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FEBRUARY 07, 2018 | WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM VOLUME 18, ISSUE 06 SHS hosts District 6 TRSU Full Board votes down Connecticut River Valley the SU central office budget, Music Festival demands changes and clarity BY SHARON HUNTLEY new furniture for the SU conference from earlier budget discussions, that The Vermont Journal room. Another line item for “Meet- the goals outlined in Act 46, which ing Food” for $4,500, which was not were supposed to improve the edu- CAVENDISH, Vt. - At the semi- in last year’s budget, was for opening cational programs for the students, annual meeting of the full TRSU day festivities for staff at each school. were not reflected in the budget. “I School Board last Thursday, Feb. Both these items drew criticism from don’t see new programs enhancing 1, TRSU board members over- the board and later, a portion from children’s education reflected in this whelmingly rejected the Super- both these items were eliminated. budget. I see marginal improvements visory Union budget at the end One area of contention from but not systematic changes,” he said. of a meeting that was filled with the board was that approximately McBride continued with further criticism for a budget that lacked $100,000 of shared tech and soft- criticism on the lack of detail sur- detail, included previously unseen ware expenses that had been in last rounding the special education por- budget items, and falsely present- year’s SU budget was now being tion of the budget, which constitutes ed the budget as a decrease com- transferred to the individual schools. $3.6 million in a total budget of $6.2 pared to last year. Lisa Schmidt from Ludlow was con- million. McBride said it was chal- The budget also had initially in- cerned that her school would now be lenging to approve something when cluded a 5.58 percent raise for Su- burdened with the expense without he can’t tell how many people, build- perintendent Meg Powden, which her administrators weighing in on ings, and programs are involved in would have increased her salary their relevance and importance to that budget. He requested that the from $125,580 to $132,590. How- their school. According to Schmidt, budget be broken out in greater de- ever, during the 5:30 p.m. Execu- “I’m just concerned that from now tail so that everyone could under- tive Committee meeting prior to on we are going to look at the school stand it. the full board meeting, committee budget and we have some new as- Board member Kate Lamphere members met in executive session sessments in there, we have some from Cavendish also pointed to the and emerged, having removed the new software, but now we’re going to SU monthly building expenses to- Powden raise from the budget. In- [have to] look at cutting staff, we’re tally approximately $95,000 as “sig- stead, the committee added a 2.5 going to look at cutting markers, nificant” considering all the available percent contingency amount for we’re gonna look at cutting [budget space in many of the TRSU schools. across the board SU staff increas- items that have] direct impact to the The executive board has indicated es, which may be needed after students…I just want to make sure that they will be looking at other upcoming contract negotiations. that this is something that the ad- possible options in the future, spe- According to Board Chairman, ministrators are part of and not be- cifically if Black River Union High Bob Herbst, “It is the decision of ing done to us.” School building might become avail- the executive committee that we Herbst clarified that administra- able, depending on the results of the would determine the Superinten- tors had agreed with transferring re-vote on the Ludlow Mount Holly dent’s salary after a performance those dollars to the schools. district merger. evaluation has been conducted, Despite the contention from Bruce Schmidt, U39 Board Chair and we will decide on her con- Herbst that the bottom line on the spoke from the floor calling the tract and her salary amount fol- budget showed a reduction of 4.52 budget “sloppy.” Schmidt voiced the lowing that performance evalu- percent, board member Doug Mc- concern that board members feel ation, which we hope to do in Bride from Cavendish pointed out a disconnect from the SU and that the very near future.” This would that the way the budget was pre- there is a lack of trust between the TOP: Middle School Concert Band. MIDDLE: High School Chorus. BOTTOM: High School Jazz Band. indicate that the raise of the Su- sented, falsely gave that impression. individual boards and the central of- PHOTOS PROVIDED perintendent Meg Powden is not “If you take a look at everything that fice. “We’ve got to find a way to work completely off the table for this goes up and you eliminate every- together because it’s not going to be BY KAREN ENGDAHL at Springfield High School were sor of music and director of Jazz budget year. thing that gets transferred …you end any easier for us,” said Schmidt. The Vermont Journal & The Shopper buzzing with the music of bands and Studies at the University of Con- Board Member Dave Venter up with an increase of $225,000.” In Once the budget was voted down, choirs as dozens of middle and high necticut. Mac Donald, an active commented that the February addition to the tech/software num- the board requested that the SU go SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - “Yeah - there school students from schools up and clinician, guest conductor, and version of the budget that they bers, the Preschool Private Collab- back and rework the budget, provide we go, clarinets!” called conduc- down the Connecticut River Valley teacher at summer camps, has were looking at, did not look orative, totaling $324,151, was also more detail specifically for special tor James Robins as he stabbed the participated in the annual District 6 won numerous awards for teach- anything like the January version transferred down to the local school education, and show the overall net air with his baton. Turning quickly Winter Concert on Feb. 3. ing and for jazz arrangements. His they had last seen, saying there level. McBride went on to say that budget that clearly identifies when to the saxophone section, he yelled, Each student had already under- 18-member ensemble, though the was “a lot of difference between even though $225,000 may not seem the dollars are transferred to the lo- “Altos - killin’ it at measure 63!” gone months of preparation, includ- smallest in number at the festival, the two.” Venter led the discus- like a lot in a 6 million dollar bud- cal level. Members of the District 6 CRV ing presenting repertoire at an au- packed a big musical punch with sion going through individual get, that number represented several The date for the next meeting to middle school band responded with dition in the fall. The festival itself their four concert selections, in- line items for clarification. During teaching positions that could edu- review the revised budget has been enthusiasm, despite the early Satur- was a whirlwind of rehearsals and cluding “Cirrus,” one of MacDon- that process, an “equipment” line cational offerings in drama, STEM, set for Thursday, Feb. 15 at Caven- day morning hour. Rehearsal for the meetings over a precious few hours ald’s own compositions. item for $5,900, up from $1500, and language. dish Town Elementary School at 6 festival concert to be held that night on Friday and Saturday, blending the Audience members at the after- was determined to be slated for McBride reiterated his position p.m. was in full swing. student participants in ensembles for noon concert were excited to hear The auditorium and music rooms the first time and resulting in a con- the results of the students’ hard cert on Saturday afternoon. work. Penny and Brian Stammers, Guest conductor James Rob- carrying a tribute bouquet for ins led the largest ensemble - the their granddaughter, flutist Sky- middle school concert band, com- lar Thibodeau of Weathersfield, prised of 50 student musicians summed up the general feeling: from nine area schools. Robins, “We’re so proud!” who is director of bands at Hamp- Participating schools included stead Middle School in Hamp- Bellows Falls Middle School, Bel- stead, N.H., also teaches guitar lows Falls Union High School, and serves as an adjudicator and Black River High School, Brattle- trombone clinician. boro Area Middle School, Brattle- Kayla Werlin of Lexington, boro Union High School, Green Mass., conducted the 40-member Mountain Union High School, high school chorus. She chairs the Hartford Memorial Middle music department and teaches vo- School, Hartford High School, cal music at Longmeadow High Leland & Gray Union High School, where her choirs have School, Mid-Vermont Chris- earned awards for festival perfor- tian Academy, Riverside Middle Penny and Brian Stammers bring bou- mances as well as the American School, Springfield High School, quet for granddaughter, flutist Skylar Prize for Choral Performance. Twin Valley Middle and High Thibodeau. The high school jazz band was School, Vermont Academy, and TRSU discusses SU budget at semi-annual full board meeting. PHOTO BY KAREN ENGDAHL led by Earl MacDonald, profes- Weathersfield School. PHOTO BY SHARON HUNTLEY

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Calendar ...... 6B - 9B www.VermontJournal.com 2A | February 07, 2018 The Vermont Journal First Universal Parish GMUHS honors alumni welcomes Jamie Maloof for achievements following CHESTER, Vt. - The First Univer- sal Parish of Chester is pleased to graduation welcome Jamie Maloof as our new youth coordinator. Maloof leads a CHESTER, Vt. - We would demic honor, the student must main- children’s program at 9:30 a.m. on the like to honor alumni, Mack tain full-time status and a semester first and third Sunday of the month. Walton and Ian Kehoe of the grade point average of 4.0. The schedule is subject to change so class of 2017; Kaitlin Wells, Chad Leonard of Chester, Vt. par- check our website at www.chesterv- class of 2016; and Chad Leon- ticipated in UVM TREK. On Satur- tuu.org. Children begin the morning ard, class of 2014 for their com- day, Aug. 19, 2017 Leonard joined in church for opening words, mu- mendable work after gradu- 75 upper-class students to lead over sic, and children’s time and then go ation. The Green Mountain 250 first-year UVM students as downstairs to the classroom for pro- Chieftains are proud! they began their University of Ver- gramming with Maloof. The program Mack Walton of Chester, Vt., mont experience through TREK, a focuses on how different religions a freshman majoring in biol- unique, seven-day first year enrich- from around the world interact with ogy/pre-physical therapy, was ment program sponsored by UVM’s nature and the many ways small acts named to the Dean’s List for the Department of Student Life. Known of kindness can make our world a bet- fall 2017 semester at Clarkson as TREK leaders, these students pro- ter place. University. Dean’s List students vided and maintained a safe, healthy, Last spring, the children created a must achieve a minimum 3.25 and supportive group atmosphere medicine wheel, on church grounds, grade-point average and also for their student participants while where they grew a variety of medici- Jamie Maloof. carry at least 14 credit hours. exploring the expansive outdoor nal herbs. During the fall, they har- PHOTO PROVIDED Walton also made an im- environments of northern Vermont vested the herbs and made herbal mediate impact for the Golden and its neighboring states through teas, infusions, and salves, which they Jamie Maloof brings over 20 years herbalist and Reiki practitioner. Knights during his freshman both Wilderness and Service TREK sold to raise money for the Chester of teaching experience with schools, She leads wild edibles walks and soccer season, starting 17 games programs. Andover Family Center. They will camps, museums, adult workshops, offers herbal medicine workshops. and leading the team with Mark Walton. Congratulations to these alumni be helping to make a meal for the and children of all ages to our youth Maloof lives with her husband and 1430 minutes of field time. He PHOTO PROVIDED for their hard work and achieve- Springfield Warming Shelter each program. She is the creator and teach- two boys on an organic sheep farm was ranked second on team in ments. month when the shelter is open. As er of two nature/survival programs in Andover, Vt. where she enjoys points (7) while tying for team ing. Walton was frequently called part of their discussion about civil called O.W.L.S and Dancing Moon gardening, making herbal medi- lead in assists (3). He was a cho- upon to set up the team’s offense on rights, the children developed their Girls. Maloof holds a degree in out- cines, and teaching wilderness sen Liberty League All-Star Hon- direct kicks and helped Clarkson own Bill of Rights. door education and certificates as an awareness classes. orable Mention as one of three convert on several occasions. West River First Universalist Parish is Clarkson All-Stars. He was cho- Ian Kehoe of Chester, Vt. has been pleased to have Jamie Maloof as sen for the Liberty League Rookie named to the Champlain College our youth coordinator, and we of the Week on Sept. 11, 2017 and Dean’s List for the fall 2017 semes- Valley Cavendish, VT invite anyone who is interested ECAC North Rookie of the Week ter. Students on the Dean’s List have in enrolling their children in our Sept. 12, 2017 during his two-goal achieved a grade point average of 3.5 program to contact us through our week, early in the season. or higher during the semester. Ke- website, www.chestervtuu.org. One of the selections for confer- hoe is majoring in Game Production Thrives ence Rookie of the Year, Walton Management. was one of the top freshmen in the Kaitlin Wells of Cavendish, Vt. league from day one, making an was recently named to the Castleton hires new immediate impact in the midfield University President’s List for the fall for the Knights. He finished the semester of the 2017-18 academic season as the team’s second lead- year. To qualify for this highest aca- director

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West River Valley Thrives’ mission is to support and promote healthy lifestyle choices with an emphasis on The art of living well. the prevention of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use by young people. For more information, questions, or volunteer opportunities, contact Steve Tavella at wrvtdirector@gmail. Visit us in our newly renovate Thursday ~ Sunday 10 - 5 com, Nick Plante at wrvthrives@ historic Country Store on gmail.com, or call 802-365-4700. Rt 103 between Chester and Ludlow 802 875 3109 WRVT is located at the Leland & Gray Union Middle and High School. The Vermont Journal February 07, 2018 | 3A Main and Mountain makes its home in Ludlow BY THOMAS FOSTER IV The Vermont Journal LUDLOW, Vt. - A new business has made its home in Ludlow, Vt. Opened on Jan. 1, 2018, Main and Mountain is a bar and motel located at 112 Main Street. Formerly known as All Seasons Motel, the building has seen a rejuvenation and a new breath of life that has brought a mod- ern feel to the building. 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Hydeck feels it is important is unique to the area,” Hydeck com- Although Main and Mountain is he feels a close connection with Lud- to “keep money in the community.” mented. “It’s nice to walk down the a different form of lodging, Hydeck low’s tight knit community. They formed business partnerships street and see people you know and Boarding Daycare keeps the same mindset of bringing The beginning of Main and Moun- with local cleaners, distilleries, and say hello. We’re friends with many in something new to the community. tain can be traced to a cold Janu- farms. Both Justin Hydeck and Mat- the community.” Open Mon-Sat 7am-6pm; Sun 9am-6pm; Closed Noon-2pm “Vermont isn’t just Montpelier and ary day in 2017, which Hydeck can thew Farkas, bartender of Main and More information about Main 802-875-3535 | 248 Elm Street | Chester, VT 05143 GFWC Okemo Valley Women’s Club Tree of [email protected] | www.GussiesPlace.com | Facebook

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Ron Patch is a Chester native, Chester Historical Society president, and a lifelong LOCAL antiques dealer.

