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Your Local Community Newspaper NOVEMBER 27, 2019 | WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM VOLUME 58, ISSUE 26 Springfield Garden Club hosts 27th Festival of Trees

BY JO ROBBINS opportunity to celebrate the bow-adorned candleholders, to your community. The Shopper holidays in style. and evergreen baskets and cen- Of the many services the For 26 years, this organization terpieces created by the Garden Garden Club provides, Vatne SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – As has devoted its time and efforts Club members. said there are monthly guest many as 200 people attended to the community through its New member Katherine lecturers from educational or- the Springfield Garden Club’s multiple projects and has given Parker moved to Springfield a ganizations like Osher Lifelong annual Festival of Trees “Win- more than $200,000 back into year ago from Oklahoma and Learning Institute and garden ter Wonderland” fundraiser Springfield through activities, said she is proud and happy therapy in the summer months Friday, Nov. 22 at the Great scholarships, and services. Fri- to be a part of an organization for adult day care seniors. Hall at 100 River St. This may day night’s event did not disap- that is so giving and is “just a These are only a handful of be considered the event of the point the many people who at- nice group of people.” She was the many ways in which the season with an opportunity for tend this festival on an annual especially impressed with the Garden Club provides for its folks to dress in their formal basis. club’s creation of small floral own community. It has given best and enjoy the food, music Sandy MacGillivray, a co- bouquets that are placed on the scholarships to graduating provided by a jazz ensemble, chair of the festival, along with trays for the appreciative re- high school seniors or college and the incredible decorations Barb Riotte, the club’s treasur- cipients of the Meals on Wheels students pursuing the fields of all while giving back in a big er, collected tickets and wel- program once every month. horticulture, forestry, or envi- way to the Garden Club to help comed folks at the Pearl Street Karen Vatne, the club’s pho- ronmental studies and worked support its many projects. entrance of the hall. They di- Barb Riotte (left) and Sandy MacGillivray (right) at Festival of Trees. tographer since 2016, said the with younger students to teach The Great Hall was stun- rected guests to vote for their PHOTO BY JO ROBBINS club is always looking for new them how to plant a garden. ning with the trees and lights, favorite tree among the 10 on members, as the institutional The Garden Club also over- the men in black tie, and the display, lavishly decorated by derful kickoff to the holidays, tained donated items and ser- memory of the organization sees the plantings throughout women in stylish dresses. It was local organizations such as Cla- but more than that it is the sole vices offered by many area com- will retire with its oldest mem- the town including the town’s as good as it gets for a formal remont Savings Bank, Spring- means of support for all of the panies and larger items such as bers. She said you don’t have gardens at the Iron Bridge and event. Not only was it well at- field High School’s Community programs the club provides to artwork, a 65-inch homemade to be a grower or have a back- the Blue Star Memorial, gar- tended, but one club member Outreach Group, and Kelley the community throughout the quilt, a necklace, home heating ground in horticulture; you dens that make Springfield said the Garden Club orga- Sales and Services to name a year. oil, gym memberships, golf dis- just need to join as either a full such a lovely place to reside nized the event like a well-oiled few. MacGillivray said the festi- There was a silent auction counts, and ski lift tickets. For member or as a support mem- and offers a colorful welcome machine. Clearly, this was an val is a major event and a won- and a raffle of baskets that con- sale were handmade wreathes, ber and be willing to give back to visitors just passing through. “Let’s Take Action” forum for the future of Rockingham BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – On This first step in the “Let’s reation. Forums will take place mont leaders to help support the to the advancement of Vermont “Let’s Take Action: Rock- Dec. 4, all members of the Rock- Take Action” process will be a at the American Legion, Rock- work of the new task forces with communities. In the past 20 ingham Community Visit” is ingham community are invited series of community forums to ingham Free Library, and the technical and financial resourc- years, they have worked with funded with support from the to kick off “Let’s Take Action,” discuss assets, challenges, and Moose Family Center. es as they create action plans to over 70 communities through- Vermont Community Founda- a community process to engage opportunities for action within At 6 p.m., everyone is invit- move their priorities forward. out Vermont to bring residents tion and the Northern Borders all residents of Rockingham, nine focus forums being held ed to a free community dinner Rockingham Municipal Man- together through their facili- Regional Commission. Bellows Falls, and Saxtons River throughout the day. Everyone at the Moose Family Center. ager Wendy Harrison invites all tated and structured process to VCRD will bring with them in setting direction for a vibrant, is invited to join in Dec. 4 to Childcare will be provided at to participate. “I am looking for- share ideas and move toward a visiting team of more than 20 prosperous, and dynamic fu- share your ideas in forums on the library during the forums. ward to hearing all of the ideas common solutions. Vermont state, federal, business, ture. This process is a practical, nine different topics, chosen Door-to-door transportation is from the community. Please VCRD community and policy nonprofit, and philanthropic pragmatic, and facilitated way by a steering committee rep- available to forums by request. join us – everyone is welcome manager Jenna Koloski says, leaders to listen to and reflect on for residents to actively partici- resenting people from varied Call 888-869-6287 by Dec. 2 to to share your ideas for our com- “VCRD is excited about work- the challenges and opportunities pate in reviewing challenges and occupations and parts of town, reserve a ride. munity’s future! This is a great ing with Rockingham residents for action that residents identify. opportunities facing the com- including tourism and lodging; Step two of “Let’s Take Action” opportunity to develop a vision to set and advance priorities for The visiting team members will munity, identify top priorities transportation; attracting and will be a community meeting in and chart a path forward to- the future. We believe strongly include Ben Doyle, USDA Rural for action, and develop concrete supporting young people; edu- January when all residents will gether.” in the power of local leadership Development; Kevin Wiberg, action plans. This will also be an cation: from early childhood to be invited to champion action The process is produced by and in engaging the full voice of Vermont Community Founda- opportunity to bring both tech- workforce; building redevelop- ideas, set priorities, and have the VCRD, who was invited to the the community in setting direc- tion; Lindsey Kurrle, Secretary nical and financial resources to ment; arts and entertainment; option to sign up for task forces community by the Rockingham tion forward. Everyone in the of the Agency of Commerce and Rockingham to move priorities economic revitalization and in- to take on each priority initia- Selectboard and Bellows Falls community is invited to share Community Development; Aly forward. frastructure; housing; and rec- tive. VCRD will return in Feb- Trustees, in partnership with the their ideas, and we’re eager to Richards, CEO of Let’s Grow ruary for step three, “Let’s Take Vermont Community Founda- help connect to support and re- Kids; Xusana Davis, Vermont Action Resource Day,” with a tion. VCRD is a nonprofit, non- sources to help the community visiting resource team of Ver- partisan organization dedicated move forward.” See ACTION on Page 2A Redevelopment of historic Woolson Block SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – On modern infrastructure that at- The transitional program will Vermont incentives of $34,000 Nov. 13, 2019, affordable hous- tracts and retains younger peo- provide a structured environ- were also provided. ing owners and developers, ple to our beautiful downtown ment for at-risk youth so that “Redeveloping this historic Springfield Housing Authority, where they can live safely and they’re able to develop the skills building will be challenging,” and Housing Vermont joined affordably,” said Bill Morlock, and habits they need to live in- said Housing Vermont Presi- local elected officials, funders, the executive director of the dependently. dent Nancy Owens. “However, and project participants to Springfield Housing Authority. Funding totaling more than it offers several important com- celebrate the start of redevel- “Both the housing and com- $8.6 million from several pri- munity benefits including cre- opment of the Woolson Block mercial spaces will contribute vate and public sources was ating much-needed affordable building. Renovations will re- directly to Springfield’s con- raised to finance the total rede- housing and boosting the vital- turn this historic property to its tinued economic revitalization velopment costs. PNC Bank in- ity of downtown Springfield. prominent origins and contrib- through property tax revenue, vested over $5 million through With the leadership of our ute to the economic vitality of the provision of goods and ser- the federal Low Income Hous- elected officials, supported by Kurn Hattin children downtown Springfield. vices, and new affordable hous- ing Tax Credit program, which a diverse range of funders, we The Woolson Block is a i ng .” is administered by the Vermont will be able to offer a forward- give thanks three-story Italianate-style The redevelopment plan at Housing Finance Agency. The thinking mix of uses to include brick building, built in 1868 by Woolson Block involves a sub- Vermont Housing & Conser- 15 new affordable homes as WESTMINSTER, Vt. – The children and staff at Kurn Hattin the president of a Springfield stantial rehabilitation of the vation Board provided over well as four service-enriched Homes wish each of you – our friends, supporters, volunteers, machine tool company and historic structure and the cre- $1.75 million, including $1 apartments for at-risk youth and families – a very warm and meaningful Thanksgiving. woolen mill. The historic build- ation of affordable apartments, million from the state Housing along with street level commer- ing sits perched above the falls transitional housing, and more for All Revenue Bond of 2017. cial space.” PHOTO BY KRISTIE LISAI of the Black River in the center than 5,000 square feet of com- The Vermont Community De- Housing Vermont and the of downtown Springfield. His- mercial space on the street velopment Program provided Springfield Housing Authority torical photos from the early level. The residential space will $450,000 through the town of have previously collaborated 1900s show the Woolson Block provide 15 rental apartments Springfield plus Downtown Tax in downtown Springfield. After as a busy, well-kept mixed-use designated for a mix of house- Credits worth $328,000. The a 2008 fire destroyed the Ellis CORRECTION building. In more recent years, holds, all with incomes at or town also provided $200,000 Block, HVT and SHA worked the building had fallen into dis- below 60% of the area’s median through its revolving loan fund. together to restore the building, In the “Goals, criteria, and authority spark solar debate repair, which ultimately led to income. There also will be four The Vermont Community a historic movie theater with at Selectboard meeting” article in the November 20, 2019 tax sale by the owner. single-room occupancy and Foundation provided $250,000 residential housing, which sits edition of The Shopper, Springfield resident John Hall was not in opposition but rather in support of the original solar “The Woolson Block repre- service-enriched apartments in critical gap funding. The across the street from Woolson project in the Industrial Park. However, Hall is in opposition sents a significant step in the for homeless and at-risk youth Southern Windsor County Block. of the solar project discussed in the Nov. 11, 2019 meeting, revitalization of downtown between the ages of 18 and 24 Regional Planning Commis- Renovations on the Woolson which has a proposed site near his residence in Springfield. Springfield from its old ma- with incomes at or below 50% sion provided $175,000 in EPA Block are estimated to be com- chine tool factory days to a of the area’s median income. Brownfields funds. Efficiency plete in June 2020.

