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Chester Winter Carnival See Page 10B Winter storm does not cripple Winter Carnival BY JO ROBBINS the hearty who have planned one took the Speed award. This grabbed a time of 9.78 seconds The Shopper for this carnival all year. year that trophy went to “The to Tim Gould’s 10.04, but after On Saturday morning when Lamborghini” driven by Lucas a final round between the two SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The The Shopper asked event di- LaCross. Lily Justice secured a men, Martin lost his first-place winter storm might have ren- rector Andy Bladyka if weath- Bling award for her “The Rain- status to Gould. dered the skating pond unus- er would have an impact on bow Dash” along with Ayden A banner was strung across able and delayed the bonfire scheduled races, he said, “Win- Stevens for his “Titanic,” which the front porch of the club scheduled for Friday night be- ter Carnival, winter weather.” his parents said has been ready that thanked Winter Carnival cause of high winds, but it also Bladyka said Friday night was since Halloween when Ayden supporters: ARC Mechanical, provided the snow pack neces- quieter than usual because of wore his sled as his costume. Vermont Packinghouse, The sary for the historical sledding the strong winds and spotty Spirit awards went to Eliza- Kurt Dechen Fund, third grad- events at the sixth annual Win- power outages, but the John beth Warren for her “DeLo- er Charlie Keefe, Red House ter Carnival held at the Crown Sullivan Band played for an rean” and to Haleigh Goodrich Press, Rewind 106.5, Members Point Country Club Feb. 7 intimate setting of those guests for “Team Goodrich.” Bentley Advantage Community Credit and 8 where all activities and that braved the outdoors to sit Parker, Tristen Stagner, Julian Union, The Edgar May Health events were free both days. The inside, stay warm, and enjoy Roberson, Jameson Clapper- & Recreation Center, Spring- weather took a toll on the mas- the food and music. ton who built his sled with field Cinema 3, SunCommon, sive pines and hemlocks that Bladyka said he expected a Austin Tewksbury, Autymn Davidson Hill Builders, Kevin surround this property but also good turnout that afternoon Cardboard sledders line up for race. Epler, and Ryan Gould all re- Heiden, Denise E. Photogra- shrouded it with picturesque for the legendary snow events PHOTO BY JO ROBBINS ceived medals for their entries. phy, and Crown Point Excava- ice crystals that covered all of and said the cold was not a bad The Shopper asked some of the tion. the trees and sparkled in the thing because people would go fun for the children, like Diab- ly after the races, but this day, parents if the sleds were tested Fireworks sponsored by sunlight. outside to watch the races and olo – a huge yoyo on a string the cold drove the ceremony before the main event and one Kelley’s Sales and Service were It was 22 degrees on Satur- come inside often to get warm. with two sticks – hula-hoops, inside. Hands and faces were said, “We don’t test them. We held Saturday night while day, but the wind chill was 16. For some people, like Cris- dish spinning, and giant floor covered to protect against the just put them together and let many people huddled by the The sun came out for moments tine Campbell, the power was checkers. There was face paint- wind, but everybody was excit- ‘em go!” bonfire to watch the bright but most of the day the sky still out at home, but she said ing and even a table for teens. ed and ready to see whose sled Bladyka announced the lights explode over a canopy was blustery, and the wind was the weather and the snow was Bladyka officiated the inno- creation would win the Bling, downhill kayak runoffs be- of snow and Bladyka said, “If fierce. Make no mistake about good for these events. vative and colorful cardboard Spirit, and Speed awards. tween two men he referred to you have never seen fireworks this kind of cold, to stay out- On Saturday, live radio was sled and downhill kayak races This year, there were 11 en- as “downhill kayak legends.” in the winter, it is something to side for more than 10 minutes broadcast courtesy of WCFR, and for each event he stood tries and although five trophies North Springfield’s Russ Mar- s e e .” was brutal – tingling in fin- Springfield’s Rewind 106.5 at the top of the hill and ex- were given in the main catego- tin defended his champ status The evening wrapped up gers and faces happened fast. FM. Troy Wunderle’s Big Top plained the rules of the road. ries, everybody got a medal. from last year and faced off with music by the Tricksters, Although the weather caused Adventures provided all kinds He said typically the awards Two entrants won for Bling against Tim Gould of Spring- and Bladyka said the band was some hiccups, it did not stop of inside entertainment and were given outside immediate- and two for Spirit, but only field. In the first race, Martin phenomenal. Shaun McGinnis steps down as acting police chief BY BETSY THURSTON currences happened that day; of North Walpole, was pres- would not [do his duty] because supervisors with the most se- and Jonathan Wright agreed that The Shopper McGinnis expressed he was no ent at the meeting to represent he was intimidated.” niority.” “none of us were.” longer interested in being acting a resident of Bellows Falls who Harrison said she had to ap- Gary Lique asked if issues At the end of the meeting, BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – In a police chief and Officer Paulette he explained “fears for his life.” point the next person for interim would be addressed and Bemis the Village Trustees thanked special meeting Monday, Feb. 3, was on a non-disciplinary sus- VanEtten warned the board chief but that she would like Mc- stated, “There are several issues McGinnis for his service and the Bellows Falls Village Trust- pension. against promoting Mario Chec- Ginnis to continue. Stefan Golec we need to address, and we will wished Bemis good luck. ees discovered that Fire Chief Resident Paul Ries, who was chi to chief and explained that asked McGinnis, “Would you address all of them.” On Monday, Feb. 10, the At- Shaun McGinnis wanted to step concerned with the leave of Of- the person he represented went consider sticking around?” until Harrison explained that the torney General’s office con- down as acting police chief and ficer Josh Paulette, made public to the Vermont State Police be- a police chief was hired. McGin- challenges were not new, having cluded a review of the allegation that an investigation of the Bel- comment that Paulette was ap- cause BFPD would not help nis replied, “Absolutely not.” “developed over years.” She later against Bellows Falls Police De- lows Falls Police Department proachable and well-liked in the and the VSP directed him back Village President Deborah shared, “I may have told you pre- tective Mario Checchi. Attor- had been ongoing by the Ver- village. He said he would recom- to Bellows Falls. VanEtten ex- Wright asked if he would remain viously, but there is an active in- ney General T.J. Donovan an- mont State Police since August mend him as police chief. plained, “Checchi refused to as fire chief and McGinnis re- vestigation by the Vermont State nounced that his office reviewed 2019. Two other residents in atten- help. He showed a dereliction of plied that he would. Police on the Bellows Falls Police all the materials provided by the Municipal Manager Wendy dance voiced disappointment in duty.” Harrison supported appoint- Department.” Vermont State Police and found Harrison explained that co- the police department. He said, “I would question the ing Sargeant Bemis as acting James McAuliffe immediately no credible evidence to support incidentally two separate oc- James VanEtten, a resident leadership of any officer who police chief. “He is one of two said, “I was not aware of that,” the allegation of misconduct. Springfield on the Move Rockingham Selectboard approves presents Wayfinding project new Town Hall storefront proposal BY BETSY THURSTON that the town would pay to relo- the detour over Bridge Street. BY JO ROBBINS ing, rivers, parks, schools, and engineering structural analy- The Shopper cate utilities. He said, “I thought Susan Hammond made a mo- The Shopper municipal offices – key public sis done. After the bid was sewer and water was supposed tion to approve the agreement locations. Yennerell said Spring- accepted, expenses were cov- BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – to be included in the contract.” and the motion passed unani- SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Jessica field on the Move is working ered, and the purchase was On Tuesday, Feb. 4, the town Both Golec and Susan Ham- mously. Martin, executive director of with the Main Street Com- made, there was a balance of of Rockingham Selectboard mond understood this to be in- Developent Director Gary Fox Springfield on the Move, asked mittee and together they have approximately $17,000. Mar- proceeded with the Depot cluded with the bridge in place, introduced a proposal to lease the Selectboard at its Jan. 27 discussed and researched the tin asked the board to con- Street Bridge agreement, a and if the town had chosen the the storefront of Town Hall. meeting to turn excess funds left system over the past year and vert that money into a grant new tenant lease for the store off-alignment bridge, those ex- Yobhel Brosseau of Basin Farm over from the tax sale purchase came to the conclusion that they to hire Landworks LLC – a front of the Town Hall, and penses would have been added. requested to lease the storefront of the Oddfellows building on would need to hire a consul- Vermont-based firm out of the regional broadband ini- Hammond said he would check temporarily used by Main Street Main Street to study a town sig- tant in order to keep the project Middlebury whose expertise tiative. on it, but that it might cost the Arts for their upcoming “Caba- nage project. moving forward. The balance of is planning, landscape archi- Public Works Director Ev- village to move the utilities and ret” in March. Brosseau ex- The Wayfinding Project is the Oddfellows’ purchase would tecture, and graphic design – erett Hammond explained they would be given notice well plained Basin Farm’s interest in a directional signage system, help to pay for the study. to help with the design and the agreement for the Depot in advanced. opening a store featuring their Town Manager Tom Yennerell Martin said the Selectboard study of the project that must Street Bridge needed to be Municipal Manager Wendy local products Common Sense told the board. It is a program to loaned $25,000 to SOM through follow federal, state, and local notarized and that the design Harrison mentioned that the and Green Mountain soap and place gateway municipal signs the revolving loan fund to bid ordinances. She told the process had started. Chair- town will pay a 5% contribution natural body products. Brosseau where they would be most effec- on the Oddfellows building and man Peter Golec reviewed the versus the standard 10% be- tive to help visitors locate park- an additional $2,500 to have an See SOTM on Page 2A bridge agreement and noted cause the town will be providing See TOWN HALL on Page 3A

