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THE Vermont JANUARY 13, 2021 | WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM JournaVOLUME 21, ISSUEl 02 Ludlow Fire Dept. Ludlow Selectboard support BRGNS with revises budget after error, Stuff-a-Truck approves 0.6% increase BY SHARON HUNTLEY totaling $70,000, chosen because quent years, and they still had LUDLOW, Vt. – While 2020 The Vermont Journal they “would not impact mu- over $70,000 to spend in this was turned upside down for nicipal services.” There was also year’s budget before the end of many, there has also been an LUDLOW, Vt. – The Lud- $5,000 in additional revenue that spring. abundance of good will and good low Selectboard convened had been previously overlooked. When asked by Board Chair neighbors within our commu- for an online special meet- Suggested cuts included Bruce Schmidt their thoughts nity. Black River Good Neighbor ing Monday, Jan. 11 to make $25,000 from the cemetery on a final budget number, board Services was unable to offer its corrections and finalize their budget, $10,000 from the skate member Justin Hyjek said that annual Stuff-A-Bus event due to budget after discovering a park fund, $10,000 from the he would “like to keep tax rate as Covid-19, and to our complete $106,000 error had been Police budget, $10,000 from the low as possible and not increase surprise the Ludlow Fire Depart- made in what they thought lister’s reappraisal, and eliminat- budget,” a sentiment shared by ment came to our rescue. Coor- was their level-funded bud- ing a crushed gravel purchase of the rest of the board. dinated by firefighter Angela get. $15,000. The decision was made to Kissell, a fire truck parked for With the budget approxi- Concerns about the amount accept all suggested proposed two days in December at Shaw’s mately $100,000 over last to come from the cemetery bud- budget cuts, which would result parking lot while volunteer fire year’s numbers, Ludlow Mu- get were assuaged after realizing in a final number to be raised of fighters collected an amazing nicipal Manager presented there were surplus funds that $4,106,503, an increase of just amount of food for our food the board with suggested cuts regularly rolled over into subse- 0.6%. shelf. And at the end of each day delivered it to us! Ludlow Firefighters at BRGNS Food Shelf. There is a great need in our PHOTO PROVIDED community, and it was a true pleasure knowing that the Lud- helping neighbors. How grateful ty will most certainly benefit Chester will vote budget and low Fire Department took on we are! from your efforts and gener- this effort, spending many hours On behalf of Black River Good osity. on our behalf collecting such an Neighbor Services food shelf, articles via Australian ballot impressive amount of food. It’s our sincere thanks go to the Written by Krey Kelling- what a community is all about, Ludlow Fire Department, whose ton, Food Program Admin- helping and supporting each commitment is so important to istrator, Black River Good other – in this case neighbors BRGNS. Folks in our communi- Neighbor Services. this year

BY SHARON HUNTLEY ads and Google ads, and an in- The Vermont Journal crease in calls to Bob Flint at R.B. Erskine Inc. Farm, Garden the Springfield Regional De- CHESTER, Vt. – Dur- velopment Corp about starting ing their Jan. 6 meeting, the a business in Chester. She also & Pet Supply new ownership Chester Selectboard decided said that there have been a lot of the town budget and articles young families moving to town Chester to vote via Australian CHESTER, Vt. – As far as future will be voted on by Austra- for their permanent residence as ballot. We are pleased to an- plans go, we ex- lian ballot this year rather a result of the outreach. PHOTO PROVIDED nounce R.B. Erskine pect to spend the than during a traditional Hance said it helps the whole Inc. has reopened un- winter getting town meeting, due to health community and is not just a Financially, the contingency der new ownership. comfortable in concerns of the ongoing benefit for the green, though fund, which has approximately Like many community the store, maybe coronavirus pandemic. that is Chester’s “eye candy.” $90,000, has not been needed. members, we were moving some The informational meet- The board went through the The gravel pit has cleared its surprised and sad- things around, ing will happen remotely Capital Plan review, which in- last few regulatory hurdles af- dened to hear Mike but making no Monday, March 1 at 6 p.m. cluded past and upcoming capi- ter initially being rejected by and Catherine’s an- major changes Voting will be the following tal expenses as well as the bond the state. Hance said the town nouncement of their with the excep- day Tuesday, March 2, from debt repayment plan. Antici- should receive their permit for plans to close the store tion of discon- 9 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Chester pated purchases in 2021 include gravel extraction by the spring. this past spring. “We” tinuing some of Town Office. a truck for the highway depart- Hance has discussed the pos- are Janessa Purney the plumbing Board Chairman Arne ment, fund match for sidewalk sibility of establishing a Civilian and Burleigh Sun- supplies – keep- Jonynas made a point of say- project, a new cruiser, and town Oversight Committee for Police flower, residents of ing all maple ing it would just be for this signage. The only bond being Department complaints with Bartonsville, Vt., and sugaring related year and that he would “hate proposed this year is for paving. town attorney Jim Carroll. She longtime customers of fixtures – stove- to see town meeting go away.” Chester resident Scott Mac- said Carroll had good ideas and Erskine’s. We love this pipe, and basic The board went through Donald updated the board on provided some cautions about store and the com- hardware like a general fund review; and Chester’s Fall Festival, which how it could work. Police Chief munity around it and nails, screws, although the numbers aren’t was in search of new organiz- Rick Cloud was also involved in are looking forward and the like. finalized yet, Jonynas said ers after the Chester Rotary the discussion. Hance will pres- to bringing it back to Chester already that overall it was “looking announced they no longer had ent details to the board in Feb- pre-pandemic opera- has a perfectly pretty good for the town as the manpower to spearhead the ruary. The revised citizen com- tions. good hardware far as our tax rate and what town’s signature event. Mac- plaint form and updated trifold The store, now Er- store for those our budgets going to look Donald said that a short couple are now on the town website. skine’s Grain & Gar- things! Soon it like.” He said that it did not of days many Chester business A Local Government Re- den, is currently open Burleigh and Janessa in front of the store. will be time to see an increase, possibly even people have stepped forward imbursement Grant has been PHOTO BY REBECCA HAAS Tuesday through Fri- plant seeds for a small decrease. to volunteer. He said he would received that will cover the en- day, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., garden starts, One item discussed at have more details as they be- tire cost for the sound system, and Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. We retail stores for in-store shop- and chick days will be here length was the $10,000 that is come organized. acoustic ceiling panels, and have Poulin Grain and Green ping, as well as keeping pre- before we know it. in the marketing budget this Hance reported that town acoustical shades for the win- Mountain Feeds back in stock, order curbside pick-up options Why are we here? Our per- year. Both Town Manager was awarded the historic pres- dows. pine shavings and straw, and available. sonal passions include keep- Julie Hance and Jonynas said ervation grant for the remain- The future of Jeffrey Barn will lots of the pet food Erskine’s We are also happy and hum- ing laying hens, raising poul- that they had heard mixed ing outside work needed on the be on the agenda for Jan. 20. used to carry. We’re continuing bled to announce Mike Erskine try for meat, raising pigs, feelings in the community Academy building. She was also Chester resident Steve Mancuso to restock all the rest of things plans to stay on in a part-time keeping bees, caring for a about spending money for pursuing a claim to the insur- spoke to the board about as- we need to keep our homes, role for at least a year to help little orchard, as well as veg- marketing; some saying it ance company to see if the ceil- sembling a group of volunteers hobbies, and farms running us in all aspects of learning his etable and flower gardening. was only a benefit for busi- ing repairs inside might be cov- to help shore up the barn. That through the winter, as quickly business. I know we are relieved Our two children, Louis (10) nesses on the green. ered, which could potentially option, as well as other ideas, as possible to the usual levels to continue to see his friend- and Adeline (4), enjoy mak- Hance defended the ex- save upwards of $26,000. will be discussed at the Jan. 20 while recognizing we also have ly face – and knowledgeable ing messes with us. We look pense saying that they had Hance said the Public Safety meeting. a duty to keep our store as safe brain – behind the counter on a forward to sharing ideas and already seen “really good re- Building progress was continu- The next Selectboard meeting as possible. We’ll continue to regular basis, and we hope you experiences with all of you. sults,” including big response ing and running about a week is Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. follow all ACCD guidance for will be, too. See you in the Depot! numbers for their Facebook to 10 days behind schedule. via Zoom.

