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JANUARY 24, 2018 | WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM VOLUME 18, ISSUE 04 Under pressure, the Cavendish residents concerned GMUSD approves their about representation in unified budget minus $30K school district BY THOMAS FOSTER IV The Vermont Journal BY SHARON HUNTLEY The Vermont Journal CAVENDISH, Vt. - The Cav- endish Elementary School Board CHESTER, Vt. – With the dead- met on Jan. 16 to discuss the bud- line looming to pass a budget, the get for the upcoming year followed Green Mountain Union School Dis- by a joint discussion with Ches- trict board members during their ter-Andover Elementary School meeting on Jan. 17, voted to pass a Board. However, discussions soon budget total that was minus $30,000 shifted when community mem- from what was laid out in the latest bers expressed their concern with version in front of them. The new how the Green Mountain Unified number was the result of a motion School District would affect the made by Andover representative Joe elementary school. Fromberger, after earlier expressing Speculations emerged that the his unwillingness to pass the budget district’s long term goal would re- at hand. He noted that it would be an sult in the eventual closure of the “opportunity to find those savings Cavendish Elementary School, elsewhere.” Fromberger admitted GMUSD approves their budget. but the rumor was immediately PHOTO PROVIDED Cavendish Town Elementary School. that part of his frustration stemmed put to rest. PHOTO PROVIDED BY CTES.TRSU.ORG from the food service deficit num- George Thompson, principle of ber that had not yet been studied in sues including proposed elementary ward. There was discussion that the school for 29 years, responded Historical Society, reflected on when the CTES board, said, “The impor- depth or resolved leading up to the principal structural changes, and the educational opportunities that by saying, “There is no intent to Green Mountain Union High School tant thing is we are all trying to strive budget presentation. After continu- nursing staff changes that were then had been part of the discussion close the school.” He continued, was formed and how some of the so our children have maximum ben- ing discussion, the motion was sec- reversed. Of note however is that in during the initial Act 46 merger “It is important to keep elemen- more elderly residents in Cavendish efit.” Bont, along with both school onded and passed with one board recent weeks, the principal hire for talks has not yet been fully real- tary schools in the district.” feel a mutual distrust towards Ches- boards, were impressed with the member, Cavendish Representative CTES has now been termed an “in- ized and that this would be an op- Doug McBride, a representative ter after allegedly not getting the ac- community’s involvement and en- Doug McBride, voting no. terim position,” lasting just one year, portunity to revisit those. of both the CTES Board and the commodations they were promised. couraged future public conversation. The GMUSD finance committee along with an added teaching dean McBride had only heard about GMUSD Board, stepped into the The concerns arose after rumors sur- It was also agreed that transparency meeting had ended just prior to the of students at CAES, with those du- the retreat at the last GMUSD conversation and expressed that faced that the sixth grade, and poten- is a key component for a successful board meeting, but having dead- ties still undetermined. The implica- meeting but was excited that the CTES is “vitally important to the tially fifth grade, were being consid- transition into the newly formed dis- locked, did not have a final recom- tion being that the GMUSD board is board was finally talking about community” and that there has ered for relocation. trict. mended budget to present to the not yet done with a possible restruc- educational priorities. “I think it’s been no discussion of an eventual She continued, “Chester gets what George Thompson stated that this board. There was frustration voiced turing of the elementary school prin- going to open up the door to have closure. He also pointed out that they want...If you take out the sixth year’s budget for the school is normal from several board members and cipal staff. The board confirmed that serious conversation about the di- there is a clause in Act 46’s Ar- grade, you start kissing your school with no change in staffing patterns. community members that the board the high school administrative staff rection of our education. It should ticles of Agreement that prohibits goodbye.” He is set to retire at the end of the was seemingly unhappy with the will remain unchanged however. be a fascinating and engaging the immediate closure of a school Cavendish Elementary School school year, and Superintendent Meg budget at hand but voting to move Board Chair Marilyn Mahusky time as we sort this thing out.” in the next four years. Regardless, ranks 23 out of 169 in grade schools Powden said there will be an inter- it forward regardless. Cavendish summed up this year’s budget say- The administration needed he believes that the Cavendish in Vermont, while Chester-Andover im principle while the Supervisory resident Sara Stowell spoke about ing, “I think one way to look at this to decide where to take out the community should be confident Elementary School ranks 102 out of Union figures out the best admin- her unwillingness to vote for a bud- [budget] is that it is a bit of a step $30,000 by Friday, Jan. 19. TRSU that the new unified school dis- 169, and other community members istrative layout for the school. The get that the board was struggling to maintaining status quo…it gives this Accounting Bookkeeper Cher- trict won’t outvote them out of agreed when Caulfield said this is a next Cavendish School Board meet- agree on. “If this budget is approved, board and the community an op- yl Hammond confirmed that existence. problem. ing will be rescheduled for Feb. 26. I’ll go door-to-door telling people to portunity to continue this conversa- $10,000 was removed from Food While this offered comfort for While some were vocal about their More information on Act 46 and the vote against it.” tion going forward…” She went on Service and $20, 000 was removed some, public comments extended distrust, other members in the room Articles of Agreement can be found In speaking with McBride several to say that next year’s budget would from the Capital Reserve Fund. beyond the agenda. Margo Caul- spoke out for unity between the two at www.trsu.org or in the town clerk’s days after the meeting, he revealed be based more on long term educa- The district annual meeting is field, director of the Cavendish towns. Gene Bont, representative of office. that he voted no because “the budget tional goals and objectives. scheduled for Tuesday, Feb 27 in did not reflect the Act 46 enhance- To that end, Superintendent Meg the Green Mountain High School ments promised to voters.” He went Powden spoke earlier in the meet- auditorium at 7 p.m. Voting on on to add, “I voted no because there ing about organizing a retreat, along the budget will be by Australian Two men arrested in Mount Holly was nothing in the budget to im- with board members, teachers, and ballot in the Andover, Baltimore, prove education.” community members, in the early Cavendish, and Chester Town The budget process has been summer of 2018, to set educational Halls from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on home invasion fraught with many contentious is- goals and objectives moving for- Tuesday, March 6, 2018. BRGNS’ School vacation backpack program offering breakfast and lunch Antonio Diaz. Nicholas Sweet. LUDLOW, Vt. - Black River Good and Plymouth. PHOTO PROVIDED PHOTO PROVIDED Neighbor Services is offering a It is our goal to help families School Vacation Backpack program who may struggle to provide nu- MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – At 11:53 intending to harm the residents. court appearance was on Monday, during the February school vacation tritious meals during the upcom- p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21, State Diaz was taken into custody at Jan. 22. this year, which is the week of Feb. ing school vacation week. Food Police responded to a call from the scene and was processed at the Sweet fled from the property pri- 19. A week’s worth of breakfast and pickup time will take place on Old Turnpike Road in Mount Rutland Barracks. He was charged or to the Troopers arrival. He was lunch food will be provided. This Friday, Feb. 16 between 1-3 p.m. Holly where two men were us- with burglary, aggravated assault later arrested in a Cavendish resi- program is offered by registration To register your children, please ing weapons to force entry into with a weapon, assault and robbery, dence Monday evening. He is be- BRNGS’ school backpack program is only to school-aged children within contact Krey Kellington, BRGNS the house. The police reported unlawful restraint, threatening, ing held at Marble Valley Regional available for families during February the BRGNS service area, which in- Food Program administrator, at that the two males, identified as and criminal DLS. He will be held Correction Facility without bail vacations. cludes Ludlow, Cavendish, Proc- 802-228-3663. Registration dead- Antonio Diaz of Cavendish and at the Marble Valley Regional Cor- and met with the court on Tuesday, STOCK PHOTO torsville, Belmont, Mount Holly, line is Feb. 9. Nicholas Sweet of Pittsfield, were rectional Facility without bail. His Jan. 23.

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Calendar ...... 6B - 8B www.VermontJournal.com 2A | January 24, 2018 The Vermont Journal Air traffic controller: a Ludlow resident selected for demanding profession VPA Hall of Fame 2018 CHESTER, Vt. - The Rotary Club troller. After separating from the LUDLOW, Vt. – On Tuesday, Jan. at Black River High School (1960) is his way of giving back. of Chester, Vt. is pleased to an- Air Force in 1982, he was hired 23, 2018, the Vermont Principals’ and graduated from Castleton (1964) For information on the nomination nounce that the First Thursday by the F.A.A. where he worked at Association announced that 12 where he played baseball and soccer. criteria and annual process, please speaker on Feb. 1, 2018 at the Ful- Orlando Executive Airport and student-athletes, coaches, officials, He went on to teach and coach for consult the VPA website or contact lerton Inn will be Rob Mikkelsen, Orlando International Airport as an administrator, and a contribu- more than 30 years at Wallingford Hall of Fame chairperson Bob Hings- retired F.A.A. air traffic controller a controller before transferring to tor have been selected for the VPA and Black River. Witalec’s officiating ton at [email protected]. and manager. Mikkelsen will explain Tampa as a manager. Like many Hall of Fame class of 2018. The the basics of air traffic control from New Englanders, Rob moved back Hall of Fame was organized in a controller’s perspective and how to New England where he worked 2001 to recognize and preserve the the system operates. He will discuss in Nashua, N.H. and remotely at heritage of Vermont high school changes in the system during his ca- positions both in Washington, interscholastic activities, includ- reer and new technology that is cur- D.C. and Atlantic City, N.J. be- ing sports. Members of the Hall rently being deployed that will make fore retiring from the F.A.A. last have distinguished themselves the system even safer. Mikkelsen will month. through service, contributions and also discuss his career arc with the Socializing begins at 5:15 p.m. achievement in programs or activ- F.A.A. that took some unexpected and the program goes from 5:30 ities sponsored by the VPA. They turns and talk about how he almost to 6:30 p.m. This event is free and also must exemplify the highest Rob Mikkelsen. single-handedly automated the traf- PHOTO PROVIDED open to everyone. For planning standards of sportsmanship, ethi- fic counting of terminal traffic for the purposes and for notification in cal conduct, and character. The entire country. 1976. After graduation, he enlisted case of inclement weather, please VPA Selection Committee re- Mikkelsen was raised in Ches- in the United States Air Force where RSVP to chestervtrotary@gmail. views dozens of nominations that ter and graduated from GMUHS in he was trained as an air traffic con- com. are submitted from a variety of sources following public requests for proposed inductees each year. The induction ceremony for the Biodiversity through permaculture Class of 2018 will be held Friday, May 4, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel LONDONDERRY, Vt., - Have you their gardens, and how permaculture chester Community Library, and Plaza and Conference Center in wondered about permaculture and stimulated a surprising variety of other local venues. He became a Montpelier. how this approach to gardening is species to flourish in their yard. master gardener in the late 1990s One of the award recipients was different from organic and other sus- In 2001, Alan and Nancy Benoit and completed a 3-year certificate John Witalec of Ludlow who was Brewfest Beverage tainable practices? started their gardens from scratch, in native plant studies at the New an official for soccer, baseball, and Green Mountain Gardeners in- creating a landscape, which is not England Wildflower Society in the softball. Witalec is known for be- LUDLOW, Vt. - Brewfest Beverage Company is the Okemo Valley Regional vites you to join your neighbors and only beautiful, but also integrates the year 2000. To learn more about ing one of the top officials as a soc- Chamber of Commerce member of the month for January 2018. Brewfest local gardeners on Monday, Feb. 5, principles of permaculture. Filled Benoit and his commitment to cer referee and as an umpire for Beverage prides themselves on their commitment to providing the freshest, 2018, at 11 a.m., to learn about per- with perennial food crops and na- sustainable design, visit his web- both baseball and softball within highest quality craft beer from our great Vermont breweries and beyond! maculture from Alan Benoit, award- tive plants, their tiny yard creates site at www.sustainabledesignofvt. Vermont. In over 50 years, “Wit” Criteria used to select the member of the month are: contributions to winning architect and master gar- habitats, attracts pollinators, and com. has officiated thousands of games the community, hosting a mixer, is current on dues, has made donations dener. The presentation is open to produces food year-round. The Ben- The GMG is pleased to host Alan and numerous state champion- for chamber mixers and events, participated in shows, packages with the public and will take place at the oit gardens were featured in Organic Benoit and to offer this opportuni- ships. He also has recruited, men- other businesses, participates in “Just Between Us,” advertises/promotes Londonderry Rescue Squad Build- Gardening magazine in 2013, Coun- ty to everyone in our community. tored, and evaluated hundreds of in guidebook, and is an ambassador for the chamber and the region. ing, 6068 Route 100 in Londonderry. try Gardens magazine in 2017 and If you would like to attend, please new officials. Coaches know they Brewfest owners said, “We thank the chamber and fellow business own- Biodiversity through Permacul- were a crowd favorite of 2016’s Man- R.S.V.P. by Feb. 3, 2018, to Barbara are going to get a good game on ers for this recognition and are proud to be a member of the Okemo Val- ture will introduce you to the princi- chester garden tours. Wells: [email protected]. the diamond out of the man in ley Regional Chamber of Commerce for all they do for our communities in ples of permaculture for integrating Benoit has been giving presenta- Information about Green blue and that their players may South Central Vermont.” into your own landscape. Benoit will tions for many years, hosting about Mountain Gardeners can be found pick up some tips along the way. Congratualtions, Brewfest Beverage. present examples of permaculture 50 free educational talks at the at their website www.greenmoun- The same can be said with soc- Pictured from left to right, Chamber CEO Marji Graf, Lorraine Bailey, Michael Bailey, Kristen Mailhiot, and Jared Mailhiot. that he and his wife, Nancy, used in Northshire Bookstore, the Man- taingardeners.net. cer. He was a three-sport athlete PHOTO BY DONALD DILL

