John Bye has lived in rural western Massachusetts for more than 30 years. In a divided time, this podcast documents his search for common ground among those who live… In These Hills.
In the second episode of In These Hills, John talks with Jeanette Horton, who has been farming and caring for people in Cummington for over fifty years. Have a listen and learn about the Red Phones, the Pageant… and her musical career!
Episode 2: Jeanette Horton
You may also listen to John’s premier episode with Christy Knox, a potter who raised a family in Cummington a few years behind John’s kids.
Next up in Episode 3: Ernie Strong
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The New Rural Advocate 
A great community project. Thank you, John
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What a great project in these times! Thank you,John.
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Thanks for this. Finally made the time to listen. Jeanette Horton was a great help to my father and mother as they aged. I believe they bought their dairy farm from Milton (Mit) Howes, my mother’s first cousin. For several years, back in the late 40s and early 50s,my father, Francis Wells, and Mit worked together and shared some items of farm equipment. Looking forward to the next episode.
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Glad you enjoyed it, Phil.
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I saw the Dump Ladies several times and they were always fun.
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