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Westminster Gazette 1/1/2018 4:46 PM Page 1 January 2018 WG_Westminster Gazette 1/1/2018 4:46 PM Page 1 WestminsterGazette Vol. 14, No. 1 January 2018 po box 147 westminster vt 05158 Our Community Newspaper @ www. westminstervt.org Westminster’s Historic Treasure There is a little white building just south of Westminster Town Hall. Some think it is a shed belonging to the William Czar Bradley house on the cor - ner of Highway 5 and School St. Others do not even realize it is there. It did once belong with the Bradley property as Esquire Bradley’s law office, built probably around 1800. Two hundred years later it belongs to the Westminster Historical Society. Recently, in October of 2017, there was a lot of activity at the little build - ing. Momaney Painters of Brattleboro were busy scraping the old lead paint off the building and putting new paint on it. People are noticing the change. The society is proud of the new image and the fine work done by this compa - ny. This work did not come cheaply. However, through the donations of gen - erous historical society members, a grant from the Windham Foundation and a donation from the Dascomb CharitableTrust, Westminster Historical Society was able to afford the needed work. The balance of structural repairs will be completed in the spring of 2018. noons next summer. A docent will be available to answer questions and tell you The interior of the building contains the furniture and accoutrements of about Mr. Bradley’s life and accomplishments, of which Westminster residents Bradley’s office. The two rooms offer a rare glimpse into the business and polit - should be very proud. Watch for announcements of the dates. ical life of this attorney between 1806 and 1858. The Society will reopen the building for public viewing during Sunday after - Photo courtesy of Virginia "Obe" Lisai. Town Meeting and Open Offices Notice Thank You - Westminster Cares Receives Donations! Cheryl Rounds of the Women's Fellowship Group of the First Congregational Church of Westminster readies holiday baskets for distribution. Westminster Cares would like to express sincere appreciation for the contri - butions of so many members of the community—individuals, neighbors, fami - lies and businesses—towards our 2017-2018 Annual Appeal. Donna Dawson, director, noted, “Every single donation is important to us! These funds will help to provide much needed programs and services for our seniors and adults with disabilities who need assistance. Each week we get closer to reaching our fundraising goal. Thank you!” Several local organizations have made holiday donations: the Women’s Fellowship group of the First Congregational Church of Westminster created and donated holiday baskets for Meals-on-Wheels recipients; the Congregational Church of Westminster West donated gift cards from local grocery stores and pharmacies so that those in need would not have to go without; and Patriot Property Taxes & Dog Licenses Due Freightliner-Western Star made a holiday donation of $250 that Westminster SECOND INSTALLMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES Cares will put to good use. We are so fortunate to live in a community that cares ARE DUE ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2018. about seniors and those who may be vulnerable and in crisis. It’s not too late to make a contribution! The Annual Appeal will continue 2018 DOG LICENSES ARE NOW AVAILABLE. throughout the winter. Donations are appreciated at any time of year. Donations PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ALL DOGS MUST BE that are made to honor or memorialize individuals will continue to be listed LICENSED BEFORE APRIL 1, 2018. monthly in the Westminster Gazette. January 2018 WG_Westminster Gazette 1/1/2018 4:46 PM Page 2 page 2 Westminster Gazette January 2018 Get up to $4000 in Discounts to Upgrade Wood/Gas Heating to Pellets Green Mountain Home Repair, a program of the Windham & Windsor Housing Trust, is pleased to announce a pellet stove replacement program for Windham County residents. Eligible homeowners will get a price reduction of $2,000 to $4,000 on the cost of purchasing and installing an approved pellet stove to replace an old wood stove, or kerosene or propane heater. Funding for this two-year program comes from the State of Vermont’s Clean Energy Development Fund. Each new pellet stove replacement will decrease pollution, increase energy efficiency, and reduce homeowner’s fuel usage. Loans are available to pay the remainder of the installation cost and all homeowners will get a complimentary home check up to review maintenance, health and safety concerns. Green Mountain Home Repair is partnering with Friends of the Sun, the Stove Depot, Shanahan Building Supplies, and Sandri Energy on this program. For more information and to check eligibility, call the Windham & Windsor Housing Trust at (802) 254-4604. Mystery