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Is the Conn. River on drugs? Are old prescriptions, personal care products and other pollutants flushed into the waste water system polluting the Connecticut River? ...Turn to page 7 to find out
Sports New book released about the late, local college coach Keith LeClair See page 19
Chester PD offers forensic expertise at GMUHS CHESTER — The evidence is in, as several Green Mountain Union High School science students recently witnessed a fascinating forensic demonstration conducted by officer Paul Larochelle of the Chester Police Department (pictured above). Originally a detective for the Springfield Police Department who specialized in child crimes and crime scene photography, Larochelle left this particularly intense field after four years to pursue careers in both photography and as a newspaper editor. “I was working as an officer for Springfield PD starting in 1981,” Larochelle said in a recent interview. “Four years later I got a chance to work with kids as a detective in juvenile services. The reality was though, that I worked with the adult offenders who hurt kids through sexual and physical child abuse. After a couple hundred cases over four years, I was burned out.” However, after some 20 years away from the field, Paul recently competed the police academy training program and is now a full time officer in the aforementioned Chester Police Department. And now gets to work with kids under much better circumstances. Turn to page 12 for all the evidence ...
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The Outlook’s Robert Smith got these photos of the popular Harlow’s Sugar House on Route 5 in Putney, a big tourist attraction where the sap is almost always boiling and visitors can ride into the sugarbush on a horse drawn wagon to see how the sap is collected. Harlow’s is just one of many sugaring operations in the region. For a feature on Victor and JoAnn Jarvis’ Maple Knoll Farm in Springfield, turn to page 16. Inset photo at left by Mary Moeykens
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Meet Dave Hinkley, a young entrepreneur and founder of 802 Music in Springfield, who is looking to shake up the local music scene...
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One the many new assignments from the Elks National fraternity was that all Lodges would install awards for local “Student of the Month” programs. The Springfield’s Elks recently named their first. Turn to page 8 to meet SHS senior Simret Ladd.
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Learn to Craft a Fullam Rocker this Summer Brent Karner, owner and master craftsman of ClearLake Furniture, has been crafting fine furniture by hand for nearly 30 years. But these days, he’s going a little farther into the past to bring a real present to some amateur furniture crafters. This July, Karner will teach a group of woodworkers how to build a wooden rocking chair. He is using the chairs of the L.G. Fullam & Sons Company as a model. The Fullam rockers were designed and manufactured in Ludlow over a century ago, but their classic styling and sturdy design make for a timeless piece. He is opening the doors to ClearLake’s workshop the weekend of July 9-11, as part of the summer-long Black River Academy Museum’s tribute to Fullam’s work. In 1889, Fullam and his son began building chairs in an old blacksmith shop in the small town of Ludlow. Within five years, the demand for Fullam’s chairs grew to the point where he doubled his space and employed 30 men. The Fullam rockers were known for their comfort, including a high back, wider seat, and broad, flat arms that provided the ideal rest. The company offered more than 90 styles, and was manufacturing 150 to 200 chairs a day to keep up with demand. In 1909, the company hit hard times. The bank foreclosed on the building in 1915. But ClearLake Furniture and BRAM are reviving the chairs that had been a popular fixture on front porches, with “What the Rocker Knows”. The weekend workshop provides participants with the materials, tools, and instruction for building a rocking chair out of Vermont maple, white oak, or cherry—theirs for the keeping. The $1,920 fee also includes lodging at either the Jackson Gore Inn or Governor ’s Inn, plus two catered lunches and a dinner at the Coleman Brook Tavern.
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Text by Robert F. Smith – Editor, Photo by Mary Moeykens, Outlook Staff Every Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Six Loose Ladies yarn shop at 7 Depot Street in Proctorsville has a knitting night that is open to the public. Drop in and join the knitting, or get some expert advice and instruction. The shop is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and can be reached at 226-7373. Visit www.fiberartsinvermont.org for more information.
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Friends of Ludlow Auditorium recently received a donation in the amount of $250 from employees of Chittenden Bank’s Ludlow office to help purchase a movie projector that will be used to show films at the new-renovated auditorium in Ludlow’s Town Hall. Friends of Ludlow Auditorium were recently created “to encourage and promote the use of the renovated auditorium in the town Hall for all appropriate forms of performing arts.” Friends has already scheduled 5 summer concerts in the auditorium consisting of master concerts presented by the Okemo Young Artists Program. These concerts will feature star pupils and their teachers in special concert presentations during June and July. Friends hope to provide first run movies for area residents in 2010 and other plans include periodic showings of first-run and classic movies, a Holiday Christmas production, political forums, and area band concerts.
Reiki I Class Offered in Ludlow On Saturday, March 27 from 8:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Mountain View Physical Therapy in Ludlow is offering Reiki I, a one day class where participants will learn Usui Japanese Reiki principles and practices, and hear about Reiki case studies and current research. Donna Eden, Barbara Brennan, and Mantak Chia techniques will also be included to better prepare our energy systems for channeling Reiki Energy. There will be ample time provided for participants to practice giving Reiki to themselves and others. Participants will receive the Reiki I Attunement, a 150 page Reiki I and II manual, plus a set of additional handouts, and be certified as a Reiki I Practitioner. The instructor organizes Reiki shares on a monthly schedule for all Reiki practitioners to enjoy receiving and giving Reiki. Also scheduled are Reiki clinics for Reiki practitioners to offer service to the general public. On-going mentoring, apprenticeships, and attunements for students are also offered. Class is taught in a fun and lively way where questions and laughter are welcome. Call Lauren Potter for more information and to register at 591-0507 or 885-3376.
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recognized expert in school and community-based mentoring programs, will be the featured speaker. There will be many other local experts presenting workshops centered around these tracks: Mentoring Mentors; Networking for Sustainability; Standards and Program Evaluation; and Marketing and Media. The afternoon features an open space forum, a time to share and learn about the pressing topics that matter most to you. Mentoring programs are encouraged to bring materials to display and share. Registration is $30 per person and includes continental breakfast and lunch. Registration will open in April and registration info will be posted on www.vtmentoring.org. For questions in the meantime, contact Amy Cunningham at amy@ewvt.org or 229-2665, or Kathy Kinter at Kathy@WCPartners.org or 674-5101.
Open House at Weston’s The Little School The Little School, located in Weston, invites families interested in enrolling their children to visit their early education program during the months of March and April. The Little School is a private, nonprofit preschool for children between the ages of 2 to 5 years old. It has three classrooms with openings in enrollment for the 2010-2011 school year. Visitors will have a chance to observe the classrooms and talk with teachers. They will also be able to get information about the application process for enrollment and financial aid. The Little School offers morning and full-day programs, including extended day starting at 7:30 a.m. and an after school program until 5:30 p.m. To make an appointment to visit The Little School or for more information about its programs, call 8243405 or email littleschool@myfairpoint.net.
Text by Joe Milliken-Editor Photo by Donald Dill Fight Like A Girl organizer, Mark Andrade continues to raise money for the Friends of Norris Cotton Cancer Center breast cancer awareness event, which was originally held on Valentine’s Day weekend in Ludlow. The very successful event was sponsored by over 95% of local Ludlow businesses, and has raised over $7,000 and still going strong. All the proceeds have been donated between the National Breast cancer Foundation and the Norris Cotton Cancer Center. The organizers will make this a yearly event, and are planning to have the support of the American Cancer Society next year.
April 1 Skiing Special at Okemo When skiers and snowboarders visit Okemo Mountain Resort in Ludlow on Thursday, April 1, they can ski or snowboard all day for just $10 when they donate a minimum of three non-perishable food items to Okemo’s April Fool’s Day Food Drive. All food collected will be distributed to local food pantries that service the Okemo Valley community. Okemo is planning to remain open through Sunday, April 18. More information may be obtained by calling 2281600 or by visiting www.okemo.com,
Table Tennis Tournament in Rutland The Green Mountain Table Tennis Club announce its annual Spring Spectacular Table Tennis Tournament for Saturday, April 24 at The Knights of Columbus/Boys & Girls Club gymnasium on 21 Merchants Row in Rutland. This consists of 13 separate events and divisions including novice, juniors, singles, doubles, advanced, a Boys & Girls event, and other groupings. There will be awards for winners and runner-ups. To sign up or for further information go to www.gmttc.com. The application should be printed from the web site, completed and mailed so that it is received prior to the event. For further information, contact Club representative Ronald Lewis at 247-5913 or vtpoet@gmail.com.
