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Mountain Gazette • October 6, 2011 www.mountaingazetteofvermont.com Page 3Pumpkin: Pie Camp No. 2By Suzanne KusserowSenior Guest ColumnistsSome of you may remember an essay I wrote last fall, about thefirst of the Pie Camps. That one was Apple, and was quite successful.Each girl (six in all) went home with a hot apple pie, andsome increased knowledge of the most basic skill in pie-making:the crust. Evidently, the success was such that another requestcame early this fall: “What can we do next?” Maple Cream wasout, since one of the girls doesn’t like maple syrup; Pecan wasmore than I wanted to do; blueberry season was gone. And everytime I went by Chamberlin’s Garden Market, the rows of ripeningpie pumpkins mocked me for not using them. Ana, my granddaughter,didn’t know too much about pumpkins, and turned up hernose: “No, I want to do Apple again.” But I felt that there was newground to cover, new learning to be done…..and to an old teacher,that is a call to “Rise Up and Charge On!” Do you remember DonQuixote mounting his decrepit old nag, Rozinante, and staggeringoff to fight the demons of destruction…..in his case, a windmill?Well, old teachers are like that; they will try anything as long as itadvances the world….and in this case, the four girls enrolled inCamp no. 2.I will not repeat the full description of the first Camp. But I wasable to transfer some of my analysis of its success, to the planningof this next Camp 2. What did I learn? (Remember, that learning,to be meaningful, needs to be a two-way street).First, fill one sink with warm soapy water; the other sink withunadulterated water. Provide plenty of washcloths, paper towels,small brushes, old toothbrushes nail scissors. This is necessarybecause:Second: The most fun the girls had at Camp One was sifting the16 cups of flour, and then adding a full can of butter-flavored Crisco,which needed to be broken down into clumps “about the size ofpeas.” This, of course, is much more fun using both hands, scoopinginto mounds of cool yellow lard, and rubbing gently betweensaid hands. Of course, some generally gets thrown to the otherpair of girls, at the opposite end of the counter. Eventually, weswitch to spoons, so the hands, hardly able to pick up a woodenspoon, let alone manipulate it, need to be de-greased for the nextstep: adding the liquid (see no. 1, above). Which brings my teachingto another caveat: “Only 8 strokes of the spoon by each of you;crust will get chewy if you mix it too much”. I can hear countinggoing on from each pair, and disbelieving looks that it can all holdtogether with just 16 strokes. I put in a few extra, just to show thesuperior spooning technique of the teacher, and then comes therolling. At the first camp, Ana announced: “Now comes the hardpart!” which refers to the flipping of the rolled dough from thewax paper to the pie tin. She repeats that here, too, rememberingSONSHINE - By Pat RichmondUnited Church of UnderhillOn Thursday September 8, the United Church hosted its firstmonthly “Food for All” community supper. Those attending enjoyeda free meal of lasagna, garlic bread, tossed salad, and browniesand ice cream for dessert. The suppers will be held on the firstThursday of each month from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. downstairs in thechurch and everyone in the community is invited. Stop on yourway home from work; bring the family and neighbors for an enjoyableevening out; come and meet new people in the community.The “Food for All” program is being held in conjunction withCalvary Episcopal Church which offers free soup and bread supperson the last Thursday of each month at their church on Rt. 15.For more information, call 899-1722.The United Church offers streaming audio sermons preachedby Pastor Kevin Goldenbogen. They are available atunitedchurchofunderhill.com; click on the “sermons” tab on theleft side of the page. A list of available sermons will come up andyou can click on the one you wish to listen to.After a busy summer season, the men of the church will resumetheir Micah’s Men meetings on October 15 at 7:30 AM at thechurch. Men of the community are invited for fellowship, prayer,and service. For more information, call the church at 899-1722.The Ladies’ lunch group continues to dine out on the 2nd and 4thWednesdays at various restaurants in the area.The Sunday school year kicked off on September 11 with classesfor kindergarten through grade 12. Nursery is available everySunday, and preschool children are welcome to join either SundaySchool or the nursery — wherever they feel most welcome. Childrenand families are welcome to attend worship (starting at 10:30AM) and Sunday School (starting at 10:45 AM after time inchurch). For more information, contact Christian Education DirectorJulianne Nickerson at 899-3798.Everyone at the United Church and supporting community membershave been very busy getting ready for Harvest Market. Whenthis issue comes out, Harvest Market will have passed, so we willCOMMUNITY COLUMSthe teaching axiom that repetition grooves details into your memory.A third teaching resource: ancestors. Holding up a can of pumpkinfilling, I say: “Remember, these pumpkins had relatives.” Myfriend, Irene, as assistant teacher, got some small pie pumpkinsfrom Chamberlin’s Garden Market, and steamed them and pureedthem. They arrived in a plastic container bursting withcolor……yellow-orange, rivaling the most vivid sunset. Havinggiven a teaching moment about this link from the real to the artificial,I then started opening cans. I noticed that the color of thecanned pumpkin was darker than the puree, so I used skilled deductivereasoning, and learned another lesson: “Always read labels.”This was not pure pumpkin; it had already been mixed withsugar and spices so that, with the addition of eggs and milk, itcould be quickly dumped into a pie shell and passed off as homemade.The dilemma: how could the girls add maple syrup, cinnamon,ginger and cloves, so as to learn a little more than just howto open a can….(which, I will admit, has been a skill that hasoften served me well). Another possible teaching point: how tolearn from mistakes…or….the teacher can usually talk her wayout of corners….or…..“I never love the juggler until he misses theball”(Gibran). So, we all had a mid-camp conference and decidedthat the girls could grind spices and add what they thought wouldembellish the manufactured product. Another caveat was discovered:spices cannot be retrieved. There is no such thing as “toomuch ginger”, which implies that the mix can be revisited andrectified. So, the girls learned that cinnamon can be used plentifully,whereas cloves are potent and, collectively, rather bitter.Déjà vu occurred when I carried each of the five completed piesto the oven: Pumpkin slurps; apple does not. As a young wife, Ilearned how ‘flexible’ pie tins are, and how the laws of motioncan cause a mini-tsunami to slosh across the pie just as I washeaded for the oven. Recently, a new invention has aided me: thereis a magic button, invented by a long-suffering cook, which saysSELF CLEAN, and when pressed, it burns and sizzles its load ofvarious pie juices into black powders at the bottom of the oven.Ana has conned me into Apple Pie Camp #3. “After all, Gramma,you can teach us the varieties of apples, on our field trip to theorchard. We will also learn the muscular dynamics of how to climban apple tree, the principles of ladders, the kinesics of up-endednesswhen one slips on a fallen slurpy old apple, and the psychodynamicsof over-acting that follows such a fall. And even, as I get reeledin by this obvious bait, I imagine that a moral and spiritual lessoncan be maneuvered here: when one has polished an obese giant ofan apple to a fiery-red gloss, and one can smell the ripe juices justwaiting to be released. Do you give your friend the first bite, whenshe is standing there, looking hungrily at this miniature settingsun?Obviously, I have been conned by a junior practitioner of theart! Date to be announced.Food for Alldiners at left oftable KatieSisson, at rightof table, left towww.calvarychurchvt.weebly.comright,BillDouglass,Sandy Wilmot,R a c h e lBurroughs,Dianne Sisson.PHOTOCONTRIBUTEassume that it was well-attended, had gorgeous weather and thateveryone had a fantastic time! Thank you to all who help to makethis community event happen andhappen well.During the worship service on September 11, the pastor led thecongregation in a special litany prayer with candle lighting to rememberthe victims of 9/11 and to pray for a sustainable peace inthe world.Deadline: October 13, Publication: October 20TAKE THE TIME TO LISTEN TO YOUR VEHICLEWINTER TIRESMake your appointment nowfor a full vehicle check up.VisaCitgoDiscoverMastercardAmericanExpressForeign & Domestic Auto RepairWrecker Service • Brakes • ExhaustShocks & StrutsLifetime Muffler • Maintenance ServiceVermont State InspectionWindshields ReplacedVillage Service& Auto RepairNokia, Hakkapeliitia& Bridgestone TireTed & Jeff AlexanderRt. 15, Underhill899-2056Underhill’sFamilyOwnedLocallyOperatedAumotiveCenter for30 Years

Mountain Gazette • October 6, 2011 www.mountaingazetteofvermont.com Page 5Bolton Selectboardmeeting notes 9/15/2011Board members present were Dan Champney, Ron Lafreniereand David Parot. Also present was Road Foreman Eric Andrews,Fire Chief Mike Gervia and Town Clerk Deborah La Rivière. Themeeting was called to order at 6:00 pm.Resident John Tschernenko came before the Board to discussconcerns regarding the Bolton Fire District. He feels the initialmeeting in March 2011 was conducted improperly; the agendawas not adhered to and a motion that was made, seconded andpassed was not followed. Deb will check with the town attorneysregarding the town/select board’s power and degree of involvement.Eric Andrews informed the Board that the tailgate on the oldstand-by truck is not functioning properly. There is no inexpensiveway to fix this but he is still able to use the vehicle. DuxburyRoad repairs are underway and Atwood Excavating should be onsite September 26 for more FEMA work there. There is a problemfinding truckers to haul for the town, since most are booked withflood related work. The Town’s part time help will be returning tohis regular winter position shortly, but would be available to returnin the spring if needed. The Jonesville Bridge connectingwith Cochran Road will be closed September 21 and 22.Mike Gervia told the Board the state permit application for thestation renovations would be submitted Tuesday September 13,2011. The new prints for the station are done. Dan is still communicatingwith Don Lebeau regarding use of his large garage forvehicle storage during construction. Deb will check with the VLCTregarding Workers Comp coverage for an injured fire fighter.Deb went over some financial issues with the Board. Dan motioned:“To make the regular payment on the highway vehicle outof the operating budget in the normal fashion and to pay the balanceof the truck note from the Notch Road proceeds in the ReserveFund.” Ron seconded. This will lower the level of outstandingdebt before the fire station loan is added. There was no furtherdiscussion. All were in favor and the motion passed.Tabled until the next meeting were discussions regarding theLafreniere Homestead and its’ upcoming sale and a copy of draftInterim Zoning By-Laws.No other business needed to be brought before this Board atthis time.Attest:Deborah La RivièreTown ClerkThese minutes were read and approved by the Bolton SelectBoard on September 19, 2011.Mission Wolf to benefit disaster relief fundWhat is it like to look a wolf in the eyes? There are those whowould say it is dangerous – but that is not the case and you canexperience meeting a wolf face to face when Mission: Wolf ‘sAmbassador wolf program returns to Morrisville, VT.