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Hanukkah begins Dec. 11 Holiday Happenings 9A Your Local Community Newspaper DECEMBER 09, 2020 | WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM VOLUME 59, ISSUE 28 Local bladesmith wins History Channel’s “Forged In Fire” competition

BY JOE MILLIKEN teach me how to make the one-episode show. all their work is made to order. gram and Facebook profiles, as The Shopper my first blade. Not “Kaila was the one who “We offer our custom, hand- well as Kaila’s website at www. only did I fall in love signed me up to compete on made knives through our Insta- kailacumingsknives.com.” BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Bla- with bladesmithing, ‘Forged In Fire’ last February, desmith Kyle Farace, who is but I also fell in love and about nine months later I originally from Brattleboro and with her. I’ve been got the call to compete. Film- now owns a shop in Bellows crafting knives ever ing took two weeks to create the Falls with his wife Kaila Cum- since, for about a year episode, which ran on episode Jack stays Zen ings who is also a blacksmith, and a half.” two of season eight.” recently appeared on a televi- As Ferace’s skills Farace stated that he wasn’t Jack is practicing sion episode of the History got better, however, nervous and tried to treat the yoga this week to Channel’s “Forged In Fire.” he decided to make it filming like “just another day keep cool, calm, The show is a competition his full-time job and at the shop.” He also took some collected, and that features four bladesmiths the couple decided to advice from his wife, who has Zen thoughts this competing in a series of chal- join forces and relo- her own television experience holiday season. lenges to determine a winner – cate to a larger shop – from appearing on the Discov- He reminds us to who receives a $10,000 prize. called Kaila Cumings ery Channel show “Naked And take some time out of our day to Farace, who had previously Knives – in Bellows Afraid.” “Kaila told me that per- reflect and relax. watched every episode of the Falls. sonality is everything and if you show studying techniques and Always an artistic want more air time... just own PHOTO PROVIDED has only been refining his craft Kyle Farace recently won in an episode of person growing up – it!” And own it he did...all the History Channel’s Forged in Fire. for less than two years, came PHOTO PROVIDED and although Farace is way to the grand prize. out on top and took home the still gaining confidence Farace and Cumings create prize! as a bladesmith – it custom knives of all shapes and Two years ago, Farace began smithing when I met my wife a was his wife who knew he had sizes, and their offerings range his craft simply as a hobby, with little over two years ago,” Farace what it took to compete and en- from small hunting knives and Cumings helping to teach him said in a recent interview. couraged him to pursue being kitchen sets, to custom chef’s the finer points of the trade “Kaila has been a bladesmith on the show. After a success- knives and even swords. Their from her shop in Troy, N.H. “I for about eight years, and she ful interview via Skype, Farace shop is located at 154 West- first became interested in blade- invited me out to her shop to traveled to Connecticut to film minster St. in Bellows Falls and Woolson Block apartments Discussion on moving historic ready to accept applications machine to Riverfront Park

BY JOE MILLIKEN Housing Finance Agency. The nearly complete. BY BETSY THURSTON con said, “Bellows Falls [would] terpretive exhibits that were pos- The Shopper funds for 11 projects through- “The commercial spaces The Shopper benefit from having a memorial sible – with the paper machine out the state were generated will be completed sometime to the paper industry.” bolted to a concrete pad as a dis- SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The from the sale of tax credits to in- in early January of 2021,” BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Annette Spaulding said, “I play outside on the interpretive newly renovated Woolson vestors, which covered over half Morlock added. “Unfortu- On Tuesday, Dec. 1, the scuba dive. I’m very interested trail as a worst case scenario. Block, an efficiency, one, and of the overall renovation costs. nately, due to the pandemic, Rockingham Selectboard dis- in having this piece preserved. The highest end use would two-bedroom unit apartment The Springfield housing we have not yet been able cussed recycling center up- I think I have found other parts be inside the proposed heritage and “youth in transition pro- project was sponsored by the to secure tenants for those dates and the relocation of the similar underwater.” center utilizing either the TLR gram” building located on Main Springfield Housing Authority, spaces, but when the con- International Paper Company Deacon explained the big dry- or Wyman Flint buildings as Street in downtown Springfield, which raised funds through a struction is completely done, machine parts. ing cylinders were the “most vi- exhibit space described in the is now accepting applications combination of the sale of tax this building will be a beau- Municipal Manager Scott sually striking” and thought they Connecticut River Heritage Park for the late fall and winter. credits, as well as additional tiful addition to downtown Pickup explained that some dated to 1898, the year that In- plan. “The Woolson Block can now state, historic, and downtown Springfield.” customers were unhappy with ternational Paper Company was Spaulding said, “Whether it’s officially accept tenants,” said tax credits and the Community There are also four single- the Recycling Center’s in- founded. He said, “This machine the Historical Society or SVG, Bill Morlock. Morlock is the Development Block Grant pro- room, “service-enriched” creased weighing of construc- was used at the peak of paper [the machine] should be seen executive director of the Spring- gram. apartments for homeless and tion and demolition. Peter production in Bellows Falls...at and preserved.” field Housing Authority. “The The historic Woolson Block at-risk youths between the Golec said he was glad they one time [Bellows Falls] was the Putignano agreed, explaining first tenant is due to move in the is a beautiful, three-story brick ages of 18-24. This program were weighing as “It would largest producer of newsprint in the board was hesitant to donate first week of December, and we building overlooking the Black is designed to provide a struc- help with revenue end.” Pick- the country.” the equipment to SVG. hope to have all the units leased River falls in downtown Spring- tured environment for those up said they were researching Deacon described this as “an Fox said that the town could by the end of the year.” field. The structure is unique, at-risk youths to help them neighbors’ construction and untapped resource” for the town set restrictions on the donation The construction of this reno- featuring a 5,000-plus square develop the skills necessary to demolition costs to evaluate and highlighted the significance but explained the importance vation project, managed by co- foot commercial space on the be able to live independently. pricing. of the machine from “one of the of establishing “ownership for partners Springfield Housing street level floor, and two floors Rent will include heat, hot Development Director founding mills of IPC.” securing access to grants and Unlimited and Housing Ver- of residential space – 12,000 water, and trash removal, and Gary Fox brought a proposal Chair Gaetano Putignano development of exhibits.” He ex- mont, began in April of 2019 as square feet – offering 15 one and a subsidy may be available to move the International asked how they planned to plained that the parts would be part of a $37 million “affordable two-bedroom rental apartments for qualified applicants. All