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Su mer Beg ns ECRWSS PRSRT STD Ju e 21 2018 US Postage PAID Permit #2 North Haverhill, NH POSTAL CUSTOMER www.VermontJournal.com Independently Owned & Locally Operated JUNE 20, 2018 | WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM VOLUME 57, ISSUE 04 SHS Class of 1968, 50 years Bellows Falls celebrates of memories successful Alumni Weekend BY KAREN ENGDAHL BY JOE MILLIKEN The Shopper The Shopper SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - “In BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – There’s the town where I was born something to be admired in the lived a man who sailed the unwavering pride, sense of commu- sea…” said the Beatles in nity and school “Fear The Purple” the first line of their 1968 spirit, and loyalty in Bellows Falls. hit, “Yellow Submarine.” Of course, this all goes hand-in- Fifty years later, the SHS hand with the Bellows Falls Alumni Class of 1968 created its Association and the annual parade, own yellow submarine, organized every Father’s Day week- decked it with class mem- end since 1905. That’s well over 100 bers clad in tie-dye and years! love beads, and echoed the Members of SHS Class of 1968 and their Yellow Submarine float. This year’s alumni weekend Beatles’ hit with a chorus of PHOTO BY KAREN ENGDAHL was dedicated to the late Michael kazoos. The yellow subma- Harty, a 1968 graduate of Bellows The queen and her court. rine float won Most Artistic honors weekend. 1968 was a year of great up- Falls Union High School, who also PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE in the theme of “Sea Ventures: Make “It’s been an amazing turnout,” heaval, marking such political served as alumni president in 1977 a Wave” at the 65th annual Alumni said Jean Patoine, member of the events as the Tet Offensive in Viet and whose children are all BFUHS Illingworth said in an interview. Oil Co. Inc., Dari Joy, DiBernardo Day Parade Saturday, June 17. class and President of the SHS Nam, student riots in Paris and graduates. “I took over the ABC Fund a few Associates LLC, Greater Falls Insur- More than 40 members of the Alumni Society. in many locations in the United The weekend festivities began years ago, after years of classes having ance, Lawrence & Lober Electric Inc., class of 1968, which originally com- Mary MacMahoan, one of the States, the assassination of both Friday morning, June 8 with the to fund the floats on donations. We Lisai’s Market, James Petro LLC, J & prised 200-some students, returned primary organizers of the float- Martin Luther King, Jr., and annual Bellows Falls Alumni ABC needed to find a way to raise money, as H Hardware, Bellows Falls Country to their alma mater to ride on the building effort, smiled with relief Bobby Kennedy, and the demon- Fund Golf Tournament at the Bel- we were spending more on floats than Club, Masure Property Maintenance float and celebrate throughout the as class members swarmed around strations at the Democratic Party lows Falls Country Club. The tour- the donations were bringing in, so we LLC, Westminster Auto, Dave’s Home the huge tissue- Convention in Chicago. The cul- nament raises funds for the Bellows developed the golf event. Next year’s Repair. paper covered tural landscape was changing as Falls Alumni Booster Committee. tournament is already scheduled for This year, the team of Scott Sargent, submarine at the well with such events as the pro- “This part of the association gives Friday, June 14, for anyone who wants Jason Northup, and Mike Yarosevich parade marshal- duction of “Hair” on Broadway each class who builds a float for the to play or be a sponsor.” took first place with a score of 55. ing grounds. “They and the creation of the Beatles’ parade, up to $300 to help defray the Local sponsors for the tournament hauled the float own record label, Apple, and their costs of building their float,” Chad included: James Plumbing Heating See BFUHS on Page 2A down from our movie, “Yellow Submarine.” farm this morning,” “The song is easy to sing along she explained, “but to,” said Rob MacKenzie, “and it I couldn’t watch. fit the theme perfectly.” Surveying Luckily, when I the excited mob of his classmates, got here I saw ev- he smiled. “It’s great to see so erything made it many of us together again.” intact! Eight or so The float featured photos of the of us worked two Beatles, MacKenzie explained, hours a night, four and also included a roll-call of the nights a week for a 36 class members who had passed Eight clowns of Sinai Joes Clown Unit. month to make this away. “They’ll be part of the pa- PHOTO PROVIDED thing!” rade with us,” he said.

This year’s alumni weekend was dedicated to 1968 Class of 1975 won the Grand Prize with their Yellow Sub- BFUHS graduate, the late Michael Harty. marine float. Women’s Community Club PHOTO BY JOE MILLIKEN PHOTO BY ROBERT MILLER announces $20,000 scholarships Friendship, family, and flowers in GRAFTON, Vt. - The Women’s day, June 23, at noon, at the home of The scholarship program was Community Club of Grafton, cel- Kate Lunde at 1246 Old Stage Road, launched with funds left to the brilliant iris garden ebrating its centennial this year, is Chester. There will also be an op- club in 1938 by Susan Daniels, pleased to announce the seven win- portunity to tour Kate’s farm. the club’s first lifetime member. BY KAREN ENGDAHL plantings over the years. joy the results of her labors. Though ners of its annual scholarships to Barbara Fisher Rogers received The gift was earmarked to pro- The Shopper “We’ve been developing this garden the garden is not formally advertised, benefit Grafton students. The schol- the first scholarship of $100 in 1966- mote higher education, maintain for more than 40 years,” she laughed. people find it by word of mouth and arship awards are based on scho- 67. In recent years, members have the Village Park, and tune the SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - The splen- “It’s always a work in progress.” many return again and again, check- lastic achievement, financial need, increased aid to as much as $5,000 pianos in the Town Hall, Chapel, did display of more than 200 dif- Located high on a hill with a pic- ing on which iris colors might be community involvement, and extra per student to help with college ex- and Village School. ferent colored iris plants in Marita ture-book view of Mt. Ascutney, blooming today. curricular activities/work com- penses. Overall, the club gives out In an effort to increase fund- Johnson’s garden is the legacy of Johnson’s iris bed has faced the chal- Johnson documents visitors with mitments at school. The WCC will $20,000 annually and has awarded ing to help defray the rising cost over 70 years of cultivating and lenges typical of Vermont gardens: a guest book; she also takes their award a total of $20,000. 218 scholarships to 124 Grafton stu- of college tuition, the club will collecting that started with John- limited sunlight, poor soil, and the photos. “So far this year there have The 2018 winners are Kassidy dents totaling $250,000 in just over celebrate its centennial year with son’s father in Oregon. voracious appetites of local deer. been more than 150 people,” she said. Wyman, radiology, freshman at 50 years. a benefit Gala Saturday, Aug. Surveying the kaleidoscope of Johnson’s tour of the garden includes “One of my former students stopped Southern Vermont Col- 18 from 5-8 p.m. at color in the iris bed, Johnson ex- explanations of how the bed was by yesterday and saw his photo in the lege; Duane Snide, me- The Barn, 1700 Cabell plained, “Many of these plants are moved from its original location to guest book from a few years ago. It’s chanical engineering, Road. The club has also ‘iris ancestors’ I gathered when I take advantage of more light, her use fun to see the kids growing up, look- sophomore at Univer- launched a Centennial was in Oregon, tracing the garden- of compost and manure to enrich ing back on their pictures.” sity of Vermont; Theo Sponsorship initiative, ing steps of my family. My father beds, and the challenges she has won Tucked behind the main garden Pilette, criminal justice, to which the Windham brought a lot of irises with him and lost in her ongoing struggle with near the margin of the woods is an- freshman at Norwich Foundation has con- when he moved to Erie, Pennsyl- the deer. other feature loved by children and University; William tributed a leadership vania, where I grew up, and I’ve ac- Fellow gardeners, former students, the young at heart: a charming laby- Culver, physics/com- gift of $10,000. cumulated many of those as well. artists, and appreciative locals all en- rinth outlined in rocks in the shape puter science, senior at The gala will feature I think of this iris bed as of an iris blossom. Rensselaer Polytechnic a half hour concert a memorial garden to my Johnson even sup- Institute; Adam Cul- with musicians from parents.” plies bubble wands ver, math secondary Boston’s Grammy- Johnson’s iris garden for children navi- education, freshman nominated orchestra, has become a local leg- gating the labyrinth at University of Hart- A Far Cry, along with end. During the first three path. “If two people ford; Keltsey Rushton, an arts and crafts auc- weeks of June, the prime start the labyrinth animal science, junior tion to highlight the time for iris blooms, she at opposite ends, at University of Ver- artists and arts tradi- eagerly welcomes visi- they always meet at mont; and Kyle Record, tion in Grafton. Tickets tors with personalized the same place in safety and occupational will be available at the tours of the flowerbeds, the middle,” she ex- health applied sciences, Scholarship Luncheon refreshments, and an op- plained. “And then senior at Keene State and after that at MKT portunity to peruse the they give each other College. in Grafton. More details extensive documentation a hug,” she said, per- The scholarship win- can be found at www. of her gardening efforts. fectly describing the The Centennial Committee at work, from left to right: Kate Lun- ners will receive their facebook.com/Grafton- A former biology teach- warmth and friend- de, Noralee Hall, Pat Mack, Judy Rowley, Andrea Dunmire, awards at the Scholar- WCC or contact wcc- er, Johnson has carefully liness of the garden Maryanne Donald, and Maureen Fletcher. Marita Johnson and a few of the hundreds of her irises in bloom. ship Luncheon Satur- PHOTO PROVIDED [email protected]. recorded and mapped PHOTO BY KAREN ENGDAHL itself.

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On certain days of juice) as well as paper plates and neofnh.com along with families and other adults, also proved to be a gathering place the week, there are specials: mac ‘n cups. Donations of cash are always will find a simple lunch every week- at noon for groups of children and cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches, welcome and can be sent to Christ’s Come see the Best of the Best day at noon, beginning Wednesday, families, as well as visiting grand- ice cream cones, and pizza. Seconds Church at P.O. Box 649, Saxtons Riv- June 20 and continuing throughout parents and babysitters. A number are available. er, VT 05154. 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Second place went to Bob Smith, Other top finishers included Barry alumni and also current student ath- his parents present for the match.” John Gregory Sr., and Alan Thomas Chamberlin winning “men’s longest letes and coaches in basketball, soc- On Saturday night, the BFUHS drive,” Sue Cray-Durham winning cer, and field hockey. The enthusiastic “Class of 1968” were this year’s hon- “women’s longest drive,” Brent Lisai participants included current BFUHS ored guests for Alumni Weekend, winning “men’s closest to the pin,” and coaches Ryan Stoodley, Bethany with the class holding their reunion at Open for the Season! Kathy Cray winning “women’s closest Coursen, and Larry Slason. Harlow’s Farm. Several other class re- to the pin.” Food, gifts, and prizes were “Alumni and members of the cur- unions were also held at various loca- also awarded to all the participants. rent Terrier boys’ soccer team played tions around town. Friday night featured dance parties a quality, friendly match that ended On Sunday afternoon, the annual at the Waypoint Center and the Amer- in a draw. The possession game of the “crowning of the queen” and her ican Legion, with the music of Version alumni proved to be effective against court took place on The Square with Six rocking Waypoint while the great the much younger legs of the stu- BFUHS senior, Paxton Santorelli, be- folks from Donovan’s and Athens Piz- dents,” BFUHS soccer coach Larry ing crowned 2018 Alumni Queen. za provided food and refreshments. Slason said. “It was great to renew The Queen’s court included Hayley The Illusion also provided music and old friendships, and the match was Decelle, Baylee Davis, Sarah Scarlett, and Zoe Schemm. 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The old and Gabriele Soyka, who was born “We want to be more timers remembered it as the location and raised in Munich. of a regular spot. You of a Newberry’s five-and-ten-cent There will be draft beer featuring come in, you have a store that had been in town for years. a rotating selection of Vermont craft bratwurst, and you’re Then it was bought by people from beers, and a full bar. The menu will not breaking the out of town, and it sat empty with pa- feature some North African and Cu- bank.” per covering the storefront windows ban fare as well as the German. The Ron Hagenov is for about two years. three partners spent a couple weeks the chef. He has Ger- In the summer of 2017, an intrigu- in Munich researching the food and man and Italian heri- ing mural of a Bavarian man was what Walker calls “the vibe” of the tage adding another Dari Joy boy is back! painted on its north wall. Specula- famous beer halls. ethnicity to the mix. tion and rumors ran rampant as to Walker says that due to our cli- He says, “We’re going BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - The Dari Joy Boy has been refurbished and returned just what was going to happen there. mate, “We focused on creating that to have great food. to his proper placement atop the building. “People got creative,” Remy Walk- garden vibe on the inside.” Their goal What else can I say?” PHOTO BY ROBERT MILLER er, one of three owners, says. Now is to be affordable and to be open late The three partners A view of 1886 Bellows Falls. created the décor in PHOTO PROVIDED the 50-seat restau- rant themselves. It is eclectic as the dios, and the bar is handmade from The Grammar School food. They strove to create “a com- old posts and a cement top that they Richardson, May employee pletely unique space that combines poured themselves. Another wall is a an artistic, urban sensibility with recreation of a bird’s eye map of Bel- WINDSOR, Vt. – Mt. Ascutney Hospital announced Linda Richardson, M.A. global education small-town friendliness.” lows Falls from 1886. This promises as Employee of the Month for May 2018. Richardson is a medical assis- One wall has art they have collect- to be something different in Bellows tant in our Surgical PUTNEY, Vt. - Each year The ed, shelves hold a collection of old ra- Falls for sure. and Specialty Care Grammar School chooses a global Offices. Richardson education theme for a school wide is responsible for study and donates money to a related helping patients with nonprofit institution. This year stu- huntley financial services their health care and dents focused on “Indigenous Ways 116 Main Street, Ludlow, VT 05149 daily living needs. of Knowing,” and last fall the school She puts patients at hosted Brent Chase and other mem- ease, gathers clinical bers of the Navajo Nation who visit- mark a. huntley information, takes ed the school and held workshops on providing discrete financial advice vital signs, obtains Navajo weaving, spinning, beading, to the local community for the past 17 years specimens, and as- storytelling, Code Talkers, and rites sists the providers. ca Hunt ey F nanc a Serv ces for a of passage. They finished the week no ob gat on pr vate consu tat on today Her experience and with an unforgettable performance toll free 1-888-922-1035 compassion play an of dance and music. integral part in our In appreciation of all that Brent and clinical team. his friends shared with The Gram- Etta Shirley at The Grammar School. Richardson, a resi- mar School, TGS chose to fundraise PHOTO PROVIDED dent of Windsor, has for the Little Singer Community been an employee of School on the Navajo reservation in Grammar School’s spring musical, MAHHC since 1980. Arizona, where Brent works to pre- “The Lion King Jr.” They raised $500, serve his culture and teach. Families which they presented to Etta Shirley, PHOTO PROVIDED contributed baked goods and time principal of the Little Singer School, to the concession during the The in an All School Meeting, June 5. Greater Falls Connections annual meeting BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Greater ing may register their opinions in such as reaching community mem- sory Board? Falls Connections annual meeting writing with the chair or the direc- bers, raising money, and helping out 1. Kara Lescord, Rockingham, will be held Friday, June 22, at noon, tor so that their opinion may be ex- on different Board committees. BFUHS student (1st term) at the Rockingham Free Public Li- pressed at the meeting. Shall Greater Falls Connections 2. Andrew Malshuck, Bellows brary. All coalition members - any- Contact Deb Grant, board chair, coalition change Article III, Section Falls, BFUHS student (1st term) one who supports our mission and at [email protected] or Laura 2, first sentence to read as the fol- 3. Jonathan O’Connor, Westmin- TomCat Landscaping is or would like to be involved in our Schairbaum, director, at laura@ lowing? “The Advisory Board will be ster, parent (1st term) work - are encouraged to attend. greaterfallsconnections.org. made up of a minimum of 3 and no 4. Doreen Stoodley, Westminster, American Made ~ American Proud In addition to youth-led presenta- Coalition members will vote on more than 13 coalition members.” parent, Great Falls Regional Cham- tions and activities, we will be vot- the following Articles at the annual Article 2: Greater Falls Connec- ber of Commerce (2nd term) 802-692-0638 ing on Articles to change our bylaws meeting: tions Advisory Board members 5. Marty Gallagher, Bellows Falls, and to elect our 2018-2019 advisory Article 1: This Article would in- serve one-year terms and can be Bellows Falls Rotary Club (1st term) Gardening, Tree Services, Hardscapes, Water Features, board. Come to celebrate the end of crease how many people can be on elected yearly for up to five years. 6. 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Salutato- graduating, many of the students stay rian Sylus LaBarre then spoke to the on campus for the summer program, audience and his fellow graduating and then will rejoin their families and classmates. attend their local high schools in the Several students received one or fall. Others will move on to attend more prizes from the categories of other private residential schools with awards which included: The Good Cit- a similar mission. izenship award, Zachary Corban; The Congratulations to the Kurn Hattin Vosburg award, Sylus LaBarre; The Class of 2018: Jeremiah Izick Bussiere W.I. Mayo awards, Korbin Jones-Mc- of Winchester, N.H.; Zachary Seth Dougal and Noelani (Love) Lowe; The Corban of Swanzey, N.H.; Thomas Suitcase award, Zachary Corban and The 2018 graduates of Kurn Hattin Homes from back left: Jeremiah Bussiere, Edgar Daniels Jr. of Ludlow, Vt.; Ja- Noelani (Love) Lowe; The Woodhull Kevin Patterson, Christiana Mylott, Noelani (Love) Lowe, Antoinette Reyes, cob Ralph Edwards of New York City, Music awards, Noelani (Love) Lowe, Hannah Lockwood. From front left: Zachary Corban, Thomas Daniels Jr., Vin- N.Y.; Korbin Liam Jones-McDougal of Pro Dairy Day cenzo Ruggiero, Korbin Jones-McDougal, Sylus LaBarre, and Jacob Edwards. Zachary Corban, Jacob Edwards, and PHOTO PROVIDED Keene, N.H.; Sylus Joseph LaBarre of Antoinette Reyes; The Massachusetts Allenwood, Pa.; Hannah Rose Lock- LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The West River Farmers’ Market will feature local Board of Directors’ Excellence in wood of Bellows Falls, Vt.; Noelani dairy farmers at their June 30 market for Pro Dairy Month. Celebrate and Writing awards, Korbin Jones-Mc- Zachary Corban; The W.I. Mayo Me- and the Vivian Prindl award was Sandra-Ann (Love) Lowe of Paw- learn from dairy experts: Jersey Girls Dairy, quality milk; NOLUMA light Dougal and Noelani (Love) Lowe; The morial award, Jacob Edwards; The given to seventh grader Izabella Mur- tucket, R.I.; Christiana Holly Mylott of protection, light-protected milk is more nutritious; BuyBetterDairy.com, hu- Alumni Association awards, Zachary Robert P. Hubbard Memorial Scholar- phy. 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Ron Patch is a Chester Farewell to native, Chester Historical Society a Chester president, and a lifelong LOCAL antiques dealer. landmark CHESTER, Vt. - The British phone booth He can be reached at at Bill Lindsay’s home on Depot Street HISTORY 802-374-0119 or email is now gone. For many years, this [email protected] phone booth was a landmark in Ches- BY RON PATCH ter. It was sold to a company in New Jersey who specializes in unusual an- tiques. As it weighs 2,000 pounds, workmen struggled in the near 90-degree heat Who was John Butler? to get it on a hand truck and then load it onto a large box truck. Most anyone living in Goodbye, old friend. Chester in the 1960s will remember John Butler. I PHOTO BY RON PATCH doubt there is anyone alive today who knew John bet- ter than Bob Ulbrich. Bob wrote a number of his mem- ories of John Butler. Below are a few of Bob’s memories. Lumbering, organized labor, and