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Health Care and Rehabili- Board Members, “How often Sewall, 30 years; Joan Egbert, believe that businesses and cor- “Chroma Technology Corp. tation Services, southeast- do you hear vigorous applause George Karabakakis, Shirley porations have a responsibility is a manufacturer of interfer- ern Vermont’s community for an EMR implementation?” Roy, 25 years; Dr. Stuart Co- to their community. In that spir- ence filters for the ultra-violet, mental-health agency, held Additional Encore Awards pans, Karon Eagles, 20 years; it, the Springfield Town Demo- visible and near-infrared por- its annual meeting Nov. 6 at were presented to the following Dr. Kathleen Allden, Jeanette crats will host Paul Millman, the tions of the spectrum.” These the Great Hall in Springfield. staff for going “above and be- Austin, Terence Flood, Shan- president and one of the found- are the types of filters that are Attended by more than 125 yond” in their work: Kerri-Ann non Lamb, Heather Lockwood, ers of Chroma Technology, at used in molecular biology and Paul Millman (left) giving a tour board members, staff, cli- Esty, Brooke Kearney, Jayne Rick Logan, Jennifer Marandi- of Chroma. PHOTO PROVIDED ents, and community mem- Stout, and Cassandra Viado. no, Edmund Moore IV, Tamara bers, the event celebrated the Three guest speakers, all of Simmiolkjier, Jayne Stout, Rose agency’s accomplishments whom have received services Wheeler, Cora Willis-Cooper, autonomous vehicles. Chro- and impact on clients during through HCRS, eloquently 15 years; Erin Boxer, Cindy ma is a certified B Corpora- its last fiscal year. spoke of their challenges with Dominique, Keryn LaVarnway, tion and is 100% employee- One of the most signifi- mental illness or disabilities Jillian Tripp, 10 years; Leah owned. At Chroma, everyone cant accomplishments at the and how HCRS has supported Austin, Danielle Blake, Chris- has a fair share of the respon- nonprofit agency was the them in their recovery. Their tine Block, Dawn Bradshaw, sibility and a fair share of the successful implementation appreciation for the staff was Megan Chapman, Kimberly rewards. Chroma Technology of their new Electronic Med- repeatedly highlighted. Each Crossman, Joshua Dallaire, is an integral part of Bellows ical Record, a significant of these client’s stories were so Joshua DiGiovanna, Bethany Falls and the surrounding undertaking for any health impactful that they all received Freitas, Corey Ickes, Faraja community. Its commitment care organization. The im- a standing ovation in recogni- Kurubai, Jason Lovett, Justine to give back to the commu- plementation process was tion and appreciation for shar- Mercier-Senn, Shaun Milek, nity and to be a steward of the highlighted for its positiv- ing their private and very per- Alicia Monty, Currie Murphy, environment is realized on an ity, creativity, short timeline, sonal journeys of recovery. Jessica Ostrander, Duane Per- ongoing basis. and teamwork. An annual Following the presenta- kins, Rachel Rice, John Tobin, Paul Millman will describe Encore Award was pre- tions, HCRS CEO George 5 years. what it looks like to give back sented to the EMR Project Karabakakis, Ph.D., with the Karabakakis stated, “This to the community and how Team, which led the effort, assistance of Anne Bilodeau, past year has moved HCRS Chroma seriously addresses and all staff in attendance il- Chief Human Resources Offi- forward in some powerful its responsibility to address lustrated the success of this cer, handed out 45 staff awards ways. We are pleased to be able income inequality. He will implementation through for years of service totaling to celebrate our many accom- refute Gov. Scott’s claim that enthusiastic applause and 560 years. Recipients were Te- plishments with our commu- businesses are fleeing the exclamations of approval. As resa Boni, 35 years; Katherine nity at this annual event.” state and tell the audience why Chroma Technology is in Vermont and not New Hamp- shire. There will be time for Light A Pole in downtown the audience to ask questions. The Springfield Town Dem- ocratic Committee is proud to Springfield have Paul Millman as its guest speaker Monday, Dec. 2 at SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Every We’re busy making arrange- Springfield. 6:30 p.m. at the HCRS build- year, the Springfield Regional ments for this year’s holiday Sponsors will be recognized ing. Light refreshments will Chamber of Commerce dec- program, but we can’t do it via social media and a press be served. Contact Char Os- orates the lampposts on Main alone! Many of the strands of release, and you will have the terlund at charmf@vermon- Street in downtown Spring- LED lights we used last year warm fuzzy feeling of contrib- tel.net for more information field with banners and white are now worn out and need to uting to our beautiful com- or, in the case of inclement lights to bring twinkle and be replaced. The cost of buying munity in a meaningful way. weather, for cancelation infor- cheer to the neighborhood new lights is significant, but if We appreciate any and all sup- mation. during the winter months. we work together we can make port. Anyone with questions This tradition helps to create it happen. We are looking for about lighting a pole should an inviting avenue for visitors businesses, organizations, and contact Caitlin at the chamber passing through our lovely individuals who might be in- at 802-885-2779 or caitlin@ town and creates a sense of terested to sponsor a pole light- springfieldvt.com. 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Owned by the mother- Springfield, where Erin Hunter, daughter tandem of Vicki Fernleigh’s owner and wine- Stewart and Nicole Spicer, maker, introduced her four the restaurant launched with new maple syrup wines. a “soft opening” the first week Erin Hunter has a lot of lay- in October with a plan for a ers, and she is a woman of grand opening coming soon. Cactus Patch Mexican Cocina in Springfield. “firsts.” In college, she wrote a Located at 12 Clinton St., PHOTO BY JOE MILLIKEN thesis on dendroclimatology, the former location of the utilizing core samples of maple From left to right: Jenevieve Johnson, Sue Dana, Erin Hunter, and Oriental Palace for over 20 “We are the only Mexican res- cense from the state.” trees and a handwritten journal Wendy Reeves with their new maple syrup wines. years, the new Cactus Patch taurant in the area, and we bring The Cactus Patch is located to compare tree growth as it PHOTO BY JO ROBBINS restaurant features authentic- an authentic taste from our at 12 Clinton St. in Springfield. relates to the weather. In 1990, style Mexican food, includ- home town in Arizona,” Nicole The restaurant hours are Friday when Hunter sold the family The whole team attended a heaviest is the special dark ing a full menu of appetizers, added. “We also offer house- through Tuesday, 4 to 9 p.m., winery in Virginia and moved sensory wine workshop where harvested in the oak barrels. dinner entrees, and a kids’ fried chips, homemade salsa, and Sundays 4 to 8 p.m. For to Vermont, she worked for a they experienced test methods The alcohol content runs menu. and fresh, in-house guacamole more information, visit their time as a high school nurse, but and learned to identify differ- from 13.7% to 14%. “My mom had run the made daily. We will also very Facebook page or call 802-885- then she was hired by the River ences and preferences in wine How is a maple syrup win- Royal Diner here is Spring- soon be obtaining our liquor li- 1144. Valley Tech Center where she in order to educate and bet- ery different from a grape field for the last seven years,” became the first female carpen- ter promote the success of the vineyard when it comes to Nicole Spicer said in a recent try instructor in the state and business. the effects of the weather on interview. “When we signed has taught for the past 18 years. At the wine tasting Saturday, the product? It is not very this new lease, we decided to Like most entrepreneurs, this is Hunter and Reeves introduced different at all, according to do something different, and her day job. four new maple syrup infused Hunter. She said the wine is we are really excited about Hunter is also a member of wines. The first is a Tappers fairly stable after aging, but this new opportunity.” the state’s wine counsel and has Maple Mead with honey, maple the product is affected by The complete menu in- been producing wines since syrup, and yeast. As described the same elements that affect cludes a variety of appetizers 2014 from her Springfield in Fernleigh’s website, “The every vineyard. Climate, the such as tacos, empanadas, home, the circa 1799 Old Whit- sap gives the mead a unique cold, and length of the sea- chile relleno, Mexican pizza, comb Farm nestled in Spencer’s citrus note that compliments son can all impact a maple and Cactus Patch nachos and 1-888-922-1035 Hollow by the Connecticut the wildflower honey.” Next is syrup wine. guacamole made fresh daily. River, where she and her team a Maple Reserve Amber “remi- Hunter, who is of Irish de- Delicious dinner entrees in- of three dedicated women, niscent of a light sherry, with scent, admits that the name clude fajitas, chimichanga, Wendy Reeves, Sue Dana, and notes of apricot.” Third is a Fernleigh Cellars has a bit quesadillas, taco salad, bur- Jenevieve Johnson, together Special Dark “port like” maple of a family hook to the Fern ritos, enchiladas, a fiesta produce, bottle, and distrib- wine made from 100% Ver- part of the name; but mostly bowl and margarita grilled ute the Maple Reserve Wines. mont dark maple syrup. The it originates from the count- chicken. Sipping Sip & Shop Although Fernleigh Cellars is last is a Maple Reserve Special less varieties of ferns that The kids’ menu includes Shopping Thursday, Dec. 5th licensed for wine-tasting and Dark, a “cognac like” wine aged grow in Vermont. She said a single taco, a bean and retail sales, Hunter said there for up to 12 months in oak the Leigh comes from the cheese burrito, macaroni and Drawing is presently not a designated whiskey barrels that infuse the Gaelic translation for mead- cheese, chicken fingers, and area at the farm to offer these wine with vanilla and caramel ow. side dishes including rice services full-time, but that is flavors. In all of these wines, Erin Hunter invites the and beans, French fries, and on her agenda – to open to the the only sugar is the maple syr- public to plan a visit and applesauce. Drinks include public with regular hours in- up and none are distilled. The experience all that the farm Jarritos Mexican soda and stead of by appointment only. lightest is the mead and the offers. Prickly Pear lemonade. Wine Tasting from 5-7pm Recreation as economic focus for Mt. with The Wine & Cheese Depot Enter a Drawing for a pair of Simon Pearce Wine Glasses Ascutney area ~ Drawing held at 6:30 pm ~ 3630 ROUTE 103N REGION – The towns of the three-town area. When stakeholder summits and co- or [email protected]. CHESTER, VT 05143 Weathersfield, West Wind- moving to Vermont, many operative branding and mar- This effort was funded by 802.875.3109 sor, and Windsor have joined people choose a home based keting efforts. a Municipal Planning Grant SHOP ONLINE www.smokeshiredesign.com together to identify ways to on its proximity to natural The SE Group estimated through the Vermont Depart- strengthen recreational and features and recreational op- possible future economic im- ment of Commerce and Com- www.facebook.com/Smokeshire-Design @smokeshire_design economic opportunities and portunities. Nationwide, 80% pacts of various physical im- munity Development. to explore potential connec- of Americans consider having provements to help identify tions between villages and trails and places to walk one projects with the largest likely recreation areas. This three- of their top priorities when economic benefit for the area. town endeavor serves as a deciding where to live, ac- Three of the most impactful foundation for future collab- cording to the National As- project ideas include a trail Sleep Apnea orative efforts to market the sociation of Realtors’ Com- around Mt. Ascutney, a trail area as a recreational destina- munity Preference Survey. connecting Artisan’s Park to tion. The steering committee This ranked even higher than downtown Windsor, and for- keeping you awake? has scheduled a public meet- “high quality public schools,” malizing an existing system of ing to present project findings which was selected by 74% of trails in Weathersfield. Based Dec. 5, 2019 at 6 p.m. at the survey respondents. National on economic models, the Windsor Welcome Center. Realtors Association, 2015. trail around Mt. Ascutney is Outdoor and forest-based As part of this project, the expected see the greatest im- recreation and the associated SE Group evaluated the eco- pact. Assuming medium visi- tourism are major drivers of nomics of recreation in the tation levels, it could possibly Vermont’s economy. Outdoor Mt. Ascutney area. generate 10,000 annual visits recreation in Vermont gen- A number of opportunities and $974,000 in total sales ac- erates $5.5 billion in annual have been identified to en- tivity, 15 full-time equivalent consumer spending, 51,000 hance outdoor recreation in job positions, and $134,000 in direct jobs, $1.5 billion in the Mt. Ascutney area. These total tax revenue each year. wages and salaries, and $505 can be placed in two general The plan can be down- million in state and local tax categories: physical improve- loaded at www.swcrpc.org/ revenue. ments and organizational ef- mount-ascutney-recreation- Today, recreation related forts. Physical improvements plan. For more information, businesses provide approxi- include building and improv- please contact Jason Rasmus- mately 23% of the employ- ing trails and developing river sen at 802-674-9201 or jras- ment in Windsor County, and access points. Organizational [email protected], or Drew 16.7% of the employment in efforts include holding annual Pollak-Bruce at 802-735-9144 The restriction of airflow to the lungs SEON grant from High Meadows Fund makes it hard to breathe while you sleep BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – The tain young working age adults tee, introduce outside experts Sustainable Energy Outreach who are excited about learn- to the students, and construct Stop in and see how Network has been awarded a ing this trade and contribute to “mock-up” wall systems in the $12,000 grant from the High solving our climate emergency. shop for student reference and Dr. Fauver can help you Meadows Fund. The grant will SEON developed the Certi- for use in SEON’s High Perfor- be used to partially subsidize fied Level I High Performance mance courses. incumbent worker tuition, Builder program with as- SEON members will also keeping the cost affordable, sistance from the Windham work with the Pipeline and Always Accepting New Clients! for SEON’s High Performance County Economic Develop- Pathways Program of the Brat- Builder courses, which are part ment Program and has been tleboro Development Credit of its Certified Level 1 High piloting the training in Wind- Corporation to introduce stu- 2 Chester Rd Performance Builder program. ham County. In 2020, SEON dents to the world of high per- This grant and SEON’s pro- plans to deliver the training formance construction. Suite 10 gram will support the building programs to Bennington and For information about efficiency priority of the Legis- Chittenden counties. Key to SEON’s High Performance lature’s Climate Solutions Cau- the success of the pilot has been Builder program, go to www. Springfield, VT cus by focusing on workforce partnership with the Wind- seon.info/hpb-overview or development. A goal of SEON ham Regional Career Center’s contact Guy Payne, executive is to brand the region of south- Adult Education Program and director, at [email protected] or 802-885-3191 east Vermont as a knowledge the Architecture and Construc- call 802-376-9262. SEON is a center of high performance tion Program. SEON members 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in www.drchristopherfauver.com construction and attract or re- serve on the Advisory Commit- Brattleboro. 4A | November 27, 2019 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper Springfield Edward Jones Giving Tuesday at Grace offices Toys for Tots drive Cottage Hospital TOWNSHEND, Vt. – Af- pressure are essential for any campaign, go to www.grace- SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The around the corner, we are all vices in the U.S. and, through ter Black Friday and Cyber hospital environment. Recent cottage.org Dec. 3 to donate Springfield area Edward Jones getting ready for the festivities, its affiliate, in Canada. Every Monday comes Giving Tues- strides in telemetry technol- or call 802-365-9109 between Financial Advisors have joined says local financial advisors aspect of the firm’s busi- day, a worldwide day of phi- ogy have made it necessary to 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Checks may together to support the Marine Amy, Gerry, and Dan. As this ness, from the investments lanthropy during the season upgrade the hospital’s current be made out to Grace Cottage Corps League Toys for Tots is the season of giving, now is a its financial advisors offer of gratitude. Grace Cottage system. State-of-the-art, iden- with “Giving Tuesday” on the program by using their offices great time to remember the less to the location of its branch Hospital asks its friends tical units will result in greater memo line, and sent to P.O. as drop-off locations for this fortunate in our community. offices, caters to individual and neighbors to partici- accuracy, reliability, and con- Box 1, Townshend, VT, 05353. year’s toy drive. The local Edward Jones Fi- investors. The firm’s 18,000- pate in its Giving Tuesday sistency across all settings of Any money raised beyond the Local residents may help nancial Advisors include Amy plus financial advisors serve campaign Dec. 3 and to help care from the emergency de- campaign goal will be applied children in the area by bringing Duffy, 41 Chester Rd., and more than 7 million clients raise funds to purchase new partment, to the inpatient and to the Grace Cottage Patient in a new, unwrapped toy to any Gerry Mittica and Dan Rich- and care for $1 trillion in vital signs monitors for its rehabilitation rooms. Care Fund. Springfield area office during ardson, 300 River St. assets under management. hospital patients. This year’s “Living in a rural area should Grace Cottage is a Criti- regular business hours from Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 Visit our website at www. 