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Vol. 4 No. 41 • October 17, 2012
Community News, Sports, Arts, Entertainment and Food for Rutland and Southern Vermont
Dalai Lama makes visit to Vermont By Lou Varricchio
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MIDDLEBURY — More than 2,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members gathered on the Middlebury College campus Oct. 12-13 to catch a glimpse of the Dalai Lama. The Dalai Lama is the head monk of the Gelugpa lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. The 77-yearold Tibetan holy man made two appearances at the college’s Nelson Arena. The popular Buddhist holy man was on campus to present two talks titled, “Finding Common Ground: Ethics for a Whole World”. It was the Buddhist’s third visit to the campus. Born Lhamo Dondrub in 1935, the 14th Dalai Lama was clad in a maroon monk’s robe for most of his visit. He was in good spirits although his English was clipped and difficult to understand; his patient, multilingual translator— Thupten Jinpa—was at his side to help him with difficult American phrases and spiritual pronunciamentoes. On campus, the aging holy man was greeted by college President Ron Liebowitz and Rev. Laurel E. Jordan, the college chaplain. The Dalai Lama also met with U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D) Oct. 13. The Nobel Peace Prize winner ’s on-campus message was summed up through one quote repeated during both days of his visit: ”Compassion is a sign of strength, a sign of confidence, and anger is a sign of weakness. Tolerance and forgiveness—these are the signs of strength.” Students applauded when the Dalai Lama— who believes he is an ancient, reincarnated bodhisattva—sported a Middlebury College-logo sun visor during part of his first talk. See DALAI LAMA, page 7
Castle Hill Resort tops in Ludlow chili cook-off By Glenn Heitsmith
newmarketpress@denpubs.com LUDLOW — Alphonse Harris proved that “The Fonz Rules” and earned top accolades at the 22nd Annual Rotary Chili Cook Off last weekend. The Castle Hill Resort chef ’s creation blasted competitors with both barrels, taking home People’s Choice “First Prize” and Judge’s Choice “Best in Show” awards. “Chef Fonz Castle Hill Resort Chili,” received 105 votes, nearly twice as many as second place finisher “Loco Bueno,” which got 57 votes. “Loco Bueno,” created by Ian Bruso and John Foreman, also was took home the Judge’s Choice “Team Spirit” award. Harris Family Chili, cooked by Rotarian Tom Harris, garnered 52 votes from the tasting public, for a strong third place showing. Harris is not related to Chef Fonz, who hails from St. John, USVI and has cooked at Castle Hill for as long as anyone can remember. The Judge’s Choice “Spiciest” award went to “Mr. Darcy’s Bar and Grill,” an event newcomer and Ludlow’s newest restaurant. This year ’s chili cook-off judges were Richard Harrison, LFD Chief (Ret.) of Ludlow, Cavendish Elementary School Principal George Thompson and Richard North, Black River Valley Senior Center executive director, of Tyson (Plymouth). See CHILI, page 7
Alphonse Harris proved that “The Fonz Rules” and earned top accolades at the 22nd Annual Rotary Chili Cook Off last weekend. The Castle Hill Resort chef’s creation blasted competitors with both barrels, taking home People’s Choice “First Prize” and Judge’s Choice “Best in Show” awards. Photo by Don Dill
SHS Empty Bowl Dinner raises funds for food shelf By Lou Varricchio
newmarketpress@denpubs.com SPRINGFIELD — Springfield High School Arts Academy and River Valley Technical Center Culinary Program will present the Fifth Annual Empty Bowl Dinner, Nov. 7, 5-7 p.m. in the Springfield High School Cafeteria. The dinner menu includes soup, salad, bread and beverage. Prices are $7 for the meal alone and $20 for the meal with a handcrafted ceramic bowl. An art exhibit, musical serenade, pottery and craft sale, dessert bar, held at 7 p.m., includes the SHS the Chorus, Madrigal singers, convert band, and wind ensemble in the auditorium. All proceeds will benefit the Springfield Family Center Food Shelf and the Springfield Art and Historical Society.
Kelsi Howard. a junior at SHS, helped craft handmade bowls for the SHS and River Valley Tech Empty Bowl Dinner. Photo provided
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