“THE FRONT OFFICE John never handled the decline of Bellows Falls paper mills income he received from a Trust of funds that he inher- BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Join his- ited but always referred any torian David Deacon Thursday, June financial payments or deci- 28 at 7 p.m. at the Rockingham Li- sions to ‘The Front Office’, brary for a presentation on “Lum- which was Ulbrich Law Of- bering, Organized Labor & Decline fices. I always felt that was of the Bellows Falls Paper Mills probably the way that John (1898 – 1927).” His talk will begin saw his father or mother with the consolidation of the Fall handle their finances. We Mountain Mill into the International John Butler’s silver belt buckle. would pay John’s monthly PHOTO BY RON PATCH Paper Company, which marked a expenses and invested some period of decline. By 1900, workers, of his money in CD’s…. on it, Gary Doolittle, my son-in- ster with revolver in place. You increasingly dissatisfied with condi- HAAAARVARD law, spent part of the summer had to assume this was his fa- tions, organized into unions, first the John was a great Harvard painting it…. ther’s routine. Brotherhood of Paper Makers, and rooter. I’m not sure where this ….John had a path from the John always had a table place later the International Brotherhood originated. My guess was that house to the barn which forked set and marked for ‘Sue.’ One of Paper Makers and the Interna- his grandfather or great grand- into two lanes. John had two signs room in the house was marked tional Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite father, who we were told was with arrows indicating ‘horse’ and ‘Sue’s room.’ We assumed Sue and Paper Mill Workers. This led to governor of Massachusetts, was ‘humans’ – horses to the left and was someone John knew at the a series of strikes in 1907, 1908, and a Harvard graduate. John would humans to the right. horse center in South Wood- 1910. Finally, in 1921, an industry- always come into the office be- MORGAN HORSE FARM OR stock. wide attempt was made to break the David Deacon will present on the decline of paper mills. PHOTO PROVIDED fore the Harvard-Yale game and CHESTER ACADEMY ON LIFE SUPPORT unions for good. In the process the we would bet on the outcome. At that time John had to begin In the early 1980s John began Fall Mountain Mill was closed, and Usually a dollar but sometimes to think about who would be ben- having health/heart problems the power was converted to hydro- N.Y. call 802-463-4270, email program- two dollars! eficiaries of his now sizeable estate. and he really desired to enter electric power. Deacon’s talk is based This event is free and open to [email protected], or THE MILITARY SERVICE His interest in horses had him first the Veterans Home in Benning- not only on local newspapers but the public. For more information, stop by the library at 65 Westminster John served in the army with name the Morgan horse farm as ton…. also on union correspondence and go to www.rockinghamlibrary.org, St., Bellows Falls, Vt. distinction during the Allies his beneficiary. However, know- ….Hess and I would go over publications. campaign up the boot of Italy ing John’s interest in Harvard and and visit John regularly and Deacon moved to Bellows Falls in in 1944. His service records in education I suggested to him set- John seemed to be happy at Ben- 1980 and graduated from Bellows the army show he served from ting up a system of scholarships for nington and seemed to feel very Falls Union High School in 1981. March 6, 1943 until his dis- Chester students, and the award- much at home…. He went on to Marlboro College OD OR charge on October 19, 1945. He ing and investing to be handled by THE FUNERAL and then to the University of North WO CHA then went back into the army Chester Academy Trustees…. As a sad ending to the whole Carolina for a master’s degree in LL RD during the Korean War and ECCENTRICITIES John story, I believe there were folklore. His concentration in Amer- E 802-263-5200 S served from December 15, 1949 Because of his problems, John six people at John’s funeral – ican History was at Syracuse Univer- W 529 Wellwood Orchard Rd. until December 12, 1952. had various actions that the gener- Clair & Dee Hesselton, Buster sity where he earned a master’s and LIVING IN HIS TRUCK al public might not understand…. Frizell, Janet Langdon and Di- doctorate. His dissertation was on Springfield, VT John lost his apartment and John’s love for horses sometimes anne and I. Perhaps the funeral the paper industry in the Northeast, had no place to go. He began liv- showed up in his actions. 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I contacted the family (his If you mentioned his vehicle as students with scholarships every NO ADMISSION FEE! brother and sister) several times a truck, John would say in a low year. and implored them to somehow voice, “Pick-up.” Get your “TH advance enough money that we John always dressed for dinner This week’s old saying, “Those DIFFERENCE St Outdoor Event: IN WELLWOOD could at least buy him a camp or in the late afternoon. 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Public education - pre-k through administration calls “savings” are both commit to anything. education system for Vermont chil- governor is likely to support. portunities Scott says some students 12 - has become a coveted source of budget cuts and property tax increases. In his May 1 memo to legislative dren.” What the administration has advo- are still lacking. revenue in recent years. People look According to the administration’s fig- leaders about the plan, the governor Reinvesting in public education cated is cutting education costs and The governor has correctly identified at the $1.7 billion Education Fund and ures, about a quarter of “investment” said it was time to “create investment makes sense, but it’s not clear how he putting the money into child care and areas where Vermont needs to make imagine how some efficiencies here, a funds would come from property tax opportunities through savings to im- can do that and still have $300 mil- higher education. But two-thirds of the investments: early care and learning, little school consolidation there, could increases: tax penalties on towns that prove the quality of education” and lion left to lower property taxes and money in the Education Fund comes career and technical education, and free up hundreds of millions of dollars. exceed spending thresholds and higher “these savings could be reinvested in invest in child care and higher educa- from homestead and non-residential higher education. He’s also right that Now Gov. Phil Scott has proposed property taxes on Vermont homeown- better educational opportunities and tion. Besides, the governor repeatedly property taxes. As much as Vermont we need to reduce our reliance on the his “Five-Year Education Revitaliza- ers who pay a portion of their school outcomes….” complains that Vermont spends too needs to invest more in early care and property tax. But raiding the Educa- tion, Tax Stabilization, and Investment taxes based on household income. But the memo also says “…we will much on pre-k through 12 education higher education, it doesn’t make sense tion Fund is not the silver bullet the Act.” It dangles the prospect of improv- About 75 percent of the money the increase our investments in education and that property taxes are too high. to divert property taxes from the Edu- governor would like it to be. ing education, but the real aim appears governor has his eye on would come each year and generate nearly $300 Freeing up money to put it back into cation Fund to pay for those things. to be a raid on the Education Fund. from cuts to school personnel, special million in total savings that can be in- education wouldn’t reduce the overall And if the real plan is to cut teachers Written by Jack Hoffman, a policy Scott says the plan will produce al- education, and teachers’ health insur- vested in lower tax rates, early care and cost or lower property taxes. While and staff, special education, and health analyst for Public Assets Institute, most $300 million “available for in- ance. learning, career and technical educa- reinvesting in education is something insurance without reinvesting in pre- www.publicassets.org, a nonparti- vestment” from fiscal 2020 to 2024. And while he hints at ways the tion, and higher education to achieve a that Vermont could do if more money k through 12, that won’t improve the san, nonprofit organization based in It’s really $277 million, and what the money might be used, his plan doesn’t quality and affordable cradle to career were available, it’s not anything the quality of education or provide the op- Montpelier.

Dear Editor,

At the Vermont Veterans’ Home, we stead in Pownal delivered Red Ranger They love farming and use grassroots Ashley works a full-time job in ad- seek to enhance life for our Veteran chickens. They are pasture-raised, free principles, regenerative practices; and dition to the farm; however, this is the Heroes residing at the Home. As such, range, and organic. We set up our new above all, a deep passion to provide first time he can honestly say his fam- VVH has been in discussions with Liz carving station in Patriot Hall and healthy, humanely raised meat, eggs, ily is “living for a living.” Harwood Ruffa and Northshire Grows to coor- carved as ordered. This new service in and vegetables for our community. Homestead Farm is both proud, and dinate a monthly special meal with in- Patriot Hall brought back the feeling of Farmer Ashley enlisted in the Ma- humbled families would choose to gredients solely sourced from veteran- going to grandma’s house for Sunday rines and left for boot camp on Par- trust us to provide them with health- owned farms in Vermont. dinner. ris Island, S.C. in August of 2000. He ful food. They do what they love, and Our first Veteran farm-raised meal Harwood Homestead is a veteran- graduated Marine Corps boot camp it shows. was served, attaining great success owned farm. They are a family of five with Platoon 1089 1st Battalion Del- The Vermont Veterans’ Home is and enjoyment. Harwood Home- hardworking, fun-loving Vermonters. ta Company Nov. 10, 2000. Ashley where veterans live! Please come by for served first as a rifleman as all Marines a visit. do, and as a motor transport mechan- ic. He deployed to Kuwait in January Semper Fi. of 2003 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Al Faxon Before being honorably discharged Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret) Oct. 11, of 2004, he was promoted to Vermont Veterans’ Home the rank of sergeant. Bennington, Vt. Cooking a nice meal at the Vermont Veterans’ Home. PHOTO PROVIDED

Dear Editor,

I would like to respond to Randy age of 21. Article 3 tells us that it is our cur with a warrant that is supported ency is what he thinks is lacking, then Gray’s letter to the editor in “The duty to go to church on the Sabbath. by reason. Gray quotes a section of one would look for some consistency Shopper” last week and to make a Is Gray going to adhere to slavery and Article 16, “that the people have the from him. case that the gun bills Gray mentions telling people to go to church? After right to bear arms for the defense of For example, one of the Republi- do not encroach on our Constitution- all, he does hold himself to “…a strict themselves and the state” but leaves can candidates for governor refuses al rights. compliance to our Constitution and out the very next part, “and as stand- to reveal his tax returns as required Many Republicans these days like our rights.” ing armies in time of peace are dan- by statute (17 V.S.A. § 2414). This is to make it look like their opponents Gray’s quotes from the Constitu- gerous to liberty, they ought not to a statute to promote transparency. Is violate our Constitutional rights. For tion are out of context and do not be kept up.” Does Gray want to get Gray encouraging that candidate to the record, I would like to state that have the meaning he assumes they rid of the Vermont National Guard? comply with Vermont law, is he going Republicans do not own the Consti- have. Gray’s use of Article 9 seems to Bearing that in mind, it is reasonable to campaign on firming up the above tution, and they are not the only party imply that our laws are going to take to think that when one interprets the statute to include penalties for viola- that honors and adheres to it. guns away from people. Wrong. The Constitution both a literal and cul- tions? The Constitution sets forth certain article is mostly about the payment tural context are necessary. For the record, I am the chair of the principles. The principles need to be of taxes and how your gun cannot be I am also curious about Gray’s Springfield Town Democratic Com- followed, but in a manner that reflects taken for not paying taxes. Article 10 wanting to write a law requiring voter mittee. I am writing this letter as an today’s society. The Vermont Consti- has nothing to do with the gun laws ID. Does he think that Vermont has individual and not as the voice of the tution was written in 1793, so I would Gray is incensed about, but rather de- massive voter fraud? Or is it Gray’s committee. hope that the principles would be fines a person’s rights when accused taking a line from the GOP playbook interpreted from a 2018 perspective. of a crime. Article 11 protects people to support voter suppression? His Sincerely, Article 1 of the Vermont Constitution from search and seizure, but it also stated reason for voter ID is to estab- Char Osterlund allows slavery until a slave reaches the states that search and seizure can oc- lish more transparency. If transpar- Springfield, Vt.

