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NOVEMBER 22, 2017 | WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM VOLUME 17, ISSUE 47 Act 46 deadline forces Happy Thanksgiving a school district vote on Nov. 28 See Events on Page 5A BY SHARON HUNTLEY The Vermont Journal LUDLOW, Vt. – In or- We are CLOSED Wednesday, Nov. 22 & Thursday, Nov. 23 der to adhere to the State of Vermont’s Agency of Educa- The office will reopen on Friday, Nov. 24 tion’s Act 46, which requires school districts to merge into larger districts to realize effi- ciencies and increase oppor- tunities for students, and to be eligible for the incentives offered through Act 46, the Holiday Stuff-A-Bus to deadline to approve a merger is fast approaching and must happen by Nov. 30, 2017. Over the course of over two Black River students and staff spell out “The Heart of our Community.” benefit local food shelf and a half years, several com- PHOTO PROVIDED mittees have been formed LUDLOW, Vt. - The holi- shoppers to help with to study the issue. The latest is a likely choose to go to Mill River High School/Middle School would day season is starting and the foods most needed: formal merger study committee High School. If Ludlow community be targeted for closure regardless. Black River Good Neigh- canned fruit, cranberry called the 706B Mergers Study members have success establishing When that happens, tuition dol- bor Services has announced sauce, pickles, olives, Committee, made up of both Lud- a Black River Independent School, lars would follow students to their that it will hold its annual mac & cheese, hot choc- low and Mount Holly representa- tuition dollars could also be used for assigned school, most likely Green Stuff-A-Bus food drive on olate, cookies, tea, cereal, tives, which considered four final this option. Mountain Union High School. Saturday, Dec. 2 from 9 candy, canned carrots, options. After a thorough analy- The district would realize a cost If Ludlow Community members a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Shaw’s peas, green beans and sis, the committee chose to move savings of approximately $600,000 in have success establishing a Black Market parking lot in Lud- corn, gravy, stuffing, forward with “Option 1,” selected overall educational spending which River Independent School, tuition low. This is BRGNS’ most soup, and coffee. largely because of financial con- would result in a 20-cent tax rate dollars could not be used for this op- important food drive of the Donations of money siderations and student options. decrease in Ludlow and a 12-cent tion. Choosing a different school, in- year. are always welcome and This merger proposal was present- decrease in Mount Holly. Additional cluding a possible Black River Inde- While there is abundant greatly appreciated since ed to and approved by the State merger incentives through Act 46 pendent School, would result in the joy to be found at this time much food will still need Board of Education, and entire tuition for any other of year, it is also a time that to be purchased. now goes before the voters choice other than the as- marks significant need in Volunteers are need- of both Ludlow and Mount signed public school, being our communities. BRGNS ed to sort the food as it Holly on Nov. 28, for a yes or “One thing that everyone can the sole financial responsi- employees and volunteers comes in, and count- no vote. Here’s what Ludlow agree on however, is that there bility of the parents. are very busy now as they less other tasks are re- and Mount Holly residents There would be no educa- prepare to deliver gifts and a quired to make sure that will be voting on and what a are no easy answers, and whether tional spending decrease, in full holiday dinner to those the Holiday boxes find yes vote or a no vote means. your vote is yes or no, the clo- fact it would likely increase, in need. Over one hundred their way to everyone The proposed merger therefore there would be no families from the immedi- who needs help. Please would combine the districts sure of Black River Union High tax rate decrease for either ate and surrounding towns call Krey or Audrey at of Ludlow, Mount Holly and School may be unavoidable.” town. Also, the additional will be helped this holiday BRGNS is holding a Stuff-A-Bus food drive. BRGNS’ Food Shelf, 802- Union district 39, which is merger tax incentives ex- season. STOCK PHOTO 228-3663 or visit 37B Black River, into a new uni- tended by Act 46 would go At the Stuff-a-Bus, food Main Street to ask how fied Pre-K through grade 12, away. shelf volunteers will hand out holi- day dinner menus and will ask you can get involved. likely to be named Ludlow-Mount add an additional 8-cent decrease The Small Schools Grants for both Holly Unified Union School Dis- in year one, and additional 6-cent elementary schools, totally approxi- trict. This district would operate decrease in year two, 4-cents in year mately $134,000 would be elimi- both Ludlow Elementary School three and 2-cents in year four. nated. These are not new dollars, and the Mount Holly School, Pre- Small School Grants totaling ap- but money that has been critical to Audi FIS K through grade six. The district proximately $134,000 would contin- the elementary school budgets in the would also operate Black River ue in perpetuity, being renamed the past. High School/Middle School until Merger Support Grants. The school board that governs the Women’s its closure, which would happen A new school board would be Ludlow and Mount Holly schools no later than June 30, 2020. After formed with eight total members, would be comprised of members Black River High School is closed, four from Mount Holly and four from all of the schools in the larger Ski World the district would provide tuition from Ludlow. district, not solely those of Ludlow for students grades 7 through The articles of the agreement and Mount Holly. Cup, 2017 12 to attend the school of their would provide protection for the The articles of the agreement for choice. both elementary schools, protecting the forced merger may not protect KILLINGTON, Vt. - Mark your cal- Here’s what a yes vote means: them from closure. the Ludlow and Mount Holly el- endar for the return of the Audi FIS A new unified school district Here’s what a no vote means: ementary schools. Women’s Ski World Cup to Killington, would be formed with Ludlow No new district would be formed. The State of Vermont’s Agency of Vermont on Nov. 25 and 26, 2017. Elementary, Mount Holly School The districts would submit a report Education is intent on their mission Following the rousing success of its and Union District #39. to the Secretary of Education by the to unify districts and realize efficien- 2016 event, Killington has been cho- Black River Union High School/ end of 2017 outlining their current cies across the state. As community sen to host the races on Thanksgiving Middle School would be closed governance structure, specifically members grapple with the decisions weekend through 2018. before June 30, 2020. Once the how it relates to Act 46. ahead, many are bristling with the school is closed, students grades Black River High School/Middle idea of losing their beloved commu- Pictured is Mikaela Shifrin as she seven through 12 will have school School would remain open in the nity middle school and high school. edges her way through a gate on choice and the tuition will be short term. However, based on the One thing that everyone can agree her winning run in the 2016 Womens paid equaling the average public policy goals of Act 46, which re- on however, is that there are no easy World Cup slalom event at Killington. school tuition rate as set by the quires merger action before 2019, answers, and whether your vote is state. The choice of school can be the state would most likely step in yes or no, the closure of Black River Get more info on the World Cup event either a public school or an ap- to force a merger with the neighbor- Union High School may be unavoid- at www.killington.com/site/to-do/ proved independent school. In a ing district, which includes Green able. World-Cup practical sense, Ludlow students Mountain Union High School or Voting will take place on Tuesday, would likely choose to go to Green they may redraw district lines al- Nov. 28, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at PHOTO BY JERRY LEBLOND Mountain Union High School together. Based on all other prior Ludlow Town Hall and Mount Holly and Mount Holly students would committee(s) research, Black River town office.

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Black River Academy hosts an open house Homestyle Hostel LUDLOW, Vt. - The Black River Ludlow Elementary School sixth that busy thoroughfare when you they look like now. You will be sur- Academy Museum is proud to an- graders and their teacher, Heidi were running errands or walk- prised at the wide variety of stores receives Chamber nounce an open house on Wednes- Baitz started working this year on ing through town on your way to that were available to the towns- day, Nov. 29 from 6-7 p.m. where this project to show what proper- school. people. See how many you can Member of the Month they will be exhibiting miniature ties looked like during that time. If you are not from this area but identify just by the shape of their replica buildings of downtown The students have assembled and would like to learn more about rooflines, windows, and porches. LUDLOW, Vt. – Ludlow. These replicas feature painted the buildings using pho- Ludlow, this is the perfect opportu- We look forward to seeing you all Pictured is Marji businesses and homes, which were tos from that era. Come visit and nity to visit and compare what the at the museum on 14 High Street. Graf, Justin Hyjek on Main Street from 1938-42. The reminisce about the “goings on” in buildings looked liked then to what Refreshments will be served. and Eliza Green of Homestyle Hostel in Ludlow. Homestyle Hostel has been Annual House Warming fuel assistance event chosen by peers to be the November Chamber Members benefits local residents of the Month. The owners are “hon- CHESTER, Vt. - The annual Ches- is no set amount to donate, but give Chester-Andover Family Center Bill Dakin, c/o Dakin & Benelli, PC, ored to be a member ter and Andover House Warming what you can. was able to provide fuel assistance to P. O. Box 499, Chester, VT, 05143. of this chamber, and Gathering will take place on Mon- Started in 2005 by then State over 50 households in our commu- we look forward to day, Dec. 4, 2017 at 6 p.m. at Baba Representative Kathy Pellett, with nity. In the spirit of holiday giving, helping serve our a’ Louis Bakery in Chester. All are enthusiastic community participa- we want to do what we can to help community for years invited. tion and support, the holiday-time our neighbors. to come. Thank you This event has been aptly named, “housewarming” party has become Although sponsored by the Ches- OVRCC for all of “housewarming,” as it raises money an annual event. And now that less ter and Andover Town Democratic your continued sup- to help local residents with fuel as- money for winter heat costs is be- Committees, all are welcome. For port!” sistance to heat their homes during ing made available from the fed- more information, contact Bill Da- PHOTO BY DONALD DILL the cold winter months. 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Grab a friend or family member 5-9 p.m. Sherwin Art Glass - Open studio tos with Santa on Saturday from and come by on the big day. Boccaccio’s – gift certificate holiday weekend with Walpole Artisans. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Party for turkeys at Run or walk in the Thanksgiving Day 5k VINE Sanctuary SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - The Edgar ister or visit www.myreccenter.org School’s Cross Country program, tor Christian Craig stated, “This SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - VINE likely to rain or snow that day. Wear May Health and Recreation Center Thanksgiving morning is a great which will benefit from the races event is a great way to start what Sanctuary invites the public to clothes suitable for messy outdoor will host its 5th annual Thanksgiving time to get out with friends and fam- proceeds. is typically known as the largest meet rather than eat turkeys on chores. Day 5k Road Race and Walk on Nov. ily for a walk or run. This year, there The 5K will begin and end at calorie consumption day of the Saturday, Nov. 25, from 11 a.m. What should I bring? Bring a refill- 23. Runners and walkers of all ages will be prizes for the family with the Springfield Hospital. The route be- year. Come out and burn off some to 3 p.m. at 201 Massey Road in able water bottle, so that you can stay are welcome and children under the greatest number of participants, for gins at the bottom of Ridgewood calories and you won’t feel as guilty Springfield, Vt. This Thanksgiving hydrated. If you have (non-leather) age of 12 are free. Registration begins the most experienced participant, Road and turns onto Park Street, fol- about that second piece of pie.” Party for Turkeys will focus on cel- work gloves or gardening gloves, at 8 a.m., with the race starting at 9 and youngest walker or runner. The lowing Park Street to Union Street Last year’s race had a record turn- ebrating and helping the turkeys bring those. If you happen to have a a.m. Please call 802-885-2568 to reg- event is timed by Springfield High and Union Street to South Street. out with 139 participants coming and other animals at the sanctuary. shovel or a rake, bring that too. Participants turn around at Spring- out to walk, run, and trot. Visit with turkeys and sanctuary Can I help with the snacks? Yes! field High School and head back to The race is sponsored by Spring- residents as you volunteer to get Sanctuary staff volunteer their time the starting point of the race. The field Medical Care Systems, Ver- buildings and grounds ready for to make or buy snacks for these Emma’s Market & Deli course is a flat, fast course, perfect for mont Packing House, the Spring- winter. Your labors will be reward- events. If you can pitch in by bring- a 5k. field Rotary Club, Black River ed with a sanctuary tour followed ing something vegan to share, that’s 741 Old Claremont Road • Charlestown, NH EdgarMay, Executive Direc- Produce, and HCRS. Sponsorship by vegan snacks with sanctuary always deeply appreciated! Monday–Friday 6am to 8pm • Saturday 7am to 8pm • Sunday 8am to 6pm opportunities can be found at staff. Can I bring something for the tur- Eat In or Take Out (603) 826-0241 FIND US ON www.myreccenter.org. Partici- Five turkeys share coops and keys? Sure! Turkeys love fruits and pants are also encouraged to foraging yards with other birds at vegetables of all kinds. Owned & Operated by Ralph’s Supermarket, LLC bring food donations for the VINE Sanctuary. Many wild tur- What will we be doing, exactly? Check out our Specialty Sandwich of the Month posted on Facebook. Springfield Family Center. keys also make use of the sanc- That will depend on the weather and The race is also seeking vol- tuary, raising their young in the on what we have been able to get unteers. If you are interested in woods that we maintain as a wild- done in preceding weeks. Certainly, BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER AT EMMA’S! supporting a great event, contact life refuge, where they are safe we will be making sure that all coops Christian Craig. For more infor- from hunters. and yards used by turkeys and their Sit Down Dining Area H Daily lunch specials H Homemade Soups and mation regarding the Thanks- This event is free and open to friends are all set for winter. 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Ron Patch is a Chester Fond memories of Southeast native, Chester LOCAL Historical Society president, and a lifelong State Correctional Facility antiques dealer. HISTORY He can be reached at 802-374-0119 or email BY RON PATCH [email protected] Stray shots & short casts In the 1960s the Rut- land Herald had a weekly column titled “Stray shots Playing volleyball at SESCF. The Southeast State Correctional Facility building. & short casts.” I choose PHOTO PROVIDED BY JOSEPH HAMMOND PHOTO PROVIDED BY JOSEPH HAMMOND that title for this article as I have several subjects to WINDSOR, Vt. – The write about this week. Southeast State Correc- Last week Peter Far- tional Facility in Windsor rar, Danny Clemons and recently closed its doors. I went up the Reservoir As someone who worked Road researching a bit of closely with the facility, I local history. Peter knew share my fondest memo- the history and Danny ries of the SESCF. knew the area. I started working for the While we didn’t lo- Vermont Department of cate exactly what we were Corrections at the Maxi- looking for we did find a mum Security Prison on number of old cellar holes. State Street in Windsor, One site had several cellar Vt. It was a brutal and dan- holes. On the 1869 Beers gerous environment. The Clyde Clark with his oxen, Dick & Dan. Atlas we found the Sabin PHOTO PROVIDED prison closed in 1975 and family living there in 1869. is now providing valuable All that remains today are Another item: recorded history point they would come upon the housing for senior citizens. Gardening at the facility. the cellar holes. shows Captain Melvin left Fort headwaters of our Flood Brook. In 1984, I started work PHOTO PROVIDED BY JOSEPH HAMMOND Some of the foundation stones Dummer May 13, 1748 to Lake I cannot pinpoint the actual lo- at what was then known as were huge. While some of the Champlain. It was May 31, 1748 cation of the ambush, but as I WCF or “the prison farm.” I started has had a devastating effect upon Southeast State Correctional Facil- walls had partially fallen in most on the return trip to Fort Dummer have indicated, it would seem to there as a correctional services spe- corrections in Vermont and severely ity will be put to good use. were well preserved. Today, these when Melvin’s men were attacked by have taken place in Londonderry cialist I and eventually was promot- downgraded the quality of Vermont old cellar holes are being bull- Indians. Here a massacre took place somewhere just below the junc- ed to correctional services specialist Corrections. My hope at this point Article written by Joseph F. Ham- dozed by landowners without with four or more of Captain Mel- ture of Flood Brook with the II. I later served as a correctional in time is that the facilities of the mond. concern for their historical im- vin’s killed and scalped. West River….” officer for three years and then -fin portance. Peter suggested before There is a monument to Captain We have assembled a small ished my career as the facility’s rec- any more are destroyed a high Melvin and his men at the Salmon group of individuals with differ- reation coordinator. school student using GPS could Hole in Jamaica but is this accurate? ent skills. One individual who is a I have many fond memories of locate and map all of the cellar Sam Ogden of Landgrove, Ver- retired engineer will take Melvin’s the facility having done an excel- holes in the town of Chester. It mont made an interesting discovery journal with aid of a compass and lent job implementing a variety doesn’t have to be a student, per- many years ago and makes a strong a 1756 map of the region and at- of missions. For much of the time haps you’d like to give it a try. It case for it having occurred in Lon- tempt to retrace Melvin’s steps. that I worked for the Corrections, would be a worthy project. Today, donderry. Others have equally important Vermont Department of Correc- we map trees in town. Why not Ogden located Captain Melvin’s skills. Our goal is not to rewrite tions was nationally admired. The cellar holes? Trees are renewable; 1748 journal at the New Hamp- history but to accurately record department received a lot of federal cellar holes are not. shire Historical Society and cop- history. Whatever our findings funds because Vermont is a small The Chester Historical Society ied it word for word. This journal are it is our intent to present them state and made a good laboratory is publishing a new book to be re- documents Melvin’s daily route in a Power-Point presentation in for testing correctional initiatives. leased next spring. This book will with compass bearings and miles the future. I was particularly impressed with include real photo postcards of marched each day. In those early The 2018 Chester Historical treatment programs such as cogni- Chester and surrounding towns. days few mountains, streams or riv- Society calendars are for sale tive self-change with Steve Wood- Included will be Chester village, ers had been given names. at: Stone House Antiques Cen- sum and the Vanguard program, the Depot, Gassetts, Smokeshire, However Melvin’s journal is fairly ter, Chester Hardware, Phoenix which I eventually administered at West Chester and Popple Dun- well detailed where he describes Misty Valley Books, Lisai’s Mar- Windsor. geon. mountains, waterfalls or streams ket, Erskine’s Feed Store, Chester Windsor housed women for The Southeast State Correctional Facility. Also included will be Andover, crossed. Sam concluded the mas- Town Hall, Vintage Vermont, Sa- about five years and did an excellent PHOTO PROVIDED BY JOSEPH HAMMOND Simonsville, Londonderry and sacre occurred in Londonderry not lon 2000 and the Framery of Ver- job making sure the relationships Weston. We invite you to submit Jamaica. mont. The photo with this article between the incarcerated women any old photos or postcards you Here is part of Sam Ogden’s con- is the cover of our 2018 calendar. and their children were maintained. have of these areas. I imagine clusions. While the women were at Wind- Ludlow American Legion there are a few families in these “…At any rate, it seems quite Instead of an old saying I of- sor, the Girl Scouts would bring the FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER towns who have unpublished plain that the captain and his group fer an epitaph I recently read young scouts to the facility to camp photos. This is your chance to followed this stream to the east in an old book for Maggie, an out overnight with their mothers step forward and share your pho- where, as he says, ‘travelled over a Army mule. “In memory of Mag- and sometimes grandmothers. The Friday, November 24th tos with a wide audience. You will Large Mountain, leaving another gie, who in her lifetime kicked 1 scouts would cook marshmallows American be given credit for any photos you large mountain on the N/W,’ the General, 4 Colonels, 2 Majors, over an open fire, sing songs, and submit or you can remain anony- first undoubtedly being Bromley 24 Lieutenants, 42 Sergeants, 454 then pitch tents and sleep overnight. Legion mous. and the other Stiles Peak, at which Privates and one bomb.” When the decision to move the NO DINNER women from Windsor was dis- Post #36 cussed at the legislature, I testified Happy in front of the House Committee 135 Main Street Ludlow, VT and they voted 10 to 0 not to move Thanksgiving! the women. Then the Vermont Sen- 802-228-9807 ate became involved, and the rest is The American Legion looks forward to seeing Get your history. Seatings from you at the following Friday Dinner, Dec. 1! 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Will the voters of Mount Holly and tain district, which, as members of of eight members, four from each will also lose the 3.5 percent Hold River High School and Green Moun- some Mount Holly students with a Ludlow vote to retain control of their the Green Mountain district indi- town though they will be elected Harmless Provision, costing further tain High School would cost about 60-mile round trip bus ride to and own schools and the education of cated, will close BRHS anyway. That by the entire membership of both money should school populations $30,000, adding perhaps one cent to from school each day. our students? Board has said it will not run two towns. Mount Holly and Ludlow drop. the tax rate. This new merger proposal involv- 1. If the proposed school merger high schools since Green Mountain schools will be governed by Mount All of this raises our taxes. The This is the last chance we get to ing the two elementary schools and between Mount Holly and Ludlow Union High School could easily ab- Holly and Ludlow people. If our estimate is an annual savings, if control our own destiny as far as 7-12 choice may not be a perfect so- is approved, then Mount Holly and sorb the Black River students. Since schools are put in the Green Moun- the merger is approved, of about education in our two towns is con- lution and not what many may have Ludlow will each keep their own Mount Holly and Ludlow would only tain district, under the larger Chester $600,000. If the merger fails, all of cerned. We can control our own desired; but it leaves educational elementary school for grades Pre- have minority representation on this based Board, we will have little say in these savings disappear along with destiny by voting “yes” for this new decisions in the hands of the people kindergarten through 6 governed by enlarged board, there is no way that the governing of our two elementary the tax incentives which would re- merger plan or let the State Board of of Mount Holly and Ludlow rather a new joint school board. Students move could be blocked. Mount Holly schools. They wouldn’t have the pro- duce taxes by .08, .06, .04, .02 each Education do it for us by voting “no,” than turning those decisions over in grades 7 -12 will have a choice of and Ludlow School Board discussion tection they would have under this year over 4 years. Apart from those which will still close BRHS while to the state - and eventually a bigger what middle and high school to at- with the consultant hired by the two new merger proposal. incentives, it is estimated that the leaving the people of Mount Holly Board in the Chester based Green tend. Black River High School will boards indicated that this is the most 4. There should be significant Mount Holly tax rate will drop by and Ludlow with no say, no choice in Mountain district. We control our close within two years. likely result if the merger fails. cost per pupil tax reduction when about .12 and the Ludlow rate by where our students can go after leav- own destiny, and, as an added ben- If the merger fails, the two elemen- 2. The new Mount Holly-Ludlow the merger becomes final July 1, about .20 if the merger is approved. ing elementary school. efit, it saves us money. A winning tary schools and U39, after filing Sec- merger proposal provides protection 2018 and when BRHS is closed in 5. The issue of student transpor- Furthermore, not only will the con- combination. tion 9 reports, become a side-by-side for our elementary schools since the 2020. Further, if the merger fails, tation has been discussed and the trol of our two elementary schools district with the Green Mountain Articles of Agreement state that nei- the district will lose approximately district consultant has estimated be turned over to a larger Board cen- Article written by Peter B. Smith district in Chester. Then the State ther elementary school can be closed $131,000 in small school grants and that providing transportation to Mill tered in Chester, it likely will leave of Belmont, Vt. Board has the authority and will, in without a unanimous vote of the new all likelihood, put the Mount Holly, Board and a positive vote of the town Ludlow, U39 school district into involved. the Chester centered Green Moun- 3. The new Board will be made up Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor,