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We have signed ties where students must unplug ment and strategic plans have owners during the remainder River Independent School From the onset, the curriculum agreements with Black River In- from electronic devices. This been influenced by EL Educa- of and post-Covid. We opened Committee remains commit- placed an emphasis on respect- novation Campus in Springfield past semester students partici- tion’s approach to school im- in spite of the complications ted to strengthening the Ludlow ing a wide variety of cultures, and Castleton University’s the pated in a rock climbing and ca- provement. The EL stands for presented by this pandemic. As community, educationally and religions, languages, and the Center for Schools in Rutland. noeing excursion at the Chitten- Expeditionary Learning. This a result, we are well positioned beyond. In a year marked by challenges of socioeconomic We are collaborating with Oke- den Reservoir. With the help of framework was first introduced to serve as a solution to the dif- catastrophic wildfires, a global diversity. Continuing with an mo Valley TV right here in Lud- the Book Nook here in Ludlow, 30 years ago via a partnership ficult lessons garnered from the pandemic, historic job losses, acronym that references a spe- low to capture students’ partici- we’ve purchased paper copies of between Harvard Graduate rapid scaling of “remote learn- and a national reckoning with cific religious ceremony is coun- pation in National History Day’s Laurie Hulse Anderson’s “Seeds School of Education and Out- ing.” Communities like ours systemic racism, BRISC’s vision terintuitive. It undermines our “Communication in History: of America” trilogy. To strength- ward Bound. Influenced by this cannot afford to do otherwise. for economic vitality offers an purpose. Key to Understanding” project. en our curriculum’s alignment philosophy, our organizational In the weeks following this emerging model for how to re- We are excited to announce Through these partnerships, we with the Next Generation Sci- design is also anchored in the announcement, we will be roll- design the relationship between that our second semester will are developing a network that ence Standards, we are initiating policy expectations put forth ing out the details of a mem- local schools, the business com- include marketing and branding can help balance the demand for partnerships with Vermont In- by Vermont’s Agency of Educa- ber loan program. In order to munity, and taxpayers. Now, our revised name: Expedition- enhancing student’s technologi- stitute for Natural Sciences and tion in the mandates known as remain open next year and be- with 2021 upon us, the high- ary School at Black River. cal skills with a need to simulta- the Lake Champlain Maritime Educational Quality Standards yond, ESBR needs to secure in- lights of our first semester are In time, it is our intention to be neously keep them connected to Museum, programming that we (2015) and Act 77: Flexible vestors. Thanks to the entrepre- noteworthy. referred to as “Black River.” This the natural environment. hope to make available by sum- Pathways to Secondary School neurial mindset of the members We opened our doors tuition- will be a key feature of how our We are keenly aware of how mer 2021. And, we are thrilled Completion (2013). Both of of BRISC, we have a chance to free to 16 students Sept. 8, 2020. long-term business plan aims the coronavirus is creating a to accept the donation of a pia- which are still intact today. coordinate a renewed approach Offering a flexible culture of to scale an ecosystem of flexible world that is dependent on ac- no. Our interrelated approach At its core, expeditionary to funding local schools, doing learning, we have remained ful- learning across the state, and cess to the Internet. In light of to curriculum design allows us means “a journey or excursion so is more likely to safeguard an ly open Monday through Friday. possibly the nation. The posi- this reality, we are embracing to weave music lessons into our undertaken for a specific pur- affordable lifestyle for all Ver- As our school has evolved with tivity of our first four months the expedition of finding ways teaching of the writing process. pose.” The second half of its def- monters. inition conveys a commitment Please feel welcome to get in to “efficient promptness.” Ini- touch with me at kendra@black- tially, BRISC was established to riveris.org. Working together we maintain the presence of a cost- are more likely to ensure that a effective school in the heart of renewed approach to operating Ludlow. In response to the fiscal a community’s school can also Purchase a new Titanium Stainless challenges created by Covid-19, create many positive new begin- with this revised nomenclature, nings for students, their fami- Central Boiler Wood Furnace the Expeditionary School at lies, and the local workforce. 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Ron Patch is a Chester Jamie Townsend new art native, Chester LOCAL Historical Society president, and a lifelong exhibit “Curvature” antiques dealer. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Gallery comfort of the circle, seeing as Townsend. He can be reached at at the VAULT is excited to pres- the eye naturally sees. As a soci- Jamie Townsend grew up lo- HISTORY ent a show of new works by be- ety, we have had to organize our cally and continues to live and 802-374-0119 or email loved artist Jamie Townsend on lives and minds differently. This work here. It’s inspiring for him BY RON PATCH [email protected] view until Feb. 27. “Curvature” new place is therapeutic,” says to feel this familiarity around is a body of work him. For the created during past three years, this past year. he has divided The circular his time work- Rod & Gun Club history formats have ing and show- been showing up ing in Europe. Here are minutes from a “Aug 12, in Jamie’s outdoor Gallery at 1954 to 1965 Chester Rod & 1958… Motion work for the past the VAULT, 68 Gun secretary’s book in my made and sec- couple of years, Main Street in collection. These were dif- onded that the but now the ef- Springfield, is ferent times. Dues were $1 Club buy the fects of the Co- open Wednes- per year. Game suppers were Richard Fields vid-19 pandemic day and Satur- $1.50 adults and $0.75 for land located have brought the day, from 11 kids. Land could be bought where the Rifle circles to his can- a.m.-5 p.m., for $100 an acre. Yearly wages Range is now.” vases and struc- and Friday, were $5,000 to $6,000. “Jan 12, tural paintings. from 11 a.m.-7 Meetings were held at the 1960… A bag “Getting away p.m. For more Grange Hall, now VITICA. of Purina Dog from corners information, When the grange raised Chow was raf- and simplifying call 802-885- the rent from $4 to $5, the fled off it was the imagery was 7111, email meetings were moved to the won by John a natural way of galleryvault@ American Legion Hall, which Benson.” After dealing with what vermontel.net, today is Free Range. meetings, they was going on in or visit www. “April 12, 1955… The mat- had a raffle The 1950 Chester Rod & Gun Club pin. society this past galleryvault.org ter of stocking the kids brook and showed PHOTO BY RON PATCH year. Moving in, or Facebook. was discussed. A motion was sportsman’s feeling the nur- “String Shine” by Jamie Townsend. Handicapped made and 2nd. [T]he secre- movies on their projector. onded, that all profits except turing spirit, and PHOTO PROVIDED accessible. tary make an application to “September 13, 1960… The the concession receipts go to the state for some trout for this Chester Rod & Gun Club voted Skip Bessey or his family… brook. It was also decided to to sponsor the Hunter Safety President Stowell outlined the stock it from the swimming Course with the school, it was part ‘Skip’ Bessey played in “Painting Canal Street” featured pool to Henry Thomas camp voted to donate $20.00 to the laying out the Club’s scramble t h i s y e a r.” c o u r s e .” I took this course at the track and in organizing the The kids’ brook is the Lov- elementary school in 1962. meets. He suggested the track art at Canal Street Art Gallery ers Lane Brook behind But- “Nov 8, 1960… The 300 cin- should be named for ‘Skip’ tonwood Farm. Some years der blocks were delivered to the Bessey.” BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Ca- Gallery Night on Facebook. solo shows and a new rep- as many as 175 kids regis- Range.” “Sept. 8, 1964… A letter of nal Street Art Gallery presents Take part in celebrating with resented artists group show. tered. The swimming pool “January 14, 1964… President thanks to the Club from Mar- “Painting Canal Street,” featur- the artists while exploring this Browse over 500 original art- mentioned is not the one we Stowell reported that work on the tha Bessey was read. Bill Ar- ing watercolor paintings by collection. In this month’s on- works at www.canalstreetart- have today. The old swim- Motor Cycle Scramble Course rison said the new name for Jean Cannon and oil paintings line tour, the artists will speak gallery.com or on Facebook @ ming pool was located fur- was progressing satisfactorily… the area owned by the Club, by Nancy Fitz-Rapalje with a about their artwork and an- canalstreetartgallery. ther up on the same side. It Charlie Richardson reported that Thunder Hill, should be en- common subject – views of swer your questions. Go to Canal Street Art Gallery, was a concrete bottom pool he had collected old hot water tered in the Club’s records. Canal Street in Bellows Falls. www.canalstreetartgallery. 