The Hardwick Gazette

Wednesday, August 2, 2017 75 cents

Volume 128 Number 30

Apollo the Wolcott VFD
Library Dog Presents New
Still in the News Truck at

by Will Walters Libraries,” a public library’s board Open House
CABOT — Apollo received a of trustees “shall have full power
to manage the public library, make Open House Extraction by Doug McClure lived on Morey Hill Road. One day,
stay of exclusion. The select board bylaws, elect officers, establish a photo by Doug McClure WOLCOTT — On a sparkling fire trucks came speeding by his
postponed changing the town’s dog library policy, and receive, control, Wolcott Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) firefighters demonstrate how to extract an accident victim house and he chased after them on
ordinance at Tuesday’s meeting. and manage property…” 22 V.S.A. from a vehicle at the Wolcott VFD Open House. Back, left to right: Firefighter Nate Farnham, First Saturday morning, the Wolcott Vol- his four-wheeler to watch the fire-
The next scheduled meeting of the § 143(a).” The law gives library Captain Steve Perkins, and Firefighter Eddie Kish; front, left to right: Firefighters Jacob Toof and unteer Fire Department (WVFD) fighters in action. The next day, he
board is August 15. trustees wide authority over the Jacob Jones. held an open house to give the town made his mom take him down to
services provided to the public. a first-hand look at the new truck the Fire House to sign up as a ju-
Chair Ted Domey put off deciding New Fines for Village the town bought for them. nior firefighter.
whether to change the town’s dog The stated reason that the select Parking Lot Speeders
ordinance at the request of Librar- board is addressing the issue is a “We want to show them where The WVFD has programs for ca-
ian Kathleen Hoyne because she concern over liability if there were By Michael Bielawski their money went,” said Chief Jim dets (aged fourteen to sixteen) and
is on vacation this week. Apollo is an incident between Apollo and a Holton. junior firefighters (ages sixteen to
Hoyne’s dog and accompanies her library visitor. Based on feedback HARDWICK — Motorists who eighteen) which provide the train-
to the library, where he mingles from library patrons, it is a solution cut through the public parking next The truck in question is a ing and skills necessary to become
with patrons and sits in on Tuesday looking for a problem. to the Village Restaurant to avoid $376,000 Toyne Pumper, with lots volunteer firefighters.
morning story hour. The librarian the flashing red light at the town’s of technology that will help the
reads stories to the youngsters and Hoyne said that her dog has been main intersection have some con- WVFD fight fires more effectively. Though the cadet program is
Apollo is right there, quick to nudge coming to the library for eight years cerned residents wondering how new, two candidates have already
them for a pat, as dogs do. and has yet to even growl or bark at long it will take before a disaster. It has a generator to power the expressed interest. The cadets
anyone. She said that if there were firefighters’ tools, such as metal mostly observe, though WVFD
The board wants to amend the any sign this could be an issue, she Soon, those drivers will pay for saws. The truck also comes with an teaches them CPR.
dog ordinance to address the rules would not bring Apollo with her. their poor judgment. array of adapters, because the con-
for dogs in apartment buildings in She added that the library trust- nectors for the hydrants vary in di- Junior firefighters go out on calls,
the village and to ban dogs from the ees would step in if they were con- Drivers that cut through the ameter between towns. It can pump except for special cases such as
library unless they are service or cerned about any liability issue in parking lot “are not really paying water from ponds and rivers, if need those that might involve hazardous
aid dogs. the library’s activities. attention to the cars backing out be. Because the area they serve is materials. Most of the work they do
of their parking spaces, or the peo- rural and due to the freezing tem- is handling tools for the firefighters.
Hoyne, Apollo’s owner, first One young regular patron of the ple walking (in the parking lot),” peratures in winter, most of the hy-
learned of the proposal to change library, Willem Talbert, said that said Hardwick Town Manager Jon drants they use are “dry hydrants”. The main event of the open house
the dog ordinance from The Ga- he liked Apollo and got along well Jewett. These are pipes that pull water from was a demonstration of extracting
zette, six days after the board first with him, even though he’s allergic the bottoms of rivers or ponds when a victim from a vehicle. Vehicle
discussed the issue. She was ex- to dogs. He assessed the board’s According to Jewett, the danger pressurized. The earth around the crashes are the most common types
tremely unhappy that she was not proposed action as “dumb.” gets worse when drivers speed up pipes insulates them and prevents of calls for fire departments, not
informed by the board, because the while attempting to beat cars com- major freezing. big structure fires. Wolcott is espe-
change would affect both her dog Another patron checking out a ing down Wolcott Street. cially prone to crashes, because it
and the library. Neither she nor book asked: “don’t they have bet- The new truck joins two other has a short strip of 35 mph road
the library trustees were directly ter things to do?” She offered to The town is putting up a barri- trucks, 36 Engine 2 and a tanker between two ten-mile stretches of
informed that the select board was bring the board members up to er to block cars from entering the truck. WVFD is selling its 1990s-era 50 mph highway.
considering an issue that, under her farm and put them to work so parking lot from Main Street, in ad- converted ambulance and plans to
state law, may not be in within the “they would be too tired to do stupid dition to passing an ordinance. The replace it with an off-road vehicle. The demonstration is not only
board’s jurisdiction. things.” traffic ordinance update will occur educational and entertaining for
sometime in August, according to “We have to do rescues for in- the open house attendees, it is ad-
Policy decisions such as limit- Dogs are common around the the town. jured hikers up Mount Elmore ditional training for the firefight-
ing library access to service dogs state’s libraries, though they are sometimes,” Chief Holton said. ers. Assistant Chief Mike Shedd is
may be at the sole discretion of often certified as service or therapy “We put it in our driving ordi- adamant that the more training for
the library’s board of trustees. Ac- dogs. nance that drivers can’t enter from Wolcott residents showed up to emergency personnel, the better.
cording to the April, 2010 edition that side anymore,” he said. “Once check out the new truck. The free The Fire Department trains every
of The Law of Libraries, a booklet Burnham Memorial Library, that ordinance goes into effect, burgers were very popular and a Monday night and gets HazMat
that is “a joint publication of the in Colchester, hosts Willy Wonka they’ll get a ticket.” bouncy house kept the kids dis- (hazardous materials) training from
Office of the Secretary Of State twice a month for reading sessions tracted. A lot of folks wanted to the state. Shedd is working with
and the Vermont Department of with young children. Library direc- South Main Street Project thank the WVFD for their forty-one the Wolcott School to schedule CPR
tor Kelly McCagg said that there After several years of planning, years of keeping Wolcott safe. training sessions for teachers before
See APOLLO, Page Four the South Main Street project is in classes start this fall; WVFD has
high gear. Storm water infrastruc- Firefighter Nate Farnham was already trained school personnel on
ture, new sidewalks, moved utility photo by Vanessa Fournier busy showing a woman a TIC, or effective fire extinguisher use.
poles, and LED street lights are all At the July 27 Hardwick select board meeting, the board discussed thermal imaging camera. A fire-
in the works. the problem of motorists cutting through the parking area by the fighter uses these cameras to tell A Volkswagen Jetta used for the
Village Restaurant. This poses a danger to people in the parking the people on the hose where the extraction demonstration was donat-
lot. A Road Closed sign appeared last Friday. fire’s hot spots are. ed by a friend of one of the firefight-
ers. It is no match for their equip-
Aesthetics and traffic flow will most prone to potholes are “where Old-timers attended the open ment. The process differs from the
be improved, as will South Main drainage is poor, where vehicu- house and exchanged fire stories. dramatic rescue scenes on television
Street’s pavement. Town Manager lar traffic is greatest — especially No one could recall anything bigger or in the movies. There is no dramat-
Jon Jewett says that water flow up- heavy vehicle traffic — and where than the fire at an old grist mill that ic smashing of windows, but instead
grades will improve road durability. poor maintenance allows small fis- Buck’s Furniture used for storage. a series of calculated taps. Even with
sures to deteriorate.” The website the more aggressive machinery, the
“Back in the day, water would states that potholes cost motorists Chief Holton recalled running work is calm and precise.
just run down the road. When we an average of $377 per year in pot- from his vehicle to the scene as
got a big rain event, or we had snow hole-damage repairs. a flaming two-foot square object The firefighters successfully res-
melt, that water would just stay on dropped out of the sky right next to cued the “victim” — a crash dum-
the road and damage it,” he said. Jewett said that the select board him. Every fire department in the my — and then joined the crowd for
is mulling over whether there area helped out with that fire. burgers and conversation.
Now runoff will flow through should be parallel or diagonal park-
“swirl separators” under the street, ing in front of the school. Paral- Holton remembers how he got
which filter out particles before lel parking reduces the number of into firefighting. As a teenager, he
draining into the Lamoille. See SPEEDERS, Page Four
photo by Vanessa Fournier Kingdom
Desroches Construction Services of Jeffersonville continues to in- According to Pothole.info, areas Farm and Food
stall drainage pipes and catch basins on South Main Street. The Days in August
project also includes new sidewalks and paving (see story at right).

Town Signs Purchase, Sale Agreement for Old by Michael Bielawski shops. Activities include “A Pol-
Country Store Despite Unanswered Question HARDWICK — This August, the linator Safari” with John Hayden
of A Farm Between, “Organic Nut
by Michael Bielawski not go through, the town must re- Natural High, LLC, from The board felt uneasy about how ference between the two bids, I ninth annual Kingdom Farm and Production” with Keith Morris of
WOODBURY — On Friday, the frain from any attempts to take the Hardwick bid the lowest, at high the bid from Lamberti’s Exca- was a little worried that maybe Food Days will celebrate agricul- Prospect Rock Permaculture, “Hop
property via legal means. $26,300. Their included an $1,800 vating was at $55,775. Lamberti’s they (Natural High) didn’t know ture practices across the region, Production” with UVM’s Scott Le-
select board accepted the Purchase option of placing filtering fabric installed the Nelson Road culvert quite what they were getting with various hosts showing off ani- wins, and more.
and Sale Agreement from sellers Board member Tom Lindsay de- in the soil for erosion prevention. last year and did “excellent work,” into, but it sounds like they’ve mals, crops, gadgets, and creations
Kirk Gallant and Kim Samples for clined his support for the letter. He Regional road crews recommend according to Gray. been doing this work for a while.” while opening their facilities to the Sophia Barsalow of Caledonia
the decaying country store, despite agreed with other residents at the Natural High for their work. The board chose Natural High. public. Spirits said that they will have their
questions about an 11th-hour con- July 24th meeting, who felt it com- “I was concerned about the dif- tasting room open for free tours dur-
tingency the owners proposed. promised too much. The dates are August 18, 19, and ing that week and will set up a tent
photo by Vanessa Fournier 20th. There will be 19 different at High Mowing Seeds’ event.
Board chair Michael Gray and Gray said that after consulting As of Friday, July 28, a purchase and sales agreement was signed to transfer ownership of the hosts from across the Northeast
board member Guy Rouelle signed with town lawyer, Paul Gillies, Woodbury Country Store, owned by Kim Samples and Kirk Gallant, to the town of Woodbury. The Kingdom. On August 19th, former Caledonia
off on a letter stating that, if a any attempt to obtain the property next step is to assess the property for contamination and to demolish it accordingly. Spirits owner and founder Todd
Federal Emergency Management without financial aid is likely not “From Island Pond to Craftsbury, Hardie will give a free tour of his
Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitiga- workable. Newport Center to St. Johnsbury, Thorn Hill Farm in Greensboro,
tion Program grant for purchase locals and visitors can take work- where winter rye and barley grow.
and demolition of the store does All three board members voted shops and farm tours with llamas
for the purchase. and honey bees, taste smoothies The Center for an Agricultural
INDEX made of local yogurt, see draft horse Economy will also do its part.
Without a signed agreement by and blacksmithing demonstrations,
Marshfield DRB........................ Page 2 the 31st of July, a $40,000 grant try local beers and spirits and kick “We’re doing an event at Atkins
Cabot Academy Proposed...... Page 2 from the Central Vermont Brown- up their heels to local music,” the Field. We’ll show off draft animals
Marshfield Tax Bills............... Page 2 fields Program for a site contami- event’s press release states. during the farmers’ market and
Route 14 Bridge Repair........ Page 2 nation study would expire. This we’ll do a scavenger hunt, so it will
Editorial..................................... Page 4 component is mandatory for the Hardwick’s Center for an Agri- be really fun,” Dunbar said.
Ranz Exhibit Review.............. Page 8 FEMA program to continue. cultural Economy’s spokesperson
Rowell Paintings Review....... Page 9 Bethany Dunbar is one of several She said that it is important that
Sports......................................... Page 7 Resident Norm Etkind was in the regional organizers. people realize there is a community
Obituaries.................................. Page 8 audience and voiced his support orchard at Atkins Field.
Business Directory................ Page 8 for the passing of this important “It’s a series of events to cel-
Classifieds.................................. Page 9 checkpoint. ebrate agriculture around the “Even though there are no apples
Northeast Kingdom,” she said. yet, there are little fruit trees we
hardwickgazette.com “This is a difficult thing to do and “Many of them are local, and there want people to know about,” she
this is the best we were able to make are events in Wolcott, Hardwick, said.
of it, so we’ll have to make it work. I and Craftsbury.”
think certainly most people in town Other venues for the Kingdom
would like to see that fixed up.” Dunbar highlighted High Mow- Farm and Food Days include Ster-
ing Seeds’ event and a Pete’s ling College, Kingdom Brewing
East Hill Road Project Greens’ event. in Newport Center, Butterworks
Last Friday’s agenda also ad- Farm in Westfield, Village Farm in
dressed road work for East Hill Elizabeth Downey of High Mow- Island Pond. Community gardens
Road, including cutting trees, ing highlighted their plans. in Hardwick, St. Johnsbury and Is-
ditching, and adding stones, catch land Pond will offer tours.
basins, and culverts. The road may “Tom Stearns, the owner and
be closed for a week. The cost will founder, will give a seed-saving The event runs along with the
largely be covered by the Vermont tour [of their test fields],” she said. statewide Open Farm Week, which
Better Roads Grant Program. “He usually does it every year, and highlights agriculture on the broad-
it gets pretty packed.” er Vermont scale.

There will also be live music, To see what each of the 19 hosts is
vendors, a kids’ tent, and work- planning over the 3-day event, visit
kingdomfarmandfood.org/events.

