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Year You Inauguration Day Page 9A Jan. 20, 2021 Your Local Community Newspaper JANUARY 20, 2021 | WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM VOLUME 59, ISSUE 34 Trustees hear from Bellows Falls Police Department BY BETSY THURSTON and support to someone in into doing that.” know what agencies called vehicles,” but even one car in Golec suggested they revamp The Shopper crisis, and both the BFPD and James McAuliffe asked Bemis and in what towns assists were the lot “makes a mess” for snow parking permit applications to Turning Point would respond if state agencies offered initia- made. removal. require phone number, physi- BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – On to calls. Bemis said, “Hopefully, tives for officer recruitment. Moving on to snow re- Village President Deborah cal address, and email. Tuesday, Jan. 12, the Bellows we can assist people with their Bemis said they were offering moval and plowing in the vil- Wright said she received a com- During the Trustee meet- Falls Trustees discussed the Bel- addiction.” upgrades for certifications, en- lage, Pickup mentioned that plaint from a resident that had ing, Pickup also announced lows Falls Police Department. Municipal Manager Scott abling departments to hire offi- he found a Winter Operations in the past received emails and that Feb. 1 was the first meet- Chief David Bemis explained Pickup said the BFPD needed cers with less academy training Plan, last revised in 2000, that had missed the call that night. ing for the working group for there were recent burglaries in updated computer systems to requirements, but bonuses were discussed village towing poli- Pickup said, “We don’t tow im- self-driving vehicle testing. He town that “matched the MO install the Dominion security offered by communities. cies. The parking permit ap- mediately. It’s unfortunate – suggested the group stay rea- with Walpole,” and they were and software for the Axon cam- Wade Masure asked about 21 plication states that lots are frustrating for us. We much sonably small but wanted to working together with the Wal- eras. Security vulnerabilities police department assists “out- posted 24 hours prior to snow prefer you move your car.” see a member from each of the pole Police Department on the were a concern. side the village” made in De- removal and car owners are Stefan Golec said it’s common boards. Wright said, “I’m very investigation. They are request- Bemis said the department cember. Bemis explained that contacted prior to towing. Be- sense. “Take some responsibil- happy to be on it.” ing that anyone who has infor- was diligently working to re- many were agency assists inside mis responded that the BFPD ity as the vehicle owner to get it The Trustees meet on the mation to call BFPD or WPD. cruit new officers, and Pickup the village and said, “Officers makes every effort to contact off the street or out of the lot.” second and fourth Tuesdays Bemis also announced the noted that many regions were would not go out of the village car owners before towing their Bemis explained that when of each month at 6 p.m. in the kickoff for the outreach pro- working short-staffed. He men- without a request to assist.” vehicles, but in December vehicles are towed, the owner Lower Theater of the Bellows gram with the Springfield Turn- tioned when Bemis was hired Masure asked if that infor- seven cars were towed from is charged $75 payable to the Falls Opera House. Meetings ing Point Recovery Center. The they offered recruitment bo- mation could be broken down the Hetty Green Lot. “The last BFPD, but that pays the towing are recorded and available on project helps provide assistance nuses and said they could “look in the report so Trustees would thing we want to do is to tow company. www.fact8.com. BFUHS Board narrowly approves new school budget BY JOE MILLIKEN rather reinserting the numbers services and transportation. budget figures were initially useful information and build- budget indicated that it was The Shopper without using the state’s educa- However, the estimated projec- presented, it was a concern ing a parallel system on the fly, largely because the Vermont tion finance template – Super- tions originally proposed were simply because the supervisory and in the middle of the budget Agency of Education had not BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – After intendent Christopher Pratt just that – an estimate – and union’s portion of the budget cycle,” chairman of the budget yet provided needed budget in- initial projections for the new and business manager Flora did not include such factors as already showed a substantial committee Jack Bryar stated in formation, which still creates a 2021-22 Bellows Falls Union Pagan, along with other district special education funding that decrease from the previous a recent WNESU budget meet- question about how local taxes High School budget had been officials, determined that after is provided by the state, a figure year. Therefore, the largely in- ing held via Zoom. will be affected. anticipated to be $8.8 million, a plugging the numbers into an that officials are still waiting to creased overall numbers seem- Last week, the final 2020-21 There is also a concern that potential 11% increase, officials alternative financial template a obtain. ingly did not add up. figures were presented to Bel- teachers and staff are currently from the Windham Northeast much more reasonable result Additionally, not all of the Pagan, who is in her first year lows Falls Union High School working without a contract, Supervisory Union continued occurred. budget changes showed in- as business manager, is credited Board, which approved the pro- and the new budget also needs to work towards a better solu- The largest increases origi- creases, as it was also noted the with showing the creativity to posed budget. With a narrow to include funds to reimburse tion. The current school budget nally outlined revolved around superintendent’s office spend- utilize a more flexible financial 4-to-3 vote, the board approved those salary increases. An offi- is $7.1 million. the areas of special education, ing was down just over 10%, a template as to create the more a budget figure of $7,502,808, cial decision on the budget has After convening and reconfig- wages and benefits, as well as substantial decrease from last palpable budget figures and do- which is a 2% decrease from the to be made before the last day uring the budget