PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE 58 PAID POSTAL CUSTOMER FREE Years RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER PERMIT #2 N. HAVERHILL, NH ECRWSSEDDMECRWSS Elections Hoppy & Town Meeting Leap Year Day March 3 Feb. 29, 2020 Your Local Community Newspaper FEBRUARY 26, 2020 | WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM VOLUME 58, ISSUE 39 The 10th Annual & Yesterday2020 Today See Insert Inside the Paper Windham County coalitions attend forum in Washington, D.C. BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Rep- Vermont Department of Health tobacco and vape use. coach and family restorative jus- resentatives from Windham also attended. This is the first “The best part of the forum tice coordinator, agreed. “The County’s community coali- time recovery colleagues joined for me is always Capitol Hill way the youth eloquently advo- tions traveled to Washington, prevention staff at the forum. Day, when we are given the op- cated for themselves concerning D.C. the first week of February The coalitions heard from portunity to meet with mem- underage tobacco use and vap- to collaborate with 3,000 sub- several national prevention bers of both the House and the ing, as well as underage drink- stance abuse prevention special- leaders, including Boston May- Senate. During these meetings, ing and drug consumption, was ists and advocates throughout or Martin Walsh and Dr. Nora we are able to convey the im- inspiring. They really renewed the country for the Commu- Volkow from the National In- portance of funding for preven- my hope in our society, particu- nity Anti-Drug Coalitions of stitute on Drug Abuse. The tion, and inform our legislators larly the future of the country in America’s 30th annual National Vermont contingent, totaling a about specific successes and overcoming this epidemic and Leadership Forum. The Wind- record-breaking 63 people, had concerns in our communities,” stopping the cycle among our ham County coalitions making meetings with staff from Sen. says Cindy Hayford, Deerfield next generation of citizens.” Members of Vermont coalitions stand in front of the Capitol Building, the journey were The Collab- Bernie Sanders, Sen. Patrick Valley Community Partner- The CADCA Forum covered just prior to meeting with Congressman Peter Welch and staffers for orative, Deerfield Valley Com- Leahy offices, and met face-to- ship director. “This year, the a wide range of topics – from Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Patrick Leahy in Washington, D.C. munity Partnership, Greater face with Congressman Welch highlight of these meetings was how to prevent prescription PHOTO PROVIDED Falls Connections, and West during the “Capitol Hill Day” having 35 Vermont youth at- drug abuse and the use of mari- River Valley Thrives. Represen- event Wednesday, Feb. 5. Topics tend the meetings with the Ver- juana to how to deal with the launched programs to address Take-Back Days. tatives from the Turning Point discussed with Vermont’s na- mont group and having their recent vaping epidemic and de- some of these topics such as the CADCA’s National Leader- of Windham County and of tional representatives included informed, articulate voices be velop policies to reduce under- “I Will Be A Parent” campaign, ship Forum is the nation’s larg- Springfield, Greater Falls Com- the impact of opioids, mari- h e ard .” age drinking. The local coali- Sticker Shock, and participating est training conference for com- munity Justice Center, and the juana, underage alcohol, and J.R. Layne, certified recovery tions in Windham County have in National prescription drug munity prevention. Springfield to receive Fire Department requests Working Communities equipment funds from Challenge Grant Selectboard BY BETSY THURSTON 40 tanks. Mu- BY JOE MILLIKEN very grateful to Gov. Scott, his care. The Shopper nicipal Man- The Shopper administration, and our philan- “We look forward to work- ager Wendy thropic and private sector part- ing with these eight com- BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Harrison SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The ners for all they’ve done to help munity teams in the coming On Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the agreed they town of Springfield was recently get us here.” months, as they refine their Rockingham Selectboard could loan one of eight regions chosen to The Springfield region co- proposals with guidance meeting, the Rockingham the 10 that receive a $15,000 planning grant recipients of the planning grant from the Fed and other ex- Fire Department requested RFD needed. as part of Vermont’s Working are the Springfield Regional perts,” Rosengren added. equipment funds to replace Burbela ex- Rockingham Fire Department requests equipment Communities Challenge grant Development Corporation and SRDC Executive Director 10 tanks expiring this sum- plained shift- funds from Selectboard at latest meeting. competition. Launched last River Valley Technical Center, Bob Flint spoke of Spring- mer. ing tanks PHOTO PROVIDED May, the grant competition sup- each being selected by an inde- field’s plan moving forward in Kevin Kingsbury of the around be- ports local collaborative efforts pendent jury. The duo applied an exclusive interview. “We’ve Rockingham Fire Depart- tween departments would give March 2 at 7 p.m. in the Bel- to help build stronger economic for the grant on behalf of several put together a great team, in- ment said that many of the them varying expiration dates. lows Falls Opera House. He communities throughout Ver- area organizations and nonprof- cluding human service agen- bottles had already expired Village Trustee President encouraged participation, “as mont’s towns, regions, and cit- its and state agencies. cies, training resources, and and the rest would expire Deborah Wright wondered much as we can get,” at this ies. The grants will support the employers. We look forward in June. He requested just why the three fire depart- year’s Town Meeting. The announcement was re- teams’ work in order to turn to collaborating with these re- over $6,000 for 10 new ments did not work together On Tuesday, March 3, resi- cently made by the Federal Re- their ideas into formal ac- sources, as well as the public, bottles from the equipment to schedule bulk purchases. dents vote at the Masonic serve Bank of Boston President tion plans. In six months, four over the next few months in fund and suggested buying Putignano agreed the Fire Temple between 8 a.m. and 7 and CEO Eric Rosengren and teams will then be chosen from putting a strong application them from Dalmation Fire Equipment Committee was p.m., and the next Selectboard Vermont Gov. Phil Scott. The the eight for larger, multi-year together for the final grant Equipment. He explained formed to organize the Sax- meeting will follow at 7:30 other regions selected were awards in order to execute their decision. We believe this that he chose Dalmation tons River, Bellows Falls, and p.m. Greater Barre, Lamoille County, plans. The funds are estimated could be a really strong op- because of cost, and both Rockingham Fire Depart- Harrison mentioned if any- Northeast Kingdom, Northwest to be $300,000 for each team. portunity for the region.” Saxtons River and West- ments, and their goal was to one needs transportation to Vermont, Southern Vermont, The SRDC and RVTC’s pro- Gov. Scott added what an minster Fire Departments work on a purchasing sched- contact the town for assis- White River Valley, and Win- posal project is based around in- important opportunity this had purchased from them ule to offset expiration dates. tance. Hammond reminded ooski. creasing the region’s workforce program is. “It’s great to see in the past. Susan Hammond asked how voters that absentee ballots The eight planning grant re- participation, job retention, and Vermont communities col- The equipment fund had long it would take to acquire were also available. cipients will be participating in racial equality. If chosen as one laborating together with a $11,000, and Gaetano Pu- the new tanks. Since it only Officials urged residents three meetings, beginning in of the four grant recipients, they wide range of public and tignano said, “I don’t think takes about two weeks, she to review the Town Report March, and will be engaging are proposing a multi-year plan private partners addressing we should drain the fund.” suggested waiting on the pur- prior to the meeting as there with the public as they prepare to address improving in these complex issues to improve He also said he thought the chase. Putignano wanted to are a number of articles to their grant applications, which areas within the Springfield re- the future of Vermonters and Fire Committee should be wait for the Fire Committee, vote upon. Find a copy at the will be submitted in June. gion through training and edu- to make our state a better involved with the decision. and Harrison said the com- Rockingham Library, Public “This is an important mile- cation, but also other aspects place to live in. I look forward Finance Director Shan- mittee meets in March. Safety building, Lisai’s Mar- stone for the Working Commu- such as better transportation, to seeing these ideas progress non Burbela understood Stefan Golec reminded resi- ket, People’s Bank, the Rock- nities Challenge in Vermont,” restorative justice, and the coor- as the teams move forward that currently the Bellows dents about the annual meet- ingham Medical Center, and Eric Rosengren said. “We are dination and availability of child with the challenge.” Falls Fire Department had ing scheduled for Monday, Town Offices.

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arts is a high priority. It is Stainless truly a gift to come to work every day and create joy Outdoor through music.” Springfield Area Revolving Wood Kurn Hattin Executive Furnace Director Stephen Harrison stated, “We’re all quite proud Loan Fund available to help New England Outdoor Furnace of and happy for Lisa. Lisa’s 877 John Stark Highway • • Newport, NH 03773 dedication, expertise, and enthusiasm give us all inspi- businesses 603-863-8818 ration for doing our best in neofnh.com our areas of responsibility. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Development Administration nesses in the region. “Now we This is a very well-deserved Springfield Regional De- to complement other funding have a tool that can help with Come see the Best of the Best recognition and award.” velopment Corporation sources in helping area com- financing to drive growth in February Limited Hours: 9 am - 12 pm Since 1894, Kurn Hat- is proud to announce the panies to create and retain our region, in partnership with tin Homes for Children has launch of the new Spring- jobs as well as stimulate the our area lenders,” Flint said. He The Finest Designed Outdoor Wood Burner! helped thousands of children field Area Revolving Loan creation and relocation of new said that the RLF is available to and their families by offer- Fund, which is a source of businesses. The RLF formerly applicants in the 10 towns in - Perfect combination of performance & value ing a safe home and quality debt financing for small and was operated by Connecticut the SRDC service region. - Easy to operate, FireStar II controller takes guesswork out of operating education in a nurturing en- medium-size companies in River Development Corpora- For more information about - EPA-Certified, clean-burning vironment. Its mission: Kurn southern Windsor County, tion. the Springfield Area Revolving Hattin transforms the lives as well as those looking to SRDC Executive Director Loan Fund, or to get a loan ap- $ of children and their families start a business. Bob Flint says that the addi- plication, please contact Paul Get up to 400 in Instant Rebates! forever. Follow their journey The Springfield Area Re- tion of the Springfield Area Kowalski at SRDC, pkowal- at www.kurnhattin.org. volving Loan Fund utilizes Revolving Loan Fund provides ski@springfielddevelopment. funds from the Economic another resource to help busi- org or 802-885-3061. Bellows Falls Area Senior Center winter and spring happenings

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The Tina White will be hosting registration form at tinamw@ Bellows Falls Area Senior Cen- a March scrapbooking event vermontel.net, 802-869-3478, ter introduces Movie Mon- Saturday, March 7, from 8 a.m. or stop by the senior center days. We will be showing the to 5 p.m. Bring a scrapbook to pick one up at the bulletin following movies Mondays at or refill pages, pictures, ad- board. 12:15 p.m. hesives, tools, other cropping The senior center is hosting • March 9, “No Time for Ser- materials such as paper, card- an AARP Driver Safety Course  geants” stock, and a bag lunch. Pack up Wednesday, April 1, from 9 • March 16, “The Magnificent your projects, join us for some a.m. to 2 p.m. Space for this  Seven” great conversation, finish a course is limited and you can • March 23, “Shane” project, and make new friends. reserve your spot with pay- • March 30, “The Flintstones” Please contact me for a pre- ment. Cars have changed. So  have traffic rules, driving con-  ditions, and the roads we trav-  el every day. Some drivers have never looked back since they  got their first driver’s licens-  es, but even the most experi- enced drivers can benefit from  brushing up on their driving  skills. Lunch will be available  for purchase at the center or you can bring your own. With winter weather upon us, please remember that if  the WNESU School System is closed due to inclimate weath-  er, so are we! The Bellows Falls Area Se-  nior Center is open to local se- niors aged 50 and over. We do  not charge membership fees so  feel free to drop in and check Solving hard water, iron, blue us out. We serve a hot lunch  Monday through Friday start-  staining, radon and arsenic ing at 11:30 a.m. The senior  center is located at 18 Tuttle St. problems in the Central in Bellows Falls. We offer ac- Vermont area since 1984 cessibility in the forms of a lift and ramps, and we have plenty of free parking. Contact us for further information at 802- 463-3907.