Paper Company machine to move the machine. Spaulding stored in a fenced lockable area. apartments” development proj- for people with incomes at or applicants will have to pass the Riverfront Historic Inter- explained a friend’s grandfather “We all want to protect the his- ect throughout Vermont. below 60% of the area’s median a credit and criminal back- pretive Park and to lease to worked in the T.L. Riley building toric asset for cultural heritage.” The project was supported income. The apartments feature ground check. Sustainable Valley Group as and offered to move the parts. Peter Golec suggested that by federal low-income credits high ceilings, modern fixtures, For more information, visit part of the grant and redevel- Spaulding would pay the truck- they add, “Equipment shall be and Vermont Affordable Hous- and elevator access. The renova- www.springfieldhousingau- opment for the Connecticut ing as long as the town could installed for a historical exhibit,” ing credits through the Vermont tion of the commercial spaces is thorityvt.org. River Heritage Center. He help load the equipment. to the motion. The Selectboard explained in 2003 due to fri- Peter Golec said, “I’m glad to approved the amended motion. able asbestos the machine was see it’s going to do something The Selectboard meetings are moved to the gravel pit where besides sit there and rust.” held on the first and third Tues- Springfield Town Library it currently resides. Stefan Golec wondered what days of each month at 6 p.m. in Fox introduced historian would happen to the machine if the Lower Theater of the Bellows David Deacon who wrote his SVG did not receive grant mon- Falls Opera House. The Joint appreciates community support dissertation on the paper in- ey as planned. Board meeting is scheduled for dustry of the Northeast. Dea- Fox described the levels of in- Dec. 29. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The expenditures due to delayed tax rate outside the library for all Springfield Town Library staff is receipts. The purchase helped to enjoy this holiday season. very appreciative of the support us supply the most requested A final FOSTL donation was a chine also. space on the library grounds. reported the library obtained a received recently from a variety titles at a time when spending Cricut Maker device, an elec- The library must thank other The students did an excellent firewood moisture meter for pa- of groups this year. was limited. FOSTL also funded tronic cutting machine that also groups for their assistance this job and their volunteerism is trons to check out. This will help First and foremost, we must staff lockers, Adirondack chairs can emboss, create stencils, and year. River Valley Tech Cen- very much appreciated. you determine if your firewood always thank our Friends of for our side garden, Covid kits, more. Library programming ter’s Horticulture class, under A huge shout out to the Ver- is dry enough for safe and air- Springfield Town Library. In ad- and the library’s welcome pack- staff will use this item to reduce the direction of John Harmer, mont Department of Libraries friendly burning. Thank you to dition to their usual assistance, ets to incoming Kindergarten the time needed to create items cleaned out the library’s side for two new pieces of equipment the Agency of Natural Resourc- this year FOSTL has helped by students. Most recently, FOSTL for craft programs. In the future, garden. This expanded area for our library. Their guidance es for their collaboration with purchasing some adult fiction funded the cleanup of the li- post-Covid, library patrons will will allow more people to access and expertise is always appreci- the Vermont libraries. books using the May Peavey brary’s front gardens and pur- be able to make an appointment the library’s Wi-Fi outside and ated but has been vital during Fund when we reduced town chased the solar lights that deco- with library staff to use the ma- provide a small program event the pandemic. As previously See LIBRARY on Page 2A

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Ryan Nguyen, Anthony Da- season to see the lights and Gifts, Harlow Farm Stand–CSA, Thank you to all participat- vis, and Deja Nasta. shop local. The Bellows Falls Home Christmas, James Oil ing businesses and to our non- PHOTO PROVIDED Downtown Development Al- Plumbing & Heating–office pay- stamping sponsors: Bellows Falls liance is excited to sponsor ments, J&H Hardware and J&H Opera House, Catamount Truck WESTMINSTER, Vt. – Each by popular demand the 2020 Sporting Goods, JoAnna’s Glam- & Trailer Repair, Cota & Cota, year students in grades 6-8 Shop Local card program. orama, Joy Wah Restaurant, Ko- Donovan’s Bar & Grill, Edward enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen Spend your dollars in our area kopelli’s, Leslie’s Tavern, Lisai’s Jones–16 The Square, Falls Area youth essay contest, express- businesses and collect stamps Corner Deli, Lisai’s Market, Me- Community Television, Great ing their views on patriotism. for each purchase. Filled Shop ticulous Motors, MKT Grafton, Falls Regional Chamber of Com- For the 25th consecutive year, Local cards are entered to win Moon Dog Cafe, Mountainside merce, Greater Falls Eye Care, Kurn Hattin students have raffle prizes Jan. 5, 2021. Tattoo & Piercing, Pizza Pal- Halladay’s Harvest Barn, Hunter swept the regional awards at This year visit the following ace, River Artisans Cooperative, Studio, Massucco & Stern P.C., The Emporium Tobacco the VFW Post 1034 Carl M. businesses to collect stamps: Saxtons River Market, Sherwin People’s United Bank, PK’s Irish Dessaint and Auxiliary. Allen Brothers Farm Mar- Art Glass, Simone’s Styling Sa- Pub, River Valley Credit Union, This year’s top finishers in ket, Anastasia’s Closet, Arch lon, Smokin’ Bowls, Stanch’s Westminster Fit Body Boot- & Gift Shop the 2020 VFW Patriot’s Pen Bridge Book Shop, Athen’s Place–Shell Station, Subway, The camp, and The WOOL at 91.5 essay contest were all eighth Pizza & Family Restaurant, Rock & Hammer, The Thread- FM. graders. The first place winner Bellows Falls Pet Supply, ed Trunk Boutique and Katie’s Celebrate the holiday season Humidified Premium Cigars | Hand Blown Glass Pipes was Anthony Davis and tied Boccaccio’s Beauty & Tan- Jewelry and Gifts, The Vermont in Bellows Falls with a drive Hookahs & Shisha | Roll Your Own Tobacco & Supplies for second place were Deja ning Salon, Busy Bee’s New & Country Store, Tiny House Cof- through our village to see the Nasta and Ryan Nguyen. Da- Gently Used Children’s Cloth- fee, Tsuga Studios, Village Square lights. LIKE BFDDA on Face- Bubblers & Water Pipes | Smoking Accessories vis’s essay will move into dis- ing, Canal Street Art Gallery, Booksellers, Westminster Auto book. trict level judging. China Garden, Community Vaporizers & Concentrates | E-Cigs & E-Pipes Kurn Hattin thanks the Feed Store, Everyday Creative, Post and the Auxiliary for Faith’s Toyota Ford Auto–Ser- RVTC student Vermont their continued support of our vice Department, Falls Mane 802-775-2552 youth. Congratulations An- Salon–Myriah Clark, Misty thony, Deja, and Ryan! Haskell and Heather Gleim, presidential scholar 131 Strongs Ave, Rutland, VT For more information, go to Father’s Restaurant, Grafton www.kurnhattin.org. Inn & Phelp’s Barn, Greater SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Paul success, artistic and technical Dana, a third-year student in excellence, community service, the Advanced Manufacturing and leadership. 