The following came this morning:

Someone was kind enough to pick up our blue seat cushion near the narrows as my son flipped the sailboat and was struggling to right it late yesterday afternoon. If they would phone us, I would be glad to pick it up. Mary 'Ellen Stover 684-3879.

Work Update

Danville Route 2 Project

Project: Danville FEGC 028-3(32)

WEEK OF AUGUST 1^ST, 2011

ROUTE 2- Crews will continue installing water line and storm drainage along Route 2 between Marty’s and the center of Town.

Work hours during the week on Route 2 are from 9am to 4 pm. No weekend work is scheduled at this time.

Smith Street: Crews will be installing water line on Smith Street throughout the week.

Motorists will encounter traffic delays with regard to the work on Route 2 and Smith Street. Traffic control will be present to maintain traffic flow in these areas. Motorists are encouraged to plan accordingly for delays.

Contact Francine Perkins, Public Relations Officer, FRP Enterprises, LLC with any questions or concerns with regard to this project at 802-479-6994 or for a more up to date schedule visit www.roadworkupdates.com.

Danville Route 2 Project

Project: Danville FEGC 028-3(32)

SMITH STREET ACCESS INTERRUPTION – 7/28-29/11

An excavated area on Smith Street remains open tonight which will prevent access to and from Route 2 onto Smith Street. This area is located on Smith Street between Route 2 and Melody Hill Farm and is clearly marked and protected.

Crews expect to fill this open area and open up access to Smith Street tomorrow morning (7/29/11).

Contact Francine Perkins, Public Relations Officer, FRP Enterprises, LLC with any questions or concerns with regard to this project at 802-479-6994 or for a more up to date schedule visit www.roadworkupdates.com.

We've had a couple reports about the water level today, and we reported those to Green Mountain Power, as they asked us to. The dam is operating as it should and the water level should come up, but very gradually, according to what they told us. Jason Lisai from GMP called this afternoon. He said the low water level will probably persist until we get quite a lot of rain. He said there is a lot of evaporation at this time of the year, and any rain we get is apt to sink in. Plus, GMP has to maintain a normal water flow.

We know the water is unusually shallow through the narrows between the big pond and middle pond, and around Sunken Island, so be careful when boating or using your PWC's in those areas. Check your boats that are tied up at your dock - the ropes may need to be let out or you may need to take other measures to float your boat until the water level comes back up.

The good news is, traffic is flowing pretty well through Danville today. Fred was through there several times this morning and said there were no long lines and he only waited a few minutes to get through. I guess they got the problems worked out just fine.

Aren't owls supposed to frighten other birds? This gull doesn't seem to be very afraid - looks to me like he just wants to be friends . . . or maybe he's smart enough to know a fake when he sees one.

Ted Chase just let me know he found a large section of dock floating near Sunken Island. He said it is about 20' long and 4' wide, has one leg still attached and a pipe fitting for another leg that's missing. Some of the stringers are cracked, so it may have been one that was left in during the winter and was damaged by the ice. Ted tied it temporarily to the barrel on Sunken Island - but he said he wouldn't leave it there long because we don't want the weight of the dock to move the barrel off the mark. However, it could be a serious hazard to jet skiers or boats, so if anyone has any idea who might own this piece of dock, please let them know they can retrieve it there.

For a number of years, when Bob and Theresa are at camp on vacation, we have scheduled a day to go to some place fun for a meal with them. We went to the Danville Inn one year for breakfast; we went to River Run in Plainfield for great southern cookin', last year we went to Parker Pie in West Glover for pizza, and decided to go there again this year. I have to say, we had great pizza and really enjoyed it again - none of us had been there since last year although we'd all said we'd like to go back again.

The restaurant is rustic - in Parker's Store, and directly across the road from a very large working farm - I should say, barn. The barn, with open windows, is right across the road and needless to say, when the wind is right, you get an interesting mix of pizza and barn smells . . . but that's beside the point. The food is good, and the "atmosphere" - well, unusual. The wooden picnic tables outside in back of the restaurant are slightly more weathered than last year, and at first we thought perhaps we'd hit the place on a slow day, being mid-week and all; but we were there just about noon, and by the time we left an hour or so later, it had really filled up. There were bikers, cyclists, home-town "regulars," summer folks from Parker's Pond, just down the road, and tourists - probably some folks who had found the place in the winter while on ski trips or something. Who knows. The place was busy.

