Chester Selectboard Approves Yosemite Feasibility Study; Announces Town Manager Retirement

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BY SHARON HUNTLEY concern with making a deci- Chester Historic Preservation go forward,” she said. The Vermont Journal sion now for that reason. Committee member Lillian Jonynas and Lee Gustafson Part of the issue is the in- Willis had suggested in prior both expressed concerns on CHESTER, Vt. – The Chester creased need to pump the tank meetings moving forward with spending $12,000 on a study Selectboard began their meet- that services the information a feasibility study in order to versus on real repairs when ing Wednesday, Aug. 21 with group. To date, the tank has provide the necessary infor- they’ve seen other buildings a tour of the Academy Build- been pumped out nine times mation and allow for the town that need repairs, specifically ing in downtown Chester. The versus the projected two or to resubmit an application for the Academy Building that building is currently occupied three times per year they had a Historic Preservation Grant they had just toured. mainly by the Chester Histori- planned and budgeted for. that would assist in structural After continued discussion cal Society. There is also a room As the Selectboard consid- repair of the building. The on both sides, the issue went that contains Chester Alumni ers future usage of the Acad- cost of the feasibility study is to a vote and the decision was Association material. The CHS emy Building, they decided $12,000. The Historic Pres- made to green light the feasi- 15-year contract is coming up to keep the system status quo ervation Grant is a matching bility study for the Yosemite for renewal in 2020 and the while they determine how they $20,000 grant, which would building, using the funds in Selectboard is considering ad- might be able to use those rest- require the town to also com- the Historical Facility Mainte- ditional uses for the building room facilities. mit $20,000 on the project for a nance budget, by a vote of 3 to in addition to CHS. There has Holden also said that the total of $40,000 to be spent on 2. Heather Chase, Ben Whalen, also been talk of tapping into town did not have the time to renovations. and Leigh Dakin voting yes, the plumbing of the Academy consider doing a project to tie Jonynas confirmed that a and Lee Gustafson and Arne Building for the bathroom of the information booth to the previously identified Ches- Jonynas voting no. the nearby information booth. Academy Building this year ter Historical Society fund of The announcement was The need for plaster repair and regardless, due to other neces- $2,900 was not available to use made that Town Manager Da- roof repair were noted during sary unanticipated projects this on a study but could only be vid Pisha was retiring with his the tour. summer. Jonynas suggested used for actual renovations. tenure ending at town meet- Jeff Holden updated the Se- and the Selectboard agreed to Town Manager David Pi- ing in March of 2020. Jonynas lectboard on a new proposal table the decision. sha confirmed that they had praised Pisha, who has been for the information booth As a short-term solution to $12,266 in a Historical Facility town manager since August plumbing to include a single cut down on the heavy usage Maintenance line item in the of 2008, for his many accom- pump and tank on the exterior of the Information Booth re- budget. plishments, namely his fiscal with a force line to the man- stroom, the Selectboard sug- Heather Chase spoke in sup- oversight, which eliminated a hole. Board Chair Arne Jony- gested that they discontinue port of investing in the feasi- $500,000 deficit within a year. nas again expressed his con- the sandwich board that ad- bility study since it would be a The town will begin the pro- cern about compromising the vertises a restroom in the in- The Chester Selectboard toured the Academy Building prior to the “roadmap” for fixing the build- cess of searching for a new selectboard meeting. health of the large oak tree at formation booth. The facilities PHOTO BY SHARON HUNTLEY ing. It would not only serve town manager. that location. “I’m worried that would continue to be open and as the basis for reapplying for The next regular Chester Se- no matter what we do, we’re available, but they would not this initial grant but would also lectboard meeting is scheduled gonna lose that tree.” He asked be publicized as heavily. Yosemite Fire House, a his- tower in the nation. The town serve as the basis for applying for Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 6:30 if it was better to put in a grav- The Selectboard once again toric building identified as the has been investigating turning for additional grants. “I think p.m. at the Chester Town Of- ity system. Jonynas expressed discussed the restoration of only two-tower original fire the building into a museum. we have to do the feasibility to fice. Cavendish Streetscapes Swap shed to be reestablished fundraiser dinner at the Transfer Station BY MEGAN HARLOW Mount Holly.” Ash Borer after he attended a PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – It’s fundraiser dinner to celebrate. Streetscapes has successfully JENKINS Ron Tarbell spoke in favor of meeting with the Ludlow Tree been a very productive summer Thanks to our many generous raised the flags in both vil- The Vermont Journal the town trying a swap shop for Warden, Ralph Pace. Informa- for Cavendish Streetscapes and donors, volunteers, and help- lages and added as well as a second time while Mark Turco tion about the Emerald Ash it’s time to gather for our annual ful townspeople, Cavendish improved the gardens and MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – On commented that he didn’t want Borer, which causes significant landscaping at Cavendish Aug. 13, 2019, the Mount the town to inherit the cost of damage to ash trees in the state, Town Elementary School Holly Selectboard continued disposing junk items. can be found in the August Chit grounds and adjacent park, discussion on the possibility Matthews made a motion to Chat. and Svec Memorial Park. of building a swap shed at the spend $2,500 for a swap shed for Matthews also reported at the To celebrate this sum- Transfer Station. At the meet- reusable goods. Tarbell second- meeting that while of a number mer’s accomplishments ing July 9, the Selectboard deed. The vote was two in favor of contacts were made for bids to and to prepare for the sea- cided to put up a petition at with Turco against. The motion repair the Town Office roof, only son ahead, Murdock’s Res- the Transfer Station to gauge passed. one bid had been submitted. The taurant in Proctorsville is public support for the project. In new business, Don Rich- Selectboard decided to keep the hosting a fundraiser din- At the August meeting, ardson informed the town about bid process open until their next ner on behalf of Cavendish Board member Jennifer the invasive species Emerald meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 10. Streetscapes Thursday, Aug. Matthews reported that the 29, from 4-9 p.m. A portion petition had collected over of the evening’s meal profits 60 signatures. She also pre- will go to future Cavendish sented a letter from Jeff Teter, Streetscapes projects. a former road foreman, that 100th birthday We’d like to add a col- he requested to be read at lection of benches to the the meeting. “I’m writing to N. SPRINGFIELD, village greens and expand you in support of the swap Vt. – On Aug. 24, Layne Herschel flag placement around Svec shed. As you know, I was Marion Harlow cel- Memorial Park and down the dump coordinator for ebrated her 100th receives Frost Award Depot Street in time for the around 30 years and I know birthday in North bridge reopening. We’re also what [goes through] there Springﬁeld. Fam- working with Tim Calabrese which includes many use- ily and friends were LUDLOW, Vt. – On Saturday, Aug. 17, the Robert Frost award of Good Earth Landscape ful things…” He also wrote, there to celebrate for excellence and outstanding leadership in art education was on options for the space va- “It was my idea to make the this milestone. Hap- presented to Layne Herschel, former executive director of the cated by the old town garage swap shed into an office for py Birthday! Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts. Presenting the PHOTO BY RON PATCH award during the Chrome & Craft Festival was the school’s in the Cavendish Village. So the attendants because at the longtime ﬁnancial director, Carolyn Scott. “I’m thrilled to receive mark Aug. 29 on your cal- time it was a cheap answer this award,” Herschel said. “This school has been close to my endar and join Cavendish to a problem. The cost to the heart for a very long time.” Streetscapes for an enjoyable town, even if it’s [$5,000] is a PHOTO PROVIDED evening. We hope to see you minor investment to benefit there! the people of the Town of

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LUDLOW, Vt. – The cial transactions to recent meeting of the ensure that “every- Ludlow Rotary Club was thing is on the up a triple-header for the and up.” He noted group as it honored San- some simple steps di Lampert for service, that may indicate Barbara LeMire on her possible problem retirement from Peo- areas. One such ac- ple’s United Bank, and tion was “hovering” learned about avoiding over email address fraud from Richard Ca- links to see that hill of People’s United they point to the Bank. correct address. It all began with the Several guest Ro- appearance of Sandi tarians present for Lampert who for over 35 the luncheon in- years served the Ludlow cluded Jack Dortch, Rotarians at their week- Mark Huntley, LRC president, honors Sandi Lampert Richard Cahill, left, presented on avoiding fraudu- Barbara LeMire, left, retired from People’s United now of Pennsylva- ly luncheon meeting, for 35 years of service to the Ludlow Rotary. lent banking. He is with Art Randolph of the LRC. Bank after 40 years. Mary Crowley, right, Rotarian. nia, Randy Hodge which included meet- PHOTO PROVIDED PHOTO PROVIDED PHOTO PROVIDED of Cota & Cota, and ings originally held at Cindy Girouard. Fox Run, followed by Diamond pared garden stone to mark her she intended to continue with luncheon was Rich Cahill from worse case scenarios, what to As later summarized by Jims, and ultimately DJ’s Res- garden. LRC. She commented, “My fu- People’s United Bank who do when such acts occur. Huntley, “That was quite a taurant. Mark Huntley, Ludlow During the course of the lun- ture plans are to travel, spend spoke about the problem of He stressed the need to verify few things to accomplish in an Rotary president, expressed cheon meeting, Huntley noted time with my family, and keep fraudulent bank activities and information provided in finan- hour and 15 minutes.” the organization’s thanks to that long-time Rotarian, Bar- all doors open to learn, vol- how best to prevent them from Sandi for these years of ser- bara LeMire, had retired from unteer, and enjoy all that life happening. His principle goal vice. At the recent LRC picnic her management position at has to offer.” It was noted that was to ensure that customers in Plymouth, Lampert, an avid People’s United Bank after 40 LeMire enjoyed the unique remain in contact with their gardener, was awarded cer- years of service. LeMire re- distinction of being the first bankers to learn what strategies tificates to the Reading Green- called her many experiences as woman to join the LRC. the bank has to protect against house as well as a specially pre- a Rotarian and indicated that The featured speaker for the fraudulent activities and, in

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Tuesday, Aug. 27 - Monday, Sept. 02, 2019 Mark Mitchell Ken Duffy A day of rest and BBQ 4A | August 28, 2019 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper Nearly 400 Vermont students graduate from the Governor’s Back to school drive Institutes SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Heidi Huber, left, and Amy Duffy, right, from Class of 1965 Edward Jones Financial, show off the backpacks and other school supplies they received from generous donations. Thanks WINDSOR, Vt. – The Windsor Class of 1965 held a get together for all your support! at Harpoon Brewery recently. 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Ron Patch is a Chester native, Chester LOCAL Historical Society president, and a lifelong antiques dealer. HISTORY He can be reached at 802-374-0119 or email BY RON PATCH [email protected] Nothing up my sleeve In a recent donation of Ted Spaulding to the Chester His- Remember when... torical Society was a rare visor cap with a Vermont chauffeur LUDLOW, Vt. – Do you remember this view of Mention, *M.A. Camera Club, June 13, 1901.” The badge attached. Back in the Ludlow Mountain? The inscription on reverse side * next to M.A. is described as Milton Academy. of the photo says, “Ludlow Mountain, Honorable early automobile days, instead PHOTOS PROVIDED BY RON PATCH of what we know today as a taxi service was licensed chauffeurs.