@VermontJournal The Shopper February 26, 2020 | 3A Moore earns Lawyer of Rockingham Library Distinction honor offers Wi-Fi Hotspots ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – handle complex real es- The Lawyers of Distinction tate transactions from BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – ingham Library. Through this For more information about is pleased to announce that start to finish. Attorney The Rockingham Free Public lending program, the library the Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending Christopher S. Moore, Esq. Moore is a founding Library is offering a new ser- provides students and parents program and other digital of Rockingham, Vt., has been member of the Vermont vice – lending portable Wi- access to educational resources services offered, contact the certified as a member. The Trial Lawyer’s Associa- Fi Hotspots to enable library and job seekers access to em- library at 802-463-4270, refer- Lawyers of Distinction is rec- tion, a member of the card holders to “borrow the ployment resources, with the [email protected], ognized as the fastest grow- American and Vermont internet.” This new program aim to bridge the digital di- or online at www.rockingham- ing community of distin- Bar Association, for- is made possible through vide for low-to-moderate in- library.org. Stop by the library guished lawyers in the United mer Planning Commis- a grant from the Public Li- come residents. This is part of at 65 Westminster St. in Bel- States. Lawyers of Distinction sioner, Village Trustee, brary Association and its a growing national trend where lows Falls to join and fill out shall not offer membership to and Selectboard chair. Digital Lead Initiative. Pro- public libraries are expand- a Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot User more than 10% of attorneys A graduate of Vermont vision of these hotspots is a ing their services to meet the Agreement Form. Youth 16 and in any given state. Members Academy, he holds natural extension of the free unique needs of the communi- younger will need a parent or are accepted based upon ob- the following degrees: Wi-Fi service currently pro- ties they serve. guardian to fill out their form. jective evaluation of an attor- Bachelor of Science in vided at the library. “The ney’s qualifications, license, political science, legal community looks to the li- reputation, experience, and concentration, Juris brary for public internet ac- disciplinary history. Christopher S. Moore. Doctor, and Master of cess,” said Célina Houlné, li- PHOTO PROVIDED University of Maine Christopher S. Moore is an Laws. brary director. “The hotspot experienced and dedicated Lawyers of Distinc- lending program will allow announces Dean’s List for trial and transactional lawyer Attorney Moore’s courtroom tion uses its own indepen- even more of our patrons to who focuses his practice on real experience has led to favor- dent criteria, including both use our online services.” fall 2019 semester estate, civil litigation, and estate able verdicts for many satisfied objective and subjective fac- Digital inclusion is a stra- planning. With a central office clients. As an agent for First tors in determining if an at- tegic priority for the Rock- N. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Breanna Vittum of North Spring- located in downtown Bellows American Title Company and torney can be recognized as a field was named to the University of Maine at Farmington Falls, Vt., Moore Law Offices approved settlement agent for Lawyer of Distinction in the Dean’s List for the fall 2019 semester. has been serving southern and numerous lending institutions, United States in their respec- central Vermont since 2003. Attorney Moore is qualified to tive field. F

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Dear Editor, Dear Editor,

Springfield Medical Care Sys- velop reorganization plans for communities is: I would like to share my for them. Right now, there are ect that a Scout, once they have tems and Springfield Hospital a sustainable healthcare system. • We plan to file exit plans opinion on the support of lo- only three Scouts, two boys and made Life Rank, can complete have an excellent working re- Throughout the process, man- soon; cal scouting in our area. I am one Cub in my entire middle to assist their community with lationship that has served our agement and the Boards of Di- • Reorganization envisions a Life Rank Boy Scout from school. a need. Many Scouts and other communities well in the past; rectors for both organizations continuing collaboration be- Troop 252, located in Spring- I know there have been a lot of friends, family, and community and the collaboration is expected have carefully reviewed financial tween Springfield Hospital field, Vt., as well as an eighth negative things in the national members help to complete. Now to continue well into the future. and organizational strategies to and the SMCS health center grader at Bellows Falls Mid- news about scouting, but I really that I am Life Rank, I am start- The SMCS health center net- determine the best approach to network; dle School. I am hoping by don’t think people understand ing to plan my project, too. work is an anchor in our lo- efficiently and effectively main- • Services will be designed to writing this letter I can help how much scouting really does Not only do we get to give cal communities, as a valued tain local access to healthcare respond and meet the needs make my community more in our local area. I think that if back to our community, but we healthcare provider as well as an services. of the region; and, aware of the importance of folks understood what we as get to do some pretty awesome economic cornerstone. Current We anticipate filing exit plans • The organizations’ projec- scouting and gain support for Scouts do for our community other things that gives us chanc- Chapter 11 Reorganization plans with the bankruptcy court this tions demonstrate they are new scouts. locally there would be a better es that we may not otherwise anticipate doing everything we spring. Our goal is to ensure a sustainable into the future. I have been in Scouts since respect. Maybe parents would get. In our Troop, we go on a can to strengthen the health sys- strong primary care system that The future of healthcare in first grade when I joined Cub look at trying to get their kids major trip every other summer. tem network and to ensure on- continues to operate health cen- our region remains strong. Scouts as a Tiger. Today, kids into scouting or at least support In the summer of 2019, we went going access to care within our ters in the same towns where Much work remains to be can join as early as kindergar- those who do. It is not only what to California as a Troop and did region. All plans maintain a pri- they are currently located. Also, done; but Board members ten if they wanted to as Lions; the Scouts give but what they get hikes and cool stuff at Yosemite mary focus in terms of patient that Springfield Hospital main- and staff are up to the chal- but they can also join at any in return – a big lesson on what National Park, Sequoia National care and the delivery of health- tains operations. Specific ser- lenge, and we look forward to time of the year, especially at it means to be a better person Park, and in San Francisco. In care service. vices offered may change – as meeting the healthcare needs the Boy Scout level. When and how to do for others, not San Francisco, we visited Alca- Reorganization may, and likely with any business – depending of our communities for years I was in first grade, there just for ourselves. traz and rode bikes across the will, involve a somewhat differ- on community demand and re- to come. was a Cub Scouts Pack and One of the most important Golden Gate Bridge. ent corporate structure. imbursement for services. It is a Boy Scouts Troop in Bel- things that I feel I have done In the summer of 2021, we Springfield Medical Care premature at this time to share Sincerely, lows Falls. But because of the since being a Scout is commu- are planning on going to Iceland Systems Inc. and Springfield further details, other than to Joshua R. Dufresne, MBA, small number of kids partici- nity service. This past summer with our Troop. I hope that by Hospital filed Chapter 11 Reor- say exit plans will soon be filed Acting Chief Executive Offi- pating, both the Troop and I was able to give my local rec writing this letter I have been ganization with the U.S. Bank- and need to be approved by the cer, SMCS Pack discontinued, and my area about 30 hours of com- able to help people better un- ruptcy Court in June of 2019. bankruptcy court. Michael J. Halstead, MBA, friends and I joined up withmunity service, helping them derstand that scouting is more This action was taken to provide The message we want to be Interim Chief Executive Of- the Springfield Pack 258 and out on the grounds. I have also than just camping and stuff, it both organizations time to de- sure is clear throughout our ficer, Springfield Hospital Troop 252. helped out my hockey program is about giving back and letting Since I have been in Scouts, with their Learn to Skate events kids have a chance to do some I have seen the amount of and gave them time to help ref- amazing things. Dear Editor, kids in my community de- eree games for the younger kids. crease. Some kids join up andI have also had a chance to help Thank you, “Half-baked idea” usually re- conventional wisdom that we problems directly? For ex- then leave because they have out my friends with their Eagle Trenton Fletcher fers, insultingly, to an idea that need more people in Vermont. ample, how does Japan han- other things to do or because Scout projects. Life Scout, Troop 252 hasn’t been thought through. But Population shrinkage creates dle an aging population? If a they have decided it was not Eagle Scout projects are a proj- Bellow Falls, Vt. I offer an idea that I admit is half- problems. An aging population shrinking population reduces baked. Because no one in Ver- creates problems. Worker short- tax revenues, does it not also mont is talking about it, because age, reduced tax revenues, fewer reduce the demand for gov- the idea contradicts the largely consumer dollars in circulation. ernment services? Conversely, unchallenged assumption that There’s no denying these prob- does increased population folks, regardless of ideology, par- lems, but I doubt the conven- not increase the demand for ty, or cultural background, con- tional wisdom that these prob- government services? Can in- sider self-evident. I’m not ready lems can be addressed only by creased government revenues to advocate for this idea, but I’d reversing population shrinkage. and services ever keep up with like to have a conversation. Have we fully explored the population increases? Is it not I’m not convinced of the possibility of addressing these possible to adjust to changes in scale? Are there benefits to shrinkage? Is there a downside Rick Strobl to growth? Vermont’s loss of population Income Tax Preparation isn’t unique or even unusual. Rural areas throughout the Dear Editor, Affordable • Experienced • Accurate • Personal Attention Direct Deposit country are losing population. Now Accepting All Major Credit Cards And such loss creates for them Did you know that patients “Give Blood to Give Time.” Indi- need to fight back. the problems with which fighting cancer need more viduals are invited to honor their All blood types are needed Specializing in: “Earned Income Credit” “Self Employed” Vermont is now dealing. But blood than patients fighting loved ones by making a blood do- to ensure a reliable supply for “Rental Properties” “Small Businesses” some communities seem to any other disease? Cancer pa- nation appointment or financial patients, and more people are negotiate those problems bet- tients use nearly one-quarter contribution at www.GiveBlood- needed to donate blood regularly 2 Convenient Locations ter than others. Researchers at of the nation’s blood supply. ToGiveTime.org. to help meet the need. On behalf 70 Route 106 78 Cooks Pond Road Iowa State University are in- In fact, five units of blood are According to the American of the Red Cross and American North Springfield, Vt Weathersfield, Vt vestigating whether “commu- needed every minute to help Cancer Society, 1 in 3 people in Cancer Society, I encourage you Call for Appointment: 802-299-5121 nities can still thrive as they someone going through can- the U.S. will be diagnosed with to Give Blood to Give Time in lose population?” The answer cer treatment. Yet, only 3% of cancer in their lifetime. A loved support of cancer patients and seems to be yes. Sometimes. people in the U.S. give blood. one’s cancer diagnosis may leave their families. The sociology of shrinkage To help ensure patients have families and friends feeling help- indicates that people thrive the strength and support to less. But when someone donates With warm regards, Ludlow American Legion amidst shrinking population fight cancer, the American Red blood or platelets or makes a fi- Maria Devlin, CEO FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER if they have strong citizen in- Cross and American Cancer nancial gift, they are helping to American Red Cross volvement in healthy commu- Society are teaming up this give patients and their families New Hampshire and Vermont nity institutions. February to encourage people time, resources, and the hope they region Friday, February 28 I’ll continue baking this American idea and report further in fu- Roast Pork ture legislative reports. I must Dear Editor, admit that for me the wish is Legion with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies, father to the thought here. I After reading the great ar- the energy programs and renew- Although we don’t personally Post #36 and Dessert rather like, indeed I love, Ver- ticle in the Rutland Herald able energy programs on behalf know Mary Powell, we have been mont as the thinly populated regarding Green Mountain of customers’ savings and Cli- impressed by her concerns and 135 Main Street $12.00 place it is. Connecticut is a Power’s CEO Mary Powellmate Change. As a customer, we talents. Good luck to Mary on Ludlow, VT - and, being Green Mountain partook on the energy savings her new ventures. Thank you for to Benefit the very nice place, but it’s no Ver mont. Power customers, we wanted all your accomplishments. Sons of the American Legion equipment program sponsored 802-228-9807 to thank Mary for the great job by Green Mountain Power and Seatings from Seatings will be from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Sincerely, she and her staff have accom- Vermont state credits. What a Sincerely, 5:30 to 7:00 pm Call 802-228-9807 for reservations. Sen. Dick McCormack plished for their customers. great program and money sav- Herbert B. Van Guilder Windsor County Especially Mary’s efforts on ings! Thank you. Ludlow, Vt.