We took a back road that comes out on the road to Albany, Vermont, and then went to Greensboro and on to Hardwick where Bob wanted to stop at Hall's Market (formerly Pete's). Although there was no sunshine the whole day, we enjoyed the views - that's great farm country out through there, with spectacular views in all directions.

A little before we left to go to lunch, Fred was in West Danville checking out the water level at the dam. He got some good pictures of the work being done to replace the penstock that carries water from the pond to the power plant, further down Joe's Brook. A while back much of the bank under the old penstock washed away in a big rain storm, and for some time they didn't dare let water run through the penstock for fear it would collapse. They had shored up under the old one, but now they are replacing the old wooden penstock with a steel one, like they've done from the Molly's Falls Dam on Route 2 just above Marshfield.

Here's a short slide show, first you'll see the dam and the water line that shows the level was still down at that point; then the pictures of the workers who are putting in the new steel penstock below the dam. It will go into that big round hole in that is part of the dam structure. When the power plant is making power, the flood gate is opened into the penstock and water from the pond is diverted from running over the dam into the penstock. Penstock Work











Before I sign off, I want to show you a picture Fred took of Tangeni when we visited yesterday. She was wide awake when we first got there, but soon after she was asleep again in her big sister's arms. She is changing rapidly and seems to be much more aware of people - we even saw some smiles.

The Cabot School Music Program and Middle School are proud to announce the official release of "One Day: The Global Citizen Project" A music video produced by the Cabot Middle School featuring 300 Vermont student musicians and singers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQkQ0gEhHVY

During the 2010-2011 school year Cabot Middle School students were engaged in an interdisciplinary course working towards the goal of producing a creative product that would make a difference in the world and bring joy to people.

And indeed that is what is happening. Even before its official release, we have received numerous emails from people writing us back with tears in their eyes and hope in their hearts.

Featuring over 300 student musicians and singers from across Vermont, the
primary goal of The Global Citizen Project video is to empower young
people to understand first hand that they can make a difference in the
world.

Towards that goal we have created and posted this video to support the Playing For Change Foundation's efforts in building music schools in impoverished communities. We are encouraging viewers to show their support by making a donation to the Playing For Change Foundation in the name of Cabot School's Global Citizen Project.

http://playingforchange.org/

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Brian Boyes
Cabot School Music Program
cabotarts.wordpress.com
www.cabotschool.org
bboyes@cabotschool.org

Bob and Theresa (Dimick) are vacationing at our camp this week and noticed the water level in the pond has gone down considerably in spite of last night's rain. Theresa let us know this morning and we called Green Mountain Power and talked to John Voyer. He who told us the men working on the penstock noticed late in the afternoon yesterday that the water level was lower than it was supposed to be and found there was apparently a glitch with the rubber dam. They switched the dam to manual operation last night and believe the water level has been stabilized and should be coming back up, especially with the rain we had last night. (I measured .71 in.), but John said because there are three different bodies of water, the level could be different in each of them and it will take time to level off. He would be interested in knowing of any further drop - or rise in water level in any of the ponds.
We'll keep you posted on any further developments - if any.

Jaquith Public Library August Events

Wednesday, August 3 at 6:30 p.m. - What a Wonderful World with Susie Smolen. Folksinger and storyteller, Susie Smolen will be your guide on a journey that will take us to Ghana, the West Indies, and the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee and beyond. Jaquith Public Library at 122 School St. in Marshfield. For info. call 426-3581 or e-mail: jaquithpubliclibrary@hotmail.com .

Thursday, August 4 at 6:30 p.m. – Afinque: This is a twelve person salsa band. The word Afinque (ah-feen-keh) is one of many terms used to describe the quality of rhythmic and melodic interaction in Afro Latin music, particularly Salsa. Of these terms afinque is the most important, meaning the band is locked in and tight. Our name is our aspiration.This night of music is not to be missed! Old Schoolhouse Common Gazebo in Marshfield at 122 School St. in Marshfield. For info. call 426-3581 or e-mail: jaquithpubliclibrary@hotmail.com .

