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BY SHARON HUNTLEY tion and communication about need to highlight the economic on Main Street. been approached by Two Riv- and the board had a special The Vermont Journal the process to the community. impact on neighbors that are Acting Chairman Mike Rip- ers Supervisory Union Facili- meeting on the issue and voted Town Manager Brendan Mc- next to properties in violation of ley said they would put the issue ties Director Todd Parah saying to approve paving the parking CAVENDISH, Vt. – At their Namara led the discussion, say- the junk ordinance, saying that on agenda next month and ad- the district would be paving the area, and pay the $12,000 cost. Aug. 9 meeting, the Cavendish ing there were a lot of steps to the devaluation to those proper- vertise, suggesting they would CTES parking lot and asked For McNamara’s update on the Selectboard agreed to move enforcement including a lot of ties could decrease by as much publish notices in print and on whether the board would like to ongoing Route 131 paving proj- forward with enforcement of due diligence in terms of no- as $20,000. “This is a property the town’s website for residents pave the parking area adjacent ect, he said that discrepancies in the town’s Junk Ordinance, tification to all parties and ap- rights issue,” he said. to download. to the school that is currently the sidewalk versus road eleva- and looked at, and eventually pointing a committee to oversee According to Plunkard, other Ripley said they would start used for parking by CTES staff tions has resulted in the need to approved, paving the parking the process. McNamara also towns have 90 days to address planning for the spring and for a cost of $12,000. The town replace many of the sidewalks in area next to Cavendish Town stressed that the process would violations and then face stiff come up with an action plan for owns that parcel. The estimate Cavendish village. He said that Elementary School. require that all town proper- penalties after that. He later said how the process will work. He includes sub layer work and VTrans was addressing the issue Cavendish’s Junk Ordinance, ties, “from Pratt Hill to Tarbell that they could search more also suggested that if a property drainage. and would have a plan to him at which was first adopted in 2006 Hill and everybody in between” about what other communities owner works out a specific plan, Board member Sandra Russo the end of the week. As of publi- but never really enforced, was would all be evaluated so that have done for enforcement by they could be given more time said she would be in favor of cation, he had not received their again a topic before the board. they would not just be singling reaching out to Vermont League as long as they’re working to- paving, especially if it improved plan yet. After a lengthy discussion, out four or five residents. He of Cities and Towns for advice. ward a goal. safety, but thought it should be Addressing ongoing speed- board members agreed to move also said they would need to de- Cavendish resident Dwayne When asked about how el- the school’s responsibility to ing issues on Depot Street, the forward with the process with cide on how much time to allow Warren, who said he had been derly residents or those who are cover the cost. board agreed to place a radar the intention of having an ac- for residents to address an issue singled out in the past for Junk sick are expected to comply, Ri- During the meeting, the board traffic sign on the street and said tion plan in place by the spring. with 30 days being too short a Ordinance violations and ex- pley said that would be part of asked McNamara to discuss the they would ask the sheriff to Of primary concern is how timeframe, and what financial pected to brought into the issue the plan. cost coverage and any liability shift some of his hours to later to enforce the measure, includ- ramifications there would be for again, said that it was very un- Discussion turned to the issues with Parah and said he in the day. ing how to fairly and equitably those who don’t comply. fair how the process played out question of paving the parking could call a special meeting on The next Cavendish Select- identify those in violation, and Board member Stephen in the past, and he was targeted area that is next to CTES. Mc- the issue if needed. board meeting is scheduled for how to provide proper notifica- Plunkard also felt there was a largely because his property is Namara told the board he had As a follow up, McNamara Monday, Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Construction on Route “Ring of Fire” delivers the 100 in Plymouth to cause heat at Weston Playhouse at closure for a month Walker Farm BY AMANDA WEDEGIS 100A through BY SHARON HUNTLEY The Vermont Journal Plymouth and The Vermont Journal connect with PLYMOUTH, Vt. – Week- Route 4 to re- WESTON, Vt. – Weston day commuters, out-of-state connect with Playhouse’s “Ring of Fire” visitors, and residents local to Route 100 in proves itself as another tri- Route 100 in Plymouth should Bridgewater. umph of the 2021 season, anticipate a road closure pro- This detour is combining a simple unchang- jected for Aug. 30 through Sept. a total of 12.6 ing set, small and dynamic 26 this year. miles and an musical cast, and an entrance Vermont Agency of Trans- additional 17 and exit that takes full advan- portation has contracted Wil- minutes; driv- tage of the unique open-sided ley Earthmoving Corporation ers should large tent that has become The cast of “Ring of Fire,” a musical tribute to Johnny Cash. of Windsor, Vt., to replace two plan accord- Weston’s Playhouse’s 2021 PHOTO BY ANDY BUTTERFIELD existing culverts along Ver- ingly for the home at their Walker Farm mont Route 100 between Plym- Road work in Plymouth. duration of the location this year. the driveway with singers stand- Eliser’s voice captured the deep outh and Bridgewater. STOCK PHOTO project. With brilliant direction ing up in the back as we all hear sonorous gravel of Cash’s signa- Culvert 114 is located ap- Routes 100 from show director Susan- whooping and singing of a toe- ture voice and Tobias, the more proximately 1.7 miles south of The engineering study rec- and 100A are also scheduled na Gellert, who is also the tapping country tune. The truck skilled musician, portrayed the the intersection of Route 100 ommended a road closure of 28 for paving this year. The Weston Playhouse artistic di- stops quickly and the six actors hard-driving musicianship and and U.S. Route 4 in Bridgewa- days to complete construction projects have been contract- rector, the cast captivates the rush on stage still singing while Cash’s grit, looking back on ter. Originally installed in 1971, of both bridges with an official ed out to Pike Industries audience from the onset. The reaching for their instruments. hard lessons learned. Tobias also the 66-foot structure has been detour for thru traffic via Ver- Inc. As of this week, Pike audience is seated in front of Since it was clear that “Ring played Cash’s father. rated level 3, or “serious” condi- mont Route 100A. Industries is already work- a deserted classic roadhouse of Fire” was a celebration of the Actresses Megumi Nakamura tion. Culvert 115, also installed The anticipated closure date ing on Route 100A, prepar- stage complete with piano on music of Johnny Cash, initial and Dorothy Stanley also played in 1971, is an 80-foot structure for Route 100 is Aug. 30; how- ing berm removal, ditching, one side, drums and an up- confusion turned to intrigue and two ages of the June Carter role, located 1.4 miles south of the ever, AOT will send out an of- and improving guardrails. right base on the other, and a delight when it became clear that younger and older respectively, intersection of Routes 100 and ficial date two weeks before the When paving begins, driv- smattering of guitars, banjo, the younger actor Seth Eliser as Cash’s second wife and a mu- 4. The culvert was rated level closure. ers should expect alternat- and stringed instruments and older Larry Tobias were sical icon in her own right from a 4, or “poor” condition, and was The official detour, head- ing one-way traffic with au- hung on back wall. From be- both playing the Johnny Cash long performing musical family. also recommended for replace- ing north from Ludlow on tomated flagger assistance yond the open-sided tent, a role, highlighting different times ment. Route 100, is to take Route devices. white pickup truck roars up and stories of his past and music. See PLAYHOUSE on Page 2A Ludlow Rotary speakers discuss responding to drug overdose LUDLOW, Vt. – Represen- gram, stressed the fact that of an opioid overdose, how to carrying Narcan especially she has partnered with folks ing Point Recovery Center of tatives of the Mount Ascut- “overdose death is 100% pre- respond to an overdose, the where opioid overdosing may in substance use treatment Springfield. She is the supervi- ney Hospital and Health Care ventable – every life matters use of CPR to restore normal occur. and recovery to help curb the sor for the recovery coaches in Center addressed a recent lun- and efforts that save lives can breathing, and the use of Nar- Melanie Sheehan is the Re- rate of drug overdose death in the Emergency Department of cheon meeting of the Ludlow be done by anyone and every- can. gional Prevention Program Windsor County, which has MAHHC and manager of its Rotary Club on drug overdos- on e .” Narcan, technically known Manager at MAHHC and has the highest death rate in Ver- organization grant function. ing and death. Their discussion focused on as naloxone, was emphasized been there for over 20 years. mont. Astrid also serves as co-chair Melanie Sheehan and Astrid the key drug overdose signs as a means of restoring breath- Her work is focused mainly Astrid Bradish-Hoyt is in- of the Substance Misuse Work- Bradish, two key members of and characteristics, includ- ing to an overdosed person. on the prevention of substance volved with long-term recov- group, the hospital’s Commu- MAHHC’s drug recovery pro- ing what an overdose is, signs Both speakers recommended use; however, more recently, ery and works for the Turn- nity Health Improvement Plan.
