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www.northstarmonthly.com MAY 2010 31 Journalist Steil at the Athenaeum Journalist Jennifer Steil abruptly quit her New York City job at The Week magazine in 2006, and moved to Yemen. Soon she became Managing Editor of the Yemen Observer, an independent English language newspaper in the capital, Sana’a and it proved to be the most challenging year of her life. This memoir of her first year in Yemen entitled, “The Woman Who Fell from the Sky,” will be released in print and audio versions on May 11th. Jennifer will share her stories and read from her book at the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum at 7:00 p.m on Thursday, May 27th. Copies of the book will be available for sale. Steil holds degrees from Oberlin College, Sarah Lawrence College (creative writing) and the Columbia School of Journalism. Since 1997 she has worked as a reporter, writer, and editor for newspapers and magazines in the US and abroad. While writing the book in Yemen she continued to work as a freelance journalist, doing pieces for Irish National Radio, France 24, and CBS radio. Jennifer’s deep roots in the Northeast Kingdom developed as she spent childhood summers and vacations in Ryegate and grew deeper while attending the Putney School. Her parents are Cynthia and Gil Steil of Ryegate. Gil is presently a trustee of the Athenaeum Jennifer’s memoir is among the first to investigate the pragmatic and ideological challenges facing journalists in the Arab world, especially in a poor, desperate country struggling toward democracy. “The 802-626-5404 802-535-5401 Woman Who Fell From the Sky” is a classic story of culture clash, while at the same time a narrative of breaking down boundaries and finding friendship in unlikely places. In her role as new editor, she found a newspaper staff often unaware of the need to separate opinion from news, the ethics of lifting stories verbatim from the Internet, and of the importance of getting all sides of a story. In Jennifer’s words, “They were desperately hungry for training. One in particular, a pocketsized, abaya-clad ball-of-fire named Zuhra clung to me like a drowning person clings to a passing boater. ‘Please, tell me how to structure this story,’ she pleaded, dragging me back to the dingy newsroom at the end of a 12-hour day. ‘Tell me how to be a real reporter.’ Never before in my journalism career had I felt so useful every day.” The book explores the clash of western and Yemeni work ethics; the self-censorship imposed to keep the building from being bombed; and the courtroom drama that unfolded after the Yemen Observer published the incendiary cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed a few months before she arrived. It offers insight into the challenges of living in a traditional Arab country as a woman and a westerner. Along the way, the book brings to life the wonder, mystery, and beauty of life in an utterly foreign place, as well as the humor inherent in being such an outsider. Jennifer continues to reside in Yemen with Tim Torlot, the British Ambassador and their four-monthold daughter, Theadora Celeste. 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32 MAY 2010 THE NORTH STAR MONTHLY What’s happening at town hall Barnet Town Clerk: Benjamin Heisholt Selectboard: Ted Faris, Gary Bunnell and Jeremy Roberts April 12, 2010 ATV Club – Steven Mosher of the Barnet Trailblazers ATV Club appeared to discuss using town highways to connect ATV trails and several matters related to his appearance at the previous Selectboard meeting. He presented maps of current and proposed ATV trails in the Town of Barnet. Regarding time and speed restrictions, he said if the club becomes a member of VASA (Vermont All-Terrain Vehicle Sportsman’s Association) as it is striving to do, the users of its trails would be subject to VASA rules concerning these restrictions. VASA does not allow use of trails between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. The VASA speed limit is 25 miles per hour. Shirley Warden said she has spoken with the Caledonia County Sheriff’s Department regarding enforcement of rules governing ATV usage on public roads. The Sheriff’s Department told her they will not enforce any rules that are not supported by a municipal ordinance. She has also spoken with a staff attorney at the Vermont League of Cities & Towns (VLCT) regarding the matter. This attorney strongly suggested that the town use an ordinance if it wishes to adopt rules governing ATV usage of town highways. Susan Robinson asked what would be required to adopt an ordinance. Faris said at the least it would require a public hearing. He suggested that the adoption of