He can be reached at HISTORY 802-374-0119 or email BY RON PATCH [email protected] Kelly’s Tavern history Recently I happened upon an old newspaper clipping from January 1962. It was Ed Kendall’s column in the Springfield Reporter. It seems Ken- dall had copied a story written by Austin N. Chandler many years be- Remember when... fore. From about 1870 on Chandler ran a printing Remember when this stonewall cow path lead to Mount Flamstead? business and barbershop PHOTO PROVIDED in Chester. Chandler mentions Downer’s Hotel burn- ing a decade or so be- fore. Downer’s burned Springfield Art and in 1916 so Chandler must have written his story about 1926. Chan- Kelly’s Tavern & Howe Hotel, also known as the Lackey place that burnt down recently. Historical Society dler was 89 at the time PHOTO PROVIDED he wrote this story so he was born about 1837 and floor. I have often wondered what husband, Robert Gowing, and had moved to Chester about 1847. would have happened to these halls Robert’s brother, Quatus, owned presents: Shem These dates are estimates. I found if “jitter bug” had been in vogue at and operated the gristmill just no birth or death records. the time. I cannot recall that any below the covered bridge. Seven- Howe Hotel mentioned would form of entertainment other than ty-five years ago three gristmills be the Lackey place that burned to dancing ever took place in the Howe were kept busy grinding grain for Kentfield and his gun the ground a few years ago. There Hotel hall. Chester farmers. Although some will be at least one more install- For many years a cheese factory of this grain was brought in from SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Eric Bye story. It has remained in Springfield’s ment from Kendall’s column. located farther up North Street did the West, the greater part was will present “Shem Kentfield and Whitney family until its recent dona- “My parents moved from Win- a thriving business. In this factory grown by farmers. In those days his Gun” on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 2 tion to SAHS. hall to Chester when I was a boy quite a large room was to be found the fancy stock feeds in use today p.m. at the Springfield Art and His- Bye is a muzzle-loading rifle ex- 10 or 11 years of age. Among the in which a cheese was aged and were unheard of. The majority of torical Society at 65 Route 106 in pert and has contributed to Muzzle- first Chester people they formed cured. Eighty or more years ago, farmers grew their own grains; North Springfield. Bye tells us that, Blasts magazine. The infamous gun an acquaintance with were Mr. Orange P. Dunn operated the fac- corn and oats were the chief grains in 1780, “there was an unsavory will be on display at the program for and Mrs. Howe, an elderly couple tory. Mr. Dunn’s product rated very grown. These were supplemented tavern frequenter in Charlestown audience viewing. This program is who owned the hotel property on high throughout New England. The by barley, rye buckwheat and In- named Shem Kentfield.” This fasci- free and open to all. For more infor- North Street just above the church. factory did a very thriving business. dia wheat. Here I am getting away nating piece of local history reads mation, call 802-886-7935 or email Eric Bye holds Shem Kentfield’s fowler. Mr. Howe was a little wizened up In those days the tank truck had not from my topic again. To be contin- like a thriller, with a vow of arson, [email protected]. PHOTO PROVIDED old fellow with a good memory appeared. Each morning buckboard ued…. threats of death, hideouts in a cave, who frequently came to my home wagons with three or four large and a hanging approved by George for an evening visit with my father. milk cans, back of the driver’s seat, This week’s old saying is from Washington. Through it all, Kent- “He and his family owned and were a common sight on their way the 1960s. “Better living through field’s fowler remains, as it was giv- occupied the hotel property that to the factory as the farmers made c h e m i c a l s .” en as a reward to Lemuel Whitney, had once been an important hos- their daily delivery of milk to the who played an important role in the telry. I still retain memories of his cheese factory. Let’s get back to conversations with father con- the subject I had in mind when “An Oasis for the Passionate Appetite” cerning his home in its best days. I started this article: dramatics of Farm-to-Mouth, From-Scratch Dining If he told the truth, and I think he years ago and some of the people did, it was on the stage route lead- who participated in their presen- Owned by Chef Trip Pearce & Bartender Deb Pearce ing to Boston from Northern Ver- tation in Chester. mont. Previous to building of the “Frequently stages stopped there Town Hall (1884) the room in An okemo tradition since 1989 to leave and take on passengers. the cheese factory that I have full bar - friendly place For many years alcoholic liquors made mention of, was the audi- Buying: were freely dispensed to patrons ence room in which the Thespi- thai, seafood, lobster, and pasta specialties of the place. The hotel possessed ans of Chester Depot and North • Antiques home of vermont pad thai a dance hall that was in use for Street held forth. Probably the • Early Photographs many years after the hotel closed climax was reached by them with • Military: Helmets, its doors. It was in this hall that their rendition of “Neighbor Jack- Open 5pm - 10pm Wednesday - Sunday I learned to dance contradances wood” written by J.T. Trowbridge. Flags, Uniforms, 68 route 100 North, Ludlow, VT 05149 and quadrilles. The plot of the story being woven Weapons, Daggers Reservations Online at www.HarrysCafe.com “A century or more ago many around the life of a slave girl in the and Bayonets dance halls were built with spring South. It was rendered before my 802-228-2996 // www.harryscafe.com // Facebook • Antique Clocks & floors. The floor sills were fastened parents moved to Chester. It must securely to the walls of the build- have been a classic, however, as I Clock Parts ing at each end. Each side was un- heard mention of it many times • Guns attached to the walls in any way. before I reached an age that al- • Coins Thus, when the hall was filled with lowed me to become a Thespian dancers the rhythm of certain myself. • & More! dances would cause the floor to The play was directed by Mrs. The Castle Inn spring up and down six or more Hannah Gowing. Mrs. Gowing’s Call Ron Patch at 802-374-0119 inches at its center. The floor in this hall was of this type. It was quite an experience to dance the Virginia Reel.” (Note: I looked online for the Virginia Reel dance and suggest you do SuNday BReakfaST BuffeT as well.) It was equally interesting to those not dancing to watch the 8 a.M. TO 11:30 a.M. dancers bob up and down. The dance hall in Downer’s Hotel which burned a decade of years or more ago contained this type Join us for oNLy $11 00 Kids under age 12 for half price! 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There has been a fascinating con- ties lie within advancing the Climate ship. It is an ambitious vision. And it’s Montpelier versation taking place in Vermont Economy – initiatives that expand CEAT envisions a future where Ver- one that requires us to begin acting over the last several years – a con- distributed energy generation and mont’s creativity, ingenuity, tenacity now, taking the steps and putting the This is the first of my periodic year. He noted that last year the versation about whether “environ- efficiency, cultivate climate economy and grit are the foundation for a vital vital foundations in place while both notes covering the happenings in the State limited budget growth to mentalism” and “entrepreneurialism” entrepreneurs and startup business- and growing Climate Economy for the opportunities and the challenges Statehouse during the 2018 legisla- 1 percent, while wages grew at 2 can exist together. It is a conversation es, and ultimately reduce Vermont’s all Vermonters – where energy and are fresh. tive session. My hope is to keep all percent. driven, in part, by the anticipated ef- carbon dependence while boosting efficiency solutions are threads that CEAT recently released its legisla- of you informed and abreast of the Within the first two weeks both fects of climate change, and the chal- economic development, creating connect across communities, from tive platform for 2018. The platform issues discussed and bills proposed. the House and Senate took care lenge to do something about it. jobs, and attracting youth and cre- businesses and homes to schools and supports initiatives that promote I will try to give you a sense of Ver- of some unfinished business by Of course, in Vermont the econo- ative entrepreneurs to the state. places of worship, and are fundamen- the growth of the Climate Economy mont’s legislative process on how voting - my vote included - to my and the environment are deeply As we begin this new phase of Ver- tal to how we build, move, transport, through dramatically expanding ideas become law, and opportunities pass Bill H-511 on recreational intertwined. For most – if not all – of mont’s history, we are already seeing and produce goods in Vermont. weatherization, supporting built- for citizen involvement in the pro- marijuana legalization. The bill our history we have relied a great deal a surprising opportunity emerge. CEAT sees a future where elec- environment solar, and facilitating cess. was signed into law by Governor on our unique and healthy environ- Relatively new economic sectors such tric vehicles are affordable and ac- a shift to electric vehicles. I encour- It was great to get back to the Scott to take effect on July 1, 2018 ment to support a vibrant and evolv- as solar and home efficiency are help- cessible to all individuals and busi- age you to take a look at www.vtru- Capital where the place was abuzz and allows an adult, 21 years of ing working landscape. From tour- ing to reduce emissions, while at the nesses. Transportation networks can ral.org/programs/climate-economy/ with activity - greeting colleagues, age or older, to possess up to 1 oz. ism to the maple industry, from forest same time boosting local economies, be reliable and inexpensive without action-team. discussing issues, and then quickly of marijuana and to cultivate no products to craft beer and more, Ver- increasing state revenues, and em- increasing greenhouse gas emissions We can do our part to innovate settling in for a busy session. As is more than two mature and four mont has birthed livelihoods that ploying hard-working professionals and bike and pedestrian commuting solutions to climate change while tradition, the session opened with immature plants. The legislature is both depend on and contribute to a throughout Vermont. Electricians, can be a realistic and attractive op- boosting the economy and growing remarks from Speaker of the House expecting a report from the Gov- healthy and sustainable environment. contractors, plumbers, engineers, tion rather than an exception. jobs throughout Vermont. We are Mitzi Johnson and the State of the ernor’s Marijuana Advisory Com- I have participated in this conver- tech experts, farmers, and forest- In the future, the Climate Economy very enthusiastic about the chance to State Address delivered by Governor mission due in December 2018 sation with thoughtful and diverse ers are creating answers to climate makes it possible for everyone to have drive the solutions in Vermont and to Scott on day two. that will examine the impact on people who love Vermont, and who change that will be a foundation for access to a comfortable, safe, and seize the most significant economic In her opening remarks, Speaker Vermont’s economy with a tax and are deeply motivated to think about the economic renewal of the state. well-heated home powered by reli- development opportunity of our gen- Johnson welcomed representatives regulate form of legalization for how we can create value, affordability, The Climate Economy can be a able, clean, and affordable electricity. eration. back to the Statehouse and outlined consideration in 2019. prosperity – and environmental sus- fundamental component of all eco- This can be achieved while reducing her vision to continue to create a In my upcoming messages I tainability – by approaching climate nomic activity in the state, whether emissions and improving access to By Joseph Fusco. Fusco, a vice strong healthy future for Vermont. hope to fill you in on recent hap- change and its related challenges with it’s how we manufacture and produce clean energy. Vermonters shouldn’t president at Casella Waste Systems, She emphasized prioritizing legisla- penings in the legislature and give creativity, innovation, and thought- goods, develop technology, transport have to struggle to heat their homes; Inc., is chair of the Climate Economy tion that addresses and enables our you a closer look at pressing is- fulness. products, attract tourism, or use the low energy and net zero homes will Action Team, a group of stakehold- working families to meet their basic sues such as educational funding, I serve as the Chair the Vermont working landscape. It is the econo- improve efficiency and help curb cli- ers convened by the Vermont Coun- needs while creating an economy water quality, and rural economic Climate Economy Action Team my of the future, and is powered by mate change. cil on Rural Development. that works for all Vermonters. She development. (CEAT), which is a diverse group of Vermont’s history of independence, went on to note that this would I welcome any questions, opin- Vermonters representing the busi- frugality, resilience, and innovation. require continued, reliable, and ions, thoughts, or concerns you ness, economic development, tour- With hard work, a vision for eco- workable investments in Vermont’s may have on any legislative issues. ism, finance, workforce development, nomic renewal, and the right policies healthcare, education, workforce de- You can contact me at tbock@leg. low-income advocacy, solid waste, in place, Vermont has a terrific op- velopment, and environment. state.vt.us or tmbock@vermontel. and energy communities. CEAT is portunity to become well positioned Governor Scott delivered his State net or feel free to call me at home dedicated to ensuring that Vermont to become the most attractive, invit- of the State Address highlighting at 802-875-2222. not only leads in identifying solu- ing, and friendliest state in the coun- progress made in 2017, and recom- I heartily encourage you to visit tions to climate change but grasps try for Climate Economy business mitting to an agenda focused on the statehouse. The public is wel- the economic opportunities this development –a national center of economic growth and affordabil- come to watch the proceedings in challenge presents. These opportuni- green innovation and entrepreneur- ity, while protecting the vulnerable. both the House and Senate cham- The governor re-emphasized that bers. If you let me know before- Vermont needs to address the loom- hand, I would enjoy the oppor- ing issues of declining population tunity to meet with you for lunch Letters to the Editor and economic trends. He reminded in the statehouse cafeteria. I look us that our costs of living remain forward to hearing from you. among the highest in the U.S. and Dear Editor, are not sustainable. He emphasized Article written by Representa- that Vermonters cannot afford high- tive Tom Bock of Andover, Balti- What can you do to make a happy, a meal replacement option if you er fees or taxes – including property more, Chester, and North Spring- healthy heart you ask? Your heart don’t eat nutritionally balanced taxes – any more this year than last field. is a muscle, and it functions based meals. Maybe exercising 10 min- on the foods, exercise, and rest you utes once a day, then add 5 min- provide it. Are foods you feed your utes more next week, work up from heart full of color and rich in nutri- there. Try going to bed 30 minutes ents, essential fatty acids, protein, earlier. Maybe prepare breakfast or and plant sterols? lunch for the next day before you go Do you get 30 minutes of exercise to bed, and sleep 30 minutes longer on 4 or 5 days a week? Do you get in the morning. Little steps make a 7 or 8 hours of sleep daily? Is your difference. lifestyle stress-free? If you answered no to any ques- Happy Heart Month with kind re- tions, you might consider making gards, some happy heart changes. Try eat- Judy Cenate ing 3 to 5 vegetables and fruits daily. Health Enthusiast Consider quality supplements or Bellows Falls, Vt.

