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September 29, 2012
‘Family Trade’ series shot in Addison Co. Gardner Stone featured
By Lou Varricchio
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Chet Ketcham
Chet Ketcham: 1927-2012 By Lou Varricchio
newmarketpress@denpubs.com M I D D L E B U RY — Ve r mont attorney Chet Ketcham died Sept. 16. He was a resident of the Ledges in Middlebury. Ketcham was born Dec. 6, 1927, the son of Olin and Ruth Ketcham. He attended elementary school in Salisbury and graduated Brandon High School in 1945. He attended the University of vermont and Yale University Law School. He worked as a law clerk for U.S. District Court Judge Ernest W. Gibson and later worked with Attorney Ralph Meaker in Waterbury. He later worked for the Wick, Dinse and Allen law firm in Burlington. During the 1960s, Ketcham was appointed by Gov. Phil Hoff (D) as Vermont Deputy Attorney General. After serving as deputy general, Ketcham was employed by the law firm of Underwood and Lynch. In 1974, Ketcham served in the Vermont State Legislature where he was chairman of the Judicial Committee. From 1990 to 1998, Ketcham served as an Addison County probate judge Ketcham’s book, titled “Nonsense, No Nonsense and Other Things,” tells the story of his life and the Vermont judicial system.
MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury businessman Gardner Stone and his family are about to make their Hollywood debut. Stone, who owns G. Stone Motors in Middlebury, is appearing in eight episodes of the upcoming GSN (Game Show Network) television series, titled “Family Trade.” The new series will follow Stone around the area as he barters for business. The series is being produced by Rogue State Productions for Lionsgate, the series producer. The television production crew—producers, technicians, and a makeup artist—will be in Addison County during the coming week. Stone got the attention of GSN executives when they learned that he doesn't always take credit or cash when selling autos and trucks. Stone said he has taken everything from pigs and pool tables to cowboy boots and pizzas in barter. “People in Vermont are amazing. No one barters like what Stone does much anymore. It’s 2012,” said Eli Frankel, executive producer for Rogue State. “This is a very unique place. We’re enjoying being here.” Frankel, with co-executive producer Mikey McManus and crew, recorded See TV CREW, page 7
The production crew of the Game Show Network’s “Family Trade” are in Addison County this month to shoot eight episodes of the first season of “Family Trade”. Rita Glidden (in pink blouse), owner of Thread Connections in Middlebury, is pictured in one of the episodes. Executive Producers Eli Frankel and Mickey McManus are also pictured. Photo by Lou Varricchio
College prepares for historic visit by Dalai Lama By Lou Varricchio
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The Dalai Lama will visit Middlebury College Oct. 12-13. Security will be tight and restrictions are in place for attendees. Photo by Luca Galuzzi with permission
MIDDLEBURY — Revered by millions of Buddhists and non Buddhists alike, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, 77, is scheduled to visit Middlebury College Oct. 12-13. The unprecedented highlevel visit to Middlebury has prompted tighter than normal security and guest restriction. And the holy man’s appearances on campus will not be free. In advance of next month’s visit, the campus is holding several public events to commemorate the historic visit. The first event to preceed the Dalai Lama’s visit was the Sept. 12 screening of the film “Kundun,” directed by Martin Scorsese. Then, on Sept. 20, Professor Cynthia Packert presented a discussion, titled “Portraits of Compassion: Images of Lamas in Tibetan Art,” at McCardell Bicentennial Hall. And this Sunday, Sept. 30, Tenzin Ngawang, a mas-
ter of Tibetan music and dance, will conduct workshops and perform. Following Ngawang’s sessions, the documentary film “Buddha Prince Backstage” will be screened in Dana Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.. Beginning less than two weeks before the visit, on Oct. 1, Markell Kiefer and Tyson Lien, college alumni and the creative talent associated with the “Buddha Prince Backstage” film, noon to 2 p.m. , will discuss the making of the documentary. Next, on Oct. 5, Religion Professor William Waldron will discusss the role of the Dalai Lama. His “What Is a Dalai Lama and Who is the 14th Dalai Lama? The Buddhist Historical Context” talk starts at 12:15 p.m. in Dana Auditorium. Following Waldron’s talk is a screening of the film, “The Fire Inside: Place, Passion and Primacy of Nature,” co-produced by Rebecca Kneale Gould, associate professor of religion. The screening will be at 7 p.m. in Room 229 of the Axinn Center. See DALAI LAMA, page 7