Found online: Celebrating the history of “Beginning in the early 20th century, qualified drivers for taxi cabs or other paid car North Chester services were issued a small metal license called a chauffeur 1911 chauffeur badge and visor cap, “Licensed Chauffeur, #841.” CHESTER, Vt. – On badge. The word ‘chauffeur’ PHOTO PROVIDED BY TED SPAULDING Saturday, Sept. 7, the comes from the French word First Universalist Par- for ‘stoker,’ since the earliest duction. Ted’s father Ed was born would be better and a single ish of Chester, Terrig- automobiles utilized steam- in 1892 so in 1911 he would have digit would command the enous Landscape Ar- powered engines, requiring been 19 years old. This visor has most money. Ted’s badge being chitecture, and Chester the driver to stoke the coal fire Ed’s initials inside the cap mak- 1911 and three digits would ap- Townscape will be during the engine’s operation. ing us think Ed was a chauffeur peal to many. You almost never hosting a community Though associated with lux- in 1911 but this probably isn’t see the visor caps. event to celebrate the ury vehicles today, chauffeur accurate. It’s more likely this cap history of North Ches- licenses were required for all was something Ed found when he Instead of an old saying I of- ter, locally known as paid passenger-vehicle drivers, was an auctioneer. We know he fer a story Ted told me as told the Stone Village. Join whether they were behind the did collect a number of things he to him by Ed Bushway. Ed us at the Stone Church, wheel of a sleek limousine or a found interesting. Ed did get his Bushway was Ted’s wife Noni’s 211 North St. in Ches- bulky city bus. chauffeur’s license but probably grandfather. ter, from 1 to 3 p.m., for “In 1903, New York became not until 1921. Warren Clemons, Danny some music performed North Street and hill in Chester, also known as the Stone Village. the first state to issue a motor The large house across the Clemons great-grandfather, by Julane Deener, re- PHOTO PROVIDED vehicle license for chauffeurs, street from Lisai’s Market here in ran a sawmill on Clemons freshments, and pre- also known as ‘public hacks.’ Chester that was recently restored Road in Gassetts. One day sentations. buildings. Just before 3 p.m., shine some light on our history, Pinned to a coat or hat, these is where W.R. and Ed Spauld- a stranger showed up at the The event will kick off at 1 to conclude the event we will but also to thank the members metal badges provided an easy ing ran a livery stable and taxi mill looking for work. Warren p.m. with a dedication of three be acknowledging the new his- of our community and their way for drivers to display their service. Back in those days, there didn’t need any help but in- elm trees that were recently toric marker established in the collaborative effort to enhance certification while operat- were barns and outbuildings for stead of saying so he decided to planted. From 1:30-2:30 p.m., front of the church to honor the the experience of our residents, ing their vehicle. While some stables. What a great location for entertain himself at the strang- local architectural historian Stone Village community. support our local businesses, badges were designed in the a taxi service. Anyone getting off er’s expense. Hugh Henry will present a Over the last few years, Ter- and preserve the unique charm form of a state or a decorative the train next door at the train Warren: “What can you collection of vintage Chester rigenous Landscape Architec- of what is Chester. Let’s get to- crest, many were simply oval station was a potential customer. do?” Stranger: “I can do most photographs, talk about the ture and members of the town gether and celebrate our Ver- or shield-shaped affairs. Most And of course they picked up pas- anything, remove edges, stick history of the town, and share have been working together on mont roots! chauffeur licenses indicated sengers throughout the area and lumber, change a sawblade or stories from the 1800s. At 2:30 several projects around Chester the date of issue, the state cer- brought them to the train station. roll logs.” p.m., Brian Post, the executive planting trees and gardens, in- tified, and the driver’s specific In a ledger identified as “W.R. Now Warren is going to have director of the Stone Trust in stalling benches, renovating the identification number.” Spaulding & Son Livery & Feed some fun. Warren asked, “Do Dummerston, will talk about streetscape, and creating recre- Vermont first issued chauf- Stable Book Chester Depot, Vt.,” you wear a belt or suspend- the use of historic mortars ational spaces. The purpose of feur badges in 1910. These Ted donated a while back, I found ers?” Stranger: “Belt.” and construction of the stone this year’s event is not only to badges were issued each year dozens and dozens of entries Warren: “Do you smoke?” until 1927 when they were dis- where Spaulding teams trans- Stranger: “Yes.” continued. Each year’s badge ported passengers around town Warren: “Pipe or cigarettes?” has a different shape and de- or to neighboring towns. It wasn’t Stranger: “Cigarettes.” CHESTER AMERICAN LEGION sign, making them easy today until mid-1921 that I see entries “What brand?” asked War- FRESH CORN to determine what year they for a car being used as a taxi. This ren. Stranger: “No brand, I Post #67 were issued. most likely would have been Ed as roll my own.” 802-875-6009 LOCAL APPLES Ted’s chauffeur badge is a the chauffeur. Warren replied, “Well I Route 103 South - Chester, VT stamped metal badge with: Today these badges are eagerly guess I can’t use you. You’ll BULK PRODUCE “LICENSED CHAUFFEUR, sought by collectors. The earlier either be pulling up your pants FOR CANNING VERMONT No. 841.” the badge the better. A three-digit or rolling cigarettes all day.” FRIDAY FOOD STARTS SEPT. 6 Ted’s badge was issued in number is more desirable than I love these old stories. If you From 5-7 pm 1911, the second year of pro- a four-digit number. Two digits have any, please contact me. Sponsored by the American Legion Unit #67. Thank you for your Support!

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Medium Popcorn, Soda & Most Candy $5.00 (802)463-4766 ONLY $11 00 Includes Potato & Veggie of the Day On The Square • Bellows Falls, VT Call Ron Patch at 802-374-0119 www.bfoperahouse.com 6A | August 28, 2019 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper obituaries TAKE A BREAK Charlene F. Kolenda Christina M. Barton, 1981-2019 Travis J. Barton, 1981-2019 PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – Af- PERKINSVILLE, Vt. – Chris- in Claremont, N.H. PERKINSVILLE, Vt. – Travis daughter Jenna I. Barton of ter a lengthy illness, Charlene tina M. (Libby) Barton, 38, She is survived by her par- J. Barton, 38, died unexpectedly Perkinsville; four brothers Ty- F. Koson Kolenda passed away died after a brief illness Sunday, ents; son Jeremy F. Barton and at his home Saturday, Aug. 17, ler Barton, Ethan Barton, and Aug. 21, 2019 at the Jack Byrne Aug. 18, 2019 at the Dartmouth daughter Jenna I. Barton of Per- 2019. He was born July 4, 1981 Evan Barton all of Springfield, Center at Dartmouth Hitchcock Hitchcock Medical Center in kinsville, Vt.; one brother Matt in Claremont, N.H., the son and Dan Schaefer of Wind- Medical Center Palliative and Lebanon, N.H. She was born Duval of Milton, Vt.; three sis- of Edwin T. and Lauren (Con- sor; one sister Lisa Schaefer of Hospice Care Facility in Leba- May 3, 1981 in Springfield, Vt. ters Tina Libby of Springfield, gdon) Barton. He attended Gassetts; paternal grandpar- non, N.H., where she received She attended Springfield Vt., Tanya Graves of Weathers- Springfield schools, graduating ents Fred and Joan Barton of the three care, comfort, and schools, graduating from field, Vt., and Heather Cheeny from Springfield High School Perkinsville; and many aunts, compassion. Springfield High School class of of Mount Holly, Vt.; and also by class of 2000. uncles, nieces, nephews, and Charlene was born to Jennie 2000. On Feb. 8, 2001, she mar- aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, He was married to Chris- cousins. (Janowski) Koson and Charles ried Travis J. Barton, who pre- and cousins. tina M. Libby Feb. 8, 2001. She He was predeceased by his F. Koson, who passed away un- deceased her just hours earlier A graveside service for Chris- passed just hours after Travis maternal grandparents William expectedly four months before Charlene F. Kolenda. Aug. 17, 2019. tina and Travis was held Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. and Irene Congdon and step- Charlene’s birth. When Jennie PHOTO PROVIDED Christina worked as an LNA at Aug. 25, 2019 at the Plain Cem- Travis worked as a mason mother Patricia Schaefer. married Edward Kolenda in the Springfield Health & Rehab etery in Perkinsville, Vt. In lieu for Barton Masonry for many A graveside service for Travis 1955, Edward adopted Char- ing nature, and archaeology. She Center in Springfield, Vt. and at of flowers, contributions may be years, a job he enjoyed very and Christina was held Sunday, lene. had a vast collection of books on Cedar Hill Health Care Center made to Davis Memorial Cha- much. He enjoyed hunting, Aug. 25, 2019 at the Plain Cem- Charlene attended Proctors- various subjects but especially in Windsor, Vt. She worked as a pel, 99 Summer St., Springfield, fishing, and spending time out- etery in Perkinsville, Vt. Con- ville Elementary School, gradu- preferred the historical books. bookkeeper at Precision Valley VT 05156 to assist the family doors. He always had an inter- tributions may be made in his ating from Chester High School, Survivors include her moth- Communications in Springfield, with service expenses. est in cars and enjoyed spend- memory to the Springfield Hu- and the Mercy Hospital School er Jennie; two brothers Victor Vt. and most recently for the Arrangements are under the ing time with his family. mane Society, 401 Skitchewaug of Nursing in Springfield, Mass. (Cindy) and Peter (Linda); sis- past three years was the office direction of the Davis Memorial He is survived by his mother Trail, Springfield, VT 05156. Charlene’s employment includ- ter Marie (Kent); three nephews manager at American Recycling Chapel in Springfield, Vt. Lauren Barton of Springfield; Arrangements are under the ed working at Mercy Hospital in Steven and Nick Kolenda and his father Edwin T. Barton of direction of the Davis Memo- Springfield, Mass.; Springfield Ryder Long; Aunt Helen Pawin- Reading; son Jeremy F. Barton; rial Chapel in Springfield, Vt. Hospital in Springfield, Vt.; Gill ski; and cousins and friends. Raymond C. Kinchen, 1974-2019 Odd Fellows Home in Ludlow, Charlene’s father passed away Vt.; Mt. Ascutney Rehab Unit in in 2016. She was predeceased SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Ray- Amanda L. Page, 1952-2019 Windsor, Vt.; and the Southern by her grandparents John and mond C. Kinchen, 45, of Pleas- State Correctional Facility in Helen Janowski and John and ant Valley Road, passed away SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Aman- Springfield, Vt. Mary Koson. Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. Raymond da L. Page, 67, passed away When Charlene was em- Our gratitude and thanks go was born in Bellows Falls May 5, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019 at her ployed at the correctional facil- out to Patrick Gray, Charlene’s 1974, the son of Jackie Smith and home in Springfield, Vt., sur- ity, she had to take a short leave cousin, for keeping a vigil at her Raymond Bashaw. He attended rounded by her loving family. of absence due to illness, and side during her final days. Springfield High School and was She was born May 29, 1952 in the inmates in her unit received A graveside service will be owner and operator of Ray Rays Bellows Falls, Vt., the daughter permission to send her a get- held Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019 Snak Shak. He was a musician of Wallace and Priscilla (Spoon- well card. One of the inmates at 11 a.m. at the Cavendish Vil- who enjoyed playing the guitar, er) Batchelder. She attended had the artistic talent and drew lage Cemetery with Reverend cooking, and cracking jokes. schools in both Connecticut two intricately detailed flowers Thomas Mosher officiating. Surviving is Jackie Fowler and New Hampshire. on the card, which the inmates In lieu of donations, do a good and stepfather Gene of Spring- Raymond C. Kinchen, 1974-2019. On Sept. 4, 1971, she married signed. She treasured that card deed. field; stepfather Paul Spicer of PHOTO PROVIDED Rodney L. Page in Springfield, and had it framed. Arrangements are under the Springfield; his fiancé Sabrina Vt. Beginning their lives togeth- Amanda L. Page, 1952-2019. In her younger years, she en- direction of the Davis Memorial Farrar; his children Mary Beth all of Springfield; and grand- er in Charlestown, N.H., they PHOTO PROVIDED joyed camping, fishing, explor- Chapel in Springfield, Vt. Kinchen, Brittney Ballard, and children Vanessa and Wyatt of relocated to Springfield in 1979. Colin Young all of Connecti- Connecticut. He is predeceased Her husband passed away in mals; always ready to care for cut; his brother Paul Spicer of by his father and his stepsister 2016 after 45 years of marriage. those that couldn’t care for Springfield; his sister Dee Smith Bonnie Spicer. Amanda was a lover and themselves. She was also a fos- Letter to the Editor: Thank you of Charlestown, N.H.; stepsisters There will be a celebration of shepherd of history. She was our ter parent for many years. She Vickie Spicer, Valerie Ovitt, Brit- Raymond’s life at a later date, to foundation for family history enjoyed being an active part of for a fun Chrome & Craft Fair tanie Fowler, and Terry Rogers be announced. and genealogy. She spent a life- her grandson’s first 6-and-a-half time researching both sides of years and left an impression that the family, nearly to the begin- will last a lifetime. Dear Editor, Margaret A. McAllister, 1917-2019 nings of written record. She is survived by her mother Amanda was an educator. Priscilla (Spooner) Batchelder Please extend our gratitude receiving a trophy for our en- TOWNSHEND, Vt. – Marga- Paul Malko of Grafton, Vt. and From her employment with the of Springfield; son Sean Page to Carol Lighthall and all the try in the “1990 and Newer” ret “Marge” Ann Mooney McAl- Jeff Malko, his wife Lynn, and Springfield public school sys- and his wife Alice (Peale) Page OVRCC Chrome Show staff class put the icing on the cake. lister, age 101, born Dec. 9, 1917, daughters Rachel, Lauren, and tem and the Springfield Arts of Baltimore, Vt.; one grand- for making our participation Thanks for all your help and passed peacefully Aug. 22, 2019. Ashley of Naperville, Ill. She and Historical Society to her in- son Ashton; one brother Donn in this year’s Chrome and encouragement. See you next She was born in Princeton, N.J., was also predeceased by two volvement with many living his- Batchelder of Minnesota; two Craft Fair in Ludlow so much year. and lived for many years in Ne- brothers Robert and William tory museums such as The Fort sisters Robin (Batchelder) fun. We found everything – shanic Station and Somerville, Mooney. Her nieces and neph- at Number 4, Fort Ticonderoga, Nunes and Beth Batchelder, from the delicious sponsored Sincerely, N.J. She was employed at Som- ews were close to her heart, and and Crown Point. both of Springfield, Vt.; and breakfast to the chock-full-of- Joe and Maria Montaruli erset Medical Center for many she enjoyed hearing about them She was sole proprietor of a several aunts, uncles, cousins, goodies bag – a real treat and Irvington, N.Y. years. She most recently lived and their families as well as en- gift shop located at The Pad- nieces, and nephews. in South Londonderry, Vt., and joyed their visits. dock Restaurant in Springfield, A celebration of life service has resided at Valley Cares West In lieu of flowers, donations Vt., and she, along with best will be held Saturday, Sept. 14 at River Assisted Living for more will be gratefully accepted by friend and longtime companion 12 p.m. at the VFW in Spring- than five years. Valley Cares Inc., P.O. Box Jon Soule of Quechee, Vt., op- field, Vt. Contributions may She was predeceased by her 341, Townshend, VT 05353; erated a reproduction clothing be made in her memory to the husband Arthur R. McAllister Londonderry Volunteer Res- company for several years that Springfield Humane Society, in 1976. She loved her family. cue Squad, P.O. Box 911, Lon- was known worldwide. 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Spring- She is survived by her daughter donderry, VT 05148; or Cham- Amanda was a lover of ani- field, VT 05156. Margie Malko and her husband pion Fire Company, P.O. Box 5, Richard Malko of South Lon- South Londonderry, VT 05155. donderry, Vt.; her grandsons A private burial is planned. Church Services are online at VermontJournal.com TAKE A BREAK!

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Points will be men will play against men and field Hospital Golf Challenge, event is not far away. The awarded for each nine hole seg- women against women. Thursday, Sept. 19. A perennial event is to be held Saturday, ment, with the winning team Entry is open to all mem- favorite, this tournament offers Sept. 7, and Sunday, Sept. 8, earning one point on the first bers, passholders, and employ- participants an afternoon of 2019. The competition will nine-hole segment, and each ees with a USGA handicap. On fun and friendly competition at follow the traditional Ryder winner in the singles matches Saturday evening following the Okemo Valley Golf Club in Lud- Cup format, consisting of earning one point for his or her first round, there will be a din- low, Vt. two-person teams competing team. Again, ties will earn a half ner at Hogan’s. There will be live A and B flights ensure that in both better ball and alter- point. music from Roy and the Wrecks all golfers compete at their own nate shot formats, as well as As before, entrants will be on the deck. Guests are wel- level – and increase the number singles matches. randomly assigned to either come at the dinner. If you plan of winning teams. Saturday’s round will con- Team USA or Team Europe. to attend the dinner and bring There are hole-in-one prizes sist of two-person teams, While the selection is random, a guest, we would appreciate on all par 3 holes, including a with nine holes played as a it will be based upon each en- it if you would let us know by new vehicle and $10,000 cash. better ball competition and trant’s handicap such that each checking off the signup sheet Participants can compete for Signup open for Springﬁeld Hospital Golf Challenge. nine holes played using al- team has as close to the same at the clubhouse. We hope ev- the longest putt and straightest PHOTO PROVIDED ternating shots. Points will be level of players as possible. In eryone can join us at 5:30 p.m. drive. Raffles make sure that ev- awarded for each nine-hole the matches, players will also for dinner. On Sunday, there eryone goes home a winner. enter as a team or as individuals. services provided by Spring- segment, with the winning be paired according to their will be hors d’oeuvres after the Golfers in this premier tour- For sponsors, the event of- field Hospital. team earning one point on handicaps so that players will matches. nament receive a box lunch at fers an opportunity to help Spaces are filling up fast, so each nine-hole segment. Ties be competing against someone Deadline for signing up for registration, a post-event buf- raise funds for the important act soon. 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Stingrays Swim Team’s winning Okemo Valley Golf Club Men’s summer season SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The League final results Stingrays Swim Team, a program of the Edgar May LUDLOW, Vt. – The frontrun- third place for the night as the 18 points Health and Recreation Cen- ners in the Okemo Valley Golf team of Roger Danyew, Scott • 6th Huntley’s Wealth Man- ter, wrapped up its summer Club Men’s League left nothing Howard, Bruce Zanca, and Bob agement score 34, 16 points season in winning fashion by to chance on the final night of Ahlers shot a 30. • 7th Sotheby’s Realty score claiming first place in Divi- play, Aug. 20. The format was Third place for the season 35, 14 points sion IV at the 42nd annual a double-point scramble. Ed went to Knight Tubs. Lou Falan- • 8th Green Mountain Ap- Vermont Swim Association Whitman, who was sidelined for go, Bob Fortuna, Ken Guy, and praisals score 38, 12 points Championships Aug. 3 and 4 most of the season due to injury, Terry Thayne shot a 31, which Season standings: with a total of 400 points. Ann came back to his squad and did was just enough to nip Diamond • 1st Built Rite MFG. 169 Thompson and former Sting- not disappoint. He holed a 25- Realty by two points in the over- points ray swimmer Samantha Mirra foot birdie putt on the first hole all standings. Closest to the pin • 2nd Stryhas Builders 151 coached the team. The Sting- and paved the way for fellow winners were Scott Howard, points rays were paced in the pool by Built Rite MFG. squad members picking up both fourth and • 3rd Knight Tubs 144 points local teens Janie Thompson The Stingrays’ 11-12 age group swimmers. Chris Garvey, John Smith, and eighth holes, and Peter Modis- • 4th Diamond Realty 142 and Ari Thompson of Spring- PHOTO PROVIDED Tim Faulkner. Whitman fired ette winning the sixth hole. points field, Miles Garvin of Chester, a six-under-par 29, which was The Steven Carr Sportsman of • 5th Sotheby’s Realty 132 and Savannah Rose of Dum- breaststroke. Haley Racicot of The team also had personal top honors for the night, and the League Award was given to points merston. These five swim- Ludlow finished in 10th place in bests at the meet from Sarah locked up the coveted top spot the ever-deserving Lou Falango. • 6th Huntley’s Wealth Man- mers placed in the top five in the 50-breast stroke as well as set Streeter, Charlestown, N.H.; Me- for league, placing their names Weekly results: agement 129 points