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Independently Owned & Locally Operated JULY 11, 2018 | WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM VOLUME 57, ISSUE 07 Saxtons River celebrates the arts at Fourth of July festivities BY BETSY THURSTON Mike is on the Rockingham Conser- Westminster; and the Furgat fam- The highly anticipated Firefighters The Shopper vation Commission. ily’s tractor pull float, which was Water Polo commenced, and musi- The Bellows Falls American Le- dedicated in memory of Linda Fur- cal acts took the stage while folks SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. - The gion Post 37 led the parade, closely gat. Fire trucks from Saxtons River, from all over New England enjoyed Fourth of July Parade in Saxtons followed by the Hills Band Wagon Westminster, Rockingham, Bellows food and activities from area farms, River was well attended despite the and BF Community Bike Project. Falls, and North Walpole brought businesses, schools, and nonprofits. sweltering heat. The annual 5K had The Morris Dancers from Brattle- up the rear with sirens. Holly from Rockingham won the pie 106 runners, ranging from ages 6 boro wore wooden-soled ironshod Brad Robinson sang “God Bless contest with her key lime blueberry. to 76. The winner of the race was clogs and danced clad in costume America” and “The Star Spangled Congratulations to Leroy and Hei- resident Jamie Moore, and the first while swirling lings, which are tubes Banner” to begin the post parade di who got engaged with a surprise woman across the finish line was of cotton wool, as they have for the celebration. Float prizes were award- proposal at the bandstand. Caroline Shannon of Cambridge, last 20 years in this parade. Other ed to Springfield’s Cub Scout Pack Festivities continued at the Rec- Mass. floats featured Kurn Hattin summer 258 for Best Children’s Float. Most reation Center with a barbecue This year’s parade was sponsored camp; Main Street Arts horse made Humorous went to Pleasant Valley and live music. Bayou X headlined, by the Savings Bank of Walpole and of driftwood to introduce their next Hockey, and the MSA String Band featuring New Orleans native Pete the Village Square Booksellers. The show “Equus;” High Meadow Farm won Best Musical. The Best Over- and Linda Simoneau who recently Grand Marshalls were Margo and of Westminster West, handing out all float award went to newcomers played at Roots on the River festival Mike Ghia. Margo was the former basil plants; Lawrence Farm with a Friends for Change with their trau- in June. The festivities ended with a director of Main Street Arts and 1946 Farmall; Long View Forest of ma llama. spectacular fireworks display. Folks beat the heat with Firefighters Water Polo. PHOTO BY BETSY THURSTON Friends For Change empowers the youth BY JOE MILLIKEN service professionals, where they are at, on a devel- We also collaborate with the Greater empowers and inspires youth to live The Shopper Friends of Change has opmental level,” Galandak-Co- Falls Restorative Justice Center, the healthy happy lives.” built a mission that is chran said. “We build an envi- BF Community Bike Project, and Yes, in this program, the kids re- BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - At the end designed to serve our ronment where young people Our Place Drop-in Center.” ally are free to play and express of the school year in 2016, the Boys community specifi- are seen not as passive recipi- In 2017 Friends for Change re- themselves based on the democratic and Girls Club of Bellows Falls lost cally.” ents but as active creators, and ceived the Vermont Community values of meaningful participation, funding from its parent organiza- The mission was all members have an equal say Foundation Small and Inspiring personal goals, and equality for tion, creating a void in the commu- and is to support and and are part of the decision- grant. This, in combination with the all. All activities are optional and nity with no reliable place for free nurture the personal making process.” grant and funds raised by youth led non-coercive, creating an equitable after school care and supervision for and social wellness After the closing of BGC, fundraisers, enabled them to host an community where all decisions are children. This is when Friends for of school-aged youth Friends For Change created a AmeriCorps member through the made by consensus. In all activities, Change - a youth program created (from age 8) in the board of advisors, obtained a Vermont Youth Development Corps. they ensure safety and encourage a for kids and by kids - stepped up and Bellows Falls and sur- rent free, youth-friendly space, Additionally, Youth Services Inc. trustworthy and transparent envi- made a difference, realizing the huge rounding area. Friends developed a fundraising pro- of Brattleboro agreed to provide su- ronment that provides and cultivates hole left behind but also recognizing for Change offers a gram, created relationships with pervision and fiscal management of creativity, imagination, and social, the opportunity to create something democratically-run existing organizations, created the AmeriCorps member. Friends emotional, and cognitive skills. This new and improved. operation and play- training opportunities for youth for Change is also in the process implementation of restorative justice “Our new group has the unique based after school and volunteers, and regularly of strengthening their relationship practices creates empowerment and advantage of forming a club than can and summer program attended monthly outreach with Youth Services, with the hope equality for all. build upon years of past successes, where children don’t events. of becoming a program of the much To learn more about the Friends but also learn from the failures of just play but learn how “We work closely with sev- larger organization. “We invite local for Change youth program, please the previous BGC,” Director Hailee to help build a better Local youth create Friends for Change program. eral local organizations includ- artists and skilled professionals to be visit their Facebook page at www. Galandak-Cochran said in a recent community to live in. PHOTO PROVIDED ing Greater Falls Connections, involved,” Galandak-Cochran added, facebook.com/friends4change or interview. “Working with youth, “We wanted to cre- the prevention coalition based “and partner with existing organiza- email the director at haileegce@ compassionate adults and social ate a space that is trauma informed, compassionate and meets children out of Parks Place in Bellows Falls. tions to create a diverse program that gmail.com. Spencer Hollow Schoolhouse celebrates new life on the Fourth of July

BY KAREN ENGDAHL 1781 until 1926. Youngsters from a violinist, maybe someone on the to the open classroom he noted the The Shopper first to eighth grade shared the same banjo, and a square-dance caller as- newly restored plaster walls, the lath one room and the same teacher dur- sembled at the front of the room as ceiling, and a fresh coat of paint. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Accord- ing their early school days. the local dancers “made the floor- Whitney, who grew up on a farm ing to Don Whitney, local historian The schoolroom has remained es- boards jump.” not far from the schoolhouse, re- and lifelong resident of Springfield, sentially unchanged over the years, Over the years, members of the galed old friends and drop-in visitors the Spencer Hollow Schoolhouse furnished with a few ancient desks, a club sought to keep the school from with stories and memories as they opened its doors not long after the large wood stove, several slate chalk- falling into disrepair. Active restora- admired the restoration. country’s first Independence Day. boards, and two upright pianos, one tion efforts started in 2007 were re- “There used to be rattlesnakes “We don’t have a deed recording of which is looking for a new home. cently completed and were celebrat- around here,” he said. “My dad and the exact date,” he said during an “We’re keeping the other one ed at the July 4 event. a friend killed one and then put it on open house at the school, July 4, “but though,” said Whitney. “That’s the “We had a lot of help from local the path to scare the teacher. They we believe the school was completed one used for square dances when the carpenters, a plasterer, people paint- tied a string to its tail and wiggled it in 1781.” school became the Spencer Hollow ing, things like that,” said Whitney. when she walked by.” The modest brick building on the Club.” Describing a regular neigh- “The building is sound. If we keep Laughing, he continued, “She outskirts of what is now the town of borhood tradition, Whitney recalled up with it, I’m sure it will be around didn’t even flinch. Those teachers Springfield welcomed students from a band consisting of a piano player, for a long time to come.” Gesturing were a tough breed!” Spencer Hollow Schoolhouse. PHOTO BY KAREN ENGDAHL Selectboard welcomes new municipal manager BY BETSY THURSTON and most recently for the Windham director. defeated earlier this year by the bank. Town Clerk’s office. The Shopper Windsor Housing Trust. Harrison’s Development Director Gary Fox demonstrated that the RLF stays Public Works Director Everett background on the Planning Com- Fox requested funds from the above $250,000, and that currently Hammond discussed the sidewalk BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - The Rock- mission and respect for historic pro- revolving loan fund in collabo- the town has almost $400,000. The and paving construction, noting that ingham Selectboard meeting Tues- tection gives the Town of Rocking- ration with the Sustainable Val- fiscal year ended June 30, and three the engineer at Bazin Brothers was on day, July 3 opened with the introduc- ham a well-rounded perspective for ley Group for the Green Island outstanding loans were just paid in vacation until Monday, July 9. Mobi- tion of the new municipal manager, its newest municipal manager. Project and their proposed in- full. Peter Golec acknowledged if the lization for the paving project would Wendy Harrison. Originally from Harrison’s first manager’s report cubator business program. The businesses involved submitted their take place the next week. The sub- Florida, she has lived in Vermont for detailed her meeting with the Com- revolving loan fund helps start application for the Board to review, contractor for the project requested the past few years and is excited to prehensive Economic Development up businesses and expansions the loan would be approved. to do the structure work during the work with the Town of Rockingham. Strategy and noted public trans- with low interest rates through a The sticker permits program went day so as to stay on schedule. Harrison brings many years of local portation issues were discussed in partnering with People’s United into effect July 1, 2018. The stickers To end the meeting, Deborah government experience with her to length, including comments on bi- Bank and the Town of Rocking- are mandatory for the transfer station Wright of the Planning Commission Bellows Falls, from assistant town cycle safety. ham. and recycling facility to show proof urged the community to take part in manager to recycling and solid waste In addition to the new municipal Although the Selectboard sup- of residency. Residents of Westmin- their Town Plan survey. It takes only management. She also spent time as manager, Myles Mickle and Chuck Rockingham has a new municipal manager. ported the project, the cash flow ster and Rockingham may be issued 15 minutes and is a great way to get an elected official on the town coun- Wise were recently appointed to the PHOTO PROVIDED and collateral was not sufficient the free permit stickers at their town your voice heard. For the survey, go cil. She worked on historic preserva- planning board for three-year terms. to support the loan request. Pe- office. Non-residents must purchase to www.rockinghamplanning.org. tion and neighborhood programs Harrison also introduced Everett Hammond as the new public works ter Golec noted one such loan was the sticker permit at the Rockingham

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Calendar ...... 6B - 9B www.VermontJournal.com 2A | July 11, 2018 The Shopper Summer happenings at the Springfield Chamber to host Bellows Falls Senior Center leadership program again BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Happy emerge triumphant. Price includes nate “Knitted Knockers” to breast SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - The Spring- summer! We are excited to offer the transportation, lunch, and show! cancer survivors. Stop by and ask field Regional Chamber of Com- following upcoming trips. There are several ongoing activi- for Betty for more information. merce is proud to be once again Join us as we travel with Best of ties at the center, including multiple The BFASC Quilters meet the hosting the Leadership Southeast Times to see Bobby Rydell Live in Bone Builders programs, six classes second Wednesday of the month Vermont Program serving Wind- concert, Tuesday, Aug. 14 at Venus a week. Basic Tai Chi for fall preven- at 9 a.m. Need help starting or sor and Windham counties by De Milo, Swansea, Mass. Rydell tion is Thursdays from 12:30 - 1:30 finishing a quilting project? These providing resources and opportu- first took the stage as a professional p.m. Please contact instructor Susan ladies have a wealth of knowledge nities for emerging professionals drummer at the age of 9. A polished Williams 802-376-5173 for more in- and experience. in our area. performer by the age of 19, he was the formation. Cynthia Herron hosts a The VNA offers a bimonthly Summer is here and soon the youngest person ever to headline the bible study Thursday mornings from foot care clinic; this service is by Leadership Southeast Vermont famous Copacabana in New York. 10 – 11 a.m. appointment only so please call program will be starting up ses- Bobby’s recording career earned him Chair caning meets Mondays at 1 the center for availability. sions for the 2018-19 courses. This 34 Top 40 hits, placing him in the top p.m. If you have a chair that needs Nickel Bingo is held every Tues- year we had 13 graduates, and we five artists of his era. Come join us repair or would like to learn the art day starting at 12:30 p.m. with 20 are hopeful to get strong partici- and see this living legend. Price in- of chair caning, please call! games played. pation again for the coming pro- cludes transportation, lunch, show, Wednesday’s art class is now visual The Gad about Girls meet the gram. While the applications are tax, and meal and driver gratuity. arts: encompassing scrapbooking, first Thursday of every month for beginning to roll in, there are still Plated lunch choice includes chicken adult coloring, and stamping. Bring lunch. plenty of spots open. If you know parmesan or baked scrod. your own materials and have fun so- The computer lab and exercise of someone who could benefit On Aug. 22, we are taking the cen- cializing. Take advantage of our large equipment are available five days from the class who might be in- LSEVT Graduating Class of 2018. ter van to Jean’s Playhouse in Lin- tables to stretch out and enjoy your a week on a first come, first serve terested to join us, please make PHOTO PROVIDED coln, N.H. to see a matinee produc- crafts! basis. the connection and send them our tion of “Seussical the Musical.” The The Knit and Stitch group meets The Bellows Falls Area Senior way! available to meet those challenges. If you or someone you know might Cat in the Hat is back and narrates Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. Center is open to local seniors The program is an immensely Class participants have a shared com- benefit from LSEVT, please contact this delightful blending of Dr. Seuss’s They can help you finish a project, aged 50 and over. We do not valuable learning and growth op- mitment to becoming active leaders us! Thank you for helping us to in- most famous tales. Ultimately, the repair an item, and even take on spe- charge membership fees, so feel portunity. The course fosters an in their communities and improving spire local individuals to become powers of friendship, loyalty, family, cial projects such as baby blankets free to drop in and check us out. increased understanding of the is- the future of Southeast Vermont. trustees of our communities. More and community though challenged, and gifts. The group is happy to -do We serve a hot lunch Monday sues facing our neighborhoods and The early bird registration deadline information can be found at www. through Friday starting at 11:30 creates awareness of the resources is Friday, July 13. leadershipsevt.org. a.m. Lunch includes entrée, starch, vegetable, roll and butter, desert, and beverage for a suggested for 103 Artisans Marketplace seniors over 60 and a fixed price Springfield on the Move meeting for those under 60. Check out our menu on Facebook. The senior SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Spring- on downtown plans and projects. his update. Meet our new executive center is located at 18 Tuttle Street field on the Move will hold its Springfield Housing Authority’s director, Jessica Martin, who will Store Closing! in Bellows Falls. For more infor- annual meeting Tuesday, July 17 Bill Morlock will discuss the Wool- report on what SOM looks forward mation, call 802-463-3907. We of- from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Copper son Block, Bob Flint will report to working on this next fiscal year. fer accessibility in the forms of a Fox, 56 Main Street, Springfield, from the Springfield Regional De- Light refreshments will be pro- Everything in Store lift and ramps and have plenty of Vt. velopment Corporation, and Town vided, and a cash bar will be avail- 50% - 70% OFF free parking! Our speakers will update us Manager Tom Yennerell will submit able. Elks Lodge 1560 honors two Eagle Scouts SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Recently, years and has held leadership posi- and Crystal Stokarski, also earned his next year and continue on to college Springfield Elks Lodge held their an- tions of scribe, assistant senior patrol Eagle Scout April 18, 2018. Adam has to pursue a degree to become a game nual Flag Day ceremony with two leader, and senior patrol leader. AJ’s also been actively involved in Troop warden. local Boy Scouts receiving Elks Eagle Eagle Scout project was taking down 252 for six years and has held leader- Several Cub and Boy Scouts helped Scout plaques for their achievement. and rebuilding the t-ball backstop at ship positions of scribe, quartermas- in presenting the ritual of the history Open Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm Alan Joshua Aldrich, son of Clifton Riverside Middle School. AJ plans to ter, patrol leader, and assistant patrol of the American Flag going back to 802-875-7400 - www.103marketplace.com and Karen Aldrich, earned his Eagle help the troop over the next year and leader. Adam’s Eagle Scout project was the 1700. The Elks served a luncheon Scout rank April 18, 2018 and also continue on to college to pursue a de- building a sign for the North Spring- after the ceremony to show their ap- Route 103 South & 7 Pine View Road - Chester, VT 05143 earned his Bronze palm. AJ has been gree in law enforcement. field Recreation Park. Adam plans to preciation to the Scouts for helping actively involved in Troop 252 for six Adam Richard Stokarski, son of Paul continue to help his troop over the with their Flag Day ceremony. Local retailers receive Star Store recognition from coalitions Furniture & Appliances REGION - According to the Centers up tobacco ads where children are cohol. According to www.Counter- for Disease Control and www.Con- likely to see them. BalanceVT.org, “Retail stores are the terBalanceVT.org, tobacco compa- Recently, the local coalitions com- primary place where tobacco compa- nies in America continue to place ads pleted 108 store assessments in the nies recruit new tobacco users, and in the stores where their products are towns and villages of Bellows Falls, nearly 90 percent of those new users sold. The tobacco companies often Brattleboro, Cambridgeport, Dum- are underage youth. Youth exposure use tactics such as placing advertise- merston, Guilford, Jamaica, Marl- to tobacco marketing is directly cor- ments where children can see them in boro, Newfane, Putney, Rockingham, related to youth tobacco use, with an order to target youth. Saxtons River, Springfield, Townsh- estimated one-third of teenage smok- To celebrate local stores that have end, and Wardsboro. These assess- ing experimentation resulting from reduced advertising, four coalitions ments looked at both tobacco and tobacco advertising.” - Brattleboro Area Prevention Co- alcohol marketing in stores. The substance abuse prevention co- alition, Greater Falls Connections, Fifty-nine retailers in these towns alitions recognized the following 19 Springfield Prevention Coalition, and are being provided Star Store certifi- stores with a Gold Star for not selling West River Valley Thrives - have part- cates and window clings to promote and not advertising tobacco products: nered through a new project called their business as helping to reduce Dutton Farm Stand, Hogback Moun- The Star Store Program. This program youth’s exposure to tobacco or alco- tain Gift Shop, North Country Gen- recognizes retailers for protecting the hol products and marketing, which eral Store, Greater Falls Pharmacy, youth in our community, either by has shown to have a strong influence Little Lisai’s Corner Deli, Vermont not selling tobacco or by not putting on underage use of tobacco and al- Country Store, Grafton Village Store, Harlow’s Farm Stand, Springfield Co- op, Putney Co-op, Putney General Store, Basketville, Market 32/Price we service all Types Chopper, Green Mountain