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Volume 23 Number 1 Sharing the Heart and Soul of the Community since 1989 FEBRUARY 2013

the love of middlesex pets"Rocko, enjoying the snow"

Photo submitted by Cheryl Morris

Right: Brighid

"The Barker" of McCullogh Hill Road!

Photo submitted by Lucinda Morabito

"Jack is a great addition to our family at DuBois Construction on 3 Mile Bridge Road.

He is a rescue dog, and loves to go on job sites with his dad Rae Washburn."

"The Girls of the Farm"

submitted by Cheryl Morris

"O.K. mom, isn't time to eat yet?" Dogs left to right-Trucker, Otis, Diesel and Moose! By Nancy Murphy

Mother and daughter Yellow Labs Nellie and Maizee patiently waiting for their mom Linda Jackson to take them for a walk.

Irene says,

"Flowers and sunshine....MEOW me happy."

HAVING A PET

IN YOUR LIFE IS A GIFT TO ALWAYS BE CHERISHED

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Middlesex Newspaper FEBRUARY 2013

Volume 24 No.# 1 FEBRUARY 2013

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Cindy CarlsonTown Clerk / TreasurerSelect Board AssistantTown of Middlesex5 Church StreetMiddlesex, VT 05602 (802) 223-5915 - Phone(802) 223-1298 - Fax http://middlesexvermont.org/

Please go the Middlesex Town Website at http://middlesexvermont.org/

For Town Meeting Information

Since the fall of 2011, the Rumney Facilities Committee has been working to develop a plan to address critical facilities needs at Rumney Memorial School. RMS was built in 1961 and the last substantial improvements were made over 20 years ago. This project will address critical structural and functional deficiencies, and increase safety. Over the past 15 years, the School Board has tried to manage the challenges of an aging build-ing and fluctuating student population by fixing the most immediate needs while attempting to keep the annual budget as low as possible. It is increasingly obvious that this “band-aid” approach is not an efficient use of taxpayer dollars. Because there are several serious issues with the physical building, a com-prehensive construction plan is the only option that makes sense at this time. This project will protect our town’s infrastructure investment, while creating a safer and more comfortable school and a better teaching and learning environment for all.

This past summer the School Board, using funds approved at the 2012 Town Meeting, hired the architect firm TruexCullins to lead an evaluation of the school. Throughout this process, the Facilities Workgroup has offered Rumney open-house tours and facilitated several public forums in order to solicit ideas from the Middlesex community and Rumney faculty and staff. After taking into consideration the information gathered over the past year and a half, the Facilities Workgroup is bringing a draft project to you, the Middlesex community, for review and comment. Based on your feedback, a final project proposal will be brought forward for a bond vote on May 14, 2013. The public comment period on the draft project will run through March 15th. Please make your voice heard. We welcome your ideas, and hope you will attend at least one of the following:

February 16th Community Forum (9:30 am-noon, Rumney School)Presentation of proposed project with itemized costsSmall-group discussions; please bring your ideas and questions

March 5th Community Forum (3-4 pm, Rumney School) Please join us for the hour right before Town Meeting. School Board members will also be available for conversation during post-Town Meeting dinner.

You can also see photos, take a “virtual school tour,” and learn more here:rumneyfacilities.wordpress.com

Sincere thanks to the following Community Members and Rum-ney Staff who have spent numerous hours over the past year and a half contributing to the facilities process: Dexter Lefavour, Rick Hoermann, John Krezinski, Shona McDougall, Tammy Joslyn , Paula Gosselin, Matisse Bustos-Hawkes, Mary Neville-Hood, Katy Farber, Randy Brown, Dawn McConnell, Paul Zabriskie, Susan Clark, Shaun Fielder, Julie Smart and Adam Rosen. http://www.rumney.org/

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FEBRUARY IS PET DENTAL AWARENESS

MONTH For many of us, caring for our teeth and gums is part of our daily routine. Just like you, your pets need dental care too – regular, professional care from your veterinarian and daily home care to keep your pet’s mouth healthy.