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A leader by example, Brendan Reagan was selected officer, and the treasurer It is a pleasure to announce he encourages his classmates as the Fall Mountain Regional of the National Honor So- that Griffin Waryas has been and teammates to make good High School Student of the ciety. He is a member of named the January Elks Stu- choices and to be involved. He Month for January. Brendan the Jazz Band, Quiz Bowl dent of the Month for Bel- has been involved in various is the son of Dan Reagan and team, and Interact. He is a lows Falls Union High School. sports at BFUHS, as well as Class Carolyn Vose Reagan of Wal- three-sport athlete, play- Griffin, a senior, is the son of of 2020 activities, and he partici- pole, N.H. ing soccer where he was Fred and Heather Waryas of pates willingly, enthusiastically, Brendan was nominated the captain, cross-country Bellows Falls. and responsibly. Griffin is some- by the fine arts department. skiing, and spring track. A dedicated student who one that people can count on to Words to describe him were Outside of school, Bren- works hard, Griffin sets high serve various roles as he works “Good leadership skills, posi- dan has participated in expectations for himself and hard to make BFUHS and its tive role model, very creative, 4-H, drama performances, puts the time and effort in community better. caring and thoughtful, friendly, and volunteered as a coach to succeed. He is thoughtful, Griffin volunteers his time involved in the FMRHS com- for young soccer players. a willing participant in class with the youth in the commu- munity, activities, and sports.” In the summer, he works activities, and a pleasure to Grifﬁn Waryas. nity through different venues, Brendan has been a high hon- Brendan Reagan. at Camp Takodah, where have in the classroom and to PHOTO PROVIDED especially through community or roll student his entire time at PHOTO PROVIDED he will take on a leader- work with in general. Griffin youth sporting events. He is Fall Mountain. He received the ship role this upcoming is always positive and ready to to school every day prepared to helpful, supportive, and enjoys Rensselaer Polytechnic Insti- with the Scholar Athlete award summer. say hello with a smile. When learn. When he is absent, he is helping young people develop tute medal his junior year along his senior year. Brendan is on Brendan plans to attend he is faced with challenges, proactive in getting the assign- their skills. college after graduation but he tackles them head on and ments he missed and completing Congratulations, Griffin. is undecided as to which col- finds a solution or way to con- them in a timely manner. BFUHS and the Elks are proud lege. Congratulations, Bren- quer them. As school is im- Griffin is a positive role model to have you represent us this dan! portant to Griffin, he comes in school and community ac- month with this award. Springfield Health and Rehabilitation Center welcomes new medical director SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Spring- office. Dr. Malek received Malek will be responsible field Health and Rehabilitation his doctorate in medicine for administering, direct- Center, a Genesis HealthCare from SUNY Upstate Medical ing, and coordinating all skilled nursing facility, is proud School. He later received his aspects of patient care to to welcome Dr. Marvin Malek Master of Public Health with assure that the highest de- www.VermontJournal.com as their new medical director. a concentration in health gree of quality care is con- With patients, residents, and policy and management sistently provided to Gen- At home or their families foremost in his from Harvard School of Pub- esis customers. “My goal,” planning, Malek will utilize his lic Health. Malek explains, “is to on-the-go... extensive experience to ensure “I am very pleased to have continue to provide high- that Springfield Health and Dr. Malek leading our medi- quality, compassionate Rehabilitation Center patients cal team. Our goal is to pro- care and to maintain high Computer receive personalized service, vide the highest level of qual- patient, resident, and compassion, and care. ity care to our residents and family satisfaction with Tablet Dr. Malek is board-certified patients, and working with the services we offer.” in internal medicine and is cur- Dr. Malek will help us con- Springfield Health and Phone rently working out of the Lud- tinue to meet this goal,” said Rehabilitation Center low Health Center, a Spring- Heather Presch, center exec- provides short stay reha- field Medical Care Systems utive director at Springfield bilitation and long-term Health and Rehabilitation care services and accepts Center. Dr. Marvin Malek. admissions 24 hours a TAX REFUND SPECIAL As medical director, Dr. PHOTO PROVIDED day, 7 days a week. SOTM Martin said, “We can dream Michael Martin echoed Yenne- From Page 1A big and then pare it down.” rell’s sentiment and were sup- Storewide Sale! Yennerell said Springfield portive. board she did not yet know presently has a very outdated Martone added, “We have how much the signs would cost and antiquated sign system been talking about this for Here are just a couple great deals and said it depends on how pointing to its key areas and told years. The grant money is out many are needed. Montpelier the board this is a good econom- there, but you have to have the from our extensive showroom did a similar project at a cost of ic development project. Board plan ready when you find it.” $450,000. Members Walter Martone and He added that the presentation Hughes Queen Sleeper Sofa with matching Love Seat by Landworks was very impres- sive and showed how to walk through getting the funding. AQUA AID Yennerell said he thought the Sofa price quote of $400,000 was a MSRP $849 little steep and said the proj- SYSTEMS ect might be done for about SALE $749 $100,000. Solving hard water, iron, blue staining, Board Member George Mc- Loveseat radon, and arsenic problems in the Naughton was concerned about Central VT and NH area since 1984 turning $17,000 into a plan- MSRP $499 ning grant if the project could SALE $429 cost anywhere from $100,000 to $400,000 to complete. He said he thought the money could be used elsewhere on another Michael Ashton Essex Pine Bedroom Group Service Pumps & Tanks building that needs repair or go into the community center in- Water Conditioning stead of spent on a study. MSRP $3279 Free on-site Water Analysis & Estimate Although Chair Kristi Morris Radon & Arsenic Removal shared McNaughton’s concerns, Systems Maintenance he said he supported the project Young’s and asked Jessica Martin if the Everyday Home Supplies Delivery firm would draft a proposal for the cost of the signs. Martin re- Low sponded that Landworks would 800-252-8484 • AquaAidSystems.com draft the proposal, help to find SALE PRICE the funding, and follow up for the long-term in the event signs $2299! get outdated. The Selectboard asked if the Stainless two groups had enumerated landmarks and Martin said the All furniture sales include sales tax during the month of February. Outdoor thought was to stay away from Excludes all closeouts and appliances. Sale ends 02/29/2020. Wood private businesses and place Furnace signs for the schools, Town Hall, Ask about our FREE Six-Month Financing Interest-Free! public parking, and trailheads. 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The Shopper February 12, 2020 | 3A Rockingham Community VAULT’s 10th annual Action Plan to be developed Chocolate Tasting BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The es will meet in the Bellows Falls narrow in on the group’s fo- Vermont Council on Rural De- Middle School at 15 School St. in cus, identify critical first steps BY SHARON HUNTLEY made from velopment will hold its last com- Bellows Falls to frame out action towards action, and connect The Vermont Journal & The Shopper stone, metal, munity meeting in the Let’s Take plans and work with a resource to the resources they need to fabric, and glass. Action Rockingham Commu- team of federal, state, business, succeed. This is an important SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Gal- The work is for nity process Feb. 13, from 6:30-9 and nonprofit leaders to identify point in the process where we lery at the VAULT hosted sale by commis- p.m., at the Bellows Falls Middle next steps and resources that can go from ideas to action and we their annual chocolate tast- sion and gives School. All residents of the town help them succeed. hope that community mem- ing fundraiser and raffle working artists are welcome to help line up ac- Members of the Resource bers will join us to move these Saturday, Feb. 8, featuring a place they can tion plans to move priority proj- Team will include Ben Doyle ideas forward!” delectable treats from area display and sell ects forward. and Jon Muise, USDA Rural All members of the Rock- businesses as well chocolate their work. On Jan. 8, about 150 Rock- Development; Gary Holloway, ingham community are invit- specialties from their own It’s very much ingham community members Vermont Department of Hous- ed to participate in this third talented staffers. a community art came together to set core pri- ing and Community Develop- phase of the Let’s Take Ac- Approximately 100 visitors center accord- orities for future action in town. ment; Chelsea Lewis, Vermont tion Process facilitated by the worked their way around the ing to Kemble, They reviewed 24 ideas that were Community Foundation; Brad Vermont Council on Rural festive chocolate laden tables, Delectable chocolate goodies at the 10th annual offering classes, gathered from focus forums in Long, Efficiency Vermont; Chris Development. The meeting sampling the bounty while Chocolate Tasting at the VAULT. workshops, and December, an online survey, and Campany, Windham Regional will be held Thursday, Feb. 13, enjoying student artwork on PHOTO BY SHARON HUNTLEY special exhibits a youth forum. They then chose Commission; Bob Stevens, Ste- from 6:30-9 p.m., at the Bel- display on the surrounding throughout the three priorities designed to boost vens and Associates; Sarah Lang, lows Falls Middle School at 15 walls and then meandered tickets to Northern Stage and year and encouraging art from the community and advance the Brattleboro Development Credit School St. in Bellows Falls. amidst the artwork in the Weston Playhouse, Wood’s Ma- all ages and abilities through its town’s economy into the future. Corporation; Liz Gamache, The Vermont Council on larger gallery. ple Syrup, Lindt Chocolate, Tea programs. At the end of the session, par- Preservation Trust of Vermont; Rural Development is a non- Local restaurants and shops for Two gift basket assortment, The gallery is part of a down- ticipants signed up as volunteers and other key leaders that can profit, nonpartisan organiza- like the Inn at Weathersfield, art supplies, and other local gift town Springfield that is redefin- to advance these new initiatives. provide technical and financial tion dedicated to advancing Heritage Bakery, Champlain certificates. The proceeds will be ing itself these days, with lots of Task forces are forming to build assistance and connections for rural Vermont communities. Chocolates, Aroma Cater- used to support their many art building renovation, new busi- a youth center; advance commu- the task forces. For more information, con- ing, Vermont Country Store, programs and classes through- nesses, and an upcoming park nity energy, efficiency, and re- VCRD’s community and pol- tact Jenna at 802-225-6091, and Springfield Food Co- out the year. soon to be developed along the siliency; and redevelop Bellows icy manager Jenna Koloski said, [email protected], or go to op all donated some of their The Gallery at the VAULT, riverfront. Kemble is excited to Falls buildings. “VCRD looks forward to work- www.vtrural.org/programs/ specialties while staffers which stands for “Visual Art see the changes that are revital- On Feb. 13, these new task forc- ing with these new task forces to Community-Visits. impressed the crowds with Using Local Talent,” itself has izing the downtown and mak- such yummies as whoopie been around for 18 years and is ing the gallery even more of a pies filled with vibrant pink a nonprofit organization as well destination. Even without all the crème, dark chocolate dipped as a Vermont State Craft Center. chocolate, this is a sweet place to Springfield Warming Shelter dried fruit, and fudge driz- Inside their unique space, which visit. zled macaroons. houses an authentic bank vault The Gallery at the VAULT is This is the 10th year for this right in the center of the gallery, open Wednesday through Sat- half way through seventh season unique fundraiser and tradi- is artwork from local artists and urday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and tionally falls right before Val- craftspeople that span every- Monday from 11:30 p.m. to 2:30 SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The April 15 on a first come, first season. This equates to 120 entine’s Day; a great time of thing from traditional paintings p.m. For details, visit www.gal- Springfield Warming Shelter is served basis. shifts per month. If we had 120 year to sample chocolate cre- to pottery, jewelry, and crafts leryvault.org. currently in our seventh sea- • Meals are provided by several volunteers, everyone would ations according to Gallery son of operation. The warming members of our local churches only need to cover a shift once at the VAULT board presi- shelter collaborates with local and from other citizens. a month. However, we don’t dent Diane Kemble. “Choco- Michele Ohayon churches and agencies includ- • All guests are offered access have that many volunteers late has proven a wonderful Running for Select Board – 1 Year Term ing SEVCA, HCRS, Springfield to the Springfield Family Center and so some of our volunteers incentive to entice folks in I am a passionate, progressive, proactive person with Medical Care Systems Commu- during the day. sign up for shifts on a recur- come check out the gallery at a sense of humor; but I come packing with an honest, nity Health Team, Springfield • All guests are offered support ring weekly, every other week, the same time,” she said. loyal, dedicated, tenacious, detail oriented, balanced Supported Housing, Springfield from various local social service or monthly basis. Other vol- The event also includes a Being of a person who lacks patience in absence of Family Center, Springfield Police organizations. unteers fill in as a need exists. raffle where you could pur- truth and detailed communication. Department, Vermont Agency • We currently have 63 volun- However, without volunteers, chase tickets to win theater I believe not just in a platform but a view of what We the People of for Human Services, and Ver- teers from the community who the shelter is not able to con- Rockingham Community are all invested in. mont Department of Economic help staff the shelter by donat- tinue to meet these important WE all need agreement to join together to import and foster all affordable Services. All guests staying at the ing 1,872 hours between Nov. 15, needs within our communi- resources to sustain our lives in all of the landmass known as Rockingham shelter were given the opportu- 2019 and Jan. 31, 2020. That is an ties. F Community by and through the following: Housing/Rentals, Employment/ nity to work with any of these average of 29.7 hours per volun- Volunteers receive an orien- Income, Agriculture/Farming/Hemp, Small Businesses, Makers Space/ organizations that might be able teer. tation and orientation sessions Community Ctr, Lodging, Tourism, Education, Technology, Vocational to help them improve their health Volunteer hours are where will be available throughout BLACK RIVER GOOD Training, Skilled Trades, Renewable Energy, Maintenance w/all Budgets, and well-being. our warming shelter continues the season. If you want addi- NEIGHBOR SERVICES Sustainable Fair-Trade Property Taxes vs Debt Ratio, and Services. As of Dec. 31, 2019, 92% of the to need additional community tional information or would 37B Main St, Ludlow, VT 05149 I believe in fostering, embracing Inclusiveness and Diversity and households that exited the warm- support. The Springfield Warm- like to help for at least six hours Preserving history, but I need your help to welcome and agree to ing shelter have obtained perma- ing Shelter fills needs not only in a month, please call the shel- Hours: Monday-Friday, transitional changes which would help move forward our Community into nent or transitional housing. Springfield but in the surround- ter at 888-264-3001, by email 10 AM–3 PM a new trajectory for all of us. I would like to bring in new efforts by joining Warming shelter quick facts for ing communities. The shelter is at [email protected], or on Phone: 802-228-3663 the Select Board so I’m asking YOU to come out and VOTE! this season as of Jan. 31, 2020: staffed with two volunteers from Facebook at www.facebook. www.brgn.org Election March 3, 2020 (Voting 8 am – 7 pm) 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and 12:30 com/springfieldwarmingshel- “We are here to help” • The eight-bed shelter is open Masonic Temple - 66 Westminster St. every night from Nov. 15 through to 6:30 a.m. every day during the ter. Serving Ludlow, Mt. Holly, Belmont, Cavendish, Proctorsville & Plymouth Located by Rockingham Public Library

the lack of space in the upstairs said, “We need to fix it.” TOWN HALL meeting room and that view- Peter Golec wondered if they From Page 1A ers can’t see everyone from the should look at a new elevator camera angle. He explained, “At and mentioned they received a Now Offering Clear Aligners! also mentioned displays and the last Joint Board meeting, grant last time. Harrison agreed woodworks built by their busi- there were not enough seats for to investigate other elevator Dr. Christopher Fauver has a brand new ness Commonwealth Con- everyone.” He wondered about service contractors. The next struction and Milling of North the status of the elevator and Selectboard meeting is Feb. 18. 3D Printer right in his office, giving Walpole that would add to the you custom clear aligners quickly and fixtures. Currently, these products conveniently, at an affordable price! are only available online, but Black River the farm desires a presence No wires or brackets, downtown. Brosseau hopes to also feature seasonal produce Tax Services a discrete way to and other locally made items, straighten your smile. “things that would go along Easy to remove to eat, with our store.” The lease proposal was good Individual and Small Business Tax Return Preparation floss, and brush. for one year, but Gaetano Pu- tignano recommended a lon- Call 226-7034 ger lease agreement of three for an appointment Interested? years. The applicant said they Make an would consider a three-year 463 Main St., Proctorsville, VT • 226-7034 agreement. Putignano made appointment a motion to approve the lease today for with Basin Farm for a two-year term with the option to renew. a free The motion was unanimously consultation passed. For that The Windham Regional to see if Planning Commission received someone aligners a grant for a regional broad- are right band initiative and the state has special… provided a legal structure for for you! community involvement. Harrison told the Selectboard, “People are making decisions on where to buy property based Always Accepting New Clients! on the broadband capacity.” Stefan Golec mentioned a discussion he had heard on 2 Chester Rd Vermont Public Radio about the expense of broadband and Suite 10 Putignano said, “They are making it much more efficient.” Springfield, VT The Selectboard recommend- 3630 ROUTE 103N ed Bonnie North to represent CHESTER, VT 05143 the town of Rockingham in the 802.875.3109 SHOP ONLINE Windham Regional broadband www.smokeshiredesign.com 802-885-3191 project. Putignano mentioned he www.facebook.com/Smokeshire-Design @smokeshire_design www.drchristopherfauver.com had received comments about 4A | February 12, 2020 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper menu guide BLACK LINE Valentine’s Dinner TAVERN 2 for $50 we source fresh ingredients from local farmers’ markets With Complimentary at MAGIC MOUNTAIN Chocolate Covered Strawberries for Dessert February 14, 2020 Valentine’s Special $5 off a Bottle of Wine with Dinner for Two!

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Green Mountain RSVP Edward Jones open house BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Edward Jones provides finan- college savings to retirement – Bill Stevens, a local financial services for individual in- and create long-term invest- valentines for veterans cial advisor for the financial vestors in the United States and, ment strategies that emphasize services firm Edward Jones, through its affiliate, in Canada. a well-balanced portfolio and a REGION – Karen Campbell, are Volunteers in Action invites the public to attend Every aspect of the firm’s busi- buy-and-hold strategy. Edward voluntary service chief at the from Windsor, the Uku- an open house Feb. 14, 2020, ness, from the types of invest- Jones embraces the importance Veterans Hospital in White laliens from Springfield, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at our ment options offered to the of building long-term, face-to- River, received valentines for Black River Valley Senior office at 16 The Square in Bel- location of branch offices, is face relationships with clients, veterans from Green Mountain Center in Ludlow, Spring- lows Falls. designed to cater to individual helping them to understand and RSVP coordinator for Wind- field Meals on Wheels, “We are happy to be part of investors in the communities in make sense of the investment sor County, Corey Mitchell. Pullinen Family of Spring- the Greater Falls community which they live and work. The options available today. “Valentines received from the field, Morlock Family of and would like to express our firm’s 10,000-plus financial ad- For more information, go to community are placed on the Quechee, and the 11 RSVP appreciation for the confi- visors work directly with nearly the Edward Jones interactive meal trays of inpatient veterans Bone Builder classes in dence and support we receive 7 million clients to understand website at www.edwardjones. in the days prior to Valentine’s Windsor County. year-round,” Stevens said. their personal goals – from com. Day,” Campbell explained. Green Mountain RSVP “Valentine’s for Veterans” is is a program of Senior an annual effort by GMRSVP Corp. proudly sponsored in honor of the Dr. Martin Lu- by Southwestern Vermont 2020 Sammy Pierce Memorial ther King Jr. Day of Service. Karen Campbell and Corey Mitchell. Council on Aging. Please RSVP volunteers, community PHOTO PROVIDED visit www.rsvpvt.org for partners, and friends prepared more information and vol- community service scholarship 200 valentines. Community partners participating in 2020 unteer opportunities. REGION – The Sammy Shrewsbury, Springfield, Wall- gram. While the course of study Pierce Memorial Scholarships ingford, Weathersfield, Weston, is not restricted in any way, ap- are awarded annually to de- and West Windsor. plicants must have a strong his- serving students in recogni- The Crown Point Board of tory of volunteer community tion of volunteered time and Realtors awards $1,000 to two service. 802-228-7797 talent. These scholarships are deserving students. The stu- Applications and information 44 Pond Street • Ludlow, VT open to students in commu- dents may be 2020 high school for the Sammy Pierce Memo- nities served by the Crown graduates, homeschoolers, re- rial Scholarships are available www.killarneyludlow.com Point Board of Realtors: An- turning college students, pre- at your local high school or by Pub Opens at 3pm dover, Baltimore, Cavendish, vious recipients returning to contacting Helen Wachtel at Dinner Available at 5pm Chester, Clarendon, Grafton, upper classes, or adult students 802-275-3902. The deadline to Ludlow, Mount Holly, Plym- continuing their education in a submit applications for these Open for Lunch Presidents Week outh, Reading, Rockingham, two- or four-year college pro- scholarships is Monday, May February 15 - 23 4, 2020. Selections will be announced in June. The Sammy Pierce Memo- Ludlow American Legion rial Scholarships are given in FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER honor of Sammy Pierce, who is remembered as one of the most generous, thoughtful realtors Friday, Feb. 14 Saturday, Feb. 15 Friday, February 14 in Windsor County. His gener- Sammy Blanchette Matt Miklus Duo American ous character and the impact from 7-10 pm from 5-8 pm Grilled Sirloin Steak Tips he made on his community are Legion with Roasted Red Potatoes, Veggies, honored by this annual scholarship. and Chocolate Mousse for Dessert Post #36 Those wishing to make a contribution to the Sammy Pierce 135 Main Street Education Fund are encour- Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays Ludlow, VT $12.00 to Benefit the aged. Donations may be sent to the Sammy Pierce Education Open Mic Night Trivia Night Irish Session 802-228-9807 American Legion Auxiliary at 8:30 pm at 7:00 pm at 6:30 pm Fund, Crown Point Board of Re- Seatings from Seatings will be from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. altors, c/o Lisa Kelley, Treasurer, 5:30 to 7:00 pm Call 802-228-9807 for reservations. 2-C Lamere Square, Ludlow, VT 05149. The Vermont Journal/The Shopper February 12, 2020 | 5A

Ron Patch is a Chester SAPA TV to change native, Chester LOCAL Historical Society president, and a lifelong antiques dealer. Comcast channels