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PLAYHOUSE steady counterpoint to Tobias’ music throughout the show – music driving through the high- GET YOUR From Page 1A older Cash, with their chemistry although all the actors rotated lights of his life. Cash music fans epitomizing the Cash–Carter through various instruments, are not disappointed with over COPY Nakamura beautifully por- love story perhaps more sweetly some with more skill and vol- two dozen Cash hits, includ- trayed the spunk and humor than their younger versions. She ume, than others. The constant ing “I Walk the Line,” “Fulton TODAY of the younger Carter, as well also plays a small role as Cash’s shifting between instruments Prison Blues,” “Jackson,” “An- as a small turn as Cash’s first mother. added to the celebratory and gel Band,” and “Cry, Cry, Cry.” wife. Stanley was the perfect The other two actors, Jacob down-home hootenanny feel of “Ring of Fire,” written by June $ Brandt and Michael Hicks, both the music, a reflection of Cash Carter, is also an expected and 25 proved excellent musicians, and and Carter’s all-encompassing welcome highlight. at Smitty’s are the embodiment of Cash’s musical life. At the performance end, the early band members Luther Most key points in Cash’s cast leave as dramatically as they Chester Market, FOOD SHELF Perkins and Marshall Grant. story were introduced in just a arrived, rushing off the stage, Lisai’s Market Their musicianship, along with few lines either in soliloquy or piling into the white pickup, and in Bellows Falls, BLACK RIVER GOOD Tobias, was the backbone of the between a few actors with the singing their way off to their next gig. Framery of VT, NEIGHBOR SERVICES Blair Books & More, “Ring of Fire” performances run from Aug. 11 through Sept. and Stone House 37B Main St, Ludlow, VT 05149 Hours: Monday-Friday, 5. Performances are currently Antique Center 10 AM–3 PM sold out, but the Box Office is Phone: 802-228-3663 maintaining a waitlist and can be reached at 802-824-5288. Call Ron to Arrange www.brgn.org “We are here to help” Two- and three-show sub- Shipping or Pickup Serving Ludlow, Mt. Holly, Belmont, scriptions and single tickets are 802-374-0119 Cavendish, Proctorsville & Plymouth available online and by calling the Weston Box Office at 802- 824-5288. Gift cards can be pur- chased online at www.weston- playhouse.org.
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Ron Patch is a Chester Commissioning native, Chester LOCAL Historical Society president, and a lifelong Commemoration for the antiques dealer. HISTORY He can be reached at 802-374-0119 or email U.S.S. Vermont BY RON PATCH [email protected] GROTON, Conn. – last time that a U.S. Watch the Commission- Naval vessel carried ing Commemoration the namesake of Ver- for the U.S.S. Vermont mont was with the (SSN 792) Aug. 28, 2021 commissioning of the Do you know? at 10 a.m. with the live battleship U.S.S. Ver- streaming of the event mont (BB-20) in 1907. I’m looking for some his- at the U.S. Naval Subma- The website link is tory that so far eludes me. rine Base New London, www.allhands.navy. I’m hoping a reader can help in Groton, Conn. This mil/Live-Stream. me out. event will take place pier The link will open Cambridgeport side next to the U.S.S. for the event at 9:45 Over in Cambridgeport Vermont. a.m. Eastern Daylight stand the ruins of the old This once in a lifetime Time. It is possible stone woolen mill. These event is to commemo- viewing details could stone ruins have stood for rate the administrative change, please check decades. When was it last commissioning that took U.S.S. Vermont commissioning coin. www.ussvermont.org used as a mill and by whom? place April 18, 2020. The PHOTO PROVIDED for updates. My father told me when he was a boy he rode his bicycle from Springfield over to the stone mill to go fishing. His Win a feast of Vermont-made foods route from Springfield: out Route 11 toward Chester, REGION – Do you love Ver- ecutive director of the Vermont ternut Mountain Farm, Dosa left on the Pleasant Valley Stone wall on Skyline Drive. mont-made products? The Specialty Food Association. Kitchen, Family Tree Hemp Road to lower Bartonsville, PHOTO BY SHAWN PATCH Vermont Specialty Food Asso- “We continue to see a surge in Co, Fat Toad Farm, Frog Hol- through the covered bridge ciation sure does. Here’s your Vermont-made products and low Farm, goodMix Foods, to Route 103, turn right up wall. Do you know? chance to win some of the best are excited to bring more sup- Halladay’s Harvest Barn, Kes- to Upper Bartonsville, and “Why?” I wondered. I have I’m wondering if anyone food and beverages in Vermont port to this industry. This fund- trel Coffee Roasters, Mad River follow the Cambridgeport two theories. has seen walls built this way while supporting the producers raiser will help the value-added Distillers, Mixed Up Nut Butter, Road over to the stone mill. I First elsewhere in Vermont. It is that work hard to bring these industry continue to grow and MOCO – My Organic Coco, estimate 18 to 20 miles each When the walls were built possible a local wall builder delicious, innovative products keep our producers and their Nutty Life, Olivia’s Croutons, way. in the 1840s, it was faster and used his individual tech- to your table. From confections communities vibrant.” Sherpa Foods, Sidehill Farm, Can you imagine peddling more economical to build the nique. If he was local, there to pasta, coffee to hot sauce, Enter for a chance to win one Sugar Bob’s Finest Kind, The an old coaster brake, single- walls shorter in height. The may be other walls built the and so much more, our produc- of 10 gift boxes filled with Ver- Olive Table, The Yerbary, True speed bicycle from Spring- evenly spaced upright stones same way in the Weathers- ers bring a taste of Vermont to mont specialty food and bever- North Granola, Vermont Ar- field to Cambridgeport over have a rounded notch cut in field area. every bite. age products ranging in value! tisan Coffee & Tea Co., Ver- mostly dirt roads in 1932? their top edge. Across the I’m hoping there’s a de- The Vermont Specialty Food Learn more, purchase your tick- mont Fresh Pasta, Vermont Dad said the mill was in notches a wooden pole or rail scendant of the Cambridge- Association is excited to host ets, or make a donation at www. Moonlight Cookies, Vermont ruins at that time. The fur- was laid to rest in the notches port Mill who will read this a two-week online raffle from go.eventgroovefundraising. Nut Free Chocolates, Vermont thest I ever rode my 24-inch on each supporting end. This article and be able to fill in Aug. 17 to Aug. 30, featuring com/supportvsfa. Quince. coaster bike to go fishing was rail would raise the height of the blanks for me. When was Vermont specialty food and Thank you to the following Thank you to our fundraiser from High Street in Chester the wall to proper height to it built, and how many times beverage products. Our goal members for donating to our sponsor, Gravel & Shea. down Route 103 to the truck keep sheep or cows in the pas- was it rebuilt after fires? is to highlight the delicious gift boxes: Bellcate School Dog To learn more about the work stop just this side of the Ver- ture. If you look at the photo What kind of the wool did food and beverage producers Treats, Blake Hill Preserves, VSFA does, visit their website mont Country Store. Here I with this article, you can see a they produce, and where was right here in the Green Moun- Blank Slate Kitchen, Branon at www.vtspecialtyfoods.org, walked down to the swim- limb has fallen into a notch. their market? And what year tains while raising additional Family Maple Orchards, Brown follow them on Facebook and ming hole below Brockway Second was it abandoned? funds to help the organization & Jenkins Coffee Roasters, But- Instagram, or call their office at Mills gorge. This might have My second theory is when I’ve always been fascinat- get to the next level. Currently terfly Bakery of Vermont, But- 