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The first annual 4-H Family Fun Day was held last Saturday, October 8, at Saddle Up Stables, in Johnson. Family members of all ages enjoyed the many games including the Lifesaver pass, where two teams competed to pass a Lifesaver down the line, toothpick-to-toothpick. Here brothers Justin and Travis Foster, ages 17 and 11, attempt a hand-off while their mother (and 4-H leader) Vicki Foster cheers them on. Noyes photo

Selectboard to Interview for Paige Seat Monday
by Amy Kolb Noyes
MORRISVILLE The Morristown Selectboard plans to hold interviews on Monday, October 17, with people interested in being appointed to the board. Selectman Jim Paige, with less than six months left in his term, decided to step down last month. While Paige has not issued an official statement, he told his fellow selectmen he no longer had the time he felt necessary to dedicate to the job. With budget time fast approaching, the Morristown board is looking to fill the vacancy as soon as possible. Continued on Page 2

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Money for Terrill Gorge Purchase
by Amy Kolb Noyes
MORRISVILLE If all goes as planned, the Vermont River Conservancy will have purchased the Stagecoach Road access to Terrill Gorge by the end of this month. VRC will then turn ownership of the wooded 10.1 acre parcel over
to the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife, thus preserving public access to the popular swimming hole and to fishing waters on Kenfield Brook. VRC, at the request of the Morristown Conservation Commission and others, and with the support of the selectboard, initiated a fundraising campaign to purchase the parcel from a pair of Stowe-based developers. The developers, operating as Kenfield Brook Properties LLC, planned to subdivide the wooded parcel into three house lots. Kenfield Brook Properties also has a proposal before the Morristown Development Review Board to subdivide the neighboring 12 acre field into six house lots. A DRB decision on that subdivision application is expected this week. Continued on Page 2

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Risky Chase!
by Alicia Morissette
HYDE PARK On page three of the October 6 issue of the News & Citizen, a short description of Brook Stotesbury¹s alleged assault of a camp owner was printed. However, now, more detailed police and witness affidavits are available. Continued on Page 2

Backroads Studies for East Elmore, Wolcott
by Amy Kolb Noyes
ELMORE East Elmore has seen many new houses tucked among its trees in recent years. What was once mostly woods is now home to an increasing number of Elmore residents. Along with the new homesteads has come increased traffic on the back roads, including Symonds Mill Road, East Elmore Road and the very steep Brown Hill Road. Continued on Page 2

Elmore Students Ship Supplies to Iraqi School
by Amy Kolb Noyes
ELMORE An interview published with a Vermont soldier home on leave led to a lesson in weighing, tallying, letter writing and compassion at the Elmore Lake School. Last Wednesday, October 8, first through third graders in Elmore packed up and mailed out their first shipment of school supplies destined for children in Iraq.
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Break-in at DJs
by Alicia Morissette
JOHNSON On Tuesday, October 4, just before midnight, DJ¹s Corner Store & Deli was broken into by unknown individuals. Fortunately, nothing was stolen due to the excellent alarm and surveillance systems in the store.
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