23 Canal St. in Bellows Falls, with water taken in from the tanks to be used on the project.” Also that the name ‘Skip’ These works are included com to visit CSAG’s new inter- is open Wednesday through brook. I remember catching “7 April 1964… Dates for the Bessey Memorial Scrambles in the “Art For All” seasonal active online viewing rooms. Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 5 trout in the swimming pool. motorcycle scrambles are set for Tract should be written in the group show open through Jan. The CSAG is also excited to p.m. For more information, “May 10, 1955… It was vot- May 17th, July 5th, August 9th, records. It was so voted.” 23. announce that programming call Mike or Emmett at 802- ed to donate $10.00 to the Boy September 13th, and October “Dec ’64… Motion was This collection is especially will be expanding in 2021 with 289-0104 or email artinfo@ Scouts to help send a boy to 5th.” made and seconded that a meaningful to all those who 11 exhibitions featuring more canalstreetartgallery.com. camp specifying it be used for “August 11, 1964… There was sign be made this winter to be feel a connection to this beau- a Chester boy.” To this day the discussion of ‘Skip’ Bessey appre- erected next spring in regards tiful and real streetscape along Rod & Gun Club sends kids ciation day which was planned to Thunder Hill, Skip Bessey North America’s oldest canal – to Conservation Camp. for August 30th. Larry Fuller Tr a c k .” circa 1790s. The landscape art- GET YOUR “March 13, 1956… It was suggested snow fence as a protec- “Jan 12, ’65… Larry Fuller works illustrate the gentle rug- decided that the Secretary tion of spectators. Bill Arrison showed a diagram of a plaque gedness of this old mill-town COPY order 250 new membership moved, Charlie Richardson sec- which was designed to mark steeped with countless archi- pins.” Thunder Hill and tectural detail and history. TODAY “May 8th, 1956… the Skip Bessey On Jan. 15 at 6 p.m., join Allie Hawkes land track. It was so the Bellows Falls Third Friday $ was discussed and v o t e d .” 25 a motion was made and second that the This week’s old at Smitty’s directors purchase saying is from Pat F Chester Market, the land. Also check Decatur. Pat was Lisai’s Market on lines and survey telling me some- in Bellows Falls, it if necessary.” thing – I forget BLACK RIVER GOOD “June 12th, what now. I inter- NEIGHBOR SERVICES Framery of VT, Blair Books & More, 1956… It was sug- The marble plaque for Skip Bessey mentioned in the rupted her to ask a 37B Main St, Ludlow, VT 05149 gested that there question. Pat said, and Stone House minutes. Hours: Monday-Friday, might be a chance PHOTO PROVIDED “Try to keep up.” Antique Center to make a little 10 AM–3 PM money for the club Phone: 802-228-3663 by building a camp to raffle www.brgn.org Call Ron to Arrange off this fall, as the Lions “We are here to help” Serving Ludlow, Mt. Holly, Belmont, Shipping or Pickup Club does not plan to do it 802-374-0119 t h i s y e a r.” Cavendish, Proctorsville & Plymouth I remember Chester Rod Black River & Gun building camps up in Popple Dungeon. Up Tax Services Dodge Road on the right 284 River Street • Springfield, VT • 802-885-2200 the Rod & Gun built two Open 7 Days a Week, from 12 Noon to Closing or three camps. A few years Gift Certificates Available ago, Tom Hildreth and I Individual and Small Business Tax Return Preparation hiked from High Street over to the Dungeon. At Call 226-7034 that time, there was still for an appointment one camp the R&G had built. 463 Main St., Proctorsville, VT • 226-7034 Dine In or Take Out Open 7 Days, from 12 - Closing Reservations Only

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David L. McCormack, 1932-2020 ASCUTNEY, VT. at www.firstbaptistslondonderryvt.org/streaming-worship.html. For more information, visit www.firstbaptistlondonderryvt.org or Open Bible Baptist Church, 168 Cemetery Rd. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – David call 802-856-7266. Sunday services are being held in the church, with people sitting Lawrence McCormack, 88, of Prescott Valley, passed away every other pew. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. Morning service LUDLOW, VT. Dec. 25, 2020. He passed away in at 11 a.m. Sunday evening service at 6 p.m. and Wednesday Good Samaritan Nursing Home, evening at 7 p.m. Services are also available on Facebook and The United Church of Ludlow (UCC and Methodist), 48 Prescott Valley due to complica- YouTube. For more information, call the church at 802-674-2266 Pleasant St. tions from the Covid-19 virus. or visit www.obbcvt.org. Sunday services are held in person and streamed online. Please David was born in Springfield, be safe and care for each other. Email [email protected] for Vt., to Ernest LeRoy McCor- Brownsville Community United Methodist Church, 66 more information. Visit www.unitedchurch.us to receive Covid-19 mack and Florence Austin Holt. Brownsville-Hartland Rd. updates on services and meetings. David was married to Lor- Sunday service is 9:30 a.m., held in the church with reduced raine Eleanor Williams for 60 occupancy or streaming online at www.facebook.com/ Ludlow Baptist Church, on the Green, 99 Main St. years. She preceded David in brownsvillecommunitychurch and www.brownsvilleumc-vt.org. Sunday school and service at 11 a.m. are in person. Sunday passing in 2011. They had four Our Christmas Eve service will follow occupancy guidelines for evening worship is canceled. Mid-week prayer will continue over children together – one, Linda both services at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Please RSVP for the service Zoom. For more information about social distancing guidelines, M. Roby, preceded David in David L. McCormack, 1932- you would like to attend on our website. go to www.LudlowBaptist.org or call Pastor Jerry Scheumann at passing in 2018. 2020. 802-228-7600. He is survived by his older PHOTO PROVIDED BELLOWS FALLS, VT. sister Joyce Waite (91) of Spring- Tyson Community Church, Corner of Rt. 100 and Dublin Rd. field, Vt.; his children David Home will be tenderly caring for Immanuel Episcopal Church, 20 Church St. Service is at 10:30 a.m. on Zoom. For more information, go E. McCormack of Alabama, David’s after death care. There Please join us Sundays at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Go to Facebook @ to Facebook @TysonCommunityChurch, call 802-522-8249, or Stephen L. McCormack of will be no memorial services ImmanuelEpiscopalChurch. For more information, go to www. email [email protected]. Springfield, Vt., Stephen’s wife at this time. A gathering in re- immanuelepiscopal.org. Michelle, and Diane L. McCor- membrance of “Latigo Dave’s” MOUNT HOLLY, VT. mack-Murphy of Prescott Val- multi-talented life will be pend- CAVENDISH, VT. ley, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren, 9 ing the current pandemic. To be Village Baptist Church, 32 Church St. great-grandchildren, 6 great- announced at a later date. St. James United Methodist Church, 570 Main St. We’ve returning to our renovated sanctuary. Masks great-grandchildren; many For more information, please Please join us Sundays at 8:45 a.m. with Pastor John Hawkins. recommended, but we welcome all to come and worship with us nieces and nephews, and many contact his daughter Diane by All are welcome. Masks and social distancing are required. For Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Glenn Davis is available