Those who say they want to create at best. Teachers have families to feed of student disrespect. It’s too bad he of being a community. There won’t be an independent high school in Lud- and would need to accept positions never experienced teaching at BRHS a science fair, no play to attend, and the low have no solid plan and have not elsewhere. where both students and teachers are lights won’t come on at the ball fields. indicated that the state would even en- If students choose even the nearest part of a tight-knit family. Students If, on Nov. 28, we vote “no” in order dorse their idea. other high schools, they will be spend- know their teachers care about them. to keep Black River High School open, Have any of these people been in- ing at least an extra hour on a school Closing a school guarantees an students win and the community wins volved in the current high school? It bus each day. Is this what we want for economic decline in the community. as well. appears the real goal is to close Black them? Ludlow businesses will lose local traf- River High School. And if we vote for Recently a teacher from another fic. The students they depend upon for Sincerely, the new district, it’s not likely BRHS school wrote a commentary in the part-time jobs won’t be just down the Carol Ballou will remain open beyond another year Rutland Herald about quitting because road. The town may also lose its sense Ludlow, Vt.

Dear Editor,

Greater Falls Connections would in Northeast Windham County since team for assisting us with National greaterfallsconnections.org to see like to thank all of our community April 2017, bringing the total collect- Take Back Day this past Oct. 28, and how you can get in involved. Preven- members for disposing of their un- ed since 2013 to 772 pounds. supporting our year-round efforts to tion through Inspiration! wanted or unused prescriptions at We are grateful to our partners: Bel- increase education and awareness to the Bellows Falls Police Department’s lows Falls Police Department, Greater prevent prescription drug abuse and Sincerely, prescription drug drop box over the Falls Pharmacy, Rite Aid, Rocking- drug addiction. Deb Witkus past year. A total of five boxes, weigh- ham Medical Group, Bellows Falls Se- If you want to learn more about our Outreach Coordinator ing 123 pounds, have been collected nior Center, and our GFC volunteer work, visit us on Facebook or at www. Greater Falls Connections

