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BY BETSY THURSTON Glennon had been made yet. Stefan when they spoke of the next action A motion was passed by the Vil- The Shopper Golec agreed that the parking lot step, he had not been served the pa- lage Trustees to award $500 to long- was not yet roped off and the tarp pers. It was determined the next ac- time employee Kerry Bennett for BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – On Tues- was still not on the roof. tion by the village will carry to the her service to the town as the ex- day, Dec. 11, the Bellows Falls Vil- Harrison mentioned the build- meeting in January. ecutive assistant. James McAuliffe lage Trustees deliberated on the un- ing had been vacated and the front The property at 203 Paper Mill shared with Deborah Wright his safe building ordinances of both 66 entrance was secured. Jonathan Rd. is in the notice process and the concern whether it was part of their Atkinson St. and 203 Paper Mill Rd. Wright preferred to hold any fur- owner has reportedly received pa- budget and Wright reiterated a re- They also agreed on a retirement ther decisions for two weeks and pers. The order should be in this tirement gift should be a budgeted gift for Kerry Bennett. Deborah Wright added it would be week’s paper, said Harrison. line item to be utilized as needed. Chris Glennon, owner of 66 At- longer since their next meeting is Deborah Wright commented At last week’s Selectboard meeting kinson St., was unable to attend be- not until Jan. 8, 2019. that the Trustees are trying to move Wright made the suggestion to the cause he was at a different meeting Kerry Bennett read the ordinance forward but are still in a waiting Board. “pivotal to the future of the build- notice where owner of said property period. Golec added his main con- Stefan Golec closed the meeting ing,” explained Municipal Manager shall receive by certified mail, the or- cern was dealing with any potential wishing everyone a “Merry Christ- HCRS new staff Wendy Harrison. der, findings, and copy of the unsafe contamination. Deborah Wright mas and a Happy New Year.” Village President Deborah Wright building ordinance. The Trustees remembered an engineering report The Village Trustees meet Jan. 8 SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – HCRS announced the appointment of nine new pro- noted that none of the prior agree- discovered that while Glennon was that had been completed and would at 6 p.m. in the Lower Theater at the fessionals whose talents will augment HCRS’ services. HCRS welcomes ments between the village and in attendance at a previous meeting locate it in her emails. Opera House. the following new employees. Front row from left: Ashley Vandenburgh, community outreach specialist in Hartford; Kimber Luce, residential spe- cialist in Woodstock; Alicia Cable, service coordinator in Bellows Falls; Melodie Russell, respite provider in Hartford. Back row from left: Crissy EPA review of Old Webster, clinician in Hartford; Erin Nichols, peer support advocate in Hartford; Jesse Stirtan, residential specialist in Brattleboro; Carrie Mobus, residential specialist in Bellows Falls; Alaina Page, residential specialist in Woodstock. Springfield Landfill PHOTO PROVIDED Superfund Site cleanup

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The U.S. public health and the environment.” across Vermont. There are many remedy into the future. Environmental Protection Agency Throughout the Superfund pro- phases of the Superfund cleanup pro- For more information on the Old has completed a comprehensive re- cess of designing and constructing cess including considering future use Springfield Landfill, go to www.epa. view of the Old Springfield Landfill a cleanup remedy for a hazardous and redevelopment at sites and con- gov/superfund/oldspringfield. The Superfund Site in Springfield, Vt. waste site, EPA’s first goal is to make ducting post cleanup monitoring of link will direct users to the Superfund by performing a required Five-Year sure the remedy will be protective of sites. EPA must ensure the remedy Site page, where you can find the Fis- Stainless Review. Under the Trump Adminis- public health and the environment. is protective of public health and the cal Year 2018 Five Year Review report. Outdoor tration, the Superfund program has At many sites, EPA continues to en- environment and any redevelopment The federal fiscal year runs from Oct. reemerged as a priority to fulfill the sure protectiveness by requiring re- will uphold the protectiveness of the 1, 2017 through Sept. 30, 2018. Wood agency’s core mission of protecting views of cleanups every five years. It is Furnace human health and the environment. important for EPA to regularly check “Completing Five-Year Review on these sites to ensure the remedy is evaluations at Superfund Sites, like working properly. Five-year review Bellows Falls Area Senior New England Outdoor Furnace Old Springfield Landfill, is a critical evaluations identify any issues and, if t part of the Superfund cleanup pro- called for, recommend actions neces- Center news 603-863-8818 cess,” said EPA Regional Administra- sary to address them. neofnh.com tor Alexandra Dunn. “It helps ensure EPA is actively involved in Super- BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – This mendous success! Through your the remedy remains protective of fund studies and cleanups at 14 sites year’s holiday bazaar was a tre- generosity, the center raised over $2,590. A huge thanks to all of our Come see the Best of the Best outstanding volunteers: Shirley GET YOUR Harrington, Hosanna Dukeshire, The Finest Designed Outdoor Wood Burner! 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Serving VT & NH We need a volunteer to serve 800-252-8484 Since 1984 lunch in our dining room on Mon- days from 10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. On Saturday, Jan. 11, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., come join us for cabin fe- ver scrapbooking day out. This is a no-frills event just time to finish up would like to some unfinished projects, hosted by Tina White. There is a fee for this event. Please register early there is wish everyone a limited space. Participants should bring scrapbook or refill pages, pic- tures, adhesives, tools, other crop- ping materials such as paper or card- stock, and a bag lunch. So pack up your projects, come join us for some fun and great conversation. Finish a project and make new friends. I look forward to scrapbooking with CHRISTMAS & you. Please contact for a registration form at [email protected] or at 802-869-3478. Wednesday’s art class is now visu- al arts encompassing scrapbooking, HAPPY NEW YEAR! adult coloring, and stamping. Bring your own materials and have fun socializing. Take advantage of our large tables to stretch out and enjoy your crafts! The Gad about Girls are taking the winter off but will start meeting again in March. The senior center will be closed for Christmas, Mon- day, Dec. 24 and Tuesday, Dec. 25 and for New Year’s Day, Tuesday Jan. 1. With winter weather now upon us, please remember that if the WNESU school system is closed due to incli- mate weather, so are we! The Bellows Falls Area Senior Center is open to local seniors aged 50 and over. We do not charge membership fees so feel free to drop in and check us out. We serve a hot lunch Monday through Friday starting at 11:30 a.m. Lunch includes entrée, starch, veg- etable, roll and butter, dessert and beverage for a suggested donation for seniors over 60 and a fixed price for those under 60. Check out our 103 South, Chester, VT | 802-875-4616 menu on Facebook. The senior center is located at 18 www.stoddardsautoservice.com Tuttle St. in Bellows Falls. For more HOURS: M-F 8am - 4pm | Sat by Appointment | VT State Inspections information, call 802-463-3907. We offer accessibility in the forms of a Visit Us Onper acebook! lift and ramps, and we have plenty of free parking. The Shopper December 19, 2018 | 3A Rockingham Roasters, new coffee Walgreens supports Kurn business in Bellows Falls Hattin Homes for Children BY BILL LOCKWOOD But her coffee roasting The Shopper business is already start- WESTMINSTER, Vt. – Children ed and going full steam. residing at the New England Kurn BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Jennifer Gurley has an efficient, Hattin Homes for Children will Gurley recently moved to Bellows environmentally friend- have delightful Christmas stock- Falls. She is from Upstate New York ly coffee roaster that the ings this year thanks to the gen- and lived for a time near Burlington owners of the Wunder- erosity of Walgreens employees where she thought of and liked the bar Restaurant have let and customers from 20 Walgreens idea of opening a coffee shop. When her set up temporarily in stores. she and her partner, both interested their commercial kitch- Kylie Gould, district manager of in history and restoration, moved en. She says she began the Rutland Walgreens, along with to Bellows Falls they saw, liked, and going door-to-door sell- her team of store managers gath- acquired the building at the north ing her beans wholesale ered to fill a Christmas stocking end of the Square that most locals and began taking orders for each Kurn Hattin child. Par- Walgreens collected stocking stuffers and toys for students 5 - 13 years old. PHOTO PROVIDED associate with a long tenancy by Building at the top of the Bellows Falls Square that on the internet. ticular care was given so that each Sovernet. is being prepared to be Rockingham Roaster’s new Business is so good stocking was age appropriate and But the building has had a num- roasting location and shop. a second larger roaster contained everything from Christ- before the school vacation break. fering a safe home and quality edu- ber of occupants before and after PHOTO BY BILL LOCKWOOD has been ordered and is mas treats to small toys, socks, Five Vermont and 15 Massachusetts cation in a nurturing environment. that time. Some might remember expected to arrive next art supplies, and hygiene items. stores participated in the event. Kurn Hattin transforms the lives of it as Baldisaro’s Fruit Market, or month. Both roasters The stockings will be distributed Since 1894, Kurn Hattin Homes children and their families forever. an Army and Navy shop, a bike shop, meating the air and retail for freshly will eventually be a part of her shop. this weekend to each cottage as for Children has helped thousands Follow their journey at www.kurn- and an antiques shop. Behind it is the brewed coffee and beans to take home Gurley says, “I love coffee and I the children celebrate the holiday of children and their families by of- hattin.org. empty lot where Onna’s Restaurant with “simple good food – simple couldn’t find the kind I like to drink stood. meats and cheeses.” anymore that I could afford. So five Gurley’s building was saved when Her target is to finish the building years ago I started roasting it at Jeffrey P. Smith Farm Scholarships Oona’s burned down in the 2000s, and renovation and open the shop this home. Some friends said I should now she says they are “practically re- coming fall. Gurley does not see her- sell it.” She says. “We make creamy WALPOLE, N.H. – The Jeffrey P. low in 2019. More information is also during our lifetimes, to be passed building it” from the inside out to be self competing with the Flat Iron Ex- rich coffees.” Smith Farm Scholarship endeav- available at www.cheshireconserva- along intact to future generations. a coffee roasting business with a cof- change Coffee Shop at the other end of Light roasts are currently popular ors to connect young people with tion.org/monadnock-localvores. If With an eager and vibrant sense of fee shop and additionally a wine bar The Square. She sees the businesses as and the super dark are at the other agriculture and the natural world you are interested in receiving a pa- life, his every activity was geared to- that will be open on some nights of the providing a different setting and pur- end. Her coffee is in the middle. A around them. Through this schol- per copy, or a specified number of wards improving the lives of others week. pose and complimenting each other. number of local retailers are carry- arship, the Monadnock Localvores applications, please let us know. Ap- and the environment through giving Gurley envisions coffee beans being Currently, the owners have a cordial ing her coffee, and she can be found hope to inspire the next generation plications are due by March 31, 2019 freely of his time and efforts. To keep roasted in the shop with the smell per- relationship. at www.rockinghamroasters.com. of local farmers and local food sup- and donations are accepted through- alive that vision, the Jeffrey P. Smith porters by giving regional children out the year. Farm Scholarship Program was initi- an opportunity, through summer During his lifetime, Jeff Smith, a ated in August 2009. camp, after school programs, or former member of the Monadnock Food travels an average of 1,500 Chamber performs ribbon cutting for membership to NOFA NH, to ex- Localvore Steering Committee, was miles before it ends up on your din- perience sustainable farming prac- an enthusiastic supporter of sustain- ner plate. The Localvore movement Willow Farm Pet Services tices first-hand and watch their ef- ability and local agriculture. He firm- is working to change this statistic, for forts bear fruit. ly believed in the connection of all the benefit of our health, palate, lo- SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Carolyn Tour- try to donate to as many fundraisers and collect a large donation for the We are now accepting applica- living things and stressed the impor- cal farms, the environment, and the ville was originally from Anchorage, as possible. They also do a food drive humane society at Christmas. tions for 2019 as well as donations tance of working in harmony with community. Now in its 12th year, Alaska but grew up in Maine. She has for the Family Center at Thanksgiving When asked what it means to be to the scholarship fund. For more the systems of the universe. Seeing the Monadnock Localvores continue been living in a Chamber member, Carolyn sums information, to request application himself as a “steward” instead of an to focus on encouraging the eating, Baltimore, Vt. it up as being involved with a lot of material, or to donate to the schol- “owner” of the land, he felt the earth growing, and buying of more local for the past other really great business owners arship fund, please contact the was entrusted to us for safekeeping food. 31 years. “My to make Springfield the best it can Cheshire County Conservation kids grew be. “We love to have people stop by District at 603-756-2988 ext.116 up here, got that have never been in. People are or amanda@cheshireconservation. a great edu- usually shocked by the variety of org. We hope to accommodate as cation, and products and services we offer.” many children as funding can al- went to col- lege. I love the small town, family at- huntley financial services mosphere of 116 Main Street, Ludlow, VT 05149 Springfield.” Shop Early for the Holidays She has al- mark a. huntley ways owned Up to 20% Off every kind of The Springfield Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting providing discrete financial advice animal from ceremony to celebrate the Tourville’s ownership of Willow to the local community for the past 17 years All Framed Artworks cats and dogs Farm Pet Services. From left to right: Jeff Perkins, Jerry Far- (Excluding Sabra Field). 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It was then that Carolyn started as an employee, and eventual- PACK-UP AND LEAVE? ly, when the opportunity to take over the business emerged, she jumped at At River Valley Credit Union we can assure you that the chance. They now have nine em- we aren’t going anywhere. We’re a full-service locally Dr. Fauver offers Six Month Smiles® ployees including Carolyn. Most are based financial institution with all the services you need. part-time, but two of the kennel staff A short-term alternative to traditional braces that allows regularly work close to 40 hours. you to straighten crooked and gapped teeth in less time Willow Farm Pet Services provides grooming, daycare, and boarding of Come see us today.. dogs only. Their retail shop sells prod- and feel welcome • Focus on teeth that show when you smile ucts for dogs and cats and some small the moment you instead of your entire bite alignment animal supplies. They mostly cover walk in! south central Vermont, but they also • Small wires and tooth-colored brackets have customers that are seasonal from other states. “We are the only one of that blend in more with your teeth our kind around here! We are blessed to be a service that meets the needs of • Low forces to shift teeth increases comfort so many great customers.” The future of banking...now M They’ve been doing updates and rivercu.com • Fewer adjustment appointments, saving renovations, and Carolyn loves the Springfield • Brattleboro • Bellows Falls • Townshend • Putney • 802-885-2212 enthusiasm and excitement from the you time and money customers when they come in and see improvements for the first time. In talking about the most enjoyable as- pects of the business, she is enthusias- tic, saying, “I love seeing the different something for kinds of dogs every day – especially puppies! – but I really enjoy helping people find the right food or products everyone... that they need for their animals.” Most folks who work for a living can name aspects of their jobs that 802-885-3191 they dread, but Carolyn declares, 2 Chester Rd “None – I can honestly say I love my job!” Suite 10 Willow Farm is also committed to giving back to the community. They Springfield, VT

