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MAY 29,Vermont 2019 | WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM JournaVOLUME 19, ISSUEl 22 Ludlow Memorial Day Parade one to be remembered

Mount Sinai Motorcycle Group honoring Memorial Day. Honoring the soldiers who never returned home. The wreath ceremony. PHOTO BY SHARON HUNTLEY PHOTO BY JOE HAMMOND PHOTO BY DONALD DILL

BY SHARON HUNTLEY drummers dressed in traditional bers, many veterans marched The parade stopped for a After all Macintyre’s hard entire Legion family that helped The Vermont Journal kilts; and even two bi-planes that or were driven along the pa- wreath ceremony at the bridge, work, with planning that began make the event such a success, buzzed overhead. rade route, which spanned from which included a firing squad last year, he was pleased with with many volunteers unable LUDLOW, Vt. – Ludlow’s Me- The event was organized by Benson’s Chevrolet to Memorial salute and the playing of Taps. It the result. “It did what I wanted to see the parade because of all morial Day Parade pulled out Gary Macintyre from the Bal- Park. According to Macintyre, then went onto Veterans Park for it to do…the impact for me and their preparations happening all the stops on a sunny morn- lard Hobart American Legion two World War II veterans, additional ceremonies, which for other vets was having people for the luncheon. “If it wasn’t for ing Monday, May 27 with many Post 36 in Ludlow. By his esti- aged 92 and 93, marched in the included several speakers, songs, cheer and say thank you for your all the help from the Legion, I new participants to the program mation, there were almost 200 parade and a WWII 101-year- and dedications. Final stop for service.” A Vietnam veteran, wouldn’t have been able to do it,” including the Vermont Field participants in the parade with old veteran rode in one of the the event was at the cemetery at Macintyre said that when he re- he said. Music Fife and Drum Corps; a sizable and enthusiastic crowd convertible vehicles. Marchers the Tomb of Unknown Soldier turned home, there was no wel- He also spoke of his appre- two motorcycle groups, Roll- lining Main Street to cheer on also included Freemasons, other before participants were invited coming ceremony. “This was our ciation for local merchants who ing Thunder and Mount Sinai the marchers. Ludlow service groups, and fire to an open house and luncheon welcome home parade,” he said. opened up their driveways for Motorcycle Group; Catamount Led by the American Legion and rescue trucks from Ludlow at American Legion Post 36 in Macintyre was quick to point parking. “They were all very Pipe Band with bagpipers and Post 36 Color Guard and mem- and Proctorsville. Ludlow. out that it was the efforts of the generous with their support.” Roots on the River Chester Artisans Alley celebrates 20th year Market off to a great success

BY JOE MILLIKEN The Vermont Journal & The Shopper ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – Start- ing Friday, June 8 at 3 p.m., Vermont Festivals LLC will present the 20th annual Roots on the River Festival, featur- ing a full weekend of live music presented at various locations throughout Rockingham and Bellows Falls. An all-volun- teer event, this year’s festival nonprofit beneficiary will be the Bellows Falls Fire Depart- ment, members of which will be on hand to assist the event throughout the weekend. Ray Massucco has been the Roots on the River Festival at the Rockingham Meeting House in promoter and leader of this 2018. PHOTO BY AMANDA WEDEGIS wonderful music event go- ing back to the eighth festival. “When I became an acciden- motorcycles in my garage that they could not commit,” tal promoter after the seventh need exercise, along with a ca- explained Massucco. “Since Roots Festival, I honestly be- noe I’ve had for 40 years that then, I’ve been approached, lieved I would only put on one has not been in the water for a quite informally and tenta- more festival after that. If I had few years now.” tively, by another group who Artisans Alley Market vendors. known I’d still be doing this 13 It is not yet decided what path may explore the nitty-gritty PHOTOS BY SHARON HUNTLEY years later, I would have ap- the Roots on the River Festival of producing Roots on the proached it much differently. will take after this year’s event, River with me over the sum- BY SHARON HUNTLEY has been dubbed Artisans Al- ket run every Sunday from 9 That said, I love producing the but there is a core group of vol- mer. Nineteen years is an The Vermont Journal ley, just off the Chester Com- a.m. to 1 p.m., now through festival, especially curating the unteers who put in a lot of time enviable record for any all- mon. She has been staring at Columbus Day weekend, this lineup and spending hundreds to make this event happen, in- volunteer event.” CHESTER, Vt. – A new the empty alleyway for years first week Baker had seven par- of hours vetting new artists and cluding Ray’s law firm admin- The potential group is open-air market called Ar- thinking, “Wouldn’t it be won- ticipating vendors signed up revisiting old favorites,” Mas- istrator, Sue Martin, who also not ready to go public yet, tisans Alley Market opened derful to have an open air mar- with more being added in the succo said. assists with concerts at the Bel- Massucco said, “But if they under sunny skies in Ches- ket in the alley?” The alley is lo- coming weeks. This week’s ven- “Ultimately, I decided that if I lows Falls Opera House. do step up, I have no doubt ter for the first time Sunday, cated between The Free Range dors included a CBD product could run things until our 20th “Over the last 12 months, they will do an excellent job. May 26, drawing a crowd Restaurant and DaValia Art vendor, jewelry designer Hawk year, I would step back from it. I laid out exactly what goes I also have one other ‘hail estimated between 300- Boutique on the Common. Af- Mountain Company, sturdy I turn 72 shortly after the festi- into putting the Roots festival Mary’ approach that I may 400 visitors, with organizer ter talking with local business- fabric bowls from Empty Nest val. I’m in good health, my law together and I think once the take if this prospect does not Sharon Baker declaring the es, property owners, and check- Sewing, gorgeous intricate cut- practice is more robust than it realization of how much time, pan out, but I am still work- launch “an overwhelming ing in with the town, there was ting boards from Chase Wood- has ever been, and I took on a effort, and other resources ing out the game plan on success.” enough interest for her to begin working, micro greens produc- new partner in April. I have a go into it, from a producer’s that. If either one steps up, Sharon Baker is the owner spreading the word, largely er from Some No Name Farm, long bucket list I need to pay vantage point, sunk in, they of Sharon’s on the Common, through social media. more attention to, such as two ultimately all decided that See ROOTS on Page 2A which sits at the end of what With plans to have the mar- See MARKET on Page 3A

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Crowds gathered in the Veterans Memorial Park. Honoring our fallen soldiers. Ludlow American Legion marching in the parade. PHOTO BY SHARON HUNTLEY PHOTO BY JOE HAMMOND PHOTO BY DONALD DILL Local realtor awarded RENE Certification LUDLOW, Vt. – Sean Wil- coursework in negotiation and on the Member Engagement liams with Kelley Real Estate subscribe to the Realtor Code Committee for the Vermont has been awarded the Real Es- of Ethics. Association of Realtors. tate Negotiation Expert certifi- Sean has been a resident of RENE is wholly owned by cation, the premier negotiation Andover for four years and REBI and focuses specifi- credential in the country. The joined Kelley Real Estate in cally on real estate sale nego- RENE is conferred by the Real Ludlow this March. He rep- tiation. Formerly the Coun- Estate Business Institute and is resents buyers and sellers cil of Real Estate Brokerage an official certification of the throughout the Okemo Valley. Managers, REBI is a not-for- National Association of Real- Before going into real estate, profit affiliate of the National tors. Sean joins an elite group he was a mountaineering guide Association of Realtors. You of real estate professionals from and freelance translator and may contact REBI by call- around the world who have has lived and worked in Ore- ing 800-621-8738, emailing earned the RENE certification. gon, Alaska, Europe, and Chile. [email protected], or Catamount Pike Band on the bagpipes in the parade. All were required to success- He volunteers with the Ando- visiting www.REBInstitute. PHOTO BY DONALD DILL fully complete comprehensive ver Community Church and is com. Black River Valley Senior Emerald Ash Borer VISIT US presentation ON THE GO! Center upcoming events ANDOVER, Vt. – There will be a presentation about the LUDLOW, Vt. – Black River You must sign up at the senior You must call the senior center Emerald Ash Borer at Andover Town Hall Wednesday, June Valley Senior Center on High center or by calling 802-228- to sign up and also email Matt 5 at 6:30 p.m. Learn more the Emerald Ash Borer and what Street in Ludlow has the follow- 7421 for either of these events. at sydscompufix@rocketmail. the state and residents can do to reduce the infestation. For ing events scheduled throughout Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 com so that he will be prepared more information, call Jock Harvey, Forestry and Natural June. a.m. we will be having Game to help you. Resources Services Inc., at 802-875-2646. Every Tuesday in June, start- Day. Bridge, Rummikub, vari- On Wednesday, June 19 at 11 ing June 4, there is a monthly ous card games and whatever a.m. join us for monthly lun- shopping trip to Market Basket game you care to bring can be cheon and bingo. Lunch is guest in Claremont. Priority is given played. Invite your friends. chef’s choice. to non-drivers. On Saturday, June 8 from 10 Thursday, June 20 at noon Tuesday, June 11, 18, and 25 a.m. to noon, we offer Computer is our monthly birthday party. join us for lunch at restaurants in Class with Matt Sydorowich. You Birthday cake and door prize Springfield, Rutland, and Clare- may bring your laptop, tablet, drawings. If June is your birth- mont. or cell phone to get Matt’s help. day month, you eat for free.

“small town” music festival you laboration with wounded vet- ROOTS will ever see. Sunday’s concert erans to create an entire album We are From Page 1A at the old Rockingham Meeting of their songs.” House will sell out in advance. However, part of Vermont I have offered to stay on- However, there are other shows Festival’s mission statement is Mobile board as the artistic director to enjoy. The weekend’s enter- to also introduce their fans to for a year or two.” tainment includes open mic new artists and bands, as well Friendly If somehow the Roots event shows on Thursday and Friday as regional artists who they WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM does not continue, this year’s before the main festival opens feel deserve recognition and event is one not to be missed, on Saturday. a wider audience than they for it is arguably the finest “Each artist in our lineup at- might otherwise achieve. Sev- tracts their own dedicated fol- eral regional artists featured in lowing and we are expecting this year’s lineup include Miss Join Our record turnouts on all three fes- Guided Angels, Bayou X, Low tival days,” Massucco said. Lily, and Vermont’s own Star- Award-Winning Community The main festival lineup will line Rhythm Boys, who are cel- at include both past favorites and ebrating their 20th anniversary. newcomers alike to the Roots Other bands and artists ap- on the River stage. Return- pearing throughout the week- ing headliners include Mary end, coming from as far away Come see the Best of the Best Valley Cares is a 2013 and 2016 National Gauthier, The Slambovian Cir- as Los Angeles and Ontario, Excellence in Action Award Winner cus of Dreams, and The Black Canada, include Alice Howe, Lilies. The End of America, Hayley The Finest Designed Outdoor Wood Burner! 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments AVAILABLE NOW! 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Day, weekend, and deluxe tickets are available Iron Stains? in advance at the festival web- Smelly Water? site, www.rootsontheriver.com, and deluxe ticket holders have a Hardness? We also reserved set under the big tent. Install Saturday also features a Radon & Arsenic “youth tent” from noon to 6 Removal p.m. so parents can enjoy the WE CAN HELP! music while the kids are en- Systems tertained and well supervised. Seating under the big tent is first-come, first-serve basis, but blankets and lawn chairs are always welcome. Local food and beverage vendors will be on site, so leave coolers in the parking lot for safety. No glass containers allowed on site. Serving VT & NH For more information, com- 800-252-8484 Since 1984 plete schedule, and to purchase tickets, please visit www.root- sontheriver.com or call 802- 460-3333. The Vermont Journal May 29, 2019 | 3A Weston Playhouse Theatre Art in Bloom at Custer Company to receive grant Sharp House LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Cabe. from National Endowment Green Mountain Garden- The Custer Sharp ers of Weston, Londonder- House, a perfect ven- ry, Landgrove, and Peru ue for this exhibit and are hosting “Art in Bloom: sale, was the summer for the Arts Color in the Landscape” residence of Berna- exhibit and sale at the dine Custer Sharp, a WESTON, Vt. – National the company’s New Works Custer Sharp House June prolific 20th-century Endowment for the Arts Programs has been made 14-16, 2019, from 10 a.m.- American painter, il- awarded an Art Works grant possible with the creation 2 p.m. On Saturday, June lustrator, and WPA of $10,000 to Weston Play- of a new year-round, state- 15, at 1 p.m., there will be muralist who worked house Theatre Company of-the-art studio theatre at an interactive presentation in New York City and for its new works program, Walker Farm and the vi- to demonstrate the cre- summered in Ver- which includes the Weston- sion of the new executive ation of a watercolor land- mont. Ghostlight New Musical artistic director. In addi- scape with GMG member “LAHS is thrilled Award and the Fall New tion to the Weston-Ghost- Doris Ingram. to have GMG and lo- Works Festival. Art Works is light New Musical Award Art of local artists paired cal artists celebrating the Arts Endowment’s prin- and the New Works Fes- with floral interpretations summer in the space ciple grant-making program. tival, the grant from the created by GMG members that Bernadine left for The agency received 1,592 NEA will fund Weston’s will capture the radiance community events,” Art Works applications for annual Artists Retreat and and color of Vermont’s stated LAHS Presi- this round of grant-making Weston Playhouse receives grant. a brand-new program, the landscapes. Included in the Grandmother Barbara O’Donnell and her dent Annie Campbell. and will award 977 grants in PHOTO PROVIDED Vermont 100 Playwright show is student artwork granddaughter Nora O’Donnell with Nora’s “We are thankful that this category. Residency. from Flood Brook School. painting for the upcoming Art in Bloom. proceeds will go to- “These awards, reaching ev- port of our New Works pro- The Weston Playhouse Artwork is available for PHOTO PROVIDED ward keeping art and ery corner of the United States, gram and their recognition of Theatre Company is a non- purchase; 20% of proceeds history alive in Lon- are a testament to the artistic Weston Playhouse Theater as profit organization support- will be donated to the Lon- titled, “Catalonia.” There will donderry.” richness and diversity in our a leading arts organization in ed in part by funds from the donderry Art & Historical also be a pairing of a mother Information about Green country,” said Mary Anne Cart- Vermont and beyond. Thanks National Endowment for the Society to support ongoing and daughter with Elsie Smith Mountain Gardeners and “Art er, acting chairman of the Na- to the support of the NEA, we Arts and an ever-growing renovations at the Custer designing a floral arrangement in Bloom: Color in the Land- tional Endowment for the Arts. will be able to provide devel- family of individuals and or- Sharp House. to highlight a sculpture of her scape” can be found at www. “Organizations such as Weston opmental opportunities to the ganizations who believe in A special pairing this year late mother, Katherine Mc- greenmountaingardeners.net. Playhouse Theatre Company new plays and musicals of to- the impact that the perform- is GMG member Barbara are giving people in their com- m or row.” ing arts makes on its com- O’Donnell and her grand- munity the opportunity to Weston’s New Works Pro- munity. daughter Nora O’Donnell, learn, create, and be inspired.” grams were launched in 2006 For more information on a student at The Long Trail Executive Artistic Director and in these years has helped this National Endowment School. 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ing to Baker. This past week the seeing the best Sunday business Est. 1926 • Choice Meats MARKET money collected was enough to Baker has seen in months. Bak- LISAI’S From Page 1A Route 103 • Chester Depot pay for the banner that spanned er heard the same from other the alley entrance. Next week, businesses on the Common as Open 7 Days a week 8am - 7pm Stone House Kettle Corn Baker will put out a sandwich well. Chester Market 802-875-4715 | www.LisaisChesterMarket.com | Facebook Company, and an eclectic mix board on the green to direct Artisans Alley Marketplace of carving and fabric creations more business their way. will happen every Sunday be- U.S.D.A. Choice Boneless Chicken Marinated Boneless Pork from Maple Leaf Artisans. The This first successful introduc- tween now and Columbus Day Breasts market will be able to accom- tion is a good sign that the mar- weekend, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sirloin Steaks Boneless Chops Chicken modate up to 16 vendors in to- ket will gain more popularity on Artisans Alley off the Chester $ tal. over time. “I’m thrilled and [the Common. You can also follow 2.19/LB Somewhat unique to this vendors] were all happy and ea- them at www.facebook.com/Ar- market, there is no fee to partic- ger to keep going and watch it tisans-Alley-Market-Chester- $ $ $ $ ipate; only a donation is asked. grow,” said Baker. Vermont-2305334359738064. 5.99/LB 1.89/LB 10LB 2.39/LB 1.99/LB All money collected will be Area businesses also benefit- For information on participat- used for promotion, something ted from the new foot traffic, ing in the market, contact sha- Fresh Fish U.S.D.A. Choice Marinated Baby Marinated Pork the vendors appreciate, accord- with Sharon’s on the Common [email protected]. Every Tues & Fri Marinated Back Ribs Cutlets Round Steaks Sea Scallops $ $ $ $ Please Join Us for a 13.99/LB 3.49/LB 3.29/LB 2.59/LB Community Meeting Marinated Beef Hot & Sweet Fillet Lemon Marinated Pepper Boneless Boneless Pork Cutlets Sausage Springfield Springfield Chicken Breasts Chops Medical Care Systems, Inc. Hospital Please join us for community information forums on the following dates: $ $ $ $ 3.89/LB 2.89/LB 2.69/LB 2.49/LB Springfield, VT May 29th, 6-7:30 pm, Nolin Murray Center Londonderry, VT May 30th, 6-7:30, Town Hall Deli Specials Produce Specials Grocery Specials Baked Ham $3.29/lb Strawberries 2 for $5.00 Food Club Cheese $2.39/half lb Charlestown, NH June 3rd, 6-7:30, Senior Center Swiss Cheese $3.79/lb Blackberries 2 for $5.00 Food Club Shredded Cheese $2.39/pk Shurfine Turkey Breast $4.49/lb California Cherries $3.59/lb Cabot Sour Cream $1.79 each Bellows Falls, VT June 4th, 6-7:30, Bellows Falls Library Corn Beef $4.99/lb Cluster Tomatoes $0.99/lb Food Club Yogurt $0.50 each Ludlow, VT June 5th, 6-7:30, Ludlow Town Hall Stella Cheese Cups $2.99/pkg Green Peppers $1.99/lb Lactaid Ice Cream $3.19 each Belgioioso Mozzarella Balls $2.89/pk Zucchini & Summer Squash $1.49/lb Hood Ice Cream $3.19 each Hormel Pillow Pack Pepperoni $3.49 Idaho Potatoes $5.00/two 5lb bags Information will be shared regarding healthcare for the region, Hormel Pork Tenders $4.99/pkg Seedless Cucumbers $0.89 each WINE: Super close-out sale on many SMCS/SH overview, and plans for the future. 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Questions may also be e-mailed in advance to Sale Prices Effective June - Alumni, Graduations, [email protected] Tuesday, May 28 - Monday, June 03, 2019 and lots of BBQ! 4A | May 29, 2019 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper River Valley Tech Camp Home Owner University at exciting lineup of classes NeighborWorks Week SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - River WESTMINSTER, Vt. – tionally recognized as Neigh- 2018, the NeighborWorks net- Valley Technical Center has ex- Windham & Windsor Hous- borWorks Week. “Neighbor- work provided 457,000 housing citing classes lined up for their ing Trust will host a Home works Week was the perfect way and counseling services; owned Tech Camp happening the week Owner University Saturday, to highlight our new home own- and managed 166,900 rental of June 17 – 21 at the River Val- June 8 at Compass School er university workshop,” said homes; and created more than ley Technical Center in Spring- in Westminster. The half- WWHT’s Director of Home 41,100 jobs. field, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 day program runs from 8:30 Ownership, Bruce Whitney. “It The NeighborWorks network p.m. each day. a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Top- is free to the public and we’re was founded and is supported In “Film Creation: Audio Post ics include credit building, happy to provide this critical in- by NeighborWorks America, Production with SAPA,” Tech down-payment assistance formation to home owners and which creates opportunities Campers will be immersed in programs, home repair loans, those looking to buy a home.” for people to live in affordable technical audio post-produc- DIY weatherization, estate WWHT is part of the national homes, improve their lives, and tion for film. Participants will planning, aging in place, and NeighborWorks network, an af- strengthen their communities. have the opportunity to create much more. filiation of nearly 250 nonprofit To learn more, contact and add sound effects to video It is part of a weeklong organizations located in every Bruce Whitney at 802-246- and will learn audio post-pro- celebration of neighborhood state, the District of Columbia, 2111 or email bwhitney@home duction techniques that they Learn exciting new things at a tech camp class. improvement activities na- and Puerto Rico. In fiscal year mattershere.org. can use in future video making STOCK PHOTO projects such as personal You- Tube videos and more! Other programs include Space is limited to the first 50 Short Story Creation pro- exciting hands-on Robotics; to register. The camp experi- The Windham Foundation gram allows campers to use Micro:bit Coding; “Let’s Get ence could turn your child their creativity to express them- Cooking” where students learn onto a new and exciting hob- selves with a short story, com- basic cooking skills and how to by or interest. Register before plete with pictures and photos make nutritious snacks; First June 1 for a discounted fee. latest round of grants of their choice. The group will Aid, which will provide them If your child’s school is still create and take home a “Tech with basic life-saving tech- in session due to “snow days”, GRAFTON, Vt. – Thirteen Camp Week Book” which will niques as well as proper use of some schools will allow their organizations were awarded include bios and photos of all and removal of gloves; Problem students to be excused so that a total of $63,000 in funding the campers. Campers will also solving through gaming; career they can take part in this ex- from The Windham Founda- design and print their own t- exploration with VSAC; and citing alternative educational tion in the recently concluded shirt! “Just a Breeze, Wind Spinners” experience. grants round. Liz Bankowski, In 3-D Printing, campers will class. For more information or CEO of The Windham Foun- design and create solutions to All youth entering the sev- to receive a brochure and dation, said, “We are proud to challenges using the RVTC and enth, eighth, or nineth grade sign-up forms, contact Marie support these organizations APM 3D printers; this program at any area middle school, pri- Gelineau, camp director, at who offer a variety of social, is run in collaboration with the vate school, or home school are 802-384-1561 or by email at recreational, and educational American Precision Museum. eligible to attend Tech Camp. [email protected] programs that enrich their communities and benefit the state.” The Broad Brook Commu- “Green Living - Inside and nity Center located in Guil- The Windham Foundation announces their latest round of grants. ford received a grant to con- PHOTO PROVIDED tinue their renovations of the 120-year-old grange building program for teenage girls 14 volumes of unsold but whole- Out” in Springfield to revitalize it as a gathering to 16. The program will enable some food from Vermont place for activities that en- 25 young women to develop farms, processes it and distrib- SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Curi- Out” with Cheryl Joy Lipton. invasive non-natives. Lipton hance the well-being of the leadership skills, expand their utes it through food banks and ous about living more sustain- Come share what you do to live has been an organic gardener people of Guilford now and knowledge, and build their con- other programs. This grant ably? Wondering what it means sustainably and learn what steps and has been living green for for the future. fidence. will be used to purchasing ad- to live green? Looking for ad- to take next, or what to do to get a long time, and now does so Catamount Film and Arts The Isle La Motte Preserva- ditional food processing equip- vice or wanting to share what started. with her husband, daughter, received a grant to support tion Trust in Grand Isle received ment. The program also offers you have learned? Join us at Lipton has a Bachelor’s degree cats, chickens, and a puppy. the creation of three “creative a grant to improve the educa- job opportunities and training the Springfield Town Library, in landscape architecture from Living green is healthier hubs” in Northeast Kingdom tional signage on the Goodsell for individuals who have been Thursday, June 6 at 6:30 p.m. SUNY, College of Environmen- for everyone. And, there’s no towns. The goal of this new Ridge Preserve that is part of outside the workforce. for “Green Living – Inside and tal Science and Forestry, and time like now to start being initiative is to identify artis- the 460-million-year-old Chazy Since 1838, The Vermont a Master of Science in ecology good to yourself, your fam- tic and cultural assets in each Fossil Reef, a world-renowned Historical Society has been from Penn State University. She ily, your pets, and your en- town and build a cultural geological treasure which un- preserving the history of Ver- is a specialist in native plants and vironment. This program is network that benefits the derlies much of the bedrock of mont. In addition to their own free, accessible to people with entire region. Each hub will Isle La Motte. collections and activities, VHS disabilities, and open to the produce a culminating event The Springfield Art and His- is a resource for the 190 local Check out our weekly public. 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Ron Patch is a Chester Vermont State Historic Sites native, Chester Historical Society president, and a lifelong LOCAL antiques dealer. open for the season