last month – programs provided by the su- year’s fiscal budget. ing so under time restraints. current budget. of finalizing a Town Meeting, and not through cutbacks, but pervisory union including food When the increased overall “I give her credit for getting The voters who opposed the which is Jan. 21. Selectboard discuss highway, recreation departments budgets BY BETSY THURSTON updates related to Community summer the Highway Depart- sary.” She explained that there Ryan Stoodley said there were but suggested a replacement The Shopper Development Block Grant ment would like to dedicate a were still substantial funds savings this past year; how- for next year. The cost eight funding, but Pickup said the crew for ditches and culverts at the end of fiscal year 2020 ever, if this summer looked years ago was $2,000. He also BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – On project was “not stalled and but needed to either hire flag- in both highway and general like last, the recreation de- reported that the ski tow was Monday, Jan. 11, the Rocking- basically moving forward.” gers or fill an empty position. funds with $725,000 in the partment “won’t be able to run running “pretty good.” ham Selectboard discussed Highway Department Di- Howarth said normally highway fund balance. Bur- our day camp.” He hoped to be Pickup explained that due Highway and Recreation De- rector Andy Howarth present- Brockway Mills to Bartons- bela anticipated an increase to open this spring, explaining to the pandemic no one knew partment budgets. ed the highway paving budget ville was plowed by the grader, that fund balance as fiscal year the day camp was a huge loss what to expect for the summer To begin the meeting, Mu- and explained that he needed but that position had been 2021 was under budget. of income and staffing hours but they would report month- nicipal Manager Scott Pickup to inform the Saxtons River eliminated. This winter they Chair Gaetano Putignano but “in essence we’ll be able ly after March. updated the board on Wind- Trustees because most of it were using the two-ton pick- asked if the proposal to lev- to do what we did [last] sum- Town Meeting is scheduled ham and Windsor Housing was in Saxtons River. up, a 2002 International, usu- elfund the budget included a m e r.” for Monday, March 1 and elec- Trust’s proposed changes to Pickup explained they were ally only used in the summer full-time development direc- Stoodley anticipated replac- tion Tuesday, March 2. The the Bellows Falls Garage proj- in the third year of a five-year for chloriding dirt roads. tor. He said he was in favor of ing the last third of the pool’s Selectboard meetings are held ect. WWHT’s original pro- resurfacing program and the Finance Director Shannon a full-time position for Gary water lines and said the pool on the first and third Tuesdays posal was modified due to additional request of $100,000 Burbela proposed the board Fox. Burbela responded that was losing water and had to be of the month at 6 p.m. in the substantially higher construc- to the budget would keep the levelfund the highway de- levelfunding the general fund filled every three to four days. Lower Theater of the Bellows tion bids than previously bud- town on track for paving and partment and said, “Staff will would bring Fox to full-time. He reported that the vandal- Falls Opera House and are re- geted. There would be further sidewalks. Pickup said this reduce expenses where neces- Parks & Recreation Director ism to the ice rink was repaired corded on www.fact8.com. Farm to School Café, Food Connects feed families throughout the holidays BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – Fami- have been operating under the the holiday food boxes allow boost, especially this time of 87 miles while 7 of the 10 farms “This is money that is go- lies in the Windham Northeast Summer Food Service Pro- all students in the supervisory year,” says Harley Sterling, that provided food are located ing straight back into the com- Supervisory Union received gram, which provides higher union to have the same access school nutrition director for the within 25 miles of Bellows Falls munity,” says McKenna Hayes, three free food boxes over the reimbursement rates per meal to meals throughout school WNESU. “Making sure every Union High School. Food Connects Food Hub holiday break thanks to the for schools. These two changes breaks, no matter their family’s kid has access to the great food Once the orders were placed, co-director, “being paid out to tireless efforts of the Farm to combined translate to easy to income level.” grown and made in our area the Food Connects Operations area producers and distribu- School Cafe staff and farmers access meals for all students With increased meal flex- has always been our goal, and Team activated their network of tion staff, who in turn use those throughout the region. The and a reliable revenue stream ibility as a result of the USDA Food Connects makes it easy dedicated drivers and expand- funds at other local businesses.” food boxes contained a week’s for school nutrition programs. waivers, school nutrition pro- by letting us know what prod- ed delivery fleet to pick up and Every box contained food as worth of bulk meal ingredients The holiday food boxes ex- grams have piloted new pro- ucts are available and bringing deliver these orders. Although well as ideas for how to use it – for breakfast and lunch to help tended that support through grams, including sending bulk them right to our kitchens.” the Food Hub was closed for providing students and families stretch families’ grocery bud- the break, all students qualified ingredients home with students With less than two weeks regular sales during the week of with educational tools to make gets and keep students nour- for this program – each family over extended breaks. These between the initial phone call Christmas, the Food Hub staff easy, wholesome meals. ished over the long break. The simply filled out a form for each pilots often involve quick turn- from Sterling and the first deliv- generously volunteered to pick “This is a great example of Farm to School Cafe reached student so the Farm to School around times and last-min- ery, the newly expanded Food up extra shifts to ensure the how our organization can col- out to Food Connects to fill Cafe team knew how much ute requests. Food Connects’ Hub team sprang into action. orders made it to Bellows Falls laboratively problem-solve those boxes as much as possible food to