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REAL ECRWSS PRSRT STD GOLF US Postage ESTATE PAID NEWS Permit #90 White River Jct., VT on page 4B POSTAL CUSTOMER on page 2B Publishing for 55 Years! JULY 27, 2016 | WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM VOLUME 55, ISSUE 9 Grafton holds forum for candidates regarding energy policies

BY JENNIFER JONES Specifically, they discussed indus- area. torial candidate, suggested working The Shopper trial wind ridgeline development However, some were reluctant to with Canada, a country that utilizes projects and the role of the Vermont entirely write off the idea. low cost hydro-electric power. GRAFTON, Vt. - Gubernato- Public Service Board in renewable “If not here, then where?” asked When asked about the role of the rial candidates and elected officials energy projects. State Sen. Dick McCormack (D- Public Service Board in regulating came together recently in Grafton No participant stated that they Windsor), calling attention to the large energy development projects, to provide answers for concerned actively supported these projects, delicate balance between the in- gubernatorial candidates agreed the citizens regarding their thoughts on a matter that is forging a divide creasing need for renewable energy politics needed to be taken out of Vermont’s energy policies. amongst local communities in the sources in a state that treasures its the equation. unmatched aesthetic qualities. “The Public Service Board and McCormack said he sees a pos- the Public Service Department are sible solution to this quagmire in a allies of the utility companies,” said stricter permitting process and hav- Peter Galbraith, a Democratic gu- ing policies in place that regulate the bernatorial candidate. large energy development projects. Adequate citizen representation Many participants saw this chal- in the rate setting process was also Participants in the forum on renewable energy Monday evening discuss the issues. lenge as a stimulus for developing a common concern of participants. Photo by Jennifer Jones new energy technology, especially All candidates agreed that lo- in the sectors that consume the cal communities needed the ability most energy in the state: home heat- have more input when large proj- Mike McLaine, town moderator for (D) of the Windham-3 district. ing and transportation. ects, such as the Stiles Brook Proj- Windham. It was held at the White Republican gubernatorial can- State Representative Carolyn Par- ect, are being considered for devel- Church on Main Street in Grafton. didate Bruce Lisman was not able tridge (D-Windham-3), noted that opment in their areas. Participants included: gubernato- to attend, but sent a representative anaerobic digesters and vegetable , Republican can- rial candidates Peter Galbraith (D), who delivered opening and closing oil can be used to produce electric- didate for lieutenant governor, (R); and Randy Brock (R), statements. ity. concisely summarized the general a candidate for lieutenant governor; State Senator (D- “We need to be creative and feeling of the forum when he said, State Senators (D) and Windsor) did not participate but thoughtful,” she said. “Ridgelines are not renewable.” (D) of Windham was in the audience. Others saw potential for solar and The Friends of Windham and and Dick McCormack (D) of Wind- The sponsors said all gubernato- hydro-electric power. the Grafton Woodlands Group sor; State Representatives Carolyn rial candidates running for election Moderator Mike McLaine outlining the format of the discussion. Phil Scott, a Republican guberna- sponsored the event, moderated by Partridge (D) and Matthew Trieber were invited. Photo by Jennifer Jones SMCS named one of the healthiest Request for lease option gains traction BY JOEL SLUTSKY companies in America The Shopper SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Springfield causes of serious health problems. ized course of action,” she adds. BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - The Medical Care Systems (SMCS) is SMCS scores outperform our peers “It is an honor to be recognized Bellows Falls Historical Society is proud to announce it has earned and other Interactive Health clients.” among the Healthiest Companies close to getting a two-year lease national recognition as one of the “This award recognizes our commit- in America, which demonstrates with purchase option for the his- Healthiest Companies in America by ment to employee health that is sup- our commitment to our employ- toric TLR Mill. Interactive Health, a national leader ported by a corporate culture of well- ees’ health and our strategic com- A Rockingham Town Select- known for its personalized wellness being, where everyone is encouraged mitment to population health. board motion to authorize Mu- solutions. Only 154 companies out to take an active role in their health,” Using health-focused strategies, nicipal Manager Chip Stearns to of 1,200 across the country received Lyle continues. we engage our employees and im- work with the town’s attorney and this honor. SMCS is receiving recog- “We began partnering with IHS to prove their health outcomes,” said proceed with a lease agreement nition for helping employees make implement workplace wellness pro- Tim Ford, President and CEO of that has an option to purchase significant and sometimes life-saving grams in 2008. We established a Well- SMCS. “By partnering with em- passed unanimously. changes to improve their health. This ness Committee (The Fit and Fun ployees and implementing per- Selectboard Chair Lamont is the first year SMCS has won this Committee) to encourage our staff sonalized workplace wellness pro- Barnett said that if the board ap- award. and help them understand how they grams that encourage and achieve proves the request, specific dates With the help of strategic and flex- can improve their health. Beginning great participation, employees for updates, along with an end ible wellness initiatives, the Healthi- with a thorough health evaluation to lead healthier and more produc- date, must be included in the lease Adam Grinold, Executive Director of BDCC and Municipal Manager Chip Stearns. est Companies in America recipients identify risk, individuals learn more tive lives. Working with Interactive agreement. Barnett also said that Photo by Joel slutsky demonstrate results in achieving about their health status through: Health allows us to tailor programs there should be a plan if the proj- wellness program participation rates rapid outreach by health coaches, to address both the emotional and ect does not go as expected. ciety already owns, including the erty owned by the society. in excess of 70 percent and a low-risk connection to personal physicians physical needs of each person, The TLR complex is located Adams Grist Mill and Museum, and health score for their total population, and other resources, and a personal- which has proven to be the most near buildings the Historical So- is surrounded by eight acres of prop- See LEASE on Page 2A based on rigor- effective approach in ous and clinically empowering individ- sound health uals to improve their Bike rack funding approved evaluations. health.” Janet Lyle, Chief SMCS also earned BY JOEL SLUTSKY School does have two-week courses suggested that Municipal Manager of Human Re- the 2015 Governor’s The Shopper on bike safety. Chip Stearns and Highway Super- sources, reports, Excellence in Work- Resident Deborah Wright said that intendent Mike Hindes review the “As an example, site Wellness Award BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Bellows she felt cyclists should have to have road markings and signage, and that Interactive Health presented by the Falls Community Bike Project some certification before the town the issue be brought up at the next Index scores help Governor’s Coun- representatives Bonnie Anderson takes action to mark the roads. meeting. us understand cil on Physical Fit- and Hannah Regier have asked Anderson said that the markings A motion to approve the grant ap- where we stand ness and Sports at the Rockingham Selectboard to on the road were to share the road, plication through Windham Region- for future risk of the 2016 Worksite approve road markings and bike not to create a bike lane. Ander- al Commission for bike rack funding coronary heart Wellness conference. racks around the village. son also said that Matt Mann from and authorize the municipal man- disease and dia- , Gov- Selectboard member Ann Windham Regional will be assist- ager to sign on behalf of the town betes. The index ernor of Vermont, DiBernardo asked if this project ing with a grant application for bike passed unanimously. is composed of stated in his letter of gave any bike safety classes, and racks if there are enough interested In his report, Stearns said that a five modifi- award, “These awards mentioned a concern about bicy- towns. letter was sent on behalf of the town able risk factors: highlight worksites clists not riding in single file. According to the Community and village congratulating the Bel- smoking, glucose, around the state and Anderson stated that they do Bike Project, racks positioned near lows Falls (Age) 10 and under base- blood pressure, their efforts to pro- not formally provide such train- downtown businesses are an impor- ball team for their recent state cham- triglycerides and mote the health and ing, but do education informally. tant part of increasing use of bicycle pionship. LDL cholesterol SMCS recognized for Exceptional Participation Rates and Health Improvements wellness of employ- Villager Margery Ladd noted transportation. through Wellness Initiatives. BIKE — all potential Photo Provided ees.” that the Westminster Center Selectboard Chair Lamont Barnett See on Page 2A