“Education vs Extinction” is the mission of Mission: Wolf fromColorado which houses a solar-powered nature center that demonstratessustainable living. The center provides a sanctuary forup to 40 wolves (wolves that were born in captivity), an unwantedhorse shelter, a land conservation program and a solar poweredvillage that is operated by dedicated volunteers and interns thatlive on site. Their mission is to inspire and educate humans tobetter utilize and conserve natural resources and to appreciate andsupport wild habitat sustainability.Three Ambassador wolves will make the trip to Vermont fromColorado with a mission to instill a respect for all things wild andfree while showing people that wolves are not big and bad andthat ‘little red riding hood lied’.The program will be held at Peoples Academy on October 12Wednesday at 7:00 PM. Adults $12.50; children/students under17 and seniors $7.00. For more information call Peggy at 888-3130. Proceeds to benefit the Vermont Disaster Relief Fund beingadministered by United Way.RICHMOND / HUNTINGTON / BOLTONNew solar orchardconnects MonitorBarns’ past withpresentThe Richmond-based Vermont YouthConservation Corps (VYCC) is now harvestingthe sun for energy.Through a new solar orchard, the nationally-renownedVYCC will derive thepower for its conservation, education, andagricultural programs from the sun, connectingtheir two iconic monitor barnsin a contemporary way.The VYCC will formally commission the solar orchard at itsannual meeting and celebration — Denim & Diamonds – tomorrow,Saturday September 24.The statewide training and education organization headquarteredin the West Monitor Barn, VYCC has developed an agriculturalprogram over the past four years.Municipal road work around HuntingtonThis installation is one more piece in the on-going commitmentto revitalize the agriculture and economic contributions of thishistoric property. In the coming years, the Corps expects to bringthe east farmstead back to life, developing the barns for leadershipprograms that will compliment the VYCC’s broad array ofprograms.From the Town HallThe municipal road crew and contractors have been doing considerablework around town following the April storms, the effectsof Hurricane Irene, and regularly scheduled work. The Townhas acquired permission from the Agency of Natural Resourcesand the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to work in waterways wherenecessary. Since April, town officials have met numerous timeswith officials from FEMA, the Vermont Agency of Transportation,the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources and others. The followingis a summary of major projects and their status.Hurricane Irene, August 28, Contracted Work with Federal andState Funding AnticipateCamels Hump Road, closed for nearly 3 weeks, is now open.Irene caused a large slide east of Salvas Road. In-stream repairsand bank stabilization by GW Tatro, Inc. Also stabilize five bridgeabutments. Repairs completed.Slide on Main Road, Hanksville, caused the asphalt road surfaceto crack. One-lane road for two weeks. Repairs completed.April Storms, Contracted Work with Federal and State FundingAnticipated: Main Road slides near Carse Road. Work is underway.Bank stabilization; gravel removal from streambed. Workbegan September 26.April Storms, Town Crew with Federal and State Funding Anticipated:Hinesburg Hollow Road. Road slides. Complete. Slopesand road shoulders, ditch damage, erosion: Economou Road, BertWhite Road, Handy Road, Taft Road, Terrien Road, Salvas Road,Trapp Road, Moody Road. Repairs completed.Regularly Scheduled Work, Town Crew: Moody and CarseRoads: stone lining and related erosion control. Vermont BetterBackroads grant. Completed. Replace culverts on Texas Hill Road,Gillette Pond Road, Happy Hollow Road, Rocque Drive, and others.Scheduled fall work. Inventory all gravel roads for erosioncontrol issues (VT Better Backroads grant). Work is underway.Crack Sealing on sections of Hinesburg Hollow Road and MainRoad. Expected early October (Budgeted). Repairs on Bridge #10on Main Road near Beane Road (VTrans grant). Fall work anticipated.One-day closure of Main Road is anticipated. Culvert onMain Road near Hinesburg Hollow Road. (VTrans grant applicationis pending for work to be completed this fall.) Core samplingof Main Road base to 5 feet scheduled for October 10 – 11 (grant).Champlain Valley Quilters’ Guild 29 th annual Quilt Show: Once upon a timeThe CVQG annual quilt show, a long-standing autumn tradition,will take place on Saturday October 8 from 10:00 AM to 5:00PM, and Sunday October 9 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This year’sshow is being held in a new location: The Fieldhouse at ShelburneHealth & Fitness’s facility on Athletic Drive.The show will have the theme ‘Once Upon a Time…’ and willinclude a special Theme Quilt Competition. All entries will beexhibited at the show, along with three special exhibits. One is acollection of Brassieres for a Cure. Another, Quilts in Bloom, showsthe evolution of botanical quilts from wholecloth to those of 20 thcentury quilt designers. There will also be an exhibit of Reproduction19 th Century Star Quilts.As always, there will be a spectacular display of quilts – includingworks of local residents Anne Standish-Cambridge, Marya Lowe-Jericho, and Pat Sloan-Underhill. There will be a merchants’ mall,a silent auction, a quilt raffle, handmade crafts, and demonstrations.Lunch and refreshments will also be available. For additionalinformation, please see the Champlain Valley Quilters’ Guildwebpage at www.cvqgvt.org.LETTER TO THE EDITORShumlin holds out handTo the Editor,Governor Shumlin is holding out his hand to Congress for moneyfor Hurricane Irene. He said at a recent press conference “we areon our knees.” He is holding out the same hand for still moremoney from Congress for low-income heating. And yet with hisother hand he is holding back Vermont Yankee, one of the greatestgenerators ever of desperately-needed revenue, energy, and private-sectorhuman services assistance for flood-ravaged WindhamCounty. Despite our great need, at no time has Congress been lesswilling and able to help us. Our governor must heed the handwritingon the wall – unless he changes his ways and uses every positive,in-state resource at his disposal, including Vermont Yankee,to help make Vermont more self-reliant, his effectiveness will befound wanting and his job will be handed to another.Heather SheppardCambridge

Page 6www.mountaingazetteofvermont.com Mountain Gazette • October 6, 2011Thursday October 6Kids and family activities, Phoenix Books &Café at Essex Shoppes & Cinema, 11:00 AM.Llama Llama Read-O-Rama, suggested age rangeis from 3-7 years old. Free. Join us for a pajamastorytime. On October 6, more than 2 millionvoices will call attention to the crisis in earlyeducation by creating the largest shared readingexperience in history. Children and adults willbreak a world record by reading Llama LlamaRed Pajama, by Anna Dewdney, in homes andcommunities around the globe. Phoenix is excitedto be a part of this - and we hope you aretoo. Learn more about the national event atwww.readfortherecord.com. For more information:www.phoenixbooks.biz or 872-7111.Friday & Saturday, October 7 & 8Community Fish Fry, VFW POST 6689, 73Pearl St., Essex Jct., 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Bakedor fried haddock, mashed potatoes or fries, coleslawand rolls. $10 (children $5). Sponsored bythe Men’s Aux. Post 6689 - 878-0700 for moreinfo.Winter rummage Sale, Grace United MethodistChurch, 130 Maple Street, Essex Jct. FridayOctober 7 at 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; SaturdayOctober 8, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Contact informationcall 878-8071Saturday October 8Fall Festival at the Birds of Vermont Museum,Sherman Hollow Road, Huntington, 10:00AM – 4:00 PM. Celebrate fall, birds, and woodcarving.Activities and crafts for kids, birdfriendlycoffees, carving demonstrations, forestwalks, face painting, art workshop, raffle, bakedgoods, art exhibits. Discounted admission toMuseum for everybody. Learn about bird conservationduring our early morning walk (Note:this walk begins at 9:00 AM.) Starting at 10:00AM, try a bird-friendly coffee at our tasting.Woodcarvers will share the workshop, carving,chatting, and demonstrating. Take part in soapcarving, face painting, kid games, arts and crafts,and bird-brained puzzles. Come along on aguided walk, discovering more about trees andforests in Vermont (a great chance for those gloriousfoliage shots). Find unexpected treasuresat our Used Books and Garage Sale.Enter our raffle and win a blue-winged tealcarved by decoy artist Leo Labonte. Admire theart in the Youth Art Contest, pick up a print inour gift shop from one of this year’s exhibitingartists, and enjoy fresh Vermont foods and cider.Volunteers welcome. Give us a call (802) 434-2167. $2.00 admission • Free for members (andkids under 3).Discover Food and Wine at Smugglers’ NotchResort showcases Vermont’s renowned specialtyfoods, from cheeses to chocolate to coffee andmore. Wine tastings feature U.S. and internationalwines, plus a special selection from Vermontvineyards. The Resort’s Morse Mountain Grillewill offer a selection of mouth-watering appetizers.Musical accompaniment to the evening willbe provided by acclaimed jazz and blues performerJenni Johnson.. 5:00 - 7:30 PM.Kids and family activities, Phoenix Books &Café at Essex Shoppes & Cinema, 11:00 AM.Come meet Skippyjon Jones, suggested age rangeis from 4-7 years old. Free. We’ll enjoy stories,crafts, and snacks - all themed around our guestof honor. For more information:www.phoenixbooks.biz or 872-7111How To Use Our Library Resources, JanetAllard and Janet Landry, and additional staff willshow you the resources of the Vermont GenealogyLibrary and how to make the most of them inthe search for your ancestors. We have knowledgeablestaff, internet resources and a growingcollection of books, including a large numbercontaining marriages and baptisms from Canada,Vermont, New England and New York. We alsohave the complete Vermont Vital Records onmicrofilm so one doesn’t need to go to Middlesexto access that information.The Vermont Genealogy Library is onHegeman Ave, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester(across from VT State Police Building). Allclasses run from 10:30 until noon and the publicis welcome. Donations are appreciated forclasses. We are open for research Saturdays10:00-4:00 PM and Tuesdays, 3:00 to 9:30 PM.Please visit our website Http://www.vt-fcgs.org,or call 802-238-5934 for more info and anychanges.Thursday October 13Vermont Consultants Network meeting, NetworkPerformance Inc., 85 Green MountainDrive, So. Burlington, 8:00 AM. ContinentalBreakfast provided first-time guest: no charge.Approaches to Dealing with the Uncertainties ofthe Consulting Industry Open Forum, moderatedby Terry Stone. For membership information andto RSVP, contact Bob Uerz, CFRE atinfo@rcuerzandassociates.com.Friday & Saturday, October 14 & 15Rummage Sale, Richmond CongregationalChurch, Friday October 14, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM;Saturday October 15, 9:30 AM – noon.Saturday October 15First annual Indoor Flea and Craft Market,VFW Post 6689, 73 Pearl Street, Essex Jct.,EVENTS9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. 