book lovers, enjoy a fine meal, and
if you’re lucky, win a door prize or raffle item.
For tickets, call a Crescendo Club member or the
library. This popular event always sells out. Get
your tickets now.
The Varnum Memorial Library is located
at 194 Main St., in the heart of Jeffersonville
Village and can be reached at 644-2117. Stop in
and see us today or visit us on Facebook. If you’d
like to be more involved, join our Crescendo
Club Library Association which meets on the
third Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM. We’re
always looking for new faces and energy.
Hours: Mondays and Tuesdays 12:00 to 7:00
PM, Wednesdays and Fridays 3:00 to 7:00PM,
Thursdays 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Saturdays 9:00
AM to 12:00 PM.
WESTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Early Literacy Story Time meets every
Thursday at 11:00AM; join us in fostering the
imagination of readers of all ages, followed by
themed craft time.
Library Trustees board meeting will be held
Wednesday October 10 at 7:00 PM. All are
welcome.
Saturday October 27, 11:00 AM —Halloween
DIY Masks and Parade
The Westford Public Library is partnering
with the Westford Recreation Department for a
full day of Halloween events. Come make your
own masks at the library from 11:00 AM, and
then join us on the Common for a special parade
of costumes and masks at 11:30 AM.
The library is open Wednesday 1:00-7:00 PM,
Thursday 10:00-6:00 PM, Friday noon-6:00 PM,
and Saturday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. We can be
reached at 878-5639, westford@platvals.state.
vt.us, and www.westford.lib.vt.us.
DOROTHY ALLING MEMORIAL
LIBRARY, WILLISTON
Food For Thought Library Volunteers:
Thursday October 4, 4:00-5:00 PM. Grades.
7-12 Teen Advisory Group. Community service
opportunity. Teens meet for pizza, discussion,
book/DVD selection, and
planning special events for
the library. Grades 7-12. New
members welcome!
Toddler Yoga & Stories:
Fridays, 10:15 AM. 4-week
series. October 5-26. Simple
yoga and books for children
ages 1-5. Presented by Karen
Allen. Pre-register at 878-4918.
Russian
Story
Time:
Saturday October 6, 10:30
AM. Stories, songs and crafts
for children ages 0 through
5. This program is presented
in Russian. English speakers
are welcome. Includes puppet
show: “Kolobok”. No preregistration.
Free
Early
Literacy
Workshop for Parents: Monday
October 15 at 6:00 PM. Parents
of preschoolers learn about
ways to encourage children to
become readers. Refreshments,
childcare, and a free book. Preregister at 878-4918. Sponsored
by
Williston/Richmond
Rotary Club & Dorothy Alling
Memorial Library.
Halloween Stories with
Abby Klein: Monday October
29, 6:30 PM. Bring kids in PJs
or costumes with their favorite
stuffed animal for stories with
Abby Klein. Program includes
a craft & a bedtime snack.
Presented by Building Bright
Futures of Williston & Dorothy
Alling Memorial Library. Call Kim at 355-5417
to pre-register.
Music with Raphael: Mondays, 10:45 AM,
(except Monday October 8- Library closed) &
Thursdays, 10:30 AM, & Saturday, October 20
at 11 AM. Up to age 5 with a caregiver. No preregistration. Limit: one session per week per
family.
Babytime Playgroup: Wednesdays, 10:30
AM-12:00 PM (except for the 1st Wed of each
month). October 10-31. For infants & toddlers.
Sponsored by Building Bright Futures of
Williston. Call Marjorie Von Ohlsen for more
information at 658-3659.
Story Hour: Tuesdays, 11:00 AM. Stories and
a craft for children ages 3-5. No pre-registration.
October 23, 11:00 AM: Puppet Story Time:
Monster Stories with Kristen Littlefield. No preregistration.
Reading with Frosty & Friends Therapy Dogs:
Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM. Bring a book and read
to a dog! All dogs registered with Therapy Dogs
of Vermont. All ages. Call 878-4918 to preregister for 10 minute individual sessions.
Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, 21 Library
Lane, Williston, VT. www.williston.lib.vt.us
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COLLEGE NOTES
John
Clifton
Comegno
of
Jericho, VT recently
graduated
from
the Art Institute of
Philadelphia with
honors earning a
Bachelor of Science
Degree in Medai
Arts and Animation.
John chose 3D
Animation
and
hopes to pursue
a career in either
movie
animation
or the video game
industry.
St.
Lawrence
University in Canton, New York, welcomes the following students
as members of the class of 2016.
Each first-year student will participate in St. Lawrence
University’s innovative First-Year Program, an introduction to the
liberal arts curriculum taught in residence halls by faculty teams.
Clear writing and speaking skills are stressed, and careful advising
is provided for all students.
Emily R. Adams of Jericho, VT. Adams graduated from Oneida
High School.
Rudolf J. Bentlage of Jericho, VT. Bentlage graduated from
Mount Mansfield Union High School.
Moya R. Cavanagh of Underhill, VT. Cavanagh graduated
from Mount Mansfield Union High School.
Hannah L. Gerke of Fletcher, VT. Gerke graduated from
Bellows Free Academy.
Jason P. Hardacre of Underhill. Hardacre graduated from
Emily A. Mulvihill of Underhill. Mulvihill graduated from
Dakota R. Noyes of Duxbury. Noyes graduated from Harwood
Union High School.
Ethan Michael Murphy, son of Richard and Constance
Murphy of Underhill graduated from Saint Michael’s College
of Burlington, Vermont, with a Bachelor of Science degree in
Information Systems in August 2012.
Saint Michael’s College student, Alan Hefferon, son of James
and Lynne Hefferon of Jericho, VT, is studying abroad for the fall
2012 semester. Hefferon, a junior theater and history double major,
is studying at University of Queen Mary in London, England.
Hefferon graduated from Mount Mansfield Union High School
before coming to Saint Michael’s.
Cassidy Ide of Jericho, VT has started at Emerson College as a
Undergraduate student in the Design/Technology program.
Obituaries continued from page 6
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Murray Alan Self, 56, of Jericho, died Sept. 11,
2012, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington.
