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ELECTION DAY fall back NOV. 03 your vote is Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 a.m. your voice Your Local Community Newspaper OCTOBER 28, 2020 | WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM VOLUME 59, ISSUE 22 Community creates “Black Lives Matter” mural BY JOE MILLIKEN member Laura Chapman as a long term, those conversations Other guests at the event in- The Shopper way to not act as a political state- will bring greater understand- cluded Senate Majority Leader ment, but rather to simply coun- ing, creating a community that is Becca Balint, Lieutenant Gov- PUTNEY, Vt. – After receiving ter and transform prejudice. genuinely inclusive.” ernor David Zuckerman, State approval from the Putney Se- Nearly 100 people took part The main purpose of the com- Representative Mike Mrowicki, lectboard, community members in the event throughout the mittee and the mural project is and Windham Southeast School recently united in front of the day, which was also attended by to ensure that all Putney resi- District Board Chairman David Putney Central School on West- Steffen Gillom, president of the dents, town employees, and visi- Schoales, and Vice Chairwoman minster West Road to proudly Windham County branch of tors receive equal treatment and of the School Board Anne Beek- paint a message for all to see: the National Association for the opportunity regardless of race, man. “Black Lives Matter.” Advancement of Colored Peo- color, religion, ancestry, national Understanding the impor- Manned with gallons of bright ple, who expressed to the par- origin, income, veteran status, tance of this positive message, yellow paint, brushes, and roll- ticipants and attendees that he sexual orientation, age, marital the school district board helped ers, adults and youth alike hoped that we can all continue or familiar status, disability, or initiate the event by issuing a teamed up to express their posi- to use art as a means for creat- gender identity and expression. statement endorsing the project tive message, countering nega- ing an awareness and discussion “I believe that the mural was and giving the town permission tive ones that had been displayed moving forward. actually the least we could do, in to use the elementary school around Windham County back Putney’s Equity and Inclusion the light of the fact that someone parking lot, which is private in July, including one such de- Committee, led by co-chairs Community members in Putney gathered to paint a “Black Lives had offended some of our most property, as part of creating the rogatory message found in Lisa Munoz and Jaime Contois, Matter” mural outside Putney Central School. vulnerable neighbors,” Beek- mural. Putney. The Windham County is also offering an anti-racism PHOTO BY EVIE LOVETT man added. “However, I am Upon completion of the mu- Sheriff’s Department assisted in book club through November, heartened to see the effort that ral project, which was carried directing traffic while the com- as well as organizing workshops practices, and decision-making Beekman said. Beekman is a people across the country are through without any incidents munity members created their for town employees. The com- processes. member of the Equity and In- making to dismantle the racism or negative feedback from the message. mittee identifies and advises the “In the immediate term, I clusion Committee. “It has and that is baked into our society. I public, the participants and at- The mural project had been Selectboard about addressing think that Putney really stepped continues to spark important, am moved by the support of the tendees concluded the event originally presented to the Se- inequities and encouraging in- up to support our neighbors of often difficult, and sometimes Putney community and hon- with a round of applause and lectboard by Chairman Josh clusive practices in town servic- color, and I hope it has made unpleasant conversation among ored to serve with my colleagues a positive group chant: “Black Laughlin and former board es, programs, human resource them feel safer in Putney,” Anne our citizens. I hope that in the on the committee.” lives matter! Black lives matter!” Bellows Falls author wins Successful food drive fills international book award shelves BELLOWS FALLS, to Families BY BILL LOCKWOOD Laramie Award is focused on tive American tales. She has Vt. – Chroma Tech- distributions, The Shopper Americana and the Civil War. Shoshone ancestors, three nology of Bellows families hav- She says “Seven Aprils” covers of whom were members of Falls led a successful ing used up BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Last the “whole scope of the war,” the Lewis and Clark expe- food drive that added their extra month Bellows Falls author but it is not about the battle dition. Her works have re- almost a thousand pandemic Eileen Charbonneau won the but the “forgotten part of the ceived a number of awards, pounds of food to the 3SquaresVT grand prize of the Laramie war.” Her story is about a wom- the Rita Award for romance shelves of Our Place food benefits, Award for Western, Pioneer, an who poses as a male nurse writers, Hearts of the West, Drop-In Center and and reduc- Civil War Fiction, one of 16 and then later becomes a spy. and a Daffanie De Morey. $3,000 to their coffers. tions in un- categories of the Chanticleer It is based on a true story that Her works have spanned the “We are so grate- employment International Book Awards, for she found through exhaustive 19th century, but she says, “I ful for everyone at benefits. her novel “Seven Aprils” that research. Charbonneau says stayed away from stories set Chroma who made Chroma Technology personnel, left to right, Rick Holloway, As a frame was released last year by Books she was inspired by the movie in wartime ‘til I was a witness this happen,” said Our Ellen Lawrence, and Jessica Ratner recently delivered about of reference, We Love Publishing of Canada. “Glory.” She says, “There must in New York.” Place director Lisa 1,000 pounds of food donations collected by employees to she cites 137 Our Place Drop-in Center. It is the first book of her “Civil be so many people like that.” She was on jury duty six Pitcher as she surveyed PHOTO PROVIDED households War Brides” series. The second Charbonneau and her hus- blocks from Ground Zero the boxes and cans that served in Jan- book, “Mercies of the Fallen,” band Ed moved to Bellows Falls on the day of the 9/11 attack. were being weighed as uary through had a virtual reading event at a few years ago after he retired Her most recent series before they were unloaded recently more than ever,” said OP direc- March before the pandemic re- Village Square Booksellers in and no longer had to follow ra- the current one was set in by Chroma personnel Rick tor Lisa Pitcher. “We have seen ally hit and the number falling Bellows Falls Oct. 16. It was re- dio jobs that had taken them up World War II. Her hero was Holloway, Ellen Lawrence, an increase in the number of to 87 in May and 48 in June as leased this spring shortly after and down the eastern seaboard. one of the Navajo “code talk- Jessica Ratner, and Dale Kon- meals we prepare go from 600- the stimulus and other benefits the pandemic prevented the They had honeymooned in this ers” who foiled the Nazi code dracki. plus in June and July to 842 in kicked in. usual live event at the store it part of Vermont and have had breakers by simply speaking Also collaborating in the August and 994 in September. Currently, Our Place is not would have otherwise received. an attachment ever since. With their native language. The collection with the employee- In September, we served twice open, but breakfasts and lunch- Charbonneau says, “Chanti- retirement they found an old latest of the current series, owned company was Jani- as many households in the food es can be accessed through a cleer is international so I feel Victorian in Bellows Falls. “Mercies of the Fallen” takes Tech Cleaning Services. pantry program as we did the window and food boxes can be like it’s part of a world literary Starting in 1988 Charbon- the reader from the Battle of The center’s annual Over- month before, going from 52 picked up at the door. Home community.” neau has had 13 historical fic- Antietam through Gettys- flow the Opera House food households to 109, represent- deliveries of boxes of food are This year she received her tion novels published as well burg to the New York draft collection event had been ing 328 people, plus we made 34 made to 34 seniors. award at home, participating as one nonfiction work, a riots. She is thinking of con- canceled due to the pandem- home deliveries to seniors. And She applauded the work of in the ceremony through her how-to on writing. She is origi- tinuing that series by taking ic, so the center held a drive- about 30% of those accessing Amanda Reed and Kim Wallace computer. She says she is really nally from Cold Spring, N.Y., her heroine, Ursula, through by collection at its location at the food shelf have had to come for keeping the center on task impressed by their yearly con- in the Hudson Valley where the rest of the war. 4 Island St. Donations were in more than once in a month to and meeting the community’s ference since “American pub- “Seven Aprils” is partially set. Both books of her “Civil weighed outside before they meet their families’ needs,” she needs. lishing tends to be American Charbonneau has multicul- War Brides” series are avail- were shunted inside through added. “We’re not sure what we’re go- and New York centered, and it tural heritage and a theater able at Village Square Book- a window. Pitcher theorizes the increase ing to do this winter,” Pitcher is refreshing to hear other view- and filmmaking background, sellers on the Square in Bel- “In these unusual times, is due to a few factors, includ- points from other places.” The being a teller of Irish and Na- lows Falls. families need our food pantry ing the reduction in Farmers See FOOD on Page 2A Rockingham Selectboard introduces municipal manager BY BETSY THURSTON Chair Gaetano Putignano Green explained Sustainable can be reached at 802-463-3964 Bellows Falls Fire Department, meetings are held on the first The Shopper thanked Kemp, Wise, Vice Chair Rockingham’s vision statement ext. 1104. and Police Department Face- and third Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in Peter Golec, and everyone “for included activities like collect- Putignano thanked Chuck book pages. the Lower Theater of the Bel- ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – The keeping it safe and functional ing food waste and said com- Wise for being interim manager The Rockingham Selectboard lows Falls Opera House. Rockingham Selectboard met down there.” The recycling cen- posting, instead of putting food for the last seven months and Tuesday, Oct. 20 and discussed ter is now open on Mondays, waste in the landfill, is “a key said he thought Wise received the recycling center, the munici- Wednesdays, and Saturdays. piece that we can do locally to about 16% of the usual salary. pal manager, and Halloween. The Rockingham Take Action help with reversing global cli- Putignano thanked Wise for Interim Municipal Manager meetings from last winter es- mate warming.” getting involved and “really car- Chuck Wise explained that tablished the need for commu- Putignano, Golec, and Wise ing about what goes on around Josh Kemp, who was serving as nity sustainability and the task agreed it was successful. Wise here. If I had a bouquet of flow- the interim recycling manager force Sustainable Rockingham mentioned people are using the ers, I’d give it to you.” at the Rockingham Recycling was developed for energy effi- totes and the amount of food Putignano reminded residents Center, was no longer available ciency and resiliency. Sustain- collection has increased. that Trick or Treating is allowed to continue the position. Wise able Rockingham Chair Laurel Putignano introduced the in the village of Bellows Falls, commended him for transform- Green asked for feedback from new Municipal Manager Scott but was unsure about surround- ing the recycling center and ad- the board on the collection of Pickup who started Oct. 19. His ing areas. More information is dressing code violations. food waste. office is in the Town Hall and he available on the town website,
