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Support your Graduates - See Page 10B ECRWSS VT Open Studio PRSRT STD Honor Memorial Day US Postage Weekend PAID Permit #2 We will be Closed Monday, May 28 May 26 & 27, 2018 North Haverhill, NH See our EARLY DEADLINES below POSTAL CUSTOMER FREE Independently Owned & Locally Operated THE MAY 23,Vermont 2018 | WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM JournaVOLUME 18, ISSUEl 21 BR Pops Concert celebrates school history BY AIYANA FORTIN class of 1940, as well as of the faculty with 25 years, Mike Tuomisto, a hire only senior in the music depart- Honor Memorial Day The Vermont Journal and staff that were working when the in 1995 with 23 years, Deb Harrison, a ment who will be graduating this school opened. The chorus performed hire in 1998 with 20 years, and Carroll year. LUDLOW, Vt. - Katie Herrle, music an arrangement of “Over the Rain- Adams, a hire in 1999 with 19 years. This concert was inspired by Ka- we will never forget director of the band and chorus en- bow” by Teena Chin, adapted from The band performed “Viva la Vida,” tie Herrle’s desire to “celebrate Black sembles at Black River Middle/High “The Wizard of Oz,” with alto soloist by Coldplay, for the millennial decade, River’s history and to honor all of School, took an unorthodox approach Christina LeTourneau. The chorus was and recognized Anne Gardner for 18 the faculty and staff members who to this year’s Pops Concert. The band accompanied by Diane Chartrand on years, Mike McNamara for 18 years, have dedicated their lives to mak- and chorus together performed a the piano. John Bannon for 17 years, Vera Con- ing it such a wonderful school. Al- piece from every decade since Black For the 1940s the band played “In the roy for 17 years, Fern Melvin for 17 though this is only my third year at River’s first year of operation in 1939 Mood” by Joe Garland, an upbeat tune years, Matt Pincus for 16 years, Patty BR,” Herrle states, “we have many to present, alongside a slideshow that that made the audience dance in their Rumrill for 16 years, Chet Gates for 14 staff members who have spent 20, honored past and current students seats. For the 1950s, the band also per- years, Faye Larson for 13 years, Lisa 30, or even 40 years educating the and alumni for their contributions to formed “Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Patch for 13 years, Toby Milne for 12 Ludlow community, and I wanted CTES block party for the community, showing the impor- Berry. For the 1970s, the chorus per- years, Denise Dean for 12 years, David to give them an opportunity to re- tant role the school has played in our formed an arrangement of “Yesterday/ DeSchamp for 12 years, Jen Grycel for flect and feel appreciated for all George community and in shaping future gen- Michelle,” written by John Lennon and 12 years, Heather Miele for 11 years, they have contributed. I wanted to erations. In addition to the BRHSMS Paul McCartney, with baritone soloist and Ted Gaine for nine years. remind our veteran teachers of how concert, the high school, middle Xzavior Fitzwater. The chorus brought our trip down many lives they’ve touched over the Thomson school, and elementary school stu- The 1970s were represented by Stevie memory lane to the present with years, and to give our current stu- dents showcased their artwork at the Wonder’s “Superstition,” performed by “Firework” by Katy Perry, recognizing dents a celebration of Black River CAVENDISH, Vt. – Cavendish art show, and the winners were chosen the band, and Joe Gurdak was recog- Kristin Veysey for seven years, Suzette that they can take with them.” Town Elementary School will host for a quilt raffle to benefit the Maryann nized as a hire in 1978 and for 40 years Cyr for five years, Kevin MacDougal Herrle would like to thank: Mike a block party honoring Principal Farley Gagner and the Frank Dressler of commitment to the Ludlow com- for five years, Darlene Remy for five Tuomisto, Chet Gates, Mike McNa- George O. Thomson Friday, June scholarship funds. munity. years, Jillian Getman for three years, mara, and Terry King for all of their 22 on the Proctorsville Green The art show showcased fantas- The 1980s were accompanied by Katie Herrle for three years, Victor help with lighting, microphones, from 6 to 8 p.m. This will be a tic clay monsters made by the LES Michael Jackson’s “We Are the World,” Cucullo for two years, John Davis for moving equipment, and seating set- potluck dinner so please bring 4th grade, as well as paintings, draw- with soloists Karissa Trzesiara, Johnna two years, Cindy Wubbenhorst for up; James Ahonen for help with the a dish to share. Enjoy live music ings, watercolor, and crayola artwork Turin, Ayla Price, Jazmin Beam, Greta two years, Trish Rafter for two years, AV equipment; and Okemo Valley provided by Gowan Brae – Bob made by the elementary students. The Fairbanks, Christina