He can be reached at REGION - On Saturday, May menagerie of domestic pets and in Hubbardton, Justin Morrill 25, seven Vermont state-owned exotic animals that made their Homestead in Strafford, Mount HISTORY 802-374-0119 or email historic sites opened their home at the White House dur- Independence in Orwell, and BY RON PATCH [email protected] doors for the 2019 season. This ing the Coolidge presidency. Eureka Schoolhouse in Spring- exceptional collection of sites is This exhibit is funded through field. comprised of more than 80 his- a grant from the Alma Gibbs More than 70 public events toric structures and hundreds Donchian Foundation. and programs are scheduled of acres of forest and farmland. Chimney Point – Addison, this season at Vermont’s State The old sage “These sites house impres- Vt. Historic Sites. Highlights in- sive museum collections and For the 2019 International clude: 4th of July Presidential Last week Ted Spaulding feature educational exhibits Year of the Salmon, Chimney Birthday Celebration at the and I made a trip to Weston. that chronicle the story of our Point State Historic Site in Ad- President Calvin Coolidge State Ted lived in Weston from region beginning with the first dison will be hosting “Salmon Historic Site; Revolutionary 1937 to 1941 with his ances- inhabitants who settled the area and People in a Changing War Encampment at the Hub- tors living there long before approximately 9,000 years ago,” World.” This traveling exhibit bardton Battlefield on July 6 him. The Patches were also said Vermont State Historic from the Lake Champlain Ba- and 7; 5K Road Race and Ben- early settlers in Weston. Both Preservation Officer Laura V. sin Program and Champlain nington Battle Day Weekend families would have known Trieschmann. “Historic sites Valley National Heritage Part- celebrations at the Benning- each other. across the state, including pre- nership explores the successful ton Battle Monument on Aug. First, we went to the Weston historic camps, Revolutionary reintroduction of the Atlantic 17 and 18; Soldiers Atop the Trout Club. What a beauti- War sites, and the homes of salmon into Lake Champlain. Mount at Mount Independence ful location. When we came U.S. Presidents all shed light on Old Constitution House – on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1; and down from the trout club, I the remarkable history of Ver- Windsor, Vt. 19th Century Apple & Cheese noticed Albert DeCell in his m ont .” This year’s temporary exhib- Festival at the Senator Justin S. dooryard. I asked Ted if he Sites that opened May 25: it, “Curator’s Choice,” opens Morrill State Historic Site on Weston Trout Club. wanted to stop and see Albert. PHOTO PROVIDED BY WESTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY President Calvin Coolidge – June 15. The Old Constitution Sept. 29. “Sure.” he said. Plymouth, Vt. House has been collecting rare Events, activities, and pro- Albert had a welcom- product. Next we went to Moses Opening day at the President and unusual items from the grams have been planned for all ing smile when he saw me. I After we had visited a few sites Pond. My father and I hiked Calvin Coolidge State Historic Windsor, Vt. region for more ages and levels of interest. For worked for Albert and Karne Ted suggested we have lunch at into Moses Pond when I was Site in Plymouth Notch also than a century. This special further information and event summers when I was a teen- the Bryant House. We were wait- about 10 years old. I remem- marked the opening of the exhibit highlights some of our listings, visit us online at www. ager. Albert walked to my ing for lunch when Ted recount- ber hiking a couple miles that special exhibit “Presidential favorite pieces in the collection, historicsites.vermont.gov and driver’s side door saying, “I ed a pleasant memory. Ted re- day. My father quite often Menagerie: The Coolidges and a few of which have never been like us on Facebook at Vermont bought your new book this called when he was a young boy chose the road less travelled Their Pets.” This exhibit tells publicly shown. State Historic Sites. We can be morning.” on Halloween going to Mrs. Bry- and we certainly took that noteworthy and often humor- Other sites now open in- reached by phone at 802-828- I asked Albert, “Do you ant’s house, now Bryant House. road that day. Imagine my ous stories surrounding the clude Hubbardton Battlefield 3051. know this guy?” Of course In those days “trick or treat” as surprise the other day to learn he did. Albert and Ted have we know it today didn’t exist. we could have driven to with- known each other from their Halloween was a time when kids in a half-mile of Moses Pond. school days 80 or so years ago. put on a mask and visited peo- My grandfather Donald Patch Digitized glass plate negative As Ted and Albert got to ple they knew to show off their owned property near Moses reminiscing about the old mask. Not always were treats of- Pond. days I sat and listened. Try to fered. Mrs. Bryant was a nice old Ted remembers the 1938 collection unveiled imagine someone like myself lady and did handout candy Ted hurricane well and the flood- who loves local history sitting recalled. ing that took place in Weston. BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The the Library’s Historical Collec- chair accessible. For more in- between these two venerable Years ago my father gave me Ted gave me a tour of the Rockingham Free Public Li- tion website at www.rocking- formation, call 802-463-4270 or sages recalling days gone by. a circa 1895 photograph of the damage done in town. It was brary will present its digitized hamlibrary.org/history. email reference@rockinghamli- I worked for Albert in his Patch homestead in Weston. the day after the hurricane glass plate negative collection, Funding for the digitization of brary.org. painting business. I was the This was a location I really want- that Ted and his mother sur- taking place Friday, June 10 the glass plate negative proj- youngest there and some- ed to find. Ted brought his 1869 veyed the damage. at 5:30 p.m. Featured will be ect was graciously provided times picked on by the older Windsor County Atlas along. Ted and I had a great time speakers that were involved by the Windham Founda- men or made the brunt of On this old map are seen stores, this day. In the near future with the project and a slideshow tion, located in Grafton, Vt. their jokes. One day during shops, and homes in Weston in Ted and I are going to tour of selected local images. Printed The digitization was per- lunch, one of the men was 1869. Popple Dungeon in the same out copies of the images will formed by Works on Paper talking about Rocky Moun- Ted located the Patch place manner. Stay tuned. also be available for viewing. LLC, based in Bellows Falls, tain Oysters. on the 1869 map so we set out The photo with this article The Rockingham Free Pub- Vt. I asked what Rocky Moun- to find it. It was possible it was is one of approximately 275 lic Library is proud to share its This event is free and open tain Oysters were. “You’ve no longer standing. Eventually photos in Chester Historical glass plate negative collection to the public. The library is never had Rocky Mountain we came to an old house that has Society’s new book, “Pictorial with the public for the first time. located at 65 Westminster St., Glass plate negative sample. Oysters?” My reply: “No.” The seen much modernization. Ted History of Chester, Andover, They can be viewed online on Bellows Falls, and is wheel- PHOTO PROVIDED next day as we sat together said, “This must be the Patch Weston and Londonderry.” having lunch the painter pro- place.” It’s available at select stores in duced a small glass jar of his So I took a couple photos and Chester, Weston, Londonder- pickled oysters. Well I took when I got home I compared the ry, and Bellows Falls. “Graffiti: 200 Years of History at one and chewed and chewed. old photo to the ones I had just It was tough with a strong fla- taken. Both homes had a center Instead of an old saying I vor. I managed to get it down chimney and two windows in offer advice you might find the Dodge Tavern” in Walpole and asked what they were. He the gable end of the second floor. useful. “If a deal is difficult told me what they were and After comparing the two photos in the beginning it’ll only WALPOLE, N.H. – The Wal- ley for over 200 years. Golec’s minutes long with an intermis- the men started laughing at it became clear both photos were get worse with time.” I re- pole Historical Society is host- presentation will give a com- sion and consist of a narrated me. of the same place only taken 125 cently walked away from a ing a presentation by local ar- prehensive history of The Val- slideshow created by Golec for “Give me another one,” I years apart. In the old photo the $3,000 deal for this reason. chaeologist, Gail Golec, titled ley and serve as the backdrop her local history podcast, “The said. With that I was accepted windows are 12-pane over 12- My friend Fitzie used to say, “Graffiti: 200 Years of History for the WHS summer exhibit Secret Life of Death.” The event as one of the crew. Let’s say pane and there is an ell on one “Never beg a man to take at the Dodge Tavern,” Friday, about The Valley, opening that is free of charge and open to these oysters are a venison by- end now gone. your money.” June 7, at 7 p.m. at the Walpole weekend, titled “Life in The all. There will be refreshments Town Hall. Valley: The history of a little available. The Old Dodge Tavern had known Walpole community,” Contact the WHS for more been the cornerstone of a small told through the MacNutt and information at 603-756-3449, enclave in the northeast corner Thompson families, circa 1919. or visit www.walpolehistory. History of Snowboarding in VT of town known as The Val- The presentation will be 80 com. LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The in southern Vermont. Dur- fringe to mainstream. Ranging Londonderry Arts and Histori- ing the 1980s and 1990s, the from Olympic gold medalists cal Society hosts author Brian “Manchester and the Moun- to backhoe operators and con- 284 River Street • Springfield, VT • 802-885-2200 Knight Thursday, June 6 at 6 tains” area of Vermont was verted skiers, locals contrib- Open Monday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM • Sunday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM p.m. at the Middletown Road the epicenter of the fledgling uted immensely to the develop- Gift Certificates Available School House in Londonderry sport of snowboarding. With ment of the sport. to talk about his book “Snow- the presence of Burton Snow- Parking is located across boarding in Southern Ver- boards, the U.S. Open Cham- the street at the Custer Sharp m ont .” pionships and one of the earli- House, 2461 Middletown Rd. Early Bird Dinners Author Brian Knight details est machine-built half pipes at This program is free to the pub- the birth, growth, and devel- Stratton Mountain, the local lic. For more information, call $ 00 $ 00 opment of a new worldwide population led the vanguard 802-856-7284 or email us at 16 12 sport from humble beginnings as the sport ventured from the [email protected]. FILET HADDOCK MINION BROILED Black Board 8 OZ OR FRIED Pick up 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday ~ Excludes Holidays May 31 - June 4 a copy Lunch Specials “ALADDIN” of Ron’s • Fish & Chips - $800 SUNDAY LUNCH SPECIALS (2019) (Rated PG) 12 P.M. NOON TO 4 P.M. 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Sausage • Pancakes • French Toast • Home Fries ALL TICKETS: $5.00 Lisai’s Brunch • Potatoes • Fresh Fruit • Juice & More Small Popcorn $1.00 on Monday All Specials Include your Choice of Baked Potato, Medium Popcorn, Soda & Most Candy $5.00 Chester & Bellows Falls Sweet Potato Fries, OR Regular Fries, $ 00 Kids under age 12 for half price! (802)463-4766 AND a Choice of Vegetable of the Day OR Coleslaw. 11 On The Square • Bellows Falls, VT www.bfoperahouse.com Ron Patch 802-374-0119 6A | May 29, 2019 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper opinion

