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Jan. 3 – CAES principal Kath- tion to Angelo’s bachelor party Vermont Journal & The Shop- LUDLOW, Vt. – The Black dents about the Dana-Farber By Amanda Wedegis, The erine Fogg grateful for her stu- from Angelo’s brother Devin, per River Independent School Marathon Challenge team and Vermont Journal & The Shop- dents to be back home responded that, although he Committee has seen a posi- their goal to “help reach the per CHESTER, Vt. – The year didn’t know Angelo or much Feb. 5 – New partnership, but tive early response to their ultimate finish line – a world 2019 is off to a great start, at about skiing, he was coming. we’re still your local commu- newly launched capital cam- without cancer.” May 4 – A gleeful Apple Blos- least according to Chester-An- The group countered with a nity newspaper paign. Of the 350 letters sent By Amanda Wedegis, The som dover Elementary School Prin- real invitation. The plan? Ski- LUDLOW, Vt. – In recent out, BRISC has received 25-30 Vermont Journal SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The cipal Katherine Fogg. Fogg, ing at Okemo Mountain Resort months, Miller has joined percent response rate in the 63rd Apple Blossom Cotillion along with her team of teachers in Ludlow, Vt. forces with the Rutland Her- first week, with donations to- March 28 – Vermont ranked held two gleeful evenings, Fri- and other staffers and some 240 By Sharon Huntley, The Ver- ald, outlining a partnership tally over $6,000. Although the 11th in U.S. for Midterm Elec- day and Saturday, May 3 and elementary school-aged chil- mont Journal that will protect The Vermont letters asked specifically for a tion voter turnout 4. The event featured songs dren are finally back in their Journal & The Shopper and al- $15-dollar contribution, dona- MONTPELIER, Vt. – Ver- from the show Glee, which pre- rightful school building as of Jan. 27 – Postal Service hikes low it to continue publishing, tions have ranged from $15 to mont Secretary of State Jim miered 10 years ago, May 19, Jan. 3, 2019, after a trying start price of Forever stamps essentially untouched, once he $100 dollars with a few hitting Condos is pleased to announce 2009. A huge congratulation to the school year. REGION – If you happen completes the process of turn- the $1,000 mark. This is good that Vermont has been ranked goes to the 63rd Apple Blossom By Sharon Huntley, The Ver- to buy Forever stamps after ing over day-to-day manage- news for BRISC, whom worked 11th in total voter turnout for Queen, Hannah Crosby, escort- mont Journal Sunday, Jan. 27, you may have ment to newly named Assistant with a consultant to help them the 2018 Midterm Election ed by Hayden Morancy. noticed the price rose from 50 Publisher, Shawntae [Webb]. organize how to approach their across all 50 states in the 7th By Shawntae Webb, The Ver- Jan. 14 – Plans progress to en- to 55 cents. The rise in stamp By Sharon Huntley, The Ver- fundraising as they look to se- biennial edition of the “Amer- mont Journal & The Shopper sure healthcare services for the prices come as a result of a $3.9 mont Journal & The Shopper cure at least $300,000 in start- ica Goes to the Polls” report, Springfield region billion loss in revenue reported up costs. released by the nonpartisan May 4 – Route 106 North SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Mem- in the U.S. Postal Service’s fiscal Feb. 5 – Cavendish Depot By Sharon Huntley, The Ver- groups Nonprofit VOTE and Market raises $11,539 for bers of the Springfield Medical year 2018. The Associated Press Bridge project to begin March mont Journal the U.S. Elections Project. Honor Flight New England Care Systems and Springfield reports that the 10 percent in- 1 The report found that the na- CHESTER, Vt. – Route 106 Hospital boards of directors crease in the Forever stamp CAVENDISH, Vt. – The Cav- March 1 – Vermont Legisla- tional voter turnout average North Market & Deli hosted met with Gov. Phil Scott and price is the biggest increase in endish Town Manager Brendan ture honors Ludlow Rotary was 50.3%, which is the high- a fundraiser for Honor Flight several members of his team total cents in the history of the McNamara, in Monday, Feb. member est recorded voter turnout for New England Saturday, May early Monday, Jan. 14, to ad- Postal Service. 11 Selectboard meeting, of- LUDLOW, Vt. – For more a midterm election since 1914. 4 at the Chester American Le- dress SMCS’ financial challeng- By Amanda Wedegis, The ficially announced the start of than 20 years, Ralph Pace has Vermont’s voter turnout was gion and raised $11,539. Honor es. The meeting was the Depot Bridge Proj- been an outstanding member of 55.9%. Flight New England pays to constructive and it was ect was slated to begin the greater Ludlow community. send World War II and Korean clear that significant March 1, 2019 with Many of his contributions to April 1 – Pike Industries and War veterans to Washington, work lies ahead for the dismantling of the cur- this community were described VTrans hear public comment D.C. for the day at no expense health system, which rent bridge. Cold River by the Vermont Legislature in on Route 103 to the veteran. Since 2009, it must be accomplished Bridges LLC from Wal- a lengthy proclamation issued LUDLOW, Vt. – Representa- has completed 54 flights to D.C. in a very short period pole, N.H. was awarded March 1, 2019 to honor Ralph’s tives from Pike Industries and and has transported over 1,969 of time. the project and have community leadership and VTrans met in front of a crowd veterans. already rented office public service. of approximately 80 agitated Jan. 20 – Viral An- space in town in an- residents from Ludlow and sur- May 26 – Chester open-air gelo’s bachelor party ticipation of the project March 19 – Springfield, Brat- rounding towns at the Heald Artisans Alley Market off to a lives up to the hype start date. tleboro hospitals announce Auditorium Monday, April 1 great success LUDLOW, Vt. – An- By Sharon Huntley, collaboration for childbirth to answer questions regarding CHESTER, Vt. – A new open- gelo Onello and his The Vermont Journal services the poor quality of the incom- air market called Artisans Alley bachelor party were SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – At a plete 2018 Route 103 paving Market opened under sunny thrust into the nation- Feb. 12 – Springfield special Board meeting held project. The 38.75-mile proj- skies in Chester for the first al spotlight after Will Hospital CEO looks for Tuesday, March 19, Spring- ect spanned from Rockingham time Sunday, May 26, draw- Novak from Arizona, community support as field Hospital and Springfield to Clarendon town line with ing a crowd estimated between having erroneously re- cuts move forward Medical Care Systems voted to a cost of $8.4 million. The job 300-400 visitors, with orga- ceived an email invita- Angelo’s viral bacherlor party. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – close the hospital’s Childbirth was awarded to Pike Industries nizer Sharon Baker declaring PHOTO BY SHARON HUNTLEY As Springfield Hospital Center. After months of careful in April of 2018 with an expec- the launch “an overwhelming and Springfield Medi- analysis and an additional week tation that the job would be success.” cal Care Systems continue to of listening sessions and analy- completed by the fall of 2018. By Sharon Huntley, The Ver- look for ways to cut $6.5 mil- sis as employees, members of By Sharon Huntley, The Ver- mont Journal lion in annualized expenses, the medical staff, and the com- mont Journal the way back to viability will munity shared information and May 27 – Ludlow Memorial largely depend on the support insights regarding the continu- April 6 – Black River wins at Day Parade is one to be re- from the community. Halstead ation of the childbirth services Vermont History Day membered has had to make some tough at Springfield Hospital, the vote LUDLOW, Vt. – It was a hap- LUDLOW, Vt. – Ludlow’s Me- decisions in recent weeks, cut- favored closure. py bus ride back from Burling- morial Day Parade pulled out ting 27 staff positions and insti- ton Saturday, April 6, as Black all the stops on a sunny morn- tuting across the board salary March 25 – Boston Marathon River students returned home ing Monday, May 27 with many reductions of 10% for salaried runner celebrates 20 years with from Vermont History Day. new participants to the pro- workers and 4% for hourly LES class The contest, held at the Uni- gram including the Vermont workers, which goes into effect LUDLOW, Vt. – In April, versity of Vermont, included Field Music Fife and Drum Feb. 24. Cuts in staffing focused Lisa Marks will be stepping up historical research projects Corps; two motorcycle groups, primarily on non-patient care to the starting line of her 20th from over 400 students, trav- Rolling Thunder and Mount areas in administration, man- Boston Marathon. To honor eling from all over the state to Sinai Motorcycle Group; Cata- Stainless agers, and supervisors in order year 20 on the Dana-Farber compete for special prizes and a mount Pipe Band with bagpip- Outdoor to ensure that excellent patient Marathon Challenge team, trip to Washington, D.C. Black ers and drummers dressed in care remained a top priority. Marks has brought her running River has participated in this traditional kilts; and even two Wood By Sharon Huntley, The Ver- experience to her fourth grade program since 1982, and has bi-planes that buzzed overhead. Furnace mont Journal & The Shopper classroom at Ludlow Elementa- sent students to nationals each The event was organized by ry School where she’s teaching year. This year though, the wins Gary Macintyre from the Bal- New England Outdoor Furnace Feb. 26 – BRISC launches a new generation of potential are more impressive than ever. lard Hobart American Legion 877 John Stark Highway • • Newport, NH 03773 capital campaign, next hurdle marathon runners. In the class- Post 36 in Ludlow. to finalize location room, Marks teaches her stu- April 16 – Chester Historical By Sharon Huntley, The Ver- 603-863-8818 Society, “Pictorial History of mont Journal neofnh.com Chester, Andover, Weston, and Londonderry” June 3 – Green Mountain girls Come see the Best of the Best CHESTER, Vt. – Ron Patch, and Bellows Falls boys track January Limited Hours: 9 am - 12 pm local historian and writer of the teams are state champions “Local History” column in The The Finest Designed Outdoor Wood Burner! 