878-0700. Refreshmentswill be served.Book signing and reading by Archer Mayor,Phoenix books and Café, Essex Shoppes and Cinema,7:00 PM, free. More info: http://phoenixbooks.biz or 872-7111.Genealogy: Research at the Vermont StateArchives, Scott Reilly from the VT State Archiveswill present a talk on the types of public recordsthat can be found in Vermont, the kinds of informationthey contain and where to access them.He will also describe projects that are underwayat the State Archives.The Vermont Genealogy Library is onHegeman Ave, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester(across from VT State Police Building). Allclasses run from 10:30 until noon and the publicis welcome. Donations are appreciated forclasses. We are open for research Saturdays 10:00AM-4:00 PM and Tuesdays, 3:00 to 9:30 PM.Please visit our website Http://www.vt-fcgs.org,or call 802-238-5934 for more info and anychanges.Thursday October 20Baked ham dinner, Binghan MethodistChurch, Fletcher, 5:00 PM until all are served.Adults - $10.00, children under 12 - $5.00, preschoolfree. Menu: Baked ham, mashed potatoesand gravy, vegetables, cabbage salad, rolls, picklesand homemade dessert.ADULT ACTIVITIESChittenden County Postage stamps and postcard club meets every first Wed. of the month6:15 -8:30 PM, A IDX Circle GE HealthcareBuilding. South Burlington Information email:Laineyrapp@yahoo.com or call me at 802 660-4817The Essex Art League holds monthly meetingsat the First Congregational Church, 39 MainSt., Essex Jct. For information, 862- 3014.Chittenden County Stamp Club, FirstWednesday of the month 6:15-8:30 PM, GEHealthcare, 1 IDX Circle, South Burlington, VT.Everyone is welcome to come learn about stampcollecting, postage history, cachets, postcards andpostage stamps or a variety of other knowledge.Lainey Rappaport (802) 660-4817.Eagles Auxiliary #3210 holds bingo at the clubhouse on Rt. 109 Friday nights. Doors open at5:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 PM. For more infocontact Sally at 644-5377.Handbell ringers, Tuesday evenings, UnitedChurch of Underhill. All are welcome at rehearsals.Two ensembles; opportunity for small groups/ONGOING EVENTSBook reading and autographing, PhoenixBooks and Café at the Essex Shoppes & Cinema,7:00 PM featuring Rusty DeWees. Free.More info: http://phoenixbooks.biz or 872-7111Saturday October 22Genealogy Conference, The public is invitedto join us for an exciting line up of speakers includingVermont historians, Willard Randall andElise Guyette. In the afternoon we will havespeakers from the Quebec Family History Societyspeaking on new developments in Quebecresearch and Cemetery Databases in EasternCanada. There will be many titles for sale duringthe conference. Early registration is $15.00.Registration the day of the conference is $20.00.Register by October 15 to save money and to helpus plan. We will meet at St. John Vianney ParishHall, 160 Hinesburg Road from 9:30 AM until4:00 PM. Lunches may be purchased on site.There is plenty of parking, comfortable chairs andhandicap accessibility.Sunday October 23Art and Apple Festival, 10:00 AM to 3:00PM at the Brick Meeting House on the WestfordCommon. Artists and artisans show their workwhile you may purchase a fresh, homemade applepie or have a slice with cheese, hot coffee or cider.The Westford Historical Society will exhibithistoric photos. Info: 872-9683.shorter time periods. We ring a variety of musicin a variety of settings and look forward to newfaces joining us. Beginners welcome! Call Roger,899-3106, for information.Micah’s Men of the United Church ofUnderhill meet on the 3rd Saturday of eachmonth at the church at 7:30 AM. For more informationcall 899-1722.Mt. Mansfield Scale Modelers gather on thethird Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 8:30PM. Modelers encompassing all categories ofinterest and skill levels are welcome. BrownellLibrary, Kolvoord Community Room, LincolnStreet, Essex Junction. Next meetings ThursdayDecember 16, 2010; Thursday January 25, 2011;and Thursday February 24, 2011.The Women of the United Church ofUnderhill meet on the second Saturday of eachmonth at 8:00 AM at the Church located at thepark on Rt. 15 in Underhill Flats. Women interestedin sharing Christian prayer and discussionsare welcome. Contact Julianne Nickerson at 899-3798 for more information.Ongoing continued on page 7

SQLWeighted OntologyID N Prec@10 Rec@10 Avg Pr ERR Prec@10 Rec@10 Avg Pr ERR669 21 0.2500 0.0476 0.0159 0.0129 0.4000 0.1905 0.1317 0.0414670 27 0.2500 0.0370 0.0093 0.0163 0.3000 0.0741 0.0966 0.0143681 20 0.5000 0.1000 0.1833 0.0000 0.3000 0.0500 0.0300 0.0000684 15 0.2500 0.0667 0.0222 0.0000 0.1000 0.0667 0.0095 0.0000685 34 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0845 0.0152695 25 1.0000 0.0800 0.0800 0.0435 0.3000 0.1200 0.1784 0.0605711 6 1.0000 0.1667 0.1667 0.0000 0.1667 0.1667 0.1667 0.0000712 22 0.3000 0.1364 0.1297 0.0116 0.3000 0.1364 0.1157 0.0097718 24 0.1000 0.0417 0.0469 0.0016 0.2000 0.0883 0.0571 0.0290723 8 0.2857 0.2500 0.2083 0.0093 0.2500 0.2500 0.1250 0.0319MAP 0.0862 0.0995Table 3: Retrieval metrics when when searching over speech corrected data.in rank evaluations for many of the job profiles; this trend is also see in recall and averageprecision. See Table 2 for a comparison.5.3 Evaluation with Noise ReductionTo reduce the amount of missing data in the system, we replaced non-existent values withestimates from the offline speech recognition engine. For each attribute, we first considered thevalue, or set of values, that the speech recognizer returned, taking the value with the highestprobability as the authority. If, however, the recognition engine was unable to produce anyvalues for a given attribute, we looked at recognition values of other attributes for that job orcandidate. In some cases, we were actually able to find proper values in non-proper fields. Asan example, consider a candidate that does not have a real-time recognized value for location.We would first check the offline recognition values for the recorded location. In the event thatthere were no values or valid values found, we would move to another speech attribute thatwas unrecognized, searching through that set for what could be considered a location. Thepremise was that some users might have had confusion during their usage of the system, givingvalid input at incorrect times. These techniques for removing noise more than doubled theamount of overall information available for querying.Table 3 lists retrieval evaluation values for noise reduction. SQL performance was notably better,with respect to its own performance in the raw tests, as well as ontological methods withinnoise-reduced tests. In fact, recall measures aside, there is no clear winner between the twomethods when offline speech recognition is present.Conclusion and Future WorkVoice-based information processing, as tackled herein, is an important step in the successof mobile data collection. To this end, we have developed an algorithm to match jobs withcandidates that considers both issues of noise in the data, as well as proximity of the attributesin matching. In the future, we would like to augment our matching function to consider allprobable values presented by offline speech recognition, and to apply “active learning” to ourweight calculation.1328

Mountain Gazette • October 6, 2011 www.mountaingazetteofvermont.com Page 9CESU meetingsThursday October 6, Voluntary Merger Planning Committeemeeting, 4:30 PM at Central Office, Richmond Town Center.Monday October 10, CESU Policy Committee meeting, 6:30PM at Central Office, Richmond Town Center.Wednesday October 12, Jericho School Board meeting, 7 PM,Jericho Elementary School.Thursday October 13, MMU Curriculum Committee meeting,6:30 PM, Browns River Middle School.Thursday October 13, MMU Facilities Committee meeting, 6:30PM, Browns River Middle School.Thursday October 13, MMU School Board meeting, 7:30 PM,Browns River Middle School.Monday October 17, CESU Executive Committee meeting, 6:30PM, Central Office, Richmond Town Center.Wednesday October 19, Public Forum — MMU Finance Committeewould like to hear from the community as they prepare the2012-13 Mt. Mansfield Union School District budget. The meetingwill start at 6:30 PM at MMUHS.CVAA MealsitesThe Champlain Valley Agency on Aging offers an ongoing seriesof specials meals for groups of senior at a variety of restaurantsin the area. The schedule is listed below. All seniors arewelcome to join the group and enjoy lunch with neighbors andfriends. Participating seniors must be 60 years old or the spouseof someone at least 60 years old. Suggested donation for meals is$3 at the Covenant Church and United Church; for meals at theother sites, $5. Transportation may be available if needed. Reservationsare required for these meals and may be arranged ahead oftime by calling 865-0360.Thursday October 6 – Bridge Street café, 10:30 check in, 11:00lunch. Mac & cheese.Friday October 7 – Hinesburg mealsite, 11:30 AM.Monday October 10 – Pizza Putt, So. Burlington, 10:30 AMcheck in, 11:00 lunch. Spaghetti & meatballs.Tuesday October 11 – Pizza Hut, Susie Wilson road, Essex Jct.,10:30 check in, 11:00 AM lunch. All you can eat pizza buffet.Wednesday October 12 – Essex Grill, Essex Jct. 10:30 AM checkin, 11:00 AM lunch. Shepherd’s Pie.Thursday October 13 – Ponderosa, Williston, 11:00 AM checkin, 11:15 AM lunch. All you can eat buffet.Friday October 14 – United Church, Hinesburg, 12:00 noon.Candied sweet potato soup, egg salad, lettuce, cheese, bulky wheatroll and chocolate éclairs.Monday October 17 – Covenant Church, Essex Ctr., 12:00 noon.Chicken Marsala, roasted potato, fall vegetables, Italian bread,fresh fruit.Tuesday October 18 – T-Bones, Hampton Inn, Colchester, 10:30AM check in, 11:00 AN lunch. Chicken n’ biscuits.Wednesday October 19 – Ponderosa, Williston, 11:00 AM checkin, 11:15 AM lunch. All you can eat buffet.Thursday October 20 – Holiday Inn, So. Burlington, 11:00 AMcheck in, 11:30 AM lunch. Turkey dinner.Flu shots scheduledFlu shots at CVAA meal sites will be available at the CovenantChurch, Essex Center on Monday October 17, 10:00 AM until12:00 PM and again at the United Church, Hinesburg on FridayOctober 28 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM.The Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand IsleCounties (VNA) announces their 2011 series of seasonal flu vaccinationclinics, including a community clinic at the United ChristianAssembly in Jericho on Thursday October 13 from 10:00 AMto 12:00 PM. VNA flu clinics are offered for adults aged 18 andolder and will be held at convenient locations throughoutChittenden and Grand Isle Counties into January 2012. Flu shotsare always administered by a licensed nurse.RECIPES BY MARIAN TOBINGinger Crinkle Cookies¾ cup shortening (I use Crisco)1 cup lt. brown sugar (packed)1 egg¼ cup molasses¼ cup salt2 tsp baking soda2 ¼ cup flour1/2 tsp cloves1 tsp cinnamon2 tsp ginger (or more if wanted)Beat sugar, shortening and beaten eggs together. Add molasses.Sift dry ingredients together. Add to mixture. Mix well.Roll in balls size of walnuts. Flatten slightly (I use a juice glass.)Sprinkle with sugar. Bake on ungreased Teflon cookie sheetabout 8 to 10 minutes. Oven at 375°, (I bake at 350°.) (Dependson oven.) They will puff up and then flatten down and then flattendown and be crinkled on top. Makes about 3 and ½ dozen.Helpful hint: Spray your measuring cup with Pam before measuringthe molasses. It will slide right out without sticking.Vitamin D is not just for bones anymore!By Dr. Mary Kintner, D.C., R.N.Kintner Chiropractic, JerichoWhen I was a chiropractic student I was taught Vitamin D’sprimary function in the body was forming and remodeling bone.Current research suggests that not only is Vitamin D important inbone metabolism, it plays a wider role in body functions.What is Vitamin D? It is a fat soluable prohormone structurallysimilar to a steroid. Vitamin D’s primary function is to maintaincalcium in the blood stream by increasing absorption of calciumand phosphorus from the intestines and promoting resorptionof these minerals from the kidneys. Vitamin D inhibits thehormone calcitonin which is a hormone involved in the destructionof bone and cartilage. Vitamin D is influential in cell proliferationand differentiation. Immunity is enhanced by Vitamin Dbecause it increases white blood cells such as monocytes, T cellsand B cells. Blood pressure and insulin regulation are also influencedby Vitamin D.Vitamin D is thought to be beneficial for a wide variety ofhealth issues. These include high blood pressure, tuberculosis,cancers of the breast, colon and prostate. Vitamin D is helpful inJohnson State College Upward Bound students attending the 2011 New England Student Leadership Conference in Fairlee were(from left): Dylan Baranik (BFA-St. Albans), Tonia Houghton (Enosburg HS), Mercedes Sauve (Mt. Mansfield HS), RhiannonRosamilia (North Country Union HS), Connor Keefe (Mt. Mansfield HS). Allison Laflamme of JSC is at right.PHOTO CONTRIBUTEDJSC Upward Bound Participates in New England Student Leadership ConferenceOver the September 23-24 weekend, five students from theUpward Bound Program at Johnson State College attended theannual New England Student Leadership Conference at the HulbertOutdoor Center in Fairlee, VT.Upward Bound works with 90 students from seven area highschools that come to the JSC campus for a five-week residentialprogram each summer, where they focus on academics in order tobe better prepared for college. Staff also works with students ateach high school after school or through advisory periods throughoutthe school year. All of the students have the goal of being thefirst in their families to earn a four-year college degree.More than 19 students from the JSC program applied to attendthe conference, and five were selected to attend: Tonia Houghton,Enosburg Falls HS; Connor Keefe and Mercedes Sauve, MountMansfield