He fought a long and valiant battle with multiple
ailments, but finally succumbed peacefully with
his family by his side. Murray was born on June 11,
1956, in Laporte, Ind., the only son of Madison A.
and Lila M. (Reetz) Self. He grew up in Muenster,
Ind., and Hinsdale, Ill., spending his summers in
his parents’ native state of Kansas, where he had a
large extended family. He came east to attend high
school and college; including the Vershire School in Vershire, Vt.,
and Bennington College, in Bennington, Vt. It was at Bennington
that Murray met his wife-to-be, Anne Mueller, and they were
together for nearly 34 years, as he died three days before their
wedding anniversary (September 14th). Murray was a colorful
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Beware you readers who like to peek at the end pages of a
book, for you will miss out on the stunning OMG factor of this
psychological suspense story. The twist in this debut novel is so
jaw-dropping that I was compelled to flip to the first page and read
it again, this time with a newly altered perspective. Bee’s younger
sister Tess is found dead and police have deemed it a suicide. With
fierce sisterly love, Tess begins to pry, uncovering a tangled web
of domestic abuse and suspicious medical conduct. Author Lupton
lures the reader with subtle and elusive clues, and though the
reader may sort out the mystery before it is revealed, there is still
that confounding twist at the end that will make the startled reader
question everything she or he has just read. Well written, smart and
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premise of this book pulled me in, however, and I am happy
(and a bit chagrined) to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this
imaginative adaptation of the Clark Kent/Superman story. Jake
Epping, a nondescript high school English teacher has a mindbending experience that compels him to make a promise to his
dying friend. His mission: to time travel back to November 1965
to prevent J.F.K’s assassination. To prepare for this momentous
undertaking, Epping time-travels back 62 years to the month of
September 1958, where in his hometown of Lisbon Falls, Maine
he experiments with altering small events in history. His good guy
disposition leads him to fight villains, save maidens, correct bad
deeds of the day and fall in love with a beautiful woman who,
of course, becomes the obstacle to successfully accomplish the
mission of saving J.F.K. King deftly weaves in these intriguing
sub-stories as he purposely and suspensefully leads his characters
and readers to that fateful day in November 1963.
ART / MUSIC / THEATER
ART/PHOTOGRAPHY
The Visions of Vermont Fine Art Galleries welcomes the
foliage season with an exhibition of watercolor works by 35
members of the Vermont Watercolor Society in the Sugar House
Gallery through October 20. Exhibitors, all members of the VWS,
were juried into this show by renowned watercolorist and teacher,
Tony van Hasselt of Maine.
Galleries are open 11:00-5:00 PM, Tuesday through Sunday.
The Watercolor Society paintings are hung in the Sugar House
Gallery of Visions of Vermont Galleries, 100 Main Street,
Jeffersonville. The Carriage House Gallery houses the paintings of
landscape painter Eric Tobin. The Victorian House Gallery Features
the work of Karen and Jack Winslow. For more information go to
htt://vermontwaterccolorsociety.com.
Fall Open Studio Tour – 2012, Saturday and Sunday October
6 and 7, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM at Dianne Shullenberger Gallery,
228 Nashville Rd. Jericho. Also featuring local artist Diana D.
Dunn’s colored pencils and watercolor paintings of birds, www.
DianaDDunn.com.
Open Studio Headquarters, Emilie A. Gruppe Gallery, 22
Barber Farm Road, Jericho, maps and display of 16 participating
area artists. Public is invited to an Artist Reception for an exhibit of
barn paintings at the Jericho Town Hall (RT 15)Saturday, October
13 , 2:00 – 4:00 PM.
The reception will be preceded by a talk at 1:00 PM by Joshua
Phillips describing the findings of the Barn Census which is
designed to document every historic barn in Vermont.
The show will hang in the Town Hall through December 2012.
Jericho Underhill Open Studio Tour will be held October 6
and 7 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM each day. Maps for local artists’
studios and maps of the state open studio are available at the Emile
(literally), larger-than-life character, who enjoyed many interests
and had many talents. Originally, he had a strong background in
art photography, attending the Apeiron School in Amenia, N.Y.
When he arrived at Bennington, his interests shifted to musical
instrument design and computers, and he received a bachelor of
arts degree in both areas. He moved to Burlington following his
graduation in 1981, and immediately began working at the City of
South Burlington’s school district, writing customized computer
programs for all of their needs throughout the 1980s. In the
1990s, he branched out into computer consulting, and invested
in various real estate and business ventures, such as Waterfront
Video and Arcana Gardens and Greenhouses. After his sons were
born in 1994 and 1996, Murray became a devoted stay-athome
(mostly) dad, with an office in the house in Jericho, and a series
of interesting vehicles, usually painted various shades of purple.
Over time, both his hair and his house would also become purple,
as well as Anne’s car and the Arcana van. Prior to becoming
the “Purple Guy,” Murray was known for his huge collection of
custom-made Hawaiian shirts in electric colors, which were the
only shirts he wore, ever. He spent the better part of most winters
on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, and fell in love with the scenery,
culture and aloha spirit of the people there. It was always his wish
to return to Kauai after he fell too ill to travel, and for this reason,
his family plans to scatter his ashes there. Murray is survived by
his wife, Anne; and their sons, Milo and Aran Self, of Jericho. He
is also survived by his parents, Madison and Lila Self of Hinsdale,
Ill. He leaves behind many Kansas cousins, uncles and aunts,
including Lorene Cox, Marilyn Whittenton, Sheri Flory, and Tim
and wife, Gayla Self. Also his inlaws, his wife’s parents, Peter
and Ruth Mueller; brothers-in-law, Peter and wife, Lynn Mueller,
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Gallery exhibit, Donna Kunkel Vermont Landscapes through
Wednesday November 14 at the Phoenix Books. Reception for
Fall Open Studio will be held, including several other artists,
October 6 at 6:00-8:00 PM at the Gallery at Phoenix Books, Essex.
They are located at Essex Shoppes and Cinema, at the intersections
of Rtes. 15 and 289, Essex. Free. More info: www.phoenixbooks.
biz or call 872-7111.
Bryan Memorial Gallery will present Caleb Stone in an
intensive three day plein air painting workshop, October 26 - 28.
For more information, go to www.bryangallery.org or call 802644-5100. and Paul Mueller and wife, Ingrid Iwanow; and sisterin-law,
Elizabeth Mueller; nieces and nephews, Lauren, Nicholas, Ryan
and Elise Mueller. He also has a goddaughter, Ixchel Yat-Mendez.