Since February is Pet Dental Awareness Month, all pets scheduled for professional dental care will receive comprehensive blood work at no charge. Blood testing is an excellent tool for evaluating systems in the body that can be affected by dental disease.

Please contact us to schedule your pet’s dentistry. February is a short month and these appointments fill up quickly!

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THE LOVE OF MIDDLESEX PETS

"Best Buddies - Odie & Oliver Bean" Submitted by proud parent's Jeff & Cheri Bean

Jane enjoys bird watching, mice catching and VPT, free-range chickens are always welcome, too! Gloria Mindel shared cutephoto with us.

This is Rye, "Best dog in the world" with "Best Granddaughter in the world!" by Pat Hoffman

4.5 month old Skippy, owned by the Scharfs, braves the cold with his make-shift "booties" created from old socks

Mishka and Moe

love DREAMING

AND SCHEMINGTOGETHER

Left - Moe is too much Rock

n' Roll Submitted by Janet Lockyer

Cody in the Montpelier July 4th Parade.

Sent in by Travis

My little dogdug a cave in the snow with her pink shovel! Did she or didn't she? Sent in my Yvonne Straus

Walking my Scotties Tamera and Peaches in Middlesex

Photo submitted by Claudine Bodin

"Feed me now!"

Submitted by Jody and Matt Dwire


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THE LOVE OF MIDDLESEX PETS

"Leah & Baxter - BEST Buds" Proudly submitted by Sonja and Doug Grahn

Daisy is the best snowshoeing partner ever! Submitted by her biggest fan, Honi Bean Barrett

Myron Dorfman and family sitting by Shady Rill Brook with the family cat Claude (sitting on the rock) on a winter day. Claude loves to take walks with the family.

Who's walking who? Kathy Moriarty manages to finally stay one step ahead of her malamute Windsor!

Shirley and Jimmy Laplant's "Calvin the Magnifient" of Shady Rill

Katie-cat gets into the x-mas wrapping paper. Photo sent in by Bob Jervis and Linda Radtke

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NEWS FROM THE MIDDLESEX HISTORICAL SOCIETY By Sarah Seidman, VP/Secretary

05659! - Did you know Middlesex once had its own zip code, even though the new zip code was never used before what was known as the “Middlesex Rural Station” was discontinued in 1966?

The meetings of the Middlesex Historical Society are always fun as well as educational, and the annual meeting on the frigid evening of 1-24-13 was no exception. The highlight, as always, was show and tell. President Patty Wiley showed a copy of the newly published Norwich town history; its authors gratefully used many of the design ideas from our book, Middlesex in the Making. Member Bob Edson had dozens of historical treats that he had found on eBay to donate to the Society. Among the items he discovered: a newspaper clipping from the grand winter carnival held at Camp Cushing (above Wrightsville Dam) by the CCC workers in 1934, a lovely Christmas card detailing the holiday dinner fed to the CCC workers in 1933 at Camp Greene (on Rt. 12 at the top of the steep hill that is the division between Montpelier and Middlesex), a photocopy of an Edward Hopper painting of the Three Mile Bridge, postcard views of Camp Cushing and Wrightsville, an ad for the Putnamville spring clothespin company, and a postcard showing a rare look at the theater curtain in the old Blanchard Block Opera House.