Page Two The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Tax Bills Sent, DRB Hears From Public On
Automatic Payment Onion River Campground
Withdrawal Available approve the application as written, with tangible boundaries, such as a
by Will Walters we can deny the application, or we limit on decibels.” She asked Reike
can approve the application with to address this so it doesn’t impact
by Will Walters The select board accepted the MARSHFIELD—A concert at conditions.” the neighbors and town. Reike said
MARSHFIELD — Town Clerk $12,444 bid from C. E. Wendel the Onion River Campground the she was unaware of it being pro-
Electric Inc., for the electric gener- weekend of July 8 brought some Beth Stern of the DRB said “ I moted for 2018, or that there is a
Bobbi Brimblecombe said that any- ator for the Old Schoolhouse Com- area residents to a meeting of the could hear the bass on the nights of Kickstarter campaign.
one who has not yet received their mon Building, subject to proof of Development Review Board (DRB) the event. I appreciate Jaquelyn’s
bill should contact her office so insurance. They considered Brook to approve a change in the camp- willingness to consider curfews A number of other participants at
they don’t end up paying late and Field Service’s bid ineligible be- ground’s use permit. The meeting on the music. I think these events the meeting brought up noise and
incurring fees and interest on the cause no one from the company at- of the DRB was a continuation of need curfew and notifications.” She parking as the main issues. Tracie
amount. Tax bills were mailed out tended the site visit. an earlier meeting on the applica- said she lives five miles away. Hamilton of the Marsh-Plain Motel
on July 12. tion. said she had guests complain about
Cree Farm Road continues to gen- Jaquelyn Reike, owner of On- Washington Northeast Superin- the noise and were unable to sleep.
Brimblecombe said the town erate controversy. The road used to ion River, filed a conditional use tendent Mark Tucker said in re-
can now automatically withdraw end at the English Cemetery, but permit application to allow wed- gard to parking at Twinfield that “I would like to see future events
taxes from a taxpayer’s check- in the 1950s the select board dis- dings, Twinfield-related events, “the Twinfield School is a public noise-controlled and a curfew in
ing or savings account. Anyone continued the road at the northeast harvest festivals, free community facility available for public use. We place to protect my own guest’s ex-
who would like to use the auto- side of a farmhouse which is no lon- photo by Will Walters gatherings and concerts at the have a process and forms (for) when perience.” Jacqueline Soule said “ I
mated system should contact her ger there. George Colgrove installs a letter drop at the rear entrance of the campground. A DRB permit is re- someone wants to use the facility finally had to leave my home and
office. One benefit, according to Willey Building so taxpayers can drop their tax payments at town quired because the new activities for an event. Our concern is that sleep on a friend’s couch because
Brimblecombe, is if the clerk’s To eliminate confusion, the cur- hall when the town clerk's office is closed. are a significant change from usual Twinfield is a drug- and alcohol- the noise was just too loud. I don’t
office takes the money out late rent board tried to determine where free space, which includes tobacco.” think a curfew is enough. I think
through an error they won’t con- the road ended using measure- campground activities. He said that there must be security a decibel level also needs to be ad-
sider the taxes late and it won’t ments instead of landmarks. The Reike is looking to hold up to 10 to prevent drug use and overnight dressed.”
incur a penalty and interest. Superior Court vacated that deci- Cabot Bills School events a year, with up to 300 people parking. He said that permission is
sion for procedural reasons. attending each. She also wants to granted on a case-by-case basis. Leach asked her if a decibel limit
The select board is taking action to have a music event that may have and noise curfew would help. She
rein in the unlicensed dog problem. Ari Datner gated the road before For Budget Re-Voting up to 600 attendees and 20 bands. Board member Gary Leach’s said it would and “there should be
The constable will issue fines of $50 that ruling, allowing a turnaround She said that she has been allowed asked whether “the permission clear conditions on the permit.”
daily for each day a dog is unlicensed. for buses, plows, and lost drivers. to use the Twinfield parking lot, become(s) an exclusive lease on the
Dog owners must get licenses every Another property owner, Dimples abuts her property. She said that property and no one else from town Keith Gibson of Star Pudding
year by April 1 from the town clerk. Mucherino, says people are turn- by Will Walters expenses shall be assumed by the the events will be held over the six- can use it then.” Tucker said that Road said that the noise was very
A license requires that the animal ing around in her driveway be- CABOT — An additional ex- municipality.” He said the school month summer period. “perhaps we can set up designated loud and the event ran very late.
have a valid rabies vaccination. The cause of the gate and Datner’s No district is a separate municipality areas for security check-in, with Cerulli said that the music went
board reviewed a list of unlicensed Trespassing signs. pense in the school budget came from the town, and they always Zoning Administrator Bob Light available areas for townspeople.” on until 2 a.m., but Raul Fernan-
dogs and drafted a letter informing last week when Town Clerk Betty have considered this section to said previously Reike needed to Arisman asked Tucker to define dez said it ended at 1 a.m. Cerulli
people about fines. The board ruled that since the Ritter sent a bill to the super- make the school district the party get a permit from the DRB even overnight parking and Tucker restated it went on until 2 a.m. and
court vacated the discontinuance, intendent’s office charging the paying for school votes. thought she already has a com- said people have to leave after the said a friend of hers was upset be-
Datner must keep the gate open. Cabot School District for the cost mercial use permit. He said that event. cause it was supposed to run until
of conducting two budget re-votes Senning said that if the school the permit is for a campground 4 a.m.
and one vote on Act 46. district elected its own clerk, and the proposed uses are entirely Catherine Cerulli said the per-
then the clerk would conduct the different. He said that the applied- mit states 64 parking spaces and Paul Garstki urged the DRB to
The bill for the April 12, May elections and voting. He said he for permit would be a permit for a asked where the parking would be put conditions on the permit, in-
2 and June 20 Australian ballot knows districts such as Twinfield campground with open events. Mu- if the school lot is not available. “I cluding curfews, decibel level limits
voting totals $2,084.03. For April let the town clerks officiate, as sic is expected to be played at one live a mile away and heard the mu- and limits on the number of events
12, the school district was billed they have experience of running a event from 1 p.m. to 4 a.m. sic with the windows closed from allowed.
$682.42; for May 2, the bill is vote. At the organizational meet- Reike asked if the meeting was 10 a.m. onward, for 12 to 16 hours
$673.86; and for June 20, $727.75. ing of the School Board, Jackie the correct time to make changes non-stop. This sets a precedent if Arisman asked about limits on
By custom, the town has con- Folsom was elected clerk, but only to the application and chair James approved and the volume was far attendees and Reike said she did
ducted Australian ballot voting of the school board and not of the Arisman said no, but that she was too loud. Jaquelyn says her events not handle the tickets, so she could
and the school district has let the school district. free to state her intent to make are an economic asset to the town, not answer how many attended.
town use the school’s gymnasium Business Manager Christina changes. but not one vendor at this event Leach estimated 140 to 180 people
for town meetings and other mu- was local, so this is not an econom- were at the event. Arisman said
nicipal activities without charging Kimball said the bill comes in dur- “We are sorry for disturbing the ic stimulus for Marshfield. This that “parking is an issue relevant
each other. ing the new 2018 fiscal year and weekend for people and our neigh- event is already being promoted for to safety. If the application is ap-
the budget that was set did not in- bors. We want to propose an ampli- next year, including a Kickstarter proved, parking would need to be
Will Senning, Director of Elec- clude funds for elections. She said fied music curfew. We would also campaign, with no permit being addressed.”
tions and Campaign Finance in that to stay within budget and not like to have a couple of times per granted yet. I encourage Jaque-
the Secretary of State’s office, said deficit-spend, the business office year that we would be allowed to lyn to resubmit a new application Arisman closed the meeting say-
that it is legal for the town clerk and the school board will have to have an extended curfew,” she said. ing that the board had up to 45
to bill for the services of conduct- look at what to cut to pay the bill. days to issue a decision. He said
Arisman clarified that “we can the decision is subject to appeal.

P HLOX ing voting. He cited Title 17, sec- Cabot Resident
FESTIVAL tion 2682 (a) of the general stat-
Academy Proposedutes, which state that “Election
Celebrating the Flowers of Summer To Attract Students And Curates Art Exhibit
Increase Enrollment At Goddard College
Leonard Perry leads On bCehaarlfdofothfetUhnaintekdsChurch The artists are Susan Abbott,
Garden Walk at by Will Walters Voight made a presentation on by Will Walters Mary Admasian, Terry J. Allen, Al-
1 p.m., Sat., Aug. 5 of Hardwick, the Auction Com- CABOT—The School Board will the potential of forming a Ver- PLAINFIELD — Two art exhib- exandra Bottinelli, Daryl Burtnett,
mittee would like to thank the mont Academy, which they said Hasso Ewing, Kerry Furlani, Diane
~ Continuing until Aug. 13 ~ following businesses, groups and meet again Monday to complete its could be a Regional Education its relating to social justice are on Gabriel, Jason Galligan-Baldwin,
individuals for their generous planning for the August 9 commu- District comprised of a number exhibit at the Goddard College Li- Ruth Hamilton, Maayan Kasimov,
Gardens Full of Flowers! donations to our Annual Church nity forum on the results of the re- of towns that currently operate brary. The exhibits are curated by Melora Kennedy, Randee Lightcap,
Auction and Pie Sale: cently conducted survey soliciting Pre-K to 12 schools. They said Janet Van Fleet, of Cabot, a found- Kate Longmaid, Mark Lorah, Lynn
PNeruersnenryi&alTPealeGaasrduernes the community’s ideas for the fu- that the idea is to allow continued er of Studio Place Arts in Barre. S. Newcome, Lynne Reed, Leslie
Bruce Burnor, the United ture of Cabot School. At this past independent operation of the indi- Roth, Michelle Saffran, Anne Sarc-
Tea Room open 11:30 - 4 • Reservations suggested. Church of Hardwick Women’s Monday’s meeting, board members vidual schools, while addressing There is a reception on August 3, ka, Emiko Sawaragi Gilbert, and
Fellowship and Circle 7, Holly reviewed the raw survey results, the need to increase enrollment at from 5 to 7 p.m. for the exhibition, Dana Walrath.
472-5104 Williams, Messier’s Sugar House, which will be publicly accessible each school. Increased enrollment which features the work of 22 art-
The Hardwick American Legion in the next few days. Then there would be achieved by establishing ists. The exhibition runs from June Taking It To The Street is the
Open 10-5 every day except Mondays • Brick House Road • East Hardwick, Vermont Post 7, Fisher Auto Parts, Rog- will be a joint board meeting with a tuition-based program aimed at 23 to October 9. downstairs exhibit and features
ers Sugar House, Mike’s Service Twinfield on August 14. attracting out-of-state students, fifty photographs by Terry J. Al-
Swimsuit Sale August 2 - August 8 Center, Brochu Citgo Service, who would live in the towns where “Social Justice in Race, Gender, len of recent marches, vigils, and
Continues 20-50% OFF SELECT Rev. Dr. Evelyn Lavelli, Calder- Superintendent Mark Tucker they attend school. Immigration, and the Environ- demonstrations in Washington,
at 20% OFF Styles of Clothing for wood Insurance Agency, R & W said that the survey results are ment” is on exhibit in the Art Gal- D.C., New York and Vermont.
Men, women, and Children Photography, Judy and Roger being formed into an electronic The proposed Academy would lery on the main floor of the Pratt Posters, banners and signs from
Waible, Buffalo Mountain Power PDF document, which will be use tuition from attending stu- Center. Each wall is devoted to one those events are also on display as
Sports, Caspian Arms LTD, Gal- posted on Front Porch Forum. He dents by dividing it between a of the four title topics, with 2- and part of the exhibit. The materials
axy Bookshop, Wendy and Harry said that the published version tuition payment to the school, a 3-D artwork that explores each are on loan from local community
Besett Studio Art Glass, Lamoille will allow the public to see the room and board payment to the topic from a variety of perspectives. activists.
Valley Ford, Inc., Quick Lane summary of the questions in chart host family, and a contribution to Twenty-one Vermont artists work-
Tire & Auto Center, Kingdom form, but not individual respons- an “enrichment” pool that would ing in a variety of media, includ- The gallery is at the college’s li-
Creamery of Vermont, Lucien es. The survey was conducted on- be used to increase course and ing clay, paper, paint, stone, as- brary building and is open Monday
Avery Blacksmith, Willey’s Store, line through Survey Monkey, plus extra-curricular opportunities for semblage, metal, photography, and to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Northeast Service Center, The paper copies were available from all students at the school. drawing are in the exhibit.
Hardwick Gazette, Hardwick the Cabot Library and the town
Popcorners Poland Spring Kelloggs Dental Group PC, Whistle Em- clerk’s office. The survey ran un- The board took no action on the Route 14 Bridge Repair
Popped Corn Chips 6 pk. Sparkling Water Pop Tarts porium, Ann Ainsworth, DR til June 25. proposal, but added it to the list Begins; Route 2 Excavated
Property Maintenance & Lawn of possible approaches to meeting
2/ 4$ 14.7 oz. Care (Derek Richardson), Karen Mike Rushman and Fran Act 46 requirements. EAST MONTPELIER — Start- For the next few weeks, motor-
Richardson – Creative Memories ing the Sunday evening, the re- ists will be driving on a rough, non-
$1.99 7 oz. 2/ 5$ 101.4 oz. Independent Advisor, Lee Ann construction of US 2 began in East paved surface and are advised to
Lee, MusicSpeak & Gary Wil- Montpelier village. reduce their speed within the con-
G.M.GoldenGraham,Trix, Bumble Bee Solid Newman's liams, Meredith Putvain, The struction zone.
Salsa Flower Basket, Denise Carr, Lyd- The contractor will excavate
ia Makau and to the community Route 2, remove the concrete slab Once the concrete slab removal
2/ 5$ 16 oz. at large who came and supported underlying the road, build a new has been completed, the contrac-
us. Your thoughtfulness made sub-base and restore the pavement. tor plans to switch to daytime work
our event a great success! The contractor will start work on during non-peak travel hours.
the west (Montpelier) end of the
CocoaPuffs,CookieCrispCereal White Tuna Auction Committee: project. Drivers should slow down while
2/ 4$ 10.7-13 oz. 3/$5 5 oz. Kathy Burnor, Denise Carr driving through the work zone and
About 900 feet of Route 2 will be remember that it is illegal in Ver-
& Lee Ann Lee rebuilt. The contractor expects the mont to use any handheld portable
work will take ten to fourteen days electronic devices while driving.
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POLICE REPORT In Vermont’s Third Year
of Industrial Hemp, Growth,
Hardwick Police Growing Pains and Profits

Media Log Report Summary

Suspicious Event 3 by Jon Kalish
Traffic Stop 23 Special to The Gazette
Other 19
Total 45 HARDWICK — More than 80
V­ermonters registered with the
Driving With Suspended License Agency of Agriculture to grow
Tops Driving Offenses This Week i­ndustrial hemp in 2017, the third
Lindsay Davison, of Lyndonville, for $220 for Operation After Sus- growing season since legalization
was stopped on July 29, at 10:55 pension. photo by Doug McClure in 2013. And while more than four all article photos by Jon Kalish
p.m. on Lower Cherry Street in Ursa Goldenrose, age 7, Piper Hall, also 7, and Maia Boyer, 8, times the number of people who Jacob Goldstein, left, and Alejandro Bergad of Green Mountain
Hardwick. Police issued a ticket Charles Bagley, of East sell hand-made dog biscuits at the Hardwick Farmer’s Market on signed up last year are growing in CBD, in front of their pill counter.
for $162 for Plates Not Assigned to Hardwick, was stopped July 22, at July 21. Piper is raising money towards buying a rescue dog. She 2017, experienced growers have
Vehicle. 1:57 p.m. at Richards Crossing in has raised $200 out of the $500 she needs. “I want an Australian had a range of experiences. "expensive, it's challenging and it in their car near his farm. The men
Hardwick. Police issued a ticket for Shepherd,” Piper explained. Keep an eye out for Piper at future takes a different skill set than just are now facing felony grand larceny
Thomas Elwood, of North Hyde $220 for Operation After Suspen- Farmer’s Markets! Growing And Processing the agricultural side." charges.
Park, was stopped on July 29, at sion. Green Mountain CBD has
7:55 p.m. on North Main Street in Family Owned And Operated ­another five acres of hemp in the Green Mountain CBD expects Hemp In Vermont
Hardwick. He was given a ticket for Joshua M. Simpson, of ground at its farm in Hardwick. revenue of $2 million this year. Its Overall, hemp farming seems to
$105 for No Inspection. Craftsbury, was stopped on July HARDWICK VILLAGE MARKET The c­ompany has tripled its acre- capsules are currently in a hundred be on the rise in Vermont.
27, at 9:42 p.m. on Route 14 in age this year by leasing land in stores and pharmacies around the University of Vermont's agrono-
Christopher Hodgdon, of Hardwick. Police issued a ticket for 13 Mill Street, Hardwick • 472-6677 Hyde Park belonging to High Mow- country but the majority of its sales mist Heather Darby planted an-
Hardwick, was stopped on July 29, $249 for driving after civil license Rib Eye Steaks, USDA Select Beef, Boneless, lb.................. $8.99 ing Seeds. And it's expanding its are online. other acre of hemp this year at
at 7:42 p.m. on Mackville Road in suspension. Cube Steak, USDA Select Beef, Family Pack Round, lb. ............ $3.39 ­facilities in Hardwick. UVM's research farm in Alburgh.
Hardwick. He was given a ticket Natural Casing Franks, Kayem, 2.5 lb., Box ................... $9.99 A new drying facility is going up One of its customers is State Darby says last year's inaugural
for $151 for driving 40 mph in a 25 Joshua Boyd, of East Hardwick, Virginia Baked Ham, Shurfine Deli Sliced, lb. ................. $2.99 because the one erected last year Senator John S. Rogers of Glover, hemp harvest was successful and
mph zone. was stopped on July 30, at 6:25 Cantaloupes, Sweet and Juicy, California, lb. ....................2/$4.00 has been converted into a manu- who has a dozen hemp plants of his that she learned a major lesson:
p.m. on Carey Road in Hardwick. facturing center. There's $100,000 own growing this year. He's hoping Don't wait too long to harvest your
Laura C. Bailey, of Waitsfield, He was given a ticket for $249 for Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. • Sunday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • effective August 4 - August 10 worth of stainless steel equipment to produce enough seed for a more hemp. The research farm's combine
was stopped on July 29, at 8:20 p.m. driving after civil license suspen- We accept MasterCard, VISA and EBT Cards inside including a 70-gallon double- ambitious planting next year. broke down after the harvest began
on North Main Street in Hardwick,. sion. boiler, refrigerators and a robot and by the time it was back in com-
Police issued a ticket for $162 for The Galaxy Bookshop will have a reading and book signing that shoots 20 milligrams of CBD While the number of people mission, bringing in the remaining
Using Cell Phone While Driving. Elijah Phelps, of Morrisville, was by Melody Dean Dimick, 6-7 p.. oil into capsules. growing has increased in Vermont, hemp was a challenge.
stopped on July 29, at 8:40 p.m. on The compound CBD, or canna- not everyone has had an easy time The first annual Vermont Hemp
Michelle Beddie, of East Carey Road in Hardwick. Police is- bidiol, is reputed to have medical growing hemp. John Williamson of Fest will take place at Burke Moun-
Hardwick, was stopped on July sued a ticket for $249 for driving af- value, including the reduction of State Line Farm in North Benning- tain on September 9. Participants
28, at 9:05 p.m., on Route 14 in ter civil license suspension. inflammation and prevention of ton specializes in seed oil crops. will include the Waterbury-based
Hardwick. She was issued a ticket seizures in epileptics. CEO Alejan- When Williamson grew hemp PhytoScience Institute, which does
for $162 for driving without a li- The Police Report is based on dro Bergad explains the company's last year, people stole significant cannabis research and testing, and
cense. information provided by the police CBD oil consists of ground up hemp amounts, thinking it was mari- the UVM's Heather Darby.
and is not a comprehensive list of flowers, leaves and stems mixed juana, including three New York
Charles Bagley, of East police activity. Individuals named with coconut oil. Hemp seeds are men arrested last fall with hemp
Hardwick, was stopped on July 18, in the Police Report are presumed not used because of their low CBD
at 8:40 p.m. on Brown Farm Road to be innocent until they plead, or content.
in Hardwick. Police issued a ticket are found guilty, in court. "These are all just boxes of pills
waiting to go through that coun-
Vermont State Police ter over there, put into bottles," he
A Single State Police says, before placing a plastic bottle
Incident This Week that holds 90 capsules under a
On July 29, while Vermont State a.m. on curfew. He was in violation spout in the machine and dumping
Police were investigating a family of curfew. a box of pills into the counter.
disturbance on Railroad Street in By producing and packaging its
the town of Island Pond, Travis Pel- The Police Report is based on in- capsules in Hardwick, the company
letier showed up at the scene. Pel- formation provided by the police and has created a few well-paying man-
letier has current active conditions is not a comprehensive list of police ufacturing jobs in Vermont. It plans
of release from the court. The condi- activity. Individuals named in the to invest hundreds of thousands of
tions of release require Pelletier to Police Report are presumed to be in- dollars in new equipment in the
be at his residence from 6 p.m. to 6 nocent until they plead, or are found coming months.
guilty, in court. The annual CBD market is
­expected to grow to more than $2
First Friday billion by the year 2020, though Hemp plants growing in the field.
Book Signing that projection includes CBD prod-
ucts made from marijuana as well
Melody Dean Dimick, as hemp. The Hardwick farm's
author of Blame CBD capsules sell for about a buck
6 - 7 p.m., apiece, considerably less than the
Friday, August 4 Colorado-based leaders of the CBD
(Open mic will industry.
be rescheduled to "There's other farms that are
happen this fall!) growing it well," says Jacob Gold-
stein, the co-founder of Green
Tuesday, August 8, 7 p.m. Mountain CBD. “The challenge is
Peter Gould to process it, market it, determine
a brand for your products and get it
reads from and signs his out to the people."
memoir The process, Goldstein says, is