Wednesday, August 10 at 6:30 p.m. –Learn an African Dance. Jordan Mensah from Shidda, the African Culture Project, and his drummers will teach the Kuku, a traditional West African dance. Shidda specializes in traditional drumming and dancing originating from West African countries. You can come to listen and watch the dancing or you can participate. All ages welcome. An ice cream celebration of the summer’s One World Many Stories will follow the program. Jaquith Public Library at 122 School St. in Marshfield. For info. call 426-3581 or e-mail: jaquithpubliclibrary@hotmail.com .

Wednesday, August 10 at 7 pm- Film: Movie: Night of the Shooting Stars.

(1982 Taviani Brothers). The night of the shooting stars is San Lorenzo’s night, August 10, at the height of the Perseid Showers, when wishes come true. The particular night of Saint Lorenzo in this film is in 1944 in Tuscany. The Americans are on their way in, the Germans are on the way out, and the fascists and Partisans, lifelong neighbors, are fighting fierce battles. Jaquith Public Library at 122 School St. in Marshfield. For info. call 426-3581 or e-mail: jaquithpubliclibrary@hotmail.com .

Thursday, August 11 at 6:30 pm- Patti Casey, Susannah Blachly, and Colin McCaffrey: When schedules allow, Susannah Blachly and Patti Casey love to perform together. Two of Vermont’s most talented and best known singer-songwriters enjoy playing venues where they can display their voices, songwriting ability and good humor. For this concert, they added Colin McCaffrey to the mix. Lending his smooth voice and string wizardry to the best music coming out of these hills, Colin McCaffrey is what the Burlington Free Press calls ” A Green Mountain treasure worth unearthing.” This trio will surely knock your socks off. Come listen to three of Vermont’s finest musicians and singers. Old Schoolhouse Common Gazebo at 122 School St. in Marshfield. For info. call 426-3581 or e-mail: jaquithpubliclibrary@hotmail.com .

*****

Michael Arnowitt’s Jazz Trio Plays at

Marshfield Summer Concert Series

The lively sounds of pianist Michael Arnowitt's jazz trio offers
colorful music, full of improvisational interplay. Joined by two of
Vermont's most outstanding musicians, drummer Caleb Bronz and bassist
Will Patton, the trio will perform a mix of tunes past and present,
including jazz based on the blues as well as various musical
traditions from the Caribbean, South America, and Europe.

The trio will perform jazz standards such as "Autumn In New York,"
Hoagy Carmichael's "Skylark," and a special new arrangement by
Michael Arnowitt of George Gershwin's "My Man's Gone Now." Other
tunes on the program include Chick Corea's exciting samba "Spain,"
Burt Bacharach's beautiful classic "Alfie," and the blues-influenced
"Cookin' At The Continental" by Horace Silver and "You Got It In Your
Soulness" by Les McCann. An unusual tune on the program will be Paul
Simon's Brazilian bossa nova "So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright," from
Simon and Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" album.

The trio will also feature original compositions by the group's
musicians. Will Patton has long been interested in French and Latin
American music. His "Charanga" is based on a Cuban musical style from
the 1930's, and his "Choro for Rachel" reflects the mix of African
and Portuguese influences in that early 1900's Brazilian musical
form. Patton has made many trips to Paris to play "gypsy jazz" and
his composition "Cafe Manouche" brings to life that upbeat music.
Pianist Michael Arnowitt has two of his own tunes on the program,
"Street Strut" and "Pirouette”.

So come and join us on Thursday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. for this exciting concert with the Michael Arnowitt Trio. You have your blanket and your snack, and friends new and old are listening with you to the music. You might even jump up and dance on the grass! During the break you can support the senior center and the library by purchasing a treat or browsing the book sale. These are nights to remember—savor each one. At the Old Schoolhouse Common in Marshfield.

For more information about this concert and the summer concert series call 802-426-3581 or e-mail jaquithpubliclibrary@hotmail.com. You can also visit our web site at wwww.marshfield.lib.vt.us.