HS; Dylan Baranik, BFA-St. Albans High School, andGood ShepherdPreschool: a rockin’good timeJericho’s Good Shepherd Preschoolhas a new addition to its playgroundmaking it bigger and “boulder” thanever! The school received a largeclimbing rock recently, and with thehelp of some heavy equipment and severalvolunteers, the rock has now founda permanent home front and center onthe playground. Local artist and ownerof On The Rocks, Chris Cleary engravedthe rock with a Dr. Suess quotereading “Today you are you, that istruer than true. There is no one alivethat is youer than you.”If you are interested in enrolling yourchild in Good Shepherd Preschool it’snot too late. Openings are available inthe Monday/Wednesday/Friday classwith limited scholarships available.The school offers an experienced teachingteam, small class size, individualattention and a play-based curriculum.Good Shepherd has served the greater Jericho, Underhill and Essexarea for more than 35 years. Having earned National Associationfor the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation, Goodthe management of chronic pain, peripheral artery disease,Parkinsons and type 2 diabetes. Mental and emotional conditionssuch as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), depression and cognitiveproblems benefit from Vitamin D. Autoimmune disordersincluding rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, type1 diabetes, and SLE can be influenced by Vitamin D function.Severe deficiency causes rickets in children and osteomalaciaand osteoporosis in adults. Because muscle function is calciumdependent which in turn is dependent on Vitamin D, in extremedeficiency muscle tetany (severe spasm) is possible. Fortunatelyin the United States, severe deficiency is rare.There is debate over what is a normal lab value for vitamin D.Some feel 15 ng/ml is adequate; toxicity doesn’t occur until 200ng/ml. This is a wide difference. The National Institute of Healthand Andrew Weill M.D. recommend 2000 International Units (IU)per day. Newer data suggests the upper limits could be as high as10,000 IUs per day. People recovering from bone injuries or atrisk of osteoporosis need higher doses. When supplementing, usethe biologically active form D3. I personally take 5,000 IUs perday.Rhiannon Rosamilia, North Country Union HS. They were joinedby 50 other students representing TRiO programs from across NewEngland and upstate New York.The annual conference provides students and staff the opportunityto develop, refine and implement leadership skills. This isachieved through various activities and workshops. Teambuildingskills and risk-taking were a must on the high ropes course, whilecompromising and considering the “big picture” were necessaryfor the “Eclipse Challenge,” a firsthand look at how the UnitedStates budget is produced.“All of the students from JSC showed true leadership, and I amexcited that they are bringing back these skills to our program,”said Allison Laflamme, assistant director the Upward Bound programat Johnson State College. For more information about UpwardBound, contact Tony Blueter, director, at 802-635-1268.Shepherd is among the top 8 percent of all preschools and otherearly childhood programs. For more details and enrollment information,please visit our website. www.gspvt.com.Vitamin D is obtained three ways. First is by exposure to sunlight.Five to thirty minutes between 10 AM and 3 PM per day(without sunblock) can help you obtain adequate Vitamin D. Foodsources of Vitamin D include eggs, fortified milk products, fishand fish oil as well as supplementation.People most at risk for deficiency are breast fed babies of deficientmothers, people older than 50 years old because absorptionand skin conversion of Vitamin D is decreased and people wholive in the northern latitudes (ex. Vermonters!),. Dark skinnedpeople can be a risk for deficiency due to reduced skin conversion.Fat stores Vitamin D so obese people may be more likely to bedeficient. People who have had gastric bypass surgery also are atrisk for deficiency.Vitamin D is a vitally important nutrient with many roles toplay in bodily functions— it is not just for bones anymore! For anumber of reasons—sun block, protective clothing, inadequatediets, people are not getting enough Vitamin D. I recommendsupplementing at least 2000 IUs of Vitamin D so you can stayhealthy and feel your best.

Page 10www.mountaingazetteofvermont.com Mountain Gazette • October 6, 2011DEBORAH RAWSON LIBRARY,UNDERHILLArt for the month of October is art work by thestudents of Chris Gluck.Music Sundays start again. The first one willbe Sunday October 9 at 2 PM. David Jones willshare songs and stories of the British Isles andNorth America. David Jones is both a talentedmusician and actor. He has been introducing audienceshere in the United States to the music of hisnative England for many years while building arepertoire of music from both sides of the Atlantic.His repertoire combines the rich history of songsof the sea, Music Halls, contemporary music alongwith his masterful story telling. We are thrilled tobe able to bring him to Vermont for a special afternoonlaunching the 13 th year of concerts presentedby the library.The silent auction item for October is an antiquechair caned and donated by Ron Reynolds.Stop by the library to see the chair on display inthe fireplace room and leave a bid. Bids are takenfrom October 1 to October 30 at 2:00PM.The Deborah Rawson Book Lovers or “DRBL”meet the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00PM at the library. The book for September was theclassic Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - a predecessorfor the October book, March by GeraldineBrooks, which tells the story from another perspective.Join us October 11.A Joseph Campbell Discussion Group is startingthis October at the Deborah Rawson MemorialLibrary. This will be a seminar-style series oftalks using Campbell’s book on mythology Pathwaysto Bliss as our main sourcebook. In additionto the readings, we will look at some videos. Wewill be looking at Campbell’s understanding ofmyths and the role they continue to play in ourlives. This should make for a lively and engagingdiscussion group. The leader of this group will beProf. John Michael McKnight of Champlain Collegeand a longtime resident of Underhill Center.First meeting: Wed.nesday October 12, continuingfor six Wednesday sessions. Time: 6:30 to 8PM. Please stop by the library to register and pickup a book. Space is limited.On Thursday October 13 at 6:30 PM, NancySommers will present: 17 and 1/2 Ways to aHealthier, Happier, and More Enjoyable Life.Please come and join us for this inspiring and entertainingpresentation. Topics to be covered includebut are not limited to:1. Maintaining and improving Brain Health withbreathing and meditation techniques2. Enriching your professional and personal relationshipsby developing improved listening skills.3. Exciting new tips about the “fun factor” andyour health journey.Nancy Somers is a physical fitness expert fromTemple University in Philadelphia. She is a respectedlecturer and teacher and has been featuredon radio, television, newspapers and magazines.Nancy is well known for her lively, motivationaland fun presentation stylePlease call the library to register 899-4962.The mystery book group is reading Ratking byMichael Dibden. They will be discussing the bookon Tuesday October 18 at 7:00 PM. Please join us.The Board of Trustees meets Thursday October20 at 7:00 PM. Planning for next year’s budgetwill begin so please join the discussion.Italian Movie night will be Friday October 21at 6:30 PM. The title will be announced at a laterdate. Thank you to Franco Gatti and the VermontItalian Club for sponsoring this event.Sunday October 23 at 2:00 PM, Shiloh Schultewill present The Clown Birds: Natural History andConservation of American Oystercatchers. Wildlifebiologist, Shiloh Schulte, grew up in Jerichoand earned his B.S. from UVM. Shiloh has workedon wildlife studies from Alaska to Maine (birds,lynx and more), and all along the east coast. He iscurrently working on his PhD through NCSU, andworks for the Manomet Center for ConservationSciences. Last year, Shiloh headed up Manomet’sshorebird recovery work in the Gulf of Mexico inthe wake of the BP oil spill. Recently, Shiloh returnedfrom the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge,where he helped with a migratory bird study. Comehear what makes American Oystercatchers importantfor shorebird recovery, and bring your bird andconservation questions as well. Please call the libraryro register. 899-4962Preschool Story Times: Join us for stories, songs,fingerplays, snacks and craft for preschoolers andtheir caregiver. Drop in, no registration needed.Wednesdays at 10:30 AM, October 5 and 12; Thursdaysat 10:00 AM, October 6 and 13.Book and Craft Time - Following the reading ofa seasonal story Julianne and Madeline Nickersonwill help participants to make a Halloween pumpkinbank. Friday October 21 at 10:30 AM for studentsin grade 2 and up. Advance registration required.Call 899-4962.Library hours: Tuesday 12:00 – 8:00 PM,Wednesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Thursday 12:00– 8:00 PM, Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 PM,closed Monday. For information on any of thelibrary’s programs, call 899-4962.FAIRFAXPJ Story Hour on Thursday Oct. 6 at 6:30 PM,run by Success by Six. Stop by the library to hear astory in your PJs.Vermont Humanities Councilbook discussion Gastronomy: Novels about Foodand Culture.Join our discussion on Thursday October 13 at6:30 PM; Crescent by Diana Abu-Jaber led byscholar Barbara Mieder. Be sure to pick up a copyof the book to read in advance from the library.Fairfax Community Library Story Hour; Tuesdaysfrom 9:30 - 10:30 AM. Join us for stories,crafts and activities : October 11 - Fall Leaves andWeather (w/music); October 18 - Fairy Houses:October 25th - Pumpkins/Masks (w/music).Homeschoolers Event - Wednesday October 12from 3:30-4:45 PM: Crafty Afternoon - Make yourown musical Pan Pipes from Japanese Knotweed(an invasive species) with the always entertainingMr. K of Exordium Adventures. Younger childrenwill need the help of an adult.Listen Up. VT Tutorial Thursday October 20 at6:30 PM - The library will be giving a short classabout Listen Up. Vermont, a resource that allowsyou to download audiobooks and ebooks directlyto your devices using your library card. This serviceis now compatible with Kindles. One-on-onehelp will be available so bring your iPods,smartphones, Kindles or Nooks and your questions.The library will be hosting a Babysitting CertificationCourse held by the American Red Crosson Saturday October 22 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.The class will cover topics like how to care forinfants and kids, how to handle emergency situationsand how to make good decisions. This classis being offered free of charge. Kids must be betweenthe ages of 11-15 and pre-registration at thelibrary is required. Hurry up because this class willfill up fast.On Saturday October 29 from 1:00-3:00 PM,Green Mountain Radio Controlled Airplane andHelicopter Club will be at the library. The afternoonwill start with a presentation about buildingand flying the planes and then the fun begins. Allages will enjoy the flying demonstration as themembers of the Green Mountain RC Club showoff their favorite moves. Please sign up at theFairfax Community Library or call 849-2420 toregister.Catalog at: http://library.bfafairfax.com/Library News: http://www.bfafairfax.com/pages/communitylibrarynews.html. Facebook page:http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#./pages/Fairfax-Community-Library. School YearLibrary Hours: Monday, Wednesday 8:00 AM -5:30 PM; Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:00Champlain Valley Quilters’ Guild 29 th annual Quilt ShowThe CVQG annual quilt show, a long-standingautumn tradition, will take place on SaturdayOctober 8 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, andSunday October 9 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.This year’s show is being held in a new location:The Fieldhouse at Shelburne Health & Fitness’sfacility on Athletic Drive.The show will have the theme ‘Once Upon aTime…’ and will include a special Theme QuiltCompetition. All entries will be exhibited at theshow, along with three special exhibits. One is