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Automotive and our profes- experience. Our technicians strive to I am sure you can find someone Vermont will be the focus of a of the Grafton Historical Society. Historical Society. sionally trained service technicians attend all local training seminars to that you know that has been to J.S. special presentation by Thomas E. Fontaine first became interested For further information about the have proudly served the Charlestown obtain the most up-to-date automo- Automotive; just ask them! Fontaine August 4 at 5 p.m. at the in Grafton and its Civil War soldiers meeting and presentation contact the community and its surrounding tive diagnostic and repair informa- Our customers have access to Brick Meeting House on upper when he taught at Grafton Elemen- Grafton Historical Society at graf- towns. We are taking the opportu- tion available. a comfortable waiting area, free Main St. in Grafton, VT. tary School in the late 1980’s. During [email protected] or (802) 843- nity to serve the Walpole area in our Our goal is to be the most com- Wifi, a complimentary Keurig Speaking from the very location that time he wrote a children’s novel 2584. repair facility, located across from plete customer-friendly repair center Coffee Station, and Cable T.V. during the Civil War where some for his students about a real person, the Jiffy Mart and Family Dollar in around, and to educate our clients on We offer many services includ- of the meetings and discussions Henry C.Spring, a 14 year-old boy the former Emerson Power-Sports the benefits of vehicle maintenance ing transmission flush, 2&4 wheel took place, Grafton’s Brick Meeting who joined the Union Army to be- building on Rt. 12 in Walpole, NH, in a low-pressure environment. At alignment, air conditioning ser- House, Fontaine will discuss some come a messenger boy. The Grafton right next door to Walpole Creamery. J.S. Automotive we want our custom- vice & repair, computer diagnos- of the revealing facts about the Historical Society is in the process of J.S. Automotive is a family owned ers to make their own decisions on tics, New Hampshire State Inspec- town and its residents at this Graf- publishing this book, titled The Mes- and operated service center with the how they will care for their vehicle. tions, general automotive repair, ton Historical Society sponsored senger Boy of Grafton Vermont. equipment to successful- brakes, shocks, struts, meeting. Fontaine is currently a science and ly diagnose, service and exhaust, timing belt During his research for a coming math teacher at Kurn Hattin Homes repair your vehicle in replacement, factory children’s historical novel, Fontaine in Westminster, Vermont and has an affordable and timely scheduled maintenance found many interesting facts about been working with the Grafton His- manner. We continue & oil changes, and a 2 the lives of families in Grafton dur- torical Society to update and produce to acquire new tools, Year 24,000 mile War- ing the Civil War period. Who they the book for children at the 6th grade service equipment and ranty. We also have a new were and how they participated in reading level and above. The society repair information that Tire Machine to mount the war will be part of the focus of has contributed many of its historical will provide our custom- & balance your tires, or his presentation on August 4 and in photos to help convey the life in Graf- ers with the best service purchase new tires from his coming book. ton. The book is expected to be avail- possible. us! Not to mention, we The public, especially area fami- able for sale to the public in Septem- Tom Fontaine at the tombstone of Henry C. Spring in the Village Cemetery of Grafton. Our technicians have have the best customer lies with children, are invited to at- ber. Elementary school teachers can Photo Provided successfully completed experience around! Stop training at multiple auto- in Monday - Friday 8 –5 motive technical training Service Technician Kevin Wiley, Owner Joel Stoddard, Store Manager or call us for an appoint- schools, and have years & Service Writer Michael Michaud. ment at 603-904-4130. BIKE taken from this amount. with Bazin Brothers for reclaiming and Photo Provided From Page 1A This would leave a balance of paving a portion of Cherry Hill. $25,065 owed to the town general fund Stearns said that the center of Brock- from the library’s cash reserves. ways Mills Road has sunk and it is LEASE tion planning that it would provide at in late 2016, and an action plan for The Windham Regional Plan- Stearns recommended that the necessary to restore the crown that From Page 1A its own expense. The society also has cleanup and community input into ning Commission will hold a public board request this amount from the was present in the road prior to Tropi- a general liability insurance policy on the project developed from Octo- hearing on July 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the library and authorize the chair to sign cal Storm Irene. A motion was passed the property and will organize a com- ber 2017 to September 2020. town hall lower theater to receive the letter. unanimously that the Rockingham “The building is the jewel of the munity cleanup of the brush around If EPA funds are not available, comments on the new town plan. A motion passed unanimously that Selectboard authorize the municipal community since 1831,” Adams Grist the exterior. development cleanup funding al- Ralph Meima from the Green the Rockingham Selectboard apply manager to sign a contract with EME Mill Curator Chris Glenn said. “This Sustainable Valley Group Director ternatives will be sought, represen- Lantern Group gave a presentation $86,890 to the library cash deficit, and Management Inc./Springfield Paving, building isn’t going anywhere; if we Gary Fox said that a display was put tatives said. on a that the Rockingham Free Public Li- for the shimming of Brockways Mills don’t have a vision, we should tear up expressing a few of designer Dan Selectboard member Peter Ski Bowl Road solar array that brary Trustees agree to reimburse the Road. them all down.” Scott’s renditions of what the build- Golec said that the Wyman-Flint will be placed on private property in town the balance of the deficit from Stearns said that a section of Parker Voters opted against demolishing ing may look like upon completion. Building owned by the Historical Rockingham. the library renovation, in the amount Hill Road was damaged this last winter the TLR building at the annual town At the February meeting at the Society shows significant deterio- Several issues with the project of $25,065. and has been reconstructed. However, meeting in February. Historical Society, a discussion took ration, with nothing being done were discussed, including the prob- Barnett stated that assistance to low all of Parker Hill Road, the first section A letter from Steward Read, trea- place between the Sustainable Val- on that property. ability of widening the road, logging to moderate income home buyers is of Brockways Mills Road, and sections surer for the Bellows Falls Histori- ley Group in conjunction with the Golec said that there has been and timber removal, water runoff a Selectboard goal and asked that the of Route 121 are in need of chip seal- cal Society, to Barnett stated that the Bellows Falls Historical Society con- no communication with the and power lines. board authorize him to open a dia- ing. society requested that the Town of cerning the future of the building on town from the Historical Society Meima thanked the board and logue with Vermont Housing Finance The Rockingham Selectboard au- Rockingham lease the TLR Mill com- Mill Street. on what is happening with their will return when necessary. Agency, to develop a program to assist thorized the municipal manager to plex for a year to the society with an The town took ownership of the buildings, and their appearance is Stearns discussed the use of the first-time home buyers with a down sign a contract with All States Asphalt option to purchase the property for TLR Mill via a tax sale. Multiple fea- of neglect and deterioration. balance of the settlement funds payment. A motion that the board au- Inc. for chip sealing of Parker Hill $1 during that period, due to the nec- sibility studies have been conducted Glenn said that there is work be- from the Library Reconstruction thorize the selectboard chair to begin a Road, the first section of Brockways essary brownfield remediation and since 1994. ing done, but it is slow and depen- Project. conversation with the Vermont Hous- Mills Road, and spot sections of Route redevelopment costs. A preliminary mill project timeline dent on funding. Stearns said that the balance due ing Finance Agency to develop a plan 121 for $3.50 per square yard. Read said the society has lined up calls for a U.S. Environmental Pro- Glenn said that there are plans in the Library Fund is $111,955, for the Town of Rockingham passed Stearns said that NICOM Coatings assistance for brownfield remedia- tection Agency cleanup application for a capital funding campaign. with attorney costs of $86,890 to be unanimously. had submitted a quote for crack filling Stearns said that the portion of on Route 121. Cherry Hill from School Street to the The Rockingham Selectboard voted top of the hill is requiring constant unanimously to allow the manager to cold patching throughout the winter. sign a contract with NICOM Coatings He said that the concrete swale on the to do the work. east side of the street could be elimi- Villager Deborah Wright chastised home of the nated to widen the road and the road the board, saying that she believed this reconstructed, and recommended was a violation of state statute and the awarding this to Bazin Brothers. board should not be voting on items A motion passed unanimously that that were not on the agenda. the Rockingham Selectboard autho- No action was taken on her com- BIG rize the manager to sign a contract plaint. DEAL

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The downtown 8:00 am - 1:00 pm On Site Registration Jackson Gore Inn sections of Main Street (VT Route LUDLOW, Vt. - Plan to ride to the Okemo Valley for the fourth annual Iron Adventure 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Pre-Registration Check In Jackson Gore Inn 11), Valley Street, Park Street and Run, July 28, 29, and 30, 2016. Vermont welcomes bikers with some of the best 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Vendors on Site Jackson Gore Inn Summer Hill will be closed to all roads in all of the northeastern . Incredible riding includes scenic 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Chinese Auction and Raffles @ Registration Rm traffic during the event between mountain roads, historic Route 100, and rolling Route 30. Perhaps you prefer the 9:00 am - 3:00 pm HD Demo Rides Sam’s Steakhouse 10a.m. and 6p.m. Main Street fifty-three turns of the Appalachian Gap. A scavenger hunt, poker run, destination 9:00 am - 3:00 pm King Arthur Flour Jackson Gore Inn traffic will be detoured along Min- rides, long rides, and short rides to be included to destinations throughout New 9:00 am - 5:00 pm HD Demo Rides Sam’s Steakhouse eral Street, Park Street and Chester England. 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Raptor Ride Road (VT Route 11) during the This year’s Adventure is sure to offer something for everyone! Not only will you 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Chinese Auction Item Pick-up @ Registration Rm Market Madness is August 20! enjoy past favorites, but also have the opportunity to ride to new destinations. event. Valley Street traffic will be Photo Provided 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm R & R Incredible rides to a number of scenic highlights throughout the Berkshires, White 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Closing Ceremonies Outdoor Pavilion, JGI Mountains, and Green Mountains will be added once routes have been confirmed. 5:45 pm - 7:30 pm Bike Parade Jackson Gore Inn Ludlow american Legion Gaps, covered bridges, country roads, and plenty of biker friendly routes are in- 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Quilts of Valor Presentation in Chester, VT cluded in the 2016 Schedule. 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Live Entertainment Roundhouse, JGI iron adVenture H.o.G. raLLY weeKend Jackson Gore Inn will be the host hotel for this event which is open to everyone. 9:30 pm - 10:00 pm Fireworks Jackson Gore Inn Registration, raffles, vendors, biker games, staging for all guided rides, and enter- Friday, July 29th tainment are planned for this location. see full list of events at www.ironadventure.com The Harley Davidson Demo Truck will be on site with sixteen, new motorcycles for Breakfast you to ride. A motorcycle endorsement is required. Schedule to continue to expand American From 7 am - 10 am for $10.00 as soon as events are confirmed in. Legion The end of July is the perfect time to enjoy the beautiful green mountains of Music in the Meadow Pig roast Vermont and the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Look forward to joining rides Post #36 From 5 pm - 7 pm for $15.00 from Harley Davidson Dealerships throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island,and Vermont for the 2016 Iron Adventure Run. 135 Main Street Band: Killing time QUILTS OF VALOR/LOH ROOM are confirmed. Come join us as we create quilts to thank you Ludlow, VT Starting at 7:30 pm be presented to deserving Veterans. Can you help surpass three completed quilt tops - the number created in 2015? CHESTER Vt. - Just a quick note present the Race for the Cure with a to first of all, say thank you for ev- grand total of...$9,413.26! 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Ron Patch is a Chester native, Chester Historical Chester Historical Society society president, Historian at olive LOCAL branch lodge #64 and a celebration lifelong antiques dealer. Erik Johansson is a singer-song- He can be reached at writer-instrument builder with an interest in the interface of folk and HISTORY 802-374-0119 or email classical instruments and songs. He [email protected] accompanies himself variously with BY RON PATCH lever harp, harmonica, recorders, mountain dulcimer, a small melo- deon, and several kinds of guitars This past July 16th & 17th, Ches- residents searched their attics for were: Mr. & Mrs. Orcutt, Gale Peck, including a German Baßlaute, a ter celebrated its 250th birthday. At old Chester artifacts. These artifacts Mrs. James Smith, Paul Whitaker, type of harp guitar. He has rebuilt a the Chester Historical Society is a were exhibited all summer at the Ju- Miss Helen Park and Elmer Butler. number of small antique pipe organs scrapbook kept by Lucy Metzger nior High School. These founders of the historical on his own, and works further afield of the 1966 Chester Bicentennial. There was so much interest in society recognized how important on larger instruments with other lo- Many will remember Lucy. She kept these artifacts that the Bicentennial it was to preserve Chester’s history. cal pipe organ builders. Currently he every newspaper article she could Committee began talks on estab- Today the Chester Historical Soci- is restoring a little free reed “rocking find and put it in her scrapbook. lishing a Chester Historical Society. ety continues this legacy. melodeon” for the Weston Museum, These newspaper clippings show The first hurdle was separating from This August 12th, from 5:00 p.m. made in concord NH in 1847. This how the Bicentennial Committee the select board. The 1966 Bicen- until 9:00 p.m. we are hosting a instrument is an identical twin to was formed, and by who. Addi- tennial Committee was an agent of special Gala Reception in honor of one he refurbished for his own use. tionally they record all the events the town under the direction of the our 50th year. It is also in honor of Erik lives with his wife Alysoun near of 1966. Before the 1966 event was selectmen. This was accomplished Merritt Edson and the final event of the historic Rockingham Meeting over, committee members began to and a meeting was held to form the Chester’s 250th birthday. Below is a house, where she has been a career talk about forming a Chester His- Chester Historical Society. schedule of the August 12th event. grandmother for the last 4 years. torical Society. At that meeting, John Whitaker Mark Verespy, owner of The In the basement of the Academy On August 12th, the Chester His- made a motion to hold the first an- Killarney in Ludlow, will cater the Building we have several interesting torical Society will celebrate its 50th nual meeting on September 9, 1966. event starting at 5:00 p.m. under the farm implements. We have a bean anniversary. The historical society Some of those in attendance were: tent. At 6:00 p.m. Peter Farrar will winnower, corn shellers, butter A winnowing machine. has a Gala Reception planned for Mr. & Mrs. Whitaker, Mr. & Mrs. give a report on his research find- workers and churns, horse drawn Photo Provided Friday, August 12th at the Academy Huyler, Mr. and Mrs. Orcutt, Mr. ings on why the 1761 New Hamp- ice scoring machine, a primitive Building on Main Street in Chester. and Mrs. Perry Bascom, Elmer But- shire charter is not the charter on eight foot section of wooden water them. Come on boys give me a call. from the chaff. A blower blows the The Junior High School in 1966 ler, Lucy Metzger, Tom Chadwick which Chester operates today. Peter pipe and other items. There is also The photo with this article is our lighter chaff away leaving good was the building we now call the and Gale Peck. has done a lot of research to bring one of the first metal ice boxes ever winnowing machine. At the top clean wheat. You are invited to help Academy Building. For the 1966 At the August 1966 meeting, of- us this program. produced in this country. you’ll notice a hopper where the celebrate this event. Chester Bicentennial the ground ficers were appointed and commit- At 7:00 p.m. Erik Johansson will We need a couple strong young wheat was fed into the machine. This week’s old saying. “Of all the floor classrooms were emptied for tees were formed for all the posts treat us to his unique musical tal- men to help us get these items out When you turn the crank a series of monuments man has erected, you’ll artifact displays. Many Chester required. Those temporary officers ent. of the basement and help clean screens sift and separate the wheat never see one to a committee.” “The Unknown Side of Playing Cards,” a glimpse into Walpole’s past