Dear Editor,

My name is Genevieve Mertens. I affordable and high quality health- unfair healthcare system everyday in has to choose between filling her am registered nurse at the University care. It passed seven years ago. And my job. I had a patient who could not own prescriptions or her family’s. of Vermont Medical Center, a part of yet, it has still not been implemented. afford the medications for her diabe- Our legislators have the responsi- the nurse’s union, and member of the Legislators are discussing a new tes and ended up having both of her bility and the opportunity to do the Vermont Workers Center. I recently bill, one that only would provide pri- legs amputated due to complications right thing for Vermonters. We need attended the public hearing on ac- mary care, instead of total care like from that disease. I see patients wait a universal healthcare system. Robert Miller, Publisher / Advertising Director cess to healthcare at the Statehouse Act 48. Rather than try to fix another too long to seek care because they’re [email protected] on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Fifty-one people fragment in an already broken sys- afraid of the costs many times. Sincerely, shared their personal healthcare sto- tem, legislators should be bold and Listen to the people, the patients, Genevieve Mertens, R.N. Vince West, Ad Consultant / Online Ad Manager ries and most expressed support for create a system that provides total the nurses, the mother who has to University of Vermont Medical [email protected] Act 48, a law that if implemented care. choose between taking her child the Center would give all Vermonters access to I see the damaging effects of an doctors or buying them food, who Burlington, Vt. Shawntae Stillwell, Graphic Director / Ad Designer [email protected] Dear Editor,

Amanda Wedegis, Editor On behalf of the Springfield En- ing events knows the vital role use. Participating contractors will paign runs through March 31. [email protected] ergy Committee, our Chester vol- our weekly newspapers and SAPA give a free energy audit and esti- Be warm, save money, save en- unteers, and Vital Communities, TV play in promoting our various mate. ergy. Too good to be missed! For Sharon Huntley, Copy & Online Editor I would like to say a resounding causes. I would be remiss if I did not You can then decide if you want more information go to www.Vi- [email protected] thank you to the 20-some folks who thank the area churches, Lt. Foun- to make improvements and which talCommunities.org/Weatherize or braved frigid weather to attend the tain, and local organizations for ones to make, if not all of them. contact Char Osterlund at charmf@ Julie Adams, Billing Department Weatherize event at the First Con- their help as well. Once the work is completed, par- vermontel.net. [email protected] gregational Church in Springfield What is Weatherize? It is a pro- ticipants qualify for rebates, and if Jan. 25. I would also like to thank gram designed to encourage Ver- they sign a contract by May 31 are Thank you, the local media for helping us get monters to seal and insulate their entered to win a $500 rebate. Local Char Osterlund Corporate & Production Office: the word out to everyone. homes. This makes your house volunteers and Vital Communities Co-coordinator, Springfield En- 8 High Street • Ludlow, VT 05149 I am sure every person in this warmer, saves money on your heat- will ensure that the process works ergy Committee Office: 802-228-3600 • Fax: 802-228-3464 town who is involved in organiz- ing bill, and reduces your energy smoothly. The Weatherize Cam- Springfield, Vt.

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Kelley, 61, of Springfield, Vt. passed Burton, 82, passed away on Friday Clark, 73, passed away peacefully on away Monday, Jan. 29, 2018 at Spring- evening, Jan. 26, 2018 at the Spring- Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. Clark was born field Health and Rehabilitation Cen- field Health & Rehabilitation Cen- on Oct. 27, 1944 in Springfield, Vt., ter after a short but hard fought battle ter in Springfield, Vt. She was born the daughter of Charles and Elea- with brain cancer. May 23, 1935 in Springfield, Vt., nor (Garvey) Davis, and she was a Kelley was born May 1, 1956 in the daughter of Herbert B. and Lil- 1962 graduate of Bellows Falls High Rutland, Vt., daughter of Charles and lian (Hutchinson) Fullam. She at- School. She was an active member Marilyn (King) Kelley. She graduated tended Springfield schools, gradu- of the Moose, the American Legion from FHUHS in 1974 and attended ating from Springfield High School Auxiliary, and the Polish American Castleton State College and CCV. class of 1953. Club. Clark enjoyed camping with On July 30, 1992, she married On Oct. 29, 1954, she married her family, playing bingo every Sun- Christopher Hudkins, together they Robert K. Burton in Springfield, day, doing crafts, and decorating for enjoyed traveling to Bermuda and the Vt. Halloween. She loved to spend time Florida Keys. Burton was employed as a book- with her grandchildren and great Kelley was employed by the Ver- keeper for several Springfield busi- grandchildren. mont Country Store, CCV, State of Lynn-Ann M. Kelley, 1956 - 2018. nesses over the years and as a cus- Nancy F. Burton, 1935 – 2018. On June 16, 1962, she married Carol E. Clark, 1944 – 2018. Vermont Forest, Parks, and Recre- PHOTO PROVIDED tomer service agent at several area PHOTO PROVIDED Henry Clark who survives. Also PHOTO PROVIDED ation, and the Agency of Natural Re- banks. surviving are her children Tammie sources. Kelley is predeceased by her fa- She was an avid bowler and be- Kimberly S. Burton of Springfield, Clark of Palm Coast, Fla., David There will be calling hours from Survivors include her husband ther, a brother Patrick J. Kelley, and a longed to several leagues, and trav- son Dale H. Burton of Springfield, Clark of Rockingham, Tim Clark noon – 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10 Christopher of Springfield; son Grant nephew Christopher J. Baptie. eled across the country with a trav- brother Robert Fullam of Spring- and wife Kim of Springfield, and with service beginning at 1 p.m. at Willard of Lincoln, N.H.; step-sons Visiting hours will take place at Da- eling team. She enjoyed camping, field, three grandchildren, and Michael Clark and husband Sam of the Fenton & Hennessey Funeral Caleb, Jacob, and Gabriel Hudkins vis Memorial Chapel, 99 Summer St., playing card games, and cribbage. many nieces, and nephews. Burlington; her brothers David Da- Home in Bellows Falls. A gathering of Alachua, Fla.; her mother Mari- Springfield, VT, 05156, on Saturday, Burton was a longtime resident She was predeceased by her par- vis and wife Sharon of Marlow, N.H., will follow the service at the Moose lyn; sisters Charlene (Bill) Baptie of Feb. 10, 2018 from 2 to 4 p.m. Burial of Springfield and also resided in ents, son James, daughter Shirley, Bob Davis and wife Linda of Alstead, Family Center. Springfield, Vt., Theresa (Larry) Loso will take place at a later date. Florida for 10 years. sister Pearl Abbott, and brothers N.H., and Kenny Davis and wife In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- of Connecticut, and Denise Little In lieu of flowers, please make me- She is survived by her husband Donald “Charles” Fullam, Malcolm Mary of Athens, Vt.; and numerous tions may be made to the Alzheimer’s of Texas; brothers Michael Kelley morial contributions to Springfield Robert of Springfield, daughter Fullam, and Richard Fullam. grandchildren and great grandchil- Association, 300 Cornerstone Drive, of Connecticut and Scott Kelley of Humane Society, 401 Skitchewaug dren. She is predeceased by her par- Suite 130, Williston, VT, 05495. Barre, Vt.; seven grandchildren; sev- Trail, Springfield, VT, 05156. ents, her brother Roger Davis, and The family would like to thank eral aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, Davis Memorial Chapel is assisting Laverne L. Lindamood, 1933 - 2018 her sisters Nancy Adams and Pat the staff at the Thompson House for and cousins. with arrangements. Howard. their support and care of Carol. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Laverne “Vern” L. Lindamood passed away at Wain K. Maas home on Feb. 2, 2018. He was born Ted H. Putnam, 1933 - 2018 in Fall River, Kan. on Jan. 15, 1933 CHESTER, Vt. - Wain K. Maass, schools in and around Cornwall, to Leo and Naomi Lindamood. He CHARLESTOWN, N.H. - Ted 83, a long time resident of Chester, N.Y., including the Canterbury Pres- graduated from Tech High School in Horace Putnam, 84, of Charlestown, Vt., died peacefully Jan. 22, 2018 at byterian Church Nursery School. Indianapolis where he met his future passed away on Jan. 30, 2018 at Dart- the McClure Miller VNA Respite Surviving are her husband William wife. Upon graduation from But- mouth Hitchcock Medical after a House in Colchester, Vt. She was H.; two sons William H. Jr. (Jeanne) ler University as a Cadet Colonel in brief illness, surrounded by his fam- born in Arlington, N.J., the daugh- and Andrew (Shannon); two daugh- ROTC, he was commissioned in the ily. He was born on July 17, 1933 in ter of Calvin and Kathryn Koch. ters Kathryn Carver (Daniel) and Air Force and immediately stationed Walpole, N.H., the son of Ellsworth She graduated from the Kimberley Amy Richardson (Michael), 11 at Bentwaters Air Force Base in Eng- and Ethel (Pierce) Putnam. School in 1952, Montclair, N.J., and grandchildren and her brother, land. He graduated from Vilas High was a 1956 graduate of Wheaton Frank Koch. She was predeceased by Working for a national company School in 1951 and then went on to College, Norton, Mass. her brother Calvin S. Koch, Jr. he lived in Nebraska, Oklahoma, graduate from the Thompson School Maass taught third grade at Ches- A service and Celebration of Life Kansas, Pennsylvania, and New of Agriculture at UNH in 1953. He ter Andover Elementary School for will be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal York. was a lifelong dairy farmer and es- Laverne L. Lindamood, 1933 - 2018. 18 years. She was an active mem- Church, June 2 in Chester, Vt. In lieu He came to Springfield, Vt. in 1977 PHOTO PROVIDED pecially enjoyed growing crops and ber of the community wherever she of flowers, the family suggests do- to be CFO of Idlenot Dairy. He was working in the forestland. He loved lived and served on the board of nations be made in Wain’s name to then CFO for Springfield Hospital hunting, fishing, following college the Whiting Library in Chester, was Pennies for the Playground, Chester for many years until his retirement. also survived by ten grandchildren, basketball, watching the Red Sox, and Ted H. Putnam, 1933 - 2018. a founding member of the Green Andover Elementary School, Main Asked to consult for Southeastern four great grandchildren, and his ca- the Patriots. He enjoyed traveling and PHOTO PROVIDED Mountain Festival series, was a sus- Street, Chester, VT, 05143. Vermont Community Action (SEV- nine best friend Simon. trips to Maine. taining member of the Junior League To send online condolences to her CA), he again became a chief finan- A celebration of Lindamood’s life He served as selectman for the town He is predeceased by his parents; of Sarasota, Fla., and founded and family please visit www.cremation- cial officer. After three tries over will be held at noon on Sunday, Feb. of Charlestown for 9 years, director at brothers Fred Putnam and Morris helped organize several nursery societycc.com. several years, he finally retired. He 11, 2018 at the North Springfield Yankee Farm Credit, director at N.H. O. Putnam, Sr.; sister, Celia Putnam; always said work was his hobby. Baptist Church. Electric Co-op, and a member of the half-sisters Beatrice Blackington and Lindamood was predeceased by If you plan to share a memory of N.H. Timberland Association. Dorothy Richardson; half-brother Mary G. Baldesaro Serio, his parents and identical twin sisters Vern at the celebration, please con- He is survived by his wife of 46 Donald Putnam. Vonna Gilbert and Donna Duncan tact Pastor George Keeler at 802- years, Nancy (Dawson) Putnam; his Funeral services were held on Mon- and their spouses. 886-8107. If you wish to make a son Alan Putnam and his wife Sheila day morning, Feb. 5 at the Charles- 1928 - 2018 He is survived by his wife of 62 charitable gift in his honor, please of Charlestown, N.H.; his daughter town Congregational Church. Rever- N. WALPOLE, N.H. - Mary Grace topher J. Serio and his wife Mauria, years Joyce; sons Kent and his wife make it to SEVCA, 91 Buck Drive, Amy Hemingway and her husband end Paul Gibbons officiated. Baldesaro Serio, 89, died peacefully Peter M. Serio, and Kevin J. Serio; Karen, Curtis and his wife Kristen, Westminster, VT, 05158. Chris of Charlestown, N.H.; grand- In lieu of flowers, donations can be on Jan. 29, 2018 at Cooley Dickinson and great-grandchildren Jayla, Ma- Greg and his wife Andrea, and a son Davis Memorial Chapel is assisting daughters Ashley and Emma Put- made to the Charlestown Ambulance Hospital surrounded by her loved rio, Matthew, Harrison, and Rem- by choice Anthony Stevens. He is with arrangements. nam of Charlestown, N.H.; brother Association, P.O. Box 369 Charles- ones. She was born on Nov. 28, 1928 ington. She is also survived by broth- Paul Putnam and his wife Patricia of town, NH or the American Cancer to Pasquale and Franceina (Tran- ers-in-law Cosmo Serio and Edward Charlestown; and numerous nieces Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma quilli) Baldesaro in North Walpole, Cavallari, daughter-in-law Sharon Mary J. Rosa, 1959 - 2017 and nephews. City, OK, 73123. N.H. She married Leborio “Lester” Serio Valente, and many nieces and Serio, and began her large, loving nephews. NEWFANE, Vt. - Mary J. Rosa, 58, of all she loved time with her family. family. She was a co-owner of Serio’s In addition to her parents and passed away unexpectedly on Dec. She is survived by two sons Vir- Market, a business that was not only husband, Serio is preceded in death 24, 2017 at her home in Newfane. She gilio “Sonny” Rosa of Dummerston, church services are online! a great source of pride to her, but also by her son Anthony J. Serio, brother was born July 26, 1959 in Bridgeport, Vt. and Nicholas Rosa of Newfane, to the greater Northampton commu- Ernie Baldesaro, sister-in-law Jo- Conn. the daughter of Samuel and Vt.; one daughter Jennifer L. Rosa www.VermontJournal.com nity. Serio was a self-made financial sephine Cavallari, grandson Mat- Maryann (Carson) Pisacreta. She at- of Newfane, Vt.; five grandchildren; guru, spending her time outside the thew K. Serio, and grandson-in-law tended schools in Bridgeport, gradu- three brothers Samuel Pisacreta, Rog- market keeping up with the Wall Charles I. Cartwright. ating from Harding High School. er Pisacreta, and Richard Volpe; and Click the “News” drop down on the green navigation bar, Street Journal. A Mass of Christian Burial was Rosa was married to Virgilio Rosa. one sister Vicki Pisacreta. then choose “Obituaries & Services” She is survived by her daughter celebrated at St. Elizabeth Ann Se- They later divorced. She was em- She was predeceased by her parents Maria Serio D’Onofrio and her hus- ton Church in Northampton, Mass. ployed as a dietitian and nutritionist and one sister Margaret Carson. band Enzo; son Patrick E. Serio and In lieu of flowers, contributions may at Brattleboro Hospital and Valley A family gathering will be held in his wife Sally; grandchildren Michael be made in Serio’s memory to the Care in Townshend. She also worked the spring of 2018. Contributions D. D’Onofrio and his wife Rebecca, Matthew K. Serio Scholarship Fund as a caregiver in the area for many may be made in her memory to the Marissa Cartwright, Anthony J. Se- at 1 Union Station, Providence, RI, years. Brattleboro Humane Society. Da- Black River rio, Jr. and his wife Rebecca, Chris- 02903. Rosa enjoyed gardening, animals, vis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, and baking. She loved to treat family Vt. assisted the family with arrange- and friends with baked goods. Most ments. Tax Services