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Ron Patch is a Chester Federal Unemployment to native, Chester LOCAL Historical Society president, and a lifelong expire on or before Dec. 26 antiques dealer. MONTPELIER, Vt. – The De- program is 39 weeks. reactivate the currently suspend- He can be reached at partment of Labor is reminding “I, and the department, are ed work search requirements in HISTORY individuals receiving unemploy- very disappointed to have to the coming weeks as a proactive 802-374-0119 or email ment insurance benefits of the make this announcement, as it way to move individuals who are BY RON PATCH [email protected] upcoming changes to a number had been our hope that Con- able to work back into the labor of federal unemployment benefit gress would act to extend these force. programs, including Extended benefits; however, with no relief For those interested in explor- Benefits, Pandemic Unemploy- in sight, we unfortunately need ing other employment opportu- ment Assistance, and Pandemic to shift our focus to ensuring nities, the department also offers Let’s go fishing Emergency Unemployment claimants have a plan in place for virtual reemployment services to Compensation. PUA and PEUC, transitioning off of benefits and Vermonters at no cost to the in- The photo with this ar- funded through the CARES Act, back to work. For many, the loss dividual. These services include ticle is in the 2021 Chester are set to expire at the end of the of these benefits could amount job search assistance, resume Historical Society calendar. calendar year with the last pay- to hundreds of dollars each week development, improving inter- It would date to about 1915. able week being the week ending and will put claimants and their viewing skills, and connecting Tom Hildreth who scanned Dec. 26, 2020. Additionally, Ver- families at risk. With that, our Vermonters with training op- the photo and performed his mont will likely trigger off its Ex- staff is working hard to ensure portunities. Learn more at www. magic in Photoshop com- tended Benefits program in the that impacted individuals have labor.vermont.gov/workforce- mented, “It’s very Norman coming weeks, as the unemploy- other avenues of support made development. Rockwell-like.” ment rate continues to drop. The available to them. Additionally, Impacted claimants may find Two young boys sit in a loss of both PEUC and EB will we continue to work with our additional support services, homemade canoe. The boy significantly reduce the number congressional delegation to en- such as housing assistance, fuel on the left holds a stick for of payable weeks under the regu- sure Congress acts accordingly to and heating assistance, and food a fish pole. He has no reel. lar UI program. extend these essential programs,” assistance by contacting Ver- Line would have been cast For the week ending Nov. 28, said Commissioner Michael mont 2-1-1, www.vermont211. and retrieved by hand. The there were 10,082 individuals fil- Harrington. org, or www.navigateresources. other boy has a store bought The boys going fishing circa 1915. ing in the regular UI program, Claimants who are able to look net/211vermont. fishing creel over his shoul- PHOTO PROVIDED BY CHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY another 8,963 filing under the for work should do so voluntari- More information about the der. An older boy is about to PEUC program, and 704 indi- ly to ensure a minimal impact Department of Labor and un- shove them off. Clemons for his memories. up the river to the dam that viduals filing under the Extend- when these programs end. Addi- employment insurance can be The canoe Danny grew up on this side the left side of the dam had ed Benefits program. Addition- tionally, claimants should also be found at www.labor.vermont. If you look on the left end of the tracks and is older than given way. Danny told me it ally, the PUA program had 8,451 prepared for the department to gov. of the canoe, you can see me. Danny can remember fur- was made of logs and was six claimants filing for the same a vertical seam where the ther back than I and has a clear or eight feet in height. week. The department estimates canvas ends were joined. memory of those days. The purpose of the dam that more than 70% of the filing I don’t see any ribs like a Danny told me a few feet be- was to hold back water to population could be negatively Mitch’s Maples commercial canoe. The bot- low the dam there was a cable. power the water wheel at the impacted by the loss of these Pure Vermont Maple Products tom would have had several This cable was overhead and gristmill. Over time, without programs. wooden slats that made up indicated this was as close to maintenance, the dam suc- The department can and will Sugar House Open Daily the deck for your feet. You the dam as you could fish. cumbed to the elements. continue to process claims and can see two oars. It must From this cable all the way Waterman’s mill issue benefit payments from 802-875-5240 have been a lot of fun for the up to the Church Street Bridge, The brothers Charles H. these programs even after the boys. fishing was restricted. This and Roswell W. Waterman final week, as long as the eligible In Chester, take Route 11 East The millpond “no fishing” section produced ran the gristmill. The Water- week occurred prior to the last for 1/2 Mile. Take Right onto Down in the Depot was some giant brown trout. Dan- mans bought the mill from a week of the program. Green Mtn. Turnpike. We’re ThePerfect Gift! the millpond. This millpond ny tells about looking off the Mr. Gowing and immediate- Claimants filing under the the first house on the left! Member VMSMA was the water supply for Wa- bridge one day and seeing a ly improved it. The mill had state’s regular UI program receive terman’s gristmill. The dam huge brown trout swim by with a capacity of up to 400 bush- up to 26 weeks of benefits. An was just below the concrete a spinner in its mouth. Dan- els of grain per day, a stor- additional 13 weeks were added bridge we have today. This ny said it was larger than the age capacity of six carloads, with the creation of the PEUC pond flooded back up the brown Jake Howe had mounted with a storehouse at the De- program, and finally another 13 Williams River quite some in his barbershop. Jake’s brown pot with seven or eight ad- weeks were added when the Ex- distance. This is where the went six pounds so the brown ditional carloads. A carload tended Benefits program became boys were when their photo Danny saw was a monster. was a railroad boxcar. available, for a total of 52 weeks of was taken. Another thing Danny re- They not only ground benefits. The conclusion of these In the winter a large sec- membered was a red wooden corn and wheat from local expanded benefit programs will tion of the pond was shov- box on a post. As you cross farmers but purchased car- reduce the total number of weeks 1-888-922-1035 eled off for skating parties. the bridge today, on the left loads of grain from the west. available to a maximum of 26 Danny Clemons remembers at the end of the bridge was In total they handled over weeks. The maximum number clearing snow off the pond the red box. In the box was a 100 boxcar loads a year. of payable weeks under the PUA with his father Bill. Other guestbook. Guests would sign adults and kids pitched in. the book and walk out onto Our 2021 calendars are Skaters built fires on the the concrete bridge. Here they available at Stone House banks to keep warm. Dan- would toss in pieces of stale Antiques Center, Chester ny says there could be four bread and watch the browns Hardware, Town Hall, Smit- or five fires and as many as surface to feed. The water ty’s Chester Market, and 40 skaters. Entire families would boil as they fed. Danny Framery of Vermont. showed up to skate. Lighting says people came from far and was provided with lanterns wide to feed the trout. This week’s old saying an and four tall bridge lights. The dam old-timer told me describ- Fishing I vaguely remember the dam. ing his neighbor: “He’s so I grew up on the Chester In my day it was deteriorating. cheap he wouldn’t pay $5 for village side of the tracks. I I seem to remember as I looked a $10 bill.” did fish here a few times when I was a kid but not often. I called Danny Check out our cast iron cookware for holiday cooking!