Dear Editor,

When does “rich” not mean rich, states follow policies advocated by Why try to equate low taxes and So, please, Vermont media, beware and “poor” not mean poor? When ALEC and Laffer. Ten of the 15 fac- few regulations with wealth? ALEC of falling into that trap. If you feel you’re being sold a bill of goods. An- tors that determine a state’s rank in- and Laffer count on many media the need to report on RSPS, tell your other edition of “Rich States, Poor volve taxes and the minimum wage. outlets accepting this nonsense at audience what it really is. And for all States” bloomed in April. Funded by As Joe Wiesenthal at Business In- face value, reporting where their Vermonters, if you come across a re- the American Legislative Exchange sider said of a previous edition, RSPS state “ranks,” and lamenting low port on where RSPS ranks our state, Council (ALEC) and authored by “is silly. Dynamic economies like rankings while touting high rank- treat it with all the skepticism it de- supply-sider Arthur Laffer, it claims New York and California are ranked ings. Each year, many outlets do just serves. to be an objective analysis of which near the bottom… outcomes seem that. Which makes it easier for state states are “rich” and which states are to have very little bearing on where legislators to push policies that make Sincerely, “poor.” companies actually want to launch ALEC and Laffer happy, but hurt the Lee Russ In reality, it’s based on how closely and do business.” people. Bennington, Vt.

Robert Miller, Publisher / Advertising Director Dear Editor, [email protected] I was going business to business in of their labor. They owned a house, last resort. enough. I want to have the opportunity Vince West, Ad Consultant / Online Ad Manager Fair Haven and went into a bar to drop two vehicles which one was paid off, How can we waste millions of tax- to use my “celebrity status” as governor [email protected] off my cards. One patron looked at and had their toys. payer dollars and then not be able to help fundraise for them. But I will my palm card and said, “I don’t want Since then it has been a down- to help the most vulnerable people? ask the voters if out of the millions of Shawntae Stillwell, Graphic Director / Ad Designer smaller government, I want it big so it ward spiral. They have insurance that Eliminating just the deputy commis- spending cuts my administration will [email protected] can help people.” doesn’t cover their medical costs, they sioners and assistant secretaries would find, will they agree to let us set aside a I wish he could see the reality of big have had to move into an apartment, more than help these people who small amount of money to make some government. You see, I was at my meet turn back the car with payments to through no fault of their own have lives a little more comfortable? Amanda Wedegis, Editor and greet in Fair Haven and a brother the lender, and sell off all but essentials such difficult life circumstances. [email protected] and sister came by. She told me that and still they can’t keep up on just her I am for smaller government and Sincerely, her husband had a stroke when he was income. The state keeps forcing up lower taxes. I would like to see fellow Keith Stern Sharon Huntley, Copy Editor & Writer 51. At that point he was working three their monthly premiums. She said she citizens step up and help these people, Republican candidate for governor [email protected] jobs, and they were enjoying the fruit might be forced to go on welfare as a but the reality is it isn’t happening N. Springfield, Vt. Julie Adams, Billing Department [email protected] Dear Editor, I am announcing my intention to of which side of the aisle a proposal Farmers Market. I am also raising two concerns, email kellympajala@gmail. Corporate & Production Office: run for the Windham-Bennington- comes from. Since my appointment boys. com or call 802-770-4987. 8 High Street • Ludlow, VT 05149 Windsor seat in the Vermont House in November, I have served on the I will continue to look for support Office: 802-228-3600 • Fax: 802-228-3464 of Representatives. I was appointed by House Human Services Committee, and feedback from all members of the Sincerely, Gov. 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Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. efforts, call 603-756-4533. Church St. Sundays starting at 10:15 a.m. Worship service at 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist Services are offered followed by a time of fellowship and Wednesday Devotional is at coffee hour. Call 802-228-4211 or 6:30 p.m. Enter through the back WESTMINSTER, VT. email [email protected]. Visit us downstairs door. Check out the The First Congregational Church of online at www.unitedchurch.us Facebook page: Springfield Church Westminster, 3470 US Route 5 Allen J. Brown, 1940 - 2018 of Christ. Tyson Congregational Church, Regular Sunday worship is at 10 a.m. LUDLOW, Vt. - Allen Jay Brown, Survivors include his wife Nancy; All are welcome! The church has a Corner of Rt. 100 and Dublin Rd. Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 90 77, passed away at Starr Regional three daughters Heather Brown Lus- ramp and lift for wheelchair access Regular worship begins at 10:30 Park St. Medical Center in Athens, Tenn., Me- sier of Connecticut, Fiona Elizabeth and a handicapped bathroom. For on Sundays. 802-228-5114. All are Vespers on Saturdays at 5 p.m. and morial Day, Monday, May 28, 2018. Brown and companion Guy Jordan more information, call 802-772- welcome! Liturgy on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. For Allen was born Dec. 16, 1940 in of Arizona, Sarah Jane Brown Rich- 4148. more information, call 802-885-2615 Rutland, Vt., and was a son of the late ardson and husband Darrin of Con- or go to www.htocvt.org. Earle Van Dell Brown and Mary Jenks necticut; three sisters Orsena (Brown) Johnstone Brown. He graduated from Kazandjian Bartoloni of Florida, Black River High School, Ludlow, Vt., Margaret Brown Fletcher and hus- Class of 1959. band Mike of Florida, Blanche Brown Right after graduation in June of Scala and companion Robert Dero- Albert M. Pixley, 1917 – 2018 1959, Allen join the U.S. Navy and mo of Florida; two brothers William SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Albert Mer- his lifetime. Albert achieved the rank served 20 years, retiring in November Earle Brown and companion Carmen rill Pixley was born May 19, 1917 – of Lt. Colonel in the Order of Odd of 1979 as Chief Petty Officer com- Citro of Plymouth, Vt. and Thomas 101 years ago – on Pease Road in Fellows and was a longtime member panion and receiving an honorable Johnstone Brown and wife Janice of East Longmeadow, Mass., the eldest of the Springfield-Hawkes Mountain discharge for faithfully serving his Plymouth, Vt.; and several nieces, of the five children of Burt and Grace Grange. In 1981, Albert retired from country. Allen J. Brown, 1940 - 2018. nephews, grandchildren, and great- Pollock. He lived with two stepbroth- Bryant Chucking Grinder, having While stationed in Greenock, Scot- PHOTO PROVIDED grandchildren. ers, Henry and William, from his fa- worked there for 45 years. With this land, Allen met Marjory Black and Funeral service was held in Athens, ther’s previous marriage, and he had new freedom, Albert and Charlotte later married May 22, 1965 at the Allen met Nancy Carey (Ratliff) Tenn., June 2, 2018. There will be an plenty of cousins, as his father Burt bought a mobile home and traveled church in Plymouth Notch, Vt. Spears and married Feb. 3, 1997 in internment service only at the Plym- was the eldest of 13 children. the country for the next few years, After retiring from the Navy, Allen Athens, Tenn. Nancy has two daugh- outh Notch Cemetery, Plymouth, Vt., He attended a one-room school visiting relatives and friends and get- went on to work for various nuclear ters from a prior marriage, Mary Sunday, June 24, 2018 at 2 p.m. Lud- through seventh grade where he ting into all states except a few in the power plants in United States for the Thompson and Tonya Spears, both of low’s American Legion Color Guard wrote in his bio of keeping the veg- northwest and Alaska. next 18 years before retiring. Tennessee. will be present. etable garden, cutting and stacking When he lost Charlotte on Christ- wood, and cutting ice in the win- mas Day in 1997, he stoically con- ter. At about age 13, his family had tinued on alone until his son Robert Barbara J. Comtois, 1940 – 2018 to leave the farm as the payments Albert M. Pixley, 1917 – 2018. moved in with him in 2016. He en- could not be made, so the family PHOTO PROVIDED joyed relatively good health until his BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Barbara well as a trip to England and a cruise moved to a two-family house in East 100th birthday under the watchful Jean Comtois, 78, of Edgebrook to Bermuda. Longmeadow, Mass., on Summers member of the National Guard so he care of his daughter, Betty Wall. At Park, formerly of 19 Burt St., passed On June 13, 1964, she married Road. Albert fondly recalled gradua- was inducted into the regular Army the age of 99, after his son Robert’s away unexpectedly Wednesday, June Richard Comtois who predeceased tion from elementary school and the and sent to Florida for training. Al- death in 2017, he was unable to stay 13, 2018. Barbara was born April 20, her in 2009. Barbara is survived by class picnic being the first social he bert applied for and was granted alone and went to Springfield Senior 1940, in Barre, Vt., the daughter of her children James R. Comtois and ever attended on a beautiful day in a a deferment as he was colorblind, & Rehabilitation home on Chester Americo “Mac” and Dorotha (Ed- wife Kim, Jean M. Illingworth and place called Kibbie Grove in Somers, married, and his job was considered Road. Albert passed from this life wards) Gioria. She was a graduate husband Geoff all of Westminster, Conn. “necessary to the war effort.” June 13, 2018, which ironically would of Spaulding High School in 1958, Vt.; her brother Robert of Granite- To attend high school, Albert Albert and his sister Ernestine have been Charlotte’s 100th birthday. earned a bachelor’s degree in home ville, Vt.; her sister Elizabeth Brent lived with his Aunt Emma where shared the same birthday and often Survivors include children Howard economics education from the Uni- of North Port, Fla.; her grandchil- he rode a bicycle into Springfield so celebrated them together until Er- Pixley and Jane (Stoodley) of Caven- versity of Vermont in 1962, making dren Elizabeth Comtois, Rachel that he could attend the technical nestine’s death at age 96. dish, Vt., Betty (Pixley) Wall and Wal- the Dean’s list, and was a teacher at Comtois, Ethan Illingworth, Brady high school. Choosing the machine Albert loved to fly airplanes. He lace of Springfield, Vt., Flora (Pixley) Bellows Falls High School and Bel- Illingworth, Madisyn Illingworth, trades curriculum, he took German spent many hours in single engine Bush and Barry of Ogunquit, Maine, lows Falls Union High School for 30 and Samantha Comtois; great- as a foreign language and advanced planes and wanted to get his pilot’s and predeceased by Robert Pixley; years. grandson Cody Randall; and several math courses as well as the required license but could not afford it as he grandchildren Barry Wall of Salem, During her tenure, she made Barbara J. Comtois, 1940 – 2018. nephews and nieces. courses. In his junior year, Albert got always put the needs of his family Mass., Colleen Fitzgerald (Kevin) of many championship banners for PHOTO PROVIDED It was Barbara’s wish that people his driver’s license, and as his father first. By this time, he and Charlotte Hemple, Hemstead, England, Bryan the BFUHS gymnasium and was do not wear black to her services. was by then working in Vermont and had two sons, Howard and Robert, Bush (Kathy) of Kittery, Maine, Chris awarded District Home Economics knitting, baking, playing piano, lis- There will be calling hours 5 – 8 only coming home every other week. and two daughters, Betty and Flora. Pixley (Lisa) of Meridan, N.H., Wal- Teacher. She was a member of the tening to music, doing jigsaw puz- p.m. Friday, June 22 at Fenton & He got up at 4 a.m. to take his father Around 1948, the family moved to lace W. Wall of Springfield, Vt., Erik Alpha Chapter 53 Order of the East- zles, and angel, handkerchief, and Hennessey Funeral Home in Bel- to the job so that he had the car and the Hoisington Farm in Weathers- Bush of Ogunquit, Maine, Rebecca ern Star, the Bellows Falls Woman’s miniature Christmas card collect- lows Falls, Vt. Funeral service will didn’t have to ride the bike to school field, Vt., where Albert commuted Nareau (Jay) of Cavendish, Vt., Mat- Club, and the United Church of Bel- ing. She always treasured her family, be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 23, at anymore. His high school gradua- the seven miles to town every day thew Pixley (Denise) of Fairbanks, lows Falls where she served as dea- especially Thanksgiving, Christmas the United Church of Bellows Falls. tion was in the Municipal Hall in on a dirt road, and Charlotte did Ala.; great-grandchildren Brianna con, Christian Ed Comm, and also Eve, and Lake Dunmore gatherings. A private burial will be held in the Springfield, Mass. June 12, 1934, and farm chores as part of the rent. It was Moulton, Jake and Annika Pixley, on the Mission Board. She was proud She also enjoyed dinner with friends Oak Hill Cemetery. Albert’s mother Grace was the only during that period on the farm that Sydney, Lauren, and Evan Bush, and to have been awarded 1992 Mother on Friday nights and attending the Memorial donations may be made family member to attend. Roy Hodges, a Korean War veteran, Abigail Fitzgerald; nieces Virginia of the Year, of being president and numerous sporting events, concerts, to the Comtois Family Scholarship, In September 1939, his father, his came to train a horse for the owner’s (McIndoe) Frank of Baldwinsville, co-president of the Woman’s Club, and art shows for her grandchildren c/o Thomas Chisamore, TD Bank, Uncle George, his Aunt Gladys, and daughter, met and married Pauline N.Y., Marion (McIndoe) Holt of and mentoring cancer patients. Bar- and great-grandchild. Barbara also 2 Church Street, Bellows Falls, VT their families decided to go to Flor- Freeman, an adopted Pixley daugh- Milford, N.H. and Rita (Lashua) Mc- bara enjoyed sewing, quilting, crafts, enjoyed many trips to Nova Scotia as 05101. ida to find work. They went in two ter. They were married in the family Cloud of Bethleham, N.H. cars, and Albert drove the ‘35 Ford living room Christmas Eve 1953 and Friends may call at the Davis Me- V-8 all the way down. They rented have been part of the Pixley family morial Chapel Saturday, June 23 Arnold H. Young, 1948 - 2018 a house in Fort Pierce, and he found ever since. from 10 to 11 a.m., a memorial ser- a job working for a builder who was In August of 1953, the family moved vice will be held at 11 a.m. Reverend JAMAICA, Vt. - Arnold H. Young, He leaves his family, wife Donna ers Jerry, Ray Jr. and Robert Young; building a warehouse. Albert stayed into the town of Springfield, Vt. and George Keeler will officiate. Burial 69, a resident of Jamaica, Vt. passed Young of Jamaica, Vt.; his former and daughter Lisa Young Noble and until Thanksgiving when he left be- bought a home at 68 White Street will follow in the Oakland Cemetery away Sunday, June 10, 2018 at the wife Judith Holden of West Town- Perry Chase III. Memorial gifts in cause he was homesick for his new where Albert and Charlotte raised in Springfield, Vt. Arrangements are Vermont Veteran’s Home in Ben- shend, Vt. as well as children and memory of Arnie may be made to sweetheart, whom he had met at a their children. That was the home under the direction of the Davis Me- nington, Vt. the son of Raymond grandchildren; Lori and Tom Staib Vermont Veteran’s Home, 325 North church function. On his return to Albert had maintained throughout morial Chapel in Springfield, Vt. P. Young Sr. and Lois S. (Reynolds) of West Townshend and their daugh- Street, Bennington, VT 05201; Lisa’s Vermont, while staying with his sis- Young. He was born in Brattleboro, ter Sarah Staib of Arlington; Linda Love Charitable Association, 1120 ter Ernestine in Vernon, Vt., he mar- Vt. July 20, 1948. He graduated from and Jerry Hescock and their daugh- Windham Hill Road, West Town- ried Charlotte Flora Thaxter May 4, Leland and Gray Seminary. After ters Ashely and Kelsey of Wards- shend, VT 05359; or contact Elaine 1940 in Brattleboro, Vt. He applied PONDS! PONDS! PONDS! PONDS! graduating, he entered the U.S. Army boro; Julie and Randy Barrows of Beckwith, Community Food Pantry, for and got a job in Springfield, Vt. where he served in the Vietnam War. Wardsboro and their sons Nathan 3923 RT 30 Jamaica, VT 05343. at Bryant Chucking Grinder in the Ponds are our Specialty! Arnie worked for many years at and Bryan; Marci and Ray Barrows Graveside services for Arnold grinding department where his boss Kearley Fuel in Jamaica, Vt. and In- of Jamaica and their son Chris; Ken- Young will be held July 1, 2018 at 2 was now his father-in-law, Arthur EXCAVATION tervale Condominium Association ny Chase and his friend Sherry Ti- p.m. at the East Jamaica Cemetery in Thaxter. in Bondville, Vt., as well as provid- tus-Lawrence of Jamaica. He leaves Vermont off of Route 30. To send the When World War II broke out, Al- Since the 1960s • FREE Estimates ing caretaking services on the side. his brother Peter Young and sisters family personal condolences, please bert and Charlotte were living in Bel- 802-952-0222 • 802-952-8373 He was a member of the American Judy Young and Connie Bentley, all visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com. lows Falls, Vt. Albert was already a Legion West River Valley Post 16 of Wardsboro, Vt. 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BF girls’ track BF boys’ track BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - The 2018 Bellows Falls Union High School Girls Vermont Champion Track and Field team. This is the girls’ third state title BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - The Terriers have captured an incredible six straight in a row and their fifth in Tim Eno’s tenure as coach. First row: Baylee state titles in a row, and this is the eight state title under the leadership Davis, Dani Marchica, Savannah Bradbury. Second row: Abbe Cravinho, of Tim Eno. First row: Ethan Lauricella, Nic Potter, Shane Clark, Teagan Megan Banik, Haley Covillion, Halle Dickerson, Abby Dearborn, Brigid Bacon, Keenan Lowe. Second row: Kamen Amezcua, Connor Smith, Coo- Hodsden, Madi Joy, Jaden Luebbert, Emma Lober, Molly Hodsden, Macie per Stafford, Tylar, Stanley, Braden Maxfield, Noah Johnson, Drew Elliott, Streeter, Brenna La Duc, Abby Wilbur, Emma Perkins. Third row: Lia Clark, Dylan Clark, Ryan Kelly, Gabe Hakimoglu, Coach Eno. Third row: Coach Coach Clark, Amber Murray, Meagan Kelly, Coach Bennett, Michelle Mar- BR sports awards Bennett, Ian Wallace, Tim Salter-Roy, Coach Clark, Jacob Howarth, Stone chica, Alice Salter-Roy, Izzy Stack, Layla Maiocco, Birgess Schemm, Jas- Bradbury, Elijah Ghia, Quinn Farmer, Hunter O’Conner, Hunter Smith, mine Boucher, Jessica Roberts, Emma Lawrence, Johanna Parker, Leanna LUDLOW, Vt. - Black River High School spring sports banquet award re- Brennen Bickford, Troy Mounsey, Reno Tuttle, and Jon Carrington. Mager, Molly Kelly, Becca Rounds, and Coach Eno. cipients. PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE PHOTO PROVIDED PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE

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The Terriers have captured three straight Ver- Gabe Hikimoglu was one of the standout per- mont Division III Girls Track and Field Cham- formers for the BFUHS boys’ track team on Terrier girls’ relay pionships. They appear to have a lease on the the day they won the Vermont State Division Discus title at least for the time being. They also seem III Track and Field championships. Hikimoglu’s When any team wins a state championship in any sport, there must be to dominate the event’s pole vault competition. name kept coming up as he won the high BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Reno Tuttle competed numerous successful contributors. Four Bellows Falls Terrier girls stepped In the state meet, they captured first, second, jump, placed second in the 200-meter event, in the discus event. Tuttle had a strong day to up big to capture first place points in this years Vermont State Track and and third place. Jaden Luebbert on her way to and then took a third in the 100-meter dash. help the first place Terriers tally enough points Field winning effort. From left to right, Macie Streeter, Halle Dickerson, finishing first versus the field. Brigid Hodsden Gabe also was a part of the winning 4 x 400 to win the state title. Tuttle, a junior, won both Abby Dearborn, and Jasmine Boucher pose after earning the top prize in placed second, and Hailey Covillion was third. first place boys’ relay team. the discus and the shot put and was second in the 4 X 400 Relay event. the javelin. PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE Evolution Bike Park at Okemo opening for the season LUDLOW, Vt. – Okemo their mountain bik- Mountain Resort is sched- ing gear needs and uled to open its lift-served more than 100 new mountain bike park for the Scott mountain bikes season June 23. The Evolu- available for rent. Up- tion Bike Park at Okemo stairs, adjacent to the opened its first trail from sunny deck, Switch- the summit last summer back BBQ serves and is adding two more fresh-from-the-grill trails to the upper-moun- burgers and hot dogs, tain system in 2018. along with snacks and Scrambler, Okemo’s pre- beverages, including miere summit trail, is 3.2 a selection of local miles long and descends beer. Blackline quad lift to Magic 2,000 vertical feet. It is an Okemo’s Sunburst advanced-intermediate- Six chairlift is not just level ride that returns to for mountain bikers LONDONDERRY, Vt. - The Blackline Quad lift was moved from Stratton Mountain to Magic Mountain recently. On Bike the slopes and trails of Okemo. the left the bullwheel is arriving in Magic’s parking lot for unloading. On the right a lift is lifting the quad into its the base of the Sunburst PHOTO BY GARREN POIRIER during the summer. new position on Magic. Get ready for the 2018-19 skiing season! Six chairlift or the Sugar It also welcomes visi- PHOTOS PROVIDED House via a connector trail. tors who would like Shake-and-Bake, a more challeng- area features gentle terrain offering to enjoy a scenic chairlift ride. The ing trail that starts at the summit and something for the never-ever rider Sunburst Six accommodates six pas- returns to the Sunburst Six, is EVO’s through advanced-intermediate lev- sengers at a time and provides an newest addition. Sluice, a connector els. The upper mountain, served by incomparable perspective of the sur- trail that links Shake-and-Bake to the Sunburst Six, offers unique op- rounding landscape. At the summit, Scrambler, also makes its official de- portunities to incorporate the natu- visitors can explore or hike to the but in 2018. ral landscape into the trail design for summit fire tower for an incredible The Evolution Bike Park at Okemo more advanced and expert riders. 360-degree view that includes the opened in the summer of 2015. An- “As the trail networks grow, there mountains of Vermont and surround- chored by The Green Mile and Flow is an amazing opportunity to create ing states. Rider trails, it introduced terrain with lines that move through the forests For more information, visit www. berms, bridges, boardwalks, and roll- and utilize the natural rock to offer okemo.com or call 802-228-1600. ers accessible by chairlift. By its sec- fun, challenging, and unique riding ond season, the trail count grew to experiences here in the East, as we six – all served by Okemo’s South have done in Colorado,” said Robert- Ridge Quad A out of the resort’s son. “The long-term goal is to allow a Clock Tower base area. wide range of ages and ability levels to Trails from the summit were part enjoy the progression of resort moun- of EVO Bike Park’s original design tain biking, as well as create a venue Chester Rod & Gun 22LR Egg Shoot created by Christian Robertson, who to host premier biking events in years CHESTER, Vt. – On Saturday, June 23, the Chester Rod and Gun Club will once again be hosting their 22LR Egg has been designing and building trails to come.” Shoot at 4352 Route 11 in Chester. Registration is at 9 a.m. with the shoot starting at 10 a.m. The cost for the event at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, in All of Okemo’s mountain biking includes lunch. Field grade riffles and ammo only. No custom/match rifles or ammo is allowed at this family-friendly Colorado, and Mount Sunapee Re- operations are based in Okemo’s Evo- shoot. sort, in New Hampshire, for more lution Bike Shop, located in the Sugar There will be two classes of shooting: open sight and scoped riffles. than a decade. When Robertson first House mid-mountain lodge, and ac- Everyone will be divided into three groups: youth age 12 and under, teens 12 to 17, and adults age 18 and up. explored the terrain at Okemo, he cessed by driving past the Clock Tow- Limited to the first 60 entries per class. found it to be an ideal canvas for cre- er in Okemo’s original base area, and For more information, contact Paul at 802-875-4616 during the day or 802-376-9929 in the evening. ating what potentially could become continuing up Mountain Road. On one of the best mountain bike parks the lower level of the Sugar House, STOCK PHOTOS in New England. The lower mountain visitors can find the solution to all Catch the views atop the mountain. PHOTO BY GREG PETRICS 2B | June 20, 2018 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper arts & entertainment Debbi Wetzel Next FOLA film is “Billy Elliot painting on the Musical” LUDLOW, Vt. - “Billy Elliot the Musical Live” will be the next FOLA movie Saturday, June 23 at display 7 p.m. at the Heald Auditorium at the Ludlow Town Hall. BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - A quiet Square Booksell- Susan Haefner, a member of the rocking chair sits beside pots of ers in Bellows Falls. “Billy Elliot Live” National Com- pansies on a quintessential country Drawing for the pany, will introduce the musical. porch. This painting by Saxtons Riv- winning ticket will Haefner, a frequent performer in er artist, Debbi Wetzel, invites the be at a CASP event Weston Playhouse productions viewer to have a seat and embark in the fall, and you as well as Broadway and other on some daydreaming. Stop by to need not be present regional theatre groups, will of- see this painting, just to the right as to win. fer her unique perspective on the you enter through the Rockingham The Community London Company’s production Library’s front door. The Commu- Asylum Seekers of this great musical and dancing nity Asylum Seekers Project is sell- Project assists those event along with reminiscences ing raffle tickets to win this artwork seeking asylum in of her experiences performing in to sustain the organization’s host- the United States “Billy Elliot Live.” Currently she is Painting by Saxtons River artist, Debbi Wetzel. ing operations. There are no limits with housing, food, PHOTO PROVIDED in rehearsal for the Weston Play- on the number of tickets bought. clothing, and other house’s musical, “Fun Home.” “Billy Elliot the Musical Live” at FOLA. Raffle tickets are available online needs until they “Billy Elliot the Musical Live” PHOTO PROVIDED at www.caspvt.org, by calling 802- become self-sustaining. Asylum violence and persecution in their is a 2014 British filmed version of 968-2961, or by visiting the Village seekers are displaced people fleeing home countries. Elton John’s “Billy Elliot the Mu- sical” (2005), which in turn was village in northeast England who She quickly notices that Billy is a based on the 2000 film “Billy El- transcends class and circumstance to prodigy and takes him under her liot.” Stephen Daldry directed become a ballet star. The musical is wing. Soon, despite his family’s re- Puppet camp with Shoshana Bass both the original film and the set against the backdrop of the 1984- sistance, Mrs. Wilkinson manages to 2014 musical adaptation. 5 miners’ strike, which tragically af- get Billy an audition with The Royal SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. – Profes- Millions of fans, thousands fects the whole village. Ballet School in London. The village sional puppeteer Shoshana Bass will of standing ovations, 10 Tony Billy is looked after by his father, learns to overcome their ill-founded be leading a puppet camp at Main Awards, including Best Musical… brother, and grandfather, after his prejudices and, along with Billy’s fa- Street Arts beginning Monday, June This is a show with the heart, hu- mother’s death a few years earlier. ther, come around to support Billy’s 25. mor and passion to be named They are not well off and have no dream to become a dancer as Billy The five-day camp will meet from TIME Magazine’s “Best Musical experience with, or tolerance for, the defies the odds and is finally accept- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day and is for of the Decade!” With a powerful arts. His dad and brother are totally ed into The Royal Ballet School. ages 8 to 12. storyline, rousing songs, and op- against the idea of him learning to As with all FOLA movies, the film Participants will build a variety portunities for sensational chore- dance, but Billy finds himself drawn is free and open to everyone; dona- of simple puppets of different sizes, ography, Billy Elliot is the perfect towards the ballet world. tions are appreciated. Popcorn will embellish them with character and opportunity to blow audiences As a result, Billy is forced to take be supplied by Berkshire Bank with costume, and learn techniques for away. his boxing lesson money and use it FOLA providing water. For informa- animating the puppets and creat- Billy Elliot tells the story of a secretly for dance lessons from lo- tion, call 802-228-7239 or visit the ing story with them. At the end of young boy from a coal-mining cal dance teacher Mrs. Wilkinson. FOLA website at www.fola.us. the week, there will be an informal showing for friends and family to celebrate the week of puppetry. In addition to the puppetry, there will Springfield Town Library welcomes Main Street Arts is offering a puppet camp with Shoshana Bass. be group-building games and focus- PHOTO PROVIDED ing exercises to get the creative en- ergy flowing. Bass grew up in the puppet world of Putney’s Sandglass Theater Modern Times Theater and is carrying on the tradition begun by her parents, Eric Bass SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Springfield trouble, adventure, and triumph. In- inal novelty numbers, performed on and Ines Zeller Bass, who raised Town Library welcomes Modern cluded in the cast are the Bozo Broth- the cornet, ukulele, and bicycle pump. her in a traveling family of inter- Times Theater Thursday, June 28 at ers, who delight audiences with their Rose Friedman and Justin Lander nationally acclaimed puppeteers 2 p.m. to kick off the summer read- dynamic percussive dance routines. have been making and perform- in which she experienced the ar- ing program, “Libraries Rock!” This is hand-puppetry at its best in ing puppet shows together since tistic voices of diverse cultures, The hills are alive with the sound a style that has entertained children 2003. They are co-founders of Ver- heritages, and perspectives. A of music in this all-ages puppet for centuries. In addition to the pup- mont Vaudeville, Vermont’s premier graduate of Naropa University production. “Sweet Music” follows pet show, the program also features a Vaudeville troupe. with an interdisciplinary degree the troubles and travails of pup- mini concert, offering selections from Join us Thursday, June 28 at 2 p.m., in performing arts, peace studies, petry’s favorite loudmouth, Mr. an extensive repertoire of early jazz, at the Springfield Town Library! This and Tai Chi, Bass has performed Punch, as he sings his way through classic American folk songs and orig- event is free and open to the public. and choreographed in Poland, the Virgin Islands, Germany, and the U.S. Cooler in the Mountains summer music Registration and information Saturday, July 21, 2018 are available by contacting MSA KILLINGTON, Vt. – Killington the summer with Donovan Franken- • July 21 - TBD at 802-869-2960, info@main- Resort announced the 2018 Cooler reiter. • July 28 - Hailey Jane and the Pri- streetarts.org, or online at www. in the Mountains Concert Series The eight-week series begins July mates Riley Rink at Hunter Park mainstreetarts.org. starting with HIRIE and closing 14 with top names from the national • Aug. 4 - Rustic Overtones music scene throughout the summer. • Aug. 11 - The Funky Dawgz Brass Manchester, VT This family-friendly event returns to Band the K-1 Base Area this summer Sat- • Aug. 18 - Super Doppler urdays from 3:30-6 p.m. Families are • Aug. 25 - TBD 5K Run/Walk • 10K Run • Kids’ Obstacle Course encouraged to arrive early and enjoy • Sept. 1 - Donovan Frankenreiter the festive atmosphere and all the For more information about the summer activities Killington Resort concert series, sponsored by Long offers. Trail Brewing Co., Catamount Radio, 2018 summer event line-up and Casella Waste, visit www.killing- • July 14 - HIRIE ton.com/events.