Murray was predeceased by his infant son, Jory Shipman Self in
2004; and his cousin, David Cox in 2010. Anne, Milo and Aran
would like to thank the many people involved in helping to care
for Murray over the past few years during his long illness. This
includes the entire staff of the Fletcher Allen Intensive Care Unit,
McClure 5, and Baird 3. Also both the in-patient and out-patient
dialysis units at FAHC and Joy Drive, Lamoille Ambulance, Essex
Rescue, and the Visiting Nurse Association/Care Connection of
Chittenden County (special shoutouts to Renata, Cathy T., Mel,
Betty, Drew, Baba Gee, Randy (Nowa), Samer, Neil, “Tony” and
Julian). And especially, Murray’s loyal and devoted doctors, who
we came to rely on during our darkest times: Ann Goering, Joe
Winget, and most of all, Alan Segal. Murray loved and trusted you
very much, as did we. Also, Murray’s special friends who were
always there for him: Greg Noble, Jo Evans, William Folmar,
Neal Mauck, Gabriela Mendez, Seth Jarvis, Buddy Dubay, Pat
Cogan, Luis Yat, Andy Messenger, and James “Bubbah” Key.
Murray loved you all, too! Murray wanted a farewell party to
celebrate his life, “just a party, nothing serious or depressing,” in
his words. A gathering is planned for Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, at
3 p.m. at Arcana Gardens and Greenhouses in Jericho. Guests are
encouraged to bring musical instruments, a dish to share, and their
favorite Murray story. Aloha attire and purpleness are encouraged.
For directions and/or to RSVP, call 8995123 or visit the website
www.arcana.ws. Arrangements are in the care of the Cremation
Society of Chittenden County, a division of the Ready Family,
Burlington. To send online condolences to the family please visit
www. cremationsocietycc.com.
SENIOR NEWS
Amazing Opportunity - CVAA
Seeking Volunteer Tai Chi
Instructors
CVAA is actively recruiting volunteers to lead Tai Chi classes
for seniors. Two “free” certifications have been scheduled: Tai Chi
for Arthritis (Sun Style) will be held on October 10 and 11 and
Tai Chi for Diabetes (Yang Style) is scheduled for October 23 and
24. These two day trainings will be provided by Dr Paul Lam’s
Master Trainer, Martin Kidder, from Connecticut at the Lodge on
Shelburne Bay. There is no cost to volunteers (CVAA covers cost
- $300 for professionals) as long as they commit to providing free
classes for seniors. Please call Cindy at CVAA 865-0360 for more
information.”
Thanks! We have 30 individuals recruited so far but would love
to fill both classes (max 20 in each). These volunteers are from
Addison, Franklin, Grand Isle and Chittenden counties. CVAA is
waging war against falls with prevention education and programs
like Tai Chi to establish better balance and strength in older adults.
Your help in preventing falls is greatly appreciated.
Some national factoids:
Every 15 seconds, an older adult is seen in an Emergency
Department for a falls-related injury. Falls are the leading cause
of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for those aged 65 and over.
Moreover the chances of falling and of being seriously injured in
a fall increase with age.
Some good news:
MOST falls can be prevented. Falling is not a normal part of
aging. Strength and balance exercises, managing your medications,
having your vision checked and making your living environment
safer are all steps you can take to prevent a fall.
Scott Funk joins Security One Lending
Security One Lending announced that Scott Funk
of Richmond, Vermont has joined S1L as a Reverse
Mortgage Consultant for the Green Mountain
region.
“I am thrilled to have Scott Funk join Security One
Lending during such a significant time of growth for
our company. As we continue to build one of the
largest reverse mortgage companies in the industry,
we remain committed to offering a competitive suite
of products designed to meet the needs of our customers in Vermont
as they consider a reverse mortgage for their retirement needs,”
said Alex Pistone, Senior Vice President and National Retail Sales
Leader of Security One Lending. “Reverse mortgages continue to
be a viable retirement income planning solution for many older
people. Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) afford these
customers with the opportunity to maintain their existing lifestyle
and enjoy an active life during retirement. At Security One Lending,
our Reverse Mortgage Consultants are committed to ensuring the
highest level of service for our customers as they determine how
to best plan their financial securities. S1L Employees take pride in
their expertise in the reverse mortgage product, a commitment to
our core values, and assisting our customers in making educated
and informed decisions. Scott is exemplary of this, and makes an
excellent addition to the S1L team.”
Prior to joining Security One Lending, Funk worked as a
Home Equity Conversion Specialist at MetLife Bank for 4 years
and at Mortgage Financial, Inc, for several years before that.
He specializes in working with retirees on retirement income
strategies. Scott Funk is widely recognized in the state as a speaker
and Aging in Place advocate. He has been writing the monthly
column, Aging in Place, for 6 years. It is published in over 2 dozen
newspapers throughout Vermont. He is a resident of Vermont. For
additional information about reverse mortgages, call Funk at 802434-6434.
Security One Lending operates coast-to-coast, currently
lending 41 States with license applications pending in 4 additional
states. The firm offers a diversified mix of reverse and forward
products through a variety of distribution channels, including
retail, consumer direct and wholesale to support its lending efforts.
Security One Lending is a FNMA Approved Seller/Servicer based
in San Diego, CA. For more information on Security One Lending,
visit www.S1L.com.
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CVAA Senior Meals
Thursday October 4
Bridge Street, Richmond
Check in 10:30 AM, Lunch 11:00 AM
Chicken and Biscuits
Soft Ginger Cookies
• 1 cup sugar • 1 cup molasses
• 1 cup shortening • 1 cup sour cream
• 1 egg • 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ginger
Flour to thicken, Roll thin, Bake in slow oven
(350°), Cool on cookie racks.
Friday October 5
Hinesburg Mealsite, 11:30 AM
Monday October 8
Covenant Church, Essex Ctr., 12:00 noon
Baked Haddock with Lemon Sauce, Rice Medley, Spinach,
Pumpernickel bread, Pineapple
Four steps to take during
Medicare open enrollment
For anyone with Medicare, the fall season means more than
watching our favorite football team and enjoying the foliage.
October 15 through December 7 is also Medicare open enrollment
season.
Medicare open enrollment is the only time of the year when
the 92,000 who have Medicare in Vermont can review and make
changes to their Medicare coverage. Any changes you make will
be in place on January 1, 2013.
During open enrollment you can: Switch to a Medicare
Advantage plan; switch from one Medicare Advantage plan to
another; drop your Medicare Advantage plan and return to Original
Medicare; or join a Medicare Prescription Drug plan, change to a
new one or drop your coverage.