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In the previous issue of The ager and Selectmen and Select- This is a letter that I read to VLCT is a lawyer, and there are is particularly important now are felony and misdemeanors. Vermont Journal, there were woman to take a little pride in the Selectboard. Please read many lawyers on the staff. This is as the new facility is going to All other citizen concerns, not two articles on the call for mu- Ludlow and bring back this long and consider the support of not a citizen rights organization. have a holding cell. At the pres- arising to the level of felony or nicipalities, businesses, and in- gone tradition. It shouldn’t just this proposal for our town. Trevor Whipple has a long his- ent time there are no state laws misdemeanor, such as code of dividuals from Gov. Phil Scott be up to businesses to decorate Police accountability and tory of law enforcement. that pertain to a holding cell. conduct during a traffic stop, and the Okemo Valley Cham- with lights. transparency must be how we This past year the governor of There must be local policy and or any other police contact that ber of Commerce for people to The Town Manager should move forward and unite as a our state passed an executive or- procedures for the use of this is not a felony or misdemeanor decorate with holiday lights this look at towns like Springfield town. Thanks so much and der which states: “On or before cell. Why and how long will a could be reviewed by the advi- year. and others in Vermont who have stay safe! December 1, 2020, the Commis- person be in there, what if there sory board as well, with the find- I can recall in the 1960s and done this for years. It would cer- Good evening, Selectboard sioner of DPS, in consultation is a medical emergency, who will ings going to the town manager 1970s when the village of Ludlow tainly brighten the appearance and community members. with the Office of Attorney Gen- be available to monitor the cell? and chief of police. Citizens may would decorate the utility poles of Ludlow, especially during My name is Leslie Thorsen, eral’s Division of Human Rights, Will it be permissible to shove a feel more comfortable coming to along Main Street with lights. these trying times when people and I am here tonight to and community representatives, person into the cell with hand- the advisory board with citizen The Ludlow Electric Company could use a little boost in spirit. comment on a way to move shall recommend to the Gover- cuffs behind their back like in concerns. would string lights and across forward with the Chester Po- nor one or more models of civil- the disturbing video of the Rut- Additionally, the governor’s the poles along with volunteers Sincerely, lice Policy and Procedures, ian oversight of law enforcement land incident? The review of that executive order stated: “The pro- who would add wreaths, etc. Ed Kobak and to make those available and develop a statutory frame- incident was incomplete as there cess of investigating improper It is time for the Town Man- Weston, Vt. to the public. As was noted work for the consideration of the were not enough cameras or au- conduct allegations must be eas- in the minutes of the last Se- Governor. Any such statutory dio. This is a serious concern. ily accessible and as transparent lectboard meeting, the cur- framework shall include provi- Before this is built, has there as possible, while protecting the Virtual Knit Knite rent Chester Police Policy sions designed to create a civil- been due diligence in the design privacy of both the accused and Every Thursday from 7-8pm and Procedures are being ian oversight board.” of this holding cell? There are the complainant. Investigations Via Zoom passed up to Trevor Whipple, Based on this executive order, very particular state of the art must have swift and consistent a former Chief of Police, now and a state law I will refer to in designs that if not put in place outcomes and include commu- Open: Wednesday – Friday, 12-4 employed by the Vermont a moment, I am coming to the here could result in a tragedy. An nity oversight.” Saturday 10-4 League of Cities and Towns. I Selectboard tonight to propose investigation would be impaired So, to summarize, I am asking want to remind the citizens of the creation of a police oversight and inconclusive if there is not the town of Chester Selectboard www.SixLooseLadies.com our town that the VLCT is a advisory board. The purpose video footage from every angle, members to place the topic of 802-875-7373 member organization whose would be to review the policies as well as audio. the formation of a citizen advi- main focus is to prevent law- and procedures, and to make The other purpose of the po- sory board to the Chester Police 287 Main St. suits against municipalities. sure that the citizens of our town lice advisory board would be Department on the agenda. This On The Green, Chester, VT The executive director of have input and oversight. This to review citizen concerns and board will create transparency complaints. The Vermont State and citizen input for town polic- Constitution Title 20 VSA 2401 ing, policies, and procedures as states: “(E) Civilian review. Pro- well as to be able to review citi- vides for review of officer disci- zen concerns and complaints in pline by civilians, which may be police encounters in the town of a selectboard or other elected Chester. or appointed body, at least for the conduct required to be re- Sincerely, ported to the Council under Leslie Thorsen this subchapter A, B, C” which Chester, Vt. Senior Solutions news SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – On Senior Solutions is starting a Thursday, Dec. 17, from program with the Windsor El- 9-11:30 a.m., Vermont Legal ementary School. As a way to Simonton Replacement Windows, Raynor Garage Door Ryan M. Gurdak, CPA PLC Aid is offering a free legal ad- connect our participants who Sales & Installation, Garage Door Repair & Vinyl Siding Tax and Accounting Services vice clinic by phone. This is free are confined at home, a class is civil legal assistance for aging going to be writing cards for us Vermonters who are aged 60 to mail to over 100 homebound BILL STANKEVICH Ryan M. 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Back Issues of a specific edition can be requested by calling 802-228-3600. Please have the date of the publication ready when calling. Available issues can be ordered at $10 per copy. Journal, LLC is a member of the Vermont Press Association The Vermont Journal/The Shopper December 09, 2020 | 5A CHURCH SERVICES/CALENDAR obituaries John D. Durgin III, 1957-2020 Ralph E. Stoddard, 1934-2020 Edward J. Deloch, 1952-2020 LUDLOW, Vt. – John Daniel CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – very capable assistance of his BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Ed- 23 years. He enjoyed hunting, Durgin III, 63, of Ludlow, Vt., Ralph E. Stoddard, 86, died sister. ward J. Deloch passed away fishing, motorcycling, and his passed away peacefully Nov. 29, Nov. 25, 2020 at the Jack Byrnes He became active in other unexpectedly at Dartmouth- many friends and family. 