Dear Friends,

Two years ago, when I was hired it was an entirely surreal moment for brought to my attention so many people getting it right. as the new executive director for the me. things to be grateful for. I am apprecia- I even got a nice letter from our U.S. Springfield Regional Chamber of The urge to work myself into the tive of my Board, for seeing something Congressman Peter Welch, offering Commerce, I had no idea what to ground is not so much a reflection of in me and for giving me the opportu- congratulations; he wrote, “You will expect. I only knew that it was going my particular job, but rather an indica- nity to run the chamber and to pro- renew Springfield.” to be an adventure, and a lot of hard tor of the effects that a workaholic so- mote positive impact in our neighbor- It was lovely to hear from him, and work. ciety has on an already prone individ- hoods. Their continued assistance and I thought to myself, “Well, I certainly Now, membership is up. Event at- ual. And I know I’m not alone in this enthusiasm keeps my engine running. can’t do it alone!” But I’m not alone. tendance has been steadily increas- struggle. There is enormous pressure I’m thankful for Lori Evans, an unex- I am one of many who are working ing. Financially, we’re operating in the in today’s business world to do it all. So pected volunteer who serendipitously hard every day, each in their own way, black. We’re working closely with the I had to ask myself, “Is this really how I showed up on the chamber doorstep to make our beautiful community an town and local orgs to tackle the is- want to live? Is this even sustainable?” and gave me her time, energy, and even better place to live, grow, work, sues facing our community and taking My answer to these questions, it friendship during the busy weeks lead- and play. steps to promote a thriving region. The turns out, is, “Umm, not exactly.” ing up to Apple Fest. Thank you all for your commitment response from chamber members and My first year as director was unde- Back in September, I had the plea- to Springfield. Together we are making townspeople has been overwhelm- niably “the year of keeping my head sure of speaking on a panel for the it happen. I wish for all of you this holi- ingly positive, and humbling to expe- above water.” And my second year was Vermont Young Professionals Summit day season that you find ample time to rience. arguably “the year of proving myself at the Paramount Theater. The panel spend with family and friends. Rest, Even so, I was completely surprised and doing all of the things.” I’ve decid- was called “Building an Entrepreneur- relax, and renew. when, amidst looking back on two ed that my third year as director will be ial Ecosystem.” We talked about the years of toil and effort, I was notified my “year of health and wellbeing.” I’ll importance of human connections, Sincerely, that I had been nominated as one of be making an effort to live a little more the value of authenticity, the critical Caitlin Christiana Vermont Business Magazine’s “Rising in the present moment, and operate at need to communicate openly and lis- Executive Director Stars” of 2017. When I received word a more manageable pace that leaves ten. I was so proud to be able to use Springfield Regional Chamber of Robert Miller, Publisher / Advertising Director that I had indeed officially been cho- some space for worksite wellness. the Springfield Regional Chamber as Commerce [email protected] sen as one of those Top 40 Under 40, All this personal reflection has a fantastic example of a collection of Springfield, Vt. Vince West, Ad Consultant / Online Ad Manager [email protected] Dear Editor, Shawntae Stillwell, Graphic Director / Ad Designer Energy eats up a large portion of Efficiency Vermont held these through efficiency - and is some- around contractor availability, the [email protected] Vermonters’ monthly expenses. forums in Bennington, Brattleboro, thing Efficiency Vermont will con- Vermonters we talked to also see That’s one thing we heard from Newport, Randolph, and Milton to tinue to do. a need for more energy efficiency Vermonters we met during Efficien- inform our next three-year perfor- Second, people are interested in contractors in a number of regions Amanda Wedegis, Editor cy Vermont’s statewide tour this fall. mance period. For Vermonters not innovations in the energy sector. across the state. [email protected] In addition to these in-person con- able to take part in person, an online Smart appliances, electric vehicles, In the coming weeks and months, versations and live polling, Efficien- survey was available. From these ex- and zero energy homes (among expect to hear more about our plans Sharon Huntley, Copy Editor cy Vermont gathered input online changes we learned that Vermonters other solutions) were discussed for the future, which will incorpo- [email protected] to help identify the most pressing are focused on a few key areas. frequently. The energy system of rate this essential customer feed- energy issues facing Vermonters. First, the people we heard from tomorrow may look very different back. Julie Adams, Billing Department Of the people who attended our value Efficiency Vermont’s role in than the system of today. We want We’re proud of our work serving [email protected] forums, 32 percent of live-poll re- making efficiency services and effi- to make sure we continue to provide Vermont and Vermonters and invite spondents reported spending over cient products more affordable and customers with objective advice to you to share your thoughts on how $500 per month on heating, driv- accessible in all regions of the state. make sense of the options and find we can help you save energy and Corporate & Production Office: ing, and electricity; and an addi- This has been a staple of our work the solutions that are right for them. save money. 8 High Street • Ludlow, VT 05149 tional 45 percent spend between for 17 years: training contractors, Finally, we heard that Efficiency Office: 802-228-3600 • Fax: 802-228-3464 $250 and $500. For those living at or bringing the best technology to Ver- Vermont’s partnership with Ver- Sincerely, below the poverty line, these costs mont, and buying down the cost for mont tradespeople is important and Karen Glitman can consume 10 percent or more of consumers. It’s enabled Vermont to should remain a priority. Echoing Director The Vermont Journal & The Shopper are KMA Publications Inc. weekly news- papers, and are available free of charge. Advertising The deadline for display their income. meet 15 percent of its power supply much of the broader public dialogue Efficiency Vermont and classified advertising is Fridays at 12 p.m. We reserve the right to reject any advertising. Our liability for any advertising will not be greater than the cost of the advertisement. 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Neighborhood Connections is Gloria Dawson a community-based organization Interim Executive Director The viewpoints expressed in the editorial section do not necessarily KMA Publications are members of the serving individuals and families in Neighborhood Connections New England Press Association the mountain towns of south-central Londonderry, Vt. reflect the views of The Vermont Journal & The Shopper The Vermont Journal/The Shopper November 22, 2017 | 7A OBITUARIES church services ASCUTNEY, VT. tregubovstudios.com; hroc.org. The church also has a bus to pick up children for Sunday school. Call anytime during the week to schedule a pick up. Call 802-885-4261. Bow Baptist Church, 1102 Route 5. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning service at 11 a.m. Evening service at GRAFTON, VT. St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 10 Pleasant St. 6 p.m. Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Call 802-546-4902 or Sunday Masses at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., Tuesday at 7 p.m. followed by The Grafton Church (UCC and ABC), 55 Main St. www.bowbaptist.com. Eucharistic Adoration. Thursday and Friday at 9 a.m. Confession on Worship begins at 10 a.m. All are welcome! Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Contact the rectory at 802-885-3400. Open Bible Baptist Church, 168 Cemetery Rd. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Morning service at 11 a.m. Afternoon service Unitarian Universalist Church, 21 Fairground Rd. at 2 p.m. Wednesday at 7 p.m. Sanctuary handicap accessible. Visit: LONDONDERRY, VT. “A Basic Call to Consciousness” with Sharon Mueller will be the Nov. obbcvt.org. St. Joseph Chapel, High St. 26 Sunday service at 10 a.m. In 1977, the Haudenosaunee - the Six Mass on Saturday at 6 p.m. Nations, or Iroquois - presented position papers to the Non-Governmental Organizations of the United Nations in Geneva. They conveyed the point BELLOWS FALLS, VT. of view that the destruction by Western Civilization of the Natural World Immanuel Retreat Center, Currier Hall, 12 Church St. LUDLOW, VT. and its peoples is the clearest indicator of humankind’s spiritual poverty, Celtic worship service at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Annunciation Catholic Church, Corner of Depot and High St. and called for consciousness of the Sacred Web of Life. Have we listened Mass on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Sundays at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Call 802- to these wise words? All welcome! www.uuspringfieldvt.org or call 802- Immanuel Episcopal Church, 20 Church St. 228-3451 885-3327. Holy Eucharist Services are offered at 8 a.m. (quiet service) and 10 a.m. (with music) every Sunday. Immanuel Church is handicap accessible. The United Church of Ludlow (UCC and Methodist), 48 Pleasant St. Sundays starting at 10:15 a.m. followed by a time of fellowship and coffee WALPOLE, N.H. Faith Cristian Church, 582 Rockingham Rd. hour. Services by the Reverend Dr. Donald E. Harpster. Call 802-228-4211 St. John’s Church, corner of Westminster and Elm St. Pastor Matt and Brenda Farkas welcome all to come and enjoy their or email [email protected]. Visit us online at www.unitedchurch.us Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Services begin at 10 a.m., followed by coffee services. Sunday worship at 10 a.m. Children’s Church (3-7 years) at hour. For more information about Art After School program, our outreach 10:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 6:30 Ludlow Baptist Church, on the Green, 99 Main St. efforts, call 603-756-4533. p.m., an evening to give thanks to God for what he has done for us. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Music Ministry Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. Morning service at 11 a.m. Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting First Congregational Church of Walpole / United Church of Christ, on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. More information can be found at www. 15 Washington Sq. BELMONT, VT. ludlowbaptist.org or by Pastor Jerry Scheumann calling 802-228-7600. Sunday school at 10 a.m. with coffee hour at 11 a.m. Wheelchair The Village Church: 35 Church St. accessible with ramps and elevator. Call 603-756-4075 or email The Sunday service and children’s church is at 9:30 a.m. Contact 802- [email protected]. 259-2440; vbch.weebly.com/ PERKINSVILLE, VT. Perkinsville Community Church, Route 106. Walpole Unitarian Church, corner of Union and Main St. The annual Christmas candle light service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 10 Sunday Service begin at 10 a.m. Minister is Rev. Elaine Bomford who will CAVENDISH-PROCTORSVILLE, VT. at 5 p.m. There will be holiday carols, harp, guitar, chime choir, vocals, be present twice a month. The first Sunday of each month is Family First Sunday with breakfast and spiritual activities for the while family. Check Cavendish Baptist Church, 2258 Main St. piano, organ, flute, and violin. All are welcome. Come and enjoy an www.walpoleunitarianchurch.org. Sundays at 10 a.m. More at CavendishBaptist.com or call 802-226-7131 evening of music and Christmas scripture readings. Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, Main St. Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. Call 802-228-3451 SPRINGFIELD, VT. WESTMINSTER, VT. Church of Christ, Route 11, Chester Rd. Christian Family Circle Chapel, 1512 Back Westminster Rd. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. Worship service at 11 a.m. Wednesday Sunday song service begins at 10 a.m., Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. CHARLESTOWN, N.H. Devotional is at 6:30 p.m. Enter through the back downstairs door. Check Fellowship lunch on first Sunday of each month. Non-denominational. Visit North Charlestown United Methodist Church, Route 12A River Rd. out the Facebook page: Springfield Church of Christ. www.christianfamilycirclechurch.com and like us on Facebook. Sunday worship begins at 9 a.m. Church is handicap accessible. Contact 603-826-0381. Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 90 Park St. Vespers on Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Liturgy on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. For WEST WINDSOR, VT. more information, call 802-885-2615 or go to www.htocvt.org. Brownsville Community United Methodist Church, 66 Brownsville- CHESTER, VT. Hartland Rd. North Springfield Baptist Church, 69 Main St. Sunday Worship 9 a.m. followed by fellowship and refreshments. St. Joseph’s Church, 96 S. Main St. Adult Bible study on Sundays at 9 a.m. before the worship service at 10 Mass at 4 p.m. on Saturday and Thursday at 9 a.m. Confession from 3 – Childcare provided during church service. ADA accessible. Call 802-484- a.m., followed by fellowship and coffee hour. Call 802-886-8107, email 5944 or go to www.brownsvilleumc-vt.org. 3:30 p.m. [email protected] or go to www.nsbcvt.org for additional information and directions. First Universalist Parish of Chester, Rte. 103. 211 North St. Sundays at 9:30 a.m. between Sept. and June. More at www.chestervtuu. Precision Valley Baptist Church, 69 Route 106 org or 802-875-3257. Adult Bible Study on Sundays from 9 -9:45 a.m. Services start at 10 a.m. Located right next to Cota & Cota. CLAREMONT, N.H. Springfield Assembly of God, 269 River St. Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, 99 Sullivan St. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Sunday service begins at 11 a.m. Sunday Saturdays at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. 603-542-6273; frandrew@ evening service at 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible study for all ages at 6 p.m. Obituaries Kenneth J. LaBarge, Jr., 1933 - 2017 Kirstie K. Greer, 1991 - 2017

LUDLOW, Vt. - Kenneth J. La- and her husband Harry; his broth- SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Kirstie K. father Alexander Greer III of North Barge, Jr. 84, passed away peace- er Wesley Smith; his sisters: Ilene Greer 26, passed away unexpect- Springfield, sister Kyndra Hains of fully Wednesday Nov. 15, 2017 at Breton, Linda Baldwin and her hus- edly on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. Springfield, maternal grandmother Springfield Health and Rehabilita- band Nyle, Rose Letourneau and She was born March 19, 1991 in Brenda Pierce, maternal grandfather tion. He was born in Winchendon, her husband Bill, Marylou Woolley, Springfield, Vt. the daughter of Keith Pierce, paternal grandmother Mass. on Jan. 27,1933 the son of and Carol Lemieux and her hus- Kimberly Pierce and Alexander Bonnie Reynolds, aunt and uncle Ta- Kenneth and Florence (Breton) La- band Alfred; and his brother in law Greer III. She attended Springfield mara and Don Thomas, and several Barge, Sr. He moved to Vermont as Tony St. John. Also surviving are schools. aunts, uncles, and cousins. a teenager and entered the United seven grandchildren and 14 great Greer loved to cook and bake She was predeceased by her pater- States Army on Jan. 27, 1953. La- grandchildren. He was predeceased and was employed in the food nal grandfather Alex Greer. Barge served with the Army for 20 by his parents, his son Keith, and service industry for many years, A memorial service will be held at years and received his honorable his sister Beverly. most recently baking at the Green 6 p.m. on Tuesday evening, Nov. 21, discharge on April 30, 1973. Calling hours will be held on Sun- Mountain Sugar House in Ludlow, 2017 at the Davis Memorial Chapel He was married to his loving wife day, Nov. 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Vt. She loved spending time with in Springfield, Vt. Erin Hunter will of 63 years, Betty Hobart, on June Adams Funeral Home, 12 Meadow friends and family, loved to fish, officiate. Contributions may be made 24, 1954. After returning from the St., in Ludlow. The funeral service loved animals especially her cats, in her memory to Turning Point Army, LaBarge had owned and op- will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. at liked horses, and loved baking and Recovery Center, 7 Morgan Street, erated the Farrand Green House for the funeral home. Graveside com- cooking. Springfield, VT, 05156. many years. Afterwards, he worked mittal services and interment with She is survived by her mother Arrangements are under the direc- for the Black River School District Military Honors will follow in the Kimberly Hains of Springfield, her tion of the Davis Memorial Chapel. as a custodian for 15 years before Pleasant View Cemetery in Ludlow. his retirement. Memorial contributions in lieu of LaBarge enjoyed camping, trav- flowers may be made to either the eling, flowers, and spending time Black River Good Neighbor Servic- with his family. He is survived by es, 37B Main St., Ludlow, VT, 05149 his wife Betty LaBarge of Ludlow; or to the Muscular Dystrophy As- two sons: Dwaine LaBarge and his sociation, USA National Office, 222 McDerMott’s storage wife Kim, Bruce LaBarge and his S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 1500, Chi- wife Beth; his daughter Cynthia cago, IL, 60606. • Indoor/Outdoor Storage • Trailer/Camper/RV • Commercial Vehicle • Cars • Trucks • Boats Fenced & Secure • Owners on Premises Call Archie Gleason 802-875-3135 or email [email protected] @VermontJournal Rt. 103, Rockingham, Vermont Seasonal Vehicles Out and Ready When Needed ANSWERS TO TAKE A BREAK!

