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MARCH 28, 2018 | WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM VOLUME 18, ISSUE 13 Maple Open House weekend GMUSD vision committee BY RON PATCH is sure to increase with the warm weather predicted for The Vermont Journal & The Shopper looks back to Act 46 promises this week. WEATHERSFIELD, Vt. - Saturday The next stop was Willis BY SHARON HUNTLEY bullet points in the Act 46 study com- their concern, “If we add foreign lan- and Sunday, March 24 and 25 was Wood’s on the Weathersfield The Vermont Journal mittee report that was completed in guage, what is being taken away?” A Vermont Maple Open House Week- Center Road. Wood’s opera- March of 2017. In reviewing the goals discuss ensued that suggested other end. Around the state of Vermont, tion was an interesting mix CAVENDISH, Vt. – The Green outlined for the TRSU in the docu- options might be implemented such sugarhouses were open to the public. of old and new technologies. Mountain Unified School Dis- ment, CTES Principal George Thom- as a longer school day, teachers stag- Maple producers were very friendly Willis uses reverse osmosis, trict vision committee met for son began to outline some efficiencies gering their schedule, and eliminat- and happy to explain their processes a process where water mol- the first time on Monday, March that had been achieved including a ing homework as a result. McBride with the public. ecules are extracted, creating 26 to begin the process of revis- common master contract, group pur- praised Mahusky for leading the dis- This reporter, with Danny Clem- a more sugary concentrated ing the GMUSD school budget chasing efficiencies, after school pro- cussion by looking at “outside of the ons, travelled around Vermont this sap. Sap directly from the that was rejected by voters earlier grams for all schools, collaboration box thinking.” past weekend. On the Bowen Hill tree has a sugar content of this month. The vision commit- for professional development, teacher The board discussed other ideas for Road, just out of Weathersfield Bow, about 2 percent. With Wil- tee is comprised of five GMUSD mentoring, and a shared data man- improving educational opportuni- we found the Dana Brothers sugar- lis’s reverse osmosis, he has board members; the principals agement system. ties for students including language ing operation. Alden Dana was there Alden Dana standing in front of his depleting a sugar content anywhere from Chester Andover Elementary As the board began to hone in on the immersion program, more online to greet visitors. Dana’s evaporator is woodpile that feeds the woodfired arch. from 6 to as much as 8 per- School, Cavendish Town Elemen- specifics of what had been outlined in classes, more AP class offerings, more a wood fired arch. Dana doesn’t use PHOTO BY RON PATCH cent. tary School, and Green Mountain the document and specifically turned music and drama offerings, as well as reverse osmosis. While they do use What this increased sugar Union High School; TRSU Super- their attention to the final list, which a new concept called a J-Term, a 2-4 plastic lines instead of the old fashion some time and wearing a woolen concentrate accomplishes is amaz- intendent Meg Powden; and TRSU outlined what the educational im- week span during which students im- buckets, pumps are not used. All of jacket. Much later that evening the ing. The concentrate will boil Curriculum Director Michael Ep- provements would result in the merg- merse themselves in a hands-on, non- the sap is gravity fed to holding tanks aroma of the steam was still present down to maple syrup a lot sooner polito. It was formed specifically to er, Cavendish board member Doug traditional single subject. Requiring located around the area. on my jacket. that straight 2 percent sap. This address one of the key criticisms McBride summed it up, “We have a volunteer hours as a graduation re- At least once a day when the sap is Normally, February is not a great way much less fuel is used and the by community members that the real problem where there seems to quirement was also discussed as long running well, the Danas’ drive their month for producing maple syrup. boiling time dramatically short- budget did not reflect the promises have been lots of promises made, but as there was “a learning aspect to their truck to the holding tanks and trans- March is traditionally a much bet- ened. Willis also has a wood-fired made by the Act 46 study com- not much has been achieved.” service.” fer the sap to a tank on the truck. The ter month. Dana said he normally arch but uses much less firewood mittee back when merging of the Attention turned specifically to one Board member Kate Lamphere truck then delivers the sap to the sug- produces about a hundred gallons of than Dana because of his reverse TRSU was first considered. item mentioned for the elementary kept returning to the need to priori- arhouse. syrup in February. This February, he osmosis. The vision committee’s task is to schools, which read, “Assure foreign tizing goals. She requested that they Approaching Danas’ sugarhouse, produced 300 gallons. You will re- When Willis’s syrup is almost revisit those earlier goals and make languages in all elementary schools.” look at the data that they already have the first thing you noticed was the member the warm February we had. ready, it is sent to a smaller evapo- sure they are reflected in the retool The lack of a foreign language teacher and “see a presentation rooted in re- billowing steam exiting the top of Cold nights and warm, sunny days rator that is fired by propane. Here of the budget that is put before the had been a criticism heard at many of search to help guide us” to develop the sugarhouse through a stainless are needed for the sap to run well and the syrup is finished and then fil- community for a revote. the budget meetings leading up to the which programs to pursue. steel stack. Upon entering the sugar- such was February. tered. Filtering was a process I Newly elected board chair Mari- vote. Discussion turned to determining house was the delightful aroma of the As of March 24, Dana had produced lyn Mahusky began leading the Thomson responded that he had sap evaporating. I was there for quite a total of 500 gallons. That number See MAPLE on Page 2A group through some of the key heard from CTES teachers who voiced See GMUSD on Page 2A Chester reviews EMS and garage infrastructure BY LYZA DANGER GARDNER the feasibility-study phase toward a warned, minutes kept, and the public The board expressed approval for The Vermont Journal design phase. Veliz explained that is welcome. This will help with trans- the proposed siting for a new so- the “primary function [of the study] parency, to “keep it all out there,” as lar farm on Eddy Road after several CHESTER, Vt. - The Chester Se- was demonstrating that there is ample Board Chair Arne Jonynas described board members were able to tour the lect Board meeting on the evening space” on the property that emerged it. The goal of the committee is to suc- area. “Being there myself, I thought of March 21 included discussions as the most promising - the site of the cessfully move the project toward the it was a great site for it,” said Jony- and decisions about the future of current town garage. “The actual con- design phase. nas, explaining that the site is located the town’s EMS and town garage in- figuration is going to be whatever the Two area publications, the Ver- in “an old gravel pit that’s not doing frastructure, its tree canopy man- design team and the town decide on.” mont Journal and The Message for much of anything else right now.” The agement program, a proposed solar The board formed an EMS Building the Week, each submitted bids to be board passed a motion to draft and farm, and its newspaper of record. Committee to tackle questions and considered for the town’s official pa- sign a letter requesting preferred-site The Board also appointed members challenges with the process such as per of record. Donna Allen from The status for the project. to the Planning Commission and De- can upright supports from the town’s Message emphasized that she felt the Also during the meeting, Scott velopment Review Boards. current garage be retained as part of paper had done a good job over the Wunderle gave a presentation on the The EMS feasibility study, which future structures, and how can con- past year as the current paper of re- town’s Canopy Management Plan, analyzes several candidate properties struction proceed without disrupting cord, while Robert Miller of the Ver- with maps and visualizations of a March for our Lives for EMS infrastructure improvement, vital public-safety operations? The mont Journal cited a significantly re- more tree-filled future for the com- has been completed. Claudio Veliz committee is composed of the town’s designed website, free web placement munity. Naomi Johnson was appoint- LUDLOW, Vt. - Black River students would like to thank everyone who sup- and Robert Bucham were present to three department heads, Town Man- of legal notices, and a late deadline as ed to the Planning Commission for a ported their trip to Washington, D.C. for the March for Our Lives protest take questions from the board and ager David Pisha, and Select Board reasons to switch away from The Mes- 3-year term; Carla Westine and Gary this weekend. The students organized and implemented a whirlwind trip town residents. member Dan Whalen. sage. The board approved a motion to Coger were each appointed to 3-year down to the nation’s capitol to join a million others who marched to bring Much of the discussion centered on The EMS Building Committee will designate The Vermont Journal as the terms on the Development Review awareness to gun violence in our schools and in our communities, and to the logistics as the project moves from be a public body - meetings must be paper of record. Board. demand change from our legislators. The students were also welcomed to the city by Senator Leahy, who hosted a reception for Vermonters who made the trip. This was an incredible experience that was only able to happen because of the generosity and support of our community. Residents discuss the future of Ludlow PHOTO PROVIDED BY THOMAS FOSTER IV isn’t a page-turner, and we want to put or dog parks,” he said. discussed was the sustainability of The Vermont Journal it in layperson terms.” The current Ken Tedford suggested that remov- Ludlow. Richard Dunseith brought document for Ludlow is 130 pages ing telephone poles could help beau- up the likelihood of the proposed LUDLOW, Vt. - The Ludlow Plan- long, and the Planning Commission tify the town. “It’s clustered with tele- changes. “I feel like we are playing CORRECTION ning Commission held a meeting at had received complaints about its phone wires and poles,” he pointed the Sim’s City game. Without an in- In the “Mt. Ludlow Helicopter Landing Zone failed emergency use” the town office on March 20, 2018 complexity. out. Other suggestions included the creased tax base, we won’t be able to story in the March 21, 2018 edition of the Vermont Journal, the article to begin discussion on potential As the debate continued, residents promotion of community events such afford bike paths.” He added, “With- and photo provided to us presented a misrepresentation of what oc- changes to the town plan. The con- voiced their concerns and suggestions as the annual Penny Sale or hosting out the mountain, this town is not curred on March 12, 2018. ference room was soon teeming with for the new plan. Many spoke of their national events. Ludlow Ambulance Service had activated a request for the Dart- residents who were eager to partici- support for the promoting of new However, the most prevalent topic See FUTURE on Page 2A mouth Hitchcock Medical Center helicopter (DART) to evacuate a pa- pate in the public deliberation. Jason businesses in the area. Another topic tient from the Jackson Gore Landing Zone at Okemo Mountain Resort Rasmussen, director of the Southern that found its way into the conversa- to the Trauma Center at DHMC. The Ludlow Volunteer Fire Depart- Region Planning Commission, was tion was the cost of living in Ludlow. ment secured the landing zone and was in direct radio contact with the tasked to help the town to make the Jamie Wilson, Ludlow resident, said, Police seeking information on burglary incoming helicopter. The pilot on approach was concerned about the revisions and was there to guide the “I can’t imagine both working and liv- stability of the landing zone and requested that the Ludlow Fire Depart- MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – On March 26, State Police from the Rutland ment move the secured landing zone to an adjacent empty parking lot. discussion. ing here. The jobs don’t pay well.” Barracks responded to a report of a burglary at the Belmont General This was accomplished expeditiously and the patient was transported Alan Couch, planning commis- Justin Hydeck, owner of Main and Store, at 2400 Belmont Road. Investigation revealed that on March 24, to DHMC. sioner, stated that the revision would Mountain and Homestyle Hostel, be- around 11 p.m. a male subject broke through the glass in the front door At no point was there an operational failure at Mt. Ludlow, simply, a last for the next eight years. “Its goal is lieves that improvements to the town and entered the store. The suspect took several items valued at over matter of accommodating the request of the pilot in charge for an alter- to set clear goals for the future,” he ex- could bring in younger families. “We $1,000. This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is nate landing zone at Okemo Mountain. plained. Jason Rasmussen continued should try making it a place people encouraged to contact the State Police in Rutland at 802-773-9101. by saying that “the current town plan want to live. Like, adding bike paths