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Ron Patch is a Chester Wardens and Marines Corps native, Chester LOCAL Historical Society president, and a lifelong League collecting antiques dealer. HISTORY He can be reached at Toys for Tots 802-374-0119 or email REGION – Vermont State eral St., Springfield BY RON PATCH [email protected] Game Wardens and the Marine • Rutland ANR, 271 Corps League are partnering to N. Main Street, Rutland collect Toys for Tots. Wardens • Essex ANR, 111 will accept toys, gift cards, and West St., Essex Junction donations until Dec. 15, which • St. Johnsbury ANR, Vermont Big Game Records will allow time to transfer them 374 Emerson Falls Rd., to the Toys for Tots program. St. Johnsbury Well, here we are again, It would make a People can call their local Wardens and their deer season. While I no lon- great Christmas warden to arrange a pick-up phone numbers are list- ger hunt, I do keep my rifle gift for the sports- of toys or donations, or they ed on the Vermont Fish Vermont Wardens and Marines Corps ready. I do see deer in the man. It’s available can bring toys to one of these and Wildlife website at League is collecting Toys for Tots. field, but nothing yet with at www.vermont- Vermont Agency of Natural www.vtfishandwildlife. PHOTO PROVIDED horns. The deprivation con- biggametrophy- Resources offices: com/contact/contact- tinues. club.com. • Springfield ANR, 100 Min- a-warden. A few years ago, I was con- tacted by Curtis P. Smiley Chester’s big of the Vermont Big Game game reporting Veterans can now enroll in VA’s Trophy Club Inc. Curtis was station publishing his second book Chester Hard- of Vermont big game re- ware is a big game cords and wanted to know if reporting station. Million Veteran Program online I knew of any trophy bucks I stopped over the REGION – Veterans can now credentials to securely log in to ings have already published in taken in this area in years weekend hoping join the Million Veteran Pro- MVP Online to view their per- high-impact scientific journals. past. I knew of a couple an- to find someone gram online as part of the U.S sonalized dashboard and learn This research is helping VA to cient deer heads. reporting a deer. Department of Veterans Affairs’ more about the program. To better understand the role genes I contacted those current Not this day, so effort to improve the lives of partner with MVP, veterans can play in illnesses common among owners and put them in I quizzed Julie veterans through health care re- use the online portal to complete combat veterans. touch with Curtis. One deer as to how many search and innovation. the consent process, allow access MVP partners include veter- I knew of was taken over 60 deer and bear 2018 Vermont Big Game Records. More than 775,000 veteran to health records for research ans from all 50 states, the Dis- years ago. The antlers could have been report- PHOTO PROVIDED partners have already joined purposes only, answer surveys trict of Columbia, Puerto Rico, still be scored by Boone & ed. Scott Carsen MVP, a national, voluntary, re- about their health and lifestyle, and Guam. MVP also has the Crockett. It has since been reported a 309-pound bear. I knew I must shove. search initiative that helps VA and schedule an MVP visit at a largest representation of minori- scored and is included in this Friday, Nov. 22, a 200-pound Here is the spot study how genes affect the health participating VA site to provide ties of any genomic cohort in the book. buck was reported. The count I’m willing to bet. of veterans. a blood sample. VA is currently U.S. Boone & Crockett is a is down this year. But one re- So there I did stop “MVP has already resulted in piloting ways to make the MVP For more information about method of measuring racks. porting station does not a trend and I commenced to set. a number of important scien- sample collection more conve- the Million Veteran Program, It’s a complex method, which make. I hope and I pray tific publications that increase nient for veterans who do not visit MVP Online at www.mvp. totals the length of tines and My classmate Kevin Gould, as I sit real still. our knowledge of conditions live near a participating VA site. va.gov. For veterans not enrolled distances between beams and who lives in Baltimore, got his That a BUCK will come by that affect veterans’ health, and MVP helps researchers bet- in VA care, the ability to join us- other statistical factors of the deer the first morning. Kevin ‘I know that he will.’ we expect this resource to con- ter understand how genes af- ing MVP Online will be avail- rack. Vermont has produced was sitting in the hardwoods Now hours have passed tinue to prove its value over the fect health and illness, which able soon. Until then, please call some monster bucks. when a mama bear and her cub with not one Deer. coming years,” said VA Secretary may help prevent illnesses and the MVP Info Center at 866- Curtis published his sec- came along eating acorns. Kev- And I’m asking myself Robert Wilkie. “VA is excited to improve treatments of disease. 441-6075 to learn more about ond edition in 2018. I have in didn’t shoot them. Instead, ‘Why am I here?’ announce the launch of MVP Research using MVP data is how to join. a copy so I can give you an he sat and watched them. Then I say this is great Online, which will make it even already a part of more than 30 Walk-in office hours are also idea what’s in it. It’s a hard- he heard the leaves rustle. Kevin but I know that it’s not. easier for veterans nationwide VA projects, including efforts offered at White River Junction cover book of 336 pages, thought another cub was com- My body’s half frozen to take part in this landmark re- focused on understanding the VA Medical Center Monday many in color. It’s a beautiful ing. No, it was a seven-point my glove is all snot. search effort.” role of genes in PTSD, diabetes, through Friday, from 8 a.m.-2:30 book and very well done. buck weighing 167 pounds. My leg has a cramp Veterans currently enrolled in cancer, heart disease, and sui- p.m. in the Mountains Building It contains Vermont state Kevin has been writing po- my back has an ache. VA care can use their existing VA cide. Significant research find- Room 132. records for deer, moose, etry for years for his own plea- How much of this fun bear, and turkey. Archery sure. Below is one of his poems can I possibly take? records and sheds are in- about deer hunting. What a miserable day cluded. A bow hunter took this first one has been. a 450-pound bear. You’ll First Day Of Deer Season And to think that tomorrow Nov 29 - Dec 05 see monster bucks over 225 “T’was a frost on the ground I CAN DO IT AGAIN!” “FROZEN 2” pounds. The buck Chester’s and a bite in the air. (Rated PG) Brian Benson took in 2014 I felt a slight shiver This week’s old saying my along with stories Ed Peck just standing there. mother used to say. “The Friday: 7:00pm Buying: and I contributed. So I wiped my nose only thing the horns are Saturday: 2:00pm, 5:00pm, 8:00pm Sunday: • Antiques Before they are sold out on the back of my glove. good for is stirring the gra- 3:00pm, 6:00pm Monday: 7:00pm you should order a copy. Then on up the mountain v y.” • Early Photographs Tuesday: 2:00pm, 7:00pm • Military: Helmets, SUMMER CLASSIC Flags, Uniforms, MOVIE SERIES Weapons, Daggers Wednesday, December 04 @ 7:00pm and Bayonets It’s a small world Thursday, December 05 @ 7:00pm • Antique Clocks & DALLAS – Ron Patch’s son, “NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION” (PG-13) (1989) Clock Parts Shawn Patch, is an archaeolo- Sponsored by The Quinns gist with New South Associates • Guns in Greensboro, N.C. Last week ALL TICKETS: $5.00 • Coins in Dallas, Texas, there was held Small Popcorn $1.00 on Monday • & More! the Society for American Mili- Medium Popcorn, Soda & Most Candy $5.00 tary Engineers Small Business (802)463-4766 Conference. This was a show On The Square • Bellows Falls, VT Call Ron Patch at 802-374-0119 where vendors could exhibit www.bfoperahouse.com products or services that might interest military leaders from all branches of the service. 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Dear Editor, Dear Editor,

We are living at a very impor- moment where we need to set possibilities for the coming de- Fellow residents of Ben- locations. south into the unknown so that tant time. We are being called priorities, make decisions, and cades in this part of Vermont. nington and the surround- Last year, the day was cold, others may be free. to recreate our community in take action. The community fo- Our friends and neighbors who ing area, we are asking you to windy, and snowing, yet as re- Please bring family and an inclusive and holistic way. rum, called “Let’s Take Action,” are gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans- join us on National Wreaths silient Vermonters, you attend- friends to participate in this I urge every person in Rock- Dec. 4, from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m., gender, or queer have insights I Across America Day, Dec. ed and participated in honor- year’s event. It is vitally im- ingham to participate in the has been set for us to begin this hope they will share. 14 at 12 p.m. at the Ver- ing those who served our great portant for our children to upcoming community forum process of decision-making. For me, it will be especially mont Veterans’ Home on nation. The number of attend- understand and honor our hosted by the Vermont Council For more information, contact important for people who are 325 North St. in Bennington. ees was humbling; over 400 of departed veterans on this day. on Rural Development. Jenna at 802-225-6091 or email not middle class to come to the Each December on National you joined in and laid a wreath The ceremony itself is short, When I think about the past, [email protected]. meetings. Folks who struggle to Wreaths Across America on the grave of a fallen soldier, but meaningful. Its purpose is I recognize that there are im- To be well informed, we make ends meet and who have Day, the mission to “Re- sailor, airman, or marine. not to “decorate graves,” but to portant lessons to learn from it must include the thinking of all to make tough choices daily be- member, Honor, and Teach” If you are a leader of a youth commemorate their sacrifice even though it is now over. It is people in our town and listen cause of money have ideas we is carried out by coordinat- organization, please consider and dedication to these United also apparent to me that the fu- to new and old voices. I hope need to make a community that ing wreath-laying ceremo- attending this event with your States and the cause of freedom. ture will be very different from that young people and young works for everyone. Those of nies at Arlington National group. This is a tremendous Looking forward to seeing the past because of the clear sci- adults come in large numbers us who struggle to live here un- Cemetery, as well as over opportunity to “Remember, you there! ence about how humans have and speak up about how they derstand what does and doesn’t 1,600 additional locations in Honor, and Teach” about our changed the natural environ- want our community to be in work in our current set-up. all 50 U.S. states, at sea, and heritage and heroes. These Semper Fidelis ment. Scientists are certain that the future. I hope that indig- There will be transportation abroad. We at the Vermont graves contain warriors from Colonel A. M. Faxon Jr. we are in a climate emergency enous people and people of the provided to and from the meet- Veterans’ Home are honored the Civil War to current con- Deputy Vermont Veterans’ with limited time to turn the global majority – people of col- ings if you reserve ahead of to participate in this national flicts. Our earliest interments Home crisis around. The climate crisis or – come and speak up, too. I time. There will be a free meal event as one of the privileged contain warriors who marched Bennington, Vt. affects every aspect of our lives hope that folks living in the ru- for everyone to share. There and our community. In this ral areas of Rockingham come will be childcare. These are real light, it is a time to think to- and share their vision for the and necessary support to help gether in fresh, new ways about town’s future because they have people from all backgrounds Dear Editor, News: Holiday safety is important our town. a different point of view from and economic situations to We find ourselves at the mo- folks who live in the villages. fully participate in creating a The Hodge Family would for you and the Postal Service ment between the past and I’m encouraging the elders who vision of the future of our town. like to thank our family the future, a powerful present live here to weigh in on the We are at the powerful pres- and friends who joined us ent moment when, together, we for the celebration of Er- REGION – Safety should be a ness to their families. But un- can take steps to create a home- win “Butch” Hodge’s 70th year-round concern. But with fortunately, sometimes things town where everyone is in- birthday and retirement all the hustle and bustle to get happen, and the pup could end cluded and supported to thrive party Nov. 2, 2019. He was ready for the holidays, it’s pos- up biting someone. as we face the challenges of the very surprised and had a sible that safety isn’t the first Nearly 6,000 postal employ- climate crisis. great time! thing that comes to mind for ees and a staggering 4.5 mil- most of us. lion Americans were attacked Sincerely, Thank you, For the U.S. Postal Service, by dogs last year. Many attacks Laurel Green Arlene, Lemonie, and Sa- safety is always a top priority. could potentially be avoided if Bellows Falls, Vt. brina We have some tips that can not dog owners would take a few only help keep our carriers safe extra moments of precaution. as they deliver your holiday The Postal Service participates gifts, but you and your family in National Dog Bite Preven- as well. tion Week every year and here If there is snow or ice on the are a few tips to keep you, your ground, make sure to shovel carrier, and your dog safe at the and salt your sidewalk and holidays and year-round. steps for sure footing for both If a carrier delivers mail or you and your carrier. Clear any packages to your front door, snow or ice buildup from on top place your dog in a separate or around your mailbox. room and close that door before Even when snow and ice isn’t opening the front door. Some a problem, toys, small pieces dogs burst through screen of yard equipment, yard trim- doors or plate-glass windows mings, or other items on the to attack visitors. Dog owners lawn, walkway, or steps can should keep the family pet se- cause a tripping hazard or se- cured. rious injury. While you might Parents should remind their be able to avoid tripping, mail children and other family mem- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY Letters may be edited for clarity, carriers may have their hands bers not to take mail directly grammatical errors, and libelous statements. Must be kept under 400 full of packages and could miss from carriers in the presence of words. Include town for publication, and daytime phone not for publication. seeing these items. Take a mo- the family pet, as the dog may We reserve the right to publish at our discretion. Deadline is Friday at 12 ment to make sure your yard view the person handing mail p.m. Email to [email protected]. The viewpoints expressed in and walkways are clear of any to a family member as a threat- the editorial section do not necessarily reflect the views of The Vermont obstacles to make it safer for ening gesture. Journal & The Shopper. everyone. The Postal Service places the “Safety is everyone’s respon- safety of its employees as a top sibility, and sometimes we can priority. If a carrier feels threat- take it for granted,” says USPS ened by a dog, the owner may Safety Director Linda DeCarlo. be asked to pick up mail at a “Just taking a few extra minutes Post Office until the carrier is every day to look around for assured the pet has been re- hazards in your home or work- strained. If a dog is roaming the place, or learning proper pet neighborhood, the pet owner’s ownership, can reduce injuries.” neighbors also may be asked to Dogs are wonderful compan- pick up their mail at the area’s ions who bring joy and happi- Post Office. TAKE A BREAK!