acollection of Brassieres for a Cure. Another,Quilts in Bloom, shows the evolution of botani-PM; Friday 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM; Saturday 9:00AM – 1:00 PM.JERICHO CENTER, LIBRARYLibrary hours are Monday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM,Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM -6:00 PM, Friday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, and Saturday10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. For more information, callthe library at 899-4686, emailJerichotownlibrary@gmail.com, or visit the librarywebsite at www.jerichotownlibrary.org.VARNUM MEMORIAL LIBRARY,JEFFERSONVILLEOpen Mondays and Tuesdays 1:00-8:00 PM,Wednesdays and Fridays 4:00-8:00 PM, Thursdays9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, and Saturdays 9 - noon. We’reat 194 Main St. in Jeffersonville. Call us at 644-2117. Like us on Facebook and check there forupdates.WESTFORD LIBRARY, WESTFORDUpcoming Events:Thursday October 6, 11:00 AM, Early LiteracyStorytime. Stories and activities utilizing early literacyconcepts for ages birth-preschool. Theme:Fables and Folktales.Wednesday October 12, 6:00-7:00 PM, BookDiscussion: Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter(Grahame-Smith).Thursday October 13, 11:00 AM, Early LiteracyStorytime. Stories and activities utilizing early literacyconcepts for ages birth-preschool. Theme:Chickens.Thursday October 20, 11:00 AM, Early LiteracyStorytime. Stories and activities utilizing early literacyconcepts for ages birth-preschool. Theme:How Big? How Small?Thursday October 27, 11:00 AM, Early LiteracyStorytime. Stories and activities utilizing early literacyconcepts for ages birth-preschool. Theme:Halloween.Friday October 28, 6:30 PM, Family MovieNight . Lions and tigers and bears, oh my. Flyingmonkeys and witches and munchkins, too. RatedG. Free popcorn. Because the movie title cannotbe listed, call Victoria for more info. 878-5639.Attention Childcare Providers, Thursday November10, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Early Literacy Workshopfor Caregivers. Topics include the six earlyliteracy components and how you can use theseideas with young children. You will receive fivebooks, a Beginning with Mother Goose Guide, andearn one credit towards certification.New Additions to the Collection: Adult Fiction:Robert B Parker’s Killing the Blues (Brandman),Buddha in the Attic (Otsuka), The Language ofFlowers (Diffenbaugh), The Magician King(Grossman), A Trick of Light (Penney). Adult Nonfiction:Black Banners: The Inside Story of 9/11(Soufan), The Landowner’s Guide to ManagingYour Woods (Hansen), NOLO’s Essential Guide toDivorce (Doskow), 1493 (Mann). Teen: Slawter(Shan), Goliath (Westerfeld), The Zombie SurvivalGuide (Brooks). Juv: Picture Book: Zen Ghosts(Muth), Bear’s Loose Tooth (Wilson), Fantastic 5and 10 Cent Store (Lewis), Llama Llama Homewith Mama (Dewdney), Press Here (Tullet). Transitional:In Uncle Al (Greenburg), In the Jungle(Greenburg). Fiction: Darth Paper Strikes Back(Angleberger), Middle School - The Worst Yearsof My Life (Patterson), Wildwood (Meloy). Nonfiction:Soul Surfer (Hamilton).ListenUpVermont eBooks Now Kindle Compatible.Enjoy eBooks on your Kindle, Nook or othereReader at no charge to you. Go toListenUpVermont (www.listenupvermont.org) tochoose from hundreds of titles. Contact Victoria at878-5639 for more info.More Free Services.....Universal Class ContinuingEducation Classes. Go to http://vermontstate.universalclass.com/register.htm orthe library’s website (www.westford.lib.vt.us) to getstarted. Courses offered in business, education,personal growth, and more. Sponsored by the VermontDepartment of Libraries.The library is open Wednesday 1:00-7:00 PM,Thursday 10:00-6:00 PM, Friday noon-6:00 PM,and Saturday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. We can bereached at 878-5639,westford_pl@vals.state.vt.us,www.westford.lib.vt.us.DOROTHY ALLING MEMORIALLIBRARYWILLISTONFood For Thought Library Volunteers: ThursdayOctober 6, 4:00-5:00 PM. Gr. 7-12 Teen AdvisoryGroup. Pizza, discussion, and library projectsfor teens. 1st Thursday of each month. New memberswelcome.*Homeschool Program: Underground Railroad.Friday October 7, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM. Turn yourstudents into “history detectives” as they meetSimon, Jesse, Jeremiah, and others—all fugitivesfrom slavery who found refuge at the Rokeby housein Ferrisburgh. Students will investigate lettersfrom the Museum collection to discover Vermont’sUnderground Railroad. Presented by BarbaraKling, Rokeby Museum educator. Ages 9 and up.Pre-register at 878-4918. Fall Story Hour: Tuesdayat 11:00 AM, October 4-25. Stories and a craftfor children ages 3-5. No pre-registration.Music with Raphael: Mondays, 10:45 AM (Except:Monday, October 3 and 10. Library closed.)Thursdays, 10:30 AM. and Saturday October 15,11 am. Come sing, dance, and clap your hands withRaphael and his guitar. Children participate andexperience traditional and original folk music. Upto age 5 with a caregiver. No pre-registration. Limit:one weekday session per week per family.*Science Magic: Thursday October 13, 3:00 PM.Amaze your friends and family with science tricksusing simple household materials. Presented byKaren Cutler. Gr. 3 and up. Pre-register at 878-4918.Babytime Playgroup: Wednesdays, 10:30 AM –12:00 PM (except for the 1st Wednesday of eachmonth). October 12-26. For infants and toddlers.Sponsored by Building Bright Futures of Williston.Call Marjorie Von Ohlsen for more information at658-3659.*Reading with Frosty and Friends TherapyDogs: Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM. Through November15. Bring a book and read to a dog. All dogsregistered with Therapy Dogs of Vermont. All ages.Call 878-4918 to pre-register for 10 minute individualsessions. All ages.* Pre-registration requiredDorothy Alling Memorial Library, 21 LibraryLane, Williston, VT. www.williston.lib.vt.uscal quilts from wholecloth to those of 20 th centuryquilt designers. There will also be an exhibitof Reproduction 19 th Century Star Quilts.As always, there will be a spectacular display ofquilts – including works of local residents AnneStandish-Cambridge, Marya Lowe-Jericho, andPat Sloan-Underhill. There will be a merchants’mall, a silent auction, a quilt raffle, handmadecrafts, and demonstrations. Lunch and refreshmentswill also be available. For additional information,please see the Champlain ValleyQuilters’ Guild webpage at www.cvqgvt.org.

Mountain Gazette • October 6, 2011 www.mountaingazetteofvermont.com Page11ART/PHOTOGRAPHYBetsy Melvin’s print available at The OldMill Craft Shop, “Bethlehem,” a photo of Vermontwas created au naturale; no gimmicks, nofilters – just me with my camera, a tripod, andmy cane. On a very cold night, a trusted frienddrove me to this location. He patiently waitedwhile I stayed long enough to capture this spectacularmoment. I used only two camera positions!It was 26 years earlier that I created mymost well known photograph, “Vermont Moonscape,”in this same spot.Patiently, waiting with frozen fingers, we suddenlysaw this SUPERMOON appear over Mt.Dewey. We quickly moved 50 ft over. Remainingtrue to my philosophy, I found a pine tree forforeground interest. Then the homes started lightingup across the landscape from Mt. Mansfieldall the way to the bright lights for the skiers atBolton Valley. Not even I could EVER reproduceTHIS one again! The next morning we discoveredthe six-pointed moon, reflected twice in theforeground. Even the stars in the sky appear inmy 16x20 prints! Betsmelvin@yahoo.comJericho Plein Air Festival Exhibit - The Publicis invited to a reception at the Jericho TownHall, on Sunday October 9 from 2:00 – 5:00 PMto view the work created during the first annualPlein Air Festival in Jericho (7/23/11) and to meetsome of the artists. Painting sites included theBarber Farm in Jericho, the Green in JerichoCenter and the area around the Jericho Settlers’Farm and the Emile A. Gruppe Gallery. The workwill be on exhibit at the Town Hall through November30. Hours: Monday through Thursday8:00 AM – 4:00 PM and Friday 8am -3 pm. Workcan be purchased directly from the artists or call802 899 3211.Community Mixer at Visions of Vermont ArtGallery, Main Street, Jeffersonville, October 20,5:00-7:00 PM. Join the Cambridge Arts Councilfor an informal wine and cheese gathering.Sample local art and refreshments and registerto win a door prize! For more information pleasecall Ron at (802) 644-1118.Still Lifes and Landscapes by Julie Y BakerAlbright of Essex, VT are on exhibit in theMiddle Room at Bryan Memorial Gallery throughOctober 30, 2011. Bryan Memorial Gallery isat 180 Main Street, Jeffersonville, VT, 802-644-5100. The gallery is open daily, 11 – 5 throughOctober 10. After 10/10, the gallery is openThursday - Sunday, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, and byappointment at other times. A preview of the workin this exhibit is available atwww.bryangallery.org. There is no admissioncharge at Bryan Memorial Gallery.Graphic artist Rick Evans, Cubist JonathanRussell, Impressionist Daphne Tanis, 12-year-oldphotographer Joshua Mower, and Karen Dawsonof Burlington’s Lakeside Gallery. Foliage SeasonShow. Now through the end of November.The Gallery at Phoenix Books & Café in theEssex Shoppes & Cinema, at the intersections ofRtes. 15 and 289. Free. More info:www.phoenixbooks.biz or 872-7111. Explore abold and varied exhibit featuring graphic artistRick Evans, Cubist Jonathan Russell, ImpressionistDaphne Tanis, 12-year-old photographerJoshua Mower, and Karen Dawson ofBurlington’s Lakeside Gallery.MUSICOctober 9-David Jones is both a talented musicianand actor. He has been introducing audienceshere in the United States to the music ofhis native England for many years while buildinga repertoire of music from both sides of theAtlantic. His repertoire combines the rich historyof songs of the sea, Music Halls, contemporarymusic along with his masterful story telling.We are thrilled to be able to bring him to Vermontfor a special afternoon launching the 13thyear of concerts presented by the library. DeborahRawson Memorial Library Reading Room, 8River Road near Browns River Road, Jericho,VT from 2:00 to 3:45 PM.The Vermont Philharmonic Orchestra ispleased to announce its 53rd season beginningwith its upcoming fall concert series, “Gems ofItalian Opera” Would you please publish thefollowing information between September 26-October 22, to help get the message out to ourlisteners? Thank you very much, please replyto info@vermontphilharmonic.org or call if youhave questions.Boston String Quartet and the MountMansfield Union High School music department.If you think that string quartet music isboring, and that violins and cellos play only Bachand Beethoven, you will be mightily surprisedby this incredible group of string players that havebeen thrilling audiences from coast to coast withtheir unique compositions and rhythmic approachto string playing. Not many people have seen astring quartet interpret a rock and roll solo, set aLatin groove, or get funky with some Cajun andZydeco. In addition to performing a solo set, theBoston String Quartet will also perform selectionsalongside orchestra and choral student fromMount Mansfield Union High School.Don’t miss your opportunity to witness one ofthe finest young string quartets in America onART/MUSIC/THEATEROctober 29, at 7:30 PM at Mount MansfieldUnion High School in the auditorium. Concerttickets are $15, and are open to the publicFor more information please call Mary Bauerat MMU-802-858-1614.THEATER/FILMVideo Workshops at VermontFolklife Center on October14 and 21, Emmy Awardwinningvideo producer PaulMacGowan will lead two onedayworkshops aimed to guidestudents through the process ofcreating an ethnographicallyshapeddocumentary video.Combining nuts-and-boltstechnical instruction with discussionsabout forethought andengaged inquiry, MacGowanwill elucidate the power ofvideo to promote the explorationof, and engagement with,one’s home community and theissues that affect our lives.Registration forms and tuitioninformation are availableon line at http://www.vermontfolklifecenter.org/education/cultural-sustainability/ or by calling(802) 388-4964. All workshops are held in theVision & Voice Documentary Workspace in theVermont Folklife Center headquarters at 88 MainStreet in downtown Middlebury.