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Bellows Falls • Brattleboro • Springfield • Townshend • Putney rivercu.com 802-463-5065 8A | November 22, 2017 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper christmas is coming HOLIDAY BAZAARS Celebrate the holiday season with FRIDAY, NOV. 24 – SATURDAY, NOV. 25 WESTON, Vt. - There’s something for everyone at this year’s Weston Christmas Bazaar, including the pets! There will be 60 vendors, at least Christmas in Weston a dozen who are new. It all begins on the Friday after Thanksgiving at the Weston Playhouse, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 24 and WESTON, Vt. - Christmas in lage Green to learn more about this Restaurant, a cappuccino and cannoli each category. “This is an exciting Saturday, Nov. 25. Jams and jellies, baked goods and breads, syrups and Weston is a daylong celebration of essential organization to the commu- at the Village Green Gallery, followed new event for Christmas In Weston. sauces, wreaths and ornaments, scarves and mittens, clothes and jewelry, family fun that ushers in the holi- nity. up with an afternoon libation at the We have really creative and talented art and pottery, quilts and crafts... all handmade, all one of a kind, and all day season for the mountain com- Now in its 33rd year, Christmas Landgrove Inn or sample craft beers bakers out in the community and we affordable! New this year, gifts for pets too! So start the Christmas season munities, residents, and visitors in Weston is a day full of free events and Vermont cheeses at the Inn at look forward to seeing their beautiful alike. Christmas in Weston attracts throughout the town on Saturday, Weston. creations.” Kathy Schoemer, contest off right. Support Vermont’s incredibly talented local artisans and small those looking for a traditional Ver- Dec. 2, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you linger into the latter part of coordinator says. businesses in the process. Proceeds from the bazaar support the Weston mont winter experience as well as There are fun events and activities for the day, the Inn at Weston is offering Music is alive in the Village of Community Association. Admission is free. great holiday sale opportunities. all ages at galleries, shops, museums, a special Christmas dinner and night Weston this year. The Church on the But this event is also an opportuni- and inns throughout the scenic vil- of holiday music. One-of-a-kind gifts Hill will have live Christmas caroling SATURDAY, NOV. 25 - ty for us to showcase a local char- lage and delicious food at local restau- can be purchased at the Vermont featuring Patricia Connelly. The Lit- WESTMINSTER, Vt. - The Women’s Fellowship will hold its annual ity who works tirelessly for those rants. Have fun while finding unique Country Store and Weston Village tle School students will be warming Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 25, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the First in our community needed help. gifts for everyone on your Christmas Store, the Weston Village Christmas our hearts with their caroling before Congregational Church, 3470 Route 5, Westminster, Vt. The Christmas Funds raised through donations, list - all in the town of Weston. Shop, and the Village Green Gallery. Santa whisks them off to the Village Shop will be open and will include crafts, candles, gifts, handmade items, raffle, and food sales at designated “This event offers a variety of events With so much going on you might Green, and the lighting of the Weston collectibles, and homemade baked goods. At 11 a.m. Santa will visit! vendors from this event will go to and activities for children and adults enjoy food on the go. At the Weston Christmas Tree. Children of all ages are invited to do a craft project and take a photo with Just Neighbors. alike,” says Deane Cooper, the event Playhouse we are offering the ever Works from local artists will be Santa. Also starting at 9 a.m., the Christmas Café will be open from 9 a.m. Just Neighbors is an all-vol- chairperson. Start the morning off popular Weston Women’s Club Holi- raffled as part of the day’s activities - 2 p.m. Coffee, tea and treats will be available in the morning and soup, unteer organization dedicated to with a good breakfast at the Colonial day Cookie Sale, as well as chili and along with gift certificates from local chili, sandwiches, chips, and beverages for lunch. Come and get some providing short-term assistance to House Inn. Tour the village by foot or soup to warm you up while you view businesses including area restaurants early shopping done or just spend time with friends in the café. local people who are experiencing two horse-drawn wagons. Children the quilt display of local needlework. and inns as well as theatre tickets to a sudden and overwhelming chal- will enjoy visiting with Santa and This year we have a new event lo- exciting summer Weston Playhouse SATURDAY, DEC. 2 – lenge in their living situations. Just Mrs. Claus and the petting zoo at the cation at the Weston Playhouse’s new performances. The raffle will also Neighbors provides assistance for Vermont Country Store. For some Walker Farm which will host a few benefit Just Neighbors and tickets BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - The Bellows Falls Area Senior Center, located at 18 the basic life necessities to address hands-on activities, the little ones old favorites and some new addi- can be purchased at the Weston Play- Tuttle Street, will hold its annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 2 from safety, security, and other essential can make a craft at the historic Little tions to the day’s events. A dramatic house and businesses in the town. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The bazaar features knitted and hand-sewn items, arts and components to support family and School then go and enjoy a reading of reading of “A Christmas Carol” by Winners need not be present to win. crafts, white elephant sale, jewelry, holiday decorations and ornaments, housing needs. They are a valuable “The Night Before Christmas” with Munson Hicks and our local finest, a Weston, a jewel to be found, is a which are all available on our second floor. The first floor will feature asset to our community, and we Mimi Neff at the Wilder Memorial variety of music events, and Magician town for all ages, interests and sea- homemade baked goods, raffles and the Elf Café. The Elf Café’ is open are proud to support them. This Library. The Village Green Gallery Doug Eash who is “just plain cool” sons. Start the winter with a nostal- from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. and will feature soup, hot dogs, sandwich rolls, and organization provides services to will be offering signed copies of “A will amaze the kid in all of us. Walker gic, traditional Vermont Christmas homemade pie. A beautiful quilt made by the center’s quilting group will residents of Andover, Bondville, New Day” by author and illustra- Farm is also calling all you bakers out experience. For more detailed infor- be raffled off. We will be awarding cash prizes! All raffles will be drawn Landgrove, Londonderry, South tor Don Bolognese, a timeless story there for a ginger bread contest. We mation and the schedule of events for the day of the event. Tickets are still available at the center’s office, which Londonderry, Peru, Weston, Win- of the nativity, to the first 25 chil- will be having categories for children, Christmas in Weston visit the Village is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. The Center is handicap hall, and Windham in Vermont. dren who stop by. Adults can enjoy adults, and professionals. Prizes will of Weston website at: www.westonvt. accessible and we have a lift available to take you to the second floor. Come and visit them on the Vil- a hearty lunch at the Bryant House be awarded for the best in show for com. Parking is available. HHHHHHHHHHHHH Santa to light the Wreath Workshop JAMAICA, Vt. – Get in the holi- The music heads outside across to day spirit with the first annual Hol- the town green to light the town tree Springfield High School Alumni Association, Inc. iday Fest and Wreath Workshop. at 5:30 p.m. Great raffle prizes have Invites you to Attend Our town tree The event takes place at the beau- been donated by local businesses. Sign SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - When Santa dren will pick up their sticker maps tiful historic Jamaica Town Hall up at the D&K store for the cookie 39th annual Beyond the unicorn ii lights Springfield’s town tree, a sense and visit downtown businesses and on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 4 -6 p.m. swap with talented local bakers. En- of awe comes over the crowd of fami- organizations to get special treats The festival will include a myriad joy homemade refreshments, bring a Christmas Craft Fair lies who anxiously awaited his arrival, and stickers to put on their maps. of activities and photo opportuni- new unwrapped toy to donate, make saturday, december 2nd from 9am - 4pm quickly followed by cheers! When maps are full, children will ties. Be crafty and create a holiday a fun project at the kid’s craft area and Once again, Springfield on the Move return to the SOM office for their wreath at the workshop table, or much, much more. at riverside Middle school ~ springfield, Vt and the Springfield Regional Cham- goodie bags filled with surprises. purchase a decorated locally made Jamaica Town Hall is located at 3735 Over 95 Craftspeople ~ Delicious Foods ~ Free Admission ber of Commerce are collaborating to Caroling with the Springfield artisan wreath. Sing carols and en- VT Route 30 in the village of Jamaica. bring the holiday program to down- Community Band and the Spring- joy live music with the wonderful The event is free and hosted by The Ja- town Springfield. field Holiday Community Chorus Merry Pranksters bluegrass band. maica Community Arts Council. The chamber has invited Santa and will begin in the People’s United Mrs. Claus to come to town and have Bank parking lot on Main Street arranged for the tree, Santa’s house, near Santa’s House at 5:30 p.m. San- and caroling. ta will arrive at 6 p.m. to light the Festival of Lights The annual family holiday program town’s Christmas tree. He will then MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – You are in- seum facilities. will begin at 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, at greet excited children in his special vited to the Festival of Lights Silent This year’s event will be at Perkins the SOM office at 6 Valley Street. Chil- house. Auction, presented by the Mount House on the Green in Belmont. An Holly Community Historical Mu- array of hors d’oeuvres with wine and seum. This annual event will be on other refreshments will be offered be- Saturday, Dec. 2 from 6 – 8 p.m. ginning at 6 p.m. In addition to the 38th annual Beautifully decorated one of a kind silent auction, there will a penny sale wreaths, creative gift baskets and an style raffle for some items, wine and array of donated items will be auc- cheese baskets raffle, plus door prizes! tioned. This is the museum’s primary This adults-only event is free. Come Christmas Craft Fair fundraising event. The monies raised join the festivities and support the will support the development of new museum! For more info, visit www. Black River High School Gym, Ludlow exhibits, the educational program mounthollyvtmuseum.org or our and contribute to the upkeep of mu- Facebook Page.

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Shop Early for the Holidays Gifts to Go! Up to 20% Off Join us and grab your All Framed Artworks Christmas Gifts to Go (Excluding Sabra Field). Offer Ends 12/22/17. including Stocking Stuffers! Artworks By American Artists: • Andrew Wyeth • Robert Todd • Eric Sloane • Sabra Field • Gerald Lubeck Open 9 am - 7 pm • Luigi Lucioni • Frank McCarthy • and others! Daily HOURS: Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 to 5:30 • Saturday: 9:00 to 1:00 Open Christmas 197 Elm Street • Chester, Vermont 05143 Eve until 3 pm 802.875.3295 936 Rt. 11 W. | Chester, VT 802-875-2626 | www.motelinthemeadow.com The Vermont Journal/The Shopper November 22, 2017 | 9A christmas is coming Beyond the Unicorn Christmas Craft Fair celebrates its 39th anniversary SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Kick off your ations, including: bath and body specialty items such as hair bows and find gifts for everyone. The alumni Christmas shopping at Springfield’s products, candles, hand painted ties, tutus, and pewter animals will chefs will serve a continental break- version of a super mall with 95 ven- items, glass items, pottery, lighted ob- abound. New this year, are metal, fast and lunch, and two raffles will be dors showcasing their unique and jects, ceramics, country crafts, deer- copper and stainless steel garden or- ongoing throughout the day. unusual creations at the Beyond the skin gloves and accessories, photog- naments as well as window hangings Don’t miss this opportunity to sup- Unicorn Christmas Craft Fair at Riv- raphy, postcards, cards, wooden toys, and sculptures. port local vendors and the Springfield erside Middle School, Route 11, in clocks, jewelry, and other unusual Springfield High School students High School Alumni Association Springfield, Vt. on Saturday, Dec. 2. items. will provide face painting, and Clown with our largest fundraiser. This event The show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 There will be Christmas decora- Purple will turn her balloons into helps to support our annual weekend p.m. and will host a large array of ar- tions galore; holiday centerpieces, adorable little creatures for the chil- activities as well as our scholarship Home for the pawlidays tisans and crafters from all over New snowmen, Santas, and wreaths. An dren. Outside you will find fresh bal- funds. England, New Jersey, and New York. author will be present with her mys- sam wreaths and a kettle corn pop- For more information, contact Ma- SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Springfield Humane Society and North Shore Animal Vendors are selected based on the tery books and related items as well as per will fill the air with the aroma of rie Gelineau at 802-885-3579 or mge- League America announce their free pet adoption days Friday – Sunday, diversity and quality of their cre- locally created cookbooks. Children’s freshly popped corn! You’re sure to [email protected]. Nov. 24 – 26 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Springfield Humane Society located at 41 Skitchewaug Trail, Route 143. All applicants must be preapproved before adoption! Email spfldhu- Kick off your holiday season in Brownsville [email protected] to get an application for your dog or cat. PHOTO PROVIDED BROWNSVILLE, Vt. – On Satur- als to join them in their efforts. Contact [email protected] for more in- and the Brownsville Town Hall. You day, Dec. 2, various committees of the Gail Britton at 802-674-6805 for more formation on the Christmas Concert. can call the church at 802-484-5944, Brownsville Community Church, West information on the bazaar. Contact Thank you to W. Windsor Fire De- email [email protected], or Windsor’s Beautification Commit- Ann Matthews for information on the partment, United Methodist Women’s visit the www.brownsvilleumc-vt.org. tee, and West Windsor Fire Dept. will United Methodist Women’s group at group, the Brownsville Beautification Town Hall is next door to the church. Rockingham Library sponsor the following festive holiday 802-484-5502. Committee, and Brownsville Commu- Admission is free for all the events events. At approximately 4 p.m., you can nity Church for all making these events but a free-will offering will be accepted Start with Christmas shopping at the wander next door to the West Windsor possible. at the concert to help offset costs. holiday party and raffle famous Brownsville Christmas Bazaar Town Hall for the Holiday Tree Light- The Brownsville Community Church Kick off the holidays on Dec. 2 in on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. ing. There will be caroling around the is located on the Brownsville-Hartland Brownsville, and enjoy the holiday fes- ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – The vian handcrafts, woodcarvings at the Brownsville Town Hall, located trees, a fire pit and tasty refreshments. Road, between Albert Bridge School tivities! Friends of the Rockingham Library from around the world and on Route 44 and Brownsville Hartland Contact Jim Curry of the W. Windsor are hosting a Community Holiday sweet/savory snacks from Ver- Rd. The ladies of the United Method- Beautification Committee at 802-484- Party at the library on Saturday, mont Country Store. ist Women’s group have, once again, 0138 for more information on the Hol- Christmas trees of Vermont Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Join the Raffle prizes include best- pulled together a fine gathering of ar- iday Tree Lighting festivities. festivities and celebrate the Friends selling books, a Scandinavian tisans and crafters who will be selling At 5:30 p.m., the community will Come meet the new owners! of the Library’s donation of the Vilas hat & mitten set, an artist’s col- their wares at the Christmas Bazaar. be treated to a concert of Christmas Bridge painting by Jerry Pfhol. oring book, a number of lovely And, shoppers at the bazaar will enjoy music at the Brownsville Community Shop with Restrooms, Fireplaces, and Fresh Wreaths The public is invited to this free framed prints and many other Christmas music by West Windsor fid- Church. Rev. Christian Huebner has Rides on Jolly Trolley, Fire Wagon, Hay Wagons family-friendly event. The String- items. dler, Adam Boyce. Lunch will be start- arranged this concert featuring a trio Free Baling & Boughs field Springers of Saxtons River will Raffle tickets are for sale at ing at 11 a.m., when the ladies will be of young talented musicians on cello, On Weekends: be performing live. Light refresh- the front desk. All proceeds offering an array of delicacies including piano, and violin. In addition, there ments will be served. Children of all from the silent auction and homemade soups and sandwiches as will be a collection of instrumental of- Free Visits with Santa! Karaoke w/ Santa & Elf! ages and their families are invited raffle will benefit the Friends well as freshly baked deserts. ferings including Seven Bowen on the to decorate a gingerbread person in of the Rockingham Free Public This dedicated group of women has piano, Emilee Jones on flute, Diane Baked Goods, Popcorn, and Hot Chocolate from Humane Society the library’s youth department. The Library. For more information, accomplished many things this past Fleck on French horn, Sten Bowen on Jamaican Jewelz Food Cart with Jerk Chicken, Chowder & Chili Friends’ Holiday Raffle and Silent email programming@ year. All of the monies that the UMW the piano, and Christian Huebner on Wine Tasting with Vermont Vines on the River Auction will conclude the event. rockinghamlibrary.org, call raised through seasonal bazaars, craft the organ. This concert is the last of a Stop by the library anytime to see 802-463-4270, visit the library sales and food events go to various series of free-to-the-public concerts the open 10 am - 4 pm Daily • nov. 24th - Dec. 17th all the prizes on display. Silent Auc- at 65 Westminster St. in charities as well as to sustain the greater Brownsville Community Church has Located on Route 5 • 3 Miles North of Exit 7, I-91 • Springfield, VT tion items include baskets of chil- Bellows Falls or go to www. church community. The UMW openly offered to the public this year. Contact 802-885-9597 • christmastreesofvt.com • Facebook & Instagram dren’s books and instruments, Peru- rockinghamlibrary.org. encourages any like-minded individu- the Brownsville Community Church at 10A | November 22, 2017 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper christmas is coming Grafton to sell All aboard the Santa Express! BY KRISTINE M. BURPEE in the illusionist show. the Night Before Christmas,” The Vermont Journal & The Shopper Upon arriving to the while elves passed out her fresh wreaths and North Pole, passengers homemade cookies and hot BELLOWS FALLS / CHESTER, were greeted by charac- chocolate. Vt. – Beginning at 10 a.m. on Sun- ters such as snowmen, The proceeds of the Santa day, Nov. 19, excited children and reindeer, a polar bear, Express event benefit the greens their parents boarded the Santa and more. Bellows Falls Middle School Express from 54 Depot Street in While families wait- Band for their end of the year GRAFTON, Vt. – The Grafton decorated by the GHS volunteers. Bellows Falls for an adventure to ing in line to meet good field trip to the Lincoln Me- Historical Society will be selling Each one will be different. Just the North Pole in Chester Depot ol’ Saint Nicholas him- morial in Washington D.C. fresh wreaths and greens for indoor down the street the Grafton Vol- Street. self, Smokin’ Bowls had Coordinator Sierra Pat- and outdoor holiday decorations unteer Fire Department will be On the train ride to the North their concession stand terson said, “I love to see the this year for the first time to help selling a variety of live Christmas Pole illusionist Troy Wunderle with warm food for sale, magic on the children’s faces. raise funds to repair its museum’s trees. from Big Top Adventures put on BFMS sold t-shirts and Also, this is a great way to be- basement. Inside the museum, the GHS a short skit while elves distributed stuffed snowmen, and gin the holiday season.” The sale will take place on Dec. will be selling small indoor coloring packets for children to col- pictures were taken on The North Pole team with Santa. She went on to say that the PHOTO BY SIERRA PATTERSON 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Christmas decorations, and its or for Santa. While some children Santa’s sleigh. whole community gets in- the Grafton Historical Society’s mu- Grafton collection of children’s were certainly excited for the early Inside the station, Cin- volved. Students and parents seum on Main Street in Grafton, books. The GHS’ newest publica- chance to meet Santa, they were on dy Lou Who passed out candy canes, On the ride back home, Cindy of the Bellows Falls Middle School Vt. Hand decorated live evergreen tion, The Grafton Cavaliers, will their best behavior, anxious not to and Santa met with all the children to Lou Who walked through the train band, as well as high school students, wreaths, swags, and outdoor plant- be on sale, and the author, Tom end up on the naughty list. They wish them all a Merry Christmas and with the Grinch while he told his and Destination Bellows Falls all ers will be featured on the museum’s Fontaine, will be present to auto- sang along to their favorite songs advise “no snitching and go to bed own holiday story. Mrs. Claus shared came together to bring the North Pole lawn, while inside small Christmas graph his books. Other books also with the carolers and participated early” as the holiday approaches. Santa’s favorite classic story, “Twas to this corner of Vermont. decorations, wrappings, gifts, and available will be “The Messenger books will be sold. Boy of Grafton” by Fontaine, The sale will be part of the Graf- “The Game of Life” by Rosie Wil- ton Holiday Festival Weekend when son, “Daisy Turner’s Kin” by Jane Vermont Vines on the River wine tasting at businesses, museums and other or- Beck, and its Grafton primers. ganizations will be open to the pub- Funds raised from this event will lic for holiday fun and events. go to the repair of the museum’s Christmas Trees of Vermont The GHS outdoor decorations will basement and operating expens- be made from live evergreens and es. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Vermont Customers can ride wagons out to vines and still help every year in the formation visit www.vermontvines. Vines on the River vineyard and find their trees, and once cut, travel harvesting of grapes. Tastings will com winery will be back at Christmas back with the trees to be bailed. The be offered by Stacy and her mother Trees of Vermont again this year af- tasting table is set up in the Christ- this year. There will be both red and ter a great year at local festivals. They mas cottage next to the hot choco- white wines to taste and purchase will be sampling wine made from late and across from the fireplace, an by the glass or bottle. The wines are grapes grown in Vermont river val- ideal place for the whole family to from cold hardy grapes developed leys including along the Connecti- warm up before or afterfinding their by the University of Minnesota and Cut Your Own Christmas Trees cut River in Springfield where the Fraser Fir Christmas tree and wreath. Cornell University. There are six red Christmas tree farm is. This is a great The wine is made from grapes grown and six white grape varieties some of opportunity to buy from local farm- in the valley right next to the Christ- which are Marquette & St. Croix for Only $30 each ers for the holidays, both a Vermont mas trees which adds to the Yuletide reds, and Prairie Star and St. Pepin Christmas tree and a bottle of wine cheer. It is a beautiful setting for a for whites. to share on Christmas day, for a very holiday adventure that the whole Come sample some locally grown Open Saturdays & Sundays Merry Christmas! family will enjoy. and produced wine, get a Christmas Starting Thanksgiving weekend Vermont Vines on the River is tree, have a holiday adventure and Phelp’s Farm until season end, every weekend from a small family winery, owned and make memories to last a life time. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Vermont Vines on operated by the Harriman family Christmas Trees of Vermont is lo- 603-756-4826 the River will be at Christmas Trees who are local to Springfield and also cated three miles off exit 7I-01 on Kurek boys build a snowman at 535 Old Keene Road, Walpole, NH of Vermont, which is a choose-and- have vines growing along the Wil- Rte. 5, 978 Connecticut River Rd. in Christmas Trees of Vermont. They (Dead End Road) cut and pre-cut Fraser Fir tree farm liams River in Rockingham. Family Springfield, Vt. 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802-463-4140 2 The Square, Bellows Falls, VT The Vermont Journal/The Shopper November 22, 2017 | 1B sports Former Wildcat soccer player, outstanding college coach slow my first year because of that [5-15]. I thought it was important to implement my style. It took time. I wanted to make it work. I learned to recruit when I was at UMass Boston and that has helped me a lot too.” His style was well received and the next two seasons the Monks were 11-7-1 and 15-2-6 respectively. When one adds this year’s record, Du- BY BILL MURPHY bois stands 50-24-9 since taking over the program. Yes, initially, using The Vermont Journal & The Shopper the time to implement his system may have been a step back-”I felt I had to take that chance” - but it appears it is certainly paying off. Try this one on for size. You are a college soccer coach and your Dubois hopes he is able to see St. Pierre when he returns home for team is enjoying one fantastic season. The word fantastic was not Thanksgiving. The Fall Mountain coach knows exactly where he can chosen lightly. find Dubois at 8 a.m. Thanksgiving morning. Your team is 18-0-2. They average 3.2 goals a game. Said team has “He’ll be playing with the alumni [on the green] in Walpole. That given up one goal all season. That’s no typo. They actually allowed game has been going on since before the year 2000 and many a proud only one goal all season. You have advanced to the second round of alumni show up and play every year,” St. Pierre predicted. the NCAA Division III Soccer Tournament and you shutout your Dubois confirmed he would be there. “I spend up to two weeks a year opponent. But…you are eliminated from the tournament. in the area,” Dubois told us, adding, “and the Thanksgiving game is one Meet Adrian Dubois. He graduated from Fall Mountain Regional thing I always look forward to.” High School in 2005. He was New Hampshire’s Gatorade Player of The St. Joseph’s coach is a family man. He loves visiting his parents in the Year that school year, meaning he was saluted as the best darn Acworth, his sister in Claremont, and speaks highly of “my wonderful high school soccer player in the state. He went on to the University girlfriend of six years, who came to join me from California.” of New Hampshire, where he started four years as a midfielder, re- I have digressed enough, but now it’s time to mention how Dubois’ ceived the Glenn Abern Award as the team’s most improved player, team was eliminated from this year’s NCAA Tournament when they made the America East all-tournament team, and was part of an- tied Tufts 0-0 after two overtimes. True soccer fans know what comes other Wildcat team at a higher level that broke the Top 30 rankings next. Penalty kicks. nationally. So, St. Joseph’s gets to the second round of the NCAA Tournament The native of Acworth, N.H. didn’t stop playing the sport when with a 14-0-2 regular season. They sweep their conference tourna- he graduated from college with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in ment’s three games by a 8-0 count, defeat Mitchell in their opening Biology. He has competed against some of the best players in the NCAA match 2-1, giving up their first goal of the season in the process, world. He played in both the National Premier Soccer League and and then in the Tufts game lose 4-2 on penalty kicks. Again, they give the United Soccer League. He also believes “from the time I started, up only one goal all season. I was a natural as a coach.” “It’s heartbreaking,” Dubois told me. “You don’t lose a game all season Tim St. Pierre, who has coached the Fall Mountain Wildcats for and give up only one goal, and you are done for the season. I never, 20 years, was Dubois high school coach. The headman in Langdon never could of dreamt up anything like that. We went toe to toe with said, “He is wildly successful at everything he’s ever done. He has Tufts for however many rounds it was and had to lose like that. We great character and integrity and finds a way to get things done. We had a good year last year and went to the NCAA Tournament and now still talk a number of times a year. I’m glad he still calls me to get my we had another spectacular year, broke NCAA records, and still had opinion.” this ending. We weren’t trying to simulate last year, but in the end we Once upon a time, Dubois did not want St. Pierre’s opinion. passed it.” The truth is, Dubois wasn’t always that way. The hot commodity Adrian Dubois is a thinker. St. Pierre felt as bad as his pupil. He said, “I guess there are no moral of a coach at St. Joseph’s College in Maine remembers the first time PHOTO PROVIDED BY ADRIAN DUBOIS victories at that level. Adrian has always been special in the sport. He he laid eyes on St. Pierre. Dubois recalled, “He was lurking in the grew up playing club ball, where he had to play a role among many background up on the hill when I was playing summer soccer up talented players. Then he played for us, where his expectations were in North Charlestown. We have become very close over time, but it personally higher. The two scenarios made for a dual role, which made wasn’t always that way.” him better. His parents were tremendously dedicated to his growth. Dubois reached next into his bag of great stories, which he has ac- When I first went to watch him in middle school, he was good, but cumulated along the journey. This one deals directly with St. Pierre. nobody could have predicted the level he went to play at.” Dubois admitted, “I was kind of a hot shot back then. It caused us I asked Dubois if he had taken the opportunity as yet to allow himself to butt heads a little bit. We were playing down at Hollis-Brookline to think about how far the program had come under his leadership and and I was the starting midfielder and acting like a hot shot. We ei- how special the recently completed season actually was? His answer ther tied or won the game, but coach was not happy. He called our was about what I expected. huddle at the end of the game and started sternly addressing us. He “I’m a big picture guy. Maybe it is one of my downfalls, but I don’t give started talking about prima donnas and then seemed to get more myself a lot of time to reflect. Maybe some time I should stop and allow personal and he was staring right at me. He said you always put myself to smell the roses. I am always looking at the big picture and am yourself first, you don’t work hard enough, you should go and play ready to move on to what’s next,” he offered. at a prep school, because if you are not going to work hard, you are When I told St. Pierre what Dubois said, the long time coach replied, not going to play anymore here. We were both angry at the time and “He doesn’t need to stop and smell the roses. That is his special sauce. then after the huddle, we went our own ways.” When it comes time to give it up, then he can stop, and by then those In the next few hours, the message sunk in. Dubois said this week, Adrian Dubois pointing his team to success. roses will smell really good.” PHOTO PROVIDED BY ADRIAN DUBOIS “That day was the turning point of my work ethic. I was a different player after that day. My parents raised me the right way and things went very well during my Fall Mountain days. We had three semi- final appearances and lost in the finals once to Hollis-Brookline. We had an extraordinary team.” “Tim introduced me to coaching,” Dubois told me. “He brought in middle school groups and the players gave them clinics. I enjoyed doing it. This was a chance for me to give back to the community. I felt right away I was a natural at it, and I have coached ever since then, in one way or another.” Dubois gives St. Pierre the ultimate compliment. “He was a over all great coach and life teacher,” he articulated, adding, “He has helped loads of us figure things out.” This is Dubois fourth year at St. Joseph. He was basically a last minute replacement, when a coach departed just prior to a season beginning. He recalled, “I have been told I wasn’t the first choice, but I was able to get the job. My coaching style is a combination of the coaches I have worked with and played for. We play an intricate, Encouraging his team towards a win. Dubois is a leader. entertaining style that takes time to learn. Things may have started PHOTO PROVIDED BY ADRIAN DUBOIS PHOTO PROVIDED BY ADRIAN DUBOIS