Dear Editor,

On behalf of Charles- partment, Charlestown Fire town Memorial VFW Post Department, Charlestown 8497, I would like to thank Ambulance, the Daughters of all the citizens who attended the American Revolution, and the Charlestown and North the Charlestown Rotary. Charlestown parades and Also we would like to thank ceremonies Monday to pay Cadet Corporal Ethan Parrott fitting tribute to those mili- and Cadet Private First Class tary personnel who laid down Angelina Lewis for singing their lives during the worst of the Star Spangled Banner, Ca- all climates – war. det Staff Sergeant Kyle LaFoe I thank all those who helped and Cadet Lieutenant Colo- to make this year’s Memorial nel Ruslan Bierweiler-Franks, Day ceremonies a success: fel- and Major Maynard for read- low members of VFW Post ing of the names of our fallen 8497, VFW Auxiliary Unit veterans. A very special thank 8497, Fall Mountain JROTC, you goes out to those volun- Fall Mountain High School teers who work hard to make Band, Charlestown Middle our Memorial Day programs Op-Ed: Statement from Gov. Phil Scott for Memorial Day School Band, Fun 4-H Club, and picnic lunch a success. Jim Dandies 4-H Club, Boy Attending the 34th annual cide, liberate millions from Essex, who served in the 66th how they lived, as well as how Scout Troop 31, Cub Scout Thank you all, Essex Memorial Day Parade oppression, and bring peace to Infantry Division. Harold was they died, and as more than Pack 31, Girl Scout Troop Tom St. Pierre Saturday, May 25, Gov. Phil Europe that continues to this Vermont’s oldest living veteran just names and dates engraved 58299, Charlestown Brown- Charlestown VFW Post 8497 Scott delivered the following day. when he passed away earlier on granite memorials. ies, Charlestown Police De- Charlestown, N.H. address for Memorial Day. What happened on the this year at 104. His story is President Coolidge said, beaches of Normandy 75 years interesting and typifies what it “The place which these he- In the early summer of ago next month, and those means to be a member of “The roic figures hold in history is 1944, the world had been at who sacrificed their lives, must Greatest Generation.” forevermore secure. They did war for nearly six years. Free never be forgotten. I know today we’re joined by not hesitate, they did not yield, nations were occupied by en- Like Yorktown, Gettysburg the family members of those they met their duty squarely. emy armies, democracies had and so many others, the D- who have given their lives in For its fulfillment they were fallen, and war was spreading Day invasion represents a piv- defense of our nation. On be- prepared to give their fortunes in nearly every direction. otal moment in history when half of all Vermonters, I want and their lives. It ought never On the morning of June 6, free people stood and fought to thank you for your sacrifice. to be forgotten that it was out the Atlantic Alliance – led by against oppression, and died As the son of a disabled of this spirit, supported by our first army along with Brit- to defend freedom, liberty and WWII vet who left this world these sacrifices, that our coun- ish and Canadian forces – pre- equality. when I was 11 due to injuries try was established…” pared to engage Nazi Germany In the 243 years since the he sustained in the days after So, today after a long, cold on the shores of Northern Revolution, nearly every gen- D-Day, I feel your pain, as well winter, let us mark the first France. eration in America has stepped as your pride. signs of summer by thanking I often wonder if those sol- up to serve its cause. In Ver- Serving your country is an all the heroes who never came diers, those young men, had mont, we’ve shouldered more honor but giving your life to home and those heroes yet to any idea how much was at than our share of the sacrifice. protect our freedoms is hon- come. stake that day. I wonder if they Answering our nation’s call orable to the highest degree. I We can never do enough to felt the weight of what rested each and every time freedom want you all to know we will honor you. But saying “thank on their shoulders or if they has been threatened at home never forget those who sacri- you” is a perfect place to start. had any concept of how that and around the world. ficed so much. We live in free- day would help end the war Vermonters like Harold dom thanks to them, and it’s Written by Gov. Phil Scott in less than a year – end geno- Bergeron from right here in important that we don’t forget for Memorial Day 2019.