I have some good news and some bad news - and it's all here:

For Immediate Release Contact: Rich Tetreault, Director of Program Development

July 26, 2011 802-828-2663

Danville Project to Re-Start on Wednesday

Montpelier, VT. The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) announced today that construction on the Danville Village reconstruction project will resume on Wednesday, July 27th.

“We are getting back to work on our Danville project this week,” said Richard Tetreault, VTrans Director of Program Development. The announcement comes nearly two weeks after the Agency issued a stop work order following concerns over traffic management challenges for the project.

Beginning Wednesday, project work will begin along US Route 2 east of the village green. Limited work is also expected to take place on and around the village green.

The traveling public can expect up to 10-minute delays through the project from the hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Two lanes of traffic will be open during peak times of the early morning (7:00 ~ 9:00) and late afternoon (4:00 ~ 6:00). Traffic will be managed by flaggers at each end of the work zone and where needed at driveways and side roads.

According to Tetreault, VTrans had issued the stop work order following the discovery of several unanticipated factors and traffic challenges. During the past two weeks the VTrans project team has met daily with the contractors to re-assess and redevelop a project plan and schedule, including an improved traffic management plan. VTrans has also held meetings with area residents and businesses to better understand public concerns. The contractor, Pike Industries, Inc. is being advised of the changes and will work to update their schedule of operations.

Moving forward, VTrans will also step-up its efforts to communicate with the public on project updates and activities, including hosting periodic meetings with the area residents. The meetings will include the contractor and the VTrans inspection team. “We want to make sure folks understand what the contractor’s schedule of operations will be and also provide a forum for the public to ask questions and become informed,” Director Tetreault explained.

For up-to-date information about the project please see the following website:

http://roadworkupdates.com/?page_id=698 . For answers to questions about the project or to voice concerns about the construction activities please contact Francine Perkins at 802-479-6994.

I have an idea lots of folks have enjoyed passing through Danville without being stopped, getting where you needed to in town without long waits or clanging machinery - so the bad news is that it's all starting up again. The good news is that the sooner they get back to work, the quicker it'll be over and Danville will be pretty again with a lovely Green, sidewalks and new infrastructure. Everyone hopes they have solved the problem of long traffic stops.

We were very glad to get this update on Danny Colford whose home here at the pond burned recently. He was severely burned trying to save his dog; unfortunately, his pet did not survive the fire.

Hi Jane and Fred: This is Larry Angell, a next door neighbor of Danny Colford. He stayed with us the night of the fire until his ex-wife could come down the next day and drive him home. He was treated twice at the NVRH, once on Wednesday, July 13, the day of the fire, and once that following morning. All of his keys and ID were destroyed in the fire, but he was able to get across the border anyhow. He has been staying with his son outside of Montreal and going to a burn clinic often to have his burns treated.

George Baxter talked to Danny today and Danny says that he is healing OK and that he will be going to his own home in Montreal next week. He will be down here in a couple of weeks to pick up his car which is still parked at the burned house.

Someone called me and said that they had heard that Danny was not healing well but from what he told George Baxter this afternoon, that is not true.

Hope this helps. Larry Angell 684-1113

We very much appreciate that Larry took time to send this update. I'm sure Danny's many friends in the area will be glad to know he seems to be healing well.

Is this hot weather or what? It's been too hot to blog! Not really, but I've been very busy with other things and have only tired to keep up with notices of events going on in the area. This morning I had a comment from Jack LaGue regarding those life preservers the Heberts fished out of the water a few days ago:

I think the life preservers that were found about July 15th may belong to Bill Hodgeman. I know that they recently lost a package of life preservers. I mentioned the blog post to him today and he went down to retrieve them and someone had recently claimed them. Not sure if that party thought they were abandoned or if we actually had two missing packages of life preservers floating around. In any event, if someone has them, contact Bill at 563 2370 or me at 476 4505.