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Ron Patch is a Chester SAPA TV to host public domain native, Chester LOCAL Historical Society Christmas president, and a lifelong antiques dealer. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – SAPA TV, Springfield’s public access TV sta- tion, will run 24 hours of Christ- HISTORY He can be reached at mas movies and short subjects 802-374-0119 or email from 8 p.m. Christmas Eve to 8 [email protected] p.m. Christmas Day. Viewers in BY RON PATCH the Springfield area are welcomed to spend the day with 1964’s “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians,” the 1959 Mexican production “Santa Claus,” and a host of classic car- toons, all of which have entered the Watch “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians.” Early Christmas memories PHOTO PROVIDED public domain. Below are childhood needed. The marathon will run on SAPA’s 160), while local Christmas pro- on SAPA’s Government/Education- Christmas memories Anyway, this Public Channel (Comcast 8, VTel gramming will air at the same time al Channel (Comcast 10, VTel 161). from friends of mine. time I watched Tom Hildreth her sprinkle the Tom Hildreth grew up counter with in Holyoke, Mass. Tom’s flour and re- father was a Merchant move the dough Remember Marine and was often at from the bowl sea and therefore Tom and start rolling when... didn’t see a lot of his fa- it out. It was fun ther growing up. Here to watch her roll GASSETTS, Vt. - Do you remember Tom remembers one out the dough. when this railroad station was in Gas- Christmas when his fa- Every now and setts? Do you know when this photo ther was home for the then she would was taken? Is it possible that 1004 holiday. sprinkle more used to be Gassetts zip code? We’d “My Christmas rec- flour on the love your information! ollection goes back to dough and roll Email [email protected] when I was very young, it out more. She around 4 or 5 years of would roll the PHOTO PROVIDED BY RON PATCH age. It was Christmas Tom front left with his friends. Notice the American flag. Circa 1950. dough till she Eve, and my family was PHOTO PROVIDED had the thick- walking up the sidewalk ness she wanted. to our grandparent’s apartment. boys who were made believers right When the dough was rolled out There was about an inch of snow on the spot. It must have made an to her satisfaction, she placed a pie on the ground, and more snow impression on me because this mem- plate upside down on the rolled was coming down. My brother ory came back after 70 years.” dough. Using a dull knife she cut and sister and I crunched along Peter Farrar around the outside of the pie plate. Join us for behind our mother. 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Dear Editor, Dear Editor,

It has been ten years since I was Board was singing his praise. penses. It was a very difficult de- I recently had a serious medical postponed going in on a weekend for service, it was wonderful. I couldn’t chairman of the Springfield Hospi- The Vermont health care environ- cision. But after meeting with the emergency with my heart. I am in what I thought was a very bad respi- have had better care or been treated tal Board. Twenty-one since I man- ment is very difficult. Try running current supplying company mul- my early 70s and live in Spring- ratory infection. with more courtesy or kindness. aged the cardiopulmonary depart- the largest business in town with tiple times, the hospital signed field. In recent weeks, there have I went to the walk-in clinic on I have faith that the problems at ment. The hospital is a vital part of the state government only allowing with a new firm. been ongoing reports of troubles River Street first thing on a Monday. our hospital will be solved. In the Springfield. Dare I say it is the most you a 2 percent increase in spend- Thank you, Tim Ford, for put- at the hospital here involving the Within an hour, I was on my way in meantime, it is important for people important business in town? ing. When the healthcare product ting the hospital first. It was not administration, budget troubles, an ambulance to the ER, spending to know that the level of care is top Its financial viability is paramount. and employee inflation rate is over “popular” but it was the right inefficiencies, and possible staff time in there on an extremely busy notch and we are blessed with people This is made very difficult with a 6 percent, some difficult decisions decision. Your resignation leaves departures and shortages. day for them and then admitted for of high caliber, working hard to keep payer mix that is up to 70 percent have to be made. the hospital searching for a CEO. Many folks have become wary three more days. us all well. My deepest gratitude to Medicaid, Medicare, and private/no Tim Ford always made the deci- Let us hope the Board finds one to go there. Several of my neigh- I want folks to know that the care I all of them. pay patients. Hence when Tim Ford sion that was best for the hospital. that has shoulders as broad as bors have waited over weekends or received from start to finish was first accepted the job as CEO, the hos- He discovered by getting competi- yours. driven longer distances to get help class. At every level, from the ambu- Sincerely, pital was in the red, losing money. tive bids from companies on sup- for painful but non-life-threaten- lance to the medical staff and in be- Wendy Jandrew After three years of his leadership plying physician assistance to the Sincerely, ing emergencies. I, too, stupidly tween with housekeeping and food Springfield, Vt. the hospital was on a sounder foot- hospital that the hospital could save Gerald Mittica ing and in the black. The Hospital over a million dollars a year on ex- Springfield, Vt.

Dear Editor,

Treat yourself, and stop and look my eyes as I did when I was a little didn’t miss anyone. at all the beautiful holiday lights kid to see the spectacular rays of dif- I know that a lot of people fre- and cleverly decorated storefronts in ferent colors. Although squinting quently complain about Spring- downtown Springfield, Vt. has become a lot easier with age. field. But just walk, or ride, I did and was truly moved. Many people worked very hard on through downtown in the evening I’m usually complaining about the making the town look beautiful and during this holiday season and try political situation in my letters. But I want to personally thank them all: to see what I see. this letter is different. I realize it is Springfield on the Move, the Spring- Springfield is really trying to also time for me to stop and smell field Garden Club, H.B. Energy, the improve its image, and it shows! the balsam and the pine. And squint Town Office, and others. Hope I I know what my New Year’s res- olution is going to be. “To appreci- Dear Editor, ate Springfield, Vt., and try to do something to make it better.” Hi Bob. Hope this finds you lows Falls athletics. tive – Renee Vondle Have great holidays! And don’t doing well. I talked to Bill Mur- Great Teammate – Stevie James Exceptional Football Punter – forget to squint, even in your own phy and together we felt that a Tennis Anyone – Richie Bashaw, Tim Fontaine towns. “Letter to the Editor” was the Dick Crotty, and Bob Smith Top Diver at the Pool – Mark best way to complete the list Best Summer Volleyball Play- Kennedy Sincerely, that was started in an earlier er – Wedge Cray Linda Brown edition. Top Basketball Shooters – Dave Thanks so much, Springfield, Vt. It has been a pleasure for me Black and Mike Eno Dave Barry to look back on that era of Bel- Excellent Athletic Representa- BFHS, Class of 1967

Dear Editor,

I was not surprise to read in John Mr. McClaughry assumes that a used specific earnings data from So, to summarize, analysis of ac- McClaughry’s commentary, “Legis- $15 minimum wage will chase em- Social Security, allowing earnings tual earnings data over a long period lative preview for 2019,” (Nov. 22), ployers away, costing jobs. That is to be specifically tracked over many of time indicates that raises in the that he considers raising the mini- a common claim of conservatives, years. Prior studies were based on minimum wage benefit the major- Happy and healthy holidays to all mum wage to $15 to be a form of but most evidence indicates the op- much less reliable data. ity of low-income workers in both “welfare.” I have no doubt he, as a posite. Earlier this year, the Census The results indicate that propo- the short and long term; decrease God Bless, devout free market zealot, means Bureau published an in-depth study nents of raising the minimum wage inequality; could decrease employee that in a negative sense: people be- on the consequences of minimum to levels that allow workers to live turnover without destroying jobs. John “Gramp” L. Spaulding ing handed money they haven’t wage increases. In “The Distribu- on their earnings are right in their The corollary of increasing wag- Ludlow, Vt. earned and don’t deserve. I couldn’t tional Effects of Minimum Wages,” assumptions. Rinz and Voorheis es at the lower end of the scale, of disagree more. economists Kevin Rinz and John specifically say that “a minimum course, is greater self sufficiency, Anyone who has ever worked a Voorheis conclude that “raising the wage increase of 37 percent (the less need for government help with minimum wage job knows that the minimum wage increases incomes same as the one Seattle recently en- food, housing, etc., and an overall work is hard and, in most cases, at the bottom…and that this in- acted) in the years leading up to the healthier economy and society. That unappreciated. Raising the mini- crease persists for several years.” Great Recession would have slowed all sounds good to me. mum wage is not itself welfare, but Notably, the gains were not reduced down the increasing degree of in- it certainly serves the welfare of the or eliminated by reductions in the come inequality in the United States Sincerely, workers in the sense of increasing number of jobs or hours. that has been occurring for the last Charlie Murphy their security and well being. This is an impressive study. It 45 years.” Bennington, Vt.