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the UVM bench on Saturday, Feb. 3 in Baltimore, It is easy to tell Patella is an appreciative kid. Md. Sure enough, it was Bailey’s dad. He recognized He looks at the experience now and says, “Mak- every Catamount for their contributions. Popp ing the move to Vermont Academy not only couldn’t have known this family trait when he re- made me a stronger basketball player, but helped cruited the son, could he? me improve my grades, which was another big The choice of the Saxtons River school wasn’t easy thing and just helped me grow as a person, in all for Patella. He was interested in what Popp had to aspects of my life.” offer, but he was about to enter his senior year of Popp says, “UVM knew they wanted Bailey high school and to play his final year of hoops with and that he was a fit. They were persistent in re- friends he “had spent time with since kindergarten. cruiting him. Hamlet Tibbs (UVM assistant) is Even though I liked it there and knew it would help someone who can earn your trust and they did me, I decided to stay in Lenox.” a great job recruiting him. They recognized his And then came the phone call. Patella recalls, “I’d length and athleticism and how he could help BY BILL MURPHY been in school about a week and Coach Popp called. their program.” The Vermont Journal & The Shopper He said we wanted you to know we still have a room Joining a Division I program that had dreams for you, if you are interested. That’s when I decided of their own, of competing in another NCAA When I was a kid, Vermont wasn’t even a blip on the college basketball t o go.” Tournament was exciting, but it in turn, fogged scene. Today, rabid followers of the hoop ranks, know just what a Cata- This story is about Vermont and a love for basket- up Patella’s dreams again. Head Coach John mount is. In addition, most of the same people, have now heard of a native ball. It is a story about opportunity, and it is about Becker decided it would be best to redshirt both Vermonter by the name of Taylor Coppenrath. organization and direction, about laying out a map Patella and another talented teammate for a Former Vermont Academy player Bailey Patella tak- The same has mostly been true of the prep basketball ranks. A high for yourself. year, in hopes of making the program stronger ing his time, shooting a free throw for the University schooler or two, try Keith Cieplicki (Rice to William & Mary) and Henry Bailey had two stories about coming to Vermont down the road. It would also give Patella time to of Vermont. Photo provided by UVM Basketball. Dalrymple (St. Johnsbury to Georgia Tech) played their way into national Academy: one about his time there and one about PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE grow in many aspects. opportunities, but most players didn’t excel enough to be offered a chance the people he left behind. He didn’t seem eager to Bailey said Becker told him, “I think in your back in the day. leave Lenox because he loved his friends and the fifth year, you can be an all-league type player.” Vermont Academy has fielded basketball teams for many years. Only support system. The Lenox, Mass. community had always provided for him. Becker told Patella about standout Kurt Steidl, who was a major contribu- once previously, a unit coached by Fred Zins in the 1960s made it to the He appeared almost relieved that his hometown mostly understood his choice tor on last year’s team as a senior, but Becker wished he had been able to New England Tournament, but then the Wildcats made their way back to leave. redshirt Steidl back when he was a freshman, so he would have been able to again in 2009. Then, beginning in 2012, they have gone every year since. “All my friends supported me, which was great. They said they were sad to contribute this year. Patella would be Becker’s Steidl down the road. One hoop player with a dream prepped at Vermont Academy and has see me go and that wasn’t easy. So many people from the town supported me Unfortunately injuries happen, and Patella is no longer a redshirt. The made his way to the University of Vermont basketball roster. He sees a con- and that made things easier,” the now UVM freshman said. freshman admitted, “This has made it kind of an up-and-down year,” but nection between the two programs. Some of our readers, avid area hoop As for his time at Vermont Academy, he also remembers, “We played pick- because he is the person he is, he quickly transferred his thoughts to allow fans who attend games at Vermont Academy, are a part of that. up basketball the first night I was there, and everyone kind of respected my only the positive. “Both of the communities are very supportive and both have caring adult game and we immediately started bonding as a team, like a big family.” “I know I have to be patient. The big thing with me right now is practice. fans. I knew many of the fans at VA were excited I chose to go to Vermont Patella went on to say, “Coach Popp helped me work on my game and our I know I have to become more consistent in practice and keep practicing because they told me they were,” says Bailey Patella. strength coach (Local businessman and VA graduate Casey Cota) knew I hard in hopes of being ready to earn more minutes,” Patella says. Vermont Academy Coach, Alex Popp, found Patella at an Elite 75 Show- needed a lot of work in his area. I had kind of been skinny all my life, and How does Coach Becker look at Patella? He responded to that question case event. Popp felt Patella was a perfect fit for his school and his team. I put on 15-20 pounds quickly. He always kept an extra eye on me to make by going back to what he saw while recruiting him. The successful Cata- “I like to recruit the guys who have potential and are kind of under the sure I kept going. That is an area we are still working on here, where they keep mount coach said, “I liked his competitive spirit. He has high major athleti- radar,” he told me. The Saxtons River coach continued, “It is also important pushing me. I drink a lot of protein shakes and try to have three or four plates cism and long arms. He will be a really good player for us, once he fills out to me to recruit families. You want good character players who know how at a meal.” and improves his skill set.” to fit in.” Popp read Patella well. “I remember he said when I met him, that he wanted In closing, this is a story in progress, of one young man who many local Patella spent two years at VA, growing in all aspects of his life, and his to get me on campus. Once I came to Vermont, I saw how nice it was right sports fans saw play at Vermont Academy and share their hopes for his suc- family basically made the trip with him. Vermont Academy’s Director of away. I like Burlington the same way. I had hardly been to Vermont before I cess. One thing appears sure though. Patella understands the value of his Alumni Engagement, Liz Olmsted, told me, “[Bailey’s] dad was our number went to Vermont Academy. I learned quickly to love the surroundings. I loved surroundings, including those who support him. Chances are, regardless of one fan. He sat in the first row and he was the loudest.” the trails we had on campus. Overall, it was just a beautiful place. If you get if he becomes an all-league player, he has shown he has the tools, including Funny she said that, I noticed a very vocal, positive cheering fan behind stressed, you can just take a walk out in the fresh air.” patience and work ethic, to be successful wherever his skills take him. Upcoming local basketball games BELLOWS FALLS BLACK RIVER

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Bel- LUDLOW, Vt. - The Black lows Falls standout Taylor River Presidents stand 12th Goodell, on her drive to the today in the Boys’ Basketball basket, has provided offense, Vermont Division IV state playmaking and all around standings. The Presidents are good play to the Terrier cause 3-8 presently and have four this winter. Bellows Falls girls’ home games remaining, all team stands 12-2 and is in 7th to be played at Green Moun- place in the Vermont Division tain’s Nason Gym. The games II standings currently. They are: have two home games remain- • Friday, Feb. 9 – Twin Val- ing: ley • Wednesday, Feb. 14 - Leland • Thursday, Feb. 15 – Long & Gray Trail • Thursday, Feb. 22 - Twin Val- • Tuesday, Feb. 20 – Poult- ley Bellows Falls standout Taylor Goodell, on ney The Terriers lone senior, Shane Clark, her drive to the basket, has provided of- • Tuesday, Feb. 27 – Arling- Bellows Falls would be seeded is shown tightly guarded while driv- fense, playmaking and all around good ton ing to the basket. play to the Terrier cause this winter. Lady President Jae Greineder is shown in Cyrus Bickford is about to pass to a mate 15th if the Vermont Division PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE II Boys’ Basketball Tourna- The Black River Lady Presi- action in an early game this season. closer the basket. ment began today. The Terriers ing to the basket. The Terrier dents team has two games re- PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE are presently 3-7 with half of their boys still have a few home games: • Tuesday, Feb. 20 – Green maining at home this winter. schedule in front of them. The Ter- • Thursday, Feb. 8 – Hartford Mountain They stand 0-13. • Monday, Feb. 12 - West Rutland • Saturday, Feb. 24 – Arlington riers lone senior, Shane Clark, is • Friday, Feb. 9 – Leland & Gray • Monday, Feb. 26 – Poultney shown tightly guarded while driv- • Friday, Feb. 16 – Springfield • Tuesday, Feb. 27 – Twin Valley GREEN MOUNTAIN

FALL MOUNTAIN CHESTER, Vt. - Green Moun- tain would have the highest boys’ LANGDON, N.H. - The Fall Moun- seed of any area team if the Ver- tain Boys stand at 7-7 on the season mont Division III boys’ basketball and would be seeded 14th in Division tournament was to begin today. III New Hampshire if the playoffs be- The Chieftains are currently 6-6 gan today. with eight games remaining to be they play in a tough division in the played. The team is currently the Granite State and likely have to win 9th seed in the division. They still two of their remaining games to reach have home games to be played: the postseason. Their only remaining • Friday, Feb. 16 - Leland & Gray home game is Tuesday, Feb. 20 versus • Friday, March 2 - Bellows Falls Hillsboro-Deering. Green Mountain girls’ team The Lady Wildcats are presently stands in 5th place in the Vermont 12-3 and stand 5th in the New Hamp- Division III state standings pres- shire Division III ranks. They have ently with a 12-4 record. Green three games remaining: Sophie Bardis is one of a number of Mountain has two home games The Lady Chieftains’ Maya Lewis is Chieftain Ryan McSally is shown attack- • Saturday, Feb. 10 – Newport Michael Murdoch one of the team’s talented freshmen on the successful remaining: a player who contributes in many ing the basket with Chase Ordway-Smith • Thursday, March 1 – Monadnock most consistent players. Fall Mountain Girls basketball team. • Thursday, Feb. 8 - Bellows Fallsways for Terry Farrell’s team. (32) and Sawyer Pippin (11) looking on. • Tuesday, March 6 – away at Conant PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE • Thursday, Feb. 22 - Proctor PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE

Springfield Elks hoop shooters SPRINGFIELD SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Springfield Elks Lodge sent parents of Matthew; and Brian Gaura, Vermont SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - The ford two competitors to the Vermont Elks Hoop Shoot Elks State President. Springfield Cosmos boys’ • Tuesday, Feb. 27 - in Barre, Vt., on Saturday, Jan. 27. When the PHOTO PROVIDED basketball team will have Windsor day was done, they both finished to finish strong to make the The Springfield second in their age group. After Vermont Division II State girls are 6-8 on the the hoop shoot, all the competi- Tournament. They are pres- season and stand in tors and parents were treated ently 0-13 and have seven 12th place in the Ver- to a luncheon at the Barre Elks games remaining, three of mont State Division II Lodge and presented with tro- which are at home. Senior standings presently. phies. Dakota Bushey has been a They have a couple Pictured left to right in front: Dylan McCarthy and Mat- top Cosmo point producer home games left, in- thew Durphey. Back row: Victor in many games this winter. cluding: Baskevich, Springfield Elks Lodge The team’s home games are: • Thursday, Feb. 15 - Hoop Shoot chairman; Shannon • Friday, Feb. 9 – Wood- Twin Valley McCarthy, mother of Dylan; Sar- stock • Tuesday, Feb. 20 - Dakota Bushey is with the ball looking The team is huddled and gearing up for ah Currier and Casey Durphey, • Friday, Feb. 23 – Hart- Woodstock to score. a strong finish. PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE PHOTO BY KRISTINE M. BURPEE 2B | February 07, 2018 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper arts & entertainment Julie Y. Baker Albright solo Community Hope & Action exhibition Mardi Gras dinner and dance TOWNSHEND, Vt. - Hall. Music and GRAFTON, Vt. - Gallery North A sixth generation Vermonter On Saturday, Feb. 17 dancing will follow Star will be presenting an exhibition and graduate of the University of from 5-8 p.m. Com- upstairs from 6-8 by renowned still life oil painter Ju- Vermont, she currently resides munity Hope & Action p.m. lie Y. Baker Albright. The show will in the northern part of the state. of Townshend will host Please con- run from Feb. 10 through March 11. Albright has spent her life as a a free community sup- tact Community There will be an opening reception professional artist working first per and dance. This Hope & Action at for the artist on Saturday, Feb. 10 in clay and progressing to water- month’s event will have communityhope- from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. colors and finally oils. Her award a Mardi Gras theme – andaction@gmail. Rendered in a style reminiscent winning paintings have been ex- beads and masks will com or 802-365- of the Old Masters, the still life hibited in over 40 juried exhibi- be available that night! 4700 with any paintings of Julie Y. Baker Albright tions across the country. The band, Bayou X, questions. Please demonstrate an exceptional control Gallery North Star, located in will be playing Zydeco bring a side dish or of both subject and medium. This historic Grafton, Vt., is dedicated and Cajun music and dessert to share. exhibition showcases her sublime to presenting a diverse selection teaching Zydeco dance This event is sub- proficiency in evoking the essential of work by Vermont’s and New lessons, so get ready to stance free and is elements of her subjects. Aesthetic England’s finest artists in a unique boogie! open to people of arrangements artfully captured are Roses and Cherries, 14x11. setting. 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After graduation, she the Women’s Freedom Center Feb. 2018 at Rockingham Li- work lies ahead. For Judith Nelson, Marc Brown, such as “Arthur Goes moved to Kansas City to work for presents the documentary film brary. If you were not able to born and raised in Springfield, her to School.” Consider a conversation Hallmark Greeting Cards. Later “Invoking Justice” at the Rock- make it to the Women’s Film interests developed into a lifelong ca- and some easy nonfiction to explore she received her BFA from Rhode ingham Library. Festival in Brattleboro, the reer as a professional graphic artist. dreams of what to be “when I grow Island School of Design with a In Southern India, family dis- Women’s Freedom Center is The Springfield Town Library is up.” concentration in fine arts paint- putes are settled by Jamaats - all bringing the festival films to hosting a display on the work of Nelson graduated from Springfield ing, and eventually her Master’s male bodies, which apply Islamic you. Films are free and open degree in education from Lesley Sharia law to cases without al- to the public. College in Cambridge, Mass. lowing women to be present, The Women’s Freedom As a freelance artist, Nelson spe- even to defend themselves. Rec- Center is the local non-profit cialized in licensed character illus- ognizing this fundamental ineq- organization working to end tration, children’s book illustra- uity, a group of women in 2004 domestic and sexual violence tion, character development, girls’ established a women’s Jamaat, in Windham and Southern toy illustration, packaging art, line which soon became a network of Windsor Counties. They are art, cartoon characters, greeting 12,000 members spread over 12 a feminist organization com- card illustration, and art direc- districts. Award-winning film- mitted to offering support tion. Nelson’s clients included maker Deepa Dhanraj follows and advocacy to all survivors Hasbro, Mattel, Fisher-Price, Mil- several cases, shining a light on of violence, as well as preven- ton Bradley, Disney, Parker Broth- how the women’s Jamaat has ac- tion and educational activities ers, Random House, Little Brown, quired power through both com- to help create a community in Nestle, Hallmark, McGraw Hill, munal education and the leaders’ which violence is not tolerat- and Unicef. persistent, tenacious, and com- ed. The Center’s 24/7 Hotline “Invoking Justice” will show on Feb. 14. The Springfield Town Library is passionate investigation of the number is 1-802-885-2050. PHOTO PROVIDED located at 43 Main Street, Spring- crimes. field, Vt. For more information, “Invoking Justice” is the last call the library at 802-885-3108 or in a series of films by and about check the website at www.spring- women, sponsored by the Wom- An artist like Judy Nelson needs supplies. 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SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - The big event with a need for speed, bring your Sled contest, Snow Kayak Races, 2018 Winter Carnival Schedule is just around the corner… Come kayak and test out the slopes in the or Broom Hockey can be directed Friday, Feb. 9 one, come all to the Springfield Win- Downhill Snow Kayak Races at 3 to Andy Bladyka, 802-885-2727 or • 5 p.m. Crown Point Pub open ter Carnival at Crown Point Country p.m. There will be prizes for the win- [email protected]. serving food and drink Club from Friday, Feb. 9 to Sunday, ners of both events. To enter either The Springfield Winter Carni- • 6 – 9 p.m. Bonfire, skating & sled- Feb. 11. Friday evening will kick off competition, please arrive 30 min- val is brought to you by Springfield ding under the lights. Free hot choc- with a bonfire and open skating and utes prior to the event to register. Parks and Recreation, the Edgar- olate all evening. sledding under the lights. The Crown Saturday festivities will carry on May Health and Recreation Center, Saturday, Feb. 10 Point Pub will be open, serving burg- with a spectacular fireworks display Crown Point Country Club, and lo- • 11 a.m. Restaurant opens, open ers, hotdogs, chili, fries, and drinks. brought to you by Atlas Fireworks cal volunteers. Special thanks to ev- skating & sledding all day/night There will also be free hot chocolate and Kelley Sales and Service. Warm eryone who is helping to keep this • 12 – 4 p.m. Wunderle’s Big Top all evening! yourselves around the bonfire after fantastic annual community event Adventures, face painting, crafts & Saturday, Feb. 10 is packed with the show, and then enjoy an evening going strong! More volunteers are sno-cones fun stuff! Skating and sledding will of music with Ben Fuller and Johnny always needed - especially parking • 1 p.m. Cardboard sled contest continue to run all day and night, O, Live with a Trout River “Tap Take- attendants from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on • 3 p.m. Downhill snow kayak races with the restaurant opening at 11 over.” Music sponsored by Mem- Saturday. • 6:30 p.m. Fireworks sponsored by a.m. Some snowshoes will be pro- bers Advantage Community Credit For general information or to Atlas Fireworks and Kelley Sales & vided - please bring your own skates, Union. Carpooling is encouraged, volunteer, please contact Christian Service sleds, and cross-country skis. Lots of and parking is first-come first-serve. Craig, 802-885-2568 or ccraig@ • 7 – 10 p.m. Ben Fuller & Johnny indoor kids’ activities are planned. Finally, on Sunday, Feb. 11, chal- myreccenter.org. To stay up to date, O. Live – with Trout River “Tap Take- Troy Wunderle’s Big Top Adventures lenge last year’s champions and get Night skating and bonfire at Springfield Winter Carnival. check out the Facebook Page www. over” PHOTO PROVIDED will be there to dazzle from noon to 4 your game on in the ever-popular facebook.com/SpringfieldWinter- Sunday, Feb. 11 p.m. Don’t miss face-painting, crafts, Broom Hockey tournament, this Carnival or www.SpringfieldVtPark- • 1 p.m. Broom Hockey tournament and sno-cones with All-4-One. year being held at the North Spring- back – in the week leading up to the picture to enter! sandRec.com To enter any of the competitions, The annual Cardboard Sled con- field School Rink, starting at 1 p.m. Winter Carnival, build a snowman Questions and registration for the Don’t miss the fun – we’ll see you please show up at least 30 minutes in test will begin at noon. And for those The Snowman competition is at your home or business and send a Snowman competition, Cardboard there. advance. Thirteen Vermonters headed to the Winter Come learn about 2018 Olympics Vermont’s wildlife in a WARREN, Vt. - The Winter Olym- It was pretty cool to see the valley’s pics begin in South Korea on Thurs- own Laura Graves win an Olympic changing climate day, Feb. 8. I absolutely love the bronze in the team dressage compe- Olympics - both winter and summer tition. - though winter may be my favorite. I You can bet we’ll be showing the was on my honeymoon in Bora Bora winter Olympics at our bars and during the past summer Olympics. restaurants around the Sugarbush Though my wife and I were in one Resort. You’ll find me there. This is of the most beautiful places in the a particularly big Olympics for our world, we found ourselves, at the little state. This winter, we’re lucky bar and in our hotel room, tuning in enough to see 13 Vermonters head- daily to watch the best athletes from ing to Pyeongchang, and more again each country perform sports such as have ties to Vermont schools. That swimming, running, or basketball. list includes U.S. Ski and Snowboard

The 2018 Winer Olympics, hosted in Pyeongchang, South Korea. PHOTO BY THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA team member Nolan Kasper, a War- Jimmy Krupka and current stu- ren native and former Sugarbush- dent Ben Ritchie are both compet- sponsored athlete. ing on the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Our local ski academy, Green Association’s National Training Mountain Valley School, has long Group (NTG). And GMVS grad been known as an elite training Doug Lewis, who competed in Tom Rogers of the Vermont Fish & Wildlife will be presenting on the effects ground for future Olympic skiers. the 1984 and 1988 Olympics, will of climate change on Vermont’s wildlife. Over 20 graduates of GMVS have be announcing the Olympics for PHOTO PROVIDED gone on to ski at the Olympic level. NBC Radio in South Korea next GMVS sophomore Arabella Ng will week. DUMMERSTON, Vt. – Ver- writing, speaking, and photography. be the lone representative in this Training for athletes at this monters of all ages are invited to Through colorful photos and cap- winter games for Hong Kong - look high level requires dedication and attend a presentation about Ver- tivating stories, the audience will for her carrying the flag during funding. Here’s a way to contribute mont’s wildlife in a changing cli- come away with a new understand- the Opening Ceremonies. Thomas to Jimmy and Ben’s NTG success, mate on Wednesday, Feb. 28, from ing of how climate change is affect- Walsh, a GMVS alum, will be rep- or to support GMVS as they con- 10 a.m. to noon at the Dummer- ing wildlife. Rogers will talk about resenting the U.S. at the Para Olym- tinue to foster world-class skiers. ston Grange Hall, 1008 East-West what people can do to help conserve pics. Recent GMVS grad and Sugar- Go to www.usskiteamntg.com. Rd., Dummerston Center, Vt. biodiversity in Vermont in the face bush-sponsored athlete, Drew Duffy, The valley churns out some Tom Rogers will be presenting of these new threats. continues to make strides on the U.S. pretty incredible skiers. Lucky for at the event. Rogers is a biologist “From warmer, wetter winters to Ski Team, and just competed in the us, some of them will be on dis- who has worked on a variety of increasingly severe storms, wildlife World Cup Lauberhorn in Wen- play during the biggest athletic conservation projects, researching faces a variety of challenges from gen, Switzerland. GMVS graduate event in the world. I look forward zebras in Kenya, golden-winged a changing climate,” said Rogers. AJ Ginnis is a current U.S. Ski and to cheering on our Vermonters in warblers in New York, sage grouse “We’ll discuss how different species Snowboard team member. Graduate the upcoming weeks. and bald eagles in Wyoming, and might continue to respond to many See you on the mountain. grizzly bears in Montana. Rog- of these challenges and what conser- ers currently works in outreach vationists are doing to address them.” Article written by John Bleh, for the Vermont Fish & Wildlife The talk is free and open to the the communications manager at Department, connecting the pub- public. Donations are requested to Sugarbush Resort. lic with fish and wildlife through support an environmental education Check the Snow Report at program in the local school. www.VermontJournal.com CALL US to Clean, Tune, Install, Repair Your Oil or Propane Heating Systems 24/7 ADVERTISE WITH US Find out how much snow is on the slopes! ONLINE!