an ordinance is something the Board should pursue. Mosher stated his concern that the Barnet Trailblazers will receive criticism for illegal use of Town highways that is actually perpetrated by ATV users not associated with the club. The Board thanked the club for their efforts in organization and answering of questions posed by the Board. Rural Road – A letter from the Northeastern Vermont Development Association was read describing a program designed to identify and address areas on local roads that pose a high risk for traffic accidents. The Board agreed to St. Johnsbury Academy Spring 2010 Sports Schedule BOYS VARSITY LACROSSE 5/4 Harwood (A) 4:00 5/7 U-32 (A) 4:00/5:30 5/11 Sharon (H) 4:00 5/14 Randolph (H) 4:00 5/18 Varsity Montpelier (A) 4:00 5/21 Harwood (H) 4:00 5/25 U-32 (H) 4:00 5/28 Sharon (A) 4:00 * JV Games Will Follow Varsity GIRLS VARSITY LACROSSE 5/4 Chelsea (H) 4:30 5/8 Spaulding (A) 11:00 5/11 Oxbow (A) 4:30 5/14 Varsity Harwood (A) 4:30 5/17 Lamoille (A) 4:30 5/19 Sharon (H) 4:30 5/22 Randolph (H) 11:00 5/25 Montpelier (A) 4:30 5/28 Lamoille (H) 4:30 * JV Games Will Follow Varsity VARSITY BASEBALL/SOFTBALL 5/1 MMU (H) 11:00/4:00 JV @ 11:00 / V @ 4:00 JV SB @ MMU / JV BB @ Brown River 5/4 BFA St. Albans (H) 4:30 5/8 North Country (H) 10:00 5/11 Milton (A) 4:30 5/13 CVU (H) 4:30 5/18 Colchester (A) 4:30 5/20 Missisquoi (H) 4:30 5/22 Rice (A) 11:00 5/25 Vergennes (H) 4:30 5/28 South Burlington (A) 4:30 * All dates JV teams will be at opposite sites GOLF SCHEDULE 5/3 Girls Match @ Barre(A) 3:00 5/3 NC, SB, Spaulding (H) 3:00 5/6 Girls Match (H) 3:00 5/6 BFA, CVU, (A) 3:00 Missisquoi @ WBolton 5/10 Essex, Mt.Abe, (H) 3:00 Missisquoi 5/12 Girls Match (A) 1:00 @ S.Burlington 5/14 Mt., CVU, NC (A) 3:00 @ Newport 5/17 Girls Invitational (A) 1:00 @ Newport, NC 5/17 Rice, MMU (A) 3:00 @ Champlain 5/20 Boys Invitational (A) 8:00 @ Newport, NC 5/20 Girls Match (A) 3:00 @ Enosburg Falls, Missisquoi 5/21 NC, Spaulding, (A) 3:00 MMU @ WBolton 5/25 SB, Vergennes (A) 3:00 @ Barre, Spaulding 5/25 Girls Match (A) 3:00 @ Catamount, Burlington 5/27 NVAC (A) 10:00 Metro Championship @ Kwiniaska 5/27 Girls Match (A) 3:00 @ West Bolton, MMU 6/1 Girls Match (A) 3:00 @ Lang Farm, Essex 6/1 Div. II Boys (H) 9:00 Sectional Tournament 6/8 State Tournament (A) 9:30-12:30 – Girls @ Proctor/Pittsford 6/9 State Tournament (A) 8:00-12:30 – Boys @ Middlebury BOYS & GIRLS TENNIS 5/3 Montpelier (Boys) (A) 3:30 Montpelier (Girls) (H) 3:30 5/6 North Country (Boys)(A) 3:30 North Country (Girls)(H) 3:30 5/8 Spaulding (Boys) (A) 10:00 Spaulding (Girls) (H) 10:00 5/10 Lake Region (Girls) (A) 3:30 5/12 Middlebury (Boys) NL(A) 3:30 5/15 Harwood (Boys)NL (A) 10:00 Harwood (Girls)NL (H) 10:00 5/17 U-32 (Boys) L (H) 3:30 U-32 (Girls) NL (A) 3:30 5/19 Montpelier (Boys) L (H) 3:30 Montpelier (Girls) NL(A) 3:30 5/24 Stowe (Boys) NL (H) 3:30 Stowe (Girls) NL (A) 3:30 5/26 Burlington (Boys) NL(H) 3:30 Burlington (Girls) NL(A) 3:30 TRACK SCHEDULE 5/4 Essex (A) 3:30 w/ BHS, Midd, NC 5/7 Burlington Invitational(A) 3:00 5/8 Burlington Invitational(A) 2:30 5/12 Missisquoi/Lamoille (H) 3:30 /Oxbow 5/14 Bob White Relays – (A) 3:00 @ BFA St. Albans - Boys 5/15 Iverson Rebel Relays(A) 10:00 @ SB Girls 5/20 Lyndon (A) 3:30 5/21 Metro Frosh Meet (A) 3:00 @ Essex 5/26 Spaulding,NC, (H) 3:30 Peoples, Ran, Dan, Ox, LR 5/29 Essex Invitational (A) 10:00 6/5 State Meet (A) 10:00 @ Burlington HS 6/12 New Englands (A) TBA @ Veteran’s Stadium, New Britain, CT ULTIMATE FRISBEE 5/1 Amherst Invitational (A) 8:00 (& Sun. 5/2) Girls & Boys Varsity 5/8 Greenfield Tournament (A) 8:00 Girls V, Boys V, JV 5/15 NE Prep School Champ (A) 8:00 Girls & Boys Varsity 5/22 St. J Invitational (H) 8:00 (& Sun. 5/23)Girls V, Boys V, JV 5/29 New England Champ (A) 8:00 Girls & Boys Varsity delegate this correspondence to Road Commissioner Gary Bunnell for further investigation. Zoning Administrator - The Planning/Zoning Board nominated Shirley Warden for a three year term as Barnet’s Zoning Administrative Officer. The Board approved by voice vote. Milarepa Center – The Board briefly reviewed the comments of the Agency of Natural Resources regarding the Act 250 permit of Milarepa Center. Included in these comments were evaluations of the water supply and of the effect on the wildlife habitat. Danville Town Clerk: Wendy Somers Town Administrator: Merton Leonard Selectboard: Steve Larrabee, Denise Briggs, Doug Pastula, Marvin Withers and Michael Walsh Eagle Scouts - Ian Blackmore was present to explain his Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project. He is requesting of the Board, permission to build an Adirondack Camping Shelter in The Pumpkin Hill 100-acre Forest for the benefit and use by hikers