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Roger shared his memories of growing up in Brookline. His ancestry dates back to Jonathan Parks, an original settler of Newfane. Roger described his career in agriculture and economics, including working for Senator Jeffords in Washington D.C. and…

Roy's family moved to Newfane in 1919 when he was seven years old. He tells about growing up in "the Union district" where his father started a farm. He tells entertaining stories including a summer job as a laborer on the paving of Route 30 from…

Sandy describes growing up in Newfane Village before it was "discovered" after I-91 was constructed. She tells stories of the Newfane School, participating in plays at Mr. Field's theatre, working in the telephone exchange, and meeting her…

Sandy picks up her story where she marries Richard Dowley after high school graduation. They work the family farm on River Road until they finally get out of the dairy business and sell the farm. Sandy works at the Book Press until she is elected…

Seena Karen Rasmussen Drapala shares her memories of Billy Flint, including Billy's days of running Camp Hobby Hill in Newfane. Seena discusses the Danish sisterhood of Schenectady, NY and how both her grandmothers knew Billy, as well as Seena's…

Stephan Morse spoke about growing up in Newfane and his connection to the local Newfane Store owned by his family. Stephan's political path included local seats as well as state government including Speaker of the Vermont House, the youngest in the…

Thom discusses growing up in Newfane Village, working at the Newfane Inn and learning the restaurant business from Chef Rene Chardaine, who later opened the Four Columns Inn. He remembers Budd and Don Kent, the postmaster and mailman who were also…

Interview with Dr. Timothy Shafer, who discusses working for more than 30 years as a medical doctor in a small rural practice in Vermont.

Toni Powling shares stories about gatherings with her large multi-generational family and about her busy southern Vermont firewood business. She speaks of her experiences hunting, her love of cooking and baking, and changes over time on Timson Hill.

Tracy Berchi discusses how she became a massage therapist, what she loves about living in Newfane, Vermont, how she was impacted by Hurricane Irene, and how the coronavirus has impacted her business.