Local athlete completes final season Springfield Elks LUDLOW, Vt. - Keene State College Women’s Soccer Team celebrated the accomplishments of 11 seniors Lodge #1560 on Saturday, Oct. 28, marking four years of outstanding play by the young athletes. Among those hon- 46th annual ored was Ludlow’s own Morgan Kathan (3). Kathan contributed 16 goals, 18 assists, 4 game winners, Elks Hoop Shoot and 50 total league points during her four years at Keene State, lift- ing her to 3rd place in total team SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Springfield Elks Lodge #1560 will be holding statistics during the four-year their annual Elks Hoop Shoot on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017 at River- stretch. Kathan is also credited side Middle School. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. This event is with converting a penalty kick that open to all boys and girls 8 to 13 years of age based on your age won the LEC Championship in her as of April 1, 2018. Trophies awarded to 1st and 2nd place win- freshman season. Congratulations ners in each age bracket. For further information or questions, to Morgan and her teammates! call Chairman Vic Baskevich at 802-885-4355.

PHOTO PROVIDED STOCK PHOTO 2B | November 22, 2017 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper arts & entertainment “SEED: The Untold Story” Meet the author of “The LONDONDERRY, Vt. - Doreen Fabiano and Car- Grafton Cavaliers” lene Lindgren, local advo- cates for the environment GRAFTON, Vt. - Thomas Fon- period, and how he tries to and other important issues taine will discuss his new chil- relate this history to stu- facing the world today, dren’s historical novel, “The Graf- dents. The author has been will host a 6:30 p.m. show- ton Cavaliers,” at a special Meet a Vermont teacher for 30 ing of the documentary the Author program Dec. 2 at 2 years. He wanted to write film “SEED: The Untold p.m. in the Grafton Public Li- a history novel that would Story” on Friday, Dec. 15 brary, Main St., Grafton, Vt. be a useful tool for teach- at Neighborhood Connec- The new Civil War book, writ- ing Civil War history in tions. ten for the sixth grade level reader, the classroom in an inter- Few things on Earth are was created to help bring children esting narrative to which as vital and miraculous as Neighborhood Connections is showing the film “SEED: The Untold Story.” in contact with history in their children could relate. He PHOTO PROVIDED local area. It is based on two real wanted it to be exciting Grafton college students. Samuel to read, grade level ap- seeds. According to www.seed- Pettengill (Middlebury College) propriate, and capture the themovie.com, 94 percent of our and Wilder Burnap (Dartmouth drama of history. His first seed varieties have disappeared. College) who took a leave of ab- book, published last year, As biotech chemical companies sence from their colleges to an- was “The Messenger Boy control the majority of seeds, swer President Lincoln’s call for of Grafton.” It portrays the farmers, scientists, lawyers and men to join the Union Army and experience of one of Graf- indigenous seed keepers fight to help protect Washington from the ton’s teens, Henry Spring, defend the future of our food. advancing Confederates. as a messenger boy in the Author Tom Fontaine. PHOTO PROVIDED In a harrowing and heartening The book is written about real Civil War. story, these heroes rekindle a lost Vermont people, and uses factual, His second book, “The connection to our most treasured historical information, and pho- Cavaliers,” follows the adventures of daring escapes in 1862 that any com- resource and revive a culture con- tographs from the Grafton His- two other young Grafton residents, pany of men had performed for the nected to seeds. torical Society museum archives. Pettengill and Burnap, who joined Union at Harpers Ferry. RCS-Co. Inc. Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning This screening is open to all The appendix includes descriptive the only cavalry unit in the Union The Meet the Author event is open and presented at no charge, but lists of Civil War soldiers, battles, Army composed of college students to the public and children are wel- Professional Carpet & Upholsery Cleaning please register at 802-824-4343 to and terms used in the war. from Dartmouth, Middlebury, Nor- come to attend. For further informa- Area Rugs - Tile & Grout - Water Damage attend. Neighborhood Connec- At the December event, Fon- wich, Bowdoin, Union, Williams, tion about the program, contact the tions is located in Londonderry’s taine will discuss these people and and Amherst. These 81 cadets took Grafton Historical Society at 802- 802-228-5750 Mountain Marketplace, next to history of Grafton in the Civil War part in what was one of the most 843-2584 or [email protected]. the post office. PROPANE! PROPANE! PROPANE! OLLI presents “Sherlock Holmes: Free Tank Installation! No Tank Rental Fee! The Hidden Truth” SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Michael At- him can light up our en- EMAIL US YOUR kinson will present the OLLI-Osher tire cultural landscape. Lifelong Learning Institute pro- Was Holmes the ulti- gram on Tuesday, Nov. 28, “Sherlock mate rationalist or a se- Holmes: The Hidden Truth.” It will cret mystic? A confirmed be presented at 2 p.m. at the Nolin bachelor or a clandestine Murray Center next to St. Mary’s lover? Arthur Conan Catholic Church on Pleasant St. in Doyle’s proudest cre- Springfield, Vt. ation or his unwelcome Sherlock Holmes is perhaps the albatross? world’s most widely recognized cul- Come explore some tural icon. But he himself is also a surprising facets of this mystery to be solved. Investigating fascinating figure with Investigate the mysteries of the legendary Sherlock Holmes himself. STOCK PHOTO

Michael Atkinson, Professor Emeri- (802) 463-9944 tus of English and Comparative Lit- 4 Transport Park, Rockingham, VT [email protected] erature at the University of Cincin- nati. His book “The Secret Marriage of Sherlock Holmes” won the cov- eted Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America. YOUR CHOICE OLLI-Osher Lifelong Learning In- While stitute, affiliated with the University of Vermont, is a local membership Supplies Last! program geared towards seniors 50 years and older who want to engage Alkaline Battery in meaningful learning, “just for the 845469 807559 fun of it!” People of all ages are wel- come to attend. 802-463-4140 The OLLI series programs are 16 pk. Max AA or AAA selected with input from the local 20 Village Square Bellows Falls members and carry varied themes Online Customer from semester to semester includ- Service 855-828-9792 49 ing history, art, music, literature, each health, nature, science, and current 8 events. Programs are held at 2 pm on Tuesday afternoons and last about an hour and a half. Non-members are encouraged and welcome to at- tend individual lectures for a single program fee. Memberships, as well as single program fees, may be paid at the program. The following OLLI program will be just one week after on Dec. 5. Mark Breen, Fairbanks Museum weatherman and planetarium di- rector will return for his 8th annual December program with us, present- 802-228-7797 ing “Going Deep: Exploring the Uni- verse with Space Telescopes.” 44 Pond Street • Ludlow, VT Brochures have been distributed www.killarneyludlow.com throughout the area towns at busi- nesses, the local libraries, town halls, Pub Opens at 3pm and Chamber of Commerce of- Dinner Available at 5pm fices. The complete Springfield and BROMLEY MANOR statewide program list is available Open for Lunch Saturday & Sunday at 12 pm at www.learn.uvm.edu/olli. Choose Chicken Wing Champions State-wide programs from the menu, Happy Thanksgiving! and then scroll to Springfield. 4 Years in a Row! Competitive rates, no purchase, monthly rental. So easy… • Assisted Living or Residential Care • Memory Care ADVERTISE WITH US FRI, NOV 24 FRIDAY SAT & SUN • Independent Living ONLINE AND • Short Term Stays Open at Noon Live Music 6-9pm Live Music 5-8pm We offer apartments of varying sizes & styles, extensive with Jake Kulak with Don Dawson community spaces and amenities, understatedly elegant, GET home environment, great location and experienced staff.

