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FREE It is he se on e T h ECRWSS a g n n PRSRT STD ks ivi g US Postage PAID Permit #90 White River Jct., VT Ads & Articles Due Thursday, Nov. 16 POSTAL CUSTOMER Holiday Hospitality on page 4A Publishing for 56 Years! NOVEMBER 08, 2017 | WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM VOLUME 56, ISSUE 24 Happy Veteran’s Day Congratulations, Lady Terriers for well-deserved state win BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The Bellows Falls Terriers Field Hockey team won a Vermont State Championship for a third year in a row. In the 2015 and 2016 fall seasons, the Purple and White captured back-to-back Division III titles. This year’s team captured the Division II top spot. The team posed for a picture during their celebration after returning from Burlington on Sat- urday. TOP: From left to right, front row: Me- gan Banik, Taylor Goodell, Dani Mar- Honoring those who have served our country chica, Sarah Scarlett, Madison Street- er, Sophia Hyslop, Halle Dickerson, Meghan Kelly, and Abbe Cravinho. Back row: Emily Bazin, Molly Kelly, Michelle Marchica, Paxton Santorelli, Reaghan Baldasaro, Emily Harris, Madi Joy, Brooke Bennett, Emma Lober, Alice Salter-Roy, and Kylie BF Middle School celebrates Comstock. BOTTOM: The team celebrated their win during the parade in Westmin- Red Ribbon Week ster’s fire engine. BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - During their commitment to raise awareness ute school assembly on Monday See page 1B for championship stories. the week of Oct. 23, students at the of the destruction caused by drugs in morning that concluded with ev- PHOTOS BY DOUG MACPHEE Bellows Falls Middle School cel- America. ery student in the school receiv- ebrated the spirit of being drug-free The Bellows Falls Middle School’s ing a water bottle that read, “The by participating in Red Ribbon Week Above The Influence (ATI) group power lies within me to be drug activities. Sponsored by the National meets weekly with Student Assis- f re e .” Family Partnership, the Red Ribbon tance Program counselor, Heather The ATI members developed Sarah Scarlett named September Campaign has touched the lives of Waryas, and focus on delivering an and promoted spirit days for Red millions of people around the world intentional message about the risks Ribbon Week that featured a dif- for over 30 years. In response to the and consequences of drugs and al- ferent message each about living murder of DEA Agent Enrique Ca- cohol, while also educating their a drug-free life. Students and staff Elks Student of the Month marena, parents and youth in com- peers on healthy alternatives. The members alike dressed up for the munities across the country began ATI members, comprised mostly of Red Ribbon Week spirit days! BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - It is a hard to improve. She leads by exam- BFUHS is proud to have Sarah Scar- wearing Red Ribbons as a symbol of 5th and 6th graders, led a 40-min- Mrs. Waryas said, “The enthu- pleasure to announce that Sarah ple, and is a role model to others. lett represent us with this award this siasm for our Red Ribbon Week Scarlett has been named the Sep- Clearly deserving of recognition, month. spreads throughout the school tember Elks Student of the Month because it is student-led.” for Bellows Falls Union High The ATI members chose the School. Scarlett, a senior, is the themes, voted as a group on spirit daughter of Alexandra and Wil- days, and did all the promoting liam Scarlett. and sharing of the drug-free mes- Dedicated to her academics, sage. The ATI motto is, “Anything Scarlett works hard in her classes. that makes me less than me, is not She is an active participant in class for me, especially drugs or alco- discussions, offering insightful h o l .” comments and asking meaning- Mrs. Waryas says that through- ful questions. Scarlett is always out the year, ATI conducts many willing to help others in class, in school-wide activities and cam- school activities and in the com- paigns, but the support for Red munity. Always attentive, Scarlett Ribbon Week is always a high- comes to school every day pre- light. She also noted that it takes pared to learn. She is genuinely a very brave student to stand in interested in the well being of oth- front of the entire school and ers, and goes out of her way to offer present a school assembly and a hand, a bright smile or a friendly From left to right - Breana Lawlor, Alexis Keefe, Maya Neathawk, Stephanie that this ATI group did so with hello. She is an all-around caring Heck, and Emma Clayton. PHOTO PROVIDED poise, confidence and fun! and trustworthy person, and our school and community are lucky to have her. Always smiling and positive, Springfield Library invites Scarlett is dedicated to humbly helping others. She is a positive role model who is well liked by the students and staff at BFUHS. She community conversation has served as a positive addition to her classes, school activities, the SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Where are and aspirations of Springfield. Need 802-885-3108. We look forward BFUHS field hockey team, and the public libraries headed? What does to know more? Call the library at to seeing you Nov. 14 at 4:30 p.m. BFUHS Student Council, where Sarah Scarlett named Student of the Month. Springfield need for good library she gives 100 percent, and works PHOTO PROVIDED service? Join a lively community conversation at the Springfield Town Library, Tuesday, Nov. 14, from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. We Join the American Cancer Society only have room for 50 people, so please register now. Call the library at 802-885-3108 to sign up, or Relay for Life Windsor County team use the community conversation link at the website, www. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - The Amer- Please join us at Sheri’s Place, and show all those affected by can- springfieldtownlibrary.org. ican Cancer Society is seeking 30 Main St. Springfield, VT 05156, cer that the American Cancer Soci- The conversation will include a people who believe big goals can on Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 5:30 ety stands with them. Funds raised show of hands for library use (How be achieved by pulling together. p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Enjoy free snacks help the American Cancer Society often? Use computers? Hang out? Be a part of an inspirational, and non-alcoholic beverages while attack cancer from every angle. 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From Oct. 19 to Oct. 26, preparation for lower income tax- the store held a raffle for any healthcare pro- payers for the 2018 tax-filing season fessionals who came to the store and signed through the Volunteer Income Tax up. Upon signing up, they were also given a Assistance (VITA) program. In or- coupon for their next visit to the store. Tina’s der to help as many families as possi- stayed open late on Oct. 24 and 25 to accom- ble claim the tax credits and refunds modate professionals with late shifts. available to them, SEVCA is now Area businesses contributed 64 different recruiting volunteers to work at sites prizes for the drawing, which took place on in White River Junction, Windsor, Thursday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. The profession- and Westminster during tax season. als were not required to be present at the Potential volunteers are urged to at- drawing, but the first 40 people who arrived tend one of these Volunteer Orienta- also received appreciation bags with do- tion meetings: Tuesday, Nov.