Market of wells & pumps and Deli, Windham Wines, Brattle- boro Food Co-op, Vermont Country 24 hr. liVe Deli, Aldi, Hotel Pharmacy, and Brat- answer phone tleboro Pharmacy. Scott Sharland, program special- family owned since 1972 Relax inside on a new Sectional Sofa same day service ist with Greater Falls Connections, said, “We are happy to see so many List Price $2,479 800-831-8883 stores showing that they are aware of p.o. box 668 • walpole, nh www.cushingandsons.com the impact of tobacco advertising on our youth. We are grateful that sev- Sale Price $2,199 eral of these stores have reduced their outdoor tobacco advertising. This change is good for both our youth 724-SEC FAB E153767 and our businesses. When customers Stainless see a Star Store sticker on the door of a business, we hope that they will let Prices Include Vermont Sales Tax & FREE Delivery Outdoor the store manager know how much they appreciate what the store is do- Wood ing for our youth.” Many more specials 11,000 sq. ft. Furnace Brattleboro Pharmacy, Family Dol- throughout the store! lar, Lisa Lisai’s Corner Deli, Greater showroom New England Outdoor Furnace Falls Pharmacy, and Springfield Co- t y 7 op are receiving a gold star for not selling and not advertising alcohol 603-863-8818 products. Ask us about our SIX-MONTH FINANCING! neofnh.com There were a large number of stores throughout the area receiving either Come see the Best of the Best silver or bronze stars. A silver star lets Springfield Shopping Plaza customers know that the store does Springfield, VT 05156 not have any advertising for either to- The Finest Designed Outdoor Wood Burner! bacco or alcohol. A bronze star shows PH: 802-885-4552 • FAX: 802-885-2303 - Perfect combination of performance & value that the retailer does not have any out- www.youngsfurniturestore.com - Easy to operate, FireStar II controller takes guesswork out of operating door advertising for either tobacco or Furniture & Appliances - EPA-Certified, clean-burning alcohol. Stores that are interested in qualifying for a Star Store certificate “Serving Customers since 1919” Find us on Facebook! $ Get up to 400 in Instant Rebates! can contact their local coalition to find out more about program. The Shopper July 11, 2018 | 3A Scholarship named after Painted messages of hope and Laura Cody McNaughton compassion SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Laura host of this effort. This allows WESTMINSTER, Vt. – The chil- into the designs as well. This proj- Cody McNaughton lived her for every penny of your con- dren at Kurn Hattin Homes have ect is part of a larger goal to remind life in service to her family, her tribution to go towards this inspiration in an unlikely place. everyone in the world of their own community, and the wellbeing of scholarship free of any admin- Thanks to the hard work and unique and individual worth, and all of those around her. She was istrative fees. All donations are generosity of Leadership South- demonstrate how fostering the love taken from us in a tragic car ac- tax deductible as allowed by eastern Vermont, the restroom of self positively impacts everyone in cident June 28, 2018. law. doors in the Kurn Hattin school a community. Kurn Hattin was cho- In order to commemorate Donations can be made now have wonderful reminders of sen to participate in the service proj- Laura’s life and to support young at www.springfieldmed.org/ kindness and self-worth. ect because of its high visibility to the people pursuing the principles give-now. In the “Designation” In early June, the LSEVT vol- public who come to visit and for the of service to family and com- field, choose “Other” and enter unteers painted the doors black children in our care. munity, the family is establishing into the comment field, “Laura and then decorated them with Kurn Hattin Homes extends its the Laura Cody McNaughton Cody McNaughton Scholar- inspirational quotes chosen by gratitude to the LSEVT volunteers: Scholarship. This scholarship s h ip.” the children. Kurn Hattin’s five Alina Abraham, Shawna Bah, Amber The Kurn Hattin school restrooms will be awarded annually to a You can also mail a check, core values - hope, perseverance, J. Bedi, Nina Biscotti, and Heather have been repainted by volunteers graduating senior who exempli- made out to “Laura Cody Mc- sense of worth, compassion, and Hartford. Now even our restrooms from LSEVT to promote messages of fies Laura’s leadership and giv- Naughton Scholarship” and nurturance - were incorporated promote love and kindness! self-love and kindness. Laura Cody McNaughton. PHOTO PROVIDED ing spirit and is pursuing further PHOTO PROVIDED mailed Springfield Medical education and training in a field Care Systems Development where these principles may be put Springfield Medical Care Systems Office, P.O. Box 2003, Springfield, into practice. Development office is the 501(c)(3) VT 05156. Deadline nears for Rockingham’s Conversation with your Windham 2018 Old House awards contest BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Nomi- restoring their historic homes and P.O. Box 370, Bellows Falls, VT, 05101. nations will close Monday, July 16, commercial and industrial buildings. All nominations should include the County senate candidates for property owners who wish to There will be awards in multiple cat- property’s address and the owner’s participate in the Rockingham His- egories, with brass plaques distributed name. Photographs will be greatly ap- ROCKINGHAM, Vt. - The Rock- ty’s opportunity to ask the candidates: Bring your questions for the can- toric Preservation Commission’s to the winners. preciated. ingham Democratic Committee is • What do you think are the most didates! 2018 annual Old House Awards Eligible properties are older homes The Rockingham Historic Preserva- holding “A Conversation with your important issues facing Vermonters Voter registration forms will be contest. and businesses that have been reno- tion Commission will select 2018 win- Windham County Senate Candi- in 2018? available at the meeting. Voting is Residents may enter their own vated, painted, or otherwise enhanced ners at its meeting in August. There dates” Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 7 • How do you plan to address them? Aug. 14, 2018 at your regular vot- properties or nominate someone on the exterior in the past five years. will be a reception in the fall to rec- p.m. in the Town Hall in Bellows • How do you keep government go- ing location. Early voting started else who has recently improved the Properties must be located within ognize the winning property owners Falls. ing when the issues are so conten- June 30 by mail or at your town appearance of a historic house or the town of Rockingham. To qualify, for their efforts. This program is sup- Two seats are open in the Windham tious? clerk’s office. For more informa- building in their neighborhood or properties must be at least 50 years ported by a grant from the Vermont County Senate Democratic primary • Where do you stand on health care, tion, contact Leslie Goldman, the town. old. Division for Historic Preservation. race with three candidates on the bal- livable wage, school mergers and Act chair, Rockingham Democratic The awards are designed to cel- To nominate a property for the 2018 For more information about the Old lot: Becca Balint, Wayne Estey, and 46, sending Vermont inmates to pris- Committee, goldpeak100@gmail. ebrate property owners in Rock- Old House Awards, please email clg@ House Awards, contact Susan Reing, Jeanette White. This is the communi- ons in other states? com. ingham who are maintaining and rockbf.org, or write to Rockingham town historic preservation coordina- Historic Preservation Coordinator, tor, at [email protected]. Keeping a promise to Springfield’s community Get more SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - It has been Children’s Dental Program is offer- rently being refurbished with new tact Mona Frye at springfieldart- two years since 35 or more Spring- ing a dental program to Springfield’s carpeting, shelving, and furnishings [email protected]. news at: field community members sat in the 16 childcare providers with services to nurture and effectively engage ACES in Action will embark on a conference room at the Springfield to children up to age 5 and their sib- children in programming. For more window sticker campaign, “Stick Up Police Station to gauge the interest of lings. information about the Springfield for Kids” providing tips and strate- our community in seeking a Spring- The Childbirth Center at Spring- Town Library, please call 802-885- gies to show kids you care. ACES field Promise Community Grant. field Hospital is utilizing the Prom- 3108 or visit www.springfieldtown- will also present a movie series to Celebrate summer... There was much interest and excite- ise Community funding to develop a library.org. promote resilience and reduce the ment, an application was completed, program that will educate and sup- Springfield Art Gym will offer effects of trauma and toxic stress. and we were awarded a $150,000 port women and families as they scholarships to families and indi- The first movie showing is planned grant to meet the goal of realizing transition from pregnancy into par- viduals who wish to attend classes. for the Health Center week in Au- Now open 7 days. the promise to every child. enting. The Baby and Me playgroup Take-home art kits will be created gust. For more information contact The outcome is six sub-grants will meet the second Thursday of the and made available to families who Lindsy Mack, Behavioral Health and The art of living well have been awarded to six organiza- month from 10 - 11:30 a.m. in the are unable to get to the Art Gym, and Substance Use care coordinator at tions whose projects demonstrated Level D Conference Room at Spring- the Art Gym will take their show on [email protected]. the mission of Springfield Promise field Hospital. the road at community events and View the full grant listings online Thurs~Sun 10-5 802 875 3109 RT 103 between Chester/Ludlow smokeshiredesign.com Community “to engage our commu- Springfield Town Library is cur- venues. For more information, con- at www.VermontJournal.com. nity to build pathways that empower all families with young children to flourish.” Edgar May Health and Recreation Center is offering three free opportu- nities to Springfield residents. Baby Advertise with us Online and Me Yoga is offered Thursdays at 2 p.m. at Studio Momentum. Fam- ily Yoga will be held Thursdays at 4 and Reach a Larger Audience! p.m. at Studio Momentum. A third offering is family swimming every Tuesday evening from 5 - 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 2 - 4 p.m. www.VermontJournal.com Springfield Medical Care Systems

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With a glass of wine of course! 4A | July 11, 2018 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper Local artists’ works on display at the Custer Sharp House LONDONDERRY, Vt. - The Lon- dine Custer and Jimmy Sharp. This donderry Arts and Historical Society spring the exhibit space has been will exhibit the works of local artists improved with new lighting and a from Aug. 3 to Sept. 1 at the Custer display system. “These upgrades en- Sharp House, 2461 Middletown able us to really showcase our art Support Rockingham Road, Londonderry. Exhibit hours and artifacts,” says Annie Campbell, are Saturdays and Wednesdays, 10 president of LAHS. Old Home Days a.m. – 2 p.m. There will be an artists’ The mission of the Londonderry opening reception Aug. 3, 5-7 p.m. Arts and Historical Society is to be Grafton Food Festival ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – On Saturday, Aug. 4, we will celebrate our 42nd If you would like to exhibit, please a beacon helping people understand Rockingham Old Home Days with fireworks and 112th year celebrating contact Garrison Buxton at 917-602- the rich history and culture of our lit- GRAFTON, Vt. - The Grafton Food and Spirits Festival at the Grafton Inn the pilgrimage at the Rockingham Meeting House. If you sponsor Rock- 2153 or email garrison@adhocart. tle town. Bringing stories of the past was well attended Saturday, July 8. With over 30 vendors, cooking dem- ingham Old Home Days, your donation will help pay for the children’s org. Receiving dates for submissions to light. Igniting curiosity and aware- onstrations, tastings, celebrity chef Michele Scicolone, and more, there activities and live musical entertainment. To donate, send a check in the are Wednesdays and Thursdays, be- ness of how earlier Londonderry res- was plenty to enjoy. mail to GFRCC, 17 Depot St., Bellows Falls, VT 05101. tween 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday, idents lived and thrived. Presenting PHOTOS PROVIDED PHOTO PROVIDED July 29, 2 - 4 p.m.; Monday, July 30, creative works by past and current 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Tuesday, July 31, artists that highlight the rich cultural 1:30 - 7:30 p.m., and the last day to dimensions of our area. drop off is Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2 p.m. Visit the LAHS website for more Artist should provide paperwork information on other events and Join one of the handbell choirs with their name, email, phone num- programming, www.LAHSVT.org or ber, address, and complete list of on Facebook. SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. / WAL- in great company. All ages and skill works. All art POLE, N.H. - The Saxtons River levels welcome. must contain and Walpole handbell choirs in- Mary Jane Bosworth leads the information vite you to join! Both choirs have Saxtons River Handbell Choir from on the back in- many openings and are looking the Saxtons River Congregational cluding artist’s forward to a festive fall and winter Church in Saxtons River and can be name, title, de- season of ringing. After the Sax- contacted either through the church scription of that tons River Handbell Choir perfor- or at [email protected]. work, and price. mance in the Bellows Falls Alumni Kathy Yardley leads the Musical Art must be parade, we heard that many peo- Committee at the Walpole Congre- hangable, ready ple were interested in ringing but gational Church and can be con- to install/sell. did not know who to contact. We’d tacted either through the church or The Custer like to rectify that and give every- at [email protected]. Sharp House is one who wants to ring a chance! For general questions you may also the headquar- We already have a few new ringers contact Tom Mintun at either 802- ters of the Lon- starting this year and you will be 885-6808 or [email protected]. Saxtons River Ringers in the parade. donderry Arts PHOTO PROVIDED and Historical Society. It is the former home of artists Berna- Check out some works from local artists. Calling all local artists to show your work at the STOCK PHOTO

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Ron Patch is a Chester Remember native, Chester when… LOCAL Historical Society president, and a lifelong Do you remember when or antiques dealer. where this photo was taken?

Ron Patch believes this photo HISTORY He can be reached at was taken in Ludlow and dates it 802-374-0119 or email to around 1910. It was taken by [email protected] H. A. Boss of Ludlow. Ted Spauld- BY RON PATCH ing of Chester recently donated it with many other interesting pho- tos. If you know anything about this photo, send an email to [email protected].

Taxes or jail PHOTO PROVIDED For some time now Ted Spaulding has been do- nating Chester artifacts to the Chester Historical So- ciety. Ted’s family has had Musical film “1776” at the a presence in the Chester area well before 1900. Re- cently Ted handed over to Rockingham Library me a large collection of postcards, old photos and BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - On British tea, a revolution is brewing into a Declaration of Independence. other ephemera. The doc- Wednesday, July 18 at 4 p.m., Rock- in the colonies. And now England For more information, call the li- ument in italics below was ingham Library shows the musical has thousands of troops headed for brary at 802-463-4270, visit www. included in Ted’s most film “1776” in the top floor meet- America’s shores to squelch her sub- rockinghamlibrary.org, email pro- recent donation. I didn’t ing room. You’ll be seeing stars and jects’ freedom-loving spirit. It’s up [email protected], know you could go to jail stripes as the most fascinating lead- to John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, or stop by the Rockingham Library for not paying your taxes. ers in American history come to life and Thomas effersonJ to convince a at 65 Westminster St. in Bellows State of Vermont} To in “1776,” a musical about the birth stubborn congress of British colo- Falls. Elijah D. Tarbell Collector of a nation. With the Boston Har- nists to unite as American patriots This program is free and open to Windsor County of taxes bor still stained from over-taxed turn the inevitable war with England the public. for District No. 15 in Ches- Old Home Day, Popular Grove District #15. Aug 26, 1909. ter PHOTO PROVIDED Greeting --- By the authority of the ument as below: 1970s or early 1980s. Today the Athens Brick Meetinghouse open house State of Vermont, you are hereby The following is a taxbill assessed property is owned by Jon Clark commanded to levy and collect of on the list of 1851 of polls and rate- who has built a small camp at this the several persons named in the able Estate of the inhabitants of the location. with plant and bake sale list or rate bill herewith with com- 15th School District in Chester of Also included in Ted’s dona- mittee to you, the sum of money eleven cents on the dollar raised by tion was a real photo postcard of ATHENS, Vt. - The Athens Brick ers from Athens traveled out to these Athens and surrounding towns, the ann???? to the name of each per- vote of said District on the 4th day of the District 15 schoolhouse. This Meetinghouse is having our first 12 towns to perform religious ser- large open sanctuary, which boasted son respectively, and pay the sum March 1852 for the purpose of sup- is the school mentioned in the summer weekend open house Satur- vices. Quarterly meetings with the a high pulpit, box pews, large gal- to the Prudential Committee of porting school the ensuing summer to tax document above. day, July 14, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 2 Methodist congregants from these leries and a handsome chandelier, said District on or before the 25th be paid in to the Committee. Today it’s hard to believe that p.m. The Meetinghouse will be open towns often lasted two days at the was divided into two stories. The day of August next, and if any per- Below this heading are two col- over 100 years ago Popple Dun- for visitors to tour and learn more Athens Meetinghouse, which came lower continued to be used for wor- son shall refuse or neglect to pay umns of names of the individuals geon was a thriving community. about this interesting 1817 building. to be known as the Mother Church. ship services while the upper a large the sum in which he or she is as- in the District. To the right of each Every August they held an Old There will also be a bake and plant The building was reopened to hall served the town’s civic needs sessed to said list or rate bill, you name are two columns. One column Home Day at the District 15 sale, with all proceeds going to sup- the public last fall after completing for town meetings and elections are hereby commanded to distrain is ‘Grand list.’ The second column schoolhouse. These Old Home port continued renovation and up- significant stabilization work made through the 1970s. the goods, chattel, or estate of such is the amount of tax owed by each Days started in the late 1800s and keep needs of the building. possible in part with grants from the The Athens Meetinghouse is locat- person so refusing and the same person. Next to some of the names continued as late as 1915, per- The Athens Brick Meetinghouse Vermont Division for Historic Pres- ed on Meetinghouse Road in Athens, dispose of according to the law, for in pencil is ‘X.’ I think this indicates haps longer; although by 1915 at- is on the National Register. It is his- ervation and the Windham Founda- just off Route 35. Admission is free, the satisfying the said sum with the bill had been paid. tendance began to decline. torically significant to the Windham tion. Originally erected to serve the donations are accepted, and all are your own fees; and for want there- There are 39 people listed. Many At the historical society we County region, and particularly the spiritual needs of the residents of welcome. of you are hereby commanded to of the names are familiar to me. have a few guest books from other 12 towns - Grafton, Rocking- take his or her body and him or A few are: John Marshall, Nathan Old Home Day. As many as 250 ham, Townshend, Londonderry, her commit to the keeper of the Patch, Silas Baker, Ebenezer Cook, would attend, coming from all Weston, Chester, Acton, Springfield, jail in the County of Windsor, as Pardon Field, Luther Stoodley, Ja- over New England. It’s interest- Landgrove, Windham, Putney, and BELLOWS FALLS the law directs, within said prison, cob Rugg, and many more. ing to read who signed the guest Mount Holly - which comprised the BINGO! who is hereby commanded to re- The highest assessed property was book and where they were from. Old Athens Circuit. Circuit preach- ceive such person, and him or her Augustus Whitney at $28 Grand list Music was provided by the MOOSE First and Third Tuesdays safely keep, until he or she pay said with $3.08 due in tax. The lowest Edson Drum Corps. The all-day sum so assessed, with legal costs was Nathan Patch with $1 Grand list event included dancing, socializ- FAMILY CENTER Doors Open at 5pm together with your fees, or be oth- and 11 cents in tax. ing, games for kids and a smor- Bingo Starts at 6pm erwise discharged or released, ac- The District 15 Schoolhouse was gasbord of food. The little settle- Get your 59 Westminster St cording to the law. up in Popple Dungeon on what is ment of Popple Dungeon really Bellows Falls, VT Food Available Given under my hand at Chester dirt road today. The schoolhouse put on quite the shindig. 802-463-4054 in said County this 8th day of June was sold years ago and became a A.D. 1852. Prescott Heald, Justice famous hunting camp known as This week’s old saying is from LOCAL of the Peace. ‘The Big Four.’ Many locals could Archie Bunker. “Gloria will be Glued to the top edge of the tell you stories about The Big Four. alright once she gets rid of that above document is a smaller doc- I remember it burning in the late albacore around her neck.” HISTORY