I know some folks are very comfortable in this kind of weather, but it certainly isn't my preference. Our house stays pretty cool, normally, in hot weather - as long as I get the shades down on the sunny sides and keep the windows closed. We have ceiling fans throughout, and they pretty much do the job. But we were away Thursday and I completely forgot I'd left the window here in my office open and the blind was up. By the time I came in here to work at about 2 o'clock, the sun was beating on this side of the house and heat was billowing out into the rest of the house from this little room like it had a mega blower behind it. I was thinking how great it would be if it worked that well in the winter. Actually, the sun does warm this room for a short time on winter afternoons, but because of the hill out back and the sun being so low that time of the year, it doesn't last long enough to have much of an effect. We're always on the lookout for alternative energy sources - I am fascinated when I read or hear about area homes that are completely "off the grid."

I'm getting ready to experiment with thermal window quilts. The velcro I'll need came in the mail yesterday and I've done some preliminary work. I'm going to begin with one for my office. That way if I mess up something nobody else has to know.

Fred recently got a new weed whacker to mow the wet area up back near his wood piles. He was looking for a sickle or a scythe, but those are a little hard to find. He found a double-sided rig that is supposed to work like a scythe except you can cut on the back stroke as well as the forward one. I haven't tried it yet, but Fred says it works pretty well. I remember watching my father and a couple other men cutting a piece on the farm that was too wet for machinery to be used. I think there were three, or maybe four men and the first started cutting a swath and as soon as he had advanced a few feet, the second started his swath, and each one after that so they were all advancing across the field in unison, cutting a wide area all at once. It was fun to watch. I have tried using a scythe, and know it's important to have not only rhythm, but coordination between your swing and your steps. Years ago when that was the only way farmers had to cut their hay, it must have taken some stamina to swing a scythe all day.

My dad used to like using a scythe, and kept the wet area near our spring clipped, and other areas we couldn't mow otherwise. I used to like watching him sharpen the blade with a whetstone. That takes coordination, too. Came with lots of practice, like anything else, I guess. Sometimes he'd mow into a wasp nest, but the stings didn't bother him too much. He always said his skin was too tough.

Fred had an interesting experience a couple days ago. He was working in the garage and heard a "thunk" near the recycling cans. It was hot and he thought it was perhaps the cans expanding - but when he looked, there was a garter snake on top of one of the garbage cans. It was fairly small and slithered off the can before he could get to him, so we think we may have a family of snakes living in our wood pile. The snake must have been exploring in the rafters overhead and slipped off. We have miscellaneous pieces of siding and wood stored overhead - plus on the other side all my boxes of saved "stuff" like dishes, Christmas decorations, cartons, etc. The wood is piled very close to the loose boards of the overhead storage area so it would be no problem for the snake to make his way up there. Woody loves to sleep up there, so now we're suspecting he knows about the snake(s) and is perhaps "hunting" more than sleeping. I have never known him to bother a snake, but I'm sure he'd be interested if he saw one moving in the wood pile. After all, that's HIS wood pile. He took refuge there when he first came to our house, and that's how he got his name - "Woodpile."

Woody was treated to a rather long wheelbarrow ride in the driveway the other day. Fred was working with the wheelbarrow, and of course Woody hopped in, as he always does as soon as he sees one of us using it. It doesn't matter if it's got wood in it, dirt, plants, or is empty. He piles right in and sometimes we have to dump him out in order to go on with our work.

Our boathouse is nearing completion. All it needs now is siding, a door, electricity and a phone connection. Bob and Theresa will be there this week, and maybe Bob will work on it some. He likes to keep busy. He and Jamie finished the roof last week. It's looking good, and it's really nice inside. It's exactly like the old one only all new. And the windows are a little larger, and they open!

From Jan Westervelt, Cabot, Vermont:

The Cabot Ambulance Service is looking for people interested in becoming affiliated with the Cabot Emergency Ambulance Service. At right is a copy of the application for you to look at. For more information, go to one of their regular meetings held on the 4th Tuesday of each month, usually at 7 p.m., at the fire station on Main Street in Cabot.

Here is news about the "Inspired Dinners" put on at various locations to benefit the Pope Library in Danville. For those of you who are fans or who had hoped to experience one of these very popular dinners, the July 29th dinner is sold out.
Here is information on the August 27th, Latin Theme dinner:

Movie Inspiration: "Woman on Top," with Penelope Cruz.
Tentative Menu: Tropical Fruit salad, Rice and Beans, Bahia Shrimp Stew or Latin Pork, Salad, Flan, Sangria.