In addition to revealing our town’s first, last, and only zip code, Edson also gave the Society a copy of the list of all postmasters in Middlesex from 1821-1960, and all postmasters in Putnamville from 1882-1935. The Society chose Saturday, May 11, 7 p.m. at the Town Hall for their spring presentation. This will be a one-hour slide show and talk by Manny Garcia on Centra Vermont transportation industries, from Native American trails to stagecoaches, river travel, ox carts, bus lines, the I-89 interstate and small airlines. A presentation is also being developed about the Wrightsville Village area. Member and Montpelier resident Manny Garcia has gone to considerable work to photograph, resize and print maps of the buildings in Wrightsville before they were removed to construct the flood control dam. The East Montpelier Historical Society will hold a potluck and field trip at the Wrightsville picnic area beginning at 5 p.m. on June 18 and all interested historians in Middlesex are invited to attend and talk about Wrights-ville’s short history. The cover for this year’s Town Report will be a photo of the railroad station. The plan is to relocate and restore the building before its 100th birthday in 2018, and anyone willing to help save the station should save the date Thursday, March 7, 7 p.m., when the Society will meet with the Conservation Commission at the town offices to develop a plan of action. The Society re-elected Patty Wiley as President, Sarah Seidman as VP/Secretary, and Dick Alderman as Treasurer. The spring meeting will be held Thursday,May 16, 7 p.m. at the town offices and all Middlesex residents are welcome to attend.

The author Sarah Seidman's new Australian Shepherd puppy Cheerio (nickname "Rio") attending his first Middlesex Historical Society meeting.

Below: The Historic Train Station located on Rt. 2 in Middlesex is patiently waiting for Tender Loving Care....and photo of train station in its heyday courtesy Middlesex Historical Society.

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Senator Patrick Leahy of middlesex, now 3rd in line for President of the United States

Left - On December 18th, 2012, Senator Leahy of Middlesex, Vermont, was sworn in as President Pro Tempore of the Unit-ed States Senate by Vice President Joe Biden. His beautiful wife, Marcelle Leahy, looks on with pride.

With the sad news that Sen. Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, (a long-time friend and colleague of Leahy) had passed away, the longest serving Democrat now in the Senate, Patrick Leahy moved to third place in the line of presidential succession, behind Vice-President Joe Biden and House Speaker John Boehner.

As reported by msnbc, "The President Pro Tempore (or Pro Tem as the office is colloquially known) is mostly an honorary title. By tradition, the position goes to the longest serving member of the majority party. Leahy was first elected in 1974, and sworn into office Jan 3, 1975. He is the 11th longest serving senator in US history. Photo courtesy: Office of Patrick Leahy, US, Senator for Vermont,

President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate

The Eye of Senator Leahy- A front Row Seat to Hisitory at the Vermont Supreme Court in Montpelier

The Middlesex Newspaper recently attended the opening night reception and exhibit of photographs currently on display at the Vermont Supreme Court taken by our good neighbor U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy. The one-of-a-kind history making photos are on display through the end of February. "Senator Leahy has served Vermont for thirty-eight years in the nation's capital -- years that have given him a front row seat to innumerable historic events and extraordinary access to the world's most remarkable leaders and cultural icons. At every opportunity his camera was close at handto capture the moment." The Vermont Supreme Court building is open Monday-Friday 8 am - 4:30 p.m. The building is closed on all state holidays. Photos by Jeannette Wulff

Sen. Leahy explains how he came to be up close and personal with Pope John Paul, II, and was able to capture such a special photograph of him.

Above: Justice Marilyn Scoville, center, and Marcelle Leahy, right, enjoy listening to Sen. Leahy's opening remarks about his life long love affair with photography and world travel allowing him to be in the right place at the opportune time to take some amazing photos. The Senator is most always with a camera in hand, which allows him to snap away when life presents rare moments in time and space that will never be repeated in the same way again. Thank you Senator for sharing your 'eye' with us!


We'll ALWAYS Remember YOU ..