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I am writing in regards to ing, and salting. We have not down. I go around and look 802-228-7797 this winter season’s road care yet had a major storm like yearsat other roads, and they were and conditions. I am a legal past, and we still can’t keep theplowed, sanded, and salted to 44 Pond Street • Ludlow, VT resident and taxpayer in the roads clean. the point of water running from town of Ludlow, Vt. I have Scraping road down when the amount of salt used. I found www.killarneyludlow.com resided off of Andover Road warm out will take care of lots the main roads, West Hill, South for over 30 years and feel that of it; but if not, some salt will go and North Hill clear. However, Pub Opens at 3pm this winter season has been long ways. As for sand, I do think Andover and its adjoining roads Dinner Available at 5pm the worst for plowing, sand- they could stand to put more were still snow-covered and with no salt or sand. This has been an ongoing matter for years and nothing gets done about it. For CHAVES EXCAVATING the amount of taxes we pay, we shouldn’t go through this. We have yet to have a “real Fri, Feb. 28 Sat, Feb. 29 ALL MATERIALS FOR COMPLETE SITE WORK Vermont winter” like years past. • SandSand • Gravel • Gravel • Stone• Stone And if we do and this is not ad- Lonnie Griffiths Bear Mtn Boys • Shurpac • Topsoil • Fill dressed, how will roads be then? from 7-10 pm from 5-8 pm Shurpac • Topsoil • Fill I will say this. The town crew members of years gone by never • 5000 lb. Hydraulic left roads in such poor shape. 5,000Hammer lb. Hydraulicfor Ledge Hammer& for RockLedge Splitting & Rock Splitting They didn’t have the equipment like they do now and they still were in better shape. Maybe Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays •Portable Portable On-Site On Site Crushing Crushing& Screening &Screening Equipment pride has been lost somewhere Open Mic Night Trivia Night Irish Session Equipment between the generations. at 8:30 pm at 7:00 pm at 6:30 pm 802-824-3140 Sincerely, Londonderry, VT Dennis Van Guilder Londonderry, VT Ludlow, Vt. The Vermont Journal/The Shopper February 26, 2020 | 5A

Ron Patch is a Chester Walpole Historical Society native, Chester LOCAL Historical Society president, and a lifelong presents the grand resort antiques dealer. HISTORY He can be reached at hotels of the White Mountains 802-374-0119 or email WALPOLE, N.H. – On BY RON PATCH [email protected] Friday, March 6 at 7 p.m. in the Walpole Town Hall, architectural historian Bryant Tolles will share the history and architec- Snow fleas ture of the grand resorts of the White Mountains When I was young, from the pre-Civil War era in the 1950s and early to the present. 1960s, our winters The richly illustrated were much more se- presentation, sponsored vere than those we by New Hampshire Hu- have today. Bitter cold manities and the Walpole could last a week or Historical Society, will fo- The Mount Washington Resort at Bretton Woods. more. This could be cus on the surviving grand PHOTO PROVIDED 30 below or colder. resort hotels: The Mount Many days the high Washington Resort, the Moun- ers no longer in existence. on the history of tourism in temperature stayed tain View Grand, the Balsams, With degrees from Yale and America and the history of below zero. I saw 42 the Eagle Mountain House, and Boston University, Dr. Tolles New England. below in Lyndonville Wentworth Hall and Cottages. has been on the faculty of the The event is free of charge and in 1958. You could spit Extensive illustrations will doc- University of Delaware, Tufts, open to all. Refreshments will and before the spit hit ument these buildings and oth- and Harvard, teaching courses be served. the ground you could hear it crackle as it froze. We probably had Gerda Lenselink joins Twin State three times as much snow in those days Sap buckets at Ashton Spaulding sugar lot in Weathersfield. as we have today. A PHOTO PROVIDED BY TED SPAULDING Psychological Services snowstorm with two feet or more snow wasn’t out.” In those days, it was sap today and went outside and SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Twin fore joining Twin State Psycho- uncommon. March could be buckets, either metal or wood. ground the pepper, the pep- State Psychological Services is logical Services. a killer. School was seldom These sugarers climbed over per flakes on the snow would pleased to announce that Gerda Lenselink has extensive ex- cancelled. huge snowbanks five feet high. look like snow fleas. This Lenselink, M.A., is now affili- perience in providing assess- In those days, Vermont In the woods, snowshoes were gives you an idea how small ated with our group. ment, psychotherapeutic, and was far less wooded than needed to get around. It was they are. Lenselink received her de- consultation services in schools today. This resulted in huge hard work. Again, my observations gree in clinical psychology at and multiple healthcare settings. snowdrifts. Without trees to It was usually in April when only: It’s when these pock- the University of Leiden, the Lenselink is experienced in break the blowing snow, the someone saw the first rob- ets around the tree trunks Netherlands. She moved to the EMDR treatment as well as sen- wind blew the snow long dis- in. This news spread rapidly begin to show up, that I see USA in 1994 and is licensed sorimotor psychotherapy. She tances, often piling up in the amongst townspeople. Gor- snow fleas. Snow fleas live to practice psychology in Ver- provides psychotherapeutic and road. don Gates had an old saying: in the decaying leaves under mont as a licensed psychologist- assessment services for children, The stretch of Route 103 “I’d rather see the Devil than a the snow. When the snow masters. She was privileged to adolescents, and adults. north of Healdville was one March robin.” Today, we do see melts, exposing the decay- have worked at Healthcare and Twin State Psychological of these locations. This is the the March robin, sometimes ing leaves, the snow fleas Rehabilitation Services as area Services, 29 Ridgewood Rd., in long flat before the blinking February. come to the surface. This is manager of the children’s divi- Springfield, Vt., is scheduling light and the turn to Bel- another sign that winter is sion and clinical supervisor in Gerda Lenselink. appointments for Lenselink. mont. My earliest memories Snow fleas beginning to break. Don’t eat Springfield for many years be- PHOTO PROVIDED Please call 802-885-5719. here were snow fences that Those men working in the that snow. were parallel to 103. These woods sugaring, logging, or From Wikipedia: “Hypo- snow fences were a couple rabbit hunting were the first gastrura nivicola is a spe- hundred feet off 103. to see “snow fleas.” What I give cies of dark blue Springtail. What women should know about Snow fences acted as a bar- below is not a scientific study Its (US) English name is rier for drifting snow. While but my own observations ac- snow flea, but there are also they helped, the snow would quired over 60 years. insects called by that name. abnormal bleeding eventually drift over the top Today, it usually occurs in They are often seen jump- of the fences into the road. February. If you’re in the woods ing about on the surface of SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Abnor- mal uterine bleeding may in- Today, there is a double row this time of year, you’ll notice snow on a warm winter day mal uterine bleeding can occur clude heavy menstrual bleed- of tall evergreens along this the snow around the base of in North America.” at any age and, while not ex- ing; bleeding at unusual times section of 103 that prevents trees starting to recede. This Ice-out clusively, it is a symptom seen between periods, after sex, dur- the snow from drifting into creates a round pocket around Ice-out on the Connecti- quite often in women of child- ing menopause, etc.; unusually the road. I remember when the base of the tree. I attribute cut River was another wel- bearing age. Some of the causes long periods of seven days or those trees were planted in this to the sun warming the come sign of spring. There of abnormal bleeding may longer; or inconsistent men- the early 1960s. trees and sap beginning to run. was always someone who re- include pregnancy, structural strual cycles. As snowflakes drift and The warmth from the tree radi- ported, “The ice is out.” This abnormalities in the uterus that Testing may include a physi- tumble, they break apart. ates out, melting the snow, cre- meant we would be wetting a may include fibroids or polyps, cal exam, blood tests, pelvic These snowdrifts were not ating these pockets. line soon. uterine cancer, cervical cancer, ultrasound, and further testing light and fluffy snow. Instead, These are the conditions Baseball blood thinners, or hormonal for pregnancy, sexually trans- it was very dense. If a front when I see snow fleas. Snow Spring training baseball changes. mitted infections, or cancer Kara A. Pitt, M.D., FACOG. wheel of your car caught in fleas, you say? Yes, they are tiny was another great sign of Women who are entering may be needed based on your PHOTO PROVIDED a drift, it could suck you in. insects that cover the snow. If spring. or who are in menopause may personal situation. In those days, very few had you’ve never seen them, you have hormonal changes that Your OB/GYN or other field Gynecology at 802-885- four-wheel drive. might look for them. This week’s old saying: “If can cause the lining of the uter- healthcare professional should 7561. By the beginning of Febru- If you have a pepper grinder you bet on the world ending, us, endometrium, to thicken. be consulted immediately if ary, we were tired of winter you use on the dinner table what do you win?” This can cause bleeding or ab- you are experiencing any of the Article written by Kara A. and looking forward to normal menstruation. above symptoms. If you have Pitt, M.D., FACOG at Spring- spring. 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Maple Glaze Salmon • Fried Whole Clams • Teriyaki Steak Tips Medium Popcorn, Soda & Most Candy $5.00 (802)463-4766 ONLY $ 00 Includes Potato & Veggie of the Day On The Square • Bellows Falls, VT 11 www.bfoperahouse.com Call Ron Patch at 802-374-0119 6A | February 26, 2020 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper obituaries CHURCH SERVICES ASCUTNEY, VT. CAVENDISH-PROCTORSVILLE, VT. Prayer and Bible study Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. For more information, go to www.LudlowBaptist.org or call Pastor Jerry Brownsville Community United Methodist Church, 66 St. James United Methodist Church, 570 Main St. Scheumann at 802-228-7600. Brownsville-Hartland Rd. Worship service is at 8:30 a.m. with Pastor Earl Dionne. Sunday Sunday worship 9:30 a.m. followed by fellowship and school and nursery available. For more information, call 802- refreshments. Nursery care provided during service for children 674-3443. SPRINGFIELD, VT. 5 years and younger. ADA accessible. Call 802-484-5944, Springfield Assembly of God, 269 River St. email [email protected], or go to www.brownsvilleumc-vt. CHESTER, VT. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Sunday service begins at 11 a.m. org. Sunday evening service at 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible study for all St. Joseph’s Church, 96 S. Main St. ages at 6 p.m. Call anytime during the week to schedule a pick Vision of Light Church of Spiritualism and Healing, 2 Mass at 4 p.m. on Saturday and Thursday at 9 a.m. Confession up for children for Sunday school. For more information, call Legion Rd., Hartland, Vt. from 3 – 3:30 p.m. 802-885-4261. Every Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Hartland Legion Post behind Mike’s Mobil Station. Potluck lunch after service. For information, First Universalist Parish of Chester, Rt. 103. 211 North St. contact Barbara Welch at 802-356-9624. Sunday service at 10 a.m. between September and June, WESTMINSTER, VT. followed by light refreshments and conversation. Free childcare Christian Family Circle Chapel, 1512 Back Westminster Rd. available for children under 5. The building is handicap Sunday song service begins at 10 a.m., Sunday school at 10:30 Francis Anderson, 1966-2020 accessible with an elevator. More at www.chestervtuu.org or a.m. Fellowship lunch on first Sunday of each month. Non- 802-875-3257. denominational. Visit www.christianfamilycirclechurch.com and ALSTEAD, N.H. – Francis sic and had a fantastic sense of like us on Facebook. “Frank” Anderson, 53, of Al- humor. LUDLOW, VT. stead Center Road, passed away Francis is survived by his The First Congregational Church of Westminster, 3470 US Rt. 5 on Valentine’s Day, Friday, Feb. parents Robert and Mary An- Annunciation Catholic Church, Corner of Depot and High St. Regular Sunday worship is at 10 a.m. All are welcome! 