LeTourneau, Rai d’Honore for two years, Mellany TV Studio for recording and pro- Naess’s Celtic music ensemble – and Davis Brothers Garage Band middle school displayed their creative Elizabeth Cavoto, Sadie Kobak, Xza- Harrington for her first year, Ashley ducing the performance, which will featuring Mark Huntley. Come drawings, watercolor, and sharpie art- vior Fitzwater, Natasha Fortin, Orion Billings for her first year, Greg Eddy be available on their website. Her- rain or shine to wish George well work. The high school displayed realis- Corwin, and Lea Collado. Marcia Doc- for his first year, Terry King for his first rle would also like to thank Marcia on his retirement. tic paintings and drawings of wildlife, kum was recognized as a hire in 1984 year, Jessica Russ for her first year, and Dockum for all of her positivity, famous celebrities, nature, and other and for 34 years, and James O’Neil as a Yannick Oney for her first year. support, her help decorating and PHOTO PROVIDED complex designs that exhibit their ar- hire in 1988 and for 30 years. The chorus concluded with a perfor- advertising; Karen Trimboli, John tistic eye and creativity. The band performed “Smells Like mance of the Black River School song, Davis, and the Black River faculty The BR Pops Concert was a trip Teen Spirit,” originally recorded by after which they invited everyone to and staff, for helping to gather in- down memory lane, beginning in 1939 Nirvana, and the 1990s recognized join and sing together, and concluded formation about the school’s history when the building opened and includ- Karen Trimboli, a hire in 1992 with the concert with many thanks, and Happy ing pictures of the first graduating 26 years, Colin McKaig, a hire in 1993 a recognition of Sonya Sheehan, the See BRHS on Page 3A retirement, Chester explores converting historical Kathy firehouse into museum Martens BY PATRICK ADRIAN registry, which would expand the fire- semite had been maintained by the CHESTER, Vt. – Come join us to honor house’s access to additional grants. Chester Historical Society - a sepa- and celebrate Kathy’s retirement The Vermont Journal after 42 years of teaching with an The Select Board would need to of- rate organization from the Histori- ice cream social. All are welcome CHESTER, Vt. – With the town still ficially decide to utilize the firehouse cal Preservation Committee, which to attend June 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. determining future uses for the Yo- as a museum before any fundraising formed in 2016. Historical Society at the Chester-Andover Elementary semite firehouse building, the Chester could occur. The Select Board said President Ron Patch said that the School. Historic Preservation Committee has that decision will hinge upon addi- historical society has cared for the PHOTO PROVIDED proposed turning the building into a tional property assessments, a com- property since 1976 and should be historical firefighting museum. munity study, and an action plan. recognized for the firehouse’s good Lillian Willis and members of the The most recent building assess- condition. During that time, the Historic Preservation Committee ment was completed in 2015. Overall society secured a $35,000 Michael presented its idea to the town Select the building has been found in good Leonard Grant for the building’s Board at its regular business meeting condition and well maintained, apart restoration and spent $25,000 of Rotary Interact Club’s last Wednesday, May 16. from structural supports along the the society’s own funds to keep the “We have the [collection] for a mu- riverbank. According to Town Man- building insured. seum, we have the major vehicles,” ager David Pisha, engineers said that Patch said that a couple of years service trip to Nicaragua Willis told the audience. “The ques- the support pillars were originally ago, the society sought to trans- tion is how do we renovate it and installed incorrectly. The town plans Historical Yosimite Firehouse. fer the firehouse’s ownership due CHESTER, Vt. - Nine local high the school. Jane Mirandotte - direc- make it into a museum, if that’s what to complete that structural renova- PHOTO BY PATRICK ADRIAN to the annual insurance cost. The school members of the Chester Ro- tor of the Alice Hodgson Libraries the town desires.” tion regardless of its decision for the group eventually decided to give tary Interact Club at Green Moun- for All Foundation, a Rotarian and There are currently few such mu- building’s use. However, the flood evaluation may the firehouse to the town. It was tain Union High School spent a resident of Nicaragua for nearly seums in the surrounding region, and Two critical property assessments pose obstacles for museum park- then learned that the society never the 2018 February break in Nica- 50 years - coordinated the service the only exceptions are located far remain before considering feasibil- ing.