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Thanks from the LPCTV for Bond Vote Editor, the Outlook: Dear Ludlow Voters, As you know, at the recent Town Meeting Day vote we approved the Town's proposed bond for the renovation of the Armory property. The main building will be multi-use for school, recreation, and community purposes. The adjacent garage ("tank barn") will be renovated for use by LPC-TV and Black River Good Neighbor Services. LPC-TV would like to thank everyone for their support in getting the Bond vote passed! We will now get to work, carefully planning for our future home. We have already been working with an architect on our floor plans and are actively pursuing grants. With a new home, LPC-TV will all be able to create a space for the whole community to enjoy. We aim to make our new studio facility a true asset for the Ludlow area. If you have any input or would like to get involved with this planning process, please get in touch. We'd like to hear from you. Thank you again! Sharon Bixby, on behalf of LPC-TV Board of Directors
Thanks from Windsor County Partners Editor, the Outlook: On behalf of Windsor County Partners’ Board of Directors, our volunteers and the youth we serve, we thank the voters who supported our appropriations requests. It is heartwarming to know that, despite these difficult economic times, philanthropy is still strong in our community. Thanks to the generosity of citizens who acknowledge the value of mentoring in the life of a child, Windsor County Partners will receive funding from
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LPCTV Thanks Local Business Underwriters Editor, the Outlook: LPCTV, community television for the Black River Valley, is recognizing its 2010 underwriters from the local business community. Through this underwriting program, businesses make donations to LPCTV, in a display of support for their community TV station. LPCTV's 2010 local business underwriters are Chittenden Bank of Ludlow, Wine & Cheese Depot, The Book Nook, Wicked Good Pizza, Lavalley Building Supply, TDS Telecom, Knight Tubs, Okemo Valley Self Storage, and The Current / CT River Transit. The financial contributions from these businesses help keep programming on the air on LPCTV's 2 community channels. Those are channels 8 and 10 on cable TV in the Towns of Ludlow, Plymouth, Cavendish, and Mount Holly. Underwriting is a source of income that LPCTV counts on every year in its annual operating budget. As a small non-profit running an expensive business, it's important to establish as many revenue streams as possible. And with a vibrant business community in this area, it just makes a lot of sense for us, as a media outlet, to build a relationship with them. In exchange for the contributions from its underwriters, LPCTV provides each with exposure throughout the year on its channels and its website. LPCTV creates short video acknowledgements for each underwriter throughout the year. The videos then play every day on channels 8 and 10. The video acknowledgements are not advertising, they are a small scale version of what is commonly
Fresh Air Fund Seeks Volunteers Editor, the Outlook: I would like to publicly thank the local theater – The Village Picture Shows in Manchester – for their support of the Fresh Air Fund by showing the organization’s public service announcement. Numerous people have mentioned they saw it. On a cold winter day they liked the warm summer feeling it gave them to see two kids swimming in a crystal blue pool. The Fresh Air Fund has been sending New York City kids to greener spaces for a summer break from their urban homes since 1877. The children are hosted by families, large and small, young and old. The biggest requirement is a place in your heart not the money in your pocket. A backyard with grass is a hot commodity they do not have access to. Many hosts use the occasion as a reason to do a little “staycation” and enjoy all the things their local area has to offer. Host families are also surprised at the end of a visit how much they have gained from meeting someone new and different. If you would like more information on the Fresh Air Fund you can go online to www.freshair.org or call 1800-367-0003. You can also contact a local Vermont volunteer: Martha Thompson 362-3473, Geralyn Manning 867-5944 or Pat Meulemans 297-9886. Pat Meulemans, Jamaica
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Alexander’s Tai Kwon Do Offers Tactical Self Defense Classes Story by Joe Milliken-Editor Huzon Alexander, owner of Alexander's Tai Kwon Do based in Londonderry, is currently offering a certified martial arts system, complete with tests and ranking from white to black belt, known as Tactical Self Defense. Twice a week (Mon. and Wed.) from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., this class is for teens and adults only and taught to those accepted into the program, as to avoid those who may look to be negatively aggressive with the knowledge. "I have taught various self defense awareness programs in several of the local schools including The Mountain School in Winhall, Flood Brook School in Londonderry, Green Mountain High School
and Chester-Andover Elementary School in Chester and the Saxtons River School," Alexander said in a recent interview. "The system is based around awareness and situational prevention. For example, if someone wants your money or your keys - give it to them because these things can be replaced. You cannot be replaced. "However," Alexander continued, "When your life or well being is at risk, this is a different story, so I have developed the defense portion of my system through a range of martial arts (Jui Jitsu, Judo, Hapkido, Tae Kwon Do, kick boxing and traditional boxing) in order to take what I feel makes the most sense for "street self defense". In other words, this is not for tournaments or demonstration, but real-
life defense." The techniques Alexander teaches do not revolve around tactics such as simply punching an attacker repeatedly, but rather having a deep knowledge of the human body, specific targets and
strikes to those targets, without wasting time or risk to your well-being. "For example," Alexander concluded. "If someone tries to grab you by the wrist to pull you into a vehicle, a calculated, quick
response with a solid follow up will end the situation. “As opposed to panicking or using a bad technique which could create a worse situation." Alexander started putting this system together some three years ago and has developed the classes into a refined and wellrounded program. With the growing success of MMA (mixed martial arts) more and more people are learning how to become more dangerous, therefore the need for a "real life defense" is reality. "There are no forms or fancy jump spinning kicks that could get someone into more trouble, but rather techniques that any age or body type can learn. “This is the main reason it took time to develop the system,
wanting to make sure it is designed with no great risks needed to be taken when one is attacked." The cost of this extensive program is $75.00 per month and is currently offered at the Londonderry School, but will soon also be offered in their new, Bellows Falls location next to Le Studio School of Gymnastics. All of Alexander's programs focus on self control, self confidence, respect, coordination, strength and flexibility for ages six and up. Class times varies depending on age and location. To learn more about Alexander's technical self defense program and the various programs available, visit at 5099 Route 100 in Londonderry, call 8244216 or email at alexanderstkd@live.com.
News, Notes & Announcements for the Londonderry Region Stratton Hosts Black & Blue Bash On Saturday, March 27, the Stratton Mountain Base Lodge will be buzzing with excitement, as guests enjoy dancing to Doc Scanlon’s Rhythm Boys, candlelight dining and bidding on fabulous auction prizes at the Black and Blue Bash. This is your chance to win a Stratton Mountain Winter Value Ski Pass for 2010/2011. Valid all season except holidays. You could also win two Stratton Mountain Country Club Value Passes including unlimited greens fees, and unlimited play Sunday afternoon to Friday. Raffle tickets and more information are available online at www.strattonfoundation.org or 297-2096.
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Rotary Accepting Scholarship Applications The Wantastiquet Rotary Club has announced the availability of four $1,100 scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Eligible students must reside in the towns of Londonderry, Peru, Landgrove, Weston, Windham, Winhall and Jamaica. Selection is based on financial need, academic potential, and school and community involvement. Applications are available through area high school guidance departments or registrars’ offices. Students residing in the towns listed above but attending school outside the area may request an application by calling Malcolm Hamblett at 824-6913. Completed applications must be postmarked by Thursday, April 22. Our biggest fundraiser for the scholarship fund is our annual Penny Sale. This year ’s Penny Sale will be held Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 29 at Flood Brook Union School in Londonderry,
beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Wantastiquet Rotary Club holds breakfast meetings at The Colonial House Inn in Weston on Wednesday at 7 a.m.
Free Tax-Aide in Londonderry At Neighborhood Connections, located in Londonderry's Mountain Marketplace, there are three Wednesday dates remaining for filing your Income Tax through our free AARP Tax-aide Program. The dates are March 31 and April 7 and 14 from 9 a.m. to noon. Saturdays and weekday evenings are also possible for appointments. To schedule an appointmen,t call 824-4343.
Schedule for Holy Week Services Holy Week services in Londonderry will be on Thursday, April 1, at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in South Londonderry. This is the Maundy Thursday Service. The Good Friday Service on April 2 will be at 7 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church. For Holy Week services the First Baptist Church and the Second Congregational Church worship together. All are welcome at these Holy Week services. For more information or directions, call 824-6453 or 824-6046.