from Ron Pick Your Own Mount Holly Community Patch with Blueberries Petting Zoo us every & is Open! Historical Museum programs Raspberries! week! VISIT US ON Call for Conditions BELMONT, Vt. - In the village of designing, preserving. New chemical Holly historian Dennis Devereux will Belmont, the Mount Holly Museum studies have started to confirm and lead a car tour of the early roads in 802-263-5200 Open 8am - 5pm is housed in two buildings: Perkins debunk ancient herbal uses pursued Mount Holly. Dennis will talk about 529 Wellwood Orchard Road, Springfield, VT 05156 7 Days / Week House and The Will White Black- by our ancestors. Come for a presen- the two sections of the Crown Point smith Shop. The collection includes tation gleaned from a lifetime of en- Military Road that touched the town textiles, farm tools, photographs, joyment with herbs. and the layout of the original turn- toys, furniture, and Vermont’s Terres- The annual meeting and potluck pike and shunpike. Dennis is a past trial Fossil - a woolly mammoth tusk! dinner is Tuesday, July 17, at 6 p.m. at president of the CPRA, and has been 284 River Street • Springfield, VT • 802-885-2200 On Sunday, July 15 at 2:15 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall in Belmont. Town a member of the Mount Holly Com- Open Monday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM • Sunday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM is “Herbs, a Way of Life” by Lory historian, Dennis Devereux, will munity Historical Museum board for t ert f es A l Doolittle at Perkins House in Bel- present the program “History of the 40 years. He can be contacted at 802- mont. Lory is a second generation, Museum’s Founding.” The public is 259-2460 or ddevereux@vermontel. 43-year member of the Herb Society invited. Potluck postcard notification net for more information. of America for which she has served will be sent to members. The museum will be open for early Bird dinners several times on the National Board On Saturday, July 28, at 1 p.m., browsing every Saturday and Sunday of Directors. She will discuss an meet at Perkins House for the “Early from 2 - 4 p.m. during the month of $ 00 $ 00 herbal lifestyle: growing, cooking, Roads of Mount Holly Tour.” Mount July. 16 12 fiLet Haddock minion BROIlED Black Board 8 oz OR FRIED 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Moday - Friday ~ Excludes Holidays July 13 - July 17 Lun h p ials “JURASSIC WORLD: $ 00 FALLEN KINGDOM” • fish & chips - 8 sundaY LuncH sPeciaLs (Rated PG) 12 P.m. noon to 4 P.m. $ 00 Friday: 7:00pm Buying: chicago Prime rib - 13 • Roast Turkey with Stuffing • Prime Rib • Baked or Fried Haddock Saturday: 2:00pm, 5:00pm, 8:00pm Pot Roast • Fried Whole Clams • Grilled Salmon • Antiques $ 00 Sunday: 4:00pm, 7:15pm • maple glazed salmon - 9 Fried or Broiled Bay Scallops Monday: 7:15pm • Early Photographs Tuesday: 7:15pm • Military: Helmets, • Baked shrimp, Haddock, $ 00 Includes Potato & Veggie of the Day $ 00 11 WEDNESDAY Flags, Uniforms, scallops - 13 NIGHT CLASSICS Weapons, Daggers $ 00 Wednesday, July 25 @ 7:30pm and Bayonets • teriyaki steak strips - 10 sundaY Breakfast Buffet “TWO WOMEN” • Antique Clocks & 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (1960) O her Da ly Black Boa d Spec al Ava lable Starring Starring Sophia Loren & Jean-Paul Belmondo Clock Parts Served Monday Satu day from 11am 4pm Includes: Omelet Station • Scrambled Eggs • Bacon • Guns ALL TICKETS: $5.00 Exclud Ho idays Sausage • Pancakes • French Toast • Home Fries Small Popcorn 50¢ on Monday • Coins Brunch • Potatoes • Fresh Fruit • Juice & More Medium Popcorn, Soda & Any Candy $5.00 ll ls n l Ch f k P t • & More! o o , OR R g e $ 00 Kids under age 12 for half price! (802)463-4766 N C o c of Co 11 On The Square • Bellows Falls, VT www.bfoperahouse.com Call Ron Patch at 802-374-0119 6A | July 11, 2018 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper opinion Op-Ed: Secret supplications of the heart on educational equity

The recording angel keeps the system. But their secret supplication the way to maintain and refresh de- • Our neediest special education planet. are re-segregating while technology judgement day ledger of everyone’s is for a fruitful crop of election con- mocracy. To have equality, all people children are often taught in segre- • Even with the equalizing power of threatens jobs and meaningful em- plusses and minuses. Prayers and tributions while restricting their op- must be equipped with the knowl- gated settings frequently by unli- school finance reforms, the smallest ployment. good deeds get plusses - unless they ponent’s campaign cash. edge and skills to be a successful censed and untrained school aides. schools spend less. There is no reason that we cannot are contrary to the “secret supplica- Each evening, the news brings us a and contributing member of society. Many get a lesser education than • School choice segregates – al- resolve these societal inequities. Our tions of the heart”- which are the talking head making just such grand Thus, all children were to go to the what their classmates receive. though some providers embrace continuation as a nation and a world hidden things the supplicant really pronouncements. Jaded watchers common school. All would toe the • Tracking is hotly defended by par- equal opportunities, the research depends on what we do together. wants. Then, it’s a minus. In Mark suspect his secret supplication is same mark at the beginning of adult- ents and many teachers. The result is evidence is clear. There is no limit on good will or our Twain’s short story, the coal tycoon exactly the opposite. To be sure, all hood. Despite some ugly exceptions, the advantaged travel first-class with • Dropouts come disproportionate- own collective strength. publicly prays in a booming voice fields have their own secret suppli- it worked out pretty well. a top tier teacher while the less ad- ly from less affluent families. To be sure, every parent wants - or for a mild winter to ease the suffer- cants. Education is no exception. For Unfortunately, things began to vantaged children travel in steerage • Community schools are the pre- should want - to give every advan- ing of the naked and the poor. His the most part, these embroideries change. The public homage to equal- with a lesser curriculum and teach- ferred model, but the composition of tage to their children. But rather than secret supplication, however, is for a are not very dramatic. Nevertheless, ity continued to be prayed but a mul- ers who are lower on the totem pole. the student body reflects the wealth secret supplications to hoard for the record cold winter to increase coal they affect children, society, and the titude of secret supplications (aided • Few poor children are in the gift- - or lack thereof - of the community. few, the very survival of democracy sales. public purse. by neglect) belied our more pious ed and talented programs. Before jumping on “failing depends on a grander vision where Likewise, in soaring and lofty Democracy has to be reborn in public prayers. Democracy, equal- • Dual college-high school enroll- schools,” we must remember that all are provided with equal oppor- terms, our Washington and state every generation. Starting in post- ity, and the American Dream are ment is most accessed by the afflu- they are a disquieting reflection of tunities, where we generously share policy-makers call for fixing things colonial times, our nation estab- praised, but reality shows more self- ent. society. They are the product of our with each other, and where we lift up like the “broken” campaign finance lished universal public education as interest than common good. To be • Technical education sorts chil- secret supplications. Avoiding the all our children. sure, people of good intention are of- dren. Even though promoters argue real problems, educational reform ten unaware that some of the things for more respect, it is seen as a lesser has focused myopically on things Written by William J. Mathis. they embrace often have a dark side: program. like STEM, standardized testing, Mathis is the managing director • Preschool is our wisest educa- • Nationally, schools in our cities common core, and privatization. Yet of the National Education Policy tional investment. Yet the system is and rural areas are underfunded, none of these address the problems Center and a resident of Goshen, a checkered patchwork that the af- and lack the tax base to make up of a society with a yawning income Vt. The views expressed here do not fluent can access, but the working, the difference, while our suburbs gap. Our social fabric is torn by op- necessarily reflect the views of any single mom cannot afford. provide the finest education on the portunity gaps and our communities group with which he is affiliated.

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Black River High School Project Gradua- Law Office PLLC, GE Employees Commu- Thanks to the generosity and support of multiple tion 2018 would like to thank Nick Miele and nity Concerns Fund, Green Mountain at Fox organizations, businesses, and individuals within our the Ludlow Community Center, the Adven- Run, Green Mountain Power, Herb and San- community, we have been able to provide summer camp ture Zone at Okemo Mountain Resort, Steve dra VanGuilder, Home Depot Claremont, scholarships for several of our students. Please join us in Finer of Finer Magic, and Jim Kelly Medium John C. Stewart and Son Inc., Knights Tubbs thanking the following sponsors for helping to make this for a wonderful evening. Inc., Ludlow Fire Department, Ludlow In- summer a safe and rewarding one for our children. Project Graduation is an event in which a surance Company, Ludlow Rotary Group, Thank you to CAES PTG, Dakin & Benelli PC, Miz- group of parents come together to provide Marty and Alice Nitka, Mary Davis Realtor pah Chapter 40 OES, Olive Branch Lodge 64, Vermont a drug-and-alcohol-free atmosphere for a and Associates Inc., Matthew Birmingham Country Store, Kyrias Foundation Inc., Tortola Head- graduating class to celebrate their graduation III, Rutland Regional Medical Center, Side- winds Inc. all together. hill Cronchers Snowmobile Club, Sons of On behalf of Chester-Andover Elementary School and Thank you to all who purchased food at American Legion, Sweet Surrender Bakery, the families who will be the recipients of summer camp the Ludlow Rotary Penny sale April 28 and to The Killarney, The Village Clipper, and To- scholarships, I want to express our deepest appreciation all who donated to the coin drop on May 19. tem Ski Pole. and wish our benefactors and all the members of the Thank you to the following businesses for community a safe and relaxing summer. your valued contribution: American Legion Sincerely, Post 36, Benson’s Chevrolet, Brewfest Co. Black River High School Project Gradua- With gratitude, LLC., Café at de Light, Cota and Cota Inc., tion 2018 Nicole Lewis DJ’s Restaurant, F.W. Webb Inc., Fred Glover Ludlow, Vt. CAES School Counselor

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How do we thank all the special mont to attend Barbara’s services. such amazing food for us. We know sustain us for many years to come people who lovingly came to support Your phone calls and cards eased our it took many to come together as a until we can be together as a whole the family of Barbara Comtois after pain as you shared our loss. Thank family with donations of food or family again. her sudden passing? We hope these you for braving the rain so her fu- funds for the reception, flowers and Barbara’s legacy, so appropriately Robert Miller, Publisher / Advertising Director words can convey to all of you how neral could be in the beautiful Mar- plants, gifts, cards, and even a lawn written by several, was “giving to [email protected] your sympathy and strength guided garet Halladay Memorial Garden at mowing. We are humbled by all who others with kindness and care.” May us through while the angels took our the United Church of Bellows Falls. gave to the Comtois Family Schol- we all strive to follow her lead and Vince West, Ad Consultant / Online Ad Manager Nan to our Poppy. Apparently, Rich- We are grateful for all the first re- arship fund or another charity in live by her example. We miss you ev- [email protected] ard called for her so they could be sponders, Reverend Alison Jacobs, honor of our mom. Barbara loved all eryday, mom, but know you just love together on their 54th wedding an- the Potter family from Fenton and her families, and you have graciously those new angel wings! Shawntae Stillwell, Graphic Director / Ad Designer niversary. Hennessey Funeral Home, and our loved us back. [email protected] We want to express our gratitude immediate family for the caring sup- It is said that a family is like a circle, Our sincere and heartfelt apprecia- to our friends and family who trav- port and for answering our endless never broken but always complete. tion, eled from Florida, Rhode Island, questions. To hold Barbara’s place with us, we The Comtois Family Amanda Wedegis, Editor Connecticut, Massachusetts, New We are honored by the generos- have an abundance of joyous memo- The Illingworth Family [email protected] Hampshire, and right here in Ver- ity of everyone who put together ries of her with all of you. These will The Randall Family Sharon Huntley, Copy Editor & Writer [email protected] Dear Editor, Heather Hawkins, Billing Department I hope that everyone enjoyed our panels filling our agricultural land, be held responsible and pay for their gallons of raw sewage into our wa- [email protected] celebration of independence and has seemed to have forgotten about lack of action; maybe they can host a ters. freedom from our former control- clean, healthy water with millions of prison and make a deal with the state ling monarchy motherland, Britain. gallons of raw sewage pouring into like Springfield did? Sincerely, Corporate & Production Office: We must eternally thank our Found- our lakes and tributaries. Now is the time to take action. Randy Gray 8 High Street • Ludlow, VT 05149 ing Fathers and armed citizens who What steps have been taken by our Don’t say you care about the envi- State Senate candidate Office: 802-228-3600 • Fax: 802-228-3464 fought against the odds for our free- legislators to solve the problem? The ronment and then dump millions of N. Springfield, Vt. dom. We must never disregard our farmers are taking action by extend- founding documents or the founda- ing buffer zones and more friendly The Vermont Journal & The Shopper are KMA Publications Inc. weekly news- papers, and are available free of charge. Advertising The deadline for display tion of our country. The Constitu- distribution of manure and fertil- and classified advertising is Fridays at 12 p.m. We reserve the right to reject tions were written for the people to izer by injecting directly into the soil any advertising. 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Main Street Sunday service and Sunday school is 10:30 a.m. For more information, Worship service is at 9:30 a.m. For more information, please call the contact [email protected] or 603-835-6358. church office, 802-824-6453. WALPOLE, N.H. Walpole Unitarian Church, corner of Union and Main St. BELLOWS FALLS, VT. LUDLOW, VT. Sunday Service begin at 10 a.m. Minister is Rev. Elaine Bomford who will be present twice a month. The first Sunday of each month is Family First Faith Christian Church, 582 Rockingham Rd. The United Church of Ludlow (UCC and Methodist), 48 Pleasant St. Sunday with breakfast and spiritual activities for the while family. Check Pastor Matt and Brenda Farkas welcome all to come and enjoy their Sundays starting at 10:15 a.m. followed by a time of fellowship and coffee www.walpoleunitarianchurch.org. services. Sunday worship and praise starts at 10 a.m. with the Message at hour. Call 802-228-4211 or email [email protected]. Visit us online at 10:30 a.m. Children’s Church (3-7 years) at 10:30 a.m. Holy Spirit service www.unitedchurch.us is on the first and third Sundays of the month at 6:30 p.m. Bible Study WESTMINSTER, VT. takes place on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. at the Flat Iron Exchange Ludlow Baptist Church, on the Green, 99 Main St. Christian Family Circle Chapel, 1512 Back Westminster Rd. in Bellows Falls. For more information, call 802-591-1350. See us on TV: Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Music Ministry, coffee and Sunday song service begins at 10 a.m., Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. www.Sapatv.org - “Doing Life.” www.fact8.com - “Say What!” fellowship at 10:30 a.m. Worship service at 11 a.m. with nursery care Fellowship lunch on first Sunday of each month. Non-denominational. Visit provided. Evening Praise service is at 6:30 p.m. Prayer meetings and Bible www.christianfamilycirclechurch.com and like us on Facebook. Christ’s Church, 24 Main Street, Saxtons River study are Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. For more information, go to www. On the first Sunday of every month, service begins at 10 a.m. and is LudlowBaptist.org or call Pastor Jerry Scheumann calling 802-228-7600. followed by a potluck luncheon. For more information, call 802-376-6178. All welcome. SPRINGFIELD, VT. Mary M. Durand, 1928 – 2018 CAVENDISH-PROCTORSVILLE, VT. Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 90 Park St. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Mary M. western movies, but most of all she Vespers on Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Liturgy on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. For Durand, 90, passed away Thursday loved spending time with her family. Cavendish Baptist Church, 2258 Main St. more information, call 802-885-2615 or go to www.htocvt.org. morning, July 5, 2018 at the Spring- She is survived by one son Wayne Sundays at 10 a.m. More at CavendishBaptist.com or call 802-226-7131 field Health & Rehab. Center in R. Durand of Springfield, five grand- Unitarian Universalist Church, 21 Fairground Rd. Springfield, Vt. She was born June 11, children, 10 great-grandchildren, Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, Main St. We will be taking a break from services until we begin our summer 1928 in Springfield, the daughter of and three-great-great-grandchil- Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. Call 802-228-3451 schedule of meeting on the second and fourth Sundays in July and August. Charles and Helen (Welcome) May. dren; three brothers Edward May, She attended Springfield schools and Lawrence May, and William May; CHESTER, VT. graduated from Springfield High also by many nieces and nephews. Francis J. Hallahan, 1948-2018 School. She was predeceased by her hus- St. Joseph’s Church, 96 S. Main St. On July 27, 1948, she married band, one son Keith M. Durand, and Mass at 4 p.m. on Saturday and Thursday at 9 a.m. Confession from 3 – S. LONDONDERRY, Vt. - Francis made many friends over the years Conrad M. Durand in Springfield, by a granddaughter. 3:30 p.m. J. “Frank” Hallahan, 69, passed away and was known as a kind and gener- Vt. He predeceased her Jan. 21, 2000. A graveside service will be held at suddenly at his home in South Lon- ous man. She worked as an LNA at Spring- a later date in the Pine Grove Cem- Chester Congregational Church, 469 Main Street, Route 11 West donderry June 24, 2018. Frank was Frank had many interests and was field Hospital for many years. etery in North Springfield, Vt. Sunday Service at 10 a.m. All are welcome. For more information, call born in Queens, N.Y., the son of Fran- well read. He loved books, in particu- Mary enjoyed knitting, crocheting, Davis Memorial Chapel is assist- 802-875-3382 or go to www.chestercongregational.org. cis J. and Clare (Korndoerfer) Hallah- lar books on the history of religion crossword puzzles, and watching old ing with arrangements. an. He grew up in Queens Village and and mythology. He had a knack for Andover Community Church, 928 Weston-Andover Rd., Andover spent four years in the U.S. Navy in and a keen interest in languages and Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship service 10:45 a.m. For more the Vietnam era. After his stint in the other cultures, even in retirement. Lawrence R. Gray, 1957 - 2018 information, go to www.andovercommunitychurch.org. Navy, he went on to earn a bachelor’s Just last summer he studied advanced and a master’s degree in international Italian in Padua and Rome. In Oc- LUDLOW, Vt. - Lawrence R. Gray Gray (Jenny); sisters Elizabeth LONDONDERRY, VT. finance. tober, he visited southern France, a of Ludlow passed away at his home (Betty) Gray, Cindy Bowen (Ned), Frank had an interesting career place he visited many times. June 30, 2018. Heather Woodell (Chris); stepmoth- First Baptist Church, 62 Crescent Street, S. Londonderry, Vt. working for the United Nations in He is survived by four sisters Clare Lawrence graduated from GMUHS er Joan Pelkey; special companion Worship services are at 10 a.m. on Sunday mornings. For more Manhattan. He volunteered for and Farragher (Liam) of Vero Beach, Fla.; in 1976. Lawrence served in the U.S. Patti Potter; 10 grandchildren; one was sent on many U.N. missions in an Margaret Shea (the late Dennis) of Army 82nd Airborne from 1976 to great-grandson; and several nieces administrative capacity. These mis- Floral Park, N.Y.; Irene Kraft (Den- 1996, earning several awards and and nephews. Brian A. Haskell, 1947 – 2018 sions took him on some precarious nis) of Smithtown, N.Y. and Clear- medals including the Bronze Star. Lawrence is predeceased by his adventures to countries all over the water, Fla.; and Bernadette Jacoviello He was also retired from the Rutland parents Lloyd Pelkey and Gail Prim- BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Brian A. wife Rose of Bellows Falls; sisters world. Some included Africa, Cam- (Edward) of Stewart Manor, N.Y. He Regional Correction Facility where rose Pelkey, brother Bill Gray, and Haskell, 70, of Laurel Avenue, passed Brenda Stack and husband Michael bodia, Kosovo, and Soviet Georgia. is the adored “Uncle Skip” to 11 niec- he worked as a guard. nephew Matthew Wentz. away peacefully at his home July 1, of Saxtons River and Judith Haskell- He made many friends along the way es and nephews and their spouses and Lawrence was an avid hunter and A celebration of Lawrence’s life 2018. Brian was born in Fitchburg, Patch and husband David of Wall- and often hosted them in the States. 