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Billing Department, Sharon Huntley education should be addressed by the Do not force towns to merge if the cretion regarding this critical budget [email protected] state of Vermont in an effective way. merger does not result in substantial item. Written by Jim McAuliffe. McAu- Act 46 is the state’s latest attempt to savings. For regular education, does These changes would allow school liffe served nine years on the Rock- address the high cost of public educa- not include special education, set rig- boards to focus on all other budget ingham School Board, six years on Corporate & Production Office: tion. Unfortunately the initial results id class size requirements and make items and more importantly monitor the Bellows Falls Union High School 8 High Street • Ludlow, VT 05149 of the proposed merger/consolidation the local superintendent of schools the general effectiveness of the educa- Board, and ten years on the WNESU produced little or no savings. 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The Old Parish Church, 644 Main St., Weston Gethsemane Episcopal Church, 89 Depot St., Proctorsville Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 90 Park St., Springfield Christmas Eve service is Monday, Dec. 24 at 7:30 p.m. with lessons and Monday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve service is 5 p.m. For more information, Nativity Liturgy takes place Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25 at 9 a.m. For caroling. For more information, contact Jon Bliss, minister, at 802-824- call 802-226-7967 or go to Facebook @GethsemaneVT. more information, call 802-885-2615 or go to www.htocvt.org. 4452 or email [email protected]. Andover Community Church, 928 Weston-Andover Rd., Andover North Springfield Baptist Church, 69 Main St., N. Springfield Christmas Eve service will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 24. The program Sunday, Dec. 23 at 10 a.m. is Christmas worship with pageant and carols. includes a reflective reading by those at the first Christmas, Christmas An informal, no-rehearsal pageant will be put on as we read the Christmas Ruth Olson Pfanner, 1923-2018 songs, a homily, and concludes with a candle-lighting tradition. All story from scripture and sing carols. Come early if you have children who are welcome to stay for refreshments following the service. For more would like to dress up as a shepherd, angel, or king. We may recruit some NEW LONDON, N.H. – Ruth Ol- information, go to www.andovercommunitychurch.org. adults as well. All are welcome to join us and be a part of this special son Pfanner passed away peacefully worship service. On Monday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. Christmas Eve worship at age 95 in New London, N.H., Dec. Chester Congregational Church, 469 Main St., Rt. 11 West, Chester with carols, candles, and special music provided by cello, flute and piano. 7, 2018. She is survived by her two On Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m. you are invited to a Go to www.nsbcvt.org for directions and more information about our daughters Diane Mueller and Karen Reynolds. Her husband Gunther traditional service that will include the singing of carols, a children’s congregation. sermon, the reading of Scriptures, a Christmas devotional, and a candle Pfanner predeceased her, as well as lighting ceremony. Please join us as we celebrate the anticipated arrival of Precision Valley Baptist Church, 69 Rt. 106, Springfield her brothers David Olson and Carl Olson; half-brothers Ruben Olson the Christ Child. For more information, call 802-875-3382 or go to www. Christmas Eve service is Monday, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. and Joseph Olson; and half-sisters chestercongregational.org. Springfield Assembly of God, 269 River St., Springfield Edith Carlson and Martha Olson. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 313 Main St., Chester Candlelight service Monday, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. Call 802-885-4261. Ruth was born in Listerby, Sweden You’re invited to the Festival of Lessons and Carols at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. to Karl Olof Olson and Betty Johanna Peterson. In 1930, at age 7, Ruth and 23, anticipating and celebrating Christmas in a very special way. For more St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 33 Fairground Rd., Springfield her family came to America where information go to www.stlukesepiscopalvt.org or call 802-875-6000. Christmas Eve service with Holy Eucharist is Monday, Dec. 24 at 5 p.m. For more information, call 802-885-2723 she spent her childhood in New York Second Congregational Church of Londonderry, 2051 N. Main St., City and Queens. She graduated from Ruth Olson Pfanner, 1923-2018. Londonderry St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 10 Pleasant St., Springfield Newtown High School, Queens, N.Y. PHOTO PROVIDED in June 1939. After high school, she Everyone is invited to the Christmas Pageant Sunday, Dec. 23 during Monday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Children’s Mass with pageant is 4 p.m. worked as a legal secretary in down- her family and others, praying daily our 9:30 a.m. worship service. This will include special music! Everyone The Christmas Choir singing carols is 7 p.m. and the Candlelight Mass is 8 p.m. town New York City. She married for their needs and asking for God’s is also warmly invited to our Christmas Eve service Monday, Dec. 24 at Gunther Pfanner in January 1949, and grace. A vibrant woman with an in- 5:30 p.m. This will be a service of lessons, carols, and candlelight. For Unitarian Universalist Church, 21 Fairground Rd., Springfield they started raising their two daugh- fectious smile, Ruth will be greatly more information, please call the church office 802-824-6453 or go to The annual Solstice Candlelight Service will be held Sunday, Dec. 23, at 5 ters in Westbury, N.Y., then Center- missed by her many friends and her www.2ndcongregationalchurchvt.org. p.m. led by Dr. Mellen Kennedy and featuring the Springfield Community port and Lloyd Harbor, N.Y. Ruth also family. Chorus. Come join us for warmth, song, story, laughter, candlelight, worked as the secretary at the Ameri- Ruth is survived by her two daugh- Ludlow Baptist Church, on the Green, 99 Main St., Ludlow can Red Cross in Huntington, N.Y. ters Diane Mueller and Karen Reyn- Christmas Cantata and candlelight service Monday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. friendship, and silence. We hope you’ll share this magical tradition with us. The service is followed by High Tea. Please bring your favorite finger food In the 1970s, Ruth and Gunther olds; her son-in-laws Timothy Muel- For more information, go to www.LudlowBaptist.org or call Pastor Jerry purchased and began a project they ler and Timothy Reynolds; her five Scheumann calling 802-228-7600. to share. All welcome. Call 802-885-3327 or go to www.uuspringfieldvt. org. named Powder Mill in Londonderry, grandchildren Ethan Mueller, Erica Vt. Subsequently, they found the ideal Mueller, Shannon Reynolds, Griffin The United Church of Ludlow (UCC and Methodist), 48 Pleasant St. United Methodist Church, 10 Valley St., Springfield spot in the Caribbean to build Point Reynolds, Alliy Reynolds; and her Celebrate Christmas Eve, Monday Dec. 24 with us. Family candlelight Pleasant Resort where the views of four great-grandchildren Anika, To- service is 7:30 p.m. Call 802-228-4211 or visit www.unitedchurch.us. On Friday, Dec. 21, join us for the Longest Night Worship at 7 p.m. We invite anyone who is experiencing loss, grief, or depression. Come, the islands are spectacular. Their vi- bin, Hazel, and Julianna. sion for both properties was for man A family service will be held in Tyson Community Church, Corner of Rt. 100 and Dublin Rd. participate, or sit in silence. This is a time of community, and we want and nature to live in harmony and for Northport, N.Y. where she will be in- you to know you are not forgotten. On Monday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve Christmas Candlelight Service at Tyson Community Church, Sunday, Dec. future generations to be renewed in terred next to her husband Gunther. worship is 7 p.m. This is a glorious night full of God’s splendor, mystery, 23 at 5:30 p.m. Special Christmas music provided by Eric Johanson. There spirit by the beauty of Vermont and A Celebration of Life service will be will be no 10:30 a.m. service on Dec. 23. Please join us, all are welcome. and presence. Sing, pray, rejoice. Deep joy and genuine excitement are the Virgin Islands. held in New Hampshire in the spring Ruth was a woman of deep faith and or summer of 2019. Weathersfield Center Church, Weathersfield Center Rd., Perkinsville was an inspiration to many through- In lieu of flowers, please send do- Bring family, friends, neighbors, and newcomers to our Christmas Eve Nancy L. Glynn, 1936-2018 out her life. She was an active and nations to First Baptist Church, 461 Candlelight service at 4 p.m., Monday, Dec. 24. The Christmas story is dedicated member of the St. Thomas Main Street, New London, NH 03257 featured, but we will also celebrate the Solstice, the returning of the light PERKINSVILLE, Vt. – Nancy Lee Assembly of God Church and attend- or St. Thomas Assembly of God and the importance of connecting with one another as symbolized by the Glynn, 82, graduated to her eternal ed the First Baptist Church in New Church, P.O. Box 10770, St. Thomas, group lighting of the candles. The service, led by Will Hunter, will include home Thursday morning, Dec. 13, London, N.H. Ruth cared deeply for USVI 00801. singing of carols, the children’s chorus, and the ClearSprings Singers. 2018. She was born Oct. 23, 1936 in Waltham, Mass., the daughter Calvary Baptist Church, 156 Main St., Springfield of Harold and Betty (Jones) Jen- Ronnat Trainer Monday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m. Christmas Eve candle lighting service. Join us nings. She attended schools in Hud- for an evening of worship in singing, readings, and hearing the word of son, Waltham, and Newton, Mass. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Ronnat God preached. For more information, call 802-885-2349 or go to www. She graduated from Hudson High “Nattie” Grogan Trainer, 91, of Cha- calvarylovesspringfield.com. School in 1954. pel Hill, N.C., formerly from Virgil, She married Herbert A. Glynn N.Y., Malvern, Pa., and Johnstown, First Congregational Church UCC, 77 Main St., Springfield Sept. 10, 1955 at the Martha May Pa., passed away peacefully in her Christmas Eve service is Monday, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. Call 802-885-5728, Chapel, next to the Wayside Inn in home Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. Sudbury, Mass. She joins in perpetuity her pre- During her working years, Nancy deceased family including her hus- Michael S. Sutton, 1944-2018 worked as a nurse’s aide at Genesis band Richard Dornan Trainer Jr.; in Springfield, Vt. She managed the Nancy L. Glynn, 1936-2018. sisters Miriam Grogan Jones and ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – Michael former Wild Goose Trading Post in PHOTO PROVIDED Patricia Grogan Lehaney; brother Sinclaire Sutton, 73, passed away Springfield and was deli manager at John Patrick Grogan along with peacefully Saturday, Dec. 8 at his the Jiffy Mart in Chester, Vt., retiring was also actively involved as a volun- parents Patrick Joseph and Florence home in Lower Bartonsville with his in 1998. teer staff member of The Light Radio Krueger Grogan. She is survived by family at his side. Nancy loved to be creative. She Network based in Essex Jct., Vt. her children Dornan, Joan, Carin, He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., loved quilting, needlepoint, latch Nancy is survived by her husband Rick, Scott, and Tom Trainer along son of George Richard Holahan III hooking, and several other crafts. Herbert of Perkinsville, a son Da- with her eight grandchildren and Ronnat Trainer. and Clothilde Sinclaire Price. He She loved working in her flower gar- vid J. Glynn of Pineville, N.C., two one great-grandson who were all the PHOTO PROVIDED grew up on Long Island, N.Y., gradu- den and decorating for many special daughters Debbie-Lee Graham of energy that inspired her daily. ated from Friends Academy, Locust events both at home and at church. Perkinsville, and Coralee Choiniere Her family intends to have a me- morial celebration in early 2019. Valley, N.Y. He attended Cornell She was well known for her great va- of Springfield, six grandchildren, University, worked on Wall Street in riety of nut breads and other goodies eight great-grandchildren, and one New York City for a period of time that she would make. She also loved brother Richard R. Jennings of Bed- and then joined the Clyde, Beattie & creating bulletin board displays for ford, N.H. Cole Circus, tending the elephants. her church. There will be no services at this Michael always maintained his Nancy was active in the Springfield time. love and unique ability to commu- Michael S. Sutton, 1944-2018. Assembly of God for many years. She Memorial contributions may be nicate with animals both wild and PHOTO PROVIDED was an active member of the Spring- made to Christian Ministries Inc., domestic. He was a true gentleman field Senior Center, and she loved to The Light Radio Network, 140 Main with a charming sense of humor as liam Brown of Grafton; nephews make a variety of crafts to give away. Street, Essex Jct., VT 05452. well as being a brilliant man of words Christopher Campbell of Bozeman, For more than 30 years, Nancy was Arrangements are under the direc- and letters. Family and friends re- Mont. and Teo Campbell of Cam- actively involved in a nursing home tion of the Davis Memorial Chapel member him reading the New York bridge, Vt. and their families; and ministry with her husband Herb. She in Springfield, Vt. Times and the New Yorker to his last his cousins Dr. Fiske Warren of New day and solving all the crossword York City, Cicily Hajek of Sharon, puzzles. Conn., and Prudence Borland of For many years, Michael was a for- Glen Ridge, N.J. He was predeceased eign car mechanic, a craftsman and by his mother, father, and two broth- carpenter, and a talented photogra- ers Richard and Thomas. pher. He moved to the Lower Bar- A small celebration of life will be tonsville School House in 2012 after held after the holidays, and another his career in Cold Spring Harbor and celebration will take place at the Huntington on Long Island. Sinclaire family home in Northville, Building Quality Custom Homes of Exceptional Value Michael is survived by his lifelong N.Y. in May 2019. 25 Years of Fine Residential Construction friend Clare Luce Abbey of Califor- Contributions in Michael’s mem- nia; his sister Marvie Campbell of ory can be made to Grace Cottage Bartonsville and her partner Wil- Hospital. 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Lincoln says, “I believe the program is moving forward. The record came out that way because our last three losses were all in overtime.” Take out those tough-to-take defeats, and they were 3-2-1 in league play, above .500 just like last year. Obviously all three of those overtime encounters could have gone either way. “Our program has a mantra,” Lincoln says. “We expect our players to make a commit- ment, to show selflessness, BY BILL MURPHY and to show accountability. Those words –commitment, The Vermont Journal & The Shopper selflessness, and account- ability – are what we strive Marble Valley League soccer coaches applaud Mack Walton for. In Mack’s case, those are today for a couple of reasons. First, he gives both the MVL not just words. He is consistent with his approach, and he is and Green Mountain Union High School a good name with always making those around him better, all while staying ex- his strong soccer play at Clarkson University. Secondly, the tremely humble.” coaches applaud just for the fact that the former Chieftain Walton led his team in minutes played as a freshman and standout doesn’t face them any longer. All that extra game was fifth this season in the same category. Lincoln says, “Less planning to keep Walton in check is no longer necessary. minutes this year just means we have more depth at his posi- Believe me, there are still coaches game planning for Wal- tion. The rest is a help. He is stronger for the time he is on the ton. He now competes at Clarkson in the Liberty League. field. He had another strong season. Last year, he was Honor- able Mention All-League. This year, he was named to the All- Mack Walton. The Essex, Vt. native – and former University of Vermont PHOTO PROVIDED Catamount soccer player – Carter Lincoln became Walton’s League Second Team.” The former Chieftain has accumulated 15 points in his coach this fall. Clarkson career. Those totals come from 5 goals and 5 as- Lincoln spotted Walton when sists. He is a midfielder who Lincoln says “has an excellent he was in high school, playing finishing ability. If he ends up with the ball in front of the off-season soccer with the Up- net, his chances are very high that he will score.” per Valley Lightning. Lincoln The coach gives him the ultimate compliment when he was on the recruiting trail at mentions, “Probably his greatest attribute is that he is every- the time as a Clarkson assis- where. If he loses the ball, he recovers and gets back quicker tant coach. “I always thought than anyone. He is all over the place.” he was a hidden gem,” the Walton will be all over the place for two more seasons. Odds coach tells me. are, he will get better with age and experience. The odds are Lincoln left Clarkson to be- also that Clarkson will get better with age and experience. come an assistant at his alma Stay tuned for the next episode next fall of the Waltons. mater, a jump to Division I. When the Clarkson head Send information in coaching position came open Sometime in the very near future, we will mention other following the 2017 season, area athletes who competed in fall sports beyond the high Lincoln applied and was hired. school level. We have a few names already sent to us. Please Clarkson is in a rebuild. They forward information about anyone you know who competed were 8-8-2 Walton’s freshman this fall season. We will run those together in the middle of season and were 10-6-1 in January. Send your information to bmurphy@vermontjour- Lincoln’s first campaign this nal.com. fall. Their conference record surprisingly went a little back- Green Mountain graduate Mack Walton has taken his soccer skills to Clarkson University where he has been one of Anyone wishing to comment on anything they see on our wards though 4-3-2 to 3-5-1 the leading scorers and near the top of the squad in minutes played during his freshman and sophomore seasons. In the action photo, Walton fights for control of the ball with an opponent. sports page should email [email protected]. this fall. PHOTO PROVIDED Springfield wrestlers put in BFMS boys’ purple basketball best effort team places second in tournament