Op-Ed: Eight things to know about Lyme disease in Vermont

Many Vermonters are not It’s not just Lyme disease disseminated Lyme disease setts rate was 4.7. aware that Vermont is number According to the Vermont may need a different treatment The CDC designates a state two in the U.S. for incidence Department of Health, Ana- than those in an early stage of a “High Incidence State” when of Lyme disease. According plasmosis, Babesiosis, Eh- the disease. there is an average incidence to the Vermont Department rlichiosis, Borrelia miyamotoi, Other tick-borne infections, of at least 10 confirmed cases of Health, cases of other tick- and Powassan Virus are all such as Babesia, may require a per 100,000 persons for previ- borne diseases such as Babesi- present in Vermont. Some of different approach than Lyme ous three reporting years. Ver- osis and Anaplasmosis are also these tick-borne diseases may disease, or have different symp- mont’s three-year incidence steadily increasing in Vermont. require a different test or treat- toms. It is possible for a person rate is 86.7 per 100,000 per- VTLyme.org is a new, non- ment than Lyme disease. to be infected with a tick-borne sons. profit organization focused on Lyme disease can be diag- disease and not experience any Lyme can affect mood, cog- providing equitable informa- nosed 12 months of the year symptoms for months to years nitive performance, and men- tion and support to Vermont- Vermont Department of after a tick bite. tal health ers affected by Lyme and tick- Health data shows confirmed Not all ticks carry Lyme dis- According to the Global borne diseases. VTLyme.org is cases of Lyme disease are di- ease Mental Health Program at Co- working to provide prevention agnosed all 12 months in Ver- Only four of 13 tick species lumbia University “significant education in Vermont schools, mont. The majority of cases are in Vermont are known to carry cognitive and psychological and to increase understanding diagnosed May through Sep- pathogens. One of these four is symptoms are being recog- about the symptoms and ef- tember. responsible for 99% of all tick- nized as part of the symptom fects of tick-borne diseases on Blood tests might not work borne diseases reported in Ver- pattern associated with un- Vermonters. You can find more Because it may take weeks for mont – the blacklegged tick. treated and/or chronic Lyme information at their website, antibodies to develop, the CDC The Vermont Department disease.” www.VTlyme.org. notes, “testing an infected per- of Agriculture 2018 tick report Depression can be a com- Here are eight things to son too early can produce a showed over 60% of the ticks ponent of Lyme disease. Case know about Lyme disease: negative result.” According to tested positive for at least one studies show symptoms of Not everyone gets a rash the Vermont Department of disease. 56.7% were positive Lyme disease can be similar to According to the National Health, “Even the best available for Borrelia burgdorferi, which symptoms of schizophrenia or Institutes of Health, “The most Lyme testing is imperfect and causes Lyme disease. 8.25% bipolar disorder. Research has distinct symptom of Lyme should be interpreted in the were positive forAnaplasma also shown a possible connec- disease –the circular red rash context of the patient’s clinical phagocytophilum (Anaplas- tion between Lyme disease and known as erythema migrans – presentation.” mosis), 1.03% for Babesia mi- suicidality. does not appear in at least one A person may have symp- croti (Babesiosis), 1.03% for In children, Lyme disease quarter of people who are ac- toms weeks, months, or years Borrelia miyamotoi, and 1% may appear as a learning dis- Publisher, Robert Miller tually infected with Lyme bac- after being bitten for Powassan Virus. Approxi- ability, difficulty with memory [email protected] teria.” In Vermont, recent data Treatment failure does oc- mately 5% of the ticks tested or processing, self-harming shows the incidence of EM cur, even with early diagnosis, positive for two or more patho- behavior, vision changes, or Assistant Publisher / Ad Designer, Shawntae Stillwell rashes has been decreasing in so follow up visits for patients gens. ADHD. Learn more about [email protected] Vermonters with confirmed diagnosed with Lyme disease Remember, just because you Lyme and mental health at Lyme disease. are essential. Vermonters with have been bitten doesn’t mean www.VTLyme.org. Editor, Amanda Wedegis you have contracted a tick- May is Lyme Disease Aware- [email protected] borne disease, and correctly ness Month. VTLyme.org, an identifying the type of tick that all-volunteer nonprofit orga- Calendar Events / Staff Writer,Sharon Huntley bit you will help you under- nization, is currently raising [email protected] stand your risk for infection. funds to offer free presenta- Billing Department, Sharon Huntley Vermont has a lot of Lyme tions, information and re- [email protected] disease sources to Vermonters about Vermont regularly tops U.S. Lyme and tick-borne diseases. states for incidence of Lyme Your contribution is sincerely Corporate & Production Office: disease. The most recent appreciated at www.VTLyme. 8 High Street • Ludlow, VT 05149 CDC surveillance numbers org or at www.gofundme.com/ Office: 802-228-3600 • Fax: 802-228-3464 show Vermont’s incidence per vermont-lyme-nonprofit-may- 1000,000 people is 103.6. For 2019-vtlymeorg. The Vermont Journal & The Shopper are Journal, LLC weekly newspapers, and comparison, the incidence rate are available free of charge. 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Malcolm Ewen Third Congregational Church UCC, River St. Annunciation Catholic Church, Corner of Depot and High St. Sunday service is at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Mass on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Sundays at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. WESTON, Vt. - We are [email protected] or 603-835-6358. Call 802-228-3451. deeply saddened to announce that Malcolm Ewen, Weston ASCUTNEY, VT. Tyson Community Church, Corner of Rt. 100 and Dublin Rd. Playhouse Theatre Company Join us for service at 10:30 a.m., followed by fellowship. founding director, beloved col- Open Bible Baptist Church, 168 Cemetery Rd. Variety of ministers providing sermons and special music by Erik league, and friend, has passed Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Morning service at 11 a.m. frequently. Communion offered the first Sunday of each month. after a long battle with cancer. Afternoon service at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study and Wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 802-522- Malcolm was the heart of Prayer at 7 p.m. For more information, call Pastor Daniel 8249 or email [email protected]. the Weston Playhouse Theatre Anderson at 802-230-5307 or at the church 802-674-2266. Company, making every artist Visit www.obbcvt.org. and theatre-maker feel at home SPRINGFIELD, VT. and a part of the Weston family. Brownsville Community United Methodist Church, 66 St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 10 Pleasant St. Malcolm will be remembered Brownsville-Hartland Rd. Sunday Masses at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., Tuesday at 7 p.m. as a creative leader and inspir- Sunday worship 9:30 a.m. followed by fellowship and followed by Eucharistic Adoration. Thursday and Friday at 9 ing mentor. His joyful spirit is refreshments. Nursery care provided for children 5 years a.m. Confession on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Contact the rectory at forever woven into the fabric of Malcolm Ewen. and younger. ADA accessible. Call 802-484-5944, email 802-885-3400. the company. PHOTO PROVIDED [email protected], or go to www.brownsvilleumc-vt.org. Weston will be dedicating its WALPOLE, N.H. 83rd season to Malcolm and Malcolm directed many memo- honoring him with a memorial rable productions and audience BELLOWS FALLS, VT. Walpole Unitarian Church, corner of Union and Main St. in Weston later this summer. favorites, including “The Music Christ’s Church, 24 Main St., Saxtons River Sunday Service begins at 10 a.m. Minister is Rev. Elaine Arrangements are being made Man,” “Guys and Dolls,” “To Sunday Service is 10 a.m. Service is followed by a potluck Bomford who will be present twice a month. The first and will be announced shortly. Kill A Mockingbird,” “Chicago,” luncheon. For more information, call 802-376-6178. Sunday of each month is Family First Sunday with breakfast “Malcolm’s love for this the- “The Oath,” “The Threepenny and spiritual activities for the while family. Check www. ater, its artistry, and its com- Opera,” “Doubt,” “Urinetown,” CHARLESTOWN, N.H. walpoleunitarianchurch.org. munity, are the cornerstone of “The Drawer Boy,” “The Full Weston’s work today. His joy Monty,” “Ragtime,” “Stones in North Charlestown United Methodist Church, Rt. 12A River Rd. WINDSOR, VT. and abounding love for the fam- his Pockets,” and “Of Mice and Sunday worship begins at 9 a.m. Church is handicap ily he created in Weston were Men.” Last year, his produc- accessible. Contact 603-826-0381. Old South Church, UCC, 146 Main St. infectious. We are profoundly tion of “Fun Home” opened Sunday worship is at 10 a.m. followed by coffee hour. All are fortunate to have known, loved, the inaugural summer season Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, 99 Sullivan St., welcome. For more information, call 802-674-5087 or email and learned from him,” said at Weston Playhouse at Walker Claremont, N.H. [email protected]. Executive Artistic Director Su- Farm. Saturdays at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. 603-542-6273; sanna Gellert. Actors fondly remember his [email protected]; hroc.org. “No words can fully express iconic “red tech hat” which Alvin L. Clark, 1931 – 2019 our sadness at Malcolm’s death came to symbolize his approach CHESTER, VT. or our gratitude for the oppor- to the arduous 12-hour techni- Chester Baptist Church, 162 Main St. LANGDON, N.H. – Alvin tunity to know him. Over the cal rehearsals. “Remember,” he L. Clark, 87, of Currier Road, years, he shaped and developed would say, “it’s called a play for Sunday school at 9 a.m. for children and adults. Sunday service passed away early Tuesday, a company culture that contin- a reason. Have fun and tell the at 10:30 a.m. Childcare is provided for toddlers through pre- May 21, 2019. ues to define Weston as an ex- s t or y.” school. Youth group meets Thursdays at 6 p.m. and prayer Alvin was born in Langdon traordinary and special place Malcolm has also been a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Parking is on the street or in the lot behind July 31, 1931, the son of Leroy for artists to do their best work,” member of the Steppenwolf the building. Wheelchair accessible. Call 802-875-2638, email and Alice (Green) Clark. He said Chair, Board of Directors, Theatre family since 1987, re- churchoffi[email protected], or visit www.chesterbaptist.org. was a graduate of Vilas High Oliver Olsen. ceiving an invitation into Step- School and earned a degree Tim Fort and Steve Stettler, penwolf Ensemble in March LONDONDERRY, VT. in animal science from UNH Ewen’s longtime collabora- 2019, the first stage manager to The Village Church, 35 Church St., Belmont, Vt. Thompson School of Agri- tors, shared these words, “Mal be asked to join the company. culture. He worked as a dairy was our partner, our brother, During his 32 years there, he The Sunday service and children’s church is at 9:30 a.m. farmer and forester for many and our soulmate for more stage managed more than 40 Contact 802-259-2440 or visit www.vbch.weebly.com. years and was a Tree Farm than four decades. Although shows and took four produc- Award recipient. He was the his career included Broadway tions to Broadway, including owner of Clark’s Sugar House Alvin L. Clark, 1931 - 2019. and London’s National The- the recent Tony award-winning Peter M. Farley, 1958 - 2019 and Valley View Bison LLC. He PHOTO PROVIDED atre, he was never happier than production of Edward Al- also worked at St. Johnsbury when creating theatre with the bee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Peter He is survived by his wife of Trucking, retiring in 1991. mouth Port, Mass.; his daugh- Weston family, which he helped Woolf ?” M. Farley, 60, passed away Sat- 40 years, Lisa (Gordon) Farley, Alvin was a member of the ter Marcia Clark and husband to nurture. His love of life and He was the 2014 recipient urday, May 18, 2019 at home. and a son Michael Farley, both Farm Bureau, the Warren Pond Herb Hamblin of Milton, N.H.; theatre was the essence of the of the Robert Christen Award He was born Nov. 14, 1958 in of Springfield; a sister Susan Ja- Grange for more then 25 years, seven grandchildren, and three Weston experience and remains for Technical Collaboration Bellows Falls, Vt., the son of nos of West Dummerston, Vt.; the Third Congregational great-grandchildren. He is pre- an example for all of us.” presented by the Michael Mer- Maynard and Dorothy (Mc- one grandson Odyn Farley; his Church where he also served as deceased by his wife Nancy In 1988, Malcolm, alongside ritt Awards and in 2018, he re- Cullock) Farley. niece Heather Janos of Bellows Deacon and Trustee, and was a Jane Gilmore and his parents. Fort and Stettler, took the reins ceived the Del Hughes Award He attended Green Mountain Falls, Vt.; and by many friends. Sunday School teacher. He was Calling hours were Saturday, of Weston Playhouse, rededi- for lifetime achievement in Union High School. He was predeceased by his also a member of the National May 25 at the Fenton & Hen- cating the theatre to its commu- stage management given by the Peter worked in several con- parents; by his son Kevin Far- Bison Association and lifelong nessey Funeral Home in Bel- nity, reorganizing it as a not-for- Stage Manager’s Association of struction trades prior to own- ley; two uncles Harold McCull- member of the New Hamp- lows Falls, Vt. The funeral ser- profit company, and entering the United States. ing and operating L&P Farley & ock and Robert McCullock; shire Maple Producers Asso- vice was held on Sunday, May into an agreement with Actors’ A lifetime advocate for actors Son lawn care and landscaping and by many friends. ciation. Alvin also did a lot of 26 at the Third Congregational Equity, the professional union and stage managers’ equitable for 30-plus years. He enjoyed Services will be private. Davis volunteer work with Friendly Church in Alstead, N.H. with of actors and stage managers. treatment in the workplace, farming, hunting and fishing, Memorial Chapel is assisting Meals. a burial in the Lower Langdon Malcolm personally guided the Malcolm was proud to serve on and watching westerns. with arrangements. Surviving are his sons Ste- Cemetery. expansion of the company’s the Council of Actors’ Equity phen and wife Mary Bitz-Clark In lieu of flowers, memorial accessibility, now a leader in Association, diligently fighting of Chesapeake, Va.; David and contributions may be made to the state. Weston has grown to for the rights of his fellow union Joan Hicks Watson, 1929 - 2019 partner Linda Volpe of Lang- Friendly Meals, c/o Mary Lou become an award-winning re- members. Malcolm was also don and Acworth, N.H.; Bruce Huffling, P.O. Box 191, Al- gional theatre nationally known a proud, long-serving board PERKINSVILLE, Vt. - Joan and wife Kimberly Clark of Yar- stead, N.H. 03602. for its multi-stage summer fes- member for Season of Concern, Nichols Hicks Watson died tival and its year-round educa- and helped many theatres raise peacefully Monday, May 20, tion and new works programs. money over the course of his 2019, surrounded by her fam- Roderick I. Miller, 1939 - 2019 Malcolm’s impact on Weston career. He previously served on ily. She was 89 years old. will be felt far into the future as the board of The Actors Fund. Born Aug. 3, 1929 in Spring- PERKINSVILLE, Vt. – Rod- and Evelyn Miller. he was instrumental in open- In addition to his theater fam- field, Vt., she was the only and erick Irving Miller, 79, of Lin- His love for his grandchildren ing a new second stage in 2017, ily, Malcolm is survived by his adored child of the late Helen thicum, Md., passed away was no secret. The smile on his Weston Playhouse at Walker brother William Ewen, sister (LaVenture) and Henry Hicks. March 4, 2019, surrounded by face would light up the whole Farm, an incubator for the arts Camilla Durbin, and five neph- She attended local Perkins- family. room when his grandchildren and a hub for community en- ews and nieces. ville schools and graduated He was born to parents Merle would walk in. Rod enjoyed gagement. His wonderful spirit will be from Springfield High School, and Evelyn Miller Sept. 20, the whole movie theater expe- Over the course of his tenure, missed by so many. class of 1947. Joan attended 1939, in Springfield, Vt. Roder- rience, watching a new movie Syracuse University for two ick enlisted into the Navy upon on the big screen with a large years before transferring to completion of his high school bucket of popcorn. Rod had a Marcellus H. Knight Bay Path College. While home Joan Hicks Watson, 1929 - 2019. diploma in Springfield. While passion for collecting antiques. for the summer and staying at PHOTO PROVIDED proving to be a valuable asset As a previous antique store PERKINSVILLE, Vt. – Mar- George Keeler will officiate. the family home on Lake Mo- in the Navy, Rod was actively owner, Rod knew the value of cellus H. Knight Sr., 78, of A celebration of life will be rey, she got a job as a waitress at her three great-grandchildren recruited by the NSA. Roderick treasures found at yard sales or Perkinsville, Vt. passed away held following the graveside the Rutledge Inn. It was there Cooper, Emery, and Lakelyn. worked hard for 30-plus years flea markets. Some of his great- peacefully March 29, 2019 at service from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at that she met Willard Harold She is also survived by her at the NSA as a computer sci- est treasures were friends he Springfield Hospital in Spring- the Springfield Elks Club, Park “Bud” Watson Jr. who was va- sister-in-law Jean Wetrich of entist. made along the way. field, Vt. A graveside service will Street Springfield, Vt. A dish to cationing with his family from Falls Church, Va. Roderick is survived by his A graveside service will be be held Saturday June 1, 2019 at share would be welcomed. Connecticut. They married at The Watson family expresses sister Judy Pelser; his sons Rick held Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Plain Cemetery Davis Memorial Chapel is as- the Perkinsville Community their profound gratitude to the (Patti) Miller, Thomas (Stacey) 11 a.m. at the Plain Cemetery in Perkinsville, Vt. Reverend sisting with arrangements. Church in 1951 and spent the staff at Equinox Terrace for the Miller, Scott (Liz) Miller, and in Perkinsville, Vt. next 62 years together before loving and compassionate care John (Samantha) Miller; as well Maryland arrangements were he predeceased her in 2013. they provided during Joan’s as his much loved grandchil- under the direction of the Stall- Joan is survived by her four final days and throughout the dren Nathan, Lindsay, Jacob, ings Funeral Home. Davis Me- ANSWERS TO TAKE A BREAK! children and their spouses nearly six years she lived there. Logan, Tyler, Riley, and Elijah morial Chapel is assisting the Jody Dodge and her husband A memorial service was held Miller. Roderick was prede- family with arrangements in Brian of Murrells Inlet, S.C.; Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at ceased by his parents, Merle Vermont. Willard H. Watson III and the Perkinsville Community his wife Beth of Dorset; Kim- Church. Pastor George Kee- berly Lewis and her husband ler officiated. Interment will Gary of Perkinsville; and John be private at Plains Cemetery, PLEASE NOTE Watson and his wife Lisa of Perkinsville, Vt. Arrange- Perkinsville; her 10 grand- ments are under the direction In order to have room for each obituary we receive each children Trevor Dodge and of Davis Memorial Chapel in week, we ask that submissions are limited to 350 words. We his wife Katherine, Samantha Springfield. reserve the right to shorten any obituary. Church Services are subject to space with priority given to Dodge Johnson, Kara Watson, In lieu of flowers, memo- obituaries. Each service is published on a rotation every two Willard H. Watson IV, Molly rial contributions in Joan’s to four weeks. All Church Services are listed online at www. Watson, Cole Lewis and his memory may be made to the VermontJournal.com. fiancée Claire, Devin Lewis, Lake Morey Protective Asso- If you have any questions, please contact Amanda at Karson Lewis, Madisyn Wat- ciation, P.O. Box 241, Fairlee, [email protected]. son, and Henry Watson; and VT 05045. 8A | May 29, 2019 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper Bridge 20 over Saxtons River to be replaced GRAFTON, Vt. – A meet- Outdoor Center, and helps to by rehabilitating the existing ing and presentation was held promote local economy, tour- bridge, the local share would May 20 by Laura Stone, VTrans ism, and historic preserva- be reduced an additional 50%. scoping engineer, regarding tion in the area) was also rep- Prior to 2012, the local share Bridge 20 that spans the Sax- resented. There was concern was 10% for all town highway tons River off of Route 121 about a significant loss of busi- bridge projects. and 35 in Grafton. The dete- ness from summer tourism, as Temporary bridge – The riorating bridge will need to be well as neighboring towns that community members present replaced. As discussed at the visit restaurants and events in at the meeting strongly sup- meeting, the project is current- town, such as Burger and Brew ported the use of a temporary ly in the budget for construc- Nights. The community indi- bridge for traffic control during tion in the summer of 2023. cated that Grafton is a destina- construction. Due to the size of Approximately 10% of the tion town. People come in and the temporary bridge, it is pos- population of Grafton was out of town for specific reason sible that the contractor would in attendance at the meeting. of visiting, and not because it is construct the temporary bridge “Overall, I felt everyone was along a route to somewhere else in the fall prior to construction. receptive to the recommended that travelers frequent. Right-of-way – There was alternative of a complete bridge Emergency response impacts – also brief discussion about the replacement on-alignment During the meeting, the Fire right-of-way process. Once with a 76% approval rate,” Chief stressed that the detour construction limits are deter- stated Stone. “The community, route is difficult to navigate mined (early on in the design however, was not in favor of an for larger emergency response phase), property owner meet- offsite detour, with 87% of re- vehicles and will add at least ings would be set up to discuss spondents preferring a tempo- an additional seven minutes to impacts with each property rary bridge for traffic control.” response times to destinations owner. The VTrans right-of- Below are notes from Stone’s west of the bridge, and five way section would then ap- presentation. minutes to destinations east praise each of the parcels affect- Bridge closure with an offsite of the bridge serviced by Sax- ed and offer compensation and Bridge project location to be reconstructed in the summer of 2023. detour – There was lengthy dis- tons River. Other towns with proceed with negotiations. If an PHOTO PROVIDED cussion about a bridge closure similar concerns have stationed agreement cannot be reached during the meeting, with the emergency response vehicles with the property owners, then own lawyer, those costs are not Once the town agrees to a ROW process, and preliminary following concerns expressed. on each end of the bridge. The it is up to the town to enter the participating costs. At the end scope of work, conceptual plans design. This is also when the Business impacts – Both the Grafton Fire Chief indicated condemnation process with a of the condemnation process, if will begin. After conceptual town would see the first bill for Grafton Village Store and the that the department does not lawyer. The legal fees incurred the court is in the town’s favor, plans are complete, they will be work done to date. Windham Foundation were have enough equipment to do by the town for the condem- the property owner would only sent to the town for review and The presentation, including represented at the Select Board so. nation process are all partici- be compensated the original of- comment. After review, VTrans the polling responses has been meeting. The Grafton Village Act 153 was discussed in de- pating costs of the project, so fer, so it would be in the land- will draft a Finance and Main- uploaded to the VTrans proj- Store indicated that it took a tail – The intent of Act 153 is the town’s share of these costs owners’ best interest to reach tenance Agreement, and once ects page at www.outside.ver- major effort to bring back the to reduce environmental and would be 10%. If the property an agreement through negotia- the town signs VTrans would mont.gov/agency/vtrans/exter- general store to a viable state, right-of-way impacts and re- owner decides to hire his/her tions. continue with NEPA, start the nal/Projects/Structures/16J177. which could all be for not duce overall project costs. Per with an extended closure pe- Act 153 from the 2012 legisla- riod. The Windham Founda- tive session, by closing the road tion (which operates Grafton to traffic during construction, Bible Cremation Service Inn, Grafton Village Cheese the local share would be re- Company, Grafton Trails, and duced by 50%. Additionally, SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Worn tions also took place Tuesday not claimed for use locally will disposal of human remains. 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Obviously O’Neil certainly has confidence in his stellar ace, but the hurdle this spring’s weather has challenged them with is as Green Mountain is good enough to come back and possibly win strange as any high school baseball team has faced in this area, anyway. There were no guarantees, but still in jest I still want a re- possibly ever. O’Neil’s wits have been tested with more gym base- count or some type of third game played after the season ends with ball than any team I have ever heard of. Field conditions have all pitchers eligible. One final Black River-Green Mountain game. limited Black River to only three home games, and they have not Before fans get on a bandwagon, such a game would be illegal. Too been able to have an outdoor practice all season. Ripley wouldn’t bad. even believe that. Truth be told, I am cheering loudly for both these teams to go as Black River and Green Mountain seeded one and two. Ready, far as they can and wouldn’t it be nice to see both of them collecting set, go. all the marbles in Black River’s swan song in a banner season? How- ever, it is not all that easy. Both teams have a good chance, especially Bellows Falls track BY BILL MURPHY because of their pitching, but both O’Neil and McCarthy have to Coach Tim Eno is usually trying to create ways to challenge The Vermont Journal & The Shopper scheme out the pitches to make their staffs play out to their best. his boys’ and girls’ track teams at this time of year as they have There is certainly plenty of dice throwing in a high school baseball always been getting ready to chase yet another Division III state Black River, Green Mountain in playoffs tournament. Match-ups are of extreme importance. title. Things are much different this time around. Bellows Falls The Black River-Green Mountain rivalry is either on its last O’Neil has had the type of practice I noted earlier, utilizing his moved up to Division II and that in itself is an extreme chal- legs or it could have already ended. At least the competitive part pitching to make it work the best way possible. That is why the lenge. Eno tells me, “We will be giving it our best shot. We won’t of it, that is. After years and years of Presidents versus Sentinels Presidents are unbeaten in Division IV and also may be the rea- be the favorites this time and Hartford and Union-32 will be the and Chieftains, there is a strong chance that the two battles in son they lost to Green Mountain twice in games that in one way boys’ biggest challenge with Hartford and Rice looking toughest both baseball and softball this spring might have been the swan don’t count. But readers please promise not to tell those athletes in to beat in the girls meet.” song. Black River could possibly field some varsity teams in their the Presidents’ uniform that their games with the Chieftains do not Bellows Falls captured the big Marble Valley League Champi- final year of existence, but how they could ever be competitive count. I guarantee you they don’t feel that way. onship meet recently with both the boys’ and girls’ teams win- with Green Mountain appears out of the question. Odds are if I like the way both schools sit entering the playoffs, but neither ning with Hartford behind the Terriers in both, but Eno, who the Presidents play any varsity schedules in 2019-20, those teams team has an easy route to the title game despite the home field ad- always has the big meets figured out, says that the difference with will be very, very young. vantage in their first two games. From our perch, the Chieftains the state meet is “more points are awarded up front with twice as Those two baseball games between the two rivals this spring road is a little tougher. Their first game is expected to be against many schools competing, and they have a fair amount of number were very strange. Chieftain Coach Matt McCarthy told me, a Peoples team, which finished sixth with an 9-6 record and has one and two seeds in both genders. For us to win either meet, “When Zach Paul pitches, they are a very tough team to beat.” won seven games in a row, including their finale versus Division II’s it would take a near perfect day.” You can bet Bellows Falls will However, Green Mountain defeated Black River twice and Paul number two seed Enosburgh, which was 14-1 entering the game. find a way to be in the mix in the meet at South Burlington on started both games. Now, the rest of the story. The truth is Green The good news is that McCarthy’s team has plenty of pitching and Saturday, June 1. Mountain never actually beat Paul. is hoping Peoples may have to use up some of theirs to reach the The scores in the MVL title meet saw the boys with 118, Mount I call Black River and Green Mountain a tremendous rivalry. quarterfinals. If Green Mountain wins that opener, chances are that Anthony 102, Rutland 97, Hartford 90, Brattleboro 77, Burr & Over the years, it has been a great one from a number of vantage Vergennes will be coming to town and the Commodores played 12 Burton 56, and Fair Haven 17. On the girls’ side, the Terriers had points. There has been hatred at times, great games, but in re- of their 16 games versus either Division I or II competition. In the 177, Hartford 100, Burr & Burton 94.5, Brattleboro 93.5, Mount cent years respect and closeness has played a big part in relations four games they played below Division II, the average score was Anthony 40, Fair Haven 24, and Springfield 16. between the two schools. It all starts with many of the coaches. 14-0. That’s right, no Division III or IV teams scored against them. Several Terriers qualified for the New England Meet to be There have been several occasions when one of the schools has They were 7-5 against those Division II and II teams, but none of held in two weeks at Thornton Academy in Saco, Maine. Those advanced further than the other in the post season. Some of the those teams finished above fourth in their division. Terriers were Reno Tuttle in the shot put and discus. He hit the rival coaches and some players have been seen at state playoff Rice was fourth in Division I, and they defeated Vergennes 9-1, qualifying standard and finished first in both events and won the games of their nearby rivals, cheering them on. I consider this but Vergennes did give Division II fourth place Harwood a run for Trackmeister as the top field event performance. Abby Broadley healthy. their money, losing by a run 10-9. Vergennes split a pair of games qualified with a second in the 3,000, setting a new school record Both Black River and Green Mountain are high seeds in their with Missisquoi, who finished seventh in Division II. They won 9-4 in the process. Jaden Luebbert had the numbers in winning the respective baseball tourneys this spring. In fact, they are the before losing 5-2. Thus, Green Mountain is a strong number two pole vault, while also setting the school record. Brigid Hodsden highest seeds our reporting area has in any sport this season. seed, but there will be challenges along the way. Then, if the Chief- reached the New England with a fifth in the pole vault, setting a The Presidents have earned the number one seed in the Ver- tains advance to the finals, they will have another Windsor type new personal best to get there. Emma Lawrence was also in, as mont Division IV Tournament and Green Mountain has placed team likely waiting in the wings. a result of a fifth in the Shot Put and Macie Streeter’s fifth place themselves second in Division III. They both could host two Last year’s young team is a year older and McCarthy hopes the Javelin Throw qualified her. home games on their way to their respective division title games. 2018 title defeat, 10-2 to the Yellow Jackets, which was a 3-2 game Since they both host games Friday, May 31 at 4:30 p.m. (Black in the fifth, can find this group a little older but still young team, North Walpole softball River versus the Sharon-Mount Saint Joseph winner and Green waiting more prepared for the task at hand. However, they lost 8-2 Last week in saluting Anthony “Auntie” Jurkoic, I mentioned Mountain against the winner of the Peoples-Randolph game) to top seed White River Valley down the stretch of the season, so it’s a North Walpole softball team that competed in the Brattleboro any cheering for their closest rival will be conducted from long wait and see what happens. Softball League. In fact, one year in the mid-60s, this team from distance at the start. McCarthy tells me, “I told them at the beginning of the season we the metropolis of North Walpole captured the Brattleboro League By the way, before going any further, I would be the first one would take things day by day and see where it goes.” If they advance title with an 18-2 record. In fact, one source tells me the team was in line to call for a recount of this year’s two baseball games be- to the finals and White River Valley is waiting, they will have had so good the powers in Brattleboro encouraged the team to move tween the two schools. Their two games were won handily by three more weeks of day by days to sort things out. It should prove to another league. So North Walpole moved on to Keene. the Chieftains 12-7 and 15-5, but there were extenuating circum- to be interesting.” Auntie was the team’s beloved calm and collective catcher who stances. Don’t get me wrong, the Chieftains won both games fair It would be an upset of earthquake proportions if Black River was a stabilizing force for the team’s overall success. In doing re- and square, but both games were decided by the big picture not fell to either Sharon or Mount Saint Joseph, so their first challenge search for last week’s Jurkoic salute, Junie Bousquet, the team’s by which team may be better. should not come until possibly the semifinals. Unlike the Chief- left fielder, told me an out-of-character story about Jurkoic. One Black River Coach Jim O’Neil played things just the way 99% tains, who have a total of two seniors and juniors, Black River has play during the North Walpole team run to a championship, of coaches would have played them. He started his ace Paul in six seniors, which should help their cause. However, fourth seeded Bousquet told me, “I will never forget one day, when there was a both games and remarkably led both games 4-0 after four in- Proctor did challenge them 9-7 before bowing in one of their regu- play at the plate and I had never seen Auntie react the way he did nings. Duplicate scores after duplicate innings. lar season meetings. The Presidents won the other encounter 7-1. that day. He became violently mad and reacted to the call. It was Then O’Neil pulled his starter in both games and the Presidents Blue Mountain could eliminate Proctor and face O’Neil’s team in- so out of character for him.” didn’t have the kind of pitching depth that could hold the lead. stead in the semifinal. The Bucks played a very tough schedule and Giving older people and relatives a peek at the rest of the team Green Mountain is a good team and has more pitching depth. hold two wins over number two seed Danville, and they also split back then, Bob McCormick and Dom Kissell were the pitchers, They waited both contests out and prevailed. In one of those with number three seed Rivendell so they are not a team to take Bill Davis and McCormick both played first base, Tim Ryan was games Black River threw 106 pitches before retiring the Chief- lightly at all. Black River defeated Blue Mountain in the tourney a at second, Whitey O’Brien was the third baseman and Poody tains in one inning. year ago, before being thumped by eventual champion Danville 17- Walsh was the shortstop. Bousquet was in left next to his broth- Why didn’t O’Neil stick with Paul in one of the games and de- 0. Danville is seeded second this year and Rivendell, who defeated er Phil, in center with Pete Oot in right. Dugan Shaughnessy feat their fiercest rival? First and foremost, Black River was fight- Green Mountain 2-1 in an incredible pitching duel this spring, is coached the team. Obviously, some substitutes were needed, so ing for their second consecutive Division Marble Valley League third. Almost like the Chieftains, the Presidents are sitting nicely, the team brought along some much younger guys glad to fill in title and needed Paul to have innings to throw in other divisions but there is a long ways to go and certain level challenges ahead. and that pair was Ron Golec and Alan Gaspardino. games in adjacent games to make such a happening come true. Black River has been working as hard as anyone to prepare, but Certainly a team worth remembering.

