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BY JOE MILLIKEN for six years, the commissioner and decided to apply.” wear many hats and pitch in to A few of Pickup’s top pri- The Shopper of public works for the city of After the town’s previous get the job done, and I really orities will include the Police New Rochelle, N.Y., and be- manager, Wendy Harrison, re- felt the spirit during my inter- Department’s union nego- BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Af- fore that was the city manager signed in May, the search for view process here. I am very tiations, the village and town ter a thorough search, the town in Rye, N.Y. and Germantown, the successor came down to happy that I was selected and budgets, the continued ef- of Rockingham and village of Ohio. Being from out-of-state, Pickup and one other candi- my appreciation for the dedi- forts to revitalize the Bellows Bellows Falls recently hired a how did his interest in this date. Pickup was selected and cation and effectiveness of the Falls Opera House and local new manager. In a recent joint position and Vermont come considered the best candidate current staff has only increased businesses. Municipal manager, Scott Pickup. meeting between the Rock- about? for the position because of his as I have settled into the job. “Being a small organiza- PHOTO PROVIDED ingham Selectboard and the “I have a son attending the extensive city, town, and mu- “As with any new position, I tion, I am always looking for Bellows Falls Village Trustees, University of Vermont, and my nicipality managerial experi- have been getting up to speed efficiencies in our operations, some public meetings where Scott D. Pickup was a unani- wife and I have spent increas- ence. on current operations, budget, and we have some opportuni- we hope to engage the public mous choice to become the ing amounts of time over the “I have had the privilege of and the expectations of the ties to add more citizen services in a candid discussion about new town manager through last three years visiting him working in a diverse array of elected officials for the man- through our website and on- the issues that are top of mind June 2022, with a possible one- and other places in Vermont,” communities in terms of size ager. Covid has been a concern line, where we can create better to folks. Finally, I hope citi- year extension added on. Pickup said. “After spend- and population, and enjoyed in all our conversations and we access and convenience for our zens reach out to me, either in Originally from Monroe, ing multiple years working in my time working in German- are wary of its continued im- residents,” Pickup concluded. “I person at Town Hall, by email Conn., Pickup has a master’s metro New York at different town, Ohio, [population 5,000] pact on our business commu- am also encouraged with our at [email protected] or by degree in public administra- local governments, I wanted to which shares a lot of the same nity, education system, and the Police Department and elected phone to share their insights, tion and a bachelor’s degree in step away and find a job where challenges and opportunities safety of the staff and public, officials supporting communi- concerns, and advice. Local health services administration, I could live and work in a com- that exist here,” Pickup said. which will be a factor as we de- ty-based policing strategies and government works best when both from the University of munity. I saw the listing for “Working in a smaller orga- velop budgets and revenue pro- increasing our public outreach. we have a broad representation Cincinnati. He was previously, RockBF on the VLCT website nization requires the staff to jections for 2021 and beyond.” “We are also looking to start of citizens participating.” Westminster celebrates elder residents WESTMINSTER, Vt. – On len, Judith Berkley Jo Crocker, Saturday, Sept. 26, Westminster Ruth Morse, Bob Gay, and Bar- Cares and town residents cel- bara Holton. Of the 14, two are ebrated Westminster’s 90-plus- 90, six are 91, one 92, one 94, one year-old citizens during the an- 95, one 96, one 97, and one 98. nual Celebration of Aging. Due Pete Harrison, vice president, to Covid-19 safety concerns, gave a heartwarming presenta- a small private ceremony was tion addressing each of the hon- held outdoors on the lawn of the ored guests. The presentation in- Westminster Institute for guests cluded interesting family history, of honor and their families, fol- places they’ve lived, companies lowed by a community drive-by they’ve worked for, and stories and parade. about their lives in the commu- Westminster has 14 residents nity. Guests of honor were given Westminster residents celebrated the town’s eldest citizens. Halloween in who are 90 years of age or older. photo books to commemorate PHOTO PROVIDED Thirteen still live independently the occasion and for their con- in the area and five attended tributions to the community. support of this event. Cars were ment led a parade along Main Bellows Falls the event: Charlotte Kurkul, The Westminster Cares Board decorated with balloons, stream- Street with cars filled by each Libby Mills, Ben Hutchins, Lee of Directors expresses their ap- ers, and signs with messages for guest of honor and their family. BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – This festive Halloween display was put MacDuffie, and Bill Smidutz. preciation to our honored guests the guests of honor. Commu- Community members lined the together by a group of senior residents and friends of Canal The families of Phyllis Anderson for attending; to the many fam- nity members drove by cheer- streets to wave and give “shout- House in front of Sharon Bocelli & Co. Auction Gallery near the and Paulie Kissell attended in ily members who accompa- ing, honking, and greeting each outs” to each of the honorees as Canal House’s rear entrance. their honor. Not able to attend nied them and the community honoree. To close out the event, they passed by. PHOTO BY BILL LOCKWOOD were Lois Woodward, Dot Al- members who turned out in the Westminster Fire Depart- Thank you, Westminster! Rotary International Awards Local couple light up the roads for help two area hospitals safety BRATTLEBORO/TOWNSH- no cost to the hospitals. ment officer. WESTMINSTER, Vt. – END, Vt. – Thanks to generous “It means so much to all of us “We thank all of the mem- Kurn Hattin Homes for grants made by the Rotary Foun- who work at Brattleboro Memo- bers of the Rotary Club of the Children has a unique cam- dation of Rotary International to rial Hospital and Grace Cottage Deerfield Valley for working pus design in that the lower Medline Industries Inc., Brattle- Family Health & Hospital, and so hard to facilitate this grant and upper campuses, where boro Memorial Hospital and to the patients that we serve, that from Rotary International,” the children live and go to Grace Cottage Family Health & the Rotary Foundation has made said Gina Pattison, director school, are intersected by a Hospital have been able to pur- this grant award to Medline on of development and market- town road. The children are chase disposable isolation gowns our behalf,” said Andrea Seaton, ing at Brattleboro Memorial taught many safety proto- for use by medical providers at Grace Cottage’s chief develop- Hospital. “We are very pleased cols, which include looking to have been included in the both ways before crossing Rotary Foundation’s Covid-19 the street at the designated Global Grant program.” crosswalks. However, many “Our members are so ap- drivers have a visual im- preciative of all of the work pediment at certain points that essential frontline work- on the road and also tend to Kurn Hattin children pressing the crosswalk button and safely cross- ing Kurn Hattin Road. ers have been doing to keep us drive above the speed limit PHOTO PROVIDED all as safe and healthy as pos- through the area. sible during the pandemic,” Because of our growing said Bob Pavia, president of concern for the children’s reality. signs were gifted in response to the Rotary Club of the Deer- and drivers’ safety at our two Sincere appreciation goes a published Kurn Hattin wish field Valley. “We are happy to crosswalks, we needed to out to Kurn Hattin volunteers list. Each crosswalk has two be able to help care for and make the crosswalks more Trustee Terry and Marya Hol- poles with bi-directional, twin Sarah Shippee, vice president of the Rotary Club of the Deerfield protect the people of our com- visible to oncoming traffic combe from Walpole, N.H. rectangular rapid flash bea- Valley, and Joe Long, treasurer, pose in front of disposable isolation munities through this grant to more clearly identify the for completely funding flash- cons, and signs on each pole. gowns along with Andrea Seaton, Chief Development Officer at Grace to Medline via Rotary Inter- crosswalks and the pedestri- ing lights and reflective signs The lights are solar powered Cottage Family Health & Hospital (left) and Gina Pattison, director of national, which benefits our ans in them to drivers. Two that alert oncoming traffic and with push-button controls. Development and Marketing at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital (right). wonderful community hospi- of our wonderful supporters make the children and staff PHOTO PROVIDED t a l s .” have now made that goal a more visible. The lights and See LIGHT on Page 2A