order. short supply chain and strong The Food Connects Sales and Union High School in time for to help our community,” says with high-quality foods from “Many students rely on school relationships with its produc- Procurement Teams worked the Holiday Meal box distribu- Hayes. “Harley relied on his local producers, including fresh meal programs for both nutri- ers helped the Farm to School with Harley to brainstorm and tion. partnership with our Farm to New Hampshire-made bread, tious breakfasts and lunches Cafe access source-identified source a variety of food prod- As the Farm to Cafe team School and Food Hub teams Vermont cheese and produce, each day during school,” says products from Vermont, New ucts that families would eat kept families fed throughout and we leveraged our commu- and fresh fruit. Conor Floyd, Food Connects Hampshire, and Massachusetts but also inspire fun and new the holiday season, they also nity-based networks and short Thanks to numerous USDA Farm to School program man- on short notice. cooking ideas, fell within the bolstered the local food econo- supply chains to respond to the waivers in response to Co- ager. “When school is not in “We’re just thrilled that these required price range, were kid- my – buying food from 10 Food request quickly. It truly shows vid-19, universal free meals session, however, a gap in ac- universal meals programs al- friendly and easy for parents to Connects farms and food pro- the successful ability to pivot have been in effect nationwide cess to nutritious and filling lowed us to give kids and fami- cook, and were hyper-local – ducers. Over $19,000 was spent school lunch services in the since last March and schools food appears. Programs like lies in our community a little the farthest items traveled only at these local food businesses. Covid-19 era.”

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As we continue to live with year it is our honor to bring Rick and Lisa Young, Jim and iel Merrill, Colleen and Mark Rockingham Help & Helpers If your ability to get food this health pandemic and twinkle and cheer to down- Cathy Weeder, the Rubel Sis- Greenvall, Richard and Deanna is pleased to announce that has in any way been impacted economic crisis, the need town during the holidays. ters, in memory of Marie LeB- Dexter, Suzanne Murray and the innovative Vermont Ev- by the Covid-19 pandemic, in Vermont is significant. The outpouring of enthusi- lanc, John and Sandy Sackevich, Louis Murray Jr., Joanne and eryone Eats program, which you qualify to participate in Teagan Kosut of the Bellows asm and financial support Springfield Town Library, Char Eugene Burton, Jean Patoine, provided free restaurant to-go the program. Taking part in Falls Senior Center says, “Be- has been overwhelming. A and Steve Osterlund, Mascoma Frederick and Bonnie Scriba, meals, is returning. Picking up this project supports our local ing a part of the Everyone special thank you goes out to Bank, the Kischko Family, Herb Lai Kum and Scott Searle, Rob- where the program paused in economy by providing a source Eats program has been truly HB Energy Solutions. They and Nina Jamison, Dale and ert Andrews and Donna Small December, community mem- of income for restaurants who exceptional for our senior cli- provided us with an enor- Marie Nemkovich, Joanne Baltz Andrews, William and Martha bers can collect meals for their have been negatively impacted ents. With food insecurities mous amount of assistance and Colin Hadley, P&L Kelley Bibens, James and Mary Mac- household and up to three by Covid-19 and providing on the rise coupled with the with this project. We’d like to Enterprises, Carol and William Mahan, Pete Kamel, Barb Mar- other households at Parks Place Vermont farmers and food inability to shop for grocer- give a huge shout out to Brian Eramo, Frances Stevens, Walter tel, Harry Moore, KMC Trans- Community Resource Center, producers an opportunity to ies or eat out, this program Hernon and his team for set- Martone, Springfield Supported portation in Memory of Tom 44 School St. in Bellows Falls, increase sales – 10% of the in- has made a huge impact at ting up Santa’s house and do- Housing Program, Comfort Caves, Lawrence and Wheeler Wednesday evenings from 5-6 gredients are purchased from just the right time. Through ing the legwork for the tree Inn – White River Junction, Du- Insurance, Alice Emmons, Nan- p.m. and Friday mornings from Vermont producers. Restau- our Meals on Wheels pro- lighting ceremony. We’d also Bois & King Inc., Gabriella Holl, cy and Paul Bladyka, Beth Tofel- 10-11 a.m. Meals are also dis- rants currently participating in gram, we were able to deliver like to express our gratitude Springfield Community Players, Grehl, David and Kathi Byam, tributed through Our Place, the program include Jamaican 80-100 meals to our clients to Jeff Graham of Graham & Mike and Judi Martin, Carol Virginia Thulen, Ron Abbott, the Bellows Falls Senior Cen- Jewelz, MKT: Grafton, Moon on a weekly basis. Not only Veroff, P.C. for donating such Cole, Bruce and Cheryl Cox, the Buron Family, Health Care ter, Westminster Cares, and the Dog, Wunderbar, Allen Broth- does this program provide a beautiful tree. Thanks to Frank and Jocelyn Zezza, Bryce and Rehabilitation Services of Grafton Community Church. ers, and the Fullerton Inn in meals; but it allows our se- Bibens Home Center and Old and Cathryn Honeywell, Ar- Southeastern Vermont, Stu- Meals are available on a first- Chester. niors to stay home and stay Mill Road Media for their mand Soucy and Barbara Rodg- art Brown and Sandra Dejong, safe, especially during such a contribution. Much appre- ers, Anonymous, the Springfield Springfield Area Parent Child challenging time.” ciation goes to our partners, Barber, Gurney Brothers Con- Center, Edward J. Foster, Steven This creative program Springfield on the Move and struction Inc., Diane Kemble Hebert, Springfield Elks 1560, PLC Ryan M. 