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Page 1 PRESPRT STD US POSTAGE PD PERMIT #2 UNDERHILL, VT VOLUME 7 • NO. 6 • Serving Bolton, Cambridge, Jericho, Underhill, Westford, and Jeffersonville, Vermont • September 18, 2008 Harvest Market announces Parade Marshals Ed and Betty Moore have been named marshals for the 34th annual Harvest Market parade. PHOTO BY TED TEDFORD The Old Fashioned Harvest Market, sponsored by the United Church of Underhill, is pleased to announce that Ed and Betty Moore have been chosen as this year’s Parade Marshals. Ed and Betty moved to Underhill full-time in 1967. Shortly after that, when the local Methodist and Congregational Churches lost their part-time pastor, Ed became involved in finding a way for the two churches to work together and hired a full-time pastor to serve both churches. In 1973 he was~part of a ministry representing both churches which met for a year and established an agreement to unify the two congregations. The “new” church purchased the Gallup property on Park Street, and Ed supervised a renovation for a parsonage. A few years later, Ed and Jim Nassau organized the work to raise the church and install a basement area for Sunday School classrooms, plus a kitchen and two bathrooms. During the intervening years, the Moores have helped install a parsonage study, donated a fire file to keep church records secure, and participated in many other helpful church “up-lifts.” To celebrate the church’s (Congregational) 200th anniversary in 2003, Betty compiled the church’s history using many of the records so carefully preserved in the fire file. Over the years, when they weren’t busy maintaining the church physically and spiritually and being active in town affairs, Betty sang with the church choir and Ed served as Sunday School Superintendent. Ed is particularly proud of the fact that his family’s band, Mr. Ed, has performed at every Harvest Market and will do so again this year .In the early days, Betty sang and their young sons played with the band. Their sons Tom and John still help Ed make that wonderful music! The United Church of Underhill is proud to recognize Betty and Ed Moore for the years (really decades) of service to the church. United Church announces Harvest Market Community Citizen The 34th Annual Old Fashioned Harvest Market, sponsored by the United Church of Underhill, has selected as this year’s Community Citizen Phil Jacobs of Underhill. Phil was born in Underhill, upstairs over the store operated by his parents on Park Street, and was raised there along with his sister and three brothers. His parents bought the store in 1948. Phil started working there at the age of 18, and bought the store from them in 1984. They celebrated 60 years in business this past April. Phil graduated from Mount Mansfield Union High School in Jericho and attended Champlain College. Phil and his wife Cindy raised their three children in this area, and their two daughters and three grandchildren still live here. Phil played soccer at MMU and Champlain College. He was an All-Metro player at MMU for three years and All-New England for two years. In 1976, Phil wanted to share his love of soccer with the area youth. He talked with Richard Crocker, then pastor of the United Church of Underhill, and they established the JerichoUnderhill Youth Soccer League. As his children grew, he moved his soccer interests to the local schools. In 1989, he coached freshman boys’ soccer at MMU, then took a couple years off. He went back in 1991 to coach JV soccer, then moved to boys’ varsity soccer in 1992 and continues to coach the MMU varsity team. During that time, the team has qualified for numerous play-off games and has won two championships. Patrons of Jacobs Family Market are always greeted with Phil’s slow smile and low-key demeanor. Now the next generation of Jacobs – Phil’s daughters – may greet you as you shop, and perhaps even a grandchild or two. Phil strives not only to provide the groceries you may need, but also a place to meet and greet your neighbors, hang up a poster about an up-coming event, directions for a lost driver, and a real affection for his town and his neighbors. Above is the main entry of Sweet house. The Cambridge Historical Society hosts Old Home Day at the Dodge Homestead on Route 108 South, Saturday and Sunday, October 4 and 5, from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM both days. Left - Arland Sweet. PHOTOS BY KATHY JOHNSON Sweet plans in Cambridge Historical Society’s future By Katherine Quimby Johnson Special to the Mountain Gazette It has been almost nine months since the Cambridge Historical Society (CHS) learned that they would receive the use of the Jeffersonville property belonging to the late Arlan Sweet. Prior to the conclusion of the probate process, the CHS board met and decided to hold the property for one year and then to assess the organization’s ability to continue holding it. When the CHS took possession in early September, the first task was to clean and cull. In one short week, Blossom Longe and a team of crack volunteers transformed the house, originally built in the 1860s, from a house filled with the clutter of a long life into something that was, “neat and ready to move into,” in the words of Joel Page, president of the society. Page spoke at the September 10 CHS meeting, when he also acknowledged the generosity of local businessman Dana Sweet, a nephew of the late Arlan, who donated a dumpster and its use to the historical society for the cleaning-out process. To help the society decide what to do with this historic property, Peggy Day Gibson, director of the Old Stone House Museum in Brownington, Vermont, shared the story of that institution and some of its activities. She talked about various educational activities that museum holds to connect students to the place where they live. Whether it is a week-long history-based summer camp or a Fall Harvest Festival, the Old Stone Museum’s programs for children aim to pass on traditional crafts, activities, and knowledge. “We want to get kids to appreciate the history of their area,” Day said. “It’s important to pass on this traditional stuff before everyone who knows how to do it is gone.” A registered 501(c)(3), (as is the Cambridge Historical Society), the Old Stone House Museum supplements the school, but is not formally associated with it. The Brownington museum also hosts a variety of adult education programs with similar connections to traditional activities—spinning, quilting, rug braiding, apple grafting. Gibson closed her remarks saying, “You guys could be successful, too. You want to be a service to the community.” As the meeting broke up, members discussed among themselves various possibilities for the Sweet house. David Spitz resigns as Ancient roads study – expensive, administrator in Jericho time consuming, overwhelming By Ted Tedford By Phyl Newbeck Special to the Mountain Gazette In 2006, the Vermont legislature passed Act 178, which created a new category of roads called “unidentified corridors.” Also known as ancient roads, these unmapped routes are legally existing rights of way that are not currently being utilized. Some used to lead to farms or houses, but the structures they served no longer exist and the roads have faded into the meadow or forest. Others were mapped, but never fully created. The existence of these roads can create legal issues if towns and/or landowners are unaware of their existence. Therefore, the legislature decided to resolve potential disputes by asking towns to delve deep into their history and find their ancient roads. To be considered an ancient road, the route in question must meet four criteria: it must have been legally established; it cannot appear on a town map prior to July 1, 2009; it is not clearly visible; and it is not currently a legal trail. Initially, under Act 178 municipalities had until July 1, 2009 to identify these roads or they would cease to exist, but the deadline has been extended to 2010. The five towns served by the Mountain Gazette have approached the task of identifying ancient roads in different ways. Probably furthest along in the process is the town of Underhill, which received a grant of $5000 to help with their mapping. With that money they hired Brad Holden, a town resident and surveyor by trade, who has been diligently going through all of the town’s Selectboard and Town Meeting minutes to pull out information pertaining to roads. Holden will take this data and prepare maps which show the unidentified corridors. Town Administrator Chris Murphy said there will be additional benefits to Holden’s work, such as learning the exact width of existing roads since the town lacks some of that information. Holden, who is donating half his time to the town, estimates that he has already spent 100 hours going through Town Meeting minutes and Selectboard minutes which, he notes, used to be called “orders of the Selectmen.” He started with volumes from the 1790s and has worked his way up to the present. Since there are no indexes, he has been skimming every page of the volumes, making copies of pages on which he saw any mention of a road or bridge. Those early minutes are all handwritten. “I’ve been stumbling along a little bit,” Holden said, “depending on who wrote the records.” It took Holden some time to adjust to some of the old writing where Ancient roads continued on page 9 Special to the Mountain Gazette Town Administrator David Spitz has resigned after two years and 10 months in the job. In a terse comment, Spitz said: “I think it is time to move on. There will be someone else in for the next budget cycle.” Spitz said he is “looking for other municipal jobs.” He said his last day on the job will be Oct. 3. “When I see what manager’s do, it’s a burn out job,” said Selectman Tim Nulty. He said he thinks Spitz is leaving because of his being close to retirement. He said the Select Board will “scrabble around for an advertisement the Board used when it looked for a replacement for former Interim Administrator Bert Moffat of St. George. Spitz was appointed administrator by the Select Board effective Jan 1, 2006, succeeding Moffat. He had succeeded Administrator Cyndi Humphrey, who resigned Dec. 2, 2005. She had served the town for 20 years in various roles. Although he had “officially” retired, Moffat worked on special projects for the town. He is now interim town manager in Randolph where he served many years ago as full-time manager. Bob Scudero, candidate for VT legislature representing Underhill, Jericho, and Bolton Bob and his wife Theo have been Underhill residents since 1983, 25 years. They have two daughters and four grandchildren ages 6, 8, 11, and 14. The candidate has been active in the Underhill community by serving on several committees and boards for almost 10 years. Bob is an IBM retiree and is currently the sole proprietor of a small business. Scudero has been a very active advocate for efficiency in education and lower school property taxes. He and several like-minded taxpayers successfully petitioned to obtain a special election for the Australian ballot on school budget votes. Today, the voters of Underhill, the Underhill I.D., and Mount Mansfield Union districts in the Chittenden East Supervisory Union have the privilege of voting by Australian ballot for their school budgets. This also allows a school budget vote by absentee ballot. Bob’s efforts were Scudero continued on page 13 Page 2 News Briefs Boys donate to Locks Of Love Crick and Justin Busby, VSP/Williston, conducted a motor vehicle stop on Keith Addis, 33, Bolton, VT, southbound on Interstate 89, Williston. Addis’ driver’s license was under criminal suspension and there was an active warrant for his arrest. Addis was taken into custody and processed for the criminal suspension. He was then transported to the Chittenden County Correctional Facility on the warrant, and will appear in Chittenden District Court on October 21, 2008. (Case #08A104146) COURT REPORT August, 11, 2008, Michael Chamberlain, 30, Jericho, VT, charged with operation with licensed suspended in Milton, VT on February 12, 2008; pleaded guilty; sentenced to 14 to 15 days. August 27, 2008, Ayla Osgood, 19, Underhill, VT, charged with DUI, first offense, in Milton, VT on July 20, 2008; pleaded guilty; fined $200, sentenced to one to three years suspended, probation. Area road work Silas Goldman and his friend Ben Jiron cut their hair and donated it to Locks of Love. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED In September 2007, on the first day of second grade, Silas Goldman had a buzz cut. One year later, on the first day of third grade, he had enough hair to donate it to Locks Of Love, an organization that takes donated hair to make wigs for children going through chemotherapy. He was inspired when several girls at the Underhill Central School donated their hair last year. On Wednesday, September 3, he and his friend Ben Jiron, who is considering donating his hair as well, went to the “All about Hair” Salon where they made and cut off four six-inch braids. What a transformation! POLICE REPORT Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 2:16 PM, VSP Trooper Michael Kamerling, VSP/Williston/Lamoille County, reports that Jamie Tallman, 30, Jeffersonville, VT, driving a 2005 Toyota Tundra in clear, sunny conditions, pulled out from Mann’s Meadow onto Church St., Jeffersonville, and into the path of Anthony Julianelle, 58, Underhill, VT, who was riding a Kona bicycle on Church Street. Julianelle, who was wearing a helmet, received bumps bruises and cuts. He was taken by Cambridge Rescue to Copley Hospital, Morrisville, VT for treatment. Tallman, who was not wearing a seat belt, was uninjured. The Toyota’s passenger side fender and the front wheel of the bicycle were damaged. (Case #08A103944) Monday, September 1, 2008 at 9:15 PM, Trooper Shaffer, Vermont State Police/Williston Barracks, reported that Michael Martell, 29, Jeffersonville, VT was initially arrested for disorderly conduct after VSP troopers found him cursing and causing a scene outside a residence on Church Street in Jeffersonville, VT. Martell was transported to VSP/Lamoille Outpost where, while in custody, he exposed himself several times to two troopers. Martell was transported to the St. Johnsbury Correctional Center and detained as an incapacitated person. Martell was cited to appear October 28, 2008 in Lamoille District Court on charges of Lewd and Lascivious Conduct, Disorderly Conduct. (Case #08A103977) Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 6:17 PM, VSP Troopers Cari Interstate 89 – Work on southbound and northbound I-89 between Richmond and Colchester continues with a heavy presence of construction operations in the northbound lanes. Work will be done Sunday-Thursday between 7:00 PM – 6:00 AM with occasional Friday night work when necessary. Motorists should expect traffic delays due to alternate lane closures, and should use extreme caution while driving in the work zone. This projected is expected to continue through October. Richmond – The Bridge Street Iron Truss Bridge over the Winooski River is closed to all traffic. The timeframe for repairs to reopen the bridge remains uncertain at this time. Commuters must seek alternate routes, including U.S. Rt. 2 and Cochran Road. Join Underhill Recreation comittee The Underhill Recreation Committee is looking for dynamic individuals who are interested in creating and maintaining recreation opportunities for our community members. If you have kids or are a kid at heart, then consider joining the Rec Committee to work towards making Underhill an even more fun place to live! If interested, please contact Committee Chair Tom Lee, 899-3016 or [email protected]. Mountain Gazette • September 18, 2008 UNDERHILL-JERICHO FIRE DEPARTMENT By Kitty Clark EMERGENCY CALLS Sunday, August 31, 10:52 PM – Responded to an accident at VT Rt. 117 and Skunk Hollow Rd., Jericho, with injury. Tuesday, September 2, 10:10 AM – EMS call with Essex Rescue, Meadow Lane, Underhill. Tuesday, September 2, 4:34 PM – Responded to an accident in the area of 9 VT Rt. 15, Jericho, no injury. Monday, September 8, 9:30 AM – EMS call with Essex Rescue, Varney Rd., Jericho. Monday, September 8, 12:17 PM – EMS call with Essex Rescue, Jeri Hill Lane, Jericho. Wednesday, September 10, 9:26 AM – Responded to Mount Mansfield Union High School for an activated fire alarm. Monday, September 1 – Our 53rd Annual Labor Day Chicken Barbeque was held at the Browns River Middle School. Thank you to all those who attended and helped to make this year’s dinner a big success. Half of the profit made from the dinner will be presented to the Ross Perri family. A big thanks to Bill Wetherbee and his crew for cooking 1000 chickens – they were so delicious! September 2, the regular Tuesday night Maintenance Drill was held at both stations. September 9, Tuesday night drill was held which included training on Drafting and Pumping, this was held at the Underhill Town Pond. Apprentice training began with three new members: Drew Stevens, Travis Hale, and Chet Baker. Welcome aboard! The UJFD is planning to hold an Open House at our station in Underhill on Saturday, October 11. So mark your calendars and plan to attend so you can meet the volunteers who respond to your emergencies. SAFETY MESSAGE: PREVENT HOME FIRES Smokers should smoke outside of the home. Encourage smokers to smoke outside; provide large, deep, sturdy ashtrays; keep matches and lighters in a locked cabinet out of the reach of children. Smoking is a leading cause of fire deaths. Smoking outside will prevent a fire from being started in the home by a discarded cigarette. Mount Mansfield Unitarian Universalist Knitters make afghan for C.O.T.S. Fellowship site work nearly completed Beginning in September, the Westford Knitters Group is colThe site for the new Mount Mansfield Unitarian Universalist Fellowship has changed. The large trees that framed Mrs. B’s Barn are gone to make way for the parking lot, soon to be filled with parishioners. Site work