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u , ECRWSS PRSRT STD US Postage See Page 5B PAID Permit #2 North Haverhill, NH POSTAL CUSTOMER www.VermontJournal.com FREE Independently Owned & Locally Operated THE JUNE 20,Vermont 2018 | WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM JournaVOLUME 18, ISSUEl 25 Community gathers to Incoming CTES Principal dedicate Proctorsville Green Debra Beaupre is thrilled to be to Rich Svec at the helm PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. - On June honor the incredible contribution to his fellow curlers. As part of BY SHARON HUNTLEY experience in and out 16, the community gathered along former town manager Rich Svec the curling tradition, Rich loved The Vermont Journal of the classroom. She with family, friends, and curlers to made to Cavendish, his family, and the piper who lead them on to taught for many years the ice so it was fitting that it CAVENDISH, Vt. – Newly se- in grades third through was a piper, followed by the curl- lected Cavendish Town Elemen- sixth, and eighth, and as ers with brooms in hand, that tary School Principal Debra Beau- a Title 1 reading teacher. walked around the green begin- pre hopes to inspire a family feel Most recently she was ning both the dedication of the at CTES as she starts settling into an assistant principal at Proctorsville Green and to cel- her new job. Beaupre was cho- Newport City Elemen- ebrate Rich’s life. sen unanimously by the GMUSD tary School in Newport, There were many heartfelt Board of Directors at their board Vt. According to Beau- speeches but the one that seemed meeting last week and accepted pre, “I have teaching in to touch people the most was the offer from Superintendent my veins; three of my Peggy’s closing. She recognized Meg Powden the next day. in-laws are teachers, my that Rich had “another woman” “I am thrilled to be selected as cousins are teachers and that took him away from his fam- the new principal at Cavendish my husband and I met ily and occupied his time. The Town Elementary School! It is in undergrad education “other woman” was Cavendish, exactly the kind of neighborhood courses.” and Peggy said she couldn’t think school every parent wants for Beaupre is also look- of a better town to share her hus- their children. Having worked for ing forward to getting band with. a decade in a small school in New- to know everyone as she Debra Beaupre, new CTES principal. “Proctorsville Village Green Dedicated in Honor of Richard F. Svec, Town Man- Thank you Rich, and thank you port, N.H., I know how wonderful settles in. In fact, Beau- PHOTO BY SHARON HUNTLEY ager of Cavendish, Vermont June 1988 - Jan. 2018. May Richard Svec’s love Peggy. it can be to know everyone, feel pre invites CTES fami- for this Cavendish community, his stewardship of its land, and his devotion to like a family and just to love being lies and community members to stop happening around town to immerse its townspeople be long remembered. Always leave a place better than you Written by Margo Caulfield, there. That’s my dream for my ten- by and get to know her this summer. herself in the community. “I am go- found it! Dedicated on June 16, 2018.” originally posted on Cavendish, ure at the helm,” she said. She will be in the CTES principal of- ing to attend the Summer Music Se- PHOTO BY SHARON HUNTLEY Vermont Facebook page. Retiring Principal George fice full time starting July 2. “I am ries on July 11, and I will have pop- Thomson has been busy show- going to be here all summer Monday sicles! That starts at 6! If it rains, I’ll ing Beaupre the ropes since her through Thursday and people are be there on the 18th!” Flood Brook student designs logo appointment. “George has been welcome to stop in between noon – 3 Congratulations have been pour- incredibly gracious sharing in- p.m. in the afternoons. I need to work ing in to Beaupre since her appoint- LONDONDERRY, Vt. - winner! formation and showing me all diligently in the mornings,” she said. ment, which has made her feel wel- The recently formed Lon- The LEC was formed with around. He’s very kind.” Beaupre is also looking forward come in Cavendish. “I can’t wait to donderry Energy Commit- the following mission state- Beaupre comes with a lot of to participating in other local events start,” she said. tee is excited to announce ment: “Through research, Vivian Prouty as the win- forums, exchange of infor- ner of a design competi- mation and access to tech- tion. In April of this year, nological resources, the BRMS dance thank yous the LEC solicited Flood Londonderry Energy Com- Brook School students to mittee is dedicated to pursu- LUDLOW, Vt. - Recently, on a Tucker for getting us to our destina- anyone