22 grandnieces and grandnephews outdoorsman, hunting all over the was held at his home Saturday, July 7. Mass. Dec. 6, 1947, the son of LeRoy ingford, and many nieces and neph- His family lived vicariously through and many cousins. country and beyond. Lawrence also In lieu of flowers, please send your and Catherine (Cavanaugh) Haskell. ews and friends. He is predeceased his exploits, and they got to meet A private family Celebration of Life enjoyed playing poker, cribbage, charitable contributions to the VT He was a 1965 graduate of Bellows by his first wife Susan (Mellish), many wonderful people from over- will be held on Long Island. Memorial and Yahtzee, anything to take your Disabled Veterans program at VA Falls Union High School, the Uni- brother Gary “Moe” Haskell, and seas whom he invited to family cel- contributions may be made to Lon- money… Medical Center DAV, 215 No. Main versity of Vermont, and earned his stepdaughter Elizabeth McGowan. ebrations. donderry Volunteer Rescue Squad Survivors include his daughter St. White River Junction, VT 05009. master’s degree in education from There will be calling hours Frank bought his house in South (LVRS), P.O. Box 911, Londonderry, Crystal Mulherin (Charles); sons Davis Memorial Chapel in Spring- Keene State College in 1974. Brian Wednesday, July 11 from 5 - 8 p.m. Londonderry in the late 1980s and VT 05148 or a local charity of your Larry Gray II (Missy) and Lloyd field is assisting with arrangements. was a teacher at Riverside Middle at Fenton and Hennessy Funeral worked on it for many years to get it choice. Notes of condolence may be School in Springfield, Vt. for 42 Home. The funeral service will be the way he wanted. He enjoyed his sent to the family: Irene Kraft, 6 Re- years. He was a member of the BPOE held Thursday, July 12 at 1 p.m. at retirement in his beloved house. He dan Drive, Smithtown, NY 11787. Darlene Y. Lique, 1938 – 2018 119 and a past exalted ruler in 1977- the United Church of Bellows Falls, 1978, the American Legion Post 37, with a reception immediately follow- SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Darlene Y. the Polish American Club, and the ing at the church. A burial will be at Irena Obdrzalek, 1950 – 2018 Lique, 79, passed away Sunday, July Polish Roman Catholics of America. a later date. 1, 2018 at the Springfield Hospital in Brian coached in the Connecticut In lieu of flowers, donations may SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Irena Obdrza- Springfield, Vt. She was born Aug. Valley Pee Wee League for 37 years be made in Brian’s memory to The lek, 67, passed way at her home Fri- 5, 1938 in Chicago, the daughter of and was head official of the VPA at CVPWFL, c/o Ed Vancor, P.O. Box day, July 6, 2018. She was born Dec. 1, Buster Odell and Virginia L. Daniels. times throughout his lengthy offici- 703, Bellows Falls, VT 05101 or 1950 in Czechoslovakia, the daughter She was employed as a House of ating career. to the EIk’s Scholarship Fund c/o of Miloslav and Gertruda (Bednarik) Lloyds sales representative for many Brian is survived by his wife George Bennett, P.O. Box 367, Bel- Krmasek. She attended schools in years. She worked as a nursing assis- Brenda Pease McGowan and her lows Falls, VT 05101. Czechoslovakia, earning a degree in tant in Home Health Care and also children Eric and William; his sons Brian touched many lives through- accounting. at the Hanson Court Nursing Home. Casey Haskell and wife Misty of Bel- out his lifetime in one way or an- On July 19, 1975, she married Bo- She worked at American Optical and lows Falls and Cory Haskell and wife other. Please hold those memories humil “Bob” F. Obdrzalek. Whitney Blake. She also ran bingo for Janelle of Rockingham; grandsons in your hearts and cherish each and In 1986, she moved to Springfield, many years. Wylee, Ozzee, Caden and Brennen; every moment with your loved ones. Vt. In 1990, she and her husband On June 7, 2003, she married Dan- brother Kent “Grump” Haskell and We will miss you dearly, Dad. opened Bottle Redeemers in Spring- iel R. Lique in Springfield, Vt. field where she was owner, operator, She enjoyed playing bingo, cards, Darlene Y. Lique, 1938 – 2018. and bookkeeper. and Yahtzee, going on car rides, and PHOTO PROVIDED Lawrence B. Woolson Sr., She enjoyed cooking, knitting, and spending time with family. reading. Irena Obdrzalek, 1950 – 2018. She is survived by her husband nieces, nephews, and cousins. 1929 - 2018 She is survived by her husband of PHOTO PROVIDED Daniel, her children Dennis Gallag- She was predeceased by one daugh- 43 years Bohumil “Bob” Obdrzalek of er Jr., Katherine Gallager, Louanne ter Cindy Cenate, one son Maynard SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Lawrence Church, Fletcher Farms, Diversion- Springfield, one son Jan Obdrzalek of 1 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the Kulpa, Ann Marie Morrison, Virgina G. Cenate Jr., and by two brothers Brown Woolson Sr., 89, formerly of ary Court, and Trustee of Public Springfield, one daughter Alice Mills Oakland Cemetery in Springfield, Vt. Bessette, and Sharon Cenate; step- Larry A. Daniels and Tommy Daniels. Springfield, Vt., passed away on the Funds. of Essex, Vt., three grandchildren, Arrangements are under the direc- son Jason Lique; stepdaughter An- A graveside service was held Fri- evening of June 19, 2018 at Wake He enjoyed tennis, hiking, canoe- and one sister Alena Vlcek. tion of the Davis Memorial Chapel in gelique Lique; two brothers William day, July 6, 2018 at the Pleasant View Robin in Shelburne, Vt. surrounded ing, alpine and cross-country skiing, A graveside service will be held at Springfield. E. Daniels and Kevin F. Daniels; two Cemetery in Chester, Vt. by his family. He was born April 17, and snowshoeing. sisters Robin K. Daniels and Cheryl Arrangements are under the direc- 1929 in South Orange, N.J., the son He is survived by his children B. Daniels; also by 14 grandchildren, tion of the Davis Memorial Chapel in of Kenneth H. and Dorothy (Van- Lawrence B. Woolson Jr. and his wife Kathleen A. Sherwin, 1946 – 2018 11 great-grandchildren; and many Springfield. Wee) Woolson. He graduated from Jill, Leigh Richards and her husband Deerfield Academy in 1947 and from George, Peter Woolson and his wife BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Kathleen A. Kathleen is survived by her children Williams College in 1951. Alessandra; grandchildren K. Hazen Sherwin, 72, passed away Friday, June Wayne Sherwin, Brian Greathouse- On June 7, 1952, he married Con- Woolson, Leah Stauffer and her hus- 29, 2018 at Springfield Health & Rehab Laflam, Kimberly Scott, and Beth Robert Gibson stance Baker in New York City. He band Matt, Zachary Richards and his Center. Kathleen was born in Hins- Blake. She is predeceased by her par- served in the United States Army wife Lauren, Sam Richards, Chris- dale, N.H., Jan. 13, 1946, the daughter ents and her husband Waldemar Sher- CAVENDISH, Vt. - A graveside service for Robert “Bob” Gibson will from 1951 to 1954 during the Kore- tian, Thomas, and Ian Woolson. of Walter and Rena Slicer. She worked win. be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2018 at the Cavendish Village Cem- an War. Woolson was employed with A Circle of Remembrance will be at the Brattleboro Reformer, The Book Services will be private at the conve- etery in Cavendish, Vt. A celebration of life will follow. Jones and Lamson Machine Tool Co. held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2018 at Press, and Clear Solutions. nience of the family. from 1954 to 1971, Vermont Found- Wake Robin in Shelburne, Vt. Com- ry from 1971 to 1972, and with Wig- mittal services will be held at 2 p.m. gins Concrete Products Inc. from Saturday, July 28, 2018 at the Sum- 1972 until his retirement in 1994. mer Hill Cemetery in Springfield, Vt. ANSWERS TO TAKE A BREAK! Civic Boards and Trusteeships in- Reverend Gerry Piper will officiate. CHAVES EXCAVATING cluded Springfield Hospital, Spring- Davis Memorial Chapel in Spring- field Library, First Congregational field is assisting with arrangements. 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Do you ily worried that Ben’s sensory needs and their families. prefer staying home getting kitty defensiveness and language is- “We facilitate the establish- cuddles over going out? Do you sues would make it difficult for ment of social connections, want to save the lives of homeless others to understand him, and vocational introductions, animals? those issues would make it im- and independent living Then this is your chance! Spring- possible for Ben to understand skills for all ages and abili- field Humane Society is starting a the world and the environ- ties. As we grow we will also new foster program! We’re now ment. Years passed with one offer specific supports to offering the following categories: frustration after another by the parents and siblings of Mom and kitten foster homes simply attempting experiences Ben’s Buddies, such as tran- Foster a momma and her babies most other families enjoyed. sition planning workshops, until they’re ready to be weaned! As a result, Ben’s family spent sibling workshops, and IEP Play with (socialize) the kittens, Cat and kitten fostering. Foster a dog or Rent-a-Rover. the time creating “staycations” planning workshops.” make sure they’re growing as they STOCK PHOTO STOCK PHOTO and developing activities in “Our hope is to provide should, keep an eye on momma their own backyard. life long passions to indi- cat too! We will train you and give you how to train them, supply food, 24-hour phone support, all vet bills After years of isolation Ben’s viduals with special needs you everything you need, plus of- and 24-hour telephone support. All paid, crates, food, toys… whatever family has created a nonprofit by providing a wide variety fer 24-hour telephone support! dogs will be temperament-tested and the animal needs, you will have in Ben Adams creates Ben’s Buddies Social Group. group for individuals like Ben PHOTO PROVIDED of activities and meeting This program also counts toward fully vetted prior to going to foster addition to the bonus of knowing and their families. Ben’s Bud- places. We know first hand community service hours for stu- homes. you made this cat or dog’s life worth dies Social Group is an en- how services are lacking dents! Special needs homes living! couraging, nurturing group with a kind of safety net to participate when these individuals graduate Dog foster homes Sometimes we have kittens, cats, Rent-a-Rover special needs in mind. Each activity in activities that in the past have high school, and we want them Some dogs just don’t do well puppies, or dogs that are born or Do you like to walk or run and and meet up is well planned so that seemed too challenging. “It’s liber- to develop passions, a purpose for at shelters. Some dogs come to come to us with special needs. These wish you had a canine companion? each individual may engage in any ating to have the confidence to have getting out of bed in the morn- us needing basic house manners can include medical needs such as Going for a ride to get ice cream and way they can. Parents or caregivers these experiences that other families ing.” Adams states, “Because we including housebreaking. Do requiring a quiet place to recover want to make a shelter dog’s day? have an opportunity to connect, and may take for granted, like an over- understand how challenging it you want a dog, but can’t afford from heartworm, behavioral needs Want a pet for a weekend sleepover? siblings have opportunities to con- night camping trip or a ride on a is economically to raise children one? Are your children asking such as a dog or cat that’s terrified of Our rent-a-rover program is for you! nect with siblings like them. train. These are things we’ve wanted with special needs, and that often for a puppy but you don’t know everything, or a physical disability If you’re interested in any of these Adams has heard over and over in to experience as a family but it just times they may be 30 years old if they’re mature enough yet to that makes it difficult for a cat or dog programs, we do require a very short her life that there is “safety in num- seemed too daunting.” and still living in our homes, we handle one? Do you have a dog to do well in a shelter. If you choose application and class prior to ani- bers.” Having a group that have sim- Ben’s Buddies Social Group, lo- provide these opportunities free that would appreciate a roommate to make a difference for a special ani- mals leaving the shelter. Please con- ilar experiences and needs builds cated in southern Vermont and of charge. We don’t want our bud- for a little while? Do you want to mal, we will provide all the support tact Executive Director Anne Eddy dies to be unable to participate in make the difference in a dog be- you could need. Behavior plans writ- at 802-885-2174 or lostdogsoul@ya- an event due to financial reasons. ing adoptable or not? We will train ten by a certified animal behaviorist, hoo.com for more information! Knight Excavating I’ve taken the whole month of June to concentrate on fundrais- Ponds, Roads, ing, as we have several meet ups Sewer Systems that are only reserved and not yet Book sale blow out Logging & Land Clearing fully paid for. We’ve been blessed Drainage Problems with donations, but there’s still a SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Grab the looking for on grams for chil- lot of work to do for us to be the family, and head for the biggest one table. Spring- dren and adults, Complete Site Work kind of group I envision.” book sale in Springfield, held this field children fancy equipment Free Estimates If you would like to make a year July 13 and 14 at the National who signed up like the new au- donation, here are the ways you Guard Armory on Fairground for the summer tomatic external can contribute. PayPal @bens- Road in North Springfield, Vt. On reading program defibrillator, and 802-874-7191 - Jamaica, VT buddiessocial. Checks made pay- Friday, July 13, the doors open at at the library have luxuries like new able to Shirley Royce, Treasurer, 10 a.m. and stay open until 6 p.m.; a free coupon for slip covers for the BBSG, P.O. Box 109 Reading, VT Saturday, July 14, begin at 8 a.m. a children’s book library chairs. 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There are raffle tickets music, and one week all about rocks! have the Nature Museum at Grafton for some great prizes, a treasure chest Throughout July and August, the presenting a program for the kids Hi! My name’s Zoey and I’m a 3-year-old spayed full of smaller prizes, as well as a bas- Youth Services Room will also offer a Wednesdays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. female. I came to Lucy Mackenzie when the woman ket of free books to choose from. Our free drop-in craft and a creative area The dates for each presentation are: who was caring for me realized she was allergic to regular Friday Story Time for kids in for the older kids who do not attend • July 18: Abenaki and Nature cats. I was just glad it wasn’t only me that she was • Aug. 1: The Beaver allergic to! I’m super friendly with people, other • Aug. 8: Inspecta Insecta cats, and even get along with dogs too. 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League unless the BF league paid a good sum of money to join their na- • Best girls basketball players - The Rayner girls * tional organization. From then on from the date that notification came, the • Fastest track man - Ed Cray popular youth baseball training grounds became known as the Bellows Falls • Top long distance runner - Bobby Barnett Junior League. • Smaller athlete who played big - Jim Ross Anyway, Barry, who grew up in North Walpole, grew into a teenager who • Top competitors - Rick Kane, Mike Griffin would become the Terriers starting quarterback, point guard, and center • Most graceful runners - Tim Nelson, Joe Waryas fielder. He spent his professional career as a teacher/coach at Sunapee High • Top majorette - Mabella Mendez School in New Hampshire where he had loads of success as a baseball and • Favorite coach - Tom Lovett volleyball coach. • Biggest fan - Doug MacPhee My lasting memories of Barry are in that Little League uniform with his • Summer top swimmers - Bill Hadley, David Vosburgh upper cut swing, depositing baseballs in the pine trees behind the right field • Best summer softball player - David Allbee fence. He was ahead of his times with his launch angle blasts. I just wonder • Best little league pitcher - Nicky Anderson what his exit velocity was. • Most school spirit - Paul Obuchowski BY BILL MURPHY Barry retired a few years back and rode off into the sunset to Florida where • Captain of the cheerleaders - Ann Lucia The Vermont Journal & The Shopper he literally rides his bike and thinks of his days gone by. He related to me • Excellent unsung coach -Harold Angers that it was while riding his bike that the vision came to him about putting to • Excellent athletic representative - Barry Chamberlain * Regular readers know that this space has warned you more than once script, a little something about the athletes from Bellows Falls High School • Top organization - Legion Post 37 that you can’t judge a book by its cover. Today you can’t even trust that this who made a lasting impression on him. His story goes: • In appreciation - Paul Aumand Sr. and Lover Dexter” is actually a This & That, although it partially is. If you are following me so “I followed the teams before, during, and somewhat after my years there. I In general these were athletes from Barry’s formative years in BF. There far, you are much less confused than I am. graduated with the wonderful class of 1967. I just thought that these names were a couple of categories in which he came in contact with athletes years An acquaintance from the past contacted me a number of weeks ago should not be forgotten. later and judged they were better suited to be named for their catego- about writing a guest piece. I called him and we decided his column could • My childhood athletic idol - Dickie Whitcomb ry. The most important message Barry sends is: these were athletes who be used when I take my annual four days off in July at the baseball All-Star • Best boy athletes - Harold Bushway and Kevin Keefe should not be forgotten. break. I customarily take off from all my jobs - except this one - each July, • Best girl athlete - Kathleen Gallagher (maiden name for all girls men- Bill Murphy note: Barry’s list is interesting and thought-provoking. I and his contribution would guarantee me four full days to myself. Nice! tioned) agree with many of his selections from that era. If I am able to return regu- Little did I know I would be missing from action due to health reasons • Best football player - Grump Haskell larly to this job, I plan on setting up a committee in each of our towns to throughout the entire month of June. Thus since his old-time writings • Top running back - Gil Bennett brainstorm a similar all-time list in each community in our reading area. have arrived, I pass them along to you under the masthead of This & That. • Toughest football players - Dubber Kiniry, George Lucia, and Paul Waryas Be thinking and let me know what you think. My first memory of Dave Barry was in a Polish American uniform in • Best football hands - Paul Savoie and Babe McAuliffe the Bellows Falls Little League around 1960. That was before Little League • Best boys basketball players - Vince Dibernardo, Hooker Aumand, and If you would like to comment on the sports in this paper or send an Headquarters said Bellows Falls couldn’t refer to the league as Little the “B” boys. idea for a story, feel free to email [email protected]. BF Legion Baseball off to a strong start Vermont basketball team claims gold at Special Olympics