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June 8 for a parade as residents By Joe Milliken, The Vermont Hospital filed for Chapter 11 – pected to last approximately 12 and fundraising goals at this More Than Pink Walk, former- lined along Main Street in Ches- Journal Reorganization bankruptcy pro- months but may be longer de- year’s event Saturday, June 29 on ly Race for the Cure. Budnick ter for the town’s annual alumni tection in Rutland, U.S. Bank- pending on a number of factors. the sprawling lawn behind Mo- hosted her first Music in the parade. Several creative floats June 26 – SMCS, Springfield ruptcy Court for the District tel in the Meadow in Chester. Meadow fundraising concert 17 led the parade with the GMUHS Hospital file for Chapter 11 of Vermont. The hospital and June 29 – Music in the Mead- Organizer Patricia Budnick es- years ago with a single pop-up Class of 1983 taking first prize bankruptcy protection health centers will remain open ow surpasses attendance and timated the enthusiastic crowd tent and a few borrowed speak- for “best float,” while the Class of SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – On June and operating as usual while the fundraising goals reached a record 500 to 600 visi- ers. 1994 and Class of 1969 took sec- 26, 2019, Springfield Medical organizations work through the CHESTER, Vt. – Music in the tors and raised over $14,000, all By Sharon Huntley, The Ver- ond and third place respectively. Care Systems and Springfield Chapter 11 process, which is ex- Meadow surpassed attendance to benefit the Susan G. Komen mont Journal & The Shopper Tierney quarry garners various community opinions BY SHARON HUNTLEY between the Savages and Snow, fers.” well for 2020, largely to force the of life, clean air, water, healthy but admitted it would be chal- The Vermont Journal the quarry project falls un- Kem’s wife, Svetlana Phillips, town to acknowledge and take a woodland and related issues. lenging since “there’s been so der Act 250 and stated that the said that she initially opposed stand on the issue. The current quarry proposal, much that’s happened.” Ac- CAVENDISH, Vt. – The on- original proposal was “to evade the quarry because they didn’t Maureen Savage responded to because it does not require an cording to her, there has been going battle between neighbors Act. 250.” Snowstone then filed have enough information, but the Selectboard’s decision with a Act 250 permit, has in fact no additional legal issues that have on Tierney Road concerning a an appeal in November of 2017. now she opposes the quarry letter to the editor in surround- enforceable restrictions regard- arisen with neighbors, personal proposed quarry spans nearly The primary contention of because she found out through ing papers, saying she was truly ing blasting, water use, number attacks, and lies spread about three years, dozens of meetings, the neighbors group has been litigation and the testimony of disappointed in the actions of of truck loads per day, noise her family. “There would have numerous court proceedings, that the quarry proposal was Snow and Savage that this is go- the Cavendish Selectboard not etc. While Justin, Maureen, and to be serious negotiations,” she and over $100,000 in legal fees. designed with a parcel under ing to be a bigger operation. “I to pursue the tax appeal with Jason did not need to ask for said. In the spring of 2016, Justin an acre in order to intentionally want the residents of Cavendish the state. She also reiterated the a jurisdictional opinion, they According to McNamara, the and Maureen Savage purchased evade oversight by Act 250, and to know that this might happen intention of the scope of their did, which shows a choice for town’s hands are tied unless Act approximately 177 acres at the the Savages would continue to and be the same situation as the quarry proposal, split-stone us- responsible action. It would 250 is called into play on the end of Tierney Road, the same quarry subsequent small par- McLeans,” she said. ing only hand tools and then seem, based on this choice, that project, since the town has no site where, 10 years earlier, a cels, “postage stamping” their Maureen Savage maintains moving it offsite for further pro- they would be willing to meet zoning laws. He said that the is- quarry proposed by McLean way through their land. This that they have no intention of cessing if needed. with parties involved, Tierney sue of changing zoning has been Enterprises had been defeated contention was supported by developing a quarry beyond “Regarding Watson’s tax ap- Road people, the town, CCCA, brought up a few times in the by Cavendish citizens after a an evidentiary hearing May 17 their initial parcel, and that mis- peal decision, there are many in- and others to form a legally and past and defeated twice. “The three-year battle. Later that year, in front of Vermont Superior information has been spread correct statements and assump- binding agreement about the issue is status quo at this point,” discussion began with Jason Court Environmental Division. about her family to support the tions. It’s clear the state assessor parameters of the operation, he said. Snow of Snowstone LLC to pur- During the deposition, Jason neighbors cause to stop their ef- was lied to by Mr. Watson and which would then be enforce- In the meantime, the issue is chase a .64 parcel of land along Snow was asked, “So you were forts. Savage feels strongly about took his word as fact without able. This is what the CCCA still in the courts. A stormwater with a .29 right-of-way for the aware of the potential applica- supporting small Vermont busi- confirming it,” she said. would recommend.” discharge permit was issued to express purpose of quarrying bility of Act 250 from the very ness and maintains that they are Kem Phillips then attended Savage said she and her hus- Snowstone LLC in June 2019. stone. beginning of your discussions proposing nothing illegal, and the December 2019 Cavendish band were “willing to sit down,” An appeal is pending. At that point, word began to with Mr. Savage, correct?” they are doing nothing wrong. Selectboard meeting to read a circulate about a possible pro- His answer was “Yes.” “The fear and the facts are two prepared response to Savage’s posed quarry. In early March of “So you structured a deal you very different things,” she said. published letter, disputing her 2017, Jason Snow and the Sav- though would get around those In a recent development, claims on the scale and scope of ages met with a group of Tier- requirements?” Bruce and Linda Watson, also the project. ney Road residents to discuss He again replied, “Yes.” part of the opposing neighbor- Savage was also in attendance their plan for a quarry at the top Testimony by Justin Savage hood group, grieved their 2018 and responded they had offered of the road. According to sev- during the same deposition taxes, citing the proposed quar- to “deed restrict” their property. eral of the meeting attendees, suggested further development. ry as a reason for the devalu- Since that meeting, the Snow and the Savages agreed When asked, “Is there a chance ation of their property. They CCCA, the nonprofit group that to submit a written disclosure in the future that you’re going won their grievance and were was established when the town about the proposed quarry to to sit down and negotiate with refunded $982 from the town of was fighting the initial McLean 1-888-922-1035 the group of residents but failed somebody else for development Cavendish. quarry, provided a statement to to do so. of other stone quarrying parcels After conferring with legal McNamara to read at the next According to the Savages, on your land,” his response was, counsel in November of this Selectboard meeting. In it, they their intention was to sell this “Have to see what the offer is.” year, the Cavendish Selectboard recommend that if there is a single parcel of land for quar- According to Kem Phillips, and Town Manager Brendan willingness to legally restrict the rying by a small stone quarry one of the neighbors oppos- McNamara made the deci- property from further quarry operation, Snowstone, using ing the quarry, “When this first sion not to appeal the decision, development, that all concerned Happy Holidays from MACCU minimal hand tools and a small came up, we were given to be- which could open the town up parties meet to do so. landscaping truck. 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Early voting in Vermont businesses seek- VAAFM Secretary Anson • Vermont-sourced ingredi- appear on the ballot for the 2020 candidate who has been granted Vermont starts no later than ing to vend at the Vermont Tebbetts said, “The Vermont ents or materials, Presidential Primary Elections. supplementary time as per state 45 days before Election Day. Building at the Eastern States Building at the Big E truly shows • prepared foods not requiring In order to appear on the ballot, statute. Secretary Condos also is- Exposition, located in West the best of Vermont’s traditional a hood for ventilation, candidates must file a petition Eligible Vermont voters can sued the following words of Springfield, Mass., from Sept. and innovative products, high- • savory food products, and signed by 1,000 registered Ver- register any day, including on caution for the upcoming 18 through Oct. 4, 2020. Help lighting the high quality of • products that align with mont voters with the Vermont Election Day, and may register elections: “In the age of in- grow your Vermont business Vermont’s food, beverage, and current regional and national Secretary of State. www.olvr.sec.state.vt.us, by mail, creasing disinformation and and the state economy with retail goods that are part of our trends. “With the March 3 Presiden- or in person at their municipal misinformation on social this special opportunity at working landscape.” Any business or organization tial Primary elections and Town clerk’s office during regular busi- media, I want to remind Ver- the Vermont Building to The Vermont Building at the will be considered eligible that Meeting Day right around the ness hours. Vermont residents mont voters to look to official reach a larger market. 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Mentors celebrate National Mentoring Month WINDSOR, Vt. – Windsor resilience in the face of the with them, and who give them will join in MENTOR Ver- County Mentors joins in the challenges youth face today. a sense of belonging. mont’s celebration at the Whatzit? state and national celebration The impacts of mentoring As part of our National State House Jan. 22, 2020, of youth mentoring during are powerful. Young people Mentoring Month initiative, where they will be part of January’s National Mentoring who have had mentors achieve Windsor County Mentors has the gathering of parents, Month. higher academic and career partnered with public libraries mentors, mentees, legisla- Do you know Windsor County Mentors goals, are less likely to engage throughout Windsor County tors, and program repre- what this creates and supports men- in risky behaviors, develop a to provide written information sentatives from across the “Whatzit” is? toring partnerships between stronger sense of community about mentoring and oppor- state of Vermont. Gov. Phil Email Ron at caring adults and Windsor and self-esteem, and are more tunities to learn more about Scott will be a special guest knotz69@ County youth to help children likely to volunteer to help our programs. Library patrons at this celebration. More gmail.com thrive. 