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(04/10/18 TFN-13) [email protected] (TFN) wood pellets excavating & bio bricks builders/contractors printing P&L EXCAVATING AND TRUCKING THE STOVE DEPOT, INC. PETER JORDAN CONSTRUCTION Stumps to stones and everything in between! LONDONDERRY DATA CENTER Prebuy on Pellets/Biobricks 802-747-9950 North Over 25 years of experience in all phases of con- Complete site work, foundations, septic systems, Scanning and laser printing. Scan bills, letters, Clarendon or 802-824-3677 Londonderry or struction. Framing, finish carpentry, custom show- driveway construction and maintenance, ponds documents, photos onto a disc. Move paper [email protected] to reserve yours ers and tile work, hardwood flooring, decks, roof- and drainage, land clearing and stumping, files to your computer, the cloud, or your phone. now! (07/24/18 TFN-26) ing and siding. Fully insured and registered with whole tree chipping, stonewalls, patios, walk- Securely scan any document. Get organized the State of Vermont. Lead Paint Certified. Locat- ways, firewood, and more! PO Box 993, Chester, digitally. Laser printing - photos, posters, flyers, full ed in Proctorsville. 802-226-8125 (02/20/18 TFN) VT, 802-875-2819. (05/01/18) color. Design services available. 802-379-1312, [email protected] (05/01/18) 6B | February 07, 2018 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper calendar LEGAL NOTICES to increase or decrease Jewelry Mosaic Class with relationships across lines of year. The cost includes your awakens and aligns our “10 9:30-11 a.m. You will be CLASSES & difficulty making this class Instructor, Laurie Marechaux faith. Sundays or Tuesdays for astrology chart wheel and bodies” consisting of the Soul encouraged to go at your WORKSHOPS accessible to all body types on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 10 five weeks beginning Sunday, a light vegetarian lunch. Body, 3 mental bodies and 6 own pace and listen to your and levels of fitness. There is a.m. – 3 p.m. at Artisans Feb. 11, and Tuesday, Feb. Workshop space is limited and energetic bodies. Reduce stress, body. Held at the Fullerton THURSDAY, FEB. 8- no requirement to stand for Marketplace, Rt. 103 South, 13. Sunday’s sessions begin at fills quickly so reserve early heal, awaken, strengthen, Inn, on the Chester Green. For SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The any length of time, everything in Chester. Your imagination 11:30 a.m. Tuesday’s sessions via phone at 802-875-1717 purify and spread mindfulness more information visit www. Springfield Town Library can be done while seated! and a bunch of junk or begin at noon. For Tuesday’s or email dreambarnhollow@ throughout your life as we buddhafulyoga.com or call will host a 6-week program If you have any questions, costume jewelry, trinkets, session, bring a bag lunch; gmail.com. practice ancient yoga. Sign 802-875-2868. TFN entitled “Move to Improve” please contact the Edgar May buttons and more are all you beverages and desserts will be up by Feb. 13 for either full on Thursdays, beginning Feb. Health and Recreation Center need to create a very pretty, provided. Fellowship Hall, First MONDAYS - 8-week or your choice 4-week THURSDAYS - 8, through March 14 from at 802-885-2568 or email retro, jewelry mosaic! Sign Congregational Church on the BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - The course. To sign up contact CHESTER, Vt. – Strength- 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Instructors [email protected] or up early, class is limited to 8 Common, Walpole. For more Bellows Falls Area Senior [email protected] or call/ building chair yoga class with from the Edgar May Health the Springfield Town Library students. For more information information call Ellie Shaw at Center Knit and Stitch group text 518-763-1490. Series Liz Eaton, 9:30-10:30 a.m., and Recreation Center will at 802-885-3108 or stlas@ contact 802-875-7400, 603-756-4866. meets Mondays at 9 a.m. They ends on April 10. Fullerton Inn, Main Street, go through exercises that vermontel.net www.103artisansmarketplace. can help you finish a project, Chester. This is a strength can easily be done at home com or [email protected]. MONDAY, FEB. 12- repair an item and even take WEDNESDAYS - building yoga class in the to elevate the heart rate, SATURDAY, FEB. 10 - PUTNEY, Vt. – Next Stage Arts on special projects. The group BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - The hatha tradition for anyone increase range of motion and CHESTER, Vt. – Learn to make SUNDAY, FEB. 11- Project continues its highly- is happy to donate “Knitted Bellows Falls Area Senior looking to build bone density, practice balance. Modifications a framed vintage jewelry SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Reiki I popular cooking class series, Knockers” to breast cancer Center Knit and Stitch group physical strength, flexibility and are made throughout class valentine in this Costume Basics Certification Class just in time for Valentine’s Day, survivors. Stop by and ask for meets Wednesdays at 9 a.m. endurance. Come as you are on Sunday, Feb. 11, 8:45 with “Chocolate Celebration”, Betty for more information. They can help you finish a and do what you can. Use a a.m. - 6 p.m., at Studio Time on Monday, Feb. 12, from Call: 802-463-3907. TFN project, repair an item and chair, yoga mat, or both! Drop TOWN OF ROCKINGHAM & Space, 59 Main St., in 6 – 9 p.m., at Next Stage in even take on special projects. in anytime or purchase a few PLANNING COMMISSION AND Springfield. Receive Reiki info Putney, taught by acclaimed SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – 9-10:30 The group is happy to donate classes at once. No experience DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD and practice. Manual, book, chef, Linda Stavely. Registration a.m. Playgroup at the “Knitted Knockers” to breast necessary. For details, contact Springfield Area Parent Child POSITIONS AVAILABLE & certificate included. There is is limited, tickets available at cancer survivors, stop by 802-875-2868, eaton. a fee for the workshop. Open nextstagearts.org. Learn all Center. Come to play and meet and ask for Betty for more [email protected] or www. The Selectboard of the Town of Rockingham, Vermont, here- to the general public. For more about chocolate including new friends. All parents with information. Call: 802-463- buddhafulyoga.com. TFN by gives notice that positions for the Planning Commission information contact Lauren how to melt chocolate, the young children are welcomed. 3907. TFN and Development Review Board are being solicited. The Potter, laurenpottervt@gmail. different kinds of chocolate Contact Celeste at 802-886- CHESTER, Vt. – Meditation 5242 or email at celestem@ BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Play class with Liz Eaton takes place Planning Commission is rewriting the Town Plan and will com, 802-591-0507, www. and when to use each as we vermontel.net. TFN Group at First Baptist Church on Thursday, 10:45-11:15 update the town’s land use regulations. The Development laurenpotterreikihealing.com make Chocolate Fallen Souffle Cake, Chocolate Espresso Pots of Bellows Falls/Rockingham a.m. at the Fullerton Inn, Main Review Board reviews and permits development and land TUESDAYS- SUNDAY, FEB. 11 & de Cream, salted caramels Recreation Center. 9:30 a.m. Street, Chester. Learn simple subdivision proposals. BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - River TUESDAY, FEB. 13- dipped in dark chocolate, -11 a.m. Come join the fun! yet profound meditation Voices Poetry meets every Any Rockingham resident interested in serving must for- WALPOLE, N.H. – The First Chocolate Cups, Hot Fudge Healthy snack served. Call techniques for beginners (all Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Flat Congregational Church Sauce, fruit dipped in different Molly 802-376-6204. TFN levels welcome). There is no ward a letter of interest to Charles Wise, Town Planner, P.O. Iron Exchange building on the UCC, Walpole, invites you chocolates, chocolate coated fee for this class; donations Box 370, Bellows Falls, VT 05101, or [email protected], Square. All poets welcome. CAVENDISH, Vt. –From 5:45 to join us for a 5-DVD series bacon, pretzels, and crackers. are appreciated. For details, no later than March 2, 2018. Discussion of all aspects of the to 6:45 p.m., there will be entitled “The Jesus Fatwah: The class will dine together, contact 802-875-2868, eaton. poem. 802-463-2204. TFN a Tai Chi beginners’ class at Please indicate if you wish to serve on the Planning Commis- Love your (Muslim) Neighbor and wine will be included. The [email protected] or www. DG Bodyworks, 7 Depot St. in sion or the Development Review Board. The Rockingham as Yourself.” Discussion will classes are held at Next Stage’s buddhafulyoga.com. TFN SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. - 9:30- Cavendish/Proctorsville, Vt., Planning Commission will consider applications and rec- follow each session. Learn recently completely renovated 11 a.m. Play Group at Saxtons next to the Post Office at the SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Edgar ommend new members for appointment by the Selectboard. about what Muslims believe, state-of-the art commercial River Elementary School. Come corner of Rte 131 and Depot May Open Play Group how they live out their faith, kitchen, 15 Kimball Hill, in We anticipate the new volunteers will start April 2018. on over for crafts, activities and St. There is a monthly tuition 10-11:30 a.m. at Studio and how we can all build Putney. to play! Call Molly 802-376- cost. To learn more about Momentum, 71 Main St. An SATURDAY, FEB. 17 - 6204. TFN the classes, please contact active playtime specifically Djemila at 802-490-0225, by designed for children aged CHESTER, Vt. – Join CHESTER, Vt. – Sign up NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS email: djem.translator@gmail. 6 months through 5 years! professional astrologer, Lisa by Feb. 13 for Kundalini Town of Rockingham com or check for updates on Free to member families. Verschoor as she explores 8-week Yoga Series entitled Shane O’Keefe Facebook: www.facebook. Call 802-885-2568 or info@ “Love in the Year of the Dog” at “Awakening to your 10 com/gemstaichi/. TFN myreccenter.org. TFN 7 Village Square, P.O. Box 370, Bellows Falls, VT 05101 Dream Barn Hollow in Chester, Bodies” begins Tuesday, on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 11 (802) 463-3964 Feb. 20 at Buddhaful Yoga, CHESTER, Vt. - Liza Eaton, WINDSOR, Vt. - Play Group a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a lively Fullerton Inn, 40 Common founder of Buddhaful Yoga, 9:30 - 11 a.m. Come and and informed discussion of Request for Release of Funds in Chester from 6 – 7:15 will be offering a Gentle enjoy an open gym, ball how recent planetary shifts On or about February 15, 2018 the Town of Rockingham will submit a request to the Ver- p.m. Liza Eaton, Certified Flow Kundalini Yoga class for games and sometimes even a will affect your love life this mont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (the Agency) to release the Com- KRI Kundalini Yoga Teacher beginners every Wednesday bounce house! Call Windsor munity Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and Commu- Recreation Center 802-674- nity Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383), the National Affordable Housing Act, as amended, 6783. TFN to undertake a project known as Former Robertson Paper Mill Site for the purpose of demol- ishing the existing structure and remediating the hazardous building materials and subsurface Health Care & Rehabilitation Services LUDLOW, Vt. – Okemo Valley TV offers “Train the Trainers” contamination at the site. The project is located at 21 Island Street, Bellows Falls, Vermont. of South Eastern Vermont The total estimated cost of the project is approximately $1.3 million and up to $200,000 in workshops on fourth Thursdays at no cost, 6-7 p.m. at the CDBG funding. A Community Mental Health Agency Okemo Valley TV studio, 37C Serving Windham and Windsor Counties Main St. in Ludlow. Everyone The site is enrolled in the Brownfields Reuse and Environmental Liability Limitation Act who wants to learn the “ticks (BRELLA) program, and will be receiving funds capitalized by a Brownfields Cleanup Grant and tricks” of TV-video from the USEPA, as well as through the Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund through the Agen- Hospital Diversion Program of HCRS and NFI VT production is welcome. Reserve cy. A Corrective Action Plan (CAP) and Corrective Action Feasibility Investigation (CAFI) SIGN ON BONUS a space at [email protected] or are in place and include management of contaminated soils at the site, limited soil removal, call 802-228-8808. TFN and installation of engineered barriers. Additional measures, including management of soils Located in Brattleboro, Vermont, the Hospital Diversion Program of HCRS and NFI is during remedial activities and the implementation of land use restrictions, are proposed to looking for a full-time mental health professionals to join our clinical team working with FRIDAYS - properly manage soils within the site both during and following the construction process. adolescents and families experiencing a psychiatric crisis. The HCRS and NFI Hospital Di- CHESTER, Vt. - Liza Eaton, A Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) plan also details planned asbestos abatement version Program is a short-term, inpatient facility working with adolescents in psychiatric founder of Buddhaful Yoga, will be offering new Strength activities. The Town of Rockingham has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) crisis. with the VT Division for Historic Preservation and concludes that the undertaking will have Building Vinyasa Yoga Class using optional weights on an adverse effect on the Robertson Paper Mill and establishes certain Stipulations to mitigate Program Coordinator Fridays from 9:30 – 11 a.m. the adverse effect. Stipulations include preparation of a historic structure report, measured The program coordinator is a multifaceted position to include: clinical case management, drawings, interpretive panels and wayfinding signage, and roadside historic marker. Build bone density, upper body supervision of residential counselors, coordination of referrals, administrative responsibil- strength as well as overall ities and program/building management. The ideal candidate will possess a master’s degree strength, endurance, resilience, The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 in counseling, social work or a related field and have significant experience working with flexibility & reduce stress. from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. An Environmental Review adolescents who have mental health and/or behavioral challenges. In addition, a candidate No experience necessary. At Record (ERR) that documents environmental determinations for this project is on file at the will be able to work well in crisis, be flexible and collaborative, function in a fast-paced Buddhaful Yoga, Fullerton Inn, municipal office of the Town of Rockingham at 7 Village Square, Bellows Falls, VTnd a may be environment, have the ability to navigate the system of care, and multi-task effectively. 40 The Common, Chester, VT examined or copied Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. For more information go to Shift Supervisor(s) www.buddhafulyoga.com, Public Comments Shift Supervisors provide supervision and support to youth, as well as provide a sense of email [email protected] or Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Town of safety and security. Shift Supervisors are also responsible for: taking lead in managing the call/text 518-763-1490. TFN Rockingham, Attn: Shane O’Keefe, Interim Municipal Manager, 7 Village Square, P.O. Box overall tone of the milieu, for attending to administrative aspects of the program including 370, Bellows Falls, VT. All comments received by February 14, 2018 will be considered by the the staff schedule, and for coordinating training for respite staff. Job requirements: Superior SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Fridays, Town of Rockingham prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. interpersonal skills and ability to function well in a team atmosphere a must. Bachelor’s 9-11 a.m. creative movement degree in psychology or related field required. Experience working in residential treatment activities and playgroup held in the gym of the Community Environmental Certification and/or with adolescents who have been impacted by trauma. The Town of Rockingham is certifying to the Agency that Shane O’Keefe, in his fficialo capac- Center. All parents with young children are welcome. Contact ity as Interim Municipal Manager, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if Awake Overnight & Relief Awake Overnight Residential Specialist(s) an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process Parks and Recreation Dept. at This position provides supervision and support to the youth during the sleeping hours, 802-885-2727. TFN and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The Agency’s approval of the certification completes client intakes after-hours and performs administrative duties. The ideal candidate satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Town would have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, superior interpersonal skills, and expe- SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Free Open of Rockingham to use CDBG funds. rience working with adolescents struggling with emotional/behavioral difficulties. These Art Nights, second Fridays positions are 30 hours a week and per diems (Thursday, Friday and Saturday overnights). from 7 p.m., open to people of Objections to Release of Funds all ages. Try something new, The Agency will accept objections to its release of funds and the Town of Rockingham’s Residential Specialist(s) and Relief Residential Specialists – Day and Evening Shifts make mistakes, learn, and certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual This position provides supervision and support to the youth during the day, completes cli- try again at the Art Gym on receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) ent intakes and performs administrative duties. The ideal candidate would have a bachelor’s 62 Clinton Street, Springfield. the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer, Shane O’Keefe; (b) the Town has degree in a related field, superior interpersonal skills, and experience working with adoles- Visit www.facebook.com/ omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR cents struggling with emotional/behavioral difficulties. These positions are 40 hours a week springfieldartgym/. TFN part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have com- and per diems. mitted funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before SATURDAYS - approval of a release of funds by the Agency; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Edgar HCRS is proud to offer one of the best benefits packages in the area. Our benefit package, May Open Play Group 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the coupled with competitive salaries, allows us to attract and retain the best staff you may ever standpoint of environmental quality. 10-11:30 a.m. at Studio work with. The high caliber of our staff creates an environment of excellence; making HCRS Momentum, 71 Main St. An a great place to work and helping us make a positive difference in our community. active playtime specifically Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 designed for children aged CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the Attn: Environmental Officer, Agency Please send resume and letter of interest via our WEBSITE at www.hcrs.org, by fax to 6 months through 5 years! of Commerce and Community Development, One National Life Drive, Davis Building, 6th 802-886-4530, or by mail to: Free to member families. Floor, Montpelier, Vermont 05620. Potential objectors should contact the Agency to verify the HCRS - Attn: Human Resources, 390 River Street, Springfield, VT 05156 Call 802-885-2568 or info@ actual last date of the objection period. Equal Opportunity Employer myreccenter.org. TFN The Vermont Journal/The Shopper February 07, 2018 | 7B AUTOMOTIVE calendar Fairground Rd. Contact Terri at Artists Group meets at 10:30 at St Mary’s Nolin- Murray week is available by calling communities face as our Feb. 9 through Sunday, Feb. CLASSES springfieldcommunitychorus@ a.m. in the community center Center on Pleasant St. in 802-463-3907. The Bellows society moves away from local, 11. This is a jam-packed CONT. gmail.com or call Barbara room (under library) and sets Springfield. Serving from 5 Falls Area Senior Center is sustainable farming. Discussion weekend full of activities at 802-886-1777. www. up a still life. The sessions are to 7 p.m. Menu includes fried located at 18 Tuttle St. We are will follow to address local for the whole family. For WEEKLY – springfieldcommunitychorus. open to all and free of charge. or baked haddock, baked wheelchair accessible with challenges. Free admission more information visit www. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Come swim org. TFN All that is needed is pen and potato or french fries, coleslaw plenty of parking. TFN with donations accepted for springfieldvipparksandrec. with a great group of adults paper. TFN and dessert. Fee required. the Cavendish Fire Dept. com or Facebook at in our masters swim group at QUECHEE, Vt. - Valley Stamp Fundraiser sponsored by St. emergency shelter initiative. For www.facebook.com/ the Edgar May Center. The Club meets second Mondays SUNDAYS - Mary’s Social Functions to EVENTS more information and to view SpringfieldWinterCarnival/ group meets on Mondays at at the Quechee library located SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Benefit St Mary’s Parish. Take- THURSDAY, FEB. 8 - the trailer, visit: http://www. 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 at 1957 Main St. For more Catamount Composite SATURDAY, FEB. 10 - outs are available. For more WINDSOR, Vt. – Free tax lookandseefilm.com a.m. The group is comprised information contact John Lutz Squadron of the Civil Air PUTNEY, Vt. – The New Next information call 802-885- preparation assistance of a wide range of abilities at 802-728-6212. TFN Patrol meets at 3:30-6:30 FRI - SUN, FEB. 9 -11 - Stage Arts presents a Winter 4375 or email mikeknoras@ through the Volunteer including new swimmers. Call p.m. most Sundays at SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Enjoy the Dance Party on Saturday, Feb. vermontel.net Income Tax Assistance (VITA) 802-885-2568 or visit www. CHESTER, Vt. - Please join the Squadron Headquarters, 13 Springfield Winter Carnival 10 at 7:30 p.m. featuring Program offered by SEVCA myreccenter.org. TFN Chester Senior Citizens Club Airport Road, N. Springfield. TUESDAY, FEB. 20- happening at Crown Point the Beehive Queen, Christine in collaboration with Granite for their monthly luncheon Membership is open to ages PERKINSVILLE, Vt. – Join us for Country Club from Friday, Ohlman & Rebel Montez. Next United Way for area residents SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Youth swim meeting, third Mondays at 12 and up. Call Commander our monthly potluck and aging with household income up to lessons are offered on Saturday 11:30 a.m. at the Chester Capt. Tom Williams at 802- program on Tuesday, Feb. $54,000. Appointments are and Sunday mornings and Congregational Church on 558-5571, Twilliams@vtcap. 20, at noon in the Perkinsville available every other Thursday Career Opportunity in the Growing “Green” Tuesday afternoons. Current Main Street. Enjoy lunch, jokes org. TFN Community Church vestry on from Feb. 8 through April Economy - Weatherization Crew Technician classes available including and funny stories, and possibly Rt. 106. A newly formed town 12 from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 our Parent and Toddler class Bingo. Just bring your place committee will do a program p.m. at the Windsor Resource Join SEVCA’s Weatherization Team for a career in Energy in our warm water therapy setting, if possible a dish to COMMUNITY on aging and staying in one’s Connection Center at 1 Conservation, installing energy-saving measures in homes pool as well as levels 1, 2, share, and a friend. If you own home. They will ask those Railroad Ave. in Windsor. Call and 3. Our adult swim lessons need a ride, just call Georgia MEALS attending to fill out a brief of low-income residents. Full-time, 4-day week, $15/hour 866-444-4211 to schedule. are on Thursday mornings 802-875-6242. TFN TUESDAY, FEB. 13- questionnaire. Bring a hot dish, or more to start based on qualifications; excellent benefits; and feature three levels: CHESTER, Vt. – The St. Luke’s salad or dessert. Paper goods, chance for advancement. TUESDAYS- FRIDAY, FEB. 9 - Stroke Development, Stroke Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras) utensils and beverages will be Requires dependability, problem-solving skills, driver’s LUDLOW, Vt. – Ludlow Rotary CAVENDISH, Vt. - The Improvement, and Stroke Pancake Supper is Tuesday, provided. Contact Lorraine license & good driving record. Construction experience Club meets every Tuesday and Cavendish Baptist Church is Refinement. We also offer a Feb. 13, beginning at 5:30 Zigman 802-263-5245 or helpful but will train. EEO/AA employer. Women, minori- is hosted by DJ’s Restaurant, hosting a screening of the special class, Swimming for the p.m. in Willard Hall at 313 email [email protected]. ties and veterans encouraged to apply. 146 Main St. from 12:15 award-winning Sundance Petrified, by appointment call Main Street in Chester. Go to www.sevca.org/Employment or call 802-722-4575 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Enter via documentary “Look and See,” 802-885-2568 or visit www. Mardi Gras is French for WEEKDAYS- for job description and application form. Scan & email as side door opposite bank a cinematic portrait of writer, myreccenter.org. TFN “Fat Tuesday,” referring to BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The attachment to [email protected], or mail or bring to drive-through. Visit www. farmer, and activist Wendell the practice of the last night Bellows Falls Area Senior SEVCA, 91 Buck Dr., Westminster, VT 05158, by Feb. 16th. REGION - Bone Builders to ludlowrotary.com or contact Berry, on Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. The of eating richer, fatty foods Center serves lunch 11:30 combat osteoporosis. Free club President, Tesha Buss at film examines the challenges before the ritual fasting of a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Monday and open to 55+. Call 802- [email protected]. TFN Lent begins. Enjoy pancakes, through Friday to area seniors. 674-4547. Monday and The Senior Meals menu for the Wednesday: Brownsville THURSDAYS – sausage patties and fruit Town Hall 9 -10 a.m.; Martin CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – The salad. The event is free but Memorial Hall in Ascutney 10- Charlestown Rotary Club meets there will be baskets on each at the Charlestown Town Hall table for a free will offering to EVENTS ONLINE 11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday: Cavendish Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. on Summer Street. benefit Episcopal Relief and 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Tuesday For more information email Development. Come bring your VermontJournal.com and Thursday: Andover [email protected]. TFN friends. Yesterday& Today Community Church 3 – 4 p.m. FRIDAY, FEB. 16- Click “Add Your Event” 2018 TFN RUTLAND, Vt. – Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – ST. in the black navigation bar at from 7-10:30 p.m. at the Mary`s Annual Fish Fry begins the very top of the page. CLUBS Godnick Center in Rutland, Vt. Friday. Feb. 16 and continues Snacks provided. Come join for every Friday until March 30 MONDAYS – a fun evening. More info call SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Springfield 802-228-6276. TFN Community Chorus rehearsals SUBSTITUTE STAFF are on Monday evenings SATURDAYS – NEEDED IN OUR at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – Still life Universalist Church on 21 drawing. The Mount Holly LOCAL SCHOOLS!