It is always a good idea to review your plan to make sure you are
getting the most out of your Medicare coverage. Evaluating your
plan options is easier than you think. Just follow the four “Cs”:
coverage, cost, convenience and customer satisfaction.
Coverage
Comparing Medicare plans is simple. The official Medicare
website has a tool at www.Medicare.gov/find-a-plan that helps you
find and compare all of the plans available in your area. When
reviewing plans, focus on the benefits, such as the coverage
offered while you are in the “doughnut hole,” the period during
which you pay a higher share of your drug costs. Find out which
drugs are covered.
If you need help comparing coverage options, you can work
with counselors at Vermont State Health Insurance Assistance
Program (800) 642-5119. Be sure to ask the counselor questions
about issues that matter to you, such as whether you will have
coverage if you get sick while traveling out of state.
Cost
From year to year, your Medicare plan costs may change. During
open enrollment, you should compare all of the costs, including
premiums, deductibles, drug costs and out-of-pocket maximums.
Convenience
When it comes to going to doctor’s appointments and filling
prescriptions, convenience matters. When comparing Medicare
plans, find out if you will have access to nearby doctors. Use the
Medicare Plan Finder (www.medicare.gov/find-a-plan/) to locate
plans that your local pharmacy accepts or plans that provide online
prescription-filling or mail-order options.
Customer Service
Have you ever wondered how your Medicare plan stacks up
against the rest? When you’re comparing plans, use Medicare’s
star-rating system. Medicare
health and prescription drug
plans are rated on how they
perform in different categories,
such as responsiveness and
care, member complaints and
customer service. A plan can rate
between 1 star (“poor”) and 5
stars (“excellent”). You can view
the star-ratings at www.medicare.
gov/find-a-plan by clicking on
the plan name. You can compare
up to three plans at once.
After the Four Cs, You are
ready for D (Decide)
Remember, even if you are
happy with your Medicare plan,
it is wise to evaluate your options
since the open enrollment period
is the one time each year you
can switch plans. Once you go
Tuesday October 9
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10:30 AM Check in, 11:00 AM Lunch
All you can eat Pizza Buffet
Wednesday October 10
Essex Grill, Essex Jct.
Check in 10:30 AM, Lunch 11:00 AM
Shepherd’s Pie
Thursday October 11
Holiday Inn, So. Burlington
Turkey Dinner
Friday October 12
United Church, Hinesburg
12:00 noon
Chicken with Mushroom & Onion Gravy, Brown Rice,
Stewed Tomatoes, Marble Rye Bread, Pears
Monday October 15
Covenant Church, Essex Ctr.
12:00 noon
Spaghetti & Meatballs, Italian Vegetables, Whole Wheat
Roll, Fruit Filled Cookie
Papa Nicks
3:00 PM
Goulash
Tuesday October 16
Ponderosa, Williston
Check in 11:00 AM, Lunch at 11:15 AM
All you can eat Buffet
Wednesday October 17
JP’s Diner & Deli, River Road, Essex Jct.
Chicken ‘n Biscuits
Thursday October 18
Dutch Mill, Shelburne Rd. Shelburne
Check in 10:30 AM, Lunch at 11:00 AM
Grilled Chicken Breast
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SPORTS NEWS
Despite another disappointing loss, optimistic Cougars still in playoff hunt
By Richard Mindell
As heartbreakers go, this one was a doozy. Few defeats are easy
to swallow, but MMU’s 28-21 loss to Colchester last Saturday
at the Cougars’ home field on Browns Trace was particularly
frustrating.
Down 20-0 early in the second quarter, the Cougars decided
enough was enough and started to play their brand of football,
which is rock ‘em, sock ‘em, gang-tackling hard-nosed defensive
football. In fact, if not for some late-game heroics by the bigger,
more athletic Colchester players, the Cougars might have come
away with another of their patented upsets over a highly ranked
opponent. But alas, this time it was just not meant to be.
“It was our game to win,” Cougar head coach, Marty Richards
said. “It hurts. It’s hard on all of us.”
Colchester came out like gangbusters, scoring twice in the first
quarter. The Lakers’ scored their first TD on a 28-yard pass into
the MMU end zone and their second on an 8-yard toss. Colchester
scored again on a 35-yard run on the second play of the second
quarter for a 20-0 lead. Memories of the previous week’s Essex
game (Essex jumped out to a 40-0 lead from which the Cougars
could not recover) forced their way into people’s minds. Everyone
on both sidelines figured the rout was on again – everyone, that
is, except the players and coaches wearing the MMU blue. They
knew better.
Midway through the second quarter the MMU defense forced a
Colchester fumble at their own twenty yard line that was recovered
by sophomore defensive end, Jeff Carter. Three plays later senior
running back, Tyler Ducharme, ran the ball into the end zone
from the five yard line for MMU’s first score. The PAT was good.
Colchester 20, MMU 7. And that was just the beginning.
Colchester was rolling again when senior linebacker, Brooks
Gay, intercepted a Colchester pass at mid field that gave the
Cougars excellent field position with plenty of time left in the half
to crawl their way back into this game. The MMU faithful were
screaming for more. And they got it.
MMU marched down to the Colchester thirteen yard line and
with 18 seconds left in the first half senior tailback, Luke Dolan,
scored on a 13-yard rushing TD run to cut Colchester’s lead to
20-13.
MMU took the ball at midfield on their first possession of the
second half and promptly moved it deep into Colchester territory
behind excellent blocking from the offensive line, including
tackle, Brooks Gay, junior center, Ben Haynes, senior guard,
Dylan Fletcher, junior guard, Hayden Russell and junior tackle,
Josh Carter, and a 31-yard run by senior running back, Matt
Merchant. At 8:38 of the third quarter junior quarterback, Marcello
Mosca, ran the ball into the end zone from the fifteen yard line to
cut Colchester’s lead to 20-19. Mosca hit Merchant for a 2-point
conversion and just like that the Cougars had reversed Colchester’s
mighty start by taking a 21-20 lead. Rout indeed!
Unfortunately, that was all she wrote for the Cougars, as the
bigger and faster Colchester players were able to overcome
MMU’s determination and grit and scored on a beautiful pass play
off an option sweep with just under two minutes left in the fourth
quarter to break the back of the MMU players and the hearts of the
MMU faithful. Final score... Colchester 28, MMU 21.