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LUDLOW, Vt. - We started off the We held ribbon-cutting ceremo- year strong! On Jan. 10, our first nies for Main & Mountain in Lud- topic in our free education series low, S.B. MacDonald Custom In- was about cyber security and what struments in Chester, and will be steps you should take to keep your hosting another at Vermont Can- data safe. noli in Chester on Feb. 14. We followed that up with a work- I interviewed new member Scott shop by Kim Dixon of Insights, LLC MacDonald of S. B. MacDonald on Jan. 16 about small business suc- Custom Instruments of Chester on cess. We learned how to build mar- her monthly show on OkemoVal- keting campaigns that drive action, leyTV. organize these campaigns, choose I also spoke to the Chester Select advertising to reach our target mar- Board on Jan. 3 about our accom- ket without draining resources, and plishments in 2017 as well as our coordinate our chosen marketing goals for 2018. I asked for help with venues with cohesive messaging. the text and images for the Chester Our next workshop presented section of the guidebook and web- by Kim will be March 13 from 11 site, which can be seen on SAPA TV. a.m. to noon at Newsbank Confer- I will be speaking with the Chester S. B. MacDonald ence Center in Chester. The topic Economic Development committee is Growing Your Business Using on Feb. 7 at 8 a.m. at Free Range. LUDLOW, Vt. - Marji Graf, CEO of Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Google. The May 15 topic will be We will depart on Jan. 25 for NY Commerce welcomed Scott MacDonald of S. B. MacDonald Custom In- Finding Your Niche on Social Me- Times Travel Show to represent our struments to the Chamber. MacDonald has been building one-of-a-kind dia. Kim Dixon’s presentation on Small Business Success. region. custom acoustic and electric guitars for over 25 years. He services and The chamber is working diligently PHOTO PROVIDED repairs vintage guitars as well as other fretted instruments. He is a facto- on our annual Regional Guidebook. Article written by Marji Graf, ry-authorized repair and warranty center for Martin, Taylor, and Gibson If you want your business or events membership needs to be paid by We honored Brewfest Beverage as CEO of the Okemo Valley Regional guitars. MacDonald and his family reside in Chester and can be contacted to be included, then your chamber Feb. 15. January Members of the Month. Chamber of Commerce. at 802-875-7397. PHOTO BY DONALD DILL

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To be very direct: there must possession of limited amounts of than two mature plants on their pri- juana by someone minors, or on school grounds be comprehensive and convincing marijuana by adults 21 years of age vate property, marijuana remains a under 21 • Stronger penalties and fines plans completed in these areas be- or older, into law on Monday, Jan. 22, controlled substance in Vermont and • Criminal penal- for open containers in a motor fore I will begin to consider the wis- 2018. its sale is prohibited. Also, consump- ties for using mari- vehicle dom of implementing a commercial Below is his message to the Gen- tion of marijuana in public places is juana in a motor • Marijuana in excess of the per- ‘tax and regulate’ system for an adult eral Assembly. prohibited. Consumption of mari- vehicle with a child mitted limit remains contraband marijuana market. It is important “Today, with mixed emotions, I juana by operators and passengers present and subject to seizure and forfei- for the General Assembly to know have signed H. 511. in a motor vehicle is prohibited. And • Criminal pen- ture that – until we have a workable plan “As I said when I vetoed S. 22 in schools, employers, municipalities alties for using or “H. 511 included these addi- to address each of these concerns – I May, I personally believe that what and landlords are also empowered growing marijuana tional protections. will veto any additional effort along adults do behind closed doors and to adopt policies and ordinances fur- at facilities serving “My S.22 veto message also these lines, which manages to reach on private property is their choice, so ther restricting the cultivation and children plainly expressed my reserva- my desk. long as it does not negatively impact use. • Clear legal - li tions about a commercial system “More importantly, as I noted in the health and safety of others, espe- “In addition, when we negotiated a ability of the conse- which depends on profit mo- my State of the State address, I ask cially children. In this context, it is compromise prior to the veto session quences of making Governor Phil Scott signed the bill eliminating penalties for tive and market driven demand the General Assembly to now turn very important to understand what in June, I insisted the legislation also marijuana available possession of limited amounts of marijuana by adults 21 for its growth. I look forward to its efforts to addressing more signifi- H. 511 does and does not do. include: to minors years of age or older in Vermont. the Marijuana Advisory Com- cant issues faced by Vermonters in “While this legislation eliminates • Stronger criminal and civil penal- • Strict penalties for STOCK PHOTO mission addressing the need to their daily lives.” Getting help from a financial professional REGION - Are you suddenly on even greater challenge in making their dealing with important financial is- sounding board, giving you a reality advice. 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Ron Patch is a Chester OLLI spring semester begins native, Chester Historical Society president, and a lifelong with Weapons of Fraud LOCAL antiques dealer. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - El- day afternoons and last about liott Greenblott will begin an hour and a half. He can be reached at the winter/spring 2018 OLLI- Non-members are encour- HISTORY 802-374-0119 or email Osher Lifelong Learning In- aged and welcome to attend [email protected] stitute series on Tuesday, Jan. individual lectures for a single BY RON PATCH 30 with relevant advice for program fee. Memberships, us about scams and identity as well as single program fees, theft. Weapons of Fraud will may be paid at the program. be presented at 2 p.m. at the The following OLLI pro- Nolin Murray Center next to gram will be two weeks later Picking History St. Mary’s Catholic Church on on Feb. 13, and will be the His- Pleasant St. in Springfield, Vt. tory of Spices. Hank Kaestner, In the past I have written Greenblott, coordinator former director of Spice Pro- some of my early memories in of AARP Vermont Fraud curement for McCormick the antiques business. In those Watch, will describe how ev- & Co., will tell of his travels days I would ride around, find ery two seconds someone in around the world buying an old home and knock on the the United States falls victim Learn how to protect yourself from fraud. spices and the early history of STOCK PHOTO door. This method was known to identity theft - by phone, in exploring spice trade routes. as “picking” or “door-knocking.” the mail, and on the internet. This program is co-sponsored I learned to drive by a place We are in a state of siege created by con meaningful learning, “just for the fun by the Springfield Garden Club. that had a swing set or toys in artists and scammers. He will present of it!” People of all ages are welcome to Brochures have been distributed the yard. This was a sign young an overview of the leading scams and attend. throughout the area towns at business- people lived there. I wanted to techniques of con artists and discuss The OLLI series programs are select- es, the local libraries, town halls, and find older people as they were steps to take to avoid victimization. ed with input from the local members Chamber of Commerce offices. The more apt to have antiques. OLLI-Osher Lifelong Learning In- and carry varied themes from semes- complete Springfield and state-wide One thing I looked for was stitute, affiliated with the University of ter to semester including history, art, program list is available at www.learn. geraniums in the windows. Old Vermont, is a local membership pro- music, literature, health, nature, sci- uvm.edu/olli Choose State-wide pro- ladies always had geraniums. gram geared towards seniors 50 years ence, and current events. grams from the menu, and then scroll Window boxes were another and older who want to engage in Programs are held at 2 p.m. on Tues- to Springfield. good sign. Another sign was a broom beside the door on the porch. Old ladies always kept a broom next to the door so they A day’s picking circa 1978. All vehicles were filled inside, those with roof racks loaded as well. could sweep the porch off. These PHOTO BY RON PATCH were very neat and tidy Ver- monters. In the early 1970s I was the only tiques. I figured the Grinch would stairs was a small apartment and picker in southern Vermont. It never know seeing’s he lived so far the toilet was right over the down- wasn’t until I got north of Rutland north. stairs kitchen. The farmer had cut that I encountered other pickers. Sometime later I ran into the a six-inch hole in the center of the Vergennes, Ferrisburg, Charlotte Grinch at an auction. He proceeded tabletop through which the sewer and Burlington had a number of to chew me a new one. His eloquence pipe passed. As you sat there eat- pickers. spared no condemnation as he casti- ing your dinner and if someone A common meeting place was gated me telling me how I had bro- upstairs flushed the toilet, well it a former restaurant in Vergennes. ken ‘the code.’ must have been appetizing. Many of us had nicknames. Here “Grinch, how would you know I We need photos and postcards I met ‘Winslow and Homer’, ‘Jig- went back without you if you hadn’t of Derry & South Derry, Chester, german’, ‘The Sourcerer’, ‘Grinch’, gone back yourself?” I asked. Well he Weston, Andover, Simonsville, ‘Drano’ and ‘Chief Long-Nail.’ got that dumb look on his face like and Smokeshire for Chester His- Because I was the youngest they a deer in headlights, started laugh- torical Society’s new book to be called me ‘The Kid.’ ing and said, “You got me Kid.” We published this summer. There were thieves, bandits, and shook hands and forgot about it. On Sunday, Feb. 18 from 1 p.m.- others of equally fine character. One day I was in an old place up 3 p.m. Tom Hildreth and other These pickers often went picking in Orwell. At that time round oak historical society members will together. Sometimes it was a mat- tables were pretty hot especially if be upstairs at Chester Town Hall. ter of economics, other times for they had claw feet or other carvings. Bring your photos in and Tom will comradeship. It amazed me how In the kitchen was a great round oak scan them while you wait. Here’s they could cheat each other. table. It had carved claw feet and your chance to have your photos One time Jiggerman was being carved lion’s heads where the legs published in a book. Don’t miss it. sued. He called me up one night joined the pedestal. and said, “They’re lying about me.” But it also had a problem. There This week’s old saying. “Mary My reply, “You should be thankful was a six-inch sewer pipe that ran had a little lamb and then she they aren’t telling the truth.” down through the kitchen ceiling al- had some mashed potatoes with Being a loaner by nature I most most in the center of the kitchen. Up- g r a v y.” always picked alone especially since there were no pickers in southern Vermont. One funny story I have to tell you about though. One morning the Grinch showed up at my place here in Chester and said, “Let’s go picking.” So we headed over into New Hampshire to try our Buying: luck. It was in Sunapee where I walked up to an old house and • Antiques knocked on the door. The Grin- • Early Photographs ch waited in the truck. Mr. Roll- ins was very friendly and offered • Military: Helmets, to let me look in his barn. The Flags, Uniforms, Remember when... Grinch got out of the truck and Weapons, Daggers joined us. Soon we were buying Here are two old time photos of Chester’s Green, with drawings representing what the artists thought would be antiques of all description. and Bayonets the future of the town. We loaded the truck and paid • Antique Clocks & TOP: Chester in the future, drawn between between 1915 and 1920. BOTTOM: Chester in the future 2, published by A.H. Fuller and Co. Mr. Rollins and went searching Clock Parts PHOTOS PROVIDED BY RON PATCH for another place to buy. Now • Guns there was somewhat of a code between pickers. That was nei- • Coins ther of you would ever go back • & More! to a house you picked together without your partner. Black Board lunch SpecialS Well the Grinch lived up in Call Ron Patch at 802-374-0119 Shelburne and seldom came Served Monday - Saturday from 11am - 4pm down in my territory. Sometime later I found myself over in Su- $ 00 napee. I wasn’t having any luck • Fish & Chips - 8 Other Daily Black Board so I went to see Mr. Rollins. As $ 00 Specials Available before, I bought quite a few an- • Chicago Prime Rib - 13 RISTORANTE • Baked Shrimp, Haddock, Scallops - $1200 p c a s nclud your o ce of n A er n v & am s r u k Pi aked otato w t otato r s $ 00 • Teriyaki Steak Tips - 10 OR R gu ar r s; AN a o c of