REGION - Coach Peter Booth said it best, “We are national champs. I kind of got chills - we just beat the en- tire country in basketball.” Dark Horse Unified, a The Bellows Falls Legion team is fighting for one of the four Southern Vermont CVU based team The BF Legion is off to a strong 7-3 start in Vermont Southern American Legion play-off spots in Legion baseball this summer. Presently, their biggest rivals was the first Ver- play. Post 37’s Jacob Streeter scrambling back to first base on a pick-off throw. for second place are Hartford and Brattleboro. McGregor Vancor scores a run mont team to win Post General Manager Kevin Vancor says Streeter “has been phenomenal at versus Hartford. Vancor leads the BF team in runs scored with 13, has 8 RBI’s, the state champi- second base. He is clearly our best defensive player.” and is swatting an impressive .438. onship and now PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE the Gold Medal at Seattle during the 2018 Special Olympics USA Vt. Special Olympics basketball. Games. They went STOCK PHOTO 4-0 in the pool play after beating Florida in The 10-player roster included overtime. Next came the 37-21 Lindsey Albertelli, Haley Clos, win over Rhode Island in the Kevin Conger, Wayne Elias, Rob- semi-finals. In the gold-medal ert Ellis-Clark, Paul Keen, Shannon game of Division I final, Ver- Loiseau, Graham Walker, Erin Wat- mont came back from a one- son, and Gary Whalon. point halftime deficit to beat Anthony Spagnolo also coached Connecticut 38-29 to claim alongside Booth. He was the team’s top honors in the nation. The X’s and O’s strategist. Vermonters went undefeated Sue Minter, the president of Spe- in its run to the gold medal cial Olympics Vermont, said the Josh Woods may have graduated a year ago as a 6-0. Green Mountain State was compet- Bellows Fall’s Clayton Groenewold hits, hits, and Chieftain, but he still wears the Pierce Lawton colors Of the 38 points in the title ing against much bigger states. She hits some more. He has only appeared in half of and makes his team competitive. Woods has picked game, only 10 were scored by said she would like to get unified Post 37’s league games this summer, but he is hit- up two wins in relief this summer and a save in his Pierce Lawton Post 37 shortstop Griffin Waryas the team partners who are par- sports in every school in Vermont. ting a tough to believe .706 with 12 hits in 17 at 8-and-one-third innings on the mound while strik- awaits a throw to retire a runner in a recent game. ticipants without intellectual bats with a team high 11 runs batted in. ing out 10 and allowing no earned runs. Waryas is hitting .296 for the locals at the plate. disabilities playing alongside Submitted by Don Lloyd of PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE Special Olympics athletes. Springfield, Vt. Migratory bird hunting seasons Free fishing clinics REGION – The Vermont Fish & Duck season this fall opens Oct. are sold at post offices, federal ref- REGION – Three state parks are able. We’ve had entire families come state parks. Wildlife Department has announced 13 in the Lake Champlain and In- uges, or online at www.fws.gov/ working with the Vermont Fish and learn together,” said Corey Hart, Let’s Go Fishing Clinics at state the 2018-2019 migratory bird hunt- terior Vermont zones, and Oct. 2 birds/get-involved/duck-stamp/ & Wildlife Department to offer education specialist with Vermont parks are being held as follows: ing season dates and bag limits. in the Connecticut River Zone. The buy-duck-stamp.php. State duck free Let’s Go Fishing clinics on a Fish & Wildlife. • Boulder Beach State Park in Gro- A printable copy of the Migratory Lake Champlain Zone has a split sea- stamps are available on www. weekly basis this summer. Lake Vermont’s rural landscape and ton State Forest - Saturdays at 3 p.m. Bird Syllabus can be downloaded son Oct. 13 - 21 and Nov. 10 – Dec. vtfishandwildlife.com and from Bomoseen, Lake St. Catherine, and abundant waterways provide a va- Call 802-584-3823 for park informa- from the Vermont Fish & Wildlife 30. The Interior Vermont Zone is a license agents. The hunter must Boulder Beach State Parks will be riety of thriving fisheries, and fish- tion. website under “Hunt” – “Hunting straight season Oct. 13 – Dec. 11. sign the federal duck stamp. offering these free clinics. ing is an important part of the state’s • Lake St. Catherine State Park - Sat- Regulations and Seasons.” A printed The Connecticut River Zone is a split All migratory game bird hunters The Let’s Go Fishing program culture and history. People looking urdays at 10 a.m. Call 802-287-9158 version also will be available from li- season Oct. 2 – Nov. 4 and Nov. 21 – must also be registered with the is a network of trained volunteer to get into the sport can now learn to for park information. cense agents and post offices by late Dec. 16. Harvest Information Program in instructors administered by the fish with expert guidance in some of • Lake Bomoseen State Park - Sun- August. Vermont’s youth waterfowl hunt- each state they hunt. You can reg- Vermont Fish & Wildlife Depart- Vermont’s most beautiful locations: days at 2 p.m. Call 802-265-4242 for A statewide Vermont open hunt- ing weekend will be Sept. 29 and 30. ister on Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s ment who educate park information. ing season for resident Canada geese Resident and nonresident hunters website or call toll-free 1-877-306- Vermonters and No registration will occur Sept. 1-25. The daily bag 17 years of age or younger may hunt 7091. After providing some basic visitors of all ages is required. Those limit is five Canada geese in the ducks and geese within the Lake information, you will receive your and abilities about taking the clinic Connecticut River Zone and eight in Champlain and Interior Vermont annual H.I.P. registration number, angling. Instructors are not required the rest of the state during this Sep- zones during this weekend while ac- which you then need to record on teach fishing skills to possess a state tember season. The purpose of the companied by an adult 18 or older. your hunting license. and techniques, the fishing license September season is to help control In the Connecticut River Zone, The hunting season dates, bag importance of qual- during participa- Vermont’s resident Canada goose youth must be 15 years of age or limits, and related regulations for ity aquatic habitat, tion. Clinics are population prior to the arrival of younger. Both adult and youth must all migratory birds are set annual- fishing ethics, and ongoing now Canada geese migrating south from have Vermont hunting licenses. The ly within a framework established fishing regulations. through August. Canada. adult may not hunt or carry a fire- by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ser- Clinics are free after A complete list A second Canada goose hunting arm. Youth ages 16 and 17 must have vice, and in coordination with paid admission to of Let’s Go Fishing season, for resident and migrant state and federal duck stamps. New York and New Hampshire. the state park and opportunities is birds, will be held Oct. 13-Dec. 1 Woodcock hunting season is Oct. Waterfowl season dates and bag all equipment is pro- available at www. with a daily bag limit of three Cana- 1- Nov. 14 statewide with a three- limits are set in three zones: Lake vided on site. vtfishandwildlife. da geese in the Lake Champlain and bird bag limit. Champlain, Interior Vermont, “Fishing is a fun com. More infor- Interior Vermont zones. In addition to a hunting license, a and Connecticut River. The New group activity, and mation on Ver- In the Connecticut River Zone, the waterfowl hunter 16 or older must Hampshire Fish and Game De- these guided weekly mont State Parks Canada goose season will be Oct. 2 – carry current federal and Vermont partment sets the season dates clinics make the can be found at Nov. 4, and Nov. 21 – Dec. 16 with a duck stamps in order to hunt wa- and bag limits for the Connecticut learning process www.vtstateparks. daily bag limit of two Canada geese. terfowl in Vermont. Federal stamps River Zone. simple and enjoy- Let’s Go Fishing clinic at Lake St. Catherine State Park. com. PHOTO BY ROBERT SHUMSKIS. 2B | July 11, 2018 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper arts & entertainment Springfield Community The Gully Boys perform on the Players “Steel Magnolias” Proctorsville Green SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Gossipy CAVENDISH, Vt. - The Caven- al rock/jam band from the Green so join your friends and neighbors southern women in a small town dish Community and Conserva- Mountains. Influenced by all the mu- in front of the gazebo on the green. beauty parlor in Louisiana, delicate tion Association on behalf of the sic that creates the backdrop for all Bring a blanket or a comfortable chair, as magnolias outside but tough as Town of Cavendish invites every- our lives, they present an amalgama- have a picnic, or just lie back and relax steel inside, inhabit the comedy- one to the Cavendish Music Series tion of style, sound, and personality on the grass. It’s a fun way to enjoy the drama “Steel Magnolias” by Robert Wednesday, July 18 at 6 p.m. when that makes them unique, but with a summer weather and either reconnect Harling. Their story swings from The Gully Boys take to the gazebo comfortable familiarity. They like to with old friends or make new ones. heart-warming humor and sass to on the Proctorsville Green. This mix up the playlist with originals and Neal’s Restaurant in Proctorsville is meaningful conversations about life. will be the second of the 2018 con- cover tunes from all genres. As Ver- sponsoring this concert. On a morning in June a wise- certs that are held on consecutive monters, they feel that music helps For more information, please call cracking Truvy (Ann Fahlbush of Wednesday evenings in July and bring us all together and helps to sus- Robin at 802-226-7736. In the event Proctorsville) opens her beauty sa- August. tain our communities. of rain, postponement information lon, where all the ladies who are New to Proctorsville this year, The concert is free and open to ev- will be reflected on the Cavendish “anybody” come to have their hair The Gully Boys are a profession- eryone - not just Cavendish residents - Facebook page. done. She is assisted by her eager new assistant, Annelle (Anna Kend- all of Chester), who is unsure wheth- er she is still married. Twilight On The Tavern Lawn Truvy dispenses shampoo and ad- vice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, (Aprille Lawrence of Spring- Seated left to right: Irene Ramen as Clairee, Aiyana Fortin as Shelby, and presents The Stockwell Brothers field), and to Clairee, the feisty may- Anna Kendall as Annelle. Standing left to right: Aprille Lawrence as Ouiser, or’s widow (Irene Ramen of Rock- PUTNEY, Vt. - Twilight Music area businesses and organizations. tunes mixed in with more unusual Ann Fahlbush as Truvy, and Kathryn King as M’lynn. ingham). PHOTO PROVIDED continues its 16th annual Twilight The concerts are free to the public fare - Americana melodies riding On The Tavern Lawn series of and food will be available. For more world beat grooves and Celtic, jazzy, summer concerts Sunday, July 15 information, call 802-387-5772 or even neo-classical instrumentals. Aiyana Fortin of Mount Holly with contemporary bluegrass and visit www.twilightmusic.org. Featuring 2005 Merlefest bluegrass eGrasse plays the sensitive newlywed folk music quartet The Stockwell In five decades together, The Stock- banjo contest winner, Bruce Stock- D Celebrating Shelby, and Kathryn King of Brothers. The seven concert se- well Brothers have played everything well, The Stockwell Brothers have oncrete 30 Years! Weathersfield is her protective ries continues every other Sunday from classic bluegrass to folk rock to performed alongside artists from C mom, who shows her steel when through Aug. 26. world beat music. Their music con- Bill Monroe, Doc Watson, and Earl the chips are down. All concerts begin at 6 p.m. in tinues to span traditional and pro- Scruggs to Mary-Chapin Carpen- 3 Floors 3 Foundations “Steel Magnolias,” directed by downtown Putney on the Putney gressive styles, but their well-honed ter, Jonathan Edwards, and Asleep 3 Free Estimates 3 Guaranteed Work Stephanie Rowe, will run July 20 – Tavern lawn - bring a lawn chair signature sound spotlights new At The Wheel; recorded with Mike 21 and 27 – 28 at the Springfield or blanket - or at Next Stage at 15 singer/songwriter material recast Auldridge and Phil Rosenthal of the Community Players’ studio on Kimball Hill in case of rain. The with varied rhythms and original ar- bluegrass supergroup The Seldom 116 Pleasant Street • Ludlow, VT 05149 South Street at 7:30 p.m. series is sponsored by the Town rangements featuring three-part vo- Scene; and toured throughout the Office: 802-228-8466 • Cell: 802-356-5329 Make reservations by calling of Putney, Green Mountain Well, cal harmonies. They cover straight United States and in Canada and 1-866-967-8167 or online at www. Soundview Paper Company, the ahead bluegrass songs, finger picked Europe. As a trio, they have released showtix4u.com. Putney Food Co-op, the Stockwell acoustic guitar ballads, full tilt break- two albums, “Stobro” and “Leave My Brothers, and many other Putney downs and traditional mandolin Dreams Alone.” The Emporium Tobacco & Gift Shop Humidified Premium Cigars | Hand Blown Glass Pipes We are your Rochester Chamber Music Society hosts Hookahs & Shisha | Roll Your Own Tobacco & Supplies LocaL PaPer! 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As artistic director of the Innovative violinist Mary Rowell chestra of Emmanuel Music and en- Rochester Chamber Music Society’s has performed and recorded with joys an active freelance career in the summer series, she has performed scores of today’s composers as soloist Boston area with a focus on chamber with Lark Quartet, Johannes Quar- MOUNTAIN RESORT and chamber musician. Considered music. She collaborated with mem- tet, cellist Nathaniel Rosen. She is by critics to be one of the most im- bers of the Grammy-nominated pianist for the innovative Heliand portant and exciting performers on string ensemble, A Far Cry and the Consort and is cofounder of the the contemporary scene today, Mary American Repertory Theater for the Middlebury Song Fest. She teaches Rowell cannot be classified. Known 2015 premier of Matthew AuCoin’s piano and chamber music at Middle- for her work with the Grammy opera “Crossing.” She is a member bury College and the Middlebury Award-winning Tango Project, the of Arcadian Winds, a Boston-based Community Music Center. indie band The Silos and pop icon woodwind quintet specializing in For information, visit www.rcms- Joe Jackson, she has carved an indeli- contemporary music. Vanessa co- vt.org or call 802-767-9234. ble place in the contemporary classi- owns and operates the music agency, cal music world. Rowell is currently Music Management which pairs mu- working with composer/performer sic with over 1,500 events annually. Libraries Eve Beglarian as the duo BRIM and Cynthia Huard has appeared as a Rock dance SPACIOUS ASSISTED LIVING party at APARTMENTS AVAILABLE

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The Vermont Journal/The Shopper July 11, 2018 | 3B arts & entertainment The Community Art Garden West Side Story opens July 12 CHESTER, Vt. - The arts are alive the arts and look and well in Chester, Vt. and 295 forward to making WESTON, Vt. - Continuing a more on the Weston Stage, will cho- Main Street is buzzing with exciting more magical events full tilt schedule of summer enter- reograph using the original Tony new music and art experiences with like that one happen tainment, Weston presents Amer- award-winning Jerome Robbins’ more on the horizon. All summer soon! ica’s most beloved musical, “West choreography. long, Community Art Garden has Community Art Side Story,” on the Main Stage The show’s creative team includes camps and community art opportu- Garden has a busy from July 12 through Aug. 4. music director Larry Pressgrove nities for artists of all ages. Located summer camp Star-crossed lovers Tony and (Weston’s “Guys and Dolls,” “42nd on the green, this community art schedule with offer- Maria fight to keep their forbid- Street”), scenic designer Russell studio is easy and fun to access and ings for kids of all den love alive in this reimagining Parkman, costume designer Ilona provides a great source of arts-based ages. Here is a list of “Romeo and Juliet” set in 1950s Somogyi, lighting designer Travis fun for kids and families. of current offerings. New York. One of the most cel- McHale, and sound designer Rider Community Art Garden owner For more informa- ebrated musicals of all time, this Q. Stanton. Emily Burkland says it’s going to be tion or to rent the production commemorates com- Director Fort calls the show a their most exciting summer yet. “I studio for a group of poser Leonard Bernstein’s 100th “beautifully written plea for toler- have been partnering with members five or more, please birthday, recreates Jerome Rob- ance and understanding.” Although of our community this summer - contact Emily. Community Art Garden camps all summer long! bins’ award-winning choreogra- it was written 60 years ago, he notes, Grandma Jeanne at the Whiting Li- • Nature Arts PHOTO PROVIDED phy, and features those gorgeous Max Sheldon (Tony) and Evy Ortiz “the message feels more relevant to- brary in Chester and Ashley Hensel- Camp for ages 4 and and iconic songs from Stephen (Maria) in rehearsal. day than ever. Whenever we want to Browning from The Dance Factory up runs July 14 and 21, from 9 a.m. stitches and to working on the Sondheim and Bernstein, includ- PHOTO BY TIM FORT remind ourselves of what is impor- in Springfield, to offer more diverse to noon. machine and will have the option ing “America,” “Tonight,” and tant about being loving and human, art and music programming than I • Dramatic Arts Camp for ages to make a simple finished project “Somewhere.” ry” (Arthur Laurent’s recent Broad- it will always be important to per- could manage alone,” said Emily. “I 5 and up runs Aug. 1 to 3, from 10 of a small quilt or bag. All materi- “West Side Story” originally way revival); a show that garnered form West Side Story.” am excited to keep offering arts pro- a.m. - 2 p.m. als included. premiered on Broadway in 1957 a Grammy for Best Musical Show “West Side Story” runs July 12 - gramming at the studio, but I love • Messy Mondays for ages 2 to 4 Register for all camps online at and was nominated for six Tony album. Joining Max and Evy are Jor- Aug. 8 at the Weston Playhouse, 8 integrating and connecting with the runs every fourth Monday, July 23 www.communityartgarden.com. Awards. It has been revived on dan J. Ford as Riff, Dan Rosales (For- Park St. in Weston. Show times are community so this is exciting for me and Aug. 27 from 10 - 11:15 a.m. To contact Community Art Broadway three times, most re- mer Young Company, “Fiddler on at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Satur- to change things up!” • Yes, ART! for ages 11 - 14 runs Garden, contact Emily at theart- cently in 2009, and has had inter- the Roof”) as Chino and Courtney day, 2 p.m. Wednesday and Satur- This May, Community Art Garden two Tuesdays, July 10 and Aug. 14 [email protected] or call 802- national productions mounted in Arango as Anita. day, and at 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets paired with Chester Music Center from 3 – 5 p.m. July 10 features a 5x7 289-3071. For more information the United Kingdom, Australia, Founding Director Tim Fort, who can be purchased by calling the box and ran a successful open house. multimedia canvas and slime facto- about Chester Music Center, con- Israel, Japan, and countless other directed this season’s Young Com- office between 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Ida Mae Specker opened the music ry. Aug. 14 features tie dye poi balls tact Ida Mae Specker at ispecker@ destinations. A classic from the pany production of “Anne of Green 802-824-5288, or by visiting www. school in March 2018 and has offered and giant bubbles. gmail.com or call 802-734-7183. moment it premiered, “West Side Gables” as well past favorites “Ten- westonplayhouse.org. Ask about monthly jams as well as lessons for • Sewing 101 for ages 8 and up runs You can follow Community Art Story” has been performed for derly,” “Les Misérables,” and “Pump dinner at the theatre’s farm to table fiddle, guitar, and banjo. Both Em- Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 13 and Garden and Chester Music Center over half a century all around the Boys and Dinettes,” will direct “West restaurant, West Town Eatery, and ily and Ida enjoy working with the 14 from 9 a.m. to noon. Campers on Facebook and Instagram. We world. The 1961 film adaptation Side Story.” Felicity Stiverson, who Weston’s famed post-show Cabaret, community to promote music and will be introduced to simple hand strive to keep local arts alive. was nominated for 11 academy has been seen in “The Music Man,” Yankee Magazine’s “best place for a awards and won 10, including best “42nd Street,” “A Chorus Line,” and nightcap!” picture. Village Square Booksellers open mic As the largest ensemble of the season, the “West Side Story” cast Stop in today to get BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Village mic. A selection of his books will be works or a favorite book. The po- is made up of 27 talented actors, Square Booksellers in Bellows Falls, available for sale and autographing. ets sit around a circle, so there is no both new and returning to the Vt., assisted by New Hampshire au- DeNiord is currently a professor of need to be nervous about standing Weston stage. Max Sheldon (“Pe- 25% OFF thor and poet Jim Fowler, will host English at Providence College and the in front of a room for newbie po- ter and the Starcatcher”) stars as Complete Vermont Legal Grow Packages second Saturday Open Mic July 14 at Poet Laureate of Vermont. He lives in etry readers. Call 802-463-9404 for Tony alongside Evy Ortiz as Ma- with this coupon ad 1 p.m. This month we will be featur- Westminster West, Vt. with his wife, event reservations. Go to www.vil- ria. Ortiz toured throughout the ing a reading by Vermont Poet Laure- Liz. 