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Calendar ...... 6B - 9B www.VermontJournal.com 2A | March 28, 2018 The Vermont Journal GMUHS teams compete in Vermont Adaptive speaks to Junior Iron Chef competition Ludlow Rotary Club LUDLOW, Vt. - Misha He was introduced to the CHESTER, Vt. - St. Patrick’s Day Team members included Laurel Pemble-Belkin of Vermont veterans’ program of Vermont proved to be a lucky day for two of the King, Ange Wunderle, and Kam- Adaptive Ski & Sports re- Adaptive and learned how it three Junior Iron Chef teams Green eron Cummings, coached by Carrie cently spoke to the Ludlow gave him a sense of purpose, Mountain Union High School sent to King and Jana Bryan. Rotary Club at its weekly ultimately becoming an intern the event in Essex, Vt. to compete in Our third team was our middle luncheon meeting at DJ’s for Vermont Adaptive. The the 11th annual Junior Iron Chef com- school team “Turnip The Beet.” The Restaurant. Vermont Adap- program covers veterans and petition. The two high school teams young team coached by Michelle tive is an organization that others from all over the north- won awards. We have competed for six Farrar did a great job. They pre- provides a number of skiing east who journey to Vermont years; and four of the six, we have been pared a great Caribbean Taco with and athletic events for peo- to participate in the various winners. Cilantro Rice, Guacamole, avocado ple with disabilities. Many program activities. Junior Iron Chef Vermont is a state- over roasted tortilla strips. Team of the participants are vet- The Ludlow Rotary Club wide culinary competition organized members are Aiden Farrar, Maya erans. meets for lunch on most Tues- by VT-Feed. It challenges teams of Farrar, Berkley Hutchins, Marlayna The program features days at 12:15 p.m. at DJ’s Res- middle and high school students to King, and Isaiah Rivet. These kids such activities as skiing and From left to right, Glenn Heitsmith, Rotarian; Misha taurant. The LRC is small club create healthy, local dishes that inspire all worked very hard and did a great snowboarding, rock climb- Pemble-Belkin; and Suzanne Garvey, club president. and is always looking to wel- school meal programs, so students un- job. Three of the team members are ing, bicycle riding, and come new members. If you Turnip the Beat first timers. PHOTO PROVIDED derstand how they can effect change in PHOTO PROVIDED first timers. Competing in this event hiking as well as special re- would like to attend a meeting the food system. We were competing for the first time is overwhelming. treats. In discussing his role matic brain injuries as the result of a and learn how you may serve in the afternoon portion of the compe- team prepared a very nice Buddha Our three teams did an incred- in the program, Pemble-Belkin blast that forced him to be medically- humanity while enjoying the fellow- tition with 35 other schools. Bowl. ible job representing our school. noted that following his second de- retired from the service - he was “in a ship of others, please contact any Ro- Our high school team, Green Mt. The other high school team, the Skil- We are all very proud of them. To ployment in Afghanistan - where state of struggle trying to find my new tarian or drop a note to Ludlow Ro- Cheftains, took home the Mise en let Takes, came home with the Local come home winners for the fourth he suffered cervical pine and trau- path and purpose in life.” tary, P.O. Box 216, Ludlow, Vt. Place award. This award goes to the Lively award. This award is presented time is wild. Thank you to all of you team that best shows teamwork, orga- to the team that best utilizes local in- for what you accomplished in this nization, skill, and neatness. This team gredients in their recipe. Their recipe program. We are already looking at has won this same award in the past. was BBQ pulled veggies atop a corn- next year. OVRCC April 2018 Chamber Corner Team members were Caitlin McCoy, bread waffle, topped with Rainbow LUDLOW, Vt. - We had our Busi- 29 at 11 a.m. at Newsbank Confer- energy reduction projects funded Chelsea Rose, Simone Martarano, and Citrus Coleslaw. It was a very impres- Article written by Jack Carroll, ness Speed Dating event at Four ence Center. Our next class on May partially by Efficiency Vermont! Alexandra Pippin with coaches Carol sive recipe that took a great deal of Junior Iron Chef Coordinator at Seasons Sotheby’s on Wednesday, 15 from 11 a.m. to noon will be Find- Back by popular demand, Bob Neff and Christine Anderson. The work and was delicious by the way. GMUHS. March 14, and I want to thank the ing Your Niche on Social Media. Murphy from Efficiency Vermont will brave souls for coming out in the Our March Member of the Month help the OVRCC member businesses snowstorm: Christie and Gene is Fletcher Memorial Library in Lud- learn about how Efficiency Vermont Register for the 6th West River Trail Run from Seventh Heaven Salon, An- low, Vt. We hold our monthly board can help them keep their hard earned drea from ServPro, Matt and Janie meetings there, and they are very sup- money this coming year! Brent Cole- S. LONDONDERRY, Vt. - Help the 11-mile course as an individual tive, a local non-profit committed from Sydscompufix and Little portive of the chamber and utilize our man from Coleman Plumbing and us celebrate National Trails Day on runner or as part of a three-leg relay. to creating a culture of substance Cricket Photography; Duane of HB calendar for all their events. Heating will also speak about heat June 2, 2018 by participating in the The race will begin at 9 a.m. at the free youth. All proceeds from this Energy, and Brent from ClearLake Come to our next Lunch & Learn pumps. West River Trail Run. This run fol- South Londonderry Depot. In addi- race go towards supporting edu- Furniture! And we would like to on April 26 at noon at Mr. Darcy’s Bar Our Okemo Valley TV show this lows a breathtaking 11-mile course tion to the 11-mile race, there is also cational programming for area thank Four Seasons Sotheby’s team & Grill in Ludlow for an informative month went on location to Home- beginning in South Londonderry, a family friendly 5k run/walk begin- youth. These programs include for hosting and providing great ap- session on energy savings. How does style Hostel to interview Justin and continuing along the West River and ning and ending in Jamaica State but are not limited to Refuse to petizers, beer, and wine! saving money on your utility bills Eliza and watch Justin getting ready finishing in Jamaica State Park. Run- Park, which will begin at 10 a.m. Use, after school child care, youth We had to postpone Kim Dixon’s sound? Come learn about ways that to teach a bartending class. We also ners have the option of completing This race supports the Collabora- mentoring, and weekend events class, Growing your Business Us- you can not only save money by re- popped in on Big Eyes Bakery on for teens. ing Google, due to the weather. The ducing energy consumption, but how Early registration for the event make up date is Thursday, March you might even qualify to have your See CHAMBER on Page 3A is ending on March 31, 2018 so register while prices remain re- duced! Participants will receive a goodie bag filled with local prod- MAPLE he had discarded the sugar sand. It’s a no guarantees. The folks that sugar ucts and free entrance in Jamaica From Page 1A moist, heavy, lime type mixture resem- are honest, hardworking Vermonters. State Park for the day with music bling clay that is mainly calcium. It oc- Support them by buying some maple and food to celebrate. found quite interesting. I had nev- curs naturally in the sap. syrup as gifts for friends you have liv- For more information, to reg- er heard of impurities in syrup, es- Dana Brothers had about 3,000 taps. ing elsewhere. They will love the best ister, or if you are interested in pecially sugar sand. Willis Wood had about 4,500 taps. maple syrup produced in the world, sponsoring please visit www.the- In the filtering system is a cloth Willis also hangs a few hundred metal and you’ll be shopping locally. collaborative.us/westrivertrail- filter that captures any impurities. buckets in honor of the old days. run. The main impurity is sugar sand. Sugaring is a lot of work, highly Willis showed me a bucket where dependent on the weather and with GMUSD From Page 1A Is it Spring yet!? The Calendar says so! and gathering the data that was avail- COMPUTER REPAIR able including TRSU teacher input, Matthew Sydorowich community input, education qual- Stop in for our www.sydscompufix.com | sydscompufi[email protected] ity standard information, educational best practices and, of particular inter- Both Opening Soon! est to the board, TRSU student input that had been gathered at the end of Little Cricket Art Gallery 2016. Mahusky also focused on the com- Janie Sydorowich | www.littlecricketphotography.com ments made by the board that suggest- Storewide Spring Sale! 802-228-4379 | 114 Main Street, Ludlow, VT ed the need to define outcomes: “What do we want our students to be able to accomplish when they graduate?” The board listed some of those goals such as being a collaborative team player, Stainless being responsible for what they say or do, understanding democracy, un- Outdoor derstanding the importance of edu- Wood cating oneself, and engagement in the community. 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The Vermont Journal March 28, 2018 | 3A Big Eyes Bakery competing to become the Sweetest Bakery in America LUDLOW, Vt. - Big Eyes Bakery is ers Brigid and Paul Faenza.” annual Sweetest Bakery in America Drawing nearly 600,000 votes, proud to share that it is competing In September, Dawn Foods will competition and celebrate voters’ more than 1,400 bakeries across the to be named the Sweetest Bakery name one national, grand prize favorite bakeries across the coun- United States and Puerto Rico par- in America. From March 1 through winner, second and third-place na- try,” said Becky Loveland, vice pres- ticipated in 2017. Voting officially July 31, the Dawn Foods contest tional winners, and winners in each ident of Marketing and R&D, North kicked off March 1, 2018 and is invites communities across the state, Washington D.C., and Puerto America for Dawn Foods. “As part open until July 31, 2018. Voters can country to cast their vote and help Rico. The national winner will re- of our longstanding commitment to submit one entry per day in-store their favorite bakery win the title of ceive publicity support for their helping our customers grow their and online at www.sweetestbakery- Sweetest Bakery in America. bakery, a celebration party, and an business, we hope this friendly na- inamerica.com. “As we enter our fourth year in innovation session to create even tionwide competition helps boost Big Eyes Bakery is a full service business here in Ludlow we are ask- more delicious treats for their com- sales, drive traffic in store, and bakery located on Main Street in ing all our friends, customers, and munity. State winners will also re- makes our customer’s bakeries top downtown Ludlow. Known for their visitors to please cast a vote for Big ceive support from Dawn Foods to of mind for their local communi- handcrafted butter crust pies and Eyes Bakery in the Sweetest Bakery help promote their bakeries in their ties. Whether you head to your local quiche, Irish Soda Bread, ethnic in America contest. We appreciate communities. bakery for your everyday treat or for breads, and desserts. The bakery is your patronage and look forward to “We are excited for bakeries to special occasions, any day is a great open six days a week and is closed serving you in the future, said own- get involved in Dawn Foods’ second day to visit your bakery and vote.” on Mondays. Cook speaks at Okemo Valley Women’s Club BRMHS Spring Concert

LUDLOW, Vt. - The March meet- will no longer need to physically in 2017. This year the club plans to be an unusual and dramatic meeting LUDLOW, Vt. - On Thursday, March 15, the Black River Middle High ing of the GFWC Okemo Valley go to the town of birth to acquire include 20 Mile Stream House in the at this venue. Members will meet at 6 School had their annual Spring Concert, and it was a beautiful event! If Women’s Club was held Monday, a copy of a birth certificate. In her garden project as well as Mountain- p.m. at the Black River Valley Senior you missed the concert, you can watch it on Okemo Valley TV. March 12, 2018 in Ludlow. Despite role as town clerk, Cook also works side House in Ludlow. The commit- Center parking lot to car pool to the PHOTO PROVIDED the lingering winter weather, the with voter registration and is the tee will meet in April to make plans 6:30 p.m. meeting at the new play- meeting was well attended. presiding officer at public elections for this year’s project. An initiative house in Weston. All members are Our March speaker was Ulla in Ludlow. was adopted to investigate other lo- encouraged to attend and to bring Cook, Ludlow town clerk and trea- Following Cook’s presentation, cal beautification projects, which guests, as this will be a unique ex- surer. Cook, a long time Ludlow res- there was a break for conversa- will see further discussion at the perience. Anyone wishing to attend huntley financial services ident who emigrated with her family tion and St. Patrick’s Day themed April club meeting. There was also should contact President Darlene 116 Main Street, Ludlow, VT 05149 from Finland at the age of 6, is now refreshments provided by Michele discussion of inventive ways to track Remy 802-228-4907, Membership a mother of two and grandmother Twombly, Fran Derlinga, Lorraine members’ volunteer hours over the Chairwoman Roxie Davis 802-226- of five with strong local ties to our Hughes, and Eileen Dunseith. There 2018 year. 7417 or any member. mark a. huntley community. Cook worked at Okemo followed a business meeting with The next meeting of the Okemo The General Federation of Wom- providing discrete financial advice Mountain Resort under Dave Rock President Darlene Remy presiding. Valley Women’s Club will be on en’s Clubs is an international wom- to the local community for the past 17 years from 1970 to 1982 before working in The Secretary’s report was given by Monday, April 9, 2018. For an ex- en’s organization dedicated to com- ca Hunt ey F nanc a Serv ces for a Rutland as a bookkeeper in the field Viola Wynne and the Treasurer’s citing change, the meeting will be munity improvement by enhancing no ob gat on pr vate consu tat on today of advertising and marketing. In report given by Michele Twombly. held at the new Weston Playhouse the lives of others through volunteer toll free 1-888-922-1035 August of 1996, Cook was elected as Old and new business was discussed at Walker Farm in Weston where service. Ludlow town treasurer and in 2001 including the 2018 Barbara Jean members will be treated to a tour of was elected town clerk. She has held Barker Scholarship and the ongoing the new facility. There will also be a both positions since. Garden Project adopted by the club business meeting so it is certain to She gave an enlightening discus- sion of her role in these town posi- tions that she has held for years, dealing with land records and prop- erty deeds, which the town has re- corded as far back as the 1700s. As town clerk, she also deals with birth, death, and marriage certificates and Eat In & Take Outs Welcome tax collection. She noted that as of 802-228-4355 July 1, 2018 in the state of Vermont copies of birth certificates will be We will be CLOSED on Wednesdays available to immediate family only and will be available online. One Starting April 4th, 2018 CHAMBER From Page 2A St. Patrick’s Day to pick up Irish Support the Ludlow Legion Post Soda Bread. Save the date. Our annual meeting #36 Family Baseball team and “Taste of Okemo Valley” is on SPRING EVERY May 10 from 5-8 p.m. at the Weston by participating in their raffle! PY ON Playhouse at Walker Farm. 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BROWNSVILLE, Vt. – On Easter Sunday, the Brownsville Community Church team is organizing an Easter egg hunt open to all children in the community. There will be prizes for all the children who join the fun. The egg hunt will take place at 11 a.m. in Castle Hill Resort’s the Tribute Park adjacent to the Brownsville Community • Easter Sunday Brunch • Church on Brownsville- Easter pie sale Find and collect Easter eggs. Hartland Rd. For more STOCK PHOTO April 1, 2018 information, call 802-484- CHARLESTOWN, N.H. - Stop by and purchase homemade Easter pies on 5944 or email [email protected]. • Chef’s Station • Saturday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Charlestown Congrega- tional Church on North Main Street. Convenient and affordable, we offer CAVENDISH, Vt. – On Saturday, March 31, Cavendish Recreation is Roast Beef Strip Loin & Bone-In Easter Ham a wide variety with no pre-ordering necessary. Also visit our Up Attic sponsoring their second Easter Egg Hunt, starting at noon. This event will be Thrift Shop and Jo’s Bookstore with gently used pages for all ages. Omelets and Eggs – Made To Order held at the Cavendish Town Elementary School and is open to children 12 STOCK PHOTO and younger. It will begin with a staggered start so the little ones can get their • Hot Items • share, and more difficult hidden eggs will be available for the older kids. There will be plenty of candy and prize-filled eggs. This event is free. Please Singleton’s Apple Wood Smoked Bacon arrive 15 minutes prior for check in. For more information, contact Terry and Country Style Hash Brown Potatoes Ludlow American Legion O’Brien at 802-738-3215 or [email protected]. FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER Belgian Waffles with Berries, Whipped Cream and VT Maple Syrup CHESTER, Vt. – Chester Baptist Church will be hosting an Easter egg hunt and activities on Saturday, March 31 at the church from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Poached Eggs Florentine on Chicken Hash Friday, March 30th Diced Chicken Breast, Potatoes, Spinach & Monay Sauce Kids pre-school age through grade 5 are invited to bring an Easter basket American and join the hunt. Then they will hear the Easter story and participate in Pan Seared Faroe Island Salmon & Dry Scallops crafts. on Julienne Leeks, Tomato & Shrimp Salad, Caper Dill Sauce Legion NO DINNER LUDLOW, Vt. – The annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, Misty Knoll Chicken & Pork Piccata Post #36 March 31 at 10 a.m. at the Ludlow Community Center for children 12 and Wild Mushrooms, Artichokes & Roasted Brussels Sprouts Construction next door at younger. Parental sign in will start at 9:45 a.m. Children 5 years and younger Vermicelli Pasta, Marsala Wine Sauce 135 Main Street will have a head start to obtain those eggs which will be easier for them to Ludlow, VT Cumberland Farms will utilize find. This event is free to the public, and we hope that every child will come Vegetarian Cassoulet a majority of our parking Grilled Vegetables, Kale, Beans, Sweet Potato & Squash out to enjoy this community event. The Ludlow Community Center is located at 802-228-9807 37 Main Street in Ludlow. Join us next Week! • Cold Items • Seatings from 5:30 to 7:00 pm SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Association of Springfield Area Churches is Seasonal Sliced Fruits and Berries sponsoring a free Easter festival in the Riverside Middle School on March 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine! There will be free food, games for Imported and Vermont Cheese Display children, prizes, and Easter egg hunts for people of all ages. There will be six Smoked Atlantic Salmon different Easter egg hunts so people of similar age and ability can compete Toasted Bagel, Red Onion, Tomato, Capers & Cream Cheese Full฀Bar฀•฀Craft฀Beers฀•฀Wine฀•฀American฀Comfort฀Foods together. If the weather is rainy or the field is muddy, we will be warm and Poached Gulf Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce

