Orleans County Quests: Barton Brick

On Tuesday, July 1, Wingnut and I did our first Orleans County quest here in Barton. I am reproducing the text of the quest with Wingnut's photos. Vermont fourth graders study Vermont and local history. These quests were part of a county-wide project two years ago and published by the Stone House Museum.

Solid Rock Assembly of God Church, Barton
(formerly the United Methodist Church)

Built in Eighteen Eighty-Seven,
This "solid rock" points straight to heaven.
But, in '47, fire and flame,
Persuaded the Methodists to change its name.

Look at the church, then look to your right.
Your next destination will be in your sight.

Barton Public Library

The library was built in the twenty-seventh year,
Stories inside go from ear to ear.
This little brick building brings joy to our town,
When someone walks in, their frown turns upside down!

Historical marker in front of the library

If you follow your nose to the Chinese place,
Take your time and do not race.

Ming's House Chinese Restaurant

In the distance on your right,
The Memorial Building will be in sight.

Barton Memorial Building

This brick building, a small idea in 1923,
Became a big memorial to honor the military.
In 1929, the Seaver Block burned down.
In 1930, this was built here for the grateful town.

Gazebo on the village common

Across from the Common, our island in the street,
Look for another brick building where bankers like to meet.

Veteran's Memorial on the village common

The Bank Block

Behind the building the roalroad rides.
It was built in 1905.
if you were born in 1923,
A millionaire it could help you be.

Railroad Overpass

Go past the place where you'd mail a bill.
Turn right at School Street and head back downhill.

Barton Post Office

Look to your left and walk to your goal:
A four story building with a big flagpole.

Flagpole at Barton Academy & Graded School

In 1907 this Academy was built,
Of brick and grante — look up — does it tilt?
After sixty-nine years, the town gave permission,
For a cafeteria and gym as a needed addition.

No treasure box under the tree!

The end of the quest: a missing treasure box! We are going to notify the Quest project people about the missing box.

Musk mallow growing in the C & C parking lot.

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How We Went To See The Logger And Won $155

The Logger, Rusty DeWees (Facebook page here), was at the Barton Memorial Building for a show tonight. Amy had to drive because I have hurt my arm so badly that I cannot. Two big deer jumped into the road in front of us. Amy missed both of them.

The hot pink walls of the auditorium are gone, replaced by this tasteful brown. I think I prefer the hot pink. His comedy is, of course, irreverent and coarse but it was in fun. He insulted every group he could possibly fit into the two hour show.

Here is Rusty playing with his friend whose name I missed because of my hearing problem. But the man was a wonderful fiddler.

Rusty claims to be a drummer but played plastic clothes hangers on a chair since he had forgotten his drums. Soon after this, they held the 50-50 raffle and of all people, Amy won! That was exciting but with my bum arm, I couldn't get a photo quickly enough of her accepting the cash from the Memorial Building president.

Above, Rusty is signing the clothing of a fan who had driven in from New Hampshire. I think about 200 people attended the show at $18 a ticket.

This is a poor photograph of the painted backdrop on the Memorial Building stage. I apologize for the poor quality. It is a view of Crystal lake from the northern end. It had begun raining in the village when we left. Of course, it is snowing up here.

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Saturday and the Green Mountain Shuffle

What a wonderful weekend! After school Friday I made brownies for the movies at the library. D had told me it would be Harold and Maude and it was. Fifteen people attended. I didn't cut the brownies until after the movie because I had made them so badly this time. At home later, I bought Tea for the Tillerman from the iTunes store: I just can't get enough of that music.

On the way home, there was a female moose diagonally across the road from the house! I braked but she was just standing there watching the world.

Saturday was cold, drizzly and damp. I wanted to get the cats' annual flea treatment but bought the wrong one and I drove me back and forth from Amy and the vet getting the right one. I meandered over to the North Troy crossing to the Owl's Head Bakery for lunch in Mansonville, Que. Customs were no problem this time. In fact, the Canadian customs officer gave me directions to the bakery. On the American side when I returned, I saw the Guantanamo-type holding cages that the Americans have built at the new customs building. Four large chain link cages with barbed wire at the top. They are obviously built to hold people. It is a scar on our nation.

I had promised A's mom that I would be at the premiere of her son's film Green Mountain Shuffle at the Barton Memorial Building, so I drove back home just in time for that:

Award-winning author Michael T. Hahn's first movie is an offbeat love story set in the gorgeous mountains of Vermont. Starring Heather Fitch, Adam Desautels and Derek Campbell, and featuring music by Michael Hahn Band, Green Mountain Shuffle is an unforgettable tale of passion deceit and redemption.

A's mother, father and grandfather sat in front of us. M and her husband D sat behind me. Roger was the host and Michael Hahn introduced the film. A's mom had assured me there would be no risque scenes in the movie but there were! I don't know how she (or A's grandmother!) sat through that but they were very composed. I had a wonderful time with welcoming friends and great conversations.

Then on to the Glover store for food for supper and to Evansville for gas and a movie (A Prairie Home Companion). The day was unplanned and so pleasant! Unfortunately I didn't take my camera but I am sure I will return to the bakery and restaurants in the Eastern Townships. Jim has given me permission to photograph the Glover store. I must do that as soon as possible.

The three common mergansers that appeared Thursday are still here: 2 males and 1 female.

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