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Ron Patch is a Chester Understanding the Net native, Chester LOCAL Historical Society president, and a lifelong Investment Income Tax antiques dealer. REGION – If your income hits income. Examples of deductible deductions into another year. He can be reached at a certain level, you may face an items that may be allocated to Conversely, you may be able to HISTORY additional wrinkle in calculating net investment income include decrease net investment income 802-374-0119 or email your taxes: the net investment investment interest expense and in a particular year by pushing BY RON PATCH [email protected] income tax – also referred to state and local income tax. De- deductions into that year and in- as the unearned income Medi- ductions may be subject to limi- come into another year. You will care contribution tax. This 3.8% tations. need to consider how increasing Medicare tax applies to some or Generally, an interest in a part- or decreasing net investment in- all of your net investment in- nership or S corporation is not come affects MAGI. Nathaniel Fullerton come if your modified adjusted property held for use in a trade Ordinary income and long- gross income exceeds certain or business, and gain or loss term capital gains tax rates are Last week I wrote some on thresholds. The tax is in addition from the sale of a partnership generally much higher than the the subject of antique photog- to any other income tax appli- interest or S corporation stock 3.8% Medicare tax rate appli- raphy. That article was about cable to such income. is included in net investment in- cable to net investment income. ambrotypes. In that article, In general, the net investment come. Planning for the net investment I mentioned the ambrotype income tax applies to U.S. indi- Net investment income does income tax should not be done was replaced with the tintype vidual taxpayers – similar rules not include income excluded without considering its effect on in the 1860s. apply to certain domestic trusts from gross income for income the regular income tax. From my collection are the and estates. tax purposes. It also does not in- There is no standard deduc- two photos you see with this Calculation of net investment clude items of gross income and tion for purposes of determin- article. On the left is a CDV income tax net gain specifically excluded ing your net investment income. albumen photo of Chester’s The net investment income from net investment income. Itemized deductions are not Nathaniel Fullerton circa tax is equal to 3.8% of the lesser Examples of excluded items in- available for purposes of reduc- 1867. On the right is a tintype of (a) your net investment in- clude: wages, unemployment ing net investment income un- photo of Nathaniel Fullerton come or (b) the excess of your compensation, alimony, Social less you itemize deductions for circa 1870. Fullerton’s CDV MAGI over: Security benefits, tax-exempt purposes of regular income tax. has written on the reverse, “N. On the left is Nathaniel Fullerton albumen, and on the right is • $200,000 if your filing status is interest income, income from However, neither standard nor Fullerton Aged 92 years.” The Nathaniel Fullerton tintype. single or head of household certain qualified retirement plan itemized deductions reduce photographer’s back mark is, PHOTO PROVIDED • $250,000 if your filing status is and IRA distributions, self-em- MAGI. “A.S. Hayward, Photographer, married filing jointly or qualify- ployment income, and gain that Recordkeeping Chester, Vt. Negatives pre- Many will know the home his As you look at the photo ing widow(er) with dependent is not taxable on sale of a princi- Net investment income tax is s e r v e d .” son Frederick Fullerton built with this article, ask yourself child pal residence. reported on IRS Form 8960. If The Tintype on Main Street in Chester. This which process you would • $125,000 if your filing status is Even though certain items you owe net investment income Tintypes were a very inex- is the yellow mansion where choose? I think most will married filing separately such as wages and income from tax, you must attach Form 8960 pensive process. They tend to Jerry Stewart lives today. I find agree the albumen is best. For purposes of the net in- certain qualified retirement plan to your tax return. For purposes be dark and not as clear as the this home mentioned in his day The pose in the albumen is vestment income tax, MAGI is and IRA distributions may not of the net investment income albumen. With these two Na- as “The Fullerton Mansion.” It not straight on as it is in the generally equal to your adjusted be included in net investment tax, certain items of investment thaniel Fullerton photos side certainly is the finest Victorian tintype. In the albumen, Ful- gross income. However, if you income, they may be included in income or investment expense by side, you can see the differ- home in Chester. Nothing else lerton poses at a slight angle. are a U.S. citizen or resident liv- MAGI, which is a factor in deter- receive different tax treatment ences. Tintypes enjoyed the comes close. The Fullertons are I’m known by many Ver- ing abroad, you must include in mining the amount of net invest- than for the regular income tax. longest run of all the antique buried in Brookside Cemetery. mont and New Hampshire MAGI the foreign earned in- ment income that is subject to You will need to keep records photographs. They were still A.S. Hayward antiques dealers as a buyer come that is generally excludable the net investment income tax. for the items included on Form in use in the 1920s in amuse- A.S. Hayward is Albert Ste- of most anything Chester. It from gross income for federal Planning for the net invest- 8960. Generally, you need to ment parks. ven Hayward. I’ve been aware of was probably 15 years ago income tax purposes. ment income tax keep records for the life of the A tintype is not tin but a Hayward’s photographs for years I was offered the two pho- Net investment income For a particular taxable year, investment to show how you thin iron sheet. When treated but never knew much about tos you see with this article. Net investment income in- the net investment income tax calculated basis. You also need with the collodion process him. Peter Farrar and I have They were found in a Victo- cludes gross income from in- applies only if your MAGI ex- to know what you did in prior and inserted into the camera, been researching Hayward. rian photo album where they terest, dividends, nonqualified ceeds the appropriate threshold years if the investment was part they would result in an image Hayward moved around quite had not seen the light of day annuities, royalties, and rents based on your tax filing status. of a carryback or carryforward. within minutes. a bit. We found him in Lon- since they were taken. This that are not derived from the Also, the net investment in- The albumen donderry and then Ludlow. For accounts for their like-new ordinary course of a trade or come tax applies to the lesser of Article written by Huntley The albumen is my favor- a while, he was in Proctorsville condition. business, and net gain from the (a) your net investment income Financial Services. For more in- ite photograph. They are not working as a photographer using Another thing worth men- disposition of property not used or (b) the excess of your MAGI formation, contact Mark Hunt- dark like the tintype and are the albumen process. He then tioning about Hayward is the in a trade or business. over the appropriate threshold. ley at 888-922-1035. much sharper. In the 1860s, moved to Chester where he con- red border he used to frame Gross income and net gain So you may be able to reduce a basic CDV as you see here tinued the albumen process. I’ve his photographs. Almost from a trade or business may be exposure to the net investment would cost 25 cents. The tin- seen more of his Chester photos without exception, photogra- included in net investment in- income tax by controlling the type would have cost 10 to 15 than his Proctorsville photos. phers of his day used a gold come if the trade or business is timing of items of income or de- cents. Over the years, I’ve picked up border, not red. To my knowl- a passive activity or engaged in duction that enter into the calcu- Dec 27 - Jan 02 Another advantage of the a few of his Chester and Proc- edge, Hayward is the only trading financial instruments or lation of net investment income albumen is that they are a pa- torsville photos. Thanks to Ted Vermont photographer who commodities. or MAGI. “STAR WARS: per photograph. This enabled Spaulding, the Chester His- used a red border. In general, a passive activity For example, you might con- people to write a name on the torical Society now has a couple Over the years, I have ex- is a trade or business in which sider increasing your net invest- THE RISE OF reverse of the photo. Tintypes more Hayward photos to add to amined thousands of these you do not materially partici- ment income in a year in which THE SKYWALKER” being black metal, neither ink those we had. photos. I have only seen a pate. Rental activities are treated your MAGI does not exceed (Rated PG-13) nor pencil would adhere to We have a number of questions handful of CDVs with a red as passive activities regardless of the threshold. Conversely, you the metal. Seldom does a tin- we have yet to answer. Where border from other New Eng- whether you materially partici- might consider decreasing your Friday: 7:00pm type have any history with it. did Hayward receive his train- land photographers. I have pate, but there are certain excep- net investment income in a year Saturday: 3:00pm, 7:00pm Albumens were a glass neg- ing in photography? His photos seen one green border. tions. in which your MAGI exceeds the Sunday: 3:00pm, 7:00pm ative that produced positive are more thoughtfully arranged Net investment income is re- threshold. Monday: 7:00pm images. Many photos could than his country peers. I’ve al- This week’s old saying. “If duced by any income tax deduc- In general, you may be able to Tuesday: 2:00pm, 7:00pm be produced from the glass ways thought he was trained by you don’t like my answers, tions allocable to these items of increase net investment income Wednesday: 7:00pm negative. Tintypes were the an urban photographer. don’t ask the questions.” gross income and net gain that in a particular year by push- Thursday: 7:00pm negative and the only one are included in net investment ing income into that year and produced. Nathaniel Fullerton ALL TICKETS: $5.00 Nathaniel Fullerton was MORSE’S MARKET Get your Local History from Ron Small Popcorn $1.00 on Monday Medium Popcorn, Soda & Most Candy $5.00 born in 1775. He was a & Vermont Baking Co. Patch with us every week! prominent citizen in Ches- “made with love baked from scratch” (802)463-4766 ter in the banking busi- On The Square • Bellows Falls, VT ness. 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For more information, call us at 802-885-2349 or go to ASCUTNEY, VT. 875-6000. www.calvarylovesspringfield.com. Bow Baptist Church, 1102 Rt. 5 Church of Christ, Rt. 11, 972 Chester Rd. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning service at 11 a.m. Evening LONDONDERRY, VT. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. Worship service at 11 a.m. service at 6 p.m. Prayer on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Call 802-546- Second Congregational Church of Londonderry, 2051 N. Wednesday Devotional is at 6:30 p.m. Enter through the back 4902 or www.bowbaptist.com. Main St. downstairs door. Check out the Facebook page: Springfield Worship service is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and childcare Church of Christ. BELLOWS FALLS, VT. available. For more information, call the church at 802-824-6453 Immanuel Episcopal Church, 20 Church St. or go to www.2ndcongregationalchurchvt.org. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 33 Fairground Rd. Holy Eucharist Services are offered at 8 a.m. (quiet service) and On Sunday, Dec. 29, St. Mark’s will be joining those at Union 10 a.m. (with music) every Sunday. Handicap accessible. For LUDLOW, VT. Episcopal Church in West Claremont, N.H. at 10 a.m. for the more information, call 802-463-3100. Tyson Community Church, Corner of Rt. 100 and Dublin Rd. famous service of Lessons & Carols with nine lessons, interspersed Service is at 10:30 a.m., followed by fellowship. Communion with carols and hymns introduced in the mid-1800s. For more Faith Christian Church, 582 Rockingham Rd. offered the first Sunday of each month. Wheelchair accessible. For information, call 802-885-2723. Pastor Matt and Brenda Farkas welcome all to Sunday worship more information, call 802-522-8249 or email cindysummer55@ Unitarian Universalist Church, 21 Fairground Rd. and praise at 10 a.m., the Message at 10:30 a.m., Children’s gmail.com. Church (3-7 years) at 10:30 a.m., and Holy Spirit service on On Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. is the annual “Fire Ceremony.” JoAnn the first and third Sundays of the month at 6:30 p.m. Bible Study MOUNT HOLLY, VT. Gaffron-Hargrove will lead this ceremony to prepare for the New Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Church Home in the same parking Year by using fire to rid ourselves of the things that burden us for lot. For more information, call 802-591-1350. The Village Church, 35 Church St., Belmont, Vt. a new start. For more information, call 802-885-3327 or go to The Sunday service and children’s church is at 9:30 a.m. Contact www.uuspringfieldvt.org. All are welcome. CAVENDISH-PROCTORSVILLE, VT. 802-259-2440 or visit www.vbch.weebly.com. WALPOLE, N.H. Cavendish Baptist Church, 2258 Main St. Village Baptist Church, 32 Church St. Sundays at 10 a.m. More at www.CavendishBaptist.com or call Sunday service is 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 802-259- St. John’s Church, corner of Westminster and Elm St. 802-226-7131. 