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The Flood Brook Drama Club is rehearsing for its spring production scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on March 26 and 27 at the Weston Playhouse. Under the direction of Jennifer and Scott Repinski, the students will be the first to perform this new
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The Connecticut – A River on Drugs? Submitted by David Deen, River Steward Photo by Robert F. Smith – Editor If you could see a picture I was looking at recently, you would think the editor had made a mistake and placed the picture on its side. On reading the caption though, the striped bass in the picture is in fact “standing on its tail” with its nose facing straight up in a comatose state. The fish was under the effects of an endocrine treatment medicine added to the water. We now face new types of pollutants known as endocrine disrupters and they are found in profusion in certain watersheds in the US. It is unknown at this time if we face the problem in the Connecticut River. It is not a matter of whether these compounds are present or not but Vermont, New Hampshire and the federal government have yet to publish the results of any studies so we are ignorant of the presence or lack thereof of drugs in our river. What are endocrine disrupters? The endocrine system inside our bodies is the network of glands, hormones and receptors that provide communication and controls between the nervous system and bodily functions such as reproduction, immunity, metabolism and behavior. The endocrine system is based on chemicals, the hormones, which are secreted into the blood and reach all parts of the body. What is true for us is true for all animals on earth including our aquatic neighbors. Endocrine disrupting chemicals mimic the natural hormones in the body. These chemicals are used in thousands of common products. Some closely related drugs react differently to standard wastewater treatment and some do not react at all. Mirror image drugs have the same effects in humans but different reactions to treatment in wastewater processes. Endocrine disruptors can be natural or synthetic. Some plants, including soybeans and garlic, produce endocrine disruptors as a defense mechanism. However, most endocrine disruptors are humanmade chemicals, such as pharmaceuticals, phthalates (used as plasticisers), alkylphenols (industrial detergents), and bisphenol A (used in packaging food), that are released into the environment unintentionally. They have been shown to cause developmental and reproductive abnormalities in wildlife, and can cause birth defects, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and infertility in humans. For the most part our wastewater treatment plants were engineered and built beginning in the 1950s. The technology used in those plants was and is pegged to deal with the pollutants of the time. Things have changed from those earlier times and our technology is falling behind in dealing with modern pollutants. In the meantime things could slip out of control if
Chemicals and pharmaceuticals get into rivers through storm run off, as in the storm drain trench running directly into the Connecticut River to the left in the photo, and at times these potential pollutants are not removed at the waste water treatment plants, like the one in Bellows Falls in the photo above. there is no response on the part of our policy makers. We may face situations where there are no male fish of certain species and five legged frogs as normal occurrences. Disrupters play a role in the feminization of male fish that has been reported from many countries across the world. The effects reported are probably a consequence of exposure to a mixture of estrogenic chemicals. Along with endocrine disrupters we are also looking at another new technology being dumped onto our waters called nano particles, molecules less than one thousandth the width of a human hair. Nano particles are extremely small particles, sometimes only one cell thick that are used in a wide variety of products and the number is growing. Several studies have shown there are health risks posed by nano particles. Manufacturers are putting these particles into skincare products. Even worse, the FDA is allowing them to do so without adequate testing of the new technology or its consequences for human health in direct application situations and nobody is looking to see their effects in our rivers and lakes. So how do all of these new pollutants find their way into our river? They simply are flushed into the waste water system either by natural elimination by people or having households throw out old prescriptions and
personal care products by flushing them down the sink or toilet. From there they make their way to the wastewater treatment facilities where the facilities cannot treat the compounds or nano particles. Unused drugs then become part of the effluent from the plant but are not treated by the process within the plant. They should be screened out but the most reliable system is reverse osmosis but that is expensive to install and maintain and is not used on our plants. So we are left with digestion as the system of disposal and that is not 100 percent reliable or effective in dealing with these new pollutants. What can you do? If you are hooked up to a municipal waste water system do not flush unused drugs down the toilet or sink in your house. Mix them with mud, used cat litter or some other disgusting substance and then throw them in the trash or take them to your recycle centers hazardous waste collection day. Since manufacturers’ should be responsibility for the drugs they produce, ask your pharmacy to take back unused drugs. Take unused personal care products to your toxic collection days at your recycle center. David Deen is River Steward for the Connecticut River Watershed Council. CRWC has been a protector of the Connecticut River for more than half a century.
Calendar of Events for the Brattleboro Area 8,000 Mile Hiker Presentation On Friday, April 2 at 7 p.m. at the Hooker-Dunham Theater at 139 Main Street in Brattleboro, author John Illig will discuss his 8,000 mile-plus thru-hikes of the Appalachian Trail, the Continental Divide Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail. Illig, who has published three books on the trials and tribulations of the long-distance trails, will offer insights into the motivations and the life of a thruhiker. Illig, who has also raced in triathlons, marathons and ultra-marathons and is Middlebury College’s colorful squash coach, will offer an evening of exciting slides and stories from Triple Crown Trilogy, the three-book series he wrote about his adventures on the three longdistance trails. The lecture is sponsored by the Brattleboro section of the Green Mountain Club. The cost is $5 and all proceeds will support the Long Trail, Vermont’s 270mile Footpath in the Wilderness. For details call 603-358-1455 or visit brattleborogmc.com .
Stephen King Film Series at Library On Wednesdays at 7 p.m. during March Brooks
Memorial Library in Brattleboro will host a free Stephen King Film Series. Wednesday, March 24, Secret Window with Johnny Depp, Maria Bello, John Turturro, and Timothy Hutton, Rated PG-13; 96 minutes; 2004 Wednesday, March 31, Thinner with Robert John Burke, Joe Mantegna, Michael Constantine, and Kari Wuhrer. For more information call 254-5290, ext. 0, or send an email to brattlib@brooks.lib.vt.us.
Events at Moore Free Library Moore Free Library at 23 West Street in Newfane has the following Schedule of Events: Deborah Lee Luskin, novelist, will read from Into the Wilderness, her first published novel in the Crowell Gallery of the Library on Wednesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. The Crowell Gallery features artwork of the children of Newfane School and is presented by Newfane School art teacher/librarian, Suzanne Paugh. The show is called "Children of Newfane" to showcase the self-portraits. The show runs through March 27. Hours Tuesday-Friday 1-5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Local Authors Read What They Write" in the Crowell Gallery on March 31 from 7- 8 p.m. Local authors are
welcome to read their unpublished works of poetry and prose. Meetings held the last Wednesday of each month. Hookers and Strippers, the Newfane Rug Hooking Group, will exhibit handmade rugs in the gallery in April. The opening is Saturday, April 3 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 365-7948 for more information.
Nicholas Schmidle on Pakistan Freelance journalist Nicholas Schmidle will discuss his experiences covering events in Pakistan in a talk at Brooks Memorial Library in Brattleboro on Wensday, April 7. His talk, “To Live or Perish Forever: Two Tumultuous Years in Pakistan,” is part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays lecture series and takes place at 7 p.m. Schmidle spent two years as a journalism fellow in Pakistan. His talk will reveal a country—complicated, dangerous, and fragile—that looks to be the battleground for the future of the Muslim world. Schmidle writes for the New York Times Magazine, Slate, The New Republic, Smithsonian, and other publications. For more information call 254-5290, 262-2626 or visit info@vermonthumanities.org, or www.vermonthumanities.org.
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March 24-30, 2010
Linus Project – Security Through Blankets
Mimi Stringham displays one of the nine quilts she made to donate to the Linus Project.
Simret Ladd, a senior at Springfield High School, was chosen the first recipient of the Springfield Elks Lodge #1560's Student of the Month for February. One the many new assignments from the Elks National fraternity was that all Lodges would install awards for local Student of the Month programs. Springfield's Elks recently named their first. She is Springfield High School senior Simret Ladd. Ladd is the daughter of Dr.'s Dan Caloras and Sheila Kendrick of Springfield. The Student of the Month Program is sponsored by the Springfield Elks Lodge in an effort to bring recognition to outstanding youth in the area and administered by the Springfield High School Student Council. Students of the Month are selected from a pool of nominees who are submitted by students and staff at Springfield High School. The Student of the Month is then selected by a majority tally in a vote by the staff of Springfield High School, nearly 100 professionals. Nominations for Student of the Month are accepted until the 15th of each month, and are then selected at the following Monday meeting of the high school staff. Recently Ladd was active in planning a blood drive and recruiting new blood donors for the event. Scholastically, she has consistently achieved honor roll or high honor roll at the high school. Additionally, Ladd is in her second year of the Human Services program at the River Valley Technical Center. At RVTC, Ladd is a member of the National Honor Society and serves as a Student Ambassador for new and prospective Technical Center students. Upon graduation, Ladd plans to attend George Washington University in Virginia to study nursing. After completing college, she hopes to join her brother in Ethiopia to take part in the public health field.