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The Vermont Journal/The Shopper June 20, 2018 | 3B arts & entertainment OVGC debuts Willie Dunn’s Christopher Lloyd stars in summer music series “Our Town” LUDLOW, Vt. – A new summer WESTON, Vt. – Weston Play- Philip Kerr, Bar- music series in the Okemo Valley house Theatre is ready to launch bara Lloyd, Ra- debuts Sunday, June 24. The Willie the 2018 Main Stage season with phael Peacock, Dunn’s Summer Music Series, pre- Christopher Lloyd starring in Tim Rush, Doro- sented by Mary W. Davis Realtor “Our Town” - a fresh take on thy Stanley, and and Associates Inc., is scheduled a timeless classic. The Pulitzer Brandy Zarle. every Sunday, from 4 to 6 p.m., on Prize-winning play focuses on the The produc- the patio of Willie Dunn’s Grille at small, fictional town of Grover’s tion will be Okemo Valley Golf Club. Corners, where ordinary people helmed by Steve “We welcome everyone – golf lead extraordinary lives. This sim- Stettler, marking club members, local residents, and ple yet profound story of commu- the final directo- visitors from away – to enjoy a nity, brought to life by Thornton rial project of his cocktail and dinner accompanied Wilder’s singular voice, remains 30-year tenure as by live, acoustic music performed one of the most loved plays of all producing artis- by local musicians on our beautiful time. tic director. He patio that overlooks the 18th fair- “Our Town” was last produced has assembled a way and scenic landscape beyond,” on the Weston Stage in 1973, world-class cre- said Willie Dunn’s Grille Manager starring the late Sam Lloyd Sr., ative team, in- Adrienne Carter. Christopher Lloyd’s elder broth- cluding scenic The Willie Dunn’s summer music er, as the Stage Manager. Lloyd designer Kris- Enjoy the music at Willie Dunn’s. series runs for 10 consecutive Sun- PHOTO BY ROB BOSSI is dedicating his performance to ten Robinson days starting June 24 and ending his brother, who helped him start (“Tenderly,” “The Aug. 26. The musical line up for the his acting career at Weston in the Other Place”), summer includes: Sammy Blanchette Scottish golf family and was instru- won by Willie Dunn Jr. It was the 1960s. Best known for his film lighting designer Christopher Lloyd. on June 24, Duane Carleton on July 1, mental in expanding the sport in the first, unofficial U.S. Open. and television work including the Jiyoun Chang PHOTO BY BETINA LA PLANTE Rhys Chalmers on July 8, Jamie Ward United States during the late 19th Dunn’s influence on the game “Back to the Future” trilogy, “One (“Uncle Vanya,” on July 15, Andy Lugo on July 21, century. Young Willie came to the included the design of 12 holes at Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” “The Glass Me- and sound effects to support the sto- Ryan Fuller on July 29, Rhys Chalm- United States in 1893 and taught the the original Shinnecock Hills Golf and “Taxi,” Christopher Lloyd nagerie”), costume designer Kirche ry,” says Stettler. ers on Aug. 5, Sammy Blanchette on game at the Newport Golf Club, in Club on Long Island, and the cre- last appeared at the Playhouse in Leigh Zeile (“The Music Man,” Sponsored by Manchester Design- Aug. 12, Chris Kleeman on Aug. 19, Newport, R.I. It was at that time that ation of the first indoor golf school “Death of A Salesman” in 2010. “Death of A Salesman”), and com- er Outlets, “Our Town” runs June and Jamie Ward on Aug. 26. the Newport Club and the St. An- in the country on Fifth Avenue in His extensive stage credits include poser/sound designer Daniel Kluger 21-July 7 at the Weston Playhouse, For more information, please visit drews Golf Club of Yonkers, N.Y., ar- New York City. the Tony Award-winning pro- (“Uncle Vanya,” “Death of A Sales- located at 12 Park St. in Weston. www.okemo.com or call 802-228- ranged to hold what they called the Dunn was a successful teaching duction of “Morning’s At Seven,” man”). Show times are at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday- 1387. National Amateur and Open Cham- professional and dedicated his life “Twelfth Night”in the Public The- “Although set in early 20th cen- Saturday; 2 p.m. Wednesday and Sat- Who was Willie Dunn? Willie pionship. The event was held in 1894, to the game, its traditions and the ater’s Shakespeare in the Park, and tury New Hampshire, ‘Our Town’ is urday; and at 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets Dunn Jr. came from an illustrious attracted four professionals and was people who shared his enthusiasm. “Caucasian Chalk Circle” at Clas- Shakespearean in its theatricality and can be purchased by calling the box sic Stage Company. scope. Wilder’s Stage Manager is our office between 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Julie Benko, Girl from last year’s guide through the play, taking vari- 802-824-5288, or by visiting www. hit musical, “Once,” and Vichet ous roles himself, and it is performed westonplayhouse.org. Ask about Summer reading program kicks Chum, who developed his cel- with little scenery and mimed props. dinner at the theatre’s farm to table ebrated one-man play, “Knyum,” We have embraced that approach by restaurant, West Town Eatery, and at Weston’s Artist Retreat, play the casting a talented and diverse en- Weston’s famed post-show Cabaret. central characters, Emily Webb semble, many of whom play multiple “Our Town” is a Vermont Arts off at Rockingham Library and George Gibbs. The cast fea- roles, and who provide all the music 2018 event. tures three generations of Weston BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - The Rock- bicycle pump. ment’s Youtube channel online to favorites, including Munson ingham Free Public Library presents Rose Friedman and Justin Lander see videos from previous years. Hicks, Christine Toy Johnson, Knight Excavating Modern Times Theater in “That’s have been making and performing Don’t forget to pick up your stuffed What I Call Sweet Music” Wednesday, puppet shows together since 2003. animal on June 28! Ponds, Roads, June 27, at 5 p.m. They are co-founders of Vermont This program is free and open to Sewer Systems Check out our weekly The hills are alive with the sound of Vaudeville, Vermont’s premier Vaude- the public. For more information, Logging & Land Clearing music in this all-ages puppet produc- ville troupe. Librarians say Modern contact the library at 802-463-4270, Drainage Problems tion. Times Theater “engages all ages with email youthservices@rocking- Business Spotlight Complete Site Work “Sweet Music” follows the troubles their superb talent, wit and enthusi- hamlibrary.org, go online to www. and travails of puppetry’s favorite asm,” and “you must, must see them in rockinghamlibrary.org, or stop by Free Estimates loudmouth, Mr. Punch as he sings person!” the library at 65 Westminster St. in Featured on Page 5B his way through trouble, adventure, After this program the library will Bellows Falls, Vt. 802-874-7191 - Jamaica, VT and triumph. Included in the cast are be hosting the 10th annual Stuffed the Bozo Brothers, who delight audi- Animal Sleepover. What would your ences with their dynamic percussive stuffed animal do if it spent the night Serving the Area Since 1970 dance routines. This is hand-puppetry at the library? Find out by bringing one at its best in a style that has entertained of your dolls, figures, or stuffed animals GREATER FALLS children for centuries. In addition to (not your favorite one, though - you’ll INSURANCE the puppet show, the program also want to keep that with you) to the serving VT and NH since 1996 features a mini concert, offering se- Youth Department anytime between lections from an extensive repertoire Monday, June 25 and Wednesday, June of early jazz, classic American folk 27. We’ll create a video of how your songs, and original novelty numbers, stuffed animal spent the night in the 802-875-3113 | [email protected] Home • Auto • Farm • Business • Motorcycle • Recreational Vehicles performed on the cornet, ukulele, and library. 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Currently, Don who are in the hunt for the brag- Cup grew tighter Tuesday, June 12 4th Benson’s Chevrolet - 20.5/10 Garrow, Terry Keefe, and Bob ging rights of the 2018 Gentlemen’s as some of the bottom teams rose up 5th Skygate Financial - 19/9 Smith are tied for first; Richard League Champion. Stay tuned for the ranks and dethroned some of the 6th Stryhas Builders - 17/8 Demuzio is in second place; and future results and player standings! front-runners. The Honey Dew Man 7th Built Rite MFG. - 15.5/7 squad walloped Built Rite MFG. with 8th Diamond Realty - 15/6 Peter Girard, Ryan McGuire, Terry 9th Knight Tubs - 12.5/5 Golf at Tater Hill. Thayne, and Bob Herbs combin- 10th Green Mountain Apprais- STOCK PHOTO ing to win 24 holes, and moving the als - 12/ 4 team up four spots into fifth place. Season standings: WINDHAM, Vt. – Tater Hill Golf Jake’s - 28 Engel & Volkers finished second for 1st Stryhas Builders - 67 League standings are as follows: LaSalle - 27 the night, and positioned themselves 2nd Engel & Volkers - 65 Mountain Division: Dam Diner - 26 within two points of the overall lead. 3rd Benson’s Chevrolet - 61 Chester Boyz - 29 Members - 22 Chris Garvey, Austin Danyew, Larry 4th Knight Tubs - 57 Stoneman - 27 Homes de Peau - 19 Plumb, and Fra Devine combined 5th Honey Dew Man - 52 TK Trucking - 25 Prouty - 16 to win 23.5 holes. Huntley’s Wealth 6th Skygate Financial - 50 East Easy Riders - 24 Piper Hill - 15 Management snagged third place. 7th Huntley’s Wealth Manage- Eagle Hunters - 23 WCC - 15 Scott Howard, Derek Karner, Bruce ment - 49 Lisai’s - 22 Chaves - 14 Zanca, and Chuck Sweetman com- 8th Diamond Realty - 48 Camp Holly - 20 Cyr - 10 bined to win 21 holes. Closest to the 9th Built Rite MFG. - 40 Shack Attack - 16 pin winners were Fra Devine on the 10th Green Mountain - 39 Powerglide - 14 Tater Hill Golf Club is located fourth hole and John Boehrer on the For more information about Ovitt - 12 at 6802 Popple Dungeon Rd. in eighth hole. Okemo Valley Golf Club, please Green Door - 8 Windham, Vt. For more informa- Weekly results: call 802-228-1396 or visit www. Valley Division: tion, go to www.okemo.com/ac- 1st Honey Dew Man - 24/15 okemo.com. Coleman’s - 28 tivities/golf/tater-hill-golf-club. Golf Bellows Falls Country Club. STOCK PHOTO Okemo Valley Golf Club Member- Strong performance at SEVCA’s Member Tournament results benefit golf tournament LUDLOW, Vt. – Okemo Valley ber-Member Tournament Sunday, net went to Rick Doyle and Rick BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – Players poverty programs serving Golf Club hosted its annual Mem- June 17. The format for the annual Marasa with a nine-under par 61. at Southeastern Vermont Com- low-income individuals and affair was a team-of-two, best-ball Ladies’ champions were Harriet munity Action’s 17th annual families in Windham and gross and net. Parot and Peg Margiotta with an “Chipping Away at Poverty” Ben- Windsor counties. SEVCA Roger Danyew’s seven-birdie bar- 87, while Shirley MacDonald and efit Golf Tournament Friday, June dedicated the tournament Ge your Weekly rage helped carry the day as he and Sue Horsman posted a four-under 8 were greeted with comfortable to the memory of Harald partner Mark Gauthier combined par 66. Closest to the pin win- temperatures and plenty of sun- Schmidtke, its weatherization Golf News to shoot a two-under par 68. Sec- ners were Darlene Remy on the shine - perfect weather for golf. director, who passed away on ond gross winners were Matt Graves 8th hole and Greg Birsky on the The Tournament sponsor, Spring- April 2. Schmidtke demon- on our F cebo k! and Mark Kattalia as they posted an 17th. Long drive winners were Sue field Housing Authority, and two strated an unwavering com- even par 70. Low net winners were Horsman and Matt Graves on the co-sponsors, Mutual of America mitment to SEVCA’s mission o Jo op Kevin Theissen and Charlie Howard 18th hole. and Sunset Tool Inc., along with during his 25 years with the with a 13-under par 57, and second For more information about 15 other major sponsors, 15 agency, and he played in the Okemo Valley Golf Club, please other donors, and 17 teams of golf tournament every year to call 802-228-1396 or visit www. golfers raised nearly $11,000 to help raise money to further Simonton Replacement Windows, Raynor Garage Door okemo.com. support SEVCA’s essential anti- that mission. 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Special thanks go to Brattleboro Fri-Sun $50 before 2pm / $40 after 2pm 5/26 - 6/30 MON-THU FRI-SUN PEAK: Mon-Thu: 7am-1:30pm, Cart Rental Not Included And Not Required Fri-Sun: 7am-2:30pm Country Club and their staff for *Must present this coupon for discounted rates. Prices subject to 6% VT sales tax. PEAK $66 $76 VALUE: Mon-Thu: 1:30pm-close, Call for tee times (802) 228-1396 their assistance, generosity, and high Fri-Sun: 2:30pm-close quality service in hosting our tour- VALUE $50 $57 OKEMO.com/golf ta i go - *Coupon expires 6/30/18 nament once again. The Vermont Journal/The Shopper June 20, 2018 | 5B classifieds see. Low mileage. Dealer maintained. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Very nice 1 or homeowner’s insurance is required. $18,900. Call 802-259-2964. bedroom second floor apartment, Must pass background checks and AUCTION (07/10) furnished, full bath. Includes heat, have a valid license. Prior experience N. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Auction held hot water, snow & trash removal, and helpful but not required. Generous business spotlight June 23, 2018 at 11 a.m. at 96 electricity. $725/month. Call Jake tax-free pay stipend. Please email Route 106 N. Springfield. 802-683- and leave a message 802-885-9560. resume to [email protected]. 7104 To be auctioned: CLASSES (07/03) (07/10) Vincent Pizzo Unit #124 BROWNSVILLE, Vt. – Reiki Classes, BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – 2 bedroom CHESTER, Vt. – HIRING IMMEDIATE- Brian Lapre Unit #191. (06/26) Level 1 & 2, at Jai Studios July 21 second floor apartment on quiet LY. Full & part time Non-CDL drivers, Walpole Creamery & 22. Cost $185 per class or $295 street. Washer/Dryer hookup, heat office, and general labor positions. 532 Main Street, Walpole, N.H. together. Early Bird rate: $250. $75 included. 2 porches, large back yard. Good pay for the right people. APPLY 603-445-5700 CAR FOR SALE deposit to preregister. Contact Angie $900/month. Security, First, and IN PERSON at Bliss Farm Enterprises www.walpolecreamery.com at [email protected]. (07/17) excellent references required. Owner at 74 High St. (06/26) www.facebook.com/walpolecreamery MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – Honda Odys- occupied. 802-463-4338 (07/03) sey minivan. Excellent condition. Must KILLINGTON, Vt. – Green Mountain BONDVILLE, Vt. – Large studio apart- National Golf Course is hiring full- Since 2006, Walpole Creamery has been a locally owned and operated, small batch ice cream ment to rent. Recently refurbished. time, part-time line cook. Pay based maker. Using only local, organic, and all-natural ingredients, Walpole Creamery produces super FOR RENT PLACE A CLASSIFIED Available A/O, includes heat and on experience. Play on the course is premium ice cream in 14 standard and six seasonal flavors. They make their own base mix from BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Two bedroom A/C. Call 631-431-8917. $850/ benefit of employment. Please call fresh, Jersey milk that they pick up from Crescent Farm in Walpole. GET SEEN! unfurnished apartment. $1000/ month. (06/26) 802-244-4653 or email dbowyer@ After they pick up raw milk, the sweet cream base mix is made fresh that same day. Their special month, includes heat, hot water, browngolf.net. Or stop by. We are chocolate base is cooked with Dutch cocoa powder. They make a vat of creamy hot chocolate, which electric, snow & rubbish removal. No LUDLOW, Vt. – South Main Street. 1, WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM open 7 days a week. (07/03) provides unique rich chocolate flavor that is far superior to traditional mixed chocolate. The base ice dogs. Call 203-668-3591 (07/17) 2, and 3 bedroom apartments. Utili- cream mixes, both sweet cream and chocolate, are chilled overnight before the all-natural ingredi- ties included. Immediate openings. ents – cookies, nuts, ginger, fruits, etc. – are mixed in the next day. Call 802-228-5403. (07/03) Standard ice cream contains 10 percent milk fat and is generally whipped up to 100 percent over- LAWN CARE run. Overrun is the amount of air in a product. Walpole Creamery’s ice cream has over 16 percent

milk fat and only 25 percent overrun, making it a very dense, rich, and creamy ice cream, entitled C NEEDED HELP WANTED

to be labeled “super premium.”