2440. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Services begin at 10 a.m., followed by coffee hour. For more information about Art After School Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, Main St. SPRINGFIELD, VT. program, our outreach efforts, call 603-756-4533. Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. Call 802-228-3451. Advent Christian Church, 11 Church St., N. Springfield First Congregational Church of Walpole UCC, 15 Worship is Sunday at 10 a.m. We are a small, friendly, Washington Sq. James M. Fennessey, 1976-2019 Evangelical church. For more information, call Pastor David Young Sunday service is at 10 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. with coffee hour at 11 a.m. Wheelchair accessible with ramps and CHESTER, Vt. – James M. On May 5, 2005, he married Daniel J. Keefe, 1922-2019 elevator. Call 603-756-4075 or email walpolechurch@yahoo. Fennessey III, 43, of Pleas- Jennifer Ververs, who survives. com. ant Brook Apartments, passed Also surviving are his children BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Dan- away Wednesday, Dec. 18, Christopher and Shannon Fen- iel J. Keefe, 97, of Westminster WESTON, VT. 2019. James was born in Bel- nessey, and his parents Mike Street, passed away Tuesday, lows Falls, Vt., Sept. 30, 1976, and Karen Fennessey. He is Dec. 17, 2019. He was born Andover Community Church, 928 Weston-Andover Rd. the son of Karen (Coles) and predeceased by his brother Pat- May 31, 1922, the son of Daniel Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship service 10:45 a.m. For James “Mike” Fennessey Jr. He rick. and Blanche (Davis) Keefe. He more information, go to www.andovercommunitychurch.org. was a graduate of Bellows Falls There will be a funeral ser- was a graduate of Bellows Falls Union High School and worked vice Saturday, Dec. 28 at 10 High School Class of 1940. Michelle Maynard Boucher as manager for an antique store. a.m. at the Fenton & Hennessey Dan proudly served in the He loved spending time with Funeral Home in Bellows Falls. Army under General Pat- LUDLOW, Vt. – It is with his friends and family and fish- Burial will take place at the ton during World War II and profound sadness that we an- ing and being outdoors. He convenience of the family. worked as a member of the Big nounce the passing of our sister loved to help other people – he In lieu of flowers, the family Red 1. He was in the first as- and friend, Michelle Maynard was a great man who loved his requests donations to help with sault troop to cross the Rhine Boucher, at the age of 56, in Lit- community. James’ final expenses. River into Germany. After his tleton, N.H., Thursday, Dec. 19, return from the war, he mar- Daniel J. Keefe, 1922-2019. due to complications from MS, ried Josephine Fuller Jan. 26, PHOTO PROVIDED which she battled for almost 30 1946, a marriage lasting more years. The daughter of the late Harold E. Moot, 1929-2019 than 73 years. sephine Keefe; three sons Eric Beverly and Leonard Maynard, Dan worked in maintenance (Molly) of North Carolina, Michelle grew up in Ludlow, Vt. A special thank you to my family and Harold’s family for all at Central Elementary School Terry (Ruth) of Bellows Falls, and graduated from Black River the kind, wonderful things they did before and after Harold’s and as sexton of Immanuel and Kevin (Corrinne) of Bel- High School. passing, and to the caring friends and neighbors for all the Church where he was known lows Falls; grandchildren Kelly Michelle worked many years food and for stopping by. for creating beautiful flower Keefe, Katie Keefe, Michael in various banks until being I’m very grateful to all. gardens around the church (Wendy) Keefe, Marianne struck with MS, which she Michelle Maynard Boucher. property. He coached the Elks Keefe, Amanda (Jason) Break- fought hard through and never PHOTO PROVIDED Janet R. Moot little league team for six years. stone, Jennifer (Ryan) Pelletier; let it get her down. Michelle had Upon retiring from coaching, and seven great-grandchildren a gift of gab and enjoyed chat- her is her lifelong friend Jean he became an avid golfer, be- Erin, Lauren, and Daniel Keefe, ting with friends and family. Her Hart, who she also considered longing to Hooper Country Laila and Juliette Breakstone, other passions were animals and a sister. Club for more than 40 years. and Jaxon and Reece Pelletier, especially her cats. Her funeral and burial will During his time as a mem- all whom he loved dearly. Michelle leaves behind her be a private ceremony at the ber of Hooper, he developed There will be a graveside ser- sister Roberta Maynard and family’s convenience. In lieu of and maintained the beautiful vice in the Vermont Veterans other sister Tracey Leary and flowers, donations may be made flowerbeds around the course. Cemetery in Randolph, Vt. at a husband Bob of Ludlow, Vt. She to Second Chance Animal Res- He was also a member of the later date. Arrangements are in also leaves her brother Jim May- cue, 1517 Meadow St., Littleton, American Legion Post 37. the care of Fenton & Hennessey nard and wife Debbi of Colum- N.H. 03561 or to the National Surviving are his bride, Jo- Funeral Home. bia, Conn. Also left to mourn Multiple Sclerosis Society. TAKE A BREAK!
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ers at Springfield. Fair Haven had a sensational 15 three- pointers in the victory over Bellows Falls. “We have suffered from some inexperience early, with turnovers a real problem,” Coach Todd Wells noted. “We have improved each game, and I expect that to continue.” The Terriers are clearly the area’s third plus BY BILL MURPHY team. The Vermont Journal & The Shopper Each of the three other area teams likely won’t have a win- Before the ink was dry on last week’s issue, Green Moun- ning record, but each of them tain made a major statement on where their rank was in boys’ will have some competitive area basketball. I had stated that Bellows Falls and Springfield contests. were likely the top two teams in the area because of their new Green Mountain should coaches and a senior-laden experienced group. The Chieftains be the best of the rest, but defeated Springfield 66-49 on the second day of their own Holi- they did lose nine seniors a day Tournament and blew those rankings out of the water. Now, year ago, and the other ex- we will take our chances on the girls’ rank and file. perienced player will miss Once again, I believe two teams should separate themselves the season with injury. The from the rest of the pack; and this time, I find it really diffi- team is 1-1 with both games cult to choose between the two. Springfield and Fall Mountain taking place in their holiday should be the two teams that advance the furthest. For the sake tourney. of making a choice, I tab the Cosmos with the top spot. The Bill Murphy predicts girls basketball teams’ success. “We were only down two at Division II Cosmos came out on top in their first two contests STOCK PHOTO the half,” Coach Jeff Buffum against a pair of Division III locals and showed the necessities noted about the Chieftains’ to take the early fly on them. That line of bad luck continued when the Wildcats fell into foul 52-25 defeat in the opener to Twin Valley. Hannah Robinson Pete Peck’s team opened with a 52-12 triumph over Leland & trouble right away versus Conant and dropped behind by a bun- tallied 9 points in that opening loss and netted 11 in the victory Gray and then came out on top in a home contest with archrival dle. Although Fall Mountain played Conant quite even for about over Black River in the second day of the tourney. Turnovers Bellows Falls 57-45. Unfortunately, those two teams, who have half the game, the early lead prevented them from being really have been a problem for Green Mountain. delighted area fans the past two years with their match-ups, will competitive and they lost 66-47. Sophomore Avery Stewart’s 17 The win over Black River 43-31 could well be the final ath- only meet once this season. The Terriers’ move to Division III points paced Fall Mountain and Sophie Bardis and Makenna Gril- letic contest between those two schools, who have been rivals has removed their second contest from the slate. Obviously, be- lone added 10 and 7 respectively. Taylor Patch had an impressive since before any of us were around. Kim Cummings’ 22 points cause they are in different divisions, the classic playoff match- game with 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals. led the scoring parade for the girls from Chester, who had their up with the large crowd the two schools drew last winter won’t The Wildcats were not tested at all in the season’s second game own high school when the rivalry began. be repeated. as they thrashed Winnisquam 81-6 in a game, which saw ten Fall Black River is presently 0-4 in their final year of competition, In those first two encounters, Hailey Perham led Springfield in Mountain players score. This time Stewart and Bardis netted 15 but Coach Howie Paul feels, “We are getting better every game, scoring in the opener with 12 and Gabby Wardwell and Meghan and 13 respectively, while Grillone and Shea Pickering were also and I think – with the lack of experience we have – played as Stagner added 8. In the Bellows Falls victory, Wardwell’s 22 led in double figures with 13 and 11. Baird-Torney was “pleased with well as we could against Black River. It was close much of the the way, Perham contributed 18, and Stagner 8. Haley Streeter our depth on display,” in the second game, while mentioning, second half and even Coach Buffum said with a few breaks the added 8 points of her own versus Bellows Falls. Peck said, “You “Glad we had an early opportunity to see where we need to get to,” game could have been ours.” can’t complain about being 2-0. Bellows Falls is good and was a regarding the Conant game. Leland & Gray should finish above Black River in area play. good early season game for us. I like our group of seven seniors Although Bellows Falls stands at 0-2 with a tough home game The Rebels held their own tournament to open the season, and and the underclassmen we have and look forward to the chal- versus Windsor taking place as this paper is being printed, don’t they split the two games. They advanced to the finals with a lenges ahead.” be surprised if they put together a strong season. one-sided 32-14 triumph over Arlington before they ran into a Fall Mountain is 1-1 and will be hosting their own holiday The schedule maker did the Terriers no favors concerning their buzzsaw named Brattleboro 47-14. tournament beginning the day after Christmas with the Wild- start, which saw that open with Division II defending champ Fair Brattleboro won one of the best girls’ games in the Vermont cats in action versus Hillsboro-Deering at 2:30 p.m. Matthew Haven on the road and bowing 65-42. The Slaters could be work- early season in the first round when they nipped Burr & Bur- Baird-Torney’s team caught bad breaks the first week of action. ing on a back-to-back scenario. Taylor Goodell led the Terriers ton 66-65 on a big hoop at the buzzer. Sydney Hescock had 11 First, they lost their opener to weather against Raymond, which in scoring in both games thus far, tallying 13 versus Fair Haven points to pace Coach Terry Merrow’s team in their opener. forced them to open against New Hampshire Division III fa- and 20 in the Cosmos game. Halle Dickerson netted 12 in the Fair “It was a good opener for us, but, playing Brattleboro, we vorite Conant. Haven encounter and Maya Waryas’ 9 supported Goodell’s mark- certainly couldn’t match up,” Merrow stated. Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl N.H. coach announced LEBANON, N.H. – The introduced as the New Hamp- Prior to taking the helm as excited. It’ll give me a chance is all about,” and “I’m looking Mass. and Montreal, Quebec, Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl shire head coach for the Shrine head coach, he was an assistant to coach some of my guys one forward to representing New Canada in treating orthopedic Board of Governors is pleased team at the New Hampshire for many years in both Massa- more time. I was the fresh- Hampshire in the right way, conditions and our world-re- to introduce Coach Tarek Huddle recently. He comes to chusetts and New Hampshire. man coach for this group of meeting a lot of new kids and, nowned burns hospital in Bos- Rothe as the 2020 New Hamp- us from Alvirne High school Coach Rothe was born and seniors.” hopefully, bringing home a ton. All services are provided shire Head Coach. Coach in Hudson, N.H. where he raised in Mexico City, Mexico Because the Shrine game is win.” regardless of the families’ abil- Rothe will lead his team of 38 has been head coach for the and moved to Massachusetts played the day after his wed- The purpose of the Shrine ity to pay. of New Hampshire’s best se- last three years. Coach Rothe when his dad’s firm moved ding anniversary, he told us, Maple Sugar Bowl is fundrais- The Shrine Maple Sugar nior players into the 67th an- began his career at Alvirne in to Wilmington. He played on “Of course, I had to talk it over ing for the world’s greatest phi- Bowl Board of Governors is nual Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl 2001, taking a full-time teach- the 1988 State Championship with my wife, but she under- lanthropy, that of supporting extremely pleased to have Game, which will be played ing position as a special edu- football team at Dracut High stood. She told me I couldn’t children in need at our Shrine Tarek as our 67th New Hamp- in the Dave Wolk Stadium at cation teacher just a few years School and then onto the Uni- pass up the opportunity to hospitals. The game contrib- shire coach. Please visit www. Castleton University Aug. 1, later. He was also the indoor versity of Lowell until a knee coach in the game.” utes to three hospitals in our shrinemaplesugarbowl.com 2020. and outdoor track coach for injury forced him out. Coach Rothe continued, “I region: Shriners Hospitals for updates to our program af- Coach Rothe was previously both the girls’ and boys’ teams. Coach Rothe stated, “I’m know what the Shrine Game for Children in Springfield, ter the start of the new year. Winter sports schedule, Learn to Curl clinic offered in Dec. 27 – Jan. 4 Hartford at Barwood Arena WHITE RIVER JCT., Vt. – ing Club is offering a “Learn and then move onto the ice for REGION – For more infor- 7 p.m. p.m. Did you watch the Olympic to Curl” clinic Tuesday, Jan. 7, hands-on instruction. mation about an individual Leland & Gray at Arlington, Curling events on televi- from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Space is limited, so interest- game or team, go to the schools’ Girls basketball 7 p.m. sion? Did it look like some- the Barwood Arena in White ed participants must register athletic department websites. Green Mountain at Proctor, 7 West Rutland at Green thing you want to explore? River Junction, Vt. The clinic in advance at www.upperval- If you have any sports news p.m. Mountain, 7 p.m. Well, the time to check is open to anyone interested leycurling.org. or photos from a recent game, Springfield at Mill River, 7 out the sport of curling is in learning the sport. The club The Barwood Arena is lo- submit them to editor@ver- p.m. THURSDAY, JAN. 2 – now. There are many local will provide all of the equip- cated on the grounds of the montjournal.com, and we may people in the Upper Val- ment needed to curl; you just Hartford High School at 45 include them in the next paper! SATURDAY, DEC. 28 – Girls basketball ley who curl regularly, and have to wear warm clothing Highland Ave. in White River Mount Anthony at Spring- they want to show you how and shoes with non-skid soles. Junction. For more informa- FRIDAY, DEC. 27 – Girls basketball field, 7 p.m. much fun it is to play the Participants will start with tion, go to www.uppervalleyc- Windsor at Leland & Gray, game. an off-ice introduction to the urling.org, or email upperval- Boys basketball 2:30 p.m. FRIDAY, JAN. 3 – The Upper Valley Curl- concepts and rules of the game [email protected]. Arlington at Springfield, 7 p.m. MONDAY, DEC. 30 – Boys basketball Bellows Falls at White River Hillsboro-Deering at Fall Valley, 7 p.m. Boys basketball Mountain, 6:30 p.m. West Rutland at Leland & Blue Mountain at Black River, Gray, 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Girls basketball Windsor at Green Mountain, Hartford at Bellows Falls, 7 Fall Mountain at Hillsboro- Deering, 6:30 p.m. Green Mountain at Mill River, 7 p.m. Leland & Gray at Proctor, 7 p.m. SATURDAY, JAN. 4 –
Boys basketball Arlington at Bellows Falls, 1:30 p.m. Black River at Sharon Acad- emy, 2:30 p.m. Otter Valley at Springfield, 2:30 p.m. Don’t miss your next game! Poultney at Leland & Gray, Learn to Curl clinic will be held Jan. 7 at the Barwood Arena in Hartford. STOCK PHOTO 2:30 p.m. PHOTO PROVIDED 2B | December 25, 2019 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper arts & entertainment Main Street Arts, Get into the spirit with Historical Society host Gypsy Reel at Copper Fox
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Fireside Chats Get into the spirit of the season with Gypsy Reel’s SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. – credited by the American “Wassail,” coming to the Main Street Arts and the Sax- Translators Association and Copper Fox Saturday, tons River Historical Society is fluent in French, Spanish, Dec. 28, from 6-9 p.m. are again pairing for a series of and German. You’ll be in for a cen- Fireside Chats to highlight the His talk will highlight two turies-spanning range area’s history and nature three local gunsmiths: Artemas of festive music – mod- Sundays in January, from 5:30 Leonard of Saxtons River ern Christmas favorites, to 6:45 p.m., in the dining room (1804-1859) and Norman Wassails, traditional of the Saxtons River Inn. Brockway of Bellows Falls Celtic instrumentals, This year’s series features (1841-1936). While Leon- and a few surprises you talks on early gunsmiths, the- ard was best known locally, won’t hear anywhere ater in the area, and Wagyu Brockway’s skill and prowess else. The Gypsy Reel beef. This series begins Jan. enjoyed national fame. Wassail band is Graham Gypsy Reel will perform at the Copper Fox. 5 with a talk by Eric Bye of The second in the series is and Camille Parker, Jon PHOTO PROVIDED North Springfield, the former Jan. 12 when the topic will be Clinch, and Claudine editor of Muzzle Blasts maga- “Rockingham’s Love Affair Langille, and features fiddle, mandolin, guitars, and power- Copper Fox is located at 56 zine, a rendezvous coordina- with Theater,” featuring ac- Eric Bye will talk about early banjo, mandolin, octave ful four-part harmonies. The Main Street, Springfield. tor, a member of the National tor and theater owner Falko gunsmiths at this year’s first Muzzle Loading Rifle Associa- Schilling and Rick Cowan Fireside Chat Sunday, Jan. 5 at tion and author of “Flintlocks: telling the story of theatrics the Saxtons River Inn. A Practical Guide for Their from the 1800s at the Bel- PHOTO PROVIDED “Yee Haws and Ha Has” at Use and Appreciation.” He is lows Falls Opera House to the national record holder with more recent productions at tion of Vermont Wagyu beef flint pistol on NMLRA’s Curley the Saxtons River Playhouse, at Spring-Rock Farm with Claremont Opera House Gostomsky National Primitive Vermont Academy, and Main owner Sheila Patinkin and Range and is an experienced Street Arts. supervisor and general farm CLAREMONT, N.H. – On Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, yourself lyrics paired with a deer and turkey hunter. In his The series concludes Jan. manager Roger Osinchuk. Saturday, Jan. 25 at 8 p.m., The Beach Boys, Chicago, Tony soulful vocal performance. Lexi real life, Bye is a translator ac- 19 with a talk on the produc- Attendees are always invit- comedian Paul D’Angelo and Bennett, and Tom Jones. He co- James has shared the stage with ed to share their own experi- Nashville recording artist Lexi starred in the Showtime movie, country legends such as Charlie ences, photos, artifacts, and James will be co-headlining a “The Godfathers of Comedy,” Daniels Band, Marshall Tucker, stories related to the topic “Yee Haws and Ha Has” event and is the author of two multiple and Brad Paisley. She recently re- PLC Ryan M. Gurdak, CPA of the evening. The series for a night of hilarious stand- award-winning books, “Stories I leased her last record, “Ripple in Tax and Accounting Services is offered at no charge, with up comedy and sensational Tell,” and its sequel, “More Sto- the Water,” in 2018, and in 2019 donations accepted. Those country music. ries to Tell.” she expanded her touring and Ryan M. Gurdak attending are invited to bring Comedian Paul D’Angelo As a New England front- moved to Nashville part-time! their own memories and has been headlining A-list runner in pop country music, Tickets can be purchased PO Box 27 memorabilia to share in this comedy clubs around the singer-songwriter Lexi James online at www.claremontoper- Proctorsville, VT 05153 informal setting. country for over 30 years, has amassed more than 16,000 house.org, by phone at 603-542- The inn’s dining room will entertaining hundreds of Facebook fans in her short ca- 4433, or in person at the Opera 802-236-6852 be open for dinner after the prominent corporate cli- reer. She’s toured up and down House Box Office in City Hall presentation for further so- ents and opening for over 60 the Northeast and beyond with Complex at 58 Opera House [email protected] cializing. 