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Woodsmoke by Julie Atwood Apollo The library’s Youth Services as-
sistant said that the animals offer
The Importance of Transparency Continued From Page One a very relaxing, non-threatening
are, on average, three people per setting where people can read to a
Last Thursday, I joined the editors of a number of Vermont session. The library’s website in- dog or “just hang out with a pet.”
newspapers for a meeting with Governor Phil Scott at his vites people to “sign up to read to Only service dogs are allowed.
office in Montpelier. The meeting was organized by the Ver- our volunteer certified therapy dog.
mont Press Association. The objective was to share our concerns If you’re not yet reading, an adult She said that the University of
with the governor about changes to the Vermont State Police (VSP) will read to you while you and Willy Vermont (UVM) has a therapy dog
public information policy. Wonka sit back and enjoy the sto- program. UVM library staff said
On July 13, the Vermont State Police updated its guidelines for ries.” McCagg said that there are therapy dogs are allowed outside
making information available to the media and the public. The new no prohibitions on dogs in the li- the library during finals week on
guidelines potentially undermine the public's awareness of both brary, but that they must be on a certain days so students can in-
crime and police activity. leash and behave. teract with them. The staff allows
Detailed and timely release of appropriate police activity informa- dogs in the library if they are ser-
tion is clearly in the public interest — and in the interest of the po- Erna Deutsch, assistant youth vice animals under the Americans
lice. One of the first town officials I met when I arrived in Hardwick librarian at Brownell Library, in with Disabilities Act (ADA).
was Police Chief Aaron Cochran. The topic of discussion was the Essex Junction, said that the li-
flow of information about police activities and local crime. Chief brary has two dogs, Daisey and The Julien and Virginia Cornell
Cochran was very supportive of my efforts to increase communica- Archie, who come in once a week. Library at Vermont Law School in
tion about police activity. We agreed that there were two main rea- She said there are regular followers South Royalton has therapy dogs
sons for maximizing transparency about what the police do. of the reading dogs and that adults during final exams to help students
The first issue is public concern about safety. If a crime is com- and teenagers hang out with them. relax and take their tests with less
mitted nearby, people want to — and should — know what has “There’s a lot of loving going on.” stress.
happened, in a detailed and timely manner. This knowledge allows The dogs have been at the library
people to increase their vigilance temporarily and possibly deter for a few years, but the library only Marshfield’s Jaquith Library is
further crimes. allows service and therapy dogs. similar to Cabot’s. The library is
The second issue is the relationship between the community and inside town hall. Town Clerk Bobbi
the police force. If people don't see what police officers do day in and Williston’s Dorothy Alling Memo- Brimblecombe said that the town
day out, they may feel alienated from the local police and begin to rial Library has had a “read to a has no ordinance against dogs be-
question whether they should support the police budget. dog” and a “read to a cat” program ing in town hall, but the library
Chief Cochran committed to delivering the best possible informa- during the school year, for the last has a policy that dogs are welcome
tion, subject to privacy restrictions (for example, The Gazette does 10 years. There are 10 reading ses- if they are on a leash and behave.
not publish the names of victims of sexual assault or domestic vio- sions a week. The program is open
lence) and available resources (he prepares the police report him- to all ages and quite a few adults The issue may be addressed
self). take part. at the next select board meeting.
The new Vermont State Police guidelines potentially undermine There was no select board agenda
the public's awareness of both crime and police activity. For exam- available at press time.
ple, the previous VSP guidelines stated that “providing information
to the public is one of our responsibilities and duties. It shall be “HE’S GOING FOR A RECORD.
done in a timely manner.” In the revised policy, this has been wa- THAT’S THE THIRD GARDENER HE’S EATEN THIS WEEK!”
tered down to “it is the intention of the Vermont State Police to be
open and transparent with the public and the media.” Recognizing Session Closes with Final photo by Vanessa Fournier
transparency as a responsibility and duty is more powerful — and Hour Budget Compromise Beth Norcross, left, Julie Wheel, center, and Brian O'Neill, right,
more reassuring — than intending to be open and transparent. of the National Response Corp. (NRC), of Williston, take care of
The old guidelines mandated that “supervisors shall be respon- At the end of a 10-hour day, the room security and the state’s Guard- to look at the impact of a gradual some oil brought in to the Central Vermont Solid Waste Manage-
sible for the proper and timely release of information to the public 2017 Legislative session closed on ian Ad Litem program with addi- minimum wage increase to $15 an ment District hazardous waste collection, held at the Hardwick
and news media.” The revised guidelines state that “press releases June 21 with an 8 p.m. voice vote. tional funding. Five million dollars hour on businesses, the community Town Garage, July 29. Thirty-seven carloads of hazardous waste
will be issued as soon as practicable for significant incidents of pub- The vote was strongly supportive of will go to the Vermont State Police and what is termed the benefit cliff. were collected.
lic interest.” The new Vermont State Police Press Release and Pub- a final-hour compromise to the 2017 for new dashboard and body cam-
lic Information Policy (VSP-DIR-350) is a step backward. budget. This compromise resembles eras. For our local businesses, we
In signing the Freedom of Information Act in 1966, President what was known as the Ash amend- lowered the rate of their Workers
Lyndon Johnson stated that “a democracy works best when the peo- ment, which was earlier rejected by The Legislature listened to work- Compensation contribution from
ple have all the information that the security of the nation permits.” the Governor. Many of us were left ing Vermonters and small business- 1.75% to 1.4%. The shortage in af-
The editors in the room with the Governor Scott last week were wondering why the 2017 budget was es and made investments in eco- fordable workforce housing acts as
unanimous in their concern about the new guidelines. held hostage by the Governor’s veto nomic development, by expanding a constraint on Vermont’s economic
I urge you to inform yourself about these changes. Contact me at solely in an attempt to move teach- support for small business develop- growth. The economic development
[email protected] if you would like a copy of the old ers’ health care collective bargain- ment centers, micro business de- bill streamlines and sets permitting
and new guidelines. Contact your senator and representative to ask ing to a state-wide contract. As part velopment, economic development priorities that, together with a $35
about this issue, or to voice your concern. If you are unsure how of the compromise, the Governor’s marketing and career and techni- million housing bond, will encour-
to contact them, visit legislature.vermont.gov/people/search/2016. insistence that towns only receive cal education. For the first time in age the construction of affordable
Contact the governor directly (governor.vermont.gov/contact) with 80% of teachers’ health care costs many years, this year’s budget got workforce housing.
your questions or concerns. will pose problems for districts that an A rating from the States’ Cham-
One of the many things I love about Vermont is the access we all have already inked contracts with bers of Commerce. You would think that we would
have to our elected public servants. If you are concerned about this their teachers. These districts, in- not have to address legislation that
issue, take advantage of that easy access. Let your governor, sena- cluding OSSU, will now have to find We kept the General Fund growth provides safeguards for pregnant
tor and representative know that you prefer true police transpar- places in their budgets to make cuts rate to 1.2% and the total all state women in the workforce, but af-
ency to an “intention … to be open and transparent with the pubRli.cS.”. to accommodate the Governor’s in- fund growth to 0.7%. In 2015, the to- ter hearing from Vermont citizens
transigence. tal state fund growth was 3.4% and about employer refusals to accom-
MEETING MEMO in 2016, 2.4%. This is real progress modate reasonable workplace re-
Upcoming Public Meetings The 2017 budget passed, after in closing the budget gap that has quests, the Legislature passed a bill
light debate, by a margin of 143 to plagued our state since the great requiring employers to agree to any
Thursday, August 3 p.m. Cabot Library 1. The Governor praised the budget, recession and in particular since the request that is both reasonable and photo by Vanessa Fournier
•Hardwick Select Board, 6 Wednesday, Aug. 9 as did Minority leader Rep. Don devastation to Vermont’s infrastruc- does not cause the employer undue Nick Neddo of East Montpelier is the winner of this year’s Kayak
p.m. Memorial Building Turner, of Milton, who remarked ture following Tropical Storm Irene. harm. The underlying intent of the raffle fundraiser to benefit AWARE. $2,500.00 was raised. Also pic-
•Cabot School Facilities Com- •Hardwick Area Food Pantry that it was the first budget he voted law is to encourage employer/em- tured are Anna Pirie, left, Executive Director of AWARE and Matt
mittee, 7 p.m. School Board, 3 p.m. Food Pantry in favor of in the last nine years. While the chaos in Washing- ployee dialogue that addresses the Renaud, right, Youth Advocate and Prevention Educator.
•Marshfield Development The House Appropriations Com- ton has dominated much of the request and that serves job satisfac-
Review Board, 7 p.m. Old School- •Stannard School Board, 6 mittee, which crafted the budget, conversation around governing tion and job productivity.  Speeders the river bank below his garage,
house Common p.m. Town Offices was tasked with closing a $50 mil- in Vermont, my colleagues and I which is slowly being washed away
lion budget gap. Vermont does not managed to make this session a Vermont’s first responders often Continued From Page One by the river.
Saturday, July 5 •Wolcott Development Re- deficit spend and a balanced bud- productive one. We passed legis- experience traumatic events in the available parking spots, but makes
•Cabot Parents in Education, view Board, 6 p.m. Town Offices get is submitted every year, even lation to further protect victims course of their daily deployment. for more road space. For the time “I think we will get permission
9 a.m. Cabot Library thought this is not required by law. of sexual violence, helped first This is a major cause of Post Trau- being, diagonal parking will con- from the river engineers to put
•Greensboro Select Board, The House and Senate made sig- responders get treatment for on- matic Stress Disorder in this line of tinue. The construction will widen some big stones there, to buttress
Monday, Aug. 7 6:30 p.m. Town Offices nificant investments in Vermont- the- job Post Traumatic Stress work. Currently, there is no Work- the road by 3 feet. the foundation a bit,” Jewett said.
•Hardwick Trails Committee, ers without raising property and Disorder (PTSD), moved a bill to ers’ Compensation coverage for
5:30 p.m. Memorial Building •Twinfield Partners In Edu- income taxes or service fee,s while help set up a retirement system these workers who may suffer from Jewett said that he expects most Munson Earth Moving Inc plans
•Cabot School Board, 6 p.m. cation, 6:30 p.m. Twinfield at the same time honoring commit- for hard-working Vermonters, and PTSD. Bill H.197 requires coverage of the project to be completed by the to finish the Church Street water-
Cabot School ments to pay debt obligations and put rungs back on the ladder for for mental injury. end of August. line upgrade project this week and
•Hardwick Historical Soci- Thursday, Aug. 10 maintaining reserves. Vermonters trying to climb their to pave at the end of this week.
ety, 6:30 p.m. Depot •Jeudevine Library Trustees, way out of poverty. We cut proper- The House passed bill H.170, Another project on the horizon is
•Cabot Planning Commis- 5:15 p.m. Library The State’s mental health care ty taxes without cutting vital ser- legalizing possession of up to one at Mike’s Service Center at the bot- The next select board meeting is
sion, 7 p.m. Willey Building •OSSU Executive Committee, system is overwhelmed, due in large vices. Together with the Governor, ounce of marijuana for those over tom of South Main Street. Owner this Thursday at 6 p.m., at the Me-
•Cabot Town Garage Work- 5:30 p.m. Orleans Southwest Su- part to some 400 unfilled profes- we fought back against President 21 years of age, and allowing adult Mike Brochu wants work done on morial Building. It is open to the
ing Group, 7 p.m. Willey Building pervisory Union sional counselor and psychiatric Trump’s discrimination against cultivation of two mature and four public.
•Marshfield Energy Commit- •Wolcott School Board, 6 p.m. positions, statewide. In an attempt immigrant Vermonters and we immature marijuana plants. The
tee, 7 p.m. Old Schoolhouse Com- Wolcott School to bring pay parity to Vermont’s locked in rules to protect our envi- Senate added a provision calling for
mon •Craftsbury School Board, 6 mental health care system, the Leg- ronment before the Trump Admin- a study to examine what state regu-
p.m., Academy Common Room islature invested $8.3 million to in- istration could gut them. We cre- lation and tax structure might look
Tuesday, Aug. 8 •Calais Historic Kents Cor- crease salary levels in mental health ated the Water Quality Assistance like for large-scale marijuana pro-
•Hardwick Planning Com- ner, 7 p.m. Community Center care and community-based services, Program to help towns with water duction. The Governor vetoed the
mission, 6:30 p.m. Memorial •Marshfield Planning Com- including adult daycare, Choices for quality compliance through techni- bill but made suggestions on what
Building mission, 7 p.m. Old Schoolhouse Care, and Meals on Wheels. cal and financial assistance. he might be willing to accept in a
•Twinfield Union School Common rewritten bill. Disagreements in the
Board, 6:30 p.m. Twinfield •Woodbury Historical Soci- We found that child daycare Many small Vermont businesses House on procedural issues did not
•Walden Library Trustees, ety, 7 p.m. Library costs are becoming a disincentive cannot offer their employees retire- allow a vote on a compromise bill
6:30 p.m. Library Agenda for meetings are avail- to work. Vermonters are struggling ment plans, resulting in some 45% this session.
•Cabot Library Trustees, 7 able prior to meetings, usually at to pay high daycare costs that of- of Vermonters who have no employ-
the town clerk’s or superintendent’s ten take a large bite out of working ee retirement. Many of our senior I think that the members of the
office, or by calling a board or com- families’ income. The Legislature citizens have a difficult time paying Legislature listened carefully to
mittee chair. made a $2.5 million investment in their bills on Social Security income Vermonters and passed a budget
family subsidies, using the Child- alone. Bill S.135 proposes a por- and legislation that will improve
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EDITOR FACTOTUM planning and training for younger If you have traveled Route 15
Ray Small Doug McClure Over the past two sessions, we students beginning in middle school East lately, you will have noticed a
listened to Vermonters who want and supporting apprenticeship pro- series of newly installed culverts.
SPORTS EDITOR EMERITUS CONTRIBUTING WRITERS and need and deserve affordable grams is an excellent pathway to fu- After hearing from many people
Dave Morse Sandy Atkins, Michael Bielawski, higher education. Last year, we ture career success. A public/private about the condition of Route 15, I
Ken Brown, June Cook, Jim Flint, allocated funds to assist low- and partnership pilot program with the made a call to the Department of
PHOTOGRAPHER middle-income students with in- heating fuel and service industry Transportation and spoke to the
Vanessa Fournier Dawn Gustafson, Pat Hussey, state tuition costs. This year, we will be one of the state’s first pro- Deputy Commissioner, who prom-
CIRCULATION Willem Lange, Doug McClure, provided an additional $3 million grams to provide job skills training ised that Route 15 will be resurfaced
Dawn Gustafson Daniel Métraux, Joyce Slayton Mitchell, in funding to our state colleges, to our younger Vermonters. this summer. Look for that work to
PRODUCTION Charles Morrissey, Pete Quinlan, including $880,000 for the cost- begin this month.
David Rodgers, Will Walters cutting merger of Lyndon State col- Reflecting on the decisions of
Sandy Atkins, Carol Ceraldi, lege and Johnson State college into some surrounding states to increase Anyone who has any questions,
Dawn Gustafson ADVERTISING SALES Northern Vermont University. their minimum wage to $15 an hour, comments, or suggestion about any-
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The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, August 2, 2017 Page Five