to counsel friends. email artemistar.432@yahoo. more information, call 802-674-3443. or pray with anyone who is struggling with anxiety or other Ruffner-Wakelin Funeral com. issues at 802-259-2440. Arnold B. Robinson, 1949-2021 CHESTER, VT. St. Joseph’s Church, 96 S. Main St. SPRINGFIELD, VT. CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – boys, and especially the Atlanta Public masses have resumed. Services at St. Joseph’s include Calvary Baptist Church, 156 Main St. Arnold Bruce Robinson, 71, of Braves – Chop On. He spent Saturday at 4 p.m. and Wednesday at 9 a.m. There are no live Live streaming of Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. will continue at Cobb Road, passed away in the many years of his life donat- streams for these masses. For more information, go to www. early morning of Jan. 6, 2021 at ing his time to the Bellows Falls www.facebook.com/calvarybaptistchurchspringfieldvt. For more stmaryjoseph.com. his daughter’s house in Spring- Little League program and the information, go to www.calvarylovesspringfield.com. field, Vt. He was born Oct. 8, Connecticut Valley Pee Wee St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 313 Main St. First Congregational Church UCC, 77 Main St. 1949 in Bellows Falls, Vt., to Football League for 50-plus Zoom services are Sundays at 10 a.m. Our service will be an Sunday services are at 9:30 a.m. Live streaming is available Lila (Colburn) and Roland years. He impacted the lives enhanced Rite One Morning Prayer Service with music. For Robinson. of many young athletes over on Facebook @FCCUCCSpringfield. For more information, call information, visit www.stlukesepiscoalvt.org. He is predeceased by his wife the years. He retired from the 802-885-5728, email [email protected], or go to www. Patricia Robinson. They were Dunning Box Shop in Walpole, fccuccspfdvt.org. married in 1993. Bruce leaves N.H. He worked there for over GRAFTON, VT. Precision Valley Baptist Church, 69 Rt. 106 behind three children Amy 30 years. 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Fenton & Hennessey Funeral starting at 10 a.m. Masks are available and social distancing Bruce was an avid sports Home in Bellows Falls, Vt. is as- First Baptist Church, 62 Crescent St., S. Londonderry, Vt. is encouraged. The sanctuary seating is arranged to promote lover, a fan of the Knicks, Cow- sisting with the arrangements. Worship services are now online-only and can be live streamed distancing. Go to www.facebook.com/Springfield-Assembly-of- God-156583214402910 for links and more information. St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 10 Pleasant St. CHURCH SERVICES: We are currently running Social Distanc- OBITUARIES Sunday mass is at 9 a.m. and Tuesday at 7 p.m. to watch the ing Church Services on an alternating schedule. Subject to space. All services are posted online at www.VermontJournal.com. live streams, go to www.youtube.com and search Holy Family Parish Springfield Vermont. Streaming is available five minutes Basic 200-word Obituary $50 before the service starts. 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Dear Editor, Dear Editor,

The Springfield Town Dem- mob was incited by Trump is enough. President Trump We wish to appreciated the many ocratic Committee commends not just on the day of the in- should resign or be re- send a sincere great cards, calls, pa- Republican Gov. Phil Scott surrection, but by four years moved from office by his thank you to rade of tooting horns, for his courage and integrity of his divisiveness and lies. Cabinet, or by the Con- our children Facebook messages, in being the first Republican There was no voter fraud. gress.” Greg, Judy, and and memories. The governor to speak out against We all must defend the truth. Thank you, Gov. Scott. Verlene, our connections that we the president and asking him In the words of our Vermont extended fam- have with everyone to resign or be removed. The governor, “The fabric of our Sincerely, ily, and our have kept our spirits country watched – the world democracy and the principles Char Osterlund, chair many friends, high, and we are mak- watched – as a violent mob at- of our republic are under at- Springfield Town Demo- neighbors, and ing out quite well. tacked the U.S. Capitol. This tack by the President. Enough cratic Committee acquaintances Our sincere best who helped us wishes for great health celebrate our two in 2021. Dear Editor, special birthdays and our anniver- Love to all, Last Wednesday, Jan. 6, we leadership is entirely female: of the Capitol building. Both sary during 2020. Al and Karnie DeCell Al and Karnie DeCell celebrate. saw a sharp contrast between Speaker of the House, President the Congress and the Ver- We enjoyed and PHOTO PROVIDED Weston, Vt. Legislative life in Vermont and Pro Tempore of the Senate, and mont Legislature managed in the Congress in Washington, both the Majority Leader in the to finally certify the vote Jan. D.C. This contrast couldn’t have House and the Senate. In addi- 7 – one just before 4 a.m. af- been more stark – one, unusu- tion, the new Lt. Governor is ter an angry, chaotic day and Dear Editor, ally quiet, orderly – historic but female. I am delighted to have the other at about 10:30 a.m. subdued, and the other – noisy, been elected the Senate Major- after a straightforward pre- Jan. 6 and 7, 2021 have been ration and an inspiring way to ing of the electoral votes. I was chaotic, and shockingly violent. ity Leader and am excited to see sentation and vote. memorable days. Wednes- begin our work. so glad to see that our institu- One affirming and one rocking what this leadership team will The first order of business day morning, Jan. 6 started Next item on the agenda was tions held, the insurrection was our firm faith in the sanctity of accomplish. in the Vermont Senate was with the convening of the the oath of office. Once again rebuffed, and the election was our democratic process. While the Federal Legislature to pass a Joint Resolution, 2021-2022 biennium of the I had no idea I would be so certified. Gov. Scott made a In Vermont, the Legislature was sworn in Jan. 3, both the which condemned the vio- Vermont State Legislature. moved by reciting this oath. In powerful statement calling for gathered in a hybrid of in-per- state and federal Legislatures lent storming of the U.S. Cap- The first action was a roll fact, I became tearful. Making the president’s resignation or son and Zoom attendance to be had one job in common Jan. 6. itol Jan. 6, 2021 as a direct at- call by the Secretary of State a commitment to uphold the removal from office, and Thurs- sworn in for a new biennium Both bodies had to begin the tack on our democracy. With Jim Condos. Each member Constitutions of Vermont and day, Jan. 7, the Vermont House of public service. I was one of process of certifying the votes of this Joint Resolution, our tri- was required to acknowledge of the United States is so impor- supported him in a resolution 19 Senators who went up to the General Election. Vermont’s partisan Legislature voted, their presence. I was asked to tant – shockingly evident to me condemning his actions. It was the Statehouse in Montpelier Canvassing Committee – made with only a few dissenting say, “This is Leslie Goldman, in contrast to the backdrop of an honor and a privilege to add to be sworn in live in the Sen- up of House and Senate mem- voices, to support the values and I am here.” all that has happened in the last my name to that resolution. ate Chamber. Our other 11 col- bers – was appointed in the and ideals that anchor our These words were more four years with the members of The full work at the House leagues attended remotely, and morning and met with the Sec- democratic foundation. You moving than I expected. Re- our federal government who starts the week of Jan. 12. Of we could see them up on the big retary of State and his election can read the resolution here: flecting on what “I am here” clearly have not lived up to their course, we are on Zoom, which screens in the Chamber. When team that afternoon. After re- www.legislature.vermont. meant led me to realize that “I oaths. has its own unique set of chal- we take this oath of office, all of viewing the vote cast and tallied gov/bill/status/2022/J.R.H.1. am here” with my colleagues Committee assignments were lenges. But I believe we are be- us swear to uphold and defend for each state wide official – The contrasts were stark. to serve the people of Ver- then announced. I have been as- ginning to move through these