He can be reached at REGION – There are chang- The SAPA TV signals will The channel change will HISTORY es coming to SAPA TV, the be available on all four chan- not affect the SAPA service 802-374-0119 or email public access station serving nels for 60 days after imple- area, channel content, or the BY RON PATCH [email protected] Springfield, Weathersfield, mentation. After the 60-day services the station provides. and Chester. Beginning Feb. window, the signals will only SAPA will continue to provide 18, Comcast is relocating the be available on Comcast chan- video production education channel lineup of public access nels 1077 and 1087. VTel sub- and training, access to state- stations throughout Vermont. scribers will not be affected of-the-art facilities and video The blacksmith The SAPA public channel lo- by this change. SAPA TV pro- equipment, and coverage of located on Comcast channel 8 gramming will remain on VTel cal meetings and events. If you The blacksmith will move to channel 1077, channels 160 and 161. Those have questions or concerns was an important and the SAPA government and without cable subscriptions about the channel changes, tradesman in the education channel located on can view SAPA programming you can contact SAPA TV old days. There were Comcast channel 10 will move through streaming and video by phone at 802-885-6248 or blacksmiths who to channel 1087. on demand at www.sapatv.org. email at [email protected]. were farriers. Oth- ers made iron strap hinges, rims for wagon wheels, or tools. All could make or Along the River: Tales from repair most anything. The iron they used in those days was Cheshire County’s Connecticut not as pure as the iron we have today. Blacksmiths saved River Towns any scrap iron they found. An old bro- Frank Jarvis in his blacksmith shop. WALPOLE, N.H. – Alan played a major role in the his- years, much of which he has ken plow was used PHOTO PROVIDED BY CHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY Rumrill, director of the tory of the region. Rumrill documented in his popular to forge new iron Cheshire County Historical will share tales about the four column in the Keene Sentinel. implements. blacksmith was your best friend. snowball hammer, some- Society, will talk about three towns located on the river: An author of several books and In the 1883 Child’s Wind- The photo with this article is times called a snowballer. centuries of life along Con- Hinsdale, Chesterfield, West- a native of Cheshire County, sor County Gazetteer, I found Frank Jarvis in his blacksmith Men working in the woods necticut River Friday, Feb. 21 moreland, and Walpole. Rumrill has been executive di- 13 blacksmiths working in shop. His shop was next to his with a team needed this spe- in the Walpole Town Hall at 7 He will tell about the uses rector of the Cheshire County Chester. Two blacksmiths house where today the Green cialized hammer. Driving on p.m. of the river, bridges, ferries, Historical Society for 36 years. were on Main Street. Three Mountain Turnpike meets a snow-covered road spared The Connecticut compris- disasters, crimes, businesses, The event is free of charge are listed in Chester Depot Route 103 near the old gristmill. horses from chunks of ice es the entire western border famous folks, and everyday life and open to all. Refreshments with two in North Chester. It’s an interesting photo to and snow collecting on their of Cheshire County and has along the river for the past 300 will be served. Others were scattered around study. Frank stands at his anvil hooves. town. with an oil lamp overhead. Un- But in the woods, a team Springfield, three times the derneath, a workbench on the might walk through a population of Chester, had 10 left can be seen many horse- swampy area or cross a brook. Get your MORSE’S MARKET blacksmiths in 1883. Ludlow shoes. Behind Frank, you’ll no- When the horses’ feet got wet, Local History from & Vermont Baking Co. had five blacksmiths. Why tice a coat covering a window. the snow would stick to their Ron Patch “made with love, baked from scratch” did Chester have more black- The photographer covered the hooves. Imagine a horse with with us every week! Valentine’s Day Cupcakes: smiths than these towns? window for better light to pho- iron shoes trying to ascend or chocolate, vanilla, and red velvet Chester had the railroad tograph. To the left of Frank is descend a steep grade. Whoopie pies, whoopie pie cake, where many products were a poster advertising farm ma- The ice and snow covered shipped. Soapstone and talc chinery. the cleats of the horseshoes, and flourless chocolate cake. from Windham, Chester, To the right, you can see the making it impossible for We make specialty cakes! and Grafton, logs from area brick forge. Air from the bel- horses to gain traction. If a (48 hours notice please) forests, and farmers shipping lows fed the coals. You can see horse slipped, he might break 55 Main Street, No. Springfield, VT ~ 802 886-5500 ~ Follow us on Facebook their goods all added up to fire rising from the forge. The a leg. The answer was the a very busy and prosperous shop is cluttered with tools and snowball hammer. Chester. All of these products other implements. Often blacksmith made, were delivered to the Depot Frank’s daughter, Mrs. Cassi- these snowball hammers with team and wagon. dy, was my fourth grade teacher were uniquely designed by Feb 14 - Feb 18 From Louis Marshall’s at Chester Elementary School. I the blacksmith. There is a May 1913 ledger are a couple remember one day we were col- snap on the handle end so the “SPIES IN DISGUISE” relevant entries. “We went oring in class. I was a little hyper snowballer could be fastened (Rated PG) to Chester after building. It when I was young. I was trying to a leather harness. rained, had good luck.” The to color, but I was one of those The teamster used the Friday: 7:00pm Buying: Saturday: 2:00pm, 5:00pm, 8:00pm next day: “Loading building kids who rapidly colored in long hammer end to strike the • Antiques to start home broke wheel at zigzag strokes. I couldn’t stay iron shoes to dislodge fro- Sunday: 3:00pm, 6:00pm • Early Photographs Bunting hill on forward axle. in the lines. Mrs. Cassidy was zen ice. The curved end has a Monday: 7:00pm I drove the 4 horses got an- walking up and down the rows pointed tip to chip ice around Tuesday: 2:00pm, 7:00pm • Military: Helmets, other wheel.” I use this entry of desks looking at our coloring. the shoe. This snowballer Flags, Uniforms, CLASSIC MOVIE to illustrate how hard these When she got to me she said, “A shows many strikes from the Weapons, Daggers horse-drawn wagons were two-year-old could color better blacksmith peening the hot SERIES FILM used. t h an you .” iron. and Bayonets Two days later: “Father got The Frank Jarvis photo ON HIATUS UNTIL • Antique Clocks & his horses shod and a load Whatzit with this article is one of 18 WEDNESDAY, Clock Parts MARCH 25 of grain at Chester.” Again, Last week’s Whatzit was a photos in the 2020 Chester • Guns a blacksmith was Historical Society • Coins needed to shoe calendar. They ALL TICKETS: $5.00 the horses. are available at Small Popcorn $1.00 on Monday • & More! Blacksmiths of Lisai’s Market, Er- Medium Popcorn, Soda & Most Candy $5.00 the day kept these skine’s Feed Store, (802)463-4766 teamsters in busi- Salon 2000, The On The Square • Bellows Falls, VT Call Ron Patch at 802-374-0119 ness. Breakdowns Framery of Ver- www.bfoperahouse.com were costly to the mont, Stonehouse teamster. A while Antiques Center, back I wrote about Blair Books & W.R. Spauld- More, and Ches- 284 River Street • Springfield, VT • 802-885-2200 ing “Ironing the ter Hardware. Open Monday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM • Sunday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM hearse.” You may Gift Certificates Available recall ironing a This week’s wagon was beef- old saying comes ing up the iron on from a black- a wagon. If you smith. “Strike made your liv- Blacksmith made ox shoes. while the iron’s ing with a team, a PHOTO PROVIDED BY RON PATCH h o t .”

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Dear Editor, Dear Editor,

I am writing in support of What really sold me on the ing learned something new. My name is Jeff Chase, and live here. I am running for the help me to think outside of the the Springfield School District budget this year was the Student I hope that you will join me I am running for one of three open Selectboard position be- box in matters concerning the budget of $33.6 million that Exhibition Night at Springfield in voting “yes” to the Spring- Selectboard positions in the cause I want to help this com- town. My tireless work ethic we will be voting for March 3, High School. The students I field School District budget. town of Mount Holly, Vt. munity to thrive and live on motivates me to keep going and 2020. The administration did a met that night were very knowl- March 3, 2020. for generations to come. finish all that I start. If elected, good job of keeping the budget edgeable and proud of their Sincerely, I have been a resident of For this reason, I strive to I would make it my priority to reasonable and at same time projects. They were able to an- Ed Caron Mount Holly for over a de- keep myself involved in the fully understand regulations, meeting all federal and state of swer the questions that I posed SSD Budget Advisory Com- cade. We have two children, Mount Holly community; provide a transparent govern- Vermont educational require- to them quickly and profession- mittee ages 5 and 7, who attend the from helping to coach my kids’ ment, open communication ments. ally. I walked out of there hav- Springfield, Vt. Mount Holly School, where sports teams, to volunteer- to resolve issues, and keep our Beth works a special educator. ing to rehabilitate and run the town affordable for all who live My job is a senior engineer and 100-year-old cider press on here. Dear Editor, project manager for Casella Cider Days; to donating ma- I will also seek to ensure the Construction in Mendon, Vt. terials and helping to build the changes that happen in Mount All-4-One is preparing for In addition, with the pro- some dedicated space specif- In my free time, I enjoy work- new dugout at Mount Holly Holly are beneficial for the some exciting changes. In case posed pre-K program at Elm ically for our youngest stu- ing on my personal construc- School, as well as coordinat- residents who live here. I love you’re wondering, All-4-One is Hill and resulting student shifts dents, kindergarten through tion projects, camping with ing the spread of new clay on our town, and I want to protect an out-of-school-time program to Union Street and Riverside first grades. The remaining my family, fishing with my the field. It is important to me its small-town character and within the Springfield School Middle schools, our program space will be reconfigured to kids, and maple sugaring our that my children see me giv- natural beauty. I support well- District, which is part of an in- will have access to some of the account for classroom tables property with the enthusiastic ing back to the community in planned and thoughtful devel- clusionary program that offers bigger spaces. This means the and desks, and storage will be help of both children. a positive way and understand opment of our town’s economy support to students and fami- ability to enroll more children more “cart” in and “cart” out I strongly believe that Mount that they can make a difference in ways that enhance the tax lies. The program is funded in All-4-One programs! Cur- for before and after school. Holly is not just a town, it is a in the community in which base. I want to make our town privately through fees for ser- rently, we have a waiting list, The space will remain “ours” community; a community full they live. an even better place to live, vices, grants, state subsidies, and this new shift will allow after school where we will of people who share many I would be honored to serve work, and raise families. donations, and in-kind servic- us to increase our capacity and continue to run programs common values. We respect on the Mount Holly Select- To learn more about me and es. No money comes from the serve more families. We will be and activities the same as each other, we help each other, board and believe I have many my deep roots in the Mount school district budget; however able to provide gross and fine always. The only thing that we enjoy the forest and open assets that would help our Holly community, please visit their close partnership creates motor activities in the morn- will change is where “stuff” lands around us, and we like town. My extensive experience my webpage at www.jeffchase. the cohesive relationship to ings, ensuring our children is being housed, stored, or to come together and celebrate in construction management org, email [email protected], keep the program housed at the have more physical activity. held. events and long-standing tra- will be useful in managing or call 802-259-2633. school for consistency in staff- These activities will take place We have to remember why ditions. I want to preserve the town’s budget and infra- ing, structure, and principles. in the gymnasium as well as we are here – for the students this community and its values. structure. My background in Sincerely, It is through this incredible the team room. Plans are al- and families that we serve, Furthermore, I want to make engineering provides creative Jeff Chase relationship that we are able to ready underway to ensure that that need this service so they it sustainable for all of us who problem-solving skills that will Mount Holly, Vt. continue to grow and evolve to each child’s personality and can work, go to school, sup- better serve the ever-changing temperament are served, as port family, or have their needs of our community and not every child will want to or children engaged socially Dear Editor, children. be able to be highly active each and emotionally to enrich All-4-One has grown over day. We will continue to recog- their lives. Do we need our I’m writing to you to ask you good job as a Springfield Li- it may seem important to us to the course of the 22 years it has nize children’s differences and own space to do this? No. Do to vote for me Tuesday, March 3 brary trustee. serve our community in some been at the Springfield School ensure quiet play options are we need a staff that is accom- for the post as library trustee. During the past 10 years, I’ve way. That’s the way I feel now. If District. Currently, there are also available. modating, an administration Please let me tell you a few had the opportunity to visit you think I might be of decent several programs and op- All-4-One’s Kids Club pro- that is understanding, and things about myself. I’m a home- some developing nations in service to Springfield as a li- portunities for students to be gram for K-5 is a unique pro- children to smile and be hap- owner who has lived in Spring- Asia. Many towns there don’t brary trustee, please vote for me. engaged in and active before gram in the state of Vermont. py they can play and laugh field for four years, and I’ve lived have a town library, and it has I would appreciate it. school for K-5 and after school It is a licensed child care pro- before and after school? Yes! in Vermont for 30 years. I was a made me realize what an im- enrichment programs for K-12 gram and one of only a hand- I believe this can be done. It former carpenter, newspaper re- portant role the library plays in Best regards, students. Most recently, The ful that has dedicated space is done at other before and porter, and public affairs writer Springfield. Greg Supernovich SPACE was opened as our new inside a school setting. Most after school programs. and editor, and for the past 25 Sometimes, as we get older, Springfield, Vt. teen and youth center located other before and after school Please feel free to stop by years I’ve taught in the English in downtown Springfield, open programs are “cart” programs. anytime at any of the after department at Castleton Uni- to students ages 13-18. In other words, staff come into school programs at any of versity. I’m a published writer of Next year, it is planned that the school and set up a space the school buildings. Check many essays and news articles, all breakfasts, snacks, and sup- for programming in a gym, out our Facebook page “All- and I’ve also written a novel. pers served at All-4-One will cafeteria, or other area that is 4-One,” or give us a call at As a teacher and the parent of be provided as part of the dis- designated for after school pro- 802-885-2531 for more in- two sons, I’d like to think I know trict’s food services program. grams. All materials and sup- formation. a little about the way books and This will be an exciting change plies are then “carted” in and media create the fine culture, for not only our program, but “carted” out for programming Sincerely, knowledge, and advancements also to the students enrolled times. As these changes hap- All-4-One of our town. I believe that these with us. pen, we will continue to have Springfield, Vt. experiences will help me do a