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GET YOUR LOCAL A&E WITH US! www.vermontjournal.com 802-228-3600 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper December 25, 2019 | 3B arts & entertainment Northshire presents “Sing to Fred Marple humorous It” by Amy Hempel Guide to New England MANCHESTER, Vt. – On tion. Home,” “At the Gates of the Friday, Jan. 10 at 6 p.m., legend- In “A Full-Service Shelter,” a Animal Kingdom,” “Reasons WALPOLE, N.H. – transplant. ary writer Amy Hempel, a mas- volunteer at a dog shelter tire- to Live,” and the coeditor The Walpole Histori- Fred Marple has ap- ter of the short story and one of lessly, devotedly cares for dogs of “Unleashed.” Her stories cal Society will present peared on New Hamp- the most celebrated and origi- on a list to be euthanized. In have appeared in Harper’s, Yankee humorist Fred shire Chronicle, on ra- nal voices in American short “Greed,” a spurned wife exam- Vanity Fair, GQ, Tin House, Marple and his Guide to dio, and in the pages of fiction, comes to Northshire ines her husband’s affair with The Harvard Review, The New England “for locals Yankee Magazine and Bookstore to present “Sing to a glamorous, older married Quarterly, and have been and people from away” New Hampshire Maga- It,” an “exquisite collection” and woman. And in “Cloudland,” widely anthologized, in- Friday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. zine. His book, “Wel- a “quiet masterpiece by a true the longest story in the collec- cluding “Best American in the Walpole Town come to Frost Heaves,” American original.” tion, a woman reckons with the Short Stories” and “The Best Hall. was recently published Hempel is a master of the choice she made as a teenager Nonrequired Reading.” She Fred will discuss Yan- by Islandport Press. He short story. A multiple-award to give up her newborn infant. teaches in the graduate writ- kee food, including why has been called “hilari- winner, Hempel is beloved and Quietly dazzling, these stories ing program at Bennington we think baked beans ous,” “a hoot,” and “really highly regarded among writ- are replete with moments of College and at Stony Brook and vegetables boiled smart for a guy his age.” ers, reviewers, and readers of revelation and transcendence Southampton. She lives near with a piece of corned His “Yoga for Yankees” contemporary fiction. These 15 and with Hempel’s singular, New York City. beef are fine cooking. has been viewed over exquisitely honed stories reveal startling, inimitable sentences. Northshire Bookstore is lo- He’ll examine Yankee Fred Marple. 6 million times online. Hempel at her most compas- Amy Hempel is the author cated at 4869 Main Street in fashion, from the ever- PHOTO PROVIDED He is also known as au- sionate and spirited, as she in- of “Sing to It,” “The Collected Manchester. For more infor- present flannel to rum- thor and songwriter Ken troduces characters, lonely and Stories of Amy Hempel,” “The mation, call 802-362-2200 or mage sale ensembles. Fred town, where everyone knows Sheldon from Peterborough. adrift, searching for connec- Dog of the Marriage,” “Tumble go to www.northshire.com. will also explain life in a small your business – often before The event is free and open to you do – and he’ll describe the all. Refreshments will be avail- people who live there, from the able. For more information, go Fletcher Farm School announces Open Art cheapskate native to the affluent to www.walpolehistory.com.
Studio for painting Knit with Friends Wed. 10 - 12 & Thur. 5 - 8 LUDLOW, Vt. – Fletcher Farm the spring term, as well as a few School for the Arts and Crafts old favorites. Among the new www.SixLooseLadies.com has announced a new program, classes are “Fantasy Felting,” 802-875-7373 a Open Art Studio, to be held “Introduction to Fly Tying,” two days a week: Wednesdays, “Handmade Stories,” “Beginner Wed. - Sat. 10 - 5 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., and Satur- Pysanky,” and “Monoprinting Sun. 12 - 4 days, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. This Fabric,” all in March. 287 Main St. program will be led by artist An- In April, we have “Painting On The Green Chester, VT nie Moore. Moore will supply Spectacular Flowers in Water- painting supplies for a small fee color,” “Needle Felting,” “Art per session, or participants are Quilting,” “Chair Caning,” and welcome to bring their own sup- “Contemporary Impressionist plies and their works-in-prog- Landscapes in Pastel and Mixed Join Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts for an Open Art ress. Participants will be able to Media” with 2020 featured artist Studio for painting. build a body of work with as lit- Robert Carsten. PHOTO PROVIDED tle or as much help from Annie National Geographic con- as desired. The Open Art Studio tributor Ted Schiffman will www.fletcherfarm.org. You can entered into a drawing for a will open Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 lead a workshop on “Nature also donate to our annual ap- hand-hammered sterling silver Happy at 10 a.m., at the Fletcher Farm and Landscape Photography” peal and purchase or renew a bracelet if you buy or renew a School for the Arts and Crafts in May, joining classes in “Bo- membership in the Society of membership or donate to our New Year! in Ludlow. To register, call 802- tanical Printmaking on Fabric,” Vermont Artists and Craftsmen appeal before Dec. 31. The So- 228-8700, or register online at “Creating Mosaic Wall Art,” and Inc. Membership in the society ciety’s Board would like to wish www.fletcherfarm.org. “Making a Black Ash Pack Bas- entitles you to a discount off everyone a peaceful and happy New spring classes ket.” any class we offer and provides holiday season. In addition to the Open Art For more information on a number of other benefits as Studio, we have a number of oth- these classes or to see what well. er new classes coming up during other classes are available, visit You will automatically be 802-875-2062 Route 103 Chester, VT 05143 Soprano Mary Bonhag featured Open 10am - 5pm Daily during special two-night Jukebox bmw Join Our RUTLAND/BURLINGTON, Premo at the annual Beethoven For more information and painters Vt. – The Vermont Symphony and Banjos Festival, and much tickets, please visit www.vso. box 6, weston, vt Award-Winning Community Orchestra’s innovative chamber more. org/events. at music series, Jukebox, returns in 2020 with special guest per- • commercial & residential former Mary Bonhag. Perform- ing at Rutland’s Merchants Hall • paperhanging Valley Cares is a 2013 and 2016 National Jan. 17 and ArtsRiot in Burling- Excellence in Action Award Winner ton Jan. 18, this two-night fea- • drywalls ture will focus on the power of 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments AVAILABLE NOW! words, poetry, and speech, and • aerial truck how it transforms and inspires • free estimates In our Assisted or Independent Living artists. Join us at Valley Cares Bonhag, a Marshfield, Vt. resident, is noted for her “mar- Ray Wilcox Visit our website at www.ValleyCares.org, or check us out on Facebook! velous versatility” and “supple, 802-875-3391 Cell 802-384-1933 To inquire and for an application, call 802-365-4115 x104 expressive” voice by the San Equal Housing Opportunity Antonio Times. In the 2019- • Since 1969 • 2020 season, she has worked to compose lullabies with at-risk mothers as part of the Lullaby Project, been a featured recit- alist at the Middlebury Song Fest, sang the music of Evan . Live Bands at the Black Line Tavern That’s $12 for a 600MG bottle.* BLACK LINE TAVERN
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Sunsoil reserves www.magicmtn.com/events the right to change or modify this promotion at any time. 4B | December 25, 2019 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper outdoor news Registration for Susan G. 2020 hunting, fishing, Komen Snowshoe trapping licenses are available MONTPELIER, Vt. – Ver- for the new year.” cess stories, including restoring GRAFTON, Vt. – Standard mont hunting, fishing, and According to a federal survey, game species as well as helping registration rates continue to be trapping licenses for 2020 are Vermonters rank first among nongame species such as pere- available now through Jan. 25 for now available on the Fish and residents of the lower 48 states grine falcons, bald eagles, loons, Susan G. Komen New England’s Wildlife Department’s web- when it comes to participat- and ospreys. These funds also go Snowshoe Vermont 3K or 5K site, www.vtfishandwildlife. ing in fish and wildlife recre- to managing more than 145,000 walks. Fees will go up on event com. Existing permanent, ation – with 62% of Vermont- acres on wildlife management day, Sunday, Jan. 26. lifetime, or five-year licenses ers going fishing, hunting, or areas that provide critical habi- Snowshoe Vermont will be cannot be updated online un- wildlife watching, and they led tat for many species as well as held at Grafton Trails & Outdoor til Jan. 1. in the New England states in recreational opportunities for Center, the new host venue, in “Vermonters really enjoy hunting and fishing with 26% of Vermonters. Grafton, Vt. The Outdoor Cen- hunting and fishing,” said residents participating in one or Printed copies of the “2020 ter will open for registration and Vermont Fish and Wildlife both. Hunting & Trapping Guide and pre-walk activities at 9 a.m., and Commissioner Louis Porter. Porter noted that proceeds Fishing Guide” are also available both snowshoe walks will get “Many people like to pur- from license sales have helped from license agents. The depart- underway at 10 a.m. A survivor chase 2020 licenses before pay for some of Vermont’s great- ment’s website will soon have a group photo and fundraising There’s plenty of time to register and fundraise for the 2020 Ko- Jan. 1, so they will be ready est wildlife conservation suc- link to online versions as well. recognition will take place prior men New England Snowshoe Vermont. to the start of the snowshoe walk. PHOTO PROVIDED Tea Cup raffle will be open be- tween 9-11:30 a.m., with winners Saturday, Jan. 25, from 4-6 p.m., quired, it is strongly encour- Ice fishing clinics start Jan. 11 being drawn after all snowshoers at the Grafton Inn. The Graf- aged. Snowshoe Vermont al- are back. ton Inn has a limited number lows Komen New England to REGION – Learning how Snowshoe Vermont is a fam- of rooms available. Call the inn support many local families to participate in an outdoor ily-friendly event with fun for for details at 802-843-2253. The through funding for criti- activity can be challenging, everyone, and snowshoe demos event will be an opportunity to cal breast care services and and ice fishing is a good will be available event day on a register, turn in donations, and groundbreaking research, example. Knowing this, the first come, first serve basis from meet fellow snowshoers and and there are many ways to Vermont Fish and Wildlife official snowshoe partner, Dion sponsors, while enjoying light get involved. Participants can Department has scheduled a Snowshoes of Bennington, Vt. appetizers and beverages. snowshoe walk as a team or as series of free ice fishing clin- A meet and greet will be held While fundraising is not re- individuals. There are several ics for anyone would like to ways to volunteer and donate. learn about the latest proven There is still time to become ice fishing techniques. a corporate sponsor and help “Our ice fishing clinics will Susan G. Komen reach its be held from mid-January David Chaves bold goal of reducing breast through February with the cancer deaths by 50% in the possibility that some dates EXCAVATING United States by 2026. may change according to If you have ever been a part ice and weather conditions,” Family Owned & Operated Since 1980 of a Susan G. Komen New said Fish and Wildlife Edu- England event, you know it’s cation Specialist Corey Hart. Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s ice fishing clinics in January and Febru- a life-changing experience. “Everyone is welcome no ary offer a great opportunity to learn about the different kinds of Complete Site Work Surrounded by survivors, pa- matter their experience level. ice fishing. tients, family members, and We want this to be fun and PHOTO PROVIDED From Clearing to Finish friends, you feel the inspira- Grading, Roads, Foundations tional, emotional, and pow- helpful for all.” Septics & Drainage Problems erful connection that brings Each clinic will last 2.5 to 3 thousands of people together hours, and exact location de- every year to help raise funds tails will be given when people Specializing In to find a cure for breast cancer. register for the event. Topics to Equine Land Development & Ponds For more information re- be covered include ice safety, Sculpting your garding Snowshoe Vermont, hole drilling, equipment and piece of Vermont please visit www.Komen- techniques, regulations, and 802-824-3140 to fit your Dreams! NewEngland.org/Snowshoe/ different techniques for differ- Londonderry, VT Vermont. ent fish. All participants will have the Experience the fun of ice fishing. opportunity to practice what PHOTO PROVIDED they have learned near the end of each event. Everyone is Check the Snow Report at urged to wear clothing suitable for the weather conditions. Pre-registration is required www.VermontJournal.com and can be done on Fish and Wildlife’s website www.vtfis- handwildlife.com. Corey Hart FRIDAY, DEC. 20, 2019 at LetsGoFishing@vermont. gov or 802-265-2279 will be available for questions.