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Ron Patch is a Chester Ludlow Rotary hears about native, Chester LOCAL Historical Society president, and a lifelong the History of Hemingway’s antiques dealer. LUDLOW, Vt. – At its recent He can be reached at Zoom meeting, members of HISTORY the Ludlow Rotary Club were 802-374-0119 or email entertained by Ted and Linda BY RON PATCH [email protected] Fondulas, previous owners of Hemingway’s Restaurant in Killington as they described the history of that famous res- taurant. Yo-Semite history Linda Fondulas offered a de- tailed outline of how the duo Here is a 1956 “Up to the pur- created Hemingway’s. In par- article written by chase of Steamer ticular, she noted the develop- Ed Kendall for the Aid No 1 brought ment of usage of locally pro- Springfield Reporter. about by a Ladies’ duced foods and their interest It will be included in Aid Society South in creating a diverse menu that our “History of Ches- Street depended made the restaurant one of the Linda and Ted Fondulas with Julia Child. Child would go to Heming- ter’s Fire Depart- wholly upon the 25 greatest in the nation. way’s on her birthday during the period when she visited relatives in Woodstock. ments.” Yosemite Fire In detailing his approach to PHOTO PROVIDED Company for its cooking and creating unique “Old Yosem- protection against menus, Ted Fondulas indicat- ite pumper fought fires. They always ed that food preparation was food service in Vermont.” in restaurant business as a di- many a fire. In Pem- responded when the second most active career In response to the impact rect result of the virus. ber Hazen’s barn at called upon. One in the country. of Covid-19 on the restaurant During the business meet- Chester Depot in fire stands out He also took this occasion to business, Fondulas raised the ing, Kevin Barnes, LRC presi- some forgotten cor- in my mind very comment on the role that the question of “Will people con- dent, indicated that the club ner resting on its clearly. It was late Bob Gilmore of Ludlow tinue to eat out as often after had received 1,000 facemasks. laurels after many the burning of played in bringing new and Covid?” He added that with so Of this total, 300 would be a hard fought battle the Hutchinson innovative concepts of restau- many people now preparing used in Mount Holly while an- in which it par- buildings. These ranteuring to Vermont, noting, their meals at home instead of other 400 would be presented ticipated at scores buildings were “He was a leader in promoting eating out, there may be a drop to Ludlow. of fires sometimes located just above winning often los- the Congrega- ing is ‘Old Yosem- tional Church A Zoom discussion about the ite,’ for many years The earliest known Yo-Semite badge in existence, circa on South Street. 1870s. the only fire fight- PHOTO PROVIDED The fire occurred ing apparatus that in the early eve- Chester possessed. ning. Fifty years United Nations I am not going to degrade it doleful noise when the alarm ago all merchandise was sold LONDONDERRY, Vt. – In in his efforts to stop the war Operational Group. by calling it an old tub as has was sounded in the middle of to merchants by traveling 1945, the United States was the in Bosnia; and was second in This free hour-long Zoom often been done. It is better the night. salesmen commonly called most important creator of the command of a 7,000 strong presentation is being hosted to use its right name. A hand “About midnight on a cer- ‘Drummers.’ Nearly every United Nations and continues peach operation in Croatia. by Neighborhood Connec- fire engine. When you think tain night the alarm was given night there would be several to be the major contributor to He was also director of the tions Thursday, Feb. 18 at 4 of the thousands of dollars it for what seemed to be a fire up of these men registered at the many of its activities and op- Europe Division in the De- p.m. Call 802-824-4343 to has earned in saving many a in the vicinity of Bailey’s Mills. local hotels. erations. Yet, as the years have partment of Political Affairs register or visit www.neigh- building in Chester you must Albert Richardson the night “We were short of men passed, most Americans know and chairman of the U.N. Iraq borhoodconnectionsvt.org. be convinced that it deserves watchman at the mill happened at this fire. Three or four of less and less about the orga- a better resting place where it to be outside the mill looking these ‘Drummers’ had come nization. Derek Boothy, who can be viewed by the public in the sky up in the vicinity up to watch operations. They worked over 20 years for the at any and all times. of Gassetts there was a bright were very free with advice as United Nations, will address “It has certainly earned it. glare in the sky. to how we firemen should the following questions: What My people moved to Chester “That was enough for him, pump. If my memory serves does the United Nations do? when I was nine or ten years he went and blew’ an alarm. me right South Street had How does it work? How does of age. I have never forgot- Twenty-five or 30 members of not been incorporated as a the United States benefit from ten the interest ‘Old Yosem- the Fire Company and I among fire district hence we had no it? Why should the United ite’ aroused in me as a little them rushed to the engine one to direct our work. States continue to belong to boy the first time I saw it house got ‘Old Yosemite’ out “Some of my older read- the U.N.? 1-888-922-1035 being operated. It was at the and started on the run for Bai- ers will remember Ira Adams During his 20-year ser- fire that destroyed Gowing’s ley’s Mills. It was back break- who served in Chester as a vice in the U.N., Boothy was Grist Mill located on the site ing work hauling the engine to selectman for many years. Ira deputy director of operations of Waterman’s Mill. It held a fire. Manpower was always was a typical Vermont Yan- for weapons inspections in my interest up to the day I used. When we arrived at a kee well-liked by everyone. Iraq immediately after the moved to North Springfield point nearly halfway to Gassetts As a selectman the law gave first Gulf War; served on the 54 years ago. It took 3 or 4 we stopped for a brief rest. him all the authority needed personal staff of Cyrus Vance The Emporium Tobacco men to operate it properly. “Looking at the glare in the to take charge at a fire. Ad- It was back breaking work sky we suddenly discovered it ams and the officer stood by to be one of the pumpers. was no fire at all. The supposed and saw to it that they did as & Gift Shop When I was 15 or 16 years fire was merely a reflection of he directed. F of age the Yosemite Engine the moon. Of course we about “When the fire was under Co being very short of men faced and hauled the engine control he let them go back Humidified Premium Cigars | Hand Blown Glass Pipes took in all the boys available back to the engine house. 