This was a terrific football game and the MMU players acquitted
themselves very well. The effort, the determination, the passion
was definitely there. The defense, led by Dolan, Merchant, who
intercepted a Colchester pass late in the fourth quarter, and junior
linebackers, Dan Hibbs and Andrew Young, played shut-out
The Mt. Mansfield Union School Board
invites you to a Public Forum to discuss the development of the upcoming
2013-2014 SCHOOL BUDGET
For
Browns River Middle School ♦ Camels Hump Middle School ♦ Mt. Mansfield Union High School
Community input is a vital component in the budget development process. Please join us for
an informational session and discussion as we begin to build the 2013-14 school district
budget. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas!
Location:
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October 17, 2012, 6:30 pm
Town of Underhill
Notice of Amendment to Underhill Speed Control Ordinance
On September 27, 2012, the Selectboard of the Town of Underhill, Vermont, amended
the Underhill Speed Control Ordinance pursuant to Vermont Statutes Annotated, Title 24,
Section 1972; Title 24, Section 2291(4); and Title 23, Section 1007.
Summary of Ordinance Amendment
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this ordinance is to promote the public health, safety, welfare and
convenience of the citizens of the Town of Underhill by amending the speed limit on
TH#44 Range Road to 25MPH.
Full Text
The full text of the Amendment to Underhill Speed Control Ordinance is available at the
Town Clerk’s office at 12 Pleasant Valley Road, Town of Underhill, Vermont and may
be examined during regular office hours.
Citizens’ Right to Petition for Vote
Title 24 V.S.A. § 1973 grants citizens the right to petition for a vote at a special or annual
Town Meeting to disapprove the Amendment to Underhill Speed Control Ordinance
adopted by the Selectboard. To execute this right, citizens must present to the
Selectboard or the Town Clerk a petition for a vote on the question of disapproving the
Amendment to Underhill Speed Control Ordinance signed by not less than five percent
(5%) of the Town’s qualified voters. The petition must be presented within forty-four
(44) days following the date of the adoption of the Amendment of Underhill Speed
Control Ordinance. Unless a petition requesting a vote is filed pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §
1973, the Amendment to Underhill Speed Control Ordinance shall become effective sixty
(60) days from the date of said adoption.
Person to Contact
Additional information pertaining to this Amendment to Underhill Speed Control
Ordinance may be obtained by contacting the Underhill Town Clerk, at the Town Office
located at 12 Pleasant Valley Road or by calling (802) 899-4434 during regular office
hours.
MMU’s Luke Dolan scores the Cougars’ second touchdown of
the game on a 13-yard run to cut Colchester’s lead to 20-13.
PHOTO BY CATHERINE LOZIER
football for nearly three quarters against one of the best teams in
Vermont. The offense finally found its rhythm, moving the ball
impressively at times and keeping the silly penalties to a minimum
(although a motion penalty late in the fourth quarter proved
untimely). It was just not meant to be. This was not MMU’s game.
It was, indeed, a hard one to swallow.
The loss drops the Cougars to 1-4 on the season. They need to
win their next three games and finish at 4-4 to have a chance of
making the Division I playoffs. Ask Coach Richards if he thinks
his team is up to the task and you’ll get this response. “I like this
team’s heart,” Richards said. “We spotted them a 20-0 lead and we
came back to lead 21-20. We’re going to play South Burlington
next week and we’re going to win. Then we’re going to play
Spaulding and we’re going to win. Then we’re going to play St.
Albans and we’re going to win.”
Quarterback, Marcello Mosca, who has quietly become one
of this team’s leaders, echoed Coach Richard’s confidence. “One
and four is not where we want to be... but we’re not discouraged,”
Mosca said.
“The kids played with heart,” Richards added. “They came
back. I’m proud of them.”
Next game... this Saturday night at South Burlington High
School (7 p.m.). Be there, Cougar fans. The kids appreciate your
support.
Wolverines 7/8 Team
By Abby Hallock
Saturday September 22, the Wolverine 7/8 team traveled to Milton,
and walked away with a win 37-6. The Wolverines Offense had the ball
more than 75% of the game. With the great blocking from our offensive
line, Ray Wilson, Kyle Leggett, Shea Fitzgerald, Jacob Pratt all scored
touchdowns. Cole Carrier and Darcy Benoit each had an interception.
The purple squad’s defensive line kept the Broncos at bay, with Clayton
McMahon, Charlie Myers, Paul Marshall, Andrew Villeneuve, Jacob
Weschler, Will Macone, and Dylan Charter, who all had multiple tackles.
Wolverines 5/6 Team
By Abby Hallock
Wednesday September 19 the St. Albans Steelers came to Mills Riverside
Park, excellent job by the Wolverines Gold Squad offense controlling the
line of scrimmage. Key to the offense was our blockers who created
many opportunities for Connor Herridge, Matt Reinfurt, Finn Whelan and
Dominic Lewis to all get touchdowns. Our defense did the rest, Kai Freize,
Zeke Hallock, Keith Ward, and Austin Barnes all getting multiple tackles.
Saturday September 22, the Wolverines went to Milton. Purple
squad had an excellent game. On offense Matt Wixson did a great job
quarterbacking with several key completions. Also special mention to
Megan Sulikowski, Silas Diamond, and Jaden Elsinger for key running
plays. Finally, the Wolverines did and exceptional job on the line of
scrimmage and displayed excellent sportsmanship during the game
against the Broncos.
Ski Smuggs and help United Way
Smugglers’ Notch Resort is once again offering a free Bash Badge to
anyone who donates $140 or more to the United Way of Lamoille County
during the month of October. Smugglers’ Notch Resort has generously
offered this program to the local non-profit for many years.
Bash Badges are good for discounts on skiing and other programs,
including $25 lift tickets all season with no restrictions, $15 half-day
afternoon tickets, 50% off: cross-country ski trail pass, full day programs
at Treasures Child Care, equipment rental and group ski lessons, admission
to FunZone, and 20% off regular prices at 3 Mountain Outfitters, skis and
snowboards at 3 Mountain Equipment, all children’s ski and snowboard
camps and full-day nursery programs at Treasures.
You can download an application by visiting our website at www.
uwlamoille.org, and clicking on the “Smugglers’ Notch Bash Badge” link
on our home page. For more information on this program, please contact
the United Way office at 888-3252.