Open House 10 am - 4 pm Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat MONDAYS TUESDAYS THURSDAYS SEEN! Or anytime @ 2595 Depot Street, Manchester Center Open Mic Night Trivia Night Irish Music Sessions 9:30pm - Midnight at 7 pm w/ Gypsy Reel 6:30 - 9 pm Or schedule a private tour, call 802-367-3988 Or email “[email protected]” WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM The Vermont Journal/The Shopper November 22, 2017 | 3B arts & entertainment Apple Blossom Cotillion Queens and children participants SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - moving to Springfield, – a girl and her male escort – just school, is on Sunday, Jan. 7 at 1 p.m. obtain an application form from the High school senior girls Vt. like the high school participants. El- at Dressel Gymnasium at Riverside Springfield Hospital Development of- in the communities served The master of ceremo- ementary school couples who submit Middle School. Weekly rehearsals for fice, 802-885-7644, or lkraft@spring- by Springfield Hospital nies for the 18th consec- a completed application by the due high school couples start immediately fieldmed.org . and Springfield Medi- utive year is Larry Kraft, date of Dec. 4 are eligible to partici- after that orientation. Rehearsals for Proceeds from the event are used cal Care Systems (SMCS) director of Development pate unless the number of applicants elementary school participants start for the Dr. E Sherburne Lovell Health are invited to participate for SMCS. exceeds the capacity of the produc- on Sunday, Feb. 25 from 3 - 4 p.m. Career Award to benefit Springfield in the 62nd annual Apple Elementary school tion. In that case, a random drawing Applications are available at www. Hospital and the ten community Blossom Cotillion. One of children in grades kin- will be held on Dec. 7 to determine springfieldmed.org and at area health centers of SMCS. them will join the select dergarten through 4th the participants. schools. Applications must be re- For information, call Larry Kraft, group of Apple Blossom are invited to partici- An orientation for all parents and ceived by Dec. 4. Parents who would 885-7644, or lkraft@springfieldmed. Queens. This special com- pate in the 62nd annual participants, including elementary like their children to participate may org . munity event continues to Apple Blossom Co- be both a unique tradition Participants at the 61st Apple Blossom Cotillion. tillion, presented by and a rite of passage for PHOTO PROVIDED Springfield Hospital area young people. Girls and Springfield Medi- Walpole Artisans Tour present themselves with and without than 15 years. Her choreographic cal Care Systems. These young their escorts and are interviewed by a pieces were featured at Hampshire performers, always a popular fea- WALPOLE, N.H. - The 15th an- Boyington (wool & silk scarves and rative art glass), Bob Taylor (metal panel of judges. This year’s cotillion is College, where she was a student, and ture of the show, are introduced in nual Walpole Artisans Tour and accessories), Wayne Cotton (seg- sculpture and garden art), Anne on Friday and Saturday, May 4 and 5 she worked for the Basketball Hall of couples, just like the high school sale will host over 30 artisans at mented wood turnings), Jim and Ward (framed paintings and prints), The director of the 2018 cotillion Fame as a choreographer. She also participants and escorts, and they five locations. This event will take Andrea Lorette (hand forged jewelry, and Liz Winchester-Larson (still life is Madison Moreau. While relatively volunteered with the Good Company perform singing and dancing num- place Thanksgiving weekend, Fri- skin care, and note cards), Donna and landscape colored pencil). new to the local area, she has been Theater, a non-profit community -or bers. day, Nov. 24 through Sunday, Nov. Lund (watercolor and pastel paint- For more information and a tour studying and teaching dance for more ganization in Granby, Conn., before Children should apply in couples 26, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The tour fea- ings), Joellen Knight (wooden harps), brochure, stop by the shop at 52 tures juried original artwork, fine Philip Morgan (carved wooden birds Main Street, call 603-756-3020, crafts, and unique gifts. Start your and back scratchers), Mary Ellen Pel- email walpoleartisans@myfairpoint. tour at the Walpole Town Hall, 34 lerin (quilts, aprons, and hand bags), net, or website www.walpoleartisans. RAMParts presents Stephen Elm St., Walpole, N.H. Chris Sherwin (functional and deco- org. Additional tour locations are: • The Walpole Artisans gift shop Sondheim’s “Follies” at 52 Main St. • Sherwin Art Glass at 33 Bridge BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - RAMParts cent Follies in this dazzling new pro- through the RAMParts ticketing St., Bellows Falls, Vt. Presents, in partnership with the Na- duction. Featuring a cast of 37 and an platform, www.rampartstickets. • Walpole Interiors, 604 Whit- tional Theatre of London, brings the orchestra of 21, it’s directed by Dom- com. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. , comb Rd. legendary Sondheim musical, “Fol- inic Cooke (The Comedy of Errors). show at 1 p.m. Seating is general • Walpole Mountain View Win- lies,” to the comfort of the Bellows Musical standards from the show admission. The show is 2 hours, ery, 114 Barnett Hill Rd. Buying: Falls Opera House on Sunday, Dec. include such classics as “Broadway 15 minutes without intermission. While on this tour, you will 10 at 1 p.m. Baby,” “The Road You Didn’t Take,” Contact Susan MacNeil at 603- have the opportunity to meet the • Antiques It’s New York, 1971. There’s a party “Could I Leave You?,” “I’m Still Here” 313-0052 or email susan@svidol. following artisans: Bob Askey on the stage of the Weismann The- and “Live, Laugh, Love.” com for more information. (framed original artwork), Carla • Early Photographs atre. Tomorrow the iconic building The original Broadway production • Military: Helmets, will be demolished. Thirty years af- opened in 1971 and was directed by Flags, Uniforms, ter their final performance, the Fol- Harold Prince and Michael Bennett, Free estiMates charlie record Weapons, Daggers lies girls gather to have a few drinks, who also served as choreographer. [email protected] 802-875-3702 sing a few songs, and lie about them- The show was nominated for Gram- and Bayonets selves. This is a Vaudeville Broad- my, Olivier, and eleven Tony Awards, • Antique Clocks & way reunion marked with sadness going on to win seven. and regret, lost youth and second Robert McBride, director of the RECORD CONCRETE INC. Clock Parts chances. 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By creating the RAMParts into something far more profound ticketing platform and partnering – a philosophical meditation on the with the Opera House, we are re- passage of time and the agonies of moving this barrier to create unique, Wrap up your aging,” according to Variety. spectacular offerings right here in Tracie Bennett, Janie Dee, and Bellows Falls.” holiday décor Imelda Staunton play the magnifi- Tickets for Follies are on sale now now and save.