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Story and Photo Submitted by Marita Johnson Mimi Stringham of Springfield loves to quilt and enjoys being able to share her creations with others. She has recently finished nine quilts to donate to the Linus Project which is a national volunteer organization that provides handmade quilts and crocheted and knitted afghans to "provide security through blankets" to young people from newborn babies to 18 year olds. From their national website www.ProjectLinus.org, their mission statement gives the basic premise of what they are doing. - "It is our mission to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer "blanketeers." A second mission purpose "is to provide a rewarding and fun service opportunity for interested individuals and groups in local communities, for the benefit of children."
The organization has distributed over three million blankets to children in need since its inception in 1995. Stringham is one of the local "blanketeers" and has delivered her donations to Christine Cathcart, Project Linus Coordinator for the Vermont Windham County Chapter. Cathcart can be contacted at 365-4704 or at www.oldefarmhouse.net For a video that will air on SAPA TV - Springfield Area Public Television, Stringham showed her quilts and explained the process of designing them with the various patterns and colors. She was able to use many donated fabrics to integrate them with material from her own quilter's stash. She encouraged other sewers and knitters to join in the group's volunteer efforts. Besides actually making the items, there is always the opportunity for people to donate fabric and yarn that can be used by others such as Stringham when making the blankets. If you have material you would like to donate or would like to learn more about Linus Project, you can contact Mimi Stringham at 885-5265.
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Submitted by North Springfield Baptist Church Youth at the North Springfield Baptist Church collected pennies, each one to represent a hungry child in the state of Vermont. The Penny Project collected $239.59 in pennies, exchanged them for cash and took the funds to Main Street Market in N. Springfield to purchase infant formula and other related items for babies. Main Street Market purchased the food wholesale and helped round out the donation as well. Pictured from left are Diane Moulton, volunteer for the Church, Pastor George Keeler and Debbie Luse, Executive Director of the Springfield Family Center accepting the donation. The donation was especially welcome as infant formula is always in demand and hard to come by, as are diapers.
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Preparing for the Pinewood Derby Winter Sunshine
Lisa, a Dartmouth College Greenhouse orchid specialist, on left, explains the parts of an orchid flower to Springfield Garden Club members Ruth Kochalka, from left, Valerie Hanley and Kathleen Marshall on a recent "Winter Sunshine" trip.
AARP Tax-Aide Programs in Area Towns Schedule your appointment with an AARP Tax-Aide preparer at two locations, Chester Newsbank and the Springfield Public Library. Appointments for Chester are available on Tuesdays, 9-11.30 a.m., and for the Springfield on Wednesdays, 1-4.30 p.m. Also night appointment are available on April 7. Call 824-5294. Appointments for Springfield can be made by calling the library at 885-3108.
UVM Brings Dance Program to SHS
Henry Garaffa of Cub Scout Pack 258, chartered by VFW Post 771, Robert L. Johnson Post, sands his car smooth during the Pinewood Derby Car Workshop.
On Monday, March 29 the University of Vermont Dance Program, Dancing Uphill on the Road, will return to Springfield High School for the third year. The performance will begin at 8 a.m. in the Springfield High School Auditorium. Three dances performed by University of Vermont students will feature two of SHS alumni, Christina Moore and Sam Durant-Hunter, class of 2007. Two other dances will be performed by University of Nebraska Lincoln students.
News, Notes & Announcements for the Springfield Region Walk for Hope and Remembrance Share Southern Vermont, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support is hosting their 2nd annual Walk for Hope and Remembrance on Saturday, May 8 along the Toonerville Trail in Springfield. This annual walk provides families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or the death of an infant an opportunity to remember publicly. Last year, more than 80 participants came out for the memorial service and three mile walk. Although there was no registration fee, donations raised over $1,500 for loss support. Day-of registration begins at 9 a.m. with the memorial commencing at 10, followed by the walk and a complementary lunch. Pre-registration is highly recommended. Donations and sponsorships are accepted with all proceeds going to support locally grieving families. To pre-register call 226-7231, email sharesouthernvermont@gmail.com, or download and send in the form from www.sharesouthernvermont.blogspot.com.
Amazing World of Birds at the Library The Nature Museum of Grafton will present “The Amazing World of Birds” at the Springfield Town Library on Wednesday, March 31 at 3:30 pm. Kids ages 5 and up can celebrate the arrival of spring by learning about our feathered friends. This program is supported by the Friends of the Springfield Town Library. For more information, call 885-3108.
Easter Egg Hunt at Health & Rehab Center There will be a community Easter egg hunt at the Springfield Health & Rehab Center on Saturday, April 3 at 2:30 p.m. Children 2-10 are welcome. The egg hunt will be outside weather permitting, otherwise it will be held in the activity room and surrounding areas. Refreshments will be served. Please bring your own baskets.
News from the Springfield Family Center The Family Center is looking for volunteers to prepare bag lunches for Lunch at Home during April vacation April 19-23. Volunteers must be at the Center at 7 a.m. and will be finished by 9 each day. Call Diana Gould at 885-3646 ext. 1009 if you can lend a hand. The Springfield Family Center is so grateful to
Shaw’s for their ongoing donations of day old items from their bakery. These donations really help to fill out our menus. Thank you also for serving as a food collection site and to the many shoppers that always keep the donation box filled with non-perishable food items. Our food shelf truly benefits. Stephen & Esta Morse of Mt. Ephraim Farm are already faithfully on board to pick up our kitchen scraps for their pigs. An added bonus for the Center is the dozens of eggs they donate. Thank you! Thank you Baba `A Louis Bakery for your weekly donations of excess bread and bakery items. Your ongoing help is gratefully appreciated. The Pizza Stone’s donation of pizza dough will open up opportunities for new ways to utilize this product in our menus and food shelf. Thank you.
The VAULT Sponsors PMC Jewelry Making Gallery at the VAULT will sponsor PMC Jewelry Making with Deb Diender on Saturday, April 10 from noon until 4 pm. at 68 Main Street in downtown Springfield. Students will be introduced to the clay, tools and techniques and use a small torch to fire the clay. Everyone will design and create at least one piece of jewelry for a pin, pendant or earrings. Debra Diender is a Certified PMC jewelry instructor. The workshop is $15 for members or $20 for nonmembers. A $40 materials fee includes PMC, sterling silver jump rings, pin back or french wires, work surface and supplies needed to fire the clay. Students must pre-register by calling 885-7111. Visit online at www.galleryvault.org
Free Community Dinner in N. Springfield A free community dinner will be hosted by the North Springfield Baptist Church on Friday April 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. This is a pot luck style dinner that includes casseroles, baked beans, salads, desserts and beverages. Everyone is welcome to attend. Take out is available. The church is located at 69 Main Street in North Springfield. For more information call 886-8107.
Alumni Variety Show Cancelled Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Springfield High School Alumni Association has had to cancel this year ’s Variety Show. Performers that were scheduled for this year ’s
show have already signed on for next April’s production. That theme will focus on the 250th birthday of the town of Springfield . With the 250th birthday theme and the town of Springfield boasting a history rich with innovation, there is an excellent chance that the 2011 Variety Show will be the best yet. This year ’s Alumni Weekend, featuring the golf tournament, the banquet, and the parade, with the get-together following at Riverside, is planned for June 25 and June 26.
Shaken Baby Syndrome Workshop Together with Prevent Child Abuse Vermont, the Springfield Area Parent Child Center presents an informational workshop on Shaken Baby Syndrome on Friday, April 2 from noon to 2 p.m. at the SAPCC in North Springfield. According to Prevent Child Abuse Vermont, approximately 2,200 cases of SBS are diagnosed nationally each year, with an average of five diagnosed yearly in Vermont. Twenty–five percent of all victims die and fifty percent live with life long disabilities. Free child care provided on a limited basis. To learn more about the array of services offered by the SAPCC, visit www.sapcc-vt.org.
Joyce Judy Named President of CCV The Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees has named Joyce M. Judy as president of Community College of Vermont. Currently serving as interim president of CCV, Judy was selected as permanent president following a national search that began last November. Judy’s appointment was a unanimous decision of the board and it is effective immediately.
Easter Celebrations at The Red Barn The Red Barn of North Springfield, an outreach of Life Fellowship in Charlestown, NH, will be having an Easter Celebration Service on Sunday, April 4 at 10 a.m. in honor of our resurrected Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. There will be special uplifting music and an opportunity to take communion. Coffee, juice, bagels and donuts will be served from 9-9:45. All are welcome. For more information, call Pastors Mike or Carol Gibson at 886-1396.