802-839-1930. been seven or eight miles the wall was built it was about ed with old cellar holes and operating as a part-time asso- each way but blacktop all the four feet high as walls of that stone ruins. This old mill is ciation, VSFA is growing and way. day were. The notches on the a beautiful ruin. Feel free to we’re thinking outside the box If you know any of the uprights were used the same contact me. to raise funds to help us sup- history, including owners or way as I described before with port our members through in- previous uses, I’d like to hear a rail creating a wall as much as This week’s old saying is creased education and market- from you. Kathy Goodell’s five feet high. The higher walls from Thomas Paine: “To ar- ing activities. FINANCIAL SERVICES maternal grandparents were for keeping horses from gue with a person who has “Vermont’s specialty food and owned the mill at one time. jumping the fence. No, I don’t renounced the use of reason beverage producers are on the Skyline Drive know if either theory is the is like administering medi- cutting edge of innovation, sus- Just off Skyline Drive in case, but both are plausible. cine to the dead.” tainability, and growth, all while 802-228-5774 Weathersfield is a most supporting their communities unusual stonewall. My and the working landscape of daughter Carrie and her Vermont,” said Erin Sigrist, ex- husband Vince live on Skyline Drive with their 32 FLAVORS OF HARD ICE CREAM twin sons, Ian and Evan. 16 FLAVORS FRESH SOFT SERVE This past June, my grand- Non-Fat Yogurt • Sherbet • Sugar-Free Ice Cream • Dairy-Free 284 River Street • Springfield, VT • 802-885-2200 sons turned 6 years old. 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The Carefully regulated legal hunt- help get the Black River clean! trauma, and devastation of the Sweep always falls on the Sat- Vermont has two bear tooth provides important data ing helps control the growth of The all-volunteer Black River terrorist attacks happening urday after Labor Day Week- hunting seasons. The early on the age structure and size of the black bear population and Action Team invites everyone hundreds of miles away. What end; this year, that happens season, which requires a spe- the bear population. allows for their sustainable use, to grab their favorite work could I do, how could I help? to be 9/11. In honor of that cial bear tag, starts Sept. 1, Upon the request of a game while decreasing interactions gloves and lend a hand during “Like most Americans that coincidence of events, and as and continues through Nov. warden, a person harvesting a with humans.” the annual cleanup event. day, I was reeling, sickened and a reminder that we are each 12 with one exception. Non- bear is required to return to the Scott says with bears being Sign in at the HQ table after 8 numb. One of my co-workers of us a force for good in our resident hunters using dogs kill site with a game warden. so abundant, this is a great op- a.m. at Riverside Middle School who had helped me the year community and our country, cannot start bear hunting “Bears will be feeding along portunity for hunters who have on Fairground Road in Spring- before with the very first clean- I asked Clever Cow Designs until Sept. 15. The late bear power lines and in forest open- never hunted bear to do so this field, Vt. Pick a site to clean and up quietly asked me, ‘So are to add a special logo to one season begins Nov. 13 and ings and old fields where berries year. He says properly prepared grab a buddy and a few trash we gonna do that river thing sleeve of this year’s tee shirts continues through Nov. 21. and apples can be found as well bear meat is highly nutritious. bags courtesy of American Riv- again?’ What a perfect oppor- to honor the memory of the A hunter may only take one as in forested beech and oak The key to successfully securing ers. Return to the HQ table by tunity for me to focus myself tragic events that occurred bear during the year. stands,” said Vermont’s Director good meat is to skin the bear as 11 a.m. to pose for the camera on helping in some way, on 20 years ago. I find that it In addition to a hunting li- of Wildlife Mark Scott. “They soon as possible and process it with your “loot,” wash up in the providing a venue for people to motivates me to remember cense, a bear hunter using a also are likely to be feeding on immediately if you do not have nearby bathroom, and enjoy a do good, to make a difference. that we can all make a posi- bow or crossbow must have a standing corn.” access to a large cooler. Recipes complimentary lunch of chips So we did! tive difference in our own lit- prior or current bow license Scott says Vermont’s regulated are readily available online as from Deep River Snacks and “I advertised for a little tle corner of the world...even or a certificate proving com- legal bear hunting seasons help well as in the 2021 Black Bear a hot dog grilled to perfection more help; Steve Aikenhead of if it’s just cleaning up a river.” pletion of a bow hunter edu- manage the state’s population. Hunting Guide, which is avail- by the fine folks of the Spring- Weathersfield got wind of the To learn more about cation course. “Fifty years ago, Vermont able on the Vermont Fish & field Calvary Baptist Church. project and recruited a crew BRAT, visit www.blackriver- The hunter must field dress had less than 1,500 bears, and Wildlife website. T-shirts by Clever Cow De- of high school students, and I cleanup.wixsite.com/black- the bear before taking it to a they were found mostly in the Scott recommends that hunt- signs will be made available to found a few more co-workers riveractionteam. Reach out reporting station. It is also le- mountains and northeastern ers refrain from shooting a all volunteers as BRAT’s “thank and other volunteers to lend via email at blackriverclean- gal to skin the bear and cut it quarter of the state,” he said. bear with cubs as well as bears you” to everyone for their hard a hand. We hauled some 75 [email protected]. 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After Veterans Home in Bennington, away Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021 the burial, a reception will be held at the Bushway home on Duffy Vt., at age 75, following a brief at home with his family at the Street. Please join us. Again, our heartfelt thanks to each and every illness. George resided at the magnificent age of 82. Michael one of you. VA under their loving care for was born in Lambeth, England, the past four years after devel- within the sound of the bow oping a sudden onset of early bells in 1939 and grew up with Jeremiah J. Lawrence, 1993-2021 dementia. George brought joy his brothers Brian and David. to the veterans’ community. He had many fond childhood ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – Jer- George was born in Spring- memories of the mischief three emiah, loving son to Wanda and field, Vt., June 11, 1946 and brothers would find. Kevin Lawrence, and awesome was the son of Gordon Gates Michael always had a passion brother to Amanda, Missy, and of Chester and Patricia Rowell George O. Gates, 1946-2021. for building things. As he got Michael A. Forster, 1939-2021. Becca Lawrence, spent his last of the Rowell’s Inn in Andover. PHOTO PROVIDED older, he attended University PHOTO PROVIDED days with his family at the Jack The Gates family owned and of London, Imperial College of Byrnes Center in Lebanon and operated the lumber mill – un- summer months. George could Science, where he earned his loving his family. ended his journey, Aug. 6, 2021. til destroyed by fire – on Lowell fix absolutely anything but Bachelor of Science degree in Michael is survived by his He was born July 17, 1993. He Lake where they lived in Lon- preferred working on Ameri- engineering. adoring daughters Karen Lon- graduated from Bellows Falls donderry, Vt., later moving to can-made hot rods, Jeeps, and Michael enjoyed a long career go and her husband Chip of Union High School in June