BRMS Shout Outs
We have experienced many exciting changes
here at Browns River Middle School. One in
particular is welcoming new faculty and staff
members into our learning community. We take
this opportunity to introduce two to district.
Sophia Donforth joins our staff with two
years classroom teaching experience, one year
at Lakehill Prepatory School in Dallas, Texas
teaching social studies, and one year teaching
7th grade Science and English at Mansfield
Middle School in Storrs, Connecticut. She is a graduate of Cornell
University and she earned her Master of Arts in Teaching at UVM.
Her 7th grade teaching partner next year will be Noel Bumpas. She
loves to sing and work in her garden.
Mac Sullivan received his Bachelor of Arts degree in
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deep orange, and soft green.
The
cafeteria,
now
formally known as the
Dining Room, underwent
some changes as well.
The salad bar received a
major make-over and is
now known as “The Sugar
House,” an expanded place where students can find additional
yummy and healthy lunch options. The addition of two beautiful
murals of Vermont scenery, painted by recently retired BRMS art
teacher Bob Brunelle, create a homey feeling and truly make it feel
more like a dining room.
In addition to these colorful changes, the building has received
many other alterations including a new fire alarm system, an
improved walkway out front, drainage for the basketball court,
newly installed (or painted) white boards, and tiled, waxed,
refinished, and carpeted flooring everywhere!
These are but some of the refreshing changes that the building
American Studies from Middlebury College
and his Masters of Arts in Teaching from
UVM with endorsements in Language Arts and
Social Studies. He has worked as a Behavior
Interventionist at the Howard Center. Mac also
played Football at Middlebury College and loves
being outdoors. His 5th grade teaching partner
next year will be Martha Erickson.
As students and staff settle in for another busy
year at Browns River Middle School, they will
find several changes in the faces that work at the middle school.
However, they will also find the face of the building itself has
undergone some terrific renovations. It was not an idle place this
summer as the majority of classrooms and hallways underwent
some beautiful transformations in color such as bright turquoise,
Review continued from page 8
Emile A. Gruppe Gallery located in Jericho Center, presents
an exhibition of paintings by award winning Stowe landscape artist
Lisa Forster Beach. The public is invited to meet the artist at a
reception on Sunday October 14 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. The show
will hang through November 18.
Saturday, October 6,
Fall Open Studio Weekend Art Reception from 6:00 to 8:00
PM, at the Gallery at Phoenix Books Essex at Essex Shoppes &
Cinema, at the intersections of Rtes. 15 and 289, Essex. Free. More
info: www.phoenixbooks.biz or 872-7111
Fall open studio weekend art demo, Elizabeth Llewellyn, an
open studio demo on layering with colored pencil from 11:00 AM
to 12:00 PM, at the Gallery at Phoenix Books Essex in the Essex
Shoppes & Cinema, at the intersections of Rtes. 15 and 289 Essex.
Free. More info: www.phoenixbooks.biz or 872-7111
Gallery Exhibit: Alison Bechdel: Dykes, Dads, and Moms to
Watch Out For. Exhibit runs through Saturday October 27; Amy E.
Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center, Burlington; Exhibit is open to the
public on Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and during First
Friday Art Walks. Main Stage show patrons may also view exhibits
pre-show and during intermission.
The Delight of Decoys Art Exhibit, Bird Museum of Vermont,
Huntington, daily, through October 31, 2012, 10:00 AM to 4:00
PM. This season’s visiting art exhibit is a showcase of several
decoy carvers and their work. Free with admission.
MUSIC/DANCE
Queen City Contras will hold its regular dance on Friday
October 12 at 8:00 PM at Edmunds School Gymnasium, 299 Main
Street, Burlington VT. Anna Rain will call. Music will be provided
by Gift of the Marcii (Andrew, Aaron and Peggy Marcus). All are
welcome, all dances taught, no partner or experience necessary.
Beginners’ session at 7:45 PM. Admission is $8.00 adults. Under
12 free. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Dance
Info: 802-371-9492 or 802-343-7165
English Country Dance - First and Third Fridays at the ElleyLong Music Center, 223 Ethan Allen Avenue, Colchester, VT. Live
music. For adults and teens. Newcomers welcome. All dances are
taught and prompted. Come with or without a partner; we’ll change
partners throughout the evening. Casual dress, flat-heeled shoes.
Bring a sweet or savory finger food to share. 7 to 7:30 PM - choose
a workshop (basic skills/warm-ups for all or challenging dances
for experienced dancers). 7:30 to 9:30 PM - dancing for all. $10
($8 student/under 30). Website: www.burlingtoncountrydancers.
org Info, 802-899-2378 or 802-879-7618 or valandtom@
myfairpoint.net. Dates (all Fridays): September 21, October 5 and
19, November 2 and 16, December 7 and 21.
The Vermont Symphony Orchestra 2012/2013 Masterworks
Series opens with the acclaimed Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson
Trio performing Beethoven’s Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello and
Piano. This exciting program also features Concerto Grosso No.1
(for strings and piano obligatto, performed by Joseph Kalichstein)
by Ernst Bloch and Stravinsky’s Suite from Pulcinella, with music
director Jaime Laredo conducting. The concert, the first of five
Masterworks Series concerts this year, will be held at the Flynn
Center in Burlington on Saturday October 27 at 8:00 PM.
For additional information or tickets, please visit the FlynnTix
Regional Box Office website at www.flyntix.org, telephone (802)
86-FLYNN (863-5966), or visit the VSO website at www.vso.org.
Westford Music Series presents Bread and Bones, Sunday
October 14, Westford UCW white church, 4:00-5:00 PM. Bread
and Bones is a harmony driven acoustics trio that plays original
music with a strong traditional-roots foundation. Richard Ruane
has a warm baritone voice and an articulate guitar style that he
extends to ukulele and mandolin. Mitch Barron has a wonderful
presence on fretless, fretted and upright basses and Beth Duquette
completes the trio with rich alto that weaves through the music. All
three members contribute lead and harmony vocals.
THEATER
From silly to satirical, pithy to profane, experience the tsunami
of sketch comedy that is Stealing from Work. Written by Marianne
DiMascio and Angie Albeck, this fast-paced event pays homage
to the traditions of sketch while remaining firmly planted in the
culture of Vermont. Recommended for mature audiences only.