Highland Center for the Arts To
Present First Self-Produced Production
The Greensboro Historical Society will present
“Old China Hands in Greensboro - Part 2: Life Stories. GREENSBORO — The High- only $10. events of the era. performances and events suited to
GREENSBORO — Descendants the experience of her grandfather, This panel presentation will pro- land Center for the Arts announces Following A Midsummer Night’s HCA also hosts the Wednesday serving the residents and artists
of the Hales, Allmans and Corbetts Norwood Allman, as a Consular vide further insight into the fami- its inaugural theater production living in the Northeast Kingdom.
will share stories of their families' Officer, Assessor on the Interna- lies featured in the Greensboro His- — William Shakespeare’s beguil- Dream, HCA will present three ad- Night Summer Film Series, run- HCA is also committed to develop-
uncommon lives growing up in tional Mixed Court, and a lawyer in torical Society's summer exhibit, ing comedy, A ­Midsummer Night’s ditional live events and three movie ning until August 30. Shakespeare ing partnerships with local schools
­China. Shanghai. Old China Hands in Greensboro. Dream. Set in an ­enchanted forest screenings in August. On Friday, in Love will be screened on August and school districts to enhance arts
in the days surrounding the Duke August 18 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 8, Where the Rivers Flow North on education and support students’
June Bascom will talk about Tony Irwin will talk about the The presentation will take place of Athens’ wedding, sparring lovers p.m., Rob Mermin will be hosting August 16, The Beautiful Fantastic and families’ participation in the
the experiences of her mother, multi-generational experiences of on Monday, August 7, at Fellow- and a group of amateur actors be- a Magical Picnic and Workshop. on August 23, and Inside Llewyn arts.
M­argaret (Hale) Bascom, and his family: great-grandfather Hunt- ship Hall at the United Church of come entangled in a battle between Admission is $20 per person (kids Davis on August 30. All shows be-
grandparents, William and Eliza- er Corbett, a Presbyterian mission- Christ, at 7:30 p.m. the King and Queen of the fairies. ­under 10 are free) and includes a gin at 6:00 p.m. The suggested do-
beth (­Winston) Hale and their im- ary in northern China; grandfather A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a picnic lunch from the Hardwick nation is $5. The café will be open
prisonment in a Japanese intern- Ross Corbett; and mother Harri- The Old China Hands exhibit at story of order and disorder, reality Street Café. and serving throughout the films;
ment camp in Shanghai. ett (Irwin) Corbett, both born and the museum (next door to Willey's) and appearance, and proves that patrons are invited to enjoy dinner
brought up in China. will be open from 3 to 5 p.m. on the course of love never does run Brian McCarthy, a native of and a movie with the whole family.
Eliza Burnham will talk about Monday, before the meeting. smoothly. Hardwick, will be performing his
nine-piece chamber jazz ensemble HCA’s mission is to develop
August Activities on the Hardwick Trails Filled with magic, fools in love work, The Better Angels of Our Na- and operate a welcoming venue
and bumbling buffoons, this dream ture, on August 18 at 7:00 p.m. The for a­ssembly, artistic expression,
HARDWICK — August comes get wet, so wear boots and bring a in the VT3 Race, a three-day stage is exceptionally enjoyable for the Vermont-based saxophonist ex- entertainment, education, and re-
and with it the feeling that dry pair of shorts. We will explore race with the first stage on the old and young alike. plores popular songs of the Ameri- freshment. HCA’s goal is to achieve
­summer’s call must be answered Eaton Brook on Saturday, August Hardwick Trails, on Friday, August can Civil War, and introduces origi- a balanced, year-round schedule
before it slips away. 12 from 10:00-12:00. 11. Visit thevt3.com for details. The company incorporates both nal material based on figures and of locally and nationally-sourced
professionals from around the coun-
The Hardwick Trails offers lots of If you like to paint or sketch, The Vermont Land Trust's 40th try and local community members.
outdoor experiences this month — S­ usan Sawyer will lead an Art on the Year Celebration invites everyone Local performers ­include Hardwick
something for everyone. Trail experience from 10:00-12:00 to come for hikes or bike rides on native Kassandra Bell as Cobweb;
on ­Saturday, August 5. Bring your the Hardwick Trails from 1:00-4:00 Greensboro natives Sam Bulpin
Kids can Build Fairy Houses s­upplies and something to sit on. on Saturday, August 12. Nancy as Flute, Rosann Hickey Cook as
with Stephanie Garguilo on Friday, ­Susan welcomes all ages and abili- Shepard and Al Cockrell, land- Snout, Ed Donlon as Starveling,
August 4 from 10:00-12:00. The ties. owners in the program, generously and Noah Haveson as the Change-
Jeudevine Library sponsors this ­allow a section of the Hardwick ling Boy; Morgan Irons as Moth,
event for those who know there’s Like to run or bike? On Tuesday, Trails to cross their property. and St. Johnsbury’s Doug McGown
magic in the forest. August 8, the Craftsbury Outdoor as Egeus and Snug.
Center’s Tuesday Night Race will For information about these
Jodi Lew-Smith and Mary ­Meyer be held on the Hardwick Trails. For events visit hardwicktrails.com. Vermont native Robert ­David
invite Pre-K through Grade 3 information, visit craftsbury.com. The trail-head is located behind the Grant joins the HCA cast as The-
youngsters (and their adults) to a Hazen Union School parking lot. seus and Oberon, King of the fair-
Kids-in-the-Brook event. Yes, we’ll Serious bikers can participate ies. Hippolyta and T­ itania, Queen
of the fairies, will be played by
John Churchman To Sign Books Amanda R­ afuse, who performs at
at Craftsbury Farmers’ Market Northern Stage. ­Circus Smirkus
grad Jacob Tischler, playing the
CRAFTSBURY — Food for The Churchmans own a small nected rural landscape of animals riotous Bottom, has also performed
thought will be in the offing at the farm in Vermont and “The Sheep- and people. Churchman, a photog- with Northern Stage.
Craftsbury Farmers’ Market on Over,” is based on a true story about rapher, transformed photographs
Saturday, along with a wide array a bottle-fed, orphaned lamb, named from the farm with narration. They The show will run from Wednes-
of fresh produce, wholesome foods, Sweet Pea. When she appeared to have been featured on CBS and day, August 9 to Sunday, August 13.
hand-crafted products, flowers, ma- be lame, Churchman thought little Vermont PBS Connect, besides Shows are at 7:00 pm on Wednes-
ple syrup, cheese, and meats. Chil- about it until later in the evening. b­ eing featured in Publisher’s Week- day, Thursday, and ­Friday, 2:00 pm
dren’s writer John Churchman and She had developed a fever, and ly, Burlington Free Press, Seven and 7:00 pm on Saturday, and 5:00
his border collie, Laddie, will also Churchman credits his border col- Days, and Rutland Herald. pm on ­Sunday. Tickets are $25 for
be at the market. lie, “Laddie,” with signaling to him adults, $10 for students, and $5 for
that something was amiss. They The Craftsbury Farmers’ Mar- EBT cardholders. August 9th and
John and Jennifer Church- called a veterinarian as sheep “go ket is on Saturday of each week in 10th are special discounted pre-
man co-authored the book series, down very quickly,” according to Craftsbury Common, from 10:00 view performances, with all seats
“Sweet Pea & Friends. He will sign Churchman. The heart-warming a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
his books “Sweet Pea & Friends,” story tells of one animal sensing a
“The Sheepover,” and “Brave Little need and coming to the rescue of
Finn,” all of which will be avail- another.
able at the market and the Galaxy
Bookstore in Hardwick. The story depicts the intercon-

Music and Fun at the WonderArts
Summer Celebration August 9

The 2017 Kingdom All Stars, representing the best young musi-
cal talent from northeastern Vermont. From left: Ava Marshia
(Danville School); Leo Parlo, (home school, Walden); Zane
Mawhinney; Katherine Barney; Halie Bean; Jordan Barbour; Sam
Chase; Samantha Giguere; Jonah Socks (home school, Cabot);
Zoe Heinrich-McMullen; Cameron Clark and Aden Marcotte
(courtesy photo)

CRAFTSBURY — Join Wonder- programming for all ages, schools,
Arts for a night of community fun and collaborative partnerships.
and music at our annual Summer
Celebration event on August 9th, Come join us and celebrate the
from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at the Greens- arts in your community!
boro Barn (491 Country Club Rd in
Greensboro). The suggested ticket Questions? Call 802-533-9370, or
donation is $10 – 30. All ticket email [email protected]
proceeds benefit the programs
of WonderArts all year round!
The Summer Celebration event
f­ eatures live music by The Kingdom
Allstars, a performance by guest
poet and traveling literary minstrel
Kevin Devaney, our ­Community
Service Auction (e.g., massage,
gardening, painting lessons) with
a­uctioneer and ­puppeteer Jus-
tin Lander, a cash bar by the
Craftsbury General Store, cheese
plates, appetizers, deserts, and
more! 

The Art House and Wonder &
Wisdom have come together as
two like-minded organizations to
form WonderArts. WonderArts
takes the best of both organizations
and brings them together under
one non-profit, creating a unified
o­rganization serving Craftsbury,
Greensboro, Hardwick, and more.
Our work is done through creative

STEM Fair and
Ice Cream Social

on August 8

CRAFTSBURY — Build a Better
World at the Craftsbury Public Li-
brary. We are hosting a STEM Fair
(Science,Technology,Engineering,
Math) on Tuesday, August 8, from
4 to 5:30 p.m. for children, youth,
parents, families and friends.

We will have five stations with
hands-on activities where everyone
can explore STEM concepts under
the theme of Build a Better World.
You can design and engineer with
Straws and Connectors to build tow-
ers and enclosures, KEVA blocks to
build bridges, Paper Circuits, make a
Mini Catapult, or paint a peace flag.

This event concludes our summer
reading program. We will be cel-
ebrating and sharing stories, books
and the love of reading. Children
can choose a free book, and there
will be free ice cream. All are wel-
come. For more information, call
586-9683, or email jenmckcrafts-
[email protected].