of Andover, Vt. pickup trucks that he owned in engineering, including work- Springfield, Vt., Wendy Hop- 2011. If you saw the newspa- George was a man of many over the years. Coming from a ing at Fermont and starting his kinson and her husband Mark per that year, you would see talents and interests. Graduat- musical family, he played the own business, Forster Enter- of Beacon Falls, Conn., his be- him proudly accept his diploma ing from Chester Union High banjo, fiddle, spoons, and juice prises Inc. loved grandchildren, and his with a big fist bump in the air. If School in 1965, he went on harp. He loved to dance and of- In his early 20s, he met and brother David Forster of San you saw his class yearbook, you Jeremiah J. Lawrence, 1993-2021. to serve his country as a U.S. ten spoke of the square dances fell in love with Alice, and they Clemente, Calif. would see him clowning about. PHOTO PROVIDED Navy Seabee in the Construc- held in local barns. were married. They started He was preceded in passing He always had mischief in his tion Battalion Maintenance George is survived by a a family, complete with their by his wife Alice, whom he lov- eyes and spending time with Jeremiah laugh the most. Jer- Unit 301 where he was assigned daughter Juliette (Tim) Gates twin girls Wendy and Karen. ingly cared for later in life as she him meant fun and laughter. emiah had to get in on the fun to the Detail Bravo Khe Sanh Britton of Peru, Vt. and Jessy In 1966 Michael, Alice, and battled pancreatic cancer, and Jeremiah went to culinary and make the staff laugh. where he served as EO3 (Third (Jamie) Gates Richardson of their daughters moved from by his brother Brian Forster. school for two years, and went The first summer following Class Petty Officer) and pro- Denmark, Maine, and sisters England to Connecticut. As The grandchildren will miss to Tractor Trailer School getting his accident, he had short stay moted to EO2 during his ser- Susan (Robert) Turco and Syl- a family they loved spending their Poppy and will cherish his CDL. Driving trailer trucks is at a long-term facility in Mas- vice. He was rated with Navy via (Robert) MacDonald. He time at the beach, playing in the the time he spent with each of something he could have in com- sachusetts. Thank you to those Union Commendation Ribbon was predeceased by brother yard, and traveling. Karen and them. mon with his dad and grandpas. of you who were so kind to our for his time at Khe Sanh, Na- Charles Gates, also of Andover, Wendy particularly treasure the As Michael requested, there He loved playing drums and was Jeremiah. tional Defense Metal, Vietnam Vt. George was a loving grand- boats and spaceships Michael will be a private memorial ser- in a band for a short time. Some The staff at Dartmouth became Service Ribbon, and two Cam- father of six grandchildren and built for them in the sand at vice with details determined by of his fun times were spent jam- J’s family when Covid made paign Stars. George was present uncle to several nieces and the beach, their spirited rugby the family. Please send memo- ming on his guitar with his sister. it impossible to visit. A huge during the Battle and Siege of nephews that he also loved. games, notes he left for them, rial donations to Visiting Nurse He worked at Whelen in thanks to Cindy, Isabelle, Sarah, Kha Sanh and family has been A graveside service with and the family trips to Niagara and Hospice for Vermont and Charlestown at the time of his Allie, Beth, Phoebe, Catherine, able to piece together his ac- military honors was held Aug. Falls. Being a kind and depend- New Hampshire at www.vn- motorcycle accident in March Cat, Julia, Amy, Kegan, Jacob, counts through numerous let- 13, 2021 at Village Cemetery able father was of the utmost hcare.org. of 2019. He loved attending Abby, Samantha, Rachel, Amber, ters written to parents Gordon in Peru. A gathering followed importance to Michael, and he Davis Memorial Chapel in bus trips with co-workers and and many more, so many of you and Patty while in Vietnam. He services at the J.J. Hapgood certainly did not disappoint Springfield, Vt. is assisting with helped with the Sunshine Fund were more than kind to Jeremiah was released from active duty Store owned by daughter Ju- when it came to wholeheartedly arrangements. at Whelen. and our family. in September of 1969. liette Britton. Both the service He loved spending time with Our family would like to give After returning from Viet- and the celebration follow- friends and family, often invit- a special thanks to the wonder- nam, he was an accomplished ing included live music by Ida MarySue Menton, 1932-2021 ing them over for barbecues at ful staff at the Jack Byrnes Center woodworker and homebuilder Specker. his Charlestown residence. He in Lebanon, N.H., for their great with a career as a carpenter If friends desire, contribu- LANGDON, N.H. – MarySue band John, including time spent found ways to ham it up in most care of Jeremiah and for looking working for his dad’s family- tions may be made in memory (Hoffman) Menton of 379 Hold- with their four children and fam- things, cracking a joke or just out for us as well. run business, Gordon O. Gates of George O. Gates to the Ac- en Hill Rd., Langdon, N.H., died ily, farming, traveling, watching making you smile. He was a big We will always be sad that & Sons Construction. His tivities Fund at the Vermont at home Aug. 7, 2021, with son UCONN basketball, and fre- brother to many. Many friends Jeremiah was taken from us too craftsmanship was excellent Veterans Home through the of- John and caregiver and friend quenting McDonald’s for dinner. could tell you how he talked young; we will always, always and a great source of pride. He fice of the Mahar and Son Fu- Lucy by her side. She was 88 It was MarySue’s wish to re- them through a rough time, miss him! was an avid hunter and angler neral Home, 628 Main St., Ben- years old. main at home on Great Brook or how he would find little fun Jeremiah will especially be who enjoyed deer and raccoon nington, VT 05201. Guest book MarySue was born in Danbury, Farm until her last breath. This ways to bring a smile and make missed by his parents, Kevin and hunting along with trout fish- condolences may be made at Conn., Nov. 12, 1932, daughter would not have been possible situations better. Wanda Lawrence of Rocking- ing in local streams all the way www.maharandsonfuneral- of Helen Veronica (Clark) and without the care, support, and Jeremiah enjoyed working ham, Vt., along with his sisters home from work daily during home.net. Sidney Daniel Hoffman. She love of “Syrene and her Team.” on his truck and cars. He had Missy Lawrence of Chester, Vt., grew up in South Kent, Conn., Survivors include her sister a love of life and valued friends Rebecca Lawrence of Bellows graduated from Housatonic Helen Durgy of Watertown, and family most. He loved kids Falls, Vt., and Amanda Gar- Roland L. Webb, 1939-2021 Valley Regional High School in Conn., four children John Mc- and you could often find him vey, and nephews, Devin and Falls Village, Conn., and from Namara Jr., of Strafford, N.H., holding someone’s child while Brayden, of Stowe, Vt.; along LUDLOW, Vt. – Roland Leon Vt.; his four children Carole the Danbury Hospital School of Lisa (Menton) and Kaba Ca- smiling, or teaching his nephews with many aunts, uncles, and Webb died quietly Aug. 1, 2021 Webb of Fort Myers, Fla., Linda Nursing. mara of Clermont, N.Y., Beth to walk on the ceiling at home, cousins. at the Mountain View Center in Hans (Dave) of Cuttingsville, On Nov. 20, 1954, in Kent, Menton and Michael Sabin of by flipping them upside down Besides his parents and sis- Rutland, Vt. Formerly of Ben- Vt., Richard (Cyndy) Webb of Conn., MarySue married John Portland, Tenn., Sara Menton while their feet touched the ceil- ters, Jeremiah leaves behind his nington and most recently Lud- Bennington, Vt., Raymond (Mi- McNamara Menton. They were and Carl Gilgut of Davis, Calif.; ing, only to set