WALPOLE, NH - For centuries, into past centuries. Because of this, cards, he has only been able to glean Lane. of their uses over the centuries. He and the public is invited to attend. playing cards, which were once print- these second-use cards are eagerly 52 of these rare New England cards. Mr. van Diggele will present a will highlight all that he has learned Sponsored by the Walpole Historical ed on just one side, were repurposed collected, analyzed, and studied. In other collections, he has found lecture and slideshow explaining about the popular Miss Lane, one of Society, this Speaker Series event is and used for hundreds of other tasks. Gejus van Diggele is one such col- another 70 from towns like Bellows the history of these unique little nine children born here in Walpole Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, at 7:00p.m., at When a deck became incomplete, lector, scholar, author, and lecturer Falls, Alstead, Rockingham, Chester, time capsules and show examples in the late 1700’s. The event is free, the Town Hall. the remaining cards were utilized in of second-use cards. According to Charlestown, Claremont, Westmore- many secondary ways, both practi- him, thrifty New Englanders ad- land, and several other nearby towns. cal and creative. Paper was rare and opted this form of recycling valu- Eight of these invitations were is- expensive, and these centuries-old able paper by using these orphaned sued in Walpole, and seven of those, “secondary use cards” can today re- playing cards as invitations to social dating from 1812 to1817, were ad- veal interesting historical insights balls. In his collection of over 5,000 dressed to the same girl, Miss Susan Letters to the Editor Early Bird Dear Editor, dinner specials I am supporting Annmarie Chris- way. to better education, keeping students tensen in the upcoming Primary Annmarie has a career in healthcare in state and reducing a mounting tax election to represent the Towns of communications, and is eager to be in- burden. Annmarie has said she would filet HAddock Weathersfield and Cavendish in the volved in Vermont’s efforts to improve work to enact an affordable, clear path $ 00 $ 00 Vermont House of Representatives, the healthcare system, creating educa- to quality health services. mignon brOilEd and urge other residents to do the tional equity, and creating solutions to 14 8 Oz 11 Or FriEd same. She is highly qualified and ea- the opiate drug issues in Vermont. She Lorraine Zigman ger to serve the constituency in every feels the need for a sensible approach Town of Weathersfield, VT 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Moday - Friday Excludes Holidays To the Editor, ournal Find us on Facebook! Primary season is just about over; Be an informed voter and come hopper area voters are invited to meet Dem- out to meet Shap Smith, ask ques- 284 River Street • Springfield, VT • 802-885-2200 ocratic lieutenant governor candi- tions and make an informed deci- Open Monday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM • Sunday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM date, Speaker of the House, Shap sion at the polls on August 9. Gift Certificates Available Smith, who will be the guest of the Springfield Town Democratic Com- Thank you, July 29th - Aug 2nd mittee on Monday, August 1, 7:00 Char Osterlund, p.m. at the HCRS building at 390 Chair, Springfield Town Democrat- “THE LEGEND OF TARZAN” (Rated PG-13) River Street. ic Committee sundAy BreAkfAst Buffet Friday: 7:00pm $ 00 Saturday: 3:00pm, 5:30pm, 8:00pm 8 A.m. to 11:30 A.m. 10 Sunday: 5:00pm, 7:30pm

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I’m voting for Bruce Lisman in the served years as Lieutenant- Governor at financing education, the unrealistic Vermont and its challenges. His sup- That was the conclusion of a report by the Hunger Free Vermont group in August 9 Republican primary contest and in the legislature without provid- rate of spending at the state level, and port for the ideas of others is genuine Burlington, using data from various sources, including the U.S. Department for Governor and hope that other vot- ing meaningful opposition to the one- the current administration’s fondness and I especially appreciate his call to of Agriculture. ers will do the same. I feel this is the party system that has kept Vermont in for novel and untested programs. Why repeal Act 46 and to support school Not a good number. year that an outsider and non-politi- a perpetual slumber. in the world would a state of 625,000 choice for all students and parents. Food insecurity is the lack of access to enough food to fully meet basic needs cian has the best chance of changing We need a new vision for improv- residents spend hundreds of millions Please take a look at his positions as at all times, usually due to lack of financial resources. Vermont for the better. It would be ing Vermont’s finances and broadcast- on computer systems that don’t work? outlined on his website: www.lisman- The problem is growing, triggered by low wages, a decrease in neighborhood exciting to have a Governor who won’t ing our many benefits. We have an Bruce is a thoughtful person who lis- forvermont.com. grocery stores, and a lack of public transportation and affordable housing. reward his political cronies but will amazing opportunity to attract more tens to others’ ideas without being doc- Thanks for reading. The study showed 13 percent of all Vermont households are food insecure, seek the best quality people to serve residents but we have an uphill battle trinaire. When I met him (and sup- Sincerely yours, more than 20,000 children under age 18 live in food insecure households, our state. Bruce’s opponent, Phil Scott, given the lack of leadership at the top. ported his Campaign for Vermont), I Meg Streeter and about 80,000 Vermonters of all ages live in food insecure households. seems like a good person but he has It’s way past time to take a fresh look was impressed with his knowledge of Wilmington, VT Children are affected the most. Hunger in children can be detrimental to their health, well-being, and life- Letter to the editor, long success, Hunger Free Vermont says. Children living in food insecure homes are at greater risk for poor health, I have announced that I am not balanced state budget, ensuring that that Tom supports many interests Commission. Tom has demonstrated nutritional deficiencies and obesity, the group notes, as well as developmental running for re-election as a State Rep- our roads and bridges were receiving similar to mine, including concerns capabilities that others lack, includ- delays, poor academic achievement, depression, and increased aggressive or resentative serving Windsor District sufficient State financial support,- as over health care, education, fiscal re- ing the ability to listen and respond hyperactive behavior. 3-1 (Andover, Baltimore, Chester and sisting those in need and attempting sponsibility in budgeting, protecting to the concerns of the people he rep- So what can we do about this? N. Springfield). Being a Legislator to keep our school budgets in some the interests of those less fortunate resents and the experience to work For the general public, there are federal programs such as 3SquaresVT, for the past six years in the Vermont order while providing a quality edu- than we and maintaining support for cooperatively with all sides to forge a which was formerly the food stamp program. General Assembly has been one of cation for all, from pre-K thru post- our town and state infrastructure. consensus to achieve the best results Then there’s participation in school and fter-schoola meals provided by our the best experiences I have had. Ev- secondary school. Tom Bock will represent this dis- available. public schools. ery time I entered the State House, I am pleased to announce my en- trict well in the State House. I served I hope you will join me in voting for Those programs have been shown to reduce the risk for diabetes and obesity I felt a sense of pride and humility, thusiastic support for Tom Bock, who with Tom on the Chester Select Board Tom Bock for State Representative for in school-age children, and they improve student behavior, social interac- as well as responsibility to all of the is running in the Democratic primary and further appreciated his leader- Windsor District 3-1 in the Demo- tions, and academic performance. constituents in my legislative district to replace me. Tom is one who shares ship during his later terms on the cratic primary on August 9, 2016. The foods provided by the school programs are nutritious and include and to the residents of the State of our values of community participa- Select Board, as a member and chair nutrients the child needs as he or she develops. Vermont. I am proud of my role in tion and support, as he and his wife, of the Chester Planning Commission Sincerely, We need to make sure everyone eligible is signed up for the programs, and putting Vermont back together after Mariette, have lived, worked and and as a member and Chair of the Leigh Dakin Hunger Free Vermont is working on that. Tropical Storm Irene, maintaining a raised a family in our town. I know Southern Windsor Regional Planning State Representative It’s hard to believe that in a state like Vermont, there are still children going hungry, but poverty is everywhere, in every community. Sometimes we don’t see it. Letter to the Editor, We all have to work together to do what we can to fight it. I’ve had the opportunity to serve believe that he will be a strong voice front opiate addiction, simplify the becoming a community that is pros- ~BM~ with Tom Bock on the Regional Plan- in Montpelier and fight for the assis- Vermont health care system, ensure perous, and an attractive place to live ning Commission board for the past tance that is needed to get Springfield fair wages and equal job opportuni- and visit. I encourage you to vote for year and a half, where he is currently on the road to becoming the eco- ties for all Vermonters, and develop Tom Bock for State Representative in the Chair. His has a wealth of expe- nomic powerhouse once more. a realistic strategy for addressing the Democratic primary on August rience in both the public and private In addition to economic issues, school funding and the property tax 9th. sectors. Tom understands how im- Tom is also focused on many other crisis. I know that Tom will be a real portant the economy of Springfield is things that are important to Spring- partner working with Springfield Walter Martone to the overall success of the region. I field. He believes that it’s time to con- and its residents to reach our goal of Springfield

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August 9 is an important day; voters A Vermonter with generations of of her primary goals; she will work and will be an effective voice for us in in Chester, Andover, North Springfield Vermonters in her background, she hard to correct deficiencies in this area. our state government. We know she is and Baltimore will have the opportu- uniquely understands what the people We have worked with Melody on the right person for the job! We urge nity to choose a new representative in in our district need. As a mother and several projects, and we know she is a you to vote for Melody Reed on Au- Montpelier. grandmother, she knows what it takes highly capable person who will bring gust 9. We strongly recommend voting for for families to thrive in these difficult her abundant energy and optimistic a woman who brings a fresh face to economic times. Improvement of our vision to help solve Vermont’s pressing David and Laura Driver the political process, Melody Reed. health care system in Vermont is one issues. Above all, she is a good listener Chester, VT

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I am glad to write this letter to en’s issues, creating a higher mini- ing and properly sited clean, renew- Senators. Please join me in voting for support Richard McCormack’s run mum wage with paid sick leave and able energy. Senator McCormack as one of your for the . Dick has same sex marriage. While support- Dick’s experience is an asset as is choices. represented Windsor County for 23 ing important social issues, he has his energy, effectiveness and enthu- years. He cares about education, pre- also addressed energy conservation siasm for the democratic process. Jeanice Garfield, K to graduation and beyond. He has including weatherization of homes On August 9, those of us in Wind- School Board member made decisions that support wom- and businesses, Act 250, GMO label- sor County will be voting for three Springfield School District

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I’ve known Melody Reed for over tive way of working. She’s conscien- lems we face. area. ten years and she has an unrelent- tious, energetic and deeply passionate Melody was recently endorsed by I can’t think of a better choice than ingly optimistic, “can-do” attitude. about her community and Vermont. the Vermont State Education Associ- Melody Reed -- the workers’ choice -- Never one to say “no” to working on Lately, Melody has traveled door- ation (VSEA), which represents over in the Democratic Primary on August a project for a worthy cause, she is a to-door just about every day, listening 5,000 workers in the state. She was 9. She will work hard for every one robert Miller, Publisher / Advertising Director tireless advocate for women, families to people as they share their concerns also endorsed by the Vermont AFL- of us. [email protected] and issues affecting our community. about property taxes, health care CIO, which represents over 10,000 Melody Reed is supremely well suited costs, the economy and the environ- Vermont workers. She cares about Sincerely, Ad Consultant / Website Ad Manager for this job: she’s a leader, a problem- ment. She is committed to working providing workers with a livable wage David A. Lord Vince west, solver and has a wonderful collabora- out practical solutions to the prob- and creating more good jobs in our Chester, VT [email protected]