nearly all of their events with a personal best. Mollee Thurston lia Rose, Dummerston; Niavh on the Commissioner’s Cup. • 1st Built Rite MFG. score 29, • 7th HWC Financial 121 Miles placing second in the of Charleston, N.H. placed 6th Gibney, Andover; Sarah and Stryhas Builders tried to close 30 points points state for both the 50- and 100- overall in the girls’ 7-8 year-old Elizabeth Delorenzo, Spring- the final-night gap but came • 2nd Stryhas Builders score • 8th Green Mountain Ap- yard breaststroke for boys 25-yard breaststroke. field; Theresa Marguise, Bellows up one shot short. Ted Stryhas, 30, 26 points praisals 119 points ages 13-14. Perhaps the highlight of the Falls; Rowan Caulkins, Spring- John Pick, Paul Laporte, and • 3rd Diamond Realty score 30, For more information Ruby Kiefer of Lon- meet for the Stingrays was the field; and Franklin Coull, Bel- Chuck Sweetman fired a 30, 22 points about Okemo Valley Golf donderry also had a strong girls’ 11-12-year-old 200-free- lows Falls; and Calvin Seaman, which locked up second place • 4th Knight Tubs score 31, 20 Club, please call 802-228- meet placing in the top 20 style relay team of Sarah De- Reading. for the night and for the season points 1396 or visit www.okemo. in all of her events including lorenzo, Savanah Rose, Niavh Luke Kiefer of Londonderry as well. Diamond Realty took • 5th HWC Financial score 31, com. the 25-free, 25-breast, and Gibney, and Aubrey Seaman finished in the top 10 in both 25-backstroke. Aloura Cyr who placed 8th in the state and the 25-yard backstroke and of Bellows Falls placed 14thtook an amazing four seconds 25-yard freestyle for the boys’ in the state in the 25-yard off their time. 6-and-under age group. Spring- Bocce makes a big comeback in Ludlow field resident Carl Johnson had LUDLOW, Vt. – bocce scoring. three top 10 finishes in the boys’ Through the dedication of Almond maps out 7-8-year-old group, rounding David Almond and other two bocce courts for the out the strong performances by members of the United various teams to use. the Stingrays. Church of Ludlow, bocce, United Church mem- The Stingrays are a year-round the Italian lawn bowling bers also provide free swim team that practices at the game, has made a dra- lemonade to keep the Edgar May Health and Recre- matic return to Ludlow. bowlers hydrated. Al- ation Center in Springfield, Vt. Every Tuesday evening, mond noted, “The peo- The team is open to any swim- from 6 p.m. until dark at ple need these refresh- mer ages 6-18 who can complete Veterans Memorial Park ments to ensure that 25-yards in the pool. The next in Ludlow, a large group they can aim the balls swim season will begin in late of bowlers patiently, most After carefully aiming her shot, Natalie at the pallina and keep October. For more information, of the time, see how close Fisher releases the ball towards the pal- track of their scores.” call the EdgarMay at 802-885- they can come to the pallina. Husband Wayne Fisher, in the back- Information about the 2568, email info@myreccenter. lina – a small white ball ground smiling, approves of Natalie’s ap- bocce games is available Swim team coaches. Ari and Janie. org, or visit www.myreccenter. that acts as the center of proach shot. at 802-228-2414. PHOTO PROVIDED PHOTO PROVIDED org. PHOTO PROVIDED Fall sports schedule, Aug. 29 – Sept. 7

FRIDAY, AUG. 30 – Girls Soccer Boys Soccer 4:30 p.m. FRIDAY, SEPT. 6 – Hartford at Springfield, 7 p.m. Fall Mountain at Laconia, 4 Mascoma Valley at Fall Moun- Mount Saint Joseph at Green Co-Ed Cross Country p.m. tain, 7 p.m. Mountain, 4:30 p.m. Girls Field Hockey SATURDAY, SEPT. 7 – Newport at Fall Mountain, 4 Springfield at Green Mountain, Springfield at Fair Haven, 6 Hartford at Bellows Falls, 4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Girls Soccer p.m. p.m. Girls Field Hockey Windsor School at Bellows Fall Mountain at Raymond, 4 Mount Anthony at Springfield, Girls Field Hockey Falls, 4:30 p.m. p.m. THURSDAY, SEPT. 5 – Boys Football 11 a.m. Bellows Falls at Woodstock, 4 Mill River at Springfield, 4:30 Raymond at Fall Mountain, 7 p.m. SATURDAY, AUG. 31 – p.m. Girls Field Hockey p.m. Boys Football Hartford at Springfield, 4 p.m. Twin Valley at Leland & Gray, Springfield at Woodstock, 4 Mount Anthony at Bellows Boys Soccer 4:30 p.m. p.m. Boys Soccer Falls, 1 p.m. Boys Football Green Mountain at Wood- Twin Valley at Leland & Gray, Springfield at Oxbow, 1 p.m. Brattleboro at Bellows Falls, 7 stock, 11 a.m. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4 – Boys Soccer 4:30 p.m. p.m. Bishop Brady at Fall Mountain, Windsor at Bellows Falls, 4:30 Boys Soccer Mill River at Springfield, 7 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPT. 3 – Girls Field Hockey 7 p.m. p.m. Green Mountain at Springfield, Windsor at Bellows Falls, 4 p.m. 11 a.m. Boys Soccer Co-Ed Cross Country Girls Soccer Girls Soccer Brattleboro at Leland & Gray, Black River at Rutland, 4:30 Boys Soccer Bellows Falls at Twin Valley, 6 Arlington at Leland & Gray, Girls Soccer 4:30 p.m. p.m. Bellows Falls at Long Trail, 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Black River Tournament Finals Stevens at Fall Mountain, 7 p.m. Green Mountain at Bellows p.m. Fall Mountain at Monadnock, Black River Tournament at at Black River Falls, 4:45 p.m. Leland & Gray at Rivendell, 4 p.m. Black River 2B | August 28, 2019 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper arts & entertainment Zookeepers band benefit Metal, Mystery & Magic SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Great Hall is pleased to an- concert for the library nounce that its newest ex- hibition, “Alchemy – Metal, BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Don’t In their second summer of house will perform a medley Mystery and Magic – The miss out on the Zookeepers fundraising for libraries, Zoo- from their show, “Beauty and Art of Transformation,” benefit concert for the Friends keepers has won the support the Beast.” opens Friday, Sept. 6, at 5:30 of the Rockingham Library at of the Vermont Department Tickets can be obtained at p.m. at the Great Hall, 100 Stage 33 Live, 33 Bridge St., of Libraries and were formally the Rockingham Library’s River St., Springfield, Vt. The Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. The Zookeep- introduced to the Vermont front desk at 65 Westminster public opening will feature a ers spent this summer raising State Legislature. The band was St., online at www.stage33live. catered reception for the art- money for over a dozen other also awarded the 2019 Tammie com, or at the door Aug. 31. ists with festive fare provided Vermont libraries through their Award “Best Vermont Rock Al- All proceeds go directly to the by Trout River Craft Brew- donation-based concerts. Now bum.” Friends of the Rockingham ery and the Springfield Food it’s time for the Rockingham In addition, musicians Patty Library to help support the Co-op. community to come together Carpenter and Owen Nied will library’s mission. Doors open The show’s intention is to “Epilogue 6” by Pat Musick. for some great music for a great play some shorts sets. Area poet at 6 p.m. and the show starts fire up the imagination by PHOTO PROVIDED cause. The band’s tour is “Across Veranda Porch along with Ver- at 7 p.m. For more informa- displaying whimsical, pow- the Zoo-niverse,” paralleling mont Poet Laureate Chard de- tion, call 802-463-4270, email erful, and haunting sculp- world, including insects, birds, is unique in the region and ac- this year’s Summer Reading Niord will read some of their programming@rockingham- tures and paintings featur- turtles, and objects of the sky. commodates and compliments Program theme of “A Universe poems. And cast members from library.org, or go to www. ing the “alchemy” of turning Many of Heller’s sculptures en- very large artwork and sculp- of Stories.” World Under Wonder Play- rockinghamlibrary.org. metal into art. act flight or movement and are ture. Jamison and Bob Flint, The eight artists in the ex- incredibly lifelike. Pat Musick director of SRDC, have devel- hibition wow us with their calls her sculpture “Epilogue oped and oversee the Great imagination and skill, says 6” after a flood and forest fire Hall. The yearly art exhibitions First Friday cartoon classes at Nina Jamison, director of devastated her valley. She de- bring in artists from all over the exhibitions. They include spaired of the destruction, then Northeast and beyond. This Jeanne Carbonetti, Chester; the following year, marveled at current show is the 10th in a VAULT for teens Sabrina Fadial, Barre; Al- the new growth, new life, and a series of acclaimed exhibitions. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Did one who just likes to doodle you need to start making exandra Heller, Morrisville; rebirth of the environment. The Great Hall, located in you know that you could be a while you’re on the phone, you your own cartoons. All levels Peter Heller, deceased; Pat Thresholds, where opposites the Springfield Health Cen- cartoonist? Yes, you! Cartoons can make funny, sad, moving, of experience are encouraged Musick, Manchester; Dan meet and unite, have always ter, can be entered from either have long been a very accessible weird cartoons. At Cartoon to come. O’Donnell, Springfield; Ger- fascinated Jean Carbonetti. “It River Street, across a pedes- art form and are a great way Fridays, Emma Hunsinger will Emma is in her second year ald Stoner, Underhill; and is that alchemical place where trian bridge, or from the Pearl to express yourself. Whether teach the basics of the genre at the Center for Cartoon Johnny Swing, Brookline. heaven meets earth, where Street entrance. There is plenty you’re a skilled artist or some- and set you up with the skills Studies and is enthusiastic “Alchemy in art is the at- male and female energies of parking at both entrances. about sharing her love and tempt to both imitate and marry, where polarities dance The Springfield Health Center skill in this medium. You can transform the familiar,” says in perfect rhythm. This is the is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. see some of her work at www. Jamison. “Turkey Tail” by magical place I always seek in when the Great Hall can be Meet your Agent! newyorker.com/humor/dai- Sabrina Fadial turns a for- my art.” viewed. There are docents on ly-shouts/a-dentists-day-out. est fungus into an explosive Gerald Stoner, a descen- Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m. They Sean Williams The Teen Comics Classes sculpture. The toasters in dent of many generations who can explain the history of the Office: 802-228-5333 will be held Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Johnny Swing’s “The Wed- worked in the steel mills, says building. Cell: 802-952-8055 Nov. 1, and Dec. 6, from 3 ding Present” series are twist- that working with steel is nat- Springfield Regional Devel- [email protected] to 4:45 p.m., and are free but ed into undulating sculp- ural for him. Its dexterity, he opment Corporation sponsors registration is required so we tures with a satirical bent. says, remains a constant explo- the exhibits at the Great Hall. know you’re coming. Alexandra Heller’s welded ration in his work. For more information, go to 2C Lamere Square For more information steel sculptures are often With a soaring 25-foot ceil- www.facebook.com/GreatH- Ludlow, VT and to register, contact Di- inspired by the forms and ing and clerestory windows, allSpringfield or call 802-258- ane Kemble at dkemble@ shapes existing in the natural the world-class public art space 3992 or 802-885-3061. vermontel.net, call 802-324- 9465, or stop in at Gallery at the VAULT on 68 Main Free wet felting workshop offered Knit with Friends Street in Springfield, open Wed. 10 - 12 & Thur. 5 - 8 from Wednesday to Saturday SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. – Guzynski will lead the work- nying adult required for those 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Mon- Wet felting is the topic of a shop, which is an introduction younger than 12. An apron and www.SixLooseLadies.com day 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. free workshop being offered to the community of the type of rubber gloves are recommended 802-875-7373 A series of comics classes at Main Street Arts Saturday, fiber work that will be happen- for this wet activity. for adults is planned for later Aug. 