14, 2020, but he will be in the derson of Alstead; his sister Mass on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Sundays at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. The church has a ramp and lift for wheelchair access and a hearts of his family and friends Elizabeth Ridel and husband Call 802-228-3451. handicapped bathroom. For more information, call 802-772- forever. Francis was born in William of Barkhamstead, 4148, or find us on Facebook. New Haven, Conn., Dec. 10, Conn.; and nephews Nicholas Ludlow Baptist Church, on the Green, 99 Main St. 1966, the son of Robert and and Jason. Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Music Ministry, coffee, Mary (Whalen) Anderson. He Services will be held at a later and fellowship at 10:30 a.m. Worship service at 11 a.m. with WINDSOR, VT. attended schools in Connecti- date. Arrangements are in the nursery care provided. Evening Praise service at 6:30 p.m. Old South Church, UCC, 146 Main St. cut and worked as a waiter in care of Fenton & Hennessey Sunday worship is at 10 a.m. followed by coffee hour. All are area restaurants. He loved mu- Funeral Home. welcome. For more information, call 802-674-5087 or email Wesley J. Davey, 1932-2020 [email protected]. Norma P. Hudson, 1931-2020 WALPOLE, N.H. – Wesley All services listed online at www.VermontJournal.com. Joseph Davey died peacefully WESTMORELAND, N.H. – wife Kerry of Westmoreland; Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 at Ma- Norma P. Hudson, 89, of West- daughters Gail Ainsworth and plewood Nursing Home, West- Robert C. Vann, 1938-2020 moreland, passed away Thurs- husband Tom of Westmoreland, moreland, N.H. day, Feb. 13, 2020 at Cheshire and Jean Hudson of Canaan, Wes was born in Boston SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Robert Medical Center. Norma was N.H.; and five grandchildren Sept. 10, 1932 to the late Wes- C. Vann, 81, died Tuesday, Feb. born in Westmoreland Feb. 3, and seven great-grandchildren. ley and Helen (Shanahan) 18, 2020 after a period of failing 1931, the daughter of Earnest Besides her husband, Norma is Davey. He spent his childhood health. Bob, as he was known by D. and Ethel Perham, and was a predeceased by her parents and in Dorchester and often told friends and family, was born in graduate of Keene High School. two sisters Marcia Starkey Shel- stories of his close friends and Wilkes-Barre, Pa., May 27, 1938 She worked for Bailey Ford in ley of Westmoreland and Mari- growing up on Adams Street. to parents Joseph Osceola Vann, Keene, area banks, and Bomar in lyn Arnold of Morgantown, Pa. Upon graduation, he joined 1899-1984, and Alice Juanita Charlestown. She was a member Services will be private at the the Navy and served on a flight Boyd Vann, 1907-1940. of the Emblem Club in Bellows convenience of the family. Ar- deck during the Korean War. Bob married Karen Durham, Falls, Ladies Aid of Westmore- rangements are in the care of Something he was very proud Wesley J. Davey, 1932-2020. March 18, 1957-Dec. 12, 2014, land, and the New Hampshire Fenton & Hennessey Funeral of – changing his birth date to PHOTO PROVIDED on July 6, 1989. Together, they Farm Bureau Federation. Home. In lieu of flowers, memo- enlist early. raised three girls Kelly Durham, On Oct. 13, 1950, she mar- rial donations may be made to Wes was a well-known musi- had many good years together, Janice Vann and her husband ried Norbert Hudson in Keene, the Union Church Renovation cian and entertainer in the area, building their own log home in Mike Bamforth, and Karen who predeceased her. Surviv- Fund, 998 Route 12, Westmore- playing at the Valley Green in Stoddard and then retiring to Vann Abare and her husband Robert C. Vann, 1938-2020. ing is her son Gary Hudson and land, NH 03467. Keene, N.H. and many other Sun City, Ariz. Jason, all of Springfield, Vt. He PHOTO PROVIDED places as well as private occa- Wes was predeceased by his was a wonderful, loving, and sions. He continued to enter- sisters Helen Frisco and Pau- supportive father until the very music, and singing. He was a be- PLEASE NOTE tain when he moved to Sun line Perrault and brothers Fran- end. He also leaves behind his liever in AA and helping anyone City, Ariz., after retiring and cis and William. He is survived brother Dave and half-sister who needed it. He had a full and In order to have room for each obituary we receive each playing at many of the retire- by his brother John and his Mary Lou, six grandchildren, love-filled life with many friends week, we ask that submissions are limited to 350 words. We ment communities with the very special sister-in-law Eileen and four great-grandchildren. who will mourn him. reserve the right to shorten any obituary. Spur of the Moment Band as Davey, as well as many nieces He was predeceased by siblings The family would like to thank Church Services are subject to space with priority given to well as solo. One of his favor- and nephews. Midge, Delores, Gladys, Russell, the many people who touched obituaries. Each service is published on a rotation every two ite opportunities was to play at Donations can be made in Cathy, and Chuck. Bob’s life, who loved and sup- to four weeks. All Church Services are listed online at www. a birthday party for Sheriff Joe his memory to the Maplewood Bob was a member of the ported him when he needed it. VermontJournal.com. Arpaio. Nursing Home Activities Dept., United Methodist Church in Friends may call at the Davis If you have any questions, please contact Amanda at [email protected]. In 1954, he married Beatrice 201 River Rd., Westmoreland, Springfield. He was active with Memorial Chapel in Springfield Larocque with whom he had NH 03467. They took great St. John’s Masonic Lodge 41 Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, from six children that survive him – care of him the last few years since Feb. 19, 1994 and Cairo 10-11 a.m. A memorial service Teresa Holmes (Roger), Kevin, as he failed with dementia. We Temple Shriners International will be held at 11 a.m. at the cha- Wesley III, John (Deb), Anne are forever grateful to each and for many years. He retired from pel with Reverend Gerry Piper Sykie, and Denise Smith. He is every one of them for making Bryant Grinder after 23 years. officiating. Memorial contribu- also survived by many grand- him comfortable and taking Bob traveled all over the tions may be made to The Unit- children, great- and great- such good care of him. country in his youth, fueling ed Methodist Church, 10 Valley great-grandchildren. Services will be at the conve- him with many stories he shared St., Springfield, VT 05156. He later married Pauline nience of the family. Arrange- often with friends and family. Davis Memorial Chapel in (Beauregard) Kerylow who ments are in the care of Fenton He was an avid joker, and he Springfield, Vt. is assisting with predeceased him in 2006. They & Hennessey Funeral Home. loved the Phillies and the Eagles, arrangements. TAKE A BREAK!

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Black River High School Senior Night

Black River team. Black River seniors, from left to right: Josh Lambert, Bowen Stark, Black River lost to Websterville Baptist Christian at home 39-49. Robert Hamel, Ben Stanchfield, Calvin Kelley. PHOTOS BY OTIS NELSON

Local ski racer competes Three snowboarders to in Vermont Alpine State represent southern Vermont in Championships Burton U.S. Open Junior Jam CHESTER, Vt. – Ava An- SWSC is a com- derson, 12, of Chester, is munity of ski rac- an avid ski racer at Stratton ers and coaches Mountain Resort. She is a who have helped U14 on the Stratton Winter her foster these Sports Club team in VARA’s goals for the past Southern Vermont Council. five years. Ava has competed in seven If anyone SVC races this season, fin- would like to ishing in the top five of five support Ava at of them. Okemo, she will In her last race at Magic compete in the Mountain Monday, Feb. 17, Super-G Thurs- she took home her first U14 day, March 5 at Gold medal, winning with 12 p.m., the Gi- Connor Cavanagh. Tommy Okesson. Sumner Orr. over four seconds ahead of ant Slalom Sat- PHOTO BY CHARLIE CAVANAGH PHOTO PROVIDED PHOTO PROVIDED her competition. These re- urday, March 7 sults have put Ava in third at 9:30 a.m., and REGION – Local riders ing with the Okemo Mountain U.S. Nationals, Tommy earned overall out of the 74 women Slalom Sunday, Sumner Orr, Tommy Okes- Snowboard team at the age of 8 Silver in Half-pipe and Silver in who compete in the South- March 9 at 9:30 son, and Connor Cavanagh in the Southern Vermont Series, Slopestyle. Tommy is sponsored ern Vermont Council. Ava is a.m. Okemo is are proudly representing one of 31 regions in the United by Darkside. headed to U14 State Champi- offering a one- southern Vermont as they States of America Snowboard Connor Cavanagh, from onships March 5-8 at Okemo Ava and her coaches. way lift ticket head to Vail, Colo. next week and Freeski Association. At the Winhall, Vt., is a 14-year-old PHOTO BY CHRISTINE ANDERSON Mountain, where she will for non-skiers to participate in the legend- 2019 U.S. nationals, he earned freshman at Stratton Moun- compete against the top U14 to ride the quad ary Burton U.S. Open Junior a silver medal in Boarder cross, tain School. He has been riding women from all of Vermont. sistant ski patrol director. She from the Main Base Area. Jam. The Junior Jam is a half- Bronze in Slalom, and fifth place since the age of 2 and compet- Ava has been skiing since age made the decision to race at From there, it is a short hike pipe, invitation-only compe- in Slope Style, earning him ing since the age of 6 in the SVS 2 at Stratton Mountain, where age 8 and has been achieving to the bottom of Upper Chief tition. This year, Burton se- fourth overall. He is currently of USASA. Connor competed in her dad, Michael, is the as- her goals since she started. The and Wardance for the races. lected 16 of the top boy and ranked #1 in the country in the Burton Junior Jam at the age 8 of the top girl riders from Snowboard Breaker Boys, ages of 6, when it was an open event. around the globe, ages 14 and 12-13. Sumner loves to compete Connor is currently ranked #1 under. This is the first time in in half-pipe and is sponsored by in the country in Snowboard Fall Mountain unified basketball this era of the Junior Jam that Donek Snowboards and Demon Youth Boys, ages 14-15. He three riders from southern United. also is ranked #1 in the country champs go 12-3 Vermont will be competing. Tommy Okesson, from in half-pipe for his age group. The other riders are from the Southbury, Conn., is a 12-year- Connor is sponsored by Rome LANGDON, N.H. – “What U.S., China, Japan, and New old seventh grader at Rocham- Snowboards, Smith, D.C., and a tremendous year we just fin- Zealand. beau Middle School. He has Blackstrap. ished up! Our team played Sumner Orr, from Weston, been riding since the age of 4 All three of the boys are friends their hearts out, and I couldn’t is a 13-year-old eighth grader and started competing with the and each has an extreme pas- be any prouder than I am,” at Flood Brook School and Okemo Mountain Snowboard sion and love for snowboarding. Coach Amanda Chamberlain Okemo Mountain School. team at the age of 6 in the SVS of They truly embody the spirit of exclaimed after their win over After several years on skis, USASA. Consistently a top rid- the sport through their camara- Newport to finish the season. Sumner learned to snow- er in his age group, this will be derie and support of their team- The game was held at the board at Bromley Mountain Tommy’s third time represent- mates. They are all truly grateful Fall Mountain Den Friday, Feb. in the Jets program when he ing Okemo at the Burton U.S. to be extended an invitation to 14, 2020 in front of a 500-plus was 7. He started compet- Open Junior Jam. At the 2019 the Burton Junior Jam. crowd. Scoring went back and forth throughout the match-up and it could have been any- Vermont High School Individual one’s win. Zach Call and Adele Towne had 2 points each. Rus- Championships final four sell Putnam had a long 3-point- Coach Amanda Chamberlain, seniors Olivia Dunnigan, Jacob er; 4 points went Owen Elliot, Forbes, Morgan Snelling, Adele Towne, Coach Smokey Aumand, RUTLAND, Vt. – On Sat- Zach Nutting with 6, and high Tasha Skowfoe, and Zachary Nutting. urday, Feb. 22, the top 32 scorer with another 16 was PHOTO BY MARK WOJCHICK individual bowlers traveled Nick Norton who had a aver- to Rutland Bowlerama for aged 15 points per game. we are losing nine seniors that ing time who will be ready to the Individual Champion- The Fall Mountain Wildcats have contributed greatly these fill in the gaps.” ships. finished the year off with a 12-3 past three years. And, we have a The Final Four are: record. Coach Smokey Au- very strong group of 11 under- Article written by Smokey • First, Patrick Kelley, mand added, “To top this off, classman that had a lot of play- Aumand. Windsor • Second, Jacob Pickiel- nok, Fair Haven Bromley’s “Mom’s Day Off” cancer • Third, Howard Stock- well, Randolph fundraiser re-do • Fourth, Julius Dodson, Burlington BENNINGTON, Vt. – On cer Center, whether on Team standings as of Feb. Friday, March 6, Bromley the slopes or in the lodge. 