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Employees are Homes and school for the Grant Program, which was those primarily in the health- eligible to receive payments academic year, Kurn Hattin passed by the Legislature. This care and human services fields. of either $1,200 or $2,000 was required to provide a va- round expands the types of em- The first round covered ap- depending on the number of riety of safety and protective ployers who are now eligible proximately 370 employer ap- hours worked and other eli- equipment. Medical supplies to apply and includes employ- plications, equating to approxi- gibility criteria. such as thermometers for the ees who worked for an eligible mately 15,650 employees who Grants will be awarded cottage residences, as well employer last spring during the received a grant. The second through an online applica- as protective gear such as worst of the pandemic in Ver- round expands the employer tion process and funds will masks, face shields, goggles, mont but are no longer work- type to include sectors such as be distributed on a first- gloves, and shoe and cloth- Bellows Falls Rotary Club President Bill Stevens presenting the PPE ing for that employer. pharmacies, grocery stores, and come, first-served basis ing covers were needed for Rotary 7870 District Global Grant check to Kurn Hattin Homes for “I want to thank the Legisla- certain retail, and appropriates until the program’s fund- the school nurses. The cost Children Executive Director Stephen Harrison and Co-Executive Di- ture for their work to expand an additional $22.5 million. ing is depleted. Approved of these items was signifi- rector Susan Kessler. this program,” said Gov. Scott. This round will be adminis- employers will receive their cant and unbudgeted. The PHOTO PROVIDED “This phase recognizes some tered by the Department of Fi- award amount for distribu- Rotary’s grant made a signif- of the forgotten heroes of last nancial Regulation in consulta- tion to current employees icant impact in underwrit- protective equipment. All of the grateful. Our regional Rotary spring: the people who kept us tion with the Agency of Human and former employees will ing the cost of these urgently added expenses due to the Cov- clubs have always stepped up fed, housed our most vulnera- Services. be contacted directly by the needed medical and protec- id-19 virus have become an un- to support our children at Kurn ble, cared for our children, and The Hazard Pay Grant Pro- Department of Financial tive items. expected burden on our overall Hattin Homes in exceptional so much more. I appreciate the gram requires eligible employ- Regulation to continue the “We are both delighted budget, so receiving this kind- ways,” stated Stephen Harrison, work of so many Vermonters to ers to identify current and application and receive a di- and relieved to receive this ness from Rotary is incredibly executive director, Kurn Hattin help us through this once-in- former employees who meet rect payment. Rotary grant for personal helpful, and we are extremely Homes for Children. a-century crisis and know we eligibility criteria. For exam- “The department is hon- have more work to do to help ple, the employee must have ored to administer this pro- families recover from the im- worked a certain number of gram and will seek to make the process as seamless and Nominations open for ACE Awards straightforward as possible for Vermonters during this BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – mittee is looking for members form. Paper forms can be faxed difficult time,” said Com- Greater Falls Connections is of the community who work to Parks Place at 1-802-463- missioner Michael Pieciak. inviting community mem- tirelessly to make a difference. 8138. Forms should be submit- “We encourage interested bers to nominate unsung They coach teams, organize ted by Tuesday, Nov. 17. employers to apply quickly heroes for the annual Ac- fundraisers, or volunteer at our The 2020 ACE Award win- as the program is first-come, tive Community Engage- local hospitals, schools, church- ners will be announced at a first-served and we antici- ment Awards. These awards es, and more. They consistently Gathering of Gratitude Satur- pate significant interest.” recognize local individu- and selflessly devote their time day, Nov. 21, time and location Online applications will be als who are active in com- and efforts, going above and to be announced. The 2020 accepted beginning Wednes- munity engagement in the beyond without thought of re- winners will be determined by day, Oct. 28 at 9 a.m. via the Greater Falls area. This year ward or recognition. a group of previous winners Hazard Pay Grant Program four awards will be given to Stop by Parks Place, 44 and the Greater Falls Con- website: www.dvha.vermont. Spades for local businesses; School St., Bellows Falls, to pick nections staff members. For gov/front-line-employees- Clubs for clubs or organiza- up a paper nomination form or more information, contact the hazard-pay-grant-program. tions, Diamonds for youth or go to the Greater Falls Con- Greater Falls Connections ACE young adult; and Hearts for nections Facebook page, www. Award Committee at 802-463- individual adults. facebook.com/greaterfallscon- 9927 ext. 212 or email at deb@ GET YOUR The ACE Award Com- nections, to fill out the online greaterfallsconnections.org. LOCAL NEWS WITH US! 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HISTORY He can be reached at 802-374-0119 or email school year for all children BY RON PATCH [email protected] REGION – Vermont stu- and ready to learn. ton, executive director of Hun- dents aged 18 and younger As a result of the advocacy ger Free Vermont. “Thanks to are now eligible for free nutri- efforts in Vermont and nation- the caring school food service tious meals whether learning at wide, breakfasts and lunches professionals across our state, home or in school under a new will be free for all, can be picked and the dedicated team at the Fire protection child nutrition waiver granted up by parents for the days when Agency of Education, Vermont by the United States Depart- learning is happening at home, school meal programs are an In the old days Chester had ment of Agriculture, Hunger and can be provided for week- amazing nutrition and health a number of wells around Free Vermont announced Fri- ends for the rest of the 2020- resource for all, and I urge ev- town for fire protection. In day, Oct. 23. 2021 school year to ensure ery family to use them – when some cases these were water- The changes in program op- students have access to the nu- you do, you’re not just easing ing troughs. These were circu- erations will support efforts by trition they need to grow and your own challenges, but you lar wells with wooden lift-up Vermont schools to effectively thrive, no matter where they’re are keeping school meal pro- covers. In those days horses plan and provide meal service learning. Kids who participate grams financially stable for were the mode of transporta- for local children. “The latest in school meal programs expe- everyone, and you’re helping tion. Watering troughs were child nutrition waivers granted rience improved ability to focus schools buy local food to keep the gas stations of the day. by the USDA allowing all chil- and overall academic success, Vermont farmers going strong. We have photos of a well on dren to receive meals for free while decreasing hunger and Everyone wins with school the south end of the green, the has been a dream realized for chronic health issues. meals!” intersection of Routes 11 and school nutrition professionals,” “Universal free meals mean Any Vermont children, 18 103 near the new Jiffy Mart said Karyl Kent, School Nutri- that every child has the oppor- and under, can access these and one out on the island in tion Association of Vermont tunity to focus on their school meals, including pre-K and Looking toward Springfield showing well in left foreground, circa front of Salon 2000. These president and Lamoille North work fully nourished and ready homeschooled children. While 1910. were the only wells we could PHOTO PROVIDED BY CHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY Food Service director. “How- to learn. This is the work ahead there are no eligibility require- document. ever temporary, this is what we of us, to ensure all children ments to access these meals, Working on our upcoming from Steam Mill at one PM for 15 wells. Most of these have have been advocating for years. have access to free school meals households with school-aged book, “History of Chester Fire a fire in the barn of Mrs. Marsh been filled in and forgotten In these desperate times, Ver- even as we return to better, children completing and sub- Departments,” we found an on North St, better known as the today. At one time years ago mont school nutrition teams more normal times,” said Kent. mitting a school meal applica- old typewritten document. Dr. Edson place. The Yo-Semite this was our fire protection. continue to heed the call to Since the Covid-19 outbreak, tion is a simple and effective The author is unknown but Engine and Company HR Bar- If you know of a well, please provide support to our families as many as 1 in 4 Vermont- way to support your local child he or she recorded a number ney foreman were promptly on contact me. and communities through nu- ers are experiencing hunger nutrition program, helping of his or her Chester memo- the spot and set the Engine at the The photo with this ar- tritionally balanced meals for or food insecurity, a sharp in- them continue to meet com- ries. Mentioned is