Darlene Violet Martin, 62, of Center Road, passed away in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family and friends, on Thursday evening, Dec. 13, 2012. Born in Montpelier on May 19, 1950, she was the daughter of Evelyn (Bador) Persons and the late May-nard Persons. In October 1981, Darlene married Steven K. Martin in Middlesex. Above photo of the Middlesex family farm where she and her husband Steve operated a beef, poultry, pork and maple sugaring business. Steve will carry on the family tradition of farming, though it will never be the same without his true love by his side, as seen in the above Middlesex Newspaper archived photograph of Steve and Darlene, taken at the former Camp Meade restaurant. To send online condolences please visit www.perkinsparker.com and Face-book. Above archive Photo by Neely Washington

WAYNE L. RICHARDSON - FEBRUARY 8, 1928-JANUARY 19, 2013

Wayne worked many years in farming and logging. He enjoyed working with his Wood Mizer portable sawmill and received a plaque from the company for recognition of cutting one million board feet of lumber. Wayne obtained his solo pilot's license and enjoyed his time flying and going on helicopter rides. He was a truck driver for Maxham Fur Farms, Kelly Construction, Maxham Supply Co., Maxham Animal Food Inc. and Worcester Leasing Co. and served as the road commissioner of Worces-ter. He also was a co-owner of Wayne Richardson Sand & Gravel Co. and Twin City Wells, and years ago he picked up and delivered milk. He was a member of the North Branch Grange #483 and the Worcester United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Dolly of Worcester and many chirdren and grandchildren as listed in the full obituary.Those wishing to express online condo-lences may do so at www.guareandsons.com

WORCESTER - Wayne L. Richardson, 84, of Route 12, Worcester, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in the comfort of his home.

He was born Feb. 8, 1928, in Worcester, the son of Nathan G. and Beatrice (Wood) Richardson.

He attended Worcester school and following his education, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. Wayne served during World War II in the European Theater of Operations where he served until his honorable discharge in 1949. After returning home from service, Wayne married Delphia Ovitt in 1950 and later, he married Phyllis Green in 1957. In 1976, he married Dolena Dailey in Montpelier, who survives him.

photo by Jeannette Wulff

Marilyn C. McCullough

Marilyn C. McCullough, 79, of McCullough Hill Road, passed away in the comfort of her home and family on Friday evening, Dec. 28, 2012. Born in New Haven, Conn., on Feb. 15, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Frederick W. and Marion (Piontek) Miller. On Jan. 31, 1952, she married Dwight N. McCullough Jr. in Chelsea. Dwight predeceased Marilyn on Nov. 17, 2009.To send online condolences, please visit us at www.perkinsparker.com and Facebook

TOGETHER AGAIN..... GRAINITE ETCHING OF DWIGHT AND MARILYN ON MONUMENT (above) IN THE MIDDLESEX CENTER CEMETERY WHERE MARILYN WILL BE LAID TO REST IN THE SPRING

Photo by Neely Washington

Darlene Violet Martin

DARLENE VIOLET MARTINMAY 19, 1950-DEC. 13, 2012


Musings from North Bear SwampSurvival

As I write this in late January the temperature continues to hover in the low minus single digits. And while Roger Hill promises this cold snap, too, will pass, it has certainly taken its time, and toll. Wood piles shrink at an alarming rate, and those heating with oil wait with anticipation for the next deliv-ery, and dread for the bill to follow, which it surely will.

But for our animal and bird friends an even harsher reality. The hardy, and the lucky will survive. While my wife Sue and I are certainly not “birders,” we do have a feeder hanging from a lone branch on a Maple perhaps twenty feet from the house, and our “sun” room where we can sit and witness events in the out-of-doors.

The chickadees seem to appreciate the offerings, and a few other birds I couldn’t identify. Recently, the plentiful population of red squirrels decided to take advantage as well. I was naively surprised because I thought the feeder was hung such that it would prove too difficult for these insistent critters. It proved to be no challenge at all.

So, the birds and the squirrels scrimmaged for some sort of purchase on the feeder, and access to our offering of what I call the “small groceries.” I happened to be watching this mini-competition the other day when a new player entered the scrimmage. Swooping down from across a field and then our side yard was what I can only imagine was a very large hawk; with a wing span of at least two feet.