is nearly completed. A boiler is scheduled to go into the home of the Mount Mansfield Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, a spiritual group now meeting at the Jericho Elementary School every second and fourth Sunday. Services should begin in the building in late November. All are welcome to the services, which begin at 9:30 AM Sunday mornings and include classes for children of all ages. The schedule for the upcoming services is: September 28, The Spirituality of 12-step recovery, Dusty Kemp; October 12, Despair, a luxury, Roddy Cleary, a retired minister of the Burlington UU Society; October 26, Connection with a larger (UU) world, Dana Baron; November 9, Covenants large and small, Elz Curtis, former RE director of the Burlington UU Society. lecting afghan pieces for a Warm Up America afghan to give to C.O.T.S. in Burlington this winter. We are hoping to at least finish one afghan, 49 pieces, from our local group by the end of December. We welcome all area knitters in the community to contribute squares to the C.O.T.S. afghan project. If you would like any more information please contact: [email protected] or 343-0165. Collection boxes will be available from September 1-November 30 at the Westford Library on VT Rt. 128 in Westford, Phoenix Books in the Essex Shoppes and Cinema, and at Kaleidoscope Yarns, Essex Junction. C.O.T.S. is a non-profit agency that provides emergency and temporary shelter to those who need assistance in the Burlington, VT area. They also accept monetary donations and donations of personal care and baby items. For more information, please see their website at www.cotsonline.org or call 864-7402. Mountain Gazette • September 18, 2008 Page 3 Community Columns A Look Around Town A View from the Center By Brenda Boutin & Sara Riley Mountain Gazette Staff At last, the weather we wait for all year: autumn, with its crystal blue skies, occasional puffy white clouds, crisp dry air, and less-crowded roads (at least during school hours). Waiting for the sound of geese, high above, departing for southern havens along with hummingbirds and songbirds, leaving fields and yards to be dominated by the raucous blue jays and bold crows. With the Winooski River bridge out in Richmond, I tried both the upstream and downstream options. Upstream: Cochran Rd., the broad, clear, fine new bridge in Jonesville, and U.S. Rt. 2. Downstream: up to Faye’s Corner, Kenyon Road to U.S. Rt. 2 and the truss bridge there near the interstate. I refer to Kenyon as “the Dark and Scary Road” but Brenda’s kids call it the Nice Nature Road. I don’t concede the point; I’ve driven that road in dark, icy, snowy and/or wet winter and/or mud season conditions. It ain’t pretty, or safe, and that’s if you don’t meet another vehicle coming the other way. However, many many thanks to the Richmond road crew for the excellent new grading that was done. That truss bridge on U.S. Rt. 2 near the I-89 entrance: isn’t it the same design, construction, and vintage as the Bridge St. bridge in Richmond village? It looks it. Anyone else nervous? As always, looking forward to Harvest Market. There are folks there, usually selling cheese, who moved out of state over ten years back – but they return every year to work the Country Store tent and catch up with old neighbors and friends. You will see just about everybody you know at Harvest Market. And (long, funny story) it’s where I finally found my husband, right there in the Book Nook, after I’d told myself to stop being so foolish, no more seeking, just get books and go home. Gotta love Harvest Market. Be there. Everyone else will be! This is the last edition of the Gazette with Sara as main news collector, copy editor, proof reader (sometimes proof-oopser, sorry…), and sometime-writer and -photographer. I’ll be working out of town full time for the first time in years. It’s a change I am looking forward to while simultaneously anticipating that I’ll miss the paper and Brenda’s humor and being in town all day, every day. I’m having trouble letting go of some things – I’ll be working on the candidates’ forum the Mountain Gazette runs each election season; I’ve been rolling an editorial around in my head (okay, it’s mostly a rerun of the “we are one people, it’s time we started acting like it” piece from ’04) – and I guess if my camera finds something newsworthy, I’ll send it in. It’s been grand. I love this little paper, with its unapologetic small-town focus: town news locally reported, events, local businesses and people, schools, scouts, activities. Non-partisan. “All the news that fits – and sometimes even if it doesn’t!” We really aim to inform and please. Live small; live long, and prosper. By J. Harrison L. Heidel Special to the Mountain Gazette The first frost of late summer/early fall arrived in the Center this morning, September 11, 2008. We covered the tomato vines with sheets at dusk last evening at our house. In the face of my last column here, which bemoaned the plant’s inability to give up some ripe fruit, we carried away five or six ripening tomatoes after the sheets were in place and a few very early plans for next year’s garden were considered. The days will become shorter and seem to thin out now. We are reminded how wrong we were to believe that the warm days of summer would not cease. Summer seems finished, and all it has delighted and befriended must make ready to say farewell. Our conversation at home now focuses on when to put the outdoor furniture in the cellar, should we or should we not wear a sweater/jacket some mornings, should the chimney have been cleaned? The two cords of firewood we ordered in June should arrive anytime now. In spite of all the “fall is about here” talk, I was caught off guard this morning. Ready to go and seated in the car for the commute to town, I turned on the windshield wipers only to hear them drag across ice, rather than clear the windshield of dew. In a flash my mind’s eye tried to picture where an ice scraper could be found in the car, and no, I did not consider using a credit/debit card as an alternative. “Maybe if I just spray some wiper fluid on it,” I said aloud. Although the spray cleared the thin ice, I knew right away it is time to stop talking about the close proximity wintriness and make ready. I know that my talk about summer’s end has ticked off a few folks, but I suppose what I’m really speaking of lately is endings and beginnings and how they can overlap and get lost in one another, until it’s too late to recognize the grace within the transitions of life. At the Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival last Saturday, I wasn’t surprised to come across a working dog demonstration. Actually I was both happy and a bit melancholy to find several good border collies there, with their handlers putting them to their task. Breathlessly, I watched dog, and sheep, and handler, anticipating each command before it was offered to the dog, knowing the dog already knew which way to move; dog eyeing sheep, sheep eyeing dog. “Come by, away to me, there now, down… that’ll do,” are not phrases I use anymore, since I set aside sheep and dog. Some years ago, I had a good relationship with a fine border collie, Beck. Once out of the sheep business, I gave Beck to a fellow herder who allowed her to carry on what she was all about until she was too old to keep the flock hers. That wasn’t until a couple of days before she passed away. I couldn’t watch the dogs for too long. It was too much like watching someone I cared for very much ignoring me, now holding the hand of another, going away, and paying me no mind. In the spring of our lives with all those beginnings, we are so full of intentions. Observing the endings, like fall’s reckoning of our summer’s joy, fulfillment seems short-lived. But I’m ready to look away from summer and its determination to go away. The trees will thin their canopy and fiery maples will brighten the woods; familiar things are made new. Time will shorten and the sun will head south for the winter on the heels of those who flee our hills hoping to prolong its warmth and summer. Farewell to you both. Our days together were delightful. I’ll watch for you to come by again. J. Harrison L. Heidel is an Episcopal priest in Underhill, lives in Underhill Center, and writes about rural life. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Inn & Afternoon Tea – Insurance – KEITH INSURANCE AGANCY Serving your Personal and Business Insurance needs since 1965 VT Rt. 15, Jericho • 899-2323 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Accounting Service – Financial Planning – BILLING Too busy working and running your business to get those statements out in a timely fashion? Accounts Receivable • Accounts Payable A little less work you would have to do. (18 years experience) Newspaper – The Mountain Gazette Now accepting new clients: Beth Gordon 899-2535 email: [email protected] At the corner of Park St. and VT Rt. 15 P.O. Box 176, Underhill, VT 05489 (802) 899-4431 Fax: (802) 899-4141 Bed & Breakfast – email: [email protected] website: www.mountaingazetteofvermont.com Next issue: October 2 • Deadline: September 25 Letters Policy Letters: maximum 400 words; one letter per writer, per calendar month. Must be signed for attribution, with writer’s address and phone. Letters accepted by mail or email. Photography – Bookstore – Sewing – Education – Mike Audet Certified Master Tutor 725 VT Route 15 Underhill, VT 05489 (802) 899-3235 Specializing In Basic Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Science, Spelling, And Grammar Instruction Florist – Irish Family Farm & Florist 899-3820 226 VT Rte. 15 Jericho, VT Page 4 Richmond News / Art / Music / Theater PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Laurie Hill of Richmond, VT, a mortgage loan officer with Spruce Mortgage Inc. of Burlington, VT, has earned the designation of certified mortgage professional from the Vermont Mortgage Bankers Association. The designation reflects the completion of years of experience in the mortgage industry and extensive educational and professional accomplishments established by the Vermont MBA. Hill has worked for more than 10 years at Spruce Mortgage. RICHMOND FREE LIBRARY The book for discussion in October will be Exile by Richard Patterson. The informal meeting will be held Monday, October 13 at 7:30 PM in the library. As always, multiple copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk about three weeks before the meeting. Annemieke Spoelstra will accompany singer Margot Button on piano, on Sunday September 28 at 3:00 PM. The type of music is Gypsy songs with music by Brahms, Dvorak, and Vaughn Williams. The concert will be held in the Community Room and all are welcome to attend. Pianist Cody Michaels will be playing a classical impressionist concert on Sunday, October 4 at 4:00 PM. His most recent CD is entitled Autumn Suite. The concert will be held in the Community Room and all are welcome to attend. The next Open Mic has a tentative date of Friday, October 17. The Champlain Valley Folk Festival will hold a benefit concert in the Community Room on Saturday, October 18 at 5:00 PM. All are welcome to attend. Unfortunately, the library has had some security problems during the last few months and they seem to be escalating. We have had money and equipment stolen, equipment damaged, and a break-in attempt. We hope everyone will help the library by keeping an extra close lookout for any unusual activities, both inside and outside of the library. Thank-you. Please be sure to join us for the 27th anniversary of Banned Books Week, September 27-October 4. The American Library Association states that Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to choose or the freedom to express one’s opinion, even if that opinion might be con- sidered unorthodox or unpopular, and stresses the importance of ensuring the availability of those unorthodox or unpopular viewpoints to all who wish to read them. As the Intellectual Freedom Manual (ALA, 7th edition) states: “Intellectual freedom can exist only where two essential conditions are met: first, that all individuals have the right to hold any belief on any subject and to convey their ideas in any form they deem appropriate; and second, that society makes an equal commitment to the right of unrestricted access to information and ideas regardless of the communication medium used, the content of the work, and the viewpoints of both the author and receiver of information. Freedom to express oneself through a chosen mode of communication, including the Internet, becomes virtually meaningless if access to that information is not protected. Intellectual freedom implies a circle, and that circle is broken if either freedom of expression or access to ideas is stifled.” Come in and see our display for Banned Books Week, choose a banned book from the official list, and read it! SPORTS CHSC: sign-up for spring soccer Camel’s Hump Soccer Club (CHSC) sign-ups for the Spring League will take place on Tuesday, October 14 and Wednesday, October 15, from 5:30 – 7:30 PM in the lobby at Camel’s Hump Middle School in Richmond. The club, which operates under the guidelines of the Vermont Soccer League (VSL) and parent organization, US Youth Soccer, administers a co-ed team for the eight and under (U8) age group as well as teams for boys and girls in the U10, U12, and U14 age groups. Residents of Richmond, Huntington, Bolton, and Jericho Center are eligible to participate with the club. Parents having questions prior to the registration dates can contact Debbie Knakal, 434-4864 or [email protected] or Marjorie Fay, 434-6633 or [email protected]. COURT REPORT August 14, 2008, Silas Wells, 18, Richmond, VT, charged with unlawful mischief greater than $1000, felony, in Middlebury, VT on February 11, 2008; amended to unlawful mischief $250 or less, misdemeanor; pleaded guilty; sentenced to two to four months, consecutive, suspended but 20 days, probation; charged with aggravated vehicle operation without owner’s consent, felony, in Middlebury, VT on February 11, 2008; amended to vehicle operation without owner’s consent, misdemeanor; pleaded guilty; sentenced to two to four months, consecutive, suspended but 10 days, probation; charged with petty larceny $900 or less in Middlebury, VT, on February 11, 2008; pleaded guilty; sentenced to two to four months, suspended but 20 days, probation. August 22, 2008, Susan Pollock, 48, Richmond, VT, charged with careless or negligent operation of a vehicle in Richmond, VT, on May 1, 2008; pleaded not guilty; sentenced deferred for one year; charged with violation of conditions of release in Richmond, VT, on June 1, 2008; pleaded no contest; sentence deferred for one year. August 22, 2008, Christopher Carter, 18, Richmond, VT, charged with domestic assault in Richmond, VT, on March 27, 2008; amended to simple assault; pleaded guilty; sentence deferred two years. AREA WORSHIP SERVICES CAL VAR Y EPISCOP AL CHUR CH CALV ARY EPISCOPAL CHURCH A loving, caring Christian community, living and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with our neighbors.” VT Rt. 15 Jericho Sunday Worship Service 9:30 AM Reverend J. Harrison L. Heidel, Rector Karen Floyd, Parish Administrator, 899-2326 www.calvarychurchvt.org CO VEN ANT COMMUNITY CHUR CH COVEN VENANT CHURCH “Come as You Are” VT Rt. 15 between Jericho and Essex Center Pastor Peter Norland, 879-4313 Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 AM; Adult Sunday School 8:45 - 9:45AM Children’s Worship/Sunday School: K-6, 10:00 AM Opportunities for Commmunity Service, Family Events, Youth and Adult Groups; Handicapped Accessible [email protected] – www.jerichocovenantchurch.org GOOD SHEPHERD L UTHERAN CHUR CH (EL CA) LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) 273 VT Rt. 15 - between Jericho and Underhill Rev. Dagmar Rosenberg, Pastor - 899-3932 Sunday Worship 9:00 AM - Nursery provided Sunday School for all ages - 10:30 AM [email protected] www.GoodShepherdJericho.org ONGREGA TION AL CHUR JERICHO C CONGREGA ONGREGATION TIONAL CHURCH CH On the Green in Jericho Center Pastor Peter Anderson and Youth Pastor Glenn Carter Worship Services at 8:00 and 11:00 AM – Nursery care provided No Sunday School until September Call for youth group time and location Signing for the deaf upon request 899-4911; [email protected]; www.jccvt.org JERICHO UNITED METHODIST CHUR CH CHURCH “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors” VT Rt. 15, Jericho (next to Town Hall) Rev. Charlie Yang, Pastor, 899-4288, [email protected]. Sunday Worship Service,9:00 AM; Children’s Sunday School, 9:00 AM Youth Group, Saturday 6:00 PM; Bible Study, Tuesdays, 7:00 PM www.troyconference.org/jumc or [email protected] No job is too small …and no effort is ever spared. We will never say “No Thanks,” to your small carpentry, woodworking or repair jobs. Traditional skills and work ethic Senior Discounts General Carpentry ADA Accessibility Alterations Village Carpentry & Woodworking Jericho • 899-4209 MOUNT MANSFIELD UNIT ARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELL OWSHIP UNITARIAN FELLO A Liberal Spiritual Community P.O. Box 150, Jericho, VT 05465 phone 899-5219 ~ website www.mmuuf.org We gather at 9:30 AM at the Jericho Elementary School on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of September-June beginning Sunday, September 14, 2008 for worship, reflection, growth, and support. All are welcome. Y FULL GOSPEL CHUR CH UNITED CHRISTIAN ASSEMBL CHURCH ASSEMBLY 100 Raceway Rd., Jericho, VT 05465 Pastor Mike Murray – 899-2949, Monday-Friday Sunday Worship 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Nursery and Sunday School available Youth Fellowship Sunday nights, 6:00 – 8:00 PM Area Home Fellowships, Thursdays, 7:00 PM [email protected] www.unitedchristianassembly.org UNITED CHUR CH OF UNDERHILL CHURCH “Welcoming, Worshipping, Working for God” At the Green on Route 15 ~ Rev. Kevin Goldenbogen ~ 899-1722 www.unitedchurchofunderhill.com Sunday Worship and Sunday School: 10:30 AM Micah’s Men’s Breakfast 7:30 AM third Saturday Nursery provided; Mission and service programs offered Mountain Gazette • September 18, 2008 ART / MUCIS / THEATER ART Allure of Rocks is the title of two new shows, one at the Emile A. Gruppe Gallery featuring photography by Michelle Colling and colored pencil and fiber pieces by Dianne Shullenberger; the other show is at the Dianne Shullenberger Gallery featuring local photographers’ renditions of rocks. Opening receptions for both shows is Sunday, October 5 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM. The shows will run through November 9. The public is invited. Michelle’s work features a collection of photographs of Browns River rocks: erosion reveals crystal caverns in granite hosts, resembling contemplative faces in conversation; rocks as stand-ins for fields and mountains with surfaces made smooth by seasons of waters high and low. Dianne’s colored pencil and fiber works capture the patterns and texture of the rocks while maintaining the spirit of the rock in its landscape. Chris Cleary of On the Rocks will display some pieces at the Emile A. Gruppe Gallery for the opening. Also on display throughout the month, at each gallery will be works from children from Jericho Elementary School Eric Barker’s third grade class, Chris Gluck’s after school art program and Beth Barndt’s children’s art program. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery is located at 22 Barber Farm Road Jericho (802)899 3211. Dianne Shullenberger Gallery is located at 228 Nashvillle Road, Jericho (802) 899 4993. Many members of the Essex Art League will be displaying their works at several venues during September and October. A wide sampling of the league members’ expressions of Autumn Glow will be at the Phoenix Book Store and Café in Essex Junction. At Given Health Care Center, Williston, Jennifer Fay, Rosalie and Bill Allard, Hattie Saville, and Nini Crane will be showing pieces. Lorraine Hislop will have some of her works at the Essex Town Offices. Through October 31 at the Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, works by Caroline Brown, Kathy Berry Bergeron, Lucia Chu, Suzanne Clark, Dianna Dunn, Margaret Maffin, Donna Owens, Hattie Saville, and Ken Tefft. Murals by EAL member Libby Davidson are a permanent feature of the museum. On display at the Flour Shop, VT Rt. 15, Underhill, Chris Gluck’s art works constructed from natural materials. Also, her students’ animal creations from natural materials are on sale as cards and prints, to benefit the Jericho Underhill Park District. At Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville: New England Plein Air Painters in Vermont, the annual exhibition of a group of 21 New England painters who paint outside in natural light, through Sunday, October 26. Free and open to the public. Bryan has announced the winners of its annual Land and Light painting exhibition; through September 21. Bryan Memorial Gallery, 180 Main St., Jeffersonville is open daily, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. For information, www.bryangallery.org or 644-5100. Downtown Johnson Outdoor Sculpture Show, through October 26. Visitors are welcome to walk the streets of downtown Johnson to view a variety of sculptures. Maps illustrated by Kate Westcott with the list of all sculpture sites will be available at participating locations and at www.townofjohnson.com. For information, contact Leila Bandar, 730-3114 or [email protected], or Lea Kilvadyova, 635-2611 or [email protected]. At Helen Day Art Center through November 22, Made in China: Chinese Contempory Art. Open the door to exploring contemporary Chinese culture, philosophy, and art. For information on schedules and program, www.helenday.com. Third Thursdays Gallery Evenings in Stowe continues with 11 Stowe galleries open until 9:00 PM, October 16. Maps and details are available at www.stowegalleries.com, and at particiArt / Music / Theater continued on page 5 Great Kids Shoes Brooks running shoes, Vasque multi-sport, Merrell sport and casual, Teva performance shoes and baby moccasins and many more. Professional fitting. Cash, Checks and Debit cards gladly accepted. Mountain Gazette • September 18, 2008 Art / Music / Theater / Cinematic Wanderings Art / Music / Theater continuned from page 4 Zolidis. An extremely talented group of actors attempts to portray all 209 original Brothers Grimm fairy tales into one giant story. Throughout this comedic event you will encounter familiar characters such as Little Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and the Frog Prince. For ages 10 and up. Wednesday-Saturday, October 9, 10, and 11, 7:30 PM and Sunday, October 12, 2:00 PM, The Westford Brick Meeting House, VT Rt. 128, Westford. Tickets: $10 adults, $8 seniors, children 12 and under. For tickets and information, contact Jennifer, 879-2867, [email protected], or www.fctcvt.org. pating galleries. Firehouse Gallery exhibition, Cast On, Bind Off – a solo exhibition of Vermont artist Carol MacDonald, opening Friday, September 26 and running through Wednesday, November 1. MacDonald examines the tradition of knitting through a variety of printmaking techniques. For information, 865-7166. The Fleming Museum has opened a touring collection of Tibetan Art from the Rubin Museum in New York City, titled Buddha in Paradise. This exhibition of richly colored tangka paintings and exquisite sculpture ranging from the 13th-20th century examines Buddhist conceptions of paradise as well as illustrating ideas and beliefs that have endured for thousands of years. MUSIC Call to artists: local singing groups or musicians who may be interested in performing holiday music at University Mall may inquire with Marketing Coordinator Jamie Polli, 863-1066 x11 or [email protected]. Young Tradition Showcase, Friday, September 19, 7:30 PM, Flynn Space, Burlington; donation at the door suggested. For information, [email protected], www.myspace.com/ youngtradition or 849-6968. The MMU Friends of Music presents a Come As You Were evening, for all people who love to dance. Joe Levesque and his Big Band will provide dance music on Friday, October 10 at 7:00 PM in the MMU gym for a night filled with music, food, and fun. A silent auction is being planned. Come have fun, have your photo taken dance eat and most importantly enjoy the evening with other supporters of the Mount Mansfield Music Department. Tuesdays – Open Mic, 9:00 – 11:00 PM, Smuggler’s Notch Inn, Jeffersonville, 644-6765. Wednesdays – NIPs-West Open Potluck and Songs/Dance Tunes Session, Moshe’s house, Essex, first and third Wednesdays; contact Moshe 879-0876 or www.groups.yahoo.com/NIPS-West. Open Mic, 8:00 PM, Overtime Saloon, St. Albans; www.overtimesaloon.com. Thursdays – Open Mic, 8:00 PM – midnight, Village Tavern, Jeffersonville. Saturdays – Acoustic music session, 1:00 – 4:00 PM, Foothills Bakery, Fairfax The Vermont Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 15th annual Made in Vermont Music Festival this fall, playing in 10 special venues across the state from September 25-October 5. The popular music tour promises a colorful program to complement Vermont’s glorious foliage season. The tour includes a nearby venue on Friday, September 26 – Johnson, Johnson State College Dibden Center for the Arts, 7:30 PM. Tickets: adults $22; age 65 and older $18; VT State College faculty and staff, students, and under 18, $12; VSC students $6. For information or tickets, call the Flynn Regional Box Office, 863-5966, VSO website www.vso.org, or (800) 876-9293, ext. 10. The 2008/2009 VSO Masterworks Series is the beginning of a two-year celebration of the VSO’s 75th anniversary. The season will present “Music of Our Time,” featuring music composed exclusively during the VSO’s lifetime. All held on Saturday nights at the Flynn Center in Burlington. Concerts begin at 8:00 PM; free pre-concert discussion at 7:00 PM. For information or tickets, 8635966. THEATRE Champlain Theatre presents Paula Vogel’s How I Learned to Drive, a poignant, disturbing, often funny memory play about survival and moving forward. Learning how to drive is a metaphor for navigating life. The main character Li’L Bit, now 40-something, takes us on a guided tour of her disturbing youth, remembering how she learned to drive through a world fraught with danger, including molestation, to finally take ownership of the driver’s seat. September 25-27, 8:00 PM, Alumni Auditorium, Champlain College. Tickets $15 at the door. Mature language and content; not suitable for young audiences. The Fairfax Community Theatre Company presents its 45th production, The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon written by Don CINEMATIC WANDERINGS By Luke Mindell Special to the Mountain Gazette Generation Kill Between 2001 and 2008, David Simon, Ed Burns, a handful of stellar TV writers and novelists, and a host of world-class actors plunged headlong into what they call “the decaying American city.” Set in Baltimore MD, HBO’s The Wire examined the interconnected failings of every major city institution with unparalleled complexity. Now, as fans of The Wire settle into the depression of losing the best show on television (maybe of all time), Simon and Burns have set their sights on the war in Iraq. Well, I am happy to report, that to that canvas they bring the same scope, uncompromising vision, genuine anger, and pitch-perfect ear for tragic irony that made The Wire the masterpiece it was. The new project is called Generation Kill. It is a seven-part HBO mini-series based on a book by Rolling Stone writer Evan Wright, who traveled with the Marines’ 1st Reconnaissance Battalion. 1st Recon was the so-called “tip of the spear,” the first boots on the ground in Iraq. The story takes place in those opening stages of the war and covers only a short 1983 period of time. This is pre-“mission accomplished” Iraq, so there are few American casualties. Generation Kill isn’t about the horrors and insanity of war. It’s about the men who fight it. It’s certainly not a liberal hatchet job against the administration or the decision to go to war in Iraq. Generation Kill looks at modern American war-making, the way that The Wire looked at the decaying American city. It is a study of institutional failures and individuals’ inability to enact change, or even to do their jobs with enough autonomy to be effective. It also tackles the ancient “warrior mentality” in its modern context. It explores what happens when young men go to war after growing up on a steady diet of war movies and violent video games. Generation Kill takes place during the first few weeks of the invasion, so there are few American casualties, and no roadside bombs. It tackles the irony and contradictions of the American soldier psychology. Certain soldiers take pride in not knowing anything about the political, cultural, or moral aspects of the war. When someone calls Embroidery Screen Printing Promotional Products Business Logos Teams • Schools Reunions • Weddings 11,000 Page 5 attention to the fact that no “WMDs” were found in Iraq and questions the motivations for the war, one soldier makes a deceptively simple statement: “We‘re here to kill people.” He, of course, is both very wrong and very right. The point of the war is, depending on whom you believe, either about spreading democracy, getting cheap oil, or funding the military industrial complex. For a grunt, however, do they need to know more about the war than “We’re here to kill people”? Maybe not. The other side of the American soldier is also well represented in a platoon leader who is everything that a soldier could ever be – smart, educated, skilled in combat and strategy, and knowledgeable about the Iraqi culture. He represents the real tragic irony though, because everything he brings to the battlefield is subject to uninformed, constantly changing, often contradictory guidelines from his commanders who are not in the field. For fans of The Wire, Generation Kill is a perfect follow up to that series, blending anger at the way things are with hope for the way things could be. But in a larger sense, Generation Kill is a fresh look at a very old subject. Throughout seven plus hours, we come to understand the people who fight while wearing the American uniform. Who they are and why they fight is often very different from what we’d expect, and even from one another. But for everything we learn about these men, so much more remains a mystery. That is what keeps the series so compelling. Those of us who would never think of going to war as a life option can’t really understand those who do. When we hear the soldiers tear into “peace loving hippies” who are “probably from Vermont,” we see that the opposite is also true. Thanks to people like Evan Wright, David Simon, and Ed Burns, we come closer to understanding how the other side lives, and it’s fascinating. 2008 Page 6 Mountain Gazette • September 18, 2008 Health / People Is your spine in line? Spine In Line/Feel Fine was a joke line in chiropractic school. But there is truth in the comment; it is the basic premise of chiropractic. Just as your car has an ideal alignment, so does your body. The central nervous system is composed of the brain and the spinal cord. The vertebral column and cranium (skull) is the avenue through which information leaves and is received by the central nervous system. This is why chiropractors adjust the spine and cranium. By improving alignment of these articulations, we can optimize function, comfort, and health. Many things influence how your body is aligned. Posture is important. In my yoga class, each class reviews ideal alignment in “Mountain” Pose (a.k.a Tadasana). Optimal alignment begins with the feet. Weight should be evenly balanced between right and left, front and back. Knees should be slightly bent, not locked. Pelvis should be tucked under (imagine having a heavy dragon tail) and centered over knees and feet. The trunk should be elongated, shoulders should be relaxed and centered over the pelvis, knees, and feet. Finally the head should be balanced on top with chin parallel to the floor. Maintaining proper alignment in posture allows the body to move in the ways it was designed. This also is the most efficient, therefore conserving energy. Poor ergonomics also affect alignment. Be aware of your workspace. Information on proper setup for work space is readily available (you can contact me if you want). Remember to bend and lift properly: knees bent and weight held close to body, twist with the whole body turning, not just your upper half. Sometimes, despite how well you behave, you may have a slip or injury. It is important to get this resolved as quickly as pos- sible. Injuries are easier to treat early on before their pattern gets established and becomes detrimental. Even without injury the body can become misaligned. This is why chiropractors often suggest periodic visits. It is the same as the dentist who does not wait until you have gum erosion or a cavity to suggest a visit. So be well, take optimal care of yourself, and think alignment! Mary H. Kintner, D.C., R.N., is a chiropractor and nutritional consultant practicing in Jericho. Guest instructor to offer yoga Cool Moon Yoga welcomes special guest instructor Tiffany Pfieffer, who will lead a six-week series in Integral Yoga®. Tiffany moved to New York City to pursue music in 2002. She began living a yogic lifestyle under the guidance of the Integral Yoga Institute and its founder, Swami Satchidananda. She earned her beginning, intermediate, and prenatal teacher certifications from IYI’s prestigious Yoga Teacher Training Program. She happily relocated to Vermont in summer 2008 in an effort to live a more sustainable life in rhythm with nature. Tiffany leads her classes with the intention to inspire self-healing, so that students may find true contentment and purpose. Tiffany will be teaching classes at several locations this fall. For more information, go online to www.coolmoonyoga.com or call Julie at 343-0165. CAMPUS HONORS BEAUTY =The following local area students were selected for the 20082009 academic year as Resident Assistants for the Office of Student Life at Saint Michael’s College, Colchester: Joayn Fleury, daughter of Bernard and Sheryl Fleury of Westford, VT, is a senior psychology major. Fleury graduated from Bellows Free AcademyFairfax. Ethan Murphy, son of Richard and Constance Murphy of Underhill, VT, is a senior information systems major. Murphy graduated from Mount Mansfield Union High School. Eliza Giroux, daughter of Robert Giroux and Lesley Ryan of Jeffersonville, VT, is a sophomore classics major. Giroux graduated from Lamoille Union High School. Robert Norris Prescott of Cambridge, VT was awarded a Bach- Full Service Hair Salon for Men, Women & Children DENT AL C ARE DENTAL CARE Tues. 8:00-7:00, Wed. 8:00 - 7:00, Thurs. 