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And we’re I propose forming a small I envision a small group of we’ll use a “registrar” who will coming to an end, scores of tributed nearly $20,000. going to keep at it.” group of local folks, both con- perhaps a dozen people, more not be in the group to make inquiries were placed to com- Everyone Eats purchases to- Food insecurity has skyrock- servatives and liberals, to meet or less evenly represented be- sure we’re divided evenly. munity organizers: Is Every- go meals from local restaurants eted during the Covid-19 crisis together – on Zoom for now – tween conservative and liberal Here’s to eventual unity! one Eats ending? When will it to feed Vermont communities. with 1 in 3 Vermonters now re- to get to know one another opinion. We’ll start off getting come back online? The part- Vermonters across the state have porting they have trouble getting better and hopefully create to know one another before we Sincerely, ners of Vermont Everyone celebrated how the program enough nourishing food. While friendships and respect for each reveal our political leanings. Steve Crofter Eats are thrilled to announce creatively provides economic Everyone Eats does not solve other’s opinions. If you would like to be part Bellows Falls, Vt. that this valuable program re- support to restaurants and their food insecurity, it has become sumed as of Monday, Jan. 18 employees, new revenue op- an important part of the relief thanks to recent fundraising. portunities for Vermont farm- offered. VEE statewide coordi- This week, Vermont Agency ers and food producers, and nator Jean Hamilton observes, Governor’s Institutes of Vermont of Commerce and Commu- nourishing meals served with “This program has provided nity Development allocated dignity and care to those seek- clear evidence of the power of $1.6 million to Southeastern ing assistance. In 2020, Everyone strong communities. No one welcomes new executive director Vermont Community Action, Eats funded over 530,000 meals, can do it alone; together we are the Everyone Eats Program injecting $5.3 million into local more resilient. I hope participa- REGION – The Governor’s and Ice Cube, and appeared Kaomi Taylor Mitchell MPA, administrator, to relaunch restaurants and nearly $500,000 tion in this program makes it Institutes of Vermont is excited on national TV shows such as GIV’s executive director programming. 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Back Issues of a specific edition can be requested by calling 802-228-3600. Please have the date of the publication ready when calling. Available issues can be ordered at $10 per copy. Journal, LLC is a member of the Vermont Press Association The Vermont Journal/The Shopper January 20, 2021 | 5A CHURCH SERVICES obituaries Alfred Ducharme, 1950-2020 William J. Brown, 2021 Robert C. Adams, 1928-2021 BARRE, Vt. – Alfred “Pete” CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – CHESTER, Vt. – Robert C. ber of the Teamsters Union. Ducharme, a longtime shore- William J. Brown, “Boh” or Adams, 92, passed away unex- Robert enjoyed dancing. line resident, passed away sud- “Grumpy,” 69, of Old Claremont pectedly at his home Monday, He is survived by one son denly Dec. 26, 2020. Pete was Road, passed away in his home Jan. 11, 2021. He was born Aug. Michael R. Adams of Ludlow, born in Barre, Vt., June 29, 1950. surrounded by his family Jan. 9, 18, 1928 in Boston, Mass., the seven grandchildren, six great- He leaves behind his daughter 2021. He bravely fought a tough son of Arthur Adams and Ruth grandchildren, and two great- Nicole Ducharme, her partner battle with lung cancer. Davis. great-grandchildren. He is also Shane Bartlett, and their chil- He leaves behind his loving He served in the United States survived by one sister Mary dren Conner and Makenna wife Debra Hastings and their Army during World War II. Jane Maranda and nieces and Bartlett; his son Andrew Duch- combined family plus 10 grand- Robert was married to Hazel E. nephews. He was predeceased arme and his daughter Emma children. He was preceded by Fuller. She predeceased him in by his father Arthur, mother Ducharme; his significant other his 19-year-old son Christopher 2004. He was employed in con- Ruth, and stepfather Joseph Justine Lyons; his ex-wife and Brown in 1997. struction for many years and Robinson. friend Cheryl Livingston; and He shared three children with later employed with General Services will be held at the his beloved dog Sammy. He will his first wife Janis Richard Car- Castings in Charlestown, N.H. convenience of the family. Da- be greatly missed. Alfred Ducharme, 1950-2020. roll of Belmont, N.H., the late William J. Brown, 2021. for many years until his retire- vis Memorial Chapel is assist- Pete was self-employed and PHOTO PROVIDED Christopher Brown, Cheryl PHOTO PROVIDED ment. He was a longtime mem- ing with arrangements. owned a local community busi- Brown and her partner Bradley ness, AP Ducharme, where he around him. Tenney and their son Troy, his Idlenot Dairy, Black River Pro- crafted monuments and head- Pete was a hardworking man youngest daughter Stephanie duce, Smokeshire, BDR, Recycle Gerald P. Kalanges, 1928-2021 stones. He enjoyed hunting and a loving father, PaPup, Brown and her daughters Jada services, Blanc and Bailey, and and being outdoors, and he and friend. He will be missed and Remy Nieters of Charles- ADS of North Springfield. PERKINSVILLE, Vt. – Ger- always loved his home state of by many extended family and town. Four stepsons from his His hobbies were woodwork- ald P. Kalanges, 92, passed away Vermont. In his kids’ younger friends in both Vermont and marriage to Debra: Buddy Mo- ing, bowling, family, and riding Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at the years, he coached soccer and Connecticut. rel and son Brayden; Barry and his Harley. Most recent enjoy- VA Medical Center in White was very involved in the Soccer Due to the current state of wife Nicole Morel and their ment was riding scooters with River Jct., Vt., after a brief ill- Club of Guilford. Connecticut guidelines, servic- daughters Ava, Madison, and his family and dog Mia. ness. He was born July 16, 1928 Pete also spent many winters es will be held at a later date. In Lillian; Billy Morel and daugh- Boh will be greatly missed by in Springfield, Vt., the son of on the Okemo Ski Patrol. He lieu of flowers, memorial con- ters Paige, Emily, and Victoria many coworkers, friends, and Charles and Mary (Paquin) Ka- was well respected as a talented tributions can be made to the all of Charlestown, N.H., and family. He had a great sense of langes. He attended Perkinsville leader on the mountain – his National