2020 after bravely battling colon Center in Lebanon, N.H. He aspects of the grocery industry Hitchcock Hospital Sept. 11, He was predeceased by his cancer. was born July 13, 1934, the old- and was elected to the board 2020. He was born in Bellows dad and mom and one brother Jack, as most people knew est of four sons born to Harold of directors of the New Hamp- Falls, Vt., June 20, 1952 to An- Kashmir Deloch. He is survived him, was born Sept. 30, 1957 in A. and Gladys L. (Quinn) Stod- shire Grocers Association and thony Deloch and Elizabeth by three sisters Rosita Deloch Plymouth, N.H. His family later dard. He was raised in Chester, eventually served as chairman (Anna) Klapa Deloch. He at- of Keene, N.H., Monica Howe moved to Vermont, where he Vt., attended schools in Ches- of the board. In 1984 he was tended schools in Walpole, of Bellows Falls, Vt., and Helen spent most of his childhood. Af- ter, and graduated from Ches- named New Hampshire Grocer N.H., graduating in 1970 and Howard of Bellows Falls, Vt.; ter graduating from Black River ter High School in 1952, where of the Year, a very distinctive joined the U.S. Navy. He spent his daughter Heather Deloch High School, Jack served in the he served as his class president honor. He also served on the four years in Long Beach, Calif. of North Walpole, N.H.; and Army. his junior and senior years. board of directors of the Asso- He earned a certified diesel me- his two beloved grandchildren Jack was an avid skier and fly While in high school he was ac- ciated Grocers of New England chanic degree. Josiah Evan Phillips and Runa fisher – and he loved to share tive in band and orchestra and for many years, serving several After leaving the Navy, he Anna Phillips. He was a dedi- these passions with his children, John D. Durgin III, 1957-2020. served as manager of the bas- years as the vice-chairman. returned to the Bellows Falls cated dad and grandfather. Alisha Durgin and John “John- PHOTO PROVIDED ketball teams, also he worked at Ralph was active in the Bel- area and worked as a mechan- Services will be held at a later ny” Durgin IV. Jack also enjoyed Jameson’s market after school, lows Falls Elks Club where he ic for the state of Vermont for date. slow pitch softball, working, and Chrisanda DeBois, and their vacations, and in the summer. was the Exalted Ruler of the Oreos, and spending time with families; and his treasured friends Following high school, he lodge in 1984 and 1985. He and his son’s dog, Cash. Jack will be Pete and Paula Pollender. He was attended Lincoln Memorial his officers won the Vermont Josephine F. Keefe, 1923-2020 remembered for his sense of predeceased by his father John University in Harrogate, Tenn., State Ritual contest in 1985 and humor, positivity, and knack for Durgin Jr., sister Suzette Durgin, graduating in 1956, with a then competed at the national BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Jose- storytelling. and nephew Adam Burgess. Bachelor of Science degree in level at the Grand Lodge com- phine F. Keefe, 97, passed away In addition to his children, Jack Memorial contributions may business administration. petition in 1985. Nov. 26, 2020. She was born is survived by his mother Freda be made to the Ballard Hobart After college Ralph returned He was predeceased by his Sept. 4, 1923 to Earl and Mary Durgin (née Avery); his siblings American Legion Post 36 so it to Chester and went back to wife of 57 years, his parents, a (Tollerton) Fuller in Walpole, Casey Durgin, David Durgin, can continue supporting veterans work at Jameson’s Market. A brother Richard Stoddard, a N.H. She was a graduate of Wal- Todd Durgin, Saxonee Burgess, as it did Jack. few months later he decided half-brother, and a great-grand- pole High School, Class of 1943. to fulfill his military obliga- daughter. He is survived by his Josephine proudly served as a tion and joined the U.S. Army children Brenda Thomson and Navy Wave during WWII, sta- for two years where he served a her husband Steven of Charles- tioned in Washington, D.C. as CHURCH SERVICES year at Fort Dix in New Jersey town, N.H.; his sons Steven of a decoder. After the war ended, and a second year in Korea with Manchester, N.H. and Gary she married Daniel Keefe Jan. ASCUTNEY, VT. the 7th Infantry division. and his wife Jennie of Charles- 26, 1946. It was a marriage last- Open Bible Baptist Church, 168 Cemetery Rd. Prior to entering the military town, N.H.; five grandchildren ing more than 73 years. Jo, as she Ralph married Carolyn Mc- and 10 great-grandchildren; liked to be called, worked at Im- Sunday services are being held in the church, with people sitting every Clary of Saxtons River, Vt. To- two brothers Arnold Stoddard manuel Church in Bellows Falls other pew. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. Morning service at 11 Josephine F. Keefe, 1923-2020. gether they had three children, and his wife Myla of Charles- before going to work for and PHOTO PROVIDED a.m. Sunday evening service at 6 p.m. and Wednesday evening at 7 the oldest of whom was born town and Francis Stoddard of retiring from H.A. Manning Co. p.m. Services are also available on Facebook and YouTube. For more while he served in Korea and Enfield, N.H.; and several niec- Jo enjoyed bingo, crossword (Wendy) and Marianne Keefe, information, call the church at 802-674-2266 or visit www.obbcvt.org. did not meet her until she was es, nephews, and cousins. puzzles, and family gatherings. Amanda (Jason) Breakstone, nine months old. A private funeral service She was known for her beautiful and Jennifer (Ryan) Pelletier and Brownsville Community United Methodist Church, 66 Following his military ser- will be held at the Fenton & crocheting, knitting, and needle- great-grandchildren Erin, Lau- Brownsville-Hartland Rd. vice, he returned to work at Hennessey Funeral Home in work. ren, and Daniel Keefe, Laila and Sunday service is 9:30 a.m., held in the church with reduced occupancy Jameson’s Market in Chester, a Bellows Falls, Vt., at the con- She was predeceased by her Juliette Breakstone, and Jaxon or streaming online at www.facebook.com/brownsvillecommunitychurch short time later the Jameson’s venience of the family with a parents and three sisters Agnes and Reece Pelletier, all of whom and www.brownsvilleumc-vt.org. Our Christmas Eve service will follow purchased a market in Charles- public graveside burial service Bates, Mary Beam, and Geral- she loved dearly. occupancy guidelines for both services at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Please town, N.H., and made Ralph to be announced at a later date. dine Claflin. Surviving are her The family would like to thank RSVP for the service you would like to attend on our website. the manager. He then man- In lieu of flowers, dona- three sons Eric (Molly) of North all of the staff at the Vermont aged the market for 11 years, tions may be made to the New Carolina, Terrence (Ruth) of Veterans’ Home for the excellent CHARLESTOWN, N.H. purchasing it in 1970. He was Hampshire Grocers Scholar- Bellows Falls, and Kevin (Cor- care she received while there. successful in this venture un- ship Fund, 110 Stark St., Man- rinne) of Bellows Falls. Also There will be a graveside service North Charlestown United Methodist Church, 471 River Rd. til 2002 when his younger son chester, NH, 03101 or the Elks surviving are grandchildren at the Vermont Veterans’ Cem- Go to www.facebook.com/UMCOfNorthCharlestown for daily prayers purchased it from him and National Foundation, P.O. Box Kelly and Katy Keefe, Michael etery at a later date. and more information. continues to operate it with the 367, Bellows Falls, VT 05101. Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, 99 Sullivan St., Claremont, N.H. CALENDAR Patricia A. Peltier, 1933-2020 Weekday services are available online Wednesday at 6 p.m. and DEC. 12 – CHESTER, Vt. – Patricia A. Saturday at 5 p.m. If you plan on attending Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. service, WHITE RIVER JCT, Vt. – Northern Stage has partnered with Vermont Peltier, 87, died peacefully at please email the church ahead of time as there is limited attendance. For Public Radio to present a free one-time-only broadcast of “It’s a home Nov. 27, 2020. She was more information, go to www.hroc.org. Wonderful Life: A Radio Play” Saturday, Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. Also born Sept. 29, 1933 in Bellows Falls, Vt., to Theodore and Ina available to stream on demand from Dec. 8-Jan. 3 as part of Northern (Bartley) Simino. CHESTER, VT. Stage’s 2020-21 season. For tickets and information, call 802-296- She attended Springfield pub- 7000 or visit www.northernstage.org. Chester Baptist Church, 162 Main St. lic schools and graduated from Sermons are available live Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on the streaming WALPOLE, N.H. – The First Congregational Church of Walpole will Springfield High School, Class of 1952. page at www.chesterbaptist.org. be having a cookie and candy sale at the church on the Common In April of 1955 she married Saturday, Dec. 12, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Come get your holiday Richard N. Peltier. They moved LONDONDERRY, VT. sweets. Masks and social distancing required. to Chester, Vt., where they lived Second Congregational Church of Londonderry, 2051 N. DEC. 12-13 – for the rest of their lives. Pat worked at the Shop on Main St. LUDLOW, Vt. – Ludlow Fire Department will host a Stuff the Fire Truck Worship service is at 9:30 a.m. online only. Fill out a form at The Green for many years and Patricia A. Peltier, 1933-2020. Food Drive at Shaw’s Supermarket the weekend of Dec. 12-13, from 9 PHOTO PROVIDED www.2ndcongregationalchurchvt.org to be sent a link to the live stream. then at Furman’s Department a.m.-4 p.m., to benefit the Black River Good Neighbors Food Shelf. Store in Springfield until her DEC. 13 – retirement. In her free time, she care over the last nine years, LUDLOW, VT. was an avid card player. they gave their hearts, their hu- BROWNSVILLE, Vt. – Enjoy “The Christmas Story - Live Nativity” She is survived by her two mor, gentle touch, and added so The United Church of Ludlow (UCC and Methodist), 48 drive thru event Sunday, Dec. 13, from 4:30-6 p.m., at Brownsville Pleasant St. children Suzanne Peltier and much to Mom’s quality of life. Community Church. Enjoy a drive-thru recorded narration of the Richard R. Peltier; a sister Sylvia Bonny Hudson, Sharon Jony- Sunday services are held in person and streamed online. Please be Christmas story complete with Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, angels, wise Ripley; grandchildren Abigale nas, Steffanie Baker, Karen Or- safe and care for each other. Email [email protected] for more men, and shepherds while circling the church driveway. As you enter and Shelby Peltier and great- chitt, Kathy Estep – Thank You! information. Visit www.unitedchurch.us to receive Covid-19 updates on the drive, you will be handed a pre-recorded CD by masked and grandson Nathan Justice; and Donations may be made to services and meetings. gloved ushers. The story will coincide with what you see, and will be many nieces and nephews. She Bayada Hospice, 1222 Putney interspersed with Christmas music. is predeceased by her husband Rd., Brattleboro, VT 05301. SPRINGFIELD, VT. Richard N. Peltier (1998) and a A graveside service was held DEC. 17 – grandchild Saunya Zwally. Thursday, Dec. 3 at the Pleas- Calvary Baptist Church, 156 Main St. TOWNSHEND, Vt. – Grace Cottage Hospital will host the Vermont A special thanks and deep ap- ant View Cemetery in Chester, Live streaming of Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. will continue at www. Foodbank’s “VeggieVanGo” free food distribution Thursday, Dec. 17, preciation for the amazing care- Vt. Davis Memorial Chapel is facebook.com/calvarybaptistchurchspringfieldvt. For more information, from 12-1 p.m. in the lower parking lot of Leland & Gray High School. givers who not only gave great assisting with the arrangements. go to www.calvarylovesspringfield.com. The purpose of the program is to help people obtain fresh fruits and vegetables to sustain a healthy lifestyle. All are welcome and no proof Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 90 Park St. of eligibility is required. Sometimes a second food distribution in a Sunday Liturgy has resumed at 9:30 a.m. and Saturday vespers at 5 month is organized with little advance notice, so check the Grace CHURCH SERVICES: We are currently running Social Dis- p.m. Please note, the church is limited to 50 participants. For more Cottage website or call 802-365-9109 for information. tancing Church Services on an alternating schedule. Subject to information, call 802-885-2615. space. All services are posted online at www.VermontJournal. com. Precision Valley Baptist Church, 69 Rt. 106 In-person Sunday services start at 10 a.m. Please wear a mask and David Chaves observe social distancing. Live streaming is also available. For more information, check out Facebook @PrecisionValleyBaptistChurch. EXCAVATING Springfield Assembly of God, 269 River St. OBITUARIES Sunday morning services are in-person and live streamed starting at Family Owned & Operated Since 1980 10 a.m. Masks are available and social distancing is encouraged. The sanctuary seating is arranged to promote distancing. Go to www. Basic 200-word Obituary $50 facebook.com/Springfield-Assembly-of-God-156583214402910 for Complete Site Work $0.20/word after 200 links and more information. From Clearing to Finish Grading, Roads, Foundations Black and White Photo $10 United Methodist Church, 10 Valley St. Septics & Drainage Problems Sunday worship is 9:30 a.m. Everyone should wear masks and physically distance themselves from others. 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BY BILL MURPHY ground courts for a family a successful college career Weltz, as I said, would Mountain. for a year at Wind- The Vermont Journal day of fun. He would play at Castleton State Col- dribble and then he would When the time came sor High School, & The Shopper three years of high school lege under the tutelage of dribble. He would dribble a few days later at Fall coached basketball tennis under Tim Allen Stan Van Gundy, presently all the way home after a Mountain, before a sell- at Fall Mountain My first memory of Rob whom he enjoyed playing coaching the New Orleans playground session, but out crowd and the seconds and track at Bel- Weltz was of the young for very much. Pelicans in his 12th year as then in intermittent bursts ticking down in overtime lows Falls, and kid who would dribble his Basketball became a an NBA head coach. he would explode into the in a classic thriller, Weltz then he spent a basketball everywhere he love at about the same Weltz met Eno, who is special drills Eno would again drove to his left, year grooming at went. You might see him time. Once again, the play- several years older, when stress he should work on. went down the lane mak- the Dean’s Office anywhere around town. ground is where