15, 2020: Mountain ski resort will hold The event will feature 1. Windsor, 90 The final four. their 18th annual “Mom’s giveaways and après-ski 2. Randolph, 85 PHOTO PROVIDED Day Off” fundraiser. The activities. The Wild Boar 3. Fair Haven, 85 previous date was cancelled will feature live music and 4. S. Burlington, 82 8. Springfield, 49 The Team Champion- due to weather conditions. a burger and brew special. 5. Essex, 72 9. White River Valley, 43 ships will take place Saturday, Moms ski or ride for a dis- With the purchase of 6. Brattleboro, 54 10. Enosburg, 43 March 7, 2020 at 9 a.m. at count when they show the each lift ticket, skiers will 7. Burlington, 54 11. Hartford, 38 Twin City Lanes in Barre, Vt. ticket seller a snapshot of be eligible to win one of their kid or kids. five sets of two-day pass- Once again, this year’s es to Bromley. Non-skiers Skating for prevention event will benefit women’s can enter the raffle in ex- breast cancer care at the “Mom’s Day Off” event. change for a donation. LUDLOW, Vt. – The Black to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free use and violence by promot- Southwestern Vermont Re- PHOTO PROVIDED Bromley Mountain is River Area Community Co- thanks to Okemo Mountain ing a healthy, involved com- gional Cancer Center in located at 3984 Route 11, alition would like to invite Resort. Free hot chocolate and munity supporting all youth Bennington, part of Southwest- nation. Peru, Vt., six miles east of the community to enjoy two treats will be provided. in safe environments. For ern Vermont Medical Center. During the day, participants Manchester. For more infor- hours of skating at the Oke- The mission of BRACC is more information, please call The Cancer Center will receive will be able to meet some of the mation about Bromley, visit mo Mountain Ice House to take a proactive approach the coalition office at 802- the entire lift ticket cost as a do- physicians and staff of the Can- www.bromley.com. Sunday, March 1, from 1:30 to preventing youth substance 228-7878. 2B | February 26, 2020 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper arts & entertainment FOLA presents Oscar-winning Calling all local “Parasite” artists for Open LUDLOW, Vt. – As a bonus the relationship of two “Parasite” is in the month of March, FOLA families, the Kim family rated R and runs Wall Show will screen the Academy Award and the Park family, to one hour and 32 Best Picture winner “Parasite” critique modern capi- minutes. Subtitles SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – All are 18-by-20 inches or smaller in the Heald Auditorium Satur- talism. The Park fam- will be shown in local artists are invited to or one if it is larger. Paintings, day, March 7 at 7 p.m. “Parasite” ily represents a family of English. show their work at Gallery photography, sculpture, jewelry, won this year’s Academy Award wealth. The Kim family As with all at the VAULT in our Open pottery, and fiber art are all wel- for Best Picture, Best Director, represents a poor fam- FOLA movies, Wall Show. This is a chance to come. The time to bring them Best Original Screenplay, and ily trying to make ends everyone is wel- display work in a non-juried in is Thursday, March 5, from Best International Feature Film. meet with their street come and admis- show. There is no fee. 5 to 6:30 p.m., Friday, March 6 “Parasite” is 2019 South Ko- smarts. The Kims work sion is free; dona- The theme for our next and Saturday March 7, from 11 rean film directed by Bong their way into the Park Watch “Parasite” with FOLA. tions to cover the show is “Nostalgia.” This is a a.m. to 5 p.m. The show will run Joon-ho. The film premiered at household by posing as PHOTO PROVIDED cost of the film great opportunity for artists from March 11 to May 6. the 2019 Cannes Film Festival tutors and art therapists are appreciated. who would like to get their Gallery at the VAULT, 68 May 21, 2019, where it became and by blackmailing the chauf- provide the bankroll. And Popcorn will be supplied by work out there for the first Main Street in Springfield, is the first South Korean film to feur to get his job. A symbiotic then through a series of events, Berkshire Bank and water time as well as the seasoned open Wednesday through Sat- win the Palme d’Or. relationship forms between the something upsets the symbiotic provided by United Church artists. urday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., “Parasite” is an upstairs and two families. The Kims provide relationship and things take a of Ludlow. Call 802-228- Please bring work that is and Monday, from 11:30 a.m. downstairs movie that uses luxury services and the Parks turn for the worse. 3238 for information. framed and wired for hang- to 2:30 p.m. For more informa- ing and acceptable for view- tion, call 802-885-7111, email ing by all ages. Artists may [email protected], or submit two works if they visit www.galleryvault.org. DNA testing and genealogy sharing session at Rockingham Library BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Ge- have taken DNA tests, there nealogists Wayne Blanchard and are many more opportunities Jerry Carbone are teaming up to to locate genetic cousins. This host a DNA-Genealogy discus- information in turn can assist sion session to share and learn in expanding family trees. In- from one another Thursday, formation on how to contact March 5, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 DNA matches will be reviewed. p.m., at Rockingham Library. Resource lists and tip sheets will DNA testing doesn’t replace also be provided to encourage traditional genealogy, but it is further research. For planning another tool to be used with oth- purposes, please contact the li- er sources. For those who have brary at 802-463-4270 or email taken a DNA test for genealogy, programming@rockingham- the results can be confusing and library.org to register for this it is not always obvious how to event. use this information. Wayne and This program is free and open Jerry will go beyond the ethnic- to the public. The Rockingham ity estimate and discuss how to Library is located at 65 West- search for best relative matches minster St. in Bellows Falls and in your family tree. For those is accessible. For more informa- willing to share discoveries with tion, go to www.rockingham- the group, be sure to bring your library.org, call 802-463-4270, username and password to log email programming@rocking- into your testing company’s hamlibrary.org, or stop by the website. library. The snow date is March Because millions of people 12. The Vermont Journal/The Shopper February 26, 2020 | 3B arts & entertainment Compass School Mexican Springfield High School Fiesta fundraiser for juniors Theater presents “Clue: On WESTMINSTER, Vt. – On pianist and composer who has dor, the Dominican Republic, Saturday, Feb. 29, Compass performed with greats Sheila Peru, and Spain. School will host a Mexican in- Jordan, Jay Clayton, George This fundraising dinner Stage” spired dinner and a musical Mraz, Jimmy Heath, Donald and concert is key to making performance by Eugene and Byrd, and many others. Eugene this travel program affordable SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Julian’s Latin Party Band, featur- and Julian will bring their six- to all 11th graders regard- Springfield High School ing renowned musicians Eugene piece Latin jazz party band to less of family income. Come Theater Department pres- Uman and Julian Gerstin. All the fiesta where they will surely hear some great music, enjoy ents “Clue: On Stage High proceeds of the evening benefit be ripping it up! a gala meal, and support this School Edition,” adapted by the Compass junior class Global The Global Connections unique opportunity. Tickets David Abbinanti and Jona- Connections trip to Mexico, program focuses on cultural will be available at the door than Lynn, based on the ensuring every 11th grader can immersion, social justice, and or can be purchased ahead of Paramount Pictures motion have this experience regardless international understanding. It time from Compass School picture, which is based on the of family economic circum- is an integral part of the junior at 802-463-2525 or can be Hasbro board game “Clue.” stance. class curriculum, inspiring stu- reserved by emailing deb. Performances will be at the Events begin at 6 p.m. with a dents to broaden their horizons [email protected]. Springfield High School au- fabulous, multi-course dinner, as global citizens. The Global Compass School is located at ditorium Friday, March 6 at along with a silent auction in- Connections program began in 7892 U.S. Route 5, Westmin- 7 p.m., Saturday, March 7 at cluding gift certificates to area 2003 and since then Compass ster, Vt. – just south of Bel- 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 8 businesses, fine arts, furniture, has had over 150 students travel lows Falls village on Route 5. at 2 p.m. Admission is by do- clothing, and much more. The to locations including Cuba, For more information, go to nation. Any questions, please music features Eugene Uman, a Nicaragua, Mexico, India, Ecua- www.compass-school.org. call 802-885-7954 or email See “Clue: On Stage” at Springfield High School. Rebecca Skrypeck at rskr- PHOTO PROVIDED [email protected]. Check out our Facebook: SHS Theater be cooking up a killer buffet platter and dips, and beverage World Under Wonder presents Dept. on Friday and Saturday night. table. A dessert and coffee cart It’s a dark and stormy Dinners will start at 5 p.m. and will be available on both eve- night, and you’ve been in- run till 6:15 p.m. and will take nings and during intermission. “The Vagina Monologues” vited to a very unusual din- place in the RVTC Cafe – just If you would like to RSVP for ner party. Each of the guests up the stairs, down the hall, and dinner, please email Rebecca WEATHERSFIELD, Vt. – Planned Parenthood. previously directed last has an alias, the butler offers around the corner from the SHS Skrypeck at rskrypeck@ssdvt. World Under Wonder will be For over 20 years, “The Va- performance of the mono- a variety of weapons, and the Auditorium. The menu includes org or call 802-885-7954 after presenting a staged reading gina Monologues” has given logues, and a performance of host is, well…dead. So who- grilled chicken, caesar salad, 3 p.m. Please leave name and of Eve Ensler’s master work of voice to a deeper conscious- the play at the Bellows Falls dunit? Join the iconic odd- rolls, mac and cheese, veggie number of guests. empowerment, “The Vagina ness in the conversation around Opera House in 2006. This balls known as Scarlet, Plum, Monologues,” as a V-Day ben- ending violence against wom- year’s production features a White, Green, Peacock, efit event Friday and Saturday, en. Based on V-Day founder very large and diverse cast of and Mustard as they race to Feb. 28 and 29 at 7 p.m. and and playwright Eve Ensler’s women from the community. find the murderer in Boddy Sunday, March 1 at 2 p.m. at interviews with more than 200 Those seeking tickets and Manor before the body count the World Under Wonder Play- women, this play and the libera- further information can con- stacks up. Based on the cult house in the old Weathersfield tion of this one word, “vagina,” tact World Under Wonder at classic film and the popular Grange Hall, located at 5755 countless women throughout 603-381-3344, email artdi- board game, “Clue” is a mad- Route 5 in Ascutney. Proceeds the world have taken control of rector@wordlunderwonder. cap comedy that will keep from this production will ben- their bodies and their lives. org, or find them online at you guessing until the final efit the local women’s resource This performance will be www.worldunderwonder. twist. group Upper Valley WISE and directed by Sam Maskell, who org. Riverside Restaurant will HCRS to host art show at River Garden in March

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Health which takes place from 5:30 the arts. The community is also exhibition – dedicate a great Knit with Friends Care and Rehabilitation Ser- to 8:30 p.m., will feature live welcome to view the artwork deal of time and enthusiasm Wed. 10 - 12 & Thur. 5 - 8 vices will be hosting a multidis- music performed by Linda and anytime throughout the month in putting this event on every ciplinary art show at the River Pete Simoneaux of Bayou X, DJ of March, during regular open year. Their commitment to www.SixLooseLadies.com Garden in Brattleboro, Vt., DIGIO, and Gary Graff with hours at the River Garden. the world of art gives our staff 802-875-7373 during the month of March. Jedediah Popp, Jack Heddon, HCRS’ CEO, George Kara- and clients an opportunity to The artwork that will be dis- and Ethan Watkins-Hazzard. bakakis, Ph.D., states, “We’re share their creativity with the Wed. - Sat. 10 - 5 played comes from a vast array Light refreshments will be excited to be hosting our third community. We believe in the Sun. 12 - 4 of talented artists, both clas- served. annual art show this year. therapeutic value of creative 287 Main St. sically trained and outsiders HCRS welcomes the com- HCRS staff Jonathan Mattoon expression and look forward to On The Green alike, who are part of the HCRS munity to join them at the and Tristan Bridges – whose seeing the incredible artwork Chester, VT community. The show is ex- opening reception to celebrate passion for the arts led them to entered in the show every year.” pected to represent more than creative expression through organize this month-long art 50 artists who are employed or served by the nonprofit agency. An opening reception will be held Friday, March 6, dur- GET A HEART HEALTHY CHECK-UP ing Brattleboro’s First Friday Gallery Walk. The reception, AND FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR SMILE Our professionals routinely screen for gum disease, which can lead to health and heart conditions. $16900 COMPLETE EXAM, FULL MOUTH X-RAYS, CLEANING, AND CONSULTATION Offer Expires 2/29/20