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – On Saturday, Dec. 15, the Bellows Falls Middle School Boys Purple bas- ketball team traveled to Keene for a tough tournament. They went 4-0 and played in the champion- ship where they came in second place. They did a great job!

High school basketball schedule, Week 4 REGION – Bas- Mountain 4:30 p.m. ketball games may • Girls Varsity West change due to weather Rutland @ Leland & or other circumstanc- Gray 7 p.m. es. For more informa- FRIDAY, DEC. 21 – tion about an individ- • Boys Varsity Black ual game or team, go River @ Mid-Vermont to the schools’ athletic Christian 7 p.m. department websites. • Boys Varsity Leland If you have any sports & Gray @ West Rutland Springfield Varsity wrestling team. news or photos from 7 p.m. PHOTO BY KRISTA RUSHFORD a recent game, sub- • Girls Varsity Bellows mit them to editor@ Falls @ Arlington 7 p.m. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The The varsity wrestlers trekked vermontjournal.com, • Girls Varsity Black Springfield Wrestlers junior high to Saint Johnsbury, Vt. for their and we may include River @ Mid-Vermont and junior varsity crew hit Ot- first tournament of the season. them in the next pa- Christian 5:30 p.m. ter Valley in Brandon, Vt. Every Tim Amsden battled hard for per! • Girls Varsity Spring- single kid put forth their very best a second place win along with field @ Windsor 7 p.m. effort on the mats. Cole Wright Skylar Wallace and first-year THURSDAY, DEC. battled some formidable foes to wrestler Donavin Sprano. Bran- 20 – SATURDAY, DEC. 22 – bring home a first-place cham- don Bennett and Bryan Stafford • Boys Varsity Bel- • Boys Varsity Poultney pionship! Skyler Congdon and each earned a respectable third lows Falls @ Wood- @ Bellows Falls 2:30 p.m. Armando Stettner each earned a place medal. stock 7 p.m. third place medal, and Zandria Coaching varsity was Floyd • Boys Varsity Black THURSDAY, DEC. Colburn joined newcomers Ayden Buck Jr. with the help of John River @ Proctor 6 27 – Smith and Marshall Simpson in Stafford. The JH and JV team p.m. • Boys Varsity Wind- making great progress in each of was coached by Don Beebe and • Boys Varsity sor @ Green Mountain their matches. Champion Cole Wright. assisted by Bradley Bennett. Springfield @ Green Don’t miss the basketball games. 7 p.m. PHOTO BY CHRISSIE AND DAV WRIGHT PHOTO PROVIDED 2B | December 19, 2018 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper art & entertainment Live Nativity and Christmas music at Bayou X hosts Tribute Park Carnival Tune-up at