8:00 - 3:30, Fri. 8:00 - 6:00, Sat. 7:30 - 12:00 Walk-ins Only Route 15 • 899-2068 PAUL DUNKLING DDS. PC GREG M. PENNEY DDS. elor of Science degree in computer and systems engineering and electrical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY. Mary Potvin, daughter of Timothy and Theresa Potvin of Underhill, VT, a 2007 graduate of MMU and a student at Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, earned a place on the Dean’s List for the spring semester 2008. Mary is majoring in Mechanical Engineering and is a member of the Drexel Formula Race car team. ANNIVERSARIES Edward and Leona Nichols celebrate 50th Anniversary Edward and Leona Nichols recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The celebration party was held at their daughter Ann-Marie White’s home in Jericho, VT on Saturday, August 30, 2008. The celebration was given by Randall and Diane Nichols, Ann Marie White and Scott Osborne, Anthony and Amy Nichols, and Jeffery Nichols. Family and friends came to the celebration from all over the state as well as from Florida, North Carolina, New York, Nevada, New Hampshire, and Oregon. The Nichols were married on August 30, 1958 at Holy Family Church in Essex, VT. Their matron of honor and best man were Jeanne Baillargeon Wescott and Russell Wescott of Melbourne, FL. The Nichols’ children are Randall and wife Diane Nichols, AnnMarie White, Anthony and wife Amy Nichols, and Jeffery Nichols. They also have two children that had passed away, a son Charles Nichols and a daughter at birth. They have 10 grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and six step-great-grandchildren. Leona retired from the Visiting Nurse Association. Edward has retired from IBM and the Vermont Army National Guard. MASS AGE MASSA FAMILY DENTISTRY • One Visit Crowns • CEREC Dentistry • Veneers • Whitening • General Dentistry • Root Canal Therapy • Surgery & Extractions Tanning Available Australian Gold Emerald Bay • Pro Team *P erm * W axing Perm Waxing * Manicures ouc h Ar tif ical Nails ouch Artif tifical * Elegant TTouc * P edicures Pedicures * AND MORE 644-8484 Hours: Mon. 9-4 Tues. & Wed. 9-7 Thur. 9-2 Fri. 9-6 • Sat. 8-2 Walkins Welcome (when time available) 51 South Main St. Cambridge Village CHIROPRACTIC CARE • Implants • Pediatric Dentistry • Emergency Care • Full / Partial Dentures • Periodontal Therapy Payment Plan Available New Patients of all Ages Welcome Two Convenient Locations 899-3973 863-3479 22 Raceway Rd. Jericho 52 N. Prospect St. Burlington HEALTH & WELLNESS PHYSICAL THERAPY ORTHOPEDIC AND SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY HELPING YOU GET BACK ON THE RIGHT PATH We specialize in treating conditions of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and joints. Our physical therapists provide patients with the most progressive methods of orthopedic and sports rehabilitation. 61 Huntington Road Richmond, VT Lighten up with “AirPacks System” Backpacks * Patented, ergonomic design reduces muscle strain * Properly fitted pack enhances body’s ability to carry weight * Patented air lumbar cushion and foam-cushion shoulder straps 434-8495 WE LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Kintner Chiropractic Center 397 VT Route 15 Jericho, VT 05465 802-899-5400 EYE CARE MASS AGE MASSA Mountain Gazette • September 18, 2008 Area quilter named winner at festival An original quilt by Anne Standish of Cambridge, VT won Best Landscape at the 32nd annual Vermont Quilt Festival held in June at the Champlain Valley Exposition. The festival is New England’s oldest and largest quilt event, with more than 500 new and antiques quilts on display. JUST MARRIED ANAND – ASBURY Zandra L. Asbury, daughter of Gail Asbury of Burlington, VT, and Darren L. Anand, son of Kapal and Bela Anand of Essex Junction, VT, and Alison Lane Anand of Richmond, VT, were united in marriage June 28, 2008. The Rev. Bill Wintersteen officiated at the double-ring ceremony at the Old Brick church. Jennifer Scheid was matron of honor. Suzanne Connell was bridesmaid. Natasha Anand was junior bridesmaid. Sheel Anand was best man. Jason Couture was usher. A reception was held at the Burlington Country Club, after which the couple left for Hawaii. They will reside in Williston, VT. JOHNSON-MASKELL Kelly Maskell, daughter of Jim and Helen Maskell of Highate, VT, and Erik Johnson, son of David and JoAnn Johnson of Jericho, VT, were united in marriage on August 9, 2008. Robert Ayers, justice of the peace, officiated at the double-ring ceremony. Katie David was matron of honor. Rebecca Rocheleau and Katie Jewett were bridesmaids. Alicia and Millie Davis were flower girls. Andrew Hallock was best man. Ushers were Ben Cargill and James Corbin. A reception followed the ceremony, after which the couple left for Cape Cod, Mass. Mrs. Johnson graduated from Missisquoi Valley Union High School and Suny Canton. She is employed at Premier Therapy Services. Her husband is a graduate from Mount Mansfield Union High School and Vermont Technical College. He in employed at IBM. They will reside in Burlington, VT. PLASSE – OSBORNE Jean Alice Osborne, daughter of David and Joann of Jericho, VT, and Mark David Plasse, son of David and Joyce Plasse of Enfield, Conn., were united in marriage August 2 , 2008. The Rev. Marcel Rainville, SSE, officiated at the double-ring ceremony at St. Anne’s Shrine. Laura Marie Osborne was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Laura Plasse, Hannah Ginese, and Lisa Meisner. Drew Devine was best man. Groomsmen were Luke and Andrew Osborne. A reception was held aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen III in Burlington, VT after which the couple left for San Jaun, Puerto Rico. Mrs. Plasse graduated from Stissing Mountain Junior/Senior High School and St Michael’s Page 7 People College. She is an ELL teacher in the Winooski School District. Her husband graduated from Enrico Fermi High School and St. Michael’s College. He is an analytical chemist at Endyne. The reside in Essex Junction. WEISBROD – BREAULT Stacey Leigh Breault, daughter of Sally and Robert Breault, and Michael Julius Weisbrod, son of Cheryl and Peter Weisbrod of Rochester, Minn., were united in marriage July 25, 2008. The Rev. Gary Ritner officiated at the double-ring ceremony in Rice Park, St. Paul, Minn. Jaclyn Dodge was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Kim Fuel, Krysta Goligoski, Karoline Hong, Alicia Danzig, and Melissa Whitson. Personal attendant was Noelle Johnson. Adam and Bryan Weisbrod were best men, Groomsmen were Stewart Whitson, Andrew Gibbons, Jon Falkowski, and Chad Hancock. Ushers were Ned Sundby-Munson and Charles Thames. A reception was held at the Minnesota Boat Club on Raspberry Island in St. Paul, Minn., after which the couple left for Mackinac Island, MI. Mrs. Weisbrod graduated from Mount Mansfield Union High School in Jericho, VT, and attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, graduated with honors from the Aveda Institute Minneapolis and will attend the University of Minnesota in the fall. She is employed by Lan Druskin Inc. Dr. Weisbrod graduated Mayo High School, graduated undergraduate from the University of Minnesota, and earned his DDS from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. He is employed by Park Dental They reside in St. Paul, Minn. MEEK-TERJELIAN Ashley Marie Terjelian, daughter of Lisa Terjelian of Colchester, VT, and the late Paul Terjelian, and Robert Meek, son of Larry Meek and the late Terry Meek were united in marriage August 2, 2008. James McNamara, justice of the peace, officiated at the double-ring ceremony aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen III in Burlington, VT. Stephanie Roberts was matron of honor. Megan Terjelian was maid of honor. Madison Terjelian, daughter of the bride, was flower girl. Bill Richards was best man. Ushers were Matt Terjelian, brother of the bride, and Patrick Duxbury. Makayla Terjelian, daughter of the bride, was ring bearer. Reception followed the ceremony. Mrs Meek attended Colchester High School. She is a homemaker. Her husband attended Hesperia High School. He is employed by Handy’s Towing. They reside in Jericho, VT. MCKNIGHT – CARPENTER Catrina Carpenter, daughter of Terry and Laurie Carpenter of Jeffersonville, VT, and Alan McKnight, son of Dana and Kathy McKnight of Johnson, VT, were united in marriage July 26, 2008. A double-ring ceremony was preformed at Boyden Farm. Alexalee Nadeau and Jennifer Davis were bridesmaids. Brad McKnight and Matt Morin were ushers. A reception followed the ceremony. Mrs. McKnight graduated from Lamoille Union High School and Johnson State College. She is a first and second grade teacher at Cambridge Elementary School. Her husband graduated from Lamoille Union High School. He is employed by Carpenter Unlimited. They reside in Johnson, VT. WELCOME HOME CAMBRIDGE (Lawler) Jessica (Reed) and Ryan Lawler had a son, Owen Michael, on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at Copley Hospital in Morrisville, VT. PEOPLE IN THE NEWS St, Mike’s names Spensley to international recruitment post Kevin Spensley, a linguist, Russia expert, and international student recruitment specialist has been named Director of International Marketing, Recruitment, and Enrollment for Saint Michael’s College. Spensley has some 20 years experience in the field of international education. Educated in the U.S., Spensley is fluent in Russian and has worked in Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union since the late 1980s. Most recently he has been running his own consulting company Education Solutions International with three staff members, applying his international expertise to the challenge of international student recruitment for American boarding schools, universities, and language institutions. Spensley and his wife Elena Spensley reside in Jericho with their two children, Julia, 8, and Alec-John, 3. Page 8 Mountain Gazette • September 18, 2008 People PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Saint Michael’s promotes local faculty members Effective in fall 2008, Saint Michael’s College announced the following promotions: Dr. Valerie Banschbach of Jericho, VT to full Professor, biology, department chair. Her research interests include conservation biology, ecology, and evolution of social behavior, especially of insects, community ecology of ants, foraging behavior, and pollination biology. She has conducted biology courses on a study-tour of Costa Rica. Professor Banschbach earned her doctorate from the University of Miami. Dr. Adrie Kusserow of Underhill, VT to full Professor, sociology/anthropology, department chair. Dr. Kusserow’s recent books include American Individualisms: Child Rearing and Social Class in Three Neighborhoods and Hunting Down the Monk, BOA Editions, New American Poets Series. She was the 2002 VT Professor of the Year, sponsored by the Carnegie Foundation, and won the 2001 Society for Humanistic Anthropology Poetry Prize. Professor Kusserow earned her doctorate in cultural anthropology from Harvard University. MILK ROOM GALLERY On your way through Jeffersonville stop and view 40 New England artists’ interpretation of our area. CUSTOM FRAMING AVAILABLE www.milkroomgallery.com [email protected] 105 Main Street, Jeffersonville • 6445122 Tues.-Fri. 10AM-5PM; Sat. 10AM - 3PM Featured Artist - Pam Fiaschetti K&R AUTOMOTIVE • Hunter 4W Alignment Machine • State Inspections • Transmission Power Flush We do it all - mini to major jobs! Visa/Mastercard • Discover Shocks Mufflers Brakes Front End Parts Used Vehicles 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM • Monday - Friday Saturday by Appointment Located on Route 15 between Underhill & Cambridge 802-899-1043 Russell and Karen Bushey owners/operators John Paul Devlin of Bolton, VT to Associate Professor, fine arts/theater. Devlin teaches scenic and lighting design and technical direction, and is also resident designer and production manager for Saint Michael’s Playhouse. He designs stages for VT Stage Company, Lost Nation Theatre, Northern Stage, and others. Associate Professor Devlin earned his MFA degree from Syracuse University. OBITUARIES Willard H. Ffrench of Jericho, VT passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2008. Willard Ffrench was born in New York City on March 25, 1916, the son of Henry Ffrench and Nancy Ffrench (nee Daly). He graduated from Epiphany Elementary School and Stuyvesant High School. Willard served as a lifeguard on Atlantic beaches in New York and later as Postmaster in Atlantic Beach, Long Island, NY. When Pearl Harbor happened, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He eventually served in the submarine division on the Halibut in the Pacific. He was awarded the Purple Heart. After the war he joined the U.S. Immigration Service. He worked in New York at both the seaport and airport. In 1948, he married Catherine McGoey and bought a home in Seaford, Long Island. Together they had three children, Harry, Richard, and Mary. In 1963, he was assigned to Canada for pre-inspections at Dorval Airport in Montreal, Quebec. Returning to the States, he accepted an opening in Burlington and settled in Jericho. After retiring, he bought a sailboat and spent summers on Lake Champlain. During the winter, he and his wife spent time in St. Augustine, FL. Life was great; he never forgot to thank God for all His blessings. He is survived by his wife Catherine Ffrench; and his three children: son, Harry Ffrench and his wife Rachel (Lariviere); son Richard; daughter Mary Quiet and her husband Steve; five grandchildren: Alex Ffrench and his wife Dom (Desroches), Kathleen Ffrench, Justin Quiet and his wife Kristin Senical, Sonya Quiet, and Partick Quiet; two great-grandchildren: Grace Quiet and Celeste Ffrench. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, August 14 in St. Pius X Catholic Church, Essex Center, with burial at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Randolph, with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Vermont Chapter, 172 N. Main St., Barre, VT 05641-4124. Elsie Winslow Smith of Jericho, VT died at her beloved camp on Lake Champlain in Colchester, VT on Monday, August 18, 2008. She was the daughter of Harold and Helen (Winslow) Cressingham and was born October 26, 1920 in Bound Brook, NJ. She grew up in Upper Montclair, NJ and spent her summers in Colchester at Camp Barnard, which was owned by her greatuncle T.E. Lyon. She graduated from Montclair High School and attended St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY and the Parsons School of Design in New York City. During World War II she became a nurse’s aide and also worked at Grunman Aviation on Long Island, where she met her husband Winton S. Smith at a U.S.O. party. Winton and Elsie had been married for 53 years when he passed away in 1999. Elsie enjoyed traveling, sailing, gardening, cooking, singing, and many other activities, including early American crafts, especially stenciling and quilting. She was a prize-winning quilter, taught quilting, and started quilting groups in New Jersey and Vermont. She loved sailing her Sunfish on Lake Champlain and won the “Ladies Cup” at several races in the 1960s. She sang in many choral groups, some of which she led and composed or arranged music for. She introduced her children and dozens of Girl Scouts to the pleasures of hiking, camping, and singing. In 1987 Elsie and her husband retired to Vermont, where they divided their time between the historic home they restored in Jericho Center and their Colchester camp. She was a member of the College Street Congregational Church in Burlington, VT and P.E.O. In addition to her P.E.O sisters and many friends, cousins, and neighbors, Elsie is survived by her four children: Joanna Weinstock and her husband Henry of Jericho; Polly Smith of New York City; Jeffrey Smith and his wife Jolinda of Montclair, NJ; and Meredith Smith and her partner Robin Carton of Somerville, MA; and by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Elsie wished to thank the doctors and nurses of the VNA and FAHC Oncology for their kindness and care. A memorial service was held on Saturday August 23 at the Jericho Congregational Church in Jericho Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the P.E.O. Foundation, 3700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312 (www.peointernational.org) or the Visiting Nurse Association, 1110 Prim Rd., Colchester, VT 05446. To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.readyfuneral.com. Elizabeth (Betty) Powell of Jericho, VT, 95, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2008, at her home in Jericho. She was born SAVE GAS!!! TUNE-UP YOUR VEHICLE Foreign & Domestic Auto Repair • Wrecker Service • Brakes • Exhaust • Shocks & Struts • Lifetime Muffler • Maintenance Service • Vermont State Inspection • Windshields Replaced Village Service & Auto Repair Visa Citgo Discover Mastercard American Express Nokia, Hakkapeliitta & Bridgestone Tire Ted & Jeff Alexander Rt 15, Underhill 899-2056 Underhill’s Family Owned Locally Operated Automotive Center For 27 Years on March 8, 1913 in Essex Junction, VT, the daughter of Warren and Bernice (Kinsley) Day. Betty was an elementary school teacher in Williston for many years. She was a 75-year member of the Mary C. Burdick Chapter of O.E.S. She enjoyed houseplants and working on crossword puzzles. She is survived by her son, Dean Powell and his wife Mally of Essex Junction; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; her brother, Stanley Day and his wife, Sue of Montpelier; and several nieces and nephews. Betty was predeceased by her husband Archie Powell on August 11, 1980; her son Fred Powell in 1999; her daughter Linda Deyo; two brothers, Howard Day and Allen Day; and her grandson Dean Powell Jr. Funeral services were held on Friday, September 12, and burial followed in Pleasant View Cemetery in Jericho. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Support Bill Frank and George Till To the Editor, We are fortunate in Vermont to have good government and in Underhill, Jericho, and Bolton in particular to have great state representatives. Accolades to both Bill Frank and now George Till, who will work unselfishly on our behalf to help express our cares and concerns in Montpelier. I look forward to helping them as a part time get-a-way driver to meet their goal of knocking on every door in our communities to reintroduce themselves and listen to our hopes and desires for improving the lives of all Vermonters. Peter Geise, Underhill Re-elect Bill Frank To the Editor, I am writing in support of Bill Frank for our local representative to the Vermont House of Representatives. He has done an excellent job in Montpelier. Bill cares about people and has demonstrated this, not only by his openness to discuss issues with residents, but by his participation on the Human Services Committee, his chairmanship of the End-of-Life/Palliative Care Committee, and his work for assistance to needy families. Health care is surely a concern of everybody, and Bill has experience working on the Prescription Monitoring Advisory Committee and the Health Access Oversight Committee. We need him in the legislature so he can continue working to improve health care for all Vermonters. Bill Frank cares about this community, understands our problems, and will work for all of us in Montpelier. I urge you to vote for him in November. Julia Blake, Jericho Supports George Till To the Editor, Our legislative district has an opportunity to elect George Till, a representative who will truly represent our community. As a long term member of the Mount Mansfield School Board, George has worked tirelessly to balance the needs of the school district with the resources available to support them. As chair of the Budget Committee and as a representative to the CESU Executive Committee, George’s approach has always been to conscientiously examine issues including fiscal responsibility in meeting both short and long term obligations, student safety, and assuring that all students have opportunities for success. As a physician, George not only provides his patients with medical care, but also provides compassion and an awareness of each as an individual recognizing that each has individual concerns. As a MMU Board member, he brings that same attention to detail and sensitivity to district/school needs. As a member of the legislature, George brings a hands-on awareness of the health care dilemma and education – not only from a budgetary perspective but also from a governance and curricular point of view. He will approach these and other problems plaguing Vermont with the same sense of responsibility and practical reality that he has shown in his practice and as a school director. I support George without reservation knowing that he, as our representative, will have the courage of his convictions, will willingly ask the hard questions, and will be fully committed to seeking realistic, long term solutions to the problems facing Vermont and Vermonters. Judith T. Jones, Jericho Eliminating return busses cost parents To the Editor, FYI: CESU school bus service for athletic contests in Chittenden County will only provide bus service for sports teams to the away games but no return bus service. As a parent with one in sports at BRMS and another at MMU, it is better on very short notice that it will now take perhaps over a dozen vehicles vs. one bus to get these athletes home or back to school. Any savings is not being passed on to us parents. Since the bus must return to at least MMU anyway, is this a wage (overtime pay) issue with the drivers? Is this due to a provision in the school budget that bus services must be scaled back if fuel and wage costs exceed or may exceed what is in the budget for transportation for sports? Can this money be depleted already or just cutting bus services now to level out the financial playing field across the board for winter and spring sports bus schedules as well? Another concern is that parents may have their young adult athletes driven home by other young, less experienced drivers, adding the risk of more distractions in the car and an increased chance of an accident. Letters continued on page 9 There’s something new at the Sewing Corner & Gift Shop 25% OFF Gif ts S wide Gifts Sttore orewide Sept. 26 & 27 ONLY FREE Cider & Donuts • Boyd Bears • Beanpod • Candles • Pillows • Note Cards • Pin Cushions • Recipe Books • Soap • Wood Puzzles & Games • Greeting Cards • Garden Flags • Miniature Babies • Tiny Tea Sets • Banks • Mugs • Signs • Angels • Fairies 66 VT RT 15 • Jericho • 899-1290 Tailoring and Alterations still our specialty Page 9 Mountain Gazette • September 18, 2008 Ancient roads continuned from page 1 Letters continuned from page 8 Ss look like Fs, but he now has a chronological book with all those copied pages. Holden’s next task will be to go through the land record volumes which, thankfully, have been indexed. He estimates this will take another 40 hours. After that, he hopes to create a database in Microsoft Access which will allow him to query words or dates. It may take another 80 hours to finish the job. Holden notes that starting in the early 1900s, the state mandated that towns file a mileage certificate that keeps track of the miles of road in each municipality, by class. Through these mileage certificates, Holden is better able to see which roads have been discontinued. According to Town Administrator David Spitz, there hasn’t been much activity on mapping ancient roads in Jericho. The process started with Joe Flynn, a surveyor who began looking at ancient roads as part of a project to get his license in 2001. He went through Jericho’s road survey book, which is dated 1849-1941, and another book of records dated 1788-1802. Despite the seeming gap, there was information for the intervening years. Flynn said the survey book is laid out backwards, with lots described first and road layouts in the back. He built a digital map based on the information. Unfortunately, Flynn does not have enough free time to finish the task, so Larry Young, also a surveyor, has begun to donate his time. Young said that he will need assistance to finish a project that “has become mind-boggling” in its complexity. He envisions other volunteers doing some visual surveys to see if there is tangible evidence of the roads and hopes to get some assistance from VAST. Tim Nulty, a member of the Jericho Selectboard, and Bert Moffat, the Special Projects Administrator for the town, have been peripherally involved, but based on accounts from Spitz, Flynn, and Young, the town has a long way to go before finishing the project. Melissa Manko, Town Planner for Westford, said the town was the recipient of a $5000 grant with which they hired a surveyor to research their unidentified corridors. The surveyor started with the town’s deeds from the 1700s and 1800’s. The deeds are measured in metes and bounds without road names, but they are being cross-referenced against old maps and land records from that period of time. “It’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack,” she said. Manko is pleased with the work the town has done so far, but recognizes that they have a long way to go. “It’s a little overwhelming,” she said, “but we’ve done a good deal of work.” There was more than a trace of frustration in the voice of Adam Howard, who chairs the Ancient Roads Committee in Cambridge. Howard thinks that looking for incorporated corridors is a great project, but feels it is too much to expect from volunteers. Cambridge received a grant for $4700, but Howard still sees the project as an unfunded mandate. “The Legislature has done the towns a disservice,” he said. Howard places the blame for his committee’s relative inactivity on his own shoulders. “I’m disappointed in myself for not having the time to see this through,” he said. Work pressures, a recent baby, and the difficulties inherent in convening a committee, not all members of which use email, have limited the work done by the group. Additionally, none of the committee members has a surveying background. Many hoped the project would entail walking in the woods looking for abandoned trails, but the reality is that much of the work requires delicate research of town records. Howard said Cambridge started the project with great gusto, but eventually got bogged down in the enormity of the task. Dick Goss has done a lot of research of the town’s mileage certificates, but when the committee delved deeper into the task, they realized what a huge job it was and wondered if they had the resources to do it. “It’s astonishing,” said Howard, “that the state would put communities in a spot like this.” The town of Bolton did not receive a grant so Assistant Clerk Tina Atwood is working on the project in her spare time. Atwood has been going through the old Town Meeting minutes dating back to 1845, but admits that she has only done a small portion of the work and probably will not be able to complete the project before the 2010 deadline. That’s a shame because Atwood is enjoying learning about Bolton’s past, including how some of the roads were named. “It’s interesting work,” she said. “It’s history.” Unless a very elaborate network for car pooling is set up, perhaps it is time to consider the unpopular alternative in cutting some games off the sports season roster. Another option is to perhaps try to schedule two games for each team (such as field hockey and the soccer teams) to be played the same day, Saturdays only. Have eight teams do a round robin and play two games at a large athletic complex such as the one in St. Albans off I-89 or the multiple sports fields at CVU. Another advantage for two games played the same day: 1) Increases the chances parents can see more games if played on the weekends; 2) The real team concept would have to be real, instead of playing just the chosen few core players, since the entire team would play to balance rest and real team strength to get through two games in one day. My hope is that we can get a compromise worked out for next year now so that many parents won’t be blindsided with such a short notice as this was in cutting back on transportation for sports! Robert (Bob) Devost, Jericho We have room for your ad! Send your information to Mountain Gazette P.O. Box 176 Underhill, VT 0543489 [email protected] Thank you – scholarship fund sends kids to local camps To the Editor, Twenty-four school-aged kids from Jericho and Underhill enjoyed three weeks of summertime fun at the Jericho Recreation and Underhill Y’s Guys camps. The children received full scholarships to attend. Money was raised within our communities to help provide the children with safe, supervised camp experiences their families could not otherwise have afforded. There are few summertime recreation alternatives in our communities that offer children day-long supervised fun, and even fewer available to low-income families. Summertime can be a lonely time for lowincome children when there isn’t enough money for camps or vacations and friends are away having fun. This is the ninth year that the Mission Committee of the United Church of Underhill has organized donations from area churches, businesses, and service clubs to address the problem for low-income families. Donations to the scholarship fund were received this summer from the Jericho Underhill Lions Club, Ecumenical Ministry of Essex-Jericho-Underhill, Merchants Bank, Snowflake Chocolates, Village Service and Auto Repair, Showtime Video, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Calvary Episcopal Church, St. Thomas Church, St. Pious Church of Essex, United Methodist Church of Jericho, United Christian Academy, Mt. Mansfield Unitarian Universalist Assoc., United Church of Underhill, University Mall, and individuals. The Mountain Gazette published a mail-in form for individual donations. Plans are being made for next year’s scholarship summer camp program. Please contact Underhill resident Janet Grant of the Mission Committee of the United Church of Underhill if you, your business, church, or service organization would like to contribute (8995534). Janet Grant, Underhill Reelect Bill Frank To the Editor, I would disagree with Eileen Haupt’s statement in a recent letter that legislators are “mainly interested in pursuing an agenda, rather than fulfilling the primary functions of protecting the lives of its citizens – particularly the vulnerable… and protecting right.” Our representative Bill Frank has spent hours on the Human Rights committee of the House working toward support of Vermonters’ rights, in health, in illness and death, and on safety issues. He has been a tireless worker in the legislature, listening to his constituents and examining the issues thoughtfully. I believe he deserves to be reelected in November. Jean Archibald, Underhill Elect George Till To the Editor, We would like to add our personal endorsements of George Till September Special Spend $25 in a single visit and enter to win a $50 gas card Drawing September 30. Glossing Service Only $25 (Lasts up to 6 weeks) Call or stop in for prices on our services Cuts, Colors, Highlights, Perms, Updos Facial Waxing, Family Salon Underhill Hair Styles, PLC 1 Park Street, Underhill Open Mon.-Sat. 899-1900 Melissa Tobin Tracy Tatro for state representative. In the words of one of our sons, “George Till is the man!” George’s credentials as physician, professor, manager, school board member, and parent of children educated in the Chittenden East schools, are all solid background for the prominent issues facing all of us today: health care, government responsiveness, affordability, education, and security. His personal qualities assure he will research each question, listen to local citizens, carefully weigh pros and cons, and only then take a position to deliver what’s best for our communities. George is a leader who possesses irrefutable integrity plus a whole lot of intelligence. Over many years we’ve happily witnessed his positive approaches, strong work ethic, and his dedication to each project he undertakes. He will do us all justice in the Vermont legislature, because he is after all “the man!” Just ask our sons, or the hundreds of young athletes who have already benefited from George’s selfless efforts in bringing lacrosse to our youth. Paul and Maureen Wheeler, Jericho Page 10 Mountain Gazette • September 18, 2008 Welcome to the 34 old-Fashio th MOUNTAIN HIGH PIZZA PIE Monday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM 899-3718 Route 15 Jeri-Hill Plaza Jericho The 34th Annual Old Fashioned Harvest Market returns to t United Church of Underhill, on Saturday, September 27, from 9 a - 5 p.m., and Sunday, September 38, from 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. T family fair will be held on church grounds and at the park on Ro 15 in Underhill Flats. There is no admission fee. Parking is always at a premium for Harvest Market, so here ar few suggestions. Parking is available at Browns River Middle Sch on River Road, just off Route 15 (watch for signs). Harvest Mar provides a shuttle bus from the school to the church from 10 a.m. t p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Parking is a available in the field behind the Church (enter at the Fire Station benefits MMU Boys Soccer) and at the end of GAR Place off Pa Street. First Step Printing and Jacobs Family Market on Park Str will offer parking. On Sunday, you may park in the post office pa ing lot — but not on Saturday, so as not to block the mail picktruck. Handicapped parking is available along the park, along driveway to the church off Park Street, and beside the parsona garage on Park Street. Watch for the famous “P” sign to direct y to easy off-street parking. Some of the features of this year’s Harvest Market: Over 1 flea market and craft vendors; Country Store beside the church, f turing garden produce, baked goods, jams and jellies, Vermont chee maple cotton candy, baked beans, corn on the cob, pizza, french fri penny candy, Harvest Market shirts and aprons, fair trade coff and more; Clutter Barn beside the Country Store; Cookie Facto downstairs in the church; freshly pressed cider and apples in t park; delicious homemade soups beside the flea market; a Sil Auction; and freshly squeezed lemonade behind the church; Harv 5k Run/Walk at Mills Riverside Park; Parade starting at Brow River Middle School; and refreshments of all kinds. The Clutter Barn will take donations on Saturday mornings throu September 20 from 8:30 - noon. Please do not take items in after th time, as volunteers will be busy sorting, pricing, and placing the tho sands of goodies that are already there. All Clutter Barn leftov will be available free to Senior Citizens on Monday, Sept. 29, from - 3. On Tuesday, any remaining leftovers will be free to everyone e Community members are invited to participate in Harvest Mar by entering the 5k Harvest Run/Walk at Mills Riverside Park Route 15 on Saturday morning. Registration is at 7:30 a.m.; the r starts at 8. For more information about the run, call 899-5415. T Harvest Market Parade starts at Browns River Middle School Saturday at 9 a.m. Floats and costumed walkers are welcome. En the Zucchini Contest where prizes will be awarded for largest, lon est, and best decorated; judging starts at 11 a.m. on Sunday. T Children’s Pet Show is at noon on Sunday in the Children’s Gam area beside the Flea Market. Children under 12 can bring th favorite pet — all entries receive a prize. There are special events for children throughout the week-en The Harvest Run has a children’s division; the parade welcomes ch dren of all ages to participate or watch; Joey the Clown will be Harvest Market on Saturday starting at 11. There will be fr children’s games both days from 1 - 3 p.m. and free hay rides from - 4 on Saturday and Sunday. If anyone feels a compelling urge to help at Harvest Market, various areas can always use an extra hand. If you have an hour two available and want more information, please call Dave Damk at 899-3572. There is a special need for help with setting up tents and tables Friday, Sept. 26, and taking them down on Sunday or Monday ( pending on weather) — no experience necessary, just call Da Damkot. If you have questions about any other part of Harvest Market, ple call 899-3254 or 899-3572. New time set for this year’s Harvest Market Fun Run The Saturday 5K running race at Mills Riverside Park will start at 8:00 AM, with registration starting at 7:30 AM. This change will allow families to view the parade at 9:00 AM. Walkers are welcome to participate, but there will be no separate race category due to the decline in interest. Questions? Call 899-5415. Look for some of our non-profit friends and neighbors in the Flea Market: POKER HILL SCHOOL, selling t-shirts and cookbooks HANNAFORD’S FIFE & DRUM, fried dough ADOPT -A-CHILD GOOD SHEPHERD PRE-SCHOOL CATCH-22, youth football COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH, food COMMUNITY CENTER OF JERICHO LADIES SCHOOL OF PUNO, PERU, handcrafts MMU SOFTBALL, entertainment books, bags of road crunch LIONS CLUB, fried onion rings The local FOOD SHELF will be offering information, accepting nonperishable food donations, and offering the opportunity to buy bags of groceries for food shelf recipients. Mountain Gazette • September 18, 2008 Page 11 oned annual harvest market the .m. This ute re a hool ket to 5 also — ark reet rk-up the age you 100 feaese, ies, fee, ory the ent vest wns ugh hat ouvers m9 else ket on run The on nter ngThe mes heir nd. hile at ree m 12 the r or kot on deave ase Saturday, September 27, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday, September 28, 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday. Sept. 27 8:00 AM Harvest FtU1 Run at Mills Riverside Park (registration at 7:45) Info: 899-5415 9:00 AM Parade starts at BRMS. Info: 899-3978 10:00 AM Hannaford’ s Fife & Drum Corps, behind church 5 CORNERS 11 :00 AM Joey the Clown around church grounds ANTIQUES 11 :30 AM Larry Lee Ebere, country music, in front of church GROUP SHOP 12:00 noon - 4:00 PM Free Hay Rides in field behind flea market 12:30 PM Cross-cut Log Sawing contest, behind parsonage 1:00 - 3:00 PM Children’s Games behind the parsonage (free) 2:00 PM Charlotte & Shane Brodie, music, in front of church Sunday, September 28 9:30 AM Special Harvest Market Worship in the sanctuary Kari • Pam • Danielle Fully equipped gym for all of your physical therapy needs. 