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ing on the set and costumes of Workshop leader McMaster Wed. - Sat. 10 - 5 in the fall. Lorna McMaster and Liz MSA’s production of “The Secret has been breeding fiber sheep, Sun. 12 - 4 Garden,” opening Oct. 24 at the working in wool, and teaching 287 Main St. Bellows Falls Opera House. A fiber art since 1997. She is a ju- On The Green follow-up workshop will be held ried member of the League of Chester, VT in late September. New Hampshire Craftsmen and Workshop participants will the Prince Edward Island Craft learn how to use wool roving to Council and has received sev- construct wet felted flowers over eral awards for her felt work. Her a wooden form and how to cre- needle felted dolls, hooked rugs, ate multi-petaled and layered and wet felted sculptures have Jewelry฀•฀Pottery฀•฀Candles฀•฀Gifts flower shapes. The instructors appeared in several galleries in will also demonstrate how to use New England and PEI, and her a similar wet-felted process to business, Lorna’s Wool Needle 228-2280 make other sculptural shapes, in- Felting Kits, has taught thou- 160฀Main฀Street,฀Ludlow฀•฀www.BlueSkyVT.com cluding insects and fungi. In ad- sands of people to needle felt dition to making a felted object since 2006. She is the author of Willow Farm Pet to take home, participants will several instructional books. She Grooming • Retail Shop • Overnight Boarding available daily also make one or more objects currently farms in Pembroke, that will be used on “The Secret PEI. Garden” set. To register for the workshop, All ages are welcome at the email [email protected] workshop, with an accompa- or call 802-869-2960.

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Wellwood Orchards, Inc 529 Wellwood Orchards Rd. Springfield, VT • 802-263-5200 9am - 5pm, 7 days a week The Vermont Journal/The Shopper August 28, 2019 | 3B arts & entertainment Plymouth Folk & Blues World Under Wonder Festival Labor Day Weekend auditions for “1984” PLYMOUTH NOTCH, Vt. – Dupont, 3-4 p.m.; The Kenne- Furniture, Empressbranding. The President Calvin Coolidge dys, 4-5 p.m. com, Good Commons, The ASCUTNEY, Vt. – World Oceania. Physically and men- America, and ask the question, State Historic Site hosts the The festival features a food Mountain Times, Okemo Under Wonder Playhouse tally under the omnipresent “Are we there yet?” 15th annual Plymouth Folk & drive for the Vermont Food- Valley Regional Chamber of will hold auditions for eye of Big Brother, Winston This production will be di- Blues Festival on Labor Day bank. Please bring nonperish- Commerce, Plymouth Arti- George Orwell’s “1984” for has been caught struggling for rected by World Under Won- Weekend, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. able food items. Children of all san Cheese, Ramunto’s Pizza, the stage Thursday, Sept. 5 scraps of love and freedom in der’s artistic director Sam Stars from Vermont and in- ages can enjoy face painting and and Vermont Standard. The at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. a world awash with distrust Maskell. Rehearsals will be ternationally known musicians arts and crafts activities. Wagon festival will be held rain or 7 at 1 p.m. at the playhouse and violence. With the brutal Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. team up for a lively two-day rides through the historic vil- shine. Rain venue is the located on Route 5 in Ascut- “help” of four Party Members, and Sundays from 3-7 p.m. festival of folk and blues music lage are offered on Saturday. Union Christian Church in ney, Vt. There are 14 roles Winston is forced to confess throughout September and Oc- performed in the pure country At noon on Saturday, prior Plymouth Notch. available for adults and older his Thoughtcrimes before an tober. Performances are sched- air of historic Plymouth Notch. to the concerts, enjoy “Shake- The President Calvin young adults. No acting ex- unseen inquisitor, and the au- uled for Nov. 8, 9, and 10. The concerts are free; a dona- speare Alive!” at the Union Coolidge State Historic Site perience is required. Those dience – which acts as a silent World Under Wonder Play- tion is suggested. Christian Church. For infor- is open daily through Oct. auditioning should prepare witness to his torture. house is a 501(c)(3) arts orga- Concert line-up: mation about the presentation, 20, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For fur- a brief dramatic monologue One of the most widely ref- nization that strives to create • Saturday, Aug. 31: Dan We- please call the Coolidge Foun- ther information and event not to exceed five minutes. erenced and best-known fic- an all-inclusive artistic com- ber, 2-3 p.m.; Jay Psaros, 3-4 dation at 802-672-3389. listings, visit us online at If you are interested in au- tion titles of all time, “1984” munity in southern Vermont p.m.; The Whispering Tree, 4-5 The Plymouth Folk & Blues www.historicsites.vermont. ditioning, but unable to at- makes the dark implications and the surrounding area p.m. Festival concerts are organized gov and on Facebook at Ver- tend either audition, please of unchecked, out-of-control through live productions, class- • Saturday Night Jam Ses- by Jay Ottaway and the Vermont mont State Historic Sites. contact the theater to make state power feel urgent and real. es, workshops, and more. We sion hosted by Jay Ottaway at Division for Historic Preserva- arrangements for an alterna- Buoyed by “misinformation” encourage people of all ages Bridgewater Mill Mall, 8 p.m. tion, and generously supported See more information tive time. and “alternative facts,” the cur- and abilities to participate and • Sunday, Sept. 1: The Milk- by the Calvin Coolidge Presi- about performers online at Based on the iconic nov- rent political regime’s attacks experience the personal growth house Heaters 2-3 p.m.; Zack dential Foundation, Clear Lake www.VermontJournal.com. el by George Orwell, and on our democratic institutions that comes with creative explo- adapted by adapted by Rob- have thrust George Orwell’s ration through the performing ert Owens, Wilton E. Hall classic dystopian novel onto the arts. The playhouse is located at Gypsy Reel returns to Weston Jr., and William A. Miles bestseller list once again. This 5755 Route 5 in Ascutney, Vt. Jr., “1984” tells the story of production will investigate Or- For more information, email WESTON, Vt. – The Weston 1886. bass and guitar. Check them Winston Smith, a cog in well’s 20th-century prophecy artdirector@worldunderwon- Community Association is Higher Ground Music says, out on www.gypsyreel.com. the giant machine state of in the context of 21st-century der.org or call 603-381-3344. happy to announce that Gyp- “Gypsy Reel have been perfect- Following the concert, sy Reel, “the Celtic band that ing their eclectic blend of Celtic there will be a reception at rocks,” will return for their and original music for over 30 the Village Green Gallery. Anne Perreault’s book “Journey to Joy” ninth annual Labor Day con- years all over the world.” Meet the band members and cert on the Weston Green Sept. Gypsy Reel’s lineup includes enjoy light refreshments. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Join has settled with her family in ties, and open to the public. 2 at 4 p.m. Bring chairs, your hot banjoist, guitarist, and vo- This concert is hosted and us at the Springfield Town Springfield. Her background is The Springfield Town Library friends, and a picnic. calist Claudine Langille, for- sponsored by the Weston Library Thursday, Sept. 5 at in therapeutic riding instruc- is located at 43 Main Street, Gypsy Reel plays high ener- merly of “Touchstone,” the sen- Community Association, 5:30 p.m. for a celebration of tion and education. “Journey Springfield. For more infor- gy, stirring music rooted in the sational Irish American fusion stewards of the Weston Play- the new book, “Journey to to Joy” is her 12th book. mation, please call 802-885- Celtic tradition but garnered band that won critical acclaim house building, the Muse- Joy,” written by local author, This program is free, acces- 3108 or email stlas@vermon- from the whole world. There on both sides of the Atlantic; ums of Weston and Cold Anne Perreault. sible to people with disabili- tel.net. is no cost to attend. Donations Graham Parker, eclectic fiddler Spring Park. In the event of The book launch will in- will be accepted to benefit the extraordinaire; Camille Parker rain, the concert will move clude a reading and discus- Farrar Park Association, an or- who has captivated the hearts to the Old Parish Church, sion session with the author ganization of nine ladies, which of audiences across the globe just south of the green. Both about her newest work of has owned and maintained with her mandolin and vocals; are located in the center of contemporary Christian the idyllic Weston Green since and Silas Hamilton on standup Weston on Route 100. fiction. “Journey to Joy” touches on the themes of finding joy under adverse Country Chuck Wagon Chowdown circumstances, consequenc- BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Sun- with the Back Roads Band as lead turned. If available, tickets can es of fighting for justice, and day brunch and dancing con- singer. be purchased at the door with learning to trust again. tinues at the Moose Lodge, 59 The chuck wagon brunch cash or credit card. Advance Perreault, who grew up in Westminster St. in Bellows Falls, menu includes scrambled eggs, reservations recommended. Europe and the Middle East, Sept. 8. Enjoy a full course chuck bacon, sausage, home fries, bis- wagon-style brunch from 11:30 cuits and sausage gravy, baked a.m. – 1 p.m. and then dance beans, ham, danish, and muffins. to the classic country songs of The cash bar will feature beer, Carrie Underwood, Martina kicked-up Bloody Marys, and a The 36th Annual Ludlow PTG McBride, Rascal Flatts, Miranda drink of the day. Lambert, and more. 