We came to Vermont 36 years ago when George was appointed to serve as pastor of the United Methodist churches in Middlebury, East Middlebury and Ripton. We loved this area and the people here. We found Ripton to be a very special place, a unique community. We made many good friends in Ripton, some of whom have passed on, but many with whom we stay in touch. We were away for another appointment for 12 years until we fulfilled our goal of moving back here when we retired in 2001. In the first years we were he … (read more)