644-8011 • Jeffersonville fudge festival Now at 10:30 AM Mr. Ed, Dixieland band, in front of church 12:00 PM PW & the Arrowhead Ramblers, in front of church 12:00 PM Pet Show in Children’s Games area for children under 12 and their pets 12:00 noon -4:00 PM Free Hay Rides behind flea market Traditional Flavors and More! Pumpkin Fudge now available. 1 :00 PM Children’s Games behind the parsonage (free) Games area: largest, longest, best decorated 81 A Route 15 Jericho, VT Fairfax-Fletcher-Westford Band 899-3373 1 :30 PM Judging of Zucchini Contest in Children’s 2:00 PM in front of church 3:30 PM Calloway Taxi, jazz a cappella, in front of church Open 7 Days We Ship Daily www.snowflakechocolate.com A dunking booth and a “moon walk” will be part of the entertainment all day Saturday and Sunday in the Children’s Games area. MOST VARIETY & LOWEST PRICES IN CHITTENDEN COUNTY FALL HARVEST OF ANTIQUES DAY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 • STOREWIDE SALE HOURS: MON -SAT 10 to 5 , SUNDAYS 11-4 11 Maple St., Rte. 117, Essex Jct 802-878-6167 Upstairs from Mason Brothers Salvage Page 12 Events COMING EVENTS Thursday, September 18 Chicken Pie Supper, 5:00 PM till all are served, Binghamville Methodist Church, Fletcher. Homemade chicken pie, mashed potatoes, squash, cole slaw, cranberry jello, pickles, pie. Adults $8, under 12 $4, pre-school free. Friday, September 19 Connie Reeves, 7:00 PM, Phoenix Books and Café, Essex Junction. Reeves will read from and sign her new novel, Hawthorne’s Cottage. Reeves has published articles on women’s military history; her History of the Air Force Nurse Corps is awaiting publication. Retired from the U.S. Army, Reeves was one of the first female Army helicopter pilots, an intelligence officer, and an expert on western Europe. Free and open to the public. For information, contact Michael DeSanto, 872-7111. Saturday, September 20 Don Eaton of Small Change™, 1:00 – 9:00 PM, Eagle’s Club, VT Rt. 109, Jeffersonville. Sponsored by the Second Congregational UCC Church, Jeffersonville. A Day of Spiritual Renewal with music, poetry, stories of courage and hope, short presentations, group discussions, Q&A, fellowship and food, to inspire “small changes” in our lives. Evening meal served. For adults and mature teens. Suggested donation $25/person. To register (by September 10) or for information, contact Sally May, 644-6518 or [email protected] or Cindy Callihan, 644-8006. St. Mary’s Annual Family Fun Fest, 11:30 AM, St. Mary’s Church, VT Rt. 15, Cambridge. Children’s games and activities flea market, 50/50, bake sale, fried dough, hand crafted jewelry, live musical entertainment. Chicken BBQ begins at 11:30 AM: chicken, potato salad, baked beans, roll, chips and a beverage; all for $7. Hot dog dinners for kids. Sunday, September 21 Chittenden County Historical Society, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, Horsford Nursery, Charlotte. Speaker Charles Proutt; history (and tour) of Horsford Nursery, founded 115 years ago. Free and open to the public. For information, call 658-2761. NEW BONELESS WINGS CELEBRATING 16 YEARS OF SERVICE TO JERICHO, UNDERHILL AND SURROUNDING TOWNS Check out our menu at www.foodeespizza.com Don’t forget - All Pizzas available as Take ’N Bake Open Daily @ 11:30 878-3834 Essex Shoppes & Cinemas Saturday, September 27 Chicken Pie Supper, 5:00 PM, BFA Fairfax Elementary Gym, Fairfax. Chicken pie, mashed potatoes, gravy, squash, coleslaw, rolls, pickles, cranberry sauce, homemade pies, and beverage. Adults $8.50; children 12 and under $4. Sponsored by the Ladies of the United Church of Fairfax. For information, 849-6588. Annual Harvest Market Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction, 4:30 – 7:00 PM, Brown’s River Middle School, Jericho. Dinner: VT-made Dell’Amore pasta sauce, salad, garlic bread, homemade desserts, choice of beverages. Live Celtic music from 4:30 – 6:00 PM; Christian folk music 6:00 – 7:00 PM. Tickets at door: adults $7, children 4-12 $4, seniors $5. Information: 899-2326. Saturday-Sunday, September 27-28 33rd Annual Barn and Bake Sale, Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Saxon Hill SchoolVT Rt. 15, Underhill Flats during Jericho/Underhill Harvest Market. Free. Fundraiser for Saxon Hill School. 45-family sale with children’s toys and clothing, household goods, books, videos, sports equipment, and more. Look for our signs, bake sale table and huge barn. All ages. For information, 899-5884. Tuesday, September 30 Current Issues in Economics: McCain and Obama on Health Care, 4:30 PM, St. Edmund’s Hall, Farrell Room (3rd floor), St. Michael’s College, Colchester. political science Prof. Patricia Siplon, economics Asst. Prof. Patrick Walsh, and senior economics major Cara Tunney discuss the candidates’ approaches. Sunday, October 4 Ham Dinner, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, St. Mary’s Church, Cambridge. Ham with a delicious raisin sauce, potatoes, veggies and homemade pies, all served family style. Two seatings or until all are served. ONGOING EVENTS ADULT ACTIVITIES The Essex Art League holds monthly meetings at the First Congregational Church, 39 Main St., Essex Jct. For information, 8623014. Westford Knitters Group meets the first Friday of each month, 6:00 – 8:30 PM at the Westford Library. All needle-crafters in Westford and surrounding communities are welcome. Enjoy conversation with neighbors and friends while you work on your current project. Come early or late; bring a brown bag dinner and drink if you like. For information: Julie Nelson, 343-0165 or [email protected]. 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. VT French Canadian Genealogy Society library, Tuesday evenings 7:00 – 9:30 PM (except holidays). VT and Canadian Catholic Parish records, VT vital records on microfilm, census records, and other resources for family history research. Volunteers avail- Mountain Gazette • September 18, 2008 The Fleming Museum has opened a touring collection of Tibetan Art from the Rubin Museum in New York City, titled Buddha in Paradise. This exhibition of richly colored tangka paintings and exquisite sculpture ranging from the 13 th -20 th century examines Buddhist conceptions of paradise as well as illustrating ideas and beliefs that have endured for thousands of years. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED able to assist individuals. Dupont Bldg., Hegeman Ave., Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester. For information or appointment, 862-8082, 8788081, online at www.vt-fcgs.org, or email [email protected]. FARMERS’ MARKETS Mills Riverside Park Farmers’ Market, Thursdays, 3:00 – 6:30 PM, Mills Riverside Park, VT Rt. 15, Jericho. Through September 21. For information, Sarah Stein, 363-6618 or [email protected]. Richmond Farmers’ Market, Fridays, 3:00 – 6:30 PM, Volunteers’ Green, Richmond. Through October 17. For information, contact Carol Mader, 434-5273 or [email protected]. Westford Farmers’ Market, Fridays, 3:30 – 6:30 PM, Westford Common, VT Rt. 128, Westford. Through October 17. For information, Janet Franz, 878-7405 or [email protected]. HEALTH GROUPS 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. Overeaters Anonymous meets 6:00 – 7:00 PM, Wednesdays at the Jericho United Methodist Church, VT Rt. 15, Jericho. Healing Circle Breast Cancer Network, support group for women with breast cancer, meets first Tuesday of every month at 5:30 PM, Northwestern Medical Center, Conference Room 1. Please 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 or partner; and advocate early detection of prostate cancer. For information, Fern Mercure, 524-0719. Fit Kids Support Group, first Mondays, 4:15 – 5:00 PM. Program for kids 8-13 and their parents, Learn about nutrition, physical activity, ways to increase activity level safely, change eating behavior, self-esteem, and obstacles that interfere with weight management success. Northwestern Medical Center, Cobblestone Building, Classroom A. Speaker: Kay Tran, Reg. Dietitian, MS, CDE. Free; pre-registration required: 524-1234 or [email protected]. Statewide Quit Line – Telephone Smoking Cessation Counseling. Call 1-877-yes-quit (1-877-937-7848). Free. Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting: “Keep It Simple” group meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 8:00 – 9:00 PM, and Saturdays, 6:30 – 7:30 PM, at the United Church of Underhill, Underhill Flats. KIDS Underhill Playgroup – beginning Friday, September 19, kids ages 0-5 with their caregivers are always welcome to join us Fridays from 9:30 – 11:00 AM at Underhill Central School for playtime, crafts, stories, songs, and fun! For additional information or questions, please contact Heather Lebeis, 899-4415 or [email protected]. Bolton Family Play Night, in the Smilie School gym, usually the first and third Fridays, 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Free! Mostly unstructured play with the school’s equipment. Contact Tim Grover, 434-4180. SENIORS 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 Lenore Whitten, 878-8996, Bette Workman, 899-4446, or Loreen Teer, 899-1363. Westford senior lunches – join Westford Seniors for lunch at the Red Brick Meeting House on the Common the second Monday of each month. Lunch is served at 12:00 noon with a short meeting or presentation following. Mark these dates on your calendar: September 8, October 13, November 10 and December 8. Call 8787405 or 879-7382 for information or if you need a ride. SPORTS ACTIVITIES Adult coed volleyball in Westford, 8:00 – 10:00 PM, Mondays, Westford Elementary School gym. Fun, casual volleyball. $2 at the door. Call coordinators Jon and Tammy Brown, 872-8333, for information. Monday night co-ed volleyball, Browns River Middle School, beginning 29 from 7:30 – 9:30 PM. Call Joyce Babbitt for more details at 899-1442. Bolton Men’s Basketball, Tuesdays, 7:00 – 9:00 PM, Smilie School Gym. For adults and young adults, age 16 and up. Contact Bill Newton, 434-3348. SUPPORT GROUPS Alzheimer’s support group, third Wednesday, 9:30 – 11:30 AM, the Arbors, 687 Harbor Rd., Shelburne .Free education for indiOngoing continued on page 13 Mountain Gazette • September 18, 2008 Ongoing Events continuned from page 12 viduals 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. Lamoille Valley Kin as Parents, second and fourth Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:30 PM, Lamoille Family Center, Morrisville. Dinner and childcare provided. For more information, Imelda at 888-5229 ext. 152 or Rhonda Barr, 888-1376. 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, 899-2554. Grandparents as Parents –Mondays, Milton Family Community Center. Childcare provided. For information, Charlotte, 893-1457. Grandparents Raising their Children’s Children, third Tuesday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Wesley Methodist Church, Main St., Waterbury. Light refreshments and onsite childcare provided. For information, Evelyn, 433-1513. TOWN GOVERNMENT AND ORGANIZATIONS Cambridge Area Rotary meets on the first Thursday of the month, rotating to local restaurants, 7:00 – 8:00 AM at 158 Restaurant, Main St., Jeffersonville. For information, call Anita Lotto, 7930856, or Chuck Hogan, 644-8134. Tim Nulty, Jericho Selectboard member, at the Village Cup, first and third Wednesdays, 8:00 – 9:00 AM, and at the Flour Shop, second and fourth Wednesdays, 8:00 – 9:00 AM. Anyone wishing to discuss any issue is welcome. Westford Fire Department, Mondays, 7:00 PM, at the fire station next to the Town Garage. Volunteer for firefighting, dispatching, radio communications, computer operations, grant writing, equipment maintenance, fire police, education, and much more. You are welcome and encouraged to join. For information, email John Quinn, [email protected]. 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. 2008 Schedule: September 20, October 18, November 15, December 20. Board of Water Commissioners of the Village of Jericho, Inc. – monthly meetings at the Old Red Mill on 4B Red Mill Dr., Jericho; followed by the annual meeting, 7:30 PM. For information, 899-2938. 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. Page 13 Workshops / Seniors 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. Fairfax Food Shelf has moved to the United Church on the corner of Fletcher Road and River Road, near the Foothills Bakery. The Food Shelf is open the first two Wednesdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon. Please use the downstairs entrance. For information, 8496588. YOUTH ACTIVITIES The RATC Nest (Richmond Area Teen Center) is open in the basement of the Richmond Town Center, Bridge Street, on Thursdays and Fridays 2:45 – 7:00 PM and Saturdays 1:00 – 9:00 PM at no cost for grades 7-12 in the Chittenden East School District. Adult supervisors are needed. The RATC Nest board meetings are held the first and third Wednesdays at 7:00 PM; the public is welcome! Call 434-RATC for more information. WORKSHOPS Wednesday, October 1, Women Business Owners Network Williston Chapter Meeting, Breakfast 8:30 – 10:30 AM, Williston Fire Station, 645 Talcott Rd. Topic: Imagine Yourself the Way You Want to Be: Stress, Free, presented by Anita Germain, Champlain Hypnosis. Light breakfast will be served. RSVP: Jill Meyers at [email protected]. 09/18 Children’s Art Class – Beth Barndt, Jericho artist, will be offering a children’s art class in collage at the Emile A. Gruppe Gallery on Wednesdays during the month of October. The class will run from 3:00 – 4:00 PM each Wednesday. There is a fee of $50 for the four week session. Suggested age 7-10 years. Some scholarship available. Please register by October 2 by calling Beth at 8993184. The schedule of collage classes will include Self Portraits on October 8, Rock Mosaics on October 15, Painting with paper on October 22, and Masks on October 29. 09/18 Ready, Set… STOP. Thinking about quitting? Four week program designed to help participants stop smoking. We will look at the benefits of being smoke-free, set a quit date, and work on strategies to become smoke-free. One on one, group or telephone counseling. Patches, gum or lozenges for free or low cost. Call 5248831. Statewide Quit Line for Telephone Smoking Cessation Counseling – Call 1-877-yes-quit (1-877-937-7848). No charge. Scuedro continuned from page 1 directly responsible for obtaining this privilege for the voters in the above three districts. If elected, Bob pledges to work for the reduction in the size of Vermont government and will oppose any bill that directly or indirectly increases taxes. Send us your news! [email protected] RECIPE BY MARIAN TOBIN Beef Stew Bake 1½ pounds stew beef (browned in oil) 1 can mushroom gravy 1 cup tomato juice ½ envelope dry onion soup mix 1 tsp. horseradish 4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered Add four ingredients above (gravy to horseradish) to meat; simmer with meat 15 minutes. Place potatoes in bottom of a two-quart casserole. Pour meat mixture over top. Bake covered at 350ºF for 1½ hours or until potatoes are tender. Stir or turn once or twice during baking. Can add other veggies like carrots and onion. CVAA Senior Meals The Champlain Valley Agency on Aging offers an ongoing series of special meals for groups of seniors at a variety of restaurants in the area. The schedule is listed below. All seniors are welcome to join the group and enjoy lunch with neighbors and friends. Participating seniors must be at least 60 years old, or the spouse of someone at least 60 years old. Suggested donation for meals is $3 at Covenant Church and United Church; for meals at other sites, $5. Transportation may be available if needed. Reservations are required for these meals and may be arranged ahead of time by calling 865-0360. Thursday, September 18 – Ponderosa, Williston, 11:00 AM check-in, 11:15 AM lunch. All you can eat buffet. Friday, September 19 – Hinesburg United Church, Hinesburg, 12:00 noon. Swedish meatballs, egg noodles, Harvard beets, fruit bread, mandarin oranges. Monday, September 22 – Covenant Church, Essex Center, 12:00 noon. Shepherd’s pie, corn and gravy, peas and onions, whole wheat roll, oatmeal cookie. Tuesday, September 23 – T-Bones, Hampton Inn, Colchester, 11:00 AM check-in, lunch 11:30 AM, lasagna. Wednesday, September 24 – JP’s, River Road, Essex. 