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Beginning at 6 p.m., ger with the characters that make up are invited and encouraged eryone that the end of the holi- dance music melding traditional Ca- Live Nativity scene. members of the Brownsville Com- the Nativity - including live sheep - to either drive by to view this PHOTO PROVIDED day season – the Twelfth Night of jun and Zydeco music of southwest munity Church Choir will lead and will be set outdoors with the moon Live Nativity, stop and observe Christmas – is also the beginning Louisiana with New Orleans R&B, delight onlookers with the music of and stars as its backdrop. it from their cars, and/or get ville-Hartland Road between Al- of that time of year known world- and original and folkloric tunes out of their cars and join in with the bert Bridge School and the West wide as Carnival Season. from throughout the global Creole singing of carols.” Windsor Town Hall. The church As such, Saturday, Dec. 29, be- cultural diaspora. 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This New Year’s Eve, it’ll 4-pack of Magic tickets. the U.S. Forest Service is mixed uses, so be going even faster as Magic Moun- Then there will be medals looking forward to a suc- people are snow- tain Ski Area holds the second an- and prizes for male and female cessful snowmobile sea- shoeing, hiking, nual Tuck It! The event comes out of winners in each age category: son and wants to encour- and cross-coun- the gate Monday, Dec. 31 at 1 p.m. It 10-14, 15-20, 21-29, 30-49, and age all riders to put safety try skiing, as well tests pure speed. It’s a straight-down- 50-plus – and one snowboard first. Green Mountain as using snow- the-course, radar-gunned event with category with a new snowboard National Forest officials mobiles. Snow- competitors in an all tuck position to as top prize. are recommending that mobilers should achieve the highest miles per hour. The awards ceremony will snowmobilers exercise travel responsi- Hosted by Coors Light and spon- take place during après ski on caution when operating bly and yield to sored by Bern Helmet and Silo Skis. the deck and rolls right into on the National Forest, other users,” said “Tuck It! was very successful last New Year’s celebration at Magic, and all lands, in Vermont Sinclair. year in its inaugural event with Tuck It! Dash for Cash. which includes live music at the this winter. GMNF of- The maximum PHOTO PROVIDED speeds in excess of 70 mph,” said Black Line Tavern, dinner, DJ, ficials remind snowmo- Have a safe and happy snowmobiling season. speed is 35 miles Geoff Hatheway, president of Magic and dancing at night followed bile enthusiasts to heed STOCK PHOTO per hour on state Mountain. “A pure speed event had all viewable right from Magic’s base by midnight fireworks to toast the to all gates and signs and and federal land not been done in decades out east, lodge and deck with live-feed video New Year. All are welcome to par- to stay off roads and trails that monitoring trail conditions and pro- and Vermont has a tough Snowmo- and we’re happy to bring it back. This available in the tavern. There will ticipate in Tuck It! Registration is are closed. Due to heavy snow in viding visitor information will occur biling While Intoxicated Law that year the prize money is up to $1,000 be a MPH read-out display for each limited to the first 100 skiers and November, Forest Service employ- throughout the forest,” said John Sin- covers alcohol, as well as drugs. for the overall winner, and we expect speed racer for all spectators to see riders. Registration is available at ees and several snowmobile clubs clair, forest supervisor for the Green The U.S. Forest Service is also warn- 80 mph to be broken. We thank our from the radar-gunned section. www.magicmtn.com/events-1/ throughout Vermont have been Mountain and Finger Lakes National ing the public of the dangers associ- sponsors Coors Light, Bern, and Silo Overall first place prize is the win- tuck-it-2. working to clear trees and other Forests. ated with riding, hiking, and skiing Skis for kicking off the trilogy of ex- ner’s trophy, $1,000 cash, plus a pair The two other upcoming “un- debris from trails. Officials want The GMNF will continue to work on frozen water bodies. Trail users treme events on New Year’s Eve.” of new custom-designed Silo Skis sanctioned” extreme series events to remind trail users to use extra closely with state and local law en- are encouraged to be mindful of fall- The course starts on Lower Black ordered to winner’s specs and Bern are: caution early in the season as some forcement agencies, as well as the en trees and other hazards they may Line with a speed zone radar- prizes. Overall second place is $350 • Road to Ruin, a mass-start trees may be weak due to snow ac- Vermont Association of Snow Travel- encounter. Operators must maintain gunned section on Hocus Pocus – cash, Bern prizes plus, and a Free- downhill hosted by Two Roads cumulation and downed tree haz- ers to make sure that users of the trail control of their snowmobile while Brewery Feb. 2, 2019 ards are likely. system are respectful, responsible, riding; keep to the right at all times, • Master of the Mountain, an Weather permitting, snowmo- law abiding, and safe. wear helmets, and stay on designated Simonton Replacement Windows, Raynor Garage Door extreme freeski or ride and Giant bile use is allowed on designated The GMNF and VAST cooperate trails only. All snowmobiles must be Sales & Installation, Garage Door Repair & Vinyl Siding Slalom Biathlon, hosted by Miller trails within the GMNF for four to maintain more than 470 miles of legally registered, have liability insur- High Life, March 2, 2019 months beginning Sunday, Dec. National Forest System trails that are ance, and operators must purchase More information on the new, 16, 2018 and ending Monday, part of the larger statewide snow- a VAST Trails Maintenance Assess- BILL STANKEVICH still retro Magic Mountain can be April 15, 2019. mobile network. VAST is one of a ment decal. Officials also encourage found at www.magicmtn.com, or “We are concerned about user few snowmobile associations in the winter trail users to pack a flashlight, Building & Remodeling call 802-824-5645 to speak with safety. Patrols which are aimed at United States that has a cooperative cell phone, food, and extra warm Full Service Care Taking Geoff Hatheway. enforcing rules and regulations, partnership agreement with the U.S. clothing in case of an emergency. 173 Baltimore Road 802-263-9374 Perkinsville, VT 05151 Fax 802-263-5129 Vermont 2019 hunting, fishing, trapping licenses are available online MONTPELIER, Vt. – Vermont and five-year licenses cannot be re- and fishing,” said Vermont Fish & some of Vermont’s greatest wildlife hunting, fishing and trapping licens- printed for 2019 until Jan. 1. Existing Wildlife Commissioner Louis Porter. conservation success stories, includ- es for 2019 are now available on the permanent, lifetime, or five-year li- “Many people like to purchase 2019 ing restoring game species as well Fish & Wildlife Department’s web- censes also cannot be updated online licenses before Jan. 1, so they will be as helping nongame species such as site www.vtfishandwildlife.com. until Jan. 1. ready for the new year.” peregrine falcons, bald eagles, loons, Existing permanent, lifetime, “Vermonters really enjoy hunting According to a federal survey, Ver- and ospreys. These funds also go to monters rank first among residents managing more than 133,000 acres of the lower 48 states when it comes of conserved land that provide criti- Our Own to participating in fish and wildlife cal habitat for many species as well Mitch’s Maples Maple Syrup recreation – with 62 percent of Ver- as recreational opportunities for Maple Cream monters going fishing, hunting, or Vermonters. Pure Vermont Maple Products Member VMSMA wildlife watching. They led in the Printed copies of the “2019 Hunt- Sugar House Open Daily New England states in hunting and ing & Trapping Guide and Fishing fishing with 26 percent of residents Guide” are also available from li- 802-875-5240 participating in one or both. cense agents. The department’s web- Porter noted that proceeds from site will soon have a link to online In Chester, take Route 11 East Service license sales have helped pay for versions as well. for 1/2 Mile. Take a Right onto Chemicals Green Mtn. Turnpike. 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SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – 9-10:30 Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Let 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 with the healing vibrations of founder of Buddhaful Yoga, CLASSES & a.m. Playgroup at the Denise work you towards your a.m. All-level classes designed a crystal singing bowl “Sound offers a Strength Building WORKSHOPS MONDAYS - Springfield Area Parent Child health and fitness goals with to improve core strength and Bath.” Your first yoga class is Vinyasa Yoga Class using BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - The Center. Come to play and meet an amazing workout that will balance, stretch and strengthen free. For more information visit optional weights on Fridays SUNDAYS - Bellows Falls Area Senior new friends. All parents with leave you coming back for muscles, and promote a sense www.sollunafarm.com or call from 9:30 – 11 a.m. Build PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – Sweaty Center Knit and Stitch group young children are welcomed. more. of well-being. 802-492-9393. bone density, upper body Sunday Sizzle class at DG meets Mondays at 9 a.m. They Contact Celeste at 802-886- strength as well as overall Bodyworks, 7 Depot St. in can help you finish a project, 5242 or email at celestem@ TUESDAYS - WEDNESDAYS - WEDNESDAYS AND strength, endurance, resilience, Proctorsville on Sundays at 9 repair an item and even take vermontel.net. TFN BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - River BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - The FRIDAYS – flexibility & reduce stress. a.m. Move your body, build on special projects. The group Voices Poetry meets every Bellows Falls Area Senior TOWNSHEND, Vt. – Tai Chi No experience necessary. At your endurance, increase is happy to donate “Knitted MONDAYS AND Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Center Knit and Stitch group for Fall Prevention beginner Buddhaful Yoga, Fullerton Inn, your oxygen uptake while Knockers” to breast cancer WEDNESDAYS – Subway, 65 Square in Bellows meets Wednesdays at 9 a.m. classes run in 6-week cycles on 40 The Common, Chester, Vt. having a blast. Join Stacy for survivors. Stop by and ask for PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – Join Falls. All poets welcome. They can help you finish a Wednesdays and Fridays from For more information, go to a donation only and she will Betty for more information. Call Denise at DG Bodyworks in Discussion of all aspects of the project, repair an item and 9 -10 a.m. at Grace Cottage www.buddhafulyoga.com, teach you some dance moves 802-463-3907. TFN Proctorsville for Bootcamp poem. 802-463-2204. TFN even take on special projects. Community Wellness Center, email [email protected] or that will add fireworks to your Classes on Mondays and The group is happy to donate Heins Building, 133 Grafton call/text 518-763-1490. TFN SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. - 9:30- “Knitted Knockers” to breast Road, Townshend. Class are 11 a.m. Play Group at Saxtons cancer survivors, stop by free, some restrictions may CHESTER, Vt. - Melissa Lovell River Elementary School. Come and ask for Betty for more apply. To find out more or Post will teach international on over for crafts, activities and information. Call 802-463- to reserve a spot in the next folk dancing Fridays, from to play! Call Molly 802-376- 3907. TFN series, call 802-365-3649. 10:30-noon at the Chester 6204. TFN Town Hall, located at 556 Elm BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Play THURSDAYS – St. in Chester, Vt. Classes will TOWNSHEND, Vt. – Tai Group at First Baptist Church PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – From run until early June 2019. Chi for Fall Prevention Level of Bellows Falls/Rockingham 7 to 8 p.m., join a Tai Chi The classes will be geared for 2 classes are available for Recreation Center. 9:30 a.m. - beginners’ class at DG beginners and intermediate- beginner class graduates on 11 a.m. Come join the fun! Bodyworks, 7 Depot St. in level dancers. No partner is Tuesdays, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. A Healthy snack served. Call Proctorsville. This is a soft necessary. Casual, comfortable 10-week Level 2 series led by Molly 802-376-6204. TFN and grounding practice to clothing is suggested. It is Alicia Moyer. To inquire about improve alignment, balance helpful to wear supportive Level 2 & 3 classes, contact CHESTER, Vt. - Liza Eaton, and prevent or relieve postural shoes that slide easily on Alicia at 802-365-4115, founder of Buddhaful Yoga, pains; reduce stress, and a wooden floor. For more x108. All classes happen at will be offering a Gentle strengthen legs and core information, please contact Grace Cottage Community Flow Kundalini Yoga class for muscles. Available to all levels. Melissa at 802-875-4102 or Wellness Center, Heins beginners every Wednesday There is a monthly tuition [email protected]. Building, 133 Grafton Road, 9:30-11 a.m. You will be cost. To learn more about the Townshend. encouraged to go at your classes, please contact Djemila WEEKLY – own pace and listen to your at 802-490-0225, or email: SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Are you TUESDAYS AND body. Held at the Fullerton [email protected]. experiencing pain, stress, THURSDAYS - Inn, on the Chester Green. For insomnia, emotional unease SHREWSBURY, Vt. – more information visit www. PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – or any other healing needs? Restorative Yoga in the Barn buddhafulyoga.com or call Advanced Tai Chi class at DG While Lauren is fulfilling her at Sol Luna Farm on Tuesdays 802-875-2868. TFN Bodyworks, 7 Depot St. in certification requirements for and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to Proctorsville on Thursdays at polarity therapy, she is offering 12:15 p.m. Restorative Yoga is S. LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Sit 5:45 p.m. Join Djemila to take special discounted energy a delicious surrender into rest and Knit workshop every your Tai Chi to the next level. To and bodywork sessions at and relaxation, with supported Wednesday from 7 – 9 p.m. learn more about the classes, Studio Time & Space, 59 Main postures on bolsters and at the South