Chester reservoir near the schoolhouse us- ticle is the well in the road at all children,” said Kent. crease from 1 in 10 Vermont- munity needs into the future. having seven wells but not ing the Y and playing two very the intersection of Routes 11 Each school is providing ers, pre-Covid-19. Even more To learn how meals are be- where they were. effective streams onto the fire and 103 near the new Jiffy meals in a different way, but alarmingly, households with ing served in your community, One was on the green di- and in about twenty minutes the Mart. You are looking toward all schools are finding creative children are twice as likely to be contact your local school or rectly in front of the hotel. In Steamer Aid Co came from the So Springfield. solutions to serve nutritious experiencing food insecurity. visit www.hungerfreevt.org/ recent years the town filled Street and set in the same reser- meals while keeping everyone “Now more than ever, school school-meals-during-covid. in this well. This was a large voir with our tub but the water This week’s old saying: “It’s safe. These meals follow nutri- meals are one of our most valu- Ensuring all kids are access- diameter well of dry laid- was soon exhausted and then the better to have goals and not tional guidelines, are prepared able and effective resources for ing school meals at this time up stone. Laying up circular Yo-Semite was taken to the river achieve them than to have no safely by the school nutrition keeping all of Vermont’s kids is important for the health of stone wells was a specialized and was soon doing good work goals at all.” professionals in your commu- healthy and all of our commu- our kids, communities, and skill. and the fire nearly under con- nity, and help kids get fueled up nities strong,” says Anore Hor- schools. On the south end of the trol. The Steamer was set at green near the flagpole was the reservoir near the cemetery another well of similar con- and after both engines got reset Springfield Hospital welcomes two urology physicians struction. We have a num- the fire was fully under control ber of photos from different in a short time…” SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Spring- tifications from the Occupational scheduling appointments for new site at www.springfieldurology. angles of this end of the green So one well was near the field Hospital is pleased to wel- Safety and Health Administra- and existing patients. For more org. To schedule an appointment, showing the well. One post- stone schoolhouse. The cem- come two urology physicians tion. information, please visit our web- please call 802-886-3556. card dated 1908 shows a hy- etery well is next to Frank who recently joined Leanne Al- “We are pleased to welcome drant at this location instead Bidwell’s and is still there to- exander, PA-C, and the urology Drs. Kilchevsky and Madden- of the well. Progress. day. staff at Springfield Urology. Fuentes to Springfield Urology– I called Ted Spaulding to I didn’t know where Blais- Amichai D. Kilchevsky, M.D., and to bring the skills of these see what wells he might know. dell’s was so I asked Ted. Blais- received his medical degree from experienced urology profession- Ted knew of a watering trough dell’s is the home across the the George Washington Univer- als to our region,” commented at the intersection of Grafton street from Smitty’s Chester sity School of Medicine in Wash- Michelle Johnson, director of and Main streets. This trough Market. Ted told me the well ington, D.C. and completed his Specialty Practice Operations for was destroyed when struck by was out in front of the house. urology residency at Yale-New Springfield Hospital. Buying: an inebriated Chesterite and Another entry from the Yo- Haven Hospital, in New Haven, Springfield Urology is currently • Antiques his Buick. Semite ledger: Conn. Dr. Kilchevsky is board Down in the Depot, there “May 12th 1889 certified by the American Board • Early Photographs was a well on the island in “Yo-Semite Engine Co met of Urology. • Military: Helmets, front of what today is Salon at engine house for practice Ramiro Madden-Fuentes, F Flags, Uniforms, 2000. In 1886 the Chester Roll called at 7PM Engine was M.D., received his medical de- Weapons, Daggers House was at the Salon 2000 taken to the reservoir in front gree, with honors, from Baylor location. In our Yo-Semite of Chester House + practiced College of Medicine, Houston, BLACK RIVER GOOD and Bayonets ledger I found this entry: some then was taken to res- Texas, and completed his resi- NEIGHBOR SERVICES • Antique Clocks & “Chester Depot, Vt June ervoir in front of Blaisdells + dency in Urologic Surgery at Clock Parts 26th, 1886 some practice was had, the Duke University Medical Center 37B Main St, Ludlow, VT 05149 • Guns “Yo Semite Engine Com- Engine was again reset at the in Durham, N.C. Dr. Madden- Hours: Monday-Friday, pany met at their Hall at 7 PM reservoir near Chester House Fuentes is board certified by the 10 AM–3 PM • Coins regular meeting + for practice. + some very good playing was American Board of Urology. Phone: 802-228-3663 • & More! The Engine was taken to the done + then the Engine was Leanne Alexander, PA-C, www.brgn.org reservoir in front of Chester taken back to Engine House…” joined our Urology practice in “We are here to help” House + was tried + water was Another document we January 2019. She received her Serving Ludlow, Mt. Holly, Belmont, Call Ron Patch at 802-374-0119 thrown over the eagle on Town found mentions a well on Master of Science in physician Cavendish, Proctorsville & Plymouth Hall. The Engine was reported First Avenue and one on Elm assistant studies from the Uni- to be in good condition.” Street – exactly where we don’t versity of New England, Port- Another entry: yet know. For our upcoming land, Maine, and is certified by “Chester Depot, Vt Feb 23rd book, this information will the National Commission on 284 River Street • Springfield, VT • 802-885-2200 1891 be included. I estimate Ches- Certification of Physician As- Open 7 Days a Week, from 12 Noon to Closing “Fire alarm was sounded ter might have had a total of sistants. Leanne currently holds Gift Certificates Available ACLS, PALS, ATLS and BLS cer-
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I believe that tree and Mr. Ferguson who lived where Veterans Park. Thanks to all. voting and voting in general in contacting our Help Line at 802- amazing human beings. We’re al- four others were paid for by Zoa the Harrisons lived across the Thanks to the Vermont Jour- Vermont? Senior Solutions in- 885-2669. ways greatful for our volunteers Fletcher who was one of the last park also used to help Zoa nal [and Ralph Pace] for the ar- terviewed Charlie Degener on It is now Open Enrollment and staff members at Senior So- Fletchers that helped settle our maintain the park. Zoa lived in ticle on the tree. Brattleboro Community TV. for those who are currently re- lutions, as well as Senior Centers, community of Ludlow. the next house above Harrison As the town clerk in Wood- ceiving Medicare. It is the op- Community Care Groups, and Zoa was always concerned where Richard’s mother lived. Sincerely, stock, he clearly explained the portunity to review your plan other partners like RSVP, SEV- for the care of the park. She Is my memory off? Someone Herbert B. VanGuilder process. As Charlie informed and learn how to select a better CA, COVE, COVER, municipal paid for the five trees and paid can please correct me. Ludlow, Vt. us, Vermont ranked number plan for your needs. Open En- employees, Police and Fire de- one in the country for perfor- rollment ends Dec. 7. You may partments, HCRS, APS, com- mance measures of the elec- want to learn about new premi- munity nurses, VNH, Bayada, Dear Editor, tion process. You can find the ums, new coverage options, or Hunger Free Vermont, and the BCTV YouTube video on our have other questions about your hospitals, and once again the vol- As an educator for 20 years, Town: A Child’s Story About those qualities. website, www.seniorsolutions- plan. Often people don’t realize unteers everywhere. I was saddened to read in the Racial Injustice.” In this case, the loss is deep vt.org. the ways they can save money A great example of volun- Sept. 30 issue of The Shopper It may be that those involved and lasting, a deprivation in Please also check our web- on their prescriptions and other teerism is the AmeriCorps VIS- that Springfield community might have handled all this a Vermont community of the site for information on the plan options. Call the Help Line TA Volunteer Program. We have school district leaders had ac- more artfully, but I ask this richness and resilience in Black many benefits available for at 802-885-2669 for a phone ap- a new AmeriCorps member this cepted the resignation of a valu- question: Are our children and culture. The world is not lily- Vermonters who are over 60 pointment. year, Kyle, who is so dedicated! able and dedicated teaching ourselves so tender that we must White, and we are enriched by or disabled. Our case man- Senior Solutions has the op- Relatively new to Senior Solu- professional during early Sep- feel comfortable at all times and contacting and appreciating agers are able to assist aging portunity to work with so many tions, he has jumped in and is tember. While I feel for the edu- with all things? Gains are often other cultures and views. Why Vermonters to access benefits great organizations. From par- working on many projects. His cator himself, I am heart sore uncomfortable, and while it is would we deprive our chil- and programs in nutrition, ticipating on the National Coun- skills and willingness to pitch for the school children deprived helpful for adults to know and dren – and ourselves – of that wellness, financial assistance, cil on Aging Benefits Enrollment in on many fronts is a valuable of an alternative, responsible, acknowledge a lack of comfort bounty? As such, my deepest visitor programs, Home Meds Center grant project with Graf- quality. Like other volunteers, his and interesting voice in a much- in children and to help students concern is for the whole com- evaluation, questions regard- ton County, N.H. to volunteer- motivation is the desire to make needed dialogue about race. through their doubts and fears, munity. ing self-neglect, Medicaid, ing with the Moore Library in the world a better place. We look According to the article, a let’s also recognize children are SHIP/Medicare, and more. Newfane, Vt. on their Commu- forward to working with Kyle as child was made uncomfort- far more hardy and resourceful Sincerely, We are funded through the nity Memory Oral History proj- he helps to expand our volunteer able by the reading of the story than we often credit, and we Dorothy Leech Older Americans Act and ect, we feel fortunate to connect projects and as he creates other “Something Happened in Our need to allow them to exercise Rockingham, Vt. grants so we never have to with wonderful organizations. productive programs.