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Bow Baptist Church, 1102 Rt. 5 Tyson Community Church, Corner of Rt. 100 and Dublin Rd. Sunday service is at 10 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. with Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning service at 11 a.m. Evening Service is at 10:30 a.m., followed by fellowship. Communion coffee hour at 11 a.m. Wheelchair accessible with ramps and service at 6 p.m. Prayer on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Call 802-546- offered the first Sunday of each month. Wheelchair elevator. Call 603-756-4075 or email walpolechurch@yahoo. 4902 or www.bowbaptist.com. accessible. For more information, call 802-522-8249 or email com. [email protected]. Open Bible Baptist Church, 168 Cemetery Rd. Walpole Unitarian Church, corner of Union and Main St. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Morning service at 11 a.m. MOUNT HOLLY, VT. Sunday Service begins at 10 a.m. Minister is Rev. Elaine Afternoon service at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study and Bomford who will be present twice a month. Family First Prayer at 7 p.m. For more information, call Pastor Daniel The Village Church, 35 Church St., Belmont, Vt. Sunday is the first Sunday every month with breakfast Anderson at 802-230-5307 or at the church 802-674-2266. The Sunday service and children’s church is at 9:30 a.m. and spiritual activities for the whole family. Check www. Visit www.obbcvt.org. Contact 802-259-2440 or visit www.vbch.weebly.com. walpoleunitarianchurch.org. Village Baptist Church, 32 Church St. BELLOWS FALLS, VT. Sunday service is 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 802-259- WESTON, VT. Immanuel Episcopal Church, 20 Church St. 2440. Andover Community Church, 928 Weston-Andover Rd. Holy Eucharist Services are offered at 8 a.m. (quiet service) and Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship service 10:45 a.m. 10 a.m. (with music) every Sunday. Handicap accessible. For SPRINGFIELD, VT. For more information, go to www.andovercommunitychurch.org. more information, call 802-463-3100. Advent Christian Church, 11 Church St., N. Springfield Faith Christian Church, 582 Rockingham Rd. Worship is Sunday at 10 a.m. We are a small, friendly, Pastor Matt and Brenda Farkas welcome all to Sunday worship Evangelical church. For more information, call Pastor David Cassandra Blodgett, 1956-2020 and praise at 10 a.m., the Message at 10:30 a.m., Children’s Young at 802-376-2136 or go to www.acchurch.net. Church (3-7 years) at 10:30 a.m., and Holy Spirit service on CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – the first and third Sundays of the month at 6:30 p.m. Bible Study Calvary Baptist Church, 156 Main St. Cassandra Blodgett, 63, born Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Church Home in the same parking Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school starts at 11 a.m. We invite Dec. 5, 1956, the daughter of Ev- lot. For more information, call 802-591-1350. you to join us for worship and fellowship, and our events during erett and Mary Phillips, passed the week. For more information, call us at 802-885-2349 or go away Sunday, Feb. 9 after bat- to www.calvarylovesspringfield.com. tling a prolonged illness. CAVENDISH-PROCTORSVILLE, VT. Cassie graduated Fall Moun- Cavendish Baptist Church, 2258 Main St. Church of Christ, Rt. 11, 972 Chester Rd. tain Regional High School in Sundays at 10 a.m. More at www.CavendishBaptist.com or call Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. Worship service at 11 a.m. 1974 and graduated from Keene 802-226-7131. Wednesday Devotional is at 6:30 p.m. Enter through the back State Collage with her bachelor’s downstairs door. Check out the Facebook page: Springfield degree in biology and chem- Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, Main St. Church of Christ. istry. Soon after she made her Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. Call 802-228-3451. home in Charlestown for 41 Precision Valley Baptist Church, 69 Rt. 106 years, where she and her hus- Adult Bible Study on Sundays from 9 -9:45 a.m. Services start at band Edward Blodgett raised CHARLESTOWN, N.H. 10 a.m. Located right next to Cota & Cota. their three daughters. Cassie Cassandra Blodgett, 1956-2020. North Charlestown United Methodist Church, Rt. 12A River Rd. worked as a teacher’s aide at PHOTO PROVIDED Sunday worship begins at 9 a.m. Church is handicap St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 10 Pleasant St. Bellows Falls Middle School for accessible. Contact 603-826-0381. Sunday Masses at 9 a.m. and Tuesday at 7 p.m. followed by over a decade. her brother David Phillips and Eucharistic Adoration. Thursday and Friday at 9 a.m. Confession Later on, Cassie went back to wife Atasua Phillips; her sis- on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Contact the rectory at 802-885-3400. school to become a lab techni- ter Shawna Mays and husband CHESTER, VT. cian. She graduated from River Michael Mays; as well as much St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 33 Fairground Rd. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 313 Main St. Valley Community College in loved extended family including Holy Eucharist, Rite I traditional Liturgy is the first and third Sunday service is at 8 a.m. Service with music, Sunday School, Claremont in 2007. Cassie also her in-laws Betty Blodgett, Bill Sundays of the month. Rite II, contemporary Liturgy, is the second and nursery care available at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning worked as an emergency dis- Blodgett and his wife Norma and fourth Sunday. Both are at 8:30 a.m. The rare fifth Sunday prayer at 9:40 a.m. Visit www.stlukesepiscopalvt.org or call patcher in Charlestown, N.H. Blodgett, Barbara Bryant and of the month will be Congregation’s choice. Holy Days as 802-875-6000. Later, she worked as a lab techni- her husband Gerald Bryant, announced. For more information, call 802-885-2723. cian at Grace Cottage in Town- Fred Blodgett and his wife Vic- Chester Baptist Church, 162 Main St. shend, Vt. and at Dartmouth toria Blodgett, Patricia Grant Unitarian Universalist Church, 21 Fairground Rd Sunday school at 9 a.m. for children and adults. Sunday Hitchcock in Keene, N.H. where and her husband Tom Grant, Sunday services at 10 a.m. For more information, call 802-885- service at 10:30 a.m. Childcare is provided for toddlers she stayed employed until her and Lynn Blodgett. She also had 3327 or go to www.uuspringfieldvt.org. All are welcome. through preschool. Youth group Thursdays at 6 p.m. and illness. Cassie was a loving wife, 19 nieces and nephews and 23 prayer meeting at 6:30 p.m. Park on the street or behind the mother, and grandmother. She great-nieces and great-nephews. United Methodist Church, 10 Valley St. loved to laugh and had a great Cassie was preceded by her par- building. Wheelchair accessible. Call 802-875-2638, email Sunday worship is 9:30 a.m. by Rev. Gerry Piper. Praise God sense of humor. She brought ents Everett and Mary Phillips, churchoffi[email protected], or visit www.chesterbaptist.org. through music, scripture, and prayer. Christian education and warmth and caring to all around her father and mother in-law her and always saw the good in Fred and Rita Blodgett, and her LONDONDERRY, VT. everyone. sister in-law Teresita Martinez Lois A. Golden, 1941-2020 Cassie was survived by her Phillips. Second Congregational Church of Londonderry, 2051 N. husband Edward Blodgett; her A celebration of life to be Main St. N. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Lois daughter Darcie Blodgett and held in the summer. Arrange- Worship service is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and childcare A. Golden, 78, passed away husband Matthew Durnford ments are with Stringer Funeral available. For more information, call the church at 802-824- Sunday evening, Feb. 2, 2020 and their daughter Charlotte; Homes and Crematorium, 146 6453 or go to www.2ndcongregationalchurchvt.org. at Mount Ascutney Hospital in her daughter Kristin Ioannou Broad St., Claremont, N.H. To Windsor, Vt. She was born Feb. and husband Fokion Ioannou; view an online memorial or 25, 1941, the daughter of Rus- her daughter Courtney Axen- send a private message of con- Craig M. Stone, 1960-2020 sell and Lillian Baldwin. She roth and husband Joseph Axen- dolence, visit www.stringerfh. attended Springfield schools roth; her brother Mark Phillips; com. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Craig and graduated from Springfield Merton Stone, 59, passed away High School Class of 1959. Wednesday, Jan. 29 at home On Aug. 26, 1960, she mar- Robin G.M. Danowski, 1953-2020 after a courageous battle with ried Wayne E. Golden in cancer. He was born May 27, Springfield, Vt. He predeceased BELMONT, Vt. – Robin Gail 1960 in Townshend, Vt., the her July 29, 2013. Lois worked Mary Danowski, 66, of Bel- son of Chester Merton Stone as a secretary with Central Ver- mont, died Thursday evening, and Roberta Irene (Putnam) mont Public Service for several Lois A. Golden, 1941-2020. Jan. 30, 2020 at her residence. Stone. He attended Springfield years and later worked as a clerk PHOTO PROVIDED She was born Aug. 20, 1953 in High School, graduating with at the North Springfield Post Passaic, N.J., the daughter of the Class of 1978. Then, he Office in North Springfield, Vt. ie), Tyler (Amy), and Morgan Edward and Katherine (Tom- enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, for many years. Johnson, Crystal, Cam (Olivia), kovich) Danowski. serving a four-year term. She loved her family and and Nick Sharpe; five great- Robin grew up in Wallington, By trade he was a finish car- loved spending time with her grandchildren Oscar, Calvin, N.J. where she graduated from penter. He worked for various daughters and her six grand- Teddy, Mason, and Jase. She was high school. She then graduated places over the years: Daniels Craig M. Stone, 1960-2020. children and five great-grand- predeceased by her parents and from the Rutgers University in Construction, American Con- PHOTO PROVIDED children. She loved animals, by two brothers Bruce Baldwin Newark, N.J. with a degree in struction, Ingram Construc- especially her cat Cali. She en- and Russell “Tiny” Baldwin. accounting. She was employed tion, and his favorite and most husband Scott, Nick and Elaine joyed monthly lunches with her A memorial service was held by several large firms in New memorable R.J.Phillips. Then Ruh and Maddox; his brother classmates and coffee with the Friday, Feb. 7 at the Davis Me- Jersey and Manhattan. She met Robin G.M. Danowski, 1953-2020. he began his own venture with Bernie Stone and wife Amy Jo coffee crew every morning. She morial Chapel. Reverend Mal- her husband Bret in Wallington, PHOTO PROVIDED C.M. Stone Quality Carpentry. and paw kids; Aunt Marcia and also enjoyed shopping trips to colm Fowler of Calvary Baptist N.J., and in 1997 they relocated He enjoyed classic cars, car Uncle Buster Dewitt and cous- Burlington with her family. Lois Church officiated. Burial will be to Vermont. She was a member Rose and her husband Doug of shows, oldies, putzing on vari- ins Gail Ann, “Chicky” Margot, was an avid Red Sox fan and in the Pine Grove Cemetery in of the United Church of Ludlow. Mount Holly; sister-in-law Elsie ous projects, and building and Carla, and John and all of their was a member of the Women of North Springfield, Vt. at a later Robin enjoyed and exceled at Carden and her husband How- rebuilding things. His last proj- children; Aunt Barb Covey and the Moose Chapter 1085. date. cooking; and visiting with her ard of Hancock; brother-in-law ect was working on a 2004 Jeep cousins Bobby and Cindy and She is survived by her daugh- Memorial contributions may grandchildren brought her the David Harlow and his wife Pau- and an old Sears and Roebuck children; Aunt Tiny and Uncle ters Lori Johnson and her hus- be made to the Mount Ascut- most delight. For several years, la of New Hampton, N.H.; and Sno Cruiser Kutter Sleigh. He Zip (predeceased) and cousins band Tracy, and Teri Sharpe ney Hospital Hospice Unit, she was the manager and had a sister-in-law Paige Harlow of cherished fond family memo- Tammy; and Vicki, “Dougie,” and her husband David; six 289 County Rd., Windsor, VT strong passion for a nonprofit Westport, Wash.; and six grand- ries from long ago with his and Stephen Jacobs and their grandchildren Matthew (Jack- 05089. that helped the less fortunate in children, nieces, and nephews. aunts, uncles, and cousins families. the Ludlow area. Robin was predeceased by her where he’d enjoy jeeping, camp- Per his request, there will be Survivors include her hus- parents and sister Betty Pokry- ing, boating, fishing, and other no services. Donations may be band Bret Harlow of Belmont, wa. fun activities. He loved family, made to the Springfield Hu- PLEASE NOTE son Jared Danowski-Harlow Funeral services were held friends, and both of his grand- mane Society, 401 Skitchewaug of Belmont; two stepsons Bret Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 at the children. Trail, Springfield, VT 05156; In order to have room for each obituary we receive each Harlow and his wife Jill of United Church of Ludlow. He is survived by his loving Lincoln Street Inc., 374 River week, we ask that submissions are limited to 350 words. We Binghamton, N.Y. and Wesley Burial will be at a later date in wife Lucy (Tardiff) Stone and St., Springfield, VT 05156; or reserve the right to shorten any obituary. Harlow and his fiancée Rebec- the Mechanicsville Cemetery in Church Services are subject to space with priority given to two children Tara Lee Stone Meals on Wheels of Greater obituaries. Each service is published on a rotation every two ca Rashford of New Windsor, Belmont. Arrangements are by and Ashley Marie Stone. In Springfield, 139 Main Street, to four weeks. All Church Services are listed online at www. N.Y.; stepdaughter Courtney the Aldous Funeral Home. 2014, we adopted the apple of Springfield, VT 05156. VermontJournal.com. Sheafe and her husband James Memorial contributions may his eye Hailie Rose Stone. He Davis Memorial Chapel in If you have any questions, please contact Amanda at of Walden, N.Y.; her mother- be made to the Black River loved all of his girls very much. Springfield is assisting with ar- [email protected]. in-law Marjorie Harlow of Good Neighbor Services, 37 His sister Catherine Ruh and rangements. Mount Holly; sister-in-law Ann Main Street, Ludlow, VT 05149. 8A | February 12, 2020 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper

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Vermont Principals’ Associa- MacPhee was the voice of dy Lamothe, Jim McCaffrey, On Tuesday, Feb. 4, Bellows ing our zone offense.” Coach Todd Well said, “We tion recently announced their the Bellows Falls Union High and Matt St. Amour; coaches Falls boys defeated White Coach Hollar also noted had a great bounce back game 2020 Hall of Fame Class. The School Terriers for over three Jose Batista, Tom Blackbird, River Valley at home, 46-36. that the Bellows Falls JV team from losing on Saturday to a inductee class consists of five decades. He has helped to David Gale, Paul Remick, Ryan Kelley contributed 16 moved to 10-3 with a 65-48 win good West Rutland team. Emily all-star student-athletes, five make athletics a positive ex- and Richard Seubert; and of- points, Jon Terry had 11, and over White River Valley. Sopho- Bazin led the team with eight outstanding coaches, one experience for student-athletes, ficial Alan Libardoni. Dylan Clark had 8. The Ter- more Owen Laross, who stands boards. It is her fourth game in cellent official, and one ex- coaches, fans, and families in This group will be formal- riers move to 9-5. tall at 6 feet 5 inches, led the a row with 8-plus boards. Emily ceptional contributor. Doug many ways. MacPhee has sup- ly inducted Friday, May 1 at Coach John Hollar com- way with 14 points on the night. continues to work very hard in MacPhee of Bellows Falls has ported the community with his the Capitol Plaza Hotel and mented, “We defended well Due to a wintery mix over practice and it is great to see it been selected as the inductee as photography, sports writing, Conference Center in Mont- in the fourth period and the next several days, the Ter- starting to pay off.” a contributor. as the longtime public address pelier. Social hour begins at looked up the floor. We were riers’ game at Fall Mountain, Bazin contributed 11 points “I am grateful to join my announcer, and with his statis- 5 p.m., a buffet dinner at 6 also far more consistent originally scheduled for Feb. on the night. Her teammates fellow honorees in the Ver- tical know-how. He is a fixture p.m., and the induction cer- with our closeouts during 6, had been rescheduled to also added big numbers, in- mont Principals’ Association at sporting events at Bellows emony at 6:45 p.m. For more this game as opposed to our Wednesday, Feb. 12. Likewise, cluding Taylor Goodell 24, Hall of Fame Class of 2020,” Falls but also is a familiar face information regarding the first game with them earlier their Friday, Feb. 7 home game Maya Waryas 12, and Molly MacPhee said. “To join this across the state – no matter the VPA Hall of Fame, the quali- this season. The eight three- against Green Mountain was Potter 10. distinguished Hall of Fame is sport. The community, in 2005, fications for inductees, and point shots they hit up there postponed. Hannah White led White extremely gratifying. I want to christened the “Doug MacPhee how to nominate candidates in the second half taught us On Monday, Feb. 10, the Lady River Valley with 18 points. thank the Hall of Fame Com- Press Box” at Hadley Field. for future consideration, vis- an important lesson, and Terriers took their turn to host The Bellows Falls girls travel mittee. I am looking forward The other inductees this year it www.vpaonline.org/ath- we hedged very well on the White River Valley and won 65- to Green Mountain Thursday, to the induction ceremony on include student-athletes Jenny letics/vpa-hall-of-fame. screen and roll. Coach James 39, bringing their overall record Feb. 13. Vermont High School Bowling Springfield Wrestling at Mount standings as of Feb. 1, 2020 Mansfield SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – De- REGION – As of Feb. 1, 2020, spite several weeks of bat- the following is the standings tling illnesses, the Spring- for Vermont high school bowl- field junior high and high ing: school wrestling teams • 1st, South Burlington, 67 trekked to Mount Mans- • 2nd, Windsor, 66 field High School Saturday, • 3rd, Fair Haven, 64 Feb. 1 for a full day of wres- • 4th, Randolph, 64 tling. The group earned • 5th, Essex, 53 plenty of wins and several • 6th, Burlington, 41 awards. • 7th, Brattleboro, 39 Senior Brandon Bennett • 8th, Enosburg, 36 chalked up another first- • 9th, White River, 35 place standing after many Brandon Bennett nails a pin for first place. • 10th, Springfield, 31 nail-biting moments; se- PHOTO BY CATHY BENNETT • 11th, Hartford, 26 nior Skylar Wallace secured a solid fourth place win, er Ferland, third place; Dillan and management crew for The top 10 individual aver- Brattleboro Bowling Team. and excellent effort was Lacasse, third place; Marshall covering 13 wrestlers spread ages: PHOTO PROVIDED put forth by Tim Amsden, Simpson, third place; Arman- out over three competition • Howard Stockwell, Ran- Cole Wright, David Rigney, do Stettner, second place; and areas in different parts of the dolph, 216.6 192.1 • Nick Snide, Fair Haven, Logan Webster, and Bryan Noah Markwell, second place. school. Their diligence, per- • Cean Lieberman, Hartford, • Julius Dodson, Burlington, 182.5 Stafford. Junior high wres- The team wishes to thank sistence, and commitment 201.9 191.1 • Courtney LaFleche, South tlers competing were Hunt- the all-volunteer coaching made the day possible. • Rayce Gilbert, Windsor, 196.3 • Grayson Frazer, Windsor, Burlington, 180.5 • Jacob Pickielnok, Fair Haven, 187.8 193.5 • Matt Campbell, South Burl- Meet schedule: • Joseph Warner, Randolph, ington, 185.5 Saturday, Feb. 15 • South Burlington, Wind- sor, Hartford, and Burlington at Sparetime in Colchester, Vt., 8:30 a.m. • Enosburg, Essex, and Springfield at Sparetime in Colchester, Vt., 9 a.m. • Fair Haven, Randolph, Brattleboro, and White River Valley at Rutland Bowlerama in Rutland, Vt., 4:30 p.m.