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We have some pretty serious issues facing our state: a shrinking workforce, a public school system that is hemorrhaging students while it vacuums money, and a structural state budget deficit, just to name just a few. These problems are not new, and the policies our state government has enacted to address them have not worked. Vermonters are now among the most highly taxed people in the country, but what do we have to show for it? Today we spend roughly $1.6 billion to educate 77,000 K-12 students. That’s well over $20,000 per child, more than almost every other state in the union, and nearly twice the national average. This is more than twice the total we paid before Act 60 became law in 1997, despite serving 30,000 fewer kids in 2017. Student outcomes are not improving, and, if anything, they are declining. In the latest round of standardized tests only 48 percent of Vermont’s students were learning enough to be considered proficient in their subjects. In every category in every grade but one, scores fell between 2016 and 2017. This, despite programs mandating and expanding universal Pre-K, “profi- ciency based” learning, and spending $31 million to incent school districts to consolidate in order to, no joke, save money. If nothing dramatically different is Letters to the Editor done in the next few weeks, we are looking at a 9 percent property tax increase. Vermont has implemented many wealth redistribution programs to osten- sibly help the poor. We have the most progressive income tax in the nation as Dear Editor, well as the most progressive property tax system. Vermont spends more money per capita than all but just five other states. A single-parent family of three in From Jan. 21 to the 27, National individual needs.” of this issue. We encourage all voters School closes as a public school. We Vermont receives Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) that is 51 School Choice Week is being celebrat- We all want the same thing when and residents of Ludlow to inform are fully committed to reopening it percent higher than the national average. Roughly 35 percent of Vermonters ed around the country. A quote from it comes to the education of our chil- themselves on the issues at stake by as an independent Black River Acad- receive some form of Medicaid. Our $10.50 state minimum wage is already www.schoolchoiceweek.com says, dren. We all want what is best for our attending the informational meetings: emy the day after it closes as a public in the top five highest in the country, and a 2013 study by the Cato Institute “Research shows that when parents children. We all want them to thrive. • On Jan. 29, at 6 p.m. in the Lud - school. We believe that school choice calculated a typical welfare benefit package family was worth $37,705, or the are empowered to choose the educa- On Feb. 6, voters in Ludlow again low Town Hall, hosted by Ludlow El- and an independent Black River equivalent of a pretax wage of $42,350. This puts us in the top ten “most gener- tion environments that they believe have to make the decision between ementary School Board Academy are the best ways to help our ous” suppliers of welfare. work best for their kids, students are open school choice for all children in • On Feb. 1, at 6 p.m. in the Ludlow children and our community thrive! But, despite all this Vermont was the only state in 2016 to see a rise in the more likely to succeed and gradu- grades 7-12, with a yes vote, or a single Town Hall, presentation by Tom Mar- number of citizens living in poverty, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Ac- ate from high school. That is because schooling option (Black River Middle tin, hosted by the Black River Inde- Sincerely, cording to the Vermont Food Bank, 83,630 Vermonters are “food insecure,” every child is unique, and students and High School), with a no vote. pendent School Committee. Black River Independent School including 24,530 children. The Public Assets Institute recently reported, “In- thrive when they’re matched with There are many concerns that parents Having school choice does mean Committee come inequality is getting worse - most Vermonters are not sharing in eco- learning environments that meet their and voters might have with both sides that Black River Middle and High Ludlow, Vt. nomic growth.” Vermont is a wonderful place to live. But despite everything our state has to offer in terms of scenic landscapes, clean air, healthy, and safe surroundings, Dear Editor, etc., ours is one of only three states since 2010 to have actually lost population. What is happening that fewer people want to live in the greatest place there In the last year, I have watched, steaming [garbage].” I did not dis- 46 is an overreach and abuse of state ACT 60/68, passed in 1997, needs to is to live? with interest, the ACT 46 merger agree. power to increase the state’s power. be revisited and repealed. It has exac- Political historian, Michael Barone, most know as the author of “The Alma- votes and re-votes that have been To make the choices more palat- It illustrates to me is that local erbated the increase in taxes by cre- nac of American Politics,” recently explained that this “can be chalked up to conducted in towns around Ver- able, the voters have been told by direct democracy and self-determi- ating a fund that is too often subject Woodstock-era migrants - Bernie Sanders, Howard Dean. They’ve liberalized mont. I have made some observa- superintendents and state “experts” nation is suffocating in Vermont. to raids by duplicitous politicians. the state’s culture and politics, so with the state’s high taxes and stringent envi- tions of this process. Study commit- that if you vote for the state’s “pre- Tyranny in the legislature, the gover- Local control, including education ronmental bans, no one is following.” tees and school boards are strictly ferred” pile of steaming [garbage] nor’s office, and the Vermont Agency financing, could be returned to the Indeed, beyond the direct government forays into our paychecks, Green guided by the Agency of Education there will be lower educational costs, of Education is alive and growing local citizenry, where it rightfully Mountain Power customers will see a 5 percent rate increase due to progres- “experts” to present two choices for lower taxes, and increased oppor- stronger. belongs. It is the locals that are pay- sive, renewable energy policies, and the Green Mountain Care Board approved the voters to pick from. This allows tunities for students. As an added What are Vermonters to do? Per- ing the bills, and it is the locals that a 9 percent increase for Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance, no thanks to a for the illusion that Vermont’s proud incentive to vote for the “preferred” haps all is not lost. I am encouraged have children and grandchildren in phalanx of progressive-minded healthcare laws - including the one that created tradition of local self-determination pile, the Agency of Education has that local citizens who were naive our public schools. The educational the same Green Mountain Care Board supposedly to reign in costs! and direct democracy is still alive. made it clear that regardless of your about the implications of ACT 46 system in place now, with control in So, given the true challenges facing our state, it is a bit frustrating to see I participated in the ACT 46 vote vote, you will still be dining on their have had their eyes opened wide. the hands of distant and out of touch the legislature immediately take up, of all things, the legalization of marijuana, in my town of Cavendish. From lo- “preferred” steaming pile of [gar- ACT 46 has been a true bipartisan politicians and bureaucrats, is clearly passing the bill before even reading the study they ordered last year. After that, cal news reports and from speaking bage]. [messing with] the Vermont citi- not working. To those Vermonters it’s more items off the same menu of failed ideas. House and senate leaders with my fellow citizens, the choices This choice is clearly not a choice zenry. We have elections in our little reading this, you still have choice. proclaimed their priorities will be to increase our already high minimum wage presented are viewed as negative. at all. It is coercion, and it is tyranni- Vermont republic for a reason. Dem- You don’t have to let it slip away. $15 an hour, and to pass a government-run, government-mandated paid family One citizen commented that the cal. Enough hard evidence exists to ocrats, Republicans, Progressives, leave insurance program that is so attractive on its own merits that proponents vote is like being presented “a choice prove that the bold promise of cost and Independents that voted for Sincerely, admit if people weren’t forced to participate, no one would buy it. between eating one pile of steaming savings, lower taxes, and increased ACT 46 can be thrown out of office. Stu Lindberg Does anybody really think these measures are going to solve any of the se- [garbage] or another similar pile of opportunities is a bald faced lie. ACT Vermont’s education funding law Cavendish, Vt. rious problems facing Vermont? Rather than waste time trying to determine which next big government bell or whistle is the one that will finally cause the population tide to rise, why not figure out what it is you’re already doing to Dear Editor, scare people off? Then stop. If we want to turn our state around, that means by definition we will actually have to change direction. Now that there is a recall for the be closed is by both communities of asked what this might look like if the over the summer. A public forum was recent vote that Ludlow and Mount Mount Holly and Ludlow voting to town failed to vote in the affirmative held and a brainstorming session was Article written by Rob Roper. Roper is president of the Ethan Allen Institute. Holly faced in November, it may be terminate the Union #39 School Dis- for the article presented to voters in conducted to identify important fac- helpful to address some facts about trict. Beyond this the State of Vermont November. His response came with tors to be considered by the commit- the upcoming vote. There have been has no leverage to categorically tell the no guarantees, but he intimated that tee in drafting a recommendation. several letters written and articles town of Ludlow that it must close or the state very likely would require The top four factors identified at that submitted to local papers, some stat- force students to attend neighboring Ludlow, Union 39 and Mount Holly meeting included: the importance of ing facts, conjectures, and misnomers. schools. The recent passage of the No- to form one district under one board community, the desire to maintain lo- The following points are based on fact vember vote did indeed authorize the satisfying the governance require- cal control, the need for a local high and left for the reader to decide how closing of Black River Middle School/ ment of Act 46. Mount Holly, Ludlow, school, and that educational opportu- to vote on Feb. 6. High School. and Union 39 would operate their nities/flexibility of programming con- Fact, voting in the affirmative does Fact, the current vote does form a respective schools and remain a part tinues. The current plan proposed in not and will not save the Black River union between Mount Holly Elemen- of the Two Rivers Supervisory Union. the article before the voters does not Robert Miller, Publisher / Advertising Director Middle School/High School. Con- tary School and Ludlow Elementary This was indeed the same scenario strongly support these four factors. [email protected] trary to what many may have been schools. This requires the formation the Looking Forward Committee rec- Fact, Ludlow is a wonderful com- lead to believe as they entered to vote, of one school board between the two ommended at the conclusion of their munity to raise a family and has al- Vince West, Ad Consultant / Online Ad Manager a “yes” vote does not keep either the towns, which will oversee one budget study. ways proudly supported its youth. [email protected] middle school or high school in ex- for the new district. Black River will Fact, at this time, there is no prom- A middle school and high school istence beyond 2020. At which point be phased out no later than the year ise of exactly what the state will do, are paramount to the vitality of the Shawntae Stillwell, Graphic Director / Ad Designer the schools will close, and Ludlow will 2020. This consolidation of school but it cannot require the communities community. Maintaining the mid- [email protected] pay tuition for all middle and high boards satisfies one of the Act 46 re- to close their schools. dle school/high school keeps young school students to attend schools of quirements with regards to gover- Fact, during the summer of 2017, adults in our community to pass on their choice. nance - to consolidate and downsize the Ludlow and Union 39 school our traditions, our history, and our Amanda Wedegis, Editor Fact, a no vote does not mean the number of school boards in a dis- boards authorized a Looking Forward values. Keep the old African saying [email protected] that the State of Vermont will close trict. Committee to study and recommend alive: “It takes a community to raise Black River Middle School/High Fact, a no vote will put the deci- a future path forward for educating a child” and don’t leave it to another Sharon Huntley, Copy Editor School. Repeat, fact, a no vote does sion of Mount Holly Elementary, Ludlow and Mount Holly students. community. Please consider the facts [email protected] not mean that the State of Vermont Ludlow Elementary, and Union 39 At this time, Mount Holly was in- when you vote on Feb. 6. will close Black River Middle School/ in the hands of the state to be deter- vited to participated in the study but Please ask for an Absentee ballot Julie Adams, Billing Department High School. Contrary to what many mined by the state plan formulated opted to not be officially represented. now. Thank you. [email protected] have been lead to believe and may and finalized this summer, per Act The committee adopted a mission: to have read in recent articles in local 46. While attending the Looking For- develop an educational structure that Yours truly, papers, the one and only way Black ward Committee meeting this past best supports the students of our com- Sharon E.P. Bixby Corporate & Production Office: River Middle School/High School can summer, consultant Dan French was munities. Several meetings were held Ludlow, Vt. 8 High Street • Ludlow, VT 05149 Office: 802-228-3600 • Fax: 802-228-3464 Dear Editor,