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Ron Patch is a Chester Vermont Humanities Council native, Chester LOCAL Historical Society presents “Rick Winston: The president, and a lifelong antiques dealer. HISTORY He can be reached at Hollywood Blacklist” 802-374-0119 or email [email protected] MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – On Sun- Maple Hill Rd. in Belmont. For more at [email protected] or 802- BY RON PATCH day, April 8, the Mount Holly Town information, contact Joan McCallum 259-3707. Library will host the Vermont Humanities Council “Rick Winston: the Hollywood Black- list” at 3 p.m. Sugaring, mud season, and In the late 1940s through the early 1960s, many screenwrit- ers, directors, and actors were victims of the Red Scare. They parsnips were rendered unemployable due to their refusal to testify be- Below is a continu- sliced and fried, the fore Congressional committees ance of Philip Tiemann’s family voted that they or refusal to inform on others. manuscript about sugar- should be left – period. Film expert Rick Winston will ing including his trials This was unfortunate, explore the origins of the black- and tribulations as a new as they were supposed list in Hollywood’s labor unrest Vermonter. This would to eke out our failing and what led to its ultimate end, have occurred in spring of larder. But there are showing clips from films that 1934. some things, which it were affected by the fear that “The season had now seems one must grow consumed Hollywood, includ- arrived when all good up with to appreciate. ing “High Noon,” “On the Wa- farmers work from ‘kin We came to this conclu- terfront,” and “Salt of the Earth.” see to can’t see.’ It was light sion about dandelion This event is free, open to the enough now in the morn- greens and milk weed public, and accessible to those Vermont Humanities Council will present “The Hollywood Blacklist” about the Red ing so I was getting up at tips, - both considered with disabilities. Mount Holly Scare’s affects on the film industry. 5:30, altho the habit was delicacies hereabout. Town Library is located at 26 PHOTO PROVIDED hard to resume. As the “Signs of spring at last snow melted fast in the were multiplying. Be- sun it started the spring tween heavy rains came clamor of the brooks and days of lovely warm OLLI Mozart program this was a grand sound sun. The seed-flats albeit somewhat awe-in- in the south window spiring, especially on one were filled with rows of the frequent rainy days. of green sprouts. A few rescheduled for April 3 Then the rush of water hens had already gotten was accompanied by the over their broodiness SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - The OLLI affiliated with the University of Ver- at www.learn.uvm.edu/olli. Choose grinding of big stones as and were beginning to Mozart program that was cancelled mont. Non-members are encour- State-wide programs from the menu, the current moved them lay again, - altho with on March 13 due to a storm has been aged and welcome to attend individ- and then scroll to Springfield. inexorably down-stream. eggs bringing only 16 rescheduled for Tuesday, April 3 at ual lectures for a single program fee, For weather-related changes to the But the finest to hear was cents a dozen this did 2 p.m. at the Nolin Murray Center which may be paid at the program. schedule, you may check the above Philip and Isabel Tiemann at Windy Hill farm in Cavendish. the bird-song, which early PHOTO COURTESY PETER FARRAR not help much toward next to St. Mary’s Catholic Church The complete Springfield and state- mentioned website, SAPA TV, 802- risers can appreciate best: the increasing price on Pleasant St. in Springfield, Vt. wide program list is available online 885-6248, or 802-885-3094. already there were robins, of feed. But then the Erik Nielsen, a professional com- always such cheery fellows, and picked up with a fork. Ummm! With “peepers” in the back brook began poser, will relate the story of the song sparrows and even blue- it were doughnuts and, if correct, to sing and we never had heard young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, birds. sour pickles. – One party like this anything like their shrill, steady who astonished the crowned heads Bl ck R ck S eak ou e “For a few days more sugar- would do me for a long time, but the symphony, - which would die to of Europe as a child prodigy. Many ing was in full blast. The term is kids never got tired of them. Now- silence in an instant if they were samples of Mozart’s work will be used loosely to apply to the whole a-days they are popular for church disturbed. These tiny frogs, com- played and the audience will experi- Easter Dinner process from tapping the trees (al- socials. ing out from their mud beds, seem ence how remarkable and wonderful ways hard (“rock”) maples) thru “I was fortunate to get the roofing to know without fail when spring his music is. boiling down to canning syrup paper – a good grade - on the new is here. OLLI, Osher Lifelong Learning Appetizers and finishing some off as sugar. chicken-house between showers, of “I have mentioned mud season, Institute, is a membership program Here-abouts considerable “soft” which we had more than a sufficien- which that year lasted a month but sugar was put up in large pails cy. This at least protected the struc- we thought it would never end. SHRIMP COCKTAIL from which it could be spooned ture, but much remained to be done. Getting places was more difficult 4 Jumbo shrimp served with cocktail sauce $12 to use as a spread or re-melted for It seemed more important to me to and uncertain than even mid-win- syrup… finish with the house roof… ter. To use runners was impossible “We also had the pleasure of our “…It was a satisfaction to have and wheels not much better, when SCALLOPS WRAPPED IN BACON first “sugar on snow,” a delicacy the house in good order (at least, in in some spots a vehicle might ‘sink 4 Jumbo scallops wrapped in apple wood bacon which is fast disappearing. Done comparison to the way it had been.) to the X’s.’ With a horse one could topped with maple syrup $11 in the old-fashioned way, one of The attic gave us a superlative storage generally keep going, albeit at a the neighbor women would ask space – until it became so cluttered it snail’s pace, but a car would stop in a few friends and seat them had to be cleared again, which seems right there and often only a team LOBSTER EN CROUTE around a table with milk-pans of the habit with attics. I’ve always won- could get it out. So travel was neg- Lobster & wild mushrooms in a lemon cream sauce firm-packed snow in front of each. dered how a family can get along ligible, and limited to necessity as served in a puff pastry shell $12 The syrup, probably made from without one… when I had to go to the village to “soft sugar,” would be heating on “…Before the snow had quite dis- pick up grain, using the lumber the stove, and at just the proper appeared from the garden, I started wagon of course.” STUFFED MUSHROOM CAPS consistency it was brought to the digging parsnips, - a root crop which This week’s old saying: “Light Sausage stuffed mushroom caps topped with alfredo sauce $7 table in a pitcher and poured in is best left in the ground during the travels faster than sound. This is curlicues over the snow, harden- winter as freezing is supposed to im- why some people appear bright ing to the point where it could be prove the quality. After trying them, until they speak.” A portrait of the child Mozart, 1763. 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There have been some very good In 1947, Gov. Ernest Gibson, Sr. told bills to no more than 5 percent of their the worst changes considered by the should listen. School boards did what when change is justified. But that’s not ideas, and some very bad ideas, over the legislature the greatest problem incomes, enacted in the 1970s. Twen- House Ways and Means Committee. the governor asked them to do, and happening. the years about changing the state’s facing the state’s education system was ty-five years later this program was in- But the bill as written still has some then some. Nearly all school budgets The shove from the Vermont Su- education funding system. “equalizing educational opportunity tegrated into the funding system with very bad ideas that are a step back- passed. preme Court in its 1997 Brigham deci- One of the best ideas came more and distributing the costs as equally as “income sensitivity.” Two-thirds of ward, not forward, in school funding The real “problem” with the current sion moved Vermont a huge distance than a hundred years ago, when Gov. possible among the towns and school Vermont homeowners now pay their reform. school funding formula is that it has towards achieving Gov. Gibson’s goal William Dillingham proposed a state- districts of the State.” school taxes based on their income. The very worst idea of all in H. 911 worked better and lasted longer than of creating an equitable system for wide education tax to equalize school For the next 50 years, Vermont One of the worst ideas discussed this is eliminating the current direct rela- any other formula. You know that’s funding schools. Although not perfect, resources across the state. Some school struggled with the problem that -Giblegislative session has been elimination tion between spending per pupil and the case when opponents trot out the Vermont’s current formula is consid- districts had tax rates eight times son identified, and with addressing of income sensitivity. Despite the rhet- a town’s tax rate. Now, if spending per trope that it’s time to review the for- ered the country’s fairest. Now is not higher than others. In 1890, the legis- the problem faced by the hardest-hit oric that legislators were trying to shift pupil increases by 5 percent, then the mula not because a fundamental flaw the time for a retreat. H. 911 would lature approved a 5-percent surcharge taxpayers, the income-poor - peo- more of school costs to the income town’s school tax rate goes up 5 per- has been identified but because an ar- be a step back from the achievements on local property tax bills, with the ple deemed “property rich” because tax, the long-term impact of elimi- cent. The bill tosses that out. For some bitrary number of years have passed - past governors and legislatures only funds redistributed to towns in need. they owned a farm or woodlands but nating income-sensitivity would have towns, tax rates could go up twice as and therefore it must be time to open dreamed of. This statewide property tax remained earned little income. ultimately put us right back where we fast as spending per pupil; for others, the hood and start tinkering. in place until 1931. Repeal was based The result was a succession of dif- learned from experience we shouldn’t three times. This type of change does We should all be wary of ideas jus- Written by Allen Gilbert of Worces- partly on what legislators came to see ferent funding systems and one of the go – greater reliance on the property not support local school districts. It tified by the mantra, “It’s time for a ter, who was chair of his town’s school as the bad idea behind the tax – its re- Legislature’s best ideas: the state’s prop- tax. causes confusion and frustration. change.” If real reasons for change board when it joined the ACLU’s liance on taxing property rather than erty tax rebate program, which limits The final tax reform proposal to Town meeting voters got it right this are identified, real solutions can be Brigham lawsuit in 1995. He has re- income or other assets. low-income Vermonters’ property tax come before the House, H. 911, avoids year, and the legislature and governor discussed and hammered out. That’s mained active in education issues. Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor,

Industrial wind turbines and solar Developers build industrial wind ridgelines, hillsides, and fields so that panels are generating electricity in turbines and solar panels on Ver- Vermonters can fulfill our own re- Vermont. Wind and sunlight are re- mont ridgelines, hillsides, and fields newable-energy goals while accepting newable energy. But they don’t count so that Connecticut, Massachusetts, even more environmental impacts on toward Vermont’s goal of 90 percent and Rhode Island can tint themselves our landscapes and neighborhoods. renewable energy by 2050. “green” while avoiding environmen- How is this renewable-energy sham Industrial wind-and solar-power tal impacts on their landscapes and fair to Vermonters? developers here receive renewable en- neighborhoods. ergy credits that they sell in southern Developers also will build even Sincerely, New England to fulfill those states’ more industrial wind turbines and Howard Fairman “renewable-energy” goals. solar panels on even more Vermont Putney, Vt.

Dear Editor, Dear Editor, Like most people, I have many excuse to sit back and do nothing. It is shot to death by their intimate traits that make up my identity: I am not a panacea that will abolish all gun partners, 53 percent fewer law en- Kids are smarter today than their school might be next. If they some. a father, a husband, and a worker. crimes in the future. There is no one forcement officers are shot to death when I went to high school. Back might die. Shame on us adults for Thank you, students, for the “March Like many Vermonters, I can also add single answer. Background checks with handguns, and there are 53 then, there was a cold war going ever having allowed this culture of For Our Lives,” and for giving the rest “hunter” to that list. Hunting has been are but a key piece – along with other percent fewer suicides by gun. on, and we had to be prepared for violence, for allowing the NRA so of us a voice again. You are so brave, a formative part of my life; it taught measures such as extreme risk protec- How easy does it really need to a nuclear strike. What was our de- much control. so articulate, and so passionate. May me the valuable lessons of hard work, tion orders and removing guns from be to buy a gun? I am unmoved by fense? Hiding under our desks. I The kids get it. They know we are we adults learn from you and fine persistence, resilience, and gratitude. domestic violence situations – that some gun owners’ arguments that can’t remember being emotionally up against a culture of not just vio- tune our BS detectors. Perhaps like More concretely, it has provided sus- will help keep guns away from people it will add cost or inconvenience scarred by our experience; indeed lence but of political paralysis, indif- you, we can say, “We won’t fall for it. It tenance for my family. Guns are a who should not have them. to their purchase. I am personally most of us who remember those ference, and selling out to the NRA. is a gun issue.” Our best lesson is to re- crucial tool to hunting, and they will It is our responsibility to do what- willing to wait just a little longer days laugh about the stupidity of They know the NRA has become member one young girl’s wise words, always be a significant part of my life. ever we can to reduce violence, re- or pay a relatively small fee to in- those futile exercises. one big propaganda machine for gun “They work for us.” Indeed they do. Like many responsible gun owners duce life lost, protect children, and crease the odds that someone who Flash forward. Welcome to the manufacturers, and the stalwart pro- Vermonters, get on your phone and hunters, I am an avid supporter improve public safety. Background shouldn’t be buying a gun might be 21st century. Kids are hiding un- moter of extreme candidates to chal- and call your legislators. Get on your of the Second Amendment. checks enjoy broad support in Ver- turned away, or, better yet, won’t der desks again, behind doors and lenge those who dare toe the line. The computer and email your legislators. And, like many responsible gun mont and they work. A 2016 Castle- even try to buy one. filing cabinets. They are huddling students know what violence is. They Tell them to support S.55, S.221, and owners and hunters, I am also a ton poll showed that 84 percent of in closets. And they are being ter- know assault weapons are just that, H.422. staunch supporter of universal back- respondents support universal back- Sincerely, rorized and killed. It is becoming assault weapons made to kill on a ground checks. ground checks in Vermont. Studies Daniel Mulligan a way too familiar scene across the massive scale. They are not “personal Sincerely, Background checks will not pre- have shown that in states that require Richmond, Vt. nation. This generation of school protection firearms” as I have seen Char Osterlund vent all mass shootings, homicides, background checks for all handgun kids goes to school wondering if these killing machines renamed by Springfield, Vt. or crimes with guns, but this is not an sales, 47 percent fewer women are

Dear Editor,

Like many of my fellow veterans, I only in state, only during daylight others from operating a machine that demonstrate that I am psychologically once enjoyed having a bunch of tax- hours and with no passengers. After had the potential to cause great harm. stable. By any metric that I can think free deployment money sitting in my a couple of months, I took a written Now if you ever saw me riding it, of, I would be considered worthy of bank account. I went out and bought exam, answered a minimum 20 out you would perhaps be forgiven for the state’s trust to own this weapon. a fancy military style rifle. I went all of 25 multiple choice questions cor- thinking that this machine may have But no one asked me any of that. out too, 7.62 Millimeter, semi-auto- rectly, and was eligible to take a skills fallen into the wrong hands. I certain- No one checked to make sure. I had matic, all the attachments, 20-round test. I was then evaluated for compe- ly see unsafe and illegal acts by bikers but one test to pass, and that was suf- capacity magazines. Truth be told, tency on four skill maneuvers, graded on the highway often enough. ficient funds in my checking account. that rifle is head and shoulders better by a DMV examiner. After an anxi- The screens and filters in place That does not strike me as a reason- than the rifle I carried in Iraq. ety filled hour or so, I completed the for public safety are not perfect, but able filter to drive a motorcycle, and The other foolish thing that I did tasks successfully and proudly went it would be foolish to think that we it doesn’t even come close when you with my money was to buy a motor- on to claim the letter M on my license would be better off without them. The apply it to the sale of firearms. Robert Miller, Publisher / Advertising Director cycle. Now this may seem off topic, that showed proof that in the eyes of only people who I can see benefiting A universal background check [email protected] but please bear with me. If you know the state, I could be trusted to safely from their removal would be those doesn’t prevent me from owning fire- anything about returning combat operate that motorcycle until proven who would not pass through the filter. arms. A background check may have Vince West, Ad Consultant / Online Ad Manager veterans, you’ll understand that the otherwise. Now I’d like to circle back to the made buying that rifle a more cum- [email protected] two do seem to go hand in hand. In And to me, that seemed reason- matter of that rifle. I could easily have bersome process, but that is a reason- any case, I couldn’t just buy it and able. Tedious yes, irritating, and time passed the same level of scrutiny re- able thing to ask in trade for a safer Shawntae Stillwell, Graphic Director / Ad Designer ride it off. First, I entered my driv- consuming, absolutely. But, implicit quired to purchase such a weapon. I Vermont. [email protected] er’s license information, and I took in each step was the understanding had a secret security clearance, I have the four-hour Vermont Motorcycle of what that step represented. It rep- thorough firearms training, I have a Sincerely, Awareness Program training course. resented the attempt to prevent riders safe with a combination lock, I have Luke Mccullock Amanda Wedegis, Editor Once that was done, I could practice, who were a danger to themselves or to no violent criminal history, and I can Bellows Falls, Vt. [email protected]