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In most years, 300-400 gearing up for the 14th foundation has awarded more maraderie and spirit are pal- over the annual bag limit change hunters have the right combi- annual Kelly Brush Ride than 830 people grants in 47 pable on the day of the Kelly in the proposed deer regulation, nation of luck and skill to har- powered by VBT Bicycling states for adaptive equipment Brush Ride. VBT is honored which will go into effect in 2020. vest three deer, and less than Vacations set for Saturday, through its Active Fund. The to be a part of the excitement Nick Fortin, the department’s 10% of those, 30-40 hunters, Sept. 7 in Middlebury, Vt. ride also supports the foun- surrounding this truly inspi- deer biologist, says there is a harvest three antlerless deer. Revised deer hunting regulations. “Last year, 900 partici- dation’s ski racing safety pro- rational event,” Shaw said. misperception by some hunters Since a hunter must harvest PHOTO BY JOHN HALL pants hit the road for adap- gram. For registration and infor- that this change will result in the three antlerless deer before tive sports. We are looking Online registration and mation, visit www.kellybrush- overharvest of antlerless deer they can harvest a fourth one, tical challenges and limita- forward to another strong fundraising are open for both foundation.org/kellybrush- and cause unnecessary popula- the increased bag limit will have tions of archery hunting, turnout with cyclists, hand- the bike ride and golf events. ride. tion declines when it is simply little or no impact on the overall most of the harvest during cyclists and, for the second The event’s fundraising goal is The Kelly Brush Ride pow- not the case. deer harvest. However, it does this season occurs in areas year, golfers showing their $700,000. ered by VBT Bicycling Vaca- “The change to the bag limit allow a few effective hunters with greater numbers of deer. support and raising funds Participants can ride 100, 50, tions is made possible thanks and the other proposed changes to harvest additional antlerless Archery hunting is also the for our mission to inspire 20, or 10-mile routes through to the generosity of many to deer hunting rules are not deer in the areas where it is most most effective tool for man- and empower people with the scenic Champlain Valley participants, volunteers, and intended to dramatically in- needed. aging deer in developed areas spinal cord injuries to live or play a round of golf at the sponsors including VBT Bi- crease the antlerless harvest,” To harvest an antlerless deer where firearm hunting is pro- active lives,” said Zeke Da- Ralph Myhre Golf Course at cycling Vacations, Sugarbush, said Fortin. “Rather, they are during the muzzleloader sea- hibited, not tolerated, or oth- visson, executive director Middlebury College. For those Audi South Burlington, Mur- designed to help deer managers son or the new four-day muz- erwise ineffective. In coming of the Kelly Brush Founda- who can’t make it to Vermont, phy Realty Company LLC, better target the antlerless har- zleloader antlerless season, a years, the department will tion. the foundation offers a virtual Nokian Tires, Catamount Fi- vest to the areas where it is most hunter must have a lottery ant- begin establishing Expanded Funds raised by riders option that allows participants nancial Partners, World Cup needed without unnecessarily lerless deer permit. The number Archery Zones in developed and golfers provide direct to take part in the fundraising Supply, our hosts on the Mid- impacting deer populations in of these permits is determined areas around major cities and support for equipment that ride from anywhere. dlebury Ski Team, and more other areas.” annually by the department and towns, and the increased bag gets people with spinal cord VBT Bicycling Vacations is than 30 other generous spon- Currently in Vermont, a hunt- Fish and Wildlife Board, and the limit will encourage addition- injuries out enjoying the ac- proud to be the title sponsor sors. er can harvest three deer per only way to obtain more than al archery antlerless harvest year. Up to two of those deer can one permit is for a hunter to in these areas. be legal bucks, but all three can hunt in a wildlife management “Reducing the number be antlerless deer if the hunter unit with unallocated permits of legal bucks a hunter can Vermont’s resident Canada goose wishes to do so. The proposed remaining after the lottery. Most harvest from two to one has bag limit is four deer per year, areas will not have unallocated two primary purposes,” said only one of which can be a le- permits available in most years, Fortin. “First, it reduces the season is Sept. 1-25 gal buck. Antlerless deer cannot and those that do will be areas number of bucks that get be harvested during the regular where the department would harvested, which helps more MONTPELIER, Vt. – hunting season for resident license agents. The hunter rifle season, so the only way a like more antlerless deer to be bucks survive and provides Vermont’s resident Canada and migrant birds will be held must sign the federal duck hunter can harvest three or four harvested. the older, larger-antlered goose hunting season will Oct. 10 to Nov. 8 in the Lake stamp. antlerless deer is to harvest at The archery antlerless harvest bucks that many hunters are be held Sept. 1 through Sept. Champlain and Interior Ver- All migratory game bird least two during the archery is not limited, and therefore is interested in. Second, it shifts 25 to help control Vermont’s mont Zones with a daily bag hunters must also be regis- season or the muzzleloader and and will be the primary means the hunters’ focus from bucks resident Canada goose pop- limit of two Canada geese. tered with the Harvest Infor- antlerless seasons. for hunters to harvest additional to antlerless deer. Vermont ulation prior to the arrival In the Connecticut River mation Program. This can Fortin points out that very antlerless deer. Due to the prac- hunters are much more fo- of Canada geese migrating Zone, the second Canada be done on Vermont Fish & cused on bucks than hunters south from Canada accord- goose season will be Oct. 2 to Wildlife’s website or by call- from most other states, which ing to the Vermont Fish & Nov. 3, and Nov. 20 to Dec. 16 ing toll-free 1-877-306-7091. creates challenges for deer Wildlife Department. with a daily bag limit of two After providing some basic management. While there are The season will be open Canada geese. information, you will receive David Chaves many valid reasons for the statewide with a daily bag A hunting license is re- your annual HIP registration focus on bucks, shifting some limit of five Canada geese quired, and a waterfowl number, which you then need EXCAVATING of it to antlerless deer is a nec- in the Connecticut River hunter 16 or older must carry to record on your hunting li- essary part of deer manage- Zone and eight in the rest of current federal and Vermont cense. Family Owned & Operated Since 1980 ment in a future with fewer Vermont. duck stamps. Federal stamps A printable copy of migra- hunters.” A second Canada goose are sold at post offices, federal tory bird hunting regulations refuges, and online at www. can be downloaded from fws.gov/birds/get-involved/ the Vermont Fish & Wild- Complete Site Work duck-stamp/buy-duck-stamp. life Department website un- From Clearing to Finish Our Own Maple Syrup php. 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Serving Chester, Springfield, Windham, and surrounding areas. Dennis Allard: 802-254-0680. Billy Parker: 802-874- 7260. (09/24/19 TFN-13) 6B | August 28, 2019 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper calendar LEGAL NOTICES/HELP WANTED CLASSES & districts respond to and Email lindenap@gmail. St. This is a free, four- the hike and drive to the are open to all and free of MONDAYS – better steward the waste com or call 603-756- week book discussion start of the hike. Hike Old charge. All that is needed WESTON, Vt. – Weston WORKSHOPS and by-products of 9056. group based on Cheryl Job Trail and the Long Trail is pen and paper. Rod & Gun Club will host manufacturing. Wilfong’s book “Breast to go from FR 30 to FR 10. Monday Night Bingo, SEPT. 7 – SUNDAYS – WINDSOR, Vt. – The free Cancer Meets Mindfulness: 3.3 miles total distance, starting at 7 p.m., at ALSTEAD, N.H. – Charles CHESTER, Vt. – The Odd COMMUNITY Sustainability Speaker Surrendering to Life.” This 60 feet elevation gain, their location Route 100 Andros, former apiary Bobbins spinning group Series at the American discussion is for people easy beginner hike. Bring North, one mile north of inspector, will hold a meets on the second MEALS Precision Museum in learning to live fully with snack, lunch and fluids, the town center. For more beekeeping workshop Sunday of the month from AUG. 31 – Windsor concludes a serious illness or a extra layer, and a raincoat information, call 802-824- Saturday, Sept. 7, from 2-4 p.m. at Six Loose MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – Saturday, Sept. 7 at 3 significant loss. Class size just in case. 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MONDAYS – Oct. 17, from 10:30 – by Claudio Veliz will EVENTS LONDONDERRY, Vt. – 11:30 a.m. Tai Chi is include Hubble images as AUG. 31 – WEDNESDAYS – Neighborhood beneficial for all ages well as translated sound GRAFTON, Vt. – Grafton CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – Connections is offering and lessens risk of falls by recordings of mysterious Historical Society Fall Weekly bingo at the a 6-week beginner Tai improving balance. Please space signals captured Food Sale and Auction Charlestown Memorial Chi class on Mondays call 802-824-4343 to over the years. happening Saturday, VFW Post 8497, 365 from Sept. 9 through Oct. reserve your spot. Aug. 31, from 9 a.m. Lovers Lane Rd. Early birds According to the Vermont Business Magazine’s 14 from 10:30 – 11:30 MONDAYS – to 3 p.m., at 147 Main at 5 p.m. Regular games 2018 VBM100+ Survey, Whitney Blake Company a.m. Tai Chi is beneficial SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – St. in Grafton. Tractor at 6:30 p.m. had the 3rd fastest sales growth in Vermont. for all ages and lessens CLUBS Springfield Community Show with lunch from THURSDAYS – risk of falls by improving AUG. 30 – Chorus rehearsals are the grill available at the PUTNEY, Vt. – Dinner balance. Please call 824- MANCHESTER, Vt. – on Monday evenings at Grafton Public Library. Quality Manager - Bellows Falls, VT and a movie on the last wblake.com/company/careers 4343 to reserve your spot. Hike on the Old Job 7 p.m. at the Unitarian For information, email Thursday of the month, APPLY AT: [email protected] Trail and Long Trail from Universalist Church on 21 [email protected] or WEDNESDAYS – 5:30 p.m. At each event, FR 30 to FR 10 with the Fairground Rd. Contact call 802-843-2584. BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – the chefs at the Gleanery Provide quality management leadership through the Green Mountain Club Terri at springfield development and implementation of plans to organize, On four consecutive will serve a special menu Manchester Section on communitychorus@gmail. SEPT. 6 – design, implement, and control a quality assurance Wednesdays, Sept. 18, in time for diners to make Friday, Aug. 30. Meet at com, call Barbara at 802- SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – program to reduce overall manufacturing variation. 