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CHESTER, VT. James E. Baldwin, 1937-2018 Janet Barry, 1924 - 2018 St. Joseph’s Church, 96 S. Main St. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - James E. Bald- facts and history regarding the musi- SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Janet Barry, Mass. and four children: Daniel Mass at 4 p.m. on Saturday and Thursday at 9 a.m. Confession from 3 – win, 80, passed away unexpectedly at cians and music. He was an avid re- 93, a resident of Springfield, Vt. died Barry III and wife Sandra of Mil- 3:30 p.m. his home in Springfield on Sunday, cord collector and reader. He enjoyed peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 17, ford, N.Y., Ellen Ankuda and hus- Jan. 21, 2018. He was born June 6, music, history, and genealogy. 2018 at the Springfield Health and band Steve of Springfield, Vt., Bruce St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 313 Main Street. 1937 in Greenfield, Mass., the son of He is survived by one brother Dale Rehabilitation Center. Barry and wife Janine of Baldwins- Sunday service at 8 a.m. Service with music, Sunday School, and nursery James and Beatrice (Fowler) Bald- R. Baldwin of Rockingham, three She was born in 1924 in Hing- ville, N.Y., and Mark Barry and wife win. He attended and graduated from nephews, eight great nieces, nephews, ham, Mass. to the late Howard and Clare of New York, N.Y. She was a Springfield schools. He served in the and several cousins. He was prede- Lucille Tinkham. She graduated doting grandmother to five grand- John D. Esau, 1950 – 2018 Army National Guard Company C. in ceased by his parents. from Hingham High School in 1941. daughters. Springfield. At his request there will be no ser- Barry worked as a secretary and was She was predeceased by her hus- LUDLOW, Vt. - John D. Esau of was his little dog Tucker who was his He was employed at the Fellows vices. Burial will be in the Oakland later a full-time homemaker to her band Daniel Barry, Jr. in 2001. Marlboro, Vt. and Lake Rescue, Lud- constant companion. Gear Shaper in Springfield and later Cemetery in Springfield, Vt. Contri- four children. Barry’s family would like to extend low, Vt. passed away on Jan. 9, 2018 He was predeceased by his parents owned and operated a window wash- butions may be made in his memory Barry was an active member of the their gratitude to the staff at Brook- after a graceful, courageous battle Norma and Jack Esau. He is sur- ing company in the area for many to the Springfield Art & Historical So- Springfield Congregational Church wood and the Springfield Health with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Esau vived by his wife of 42 years, Joanne years. He was a pastor with the World ciety, P.O. Box 336, North Springfield, and served as a hospital volunteer and Rehabilitation Center for their was born on Sept. 4, 1950 in New York Sehnal Esau; his daughter and son- Wide Church of God. For several Vt., 05150. Arrangements are under for many years. Her family will re- kind and compassionate care. City. He was raised in Port Washing- in-law Corey and Julian Jaworski of years, he had a radio show on Woll the direction of the Davis Memorial member how much she loved being A graveside service will be held in ton, N.Y. by his loving parents, John Quechee, Vt.; his brother and sister- Radio playing 20s music and sharing Chapel in Springfield, Vt. a mother and a grandmother. She the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Spring- W. Esau and Norma Bonelli Esau. In in-law Raymond and Kathy Sehnal also loved the Red Sox, knitting, and field in the spring. the fall of 1975, he married his best of Pomfret, Vt.; sisters Cynthia (An- the ocean. Arrangements are under the direc- friend, Joanne Sehnal Esau. In Feb- thony) Jerolino of Cavendish, Vt. and Frank L. Hooper, 1939 - 2018 Barry is survived by a brother tion of the Davis Memorial Chapel ruary 1983, his daughter Corey was Lisabeth (Edward) Fisher of Malvern, Howard Tinkham of Hingham, in Springfield, Vt. born, fulfilling his life beyond mea- Pa. as well as many cousins, nieces, CAMBRIDGEPORT, Vt. - Frank his step children Jimmy and spouse, sure. nephews, and a grand niece and L. Hooper, 78, of Cambridgeport Michael and spouse, and Nancy and Esau graduated from Paul D. Sch- nephew. Road died Wednesday, Jan. 17, spouse; his sister Yvonne Boyd and Mark Pluff reiber High School in Port Washing- Esau was exceptionally proud of his 2018. Hooper was born in Hyde spouse; his sisters in-law Shirley ton, N.Y. and Saint Michael’s College Italian heritage. He adored his grand- Park, Vt. on May 24, 1939, the son and Susan; and many grandchil- JAMAICA, Vt. - Mark Pluff, 56, of the game. He was always willing to in Burlington, Vt. where he was a parents, “Papa and Nannie” and held of Linwood and Bernice (Frappiea) dren, great grandchildren, great, Jamaica, Vt. passed away unexpect- share his knowledge of the game and member of the SMC Choir. Soon af- his Bonelli cousins close to his heart. Hooper. He worked as a log scaler great grandchildren; and many edly on Jan. 13, 2018. He was the be- spent many happy evenings playing ter he attended Keene State College to He was also predeceased by his birth and fuel truck driver, and most nieces and nephews. He is prede- loved son of Mary and the late Rob- pool at the West Townshend Village earn an education degree. mother, Mary Massucci, whose iden- recently worked for the Discount ceased by his parents and his son ert E. Pluff. He leaves behind his wife Café with his friends. He entered the teaching profession tity he discovered in the last year of Food Warehouse. He loved to read Richard. Joanne and their daughter Grace He loved rock and roll music, at Wyndham Elementary School as a his life. He was lovingly embraced by and go to the Claremont Speedway. There will be a memorial service 2 of Grafton, Vt. He is survived by nothing made him happier than to teaching principal. For much of his his newly found Masucci cousins, his On Dec. 1, 1985, he married p.m. on Monday, Jan. 29 at the Bar- his mother Mary of Canaan, Conn. blast his music loud and hang out career, he had the privilege and joy of niece, Denise Renda, and her hus- Leona Upton who survives. Also tonsville Grange. The family asks and also leaves three brothers and with his friends. He enjoyed listen- teaching at the Marlboro Elementary band Denis of Northport, N.Y. and surviving are his children Frank Jr., for donations, in lieu of flowers, be two sisters: James Pluff of Colorado, ing to music with his daughter and School. He also taught at Reading El- Grafton Vt. Donald and spouse, Darlene, April made to Fenton & Hennessey Fu- Brian Pluff of Nantucket, Mass., and immersed her in it from a very early ementary and served as the “Turn off In his struggle with Leukemia, Esau and spouse, and Ella and spouse; neral Home to help with expenses. Christopher Pluff and his wife Kel- age and nothing pleased him more Texting” presenter for the Vermont showed his family the depth of his ley of Newfane, Vt.; and their two than that her first passion was the Governor’s Highway Safety Council. love and taught us the way to live a life daughters Laura and Emily, Ann- Beatles. While at Marlboro Elementary, he co- of gratitude. His family and friends Robert E. Potter, 1924 - 2017 Marie Plank of Charlotte, Vt., and Many of his friends remember the ordinated the building of the Johnny returned his love, giving generously her daughters Karla Plank and Mar- “house on the hill” that he lived in Esau Covered Bridge and co-directed of their time and resources for which WESTMINSTER, Vt. - Robert E. and raised two sons, Jerry and Tom, go Casco and husband Caleb, and with his brother Topher and later his the annual school musicals. His class- he was forever thankful. We are in (Bob) Potter, 93, of Stowe, Vt., died whom he taught to ski, stay active, Elizabeth Cipolla and her husband wife Joanne. Many people remember room was known as a place filled with awe of the spirit of the nursing and peacefully and surrounded by his and appreciate the world around Donald of Torrington, Conn. playing pool and fuzz ball there late music, laughter, hammering, and cre- medical staff who cared for Johnny at family at the Manor in Morrisville them. Shortly after retirement, Claire Pluff attended Bement School in into the night. He loved the galley ative chaos. Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Cen- on Dec. 31, after a brief illness. and Bob moved to Stowe, Vt. where Deerfield, Mass., the Stratton School kitchen at the house and was a “mas- He sang with the Blanche Moyse ter, Grace Cottage Rehabilitation, and He was born on Sept. 18, 1924 in he had skied and enjoyed winters in Stratton, Vt. and graduated from ter of the grill.” Many fun days and Chorale. Later, his joyful voice joined most especially, Dr. Andrew Brunner Rockingham, Vt. son of Warren Pot- for more than half a century. He was Leland & Gray High School in 1980. nights were spent with good food, the Brattleboro Music Center Chorus and his team at Massachusetts Gen- ter of Clarendon, Vt. and Isabelle always a pleasure to ski with, often Pluff was very good with his hands spirits, friends, and one of the most where he assumed the role of “chief eral Hospital. DeRoque of Newark, N.J. He grew up surprising younger skiers in the out and was an experienced carpenter, creative croquet courses ever seen. mischief maker.” He was a member In honor of Johnny, we ask that in rural Westminster where he would of bounds regions of Mt. Mansfield working for various contractors in Those times will live on in Joanne’s of the Marlboro Fire Department you please give the gift of your time later raise his family. He attended deep into his 80s. the area including his friend Scott memory, as well as the memories of and sat on the board of directors of or your resources to a family that is school there and in neighboring Bel- A mass of Christian burial was cel- Velsur for many years. He was cur- his many friends. the Vermont Covered Bridge Society. caring for a loved one with cancer. lows Falls, where he graduated from ebrated for Potter on Thursday, Jan. rently working as a painter and was Pluff was honest, and you always Esau enjoyed laughing, being with A Mass of Christian Burial will take high school in 1941. Potter’s college 4 at Blessed Sacrament Church in enjoying working with his hands knew where you stood with him. Be- friends, building, boating, beaches, place on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018 at 11 years were interrupted by World War Stowe and a burial will be scheduled again. cause of that honesty, Pluff would be metal detecting, his truck’s “GARLIC” a.m. at St. Anthony’s Parish in White II, for which he served as a corporal for the late spring at the Vermont Pluff loved skiing until knee inju- the first to admit he had some hard license plate, and Italian food. He River Junction. A gathering of friends and radar operator in the U.S. Army, Veterans Memorial Cemetery in ries kept him off the slopes, and he struggles over the last decade. His spent hours working on his wooden and family will take place immedi- stationed in the Pacific. Later on, he Randolph, Vt. The time and date will was excited that his daughter Grace love for his daughter Grace was a boat “Knock On Wood.” He adored ately following at the Quechee Club, would graduate from Norwich Uni- be announced. was learning to ski on his home strong motivator in his hard-fought his golden retrievers, but in the end it Quechee, Vt. versity, with a bachelor’s degree in Potter is predeceased by his broth- mountain of Stratton. They had efforts in the last five years to over- electrical engineering in 1948. ers Ralph and Warren (Babe), and many lively discussions about ski- come these struggles. In the last two Potter worked in Schenectady his sister Margaret. He is survived ing on the mountain during the ski years, his efforts seemed to be pay- Dorothy A. Wylie and in Queens, N.Y. as an engineer by his wife Claire, his sons Tom and season. ing off and a light had returned to his at General Electric for many years, Jerry, and their wives Rachel and Pluff loved muscle cars, and his eyes in the last year that had not been BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Dorothy NASCAR fan and would cheer on her before he moved back to Vermont Miyanda. He will be dearly missed first love was his 1970 GTO. He loved there for some time. A. Wylie, 78, of Murphy, N.C. passed favorite driver, Jimmie Johnson. in the 1960s. He started a Ford and by his family and ski friends from attending local car shows including His daughter Grace was the light away Friday, Jan. 19, 2018 at a Mur- Wylie was a member of Saint Wil- Toyota car dealership in Bellows Mt. Mansfield and neighbors both in the Manchester Car Show. His eyes of his life, and he cherished his time phy hospital after a long battle with liam Catholic Church in Murphy. Falls, named Fall Mountain Motors, Westminster and Stowe. lit up when he saw classic muscle car with her very much and watching lung cancer. She was the daughter of the late which he ran with his late brother Faith Funeral Home assisted with in perfect condition. her fall in love with the things he Wylie was originally from Bel- Larry Ferland and Blanche Ferland Ralph, and later his nephews Bruce arrangements. Online condolences Pluff also took pleasure watching loved. His wife Joanne was his rock lows Falls, Vt. She graduated from Siliski, and was married to the late and Ed, through the 1990s. He mar- may be made by visiting www.faith- sports, including football and the Pa- and support system that was always Bellows Falls Union High School in Edward Bruce Wylie, who died July ried Claire Tierney in August 1973, fh.net. triots. However, hockey was his pas- there for him. To make Pluff laugh 1958, and married her late husband, 12, 2014. sion. He loved the Boston Bruins and was a great experience, he appreci- Bruce. From Bellows Falls, the Wy- Surviving are her daughter Donna had recently begun to familiarize his ated dry wit and was known to be a lies moved to Ridgefield, Conn. then Hazeltine and husband Jeff of Venice, Lillian C. Spallone daughter with the Bruins history and great storyteller himself with a life to Redding, Conn., then to Sarasota, Fla.; a son Edward Wylie of Murphy, teach her all aspects of the game. In of accumulated adventures to regale Fla., where she worked as a sales clerk N.C.; six grandsons Edward Wylie of PLYMOUTH, Vt. - Lillian Cath- Robin Mary and husband Todd later years, he began to play golf and you with. He will be greatly missed for the Sport Shop at Five Points for Binghamton, N.Y., Jonathan Wylie erine Spallone, 85, died on Jan. 19, Bebo-Long of Plymouth, Vt., step- was on the Stratton Golf League for by his family and friends. seven years. In 1982, they moved to of Franklin, N.C., Christian Wylie of 2018 at Saint Clare’s Hospital in Do- son Robert and wife Lisa Spallone of some years. There was much frustra- In lieu of flowers, donations can be Murphy, N.C. Crescent City, Fla., Cameron Wylie of ver, N.J. She was born in Brooklyn, Conway, S.C. There are four grand- tion involved in learning the sport made to Grace Pluff, c/o River Valley Wylie joined Kerr Drug as a sales St. Petersburg, Fla., Chance Hazeltine N.Y. and grew up in Jersey City, N.J. children: James and wife Tamara and often much swearing! Pluff also Credit Union, P.O. Box 8366, North associate in 2005. She continued to and Chad Hazeltine of Venice, Fla.; She lived in Morris County most of Long, Dakota Bebo, Sahara Bebo, enjoyed playing pool and was part Brattleboro, VT, 05304. A celebra- work as a sales associate after Kerr one great-grandson and two great her life, and lived in Toms River for and Robert Spallone and two great of the Brattleboro Pool League for tion of life will be held Saturday, Jan. Drug was bought out by Walgreens granddaughters. a while before moving back to Mor- grandchildren Jack and Patrick Long. many years. He was a great player 27 from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the where she was the Customer Care No memorial service has been set ris County five years ago. She worked Her surviving siblings include Thom- and valued the technical aspects of Newbrook Fire Department. Award area winner in 2015. Wylie at this time. in human resources for SWEDA in as O’Donnell, Ellen Cifaldi, Kathleen enjoyed her job at Kerr Drug and In lieu of flowers, the family asks Pine Brook many years ago and was O’Donnell, Kevin O’Donnell, and Walgreens and the people she worked that donations be made in memory a proud and active member of VASA Michelle Delukey. with, but more importantly she loved of Dorothy Wylie to Valley River in Budd Lake, N.J. The entombment service was held her customers. Humane Society, P.O. Box 658, Mur- She was predeceased by her hus- at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Toms Riv- When not working, Wylie was the phy, NC, 28906 or Wounded Warrior band Robert Spallone in 2003 and er, N.J. In lieu of flowers, donations in life of every party. She enjoyed danc- Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS, is survived by her former husband her memory can be made to St Jude’s ing, especially the polka. Being of Pol- 66675-8517. James Long of Landing, daughters Children’s Hospital, American Can- ish descent, she loved her Polish polka Ivie Funeral Home in Murphy, N.C. Donna Ann Long of Landing and cer Society, or your local food shelf. music and was not afraid to share with is in charge of all arrangements. An those unfamiliar with her zest for online guest register is available at Polish music. Wylie was also an avid www.iviefuneralhomeinc.com. ANSWERS TO TAKE A BREAK!