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Back Issues of a specific edition can be requested by calling 802-228-3600. Please have the date of the publication ready when calling. Available issues can be ordered at $10 per copy. Journal, LLC is a member of the New England Press Association The Vermont Journal/The Shopper November 27, 2019 | 7A CHURCH SERVICES obituaries ALSTEAD, N.H. prayer at 9:40 a.m. Visit www.stlukesepiscopalvt.org or call St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 33 Fairground Rd. 802-875-6000. Holy Eucharist, Rite I traditional Liturgy is the first and third Third Congregational Church UCC, River St. Sundays of the month. Rite II, contemporary Liturgy, is the second Sunday service begins at 10:30 a.m. For more information, First Universalist Parish of Chester, Rt. 103. 211 North St. and fourth Sunday. Both are at 8:30 a.m. The rare fifth Sunday contact [email protected] or 603-835-6358. Sunday service at 10 a.m. between September and June, of the month will be Congregation’s choice. Holy Days as followed by light refreshments and conversation. Free childcare announced. For more information, call 802-885-2723. ASCUTNEY, VT. available for children under 5. The building is handicap accessible with an elevator. More at www.chestervtuu.org or Unitarian Universalist Church, 21 Fairground Rd. Bow Baptist Church, 1102 Rt. 5 802-875-3257. Sunday services are at 10 a.m. For more information, call 802- Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning service at 11 a.m. Evening 885-3327 or go to www.uuspringfieldvt.org. All are welcome. service at 6 p.m. Prayer on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Call 802-546- 4902 or www.bowbaptist.com. LONDONDERRY, VT. Second Congregational Church of Londonderry, 2051 N. WALPOLE, N.H. Vision of Light Church of Spiritualism and Healing, 2 Main St. St. John’s Church, corner of Westminster and Elm St. Legion Rd., Hartland, Vt. Worship service is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and childcare Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Services begin at 10 a.m., followed Every Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Hartland Legion Post behind available. For more information, call the church at 802-824- by coffee hour. For more information about Art After School Mike’s Mobil Station. Potluck lunch after service. For information, 6453 or go to www.2ndcongregationalchurchvt.org. program, our outreach efforts, call 603-756-4533. contact Barbara Welch at 802-356-9624. LUDLOW, VT. First Congregational Church of Walpole / United Church of BELLOWS FALLS, VT. Christ, 15 Washington Sq. Tyson Community Church, Corner of Rt. 100 and Dublin Rd. Sunday service is at 10 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. with Immanuel Episcopal Church, 20 Church St. Service is at 10:30 a.m., followed by fellowship. Communion coffee hour at 11 a.m. Wheelchair accessible with ramps and Holy Eucharist Services are offered at 8 a.m. (quiet service) and offered the first Sunday of each month. Wheelchair elevator. Call 603-756-4075 or email walpolechurch@yahoo. 10 a.m. (with music) every Sunday. Handicap accessible. For accessible. For more information, call 802-522-8249 or email com. more information, call 802-463-3100. [email protected]. Faith Christian Church, 582 Rockingham Rd. Village Baptist Church, 32 Church St., Mount Holly, Vt. WESTMINSTER, VT. Pastor Matt and Brenda Farkas welcome all to Sunday worship Sunday service is 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 802-259- Christian Family Circle Chapel, 1512 Back Westminster Rd. and praise at 10 a.m., the Message at 10:30 a.m., Children’s 2440. Sunday song service begins at 10 a.m., Sunday school at 10:30 Church (3-7 years) at 10:30 a.m., and Holy Spirit service on a.m. Fellowship lunch on first Sunday of each month. Non- the first and third Sundays of the month at 6:30 p.m. Bible Study SPRINGFIELD, VT. denominational. Visit www.christianfamilycirclechurch.com and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Church Home in the same parking like us on Facebook. lot. For more information, call 802-591-1350. Advent Christian Church, 11 Church St., N. Springfield Worship is Sunday at 10 a.m. We are a small, friendly, The First Congregational Church of Westminster, 3470 US CAVENDISH-PROCTORSVILLE, VT. Evangelical church. For more information, call Pastor David Rt. 5 Young at 802-376-2136 or go to www.acchurch.net. Regular Sunday worship is at 10 a.m. All are welcome! Cavendish Baptist Church, 2258 Main St. The church has a ramp and lift for wheelchair access and a Sundays at 10 a.m. More at www.CavendishBaptist.com or call Calvary Baptist Church, 156 Main St. handicapped bathroom. For more information, call 802-772- 802-226-7131. Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school starts at 11 a.m. We invite 4148, or find us on Facebook. you to join us for worship and fellowship, and our events during Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, Main St. the week. For more information, call us at 802-885-2349 or go Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. Call 802-228-3451. to www.calvarylovesspringfield.com. WESTON, VT. Weston Community Church on the Hill, 37 Lawrence Hill Rd. CHARLESTOWN, N.H. Church of Christ, Rt. 11, 972 Chester Rd. On Dec. 7, join Christmas Caroling led by Pat Connelly during Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. Worship service at 11 a.m. Christmas in Weston. For more information, go to www. Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, 99 Sullivan St., Wednesday Devotional is at 6:30 p.m. Enter through the back vtchurchonthehill.org. Claremont, N.H. downstairs door. Check out the Facebook page: Springfield Saturdays at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. 603-542-6273; Church of Christ. Due to Thanksgiving, the usual Wednesday [email protected]; hroc.org. free community dinner has been postponed until Dec. 18, 2019 at 6 p.m. Tiffany T. Gordon, 2000-2019 Charlestown Congregational Church, 71 Main St. Sunday service on starts at 10 a.m. All are welcome. For more ANDOVER, Vt. – Tiffany information, call 603-826-3335. Thea Takara Gordon died Tues- Rachel P. Freeman, 1923-2019 day, Nov. 19, 2019. Tiffany, aka T-Dog, was born Feb. 16, 2000 CHESTER, VT. CHESTER, Vt. – Rachel Polly ter, Vt.; her granddaughter Mi- with many congenital heart St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 313 Main St. (Mudge) Freeman, 96, passed randa McNamara and her hus- defects and other birth abnor- Sunday service is at 8 a.m. Service with music, Sunday School, away Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. band Brendan of Cavendish; malities. Her heart only had two and nursery care available at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning She was born Jan. 22, 1923 in two grandchildren Maryn Rae chambers instead of the usual Belmont, Vt., the daughter of and Brogan Roger McNamara; four. She joked about only hav- Basil and Catherine (Priest) four other loves Connor, Nata- ing half of a heart, but her life Mudge. She graduated from lie, Laura, and Emma; and sev- proved that her half had more Stacia Breslend, 1925-2019 Wallingford High School with eral cousins and many friends. capacity to love than most. the Class of 1941. A graveside service will be Tiffany spent the first three SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Stacia Polly worked at Tampax in held in Laurel Glen Cemetery months of her life in the hospi- Breslend, 93, passed away un- Rutland and was a telephone in Cuttingsville, Vt. in the tal. Social Services deemed that expectedly Wednesday, Nov. operator in Cuttingsville and spring of 2020 and will be an- she should be in a foster home as Tiffany T. Gordon, 2000-2019. 13, 2019 at her home in Spring- Mount Holly before her em- nounced at that time. Memo- soon as she could be discharged. PHOTO PROVIDED field. She was born Nov. 24, ployment with NewsBank/ rial contributions may be made They contacted Harry “Sonny” 1925 in Springfield, Vt., the Readex for 30 years. She made to Make-A-Wish Vermont, 431 and Helen Gordon. She was dis- the “glitter girl.” daughter of Michael and Nadja evergreen wreaths by the hun- Pine St., Suite 214, Burlington, charged into this home with the Tiffany did have a stubborn, (Darhoun) Balous. She attend- dreds during the 1960s. She was VT 05401; St. Jude Children’s understanding that she would feisty streak. Everyone who ed Springfield schools, gradu- a member of Rebekah with the Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, probably only live for a few worked with her experienced ating from Springfield High Lakeside Lodge 31 of Belmont Memphis, TN 38105; or to weeks. this and seemed to love her even School Class of 1943. as well as the Hope Lodge 32 in Miracle Flights for Children, Tiffany was an overcomer more because of it. She made the During World War II, she Chester, the Columbia Lodge Miracle Flights, 5740 S Eastern right from the start. With some best of her many hospital stays worked at Jones & Lamson Ma- 21, and the Crystal Lodge 14 in Ave, Suite 240, Las Vegas, NV creative feeding tactics from by her crafts and building rela- chine Tool Company and Bry- Saxtons River. 89119. Arrangements are un- Helen, Tiffany started to im- tionships with most of the staff. ant Grinder Company. On Feb. Polly is survived by her der the direction of the Davis prove and gain strength. Her last They became her second family. 19, 1955, she married Donald J. Stacia Breslend, 1925-2019. daughter Debra Wheeler and Memorial Chapel in Spring- open heart surgery was when Tiffany treated school the same Breslend in Springfield, Vt. He PHOTO PROVIDED her husband Frederick of Ches- field, Vt. she was 10 years old. Tiffany way and worked her way into the predeceased her July 23, 2018. started living out her calling the hearts of the staff there as well. She loved to cook and enjoyed band Donald, brother Walter morning after that surgery. Ac- Tiffany was predeceased by knitting and crocheting. Balous, and sister Sophie Usko. Ruth P. Stevens, 1919-2019 companied by her father and an her mother Helen in 2017. She She is survived by a son Mi- A graveside service will be IV pole, she went from room to is survived by father Sonny and chael Breslend and his wife Kar- held at the Oakland Cemetery WESTMINSTER, Vt. – Ruth her church family and longtime room in that ICU unit and made wife Lindelle Gordon; siblings en of Springfield, Vt.; grand- in Springfield, Vt. in the spring P. Stevens, 100, of Route 121 friends. Ruth spent the last three the other occupants smile. She Johnathan and Joseph Gordon, son Brian and his wife Nicole; of 2020 and announced at passed away Nov. 19, 2019 at years of her life at Sterling House, was a social butterfly. Ashley Rowe, Amanda Stillwell, granddaughter Kelsi and her that time. Memorial contribu- Sterling House surrounded by a place she called home. She was Tiffany lived life to its fullest Rachel Bucher, Raymond Gor- husband Nate; great-grandsons tions may be made to Honor her dear friends and beloved always thankful and grateful for in spite of her many hospital- don, Leah Gendron, Amanda Michael and James; nephews Flight New England, P.O. Box dog, Bo. Ruth was born in the wonderful care she received. izations and medical issues. She Cleveland, and Hannah Cleve- John Usko, James Usko, and 16287, Hooksett, NH 03106. Brandon, Vt. Oct. 20, 1919, the Ruth will be forever remem- loved to swim, ride motorcycle land; 11 nieces and nephews; David Balous; and niece Betty Arrangements are under the daughter of Clarence and Chloe bered and always in our hearts. with her dad, play basketball, grandmothers Janice Gordon Sue Sullivan. She was prede- direction of the Davis Memo- (Moore) Douglas. She attended Ruth is predeceased by her roller skate, and travel. She loved and Barbara Mikkelsen; and ceased by her parents, her hus- rial Chapel. school in Brandon and worked husband Robert Stevens and her painting and crafts and to make many aunts and uncles. as a dietary supervisor at the parents. the perfect gift for everyone she There will be a celebration of Rockingham Hospital for 33 There will be a graveside knew. Her hospital rooms always Tiffany’s life Dec. 1 at 3 p.m. at Gary A. Williams, 1952-2019 years. service in the East Clarendon looked more like an art class- the First Baptist Church of Ches- Ruth was a faithful mem- Cemetery in the springtime. room and the nurses called her ter, Vt. ANDOVER, Vt. – Gary A. Teri Williams (Frank Davidson) ber of the Immanuel Episcopal Arrangements are in the care Williams, 67, of Port Richey, and Sherry Williams; broth- Church where she recently cel- of Fenton & Hennessey Funeral Fla., passed away Nov. 21, 2019. er Berry Williams (Gerry); ebrated her 100th birthday with Home. He was born in Springfield, Vt. and grandchildren Kole and From the family of Aug. 23, 1952 to Mary and Al- Kayden. bert Williams. Services will be held Dec. 7, Michael Pember He is preceded in death by his 2019 at 2 p.m. at Andover Com- CHAVES EXCAVATING I would like to thank you father Albert. He is survived by munity Church, 928 Weston- all and especially the dear his loving wife Marion; mother Andover Rd., Andover, Vt. The people of Cavendish for the Mary; daughter Tiffany; sisters family has requested no flowers. ALL MATERIALS FOR COMPLETE SITE WORK cards, social media posts, • SandSand • Gravel • Gravel • Stone• Stone expressions of sympathy, • Shurpac • Topsoil • Fill and those consoling hugs Shurpac • Topsoil • Fill for the passing of my hus- PLEASE NOTE band Michael Pember. • 5000 lb. Hydraulic Your support has given In order to have room for each obituary we receive each 5,000Hammer lb. 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PHOTO PROVIDED Londonderry, VT 8A | November 27, 2019 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper holiday happenings Village gears up for Christmas Concert in Christmas in Grafton Westminster to kickoff season GRAFTON, Vt. – For the third 9 a.m. Grafton Fire & Rescue crafts, and hone their cookie WESTMINSTER, Vt. – year, community members in Auxiliary Christmas tree sale decorating skills at MKT be- The First Congrega- Grafton, Vt. have been busy in the Phelps Barn parking lot, tween 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Art- tional Church of West- making a list – and checking it which will also continue Sun- ist and illustrator Will Moses, minster invites you to twice – as they prepare for an day, Dec. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. great-grandson of famed folk celebrate Christmas with event that has quickly become A Grafton Community artist Grandma Moses, will us. There will be a vari- an annual occasion to mark the Church Bazaar will take place be at Mercantile from 11 a.m. ety of events to keep you start of the holiday season. in the Grafton Chapel at 9 a.m., until 1 p.m. signing his chil- in the Christmas spirit. Taking place Saturday, Dec. 7, and a craft show will be set up dren’s books, calendars, and On Sunday, Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., this year’s along the first floor of the Rob- prints. from 4-5:30 p.m., join Christmas in Grafton festival inson House beginning at 10 The day’s festivities lead up us for a musical evening has Kevin Wolfe of Mercan- a.m. The Grafton Public Li- to the 5 p.m. Christmas tree when the Westmoreland tile behind the holiday party- brary is hosting its Gingerbread lighting at the Grafton Pub- Town Band plays their planning helm. The full-day House Extravaganza, as well as lic Library. Afterward, MKT Christmas Extravaganza. event hosts over a dozen stops two sets of story hours: one with is hosting seatings for their This Christmas Concert throughout the village, com- Santa at noon and another with special Christmas in Graf- in Westminster at the plete with a Christmas in Graf- Bill Toomey at 2 p.m., geared to- ton Dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. church is for the whole ton Passport. Guests who have wards older children and adults. Make reservations in advance community. The band their passports stamped at all Wreaths, poinsettias, and gar- by calling 802-843-2255, or is known throughout Celebrate the Christmas season with the First Congregational Church of participating venues will have lands will be on sale through opt for concert tickets to see New England for its ex- Westminster. the opportunity to enter a draw- the Grafton Historical Society, Seraphic Fire ensemble at 7 cellence and will kickoff PHOTO PROVIDED ing for the Christmas in Graf- which is also hosting visitation p.m. in the Grafton Commu- their Christmas season ton Gift Basket. The basket will to the Brick Church from 10 nity Church. Tickets for the in Westminster. A selection there will be a chance to meet of Westminster will celebrate be raffled off at 4 p.m. during a a.m. to 3 p.m. concert are available at www. of Christmas music will be Santa, the band, and visit with our Christmas Eve service at Mercantile and Grafton Village Children can enjoy free ad- seraphicfire.org/tours. performed upstairs in the friends and neighbors. 5:30 p.m. The service will in- Cheese Shop reception, with mission to the Nature Museum For more information or church. During the four Sundays clude special music, carols, and snacks and drinks for all. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with to view the full lineup of ven- In addition, our Jolly in December leading up to the Christmas story. Weather The day kicks off with the hot cocoa and paper snowflake ues and passport locations, O’ Elf from the North will Christmas, there will be special permitting, we will end the please visit the Facebook make a guest appearance. Advent worship services at 10 service outside in front of the event: www.facebook.com/ After the concert, refresh- a.m. On Tuesday, Dec. 24, the church with a candle-lit carol events/741673406303879. ments will be served, and First Congregational Church sing. Friesen, Rogers in holiday concert SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. – Cel- as “The Ivy and the Holly,” “I faculty of the Berklee College list Eugene Friesen and singer- Wonder as I Wander,” and less of Music in Boston. He is the songwriter Elizabeth Rogers well known songs of the season. author of “Improvisation for will bring in the holiday season Rogers’s crystal-clear soprano Classical Musicians.” He is ac- at Main Street Arts with a CD- and Friesen’s cello, with Irish tive internationally as a concert release concert Saturday, Nov. whistle, guitar, and harp, will and recording artist, composer, 30 at 7:30 p.m. breathe new life into old songs. conductor, and teacher and The duo will bring a soulful Cellist Friesen has performed has worked and recorded with collaboration to a repertoire of on six continents, playing his such diverse artists as Dave Celtic-infused holiday songs own blend of original and im- Brubeck, Martin Sexton, Toots and instrumentals from their provisational music. He is a Thielemans, Betty Buckley, Dar new recording “Down in Yon four-time Grammy-award win- Williams, Will Ackerman, and Forest,” featuring such classics ner as a member of the Paul Dream Theater. Winter consort and is on the Born and raised in Manhat- Elizabeth Rogers and Eugene Friesen will present a holiday concert at Main Street Arts. PHOTO PROVIDED

tan, Rogers now lives in south- ern Vermont. She sings origi- nal and traditional music that tells the stories of the large and small themes that run through a life. Her voice has been com- pared to Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell, and her music has been described as “transforma- tional folk.” From Main Street Arts, the duo will be heading to the Ca- thedral Church of St. John the Divine in Manhattan for holi- day performances. “We are de- lighted they have chosen Main Street Arts as the kickoff for their holiday concert tours,” said Abigail Golde, chair of the Music in Quarter Time classical music series at MSA. Tickets for the concert are sold at the door with reserva- tions available by contacting MSA online at www.mainstree- tarts.org or by calling 802-869- 2960. A reception for the mu- sicians and light refreshments will follow the concert. Main Street Arts is a non- profit community arts center whose mission is to be a catalyst for arts and community, foster- ing creative expression through artistic experience accessible to all. It is handicapped accessible. The Vermont Journal/The Shopper November 27, 2019 | 9A holiday happenings Christmas trees available in Ludlow Recreation Dept. the National Forest Gingerbread House contest RUTLAND, Vt. – U.S. Forest mas trees for personal use may tive timber sales, wilderness Service officials in Vermont are be cut on the Green Mountain areas, campgrounds, picnic LUDLOW, Vt. – The Entry forms for encouraging the public to pur- National Forest, subject to the areas, or within 25 feet of any Ludlow Recreation the contest are chase Christmas tree removal following conditions: Forest Service, town, or state Department is spon- available at DJ’s permits should they be inter- A “Christmas Tree Removal” maintained road. soring its first ever Restaurant, Ludlow ested in a tree from the Green permit must be purchased at Only one Christmas tree Gingerbread House Town Hall, Ludlow Mountain National Forest for one of the Forest Service offices permit will be issued per contest. Community Cen- the holidays. located in Rutland, Manchester household per year. Permits Houses must be ter, Berkshire Bank, In addition, this year, all Center, or Rochester, Vt. The are not refundable. Trees ob- edible. If using light- and People’s United fourth graders can again take permit must be attached to the tained under the Christmas ing, please use only Bank. Entry forms advantage of the Every Kid Out- tree before transporting it from tree permit may not be resold. solar or battery pow- should be returned doors initiative and get a free the site where it was cut. The U.S. Forest Service offices ered. No electricity, to Nick Miele at the Christmas tree voucher at www. permit holder is responsible for in Vermont: please. Entries must Rec. Center no later everykidoutdoors.gov. Fourth knowing that the tree comes • Rutland, Forest Supervi- be submitted no later than Nov. 30. For graders that present a printed from Forest Service land. Maps sor’s Office, 231 North Main than Nov. 30. The more information, copy of the voucher may re- are available when you purchase Street, Rutland, Vt. Call 802- categories will be de- call Nick Miele, rec- deem it for an Every Kid Out- your permit. The height of the 747-6700. termined upon num- reation director, at doors Pass and a Christmas tree tree stump left after a tree has • Manchester Ranger Sta- ber of entries. Rib- Submit your own gingerbread house. 802-228-2655. The removal permit at one of the been cut should be six inches or tion, 2538 Depot St., Man- bons will be awarded STOCK PHOTO gingerbread houses U.S. Forest offices listed below. less above the soil. chester Center, Vt. Call 802- to first, second, and will be displayed in This is a one-time opportunity Trees over 20 feet tall are not 362-2307. third place winner in each lots of fun making your best the store window of DJ’s Res- to cut down a Christmas tree designated for cutting by the • Rochester Ranger Station, category. gingerbread house ever! taurant. on national forest land during Christmas tree permit. Christ- 99 Ranger Rd., Rochester, Vt. So, get your family and the 2019 holiday season. Christ- mas trees shall not be cut in ac- Call 802-767-4261. friends together and have 40th Annual The Walpole Artisans 17th annual fall tour Christmas Craft Fair WALPOLE, N.H. – The 17th Perfect for the gift-giving black onyx jewelry, metal gar- Elm St., Walpole, N.H. annual Walpole Artisans Tour season, items for sale represent den sculptures, all-natural skin • Sherwin Art Glass, 33 Bridge Black River High School Gym, Ludlow will once again be held Thanks- a wide variety of mediums, in- care products, wooden harps, St., Bellows Falls, Vt. giving Weekend, Friday, Nov. cluding wool and silk scarves, original paintings and prints, General hours of the tour are 29 through Sunday, Dec. 1. The hand-forged jewelry, fused glass holiday ornaments, and a wide Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.- tour features the juried work of art, blown-glass vases and pa- variety of note cards. 5 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 over 25 local artisans who create perweights, cloth and leather Tour locations include: p.m. For more information, stop original artwork and fine crafts. handbags, wood and leather • The Walpole Artisans gift by the Walpole Artisans Coop- This is an opportunity to meet candle holders, turned wooden shop, 52 Main Street, Walpole, erative Gallery. Find us on Face- the artisans and discuss their bowls and pens, etched-glass N.H. book at www.facebook.com/ processes and products. stemware and mugs, etched • The Walpole Town Hall, 34 Walpole-Artisans-Cooperative Holiday Decor & More or email thewalpoleartisans@ BFDDA Open House Weekend gmail.com. Saturday, November 30, 2019 BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The day, Dec. 2. Join us for Plaid 60 locations throughout Bel- 10 am - 4 pm Bellows Falls Downtown De- Friday, Small Business Satur- lows Falls, Rockingham, Sax- velopment Alliance is hosting day, Open House Sunday, and tons River, and Westminster, 50 High Quality Vendors an Open House Weekend from Cider Monday. Our Shop Local Vt. Go to www.bellowsfallsvt. Free Parking | Great Food | Free Admission Friday, Nov. 29 through Mon- cards are distributed to almost org for more details. @VermontJournal 10A | November 27, 2019 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper overture to christmas Celebrate Chester’s 35th St. Luke’s famous Christmas Overture to Christmas Tea and Holiday Bazaar CHESTER, Vt. – Join your CHESTER, Vt. – linary Classics table community in Chester to On Saturday, Dec. offers a delicious celebrate the Overture to 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 array of handmade Christmas, beginning Dec. p.m., is the annual chocolates, baked 1 and continuing through Christmas Tea and goods, jams, soups, Dec. 8. Holiday Bazaar in and casseroles that On Sunday, Dec. 1 at 6 Willard Hall at St. will ease cooking p.m., kick off the Christmas Luke’s Church, 313 at this busy time of season with Carols, Cook- Main Street, Ches- year and brighten ies, and Cocoa at the Chester ter. A festive focus at up any winter day. Congregational Church. Chester’s Overture Another favorite On Monday, Dec. 2, from to Christmas, this feature of the event 4-5 p.m., kids in pre-K event is the tradi- is Grandma’s Attic, through second grade can tional kickoff to the where former trea- join in Gingerbread House Christmas season for sures and practical Building at the Fullerton many in Vermont, items for one person Inn. On Wednesday, Dec. 4, New Hampshire, and can become a col- from 4-5 p.m., kids in third nearby states. It’s a lectible or practical through sixth grade can Don’t miss Chester’s Overture to Christmas and start off your holiday lovely way to cele- Beautiful Christmas buffet table arrangement. solution for a new make their own gingerbread season with the family. brate the season with PHOTO PROVIDED owner. houses at Fullerton Inn. PHOTO PROVIDED friends by eating and This event is a On Thursday, Dec. 5 and chatting at festively decorat- clude unique handcrafted and joyous time for delicious food Friday, Dec. 6, from 3-5 p.m. • 1-2 p.m. Story time for bors, and sample homemade ed tables while enjoying an quilted items, live evergreen and conversation and the dis- both days, kids can enjoy younger children at Blair cookies. Passports can be enhanced high tea, featuring and hand-sewn Christmas covery of special presents and painting at Endless Creations. Books & More purchased at Southern Pie delicious light sandwiches decorations and ornaments, treats. So, invite a friend to Thursday will be for kids in • 2:30 p.m. Live Nativity at Cafe on the green. Sales are and scrumptious sweets. original floral note cards and lunch and shop at this special kindergarten through third Chester Baptist Church limited. Proceeds benefit Just a few feet away, the candles, and much more. New holiday tradition. For more grade. Friday will be for kids in • 3:30 p.m. Santa parade and the Chester-Andover Fam- Holiday Bazaar makes shop- this year is a pet corner with information and directions, fourth through sixth grade. tree lighting. Visit with Santa at ily Center and Overture to ping for special gifts very tasty treats and special gifts for please visit www.stlukesepis- The weeklong activities lead Fullerton Inn Christmas 2020. quick and easy. Offerings in- favorite furry friends. The Cu- copalvt.org. up to Saturday, Dec. 7, with a • 7:30 p.m. Springfield Com- full day’s schedule of fun for munity Chorus at Chester Bap- the whole family. tist Church HOLIDAY BAZAARS AND CRAFT FAIRS • 11 a.m. St. Luke’s Christmas To round out the weekend, NOV. 30 – 2019, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., goat cheese, hats, mittens, GRAFTON, Vt. – On Saturday, Tea & Bazaar join the Chester Holiday Cook- LUDLOW, Vt. – The Black featuring 50 quality artists and Vermont maple syrup, herbal Dec. 7, 2019, Grafton • 1-3 p.m. Crafts for older ie Tour, Sunday, Dec. 8, from River High School 40th annual crafters displaying their talents. soaps, dips, bird houses, Community Church will hold children at MacLaomainn’s 12-4 p.m. Visit historic homes, Christmas Craft Fair comes Items for sale will include ornaments, quilts, wooden their annual Christmas Bazaar Pub talk to owners, meet neigh- to Ludlow Saturday, Nov. 30, baskets, pottery, jewelry, fleece, folk art, handmade gift cards, and Food Sale in the Chapel at photography, and plenty more. 4 Main Street, from 9 a.m. - 4 Black River Senior Class will be p.m. Hot lunch will be available selling fresh balsam wreaths along with baked goods and Knit with Friends Seasons Greetings From and offering a homemade handmade items. Vendors will Wed. 10 - 12 & Thur. 5 - 8 lunch. This will be a great time also be selling their creations at to get a head start on your the Robinson House, 72 Main www.SixLooseLadies.com holiday shopping, and we Street, across the street from the 802-875-7373 promise there will be something church from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed. - Sat. 10 - 5 for everyone! Parking is free Sun. 12 - 4 and there is no admission fee. READING, Vt. – The fourth 287 Main St. annual Reading Holiday On The Green DEC. 6 – Craft Fair, sponsored by the Studio of Hairdressing & Nail Service Chester, VT LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Don’t Reading Historical Society, 22 Avon Road • Chester, VT • 802-875-3900 miss the Flood Brook Students will be Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. - 2 Activities Cooperative annual p.m. at the Reading Town Hall, Holiday Bazaar Friday, Dec. 799 Route 106. Come for the Special Christmas Stockings 6, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. quality handmade crafts by Turkey & Cranberry in the Flood Brook School local artisans, woodworking, Biscuits! to be filled by SARAHATTORNEY E. AT LAW VAIL Gymnasium. Enjoy local jewelry, custom greeting cards, Santa! products, a silent auction, photography, pottery, home 136 Main Street, P.O. BOx 4 refreshments, arts and crafts, and garden decor, yarn and Boarding Daycare 50/50 raffle, and a bake fiber art, and more. Lunch will CheSter, VerMOnt 05143 sale. Help support arts and be available for purchase. Free Gail & Jerry Stewart telePhOne: 802.875.3434 enrichment programs for the admission. Fax: 802.875.3405 students of Flood Brook. For 802-875-3535 | 284 Elm Street | Chester, VT 05143 more information, please email S. LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The [email protected] | www.GussiesPlace.com | Facebook eMail: [email protected] [email protected]. annual Christmas Bazaar at Open Mon-Sat 7am-6pm; Sun 9am-6pm; Closed Noon-2pm Second Congregational Church DEC. 7 – will once again be held the first BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The Saturday of December, Dec. Bellows Falls Area Senior 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Center Holiday Bazaar will be Church Friendship Room. There held Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 will be handmade wreaths a.m. to 2 p.m. We will have a to purchase and decorate, a Christmas is Coming! very exciting raffle coming up delicious lunch, a cookie walk, Merry Promote your Local Christmas Trees and Wreaths just in time for the holidays. crafts and gift items, and much Tickets can be purchased at the fun to be had! Come join us Christmas for the Holiday Season with an advertisement! AND senior center. 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Gifts to Go! The Bargain Corner Join us and grab your New Used Antiques Christmas Gifts to Go • • including Stocking Stuffers! 128 Main Street • Chester, VT 802-875-5745 Open Lisai’s Chester Market WE DELIVER! 9 am - 7 pm Est. 1926 • Choice Meats Daily Open 7 Days a week 8am - 7pm [email protected] Route 103 • Chester Depot 802-875-4715 Open 7 Days 9am - 5pm 936 Rt. 11 W. | Chester, VT 802-875-2626 | www.motelinthemeadow.com We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express www.LisaisChesterMarket.com The Vermont Journal/The Shopper November 27, 2019 | 1B sports During this holiday week, we take a moment to look back and reflect on the recently completed fall sports season by presenting you a number of photographs taken by our sports photog- rapher Doug MacPhee. Many BY BILL MURPHY pictures are worth more than The Vermont Journal & The Shopper words.

Following every high school When it comes down to All- football season, Vermont Star football games, rivals holds a North-South football often play along side each game featuring All-Star play- other. This photo shows two ers from al over the state. This South linebackers who stood year’s game was at Castleton out in the game. Springfield’s State University. The South Brady Clark (32) is lined up team owned the day defeat- beside Bellows Falls’ Hunter ing the North 47-9. The series Smith (62). This is not the is close to even as the North first time these two had been now leads the overall stand- teammates. Clark competed ing 11-8. Pictured: Spring- for the Terriers his first three field Cosmo Noah Zierfus years of high school when he knocks down a pass intended was attending Vermont Acad- for North receiver (84) David emy. Hutchinson of St. Johnsbury. PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE

Exactly one week prior to the All-Star game, Brattleboro defeated Bellows Falls in the Vermont Division II State Championship football game. In that contest, Brattleboro’s Tyler Millerick led the way to victory and Bellows Falls’ Dylan Clark was on the losing end. In the North-South victo- ry, Millerick was throwing the ball to Clark, including for the opening score of the game. Clark (80) is shown making another catch in the game.

PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE

Green Mountain’s Eben Mosher (9) making a play in Green Mountain’s 4-3 golden goal overtime victory over Mill River in the Vermont Division III Boys Soccer Title Game. PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE

Okemo Mountain School to host Trot It Off 5k fundraiser LUDLOW, Vt. – On Nov. 29, lowing Thanksgiving is perfect Neal Scholarship Fund. All par- a.m. on the day of the event in a nonprofit educational institu- freestyle skiing while pursuing 2019, Okemo Mountain School for the avid runner or the rec- ticipants will receive an event the Cornerstone Room at Oke- tion dedicated to the academic a rigorous course of academic is scheduled to host Trot It Off, reational walker hoping to burn gift. The Tots Trot, a kids’ fun mo’s Jackson Gore Inn. The Tots and athletic development of study. a 5k running and walking race. off the calories from that extra race for children 10 and young- Trot will start at 9:15 a.m. and serious snow sports athletes. For more information, or to This community event that takes serving of Thanksgiving pie. er, will take place just before the the 5k race will start at 9:30 a.m. Student-athletes train in alpine register for the event, visit www. place each year on the Friday fol- Proceeds go to the Wendy 5k. Registration will start at 8:30 Okemo Mountain School is ski racing, snowboarding, and okemomountainschool.org.

Learn if curling is the sport for you pet of the week HARTFORD, Vt. – Curling Registration is required. The early. is a fast-growing sport in New club provides all equipment; all For more information, please My name’s Fritz, and I’m a 3-year-old neutered England, but it has been played you need to do is wear warm email uppervalleycurling@ male. I came to Lucy Mackenzie when things didn’t here for many, many years – it’s clothing, including a hat and gmail.com. The club also has work out for me in my previous home. Now I’m on not just something to watch on gloves, and bring shoes with league play and drop-in curling the lookout for a new home with a new human or TV. There is a very active curl- clean, non-skid soles. Register games. The Barwood Arena is humans who will help me get all of my endear- ing club in the Upper Valley at www.uppervalleycurling. located behind Hartford High ing – and loveable! – energy out. I have a lot of and members share their love org. Space is limited, so sign up School at 45 Highland Ave. playfulness in me, you see. Usually, a cat laser- of the game at “Learn to Curl” pointer will do the trick, but any sort of fun cat sessions in Hartford. toys will do. I love them all, and promise you I will They have two sessions not be particular. The only thing I’d be particular scheduled for the month of about is being an “only animal” in the home. No December: Tuesday morn- other cats or dogs or children, please. Other than ing, Dec. 3 at 9:30 a.m. and that, I’m easy, handsome – and did I mention en- Saturday, Dec. 7 at 5:45 p.m. ergetic? If you think you may just be the cat-savvy Experienced curlers will hold human companion for me, then drop by the shelter a short course on curling for and come visit me today! people who have not yet played the game. The club regularly Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society plays in White River Junction 4832 Route 44, West Windsor, Vt. at the Barwood Arena. Many 802-484-5829 people watched the USA win www.lucymac.org gold in curling at the last Win- Tuesday through Saturday, noon-4 p.m. ter Olympics. Whether you Serving the towns of Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish, Chester, Grafton, Londonderry, Ludlow, watched then or not, here is Springfield, Weathersfield, Weston, and Windsor your chance to find out how Delivering the curling stone. much fun the game can be. PHOTO PROVIDED 2B | November 27, 2019 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper arts & entertainment FOLA announces main Dirty Deeds, the AC/DC schedule for 2020 season experience LUDLOW, Vt. – Friends of CLAREMONT, N.H. – On was at the roots of AC/DC’s rise Ludlow Auditorium announces Saturday, Nov. 30 at 8 p.m., to stardom. Earning a reputa- its main schedule for the forth- Claremont Opera House tion for their attention to detail coming 2020 season. In its re- welcomes for the first time and passion for AC/DC, Dirty cent meeting, the FOLA Board on its stage, Dirty Deeds, the Deeds recreate the exact sound of Directors Program Commit- AC/DC Experience out of of AC/DC by performing the tee presented its recommenda- Boston. The band has been songs authentically note for tions for the new year, which touring the country for over note along with capturing the Don’t miss Dirty Deeds. were adopted by the board. 20 years bringing forth their unique and exact tone that the PHOTO PROVIDED The 2020 season will begin high energy and wildly en- super group has come to be with a documentary on the tertaining tribute to one of known for. toperhouse.org, by phone at ascent of the second tallest the world’s best rock bands, Band members love the music 603-542-4433, or in person at mountain in the world, K2, a AC/DC! and always make the fans part the Opera House Box Office in mountain considered by climb- Dirty Deeds’ performance of the show. One band member City Hall Complex at 58 Opera ers to be far more difficult and revisits all of the timeless said, “It’s the best music there House Square. Tickets are also The FOLA 2020 season begins with “K2: Beyond the Comfort Zone.” demanding than Mt. Everest. PHOTO PROVIDED AC/DC hits along with a is. It’s energy. It’s a party. It’s a available night of show. Beer FOLA will continue its se- theatrical ride through rock show. It’s Rock and Roll!” and wine sales available before ries of three movies featuring events, which start at 7 p.m. in • Oct. 3 – “Whatever Hap- n’ roll history bringing you Tickets can be purchased the show and during intermis- well-known performers and the Heald Auditorium, in 2020 pened to Baby Jane” back to the early music that in advance at www.claremon- sion from Sweet Fire BBQ. directors. This year’s series will will include: • Oct. 24 – “Abbott & feature three outstanding films • Jan. 4 – “K2: Beyond the Costello Meet Frankenstein” starring Robin Williams. The Comfort Zone” • Nov. 14 – “Plane, Trains, annual Silent Movie Festival • Feb. 8 – “Easy Rider” and Automobiles” Gilfeather Turnip Dinner at will feature a classic comedy • March 14 – “The King and I” • Dec. 19 – Community by Harold Lloyd, “The Fresh- • April 18 – “Moscow on the Christmas Celebration m an .” Hudson” In addition to these sched- Four Columns Inn The full schedule for FOLA • May 2 – “Good Morning uled dates, FOLA may add Vietnam” additional events, which will NEWFANE, Vt. – For one periences depending on treat- benefit for the Friends of the • May 16 – “Awakenings” be announced during 2020. night only, Friday, Dec. 6, the ment. The Gilfeather deserves Wardsboro Library, recent • June 20 – “O Brother, Where As is the policy of FOLA, all Four Columns Artisan Res- to be the focus of a menu for hosts of the Gilfeather Turnip Art Thou” of these events are free and taurant in Newfane, Vt., and this very reason, I plan to use Festival. The festival’s co-chair, • July 11 – “Apollo 11” open to everyone; donations the Friends of the Wards- this heirloom vegetable in six Linda Gifkins of Wardsboro, • July 25 – “Duck Soup” are appreciated to cover the boro Library invite everyone different ways over three cours- says, “The Friends just held • Aug. 15 – Silent Movie Festi- costs of the planned events to celebrate the season of the es, and in no way will it be re- their most successful Gilfea- val, “The Freshman” and activities. For more Gilfeather turnip, Vermont’s dundant or boring.” ther Turnip Festival at the end bmw • Aug. 29 – “Green Book” information, call 802-228- State Vegetable, with three Diners have two options for of October, at which they sold • Sep. 19 – “The Anchorman” 3238 or go to www.fola.us. special dishes added to the ordering from the menu. They more than 1,000 pounds of Gil- painters restaurant’s regular dinner may choose the prix-fixe menu feather turnips and 50 gallons box 6, weston, vt menu. as a three-course meal or order of Gilfeather turnip soup. The BRAM introduces Nick Squires, general man- just one or two of the special December dinner at Artisan ager at the Four Columns Gilfeather Turnip dishes. at Four Columns is a great op- • commercial & residential says, “We are honored to The menu is mouthwater- portunity to discover new ways international folk host the Gilfeather dinner atingly layered with flavors and of cooking Vermont’s favorite • paperhanging what has become an annual textures. For starters, there turnip.” dancing tradition as people look for- will be a warm Gilfeather- Sfor There is a suggested dona- • drywalls ward to supporting such a mato, with wild mushrooms, tion per check, which the Four LUDLOW, Vt. – Let’s dance ner to intermediate level. No wor t hy c au s e .” flax crisps, cider crème fraiche, Columns Inn has generously • aerial truck away those winter blues by partner is necessary. All be- The dinner menu specials pickled Gilfeather, and petit offered to match. The funds • free estimates joining Melissa Lovell Post at ginners are welcome. for this one evening, which mustard green salad. A “sfor- raised support the 1840s farm- the Black River Academy Mu- Dances will come from is a fundraiser for the orga- mato” is an Italian version of a house and barn, which houses seum Friday mornings, Dec. 6, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, nization, include the same soufflé. the Wardsboro Public Library. Ray Wilcox 13, and 20, from 10:30 a.m.