and campers, as well as the Boy Scouts. Ian presented a very detailed, multi paged proposal describing not only the proposed shelter with materials list and blueprints, but the use of the shelter by hikers, and the general public. Photos of the area showed the general location and surroundings. The Board was very impressed with his project and presentation. Steven Larrabee moved to approve Ian Blackmore's request to build an Adirondack camping shelter in the Pumpkin Hill Town Forrest for use by the Boy Scouts as well as the general public as presented. Douglas Pastula seconded the motion which was approved. He was requested to get a building permit from the zoning administrator and present his project to the Conservation Commission for their approval. VIS - Ken Linsley was present representing the Village Improvement Society (VIS). He requested $500 from the Sevigny Bequest to be used for flowers, mulch, etc for planting on the Green as they usually do each spring. There was some discussion as what the VIS usually did each year and how it would be done in the future. There was also a question of how much money the Sevigny funds were going to yield in interest this year, Wendy estimated it would be around $20,000. Marvin Withers moved to continue with the VIS as in the past, and approve the VIS request for the $500.00 for flowers and planting materials, for use only on the Green. Douglas Pastula, seconded the motion that was approved. The Board also agreed to put the mowing of the Green out for bid. RCT - David Towle was present representing the Rural Community Transportation. He wanted to inform the Board that they are joining with the Green Mountain Transit Agency to run a public transit commuter service between St Johnsbury and Montpelier, with available connections to other routes across the state. They requested to locate a bus stop in Danville Village, but when the discussion included the probability of park and ride space as well, there is no suitable location existing. There will be a bus stop at the park and ride in West Danville, which the Danville patrons can utilize until a suitable stop can be found closer to the Village. WDCC - Jill Kelleher and Rita Foley of the West Danville Community Club (WDCC) were present to show the Board their plans for the new shelter at Joe's Pond Beach. Architect Jules Chatot and builder Larry Rossi got together to design a shelter that would fit on the existing bath house slab, and would be affordable with a fair amount of volunteer work for the WDCC. The Board reviewed the drawings and agreed that it looks like it would work and the design was acceptable. Steven Larrabee moved to approve the shelter design as presented to fit on the existing slab of the old bath house at the Joes Pond Beach, Douglas Pastula seconded the motion which was approved. Australian Ballot - Barb Fontaine was present to discuss the legal advice she received from the State Director of Elections. Wendy was present to discuss the Australian ballot and advise the legal advice she had received from the town attorney. The advise was basically the same; you cannot vote a question to adopt Australian Ballot by using Australian Ballot. Information Barb received also had procedures how to establish Australian Ballot voting by adopting a Charter. Road Report – Kevin Gadapee’s written report stated that the road crew is fully into spring cleanup now, with the grader running daily trying to keep ahead of the potholes. They add gravel where necessary to fill potholes or mud holes, and to work some shape into the roads. The backhoe also runs most days opening up culverts and cleaning up any debris along the road sides. Some of the crew will be starting on the drainage of the Hill Street project next week, while others will work with the grader and backhoe on other projects. A May 2010 Menu West Barnet Senior Meal Site Meals served at West Barnet Church. All meals served with a beverage. Reservations not required. Suggested donation of $3.00 per meal is appreciated. Phone (802) 633-4068. May 5 - Chipped beef, egg gravy, potatoes, buttered beets, biscuit and jello. May 7 - Buffet May 12 - Spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, garlic bread and peached and cream. May 14 - Roast pork, apple sauce, mashed potatoes, peas and rolls. May 19 - Build a burger, lettuce tomato, onion, pickles, mustard, ketchup, macaroni salad and brownies. May 21 - Baked beans, hot dog, cole slaw, brown bread and pudding. May 26 - Macaroni and cheese, sausage, stewed tomatoes, dark bread and tropical fruit. May 28 - Baked fish, oven potatoes, fresh carrots, cole slaw, rolls and cake with frosting.
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