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Text by Robert F. Smith, Photos by Pam Crowley Family-owned Woodbury Florist at 400 River Street in Springfield is celebrating its greenhouse reopening with a Spring Open House on Saturday, March 27. They will hold an Easter Egg Hunt for kids 10 years old and younger at 11 a.m. There will be plant specials on violets, mini daffodils, hyacinths, green plants and more, as well as great prices on fresh flowers and free delivery of orders placed for Easter . The Springfield Humane Society will be accepting donations from noon to 4 p.m. Whether you’re buying plants for your garden, shrubs or supplies for your landscaping , a flower arrangement for Easter or Mother’s Day, or a gift, Woodbury’s is the place to go. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. They can be reached at 886-2676, (800) 851-9726 or by email at woodburys@vermontel.net. In photos, clockwise from top left, Jennie Suydam, left, and Desiree Garrow work on arrangements at Woodbury Florist in Springfield, owner Bette Matulonis re-pots a plant for a customer, and some of the hundreds of gifts available at the garden center.
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Green Mountain Students Are Witnesses To Chester PD Forensics Story and photos by Joe Milliken -Editor (continued from front cover) "Chief Cloud requires that all full time Chester officers are EMT certified or better. Our volunteer ambulance squad gets to the scene as quickly as possible but probably 99 percent of the time, we are the first responders. “Therefore, it’s peace of mind for the public and us because it would be frustrating to show up and not be able to help on the medical end of things." So how did officer Larochelle find his way to the classroom? "I was talking to a Green Mountain student who told me she was interested in crime scene forensics. I had brought her an extra catalog I had on crime scene books, and she told me about Dr. Rice's science class, so I approached him about doing something for his students." Armed with a briefcase full of forensic tools and years of investigative knowledge and experience, officer Larochelle walked the students through several forensic techniques designed to give a fundamental overview of the general steps involved
in a crime scene investigation. This included finger, hand and shoe prints, collecting hair samples, determining and distinguishing circumstantial, tampered and hard evidence, as well as identifying fingerprints through a cynoacrylate fuming tent. While creating a make-shift crime scene situation with the students, Larochelle applied these various techniques in a hands-on fashion that kept the students not only interested, but also on their toes. "I was really impressed with a couple of kids and equally impressed with the hands on method of teaching that Dr. Rice sets up for the kids. “One student and I went back and forth on a crime scene scenario and she was matching me point for point regarding the differences between circumstantial evidence and hard evidence that proves beyond a reasonable doubt. That was a surprise. “The class was a lot of fun and we are planning future classes based on how well this one was received by the students and it certainly helps with keeping the department's positive relationship with the students.”
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It’s more than gratifying to report that the major bills being voted out of many committees are with unanimous, bi- or tripartisan approval. It’s a testimony to the extremely thorough, dedicated and hard work each individual member is expending in order to achieve a common goal – developing legislation that is in the best interest of all Vermonters. At a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Chester, Major bills voted out of committees this week: Judicial Restructuring, Education Governance and Consolidation, Ver- the guest speaker was Betty Ou. Betty is living in mont Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Jobs), and a Renewable Chester for one year under a Rotary International Energy bill. program as an Exchange Student from Taiwan. She H. 470 – Judicial Restructuring. Our committee spent a good attends Green Mountain High School full time and is part of January, February and early March holding hearings learning about our culture and our way of life. on this bill and contrary to any misguided reports constituents Betty told the club members that she has been may have heard, courts will be open in all counties and perlearning English since she was 7 years old. She proved forming all duties they have been previously doing. The goal of a new Unified Court System is the courts will be she has a very good command of the language. “English is the most popular second language in more efficient, and cost-effective in providing justice to all our citizens. There will one “unified” Superior Court with five di- my school in Taiwan,“ Betty said. “Mandarin and visions: Family, Criminal, Civil, Probate and Environmental. Taiwanese are the two major languages spoken on the The Judicial Bureau remains distinct for hearing traffic cases island. I cannot speak directly to my grandparents as and other ticketed matters. they only speak Taiwanese while I only speak The unified superior court shall be divided into 14 geo- Mandarin. It makes for interesting family gathergraphical units to follow county lines, and Superior Court shall ings.” be held in each unit (county) of the state. Court presence will Betty wore her Rotary jacket which has a number of remain in each county and no county courthouse will be pins and other mementoes of the many Rotary activiclosed. Courts will be authorized to propose rules to promote use ties she has attended while in this country. She will of video technology to ease travel requirements for court ap- be with us until June when she graduates from Green pearances and to propose rules for statewide electronic case Mountain High School and returns to her home filing systems. Probate court will exist in each county, and there country. will be six full-time probate judges and two half-time judges. Shown in the photograph is Betty Ou speaking to the club. These arrangements were determined through proven statistical analyses of caseload studies, conducted by the Nation- Photo by Ed Knapp al Center for State Courts. Probate judges will preside at the courts within their districts and will run for election in those districts. The Eastern District will comprise Windsor and Orange Counties and will have one full-time judge. The Chester Rotary Club will host their annual Assistant judges will continue to be elected in each county, Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 3 at 9 a.m. at the however they will no longer preside as a “side” judge, but will Chester Andover Elementary School in Chester and preside at traffic court. Specific job descriptions will be outlined for assistant judges and training will be required and pro- will feature the Easter Bunny in person. For details call 875-1149. vided by the judiciary. Assistant judges will continue to administer the affairs of the county courts, including the budget. More complete details of H. 470 can be found at www.vermont.state.vt.us. All the bills that have been voted on by the full House now go to the Senate for committee hearings and vote. The procedure is that, as the Senate committees debate these bill, some or all parts of the bills may change. When that happens, a Committee of Conference (3 members of the House Committee and 3 members of the Senate Committee) is appointed and these 6 members work out details of the bills which is then are referred back to the full bodies of each chamber to be voted on once again. There are approximately six weeks left in the session and they will as we get closer to the end of the session be busy. I can be reached Tuesday through Friday in Montpelier at 1-800-322-5616 or kpellett@leg.state.vt.us. On weekends and Monday any adults spend their entire lives covering I am in Chester at 875-1372 or kathy4house@vermontel.net.
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March 24-30, 2010
Charlie Hunter Named GFRCC Person of the Year Story and Photos by Robert F. Smith– Editor Bellows Falls resident Charlie Hunter was named the Greater Falls Regional Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year at its annual fundraising dinner in Bellows Falls last week on St. Patrick’s Day. "There's so much good energy and so much being accomplished by so many people in town that awarding ‘Person of the Year ’ to any one individual is a fairly nutty proposition,” Hunter said of the award. “Not that I'm complaining, mind you. I'm delighted and humbled to receive such an honor. Plus the glass desk ornament is menacing enough that it should keep the cats at bay." Hunter is the founder of Young Hunter Music Management, the Flying Under Radar concerts series, the Roots on the River Music Festival and is a successful fine arts painter and graphic designer. He was especially acknowledged for the amount of music he has brought into the area as well as his constant involvment with promoting the community and
Greater Falls Regional Chamber of Commerce 2010 Person of the Year, Charlie Hunter, center, is surrounded by a dozen or so other “Charlie Hunters.” supporting community events. Over several years designing album covers and representing up and coming singer/songwriters, Hunter has been involved with a number of performers who have gone on to notable careers, including Grammy Award winner Shawn Colvin, Dar
Candidates List for Bellows Falls’ Annual Meeting May 17 The Annual Bellows Falls Village Corp Business Meetingwill be held at the Bellows Falls Opera House on Monday, May 17 at 7 p.m. Australian Balloting will be at the Masonic Temple at 61 Westminster Street in Bellows Falls from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18. The positions to be filled, the term and the current seat holders are: 1 Moderator, 1 year term, Michel P. Harty 1 President, year term, Roger Riccio 2 Trustees, 2 year term, Stefan Golec, Scott Falzo 1 Clerk, 1 year term, Joanne Perry 1 Treasurer, 1 year term, Donna J. Harty 3 Auditors, 1 year term, Timothy Powers, Patricia Fowler, Michael Tolaro 1 Commissioner Mary Jane Arms Fund, 3 year term,Doreen B. Aldrich. Nomination petitions are ready for those who wish to run for Bellows Falls Village office. The petitions may be picked up at the Town Clerk/Village Clerk’s office any weekday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. They must be returned to the Clerk’s office by April 12, no later than 4:30 p.m. (six Mondays before the election) and contain a minimum of 19 valid signatures. April 3 (45 days before the meeting) is the last day to file article petitions signed by at least five percent (94) of Village voters with the Village Clerk in order to be placed on the Annual Meeting Warning. Anyone whose name does not appear on the Bellows Falls Village checklist, must register with the Village Clerk on or before Wednesday, May 12 any later than 4:30 p.m. You may come to the clerk’s office to register to vote from Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. For more information, call the clerk’s office at 463-4336 ext. 102 or 103, or by email at bdoherty@rockbf.org, daldrich@rockbf.org and jperry@rockbf.org.