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Each participating business etc. All participating business- Savings Bank of Wal- Savings Bank of Springfield Regional Cham- will feature a raffle prize, and es are encouraged to also help pole is proud to rec- Walpole. “It was ber of Commerce is thrilled shoppers will have the chance spread the word. The Local ognize the efforts of a great team ef- to announce Springfield’s to enter the raffles through a Loyalty program is a fantastic employees and com- fort by all – and it third annual Holiday Local Local Loyalty stamp card pro- and valuable opportunity. This munity volunteers was inspiring for Loyalty Program. The cham- cess. The stamp cards will be initiative is a great way to at- who stepped up and us to work along- ber is working in collabora- available and valid at all partici- tract an increase in revenue participated in the re- side Brett Mor- tion with area merchants to pating businesses, so the more around the holidays and also cent Connecticut River rison and Kathy bring this fun and rewarding money folks spend in these lo- a fun way to collaborate with Conservancy’s Source Urffer from opportunity to the commu- cal establishments, the more other local businesses. Spon- to Sea Cleanup. This is CRC, along with nity again this year. The aim they’ll increase their chances sorship opportunities are also the first year the bank Ben Hoy from is to unite local businesses to of winning one of the raffles. available for non-retail busi- was a sponsor of the the Walpole Re- cooperatively cross-promote Once shoppers fill a $100 card, nesses that would like to be annual cleanup effort, cycling Center, the wonderful products they can enter it into the raffle involved and help support the which took place dur- and Kara Dexter, and services available in the of their choice. In January, sustainability of this great pro- ing the month of Sep- SBW employees during cleanup efforts in Winchester. who is a resident Springfield region and en- each business will draw a raffle gram. The deadline to regis- tember in both Win- PHOTO PROVIDED and longtime ad- courage shoppers to keep winner, and the prizes will be ter as a participating business chester and Walpole. vocate for trash their dollars local this holi- awarded accordingly. is Nov. 6. The sign up form is CRC’s Source to Sea Clean- “Keeping our community cleanup in the Walpole area. day season. The chamber will be pro- available on our website, www. up is an annual trash cleanup and environment clean is so Without our community The program will kick moting the program via web- springfieldvt.com. of the Connecticut River and important and many SBW em- partners the cleanup and dis- off on Plaid Friday, Nov. 27, site, emails, social media posts, For more information, email tributaries across the four-state ployees were excited to lend posal of the trash would not and will run through Dec. Facebook event, newspapers, [email protected]. watershed – New Hampshire, their support to the CRC’s have been as successful.” Vermont, Massachusetts, and cleanup efforts,” says Danielle Ruffo notes that the clean- Connecticut. Ruffo, community engage- up in Walpole resulted in the collection of 125 tires alone. Rockingham Library awarded Employees from the bank then worked closely with Vermont Arts Council grant Ben and the Recycling Cen- ter to ensure the tires were BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Without disposed of in an environ- Thanks to the Cultural Facil- the letters mentally friendly manner. ities Grant of $2,753 awarded of support “This is an event we want by the Vermont Arts Coun- from former others to be aware of in our cil, and the Friends of the Li- Town Man- Classic Edge Titanium HDX community and it will defi- brary matching gift of $2,753, ager Wendy nitely be an annual volunteer the Rockingham Library has Harrison Outdoor Wood Furnace event for SBW employees created art exhibit space on and RAMP THE BEST OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE EVER MADE and hopefully community all three floors of the library. founder and The Classic Edge Titanium HDX outdoor wood furnace is the most members,” says Ruffo. The purchase and installa- director Rob- efficient outdoor wood furnace. 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Ron Patch is a Chester Martin Luther King Jr. contest native, Chester LOCAL Historical Society president, and a lifelong for middle school students antiques dealer. REGION – The Vermont Bar ing Dr. King’s quote: “In the in the Vermont Bar Journal. He can be reached at Association Diversity Section end, we will remember not the The deadline for submissions HISTORY and Young Lawyers Division words of our enemies but the is Dec. 18, 2020. A flyer, rules, 802-374-0119 or email are co-sponsoring the 2021 silence of our friends.” Awards and entry form were recently BY RON PATCH [email protected] Martin Luther King Jr. Poster- will be presented at a statehouse sent to all middle school prin- Essay Contest for Vermont ceremony at around the time of cipals for distribution. Please middle school students, to cel- the Martin Luther King Jr. holi- contact [email protected] if you ebrate the life and message of day – statehouse safety rules have any questions, or if you the late Dr. Martin Luther King permitting – and the winning would like more information. Something to consider Jr. Participating middle school posters and essays will be dis- Contest materials are also avail- students will create a poster and played at the Vermont Supreme able on the www.vtbar.org web- The photo with this write a short essay interpret- Court Building and published site. article is a beauty. It was taken from the porch of the old Fullerton Hotel looking out to the green. Springfield Art and Historical This Fullerton burned in January 1920. The building on the right is Society wants to know your story Blair Books & More to- day. The white sign you SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Feb- “ b att l e .” So, tell us your story, no mat- see reads: “White Spot ruary 2018 marked the 100th The Springfield Art and His- ter how long or short, either Cigar 5c.” anniversary of the beginning torical Society Board of Trust- now or when the pandemic is Howard Peck told me of the flu pandemic. That year, ees wants to hear your story so over. The stories will be treated when he was a boy in the interns at the Springfield that it can be archived in the as historical documents and the mid-teens of the last Art and Historical Society re- collection for future research stored in the museum’s collec- century there was pool searched the society’s collec- and education. The pandemic tion. Responses can be emailed hall where the White tion and gathered items for a isn’t over yet; there are more ex- to [email protected] or Spot sign is. Howard museum display that showed periences to come. But, we can mailed to SAHS, P.O. Box 336, went in to look around. View of the green from the Fullerton. how area residents dealt with keep records and notes so that North Springfield, VT 05150. He said it was full of PHOTO PROVIDED BY JOHN LEON SPAULDING the pandemic. None of us ever when it is safe to gather again, Please include your name only cigar smoke, unsavory imagined that we would be a we can share our challenges, if you are comfortable in doing characters, spittoons, I visit have these pumps for tance of preserving their part of a worldwide pandemic heartbreaks, and hopes. so. and two pool tables. campers to get their water. If history decades ago. Several two years later. What I like most about primed, two or three pumps of Weston residents were in- The Covid-19 pandemic the photo is seeing the trees the handle and the cold water strumental making this hap- has presented each one of us American Legion Post #37 on the green. The trees are gushes out the spout. pen. Today Weston is a beau- with challenges we never envi- placed around the perimeter If it were up to me, I would tiful and prosperous town. sioned. We all have shared in Annual of the green. Not down the plant disease resistant elm trees Chester is in a position to do lockdowns, mask wearing, food middle of the green as they around the perimeter of the the same. shortages, etc. Some of us have VETERAN’S DAY are today. green. Leave the trees we have I realize a few will object been on the front lines of the I think many will know there for now. Within 15 years to this plan. There might of the green in Weston. For the elms would grow substan- be a few less spaces for the Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 decades Weston has encour- tially. Once they are of suffi- Chester Craft Fair weekend. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the following applies: aged preserving its history. cient height I would cut down But that’s only one weekend F • We will be gathering together In-House for a Private The Weston green has a the non-native trees currently out of the year. The high- Ceremony. No Public Participation. beautiful iron railing around on the green. This would open way crew would have to slow • There will NOT be a Veterans’ Parade or Dinner. its perimeter. If you’ve seen up the green as you see it in the down as they plowed snow BLACK RIVER GOOD • We will definitely be Honoring all of our Veterans, past, it, you’ll agree it’s a beautiful old photo. by the young trees. Not us- NEIGHBOR SERVICES present, and deceased, with all of our traditional ceremonies. scene. I talked with Ken Barrett ing any salt in this half-mile 37B Main St, Ludlow, VT 05149 Now look at the photo about the trees we have on the stretch would help. It would More information to follow. Thank you for Serving our Country! with this article and imagine green today. Ken told me they be a small price to pay to rec- Hours: Monday-Friday, a similar railing around our were planted in the mid-1960s reate the scene in this photo. 