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The en- ON OUR NOW THRU Book by Lisa Kron. semble is privileged to be the string Music by Jeanine Tesori. Community quartet in residence at St. Michael’s SECOND STAGE JULY 28 Cathedral in Springfield, Mass. Based on the Graphic Novel All the concerts are Sundays at 4 by Alison Bechdel theater comes p.m. There is a small entrance fee. A groundbreaking Children 12 and under are free. For 5-time Tony Winner additional information about the TICKETS: 802.824.5288 alive 2018 summer concert series, see SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Remem- www.sundaysonthehill.org. westonplayhouse.org ber the good times you had at the Springfield Community Players? Relive those memories with an excit- ing new display in the lobby of the Springfield Town Library. Props, Retail Store Final Closing Date is Sunday, July 22, 2018 memorabilia, and summer season teasers are up in July. The Springfield Community Play- ers are the oldest continuously per- forming community theater in Ver- FINAL SALE mont, on stage since 1920. Don Gray, Stephanie Rowe, and current presi- dent John MacDonald have picked MAKE AN OFFER! highlights from stage props and scrapbooks to show off a hundred before we consolidate to our full service Design Center years of area cultural history. Ready to plan your next local the- ater outing? The Springfield Com- munity Players are rehearsing “Steel Magnolias” by Robert Harling right now. Shows are July 20, 21, 27, and 28, starting at 7:30 p.m. All perfor- mances happen at the studio on 165 South Street in Springfield. Find tickets at www.springfieldcommuni- typlayers.org or call the Ticket Box Office at 866-967-8167. The Springfield Town Library is located at 43 Main Street in Spring- field, Vt. Programs are free and open to the public, and the building is ac- Retail Store | 802-228-4581 | 122 Main St, Ludlow, VT cessible. Call the library at 802-885- 3108 for more information about 11am - 6pm Thur; 11am - 7pm Fri - Sat; 9am - 1pm Sun; and 10am - 4pm Mon services or the display. 4B | July 11, 2018 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper golf & garden news Okemo Valley Golf Club Ludlow Garden Club to visit Championship results Cavendish gardens LUDLOW, Vt. - The Ludlow Garden Club will hold its next meeting Thursday, July 12 with visits to two gardens in Cavendish, Vt. The first is a well-established garden to which the owners have devoted much time and effort over the years. The second is a relatively new endeavor, just one year in the making, by a seasoned and dedi- cated gardener. Both properties are beautiful and described by one of the hosts as a “work in prog- ress.” Aren’t all gardens? The Ludlow Garden Club, founded in 1941, offers educa- The Ludlow Garden Club will be visiting some local gardens in Cavendish. tional and hands-on programs to STOCK PHOTO promote an interest in all aspects of gardening. An important and Academy Museum grounds. Mem- Membership in Ludlow Garden visual project of the club is the bers can be seen throughout the Club is open to anyone interested in beautification of our town. Club summer, sporting their green garden gardening and the continued beauti- Okemo Valley Golf Club. members provide many hours club aprons, planting, watering, and fication of Ludlow. Guests are always PHOTO PROVIDED cleaning-up the mini park next maintaining the numerous planters welcome. For more information, call to Town Hall and the Black River throughout town. 802-228-2983. LUDLOW, Vt. – Okemo Valley lead after round one. By the middle sa. He played brilliantly over Golf Club hosted its annual Club of round two it became a two-man the two days, only being slightly Championship Weekend, July 7 and duel. Roger Danyew and Ed Richter challenged by defending Cham- 8. The championship was an indi- separated themselves from the field. pion Tom Whalley. Cycle the Rain vidual 36-hole, stroke-play event. Richter pulled ahead by a shot after The net winners were: Ladies’, Ruthie Schamback, three-time 13 holes, Danyew responded with Rosemary Burns; Ladies’ Senior, SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - sphere to replen- defending champion, held a five- key pars on, arguably the toughest, Shirley MacDonald and Jude Fa- Everyone is invited to ish the water cycle, stroke lead over Rosemary Burns par-fours on the course – the 15th lango tied; Men’s Peter Girouard; join Jan Lambert of we are helping a going into round two, where she and 16th – to pull ahead by one and Men’s Senior, Larry Plumb. Voices of Water for Cli- lot of good things made her move. After a splendid shot with two holes to play. Ed re- Okemo Valley Golf Club is mate Sunday, July 22, 10 to happen! Come 43 on the front side and a birdie sponded by making a key par on the Vermont’s first heathland-style a.m., at the Springfield hear some positive, on the 10th hole, she pulled within 17th hole to draw even once again, golf course and was designed ac- UU, when she will pres- uplifting stories of one stroke of Schamback with eight where the score remained after 18 cording to the traditions of the ent the Sunday service, restoration from holes to play. Schamback quickly holes. A playoff ensued on the 10th game. The golf club features a with assistance from around the globe, steadied the ship, the key being a where Ed Richter prevailed to be- full-service clubhouse, indoor Sharon Mueller. They and how you can be three-hole stretch where she bird- come a two-time Club Champion. practice facility, 18-acre state-of- will explore the sacred part of this world- ied the 13th and parred the 14th The Ladies’ Senior Champion the-art outdoor training center, role of water as the sus- wide movement to and 15th to stretch her lead back to title went to Gwen Hofmann. She fully stocked pro shop and fleet tainer of life and climate restore water cycles. three, where it remained to the fin- gradually pulled away from the field of electric carts. on our planet. You may be as- ish – thus becoming Women’s Club in round two, winning her first Se- The layout is a par 70 that Learn how the water tounded! Champion for the fourth time. nior Ladies’ Championship. measures 6,400 yards in length cycle is absolutely cen- This service is held The Men’s Championship saw five Once again, the Men’s Senior and features bent grass greens, tral, and by simply al- at 21 Fairground Rd. players within three shots of the Championship went to Rick Mara- tees and fairways with multiple lowing the divine gift of Local volunteers of the Black River Action Team gathered in June in Springfield, Vt. tee areas on each hole, ensur- rain and snow to soak to create a “rain garden” on a front lawn to absorb rainwater ing playability and challenge for into the ground and into draining off the road. Written by Jan all ability levels. Rolling hills, plants and the atmo- PHOTO PROVIDED Lambert. moderate elevation changes, and wide fairways with well-placed hazards enhance the heathland layout. 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BROWNSVILLE, Vt. - Jai is happy to donate “Knitted poem. 802-463-2204. TFN Liz Eaton, 9:30-10:30 a.m., WINDSOR, Vt. - Come Studios in Brownsville is Knockers” to breast cancer Fullerton Inn, Main Street, SATURDAY, JULY 14 - make gooseberry jam, a SUNDAY, JULY 15 - holding Reiki 1 & 2 Training survivors. Stop by and ask for SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. - 9:30- Chester. This is a strength ALSTEAD, N.H. - Beekeepers quintessential English variety PUTNEY, Vt. - Next Stage Arts on Saturday, July 21 from Betty for more information. Call 11 a.m. Play Group at Saxtons building yoga class in the must take timely steps to jam, at Blake Hill Preserves in Project cooking class series 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 802-463-3907. TFN River Elementary School. 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Drop beekeeping workshop from 1-4 FRIDAYS – Cherry Hill Farm in Springfield. pizza sauce, grate cheese, to create a complete healing new friends. All parents with in anytime or purchase a few p.m. on Saturday, July 14, at TOWNSHEND, Vt. – Grace We will be teaching infusing and have a fun activity around experience for you, as well as young children are welcomed. classes at once. No experience 18 MacLean Road in Alstead. Cottage Family Health and techniques to create an extra toppings. Taught by Greg learn skills to offer Reiki for Contact Celeste at 802-886- necessary. For details, contact Look for the “bee” sign on Hospital is hosting a beginner special spiced gooseberry Weisel, master pizza maker. others. Your teacher is Angie 5242 or email at celestem@ 802-875-2868, eaton. the south side of Walpole level Tai Chi class in our jam. Learn the basics of fruit You will get to eat the pizzas Follensbee-Hall, certified Reiki vermontel.net. TFN [email protected] or www. Valley Road. The topics of Community Wellness Center. preparation, cooking, “setting,” made in class, and everyone Master, E-RYT 500, and BFA. buddhafulyoga.com. TFN discussion will be taking off KILLINGTON, Vt. – An The series runs for eight weeks, and safe canning practices. will get a chance to make Contact Angie at follhall@ and extracting honey, wax 8-week Kundalini Yoga series, Wednesdays and Fridays, from Take home a complimentary jar their own pizza dough to take protonmail.com, or visit www. CHESTER, Vt. – Meditation processing, treatment of mites “Awakening to Your 10 9 – 10 a.m. This “Tai Chi for of the variety we make together home to show off your skills powerfulwomanyoga.com for class with Liz Eaton takes place and foulbrood, and making Bodies,” continues in Killington, Fall Prevention” class is offered in class, a detailed recipe to family and friends. It will more details and to register. on Thursday, 10:45-11:15 propolis tincture. 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Our in the Community Wellness SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Great Experience in hospitality is a must. “10 bodies” consist of the Soul Room in the Heins Building Hall Handcrafters meet every Accepting resumes at angela.comstock@ Contractors is hiring for summer jobs Body, three mental bodies, at 133 Grafton Road, in Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 graftoninnvermont.com or stop in to fill out an application. and six energetic bodies. Townshend. To register or for p.m. in the open art gallery at www.graftoninnvermont.com 802-843-2248. Come join out team. Good pay and overtime. Reduce stress, heal, awaken, more information, call 802- Great Hall Art Gallery, 100 Please call 802-843-2436. Monday through strengthen, purify, and spread 365-3649. Through Friday, River Street in Springfield. mindfulness throughout your Aug. 3. Bring your own project and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. NOTICE OF LOCAL CONCERNS MEETING life as we practice ancient join a creative group of people yoga sets to awaken our whole THURSDAYS - doing different handiwork. DEPOT STREET SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS selves-all 10 bodies! Practice at CAVENDISH, Vt. – From Project No: Chester STP BP17(4) your own pace. No experience 5:45 to 6:45 p.m., join a Tai FRIDAYS - TOWN OF PLYMOUTH, VT necessary. Welcomes Chi beginners’ class at DG SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Fridays, The Selectmen of the Town of Chester hereby give notice WARNING beginners! Registration was Bodyworks, 7 Depot St. in 9-11 a.m. creative movement to interested persons that there will be a Public Meeting on due before June 11. Contact Cavendish/Proctorsville, Vt., activities and playgroup held Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at the Chester Town On August 7, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. the Town of Plymouth Plan- Liza Eaton at 518-763-1490 next to the Post Office at the in the gym of the Community Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to seek public input ning Commission & Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a or email eaton.liza@gmail. corner of Rt. 131 and Depot Center. All parents with young St. There is a monthly tuition children are welcome. Contact from interested and affected properties relative to the im- public forum to discuss potential changes to future land use com for more information and cost. To learn more about Parks and Recreation Dept. at provements being made to the Depot Street Sidewalk. in the Town of Plymouth and review the current Town Plan. to sign up online visit www. buddhafulyoga.com. the classes, please contact 802-885-2727. TFN For the Selectmen of the Town of Chester Djemila at 802-490-0225, by Please visit the Two Rivers-Otiaquechee Regional Commis- David Pisha TUESDAYS - email: djem.translator@gmail. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Free Open sion website at http://www.trorc.org/towns/plymouth/ Town Manager BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - River com or check for updates on Art Nights, second Fridays for the current Town Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Voices Poetry meets every Facebook: www.facebook. from 7 p.m., open to people of Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Flat com/gemstaichi/. TFN all ages. Try something new, Public Input is Encouraged. Iron Exchange building on the make mistakes, learn, and TOWN OF ANDOVER try again at the Art Gym on NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE 62 Clinton Street, Springfield. TOWN OF CHESTER ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Visit www.facebook.com/ NOTICE OF PROPOSED springfieldartgym/. TFN ORDINANCE REGULATING OUTDOOR The Andover Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a Public SALE OF LAND STORAGE OF JUNK AND JUNK VEHICLES SATURDAYS - Hearing on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Edgar Andover Town Hall to consider the following application for The Town of Ludlow’s Select Board hereby declare On July 3, 2018, the Selectboard for the Town of Chester May Open Play Group subdivision: 10-11:30 a.m. at Studio the proposed sale of the property on 8 Terrace adopted an Ordinance for Regulating Outdoor Storage of Momentum, 71 Main St. An June and Junk Vehicles. Said Ordinance will become effec- Application #: 11/1/18/6/3 - Subdivision Application Avenue to KCS Realty, LLC for $40,000 plus active playtime specifically tive on September 2, 2018, unless a duly signed petition is Applicant/Owner: Markham Mountain LLC closing fees. designed for children aged Location: 1000 Marsh Hill Road submitted pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §1973(b). 6 months through 5 years! Application for: An application has been submitted for a This sale will take place ftera the 30-day notice to taxpayers Free to member families. Minor Subdivision proposing to subdivide a 630± acre lot as per Title 24 § 1061 of the Vermont State Statutes. The To view a complete copy of the adopted Ordinance for Call 802-885-2568 or info@ into two parcels. Select Board may proceed with the sale unless a petition Regulating Outdoor Storage of June and Junk Vehicles please myreccenter.org. TFN signed by 5% of the legal voters is filed with the Town Clerk contact the Chester Town Office at 556 Elm Street, Chester, Dated at Andover, Vermont this 9th day of July, 2018. within thirty (30) days of the date when the “Notice” was Vermont or (802) 875-2173. A copy of said Ordinance is WEEKLY – SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Youth Jeanette Haight published in the newspaper. If the petition is filed in this also available on the town’s website at www.chestervt.gov. swim lessons are offered Andover Town Clerk timely fashion, the Select Board must submit the matter to on Saturday and Sunday a special or annual meeting of the voters. Any questions mornings and Tuesday on this matter should be directed to the Ludlow Municipal afternoons. Current classes Manager, Scott Murphy. Windham Northeast Supervisory Union Executive Director 25 Cherry St. available including our Parent and Toddler class in our warm Bellows Falls, VT 05101 Health Education Nonprofit water therapy pool as well as TOWN OF LUDLOW, VERMONT levels 1, 2, and 3. Our adult The Southern Vermont Area Health Education Center Immediate Opening swim lessons are on Thursday (AHEC), a nonprofit corporation, seeks an exceptional NOTICE OF VACANCY Windham Northeast Supervisory Union has an opening for a mornings and feature three individual with strong leadership, communication and in- Receptionist beginning immediately. levels: Stroke Development, terpersonal skills to serve as Executive Director. The AHEC In accordance with 24 V.S.A. § 961(a), the Select Board of Stroke Improvement, and the Town of Ludlow, Vermont hereby encourages interest- system’s primary goal is to help meet the health care needs Duties include answering phones, greeting visitors, filing, Stroke Refinement. We ed persons to submit a Letter of Interest to fill the vacancy of Vermonters by assisting with recruitment, retention and processing mail, and assisting new employees and the ad- also offer a special class, created by the passing of the Select Board Chair, Howard education of community physicians, students and residents ministrative assistant. Swimming for the Petrified, by in medicine, allied health, nursing and social work. Southern Barton, Jr.. appointment call 802-885- Vermont AHEC serves Addison, Rutland, Windsor, Ben- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong 2568 or visit www.myreccenter. nington and Windham counties and is based in Springfield, The Select Board, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 963, will make an organizational skills and the ability to maintain confidential- org. TFN Vermont. appointment to fill this vacancy at an upcoming meeting. ity are required. The person appointed will serve until a town election is had. REGION - Bone Builders to The Executive Director works for the Board of Directors, Hours 9-4:30 combat osteoporosis. Free and open to 55+. Call 802- and in collaboration with the statewide AHEC network, CITIZENS’ RIGHT TO PETITION FOR VOTE: Titles 17 674-4547. Monday and including the UVM AHEC program. The Director super- V.S.A. § 2643 and 24 V.S.A. § 963 grant citizens the right to Please apply on schoolspring.com Job ID# 2969056 Wednesday: Brownsville Town vises a small staff and is responsible for the daily operations petition for a vote to replace the Select Board’s appointee at Hall 9 - 10 a.m.; of the agency in Southern Vermont. The home base for this a special town meeting. If a special town meeting is called, position is Springfield, Vermont. the newly elected town officer will remain in office for the balance of the unexpired term. If a special town meeting is Qualifications sought: a Master’s degree in a health related not called, the Select Board’s appointee will remain in office field or at least 5 years in health care or higher education ad- until the next annual town meeting. ministration. The successful candidate must have experience in grant writing and management, marketing and fundrais- To exercise this right, citizens must present a petition calling ing. Excellent interpersonal communication, both oral and for an election for this office signedy b five percent of the written, and organizational skills are required. Familiarity legal voters of the Town to the Town Clerk prior to the next with the healthcare climate and culture in the five county annual Town Meeting. regions is desirable. A complete job description is available at www.svtahec.org. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION pertaining to this notice and its contents may be obtained by contacting Scott Mur- Apply by July 30th with cover letter, resume, and salary phy, Municipal Manager at (802) 228-2841 during normal requirements to: office hours. Please submit your Letter of Interest to the Southern Vermont AHEC Search Committee Select Board c/o Scott Murphy, Municipal Manager, Ludlow 368 River Street, Suite 145 Municipal Office at PO Box 359, Ludlow, VT 05149 before Springfield, VT 05156 August 2, 2018. [email protected] Dated this 2nd day of July, 2018 An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer Bruce Schmidt, Select Board, Vice Chair The Vermont Journal/The Shopper July 11, 2018 | 7B LEGAL NOTICES/HELP WANTED calendar Martin Memorial Hall in RUTLAND, Vt. – Marble Valley watermelon for desert. Please are welcome. sandwiches, lots of fresh fruit, works by Knussen, Mozart and of Steely Dan and guitarist Ascutney 10 - 11 a.m. Tuesday Duplicate Bridge Club meets come and enjoy the fun! cookies, and a drink. On Franck. For more details visit from the Doobie Brothers; and Thursday: Cavendish from 7-10:30 p.m. at the SATURDAY, JULY 21- certain days of the week, there www.yellowbarn.org. Barry Goudreau and Fran Baptist Church 10 - 11:30 Godnick Center in Rutland, Vt. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Join us for SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Join us for are specials: mac ‘n cheese, Sheehan, guitarist and bass a.m. Tuesday and Thursday: Snacks provided. Come join for a free community supper on a fundraising turkey dinner grilled cheese sandwiches, CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – players formerly of the band Andover Community Church a fun evening. More info call Saturday, July 14 at United with all the fixings at the North ice cream cones, and pizza. “Cruizin” will perform a free Boston; Leroy “LSR” Romans, 3 – 4 p.m. TFN 802-228-6276. TFN Methodist Church, 10 Valley Springfield Baptist Church, 69 Seconds are available. concert, rain or shine, from keyboardist of the Wailers and Street in Springfield from 5 – 6 Main St. in North Springfield 6:30 – 8 p.m. on Friday, July Third World; Robert “Mousey” SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Springfield SATURDAYS – p.m. Menu includes hot dogs, on Saturday, July 21 from 5 to 13 at the Charlestown Senior Thompson, drummer from Adult Learning offers on- MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – Still life coleslaw, pasta salad and 7 p.m. Menu includes turkey, EVENTS Center, 223 Old Springfield the James Brown Band and going classes to earn your drawing. The Mount Holly dessert. All are welcome. stuffing, mashed potato, gravy, Road in Charlestown. SUNDAY, JULY 1 – FRIDAY, Danny Beissel lead vocalist high school diploma. Anyone Artists Group meets at 10:30 squash, cranberry sauce, Refreshments will be on sale of Fosterchild. Special guest, WINDHAM, Vt. - The AUG. 31 - interested contact 802-546- a.m. in the community center bread and butter, and apple including burgers, hot dogs, Nashville recording artist Jamie Windham Community CHESTER, Vt. - Phoenix 0879 or visit Vermont Adult room (under library) and sets crisp for dessert. Proceeds chips, popcorn, and cold Lee Thurston will open the Organization’s annual Books Misty Valley in Learning at 363 River St. in up a still life. The sessions are to benefit a mission trip to beverages. Please bring a show. Tickets available at www. Chicken BBQ and Raffle Chester is launching their North Springfield. TFN open to all and free of charge. Kodiak, Alaska. lawn chair and enjoy our pentanglearts.org. For more begins promptly at 5 p.m. on Reading Without Walls Bingo All that is needed is pen and entertainment. information contact Bill Henne Saturday, July 14 at the historic TUESDAYS - Challenge, a summer reading paper. TFN at 802-484-1278 or email Windham Meeting House, 26 WEATHERSFIELD, Vt. – program from Sunday, July SATURDAY, JULY 14 - CLUBS [email protected]. SUNDAYS - Harrington Road, on the corner Monthly potluck, third Tuesdays 1 through Friday, Aug. 31. WOODSTOCK, Vt. – Enjoy an MONDAY, JULY 16 - SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The of Windham Hill Road. The at noon at the Perkinsville Children entering 4th-8th Evening with the “American CHESTER, Vt. – Please join CHARLESTOWN, N.H. - Travel Catamount Composite Windham BBQ will be serving Community Church vestry grade in the fall are invited Vinyl All Star Band” on the Chester Senior Citizens back in time to the days when Squadron of the Civil Air up Walter Woodruff’s own located at 33 Church St. Bring to take the Reading Without Saturday, July 14 at 7:30 Club for their monthly Rome ruled the world at Fort at Patrol meets at 3:30-6:30 “special recipe” BBQ chicken a hot dish, salad or dessert Walls Bingo challenge! The p.m. at Woodstock Town Hall luncheon meeting at 11:30 No. 4 on Springfield Road in p.m. most Sundays at cooked “to perfection” over a and have a nice visit. For more program celebrates reading Theater. Proceeds to benefit a.m. on Monday, July 16, at Charlestown on Saturday, July Squadron Headquarters, 13 wood fire. Baked beans, potato information contact Lorraine and diversity by challenging the Vermont State Troopers the Chester Congregational 14 from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Airport Road, N. Springfield. salad, green salad, homemade Zigman 802-263-5245 or children nationwide to read a Association. Band members Church on Main Street. Pat We will have a Roman military Membership is open to ages sweet breads, corn bread, email [email protected]. book about a character who include Jeffery “Skunk” Koenig, Move To Improve unit visiting the fort for drills 12 and up. Call Commander and for dessert, homemade TFN doesn’t look or live like them; Baxter, founding member Class instructor, will teach and demonstrations. Visitors Capt. Tom Williams at 802- strawberry shortcake topped read a book about a topic they us some stretching, muscle 558-5571, Twilliams@vtcap. with fresh whipped cream, are WEEKDAYS - don’t know much about; and/ strengthening, and low impact org. TFN all included in the price. Be BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The or read a book in a format cardio exercises. Bring your Cavendish Town Elementary School sure to get there early and try Bellows Falls Area Senior that they don’t normally read place setting, if possible a dish Kitchen Help during School Year your luck on our raffle of crafts Center serves lunch 11:30 for fun. Sign-up begins July 1, to share, and a friend. If you COMMUNITY created by talented Windham a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Monday but feel free to join throughout need a ride, just call Georgia artisans, and enjoy music by through Friday to area seniors. July and August. For more This position is responsible for preparing and serving food at 802-875-6242. Hope to see MEALS our own Windham musicians. The Senior Meals menu for the information visit www. items to students and/or school personnel; and maintaining you there. Look for the big tent outside week is available by calling phoenixbooks.biz or call 802- food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition. SATURDAY, JULY 14- ACWORTH, N.H. - The Friends the Windham Congregational 802-463-3907. The Bellows 875-3400. MONDAYS – Hours are 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on days school is in session. Church/Meeting House. All Falls Area Senior Center is SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Springfield of the Acworth Meetinghouse THURSDAY, JULY 12 - will be having a chicken proceeds benefit Windham located at 18 Tuttle St. We Community Chorus rehearsals PUTNEY, Vt. - Yellow Barn Background Check is required. barbecue on July 14 at noon in area residents through WCO. are wheelchair and walker are on Monday evenings chamber music concert at conjunction with the Acworth accessible with plenty of at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian The Big Barn in Putney on For more information, send a resume with references to: Community Charitable Trust’s SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Join us parking. TFN Universalist Church on 21 Thursday, July 12 at 8 p.m. Debra Beaupre annual Art and Craft Exhibition for a free community lunch Fairground Rd. Contact Terri at SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. – Blue to feature works by Sciarrino, Principal and Sale at the Acworth Town on Wednesday, July 18 at the springfieldcommunitychorus@ Door Kids’ Free Lunch program Abrahamsen, Hersant, Cavendish Town Elementary School Hall. Dinners will be served in First Congregational Church gmail.com or call Barbara at Christ’s Church on Main Coxe, Debussy, Mozart, and P.O. Box 236 the Acworth Meetinghouse hall. United Church of Christ, 77 at 802-886-1777. www. Street continues. Through the Brescianello. For more details Proctorsville, VT 05153 There will be numerous basket Main Street in Springfield springfieldcommunitychorus. blue door at the back of the visit www.yellowbarn.org. raffles going on also. You can from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. org. TFN church on River St., kids, along You may call or stop by the TRSU Central Office to pick up an buy a chicken dinner which Menu includes hamburgers, with families and other adults, FRIDAY, JULY 13 - Application Form. TUESDAYS - consists of a half chicken, a hot dogs, rolls, baked beans, will find a simple lunch every PUTNEY, Vt. - Yellow Barn LUDLOW, Vt. – Ludlow Rotary roll, coleslaw, homemade coleslaw and angel cake with weekday at noon throughout chamber music concert at The Club meets every Tuesday and baked beans, macaroni & strawberries and whipped the summer vacation. The Big Barn in Putney on Friday, is hosted by DJ’s Restaurant, cheese, water, and a piece of cream. Vegetarian options will menu is simple: kid-friendly July 13 at 8 p.m. to feature Green Mountain Unified School District 146 Main St. from 12:15 be available. No take out. All p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Enter via JV and MS Soccer Coaches Needed side door opposite bank Part Time Finance Assistant Part Time Custodian needed for upcoming 2018 Fall Season at drive-through. Visit www. Two Rivers Supervisory Union Green Mountain Union High School ludlowrotary.com or contact at Cavendish Town Elementary School club President Jill Tofferi at TRSU is looking for a self-motivated person to work during Green Mountain Union High School is looking for Soccer [email protected] TFN Cavendish Town Elementary School is looking for someone the school year with the financial side of our Food Service who is capable of taking on the duties assigned, a team play- Coaches for JV Boys and Girls and Middle School Boys WEDNESDAYS – Program, Student Activities and Local Grants. This position er, well organized, and able to work independently. and Girls. LUDLOW, Vt. - Looking for a will also serve as the mail courier between the Supervisory friendly game of bridge? Want Union entities The successful candidate will be able ot lift at least 50 lbs, be Responsibilities include but are not limited to: to learn how to play or update able to climb and may be working, at times, outside in all - Management and Coaching of the Soccer Teams your rusty skills? We play every Requirements: Associates Degree preferred, or three (3) weather conditions. - Program development Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. years of accounting experience. Should be familiar with - Experience is preferred but not required. at the Black River Valley Senior general ledger and financial reporting. Must have a reliable Hours are 4 hours a day (5:00 PM to 9:00 PM), 5 days a Background Checks Required Center, 10 High St. in Ludlow. vehicle and valid driver license for courier work. week during the school year. You are most welcome to join Criminal Background Check Required. Please forward a letter of interest and references to: us. For more information, call Criminal Record Check is required. 802-228-2983. Todd Parah To apply send cover letter with resume and 3 references to: Transportation Supervisor/Athletic Dirctor Send resume with 3 references to: THURSDAYS – Cheryl Hammond Green Mountain Union High School Jon Beamon CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – The Business Manager 716 VT Route 103 South Maintenance Supervisor Charlestown Rotary Club meets Two Rivers Supervisory Union Chester, VT 05143 Cavendish Town Elementary School at the Charlestown Town Hall 609 VT Rout 103S 802-875-2146 P.O. Box 236 at 6:30 p.m. on Summer Street. Ludlow, VT 05149 Proctorsville, VT 05153 For more information email EOE EOE 6/2018 [email protected]. TFN

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Uncertainty over workplace policy creates anxiety and confusion among your colleagues. Don’t be surprised if you’re asked, once again, to help work things out. SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem- ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your ber 21) The workweek keeps you busy zeal for challenges usually works well tying up loose ends and checking data for you. But this week it’s best to avoid that needs to be verified. The weekend jumping into new situations without offers a chance to relax and restore more information. Vital news emerges your spent energies. by the weekend. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Once SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to again, the Bovine’s patience pays off December 21) This is not the best time as that pesky problem works itself out to go to extremes to prove a point. Bet- without taking too much of your valu- ter to set a sensible goal now and move able time. A new task opens interest- forward. There’ll be time later to take ing possibilities. the bolder course. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) CAPRICORN (December 22 to Jan- Those suggestions you want to share uary 19) A step-by-step progression is need to be set aside for a while so you the better way to move ahead. Taking can focus on the job at hand. There’ll shortcuts could be risky at this time. be time later to put your ideas into a Important news arrives on the 1st. workable format. AQUARIUS (January 20 to Feb- CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be ruary 18) Avoid getting drawn into sure about your sources before you use workplace disputes that should be the information in any decision you handled by those directly involved. reach about your new project. Some of Instead, spend your energy developing the data might be out of date or misin- those new ideas. terpreted. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A sud- PISCES (February 19 to March den challenge might rattle you at first. 20) You still need to be prudent about But pump up that strong Lion’s heart money matters. But things start to ease with a full measure of courage, and by the end of the week. A weekend face it with the continuing support of encounter with an old friend brings family and friends. welcome news. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) BORN THIS WEEK: You handle Watch your expenses this week so you challenging situations with boldness can have a financial cushion to fall back when necessary and caution when on should things tighten up later this called for. month. Money matters ease by the 1st. © 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. TAKE A BREAK! TAKE 8B | July 11, 2018 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper calendar REAL ESTATE Falls will host second Saturday p.m., followed by a concert in bluegrass and folk music to be. Chamberlain will create is a suggested donation, on Springfield Road in EVENTS CONT. Open Mic on Saturday, July Mann’s honor at The Big Barn quartet The Stockwell Brothers a three-course luncheon from which goes toward producing Charlestown for Living History SAT., JULY 14 CONT. - 14 at 1 p.m. This month we from 8 – 10 p.m. The chamber in the fourth concert of the 16th recipes in “Repertoire,” and community events at the town Weekend with United Train are invited to try their hand at will be featuring a reading by concert will feature works annual Twilight on the Tavern each attendee will receive a hall. For more information on of Artillery beginning on drill maneuvers. Vermont Poet Laureate, Chard by Schumann, Bach, Mann, Lawn series on Sunday, July copy of the book. Tickets to the this and other events go to Saturday, July 21 at 10 a.m. deNiord, followed by Open Dvoák, and Schubert. For more 15 at 6 p.m. in downtown luncheon can be purchased www.jamaicacommunityarts. to 4:30 p.m. Cannons will MANCHESTER, Vt. - Visit Mic. A selection of his books details on the day’s events visit Putney on the Putney Tavern through our website at www. org. be fired as the United Train Northshire Bookstore in will be available for sale and www.yellowbarn.org. lawn (bring a lawn chair or northshire.com or at the of Artillery practices the Manchester on Saturday, July autographing. The Open Mic is blanket) or at Next Stage at bookstore. FRIDAY, JULY 20 - skills necessary on the field 14 for many events throughout held by having poets take turns SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – On 15 Kimball Hill in case of rain. MANCHESTER, Vt. - Visit for an artillery unit in the the day. At 10 a.m. James reading from their works or Saturday, July 14 from 8 a.m. The concert is free to the public CAVENDISH, Vt. - The Northshire Bookstore in Revolutionary War. Re-enactors Crew will lead a Mindfulness a favorite book. Poets sit in a to 5.p.m. - “Stuff the Bus” and food will be available. Cavendish Baptist Church is Manchester on Friday, July will demonstrate campaign life and Writing Workshop circle, so there is no need to be food drive at Shaws in the For information, visit www. offering one night of fun for 20 at 5 p.m. as author Ben with an authentic camp, and which requires tickets. From nervous about standing in front Springfield Plaza will collect twilightmusic.org or call 802- the whole family with awesome Goldfarb reads from his book will also offer presentations on 10:30 a.m. to noon, kids are of a room for newbie poetry food and donations for the 387-5772. water activities and a cookout “Eager: The Surprising, Secret clothing, surveying, quilting, invited to “Our Magic Tree readers. Call 802-463-9404 food shelf at the Springfield as well as songs and a bible Life of Beavers and Why They and small arms. House: Passport to Adventure for event reservations or visit Family Center. Sponsored by MONDAY, JULY 16 - story. It’s called Vacation Bible Matter.” Summer Camp” for fun games, www.villagesquarebooks.com/ the North Springfield Baptist LUDLOW, Vt. – Please give Splash! To be held on Tuesday, NEWFANE, Vt. - Rock River PUTNEY, Vt. - Yellow Barn activities, and crafts. At 6 event/poetry-open-mic. Church. blood at the American Red July 17 from 5 to 7:30 Artists’ 26th annual Open p.m. welcome David Sanger Cross Blood Drive at Jackson p.m. Swimwear and towels chamber music concert at The Studio Tour is happening as he discusses his new book, PUTNEY, Vt. – The Yellow Barn SATURDAY, JULY 14 AND Gore, Okemo Mountain Resort suggested for water games. Big Barn in Putney on Friday, Saturday, July 21, 10 a.m. – 6 “The Perfect Weapon: War, is honoring violinist Robert SUNDAY, JULY 15 - on Monday, July 16 from RSVP at 802-226-7131 or July 20 at 8 p.m. to feature p.m. and Sunday, July 22, Sabotage, and Fear in the Mann with three consecutive CHESTER, Vt. – Enjoy the 12:30 – 5:30 p.m. Please email [email protected]. works by Ran, Bartók, Kurtág, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. This Cyber Age,” the startling events on Saturday, July 14 family-friendly production of call 1-800-RED CROSS or Britten, and Bernstein. For more two-day event features 12 inside story of how the rise of spanning from 5 to 10 p.m. “Down Thieves Road” to be visit www.redcrossblood.org WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 - details visit www.yellowbarn. accomplished artists in a range cyber weapons transformed First, enjoy a documentary presented at the Chester Town to schedule an appointment. PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. - Join org. of media from ceramics to geopolitics like nothing since about Robert Mann called Hall on Saturday, July 14 at Streamline your donation us for the Cavendish Summer thread on fabric. Start the RRA LUDLOW, Vt. – The Jackson the invention of the atomic “Speaking the Music” 5 p.m. 7 p.m., and Sunday, July 15 experience and save up to Music Series on Wednesday, Open Studio Tour at the old Gore Summer Music series bomb. For more information at The Next Stage in Putney. at 4 p.m. Admission is free; 15 minutes by visiting www. July 18 from 6 – 8 p.m. when Schoolhouse on Dover Road features “Deadgrass,” a string contact [email protected] Then move to The Gleanery donations accepted. Visit www. redcrossblood.org/rapidpass The Gully Boys take to the in South Newfane village band adventure through Jerry or visit www.northshire.com. Restaurant on Main Street adelphoidiacharis.org for more to complete your pre-donation gazebo on the Proctorsville where participating artists Garcia’s musical world, on in Putney for a pre-concert information. reading and health history Green. This will be the present a group show. Pick Friday, July 20 from 6 – 9 p.m. BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Village dinner honoring Mann at 6:30 questions on the day of your second of the 2018 concerts up a map of artists’ locations SUNDAY, JULY 15 - at the Jackson Gore courtyard. Square Booksellers in Bellows appointment. that are held on consecutive and begin a self-guided tour TINMOUTH, Vt. - Village This group of musical seasoned Wednesday evenings in of the studios, all within short Harmony, Vermont’s teen pros explore the life works TUESDAY, JULY 17 - July and August. New to driving distance. Admission world music ensemble will be of Jerry Garcia on the Ludlow, VT MANCHESTER, Vt. - The Proctorsville this year, The Gully is free all weekend. For more performing in Tinmouth on instruments that first inspired Northshire Bookstore is Boys are a professional rock/ information, contact 802-348- Sunday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m. him. Deadgrass celebrates and pleased to partner with jam band from the Green 7865 or [email protected]. at the Tinmouth Community Amy Chamberlain of The Mountains. Neal’s Restaurant in interprets the music of Jerry Church. They will perform Perfect Wife to present a Proctorsville is sponsoring this Garcia, drawing from Old & TUESDAYS – ancient Lithuanian Sutartines Cookbook Luncheon with concert. Bring your blanket and in the Way, JGB, Grisman/ BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Join and ritual songs, Quebecois Jessica Battilana, author of lawn chair and enjoy the festive Garcia, Jerry’s Jug Band days, us for Bingo at the Moose and Occitan songs, songs “Repertoire: All the Recipes atmosphere. The concerts are and The Grateful Dead. Learn Lodge, 59 Westminster Street of struggle and protest, You Need” on Tuesday, July free and open to the public. For more about them at www. in Bellows Falls every first and and original compositions. 17 at noon, to be held at The more information please call deadgrassband.com. third Tuesday. Doors open at Suggested admission. For more Perfect Wife Restaurant and Robin at 802-226-7736. In the 5 p.m. and first game starts at SATURDAY, JULY 21 - information call 802-446-2928 Tavern in Manchester Center. event of rain, postponement 6 p.m. Food is available. Call PUTNEY, Vt. - Yellow Barn or email eworks@vermontel. The cookbook features 75 information will be reflected on 802-463-4054 for details. TFN chamber music concert at The net. tested-and-true recipes for the Cavendish Facebook page. Big Barn in Putney on Saturday, home cooks and inspires us all Hosted by the CCCA. WEDNESDAYS – PUTNEY, Vt. – Twilight Music July 21 at 8 p.m. to feature to be the home cook we want CHARLESTOWN, N.H.– presents contemporary THURSDAY, JULY 19 - works by Rouse, Schubert, and Weekly bingo at the PUTNEY, Vt. - Yellow Barn Raskatov. For more details visit Charlestown Memorial VFW SEllS TO THE HIgHEST BIddER OvER $25,000 chamber music concert at www.yellowbarn.org. Post 8497, 365 Lovers Lane The Big Barn in Putney on Rd. Early Birds at 5 p.m., 2006 Titan Manufactured Home on 0.65± Ac. CHARLESTOWN, N.H. - Come Thursday, July 19 at 8 p.m. Regular Games at 6:30 p.m. Stunning Bensonwood home in gated community to Charlestown Saturday, July to feature works by Ung, BANk SAyS SEll! 21 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for on cul de sac with privacy and beautiful views on 11 Ravel, Lunsqui, and Vaughan THURSDAYS – 100 plus yard sales, food, and acres. 