Sharon Huntley, Copy & Online Editor Dear Editor, [email protected] As your state representative, I’m judge to seize firearms for up to one passed the House this week and is versely impacted by the change in Julie Adams, Billing Department glad to have had the opportunity to year from someone deemed as an now on its way to the Senate. Federal Tax Law. [email protected] speak with you at your town meet- “extreme risk” to themselves or oth- The intent of the bill is to reduce • Lowering all personal income tax ings about the issues facing the leg- ers (“red flag” bill). The third bill, reliance on the property tax and de- rates by 0.2 percent, while collaps- islature and to hear your concerns. H.422 would allow police to tem- pend more heavily on an income ing the top two income tax brackets, Corporate & Production Office: Your feedback is important to me. porarily seize firearms for up to five tax, which better reflects ability to and adjusting standard deductions 8 High Street • Ludlow, VT 05149 In this message, I will focus on the days from the scene of an alleged pay and creates a stronger connec- and personal exemptions. Office: 802-228-3600 • Fax: 802-228-3464 two prevailing issues – gun violence domestic assault without a court or- tion between school budget spend- • Providing tax relief to Vermonters and education finance reform - fac- der. ing decisions and tax rates. The bill receiving Social Security benefits. ing us upon our return to the State And just this week, the House also makes a number of changes The Vermont Journal & The Shopper are KMA Publications Inc. weekly news- papers, and are available free of charge. Advertising The deadline for display House. Judiciary Committee approved bill to Vermont’s personal income tax. If you are interested in more detail and classified advertising is Fridays at 12 p.m. We reserve the right to reject The school shooting in Florida S.55 by a vote of 6 to 5. This bill Highlights include: on H.911, please feel free to email any advertising. Our liability for any advertising will not be greater than the cost plus the incident at Fair Haven High would expand background checks to • Creating a School Income Tax me and I will forward you an infor- of the advertisement. Press Releases To contribute press releases, events School has brought the need for im- private firearms sales; prohibit those Surcharge using a progressive tax mative summary packet. and other local information email to [email protected] or contact the mediate attention to be paid to gun under 21 from purchasing a firearm structure. This will raise approxi- As always, I welcome any ques- editorial department at 802-228-3600. 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Issues arrive via The gun violence prevention leg- day, March 23. transfer and substituting it with 100 vermontel.net. I look forward to direct mail to your home or business. Back Issues of a specific edition can islation in progress includes three The legislature has also made percent of the sales tax and 25 per- hearing from you. be requested by calling 802-228-3600. Please have the date of the publication critical bills. H.675 would allow a progress on H.911, “An Act Relating cent of the meals and rooms tax. ready when calling. Available issues can be ordered at $10 per copy. judge to require weapons be turned to Changes in Vermont’s Personal • Maintaining the non-residential Sincerely, over as a condition of an individual’s Income Tax and Education Finance property tax rate at current law. Representative Tom Bock KMA Publications are members of the pre-trial release. S.221 would allow System,” previously titled the Edu- • Reducing the state income tax Andover, Baltimore, Chester, and New England Press Association police to seek a court order from a cation Finance Reform bill. The bill burden on Vermonters who are ad- North Springfield The Vermont Journal/The Shopper March 28, 2018 | 7A CHURCH SERVICES obituaries ALSTEAD, N.H. worship, celebrating the risen Christ, will be at 10:30 a.m. Parking is on the Sunday, April 1, there will be a sunrise service at the gazebo on the green street or in the lot at the rear of the building. Wheelchair accessible. Call 802- at 6:30 a.m. followed by a breakfast at the church at 7:30 a.m. Sunday Third Congregational Church UCC, River Street 875-2638. www.cheserbaptist.org. school at 9:30 a.m. and regular morning worship at 10:45 a.m. There will Maundy Thursday service is Thursday, March 29 at 6 p.m. with soup and be no evening service on Easter. More information can be found at www. service. Good Friday is March 30. The Sanctuary will be open from noon to ludlowbaptist.org or by Pastor Jerry Scheumann calling 802-228-7600. 3 p.m. for those who wish to drop by for quiet meditation. Service is at 6 p.m. LONDONDERRY, VT. Easter Sunday sunrise service is April 1 at 6:30 a.m. on Millot Green followed Second Congregational Church, 2051 N. Main Street, Route Tyson Congregational Church, Corner of Rt. 100 and Dublin Rd. by a free Easter breakfast at the church. Easter Sunday service is 10:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to Holy Week and Easter services. On Maundy Thursday, Please join us for Maundy Thursday service, March 29, at 6 p.m. There will be with communion. No coffee hour. All are welcome. March 29, there will be a service with the First Baptist Church at 7 p.m. at a light potluck supper at 5 p.m. before service. Everyone is welcome to both the First Baptist Church at 62 Crescent Street in South Londonderry. On Good the supper and service. Easter Sunday service is Sunday, April 1 at 10:30 a.m. BELLOWS FALLS, VT. Friday, March 30, there will a service at 7 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church. On Easter Sunday, April 1, our Sunrise service will be at 6:30 a.m. at WESTMINSTER, VT. Christ’s Church, 24 Main Street, Saxtons River 1005 Landgrove Road. Easter worship is at the church at 9:30 a.m. followed Easter Sunday sunrise service will take place at the home of Roberta and by the annual Easter egg hunt in the Sanctuary! On Easter Sunday, everyone The First Congregational Church of Westminster, 3470 US Route 5 Franklin Geist at the end of Hitchcock Rd. Rev. Janice Chilek and the Rhythmic is invited to decorate the cross on the lawn of the church with a flower as a Maundy Thursday, March 29, we will have soup and break bread at 5:30 Choir will lead the service. Rev. Chilek will share a meditation. In anticipation sign and celebration of the Resurrection! For more information, please call the p.m. Worship service will follow at 6 p.m. Good Friday service is March 30 of the sunrise, people may arrive after 6 a.m. for the sunrise at 6:32 a.m. for church office, 802-824-6453. at 6 p.m. Easter Sunday sunrise service is April 1 at 6:33 a.m. at Kurn Hattin, the meditation. The service will take place at 7 a.m. and all are invited to stay followed by breakfast at the church. Easter morning worship is at 10 a.m. for breakfast. There will be a sign at the church announcing the service with LUDLOW, VT. Regular Sunday worship is at 10 a.m. All are welcome! The church has a directions to the Geist home or any changes in location. For more information, ramp and lift for wheelchair access and a handicapped bathroom. For more call 802-376-6178. All welcome. The United Church of Ludlow (UCC and Methodist), 48 Pleasant St. information, call 802-772-4148. Maundy Thursday “Lord’s Supper and Service of Tenebrae” is March 29 at 7 CHARLESTOWN, N.H. p.m. Easter Sunday “Celebration of the Resurrection” is April 1 at 10:15 a.m. Sundays starting at 10:15 a.m. followed by a time of fellowship and coffee Charlestown Congregational Church, 71 Main Street hour. Call 802-228-4211 or email [email protected]. Visit us online at Francis X. Coyne, 1943 - 2018 The church sanctuary will be open March 30 for Good Friday from 9 a.m. www.unitedchurch.us to noon and 5 to 6 p.m. for silent personal prayer and/or meditation. Please CHESTER, Vt. - Francis X. Coyne, of Rural Development Teen Issues stay for as short or as long a time as you care to enjoy the silence on this Holy Ludlow Baptist Church, on the Green, 99 Main St. 75, of Lower Bartonsville Road Committee, Volunteer at Great Falls Day. The Easter Sunday service on April 1 starts at 10 a.m. with our Flowering Friday, March 30 Good Friday service at 7 p.m. at the church. On Easter passed away Tuesday, March 20, Chamber of Commerce, Alternative Cross. All are welcome. For more information, call 603-826-3335. 2018. Fran was born in Norwood, Education Program Advisory Com- Mass. on March 3, 1943, the son mittee, Member of the Community CHESTER, VT. of Anthony Bernard Coyne and Alliance, and Member of Parks Place William R. Guy, 1939-2018 Elizabeth Ursala Goodwin. He at- Patch Team; and he also coached K Chester Congregational Church, 469 Main Street, Route 11 West tended St. Charles School, was a of C baseball. He was also a commu- Easter Sunday service starts with a coffee hour at 9 a.m., followed by the N. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - William 1960 graduate of Bellows Falls High nicant of St. Charles Church in Bel- Easter Worship Service at 10 a.m. All are welcome. For more information, call R. Guy of North Springfield, Vt. died School, a 1964 graduate of St. Fran- lows Falls. 802-875-3382 or go to www.chestercongregational.org. March 23, 2018 peacefully at his cis College, did his graduate studies Throughout his years of service home after a courageous battle with at St. Michaels College, Castleton he received many honors and re- St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 313 Main Street. cancer. Bill was born Nov. 26, 1939 State College, Keene State College, wards: The 1970 Immaculate Heart Join us for our journey through Holy Week and Easter services. Maundy in Lebanon, Maine to Eugene N. and and University of Vermont. He was Central Yearbook Dedication, the Thursday, March 29, Holy Eucharist with foot washing and stripping of the alter Zelma (Nichols) Guy. a teacher, coach, assistant principal, 1970 Immaculate Heart of Mary Na- at 6:30 p.m. Night Watch until midnight starts at 7:30 p.m. On Friday, March Following the death of his father and principal at Immaculate Heart tional Honor Society, 1977 and 1984 30, Stations of the Cross is at noon and Liturgy of Good Friday at 6:30 p.m. in 1945 he, along with his mother Central High School in Watertown, BFUHS Sampler Yearbook dedica- Saturday, March 31 is Holy Saturday with the Great Vigil of Easter at 7 p.m., and brother, moved to Alton, N.H. N.Y.; was a student teacher super- tion, 1984 BF Alumni Parade Grand Holy Eucharist, and Rite II. Easter Sunday, April 1, Festival of Holy Eucharist, In 1955, they moved to Chester, Vt. visor at Keene State College; was a Marshall, 1989 Jessie A. Judd Chap- Rite I is at 8 a.m. Choir rehearsal is at 9:15 a.m. The Festival of the Eucharist where Bill graduated from Chester teacher and coach at Bellows Falls ter National Honor Society, 1982 and Rite II with music will start at 10 a.m. and a reception will follow in Willard High School in 1958. After gradua- Middle School; and was a teacher, BFUHS DECA Teacher of the Year, Hall. For more details, go to www.stlukesepiscopalvt.org. tion, he joined the Army Reserves in coach, student council advisor, and 1990 UVM Outstanding Teacher, Chester Baptist Church, 162 Main St. Chester. In 1962, Bill married Evelyn teacher association activist at the 1991 American Legion Auxiliary VT The community is invited to attend Holy Week services at Chester Baptist Crossman at the First Baptist Church Bellows Falls Union High School Educator of the Year, 1994 BFUHS Church. Thursday, March 29 at 7 p.m. will be a Maundy Thursday communion in Chester, Vt. William R. Guy, 1939-2018. where he was employed 1972 – 1996. Terriers Hall of Fame, and the 1998 service. Friday, March 30 at 7 p.m. will be a Good Friday Service, observing Bill became a skilled machinist, PHOTO PROVIDED Fran was a member of the National Great Falls Chamber of Commerce the passion of Christ through the Stations of the Cross. Sunday, April 1 at 6:30 and over the course of the next five Education Association, the Vermont Citizen of the Year. a.m. an Easter Sunrise service will be held outdoors at the Green Mountain years he was employed at Pratt and North Springfield, his son Douglas, Education Association, New York Fran enjoyed spending time with Union High School, followed by breakfast at the church at 7:30 a.m. Morning Whitney, Cone Automatic, and Bry- granddaughters Gillian and Grace Catholic High School Athletic Asso- his family and friends and attend- ant Grinder. Guy and their mother Georgeann ciation, New York Coaches Associa- ing community activities. He also In 1967, Bill became co-owner Guy, and brother Eugene and wife tion, Vermont Coaches Association, enjoyed reading, sports, movies; of Idlenot Family Restaurants with Carol Guy, all of Springfield. He is Windham Northeast Education As- Irish and American history, litera- Janice L. Martin, 1922 - 2018 his brother Eugene. Then over the also survived by nieces and nephews. sociation, National Council of the ture, politics, and music; American course of the next 20 years, they Services will be held Saturday, Social Studies, Vermont Council of Civil War history; Battle of Gettys- SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Janice Louise built up a chain of 12 restaurants in March 31, 2018 at 2 p.m. at First Bap- the Social Studies, the Windham burg; BFHS and SFC Class reunions Martin, 95, passed away peacefully Vermont, New Hampshire, and New tist Church, Main Street, Chester, Vt. County Retired Educational Person- and summer gatherings at Bryan’s; on the first day of spring, Tuesday, York, later selling to the Friendly’s In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- nel Association, and the Civil War the rocky coast of Maine; Greatness March 20, 2018 at the Springfield Corporation in 1986. butions may be made to the Spring- Trust. Gatherings; and visits to PKs. Health and Rehabilitation Center in He was a member of the Spring- field Humane Society, 401 Skitch- Fran was an active member of the Fran is survived by his daughter Springfield, Vt. field Elks Club and bowled in leagues ewaug Trail, Springfield, VT, 05156. community, taking part in many or- Jennifer Kurkul and husband Jeff; his Janice was born on Aug. 31, for more than 30 years at the Plaza A private burial will be held at the ganizations and activities: Bellows grandchildren Hannah, Jillian, and 1922 to Edward and Mamie Held Bowl in Springfield. Bill’s favorite Simonsville Cemetery in Andover, Falls High School Alumni Associa- Jaxon; his siblings Betsy Bashaw and in Milwaukee. She joined a brother hobby was restoring and driving his Vt. in the spring. Davis Memorial tion, Bellows Falls Historical Soci- husband Charlie; and Tony Coyne Donald, four years her senior. She classic cars. Chapel in Springfield, Vt. is assisting ety, Knights of Columbus Council and wife Pat; many nieces and neph- attended schools in Menomonee Survivors include his wife Evelyn of with arrangements. #753, American Legion Post #37 ews; and his God children Michael, Falls, Wis., graduating high school (social member), BPO Elks #1619, Allison, and Rebecca; his caregivers in 1940. Janice attended Whitewater Falls Area Lions Club (Charter and who became family, Elizabeth, Rusty, State Teachers College and Prospect David J. Harty, 1988 - 2018 life member), Rockingham Rec- Monica, and sweet Bella. He is pre- Hall Business College and graduated reation Board, Past President of deceased by his parents and his sib- with honors in 1941. BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - David J. Bellows Falls Alumni Association, lings, Coley Coyne and Cathi Parker. Janice worked at A.O. Smith Janice L. Martin, 1922 - 2018. Harty, 29, of Westminster Terrace Charles E. Russell Scholarship Fund There will be calling hours 5–8 in Milwaukee as a secretary from PHOTO PROVIDED passed away unexpectedly Monday, Selection Committee, Parks Place p.m. Friday, April 6 at Fenton & 1942-1943. Between 1949 and 1955 March 19, 2018. David was born on Board of Directors, FACT Chan- Hennessey Funeral Home in Bel- she worked as a secretary and book- and Community Care Network. She March 20, 1988 in Santa Cruz, Calif., nel 8 Board of Directors, Repara- lows Falls, Vt. A funeral mass will keeper, making her home in Minne- loved life. Her warmth, smile, and the son of Randy and Veronica (Gru- tive Justice Board BF Panel, Com- be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday, April sota, California, and Illinois where sense of humor will always be re- enberg) Harty. He was a 2006 gradu- missioner of the Connecticut Valley 7 at St. Charles Church in Bellows she met her husband Roy Ertler. membered. ate of Leland & Gray High School. PeeWee Football League, Justice of Falls, with burial to follow in the St. They were married in 1955. In addition to her husbands, Jan- Officer Harty joined the Department the Peace/Board of Civil Authority, Charles Cemetery. A reception and In 1968, the Ertler family moved ice was predeceased by her parents, of Corrections on March 10, 2014 Out Town Committee, VT Council celebration of his life will follow. to Hollywood, Fla. Janice was a brother, a daughter, a stepson, and a as a correctional officer, graduating homemaker, a mother to two daugh- niece. Survivors include her daugh- with the 126th class of the Vermont ters, and the bookkeeper for her ter Lori Lull and husband Robin of Correctional Academy. He became husband’s business, Miami Typeset- Weathersfield, Vt., step-son Chris a member of the local emergency From the family of Dorothy M. Spafford ting Company. After Roy’s passing Ertler and wife Peggy of Wheat response team Oct. 3, 2014 and was in 1976, Janice and family moved Ridge, Colo., nephew Robert Mels part of the alert team. Thank you to everyone who sent cards, calls, and kept to Fort Lauderdale where she found and wife Marianne of Bartlett, Ill., He was a member of Flex Fitness David J. Harty, 1988 - 2018. employment as a secretary and and several grandchildren, great- where he worked out every day and PHOTO PROVIDED us in your prayers for our loss. bookkeeper for a mirror and glass grandchildren, great-nieces, and participated regularly in spin classes A special thank you to Springfield Health and Reha- company. great-nephews. and kickboxing. He was also a mem- fane, Vt.; his newborn daughter Ade- bilitation Center. In 1978 through a mutual friend, The family would like to thank ber of Team AMA, having earned a lina Harty; his sisters Elisabeth Harty Sincerely, Janice met Donald Martin from the staff at Springfield Health and blue belt in Jiu Jitsu. David was an of Nashua, N.H. and Christa Harty The family of Dorothy M. Spafford Springfield, Vt. and in 1979 they Rehabilitation for their compassion amazing uncle, spending time with of Bellows Falls; his grandmother were married. They made their and care of Janice. Donations in her his nieces and nephew and taking Joan Harty of Barre, Mass.; his aunts home in Charlestown, N.H. and memory may be made to the Spring- them to sporting events. and uncles Susan & Michael Larose Springfield, Vt. until 1984 when field Humane Society, 401 Skitch- Officer Harty was a hardwork- and Christopher Harty of Barre, Don retired from Jones and Lamson. ewaug Trail, Springfield, VT, 05156. ing team player affectionately call Mass; four nieces, one nephew, and In retirement, they traveled exten- There will be no calling hours. A “Lurch” because of his size. He was a several cousins. He is predeceased by Special thanks from the Merrow family sively throughout the United States, graveside memorial service will be gentle giant who would give you the his father. then came back to Springfield. Don announced at a later date. Arrange- shirt off his back. There was a service Wednesday, Perhaps you sent a lovely card passed away in 1992. ments are under the direction of David is survived by his mother March 28 at the United Church in Or sat quietly in a chair – Janice enjoyed helping others Davis Memorial Chapel, Springfield, Veronica of Bellows Falls; his foster Bellows Falls, with burial in the Oak Perhaps you sent a floral piece – through volunteer work with RSVP Vt. mother Pauline Casanova of New- Hill Cemetery. If so, we saw it there. ANSWERS TO TAKE A BREAK! 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Where Coyne also of his earlier years? coached, he also jumped in line for any useful committee he could con- He was in the group that originally began Junior (Little) League Baseball tribute to. Such list was long. in Bellows Falls, then moved on to found a Babe Ruth League and coach in Pickering worked with Coyne closely. “He was at the top of the list of as- it. When he thought he found someone to pass his Bellows Falls Jets team sistant coaches I ever had. He related to kids at such a high level. He would to - Russ Pickering- he came back and coached in the Junior League again. get the most out of them. He was an inspiration to all,” Pickering noted. “I didn’t know he had coached in the league before. I thought it was his Bis Bisbee inherited Coyne and Hugh Perkins as football assistants first year when he drafted me as 9-nine year-old. He was my coach for all when he became head coach of the Terriers. He reflects, “I really don’t four years,” Kevin Vancor said. Vancor presently is following in Joy’s footsteps know where to begin. He was one of a kind. Three words come to mind BY BILL MURPHY serving as the general manager of Bellows Falls’ American Legion Post 37 when I think of Fran: courage, inspiration, and dedication.” The Vermont Journal & The Shopper team. Joy once coached that team too. “The courage is for what he showed when he had to battle throughout Bob Joy coached me also. Vancor described how he viewed Joy as a coach. the years,” Bisbee explained alluding to Coyne’s muscular dystrophy for Bellows Falls lost two big time community members recently. They both Our experiences were years apart, but the man was the same. Vancor remem- more than 30 years, “especially when it became much more difficult. stood front and center in the athletic arena. They both cared about their bers, “He was pretty direct. He was always about the rules. He used to carry “Second was inspiration. We are all lucky and became better people community, and when it came to volunteering, they both asked, “Where the rulebook with him. We didn’t win much, but he was really patient. He just to have come in contact with him. The third word was dedication. do I get in line?” loved the game of baseball. He had a tough exterior, but he was also compas- He was dedicated to so many people in so many ways. He was dedicated Both these men are in the Bellows Falls Union High School Hall of sionate. Even if he really got on you, he made sure he talked to you and make professionally to his students and his athletes. We have lost a great one, but Fame. They are both past presidents of the Bellows Falls Alumni Associa- you feel better before you left the park.” heaven has gained one.” tion. They both have been selected to be the Grand Marshall of the annual The one thing I remember most about Joy was not just his love of baseball, Bisbee remembers vividly the day Coyne stood up for him publically as Alumni Parade. They both were coaches and cared about the athletes that but how much Bellows Falls’ little league field meant to him. Many people a professional and a friend. Those who know the story of Bisbee’s football played for them. They both supported the color purple anytime an athletic saw how much he cared about the facility, which was officially tagged “Bob success and his legacy of titles may not know there were some darker days event was held. Joy Field” a number of years ago. in his early years. They once lost 26 games in a row, and the school board They both are already missed big time. I mentioned Russ Pickering. He played for Joy with the Bellows Falls Legion had a public hearing with his job on the line. Bob Joy lived 89 years on this earth. He wasn’t a teacher, but he might as way back before the Little League field existed. The Little League Field wasn’t There were pros and cons presented, but Coyne’s words probably gave well have been. He served on both school boards in town during his era, even in anyone’s dream back then. The eventual Little League home plate was Bisbee the chance to prove himself. Bisbee remembers Coyne standing up Rockingham and Bellows Falls Union High School, and for years advo- a patch of grass in Joy’s left center field back when he was coaching the Legion and saying, “Give this young fellow a chance. The kids believe in him. They cated for the educational profession. His service on boards totaled in the team with that big field’s home plate near today’s Recreation Center. play hard for him and his athletes’ parents have told you they believe in 40-year range. “Bob really helped me in developing my theories about baseball,” said Pick- him. Give this young fellow a chance.” The biggest educational happening in the community in his lifetime ering, who played Legion for Joy and became his successor as the Babe Ruth I spoke to Coyne’s brother in-law Charlie Bashaw and asked what stood was likely the building of Bellows Falls Union High School. He was the coach. Pickering was also Legion head coach at one time. “Bob was inspira- out to him about Fran and he said, “He was so polite it was overwhelming. co-chairman of that project. tional in giving me confidence in being a baseball coach.” He had a gift for words.” Most people know him as a baseball man and he was that, but he Fran Coyne was 75 when he left us last week. He shared many commu- People in Bellows Falls have no shortage of words to glorify what these coached and officiated both basketball and baseball. Few people know the nity contributions with Joy. However, as much as there were similarities, two men did for their community. They are certainly missed.