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sor as the fourth team into the mix. That would be fun. High school athletes reading this need to know that patience, In other news, how many lives do the Patriots have? No Rob determination, attention to detail, and consistent focus are all in- Gronkowski, trailing again, Dion Lewis fumbles, and yet they again gredients for your team to reach their potential. Very few teams find a way to win. What order do you have the four Boston profes- actually find “championship blood,” and those that do - yes the sional sports teams ranked in, considering which ones have the best Patriots are one of them - have something very, very special. If chance to win a title in their sport in the next three years? Obviously winning was easy, there would be more winners than there are. most of you would rank the Patriots first because they are one step Next week, I will pass along a little Vermont Academy news to away. For the moment, the rest of my personal rankings are Bruins, you. Bailey Patella, who was being red-shirted this season before Celtics, and Red Sox in that order. The truth is, I would not be sur- UVM star Anthony Lamb was injured, is now playing some for the prised to see any of the four win in that time period. What other part Cats. I am sitting down with him Wednesday to get a perspective of the country is set up like that? on how a Lenox, Mass. kid, winds up at back-to-back Vermont BY BILL MURPHY All kinds of people reading this are excited for teams they support. schools. I have seen enough of Patella in a UVM uniform to notice The Vermont Journal & The Shopper Hopefully, their teams are pursuing a championship. There were a he will have a contributing career with the Cats. On the subject Believe it or not, I am starting another column talking about ri- couple of quotations thrown at me recently, on my college basketball of Vermont Academy 2018, they are presently 10-9 and area fans valry games. The Bellows Falls and Springfield girls meet Thursday, beat that were unquestionably championship related. UVM guard who would like to take in a game have five more chances this year. Jan. 25 in Springfield, and I have no idea who is going to win. I felt and reigning America East Most Valuable Player Trae Bell-Haynes VA is home Wednesday at 5 p.m. versus New Hampton. On Fri- the same way about Monday night’s Springfield at Green Moun- - whose greatness lies in the fact that he contributes the necessary day, Feb. 2, they are away at Proctor at 6 p.m. They play against tain game, which the Lady Chieftains captured 46-44. Rivalries ingredients to standout personally on any given day and makes the South Kent on Friday, Feb. 9, Holderness on Saturday Feb. 17, and are something special, but they are really extra special when you people around him better - responded to my inquiry about how he KUA on Feb. 21 at 4:30 p.m. know the game is a toss-up. Persons on both sides of the rivalry was not himself in the non-conference part of his schedule. A nag- Last, but not least, Black River’s Drew Schoenberger lit up the will brag over the next 24 hours that their team is better because… ging exhibition ankle injury slowed him down. It looks like he has fi- nets for 32 points in the Presidents win over Mid-Vermont Chris- Then again both teams are apt to have their say following the game nally recovered. He told me, “Excuses are for losers. I just didn’t play tian last week. Black River moved to 2-5 with the victory. Coach as well. The winning side will say “I told you so,” while the losers very well at times.” His recent play clearly shows different. I strongly Don Richard has set up a cool Player of the Week award with the will have some kind of excuse for coming out on the short end of believe the weeklong break the team had around Christmas allowed Ludlow Subway. Notice of the players’ award and the players’ pic- the score. For the most part, this bragging will be done by the fans, some important recovery time. Color him a real winner. ture are on display in the shop. not the athletes. The other quote sent my way was also in reference to the UVM Winners this year have been: Ryan Boyle, Zach Paul, Jon Mason, Rarely have three area girls’ teams been so evenly matched. Bel- basketball team as a whole and it came from the most experienced Drew Schoenberger, Ryan Sheehan, and Josh Lambert. Great idea, lows Falls defeated Green Mountain 42-27 but Green Mountain’s America East coach, UNH’s Bill Herrion, following the Catamounts Richard! Hannah Buffum, who did play, was coming off a bout with pneu- victory in Durham last week. Herrion expected his team to fight the By the way, Richard is certainly doing the right things with his monia, so I think the difference will be much closer next time – Catamounts until the end. However, after giving UVM a real test athletes. He is taking them to the VA-New Hampton game to show which will be Thursday, Feb. 8 at Green Mountain. for close to three quarters of the game, Herrion’s Cats rode off into them some high level ball. In the 78-38 win over Mid Vermont The other game dates for this three-way rivalry are Green Moun- the sunset. Herrion told the entire press contingent that his squad Christian, Schoenberger’s 32 came with an incredible 10 three- tain at Springfield on Monday, Jan. 29 and Springfield at Bellows had “championship blood. That’s why they win championships. They pointers and he also had 10 rebounds and 8 assists. He was an Falls on Thursday, Feb. 1. They all should be considered rivalries have championship blood in their system.” unconscious 10-14 on his three pointers. Mason and Boyle had 17 at this point, at least this season. Herrion went on to say that a team’s focus, in the long run, deter- and 10 to support the cause. I also love spirited in-season basketball tournaments. There would mines who they are and that Vermont stayed focused while his team have been nothing better this winter than to draw the pairings out didn’t. Another Herrion quote in the session also made sense, he told If you would like to comment on the sports in this paper, feel free of a hat for one including these three girls teams and throw Wind- me, “I guess we are just not ready to take the next step yet.” to email me at [email protected]

Green Mountain girls’ hoops third in state standings

BY BILL MURPHY The Vermont Journal & the Shopper CHESTER, Vt. - Green Mountain girls’ basketball is looking to climb to heights they have never seen before. Eight important games remain this season, but don’t look now, the Lady Chieftains are 10-2 and stand third in the Vermont Principals Association Division III standings. If they can hold that position, they will host a quarter- final play-off game for the first time in their history later this winter. The team scored a big 46-44 win over Springfield on Monday, Jan. 22. With the win came a jump in the standings. which went a long ways for Terry Far- rell’s team and left them sitting in the third spot. Springfield took a 25-24 lead into intermission and then took things a Green Mountain’s Maya Lewis takes a shot against West Rutland in a game few steps further, when they rattled off earlier this season. the game’s next 10 points for a 35-24 PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE advantage. Then, Farrell said, “We kept working to catch up.” They outscored the Cosmos 22-10 to claim the impor- The first number five seed came in and Windsor, who had handed Green tant victory. 1984 when the Chieftains went 13-7 Mountain their first loss in the next Down that stretch Rachel Guerra and faced a tough Thetford team on two games. “Make no mistake, Bel- hit a big three, Reilly Merrill tossed the road and lost. Then they never lows Falls took it to us,” Farrell told me. in an important 7 points, and Hanna were that high a seed again until 2008 “They came at us in waves. They are Anne Lamson, handling the ball, is presently out with an Buffum threw in two hoops to lead (18-2), when they had a three year very deep.” ankle injury. The Chieftains are hoping she will be back the way. Balanced scoring headed the stretch in which they were seeded Guerra had 9 points to lead the Reilly Merrill on her way to two points in a game earlier soon. effort as Buffum had 13 points for the fifth twice in three years. They- fin Chester team in scoring and Lamson this season. PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE contest, followed by Paige Karl with 12 ished there again in 2010 (16-4), but added another 9. PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE and 10 steals, Merrill finished with 9, each time fell to a tough number four In some ways, the Windsor game and Maya Lewis added 8. seed on the road. In 2008, Enosburgh appeared to have come at the wrong The win puts Green Mountain in was the power and then in 2010, they time, but that is not the way it turned the position where a winning record in ran into one of those extremely tough out. The Lady Chieftains showed they Vermont 2017-18 Elks District their last eight games could well leave Twin Valley squads. It would be nice can compete with anyone on their this year’s team with the highest girls’ this time if the locals could host that schedule by winning a nail-biter 54- basketball seed the school has ever quarterfinal encounter. 53 in overtime in their own gym. The Hoop Shoot had. Three times, Green Mountain has Since I last weighed in on this team Chieftains trailed 14-10 at the quar- been blessed with the fifth seed, and when they were 3-1 and were the ter but found their way ahead 23-22 REGION – On Saturday, Jan. that is as high as they ever have been. champions of their own holiday tour- at the half and 37-33 after three. The 13, 2018 gave everyone quite a Basketball fans know the fifth seed is ney, I already knew this group could two teams were even at 48-48 when shooting show at the Elks’ District good, but the one major problem with turn out to be something special. Since the final horn sounded. “I told them Hoop Shoot contest. The district it is you have to win the quarterfinal then, they have gone 7-1 with their we came too far not to win this one,” event was held at Windsor High game on the road. All three times the lone loss being at the hands of a tough Farrell said. Buffum’s 22 points show School, and included first place Chieftains have finished fifth, they Bellows Falls team 42-27. she was back and ready to go, Karl and free throw basketball players from have found a very strong number four This 7-1 stretch began with one- Lamson added 12 and 8 respectively. the Westminster, Bellows Falls, team they could not conquer in the sided wins over Black River 59-22 and Road games at Arlington (39-26), Fall Mountain, Windsor, Barre, quarterfinal match. Poultney 52-32. Buffum had 21 points West Rutland (42-28), and Leland & and Montpelier area. in the win over the Ludlow based Gray (36-20) round out the games Local Elks Lodge #1619, Bel- team but then was knocked down by before the Springfield clash. Green lows Falls, Vt. held their qualify- SHARE YOUR pneumonia and although she returned Mountain started slow in both the Ar- ing contest for the Districts back for the loss to Bellows Falls, was not lington and Westside games but man- on Dec. 10, 2017 at Kurn Hattin SPORTS fully functional as yet. Paige Karl con- aged to win easily. Lewis’ 9 paced the Homes. At the district contest, two tributed 8 in the Black River game in Arlington victory, while Karl and Buf- of our own won first place honors! If you’d like to submit your own which the Chieftains easily led 12-3 fum both had 10 versus West Rutland For the boys in the age group sports news or events to our after one stanza and 27-9 at the half. while Karl’s 17 were the main story in 8-9 from Westminster, Vt. is first Green Mountain was shell-shocked the rebel triumph. place winner Jaden Bazin. For the paper, please do! at the start of the Poultney game fall- “We have had our share of foul girls in the age group 12-13, is ing behind 11-2 as Farrell said, “We trouble, sickness, and injuries already Siri Harrision from Alstead, N.H. Photos and press releases should couldn’t make a shot.” But, like the big this season,” Farrell said. Lamson is They both will now advance to the be sent to Amanda at editor@ Springfield victory, they found their out indefinitely with an ankle injury. state of Vermont contest, being VermontJournal.com by Monday way back. Once again balanced scor- “But things are starting to come to- held at Spaulding High School, in ing proved important as Karl tallied gether.” The team hosts Leland & Gray Barre, Vt. on Jan. 27, 2018. 12 p.m. in order to get them 11, Anne Lamson had 10, and Lewis on Thursday, Jan. 25 and then has the Those who win first place in Pictured are Deny Bazin (dad), 1st place Jaden Bazin and dad Deny Bazin; into that weeks Wednesday scored 9. big rematch at Springfield on Monday, Barre will advance to New Eng- Bellows Falls Elks Chair Smokey Aumand; and 1st place Siri Harrison with dad publication. The schedule then had Bellows Falls Jan. 29. land’s tournament held in Maine. Mitch Harrison. PHOTO BY JEANINE MOLESKY 2B | January 24, 2018 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper arts & entertainment Weston Film Club presents What is your body telling you? SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Join us ally well, not just fair and tired). You at the Springfield Town Library, may be amazed at the simple ways “Tell No One” Saturday, Jan. 27 at 11 a.m. for an you can make a positive difference in uplifting, educational, and rejuve- your health just by questioning and WESTON, Vt. - The Weston the 2007 César Awards nating discussion about the amaz- listening to your body. And, it is so Film Club strives to introduce in France: Best Director ing ability of our bodies to help us nice to have the “feel good energy” to lesser known, intriguing, en- (Guillaume Canet), Best balance our health. Joni Foster- make the most of your days! tertaining, and/or provoca- Actor (François Cluzet), Robison R.N., M.S., F.N.P. will dis- On Monday, Jan. 29, celebrate Na- tive international films to our Best Editing, and Best cuss and demonstrate ways to help tional Puzzle Day at the Springfield community celebrating film Music Written for a Film. us “tune in,” listen, and respond to Town Library. Puzzles will be avail- as an art medium as well as In Guillaume Canet’s the guidance system built in each able all day in the Flinn Room, and entertainment. Thanks to the delicious contemporary of us. in the evening there will be a special Weston Playhouse at Walker thriller “Tell No One” a It is of significant importance time for families to challenge them- Farm we will have use of husband is snared in a that each of us find our unique selves. their theatre complete with dark labyrinth when af- balance of well-being (feeling re- Solving puzzles benefits both state-of-the-art audio and vi- ter eight long years since sual system and comfortable his beloved wife’s hideous Joni Foster-Robinson. chairs! murder, the unexpected, PHOTO PROVIDED Beginning Friday, Jan. 26 at accidental discovery of 7 p.m., we will show our first two bodies near a doc- sides of the brain. Concentration, film in a series of four: “Tell tor’s estate stirs things up attention, planning, memory, and No One” in which intrigue is again in a long-forgotten patience are exercised while experi- the name of the game. buried case that nothing encing the relaxing benefits from a “Tell No One” is a 2006 is as it appears. type of meditation. While we won’t French thriller film directed Coben, the author, says have the world’s largest jigsaw puzzle by Guillaume Canet and he is a fan of “stories that of over 40,000 pieces at the library, based on the novel of the move you, that grab hold there will be puzzles for every age same name by Harlan Coben. of your heart and do not group to enjoy. Starring François Cluzet and let it go, and Canet has Come alone, with friends, or as a Kristen Scott-Thomas, this “Tell No One” to show on Jan. 26. gotten a film that does family and join the fun. film won four categories at STOCK PHOTO exactly that.” These events are free, accessible to Join us for this intrigu- people with disabilities, and open to ing film. RSVP to our the public. Please call the Springfield new email, westonvtfilm@gmail. National Puzzle Day. Town Library at 802-885-3108 for A NEW YEAR, A NEW YOU... com. PHOTO PROVIDED more information. $3900 $12900 $3900 FULL CLEANING RAMParts presents “Taming of the Shrew,” MOUTH EXAM & CLEANING X-RAYS & FULL MOUTH & EXAMS X-RAYS EXAM and Vincent Van Gogh For patients ages18 and over. For new patients or patients not seen in For children ages 2-17. BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - RAM- Expires 01/31/18 the last 12 months. 