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Tuesday December 5, 2006

Domestic Violence Not a Dispute

   I would like to comment on the language that is used in the media.  Language is a powerful tool, and in accurate reporting language matters.  I appreciate every thing everyone goes through to get the news to us, and done so objectively.  I understand that in reporting news you need to be neutral.  The media is a very powerful tool that millions listen to and read.  While the words domestic dispute sounds objective, I feel it is deceiving.  A dispute is an argument between couples, of equal power, that don’t agree on something.  It is a healthy part of a relationship.  Disputes do not become news, nor do they become abusive or deadly.  It is being reported the murder-suicide in Lyndonville was a dispute.  This is violence, women who are being beaten and killed don’t have a say in the argument; or even in their lives.  The mere word dispute minimizes the action; it makes domestic violence sound not so bad.  What’s the message we are sending to our children.  I would like to think that together we can educate the community, and the media could choose different language, and these cases could be more accurately reported.  Please receive this as an educational opportunity.  The state domestic violence hotline number is 1-800-228-7395 or (1-800-ABUSE95).

In Search of the Truth

   This letter is directed to the Salisbury gang of 27.  Twenty-seven individuals who shroud themselves under the role of a very official sounding committee.  The Committee for Truth and Justice in Salisbury Government.  You have been free in naming names and making accusations but remain anonymous.  Why is this so?  If you speak the truth, then you have nothing to hide.  If your work is not worth putting your name on and accepting public criticism both favorable and unfavorable, then it is not worth public consideration.  No constructive results can be achieved when you hide your identity and send your letter to selected townspeople.  Your letter is meaningless.

Middlebury Tiger Football Thanks Community

   Middlebury Tiger Football success is built upon a community of help and support.             We wish to express sincere thanks to all the following:

   American Legion Color Guard: David Brookman, Joe DeGray, Phil Bussier, Billy Charron, Jake Emmons and Dick Bullock- Chain Gang: Mark Laframboise, John Laframboise, Tim Laframboise and Roger Lussier- JV & Freshman Chain Gang: Mark Laframboise, John Laframboise, Earl Audet, John Fuller, and Jon Ashley-Staging for Away Games: Craig Burnham, Leonard Barrett and Denny Burnham

Bus Driver: Wayne Smith-Equipment Van Driver: Craig Burnham-General Managers: Leonard Barrett and Craig Burnham (sideline coordination, headsets and general organization)- Trainers: Don McIntosh and Teia Christiansen-Sports Medicine Consultant: Dr. Ben Rosenberg-Water Boys: Trevor Emilo, Oakley Gordon-

Ball Boy: Sam Smith-Game Statistics:  Dave Sears-Honorary Game Coach for Homecoming: Dr. Ray Collins-Varsity Program Sales: Chairperson, Tina Quenneville-Middlebury Volunteer Ambulance Association (MVAA)-Middlebury Union High School Band, Anne Severy, Director-Player Dinners before Saturday Games:  Shelley Harrison and Michele Fleming-Post Game Meal for Away Games: Shelley Harrison and Randy Fleming-Steve's Park Diner: Serving, “Breakfast for Champions”, Steve Dow-Fire and Ice Restaurant Senior Player Dinner:  Dale Goddard and Cindy Smith-9 and 0 Regular Season Dinner at Fire and Ice:  Tom Pepin-“J.P. Carrara Player of the Game” award: Mr. & Mrs. Paul Carrara-Perks for the “Player of the Game”: 20 inch grinder from Greg's Meat Market, owner Greg Wry.- MUHS Scouting: Tom Jessup, Carl Ciemniewski, and Paul Cherrier-Desabrais Laundry & Dry Cleaning: Lucie (Desabrais) & Steve Noble: Hundreds of pounds of laundry cleaned, folded and sorted all “gratis”- Main Street Stationery:  Printing the game program, Greg Tomb,- WFAD Radio: Dick Bullock and Jim Laberge- Addison Independent: Andy Kirkaldy and Trent Campbell-MCTV: Bob Chatfield and Jerry Germain-Valley Voice: Mike Cameron-Addison Eagle: Fred Pockette-Field Crew: Wayne Smith, Leonard & Linda Barrett, John Langfeldt, Craig Burnham, Bill Rathbun, “First Lady” Dorothy Douglas, Paul Deering,  Eric Denu,  Pete and Deb James,  John Laframboise, Mark Laframboise, Earl Audet, Janelle Ashley, George, Yvette & Travis Whittemore, Pat Shaw, Jim Harrison, Loran McNally, Randy Fleming, and Ric Mackey

   Moral Support for the Coaches: Harley, Rebecca, Gus and Jody Brakeley, Patti Brakeley and Marie Sperry; Sam, Lilia, Phoebe and Beth Smith; Jennifer Nuceder; Hilda Burnham; Krista and Lorraine Paquette; Tyler, Mallory and Deb James;

   Friends of Middlebury Football (FOMF), especially President, Leonard and Linda Barrett; Secretary, Janelle Ashley and Treasurer, Yvette Whittemore-Food Booth: Organized by Linda Barrett; First Mate, Charlene Barrett-Pratt's Store: Supplies for the food booth-50:50 Drawing: Organized by Tina Quenneville-Players' Raffle: Brian Sperry-Hubie Wagner Award fund raising “Home Game Bonanza”: Leonard & Linda Barrett, Pete Mackey-Varsity Program Production: Brian Sperry (senior and team pictures); Deb James (ads), Gus, Jody & Peter Brakeley and Carl Ciemniewski, layout-Game Announcer: “The Voice of Tiger Football”, Wayne Smith;   Spotter,  Joe Adams-Tiger Posters & Banners: Shelley Harrison, Lise Fifield, Kim Betourney, the MUHS Dance and Field Hockey teams-Game Clock: Brian Sperry and Rick Ramsey-Game Films: Gene DeLorenzo, Wayne Smith and Amy Smith-

Flag Football Program: Recreation Department Director: Tom Anderson; Assistants: Rick Hurteau, Bruce Paquin-Flag Football Coaches 4th, 5th and 6th grade: Richard Audet and Wally Robinson; Grover Usilton and Brian Gill; Charlie Messenger and Glen Peck; David McCluskey and Todd Desabrais-Flag Football Coaches 7th and 8th grade: Jed Malcolm and Paris Rinder-Goddard; Tom Hobbs and Jon Sagendorf; Jim Foley and Earl Audet-Referees: Rick Hurteau, Laurent Lussier, Adam Racine, Scott Selleck, Tyler McNally, JJ Mackey, David Porter, Lance Robinson-Football Banquet: American Legion Post 27, host-Hosts for Division I Semi-Final Game: Mt. Abraham Union High School-Memory Book: Shelley Harrison-School Administrators: Superintendent, Lee Sease; Principal, William Lawson; Assistant Principal, Catherine Dieman; Activities Director, Sean Farrell; Assistant to the Activities Director Nancy Raymond

   To all parents, fans, community supporters, and the many folks we have neglected to mention,

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