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TV WATCH SAPA TV TV @VermontJournal ANYTIME, ANWHERE COMMUNITY TELEVISION AT SAPATV.ORG COMMUNITY TELEVISION www.sapatv.org www.sapatv.org 4B | February 26, 2020 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper outdoor news Area 4-H’ers compete in Moose hunt proposed to virtual hippology contest improve moose health MONTPELIER, Vt. – A The Fish and Wildlife Depart- ing permits in WMU-E for the REGION – Even a rag- 4-H horse members from Brown, third, both from Ver- hunt limited to taking about ment partnered with University moose seasons this October, ing snowstorm couldn’t keep River Riders II, Brookline; Sol- non; Emily Oliver, Bethel, 33 moose in Vermont’s Wild- of Vermont researchers to con- which would result in an esti- Windham and Windsor coun- ids, Stripes and Spots 4-H Club, fourth; and Natalie Noyes, life Management Unit E in the duct a study of moose health mated harvest of 21 bulls, 10 ties 4-H’ers from participating Vernon; Windham Indepen- Cambridgeport, fifth. northeastern corner of the and survival in WMU-E. The cows, and two calves. in the annual Southeast 4-H dents, Wilmington; and Wind- Rookie, first-time par- state is proposed in order to results of this study, in which “This permit recommenda- Horse Hippology Contest. sor Independents, Bethel; took ticipants, ages 11-18: Emma reduce the impact of winter 126 moose – 36 cows and 90 tion is a conservative first step to Although originally sched- part in the competition. The Strong, Vernon, first. ticks on the moose popula- calves – were fitted with GPS addressing winter tick impacts uled for Feb. 8 at Springfield virtual format allowed clubs Beginner, ages 8-10: James tion. tracking collars, clearly showed on moose in WMU-E,” added High School, University of Ver- and their leaders to discuss and Carson, first, and Anna The proposal was presented that chronic high winter tick Fortin. “Given the poor health mont Extension 4-H educator review the answers at the con- Carson, second, both from by the Fish and Wildlife De- loads have caused the health of of the moose population in that Lisa Muzzey turned the event clusion of the contest, which Windham; Elyse Thurber, partment to the Vermont Fish moose in that part of the state to area and a clearly identified into a virtual contest, allowing will help prepare the 4-H’ers for and Westminster, third. and Wildlife Board at its Feb. be very poor. Survival of adult cause, we need to take action to the 4-H’ers to complete the two the State 4-H Horse Hippology Adult leaders and volun- 19 meeting in Montpelier. moose remained relatively good, address this issue. Without in- phases of the competition at Contest May 3. teers who assisted with this “Moose density in WMU- but birth rates were very low and tervention to reduce the moose their next club meeting or from Results were as follows: event were Cheryl Brown E is more than one moose less than half of the calves sur- population, high tick loads will home. Scores from the written Senior, ages 14-18: Lilia Koc- and Kelli Dunklee, both per square mile, significantly vived their first winter. continue to impact the health of exam and identification sta- sis, first; Whitney Dunklee, from Vernon; Amy Carson, higher than any other part The goal of the Fish and Wild- moose in that region for many tions were tallied to determine second, and Garrette Shanks, Windham; Michelle Dol- of the state,” said Nick For- life Department’s 2020 moose y e ar s .” placements by age group. third, all from Vernon; Tanya loph, Grafton; Tina Wyman, tin, Vermont Fish and Wild- season recommendation, which The 2020 Moose Season rec- Test questions covered a Wheeler, Wilmington, fourth; Cambridgeport; Kelli Mas- life’s biologist in charge of was accepted by the Fish and ommendation and information range of topics including horse Jenna Dolloph, Grafton, fifth; tine and Amanda Oliver, the moose project. “Moose Wildlife Board at their Feb. 19 about the moose study are avail- breeds and colors, anatomy, Rylie Zager, Gill, Mass., sixth; both from Bethel; and Paul densities greater than one meeting, is to improve the health able on Vermont Fish and Wild- health and nutrition, and dres- Makayla LaFlam, Wilmington, Wheeler, Wilmington. per square mile support high of moose in WMU-E by reduc- life’s website at www.vtfishand- sage. The 4-H’ers worked from seventh; and Britney Zager, For more information numbers of winter ticks, ing the impact of winter ticks. wildlife.com. Comments may sheets with photos and pictures Gill, Mass., eighth. about the 4-H horse pro- which negatively impact The department would is- be sent to ANR.FWPublicCom- to identify the parts of a horse, Junior, ages 11-13: Megan gram in southeastern Ver- moose health and survival.” sue 55 either-sex moose hunt- [email protected]. breeds, and tack and equipment Carson, Windham, first; Eliza- mont, contact Lisa Muzzey for the identification stations. beth Brown, second, and Viola at [email protected]. Snow goose hunting opportunity Mammal tracking workshop with REGION – Vermont’s spring sion limit. Waterfowl hunting and Wildlife’s website or by call- snow goose hunt will be held regulations in effect last fall will ing toll free 1-877-306-7091. from March 11 through April apply during the 2020 Spring Hunters who obtain a permit Lynn Levine 24. Since 2009, the U.S. Fish Snow Goose Conservation Or- will be required to complete an and Wildlife Service has an- der with the exception that un- online survey after April 10 and WALPOLE, N.H. – Join for- tracks, Lynn nually issued a “Conservation plugged shotguns and electronic prior to May 23, 2020, whether ester, naturalist, tracker, and will stop at Order” to allow the reduction calls may be used and shooting they hunted or not. Hunters author Lynn Levine for a mam- times to give of the population of migrat- hours will be extended until one without access to the internet mal tracking workshop Sunday, tips on how ing greater and lesser snow half hour after sunset. may obtain a copy of the survey March 8, from 1 to 3 p.m., at to identify geese as well as Ross’ geese. A 2020 Spring Snow Goose by calling 802-878-1564. Distant Hill Gardens in Walpo- some of our The numbers of these geese Harvest Permit is required and “The breeding population of le, N.H. Participants will learn native trees have grown so high that they is available at no charge on the greater snow geese has grown to think like the animals they in winter. are destroying habitat for Vermont Fish and Wildlife from approximately 50,000 are tracking and connect with There will be themselves and other species. Department’s website at www. birds in the mid-1960s to the forested landscape. As we a short in- Eight states in the Atlantic vtfishandwildlife.com/hunt. 714,000 birds today,” said David search the landscape for animal door presen- Lynn takes groups out tracking. Flyway – Delaware, Mary- Hunters may also call the Essex Sausville, Vermont’s waterfowl PHOTO PROVIDED land, New Jersey, New York, Junction Office at 802-878-1564 project biologist. “This increase North Carolina, Pennsylva- to request a permit. has resulted in damage to agri- Simonton Replacement Windows, Raynor Garage Door tation to start the workshop nia, Virginia, and Vermont – Hunters will need a 2020 Ver- cultural crops and marsh veg- Sales & Installation, Garage Door Repair & Vinyl Siding with a chance to examine will hold a similar spring mont hunting license, a 2020 etation in staging and wintering Levine’s collection of scat Snow Goose Conservation Harvest Information Program areas from Quebec to North and fur. Order in 2020. number, a 2019 federal migra- Carolina. The Atlantic Flyway BILL STANKEVICH Participants should dress The Vermont 2020 Spring tory hunting stamp, and a 2020 has established a goal of 500,000 for standing in the cold, and Snow Goose Conservation Vermont migratory waterfowl greater snow geese to bring pop- Building & Remodeling bring snowshoes and ice Order will occur statewide. stamp. Hunters can register with ulations in balance with their Full Service Care Taking cleats if you have them. Trail The daily bag limit is 15 snow the Harvest Information Pro- habitat and reduce crop depre- conditions can be unpredict- geese, and there is no posses- gram by going to Vermont Fish dation.” able. 137 Baltimore Road 802-263-9374 Registration cost includes Perkinsville, VT 05151 Fax 802-263-5129 a copy of Lynn’s book, Vermont Adaptive files Act 250 permit for “Mammal Tracks and Scat: Life-size Pocket Guide.” Space is limited to 18, and adaptive sports facility at Sugarbush registration is required on KILLINGTON, Vt. – Last said Fernandez. “Friends and “We are thrilled to be part- EventBrite at www.tinyurl. week, officials from Vermont participants of Vermont Adap- nering with Vermont Adaptive com/u4s2zxs or call Michael Adaptive Ski and Sports filed tive’s programs at Sugarbush in their efforts to build a new at 603-756-4179. an Act 250 permit applica- have pledged a generous chal- adaptive sports facility here tion with the state of Ver- lenge to match every dollar up at Mt. Ellen,” said Win Smith, mont to build a new $2 million to $1 million for this Sugarbush president of Sugarbush Resort. adaptive sports facility at Sug- facility. Sugarbush officials Vermont Adaptive, nationally arbush Resort’s Mt. Ellen. The have granted a long-term lease recognized for its year-round application states that Vermont of the land necessary to build daily adaptive sports programs Adaptive is the applicant and upon. We saw huge growth in for people with any disability, Sugarbush Resort is the land- our programs and the number has a total goal of $4 million to owner. If approved, Vermont of people who can participate build, open, and sustain this fa- Adaptive’s Executive Director in year-round sports when we cility at Sugarbush, as well as to Erin Fernandez said the organi- built our first adaptive sports build a new permanent home zation will break ground on the facility at Pico Mountain in on the Burlington Waterfront www.barrsbuilders.com new facility in the spring. 2013.” and Bike Path, and to create a “We’re in the final stages of Architectural plans, render- sustainability fund to support our fundraising and are grateful ings, and permitting began these programs and facilities General Contracting for the continued support from in spring 2018 for the new into the future. Win Smith, Sugarbush, and its 4,000-square-foot adaptive To donate or inquire about Construction new owner, Alterra, to allow us sports facility. Plans for the Sug- naming opportunities, contact to build our second adaptive arbush facility were designed by Fernandez at 802-353-8129 or sports facility in the state right Jeff Dunham Architecture. Fer- [email protected]. Excavating here at our home at Mt. Ellen,” nandez said that in addition to For more information about donations from individuals, the the new adaptive sports facility organization is seeking in-kind at Sugarbush, visit www.ver- support in the form of building montadaptive.org/permanent- materials and more. homes. Check the Snow Report at www.VermontJournal.com David Chaves bmw EXCAVATING MONDAY, FEB. 24, 2020 painters box 6, weston, vt Family Owned & Operated Since 1980