Page 12www.mountaingazetteofvermont.com Mountain Gazette • October 6, 2011Quarterback Dom Mosca prepares to take the snap from Center Dalton Hallock.PHOTO BY CATHERINE LOZIERWolverines Football RoundupBy Catherine LozierChittenden East Wolverines 7/8 TeamThis past Saturday September 17, the 7/8Wolverines had the tough challenge of taking onColchester, with Colchester coming out on topfor both games. The final scores were 7/8 Purple28-21, 7/8 Gold 28-24. Both games were hardfoughtbattles that showcased Wolverines determinationand spirit. Noted players: multiple tacklesby Adakin Sawyer, Easton Baker, BryceBernardine, Dom Mosca, Dylan Charter, JacobPratt, Shea Fitzgerald, and Darcy Benoit; EliGoldman had a great 30 yard catch; Will Bergeronhad an awesome 40 yard catch.Friday September 24, the 7/8 Wolverines traveledto Chittenden South, resulting in the Wolverinescoming away the win, 28-14. Plays ofthe week: on opening kick-off, Shea Fitzgeraldran for 20 yards, allowing the offense to score injust 3 plays; Jacob Pratt, Andrew Villeneuve andKyle Leggett all ran for multiple rushing yards;Bo Hopwood, Josh Fortin, Charlie Myers, NateLozier, Frankie Lefebvre, Will Macone all hadmultiple tackles; Dylan Charter for an interception,running it back for a TD.; Seth Gangler forrunning hard to snag the extra point. And lastbut not least—Bubble Wrap (Kyle Leggett)!Chittenden East Wolverines 5/6 TeamThis past Wednesday September 14, the 5/6Gold Squad took on Essex, with Essex comingout with the win 26-7. Wolverines started outstrong with a TD punched in on the 1 yard lineby Josh Martelle. The extra point was brought inby Matt Wixson. Riely Amerosa had 6 tackles.Jaden Elsinger caused and recovered a fumble.On Saturday September 17, the 5/6 PurpleSquad had the tough challenge of taking onColchester. The entire defensive line held strongthroughout the game allowing no points to bescored by Colchester. The Wolverines first possessionresulted in a TD, run in by Jack Glanville.The 2 point conversion pass by Jack McLaughlinwas snagged by Jake Fausel. Jehric Hackey had5 tackles and a fumble recovery. Konrad Graffhad 4 tackles.This past Saturday September 24, the Wolverine5/6 Team went to Chittenden South. The GoldSquad had a tough challenge with the Bucs, andthe Bucs came out with the win, 20-12. GameBall mentions go to: Patrick Burke for a tackleand a sack; Asa Carlson, Jaden Elsinger for multipletackles; Silas Diamond for 35 rushing yards;Jared Cooney for an awesome catch thrown byMatt Wixson. The Wolverine 5/6 Purple Squadhad a win against the Bucs, 20-14. Game Ballmentions: Spencer Barton, Patrick Thompson,Griffin Erickson, Connor Kasprik, Bliss Rhoadsfor great tackles; Nate Trudeau for hard runningto make the extra point; Jake Fausel for blocking,Dylan Depaul for taking on a new positionas tackle.Pictured left to right are Kira Clokey, Carly Jenkins, Jolene Fontaine, and Beth Shelley.PHOTO CONTRIBUTEDShow results Champlain Valley Horse Show seriesThe Champlain Valley Horse Show series finishedup the year with a show on Sept. 18 th atJolley Stables at Meadow Run in Colchester.Some local winners at the show included: Jr.English Champion – Kira Clokey, Jericho; AdultWestern Champion – Jolene Fontaine, Jericho;and Morgan Horse Champion – Beth Shelley,Essex Junction.End of Year winners included: Beginner EnglishChampion – Carly Jenkins; Jr. EnglishChampion – Kira Clokey, Jericho; and AdultWestern Champion – Jolene Fontaine, Jericho.Mount Mansfield Youth Basketball 2nd open registrationnight and Rec. League player evaluationsThe Mount Mansfield Youth BasketballLeague is having a 2nd open registration nightfor those that weren’t able to make the first attempts.We will hold open registrations for Rec.league only (not including Mini-Metro) on ThursdayOctober 6 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM.We will also be holding Rec. League playerevaluations on Sunday October 9 and SundayOctober 16 at MMUHS gym (enter from rear ofschool) with times as follows: 3/4 boys 5:00-6:00PM; 3/4 and 5-8 girls 6:00-7:00 PM; 5-8 boys7:00-8:15 PM; and 1st and 2nd graders do notcome to evaluations.You may register at the evaluations. And, youcan also download a registration form fromwww.mmybl.org and mail to the address at thebottom of the main page. Fees are $40 for onechild, $65 for two kids, and a family cap of $80.Order your Holiday Advertising now!Call or email today and SAVE 10% on advertisingfor November and December 2011.Deadline: October 15 to enjoy the Holiday Discount!Email: mtgazette@earthlink.netCall Brenda @ 802-453-6354.Vermont 4-H horse delegates had a strong showing at the regional horseshow at Eastern States Exposition, Sept. 21-26. Front Row (left to right): Amy Blazej, Windham;Jen Carp, Colchester; Allison Bachmann, Ira; Tiffany Couture, Colchester; MaryWilliams, Burlington; Kiley Baillargeon, Colchester; Chantel Charlebois, Jericho; KatelynPhillips, Fair Haven (holding banner). Back Row: Jennifer Dickinson, Colchester; VictoriaMousley, Jericho; Emi Schweikert, Underhill; Jessie Bachmann, Ira; Caitlin Hughes, NorthChittenden; and Meaghan Hughes, Jericho; Mariah Harding, Barre.PHOTO COURTESY OF UVM EXTENSION 4-HVermonters earn recognition at Big E 4-H horse eventMNC/Bill Koch XC SkiLeague Sign-Ups:Friday 10/14/2011Mansfield Nordic Club will hold its Bill KochLeague (BKL) registration at Hamill’s TrainingCenter located at 68 Sand Hill Road in UnderhillCenter on Friday, October 14 from 3:00-7:00 pm.The league is named after Bill Koch, the firstU.S. XC skier to win an Olympic medal. Billgrew up skiing fast through the Vermont woods,taking jumps and having a blast with his friends.It is this skiing enthusiasm that is the basis forthis fun league which supports classic, skate andrecreational skiing, as well as jumping and XCracing. The BKL is for children in Kindergartenthrough 8th grade who want to learn and havefun XC skiing - no experience necessary. Youngskiers learn technique and develop skills whiledoing things like playing tag, soccer and Frisbeeon skis! Children leave exhilarated, smiling andlooking forward to the next outing. TheMansfield Nordic Club members all ski togetherUniversity of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-Hwas well-represented in equine competitions atEastern States Exposition in West Springfield,Mass., September 21-26, with several statehorse delegates taking home top awards.Topping the list of achievements was the firstplacefinish of the Vermont 4-H horse quiz bowlteam, which won by a whopping 34 points overthe second-place winner. Team members areJessie Bachmann, Ira; Amy Blazej, Windham;Meaghan Hughes, Jericho; and KatelynPhillips, Fair Haven.The Vermont 4-H horse judging team finishedthird overall with Mariah Harding, Barre, andTiffany Couture, Colchester, earning thesecond highest overall scores in their respectivedivisions. Other team members include VictoriaMousley, Jericho, and EmiSchweikert, Underhill.Three of the four championship riders in thefour equitation classes were from Vermont: JessieBachmann, Ira; Chantel Charlebois, Jericho; andJennifer Dickinson, Colchester. ChantelCharlebois won the Equitation Championship.In the general knowledge contest for delegateswith horses, Vermont took five of the top 10placings: Jennifer Dickinson,Colchester (second); Chantel Charlebois, Jericho(seventh); Allison Bachmann, Ira (eighth); AmyBlazej, Windham (ninth); and Jessie Bachmann,Ira (tenth).In addition, 4-H’ers in the Teen Leader Division,who helped out with the show, competed inthis contest in their own division. First place wentto Jen Carp of Colchester. Victoria Mousley, Jerichoplaced fourth, Kiley Baillargeon, Colchester,placed seventh and Emi Schweikert, Underhill,came in eighth.The 4-H members also competed in fitting andshowing classes where they were evaluated onhow well they handled and presented theirhorse to its best advantage as well as the animal’sbody condition, grooming and overall appearance.Delegates with horses were divided into threegroups of English riders and one group of Westernriders for this class. Teen Leaderswere allowed to borrow another delegate’s horseto compete in their own division.Results for the fitting and showing classes are:English Division A: Caitlin Hughes, NorthChittenden (third); English Division B: KatelynPhillips, Fair Haven (second); JessieBachmann, Ira (fourth); English Division C:Meaghan Hughes, Jericho (tenth).Western Division: Allison Bachmann, Ira(third); Chantel Charlebois, Jericho (fourth); TiffanyCouture, Colchester (sixth)Teen Leader Fitting and Showmanship: KileyBaillargeon, Colchester (fourth); VictoriaMousley, Jericho (eighth)/In the English riding division, Vermont 4-H’ersplaced in classes as follows:Bridel path hack: Meaghan Hughes, Jericho(second); Mary Williams, Burlington (seventh);Jennifer Dickinson, Colchester (eighth)Command: Allison Bachmann, Ira (first);Caitlin Hughes, North Chittenden (fourth)English equatation class A: Jennifer Dickinson,Colchester (fourth); Caitlin Hughes, NorthChittenden (fourth); Class B: JessieBachmann, Ira (first); Mary Williams, Burlington(second)Class C: Meaghan Hughes, Jericho (third)English pleasure class A: Jennifer Dickinson,Colchester (third); Caitlin Hughes, NorthChittenden (fourth); Class B: MaryWilliams, Burlington (second); Class C: MeaghanHughes, Jericho (sixth)English Trail: Katelyn Phillips, Fair Haven(first); Caitlin Hughes, North Chittenden (seventh)Hunter over fences: Amy Blazej, Windham(third)Hunter under saddle: Meaghan Hughes, Jericho(fifth)State 4-H’ers also competed in Western equestrianclasses.Western equitation: Chantel Charlebois, Jericho(first); Allison Bachmann, Ira (ninth)Western handiness: Chantel Charlebois, Jericho(third); Allison Bachmann, Ira (fifth); TiffanyCouture, Colchester (ninth)Western pleasure: Tiffany Couture, Colchester(fifth)Western trail: Chantel Charlebois, Jericho(first); Allison Bachmann, Ira (eighth)Two Vermont 4-H’ers received additional recognition.Victoria Mousley, Jericho, was the recipientof the Sportsmanship Award for Vermont.Jen Carp, Colchester, was one of only two 4-Hhorse delegates from all six New England statesto be chosen as the show ringmaster.Heather Dalto, Fair Haven, and Brooke Mobbs,Colchester, also were selected to represent Vermontat Eastern States in horse show events butwere unable to participate this year.To find out more about the UVM Extension 4-H Horse Program, contact Wendy Sorrell, UVMExtension 4-H livestock educator, at (802) 656-5418 or toll-free at (800) 571-0668, ext. 2 (Vermontcalls only).on Fridays from 3:30-5:00pm December toMarch, with racers also practicing on anotherweekday (TBA). Equipment lease options available.Used equipment for sale. Scholarship program.Registration forms can be found atwww.mansfieldnordic.nensa.net. Call Donna(899-1995) or Roy (899-4499) for more info.