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Once you’ve got your deer, bring it back REGION – Vermont Fish & Wild- to Tyson Store’s weigh station! life is reporting that several impor- tant fall foods for wildlife were abun- Below are a few local hunters who dant this year. brought their bucks to Tyson. “Fish & Wildlife staff surveyed 27 mast stands around the state in late LEFT - Emily Benson weighing in September and early October and her very first deer, a 108 pound found that beechnut counts were ex- spike horn. cellent, with the highest numbers re- corded since 1998,” said State Wild- MIDDLE - Congrats to David Patch life Biologist Forrest Hammond. on his 142.8 pound 9 pointer. “They also found abundant deer and bear sign in the beech stands.” RIGHT - A huge congratulations Hammond said acorn production to Ashley Billings on her first ever was found to be good in oak stands, deer, a 140 pound 9 pointer. and mountain ash berries were very abundant at high elevations. He add- PHOTOS PROVIDED BY TYSON STORE FACEBOOK PAGE ed that apples were available at high numbers early, but that most had fallen by late October. Vt. Fish & Wildlife 2018 calendar. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife De- PHOTO PROVIDED partment and Vermont Life Maga- zine have also announced the release of the colorful 2018 Fish & Wildlife and whitetail deer, the calendar in- “This year’s calendar highlights the Calendar. Filled with stunning pho- cludes photos by many well-known diverse habitats that ensure that Ver- tos of Vermont’s wildlife, including Vermont photographers including mont’s wildlife continue to thrive,” moose, chestnut-sided warbler, At- Roger Irwin, Jim Block, and Kurt said Susan Warner, Vermont Fish & lantic salmon, hooded merganser, Budliger. Wildlife’s director of outreach and education. “The fish and wildlife calendar is a yearlong celebration of Vermont’s commitment to conserva- tion.” The calendar includes hunting, fishing, and trapping season dates for each month, along with beauti- ful photography. It makes the perfect gift for any outdoor recreationist. Vermont Fish & Wildlife calendars can be ordered online from Vermont Life’s website at www.VermontLif- eCatalog.com or by phone 1-800- 455-3399. Christmas trees available in the Green SAVE OVER 50% ON LIFT TICKETS Mountain National Forest REGION – U.S. Forest Service of- Christmas tree voucher found here for knowing that the tree P emium ficials in Vermont are encouraging www.everykidinapark.gov. Fourth comes from Forest Service the public to purchase Christmas graders that present a printed copy land. Maps are available LIFT TICKETSTICKETS tree removal permits should they of the voucher may redeem it for when you purchase your VALIDVALID 2017/18 WINTER SEASON. NO BLACKOUTS.A S be interested in a tree for the holi- an EKIP pass and a Christmas tree permit. Trees over 20 feet days. This year, all fourth graders removal permit at one of the U.S. tall are not designated for 44 can take advantage of the Every Kid Forest offices listed below. This is a cutting by the Christmas in a Park Initiative and get a free one-time opportunity to cut down tree permit. The height of a Christmas tree on national forest the tree stump left after a land during the 2017 holiday sea- tree has been cut should son. Christmas trees for personal be six inches or less above use may be cut on the Green Moun- the soil. Visit us tain National Forest, subject to the Christmas trees shall following conditions: not be cut in active tim- A “Christmas Tree Removal” ber sales, wilderness ar- Online permit must be purchased at one eas, campgrounds, picnic of the Forest Service offices located areas, or within 25 feet of Any Device in Rutland, Manchester Center, or any Forest Service, town, Rochester, Vt. The permit must be or state maintained road. Anywhere attached to the tree before trans- Only one Christmas tree porting it from the site where it was permit will be issued per Anytime cut. household per year. Per- A decorated Christmas tree cut off of the Green The permit holder is responsible mits are not refundable. Mountain National Forest in Lincoln, Vt. Photo provided PHOTO PROVIDED $229 Our Own Maple Syrup Mitch’s Maples Trees obtained under the Christmas Maple Cream Pure Vermont Maple Products tree permit may not be resold. 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Owners George and Robin Timko have lived in Cavendish for almost 40 years and are proud that and drivers license req. Benefits after Nov. 25, 8-3. 89 Fishing Access Rt.103 Chester 802-875-3342 (TFN) Must meet income & eligibility their café serves as a popular gathering spot. Crows Corner Bakery opened in 1998 and moved qualifying. Hawks Mtn. Ironworks / Road. (11/28) requirements. Accepting applications Springfield Fence, 50 Rt. 106, 802- from their corner location to the old opera house building in 2003 and was renamed Crows Bakery for immediate occupancy & wait list. 886-2221 (11/28) and Opera House Café. “After 19 years, we still really love what we’ve created with the help of BARN SALE Call 1-800-496-9449. Equal Housing all the employees who have worked for us. Every employee has brought something new to the Opportunity. (11/23) N. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. –Custom shop SAVE ON WOOD bakery,” owner Robin Timko explained. WESTMINSTER, Vt. – Join us for seeks knowledgeable, dependable From the beginning, Robin Timko had a dream of having a children’s corner full of books and toys the first annual barn sale featuring team player w/ integrity for a com- BOILERS in the bakery, which quickly became a focal point for young visitors. Over the last 19 years, newer antiques, collectibles, fresh greens, bination inside/outside sales posi- toys and books have been added, not just by employees but by customers as well. and much more! Also taking orders GUN SHOW tion. (Most sales are in response to NEW HAMPSHIRE RESIDENTS save The family-friendly café serves breakfast and lunch made from whole, fresh ingredients, many of customer-initiated contacts.) Must be up to 30 percent of the system and for centerpieces! Nov. 24 – 26 from WHITE RIVER JCT, Vt. - Gun Show which are organically and locally produced. 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No registration is and forester Hannah Dallas are on Monday evenings a fun evening. More info call Londonderry Conservation required, but donations to the of the Vermont Fish and at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian 802-228-6276. TFN COMMUNITY Commission is sponsoring an Londonderry Conservation Wildlife Department. It will Universalist Church on 21 EVENTS encore lecture by Sue Morse SATURDAYS – MEALS Commission are always touch on how small and large Fairground Rd. Contact Terri at FRIDAY, NOV. 24 - at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The welcome. Questions can be landowners may undertake springfieldcommunitychorus@ THURSDAY, NOV. 23 – SUNDAY, NOV. 26 - Nov. 29 at Flood Brook School, Rockingham Library will launch directed to Irwin Kuperberg at projects to improve habitat gmail.com or call Barbara PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – On PUTNEY, Vt. - Putney 91 Rt. 11, Londonderry. Her a Google Computer Science [email protected]. for both game and non-game at 802-886-1777. www. Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, celebrates craft, culinary and lecture on Return of the Cougar First Game Design Club for species. For more information, springfieldcommunitychorus. Nov. 23 from noon – 2 p.m., performance weekend, 10 was very popular. The new THURSDAY, DEC. 7 - youth ages 9 to 14, to learn contact Jeff Pelton at 802-885- org. TFN there will be a Thanksgiving a.m.- 5 p.m., highlighted lecture is titled “Animals of ASCUTNEY, Vt. - There will to make their own computer 9517. Dinner at the Cavendish by the Putney Craft Tour, a the North: What will Global be a free, public talk on CHESTER, Vt. - Please join the video games. No computer Elementary School at 573 self-guided tour to artisans’ Climate Change Mean for Wildlife Habitat Improvement SUNDAYS – Chester Senior Citizens Club experience necessary. Club Main Street, Proctorsville. studios within a 12-mile Them?” This program is for Landowners on Thursday, RUTLAND, Vt. – Spartan Arena for their monthly luncheon sessions will be held Saturdays, Hosted by St. James United radius of Putney and Saxtons designed to educate audiences Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. at the is sponsoring a series of Learn meeting, third Mondays at noon to 1 p.m., in the library’s Methodist Church, everyone is River. Visitors may start at about ways in which northern Weathersfield Town Hall, to Play instructional hockey 11:30 a.m. at the Chester youth department, through welcome to attend the dinner. the Gleanery Restaurant, sessions led by members of the Congregational Church on Dec. 9. Participation is free It’s a great time to sit down, 133 Main St. in Putney for Rutland Cutting Edge women’s Main Street. Enjoy lunch, jokes but spots are limited and relax and enjoy a delicious, a preview exhibition of the TOWN OF ANDOVER ice hockey team. Instruction will and funny stories, and possibly registration is required. For home-cooked holiday meal, artisans’ works, and pick up NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE be geared to players of varying Bingo. Just bring your place more information and to free-of-charge. The event is maps. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT abilities, even if you have never setting, if possible a dish to register, contact Sam Maskell an outreach program of Black skated before. No experience share, and a friend. If you at the library, 802-463-4270 River Good Neighbor Services MONDAY, NOV. 27 - The Andover Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a Public is necessary! But the following need a ride, just call Georgia or email youthservices@ entitled “Our Community CHESTER, Vt. – Join us in Hearing on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the equipment is required: hockey 802-875-6242. TFN rockinghamlibrary.org. Cares,” established for person on Cider Monday at Andover Town Office to consider the following applications: helmet with face shield, hockey individuals and families to Phoenix Books Misty Valley at TUESDAYS- MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – Still life gloves, hockey skates (rentals receive a free, nutritious meal 58 Common St., Chester to LUDLOW, Vt. – Ludlow Rotary drawing. The Mount Holly Application #: 9/34.22/17/10/2 - Subdivision Application are available at the rink), within a warm, welcoming enjoy a free cup of delicious, Club meets every Tuesday and Artists Group meets at 10:30 Applicant/Owner: Chris Carlock and a hockey stick. It is also community setting. hot apple cider, while supplies is hosted by DJ’s Restaurant, a.m. in the community center Location: 91 Trombley Road highly recommended that last. Cider Monday is a new 146 Main St. from 12:15 room (under library) and sets Application for: An application has been submitted for a you wear elbow & shin pads. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29 - tradition being started by lots p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Enter via up a still life. The sessions are The Cutting Edge has some SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - The of small businesses in New Minor Subdivision proposing to subdivide a 13.6 acre lot into side door opposite bank open to all and free of charge. equipment to loan to get you Springfield Church of Christ England. For more information two parcels. drive-through. Visit www. All that is needed is pen and started. Sessions run from 6 - 7 will host a free community visit www.phoenixbooks.biz. ludlowrotary.com or contact paper. TFN Application #: 11/11/17/8/8 - Variance Application p.m. on Sundays, (Nov. 26, dinner on Wednesday, Nov. Dec. 10, and Dec. 17.) No club President, Tesha Buss at 29, 2017 at the building at FRIDAY, DEC. 1 - Applicant/Owner: Levi & Lauren Gordon SUNDAYS - preregistration is necessary, [email protected]. TFN 972 Chester Road, Springfield. PUTNEY, Vt. – Next Stage Location: 97 Castaldo Road SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The though it is recommended Serving will be from 6 p.m. Arts Project and Twilight Music Application for: An application has been submitted by the THURSDAYS – Catamount Composite that you arrive 20 to 30 until the food is gone. The present The Turning of the Gordons for a variance from setback requirements to build a CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – The Squadron of the Civil Air minutes ahead of time to doors open at 5:50 p.m. The Year: A Holiday Celebration shed on their property. Charlestown Rotary Club meets Patrol meets at 3:30-6:30 suit up! Questions? Email evening’s menu will include with John Whelan, Low Lily & at the Charlestown Town Hall p.m. most Sundays at rutlandcuttingedges@gmail. roast pork with gravy, mashed Katie McNally at Next Stage Application #: 9/40.2/17/10/1 - Variance Application at 6:30 p.m. on Summer Street. Squadron Headquarters, 13 com potatoes, mixed vegetables, on Friday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 Applicant/Owner: Kevin Kunze For more information email Airport Road, N. Springfield. rolls, and cupcakes. Beverages p.m. Seven-time All-Ireland Location: 305 Simonsville Road [email protected]. TFN Membership is open to ages will include lemonade, milk, accordion champion and Application for: An application has been submitted by Mr. We are your coffee, and tea. Any questions Narada recording artist John Kunze for a variance from setback requirements to place a should be addressed to Puggy BLACK RIVER HIGH SCHOOL Whelan teams up with roots garage on his property. LocaL PaPer! Lamphere at 802-886-2670, band Low Lily and Scottish-style MIDDLE SCHOOL Dated at Andover, Vermont this 8th day of November, 2017. Coaching Positions Jeanette Haight WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM Bus Drivers Needed – Green Mountain Union Andover Town Clerk Middle School Boys Basketball Coach High School and Cavendish Elementary School Middle School Girls Basketball Coach JV Boys Basketball Coach We have openings now for Bus Drivers! Call Todd Parah for information on Green Mountain High School, or George Health Care & Rehabilitation Services Black River High School/Middle School in Ludlow, VT con- Thomson for information on driving in Cavendish They will of South Eastern Vermont tinues our search to fill the Middle School Boys, Girls and JV have information on the hourly rates and work schedules. Boys basketball coaching positions for the 2017-2018 season. A Community Mental Health Agency Successful candidates will have a CDL with school bus and Serving Windham and Windsor Counties Duties include organizing practice and game instruction, de- passenger endorsements, as well as DOT Medical Card. velopment of lower level programs and to provide a positive Background Checks Required. learning environment for student athletes. Successful can- Hospital Diversion Program of HCRS and NFI VT didates must be able to develop a solid rapport with student Please forward a letter of interest and references to: Shift Supervisor(s) athletes, work cooperatively with the athletic program and The Hospital Diversion Program of HCRS and NFI VT are seeking two full-time hiftS Todd Parah provide positive leadership and role models. Supervisors located in Brattleboro. The Hospital Diversion Program provides crisis stabi- Maintenance & Transportation Supervisor lization, clinical consultation, individual treatment and discharge planning in a small, safe Green Mountain Union High School It is our desire to establish long term commitments from residential setting. Shift Supervisors provide supervision and support to youth, as well as 716 VT Route 103 South all coaches; allowing the successful candidates to build and provide a sense of safety and security. Shift Supervisors are also responsible for: taking lead Chester, VT 05143 develop strong feeder programs. in managing the overall tone of the milieu, for attending to administrative aspects of the 802-875-2146 program including the staff schedule, and for coordinating training for respite staff. Job re- Interested candidates should apply through SchoolSpring. OR quirements: Superior interpersonal skills and ability to function well in a team atmosphere com or send a cover letter with resume and references to: George Thomson a must. Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field required. Experience working in Joe Gurdak Cavendish Town Elementary School residential treatment and/or with adolescents who have been impacted by trauma. Athletic Director P.O. Bo 236 Black River High School/Middle School Awake Overnight Residential Specialist(s) Proctorsville, VT 05153 43 Main Street, Ludlow, VT 05149 The HCRS and NFI Hospital Diversion Program is hiring for Awake Overnight Residential 802-875-7758 Specialists. Hospital Diversion is a short-term in-patient facility working with adolescents Criminal Record Check is required. in psychiatric crisis in Brattleboro. This position provides supervision and support to the EOE EOE youth during the sleeping hours, completes client intakes after-hours and performs admin- istrative duties. This is a great entry level position with opportunities to advance within the agency. The ideal candidate would have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, superior interpersonal skills, and experience working with adolescents struggling with emotional/ TOWN OF LUDLOW TOWN OF LUDLOW behavioral difficulties. These positions are 30 hours a week (Thursday, Friday and Saturday NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING overnights). A public hearing before the Development Review Board for A public hearing before the Development Review Board Relief Awake Overnight Residential Specialist(s) the Village of Ludlow, Vermont, will be held on December for the Town & Village of Ludlow, Vermont, will be held on HCRS and NFI are looking to hire Relief Awake Overnight Residential Specialists. These are 11, 2017 at 6:00 P.M., in the Ludlow Town Hall conference December 11, 2017 at 6:00 P.M., in the Ludlow Town Hall part-time, per-diem positions that would help to cover three residential programs during room, to consider an amendment to a Conditional Use Per- conference room, to consider for an Appeal of the Zoning the overnight hours in Brattleboro. Our residential programs include short and long term mit located in the Village Residential Commercial District: Administrators Decision located in the Mountain Recrea- work with adolescents experiencing emotional and/or behavioral challenges. Responsibili- tion District. ties include providing supervision and support to the youth during the sleeping hours and performing administrative duties. This is a great entry level position with opportunities to APPLICANT: Homestyle Hotel, LLC APPLICANT: Prescott White advance within the agency. The ideal candidate would have a bachelor’s degree in a related Justin Hyjeck 63 Malvern Street field, superior interpersonal skills, and experience working with adolescents struggling with 119 Main Street Melrose, Massachusetts 02176 emotional/behavioral difficulties. Ludlow, Vermont 05149 PROPERTY LOCATION: 149 Upper Crossroad Day-shift - Residential Specialist(s) PROPERTY LOCATION: 112 Main Street Ludlow, Vermont 05149 The HCRS and NFI Hospital Diversion Program is hiring for Day hifts Residential Special- Ludlow, Vermont 05149 Parcel No. 220263.000 ists. Hospital Diversion is a short-term in-patient facility working with adolescents in psy- Parcel No. 230433.000 chiatric crisis in Brattleboro. This position provides supervision and support to the youth REASON FOR HEARING: Application to appeal the during the day, completes client intakes and performs administrative duties. This is a great REASON FOR HEARING: Application to amend a Condi- Zoning Administrator’s decision denying the change of the entry level position with opportunities to advance within the agency. The ideal candidate tional Use Permit to allow for eight outside seats for outside nonconforming use from a two-family residence to condo- would have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, superior interpersonal skills, and expe- consumption at the existing motel. The project is in the miniums. The project is located in the Mountain Recreation rience working with adolescents struggling with emotional/behavioral difficulties. These Village Residential Commercial District. District. positions are 40 hours a week. APPLICATION NUMBER: 461-18-AP APPLICATION NUMBER: 457-17-CU; Amendment No. 1 HCRS is proud to offer one of the best benefits packages in the area. Our benefit package, The above application is available for inspection at the Lud- coupled with competitive salaries, allows us to attract and retain the best staff you may ever The above application is available for inspection at the Lud- low Municipal Offices. Persons wishing to participate may work with. The high caliber of our staff creates an environment of excellence; making HCRS low Municipal Offices. Persons wishing to participate may do so in person, be represented by an agent or an attorney, a great place to work and helping us make a positive difference in our community. do so in person, be represented by an agent or an attorney, or by writing the Board. Written communications about the or by writing the Board. Written communications about the application should be filed with the Board either prior to, or Please send resume and letter of interest via our WEBSITE at www.hcrs.org, by fax to application should be filed with the Board either prior to, or during, the hearing. 802-886-4530, or by mail to: during, the hearing. HCRS - Attn: Human Resources, 390 River Street, Springfield, VT 05156 Rosemary Goings Equal Opportunity Employer Rosemary Goings, Board Clerk Board Clerk The Vermont Journal/The Shopper November 22, 2017 | 7B LEGAL NOTICES calendar United Church of Bellows Falls nextstagearts.org. SATURDAYS- 10:30-11:30 a.m. Contact THURSDAYS- FRIDAYS- EVENTS CONT. will once again be hosting the BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Internet 463-4270. TFN BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Join CHESTER, Vt. – Story time at FRIDAY, DEC 1 CONT. - St. Petersburg (Russia) Men’s SATURDAY, DEC. 9 - and jazz jam Saturday at the the genealogy group at Whiting Library from 10:30- fiddler Katie McNally for a Ensemble. The show begins at SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Join us for Flat Iron Exchange, located in WEDNESDAYS – Rockingham Free Public Library 11:30 a.m. Come and listen to spectacular holiday mini-fest of 7 p.m., on Monday Dec. 4 at a festive holiday open house the square. No cover charge, WESTON, Vt. - Come and every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.- a story every Friday with your traditional and original music the United Church of Bellows at Gallery at the VAULT on just a tip jar to listen to some enjoy a story hour with friends 12:30 p.m. when genealogy children. Call 802-875-2277. from Ireland, Scotland and Falls at 8 School St. This event Saturday, Dec. 9 from noon great jazz music. Enjoy a at the Wilder Memorial Library, enthusiast Wayne Blanchard TFN America. Next Stage is located is open to the public, and to 4 p.m. Paint a watercolor coffee and relax. 5-7 p.m. TFN Lawrence Hill Road in Weston! takes you on a quest to at 15 Kimball Hill in downtown all are welcome. A freewill of your favorite winter tree 11 a.m.-noon. Call ahead to discover your family roots. If BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Putney, VT. For information, offering will be taken at the with artist Nancy Lanoue. The SUNDAYS– check, 802-824-4307. TFN you own a laptop, please bring Minecraft Club at the call 802-387-0102. Advance door. For more information, event is free and all materials PUTNEY, Vt. – Dinner and a it along. Many free databases Rockingham Free Public BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - tickets are available at www. please call the church office at are provided. Enjoy music by movie every fourth Sunday, are available at the library. Library every Friday from 3:30 Rockingham Library hosts nextstagearts.org, Turn It Up in 802-463-4323. Kathi Byam on flute, joined 5:30 p.m. At each event, the Beginners and seasoned p.m. - 4:30 p.m. A limited a series of six films by and Brattleboro and Putney Food by Karen Engdal on violin. chefs at the Gleanery will genealogists are welcome. number of library computers about women for everyone, Co-Op in Putney. FRIDAY, DEC. 8 - Find perfect gifts from the serve a special menu in time Free and open to the public. are available. Registration is sponsored by the Women’s PUTNEY, Vt. – Next Stage creations of 160 artists, all in for diners to make it to the For details, call 802-463- recommended if you will need Freedom Center on the second SATURDAY, DEC. 2 - Arts Project and Twilight a historic 1907 bank with a hosted 7 p.m. film screening 4270, email programming@ to use a library computer. If Wednesday of each month CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – Enjoy Music present contemporary real vault. Enjoy 20 percent off around the corner at the newly rockinghamlibrary.org or go to you are joining the club with through February. These events the annual ARTS & CRAFT folk singer/songwriters Mark Danforth ornaments. As well renovated Next Stage. For www.rockinghamlibrary.org. your own laptop and Minecraft are free and open to the EXPO at the Charlestown Town Erelli and Stephen Chipman at as refreshments, crafts, and pricing or reservations call TFN account, you do not need to Hall, Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. - 3 Next Stage on Friday, Dec. 8 gift-wrapping station. New 802-387-3052. Limited seating public. For more information, sign up. TFN p.m. at 7:30 p.m. Mark Erelli has open wall exhibit, Magical available. 15 Kimball Hill Rd. go to rockinghamlibrary.org, HHHHHH toured internationally as a solo Light. Gallery at the VAULT, TFN call 802-463-4270 or stop by PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – The artist for the past 18 years, a Vermont State Craft Center, the library at 65 Westminster NOTICE OF TAX SALE TAX 16th Annual Community appearing onstage everywhere in located on 68 Main St. in St., Bellows Falls, 10 a.m. – 7 SALE OF REAL ESTATE Holiday Fair will be held p.m. on Monday, Tuesday & from coffeehouses and major Springfield, VT and is open LIBRARIES Town of Cavendish, Vermont Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. – 3 folk festival stages to Fenway Tuesday through Saturday Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Proctorsville Fire TUESDAYS – p.m. on Thursday & Friday and Park. Stephen Chipman grew from 11 a.m. to 5. See www. CHARLESTOWN, N.H. - Story The resident and nonresident owners, lien holders and Department on Main St. in 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday. up in Boston, where he learned galleryvault.org or call 802- time for toddlers and Pre-K at mortgages of lands in the Town of Cavendish in the county Proctorsville. Crafts, food, to play guitar at an early age 885-7111. the Silsby Free Library from LUDLOW, Vt. – Weekly toddler of Windsor are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by such raffles, handmade gifts, trees and rode the folk music wave 10:30 a.m. Children and and pre-school story time town for the year 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015- and wreaths all available! through college frat parties THURSDAYS – parents are invited for stories, with a weekly theme, music, 2016 and 2016-2017 remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid and corner bars in the 1970s. LUDLOW, Vt. – Gypsy Reel LONDONDERRY, Vt. – It’s songs and finger plays. Session and activity. 10:30-11:30 on the following described lands in such town, to wit, a parcel Forty years later, when he’s not plays regularly at The Killarney, time for the Thrifty Attic includes playtime, an activity a.m. at the Fletcher Memorial of land, parcel #2V21-101, conveyed to Jason Staley and Sara rebuilding old parlor guitars in in Ludlow. Music always holiday jewelry sale! Special and a story time. Free and Library. Best suited for ages J. Staley recorded in Volume 52, Pages 526-527 in Cavendish his Chester, VT shop, Chipman begins at 6:30 p.m. and items have been put aside all open to all. TFN 5 and younger. Call Sacha Land Records. returns to his singer/songwriter continues until 8:30 p.m. or summer waiting for this big at 802-228-3517 or email roots with a set list of songs later (depending upon football SPRINGFIELD, Vt.– Springfield event on Saturday, Dec. 2 from [email protected] to Reference may be had to said deed for a more particular de- dedicated to poking fun at schedule). Fine ale, good pub Town Library story time, 43 8 a.m. until noon. Something register for programs. TFN scription of said lands and premises, as the same appears in the himself and the follies of his food, and great music in the for someone on your holiday Main St., 10 a.m. Free and Land Records of the Town of Cavendish. And so much of the past. Next Stage is located at traditional Irish style. TFN shopping list or a little treat for open to the public with stories, WINDSOR, Vt. - Preschool lands will be sold at public auction at the Office of the Town 15 Kimball Hill in downtown yourself - you can’t go wrong! GASSETTS, Vt. - Bingo will be songs, and activities for the and Toddler Storytime every Tax Collector, located at the Cavendish Town Office Building, Putney, VT. For information, This is a one-day only event. held every Thursday night at youngest readers. For more Wednesday from 10:30- 37 High St., Cavendish, Vermont, on December 7, 2017 at 1:00 call 802-387-0102. Advance The Thrifty Attic is on Main the Gassetts Grange. Starts at information, call the library at 11:30 a.m. Windsor Public o’clock in the p.m., as shall be requisite to discharge said taxes tickets are available at www. Street in Londonderry, VT. 6:30 p.m., doors open at 5 802-885-3108. TFN Library, 43 State Street. Each together with costs and other fees allowed by law, unless the nextstagearts.org, Turn It Up p.m. Supper, raffle and 50/50 week features a theme, music same be previously paid. in Brattleboro and Putney ROCKINGHAM, Vt. - Crafts, FRIDAY, DEC. 1 - tickets are on sale. Come and stories and a craft. www. Food Co-Op in Putney. Stories and Play Time toddlers SATURDAY, DEC. 2 - join in. Call Donna at 802- windsorlibrary.org. 802-674- Dated at Cavendish, Vermont this 18th day of October 2017. For more information, visit and preschoolers. Enjoy stories, KEENE, N.H. – The Horatio 591-4290 or you can call the 2556. TFN Brendan McNamara www.markerelli.com, www. songs, crafts, and activities. Colony House Museum will hall at 802-875-1051. TFN Delinquent Tax Collector, Town of Cavendish be holding their annual twilightmusic.org and www. Rockingham Free Public Library HHHHHH holiday open house on Friday, Dec. 1 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 NOTICE OF TAX SALE TAX NOTICE OF TAX SALE TAX NOTICE OF TAX SALE TAX p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 2 SALE OF REAL ESTATE from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. SALE OF REAL ESTATE SALE OF REAL ESTATE The Horatio Colony House Town of Cavendish, Vermont Town of Cavendish, Vermont Town of Cavendish, Vermont Museum, located at 199 Main The resident and nonresident owners, lien holders and St., Keene, will be festooned The resident and nonresident owners, lien holders and mort- The resident and nonresident owners, lien holders and mortgages of lands in the Town of Cavendish in the county with traditional seasonal gages of lands in the Town of Cavendish in the county of mortgages of lands in the Town of Cavendish in the county of Windsor are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by decorations. This is an event Windsor are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by such of Windsor are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by such town for the year 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 remain, for the whole family. Children town for the year 2016-2017 and municipal utilities remain, such town for the year 2014-2015, 2015-2016, and 2016-2017 either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described will specially appreciate the either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following lands in such town, to wit, a parcel of land, parcel #1R20-228, exhibit of animal images lands in such town, to wit, a parcel of land, parcel #1V20- described lands in such town, to wit, a parcel of land, parcel conveyed to Caryl M Blaise Life Estate and Andrew L Blaise, and the holiday animal tree 163, conveyed to Robert E. Balewicz recorded in Volume 54, #1R10-077, conveyed to Kevin Cheney and Karen Cheney re- Jr. recorded in Volume 47, Pages 136-137 in Cavendish Land decorated with animal-inspired Pages 125-126 in Cavendish Land Records. corded in Volume 50, Pages 45-46 in Cavendish Land Records. ornaments made by students Records. from Wheelock School. There Reference may be had to said deed for a more particular de- Reference may be had to said deed for a more particular de- Reference may be had to said deed for a more particular de- is also a special exhibit of scription of said lands and premises, as the same appears in scription of said lands and premises, as the same appears in the scription of said lands and premises, as the same appears in poems, short excerpts and the Land Records of the Town of Cavendish. And so much Land Records of the Town of Cavendish. And so much of the the Land Records of the Town of Cavendish. And so much artwork created by Keene of the lands will be sold at public auction at the Office of the lands will be sold at public auction at the Office of the Town of the lands will be sold at public auction at the Office of the Middle School’s Nature Writing Town Tax Collector, located at the Cavendish Town Office Tax Collector, located at the Cavendish Town Office Building, Town Tax Collector, located at the Cavendish Town Office Program. Cider and cookies Building, 37 High St., Cavendish, Vermont, on December 7, 37 High St., Cavendish, Vermont, on December 7, 2017 at 1:00 Building, 37 High St., Cavendish, Vermont, on December 7, will be served. Admission 2017 at 1:00 o’clock in the p.m., as shall be requisite to dis- o’clock in the p.m., as shall be requisite to discharge said taxes 2017 at 1:00 o’clock in the p.m., as shall be requisite to dis- is free. Please park in Saint charge said taxes together with costs and other fees allowed together with costs and other fees allowed by law, unless the charge said taxes together with costs and other fees allowed Bernard’s Church Parking lot. by law, unless the same be previously paid. same be previously paid. Contact 603-352-0460 for by law, unless the same be previously paid. more information. Dated at Cavendish, Vermont this 18th day of October 2017. Dated at Cavendish, Vermont this 18th day of October 2017. Dated at Cavendish, Vermont this 18th day of October 2017. Brendan McNamara MONDAY, DEC. 4 – Brendan McNamara Brendan McNamara Delinquent Tax Collector, Town of Cavendish BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - The Delinquent Tax Collector, Town of Cavendish Delinquent Tax Collector, Town of Cavendish