Ski Patrol, 133 S Van Jake Vienne and his fiancée Erin humor and loved joking around schools. friends described him as the Gordon St., Ste. 100, Lakewood, McClammer of Wilmington, with the young and old. He Prior to entering the service, heart and soul of the ski pa- CO 80228, www.nspserves.org/ N.C. laughed often, he never held he worked at the Perkinsville trol – and a source of wise, donate, or any other charitable He enlisted in the U.S. Army back on his advice or direction, and Springfield Telephone and thoughtful advice and men- organization that reminds you at age 17 and served a three-year and he had an endless supply Electric Companies as an elec- torship for many friends and of Pete. term of service including time of stories that could make you trical lineman. He then served fellow patrollers. He was also For more information or to in Vietnam. He acquired many laugh and cry. But most of all in the United States Army dur- Gerald P. Kalanges, 1928-2021. known for his witty and sarcas- send online condolence for the levels of skill in his job history he was a loving, loyal husband, ing the Korean War Era from PHOTO PROVIDED tic sense of humor, which kept family, please visit www.Guil- but was most proficient in driv- father, grandfather, and friend. 1950-1952 as an electrical line- a smile on the face of anyone fordFuneralHome.com. ing big tractor-trailers. His em- A graveside service will hap- man. He served in the Army He enjoyed reading books on ployment in this area included pen at a later date. Reserves from 1952-1957 and anything having to do with the Walter E. Sharon, 1930-2020 was honorably discharged with Civil War, restoring old John the rank of master sergeant. Deere tractors, coin collecting, WINDHAM, Vt. – Walter E. Grange in Andover, Vt. and Anthony W. Nunes, 1951-2021 Gerald was employed for 37 always kept all of his small en- Sharon, 90, of Route 121, died also the Vermont State and Na- N. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – An- years in assembly at the Jones gine mowers serviced and took Nov. 19, 2020 at the Jack By- tional Grange. He enjoyed fish- thony W. Nunes, 69, passed away & Lamson Machine Tool Com- excellent care of his tools. He rnes Center in Lebanon, N.H. ing and was a Red Sox fan. unexpectedly at his home Mon- pany in Springfield from 1956- loved to mow his own lawn and He was born Jan. 26, 1930 in On July 10, 1955 in Ludlow, day, Jan. 11, 2021. He was born 1993. did that through the summer of East Wallingford, Vt., the son Vt., he married Elsie Wade who Nov. 8, 1951 in Springfield, Vt., He was married in 1956-1987 2020. He really enjoyed the bi- of Edgar and Thelma (Colby) survives. Walter is also survived the son of Anthony J. and Jo- to Marilyn E. (Martin) Kalan- annual J&L get-togethers with Sharon. by his son Garry, two daughters sephine (Rachiski) Nunes. He ges (divorced), where he lived all of the surviving retired em- Walter served in the United Darlene Kimball and Lisa Mar- attended Springfield schools, in Woodstock, Vt., and then ployees of his tenure at J&L. He States Army during the Ko- tell, two brothers Richard and graduating from Springfield moved back to Perkinsville un- loved his neighbors who lived rean Conflict and worked in a Robert Sharon, one sister Ethel High School Class of 1969 as well til his death. on his street and always tried marble quarry in Danby, Vt., Holden, and eight grandchil- as completing the co-op course. He is survived by Deborah L. to help out in any way that he White Mountain Paper in Bel- dren. He was employed as a machin- Kalanges, daughter, Woodstock, could if needed. His neighbors lows Falls, the Fellows Gear There will be a service at ist with Bryant Grinder, Jones & Vt.; Dawna L. (Kalanges) Ren- were like family to him as he Shaper in Springfield, and for the convenience of the family. Lamson, and Chamberlin Ma- shaw, daughter; Sean Renshaw, lived alone in the house that his the state of New Hampshire Fenton & Hennessey Funeral chine Tool. He enjoyed nature son-in-law; Gabrielle Renshaw, mother and stepfather had pre- Highway Department. Walter Home in Bellows Falls, Vt. is and being outdoors, fishing, Anthony W. Nunes, 1951-2021. granddaughter, all of Naper- viously owned on Maple Street. was a member of the Industrial assisting with arrangements. walking, and photography. He PHOTO PROVIDED ville, Ill. Also, Andrew Curtis A graveside committal with was a very creative person and Cook, nephew, Perkinsville; military honors will be held at enjoyed DIY projects. grandchildren Aiden, Colin, Bri- Andrea (Cook) Bushaw, niece, the Vermont Veterans Cem- He is survived by his daughter anna, and Zoey; Godson Leigh- Amsden; and April (Cook) etery in Randolph Center, Vt. in Jessica Blake and her husband ton Alexander of Woodstock; Todt, niece, North Springfield. the spring. CHURCH SERVICES Westley of North Springfield; aunt Sophie Aumand and her Previously deceased are Mary In lieu of flowers, we would one brother Stan Nunes and his husband Turk of North Walpole, (Paquin) Colston, mother; prefer that people make dona- CAVENDISH, VT. wife Robin of Springfield; three N.H.; and also by many nieces, Ralph F. Colston, stepfather; tions to the Disabled American sisters Jane Hoisington and her nephews, and cousins. Charles Costas Kalanges, bio- Veterans and/or the Wounded Cavendish Baptist Church, 2258 Main St. husband Don of Lynchburg, Va., Services will be held at a later logical father; Marjorie (Kalan- Warrior Project. Sunday services are 10 a.m. online or in person. If you attend Rose Thow of Springfield, and date. Davis Memorial Chapel in ges) Cook, sister; and Andrew Davis Memorial Chapel is as- in-person, please wear a mask and practice physical distancing. Sandy Thompson and her hus- Springfield, Vt. is assisting with Clarence Cook, brother-in-law. sisting with arrangements. Extra masks are available. Online services are on Facebook band Randy of Perkinsville; four arrangements. at 10 a.m. Go to www.facebook.com/Cavendish-Baptist- Church-258814894244302. More at www.CavendishBaptist. com or call 802-226-7131. CHURCH SERVICES: We are currently running Social Dis- Stanley J. Walasewicz, 1930-2021 tancing Church Services on an alternating schedule. Subject to space. All services are posted online at www.VermontJournal. CHESTER, VT. CAVENDISH, Vt. – Stanley his team. com. J. Walasewicz, 90, passed away He is survived by his wife Chester Baptist Church, 162 Main St. Thursday evening, Jan. 14, Carol of Cavendish, son Ste- Sermons are available live Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on the 2021 at the Jack Byrne Center phen Walasewicz of Weathers- streaming page at www.chesterbaptist.org. in Lebanon, N.H. after a brief field, one sister Mary Krasof- illness. He was born June 20, ski of Ashburnham, Mass., two CHAVES EXCAVATING LUDLOW, VT. 1930 in Cavendish, Vt., the grandchildren Matthew and son of Anthony P. and Alexan- Laura Walasewicz, and several Annunciation Catholic Church, Corner of Depot and High St. dra (Stankiewicz) Walasewicz. nieces, nephews, and cousins. ALL MATERIALS FOR COMPLETE SITE WORK Church has reopened for Sunday and weekday masses: He attended primary school in He was predeceased by one • Sand • Gravel • Stone Saturday at 4:30 p.m., Sundays at 8 a.m., and 10 a.m. For Cavendish and graduated from brother and four sisters. Sand • Gravel • Stone • Shurpac • Topsoil • Fill more information, go to www.okemovalleycatholicparishes.com Springfield High School Class A funeral mass will be cel- Shurpac • Topsoil • Fill or call 802-228-3451. of 1948. Stanley served in the ebrated Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 United States Army during the at 11 a.m. at Annunciation • 5000 lb. Hydraulic Korean War stationed in Eu- Church in Ludlow, Vt. Reverend 5,000Hammer lb. Hydraulicfor Ledge Hammer& for SPRINGFIELD, VT. rope. Thomas Mosher will officiate. RockLedge Splitting & Rock Splitting Church of Christ, Rt. 11, 972 Chester Rd. On June 20, 1959, he mar- Burial will be in the Caven- •Portable Portable On-Site On Site Crushing Sunday services are streamed online at 10 a.m. For more ried Carol Lord at Holy Name dish Village Cemetery in Cav- Crushing& Screening &Screening Equipment information, go to Facebook @SpringfieldVTChurchofChrist. of Mary Catholic Church in endish, Vt. in the spring. Me- Proctorsville, Vt. They enjoyed morial contributions may be Equipment Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 90 Park St. 62 years together. Stanley was made to the Jack Byrne Center 802-824-3140 Sunday Liturgy has resumed at 9:30 a.m. and Saturday vespers employed at the Bryant Grinder at D-H/Geisel Office of Devel- Londonderry, VT at 5 p.m. Please note, the church is limited to 50 participants. Co. in Springfield, Vt., retiring opment, Attn: Gift Recording, Londonderry, VT For more information, call 802-885-2615. after 43 years of service as se- One Medical Center Drive, HB nior project engineer. 7070 Lebanon, NH 03756-0001 Unitarian Universalist Church, 21 Fairground Rd. He loved the outdoors, en- or online at www.dartmouth- Sunday services have resumed at 10 a.m. with Rev. Mellen joyed golfing, hunting, fishing, hitchcock.org/donate. OBITUARIES Kennedy via Zoom. For more information, go to www. walking, biking, and gardening. Davis Memorial Chapel in uuspringfieldvt.org. In his younger years, he enjoyed Springfield, Vt. is assisting with softball and was the pitcher for arrangements. Basic 200-word Obituary $50 WALPOLE, N.H. Simonton Replacement Windows, Raynor Garage Door $0.20/word after 200 Walpole Unitarian Church, corner of Union and Main St. Sales & Installation, Garage Door Repair & Vinyl Siding Sunday Service begins at 10 a.m. via Zoom. For links and Black and White Photo $10 updates, go to www.walpoleunitarianchurch.org. BILL STANKEVICH Email to [email protected] WESTMINSTER, VT. Building & Remodeling The First Congregational Church of Westminster, 3470 US Rt. 5 Full Service Care Taking Due by Monday 12 p.m. Sunday services are online. 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How to enjoy yourself and stay safe Gov. Scott allows on the ice this winter practice expansion, RUTLAND, Vt. – As winter “For many, it’s not just about ing a tasty no games yet sets in, many Vermonters are the fish. Kids love ice fishing perch, blue- preparing for one of the most because they can run around gill, or bass REGION – Gov. Scott announced at his press popular cold weather pastimes and slide on the ice or play in from ice cold conference Friday, Jan. 15 that schools’ sports in the state – ice fishing. Many the snow. I’ve seen families water. They programs could expand their practices to allow anglers spend each winter ice with grills, food, and hot drinks tend to be fishing in Vermont, and the having a great time. They set firmer and limited contact and team scrimmages. Masks are state’s Fish & Wildlife Depart- their tip-ups, build snowmen, have a milder mandatory. However, scrimmages and games ment is encouraging more peo- play football, and even skate in taste than in between schools are still prohibited. ple to give it a try. between bouts of fishing.” the summer.” Department fisheries bi- It’s inexpensive and simple to Good says it ologist Shawn Good says ice get started. “An auger used for is normal for fishing is a fun, social, family- cutting holes in the ice is the new anglers to oriented activity, and that there most expensive piece of equip- worry about are many great reasons for Ver- ment you’ll need. But you can venturing out monters new to the sport to try get a 4-inch or 6-inch hand on frozen wa- it this year. auger for under $50 and share ter, but with “Ice fishing is generally more it with others, so not everyone a few basic accessible than open water fish- needs one. Add a scoop for precautions Enjoy ice fishing this winter. ing,” says Good. “Almost any- cleaning out the holes and an and common PHOTO PROVIDED BY VERMONT FISH & WILDLIFE one can walk out on a frozen ice fishing rod and reel combo sense, ice lake or pond and fish through or a couple tip-ups with hooks, fishing is safe. the ice. And once you’re out weights, and bait and you’re set “A minimum of three to four waters and make the effort to there, there’s lots of room to for a fun day on the ice.” inches of clear black ice is safe check ice thickness frequent- Bear hunters had a spread out.” When you’ve had a successful to walk on. If you’re unsure ly as you venture across the Ice fishing can be more so- outing, bringing home a meal about ice thickness in your ice.” ciable than open water fishing, of healthy, locally caught fresh area, call your local bait and It is important to know record 2020 season with friends and family gather- fish is a delicious benefit. tackle shop. They’re always up that ice isn’t always uni- ing on the ice for cookouts and “I think fish taste better in on current conditions and can form in thickness. Areas MONTPELIER, Vt. – The population and the potential of winter fun, along with the fish- the winter,” says Good. “There’s help you