4 bedroom 6 baths. This custom Timberframe Wed., July 25 @ 2:30PM (Register from 1:30PM) Williams. 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Call Donna at 802- parking and restrooms are 2 master en-suites, theater room & wine cellar. garden tub, gas fireplace 3735 VT Route 30 in Jamaica, 591-4290 or you can call the available. Price: $900,000 in living room, set on on Thursday, July 19 at 7 p.m. hall at 802-875-1051. TFN concrete slab, drilled with a performance by the SATURDAY, JULY 21 AND CHESTER, Vt. - The Chester well. Sells to the highest Gully Boys. They play original caLL Listing agent 156 main street SUNDAY, JULY 22 - Summer Music Series is proud karen Wilson & cathy fisher Ludlow, Vt 05149 bidder over $25,000! music of all genres from blues CHARLESTOWN, N.H. - to present our lineup for the 802-228-5678 Thomas Hirchak Co. THCAuction.com 800-634-7653 to reggae to love songs. There • • Join us at Fort at No. 4 2018 Summer Concerts. There will be five concerts in all, presented on Thursday Professional Friendly Service n p l ca evenings from July 12 Barrett & Valley through Aug. 9. Concerts are Associates Inc. held on the Academy Lawn Lori Muse, Broker/Owner “Professional Real Estate Services” across from the Green in www.barrettandvalley.com downtown Chester, Vt. Music from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the concerts will move to the American Legion Post 67 on Rt. 103 South. Lawn chairs Newer 2001 home located in an established neighborhood and blankets are welcome. with a good amount of yard space and interior living space. The performers for this year, This home is move-in condition with three bedrooms, large lot in charming Village JUsT ReDUceD! JUsT lIsTeD! 2018 are: July 12, Frydaddy; 2 baths, large livingroom, kitchen/dining combination, Totally Renovated- Open Floor Plan Modern cape on connecticut River light and Bright log home July 19, Dave Keller Band; laundry room and a front deck. 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REDUCED AGAIN TO $30,000 PUTNEY, Vt. – Dinner and a movie every fourth Sunday, This cape style home offers convenient access to the high 5:30 p.m. At each event, the school and local shops. Includes three bedrooms, large chefs at the Gleanery will bath, eat-in kitchen, comfortable living room and a three A Great Investment Property Awaits sunny Building lots Direct snowmobile access to VAsT! serve a special menu in time season porch off the back. Convenient large garage offering You! charming cape Only minutes 2 Plus Acres each 2 5 Acres +/- w/Bridge Access for diners to make it to the direct access to the full basement. Situated on a comfort- to Okemo, Walking Distance to the 4 Bedroom septic Designs Over Potash Brook! hosted 7 p.m. film screening cavendish Village Old camp site Protective covenants able, level corner lot. A great find. JUST REDUCED TO 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Wooded Parcel around the corner at the newly $119,000 1,264 sq. Ft, 0.16 Acres Road Built To Town specs Good for hunting or camping renovated Next Stage. For Westminster $50,000 each cavendish $109,000 chester/Andover $29,000 pricing or reservations call 802-387-3052. Limited seating Location, Location. This 4.76+/- acre parcel is located on the back side of a well regarded neighborhood of- GRAFTON chesTeR sPRINGFIelD NeWFANe available. 15 Kimball Hill Rd. fering sunny exposure, partially cleared land, proximity to VAST trail system and designed septic system. Well TFN worth looking into for those looking to be a step above. $54,900 802-843-2390 802-875-2323 802-885-8282 802-365-4311 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper July 11, 2018 | 9B AUTOMOTIVE calendar SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Springfield THURSDAY, JULY 26 – www.fact8.com. org. TFN at 802-376-8249. The ostomy education, confidentiality, peer- FARMERS Farmers Market happens on LUDLOW, Vt. – Please join us group is affiliated with the led. Contact TwinStateDSG@ MARKETS Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 at Fletcher Memorial Library in LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Select WEDNESDAYS - United Ostomy Association of gmail.com or 641-715-3900 p.m. on lower Clinton Street. Ludlow on Thursday, July 26 at Board meetings are the first CHESTER, Vt. – Chester Select America, but has no formal (ext. 650055#). TFN FRIDAYS – For more information, call 802- 7 p.m. for another segment in and third Monday of the month Board meetings are on the first structure or cost. For more LUDLOW, Vt. – The Ludlow 885-4096. our “Armchair Travel” series. at 7 p.m. at the Town Office. and third Wednesday of every information contact mheale@ THURSDAYS - Farmers Market is happening This time we’re going to the For more information, call month. For more information, healewoundcare.com or visit PERKINSVILLE, Vt. – Twin State every Friday throughout the Maine woods as we discuss 802-824-3356 or go to www. call 802-875-2173 or go to the heale wound care website. Depression Support Group summer from 4 – 7 p.m. on LIBRARIES the book “Stranger in the londonderryvt.org. Recordings www.chestervt.org. Recordings Board of Directors will now the lawn in front of Okemo are found at www.gnat-tv.org. can be found at sapatv.org. WEDNESDAYS - meet every other month in SATURDAY, JULY 14 – Woods,” based on the story of Mountain School in Ludlow. ASCUTNEY, Vt. - Twin State 2018 on the third Thursday at WESTON, Vt. – Free concert Christopher Knight who left his Over 25 vendors with fresh LUDLOW, Vt. – Select Board LUDLOW, Vt.- Black River Depression Support Group 6:30 p.m. at 2520 Route 106 for kids with musician Stephen home in Massachusetts, drove local produce, baked goods, meetings are the first Monday Area Community Coalition meets on the third Wednesday in Perkinsville. Please come join Coronella on Saturday, July to Maine, and disappeared specialty foods, personal of every month at the Town meets third Wednesdays in at Martin Memorial Hall, us. New local phone number is 14 at 11 a.m. at the Wilder into the woods for 27 years. care products, and unique Hall. For more information, call the Community room of the Lower Level (Handicapped- 802-795-0098. This is a voice Memorial Library in Weston. Copies of the book are crafts from local artists. 802-228-2841 or go to www. Fletcher Memorial Library, accessible), 5259 Route 5, mail line. Updates regarding Enjoy a high energy and available at the library. Contact Enjoy live music and a fun, ludlow.vt.us. Recordings found Main St. in Ludlow, starting at Ascutney, (near Exit 8 off I-91) meetings will be posted during interactive family folk/rock us at 802-228-8921 or on our festive atmosphere. For at www.okemovalley.tv. 5:30 p.m. More information, at 6:30 p.m. Do you know or bad weather. Messages will concert with songs and stories. website at www.fmlnews.org. more information, email visit www.braccvt.org. TFN think you may be depressed? be checked daily. Remaining All ages welcome. Thanks We hope to see you there! SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Select ludlowfarmersmarket@gmail. Have a friend or family Dates: July 19, Sept. 20, and to funding from Vermont Board meetings are on the com or call 802-230-7706. member who has depression? one date in November to be Department of Libraries second and fourth Monday SUPPORT Then this group is for you! announced. and Vermont Country Store. MEETINGS of the month starting at 7 TOWNSHEND, Vt. – Support, empathy, sharing, Townshend Farmers Market is Contact Randall Szott, library THURSDAY, JULY 19 – p.m. in the Selectman’s Hall GROUPS HHHHHH open every Friday from 4 – 7 director, with any questions at BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The on 96 Main Street. For more SUNDAY, JULY 15 – p.m. until Oct. 5, located on 802-824-4307. Rockingham Democratic information, go to www. SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. - The the lawn of the historic West Committee is holding “A springfieldvt.govoffice2.com. MONDAY, JULY 16 – Connecticut Valley Ostomy Townshend Country Store. Conversation with your Group meetings are seasonal, BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Visit the TUESDAYS - Vendors will feature fresh Windham County Senate five times a year. The next Rockingham Free Public Library BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – produce, baked goods, local Candidates” on Thursday, meeting is the annual BBQ on on Monday July 16 at 5 p.m. Rockingham Select Board honey, specialty foods, and July 19, at 7 p.m. in the Little Sunday, July 15 at 12:30 p.m. as the Southern Vermont meetings are on the first unique crafts. Live music and Theater, Town Hall in Bellows in the garden of Saxtons River, Natural History Museum brings Tuesday of every month at wood-fired pizza. The market Falls. Two seats are open in home of WOC nurse Margaret live animals, native to New 6:30 p.m. and Bellows Falls is hosted by the West River the Windham County Senate Heale. Bring the meat you England, for an up close look Village Trustee meetings are Community Project. For more Democratic Primary Race like to eat and if you like a at their amazing skills and the second Tuesday during the information, contact info@ with three candidates on the special treat. Salad and drinks adaptations. This program summer. Both meetings take westtownshend.org. ballot: Becca Balint, Wayne provided. RSVP for directions is free and open to the Estey, and Jeanette White. place in the Lower Theater of BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The public. For more information Voter registration forms will be the Bellows Falls Opera House. Greater Falls Farmers Market call 802-463-4270, go to available at the meeting. For Call 802-463-4336 for more happens every Friday www.rockinghamlibrary. information or go to www. more information contact Leslie Ask throughout the summer org or email youthservices@ Goldman of the Rockingham rockbf.org. Recordings can be about rockinghamlibrary.org. found at www.fact8.com. our from 3 – 7 p.m. Vendors Democratic Committee at Guaranteed feature local produce, [email protected] Credit Approval meats, baked goods, cheese, WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 – MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – Select P&M Auto Sales artworks, and more. For LUDLOW, Vt. - Join us for MONDAYS – Board meetings are on the Bankruptcy • Bad Credit First Time • Divorce more information, contact our Rocking Wednesday ANDOVER, Vt. – Select Board second Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. of Quality Used Cars and Trucks greaterfallsfarmersmarket@ Program at the Fletcher meetings are every second and each month at the Town Office. gmail.com. Memorial Library in Ludlow on fourth Monday of the month at For more information, call 802- Wednesday, July 18 from 1 – 2 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office. 259-2391. Specials of the Week SATURDAYS - p.m. Southern Vermont Natural For information, call 802-875- WESTON, Vt. – Select Board LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The History Museum- Wildlife 2765. 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 2011 Jeep Liberty West River Farmers Market Rocks! Michael Clough returns meetings are on the second 4 Door Extended Cab Fully Loaded happens every Saturday with an assortment of amazing CAVENDISH, Vt. – Select and forth Tuesday of every Auto 4x4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the live animals. Don’t miss this Board meetings are on the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Town V8 junctions of Route 11 and chance to see some fascinating second Monday of the month Office. Call 802-824-6988 or Fully Loaded 100. Local farmers, gardeners, critters up close! Best suited for at 6:30 p.m. in the Town go to www.westonvt.org for food producers, artisans and ages 4 and older. Office. For more information more information. 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Contact all insurance compa- area expecting high temperatures their time alone or who are more place, remove or loosen tight cloth- this time, you must complete a variety locate any marriage certificate, birth nies to file claims. in the coming days, being out- likely to be affected by the heat. ing, and spray the person with water of tasks and make important financial or adoption certificates of children, • Contact all credit card com- doors can be very uncomfortable, • If someone doesn’t have air con- or apply cool, wet cloths or towels decisions. You may need to make final and military discharge papers, which panies and let them know of the and in fact, deadly. According to ditioning, they should seek relief to the skin. Fan the person. If they arrangements, notify various busi- you may need to apply for benefits. death. Cancel all cards unless you’re the Centers for Disease Control, from the heat during the warmest are conscious, give small amounts nesses and government agencies, set- These documents may be found in a named on the account and wish to more than 600 people in the Unit- part of the day in places like schools, of cool water to drink. Make sure tle the individual’s estate, and provide safe-deposit box, or the decedent’s at- retain the card. ed States are killed by extreme libraries, theaters, malls, etc. the person drinks slowly. Watch for for your own financial security. The torney may have copies. • Retitle jointly held assets, such as heat every year. The American • Avoid extreme temperature changes in condition. If the person following checklist may help guide • Report the death to Social Security bank accounts, automobiles, stocks Red Cross has steps you can take changes. refuses water, vomits, or begins to you through the matters that must be by calling 1-800-772-1213. If your and bonds, and real estate. to help stay safe when the tem- • Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, lose consciousness, call 911. attended to upon the death of a family loved one was receiving benefits via• If the decedent owned, con- peratures soar. light-colored clothing. Avoid dark Heat stroke is life threatening member. direct deposit, request that the bank trolled, or was a principal in a busi- “It’s important to realize that colors because they absorb the sun’s Signs include hot, red skin, which Initial tasks return funds received for the month ness, check to see if there are any warm weather can be dangerous,” rays. may be dry or moist; changes in • Upon the death of your loved one, of death and thereafter to Social Secu- buy-sell agreements under which said Lloyd Ziel, Chief Communi- • Slow down, stay indoors, and consciousness; vomiting, and high call close family members, friends, rity. Do not cash any Social Security his or her interest must be sold. cations and Marketing Officer for avoid strenuous exercise during the body temperature. Call 911 imme- and clergy first - you’ll need theirchecks received by mail. Return all Within 3 to 9 months after death the American Red Cross in New hottest part of the day. diately if someone shows signs of emotional support. checks to Social Security as soon as File the will with the appropri- Hampshire and Vermont. “Exces- • Postpone outdoor games and ac- heat stroke. Move the person to a • Arrange the funeral, burial or cre- possible. Surviving spouses and other ate probate court. If real estate was sive exposure to heat can cause tivities. cooler place. Quickly cool the per- mation, and memorial service. Hope- family members may be eligible for a owned out of state, file ancillary a range of heat-related illnesses, • Use a buddy system when work- son’s body by immersing them up fully, the decedent will have made $255 lump-sum death benefit and/or probate in that state also. If there is from heat rash and heat cramps to ing in excessive heat. Take frequent to their neck in cold water if pos- arrangements ahead of time. Look survivor’s benefits. Go to www.ssa.gov no will, contact the probate court heat exhaustion and heat stroke.” breaks if working outdoors. sible. Otherwise, douse or spray the among his or her papers for a letter for more information. for instructions, or contact a pro- Heat safety tips • Check on animals frequently to person with cold water, or cover the of instruction containing final wishes. • Make a list of the decedent’s assets. bate attorney for assistance. Some people are more at risk of ensure that they are not suffering person with cold, wet towels or bags Such instructions may also be stated Put safeguards in place to protect any Notify the decedent’s creditors developing a heat-related illness, from the heat. Make sure they have of ice. in his or her will or other estate plan- property. Make sure mortgage and by mail and by placing a notice in including adults age 65 and older, plenty of cool water. The Red Cross app “Emergency” ning documents. insurance payments continue to be the newspaper. Claims must be those with chronic medical con- Heat exhaustion can help keep you and your loved • Arrange any cultural rituals, and made while the estate is being settled. made within the statute of limita- ditions, people who work outside, Excessive heat can lead to sun- ones safe by putting vital informa- make any anatomical gifts. • Arrange to retrieve your loved one’s tions, which varies from state to infants and children, and athletes. burn, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, tion in your hand and settings for • Notify family and friends of the fi- belongings from his or her workplace. state (30 days from actual notice is Here are steps you should take in and heat stroke. If someone is ex- more than 35 different severe weath- nal arrangements. Collect any salary, vacation, or sick common). Insist upon proof of all hot weather: periencing heat cramps in the legs er and emergency alerts including • Alert your loved one’s place of pay owed to your loved one, and be claims. • Hot cars can be deadly. Never or abdomen, get them to a cooler heat advisories and excessive heat work, union, and professional organi- sure to ask about continuing health A federal estate tax return may leave children or pets in your place, have them rest, lightly stretch warnings. The Red Cross First Aid zations, and any organizations where insurance coverage and potential sur- need to be filed within nine months vehicle. The inside temperature the affected muscle, and replen- App puts instant access to informa- he or she may have volunteered. vivor’s benefits for a spouse or chil- of death. State laws vary, but state of the car can quickly reach 120 ish their fluids with a half a glass - tion on handling the most common • Contact your own employer and dren. Unions and professional organi- estate tax and/or inheritance tax degrees. about 4 ounces - of cool water every first aid emergencies at your finger- arrange for bereavement leave. zations may also offer death benefits. returns may also need to be filed. • Stay hydrated by drinking 15 minutes. tips including heat-related emer- • Place an obituary in the local paper. If the death was work-related, the Federal and state income taxes are plenty of fluids. Avoid drinks If someone is exhibiting signs of gencies. Download these apps by • Obtain certified copies of the death decedent’s estate or beneficiaries maydue for the year of death on the with caffeine or alcohol. heat exhaustion - cool, moist, pale or searching for “American Red Cross” certificate. The family doctor or medi- be entitled to worker’s compensation normal filing date, unless -an ex • Check on family, friends, and flushed skin, heavy sweating, head- in your app store or at www.red- cal examiner should provide you with benefits. tension is requested. If there are neighbors who do not have air ache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, cross.org/apps. the death certificate within 24 hours • Contact past employers regarding trusts, separate income tax returns of the death. The funeral home should pension plans, and contact any IRA may need to be filed. You may want complete the form and file it with custodians or trustees. Review des- to seek the advice of a tax profes- the state. Get several certified copies ignated beneficiaries and post-deathsional. Senior Solutions seeks volunteers (photocopies may not be accepted). distribution options. Within 9 to 12 months after You will need them when applying for • Locate insurance policies. The death benefits and settling the estate. policies could include individual and Update your own estate plan if • Review your family member’s fi - group life insurance, mortgage insur- your loved one was a beneficiary or to assist elders nancial affairs, and look for estate ance, auto credit life insurance, ac- appointed as an agent, trustee, or planning documents, such as a will cidental death and dismemberment, guardian. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Do you and benefit eligibility. can include hosting an information Update beneficiary designations want to help seniors in your area? Additionally, there is a need for a table, helping to plan or volunteer on your retirement plans, including One of Vermont’s oldest and larg- Medicare Assistance Volunteer for at a fundraising event, taking pho- Simonton Replacement Windows, Raynor Garage Door IRAs, and transfer-on-death ac- est social service agencies serving the State Health Insurance Assistance tographs, giving someone a ride to Sales & Installation, Garage Door Repair & Vinyl Siding counts on which the decedent was elders has opportunities in provid- Program. This position educates and an appointment, putting up posters named beneficiary. ing home visits and fellowship for assists people with understanding or flyers at libraries and other public Reevaluate your budget, and elderly, homebound clients, and Medicare. 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