-12 Macedonia, Hungary, Ro- Vermont-grown ingredient – For the main course, diners The Third Edition of the Gil- 802-875-3391 - feather Turnip Cookbook and Cell 802-384-1933 p.m., at 14 High St. in Ludlow. mania, Greece, Albania, Gilfeather turnips from Dut may try Gilfeather Gnocchi, The dances will be at the begin- France, Israel, and the USA. ton’s Farm in Newfane. Chef lightly sauced in an oxtail ragu some unique handmade turnip • Since 1969 • Wear comfortable cloth- de Cuisine Erin Bevan says, made from local beef, over a ornaments will be on sale at the ing and shoes that slide eas- “The Gilfeather turnip is a Trout River Stout Trout beer event. ily on wooden floors. For remarkable vegetable in that and Gilfeather puree, served The Four Columns Artisan more information, contact it lends itself to both sweet with Dutton’s Farm kale, Par- Restaurant is at 21 West St. in The Emporium Tobacco Melissa at 802-875-4102 or and savory applications, and ish Hill Reverie cheese, and for Newfane, Vt. Dinner hours are email her at goodwood@ that it is so versatile, yielding a bite of crisp, Gilfeather chips. 5:30-8:30 p.m. For reservations & Gift Shop vermontel.net. a variety of different taste ex- For dessert, Chef Erin is mak- for Friday, Dec. 6 for the Gil- ing Gilfeather Napoleons with feather menu dinner, call 802- Vermont maple and Gilfeather 365-7713 or go to www.four- Humidified Premium Cigars | Hand Blown Glass Pipes crème and Scott Farm heirloom columnsvt.com/reservations. Join Our apple gelee, in a spiced puff pas- Learn more about the lore, Hookahs & Shisha | Roll Your Own Tobacco & Supplies Award-Winning Community try, garnished with bourbon- cultivation, and gastronomy of at caramel and dark chocolate. the Gilfeather turnip at www. Bubblers & Water Pipes | Smoking Accessories The dinner is, in part, a wardsborovermont.com. Vaporizers & Concentrates | E-Cigs & E-Pipes Valley Cares is a 2013 and 2016 National Musicians wanted for 802-775-2552 Excellence in Action Award Winner Springfield Community Band 131 Strongs Ave, Rutland, VT 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments AVAILABLE NOW! SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Springfield Community Band In our Assisted or Independent Living will be presenting its first-ever spring concert in April. Re- Join us at Valley Cares hearsals are already in progress, but the band still needs clari- nets, percussion, and flutes. Next rehearsal is Dec. 3. If you Visit our website at www.ValleyCares.org, or check us out on Facebook! have experience with any of these instruments and you’d like To inquire and for an application, call 802-365-4115 x104 to join a vibrant, friendly, and fun musical ensemble, please Equal Housing Opportunity email [email protected]. The Vermont Journal/The Shopper November 27, 2019 | 3B arts & entertainment Mark Breen presents “The Mercantile to host Will Star of Bethlehem” at OLLI Moses for signing event SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Mark find out! 2 p.m. Membership for the GRAFTON, Vt. – Famed Breen will appear for his ninth Mark Breen is the VPR voice semester includes nine pro- folk artist and illustrator OLLI program Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. of “Eye on the Sky” weather grams. Non-members are Will Moses will make an at the Nolin Murray Center next forecasts from Fairbanks Mu- welcome to attend individual appearance at Mercantile to St. Mary’s Catholic Church seum as well as host of “Eye on lectures for a single program in Grafton Dec. 7, from 11 on Pleasant Street in Springfield, the Night Sky,” presenting as- fee. Single program fees may a.m. to 1 p.m., as a part of Vt. A favorite presenter, he has tronomy lessons. As the senior be paid at the program. the village’s Christmas in created a special program with meteorologist and planetarium The next OLLI program Grafton festival. a seasonal theme: “The Star of director at the Fairbanks Mu- will be Tuesday, Dec. 10 and Will is the great-grandson Bethlehem.” seum in St. Johnsbury, he brings will be the rescheduled pro- of Anna Mary Robinson During the Christmas season, a wealth of knowledge to share. gram with Dr. Robert Hamill, “Grandma” Moses. While we see images and figurines and Osher Lifelong Learning In- “Protecting the Aging Brain: he paints in a style reminis- hear songs about three wise men stitute, affiliated with the Uni- Lifestyle Matters.” This will cent of his celebrated great- following a star to Bethlehem. versity of Vermont, is a local be the final program of this grandmother, Will’s style is Did this really happen? Count- membership program for those semester. The Winter/Spring more complex and sophis- less astronomers, philosophers, who want to engage in mean- 2020 semester starts Jan. 28 ticated. “Will has created a and theologians have examined ingful learning “just for the fun with many exciting and inter- vivid, delightful miniature the account in the Gospel of of it!” esting programs planned. world, peopled with villag- Matthew, other historical ac- The OLLI series programs are The complete program ers who have stepped out counts of the time, and com- selected with input from the lo- list is available at www.learn. of the past to charm us with bined this with our knowledge cal members and carry varied uvm.edu/olli. For weather- their simple, everyday pas- “The Night Before Christmas,” illustrated by Will Moses. of astronomy. Breen will retrace themes from semester to semes- related changes to the sched- times.” PHOTO PROVIDED these investigations, offering a ter including history, art, music, ule, you may check the above Will still creates his art fascinating exploration of his- literature, health, nature, sci- mentioned website or SAPA in the same 200-year-old mother began her career. Will not be able to make the event, tory and astronomy. Was the ence, travel, and current events. TV, 802-885-6248, or call farmhouse in Eagle Bridge, has created a delightful line you can stop by Mercantile to Star of Bethlehem real? Let’s Programs are held Tuesdays at 802-885-3094. N.Y. where his great-grand- of illustrated children’s books, pre-purchase your item with puzzles, calendars, and cards. signing instructions and then All of which Will will be happy pick up after the event. to sign and personalize during For more information, please Village Square Booksellers hosts authors the event. These hand-signed call Mercantile at 802-289-4566 heirlooms will make the per- or email mercantilegrafton@ Thanksgiving Weekend fect holiday gifts. Should you gmail.com.

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Vil- a featured speaker at numerous lage Square Booksellers in Bel- bookstores, museums, histori- lows Falls, Vt. welcomes Ben cal societies, and civic groups. JUDD’S Z. Rose, author of “John Stark: His writing have been featured Maverick General,” Saturday, in the Boston Globe, the Man- POWER EQUIPMENT Nov. 30 at 1 p.m. and Tom chester Union Leader, and the Fontaine, author of “Grafton’s Walloomsack Review. He has AUTO REPAIR - OFFICIAL INSPECTION STATION Medical Men,” Sunday, Dec. 1 been a guest on Vermont and at 1 p.m. New Hampshire Public Radio. 802-722-4200 Ben Z. Rose’s “John Stark: Tom Fontaine’s “Grafton’s Maverick General” brings to life Medical Men” takes young 6109 US Route 5, Westminster, VT 05158 the legendary hero of the New readers on an imaginative field Open Mon - Sat 7:30 am - 5:00 pm, Closed Sunday England militia during Ameri- trip across the battlefields of the ca’s War of Independence. John Civil War to the canvas medical Stark survived Indian captivity tents and surgical tables where Thomas E. Fontaine. Ben Z. Rose. and later fought alongside the two Grafton doctors struggle to PHOTO PROVIDED PHOTO PROVIDED British in the French and Indian keep the wounded alive during Happy Holidays from MACCU War as part of Rogers Rangers, the historic Battle of Gettysburg. boys from Grafton, Vt. played in education for over 30 years. the forerunner to today’s U.S. This book is Fontaine’s third in the Civil War. The Grafton For more information or MACCU VISA Card HOLIDAY LOAN! Army Rangers. in a series, sometimes fictional- Historical Society published his event reservations, call 802-463- 6 MONTH INTRODUCTORY RATE RATES AS LOW AS Author Ben Z. Rose has been ized, on the role the men and three books. Fontaine has been 9404. 4.90% APR* 7.99% APR* RATE AFTER 6 MOS. 9.90% APR* FOR 12 MONTHS Auditions for “Noises Off” AS LOW AS Visit us in Springfield SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. – theatrical direction indicating in. Nominee for multiple Tony sional and community theater 802-886-8425 | www.maccu.org Main Street Arts is holding au- sounds coming from offstage. awards, including three for companies on both sides of ditions for its production of the The play deals with what’s hap- best play or best revival of a the Atlantic and, most recently, British comedy “Noises Off,” pening on both sides of the play, it also received Drama opened in October for a revival scheduled for performances curtain, as the characters play Desk, Outer Critics Circle, in London’s West End. during its Great River Theater off each other off-stage to un- and Drama League nomina- Further information about Festival next summer. dermine the on-stage action, tions and awards. “Noises Off” Main Street Arts is available at *APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Rates are determined by an evaluation of Auditions are Friday, Dec. 6, with plenty of slapstick thrown has become a staple of profes- www.mainstreetarts.org. your credit. Your rate my differ from the rates shown above. from 6 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 7, from 3 to 6 p.m., with call backs Sunday, Dec. 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. Rehearsals will be- gin in May and will typically be Fall Holiday Savings held two evenings a week and We declare Nov 01 - Dec 31 our Official Holiday Savings Days weekend mornings. Perfor- mances are July 10-19. Those auditioning should ex- If Your Share is: One time per patient. pect to read from the play and $25-99 get $10 off Some exclusions apply. work into a scene or two. Any- $100-249 get $25 off Treatment must be one not able to attend either $250-499 get $50 off completed by audition may contact director $500-999 get $75 off December 31, 2019 David Stern at dstern@main- $1000+ get $100 off streetarts.org to arrange an al- ternative audition time. A list of roles is available on the MSA website at www.mainstreetarts. GREATER FALLS DENTISTRY org. 802-463-4695 Dr. Mozaffari The 1982 comedy by Michael 5 Henry St. | Bellows Falls, VT 05101 We Are A Delta Dental Participating Provider Dr. Santiago Frayn takes its name from the www.greaterfallsdentistry.net General Dentists