The schools in the Two Rivers Supervisory Union (Mount TOWN OF LUDLOW, VERMONT Holly Elementary, Ludlow Elementary, Cavendish Town POSITION AVAILABLE Elementary, Black River High School and Green Mountain PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR Union High School) are looking for great people to work with our staff in our schools! Have fun, support our local The Town of Ludlow invites applications for the position of children and earn a little money. Be a Substitute! We pay Parks & Recreation Director. This is a full-time position with full day and ½ day rates. competitive wage and municipal benefits package. Recrea- You must be at least 18 years old, Background check will be tion Director will oversee the recreation programs for youth required. $75 for a 2x3 B&W Ad Send a letter of interest with a resume and we will send Call Today to and adults and coordinate the community center scheduling Deadline is Feb. 22 for the Feb. 28 Edition and activities. Successful candidate must be a team player, you an application packet, or stop in on Wednesdays to Reserve your Spot pick one up. You are required to provide ID and proof of organized and able to communicate effectively in written at 802-228-3660 PO Box 228 • Ludlow, VT and oral form. Must possess a valid VT driver’s license and employment eligibility when you apply. 802-228-3660 • [email protected] be able to operate outdoor maintenance equipment, prepare Bob – [email protected] fields for events and work in all weather conditions. Must be Two Rivers Supervisory Union Vince – 609 VT Route 103S (on the Fletcher Farm Campus) [email protected] available weekends, holidays and some evenings. Computer Tom – [email protected] experience is required. Ludlow, VT 05149 Send resume with three references to the Municipal Manager, www.trsu.org Town of Ludlow, PO Box 359, Ludlow, VT, 05149. The Town 802-875-3365 of Ludlow is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 802-875-6438 (fax)