A CAVENDISH, Vt. – Seeking part-time LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Heritage Fam- Walpole Creamery was originally opened in 2006 by three owners. When they put the business outdoor handy-work, including lawn

up to sell, there were many out-of-state offers; but Rob Kasper said, “Wouldn’t it be better to keep a R ily Credit Union has open positions maintenance. Call John MacLean at local owner.” Kasper has been the majority owner since 2014. for a Teller in Londonderry, and AVP 802-226-8131 (TFN)

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Kasper is a graduate of Penn State ice cream school where he met Bobby Dorman, the now ice

to detail, strong member service, com- cream production manager. Kasper and Dorman shared enthusiasm for “creating the best ice cream E

We’re Hiring Great People while adhering to the standards of keeping the final product all-natural and the creamiest offering munication, and interpersonal skills.

JELD-WEN, a leading global window and door manufacturer, is expanding in Vermont. R Visit www.hfcuvt.com for more infor- SAVE ON WOOD on the store shelf.” mation and to apply. EOE. (07/03) Dorman won top honors for his vanilla formula at the Penn State Short Course. He liked the concept Career Opportunities: Full-Time Benefits include:

 Line Operators  Competitive wages O BOILERS of the cooking of chocolate to make the base that when he started at the Walpole Creamery, he CONSTRUCTION – Lots of variety in-  Forklift Operators  Shift differential pay

doubled the amount of chocolate in the recipe and created the signature “Double Dutch Chocolate”  stalling all types of fencing. Paid travel Packagers  Vacation/holiday pay NEW HAMPSHIRE RESIDENTS save P  Loaders  flavor. Promotion, growth opportunities time. Some overtime. Min. age 21 w/ up to 30% of the system and instal-  Shipping/Receiving  Medical, dental, vision plan Meanwhile, Kasper has expanded Walpole Creamery’s P drivers license. Benefits after qualify-  Material Handlers  lation cost on a Maxim wood pellet Life insurance ing period. CDL-A a plus. Springfield

distribution to over 220 stores in New Hampshire, Vermont,  Starting Rate at $13.98/hour  401(k) plans boiler. Contact New England Outdoor O Connecticut, and Massachusetts. A selection of Walpole JELD-WEN is an Equal Opportunity  Tuition reimbursement for employees Fence, 50 Rt. 106, N. Springfield, VT. Furnaces at 603-863-8818. (TFN) Employer and is committed to providing a drug free work 802-886-2221. (06/26)

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safety of all employees. most local grocery stores. CHESTER, Vt. – Homecare provider T The Creamery has two ice cream parlors where visitors can needed for an amazing, fun, social

YARD SALE try their flavors, including Dorman’s limited edition, seasonal U man in his early 30s with a TBI. Must

confections such as brown sugar rhubarb and wild blue lemon have an open bedroom, ability to help SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – UPSCALE

High School Diploma or N made with wild Maine blueberries. Kasper’s wife, Barbara, is equivalent is required. with home chores, meal prep, trans- GARAGE SALE. Furniture, women’s

responsible for creating the rhubarb and blueberry reductions portation, some personal care, and I clothing, name brand handbags, that are then blended into to the sweet cream base mix. Multiple shifts available medication oversight. Active renters

household goods, etc. 14 Orchard St. T The Walpole parlor is located at 532 Main Street on Route Friday-Saturday June 22 & 23. from 9

146 Pleasant Street Ext. I a.m. to 3 p.m. (06/26) 12 and is open daily, noon to 9 p.m., beginning June 23. Ludlow, VT 05149