Area players do appear in North-South basketball game

Bellows Falls Terriers’ Shane Clark (12). Green Mountain Chieftain, Ryan McSally (1). PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE

BY BILL MURPHY Bellows Falls’ Shane Clark hit both There was a third player who division’s three-point shooting con- The Vermont Journal & The Shopper a three and a layup off an offensive played on Saturday with area ties. test, received a Vermont Basketball rebound in the first half when the ac- Both her parents grew up in Bellows Coaches Association scholarship, REGION - The Vermont Basket- tion was tight before the North Di- Falls, but she played her basketball and was recognized for the lofty ball Coaches Association had their vision I/II squad flexed their muscle for Middlebury. She was a member 1,625 points she scored in her career. North-South All-Star Games on Sat- and ran away with a 96-74 win. of the girls’ Northern Division I/II Jen Heath, who was Dunbar’s urday, March 24 in Windsor. Despite Green Mountain’s Ryan McSally team, which defeated their southern coach throughout her career at Mid- Keagan Dunbar. the fact the powers that be told me was a part of the only South team that counterparts 97-57. dlebury says about her guard, “She PHOTO PROVIDED one week ago today that our area was able to find the winner’s column. Keagan Dunbar, who will advance is driven by her superb work ethic. schools would have no representa- The Division III/IV boys brought to the next level and play at Colby She always wants to improve and get bounder. She averages 8 and a half played there. Both parents were very tion, the good news is in the end both home a 94-80 triumph in a contest College in Maine, led all scorers in better. She is very skilled as a high rebounds a game.” strong athletes in their own regard. a Bellows Falls and Green Mountain that saw McSally score 6 points and the northern victory by tallying 9 school basketball player. When it Dunbar’s mother, Julie Davis, The other game played on the day boy player received the honor of par- lead his coach Brian Rapanotti to points. She actually spent much of comes to work, she just doesn’t stop. played her basketball career as a Bel- saw the Northern Division III/IV ticipating in the event, and they both comment, “He did pretty well; he fit the day on the court. Besides the Not only is she a great shooter; but lows Falls Terrier while her father girls defeat the Southern girls team played well. in and made some nice plays.” game action, she also captured the at 5 feet 4 inches, she is a great re- attended Vermont Academy and 62-49. Tickets on sale for 2018 Vermont Submit your Dari Joy Baseball picks Sports Hall of Fame induction