the constitution of our state and Governor, Lieutenant Gover- Our Vermont work didn’t mont. “I am here” means I am signed to the Healthcare Com- dark times. We have cared for of our country. nor, Secretary of State, Trea- make headlines, but it man- present in this moment with mittee, which makes sense giv- each other and learned a lot For the first time in my Leg- surer, Auditor, and Attorney aged to affirm “business as awareness of the needs of en my background as a family about what really matters. I islative life, the Statehouse was General – the committee voted usual.” In this extraordinary those in Windham-3, as well nurse practitioner for 37 years. know we will take these les- practically empty on this nor- to accept the Elections Report year, “business as usual” pro- as the needs of our environ- Most of our work as a represen- sons into the future as we aim mally exciting first day of a new from the Secretary of State and vides both relief and hope. ment and of our world. There tative is done in our commit- to “leave no Vermonter behind.” biennium. It is usually a crush to recommend to the Joint As- I appreciate hearing from was a real sense of responsi- tees where we delve deeply into Please contact me at lgold- of families and friends coming sembly the following day that you. I can be reached by bility and awe in those three issues and create legislation to [email protected] or call to celebrate their loved ones we accept the report and certify email at [email protected]. words. solve problems. I am very excit- 802-869-2989 with your ques- being sworn in and to experi- the vote. On Thursday morn- vt.us or by phone at 802-457- We then nominated and ed to be working on healthcare tions, thoughts, and ideas. Also, ence the moderate pomp and ing, the Joint Assembly voted, 4627. For more information elected our new speaker of topics, and I’m very interested you can sign up for my newslet- circumstance of the launch of a in a tri-partisan fashion, to ac- on the Vermont Legislature, the house, Representative to hear about your experience of ter at my website or lgoldma- new biennium. cept the report and certify the and the bills that are being Jill Krowinski of Burlington, healthcare especially in the time [email protected]. Despite the fact that few were vote. debated now, those that have who spoke eloquently on the of Covid. physically present in Montpe- By contrast, the Congressio- been proposed and passed, need to “chart a course that Sadly, the day took a very Sincerely, lier, there was a palpable sense nal effort to certify the vote of visit the Legislative website: leaves no Vermonter behind.” dark turn with the events in Rep. Leslie Goldman of the historic nature of this new the Electoral College was in- www.legislature.vermont. This is a very important aspi- Washington during the count- Windham-3 biennium. Not only were most terrupted by a terrifying mob gov. members of the General As- storming the Capitol. The busi- sembly sworn in remotely, via ness of the House and the Sen- Sincerely, Zoom, but for the first time in ate was delayed for many hours Sen. Alison Clarkson Visiting Nurse and Hospice Vermont history, the Legislative by this unprecedented breach Windsor County virtual community webinars Rockingham Library discusses WHITE RIVER JCT., Vt. – The series, “Let’s Talk,” has health, changes in caring for As the pandemic continues, already brought several webi- an infant, and mindful eating it is important for people to nars to the community. These on a budget. To find out about Vermont’s flash floods feel connected and lessen the webinars focused on chari- upcoming webinars, visit our feeling of social isolation. table tax breaks, dementia, Facebook page www.facebook. BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Join discussion. tive method of joining Zoom Last fall, Visiting Nurse and and grief through the holidays. com/VNHcare. the community conversation To receive an invitation to through a phone call. Please Hospice for Vermont and Throughout the year, VNH will If you are interested in view- about Vermont’s flash floods this Zoom discussion, email note that there might be a New Hampshire began part- continue to work with organi- ing past webinars, please visit Monday, Jan. 25 at 5:30 p.m. programming@rockingham- phone charge for this. nering with various commu- zations to bring timely topics www.vnhcare.org/families- with Rockingham Library via library.org or call the library A number of organiza- nity organizations to bring to the community. Some up- community/educational-pre- Zoom. at 802-463-4270. Leave your tions, local and national, are topics of interest to our com- coming topics are substance sentations. An excellent way to prepare phone number and email ad- sponsoring this program: munity. misuse among seniors, heart for this program is by view- dress. 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Here’s all have a part among possibly ther vacation mode or working Bellows Falls will be another hoping whatever wishes or res- others – has control of whether very limited hours, not expect- school utilizing Hudl to bring olutions you have expressed for they feel the time is right for ing anyone in the buildings. the games. The school’s only 2021, you don’t abandon – even student athletes to compete This created numerous con- sport this winter will be the if you have already decided to during the Covid-19 pan- flicted situations throughout two basketball teams. There do so. It is so difficult to stay demic. In normal times, when schools as they scrambled to are two ways to pick up these the course with our lives dis- there are procedures and poli- do the best they could do to get games, according to Athletic rupted in all the manners it has cies permanently in place to the athletes in action as soon as Director Ian Fraunfelder. He been in the last 10 months, but seek out answers, there would they reasonably could. told us Fact TV will be televis- show your strengths to those be much more uproar. But Although all four Vermont ing the games live. For those you love, including yourself, if you tune into the Tuesday area schools have begun or who aren’t connected to the by jumping back on the horse and Friday state updates and have scheduled their opening cable, which carries the chan- to what you believe will make see Gov. Phil Scott and Health practices by now, it is not clear nel in Bellows Falls, he says, your year a success. Commissioner Mark Lavine High school basketball teams face challenges with Covid-19. when the games will begin. “You can also access it on the Generally this space doesn’t turning three weeks older be- STOCK PHOTO Each school presently has their Fact TV website.” The Terriers spend any time addressing pol- tween each conference, you schedule, but the original slates began practicing Dec. 31. itics. Truly, it has never seemed realize what they are dealing but no one knows where the Danserau says, “Most schools called for games to begin back Both Green Mountain and worth it. However, the state with – unfortunately leaving games will end up in either will not allow spectators. There on Monday, and the governor’s Leland & Gray had not begun of high school sports in Ver- no further time for high school state that borders the Con- will be no spectators for Fall office had not allowed players practicing before this week, mont is so confusing over the athletics debate in the present. necticut River. All five area Mountain home games. Ha- to advance to the scrimmage but the Chieftains took the past month, it is tough to know However, what I would like high school athletic directors nover, Lebanon, Mascoma, and stage as of the Tuesday, Jan. 12 floor Monday. Hopes are the which way to turn. to see them do is coordinate a have been prepping hard to Sunapee also will allow no fans. press conference. Those sup- Rebels can begin next Tuesday, From the time I began to un- little better with the VPA’s Bob give their student athletes the Stevens is allowing two fans for posedly in the know are wish- but they still won’t be practic- derstand the local sports scene, Johnson before making public best active experience possible each senior athlete competing ing and hoping for games to ing in their own building as which was probably about the announcements. with what Covid-19 protocols for both home and away teams. begin by Jan. 25 or Feb. 1 at the the school is expected to keep mid-’60s until sometime in On Dec. 22, when they an- will allow them to do. I salute Newport is allowing three