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your holiday planning might have to take a back seat for a bit so that you can handle a problem with a friend or family member. Your schedule resumes by the 9th. SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem- ARIES (March 21 to April 19) ber 21) Relationships in general ben- You’ve let yourself be distracted from efit during the early part of the week, what’s really important. But love final- including in the workplace. Also ly gets your attention this week. How- expect some overdue changes in a per- ever, it comes with a challenge that sonal situation. could create a problem. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Be SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to careful not to bully others into follow- December 21) “Prudence” should ing your lead. Best advice: Persuade, be your watchword this week. Best don’t push, and you’ll get the cooper- not to be too open about some of the ation you need to move forward with things that are currently happening in your plans. your life. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Resist CAPRICORN (December 22 to the urge to gloat now that you’ve January 19) Money is on your mind, proved your detractors wrong. Instead, so you’d best mind how you’re spend- charm them back into your circle. ing it. Take another look at that holiday Remember: A former foe can become budget and see where you can make your best ally. adjustments. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You AQUARIUS (January 20 to Feb- might want to claim all the credit for ruary 18) Resolving to revive an making this holiday season special. old friendship could open some old But is it worth producing a lot of hurt wounds. Are you sure you want to risk feelings by rejecting offers of help? that? Think this through before mak- Think about it. ing a commitment. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Ignore a co-worker’s questionable behavior. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Instead, put your energy into making Your need to know more about a new your own project special. Then sit friend could lead to some startling rev- back and purr over your well-deserved elations. Best advice: Keep an open applause. mind about what you learn until all the VIRGO (August 23 to September facts are in. 22) You might not want to accept BORN THIS WEEK: Your loyalty those suggested changes in your to friends makes you a very special workplace. But don’t chuck them out person to those whose lives you’ve before you check them out. You could touched. be happily surprised. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc. TAKE A BREAK! TAKE 8B | November 22, 2017 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper calendar REAL ESTATE/AUTOMOTIVE SATURDAYS- Westminster Fire & Rescue meetings provide informative E. at sarahcoda2016@gmail. LUDLOW, Vt. – Eating EVENTS CONT ALSTEAD, N.H. - Stop by the MEETINGS Department monthly meeting presentations on substance com. TFN behavior support group meets FRIDAYS Shedd-Porter Memorial Library TUESDAYS- on the first Tuesday at 7 p.m. abuse prevention and updates Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Bellows for cinnamon buns the last BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - The Rescue training is on the on our work. Meetings are WINDSOR, Vt. – Cedar Hill Women’s Center for Binge and Falls Area Senior Center Book Saturday of each month and Bellows Falls Woman’s Club second Tuesday and combined open to everyone. Lunch and Alzheimer’s caregiver support Emotional Eating on 70 Main Club, in partnership with visit with friends or neighbors. meets on the second Tuesday drill on the third Tuesday. More good company provided. TFN group. Meet fellow caregivers St. This free group is intended the Rockingham Free Public The cinnamon buns are from of each month, through May, information can be found at who really understand because to help you understand your Library, 65 Westminster St., McGuire’s Bakery and are at the United Church. The hall www.westminsterfireandrescue. they’ve been there, too, when eating and/or weight-related meets on the first Friday of available for a small fee. All is accessible to all. Women org. TFN SUPPORT things are difficult or isolating. struggles. The group is led every month at 9 a.m. Call the the proceeds go to benefit the interested in joining and First Tuesdays from 3:30–5 by trained therapists who senior center at 802-463-3907 library. The library is at 3 Main helping with club projects may WEDNESDAYS- GROUPS p.m. at 92 Cedar Hill Drive (off specialize in eating behavior. or the library at 802-463- St., Alstead. contact Barbara Comtois, LUDLOW, Vt.- Black River MONDAYS– Route 5). TFN To join call 802-975-0435 or 4270 for details. TFN membership chairman, at 802- Area Community Coalition SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - NAMI email shiri@fitwoman.com. TFN SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Wellness/ HHHHHH 344-0025. The Bellows Falls meets third Wednesdays in Vermont Connection Recovery Lifestyle Change Support Woman’s Club is a member the Community room of the Support Group is a mental ASCUTNEY, Vt. - Twin State Group, meets the second of the General Federation of Fletcher Memorial Library, illness support group. It Depression Support Group Ludlow, VT Tuesday of each month from Women’s Clubs. Main St. in Ludlow, starting at provides a forum to share meets on the third Wednesday 5:45-7 p.m. at the Springfield 5:30 p.m. More information, experiences and learn about at Martin Memorial Hall, Health Center, 100 River SPRINGFIELD, Vt.- The visit www.braccvt.org. TFN opportunities and challenges Lower Level (Handicapped- St. Free. 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VEHICLE (2017MY-18MY) DEDUCTION ALLOWED Acadia Up to $25,0003 Acadia Denali Up to $25,0003 Canyon Up to $11,5602 Savana Cargo Van Up to $510,0004 (aggregate*) Savana Cutaway Up to $510,0004 (aggregate*) Savana Passenger Van Up to $510,0004 (aggregate*) Sierra 1500 (Short Box) Up to $25,0003 Sierra 1500 (Standard and Long Box) Up to $510,0004 (aggregate*) Sierra 1500 Denali (Short Box) Up to $25,0003 Sierra 1500 Denali (Standard Box) Up to $510,0004 (aggregate*) Sierra Denali HD (Standard and Long Box) Up to $510,0004 (aggregate*) Sierra HD (Standard and Long Box) Up to $510,0004 (aggregate*) Sierra HD Chassis Cab Up to $510,0004 (aggregate*) Terrain Up to $11,5602 Terrain Denali Up to $11,5602 Yukon Up to $25,0003 Yukon Denali Up to $25,0003 Yukon XL Up to $25,0003 Yukon XL Denali Up to $25,0003 Vehicles must be placed in service during the 2017 tax year to be eligible. *Total deduction aggregate; no per-vehicle purchase price limit.

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