Mountain Gazette • October 6, 2011 www.mountaingazetteofvermont.com Page13Pride and effort are not enough asCougars fall to powerful Hartford, 50-12By Richard MindellSpecial to the Mountain GazetteTwo things were apparent in last Saturday’shomecoming loss to Hartford. One; Hartford wasclearly the best team on the field. Their playerswere significantly bigger and far more experiencedthan the MMU players. Two; despite thedifference in athleticism and experience, theMMU players played their hearts out in front ofhundreds of loyal fans and almost made a gameof it in the fourth quarter. They could have rolledover and quit. Instead they looked to their leader,senior quarterback, T. J. Wesson, who did whathe does best – throwing the football. Wessonriddled the stunned Hurricane defense and ledthe Cougars to two fourth-quarter scores, includinga spectacular touchdown run in which Wessonleaped over one Hartford defender and sidesteppedanother with a nifty move at the goalline. To their credit, the Cougars nearly playedHartford even in the second half, trading a pairof touchdowns with the Hurricanes. But in theend, Hartford’s 37-0 halftime lead was just toobig of a hill to climb, and the Hurricanes wenthome with a 50-12 victory. Clearly the better teamwon.The handwriting was on the wall the first timeHartford touched the football. After the Cougars’opening drive stalled at the Hartford 26 yard line,a Hurricane ball carrier scampered through theCougar defense for 59 yards to the Cougar 15.Two plays later and it was 6-0 Hartford. The PATmade it 7-0, just six minutes into the game. TheCougars couldn’t move the ball on their nextdrive, gaining only four yards on one set of downsand Hartford had the ball back, at their own 33yard line courtesy of an MMU punt. It took Hartfordonly one play, a 67-yard pass completion, toscore their second TD of the first quarter. ThePAT was good and with just seven minutes gonein the first quarter it was 14-0 Hartford.Things went downhill from there for MMU.The Cougars fumbled the ensuing kickoff andHartford recovered at the MMU 33 yard line.Three plays later Hartford was up, 21-0, on a 36-yard TD pass and PAT.The Cougars lost six yards on their next possessionand punted. Hartford took over on theirown 27 yard line as the first quarter ended, thenpromptly put the ball into the end zone, just aminute and a half into the second quarter, to makeit 28-0. That’s when things got crazy. On theHartford kickoff the Hurricane kicker nailed ahard lline drive right into the chest of an MMUplayer. The ball bounced into the air and landedin the arms of a Hartford player. First and tenHartford at the 50 yard line. Two minutes later itKerry Swift of Underhill, VT, is running inthe 11th annual B.A.A. Half Marathon ® presentedby Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the JimmyFund on Sunday October 9, as a member of theofficial Dana-Farber team.Swift is among more than 400 Dana-Farberrunners who are each committed to raising at least$500 for cancer care and research at the worldrenownedDana-Farber Cancer Institute.“The B.A.A. Half Marathon enables Dana-Farber runners to challenge themselves whilemaking a positive difference in the lives of adultand pediatric cancer patients worldwide,” saysJack Fultz, Dana-Farber’s training advisor and1976 Boston Marathon ® men’s champion.The 13.1 mile rolling course is an out-and-backloop that runs along the Emerald Necklace parksystem. It will begin and end in White Stadiumin Boston’s Franklin Park. The event attracts afield of 7,000 runners, including world-class athletes.The B.A.A. Half Marathon is one of three annualevents that connect the Boston Athletic Associationand Dana-Farber. The Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk is the only walk sanctionedto take place along the historic Bostonwas Hartford 35, MMU 0.Once again MMU couldn’t do anything withthe ball and punted from their own 34.As the half wore down Cougar fans noticedsomething was different. The Cougars, who hadbeen pushed around during the first half by thehard hitting Hurricanes, started to hit back. First,Andrew Young nailed a Hartford ball carrier andknocked the ball loose, only to be recovered byHartford. Then middle linebacker, Dan Hibbs,cornerback, Luke Dolan and defensive tackle,Brooks Gay, got into the action with bone-jarringtackles on a sensational goal line stand, stallingthe Hartford drive at the MMU 4 yard lineand forcing the Hurricanes to settle for a fieldgoal attempt. But Luke Dolan blocked the kickwith a superb effort and, to the delight of MMUfans and alumni, the Cougars took over on theirown 4 yard line, with less than a minute left inthe first half. Unfortunately for the inspired Cougarsand their fans, Wesson was tackled in theend zone for a safety on the next play. Hartford37, MMU 0.In the second half the Cougars played Hartfordeven. Carter Glen, Hibbs, Gay and Dolancontinued to play inspired defense and T.J.Wesson began to move the Cougars down fieldwith his accurate arm. Excluding three HailMarys at the end of the game, Wesson was 6-8for 131 yards in the second half (9-10 for 181yards and 1 TD overall). With a minute gone inthe fourth quarter Wesson hit Luke Dolan with a13-yard TD pass to put MMU on the board forthe first time this season. MMU missed the PATand Hartford led, 50-6. The Cougars got on theboard again mid-way through the fourth quarteras Wesson dazzled the faithful with as acrobatica run as one could imagine in high school football,leaving one would-be Hartford tackler graspingat the air and another looking for his shoesafter an incredible fake by Wesson at the goalline. The 7-yard TD run made it 50-12, Hartford.“That was a really good football team,” MMUHead Coach Marty Richards said after the game.“They’re the number one team in the state. Butour guys didn’t quit. We came back and we foughtas hard as we could.”Many of the MMU players were dejected afterthe game. They found little solace in the factthat Hartford will obviously be an enormous challengefor anyone who plays them this year. Butsenior Luke Dolan put it in perspective. “I thinkwe did pretty well (considering),” Dolan said.“We lost, but we’ll come back Monday morningand have a great week of practice.” Then hepaused and shook his head. “That was a greatteam.”Underhill resident running THE RACE AGAINST CANCER ®Kerry Swift is Member of the Dana-Farber Teamin the 11th Annual B.A.A. Half Marathon ®Take a group of artists from Richmond andother parts of Chittenden County, put them inthe former Williston Golf Range building next toMaple Tree Place, what do you have? You havethe Women Artists Guild of Richmond HolidayCraft Market opening on Wednesday October 12.The Holiday Craft Market is a temporary marketopening for the holiday season. The Marketwill offer distinctive and creative items for everyoneon your holiday gift list. It will also hostseveral special events including Sunday teas, andopportunities for your shopping dollars to supportthe Vermont Disaster Relief Fund, HungerFree Vermont, and Richmond and Williston FoodShelves.The Market will feature the following artists;Alyson Chase Studio, floor cloths, handbags,wallets and note cards; Carol Maguire Home,table linens, pillows and quilts; Lori Yarrow ofMarathon ® route and the Dana-Farber MarathonChallenge (DFMC) includes a team of Dana-Farber runners who participate in the BostonMarathon ® each April.Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund havepartnered with the B.A.A. in the Half Marathonfor nine years, enabling team members to raisemore than $2.6 million to fuel lifesaving discoveries.To support Swift’s run in the BAA Half Marathon,go to www.RunDanaFarber.org/BAAHalf.If you have registered to run the B.A.A. HalfMarathon and would like fundraise for Dana-Farber, please call the Dana-Farber Marathon andRunning Programs office at (617) 632-1970 or(800) 551-7036; or send an email todfrunners@dfci.harvard.edu.Dana-Farber’s B.A.A. Half Marathon team is partof Dana-Farber’s Running the Race Against Cancer® program, in which participants can run onan official Dana-Farber team, or run in any race,of any distance, in any city, while supporting thelifesaving mission of Dana-Farber Cancer Instituteand the Jimmy Fund.For more information visit RunDanaFarber.org,or call (617) 632-1970.Women Artists Guild of Richmond Holiday Craft MarketCopper Creations, copper, silver and brass jewelry;Janet Auman of Shiny Things, fused glassjewelry; Laura Hale of Found Beauty Studio, creationsusing recycled and repurposed items;Carroll Photos, photography. The market will alsoinclude works by other local artists.The Market will be open through December.It is located east of Taft Corners on Rt. 2, acrossthe street from the plaza that includes Rocky’sPizza and Artist Medium. The Women ArtistsGuild (a.k.a. WAG) Holiday Craft Market hourswill be Tuesday – Thursday 11:00 AM – 6:00PM; Friday – Saturday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM;Sunday12:00 – 4:00 PM.WAG of Richmond is a group of women artistsand crafters from Richmond and the surroundingarea formed a year ago. Contact: Mary ClaireCarroll-434-2312, mccarroll@gmavt.net.Send us your news.mtgazette@earthlink.netOffense awakens but Cougars fallto Essex in Rt. 15 RivalryBy Richard MindellSpecial to the Mountain Gazette“We’ll get there,” the MMU coaches keep tellingtheir players. “We’ll be fine.”Well, they’re almost there. Not quite, but almost.Last Saturday in the 2011 version of theRT 15 Rivalry, the MMU Cougars fell behindearly against Essex but responded with their bestoffensive effort of the season, scoring three touchdownsin an otherwise disappointing 51-19 lossto the Hornets.This time it was the defense that abandonedthe Cougars. Essex quarterback, Joey Picard,completed 23-34 pass attempts against MMU for405 yards and 8 touchdowns, including touchdownpasses of 72 and 75 yards. Despite an excellentgame by senior safety, Luke Dolan, whoseinspired play continues to be a bright spot for theCougars this season, and solid performances fromdefensive tackles, Brooks Gay and Griffin Knight,defensive ends, Paul Lavallee and Carter Glen,and linebacker, Clay Benson, Essex had littletrouble moving the ball against MMU, scoring38 points in the first half alone.When the game started it looked at first as ifthings would go differently for the Cougar defense.On the fourth play of the game Carter Glendropped the Essex quarterback for a nine-yardloss. Three plays later the Cougar ‘D’ held faston an Essex fourth and five at the MMU 16 yardline. On the ensuing play, the Cougars’ first ofthe game, Luke Dolan gained 15 yards and a firstdown behind some nifty blocking by the Cougaroffensive line. On the next play, Tyler Ducharmeran for 14 yards and another MMU first down allthe way up to the Cougar 41 yard-line. Then theroof fell in, as if another group of kids had suddenlyslipped into the uniforms of the Cougarplayers. On the next play, sophomore quarterback,Marcello Mosca, was dropped for a two-yard loss.Then the Cougars fumbled the snap and Essexrecovered the ball on the Cougar 28. Five playslater Essex scored its first TD of the afternoonon a 13-yard TD pass from Picard. It was a themethat would repeat itself throughout the game.But oh, that offense. On the next series, LukeDolan led a balanced Cougar ground game as theoffensive line continued to open gaping holes inthe Hornets’ defense. Dolan highlighted the drivewith a twenty-yard jaunt down to the Essex 19.An Essex player was charged with a face maskpenalty on the play and the Cougars had a firstand ten at the Essex 9 yard line. Another Essexpenalty moved the ball down to the 4 yard line.Tyler Ducharme ran it into the Essex end zoneon the next play. The PAT gave the Cougars thelead for the first time this season, MMU 7, Essex6.“Look at the scoreboard,” one MMU playeryelled from the throng of jubilant teammatescheering from the sideline. The player pointed tothe scoreboard as he yelled.Unfortunately, the lead didn’t hold up. Essexscored on their next possession on a 22-yard TDpass and retook the lead at 12-7. Then things wentnuts. MMU punted on their next possession andpinned Essex at their own 38 yard line. Essexthen completed two passes for 55 yards and hada first and goal at the Cougar 8, only to run intothe Jeckel-Hyde Cougar defense, led by Benson,Lavallee and Tyler Ducharme, who pushed theHornets back to the 10 and a fourth and goal.Essex finally broke through on another PicardTD pass, making it 19-7.MMU fumbled the next kickoff and Essex recoveredthe loose ball at the MMU 14 yard line.Linebacker, Josh Fitzgerald, Knight, and BrooksGay stepped up, but Picard, tossed another TDpass and Essex led 25-7 with seven minutes togo in the first half.The Cougars were unable to move the ball onthe next series and Essex took over on their own25 yard line. On their first play from scrimmage,Picard tossed a seventy five-yard TD pass to extendtheir lead to 31-7. Then the Cougar offensetook over. Tyler Ducharme (25 yards) and AdinPendris (8 yards) lead the Cougars down to theHornets 47 yard line. On the next play the offensiveline, led by tackles Griffin Knight and CoreyGarfield, guards Dylan Fletcher and Ben Lozier,and center Brooks Gay opened a huge hole forMatthew Merchant who obliged by running 47yards for the Cougars’ second TD of the afternoon.T.J. Wesson, who for the second game in a rowdazzled the Cougar faithful with an acrobatic leapover a would be tackler, scored the Cougars’ finaltouchdown of the game on a 1-yard scamperwith five minutes left in the contest. A great blockby Kyle Dunphey on a 10-yard run by Merchanton a previous rush was the key play of the drive.Despite the loss, MMU head coach, MartyRichards was still positive about his team, now0-4 in the tough Division I. “I still have faith,”Coach said. “A lot of good things happened offensively.For the first time this season we hadthe lead. We did some good things. When we putboth sides of the ball together, we’ll be fine.”