10 AM–3 PM Commander Don Stocker | 802-463-9700 | Bellows Falls, VT Chair Doug Roberts & Pub. Rel. Smokey Aumand green. I’ve heard tell of Ches- to replace the then dying trees About 45 years ago, Alan Phone: 802-228-3663 ter needing a brand. It’s right you see in the photo with this Luks from NYC opened an www.brgn.org there in front of us. article. Ken says there are two antiques shop where Steve “We are here to help” Last week I wrote about non-native species on the green. Copping lives today. Alan Serving Ludlow, Mt. Holly, Belmont, fire protection wells around One is the Norway maple. It’s a sold French provincial an- Cavendish, Proctorsville & Plymouth GET YOUR town. One of the wells I men- fast growing tree now banned tiques. In the city there was tioned was in front of the in Vermont. They are an inva- a market for these French COPY Fullerton and that the town sive species. antiques but not here in the filled it in a few years ago. A few years ago, the town cut country. Alan told me when TODAY Imagine if we hadn’t done the Norway maples next to our he closed his shop tourists that but instead rebuilt the Civil War monument. Their didn’t want to buy antiques portion that was collapsing. root system is shallow, often here that they could buy at $25 I picture a wooden platform visible on the surface. The Nor- home. They wanted Vermont over the well. Now take an way roots had grown under the country antiques. Let’s give at Smitty’s old-fashioned water pump cannon foundation. The roots them what they want, not Chester Market, and mount it on top of the were beginning to tip the can- what they already have. Lisai’s Market platform. non over. 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Friends of Veterans would tion has operated continuously vide assistance throughout Embracing and maintaining like to thank all our donors, through very difficult times. the two-state area. sponsors, and players who Friends of Veterans provides Vermont and New Hamp- made our annual golf fund- financial assistance when evic- shire veterans may apply via your wellness this season raiser at the Baker Hill Golf tion or foreclosure is imminent, our website at www.fovvtnh. Club a tremendous success. utility assistance if shutoffs are org. Inquiries may be made BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – individuals in trans- This fundraiser along with the threatened, vehicle repairs if by email to assistance@fov- Join certified wellness coach forming their val- many grants we receive will al- the vehicle is needed for em- vtnh.org or by calling 802- Carol Jones from the comfort ues and desires into low us the opportunity to make ployment or medical appoint- 296-8368. of home on exploring ways to action and lasting this challenging year the fourth ments. In addition, FOV assists Thank you, veterans, for embrace and maintain well- change over time. consecutive year of providing with home repairs if it’s a liv- serving our country. ness during the fall and win- She lives in Bellows over $100,000 in financial as- ability issue such as losing heat ter months on two consecu- Falls. sistance to veterans and their in the cold weather periods. We Sincerely, tive Thursdays, Nov. 12 and To sign up for a families who reside in Vermont also assist veterans with PTSD Patt Taylor, president Nov. 19, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Zoom invitation, and New Hampshire. acquire a service dog when pre- Friends of Veterans via Zoom or phone. Just as contact program- Our all-volunteer organiza- scribed. We continue to pro- White River Junction, Vt. houses, vehicles, and gardens ming@rockingham- need help adapting to the library.org or call the colder, shorter days, so does library at 802-463- Dear Editor, one’s body, mind, and spirit. 4270 by Monday, Carol Jean Jones is a gradu- Maintain your wellness this fall and winter. Nov. 9. These discus- My grandmother, Constance cards by Nov. 20. It would abso- anybody who ever spent time ate of the Wellness Coach PHOTO PROVIDED sions are sponsored H. Bixby, is turning 94 this year lutely make her day. with her could send cards, Training Program at the by the Rockingham on Friday, Nov. 20. She has lived With Covid-19, she can only that would be cherished. Mayo Clinic. She has been multiple aspects of their health Library and are free and open to in Ludlow all of her life and was see visitors through the porch Please send cards to Con- working with clients around since 2014. She collaborates with the public. the head librarian at the Fletcher window. She tells stories con- stance Bixby, 732 Bixby Rd., Memorial Library for 50-plus stantly of the old Ludlow. Her Ludlow, VT 05149. years. She started there as a husband, Francis Bixby of Lud- teenager. low, was a very well known, all- Sincerely, AARP Fraud Watch Network: I would like to invite the com- around great guy. Her memories Beth M. munity to send her birthday of all the locals is strong so if Ludlow, Vt. 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Back Issues of a specific edition can be requested by calling 802-228-3600. Please have the date of the publication ready when calling. Available issues can be ordered at $10 per copy. Journal, LLC is a member of the Vermont Press Association The Vermont Journal/The Shopper November 04, 2020 | 5A CHURCH SERVICES obituaries Allen G. Cushman Jr., 1939-2020 Betty S. Bushey, 1936-2020 Stanley T. Burke, 1949-2020 ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – Allen BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Betty CLAREMONT, N.H. – Stan- Tom is survived by one son Guy Cushman Jr., 81, of Town S. Bushey, 84, of 45 Rockingham ley Thomas “Tom” Burke, 71, Shawn Burke; two daughters Farm Road, died Oct. 30, 2020 St., died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020 at passed away Oct. 25, 2020 at Angela Burke and Brandy at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medi- her home. She was born March the Hanover Terrace Nurs- Douglas; three brothers Dan- cal Center in Lebanon, N.H. He 22, 1936 in Boone, N.C., the ing Home in Hanover, N.H. ny, James, and Jeffrey Burke; was born Feb. 19, 1939, in Proc- daughter of William Francis and He was born Oct. 22, 1949 in four sisters Carol Wright, Bon- torsville, Vt., to Allen and Edith Loy (Presnell) Tester. Following Windsor, Vt., the son of Stan- nie Manley, Michele Brown, (Kendall) Cushman. He attend- school, she worked as a waitress ley and Linda (Lemery) Burke. and Dawn Colburn; and - sev ed schools in Proctorsville and and a nurse’s assistant. Tom attended school in Bel- eral nieces and nephews. Ludlow, Vt. Following school, Betty was predeceased by her lows Falls. Following cremation, there he worked at several jobs, then husband Lynn Robert Bushey After school, he served in will be a private burial at the making his career as a meat cut- in 1988. She is survived by her the United States Army, receiv- convenience of the family at ter in several local stores. He three sons Richard Thomasson ing a Purple Heart and Bronze the Vermont Veterans Cem- worked many years for the Bel- of Georgia, Robert Nick Bushey Star for his bravery. After serv- etery in Randolph, Vt. lows Falls Police Department. of New Hampshire, and Walter ing his country, Tom returned Arrangements are in the care He enjoyed crime shows and Allen G. Cushman Jr., 1939-2020. Bushey of Texas; two daugh- Betty S. Bushey, 1936-2020. to Bellows Falls and worked as of Fenton & Hennessey Funer- old westerns on television. Allen PHOTO PROVIDED ters Sherri Edwards of North PHOTO PROVIDED a logger. al Home in Bellows Falls. loved his family, grandchildren, Carolina and Rhonda Gilman of and great-grandchildren. Cushman of Dickson, Tenn.; North Carolina; and one sisternience of the family. Fenton & On Aug. 17, 1956, in West- brothers Ernest, Arnold, and Clara Peck. Hennessey Funeral Home is as- Janet L. Gould, 1942-2020 minster West, Vt., Allen married Royal Cushman; and siblings Services will be at the conve- sisting with the arrangements. Marion Frink who survives. He Audrey, Nancy, Sandra, Timmy, WEATHERSFIELD, Vt. – is also survived by his son Al- and Rodney. He was prede- Janet L. (Colby) Gould, of len Cushman III and his wife ceased by his half brother- Cal John G. Mackenzie, 1927-2020 Weathersfield, Vt., passed away Pat of Walpole, N.H.; daughters vin. Allen has 17 grandchildren peacefully Oct. 30, 2020 at her Debra Femiak and her husband and 17 great-grandchildren. ALSTEAD, N.H. – John G. home in Weathersfield. She was Jim of Newburgh, N.Y., Linda A graveside burial service MacKenzie of Alstead, N.H., born Nov. 21, 1942 in Hanover, Wright and her husband Char- will be held at the Rockingham died peacefully at home attended N.H., the daughter of Ron- lie of North Walpole, N.H., Rose Meeting House Wednesday, by his family and his cat, Messin, ald Colby and Myrtle Hewett Noyes of Springfield, Vt., Kitty Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. There will be no Sept. 12, 2020. Colby. Janet was a graduate of Kmiec and her husband Bradley reception due to the Covid-19 John was born March 16, 1927 Woodstock High School, Class of Alstead, N.H., and Marianne virus. in Millbrook, N.Y. to Dr. E. Gor- of 1960. She married Howard don and Alice Caine MacKenzie. “Toppy” Gould in 1967. In He is survived by his older broth- 1988, she reconnected with the CHURCH SERVICES er Gordon C. MacKenzie. love of her life, Brad Stanley. John attended the Millbrook They have been together ever ASCUTNEY, VT. School for Boys where his love since. She worked in the insur- Janet L. Gould, 1942-2020. for all things outdoors flour- ance industry for 45 years in PHOTO PROVIDED Open Bible Baptist Church, 168 Cemetery Rd. ished. He worked at the Trevor Vermont and New Hampshire Sunday services are being held in the church, with people sitting Zoo and had a strong connection with 28 years at the Hanover came a homemaker and found every other pew. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. Morning service to animals throughout his life. John G. Mackenzie, 1927-2020. Agency as vice president, retir- the time to pursue her passion at 11 a.m. Sunday evening service at 6 p.m. and Wednesday He was a gifted athlete, lettering PHOTO PROVIDED ing in 2004. She had a love of for sewing, a skill she inherited evening at 7 p.m. Services are also available on Facebook and in football, baseball, and hockey. helping out those in need and from her beloved grandmother. YouTube. For more information, call the church at 802-674-2266 He played hockey into his 50s new playground, with days spent was part of a group that started Janet leaves behind her part- or visit www.obbcvt.org. and mentored countless players happily playing golf and im- the Weathersfield Food Shelf. ner of 32 years, Brad Stanley; of all ages. Millbrook’s annual proving on nature. He created Having no children of her her bother Ken Colby and part- CAVENDISH, VT. Alumni Hockey Game is nameda rock garden sanctuary on the own, she felt blessed to have ner Suzanne Nothnagle; niece in his honor. mountainside above his home been welcomed by Brad’s son Jenn Colby, her husband Chris St. James United Methodist Church, 570 Main St. John served in the Navy in and freed the Wautauga River of Michael, his wife Tiffany, and Sargent, and their son Connor Please join us Sundays at 8:45 a.m. with Pastor John Hawkins. World War II as a medical corps- dead trees with his chainsaw into children Emma and Owen as Sargent; and many very dear All are welcome. Masks and social distancing are required. For man in San Francisco. He gradu- his 70s. well as Brad’s daughter Amy, friends. more information, call 802-674-3443. ated from Cobleskill Agricultural John was a quiet and unassum- her husband Marshall Walker, Per her request, there will College. He was the manager of ing person, except in dress where and their children Quinn and be no service. Memorial con- J.D. Johnson Company Inc., a he was very dapper. He embraced Petula. She looked forward to tributions can be made to the CHARLESTOWN, N.H. wholesaler of plumbing and his blessed life. He was a grace- the many trips to Winter Gar- Weathersfield Food Shelf, P.O. Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, 99 Sullivan St., heating supplies, for 35 years. ful skier and dancer. John loved den, Fla. and Charleston, S.C. Box 69, Ascutney, VT 05030. Claremont, N.H. John married Margaret “Marla” to fly fish and collect shells and In the spring it was Bar Har- The Cabot Funeral Home Weekday services are available online Wednesday at 6 p.m. Orr Sept. 2, 1961. He lived to see lost golf balls. In his later years, bor, Maine with Brad’s road in Woodstock is assisting the their 59th anniversary. They had his lifelong passion for watching and mountain bike group, the and Saturday at 5 p.m. If you plan on attending Sunday’s 9:30 family. An online guest book two children in not rapid succes- birds was the only one he could can be found at www.cabotfh. a.m. service, please email the church ahead of time as there is Clumpers. No longer a full- sion, Sarah “Kinter” in 1962 and still enjoy. time career woman, she be- com. limited attendance. For more information, go to www.hroc.org. Jesse Orr in 1970. He made it to He will be missed, but Marla, his son’s 50th birthday as well, a Messin, and the birds are in good Robert R. Nilan, 1932-2020 CHESTER, VT. week after he told us that would hands thanks to their wonderful be the day he “dropped dead.” caregivers. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Robert breakfast shift at the Go Go St. Joseph’s Church, 96 S. Main St. Kinter married Richard Lennon The Foley Funeral Home of R. “Bob” Nilan, 88, died Sept. Mart for eight years, where he Public masses have resumed. Services at St. Joseph’s include and lives in Walpole, N.H. Jesse Keene, N.H. is assisting the fam- 23, 2020 at Dartmouth-Hitch- was known as “Bob the Coffee Saturday at 4 p.m. and Wednesday at 9 a.m. There are no live married Jessica Moore and lives ily with the arrangements. To cock Hospital after a brief ill- Guy.” Bob had many hobbies streams for these masses. For more information, go to www. in Manhattan. offer online condolences or to ness. Bob was born Aug. 23, including creating colorful oil stmaryjoseph.com. After retiring, John and Marla share special memories of John, 1932 in Greenwich Village, the paintings and collecting vin- moved to North Carolina. The please visit www.foleyfuneral- son of Charles and Dorothy tage cameras. He is survived St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 313 Main St. Hound Ears Club became John’s home.com. Nilan. by Miki, his wife of 63 years; Sunday worship is outdoors on the back lawn at 8:30 a.m. He studied engineering at his daughters Heather Post and 10 a.m. Masks are required at all times while on St. Luke’s Syracuse University and began (Randy) and Kathleen Nilan property. If it’s raining, the Morning Prayer is canceled. Visit his working life at Albany De- (David Severski); his grand- www.stlukesepiscopalvt.org for more information. sign, Albany, N.Y. He married children Emma (Adam Sainz) Ida Mae “Miki” McGuire in and Brandon (Becca); and his LONDONDERRY, VT. 1956. He worked for 28 years great-grandchild Dax. Bob do- at Pratt & Whitney and United nated his body to medical re- First Baptist Church, 62 Crescent St., S. Londonderry, Vt. Technologies living in Walling- search. Sunday 10 a.m. in-person services have resumed. Please follow ford and Glastonbury, Conn. Contributions may be made social distancing and wear masks. Services are still live streamed He moved to Springfield, Vt. in to the Anatomical Gifts Pro- at www.firstbaptistslondonderryvt.org/streaming-worship.html. 1985 when he retired. gram at the Geisel School of For more information, visit www.firstbaptistlondonderryvt.org or In Springfield he worked the Medicine, Dartmouth. call 802-856-7266. Meeting Needs. Changing Lives. LUDLOW, VT. Barbara Trottier, 2020 The United Church of Ludlow (UCC and Methodist), 48 Simonton Replacement Windows, Raynor Garage Door LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Pleasant St. Sales & Installation, Garage Door Repair & Vinyl Siding Barbara Ross Trottier, 93, died Oct. 30, 2020 in Londonderry, Vt. 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Equal Housing Opportunity 6A | November 04, 2020 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper sports & outdoor This & That BY BILL MURPHY Directory, while Bellows Falls The Vermont Journal & Shopper has just 331. How do the Terri- ers make it work? Last Saturday was Champi- “I have amazing athletes who onship Saturday for the Bellows are willing to work. We know Falls Terriers’ field hockey and they have more to choose from, girls’ cross country teams. It’s but we work to our potential. I a date both these teams circle don’t know what other people on their calendars every year. were thinking at the half, but The Division I Terriers field hockey team: (front row, from left) Ash- Shortly before everyone turns the girls felt they were better lynn Boucher, Ashlin Maxfield, Ella Clark, Emma Hillock, Maya the clocks back, they compete conditioned. They brought that Waryas, Grace Wilkinson, Grace Bazin, and Sadie Scott; (back row) Bellows Falls Cross Country team (from left) Coach Josh Ferenc, and contend and usually win up. We also talked about what Coach Bethany Coursen, Mary Wallace, Eryn Ross, Anna Mcgrath, Capt. Molly Hodsden, Victoria Bassett, Birgess Schemm, Capt. Abby their competition that day. we had to do and we did it,” Ariana Wunderle, Kayleigh Illingworth, Ava Laross, Madi Haskell, Dearborn, Stephanie Ager, Shelby Stoodley, Abby Broadley, and Tela Harty, Jaia Caron, Coaches Kim Wilkinson, and Mel Laross. Lilly Ware. In a year when most people said Coursen, looking back at PHOTO BY DOUG MACPHEE PHOTO PROVIDED wondered if there would even the contest. be a champion crowned, both Grace Bazin was the only one teams arrived, competed, con- of the Bellows Falls’ three cap- At the half we talked about how about either team winning. “It’s This fall, Bellows Falls did fax 124. For the third year in quered, and arrived home to a