The top 32 bowlers advance to Individual Champion- Noah Markwell reaches for the leg. Tim Amsden is announced the winner! ship to be held Feb. 22, 2020 PHOTO BY CATHY BENNETT PHOTO BY CRYSTAL SHAW at Rutland Bowlerama at 10 a.m. Top 32 bowlers will be Hartford Bowling Team. determined after the Feb. 15 Winter sports schedule, Feb. 13-22 PHOTO PROVIDED meets. REGION – For more in- Blue Mountain at Black River, p.m. formation about an individ- 2:30 p.m. Slaters roll a win over Springﬁeld ual game or team, go to the WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19 – schools’ athletic department MONDAY, FEB. 17 – SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Hart- nasium on Saturday. “We did many things very websites. If you have any Girls basketball ford and Springfield rolled off The game remained close well,” Buffum said. “Our de- sports news or photos from Girls basketball Black River at Twin Valley, 7 for the right to go against Fair in the first quarter, but the fense was strong and we talk- a recent game, submit them Leland & Gray at Bellows p.m. Haven on Saturday at Plaza Mounties started to pull away ed a lot on that end.” to editor@vermontjournal. Falls, 7 p.m. Bowl. Springfield got by the as the game progressed. Kim Cummings and Grace com, and we may include Mill River at Springfield, 7 THURSDAY, FEB. 20 – first step, but the Cosmos were “We played great defense as Tyrell both had seven points them in the next paper! p.m. outdone by Fair Haven as the the game went on and got out for the Chieftains. Boys basketball Slaters took two straight, 158- in transition,” said MSJ coach Green Mountain falls to THURSDAY, FEB. 13 – TUESDAY, FEB. 18 – Green Mountain at Leland & 148 and 190-121. Chris Charbonneau. 2-12. Gray, 7 p.m. Fair Haven’s top bowler was Keegan Chadburn led the Girls basketball Boys basketball Springfield at Bellows Falls, 7 Jacob Pickielnok. way with 16 points for the Track & field Bellows Falls at Green Fall Mountain at Mascoma p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 Pickielnok Mounties. Dave Mercure and Roy takes second in weight Mountain, 7 p.m. Valley, 6:30 p.m. and Coby Wade will be honored Cole Blanchard both had 15 throw Rivendell at Leland & Gray, Poultney at Black River, 6:30 Girls basketball on Fair Haven’s Senior Night at points, while Andre Prunty Fair Haven’s Furi Roy was 7 p.m. p.m. Black River at Poultney, 7 p.m. the Rutland Bowlerama. added 12. second in the Division II Rivendell at Green Mountain, The Rutland house will be Liam Towle had a game-high weight throw state champi- FRIDAY, FEB. 14 – 7 p.m. FRIDAY, FEB. 21 – the center of another important 19 points for Leland and Gray. onship meet Saturday after- Twin Valley at Bellows Falls, 7 high school bowling event on MSJ moves to 9-8 and hosts noon. Boys basketball p.m. Boys basketball Feb. 22 with the state’s top 32 Mill River on Tuesday. Roy’s toss of 12.57 me- Bellows Falls at Rivendell, White River Valley at Leland Black River at West Rutland, individual bowlers vying for ters, trailed only Hartford’s 7 p.m. & Gray, 7 p.m. 7 p.m. the crown. This will be the first Girls basketball Ryan Reed who blew away Leland & Gray at Twin Val- Windsor at Springfield, 7 p.m. Newport at Fall Mountain, 7 time that event has been held in Rivendell 42, Green Moun- the competition with a ley, 7 p.m. p.m. Rutland. tain 23 15.15-meter throw. Raymond at Fall Mountain, Girls basketball Windsor is the top ranked The Green Mountain girls Roy’s teammate Nathan 6:30 p.m. Conant at Fall Mountain, 6:30 Girls basketball team in the state but Fair Haven basketball team kept it close Stone was third with a throw Sharon at Black River, 6:30 Bellows Falls at White River is tied for the third spot. with Rivendell, but faltered of 11.99 meters. p.m. Valley, 7 p.m. “The top four are bunched down the stretch in a 42-23 loss Tony Lipka finished fifth, Springfield at Hartford, 7 Fall Mountain at Newport, 7 very closely,” said Fair Haven Saturday afternoon. while Graham Stewart and p.m. p.m. coach Vern Seaver. The Chieftains kept the defi- John Stewart were sixth and White River Valley at Green Green Mountain at Leland & cit to around 10 points for most eighth respectively. Mountain, 7 p.m. Gray, 7 p.m. Boys basketball of the game, but they had turn- On the girls side, Spring- Springfield at Fair Haven, 7 Mount Saint Joseph 68, Le- over issues late, which the Rap- field’s Skyler Congden was Girls basketball p.m. land & Gray 45 tors capitalized on in transition. sixth with a throw of 7.73 Springfield at Burr and The Mount St. Joseph boys Even in the losing effort, meters. Teammate Isabella Burton, 7 p.m. SATURDAY, FEB. 22 – basketball team had four guys Green Mountain coach Jeff Belisle was ninth. score in double figures in a 68- Buffum was happy with the ef- SATURDAY, FEB. 15 – Boys basketball 45 win against Leland and Gray fort and the progress his team Article courtesy of Rut- Don’t miss your next game. Springfield at Otter Valley, 1 at Martin McDonough Gym- is showing. land Herald, Feb. 8, 2020. Boys basketball STOCK PHOTO p.m. 2B | February 12, 2020 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper arts & entertainment Create snowscapes in Vermont and Beyond Art exhibit in Weston pastel at the VAULT WESTON, Vt. – The annual Vermont and Beyond Art SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Expe- plication techniques, and more tion. All levels welcome. show will be held again at the rience the fun and beauty of as you work from your photos Gallery at the VAULT, 68 Weston Playhouse on Presi- creating a winter landscape in or those supplied. Robert will Main Street in Springfield, dents’ Day Weekend, Satur- pastel with exceptional artist be there for you along the way. is open Monday, 11:30 a.m. day, Feb. 15, from 11 a.m. to and teacher Robert Carsten He is a wonderful teacher. A to 2:30 p.m., and Wednes- 5 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 16, Saturday, Feb. 22, from 9:30 critique will be held at the end day through Saturday, 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. a.m. to 4 p.m., at Gallery at the of the session. a.m. to 5 p.m. For more This year’s show will fea- VAULT. Registration and payment information, call 802-885- ture the artwork of Doris Robert will begin with a are required one week prior to 7111, email galleryvault@ Ingram, Robert O’Brien, demonstration. You will ex- the workshop. A materials list vermontel.net, or visit www. Lynn Pratt, Lynn VanNatta, plore composition, color, ap- will be provided at registra- galleryvault.org. and Marijke Westberg. Wa- tercolor and oil paintings of Vermont, France, and other locales will be exhibited and “Rose of Sharon” by Robert O’Brien. Sinatra Songbook Valentine for sale along with prints, PHOTO PROVIDED matted pieces, and other art related items. The show is now entering its view great local art. This year matinee at COH Admission is free and all 20th year and it has become a promises to be better than ever. are welcome. Refreshments local and regional annual tra- For more information, call 802- CLAREMONT, N.H. – On net, guitar, and bass to ac- Fire BBQ. Special sweet will be served on both days. dition for folks to get out and 263-9394. Feb. 16 at 2 p.m., enjoy a Sun- company traditional Sinatra treats will also be available day afternoon listening to the favorites as well as other 20th for sale. Sinatra Songbook with the century standards. Tickets can be purchased Lenny Zarcone Trio. Lenny, There will be a cash bar with in advance online at www. Create a gemstone tree with trio members Bill Shontz beer and wine and a Valentine claremontoperhouse.org, SPRINGFIELD, ate on hand. You can and Zack Danziger, will play Mimosa of champagne and or- by phone at 603-542-4433, Vt. – Artist Lyn also bring your own piano, flute, saxophone, clari- ange juice provided by Sweet or in person at the Opera Parker Haas is of- special piece you House Box Office in City fering a sure to be would like to cre- Hall Complex at 58 Opera enjoyed workshop ate around. Plan on House Square. Tickets are creating gemstone completing two trees also available night of show. trees Saturday, during the class. The This Sinatra matinee Feb. 29, from 11 class is suitable for all is a pop-up event funded a.m. to 3:30 p.m., levels. through the 2020 Mem- at Gallery at the Gallery at the bership Program. Pop-up VAULT. VAULT, 68 Main shows are smaller with the Using wire and Street in Springfield, audience on stage with the real gemstones, is open Monday, performers; if attendance you will create 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 is higher, the audience will gorgeous tiny p.m., and Wednesday expand to the front of the trees. Each will through Saturday, 11 theatre. To learn more about sit on a sturdy a.m. to 5 p.m. For this new membership pro- base you choose more information, gram, go to the Membership in class. Lyn will call 802-885-7111, tab on the COH website. have interesting email galleryvault@ stones, unusual vermontel.net, ournal pieces of wood, Lyn Parker Haas workshop on making gemstone trees. or visit www.gal- Like us! @VermontJournalhopper and slices of ag- PHOTO PROVIDED leryvault.org.

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The Windham Center for Psychiatric Care, 25 Ridgewood Road, Springfield, VT Bellows Falls, VT www.springfieldmed.org The Vermont Journal/The Shopper February 12, 2020 | 3B arts & entertainment Weston Playhouse Theatre Get ready for the 2020 announces 84th season LEGO Contest WESTON, Vt. – Susanna Gel- of taking chances. As Charlie Smith’s stunning new musi- CHESTER, Vt. – The 2020 ideas and techniques during the ton Elementary School. lert, executive artistic director Price struggles to save his fam- cal, “Songs for Nobodies.” LEGO Contest is taking place judging. Again this year, young A check for the registration fee of Weston Playhouse Theatre ily’s century-old shoe factory, This one-woman tour-de- Saturday, March 14, from 9 people may create an additional should be made out to “St. Luke’s Company, announces her sec- in steps Lola, a drag queen with force shines a light on five a.m. to 1 p.m., at the News- construction at a special LEGO Church” and mailed, along with ond season at the helm of Ver- an eye for style. Performances ordinary women whose lives Bank Conference Center, station. They will not be able to the registration form, to the mont’s award-winning profes- run July 23 through Aug. 15 at were forever changed by 352 Main Street, Chester, Vt. remove their creations from the registrar Lillian Willis, P.O. Box sional theatre. the Weston Playhouse. their unexpected encounters Early registration by March 6 special area and won’t be able to 318, Chester, VT 05143. Early Gellert says, “Weston is a spe- The final playhouse show of with legendary divas Judy qualifies for a discounted en- enter them in the contest. registration is requested. cial place where we share the ex- the season is Robert Harling’s Garland, Patsy Cline, Billie try. The event is open to LE- The registration form may be Sponsored for the ninth year citing and inspiring experience “Steel Magnolias,” the funniest Holiday, Edith Piaf, and Ma- GOmaniacs Pre-K through downloaded from special events by St. Luke’s, the event will ben- of great theatre. This season our play that will ever make you ria Callas. Performances run grade eight and their families. at www.stlukesepiscopalvt.org efit both the church and the two stages will bring us stories cry. Set in Chinquapin, La., Aug. 6-29 at Walker Farm. Participants should con- and www.ourchester.org. Print- children’s section of Chester’s full of heart, joy, and generosity six friends gather for hairdos, Closing out the season struct their original cre- ed forms are available at the Whiting Library. For additional – from a Tony-award-winning manicures, juicy gossip, and is Lisa Peterson and Denis ations – no kits allowed – Whiting Library on Main Street information, please contact Lil- musical about the most un- witty banter in Truvy’s salon. O’Hare’s “An Iliad,” a grip- with a maximum size of 24 in Chester, at Chester-Andover lian Willis at 802-875-1340 or likely of friendships, to a new Anybody who’s anybody is a ping adaptation of Homer’s inches by 36 inches, and Elementary School, and at Graf- [email protected]. play about forging connections regular, and through thick and classic. The eternal, en- bring them March 14 be- in the digital age, to a raucous thin, these six women form chanting power of storytell- tween 9-10 a.m. to the Con- and witty comedy about wom- friendships as strong as steel – ing comes to life through a ference Center, generously en who stick together through friendships they are forced to solitary bard on a bare stage donated by NewsBank for the the best and the worst of times. lean on when tragedy strikes. who throws us right into the event. Entries will be judged We’re presenting work by some Performances run Aug. 20 midst of conflict. The Trojan in different grade categories of America’s most beloved art- through Sept. 6 at the Weston War and the present day are from 10 a.m. to noon for ists, including Dr. Seuss, John- Playhouse. set side by side as the excite- their originality, imagina- ny Cash, and Cyndi Lauper, not At Weston’s Walker Farm the- ment of an ancient tale is cat- tion, and presentation. If a to mention five divas whose atre, the summer begins with apulted into an intimate, ur- structure is a team entry, the Willow Farm Pet voices are etched in time. It’s a Weston Playhouse Theatre’s gent, and spellbinding story age of the oldest member will Grooming • Retail Shop • Overnight Boarding available daily vibrant and varied lineup that Young Company production for today. Performances run determine the grade category. celebrates the classics and nur- of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Sept. 24 through Oct. 18 at There is also a separate family tures new stories. We cannot Ahrens’s “Seussical.” Follow Walker Farm. team class for collaborating wait to share these productions Horton the Elephant, the Cat Audiences are encouraged children and parents. with our audience.” in the Hat, and more of your to enjoy pre-show dinner at At 12:30 p.m., LEGO prizes Kicking off the season at the favorite characters into the col- the theatre’s popular restau- will be awarded to winners playhouse is “Ring of Fire,” cre- orful, zany world of Dr. Seuss, rant on the lower level of the and runners-up in the dif- Rick Strobl ated by Richard Maltby Jr., con- presented by an all-star group Playhouse, MKT: Weston. ferent classes, with special ceived by William Meade, and of actors, singers, and dancers Subscriptions go on sale in awards for the judges’ choice Income Tax Preparation featuring the music of Johnny from undergraduate training February, and single ticket for “Best in Show” and “Most Affordable • Experienced • Accurate • Personal Attention Cash. “Ring of Fire” brings programs across the coun- sales will be available online Vermont” creations. The Cre- Direct Deposit the music of Johnny Cash to try. Performances run June 18 and by calling the Weston ators’ Choice Award will be Now Accepting All Major Credit Cards life with an exhilarating story through July 3 at Walker Farm. Box Office at 802-824-5288 given to the entry that the of struggle and success, reck- Next, Weston Playhouse at beginning April 1. Gift cer- contestants themselves vote Specializing in: “Earned Income Credit” “Self Employed” “Rental Properties” “Small Businesses” lessness and redemption, love, Walker Farm presents “Tiny tificates for the Weston 2020 as the most outstanding cre- and family. A multi-talented Beautiful Things,” based on the season can be purchased ation. 2 Convenient Locations cast of actor-musicians cre- book by Cheryl Strayed and online at www.westonplay- Refreshments will be on ates a unique portrait about an adapted for the stage by Nia house.org. sale, as well as time to share 70 Route 106 78 Cooks Pond Road North Springfield, Vt Weathersfield, Vt American legend. Performanc- Vardalos. For two years, Cheryl es run June 25 through July 11 Strayed answered letters as the Call for Appointment: 802-299-5121 at the Weston Playhouse. anonymous advice columnist, Next on the playhouse stage “Dear Sugar.” Strayed discov- is a musical inspired by true ered love for people she knew events featuring a book by only through her computer Broadway legend and four-time screen and the courage to share Tony Award-winner Harvey Fi- her personal experiences with erstein and music by pop icon them. Performances run July Cyndi Lauper. “Kinky Boots” 9-25 at Walker Farm. celebrates friendship, loving Be among the first in the oneself, and the importance U.S. to see Joanna Murray- “A Changing Form” RED TAG SALE 1/2 Price Anything Storewide with a Red Tag ceramics show Sale Runs Thur - Wed, Feb. 13-19, 2020 BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Ca- Vermont and New Hampshire, nal Street Art Gallery presents including members of the Ver- 802-875-2062 ~ Route 103 Chester, VT 05143 “A Changing Form” fine art ce- mont Crafts Council, the League Vermont Picker is Open 10am - 5pm Daily ramics group show from Feb. 12 of New Hampshire Craftsmen, through April 4 at the gallery in and the Brattleboro Clayworks. Bellows Falls with artists David Canal Street Art Gallery, 23 Ernster, Kathie Gatto-Gurney, Canal St. in Bellows Falls, is Deborah Goodwin, Caren open Wednesday through Sat- Presidents Week Entertainment Helm, Irene Lederer LaCroix, urday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Carla Liguori, Naomi Linden- For more information, go to feld, Amanda Ann Palmer, and www.canalstreetartgallery.com, Alan Steinberg. An opening recall Mike or Emmett at 802- ception and meet and greet with 289-0104, or email artinfo@ca- the artists will be Feb. 21, from nalstreetartgallery.com. 5-8 p.m., at the gallery. The latest fine art show features ceramic artists from across