fans latest, but everyone is in a “wait its doors shut until Feb. 9. AD the ’80s, the Headmasters ran nounced high school sports all the local school leaders and for each Tiger senior athlete, and see” stage. Marty Testo has arranged for high school athletics. Then one could begin in four days, al- school boards who are putting but no away fans.” It appears Springfield AD Rich Say- the use of Jamaica Elementary day, after they had received an most every Vermont school their hearts and souls into at- Vermont games will not have pack says, in his opinion “It’s School’s multipurpose room incredible amount of criticism was about to shut down for the tempting to plot the best way fans at all. all about how the holiday surge for practices when both hoop for so many years, they made holiday break, custodial sched- forward while an invisible vi- Every area team is attempting plays out. We could be okay, teams take the floor next week. a name change to the Ver- ules were all set – most slated rus challenges such efforts. No to stream their home basketball but...” and he went silent. Cos- In the meantime, Testo and mont Principals Association. for vacation – and schools one loves sports more than I games to give the opportunity mos basketball teams didn’t the coaches have offered on- It was basically only a change were not prepared for athletes do, but this is the first time ever for all fans of their school an begin their practices until line conditioning and in-house in name; but amazingly, people and parents clamoring for play I hesitate about the games go- opportunity to see their games last Friday. In their case they drills including working on for the most part became less the day after Christmas. That ing on. this winter. Danserau tells me couldn’t play a game until they shooting form sitting in a chair. critical and sports somehow caused more outrage than the Fall Mountain is the only Fall Mountain will use the complete 10 practice days or If and when games do begin, flowed more smoothly. The four weeks the athletes had pa- area school with a clear direc- Hudl program, and the games seven practice days after con- Leland & Gray will also utilize transition was basically a re- tiently waited on the sideline tion about competition at the will run live on the school web- tact is allowed. Hudl and the games will be branding that worked. since being delayed from Nov. moment. They begin play next site. Danserau added that the Another winter sport for the able to be found on the schools Move forward to the year 30. week on Monday when the school’s boys’ and girls’ cross- Cosmos will be bowling. Say- website and activities calendar. 2020, and where do the people They should have just told the Lady Wildcats host Newport at country ski programs began pack was worried for a while, In addition to the boys’ and go to express themselves if they VPA they were ready to move 5 p.m. and the same two teams their practices outside back in wondering if and where the girls’ basketball teams, Green are frustrated with the present to the next stage and let the will meet again on Thursday December and will stage their team could play because the lo- Mountain AD Todd Parah re- state of Vermont high school organization figure out what at 6 p.m. in Newport. The first competition at home Jan. cal Up Your Alley Lanes were lated that the Chieftains would athletics? The honest answer works for the masses. Imagine boys’ teams from the same two 23 against Hanover and Leba- closed, but he was able to work be providing rock climbing. is nowhere. Or more exactly, the disappointment faced in schools hook up on Tuesday at non. Each school will do their out an agreement for the build- Although no competition is there is nowhere to really get some towns where those ath- 5 p.m. in Langdon and on Fri- runs separately on the same ing to open for limited hours planned in the sport at this any answers or direction. letes thought they had received day at 6 p.m. in Newport. Both course with the placements de- to accommodate the program. time, opportunity for student The Vermont Principals As- a great holiday gift and haven’t schools field Unified Co-Ed cided by time when everyone If competition were held, it athletes to engage will be pre- sociation does exist, and they even had a practice yet because Basketball teams, and they will has completed their effort. would be virtual. Dance began sented. Green Mountain hopes are the governing body of high the logistics couldn’t be worked compete on Wednesday, Jan. 20 On the Vermont side of the practicing on Monday. to work with Okemo Valley TV out. at 3:30 p.m. in Newport. Most river, the governor’s press con- Cosmo fans will have two to offer presentation of their Having said that here’s letting New Hampshire schools are ference Dec. 22 announced separate places they will be games if the state of Vermont you know where things pres- playing schedules meeting the all practices could begin with able to pick up their hoopsters moves to the competition stage. ently stand locally. same school twice in a week a fundamentals base and no in action. They will be able to Presently, all practices are em- High school sports began in to support contact-tracing contact beginning Dec. 26. Al- tune in the games on either the phasizing conditioning drills earnest in some New Hamp- and limiting athletes’ outside though this was tremendous Cosmos Athletics Facebook and fundamental skill work at shire venues Tuesday, Jan. 12, school exposures each week. news for the student athletes, it page or the Cosmos Athletic all schools. No actual physical bmw Fall Mountain AD Gordon was a problem for the majority YouTube channel. Saypack has playing of the sport is allowed. painters box 6, weston, vt Winter sports schedule, Jan. 14-23

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(06/01/21 - 26) Like us on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM! www.newenglandhomebuildingandremodel.com (03/16/21 - 13) 8A | January 13, 2021 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper community REAL ESTATE/AUTOMOTIVE IRA and retirement plan Ford of Claremont limits for 2021 acquires John C. Stewart REGION – Many IRA but your spouse is, your less. If you’re married and your employer’s contri- and retirement plan limits deduction is limited if your filing a joint return, you can butions. Special rules are indexed for inflation modified adjusted gross in- make a full contribution if apply if your employer and Son Inc. each year. While some come is between $198,000 your MAGI is $198,000 or sponsors more than one CUTTINGSVILLE, the customers that John shared. “Selling to another of the limits remain un- and $208,000, and elimi- less. Again, contributions retirement plan. Vt. – Christian Gomes, C. Stewart and Sons repre- family business made it changed for 2021, other nated if your MAGI is can’t exceed 100% of your Finally, the maximum owner of Ford of Cla- sented for over 105 years. much easier for our fam- key numbers have in- $208,000 or more. earned income. amount of compensa- remont, has announced Although the dealership in ily and Ford of Claremont creased. For those who are cov- Employer retirement tion that can be taken the acquisition of John Cuttingsville will no longer had the atmosphere and IRA contribution limits ered by an employer plan, plan limits into account in deter- C. Stewart and Son Inc. be open, Stewart will be commitment to custom- The maximum amount deductibility depends on Most of the significant mining benefits for of Cuttingsville, Vt., ef- available at Ford of Clare- ers that was important to you can contribute to a tra- your income and filing sta- employer retirement plan most plans in 2021 is fective Jan. 1, 2021. mont and can be reached us. I’m excited to be part ditional IRA or a Roth IRA tus. limits for 2021 remain un- $290,000, and the dollar In making the an- directly at 802-353-8304.” of Ford of Claremont and in 2021 is $6,000, which is If your 2021 federal in- changed from 2020. The threshold for determin- nouncement, Gomes In making the decision I am impressed with the unchanged from 2020. The come tax filing status is maximum amount you ing highly compensated noted, “We are very ex- to acquire the dealership, way Christian and his team maximum catch-up contri- single or head of house- can contribute to a 401(k) employees remains cited that we have added Gomes was particularly have established Ford of bution for those age 50 or hold, your IRA deduction plan remains $19,500 in $130,000, unchanged this family-owned