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PHOTO PROVIDED BY WWW.VERMONTSPORTSHALL.COM 2B | March 28, 2018 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper arts & entertainment Nexus of Art and Economy; Make flowers out of wool felt at challenges to opportunities t he VAU LT putneY, Vt. - On Monday, April director of RAMP. the New England region, and a sprinGFielD, Vt. - Sue Carey, 9, from 10 a.m. to noon, the Rock- “We are excited about this chance panel discussion illustrating how needle felting teacher extraordi- ingham Arts and Museum Project to share our stories, our resources in creative projects from around naire, is offering a flower making (RAMP) and Vermont Performance our community, successes and fail- the state are addressing housing, workshop at Gallery at the VAULT Lab (VPL) are convening innovators ures, new ideas, and network with accessibility, civic engagement, on Saturday, April 14 from 1 to 4 and leaders who will share ideas il- each other,” says Sara Coffey, founder education and attracting young p.m. Grow out of the winter dol- lustrating how the arts significantly and director of VPL. “The event will professionals and families to the drums by making bright, showy contribute to the health, economy, also give town leaders a chance to state. A facilitated conversation flowers from wool felt. You will and vibrancy of Bennington and interact with regional organizations will center on the question of job use a variety of techniques to cut, Windham County communities. that have capacity and resources to creation and the local economy shape, and join pre-felted pieces RAMP and VPL are hosting the s h are .” and how can we work together to of wool to make imaginative and event in partnership with Next Stage The meeting will highlight Think leverage and promote the creative delightful flowers. Sue’s classes are Arts, the Vermont Creative Network, Vermont, an initiative of the Ver- economy in our Vermont commu- a fun way to bring some whimsy the Vermont Arts Council, New mont Agency of Commerce and nities and foster more cross-sector and joy to an April day. England Foundation for the Arts, Community Development as well collaboration. Suitable for beginning and in- and the Southern Vermont Economy as representatives from the Vermont This event will take place on termediate students. Bring sharp Project. Creative Network, New England April 9 at Next Stage Arts, 15 Kim- scissors and a vase. There is a cost “This convening fferso an oppor- Foundation for the Arts, Local 64, ball Hill Road in Putney. Coffee and materials fee. All levels are tunity for community leaders, town Next Stage Arts, Windham Region- and refreshments will be served welcome. managers, planners, creatives, leg- al Commission, the Putnam Block starting at 9:30 a.m. with events For more information, please islators, as well as economic devel- Redevelopment, the Vermont Arts starting at 10 a.m. Register online call or come into Gallery at opment and arts organizations, to Council, and the Center for Rural at www.vermontperformancelab. the VAULT, 68 Main Street, Flowers with felt. reflect on the cultural and economic Innovation. org/events. 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EOE 603-542-9979 - 281 Washington St - Claremont, NH The Vermont Journal/The Shopper March 28, 2018 | 3B arts & entertainment “A Hard Day’s Night” kicks The big top comes to Weston Weston, Vt. – Troy Ringling Brothers Wunderle and Big Top and Barnum & Bai- off Classics of 1960s festival Adventures bring world- ley Circus, artistic class circus programming director of Circus luDloW, Vt. - The film stars to Weston’s Walker Farm Smirkus, and a Ver- FOLA (Friends of George Harri- on Saturday, April 14. Area mont Arts Council Ludlow Auditorium) son, John Lennon, primary and secondary juried artist. His will present the award- Paul McCartney, students are invited to de- antics have been winning movie, “A and Ringo Starr as velop their circus skills at featured on the Dis- Hard Day’s Night” on themselves and as Wunderle’s morning work- ney channel, the Saturday, April 7 at the Beatles as they shop and take the stage at Today Show, Mar- 7 p.m. at the Ludlow work their way Big Top’s afternoon show! tha Stewart, Chron- Town Hall Audito- through a “typi- The hands-on work- icle, Fetch, Fox and rium. cal day” of famous shop for ages six and up Friends, and Amer- This film starts a rock & rollers begins at 9 a.m. and runs icas Funniest Home movie series exploring making their way until noon. With expert Videos. the depth and variety from Liverpool to guidance, participants will Weston Playhouse of cinematic landscape London for a tele- experiment with juggling Theatre Company is of the 1960s. FOLA is vision broadcast. balls, spinning plates, uni- committed to en- happy to once again “A Hard Day’s cycling, and magic tricks. riching the commu- host well-known Ver- Night” was nomi- Plus, official circus gear nity with education mont film historian nated for two like feathers, scarves, balls, and outreach pro- Rick Winston for the Academy awards, and rings will be avail- grams for students opening night of the “A Hard Day’s Night” kicks off the 1960s film series with this picture one British Film able for purchase so that of all ages. Wunder- film series. Winston starring the Beatles. Academy award, students can continue to le’s Big Top Adven- will briefly discuss the PHOTO PROVIDED and one Grammy practice at home. tures Workshop and three featured films in award. Box Of- On Saturday afternoon Join Troy Wunderle’s circus performance at Walker Farm. Show are presented the context of the exciting trends of sical comedy starring the Beatles in fice Magazine recognized it as the from 4 until 5 p.m., Wun- PHOTO PROVIDE BY TROY WUNDERLE & BIG TOP ADVENTURES with support from filmmaking in the 1960s: the influ- their first full-length movie. Directed “Best Picture of the Month for the derle will entertain family, Clark-Mortenson ence of the French New Wave on “A Richard Lester and written by Alun Whole Family,” as it is rated G. friends, and the general public Teaching artist Troy Wunderle is Insurance and Wilder Memorial Hard Day’s Night,” the influence of Owen, this self-proclaimed “greatest As with all FOLA movies, the with wacky globe walking, as- a graduate of the Maryland Insti- Library. For questions about regis- Italian films on “A Fistful of Dollars” rock & roll comedy adventure” capi- film is open to everyone and is tounding ladder balancing, tee- tute College of Art and the Ring- tration, email ematthees@weston- - and the related Japanese film “Yo- talized on the fame and notoriety free; donations are appreciated. tering rola bolas, mesmerizing ling Brothers and Barnum & Bai- playhouse.org or call 802-824-8167 jimbo” that will screened with it as of the Beatles. It takes the tried and Popcorn will be provided by Berk- bubble routines, mischievous ley Clown College. He is a former x 113. Tickets are available at www. a double feature - and the influence true formula of the Hollywood rock shire Bank with water offered by magic, and comic buffoonery. international performer with the westonplayhouse.org. of the European art film on “The & roll musical, typified by the Elvis FOLA. For more information, call Workshop students may partici- Graduate.” Presley movies, in a new direction as 802-228-7239 or visit the FOLA pate if they choose. General ad- “A Hard Day’s Night” is a 1964 mu- influenced by the French New Wave. website at www.fola.us. mission tickets are on sale now. Theater in the Woods Vt. presents “Our Town” CAstleton, Vt. - Theater in the way run. “Our Town” has endured as ern specificity that emphasizes its Wheaton Squier, Marshall Squire, Woods Vermont Co. kicks off its a staple of theater companies large timelessness. 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Range users will sign in • Shooting long rifles or shotguns Holidays, except for special events with an onsite range officer and have from the pistol bench is prohibited, approved by the Commissioner. a valid Vermont hunting or fishing as is shooting pistols from the rifle To ensure these rules are fol- license or be the guest of someone benches. lowed, a range officer will be pres- who does. The hours of operation • Unless otherwise posted, the ent when the range is open. Be- One of our youngest, Caitlyn Masure. Carroll Tenney in his gold medal run. Kyle Simpson left, James Morse right. and range rules are listed below. range will be open April 1 to Dec. 14, fore using the range, shooters are PHOTO PROVIDED PHOTO PROVIDED PHOTO PROVIDED Range rules include: Thursday through Monday. urged to review the range rules on • A Vermont hunting or fishing li- • On Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s website, KillinGton, Vt. - The Fall set the divisions for the races to begin Cannon took home fourth, bronze, cense is required for users 15 years and Saturdays, the range hours will www.vtfishandwildlife.com. Mountain Special Olympics teamin the afternoon and Tuesday. and fifth. Rachel Maxim scored the participated in the Vermont State Special Olympics provides compe- silver, bronze, and bronze. Caitlin Ma- Winter Olympic Games March 18 - tition based on all abilities; with this sure took home fifth place in all three 20. The team had 14 athletes who format all athletes have a chance to events. Mariah Pratt took the silver, Vermont 2017 deer season participated. shine in their respective divisions. It is bronze, and bronze. Carroll Tenney This year marks the 50th anni- not unusual to have a range of ages in won bronze, gold, and bronze. versary of Special Olympics, and the divisions. The snowboard team also raced the first year for Pico Mountain to FMSO had five snowshoers. Debra the slalom, giant slalom, and super report available host the Vermont State Games. The Hall and Olivia Rounds raced the 25, G. Athlete James Morse took fourth, events started with the opening 50, and 100 meters. Debra won silver silver, and silver. Kyle Simpson scored montpelier, Vt. – The Vermont 2002,” said deer project leader Nick tive,” said Fortin. ceremonies and parade of athletes. in the first two races and then took bronze, bronze, and silver. Fish & Wildlife Department says its Fortin. “Harvest numbers increased Each year the department oper- Sue Minter, the new president and home a fourth place in the 100. Olivia Bonnie Kyle raced the slalom and final report on the 2017 deer hunting during the archery, youth and muz- ates biological check stations dur- CEO of Vermont Special Olympics, won bronze in the 25 meter, sixth intook home bronze, but unfortunately seasons is now available on their web- zleloader seasons, and the total har- ing deer hunting seasons to gather gave a welcoming speech to rally the 50 meter, and fifth in the 100 me- was sidelined the rest of the weekend site, www.vtfishandwildlife.com. vest of 15,984 is also the third highest information on the age, sex, field the teams. The Olympic torch waster. due to injury. Russell Putnam scored The report shows that hunters took since 2002. dressed weight, antler character- presented at the top of the moun- Sean Anderson, Jacob Barboza, and fourth place on his only event, the sla- a total of 15,984 deer during Ver- “The relatively high harvest was istics, and overall health of Ver- tain and skied down to light the Dalton Hutchinson raced the 50, 100, lom. mont’s archery, youth, November ri- primarily due to the mild winters of mont’s deer herd. In 2017, biologi- cauldron. The Vermont State Po- and 200 meters. Sean came home with The FMSO team now moves on to fle, and December muzzleloader deer 2016 and 2017 which allowed more cal data were collected from more lice joined the ceremonies with an a bronze and two silvers. Jacob, in his its spring schedule. They offer swim- seasons. This was 13 percent higher deer to survive. Additionally, the de- than 1,200 deer examined during honor guard and singing of the Na- first year snowshoeing for the team, ming, track and field, and bocce. The than the previous 3-year average - partment issued more muzzleloader the two-day youth season and No- tional Anthem. brought home the bronze in the 50 andnext competition will be the Upper 14,186. antlerless deer permits this year to vember rifle season. Monday was a beautiful sunny 200, and he won the gold in the 100. Valley Regional Games in Lebanon, Hunters took 3,578 deer in ar- provide more harvest opportunity To provide additional data, hunt- day for competition, however the Dalton won silver in the 50, bronze in N.H. on May 5. chery season, 1,462 in youth season, and to limit population growth in ers submitted more than 2,800 fickle Vermont weather proved a the 100, and fourth in the 200 events. If you are interested in joining the 7,272 in rifle season, and 3,672 in some parts of the state.” teeth from bucks harvested during challenge with temperatures only Alpine skiers had two fabulous days FMSO team as an athlete or volunteer, muzzleloader season. The 15,984 deer The primary goal of Vermont’s deer the rifle season. Fortin adds, “The in the low 20s. The teams mustered on the mountain racing in the slalom, please contact Scott and Maggie Kyle brought home by hunters yielded management strategy is to keep the effort made by hunters and many of through time trials for all events to giant slalom, and super G. Patrick at 603-445-2323. more than 3 million meals of local deer herd stable, healthy, and in bal- our big game reporting stations to nutritious venison. ance with available habitat. “Main- collect teeth during rifle season will “The legal buck harvest of 9,477 taining an appropriate number of greatly improve our understanding was 8 percent more than the previ- deer on the landscape ensures deer of Vermont’s buck population. The Tater Hill Golf Club welcomes ous three-year average of 8,760, and and the habitats that support them re- ages of those bucks will be posted the third highest buck harvest since main in good condition and produc- on our website in late April.” new head professional reGion – Okemo Mountain to 1999. He also held the position Hill Golf Club, the facility was pur- Vt. Fish & Wildlife hosts turkey Resort’s Golf Division welcomes of head golf coach for Woodstock chased by Tim and Diane Mueller PGA Professional Jim Gunnare Union High School from 1998 toin April 2004 and expanded from its as head professional at Tater Hill 2016. original nine holes of play. hunting seminar Golf Club in Windham, Vt. “We are extremely excited to have Although it offers plenty of chal- A long-time Vermont PGA Jim join our golf team as he brings lenge for low handicaps, golfers of all GuilForD, Vt. – The Vermont The seminar will be held at Sports- on all aspects of turkey hunting, member, Gunnare served as the with him years of experience in both ability levels can enjoy the layout that Fish & Wildlife Department is hold- man’s Inc. Fish and Game Club, 2081 including safe hunting practices, head professional at the Wood- semi-private and public golf,” said features undulating fairways, spec- ing a free turkey hunting seminar in Creamery Road in Guilford from 9 specialized equipment, calls, site stock Country Club from 1985 Okemo Vice President of Golf - Op tacular views, cottage-style flower Guilford, Vt. on April 15, 2018. This a.m. to 3 p.m. setup, and other strategies for har- to 2016. He brings years of expe- erations, Jim Remy. “He understands gardens, and the casual ambience of seminar is in addition to the two tur- “Both experienced and first-time vesting turkeys.” rience in Vermont Golf to Tater the Vermont golf landscape and is an old Vermont hill farm. Tater Hill key hunting seminars being held on turkey hunters stand to benefit from The morning portion of the Hill, and Gunnare has won multi- outstanding in providing member is located on Popple Dungeon Road April 7 at Barre Fish and Game Club these seminars,” said Hunter Educa- seminar will be classroom time, ple merchandising awards, as well and customer service.” off Route 11, 22 miles southwest of and April 8 at the Hartland Fire De- tion Training Coordinator John Pel- with the afternoon session focus- as the Vermont Chapter Profes- Gunnare is scheduled to begin Ludlow. partment. legrini. “We will provide information ing on how to pattern a shotgun sional of the Year Award in 1999. his duties at Tater Hill Golf Club on For tee times, call 802-875-2517. for turkeys. Participants can bring While at Woodstock Coun- April 23. Tater Hill is expected to More information about golf at Oke- their own firearms and ammuni- try Club, Gunnare served in theopen for the season in early May. mo Mountain Resort and Tater Hill tion, or they will be provided to New England Section of the PGA, Tater Hill is an 18-hole champion- may be obtained by calling 802-228- eGrasse Celebrating those who do not have them. and as vice president from 1997 ship course. Formerly the Windham 1600 or by visiting www.okemo.com. Doncrete Certified Hunter Education In- C 30 Years! structor Robert Etzweiler will be the instructor for this event, with 3 Floors 3 Foundations members of Sportsman’s Inc. as- Okemo season pass early-bird sale sisting. Participants can sign up luDloW, Vt. – Okemo Moun- sorts-owned mountain resorts. This unrestricted skiing and riding, 3 Free Estimates 3 Guaranteed Work at www.vtfishandwildlife.com. tain Resort season passes for the new benefit, the result of Okemo’s with no blackout dates, at Okemo Participants are also welcome to 2018-19 winter season are now new affiliation with Vail Resorts’ and Mount Sunapee. In addition 116 Pleasant Street • Ludlow, VT 05149 attend just the shooting portion of on sale at early-bird rates. Skiers Epic Pass, applies only to Okemo’sto Okemo’s standard age-category Office: 802-228-8466 • Cell: 802-356-5329 the seminar without registering. and snowboarders who purchase Ultimate and Classic Passes. Alsopricing structure, this is the only For questions, contact John Pel- a season pass for next winter can new for 2018-19, Okemo Ultimatepass with an additional category of legrini at 802-793-1894. get the best value by purchasing Season Pass holders get unlimited 80-plus for a discounted rate. before April 30. lift access at Okemo’s sister resort, Okemo’s Midweek Season Pass Last winter, Okemo revised Crested Butte Mountain Resort, in includes skiing and riding Monday its season pass offerings and in- Colorado. Other new benefits - in through Friday, non-holiday days at troduced an all-new, bigger, bet- clude savings on dining, discounts Okemo and Mount Sunapee. ter, and bolder line up of season on summer activities and events, Children 6 and younger ski for passes. The same line up - - Ulti and more. free every day at Okemo. They must mate, Classic, and Midweek - re- “We are having a great winter have an Okemo Real.Easy RFID turns for the 2018-19 season with with plenty of snow and wonder- card to access lifts, and must be YOUR CHOICE additional benefits, including 50 ful conditions,” said Okemo Vice present at the ticket window prior @VermontJournal percent off lift access at Vail -Re President of Marketing, Dave Kulis, to skiing or riding. Okemo’s Classic While Supplies Last! “and while memories of the season Pass is available to children 6 and are still fresh and top-of-mind, we younger for a fee, allowing families Round or Square want to invite skiers and riders to to bypass the ticket window each consider a season pass for next year time they visit and providing them Point Shovel, Find out how much by offering a creative selection of with the convenience of going di- snow is on the slopes! passes with great value.” rect-to-lift all season long. Rake, or Hoe Okemo’s Adult Ultimate Season Anyone with a registered Oke- Pass includes unrestricted skiing mo Real.Easy Card can purchase a 97 and riding with no blackout dates season pass online at www.okemo. 802-463-4140 each at Okemo and sister resorts, Mount com and load their season pass onto 20 Village Square Bellows Falls 6 Sunapee and Crested Butte. Okemo their RFID-enabled card. Made of Fiberglass Handle Online Customer Service 855-828-9792 offers price breaks on lift access for durable plastic, cards can last for juniors, 7 to 12; young adults, 13 to years and Okemo’s Real.Easy Cards 18; seniors, 65 to 69; and super se- offer direct-to-lift convenience. March www.VermontJournal.com niors, 70-plus. For more information, call 802- Okemo’s Classic Pass includes 228-1600 or visit www.okemo.com.