No word yet where it will be held, but if you are interested in attending, contact:
Henretta Splain at 563-2478, Susan Tallman at 684-3836, or, the library at 684-2256.

Chicken & Mostaccioli Dinner

Thursday, July 21 - 5:30 -7:00 pm

Cabot Church

Salad, garlic bread, sherbet/cookies, beverage.

Take out available.

$8.00 - Adults
$5.00 - Children under 12

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+Just a little reminder:
MARK SHELTON CONCERT on FRIDAY JULY 22 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
at the West Danville United Methodist Church.
+Free admission but with a free-will offering.
+Mark is a highly acclaimed performer of all kinds of music from contermporary Christian to old-fashioned gospel, to being able to successfully imitate many famous singers like Elvis, Perry Como, Ricky Nelson, Roy Orbison, Bobby Darin, etc. He has a CD out of Elvis Presley's Gospel songs, along with other CDs - available for purchase at the concert.

+Let's pack the church for this one!
+Hope to see you there!
Carol Borland

This came from this morning:

Just wanted to thank everyone who came to my rescue yesterday, after I turtled the Sunfish during a miscalculated jibe!! There was a nice man in a pontoon boat, who went to fetch Bill, who was already in route. Pam and Joe Hebert came out.....aren't they always rescuing something? And the other lady who was sailing came over and gave me the courage to try once more to right the thing, and it worked!! All in all, it wasn't a terrible experience since the water was warm, the day was beautiful, and I had lots of help. Thanks to you all, and I promise to try not to do that again!

Diane Rossi

Ok, Bill - now we know the whole story!

A couple of notices tonight -
The Heberts on Old Homestead Road have retrieved a kayak that had apparently floated away. If you are missing one, give them a call - 802-684-3655. Pam says they'll deliver!

Notice has been given that the Danville Fair will go on as usual this year, but will be set up on the school property just off Route 2. The Green just isn't going to work with all the construction going on. It will be safer and more fun at the school. The dates for the fair are August 12 and 13. Everything else, vendors, games, etc., will be about the same as any previous year except events normally held in the gazebo will be in a tent. A new company will be providing rides - Dreamland Amusements, and Ken Linsley, Danville Chamber of Commerce president says they should be better than ever.

We had a dramatic "rescue" on the pond this afternoon when a Sunfish sailboat overturned and Bill Rossi was the "on duty life guard." We don't have many details, but we do know nobody was injured. Bill was characteristically humble about his quick response. He said he waived his usual fee since the woman he "saved" was cooking spaghetti for him tonight.

I was in Cabot this afternoon. The cleanup after the May and June flash floods is looking good there. The street and sidewalk between the stores is repaired, and also the road between the garage and Willey Hall, but there is still work to be done in the back and along the side of the garage near Tim Gochey's residence. The walkway in front of Tim's will need to be redone. Most of the road over the Plain has been repaired so now cars can meet without worrying about dropping into a washout. I saw Dave Pike at the town offices and he said they are getting caught up and hope to have everything back in order very soon. His comment was, "We sure didn't need that." The first big storm on May 27th was bad enough, but then a week later we had another heavy rain that took out all the material the road crews had just used to repair the May damage. Tough year for Cabot and lots of surrounding towns.

I just had a nice comment about our fireworks display at Joe's Pond this year. The comments here on the blog are always posted at the end of whatever entry they are about, and this one is back a while, so I'm posting it here. It's always nice to know we are appreciated, and I know at least some of our JPA Board members read the blog - here is the annonymous comment:

The fireworks display at Joe's Pond was incredible this year; it seemed like the finale went on forever. Thank you to the Association for such an impressive show!