And this bird-of-prey was not out for a Sunday drive. It was deadly serious, focused on one thing only; the red squirrel atop the feeder. Somehow the squirrel sensed its impending demise, jumped from the feeder to the Maple, and sought desperately to stay on the far side of the tree as the hawk, almost awkwardly, flew around the tree to snag its snack.

Around and about, up the tree and down, the drama continued; the squirrel energized as only pending doom can do, and the hawk not about to let the little critter escape its grasp. I was watching this drama, accompanied by Sue and Liam, our now settled-in-to-home shelter dog. It was truly amazing, adrenalin flowing, and mixed emotions as to what the final outcome might bring.

Suddenly, the squirrel leapt from the Maple and made a mad dash for the side of the house, and the shelter of Sue’s shrubs. The hawk was not about to countenance this attempted escape, and swooped in for the kill. But the squirrel somehow managed to find sweet safety, and a very despondent hawk left in disgust.

Liam insisted on going out and personally inspecting the scene, sniffing here and there looking for evidence that just maybe the hawk had succeeded, but he found none. And now every time we put Liam out his first chore is to check on the Maple and the bird feeder, and see if they need his personal attention. And, ever since this incident the birds have had the feeder to themselves; the squirrels apparently a little older, and considerably wiser.

Editor's Note: Tim Hayward and his wife Susan have lived in Middlesex, with a twelve year hiatus in Montpelier, since 1969. He is a graduate of Middlebury College, served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and has worked for then Congressman Jim Jeffords, Governor Dick Snelling and most recently served as chief of staff for Governor Jim Douglas. He represented Middlesex in the Vermont House of Representatives for one term in the 1970s. He was for many years the president of the Vermont Bankers Association. He has served on numerous boards and commissions, currently the Middlesex Budget Committee and the State Transportation Board. He is an avid hiker and enjoys "working in the woods." He and Susan have three grown children and seven grandchildren all living in Vermont.

thank you Middlesex Road Crew

for keeping our-roads safe and sound

this winter!!

Tim and Liam are best buddies

By Tim Hayward

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February 5, Tuesday - Cross-country Ski with the Green Moun-tain Club. Stowe Mountain Resort. Moderate. Various distances. Full day or half day starting at 1:30 P.M. Pass or trail fee re-quired. Contact Leader: Fred Jordan, 223-3935 for meeting time and place.

February 9, Saturday - Snowshoe with the Green Mountain Club. Montpelier. Easy. Young Adventurers Club. Contact Mike Weth-erell, 223-8493 or Lexi Shear, 229-9810 for more information.

February 10, Sunday - Cross-country Ski with the Green Moun-tain Club. Craftsbury Outdoor Center. Moderate. Length de-pends on interest and snow conditions. Join us for a day on well-groomed trails. Pass or trail fee required. Bring lunch to eat indoors. Meet at Montpelier High School. Contact Leaders: Re-idun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 for meeting time.

February 16, Saturday - Cross-country Ski with the Green Moun-tain Club. Stowe. Moderate. Various distances. Trapp Family Touring Center. Pass or trail fee required. Contact Leader: Char-lene Bohl, 229-9908 or [email protected] for meeting time and place.

February 17, Sunday - Cross-country Ski with the Green Moun-tain Club. Marshfield. Moderate. Beaver Brook Ski Area. Meet at 10:00 A.M. at Montpelier High School. Call Leaders: George Lon-genecker or Cynthia Martin, 229-9787 or [email protected].

February 21, Thursday - Cross-country Ski with the Green Moun-tain Club. Stowe Mountain Resort. Moderate. Various distances. Pass or trail fee required. Meet at 10:00 A.M. Dept. of Labor park-ing lot, Montpelier. Call Leaders: George Longenecker or Cynthia Martin 229-9787 or [email protected].