Shawntae Stillwell, Graphic Director Letter to the Editor, [email protected] Bruce Lisman’s candidacy in this passionate desire to help. Since then, against the establishment candidate, of caring and of practicality that re- Brandy todt, Graphic Designer year’s Republican primary for gover- I have listened to his thoughts about Phil Scott, and I am grateful to him mind me not only of Davis but also of nor seems, to me, to be a rare chance government and its role and abilities for doing so as I believe he has a Richard Snelling in his terms of office. donna allen, Editor for us as Vermonters to help our- and I believe his insightful, but com- chance to be the best leader this state I feel that Bruce Lisman’s thought- [email protected] selves. mon sense, approach will do us well, has seen for a number of years. ful conservatism is well founded and I introduced myself to Lisman as a people and as a state. I think Lisman fits the model of won’t strain my principles and I will Online Editor after hearing him speak at a candi- Lisman, who is characterized nega- successful homegrown former busi- be voting for him in the Republican Jennifer Jones, date forum last October. I found his tively by some for his success as a nessman, and the mold of Governor primary and I encourage you to do thoughtfulness and engagement to businessman, is also a compassionate, Deane Davis, in that he comes from a the same. don weiss, Advertising Consultant be head and shoulders above the oth- thoughtful, engaged person raised in business background and is fresh into [email protected] ers. Others showed ambition for the modest circumstances in Vermont. politics with a fiscally conservative Robert Bernstein job, while Lisman demonstrated a Lisman is fighting an uphill battle and socially liberal ethos and a sense Bristol, VT

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SPRINGFIELD, VT masses, confession schedules, LUDLOW BAPTIST CHURCH, ON THE of song and Bible study on Sunday FIRST UNIVERSALIST PARISH, 211 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 10 Eucharistic adoration, or religious GREEN, 99 MAIN ST. evenings at 6:30p.m., and prayer NORTH STREET/ROUTE 103 IN ST. LUKES CHURCH, 313 MAIN ST. PLEASANT ST. education classes please contact the Ludlow Baptist Church meets every meeting on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. CHESTER’S STONE VILLAGE Rev. Heidi Edson will lead the Welcomes everyone to mass on rectory at 802-885-3400. Sunday for Sunday School at 9:30 Visit our website at ludlowbaptist.org We are having a summer recess until congregation for both the 8 and 10 Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays a.m. This is followed by a time of or contact our Pastor, Tom Deibler at September 11. Questions may be left a.m. Services. at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. For additional Fellowship at 10:30 a.m., Praise and 802-228-2631 for further information.” of the voicemail at 802-875-3257. The Worship songs at 10:45 a.m. and Daniel J. Limoges, 1949 - 2016 Thelma Alex, 1920 - 2016 ALSTEAD, NH - Daniel J. Li- years. He was a very active wood- great-grandchild. His parents and SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Thelma Alex, enjoyed knitting, traveling, partici- and sister, Mildred. moges, 67, of Walpole Valley worker who could do anything he his brother, George, predecease him. 95, passed away peacefully on Thurs- pating with many Senior Center ac- A Mass of Christian Burial will Road died Saturday, July 23, 2016. set his mind to. There will be a graveside service day evening July 21, 2016 in Brattle- tivities, and singing with the Senior be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. on Daniel was born in Claremont, He is survived by his wife, Patricia 1:30 p.m. Monday, August 1st in boro, Vt. She was born on August 23, Songsters for many years. Friday July 29, 2016 at St. Mary’s NH on March 17, 1949 the son Borter Limoges; his sons, Eric Li- the New Hampshire State Veterans 1920 in Springfield, Vt. the daughter She is survived by her four daugh- Catholic Church in Springfield, of Sylva and Irene (Lefreniere) moges of Charlestown, and Stephen Cemetery, 110 DW Highway Route of Edlor and Anna (Brady) Jarvis. ters: Julie Strasser and her husband, Vt. Reverend Peter Williams pas- Limoges. He attended schools in Limoges of Claremont; his sisters, 3 in Boscawen, NH 03303. She attended Springfield Schools Tom, of Burbank, CA.; Marjorie tor will officiate. Claremont and spent two years at Martha Gaspardino of Springfield, In lieu of flowers memorial do- and graduated from Springfield Ellis and her husband, Walter, of Burial will follow in the St. Nathanial Hawthorne College. He VT; Gloria Townsend of Springfield, nations may be made to Disabled High School, a member of the class Weathersfield, Vt.; Mary Alex of Hill- Mary’s Cemetery in Springfield, worked for Joy Manufacturing in VT; and Jan Newman of Concord, American Veterans, 215 North Main of 1939. sboro, N.H.; and Linda Copans of Vt. Claremont, as well as Markem in NH; seven grandchildren and one Street, White River Jct., VT 05001 Thelma married Frank J. Alex on Boston, MA; as well as her 13 grand- In lieu of flowers please donate Keene; he also ran his own busi- October 5, 1943. He predeceased her children, 5 great-grandchildren, and to your favorite charity in Thel- ness, Marble Works, in Clare- in 1980. nieces, nephews and cousins. ma’s name. mont. Daniel was a former mem- Gregory Quinn Nichols, 1986 - 2016 She was a lifelong member of St. She was predeceased by her par- Arrangements are under the ber of the American Legion in BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Greg- Jennifer Dow. He is survived by his Mary’s Catholic Church and the ents, Edlor and Anna; husband, direction of the Davis Memorial Chester, VT and served as Chief ory Quinn Nichols, 29, of West wife, a son, Dante Quinn Nichols, Catholic Daughters of America. She Frank; brothers, Alfred and Richard; Chapel in Springfield. of Police in Acworth, NH for two Street, died Sunday, July 3, 2016 a stepson Jesse Vintrova; a daugh- as the result of a motorcycle acci- ter Samara Nichols; sisters Jennifer dent. He was born Nov. 12, 1986 Murphy and Amber Lynn Nichols; Letters to the Editor in Brattleboro, VT the son of his parents and grandmothers, Bar- Gary and Carol (Brough) Nich- bara Nichols and Dolores Brough as ols. Greg attended school in Bel- well as nieces and nephews. Editor, lows Falls, VT. He was loved by Calling hours were held Friday, all. Gregory was an avid martial July 8, 2016 at the Fenton and Hen- Windsor county voters have made Senator Campbell is retiring after In her world, school choice is only for public school system to include day- arts participant, Ohio League of nessey Funeral Home, Bellows Falls, it clear that reigning in taxes, energiz- voting for legislation that creates and the rich. care ($50 million). And who knows Riders M.C. and the Order of the VT from 11:00 to 1:00 and a service ing our economy, creating jobs, and re- funds a job for himself in the Wind- In 2015, Senator McCormack voted what else… Drum. followed at 1:00 pm with the Rev. specting local control are the priorities sor County court system. Running NO on giving “substantial deference” Can you afford this? Are you ready On Feb. 14, 2013 He married Harold Noyes. There was no burial. we want our legislators focused on. for Campbell’s senate seat are Conor to local municipal conservation plan- to give away your voice when it comes But, throughout their long careers Kennedy (D), Campbell’s personal leg- ning when siting renewable energy to local schools and renewable energy in the State House, the three incum- islative assistant, and Alison Clarkson facilities. He voted to silence local op- siting decisions? Windsor County bent Windsor County state senators (D), a high taxing and spending mem- position and prioritize commercial en- Democrats are clearly not listening to have all consistently voted to raise ber of the House from Woodstock. ergy development over conservation local people. taxes dramatically. Since just the last Mr. Kennedy is an unknown, but has of fields where wildlife and cows graze. However, there are three Windsor election, Dick McCormack (D) Al- the glowing endorsement of his boss, All of these candidates have not only County Republican candidates run- ice Nitka (D) and John Campbell (D) Senator Campbell. This speaks vol- been silent about the financial mis- ning for the Vermont Senate. They are helped to pass $95.3 million in new umes about how Kennedy is likely to management of the Shumlin adminis- Mark Donka, Randy Gray, and Jack taxes on Vermonters, taking more vote. Alison Clarkson voted for every tration, they have enthusiastically sup- Williams. They will bring fiscal and money out of our pockets. Last year, major tax and spending bill that came ported Shumlin’s gubernatorial races. ethical sanity back to Vermont’s gov- all three voted for a 91.8 million dollar before the house over the 2015-16 ses- If we elect these Democrats again, ernment. They will defend Vermont’s increase in the state budget – a budget sion, a pattern that defines her politi- the pattern will continue. They will long tradition of school choice, and that leaves at least a $30 million dollar cal career. She is also one of the most do things like pass a Carbon Tax on they will seek practical solutions that hole in the FY2018 budget. In 2015, outspoken opponents of school choice gasoline, diesel, home heating oil, etc. do not raise our taxes. In short, they both Alice Nitka and John Campbell in the Vermont legislature, despite ($500 million), put all 18-26 year olds will listen to you, and represent you in voted to increase our property taxes by sending her own kids to Groton, the on Medicaid ($400 million), subsidize Montpelier. That’s what I call a change $14 million. elite Massachusetts boarding school. “free” college ($42 million), expand the for the better.

Lisman campaign,

The campaign of gubernatorial stance with bold, insightful plans to backbone, armed with both grit and Bruce Lisman in response to candidate Bruce Lisman today an- address our stagnant economy, in- wit. I know his administration would Tate’s endorsement said, “I am very nounced that Representative Job competent government, and other possess an unrivaled work ethic and honored to have the support of Job Tate (R, Rutland-Windsor-1) has en- complex challenges. a thirst for results --- and that pros- Tate. He is an outstanding man, who dorsed Bruce Lisman for Governor. “In my conversations with Bruce, pect fills me with hope. The Lisman serves Vermont and his country in Representative Tate stated, “Let’s be I’ve been profoundly impressed by campaign has captured my imagina- the U.S. Navy, vigorously advocates candid. Vermont is in great decline. his clear-eyed and comprehensive tion and rallied my optimism. Bruce for his constituents and is fully com- Montpelier ignores the laws of math- knowledge of the issues facing our has my respect, affection and admi- mitted to making Vermont a better ematics, raising tax after tax to cover beloved state. His heart for quiet ser- ration. Bruce Lisman has my vote.” place to live and work.” its spending addiction. Special inter- vice -- whether as chairman of the ests are driving the ship of state on UVM Board of Trustees, chairman a course set straight for destruction. of the board of American Forests, ELECT “We face many challenges. Un- or in his volunteer work with at-risk funded mandates. Drug abuse. De- youth through the Boys and Girls clining industry. Creeping poverty. Club -- sets an example for us all. MELODY REED The flight of our youth. As we rise Bruce is also the only gubernatorial to face these problems, we find our- candidate who has worn our nation’s selves hobbled -- by an ineffective, uniform. Call me biased, but that unimaginative government, weigh- carries a lot of weight with me. ing down the exhausted, overbur- “Whether in the business field or dened taxpayers. simply working to help Vermonters, “Most in the race to be our next Bruce has shown, time and again, governor have either tacitly em- that he improves all that he touches. braced this trend or vowed to ac- He brings out the best from those tively expand it. Not Bruce Lisman. within his orbit, and he raises the bar Bruce has filled a vacuum of sub- wherever he goes. Bruce is a man of