Page Six The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Ranz and Son Exhibit W KTHIS An Intriguing Women
in Restored Barn Without Men at the Unadilla
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by David K. Rodgers Lift Off, Elevation and Candle in Thursday, Aug. 3 Cutler Memorial Library, 151 High St., by David K. Rodgers Macey Mayfield had a fine stage Wade kindly advice is the secretary,
GREENSBORO — Jennifer Ranz the Dark, all “celebrating the dawn US Route 2, Plainfield. Information: 454- EAST CALAIS — Women Without presence as the innocent, but re- Miss Strong, who Nica Allen brings
of a new golden age of space explo- •COMMUNITY FITNESS CLASSES, 8504, cutlerlibrary.org. markably wise for her age Miss to life. Of the three students, Maeve
of Greensboro and her son Ezra, who ration”. Mondays and Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30 •BACK ROADS READINGS presents Men, by Hazel Ellis, now playing at Jean Wade. The self-important McCurdy does full justice to the roll
lives in California, are hosting a Col- p.m., The Craftsbury Outdoor Center. Poet Charles Simick, 3 p.m., Brownington the Unadilla Theatre in East Calais, and nasty Miss Connor, played of the mischievous Peggy Summers,
laborative Art Exhibition in varied Coordinated with these works •HARDWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETY at Congregational Church, Brownington His- sounds by its title like some kind of with skill by Noni Stuart, becomes while Michelle Easier and Ama-
media at her beautiful restored barn are Jennifer’s ceramic pieces, es- the Depot. Open Tues. and Thurs., 1 - 4 toric Village. Followed by a reception and science fiction fantasy about a future her arch-enemy. Sarah McDougal ris Callan provide good supporting
and gallery on Country Club Road. pecially her elegant vases with p.m. Call 472-5903 or 472-6424. book signing. Information: 802-633-4956. world from which all men have disap- is very much in character as Ruby parts as Dorothy Benson and Phyl-
The title of this show is Escape and, interesting decorative patterns in •GREENSBORO HISTORICAL SOCI- •BREAD AND PUPPET presents “The peared. Instead, it is a very realistic Ridgeway, a young woman who lis Conway, respectively.
in their artist’s statements, they ex- harmonious colors, many of which ETY, July and August hours: Tues.,Wed., Domestic Insurrection Circus & Pag- drama set in an all girls’ boarding sees Miss Wade as a rival for the
plain what the title means to break contain baroquely curving garlic Thurs., 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sat. 10 eant”, 3 p.m., Circus Field, Bread and school in Ireland, in 1938. affections of the students. Dvora Kim T. Julow appears periodi-
“free from confinement and control” scapes (stems and flower bulbs), a.m.- noon, GHS building next to Willey’s Puppet Farm, Route 122, Glover. After Zipkin gives a convincing portray- cally, carefully depicting the head-
and “seeking inspiration in our sur- like visual puns on the title of the Store, Greensboro. the pageant Greg Joly will give a talk All the characters are women, al of the older Miss Willoughby, mistress, Mrs. Newcome.
roundings, our interactions and our show. There are many pottery wall •STORY TIME, 10 a.m., the Greensboro about Scott Nearing in the Paper Maché each highly differentiated by the a tiresome complainer. Charlotte
creations”. It encourages imagina- hangings in which spirals are a Free Library, for 0 - 6 years old. Infor- Cathedral. Information: 802-525-3031, playwright, for which the director, Norris maintains a consistent ac- While the claustrophobic world
tion, which is a more internal free- frequent motif, suggesting animal mation: [email protected], breadandpuppet.org. Jean Beckwith, has cast very believ- cent and manners for the French of the boarding school is very small,
dom. But it also can be a physical es- horns, or snakes, or shells. Sever- 533-2531. Aug. 3: Celebrate Summer •AMP MUSIC SERIES, Tritium Well opens able actresses in all eleven roles. teacher, Mademoiselle Vernier, it acquires a certain universality in
cape, to a better place (like Vermont), al plates have intriguing designs, Reading with Circus Smirkus Road Show for Los Angeles group, Incendio, 4 to 7 while Daphne Ostle shows her act- the course of the play.
or to another world, as symbolized by while bizarre animal figures have a Performance and Ice Cream Party. p.m., Dog Mountain, St. Johnsbury. Free ing skills as the much put-upon
the space program. surrealistic element. A large early •TAI CHI BEGINNER CLASS, 10 - 11 and open to all ages. Dogs are welcome. maid, Mrs. Hubbert. Women Without Men will run for
drawing by Jennifer (1975) strikes a.m. Open to the public, Twin Valley Variety of food vendors and a beer tent two more weekends, on the July 27-
The first piece is Eggsplosion by a humorous note, depicting her as Senior Center, 4583 Rt. 2, E. Montpelier. on-site. Information: catamountarts.org The only person to offer Miss 29 and August 3-5. Curtain time is
Ezra Ranz, the prototype of a ki- a two-year old riding a hippopota- Information: 223-3322. or concerts.LevittAMP.org/stjohnsbury. 7:30 p.m. For more information, call
nematic sculpture consisting of an mus. •LEGO CLUB, Jeudevine Memorial (802) 456-8968, or visit unadilla.org.
oval egg with sections attached to Library, Hardwick, every Thursday, 3 Monday, Aug. 7
transparent fishing lines in a box In addition to this show, the barn - 4 p.m. Information: 802-472-5948, Gloria Rowell’s Paintings
with mirrors inside. It is designed has extensive displays of Ranz’s jeudevinememoriallibrary.org. •OPEN GYM PLAYGROUP, Drop in, at the White Water Gallery
to fly apart when you press a but- fine, imaginative pottery, as well •STORY TIME FOR TOTS, for infants Mondays, 9:30 - 11 a.m., River Arts,
ton, an intriguing engineering chal- as her ceramic jewelry and photo- through pre-K aged kids, every Thursday, Morrisville. Information: RiverArtsVT.org. by David K. Rodgers paper, board roofing slates, saw Hollow covered bridge. The East
lenge. His three paintings depict graphic cards. Of particular inter- through Aug. 24, 10:30 to 11 a.m., Cutler •GROWING STRONGER, free exercise EAST HARDWICK — The Row- blades and, uniquely, feathers, and Hardwick bridge from below the
rockets taking off into outer space est are her beautiful watercolors of Memorial Library, 151 High St., US Route program for older adults, sponsored by uses oils, acrylics and watercolors. falls appears in one painting. An-
in dramatic, well composed images: local scenes, with 14 of them repro- 2, Plainfield. Information: 454-8504, the NEK Council on Aging, 10 to 11 a.m. ell Sugarhouse is a landmark in She balances her compositions with other painting shows their own
duced in giclee prints on the wall cutlerlibrary.org. every Monday and Wednesday. Location: Walden Heights, on Route 15. It car- dramatic strokes and consistent at- sugar house with a young boy
near the entrance. •CAPITOL JAZZ QUARTET and Central UCC Church, 165 Wilson St., Greens- ries maple products, food items, arts tention to detail. hanging a sap bucket on a tree.
Vermont Jazz Ensemble, JDK BBQ, 6:30 boro. Information: Call Karen Budde at and crafts gifts, antiques and souve-
Escape will continue through p.m. until dark, Jaquith Public Library, 122 748-5182 or just show up. nirs. Its proprietors are Gloria and Among the animals depicted in She created several paintings of
August 20. For more information, School St., Rm. 2, Marshfield. Informa- •MUSIC & MOVEMENT FOR KIDS, (for Norbert Rowell. Gloria is putting on this show are foxes and their pups, flowers with great attention to de-
call (802) 533-9281, or visit Greens- tion: 802-426-3581, jaquithpubliclibrary. preschoolers) with Emily Lanxner, 10 an exhibit of her paintings, entitled a wolf peering through leafless tail. There is a study in watercolor
boroBarn.com. org, email: jaquithpubliclibrary@gmail. a.m., Jeudevine Memorial Library, 93 Vermont Visions, at the White Wa- branches in winter, and loons on a of a geranium blossom and three
com. N. Main St., Hardwick. Followed by a ter Gallery in East Hardwick. lake at sunset. Other paintings show types of lady slippers on slate. Fine
Caspian Caspian Monday snack. Information: 472-5948. a doe, fawn and buck in the woods. print reproductions of her works
Monday Music Features Friday, Aug. 4 •THE BARRE-TONES, women’s chorus, Her subjects are animals, people are available.
Mellow Jazz 7 p.m., Alumni Hall, Barre Auditorium. and landscapes. She paints on a va- Rowell’s collection includes por-
Music •OPEN STUDIO. The Iluminations; Open to all women age 18 and over. riety of materials including canvas, traits of the Willey’s Store’s Ernie This exhibition continues until
by David K. Rodgers painted and carved works at Lauredon •COMMUNITY FITNESS CLASSES, Hurst, a girl by a stream, and five August 27. The White Water Gal-
Caledonia Grange #9 EAST HARDWICK - The Caspi- Place. Gallery/Classes/Menu, Fridays, Mondays and Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30 young girls shown in nineteenth- lery is open from 11 a.m. until 3
Church Street, East Hardwick 4 - 6 p.m. Tastings from the kitchen. 545 p.m., The Craftsbury Outdoor Center. century dress. She painted vivid p.m. every Sunday. For more in-
an Monday Music series began its Lauredon Ave., Greensboro. Contact •GREENSBORO HISTORICAL SOCI- landscapes, including the Rowell’s formation, call James Teuscher at
8 p.m., August 7 summer season on Monday evening Carole at 533-2163. lauredonplace.com. ETY Annual Meeting “Old China Hands in barn in winter, the Foster family (802) 563-2037, or visit whitewa-
Song and Piano Recital of last week with the Pierre Hurel •LET’S GROW STORY TIME, 10 a.m., Greensboro, 7:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, sugar house, and the Greenbanks tergallery.blogspot.com
Jazz Trio from Boston. The per- Craftsbury Public Library. Information: United Church of Christ, Greensboro.
Kelsey Harrison, mezzo soprano formed at the Caledonia Grange #9 586-9683. Outstanding Summer Music From Greensboro
Chelsea Whitaker, piano in East Hardwick. •TAI CHI CLASSES for advanced par- Tuesday, Aug. 8
ticipants, 1 to 2 p.m., Twin Valley Senior at the end of the composers’ lives. This was exquisite, sparkling mu-
Georg Friedrich Handel: Rodelinda, Chairs around small tables with Center, 4583 US Route 2, E. Montpelier. •SHAPE NOTE SING every Tuesday at The young players performed in the sic, full of joy, perfect in every
Dove Sei, amato bene lighted candles created the ambi- Every Monday and Friday. Information: 7:30 p.m., through August 30, Paper United Church of Christ. They came See MUSIC on Page Ten
ance of a relaxed cafe. The trio com- 802-223-3322. Mache Cathedral, Bread and Puppet from across the country and Canada.
Robert Schumann: Frauenliebe prises Pierre Hurel on piano, John •BONE BUILDERS, Exercise & Osteopo- Farm, Rt. 122, Glover. All welcome, by David K. Rodgers The players showed exceptional tal-
und -leben, Op. 42 Funkhouser on bass and Mike Con- rosis class, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m., Twin Valley no experience necessary. Information: Musicians from the ongoing Ver- ent and fine ensemble integration.
Intermission nors on drums. Hurel is originally Senior Center, 4583 U.S. Route 2, E. Elka at 802-525-6972.
from France and brings a certain Montpelier. Information: 802-223-3322. •GREENSBORO HISTORICAL SOCI- mont Mozart Festival in Burlington The first work on the program
Gioachino Rossini: Il Rimprovero, See CASPIAN on Page Nine •HARDWICK FARMERS MARKET, every ETY, July and August hours: Tues.,Wed., came to Greensboro on Tuesday of was the Clarinet Quintet in A Ma-
La Separazione, Il Risentimento Friday, 3 - 6 p.m., Atkins Field, Hardwick. Thurs., 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sat. 10 last week for a fascinating concert in jor (K.581) composed by Wolfgang
Jeudevine Library Story Time at the Market a.m.- noon, GHS building next to Willey’s the Summer Music From Greensboro Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), in
Georges Bizet: Pastorale, Ma vie a son from 3 - 4 p.m. through August. Store, Greensboro. series. The concert offered a rare op- 1789. After a brief introduction
secret, Vieille Chanson •FAIRY HOUSE BUILDING, 10 a.m., with •HARDWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETY at portunity to compare clarinet quin- in the Allegro, the clarinet stated
Stephanie Garguilo, for little kids and their the Depot. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, tets by Mozart and Brahms, written a beautiful melody with a clear,
Benjamin Britten, Cabaret Songs, Tell adults, at the Hardwick Trails. Sponsored 1 - 4 p.m., May - Oct. Call 472-5903 or almost exactly 100 years apart, both pure tone and then the clarinet and
Me the Truth About Love, Funeral Blues, by the Hardwick Trails and the Jeudevine 472-6424. strings alternated as further direc-
Memorial Library, Meet at the trail head •STORY HOUR, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., tions of the theme were explored.
Johnny, Calypso sign behind Hazen Union School. Free and Cabot Public Library.
open to the public. Information: 472-5948. •STORY TIME, Tuesdays, 10 a.m,
$18 Adults; $16 Seniors; $10 Students; •REPTILES, with Kevin Clarkson, a live, Greensboro Free Library, ages 6-12.
$75 Season; under 18 free hands-on reptile education program, 6:45 Tuesday, July 25: Create a mural about
to 8 p.m., Jaquith Public Library, 122 building a better world for the Library
School St., Rm. 2, Marshfield. Information: children’s room with the Art House. BOB AMOS & Cassie's Corner
802-426-3581, jaquithpubliclibrary.org, •STORY HOUR, 10 - 11 a.m., for birth - 6 CATAMOUNT CROSSING Ice Cream Shop
email: [email protected]. years, Craftsbury Public Library. Informa-
•THE GATES OF Unfinished Life, 7:30 tion: 802-586-9683 or email: jenmck@ Former Sugar Hill Records recording star Bob Amos backed We serve delicious Wilcox
p.m., Bread and Puppet Theater, Bread craftsburylib.com. by Vermont's premier bluegrass band Ice Cream, made in
and Puppet Farm, Route 122, Glover. •LEGO ROBOTICS, for ages 6 and up, Vermont since 1928
Information: (802) 525-3031, breadan- Craftsbury Public Library, 3 - 4:30 p.m. "That perfect pocket where rhythmic drive seems effortless and
dpuppet.org. Free and all welcome. Information: the melodies seem new and timeless, simultaneously" • Daily & weekly specials
•AUDIOBOOK DISCUSSION and Digi- 586-9683. • Design your own sundaes
tal Downloads Demonstration, Anthony •STEM FAIR and Ice Cream Social, 4 - (Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine), "a force of nature" (WVUD)
Doerr’s “All the Light We Cannot See, 5:30 p.m., The Craftsbury Public Library. • Extra-thick shakes
7 - 8 p.m., Cutler Memorial Library, 151 Free and all are welcome. Information: Tuesday, August 8, at 7:30 p.m. • Sorbets * Fruit smoothies
High St., US Rt. 2, Plainfield. Information: 586-9683. • Vermont's Stratford Organic
454-8504, cutlerlibrary.org. United Church of Christ, Greensboro, VT
•DEATH CAFÉ, 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m., Twin Wednesday, Aug. 9 Admission: $20 - Under 18 admitted free Creamery Flavors
Valley Senior Center, Rt. 2, E. Montpelier. We are located between The Miller's
Discussions of events past, present and fu- •GREENSBORO FARMERS MARKET, Tickets available at The Miller's Thumb Gallery, online at Thumb and the Caspian Lake beach in
ture. All are welcome and discussions are Wednesdays, 3 - 6 p.m., through Aug. SummerMusicFromGreensboro.net. and at the door on the evening of the concert
confidential. Information: 802-223-3322 or 30, in front of the Greensboro Town Hall Greensboro, Vermont
[email protected]. building.
•GREENSBORO HISTORICAL SOCI- Hours: Noon to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 5 ETY, July and August hours: Tues.,Wed., Open until August 24
Thurs., 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sat. 10
Wedding And •CRAFTSBURY FARMERS’ MARKET, a.m.- noon, GHS building next to Willey’s
on the Common, every Saturday, rain or Store, Greensboro.
Party Planner shine, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., through October •BONE BUILDERS, Exercise & Osteoporo-
7. Free family-friendly entertainment, sis, 2 classes, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. and again at
Presenting professionals whose products and services will assist locally made products, prepared food 9 - 10 a.m. Free, Twin Valley Senior Center,
in creating your special celebration! producers and artisans. Informa- Blueberry Hill Commons, Exercise Room,
tion: craftsburyfarmersmarket.com. Rt. 2, E. Montpelier. Every Monday and
Weddings, The Ring Says you're going to do it. •GREENSBORO HISTORICAL SOCI- WednesdayAll ages welcome. Information:
Special Capitol Plaza Says you're going ETY, July and August hours: Tues.,Wed., Cort at 223-3174 or 228-0789.
Events, to do it right. Thurs., 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sat. 10 •GROWING STRONGER, free exercise
Sympthy a.m.- noon, GHS building next to Willey’s program for older adults, sponsored by
Design Attention to detail... it's what separates Store, Greensboro. the NEK Council on Aging, 10 to 11 a.m.
the ordinary from the truly special. •THE GLOVER TALENT SHOW and every Monday and Wednesday. Location:
AMY'S Call for customized wedding packages Auction, 7:30 p.m., Glover Town Hall. To UCC Church, 165 Wilson St., Greens-
Artistic Floral for up to 250 people. benefit the Glover Library. Information: boro. Information: Call Karen Budde at
802 223 5252 525-3188. 748-5182 or just show up.
AMY TALLMAN, owner/designer 100 State St. • Montpelier •BLUEGRASS CONCERT with Cold •INSIGHT MEDITATION, 5:30 - 7 p.m.,
178 Scott Road, Hardwick Country Bluegrass and Sky Blue Boys, Wednesdays, Wellspring, Hardwick.
(802) 472-8354 • (802) 595-3751 7 to 9 p.m., Plainfield Opera House/Town Information: [email protected] or
[email protected] Hall. Donations to benefit the Twin Valley Maggie McGuire 472-6694.
Senior Center. •GAME CLUB, Wednesdays, 3 - 4 p.m.,
Wedding Policy •PLANTATION HERB BASKET CLASS, Cabot Public Library.
with Tracie Quirion, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Old •HOMESCHOOL GROUP, 10 a.m. -
The Hardwick Gazette provides space for engagements Stone House, Brownington. Pre-regis- noon, for ages 5 - 13 years, Craftsbury
and wedding news as a free service. tration and information: 802-754-2022 Public Library. Information: 586-9683
or oldstonehousemuseum.org. •STORY AND ACTIVITY TIME followed
Wedding announcements and photos should be •RUFUS PORTER TALK, 4 p.m., followed by a free lunch: Kids birth to age 7,
received by our office within two months of by a wine and cheese reception at 5 p.m., Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m., Jaquith
the ceremony. Old Stone House Museum, Brownington. Public Library. Information: 426-3581 or
Photographs supplied will be returned when Information: oldstonehousemuseum.org. email: [email protected]
accompanied by a SASE. •THE BIG LATCH ON 2017, 10:30 a.m., or marshfield.lib.vt.us.
(please arrive 30 mins. before to register •ST. NORBERT’S BINGO, Hardwick.
Use of engagement and wedding information, as well and settle in), 480 Cady’s Falls Road, Mini games start at 7 p.m.; regular at
as accompanying photographs, is at the discretion of Morrisville. Milk-making mamas with their 7:30 p.m., in the Julien Room. All ages
babies and supports are invited to cele- invited.
the editors. brate breastfeeding in the Lamoille Valley. •BETH STERN will host the showing of
Prizes and refreshments. Pre-register by the program “Being Mortal”, 10 a.m.,
For information about advertising in the calling Carol Lang-Godin at 888-5229 ext. Twin Valley Senior Center, 4583 Rte. 2,
Wedding & Party Planner 141. Information: biglatchon.org. E. Montpelier. Free and open to the pub-
•ICE CREAM SOCIAL, 2 - 4 p.m., lic. Information: 802-223-3322 or email:
call The Hardwick Gazette at 472-6521! Greensboro Historical Society lawn, next [email protected].
to Willey’s Store. •DESSERT AND A BOOK. Discussion
•CHILDREN’S PROGRAM at the on “The Martian” by Andy Weir. Jerry
Greensboro Free Library, 10 a.m. - noon. Schneider will lead the discussion.
Build and Paint Little Free Libraries for Desserts from Magic Spoon Bakery.
Greensboro, ages 6 up. Pre-register at 7 p.m., Jeudevine Memorial Library,
533-2531 or [email protected]. 93 N. Main St., Hardwick. Information:
802-472-5948.
Sunday, Aug. 6 •WONDERARTS SUMMER CELEBRA-
TION, 5:30 to 8 p.m,. Greensboro Barn.
•Vermont Visions by Gloria Berard Row- Music, refreshments, auction and more.
ell at Whitewater Gallery, 5 River Street, Information: [email protected].
East Hardwick. Through August 27. Open
Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. or by appointment
(802) 563-2037.
•“READ TO ME” & Creativity, for kids in
kindergarten through 3rd grade, every
Sunday through Aug. 20, 1 - 2 p.m.
(before the library opens to the public),

The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, August 2, 2017 Page Seven

Honoring the Spirit of SPORTS

—­The .M. o—rse—Code

Selflessness and Teamwork
DAVE MORSE
Sports Editor, Hardwick Gazette
1994-2015

Hardwick Men’s
Soccer Defeats
Williamstown
Fish & Wildlife Department
Completes First Season
in Moose Study

ST. JOHNSBURY — The Ver- moose and record observations.” photo by Vanessa Fournier
mont Fish & Wildlife Department Department staff plan to collar Four of the assistant coaches at the 38th Annual Big Hosmer Soccer Camp, directed by Mike Clark,
recently completed the first field (from left): Walden Gann, Angus McAndrew, Kevin Doyon and Skylar McNally. The camp runs from
season in a multi-year study to bet- an additional 35 moose in January August 7 – 11.
ter understand the state’s moose 2018.
herd. Beginning in January 2017, Big Hosmer Soccer Camp
researchers placed radio-collars on Vermont is the fourth northeast- Celebrates 38th Year
60 wild moose and began tracking ern state to undertake such a study, CRAFTSBURY — Big Hosmer High School varsity or college play to prepare players for a suc-
their movements. joining fish and wildlife agencies in Soccer Camp will be held August 7 coaching experience. The camp cessful and enjoyable school or
New Hampshire, Maine, and New to 11 in Craftsbury. There are six accepts players at all skill levels. club season.
Moose across the Northeast are York in using these methods to age groups for field players. Goalies Coaches plan skill training and
increasingly under stress from a study their moose herds. will receive training with 2 goalie game sessions with the goal of Registration forms can found at
parasite known as winter ticks. coaches. The day camp runs from improving individual skill, field townofcraftsbury.com, or by con-
The ticks are becoming more pro- “Moose face a variety of poten- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through awareness and game strategies in tacting Camp Director Mike Clark
lific as spring and fall weather has tial threats in the northeast, from Friday. an enjoyable and competitive at- at 802-563-2216 (home), or 802-
warmed in recent years, causing warmer temperatures to dramati- mosphere. There is plenty of game 595-3419 (cell), or at mjcabc@hot-
some moose to collapse from blood cally increased parasite loads and There are sixteen coaches with mail.com.
loss, or die from hypothermia after habitat fragmentation,” said Al-
rubbing their insulating hair off in exander. “It is important that we Copley Hospital 5K NEK Warriors photo by Vanessa Fournier
an attempt to rid themselves of the understand how much these factors on September 30 To Raise Money Jacob Clark, center, of the Hardwick Area Soccer Club, dribbles past
parasite. are affecting our moose popula- Williamstown players Josh Ferris #2, left, and Yohan Avila, second
tion in Vermont. Our moose con- for Cabot 8th from right, as Hardwick's Kyle Verchereau follows the play. The
Department staff began tracking servation efforts must be based on Grade’s DC Trip Hardwick Area Soccer Club beat Williamstown, 2-0, in the Central
the moose using GPS collars and a strong foundation of science if Vermont Summer Soccer playoff game on Hudson Field Sunday.
by observing moose directly in the we are to understand and address
field. They have been examining these threats in the long-term.”  MORRISVILLE — Registration event is to promote healthy, active by Will Walters by Mike Clark Vetere scored on a cross to the
moose that have died during the is open for Copley Hospital’s 5K lifestyles. Heart disease is prevent- HARDWICK — Following a far post from fellow striker Kev-
study period to determine cause of Vermont’s moose herd has de- Run/Walk for the Heart. The an- able and can be avoided by mak- MARSHFIELD — in Doyon, who completed a two-
death. Staff have also been observ- creased from an estimated high of nual run is scheduled for Septem- ing healthy lifestyle choices. In Twinfield Union School four-year absence from the Cen- assist day. Vetere read the play
ing whether female moose are suc- over 5,000 individuals in the state ber 30 and kicks off Morrisville’s Lamoille County, heart disease is will host the NEK War- tral Vermont Summer Soccer perfectly. His patience and timing
cessfully reproducing and how well in the early 2000s to roughly 2,000 Rocktoberfest Street Festival Cel- one of the leading causes of death riors’ soccer tournament League (CVSSL), Hardwick en- paid off as the long crossing pass
newborn calves are surviving their today. The majority of the reduc- ebration. Online registration is for persons aged 25 and older. It is on August 5. The tourna- tered a team and has surprised eluded the defense and found its
first few months. tion in the number of moose was available at copleyvt.org/runforth- also one of the top causes for inpa- ment is a fundraiser for many by forging a winning record way to him only three yards out.
a deliberate effort by biologists to eheart, or by calling the hospital’s tient hospitalizations. the Warriors soccer team that was good enough for second-
Eighteen out of the 30 radio- bring the herd into better balance Community Relations office, at and Cabot’s 8th grade place in the regular season stand- Though tested throughout the
collared calves survived their first with available habitat. A single 888-8302. The 5K course starts Form a team, join a team, or run/ trip to Washington D.C., ings. The team’s 3-2-2 record second half by the Williamstown
winter and spring. The 12 calves moose can eat over 25 pounds of at Oxbow Park and runs along the walk in honor of a loved one. Ad- planned for the upcoming matched them with league power offense, Hardwick held on and the
that died were examined and food a day and their browsing was Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. Run- vance 5K registration for adults school year. Williamstown in the quarterfi- 2-0 halftime lead ended up being
showed signs of winter tick infes- damaging forest ecosystems, harm- ners and walkers will be issued is $25, students (under 18) $15, The three tournament nal round of the CVSSL tourna- the final score.
tation and were generally severely ing not only their own habitat but chipped bibs, providing an accu- and 1-mile health walk $10 (both divisions are a U12 and ment this past Sunday morning at
underweight. habitats for many other wildlife. rate timed race. Once 5K partici- include t-shirt). Kids 6 and un- U14 boys, U12 and U14 Hazen Union. The back line of Michael Lew-
pants are off, members of Copley’s der are free; t-shirt not included. girls, and an adult league Smith, Walden Gann, Harry Be-
Adult cow moose fared better, According to Alexander, this Cardiac Rehabilitation team will Can’t join us? The “Virtual Race co-ed slot for ages 15 and The score was still knotted at sett and Skylar McNally led a
with 27 out of 30 moose surviving deliberate reduction in the herd lead those interested in a 1-mile Kit” allows you to race on your own 0-0 until the 21st minute, when gritty effort for Hardwick. Kyle
the winter and spring period. Fif- through hunting may have also health walk around the Oxbow time and in the location of choice, Angus McAndrew took a pass Behrsing and Mike Badger have
teen of the 30 adult cow moose pro- helped Vermont’s moose stave off Park path. while still receiving a t-shirt and from Kevin Doyon, dribbled away also anchored the backs this year.
duced calves this spring, of which the worst effects of winter ticks. Copley Champion Certificate. Race from a defender and blistered a Denis leCours led goal tending
10 have survived thus far. “Winter ticks spread more rap- Event day registration for walk- day registration fees are slightly shot into the lower left corner of efforts in Hardwick’s first two
idly when moose are overabun- ins and those who pre-registered higher. the goal from 25 yards away. It games this season, before turn-
“We’re still very early on in dant,” said Alexander. “Although opens at 9:00 a.m. Community Na- was the kind of goal that you see ing his concentration to basket-
this study, so it’s too soon to draw we decreased Vermont’s moose tional Bank, the presenting spon- Proceeds from the 5K benefit on ESPN’s Top 10 plays, a rocket ball preparation for Castleton
any conclusions,” said Cedric Al- herd to reduce the impacts of sor, will serve morning refresh- Copley Hospital’s heart health pro- from distance that left both play- State University. Since then,
exander, Vermont Fish & Wild- moose on the landscape, it may ments, while infield games will be grams including cardiology, cardiac ers and spectators in awe. Cole has been a steadily improv-
life’s lead moose biologist. “We’re have also contributed to the much available for all. rehabilitation and healthy living ing and game-saving keeper. The
pleased that we were able to suc- lower rates of winter ticks on Ver- programs through the hospital’s Williamstown then turned up Hardwick midfield has been a
cessfully radio-collar the desired mont’s moose than biologists had Participants and visitors can en- Wellness Center. For more infor- the heat and pressured repeatedly strength all season with skillful,
number of moose and that most observed in New Hampshire or joy the many festivities that Rock- mation, or to register for Copley’s for the next 10 minutes. Hardwick controlled and hard-fought play
of the cows have survived thus Maine.” toberfest offers, following the 5K. 5K Run for the Heart, visit cop- defended two direct kicks and led by player-coach Jacob Clark,
far. The collars have been work- leyvt.org/runfortheheart. two corner kicks perfectly, but on Eric Remick, Kyle Verchereau,
ing properly and our field staff The study will run through The goal of this family-friendly consecutive plays Williamstown Josh Thibeau, Nate Phelps, Walk-
have been afield daily to visit the 2019. For more information, visit standout Brock Allen found him- er Willey, Thorin Morrow, Ben
vtfishandwildlife.com. self alone inside the penalty area. Post and Nathan Gilcris. The
First, he whistled a shot just wide speed, savvy and finishing touch
older. Registration is $20. of the far post and then, two min- of forwards McAndrew, Vetere
There will be a maxi- utes later, Hardwick goalie Justin and Doyon provide an imposing
mum of four players per Tibbetts burst off his line to take goal scoring threat.
team, with 30 minutes away what looked like a sure
running time for each game-tying goal. Hardwick will host Barre in a
game. Three matches are CVSSL semifinal this Sunday at
guaranteed. Just before halftime, Alex 10 a.m. at Hazen Union.
Slots are still available.
Interested players should
contact Laura Martin at
[email protected].