February 23, Saturday - Snowshoe with the Green Mountain Club. Stowe. Difficult. Mt. Mansfield Chin. Crampons necessary. LT to Taft Lodge, then on to the Chin. Must contact Leader: Paul DeLuca, 476-7987 or [email protected] for meet-ing time and place.February 24, Sunday - Snowshoe with the Green Mountain Club. Duxbury. Moderate. 5+/- miles round trip. Snowshoe to Montclair Glen Lodge from Couching Lion parking lot. Meet at Montpelier High School. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick, 249-0520 or [email protected] for meeting time.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS SKI STEP-UP DAY

Rena Schwartz and Eric Scharf had fun and gained skill at Ski Step-Up Day last February at U-32, sponsored by Community Connections. Look for information coming out soon on many active options for kids at Community Connections February and April break camps!

February Programs at the North Branch Nature Center

Preschool Discovery ProgramsWednesdays, February 6-20, 10:00-11:30 a.m.Fee: $5 member, $8 nonmember per child ages 3 to 5Our preschool discovery programs are a unique opportunity for families and caregivers to come and learn about the natural world together with one of NBNC's naturalists. Bring your child or young friends and enjoy nature based activities, crafts, and guided outdoor explorations! Please contact Sandal Cate at NBNC for more information or to register. February 6: "The Woodchuck's Winter" - How do we celebrate Groundhog's Day the NBNC way? We'll see how our friend Chuckie has managed to get through the long, hard winter. Did he see his shadow? February 13: "We Love our Winter Birds!" - Join us to lean about the birds that reside in our neighborhoods, fields and woods throughout the winter. We'll go out to see who's staying close by! February 20: "Presto! Change-O! Camouflage!" - Now you see them, now you don't! Bring your sharp eyes and learn to spot some secretive animals. We'll play games and other activities to learn more about nature's tricks.

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Crime Prevention Meeting held in Middlesex

Crime prevention is the attempt to reduce victimization and to deter crime and criminals. The Vermont State Police specifically wish to reduce crime, enforce the law, and maintain criminal justice for all Vermonters. It is important to learn about Crime in our Community and become pro-active by getting involved, like our community is doing.

Check out website Crimereports.com for crime data collected by state police and entered daily. Enter an address, time period and desired radius to receive current crime data. The site also has a tip link.

MOST IMPORTANTLY Secure your home and property, including cars, to prevent crimes of opportunity.

If you see something, say something. In the event of an emergency, call 911. Submit an anonymous via text, iPhone or Android app, or online.

THANKS to concerned Middlesex residents and the Vermont State Police, a crime prevention meeting was held at Rumney School on January 17th. There was a wide variety of valuable information and ideas shared on ways we might all work together to help prevent crime in our community.

Above: Lt. Paul White, Vermont State Police, Middlesex Barracks. went over Action Steps to help prevent crime in our community. Thank you!

Middlesex resident Susan Clark did a wonderful job moderating the meeting. Thank you!! Photos by Neely Washington

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Dear Readers:

Following up to a recent report from the American Veterinary Medical Association ranking Vermont #1 in the United States in Pet Ownership & Demographics, we thought it was an idea to showcase our own community's love of pets by sharing pet photographs submitted by our neighbors in the Middlesex Newspaper.

After we posted our request on the ever popular Front Porch Forum website, we were delighted to receive so many heartwarming pet photos, which we are sharing with you today.

Over the years our own extended family has had many special pets in our lives, and their memory will be cherished forever, as they were all loving members of our family.

Thank you for sharing you 'family photos' with us.. Neely & Jeannette

HAVING A PET IN YOUR LIFE IS A GIFT TO ALWAYS BE CHERISHED

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PIE TIME IS ALMOST HERE

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Last year there were so many delicious pies to choose from, we can't wait until this year!! mmm!

