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November 24, 2012
By Lou Varricchio
newmarketpress@denpubs.com GRANVILLE — Rachael Miller of Granville was surprised to learn that she has been selected as one of six finalists for the Old Pulteney Maritime Heroes Award. Miller was nominated for the award by friends in the New England sailing community. The award, which is presented by whiskey maker Old Pulteney, is considered an honor by members of the sailing community. The award, according to the company, recognizes individuals for outstanding contributions in the sailing community. Old Pulteney is a sponsor of sailing activities in the region. In a recent news release, the award committee said that Miller was nominated for the award for “connecting and educating people of all ages on the importance of locating and removing marine debris in order to maintain a clean, safe sailing environment.” Miller, an experienced sailor, is featured on the U.S. Sailing website. She is skilled in sailing and navigating and has a special interest in the clean oceans movement. The public can also vote for Miller by visiting maritimeheroes.com. Voting ends Dec. 16 and the award winner will be announced by the first of the year. The winner will be honored at a gala event Jan. 23 during U.S. Sailing’s National Symposium in Clearwater, Fla.
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Art teacher finds a sense of wonder in homecoming By Lou Varricchio
newmarketpress@denpubs.com BRANDON — You can tell immediately that art teacher John Brodowski of the Neshobe Elementary School loves his job. But having grown up in the Brandon area—himself having been a student at both Christ the King School, the Neshobe School, and Otter Valley Union High School—this young art instructor found it challenging to return to his youthful stomping ground. “It was strange at first,” he said, “but I adapted quickly. I discovered that I owe a lot to both Neshobe and Otter Valley.” Brodowski, a member of OV’s class of 1998, received his BFA degree at Montana State University and his teaching certificate through the Upper Valley Institute. Now he teaches K-6 art at the venerable Brandon school. Brodowski said he was strongly influenced by OV art instructor Jim Samler and Neshobe art teacher Dennis Marden. “Both men inspired me to pursue the arts and to teach,” he said. “They made a considerable impact on my life for the positive. I was very honored to have been Mr. Marden’s replacement as art teacher at Neshobe when he retired.” Brodowski said Neshobe has a strong commitment to art. Its mission is to connect young students with themselves, the local community, and the world beyond. “There’s nothing like art to make all See ART TEACHER, page 8
Art teacher John Brodowski and third-grade students proudly display metal face masks made during art class at Neshobe Elementary School this semester. Photos by Lou Varricchio
Middlebury Riverfront Project to start this spring By Lou Varricchio
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Work on the Middlebury Riverfront Project is expected to start in the spring of 2013. Photo courtesy of the Historic Marble Works District
MIDDLEBURY — The Town of Middlebury is moving closer to realizing a dream—creating a manicured, landscaped parkland along its waterfront below the historic Marble Works District. Last week, landscape architect David Raphael submitted a written report about the Middlebury Riverfront Project to Middlebury Select Board members for detailed review during the coming weeks. Raphael’s plan includes all the details of the town’s riverfront landscape concept which will see the construction of walking paths, restoration of the eroded and denuded stream bank, an amphitheater-like mall, with seating for strollers and concert goers, all located on the northern bank of the Otter Creek at the Marble Works complex, a former 19th-century marble factory and cutting yard. According to Town Manager Kathleen Ramsay, permitting for the project must be finalized by the Select Board before it moves on. It now appears that the project will not begin in earnest until the spring. The contractor will hold the bid price for the project with no price increase for spring construction, according to Ramsay.
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