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Their work is bear biologist Forrest Ham- still able to access some kind of to realize that with little snow monters interested in conserv- servation in Vermont. “The diverse and includes mam- mond, so he is urging people food, many of them will remain this winter, bears are more ing wildlife should donate to Nongame Check-off donations, mals, birds, turtles, fish, frogs, to avoid disturbing them or active, rather than stay in their vulnerable to being disturbed the Nongame Wildlife Fund on along with hunting, fishing, and bees, freshwater mussels, and providing any kind of food dens.” by free-roaming dogs. Either their state income tax form this trapping license revenue, have plants, as well as the habitats for them. “We have a lot less snow leave your dog at home or keep year, according to the Vermont helped recovery efforts for Ver- and natural communities Most bears seek their win- this winter, and temperatures it under control while you are Fish and Wildlife Department. mont’s peregrine falcons, loons, they need. ter dens when it becomes have been higher than normal, out there. If you accidentally The fund helps protect some ospreys, bald eagles, American “The Nongame Wildlife difficult for them to find making it even more tempt- disturb a bear from its den, it is of Vermont’s most threatened martens, Indiana and northern Fund has helped some of our food and not due to winter ing for bears to wake up and important that you not return wildlife such as bald eagles, lake long-eared bats, spiny softshell great wildlife success stories cold. During years of natural seek a snack,” said Hammond. to the site as a bear will often sturgeon, spruce grouse, and In- turtles, and other species,” said in Vermont,” said Parren. food shortage, some bears “Acorns and beechnuts are still come back once, but usually diana bats. Director of Wildlife Mark Scott. “Thanks to the generous do- give up trying to find food abundant this winter, and there will leave for good after being Donations are leveraged by Steve Parren and other fish nations of thousands of Ver- and enter their winter dens isn’t enough snow in much of scared off a second time. And, matching federal grants, mean- and wildlife biologists manage monters, we are restoring as early as October. This en- the state to make finding them newborn cubs are dependent ing that a $25 donation can help nongame wildlife projects for many of the iconic species of ables them to conserve the difficult, so many bears are still on their mothers for warmth so us secure up to another $75 in the Vermont Fish and Wildlife our Green Mountain State.” energy and fat reserves they a c t i v e .” they don’t survive long if their have, rather than staying out “You can help by removing mother abandons them.” and expending more energy any potential source of food Hammond suggests learn- looking for food that is not outside that will attract bears,” ing more about bears on Vermont Fish & Wildlife offers there. he adds. “Bears can smell a food Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s “But in years like 2019 source from long distances. website at this link www.vtfis- when late autumn foods And, if a bear starts to show up handwildlife.com/learn-more/ ice safety tips after snow events such as acorns, beech nuts, in your neighborhood, please living-with-wildlife/living- apples, mountain ash ber- bring in your bird feeders.” with-black-bears. People who MONTPELIER, Vt. – The sult. safety. ries, and winter berries are “In winters like this one have bear incidents at home Vermont Fish and Wildlife De- • Leave information about • Ice varies in thickness and plentiful, many bears will where there is not much of an are urged to report them on the partment urges people ventur- your plans with someone – condition. Always carry an remain active as long as they insulating snow cover, bears same website. ing out on the ice of Vermont’s where you intend to fish and ice spud or chisel to check lakes and ponds to always put when you expect to return. ice as you proceed, and be safety first and monitor ice • Wear a personal flotation de- sure to check the ice in sev- conditions, especially after sig- vice and don’t fish alone. eral places. The Nature Museum launches three nificant snow fall. • Carry a set of handspikes to • Be extremely cautious “The recent arrival of new help you work your way out crossing ice near river snow can hide areas of thin ice onto the surface of the ice if mouths, points of land, new programs and prevent further freezing,” you go through. Holding one in bridges, islands, and over said Colonel Jason Batchelder, each hand, you can alternately reefs and springs. Currents GRAFTON, Vt. – The Na- the snow, or exploring the beau- Museum director Vanessa Stern the department’s chief game punch them into the ice and almost always causes ice to ture Museum in Grafton, Vt. tiful museum gardens. While in- and librarian Michelle Dufort. warden. “Ice thickness can vary pull yourself up and out. You be thinner over these areas. is excited to announce the doors, children will enjoy explor- Their combined love of reading considerably on different parts can make these at home, using • Avoid going onto the ice if launch of three new programs ing nature materials and playing and nature inspired them to be- of a lake due to moving wa- large nails, or you can purchase it has melted away from the in February. These three pro- together, while their caregivers gin the Nature-Based Book Dis- ter from currents, rivers, and them at stores that sell fishing shore. This indicates melt- grams join an already full enjoy adult company. Admis- cussion Series. springs.” supplies. ing is underway, and ice can calendar, including snowshoe sion is free, and no registration The first book in the series will • Leave your car or truck on • Fish with a friend. Ice fish- shift position as wind direc- hikes, winter stargazing, the is needed for this new playgroup. be “The Overstory” by Richard shore. Every year, several mo- ing is a great sport to share with tion changes. preschool explorers club, win- We are thrilled to introduce Powers, a 2019 Pulitzer Prize tor vehicles go through the ice family members and friends, • Waves from open water ter vacation camps, readings Science Saturdays, a series of winner. The novel weaves to- on Vermont lakes, and some and having a partner with you can quickly break up large by local author Erin Rounds, four related nature experi- gether the stories of nine Ameri- people have drowned as a re- increases both the fun and the areas of ice. If you can see and more. We are also ex- ences designed around the four cans whose experiences with open water in the lake and panding our hours and will seasons. Starting Feb. 15 with trees impact their lives and deci- the wind picks up, get off! be open Saturdays beginning “HOO’s Been Eating What?” we sions in complex and fascinating • Bring your fully charged Feb. 15, the start of school va- will explore the behaviors of ani- ways. The Grafton Public Li- COMCAST SUBSCRIBERS cell phone with you. cation. mals during the winter season by brary owns several copies of the • Carry a safety line that can Our new nature-based play- dissecting owl pellets. The fol- book, which will be loaned on be thrown to someone who group designed for children lowing three Saturday sessions a first-come, first-served basis, SAPA TV IS MOVING has gone through the ice. ages 0-3 is scheduled to begin will explore which animals are while supplies last. Discussion Comcast is relocating the SAPA TV Channels • Heated fishing shanties Friday, Feb. 14. Wee Explorers trekking through the woods, questions and a book guide are beginning February 18, 2020 must have good ventilation allows small children – older who is hibernating, and how ani- also available by visiting the Na- to prevent deadly carbon siblings are welcome – to mals adapt to survive becoming ture Museum’s Facebook page, SAPA TV PUBLIC CHANNEL monoxide poisoning. Open spend time outdoors, wheth- food for another animal. Science through the email newsletter, or a window or the door part er it is walking on the trails Saturdays are open to families by request at the Grafton Pub- COMCAST CHANNEL 8 way to allow in fresh air. through the woods, playing in with children of all ages. Tickets lic Library. The next session in can be purchased in advance or March will discuss “The Hidden WILL MOVE TO at the door. Tickets for caregivers Life of Trees” by Peter Wohllen- COMCAST CHANNEL 1077 are free. ben. 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Con- tact Gary Moore at 802-824-5710 [email protected] (09/08/20 TFN-52) 6B | February 12, 2020 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper calendar LEGAL NOTICES CLASSES & stress. Come join us – it’s fall prevention are just a information, call 802- 463-3907. STATE OF VERMONT fun and free! few of tai chi’s benefits. 365-3649 or go to www. WINDSOR COUNTY, SS. WORKSHOPS This program is free gracecottage.org. CHESTER, Vt. – Liza SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Eaton, founder of FEB. 17 – and open to the public. Weekly Tai Chi classes WINDHAM, Vt. – On Buddhaful Yoga, will be NOTICE OF SALE BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Located at 65 Westminster Mondays, from 5-6 Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m., offering a Gentle Flow Line dancing lessons at St. in Bellows Falls and 3643 Vt Route 103 N, LLC p.m., at Springfield join Pauline O’Brien for Kundalini Yoga class Bellows Falls Moose Lodge wheelchair accessible. For Parcel #060110 UU Meetinghouse with Zumba Gold classes at for beginners every starting Feb. 17, from 6 – more information, visit instructor Sue Ruble, a Windham Elementary Wednesday 9:30-11 a.m. 8 p.m. www.rockinghamlibrary. The resident and nonresident owners, lien holders certified instructor through org. School. These classes are You will be encouraged to and mortgagees of lands in the Town of Chester, MONDAYS – Tai Chi Vermont. All ages structured for the active go at your own pace and in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The and abilities welcome. BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – 45-plus crowd. Zumba listen to your body. Held are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by the Bellows Falls Area Senior Wheelchair accessible. All River Voices Poetry meets Gold recreates all the at the Fullerton Inn on the Town for the year 2019 remains, either in whole or Center Knit and Stitch are welcome to this free every Tuesday at 7 p.m. original zumba moves Chester Green. For more in part, unpaid on the following described land in group meets Mondays at class. at the Subway, 65 Square at a lower-intensity in an information, visit www. Town to wit: in Bellows Falls. All poets easy-to-follow format. buddhafulyoga.com or call 9 a.m. They can help you TUESDAYS – finish a project, repair welcome. Discussion Come prepared to sweat, 802-875-2868. PERU, Vt. - Kripalu Yoga Being all and the same lands and premises con- an item, and even take covers of all aspects of and leave feeling strong Class held on Tuesdays TOWNSHEND, Vt. – on special projects. The the poem. Call 802-463- and empowered. For veyed to 3643 Vt Route 103 N, LLC by Warranty from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, from 1-2 group is happy to donate 2204. more information, email Deed of Gregg P. Adamovich dated March 2, 2018 in the Barn Studio at p.m., there is a Chair Knitted Knockers to breast paulineblakeob@outlook. and Recorded in Book 182, Page 228 of the Town of New Spring Farm, TOWNSHEND, Vt. – On Yoga class at Grace cancer survivors. Stop by com or call 802-376- Chester Land Records. 135 Batchelder Rd. Tuesdays, from 4:30-6 Cottage Wellness Center, and ask for Betty for more 5397. in Peru. Small fee per p.m., Grace Cottage offers 133 Grafton Rd. Beginners information, or call 802- and so much of said lands will be sold at public class. Mats available. yoga in the Viniyoga WEDNESDAYS – to yoga are welcome as 463-3907. auction at the Town Office in Chester, Vermont, All levels welcome and tradition with Crystal BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The is anyone with limited a public place in said Town, on the 28th day of SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Senior drop-ins welcome. Mansfield. Participants Bellows Falls Area Senior flexibility or an inability February 2020, at eleven o’clock in the forenoon, as Solutions continues its Tai For details, email build strength, balance, Center Knit and Stitch to practice on the floor. shall be requisite to discharge such taxes with costs, Chi for Fall Prevention VermontOrganicYogi@ and endurance as they group meets Wednesdays Students will flow through unless previously paid. class in the Great Hall, gmail.com. move through basic at 9 a.m. They can help an eclectic blend of seated 100 River St., Mondays postures in fluid motion you finish a project, repair and standing poses while BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Dated at Chester, in the County of Windsor and from 10:30-11:30 a.m. with coordinated breath an item, and even take incorporating breathing Come try Senior Safe Tai State of Vermont, this 28th day of January 2020. Tai Chi not only helps work. Students of all ability on special projects. The techniques into their Chi Tuesdays at 11 a.m. to lower the risk of levels are welcome. Mats group is happy to donate movements. Class is led in the top floor meeting Attest: ______falling but also improves and blocks provided. Knitted Knockers to breast by Rebecca Griswold. For room of the Rockingham David Pisha concentration, leg strength, Classes are held at Heins cancer survivors. Stop by more information, call Library. Better balance, Delinquent Tax Collector balance and coordination, Building, 133 Grafton and ask for Betty for more 802-365-3649 or go to mindful movement, and and reduces joint pain and Rd., Townshend. For more information. Call 802- www.gracecottage.org. THURSDAYS – CHESTER, Vt. – Six STATE OF VERMONT STATE OF VERMONT STATE OF VERMONT WINDSOR COUNTY, SS. Loose Ladies is offering WINDSOR COUNTY, SS. WINDSOR COUNTY, SS. a separate skill building workshop on the third NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE Thursday of the month at 6 Charles E. Dean James Jahrsdoerfer and Ginamarie L. Disney Gary E. Johnson p.m., geared toward those Parcel # 130139 Parcel # 362046 Parcel # 232037 who want to move on to more challenging projects. The resident and nonresident owners, lien holders The resident and nonresident owners, lien holders The resident and nonresident owners, lien holders Participants must be able and mortgagees of lands in the Town of Chester, in and mortgagees of lands in the Town of Chester, and mortgagees of lands in the Town of Chester, in to cast-on, knit, and purl the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, are in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, are confidently. If you’re not hereby notified that the taxes assessed by the Town are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by the hereby notified that the taxes assessed by the Town there, please check into for the years 2018 and 2019 remain, either in whole Town for the year 2019 remains, either in whole or for the years 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 remain, our basic learn to knit or in part, unpaid on the following described land in part, unpaid on the following described land in either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following class. The skill building workshops are free, but in Town to wit: Town to wit: described land in Town to wit: you must reserve a spot Being all and the same lands and premises con- Being all and the same lands and premises con- by calling the shop at Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Charles E. Dean and Beverly M. Dean veyed to James Jahrsdoerfer and Ginamarie L. 802-875-7373 or email veyed to Gary E. Johnson by Warranty Deed of (now deceased) by Warranty Deed of Harry F. Disney by Warranty Deed of Thomas Torello and [email protected]. Ernest H. Johnson and Jean A. Johnson dated Olney and Erla H. Olney dated June 20, 1969 and Elinor S. Torello dated July 15, 2005 and Recorded December 28, 1973 and Recorded in Book 50, Page Recorded in Book 44, Page 12 of the Town of Ches- in Book 93, Page 518 of the Town of Chester Land CHESTER, Vt. – Strength- 42 of the Town of Chester Land Records. building chair yoga class ter Land Records. Records. with Liz Eaton, 9:30- and so much of said lands will be sold at public and so much of said lands will be sold at public and so much of said lands will be sold at public 10:35 a.m., Fullerton auction at the Town Office in Chester, Vermont, auction at the Town Office in Chester, Vermont, auction at the Town Office in Chester, Vermont, Inn, Main Street, Chester. a public place in said Town, on the 28th day of a public place in said Town, on the 28th day of a public place in said Town, on the 28th day of This is a strength building February, 2020, at eleven o’clock in the forenoon, as February, 2020, at eleven o’clock in the forenoon, as February, 2020, at eleven o’clock in the forenoon, as yoga class in the hatha tradition for anyone shall be requisite to discharge such taxes with costs, shall be requisite to discharge such taxes with costs, shall be requisite to discharge such taxes with costs, looking to build bone unless previously paid. unless previously paid. unless previously paid. density, physical strength, Dated at Chester, in the County of Windsor and Dated at Chester, in the County of Windsor and Dated at Chester, in the County of Windsor and flexibility, and endurance. State of Vermont, this 28th day of January 2020. State of Vermont, this 28th day of January, 2020. State of Vermont, this 28th day of January 2020. Come as you are and do what you can. Use a chair, yoga mat, or both! Drop Attest: ______Attest: ______Attest: ______in anytime or purchase a David Pisha David Pisha David Pisha few classes at once. No Collector of Town and Town School District Taxes Collector of Town and Town School District Taxes Collector of Town and Town School District Taxes experience necessary. For details, contact 802- 875-2868, eaton.liza@ STATE OF VERMONT STATE OF VERMONT gmail.com, or www. STATE OF VERMONT buddhafulyoga.com. WINDSOR COUNTY, SS. WINDSOR COUNTY, SS. WINDSOR COUNTY, SS. NOTICE OF SALE PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE From 7 to 8 p.m. Amy Elinor Pratt, Jonathon Pratt and Peter Walter Fredyma, II, Peter W. Holl Richard Gilardi (deceased) and Maureen Thursdays, join a Tai Chi Jon K. Spaulding beginners’ class at DG and Maia C. Holl E. Gilardi (deceased) Parcel # 232017.200 Bodyworks, 7 Depot St. Parcel # 222021.100 Parcel # 090123 in Proctorsville. This is a The resident and nonresident owners, lien holders soft, grounding practice The resident and nonresident owners, lien holders The resident and nonresident owners, lien holders and mortgagees of lands in the Town of Chester, in to improve alignment, and mortgagees of lands in the Town of Chester, in and mortgagees of lands in the Town of Chester, in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, are balance, and prevent or the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, are the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by the Town relieve postural pains, hereby notified that the taxes assessed by the Town hereby notified that the taxes assessed by the Town for the year 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 reduce stress, and for the years 2018 and 2019 remain, either in whole for the years 2018 and 2019 remain, either in whole remains, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the strengthen legs and core or in part, unpaid on the following described land or in part, unpaid on the following described land following described land in Town to wit: muscles. Available to all in Town to wit: in Town to wit: levels. There is a monthly Being all and the same lands and premises con- tuition cost. To learn more Being all and the same lands and premises con- Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Jon K. Spaulding, Amy Elinor Pratt and about the classes, please veyed to Peter Walter Fredyma, II, Peter W. Holl veyed to Richard Gilardi (now deceased) and Jonathon R. Pratt by Warranty Deed of Arthur F. contact Djemila at 802- and Maia C. Holl by Warranty Deed of Peter Walter Maureen E. Gilardi (now deceased) by Quit Claim Fournier, Trustee of the Restatement of Trust for 490-0225 or email djem. [email protected]. Fredyma, II dated August 24, 2012 and Recorded Deed of Richard Gilardi dated December 18, 1978 the Arthur F. Fournier, Sr. Revocable Trust Agree- in Book 138, Page 239 of the Town of Chester Land and Recorded in Book 56, Page 485 of the Town of ment dated January 10, 2011 dated July 19, 2013 FRIDAYS – Records. Chester Land Records. and Recorded in Book 147, Page 118 of the Town of CHESTER, Vt. – Chester Land Records. International Folk Dancing and so much of said lands will be sold at public and so much of said lands will be sold at public Classes at the Chester and so much of said lands will be sold at public auction at the Town Office in Chester, Vermont, auction at the Town Office in Chester, Vermont, Town Hall on Fridays, a public place in said Town, on the 28th day of a public place in said Town, on the 28th day of auction at the Town Office in Chester, Vermont, from 10:30 a.m. - noon, February, 2020, at eleven o’clock in the forenoon, as February, 2020, at eleven o’clock in the forenoon, as a public place in said Town, on the 28th day of running through May 29. shall be requisite to discharge such taxes with costs, shall be requisite to discharge such taxes with costs, February, 2020, at eleven o’clock in the forenoon, as Beginner to intermediate unless previously paid. unless previously paid. shall be requisite to discharge such taxes with costs, level. No partner needed. unless previously paid. For details, email Dated at Chester, in the County of Windsor and [email protected]. Dated at Chester, in the County of Windsor and Dated at Chester, in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, this 28th day of January 2020. State of Vermont, this 28th day of January 2020. State of Vermont, this 28th day of January 2020. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Free family fun art and music Attest: ______Attest: ______Attest: ______David Pisha nights run second Fridays, David Pisha David Pisha starting at 6 p.m., open Collector of Town and Town School District Taxes Collector of Town and Town School District Taxes Collector of Town and Town School District Taxes to people of all ages. We encourage families and The Vermont Journal/The Shopper February 12, 2020 | 7B LEGAL NOTICES calendar friends to build community promote a sense of well- SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Youth Mountain. There is now TUESDAYS – Thursday morning at Squadron of the Civil Air and come “exercise your being. and adult swim lessons a view at the top looking LUDLOW, Vt. – Ludlow 10:30 a.m. at The Great Patrol meets every Sunday, creativity.” Try something are available at Edgar north towards Danby Rotary Club meets every Hall Gallery, located from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at new, make mistakes, WEEKLY – May Heath and Recreation and beyond. The trail is Tuesday and is hosted at 100 River St. in Squadron Headquarters, learn, and try again at the PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – throughout the year. Check difficult, with an elevation by DJ’s Restaurant, 146 Springfield. Bring a project 13 Airport Rd., N. Springfield Art Gym on Join Denise at DG their website for days, gain of 2,400 feet, some Main Street, from 12:15 to work on, including Springfield. Cadets ages 62 Clinton St., Springfield. Bodyworks in Proctorsville times, and details at www. of which is fairly steep. to 1:30 p.m. Enter via knitting, crocheting, 12-plus at these meetings Visit www.facebook.com/ for Boot Camp classes myreccenter.org or for an Bring extra layers, a wool side door opposite embroidery, quilting, rug go through indoor and springfieldartgym. on Mondays and appointment call 802- or fleece hat, snacks, bank drive-through. hooking, rug braiding, outdoor classes learning Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Let 885-2568. lunch, fluids. Poles would Visit www.ludlowrotary. basket making, or about becoming a ground TOWNSHEND, Vt. – Denise work you towards be helpful. RSVP required com or contact club anything alike. team member. For further Fridays, from 3:30-4:30 your health and fitness TOWNSHEND, Vt. – to Greg Hopper at 917- President Mark Huntley at information, contact p.m., enjoy yoga in the goals with an amazing Strong Bones ongoing 287-0246 or gbhopp85@ [email protected]. SATURDAYS – Captain Williams 802- Hatha tradition. This class workout that will leave you classes offered Mondays gmail.com. MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – 886-8199 or the squadron takes participants through coming back for more. and Wednesdays from THURSDAYS – Still-life drawing. The at 802-558-5571. a series of standard yoga 10:30-11:30 a.m. or FEB. 17 – CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – Mount Holly Artists Group poses with coordinated REGION – Bone Builders 5-6 p.m.; Tuesdays and CHESTER, Vt. – Please The Charlestown meets at 10:30 a.m. in the breathing exercises for the to combat osteoporosis is Thursdays from 8:45-9:45 join the Chester Senior Rotary Club meets at community center room COMMUNITY benefit of mind, body, and free and open to seniors a.m. or 10:30-11:30 Citizens Club for their the Charlestown Town under the library and sets MEALS spirit. Mats and blocks 55-plus. Call 802-674- a.m. at Grace Cottage monthly luncheon meeting Hall at 6:30 p.m. on up a still life. The sessions provided. Registered yoga 4547. Mondays and Community Wellness Monday, Feb. 17 at 11:30 Summer Street. For are open to all and free of FEB. 15 – teacher Rebecca Griswold Wednesdays classes are Center, Heins Building, a.m. in the Fellowship more information, email charge. All that is needed SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Ham is a physical therapy held at Martin Memorial 133 Grafton Rd. in Hall at the Chester [email protected]. is pen and paper. Supper at the North assistant at Grace Cottage. Hall in Ascutney from Townshend. Preregistration Congregational Church Springfield Baptist Church Classes are held at Heins 10-11 a.m. Tuesday and required. Call 802-365- on Main Street. Chester SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The SUNDAYS – Saturday, Feb. 15, from Building, 133 Grafton Thursday classes are 3649. Ambulance Service Great Hall Handcrafters SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The 4 - 6:30 p.m. Menu Rd., Townshend. For more held at Cavendish Baptist Coordinator Dan Cook group meets every Catamount Composite includes ham, raisin sauce, information, call 802- Church from 10-11:30 and members of his crew 365-3649 or go to www. a.m. or at Andover CLUBS will provide information gracecottage.org. Community Church from FEB. 15 – on what to do if there is a 3–4 p.m. DORSET, Vt. – Snowshoe medical emergency. Please SATURDAYS – to Dorset Peak with the bring your place setting SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – Green Mountain Club and a food item to share, Springfield Adult Enjoy weekly yoga classes Saturday, Feb. 15. Meet if you can. If not, come Learning offers ongoing at DG Bodyworks, 7 at 9 a.m. at the very end anyway! Hope you can classes to earn your high Depot St. in Proctorsville of Tower Road in Dorset. join us. If you need a ride, school diploma. Anyone Saturdays at 9 a.m. A 6.5-mile out and back just call Georgia at 802- interested should contact All-level classes designed hike to the top of Dorset 875-6242. to improve core strength 802-546-0879 or visit and balance, stretch and Vermont Adult Learning strengthen muscles, and at 363 River St. in North STATE OF VERMONT Springfield. WINDSOR COUNTY, SS.