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Dennis Allard: 802-254-0680. Billy Parker: 802-874- SMS DESIGNS an array of projects. (06/16/20) 7260. (03/24/20 TFN-13) Graphic Designer Shawntae Webb can help you design your logos, advertisements, magazines, books, and other publication layouts, and more. Call 802-289-4389 or email shawntae_stillwell_ home improvement [email protected]. chiropractor FOUR SEASONS CHIROPRACTIC, PC ROSE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT Dr. Denise Natale 58 Parker Avenue, Proctorsville, VT 05153, 802- Booking for winter needs including walkways, shoveling, and roof bakery 226-7977 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10AM-6PM clearing. Also offer carpentry, interior & exterior painting, window (08/18/20 TFN-52) & door replacements, window cleaning, vinyl siding washing, CROWS BAKERY & OPERA HOUSE CAFE pressure washing, drywall repairs, and odd jobs. 802-226-7077 or Celebrating 20 years in business with yummy Pastries, Cakes, Pies, 802-591-0019. Cavendish, Vt. (04/28/20 - 26) Breads, Cookies. Full Breakfast & Lunch. 73 Depot St. Proctorsville 802-226-7007. crowsbakeryandcafe.com. Like us on Facebook. (03/03/20 TFN-13) masonry MOORE MASONRY Fireplaces, chimneys and liners, chimney sweeps, patios, walls, steps, restoration and repairs. Fully insured, free estimates. Con- tact Gary Moore at 802-824-5710 [email protected] (09/08/20 TFN-52) 6B | December 25, 2019 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper calendar LEGAL NOTICES/HELP WANTED CLASSES & MONDAYS – p.m. at Springfield UU 2204. on special projects. The like to bake. Whether you no cost, 6-7 p.m. at the BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The Meetinghouse with group is happy to donate want to learn to knit or Okemo Valley TV studio, WORKSHOPS Bellows Falls Area Senior instructor Sue Ruble, a TOWNSHEND, Vt. – On Knitted Knockers to breast crochet, or consult with a 37C Main St. in Ludlow. Tuesdays, from 4:30-6 JAN. 10 – Center Knit and Stitch certified instructor through cancer survivors. Stop by more experienced knitter, Everyone who wants to p.m., Grace Cottage offers PERU, Vt. – New Spring group meets Mondays at Tai Chi Vermont. All ages and ask for Betty for more this is a great time to join learn the “ticks and tricks” yoga in the Viniyoga Farm, 135 Batchelders 9 a.m. They can help you and abilities welcome. information. Call 802- us. For more information, of TV-video production is tradition with Crystal Barn Rd., Peru, is offering finish a project, repair Wheelchair accessible. All 463-3907. visit www.sixlooseladies. welcome. Reserve a space Mansfield. Participants Ayurvedic lifestyle an item, and even take are welcome to this free com. at [email protected] or call build strength, balance, CHESTER, Vt. – Liza workshop Jan. 10 at 7 on special projects. The class. 802-228-8808. and endurance as they Eaton, founder of CHESTER, Vt. – Six p.m. through Jan. 12 group is happy to donate TUESDAYS – move through basic Buddhaful Yoga, will be Loose Ladies is offering PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – at 4 p.m. Learn how to Knitted Knockers to breast PERU, Vt. - Kripalu Yoga postures in fluid motion offering a Gentle Flow a separate skill building From 7 to 8 p.m. recognize your unique cancer survivors. Stop by Class held on Tuesdays with coordinated breath Kundalini Yoga class workshop on the third Thursdays, join a Tai Chi dosha and pursue and ask for Betty for more from 9:30-10:30 a.m. work. Students of all ability for beginners every Thursday of the month, beginners’ class at DG practical ways to correct information, or call 802- in the Barn Studio at levels are welcome. Mats Wednesday 9:30-11 a.m. starting on Thursday, Bodyworks, 7 Depot St. imbalances. During this 463-3907. New Spring Farm, and blocks provided. You will be encouraged to Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. geared in Proctorsville. This is a weekend workshop, we SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Senior 135 Batchelder Rd. Classes are held at Heins go at your own pace and toward those who want soft, grounding practice will focus on the principles Solutions continues its Tai in Peru. Small fee per Building, 133 Grafton listen to your body. Held to move on to more to improve alignment, of Ayurveda, guiding Chi for Fall Prevention class. Mats available. Rd., Townshend. For more at the Fullerton Inn on the challenging projects. balance, and prevent or you through self-care class in the Great Hall, All levels welcome and information, call 802- Chester Green. For more Participants must be able relieve postural pains, techniques and ways to 100 River St., Mondays drop-ins welcome. 365-3649 or go to www. information, visit www. to cast-on, knit, and purl reduce stress, and address digestion and from 10:30-11:30 a.m. For details, email gracecottage.org. buddhafulyoga.com or call confidently. If you’re not strengthen legs and core nutrition through food Tai Chi not only helps VermontOrganicYogi@ 802-875-2868. there, please check into muscles. Available to all preparation and lifestyle to lower the risk of gmail.com. WINDHAM, Vt. – On our basic learn to knit levels. There is a monthly practices. Sign up for falling but also improves Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m., TOWNSHEND, Vt. – class. The skill building tuition cost. To learn more personal consultations concentration, leg strength, BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – join Pauline O’Brien for Wednesdays, from 1-2 workshops are free, but about the classes, please as well as bodywork. A balance and coordination, Come try Senior Safe Tai Zumba Gold classes at p.m., there is a Chair you must reserve a spot contact Djemila at 802- deposit is due to secure and reduces joint pain and Chi Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Windham Elementary Yoga class at Grace by calling the shop at 490-0225 or email djem. your spot with balance stress. Come join us – it’s in the top floor meeting School. These classes are Cottage Wellness Center, 802-875-7373 or email [email protected]. due by Dec. 31. For more fun and free! room of the Rockingham structured for the active 133 Grafton Rd. Beginners [email protected]. information, please email Library. Better balance, 45-plus crowd. Zumba to yoga are welcome as FRIDAYS – Edna Meyer at Edna@ SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – mindful movement, and Gold recreates all the is anyone with limited CHESTER, Vt. – Strength- TOWNSHEND, Vt. – NewSpringFarmVT.com or Weekly Tai Chi classes fall prevention are just a original zumba moves flexibility or an inability building chair yoga class Fridays, from 3:30-4:30 call 802-681-3336. Mondays from 5-6 few of tai chi’s benefits. at a lower-intensity in an to practice on the floor. with Liz Eaton, 9:30- p.m., enjoy yoga in the This program is free easy-to-follow format. Students will flow through 10:35 a.m., Fullerton Hatha tradition. This class and open to the public. Come prepared to sweat, an eclectic blend of seated Inn, Main Street, Chester. takes participants through NOTICE Located at 65 Westminster and leave feeling strong and standing poses while This is a strength building a series of standard yoga Black River High School Alumni St. in Bellows Falls and and empowered. For incorporating breathing yoga class in the hatha poses with coordinated wheelchair accessible. For more information, email techniques into their tradition for anyone breathing exercises for the 1939-1999 more information, visit paulineblakeob@outlook. movements. Class is led looking to build bone benefit of mind, body, and www.rockinghamlibrary. com or call 802-376- by Rebecca Griswold. For density, physical strength, spirit. Mats and blocks Student Records from 1939-1999 can be picked up org. 5397. more information, call flexibility, and endurance. provided. Registered yoga at the Black River High School Middle School office 802-365-3649 or go to Come as you are and do teacher Rebecca Griswold by appointment only. Please contact Debby Neubert BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – WEDNESDAYS – www.gracecottage.org. what you can. Use a chair, is a physical therapy at 802-875-4721 to schedule an appointment. River Voices Poetry meets BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The yoga mat, or both! Drop assistant at Grace Cottage. Student Records that have not been claimed by every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Bellows Falls Area Senior THURSDAYS – in anytime or purchase a Classes are held at Heins June 1st will be destroyed. at the Subway, 65 Square Center Knit and Stitch CHESTER, Vt. – Join the few classes at once. No Building, 133 Grafton in Bellows Falls. All poets group meets Wednesdays Six Loose Ladies for Knit experience necessary. Rd., Townshend. For more welcome. Discussion at 9 a.m. They can help Knite Thursdays from For details, contact 802- information, call 802- covers of all aspects of you finish a project, repair 5-8 p.m. at the Six Loose TOWN OF CHESTER 875-2868, eaton.liza@ 365-3649 or go to www. the poem. Call 802-463- an item, and even take Ladies shop in Chester. gmail.com, or www. gracecottage.org. TOWN HEALTH OFFICER This is not only for knitting buddhafulyoga.com. POSITION AVAILABLE but also to crochet, spin, SATURDAYS – TOWN OF WESTON NOTICE OF A or work on any other LUDLOW, Vt. – Okemo PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – The Town of Chester is searching to fill the position CONDITIONAL USE HEARING AND portable fiber project. We Valley TV offers “Train Enjoy weekly yoga classes of Town Health Officer. The primary roles of a A SITE PLAN REVIEW HEARING also serve sweets in the the Trainers” workshops at DG Bodyworks, 7 evenings – many ladies Depot St. in Proctorsville Town Health Officer include: on fourth Thursdays at Weston Community Hub of 27 Uphill Rd, Saturdays at 9 a.m. All-level classes designed 1. Investigating when information is received Landgrove VT, has submitted an application for a to improve core strength about a condition that may be a public health haz- 27 seat café at a property located at 719 Main St in Town of Londonderry, Vermont the Town of Weston. The Town of Weston Zoning Development Review Board and balance, stretch and ard. strengthen muscles, and 2. Enforcing the provisions of Title 18 and the Board of Adjustment will hold a conditional use Notice of Public Hearing hearing for this application on 1/14/20 at 7:00 PM promote a sense of well- rules and permits issued by the Health Department. being. 