October 17, 18, and 19 at 8:00 PM and October 20 at 6:00 and 8:00
PM, Off Center for Dramatic Arts, 294 N. Winooski Avenue in
Burlington. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at 86-FLYNN
or www.flynntix.org and also at the door. Additional information:
www.facebook.com/StealingFromWork.
The Essex Community Players (ECP) continues its 20122013 season with Deathtrap! by Ira Levin and a directing debut by
former ECP President Art Kilmer. The play is a well-loved comicthriller that will keep the audience on the edge of its seats when
they are not rolling in the aisles! Join us for the thrill of opening
night on Thursday October 11 at 8:00 PM.
Attention members of the Burlington Acting Community Meisner Technique classes will be available at the Flynn this fall.
There will be Advanced Meisner classes starting in mid-October
on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. For more information go
to www.actingworkshops.info. If anyone has any questions about
the workshops, please email: carolezucker@gmail.com.
Film House at Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center,
Saturday September 22 from 2:00 – 3:00 PM. Millennial Writers
on Stage, Young Writers Project and VPR present Millennial
Writers on Stage at the Burlington Book Festival. Come and
experience the next generation of great writers! Co-hosted by
theater professional Robin Fawcett and poet Reuben Jackson,
Kamli Faour of Richmond, Madeline Besso of Jericho and Bridget
Iverson of Underhill are among 15 young writers who will read
their own creative work for a live audience.
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has undergone in such a short time thanks to all the hard work
the BRMS staff have accomplished over the summer. The face of
BRMS has never been more welcoming. We all are excited about
these terrific changes and invite you to come to our Open House on
October 16th to check out how really wonderful everything looks!
HOME IMPROVEMENT
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TRUCKING/JUNK AUTO REMOVAL
Custom Homes, Remodeling & Timber Frames
Roy Dunphey
20 Stevenville Rd.
Underhill, VT 05489
Cell 802-363-9881
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Ongoing continued from page 5
SENIORS/COMMUNITY MEALS
Jeri-Hill XYZ Seniors meet at the Town Hall in Underhill
Center on the first and third Wednesday of each month. All seniors
are welcome. Dinners are served at 11:30 AM. For information,
please call Bette Workman, 899-4446, Loreen Teer, 899-1363 or
Doug Keith 899-2582.
Johnson Community Meal - Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday,
11:30AM-12:30pm at the United Church in Johnson. Come for
a hot meal and get to know your neighbors. The meal will be
followed by a community gathering. For more information, please
contact: Ellen Hill: 635-1439, ellen.hill@jsc.edu.
Westford Senior lunches – Join Westford Seniors for lunch at
the Red Brick Meeting House on the Common the second Monday
of each month. The next senior luncheon is on Monday, September
13. There is no lunch in July or August. Lunch is served at 12:00
noon with a short meeting or presentation following. Call 8787405 or 879-7382 for information or for a ride.
Bolton Up and Downtown Club meets the last Thursday of the
month at the Bolton Fire station. Suggested $3.00 donation. Meal
at 5:00 PM. Open to adults 60 and over. Contact Doris Wheelock
at 434-3769.
Huntington senior meal site – The Huntington Senior meals
are served the third Tuesday of each month at 12:00 noon at the
Community Baptist Church in Huntington Center.
St. Jude’s Church, Hinesburg, senior meals held on second
and fourth Wednesday of each month with bingo games after the
dinners. Everyone is welcome including caregivers. Dinners are
$3.00 per person. For information call Ted Barrette at 453-3087.
Starksboro First Baptist Church, Starksboro - senior meals,
fourth Thursday of the month, 11:30 AM, call Brenda Boutin at
802-453-6354 for more information.
“Good Food for All” free dinners, 2nd Thursday of each
month at the United Church of Underhill, Rt. 15, Underhill Flats,
from 5 - 7 p.m., and on the last Thursday of each month at Calvary
Episcopal Church, Rt. 15, Underhill Flats, 5 - 7 p.m. Everyone in
the communities is invited.
SPORTS ACTIVITIES
Ongoing Pilate classes at Dakini Studio in Underhill. Mon and
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competition, which also compete against each other for the Best
Overall Design, which is the farthest throw for the height of
their trebuchet. The four categories are: Lightweight Division,
Middleweight Junior Division, Middleweight Open Division, and
Heavyweight Division. It costs $7 to enter the competition. For
DRML continued from page 1
for the expansion. A volunteer grant writer is assisting them in
securing additional funds and various fundraising events will be
planned, but the Board will have to ask both Jericho and Underhill
to request a bond for a portion of the funding. “In an ideal world
we wouldn’t have a bond issue,” Weinberg said “so we’d like to
reduce that as much as possible.” She is pleased with the words of
encouragement the Board has received so far from the Jericho and
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and other scheduled classes at dakinistudio.wordpress.com.
Qi Gong, the ancient Chinese art of movement, classes are as
follows: Saturdays 9-10AM--562 VT Rt. 15, Johnson; Saturdays
11AM-12PM--River Arts, Morrisville; Sundays 11:15AM12:15PM--Artful Cup, Jeffersonville.
Zumba, Fairfax - Tuesdays 7:00-8:00 PM and Saturdays 9:0010:00 AM. Contact Pam Adams 370-4437 or pamaj68@aol.com.
Zumba Fitness, Monday evenings only, 5:30 - 6:30 PM, at
the River Arts Center in Morrisville. Zumba Fitness with certified
instructor, Karen Machia. No registration required, drop in. Call
888-1261, or visit our website: www.riverartsvt.org for more
details.
ZUMBA(r) Fitness with Lori. Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 PM,
Jericho Community Center. For more info contact Lori Preiss 8990343, lori@greenmountainzumba.com or check out my website
www.greenmountainzumba.com
SUPPORT GROUPS
CFS, Fibromyalgia, Lyme Disease, Chemical Sensitivity and
Gulf War Syndrome, 1:00 to 3:00 PM every third Thursday at:
The Bagel Cafe, Ethan Allen Shopping Center Burlington, VT call
or visit website www.vtcfids.org or Lainey at 802 660-4817 or 800296-1445 ask for Rik
Alzheimer’s support group, third Wednesday, 9:30 – 11:30
AM, The Arbors, 687 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Free education for
individuals and families in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease
and related dementias. For information and to register, contact
Nicole Houston, 985-8600.