Dear Editor,

Thomas Joseph’s July 15th letter in because Scott failed keep proper re- I w ill w ork hard for you, and for our children’s future the Times Argus viciously attacking cord of any of the meetings. Bruce Lisman has no basis in reality Phil Scott’s promise of putting * Quality Education and is a classic case of wild innuendo faith and trust back into the gov- * Access to Affordable Health Care and smear. ernment sounds like empty words * Well-Paying Jobs The reality is that Bruce is a hard- and more of a desire to fill his own * Improving Our Local Economy working, self-made and honest busi- pockets with more state money. The nessman whose career spanned 40 only candidate than can actually re- 875-5414 years. He started as a dishwasher and store our trust in the government is [email protected] a taxi driver and worked his way into the outsider that is championing an www.melody4house.com the global equites division at a Wall ethics board for our state: Bruce Lis- Street firm, an area which had noth- man. ing to do with the toxic mortgage “Talk with me. I’m listening.” securities that caused such great eco- Sincerely, nomic harm. Claudia Shapiro Paid for by the Committee to Elect Melody Reed, 738 Whitten Rd., Chester, VT 05143 Bruce has also generously provided Williston, Vermont scholarships to help 400 Vermonters attend college. He is a passionate en- vironmentalist, serving as Chair of ANSWERS TO TAKE A BREAK! American Forests, a renowned or- ganization for planting trees. Bruce also strongly supports the arts. Given his business and civic back- ground, Bruce is the best person to serve as the next Governor of Ver- mont. Joseph’s endorsement of Phil Scott, after his illogical insults to- ward Bruce, is ironic because Scott sat as the chairman of the Senate’s Institutions Committee, which over- saw state contracts while his con- struction company reaped in $3.7 million from state contracts. This doesn’t seem ethical, but even if one wanted to check the proceedings of the committee meetings, they can’t 8A | July 27, 2016 the vermont Journal/the shopper Dave Keller is back in Chester for Summer Concert Series CHESTER, Vt. - On port these great Thursday, August 4th businesses which from 6:30-8:00 PM our make these con- generous patron, News- certs possible! bank, brings Dave Keller Mark the last and his band back to concert of the Chester to play his intense summer season and soulful, gritty, sweet on your calen- music on a soft summer dar: their first evening. Dave Keller is time in Chester: one of the finest blues and Cold Chocolate, a soul men of his genera- unique sound that tion. 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BY BILL MURPHY The Cardinals final mark this sum- The two Walpoles will meet at before being beaten soundly in game The Vermont Journal & The Shopper mer was 12-2, with both Putney and the Hubbard Complex Saturday at 1 2. They completed their season with the Keene Summit tied for second at p.m. in a one game showdown to see a 5-22 record. Davis Guyer pitched REGION - The Walpole teams 10-4. Putney, for seeding purposes, who will advance to the semi-final to well for the Pirates in the opener are our local representatives in the is given second place because they meet top seed Claremont. The Wal- and James Lugo had two hits, while Connecticut River Valley Baseball swept the season series between the pole Maples, currently the defending Zach Hale contributed two hits in BY BILL MURPHY League. Once upon a time, the Sax- two teams. Both Walpole teams fin- league champions, and the Wild Blue the nightcap. tons River Pirates and the Walpole ished only one game in arrears at played strong league games to finish Pirate’s manager Dave Moore said: Having a mentor is a good thing; there appears to be no question Wild Blue were our local nines in 9-5 and they split their season series, the 2016 season against teams above “We probably will not join the Green that Bob Lockerby was Bill Lockerby’s mentor. the league, BUT, Saxtons River (stay HOWEVER, because of the circuit’s them in the standings. The Maples Mountain League again and we will Bill earned his own baseball legacy, both at Bellows Falls Union tuned) then departed for the Green play-off structure, the two do not lost a walk-off game to Keene 1-0, de- wait and see what options may be Mountain Baseball League and the need to break their tie for fourth as spite a strong pitching effort by Steve available next spring.” Moore went High School and at American International College, BUT, when Walpole Maples were born, leaving the format has them meeting in the Corey and Hank Bailey. The Wild on to say that the “Pirates definitely your playing days come to an end, it’s time to sit back and observe our regional entries still at two. first round four-five contest. Addi- Blue fell 4-0 to top seed Claremont, would like to play competitive base- the coaching aspect of the game. You may know IF you have been tionally, because they have the same in a game where the Blue threatened ball at the highest level possible.” The Obviously good baseball people, which includes Bill Lockerby, following the CRVBL all season, the home field, it does not matter. numerous times, BUT, left 12 men Connecticut River Ironmen, another league is particularly strong in 2016. Rounding out the rest of the stand- on base in the shutout loss. member of the GML, have similar learn plenty while they play the game, BUT, when you have the Three different teams have won the ings, Newport, Sunapee and Brattle- The aforementioned Saxtons River concerns as the Pirates, such as ex- opportunity to watch someone run a team for a number of years league title in the past three years. boro all completed their seasons at team completed their campaign in tensive travel. The two may be look- and they show a certain kind of consistency, you learn so much Although the Claremont Cardinals 2-12, BUT, both Newport and Suna- the Green Mountain Baseball League ing to start a new league OR just find more. Bill was on Bob’s coaching staff for a number of years, and won the regular season title by two pee did not meet all league require- with a doubleheader loss to the Barre a better place to play. Moore told us games and are the post-season fa- ments, thus, Brattleboro takes the Braves 2-0 and 14-5. that it was important to him, to once although you still throw your own spin on things when you are vorite, a number of teams still have sixth spot and meets the Keene Sum- Several times this year, the Pirates again, “Have the community enjoy the headman, you also know, if it ain’t broke, don’t try to fix it and their eyes focused on the prize. Play mit team this weekend at a date and dropped doubleheaders in the same our team and small town baseball.” keep many things intact when you run the show. starts this weekend to decide the time to be determined. The top five fashion, competing strong in game 1, STAY TUNED! true league champion. The past three teams combine for a 50-20 record, Lockerby’s Pierce Lawton Post 37 baseball team had a strong champs beginning with last year are: which shows one-and-all that there season this summer. Lockerby told The Shopper/Vermont Jour- the Maples, Putney, and the Cardi- could be some pretty competitive nal early Monday evening “I am more than pleased with what our nals. baseball over the next two weekends. team did this year. I thought we could play with anybody, and for the most part, we did. I told you before the tournament began, we showed we could play the game by being 9-3 against anybody not Jim Tully youth football named Brattleboro and Hartford. I think Hartford is the best, but on any given day, I think this team could beat them, too.” camp Bill Lockerby basically said there is a Post 37 secret. “Bob’s phi- losophy was that every year our goal was to get into the tourna- WESTMINSTER, Vt. - On August (cleats are optional). Cheerleaders ment. Once you qualify for the tourney, you know anything can 8 - 12 the Ct. Valley Pee Wee Foot- must wear shorts/sweatpants, T- ball League will be hosting a 4 Day shirts, and sneakers. happen,” the first-year head coach told The Shopper/Vermont Jim Tully Football & Cheerleader Instruction at the camp will be by Journal. Such was the case this year. Camp from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at coaches that have coached at differ- “We played very well in our first game,” (a 6-4 victory over the the Hadley Field Complex (BFUHS ent levels of football and cheerlead- North’s number one seed the OEC Kings), Lockerby pointed out. in Westminster, Vt.) for ages 8 yrs old ing from High School to College. to14 yrs. old, or grades 3 - 8. Children Thursday, August 11 there will “Zac Streeter pitched very well, he threw strikes and kept them from anywhere may attend this camp be signups for CVPWFL season at off balance. He threw something like 102 pitches and lasted 8 1/3 and are encouraged to do so as the BFUHS 5:30 p.m. No camp that day. innings and then Josh Woods, finished up. That showed we were upcoming Football Season is close. All campers will receive a camp T- a good team and we played well,” the coach continued. “It was an There will be great instruction and shirt. Friday night there will be pizza fun for all at the 6th annual Jim Tully by Athens Pizza. exciting game,” Lockerby added, “and ended with a diving catch Football & Cheerleader Camp. All 4 Camp registration will be Monday, Post 37 Legion Baseball in right field.” nights there will be a guest speaker August 8 starting at 4:30 p.m., or pre- In the end, pitching depth was likely the biggest reason the to talk about Pee Wee, High School, register at www.cvpwfl.com Matt Gendron of Bellows Falls Pierce Lawton Post 37 Legion had a good State College, and NFL Football experi- Any Questions or Concerns you Pierce Lawton team fell short in the tourney. “We actually hit the Tournament for the locals. Gendron, shown here diving back to first base safely, ences. may contact Casey Cota at 802-463- both pitched and hit well for the Falls in the event. The team will have their season ball the best we hit all season,” Lockeby said, pointing out that Football players attending must 9850, Ed Vancor at 802-376-5902, or ending banquet Thurday night at the local legion club. Matt Gendron, Ethan Illingworth and Jacob Streeter led the hit- wear shorts, T-shirts, and sneakers Tara Darrell at 803-376-6320. Photo by doug MAcPhee ting parade. BF took the lead in their second and third games of the tournament early, BUT, in both contests, the number of pitches the team had to throw, tired out the 37’ers arms in the end. Woods, who saved game 1, started game 2 and “pounded the zone with strikes,” Lockerby noted. HOWEVER, what appeared to be a small strike zone, built up the crafty lefty’s pitch count and con- tributed to wearing him down in the end. Despite the fact, Brady Illingworth, Matt Gendron, Colby Howe, Liam Hackett and Garet Andrus tried their time on the mound, their pitches were not ef- fective long enough to keep things in check. Post 37 led Rutland and their ace Andy Kenosh jumped ahead of Rutland early 3-0, BUT, by the time the Rutlanders rebounded and nine innings were complete, BF was on the short end of a 9-3 loss. One day later, Post 37 took another 3-0 lead, BUT, in time, Essex led 8-3, BF bounced back to 8-6 and had their chances, BUT, the arms down the line would not hold up and even though BF ended the night with the six runs, BF pitching just ran out and the final was 15-6. “Ya, I guess you could say that’s fair,” Lockerby responded, when Pierce Lawton Baseball I asked IF when all was said and done BF tired out by throw- Josh Woods finished what Zac Streeter started in the opening game triumph for ing too many pitches each day. Post 37 was outscored 28-15 in BF Legion Baseball Bellows Falls Pierce Lawton Post 37 baseball in the first round of the Vermont State the three games, BUT, since they hit the ball pretty well and they Tournament last Saturday at Castleton University. The Green Mountain Union High led in every game, they stood up well. Well enough to have their The Bellows Falls Legion team opened this years’ Vermont State Tournament in lefty completed the opening win over the OEC Kings on the mound. Woods started Castleton by upsetting the north’s top seed OEC Kings from the St. Johnsbury area. Game 2 versus Rutland in which BF took an early lead over Rutland before bowing, coach say, “I am more than pleased with what our team did this Recently graduated BF Terrier Zac Streeter pitched a superb 8 1/3 innings to set BUT, by the time Rutland’s bats warmed up, Woods arm had run out of effective year. I thought we could play with anybody, and for the most part, up the win. pitches. we did.” Photo by doug MAcPhee Photo by doug MAcPhee Place a CLASSIFIED ADToday! List your Classified Ads with us for 4 Weeks and get the 5th Week FREE! All Classifieds are uploaded to our Website at No Additional Charge! 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LUDLOW, Vt. – Okemo chicken wing championship. Okemo Executive Chef Scot p.m. on Saturday, August 6; 11 guests to sample five chicken cording to the size and style, ture golf, bounce houses, a Mountain Resort will host its Returning this year to its Emerson’s four-course beer a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Au- wings prepared by local res- ranging from six ounces to 25 mining sluice and much more. annual Hops in the Hills Beer new location in the courtyard pairing dinners are a culinary gust 7. The musical lineup for taurants, and cast one vote for ounces, of tasting glass pur- Each of Okemo’s Adventure & Wine Festival presented by at the Jackson Gore Inn, Hops adventure that matches fresh, the weekend includes Get Up their favorite wing. This year’s chased. Zone features is priced indi- William Raveis Real Estate in the Hills Beer & Wine Fes- locally produced foods with Jack on Friday evening, Bella’s Chicken Wing Champion will Okemo’s Adventure Zone vidually or visitors can pur- Vermont Properties August tival becomes a true family fine craft beer. Dinner reserva- Bartok and The Alchemystics be announced at the end of the and Evolution Bike Park will chase an Adventure Zone Day 5-7. Jackson Gore will be the event with its close proximity tions are required and avail- on Saturday, and Erin Harpe & day. be operating throughout the Pass wristband. Lift-served setting for enjoying the great to Okemo’s Adventure Zone able by calling (802) 228-1600. The Delta Swingers on Sunday. Admission to Hops in the weekend. Visitors can rip, zip mountain biking at The Evo- outdoors while sampling a va- and all the amenities of the Hops in the Hills attendees In addition to beer and wine Hills Beer & Wine Festival is and flip their way from one lution Bike Park operates at riety of beer and wine from re- Inn. Also making an encore will be able to sample beer sampling on Saturday, Hops in free and open to all ages. Soft gravity-gripping adventure Okemo’s Clock Tower base gional and national producers. this year, a beer pairing dinner from a selection of more than the Hills attendees may take drinks and barbecue items will to the next. Among Okemo’s area daily. Live concerts will accompany at Coleman Brook Tavern on 80 beers and ciders, plus a part in determining this year’s be available for purchase. Beer Adventure Zone features are To learn more about Hops the tasting all three days and Saturday, August 6, will feature number of fine wines. Festival winner of the Okemo Valley and wine tasters must be 21 or a mountain coaster, a tree- in the Hills Beer & Wine Festi- an on-site marketplace will Shmaltz Brewing Company, a hours are from 5 to 9 p.m. on Chicken Wing Championship. older and present a valid ID. top challenge course, bungee val, call (802) 228-1600 or visit feature food trucks, craft ven- craft brewing company locat- Friday, August 5; noon to 8 Each pack of tickets allows Pricing for tasting varies ac- trampoline jumping, minia- okemo.com. dors and Saturday’s popular ed in Clifton Park, New York.