Fall Mountain 2019 JV Vermont Challenge 2019 limited to baseball team 100 riders LANGDON, N.H. – Accord- There are four players batting a “keep you guessing” variety ing to head coach Smokey over 300: Dominic Van Laere- of hard to hit pitches: Lucas Aumand, the Fall Mountain Nutting, playing shortstop, Roy, Owen Aubin, Dominic Regional High School junior .393; one tough catcher Cur- Van Laere-Nutting, Hayden varsity baseball team “has some tis Hosley batting .393; maybe Anastasio, Noah Blake, and of the best ball players from the the league’s best first baseman Noah “Gutz” Gutierrez. Fall Mountain area playing this Noah Blake also hitting .393; Coach Smokey said, “These year, and they will definitely be and Lucas Roy belting out a boys of the spring will be very tough to beat as they advance to solid .359. tough contenders in the next the varsity ranks.” Six boys share the mound with few years. Here we come!”

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JAMAICA, Vt. – The Ver- take groups out at different av- choose your own dining expe- mont Challenge is now an erage paces, breaking up based rience. intimate experience limited on average speeds within each All registered riders will re- to 100 riders over four-days group. Our goal is to keep rid- ceive a full kit; jersey, shorts, of riding through the pic- ers together in their respective and bib, Tech-T, water bottle, turesque countryside of groups providing an opportu- a goodie bag plus all the meals Vermont, taking place Aug. nity to bond over four days. listed above. Lodging is not in- 15-18, 2019. We’ll be once again offering cluded. Each day we’ll be offering four sumptuous farm-to-table Please visit www.vtchallenge. three routes with roughly lunches at the end of each day’s com to learn more, review From left to right: (back) Coach George Nutting, Pat Mcquirk, Garrette Menter; (middle) Coach Missy 15-20 riders per group: long, tour. We will also be offering routes, and register. Please Pearce, Wyatt Pearce, Palmer Braga, Owen Aubin, Noah Blake, and Head Coach Smokey Aumand; medium, and short. Each a kick-off dinner Wednesday note the field is limited to 100 (front) Dominic Van Laere-Nutting, Lucas Roy, Carlos Grenier, Hayden Anastasio, and Curtis Hosley. length ride will have a mini- evening after check-in, as well riders only. Please don’t delay, Not pictured: Hudson Willett, Noah Gutierrez, and Quinn Healy. mum of two to three experi- as on Friday. On Thursday register today. Register by June PHOTO BY MARIANN ST. PIERRE HOSLEY enced ride leaders who will and Saturday, you are free to 15 or while spots remain. 2B | May 29, 2019 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper arts & entertainment Kleeman to perform Caitlin Canty and Oshima and discuss the blues at Brothers at Next Stage PUTNEY, Vt. – Next Stage Arts Project and Twilight Chester Rotary Music present an evening of contemporary folk and CHESTER, Vt. – Chester on numerous other art- Americana music with Nash- Rotary first Thursday, June 6 ists’ recordings. Klee- ville-by-way-of-Vermont will host Chester’s very own man’s first recording was singer and songwriter Caitlin blues treasure, Chris Klee- produced by blues legend Canty, and Maine duo Os- man, who will present a work- B.B. King in 1970. hima Brothers at Next Stage shop and performance on Open to the commu- Friday, May 31 at 7:30 p.m. blues music at The Fullerton nity, Chester Rotary first Caitlin Canty’s music carves Inn. Thursday is held at The a line through folk, blues, and Kleeman, a world-class per- Fullerton Inn, on the country ballads. Her songs former and recording artist, Green in Chester, Vt. The have a “haunting urgency” will be sharing his music and program starts at 5:15 (NPR Music) and her voice deep understanding of the p.m. with hors d’oeuvres is “casually devastating” (San Oshima Brothers. blues as an art form. He will and cash bar, and ends at Francisco Chronicle). Canty’s PHOTO PROVIDED also be presenting blues histo- 6:30 p.m. third record “Motel Bouquet” ry and his personal influences For planning purposes, features 10 original songs val, and her song “Get Up” as part of the presentation please RSVP to chester that hold her darkly radiant was nominated for Song and performance. Frequently [email protected]. voice firmly in the spotlight. of the Year in the Folk Al- touring internationally, Kl- Contact Bill Dakin at 802- Produced by Grammy-win- liance International Music eeman has produced many Chris Kleeman. 875-4000 for further in- ning Noam Pikelny from the Awards. Canty’s original CDs and has guest-appeared PHOTO PROVIDED formation. Punch Brothers, the album recordings have recently boasts a band of some of fin- appeared on CBS’s “Code est musicians in roots mu- Black” and on the Netflix sic, including fiddler Stuart original series “House of Duncan and vocalist Aoife C ard s .” Windborne to present “Song O’Donovan. Rolling Stone Oshima Brothers’ mag- hails “Motel Bouquet” as netic sibling sound and “dreamy and daring” with contagious joy result from on the Times” “poetic lyrics and haunting a lifetime of making music melodies.” together. Raised in a musi- BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Join Since the release of her cal family in rural Maine, Caitlin Canty. the Windborne singers on Sat- critically acclaimed “Reckless Sean and Jamie Oshima PHOTO PROVIDED urday, June 1 at 7:30 p.m. as they Skyline” CD in 2015, Canty have honed a harmony- present “Song on the Times,” has put thousands of miles on rich blend of contemporary Kimball Hill in downtown Put- their project of working class her songs, circling through folk and acoustic pop music. ney, Vt. Tickets are available in movements for peoples’ rights the U.S. and Europe. She On stage, the brothers create advance and at the door. For from the past 400 years, sung has shared stages with Mary a surprisingly full sound with information, call 802-387-0102. for today’s struggles. Concert Chapin Carpenter, The Milk dynamic vocals, electric and Advance tickets are available at will be held at Immanuel Epis- Carton Kids, and Josh Ritter, acoustic guitars, octave bass, www.nextstagearts.org, Turn copal Church, in Bellows Falls. and recorded with longtime loops, and percussion. Their de- It Up in Brattleboro, and the The group was catapulted collaborators Darlingside and but album “Oshima Brothers,” Putney General Store in Put- to new heights when a clip of Down Like Silver, her duo released in 2016, is a collection ney. For more information, visit them singing in protest outside with Peter Bradley Adams. of 11 original songs written by www.caitlincanty.com, www. Trump tower went viral, and She won the Troubadour Sean, and arranged and record- oshimabrothers.com, www.twi- their Indiegogo for the project songwriting competition at ed by Jamie. lightmusic.org, and www.next- raised 1,600% of its goal from the Telluride Bluegrass Festi- Next Stage is located at 15 stagearts.org. 2,600 people in every State and 22 countries. Aside from this new project, Windborne to perform at Stone Church Arts. Windborne has collected and PHOTO PROVIDED Workshop for teen storytellers studied polyphonic vocal mu- sic for over 15 years from tra- no band you have ever heard, Rowan, Lauren Breunig, SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. – the workshop will provide a perience working with young ditional singing masters from as comfortable with an impro- and Jeremy Carter-Gordon Everyone has a story to tell, space for students to generate people in cross-cultural set- cultures around the world, vised Corsican couplet song, share a vibrant energy on- and teens are no exception. oral and written stories about tings, including leading youth Windborne is able to shift from as an English ballad. Lynn Ma- stage – their connection to Main Street Arts is offering times and people in their lives leadership and peace-building radically different genres like honey Rowan, Will Thomas each other and to the music teens a workshop on the art that were significant, funny, programs with teens from Iraq clearly evident. They educate of storytelling June 17 to 21 interesting, beautiful, or chal- and Belarus through the World as they entertain, telling sto- to help them create oral and lenging. Storytelling techniques Learning summer youth pro- COMPLETE ries about the music and ex- written stories from their and strategies will be presented grams, and with the Vermont plaining the characteristics lives. The workshop will run to enable students to create Governor’s Institute for Cur- CONSTRUCTION and stylistic elements of the from 9 a.m. to noon under and share stories in a variety rent Issues and Youth Activ- 24 x 24 Garages with 6" traditions in which they sing. the leadership of Michelle of ways. Written pieces will be ism. She is a graduate of Beloit Reinforced Concrete and 12" For more information, vis- Bos-Lun, a teacher of social collected into a booklet at the University and holds a master’s Thickened Edges it www.stonechurcharts.org. studies and English at Oke- end of the week. degree in international educa- Basic Site prep included All Sizes & Styles Available mo Mountain School who The workshop will conclude tion from the School for In- has worked for many years with a final presentation, and ternational Training. Born in $27,499 as Shown Starting at $21,999 with youth and young adults students will have the oppor- Taiwan, she has also studied, in educational, study abroad, tunity to perform their stories taught, and lived in China and Call or email for details • [email protected] and social service capacities. at “The Great Tent Event” at India. (802) 886-2825 • (802) 591-1799 - Kevin @VermontJournal According to Bos-Lun, MSA’s Great River Theater Fes- There is a registration fee tival Saturday, July 13. Students for the workshop, but schol- who register for the workshop arship assistance is available and wish to present their stories from MSA. Further informa- Knit with Friends at the festival will also be able tion is available at www.main- Wed. 10-12 & Thur. 5-8 to attend a free “True Stories” streetarts.org or by calling 802- workshop prior to the festival. 869-2960. Pre-registration is Register for Winter Classes Bos-Lun has extensive ex- required.

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Program top- Nobody’s Girl will be per- unique perspective of the Bel- migrating fish species in Ver- ics include “Nature’s Amaz- forming at Roots on the River lows Falls Fish Ladder and Visi- mont, and will be available to ing Adaptations,” “Righteous June 8 and 9. The trio Rebec- tor Center at 17 Bridge St. in answer questions from visitors. Reptile and Awesome Am- ca Loebe, Grace Pettis, and Bellows Falls. Open on Fridays In the afternoon, join us for phibians,” and “Who Eats BettySoo have known each and Saturdays from Memorial a World of Owls program pre- What At Nature’s Dinner other for nearly a decade. Day Weekend through Labor sented by our senior environ- Table?” just to name a few. As staples of the national Day Weekend, from 10 a.m. to mental educator Jay DeGre- For more details on each folk music scene and vet- 4 p.m. You can experience a gorio, from 2 - 2:45 p.m. This week’s programming at local eran troubadours, these criti- bird’s eye view of the fish ladder program is geared towards the libraries and the Visitor Cen- cally acclaimed songwriters from above, and also experi- whole family, young and old. ter, visit www.nature-muse- and performers have shared ence a fish’s eye view from be- Learn about what makes these um.org. This programming stages occasionally over the low by gazing through our large often nocturnal raptors so spe- is made possible thanks to years. Throughout, they’ve re- viewing windows that look di- cial. From silent flight to night- generous support from Great mained close friends and loy- rectly into the flowing water of time sight, these birds of prey River Hydro. al fans of each others’ work. the fish ladder. Knowledgeable that call Vermont home are tru- Stop by and enjoy these It was not until recently, educators will be available to ly magnificent. Get a chance to special programs and ex- however, that they consid- greet visitors and answer ques- check out some great hands-on hibits of the Visitor Center, ered joining forces to create Nobody’s Girl trio will be celebrating the release of “Waterline,” tions. owl bio-facts and ask DeGrego- which guide visitors of all music together. Nobody’s Girl their debut EP. On Saturday, June 15, we rio all about owls. ages through the ecology of was original conceived as a PHOTO PROVIDED will be hosting an open house Beginning Tuesday, June 18 this amazing river and its one-time tour – a chance for with a special presentation by through Saturday, Aug. 10, join habitats. Learn about the three like-minded peers to Lucky Hound Music in Febru- ed at Firefly Studios in Fischer, Vermont Fish and Wildlife us for our Summer Unplugged fish, reptiles, amphibians, travel and perform together ary. Within the same month, Texas, and features a core band Fisheries Biologist, Lael Will. Program series. This free envi- mammals, and birds that for a few weeks. However, the with the label’s backing, the of Austin all-stars Dave Gris- Will has done work for fisher- ronmental education program- live here. Walk below the unexpected success of a mu- group recorded “Waterline,” its som, Glen Fukunaga, JJ John- ies across the country and has ming will be happening at lo- water level and watch the sic video recorded on a shoe- soon-to-be-released debut EP. son, and Michael Ramos. been working with the Ver- cal libraries on Tuesdays and water rush past, you may be string budget, which received The recording is produced by “Waterline” will be released mont Fish and Wildlife Depart- Wednesdays, and at the Visitor surprised what you see! Dis- 20,000 views and hundreds of Michael Ramos and was record- September 28. ment since 2012. Notably, part Center on Fridays and Satur- cover the history of the fish shares in less than 48 hours, of Will’s work focuses on moni- days. These kid-focused pro- ladder, and be sure to meet coupled with a new batch toring several migrating fish grams will focus on all kinds of the newest member of the of stunning co-writes and a species that use the fish ladder fun nature-themed topics with fish ladder team: Bernie, a swiftly booked 20-city tour, in Bellows Falls including the hands-on items, pictures, a full-size, historic diving suit attracted the interest of a re- American eel, sea lamprey, and story reading, and a craft mak- used in the 1970s by techni- cord label. American shad. From 11 a.m. ing activity. These programs are cians at the fish ladder. Nobody’s Girl signed with