Approach Autism With Advocacy, Recovery & Education
(AAWARE) in the Lamoille Valley, third Sunday, 3:00 – 5:00
PM, Second Congregational Church of Jeffersonville Community
Room, Jeffersonville. Special topics, guest speakers, resource
information; playroom for kids, fenced side yard for outdoor play.
For information, Terry Holden, 644-2759 (Jeffersonville) or Tina
Karl, 888-3430 (Hyde Park.)
Veterans Job Networking, Wednesdays, 9:30 – 11:00 AM,
VFW Post, Essex Jct.; 1:00 – 2:30 PM, American Legion Post,
St. Albans.
Eating Disorders Parental Support Group, third Wednesday,
7:00 – 9:00 PM, Covenant Community Church, VT Rt. 15, Essex
Center. For parents of children with or at risk of anorexia or
bulimia. We focus on being a resource and providing reference
points for old and new ED parents. For information, Peter, 8992554.
TOWN GOVERNMENT & ORGANIZATIONS
Cambridge Area Rotary meets on the first Thursday of
the month, rotating to local restaurants, 7:00 – 8:00 AM. For
information, call Anita Lotto, 793- 0856, or Chuck Hogan, 6448134.
Westford Fire Department, Mondays, 7:00 PM, at the fire
station next to the Town Garage. For information, email John
Quinn, jquinninvt@aol.com
Jericho-Underhill Water District meets first Monday of each
month at the United Church of Underhill, Underhill Flats, 7:00
PM. For information, call 899-4076 or 899-3810.
Jericho Historical Society, second Thursday, 7:30 PM, Old
Red Mill, Jericho.
Jericho Underhill Park District Board meeting, first and
third Wednesdays, 7:00 PM, Deborah Rawson Memorial Library
project room, Jericho. Residents of Jericho and Underhill always
welcome. 899-2693 for information.
Jericho Energy Task Force meets the second Tuesday of every
month from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at Jericho Town Hall.
Jericho Water District next meeting is Tuesday September 25,
2012 at 7:00 PM, RT 15, Jericho at the Red Mill.
Please be advised that the Board of Water Commissioners of
the Village of Jericho, Inc. will hold their monthly meeting on:
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 7:00 PM. This meeting will be held
at the Old Red Mill on 4B Red Mill Drive in Jericho.
THRIFT SHOPS & FOOD SHELVES
The Heavenly Cents Thrift Shop located just east of the Five
Corners in Essex Jct. on Rte 15, the hours are from 10:00 AM to
3:00 PM on Tues. and Wed., 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Thurs. Please
check us out.
Westford Food Shelf, open on the third Saturday of every
month, 8:00 – 10:30 AM, United Church of Westford. All are
welcome. Fresh produce, meat, and non-food items available.
the exact competitive specifications, rules, and entry information
please visit the festival’s website (http://vtpumpkinchuckin.
blogspot.com/) for details.
Exciting prizes for the competition winners have been donated
by the festival sponsors. Prizes include: Glider ride for 2 by Stowe
Soaring; Dinner for 2 by Trattoria La Festa in Stowe; Dinner for 2
at Bee’s Knees in Morrisville; and Umiak Outfitters gift certificate.
For more information about the 4th Annual Vermont Pumpkin
Chuckin’ Festival, please visit the festival’s website at http://
vtpumpkinchuckin.blogspot.com/ or contact the festival organizer
Dave Jordan, email: DJordan@GMAVT.net, telephone: (603) 6304800.
Underhill communities and hopes this will translate into financial
support, as well.
Weinberg firmly believes libraries are still relevant in this
electronic age and the demand for library services confirms that.
In Fiscal Year 2010-11, the total adult circulation of the library
was over 25,000; a number which has remained fairly consistent
over the last five years. The numbers for children’s circulation are
even larger, with a smaller number for teenagers and young adults.
Over 30,000 people have used the library annually for the past
three years. Although electronic media has gained prominence
for research, there are some forms which are only available
through the library and may require staff assistance for access.
In addition, the Deborah Rawson Memorial Library serves as a
community meeting place and the site of numerous workshops
and presentations. Over 20 meetings per month take place in
the program room and there are usually four or five events in the
Fireplace Room. It is a focal point for many activities for young
and old alike.
The DRML expansion committee meets at the library on the
first Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM. The public is invited
to attend.
Medicare continued from page 9
through the four Cs of comparing coverage, cost, convenience switch to a different Medicare plan.
and customer service, you can make a well-researched decision to
For more information about Medicare open enrollment, visit
either change your plan or stay with what you have.
www.aarp.org/openenrollment. AARP also hosts free webinars for
Remember, it is important to review your options carefully. anyone interested in learning more about the Medicare program
In some cases, if you drop your coverage you might not be able and open enrollment. Learn more and register at www.aarp.org/
to get it back.
healthwebinars.
Of course, you may decide to keep the coverage you have.
But, if you
miss
the
December
7 deadline,
you’ll have
Taxpayer/voter was warned by the Select Board to “cease and desist” because this
to wait until
individual had “threatened” to expose the truth about a personnel issue that had been
next fall to
Underhill a.k.a. Blunderville, VT
unfairly handled.
An investigation was done that proved that two individuals employed by the Town of
Underhill had 50/50 responsibility for a consensual, un-proper relationship, yet only one
individual was disciplined.
Complaints had been filed by a taxpayer/voter against both an elected official and an
appointed official that have been blown off by the Select Board. What are they trying to
hide??
We’re local — and we’re a co-op.
We help our members save money
and use less energy.
The Select Board offered a severance package to a terminated employee. These do not
go hand-in-hand. The package offered “dirty money” to keep quiet and not press charges
against the Town or its employees/elected officials. Needless to say, the money was
refused!!
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What is the long term effect on our infrastructure if there is insufficient supervision of our
Highway Department from our Select Board and Capital Improvement Projects are not
completed annually? The highway department is not responsible, our Select Board chose
to direct their efforts over the summer/fall and many projects were not completed. Why
was the winter sand hauling contracted out and was it put out to bid? We, the Town of
Underhill own four tandem axle dump trucks which are more than capable of hauling all of
our winter sand in the down times in summer and fall. The sole purpose of purchasing four
tandem dump trucks was to haul all of our own materials. How does this affect our budget
and this a waste of our tax dollars??
The Select Board has decided that they alone have the power to hire/fire without any
feedback from taxpayers. We say create Search Committees that sit in on these issues and
let us control the process. The Board has shown some very poor judgment in the recent
past.
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