Londonderry Free please contact Djemila at 802- St., Springfield. Schedule an blankets. This class is ideal for Library in the Janeway Wing, 490-0225, or email: djem. appointment at 802-591-0507, recovery from fatigue, injury or located at 15 Old School [email protected] [email protected], illness and in reducing stress. Road, South Londonderry, Vt. www.laurenpotterreikihealing. The practice is enhanced with CHESTER, Vt. – Join the Six com. soothing music, aromatherapy, WEDNESDAYS AND Loose Ladies for Knit Knite on SATURDAYS – and culminates with a Crystal Thursdays from 5 – 8 p.m. at SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Youth SHREWSBURY, Vt. – Serenity Singing Bowl Bath. Located the Six Loose Ladies shop in and adult swim lessons are Gentle Yoga in the Barn at at 329 Old Farm Road in Chester. This is not only for available at Edgar May Heath Sol Luna Farm, 329 Old Shrewsbury. www.sollunafarm. knitting but also to crochet and Recreation throughout Farm Road in Shrewsbury on com. or spin or work on any other the year. Check their website Wednesdays and Saturdays, portable fiber project. We also for days, times and details at TUESDAYS AND from 10 - 11:15 a.m. This serve sweets in the evenings www.myreccenter.org or for SATURDAYS - gentle yoga class helps to (many Ladies like to bake). an appointment call 802-885- CAVENDISH, Vt. – Enjoy lengthen, stretch and strengthen Whether you want to learn to 2568. TFN weekly yoga classes at DG the body gradually, while knit or crochet, or consult with Bodyworks, 7 Depot St in bringing mindful awareness to a more experienced knitter, this REGION - Bone Builders to Proctorsville on Tuesdays at the breath. The class culminates is a great time to join us. For combat osteoporosis. Free more information visit www. and open to 55+. Call 802- sixlooseladies.com. TFN 674-4547. Mondays and Wednesdays classes are held CHESTER, Vt. – Strength- at Martin Memorial Hall in building chair yoga class with Ascutney from 10 - 11 a.m. Liz Eaton, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday classes Fullerton Inn, Main Street, are held at Cavendish Baptist Chester. This is a strength Church from 10 - 11:30 a.m. building yoga class in the or at Andover Community hatha tradition for anyone Church from 3 – 4 p.m. TFN looking to build bone density, Castle Hill Resort is seeking physical strength, flexibility TOWNSHEND, Vt. – Strong and endurance. Come as you Bones ongoing classes offered Line Cook / Sous Chef are and do what you can. Use Mondays and Wednesdays Full Time Position - Benefits Available a chair, yoga mat, or both! from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Drop in anytime or purchase or 5 – 6 p.m. Tuesdays and a few classes at once. No Thursdays from 8:45 - 9:45 Please apply in person or email resume to experience necessary. For a.m. or 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. [email protected] details, contact 802-875-2868, at Grace Cottage Community [email protected] or www. Wellness Center, Heins buddhafulyoga.com. TFN Building, 133 Grafton Road in Townshend. Preregistration TOWN OF WESTMINSTER LUDLOW, Vt. – Okemo Valley required. Call 802-365-3649. RUSSELL R. HODGKINS, TOWN MANAGER TV offers “Train the Trainers” P.O. BOX 147, WESTMINSTER, VT 05158 workshops on fourth Thursdays TOWNSHEND, Vt. – Yoga Tel. 802-722-4255 Fax 802-722-9816 at no cost, 6-7 p.m. at the classes at Grace Cottage [email protected] Okemo Valley TV studio, 37C Community Wellness Center, Main St. in Ludlow. Everyone Heins Building, 133 Grafton Town of Westminster who wants to learn the “ticks Road in Townshend. Gentle and tricks” of TV-video yet invigorating classes resume The Town of Westminster is seeking a qualified “Heating production is welcome. Reserve Sept. 4. Classes available Contractor” for the installation of a heating upgrade for a space at [email protected] or Tuesdays from 4:30-6 p.m., the Historic Town Hall on Route 5 in Westminster, Vt. The call 802-228-8808. TFN Fridays from 3:30-5 p.m. Chair yoga for Beginners is on work will include but is not limited to: FRIDAYS - • Removal and replacement of the two existing split air Wednesdays from 1 – 2 p.m. CHESTER, Vt. - Liza Eaton, Instructor for all classes handlers serving the first floor with new split air source heat pump air handling systems (1 @ 2 tons and 1 @ 3 tons) with hot water coils. The Existing boiler system is to remain; TOWN OF ANDOVER • Install a new 30 gal. Indirect Stainless Steel Domestic Hot Water Heater with associated plumbing; NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE • Work to start immediately and finish before July 1, 2019. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT This work will be done while the Town Hall is in use, so all work will need to be done with minimal interruption to the The Andover Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a Public existing utilities. Hearing on Tuesday, January 8, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the An- dover Town Office to consider the following application for Proposals are due by noon on February 22, 2019 at the Town subdivision: Hall or by mail (PO Box 147, Westminster, Vt. 05158). Pro- posals are to include a complete description ofthe work to be Application #: 2/17/18/8/29 - Subdivision Application performed and the materials to be used at a firm price. The Applicant/Owner: Attiyeh Community Property Trust contractor is to be a State recognized business and will have Location: 4553 East Hill Road to supply proof of insurance at the time of the bid. Any and Application for:An application has been submitted for a all bids not supplying the proof of insurance will not be con- Minor Subdivision proposing to subdivide a 18.8± acre lot sidered. Your proposal should be sealed and marked “Town into two parcels. Hall HEATING Bid -2019-03”. It is mandatory to call the Town Manager and set up an appointment at (802) 722-4255 Dated at Andover, Vermont this 14th day of December, 2018. for the additional information and/or a site visit. The Town Jeanette Haight reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. Andover Town Clerk The Vermont Journal/The Shopper December 19, 2018 | 7B calendar is Grace Cottage Director of WEDNESDAYS – 12:30 p.m. All are welcome. SATURDAY, DEC. 22 – Charlestown Memorial VFW PUTNEY, Vt. – Dinner and a and jazz jam Saturday at the Rehabilitation and Wellness, LUDLOW, Vt. - Looking for a TFN GRAFTON, Vt. – The VSO Post 8497, 365 Lovers Lane movie on the last Thursday of Flat Iron Exchange, located in Crystal Mansfield. Small fee for friendly game of bridge? Want Brass Quintet joins forces Rd. Early Birds at 5 p.m., the month, 5:30 p.m. At each the square. No cover charge, each class. Call 802-365-3649 to learn how to play or update SATURDAYS – with Counterpoint, under the Regular Games at 6:30 p.m. event, the chefs at the Gleanery just a tip jar to listen to some for details. your rusty skills? We play every CHESTER, Vt. – Gassetts direction of Nathaniel G. will serve a special menu in great jazz music. Enjoy a Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. Grange holds a buffet Lew, to ring in the holidays in THURSDAYS – time for diners to make it to the coffee and relax. 5 - 7 p.m. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Springfield at the Black River Valley Senior breakfast every month on the style on Saturday, Dec. 22 at GASSETTS, Vt. - Bingo will be hosted 7 p.m. film screening TFN Adult Learning offers on- Center, 10 High St. in Ludlow. first Saturday at 8-9:30 a.m. 5 p.m. at the White Church held every Thursday night at around the corner at the newly going classes to earn your You are most welcome to join It consists of eggs, bacon, in Grafton. The ensemble is the Gassetts Grange. Starts at renovated Next Stage. For BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Join us high school diploma. Anyone us. For more information, call sausage, home fries, toast, pleased to present the Vermont 6:30 p.m., doors open at 5 pricing or reservations call for Karaoke at the Bellows Falls interested contact 802-546- 802-228-2983. pancakes (blueberry and premiere of a stunning new p.m. Raffle and 50/50 tickets 802-387-3052. Limited seating Family Center, 59 Westminster 0879 or visit Vermont Adult plain), real maple syrup, juice, setting of Nancy Tillman’s are on sale. Come and join in. available. 15 Kimball Hill Rd. Street on Saturdays from 7 to Learning at 363 River St. in THURSDAYS – coffee, tea, and hot cocoa. beloved children’s book, “On Call Donna at 802-591-4290 11 p.m. TFN North Springfield. TFN CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – The All are welcome! Admission the Night You Were Born,” or you can call the hall at 802- SATURDAYS - Charlestown Rotary Club meets at the door. Hope to see you by Vermont composer Travis 875-1051. TFN BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Internet HHHHHH at the Charlestown Town Hall there. We are located on Route Ramsey. Mark your calendars CLUBS at 6:30 p.m. on Summer Street. 103N, just above junction so you don’t miss out on this SATURDAY, DEC. 22 – For more information email of 103 and Route 10. Any seasonal treat—a perfect blend PERU, Vt. – Join us for a Full [email protected]. TFN questions, call Dave at 802- of brass, voices, and good Moon Snowshoe or Ski on 875-2637. TFN cheer. Other dates available RUTLAND, Vt. – Marble Valley Bromley on Saturday, Dec. in Manchester, Newport, Duplicate Bridge Club meets WEEKDAYS - 22 with the Green Mountain and Warren, Vt. For more from 7-10:30 p.m. at the BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The Club. Meet at 5:30 p.m. at information, visit www.vso.org. Godnick Center in Rutland, Vt. Bellows Falls Area Senior the Bromley Base Lodge, we’ll Snacks provided. Come join Center serves lunch 11:30 then car pool to the Route SUNDAY, JAN. 6 – for a fun evening. For more a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Monday 11/30 Long Trail parking CHESTER, Vt. – Join us for information call 802-228- through Friday to area seniors. lot. Snow shoe or ski up the the Dream Barn Hollow 2019 6276. TFN The Senior Meals menu for the Long Trail to the summit, share New Year’s Open House on week is available by calling Sunday, Jan. 6 from 10 a.m. food at the ski patrol hut, then SATURDAYS – 802-463-3907. The Bellows to 5 p.m. There will be mini snowshoe or ski down the ski MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – Still life Falls Area Senior Center is classes so you can get a taste trail back to the base lodge. drawing. The Mount Holly located at 18 Tuttle St. We of the workshops available, Bring headlamp, extra layers, Artists Group meets at 10:30 are wheelchair and walker enjoy delicious soup and two pairs of gloves, food and a.m. in the community center accessible with plenty of cider, raffles and assorted water. RSVP to Katie Brooks at room (under library) and sets parking. TFN activities to inspire you this 516-978-4016 or ktktadams@ up a still life. The sessions are coming year. Various items and comcast.net. open to all and free of charge. services will also be available All that is needed is pen and TUESDAY, JAN. 1 – EVENTS for purchase - from aura paper. TFN WINHALL, Vt. – Join us for a FRIDAY, DEC. 21 – photos to handcrafted garden New Year’s Day Snowshoe to SUNDAYS - BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – products. For more information Stratton Pond with the Green SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Village Square Booksellers in call 802-875-1717 or email Mountain Club Manchester Catamount Composite Bellows Falls welcomes local [email protected]. Section on Tuesday, Jan. 1, musicians Fred Tipton on Squadron of the Civil Air TUESDAYS – meet at 10 a.m. at the Winhall Patrol meets at 3:30-6:30 sax and Maryann McArdle BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Join Post Office. Car pool to the p.m. most Sundays at on keyboards - Jazz and us for Bingo at the Moose trail head which has limited Squadron Headquarters, 13 Holiday Tunes - on Friday Lodge, 59 Westminster Street parking. Hike 5 miles round Airport Road, N. Springfield. Dec. 21 from 5 – 7 p.m. to in Bellows Falls every Tuesday. trip with about 300 feet of Membership is open to ages listen to while shopping. This Doors open at 5 p.m. and first climb each way. Bring extra 12 and up. Call Commander is part of the BF3F event and game starts at 6 p.m. Food is clothes, lunch, snacks, and Capt. Tom Williams at 802- unofficial “Men’s Night.” The available. Call 802-463-4054 fluids. Snow shoes required. 558-5571, Twilliams@vtcap. bookstore is also having a sale. for details. TFN Come celebrate the New org. TFN Entertainment while you shop Year with us. Moderate. RSVP and always free gift wrap. WEDNESDAYS – required to Marge Fish at Open at least until 8 p.m. CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – 802-384-3654 or marge.fish@ COMMUNITY Weekly bingo at the gmail.com. HHHHHH MEALS MONDAYS - SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Springfield THURSDAY, DEC. 20 - Community Chorus rehearsals TOWNSHEND, Vt. – are on Monday evenings Everyone is invited to dinner HOLIDAY DEADLINES at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian on Thursday, Dec. 20 at Universalist Church on 21 noon, at the Townshend Fairground Rd. Contact Terri at Church. Sponsored by Senior springfieldcommunitychorus@ Solutions, the festive meal is Classifieds & Calendar EARLY HOLIDAY DEADLINES: gmail.com or call Barbara prepared by Chef Stephanie at 802-886-1777. www. of the Townshend Dam Diner. Listings are due early for ADS AND PRESS FOR OUR DEC. 26 NEW YEARS EDITION ARE DUE springfieldcommunitychorus. Suggested donation. Take- org. TFN outs will be available. Starting the holidays! WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19 at 11:30 a.m., free blood TUESDAYS - pressure screening will be ADS AND PRESS FOR OUR JAN. 02 LUDLOW, Vt. – Ludlow Rotary provided by Visiting Nurses POST NEW YEARS EDITION ARE DUE Club meets every Tuesday and and Hospice of VT and NH. Please have your classifieds and is hosted by DJ’s Restaurant, Everyone is welcome! WEDNESDAY, DEC. 26 146 Main St. from 12:15 calendar events in by p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Enter via WEDNESDAYS - side door opposite bank SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Free We will be CLOSED drive-through. Visit www. community lunch at the First Wednesday at 12pm ludlowrotary.com or contact Congregational Church in Dec. 24 and 25, Dec. 31, and Jan. 01. club President Jill Tofferi at Springfield, 77 Main Street, [email protected] [email protected] TFN on the third Wednesday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to