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Walpole Community Garden Meeting The Walpole Community Garden will celebrate spring with its first meeting of the growing season on Saturday, March 27 at 10 a.m. at the Walpole Town Library. The meeting will include a no-till gardening presentation by Jackie Caserta of Valley Farms and a slide show from the Garden’s 2009 season. Anyone interested in growing your own fresh, organic food is welcome to come learn more about sustainable garden practices: the importance of good soil, composting, maintaining plant diversity with heirloom seeds, and harvesting and preserving nature’s bounty. The Walpole Community Garden, sponsored by TriVillage Energy, the energy committee for the town of Walpole, still has plots available. They will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. To sign up for a plot, or for more information about the March 27 meeting, email info@trivillageenergy.org or call Fritze Till, Garden Coordinator at 603-445-5283.
Windham Foundation Appoints New CFO The Windham Foundation has appointed Robert Donald as Chief Financial Officer for the organization, announced president and CEO Dr. John Bramley. This is a new position created in response to the increasing size and complexity of the finances and operations of the Foundation and its subsidiaries. He is scheduled to start with the Foundation at the end of March. Donald has had a distinguished career of financial management responsibility in businesses throughout the northeast including NYNEX
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FACT-TV Gears Up for Fundraiser Auction Falls Area Community Television is gearing up for the third annual Live TV Auction on Saturday, March 27 from 6-10 p.m., live on Comcast Cable channels 8 and 10 with over $24,000 in goods and services donated by local businesses up for bid. Auctioneers representing the business community, local government, school officials and the public are slated to hit the airwaves. Cable customers in Bellows Falls, Rockingham, Westminster, Saxtons River, Grafton, Athens and Brookline will be able to view the auction on TV and bid on hundreds of items donated by local businesses. People outside the viewing area can watch the auction streaming live from FACT TV's web site, www.fact8.com or by listening to WOOL radio at 100.1 fm. Spotlight items up for bid include; a gas grill, a pizza a week for a full year, two pellet stoves, porcelain floor tile, wedding video, bathroom vanity, gymnastics membership just to name a few. Look for the auction catalog around town or download it at www.fact8.com to preview the items. For more information, call 463-1613.
Rockingham Library Annual Book Sale The Rockingham Free Public Library (RFPL) will hold its Annual Book Sale Saturday, April 10, 9 a.m.2 p.m. The sale will continue through the week during library hours, ending on Saturday, April 17. There will be a preview for members of the Friends of the Library on Friday April 9, 5:30- 7:30 p.m. The library will be accepting donations prior to the sale. Books, audios, DVDs of all kinds are welcome except for Reader ’s Digest books, technical or textbooks, or musty books.
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Story and Photo by Mary Moeykens, Outlook Staff Maple Knoll Farm in Springfield, three miles north on Route 5 from Route 11, is owned by Victor and JoAnn Jarvis. They started their own business three years ago, but Victor has been sugaring since he was too small to lift the buckets. “I used to just ride behind the horses”, he said. When asked why he decided to start his own maple business he said, “I just love it!” Every year the Proctor Maple Institute conducts research on new items on the market and concentrates on ways of keeping maple trees healthy. The Jarvis’s make sure to stay up to date on all of their findings and each year they drill a new hole up and to the right of the previous hole so as to not harm the trees. This year the Jarvis’ are trying something new with a portion of their sap lines using antimicrobial tubes. Every year bacteria gets into the sap, which contributes, to the darkening of the syrup. Of course with all of the boiling the syrup is completely healthy, but with the antimicrobial tubes the sap should produce a higher grade of syrup for a longer period. Maple Knoll is considered one of the state’s more modern sugar houses using an oil fired arch and two reverse osmosis filtration tanks. Maple Knoll Farm is open seven days a week, 52 weeks a year, selling all grades of syrup, candies, maple cream, and fresh eggs. Victor and JoAnn are happy to give tours of their grounds and maple facilities while their friendly chickens come out to greet you. During this sugaring season they will be boiling every day from 10 a.m. until they run out of sap. Clockwise from top left photo, Maple Knoll Farm in Springfield offers eggs from their own flock of chickens, maple sugar is available year round at their sugar house, and drop in and see their state-ofthe-art boiler in action this sugaring season.
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802 Music Looks To Empower The Local Scene Local Musician’s Spotlight
Story by Joe Milliken-Editor Photos courtesy of 802 Music Upon first contact with Dave Hinkley, founder of 802 Music located at One Main Street in downtown Springfield, I knew right away this gentleman was not your average 20-year- old. In fact, this was a young entrepreneur with a vision to create a local music scene for his generation. Hinkley may or may not see it this way, but this editor certainly does. "It is simple, 802 Music is dedicated to helping revive the local music scene and making it stronger," Hinkley said in a recent interview. "We have worked really hard with this venture and I would like people to learn about us, before making any judgement. “With a new business, especially one that deals
with the local music scene in general, things can be said and judgements made without knowing all the facts. “Therefore, I would simply like people to come visit and check out our facilities for themselves and make their own assessment." Confident words from this visionary, indeed. 802 Music was originally launched last August by Hinkely and a group of friends, who believe they can create a local, positive musical atmosphere for all ages. The space is a non-alcoholic venue for live music with various other entities, everything from the hosting of open mic nights, to providing guitar lessons and selling local merchandise. 802 Music is also involved with the local Chamber of Commerce with the common goal to draw more attention to the cultural downtown Springfield area. "Through education and community involvement, we are dedicated to empowering our music scene," Hinkley added. "We offer two-plus nights a week of live music and another great aspect is that we are always evolving. “We will have local bands and special guests performing one week, then a completely different artist or musical genre the next week. We always try to be as diverse as possible as to appeal to everyone." Another big addition to the 802 Music facility is the opening of their next door coffee shop over the winter, offering over 30 varieties of hot and cold beverages. "We also partner with the fine people at Pizza Stone Vermont in Chester, allowing us to offer patrons slices of their quality pizza." The coffee shop is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mon. through Thurs. and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Fri. and Sat. To learn more about 802 Music and their cultural offerings, visit them at One Main Street in Springfield or call toll free at 800-395-6815.
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Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist Peter Mulvey in April 10 Concert to Benefit Great Falls Food Hub Submitted by Charlie Hunter He plays the bass, the rhythm, and lead parts all at once. The growling slack-key figures, the rolling thumb, the jazz sensibility; Peter Mulvey knows how to play guitar. All the tricks he's picked up over the years are pressed into the service of the songs with a naturalness and ease that builds without distracting. He'll be coming to Boccelli's in Bellows Falls on Saturday, April 10 in a show with proceeds benefitting The Great Falls Food Hub. "Peter Mulvey is consistently the most original and dynamic of the US singer-songwriters to tour these shores," opines the Irish Times. "A phenomenal performer with huge energy, a quick-fire, quirky take on life, and an extraordinary guitar style-a joy to see." Peter Mulvey grew up in Milwaukee, WI, where he played, wrote and sang in bands. After college, he traveled to Ireland, where he learned the trade of busker on the streets of Dublin. He later settled in Boston, building an audience through street and subway performing, while also immersing himself in the thriving musical community. Since the early 90's, Mulvey has recorded about a dozen albums, toured relentlessly and has carved out a distinctive niche for his darkly poetic, beautifully melodic songs and spoken word pieces. His latest disc, Notes from a Flying Machine, won him numerous 'Best of' slots on critics 2009 lists. "Peter is an amazing artist with a strong socialjustice, communityEvery Tuesday building element to his at the Buckley Center music," says show coSt. Joseph’s, Chester promoter Charlie Hunter. Doors open 5:30 "So when the Great Falls Bingo Starts 6:30 Public Invited Food Hub folks expressed Sponsored by interest in working with Council 753 K of C 60729
us on a show, it seemed like a natural fit." A project of Post Oil Solutions, the Great Falls Food Hub's mission is to make local food accessible and affordable to everyone in our region, while providing a fair return to our farmers. Serving the counties of Windham and Windsor in Vermont, and Sullivan and Cheshire in New Hampshire, the Hub will include a licensed, commercial-sized food processing kitchen, to do value-added, incubator, commercial, and educational activities; dry, cold & frozen storage facilities, for ingredients and final products; and a distribution outlet for fresh, stored, and processed local food. For further information: foodhub@postoilsolutions.org "We're excited to have an artist like Peter Mulvey coming to town to do a show in support of this project," says Tim Stevenson, Executive Director of Post Oil Solutions. As ever, to back it up, the Flying Under Radar money-back guarantee will again be in effect; the promoter's promise to refund the tickets of anyone who is disappointed in a show, so long as they present "a cogently-written 250-word essay" detailing what they see as a show's failing. "Nobody's taken us up on the offer yet," says Hunter.