Page 14www.mountaingazetteofvermont.com Mountain Gazette • October 6, 2011Boy Scouts improve Westford cross-country trailsOn August 27, Boy Scout Troop 635 worked on a trail improvementproject behind the Westford School for the Eagle Project ofJeff Ouellette, narrowly escaping the wrath of Tropical Storm Irene.The goal of the project was to improve a low spot in the Westfordcross-country trail which tended to collect water during mud seasonand rain storms, making the area extremely muddy year round.To do this, the scouts dug drainage ditches, built a bridge, andelevated the trail. On the 27, about 20 people arrived in total tohelp out. With the approval of the school, adults at the project cutdown three Hemlock trees to use as beams in the bridge, constructedlater in the day. Simultaneously, everyone else at theNEW LISTING - BUSINESSOPPORTUNITY. Looking forsomewhere to run and own yourown business? 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Page 16www.mountaingazetteofvermont.com Mountain Gazette • October 6, 2011Citizens continued from page 1bers.”Louise explains that she and Ed feel that it isgreat to do “hands on” helping when you arephysically able to and when you have time, notonly because you are able to see the people youare helping, but also because it gives you thechance to see the strong sense of community thatexists in Jericho and Underhill. Louise has beenSt. Thomas parish’s representative to the FoodShelf for at least 10 years, having joined just afterher retirement from 30 years of working forthe welfare department. “It takes the whole communityto make the food shelf run as well as itdoes. The Boy Scouts do a tremendous amountof work, as do the other volunteers, and the generosityof people’s contributions to the box atHannaford’s is remarkable,” she reports. Shewould like for people to remember that the foodshelf needs donations all year long, and asks thatpeople be as generous throughout the year as theyare from Thanksgiving through Christmas.Louise and Ed also deliver meals on wheelsevery month, because “it really helps people stayin their homes, and gives them the social contactthat is so important.” Additionally, Ed is veryinvolved with the Knights of Columbus at St.Thomas parish. This organization not only putson the annual St. Patrick’s Day corned beef dinnerand several pancake breakfasts, they alsoprovide help to individuals and families in needin the community. Louise and Ed rode in DaveAARP continued from page 1improve livability, walkability and transportation.”Officials and residents will walk along theroads in the area, discuss strategies and possibledesigns and face challenges.Perrault said the $15,000 will be administeredby the two towns and the first phase, the workshops,must be completed within the next threemonths.“Getting this grant is really great,” saidPerrault. “Hopefully it will give us the background,the expertise and design layout, like lighting,sidewalks, bike paths and more to make thisa more social area.”He called the AARP’s grant a great catalyst.“I feared just going along and talking to ourselves,“Perrault said. “It’s been good to make resolutionsas a group and get money behind it.” Hesaid former Jericho Planner Seth Jensen “did alot to find avenues and programs. He pulled a lotof that in.”Future of the Flats (FOF) was formallylaunched last year after two forums during thewinter organized by the two towns with assistancefrom the University of Vermont’sKelley’s Model A Ford in the parade.Many thanks to Edna and Reg Anair and Louiseand Ed Mathews for all the work they do to helpmake the Jericho-Underhill community great.TakeCharge/Recharge Program. The forums centeredon getting ideas from residents and townofficials about the future of the area and on “smartdevelopment.” Although FOF was formed lessthan a year ago, discussions on improving thearea has been going on for five years.The area as been designated a Village Centerby Vermont’s Downtown Development Board.The designation provides property owners in thedistrict tax credits to repair and refurbish theirproperty. It also gives the district priority in severalstate and federal grant programs.Perrault said a series of meetings about thefuture of the area have been held since 2006 withideas offered by town officials and residents butthe AARP grant may be a major impetus to gettingsomething done. He said some residents attendingthe meetings are concerned about overdevelopment of the area. “I don’t see any threatof an explosion of development in the area,” hesaid. “There won’t be any big box stores.”The Jericho-Underhill project is only one oftwo provided grants by AARP-Vermont. Theother was to the town of Brattleboro.Trackers continued from page 1ernor Dean, authorizing licensed handlers to useleashed tracking dogs in tracking big game.“We get a lot of calls,” Tom DiPietro says. “Wetry to encourage hunters to call us early.” Accordingto DiPietro, a lot of hunters try to follow theanimal during the daylight, and call him whenthe sun goes down. “The earlier, the better,” hesays. “After 24 hours we’re less apt to find thembefore the coyotes.”DiPietro was an avid hunter himself, favoringthe bow over a rifle. He became involved in DeerSearch through his acquaintance with TimNichols from Granville, NY.Tom and his family moved to Vermont 18 yearsago, acquired his dog Musket, and the hunt wason. Tom seems to have buck fever. “I’m all set togo,” he says. But it is not entirely about tracking.“We get a call,” Tom smiles, “my wife Christieand I get a coffee and enjoy the family time.”Tom has been tracking in Vermont for 12 years.Musket has found over 156 deer in his career.Tracking dogs may be certified in Vermont,and this takes training. To train a new dog,DiPietro takes deer blood, drips it at intervalsfor a couple of hundred yards, and places a deerhide at the end of the trail. Twenty-four hourslater he brings the dog to the track. To becomecertified, the dog must be able to follow half apint of blood distributed over 1000 yards.There is a new breed of tracking dog that hasbecome a part of Tom’s arsenal, a Bavarian BloodHound. The breed is well known in Europe forits tracking abilities. “We had a hard time gettinga pup,” Tom smiles. “They are a premierhunting dog with a little more leg.” ApparentlyEuropean breeders are wary of Americans. Thehound looks like a small bloodhound, and withits size bred down so they are able to travelthrough brush better. “We are training this dog,”Tom says.” Sometimes Musket and I get prettywet through swamps and a longer legged dogwould help.”DiPietro says his group averages about one inthree deer that are tagged and dragged; Tom keepsa lot of statistical data. “Must come from my yearsworking in finance at IBM,” he chuckles. In the2010 season, the team was called out 53 timesand found 23 deer. They can account for nine othersand heard of another one to three that werenot severely wounded and lived to run anotherseason.“We take every call we have time to take,” hesays, “just because you never know.” DiPietrolikes to stay within a 45-mile radius of home.“We’ve not afraid of trying the latest technology,”he said. “We’ve tried luminal, but it is nomatch for a dog with a good nose.”Sometimes they track deer for miles, so theteam carries GPS radios that allow the supportfolks to find the tracker and the dog when thedeer is found. “We try to ask permission of everylandowner when we are out there,” he said, “andwe are not supposed to cross posted land. We arealso required by law to have our dog under controland on the leash at all times.”Tom is not just a tracker; he is an educator aswell. Each year he can be found at theSportsman’s Show giving out cards and showingan array of photos of lucky hunters and theirtagged deer. He gives presentations at huntersafety courses. DiPietro enjoys teaching folksabout tracking and has a classroom set up in thebasement of his home. He recently brought inRob Spieden from the Natural Awareness TrackingSchool, which specializes in human tracking,sign cutting, land navigation, andorienteering, and other outdoor skills.“There are not enough trackers in some partsof Vermont,” Tom informs the listener. “We havethe Champlain Valley pretty well covered.”According to The LeashedDog Trackers of Vermontfounder Tim Nichols, trackersare required to keep goodrecords and report to the stateof Vermont within 15 days afterthe close of the season.With his wife Liz and sonTravis, Nichols covers a partof New York State and in Vermont,Rutland County to theMassachusetts border.Nichols expressed his concernfor the lack of trackers in theNortheast Kingdom and theConnecticut River Valley inVermont.Nichols tracks with a 45-50 pound Black Face MountainBloodhound who is anexcellent tracker and has 57deer, three bear, a moose, andan illegally shot bobcat“finds” to his credit.This service is free butsome donations are accepted.According to Nichols, whosays, “I love it! Love it! I savemy vacation time for tracking.”He works for CVPS.“I’ve had calls from as faraway as Minnesota but Iwon’t travel. I give out informationinstead. The trackwould be cold by the time Igot there and I always ask thecaller to pay to fly me and mydog there.”Tom DiPietro can be contactedby calling 899-4479.Tom and his wife Chris havethree children – sons Dan andTom Jr. and daughter Nicole– as well as a wonderfuldaughter-in-law and now agrandson Dylan.