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Con- - 13) tact Gary Moore at 802-824-5710 [email protected] (09/08/20 - TFN - 52) 6B | February 26, 2020 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper calendar LEGAL NOTICES/HELP WANTED CLASSES & held Saturday, Feb. 29, Wu) at Neighborhood FRIDAYS – bank drive-through. outdoor classes learning Band. All proceeds of from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., at Connections in CHESTER, Vt. – Visit www.ludlowrotary. about becoming a ground the evening benefit the WORKSHOPS Studio Time and Space Londonderry to learn International Folk Dancing com or contact club team member. For further Compass junior class FEB. 28 – and the Springfield how herbs and spices Classes at the Chester President Mark Huntley at information, contact Global Connections trip to CHESTER, Vt. – Make Humane Society. Enjoy can be used to treat Town Hall on Fridays, [email protected]. Captain Williams 802- Mexico. For details, visit learning the guidelines tummy troubles. Contact from 10:30 a.m. - noon, 886-8199 or the squadron www.compass-school.org. Stretchy Mala Bracelets at THURSDAYS – Community Art Garden in for sharing Reiki with Helena for questions or running through May 29. at 802-558-5571. CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – MARCH 1 – Chester Friday, Feb. 28, small animals, receive the to register at 802-824- Beginner to intermediate The Charlestown LUDLOW, Vt. – Free from 6-7 p.m. Create two Animal Reiki I attunement, 9950 or email mambo@ level. No partner needed. Rotary Club meets at COMMUNITY Skating for Prevention friendship mala bracelets and practice using the mamawusgoodmedicine. For details, email the Charlestown Town event hosted by the Black with Shannon Parker of guidelines in the afternoon com. [email protected]. Hall at 6:30 p.m. on MEALS River Area Community Wisdom River Designs. with the Springfield THURSDAYS – Summer Street. For FRIDAYS – Coalition. Enjoy two Choose from a variety Humane Society animals. LUDLOW, Vt. – Okemo CLUBS more information, email CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – hours of skating at the of precious and semi- For pricing, details, and to Valley TV offers “Train [email protected]. Meatless, Lenten meals, Okemo Mountain Ice precious mala beads and register, please visit www. FEB. 29 – the Trainers” workshops fully cooked, to go only House Sunday, March 1, learn how to finish off laurenpotterreikihealing. MANCHESTER, Vt. – on fourth Thursdays at SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The on Fridays during Lent. from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. the bracelet with a crimp com/current-classes Snowshoe in the trail-less no cost, 6-7 p.m. at the Great Hall Handcrafters Beginning Friday, Feb. Admission is free. There cover. Beads and stringing or email Lauren at Aiken Wilderness with Okemo Valley TV studio, group meets every 28 through Friday, April is a cost for rentals. Free material is provided, but [email protected]. Green Mountain Club 37C Main St. in Ludlow. Thursday morning at 10 at the Charlestown hot chocolate and treats feel free to bring any Manchester Saturday, MARCH 5 – Everyone who wants to 10:30 a.m. at The Great Congregational Church provided. The mission beads that you would like Feb. 29. Meet at 8 a.m. LONDONDERRY, Vt. – learn the “ticks and tricks” Hall Gallery, located in Charlestown. All meals of BRACC is to take a to use in your design. at the south side of the Kitchen Cupboard of TV-video production is at 100 River St. in include a side dish and proactive approach Shaw’s parking lot in Medicine Series, Class welcome. Reserve a space Springfield. Bring a project dessert. Pick up times to preventing youth FEB. 29 – Manchester Center to #2, Thursday, March 5, at [email protected] or call to work on, including are from 10 a.m. to 1 substance use and violence SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – carpool to the parking from 6:30 -8:30 p.m. 802-228-8808. knitting, crocheting, p.m. or 4-6 p.m. For cost by promoting a healthy, Animal Reiki I Workshop at the meeting place at Join Helena Wu (Mama embroidery, quilting, rug and menu details and to involved community the Aiken Wilderness. hooking, rug braiding, reserve meals, contact Jo supporting all youth in Alternative meeting place basket making, or Bacon at 603-826-3969. safe environments. For is on Route 9 - contact the anything alike. more information, please hike leader for directions. WEEKDAYS – call the coalition office at Hike distance will depend SATURDAYS – BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – 802-228-7878. on snow conditions. MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – The Bellows Falls Area This will be a map and Still-life drawing. The Senior Center serves lunch MARCH 6 – compass hike, so the Mount Holly Artists Group 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. GRAFTON, Vt. – group will be staying meets at 10:30 a.m. in the Monday through Friday to Moonlight Snowshoe Hike together at all times. Bring community center room area seniors. The senior organized by The Nature extra layers, wool or fleece under the library and sets meals menu for the week is Museum is scheduled hat, extra mittens, hand up a still life. The sessions available by calling 802- Friday, March 6, from warmers, snacks, lunch, are open to all and free of 463-3907. The Bellows 7 – 9 p.m. Join us at the fluids, and headlamps. charge. All that is needed Falls Area Senior Center is home of Will and Laurie Poles are advisable. RSVP is pen and paper. located at 18 Tuttle St. We Danforth as we hike under mandatory to Dave Ratti are wheelchair and walker the light of an (almost) full SUNDAYS – at 802-366-0698 or accessible with plenty of moon. We’ll head inside SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The [email protected]. parking. for a mug of cocoa, or a Catamount Composite glass of wine, in front of TUESDAYS – Squadron of the Civil Air the glowing fire. Snow LUDLOW, Vt. – Ludlow Patrol meets every Sunday, EVENTS conditions will dictate Rotary Club meets every from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at FEB. 29 – whether this is a snowshoe Tuesday and is hosted Squadron Headquarters, WESTMINSTER, Vt. – The or a micro-spikes hike. by DJ’s Restaurant, 146 13 Airport Rd., N. Compass School Fiesta Bring both if you have Main Street, from 12:15 Springfield. Cadets ages Fundraiser is Saturday, them. Participation is to 1:30 p.m. Enter via 12-plus at these meetings Feb. 29, from 6-9:30 limited and registration side door opposite go through indoor and p.m., at The Compass is required. Visit www. School in Westminster. nature-museum.org to Compass School will register and for details. Cavendish Fire District 2 host a Mexican inspired dinner and a musical MONDAYS – The Cavendish Volunteer Fire Department has performance by Eugene WESTON, Vt. – Weston identified the need for a first responder service to and Julian’s Latin Party Rod & Gun Club will host operate for the town of Cavendish District 2 and is applying for licensure by Vermont Department of Health. The service proposes to begin operation by TOWN OF CHESTER July 1st with the geographic boundaries of Caven- OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO dish district 2. In accordance with 24V.S.A. Emer- SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY gency Medical Services Statute, public comments are invited to be received by March 17, 2020. The Town of Chester would like to extend an invita- tion to get involved in your community. There are Address comments to: volunteer positions that are open for reappointment. Vermont Department of Health These are great opportunities to serve your community Emergency Medical Services Office and get involved. 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All interested parties should send their letter of inter- est no later than 3:00 p.m. on March 12, 2020 to the Town Manager’s Office at the Chester Town Office, INVITATION TO BID P.O. Box 370, Chester, Vermont, 05143, or contact the Chester Town Office at 875-2173. Early Education Services, a division of Windham Southeast School District is seeking bids for the purchase and installation of a specific Selectboard Administrative Assistant (SBAA) Mitsubishi Heat Pump System for our 54 Buck Town of Weston Drive site located in Westminster, VT. Work must be conducted and completed during the last two General duties weeks of August 2020. Working with the Selectboard, duties include pre- paring agendas for and taking minutes of Select- Equipment: board meetings (usually 2 hours starting at 7:30 (1) Mitsubishi MXZ-8C48NAHZ-U1 Outdoor PM on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month); (2) MSZ-GL15NA-U1 Wall Mount Unit 15,000 posting minutes and other notices; responding BTU to phone calls and emails; meeting and assisting (2) MSZ-GL09NA-U1 Wall Mount Unit 9,000 members of the community; researching issues; BTU typing and mailing correspondence; keeping files; (1) PAC-MKA51BC Refrigeration Branch Box assisting the Road Foreman with clerical duties. Flexible hours with a minimum of two per day, Labor should include: Installation of: Equip- Monday through Friday, mornings preferred. ment, insulated refrigeration copper line sets, Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and email drain work with condensation pumps as needed, required. cover guard pipe cover for any exposed refrigera- tion pipes or wire, electrical materials (disconnect Optional additional duty: Grant Writing switches, conduit, MC cable, breakers and wire) Every year the Town of Weston applies for several grants for assistance with road and bridge mainte- Walk throughs will be available upon request. nance, watershed management, and flood con- Contact Mike Courtemanche, Operations Man- trol. This function can be included in the SBAA’s ager via email mcourtemanche @wsesdvt.org or responsibilities. If Grant Writing is included (802) 254-3742 x104. additional hours will be required. Sealed bids must be received by March 30, 2020 at Compensation will depend on experience and 5 pm mailed to: duties undertaken. Early Education Services Please send resume and references to Town of Attn: Mike Courtemanche Weston Selectboard, PO Box 98, Weston, VT 130 Birge Street 05161 or email to [email protected]. Brattleboro, VT 05301 Interviews will be scheduled starting February 25, Public Bid Opening: March 31, 2020 at 9:00 am 2020. - EES small conference room, 130 Birge Street Town of Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Vermont Journal/The Shopper February 26, 2020 | 7B LEGAL NOTICES/HELP WANTED calendar Monday Night Bingo, enjoys being read to. advance and at the door. siblings every Monday DC hobby motor and two takes place 9:30-11 a.m. library at 802-885-3108. starting at 7 p.m., at Reading to a dog is known from Feb. 24 through AA batteries to get their Come on over for crafts, their location Route 100 to strengthen readers’ MONDAYS – March 30, from 10-11 robot moving. activities, and to play! Call WEDNESDAYS – North, one mile north of confidence while providing CHESTER, Vt. – Children a.m. This is a class for Molly 802-376-6204. WINDSOR, Vt. – the town center. For more an opportunity to practice of all ages are invited to babies, toddlers, and their CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – Preschool and toddler information, call 802-824- literacy skills. join the LEGO Club at the caregivers. Older siblings Story time for toddlers and SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – story time every 6577. Whiting Library in Chester. welcome as well. This is Pre-K at the Silsby Free Springfield Town Library Wednesday, from 10:30- FEB. 29 – We will provide the LEGOs a time to bond with your Library from 10:30 a.m. story time, 43 Main St., 11:30 a.m., at Windsor TUESDAYS – GRAFTON, Vt. – Science and DUPLOs, and you young children in a safe, Children and parents are 10 a.m. Free and open Public Library, 43 State BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Saturday “Long Winter’s supply the imagination. fun environment with invited for stories, songs, to the public with stories, St. Each week features Join us for bingo at Nap” for school aged The program is Mondays, other families. Sensory art and finger plays. Session songs, and activities for a theme, music, stories, the Moose Lodge, 59 children Saturday, Feb. from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. stations, messy art play, includes playtime, an the youngest readers. For and a craft. For more Westminster St., in Bellows 29, from 10 – 11:30 For further information, child-led process art, take activity, and a story time. more information, call the information, go to www. Falls every Tuesday. Doors a.m., at the Nature call 802-875-2277, visit home projects. Free and open to all. open at 5 p.m. and first Museum in Grafton. Come www.whitinglibrary.org, game starts at 6 p.m. Food learn about true, and or check our Facebook. CHESTER, Vt. – Tuesday ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – TRSU SUMMER CAMP IS is available. Call 802- not so true, hibernators Tinkers at Community Art Crafts, stories, and LOOKING FOR COUN- 463-4054 for details. and make your own SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Garden Tuesdays from playtime for toddlers hibernation hide-out in the Playgroup at the Feb. 25 through March and preschoolers. Enjoy SELORS AND JUNIOR PUTNEY, Vt. – Wound woods. Tickets in advance Springfield Area Parent 31, from 3-4:30 p.m. stories, songs, crafts, and COUNSELORS FOR THIS care for feet will be and at the door. Child Center, from Loose parts art exploration activities. Rockingham SUMMER available at Putney 9-10:30 a.m. Come geared towards artists Free Public Library, 10:30- Community Cares on MARCH 7 – to play and meet new who like to tinker and 11:30 a.m. Contact 802- Two (2) COUNSELORS - College students the first Tuesday of every GRAFTON, Vt. – Science friends. All parents with construct. First project 463-4270. studying or majoring in the field of Education or month, from 12-3 p.m., Saturday for school young children are will be to build a robot SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. – a related field and/or someone