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There is no cost backgroundDATE(S) talk TOin RUN:the gazebo 7/27/16 after easier farming, city jobs, to attend, though donations are on the WestonSIZE OF Green, AD: 2x4 then fol- mass production and better appreciated. Join us on August lows a path, just over one mile transportation had decimated 6 as we roust the old ghosts out in length, where 25 historic both the population and the of their slumber to tell their Larry Walker, a Weston historian, with his twin sister Gladys, circa 1910. sites are clustered, ending at economy. Popular anecdotes stories. Which is which? Look at the expressions. 4,500±SF home on prime 11± acre lot in Green Peak Orchard. 5BR, Photo Provided large 18x13 living room w/fireplace, library, kitchen w/large pantry, family room, attached 2-car garage. Fabulous family home for Share your A+ E News! vacations or full time residence. Mountain views! Sale is subject to Deadline Friday noon for Wed. publication. confirmation by the trustee. Taxes and assessments to be prorated. 802-228-3600 The War of 1812 returns to Weston [email protected] Thomas Hirchak Co. • THCAuction.com • 800-634-7653 WESTON Vt. - Last summer, Lake Champlain (also known as Vermont Humanities Council’s Hull, and William Hull. Many Colonel David Fitz-Enz (Ret.) the Battle of Plattsburgh). Speakers Bureau, will return to of these commanders may gave an outstanding presenta- On August 7, at 1:30 pm, Col. Weston to give a further talk on be unfamiliar, but they were tion in Weston on the Battle of Fitz-Enz, a representative of the the War of 1812 entitled Hacks, all vital to winning or losing Sycophants, Adventurers and America’s “Second War of In- Heroes: Madison’s Command- dependence”. As the title of the ers in the War of 1812. talk suggests, their talents and In this presentation, Col. Fitz- motivations ran the gamut. But Enz tells the personal stories of they did prevail. twenty-five Army and Naval The venue is Weston’s Old commanding officers during Parish Church, which is hand- the War of 1812 from their birth icapped-accessible. It is located through the conflict. These life on the West side of Route 100 stories criss-cross with events (Main Street) at the southern on land, sea, and lake. He will edge of the village. There is no focus on those that served in charge to attend. the North Country, including The lecture is a presenta- Alexander Macomb, Thomas tion of the Vermont Humani- Macdonough, Samuel Strong, ties Council and is hosted by James Wilkinson, Oliver Haz- the Weston Historical Society. ard Perry, William Henry Har- For more information, call Bob Battle of Lake Erie, War of 1812. rison, Winfield Scott, Isaac Brandt at 802-824-5486. Lake Pauline Waterfront New Listing! Photo Provided 165 feet of lake front with dock! 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The Starline Rhythm Boys Days newspaper’s 2015 “Daysie” Chester Market, Chester Hardware, 28 from 6:30-8:00p.m., the Starline are a unique original band with out- award as “Best Americana Artist/ The Free Range Restaurant, and Me- Rhythm Boys return to Chester for standing, real-deal sound, style, en- Group.” As of November, 2015, they ditrina; and Friends, which include the Chester Summer Music Series’ ergy, stage presence and appearance. were nominated in the “Best Honky Tory & Doug Somerville, MacLao- third concert thanks to the contin- They have appeared at almost ev- Tonk Group” category for the 2016 mainn’s Scottish Pub, and Misty ued generosity of Dakin and Benelli, ery type of venue, as well as on radio Ameripolitan Music Awards, Austin, Valley Books. Many thanks to the P.C. and TV. They are both a listening and TX and Awards Show in Austin on Rotary Club of Chester for sponsor- The Starline Rhythm Boys, now highly danceable group and appeal February 16, 2016. One of the State’s ing the music series, SSmith Graph- celebrating 18 years together, was to a very wide age range. The Star- most popular and hardest working ics, The Message, Bill Cole, and the formed by three professional musi- line Rhythm Boys are artists signed group at over 150 gigs a year just in Chester Historical Society for their cians- Danny Coane (with The Thro- to Cow Island Music, a small, inde- the State. As The Boys say, “Accept support. bulators), Al Lemery (with Badge), pendent “Americana” label, as well No Imitations!” Mark the following week’s con- and Billy Bratcher (after a big-time as Coles Meadow Music Publishing, Local underwriters for Chester’s cert on your calendar: Dave Keller, one year stint in 1997 with Wayne based in Northampton, MA. They own Concert Series include gener- another Chester favorite, Thursday, “The Train” Hancock). 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In case of many superb originals, mainly The Starline Rhythm Boys have been Office,The Fullerton Inn, and The of rain, the Starline Rhythm Boys written by Bratcher, as well as great labeled “Vermont’s House Band” by Vermont Country Store; Subscrib- concert will be held at The American covers of both classic and obscure Vermont Magazine and won Seven ers are Motel in the Meadow, Lisai’s Legion, Route 103. Chris Kleeman plays at Proctorsville concert on the Green CAVENDISH, Vt. - On Wednes- ing songs from across a broad dish and the Cavendish Commu- This concert is sponsored by day, August 3 at 6:00p.m., the Ver- spectrum to spice up an already nity and Conservation Association the Good Earth Landscape Co. mont based master blues singer simmering, soulful pot of music. produce for all to enjoy. Relax in and by the Golden Stage Inn; and legendary song stylist, Chris He provides a unique opportunity the grass on your blanket or favor- both of Proctorsville. 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After 10 weeks ners were Chris Garvey on the 4th 16.5 holes won/6 pts. mont’s first heathland-style golf in the top spot, Diamond Realty hole, and Bob Cook on the 8th hole. 9th Stryhas Builders score 16 holes course and was designed according Jones, L. / Maney, L. 20 8.5 acquiesced to Green Mountain Weekly Results: won/5 pts. to the traditions of the game. The golf Palmisano, S. / Nooney, G. 19 4.5 Appraisals, the team that grabbed 1st Green Mountain Appraisals 10th Honey Dew Man score 16 holes club features a full-service clubhouse, Gauthier, V. / Rainville, N. 18.5 1 top honors for the night and for score 20 holes won/15 pts. won/4 pts. indoor practice facility, 18-acre state- Mooney, H. / Hampton, D. 16 -12.5 the third consecutive week. Clem- 2nd Bensons Chevrolet score 19.5 Season Standings: of-the-art outdoor training center, Shea, R. / Nugent, T. 15 8 ente Delarosa, Doug Lemire, Larry holes won/13 pts. 1st Green Mountain Appraisals 106 fully stocked pro shop and fleet of Edwards, T. / Grandfield, C. 15 -10.5 Plumb and Rich Russo combined 3rd Built Rite MFG. score 19 holes pts. electric carts. The layout is a par 70 Fetherolf, J. / Nilsson, V. 14.5 -5 to win 20 holes. Second went to the won/11 pts. 2nd Diamond Realty 105 pts. that measures 6,400 yards in length Malekof, M. / Croccolo, P. 14.5 -10.5 ever-steady Bensons Chevrolet as 4th UBS Rutland score 19 holes 3rd Bensons Chevrolet 93 pts. and features bent grass greens, tees Reed, D. / Prinz, E. 14 10 Chris Garvey, Terry Thayne, Ken won/10 pts. 4th Knight Tubs 89 pts. and fairways with multiple tee areas Donnelly, J. / Apigian, M. 14 1 Guy and Trevor Benson combined 5th Knight Tubs score 18.5 holes 5th Stryhas Builders 88 pts. on each hole, ensuring playability and Babic, D. / Babic, T. 14 EVEN to win 19.5 holes. Finishing third won/9 pts. 6th Built Rite MFG. 87 pts. challenge for all ability levels. Rolling Javor, P. / Kasper, J. 13.5 9 and making a late run up the lead- 6th Diamond Realty score 17.5 holes 7th Engel & Voelkers Realty 87 pts. hills, moderate elevation changes and Butcher, S. / Johannesen, G. 13.5 4.5 erboard was Built Rite MFG. Ed won/8 pts. 8th M&M Excavating 83 pts. wide fairways with well-placed haz- Parsons, J. / Foley, S. 13.5 2 Richter, John Smith, Scott Howard 7th M&M Excavating score 17 holes 9th Honey Dew Man 72 pts. ards enhance the heathland layout. Sullivan, S. / Hyde, B. 13.5 -5.5 Andersen, H. / Bridgewater, M. 13 -5 Blais, J. / Eid, M. 12.5 7 Schonder, R. / Dunn, K. 12.5 EVEN OVGC ladies’ league and member-guest results Rollins, D. / Andersen, L. 12.5 -9 LUDLOW, Vt. – The Okemo Farrar won the putt off. Sachelli and Deirdre Morris with a 74. mont’s first heathland-style golf Jablonski, R. / Miller, B. 12 -10.5 Valley Golf Club Ladies’ League Season Standings: Finishing second gross was Darlene course and was designed according Austin, C. / Pasley, T. 11.5 4 played a Team Net Blind Hole M & M Excavating 100 Remy, Kristin Schaeffer, Jane Wither- to the traditions of the game. The golf Chamberlain, G. / Hooper, T. 11.5 -6 Eliminator format July 20. M&M Stryhas Builders 87 wax and JoJo Valente with a 76. Win- club features a full-service clubhouse, Grant, J. / Boerma, H. 11 -2.5 Excavating took top honors with RVCCC 83 ning first net was Mary Lou Shaw, Liz indoor practice facility, 18-acre state- Anastos, M. / Kenia, K. 8.5 5 Peg Margiotta, Marylou Shaw, Lois DJ’s Restaurant 77 Barrett, Jacalyn Dienshouse and Barb of-the-art outdoor training center, Jackson, M. / Miller, K. 8.5 -8 McArdle and Madeline Fay scoring Knight Tubs 66 Newton with a 60. Second net went to fully stocked pro shop and fleet of Glaser, S. / Forsthuber, P. 7 -4 109. Second place, with a score of Black River Produce 62 Kathy McMahon, Marilyn MacDon- electric carts. The layout is a par 70 120, went to DJ’s Restaurant com- Ludlow Insurance 60 ald, Linda West and Kathy Grant with that measures 6,400 yards in length prised of Darlene Remy, Michelle Far- Northern Naturals & Gardens 57 a 63. 