them down, and grandparents, Norm and Calla low, he was born in Proctorsville, chelle) Webb of Berlin, N.Y.; and married for 58 years at the time grandchildren Julia Ann Pinette have them say, “Do it again, Un- Susee of Walpole, N.H., and Vt., June 27, 1939 to Halford and nine grandchildren and three of his death in April 2013. of Nashville, Tenn. and Aaron cle Ja Ja!” grandfather Lynn Lawrence of Bessie (Lawrence) Webb. great-grandchildren. During MarySue’s career as Nicholas Pinette of Belmont, You always knew when he Westminster, Vt. Jeremiah was He is survived by his sister There will be no services at his an R.N., she worked in a group N.H., and many cousins, nieces, would pull in the yard to visit predeceased by his grandmother Karen Hammond of Ludlow, request. home, various hospital depart- nephews, and friends. Her sister because you heard the exhaust Sylvia Lawrence of Westminster ments, and as a private duty Ann Tedrick (Hoffman) died in on his truck before Rizzo barked in June 2021 and grandfather nurse. After moving to New 2009. to let you know he had arrived. Bernard Rumrill of Bellows Hampshire, she worked at Rock- A funeral mass will be at St. Jeremiah had two stays at Falls, Vt. in 2010. ingham Memorial Hospital and Peter’s Church in North Walpo- Cheshire Medical (Farnum), A graveside service was held retired from Home Health Care le, N.H., Monday, Aug. 30 at 11 throughout his Journey, the Saturday, Aug. 14 at the Rock- ALSTEAD, N.H. and Community Services of a.m. There are no calling hours. staff was like family, joking and ingham Meeting House Cem- Third Congregational Church UCC, River St. Charlestown, N.H. In lieu of flowers, donations chatting. The family even had a etery, followed by a celebration MarySue had a passion for may be made in the name of Sunday worship begins at 10:30 a.m., led by Pastor Maureen contest to see who could make of life at the home of his parents. gardening and cooking. Her MarySue Menton to Hospice at Adams. Communion is the first Sunday of each month. For more hands were never idle! She en- HCS, 312 Marlboro St., P.O. Box information, email [email protected], call 603-835- joyed knitting, sewing, can- 564, Keene, NH 03431. Flowers 6358, or go to www.facebook.com/Third-Congregational-UCC- ning, and caring for a variety of will be accepted at the Common Church-of-Alstead-NH-120645387960916. animals over the years. MarySue Man, 21 Water St., Claremont, cherished the days with her hus- NH 03743. ASCUTNEY, VT.
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AUG. 22 – for games or a movie. of Perkinsville, Saturday, Falls, Vt. Suggested fundraiser Saturday, Sept. Force tasked with the A 45-minute gentle flow PUTNEY, Vt. – Twilight Aug. 28 at 10 a.m., rain donation at the door with 18, from 4-7 p.m., at the mission of supporting class with meditation AUG. 24 – Music and Next Stage Arts or shine. Please park at limited seating; the event Echo Lake Inn. Enjoy wine, America’s communities to strengthen, improve Project present indie rock SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The the Perkinsville Church or is recorded and filmed. hors d’oeuvres, and a with emergency response, flexibility, bring balance, quartet Moxie at Twilight Springfield Community green – not on Old Center Covid-19 protocol in silent auction. diverse aviation and relieve stress, and improve on the Tavern Lawn series Band’s final concert of Street. effect, which may change ground services, youth the immune system. Calm Sunday, Aug. 22 at 6 the summer season will without notice. More NORWICH, Vt. – Norwich development, and the “monkey mind” and p.m. on the Putney Tavern take place Tuesday, Aug. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – North information can be found Antiques Show Saturday, promotion of air, space, help bring peace to your lawn – bring a lawn chair 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the School Tag Sale Saturday, at www.stage33live.com. Sept. 18, from 10 a.m.-3 and cyber power. Cadets life, whether it is on or off or blanket – or at Next outdoor bandstand at Aug. 28, from 10 a.m. p.m., at 277 Main Street as young as 12 and senior your yoga mat. Contact SEPT. 5 – Stage at 15 Kimball Hill in Riverside Middle School to 2 p.m., at 49 Main in Norwich. A favorite members of any age make Lori Wright at 603- case of rain. The concert in Springfield. The pieces Street in North Springfield. LUDLOW, Vt. – Josh fall event on the lawn up this diverse group of 401-8123 or email at is free to the public and performed will all be Hosted by North School Panda will be performing of Norwich Historical volunteers. [email protected] food will be available. For band favorites, so this last Preservation Society. an outdoor Elton John Society. Quality antiques to register. MONDAYS – information, visit www. concert of the band’s 75th Tribute Concert at Jackson dealers from throughout AUG. 28 & 29 – THURSDAYS – twilightmusic.org or call year promises to be a fun Gore at Okemo Mountain New England with antique BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – LUDLOW, Vt. – The 802-387-5772. and lively event aimed Resort Sunday, Sept. 5 furniture, rugs, art, and Overeaters Anonymous CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – at pleasing audience Okemo Valley Regional at 1 p.m. Tickets are sold collectibles each in their 12-Step Recovery Program Every Thursday afternoon, AUG. 23 – members of all ages. Chamber of Commerce is online and at the door own socially-distanced is Mondays from 7-8 Upper Valley Land Trust LUDLOW, Vt. – The excited to announce The and are non-refundable. tent. Music, Antiques p.m. at the old St. Charles holds community garden AUG. 28 – Black River Valley Senior Best of Vermont Summer Purchase tickets at www. Roadshow from 11 a.m.- Catholic School building, workdays at our Up on Center will be having CAVENDISH, Vt. – Festival Saturday, Aug. okemomountainschool. 1 p.m., and a raffle. 25 Cherry Street in the Hill Conservation Area a Summer Picnic Lunch The Break Maids are 28, from 12-7 p.m., org/joshpanda. Children 12 and under are Bellows Falls. The program off of Richardson Road in Monday, Aug. 23 at performing on the and Sunday, Aug. 29, Sponsored by William free. For details, visit www. is free. Call Celeste with Charlestown. The garden noon. There is a cost. The Proctorsville green from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Raveis Vermont Properties norwichhistory.org. any questions at 802-376- is run by the UVLT and all lunch is sponsored by Saturday, Aug. 28 at 5:30 Okemo Field on Route and benefits Okemo 3507. of the produce is donated SUNDAYS – the Annunciation Parish p.m. Bring a blanket or 103 and Bixby Road in Mountain School. to the Claremont Soup TUESDAYS – Church. Please call 802- chair to relax and enjoy Ludlow, Vt. Enjoy specialty LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Kitchen and Food Pantry. SEPT. 17 – 228-7421 and make a the last concert of the foods; wine, spirits & Goat yoga is back at BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – No experience needed reservation by Aug. 20 summer season. brew tastings; artisan SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Taylor Farm, 825 Route Come check out TOPS – and all tools provided. as space is limited. The products; live music; hot Okemo Mountain School’s 11, in Londonderry. Baby Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Children welcome. An PERKINSVILLE, Vt. – Old senior center is located air balloons; and so much 11th Annual Benefit Golf goats’ playful social nature We are a nonjudgmental, adult must accompany Center Street History at 10 High St. in Ludlow. more. For details, visit Tournament will be held helps bring our focus into affordable, and supportive those under 15. Sign up to Walk & Talk in the village Please join us after lunch www. yourplaceinvermont. Friday, Sept. 17 at Crown the present moment and a weight loss group. The first receive more information com. Point Country Club