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VERGENNES—Rep. Diane Lanpher, who represents the city of Vergennes as well as the towns of Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, and Waltham in the Vermont Rep. Diane House of Lanpher Representatives, last week announced that she will be seeking a second term in the Vermont House. “During my first term, I’ve worked hard to represent the interests of the people in my district, and I look forward to continuing that work. I’m especially proud of my work on the Champlain Bridge.” As a member of the House Transportation Committee, Rep. Lanpher played a critical leadership role in securing the funds to rebuild the bridge, and in providing $800,000 in financial assistance to businesses adversely affected by the bridge closure. “If I am re-elected, I plan to continue my work on transportation issues, working to fix and rebuild Vermont’s roads and bridges. I also intend to make sure that the Lake Champlain Bridge is built on time, and on budget,” she said. During this past legislative session, Lanpher supported the jobs bill and a bill to help business with high credit card fees. Lanpher said she made good on her pledge not to raise any broad-based taxes by supporting a bill that reduced the education property tax rate. She also said she supported a bill that protects the parental rights of members of our military who are absent from their children’s lives because of orders. Lanpher supported a renewable energy law and supports more affordable energy.
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It’s Déjà vu all over again at the Town Hall Theater MIDDLEBURY—The three days of peace, free love and rock-and-roll that came to define part of a generation are coming to Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater, as “Middlebury Does Woodstock” recreates the most famous rock concert of all time. “Middlebury Does Woodstock” follows two similar concerts that were smash hits for the theater. It started with “Middlebury Does Motown”, which played to sold-out houses and had the audience literally dancing in the aisles. Then came “Middlebury Does the History of Rock-and-Roll”, which not only sold out the theater but played later that year at Middlebury’s Festival-on-the-Green. “The key to these concerts is the local angle,” said THT executive director Douglas Anderson. “We put together a great band, headed by Chuck Miller, and then find people in the community to sing these great tunes.” Anderson believes that inside everyone is a rock star trying to get out. “It’s amazing. Someone like Deb Tier, who’s a teacher by day, comes out and does Tina Turner so well you can’t quite believe your ears. You think, well, this woman could’ve had a professional career. And there are many people like that in the area,” he said. Featured in this year ’s production are Don Arnold, Deb Brisson, Tony Cacciatore, Kendra Gratton, Leigh Guptill, Deb Tier, and Sam Trudel, who will also M.C. They’ll be singing the music of Joan Baez, The Who, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Joe Cocker, Janis Joplin, Sly and the Family Stone, and many more artists who played the fabled concert. Middlebury Does Woodstock will play three nights only: ThursdaySaturday, June 17-19, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $17, and may be purchased at www.townhalltheater.org, 802-382-9222, at the THT Box Office (Mon-Sun, noon-5 p.m.) or at the door, if available.
Feelin’ Alright: Leigh Gutpill channels Joe Cocker, Sly Stone and other rock stars in Middlebury Does Woodstock at Town Hall Theater, June 17-19, 8 pm. Tickets: 802-382-9222 or at the THT Box Office.
‘We’re coming Father Abra’am’: Vermont in the Civil War By Lou Varricchio newmarketpress@denpubs.com RUTLAND—When he’s not marketing the City of Rutland via his position at the Downtown Rutland Partnership, author and historian Don Wickman is perfectly content to research the role of Vermont and Vermonters in the U.S. Civil War. He also teaches a popular course in American history at the Community College of Vermont in Rutland. Local interest in the Civil War is unwavering, according to Wickman. In Vermont, many residents are fascinated by the state’s outstanding service in the war and its high casualty rate —15 percent died as the result of combat and disease, a staggering figure. “Many people alive today
have direct ties to the Civil War era,” he said. “Also, Civil War photographs keep this moment in history alive and vibrant.” Wickman has written and edited several books about the Green Mountain State’s role in the War Between the States. His most recent book reveals the daily lives of Vermont’s soldiers, and in some cases, exposes the provincialism and cultural prejudices of men who hailed from hardscrabble farms. Wickman’s latest book, “We Are Coming Father Abra’am: The 9th Vermont Volunteer Infantry 1862-1865, Patriots”, lets the Vermont soldiers do the talking through personal letters home as well as more formal letters to the editor that appeared in local newspapers. The 9th Vermont Regiment
The Vermont 9th Infantry enters Richmond with other U.S. troops in April 1865.
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