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Chartered in 1927, to all and completely FREE of Times are subject to change, information. 603-756-4177, or BELLOWS FALLS, VT - River SPRINGFIELD, VT – If you do open to the public. For more the club is active locally and charge. All that is needed is pen due to instructor’s schedule. visit my website at pambernard. Voices Poetry meets every any type of fiber work or craft, information, call 802-463-4270, internationally. New members and paper. Please call to confirm. Paula com Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Flat bring it along and learn and or stop by the Library at 65 are welcome please contact any Dart. Phone: 802-674-5812. Iron Exchange Building on the enjoy the company of other Westminster St. in Bellows Falls. Rotarian for details. Visit our TUESDAYS – Square in Bellows Falls, VT. All fiber enthusiasts including rug web at www.ludlowrotary.com COMMUNITY MONDAYS & FRIDAYS – LONDONDERRY, VT – Come poets welcome. Poet to the left hookers, rug braiders, knitters, or contact club President, Bret WALPOLE, VT – If You Don’t and join in the crazy fun… of the poet reads poem first, crocheters, needlepointers, CLUBS/ Harlow at bret@blackrivermech. MEALS then the poet will read their embroiderers, spinners, com. FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 - poem. Discussion of all aspects weavers, quilters, felters, ORGANIZATIONS NORTH SPRINGFIELD Vt. - A of the poem, poet may take beaders, and other crafters. SUNDAYS – THURSDAYS – free community dinner will be suggestions or ignore them. Whatever you do with fiber, SPRINGFIELD, VT – The CHARLESTOWN, NH – The hosted by the North Springfield Advertise your event Then we move to the next poet. all are welcome! Great Hall of Catamount Composite Charlestown Rotary Club meets Baptist Church Friday, August 5 802-463-22074 (leave message). the Fellows Building, 100 River Squadron of the Civil Air at The Charlestown Town Hall from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. The dinner Street from 10 a.m. to 3p.m. We Patrol at 4 p.m. at Squadron at 6:30 p.m. on Summer Street. includes casseroles, baked with us! THURSDAYS – don’t meet on holidays. Headquarters, 13 Airport RD., For more information email beans, soups, salads, desserts LONDONDERRY, VT – Sketching North Springfield. Volunteer [email protected] and beverages. Everyone is and Journaling Class taught EVERY THIRD THURSDAY THRU auxiliary of the United States welcome to attend. Take-out is RUTLAND, VT – Marble Valley by local artist Paul Myers at the AUGUST Air Force. Membership open at available. The church is located e-mail: [email protected] Duplicate Bridge Club meets South Londonderry Free Library. ROCKINGHAM, VT - On the age 12 and adults of any age at 69 Main St., North Springfield, from 7-10:30 p.m. at The Although no prior training or third Thursday of June, July and assorted skills are welcome VT and is handicapped or submit online: www.vermontjournal.com Godnick Center in Rutland, Vt. experience is required, we and August at 12 noon, the and needed to support the accessible. For more information Snacks provided. Come join for will enjoy learning from each Rockingham Library is hosting missions. For more information, call 802-886-8107. a fun evening. Norma Jakomin, call Commander, Maj. Fellows manager. 802-228-6276. at 802-263-5544 or drop by a SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 - GASSTETTS, VT - Gassetts Grange is having their monthly The First Congregational Church community Breakfast, Sat. Springfield, VT August 6th, at 8 - 9:30 a.m. It is all you can eat-buffet style, bacon, sausage, home fries, seeks a part time organist, music/choir director. The eggs, toast, plain and blueberry Church has an experienced choir, extensive library of an- pancakes. Real syrup, juices, MacLaomainn’s Scottish Pub The Castle Hill Resort in Cavendish is thems and an Austin Organ rebuilt in 1982 w/Antiphonal. hot cocoa, tea, coffee. Pay at the accepting applications for a [email protected] 802-885-5728 door. Eat in or take out. This is at is looking for a Line Cook the Gassetts Grange Hall, about 200 ft. above Jct. 10&103N. We are searching for an experienced line cook. Front Desk Agent Everyone Welcome! Must be able to work weekends. Felxible Hours Required Green Mountain at Fox Run ENTERTAINMENT Applicants should apply in person at the Pointe Hotel Now Seeking Maintenance Personnel Please apply in person only, ask for Allen. or email a resume to [email protected] THURSDAY, JULY 28 - Overnight Maintenance personnel. Week nights and weekend CHESTER VT - The Starline shifts available. $12.50/hour. 10:30 pm to 6:30 am. References Rhythm Boys will be playing required. Please call Janet at 802-228-8885 to schedule an Thursday, July 28 from 6:30-8:00 interview. p.m. on the lawn of the Academy Request for Proposals Request for Proposals for Engineering Services Building. Haying for the Town of Londonderry Ludlow Economic Resiliency Plan: SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 - Dean R. Brown Industrial Park Bellows Falls Village Corporation GASSETTS, VT - Gassetts Grange The Town of Londonderry is putting out a Request for Pro- is having their Monthly Square posal (RFP) for the following service: The Town of Ludlow, Vermont and the Southern Windsor Request for Bid dance and round, Sat. August Haying and baling of the 4-acre Septage field, located on 6th, 7-10 p.m. We ask for a $5.00 County Regional Planning Commission invite firms to The Village of Bellows Falls, Vermont is accepting bids for the property of the Londonderry Transfer Station at 7060 submit proposals for preliminary engineering and design Donation at the door. We have Rte. 100. Haying needs to be completed by August 12th. purchase of twenty (20) Self Contained Breathing Appara- refreshments on sale in the services to evaluate expanding the infrastructure at the tus. All bids must be received in the office of the Bellows kitchen, Hot Dogs, French Fries, existing Dean R. Brown Industrial Park in order to allow Falls Municipal Manager at the above address on or before cookies and snacks. Soda and In your RFP response, please indicate pricing based on 1) if access to a currently undeveloped 20 acre section of the water are for sale, Coffee and you wish to keep the hay removed for mulch; or 2) reloca- 3:00 PM on Monday, August 29, 2016 Eastern Standard park. The Town of Ludlow has received funding through the Time. Tea are free. 50/50 tickets are on tion of baled hay to another location on the Town property. Vermont Community Development Block Grant Disaster sale at the door and raffle ticket For consideration, please submit your bid to the Town of Recovery Program to complete activities aimed at improving Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly is presented as you enter for a Londonderry by 2:30 p.m. on Friday July 29th. Bids will be the prospects of attracting new businesses to Ludlow and marked “Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Bid” and drawing for next month, free reviewed at the August 1st Select Board meeting. admission for you and yours. to help recover from Tropical Storm Irene and improve include the name and address of the proposer. No bid will Green Mtn. Express is our House its economic resiliency. Qualified applicants will have be considered unless received by the Municipal Manager in Band and Frank Kendall is our Bids may be submitted the following ways: documented successful experience on similar projects. his office on or before the time designated. The full “Re- caller. Come join in on the fun. Mail or Hand Delivered: Town of Londonderry quest for Bid” documentation is available on the Municipal Info. Dave- 802-875-2637 or the 100 Old School Street Proposals are due on August 18, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. Please website at www.rockbf.org under Public Notices. Grange Hall- 802-875-1051 South Londonderry, VT 05155 call the Southern Windsor County Regional Planning HHHHHH Email: [email protected] Commission at (802) 674-9201 for Request for Proposal Fax: (802) 824-4259 documentation. Have sometHing to say? WE’RE LOOKING FOR REPORTERS IN THE We are hiring the following seasonal positions: LUDLOW, VT AREA! Dining Room Servers • Host/Hostess The Vermont Journal is currently looking for reporters to join our staff Bussers • Dishwasher and cover events happening in the Ludlow, VT area. Bryant House in Weston The successful candidate will be writing about local events, businesses, Cooks • Counter Attendants people and town meetings. The person must be comfortable using e-mail, Mildred’s Dairy Bar in Weston Microsoft Word, taking photos and working within weekly deadlines.