in meditative state. All classes visit is free. We are taking about scheduling and Springfield. Lunch and will be held Sundays, Covid-19 precautions so tasks at www.uvlt.org/ TOWN OF ROCKINGHAM AUG. 29 – registration start at 12 from 10-11 a.m. Space is a mask is required while food-pantry-garden. BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – p.m. with an 18-hole limited. Preregistration and attending the meeting. All The Town of Rockingham is soliciting contracting Jenna Sawin Rice hosts shotgun start at 1 p.m. payment are required. are welcome; youth must WALPOLE, N.H. – services for the demolition of a building located at 66 a songwriters circle with Atkinson Street in Bellows Falls, VT. A full copy of the Includes lunch, a drink, To register, go to www. be at least 9 to attend and Women’s Alcoholics Greg Goedewaagen, solicitation can be downloaded at the Town of Rocking- and amazing prizes. jasperforest.com/product- have parental permission. Anonymous meeting, a Libby Kirkpatrick, and Carl ham website or by contacting Chuck Wise (planning@ To register, visit www. page/goat-yoga-class. Meetings are every 12-step recovery program rockbf.org / 802.376.5241). Bids are due September 10, Goulet Sunday, Aug. 29 okemomountainschool. Tuesday at 25 Cherry Hill for women who have a 2021.” at 7 p.m. at Stage 33 Live, org/events-calendar/ SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The in Bellows Falls. Weigh-ins desire to stop drinking, is 33 Bridge St. in Bellows 2021golftournament. Catamount Composite start at 5:45 p.m. happening every Thursday All proceeds support our Squadron of the Civil at 7 p.m. at the St. John’s WEDNESDAYS – Scholarship Fund. Air Patrol has resumed Episcopal Church at the meeting Sundays, REGION – On corner of Westminster SEPT. 18 – from 3:30-5:30 p.m., Wednesdays at 5 p.m., and Elm streets in LUDLOW, Vt. – The at Hartness Airport in join Lori Wright for Yoga Walpole, N.H. For more Expeditionary School at Springfield. The Civil Air Flow with Meditation, information, call Viva at Black River is hosting an Patrol is the auxiliary live or watch the video 802-732-8330. Autumn Wine Tasting unit of the U.S. Air during your perfect time. SATURDAYS – SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – St. Mark’s Episcopal Church’s Dump Daze flea market returns at 33 Fairground Road in Springfield beginning at 8:30 a.m. This popular event will occur every Saturday until the “snow flies” and is entirely free. Vendors may arrive and set up at 8 a.m. Closing is at the vendor’s discretion. No animals offered for sale or giveaway. Restrooms available. Please abide by the posted regulations. Please call 802-885-2972 with any questions. DAILY – REGION – If you want to drink that’s your business, but if you want to stop, that’s ours. Contact Alcoholics Anonymous at www.aavt.org or call your local hotline at 802-885- 8281 and join a meeting. You are not alone. WEEKLY – REGION – Flow and Restore Yoga weekly live stream classes with Soulfire Yoga with Joy, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, through Saturday, Sept. 4, from 11 a.m. to noon. This class is a gentle to moderate hatha practice that fosters a deep inner connection and restores balance to the mind and body. Beginners to seasoned practitioners are welcome. Contact Joy Nagle for more information and to register for classes at [email protected] or 802-855-3003.
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Click “Add Your Event” in the black navigation bar The Vermont Journal/The Shopper August 18, 2021 | 9A REAL ESTATE/LEGAL NOTICES community AARP Fraud Watch Network: Back to School scams REGION – Not long name with the word “re- driver’s license number, always conduct a site visit danger to everyone but can the street. tact the AARP Massa- ago a national retail chain view” or “rating.” and more. before making any pay- be a greater threat to high Social Media chusetts at 866-448-3621, promoted back to school Use a credit card if you Avoid falling victim by ment and only use a local school and college students. Finally, know the dan- AARP New Hampshire at shopping with the song “It’s decide to go forward with investigating the offer be- company when choosing a The key word is “public.” gers posed by social media. 866-542-8168, AARP New the most wonderful time of a purchase, not a gift card fore completing a form. mover. 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A convenient home, potential business location or People’s Choice Quilt Awards a combination of the two! This property is located on Main Street within walking distance to amenities. This WOODSTOCK, Vt. – Weathersfield, third place. ville, second place; and leen Geagan of Browns- new england style home offers a comfortable first floor with a den, full bath, large kitchen/dining, living room, Billings Farm & Museum For small or medium “Kaleidoscope” by Kath- ville, third place. enclosed front porch. Upstairs offers a three bedrooms is pleased to an- The winning quilts will (an oversized master) and another bath. Great storage nounce the re- be on display through space in the basement. Also includes a paved driveway, sults of the 2021 Sunday, Aug. 22. Billings garage/workshop, shed and a babbling brook that feeds People’s Choice Farm & Museum is open into the Black River across the road. $115,000 Awards for the daily from 10 a.m. -5 p.m., 35th Annual Quilt and the Quilt Exhibition Exhibition held is included in admission. There are not many parcels out there that offer what this one does.Located on a dirt road in the country with 32+/- July 17 through Visit www.billingsfarm. acres with potential views of Okemo Mountain with clearing. Mostly wooded with long road frontage (1625’ +/-). A Aug. 22, 2021. org. must see! $99,900 More than 10,000 visitors have viewed the HELP WANTED Vermont Farmhouse ready for personal touches. This exhibition to date three bedroom home offers some outstanding features; and 1,100 ballots Wilson & Lawrence including a farm kitchen with pantry,formal dining were cast for fa- Inc. Tennis Court room, living room, first floor bedroom with potential vorites in the large Contractor in walk-in closet, office, enclosed front porch and a full and small quilt bath. Upstairs offers two more bedrooms, sitting room/ Grafton, VT is den, bull bath and walk in attic (potential added living categories. The hiring. Please call space). Additional features include passive solar for heat, People’s Choice custom wood interior insulated window shutters,wide Award winners for 802-869-2333 (kings) pine boards, slider doors and more. Outside of- full-size quilts are Monday-Friday, fers abundant wildlife (great bird watching, including the “Confetti Carni- Bald Eagles going up and down the river), perennials,two “Confetti Carnival” by Norma Ippolito of Chester, first place. from 8am-4pm. garage bays, shed and large barn. Situated on 18.56+/- val” by Norma Ip- PHOTO PROVIDED acres with optional 5+/- acres across the road. $289,900 polito of Chester, first place; “My Red & White Quilt” by size quilts, the winners are BROOKVIEW APARTMENTS Mary Guntz of Hartford, “Berkeley” by Linda Diak Bugbee Street, White River Junction, VT second place; and “Varia- of Chester, first place; Barrett & Valley tion on Kaffe’s Facet” “Floral Bouquets” by Mary Two-Bedroom Apartments Associates Inc. by Neomi Lauritsen of Jane Arvidson of Browns- Available Immediately “Professional Real Estate Services” All utilities included (except phone & cable) www.barrettandvalley.com Laundry room on premises, playground and off- 39 Pleasant Street, Grafton Green Mountain Union High School has street parking. USDA guidelines do apply. openings for the following coach positions: 2-person household can earn up to $56,250.00 3-person household can earn up to $62,600.00 JV Boys Soccer 4-person household can earn up to $68,950.00 Middle School Boys Soccer Landlord references, good credit required. Interested applicants should send an email to [email protected].