Dear Editor, Virtual Sustainable Home Tour Fellow residents of Benning- America event will be adjusted similar to past years. Members REGION – On Saturday, products so they can make in- lated to the challenges and goals ton and the surrounding area: accordingly. We will be unable of Rolling Thunder Depart- Nov. 7, from 10-11:30 a.m., formed decisions about their of their projects. They freely Calls and emails have been to accommodate the almost ment 1 Vermont will conduct SEON’s 2020 Virtual Sustain- projects – no matter how big give of their time to explain coming into the Vermont Vet- 500 strong who have attended the observance and manage the able Home Tour will show- or small. A secondary goal is to their approach to the project, erans’ Home requesting infor- this event the past few years order of events as follows: CEO case four homes and the de- reach out to builders and archi- the decisions they made in con- mation on the 2020 Wreaths at our home. Your expression Melissa Jackson, chaplain, sign and construction teams tects about the latest innovations sultation with the homeowner, Across America activities at of support and attendance has Amy Maroney from Friends of whose work demonstrates a in design and construction. and why a particular product the home. As we all know, Cov- been humbling, to say the least. the Vermont Veterans’ Home, commitment to high perfor- This year the line-up of homes was chosen over another. 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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 October 28, 2020 | 5A CHURCH SERVICES obituaries Aurilla Manning, 1938-2020 Robert A. Gosselin, 1948-2020 Laurence M. Bart, 1949-2020 LUDLOW, Vt. – Aurilla “Jit” dren Joan White and her SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Robert marie Dube of Chester, Ce- ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – Lau- (Scales) (Ellison) Manning, 82, husband Tony of Anacortes,A. Gosselin, 72, passed away cile Burbank of Chester, and rence “Larry” M. Bart died died Thursday at the Gill Odd Wash., Linda Emmons andsurrounded by family Wednes- Annemarie Sexton of Spring- Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020. - Al Fellows Home in Ludlow, Vt. Jit her husband Mark of Wind- day evening, Oct. 21, 2020 field; one brother Edmund though he had had Alzheimer’s was born Jan. 17, 1938, in Lud- ham, and Shawn Ellison ofat the Dartmouth HitchcockGosselin, M.D., of Glenmount, disease for many years, he final- low, Vt. She was the daughter of Ludlow; her brother Arthur Medical Center in Lebanon,N.Y., and several nieces, neph- ly succumbed to the Covid-19 George and Lillian (Rhoades) and his wife Francis of Mount N.H. He was born May 5, 1948ews, and cousins. virus. Scales. Holly; her grandchildren Tyler in Plymouth, N.H., the son of He was predeceased by his Larry Bart was born in New Although she spent most of Farnsworth and his wife Kat of John and Marie (McCarthy)parents John and Marie, one York City in 1949. He was ad- her life in Ludlow, she lived in Brandon, Sarah White of South Gosselin. He graduated frombrother John Gosselin Jr., and opted at birth by Max and Lancaster, S.C., for a few years, Royalton, Anthony White of Bellows Falls High School andtwo sisters Helen Hendrickson Rhoda Bart, a Jewish couple. where she worked at Southern Colorado, and Sheila White later attended Greenfield Com- and Rita Alves. Throughout Larry’s life, his Screen. Upon moving back to of White River; seven great- munity College. He was - em A funeral mass will be- celJudaism was a comfort and a Ludlow, she worked for Gen- grandchildren, as well as many ployed as a technician in the ebrated at St. Joseph’s Catholic refuge. Larry attended the Uni- eral Electric for many years be- nieces and nephews and several plumbing and heating industry Church in Chester Thursday, versity of South Florida where fore retiring. lifelong friends. for many years. Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. Reverendhe flourished, earning first a Laurence M. Bart, 1949-2020. Jit loved spending time with Aurilla was predeceased by Robert is survived by two Peter Williams will officiate. bachelor’s degree, then a mas- PHOTO PROVIDED friends and family. She was her husband Athol and four sons Sean Gosselin of New Davis Memorial Chapel inter’s, and finally a doctorate in an avid gardener and enjoyed siblings James Scales, Elmer Mexico and Kyle Gosselin of Springfield is assisting with ar- psychology. He used to say that chologist for 20 years. He truly sharing her flowers with others. Scales, Janet Stewart, and Elea- California; three sisters Rose- rangements. one of his experimental psych cared about the patients he Her other passion was for art. nor Bickford. professors described him as “the worked with and did all he Over the years her work var- Honoring her wishes, there monkey who would always fig- could to help them. He lost his ied from tole painting to pen will not be visiting hours or a Douglas L. Metcalf, 1951-2020 ure out how to get the banana.” job in 2007 most probably due and ink to colored pencil. She funeral. Interment was Tues- Larry moved to the College to the progression of his ill- took great care and pride in her day, Oct. 20 at Pleasant View PERKINSVILLE, Vt. – of William and Mary in 1986 to ness. Larry had a big laugh and creations. She also liked to sew, Cemetery in Ludlow. In lieu Douglas Lynn Metcalf, 69, work as a clinical psychologist a quirky mind. He was so very crochet, and do needlework. of flowers, donations may be passed away at his home Sun- in the Counseling Center. There intelligent. He loved to bicycle, She was the wife of Lloyd El- made to the Gill Odd Fellowsday morning, Oct. 25, 2020. he met his future wife Debra kayak, and swim. He particu- lison Sr., with whom she had Home Activities, 8 Gill Ter- He was born May 18, 1951 Drown. They soon moved to larly loved to play the guitar and three children. They divorced race, Ludlow, VT 05149 or thein Springfield, Vt., the son Vermont and were married in did so on his Martin guitar with in 1973. In 1986, on Pearl Har- Ludlow Ambulance Service, of Robert F. and Catherine 1987. In 1994, they traveled to the rich sound of a bell. bor Day, in Hawaii, she married 19 West Hill Rd., Ludlow, VT(Cook) Metcalf. He graduated China to adopt their daugh- Most importantly, Larry had a Athol “Red” Manning. They 05149. from Chester High School, ter Jessamyn. They had a rich big and loving heart and he gave had 10 fun-filled years together Arrangements are under theClass of 1969. life full of friends and travels, of it freely. He is survived by his until his death in 1996. direction of the Davis Memo- Douglas worked for himself events, and long talks on the wife Debra Drown, his daugh- Survivors include her chil- rial Chapel. in the masonry industry, Ar- deck of their house in Rocking- ter Jessamyn Bart, his cousin rowhead Stoneworks, and was ham. Stuart Septoff, and many, many well known for his craftsman- Larry worked at the Brattle- friends. There will be no replac- Jacqueline M. Snide, 1940-2020 ship and creativity. He also boro Retreat as a clinical psy- ing him. worked for Ervin Eaton, Ron Douglas L. Metcalf, 1951-2020. WEATHERSFIELD, Vt. – She is survived by her hus- Brown, and Greg Brown as a PHOTO PROVIDED Jacqueline M. (Companion) band Richard of Weathersfield; mason. Margaret L. Nault, 1916-2020 Snide, 80, passed away Satur- her children Shelli Snide of St. He loved music and played Metcalf and sisters Diane day, Oct. 17, 2020 at Springfield Joseph, Mo.; Peter Snide and drums in high school in the and Doug Moulton and Sha- SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Mar- Health and Rehab Center after his wife Kim of Port Henry, band East Coast Overhead ron Bruce and John Thorbin. garet (Peggy) Louise Nault, an illness. She was born May Fla.; Timothy Snide and his Door Company. He was a freeDouglas was predeceased by 104, passed away Oct. 18, 2020 1, 1940 in Claremont, N.H., life partner Diane LaPlante of spirit and fiercely independent his parents Robert and Cath- at Springfield Health and - Re the daughter of Theodore and Weathersfield; Leanna LeBar- person. On one of his adven- erine Metcalf, sister Sandra, hab Center. She was married Bertha (Nadeau) Companion. ron and her husband Francis tures, he rode cross-country on wife Sherri Smith, and niece to Joseph Hector Nault for 50 On May 28, 1960, she married of Reading; and Matthew Snide a motorcycle from Baltimore, Jody Lynn Hendee Metcalf. wonderful years. Hector passed Richard H. Snide in Claremont, and his wife Vicky of Weathers- Vt., to Ventura, Calif. and visit- A celebration of life serviceaway in 1996. N.H. They recently celebrated field; seven grandchildren and ed there again after his big trip. will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, She was born in Charlestown, 60 years of marriage. seven great-grandchildren; and Douglas loved nature, fam- 2020 at 11 a.m. at 236 BemisN.H. March 22, 1916. She was a Jacqueline was employed at many nieces, nephews, great- ily, music, Willie Nelson, and Rd. in Baltimore, Vt. A recep- graduate of Charlestown High Silver Forest Inc. in Bellows nieces, and great-nephews. Her was a collector of many things, tion will follow. School and worked as an as- Falls prior to her retirement. brother, Ronald Companion, especially toys that were me- In lieu of flowers, memorial sistant lab and scrub technician Previously, she did cleaning predeceased her in 2018. chanical or made noise. donations may be made to the at Springfield Hospital. Peggy and housekeeping at various A graveside service will be He leaves behind a large Springfield Family Center, 365 and her husband lived in New places, including Springfield held Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at family of brothers, sisters, and Summer St, Springfield, VT Hampshire, Florida, and South Margaret L. Nault, 1916-2020. Hospital and in Arizona, 2 as p.m. at the Plain Cemetery many nieces, nephews, and 05156 or to the Springfield- HuCarolina before returning back PHOTO PROVIDED well as office cleaning with her in Perkinsville, Vt. with Rev. cousins: brothers Robert “Bud” mane Society, 401 Skitchewaugto Springfield where they