tains to not have been in uni- we needed to come out and easy to figure out how both not have a great deal of cross a row, junior Abby Broadley parade salute. form for a previous state title bring that fire. Our town cares teams win. It matters how you country success during the captured the individual state Bethany Coursen’s field experience, and she tallied both about sports and us, and we perform today, but it all circles regular season. “We lost all our title in Division III. Ferenc hockey team moved up to Divi- of the game’s goals. Bazin at- needed to pick it up.” back to the youth programs. dual meets, except one, and on said, “Abby wasn’t challenged sion I three seasons ago and the tended Vermont Academy her Grace Wilkinson is the third Both cross country and field that day Thetford was without all year long. She just missed “Little Engine That Could” has first two years of high school captain and mentioned, “Ever hockey has athletes starting at a their number two runner. How her PR today and won easily.” appeared in the title game every and enjoyed her own champi- since I was a little girl, I had young age, and they have been anyone looked at our team de- The Terriers placed seven run- year since. This year’s stickers onship experience. “They don’t waited to play on this team. involved for a number of years pended on your perspective. ners in the first 26 Division III made it two titles in three years offer field hockey,” Bazin said, There has been a lot of win- before they get to high school.” Most people looked at us as the runners. Behind Broadley were with a 2-0 victory over Cham- “so I played soccer. We won the ning while I was growing up, Ferenc is just like those ath- underdog today, but everybody Stephanie Ager (4th), Victoria plain Valley Union at Burr & NEPSC Championship and I and now it’s our turn. Last year, letes. He has been waiting in was given a role today, and ev- Bassette (5th), Birgess Schemm Burtons Turf Field. enjoyed playing, but, I played we lost the state game, but we the wings for years and now eryone did their job on state (17th), Molly Hodsden (23rd), Word coming out of Man- field hockey from third grade had a really great year, and no is in his first year as the cross day whether they scored for us Lilly Ware (24th), and Abby chester at halftime on Satur- through eighth grade and I one expected us to even be in country varsity coach. Ferenc or not,” Ferenc said. Dearborn (26th). day said the Terriers had been missed it. So I came to school the state game and now we have has taught and coached at the Bellows Falls’ tally of 27 Will either team be strong outplayed in the first half. CVU here this year.” proven we can be a comeback middle school for years and points was six in front of Thet- next year? Well, field hockey had outshot them and Goliath Maya Waryas was the lead- team. This game was one of the has sought out and groomed ford’s 33. No one else was in only loses one senior and cross was likely to triumph. When ing scorer on the team for the best moments of my life.” numerous cross country and the running. The two were fol- country returns three runners, the Terriers elevated them- past two years and one of the The cross country team made track performers. The numbers lowed by Northfield 78, Rice who just happened to place in selves to Division I a few years captains. She didn’t like how it three state titles in a row. in those sports have been high 89, Otter Valley 109, Lake Re- the top five, and a promising back, it was a gamble, but Da- the game played out in the first Coach Josh Ferenc pointed out most years, and Ferenc has gion 120, Danville 121, and freshman who ran well in the vid has shot the slingshot well. half and was determined not that no one should be surprised piqued their interest. Bellows Free Academy of Fair- state meet. For those who may be wonder- to lose. When asked what she ing, CVU is listed with 1,308 was thinking at intermission, students in the most recent she said, “CVU showed they copy of the Vermont Education wanted it more in the first half. Vermont’s regular deer season starts Nov. 14 MONTPELIER, Vt. – Hunt- buck during this season. The and a late season bear tag for regional differences in ages of Local Fresh Produce: ers are gearing up for the start of definition of a legal buck de- Nov. 14-22. Licenses are avail- bucks. Each tooth will be cross- Acorn, Butternut, Honeynut Vermont’s traditionally popular pends on the Wildlife Manage- able on Fish & Wildlife’s website sectioned to accurately deter- Squash, Variety of Potatoes 16-day regular deer season that ment Unit. A map of the WMUs and from license agents state- mine the deer’s age, and the re- · · begins Saturday, Nov. 14 and is on pages 22 and 23 of the 2020 wide. sults will be posted on the Fish Apples ends Sunday, Nov. 29. Vermont Hunting & Trapping Fish and Wildlife urges hunt- & Wildlife website next spring. · Maple Syrup · A hunter may take one legal Guide available from license ers to wear a fluorescent orange Hunters who do not go to a agents statewide. hat and vest to help maintain biological reporting station are · Local Cheeses & Meats · In WMUs C, D1, D2, E1, E2, Vermont’s very good hunting also asked to provide a tooth G, I, L, M, P, and Q a legal buck is season safety record. from their deer. 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ALL NEW (Household): China cabinet, dining and dinette tables, chairs, stools, Oak and Pine K.D. tables, kitchen islands and stands, range hoods, kitchen items, hall benches, leather sofa, occasional stands, writing and computer desks, entertainment units, table and floor lamps, wall clocks, mirrors, vanity with stool, baby walkers and strollers, picture frames, floor mats, twin/full/queen/king headboards, race car beds, mattresses, wall paper, and more. ALL NEW (Trailer parts & accessories): H.D. wall cabinets and work bench, equalizing hitch, security system, tires with rims, jacks, receiver and accessories, fenders, doors, roof vents, trim, towing light kits, snowmobile trailer shield, hardware, and more. USED (Sporting & misc.): Harley Davidson Motorcycle parts, deep sea fishing rods and reels, fish finder, compound bows, hunting accessories, camping items, grills, lanterns, coolers, cookware, Homelite chainsaw, power tools, carpet display rack, folding chairs with bags, card tables, baby swing and toys, small pool table, electronics, kitchen hand appliances, glassware, and more. For pictures & more go to auctionzip.com or Facebook

Terms: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Debit • Refreshments Auctioneer: Steve Taylor • Management: Al’s Auction Barn • 802-446-2220 Preview: 1 Hour Before Sale • No Buyer’s Fee Bring Packing & Trucks • Face Masks & Distancing Required yellow page BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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NOV. 8 – children under 3 years the afternoon. Please Food Shelf on Saturday, or email stlys@vermontel. about my healthcare 1:30-3 p.m. Proceeds SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – old. This is a virtual event remember your face mask. Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. - 2 net. wishes if I’m unable benefit Springfield Area Springfield Family Center via Zoom. Sign up at There will be lots of room p.m. We will be filling to speak for myself? Parent Child Center. Doors TUESDAYS – Stuff the Bus holiday food www.bit.ly/34w3y4. We to spread out. For more boxes with pie crust mix, Every Wednesday at open at noon. Covid-19 drive is Sunday, Nov. 8, will share information, information, go to www. pie filling, stuffing, canned BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – 10 a.m., Taking Steps CDC guidelines observed. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., skills, and ideas developed galleryvault.org. vegetables, fresh potatoes Come check out TOPS – Brattleboro is offering DAILY – at the Shaw’s Plaza in by The Vermont Center or money contributions. Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Advanced Care Planning NOV. 12 – Springfield. We have the for the Book. For more The Fall Mountain Food We are a nonjudgmental, informational meetings LUDLOW, Vt. – OMS Ski turkeys but need your help information, please call the LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Shelf services New affordable, and supportive via Zoom. To receive & Snowboard Swap is with the “fixins.” Needed library at 802-885-3108 Doreen Fabiano, certified Hampshire and Vermont weight loss group. The first the Zoom invitation, call virtual this year. The online items include in date or email stlys@vermontel. in Tai Chi, offers a six- customers. visit is free. We are taking Dan Freeman at 802- sale continues through non-perishable food items net. week course for beginners Covid-19 precautions so 257-0775 ext. 101 or Nov. 27 with pickup NOV. 17 – such as stuffing, canned starting Thursday, Nov. a mask is required while email don.freeman@ by appointment only. vegetables (corn, green CHESTER, Vt. – Southern 12, from 11 a.m.-12 p.m., SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Join attending the meeting. All brattleborohospice.org. Check our website, www. beans, carrots, yams, etc.), Vermont Astronomy and continuing through Springfield Town Library are welcome; youth must okemomountainschool. FRIDAYS – gravy, boxed potatoes, Group’s November Dec. 17 at Neighborhood for virtual Mother Goose be at least 9 to attend and org/skiswap to view and etc. Drive up to our bus meeting will be presented Connections. The agency Story Time Tuesday, Nov. have parental permission. N. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – KJ’s purchase inventory. All and hand your donation via Zoom Tuesday, Nov. offers a safe, spacious 17 at 10:30 a.m. We will Meetings are every Gathering Place, 3 Main items will be prepaid to a volunteer. No need 10 at 7 p.m. “Getting environment for all read stories and rhymes, Tuesday at St. Charles St. in North Springfield, is through the online store to leave your vehicle. Started in Astronomy” is participants. Space is sing songs, and do an Education Center located hosting Bingo every Friday and received by pickup Volunteers will also be on the topic with advice on limited to 10, so please activity. This is a great at 39 Green St. in Bellows evening, from 6:30-9 with an appointment hand to accept gift cards telescopes and night sky register by calling 802- program for families with Falls. Weigh-ins start at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit only. All sales benefit the and monetary donations. viewing. Details for the 824-4343 or visiting children under 3 years p.m. Handicap accessible. Springfield Area Parent Okemo Mountain School. Together, we can make Zoom link can be found at www.neighborhood old. This is a virtual event Child Center. Doors open WEDNESDAYS – REGION – If you want to sure no one goes hungry the SoVerA website in the connectionsvt.org. via Zoom. Sign up at at 5 p.m. Covid-19 CDC calendar section at www. www.bit.ly/34w3y4. We BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – guidelines observed. drink that’s your business, this Thanksgiving! NOV. 14 – sovera.org. will share information, Advanced directives: but if you want to stop, SUNDAYS – NOV. 10 – WALPOLE, N.H. – The skills, and ideas developed Where do I find the that’s ours. Contact NOV. 11 – SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Join First Congregational by The Vermont Center forms? Who should be N. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – KJ’s Alcoholics Anonymous at Springfield Town Library SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Join Church of Walpole will be for the Book. For more named as my healthcare Gathering Place, 3 Main www.aavt.org or call your for virtual Mother Goose Gallery at the VAULT Nov. having a curbside drop information, please call the agent? Who do I give the St. in North Springfield, local hotline at 802-885- Story Time Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 2-4 p.m., at the off of Thanksgiving dinner library at 802-885-3108 completed form to? How is hosting Bingo every 8281 and join a meeting. 10 at 10:30 a.m. We will Springfield Community items for the Fall Mountain do I talk with my family Sunday afternoon, from You are not alone. read stories and rhymes, Center, 139 Main St., for sing songs, and do an Afternoon Art at Parks & activity. This is a great Rec. This event is free and program for families with stop by any time during Call for entries for the Vermont Writers’ Prize COLCHESTER, Vt. – and Vermont Magazine enter to win the Vermont ner receives $1,250 and an essay, short story, or TOWN OF SPRINGFIELD Green Mountain Power are encouraging writers to Writers’ Prize, which cel- your work is published in poem on the themes of TAXPAYER NOTICE ebrates writing about Ver- Vermont Magazine’s sum- “Vermont – Its People, Its SPRINGFIELD, VERMONT mont. There are two cate- mer issue. The deadline to Places, Its History or Its The first installment of the 2020-2021 Town & Town Killarney’s is looking for Part Time and gories – one for poetry and enter is Jan. 1, 2021. Values.” Entries must be School District Taxes is due and payable Full Time Kitchen Help one for prose. Each win- Your work could be unpublished and fewer November 15, 2020 than 1,500 words long. Town of Londonderry, Vermont The winning entry in each Barbara A. Courchesne, Treasurer Experienced Line Cook category will be selected Invitation to Bid Due to COVID-19 the Town Office is open to the public 8:30 Bussers, Waitstaff, Host by an independent panel a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday (face covering Will Train of judges. required). Payments encouraged to be made through the The Town of Londonderry, Vermont is seeking bids for The Vermont Writers’ Interviews by Appointment Only mail or dropped into our secure mail slot located in the 2020-21 plowing and sanding at both Pingree Park and Prize is a collaboration be- brown door at the top of the second floor outside stairs. If Please call to arrange an interview the Town Hall. Bid documents can be viewed on the tween GMP and Vermont a receipt is desired, please provide a stamped and addressed 802-228-7797 Town website – www.londonderryvt.org. The deadline Magazine and was created 44 Pond St, Ludlow, VT 05149 return envelope. to submit bids electronically is 2:00 PM on Thursday, as a way to honor Ralph November 12, 2020. Nading Hill Jr. who was a Vermont historian, author, NOTICE OF TAX SALE NOTICE OF TAX SALE Shane O’Keefe, Town Administrator and longtime GMP Board member. The contest is The resident and non-resident owners, lien holders and The resident and non-resident owners, lien holders and open to all Vermont resi- mortgagees of property in the Town of Mount Holly, in mortgagees of property in the Town of Mount Holly, in dents, including seasonal the County of Rutland and State of Vermont, are hereby the County of Rutland and State of Vermont, are hereby residents and students notified that the taxes assessed by such Town for the notified that the taxes assessed by such Town for the enrolled in Vermont col- 2019-2020 tax year remains, either in whole or in part, 2019-2020 tax year remains, either in whole or in part, leges. You can be a profes- unpaid on the following described property in such Town, unpaid on the following described property in such Town, sional or amateur writer. to wit: to wit: Whitney Blake is continually growing and Employees and subcon- tractors of Vermont Mag- It being all and the same lands and premises conveyed It being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to looking for associates to join our team. azine or Green Mountain to Casey Hodge by Warranty Deed of Dola Holland and Thomas C. Bivona, Jr. and Diana M. Bivona by Warranty Check us out! Power and previous win- John Holland, dated September 3, 2013 and recorded on Deed of Andrew Minicucci and Jenifer Minicucci, dated ners are ineligible. September 9, 2013 in Book 84 at Page 322 of the Mount June 5, 2015 and recorded on June 10, 2015 in Book 87 We have a variety of The winners of the Holly Land Records. (E911 address: 49 Belmont Road; at page 303 fo the Mount Holly Land Records. (E911 opportunities including: 2020 Writers Prize were Parcel ID #06F5133.00.) address: 509 Steward Road N; Parcel ID #07G1167.01) Erica Walch of New- • Assembly Operator I fane and Mark Creaven And pursuant to 32 V.S.A. Section 5254, so much of And pursuant to 32 V.S.A. Section 5254, so much of • Extrusion Machine Operator of West Glover – Walch such property will be sold at public auction at the Town such property will be sold at public auction at the Town for her short story, “The of Mount Holly Office, a public place located at 50 of Mount Holly Office, a public place located at 50 • Wire Operator Level I Key Word,” and Creaven School Street in Mount Holly, Vermont, on the 7th day School Street in Mount Holly, Vermont, on the 7th day • Warehouse Clerk for his poem, “Time in of December, 2020, at 10:00 a.m, as shall be requisite to of December, 2020, at 10:00 a.m, as shall be requisite to • Sr. Quality Technician discharge such taxes with costs, unless previously paid. discharge such taxes with costs, unless previously paid. Vermont.” You can read To apply send resume to [email protected] the 2020 winners in Ver- Dated at Mount Holly, Vermont this 29th day of October, Dated at Mount Holly, Vermont this 29th day of October, 9 Lovell Drive, Bellows Falls, VT 05101 mont Magazine’s sum- 2020. 