STATE OF VERMONT NOTICE OF SALE WINDSOR COUNTY, SS. McCarty Realty, Inc. Parcel #262036 NOTICE OF SALE Linda C. Towers The resident and nonresident owners, lien holders Parcel # 392029.200 and mortgagees of lands in the Town of Chester, in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, are The resident and nonresident owners, lien holders hereby notified that the taxes assessed by the Town and mortgagees of lands in the Town of Chester, for the year 2019 remain, either in whole or in part, in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, unpaid on the following described land in Town to are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by the wit: Town for the years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the Being all and the same lands and premises con- following described land in Town to wit: veyed to McCarty Realty, Inc. by Warranty Deed of Robert N. Waite dated June 22, 1973 and Recorded Being all and the same lands and premises con- in Book 49, Page 170 of the Town of Chester Land veyed to Linda C. Towers by Warranty Deed of Records. Horst Schwarzer dated December 8, 2005 and Recorded in Book 94, Page 438 of the Town of and so much of said lands will be sold at public Chester Land Records. auction at the Town Office in Chester, Vermont, a public place in said Town, on the 28th day of and so much of said lands will be sold at public February, 2020, at eleven o’clock in the forenoon, as auction at the Town Office in Chester, Vermont, shall be requisite to discharge such taxes with costs, a public place in said Town, on the 28th day of unless previously paid. February, 2020, at eleven o’clock in the forenoon, as shall be requisite to discharge such taxes with costs, Dated at Chester, in the County of Windsor and unless previously paid. State of Vermont, this 28th day of January 2020.

Dated at Chester, in the County of Windsor and Attest: ______State of Vermont, this 28th day of January 2020. David Pisha Collector of Town and Town School District Taxes Attest: ______David Pisha Collector of Town and Town School District Taxes ACT 250 NOTICE APPLICATION AND HEARING #2S0214-9 STATE OF VERMONT WINDSOR COUNTY, SS. 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093