I sort of took the weekend off in order to catch up on some things, mainly a long-promised article for the North Star Monthly. Justin sent me a reminder last week, so I got to work and finished a preliminary "bones" first draft last night. This morning I read it and of course it needs major editing; but I'm having a hard time getting to it. It's called "procrastination." I've sorted through junk mail - both mine and Fred's, which causes some minor friction in our household since I find it much easier to organize his paper piles than my own - organized my closet according to colors and items (but to avoid further irritation, I left Fred's side of the closet alone), and now I'm blogging. If there isn't any interesting e-mail to answer when I finish here, I'll work on the article. But first I think I'll rearrange the living room furniture . . .

Jane,

Suddenly realized that maybe we should have an announcement of the memorial service for my mother, Kay Powell, put in the blog, in case any Joe's Ponders who missed the announcement in the Caledonian and what to go can. The memorial service is tomorrow (July 16) at 10:30 AM at the North Congregational Church in St. J. We are having a get together at Ginger's (Erdmann) camp afterwards and would love to have people stop by. Mom never wanted a service, but she did want a party, so we are trying to accommodate.

Patti

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I just had a call from Karen Gruggel Cobb at the narrows between middle pond and the big pond. They retrieved a plastic container with three life preservers in it this morning and it is presently on their dock. Karen thought it might have blown off someone's boat and it was being carried by the wind. So check to be sure you have all your equipment and if not, this may be where it is. Thanks, Karen, for letting us know about this.

Work Update

Danville Route 2 Project: Danville FEGC 028-3(32)

Friday, July 15, 2011

ROUTE 2- Work on Route 2 remains suspended. However, AOT has authorized crews to patch a trench that crosses Route 2 which was excavated earlier in the week to install piping. This work is located between Marty’s and the center of Town.

This work will take place late morning to early afternoon and will be the ONLY work performed on Route 2 today.

BLASTING: No blasting will take place on Park and Peacham as planned.

Contact Francine Perkins, Public Relations Officer, FRP Enterprises, LLC with any questions or concerns with regard to this project at 802-479-6994 or for a more up to date schedule visit www.roadworkupdates.com .

Chicken & Mostaccioli Dinner

Thursday, July 21 - 5:30 -7:00 pm

Cabot Church

Salad, garlic bread, sherbet/cookies, beverage.

Take out available.

$8.00 - Adults
$5.00 - Children under 12

We celebrated Elizabeth's birthday today, doing the usual routine of going to "99" in Littleton for a lobster roll. Then we made the usual stops at Home Depot, Walmart and finally McDonald's for something cold, usually ice cream, but today we were still feeling full from our lunch so for Elizabeth and me it was iced coffee and iced tea, and ice cream for Fred. Louise only wanted a nap.

It was Monika's birthday today, and both Louise and Elizabeth were very anxious to see the new baby, so we made a planned stop to wish Monika a "Happy Birthday," and to see our granddaughter(s). Jo-Ann was busy finishing up decorated muffins for her mom and they were lovely, with frosting letters and candles. (See right.)

Below, Elizabeth and Louise get their first glimpse of Tangeni Sierra, sound asleep in her bassinette. I think they were a little surprised when big sister Jo-Ann came in, picked up the baby and asked if they wanted to hold her, handing her off first to Elizabeth and then to Louise. Tangeni slept through being passed around until it came time for Grandma Jane to take her. Then she began to wiggle and was on the verge of waking up, so by the time Grandpa Fred got her, she was awake and complaining loudly. Next time we'll have to see to it he gets her sooner rather than later. We thought she did remarkably well to sleep through all the juggling, loud talking and laughing. When she was back in her mother's arms, she was once again content. She's learning to let grownups know when enough is enough.









Fred took this picture when we first arrived and were making introductions. Floriana has learned a few more English words which made me sorry I haven't mastered any Oshiwambo words at all. From left to right, that's Floriana, me, Elizabeth and Louise.

We had a very pleasant day, but it was a long one and tomorrow I'll have to make up for lost time. It was very nice both when we left this morning and when we came back through Danville this afternoon not to be held up anywhere. I sure hope the construction folks get things organized better than it has been through there. From the report in today's Caledonian Record, things were handled very badly yesterday when emergency vehicles were trying to get through town. Below is a notice of work plans tentatively scheduled until work on Route 2 can resume with better management of traffic. It's a difficult time for everyone concerned.