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mushrooms, preserves, chicken and Movie Matinee, “The Christmas root for our favorite ninjas. Maybe for stories, songs, and finger plays. Memorial Library in Ludlow. Children FARMERS’ duck eggs, pastured meats, grass-fed Chronicles” presented by Netflix on someday there will be a competitor Session includes playtime, an activity and their caregivers are invited to MARKETS dairy, gluten-free pastries, herbal Friday, Dec. 21 from 1 – 3 p.m. at known as the “Library Ninja!” Call and a story time. Free and open to join us each week for early literacy remedies and body care products, Fletcher Memorial Library in Ludlow. Sacha at 802-228-3517 or email all. TFN activities, STEM explorations, music SUNDAYS - beeswax candles, CBD chocolates, Snacks provided. Call Sacha at 802- [email protected] for details. and more! Call Sacha at 802-228- PUTNEY, Vt. – The 9th annual Putney fine woolens, functional ceramics, 228-3517 or email skrawczykvt@ SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Springfield Town 3517 or email skrawczykvt@gmail. Artisanal Marketplace on Sundays wood carvings, and so much more! gmail.com for details. MONDAY, DEC. 31 – Library story time, 43 Main St., 10 com for details. TFN through Dec. 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 LUDLOW, Vt. – Learn about how a.m. Free and open to the public p.m. at Green Mountain Orchards THURSDAY, DEC. 27 – New Year’s holiday is celebrated with stories, songs, and activities THURSDAYS – in Putney. Over 30 vendors! Live KIDS’ CORNER LUDLOW, Vt. – Come read with around the world on Monday, Dec. for the youngest readers. For more SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Edgar May music, delicious food, fresh baked Sailor the Reading Dog on Thursday, 31 from 11 a.m. to noon at Fletcher information, call the library at 802- Open Play Group 10-11:30 a.m. at FRIDAY, DEC. 21 – breads, greens, root veggies, herbs, Dec. 27 from 3 – 4 p.m. at the Memorial Library in Ludlow. We’ll 885-3108. TFN Studio Momentum, 71 Main St. An LUDLOW, Vt. – Enjoy our Holiday Fletcher Memorial Library in Ludlow. read stories, learn about other active playtime specifically designed Sailor and his friend Arlene visit once traditions; make party hats and ROCKINGHAM, Vt. - Crafts, for children aged 6 months through 5 a month and are always excited countdown to “Noon-Year’s Eve” at Stories and Play Time toddlers and years! Free to member families. Call meet new friends. Sailor especially 11:59 a.m. with sparkling cider and preschoolers. Enjoy stories, songs, 802-885-2568 or info@myreccenter. CHAVES EXCAVATING enjoys being read to and can’t wait other surprises! All ages welcome. crafts, and activities. Rockingham org. TFN to hear a new story or two. Reading Call Sacha at 802-228-3517 or Free Public Library 10:30-11:30 to a dog is known to strengthen the email [email protected] for a.m. Contact 463-4270. TFN WINDSOR, Vt. - Play Group 9:30 - ALL MATERIALS FOR COMPLETE SITE WORK reader’s confidence while providing details. 11 a.m. Come and enjoy an open WESTON, Vt. - Come and enjoy a Sand • Gravel • Stone an opportunity to practice literacy gym, ball games and sometimes story hour with friends at the Wilder skills. All ages welcome. Call WEDNESDAY, JAN. 2 – even a bounce house! Call Windsor Shurpac • Topsoil • Fill Memorial Library, Lawrence Hill Sacha at 802-228-3517 or email LUDLOW, Vt. – Join us for a Shrinky Recreation Center 802-674-6783. Road in Weston! 11 a.m. - noon. [email protected] for details. Dink Crafternoon on Wednesday, TFN 5,000 lb. Hydraulic Hammer for Jan. 2 from 1 – 2 p.m. at the Fletcher Call ahead to check, 802-824-4307. Ledge & Rock Splitting FRIDAY, DEC. 28 – Memorial Library in Ludlow. If you TFN FRIDAYS – LUDLOW, Vt. – Kids ages 5 and have made Shrinky Dinks before, SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Fridays, 9-11 WINDSOR, Vt. - Preschool and Portable On-Site Crushing up are invited to our American here’s your chance to show off your a.m. creative movement activities Toddler Storytime every Wednesday & Screening Equipment Ninja Warrior Junior Watch Party skills. If it’s your first time, join in the and playgroup held in the gym of the from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Windsor on Friday, Dec. 28 from 1 – 3 fun and see what cool things can be Community Center. All parents with Public Library, 43 State Street. 802-824-3140 p.m. at Fletcher Memorial Library made from this amazing shrinking young children are welcome. Contact Each week features a theme, Londonderry, VT in Ludlow. We will watch episodes plastic. Ages 5 and older. Call Parks and Recreation Dept. at 802- music, stories, and a craft. www. 1 and 2, have some snacks and Sacha at 802-228-3517 or email 885-2727. TFN windsorlibrary.org. 802-674-2556. [email protected] for details. TFN CHESTER, Vt. – Story time at Whiting TUESDAYS – Library from 10:30-11:30 a.m. WEDNESDAYS – CHARLESTOWN, N.H. - Story Come and listen to a story every LUDLOW, Vt. – Storytime for ages time for toddlers and Pre-K at the Friday with your children. Call 802- 5 and under on Wednesdays from Silsby Free Library from 10:30 a.m. 875-2277. TFN 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Fletcher Children and parents are invited GRAFTON, Vt. – Preschool Nature Programs at The Nature Museum in Grafton on Fridays through May from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Mighty Acorns Club invites young adventurers to explore the natural world through interactive games, puzzles, and activities. This program is held at The Nature Museum and most sessions involve exploring our backyard and the nearby woods, fields and pond; our environmental educators Jay DeGregorio and Jill Bruning leads the group. We hope you and your little ones can join us! TFN SATURDAYS - SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Edgar May Open Play Group 10-11:30 a.m. at Studio Momentum, 71 Main St. An active playtime specifically designed for children aged 6 months through 5 years! Free to member families. Call 802-885-2568 or info@myreccenter. org. TFN