who has a mini- with Margaret Heale, aged children from welcomed. Contact Celeste that really moves. Each Play group at Saxtons mum of 5 years success working with school age R.N. of Heale Wound 10 – 11:30 a.m. at at 802-886-5242 or email participant will purchase a River Elementary School children. Responsible for planning and executing Care. Call 802-376- the Nature Museum in at [email protected]. tinker kit, which includes a 8249 or email mheale@ Grafton. Saturday, March the educational program in accordance with the TUESDAYS – mission and goals of the TRSU After School Pro- healewoundcare.com for 7 program is “Who Can TOWN OF LUDLOW, VERMONT scheduling. See Me?” Play some CHESTER, Vt. – grams. Responsible for the general supervision and camouflage games, then Community Art Garden is FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE daily operations of all children attending Camp Go WEDNESDAYS – see if you can be spotted having Family Art Class POLICE OFFICER WILD. CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – in the woods. Tickets in for babies, toddlers, and Weekly bingo at the The Town of Ludlow invites applications for the posi- Three (3) JUNIOR COUNSELORS – High school Charlestown Memorial tion of Police Officer. The successful candidate must be students, at least 16 years old, with a desire to work VFW Post 8497, 365 TOWN OF ROCKINGHAM 18 years of age or older, be certified or certifiable as a with children and have experience successfully Lovers Lane Rd. Early birds DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD Police Officer by the VT Criminal Justice Council (VC- working with school age children. at 5 p.m. Regular games JTC), possess a valid VT driver’s license and be able to at 6:30 p.m. The Rockingham Development Review Board will perform all essential functions of the job. This is a full- All counselors must be sensitive, mature individu- hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 11, time, year-round union position. Competitive wage als who relate well to children and adults. Must be SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – 2020, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Rockingham with municipal benefit package. Send resume in confi- responsible individuals. Must be able to resolve Christian based movies Town Offices 3rd floor Conference Room to review dence with references to Jeffrey Billings, Chief of Police any conflicts in a professional and courteous shown on the second a minor subdivision application. The proposed 2-lot by email to [email protected] or to Town of manner. Wednesday of each minor subdivision is located at 25-37 Oak Meadow Ludlow, PO Box 359, Ludlow, VT, 05149. Applications month at 6 p.m. at Way, the Applicants are Jim Mullen and Virginia will be accepted until the position is filled. The Town Individuals must present with high energy and an Church of Christ on Route Voronin. of Ludlow is an Equal Opportunity Employer. enthusiasm for learning with children. Should be 11, Chester Road, in curious about the world, and interested in engag- Springfield. Continuing ing students to learn about the world around them through March. TOWN OF LUDLOW, VERMONT through hands on learning activities. Individuals THURSDAYS – TRUCK DRIVER/LABORER must be passionate about the work they are doing PUTNEY, Vt. – Dinner TOWN OF and the potential impact they have on camper’s and a movie on the last The Town of Ludlow Highway Department invites experience. Thursday of the month, ROCKINGHAM applications for the position of Truck Driver/La- 5:30 p.m. At each event, borer. This is an entry level full-time, year-round Go WILD is an outdoor summer camp. All staff the chefs at the Gleanery Town Right-of-Way Surveying RFP position. Principal duties will include plowing should be prepared to be outside rain or shine for will serve a special menu The Town of Rockingham is requesting proposals snow from roads and sidewalks, sanding and salting approximately 8 hours per day. This is a physically in time for diners to make for Town Right-of-Way Surveying. Interested bid- roads, road construction and maintenance and demanding position, and requires energetic indi- it to the hosted 7 p.m. ders are asked to submit sealed proposals, clearly other related duties. Most possess a valid Vermont viduals who enjoy being outdoors. film screening around the marked “TOWN RIGHT-OF-WAY SURVEYING Commercial Driver’s License and have experience Please send a Letter of Interest and a Resume, corner at Next Stage, 15 RFP”, no later than 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March operating a dump truck with plow, dump body and include 3 references to: Kimball Hill Rd. For pricing 11, 2020. Contact Everett Hammond, Public sander, loader, backhoe, mower, trimmer. General Venissa White or reservations, call 802- Works Director, Town of Rockingham for a copy knowledge of vehicle maintenance, fundamental TRSU After School Program Director 387-3052. Limited seating of the RFP at 802-463-3964 ext 1116 or it can be construction and maintenance procedures, equip- 609 VT Route 103 available. obtained on line at rockbf.org under the “Bids/Re- ment operation and mechanics is a plus. Municipal EOE quest for Proposals” tab. Ludlow, VT 05149 2/2020 CHESTER, Vt. – Gassetts Benefit Package supplied. Send resume by email Grange holds Bingo every to [email protected] or visit the Municipal Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Office for an application: Ludlow Municipal Office, Grange Hall on Route 103 PO Box 359, Ludlow, VT 05149, (802) 228-2841. INVITATION to BID Applications will be accepted until the position is in Chester. Doors open TWO RIVERS SUPERSVISORY UNION for at 5 p.m. Call 802-591- filled. The Town of Ludlow is an Equal Opportuni- LUDLOW MOUNT HOLLY UNIFIED UNION 4290 for details. ty Employer. SCHOOL DISTRICT WESTMINSTER, Vt. – Purchase of School Bus Bingo at Compass School Imerys Talc, the leader in the talc mining and on the last Thursday of the processing, has openings for an Electrician, Mine TOWN OF LUDLOW, VERMONT The Ludlow Mount Holly Unified Union School month, January through Manager, and an Operator C in Ludlow, Vermont. POSITIONS AVAILABLE District is entertaining bids for the purchase a 48 June, at 6 p.m. at 7892 The ideal candidate(s) for these roles will support passenger school bus. Route 5 in Westminster. the locations health, safety, environmental and The Select Board of the Town of Ludlow, Ver- Bid Specifications: For details, call 802-463- quality programs (HSEQ). mont invites applications for the following posi- Bid Specifications can be picked up at Two Rivers 2525 or email info@ tions for FY 2021: compass-school.org. Electrician - The Electrician performs layouts, Supervisory Union office between the hours of 8 installation, repair, programming, maintenance and All terms are one year except where noted. AM and 4 PM, Monday through Friday. Bid Speci- SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Trivia replacement of electrical, PLC components. Runs Black River Senior Center Representative fications may also be requested by emailing cheryl. with Rick Davis every wire, cable, and conduit. Position pays at $27.19. Emergency Management Director [email protected]. Thursday, at KJ’s Place in Emergency Management Assistant The bus would need to be available to put in service Operator C - This position operates packaging N. Springfield from 7-9 Fence Viewers (3 positions) on July 1, 2020. equipment, including hauling product away from p.m. Planning Commission: One, 4-year term the packaging station. Performs other duties related Bid Due Date: Pound Keeper SATURDAYS – to loading and shipping to accomplish a safe and All bid submissions must be delivered no later than Recreation Committee: One, 3-year term BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – efficient operation. (2nd and 3rd Shifts available). 3 PM on March 5, 2020. All bids are to be submit- Recreation Committee: Three, 1-year terms Join us for karaoke at Position starts at $19.20 per hour, after successfully ted to the following address in a sealed envelope Senior Solutions – Council on Aging the Bellows Falls Family completing probationary period wage increases to marked “LMHUUSD Bus Bid.” Bids will be opened Center, 59 Westminster Representative: 3-year term $21.33. at 3PM on March 5th at Two Rivers Supervisory St., Saturdays, from 7 to Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Union. 11 p.m. Operator B – This position operators plant/pack- Commission Representative aging equipment and forklift, loader, and manlift. Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Send Bids to: CHESTER, Vt. – Round Commission Alternate Cheryl Hammond, Business Manager and Square Dance at the Insures bulk trucks and bulk railcars are loaded Southern Windsor County Transportation Two Rivers Supervisory Union Gassetts Grange on the properly. Position starts at $20.14 per hour, after Advisory Representative 609 VT Route 103 S first Saturday of every successfully completing probationary period wage increases to $22.38. Southern Windsor County Transportation Ludlow, VT 05149 month from 7-10 p.m. Advisory Alternate Door donation per person. (802) 875-6433 Mine Manager – The Mine Manager leads and Surveyor of Wood & Lumber manages all activities at the Argonaut Mine for safe, Tree Warden Terms: KIDS’ clean, efficient Operations. Responsible for supervi- Weigher of Coal 1. Each bidder shall clearly specify payment terms sion of the mine contractors such that mining activ- for their proposal. CORNER ities are accomplished safely and in accordance with All interested parties should submit a letter of 2. All bids will be considered. Make clear any op- FEB. 27 – Imerys health, safety, environmental and quality interest no later than March 23, 2020 to Scott tions or variances. LUDLOW, Vt. – Read procedures and consistent with the desired culture Murphy, Municipal Manager, email [email protected] 3. Bids should be valid for a minimum of 60 days. with Sailor the Reading of the Vermont Operations. or call the Municipal Office at 228-2841. Appoint- Dog Thursday, Feb. 27, ments will be made at the Ludlow Select Board’s CONTRACT AWARD: from 3-4 p.m., at Fletcher For more complete information and to apply go to regular meeting in April. The Town of Ludlow is The Ludlow Mount Holly Unified Union School Memorial Library in www.indeed.com and search under Imerys - Lud- an equal opportunity employer. District reserves the right to reject any or all bids Ludlow. Sailor and his low, Vermont. which may be submitted. It also reserves the right friend Arlene visit once Town of Ludlow to award a contract to the bidder who, in the opin- a month and are always Imerys is an Equal Opportunity Employer - PO Box 359 ion of the School Board, will best meet the needs of excited to meet new M/F/D/V Ludlow, VT 05149 the school regardless of price. friends. Sailor especially 8B | February 26, 2020 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper calendar AUTOMOTIVE/REAL ESTATE windsorlibrary.org or call Healthy snack served. Call Center at 802-674-6783. May Open Play Group is join us to welcome author join their fellow board MUSIC & 802-674-2556. Molly 802-376-6204. 10-11:30 a.m. at Studio Rebecca Rule back to gamers for a fun night of FRIDAYS – Momentum, 71 Main Shedd-Porter Memorial strategy and community! 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FRIDAYS – 802-885-2568 or email Hampshire.” Drawing on Center for the Arts in specifically designed for [email protected]. research from her book, BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – White River Jct. A riveting children aged 6 months Rebecca regales audiences Minecraft Club at the OVER 2000 Creative movement choreopoem, “Citrus” through 5 years. Free to with stories of the rituals, Rockingham Free Public BROKEN-IN TIRES activities and play group chronicles the struggle and member families. Call LIBRARIES traditions, and history of Library every Friday, MANY SETS OF 4 are held in the gym of resilience of black women 802-885-2568 or info@ MARCH 5 – town meeting. This event from 3:30-4:30 p.m. the Community Center, in America from 1840 myreccenter.org. BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – is free to the public, and A limited number of Fridays, from 9-11 a.m. through the present day Genealogists Wayne made possible by a grant library computers are WINDSOR, Vt. – Play All parents with young with music, dance, and Blanchard and Jerry from New Hampshire available. Registration group is from 9:30-11 children are welcome. spoken word. For show Carbone are teaming up Humanities. is recommended if you a.m. Come and enjoy an Contact Parks and Rec times and tickets, visit CANON TIRE to host a DNA-genealogy will need to use a library open gym, ball games, Dept. at 802-885-2727. www.northernstage.org. I-91, Exit 8, Ascutney, VT discussion session to THURSDAYS – computer. If you are 802-674-5600 and sometimes even share and learn from PUTNEY, Vt. – Join the joining the club with your FEB. 29 – a bounce house! 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