photos by Vanessa Fournier photos by Vanessa Fournier
(above, left) Hazen Union’s Clara Lew-Smith dribbles past Addie (left) Owen Benway goes for a layup
Bonath of Lamoille Union during summer soccer play last week on against Isaiah Baker during last week's
Hudson Field. Riley Brochu of Hazen follows the play. (above, right) 17th Annual Hazen Hoop Camp, directed
Hazen’s Wyatt Bellavance reaches the ball ahead of a Stowe player by coach Aaron Hill. Thirty-four play-
during Summer Soccer held on Hudson Field, July 27. The league ers attended the 7th - 9th grade session.
includes Hazen, Peoples Academy, Lamoille and Stowe. (below) TJ Blair, 10, of Hardwick, drib-
bles around Jeter Demers, 8, of East
Hardwick, at the 17th Annual Hazen
Hoop Camp. Thirty-one students in
grades 4-6 attended the one-week camp.

Hunters Take a Center Trails
Record 6,570 Turkeys in Withstand Weather Well
Vermont’s Spring Seasons

MONTPELIER — A preliminary state. sports - Basketball Camp layup s63 CRAFTSBURY — A Craftsbury in 26:43 and topped the men’s 50-
report from Vermont Fish & Wild- “While the relatively mild winter sports - Bball Camp kids s64 couple topped the gender divi- 59 age group.
life shows that hunters had a ban- sions in the July 25 edition of the
ner season this spring, with the conditions experienced this year Tuesday Trail Race Series. Ollie Sister and Brother
highest turkey harvest ever record- certainly helped,” Bernier said, “the Burruss and Anna Schultz ran Shine at State Meet
ed. Hunters brought home 6,570 prioritization of high quality spring the challenging 5k course in 24:04 ST. JOHNSBURY–Two Greens-
wild turkeys during the spring hunting over fall harvest opportu- and 29:26, respectively. The hus- boro youths excelled at the Ver-
hunting season, including 743 tur- nities in accordance with the 2010- band and wife team first met as mont Parks and Recreation State
keys taken during the April youth 2020 Big Game Management Plan Nordic skiers at Harvard Univer- Track Meet, held July 30 at St.
weekend hunt. may be the reason [for the record sity. They now work as coaches at Johnsbury Academy. Competing
yield].” the Outdoor Center. Ethan Dreis- for the first time in the 400- and
“The hunter success rate in- sigacker (24:34) and Emma Podo- 800-meter runs, Cormac Leahy
creased from the previous year of “The restoration of wild turkeys lin (30:08) won the 5k runner-up and Anika Leahy won age-group
21 percent to 29 percent of hunters to Vermont that began in 1969, awards for the men and women. state championships in both
harvesting at least one bird,” said coupled with the careful manage- events. The duo also helped their
state wild turkey project leader, ment of the population, is a wild- Despite a steady downpour ear- St. Johnsbury Recreation team
Chris Bernier. “And 32 percent of life success story we can all be lier in the day, the 35 runners and win the state title.
those successful hunters harvested proud of,” added Bernier. “Ver- five bikers found the Outdoor Cen- Anika’s 800-meter time of
a second bearded bird to fill the two- mont continues to be the pre-emi- ter trails to be in remarkably good 3:04.34 set a new state record
bird spring bag limit.” nent state in New England for wild condition. Kara Murphy was the for the girls’ 9-10 age group.
turkey hunting, and the birds are sole 5k bike finisher. She cruised Her 400-meter race was equally
A similar number of hunters took also enjoyed by those who just like over the twists and turns in 27:27. speedy, with a 1:19.91 finish. Cor-
to the woods this year, with 17,106 to watch them.” Matt Moody (36:34) and Megan mac’s 1:05 finish in the 400m was
turkey hunting licenses purchased, Jolly (48:47) were the fastest just 0.15 seconds off the boys’ 11-
compared to 17,249 in 2016. Conservation of wild turkey habi- men’s and women’s competitors in 12 state record. In the 800, he also
tat continues to play a key role in the 10k mountain bike event. won handily, in a time of 2:38.57.
Turkeys were hunted statewide, the health and vitality of their popu- The Waterford Wiz, Evan
with turkeys harvested in 241 of lation. Bernier notes that a patch- Calais Runner Thornton-Sherman, continued to
Vermont’s 253 towns. The central work of fields and forests provide Wins Age Group turn heads at the state level. In
Connecticut River Valley saw the most of what a turkey needs to sur- GRANITEVILLE–Mack Gard- the 1600-meter race, he placed
highest number of birds harvested, vive. “Efforts by private landown- ner-Morse took to the Barre Town 2nd in the boys’ 13-15 age group.
with 720 taken. The northern Lake ers, volunteer-based conservation Forest trails like a mountain goat His “metric mile” time was 5:14.4.
Champlain valley also proved to be groups like the National Wild Tur- at Sunday’s Barre Heritage Festi- In a competitive 800-meter race,
a productive region, with 675 tur- key Federation and state agencies to val 5k trail race. The Calais run- he placed third for his age group,
keys taken – a 22 percent increase protect habitat go a long way toward ner placed 3rd overall among 40 in 2:26.38.
in harvest from the previous year ensuring wild turkeys are around in competitors. He finished the race
and a new record for this part of the the future.”

Page Eight The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, August 2, 2017

DR. STEVEN PHELPS SANFORD RICHARD L. LACOSS RUTH LAWRENCE

In the comfort of his home, Dr. Dr. Steven Phelps Sanford none.”; “The value of game prepa- Richard L. Lacoss Ruth Elizabeth Lawrence, 76, of Ruth Lawrence in 2002, Ruth invented a new life
Steven Phelps Sanford, age 64, pride in his work and was a dear ration”; “Sometimes it’s best to Richard L. Lacoss, 77, of Worces- Craftsbury, Vermont passed away food, cooked on a 2-burner Coleman for herself in Greensboro. She was
naturally left this world going on friend to many, taking exceptional turn the other cheek and walk ter, Vermont, died on Sunday, July 30, peacefully on Sunday, July 30th at stove, hauled water and used kero- active with the Greensboro Free
to the next on June 8th, 2017. On care of their precious family pets. away.”; “There’s no such thing as 2017, at his home, surrounded by his Copley Hospital in Morrisville. sene lanterns. Library and her many new friends
this day, the animal world unex- a bad day, it’s just that some are family and dog. became a family. Her mother relo-
pectedly lost a valued healer of On his down time, Steve took better than others.”; “The value He was born on April 21, 1940, in Born November 6, 1940, to Rich- Her children remember a home cated from Florida and their close
their community, but Dr. Steve’s advantage of what Vermont had of family, friends and education”; Morgan, Vermont. He was the son of ard and Mariette Lawrence, she filled with animals in need, many relationship during Mariette’s final
legacy lives on within the hearts to offer, whether he conquered and “It’s great to be here,” (which the late LeRoy J. Lacoss, Sr. and the grew up in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. of which were brought to her by years was a gift to Ruth.
of his loyal clients, both human the ski slopes, biked the back became the title of a book Coach late Rena Holmes Lacoss. He was the Ruth attended Connecticut Col- anxious students in her elemen-
and beast alike. roads, or drove his team of Bel- Richie wrote last year). husband of Janet Baker-Lacoss. lege, where she majored in English. tary school. Over the years Ruth Ruth moved to the Craftsbury
gians around Caspian Lake. He He was a Veteran of the United After college, she was hired by the cared for a three-legged dog, goats, Community Care Center several
Born in North Kingstown, embraced the community by offer- Those who miss Steve dearly States Air Force from 1961 to 1965 Providence Public Library in Rhode a squirrel, geese, a starling, a blue years ago. Her family can never
Rhode Island on June 20th, 1952 ing moonlit sleigh rides to High- and are thankful to have walked and was discharged as an Airman 2nd Island as a children’s librarian and jay and an ancient box turtle named adequately thank the staff of the
and growing up in Baldwinsville, land Lodge guests and brightened this life with him are his mother, Class. Following his service, Dick was earned her Masters in Library Sci- Gino. Craftsbury Community Care Center,
New York, Steve’s young life was the days of seniors at Greens- Joan Sanford, of Schenectady, a heavy truck driver for multiple com- ence. She continued her profession and Love is Home Care for their com-
filled with family gatherings at boro Nursing Home. He recalled NY; his daughter, Blythe Sanford, panies in the Central Vermont area, in- as a librarian throughout her work- Tom and Ruth retired to Greens- passionate support and assistance.
his grandparent’s farm in Stam- memories of looking out over the of Ithaca, NY; his aunts: Carolyn cluding Anderson Concrete, Williams ing life, mostly in the Woonsocket, boro in 2000. After Tom passed away They created a beautiful home for
ford, Vermont, as well as explor- Hudson as a child and watching Bobowiec of Stamford, Susie Go- Trucking and, for many years, with Rhode Island school system. Ruth, and we are forever grateful.
ing the musical theater life with the tugboats, which prompted his mez of Vancouver, British Colum- Bellavance Trucking, in Barre. Dick WILLIAM L. PILBIN, JR.
his maternal grandparents in New purchase of a limited edition Lord bia, and Mary Jane Mumford of also served as a rural mail carrier for Ruth’s husband, Tom Ahlburn, Ruth is survived by her step-
York City. Encouraged by parents Nelson Victory Tug. He had big Bradenton, FL; his cousins: Mar- the Worcester-Elmore and Burlington was a Unitarian minister who loved William L. Pilbin, Jr. daughters, Heather Emerick and
who embraced life’s opportunities, dreams of retiring and traveling garet Moore of Cazenovia, NY, routes.  reading, gardening and exploring ter Cynthia Forbes and sons-in-law Megan Ahlburn, her son-in-law,
Steve excelled throughout his both land and sea. Edward Nassif of Tully, NY, Alicia Survivors include his wife of 48 Vermont. Ruth and Tom couldn’t Mark McCullah and Dick Spencer, he Donny Emerick and her grandchil-
youth and teenage years in both Stevenson of Malibu, CA, Paul years, Janet, of Worcester, VT; son, pass a bookstore without buying leaves his wife Phyllis; children Sha- dren Winnie, Charlotte, and Phoebe
sports and education. His passion Beloved friend, mentor, and col- Stevenson of Los Angeles, CA, Richard H. Baker, of North Mont- something. Their combined library ron McCullah, Sylvia DiLiso (Michael), Emerick. She is also survived by
for football and lacrosse laid the lege coach Richie Moran played Paul Bobowiec of Stamford, and pelier, VT; daughters Shelley Baker of over 10,000 titles includes reli- her sisters Marjorie Seabury and
foundation for future success. He a huge role in Steve’s life and Daniela Gomez of Middleberg, of Hardwick, VT, Penny Durant of gion, philosophy, poetry, biblical ar- Virginia Buttrum and her dear
received a scholarship to Princ- inspired him to write and share Holland, and his spiritual “swim Hardwick, VT and Deborah Jones and chaeology, zoology, and astronomy. nieces, nephew and their children.
eton and a year later transferred some of Richie’s ‘Pearls of Wis- buddy,” Paula “Peach” Lawrence husband Todd Jones, of Northfield, VT; They read each and every book.
to Cornell University where he dom’: “Always call your mother of East Hardwick. brother Rodney Lacoss, of Inverness, In lieu of flowers, please con-
graduated in 1979 as a Doctor of on Mother’s Day, and then go to FL; and a sister, Geneva Hall, of Their love of Vermont led them to sider memorial contributions to
Veterinary Medicine. church and the library.”; “Big Steve was predeceased by his Hardwick, VT; 13 grandchildren; 32 buy some land in Pawlet and they the Craftsbury Community Care
Red is the only gum there is!”; father, Robert Sanford, of Gal- great-grandchildren and many nieces had a one-room cabin built there. Center, 1784 E. Craftsbury Road,
Given the incredible gift of “When you are thinking of some- way, NY; his precious sister, Lin- and nephews. Also surviving is his best They soon added a second room Craftsbury, VT 05827, or the
helping and healing animals, one, call them; otherwise they’ll da “Lou” Sanford of Taos, NM, friend, the family dog, “Pete”. and began to spend two months Greensboro Free Library, 53 E.
Dr. Steve ventured to the Green never know.”; “Enthusiasm is con- who tragically died only two days He was predeceased by two broth- every summer there with their two Craftsbury Road, Greensboro, VT
Mountains of Vermont to start his tagious.”; “Never burn a bridge, prior; and his cousin Daniel Bob- ers, LeRoy J. Lacoss, Jr. and Raymond daughters, which continued for 20 05841.
career at Sequist Animal Hospital someday you might want to go owiec of Stamford. A. Lacoss. years. They loved the peaceful life
in Morrisville. With big dreams back.”; “Stay a little bit hungry. The family’s home will be open to there, where for about 5 miles in Arrangements are in the care
and a shoe box full of index cards, It’s great to be the underdog.”; Let this bring peace to all the friends and family to gather from 12:00 every direction there were no other of des Groseilliers Funeral Home,
Steve was drawn to the Northeast “Respect all, be intimidated by people’s lives that Dr. Steve San- noon to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 6, buildings. They grew a lot of their Church Street, Hardwick. Email:
Kingdom. Intrigued by both large ford truly touched through his 2017, at 149 Norton Road, Worcester, [email protected].
and small animals, he focused on expertise in veterinary medicine VT 05682. A Celebration of Life with WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA — Wil- Debra O’Leary (David), Thomas Ar-
the bovine community; healthy and the animal world to which he Military Honors will begin at 1:00 PM. liam L. Pilbin, Jr., 89, passed away on nold (Louise), Sheryll Chabot (Ed),
dairy cows meant success and dedicated his life. Even though Online condolences may be made to July 26, 2017 at Noble Hospital, sur- Bette LeBlanc (Marcel), Leslie Dick-
prosperity to the local farm and he’s no longer with us, he’ll never the family at guareandsons.com. rounded by his loving family. Born in erson, Joan Spencer, James Pilbin
milk industry. In 1991, Dr. Steve be forgotten. Hardwick, VT on May 1, 1928, he was (Darlene), Gary Pilbin (Jackie), Wil-
established a successful practice a son of the late William, Sr. and Ad- liam Pilbin, III (Charlie) and Richard
with the help of his faithful em- In 2017, Dr. Steve was diag- die (McCombie) Pilbin. Forbes (Patty); as well as many grand-
ployees. Derby Pond Animal Hos- nosed with Frontal Temporal De- children and great-grandchildren,
pital and Greensboro Animal Hos- mentia disease, which is caused Bill worked 20 years at the St. including Dawn DiStefano, Heather
pital became a part of his legacy. primarily by sports-related Johnsbury Lamoille County Railroad Breveleri and Alicia Arnold who were
For over 30 years, Steve dedicated and occupational head trauma. in Vermont, before relocating to West with him when he passed.
his entire being to his clients in Steve’s legacy continues through Springfield in 1967. After 18 years,
the Northeast Kingdom. Day or the donation of his brain to aid in he retired from Monsanto, where he The family wishes to extend their
night, rain or snow, Dr. Steve further research at Boston Uni- worked as a rail and truck dispatcher. heartfelt thanks to the staff at Mon-
came to the rescue. He took great versity. Donations can be given He worked 4 more years at Polysar Co. astery Heights and Noble Hospital
online to BU CTE Center by visit- (now known as NOVA) in Springfield. for their loving care. A memorial ser-
ing: bu.edu/cte/financial-support. Bill enjoyed being an outdoorsman and vice will be held on Saturday, August
Checks, payable to ‘BU CTE Cen- volunteering his time at Noble Hospi- 5, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist
ter’, could also be addressed to: tal. Besides being a faithful member, Church, 337 Piper Road, West Spring-
Attention Jason Miller, CTE Cen- he also served as a trustee at First field, MA.
ter, 72 East Concord St., Robinson Baptist Church in West Springfield.
B/7800, Boston MA 02118 (please Colonial Forastiere Funeral & Cre-
memo the check “CTE Neuropa- Bill will be remembered fondly for mation is assisting the family. Memo-
thology Fund”). his devotion to the love of his life and rial contributions in Bill’s name may
wife of 50 years, Phyllis M. Pilbin, his be made to the First Baptist Church.
“Life doesn’t get any better faith in Jesus Christ, and his love for To leave an online condolence, please
than this; it’s just another day in his family. Predeceased by his daugh- visit forastiere.com.
paradise!” — Dr. Steven “Farmer”
Sanford.