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During evening liftoff you when thousands are expected 40th anniversary of Quechee can grab dinner and sit hillside to flock to the Quechee Village Hot Air Balloon Festival which on the Quechee Green or con- Green on Father’s Day weekend, truly epitomizes what a com- sider waiting until dusk for the June 14 -16, 2019. munity event stands for,” said balloon glow show. GREATER FALLS More than 20 balloonists P.J. Skehan, executive director Headlining this year’s three- Check out the balloon festival. INSURANCE serving VT and NH since 1996 headline the event with five of the Hartford Area Chamber, day extravaganza of entertainers PHOTO PROVIDED flights slated throughout the who hosts and manages the are The Brooks Hubbard Band weekend and additional teth- annual event. “Our sponsors, Friday, The Party Crashers Sat- This really is just a fun time for ered rides during the day. 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Chil- Festival-goers have much to thousands of locals and visitors dren’s activities include Euro choose from for the three-day who support the event many Bungee, Ninja Warrior Obstacle event. They can start their day reasons to come to the festival Course, Rock Climbing wall, at sunrise and watch morning and celebrate 40 years with us. Twilight on the Tavern Lawn kicks off with The Chris Kleeman Band PUTNEY, Vt. - Twilight Music begin at 6 p.m. in downtown Stockwell Brothers, and many begins its 17th annual Twilight Putney on the Putney Tavern other Putney area businesses On The Tavern Lawn series of lawn - bring a lawn chair or and organizations. folk, world beat, zydeco, Celtic, blanket - or at Next Stage at 15 The concerts are free to the jazz, blues, and bluegrass sum- Kimball Hill in case of rain. The public, though donations are mer concerts on Sunday, June 2 series is sponsored by the Town accepted, and food will be avail- with an evening of hard driving, of Putney, Green Mountain able. For more information, call house rocking, in your face blues Well, Soundview Paper Compa- 802-387-5772 or visit www.twi- by The Chris Kleeman Band. ny, The Putney Food Co-op, The lightmusic.org. Chris Kleeman (guitars, vo- cals), Bobby Gagnier (drums) and Brian Hobbs (bass, har- monica) feature a wide range of eclectic instrumentals, gutsy Mike Eno Painting acoustic blues styles, stinging slide guitar, electric blues, and Painting • Dry Wall • Roofing funk. The Vermont-based trio Carpentry Vinyl Siding will be joined by Terry Youk • (horns) for this concert. Replacement Windows Chris Kleeman began play- ing professionally for almost 50 years. He released his first re- 25 Years Experience cording, produced by B.B. King, with partner Malkum Gibson in Lead Certified • Fully Insured 1970. Specializing in the blues of the Piedmont region, Kleeman and Gibson toured together un- til 1972, and recently reunited for a 2017 tour of Ireland. Klee- man’s other international per- formances include a 2002 ap- pearance at the Montreux Jazz Festival. The seven concert series 802-376-7474 continues every other Sunday www.mikeenopainting.com through August 25. All concerts 4B | May 29, 2019 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper outdoor news Vermont’s free fishing Birding Boot Camp with day is Saturday, June 8 the Bird Diva MONTPELIER, Vt. – Ver- GRAFTON, Vt. – What Want more field mont’s annual, statewide Sum- is a Birding Boot Camp? experience? Sign mer Free Fishing Day is Sat- It’s strength training for up for Part 2 of urday, June 8 this year, and it our eyes and ears, as well as this birding adven- is also the opening day of the critical thinking to help us ture: a field session state’s regular bass fishing sea- on our birding adventures. with the Bird Diva son. Led by the remarkable Sunday, June 9 at “Vermont’s Free Fishing Day Bridget Butler, known as 7 a.m. Walk slow, gives resident and nonresident the Bird Diva who special- look carefully, and anglers the opportunity to go izes in “slow birding,” this listen quietly. The fishing without a license for two-part experience will Bird Diva leads an the day in Vermont lakes and build skills for identifica- “in the field” Bird- streams,” said Fish & Wildlife tion, awareness, and appre- ing Boot Camp Commissioner Louis Porter. ciation of the avian world walk beginning at “Fishing is an activity that can all around us. The Grafton Trails be shared with friends and fam- Vermont’s summer Free Fishing Day will be Saturday, June 8 this Join The Nature Muse- Who’s that bird? Find out and build your skills and Outdoor Cen- ily or easily taught to newcom- year. It’s also opening day of Vermont’s bass fishing season. um and the Bird Diva for with the Bird Diva. ter and wherever ers while enjoying quality time PHOTO PROVIDED a two-day birding experi- PHOTO PROVIDED else the birds call together.” ence. For part 1, Saturday, us to explore. This Vermont’s regular bass sea- teamed up with Vermont State Fishing licenses are required June 8, from 5-6:30 p.m., the Nature Museum website. program will help the attendee son also opens on June 8, Parks to offer the Reel Fun Fish- for anyone 15 or older except Bridget will lead an interac- Please note that this program is slow down and develop a deep- marking the start of some of ing program to be scheduled by on Free Fishing Day. Infor- tive boot camp experience designed for adult participants. er connection to birds, a deeper the hottest bass fishing action park interpreters on Free Fish- mation on Reel Fun Fishing designed for birders of all After the talk, roost with The observation skill set, and build in the northeast. The season ing Day and during the sum- can be found at www.vtstate- levels. She’ll take us through Bird Diva and a group of en- a foundation for deeper citi- opens each year on the second mer at some state parks. The parks.com/fishing.html. a number of skill-building thusiastic birders at the Grafton zen science. Register early, as Saturday in June and extends program provides loaner tackle To learn more about fish- exercises, quizzes, and drills Inn for dinner. The Bird Diva this will be a small group. Af- through the last day of Novem- kits and fishing clinics free of ing in Vermont or to pur- to prepare us for the spring will join guests at the dinner terward, the group is invited ber. charge to anyone interested in chase a fishing license, visit migration. She’ll focus each table in the Inn’s Garden Room. to join Bridget at the Grafton Fish & Wildlife also has fishing at a Vermont State Park. www.vtfishandwildlife.com. “bird workout” on a differ- Hotel and dinner reservations Inn for breakfast, reservations ent bird, and by the end, are to be made directly with the made separately through the she promises that we’ll walk Grafton Inn, and participants inn. away better, stronger, savvier are responsible for purchasing For more information and Open Garden Day and Plant birders. The talk takes place their own meals and drinks. to register for all Birding Boot in the Homestead Room, Please call the inn directly to Camp events, visit www.na- across from the Grafton Inn. reserve your dinner at 802-843- ture-museum.org or call 802- Sale for The Nature Museum Registration is required on 2248. 843-2111. GRAFTON, Vt. – Beautify rie Danforth Saturday, June Over 25 varieties of clearly your gardens while supporting 8, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. for a labeled perennials will be for Join VINS for National Trails Day The Nature Museum. Come unique collection of perennials sale. To keep things simple, to the home of Will and Lau- from their extensive gardens. we will be accepting cash and QUECHEE, Vt. – National which captures the checks only. Trails Day, Saturday, June 1, sights, sounds, and Enjoy strolling through is a day of events aimed at smells of a natural beautiful gardens, choose advocacy and trail service. forest. 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Email inter- Each piece is unique and hand turned by Langton himself. property, all utilities included, eral Store & Eatery Is Hiring! est to [email protected] “I started out working in a tooling manufacturing plant in Springfield making cutting rent is 30% of income, applica- Seeking motivated and inspired (06/18) tools for all over the world,” Langton explained. He spent 38 years in the tool making Media Sales tion is required, Equal Housing candidates for kitchen and FOH business before retiring. Langton then wanted something to keep himself busy, and Opportunity, Contact Kathy staff. Sign on Bonus for qualified that something became creating fine woodcrafts, specifically bowls. Professionals candidates. Dish, Prep, Serv- Langton began by making tables and “other flat things that people make when they ers, Bar Tenders. Experience WOOD preferred but willing to train. retire,” using a lathe for table legs and other small pieces. “I was always handy at $30,000 per year OFFICE HELP guaranteed base [email protected] or stop in BOILERS woodworking, and so I bought a lathe and taught myself the craft of turning. This WANTED 305 Main Street Peru. 802-824- is when I found that turning bowls plus commission 4800. (06/04) NEW HAMPSHIRE RESIDENTS and perfecting my craft was my new Benefi ts a er 90 days • Full Time save up to 30% of the system venture.” After watching videos and Selling for the • Health Benefits LUDLOW, Vt. - TPW Manage- and installation cost on a Maxim working more on the lathe, he never • Barre Times Argus ment is looking for Full Time wood pellet boiler. 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(08/20/19) ing, decks, roofing and siding. Fully insured and registered with the 7260. (06/25/19 TFN-13) State of Vermont. Lead Paint Certified. Located in Proctorsville. 802-226-8125 (08/27/19 TFN-13) 6B | May 29, 2019 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper calendar LEGAL NOTICES/HELP WANTED CLASSES & Esther Fishman, recycling bins will be available for Sundays at 9 a.m. Move yoga experience needed. Wednesday 9:30-11 a.m. Thursdays at 5:45 p.m. coordinator for the purchase at a reduced your body, build your For details, visit www. You will be encouraged to Join Djemila to take your WORKSHOPS Londonderry Solid Waste rate. Countertop food endurance, increase your sollunafarm.com or call go at your own pace and Tai Chi to the next level. JUNE 4 – Recycle Group. Come scrap buckets will also be oxygen uptake all while 802-492-9393. listen to your body. Held To learn more about the LONDONDERRY, Vt. - to this free informational available. Neighborhood having a blast. Join Stacy at the Fullerton Inn, on the classes, please contact BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Backyard composting meeting to get informed Connections is located in for a suggested donation, Chester Green. For more Djemila at 802-490-0225 River Voices Poetry meets class will be happening on how to start your home the Mountain Marketplace and she will teach you information, visit www. or email djem.translator@ every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at The Meeting Place compost because as of next to the Post Office. For some dance moves that buddhafulyoga.com or call gmail.com. at the Subway, 65 Square at Neighborhood July 1, 2020, Vermont law more details, visit www. will add fireworks to your 802-875-2868. in Bellows Falls. All poets CHESTER, Vt. – Join the Connections Tuesday, June bans food scraps from the neighborhoodconnections weekend. welcome. Discussion SHREWSBURY, Vt. – Six Loose Ladies for Knit 4 at 5 p.m., hosted by trash. A limited number vt.org. of Soil Saver Compost MONDAYS – covers of all aspects of “Serenity” Gentle Yoga Knite on Thursdays from JUNE 15 – BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The the poem. Call 802-463- at Sol Luna Farm on 5-8 p.m. at the Six Loose PLYMOUTH, Vt. – Bellows Falls Area Senior 2204. Wednesdays, from 10 Ladies shop in Chester. TOWN OF CHESTER Women’s-only fly-fishing Center Knit and Stitch a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at This is not only for knitting TOWNSHEND, Vt. – On PROPOSED ZONING DISTRICTS clinic Saturday, June 15, group meets Mondays at 329 Old Farm Rd. in but also to crochet, spin, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 9 a.m. They can help you Tuesdays, May 14 through Shrewsbury. This gentle or work on any other at Hawk Inn & Mountain finish a project, repair June 18, Grace Cottage yoga class helps to portable fiber project. We The Chester Planning Commission will hold 2 Resort in Plymouth. Experts an item, and even take Hospital is offering a lengthen, stretch, and also serve sweets in the meetings and an open house in June 2019 to discuss from Southern Vermont on special projects. The free six-week Healthy strengthen the body evenings – many ladies the new proposed zoning districts and uses with Trout Unlimited will teach group is happy to donate Aging educational series gradually, while bringing like to bake. Whether you the citizens of Chester. The Planning Commission you all there is to know Knitted Knockers to breast for women 60 and up. mindful awareness to want to learn to knit or members are anxious to hear from citizens about about fly-fishing from cancer survivors. Stop by The casual meetings will the breath. The class crochet or consult with a the proposal. Refreshments will be served. casting loops to tying and ask for Betty for more focus on matters of the culminates with the more experienced knitter, knots and conservation information. Call 802- mind, body, and spirit. healing vibrations of a this is a great time to join All meetings will be held upstairs at the Chester basics. Coffee and 463-3907. Meetings will be held Crystal Singing Bowl us. For more information, Town Hall. The first meeting, on Monday, June 3rd pastries, lunch, and a in the Grace Cottage “Sound Bath.” Perfect visit www.sixlooseladies. at 6:30 PM, will address the Village districts. The one-year membership SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Community Wellness for beginners as well com. second meeting on Monday June 17th at 6:30 PM, to TU is included, it is Playgroup at the Center in Townshend. Pre- as practiced yogis. will address the Rural districts. Brandy Saxton of recommended that you Springfield Area Parent registration is required. For details, visit www. CHESTER, Vt. – Strength- PlaceSense will explain the purpose of the districts bring bug repellant or Child Center, from For more information or sollunafarm.com or call building chair yoga class and the dimensional standards and other informa- anything that you may 9-10:30 a.m. Come to register, email Deb at 802-492-9393. with Liz Eaton, 9:30- tion that citizens will need to fully understand the need to be prepared for to play and meet new [email protected] 10:35 a.m., Fullerton friends. All parents with or call 802-365-3640. S. LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Inn, Main Street, Chester. proposals. The third meeting, on Saturday, June the ever-changing spring weather conditions in young children are Sit and Knit workshop This is a strength building 22nd from 10:30 to 1:30 is an open house for people WEDNESDAYS – Vermont. Please direct all welcomed. Contact Celeste every Wednesday, from yoga class in the hatha to ask specific questions about parcels or zones. BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The inquiries to Peter Nardini at 802-886-5242 or email 7 - 9 p.m., at the South tradition for anyone Bellows Falls Area Senior at [email protected]. at [email protected]. Londonderry Free Library looking to build bone Copies of the maps and proposed zoning use tables Center Knit and Stitch in the Janeway Wing, density, physical strength, are available for inspection at the Chester Town SUNDAYS – TUESDAYS – group meets Wednesdays located at 15 Old School flexibility, and endurance. Hall, Whiting Library, and many other businesses PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – SHREWSBURY, Vt. – at 9 a.m. They can help Rd., South Londonderry, Come as you are and do in Chester. They also may be found on the Town Sweaty Sunday Sizzle Restorative Yoga at Sol you finish a project, repair Vt. what you can. Use a chair, of Chester website, www.chestervt.gov and at the class at DG Bodyworks, 7 Luna Farm on Tuesdays, an item, and even take yoga mat, or both! Drop Chester Vermont page on Facebook. Depot St. in Proctorsville, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 on special projects. The THURSDAYS – in anytime or purchase a p.m., at 329 Old Farm Rd. group is happy to donate PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – few classes at once. No in Shrewsbury. Restorative Knitted Knockers to breast From 7 to 8 p.m., join a experience necessary. Yoga is a delicious cancer survivors, stop by Tai Chi beginners’ class For details, contact surrender into rest and and ask for Betty for more at DG Bodyworks, 7 802-875-2868, eaton. relaxation, with supported information. Call 802- Depot St. in Proctorsville. [email protected] or www. postures on bolsters and 463-3907. This is a soft, grounding buddhafulyoga.com. blankets. The practice is practice to improve enhanced with soothing CHESTER, Vt. – Liza alignment, balance, and FRIDAYS – music and aromatherapy, Eaton, founder of prevent or relieve postural CHESTER, Vt. – Melissa and culminates with a Buddhaful Yoga, will be pains, reduce stress, and Lovell Post will teach Crystal Singing Bowl Bath offering a Gentle Flow strengthen legs and core international folk dancing to help the body release, Kundalini Yoga class muscles. Available to all Fridays, from 10:30 a.m. - relax, and renew. No for beginners every levels. There is a monthly noon at the Chester Town tuition cost. To learn more Hall, located at 556 Elm about the classes, please St. in Chester, Vt. Classes contact Djemila at 802- will run until early June 490-0225 or email djem. 2019. The classes will be [email protected]. geared for beginners and intermediate-level dancers. PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – No partner is necessary. Advanced Tai Chi class at Casual, comfortable DG Bodyworks, 7 Depot clothing is suggested. It is St. in Proctorsville on helpful to wear supportive