2020. https://wblake.com/company/careers/ mer issue at www.vtmag. com/post/2020vermont All qualified applicants will receive consideration for Peter Perrino, Town of Mount Holly Delinquent Tax Peter Perrino, Town of Mount Holly Delinquent Tax writersprize. Collector employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual Collector orientation, gender identity, or national origin. You can submit your work until Jan. 1, 2021 at www.vermontwriter- sprize.submittable.com/ TOWN OF CHESTER TOWN OF CHESTER TOWN OF LONDONDERRY, VT submit/86155/vermont- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING JOB OPENINGS writers-prize. It is free to BEFORE THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BEFORE THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW enter, and winners will be BOARD (VIA ZOOM) BOARD (VIA ZOOM) Zoning Administrator/Floodplain Administrator announced in the spring This position is responsible for administration of the of 2021. The Development Review Board will be holding a Site Londonderry Zoning Bylaw and local flood hazard The Development Review Board will be holding a Pub- Visit at 4:30 PM on Monday November 23, 2020 at 548 requirements, assisting applicants with local land use lic Hearing at 6:00 PM on Monday, November 23, 2020 Main Street and a Public Hearing at 6:00 PM on Monday, review processes, and works closely with and supports the at the Town Hall (via Zoom) for a Final Plat of a Minor November 23, 2020 at the Town Hall (via Zoom) for a Development Review Board. A full job description can Sub-Division application (#551). Boundary Adjustment application (#559) be found on the Town website: www.londonderryvt.org. SUBMIT PROPERTY OWNERS: Van L. and Donna M. Matthews Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest, resume, PROPERTY OWNERS: Laurie and Palmer Goodrich and required Employment Application. This is a part- CALENDAR Donald J. Strohmeyer APPLICANT: Laurie and Palmer Goodrich APPLICANT: Van L. and Donna M. Matthews time position of approximately 20 hours/week, without LOCATION: 2106 Vermont Route 103 North benefits. Town is open to hiring an individual that serves LOCATION: 548 Main Street DISTRICT: Residential 120 (R120) EVENTS DISTRICT: Village Center other communities in the same or similar role. ACTION REQUESTED: Parcel 56-50-26, owned by ACTION REQUESTED: Subdivide a 47± acre parcel Road Crew Member/Equipment Operator ONLINE! Donald Strohmeyer, before adjustment is 1.46 acres, after into 2 lots, Lot 1A to be 14.88 acres and Lot 1B to be Work includes plowing, grading, ditching, road repair, adjustment will be 1.43 acres. Parcel 56-50-27, owned 32.12 acres. roadside mowing, culvert work, chainsaw operation, VermontJournal.com by Van L. and Donna M. Matthews, before adjustment is equipment maintenance, and other duties. A clean 0.329 acres, after adjustment will be 0.359 acres Abutters are hereby notified that further information driving record, a CDL license, and the ability to pass drug/ alcohol tests are required. Highway/road maintenance Abutters are hereby notified that further information can can be found at the Town Clerk’s Office which is open Click “Add Your Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Partic- experience preferred. Applicants are asked to submit be found at the Town Clerk’s Office which is open Mon- a letter of interest, resume, and required Employment day through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Participation ipation in this hearing is a pre-requisite to the right to Event” in the take any subsequent appeal. Application. This is a full-time position with excellent in this hearing is a pre-requisite to the right to take any benefits. black navigation subsequent appeal. Link to the Zoom meeting will be on the Town of Ches- Employment Applications can be found in the Town bar at the very Link to the Zoom meeting will be on the Town of Chester ter home page: www.chestervt.gov. home page: www.chestervt.gov. Forms section of the Town website: www.londonderryvt. org. Submit documents via email to townadmin@ top of the page. For the Development Review Board For the Development Review Board londonderryvt.org or US Mail to: Town of Londonderry, Catherine A. Hasbrouck Catherine A. Hasbrouck 100 Old School Street, South Londonderry, VT 05155. Zoning Administrator Zoning Administrator Questions? (802) 875-2173 (802) 875-2173 All positions opened until filled. The Town of 802-228-3600 [email protected] [email protected] Londonderry is an equal opportunity employer. The Vermont Journal/The Shopper November 04, 2020 | 9A arts & entertainment Register early for Holiday Wreath Book your own gallery Decorating workshops CHESTER, Vt. – Bring on the decorating easy. Open to Each session will offer open house some joyous holiday spirit by the public, the workshops will all the essentials to create a decorating a premade evergreen take place in Willard Hall at St. very personal, one-of-a-kind SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Even door. information. There is no charge wreath. The number of holi- Luke’s Church, 313 Main Street, wreath. Participants are en- though Gallery at the VAULT You’ll find a wide variety of for this “concierge” service but day wreath workshops, which in Chester and will again ben- couraged to bring clippers will not be able to hold its tra- beautiful handmade creations of course donations to VAULT, a will take place Nov. 19-21, has efit both the church and the and glue guns if they have ditional Holiday Open House from our 125 craftspeople and nonprofit community arts center been increased this year, but the Chester Conservation Commit- them. this year, you and your small artists such as jewelry, wood- and Vermont State Craft Center, number of participants in each tee’s youth environmental camp An early bird discount on group – up to five total – are enware, glass, scarves, mittens, are always appreciated. session has been decreased to scholarships. Space is limited the fee per wreath will apply invited to make an appoint- hats, gifts for babies and chil- VAULT is located on 68 Main enable safe social distancing. to six people per session this to those who preregister and ment to have the beautiful dren, prints, photographs, pot- Street in Springfield’s historic Masks will be required. year, so participants should pre- pay by Friday, Nov. 6. Checks gallery all to yourselves for tery, hummingbird feeders, clay downtown in a 1909 bank with a At the workshops, partici- register early to be assured of a should be made out to St. an hour. Appointments will wren houses, quilted runners real vault. Gallery at the VAULT pants may choose from an im- wreath and their preferred ses- Luke’s Church, designated in be Sundays, from 12-4 p.m., and potholders, holiday orna- is open on Wednesday and Sat- pressive array of especially sion. There are seven different the memo line for the wreath from Nov. 8 until Dec. 13. ments, as well as craft kits. urday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., collected greens, berries, nuts workshops: workshop, and mailed to Lil- We’ll open the gallery just To make an appointment, and Friday, from 11 a.m. to 7 and other natural materials, • Thursday, Nov. 19, 1-2:30 lian Willis at P.O. Box 318, for you! After you shop, you please email dkemble@vermon- p.m. See www.galleryvault.org bows, and different embellish- p.m. or 6:30-8 p.m. Chester, VT 05143. For ad- can enjoy a meal at the Cop- tel.net and include your preferred for more information on work- ments that they would like to • Friday, Nov. 20, 9-10:30 a.m., ditional information and reg- per Fox Restaurant, right next Sunday and time and contact shops and current exhibits. add to their premade evergreen 1-2:30 p.m., or 6:30-8 p.m. istration, please contact Lil- wreath. Wire, glue guns, and • Saturday, Nov. 21, 9-10:30 lian Willis, 802-875-1340 or other supplied equipment make a.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. [email protected]. Yvonne Daley discusses her book Creative storytelling on Covid-19 “Going Up the Country” REGION – ACES in Action that we are all in this together. lication will be out in mid- LONDONDERRY, Vt. – of the counterculture move- to-table, Bernie Sanders, and the is responding to the collective We create a safe space to share December. This project will Author Yvonne Daley will ment in Vermont, which forever progressive politics of today. hardships of the Covid-19 pan- and to learn from each other as be ongoing throughout 2021 be Zooming in at Neighbor- changed the state’s complexion. To register, visit www.neigh- demic by reaching out to the we connect similar experiences with quarterly publications, hood Connections Friday, As one of those hippies who borhoodconnectionsvt.org or public to gather your stories through creative exploration. and we will potentially hold Nov. 13 at 4 p.m. to discuss moved to Vermont during that call 802-824-4343. and share them with the com- ACES in Action, a community an open wall gallery exhibi- her book “Going Up The time, Daley offers an inside look Neighborhood Connections is munity in digital and physical collaborative, is composed of a tion of selected works later Country: When the Hippies, at the movement and discusses a nonprofit social services agen- publication. The Voices of Re- variety of organizations includ- on in the season. Dreamers, Freaks and Radi- the result of how these back- cy serving the area mountain silience project will use creativ- ing restorative justice, schools, For more information, cals Moved to Vermont.” The to-landers, political radicals, towns of south central Vermont ity to celebrate the moments of family services, substance mis- check out our website at book is part oral history, part sexual libertines, and utopians and is located in Londonderry’s strength and hope we’ve found use prevention, libraries, men- www.vtvoicesofresilience. nostalgia-tinged narrative, changed our previously conser- Mountain Marketplace, next to together while we’re apart. Sub- tal health, early childhood, and org. and part clear-eyed analysis vative state and led us to farm- the Post Office. missions are due Nov. 29. more. Covid-19 has impacted us We are collecting artworks, all. We have experienced fear, songs, videos, and written sto- Virtual Knit Knite BF Bucks and your joy, and uncertainty. Through- ries through our website. After Every Thursday from 7-8pm ur buc yo ks out this time, we have also seen submissions have been gathered Via Zoom nd in e B and shown great resilience. and formatted, we will publish p F Open: S Each of us has a story related to them on the website, and writ- Wednesday – Friday, 12-4 this pandemic. Stories have the ten or visual pieces will be put Saturday 10-4 ability to break down barriers, into a physical magazine-style connect one another, heal, and book that we will distribute www.SixLooseLadies.com provide hope. Voices of Resil- at participating organizations 802-875-7373 ience brings light to our unique throughout the community. 