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June 24, 2009
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Reading with Generation “Why?”
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The magic of Harriet Potter By Lou Varricchio newmarketpress@denpubs.com
By Amy Kolb Noyes amy@kingdomsedge.com Young children and scientists have something in common: They both make discoveries about the world around them by asking “Why?” The Vermont Center for the Book’s Mother Goose Programs is helping parents, caregivers and librarians foster that natural curiosity in preschoolers by introducing science through great children’s literature. The program is called Mother Goose Asks “Why?” and has made its debut in the Rutland area. Last week, folks who work with young children in 20 towns across Vermont gathered in Chester for a daylong workshop given by Vermont Center for the Book Executive Director Sally
See WHY, page 7
When you meet a truly blissful nonagenarian, you wonder what kind of spirit is alight warming the zest for life? In the case of Rutland resident Harriet Potter, who turned 90 on June 23, it’s the closeness of a loving family’s five generations, many friends, neighbors, a spiritual community at Grace Congregational Church, and treasured Vermont memories that make this unique woman’s long life worth celebrating. Harriet’s daughter, Bette Parker, laughs at the similarity between her mother ’s name and the fictional magician Harry Potter of children’s book fame. Beyond the similar sounding names, there’s a decided touch of magic about Harriet Potter that transcends her 90 years. An exact count of 90 members of the Potter and Parker families, as well as friends, helped celebrate Harriet’s 90th birthday at the Franklin Conference Center recently—and Harriet was the queen bee of the ceremony to help recount the changes she witnessed in nearly a century of life. Rutland grew from a small town to a busy city since the year of Harriet’s birth—1919, a year after the War to End All Wars, World War I, ended. At the time of her birth, Harriet’s father was a busy and prominent businessman, founder of
Harriet Potter: As a baby and Rutland High School yearbook photo, class of 1937. Smith Lumber, now Rotella Building Materials, in Rutland. The Smiths would also be kept busy when three other children came along to join their sister Harriet. She was born at home on Church Street, then known as Lincoln Avenue. She spent her youth in Rutland, Clarendon Springs and Proctor. Later in life, Harriet and her husband lived in Florida. She returned to Rutland to live with family a few years ago. “As a little girl, there were still horses and wagons around Rutland,” Harriet said. “Now today there is a lot of automobile traffic around here.” She also remembers the old face of
See POTTER, page 6
Harriet Potter and daughter Bette Parker.
Castleton death ruled a suicide
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An autopsy was performed on Patrick Farrow, age 66, of Castleton last week. Chief Medical Examiner Steven Shapiro ruled Farrow’s death a suicide resulting from a single gunshot wound to the head. The findings are consistent with evidence found during the investigation by the Vermont State Police and Castleton Police Department. Farrow’s wife contacted 911 upon discovering her husband unresponsive in their Main Street residence. As a result of the death being ruled a suicide, the VSP will no longer comment on the investigation. On June 15, at approximately 11:30 p.m., a 911 call was made from 835 Main St. in Castleton. The female caller was requesting assistance from the police. When police arrived they found Patrick Farrow deceased. Officers from the Castleton P.D. requested assistance from the Vermont State Police. Uniform troopers and detectives from the VSP Bureau of Criminal Investigations arrived and initiated the investigation.
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Rutland High School graduated 258 seniors last week. The ceremony took place at the Rutland Regional Fieldhouse packing in parents, friends and family members. Some members of the high school’s class of 1959 were in attendance to celebrate their 50th reunion and relive some of the memories of graduation day. See our Local Flavor page for a list of graduates and more commencement photos. Photos by Shawn Pemrick Photography
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