25, Oct. 2, and 9, from it to the hosted 7 p.m. Shaw’s in Manchester at 886-1777, or visit www. 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Want to learn https://wblake.com/company/careers/ NOTICE OF TAX SALE the artists with festive fare how to play or update provided by Trout River SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – MOUNT HOLLY your rusty skills? We play Craft Brewery and the Gassetts Grange is holding every Thursday from 10 Springfield Food Co- Bingo every Thursday from TOWN OF PERU The resident and non-resident owners, lien holders a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Black op. The show displays 6:30- 8:30 p.m. at the and mortgagees of property in the Town of Mount River Valley Senior Center, whimsical, powerful, and North Springfield Baptist The Town of Peru seeks a part-time Zoning Admin- Holly, in the County of Rutland and State of Ver- 10 High St. in Ludlow. You haunting sculptures and Church on Main St in istrator to administer and enforce the town’s Zoning mont, are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by are most welcome to join paintings featuring the Springfield. Bylaws and to provide professional, technical sup- such Town for the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 tax us. For more information, alchemy of turning metal WESTMINSTER, Vt. – port to the Planning Commission and the Zoning years remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on call 802-228-2983. into art. Board of Adjustment. The Zoning Administrator the following described property in such Town, to Bingo at Compass School on the last Thursday of the will also be the Town’s Enhanced 911 Coordinator. wit: SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The SEPT. 7 – Great Hall Handcrafters WINDHAM, Vt. – Gallery month, 7892 Route 5 in Good communication skills, attendance at night It being all and the same lands and premises con- group meets every Opening and Artists Westminster. meetings, and the knowledge of Vermont planning veyed to Casey Hodge by Warranty Deed of Dola Thursday morning at Reception at The Fourth Holland and John Holland, dated September 3, 10:30 a.m. at The Great SATURDAYS – laws are important. A degree in planning or a relat- Corner Foundation BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – 2013 and recorded on September 9, 2013 in Book Hall Gallery, located ed field is preferred, but relevant work experience Gallery on Saturday, Join us for karaoke at 84 at Page 322 of the Mount Holly Land Records. at 100 River St. in may be substituted. Sept. 7, from 5 – 9 p.m., the Bellows Falls Family (E911 address: 49 Belmont Road; SPAN #417-130- Springfield. Bring a project featuring works from the to work on, including Center, 59 Westminster St. Compensation commensurate with experience 10577.) foundation’s collection and on Saturdays, from 7 to knitting, crocheting, a group show. And pursuant to 32 V.S.A. Section 5254, so much of 11 p.m. To apply, please email a cover letter, resume and embroidery, quilting, rug such property will be sold at public auction at the hooking, rug braiding, references to Town Clerk Jill Braddish at Peruclerk@ CLAREMONT, N.H. - St. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Town of Mount Holly Office, a public place located basket making, or gmail.com Mary’s Gigantic Indoor Dump Daze Flea Market anything alike. at 50 School Street in Mount Holly, Vermont, on Yard Sale on Saturday, every Saturday, weather Or submit to: the 25th day of September, 2019, at 10:00 a.m, as Sept. 7 from 8 a.m. to permitting, on the lawn SATURDAYS – 2 p.m. in the St. Mary’s Jill Braddish, Town Clerk shall be requisite to discharge such taxes with costs, of St. Mark’s Episcopal MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – Gym on Main Street in Town of Peru unless previously paid. Church, 33 Fairground Rd. Still-life drawing. The Claremont. Over 100 P.O. Box 127 Open when the first dealer Dated at Mount Holly, Vermont this 19th day of Mount Holly Artists Group tables with thousands of Peru, VT. 05152 August, 2019. meets at 10:30 a.m. in the arrives and close when the items for sale. Layaway last dealer leaves. There community center room service, carry-out service, Peter Perrino, Town of Mount Holly Delinquent is ample parking as well under the library and sets and food and beverages Tax Collector up a still life. The sessions as restrooms. The event is Town of Londonderry, Vermont available. free, with no entrance or Development Review Board dealer set-up fees. Dealers must provide their own Notice of Public Hearing TRSU AFTER SCHOOL FULL TIME SPECIAL-EDUCATION tables and chairs and PROGRAM STAFF NEEDED PARA-EDUCATORS cannot leave anything The Londonderry Development Review Board Chester-Andover, Cavendish, Ludlow behind when they leave. will meet at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, September Black River High School/Middle School Dealing of animals is 18, 2019 at the Twitchell Building Town Office, Multiple positions needed: strongly discouraged. Black River High School is currently seeking to hire 100 Old School Street, The after school programs are seeking high Electricity provided to food two (2) highly qualified individuals to serve as a South Londonderry, VT for Public Hearings on qualified educators, retired teachers, high school vendors. There is no need Special Ed Paraprofessionals the following Applications: students, and community members interested in to register. If you have any building meaningful connections with K-6 youth. questions, please call 802- The ideal candidates will be caring, patient and flex- 885-2972. Application 2019-33 by Scott and Rachel Febbie Positions available include flexible hours, and allow for Subdivision/Site Plan Review regarding a ible, Team spirited and very organized. You must staff to provide highly engaging programming for WEEKLY – proposed 2-lot subdivision of Parcel 028007.000 be passionate about students, and learning. youth that they feel passionate about. After school WEATHERSFIELD, Vt. – located at 212 Edge Hill Road. is a place for creativity, and one way that you can Candidates must be highly qualified with an As- The Rev. Dan Foster teach students skills you feel they are missing in sociates degree or by successful completion of the House, the museum of the Application 2019-31 by Sandra E. DiaFerio the 21st Century. Share your passions with future ParaPro Assessment (see online). The candidates Weathersfield Historical for Conditional Use Review regarding proposed generations. Society, is open on must also enjoy being active, working collaborative- construction of an addition (deck) on Parcel Monday and Wednesday ly with a team, and possess the qualities of patience, 018024.000 located at 667 Boynton Road, within Hours of operations: afternoons from 2 to creativity, flexibility, dependability, consistency, the Resource Conservation Overlay District. M-Friday 2:45-5:30 5 p.m., and Friday Tuesdays in Cavendish: 12:30-5:30 commitment, and a desire to learn new skills. mornings from 9 a.m. Application 2019-30 by Raymond and Deborah Candidate will need to have the ability to follow a to noon through August. Smith for Site Plan Review regarding proposed We provide flexible scheduling—work 2-3 days a detailed educational and behavioral plan. Experi- Admission is free and construction of a garage for existing excavation week, tutor for a couple hours, provide program- ence working with Special Needs Students a plus. donations are welcome. business on Parcel 075001.000 located at 34 No ming for a session on a single afternoon. Name Road. New garage replaces existing garage. Background Check required. Qualifications may include: KIDS’ Application materials are available for inspection Highly qualified para educator, Associates degree, Interested candidates should send a letter of inter- CORNER at the Town Office or by email from the Zoning expert in any subject matter. est, a resume and 3 letters of references to: Administrator at [email protected]. MONDAYS – Background Check required. Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. Sections 4464(a)(1)(C) and Karen Trimboli CHESTER, Vt. – Children of all ages are invited to 4471(a), participation in the local proceeding is Applicants are encouraged to electronically send Principal a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent Black River High School join the LEGO Club at the their resume to [email protected] Whiting Library in Chester. appeal. 43 Main Street or call 802-591-2294 We will provide the LEGOs Ludlow, VT 05149 and DUPLOs, and you Posted and distributed August 21, 2019 EOE 2/2019 EOE 6/2019 supply the imagination. The Vermont Journal/The Shopper August 28, 2019 | 7B AUTOMOTIVE/REAL ESTATE calendar The program is on the Community Center, Rockingham Free Public more information, visit SUPPORT and Help for Families is isolating. First Tuesdays of Mondays from 3:30 to Fridays, from 9-11 a.m. Library every Friday, www.braccvt.org. held every Tuesday night, every month, from 3:30–5 4:30 p.m. For further All parents with young from 3:30-4:30 p.m. GROUPS from 6:45-8 p.m. at the p.m. at 92 Cedar Hill Dr. information, call 802- children are welcome. A limited number of MONDAYS – Congregational Church on off Route 5. 