busi- impressed that it was a Claremont into the com- older remains $1,000. You is limited if your MAGI 2021. This limit also ap- from 2020. ness and that Michael family-run business. Ford munity and the region. In can contribute to both a is between $66,000 and plies to 403(b) and 457(b) Article written by Stewart will be joining of Claremont is also a fam- addition to having an ex- traditional IRA and a Roth $76,000. Your deduction is plans, as well as the Federal Huntley Financial Ser- the Ford of Claremont ily-run enterprise, which tensive inventory available, IRA in 2021, but your total eliminated if your MAGI is Thrift Plan. If you’re age 50 vices. For more infor- family. Mike will be a made the decision easier their service department contributions cannot ex- $76,000 or more. or older, you can also make mation, contact Mark great addition to our for both families. is top shelf with customer ceed these annual limits. If your filing status is catch-up contributions of Huntley at 888-922- sales department and “Deciding to sell was a satisfaction its primary Income limits for de- married and filing jointly, up to $6,500 to these plans 1035. will continue to service tough decision,” Stewart goal.” ducting traditional IRA your IRA deduction is in 2021. contributions limited if your MAGI is The amount you can If you are not covered between $105,000 and contribute to a Simple by an employer retirement $125,000 combined. Your IRA or Simple 401(k) re- Fraud Watch Network: Current scams plan, your contributions to deduction is eliminated if mains $13,500 in 2021, a traditional IRA are gen- your MAGI is $125,000 or and the catch-up limit REGION – As usual, ing while others see it as a this, restitution is more and the charges might re- erally fully tax-deductible. more combined. for those age 50 or older December was an active scam. likely as the perpetrators flect within 48 hours. For If you’re married, filing If you’re married but fil- remains $3,000. month for scammers. Regardless, it is a situ- tend to be more local. any query or assistance jointly, and you’re not cov- ing separately, your IRA If you participate in Scam charities looking ation that calls for some Electrical Power Shutoff please reach out to us @ ered by an employer plan deduction is limited if your more than one retire- for “donations” seem clear steps. Unless there There has been a +1 (555) 555-1234.” Note MAGI is $10,000 or under ment plan, your total to multiply in numbers. is an emergency situation, marked increase in scam the grammar. A call to the and is eliminated if it is elective deferrals can’t Scam pet adoptions, step back and consider telephone calls notifying number has the intended OVER 2000 more than $10,000. exceed the annual lim- scam gifting, scam job your options. Predators intended victims that elec- victim informed that the BROKEN-IN TIRES Income limits for con- it – $19,500 in 2021 plus offers, scam invest- will attempt to create crisis trical service will be shut order can be canceled by tributing to a Roth IRA any applicable catch-up ments. With the holiday and overstate the problem off “at midnight” if a delin- simply providing a credit MANY SETS OF 4 The income limits for de- contributions. Deferrals now in the past, it is not in order to frighten the quent bill is not paid. Rest card number to reverse termining how much you to 401(k) plans, 403(b) the time to let down potential victim. An over- assured, state law prevents the charge. The criminal can contribute to a Roth plans, and Simple plans your guard. hang of snow becomes a this from happening un- seeks to obtain the credit IRA have also increased. are included in this ag- On average I receive sign of imminent roof col- less utility companies fol- card number, expiration If your filing status is sin- gregate limit, but defer- between 5 and 10 email lapse; an ice or snow-cov- low a strict set of rules in- date, and security code CANON TIRE gle or head of household, rals to Section 457(b) questions or scam re- ered driveway becomes an volving time periods and and then use the card for I-91, Exit 8, Ascutney, VT you can contribute the full plans are not. For exam- ports each week. Dur- injury and lawsuit waiting written notices governing purchases. Ignore the in- 802-674-5600 $6,000 to a Roth IRA if ple, if you participate in ing the month of De- to happen. This is the stuff this kind of action. Anoth- voice and report the in- NEW TIRES TOO!! your MAGI is $125,000 or both a 403(b) plan and cember, that number of scams! er sure giveaway that this cident to your Attorney a 457(b) plan, you can has jumped to between Before committing to is a scam comes when the General’s consumer office. defer the full dollar limit 8 to 12 a week, and here any work, ask for an esti- offer is made to take pay- The common thread in to each plan – a total of are some of the issues mate on the cost. Request ment in the form of gift these examples is creat- Walpole Valley Tire $39,000 in 2021, plus that are very current. local references to verify cards. Utility companies ing a sense of panic on the any catch-up contribu- Home Improvement fair pricing and work do not accept iTunes cards part of the likely victim. tions. or Maintenance quality. Also, don’t let any- in payment! Panic, an emotional re- The maximum Several readers con- one work on your proper- The Fake Invoice Scam sponse, can cause individ- amount that can be al- tacted me about roving ty unless they can provide The intended victim re- uals to act without think- located to your account “contractors” who of- written proof of insurance ceives a statement in the ing or using common in a defined contribu- fered to plow driveways with respect to the work mail or by email for an sense – exactly what the tion plan in 2021 is or shovel roofs. In one and liability. item purchased online. criminal desires. Stepping Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 • Saturday 8:00 - Noon $58,000 plus age 50 or situation, elderly resi- Finally, you may want The “invoice” looks au- back, thinking, verifying, Route 12 • Walpole, NH • 603-445-2060 older catch-up contribu- dents were approached to check with whether thentic, including product and consulting others in tions. This includes both about clearing snow the business is registered name and stock number, whom you trust can steer your contributions and from their roof. When with the state. If you feel price, date ordered, and you clear of the traps. the job was complete, you have been scammed, shipping date. There is AARP Fraud Watch is the bill was $900 – may- gouged, or victimized, re- also a phone number to offering a series of pro- be a fair price for a roof port the situation to the contact the company if grams on a variety of Barrett & Valley the size of a football Attorney General’s office necessary. In one case, the topics from mid-January Associates Inc. field. In such situations, and to local law enforce- following appeared on the through mid-March. For a “Professional Real Estate Services” some may consider ment if a crime was com- invoice: “Your account has complete list of topics and this to be price goug- mitted. In situations like been debited with $799.99 times or for comments www.barrettandvalley.com and questions, please con- 39 Pleasant Street, Grafton tact Elliott Greenblott at Professional Friendly Service [email protected]. 13 Clinton Street • Springfield, VT 05156 Elliott Greenblott is a 802-885-2500 • www.musevermont.com retired educator and coor- dinator of the AARP Ver- Lori Muse, Carol Cole, mont Fraud Watch Net- Broker/Owner REALTOR work. He hosts a CATV program, Mr. Scammer, This home has seen many upgrades including siding, windows, distributed by GNAT-TV decking/stairs/railings, paved driveway and much more. Designed in Sunderland, Vt. originally to be a home with in-law apartment, the property is Victorian Home, Successful Inn Charming Log Home Pristine Single Level Home currently being utilized as a single family. First floor includes a full/ For Many Years On 5.5+/- Acres W/Attached 2 Car Garage 9 Bedrooms, 9 Baths 2 Bedroom, 2 Baths 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths functional kitchen, newer 3/4 bath, 2 bedrooms, laundry/storage room, living/dining combination. Upstairs offers family room, four Chester, $374,000 Grafton, $225,000 Springfield, $239,000 more bedrooms, pantry area and full bath. Both levels offer access to a covered porch with views overlooking the town and storage rooms. Detached shed for added storage. Situated on close to a half acre within walking distance to amenities. $110,000