both husband Richard in Florida. George Keeler officiating. In and Louanne Metcalf, Rich- Trail, Springfield, VT 05156. enjoyed attending events and a good bowl of ice cream! She loved playing Bingo and lieu of flowers, donations may ard Metcalf, Scott and Kath- Davis Memorial Chapel games in at the Senior Center. She is survived by her son card games, doing jigsaw and be made to a charity of one’s leen Metcalf, Barry and Heidi Springfield is assisting with ar- Peggy was a member of the Charles E. Randall and his wife word search puzzles, and en- choice. Davis Memorial Chapel Metcalf, Sherm and Christine rangements. Daughters of the American Rosemary of Bellevue, Neb.; joyed traveling. is assisting with arrangements. Revolution, the American her daughter Sandra R. Spin- Rosie the Riveter Association, dler and her husband John of Janet Watson, 1942-2020 and the Elks Women’s Auxil- Springfield; nieces, nephews, BELLOWS FALLS, VT. iary. Affectionately known as grandchildren, and great- SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Janet ing and the environment. She “Nana,” Peggy touched the lives grandchildren. She was prede- Immanuel Episcopal Church, 20 Church St. Rousse Watson died at Moun- volunteered at St. Paul’s United of so many. She cherished her ceased by her mother Caroline Until further notice, the Diocese of Vermont has made online tain View Assisted Living Oct. Methodist Church, Ronald time with family and friends L. Robichaux, father Benjamin services available with Bishop Shannon. Go to www.diovermont. 7, 2020 in Ukiah, Calif., due to McDonald House, and sup- and gave warm hugs to all. In L. Eaton, and brother Robert H. org. For more information, go to www.immanuelepiscopal.org. natural causes. She was 78. ported numerous environ- her younger days, Peggy en- Eaton. Janet was born Jan. 11, 1942 mental groups including the joyed a game of cards, watch- A graveside service will be LUDLOW, VT. in Barre, Vt., to her parents Audubon Society and Sierra ing birds, reading a good book, held at Pine Crest Cemetery Francis and Raida Rousse. She Club. She enjoyed travel, play- knitting, planting flowers, and in Charlestown, N.H. Oct. 31, Annunciation Catholic Church, Corner of Depot and High St. graduated from the University ing bridge, and quilting. painting. She loved the activi- 2020 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flow- Church has reopened for Sunday and weekday masses: of Vermont with a Bachelor Janet is survived by her sons ties at Springfield Health and ers, donations can be made to Saturday at 4:30 p.m., Sundays at 8 a.m., and 10 a.m. For of Arts in 1964. She marriedStephen Watson of Wilming- Rehab. You could catch her Springfield Health and Rehab more information, go to www.okemovalleycatholicparishes.com Stephen Watson in 1964. Theton, Del., Matthew Watson of singing along with musicians, for the Activities Department or call 802-228-3451. Watsons moved around the Austin, Texas; Andrew Wat- and she was a top Bingo win- at 105 Chester Rd., Spring- country several times, living in son of Willits, Calif.; and two ner. Up to her final days, Peggy field, VT 05156. Davis Memo- Ludlow Baptist Church, on the Green, 99 Main St. Burlington; Wilmington, Del.; grandchildren, Ian and Ryan had a sweet tooth and wouldn’t rial Chapel is assisting with ar- Sunday school and service at 11 a.m. are in person. Sunday Lubeck, W.V.; Tulsa, Okla.; Watson. She is preceded in say no to a piece of chocolate or rangements. evening worship is canceled. Mid-week prayer will continue over Parkersburg, W.V.; and finally death by her husband Stephen Zoom. For more information about social distancing guidelines, settling in Hockessin, Del. and her brother Robert Rous- go to www.LudlowBaptist.org or call Pastor Jerry Scheumann at Janet was a supportive se. 802-228-7600. mother and homemaker who A memorial service will be was passionate about garden- held at a later date. PLEASE NOTE Tyson Community Church, Corner of Rt. 100 and Dublin Rd. Service is at 10:30 a.m. on Zoom. 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July 11, 2020, Thank you for your understanding before the service starts. For more information, go to www. to Davis Memo- stmaryjoseph.com. rial Chapel for all ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ their hard work, WESTMINSTER, VT. and thank God for the beautiful CHURCH SERVICES: The First Congregational Church of Westminster, 3470 US Rt. 5 day during this Sunday services are online. For more information, difficult time. We are currently running Social Distancing Church Services on an alternating schedule. Subject to space. All services are call 802-772-4148, or find us on Facebook at www. posted online at www.VermontJournal.com. facebook.com/First-Congregational-Church-of-Westminster- PHOTO PROVIDED Inc-1506511432980057. 6A | October 28, 2020 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper arts & entertainment “All the President’s Men” “Make Yourself at Home” and RAMP raffle virtual concert ANDOVER, Vt. – Little TV – check www.okemoval- House Studio founder. “Music BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Fol- Globe, and BAFTA recognition, House at 802-376-6480. Yellow House Studio presents ley.tv/schedules for air times. and the arts are more important lowing the successful reopen- this timeless movie is a caution- RAMP’s 2020 virtual Art “Make Yourself at Home,” a Viewers can also find the list- than ever right now. We hope ing of the Bellows Falls Opera ary tale about corruption at the Raffle is still selling tickets virtual living room concert ings in the interactive program audiences will sit back, enjoy, House Oct. 16, the Rocking- highest levels of government, until Oct. 31 at midnight. featuring Broadway veteran guide on both Comcast & VTel. and even sing along.” ham Arts and Museum Project reckless political power, and Proceeds from over 45 pieces and Andover resident Susan The concert will continue to be This concert is made pos- will sponsor the 1976 classic the results of operating outside of original artwork, donated Haefner, with special guests available for viewing on You- sible by the generous support political thriller, “All the Presi- the law. by local artists, will be raffled Lisa and Lori Brigantino, Tube for the month of Novem- of Mascoma Bank and Friends dent’s Men,” Sunday, Nov. 1 at Forty years later, Woodward off. From New York to White premiering on Okemo Valley ber. of the Little Yellow House. The 2 p.m. and Bernstein are still in the po- River Junction to Bellows TV’s YouTube channel Sun- Patrick Cody, executive di- concert is free of charge, al- Robert Redford, Dustin Hoff- litical limelight. Woodward has Falls, artists have donated day, Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. rector of Okemo Valley TV, though donations are gratefully man, and Jason Robards star in released two books in the last pieces including glasswork, As a gift to the community says, “Supporting the arts and accepted. Viewers are asked the landmark film that chron- six months: “Fear: Trump in painting, and weaving. View at a time when many can’t providing a platform for lo- to consider a donation that icles how two young reporters the White House” and “Rage.” the artwork online at www. gather as easily, Susan, Lisa, cal artists is such a big part of will directly support the work at the Washington Post in June Bernstein is a political com- ramp-vt.org. and Lori will entertain audi- what we do. We are certainly of Black River Independent 1972, Carl Bernstein and Bob mentator on news programs. This year’s event will be ences in the comfort of their thrilled to have Susan and Lisa School and Little Yellow House Woodward, were assigned to Tickets can be purchased at handled virtually. When you living rooms, often in three- using it in a creative way. We Studio Artists. Donations can follow a trail of intrigue that the Opera House window fac- purchase tickets at www. part harmony. The concert also appreciate their choice be made online via Black River exposed a shocking political ing the alley beginning at 1 ramp-vt.org, you will fill will feature traditional folk to showcase their talents us- Independent School’s website, scandal. Ultimately, their inves- p.m., cash or check only. There out a sheet with your ten and old-time songs, plus ing this platform, which shows www.blackriveris.networkfor- tigative journalism – with the is a maximum capacity of 75 choices of artwork and email original tunes written by that they value nonprofit com- good.com/projects/109090- help of confidential informant persons in the theater. Direc- it to RAMP. If your ticket is Lisa. A very special surprise munity media. And it is espe- make-yourself-at-home, or by Deep Throat – brought down tions regarding physical dis- pulled, we will select a piece guest will lead the sing-along cially valuable to bring people check made out to Black River the Nixon White House and tancing requirements in the of artwork on your list, pro- portion of the concert. together through music and the Independent School Commit- forced the resignation of Presi- lobby and theater will be pro- vided it is still available. “Make Yourself at Home” arts during these times.” tee and mailed to P.O. Box 485, dent Nixon in 1974. vided to filmgoers by Opera More information about will also air live on TV at the “We hope to provide a joy- Ludlow, VT 05149. Please note That same year they co-wrote House staff. Physical distancing the Rockingham Arts and same time as the YouTube ful and relaxed escape for our “CONCERT” on the check. the book, “All the President’s and masks required. For all the Museum Project and its on- premiere, on local Vermont viewers, as well as support the BRISC is a 501(c)(3) non- Men,” which was made into specific safety guidance, visit going Art Raffle fundraiser VTel channel 166 & Com- newly opened Black River In- profit organization. Your dona- the 1976 film. Nominated for www.rockinghamvt.org/opera- can be found at www.ramp- cast channel 1076. After dependent School in Ludlow,” tion is tax deductible as allowed eight Academy Awards, Golden house or contact the Opera vt.org. that time, it will repeat on says Haefner, Little Yellow by law. The 