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TOWN MEETING DAY IS ON ITS WAY…by Susan Clark, Middlesex Town Meeting Solutions Chair

TOWN MEETING IS ON ITS WAY…

Make sure to mark your calendar to attend this year’s Town Meeting: Tuesday, March 5, Rumney School at 4:30 pm (always double-check the Town Report). At Town Meeting, you can discuss and vote on the town budget and other important local decisions, as well ask questions and voice opinions on how town government works. Plus, Town Meeting is also a nice time to shake off winter, see your neighbors, share a meal, and celebrate community.Note: This year, the Rumney School Board is taking the Town Meeting Day opportunity to offer a school tour and Community Forum from 3:00-4:00 pm, so citizens can weigh in on the upcoming (May) school bond vote; come at 3:00 if you’d like to attend this additional meeting. More information online at rumneyfacilities.wordpress.com

More details, including the full agenda (the “warning”) and town budget, will be included in your Town Report, which will be delivered soon by mail to every Middlesex household. Meanwhile, here are some reminders:

TOWN MEETING DINNEREveryone is invited to dinner directly after Town Meeting, which will be served on-site at the Rumney School. (Best guess is that it will begin between 6:30-7, but you never know with Town Meeting!) Enjoy spaghetti with your choice of topping (meat sauce made with local grass-fed beef, marinara sauce, or pesto), plus salad, homemade rolls, and a dessert buffet. Suggested donation: $8 for adults, $4 for kids under age 12. The dinner will benefit the Middlesex Food Shelf.

Potluck dessert! Want to help? If you can make your favorite dessert for the smorgasbord please contact Liz Scharf, 223-9189, [email protected].

Donation boxes will also be available if you’d like to make a non-perishable donation to the Middlesex Food Shelf.

CHILD CARE Child care will be available for town meeting at the Rumney School until 7:30 p.m. (or until town meeting is over—whichever comes first). Pre-registration is required; be sure to reserve a spot before the mid-winter school break (by Friday, 2/22). For more information, please contact James Chartrand, Community Connections Coordinator, 223-5429 x 322 or email [email protected]. Details will also be available on the Community Connections section of the Rumney website, www.rumney.org.

KIDS ARE WELCOME AT TOWN MEETINGWhen you talk with Vermont leaders, they will often tell you that they first became interested in politics by attending their town meeting as a child. Well-behaved children who would like to see democracy in action are of course welcome to sit with their families at town meeting.

PARTICIPATING FROM AFARThe Town Meeting Solutions Committee will once again provide access to the town meeting to those who, due to physical limitations, cannot attend the meeting (for example, those who are mobility-impaired or abroad in the military). With a mix of internet and phone technologies, these voters can hear, see, and speak at the meeting, and participate in voice votes and hand votes. If you know someone who would like to participate in the Middlesex Town Meeting from a remote location, please contact Lauri Scharf, Remote Town Meeting Participation task force, 223-9189, [email protected].

QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW IT WORKS?Please pick up a copy of the Middlesex Operator’s Manual at the Town Clerk’s office or at Rumney School. Here, you’ll find information on Robert’s Rules of Order, how to get an item on the warning, how voting works, and other elements of democracy. But the most important thing to know is: everyone in Middlesex is welcome at town meeting, and if you have a question, just raise your hand and ask.

IF YOU NEED A RIDE…The Solutions Committee will be glad to coordinate transportation to and from Town Meeting for any Middlesex voters needing a ride. Please contact Dave Shepard, 229-1744.

SETTING UP AND BREAKING DOWNThe Town Clerk could use a few strong backs (and some pick-up trucks!) to bring the voting booths and chairs from Town Hall to Rumney School before Town Meeting, and bring them back afterwards. If you can help, please contact Cindy Carlson (223-5915).

SUGGESTIONS OR IDEAS?We’re looking forward to another vibrant and interesting Middlesex Town Meeting. If you have any suggestions, please contact Susan Clark, Town Meeting Solutions Committee Chair, 223-5824, email [email protected].

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MARCH 5TH, 2013

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