May his legacy live on forever!

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The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, August 2, 2017 Page Nine

PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Cabot PUBLIC NOTICE Caspian
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Stannard Town School Board approved the use of Tuition Resi- The Wolcott  Town  School  Board  approved  the  use  of tuition Continued From Page Six
dency vouchers for any student who is a new resident and or for students A Public Hearing is scheduled on August 21 at the Willey Building, residency vouchers for any  student  who is  a new resident and or for 
in grades 7-12 for the 2017-2018 school year. meeting room. Site inspection at 3075 Main Street will occur at 6:45 students in grades 7-12  for the 2017-2018 school year. level of sophistication to the group,
p.m., the hearing will immediately follow beginning at 7 p.m. on appeal with a very engaging personality in
The Tuition Residency voucher form is available at Lakeview 258. Conditional Use Permit change of use to allow two apartments The  Tuition Residency  voucher  form  is  available  at  Wolcott  his talks about the particular piec-
Union Elementary School, Craftsbury Academy, Hazen Union School with other commercial retail restaurant space. Elementary School, Craftsbury Academy, Hazen Union School as well  es in the program. Funkhouser and
as well as the Orleans Southwest Supervisory central office. as the Orleans Southwest Supervisory central office. Forms are due  Connors are graduates of the New
Karen Deasy on or before August  15.  Please note, the form must be completed  in  England Conservatory and Berklee
Forms are due on or before August 17th, 2017. Please note Zoning Administrator and Planner order for the tuition payment  to  be  made  to respective  school  district. School of Music, respectively, all
the form must be completed in order for the tuition payment to be made with impressive resumes in their
to respective school district. Town of Cabot TOWN OF GREENSBORO concert careers.
ROAD FOREMAN OPENING
Delivering On A Promise Fall Coaches Needed Their first number was an old jazz
2017-2018 • Twinfield Union School The Town of Greensboro has an immediate opening for a Road Foreman. standard, Lover Man, a straight-
Propane • Heating Oil • Diesel This is a full time position that will require weekend and overtime hours forward tune with nice shifts in its
Heating Equipment Installations Twinfield Union School is seeking individuals to fill the following during adverse weather. Applicants must have a CDL and agree to a pre- development and an upbeat rhythm.
coaching vacancies for the 2017 season. employment drug test. Autumn Leaves, another classic, fol-
189 Railroad St., St. Johnsbury, VT Varsity Girls Soccer lowed with a beautiful melody. In
(802) 748-8934 or (800) 222-9276 Middle School Girls Soccer Coach The foreman is required to manage all town highway matters, supervise both pieces, the pianist and bassist
Middle School Boys Soccer Coach the 3 man road crew and report to the select board. engineered complex improvisations.
PUBLIC NOTICE JV Girls Basketball Coach
RESIDENTS OF STANNARD Please contact the Town Clerk’s office for a complete job description and Original composition Can’t Sleep
To Apply: Please call 802-454-9924 x202 for an application OR mail application. You can contact us by phone at 802-533-2911, in person at by Hurel had a laid-back tempo.
Residents of Stannard, with children who will be enrolling in Resume and Letter of Interest to Fall Coach Search, Washington 82 Craftsbury Road or email at [email protected]. Applications The scratchy sound of the circular
Pre-K or attending grades 7-12, during the 2017-2018 school year, Northeast Supervisory Union, P.O. Box 470, Plainfield, VT 05667 must be received by Monday, August 24, by 4 p.m. movement of the brushes on the
are required to complete a Tuition Voucher form for each child. Equal Opportunity Employer drums didn’t seem to meld with the
The Town of Greensboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers other two instruments.
The form is due into the Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union an employee benefit package which includes health, disability and dental
central office on or before Tuesday, August 15. insurance as well as retirement. The theme of Making Whoopee
took some time to emerge in the in-
The Tuition Voucher form is available at the central office by Town of Greensboro, P.O. Box 119, Greensboro, Vermont 05841. terplay of the piano and bass. Anoth-
stopping by, or calling 472-6531, to request the form by mail. (802) 533-2911 er work by Hurel, Time Stops, had
Forms are also available at the Stannard Town Clerk's office (open a fine sequence of harmonic chords.
Wednesdays), as well as the Lakeview Union Elementary School, An untitled selection, also by Hurel,
the Hazen Union School and Craftsbury Academy. evolved into an interesting duet
between the bass and percussion,
Hazen Union School where the latter showed his stuff.
COACHING OPPORTUNITIES
In Bad Ass, a dynamic inter-
Girls Junior Varsity Soccer Coach change grew between the piano
Please apply via School Spring or submit a letter of and the drums. The Crush featured
Hurel’s scoring again. The inspira-
interest and three references to: tion for this piece was the love for a
John Craig woman who is now his wife.

Hazen Union School After Life had a dreamy mood of
P.O. Box 368, Hardwick VT 05843 recollections of a happy time, shar-
All coaches must complete the fingerprinting and criminal ing music. The concert ended with
records check process prior to employment. extended variations on George Ger-
shwin’s Summer Time from Porgy
STATE and Bess, an all-time favorite. The
INSPECTION audience responded with an appre-
AUTO REPAIR ciative standing ovation.
$35 • CAR RENTALS
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August Caspian Monday Music visit
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WANTED TO BUY

Older Items & Antiques

Call before you
have a tag sale!

We buy: Older mixing bowls,

pottery, china, glass, vases, candlesticks,
sterling, coins, costume jewelry, toys,
jugs, crocks, canning jars & bottles,
lamps, prints, paintings, knick-knacks,
holiday decorations, etc.

Full House — Attic/Basement
Contents — Estate Liquidations

Rich Aronson
(802) 563-2204
(802) 595-3632 cell

AUTO DETAILING starting at $24.95

Imported cars are not foreign to us. WANTED:
Experienced
FULL COLLISION REPAIRS AVAILABLE WITH FREE ESTIMATES! Christmas tree
trimmers. Part- or full-
(802) 533-7007 • www.greensborogarage.com
103 Breezy Avenue, Greensboro, VT 05841 time at the
Fontaine Tree Farms
Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Closed Sat. and Sun. Automotive Technician in Greensboro Bend.
Body Shop Technician
WE ARE HIRING! Pay rate pays
Todd Phelps, Parts and Service Director according to
The fastest-growing Quick Lane in Vermont experience.
needs more qualified technicians. MICHAUD'S SEPTIC SERVICE Call Claude at
Automotive Technician EAST HARDWICK, VERMONT 802-274-6363.
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIRED BY SECTION 6-305(a)(2)
We offer competitive wages OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT RULES CLASSIFIEDThe Hardwick Gazette
401k, health insurance, and best of all, a July 25, 2017 EMPLOYMENT FOR RENT
To Whom It May Concern, YARD SALES
positive work environment. Michaud’s Septic Service of East Hardwick, Vermont, has submitted an ap- COOKS WANTED: Do you like to cook? OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in The
Experience preferred, but we will plication to the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (Agency) for recertifi- Stowe’s Commodores Inn is looking for break- GARAGE SALE, Saturday,Aug. 5, 9 a.m. - 2 Hardwick Inn, from $350 to $800 per
cation of a solid waste management facility for land application of domestic fast cook and evening line cook. Experience p.m., 2012 So.Albany Rd., East Craftsbury. month. Call Larry Hamel, (802) 917-2886
train the right applicant. EOE septage. The Agency has determined that the application is administratively helpful, but will train. Must be available week- Collectibles, antiques, doors, shelves, or 472-6350. (4-8 TFN)
Eric Pilbin, Manager complete and is proceeding with its review process. The solid waste manage- ends. Stop by for application. Questions, call books, bed frame, rug and more. (8-2) COMMERCIAL RENTAL SPACE
ment facility consists of the beneficial reuse of stabilized septage via land ap- (802) 253-7131. (8-2) LARGE YARD SALE, Craftsbury, Fri. - (Morrisville), 1250 sq. ft. off Morristown
Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center plication on agricultural lands located in the Town of Hardwick and disposal Sun., Aug. 3 - 6, 9 a.m. - ? 898 Wild Branch Bi-pass with three phase power. Presently
of septage at the Montpelier wastewater treatment facility during periods when REAL ESTATE Road (formerly North Wolcott Road), has floor drain, sink and production area.
709 Vermont Rte. 15 East, Hardwick, Vermont the agricultural lands are unavailable for use. The Agency's review process approximately one mile from Route 14. Separate shipping and handling area of
(802) 472-7500 allows the public and interested parties the opportunity to comment on the HOUSE FOR SALE, $32,000, .08 acres, Many items: dinette sets, couch, many wall 400 sq. ft. with 160 sq. ft. walk in cooler,
application at two times. The first (this notice), occurs when the Agency has 3 bedrooms, Hardwick. Call 635-7094 for hangings, end tables, patchwork quilts, 32” 7’ x 11’ office space with handicap bath-
determined that the application is administratively complete. The second op- viewing appointment. (8-9) flat screen (new), misc. small hand tools, room. Call 802-371-8464. (8-9)
portunity for public comment will occur when the Agency has completed its kitchenware and much more. (8-2)
technical review of the application, determined that it demonstrates compli- FOR SALE YARD SALE, Sat., Aug. 5, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM, 1 bathroom,
ance with the Solid Waste Management Rules (effective March 15, 2012), 187 Granite St. No early birds. 800+ record ranch house located in Walden. Stowe
and has prepared a fact sheet and draft certification for the project. Having YAMAHAALTO SAX, plays excellent, $500 firm. albums, 1000+ sports cards, cut glass, Mtn. views. No pets. No smoking. 1st,
now determined that the application is administratively complete, the Agency Old violin and bow, very good condition, $500. collectibles, roller skates and more. Rain last, security deposit. Three references
hereby solicits via this notice, comments from the public on the materials sub- Cash only. (802) 472-5187. (6-7 TFN) or shine. (8-2) and credit check. $900 per month. Avail-
mitted in support of the application. The Department will accept comment on able now! Call: 533-7788. Serious inqui-
the application materials through 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at ries only. (8-16)
the address provided below. The applicant, the Central Vermont Solid Waste
Management District, the Northeast Vermont Development Association, the CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT
District 5 Environmental Commission, and the Town of Hardwick will auto- Classified ads must be paid in advance. The charge is 30¢ per word; $5.00 minimum charge per week;
matically be provided with the application materials, the fact sheet and draft $3 additional charge per week for border. Classified tear sheets are $2.00 each.
certification, and notice of both comment periods as required by the Rules. DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS IS MONDAY AT NOON - PAID IN ADVANCE.
Other interested parties who wish to automatically receive notification and
copies of the fact sheet and draft certification must request such notification AD TO READ AS FOL-
in writing to the Agency at the address provided below. Unless this request is
made in writing, notification of the availability of these documents and the as- Number of weeks to run Amount enclosed Sorry, NO
sociated public comment period will be made only through legal notices in the
Hardwick Gazette and the World newspapers. A public informational meeting MAIL TO: The Hardwick Gazette • P.O. Box 367 • Hardwick, Vermont 05843.
can be called for the second public comment period by petition of twenty-five
(25) or more residents of the affected municipality(s), by request of the gov-
erning body of the affected municipality(s), or at the discretion of the Agency.
Petitions or requests for a public informational meeting must be submitted
prior to the end of the second public comment period to the address provided
below. Requests for documents, questions regarding the notification and com-
ment period, and written comments pertaining to this application should be
made directly to the following address/telephone number:

Eamon Twohig, Environmental Analyst
Residual Waste and Emerging Contaminants Program

1 National Life Drive, Davis 1
Montpelier VT 05620-3704
Tel: (802) 490-6189

E-mail: [email protected]
Sincerely,
James R. Bowes, P.G.,
Bowes Environmental, LLC
For Michaud’s Septic Service

Page Ten The Hardwick Gazette, Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Music ary improvisational skills, for he ola and Emma Schmiedecke on cello. as the clarinet blended in with the tion of the strings and the clarinet. served its standing ovation from the
could sit down at the piano and play In 1891, Johannes Brahms strings. There was a great flow- The third part, marked Andantino, audience!
Continued From Page Six many permutations on a theme out ing momentum and gorgeous long continued with more beautiful mel-
respect. The Larghetto had a slower of his fertile musical imagination. (1833-1897) was still at the height notes in the melody. odies. It showed Brahms’ superb In the Brahms’ Quintet, Graeme
tempo and mutes on the bridges of the All the instruments shared in this of his creative powers when he craftsmanship in his scoring. The Steele Johnson showed a fine com-
strings, both of which helped to re- exchange, with several ethereal pas- wrote his Clarinet Quintet in B There were arabesques of inter- last movement, con moto, featured mand of the clarinet, well supported
inforce the masterful scoring for the sages. Sam Boutris was excellent on minor (Op. 115). His friend, clari- twined voices in the development the dark tones of the viola, then the by the integrated string playing of
voice of the clarinet. The Minuetto his clarinet, breathing the music lit- netist Richard Muhlfeld, inspired of the themes, with moods shifting juxtaposition of the strings and clari- Jung Tsai and Mie Hirschfield on
brought out the lovely soaring qual- erally and physically, with feeling in him to compose this and three from mellow to rhapsodic. The Ada- net grew stronger, an intricate mar- violins, Ian Niederhoffer on viola
ity of the clarinet with great melodic his phrasing. Accompanying him on other pieces for the clarinet at this gio had a lingering evolution, slower riage of instrumental voices in the and Emma Schmiedecke on cello.
richness and a light Landler rhythm. violins were Kim Durflinger and Ali- time. Right from the opening bars and peaceful, with darker sections variations of tempos and rhythms. For more information about the
The final movement, Allegretto con cia Bisha, with Megan Wright on vi- of the Allegro, the richest harmo- that shaded towards the melan- Vermont Mozart Festival, visit
Variazioni, showed Mozart’s legend- nies of tonal coloration swept us up choly, all with a seamless integra- This dynamic performance de- vermontmozartfestival.org.

NOTICE OF TAX SALE

The resident and non-resident owners, lien holders and mortgagees cords from Lois Williams, now deceased, to Kelly Davison, Stacey Wil- in Book 147, Page 388 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Win- PARCEL NO. 40:
of lands in the Town of Hardwick in the County of Caledonia and State
of Vermont, are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by the said liams, Sherrie Williams and Shannon McCullough. ston Jennison Investments, LLC to Joseph Leone. Name of Taxpayer: CHARLOTTE SEMPLE & TREVOR J. BILQUIN
Town of Hardwick for the year 2016-2017, and delinquent water and
sewer charges remain either in whole or in part unpaid on the following AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land
described land and premises in said town, to wit:
COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS and premises conveyed by Warranty Deed dated October 9, 2012, and

2016-2017 $1,050.13 2016-2017 $2,115.15 recorded in Book 140, Pages 426-427 of the Town of Hardwick Land

WATER & SEWER 345.57 Records from Charles E. Hansling and Joanna M. Hansling to Charlotte

PARCEL NO. 15: PARCEL NO. 29: Semple and Trevor J. Bilquin.