was sitting as they danced the help create a logo to repre- ing the goal of….Promoting cool spring evening, energy and ex- tion. Thank you to Ned Bowen and night away. sent the energy committee. the use of renewable energy citement levels were high as Black the Legion members for hosting this Our thanks to Anne Gardner for be- At the May 16 commit- generation. Increasing en- River Middle School students came event. ing our photographer. And thank you tee meeting, out of several ergy efficiency throughout together for a special night. They The students were guests of the to our chaperones Karen Trimboli, contestants, Vivian Prouty the Town of Londonderry. enjoyed a pizza dinner at Village beautifully appointed function room. Brenda Reed, Jae Greineder, Ryan was chosen. On May 25, Reducing environmental im- Pizza before going to the Ballard- The room was filled with balloons do- Boyle for keeping the evening going Will Reed, a member of pacts, within Londonderry Hobart American Legion Family nated by Lisa Schmidt and the helium strong. Thanks to all the parents who the committee, presented Vivian Prouty and LEC chair Will Reed. and beyond, from reliance Post 36 for an evening of dancing. donated by Okemo Mountain Resort. provided desserts for all to enjoy. Vivian with a giftcard to PHOTO PROVIDED upon non-renewable sources Thank you Village Pizza owner, Thanks Abi Karner for getting the It was a perfect night at the Ameri- accommodate four at the of energy. Reducing the cost Dave, for treating the students to room decorated and filled with many can Legion for this very special occa- Bromley Thrill Zone. Thank you to Flood Brook School for helping to of energy to all consumers of en- dinner and to the awesome staff for balloons. Music and a light show was sion. This school event is supported all those who submitted their work, organize, and congratulations to the ergy, in town.” getting us fed and off to the dance provided by Howard Paul Jr. The stu- and funded by BRMSHS Booster quickly. Thanks also to Bonnie dents made their requests and hardly Club. Black River students’ scholarships Green Mountain students’ scholarships LUDLOW, Vt. - At its recent Se- continued its long tradition of Ludlow, Mount Holly, Plymouth, CHESTER, Vt. - At its recent GMUHS students receiving the low, $1,000 traditional scholarship. niors Award Night at Black River awarding scholarships to eligible and Cavendish. Seniors Award Night at Green awards were Sadie Wood of Caven- For further information, contact High School, the Ludlow Rotary graduating high school seniors from BRHS students receiving the Mountain Union High School, the dish, $2,000 Daniel E. Kesman Memo- David Almond, Ludlow Rotary Schol- awards were Jonathan LeTour- Ludlow Rotary continued its long rial Scholarship; Skylar Guida-Dailey arship Chair at [email protected]. neau of Ludlow, $2,000 Ralph D. tradition of awarding scholarships of Ludlow, $2,000 Robert W. Kirkbride For information about individual or Hogancamp Vocational Scholar- to eligible graduating high school Rotary Scholarship; Nicolle Gignoux new business memberships in the ship; Morgan Brown of Ludlow, seniors resident in Ludlow, Mount of Cavendish, $1,000 traditional schol- Ludlow Rotary and its projects, visit $1,000 traditional scholarship. Holly, Plymouth, and Cavendish. arship; and Isabelle Cameron of Lud- www.ludlowrotary.com. In both 2018 and 2017, Ludlow Rotary funded scholarships ag- gregating $9,000, up 50 percent from recent years. Including those awarded in 2018, the Ludlow Ro- tary has now provided more than $250,000 in scholarships to local graduating seniors, mostly from funds raised at the annual Ludlow Rotary Penny Sales. For further information, contact David Al- mond, Ludlow Rotary Scholar- ship Chair at bethalmond@tds. net. For information about indi- vidual or new business member- ships in the Ludlow Rotary and its From left to right are David Almond, LRC scholarship chairman; Morgan Brown; projects, visit www.ludlowrotary. Jonathan LeToureau; and Suzanne Garvey, LRC President. From left to right, scholarship recipients: Skylar Guida-Dailey, Isabelle Cameron, Nicolle Gignoux, and Sadie Wood. PHOTO PROVIDED com. PHOTOS PROVIDED INDEX CONTACT US CALENDAR EVENTS: ADVERTISEMENTS: NEWS: ATTENTION! Opinion....................................... 6A OFFICE ADDRESS: Send all press releases and Church Services/Obituaries ........... 7A 8HighStreet•Ludlow,VT05149 Email your short, 2-3 sentence Email your box / display ads and Email your press releases, calendar events as a word / text calendar events in by classified listings in by articles, and photos in by document. Do not send a PDF. 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