he would working on his game at Weltz became a high ing a strong move and lay- at Lehigh Uni- He would dribble the ball develop his game. Long the Bellows Falls courts school varsity starter in ing the ball off the glass versity. The next from his house up in the hours spent both having while Eno was advancing the middle of his sopho- with the difference maker. year he took his vicinity of Minards Pond fun and learning the game his individual skills in the more year. He helped lead The former Terrier first athletic direc- all the way to the Bellows from others. summer while at Castle- his team to its first Final standout, who graduated tor job at a small Falls playgrounds over He developed a close ton. Weltz said, “John took Four since the days of high school in 1990, went private school, a mile away. He would relationship with John me under his wing and Eno. He was determined on to UVM, where the Brandon Hall with dribble and then he would Eno, a one time Terriers’ helped me develop my to be the best he could be. dream came late in his 150 students in Rob Weltz was recently honored dribble. More on that later. standout, who went on to skills. I also was helped by Most importantly, he was days there, to lead an ath- Dunwoody, Ga. into the Wall of Fame at Holy Inno- Tennis and basketball become one of the best many adults in the com- willing to work for it. In letic program some day. in 1998. Then two cents’ Episcopal School for his stel- were Rob’s sports. Ten- players at the college level munity when I would a glamour, well-attended After graduating, he went years later, he took lar performance as athletic director nis began first as his fam- to ever go through Bellows go to the playgrounds at game shortly after be- on to Springfield College the challenge of a for ten years. ily would go to the play- Falls. Eno went on to forge night to get better.” coming the starting point to get his master’s degree much bigger pro- PHOTO PROVIDED guard versus rival Fall in athletic administration. gram at Holy In- Mountain, Weltz had the He says, “It was important nocents’ Episcopal School, a community builder and ball in his hand and drove to me to have the opportu- in Sandy Springs, Ga. with helped make sure that our Ask to his left and lost the han- nity to watch people grow 1,300 students, where he student-athletes in the about dle with the game on the and develop and to enjoy spent 10 years and was younger grades remained our P&M Auto Sales Guaranteed line. He stayed in the gym making connections the recently inducted to their at the school to wear var- Credit Approval for more than an hour that job allows you to form.” Wall of Fame. Weltz pres- sity uniforms in all of our night working solely on While Weltz was getting ently is the athletic direc- athletic programs.’ Quality Used Cars and Trucks Bankruptcy • Bad Credit First Time • Divorce the move. He continued things in order following tor at Saint Mary’s School “Weltz was also instru- to try to perfect that move the acquisition of his mas- in Raleigh, N.C. mental in adding boys’ over the next week before ter’s degree, he came home Accompanying this ar- and girls’ lacrosse as well the return game with Fall to Bellows Falls, taught ticle is the official release as providing opportuni- Specials of the Week sent out by Holy Inno- ties for our sixth graders cents’ Episcopal School to start earlier in the ath- 2014 Mazda 6 2015 Ford Fusion honoring Weltz. It reads: letic program. He helped 4 Cylinder 4 Cylinder Walpole Valley Tire “Rob Weltz, Director lead a capital campaign 4 Door 4 Door of Athletics from 2000- program that enhanced Auto Auto 2010, [was] inducted into playing fields on the South Sun Roof Sunroof the Wall of Fame Friday, Campus; built a baseball/ Leather Oct. 2 at halftime of the softball complex; and a varsity football game. It state of the art Wellness was very fitting because Center, athletic training 2015 Volkswagen Jetta 2011 Honda CRV Weltz initiated the imple- room, and gymnasium. 4 Cylinder AWD Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 • Saturday 8:00 - Noon mentation of football at “Current Director of Auto 4 Cylinder Route 12 • Walpole, NH • 603-445-2060 the school that helped Athletics Tony Watkins Auto provide student-athletes states, ‘Rob left a great Air and families an opportu- legacy at Holy Innocents’ nity to stay at HI. Weltz by introducing football stated, ‘Adding football at and lacrosse and imple- Snow Tires Are In! 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Rob always said take care of the student Barrett & Valley Professional Friendly Service as a coach and the athlete Associates Inc. 13 Clinton Street • Springfield, VT 05156 will take care of the coach. “Professional Real Estate Services” 802-885-2500 • www.musevermont.com I will forever be grateful of his guidance and leader- www.barrettandvalley.com s h ip.’ 39 Pleasant Street, Grafton Lori Muse, Carol Cole, “Weltz states, “It was Broker/Owner REALTOR truly an honor to be rec- ognized at a school that I A rare opportunity. This 2 acre level lot is located in an established industrial park with road frontage on two sides. admire and love. Holy In- Includes easy access to local airport and state roads. A must see. $137,500 nocents’ was my home for 10 years. My hope is that my contributions to the A great parcel of land consisting of 17.8+/- acres facing west offers views with clearing. Located on a quiet country road in an area of fine homes (they call the road Skyline Drive for a reason). Current access off a shared driveway school will live on and the (ROW) or develop your own. Utilities on the road. Great access to the Upper Valley or any points off I91.$159,900 motto of ‘Doing what is in the best interests of the student-athletes’ will live Opportunity Knocks In Village! Business or Large Family Retreat! Pristine Village Home! This home has seen many upgrades including siding, for generations.’ Antique Country Interior Well Maintained Successful Inn Immaculate Property windows, decking/stairs/railings, paved driveway and Rob Weltz is the son of Rental Potential 9 Bedrooms, 9 Baths 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths much more. Designed originally to be a home with in-law Phyllis Weltz of Bellows Chester, $425,000 Chester, $374,000 Chester, $249,000 apartment, the property is currently being utilized as a single family. First floor includes a full/functional kitchen, Falls and the late Hans newer 3/4 bath, 2 bedrooms, laundry/storage room, living/ Weltz. Rob credits his par- dining combination. Upstairs offers family room, four ents with his moral fabric more bedrooms, pantry area and full bath. Both levels saying, ‘They always stuck offer access to a covered porch with views overlooking the town and storage rooms. Detached shed for added storage. with me and I am so grate- Situated on close to a half acre within walking distance to ful for the job they did to amenities. $110,000 instill values and com- munity service to others in me.’ In these pandemic Mini-Farm: Looking for that small scale farming op- times he misses his moth- portunity? This is it. This neat and tidy home offers a good er greatly and worries she Comfortable Ranch with Residential & Commercial Property Chalet Camp On 5.6+/- Acres sized eat in kitchen, formal dining area,large living room, Convenient Location Office, 6 Rooms & Open Concept Living w/Balcony den and a 1/2 bath/laundry on the first floor. A beautiful is so far away and living 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath 2 Bedroom Apartment 4 Bedroom, 1 Bath staircase leading up to a spacious hall with three bedrooms alone. He says, ‘She is a Newfane, $210,000 Springfield, $125,000 Reading, $89,000 and a full bath. Walkout basement offers lots of storage gift from God. An abso- space and shop area. Standing seam roof and maintained lute angel.’ with a new drilled well. 4.4+/- acres with fruit trees and small sugarbush. Excellent garden space with multiple “The recipient also felt outbuildings with run ins, chicken coop, barn... All located that his time in the bas- outside of town. $215,000 ketball program helped shape many of the ideals he carries forward today. The perfect family home!Set in an established neighborhood with lovely terraced grounds and stone walks, This half He noted, ‘The coaches acre lot, offers outdoor living enjoyment on the patio next helped develop my skills to the fire pit or sitting on the porch watching the sunset. This Raised Ranch Contemporary offers a bright, light as a person with commu- filled living room featuring beautiful hardwood floors, nication with older people 16+/- Acres 46+/- Acres 32.5 +/- Acres as well as a fireplace for those chilly evenings. When not and a work ethic. That Long Range Southwestern Views 700 Ft of Road Frontage Long Road Frontage hosting dinnier in the dining room, enjoy a quick lunch in Permit In Place For 3 Bedroom Septic Hunt, Hike, or Build Country Setting lives with me today and is the eat-in kitchen perhaps after working out in the exercise Chester, $125,000 Chester, $95,000 Townshend, $30,000 room or following your favorite sports team in the roomy the foundation of my skills family room. The master bedroom features a master bath and attributes as an AD GRAFTON CHESTER SPRINGFIELD NEWFANE and 2 more bedrooms share another bath. There is much and coach. It taught me to to love about this home from the lovely grounds, low 802-843-2390 802-875-2323 802-885-8282 802-365-4311 lead others to reach fur- maintenance upkeep and a 2 car garage. $220,000 ther than what they think they are capable of.’” The Vermont Journal/The Shopper December 09, 2020 | 9A holiday happenings Craft kits and books for Brownsville Community holiday gifts Church hosts live nativity SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Give the wool roving in different colors message that can be sent BROWNSVILLE, Vt. – On tunity to enjoy a recorded nar- On Thursday, Dec. 24, there gift of a hands-on craft project for hours of needle felting en- in an envelope and unfolds Sunday, Dec. 13, the com- ration of the Christmas story will be a Christmas Eve service kit this holiday season. Gallery joyment. to wish someone a Happy munity will have the oppor- complete with Mary, Joseph, outside the Brownsville Com- at the VAULT has several kinds Learn the traditional craft Birthday or other sentiment. the crèche with baby Jesus, an- munity Church at 7 p.m. The of kits that contain directions of vinegar graining, a type of VAULT also stocks several gels, wise men, and shepherds service will include special mu- and all the materials needed to faux finishing originally used books that inspire artistic Art and while circling the church drive- sic from guest Ben Fuller and do each project at home. Most to reproduce the look of exotic ideas with creative instruc- way. As you enter the drive, you more. The service will also be of these kits can be mailed and wood grain patterns. Choose tion, such as Chris Gluck’s will be handed a pre-recorded live-streamed on the church’s are great for family or friends a picture frame or wooden “Art From Nature ABC’s,” Historical CD by masked and gloved Facebook page at www.face- of all ages and experience to do tray. Corky Bond has written Jeanne Carbonetti’s “Zen of “ushers.” The story on the CD book.com/brownsvillecommu- together, either remotely or in out detailed instructions and Creative Painting,” and “Tao will coincide with what you see, nitychurch. person. See www.galleryvault. included the materials to get of Watercolor” books and Society will be interspersed with beau- The Brownsville Commu- org for the selection of projects you started. Corky has also as- DVDs, and “Swirled Nature tiful Christmas music, and is nity Church is located on the or stop in to select the perfect sembled kits with all materials Coloring Book” by Stacy calendars something you can take home 66 Brownsville-Hartland Rd., creative gift. and instructions to make color- Harshman. and enjoy year after year. between Albert Bridge School Sue Carey has assembled the ful leaf ornaments out of felt or Gallery at the VAULT is SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Thank you to Brownsville and the West Windsor Town materials for adults and chil- decorated felt hearts. located on 68 Main Street in Springfield Art and Histori- Community Church volunteers Hall. For more information, dren 8 years and older to make Also available are kits of Springfield and is open on cal Society 2021 calendar is for making possible one more email [email protected] a felted squirrel, barn owlet, colorful paste papers, letter Wednesday and Saturday, selling fast. This edition is a free to the public Christmas or visit www.brownsvilleumc- polar bear, or Santa. Also avail- stencils, and ribbon to make from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., and tribute to Bernie Lashua and event for all to enjoy. vt.org. able is a “pound sampler” of celebratory banners. Make a Friday, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. will take many of you on a trip down Memory Lane. The calendar can be pur- chased at Bibens, Images, Cavendish 2021 community Woodbury’s, Tina’s Hallmark and Cota & Cota as well as at SAHS. calendars are here SAHS is open every Satur- day, from 1-4 p.m., except on CAVENDISH, Vt. – Commu- the people and showcasing the friends. They make great holiday weekends. Masks are nity has never been so impor- work that this dynamic group stocking stuffers. For more required and only 10 people tant. To underscore that point, has undertaken to care for and information, including pric- at once can be in the facility. the Cavendish Community and beautify our villages. Since its es, or to volunteer with the Please visit and view the new Conservation Association has inception in 2018 the commit- CCCA, please call Robin at “inventions” displays and produced its 2021 Cavendish tee has raised flags, maintained 802-226-7736 or email cav- an actual comparator built Community Calendar, which school flower gardens, planted endishcommunityconserva- by J&L. You won’t be disap- is now on sale, just in time for and upgraded gardens in the [email protected]. pointed! the holidays. You can purchase greens and parks, and strung them at Crows Bakery on Depot holiday lights on the gazebo Street in Proctorsville, or if you and trees. To learn more about prefer not to visit the bakery, their activity, go to the Caven- you can order them through the dish Streetscapes page on Face- mail. Our address is P.O. Box book. 605, Cavendish, VT 05142. Proceeds from the calendar This year the calendar cel- help keep the CCCA going so ebrates the CCCA Streetscapes please consider purchasing Committee by highlighting one for yourself and for your

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