3. Preventing, removing or destroying any public at the Weston Town Offices. The Weston Planning The Londonderry Development Review Board health hazard, or mitigating any significant public Commission will hold a site plan review hearing will meet at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, January 15, WEEKLY – health risk in accordance with provisions of Title 18. for this application on 2/3/20 at 7:00 PM at the 2020, at the Twitchell Building Town Office, 100 PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – 4. Taking necessary steps, in consultation with Weston Town Offices. A copy of the application Old School Street, South Londonderry, VT for Join Denise at DG the Health Department, to enforce all orders issued and additional information may be obtained at the Public Hearings on the following Applications: Bodyworks in Proctorsville pursuant to 18 V.S.A. Ch. 3. Weston Town Offices Monday-Friday 8AM-1PM. for Boot Camp classes Application 2019-49 by James Barthelmes for on Mondays and Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §§ 4464(a)(1)(C) The full text of Chapter 3 of Title 18 is available Conditional Use Review regarding construc- Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Let and 4471(a), participation in this local online at legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/chap- tion of a new single-family dwelling on Parcel Denise work you towards proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take ter/18/003. 065088.100 located on Keith Hill Road within your health and fitness any subsequent appeal. the Resource Conservation Overlay District. goals with an amazing workout that will leave you Please submit a Resume and Letter of Interest no Dated at Weston, Vermont this coming back for more. later than 3:00 p.m. on December 30, 2019 to the 19th day of December, 2019 Application materials are available for inspection Chester Town Manager’s Office, 556 Elm Street, P.O. William Goodwin Zoning Administrator at the Town Office during regular business hours. REGION – Bone Builders Box 370, Chester, Vt, 05143. Town of Weston, Vermont Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. Sections 4464(a)(1)(C) to combat osteoporosis is and 4471(a), participation in the local proceed- free and open to seniors ing is a prerequisite to the right to take any 55-plus. Call 802-674- subsequent appeal. 4547. Mondays and TOWN OF CHESTER TOWN OF CHESTER Wednesdays classes are NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING held at Martin Memorial Hall in Ascutney from BEFORE THE DEVELOPMENT BEFORE THE DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF CHESTER REVIEW BOARD REVIEW BOARD 10-11 a.m. Tuesday and NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Thursday classes are held at Cavendish Baptist The Development Review Board will be holding a The Development Review Board will be holding a BEFORE THE DEVELOPMENT Site Visit at 3:30 pm on Monday, January 13th and a REVIEW BOARD Church from 10-11:30 Site Visit at 4:00 pm on Monday, January 27th and a.m. or at Andover Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Monday January 13, a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Monday January The Development Review Board will be holding a Community Church from 2020 at the Town Hall, for a Flood Hazard Review 27, 2020 at the Town Hall, for a Conditional Use Site Visit at 3:00 pm on Monday January 13th with a 3–4 p.m. (546) and a Conditional Use application (#544). application (#545) The News Bank Conference Center is the designated Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – 2020 at the Town Hall, for a Boundary Line Adjust- back up location if the Town Hall renovations are PROPERTY OWNERS: Town of Chester Springfield Adult ment application (#543). The News Bank Confer- not completed. APPLICANT: David Pisha, Town Manager Learning offers ongoing ence Center is the designated back up location if the LOCATION: 130 Pleasant St. classes to earn your high PROPERTY OWNERS: One Credit Union Town Hall renovations are not completed. APPLICANT: SEVCA Head Start DISTRICT: R20 school diploma. Anyone interested should contact LOCATION: 42 Maple St PROPERTY OWNERS: James Tomasso DISTRICT: VC (Village Center) ACTION REQUESTED: The project is the 802-546-0879 or visit APPLICANT: Joe DiBernardo Vermont Adult Learning construction of an approximately 15,000 sf new LOCATION: Baileys Mills Rd. and Lovers Lane Rd. ACTION REQUESTED: SEVCA is proposing to at 363 River St. in North emergency services building. This will house the DISTRICT Residential 3 acres (R120) purchase 42 Maple St. with the intent of installing a Springfield. Chester Police and Fire Departments, along with the ACTION REQUESTED: A proposed boundary Head Start program to serve Chester. The facility Ambulance Service with associated drive, parking line adjustment(s) which will exchange 21.12 acres will be open primarily Monday – Friday with two SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Youth and sidewalks between two adjoining properties. and adult swim lessons classrooms serving children ages 3-5. are available at Edgar Abutters are hereby notified that further informa- Abutters are hereby notified that further informa- Abutters are hereby notified that further informa- May Heath and Recreation tion can be found at the Town Clerk’s Office which tion can be found at the Town Clerk’s Office which tion can be found at the Town Clerk’s Office which throughout the year. Check is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 their website for days, p.m. Participation in this hearing is a pre-requisite p.m. Participation in this hearing is a pre-requisite p.m. Participation in this hearing is a pre-requisite times, and details at www. to the right to take any subsequent appeal. to the right to take any subsequent appeal. to the right to take any subsequent appeal. myreccenter.org or for an appointment call 802- For the Development Review Board For the Development Review Board For the Development Review Board 885-2568. Michael Normyle Michael Normyle Michael Normyle Zoning Administrator Zoning Administrator Zoning Administrator TOWNSHEND, Vt. – (802) 875-2173 (802) 875-2173 (802) 875-2173 Strong Bones ongoing [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] classes offered Mondays and Wednesdays from The Vermont Journal/The Shopper December 25, 2019 | 7B REAL ESTATE calendar 10:30-11:30 a.m. or Friday, Dec. 27 starting 9 p.m. fireworks show. Grange Hall on Route 103 beginners and seasoned are the first and third p.m. and Bellows Falls 5-6 p.m.; Tuesdays and at 6:30 p.m. at the Clock Visit www.Okemo.com for in Chester. Doors open genealogists are welcome. Monday at the Grafton Village Trustee meetings Thursdays from 8:45-9:45 Tower Base. An amazing details. at 5 p.m. Call 802-591- This program is free Elementary School or the are the second Tuesday. a.m. or 10:30-11:30 torchlight parade of skiers 4290 for details. and open to the public. Town Garage at 6 p.m. All meetings take place a.m. at Grace Cottage and riders traversing MONDAYS – For more information, For more information, in the Lower Theater of Community Wellness the Open Slope trail WESTON, Vt. – Weston WESTMINSTER, Vt. – call 802-463-4270, call 802-843-2552 or the Bellows Falls Opera Center, Heins Building, precedes a spectacular Rod & Gun Club will host Bingo at Compass School email programming@ go to ww.graftonvt.org. House. Call 802-463- 133 Grafton Rd. in pyrotechnics show. For Monday Night Bingo, on the last Thursday of the rockinghamlibrary. Recordings are found at 4336 for more information Townshend. Preregistration a different perspective starting at 7 p.m., at month January through org, or go to www. www.fact8.com. or go to www.rockbf.org. required. Call 802-365- of the fireworks display, their location Route 100 June at 6 p.m. at 7892 rockinghamlibrary.org. Recordings can be found 3649. visitors can join a North, one mile north of Route 5 in Westminster. LONDONDERRY, Vt. – at www.fact8.com. guided snowshoe hike the town center. For more For details, call 802-463- FRIDAYS – Selectboard meetings are up the mountain with information, call 802-824- 2525 or email info@ BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – the first and third Monday MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – CLUBS local naturalist Joe Karl. 6577. compass-school.org. Minecraft Club at the of the month at 7 p.m. Selectboard meetings are JAN. 1 – Guests can go to Okemo Rockingham Free Public at the Town Office. For on the second Tuesday at TUESDAYS – SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Trivia WINHALL, Vt. – On Rental Shop to be fitted Library every Friday, more information, call 6 p.m. of each month at BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – with Rick Davis every Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, for snowshoes. The tour from 3:30-4:30 p.m. 802-824-3356 or go to the Town Office. For more Join us for bingo at Thursday, at KJ’s Place in welcome in the New Year departs from the Clock A limited number of www.londonderryvt.org. information, call 802-259- the Moose Lodge, 59 N. Springfield from 7-9 with a snowshoe hike to Tower at 4:30 p.m. and library computers are Recordings are found at 2391. Westminster St., in Bellows p.m. Stratton Pond with the heads up the Bull Run Trail available. Registration www.gnat-tv.org. Falls every Tuesday. Doors WESTON, Vt. – Green Mountain Club, to watch the fireworks. is recommended if you open at 5 p.m. and first SATURDAYS – LUDLOW, Vt. – Selectboard meetings are Manchester Section. Meet will need to use a library game starts at 6 p.m. Food BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Selectboard meetings are on the second and forth at the Winhall Post Office DEC. 28 – computer. If you are is available. Call 802- Join us for karaoke at the first Monday of every Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. and carpool LUDLOW, Vt. – Okemo is joining the club with your 463-4054 for details. the Bellows Falls Family month at the Town Hall. at 7:30 p.m. at the Town to the trailhead. Lunch at hosting a Shake ‘n’ Skate own laptop and Minecraft Center, 59 Westminster For more information, Office. Call 802-824- the pond. Total distance is family event Saturday, account, you do not need PUTNEY, Vt. – Wound St., Saturdays, from 7 to call 802-228-2841 or 6988 or go to www. a little over 5 miles. Total Dec. 28 at the Ice House to sign up. care for feet will be 11 p.m. go to www.ludlow.vt.us. westonvt.org for more elevation gain is about at Jackson Gore, from 6-9 available at Putney SATURDAYS - Recordings found at www. information. Recordings 500 feet. Moderate hike. p.m. This fun evening of CHESTER, Vt. – Round Community Cares on ALSTEAD, N.H. – Stop by okemovalley.tv. can be found at www. Must bring extra layers, ice skating includes a DJ, and Square Dance at the the first Tuesday of every the Shedd-Porter Memorial gnat-tv.org. wool or fleece hat, extra games, and fun for the Gassetts Grange on the month, from 12-3 p.m., Library for cinnamon SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – mittens, snack and lunch, whole family. Admission first Saturday of every starting Tuesday, Jan. 7, buns the last Saturday of Selectboard meetings are WESTMINSTER, Vt. – fluids, hand warmers. fee is charged. Skate month from 7-10 p.m. with Margaret Heale, each month and visit with on the second and fourth Westminster Fire & Poles are helpful. No rentals available on a first- Door donation per person. R.N. of Heale Wound friends or neighbors. The Monday of the month Rescue Department cotton. Bring snowshoes come, first-served basis. Care. Call 802-376- cinnamon buns are from starting at 7 p.m. in the monthly meeting on the and traction device – the STRATTON, Vt. – Stratton 8249 or email mheale@ McGuire’s Bakery and Selectman’s Hall on 96 first Tuesday at 7 p.m. decision of what to use will KIDS’ Mountain School will be healewoundcare.com for are available for a small Main Street. For more Rescue training is on be made at the trailhead. hosting “The Collective,” scheduling. CORNER fee. All the proceeds go information, go to www. the second Tuesday and Must have a leash for a new film from Faction to benefit the library. The springfieldvt.govoffice2. combined drill on the third any dogs. RSVP required WEDNESDAYS – JAN. 7 – Skis Saturday, Dec. 28 library is at 3 Main St., com. Tuesday. 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