NOTICE OF SALE On January 23, 2020, Town of Chester, PO Box 370, Chester, VT 05143 filed application #2S0214-9 for a Eric Schubert project described as a gravel pit with crushing and Parcel # 362051 screening operations. The project is located at Ver- mont Route 103 in Chester, Vermont. The District 2 The resident and nonresident owners, lien holders Environmental Commission will hold a site visit on and mortgagees of lands in the Town of Chester, Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 9:30am and public in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, hearing on the application to immediately follow are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by the the site visit. The public hearing will be held at the Town for the year 2019 remains, either in whole or Chester Town Office. in part, unpaid on the following described land in Town to wit: The application may be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (http://nrb.vermont. Being all and the same lands and premises con- gov) by clicking “Act 250 Database” and entering the veyed to Eric Schubert by Quit Claim Deed of project number “2S0214-9.” If you have a disability Richard Connelly dated July 30, 2010 and Recorded for which you need accommodation in order to in Book 100, Page 271 of the Town of Chester Land participate in this process (including participating Records. in a public hearing, if one is held), please notify us as soon as possible, in order to allow us as much and so much of said lands will be sold at public time as possible to accommodate your needs. For auction at the Town Office in Chester, Vermont, more information, contact Stephanie Gile, District 2 a public place in said Town, on the 28th day of Coordinator before the hearing date at the address February, 2020, at eleven o’clock in the forenoon, as or telephone number below. shall be requisite to discharge such taxes with costs, unless previously paid. Dated at Springfield, Vermont this 31st day of Janu- ary, 2020. Dated at Chester, in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, this 28th day of January 2020. By: ______Stephanie Gile, District Coordinator Attest: ______100 Mineral Street, Suite 305 David Pisha Springfield, VT 05156-3168 Collector of Town and Town School District Taxes 802-289-0597 / [email protected] 8B | February 12, 2020 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper calendar LEGAL NOTICES/HELP WANTED mashed potato, carrots, 15, from 5-8 p.m. Dinner FEB. 19 – please call Neighborhood include a side dish and Red Cross Blood Drive with ancient bones and coleslaw, breads and rolls, served at 5 p.m., karaoke LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Connections at 802-824- dessert. Pick up times Wednesday, Feb. 19, from fossils. Tickets in advance dessert, and beverage. will happen from 6-8 p.m. Winter Soup Social 4343. are from 10 a.m. to 1 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at and at the door. Free for Children 5 and under are If you can, please bring at Neighborhood p.m. or 4-6p.m. For cost the Elks Club, 49 Park St. Wild Walkers Campers free. Take-out available. a side dish or dessert Connections Wednesday, SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – and menu details and to and caregivers. Call ahead at 802-886- to share. This event is Feb. 19 at 12 p.m. Community Lunch reserve meals, contact Jo MONDAYS – 8107 and we’ll do our substance-free and is open at The Meeting Place Wednesday, Feb. 19, from Bacon at 603-826-3969. WESTON, Vt. – Weston FEB. 17 & 18 – best to have them ready to people of all ages, from at Neighborhood 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Rod & Gun Club will host GRAFTON, Vt. – Brave for you. all towns. Please contact Connections. Meals at the First Congregational WEEKDAYS – Monday Night Bingo, Bears Winter Camp Community Hope & Action are free; donations are Church, 77 Main Street in BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – starting at 7 p.m., at for kids ages 6-9 at TOWNSHEND, Vt. – Free at 802-365-4700 if you’d welcomed. Residents of Springfield. Menu includes The Bellows Falls Area their location Route 100 the Nature Museum in Chili Supper and night of like to bring a crock of all ages are welcome. chili with rice, salad, rolls, Senior Center serves lunch North, one mile north of Grafton Feb. 17 and 18, karaoke at the Townshend chili or cornbread. Any questions, including fruit, and cookies. 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. the town center. For more from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Town Hall Saturday, Feb. transportation needs, Monday through Friday to information, call 802-824- Snowshoeing, animal TUESDAYS – area seniors. The senior 6577. tracking, campfire safety, WEATHERSFIELD, Vt. – meals menu for the week is snow-play, and museum Monthly potluck, third available by calling 802- TUESDAYS – exploration. Discounted STATE OF VERMONT Tuesdays at noon at the BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – SUPERIOR COURT Civil Division 463-3907. The Bellows fee for both days. If you Perkinsville Community Falls Area Senior Center is Join us for bingo at have any questions, please Windsor Unit Docket No. 300-7-17 Wrcv Church vestry, located at located at 18 Tuttle St. We the Moose Lodge, 59 contact us directly at 33 Church St. Bring a hot are wheelchair and walker Westminster St., in Bellows 802-843-2111 or email BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC dish, salad, or dessert, accessible with plenty of Falls every Tuesday. Doors [email protected]. Plaintiff, and have a nice visit. parking. open at 5 p.m. and first Scholarships available v. For more information, game starts at 6 p.m. Food upon request. BARTON MCGRATH AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF IAN MCGRATH contact Lorraine Zigman at is available. Call 802- ELLEN MCGRATH 802-263-5245 or email EVENTS 463-4054 for details. FEB. 19 – PORTFOLIO RECOVERY [email protected]. LUDLOW, Vt. – FEB. 14 – WEDNESDAYS – CREDIGY ASSIGNEE OF FIRST SELECT BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – LEGO Disaster Island WEDNESDAYS – CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – GREENTREE FINANCIAL CORPORATION Valentine’s Dinner and Wednesday, Feb. 19, SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Free Weekly bingo at the OCCUPANT residing at 1187 Potash Brook Road Dance at Bellows Falls from 1-2 p.m., at Fletcher community lunch at the Charlestown Memorial Chester, VT 05143 Moose Lodge Friday, Feb. Memorial Library for First Congregational VFW Post 8497, 365 Defendants. 14, from 6:30-11 p.m. ages 7 and up. During Church in Springfield, Lovers Lane Rd. Early birds Valentine’s dinner, with this interactive program, NOTICE OF SALE 77 Main St., on the third at 5 p.m. Regular games According to the terms and conditions of the Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure by Ju- an Italian buffet. Dance to participants will have a Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. dicial Sale (the “Order”) in the matter of Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC. v. Barton McGrath Rust and Ruin begins at 8 chance to build their own from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 LEGO Island. After each as Executor of the Estate of Ian McGrath, et al., Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Unit, p.m. THURSDAYS – p.m. All are welcome. island is built, builders will Civil Division, 300-7-17 Wrcv, foreclosing one mortgage given by Ian McGrath and Ellen SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Trivia McGrath, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Lender, dated CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – choose challenge cards, FRIDAYS – with Rick Davis every July 11, 2006 and recorded in Book 100, Page 280 of the Town of Chester Land Records, The Charlestown Senior which will instruct them as CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – Thursday, at KJ’s Place in presently held by the Plaintiff, Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, via Assignment of Mortgage Center will host a to what to do next. Meatless, Lenten meals, N. Springfield from 7-9 Agreement dated December 9, 2009 respectively, the real estate with an address of 1187 Valentine Dance Friday, fully cooked, to go only p.m. Potash Brook Road, Chester, VT 05143 will be sold at public auction at 11:00 am on Feb- Feb. 14, from 1- 3 p.m. FEB. 20 – ruary 26, 2020 at the location of the Property. on Fridays during Lent. LUDLOW, Vt. – Drop in Light refreshments will be SATURDAYS – Beginning Friday, Feb. Game Day at Fletcher served. Located at 223 BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Property Description. The Property to be sold is all and the same land and premises de- 28 through Friday, April Memorial Library Old Springfield Rd. Join us for karaoke at scribed in the Mortgage, and further described as follows: 10 at the Charlestown Thursday, Feb. 20, from the Bellows Falls Family Congregational Church FEB. 19 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Drop A certain parcel of land with any buildings thereon situation in Chester, County of Wind- Center, 59 Westminster in Charlestown. All meals SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – in any time during the sor, State of Vermont, bounded and described as follows: St., Saturdays, from 7 to day with your friends or 11 p.m. Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed by deed of Robert W. Ulbrich, Trust- family and play one of our ee to Ian B. McGrath dated April 21, 1997, recorded in Book 80, Page 443 of the Chester Grafton VT, NOTICE OF PUBLIC collection of games. Land Records. The premises may be described as follows: HEARING – Grafton Development KIDS’ GRAFTON, Vt. – Wild Being all the same lands and premises conveyed by deed of Ian B. McGrath to Robert W. Review Board (DRB) CORNER Walkers Winter Camp at Ulbrich, Trustee, said deed of even date herewith and to be recorded simultaneously here- The Grafton, Vermont Development Review Board FEB. 15 – The Nature Museum in with in the Chester Land Records. The premises may be described as follows: Grafton for ages 10–14 will hold a public hearing on Thursday February 27, GRAFTON, Vt. – Science years Thursday, Feb. 20, Beginning at a point on the westerly side of the Potash Road, Town Road #38, said point 2020, at 6:00 p.m. at 220 Bell Road, Town Highway Saturday for school-aged from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. marked by an 18” maple tree, said point being the northeast corner of the within conveyed Garage, Grafton, Vermont, to receive public input children Saturday, Feb. Campers will spend the parcel; thence running southerly along the westerly side of the Potash Road a distance of and take testimony on the following: 15, from 10 – 11:30 a.m., day exploring the outdoors 400 feet, more or less, to a point; thence continuing southerly along the westerly side of at the Nature Museum A request by Danny and Toni Young for classi- with snowshoeing, the Potash Road a distance of 100 feet, more or less, to the bridge over the Potash Brook, in Grafton. Program is fication as a minor subdivision and subdivision trailblazing, fire-making, said point being the southeast corner of the within described premises; thence running “Hoo’s Eating What?” approval to subdivide the 11.4+ acres in Parcel No. animal tracking, and westerly along the northerly boundary of lands now or formerly of Herbert and Geri Dissect an owl pellet to more. We’ll head out on Willis, a distance of 235 feet, more or less, and thence continuing northerly and generally 009047.3 into 2 parcels: Lot 1 consisting of 8.14+ find out what its been westerly along the lands of Willis to a point marked by a corner in stone walls, marking snowshoes to search for acres, and Lot 2 consisting of 3.0+ acres located eating and identify its the northeast corner of lands of Bruce Mallen, said point being the southwest corner wildlife and learn tree ID adjacent to 2270 Route 121 East. prey. Tickets in advance of lands previously owned by John and Carol Snow; thence running north 84° 08’ 11” in the Grafton Town Forest. and at the door. west, along the stone wall marking the lands of Mallen a distance of 268.06 feet to a point Copies of the application can be obtained from the Tickets in advance and at marked by a 30” maple tree, being the southwest corner of the premises herein described Selectboard’s Office in the Grafton Town Hall or the FEB. 17 – the door. For details, visit and the southwest corner of the Alan Willard parcel; thence running north 07° 49’ 22” website “Grafton DRB” page. Interested parties (De- GRAFTON, Vt. – Vermont www.nature-museum.org. east, a distance of 98.78 feet, more or less, to a 24” maple tree; thence running north 04° fined 24 VSA 4465) must participate in the Hearing From 3 – 4:30 p.m., listen 09’ 13” west, a distance of 363.91 feet, more or less, to an intersection of two stone walls, children’s author Erin orally or in writing to maintain rights of appeal. to author Erin Rounds read being the northwesterly corner of the premises herein described and the former Alan Rounds reads her book “Where’s Winter.” Willard parcel; thence running north 74° 07’ 57” east, a distance of 167.90 feet along a Christopher R. Wallace, Chairman “Charlotte’s Bones” Monday, Feb. 17, from stone wall on the southerly boundary of lands of Siliski; thence running north 73° 56’ FEB. 21 – 46” east, along the southerly boundary of Siliski a distance of 267.86 feet, to a point at a 3 – 4 p.m., at the Nature LUDLOW, Vt. – School corner of stone walls; thence running north 77° 18’ 01” east along a stone wall marking Museum at Grafton. This Vacation Movie Matinee the boundary of lands now or formerly of Deloch a distance of 85.48 feet, more or less TOWN OF LUDLOW will be followed by a Friday, Feb. 21, from 1-3 to a point, said point being a northerly corner of the premises herein described; thence presentation of Dartmouth SELECT BOARD p.m., at Fletcher Memorial running south 22° 33’ 08” east a distance of 390.93 feet, more or less, to a point being the paleontologist Jeremy NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO Library showing “The easterly boundary of said Allan Willard parcel; thence running a northeasterly along the DeSilva about his work northwesterly boundary of the former Snow parcel a distance of 130 feet, more or less, to ORDINANCE Angry Birds Movie 2.” the westerly side of the Potash Road, being the point and place of beginning. Said parcel estimated to contain 11.44 acres more or less. The Ludlow Select Board at their regular meeting on February 3, 2020 amended and re-adopted the Full Time/Temporary Custodian Reference is hereby made to a deed to Ian McGrath from John and Carol Snow, dated following Town Ordinance: 4/15/94, recorded in Book 76, Page 325 of the Chester Land Records, and a current deed needed at Ludlow Schools from Alan R. Willard to Ian B. McGrath, dated April 14, 1997, and to be recorded simulta- Vacant & Dangerous Buildings Ordinance: Ludlow Schools are looking for a reliable, team play- neously herewith in the Chester Land Records. The purpose of this Ordinance is to establish the er to perform custodial tasks as assigned by Princi- reasonably necessary measures to abate the public The parcel conveyed from Alan R. Willard is subject to the terms and conditions of Town pal and Maintenance Services Supervisor. Some of nuisances, blight, negative housing market impact, of Chester Subdivision Permit No. 269 and State of Vermont Deferral Permit #DE-2-3520. these tasks may be outdoors in extreme weather. Pursuant to said State permit this parcel is subject to a Waiver of Developmental Rights as and other harmful effects connected with danger- set forth in the deed from Willard to McGrath. ous and vacant or abandoned buildings and struc- This position will start immediately and may con- tures, consistent with the authority vested in the tinue through the summer, (until the Black River Terms of Sale. The Property shall be sold “AS IS WHERE IS”, to the highest bidder for cash Town of Ludlow to protect the health, safety and High School building closes). or wire funds only. The sale of the Property is subject to confirmation by the Vermont welfare of the public through the regulation of the Superior Court, Civil Division, Chittenden Unit. The Property is sold subject to unpaid construction, maintenance, repair, and alteration taxes, municipal assessments, and superior liens, if any. Hours will start out at 2:00 PM to 10 PM, then move of buildings and other structures within the Town to the day shift once school ends for the summer. The public sale may be adjourned one or more times for a total time not exceeding 30 of Ludlow. This ordinance is adopted pursuant to days, without further court order, and without publication or service of a new notice of the authority of Title 24 V.S.A., Chapter 59, § 1971 Successful candidate should have basic mechanical sale, by announcement of the new sale date to those present at each adjournment or by et seq. posting notice of the adjournment in a conspicuous place at the location of the sale. and grounds-keeping abilities; be self-motivated and This Ordinance shall become effective on April 3, able to work independently. Must be able to abide Mortgage Property Deposit. $10,000.00 to be paid in cash or by certified check by the pur- 2020, sixty (60) days after the date of its adoption by safety regulations and medical precautions. Must chaser at the time of auction, with the balance due at closing. The balance of the purchase by the Select Board, unless a petition is filed with be able to go up and down stairs and able to lift at price for the Property shall be due and payable within the latter of 10 days from the date of least 50 lbs. High School Diploma or Equivalent. confirmation of said sale by the Vermont Superior Court, Civil Division, Chittenden Unit, the Town Clerk by March 19, 2020, forty-four (44) or 45 days from the date of public auction. If the balance of the purchase price is not paid days after the date of its adoption. The petition There are no benefits for this temporary position. within the period set forth herein, the deposit shall be forfeited and shall be retained by should be addressed to the Select Board, should be the Plaintiff herein as agreed liquidation damages and the Property may be offered to the signed by at least five percent (5%) of the qualified next highest bidder still interested in the Property. voters of this municipality, and should ask for a Background Check Required. special meeting to be called on the question of The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the Property at any time prior to the sale by paying disapproving the ordinance. Send a resume with cover letter and references to: the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Mike Tuomisto, Maintenance Supervisor Full text of the Town of Ludlow’s Vacant & Danger- Ludlow Elementary School & Black River High Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Schiller, Knapp, Lefkowitz & Hertz- el, LLP at 518-786-9069. ous Buildings Ordinance is available for review at School/Middle School the Municipal Office or online at www.ludlow.vt.us, 45 Main Street Dated: January 22, 2020. listed under Agendas/Warnings. Questions about Ludlow, VT 05149 Daniel N. Young, Esq. the Ordinance may be directed to the Municipal Attorney for the Plaintiff Office by calling (802)228-2841. EOE The Vermont Journal/The Shopper February 12, 2020 | 9B

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CHESTER, Vt. – The Chester le’s Big Top Adventure Work- Winter Carnival is back with all shop from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. At the favorite snow day activities noon, there will be sledding and the weekend of Feb. 15-16. sleigh rides with Smokeshire On Saturday, Feb. 15, from Farm until 3 p.m. at the Pin- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Chester nacle on Lovers Lane in Chester. Snowmobile Club will host their From 12-4 p.m., Southern Pie demo rides on 120 snowmobiles Cafe will host a pie tasting at for children 11 and under. The 287 Main Street with proceeds demos will take place at the donated to the Chester Recre- American Legion field off of ation Dept. There will also be Route 103. At Chester-Andover free face painting. Elementary School, kids can get From 5-8 p.m., Southern Pie warm and enjoy Troy Wunder- Cafe will head down to the Pin-

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nacle with coffee, hot chocolate, with music will take place from Sunday, Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. for director of Chester Recreation, and pieces of pie for sale. Then, 6-8 p.m. broom hockey. Teams can sign at Recreationinchester@yahoo. the bonfire and ice skating party Come back to the Pinnacle up by emailing Matt McCarthy, com. Lisai’s Chester Market Est. 1926 • Choice Meats Visit our website www.LisaisChesterMarket.com Our Own Maple Syrup Route 103 • Chester Depot • Open 7 Days a week 8am - 8pm • 875-4715 Mitch’s Maples Pure Vermont Maple Products Maple Cream Member VMSMA Sugar House Open Daily Knit with Friends Wed. 10 - 12 & Thur. 5 - 8 802-875-5240

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