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT WINDSOR UNIT

PROBATE DIVISION Docket No. 92-2-19 Wrpr IN RE ESTATE OF KEDRA M. GREAVES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS TOWN OF CHESTER To the creditors of Kedra M. Greaves, late of Bridge- water, White River Junction, and Ludlow, Vermont EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the The Town of Chester has a full time employment estate must present their claims in writing with- opportunity available in its Highway Department. in four (4) months of the first publication of this This job is specific to the position of Public Works notice. The claim must be presented to me at the Director. Minimum requirements are: address listed below with a copy sent to the Court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not present- * High School Diploma or equivalent; ed within the four (4) month period. * Minimum of 5 years of experience in a public works department Dated May 21, 2019 * Minimum of 2 years of experience in manage- ment of a public works department is required Signed * Valid Driver’s License David W. Chipman * Valid Commercial Driver’s License 25 Thornton Way #325 * Thorough knowledge of road equipment, hand Brunswick, ME 04011 tools, welding equipment and other special tools * Ability to deal with the personnel and public in a Name of Publication: The Vermont Journal positive manner * Chester residency preferred Publication Date: 5/29/2019 Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Name and Address of Court: May 31, 2019. Please submit Employment Appli- Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Unit cation and Resume to the Chester Town Manager’s 12 The Green Office, 556 Elm Street, P.O. Box 370, Chester, VT, Woodstock, VT 05091 05143. The Vermont Journal/The Shopper May 29, 2019 | 7B LEGAL NOTICES/HELP WANTED calendar shoes that slide easily on Community Church from 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Valley Senior Center, 10 Congregational Church pies for dessert. Tickets go at 18 Tuttle St. We are a wooden floor. For more 3–4 p.m. Universalist Church on 21 High St. in Ludlow. You on Facebook if interested. on sale at 4 p.m. until we wheelchair and walker information, please contact Fairground Rd. Contact are most welcome to join Food prep and table set sell out. For take out, call accessible with plenty of Melissa at 802-875-4102 TOWNSHEND, Vt. – Terri at springfield us. For more information, up at the church Friday, 603-826-5967 between parking. or goodwood@vermontel. Strong Bones ongoing communitychorus@gmail. call 802-228-2983. day prior to supper, at noon and 3 p.m. the day net. classes offered Mondays com, call Barbara at 802- 9 a.m. Come and join of the supper, to be picked and Wednesdays from 886-1777, or visit www. SATURDAYS – the fellowship and fun of up between 4 - 4:30 p.m. EVENTS SATURDAYS – 10:30-11:30 a.m. or springfieldcommunity MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – Still food prep. Call Joanne at Please come and enjoy our MAY 30 – SHREWSBURY, Vt. – 5-6 p.m.; Tuesdays and chorus.org. life drawing. The Mount 603-835-6734 for more company and our food. BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – “Serenity” Gentle Yoga Thursdays from 8:45-9:45 Holly Artists Group meets information. Rockingham/Bellows Falls at Sol Luna Farm on a.m. or 10:30-11:30 TUESDAYS – at 10:30 a.m. in the WEEKDAYS – wastewater treatment Saturdays, from 10 a.m. a.m. at Grace Cottage LUDLOW, Vt. – Ludlow community center room CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – plant, 80 Mill St., will host to 12:15 p.m., at 329 Old Community Wellness Rotary Club meets every under the library and sets Turkey supper hosted The Bellows Falls Area a public open house and Farm Rd. in Shrewsbury. Center, Heins Building, Tuesday and is hosted up a still life. The sessions by the Charlestown Senior Center serves lunch facility tours Thursday, This gentle yoga class 133 Grafton Rd. in by DJ’s Restaurant, 146 are open to all and free of Senior Center Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. May 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 helps to lengthen, stretch, Townshend. Preregistration Main Street, from 12:15 charge. All that is needed June 1 at 5 p.m. at 223 Monday through Friday p.m. Attendance is free and strengthen the body required. Call 802-365- to 1:30 p.m. Enter via is pen and paper. Old Springfield Rd. in to area seniors. The and Vermonters of all ages gradually, while bringing 3649. side door opposite bank Charlestown. A complete Senior Meals menu for SUNDAYS – are invited for a first-hand mindful awareness to drive-through. Visit www. meal includes turkey, the week is available by introduction to the science, PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The the breath. The class ludlowrotary.com or potatoes, carrots, stuffing, calling 802-463-3907. high-tech, and human Enjoy weekly yoga classes Catamount Composite culminates with the contact club President Barb green beans, rolls and The Bellows Falls Area dedication that protect the at DG Bodyworks, 7 Squadron of the Civil Air healing vibrations of a LeMire at ludlowrotary@ butter, and homemade Senior Center is located public health and keep Crystal Singing Bowl Depot St. in Proctorsville gmail.com. Patrol meets at 3:30-6:30 “Sound Bath.” Perfect on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. p.m. most Sundays at and Saturdays at 8 a.m. THURSDAYS – Squadron Headquarters, for beginners as well NOTICE OF SALE as practiced yogis. All-level classes designed CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – 13 Airport Rd., N. For details, visit www. to improve core strength The Charlestown Springfield. Membership is According to the terms and conditions of a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure sollunafarm.com or call and balance, stretch and Rotary Club meets at open to ages 12 and up. by Judicial Sale (the Order) in the matter of Proctorsville Garden View Home- 802-492-9393. strengthen muscles, and the Charlestown Town Call Commander Capt. promote a sense of well Hall at 6:30 p.m. on Tom Williams at 802-558- owners Assoc. Ltd. v Michael P. Gray, Claremont Savings Bank, Inc., Windham WEEKLY – being. Summer Street. For 5571 or email Twilliams@ & Windsor Housing Trust, Inc., Vermont Housing and Conservation Board and SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Youth more information, email vtcap.org. Any Tenants Residing at 12 Park Place, Proctorsville, VT, Vermont Superior and adult swim lessons TOWNSHEND, Vt. – [email protected]. Court, Windsor Unit - Civil Division, Docket No. 284-6-18 Wrcv, foreclosing a are available at Edgar Yoga classes at Grace lien for non-payment of association fees and assessments on real estate more fully May Heath and Recreation Cottage Community RUTLAND, Vt. – Marble COMMUNITY described below, the real estate with an E-911 address of 12 Park Place, Proctors- throughout the year. Check Wellness Center, Heins Valley Duplicate Bridge MEALS ville, Vermont (the Property) will be sold at public auction at 11:00 a.m. on June their website for days, Building, 133 Grafton Rd. Club meets from 7-10:30 14, 2019 at the location of the Property. times, and details at www. in Townshend. Classes p.m. at the Godnick JUNE 1 – ALSTEAD, N.H. – myreccenter.org or for an available Tuesdays, from Center in Rutland, Vt. The Property to be sold is all and the same land and premises described as Turkey buffet at Third appointment call 802- 4:30-6 p.m.; Fridays, Snacks provided. Come follows: from 3:30-5 p.m. Chair join for a fun evening. Congregational Church, 885-2568. Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Michael P. Gray by war- yoga for beginners is For more information, call River Street in Alstead, ranty deed of James E. Altman dated June 21, 2013 and recorded on June 24, 2013 PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – on Wednesdays, from 802-228-6276. Saturday, June 1, from in Volume 80, Page 174 of the Cavendish land records. The Property may be Join Denise at DG 1-2 p.m. Instructor for 4:30 to 6 p.m. Takeout Bodyworks in Proctorsville all classes is Crystal LUDLOW, Vt. – Looking available. Children under subject to easements, rights-of-way and other interests of record. for Boot Camp classes Mansfield. Small fee for for a friendly game of 6 eat free. Menu includes on Mondays and each class. Call 802-365- bridge? Want to learn turkey, stuffing, gravy, Terms of Sale: The Property will be sold to the highest bidder, who will pay Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Let 3649 for details. how to play or update cranberry, potato, peas, $10,000.00 at sale in cash, certified, treasurer’s or cashier’s check made payable to Denise work you towards your rusty skills? We play carrots, rolls, beverages, Thomas Hirchak Company (or by wire transfer, if arrangements for wire transfer your health and fitness SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – every Thursday from 1 to and dessert. Volunteers are made in advance, confirmation of wire transfer is available before commence- goals with an amazing Springfield Adult 4 p.m. at the Black River may message Third ment of sale and bidder pays additional fees required for wire transfer), will pay workout that will leave you Learning offers ongoing the remaining balance of 10% of the highest bid to Thomas Hirchak Company coming back for more. classes to earn your high within five (5) calendar days of the sale and will pay the balance of the highest bid school diploma. Anyone GRIEVANCE HEARING price within fifteen (15) days of the issuance of an Order of Confirmation by the REGION – Bone Builders interested should contact TOWN OF ROCKINGHAM Vermont Superior Court. The successful bidder will be required to sign a Pur- to combat osteoporosis is 802-546-0879 or visit BOARD OF LISTERS chase Agreement. Copies are available by calling the telephone number below. If free and open to seniors Vermont Adult Learning the successful bidder fails to complete the purchase of the Property as required by 55-plus. Call 802-674- at 363 River St. in North Grievance hearings for the Town of Rockingham the Agreement, the $10,000.00 deposit will be forfeited to Plaintiff. The Proper- 4547. Mondays and Springfield. will be held on Friday June 7, 2019 starting at 9:00 ty is sold “AS IS” and the successful bidder is required to purchase the Property Wednesdays classes are whether or not the Property is in compliance with local, state or federal land held at Martin Memorial a.m. at the Town Hall third floor Listers office in use laws, regulations or permits. Title to the Property will be conveyed without Hall in Ascutney from CLUBS Bellows Falls. 10-11 a.m. Tuesday and warranties or representations of any kind, by Order of Confirmation. This sale is MONDAYS – If you wish to grieve your 2019 Assessment, Home- Thursday classes are exempt from federal lead based hazards disclosure. 24 CFR Section 35.82. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – stead or Housesite value, or Current Use Allocation held at Cavendish Baptist Springfield Community it is required to submit your grievance in writing Church from 10-11:30 Chorus rehearsals are Redemption Rights: The Property Owner is entitled to redeem the Property at before or on Friday June 7 by 4:30 p.m. a.m. or at Andover on Monday evenings at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the Order, includ- Mail : PO Box 370, Bellows Falls, VT 05101 ing the costs and expenses of sale. Email : [email protected] Winterplace Condo Association Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Thomas Hirchak Company, in Ludlow, VT is seeking a full-time laborer In addition, if you wish to have a hearing in person 1-800-634-7653. www.THCAuction.com with the Listers, please call to make an appoint- with good carpentry skills. Year round position ment between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday with competitive pay, health insurance and through Friday at 802-463-1229. Simple plan. Weekends required during ski Dated: May 10, 2019 _/s/ Robert W. Scharf______season. Please call 802-228-4934 for an appli- ROCKINGHAM BOARD OF LISTERS Robert W. Scharf, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff cation. Camilla Roberts –Paul Noble – Paul Obuchowski TAKE A BREAK!