Cape On 32+/- Acres Stunning Yet Quaint B & B Great Investment Property W/Beautiful Mountain Views! In The Heart of Chester! 4 Car Garage w/ Workshop School Bus Driver 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths Owners Quarters, 7 Guest Rooms 6 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, 1.3+/- Acres Springfield, $650,000 Chester, $539,000 Acworth, NH, $265,000 Green Mountain Unified School District has a position open for a Full Time Bus Driver starting immediately. Driving will be approximately 4 - 6 hours a day split between the morning and afternoon. This is a School Year Position. Requirements: CDL Class B with school bus and passenger endorsement, as well as current DOT Medical Card. Background Checks and a pre-employment drug USDA Foreclosure: 3BR/1BA Cape test are required as well as being in a pool for random drug testing. Tuesday, August 31 @ 11AM Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.87 per hour Charming Cape w/Great Back Yard Spacious Double Wide 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Ranch Register & Inspect @ 10AM Just a Short Walk To The Green Has Cozy Fireplace & En Suite! Fully Applianced Kitchen 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, 0.25+/- Acres 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 3.00+/- Acres! New Vinyl Siding Send Resumes to: Todd Parah at [email protected] 56 Union Street, Springfield, VT [email protected], $189,000 Chester, $179,000 Newfane, $169,900
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SECTION: Real Estate PO# 191732 10A | August 18, 2021 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper arts & entertainment Best of Vermont Summer Cavendish Concerts concludes Festival music lineup with The Break Maids CAVENDISH, Vt. – The open to the public, so please LUDLOW, Vt. – The Oke- town of Cavendish will join your friends and neigh- mo Valley Regional Cham- close its 2021 summer mu- bors to enjoy plenty of good ber of Commerce has an- sic series with a concert by music from the gazebo. nounced the music lineup for The Break Maids on Proc- Murdock’s Restaurant and upcoming Best of Vermont torsville’s Svec Memorial Outer Limits Brewery will Summer Festival, Aug. 28- Green, Saturday, Aug. 28 at each be serving food and 29, 2021 at the Okemo Field 5:30 p.m. This concert was drink, including takeout so on Route 103 in Ludlow, Vt. postponed in July due to please support your local This festival will be a great threatening weather. It will businesses. late-summer gathering for start early so that it can fin- Facemasks and physical locals, new residents, second ish before dark. distancing are only required homeowners, and visitors to Straight off the hill and for those who are not vac- experience the very best of over the top! The Break cinated. The green is large Vermont: beer, wine, spirits, Maids are celebrating 10 and the band will be loud specialty foods, artisan prod- years of riotous glam- The Break Maids. enough to be heard through- ucts, children’s activities and stomp music that spans PHOTO PROVIDED out, so please spread out and Christine Malcolm. Jenni Johnson. more – including hot air bal- PHOTO PROVIDED PHOTO PROVIDED genres and breaks hearts maintain distancing. loons! at 70 paces. Seven Days callswith an all-original set of hits As always, the concert will Each day will feature live their three-part harmonies that have been lovingly har- be held on the green unless se- music including our headlin- Sunday, Aug. 29 – 12-7 p.m., and Sunday, 10 “ethereal like a Greek Trag- vested from the purest ingredi- vere weather threatens. In case ers. • 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ida Mae a.m.-4 p.m. Admission will be edy.” The Maids are Faith ents to fix what ails you. of rain, the concert will be held Saturday, Aug. 28 – & the Terrible Mountain String by a suggested donation ben- Wood on bass, Ida Mae The Cavendish Community in the Gethsemane Church on • 12-2 p.m. Eric King Band Band efitting AG, Farm & Taste of Specker on percussion, and and Conservation Associa- Depot Street, next to Crow’s • 2-4 p.m. Jeb Porter & Friends • 1-4 p.m. Jenni Johnson & the Okemo Valley programming. Emily Burkland on guitar. tion coordinates the summer Bakery. For more information • 4-7 p.m. Christine Malcolm Jazz Junketeers For more information, go to Live music is back and The concert series on behalf of the on the concerts, please call & the Sugarleaf Band Festival hours are Saturday, www.yourplaceinvermont.org. Break Maids are here for it town. All concerts are free and Robin at 802-226-7736. Stand-Up Shakespeare Company performs Open house at the at the Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site New England Center PLYMOUTH, Vt. – On Sat- Stand-Up Shakespeare is a urday, Sept. 4, at noon, the collective of New York City- for Circus Arts 2021 annual “Shakespeare based actors who have become Alive! A Bard-Based Variety a veritable Vermont institu- Show” returns for an all-new tion over a 21-year period. collection of scenes, skits, so- The beloved troupe travels liloquies, and songs. to Killington and Plymouth
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LUDLOW, Vt. – Okemo being sponsored by William ing, snowboarding, or free- you’ll spend some of it with ments” with Dona Nazarenko • Sept. 14-15, “Pet Sculptures” Mountain School is hostingRaveis Vermont Properties style skiing, while pursuing us. This is a list of the classes We will be holding our second with Sue Carey Josh Panda, an Elton Johnand proceeds benefit Okemo a rigorous course of aca- yet to come in our summer Summer Arts and Crafts Festi- • Sept. 18-19, “Handmade tribute band, in the courtyard Mountain School. demic study. Okemo Moun- term. val Saturday, Aug. 21. We will Greeting Cards” with Dona at Jackson Gore over Labor Okemo Mountain School, tain School relies heavily • Aug. 19, “Feather Wool have 30 vendors plus food and Nazarenko Day Weekend. The concert is celebrating 30 years in opera- on fundraisers like the Josh Trees” with Jean Reed ice cream. Admission is free of • Sept. 18-19, “Creative Metal- scheduled for Sunday, Sept. tion this winter, is a nonprofit Panda Elton John Tribute • Aug. 23, “Parent/Child charge. working” with Piper Strong 5, 2021, from 1-4 p.m. Gates educational institution dedi- Concert to help keep tuition Weaving a Footstool” with On Aug. 28-29, the Okemo • Sept. 25-26, “Stone Setting for open at 12:30 p.m. Tickets can cated to the academic and ath- affordable. Jean Reed Valley Regional Chamber of All Ages” with Hal Bosco be purchased in advance on- letic development of serious For further information, • Aug. 24, “Shaker Pincush- Commerce is organizing the • Oct. 30-31, “Silver Fabri- line at www.okemomountain- snow sports athletes. Student please contact Kate Foster at ion Basket” with Jean Reed Best of Vermont Festival to be cation for All Ages” with Hal school.org or at the door. athletes are given the opportu- kfoster@okemomountain- • Aug. 26-28, “Three Days held in Bixby Field. Just down Bosco The concert is graciously nity to train in alpine ski rac- school.org or 802-228-1112. of Basketmaking” with Dona the road on the Fletcher Farm • Nov. 5-7, “Quilter’s Choice” Nazarenko School campus, we’ll be host- with Susan Damone Balch • Aug. 27-28, “Introduction ing a pop-up Fabric and Craft • Nov. 13-14, “Setting Custom to Landscape Painting in Wa- Supply Sale on the eastern end Cabochons” with Debi Orton Quechee Hot Air Balloon Festival tercolor” with Robert O’Brien of the barn. If you are curious For more information about online about what Creative Metalwork- these classes, to register, become • Aug. 27-29, “Liberated ing entails, stop by to take a look a member, buy raffle tickets, or lifts off for 41st anniversary Quilting” with Susan Da- at Piper Strong’s popular class. to donate, please visit our web- QUECHEE, Vt. – The morning balloon lift- mone Balch We are working on our fall, site at www.fletcherfarm.org. Quechee Hot Air Balloon offs while indulging in Craft and Music Festival, the breakfast pizza and cof- longest running hot air bal- fee. The afternoon can loon festival in New England, be spent enjoying stellar The 12th Annual Blue Flames will celebrate its 41st anniver- entertainment or visit- sary in 2021 when thousands ing the various artisans are expected to flock to cen- and food vendors. Dur- tral Vermont, Sept. 3-5, 2021. ing evening liftoff, you Concert and picnic Twenty balloonists headline can grab dinner and sit WESTON, Vt. – On