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Also offering paint- Call Lou at 802-289-3796 for prices and availability. Over 25 years of experience in all phases of con- ing and renovation services. Serving Londonderry AMP TIMBER HARVESTING, INC. Visit us on the web: www.whitesrentals.com to see struction. Framing, finish carpentry, custom show- and surrounding towns. Call Alex at 802-451-6112, everything we have to offer. (09/18/18) ers and tile work, hardwood flooring, decks, roof- Firewood for Sale, Rough Sawn Lumber, or email [email protected]. (11/06/18) ing and siding. Fully insured and registered with the Custom Sawing State of Vermont. Lead Paint Certified. Located in Proctorsville. 802-226-8125 (08/28/18 TFN-13) Pine Boards, Framing Lumber, Hardwood Furniture 6B | June 20, 2018 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper calendar LEGAL NOTICES/HELP WANTED speaker and whole health you could sing, or a more “10 bodies” consist of the Soul 365-3649. Through Friday, who wants to learn the “ticks CLASSES & specialist, Henderson Bully will experienced singer who would Body, three mental bodies, Aug. 3. and tricks” of TV-video CLUBS WORKSHOPS present a discussion on what like to delve deeper into the and six energetic bodies. production is welcome. Reserve SATURDAY, JUNE 23 - cancer is and what can be magic of your own voice, this Reduce stress, heal, awaken, THURSDAYS – a space at [email protected] or GRAFTON, Vt. - The Women’s SATURDAY, JUNE 23 – done to reverse it. Come learn weekend retreat/workshop is strengthen, purify, and spread CAVENDISH, Vt. – From call 802-228-8808. TFN Community Club (WCC) of BELMONT, Vt. - The Black River some simple steps you can for you! For more information, mindfulness throughout your 5:45 to 6:45 p.m., join a Tai Grafton, will present seven Academy Museum is hosting a take to protect yourself from visit www.stonechurcharts.org. life as we practice ancient Chi beginners’ class at DG SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Great scholarships to deserving plant identification workshop the second largest killer in the yoga sets to awaken our whole Bodyworks, 7 Depot St. in Hall Handcrafters meet every Grafton students at the with luncheon and tea at U.S. There is no charge but we MONDAY AND selves-all 10 bodies! Practice at Cavendish/Proctorsville, Vt., Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 Scholarship Luncheon on the Frost Hill Peony Farm in encourage people to register THURSDAYS IN SUMMER - your own pace. No experience next to the Post Office at the p.m. in the open art gallery at Saturday, June 23, at noon, at Belmont on Saturday, June 23 by calling 978-496-5006 MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – Bone necessary. Welcomes corner of Rt. 131 and Depot Great Hall Art Gallery, 100 the home of Kate Lunde, 1246 at 11 a.m. Gretchen Gregory or email lifestylematters.nh@ Builders summer classes will beginners! Registration was St. There is a monthly tuition River Street in Springfield. Old Stage Road in Chester (the from Northern Gardens and gmail.com. be held in the Mount Holly due before June 11. Contact cost. To learn more about Bring your own project and property is on the Grafton- Landscaping will be on hand School gym on Mondays and Liza Eaton at 518-763-1490 the classes, please contact join a creative group of people Chester line). There will also to help identify the various FRIDAY, JUNE 29 – JULY 1 - Thursdays from 9 to 10:15 or email eaton.liza@gmail. Djemila at 802-490-0225, by doing different handiwork. be an opportunity to tour plants that are grown in this BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – a.m. now through Thursday, com for more information and email: djem.translator@gmail. Kate’s farm. The scholarship FRIDAYS - area. A light lunch and tea Experience a singing weekend Aug. 23. Anyone who wishes to sign up online visit www. com or check for updates on awards are based on scholastic CHESTER, Vt. - Liza Eaton, will follow this presentation. workshop, “From Fear to Joy: to join us for a healthy exercise buddhafulyoga.com. Facebook: www.facebook. achievement, financial need, There is a fee for this program. Discover Your Inner Singer!” program please call so that com/gemstaichi/. TFN founder of Buddhaful Yoga, community involvement and Looking forward to seeing hosted by Stone Church Arts paperwork and weights are TUESDAYS - offering a Strength Building extra curricular activities/ you all for a relaxing and from Friday, June 29 at 5 p.m. ready for you. The program BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - River CHESTER, Vt. – Strength- Vinyasa Yoga Class using work commitments at school. informative afternoon. For to Sunday, July 1 at 2 p.m. at is free and all are welcome. Voices Poetry meets every building chair yoga class with optional weights on Fridays The WCC will award a more information contact Joan the Immanuel Retreat Center Contact Judy Nevin 802-259- Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Flat Liz Eaton, 9:30-10:30 a.m., from 9:30 – 11 a.m. Build total of $20,000. The 2018 M. Willett at willett@comcast. on Church Street in Bellows 2443 to sign up. Iron Exchange building on the Fullerton Inn, Main Street, bone density, upper body winners are Kassidy Wyman, net or 802-228-8690. Falls. This is a retreat for “non- Square. All poets welcome. Chester. This is a strength strength as well as overall Radiology, Freshman at singers,” beginning singers, or MONDAYS - Discussion of all aspects of the building yoga class in the strength, endurance, resilience, Southern Vermont College SUNDAY, JUNE 24 – anyone who wants to become BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - The poem. 802-463-2204. TFN hatha tradition for anyone flexibility & reduce stress. (or Vermont Technical CHARLESTOWN, N.H. - Join more confident and expressive Bellows Falls Area Senior looking to build bone density, No experience necessary. At College); Duane Snide, us for the “Answer for Cancer” with their voice! Claim your Center Knit and Stitch group WEDNESDAYS AND physical strength, flexibility Buddhaful Yoga, Fullerton Inn, Mechanical Engineering, program on Sunday, June birthright, and step into the meets Mondays at 9 a.m. They FRIDAYS – and endurance. Come as you 40 The Common, Chester, VT Sophomore at University 24 at 5 p.m. at St. Luke’s joy of singing! Whether you’re can help you finish a project, TOWNSHEND, Vt. – Grace are and do what you can. Use For more information go to of Vermont; Theo Pilette, Parish Hall at 188 Main St. a “non-singer” who wishes repair an item and even take Cottage Family Health and a chair, yoga mat, or both! www.buddhafulyoga.com, Criminal Justice, Freshman at in Charlestown. International on special projects. The group Hospital is hosting a new Drop in anytime or purchase email [email protected] or Norwich University; William is happy to donate “Knitted beginner level Tai Chi class a few classes at once. No call/text 518-763-1490. TFN Culver, Physics/Computer TOWN OF LUDLOW, VERMONT Knockers” to breast cancer in our Community Wellness experience necessary. For Science, Senior at Rensselaer survivors. Stop by and ask for Center. The series runs for details, contact 802-875-2868, WEEKLY - POSITIONS AVAILABLE REGION - Bone Builders to Polytechnic Institute; Adam Betty for more information. eight weeks, Wednesdays [email protected] or www. Culver, Math Secondary Call: 802-463-3907. TFN and Fridays, from 9 – 10 buddhafulyoga.com. TFN combat osteoporosis. Free and open to 55+. Call 802- Education, Freshman at DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD a.m. This “Tai Chi for Fall University of Hartford (or KILLINGTON, Vt. – An CHESTER, Vt. – Meditation 674-4547. Monday and Prevention” class is offered Springfield College); Keltsey 8-week Kundalini Yoga series, class with Liz Eaton takes place Wednesday: Brownsville The Town of Ludlow Select Board is receiving applications through the Rehabilitation Rushton, Animal Science, “Awakening to Your 10 on Thursday, 10:45-11:15 Town Hall 9 - 10 a.m.; Martin for Development Review Board (DRB) members: Services Department at Grace Junior at University of Vermont; Bodies,” continues in Killington, a.m. at the Fullerton Inn, Main Memorial Hall in Ascutney 10 - Cottage by certified instructors Kyle Record, Safety and Vt. with KRI certified Kundalini Street, Chester. Learn simple 11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday: Ruth Fleming, P.T. and Pam Occupational Health Applied 2 - one-year terms ending 2018 – 2 positions open yoga teacher, and long time yet profound meditation Cavendish Baptist Church Coburn, PTA. The series is free. Sciences, Senior at Keene State 1 - two-year term ending 2018 – 1 position open practitioner, Liza Eaton. Classes techniques for beginners (all 10 - 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and Pre-registration is required College. are scheduled for Mondays and class size is limited. levels welcome). There is no Thursday: Andover Community All interested parties should submit a letter of interest no 6 - 7:15 p.m. Remaining While it is understandable fee for this class; donations Church 3 – 4 p.m. TFN SUNDAY, JULY 1 - later than June 26, 2018 to Scott Murphy, Municipal Man- classes: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, if you cannot attend every are appreciated. For details, DORSET, Vt. – Hike to Baker ager at P.O. Box 359, Ludlow, VT 05149. Appointments SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Springfield 23, 30, and Aug. 6, located class, regular attendance is contact 802-875-2868, eaton. Peak with the Manchester will be made at the Ludlow Select Board’s regular meeting Adult Learning offers on- outdoors on the front lawn encouraged. Classes are held [email protected] or www. Section of Green Mountain going classes to earn your scheduled on July 2, 2018. of The Cabin, 514 Dean Hill in the Community Wellness buddhafulyoga.com. TFN Club on Sunday, July 1. Meet high school diploma. Anyone Rd., in Killington. Rain date is Room in the Heins Building at the Dorset Town Clerk’s LUDLOW, Vt. – Okemo Valley interested contact 802-546- Monday, Aug. 13 if needed. at 133 Grafton Road, in Office on Mad Tom Rd. to TV offers “Train the Trainers” 0879 or visit Vermont Adult Attend all eight weeks or select Townshend. To register or for carpool to the trailhead on TOWN OF CHESTER workshops on fourth Thursdays Learning at 363 River St. in four weeks of your choice. Our more information, call 802- South End Rd. Hike a round NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE at no cost, 6-7 p.m. at the North Springfield. TFN trip of 5.8 miles with an Okemo Valley TV studio, 37C DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD elevation gain of 2,760 feet TOWN OF CHESTER Main St. in Ludlow. Everyone HHHHHH to the summit of Baker Peak. The Development Review Board will be holding a Site Visit NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE This is a moderately difficult at 5:25 pm on Monday July 9th and a Public Hearing at DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD hike. Depending on the ability 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 9th 2018 at the Town Hall, for a TOWN OF CHESTER and speed of the group, the Boundary Line Adjustment application (#526) The Development Review Board will be holding a Site Visit EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY weather, and interest of the at 4:45 pm on Monday July 9th and a Public Hearing at 6:00 group, there is the possibility of PROPERTY OWNERS: Van & Donna Mathews p.m. on Monday, July 9th 2018 at the Town Hall, for a Minor EMS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT adding an additional 3 miles APPLICANT: Donna Mathews Sub-Division application (#525) to the hike by returning from LOCATION: 548 Main St. The Town of Chester has a full time employment opportuni- Baker Peak via Griffith Lake. DISTRICT Village Center ( VC PROPERTY OWNERS: Kelly & Cheryl Arrison ty available in its Emergency Services Division. This job is Bring lunch, snacks, fluids, an ACTION REQUESTED: Transfer approx. 3,000 sq ft of land APPLICANT: Kelly & Chery Arrison specific to the position of Administrative Assistant. Mini- extra layer, and a raincoat between two neighbors. Actual figures to be determined by LOCATION: 3441 VT Rt. 10 mum requirements are: (just in case). RSVP required surveyor DISTRICT Residential 120 (R120) to Marilyn and Jim Hand at ACTION REQUESTED: Re-Subdivide 3 lots into 4 lots * High School Diploma or equivalent; [email protected] or 802- Abutters are hereby notified that further information can * Minimum of an EMT Licensure 362-1673. * Valid Driver’s License be found at the Town Clerk’s Office which is open Monday Abutters are hereby notified that further information can WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 - through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Participation in this be found at the Town Clerk’s Office which is open Monday * Training experience preferred * CPR instructor certification can be obtained after hire PERU, Vt. - Hike to Bromley hearing is a pre-requisite to the right to take any subsequent through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Participation in this Mountain from the South * Ability to deal with the personnel and public in a positive appeal. hearing is a pre-requisite to the right to take any subsequent with the Manchester Section manner appeal. of Green Mountain Club on For the Development Review Board Wednesday, July 4. Meet at 9 Michael Normyle For the Development Review Board Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on July 13, a.m. at the Vt. Route 11/30 Zoning Administrator Michael Normyle, Zoning Administrator 2018. Please submit Employment Application and Resume Long Trail/Appalachian Trail (802) 875-2173 (802) 875-2173 to the Chester Town Manager’s Office, 556 Elm Street, P.O. parking. Hike to the summit [email protected] [email protected] Box 370, Chester, VT, 05143. of Bromley Mountain and back via the Long Trail. Total distance of 6 miles and 1,460 feet elevation gain, moderate TOWN OF LUDLOW TOWN OF LUDLOW TOWN OF LUDLOW hike. Bring extra layer, raincoat NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (just in case), fluids, snacks and lunch. RSVP required. A public hearing before the Development Review Board for A public hearing before the Development Review Board for A public hearing before the Development Review Board for Contact leader Katie Brooks the Town & Village of Ludlow, Vermont, will be held on July the Town & Village of Ludlow, Vermont, will be held on July the Town & Village of Ludlow, Vermont, will be held on July at [email protected] or 9, 2018 at 6:00 P.M., in the Ludlow Town Hall conference 9, 2018 at 6:00 P.M., in the Ludlow Town Hall conference 9, 2018 at 6:00 P.M., in the Ludlow Town Hall conference 516-978-4016. room, for Local Act 250 Review located in the Village Resi- room, to consider a Conditional Use Permit located in the room, for a Flood Hazard Review located in the Village Resi- MONDAYS – dential Commercial District. Village Residential Commercial District. dential Commercial District. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Springfield Community Chorus rehearsals APPLICANT: Okemo Marketplace, Inc. APPLICANT: Okemo Marketplace, Inc. are on Monday evenings APPLICANT: Okemo Marketplace, Inc. 181 Hillside Avenue 181 Hillside Avenue at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian 181 Hillside Avenue Williston Park, New York 11596 Williston Park, New York 11596 Universalist Church on 21 Williston Park, New York 11596 PROPERTY LOCATION: 57 Pond Street PROPERTY LOCATION: 57 Pond Street Fairground Rd. Contact Terri at PROPERTY LOCATION: 57 Pond Street Ludlow, Vermont 05149 Ludlow, Vermont 05149 springfieldcommunitychorus@ Ludlow, Vermont 05149 gmail.com or call Barbara Parcel No. 030359.000 Parcel No. 030359.000 Parcel No. 030359.000 at 802-886-1777. www. springfieldcommunitychorus. REASON FOR HEARING: Application for Local Act 250 REASON FOR HEARING: Application to consider a REASON FOR HEARING: Application for a Flood Hazard org. TFN Review to modify the existing commercial building for the Conditional Use Permit to modify the existing commercial Review to modify the existing commercial building for the construction of a drive-through pharmacy dispensary for building for the construction of a drive-through pharma- construction of a drive-through pharmacy dispensary for TUESDAYS - the Ludlow Pharmacy. The project is located in the Village cy dispensary for the Ludlow Pharmacy. The project is the Ludlow Pharmacy. The project is located in the Village LUDLOW, Vt. – Ludlow Rotary Residential/Commercial District. located in the Village Residential/Commercial District. Residential/Commercial District. Club meets every Tuesday and is hosted by DJ’s Restaurant, APPLICATION NUMBER: 469-18-ACT250 APPLICATION NUMBER: 470-18-CU APPLICATION NUMBER: 468-18-FHR 146 Main St. from 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Enter via side door opposite bank The above application is available for inspection at the Lud- The above application is available for inspection at the Lud- The above application is available for inspection at the Lud- drive-through. Visit www. low Municipal Offices. Persons wishing to participate may low Municipal Offices. Persons wishing to participate may low Municipal Offices. Persons wishing to participate may ludlowrotary.com or contact do so in person, be represented by an agent or an attorney, do so in person, be represented by an agent or an attorney, do so in person, be represented by an agent or an attorney, club President, Suzanne or by writing the Board. Written communications about the or by writing the Board. Written communications about the or by writing the Board. Written communications about the Garvey at ludlowrotary@ application should be filed with the Board either prior to, or application should be filed with the Board either prior to, or application should be filed with the Board either prior to, or gmail.com TFN during, the hearing. during, the hearing. during, the hearing. WEDNESDAYS – Rosemary Goings Rosemary Goings Rosemary Goings LUDLOW, Vt. - Looking for a Board Clerk Board Clerk Board Clerk friendly game of bridge? Want to learn how to play or update The Vermont Journal/The Shopper June 20, 2018 | 7B LEGAL NOTICES/HELP WANTED calendar your rusty skills? We play every history. This free event is open Falls Area Senior Center is us for a Cavendish Town Bookstore in Manchester building arts marketplace, Snelling at 603-542-5783. Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. to the public, and everyone located at 18 Tuttle St. We Elementary block party and pot Center as she presents an in- building demos, performances, at the Black River Valley Senior is welcome whether or not are wheelchair and walker luck dinner honoring retiring store event based on her new makerspace for kids and WESTON, Vt. – On Saturday, Center, 10 High St. in Ludlow. you are vegan, or LGBTQ. accessible with plenty of Principal George Thomson on book “Going Up the Country: adults. For ticket information June 23, Celtic harpist Aine You are most welcome to join You may also bring a dish parking. TFN Friday, June 22 from 6 – 8 When the Hippies, Dreamers, and more details visit www. Minogue will be at the Weston us. For more information, call to share. VINE Sanctuary p.m. at the Proctorsville Green. Freaks, and Radicals Moved tinyhousefestvermont.com. Community Church on the Hill 802-228-2983. co-founder Pattrice Jones, will SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. – Blue Please bring a dish to share to Vermont.” Her new book from 2:30 – 5 p.m. Minogue offer an engaging talk on the Door Kids’ Free Lunch program and your blankets and chairs. is part oral history, part CLAREMONT, N.H. – Join us will lead a free session of THURSDAYS – history of LGBTQ activism. This at Christ’s Church on Main Enjoy live music by Gowan nostalgia-tinged narrative, for a Fabric, Fiber and Craft Celtic meditation from 2:30 CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – The event is co-sponsored by the Street begins Wednesday, June Brae, featuring Bob Naess, and and part clear-eyed analysis Supply Sale on Saturday, June to 3:30 p.m. and the concert Charlestown Rotary Club meets Springfield Town Library and is 20. Through the blue door at Davis Brother’s Garage Band of the multifaceted phenomena 23 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at First will begin at 4 p.m. Tickets will at the Charlestown Town Hall free and open to the public. the back of the church on River featuring Mark Huntley. Rain collectively referred to as the United Methodist Church on be sold at the door. For more at 6:30 p.m. on Summer Street. St., kids, along with families or shine. counterculture movement in Summer Street in Claremont. information and the 2018 For more information email TUESDAY, JUNE 26 - and other adults, will find a Vermont. For more information Sponsored by Cornish Quilters, events list, visit our website, [email protected]. TFN PUTNEY, Vt. - The next Putney simple lunch every weekday at CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – The on this or other events, call a nonprofit organization, the www.vtchurchonthehill.org. Cares Community Luncheon noon throughout the summer Westmoreland Town Band 800-437-3700, or visit the sale will feature embroidery, RUTLAND, Vt. – Marble Valley WESTMINSTER, Vt. - The for Seniors will happen on vacation. The menu is simple: will perform a free concert, Northshire Bookstore website needlepoint, felting raw and Duplicate Bridge Club meets Windmill Hill Pinnacle Tuesday, June 26 from noon kid-friendly sandwiches, lots rain or shine on Friday, June at www.northshire.com. washed, Cornish raised wool, from 7-10:30 p.m. at the to 1 p.m. at the Putney Cares of fresh fruit, cookies, and 22 from 6:30- 8 p.m. at the hundreds of yards of quilting Association is offering a free, Godnick Center in Rutland, Vt. Activity Barn located at 54 a drink. On certain days of Charlestown Senior Center , SATURDAY, JUNE 23 - fabric, batting and craft tools guided ridgeline “Over the Snacks provided. Come join Kimball Hill in Putney. The the week, there are specials: 223 Old Springfield Road in BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – Tiny along with sewing machines Hill” hike on Saturday, June for a fun evening. More info menu will include Italian mac ‘n cheese, grilled cheese Charlestown. Burgers, hotdogs, House Fest Vermont is and quilting magazines. For 23 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. call 802-228-6276. TFN Summer Salad with meat or sandwiches, ice cream cones, hot and cold beverages will be happening on Saturday, June more information contact Deb WHPA Board member Tony veggies, fresh summer greens, and pizza. Seconds are available for sale. Please bring 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. SATURDAYS – strawberry shortcake and tea/ available. a lawn chair and enjoy the on Flat Street in downtown MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – Still life coffee. Suggested donation. entertainment. Brattleboro. This street Notice of Visitation and Hearing before the drawing. The Mount Holly Please make your reservation fest features a pop-up tiny Artists Group meets at 10:30 Grafton, Vermont Selectboard by Monday, June 25 no EVENTS MANCHESTER, Vt. – Join house village featuring 30 a.m. in the community center later than 2 p.m. by calling Yvonne Daley on Friday, June tiny house designs, housing Concerning the Alteration and Extension of Gib Lockerby room (under library) and sets FRIDAY, JUNE 22 - 802-387-5593 or emailing 22 at 6 p.m. at Northshire and placemaking academy, Road, Town Highway #30 up a still life. The sessions are PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – Join [email protected]. 19 VSA §709 open to all and free of charge. Volunteers are also needed for All that is needed is pen and Viewing at site: July 2, 2018 - 5:15 PM help with transporting those paper. TFN Hearing in the Meeting Room at the Grafton Town Garage: unable to drive themselves July 2, 2018 - 6:00 PM SUNDAYS - and with the cleaning up SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The after the meal. This event is On July 2, 2018 at 5:15 PM the Selectboard of the Town of Catamount Composite co-sponsored with Senior Grafton, VT, will view the layout of the existing public right- Squadron of the Civil Air Solutions. of-way known as Gib Lockerby Road off Wright Orchard Patrol meets at 3:30-6:30 THURSDAY, JUNE 28 - Road in Grafton VT for the purpose of altering the layout of p.m. most Sundays at LONDONDERRY, Vt. - Join the existing public right-of-way, extending the road ap- Squadron Headquarters, 13 us for the Londonderry proximately 300 feet northerly to and including the existing Airport Road, N. Springfield. Senior Lunch, to be held the hammer head turn around at the end of the road, and Membership is open to ages on Thursday, June 28 at by survey and monuments set the boundaries of the public 12 and up. Call Commander the Second Congregational right-of-way and show the private property limits of the Capt. Tom Williams at 802- Church in Londonderry at abutting parcels. The Hearing on this matter will be at 6 PM 558-5571, Twilliams@vtcap. noon. The menu for this month in the Meeting Room at the Grafton Town Garage, 220 Bell org. TFN is shepherd’s pie with gravy, Rd., in Grafton. followed by pound cake with strawberries and whipped For more Information contact Bill Kearns, Grafton Town COMMUNITY cream. Any questions, Administrator at [email protected] or MEALS including directions to the 802 843-2552. church, please call the church SATURDAY, JUNE 23 - at 802-824 6453. BELMONT, Vt. - The Mount Holly Volunteer SATURDAYS - Green Mountain Unified School District Fire Department invites CHESTER, Vt. – Gassetts the community to enjoy a Grange holds a buffet JV and MS Soccer Coaches Needed homestyle roast beef supper on breakfast every month on the for upcoming 2018 Fall Season at Saturday, June 23, at the Odd first Saturday at 8-9:30 a.m. Green Mountain Union High School Fellows Hall in Belmont. The It consists of eggs, bacon, family style served dinner will sausage, home fries, toast, Green Mountain Union High School is looking for Soccer begin at 5 p.m. Menu includes pancakes (blueberry and Coaches for JV Boys and Girls and Middle School Boys roast beef, potatoes, vegetable, plain), real maple syrup, juice, and Girls. rolls, homemade pies and coffee, tea, and hot cocoa. desserts. There is a fee. This All are welcome! Admission Responsibilities include but are not limited to: is an important fundraising at the door. Hope to see you - Management and Coaching of the Soccer Teams dinner for our all-volunteer fire there. We are located on Route - Program development department; please make every 103N, just above junction - Experience is preferred but not required. effort to attend. of 103 and Route 10. Any questions, call Dave at 802- Background Checks Required SUNDAY, JUNE 24 - 875-2637. TFN SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Join VINE Please forward a letter of interest and references to: Sanctuary at the Springfield WEEKDAYS - Todd Parah UU Church in Springfield BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The Transportation Supervisor/Athletic Dirctor on Sunday, June 24, from Bellows Falls Area Senior Green Mountain Union High School 3 - 5:30 p.m. for an “Eat the Center serves lunch 11:30 716 VT Route 103 South Rainbow” vegan potluck and a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Monday Chester, VT 05143 talk on LBGTQ. Celebrate through Friday to area seniors. 802-875-2146 Pride month by enjoying a The Senior Meals menu for the rainbow of plant-based food week is available by calling EOE 6/2018 while learning about LGBTQ 802-463-3907. The Bellows