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Just $129,900. 802-228-3600 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper January 13, 2021 | 9A outdoor A successful year for “What’s happening under Vermont deer hunters all that snow?” MONTPELIER, Vt. – leader. LONDONDERRY, Vt. – in the Green Mountain State, gram, go to www.tinyurl.com/ Final deer harvest num- “Hunting conditions On Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 immediately followed by a ques- Zoom-LCC where you’ll find bers will not be available were challenging this year. at 7 p.m. the Londonderry tion and answer session. complete instructions for join- for a few more weeks, Weather conditions, food Conservation Commission We’ll answer: How does Ver- ing by computer or telephone. but the Vermont Fish availability, and possibly invites you to “What’s Hap- mont’s wildlife make it through If you would like to be added & Wildlife Department other factors limited deer pening On (and Under) All our cold, snowy winters? What’s to this mailing list, please email says the final tally will movement in November That Snow?” – a virtual pre- going on under all that snow? [email protected]. If you be around 18,000 deer, and December and made sentation with wildlife bi- How is climate change affecting missed a recent presentation, the second highest total it difficult for hunters to ologist Tom Rogers from the all of this? And, what can we do we have recordings on our You- since 2000. Those deer locate deer. The new one Nature Conservancy. Rogers to help wildlife make it through Tube channel, “Londonderry will provide approxi- buck annual limit likely will lead us through a pho- the winter? Vermont Conservation Com- mately 3.6 million serv- also contributed to the tographic journey of winter To register for this Zoom pro- mission.” ings of local, nutritious lower buck harvest.” venison. The primary goal of Ver- The archery season mont’s deer management harvest, which will be strategy is to keep the CCCD accepting orders for close to 5,800 deer, will deer herd stable, healthy, be a new all-time record and in balance with avail- for that season. Several able habitat. “Maintaining changes to archery hunt- an appropriate number of 2021 Conservation Plant Sale ing regulations took ef- deer on the landscape en- WALPOLE, N.H. – The ability. pick-up option. fect in 2020, including a Nick Mayer of Lincoln, Vt., with the sures deer and the habitats Cheshire County Conserva- All orders and payment must All proceeds of the plant sale longer season, allowing 190-pound, 14-point buck he took in Ad- that support them remain tion District is currently ac- be received by the Conser- help to cover operating costs of the use of crossbows by dison County in 2020. in good condition and cepting orders for its annual vation District no later than the CCCD and will benefit con- all archery hunters and PHOTO PROVIDED BY NICK MAYER productive,” said Fortin. Conservation Plant Sale. Feb. 26, 2021. Checks should servation efforts in Cheshire an increased bag limit. The 2020 White-tailed This year the district con- be made out to “CCCD” and County. Thus, in addition to These changes were intended but final harvest numbers for Deer Harvest Report with fi- tinues their partnership with mailed to 11 Industrial Park improving your landscape, you to increase archery participa- those seasons will be close to nal numbers will be on Fish Fedco of Maine to bring you Dr., Walpole, NH 03608. Hard are helping fund conservation tion and the harvest. However, or above average for the past 10 & Wildlife’s website in early a wide range of top-quality copy catalogs available upon re- projects in your local commu- some of the increase was likely years. March. Beginning in late plants and Wichland Woods quest. Socially distanced Plant nity. For more information and due to a spike in participation “Fewer bucks were harvested March, department biolo- to bring you locally grown Sale Pick-Up Day is scheduled to receive order forms or hard related to the Covid-19 pan- than in the previous four years, gists will be holding infor- mushrooms. Order deadline for Saturday, April 24, 2021 at copy catalogs, contact the Con- demic. but the final number will be mational hearings to share is Feb. 26, 2021. Alyson’s Orchard in Walpole. servation District office at 603- Hunters weren’t quite as suc- near or above the 10-year aver- biological information and Continuing again in 2021, Please contact the CCCD if you 756-2988 ext. 3011 or email cessful during the regular fire- age of 8,857,” said Nick Fortin, to listen to any information customers are invited to anticipate needing an alternate [email protected]. arm and muzzleloader seasons, the department’s deer project people wish to share. choose from plants listed in the Fedco “Trees, Shrubs & Perennials” catalog only. Please note that seed orders Hunters take 6,136 turkeys in are not a part of this plant sale. Many of the plant spe- cies offered are native, at- Vermont in 2020 tractive to pollinators, and drought resistant. For this MONTPELIER, Vt. – A pre- Turkeys were hunted state- habitat continues to play a reason, they are healthy, liminary report from Vermont wide and were harvested in key role in the health and hardy plants adapted to our Fish & Wildlife shows that 241 of Vermont’s 255 towns. vitality of their population. local growing conditions hunters brought home 6,136 The northern Lake Champlain Bernier notes that a patch- and beneficial to both the wild turkeys during 2020, Valley and the Connecticut work of fields and forests grower and wildlife. Once including 627 turkeys taken River Valley continued to be provide most of what a tur- established they require less during the April youth week- productive regions for turkey key needs to survive. He watering, fertilizers, and pes- end hunt, a total of 4,791 gob- hunters with the highest har- says the efforts to protect ticides, saving you time and blers taken during the regular vests again recorded in these and manage habitat by pri- money. spring season, and 718 birds parts of the state. vate landowners and vol- To view the Trees, Shrubs, during the fall. “Vermont’s long history of unteer-based conservation & Perennials catalog and “Although 2020 will un- careful and considerate man- groups like the National print order forms, visit the doubtedly be remembered as agement of wild turkeys has Wild Turkey Federation CCCD website at www. the year of many challenges, at positioned us to maximize the help ensure Vermont has a cheshireconservation.org/ least one thing remained the benefits we all receive from sustainable and abundant plant-and-seed-sales. Please same – Vermont hunters took this remarkable bird. Beyond wild turkey population for order early to avoid out-of- to the woods to enjoy some the simple enjoyment and the future. stock items. The longer you restorative time afield and sustenance people get from Everyone can help sup- wait to submit your order were again rewarded for their watching and hunting wild port conservation and good form, the more likely it is efforts,” said Vermont Fish & turkeys, these birds play a crit- habitat for wild turkeys your plants will be out of Wildlife turkey biologist Chris ical role in the environment as and other wildlife on state stock. Prior to submitting Bernier. “Second only to 2010, an important prey item and Wildlife Management Ar- your order, please review a near record number of tur- influence the populations of eas by purchasing the 2021 an up-to-date list of out-of- key licenses were sold during many other species.” Vermont Habitat Stamp at stock items online at www. 2020, resulting in an impres- Conservation of wild turkey www.vtfishandwildlife.com. fedcoseeds.com/trees/avail- sive turkey harvest that closely tracked the average harvest re- ported over the past 10 years.” stop in to see Hunter success rates re- our selection of mained high with 20% of resi- dent hunters taking birds dur- New ing the spring hunt, and 32% of those successful hunters Inventory taking a second bearded bird. Youth hunters also enjoyed a remarkable 29% success rate during the April youth week- Vermont Picker end season. 802-875-2062 “The 6,136 turkeys rep- resent an estimated 140,000 Route 103 servings of locally sourced, Chester, VT 05143 free-range, wild turkey meat 10am - 5pm Daily as well as countless memories and an enduring connection to the land,” added Bernier.

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