Friday, the 12th year is donating their green in Vermont. the event with five flights slat - hillside on the Quechee Aug. 27, from 4 to 6 p.m., ev- talent and time to a festive com- Most of all, come for the fun ed throughout the weekend Green or consider wait- eryone is invited to come to munity celebration. Bring a pic- of celebration and sharing spirit and additional tethered rides Quechee Hot Air Balloon Festival. ing until dusk for the Weston’s town green for our nic, family, and friends. of community. The Ladies of PHOTO BY AMELIA CORDISCHI during the day. Attendees can balloon-glow show. 12th Annual Blue Flames Come to honor the nine pio- the Green, in the spirit of their visit with 50 craft vendors, in- Headlining this year’s Steel Band Concert. neer women who 135 years ago ancestors, welcome all to join in dulge in a variety of fare from 16 loon Festival, which truly -epitothree-day extravaganza of Come listen to a free con- turned a smelly frog pond and the fun. Thank you to the Blue food vendors and sit back and mizes what a community evententertainers are A2VT on cert by the enchanting Blue muddy swamp into what is now Flames for their participation, enjoy dozens of entertainers for stands for,” said P.J. Skehan,- Friday,ex Dave Keller Band on Flames Steel Band who for called the most beautiful town amazing good will, and support! all ages, over the three-day ex- ecutive director of the HartfordSaturday, and The Tricksters travaganza. Children’s activities Area Chamber, who hosts andon Sunday. include bubble machines, rock manages the annual event. “Our Dates for the Quechee Bal- climbing wall, bounce house, sponsors, volunteers, and theloon Festival are Sept. 3 to 5, and more. A variety of festivaltown come together and rally 2021. Hours are as follows: favorites and new food offer- each year to make this a bench- Friday from 3 to 10 p.m., and ings with local healthy options mark event. It truly epitomizes Saturday and Sunday from 6 and a beer and wine garden are what we can achieve when oura.m. to 10 p.m. planned. community comes together.” For more information, visit “After taking a hiatus in 2020 Festivalgoers have much www.hartfordvtchamber. due to the pandemic, we’re to choose from during the com, call 802-295-7900, or proud to celebrate the 41st- annithree-day event. They can startemail info@hartfordvtcham- versary of Quechee Hot Air- Baltheir day at sunrise and watch ber.com.
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Become a member of the Springfield Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) of the University of Vermont and enjoy engaging in intellectually stimulating lectures with like-minded adults on topics such as: Vermont History - Science & Nature - Arts & Literature Current Events - Music - And more! Lectures are held every two weeks on Tuesdays from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, at the Nolin Murray Center, 40 Pleasant Street, Springfield, VT. For more information on programs and membership, call 802-885-3094 or visit our website at learn.uvm.edu/olli/springfield 12A | August 18, 2021 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper arts & entertainment The Dance Factory opens “Mandalas from registration for 2021-22 session Nature” at Gallery SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The season is AcroDance, an ath- Dance Factory has released letic style that combines dance at the VAULT their schedule for the 2021-22 moves with gymnastics. Several school year, marking their 37th sessions of yoga will be offered SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Gal- continuous season of nurturing in age-leveled classes for chil- lery at the VAULT is excited community dancers of all ages dren and adults, and chair yoga to bring you a show of man- and abilities. With class size re- will be making its debut. Owner dala creations by photogra- strictions now lifted, the school and teacher Kate DeRosia ex- pher Gene Parulis from Aug. is finally able to make full use of plains that by using a chair for 4 through Sept. 8. their renovated second studio stability, students can safely go Gene sees the possibilities by offering an expanded slate of deeper into poses, similar to in simple nature forms and is classes for ages 3 to adult. Many how ballet dancers use a barre The Dance Factory announced their 2021-22 schedule of classes. able to turn them into mag- popular classes fill up quickly, for support. Rounding out the PHOTO BY DENISE E. PHOTOGRAPHY nificent works of art. The and families are encouraged to schedule are preschool dance, longer you look at them the register as soon as they are able ballet, pointe, jazz, hip-hop, in the Dance Factory’s yearly The Dance Factory is locat- more you see. He has created “Agean Dome” by Gene Parulis. to secure their spots. As fur- modern, and tap. Trial sessions production of “The Nutcracker,” ed on Main Street in Spring- a booklet that explains the PHOTO PROVIDED ther incentive this year, every of beginning ballet, tap, and jazz a cherished rite of passage for field, and fall classes begin process. You might like to try student enrolled with payment for teens and adults will be an- local dancers that has amassed Sept. 13. To view the com- doing this yourself. avid traveler. during August will be entered nounced as well. over $20,000 for public arts pro- plete schedule or for more in- Bring the whole family, as Gallery at the VAULT, 68 into a drawing to win a session Students at the Dance Fac- grams. formation, please visit www. all will enjoy looking for all Main Street in Springfield, is of classes, Dance Factory mer- tory have several opportunities The annual Spring Recital al- dancefactoryvt.com or www. sorts of interesting mani- open Wednesday and Saturday chandise, or tickets to the annual to perform throughout the year. lows students of all dance styles facebook.com/springfield- festations. These photos are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday production of “The Nutcracker.” Ballet students in second grade to showcase their skills for fam- dancefactory. amazing. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more in- New to the Dance Factory this and up are invited to participate ily and friends. Advanced ballet To register for classes, con- Gene has been taking pic- formation, call 802-885-7111, students and alumni recently tact studio owner Kate DeR- tures and making images email galleryvault@vermontel. performed “Thumbelina,” an osia at 802-875-2561 or at since childhood. He is a pro- net, visit www.galleryvault.org, Knitting with Friends original ballet choreographed by [email protected], or fessor of comparative reli- or like us on Facebook. Handi- Wednesdays 10am-12pm Dance Factory teacher Ashley register with Kate in person gion and mythology and an capped accessible. Knit Knite Thursdays 5-8pm Hensel-Browning that debuted this month at the Concerts Virtual Zoom Thursdays 7-8pm in June. Dance Factory students at the Comtu performances. will be also featured every Fri- Because the safety of students Odd Bobbins Spinners day in August during Concerts and staff remains paramount, Springfield Second Sunday each Month at the Comtu, the summer mu- the Dance Factory will con- Wed 10-4, Thurs 12-8, sic series produced by Spring- tinue to follow all current Co- Fri 12-4, Sat 10-4 field on the Move. vid-19 protocols. Community Chorus www.SixLooseLadies.com | 802-875-7373 287 Main St. On The Green, Chester, VT David Chaves 2021 fall session SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Do you Marin, manager of the chorus, like to hum along to tunes and at springfieldcommunitycho- The Emporium Tobacco EXCAVATING sometimes sing the songs you [email protected] or call Barbara Family Owned & Operated Since 1980 know in the shower? Come at 802-886-1777. and join singers like you who The concert weekend will be & Gift Shop love to sing. The Springfield Dec. 4 and 5. 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Sculpting your tion and refreshments at 6:30 We encourage all participants 802-775-2552 piece of Vermont p.m. The dues for the fall ses- to be fully vaccinated. If not 131 Strongs Ave, Rutland, VT 802-824-3140 to fit your Dreams! sion cover professional voice vaccinated, please wear a face- Londonderry, VT lessons by our conductor as we mask to reduce the risk of Co- rehearse our concert selections. vid-19 to yourselves and other For any questions, contact Fred chorus members. 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