Photo - Not Identified! Last month’s Mystery Photo of the GH Walker General Store and town Post Office didn’t receive any respons - es - correct or not! We have very little Want to Help Your Community Paper? information about the photo. It did have the following inscription along The Westminster Gazette operates on a the bottom, evidently identifying the shoestring budget. Just a handful more of folks in the photo, from the left: community underwriters, donations or “Barraby, Carl Underwoood, Holt, advertisers would make a big difference. G.H. Walker (seated in the automo - bile), Mrs. C.B. Torrey and H.S. Any individuals or businesses interested in Cady.” helping us out in any of these ways should If any of those names sound famil - contact the Westminster Gazette at: iar, please send us more information. [email protected] Thanks! Thank You! ADVERTISE IN THE GAZETTE! Annual Rates: Pages 2-3 approx. 2.5”x3” $275 a year $30 for one month K. BEEBE, INC Pages 4-7 CABLE TOOL WELL DRILLING approx. 3.5”x4” PUMP SERVICE $525 a year Plumbing and Heating $80 for one month Established 1946 FULLY INSURED * ESTIMATES GIVEN Page 8 CALL 463-3725 approx. 1.5”x2.5” 51 SAXTONS RIVER ROAD* BELLOWS FALLS $175 a year No one time ads Underwriting Support is a donation of at least $300 annually and does not include advertising. Underwriters are listed in the box on page 6 each month. On-line at: www. westminstervt.org January 2018 WG_Westminster Gazette 1/1/2018 4:46 PM Page 3 January 2018 Westminster Gazette page 3 Vermont Priest Recognized for Dedication to Kurn Hattin Homes The Charles Albert Dickinson Award, estab- lished in 2013, is given annually in recognition of an organization or individual whose philanthropic commitment embodies the mission of New England Kurn Hattin Homes for Children. Named for its founder, Reverend Charles Albert Dickinson, this award recognizes those who make a significant con- tribution to the field of child welfare and assistance in an effort to transform the lives of children and families forever. A beautiful cast crystal relief sculpture honoring the award recipient features an image of Reverend Dickinson. The sculpture was designed and created by Vermont artist, Robert DuGrenier. This year’s recipient, Father Lance W. Harlow of St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Burlington, became involved with Kurn Hattin in 2005. He was asked to participate in Kurn Hattin’s music program which led to his playing in the bands and choir on and off campus. In 2011, he was transferred to Williston, which no longer allowed him to have as much on-site con- tact with Kurn Hattin, but it opened up new doors for spreading the news of the great work taking place here. He committed his parishes to financial and material support of the Homes through collections of clothing, toys, and school supplies. Around 2015, he cre- ver jubilee of priestly ordination to conduct a Christmas raffle in honor of 25 ated The St. Nicholas Project, which is a collaboration between the Catholic years of ordination. The raffle raised over $20,000! community in Vermont and Kurn Hattin Homes to provide material and finan- The 2017 Charles Albert Dickinson Award has been given to Father Lance cial support to assist KH in its mission to children and families. W. Harlow for his unwavering dedication to Kurn Hattin, his untiring support of In 2017, The St. Nicholas Project initiated the very successful back-to- our children, his spirit of graciousness in all matters, and his spreading the good school shoes fundraiser to obtain donations for the purchase of shoes for the news of Kurn Hattin Homes throughout the state of Vermont and well beyond. children. Previous Charles Albert Dickinson Award recipients are 2016 George W. The St. Nicholas Project is named after St. Nicholas, the patron saint of chil- Nostrand, 2015 John and Carol Hubbard, 2014 The Rite Aid Foundation, and dren, who was renown during his lifetime for his charity towards children and 2013 The National Society of New England Women. families in need. This past year, Father Harlow has used the occasion of his sil In photo, the 2017 Charles Albert Dickinson Award was given to Father Lance W. Harlow. What’s Up At Town Hall? - Renovations & Town Openings TOWN HALL RENOVATION: The bids are in for the second form of because of the lack of time and money. This project was to cut the overgrown egress to the Town Hall. All Seasons Construction from Springfield, Vermont brush along the wrought-iron fence in the front, north side and back of the prop- was the lowest bidder and will be starting this project in January/February 2018. erty. They accepted this challenge and a couple days later they called and said it As was reported previously, this work will not disrupt the Town Hall’s work day was done. Our beautiful historic metal fence is back in clear view of our visitors nor its hours of operation.
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