8:30 AM check-in, 9:00 AM breakfast. Thursday, September 25 – Ponderosa, Williston, 11:00 AM check-in, 11:15 lunch. All you can eat buffet. Friday, September 26 – United Church, Hinesburg, 12:00 noon. Spanish rice, vegetable medley, cornbread, spice cake. Monday, September 29 – Covenant Church, Essex Center, 12:00 noon. Beef stew, peas, biscuit, chocolate chip cookie. Tuesday, September 30 – JP’s, River Rd., Essex, 10:30 AM check-in, 11:00 AM lunch. Chicken and biscuits. Wednesday, October 1 – Libby’s Dinner, Colchester, 1:30 PM check-in, 2:00 PM lunch. Turkey dinner. Thursday, October 2 – Bridge Street Café, Richmond, 11:00 AM. Macaroni and cheese. Friday, October 3 – Hinesburg meal site, 12:00 noon. Page 14 Libraries / Schools DEBORAH RAWSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY, JERICHO Book donations for the library sale at the Harvest Market may be brought to the Big Red Barn (next to Mills Riverside Park) 10:00 AM – 12:00 noon on Saturday, September 20. Please, no textbooks, magazines, encyclopedias, computer manuals, Reader’s Digest condensed books, or religious books. Limit three boxes per family. The library will be closed through Friday, September 19 for renovations. New carpeting throughout the building and new shelves in the adult sections are being installed. The book drop will be available to return books. Staff will empty the book drop on a daily basis. Book shelves in the adult section are available to purchase. Please check with Holly for pricing and to purchase shelves. Some shelving has already been sold to other libraries around the state; however plenty of the 5’7” shelving remains. The Board of Trustees will meet at the library Thursday, September 18 at 7:00 PM. Even though the building is closed, the Trustees will still hold their regular meeting at the library. The mystery book group will meet Thursday, September 25 at 7:00 PM. They are reading A Taste for Death by P.D. James. Please join us for a lively discussion! Italian Movie Night – Friday, September 26, 6:30 PM: Incantato. TRAVEL SCENIC EUROPE Hosted by Bill and Lynn MacDonough We will travel to Austria, Switzerland, and Germany to see The Passion Play of Oberammergau which is performed every 10 years. September 18-28, 2010 $3699.00 from Boston The price of the tour includes air fare, top rated hotels, and most meals. Tickets are limited and are sold on a first come, first served basis. For More information and a brochure contact Bill and Lynn Mac Donough at 802-899-3913 MG In the original Italian language with English subtitles. Co-sponsored by VT Italian Cultural Association. Free and open to the public. Looking ahead to October, the library will again be sponsoring a free Reiki Clinic on Monday, October 13 from 6:00 – 8:30 PM. Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Please call the library to sign up. Story times will include stories, songs, fingerplays, craft, and snack for preschool children. Wednesdays at 11:00 AM, October 1, 8, 15, and 22; and Thurdays at 10:00 AM, October 2, 9, 16, and 23. Family story time provides quiet stories for families with children preschool through grade two. Children are invited to wear pajamas and join us for a light bedtime snack on Thurdays at 6:30 PM, October 2, 9, and 16. 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. JERICHO TOWN LIBRARY, JERICHO CENTER Congratulations to Ben Jiron, the winner of the Merchant’s Bank Savings Bond, and Paul Skelly, the winner of the University Mall gift certificate! Saturday, September 20, come to the second annual fall plant sale fundraiser. Please bring plants, extra perennials that need thinning, herbs, berry vines, bushes, houseplants, or anything to donate, to the Jericho Center Green across from the Library, at 8:30 AM. The sale begins promptly at 9:00 AM. If you have some plants to donate but don’t want to dig them up, you can offer them up as “digging rights” for a specific plant(s). Next, look over all the donated plants to decide your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc. picks are. In the 1st round, your first pick costs $5. In the 2nd round, you pay $3 for your second pick. The 3rd and 4th round each go for $1, and the 5th and remaining rounds go for 50 cents! You may purchase plants even if you don’t have plants to donate. All proceeds go to the library for books and programs. Call Linda Campbell, 899-2798, with questions. Saturday, September 27, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, and Sunday, September 28, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, the library will be holding a book and media sale fundraiser during Harvest Market weekend at the Community Center in Jericho. We are currently accepting books, books on tape, DVDs, CDs, and software donations. Please do not donate textbooks, Reader’s Digest condensed books, encyclopedias, or magazines. Thanks to everyone who has already donated. Story time including craft and snack is held every Wednesday upstairs at 10:00 AM. Come share the joy of books, songs, and fingerplays! Upcoming themes: September 24, Apples; October 1, Autumn. The Board of Trustees meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM at the library. The public is welcome so join us at our upcoming meeting October 2. The hours for the Jericho Town Library on the Green are Monday and Friday 1:00 – 5:00 PM, Wednesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 2:00 – 6:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. For more information call 899-4686 or email us at [email protected]. WESTFORD TOWN LIBRARY, WESTFORD Art exhibit: Historical Photos of the Common are currently on display. Many thanks to Janet Golden for organizing! Thursday, September 18, 11:00 AM: Storytime. Stories and activities for preschoolers. Theme: Chickens. Saturday, September 20, 12:30 – 1:30 PM: ListenUp Vermont Downloadable Audio Book Demo. Download juvenile, adult, fiction, and nonfiction titles at no charge to you! Files may be played on your computer, a WMA-compatible MP3 player, or in many cases, burned to a CD. You must have a current Westford library card with new barcode to logon. Bring your library card to sign up. Wednesday, September 24, 6:00 – 7:00 PM, book discussion: The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara. “This novel reveals more about the Battle of Gettysburg than any piece of learned nonfiction on the same subject.” (Amazon.com) Thursday, September 25, 11:00 AM: Storytime. Stories and activities for preschoolers. Theme: Brothers and Sisters. Thursday, September 25, Mountain Gazette • September 18, 2008 4:30 – 5:30 PM: Harvest Recipe Tasting and Swap. Make your favorite harvest recipe for others to sample and bring a copy of your recipe to share. Then head to the Farmers’ Market to purchase farm-fresh ingredients for the recipes you swapped. Seeking volunteers for various projects and programs including automation, PJ Storytime and after school activities. Interested? Please contact Victoria at 878-5639. Have another idea for a library program or wish to display your artwork in the library? Contact Victoria as well! New additions to the collection include bestsellers 19th Wife (Ebershoff), Traffic: Why we drive the way we do (Vanderbuilt), and What I Talk About When I Talk About Runnning (Murakami). The Westford Library has received a grant of $10,000 from the Richard E. and Deborah L. Tarrant Foundation to be used for the ongoing preservation of the library building. Specifically, the funds, in addition to a $5000 grant from the Chittenden Bank received earlier, will be used toward renovating the front of the building by adding insulation, installing new thermal pane windows to improve energy efficiency, putting on a vapor barrier to address moisture problems, and then re-siding and repainting. The Tarrant and Chittenden grants will significantly defray the cost of completing these renovations for this side of the building. The remainder of the cost will be paid from previous book sale fundraising efforts. The library trustees are currently in discussions with contractors and plan to begin work this fall. We are pleased that this stage of this necessary and important project will be performed at no expense to the town of Westford and will continue to seek grant support to extend this project to the remainder of the building. Visit our recently updated website for upcoming events and new books, CDs, and DVDs: www.westford.lib.vt.us. Our hours are Wednesday 1:00 – 7:00 PM, Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Friday 12:00 – 6:00 PM, and Saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. We can be reached at 878-5639 or [email protected]. Watch our website for new additions to the collection. VARNUM LIBRARY, JEFFERSONVILLE Readers of all ages can find something interesting at the Varnum Memorial Library: books, audiobooks, and movies to check out; an ECHO Center pass to borrow that greatly reduces admission. Check out the Bodies in Motion exhibit. Come and check out the library! Preschool story hour is also on Tuesdays, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, for ages 18 months to five years. Reading logs are available for all kids to track their summer reading. Stop by the library on Main Street and find something that interests you. The library is open Mondays and Tuesdays from 1:00 – 8:00 PM, and Thursdays and Saturdays from 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon. The library is a Home Card member, so your card here gains you access to almost all of the libraries in Chittenden County. Call 644-2117 if you have any questions. SCHOOL NEWS MMU students named 2009 National Merit® semifinalists Four students at Mount Mansfield Union High School in Jericho – Kelsey M. Hammond, Ethan J. Ludwin-Peery, Laural A. Raymond, and William T. Stamp – were among the c.16,000 semifinalists announced recently by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) in the 54th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8200 National Merit® Scholarships, worth more than $35 million, to be offered next spring. Info meetings on pre-K, Act 62 in CESU In June, 2007, Act 62 was approved by the Vermont legislature to support pre-Kindergarten education. Specifically, it provides a framework for partnerships between existing pre-K programs and providers to enhance the opportunities for young children. In response to this legislation, our community is exploring the opportunities this legislation will provide. Chittenden East Supervisory Union (CESU) currently operates school-based programs in the towns of Bolton, Huntington, Richmond, and Jericho. CESU is exploring the community needs to expand the support for young children in the towns of Jericho and Underhill, and to ensure that the needs are being met for the communities of Bolton, Huntington, and Richmond. Please join us on Tuesday, September 23 at the Richmond Town Office Building conference room from 3:00 – 5:00 PM (provider focus) and 6:30 – 8:30 PM (parents and community focus) for informational meetings regarding Act 62. The meetings are open to all community members. Discussion at these meetings will be on: details of Act 62; pre-K education programs currently provided in our district; the impact of Act 62 on families and providers serving the pre-K population; and the next steps for our community. CESU will provide light refreshments and have a table of resources for people to read through regarding early childhood programs. Mountain Gazette • September 18, 2008 Underhill Central School Board report That familiar red roof seen while driving from the north along Pleasant Valley Road, or from the west along Irish Settlement Road, or even from the top of Mount Mansfield, has white spots. Those white spots are patching and sealing the roof on the 1986 and 1993 additions of the Underhill Central School. As with most patching, they highlight their temporary nature. The work to improve the heating, insulation, and ventilation described at the March 2008 annual meeting is all but complete. It is anticipated that this will greatly improve the physical environment within the 1980, 1986, and 1993 additions. However, the architect strongly recommends that we replace the roof and further improve the roof insulation and ventilation on the 1986 and 1993 additions as soon as practical. The recommendation is to upgrade the roof to the same level as that done this summer on the 1980 (kitchen and administration areas) addition. This would include the removal of the present roof, installation of new continuous rigid insulation at the roof level, and a new standing seam metal roof for the entire 1986 and 1993 additions. In the process of patching this roof, the contractor discovered that the screws holding the roof on were not of sufficient length. They were ½” shorter than they should have been. Also, it was discovered that some of the heating and ventilation duct-work in the 1986/1993 attic was not connected. Correcting this, along with increasing the air circulation volume and bringing the attic insulation back to its original condition, is expected to resolve the inadequate heating of the classrooms in the 1986 addition. Bringing the attic roof insulation back to its original intended condition should also greatly reduce the ice-dam problem. The routine maintenance for the coming winter will include raking the snow from the lower portion of the 1986 and 1993 additions. As you may have noted in the September 4 edition of the Mountain Gazette, John Alberghini has been promoted to co-superintendent to serve along with Jim Massingham. Among John’s primary responsibilities is that of superintendent to the six elementary schools including Underhill Central. Jim Massingham will continue to be the superintendent for exploring merging possibilities for the three northern districts: Jericho, Underhill I.D., and Underhill Central. The three Boards contracted with the Vermont School Board Association to produce a “Phase I” report on this topic. Go to the Chittenden East web site (www.cesu.k12.vt.us then in the upper left, School Board information, then Jericho, Underhill ID, Underhill Town Phase I Governance Report) to read the report. We will be discussing possible follow-up to this report at our October and/or November meetings. We invite your participation in this discussion. Derek Bellin, Peter Geiss, Anthony Julianelle, John LaRue, Shara Tarule, UCS board. Red Cedar kicks off the year with a hike Red Cedar, an independent K-8 school in Bristol, commenced the school year with a hike to Mount Philo on Wednesday, September 3. Students had a chance to renew friendships and welcome new friends as they played group games to learn more about one PHOTO CONTRIBUTED another. “It is so MMU runs record to 3-0 with win over North Country By Richard Mindel Special to the Mountain Gazette In one of the strangest football games you’ll ever see, the MMU Cougars literally ran their way to their third straight win of the season by dropping North Country High School 35-20, last Friday night, at North Country’s home field, in Newport. What made this game so unusual was the entire game was played on the ground, with neither team attempting a pass during the contest. Unfortunately for the North Country players and fans, the Cougars had Brian Wilcox on their side. The 229-pound all-state senior tailback rushed for an impressive 240 yards and scored three touchdowns on 16 carries. North Country jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the second quarter and Cougar fans started groaning, “Here we go again,” referring to MMU’s propensity to fall asleep during long periods of their games. But the boys from MMU finally woke up, outscoring North Country 35-6 the rest of the way. Defensively, the Cougars showed they are still vulnerable to the big play. As has been their pattern so far this season, the Cougar ‘D’ allowed their opponent to score on a long gain, this time a 52yard scamper by North Country tailback Andrew LeFleur. In their two previous games this season, the Cougars have allowed long TD’s to Montpelier (29 yards) and Lyndon (59 yards). The Cougars will have to break this pattern before they play defending Division II champ and top-ranked Spaulding (September 27), who defeated the Cougars twice last year, 28-18 during the regular season and again, 34-7 in the Division II Championship game, and features one of the most dangerous offensive forces in the state (besides MMU’s Wilcox) in quarterback Zach Decureau, who threw for 300 yards against the Cougars in their regular season loss last year. MMU 34, Lyndon 27 - A week earlier the Cougars needed a desperation TD from Brian Wilcox (16 carries for 142 yards) with less than 2 minutes left in the game to salvage a win over a stubborn Lyndon Institute team at Burlington’s Buck Hard Field. The Cougars sprinted to a 20-0 lead and led 27-13 before Lyndon mounted a furious comeback to tie the game at 27-27, only to have their comeback dreams shattered by Wilcox and his mates in the closing seconds of the contest. The Cougars habit of giving up the long TD continued, as Lyndon quarterback Brendan Davis hit Jake Garfield on a 59-yard TD pass in the second quarter to cut the Cougars’ lead to 27-19. After three games, the Cougars are averaging a remarkable 32.3 points per game, a testimony to their powerful offense. But that probably won’t be their legacy. To say this team is streaky is an understatement. In three spurts against Montpelier, Lyndon and North Country, the Cougars have outscored their opponents 83-6. In all, the Cougars have outscored their opponents by a combined score of 97-54. MMU squares off against Colchester this Saturday, at Essex High School. Kickoff is at 7:00 pm. Be there! cool to be going on a hike the first day of school”, says Quinn Hopwood, 9, of Jericho. The middle school students have begun playing an important role as the school year unfolds. They met a day earlier for a special orientation that focused on their leadership role in the school. They will be mentoring younger students who will look up to them as role models, and will nurture the younger students. Evan Harry of Underhill, Kellen Hopwood of Jericho, and C Dendler of Monkton (L to R, with Red Cedar School, take a break as they climb to the summit of Mt Philo. Don’t Miss the Fall Planting Season FALL BULBS - Tulips Daffodils, Crocus. Great Selection. Purchase now and plant later. PLANT GARLIC! Mid-October and harvest next July. Choose from many stiffneck and softneck varieties arriving. mid September Intervale Compost A HOW TO CLASS on selecting 20 qt. bags planting and harvesting GARLIC Saturday, September 20th at 10:00 AM Buy 3 Class at E and FRE SS Depot Home & Garden CLA get Seating is limited, th so reserve your seat now 4 FREE by calling 878-8596 Join Our Senior Club and Save Everyday of the Week! Depot H ome Home & Garden “The little store with more!” Page 15 Schools / Sports HOURS: M-F 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Sat. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sun. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 36 PARK STREET • ESSEX JCT. 878-8596 Local musicians to be in Macy’s parade Congratulations to Nicholas Exler (alto saxophone) and Maura Spillane (clarinet) for being selected to participate in the Great American Marching Band in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Watch the parade on Thanksgiving Day and look out for them! Pick up basketball group seeks players Looking for two to four players who can handle playing basketball Tuesday and Friday mornings from 6:00 – 7:00 AM. Our group has been playing for over ten years. We are competitive, but play primarily for the social and health benefits. If interested, please call Rich, 899-2037, for more details. Fall Sale 10% OFF Page 16 Mountain Gazette • September 18, 2008 Wolverine #38 Kevin Merck finds the hole Saturday, September 6 vs. the Essex Chargers. PHOTO BY CATHY LOZIER Wolverines Football Highlights By Cathy Lozier Flag Gold Squad – The 2/3 Flag Football Wolverines competed against Fairfax on Thursday, August 28. Quarterback Kyle Thurgate and Harrison Leombruno-Nicholson each ran for touchdowns. Spencer Barton caught the team’s first pass of the year. All players contributed a fine performance, specifically Ben Austin making a touchdown-saving tackle at the goal line. Flag Wolverines battled their way to a 2-2 tie against Essex on Thursday, September 4. Leading the way was Sylas Hallock, seeing time at center and fullback. Ben Austin and Noah Chabot led the way offensively with rushing touchdowns. Ethan Burachowski and Jaden Elsinger lead the defense with outstanding effort. Flag Purple Squad – On Thursday, August 28, leading the way on offense against Fairfax was quarterback Shea Fitzgerald, who ran for two touchdowns and threw for a 20-yard score to a streak- THE PERFECT FIRST HOME - HUNTINGTON Are you looking for some privacy and space, yet convenience. This charming hillside ranch is just what you are looking for. Completely remodeled with an eat in kitchen with new appliances, counters and flooring, three bedrooms, remodeled bath, new windows, new flooring, new roof and private treed backyard. $189,900 SO MUCH TO OFFER When you live in this wonderful 4 bedroom colonial situated on 5 private acres in Underhill. The best of country living, yet your close enough to enjoy Burlington. With plenty of recreational opportunities such as hiking the Long Trail, sledding and x country skiing, hunting/fishing, mountain biking, and moments from Underhill State Park and Smugglers Notch. Truly a must see home offered at $349,850. Carol Audette 550 Hinesburg Road South Burlington, VT 05403 Tel: 802-846-7819 Fax: 802-846-7809 Email: [email protected] ing Dylan Charter. Also scoring were Kyle Leggett with two running touchdowns, Hagen Harris, Andrew Villeneuve, and Kendrick Thurgate. Keying the running game was the offensive line play of Charlie Myers, Jacob Wechsler, Nate Lozier, and Justin Drinkwine. On defense, Leo Lehrer-Small and Paul Marshall dominated the line of scrimmage, wrecking havoc with the Fairfax offense. Johnny Benvenuto, Cole Premo, and Raymond Wilson tackled anyone who ran the ball their way. On Thursday, September 4, the 4th grade flag team played games against Essex and Chittenden South. The Wolverines played awesome team defense and did not allow either team to score. Leading the defensive charge were Kyle Leggett, Nate Lozier, Hagen Harris, Raymond Wilson, Justin Drinkwine, and Leo-Lehrer Small. On offensive, Will Macone and Bo Hopwood had nice touchdown runs and Kendrick Thurgate threw back to quarterback Shea Fitzgerald for a touchdown. 5/6 B Team – Wednesday, September 3, Will Bowen picked off a South Burlington pass and raced 35 yards to pay dirt for the game’s first score. Bryce Bernardine also later picked off a pass, thwarting a South Burlington drive. Brooks Moreau played outstanding from his defensive end position. Adakin Sawyer, Mike Elkins, and Vinny Bolduc were solid from their positions over the right side of the offensive line all night. Justin Goodwin and Gavin Ladue also stepped up their play contributing on defense, and Nick Adams stuffed a South Burlington ball carrier on an extra point attempt. Friday, September 5, Sam Boyson made the first tackle of the evening on the opening kickoff. Will Bowen, rushing 227 yards on the night, scampered 60 yards over the right side for a Wolverine touchdown to get the scoring started. Kudos to the amazing offensive line: Matt Champney, Riley Towers, Justin Goodwin, Dalton Hallock, Timmy Mulvihill, Adakin Sawyer, and Vinny Bolduc. Wayne Cota contributed by filling in at fullback. Nik WrightBrunelle and Jayson Bevins also assisted on many tackles throughout the evening. Travis St. John kept poised as quarterback all night and had a nice 11-yard keeper for a first down. Saturday, September 6, wing back Kyle Villeneuve picked up 75 grueling yards on the day. Carter Kittell was in on many tackles from his linebacker position. Ryan Znamierowski had a magnificent open field touchdown-saving tackle from his cornerback position. Kyle Simanskis and Colby Toensing combined on a nice tackle to keep an Essex ball carrier from converting an extra point. Donovan Rhoads came to play and was in on several tackles. Dominic Mosca had several open field unassisted tackles and kept the offensive spirits up exhibiting great leadership qualities. Aaron Howland continued to improve his game on defense. 7/8 A Team – Saturday, September 6 vs. Essex Chargers: The Wolverines received the opening kick-off and on the first play from scrimmage Marcello Mosca scampered down the sideline 35 yards to the Essex 7-yard line. The fired-up Wolverine defense led by Luke Dolan, Paul Lavallee, Brooks Gay, Jacob Johnson, Avery Cooper, Mike Dulude, “The White Tornado,” Kyle Merck, and friends played solid defense the entire first half. The Wolverines moved the ball consistently in the first half with strong performances by Kevin Merck, Tyler Ducharme, Marcello Mosca and JJ Rocque. Brooks Gay, Paul Lavallee, Luke Dolan, Alec Wallace, Jacob Johnson, Mike Dulude, Parker Young, Derek Villeneuve, Josh St. Clair, and Avery Cooper were all outstanding on both sides of the ball. The Wolverines ended the first half with a 6-0 lead. The second half was all Wolverines as the A “Not-So-Big” Home from an Award-Winning Builder This home was designed to feel big without having a big “energy footprint.” It’s a 5-Star Energy Rated home in a small PUD in Jericho, built with innovative technologies and minimal upkeep in mind. But beyond the functionality of this home, its interior is finished in style with signature Tom Moore Builder built-ins, archways, and kitchen cabinets. Its Old World-style interior woodwork and cabinetry. Three bedrooms plus a private guest suite with its own kitchen. Close to Burlington and the international airport, I-89, and Montreal. $470,000. Tom Nugent 73 Stevensville Road Underhill RE/MAX Preferred Office: (802) 862-9700 Ext. 12 1-800-998-2931 Home: 899-4488 Subdivision Potential Underhill, $275,000 Preliminary soil testing indicated three potential sites for building. Ten acres in three acre zoning. Includes farmhouse, large barn, garage and drilled well. Lots of road frontage. For more information please call Lea at 899-3890. defense shut down the running game. JJ Rocque and Marcello Mosca kept the ball moving throughout the second half. The Wolverines took a 19-0 lead on touchdown runs by Kevin Merck and JJ Rocque. The final score was Wolverines 26, Chargers 12. Following the Purple game, the Gold squad also defeated Essex 8-0. Yordan’s to hold martial arts tournament On Saturday, September 27, Yordan’s Black Belt Academy of Underhill will host the area’s largest martial arts tournament, the Fall Open Championships, and kick off the tournament season. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the event and is sure to provide everyone with truly amazing competition. The event will take place at Mount Mansfield Union High School in Jericho beginning at 10:00 AM. Competitors from VT, NH, NY, MA, and Canada will meet and compete in various events. Part of the proceeds will benefit the Vermont Respite House in Williston. Yordan’s Black Belt Academy owner and chief instructor Master Leonard Yordan commented, “This event is a place where students and families of all ages can come together in a positive environment in the true spirit of martial arts. It is a chance for the students to compete on a high level and at the same time give back to the community.” The event last year drew 700 spectators and athletes combined and this year looks to be an even better showing. Most recently, Yordan’s Black Belt Academy held a Kick-A-Thon to raise money for the Vermont Respite House and for the team members, allowing many youth from the area to participate at local and regional events. Each member of the team performed an amazing 2000 kicks in just 35 minutes. That is an average of one kick every second for 35 minutes without stopping. Participant’s ages ranged from six to 48 years old. With sponsorships and funds still coming in, the team hopes to reach $5000 in fundraising. Yordan’s Black Belt Academy has two locations, Underhill and Burlington, VT. For more information, please contact Master Leonard Yordan at 373-7675, or go online to www.YBBA.com. REAL ESTATE UNDERHILL - IMMACULATE HOME! Move in condition. Pristine Upgrades throughout. Granite in kitchen and baths. Beautiful hardwood, tile and carpeting. Wrap around deck with SPA- Great living room- Beautifully landscaped-Perennial gardens and stone walls- Great Schools. Motivated sellers invite you to tour this fabulous and well loved home. Seller willing to include full tank oil worth approx. $1,000. Don’t see this one! $319,900 Price Reduced. GREAT ONE LEVEL LIVING - Looking for that one level living..you’ve found it here. This 3 bedroom - 1 1/2 bath ranch style home features hardwood flooring, woodburning fireplace and laundry on the main level. Many upgrades include newer furnace, roof, septic, some windows, vinyl siding, plus above ground pool and full fence. Great Neighborhood and walking distance to school. $229,900 Donna Mathieu Lang McLaughry Spera 802-846-7932 Donna Mathieu Realtor, ABR 550 Hinesburg Road • So. Burlington, Vt 05403 802-846-7932 (direct) • 802-864-1910 (fax) 1-800-864-6226 [email protected] ATTENTION BARGAIN SHOPPERS Vacation ownership at an affordable price! This well kept, 4 star Sterling condo at Smugglers’ Notch Resort is conveniently located close to all the village amenities. With a full bathroom, loft bedroom with queen size bed, and a pull out sofa, this unit can comfortably sleep 4+. Fully furnished, kitchen has a full size stove, and dishwasher. Park the car right at your front door, and walk to restaurants, shops, rivers, hiking trails, playgrounds, parks, pools & ski lifts. Call today. ONLY $119,000 SET IN A TIDY NEIGHBORHOOD, on a private drive this 1991 singlewide has 3 bedrooms, a huge deck, swimming pool and large 30 X 12 barn with power. Over an acre of land, conveniently located 5 minutes to Cambridge village, and 25 minutes to Essex. House in need of TLC. Extremely Motivated Seller will contribute $5,000 to purchaser at closing. Great value for someone wanting to build on this lot. High Speed Internet available. All improvements on site. ONLY $99,000 Jessica Steel www.pleasantvalleygroup.com [email protected] 5 Park Street Suite 1 Morrisville, VT 05661 Office (802) 888-0021 Ext 5 Fax (802) 888-0200 Cell (802) 760-7379 [email protected] Mountain Gazette • September 18, 2008 HELP WANTED REGISTERED NURSE CHITTENDEN CENTRAL SUPERVISORY UNION Are you a Registered Nurse looking for some extra income? The Chittenden Central Supervisory Union, serving the Essex Junction School District, Essex Community Educational Center, and Westford School District, is looking for substitute on-call school nurses to work during the school day. Position pays $201 to $214 per day (depending on district assignment). Qualified candidates must hold a valid license as a Professional Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Vermont. For application requirements, please visit our website at www.ccsuvt.org (click on Job Opportunities). EOE Carol Kogut Human Resource Assistant Chittenden Central Supervisory Union 51 Park St. Essex Junction, VT 05452 Phone: (802) 879-5584 Fax: (802) 878-1370 [email protected] Business Dir ect or y Direct ector ory ACCOUNTING Page 17 School Board Vacancies Chittenden East Supervisory Union #12 has the following elementary school board vacancies. Citizens in the following elementary school districts interested in being appointed to any of the oneyear positions, are encouraged to send a letter of interest to: James Massingham, Superintendent of Schools, CESU #12, PO Box 282, Richmond, VT 05477 ¾Jericho School District School Director ¾Underhill ID School District School Director CLASSIFIEDS HELP WANTED Church Secretary – The United Church of Underhill (United Church of Christ and United Methodist Church) is seeking a parttime secretary to provide administrative support for its ministries. Candidates should be familiar with Microsoft Word and email, and be proficient with office equipment such as computers and photocopiers. If interested, please contact Rev. Kevin Goldenbogen at 899-1722 or [email protected]. 09/18 SERVICES Trailer for hire: 4’x8’ trailer available to move Motorcycle, 4 wheeler, snowmobile, lawn tractor, appliances, furniture Call 802644-5475 12/04 Housecleaner – honest, thorough, reliable. References. Call 8496874. 01/16 Roof Replacement – economical, insured, free estimates, references. Asphalt, metal, slate. Repairs. The Roofing Guy, 730-2961. 12/04 WANTED Scrap Metal – You call and we’ll haul. Call Charles, 453-2468. – I buy old books – also letters, documents, ledgers, diaries, etc. Marie Tedford, (802) 899-4447, or email [email protected]. – COMPUTER SERVICES Are computer problems getting you down? The Browns River PC Doctor, Tom McGonegal, can help. Visit http://brpcdoc.com or call 899-5209. – EXCAVATING FOR SALE Builder’s Special - 3 Unit permitted lot (1.42 acres) located at 11 Old Stage Road, Essex Junction, Great views and location. Convenient to everything. Right price, right terms. Call 363-0914. 09/18 SAXON OAKS EXCAVATION FOR SALE New Kids ATV in stock. Full warranty. 10 colors. 50cc: $400; 70cc: $699; 90cc: $749; 110cc $799; and bigger! Tons of safety features available. Also 50cc dirt bikes for $350, and helmets. Credit cards accepted. Call 434-2506. 09/18 802-899-2374 Four winter tires, Used only one season on Volvo. 195-65-R15. $120. Call 899-3153. Leave a message if necessary. 09/18 COMPUTER SALES / SERVICE • Lot Clearing • Brush Hog • House Sites • Septic Systems • Driveway Construction & Grading • Top Soil Delivery • Final Grading • Power Lines • Water Lines • Top Soil Delivered $320 / 14 Yard Load AUTO REPAIRS / SERVICE • Undergr ound FFuel uel TTank ank R emo Underground Remo emovval BOATING SOLUTIONS DRILLED WELLS CHIMNEY SWEEP / REPAIRS COMPUTER SALES / SERVICE ELECTRICIAN FENCING • • • • • Farm Fences Residential Fences Custom Gates High Tensile Electric Quality Work 802 • 644 • 8080 Business Dir ect or y Direct ector ory Page 18 FIREWOOD & LOGGING HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING Mountain Gazette • September 18, 2008 HOME IMPROVEMENT FORESTRY HOME IMPROVEMENT Custom Homes, Remodeling and Timber Frames PLACE YOUR AD HERE! “I use the business directory all of the time. I like the ability to call local people” Betty Moore Call 899-4431 for more information. • Custom Homes • Remodeling • Design • Handyman GLASS REPAIR H.R. Thurgate Builders & Son LLC 23 Kristie Lane, Jericho, VT 05465 899-4613 www.thurgate.com GRADING / RAKING 644-8387 • Cell 730-4606 • Jeffersonville Kitchens & Baths Basements & Home Remodeling GUNSMITH email:[email protected] Superior Quality Building Licensed & Fully Insured •Residential / Commercial •New Construction •Remodeling & Additions •Custom Building & Design •Custom Finish Work •All Phases of Construction •Roofing / Siding •Top Quality Building Materials Free Estimates 802-899-4442 • Cell 363-7467 Serving the Champlain Valley Painting, Cleaning, Windows, Gardens, Etc. WE HELP WHERE YOU NEED IT! Burnells No time for odd jobs, we are the solution Denny & Nancy Burnell 899-3574 495 Browns Trace • Jericho R. L. Meilleur Builders, Inc. New Home Construction Remodeling • Decks Rod Meilleur 899-3863 Underhill Mountain Gazette • September 18, 2008 HOME IMPROVEMENT Business Dir ect or y Direct ector ory PAINTING Page 19 SMALL ENGINE REPAIR LANDSCAPING / MAINTENANCE Pick-up and Delivery Available 58 Orr Road, Jericho RUBBISH REMOVAL Interior & Exterior Painting Nate Guay Outdoor Services ...a transformative experience Brush hogging - Field mowing - Rototilling York and Harley power raking Driveway maintenance and rebuilding Light excavating services Professional painting featuring Benjamin Moore and Cabot Paints Insured - Free estimates Underhill, VT (cell) 279-1367 Booking now for 2008 SOUND LAB (802) 899-5004 online portfolio @ www.topcoatfinishes.com POOLS SAWMILL WELDING DESIGN • CONSTRUCTION • MAINTENANCE ROBERT SCHANTZ, HORTICULTURALIST 113 VT Rt. 15, Jericho, VT 05465 802-899-8900 • Fax 802-899-4957 Vermont-Grown Perennials • Trees • Shrubs MOVING SER VING ALL OF VERMONT SERVING Quality Consistent Lumber Hemlock - Pine Rough Cut • Dimensional Lumber • Boarding • Timber Custom Sawing • Custom Planing Now Offering: Shiplap V-Match Tongue & Groove Center Match Tongue & Groove S45 Boards & Timers Please Call For Other Specialty Sawing Requirements Place your ad in the Mountain Gazette’s business directory and reach 7500 homes and businesses in six communities. 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