Boccelli's on the Canal will be serving dinner starting at 5 p.m. To make dinner (not show) reservations, call 460-1190. Doors to the music room open at 7 p.m., with showtime at 7:30. Opening the show will be Wisconsin native Hayward Williams. Tickets are on sale at Village Square Books and Fat Frank's in Bellows Falls, The Springfield Co-Op, Radio Shack and VAULT in Springfield, Misty Valley Books in Chester and at Brattleboro Books and on line at brattleborotix.com. Angel tickets (guaranteed front-row seating) available online and by mail only. The show is a joint presentation of Vermont Festivals (presenters of Roots on the River, June 1013), Flying Under Radar and WOOL-FM. Boccelli's on the Canal is located at 46 Canal Street in Bellows Falls. For further information, visit flyingunderradar.com or call Vermont Festivals at 463-9595.
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Arts & Entertainment In Brief Sacred Music by Women Composers Friends of Music at Guilford welcomes the Boston early music ensemble Cappella Clausura for “Messa Paschale: Sacred Music by Women Composers” on Sunday, March 28, at 4:30 in the First Baptist Church at 190 Main Street in downtown Brattleboro. In collaboration with the 19th Women’s Film Festival and 10th “Visions” Art Exhibit & Auction in Brattleboro, this benefit concert for the Women’s Crisis Center of Windham County adds the first Women in Music celebration to these Women’s History Month fundraisers for an important regional cause. Tann will give a special pre-concert talk, with live and recorded examples of her work, at 2:30 in Hooker-Dunham Theater at 139 Main Street, Brattleboro. Tickets are $18, for the pre-concert talk $5, or $20 for the combined events. For information and tickets, call 254-3600, or visit BrattleboroTix.com.
Master Classes & Concert at Collective Satoshi Takeishi and Harvey Diamond will be visiting Brattleboro’s Open Music Collective on Saturday, April 3. There will be a full day of events for musicians and listeners alike. Satoshi Takeishi will lead a hands-on masterclass focused on percussion at 11 a.m. At 1 p.m. Takeishi will be joined by Harvey Diamond and Jamie MacDonald. These three musicians will teach a workshop for all instruments about freely playing over standard forms. The final masterclass will be held at 3 p.m. by Harvey Diamond. He will lead a workshop concentrating on the piano.
The events will conclude with an 8 p.m. concert featuring Satoshi Takeishi on drums, Harvey Diamond on piano, and Jamie MacDonald on bass. The concert is $20 for adults, $10 for students. Admittance per masterclass is $30, for two or all $50, Student pricing and some scholarship is available.
Photography Landscape Show at VCP The 2010 juried exhibition, The Landscape Show, brings photographers together from much of New England to the Vermont Center for Photography for a show highlighting what is current in landscape photography today. Thirty seven photographers bring their wide ranging work to VCP for an exhibit opening on Gallery Walk Night, Friday, April 2, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Brattleboro. The Gallery is located at 49 Flat Street next to the parking garage in downtown Brattleboro. Gallery hours are Friday, 1 to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. For directions or information, please call 251-6051 or visit the website at www.vcphoto.org.
RAMP Hosts Spring Artists Town Meeting Creators, artists, artisans, local food growers and supporters, it is time for RAMP to host the Spring Artists Town Meeting on Thursday, April 1 from 6-8 p.m. The evening will include a potluck dinner. Agenda to catch up, eat well and discuss the Vermont State Craft's Memorial Day Open Studio Weekend on May 29, 30 and how we can participate.
We will host the meeting at the Exner Blk, 9 Canal Street in downtown Bellows Falls. RAMP will provide beverages and chili. Please RSVP to 463-3252 or ramp@sover.net, put in subject line “ATM April 1.”
An Evening of Wine, Women & Song Tickets are now on sale for the Walpole Artisans Cooperative fundraising gala, Wine, Woman, and Song, to be held in the Hastings House in Walpole, NH, Friday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. Geologist, artist, and wine enthusiast David Howell will host an exploration of red wine varietals, including tastings and light hors d’oeuvres, and will be joined by Lynne Kerr, who will sing songs about wine, women, and men. Howell, with his longtime colleague Jonathan Swinchatt, is the co-author of The Winemaker’s Dance, Exploring Terroir in the Napa Valley. Member of the Walpole Artisans Cooperative. Seating is limited in the Hastings House and reservations are suggested. Tickets are $35/single, or $65/couple. Tickets can be purchased in advance in Walpole at Galloway Real Estate at 47 Main St, and the Walpole Artisans Cooperative, at 52 Main St. The Cooperative is open Wednesday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, call 756-3020 or e-mail walpoleartisans@myfairpoint.net.
Coffeehouse in Walpole Canceled The Coffeehouse on the Common scheduled for Friday evening , March 2 at the First Congregational Church of Walpole has been canceled.
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Get In The Game A View On Sports By Editor Joe Milliken
It’s March Madness NCAA-It was a shortlived run for the University of Vermont men's basketball team in the continuing NCAA Division I basketball tournament, after losing to Syracuse in the first round. Of course, when you are a No. 16 seed and going up against a No. 1 seed, chances are that you are not going to come out on top, as coming into this years' tournament, a sixteen-
seed has never beaten a number-one. That's 0 wins in 100 chances... not very good odds. Of course, UVM fans had memories still dancing in their heads (including yours truly) from 2005 when the Catamounts, as a No.13 seed, knocked off a No. 4 seeded Syracuse in an overtime thriller. But that was when UVM had a couple guys by the names of Taylor Coppenrath and T.J. Sorentino. This time around and although the Catamounts have another standout player named Marqus Blakely, but the 'Cuse simply had too much fire power and were able to neutralize Blakely rather easily. The UVM defeat was expected, but there were also plenty of upsets too in the first weekend of
March Madness, and none more shocking than No. 9 seeded Northern Iowa knocking off No. 1 overall seeded Kansas in the second round, 69-67. The Panthers pulled off the upset with inyour-face defense and the 3-point shooting of Ali Farokhmanesh, who hit four threes on the night, but none bigger than the one he drained with under 30 seconds left in the game to give his team a four point lead and ultimately the win. It was the first doubledigit ranked team to beat a No. 1 seed in eight years, and it was the first time Northern Iowa had even played against a number-one seed. -------------------------In another stunning upset in the second round, the No. 10 seeded
St. Mary's knocked of No. 2 Villanova, giving the Gaels just it's second trip to the Sweet Sixteen in over 50 years and it's first tournament victory since 1959. With five Aussie-born players on their roster, the little-known Moraga, CA. school befuddled Villanova, especially Omar Samhan, the 6-foot-11inch center who scored 32 points on 13-for-16 shooting and racked up double-figures and rebounds and several key blocked shots. --------------------------How about one more upset… let's try No. 12 seeded Cornell knocking of No. 4 seeded Temple in the first round, rather handily I might add, 7865. The little ole' Ivy League champs, used their senior experience
and some outside sharpshooting to capture the school's first-ever tournament win in its' sixth overall tournament appearance. So what did the Big Red do for an encore? They went out in the second round and knocked off the No. 4 seeded Wisconsin Badgers. I’m rooting for Cornell, gotta love the underdog... go Big Red! C’s Finding Groove? In the NBA, the Celtics look like they are finally trying to get their act together in time for the playoffs. With under 20 games left in the regular season Boston needs to play well down the stretch and gain some confidence, and they will definitely get the chance as they face a lot of playoff-contending teams as the regular
season winds down. The Green got off to a good start over the weekend by beating a good Houston Rockets team on the road, before going into Dallas and beating perhaps the hottest team in the league in the Mavericks. If the Celtics can somehow find not only their groove, but their health down the stretch, perhaps they can make some noise in the playoffs. They certainly may be able to sneak up on some teams, as they have been off the “championship radar” for quite sometime now. Of course, and as it has been notes for months now, it will all come down to health for the Celtics. If Kevin Garnett continues to return to form, stranger things have happened.