11th annual Friends of the Rockingham Planet Axis announces Library raffle virtual film premiere BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The Raffle now. In fact, they are businesses, raffle contestants a chance to win first prize of during Covid-19 Friends of the Rockingham Li- sponsoring two raffles this year can purchase raffle tickets for a $1,000, second prize of $500, brary are sponsoring their 11th with seven chances to win. chance to win a $100 gift certif- and two third prizes of $250 PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – told.” annual Rockingham Library To help support three local icate from Harlow Farm Stand, each. Planet Axis is premiering its The film features 10 busi- Village Square Booksellers, or Friends’ secretary Eileen film about Vermont’s com- nesses from across Vermont Lisai’s Market. The three lucky Charbonneau says, “We miss munity resiliency through that have shifted their usual s an winners will be announced enjoying time together at our the pandemic. “Community operations to provide various BF Buck d your our buc Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. Friends of the Library spon- Through Crisis: a Vermont services for the community y ks The cash raffle drawing will sored events and fundrais- story” is the first and only during the ongoing Covid-19 nd in e B be held after a total of 200 tick- ers like the Holiday Party, documentary about Ver- pandemic. Among the busi- p F S ets are sold. Tickets are selling Spring Plant Sale, and Trivia mont’s response to Covid-19, nesses are Let’s Grow Kids, Ver- Afternoon at Wunderbar.” through the eyes of 10 small mont Glove, Shift Meals, and There are three ways to businesses. Salvation Farms. purchase raffle tickets. Visit “It has been no small feat “Community Through Crisis: Village Square Bookseller to film during this crisis and a Vermont story” is in the final Do your Holiday shopping early! at 35 The Square in Bellows adapt to a new on set proto- stages of post-production with Falls, schedule an in-person col,” says Stefan Beaumont, a scheduled virtual premiere bellowsfallsvt.org // Facebook: BFDDA visit to the library, or pur- Planet Axis’ vice president Oct. 30, 2020 via coordinated chase online at www.rock- and director of photography. Facebook Live and YouTube inghamlibrary.org. These “As a new Vermont 501(c) channels. Other virtual view- raffles are the Friends’ ma- (3), our main focus is en- ings will be Nov. 2 and Nov. 5. trick or treat door jor fundraiser this year. The vironmental content, but The short documentary proceeds will be used to sup- when the world shut down, “presented in part by Vermont at the Bellows Falls port library programs, ma- due to the pandemic, we had Agency of Commerce & Com- American Legion Post 37 Check out our terials, and services such as to change how we operated munity Development” will be Business Directory online research resources, and told empowering sto- aired with local musical talent From 4:30-7:00 pm eBooks, and audiobooks. ries,” says Wendy Reynolds, prior to the film and include a on Page 7A! For more information, email president of Planet Axis. “We short Q&A with the producer Saturday, Oct. 31 the Friends’ secretary Eileen were helping the only way we and DP. Charbonneau at rfpl@gmail. could, by capturing the story To view a trailer, go to www. Kids from the BF/North Walpole area are invited to com or call the library at and educating through film. youtu.be/r6tXiDHtekc or www. 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OCT. 30 – NOV. 2 – inventory. All items will or email stlys@vermontel. registration. Handicap School Bus Driver BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – LUDLOW, Vt. – OMS be prepaid through net. accessible. Sign up by Ludlow Elementary School, Ludlow, VT Rockingham Arts and Ski & Snowboard Swap the online store and Saturday, Oct. 31. For NOV. 7 – Ludlow Elementary School has a position open for a Full Museum Project is hosting is virtual this year. The received by pickup with more information, go to Time Bus Driver starting immediately. The position will its 13th annual RAMP Art online sale begins Nov. an appointment only. All SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – www.galleryvault.org. include a few hours a week of light custodial duties. Driv- Raffle. Visit www.ramp- 2 and continues through sales benefit the Okemo Gallery at the VAULT NOV. 8 – ing will be approximately 4 - 6 hours a day split between vt.org to view over 45 Nov. 27 with pickup Mountain School. presents “Painting the the morning and afternoon. This is a School Year Position. pieces of original artwork by appointment only. Vibrant Fall Colors in SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – NOV. 3 – Watercolor” with Robert Gallery at the VAULT Requirements: CDL Class B with school bus and passen- donated by local artists Check our website, www. ger endorsement, as well as current DOT Medical Card. and to purchase raffle okemomountainschool. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Join O’Brien in person at the presents “Journey Collage” Background Checks are required as well as being in a pool tickets. Deadline Nov. 1. org/skiswap, Nov. 2 Springfield Town Library Springfield Unitarian workshop with Angie for random testing. to view and purchase for virtual Mother Goose Church Saturday, Nov. 7, Follensbee-Hall, a three- Story Time Tuesday, Nov. from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. All hour Zoom class Sunday, Please send your application or resume to: 3 at 10:30 a.m. We will Covid-19 protocols will be Nov. 8, from 1-4 p.m. Karen Trimloi, Principal Killarney’s is looking for Part Time and read stories and rhymes, followed. Learn to paint Create an inspired collage Ludlow Elementary School sing songs, and do an the beautiful fall landscape that tells a story about 45 Main Street Full Time Kitchen Help Ludlow, VT 05149 activity. This is a great of New England in its someone or something that Experienced Line Cook program for families with glorious splendor. Rob will has meaning in one’s life. Two Rivers Supervisory Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bussers, Waitstaff, Host children under 3 years give a demonstration and This collage can help us Will Train old. This is a virtual event explain his techniques for to envision our direction via Zoom. Sign up at capturing the vibrancy or journey. Includes Interviews by Appointment Only www.bit.ly/34w3y4. We of autumn colors through meditation, journaling, Please call to arrange an interview will share information, the layering process. Lots collage instruction, and 802-228-7797 skills, and ideas developed of painting time with a reflection. A workbook 44 Pond St, Ludlow, VT 05149 by The Vermont Center critique at the end and and materials list will be for the Book. For more hands-on assistance. provided at registration. SR. PRODUCTION SCHEDULER information, please call the Open to all abilities. Sign up by Saturday, Oct. We are seeking an energetic, results focused individual to library at 802-885-3108 Materials list provided at 31. For more information, join our team as Sr. Production Scheduler. In this critical go to www.galleryvault. role, the ideal candidate will be responsible to: Forecast, org. plan and manage production schedules to ensure timely Select Board delivery of products to customers, manage material SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – inventories, and schedule availability to meet produc- Administrative Assistant Springfield Family Center tion schedule, analyze and resolve scheduling issues that Whitney Blake is continually growing and Stuff the Bus holiday food would cause production delays, collaborate with Opera- looking for associates to join our team. tions, Purchasing, and supervisors on material status and Check us out! Part time position assisting the Town of Mount Holly drive is Sunday, Nov. 8, production planning issues, coordinate quality matters Select Board with day-to-day operations to include: from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and engineering changes with suppliers, analyze sales or- We have a variety of reviewing and responding to mail, email, phone calls; at the Shaw’s Plaza in der releases to make suggestions to optimize efficiencies. reviewing and preparing invoices and staff time sheets Springfield. We have the opportunities including: for payment; preparing and posting meeting agendas turkeys but need your help Whitney Blake offers a competitive benefits package • Assembly Operator I and minutes; posting notices; researching issues and with the “fixins.” Needed which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, • Extrusion Machine Operator grant opportunities; maintaining files and documents. items include in date Flexible weekdays and hours, 20-40 hours per month. paid vacation, a generous 401(k) plan that includes • Wire Operator Level I non-perishable food items employer matching funds, tuition reimbursement, and Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Word, Excel such as stuffing, canned company paid life and disability insurance. Please send • Warehouse Clerk and email required. Compensation dependent upon vegetables, gravy, boxed letter of interest, resume, and letters of reference to: • Sr. Quality Technician experience. Additional information at: mounthollyvt.org/ potatoes, etc. Drive up to announcements-bulletin-board/appointments-openings/ Andy Robinson, HR Specialist our bus and hand your 9 Lovell Drive, Bellows Falls, VT 05101 To apply send resume to [email protected] Please send resume to Town of Mount Holly Select donation to a volunteer. Or email: [email protected] 9 Lovell Drive, Bellows Falls, VT 05101 https://wblake.com/company/careers/ Board, PO Box 248, Mount Holly, VT 05758 or email No need to leave your to [email protected]. Resumes will vehicle. Volunteers will All qualified applicants will receive consideration for All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual be accepted until position is filled. The Town of Mount also be on hand to accept orientation, gender identity, or national origin. orientation, gender identity, or national origin. 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STATE OF VERMONT WINDSOR COUNTY, SS NOTICE OF SALE The resident and nonresident owners, lien holders and mortgagees of land in the Town of Springfield, in the County of Windsor are hereby notified that the taxes and/or water and sewer taxes assessed by such Town for the years indicated are, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described lands in such Town, to wit:
223 Carley Road Humphreys to Paul E. Gibbs and Helen Gibbs by deed dated April 1, 1940 235 of the Springfield Town Land Records. Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed by Doreen Lavoie and recorded in Book 45 at Page 376 of the Springfield Town Land Records, 15 Vine Street n/k/a Doreen M. Andrews to Clifford B. Andrews and Doreen M. Andrews and the deed to Paul E. Gibbs, Sr., Helen Gibbs (now deceased) and Paul Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed by Judith C. Lasell to by deed dated July 22, 2004 and recorded in Book 315 at Page 94 of the E. Gibbs, Jr. and May Nancy Gibbs (now deceased) as joint tenants dated Heather Sanborn-Damato by deed dated January 26, 2018 and recorded in Springfield Town Land Records. September 22, 1960 and recorded in Book 59 at Page 504 of the Springfield Vol. 592 at Page 101 of the Springfield Town Land Records. Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed by Tax Deed of the Town Land Records. 5 Hill Place Town of Springfield dated June 27, 2003 and recorded in Book 282 at Page 200 Commonwealth Avenue Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed by Ruth P. Sherwood 279 of the Springfield Town Land Records. Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed by Henry P. Hill, Jr., (now deceased) to William M. Sherwood by deed dated July 23, 2014 and 54 Reservoir Road Guardian of Henry P. Hill, Sr., and Mary S. Hill to Henry P. Hill, Jr. by deed recorded in Book 536 at Page 70 of the Springfield Town Land Records. Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed by Diana Inglese to dated June 30, 1995 and recorded in Book 140 at Page 294 of the Springfield 242 Town Farm Road, Lot 36 Zachery Beam and Ariana Davidonis by deed dated May 16, 2017 and Town Land Records. Being a 1987/1988 Mobile Home Estates, Serial No. M-0-14645-1 conveyed recorded in Book 580 at Page 54 of the Springfield Town Land Records. 59 Elm Street by Marie Hunt to Steve Marshall and Mandy Stevens by Vermont Mobile 1A Goodyear Avenue Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed by Wachovia Bank, Home Bill of Sale dated July 26, 2018 and recorded in Book 599 at Page 151 Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed by Janet L. Becker to National Association to April R. Reed, f/k/a April R. Moore, f/k/a April R. of the Springfield Town Land Records. Terry J. Becker by deed dated July 24, 2015 and recorded in Book 552 at Blanchard, f/k/a April R. Hillock by Special Limited Warranty Deed dated 149 Elm Street Page 338 of the Springfield Town Land Records. April 24, 2006 and recorded in Book 367 at Page 299 of the Springfield Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed by Sandra J. Thurb- 73 Clinton Street Town Land Records. er to John T. Thurber, Jr., James A. Thurber and David B. Thurber by Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed by Salvadore J. Garofa- 47-49 South Street, Lot 8 deed dated August 23, 2010 and recorded in Book 470 at Page 348 of the no to Theresa A. Burton by deed dated December 10, 2012 and recorded in Mobile Home Bill of Sale from Rivers Edge LLP to David R. and Kathleen Springfield Town Land Records. Reference is made to the Executor’s Deed Book 508 at Page 70 of the Springfield Town Land Records. Holton, being a Schultz Mobile Home, recorded in Book 500 at Page 1 of from Douglas A. Thurber to James A. Thurber and David B. Thurber dated 10 Orchard Lane the Springfield Town Land Records. February 9, 2016 and recorded in Book 560 at Page 191 of the Springfield Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed by Charles R. Hess, Jr. 48 Valley Street Town Land Records. to Michael A. Citarelli, Jr. and Regina M. Citarelli by deed dated May 10, Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed by Town of Springfield 321 Summer Street 2018 and recorded in Book 595 at Page 338 of the Springfield Town Land Tax Collector to Michael D. Hopkins and Gail Clark by deed dated Decem- Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed by Rivers Edge, LLP Records. ber 10, 2015 and recorded in Book 558 at Page 245 of the Springfield Town to Charles A. Tripp and Rosemarie Nichols by deed dated July 28, 2006 and 96 Olive Street Land Records. recorded in Book 374 at Page 295 of the Springfield Town Land Records. Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed by June L. Belcher to 409 River Street 35 Pearl Street Robert G. Cota and Kathleen Z. Cota by deed dated August 13, 1964 and Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed by George H. Simonds Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed by Jason T. Leonard recorded in Book 60 at Page 102 of the Springfield Town Land Records. and Naomi C. Simonds to Daniel W. Keirns, Trustee of the Daniel W. and Ramlah S. Lauritsen to Robert M. Veale by deed dated October 2, 52 Valley Street Keirns Trust – 2016 U/D 11/9/16 by deed dated November 7, 2016 and 2015 and recorded in Book 555 at Page 103 of the Springfield Town Land Being all and the same lands and premises decreed by Nancy Scrimgeour recorded in Book 572 at Page 188 of the Springfield Town Land Records. Records. Curran to Franklin E. Curran by Decree dated January 4, 2008 and record- 296 Massey Road 242 Town Farm Road, Lot 32 ed in Book 413 at Page 312 of the Springfield Town Land Records. Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed by Shirley M. Pinney Being a Castle Model M1402, Serial Number CHPA4674A Mobile Home 8 Harvard Street to Kenneth M. MacQuarrie and Amy Jo Robinson by deed dated September located at 242 Town Farm Road situated on Lot 32 and may be all and the Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed by Patricia B. DeVellis, 26, 2006 and recorded in Book 380 at Page 210 of the Springfield Town same conveyed by Stephen Warner and Jean Warner to Aaron Vittum Executor of the Estate of Dorothy L. Chipman to Carrie L. Dixon by deed Land Records. Said property was foreclosed by LaSalle Bank National and Michelle Vittum by Mobile Home Bill of Sale dated July 19, 2007 and dated September 22, 2014 and recorded in Book 539 at Page 12 of the Association as Trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-FF18, recorded in Book 401 at Page 223 of the Springfield Town Land Records. Springfield Town Land Records. Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-FF18 by Judgment 6 Martin Court 242 Town Farm Road, Lot 6 Order and Decree of Foreclosure and Order for Public Sale filed June 16, Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed by Arvid A. Whitmore Mobile Home, Artcraft Model No. 50, 1983, Serial No. 20580053 located 2008 and recorded in Book 437 at Page 68 of the Springfield Town Land and Beverly Whitemore to Kendalyn J. Webber by deed dated August 18, at 242 Town Farm Road situated on Lot 6 and may be all and the same Records, and Certificate of Non-Redemption dated December 29, 2008 and 2008 and recorded in Book 429 at Page 6 of the Springfield Town Land Re- conveyed by Richard Lafayette and Tammy Lafayette to Jeffrey M. Duling recorded in Book 437 at Page 67 of the Springfield Town Land Records. cords. Also includes a mobile home being a 1972 Marlette; Serial Number: and Patti J. Duling by Mobile Home Bill of Sale dated May 17, 2017 and 75 White Street 00619A-B, recorded in Book 429 at Page 8 of the Springfield Town Land recorded in Book 515 at Page 206 of the Springfield Town Land Records. Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed by Federal National Records. 186 Lacross Road Mortgage Association a/k/a Fannie Mae to Joanne Paquette by deed dated 47 South Street, Lot 5 Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed by Linda S. Thurston September 12, 2017 and recorded in Book 586 at Page 194 of the Springfield Being a 1990 Mansion Mobile Home, Model Dynasty conveyed by Joan Hammond and Hugh H. Hammond to Peter M. Farley and Lisa R. Farley Town Land Records. Kincaid to Holly Wiley by deed dated February 9, 2016 and recorded in by deed dated January 4, 1984 and recorded in Book 82 at Page 350 of the 242 Town Farm Road, Lot 74 Book 560 at Page 194 of the Springfield Town Land Records. Springfield Town Land Records. Titan Mobile Home, Model Concord, 1980, Serial No. 19-0-149-776 con- 589 Brockway Mills Road veyed by Leslie Sawyer to Kathleen L. Partridge by Vermont Mobile Home Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed by James and Irma Uniform Bill of Sale dated April 12, 2012 and recorded in Book 496 at Page
and so much of said lands will be sold at public auction at Park Street School Auditorium, 60 Park Street, Springfield, Vermont, a public place in such Town, on the 12th day of November, 2020 at Ten O’clock in the forenoon, as shall be requisite to discharge such taxes, water and sewer charges with costs, unless previously paid. You have the right to request in writing, at least 24 hours prior to the tax sale date set forth above, that only a portion of the property be sold to satisfy the delinquent tax bill. Should you wish to proceed with this request, you must follow the procedure set forth in 32 V.S.A. § 5254; clearly identify the portion of the property to be sold, and include a certification from the Act 250 district coordinator and the town zoning administrator that the portion identified may be legally subdivided. If you qualify under 24 V.S.A. § 1535, you may be able to receive an abatement of the property taxes, interest and collection fees you owe to the town. Abatement means that your taxes could be reduced or eliminated. You have the right to appear before the Board of Abatement and explain why you think your taxes should be abated. To apply for an abatement, you must write to Barbara A. Courchesne, Town Clerk, 96 Main Street, Springfield, Vermont 05156. Dated at Springfield, County of Windsor and State of Vermont, this 9th day of October, 2020.