875-2277, visit www. Contact Parks and Rec library computers are MUSIC & the common in Walpole, SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – NAMI THURSDAYS – whitinglibrary.org, or Dept. at 802-885-2727. available. Registration Vermont Connection N.H. It is open to all THEATER WINDSOR, Vt. – Cedar check our Facebook. is recommended if you Recovery Support Group family members and loved SATURDAYS – AUG. 31 – Hill Alzheimer’s caregiver will need to use a library is a mental illness support ones – over the age of TUESDAYS – SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Edgar BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – support group. Meet computer. If you are group. It provides a forum 16 – of people who are CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – May Open Play Group is Concert and performance fellow caregivers who joining the club with your to share experiences and suffering from addiction. Story time for toddlers and 10-11:30 a.m. at Studio fundraiser for the really understand because own laptop and Minecraft learn about opportunities It is free and confidential. Pre-K at the Silsby Free Momentum, 71 Main Rockingham Free Public they’ve been there too account, you do not need and challenges regardless For information, call Becky Library from 10:30 a.m. St. An active playtime Library featuring David when things are difficult or to sign up. of diagnostics. HCRS, Pearson at 603-860- Children and parents are specifically designed for Rosane & The Zookeepers, isolating. First Tuesdays of CRT Room, 390 River 0221. invited for stories, songs, children aged 6 months SATURDAYS - Chard diNiord, Owen every month, from 3:30–5 St. Meets every Monday and finger plays. Session through 5 years. Free to ALSTEAD, N.H. – Stop by Nied, Verandah Porche, WINDSOR, Vt. – Cedar p.m. at 92 Cedar Hill Dr. from 1-2 p.m. For more includes playtime, an member families. Call the Shedd-Porter Memorial Patty Carpenter, and Hill Alzheimer’s caregiver off Route 5. information, call 800-639- activity, and a story time. 802-885-2568 or email Library for cinnamon World Under Wonder support group. Meet 6480 or visit www.namivt. Free and open to all. [email protected]. buns the last Saturday of Playhouse cast Saturday, fellow caregivers who SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – TOPS org. each month and visit with Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. at really understand because at Huber Building, 80 ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – Main St. Weigh-in starts friends or neighbors. The Stage 33 Live, 33 Bridge TUESDAYS – they’ve been there too Crafts, stories, and LIBRARIES St. in Bellows Falls. at 8 a.m. and the meeting cinnamon buns are from WALPOLE, N.H. – Hope when things are difficult or playtime for toddlers SEPT. 7 – McGuire’s Bakery and Tickets are available at begins at 9 a.m. and preschoolers. Enjoy ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – are available for a small the Rockingham Library, stories, songs, crafts, and Rockingham Library fee. All the proceeds go online at www.stage33live. activities. Rockingham is hosting the last of a to benefit the library. The com, or at the door. 100% Ask Free Public Library, 10:30- about three-part workshop series library is at 3 Main St., of ticket sales support the our 11:30 a.m. Contact 802- Saturday, Sept. 7, from 11 Alstead. library. P&M Auto Sales Guaranteed Credit Approval 463-4270. a.m. – noon on “The Art of SATURDAYS – Spiritual Dreaming.” Learn Quality Used Cars and Trucks Bankruptcy • Bad Credit SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. – BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – techniques to improve MEETINGS First Time • Divorce Play group at Saxtons Internet and jazz jam dream recall, interpret TUESDAYS – River Elementary School Saturday at the Flat Iron dream experiences for WESTMINSTER, Vt. – takes place 9:30-11 a.m. Exchange, from 5–7 p.m., yourself, and work with the Westminster Fire & Specials of the Week Come on over for crafts, located in the square. No divine guidance dreams Rescue Department activities, and to play! Call cover charge, just a tip jar, offer. Led by Eckankar, monthly meeting on the 2016 Dodge Ram 1500 2015 Chevy 2500 HD Molly 802-376-6204. to listen to some great jazz a spiritual teaching that first Tuesday at 7 p.m. Extended Cab 4x4, Ext. Cab music. Enjoy a coffee and offers simple exercises Rescue training is on 5.7 Liter Hemi Fully Loaded SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – relax. Springfield Town Library for people of all faiths, the second Tuesday and Auto 25,000 Miles Fully Loaded story time, 43 Main St., traditions, and walks of combined drill on the third 2 Sets of Tires 8 ft. Fisher Plow 10 a.m. Free and open life to develop and deepen Tuesday. More information to the public with stories, a conscious and practical can be found at www. relationship with spirit. westminsterfireandrescue. OVER 2000 songs, and activities for BROKEN-IN TIRES 2011 Nissan Juke 2013 Audi A4 2OT org. the youngest readers. For 4 Cylinder AWD SEPT. 9 – MANY SETS OF 4 more information, call the 5 Speed BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – WEDNESDAYS – AWD library at 802-885-3108. Auto Sun Roof Join the book discussion LUDLOW, Vt. – Black River Fully Loaded 4 Cylinder WINDSOR, Vt. – for “The Double Bind” by Area Community Coalition Fully Loaded Preschool and toddler Chris Bohjalian Monday, meets third Wednesdays in story time every Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. at the the community room of the CANON TIRE 2015 Subaru Impreza Wednesday, from 10:30- Rockingham Library. Pick Fletcher Memorial Library, I-91, Exit 8, Ascutney, VT 2014 Nissan Xterra 11:30 a.m., at Windsor up your book today at Main Street, in Ludlow, 802-674-5600 PZEV AWD Public Library, 43 State the library’s front desk. starting at 5:30 p.m. For NEW TIRES TOO!! AWD V6 St. Each week features This program is free and Auto Auto a theme, music, stories, open to the public. For 4 Cylinder Fully Loaded Fully Loaded and a craft. For more more information, go to information, go to www. www.rockinghamlibrary. Walpole Valley Tire windsorlibrary.org or call org, call 802-463-4270, 802-674-2556. email programming@ Offer Expires 09/30/19 rockinghamlibrary.org, or $ WEDNESDAYS – stop by the library at 65 20 BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Westminster St., in Bellows Play group at First Baptist Falls. Oil Change up to 5-quarts Church of Bellows Falls/ Filter & Lube Doesn’t Include Synthetic Oil Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 • Saturday 8:00 - Noon Rockingham Recreation FRIDAYS – BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Route 12 • Walpole, NH • 603-445-2060 Center, from 9:30 -11 280 River Street • Springfield, VT • Tel: 802-885-4963 • 802-885-6200 a.m. Come join the fun! Minecraft Club at the Healthy snack served. Call Molly 802-376-6204. LUDLOW, Vt. – Story time Professional Friendly Service Barrett & Valley for ages 5 and under 13 Clinton Street • Springfield, VT 05156 Associates Inc. on Wednesdays from 802-885-2500 • www.musevermont.com “Professional Real Estate Services” 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Fletcher Memorial Library www.barrettandvalley.com Lori Muse, Carol Cole, in Ludlow. Children and Broker/Owner REALTOR 39 Pleasant Street, Grafton their caregivers are invited to join us each week for Perkinsville village landmark. This c.1700’s colonial has many old features giving it the old world charm with early literacy activities, tasteful upgrades making it comfortable for modern day living. Includes four bedrooms, den, 2 baths, formal dining area with propane stove, remodeled kitchen with center STEM explorations, music, island, wood cook stove, soapstone sink and views towards and more. Call Sacha at the village and Ascutney Mountain. Attached breezeway offers 802-228-3517 or email sheltered outdoor living space connected to the two car garage [email protected] with overhead storage. 5 acres of open meadow is perfect for Views To Bromley! pasture, gardening or recreation and maple trees for sugaring, Unique Stone Village Home! Renovated Village Farmhouse! for details. Many Energy Efficient Upgrades Renovated Barn Amazing In Town Location fruit trees and berry bushes for future harvests. Close to trails, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Multi Family, 2 Units 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath THURSDAYS – skiing and the local airport. Handicap Accessory with Lift Townshend, $289,000 Chester, $259,000 Newfane, $235,000 SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Edgar from breezeway to house, 1st floor 3/4 bath, den that can be converted to 1st floor bedroom, generator for limited back-up. May Open Play Group, $249,900 10-11:30 a.m., at Studio Momentum, 71 Main Street. An active playtime Yankee Barn construction offers an open concept living specifically designed for space with the bonus of additional living space in the walkout basement. Lots of desirable features including two story brick children aged 6 months fireplace with wood stove insert in the open/bright living Well Built Cape In Charming Country Home! Log Cabin w/Babbling Brook through 5 years. Free to room, formal dining area next to the very functional kitchen, A Park Like Setting Lovely Stonework & Landscaping Close To Okemo, Snowmobile 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Trails, 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath member families. Call loft/living area, 3-4 bedrooms, family room, three baths (one Townshend, $220,000 Grafton, $179,000 Chester, $179,000 802-885-2568 or info@ with a claw foot soaking tub), mudroom/entry, large three myreccenter.org. season porch, deck and fenced in area... All situated in a private country setting with 10+/-acres of open field & woods. Easy WINDSOR, Vt. – Play access to I91 and the Vast snowmobile trail system, too. A group is from 9:30-11 must see! REDUCED AGAIN to $215,000 a.m. Come and enjoy an open gym, ball games, Is Water Important? This property has approximately 2600 feet of river frontage on both the Connecticut and sometimes even River and the Black River. A portion of the land is not in the flood zone, which makes for a lovely building spot Fully Renovated Ranch On Spacious Stick Built Home Country Setting & a bounce house! Call with views of the river. Includes a 20X24 foundation/shell, power on site and a septic design. This is truly a rare Fabulous Lot Close To Local Conveniences Exceptional Yard! opportunity! $129,900 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Windsor Recreation Springfield, $159,900 Chester, $149,500 Chester, $132,000 Center at 802-674-6783. This 68.2+/- acre parcel covers it all. Located in Weathersfield on a town maintained paved road with addi- FRIDAYS – tional access off a town maintained gravel road (approximately 4,000 feet of road frontage for easy access). This CHESTER, Vt. – Story time land offers a mix of open/maintained pasture and wooded land of sloping topography to offer views to the east at Whiting Library from (including a view of the country club). Well worth a look... imagine the possibilities! REDUCED TO $189,000 10:30-11:30 a.m. Come and listen to a story every Immaculately Cared Double JUST REDUCED! 3+/- Acre Country Lot Friday with your children. Wide Home on Beautiful Lot 56.1 Acres Consisting of Garage, Water View Call 802-875-2277. A good start. This classic cape style farmhouse offers a back 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bath 3 Wooded Lots 1 Mile From Village Springfield, $56,000 Grafton, $30,000 porch, 2-3 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, living room and a 3/4 Hinsdale, NH, $50,000 SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – bath. Located on a State Road the property has easy access. A Creative movement bright and sunny location with barn and 4+/- acres offering GRAFTON CHESTER SPRINGFIELD NEWFANE activities and play group a great opportunity for extensive gardens, lawn or pasture. 802-843-2390 802-875-2323 802-885-8282 802-365-4311 are held in the gym of $135,000 8B | August 28, 2019 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper End your Summer with a New Ford

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