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your loyalty to a friend in a tough situation earns you respect from peo- ple you care about. Those who criti- cize you don’t understand what friend- ship is all about. SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem- ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Stop ber 21) Your strong work ethic is being the wool-gathering Lamb, and rewarded with the kind of challenging start turning that dream project into opportunity you love to tackle. Now, reality. You have the ideas, the drive go ahead and celebrate with family and the charisma to persuade others to and/or close friends. follow your lead. So do it. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) to December 21) A legal matter you You’ve scored some big successes. thought had been finally resolved But remember that all hardworking could require a second look. But don’t Ferdinands and Ferdinandas need make any moves without consulting some time to restore their energies and your lawyer. refresh their spirits. CAPRICORN (December 22 to GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’re January 19) Taking charge is what gaining a stronger mental image of you like to do, and since you do it so what you’re trying to achieve. Now well, expect to be asked to lead a spe- look for the facts that will help get this cial group. This could open an exciting to develop from a concept into a solid new vista for you. proposal. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Some AQUARIUS (January 20 to Feb- of you eager-to-please Moon Children ruary 18) An important matter might might want to delay some decisions until wind up being entrusted to you for midweek, when you can again think handling. The responsibility is heavy, more with your head than your heart. but you’ll have support from people LEO (July 23 to August 22) A able and eager to help. new business venture seems to offer PISCES (February 19 to March 20) everything you’ve been looking for. A spouse or partner might make an But be careful that that rosy picture important, even life-changing, sug- doesn’t betray traces of red ink under gestion. Consider it carefully. It could the surface. hold some of the answers you’ve both VIRGO (August 23 to September been looking for. 22) A volatile situation needs the kind BORN THIS WEEK: You always of thoughtful and considerate care try to do the right thing, and for the you can provide right now. There’ll right reasons. No wonder people have be plenty of time later to analyze what come to depend on you. might have gone wrong. © 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. TAKE A BREAK! TAKE 8B | February 07, 2018 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper calendar PET OF THE WEEK ages are invited to participate. schedule. p.m. at the Dutton Gym in 591-4290 or you can call the Children (and their grown-ups located in Weston, Vt. at 24 EVENTS CONT. This is a great event for singles Leland & Gray, there will hall at 802-875-1051. TFN too) are invited to join us at Lawrence Hill Rd. For more SAT., FEB. 10 CONT. - and families to create custom TUESDAY, FEB. 13- be a “Community Dialogue the Library for a morning of information, call 802-824- Stage is situated right in cards for your loved ones. Light WESTMINSTER, Vt. – Free on Police Coverage & Law SATURDAYS- creativity. The program is free 4307. Putney’s village center at 15 refreshments will be available. tax preparation assistance Enforcement in Townshend”. BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Internet of charge and appropriate for Kimball Hill, Putney Vt. Come For more info call 802-886- through the Volunteer People who live and work in and jazz jam Saturday at the children of all ages. For more WEDNESDAYS – and see the great new space, 8107. Income Tax Assistance (VITA) the Townshend community Flat Iron Exchange, located in information contact the Library SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - What and rock out to original music Program offered by SEVCA are encouraged to join your the square. No cover charge, at 802-824-3371. do you think about creating in a venue that was designed SUNDAY, FEB. 10 - in collaboration with Granite neighbors and colleagues just a tip jar to listen to some a machine -or contraption by artists for artists. For more PUTNEY, Vt. – Join us upstairs United Way for area residents for a moderated community great jazz music. Enjoy a TUESDAY, FEB. 13 – or invention or device or information or to purchase at the Putney General Store with household income up conversation designed to coffee and relax. 5-7 p.m. TFN LUDLOW, Vt. – The Fletcher apparatus - that uses a chain advance tickets visit www. to read the NY Times and to $54,000. Appointments discuss what needs may exist Memorial Library is hosting a reaction to accomplish a SUNDAYS– nextstagearts.org or call 802- socialize on Sunday Feb. are available every Tuesday for ongoing law enforcement book discussion and a movie very simple task in a very PUTNEY, Vt. – Dinner and a 387-0102. The snow date for 11 from 10 a.m.– noon. from now through April 10 and policing support in this screening of “One Day in the complicated manner? Former movie every fourth Sunday, this show is Feb. 11. Beverages and snacks can be from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. at region. Law enforcement Life of Ivan Denisovich,” on Springfield High School physics 5:30 p.m. At each event, the purchased downstairs and the SEVCA Office at 91 Buck members will be on hand to Tuesday, Feb. 13 at noon. teacher and energy educator chefs at the Gleanery will PERU, Vt. – Snowshoe with brought up to enjoy while Drive, in Westminster. Call answer questions. This event is This is the first published Julian Leon will guide us in serve a special menu in time the Green Mountain Club reading the Times with others. 800-464-9951 to schedule. co-sponsored by Community novel of controversial Nobel building this machine! This for diners to make it to the Manchester Section on the Putney Cares will provide Hope & Action, Grace Cottage Prize winning Russian author program runs from 4 to 6 p.m. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14 - hosted 7 p.m. film screening Catamount Trail on Saturday copies of the NY Times to Hospital and West River Valley and Cavendish, Vt. resident, at Springfield Town Library, SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – On around the corner at the newly Feb. 10, 2018. Meet at the share. For more information Thrives. Coffee and cookies Alexander Solzhenitsyn. Our 43 Main St., Springfield, Vt. Wednesday, Feb. 14 from renovated Next Stage. For Catamount Trail parking lot contact Putney Cares at will be served. For More special presenter will be Margo through Feb. 14. Geared 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., VINE pricing or reservations call on South Rd. in Peru at 9:30 802-387-5593 or email information contact Steve Caulfield, Cavendish resident, for youth grades 6 and up! Sanctuary staff, supporters, 802-387-3052. Limited seating a.m. Carpool to park at the [email protected] Tavella at 802-365-4700. historian and local author of Call Michelle at the library end of Upper French Hollow and volunteers will gather available. 15 Kimball Hill Rd. “Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn: The for more information and Rd. Snowshoe north on the CT MONDAY, FEB. 12 - at the Springfield Unitarian PERU, Vt. – Snowshoe with TFN Writer Who Changed History.” to sign up: 802-885-3108. 3.7 miles with several hundred WHITE RIVER JCT, Vt. – Free Universalist Church, 21 the Green Mountain Club Snacks are provided. It’s Complicated (but Simple) feet of elevation change. Bring tax preparation assistance Fairgrounds Rd. Springfield, Manchester Section on the is funded by Friends of the extra clothing, snacks, lunch, through the Volunteer to write cards and letters to Catamount Trail on Thursday FARMERS’ MONDAYS – Springfield Town Library, and is and fluids. RSVP required. Income Tax Assistance (VITA) imprisoned activists and to Feb. 15, 2018. Meet at 9:30 MARKETS CHESTER, Vt – Children of all free and open to the public! Contact Marge Fish at 802- Program offered by SEVCA people who have become a.m. at FR 10, carpool to start ages are invited to join the 384-3654 or marge.fish@ in collaboration with Granite vegan while incarcerated. The snowshoeing from Hapgood FRIDAYS- LEGO Club at the Whiting WESTON, Vt. - Come and gmail.com United Way for area residents public is warmly welcomed Pond Rd north to FR 10 on the WESTON, Vt. – Weston Library in Chester. We will enjoy a story hour with friends with household income up to to join us for vegan treats Catamount Trail. Snowshoe 3.1 Winter Farmer’s Market at provide the LEGOs and at the Wilder Memorial Library, SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Make your $54,000. Appointments are as we send some sweetness miles with about 500 feet of the Walker Farm Playhouse. DUPLOs and you supply the Lawrence Hill Road in Weston! own Valentines Saturday Feb. available every Monday from to incarcerated people on elevation variation. Bring extra Friday hours are from 3 p.m. - imagination. The program 11 a.m. - noon. Call ahead to 10 at the North Springfield Feb. 12 through April 9 from Valentine’s Day. layers, snacks and fluids. RSVP 6:30 p.m. Your favorite dairy, is on Mondays from 3:30 to check, 802-824-4307. TFN Baptist Church, 69 Main St., 10:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at St. requested. RSVP required. eggs, cheese, meat and bread 4:30 p.m. Thanks to the Rotary THURSDAY, FEB. 15 - BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - N. Springfield from 1 to 3 p.m. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 749 Contact Marge Fish at 802- vendors will be on hand as well Club of Chester for helping TOWNSHEND, Vt. – On Rockingham Library hosts A wide assortment of supplies Hartford Ave in White River 384-3654 or marge.fish@ as prepared foods, artisans us with a generous donation Thursday, Feb. 15, 5 - 7 a series of six films by and is provided for free and all Jct. Call 866-444-4211 to gmail.com and crafts people. Come and for this program. For further support by purchasing local information contact 802-875- about women for everyone, SATURDAY, FEB. 17 - and fresh! Lots of fun and real 2277, www.whitinglibrary.org, sponsored by the Women’s WINDSOR, Vt. – Come to close to home. Shop and enjoy or on Facebook. TFN Freedom Center on the second sing, play, read, or just listen local! Wednesday of each month pet of the week at our Open Mic Coffeehouse TUESDAYS – through February. These events at Old South Church in CHARLESTOWN, N.H. - Story are free and open to the Windsor on Saturday, Feb. LIBRARIES time for toddlers and Pre-K at public. For more information, Hi! My name is Marty, and I’m a 2-year-old neu- the Silsby Free Library from go to rockinghamlibrary.org, 17 at 7 p.m. Donations and THURSDAY, FEB. 8 - tered male mixed breed dog. This isn’t my first 10:30 a.m. Children and call 802-463-4270 or stop by offerings of baked goods SPRINGFIELD, Vt - The time at Lucy Mackenzie; I was recently adopted parents are invited for stories, the library at 65 Westminster are gratefully accepted. This Springfield Town Library is and returned. I got in to a little tussle with a dog songs and finger plays. Session St., Bellows Falls, 10 a.m. – 7 is a family-friendly event, starting a new book club, each in my neighborhood and my human needed me to includes playtime, an activity p.m. on Monday, Tuesday & and all are welcome! View month choosing a challenge get along with all dogs at all times. So, back here and a story time. Free and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 5:30 the event on our Facebook from the library’s free Take the I came. My human friends are helping me adjust open to all. TFN p.m. on Thursday & Friday and and, in the meantime, we’re working on my pa- page, www.facebook.com/ Library Challenge in 2018 OldSouthChurchWindsor, and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday. tience and obedience. I’m getting better at walking calendar. For the month of SPRINGFIELD, Vt.– Springfield let us know if we’ll be seeing on a leash with every walk I take, and my ability February, the challenge will Town Library story time, 43 LUDLOW, Vt. – Weekly toddler you! For more information call to wait is definitely improving. I like to explore and be to read any romance book Main St., 10 a.m. Free and and pre-school story time play, and I really like to be around people. The vet- 802-674-5087. or any book with the color red open to the public with stories, with a weekly theme, music, erinarian that takes care of me realized that one of WEDNESDAYS – in the title. Stop by the library songs, and activities for the and activity. 10:30-11:30 the reasons I had such itchy and rashy skin when I to choose from our display or CHARLESTOWN, N.H.– youngest readers. For more a.m. at the Fletcher Memorial arrived was because of some food allergies, so I eat read one of your own. Join us a special diet that the humans can tell you all about. Weekly bingo at the information, call the library at Library. Best suited for ages for the discussion on Thursday, I’m a really nice dog that really just needs a chance. Charlestown Memorial VFW 802-885-3108. TFN 5 and younger. Call Sacha February 8, at 5:30 pm. This If you’ve been looking for a new canine companion, Post 8497, 365 Lovers Lane at 802-228-3517 or email book group is free and open ROCKINGHAM, Vt. - Crafts, stop in and meet me today! Rd. Early Birds at 5 p.m., [email protected] to to the public. To sign up, or for Stories and Play Time toddlers Regular Games at 6:30 p.m. register for programs. TFN more information, contact the and preschoolers. Enjoy stories, Lucy McKenzie Humane Society | 4832 VT Route 44, West Windsor Vt. library at 885-3108 or stlas@ songs, crafts, and activities. WINDSOR, Vt. - Preschool 802-484-5829 | www.lucymac.org THURSDAYS – vermontel.net. Rockingham Free Public Library and Toddler Storytime every Tuesday through Saturday, noon-4 p.m. LUDLOW, Vt. – Gypsy Reel plays regularly at The Killarney, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Contact Wednesday from 10:30- Serving the towns of Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish, Chester, Grafton, Londonderry, Ludlow, SATURDAY, FEB. 10 - Springfield, Weathersfield, Weston and Windsor in Ludlow. Music always begins 463-4270. TFN 11:30 a.m. Windsor Public LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The at 6:30 p.m. and continues Library, 43 State Street. Each South Londonderry Free WESTON, Vt. – Join us at until 8:30 p.m. or later. Fine week features a theme, music Library is celebrating the the library for an informal ale, good pub food, and great stories and a craft. www. coming of Valentine’s Day with gathering to work on knitting music in the traditional Irish windsorlibrary.org. 802-674- a special workshop for children projects or other handiwork. style. TFN 2556. TFN Are you up for a Visit? on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 10:30 Share with others, give and GASSETTS, Vt. - Bingo will be a.m. There is nothing so special receive encouragement, LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Join held every Thursday night at as a handmade valentine, and and help solve problems. world traveler Carol Barclay Check out our the Gassetts Grange. Starts at art teacher Casey Junker Bailey Rumor has it, there may for “Sit and Knit” at the South 6:30 p.m., doors open at 5 has collected lovely fabric, even be chocolate. This is an Londonderry Free Library, 15 p.m. Supper, raffle and 50/50 lace, calligraphy, and hand ongoing event until Feb. 27, Old School Street in South Eat & Stay Guide online! tickets are on sale. Come and decorated papers for making on Tuesdays from 2 – 4 p.m. Londonderry, on Wednesday join in. Call Donna at 802- beautiful gallery style cards. Wilder Memorial Library is evenings from 7 - 9 p.m. Carol is an extremely patient instructor and is always Ask creating a beautiful, intricate about something out of yarn. Come our Guaranteed on over, all are welcome! TFN Credit Approval P&M Auto Sales THURSDAYS- Bankruptcy • Bad Credit BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Join First Time • Divorce Quality Used Cars and Trucks the genealogy group at Rockingham Free Public Library every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.- Specials of the Week 12:30 p.m. when genealogy 2012 Subara Impreza enthusiast Wayne Blanchard 2011 Ford Escape XLT takes you on a quest to AWD AWD discover your family roots. If 6 Cylinder 4 Cylinder you own a laptop, please bring Auto Auto it along. Many free databases Fully Loaded are available at the library. Beginners and seasoned genealogists are welcome. 2012 Subaru Outback 2011 Jeep Liberty Free and open to the public. Station Wagen AWD For details, call 802-463- AWD Auto 4270, email programming@ 4 Cylinder 4 Cylinder rockinghamlibrary.org or go to Leather Fully Loaded www.rockinghamlibrary.org. Sun Roof TFN

CAVENDISH, Vt. – Sit & Knit at Offer Expires 02/28/18 Cavendish Fletcher Community $ Library on Thursday evenings 20 from 5 – 7 p.m. Sit and Knit or Crochet, or do any fiber art Oil Change up to 5-quarts of your choice. Light snacks Filter & Lube Doesn’t Include Synthetic Oil will be provided. There is no charge. TFN 280 River Street • Springfield, VT • Tel: 802-885-4963 • 802-885-6200 FRIDAYS- VermontJournal/area-guide CHESTER, Vt. – Story time at Whiting Library from 10:30- The Vermont Journal/The Shopper February 07, 2018 | 9B AUTOMOTIVE calendar opportunities and challenges next to the Londonderry Post To join call 802-975-0435 or Support, empathy, sharing, around mental health issues. 2018 on the third Thursday at LIBRARIES regardless of diagnostics. Office at 5:30 p.m. every email shiri@fitwoman.com. education, confidentiality, peer- The group is free and open to 6:30 p.m. at 2520 Route 106 CONT. HCRS, CRT Room, 390 River Wednesday. TFN led. Contact TwinStateDSG@ the public. Call Diana Slade at in Perkinsville. Please come join St. Meets every Monday from ASCUTNEY, Vt. - Twin State gmail.com or 641-715-3900 802-289-1982. TFN us. New local phone number is FRIDAYS CONT. - 1-2 p.m. Info: call 800-639- LUDLOW, Vt. – Eating Depression Support Group (ext. 650055#). TFN 802-795-0098. This is a voice 11:30 a.m. Come and listen to 6480 or visit www.namivt.org. behavior support group meets meets on the third Wednesday SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - TOPS (Take mail line. Updates regarding a story every Friday with your Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the at Martin Memorial Hall, THURSDAYS – Off Pounds Sensibly) at Huber meetings will be posted during children. Call 802-875-2277. BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Women’s Center for Binge and Lower Level (Handicapped- SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Mental Building, 80 Main St. Weigh- bad weather. Messages will Overeaters Anonymous Emotional Eating on 70 Main accessible), 5259 Route 5, health peer support group, in starts at 8 a.m. and the be checked daily. Remaining BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Meeting from 7-8 p.m., 44 St. This free group is intended Ascutney, (near Exit 8 off I-91) 2-3:30 p.m. at the First meeting begins at 9 a.m. Dates: March 22, May 17, Minecraft Club at the School St., Bellows Falls. Please to help you understand your at 6:30 p.m. Do you know or Congregational Church, 77 July 19, Sept. 20 - the one Rockingham Free Public PERKINSVILLE, Vt. – Twin State call 802-376-3507. TFN eating and/or weight-related think you may be depressed? Main St. The group’s goal exception will be in November Library every Friday from 3:30 Depression Support Group struggles. The group is led Have a friend or family will be to provide a safe and - that date to be announced. p.m. - 4:30 p.m. A limited TUESDAYS- by trained therapists who member who has depression? healthy environment for people Board of Directors will now number of library computers LUDLOW, Vt. – Co-Dependents specialize in eating behavior. Then this group is for you! to give and receive support meet every other month in HHHHHH are available. Registration is Anonymous meets on recommended if you will need Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in to use a library computer. If the basement of the Fletcher you are joining the club with Memorial Library, 88 Main St. your own laptop and Minecraft in Ludlow. Find out more about View our Complete Inventory of account, you do not need to CoDA at coda.org. For more sign up. TFN information regarding this meeting, contact Sarah E. at New & Used Cars & Trucks at www.BensonsChevy.com BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Bellows [email protected]. Falls Area Senior Center Book Club, in partnership with WINDSOR, Vt. – Cedar Hill the Rockingham Free Public Alzheimer’s caregiver support 2013 FORD F-150 REG CAB 2013 CHEVY MALIBU ECO 2016 DODGE RAM 1500 Library, 65 Westminster St., group. 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