Book Released About Late, Local College Coach LeClair Story by Joe Milliken-Sports Editor Photos courtesy of East Carolina University Coaching Third: The Keith LeClair Story, is a book about the late, Walpole, NH–native and Division I college baseball coach who tragically passed away from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS (Lou Gerhig's Disease). Written by Bethany Bradsher, a Greenville, NC-based journalist and author, Coaching Third is published through Whitecaps Media and was released on March 5, at the annual LeClair Classic, an annual college baseball tournament named in honor of the late East Carolina coach. A 1984 graduate of Fall Mountain Regional High School in Langdon, NH, LeClair made the Western Carolina University (WCU) baseball team as a walkon player in 1985, and helped lead the Catamounts to four consecutive Southern Conference championships. After being drafted by
the Atlanta Braves and playing one year in the minor leagues, LeClair returned to WCU to become an assistant coach, before becoming head coach in 1992 and at the time, making him the youngest head coach in the nation at 25. Later that season, the Catamounts would come within one win of the College World Series. In his six seasons as WCU coach, LeClair posted an impressive 229-135 record, led the Catamounts to four NCAA Tournament berths and was named Southern Conference Coach of the Year three times. LeClair ’s #23 has been retired by the university, making his one of the few college baseball numbers ever retired, and was also elected to the WCU Athletic Hall of Fame. After accepting the head coaching job at East Carolina University (ECU), Coach LeClair became the schools' second all-time winningest coach in just five seasons at the helm, leading the Pirates to a
school record 51-win season before ALS forced him to step down in 2002. Coach LeClair continued as an ECU special assistant as long as he could and in March of 2005, ECU officially opened Clark-LeClair Stadium, a 3,000-seat baseball facility. The first games played at the new stadium? The LeClair Classic Invitational Tournament of course, which is now running six years strong. The new biography about Coach LeClair was also debuted at this season's LeClair Classic. The author, Bradsher, has been covering ECU athletics for a decade, while also writing for Spartanburg HeraldJournal, the Durham Herald-Sun, the Orlando Sentinel, the Houston Post and the Associated Press. Bradsher interviewed some 65 people during the two-year process of completing the book. To learn more or to order a copy of Coaching Third, The Keith LeClair Story , please visit the web site www.coachingthird.com
At right, a new book about the late, Walpole-native Keith LeClair and below, Clark-LeClair Stadium.
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APARTMENT FOR RENT
SPRINGFIELD, VT. Totally remodeled, 750 sq. ft. 1-bdrm. Large LR, DR, eat-in kitchen w/DW. Beautiful hardwood floors & carpet. HT/HW/trash removal included. $795/mo. Call Neil 802-885-6292
CHESTER, VT. Exquisite 1-bdrm, large LR, DR & plenty of closet space. HT/HW/trash removal included. $785/mo. Call Neil 802885-6292.
APARTMENT WANTED
CHESTER, VT. Totally remodeled, 1-bdrm, large LR, bedroom and closet space. HT/HW/trash removal included. $765/mo. Call Neil 802-885-6292.
WANTED ROOM in exchange for low rent or light household duties. Nonsmoker, nondrinker, no pets. Professional cleaner. Contact Daniel at 643-9609 or danu68@yahoo.com
MUST SEE.1986 Single wide mobile home in quiet Charlestown park. 3 bay windows, 2 end bedrooms, extra large master w/bath dining w/built-in hutch. Screened porch/carport. Priced to sell at $24,000. Call L. Rounds Century 21 Highview Charlestown, NH 603762-4258
HOME FOR RENT
REAL ESTATE
4 BEDROOM 3 bath restored VT farmhouse, 3 mi. to NY ferry, 15 mins. to Middlebury/Vergennes, Deposit/References, furnishings avail./extra $1200/month 802758-3276
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FOUR ROOM apartment in large house in Bellows Falls. Partially furnished, separate entrance, shared kitchen only. No pets. $550. 802-732-8104. SPRINGFIELD, VT. 1 bdrm apt. Appliances, all utilities included. No pets. Minimum security. 802-886-2703. SPRINGFIELD, VT. 3-bdrm, 1,100 sq. ft. apt. Large LR/DR, eat-in kitchen w/pantry. New carpets & shiney wood floors. HT/HW/trash removal included. $950/mo. Call Neil 802885-6292
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40”X84” Pre-hung entry door, new $299 Firm, Call 518-597-4577 for information
MOBILE HOME FOR SALE
NORTH CAROLINA Mountains. E-Z finish Log Cabin Shell w/Acreage. PREAPPROVED Bank Financing! Only $99,900. Ask About our Mountain Land for Sale. 828247-9966 Ext. 60
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2 & 3 BEDROOM apts. & houses avail. in Bellows Falls, Saxtons River & Westminster. Call 802-869-2400. http: www.rootspropertymanagement.com/ .
18 Valley St. Springfield L.L.C. Vermont PRICE REDUCTION - 79 WCFR DRIVE SPRINGFIELD, VT $115,000 36.54 private acres with two mobile homes. One is 14 x 70 with add-on room across the front which has a propane stove and the other is a 12 x 68. The property is located at the end of a dead-end road. The septic permit is for a 3 bedroom home. Land is wooded with about two acres of pasture. Ride your snowmobiles on your own land and enjoy the comforts of living in the country. This property is well worth looking at. Come take a look.
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AUTO ACCESSORIES CAR STEREO Equipment. To much to list $499 O.B.O. Call for information 518-5329278 KENDA RADIAL truck tires. Four LP225/75R/16. Low mileage, excellent condition. $200. 293-8382. TWO TIRES P185/65 R15. One Cooper (good), one Hercules (fair). $15 takes both. 802-775-0280 Rutland.
BOATS 12 FT. Radisson Canoe w/ oars $275.00. 518-962-2969.
CARS FOR SALE 1995 FORD F150, 5 speed, 2 wheel drive, needs some work, $499 518-251-0178 98 STANDARD ChevyF10 pickup, 115K mi, $2000/O.B.O. runs good, CD player, good tires, sliding rear window, hard Tono cover 518-494-3804
MOTORCYCLE/ ATV
2005 360 Kawasaki,4-wheeler,4wd,Red, $2500. 518-962-2376 HARLEY SPORTSTER, 2 seater $75 518623-3763 WANTED CLEAN USED MOTORCYCLES & ATV’S TO PURCHASE OR SELL ON CONSIGNMENT. PRO CYCLE INC. 236 SHREWSBURY RD NORTH CLARENDON, VT 802-773-2014
WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES KAWASAKI,1970-1980, Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000, H2-750, H1-500, S1-250, S2-250, S2-350, S3-400. CASH PAID. 1-800-7721142. 1-310-721-0726.
REC VEHICLES SALES/RENTALS 2000 SHASTA 31ft. 5th wheel. Fiberglass siding. New tires, front LR, many extras.
$7,200. Call 802-773-7068.
TIMESHARES
HARRY POTTER’S UNIVERSAL STUDIOS ATTRACTION GRAND OPENING. Kissimmee, Fla. 5/28/10-11. Available two adjacent condos, private entrances, both bedrooms have queen sized beds, 2 sleep couches in living room accommodate 4 more. Total sixteen adults between both condos. Both units have outside balconies to enjoy nightly fireworks from Disney World: whose properties surround VACATION VILLAGE RESORTS & AFFILIATES. 8 days - 7 nights, $350 per person. Plan your week and/or a family reunion. Call 518-891-2781
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Subsidised Housing for the Elderly at Evergreen Heights A wonderful location in Springfield VT. Newly renovated 2 bedroom 11/2 bath, washer & dryer hook up. Model unit ready for showing. For more information please call Emile Legere Management 603-352-9105 60649
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MARTHA’S VINEYARD Oak Bluffs. New 2-3 bedroom Cape on 1/2 acre, sleeps 6, walk to Oak Bluff beaches. $1650/week. Book now & save! Brian 413-530-1996
VACATION/ RECREATIONAL RENTALS
TRUCK BODIES & TRUCK EQUIPMENT Dump Bodies & Hoists Service Bodies Flatbeds Platforms Tool Boxes Lifts & Gates Cab Guards & Accessories Plows & Spreaders Cranes
LIKE NEW, 2008 Dutchmen 28 ft, Model #28HSSL Lite, Used 5 times, $11,900 O.B.O. Has Pac-n-play, L.R. Slide-out, DVD, AC, Plenty of Storage. Can be seen at 280 Pellerin Rd Plattsburgh, or call 569-0634
SNOWMOBILE FOR SALE 2002 YAMAHA SX Viper 700 triple. Low miles. Adult owned & maintained. Has extras. $2500. 518-566-6940.
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