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) It’s a good time to let those favor- able comments about your business dealings be known to those in a posi- tion to be helpful. Don’t hide your light; let it shine. SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem- ARIES (March 21 to April 19) ber 21) Avoid added pressure to finish Before you adventurous Arians charge a project on deadline by steering clear right into those new projects, take a lit- of distractions. To put it somewhat tle time to learn where you’ll be going poetically: Time for fun — when your so you can avoid getting lost before tasks are done. you get there. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to time is devoted to career demands December 21) You might be uneasy through much of the week. But Venus, about an offer from a longtime col- who rules your sign, might be plan- league. But before you reject it, study ning how (and with whom) you’ll it. You might be surprised at what it spend your weekend. actually contains. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Don’t CAPRICORN (December 22 to be put off by the surprising turn in January 19) Deal firmly with a diffi- the way your project is developing. cult family matter. It’s your strength You’ve invested enough time in it to they need right now. You can show know how to make all the necessary your emotions when the situation adjustments. begins to ease up. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The AQUARIUS (January 20 to Feb- work week goes smoothly for the most ruary 18) A recent dispute with some part. But a weekend visit to a place in co-workers might not have been com- your past could hold surprises for your pletely resolved. But other colleagues future, especially where romance is will be only too happy to offer support involved. of your actions. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A sud- den attack of shyness for the usually PISCES (February 19 to March loquacious Lion could be a sign that 20) Let go of that Piscean pride long deep down you’re not sure enough enough to allow someone to help you about what (or whom) you had with a surprising development. That planned to talk up in public. could make it easier for you to adjust VIRGO (August 23 to September to the change. 22) Deal with that job-related problem BORN THIS WEEK: Your willing- on-site — that is, at the workplace. ness to open up to possibilities is why Avoid taking it home, where it can people like you are often among our spoil those important personal plans most popular political leaders. you’ve made. © 2018 King Features Syndicate TAKE A BREAK! TAKE 8B | June 20, 2018 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper calendar REAL ESTATE SATURDAY, JUNE 23 & the South Londonderry Free 11 a.m. with cookout, piñatas, read a book about a topic they then we’ll have themed games, July 23 from noon to 5 p.m. EVENTS CONT. SUNDAY, JUNE 24 - Library on Wednesday, and water games. For details don’t know much about; and/ activities, and snacks. Costumes at NewsBank Conference SAT., JUNE 23 CONT. - CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – June 27 at 7 p.m. Myer’s contact 802-886-8411. or read a book in a format that encouraged. Admission is free Center in Chester. Visit www. Coven will lead this 4-mile Visit The Fort at No. 4 in outstanding photographs they don’t normally read for and open to all. For more info redcrossblood.org and enter hike that starts out on lesser- Charlestown on Saturday, June of Bhutan and Nepal are SATURDAY, JUNE 30 & fun. Sign-up begins July 1, but contact www.phoenixbooks.biz “Chester” to schedule an known Jamie Latham Trail 23 and Sunday, June 24 for currently on display in the SUNDAY, JULY 1 - feel free to join throughout July or call 802-875-3400 . appointment. Streamline your and goes past an old beaver “Revolutionary War: Stark’s library. The artist will talk about CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – and August. For more info visit donation experience and pond and stone walls. Hikers Mustering of the Militia.” The these amazing countries and Visit The Fort at No. 4 in www.phoenixbooks.biz or call SATURDAY, JULY 7 - save up to 15 minutes by will then return along Holden year is 1777, and General will be happy to answer any Charlestown on Saturday, 802-875-3400. CLARENDON, Vt. - EAA visiting www.RedCrossBlood. Trail, Pinnacle’s most popular John Stark is mustering the questions. Refreshments will June 23 and Sunday, June 24 Chapter 968, the Green org/RapidPass to complete path, to prearranged cars in militia at the Fort at No. 4 to be served. All are welcome. for John Maynard Weekend. MONDAY, JULY 2 – Mountain Flyers, is hosting your pre-donation and health the Holden parking area. Bring join the army in the battle for Contact 802-824-3371 for Before the Declaration of SUNDAY, JULY 8 - a Young Eagles rally (www. history questions on the day of water, lunch, snack, insect independence. A recruiter will more information. Independence there was CHARLESTOWN, N.H. youngeagles.org) at the your appointment. repellent, and sunscreen. Meet be onsite and ready to accept Number 4. See what brought - Join us at Fort at No. 4 Rutland airport on Saturday, at Westminster West Church to your enlistment at 10:30 a.m. FRIDAY, JUNE 29 – colonial settlers to the on Springfield Road in July 7, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. SATURDAYS - split cars and carpools between Enlistment is open to all visitors, SUNDAY, JULY 1 – Massachusetts frontier and why Charlestown as we celebrate Kids ages 8 to 17 will receive a SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Dump the start at Latham and finish so drill with the re-enactors in SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Precision John Maynard drew his plan the birth of our nation with ground tour of an airplane and Daze, a free, weekly yard at Holden. Please register their preparations, then attend Valley Baptist Church in of the fortification dated July activities and demonstrations an opportunity to experience sale located at Saint Mark’s with Tony Coven at 802-387- a presentation at 1 p.m. on the Springfield is holding a 4, 1746. The Fort at No. 4 is of life in 1776 happening the enjoyment of flight. This Church, 33 Fairground Road 6650. For more information, life of John Stark. The weekend Vacation Bible School open Saturdays from 10 a.m. throughout the week beginning free airplane ride will last in Springfield, is happening access maps, and directions will be punctuated by a dance “Submerged.” Schedule begins to 4:30 p.m., Sundays, 10 on Monday, July 2. The approximately 20 minutes. on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to to the church, log onto www. on Saturday night, open to the Friday, June 29 with a pizza a.m. to 3:30 p.m. museum will have special Flights start around 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Vendors and shoppers windmillhillpinnacle.org. public for a separate fee. supper at 5:30-6 p.m., Bible holiday hours this week. We and will continue until the last are welcome. UPDATE: will not Pinnacle is also on Facebook school 6-8:30 p.m. Continues SUNDAY, JULY 1 – FRIDAY, will be open Monday through registered child has had a be open on June 23 and June at www.facebook.com/ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 – on Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. AUGUST 31 - Wednesday 11.a.m. to 3.p.m., flight as weather conditions 30. TFN windmillhillpinnacle/. LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Join with lunch provided. On CHESTER, Vt. - Phoenix Thursday through Saturday 10 permit. Rain date will be July us for an artists reception Sunday, service is at 10 a.m. Books Misty Valley in a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday 8, same hours. The rally will SUNDAYS – HHHHHH honoring Paul E. Myers at and family program begins at Chester is launching their 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. stage to the right of the main PUTNEY, Vt. – Dinner and a Reading Without Walls Bingo terminal building; parking is movie every fourth Sunday, Challenge, a summer reading FRIDAY, JULY 6 - located in the airport parking 5:30 p.m. At each event, the program from Sunday, July CHESTER, Vt. - Join Phoenix lot. Food is available at the chefs at the Gleanery will 1 through Friday, Aug. 31. Books Misty Valley for their First Hangar Cafe, upstairs in the serve a special menu in time Children entering 4th-8th Friday Triwizard Tournament terminal building. For questions for diners to make it to the 2018 grade in the fall are invited event on Friday, July 6 from or more information, call 516- hosted 7 p.m. film screening to take the Reading Without 5 – 7 p.m. at their store in 521-0664 or e-mail EAA968@ around the corner at the newly Walls Bingo challenge! The Chester. We are celebrating vermontel.net. renovated Next Stage. For program celebrates reading J.K. Rowling’s unforgettable pricing or reservations call and diversity by challenging stories! We’ll start with a story MONDAY, JULY 23- 802-387-3052. Limited seating children nationwide to read a time at 5 p.m. featuring the CHESTER, Vt. – The Red Cross available. 15 Kimball Hill Rd. ads & events book about a character who first chapter of “Harry Potter needs your life saving donation and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” and at our Blood Drive on Monday, doesn’t look or live like them; FARMERS 2x2 Ad Size Ad Deadline: MARKETS 4.2195” x 2” FRIDAYS – Thursday, pets of the week LUDLOW, Vt. – The Ludlow $6000 $7000 June 21 Farmers Market is happening Black & White Full Color Got mice? You’ll be happy to know every Friday throughout the we have five Rodent Control Techni- summer from 4 – 7 p.m. on cians looking for work. The best part the lawn in front of Okemo is they will work in exchange for Mountain School in Ludlow. room and board! All the Barn Bud- Over 25 vendors with fresh Send ads to dies have been fixed, UTD on rabies local produce, baked goods, Publish Date and distemper. They are FIV/FeLV specialty foods, personal negative. You may notice only four care products, and unique Shawntae Wednesday, technicians in the photo. The fifth crafts from local artists. likes to hide out in her crate. Per- Enjoy live music and a fun, [email protected] June 27 haps you can put her to work, and festive atmosphere. For she’ll come out of her shell. Stop more information, email by Wednesday thru Saturday from ludlowfarmersmarket@gmail. noon to 4:30. com or call 802-230-7706. Springfield Humane Society TOWNSHEND, Vt. – 401 Skitchewaug Trail Send us your Fourth of July Events! Townshend Farmers Market is Springfield, Vt. open every Friday from 4 – 7 Email your events to Amanda at 802-885-3997 www.spfldhumane.org p.m., located on the lawn of [email protected] the historic West Townshend to run in our June 27 edition in the Fourth of July Section Country Store. Vendors will Serving the towns of Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish, Chester, Graf- feature fresh produce, baked ton, Londonderry, Ludlow, Springfield, Weathersfield, Weston, and goods, local honey, specialty Windsor foods, and unique crafts. Live music and wood-fired pizza. The market is hosted by the West River Community Project. For more information, contact Professional Friendly Service Barrett & Valley [email protected]. Associates Inc. BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The Lori Muse, Broker/Owner “Professional Real Estate Services” Greater Falls Farmers Market www.barrettandvalley.com happens every Friday throughout the summer from 3 – 7 p.m. Vendors feature local produce, If Privacy Matters... 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with eat-in meats, baked goods, cheese, kitchen, formal living room and a sunken family room- artworks, and more. For lots of windows for a bright interior and very efficient to more information, contact heat and maintain. Further enjoy the privacy on one of the greaterfallsfarmersmarket@ decks. Oversized 2 car garage with overhead workshop for Grafton Village historic district Neat, charming, Renovation JUsT lIsTed! gmail.com. projects & storage. All on 30+/- acres where wildlife and Next to Tennis courts & library of 1810 cape charming 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath chalet nature abounds. $189,900 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, 2 Fireplaces New: Boiler, Windows, electric, With BONUs cozy 1 Bed, 1 Bath Recently Updated Throughout septic, Bathrooms, Kit cottage On A peaceful SATURDAYS - Attached Antique Barn/studio/shop 2 car Garage, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths Vermont Back Road SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Springfield Grand scale. This well cared for c1800 brick colonial in New Garage with screened porch 1 Acre+/-, 2 Miles From Village Yet A short drive To The Village Farmers Market happens on Weathersfield offers solid construction with three floors Move-in condition Quiet, dead-end, Gravel Town Road 2 Bed Rooms, 2 Baths Furnishings Available Move-in condition sq. Ft., 980, 1.17 Acres Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 of living space. Includes up to 6 bedrooms, parlor and Grafton $465,000 Grafton $248,750 chester $210,000 p.m. on lower Clinton Street, living room, a large eat-in kitchen with oak cabinets, a laundry room, three bathrooms, mudroom, work shop, and next to Nortrax on the grassy office space. A self sustaining, comfortable one bedroom area near the trail-head of guest house is an added bonus. Ample storage with 2 car the bike/walk path. For more detached garage, two car carport all situated on an over- information, call 802-885- sized lot with 1.7+/- acres, easy access to I91 and outdoor 4096. recreation including skiing, river activities, golf, and hiking trails. REDUCED AGAIN TO $224,900 LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The West River Farmers Market lovely split Ranch 4 Unit Building cottage A great start in the country. This 2.5 acres located off a country road has an established driveway with a nice 2 bay Near Town w/plenty of parking on River Frontage happens every Saturday garage on the property, currently used as a camp. Tranquil views taking in the local hillside. Previously permitted on .42 Acres +/- Range & Refrigerator Water & sewer on property from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath on 1 level Washer/dryer in Basement for a septic system. A lovely piece of Vermont. JUST REDUCED TO $74,900 Needs Repairs 1 car drive Under Garage hardwood, carpet, linoleum Floors junctions of Route 11 and Fenced Yard 2,600 sq. Ft. and Tree clearing 100. Local farmers, gardeners, Located just outside the village in an area of fine homes, this 1.5 acre parcel is an excellent opportunity at a reason- covered porch 033 Acres 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath food producers, artisans and able price. Town water and power at the town maintained, paved road. 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The group is led Rockingham Free Public Library information, call the library at LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Select SUNDAY, JULY 15 – Memorial Library, 88 Main by trained therapists who THURSDAYS – is hosting “Composting 101: 802-885-3108. TFN Board meetings are the first SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. - The St. in Ludlow. Find out more specialize in eating behavior. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Mental Managing Food Wastes on a and third Monday of the month Connecticut Valley Ostomy about CoDA at coda.org. For To join call 802-228-8885 or health peer support group, Home Scale” on Thursday, June ROCKINGHAM, Vt. - Crafts, at 7 p.m. at the Town Office. Group (COG) meetings are more information regarding email shiri@fitwoman.com. 2-3:30 p.m. at the First 21 at 6 p.m. Cat Buxton will Stories and Play Time toddlers For more information, call seasonal 5 times a year. The this meeting, contact Sarah TFN Congregational Church, 77 cover the spectrum of practical and preschoolers. 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CHESTER, Vt. – Story time at of the month starting at 7 HHHHHH Waste Management District or visit the healewoundcare every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Whiting Library from 10:30- p.m. in the Selectman’s Hall at 802-674-4474, hgillett@ website. Sacred Heart Social Center, 11:30 a.m. Come and listen to on 96 Main Street. For more swcrpc.org or Mary O’Brien at 39 Green Street in Bellows a story every Friday with your information, go to www. MONDAYS – Southern Windsor/Windham Falls. Come to TOPS (take off children. Call 802-875-2277. springfieldvt.govoffice2.com. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - NAMI Counties Solid Waste pounds sensibly) a non-profit, Vermont Connection Recovery non-commercial, weight loss P&M Auto Sales Management District 802-674- SATURDAYS - TUESDAYS - Support Group is a mental 9235, [email protected]. support group that really Ask ALSTEAD, N.H. - Stop by the BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – illness support group. It a i r a r about works. 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