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Ticketing informa- open at 12:30 p.m. for a 1 p.m. tures great works such as “The Potato tation from specially invited guests tion is online at www.rampartstick- On Thursday, Jan. 25, Exhibi- Eaters,” “Sunflowers,” “Irises,” “Au- including curators, historians, and ets.com or available at the door with tion on Screen brings “Vincent Van tumn Blossoms,” “The Bedroom,” artists. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with cash/credit. Seating general admis- Gogh: A New Way of Seeing.” Made and many of his self-portraits. This screening at 7 p.m. sion. 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A color- activist Wendell Berry towns have grown to trust Gallery ful addition to at the VAULT to carry high quality the event is the arts and crafts. What many do not annual student CAVENDISH, Vt. - Caven- know is the VAULT is a 501(c)3 art show. Work dish Baptist Church is hosting a non-profit organization provid- by fifth grad- screening of the award-winning ing a downtown gallery and art- ers from Union Sundance documentary “Look & space through volunteer staffing, Street School See,” a powerful cinematic portrait in-kind services, and fund raising. were inspired by of Wendell Berry - farmer, activist, On Saturday, Feb. 3, at its 68 folk artist Karla and undoubtedly one of America’s Main Street home, the VAULT will Gerard’s patch- most significant living writers. The hold the eighth annual “Chocolate work land- film will be screened on Feb. 9 at Tasting” fundraiser from noon scapes. Spring- 7 p.m. at 2258 Main Street in Cav- to 4 p.m. to support VAULT pro- field High endish. grams. The public is invited and School students In 1965, Wendell Berry returned “donations are welcome.” Many are showing home to Henry County, where businesses will donate their a variety of he bought a small farmhouse and sweets. Daily Chocolate, Red work includ- began a life of farming, writing, Kite Candy, and Lake Champlain Participate in a chocolate tasting at the VAULT. ing portraits and teaching. This lifelong rela- Chocolates will present an abun- STOCK PHOTO and principles tionship with the land and com- dance of candy and bars to sample of design. For munity would come to form the with background music by flutist, A perennial favorite will be the more information, contact Gallery at core of his prolific writings. A half Kathi Byam. “Cookie Combo” boxes that can the VAULT at 802-885-7111 or gal- century later Henry County, like A new addition to the chocolate be filled with home baked cookies [email protected]. many rural communities across feast is Vicuna Candy, fresh from America, has become a place of two write-ups in Yankee Maga- quiet ideological struggle. In the A New Harvest with Wendell Berry. zine. Chefs from Heritage Deli span of a generation, the agrarian PHOTO BY GUY MENDES and Bakery, Inn at Weathersfield, virtues of simplicity, land stew- and Hartness House Inn will pre- ardship, sustainable farming, local and neighbors, all of whom are being the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. pare desserts and sweets especially economies, and rootedness to place deeply affected by the industrial and Director Dunn was awarded for the occasion. Tasters will be have been replaced by a capital-in- economic changes to their agrarian the IFC “Truer than Fiction” In- treated to chef-created delicacies tensive model of industrial agricul- way of life. “It’s a conversation that dependent Spirit award for her from Aroma Catering: A Taste of ture characterized by machine labor, is more urgent now than ever, as we previous film, “The Unforeseen,” Europe and the Mediterranean chemical fertilizers, soil erosion, find ourselves in a deeply divided na- which was also executive pro- and the Springfield Co-op. To and debt - all of which have frayed tion where urban consumers remain duced by Redford and Malick. It cleanse the Palate, Shaw’s super- the fabric of rural communities. so completely disconnected from premiered at the Sundance Film market provides grapes. Fresh wa- Writing from a long wooden desk the rural producers whose work Festival, and was broadcast on the ter is available. beneath a 40-paned window, Berry sustains their very lives,” says direc- Sundance Channel. has watched this struggle unfold, be- tor Laura Dunn. “Wendell shows us The screening is on Friday, Feb. coming one its most passionate and with extraordinary sensitivity, just 9 at 7 p.m. at the Cavendish Bap- eloquent voices in defense of agrar- what fidelity to a place and to one’s tist Church. Admission is free, ian life. own community can truly mean.” thanks to a grant from the Cav- Often called “a prophet for rural Robert Redford, Terrence Ma- endish Community Fund. Do- Do you have an America,” Berry has long been a lick, and Nick Offerman served as nations for refreshments will be voice for the communities that are producers on “Look & See,” which, accepted for the Cavendish Fire so often overlooked by the media. following its award-winning 2016 Dept. Emergency Shelter Initia- interest in your town? Filmmaker Laura Dunn skillfully premiere at the SXSW Film Festi- tive. weaves Berry’s poetic and prescient val, was retitled, updated to reflect For more information and to words with gorgeous cinematogra- the conversations that have emerged view the trailer, visit www.lookan- phy and the testimonies of his family since the election, and re-released at dseefilm.com. “Paper Clips” award-winning documentary film to show at the Rockingham Library

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - On Whitwell Middle School responded six million Jews and five million gyp- Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 5:30 p.m., to lessons about the Holocaust with sies, homosexuals, and other victims We are seeking the right “Paper Clips” an awarding-winning a promise to honor every lost soul by of the Holocaust), which stands per- documentary about the Holocaust collecting one paper clip for each in- manently in their schoolyard, is an will be shown at the Rockingham dividual exterminated by the Nazis. unforgettable lesson of how a com- candidate(s) to cover town Library. Despite the fact that they had previ- mitted group of children and educa- This moving and inspiring film ously been unaware of and unfamil- tors can make a difference. This pro- captures how students at Tennessee’s iar with the Holocaust, their dedi- gram is free and open to the public. cation was absolute. Their plan was For more information, call 802-463- simple but profound. The amazing 4270, visit www.rockinghamlibrary. selectboard meetings result, a memorial rail car filled with org, or stop by the library at 65 West- 11 million paper clips (representing minster St., Bellows Falls. Grafton, Londonderry and Weston

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WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM (802) 463-9944 4 Transport Park, Rockingham, VT 4B | January 24, 2018 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper outdoor news Celebrate the 6th annual Happenings at Okemo Grafton Winter Carnival Mountain Resort GRAFTON, Vt. - The night stay at the Graf- LUDLOW, Vt. – On Sunday, Jan. sixth annual Winter ton Inn. 28, is Women’s Alpine Adventures Carnival is scheduled Other scheduled Sunday Funday program for all for Feb. 3, 2018. We’re events include: ability levels. This one-day clinic counting down the days • A triathlon fun is designed exclusively for women until we can enjoy ski- race at 10 a.m. and led by some of the best female ing, snowshoeing, tub- • Sleigh rides from ski and snowboard coaches in the ing, and ice-skating. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. business. Their goal is to take skiing There will be a fee for • A wine and cheese and snowboarding women to the entry and for rentals. hike at 1 p.m. next level in any snow conditions Children under 5 are • Rossignol ski and and on any terrain. Participants free. Tickets are avail- boot demos from 10 quickly overcome fear, build self- able at the gate. a.m. to 2 p.m. confidence, and meet new friends There will be a triath- Plus, enjoy a bon- in a supportive and social environ- lon fun race at 10 a.m. fire and s’mores all ment. Registration fee includes in- with two age catego- day! An area for snow struction and lift access. ries: ages 7-12 and 13 sculpture building Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 is Okemo’s and older. Registration will be available if 62nd birthday. Celebrate with Oke- closes at 9:30 a.m. and Snow tube toward the finish line in the Triathlon Fun Race. snow conditions al- mo in the Clock Tower Base Lodge. there is an entry fee. The PHOTO PROVIDED low. The Winter Car- Sing “Happy Birthday” and enjoy a Challenger on Okemo Mountain Resort. race involves skiing a nival will take place piece of birthday cake. PHOTO PROVIDED loop in the meadow, getting a tube running to the finish. Prizes include at the Grafton Trails & Outdoor On Feb. 1-2 Okemo Women’s Al- and snowshoe to the top of the tub- a Grafton Trails & Outdoor Center Center at 783 Townshend Road in pine Adventures will host another Day. While some may look to an- Enjoy après ski revelry with a cold ing hill, tubing down the hill, and 2018/19 membership and an over- Grafton. program. This one is a two-day pro- other member of the marmot family, Woodchuck Cider in the Sitting Bull. gram for all ability levels designed Vermonters (aka woodchucks) turn Okemo Mountain Resort is located exclusively for women and led by to the woolly woodchuck to portend at 77 Okemo Ridge Rd in Ludlow, Vt. some of the best female ski and the length of winter. Attend Okemo’s For more information about events, Grants improve shooting ranges snowboard coaches in the business. version of the ceremonial emergence call 802-228-1600 or go to www. On Friday, Feb. 2 is Woodchuck with a special guest “woodchuck.” okemo.com. REGION - Vermont Fish & Wildlife the Shooting Range Improvement July 1, 2018. is offering shooting range improve- Grant Program seeks grant applica- Eligible projects include shoot- ment grants to create more access to tions from clubs and government ing range re-development, noise safe places to shoot. Developed to en- agencies involved in the operation abatement structures, safety berms, Discussions on baitfish regulations courage upgrades of shooting ranges of shooting ranges until 4:30 p.m. on shooting benches, overhead shel- to enhance their safety and operation, March 15. The grant period begins ters, and the construction or im- SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Ver- are affecting Vermont anglers and provement of access roads and mont Fish & Wildlife Department to hear their ideas on whether any parking lots. is hosting several public discus- changes are necessary. This will be Save Money. An estimated $80,000 in grant sion sessions on Vermont’s fishing a working session, with informa- Stay Warm. funds will be available this year. regulations. Department officials tion presented on the regulations, Learn More: These funds are derived through are hoping to engage anglers in followed by breakout groups where the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service a discussion and gather public people will have the opportunity to Wildlife Restoration Program, opinion on the state’s baitfish share their thoughts, ideas, and ex- Weatherize Springfield & Chester which is based on federal excise rules. periences.” FREE Kick-Off Event taxes on hunting and shooting Vermont’s most recent baitfish The first meeting will be held Thursday, January 25, 6 – 7:30 pm, equipment. Ranges that receive regulations were revised in 2012 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, one of these grants must provide by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Jan. 30 at the Springfield Middle First Congregational Church in Springfield at least 20 hours of public use per Board. Current regulations pro- Minnow. School Cafeteria, 15 Fairground Snow date: February 1 month when in operation and be hibit anglers from moving live fish STOCK PHOTO Road, Springfield, Vt. Additional open at reasonable times for hunter from one water body to another, meetings are expected to follow FREE ENTRY, FREE PIZZA , FREE LED LIGHTBULBS education courses. including minnows and other ing of department fisheries staff and in the Burlington area and in the For further information or to baitfish species. This helps reduce Board members, has been tasked Northeast Kingdom in February. Work with your town’s team of volunteers & contractors to download an application packet, the risk of spreading fish diseases with reviewing the baitfish regula- Reasonable accommodations for reduce your energy bills & make your home more comfortable visit www.vtfishandwildlife.com. and aquatic invasive species, and tions for potential changes. persons with disabilities are available Or, contact Daneil Pieterse at 802- prevents the introduction of fish “While the baitfish regulations upon request. Please include a de- Get Started: VitalCommunities.org/Weatherize 272-6923. species into new water bodies. have been successful at protecting scription of the accommodation you The Vermont Fish & Wildlife the health of Vermont’s wild fish will need. Individuals making such Department and Vermont Fish & populations, we hear a variety of requests must include their contact Wildlife Board began a compre- opinions from anglers on the regula- information. Please send an email hensive review of the state’s bait- tions,” said Adam Miller, Vermont’s to [email protected] or fish regulations in the summer of fish culture operations manager. “We call 802-828-1294 (direct voice) or pets of the week 2017. The review team, consist- want to know how these regulations 1-800-253-0191 (TTY).

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LUDLOW, Vt. – Okemo Valley Memorial Hall in Ascutney a.m. in the community center Monday, Jan. 29, from 6 – 9 soup), Caldo Verde (Portugese Discussion of all aspects of the TV offers “Train the Trainers” 10-11 a.m. Tuesday and room (under library) and sets MONDAY, JAN. 29 p.m., taught by acclaimed green Soup, sausage, kale poem. 802-463-2204. TFN workshops on fourth Thursdays Thursday: Cavendish Baptist up a still life. The sessions are PUTNEY, Vt. – Next Stage chef, Linda Stavely. Learn to and veggies), Caldeirada a at no cost, 6-7 p.m. at the Church 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. open to all and free of charge. Arts Project continues its make these six Spanish and Moda de Guincho (Portugese WEDNESDAYS- Okemo Valley TV studio, 37C Tuesday and Thursday: All that is needed is pen and fish chowder), Sopa de Ajo CAVENDISH, Vt. –From 5:45 Main St. in Ludlow. Everyone Andover Community Church paper. TFN (Spanish spicy garlic soup), to 6:45 p.m., there will be who wants to learn the “ticks 3 – 4 p.m. TFN Sopa al Cuarto de Hora a Tai Chi beginners’ class at and tricks” of TV-video SUNDAYS - (Spanish clam, shrimp, and DG Bodyworks, 7 Depot St. in production is welcome. Reserve SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The rice soup), and Caldo Gallego Cavendish/Proctorsville, Vt., a space at [email protected] or CLUBS Catamount Composite next to the Post Office at the call 802-228-8808. TFN Squadron of the Civil Air (Spanish bean, potato and MONDAYS – corner of Rte 131 and Depot Patrol meets at 3:30-6:30 An independent, family owned company since meat stew). The class will dine SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Springfield St. There is a monthly tuition CHESTER, Vt. – Meditation p.m. most Sundays at 1946 is accepting applications for together, wine and bread will Community Chorus rehearsals cost. To learn more about class with Liz Eaton takes place Squadron Headquarters, 13 be included. The classes are are on Monday evenings the classes, please contact on Thursday, 10:45-11:15 Airport Road, N. Springfield. Propane Service Technician & Propane Delivery Driver held at Next Stage’s recently at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Djemila at 802-490-0225, by a.m. at the Fullerton Inn, Main Membership is open to ages for both our Londonderry, VT and Hoosick Falls, NY office completely renovated state- Universalist Church on 21 email: djem.translator@gmail. Street, Chester. Learn simple 12 and up. Call Commander locations. of-the art commercial kitchen, Fairground Rd. Contact Terri at com or check for updates on yet profound meditation Capt. Tom Williams at 802- 15 Kimball Hill, in Putney. springfieldcommunitychorus@ If you are looking for a stable career Blue Flame Gas Co., Facebook: www.facebook. techniques for beginners (all 558-5571, Twilliams@vtcap. Registration is limited, tickets gmail.com or call Barbara com/gemstaichi/. TFN levels welcome). There is no org. TFN Inc is willing to train motivated people. available at nextstagearts.org. at 802-886-1777. www. Class B CDL with tank & HazMat endorsement preferred. fee for this class; donations CHESTER, Vt. - Liza Eaton, springfieldcommunitychorus. Must be physically fit, have mechanical abilities, able to work MONDAYS - are appreciated. For details, founder of Buddhaful Yoga, contact 802-875-2868, eaton. org. TFN with a team or independently. BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - The COMMUNITY will be offering a Gentle [email protected] or www. Wages commensurate with ability. Bellows Falls Area Senior TUESDAYS- Flow Kundalini Yoga class for buddhafulyoga.com. TFN MEALS Full time benefits include Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Center Knit and Stitch group LUDLOW, Vt. – Ludlow Rotary meets Mondays at 9 a.m. They beginners every Wednesday SATURDAYS- 401K. Paid Vacations, Personal time & Holidays. FRIDAYS- Club meets every Tuesday and can help you finish a project, 9:30-11 a.m. You will be CHESTER, Vt. – Gassetts SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Fridays, is hosted by DJ’s Restaurant, repair an item and even take encouraged to go at your Grange holds a buffet Apply by US Mail, Email or Call: 9-11 a.m. creative movement 146 Main St. from 12:15 on special projects. The group own pace and listen to your breakfast every month on the activities and playgroup held p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Enter via Blue Flame Gas Co., Inc | 5700 VT Route 100 | PO Box 280 | is happy to donate “Knitted body. Held at the Fullerton first Saturday at 8-9:30 a.m. in the gym of the Community side door opposite bank Londonderry, VT 05148 Knockers” to breast cancer Inn, on the Chester Green. For It consists of eggs, bacon, Center. All parents with young drive-through. Visit www. 802-824-8445 survivors. Stop by and ask for more information visit www. sausage, home fries, toast, children are welcome. Contact ludlowrotary.com or contact Betty for more information. buddhafulyoga.com or call pancakes (blueberry and Blue Flame Gas Co., Inc | 37 Elm Street | PO Box 67 | Parks and Recreation Dept. at club President, Tesha Buss at Call: 802-463-3907. TFN 802-875-2868. TFN plain), real maple syrup, juice, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090 802-885-2727. TFN [email protected]. TFN coffee, tea, and hot cocoa. 518-686-7378 THURSDAYS - TUESDAYS- THURSDAYS – All are welcome! Admission CHESTER, Vt. – Strength- WEEKLY – Email: [email protected] BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - River CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – The at the door. Hope to see you building chair yoga class with SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Come swim Voices Poetry meets every Charlestown Rotary Club meets there. We are located on Route Liz Eaton, 9:30-10:30 a.m., with a great group of adults at the Charlestown Town Hall 103N, just above junction Fullerton Inn, Main Street, in our masters swim group at at 6:30 p.m. on Summer Street. of 103 and Route 10. Any Chester. This is a strength the Edgar May Center. The For more information email questions, call Dave at 802- building yoga class in the group meets on Mondays at Health Care & Rehabilitation Services [email protected]. TFN 875-2637. TFN hatha tradition for anyone 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 of South Eastern Vermont a.m. The group is comprised looking to build bone density, RUTLAND, Vt. – Marble Valley WEEKDAYS- of a wide range of abilities A Community Mental Health Agency physical strength, flexibility and Duplicate Bridge Club meets BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The including new swimmers. Call endurance. Come as you are from 7-10:30 p.m. at the Bellows Falls Area Senior Serving Windham and Windsor Counties 802-885-2568 or visit www. and do what you can. Use a Godnick Center in Rutland, Vt. Center serves lunch 11:30 a.m. myreccenter.org. TFN chair, yoga mat, or both! Drop Snacks provided. Come join for - 12:15 p.m. Monday - Friday in anytime or purchase a few Hospital Diversion Program of HCRS and NFI VT REGION - Bone Builders to a fun evening. More info call to area seniors. The Senior classes at once. No experience combat osteoporosis. Free 802-228-6276. TFN Meals menu is available by necessary. For details, contact Program Coordinator and open to 55+. Call 802- calling 802-463-3907. The 802-875-2868, eaton. SATURDAYS – The Hospital Diversion Program of HCRS and NFI is looking for a full-time mental health 674-4547. Monday and Senior Center is located at 18 professional to join our clinical team working with adolescents and families experienc- [email protected] or www. MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – Still life Tuttle St. Wheelchair accessible ing a psychiatric crisis. The HCRS and NFI Hospital Diversion Program is a short-term, inpatient facility working with adolescents in psychiatric crisis. The program coordinator POSITION AVAILABLE SEVCA WEATHERIZATION IMMEDIATE is a multifaceted position to include: clinical case management, supervision of residential counselors, coordination of referrals, administrative responsibilities and program/building STAFF ACCOUNTANT OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING management. The ideal candidate will possess a master’s degree in counseling, social work VILLAGE OF LUDLOW, VERMONT POSITIONS: or a related field and have significant experience working with adolescents who have mental health and/or behavioral challenges. In addition, a candidate will be able to work well in LUDLOW ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR: Client intake, data entry/ crisis, be flexible and collaborative, function in a fast-paced environment, have the ability to database mgmt., reporting, manage application pipeline, navigate the system of care, and multi-task effectively. The Village of Ludlow Electric Light Department has an and other general admin. functions. Go to www.sevca.org/ immediate opening for a Staff Accountant. Responsibilities Employment for detailed job description. Shift Supervisor(s) include, but are not limited to, assisting the Controller with PRODUCTION COORDINATOR: Oversee daily crew The Hospital Diversion Program of HCRS and NFI VT are seeking two full-time Shift all aspects of the accounting operations, reporting and rec- production, schedule / supervise crews, track materials, Supervisors located in Brattleboro. The Hospital Diversion Program provides crisis stabi- onciliation with accuracy and attention to detail. Successful tools & inventory, enter labor / materials data, and other job lization, clinical consultation, individual treatment and discharge planning in a small, safe candidate must be a team player, be able to work inde- production tasks. Go to www.sevca.org/Employment for residential setting. Shift Supervisors provide supervision and support to youth, as well as pendently, possess excellent communication and analytical detailed job description. provide a sense of safety and security. Shift Supervisors are also responsible for: taking lead skills and ensure compliance with VT DOL requirements. in managing the overall tone of the milieu, for attending to administrative aspects of the Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with 3-5 years’ CREW TECHNICIAN: Install weatherization measures in program including the staff schedule, and for coordinating training for respite staff. Job re- experience is necessary. CPA license and knowledge of Har- homes under supervision of Crew Chiefs as instructed. Go quirements: Superior interpersonal skills and ability to function well in a team atmosphere ris ERP software is a plus. to www.sevca.org/Employment for detailed job description a must. Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field required. Experience working in and application form. residential treatment and/or with adolescents who have been impacted by trauma. This is a full-time, year-round position with a competitive wage and benefit package. Job offer will be contingent upon For Business Administrator & Production Coordinator jobs, send resume & cover letter by 2/3/18 to Wx Jobs, Awake Overnight Residential Specialist(s) successful completion of background checks. Please send SEVCA, 91 Buck Dr., Westminster, VT 05158 or email to The HCRS and NFI Hospital Diversion Program is hiring for Awake Overnight Residential cover letter and resume in confidence, along with three ref- [email protected]. For Crew Tech job, go to www.sevca. Specialists. Hospital Diversion is a short-term in-patient facility working with adolescents erences to James Pallotta, Controller, Village of Ludlow Elec- org/Employment or call 802-722-4575 or stop by above in psychiatric crisis in Brattleboro. This position provides supervision and support to the tric Light Department, 9 Pond Street, Ludlow, VT 05149. address for application form. EOE/AA Employer youth during the sleeping hours, completes client intakes after-hours and performs admin- The Village of Ludlow is an Equal Opportunity Employer. istrative duties. This is a great entry level position with opportunities to advance within the agency. The ideal candidate would have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, superior interpersonal skills, and experience working with adolescents struggling with emotional/ TOWN OF LUDLOW TOWN OF LUDLOW behavioral difficulties. These positions are 30 hours a week (Thursday, Friday and Saturday NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING overnights). NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing before the Development Review Board for A public hearing before the Development Review Board for Relief Awake Overnight Residential Specialist(s) the Village of Ludlow, Vermont, will be held on February the Village of Ludlow, Vermont, will be held on February HCRS and NFI are looking to hire Relief Awake Overnight Residential Specialists. These are 12, 2018 at 6:00 P.M., in the Ludlow Town Hall conference 12, 2018 at 6:00 P.M., in the Ludlow Town Hall conference part-time, per-diem positions that would help to cover three residential programs during room, to consider an Amendment to a Conditional Use room, to consider an Amendment for a Local Flood Haz- the overnight hours in Brattleboro. Our residential programs include short and long term Permit in the Village Residential Commercial District: ard Review in the Special Flood Hazard Area of the Village work with adolescents experiencing emotional and/or behavioral challenges. Responsibili- Residential Commercial District: ties include providing supervision and support to the youth during the sleeping hours and APPLICANT: REXBO Properties, Inc. performing administrative duties. This is a great entry level position with opportunities to PO Box 1578 APPLICANT: REXBO Properties, Inc. advance within the agency. The ideal candidate would have a bachelor’s degree in a related Greenfield, Massachusetts 01302 PO Box 1578 field, superior interpersonal skills, and experience working with adolescents struggling with PROPERTY LOCATION: 224 Main Street Greenfield, Massachusetts 01302 emotional/behavioral difficulties. Ludlow, Vermont 05149 PROPERTY LOCATION: 224 Main Street Parcel No. 220424.000 Ludlow, Vermont 05149 Residential Specialist(s) Parcel No. 220424.000 The HCRS and NFI Hospital Diversion Program is hiring for Day shift Residential Special- REASON FOR HEARING: Application to amend a Condi- ists. Hospital Diversion is a short-term in-patient facility working with adolescents in psy- tional Use Permit to redevelop an existing parcel to con- REASON FOR HEARING: Application to amend for a local chiatric crisis in Brattleboro. This position provides supervision and support to the youth struct a convenience store and gas station including new Flood Hazard Review to redevelop an existing parcel to during the day, completes client intakes and performs administrative duties. This is a great fuel dispensers, canopy, parking and interior circulation. construct a convenience store and gas station including new entry level position with opportunities to advance within the agency. The ideal candidate The project is in the Village Residential Commercial Dis- fuel dispensers, canopy, parking and interior circulation. The would have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, superior interpersonal skills, and expe- trict. project is in the Special Flood Hazard Area of the Village rience working with adolescents struggling with emotional/behavioral difficulties. These Residential Commercial District. positions are 40 hours a week. APPLICATION NUMBER: 204-02-CU; Amendment No. 2 APPLICATION NUMBER: 463-18-FHR HCRS is proud to offer one of the best benefits packages in the area. Our benefit package, The above application is available for inspection at the Lud- coupled with competitive salaries, allows us to attract and retain the best staff you may ever The above application is available for inspection at the Lud- low Municipal Offices. Persons wishing to participate may work with. The high caliber of our staff creates an environment of excellence; making HCRS low Municipal Offices. Persons wishing to participate may do so in person, be represented by an agent or an attorney, a great place to work and helping us make a positive difference in our community. do so in person, be represented by an agent or an attorney, or by writing the Board. Written communications about the or by writing the Board. Written communications about the application should be filed with the Board either prior to, or application should be filed with the Board either prior to, or Please send resume and letter of interest via our WEBSITE at www.hcrs.org, by fax to during, the hearing. during, the hearing. 802-886-4530, or by mail to: HCRS - Attn: Human Resources, 390 River Street, Springfield, VT 05156 Rosemary Goings Rosemary Goings Equal Opportunity Employer Board Clerk Board Clerk The Vermont Journal/The Shopper January 24, 2018 | 7B LEGAL NOTICES calendar WEDNESDAYS – featuring “Dunkirk.” The movie “Take Your Child to the Library open to all. TFN songs, crafts, and activities. ongoing event until Feb. 27, EVENTS CHARLESTOWN, N.H. - depicts how, in May 1940, Day” on Saturday, Feb. 3 at Rockingham Free Public Library on Tuesdays from 2 – 4 p.m. THURSDAY, JAN. 25 - Weekly bingo at the Germany advanced into 11 a.m. Dinoman will take us SPRINGFIELD, Vt.– Springfield 10:30-11:30 a.m. Contact Wilder Memorial Library is SPRINGFIELD, Vt - Vital Charlestown Memorial VFW France, trapping Allied troops on an adventure to the age of Town Library story time, 43 463-4270. TFN located in Weston, Vt. at 24 Communities is hosting a Post 8497, 365 Lovers Lane on the beaches of Dunkirk Dinosaurs! With magic, merry Main St., 10 a.m. Free and Lawrence Hill Rd. For more Weatherize Upper Valley Rd. Early Birds at 5 p.m., and captures the drama and mayhem, and magnificent open to the public with stories, WESTON, Vt. – Join us at information, call 802-824- kick off event on Thursday, Regular Games at 6:30 p.m. horrors of their evacuation. props, the audience is taken on songs, and activities for the the library for an informal 4307. Jan. 25 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Dinner will consist of Cassoulet, a trip throughout the Mesozoic youngest readers. For more gathering to work on knitting at the First Congregational THURSDAYS – Toad in the Hole, and other era. Brought to you by Friends information, call the library at projects or other handiwork. WEDNESDAYS – Church in Springfield for LUDLOW, Vt. – Gypsy Reel themed dishes that connect of the Springfield Town Library 802-885-3108. TFN Share with others, give and SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - What residents of Chester, Andover plays regularly at The Killarney, to the time and place of the and is free and open to the receive encouragement, do you think about creating ROCKINGHAM, Vt. - Crafts, and Springfield. Learn about in Ludlow. Music always movie. Open and free to the public. Please call Springfield and help solve problems. a machine -or contraption Stories and Play Time toddlers Weatherize Upper Valley. begins at 6:30 p.m. and public although donations are Town Library for more Rumor has it, there may or invention or device or and preschoolers. Enjoy stories, Meet your volunteer team continues until 8:30 p.m. or accepted and encouraged. information at 802-885-3108. even be chocolate. This is an apparatus - that uses a chain and your team’s three partner later (depending upon football Located at 573 Main St., contractors. Learn about schedule). Fine ale, good pub Cavendish. Call 226-7503 for MONDAYS – costs, benefits, financing, food, and great music in the more details. CHESTER, Vt – Children of all and incentives. Refreshments traditional Irish style. TFN ages are invited to join the provided. Free and open to THURSDAY, FEB. 1 – LEGO Club at the Whiting the public. Free pizza and LED GASSETTS, Vt. - Bingo will be CAVENDISH, Vt. – Sit & Knit at Library in Chester. We will light bulbs! Snow date is on held every Thursday night at Cavendish Fletcher Community provide the LEGOs and Thursday, Feb. 1, at 6 p.m. the Gassetts Grange. Starts at Library on Thursday evenings DUPLOs and you supply the Check VitalCommunities.org/ 6:30 p.m., doors open at 5 starting Feb. 1 from 5 – 7 p.m. imagination. The program Weatherize or call Sarah Brock p.m. Supper, raffle and 50/50 Sit and Knit or Crochet, or do is on Mondays from 3:30 to at 207-624-2012 tickets are on sale. Come and any fiber art of your choice. 