PARCEL NO. 2: Name of Taxpayer: VICTOR DENSMORE Name of Taxpayer: CHERYL ANN LYNCH AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELIN-

Name of Taxpayer: JOANNE BALENTINE Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land and Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land and QUENCY COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND

Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by Warranty Deed dated April 18, 1979 and recorded premises conveyed by Quit Claim Deed dated March 28, 1996, and re- COSTS

premises conveyed by Warranty Deed dated September 5, 1985, and in Book 62, Page 189 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Edward corded in Book 98, Pages 97-98 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records 2016-2017 $2,567.48

recorded in Book 73, Pages 149-150 of the Town of Hardwick Land Re- O. Gates and Onis A. Gates to Victor Densmore and Cheryl Lee Densmore, from William J. Lynch, Jr. To William J. Lynch, Jr., now deceased, and

cords from Yvon Michaud, Marie P. Michaud, Henry Richard and Helen now deceased. Cheryl A. Lynch. PARCEL NO. 41:

Richard to George Balentine, now deceased, and Joanne Balentine. AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY Name of Taxpayer: CLAIRE S. SLAYTON

AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land

COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS S 2016-2017 $3,224.81 2016-2017 $1,112.61 and premises conveyed by Warranty Deed dated September 8, 1989,

2016-2017 $3,993.98 and recorded in Book 89, Pages 29-30 of the Town of Hardwick Land

WATER & SEWER 860.24 PARCEL NO. 16: PARCEL NO. 30: Records from Henry Richard and Helen Richard to Claire S. Slayton.

Name of Taxpayer: ROBERT EUGENE DRAGON & Name of Taxpayer: PAUL G. McALLISTER & BRANDIE L. McALLISTER AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELIN-

PARCEL NO. 3: DONALD RAYMOND DRAGON Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land and QUENCY COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND

Name of Taxpayer: BRENDA BEAUPRE, Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by Warranty Deed dtaed June 8, 1997, and recorded COSTS

aka BRENDA LUDWIG & JILL J.KEENE premises conveyed by Warranty Deed dated February 10, 2015, and re- in Book 100, Page 291 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Danny 2016-2017 $742.16

Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land corded in Book 145, Pages 227-228 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records W. Corti and Adrienne Musa Corti to Brandie L. Maples, now known as WATER & SEWER 345.57

and premises conveyed by Warranty Deed dated August 30, 1994, and from Clifton A. Dragon to Robert Eugene Dragon and Donald Raymond Brandie L. McAllister, and Paul G. McAllister.

recorded in Book 94, Page 81 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records Dragon, together with the 1988 Skyline Hampshire mobile home, 14' x 70', AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY PARCEL NO. 42:

from Everett Keene to Brenda S. Ludwig and Jill J. Keene, with the serial number 2216-0117X located thereupon. COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS Name of Taxpayer: MICHAEL TATRO & JANET TATRO

exception of that certain right of way conveyed by instrument dated AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY 2016-2017 $9,685.40 Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land and

May 24, 1994, and recorded in Book 93, Pages 258-259 of the Town COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS premises conveyed by General Warranty Deed dated March 22, 2000,

of Hardwick Land Records from Everett L. Keene to Hardwick Electric 2016-2017 $1,101.04 PARCEL NO. 31: and recorded in Book 106, Pages 391-392 of the Town of Hardwick

Department. Name of Taxpayer: STANLEY McALLISTER & DAWN McALLISTER Land Records from Wendell F. Shepard Revocable Trust and Beverly B.

AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY PARCEL NO. 17: Description of Property: It being a 1991 Skyline Amber Ridge mobile Shepard Revocable Trust to Michael Tatro and Janice Tatro.

COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS Name of Taxpayer: DAVID DRAPER home, 14' by 70', serial number 6816-04810, wood grain/white. AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELIN-

2016-2017 $1,184.82 Description of Property: It being an Eastland Mobile Home, Model 4102, AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY QUENCY COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND

Serial Number 7700775-A, 14'x 80', white, located at 29 Evergreen Manor COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS COSTS

PARCEL NO. 4: in said Town of Hardwick. 2016-2017 $308.28 2016-2017 $3,047.51

Name of Taxpayer: DYLAN S. BENWAY AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY

Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land and COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS PARCEL NO. 32: PARCEL NO. 44:

premises conveyed by Limited Warranty Deed dated January 8, 2015, 2016-2017 $1,024.15 Name of Taxpayer: KARLA (ROWELL) PARTLOW & DOUGLAS ROWELL Name of Taxpayer: CHAD TRUDEAU & HEATHER TRUDEAU

and recorded in Book 145, Pages 134-135 of the Town of Hardwick Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land and Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land

Land Records from Vermont Housing Finance Agency to Dylan S. Ben- PARCEL NO. 18: premises conveyed by Warranty Deed dated July 15, 1993, and recorded and premises conveyed by Warranty Deed dated February 1, 2008, and

way. Name of Taxpayer: WILLIAM DRISCOLL in Book 91, Pages 245-246 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from recorded in Book 130, Page 301 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records

AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land and William F. Hill to Karla Rowell, now known as Karla Partlow, together with from Greg Lussier and Sherry Lussier to Chad Trudeau and Heather

COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS premises conveyed by Warranty Deed dated May 29, 1967, and recorded the 1967 Newport mobile home, serial number 1040-6012 located there- Trudeau.

2016-2017 $1,198.47 in Book 53, Page 392 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Henry upon. MOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY

WATER & SEWER 345.80 J. Patoine and Rosa E. Patoine to William Driscoll and Theresa Driscoll, AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS

now deceased, with the exception of that certain right of way easement COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS 2016-2017 $3,290.22

PARCEL NO. 5: conveyed by instrument dated November 29, 1968, and recorded in Book 2016-2017 $844.91

Name of Taxpayer: MELISSA BLAIR & TIMOTHY BLAIR 57, Page 8 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from William L. Driscoll WATER & SEWER 236.03 PARCEL NO. 45:

Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land and Theresa M. Driscoll to Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc. Name of Taxpayer: LISA J. TURNEY & TODD FLETCHER

and premises conveyed by Warranty Deed dated July 17, 2015, and AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY PARCEL NO. 33: Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land

recorded in Book 146, Page 74 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS Name of Taxpayer: BEVERLY PATRICK and premises conveyed by Quit Claim Deed dated June 24, 2008, and

from Michael Paul Gokey to Timonthy Blais and Melissa Blais. 2016-2017 $341.94 Description of Property: It being an unlanded 1995 Champion, Huntington recorded in Book 131, Page 344 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records

AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY Mobile Home, Serial Number 07-95-721-C-6077, 14' x 80', located at 29 from Lisa J. Turney to Lisa J. Turney and Todd Fletcher.

COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS PARCEL NO. 19: Spruce Drive in said Town of Hardwick, said mobile home having subse- AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELIN-

2016-2017 $941.99 Name of Taxpayer: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION quently been conveyed to Steve Katon and Marie Katon. QUENCY COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND

Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land and AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY COSTS

PARCEL NO. 6: premises the subject of a Confirmation Order issued by the Vermont Supe- COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS 2016-2017 $2,028.71

Name of Taxpayer: JOCELYN BOWEN rior Court, Caledonia Unit, in the matter entitled Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a 2016-2017 $432.45

Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land Green Tree Servicing LLC vs. Keith R. Finn, Leeanne M. Finn and PARCEL NO. 47:

and premises conveyed by Executor’s Deed dated March 21, 2014, and Occupants residing at 28 Dale Street, Hardwick, Vermont, Docket No. PARCEL NO. 34: Name of Taxpayer: VERMONT NORTHERN GROWERS COOPERATIVE

recorded in Book 143, Pages 466-467 of the Town of Hardwick Land 193-8-15 Cacv, said Order being dated November 9, 2016, and recorded Name of Taxpayer: DAVID PATTEN Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land and

Records from Henriette Garven, Executrix of the Dolores Richardson in Book 148, Page 259 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records, pursuant Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land and premises conveyed by Warranty Deed dated September 14, 1979, and

Estate, to Jocelyn Bowen. to which said Confirmation Order title became vested in Federal National premises conveyed by Warranty Deed dated November 3, 1997, and re- recorded in Book 62, Pages 356-358 of the Town of Hardwick Land Re-

AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY Mortgage Association. corded in Book 101, Pages 264-265 of the Town of Hardwick Land Re- cords from Brian Henehan to Vermont Northern Growers Cooperative.

COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY cords from Winifred A. Patoine and Norman Patoine to David Patten and AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY

2016-2017 $4,176.90 COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS Rita Patten, now deceased, including the 2016 Atlantic, 26'8" by 64'3" COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS

2016-2017 $536.56 manufactured home, serial number 007-000-H-A002210AB now located 2016-2017 $2,261.61

PARCEL NO. 7: thereupon, with the exception of that portion thereof conveyed by War-

Name of Taxpayer: LORI BRADBURY PARCEL NO. 20: ranty Deed dated December 16, 2014, and recorded in Book 145, Pages And such lands and premises will be sold at public auction at the third
floor meeting room of the Memorial Building, 20 Church Street in the
Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land and Name of Taxpayer: MARY ANN GATES ESTATE 88-93 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from David Patten and Rita Town of Hardwick, Vermont, a public place within said municipality, on
the 29th day of August, 2017, as per the following schedule:
premises conveyed by Quit Clam Deed dated January 11, 2011, and Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land and Patten to DG Strategic II, LLC.

recorded in Book 137, Page 134 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records premises conveyed by Quit Claim Deed dated March 26, 2007, and re- AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY

from Gregory P. Cook and Deborah A. Cook to Lori Bradbury. corded in Book 127, Page 492 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS

AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY Aldea B. LaBrec to Mary Ann Gates. 2016-2017 $6,541.77 PARCEL NO. 1 - 9:00 A.M. PARCEL NO. 26 - 10:15 A.M.
PARCEL NO. 2 - 9:03 A.M. PARCEL NO. 28 - 10:21 A.M.
COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY PARCEL NO. 3 - 9:06 A.M. PARCEL NO. 29 - 10:24 A.M.
PARCEL NO. 4 - 9:09 A.M. PARCEL NO. 30 - 10:27 A.M.
2016-2017 $3,183.54 COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS PARCEL NO. 35: PARCEL NO. 5 - 9:12 A.M. PARCEL NO. 31 - 10:30 A.M.
PARCEL NO. 6 - 9:15 A.M. PARCEL NO. 32 - 10:33 A.M.
2016-2017 $2,212.85 Name of Taxpayer: WILLIAM PICKETT, RALPH E. PICKETT & PARCEL NO. 7 - 9:18 A.M. PARCEL NO. 33 - 10:36 A.M.
PARCEL NO. 8 - 9:21 A.M. PARCEL NO. 34 - 10:39 A.M.
PARCEL NO. 8: WATER & SEWER 345.80 CINDY M. PICKETT PARCEL NO. 9 - 9:24 A.M. PARCEL NO. 35 - 10:42 A.M.
PARCEL NO. 10 - 9:27 A.M. PARCEL NO. 36 - 10:45 A.M.
Name of Taxpayer: COLACECI LAND HOLDINGS, LLC Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land and PARCEL NO. 13 - 9:36 A.M. PARCEL NO. 38 - 10:51 A.M.
PARCEL NO. 15 - 9:42 A.M. PARCEL NO. 39 - 10:54 A.M.
Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land and PARCEL NO. 21: premises conveyed by Warranty Deed dated May 1, 2013, and recorded in PARCEL NO. 16 - 9:45 A.M. PARCEL NO. 40 - 10:57 A.M.
PARCEL NO. 17 - 9:48 A.M. PARCEL NO. 41 - 11:00 A.M.
premises conveyed by Warranty Deed dated September 29, 2009, and Name of Taxpayer: LARRY GONYAW & MARLENE GONYAW Book 142, Page 30 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Peggy A. PARCEL NO. 18 - 9:51 A.M. PARCEL NO. 42 - 11:03 A.M.
PARCEL NO. 19 - 9:54 A.M. PARCEL NO. 44 - 11:09 A.M.
recorded in Book 134, Pages 282-283 of the Town of Hardwick Land Description of Property: It being the 1980 Oxford Mobile Home, Model OH- Powers to William J. Pickett, Lisa M. Devenger, Ralph E. Pickett and Cindy PARCEL NO. 20 - 9:57 A.M. PARCEL NO. 45 - 11:12 A.M.
PARCEL NO. 21 - 10:00 A.M. PARCEL NO. 46 - 11:15 A.M.
Records from the Copper Mine Corporation to Colaceci Land Holdings, M-1549, Serial Number 80-47E, 12' by 70', white and black, located at 146 M. Pickett, the interest therein of the said Lisa M. Devenger having been PARCEL NO. 22 - 10:03 A.M. PARCEL NO. 47 - 11:18 A.M.
PARCEL NO. 24 - 10:09 A.M.
LLC, with the exception of that certain utility easement conveyed by Canyon Drive in said Town of Hardwick. conveyed to William J. Pickett, Ralph E. Pickett and Cindy M. Pickett by

instrument dated May 23, 2013, and recorded in Book 142, Page 254 AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY Quit Claim Deed dated March 2, 2015, and recorded in Book 135, Page

of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Colaceci Land Holdings, COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS 294 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records.

LLC to Vermont Telephone Company, Inc. 2016-2017 $515.90 AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY

AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS

COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS PARCEL NO. 22: 2016-2017 $1,173.34

2016-2017 $5,536.95 Name of Taxpayer: GEORGE W. HAY, JR. & MELISSA HAY

Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land and PARCEL NO. 36:

PARCEL NO. 9: premises conveyed by Warranty Deed dated August 14, 2006, and record- Name of Taxpayer: MELISSA ROBITILLE

Name of Taxpayer: JESSE CONGER & RYAN CONGER ed in Book 125, Page 493 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from

Description of Property:It being all and the whole of the same land and Hays Service Station Inc. to George W. Hay, Jr. and Melissa Hay. Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land and

premises conveyed by Quit Claim Deed dated October 15, 1982, and re- AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY premises conveyed by Warranty Deed dated September 18, 2001s, and

corded in Book 68, Pages 43-45 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS recorded in Book 109, Page 421 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records unless such taxes respectively assessed against the aforesaid proper-
ties, together with costs, interest and fees, shall have been previously
from Joyce Conger to Jesse Conger and Ryan Conger. 2016-2017 $2,954.94 from Daniel R. Kuczynski to Dana G. Robitille, now deceased, and Me- paid.

AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY lissa Robitille.

COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS PARCEL NO. 24: AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY

2016-2017 $708.83 Name of Taxpayer: KELLY L. HOWARD & SARAH E. HOWARD COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS Pursuant to Title 32, Section 5254 (b), Vermont Statutes Annotated,
an owner of property being sold for taxes may request in writing, not
Description of Property: It being a 1977 Skyline Mobile Home, Serial No. 2016-2017 $1,014.38 less than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the tax sale, that only a portion
of the property be sold. Such request must clearly identify the portion
PARCEL NO. 10: 0116-0611K, 14' x 56', white, located at 56 Molleur Drive in East Hardwick. of the property to be sold, and must be accompanied by a certification
from the district environmental commission and the Town of Hardwick
Name of Taxpayer: LORRIE CRUZ AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY PARCEL NO. 38: zoning administrative officer that the portion identified may be subdi-
vided and meets the minimum lot size requirements. In the event that
Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land and COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS Name of Taxpayer: WILFRED SALLS the portion so identified by the taxpayer cannot be sold for the amount
of the unpaid tax and costs, then the entire property will be sold to pay
premises the subject of a Confirmation Order issued on July 11, 2011, 2016-2017 $343.05 Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land and such unpaid tax and costs.

by the Vermont Superior Court, Caledonia Unit, in the matter entitled premises conveyed by Warranty Deed dated April 2, 1982, and recorded in

Passumpsic Savings Bank v. Craig A. Devenger, et al., Docket PARCEL NO. 26: Book 67, Page 250 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Kenneth

No. 183-7-10 Cacv, pursuant to which title became vested in Lorrie A. Name of Taxpayer: EDWARD G. KEENE & BARBARA E. KEENE A. Rogers to Wilfred Salls and Cheryl Salls, the interest therein of the said

Cruz. Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land and Cheryl Salls having been conveyed to Wilfred Salls by Quit Claim Deed

AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY premises conveyed by Warranty Deed dated August 30, 1994, and record- dated April 1, 1985, and recorded in Book 72, Page 231 of the Town of

COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS ed in Book 94, Pages 79-80 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records from Hardwick Land Records.

2016-2017 $1,546.42 Everett Keene to Edward G. Keene and Barbara E. Keene, with the exception AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY Taxpayers are further advised of their right to have a hearing before
the Town of Hardwick Board for the Abatement of Taxes in accordance
of that certain right of way conveyed by instrument dated May 24, 1994, COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS with the provisions of Title 24, Section 1535, Vermont Statutes An-
notated. Taxpayers wishing to have such a hearing must contact the
PARCEL NO. 13: and recorded in Book 93, Pages 258-259 of the Town of Hardwick Land 2016-2017 $1,257.37 Hardwick Town Clerk to request such a hearing.
Name of Taxpayer: KELLY DAVISON, STACEY WILLIAMS,
Records from Everett L. Keene to Hardwick Electric Department.
SHERRIE WILLIAMS & SHANNON McCULLOUGH
Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land and AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY PARCEL NO. 39:
premises conveyed by Quit Claim Deed dated January 13, 2004,and
recorded in Book 118, Pages 21-22 of the Town of Hardwick Land Re- COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS Name of Taxpayer: MICHAEL SCHAEFER & AIMEE SCHAEFER

2016-2017 $1,086.81 Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land and Dated at the Town of Hardwick, Vermont, this 12th day of July, 2017.

PARCEL NO. 28: premises conveyed by Warranty Deed dated October 27, 2000, and re-
Name of Taxpayer: JOSEPH LEONE
Description of Property: It being all and the whole of the same land and corded in Book 107, Page 469 of the Town of Hardwick Land Records ATTEST: s/ Jon Jewett Jon Jewett, Tax Collector for the
premises conveyed by Quit Claim Deed dated June 29, 2016, and recorded Town of Hardwick, Vermont
from M. Katherine Shaw to Michael F. Schaefer and Aimee A. Schaefer.

AMOUNT OF TAXES YEAR OR DELINQUENCY

COLLECTOR'S FEES, INTEREST AND COSTS

2016-2017 $3,468.62