get started with gear around pressure cracks or Vermont Fish & Wildlife harvesting delicious and nutri- ing. something different about pull- and advice, too. You can also near stream or river inlets Department reports that tious bear meat, larger numbers look for other people out fish- can be thinner and weaker bear hunters in Vermont had of bears were harvested due to ing. Experienced anglers know than surrounding ice. Good another safe and successful several factors,” said Hammond. how to read the ice, so if you’re advises anglers to carry a set hunting season in 2020. “It was a poor year for natural unsure, go where others are or of ice picks, head out with Preliminary numbers show bear foods, and we saw a surge Black River have been,” advised Good. a partner, and let someone that hunters took a record in hunter numbers brought Good says that with the mild know where you will be fish- 914 black bears during the about by the Covid-19 pandem- winter so far this year, most an- ing, your access point, and two-part early and late bear ic and perhaps a corresponding Tax Services glers are finding that ice fishing when you plan on returning seasons. The previous highest increase in the number of hunt- opportunities have been re- home. harvest ever recorded in Ver- ers spending more time in the stricted primarily to Vermont’s Good says dressing prop- mont was 750 in 2019. Fish & outdoors hunting than in past smaller ponds or higher el- erly is key. “On a calm sunny Wildlife also says there were y e ar s .” Individual and Small Business Tax Return Preparation evation areas that have formed day, you’ll be surprised how no hunting-related shooting Hammond says 2020 was good ice. comfortable you feel. Even incidents. challenging for bear manage- Call 226-7034 “Many large lakes still have with the thermometer show- The average number of ment in Vermont with game for an appointment not developed thick, solid black ing single digits, the sun will bears taken over the previous wardens and bear project staff ice. Some haven’t frozen over at warm you right up. Make 10 years was 608. The hunting responding to more than double 463 Main St., Proctorsville, VT • 226-7034 all yet. 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The Development Review Board will be holding a Public The Development Review Board will be holding a Public Hearing at 6:00 PM on February 8, 2021 via Zoom from Hearing at 6:00 PM on February 8, 2021 via Zoom from the Town Hall for a Final Hearing on an Application for a the Town Hall for a Final Hearing on an Application for a Minor Subdivision #561. Minor Subdivision #523.

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Public library will present regularly in The Vermont Jour- Bill Lockwood’s short story create how you might express We invite you to view the galleryvault.org, and curb- a virtual dramatic reading nal & The Shopper, and he cov- “The Kids Won’t Leave” pub- the idea of resilience, perhaps new show, “Curvature” by Ja- side pickup is available. on Zoom of local author ers community theater for The lished in Two Hawks Liter- Bill Lockwood’s short story Eagle Times. Since retirement ary Journal can be accessed at “The Kids Won’t Leave,” re- from social work in 2015, he www.twohawksquarterly.com. cently published in the 2020 has published four PoemTown Randolph 2021 call fall edition of Two Hawks historical fiction Quarterly Literary Journal. novels with The Lockwood’s story involves Wild Rose Press. for submissions a humorous look at an all- The most recent is too-common phenomenon, “The Monsignor’s RANDOLPH, Vt. – April is In the text of an email, please especially in our current Agents,” a spy ad- National Poetry Month. Poem- include the poet’s contact in- difficult times. He says, venture set in the Town organizers are currently formation – name, mailing “Short stories were popular early ’80s between soliciting original poetry sub- address, email address, and in mostly magazines from Malta and Rome. missions from poets of all ages telephone number. Each poem the time of Edgar Allen Poe His next, “Gare de residing anywhere in Vermont. should be attached separately through the ’50s. Now they Lyon,” set in World No more than three poems in the email with the title of are more likely found in the War II France, is should be submitted, each of the poem as each document’s more academic world of currently under them 24 lines or less. The dead- name. Submit a poem. literary journals, antholo- contract with an line for submission is Feb. 15. Poets are asked not to sub- STOCK PHOTO gies, and other collections. expected spring Poets should send 1-3 origi- mit any work that has been It was fun to have one ac- release. nal poems as MS Word or previously displayed in any Po- in display, in promotional cepted and ‘printed’ in one For more infor- RTF attachments to musbird@ emTown or PoemCity celebra- materials, and in associated of today’s online literary mation or to sign gmail.com. No PDFs please! tions, and also to not submit online, print, and other me- journals.” up for a Zoom in- Each entry must have the poet’s any poems that have previously dia. Poets will be credited for He also adds, “Though I vitation, contact name and town of residence appeared in print anywhere their work in all places their say in the story it is in ‘New programming@ at the bottom of each submit- else. poems appear. England’, the story is actu- rockinghamli- ted poem. Poets should be as- For poets without access to This eighth annual Poem- ally set and inspired by an brary.org or call sured that this information will email, please contact Janet Wat- Town will be scaled back due event some years ago in the library at 802- not be shared with the judges ton at 802-728-9402 to clarify to Covid-19, but poems in Bellows Falls.” As he always 463-4270. For of the poems, but will be help- an alternate submission pro- the windows, the annual an- does with readings of his those who do not ful when the chosen poems are cess. thology, and outdoor read- work, Lockwood has invited have a computer, submitted to the designer who By sending work to Poem- ings this summer will be a some of community the- there is an alter- Local author Bill Lockwood’s short story “The prepares the broadsides for dis- Town 2021, poets agree that welcome celebration of po- ater friends to do the actual native method Kids Won’t Leave” will be presented on Zoom. play in town. PoemTown may use any poem etry and community. readings. 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