4:30 p.m. Thanks to the Rotary join in. Call Donna at 802- Light snacks will be provided. Club of Chester for helping SATURDAY, FEB. 3 - 591-4290 or you can call the There is no charge. us with a generous donation CHESTER, Vt. – Gassetts hall at 802-875-1051. TFN for this program. For further Grange is holding a Square SATURDAY, FEB. 3 – information contact 802-875- Dance and Round on Saturday, SATURDAYS- BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – If you are 2277, www.whitinglibrary.org, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Gassetts BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Internet curious about exploring past or on Facebook. TFN Grange Hall. Everyone is and jazz jam Saturday at the life recall and the significance welcome. Come and swing Flat Iron Exchange, located in of your dreams, come join TUESDAYS – your partner or watch the the square. No cover charge, a free open discussion on CHARLESTOWN, N.H. - Story others swing theirs. We have just a tip jar to listen to some Saturday, Feb. 3, from 2 – 3 time for toddlers and Pre-K at refreshments on sale in our great jazz music. Enjoy a p.m. at Brooks Memorial the Silsby Free Library from kitchen and we have 50/50 coffee and relax. 5-7 p.m. TFN Library, 224 Main St, 10:30 a.m. Children and tickets on sale. Please come Brattleboro. A spiritual exercise parents are invited for stories, and join us for good music will be shared to actively tap songs and finger plays. Session and loads of fun, for a small FARMERS’ the wisdom your inner worlds includes playtime, an activity donation. For more information MARKETS through Soul Travel. All are and a story time. Free and call 802-875-2637, 802-591- welcome. Hosted by Eckankar, 4290, or 802-875-1051. FRIDAYS- a spiritual teaching that WESTON, Vt. – Weston provides simple exercises for TOWN OF WESTON BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – On Winter Farmer’s Market at people of all faiths, traditions, VERMONT Saturday, Feb. 3, at its 68 the Walker Farm Playhouse. and walks of life to develop Main Street home, the VAULT Friday hours are from 3 p.m. - and deepen a conscious and Invitation to Bid will hold the eighth annual 6:30 p.m. Your favorite dairy, practical relationship with eggs, cheese, meat and bread “Chocolate Tasting” fundraiser spirit. For more information go 2012 International Ford from noon to 4 p.m. to support vendors will be on hand as well to www.eckankar-vt.org or call F-550 Dump Truck VAULT programs. The public as prepared foods, artisans 800-772-9390. is invited and “donations are and crafts people. Come and Bids must be submitted welcome.” Many businesses support by purchasing local SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Please join by 12:00 PM February will donate their sweets. and fresh! Lots of fun and real Dinoman at the Springfield 12, 2018 Daily Chocolate, Red Kite close to home. Shop and enjoy Town Library to celebrate Candy, and Lake Champlain local! Chocolates will present an abundance of candy and bars to sample with background LIBRARIES ADVERTISEMENTS music by flutist, Kathi Byam. SUNDAY, JAN. 28 – For more information, contact CAVENDISH, Vt. – Cavendish PLEASE NOTE! Gallery at the VAULT at 802- Fletcher Community Library 885-7111 or galleryvault@ will host “Dinner and a Movie” ALL ADVERTISEMENTS: vermontel.net. on Sunday, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. BOX/DISPLAY ADS, CLASSIFIEDS, REAL ESTATE, AUTOMOTIVE, DINING, HOSPITALITY, ETCETERA TOWN OF ROCKINGHAM/BELLOWS FALLS SHOULD BE SENT TO [email protected] VILLAGE CORP. MANAGER SEARCH COMMITTEE Advertisements that are not sent to The Town of Rockingham Selectboard and the Bellows Falls Shawntae at [email protected] Village Corporation Board of Trustees is forming a Manager are NOT guarenteed to be published Search Committee to develop a job description and hiring process for the next Municipal Manager. Any Rockingham/ The Deadline for ALL Advertisement Bellows Falls resident interested in serving on this committee Reservations is Friday by 12 noon, is asked to forward a letter of interest to Municipal Manager Approvals by 5 pm for the following Search Committee, c/o Kerry Bennett, P.O. Box 370, Bellows Wednesday Publication Falls, VT 05101, or email to [email protected] by 3:00 p.m. on January 30, 2018.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) It should be easier to assess the facts you’ll need to make an important decision. But don’t commit if you still have doubts. There could be more you need to know. SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem- ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You ber 21) Your excitement level remains might feel bolder as each new suc- high as you continue working on that cess falls into place. But caution is new project. Expect some setbacks. still advised through the end of the But on the whole, all will move pretty week. Until then, a step-by-step much on schedule. approach is best. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) That December 21) It might be wise to be cooperation you request could come at more prudent with expenses right now. too high a price. Since few can beat the But your financial situation should Bovine at being clever and resource- soon clear up, and you could be back ful, why not see what you can do on shopping, happily as ever. your own? CAPRICORN (December 22 to GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) January 19) You might prefer sticking Aspects favor a quieter time spent with your current schedule. But some getting closer to the people who are newly emerging information could especially important to you. There’s persuade you to consider a change. always much more to learn and appre- Keep an open mind. ciate about each other. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru- concerned Crab will act to resolve ary 18) You might want to reject a sug- workplace misunderstandings before gested change. But it could be wise to they get out of hand and cause go with the flow, at least for a while. more-serious problems. Co-workers You can always return to your first rally to support your efforts. plan if you like. LEO (July 23 to August 22) What PISCES (February 19 to March 20) the Big Cat might see as a disturbing You’re bolstered by both the practi- act of disloyalty might just be a failure cal and poetic sides of your nature as of communication on both sides. Take you maneuver through some unsettled time for mediation rather than con- emotional situations. Things ease up frontation. by week’s end. VIRGO (August 23 to September BORN THIS WEEK: People reach 22) Be more patient with those who out to your generosity and wisdom, seem unwilling to accept your version and consider you a treasured and trust- of what’s right. The fact is, there’s a lot ed friend. more to learn on all sides of this issue. © 2018 King Features Syndicate, Inc. TAKE A BREAK! TAKE 8B | January 24, 2018 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper calendar AUTOMOTIVE will end on Feb. 14. Geared check, 802-824-4307. TFN St., Bellows Falls, 10 a.m. – 7 register for programs. TFN every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.- approaches; we encourage LIBRARIES for youth grades 6 and up! p.m. on Monday, Tuesday & 12:30 p.m. when genealogy all voters and residents of CONT. Call Michelle at the library BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 5:30 WINDSOR, Vt. - Preschool enthusiast Wayne Blanchard Ludlow to inform themselves for more information and Rockingham Library hosts p.m. on Thursday & Friday and and Toddler Storytime every takes you on a quest to on the issues by attending WEDNESDAYS CONT.- to sign up: 802-885-3108. a series of six films by and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday. Wednesday from 10:30- discover your family roots. If the informational meeting on reaction to accomplish a It’s Complicated (but Simple) about women for everyone, 11:30 a.m. Windsor Public you own a laptop, please bring Monday, Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. at very simple task in a very is funded by Friends of the sponsored by the Women’s LUDLOW, Vt. – Weekly toddler Library, 43 State Street. Each it along. Many free databases Ludlow Town Hall. This meeting complicated manner? Former Springfield Town Library, and is Freedom Center on the second and pre-school story time week features a theme, music are available at the library. is hosted by the Ludlow Springfield High School physics free and open to the public! Wednesday of each month with a weekly theme, music, stories and a craft. www. Beginners and seasoned Elementary School Board. teacher and energy educator through February. These events and activity. 10:30-11:30 windsorlibrary.org. 802-674- genealogists are welcome. Julian Leon will guide us in WESTON, Vt. - Come and are free and open to the a.m. at the Fletcher Memorial 2556. TFN Free and open to the public. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31 building this machine! This enjoy a story hour with friends public. For more information, Library. Best suited for ages For details, call 802-463- SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Meeting THURSDAYS- program starts Wednesday, at the Wilder Memorial Library, go to rockinghamlibrary.org, 5 and younger. Call Sacha 4270, email programming@ of Union/Park Neighborhood BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Join Jan. 24 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Lawrence Hill Road in Weston! call 802-463-4270 or stop by at 802-228-3517 or email rockinghamlibrary.org or go to Association on Wednesday the genealogy group at Springfield Town Library, 43 11 a.m. - noon. Call ahead to the library at 65 Westminster [email protected] to www.rockinghamlibrary.org. Jan. 31 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Rockingham Free Public Library Main St., Springfield, Vt. It TFN at Union Street School in Springfield. FRIDAYS- View our Complete Inventory of CHESTER, Vt. – Story time at THURSDAY, FEB. 1- Whiting Library from 10:30- LUDLOW, Vt. - As the re- 11:30 a.m. Come and listen to vote on Ludlow, Mount Holly a story every Friday with your unified school district merger New & Used Cars & Trucks at www.BensonsChevy.com children. Call 802-875-2277. approaches; we encourage TFN all voters and residents of Ludlow to inform themselves BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - on the issues by attending 2018 CHEVY COLORADO 2018 CHEVY CRUZE 2018 CHEVY SILVERADO Minecraft Club at the the informational meeting on CREW CAB, 4X4, Z-71 OFF ROAD PACKAGE LT PACKAGE DOUBLE CAB, 4X4 Rockingham Free Public Thursday, Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. at Library every Friday from 3:30 Ludlow Town Hall. This meeting MSRP $37,135 MSRP $22,325 MSRP $43,480 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. A limited is hosted by the Black River $1,419 DUE AT DELIVERY $2,239 DUE AT DELIVERY $4,399 DUE AT DELIVERY number of library computers Independent School Committee. LEASE FOR 39 MONTHS LEASE FOR 39 MONTHS LEASE FOR 39 MONTHS are available. Registration is recommended if you will need SALE PRICE SALE PRICE SALE PRICE to use a library computer. If SUPPORT you are joining the club with your own laptop and Minecraft GROUPS $329/MONTH* $189/MONTH* $229/MONTH* account, you do not need to MONDAYS– sign up. TFN SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - NAMI Vermont Connection Recovery 2014 BUICK REGAL GS 2018 CHEVY SILVERADO 2015 TOYOTA RAV4 BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Bellows Support Group is a mental Falls Area Senior Center Book illness support group. It CREW CAB, 4X4 AWD, LE PACKAGE, ONLY 18,000 MILES AWD, 2.0 LITER TURBO, SUN ROOF, Club, in partnership with provides a forum to share FULLY LOADED the Rockingham Free Public MSRP $46,070 STOCK #1586 experiences and learn about Library, 65 Westminster St., STOCK #1477 $3,459 DUE AT DELIVERY opportunities and challenges LEASE FOR 39 MONTHS meets on the first Friday of regardless of diagnostics. every month at 9 a.m. Call the HCRS, CRT Room, 390 River senior center at 802-463-3907 St. Meets from 1-2 p.m. Info: SALE PRICE SALE PRICE SALE PRICE or the library at 802-463- 800-639-6480, www.namivt. 4270 for details. TFN org. /MONTH $18,995 $17,995 $339 * SATURDAYS- WEDNESDAYS – ALSTEAD, N.H. - Stop by the LONDONDERRY, Vt. - Weekly Shedd-Porter Memorial Library clean and sober 12-Step 2014 CHEVY SUBURBAN 2005 GMC 2500 REG CAB 2015 GMC ACADIA DENALI for cinnamon buns the last Meeting. 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The library is at 3 Main Depression Support Group SALE PRICE SALE PRICE SALE PRICE St., Alstead. meets on the fourth Wednesday at Turning Point Recovery $31,995 $6,995 $30,995 Center (Handicapped- MEETINGS accessible), 7 Morgan MONDAY, JAN. 29 - Street at 6:30 p.m. Support, LUDLOW, Vt. - As the re- empathy, sharing, education, 2016 CHEVY TRAX 2014 KIA SOUL vote on Ludlow, Mount Holly confidentiality, peer-led. 2017 CHEVY CRUZE AWD, LS Package, Only 4,000 Miles 4 Cylinder, 5 Speed, One Owner, Only 56,000 Miles 2009 CHEVY 3500 HD Contact TwinStateDSG@gmail. LT Package, Dark Grey, Only 9,000 Miles unified school district merger REGULAR CAB com or 641-715-3900 (ext. SALE PRICE $17,995 SALE PRICE $8,995 SALE PRICE $14,495 4x4, 8 Foot Box, PW, PDL 650055#). 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Call Diana 2014 CHEVY CRUZE SALE PRICE $8,995 Slade at 802-289-1982. TFN 2015 CHEVY 2500 EXPRESS LT Package, Auto, One Owner, Only 15,000 Miles 2017 NISSAN FRONTIER 12 PASSENGER VAN WAS $12,995 NOW $11,995 4 DOOR CREW CAB V8, Fully Loaded 2007 CHEVY IMPALA 4x4, Fully Loaded, Only 7,000 Miles LT Package, Sun Roof, Only 69,000 Miles SALE PRICE $16,995 2013 CHEVY MALIBU ECO WAS $26,995 NOW $24,995 Auto, Fully Loaded SALE PRICE $6,995 2015 FORD F -150 SALE PRICE $8,995 2007 CHEVY IMPALA 2017 NISSAN MURANO S SUPER CREW CAB LS Sedan, V6, Auto, Fully Loaded AWD, Only 3,000 Miles, Brand New 4x4, Fully Loaded, One Owner 2012 TOYOTA SIENNA LE VAN SALE PRICE $4,295 SALE PRICE $25,995 WAS $29,995 NOW $28,995 AWD, V6, Auto, Only 55,000 Miles SALE PRICE $13,995 2016 BUICK ENCORE 2015 CHEVY 2500 HD 2005 DODGE RAM 1500 AWD, PW, PDL, Tilt Wheel, One Owner REGULAR CAB EXTENDED CAB 2011 HONDA PILOT 4x4, Short Box SALE PRICE $15,995 4x4, Duramax Diesel, LT Package, One Owner, Only 44,000 Miles EXL Package, AWD, Leather, Sun Roof, One Owner SALE PRICE $6,995 DURAMAX DIESEL WAS $16,995 NOW $15,995 2016 CHEVY 2500 HD WESTMINSTER AUTO 2011 NISSAN ROGUE 2005 GMC 2500 REG CAB WESTMINSTER AUTO DOUBLE CAB, DURAMAX DIESEL 2015 CHEVY G-30 HIGH CUBE 4x4, w/ Fisher Plow Financing 12 ft Box, Extra Clean, One Owner S Model, AWD Available 4x4, LT Package, Only 400 Miles WEEKLY SPECIALS low as 2.99%as SALE PRICE $6,995 SALE PRICE $50,995 WAS $26,995 NOW $25,995 SALE PRICE $8,995 2015 NISSAN ALTIMA 4 Cylinder, Auto, FWD, ABS, A/C, PW, PDL, 2014 FORD F-450 2011 NISSAN FRONTIER 2001 CHEVY CORVETTE PS, Cruise Control, CD Player, 2016 NISSAN ROGUE Anti-Theft System, Bluetooth Wireless, AWD, Auto, PW, PDL, Tilt Wheel, Only 7,000 Miles 4 DOOR CREW CAB CONVERTIBLE 4X4 RACK DUMP BODY Keyless Entry & Start, Steel Wheels with Plow, V10 Gas Engine, One Owner 4x4, SL Package, Sun Roof, Leather Interior, Extra Clean 6 Speed, Fully Loaded, Only 26,000 Miles WAS $19,995 NOW $18,995 ONLY 48,000 MILES SALE PRICE $11,995 SALE PRICE $20,995 $15,495

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