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Trying to cheer up a depressed friend or downcast family member can be difficult. But keep at it, and your efforts should soon pay off in ways you might have never expected. SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem- ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Try ber 21) Taking a new look at an old and using that Aries charm to warm up the frequently recurring problem might usual set of workplace naysayers, and lead you to consider making some then back it up with a solid block of surprising changes in the way you had facts and figures to sell your idea to been handling it up till now. your colleagues. 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CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Per- AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru- sonal matters demand your attention ary 18) A new friendship could develop as once-stable situations begin to shift. into a close relationship. Meanwhile, Quick action to shore things up is reassure an old friend who might be called for in order to avoid more prob- feeling neglected that he or she is still lems down the line. an important part of your life. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Although your financial picture begins PISCES (February 19 to March 20) to brighten, “thrift” and “caution” are You might be feeling that you’re still still the watchwords for fiscally astute in over your head as you continue try- Leos and Leonas to live by. Expect ing to adjust to your new situation. But news about a family matter. the pressures ease by week’s end, giv- VIRGO (August 23 to September ing you time to come up for air. 22) Before you try to blame a col- BORN THIS WEEK: You have a league for a workplace problem, make gift for sensing the feelings of others. sure you have the proof to back you You might consider a career in some up. Make some quiet inquiries on your aspect of counseling. own to try to solicit more information. © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. 8B | May 29, 2019 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper calendar REAL ESTATE EVENTS of Ludlow. For more 8 p.m. Sunday, June 2 and Outdoor Center. For SATURDAYS – KIDS’ WINDSOR, Vt. – information, call Kay before the cremation. The more details and required BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Preschool and toddler CONT. O’Hare at 802-228-2983. Cremation Service is a registration, visit Nature Join us for karaoke at CORNER story time every special service for disposal Museum website at www. the Bellows Falls Family Wednesday, from 10:30- MAY 30 CONT. – JUNE 2 – MONDAYS – Vermont’s rivers and of Bibles that involves nature-museum.org. Center, 59 Westminster St. CHESTER, Vt. – Children 11:30 a.m. at Windsor WEATHERSFIELD, Vt. – lakes clean. For more readings from the Bibles on Saturdays, from 7 to of all ages are invited to Public Library, 43 State The Weathersfield MONDAYS – information, contact Rob that will be cremated and 11 p.m. join the LEGO Club at St. Each week features Historical Society will host WESTON, Vt. – Weston Wheeler, chief operator, honoring the people that the Whiting Library in a theme, music, stories, a hike in Weathersfield Rod & Gun Club will host SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Dump at 802-376-6483 or those bibles have served. Chester. We will provide and a craft. For more Bow Sunday, June 2, Monday Night Bingo, Daze Flea Market will [email protected]. For details, call 802-886- the LEGOs and DUPLOs, information, go to www. starting at 2 p.m. Park starting at 7 p.m., at happen every Saturday, 1050. and you supply the windsorlibrary.org or call and meet at the Bow their location Route 100 weather permitting, on WESTMINSTER, Vt. – imagination. The program 802-674-2556. Baptist Church, 1102 JUNE 6 – North, one mile north of the spacious lawn of St. Bingo night at Compass is on Mondays from 3:30 US-5, in Weathersfield CHESTER, Vt. – Chris the town center. For more Mark’s Episcopal Church, WEDNESDAYS – School Thursday, May to 4:30 p.m. For further Bow. Jeff Pelton will Kleeman, our renowned information, call 802-824- 33 Fairground Rd. The LUDLOW, Vt. – Story time 30, from 6 – 8 p.m. Cash information, call 802- lead walkers down the Vermont blues guitarist, 6577. market will open when for ages 5 and under payouts and prizes in 875-2277, visit www. Class IV Old Springfield will be featured at Rotary the first dealer arrives and on Wednesdays from every game. Bake sale TUESDAYS – whitinglibrary.org, or and food. Great night of Road, which originally First Thursday June 6 at close when the last dealer 10:30-11:30 a.m. at BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – check our Facebook. family fun, starting at 6 ran from Weathersfield 5:15 p.m. at the Fullerton leaves. There is ample Fletcher Memorial Library Join us for bingo at p.m. All proceeds benefit Bow to Bugbee Road in Inn, on the Green in parking as well as rest TUESDAYS – in Ludlow. Children and the Moose Lodge, 59 the Compass School Springfield. The walk will Chester. Kleeman will rooms. Dump Daze prime CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – their caregivers are invited Westminster St., in Bellows Global Connections be held rain or shine but present a personal and location, on the route Story time for toddlers and to join us each week for Falls every Tuesday. Doors program. not during thunderstorms. musical perspective on to the area’s recycling Pre-K at the Silsby Free early literacy activities, open at 5 p.m. and first Dress for ticks and bring his journey in becoming center, guarantees heavy Library from 10:30 a.m. STEM explorations, music, game starts at 6 p.m. Food JUNE 1 – your water bottle with you. one of the finest blues Saturday traffic. The event Children and parents are and more! Call Sacha at is available. Call 802- LUDLOW, Vt. – The Call Jeff Pelton at 802- musicians in the state. is totally free, with no invited for stories, songs, 802-228-3517 or email 463-4054 for details. Ludlow Garden Club 885-9517 for details. Contact Bill Dakin at entrance or dealer set-up and finger plays. Session [email protected] 802-875-4000 for further fees. Dealers must provide for details. will hold its annual plant WEDNESDAYS – includes playtime, an sale Saturday, June 1, SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Bible information. their own tables and chairs CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – activity, and a story time. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., cremation ceremony is and cannot leave anything BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Weekly bingo at the Free and open to all. in Kesman Park, next planned for Sunday, JUNE 8 – behind when they leave. Play group at First Baptist Charlestown Memorial to the Town Hall. There June 2 at 8 p.m. for GRAFTON, Vt. – Open Dealing of animals is SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Church of Bellows Falls/ VFW Post 8497, 365 will be a wide variety respectfully disposing of Garden Day and Plant strongly discouraged. Springfield Town Library Rockingham Recreation Lovers Lane Rd. Early birds of perennials, annuals, old and worn Bibles at Sale Saturday, June 8, Electricity provided to food story time, 43 Main St., Center, from m9:30 -11 at 5 p.m. Regular games herbs, and houseplants. North Springfield Baptist from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at vendors. There is no need 10 a.m. Free and open a.m. Come join the fun! at 6:30 p.m. Come early for the best Church. Several area the Danforth’s extensive to register, just show up. If to the public with stories, Healthy snack served. Call churches are collecting perennial gardens at Molly 802-376-6204. selection. The plant sale THURSDAYS – you have any questions, songs, and activities for old and worn Bibles on 1357 Hall Ranch Rd. in is the only fundraising PUTNEY, Vt. – Dinner please call 802-885- the youngest readers. For Saturday, June 1, from Grafton. Over 25 varieties THURSDAYS – activity undertaken by and a movie on the last 2972. Be sure to leave a more information, call the 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the of perennials will be for SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Edgar the Garden Club, and Thursday of the month, message and call back library at 802-885-3108. United Methodist Church, sale to benefit The Nature May Open Play Group, proceeds are used in our 5:30 p.m. At each event, number should there be no and from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Museum in Grafton. Visit SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. – 10-11:30 a.m., at Studio ongoing efforts to beautify the chefs at the Gleanery answer. North Springfield Baptist www.nature-museum.org Play group at Saxtons Momentum, 71 Main our town. Membership in will serve a special menu Church. Used bibles will for more details. River Elementary School Street. An active playtime Ludlow Garden Club is in time for diners to make be available for free at FARMERS’ takes place 9:30-11 a.m. specifically designed for open to anyone interested it to the hosted 7 p.m. the North Springfield GRAFTON, Vt. – Birding Come on over for crafts, children aged 6 months in gardening and the film screening around the MARKET Baptist Church from 6 – Boot Camp with Bridget activities, and to play! Call through 5 years. Free to continued beautification corner at Next Stage, 15 Butler and The Nature JUNE 1 - Molly 802-376-6204. member families. Call Kimball Hill Rd. For pricing Museum of Grafton offer SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The 802-885-2568 or info@ or reservations, call 802- Foreclosure: 2BR/1BA Townhouse a Birding Talk and Field Springfield Farmers’ ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – myreccenter.org. 387-3052. Limited seating Session for adults. Part 1 - Market will be opening Crafts, stories, and available. WINDSOR, Vt. - Play Proctorsville Green Birding Talk is Saturday, for the season June 1 at playtime for toddlers June 8, from 5 - 6:30 and preschoolers. Enjoy group is from 9:30-11 Friday, June 14 @ 11AM SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – it’s summer location on p.m. at Homestead Room stories, songs, crafts, and a.m. Come and enjoy an 12 Park Place, Cavendish, VT Gassetts Grange is holding lower Clinton Street on a across from Grafton Inn. activities. Rockingham open gym, ball games, 1,080±SF Bingo every Thursday from grassy area just before [email protected] more details and Free Public Library 10:30- and sometimes even condo is nicely 6:30- 8:30 p.m. at the Nortrax Equipment Co. required registration, visit 11:30 a.m. Contact 802- a bounce house! Call finished, safe North Springfield Baptist The market is open rain or Nature Museum website at 463-4270. Windsor Recreation and secure. Church on Main St in shine unless the weather www.nature-museum.org.PAPER: Vermont Journal Center at 802-674-6783. Built in 2008. AUTO, REAL ESTATE, Legals Springfield. is dangerous. We are Income a nonprofit vendor run WESTON, Vt. – Come JUNE1C = 1.4643” 9 – wide and enjoy a story hour FRIDAYS – restrictions 2C = 3.0952” wide WESTMINSTER, Vt. – farmers’ market, look for GRAFTON, Vt. – Birding with friends at the Wilder SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – are foreclosed Bingo at Compass School us on Facebook. Vendor Boot Camp Part 2 - Field Memorial Library, Creative movement out so you on the last Thursday of the information can be found Session with Bridget Butler Lawrence Hill Road in activities and play group can own a 1C = 1.7361” wide month (except July), 7892 on the website at www. and The Nature Museum Weston, from 11 a.m. to are held in the gym of nice home or vacation condo in Vermont that’s 2C = 3.6389” wide Route 5 in Westminster. springfieldvtfarmers the Community Center, affordable. Kitchen, dining, living room and laundry. of Grafton is Sunday, noon. Call ahead to check market.com. Fridays, from 9-11 a.m. JuneTODAY’S 9, beginning DATE: 05/22/19 at 7 HHHHHH at 802-824-4307. Thomas Hirchak Co. • THCAuction.com• 800-634-7653 a.m. at Grafton Trails All parents with young children are welcome. DATE(S) TO RUN: 05/29/2019 SIZE OF AD: 2x3 Contact Parks and Rec. Dept. at 802-885-2727. Professional Friendly Service Barrett & Valley 13 Clinton Street • Springfield, VT 05156 Associates Inc. CHESTER, Vt. – Story time 802-885-2500 • www.musevermont.com “Professional Real Estate Services” at Whiting Library from www.barrettandvalley.com 10:30-11:30 a.m. Come and listen to a story every Lori Muse, Carol Cole, 39 Pleasant Street, Grafton Broker/OwnerDeadline FridayREALTOR noon for Wed. publication. Friday with your children. Call 802-875-2277. Raw Land in Chester. This 3.88+/- acre parcel is located in a country location on a town maintained road. Power at the road offering great possibilities for an affordable primary, second home or recreational site. GRAFTON, Vt. – $29,900 Preschool nature programs at The Nature Museum This 68.2+/- acre parcel covers it all. Located in Weathersfield on a town maintained paved road with addi- in Grafton on Fridays tional access off a town maintained gravel road (approximately 4,000 feet of road frontage for easy access). This through May from Immaculate Contemporary Ranch Charming & Pristine Colonial 5 Unit Apt. Building land offers a mix of open/maintained pasture and wooded land of sloping topography to offer views to the east 10-11:30 a.m. Mighty (including a view of the country club). Well worth a look... imagine the possibilities! $199,900 Stunning Mountain Views! On 11.5+/- Acres! Totally Refurbished Inside 5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths, 5.7+/- Acres 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Great Income! Acorns Club invites young Springfield, $449,000 Grafton, $369,000 Springfield, $247,000 adventurers to explore Springfield Parcel located at the end of a cul-de-sac/development consisting of 3.26+/- acres with access to town water, town sewer and power. Nicely terraced lot with seasonal brook off to the side. Some site improve- the natural world through ments with garage and septic line. Priced to sell. $29,500 interactive games, puzzles, and activities. Most sessions involve exploring A well cared for home located on a side street in Springfield our backyard and the includes a large, fenced in back yard, front and back porch, nearby woods, fields and detached garage. A comfortable interior includes plenty of 1840 Cape on 27+/- Acres! Charming Country Home! Bungalow w/Addition pond. Our environmental space with living room, den, formal dining, functional kitchen, Open Field, Barn w/7 Stables Lovely Stonework & Landscaping Brick Fireplace educators Jay DeGregorio bedroom, bath on the first floor and three large bedrooms on the 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths second floor. Well worth a look.$135,000 Springfield, $199,000 Grafton, $179,000 Brookline, $150,000 and Jill Bruning lead the group. We hope you and This unique and beautiful property is ready to become your new home or perhaps a new business loca- your little ones can join us! tion. Located on the Main Street of picturesque Chester village the former Rectory has beautiful woodwork throughout as well as lovely french doors, fireplace MANCHESTER, Vt. – The and numerous built-ins. This home features two living Northshire Bookstore is rooms, the dining room with built-ins, an eat-in kitchen offering a weekly Kids’ with a butler’s pantry, three bedrooms as well as a den or Storytime on Fridays office. The bonus room, formerly the Chapel, is open to Updated Kitchen & Nicely Renovated Cape Apartment Building with Great Level Yard Full Basement w/Workshop 5 Total Units at 10:30 a.m. Contact numerous possibilities. A full basement and attic space 2 Bedrooms, 1 Baths 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths 3,482 Sq. Ft Northshire bookstore for and sitting on a newly sub-divided lot of .53 acre the Rockingham, $145,000 Springfield, $144,500 Springfield, $110,000 more information. property includes a detached garage and lovely wrap around porch. JUST REDUCED TO $295,000 SATURDAYS – SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Edgar Looking for that ideal get away? This property offers a rural May Open Play Group is setting with valley views, multiple deck levels and a wrap around deck for quiet enjoyment. Inside offers lots of natural woodwork, 10-11:30 a.m. at Studio two bedrooms on the main floor with full bath, open concept liv- Momentum, 71 Main ing/kitchen/dining and a loft. Full basement for abundant storage Permitted 3+ Acre Lot Awesome 5.64+/- Acres 10+/- Acres w/ Mountain View! Street. An active playtime with washer/dryer. Situated on 10+/- acres with a mix of open/ Tucked Away in Dramatic Long Range Southern Exposure, Solar Potential specifically designed for wooded land offers ample space to call your own. Easy access to Chester Village w/Views! Valley Views! Surveyed Building Lot children aged 6 months Chester, $45,000 Chester, $119,900 Rockingham, $29,900 I91, ideal for any commute. $205,000 through 5 years. Free to member families. Call This lovely 10.1 acre parcel,is located on a town maintained country road with easy access to town services. GRAFTON CHESTER SPRINGFIELD NEWFANE 802-885-2568 or email This scenic country lot with an open field, a babbling brook nearby and next to conserved land makes for a 802-843-2390 802-875-2323 802-885-8282 802-365-4311 [email protected]. perfect location for a country home. $59,900 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper May 29, 2019 | 9B AUTOMOTIVE calendar LIBRARIES MONDAYS – third Wednesday of BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Hospital Library Level D where they can talk frankly THURSDAYS – ANDOVER, Vt. – Select every month. For more Overeaters Anonymous from noon-2 p.m. It is about their challenges and SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Mental JUNE 1 – Board meetings are information, call 802- Meeting, from 7-8 p.m., free and no registration help one another through Health Peer Support BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – every second and fourth 875-2173 or go to www. 44 School St., Bellows is required. For more their learned wisdom Group meets 2-3:30 p.m. Reserve your spot in the Monday of the month at chestervt.org. Recordings Falls. Please call 802-376- information, call Erin at and coping strategies. at the First Congregational “Four Seasons in One 6:30 p.m. at the Town can be found at www. 3507. 802-885-7511. For more information, Church, 77 Main Street. Morning” painting class Office. For information, sapatv.org. call 713-591-2857. To The group’s goal will be to led by local artist Debbi call 802-875-2765. TUESDAYS – WEDNESDAYS – find a complete list of all provide a safe and healthy Wetzel Saturday, June 1, LUDLOW, Vt. – Black River WALPOLE, N.H. – Hope CHESTER, Vt. – Co- NAMI offerings, visit www. environment for people to from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 CAVENDISH, Vt. – Select Area Community Coalition and Help for Families is Dependents Anonymous namivt.org. give and receive support p.m., at the Rockingham Board meetings are on meets third Wednesdays in held every Tuesday night, meets on Wednesdays, around mental health Library. Spots are limited. the second Monday of the community room of the from 6:45-8 p.m. at the 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the ASCUTNEY, Vt. – Twin issues. The group is free No painting experience the month at 6:30 p.m. Fletcher Memorial Library, Congregational Church on Whiting Library in Chester. State Depression Support and open to the public. required. At the end of in the Town Office. For Main Street, in Ludlow, the common in Walpole, Find out more about Group meets on the third Call Diana Slade at 802- class, walk away with more information, go to starting at 5:30 p.m. For N.H. It is open to all CoDA at www.coda.org. Wednesday at Martin 289-1982. four 3-by-3 inch original www.cavendishvt.com more information, visit family members and loved For more information Memorial Hall, Lower paintings depicting each or call 802-226-7291. www.braccvt.org. ones – over the age of regarding this meeting, Level, 5259 Route 5, TOWNSHEND, Vt. – season of the year and a Recordings of the meetings 16 – of people who are contact Sarah E. at Ascutney at 6:30 p.m. Alzheimer’s Caregiver mini-easel to display them can be found at www. suffering from addiction. sarahcoda2016@gmail. Do you know or think Support Group meets on on. This is a fundraiser okemovalley.tv. MUSIC & It is free and confidential. com. you may be depressed? the first Thursday of every for the Friends of the THEATER For information, call Becky Have a friend or family month, from 11 a.m. – Rockingham Library. The GRAFTON, Vt. – Select Pearson at 603-860- LONDONDERRY, Vt. – member who has noon at Grace Cottage price includes four mini- Board meetings are the MAY 31 - 0221. Weekly clean and depression? Then this Community Wellness canvases, one mini-easel, first and third Monday at PUTNEY, Vt. – Next sober 12-Step Meeting. group is for you! Support, Center, Heins Building, use of paints and brushes, the Grafton Elementary Stage Arts Project and TOWNSHEND, Vt. – Support group meets empathy, sharing, 133 Grafton Rd., in a fun teacher, and School or the Town Twilight Music present an Weight Loss Support at Neighborhood education, confidentiality, Townshend. Led by Grace refreshments. Wear old Garage at 6 p.m. For evening of contemporary Group meets every Connections next to the and peer-led. Contact Cottage Community Health clothes or an apron. To more information, call folk and Americana Tuesday, from 10:30 Londonderry Post Office [email protected] team member Claire sign up for this class or 802-843-2552 or go music with Nashville-by- a.m. – noon at Grace at 5:30 p.m. every or 641-715-3900. Bemis. Free. Call 802- for more information, to ww.graftonvt.org. way-of-Vermont singer/ Cottage Community Wednesday. 365-3763. email programming@ Recordings are found at songwriter Caitlin Canty Wellness Center, Heins TOWNSHEND, Vt. – KEENE, N.H. – All rockinghamlibrary.org or www.fact8.com. and Maine duo Oshima Building, 133 Grafton Rd., Living Alone Support SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – TOPS Recovery is held at the call 802-463-4270. Brothers on Friday, May in Townshend. Instructor Group meets on the third at Huber Building, 80 LONDONDERRY, Vt. – 31 at 7:30 p.m. at Next is Grace Cottage Health Keene Center Serenity, 40 Wednesday of every Main Street. Weigh-in JUNE 5 – Select Board meetings are Stage at 15 Kimball Hill coach Liz Harrison. Call Carpenter St. in Keene month, from 10:15-11:45 starts at 8 a.m. and the BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – the first and third Monday in downtown Putney. For 802-365-3766. every Wednesday, from a.m. at Grace Cottage meeting begins at 9 a.m. Join us for a community of the month at 7 p.m. information, call 802-387- 6:30–8 p.m. It is open Community Wellness forum called “See the at the Town Office. For 0102. Advance tickets BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – to all people in recovery Center, Heins Building, Change, Be the Change,” more information, call are available at www. TOPS Chapter Vermont and to the families and 133 Grafton Rd., in Wednesday, June 5, from 802-824-3356 or go to nextstagearts.org, Turn It #12 meets every Tuesday loved ones of people who Townshend. Free. Call 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., at The www.londonderryvt.org. Up in Brattleboro, and the at 6 p.m. at Sacred Heart are suffering. It is free 802-365-4115 x108. Rockingham Public Library. Recordings are found at Putney General Store in Social Center, 39 Green and confidential. People EMAIL US YOUR The event, a follow-up www.gnat-tv.org. Putney. St. in Bellows Falls. Come with questions can call the SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Twin to “The Importance of to TOPS, a nonprofit, center at 603-283-5015. State Depression Support Hope” forum in February LUDLOW, Vt. – Select JUNE 16 - noncommercial, weight Group meets on the fourth TOWNSHEND, Vt. – 2018, will highlight Board meetings are the PUTNEY, Vt. – Next Stage loss support group that Wednesday at Turning Grace Cottage Family stories and progress on first Monday of every Arts Project and Yellow really works. Every week Point Recovery Center, 7 Health & Hospital will our community’s efforts month at the Town Hall. Barn Music are proud there are interesting Morgan St., Springfield host a Mental Illness to respond to the opioid For more information, to co-present Beowulf programs that touch on at 6:30 p.m. Do you Family Support Group on epidemic. It is intended to call 802-228-2841 or with Benjamin Bagby, topics that help us in our know or think you may be the second Wednesday inspire and reduce stigma, go to www.ludlow.vt.us. Sunday, June 16 at 7:30 quest for weight loss. We depressed? Have a friend of each month at 6:30 while featuring recent Recordings found at www. p.m. Tickets are available share healthy recipes for or family member who p.m. at the Grace successes in bringing more okemovalley.tv. both in advance and at main meals and snacks. has depression? Then this Cottage Wellness Center recovery resources to the the door, and may be Your first meeting is free. group is for you! 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