287 Main St. Do your Holiday shopping early! stories and forms of expres- The first submission deadline is On The Green, Chester, VT bellowsfallsvt.org // Facebook: BFDDA sion and serves as a reminder Nov. 29, 2020 and the first pub- 10A | November 04, 2020 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper community AUTOMOTIVE/REAL ESTATE Everyone Eats – restaurants, Springfield Garden Club cancels farms, and families Great Hall decorations fundraiser REGION – Everyone Eats various distribution chan- liver 400,000 restaurant is a program that makes nels. This Covid-relief prepared meals. Hubs SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Hall as a gift to the com- these new regulations, it’s has given back more than meals available through program is on track to de- have been developed in This year has presented munity. Today, the FOT likely the number of visi- $200,000 to Springfield and all 14 counties of Ver- many significant and Committee is disappointed tors to the Great Hall will surrounding communi- mont. The Vermont unique challenges for all to report that, in spite of be significantly reduced ties through scholarships, Legislature dedicated of us. With the onset of best intensions, plans for and therefore the “audi- programs, and activities. Walpole Valley Tire $5 million in Cares Act the Covid-19 virus, the decorating the Great Hall ence” will be reduced as These have been difficult funding to support this Garden Club has made this year have been can- well. The FOT Committee times for everyone and program that ties food many program changes celed. This decision was felt that the time and effort we are acutely aware that assistance to local econ- as we have acknowl- made for several reasons. required for decorating much of the fundraising omies. edged the uncertain and First of all, Springfield wouldn’t have the com- is beyond our control. We To find a distribu- evolving situation cre- Medical Care Systems has munity impact they had thank you for your gener- tion site near you, go to ated by the pandemic. seen an uptick in virus cas- hoped for. ous support in the past. Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 • Saturday 8:00 - Noon www.vteveryoneeats.org Our primary concern es and has therefore imple- Lastly, because the Today the Garden Club Route 12 • Walpole, NH • 603-445-2060 and select Find a Meal. throughout these past mented stricter regulations number of virus cases is asks you to consider a This program is funded months is the safety of regarding who can enter currently increasing, the small donation to help the through mid-December. members and that of the their offices through the committee decided that club rise to the challenges community. Great Hall. A safe, com- now was not a good time presented by Covid-19. No The annual Festival patible time could not be to encourage a gathering matter the size of the gift, of Trees fundraiser was found for decorating and with several members. your support will make a Ask canceled in September, the planning became a bit “As we head into the holi- difference as we navigate about yet the club had planned complicated. days, we don’t want to risk these challenging times. our P&M Auto Sales Guaranteed to decorate the Great Secondly, because of any members becoming On behalf of all Garden Credit Approval ill,” stated Club President Club members, we thank Cheryl Pierce. you in advance for your Quality Used Cars and Trucks Bankruptcy • Bad Credit First Time • Divorce Snow Tires Are In! The board is currently generosity. It will go a long working on plans to en- way toward helping us sure the club is financially fund our important civic Specials of the Week CHEEVER TIRE prepared for a successful beautification and scholar- IS YOUR ONE-STOP SOLUTION 2021. As you know, the ship programs. Please mail 2015 Ford Fusion 2013 Chevy Malibu Springfield Garden Club your check to Springfield Passenger Cars - Trucks - Farm is devoted to community Garden Club, c/o Lynn Li- 4 Cylinder 4 Door Our Own Truck Tire Retreads service. Over the past 27 kus, 2163 Goulden Ridge 4 Door 4 Cylinder Great Tires & Great Service years of producing the fes- Rd., Weathersfield, VT Auto Auto tival extravaganza, the club 05156. 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The Bi-Level Cage Drive www.barrettandvalley.com began with the need to Lori Muse, Carol Cole, 39 Pleasant Street, Grafton purchase appropriate cages Broker/Owner REALTOR for the ongoing isolation or housing of cats that are Location, Location. This 4.76+/- acre parcel is located on the back side of a well regarded neighborhood offering under our care. For the past sunny exposure, partially cleared land, proximity to VAST trail system and designed septic system. Well worth looking 13 years, the facility has into for those looking to be a step above. REDUCED AGAIN TO $39,900 limped along making use of donated cages. However, we need to purchase bi- This home has seen many upgrades including siding, level cages with sliding par- windows, decking/stairs/railings, paved driveway and titions to be used for isola- much more. Designed originally to be a home with in-law tion or quarantine. These apartment, the property is currently being utilized as a single family. First floor includes a full/functional kitchen, newer 73+/- Acres Once A Campground! In The Heart Of Picturesque Lovely Expansive Home cages provide an extra level 3/4 bath, 2 bedrooms, laundry/storage room, living/dining 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Ranch Grafton Village! Office Space, Media Room of safety for the caregivers combination. Upstairs offers family room, four more bed- 33 Camp Sites w/Power & Water 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths of those cats who cannot Chester, $399,000 Grafton, $350,000 Chester, $245,000 rooms, pantry area and full bath. Both levels offer access to a be safely handled during covered porch with views overlooking the town and storage rooms. Detached shed for added storage. Situated on close isolation and quarantine. to a half acre within walking distance to amenities. $110,000 As volunteer Chris Rob- bins recently said, “Cats need the option of privacy; Homes like these are a rare find with big, spacious rooms, our cages are too small and high ceilings and lots of details. The first floor of this home offers formal dining room, formal and informal living room open to provide that. Also, (with woodstove) newer kitchen with walk-in pantry, laun- the litter boxes can be dif- dry room, master suite with full bathroom, a large front/ ficult to remove for clean- center hall. Upstairs offers a second master bedroom with ing – especially when fend- bath, sitting room, additional bedrooms, bath and in-law ing off a cat who wants out kitchen for configuration as one pleases. Outside offers wrap Spacious Farmhouse Style Home Adorable Craftsman Style Home Mobile Home in Fantastic Location! around porches, attached garage, deck area and a large Barn. Garage & Workshop On 1+/- Acre One Car Attached Garage Lovely Pond On 3.83 +/- Acres of the cage!” The grounds consisting of 1+/- acres is a delightful walk 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Quarantine can last including gardens, fire pit, former water feature. Well cared Springfield, $179,000 Springfield $110,000 Chester, $85,000 from 10 days to 4 months for and worth a look! $349,900 depending on the circum- stances. We have success- This 3+/- acre parcel is located towards North Springfield with frontage on the Black River and Spoonerville Brook. fully adopted out many A large portion of the property is cleared with some wooded area for buffer. A nice sunny location with access to town otherwise healthy cats that, water and potential access to town sewer. $35,000 without this process, would have been euthanized. The initial goal is to purchase 10 new cages. It is expensive If you are looking for a Two Story Classic, look no further. with each cage costing ap- This 3-4 bedroom home is spacious with a nice flow includ- ing a large kitchen with pass through to the large dining proximately $1,200. 48.94+/- Acres of Beautiful Land Come Build Your Dream Home! Lovely 3.46 +/- Acre Lot Donations would be room, oversized den, spacious living room, wonderfully w/ Spectacular View! Country 5.0+/- Acre Lot Perfect Spot For Getaway! sized hallway and a half bath on the first floor. Second Lots of Road Frontage Partially Wooded 15 Min To Ludlow & Chester much appreciated and floor includes two interconnected bedrooms, large master Springfield, $89,000 Chester, $38,600 Andover, $39,000 can be sent to River Valley bedroom, another bedroom or office and a beautifully re- Animal Protection League, modeled/tiled bath with a bath and separate walk-in shower. Located within walking distance to town. Includes a fully GRAFTON CHESTER SPRINGFIELD NEWFANE P.O. 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