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[email protected] SATURDAY @ 7 pm: DJ Joe Bell Dance Party www.magicmtn.com/events 4B | November 27, 2019 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper outdoor news Early December is prime Muzzleloader and second time for feeding birds archery deer seasons, Dec. 7-15 MONTPELIER, Vt. – Ver- MONTPELIER, Vt. – The mont’s hunters will get one Vermont Fish and Wildlife De- final chance for a deer this partment and Audubon Ver- year during the muzzleload- mont are urging Vermonters er deer season and the sec- to prepare their bird feeders to ond part of the archery deer put up around Dec. 1, the date season. The two seasons recommended by the Vermont run at the same time – Dec. Fish and Wildlife Department 7-15. to avoid attracting bears. A muzzleloader hunter “Winter feeding is an oppor- may take one legal buck tunity to witness first-hand the anywhere in the state. In array of bird life found near addition, a hunter who re- our homes,” said Doug Morin, ceived a muzzleloader ant- Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s lerless deer permit may take bird project leader. “But, in one antlerless deer in the Get ready for muzzleloader and second archery seasons, Dec. 7-15. doing so, we need to wait until Wildlife Management Unit PHOTO BY JOHN HALL early December when most of designated on the permit. Vermont Fish & Wildlife and Audubon Vermont urge waiting until Vermont’s black bears are nor- An archery hunter may no antler longer than three Vermont hunters may take Dec. 1 to feed birds to avoid attracting bears. mally in their dens.” PHOTO BY JOHN HALL take a legal buck anywhere inches. up to three deer in a calendar “With the first snowfall of in the state, provided they A deer with three-inch or year with appropriate licenses the year blanketing the Green their dens. “Pregnant sows both from very long dis- didn’t take one in the earlier longer spike antlers may not be and permits for each deer sea- Mountain Audubon Center tend to den earlier than the tances. He also adds that a part of archery season. An taken during the archery, No- son. Only two of the three deer here in Huntington, the urge to rest of the bear population,” bear that learns to get food archery hunter may take an vember rifle, or muzzleloader in the annual limit may be le- put out our feeders is strong,” said Hammond. “But, we urge from people will continue antlerless deer anywhere in seasons. gal bucks, but only one legal said Audubon Vermont Edu- folks who are feeding birds to to do so, potentially lead- the state. A muzzleloader or archery buck may be taken in each sea- cation Program Coordinator be vigilant for signs of bears ing to property damage and A legal buck is a deer with license is required in addition son. Check the 2019 Vermont Debbie Archer, “but we urge because they can re-emerge dangerous encounters with at least one antler having to a standard hunting license, Hunting & Trapping Guide for folks to follow the recommen- for short feeding forays if there people, which can result in two or more points one inch except for a nonresident who regulation details. It’s available dations from Vermont Fish is a period of warm weather. the bear’s demise. or longer. chooses to purchase just a lim- free where licenses are sold and and Wildlife to wait on putting If you see bear tracks or bears We offer these tips for An antlerless deer is a ited archery license for the ar- on Fish and Wildlife’s website: out feeders to protect the bears are raiding bird feeders in your successful bird feeding: deer without antlers or with chery season. www.vtfishandwildlife.com. that are thriving in Vermont.” area, you need to take the feed- • Make sure your feeders Vermont’s bear biologist, ers down until later.” are free of potentially harm- Forrest Hammond, says the Hammond points out that ful bacteria and viruses by availability of fall foods is the bears are especially attracted cleaning them with a 10% 2020 baitfish regulations expand most important factor deter- to black oil sunflower seed and bleach solution and rinsing mining when bears go into suet, and that they can smell with water. • Place feeders far enough opportunity for Vermont anglers from windows to reduce the Our Own likelihood of birds colliding MONTPELIER, Vt. – On Wildlife Depart- Mitch’s Maples Maple Syrup into them. Collisions are a Jan. 1, 2020, new baitfish ment Fisheries Pure Vermont Maple Products Maple Cream major source of bird mor- regulations will go into ef- biologist Shawn Member VMSMA tality each year. Feeders 4 to fect aimed at providing an- Good. “I think Sugar House Open Daily 10 feet away from windows glers with additional oppor- anglers will be cause the most problems as tunities to use and harvest pleasantly sur- 802-875-5240 birds flush off a feeder and baitfish. “We spent the last prised by these In Chester, take Route 11 East hit windows with a lot of two years listening to the new regula- for 1/2 Mile. Take Right onto speed. public and working with the tions.” Green Mtn. Turnpike. We’re • Keep cats inside, as - do Fish and Wildlife Board to Some changes the first house on the left! The Perfect Gift! mestic cats kill thousands improve regulations while include: of birds each year, and bird limiting the spread of fish • Baitfish trans- feeders can make birds par- diseases and invasive spe- portation re- ticularly easy prey for them. cies,” said Vermont Fish and ceipts will be valid for 10 days instead of four New baitfish regulations will go into effect Jan. DEER HUNTERS! days. 1 to provide anglers with additional opportuni- Bellows Falls Middle School • Bait can beties to use and harvest baitfish. After days or years of hunting, you moved between PHOTO PROVIDED finally got the Trophy Buck. 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LUDLOW, Vt. – South Main 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM Street (1) one bedroom, (1) two The Londonderry Development Review Board will AN ORDINANCE TO ADDRESS PROPERTIES bedroom, (1) three bedroom, meet at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Custodial tasks as assigned - cleaning and main- THAT ARE IN A STATE OF DISREPAIR AND and (1) four bedroom. Utilities at the Twitchell Building Town Office, 100 Old taining facilities, seasonal outdoor grounds mainte- DETERIORATION, ABANDONED, OR POTEN- included. Immediate occupancy. School Street, South Londonderry, VT for a Public TIALLY DANGEROUS AND ARE DEEMED Call 802-228-5403. (12/03) nance. Hearing on the following Applications: PUBLIC NUISANCES. LUDLOW, VT – 1 bedroom Must be self-motivated and able to work inde- apartments at Gill Terrace Application 2019-48 by Marie and Roger pendently. Must be able to abide by safety regu- The Ordinance shall become effective sixty days Retirement Apts II for the elderly. Sheehan - Request for a Variance on Appeal lations and medical precautions. Some tasks will after the vote to adopt. The adoption of the Ordi- Federally subsidized rent. Must of Zoning Administrator’s decision to deny meet income & eligibility re- be performed outdoors in extreme cold or heat. nance may be disapproved by a vote of a majority of quirements. Accepting applica- construction of new 29’ by 49’ garage as accessory Position involves bending, reaching, pulling, walking the qualified voters of the Town voting at an annual tions for immediate occupancy & to an existing single-family dwelling, located on up and down stairs, lifting (50 lbs) and stepping up or special meeting duly warned for the purpose, wait list. Call 1-800-496-9449. Parcel 066034.000 at 114 Brophy Lane. and down. pursuant to a petition for a vote on the question of Equal Housing Opportunity. approving the adoption. A petition for a vote on the (12/03) Application 2019-43 by Judith and Thomas Platt - Benefits include Health Insurance, State Retirement, question of approving the adoption shall be signed Appeal of Zoning Administrator’s decision to deny PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – Reno- sick days, paid holidays and vacation days by no less than five percent of the qualified voters the replacement of an attached greenhouse with a vated Barn - Spacious 1 bed, of the Town of Rockingham, and presented to the w/ views. Quiet on a dead-end wood frame addition of the same dimensions, on Criminal Background Record Check will be re- Selectboard of Town Clerk within forty-four days w/ parking. Sunny and well- Parcel 102023.000 located at 2136 North Main Street. quired. insulated w/ W&D. Walk to following the date of action by the Selectboard. town or take the Okemo shuttle Application materials are available for inspection To apply send resume or complete a Two Rivers The full text of the Ordinance is available for at the Town Office or by email from the Zoning Supervisory Union Job Application and forward to: review at the Rockingham Town Clerk’s Office/ VIEW ALL OF OUR Administrator at [email protected]. Todd Parah Municipal Managers Office, Monday-Friday, 8:00 Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. Sections 4464(a)(1)(C) and Director of Facilities a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, contact 4471(a), participation in the local proceeding is Green Mountain Union High School Municipal Manager, Wendy Harrison, Town Hall, a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent 716 VT Route 103 South 7 Square (P. 0. Box 370), Bellows Falls, Vermont, appeal. Chester, VT 05143 ONLINE! EOE tel. 802-463-3964. The municipal website may be Posted and distributed November 21, 2019 found at www.rockbf.org. It is updated as needed. VermontJournal.com /events 11/22/2019 yellow page BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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(12/03/19 TFN-13) masonry MOORE MASONRY Fireplaces, chimneys and liners, chimney sweeps, patios, walls, steps, restoration and repairs. Fully insured, free estimates. Con- tact Gary Moore at 802-824-5710 [email protected] (09/08/20 TFN-52) 6B | November 27, 2019 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper calendar REAL ESTATE CLASSES & LUDLOW, Vt. – Ludlow at 100 River St. in a.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy putneycrafts.com. Putney. There will be Middle School, 15 School Rotary Club meets every Springfield. Bring a project discounted farmhouse a Q&A following the St., Bellows Falls, Vt. Enter WORKSHOPS Tuesday and is hosted to work on, including pottery and receive a free NOV. 29 – DEC. 3 – reading. Tickets available through Cherry Hill Street BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – DEC. 7 – by DJ’s Restaurant, 146 knitting, crocheting, 4-inch glass evergreen at the door or at www. entrance. Village Square Booksellers GRAFTON, Vt. – The Main Street, from 12:15 embroidery, quilting, rug when you spend a certain nextstagearts.org. The in Bellows Falls celebrates CHESTER, Vt. – Gala Nature Museum presents to 1:30 p.m. Enter via hooking, rug braiding, amount on Simon Pearce event is a benefit with the BFDDA Open House Night Open House Party “Paper Snowflake Craft side door opposite basket making, or gifts. A local farm will be 100% of ticket sales weekend from Friday, Nov. at Smokeshire Design Day,” Saturday, Dec. 7, bank drive-through. anything alike. there with a selection of supporting Groundworks 29 – Dec. 2 with many Saturday, Dec. 7, from from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visit www.ludlowrotary. holiday wreaths and trees. Collaborative and Next SATURDAYS – special events including 5-8 p.m. Join us as we Learn a little of the science com or contact club Serving cocoa and cookies Stage Arts Project. MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – a Llama Llama Pajama celebrate our second behind these crystalline President Mark Huntley at too. Open every Friday Still-life drawing. The Drive ending Tuesday, DEC. 6 – anniversary. Wine, beer, shapes while cutting paper [email protected]. night in December until 9 Mount Holly Artists Group Dec. 3. On Plaid Friday, SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – On and hors d’oeuvres, festive snowflakes to take home. p.m. THURSDAYS – meets at 10:30 a.m. in the show your plaid for 10% Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m., music, and drawing Revel in the warmth of CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – community center room NOV. 29 – NOV. 30 - off hardcover books. On Springfield UU will for one lucky winner to the holiday spirit while The Charlestown under the library and sets CHESTER, Vt. – Chester- Saturday at 1 p.m., see screen “Dancing with the choose from either a enjoying homemade hot Rotary Club meets at up a still life. The sessions Andover Family Center Ben Rose of “John Stark” Cannibal Giant: 5 Stories Simon Pearce evergreen cocoa and cookies. the Charlestown Town are open to all and free of is having their first Black biography. Sunday at 1 of the New Transition” or an Andrew Pearce Hall at 6:30 p.m. on charge. All that is needed Friday Weekend Sale p.m. see Tom Fontaine at the Springfield UU wooden bowl. Enter all CLUBS Summer Street. For is pen and paper. Friday, Nov. 29, from with “Grafton’s Medical Meetinghouse, 21 week long to win. No more information, email 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Men.” Many specials Fairground Rd. Executive purchase necessary. TUESDAYS – [email protected]. SUNDAYS – Saturday, Nov. 30, throughout the weekend. producer of the film, KEENE, N.H. – Keene SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Enjoy Cider Monday for Chris Wood of Building a SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. – Cheshiremen Chorus LUDLOW, Vt. – Looking Catamount Composite Everything in the Thrift free cider and donuts. The Local Economy in South Warren Miller film, rehearsals Tuesdays, for a friendly game of Squadron of the Civil Air Shop will be half-price. pajamas collected will Royalton, will join us for “Timeless,” will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at bridge? Want to learn Patrol meets every Sunday, be donated locally to the a discussion after the film. shown Saturday, Dec. Hannah Grimes Center how to play or update from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at NOV. 29 – DEC. 1 – Bellows Falls Police and This documentary portrays 7, from 6:30-9 p.m. at for Entrepreneurship, 25 your rusty skills? We play Squadron Headquarters, PUTNEY, Vt. – The 41st Fire Department project. “five remarkable stories Vermont Academy in Roxbury St., in Keene. every Thursday from 10 13 Airport Rd., N. annual Putney Craft Tour of people and places Saxtons River. Tickets As the oldest chapter a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Black Springfield. 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WINDSOR, Vt. – Santa is coming to town by fire engine with a police escort this year! He will be arriving Saturday, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. He will be at the Windsor House, 54 Main Street, Windsor, Vt., from 3 to 4 p.m. Bring your list and tell Santa whether you have been naughty or nice. Hot chocolate, Barrett & Valley cookies, books, and candy Professional Friendly Service canes. All are welcome. 13 Clinton Street • Springfield, VT 05156 Associates Inc. For more information, call 802-885-2500 • www.musevermont.com “Professional Real Estate Services” 802-738-6904. www.barrettandvalley.com FRIDAYS – Lori Muse, Carol Cole, 39 Pleasant Street, Grafton Broker/Owner REALTOR CHESTER, Vt. – Smokeshire Design is hosting a Glass Friday Restored 1800’s home offers lots of interior event every Friday night room with office, eat in Kitchen with pantry, in December until 9 formal dining room with built in’s. Spacious living room withaccess to the porch, oversized bath p.m. Enjoy discounted with claw foot tub, curved hall leading to a grand Farmhouse Pottery and staircase, upstairs with 4-5 bedrooms. Level lawn Gracious, Immaculate Home! Beautifully Designed Cape Well 73+/- Acres Once A Campground! receive a free four-inch and two bay barn. A nice find intoday’s market. Custom Built on a Park-Like Lot Landscaped w/Mountain View! 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Ranch Glass Evergreen when you $149,900 4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths, 3.7+/- Acres 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1.93+/- Acres 33 Camp Sites w/Power & Water Grafton, $598,000 Weathersfield, $425,000 Chester, $415,000 spend a certain amount on Simon Pearce gifts.

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