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(03/02/19) 6B | March 28, 2018 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper calendar LEGAL NOTICES vermontel.net. TFN awakens and aligns our “10 THURSDAYS – 9:30 - 11 a.m. Come and and Sunday mornings and Godnick Center in Rutland, Vt. CLASSES & bodies” consisting of the Soul CAVENDISH, Vt. – From enjoy an open gym, ball Tuesday afternoons. Current Snacks provided. Come join WORKSHOPS TUESDAYS- Body, 3 mental bodies and 6 5:45 to 6:45 p.m., join a Tai games and sometimes even a classes available including for a fun evening. More info BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - River energetic bodies. Reduce stress, Chi beginners’ class at DG bounce house! Call Windsor our Parent and Toddler class call 802-228-6276. TFN MONDAYS - Voices Poetry meets every heal, awaken, strengthen, Bodyworks, 7 Depot St. in Recreation Center 802-674- in our warm water therapy BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - The Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Flat purify and spread mindfulness Cavendish/Proctorsville, Vt., 6783. TFN pool as well as levels 1, 2, SATURDAYS – Bellows Falls Area Senior Iron Exchange building on the throughout your life as we next to the Post Office at the and 3. Our adult swim lessons MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – Still life Center Knit and Stitch group Square. All poets welcome. practice ancient yoga. Pre- corner of Rte 131 and Depot FRIDAYS - are on Thursday mornings drawing. The Mount Holly meets Mondays at 9 a.m. They Discussion of all aspects of the registration was required, St. There is a monthly tuition CHESTER, Vt. - Liza Eaton, and feature three levels: Artists Group meets at 10:30 can help you finish a project, poem. 802-463-2204. TFN classes began Tuesday, Feb. cost. To learn more about founder of Buddhaful Yoga, Stroke Development, Stroke a.m. in the community center repair an item and even take 20. Series ends on April 10. the classes, please contact offering a Strength Building Improvement, and Stroke room (under library) and sets on special projects. The group SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. - 9:30- Djemila at 802-490-0225, by Vinyasa Yoga Class using Refinement. We also offer a up a still life. The sessions are is happy to donate “Knitted 11 a.m. Play Group at Saxtons WEDNESDAYS - email: djem.translator@gmail. optional weights on Fridays special class, Swimming for the open to all and free of charge. Knockers” to breast cancer River Elementary School. Come BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - The com or check for updates on from 9:30 – 11 a.m. Build Petrified, by appointment call All that is needed is pen and survivors. Stop by and ask for on over for crafts, activities and Bellows Falls Area Senior Facebook: www.facebook. bone density, upper body 802-885-2568 or visit www. paper. TFN Betty for more information. to play! Call Molly 802-376- Center Knit and Stitch group com/gemstaichi/. TFN strength as well as overall myreccenter.org. TFN Call: 802-463-3907. TFN 6204. TFN meets Wednesdays at 9 a.m. strength, endurance, resilience, SUNDAYS - They can help you finish a CHESTER, Vt. – Strength- flexibility & reduce stress. REGION - Bone Builders to SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – 9-10:30 CHESTER, Vt. – Kundalini project, repair an item and building chair yoga class with No experience necessary. At combat osteoporosis. Free Catamount Composite a.m. Playgroup at the 8-week Yoga Series entitled even take on special projects. Liz Eaton, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Buddhaful Yoga, Fullerton Inn, and open to 55+. Call 802- Squadron of the Civil Air Springfield Area Parent Child “Awakening to your 10 The group is happy to donate Fullerton Inn, Main Street, 40 The Common, Chester, VT 674-4547. Monday and Patrol meets at 3:30-6:30 Center. Come to play and meet Bodies” at Buddhaful Yoga, “Knitted Knockers” to breast Chester. This is a strength For more information go to Wednesday: Brownsville p.m. most Sundays at new friends. All parents with Fullerton Inn, 40 Common cancer survivors, stop by building yoga class in the www.buddhafulyoga.com, Town Hall 9 -10 a.m.; Martin Squadron Headquarters, 13 young children are welcomed. in Chester from 6 – 7:15 and ask for Betty for more hatha tradition for anyone email [email protected] or Memorial Hall in Ascutney Airport Road, N. Springfield. Contact Celeste at 802-886- p.m. Liza Eaton, Certified information. Call: 802-463- looking to build bone density, call/text 518-763-1490. TFN 10-11 a.m. Tuesday and Membership is open to ages 5242 or email at celestem@ KRI Kundalini Yoga Teacher 3907. TFN physical strength, flexibility Thursday: Cavendish Baptist 12 and up. Call Commander and endurance. Come as you SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Fridays, Church 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Capt. Tom Williams at 802- BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Play are and do what you can. Use 9-11 a.m. creative movement Tuesday and Thursday: 558-5571, Twilliams@vtcap. roCKinGHAm muniCipAl mAnAGer Group at First Baptist Church a chair, yoga mat, or both! activities and playgroup held Andover Community Church org. TFN of Bellows Falls/Rockingham Drop in anytime or purchase in the gym of the Community 3 – 4 p.m. TFN The Town of Rockingham (pop. 5,282) and the Village Recreation Center. 9:30 a.m.- a few classes at once. No Center. All parents with young of Bellows Falls (pop. 3,016), Vermont, seek a municipal 11 a.m. Come join the fun! experience necessary. For children are welcome. Contact COMMUNITY manager. Healthy snack served. Call details, contact 802-875-2868, Parks and Recreation Dept. at CLUBS Molly 802-376-6204. TFN 802-885-2727. TFN MEALS [email protected] or www. MONDAYS – The manager reports to two five-member elected boards FRIDAY, APRIL 6 - buddhafulyoga.com. TFN SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Springfield and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the town CHESTER, Vt. - Liza Eaton, SATURDAYS - SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The North Community Chorus rehearsals and village. Full job description and advertisement are avail- founder of Buddhaful Yoga, CHESTER, Vt. – Meditation SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Edgar Springfield Baptist Church will are on Monday evenings able here: www.rockbf.org/index.asp?SEC=D7ECA2C1-DF- will be offering a Gentle class with Liz Eaton takes place May Open Play Group be hosting a free community at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian DE-4B61-8AB6-123B7A69B73B&Type=B_BASIC Flow Kundalini Yoga class for on Thursday, 10:45-11:15 10-11:30 a.m. at Studio dinner on Friday, April 6 from Universalist Church on 21 beginners every Wednesday a.m. at the Fullerton Inn, Main Momentum, 71 Main St. An 5 to 6:30 p.m. Dishes served Fairground Rd. Contact Terri at Bachelor’s required (master’s preferred). Five years’ related 9:30-11 a.m. You will be Street, Chester. Learn simple active playtime specifically are usually salads, casseroles, springfieldcommunitychorus@ experience preferred; experience as municipal manager, a encouraged to go at your yet profound meditation designed for children aged beans, soups, breads, desserts, gmail.com or call Barbara plus. Salary, $80,000 to $90,000, with excellent benefits. own pace and listen to your techniques for beginners (all 6 months through 5 years! and beverages. Everyone at 802-886-1777. www. body. Held at the Fullerton levels welcome). There is no Free to member families. is welcome to attend. The Email confidential cover letter, resume, and references (3) springfieldcommunitychorus. Inn, on the Chester Green. For fee for this class; donations Call 802-885-2568 or info@ church is located at 69 Main to [email protected] or send to: Rockingham org. TFN more information visit www. myreccenter.org. TFN St. in North Springfield and Search, c/o VLCT, 89 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602. are appreciated. For details, buddhafulyoga.com or call contact 802-875-2868, eaton. is handicap assessable. For Application deadline: April 16, 2018. WEEKLY – TUESDAYS - 802-875-2868. TFN [email protected] or www. more information call 802- EOE SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Come swim LUDLOW, Vt. – Ludlow Rotary buddhafulyoga.com. TFN 886-8107. HHHHHH with a great group of adults Club meets every Tuesday and is hosted by DJ’s Restaurant, SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Edgar in our masters swim group at SATURDAY, APRIL 7 - 146 Main St. from 12:15 May Open Play Group the Edgar May Center. The CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – The p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Enter via 10-11:30 a.m. at Studio group meets on Mondays at Charlestown Senior Center Health Care & Rehabilitation Services side door opposite bank Momentum, 71 Main St. An 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 at 223 Old Springfield Road drive-through. Visit www. active playtime specifically a.m. The group is comprised in Charlestown is hosting a of South Eastern Vermont ludlowrotary.com or contact designed for children aged of a wide range of abilities complete turkey supper on club President, Tesha Buss at A Community Mental Health Agency 6 months through 5 years! including new swimmers. Call Saturday, April 7 at 5 p.m. [email protected]. TFN Serving Windham and Windsor Counties Free to member families. 802-885-2568 or visit www. Menu includes turkey, potatoes, myreccenter.org. TFN Call 802-885-2568 or info@ THURSDAYS – carrots, stuffing, green beans, myreccenter.org. TFN gravy, cranberry sauce, rolls SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Youth swim CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – The IT Support Specialist - Full time (37.50 hours/week) position currently available based Charlestown Rotary Club meets and butter, and homemade WINDSOR, Vt. - Play Group lessons are offered on Saturday in Springfield. You enjoy helping and teaching others. You are a problem-solver. You are at the Charlestown Town Hall pies for dessert. Tickets go on compassionate and know how to stay calm when others around you may be escalating. You at 6:30 p.m. on Summer Street. sale at 4 p.m. until sold out. have always been interested in computers and technology and seem to have a knack for it. inVitAtion to BiD For more information email Serving starts at 5 p.m. For You have experience working with Windows but also appreciate the benefits of iPhones. mt HollY elementArY sCHool [email protected]. TFN take outs please call 603-826- You are organized and wear cool argyle socks. You prefer to spend your time with peo- 5987 between noon and 3 p.m. the day of the supper, to ple who have a good sense of humor and are committed to health and wellness? HCRS is The Mt Holly Elementary School is seeking lawn mowing RUTLAND, Vt. – Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets be picked up between 4 - 4:30 hiring an IT Support Specialist who will be the first point of support both in person and bids for the upcoming mowing season. from 7-10:30 p.m. at the p.m. Enjoy food and company. on the phone to our 500+ employees. This highly organized individual should be driven Please contact the Principal of the Mt Holly School to provide outstanding support, education, and training to end-users for general computer District, Craig Hutt Vater, 802 259-2392, should you have use, printers, phone/pagers/cellular devices, and the electronic medical record used by the questions regarding mowing requirements. clinical staff. You will manage inventory, video conferencing scheduling, maintain user All bids should be in a sealed envelope marked “Mowing Cavendish town elementary school access. Associates degree in Technology or related field preferred. Minimum 1-2 years of Bid” and can either be mailed to the address below or left at KinDerGArten reGistrAtion experience in IT related support or customer service required. the Mt Holly Elementary School no later than 3 pm on April 3rd, 2018. Cavendish Town Elementary School is registering incoming Developmental Services - Service Coordinator-Springfield - Full time 37.50hours/week All bids will be opened at Mt Holly’s next regular school students for the 2018-2019 school year. Children who will position is currently available and based in the Springfield Area. Are you looking for a board meeting which will be held April 4th, 2018 at 6:00 pm be five by August 31, 2018 are eligible. position that could make a positive difference in someone’s life? We are looking for a service at Black River Union Middle & High School in Ludlow VT. coordinator to provide supports, services and case management to adults and children with Mt Holly’s School Board reserves the right to reject any or If your child was born between September 1, 2012 and Au- Intellectual Disabilities in the greater Springfield area. This is a high energy position that all bids which may be submitted. gust 31, 2013, please call the school at 875-7758 to register requires multitasking, the ability to set priorities, lead a team and good interpersonal and Bid Address: Mt Holly Elementary School, PO Box 45, them for school. writing skills. It also requires a car, driver’s license and insurance. A bachelor’s degree in Mt Holly VT, 05758 human services, psychology or sociology preferred but will train the right candidate. Please reference position-1031Spfld toWn oF roCKinGHAm Clinical Supervisor/Area Manager - School Services - Looking for a challenging and very Bellows Falls Village DeVelopment reVieW BoArD rewarding next step in your clinical career? Join our team! The HCRS Children’s Program is Annual meeting petitions are now available The proposed project involves the demolition of the Robert- seeking a dynamic team player to be the Clinical Supervisor/Area Manager for School Ser- son Papermill located at 21 Island Street. A zoning permit is vices in the Hartford area. We are looking for a candidate with 3-5 years clinical experience monday, may 14, 2018 required. The Rockingham Development Review Board will working with children and youth with mental health and behavioral issues and who likes Annual Bellows Falls Village Corp Business Meeting Bellows hold a site visit at 5:30pm and a public hearing at 7:00 pm on working collaboratively with school districts. This individual is responsible for the clinical Falls Opera House at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2018. The site visit is at location and is supervision of our school-based clinicians and behavioral interventionists in the Hartford/ a hard hat zone. The public hearing will be held at the Town White River Junction area. Candidates should have a supervision approach that blends tuesday, may 15, 2018 offices, d3r floor conference room. If there are questions or relational, trauma informed, family systems and ABA models. Proven organizational and Australian Balloting comments, please contact Charles Wise at 463.1229. staff management skills needed. Clinical license with MSW, MA or PhD is required. Please Masonic Temple, 61 Westminster Street, Bellows Falls reference position #519-44 Polls open 9:00 am and close at 7:00 pm

Behavioral Interventionist - Full time 37.50hours/week position in the Townshend VT Offices to be filled include: Moderator (1); President (1); BelloWs FAlls VillAGe CorporAtion area is available. Ideal candidate should be skilled in working with middle school aged Trustee (2); Treasurer (1); Clerk (1); Auditor (3). All posi- puBliC notiCe adolescents and assisting with behavioral issues to support classroom learning. Has strong tions, except Trustees, are for one (1) year terms; the trustee WAter mAin FlusHinG ability to collaborate with school staff and supporting efforts of parents. Training and positions are two (2) years. experience working with middle school age children as well as crisis management skills THE BELLOWS FALLS VILLAGE CORPORATION necessary. Experience with Applied Behavioral Analysis a plus. A reliable car, valid driver’s Nomination petitions are ready for those who wish to run for a WATER SYSTEM WILL BE Bellows Falls Village office. The petitions may be picked up at the license and ability to pass a background check are required. Relevant undergraduate degree FLUSHED WEEKDAYS FROM 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 Town Clerk/Village Clerk’s office any weekday between 8:30 am and in human services or related field or commensurate experience is preferred. Please reference 4:30 pm. They must be returned to the Clerk’s fficeo by April 9, 2018 P.M. BEGINNING MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2018 AND position #5322BI no later than 4:30 pm (six Mondays before the election) and contain CONTINUING THROUGH FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2018. a minimum of thirty (30) valid signatures. Please check out our Behavioral Interventionist positions in SOME AREAS MAY EXPERIENCE ROILY WATER BUT Windham and Windsor Counties on the website. March 30, 2018 (at least forty-five days before the meeting) is the THIS CONDITION SHOULD CORRECT ITSELF IN A last day to file article petitions signed by at least five percent (5%) of SHORT TIME. HCRS is proud to offer one of the best benefits packages in the area. Our benefit package, registered Village voters with the Village Clerk in order to be placed coupled with competitive salaries, allows us to attract and retain the best staff you may ever on the Annual Meeting Warning. Please call the Clerk’s Office – IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS, PLEASE CALL THE 463-4336 – to request the number of signatures needed. work with. The high caliber of our staff creates an environment of excellence; making HCRS BELLOWS FALLS WATER DEPT. a great place to work and helping us make a positive difference in our community. please note: Your name must appear on the Bellows Falls Village AT 802-463-1232. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION. Please send resume and letter of interest via our WEBSITE at www.hcrs.org, by fax to checklist in order to vote at Village Meeting on May 14 & 15, 2018 or to sign any petition. You may come to the clerk’s office to register 802-886-4530, or by mail to: to vote Monday thru Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 p.m. You may also Brian Joslyn HCRS - Attn: Human Resources, 390 River Street, Springfield, VT 05156 register to vote at the Village Meeting on Monday, May 14 and May Chief Operator Equal Opportunity Employer 15, 2018. For more information, call the clerk’s office at 463-4336. Bellows Falls Water Dept. The Vermont Journal/The Shopper March 28, 2018 | 7B AUTOMOTIVE calendar 40 countries, and has reached BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – noon. During this program, celebration features a special Earth Day Cake in honor SUNDAY, APRIL 29 - COMMUNITY the highest points in 45 states. Eckankar is hosting a three- learn about migrating Vermont program on “Amphibians on of Earth Day! Museum is ASCUTNEY, Vt. – The MEALS CONT. He will display specialized part workshop on past lives wildlife and their journeys the Move” on Friday, April open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weathersfield Historical Society mountaineering equipment and starting on Wednesday, April during the year. Fun facts 20 from 11 a.m. to noon. As Admission by donation. For has invited award-winning SATURDAYS - unique images of mountain 11 at the Rockingham Library and a cool craft-making frogs, toads, and salamanders more information, visit www. author and Westminster CHESTER, Vt. – Gassetts terrain. Admission is free, but from 6 – 7 p.m. All are invited activity are included! Museum wake up from their long winter nature-museum.org, or call resident, Jessie Haas, to give Grange holds a buffet donations to help build a new to this free three-part workshop open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. rest, many begin their journeys 802-843-2111. a talk about a 1775 incident breakfast every month on the observation tower on Bromley series exploring how past-life Admission by donation. For to special pools in hopes of known as the “Westminster first Saturday at 8-9:30 a.m. Mountain will be welcomed. influences can manifest in the more information, visit www. starting a family. Learn about WINDSOR, Vt. – Come to Massacre,” that happened in It consists of eggs, bacon, This event is part of the Green present. Discover and practice nature-museum.org, or call “big nights,” vernal pools, sing, play, read, or just listen what is now eastern Vermont. sausage, home fries, toast, Mountain Club James P Taylor specific techniques in each 802-843-2111. and the awesome amphibians at our Open Mic Coffeehouse The talk will take place on pancakes (blueberry and Outdoor Adventure Series. session for gaining insight that make a special spring at Old South Church in Sunday, April 29, 2018, at 2 plain), real maple syrup, juice, into the often-hidden spiritual THURSDAY, APRIL 19 – journey. Museum is open from Windsor on Saturday, April p.m. at Martin Memorial Hall, coffee, tea, and hot cocoa. FRIDAY, APRIL 6 & opportunities of our actions GRAFTON, Vt. – The Nature 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission 21 at 7 p.m. Donations and the Town Hall, on Route 5 in All are welcome! Admission SATURDAY, APRIL 7 - and choices. What gifts do our Museum’s week long Earth by donation. For more offerings of baked goods Ascutney, Vt. The program is at the door. Hope to see you WALPOLE, N.H. – The First past lives offer us today? You Day celebration features a information, visit www.nature- are gratefully accepted. This free and open to the public. For there. We are located on Route Congregational Church of are welcome to attend one, two special program “Amazing museum.org, or call 802-843- is a family-friendly event, more information call 802- 103N, just above junction Walpole, N.H. is holding a or all three sessions on April Adaptations” on Thursday, 2111. and all are welcome! View 885-9517. of 103 and Route 10. Any Spring Rummage Sale on 11, May 9 & June 13. April 19 from 11 a.m. to noon. the event on our Facebook questions, call Dave at 802- Friday, April 6 from 4 – 6 River otters can slide on their SATURDAY, APRIL 21 - page, www.facebook.com/ WEDNESDAYS – 875-2637. TFN p.m. and a Rummage & Food TUESDAY, APRIL 17 – bellies, woodpeckers have GRAFTON, Vt. – The Nature OldSouthChurchWindsor, and CHARLESTOWN, N.H.– Sale on Saturday, April 7 from GRAFTON, Vt. – The Nature extra hard beaks for pecking, Museum’s week long Earth let us know if we’ll be seeing Weekly bingo at the WEEKDAYS - 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Find good Museum’s week long Earth and white-tailed deer can Day celebration features a you! For more information call Charlestown Memorial VFW BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The quality spring and summer Day celebration features a use their tail to “talk” when special program on “Abenaki 802-674-5087. Post 8497, 365 Lovers Lane Bellows Falls Area Senior used clothing, household, and special program on Raptors there’s danger. Adaptations & Nature” on Saturday, Rd. Early Birds at 5 p.m., Center serves lunch 11:30 tag sale items. Food will be on Tuesday, April 17 from are special body parts, body April 21 from 11 a.m. to a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Monday available for Saturday hours 11 a.m. to noon. Raptors features, and behaviors that noon. Long ago, the Abenaki through Friday to area seniors. only. Special bag sale will rule the sky and are a special help animals survive where people relied on nature’s Kitchen/Dishwasher/Food prep/server The Senior Meals menu for the happen from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. group of birds that include they live. Bring your young many resources to survive. week is available by calling on Saturday, when you can eagles, falcons, hawks and naturalist(s) and investigate This included making clothing Green Mountain at Fox Run is hiring for year-round, PT 802-463-3907. The Bellows stuff either a large trash bag or owls. Examine feathers, feet, real animal pelts, skins, and and building shelters from kitchen help. Duties include dishwashing, bussing, serving, Falls Area Senior Center is a small trash bag for a set fee. bones and other artifacts. other artifacts. Museum natural materials. Their food clean-up, and some food prep. Must be responsible, reliable, located at 18 Tuttle St. We Great hands-on items, bird open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. came from hunting, gathering, compassionate, and respectful to GMFR guests. We offer are wheelchair and walker WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 - facts, and crafts. Museum is Admission by donation. For farming, and fishing. Knowing a competitive hrly. rate and a pleasant work environment. accessible with plenty of SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. more information, visit www. all about the natural world, Kitchen experience helpful but we will train the right indi- parking. TFN Vermont Adult Learning is Admission by donation. For nature-museum.org, or call and being connected to it, viduals. Shifts available are at night from 4:30-8:30. hosting a GED orientation more information, visit www. 802-843-2111. was very important. Come on Wednesday, April 11 at nature-museum.org, or call experience native artifacts, Please contact Martin or Laurie in our kitchen at 802-228- EVENTS Vt. Adult Learning, 100 River 802-843-2111. FRIDAY, APRIL 20 – listen to Native American 8885 to schedule an interview OR drop in at Green Moun- FRIDAY, MARCH 30 - St. in Springfield. Are you GRAFTON, Vt. – The Nature stories, play traditional games, tain at Fox Run and complete an employment application. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Vermont interested in getting your WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 – Museum’s week long Earth Day and make a craft. We’ll enjoy We are located at 262 Fox Lane in Ludlow VT. Adult Learning invites you to High School Diploma, GED, GRAFTON, Vt. – The Nature the official Ribbon Cutting and or just want to brush up on Museum’s week long Earth Day Open House on Friday, March some skills? Contact sbarnett@ celebration features a special 30 from 3 - 7 p.m. in at 100 vtadultlearning.org to sign up. program on “Magnificent River Street in Springfield. All our services are free to VT Migrations” on Wednesday, Enjoy refreshments, music and residents ages 16 and up. April 18 from 11 a.m. to Help WAnteD artwork created and presented part-time truck Driver in WrJ and springfield by our students. For more Must be able to work up to 16 hours/wk. driving truck to established professional information please contact the The Grafton inn in Grafton, Vt is hiring pick up furniture donations. Applicants must have a valid FINE RESIDENTIALConstruction CONSTRUCTION Company seeking to add Office Manager at sbarnett@ driver’s license, a clean driving record, and a minimum of vtadultlearning.org or by prompt professional Carpenters We’re hiring part-time Housekeepers. one year truck driving experience. Applications available at calling 802-546-0879 Experience in hospitality preferred. the Good Buy Stores - 676 Hartford Ave, WRJ or 23 Main to their team. SATURDAY, MARCH 31 - St., Springfield, or at SEVCA, 91 Buck Dr., Westminster, SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Accepting resumes at [email protected] or on employment page at www.sevca.org. No phone calls if you have 3-5 years experience, are Association of Springfield Area or stop in to fill out an application please. Apply by April 6, 2018. EOE. motivated, have reliable transportation, and 92 Main Street, Grafton, VT Churches is hosting an Easter enjoy working, please call or email today. Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at www.graftoninnvermont.com 802.843.2248 notiCe oF propertY sAle Riverside Park next to Riverside We offer paid holidays, vacations, and town of rockingham, Vt Middle School in Springfield, retirement package, combined with highly with the Easter Egg Hunt taking Notice is hereby given that the Town of Rockingham, competitive wages. All inquiries held in place at Noon. Bring your notiCe Vermont will accept sealed bids on one Town-owned confidentiality. family and enjoy food, games toWn oF nortH WAlpole and Easter festivities. If you property. The property information and all bidding would like to volunteer, make instructions are specified in a bid solicitation available at a donation or have questions Residents of the North Walpole Village District are the office of the Municipal Manager at Rockingham Town please contact Assistant Pastor hearby notified: Voting on the 2018 Budget & Warrant Hall, 7 Square, Bellows Falls, VT, or in the “Public Notices” Rubin Jennings of North Articles is scheduled for 7:00 pm Thursday, April 05, section of the Town’s web site – www.rockbf.org. Springfield Baptist Church at 2018 at St. Peter’s Church basement on Church Street, CROWN POINT BUILDERS, INC. 802-886-8107. The property will be available for inspection at specified North Walpole, NH. times on April 6, 2018, and sealed bids must be received Chester, VT 05143 FRIDAY, APRIL 6 - in hand no later than 4:00 p.m. on April 17, 2018. The 802-875-5240 MANCHESTER, Vt. – Join Residents may pick up the Village Report at the follow- property will be sold to the highest qualified bidder for that www.crownpointbuilders.com author and mountaineer Bob ing locations in the Village: Village Hall; NW Library; property, subject to 24 V.S.A. 1061(a). The Town reserves [email protected] Hauptman for a presentation of 5 Star Beverage; Food Discount after March 29, 2018. the right to reject any and all bids. his mountaineering adventures on Friday, April 6 at 7 p.m. Shane O’Keefe, Municipal Manager North Walpole Village Commissioners Mark Mitchell Ken Duffy at the Manchester Community Town of Rockingham, Vermont Library. Bob has traveled in