Barbara A. Courchesne, Collector of Town and Town School District Taxes, Town Water and Sewer Taxes The Vermont Journal/The Shopper October 28, 2020 | 11A REAL ESTATE/LEGAL NOTICES sports This & That BY BILL MURPHY players from Black River and crushed them in the not wide enough for tour- enjoyed their regular sea- The Vermont Journal & who have made us better opening round,” coach nament play – have moved son. Now which one, if The Shopper moving forward. We are Ray Curren told said. “We to Gurney Field at the high any, will stand tallest in playing well together right graduated 10 of those se- school for the tourney. the final moments of this Who are the area’s top now.” A win by either team niors and, although our Four strong teams have fall? fall championship con- would advance them to younger players have tenders in the state of the quarterfinals Saturday. played well, I don’t know Vermont? Any such dis- Springfield’s girls’ team what the differences will TOWN OF WESTON cussion has to begin with hosts Lamoille Wednes- be. It’s certainly good NOTICE OF HEARING FOR VARIANCE Bellows Falls field hockey day at 3 p.m., and the to play at home.” Well, Terriers. They have been number seven seed in they are kind of playing Leah McCanna of 104 Rt. 100 in Weston, (parcel ID #13-00-17) has there and done that, and Division II hopes to play at home. The Cosmos submitted an application for a variance for an accessory structure they presently sit poised at least into the weekend. used Brown Field as their under 144 square feet on her property. The variance is requested and ready to play a Divi- “We drew Lamoille in homefield in the regular because the lot is unusually small, and bordered on one side by a sion I semifinal game ver- the first round last year season and – because it is watercourse. The Town of Weston Zoning Board of Adjustment will sus the South Burlington do a site visit on November 17, 2020 at 4:00 P.M., and then have an Rebels Wednesday, Oct. online meeting starting at 7:00 P.M. Information on the application 28 at 3:30 p.m. in Bellows ROCKINGHAM DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD and how to attend may be obtained at: Weston Town Offices Mon- Falls. Bethany Coursen day-Friday 8am-1pm, or by emailing the Zoning Administrator at is always knocking at a The Rockingham Development Review Board will hold [email protected]. title’s door. The squad get Maya Waryas, who leads her team in scoring this season, a public hearing on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §§ 4464(a)(1)(C) and 4471(a), participation to play a semifinal game at is headed to the net again in Vermont State Tournament beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Rockingham Town Offices in this local proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any action as her opening goal of the game led her Terriers to Lower Theater to review three subdivision applications. subsequent appeal. home on a grass field – a pandemic bonus that has a 4-1 victory over Burlington. The 1st proposed subdivision is located on Osgood Road, PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE the Applicant is the James E. Mullen Trust who proposes Dated at Weston, Vermont this 22nd day of October, 2020 to have them smiling. Will Goodwin Zoning Administrator Town of Weston Vermont “I don’t know the last to subdivide a 187.67-acre parcel into three lots. The time the semis were on the 2019 powerhouse, fifth, but many feel they 2nd proposed subdivision is located on Gaskill Road, the played on anything but which had collected a state are almost an equal chance Applicant is James and Sharon Wood who proposes to turf. I also don’t remem- title. Walker says, “We are to make some noise this subdivide a 6.8 acre parcel into two lots. The 3rd proposed TOWN OF LONDONDERRY, VT subdivision is located on Upper Bartonsville Road, the ber the last time anyone playing really well togeth- fall. They host rival Leland JOB OPENINGS had the benefit of play- er and the blend of veter- & Gray Wednesday after- Applicant is Edwin and Dianna Wilson who proposes to subdivide a 15 acre parcel into two lots. ing on their homefield. I ans and the younger kids noon at 3 p.m. Hamilton Zoning Administrator/Floodplain Administrator hope it helps,” Coursen stepping up has us in good said, “We seem to always This position is responsible for administration of the said. She went on to say position entering the play- match up with them in the Londonderry Zoning Bylaw and local flood hazard the Bellows Falls field is offs. We showed in a num- first round. They should Town of Londonderry, VT requirements, assisting applicants with local land use kept so nicely manicured ber of 2-1 games that we give us a good battle. It is Notice of Public Hearing review processes, and works closely with and supports the it was almost like turf, but can play some really good always tough to beat the Development Review Board. A full job description can it has to be a homefield soccer in close games.” same team three times.” The Londonderry Development Review Board will meet be found on the Town website: www.londonderryvt.org. advantage for the Division The boys hosted a first Hamilton went on to at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at the Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest, resume, I top-seeded team. During round game against Ran- say that she hopes some Twitchell Building Town Office, 100 Old School Street, and required Employment Application. This is a part-time the pandemic, most games dolph Tuesday afternoon. newcomers to the Chief- South Londonderry, VT*, and hold a public hearing on position of approximately 20 hours/week, without bene- are held on home fields The Green Mountain boys tain program help the the following applications: fits. Town is open to hiring an individual that serves other to better enable contract earned the third seed. team down the stretch communities in the same or similar role. tracing. Carolynn Hamilton’s of this season. “We now Application 2020-43 by Myles Moberly, requesting Con- Coursen said, “These girls’ squad may be seeded have a number of good ditional Use Review and Site Plan Review per Zoning By- Transfer Station two teams are starting to law sections 503 and 504 for the proposed change of use of Part-time (5 hours per week) Transfer Station Attendant to become rivals. A few years a 2-family dwelling to a 3-family multifamily dwelling on work on weekends. Backhoe experience preferred. Appli- ago, we started scrimmag- Parcel 101025.000, located at 377 Main Street. cants are asked to submit an Employment Application. ing them because they had Road Crew Member/Equipment Operator Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. Sections 4464(a)(1)(C) and 4471(a), such a great program and Work includes plowing, grading, ditching, road repair, participation in the local proceeding is a prerequisite then since we moved to DI roadside mowing, culvert work, chainsaw operation, to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Application we keep meeting them in equipment maintenance, and other duties. A clean materials are available for inspection on the Development the playoffs. This should driving record, a CDL license, and the ability to pass drug/ Review Board page on the Town’s website: http://www.lon- be another good game.” alcohol tests are required. Highway/road maintenance ex- donderryvt.org/development-review-board/. Green Mountain is the perience preferred. Applicants are asked to submit a letter soccer center of our area. *Due to the ongoing COVID-19 health emergency, the of interest, resume, and required Employment Applica- Both Chieftain teams feel tion. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits. they have a chance to con- meeting venue is likely to change and be held through tend and begin the post- means of remote electronic access as permitted under Act Employment Applications can be found in the Town Forms season with the homefield 92, signed into law on by the Governor Scott on March 30, section of the Town website: www.londonderryvt.org. Sub- advantage. Jake Walker 2020. Notice of this will be provided at the time of legal mit documents via email to townadmin@londonderryvt. took over coaching the posting of the meeting agenda, which will take place at org or US Mail to: Town of Londonderry, 100 Old School boys’ team this fall after least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please check the Town Street, South Londonderry, VT 05155. serving as an assistant website – www.londonderryvt.org, or contact the Town Office prior to the meeting on how to participate remotely All positions opened until filled. The Town of Londonder- by video or telephone. ry is an equal opportunity employer. Bellows
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BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The “Tiny House” is waiting for you to embrace this easy Every year the Bellows living style - so hook-up the truck and head out to your spe- Falls Junior League pro- cial location. This Tiny house is beyond exceptional. Built with the finest of materials, it will provide years of care free vides baseball opportunity living and joy. Perhaps you need a get-away place or house for youth in the Greater guest quarters. The Tiny House will provide 4 season luxury Opportunity Knocks In Village! Business or Large Family Retreat! Great Opportunity! Rockingham area. This living in all the 200 square feet of peacefulness. Propane and Antique Country Interior Well Maintained Successful Inn Busy Car Wash year we started late due to radiant heat, standing seam roof, cedar siding, fully insulated Rental Potential 9 Bedrooms, 9 Baths Start You Own Business Chester, $425,000 Chester, $374,000 the Covid-19 pandemic. and so much more. Check it out now. 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