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Any info. needed call Donna @ BELLOWS FALLS, VT– The SATURDAYS - program is free and open to the Smirkus a welcome home 802-591-4290 or you can call the Bellows Falls Farmers’ Market LONDONDERRY, VT– Market public. For more information, SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 - parade. The parade will begin MONDAY, AUGUST 8 - hall @ 802-875-1051. Hope to will be held every Friday Season is in full swing! The West please call the library at 885- BELLOWS FALLS, VT - The Green at the Montpelier Middle MONTPELIER, VT - Montpelier see you there! from 4-7 p.m in Bellows Falls, River Farmers Market is buzzing 3108. Mountain Chapter ATHS Antique School located at 170 Main Alive has sponsored a “Magic Vermont through September on Saturdays from 9 a.m – 1 p.m Truck Show will be held at the St, Montpelier, VT and end on Matinee” for August 8. When a 16. Fresh produce and vendor at the junction of Routes 100 FRIDAY, JULY 29 – Bellows Falls Union High School the State House lawn. We are matinee is “Magic” it means that FARMER’S goods will be available for and 11 in Londonderry! Come CHARLESTOWN, NH - Band from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will inviting any and all Smirkus, a sponsor has paid down the purchase, accompanied by visit us and pick up some fresh Concert, July 29, 2016, be plenty of food and vendors. Circus and general fun loving ticket of youth and child tickets. MARKETS family-friendly activities in greens from Deep Meadow Charlestown Senior Center, 223 Handicapped accessible. folks and families to join us In this case Montpelier Alive was FRIDAYS – the Hetty Green Park, just Farm, sweet strawberries from Old Springfield Road featuring along the route and join in once able to pay down three dollars, LUDLOW, VT– Come check out off Westminster Street and Clearbrook Farm, bright rdishes the, Firehouse 6 Dixieland Band, SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 - we pass by! Once we land on the making the tickets $15 for Youth our local vendors every Friday behind TD Bank on the corner from Firebelly Farm or heirloom sponsored by Putnam Farm,Inc. MONTPELIER, VT – Circus State House lawn there will be a (7-12) tickets and $12 for Child from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Live music of Church and School streets. tomatoes from Old Athens Come and enjoy the fun.... Smirkus will be returning back “pie a friend in the face” station, (2-6). This way we can give more this week provided by George Directions can be found on Farm. Ephraim Mountain Farm Refreshments will be on sale, to Vermont on August 7 after an opportunity to meet Smirkos kids who wouldn’t be able to Ainley & Friends (pictured above the BFFM website at www. has fresh sausages, beef and including hotdogs,burgers, ice touring for 6 weeks all over (our Troupers) and try a few afford to go to a Smirkus show. from last summer!) Come out bffarmersmarket.com. eggs. Treat yourself or someone cream sandwiches and some MON, AUG 8 – WED, AUG 10 - and bring a friend! Jersey Girls you love to a unique piece of sweets.. Also beverages, hot and WEST TOWNSEND, VT–The MONTPELIER, VT – Circus Dairy: “Try our new whey drink art or jewelry from one of our cold.. So bring a lawn chair and Townshend Farmers Market Smirkus shows August 8-10 flavor Ar’mood Palmer. It’s our artisan vendors or sip a sweet ENJOY yourself.. Rain or shine NEEDED IMMEDIATELY! is located on the lawn of the running at 2 & 7 p.m. all three take on a refreshing half ice lemonade by the river. We are at the concert will go on. historic West Townshend days. The show is full of aerials, tea half lemonade, Yum! It’s the edge of the West River and Country Store. The Townshend MONDAY, AUGUST 1 - OFFICE WORKER acrobatics, wire-walking, the Cooler Whey. We now also under the shade- there’s nothing Farmers Market will run every LONDONDERRY, VT - Chocolate, juggling, rolla-bolla, clowning, offer our delicious buttermilk but sweet fresh air, good Friday through October 14th Cheese & Chili Fest on August 1 live music and an array of dressings. They feature our music, and a wonderful family The Vermont Journal is looking for a part time from 4-7 p.m. Shop for your from 5-8p.m. at The Landgrove brilliant costumes. This year’s buttermilk and quark cheeses. atmosphere! Looking forward to office worker to join our team immediately fresh local groceries for the Inn. Get ready to sample treats tour continues the tradition of Our flavors are: Onion Sweet seeing you at the market! week from our returning from some of the area’s finest Smirkus’ theme-based shows Onion, Better With Bacon and Required Skills: vendors: produce from Wild cheese-makers, chocolatiers, with Up, HUP and Away; a high- Herb -Tastic.” Evening Song Shepherd Farm and Sitting Tree and chefs. In addition to tasty Knowledeable with Mac Operating Systems flying show that soars into the Farm: “LOTS of french filet SPECIAL farm, local meat from West treats, there is a spectacular Experience with Microsoft Office Suite wild blue yonder! With flocks of greens beans this week, first Townshend Botanicals, maple EVENTS Silent Auction loaded with gift jugglers, high-larious clowns, heirloom tomatoes, plenty Have excellent typing, spelling, and proofing skills syrup from Taft Hill farm and certificates and a terrific 3-prize and air-borne aerialists, this of green and yellow zukes, THURSDAY, JULY 28 - biodynamic teas from Meadows raffle. Attendees also enjoy live Knowledge with Quickbooks show takes flight! Strap yourself mini cabbage, cukes, new SPRINGFIELD, VT - Come to Bee Farm. Don’t forget your Kim- music by The Merry Pranksters, in for a wild ride on cloud potatoes, broccoli, bulk basil, Movie Night at Springfield chi and Sauerkraut from FinAllie a cash bar and a 50/50 raffle! nine as we swoop from one micro basil, carrots, beets, Town Library on Thursday, July Apply in person or call (802) 228-3600 to set up an interview Ferments, and wood-fired This premiere summer event aerodynamic feat to the next. salad turnips, the las t week of 28 from 7 – 9 p.m.! Recently Send resume to [email protected] scapes for the season!” Deep sourdough from Bread From released on DVD, this PG-13 is Neighborhood Connections’ SUNDAYS – Meadow Farm: “First peppers... the Earth. Back to the Moose film tells the incredible tale WESTMINSTER, VT– The William broccoli...gold beets...heirloom Robe will return with their native that ultimately inspired author Czar Bradley Law Office and the tomatoes...Japanese eggplant.” American crafts and chaga tea. Herman Melville to write Moby- Westminster Historical Museum SEE YOU AT THE FARMERS 6573 Vermont Route 30 West Dick! Teens and adults welcome. will both open for the summer on Sundays until September 4. The Museum is located on the second floor of the Westminster Kma publications Town Hall on Route 5, The law We are a weekly newspaper looking for a Full Time Editor. office is two doors south of the town hall. The featured exhibit We have recently expanded into the upper valley, now covering from Putney to Waitsfield. This means we are now CLASSIFIEDS at the museum is the churches producing three newspapers every week: The Vermont Journal, The Shopper, and The Upper Valley Chronicle. We are of Westminster that includes deadline: 5 p.m. friday $20 to run in both papers: The Vermont Journal & The shopper & the oil portrait of Rev. Sage, who also working on launching a new and improved website for our readers who would rather visit us online. 15 words (50¢ per word after) was ordained in 1790 and served for 35 years. The law office is a wonderful two room structure appearing much as Mr. Bradley classified category: ______left it in 1858. Free admission, information 802-387-5778. NowNow HiringHiring 1 ______9 ______17 ______25 ______THURSDAYS – 2 ______10 ______18 ______26 ______LUDLOW, VT – Gypsy Reel plays 3 ______11 ______19 ______27 ______regularly at The Kilarney, in full time editor Ludlow. Music always begins 4 ______12 ______20 ______28 ______at 6:30 p.m. and continues to at least 8:30 p.m. or later must have previous editing & reporting experience 5 ______13 ______21 ______29 ______as well as excellent writing and editing skills (depending upon football ______schedule). 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LIBRA (September 23 to Octo- ber 22) Relationships benefit from a strong harmonious aspect. Things go more smoothly at work. Someone you thought you’d never see again asks for a reconciliation. SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem- ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A ber 21) A minor distraction interferes more harmonious aspect favors all with travel plans, but the delay is tem- relationships. Family ties with mates porary. Meanwhile, expect to play and children are strengthened. Libra peacemaker once again for feuding is Cupid’s choice to win the amorous family members. Aries’ heart. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The to December 21) Keep that positive bold Bull is ready to take on fresh momentum going on the home front. challenges. Expect some opposition as Arrange your schedule to spend more you plow new ground — but support- time with your family. You’ll soon ers will outnumber detractors. have news about that job change. 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Brought Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. This EVENTS CONT. don’t even have to sign up. to us by the Kids, Books, and program is free and open to all Exit 7 off i-91, RtE. 106 Meet in the front lobby of the the Arts grants. Funding for the thanks to the generosity of the SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 CONT - Recreational Center. Come meet Kids, Books and the Arts event Friends of the Springfield Town oUR GoAL: #1 SERViCE DEALER circus skills out like; juggling, your neighbors, make some new is provided by the Jack and Library. For more information, hula hoops and pyramids! friends to talk as you walks, and Dorothy Byrne Foundation, call the Springfield Town Library get healthier with every step. CHILIS, Cogswell Benevolent at 802-885-3108. MONDAY, AUGUST 8 - Trust, and is supported in BELLOWS FALLS, VT - The 1ST MON & FRI – part by a grant from the NH WESTON, VT - Story Time JULY SPECiAL Green Mountain Chapter ATHS KEENE, NH – 10:30 - 11:45 State Council on the Arts & at 11 a.m. in the Jeremy R. on Vermont inspection Antique Truck Show, August 6 a.m., “Dancing, Exercising, and the National Endowment Orton Children’s Room in from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bellows Stretching with Parkinson’s” for the Arts as well as funds the downstairs of the Wilder Falls Union High School, class at the Cheshire Medical administered by the NH State Memorial Library. 24 Lawrence food, vendors, handicapped Center’s Auditorium. Take Library and provided by the Hill Road. Open to all; the accessible, contact Roger Martin the class sitting or standing Institute of Museum and Library target age group is preschool [email protected] for more and feel supported in a safe Services. age children. An adult must only $30.00 info environment. Open to anyone accompany all children. with a movement disorder plus WED, AUG 3 – SAT, AUG 6 - a caregiver, partner, or friend. CHARLESTOWN, NH – Soccer WINDSOR, VT - Preschool with a copy of this ad HEALTH There is a suggested donation Sign Ups at the Silsby Public and Toddler Story Time every offer only valid for one vehicle, pass or fail. EVERY MON 7:30 AM, WED 5:00 of $3 to $5. E-mail Kathy Library. Wednesday from 10:30-11:30 PM, AND FRI 7:30 AM – [email protected]. a.m. Windsor Public Library, 43 SPRINGFIELD, VT – Edgar May FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 – State Street. Each week features CallCall the the service Service department Department forfor an appointment. appointment. Expires Expires 07/31/16. 7/31/14. Health and Recreation Center MONDAYS – CHARLESTOWN, NH – Going for a theme, music stories and is leading community walks MOUNT HOLLY, VT - Zumba the Gold Craft at 10:30 a.m. at a craft. 802-674-2556. www. 3 days a week for free! You with Brigid Faenza 6 p.m. the Silsby Public Library. 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HHHHHH the vermont Journal/the shopper July 27, 2016 | 9b AUTOMOTIVE outdoor news Turkey Brood survey starts Aug. 1 MONTPELIER, Vt. – Wild with a little help from “citi- see a group of young turkeys key population,” says Vermont “We monitor Vermont wild turkeys are found throughout zen scientists” who report the in Vermont during August, Fish & Wildlife’s wild turkey turkey numbers annually in or- most of Vermont, but their number and size of turkey fam- the department asks you to go biologist Amy Alfieri. “It will der to maximize the benefits of reproductive success is moni- ilies they see during August. to the turkey brood survey on also answer questions about having turkeys while minimiz- tored annually by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife is again ask- its website (www.vermontfis- the impacts of spring and win- ing the liabilities,” says Alfieri. Fish & Wildlife Department ing the public for help. If you handwildlife.com) where you ter weather on the survival of “Turkey hunting is a mecha- can record where and when poults and adult turkeys, which nism for managing Vermont’s you observed the number of helps in setting turkey seasons turkey population within these adult and young turkeys, or and harvest limits.” limits. Please help us scientifi- poults. Over-abundant turkey popu- cally manage the turkey popu- Fishing access areas “Data gathered from the lations can damage crops and lation by reporting your Ver- survey will help establish long- food stored for livestock in mont turkey sightings during If you see wild turkey broods during August, please provide information term trends in Vermont’s tur- bunker silos. August.” about your sightings via a survey on the department’s website. not safe for swimming Photo Provided by vt fish & Wildlife MONTPELIER, Vt. – The aren’t allowed in swimming Vermont Fish & Wildlife De- areas, and swimming isn’t al- partment reminds the public lowed at fishing access areas - not to swim at fishing access it’s simply not safe.” areas due to safety concerns. Vermont game wardens BENSON’S CHEVROLET, INC. The primary use of the fishing have responded to several in- access areas is for launching cidents in recent weeks involv- and retrieving motorboats. ing people swimming at fish- The Vermont Fish & Wildlife ing access areas. In some cases 2014 BUICK LACROSSE 2010 FORD MUSTANG 2015 BUICK VERANO Department maintains more people, including children, LEATHER INTERIOR, SUNROOF, 2 DOOR COUPE, LEATHER, LEATHER INTERIOR, SUNROOF, than 180 developed fishing ac- were swimming right at the ONLY 21,000 MILES NAVIGATION, ONE OWNER, ONLY 14,000 MILES cess areas on lakes and rivers boat ramps while boats were throughout the state. These being launched, risking injury ONLY 8,000 MILES areas have allowed uses deter- or preventing the launching of mined by law, and swimming is boats. Not to mention, the fine not one of them. for swimming at an access area SALE PRICE SALE PRICE SALE PRICE The access areas were pur- is $162. chased and are maintained “We understand that people with funds derived from the want to go swimming, espe- $21,995 $25,995 $18,995 sale of fishing licenses and mo- cially during hot weather, but torboat registrations, as well as we are urging folks to swim a federal excise tax on fishing at locally approved swim- equipment, fishing tackle, and ming areas,” said Colonel Ja- gasoline for motorboats. These son Batchelder. “Finding a safe 2015 GMC 1500 DOUBLE CAB 2016 CHEVY COLORADO 2015 GMC 1500 DOUBLE CAB funding sources explicitly pro- swimming area is easy in most 4X4, Z-71 OFF ROAD PACKAGE, 4 DOOR CREW CAB, Z-71 OFF ROAD PACKAGE, hibit activities that are in con- communities. Just ask at a gen- ONLY 500 MILES flict with fishing and boating. eral store or other place where ONLY 15,000 MILES ONLY 7,000 MILES Fish & Wildlife regulations people gather.” 4X4 prohibit certain uses of fishing access areas including, but not limited to: swimming, littering, camping, picnicking, making a SALE PRICE SALE PRICE SALE PRICE fire, parking of vehicles not re- lated to priority uses, and com- $34,995 $33,995 $30,995 mercial activity. “It’s great that people want to get out in the water, but a boat ramp is not the right place to go swimming,” said Mike 2010 FORD E-350 AMBULANCE 2016 VOLVO XC60 2014 CHEVY 1500 AWD Wichrowski who oversees the Fishing Access Area Program. POWER STROKE DIESEL ALL WHEEL DRIVE, CARGO VAN “There’s a reason motorboats FULLY LOADED PW, PDL, TILT WHEEL, NOW CRUISE CONTROL $ SALE26,995 PRICE SALE PRICE SALE PRICE $12,995 $34,995 $22,995

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