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A suggestion from a colleague could give your professional project that long-needed boost. Meanwhile, someone close to you still needs your emotional support. SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem- ARIES (March 21 to April 19) ber 21) Before complying with a col- Rumors of a change in the workplace league’s request, check to see that the could make you a mite uneasy about action benefits all, not just one per- going ahead with implementing your son’s agenda. Continue firming up ideas. Best advice: Ignore the talk and those travel plans. proceed as planned. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Everyone has an opinion on how to December 21) Your social life is on handle a recent business suggestion. the upswing, and the only problem is Thank them for their advice. Then deciding which invitations to accept. go ahead and follow your own fine Enjoy yourself before settling down instincts. for some serious work next week. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) While CAPRICORN (December 22 to home is your main focus this week, January 19) With your creative aspects new issues in the workplace need your on high, you might want to restart your attention as well. Take things step by work on that novel or painting you put step. Pressures ease in time for week- aside. Your efforts will bring a surge in end fun. your self-esteem. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru- less rigid when handling a relationship ary 18) While you’re generous with problem. You might believe you’re in others, be sure you’re not overlooking the right, but try to open your mind to your own needs. Take time to assess the possibilities of facts you’re cur- your situation and make adjustments rently not aware of. where necessary. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Leos and Leonas run at a hectic pace PISCES (February 19 to March 20) throughout much of the week. But by Being applauded for your achieve- the weekend, the Lions’ Dens become ment is great. But watch out that you a purrrfect place for you Fine Felines don’t start acting like a star. It could to relax in. lose you valuable support with your VIRGO (August 23 to September next project. 22) Change is favored early in the BORN THIS WEEK: Your strong week. This should make it easier for belief in justice, along with your lead- you to reassess your plans for handling ership qualities, help you protect the a troubling professional relationship. rights of others. Good luck. © 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. TAKE A BREAK! TAKE 8B | March 28, 2018 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper calendar AUTOMOTIVE Poetry Open Mic on Tuesday, April and a story time. Free and open to org or go to www.rockinghamlibrary. tv.org. EVENTS CONT. 3 at 7 p.m. Read original poetry or all. TFN org. TFN SUPPORT WEDNESDAYS CONT. a favorite poem by another poet. LUDLOW, Vt. – Select Board GROUPS Regular Games at 6:30 p.m. All ages are welcome to participate. SPRINGFIELD, Vt.– Springfield Town CAVENDISH, Vt. – Sit & Knit at meetings are the first Monday Or be a part of the audience to Library story time, 43 Main St., 10 Cavendish Fletcher Community of every month at the Town Hall. MONDAYS – THURSDAYS – support these brave souls. Readers a.m. Free and open to the public Library on Thursday evenings from For more information, call 802- SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - NAMI Vermont LUDLOW, Vt. – Gypsy Reel plays should come prepared to read up to with stories, songs, and activities 5 – 7 p.m. Sit and Knit or Crochet, or 228-2841 or go to www.ludlow. Connection Recovery Support regularly at The Killarney, in Ludlow. five poems. To begin, each person for the youngest readers. For more do any fiber art of your choice. Light vt.us. Recordings found at www. Group is a mental illness support Music always begins at 6:30 p.m. will read one poem. Depending information, call the library at 802- snacks will be provided. There is no okemovalley.tv. group. It provides a forum to and continues until 8:30 p.m. or later on the number of participants, a 885-3108. TFN charge. TFN share experiences and learn about SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Select Board (depending upon sports schedules). second, third, fourth, and even fifth opportunities and challenges ROCKINGHAM, Vt. - Crafts, FRIDAYS - meetings are on the second and Fine ale, good pub food, and great round of reading will follow. This regardless of diagnostics. HCRS, CRT Stories and Play Time toddlers and CHESTER, Vt. – Story time at Whiting fourth Monday of the month starting music in the traditional Irish style. event is free and open to the public. Room, 390 River St. Meets every preschoolers. Enjoy stories, songs, Library from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at 7 p.m. in the Selectman’s Hall TFN For more information, go to www. Monday from 1-2 p.m. Info: call crafts, and activities. Rockingham Come and listen to a story every on 96 Main Street. For more rockinghamlibrary.org, or call 802- 800-639-6480 or visit www.namivt. GASSETTS, Vt. - Bingo will be held Free Public Library 10:30-11:30 Friday with your children. Call 802- information, go to www.springfieldvt. 463-4270. org. TFN every Thursday night at the Gassetts a.m. Contact 463-4270. TFN 875-2277. TFN govoffice2.com. Grange. Starts at 6:30 p.m., doors SUNDAY, APRIL 8 - BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Overeaters WEDNESDAYS – BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Minecraft TUESDAYS - open at 5 p.m. Supper, raffle and MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – Mount Anonymous Meeting from 7-8 p.m., WESTON, Vt. - Come and enjoy a Club at the Rockingham Free Public BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Rockingham 50/50 tickets are on sale. Come Holly Town Library is hosting a 44 School St., Bellows Falls. Please story hour with friends at the Wilder Library every Friday from 3:30 - Select Board meetings are on the first and join in. Call Donna at 802- presentation about the Hollywood call 802-376-3507. TFN Memorial Library, Lawrence Hill 4:30 p.m. A limited number of and third Tuesday of every month 591-4290 or you can call the hall at Blacklist on Sunday, April 8 from 3 – Road in Weston! 11 a.m. - noon. library computers are available. at 6:30 p.m. Bellows Falls Village TUESDAYS - 802-875-1051. TFN 5 p.m. Film expert Rick Winston will Call ahead to check, 802-824-4307. Registration is recommended if you Trustee meetings are the second SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Breast Feeding explore the origins of the blacklist in SATURDAYS - TFN will need to use a library computer. and fourth Tuesday. Both meetings Support Group second and fourth Hollywood’s labor unrest and what BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Internet and If you are joining the club with your take place in the Lower Theater of Tuesdays at the Springfield Hospital led to its ultimate end, showing clips jazz jam Saturday at the Flat Iron LUDLOW, Vt. – Weekly toddler and own laptop and Minecraft account, the Bellows Falls Opera House. Call Library Level D. Noon-2 p.m. It is from films that were affected by Exchange, located in the square. No pre-school story time with a weekly you do not need to sign up. TFN 802-463-4336 for more information free and no registration is required. the fear that consumed Hollywood, cover charge, just a tip jar to listen theme, music, and activity. 10:30- or go to www.rockbf.org. Recordings For more information call Erin at including “High Noon,” “On the to some great jazz music. Enjoy a 11:30 a.m. at the Fletcher Memorial BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Bellows Falls can be found at www.fact8.com. 802-885-7511. TFN Waterfront,” and “Salt of the Earth.” coffee and relax. 5-7 p.m. TFN Library. Best suited for ages 5 and Area Senior Center Book Club, in LUDLOW, Vt. – Co-Dependents MONDAYS – younger. Call Sacha at 802-228- partnership with the Rockingham MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – Select Board 3517 or email skrawczykvt@gmail. Free Public Library, 65 Westminster meetings are on the second Tuesday Anonymous meets on Tuesdays, CHESTER, Vt – Children of all ages com to register for programs. TFN St., meets on the first Friday of every at 7:30 p.m. of each month at the 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the basement LIBRARIES are invited to join the LEGO Club at month at 9 a.m. Call the senior Town Office. For more information, of the Fletcher Memorial Library, FRIDAY MARCH 30 & SATURDAY, the Whiting Library in Chester. We WINDSOR, Vt. - Preschool and center at 802-463-3907 or the call 802-259-2391. 88 Main St. in Ludlow. Find out MARCH 31 – will provide the LEGOs and DUPLOs Toddler Storytime every Wednesday library at 802-463-4270 for details. more about CoDA at coda.org. REGION - The Mount Holly Town and you supply the imagination. The from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Windsor TFN WESTON, Vt. – Select Board For more information regarding Library will be holding its annual program is on Mondays from 3:30 Public Library, 43 State Street. Each meetings are on the second and forth this meeting, contact Sarah E. at Spring Plant Sale on Friday, March to 4:30 p.m. Thanks to the Rotary week features a theme, music stories SATURDAYS - Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. [email protected]. TFN 30 and Saturday, March 31. Stop by Club of Chester for helping us with a and a craft. www.windsorlibrary.org. ALSTEAD, N.H. - Stop by the at the Town Office. Call 802-824- the library on Friday for our special generous donation for this program. 802-674-2556. TFN Shedd-Porter Memorial Library for 6988 or go to www.westonvt.org for WINDSOR, Vt. – Cedar Hill pre-sale from 2 - 5 p.m. Can’t make For further information contact 802- cinnamon buns the last Saturday of more information. Recordings can be Alzheimer’s caregiver support group. it on Friday? Come see us Saturday 875-2277, www.whitinglibrary.org, LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Join world each month and visit with friends found at www.gnat-tv.org. Meet fellow caregivers who really at the Belmont General Store from 9 or on Facebook. TFN traveler Carol Barclay for “Sit and or neighbors. The cinnamon buns understand because they’ve been a.m. - 1 p.m. or at Shaw’s in Ludlow Knit” at the South Londonderry Free BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - The Bellows there, too, when things are difficult or TUESDAYS – are from McGuire’s Bakery and are from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All proceeds Library, 15 Old School Street in available for a small fee. All the Falls Woman’s Club meets on the isolating. First Tuesdays from 3:30–5 CHARLESTOWN, N.H. - Story go toward library collections and South Londonderry, on Wednesday proceeds go to benefit the library. second Tuesday of each month, p.m. at 92 Cedar Hill Drive (off Route time for toddlers and Pre-K at the programming. evenings from 7 - 9 p.m. Carol is an The library is at 3 Main St., Alstead. through May, at the United Church. 5). TFN Silsby Free Library from 10:30 a.m. extremely patient instructor and is The hall is accessible to all. Women TUESDAY, APRIL 3 – Children and parents are invited always creating a beautiful, intricate interested in joining and helping with SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Wellness/Lifestyle BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The for stories, songs and finger plays. something out of yarn. Come on MEETINGS club projects may contact Barbara Change Support Group, meets the Rockingham Library is hosting a Session includes playtime, an activity over, all are welcome! TFN Comtois, membership chairman, at second Tuesday of each month from MONDAYS – 802-344-0025. The Bellows Falls 5:45-7 p.m. at the Springfield Health ANDOVER, Vt. – Select Board THURSDAYS - Woman’s Club is a member of the Center, 100 River St. Free. Register meetings are every second and BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Join the General Federation of Women’s by calling 802-886-8946 or email fourth Monday of the month at Black River genealogy group at Rockingham Clubs. cht@springfieldmed.org. TFN Free Public Library every Thursday, 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office. 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