LIBRARIES MONDAYS – CHESTER, Vt. – Children of all ages are invited to join the LEGO Club at the Whiting Library in Chester. We will provide the LEGOs and DUPLOs and you supply the imagination. The program is on Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thanks to the Rotary Club of Chester for helping us with a generous donation for this program. Home of Sharon’s For further information, call 802- 875-2277, visit www.whitinglibrary. Shawls & Scarves Seasons org, or check out Facebook. TFN Clothing from around THURSDAYS - ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – Join the world and special Greetings! genealogy enthusiast Wayne treasures from Vermont Blanchard on a quest to discover your family roots on Thursdays from Open Daily from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the 802-875-3000 • www.countryonthecommon.com Rockingham Library. If you own a 80 The Common, Chester, VT laptop, please bring it along. With the many free databases available

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More Heins Building, 133 Grafton Road, CHESTER, Vt. – Co-Dependents or 641-715-3900 (ext. 650055#). 11:00 a.m. – noon at Grace Cottage and open to the public. For information can be found at www. in Townshend. Instructor: Grace Anonymous meets on Wednesdays, TFN Community Wellness Center, Heins more information, call 802-463- westminsterfireandrescue.org. TFN Cottage Health Coach Liz Harrison. 6:30 -7:30 p.m.at the Whiting Building, 133 Grafton Road, in 4270, email programming@ Free. 802-365-3766. Library in Chester. Find out more SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Twin State Townshend.. Led by Grace Cottage rockinghamlibrary.org, or go to WEDNESDAYS - about CoDA at coda.org. For Depression Support Group meets Community Health Team Member www.rockinghamlibrary.org. TFN CHESTER, Vt. – Chester Select Board BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - TOPS more information regarding this on the fourth Wednesday at Claire Bemis and Alicia Moyer of meetings are on the first and third Chapter Vermont #12 meets every meeting, contact Sarah E. at Turning Point Recovery Center SASH. Free. 802-365-3763. TFN FRIDAYS - Wednesday of every month. For Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Sacred Heart [email protected]. TFN (Handicapped-accessible), 7 Morgan BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Minecraft more information, call 802-875- Social Center, 39 Green Street in Street, Springfield at 6:30 p.m. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - TOPS (Take Off Club at the Rockingham Free Public 2173 or go to www.chestervt.org. Bellows Falls. Come to TOPS (take LONDONDERRY, Vt. - Weekly clean Do you know or think you may be Pounds Sensibly) at Huber Building, Library every Friday from 3:30 Recordings can be found at sapatv. off pounds sensibly) a nonprofit, and sober 12-Step Meeting. Support depressed? 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We share [email protected] or 641- support group meets every other KEENE, N.H. – “All Recovery” is own laptop and Minecraft account, of the Fletcher Memorial Library, healthy recipes for main meals 715-3900 (ext. 650055#). TFN Thursday from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. at held at the Keene Center Serenity you do not need to sign up. TFN Main St. in Ludlow, starting at 5:30 and snacks. Your first meeting is Green Mountain at Fox Run, 262 40 Carpenter St. in Keene every p.m. More information, visit www. free. Bring a friend; you won’t be THURSDAYS – Fox Lane. This free group is intended Wednesday from 6:30 – 8 p.m. It is SATURDAYS - braccvt.org. TFN disappointed. Visit our website www. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Mental health to help you understand your eating open to all people in recovery and to SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Springfield tops.org for more information. TFN peer support group, 2 - 3:30 p.m. and/or weight-related struggles. The Town Library has a tech help desk the families and loved ones of people at the First Congregational Church, group is led by trained therapists available on Saturdays from 11 a.m. SUPPORT WINDSOR, Vt. – Cedar Hill who are suffering. It is free and 77 Main St. The group’s goal will who specialize in eating behavior. to 1 p.m. Having trouble with your Alzheimer’s caregiver support group. confidential. People with questions be to provide a safe and healthy To join call 802-228-8885 or email first smartphone? Want to re-set your GROUPS Meet fellow caregivers who really can call the Center at 603-283- environment for people to give and shiri@fitwoman.com. TFN Facebook privacy? Need to take a MONDAYS – understand because they’ve been 5015. TFN receive support around mental health course in Word or Excel? Call 802- SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - NAMI Vermont there, too, when things are difficult or issues. The group is free and open to Like us on ASCUTNEY, Vt. - Twin State 885-3108 to make an appointment. Connection Recovery Support isolating. First Tuesdays from 3:30–5 the public. Call Diana Slade at 802 Depression Support Group meets Facebook! The Springfield Town Library is Group is a mental illness support p.m. at 92 Cedar Hill Drive (off 289-1982. TFN @VermontJournal on the third Wednesday at Martin located at 43 Main St., Springfield. group. It provides a forum to Route 5). TFN Memorial Hall, Lower Level share experiences and learn about (Handicapped-accessible), 5259 ALSTEAD, N.H. - Stop by the opportunities and challenges SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - Breast Feeding Route 5, Ascutney, (near Exit 8 off THank you To aLL oF ouR CuSToMeRS Shedd-Porter Memorial Library for regardless of diagnostics. HCRS, CRT Support Group second and fourth I-91) at 6:30 p.m. Do you know or cinnamon buns the last Saturday of Room, 390 River St. Meets every Tuesdays at the Springfield Hospital FoR a BuSy 2018 SeaSon! think you may be depressed? Have each month and visit with friends Monday from 1-2 p.m. For more Library Level D. Noon-2 p.m. It is a friend or family member who has or neighbors. The cinnamon buns information, call 800-639-6480 or free and no registration is required. depression? Then this group is for Happy Holidays from all of us at are from McGuire’s Bakery and are visit www.namivt.org. TFN For more information call Erin at available for a small fee. All the proceeds go to benefit the library. BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. - Overeaters RECORD CONCRETE INC. The library is at 3 Main St., Alstead. Anonymous Meeting from 7 - 8 p.m., Dangerous Trees? QUALITY WORK SINCE 1971 44 School St., Bellows Falls. Please CHARLIE RECORD | 802-875-3702 | [email protected] call 802-376-3507. TFN Notice from the North Pole: Help an Elf! MEETINGS PO BOX 574 | 25 TOWN FARM ROAD | CHESTER, VT 05143 TUESDAYS - MONDAYS – Trees in poor condition can be WALPOLE, N.H. – “Hope and Help ANDOVER, Vt. – Select Board dangerous to more than yourself. They for Families” is held every Tuesday meetings are every second and can cause problems for flying reindeer! night from 6:45 – 8 p.m. at the SPRINGFIELD MEDICAL CARE SYSTEMS fourth Monday of the month at Congregational Church on the 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office. For To avoid property damage, Welcomes common in Walpole, N.H. It is open information, call 802-875-2765. injuries, insurance claims, or to to all family members and loved ones make sure Santa can visit safely, Leanne Alexander, PA-C CAVENDISH, Vt. – Select Board (over the age of 16), of people who call G. W. Tree Service! meetings are on the second Monday are suffering from addiction. It is free Free Estimates - Fully Insured of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the and confidential. For information call Town Office. For more information Becky Pearson at 603-860-0221. 802-591-0366 go to www.cavendishvt.com or call TFN 802-226-7291. Recordings of the Have a Safe & Happy Holiday! TOWNSHEND, Vt. – Weight Loss meetings can be found at www. okemovalley.tv.

GRAFTON, Vt. – Select Board meetings are the first and third Monday at the Grafton Elementary School or the Town Garage at 6 p.m. For more information, call 802-843- 2552 or go to ww.graftonvt.org. Recordings are found at www.fact8. We are pleased to welcome com. Leanne Alexander, PA-C to LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Select Springfield Urology. Board meetings are the first and third Monday of the month at 7 Appointments are available by calling p.m. at the Town Office. For more 802-886-3556 information, call 802-824-3356 or go to www.londonderryvt.org. Recordings are found at www.gnat- Springfield Urology tv.org. Springfield Medical Care Systems Where People Come First LUDLOW, Vt. – Select Board meetings are the first Monday of every month at the Town Hall. www.springfieldmed.org For more information, call 802- Financial assistance available 228-2841 or go to www.ludlow. vt.us. Recordings found at www. okemovalley.tv.

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Select Board SPRINGFIELD MEDICAL CARE SYSTEMS meetings are on the second and fourth Monday of the month starting Welcomes at 7 p.m. in the Selectman’s Hall on 96 Main Street. For more Zita Ficko, MD information, go to www.springfieldvt. govoffice2.com. TUESDAYS - BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Rockingham Select Board meetings are on the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. and Bellows Falls Village Trustee meetings are the second Tuesday during the summer. Both meetings take place in the Lower Theater of the Bellows Falls Opera House. Call 802-463-4336 for more information or go to www.rockbf.org. Recordings can be found at www.fact8.com. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Ficko MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – Select Board to Springfield Urology. meetings are on the second Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. of each month at the Town Office. For more information, Appointments are available by calling call 802-259-2391. 802-886-3556

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Recordings can be found at www.gnat-tv.org. www.springfieldmed.org WESTMINSTER, Vt. – Westminster Financial assistance available Fire & Rescue Department monthly 10B | December 19, 2018 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper community news REAL ESTATE Annual winter manure Eleven ways to help yourself stay sane spreading ban in a crazy market REGION – Keeping your ensure a profit or guarantee got a well-diversified portfo- adding to an account designed MONTPELIER, Vt. – The ing the types of farm gener- surface water, 100 feet of a cool can be hard to do when against a loss, but it can help lio that includes multiple as- for a long-term goal may cush- Vermont Agency of Agricul- ated wastes that are prohibited ditch, on land that is subject the market goes on one of its you understand and balance set classes, it could be useful ion the emotional impact of ture, Food and Markets would from application in winter. The to annual overflow from ad- periodic roller coaster rides. your risk in advance. And if to compare its overall perfor- market swings. If losses are like to remind all state farm RAPs also prohibit the applica- jacent waters, or on exposed It’s useful to have strategies you’re an active investor, a mance to relevant benchmarks. offset even in part by new sav- operations that the 24th an- tion of manure or agricultural bedrock. Farmers must ei- in place that prepare you trading discipline can help you If you find that your invest- ings, your bottom line number nual winter manure spreading wastes on frozen or snow-cov- ther have a storage structure both financially and psycho- stick to a long-term strategy. ments are performing in line might not be quite so discour- ban is underway. As required ered fields. that is capable of holding all logically to handle market 2. Know what you own and with those benchmarks, that aging. by the Vermont Agency of Ag- Due to this fall’s early cold manure produced between volatility. Here are 11 ways why you own it realization might help you feel If you’re using dollar-cost av- riculture, Food and Markets’ and heavy snowfalls, the agen- Dec. 15 to April 1, which is to help keep yourself from When the market goes off better about your overall strat- eraging, you may be getting a Required Agricultural Practic- cy would like to remind farm- 106 days, or they must be making hasty decisions the tracks, knowing why you egy. bargain by buying when prices es, between Dec. 15 and April ers that exemptions for winter able to stack all manure pro- that could have a long-term originally made a specific in- Even a diversified portfolio are down. However, dollar cost 1, no manure or other agricul- manure spreading are available duced in a way that will not impact on your ability to vestment can help you evaluate is no guarantee that you won’t averaging can’t guarantee a tural wastes including compost for emergency situations only. lead to adverse water quality achieve your financial goals. whether your reasons still hold, suffer losses of course. But di- profit or protect against a loss. and spoiled feed may be spread If a farmer anticipates having impacts. 1. Have a game plan regardless of what the overall versification means that just Also consider your ability on agricultural fields through- an issue meeting the winter For a PDF booklet ex- Having predetermined market is doing. This can also because the S&P 500 might to continue purchases through out Vermont. manure spreading ban restric- plaining RAP’s and the win- guidelines that recognize help you consider whether a have dropped 10 or 20 percent market slumps; systematic in- This annual ban is required tions, they should contact ter manure spreading ban, the potential for turbulent lower price might actually rep- doesn’t necessarily mean your vesting doesn’t work if you stop by the RAPs, which is a part of VAAFM for assistance with please visit www.agriculture. times can help prevent emo- resent a buying opportunity. overall portfolio is down by the when prices are down. Finally, VAAFM’s overall strategy to planning winter manure man- vermont.gov/sites/ag/files/ tion from dictating your If you don’t understand why same amount. remember that the return and protect water quality, the work- agement. RAPsummaryPDF.pdf. decisions. For example, a security is in your portfo- 4. Tell yourself that this too principal value of your in- ing landscape, and natural re- When field stacking manure, Questions about the ma- you might take a core-and- lio, find out.That knowledge shall pass vestments will fluctuate with sources. The ban is a regulation the RAPs require that stack- nure spreading ban, or any satellite approach, combin- can be particularly important The financial markets are changes in market conditions, that has been in place since ing sites be located at least 200 requests for assistance in ing the use of buy-and-hold when the market goes south, historically cyclical. Even if and shares may be worth more 1995. A revision to the RAPs feet from private wells and 100 the selection of appropriate principles for the bulk of especially if you’re considering you wish you had sold at what or less than their original cost – newly effective in 2016 – feet from property boundaries. manure stacking sites, or to your portfolio with tactical replacing your current holding turned out to be a market peak, when you sell them. continues the winter manure In addition, manure cannot request an emergency ex- investing based on a short- with another investment. or regret having sat out a buy- 8. Use cash to help manage spreading ban while expand- be stacked within 200 feet of emption, can be directed to er-term market outlook. You 3. Remember that every- ing opportunity, you may well your mind set Laura DiPietro, director of also can use diversification thing is relative get another chance at some Cash can be the financial Water Quality at 802-595- to try to offset the risks of Most of the variance in the point. 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The Vermont Journal/The Shopper December 19, 2018 | 11B AUTOMOTIVE community news Meet the Be a holiday hero, give the gift of life Mentors panel at REGION – Emergencies Now is an important time 733-2767). • Jan. 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kill- • Jan. 14, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., don’t take a holiday. The to give blood and platelets. A Upcoming blood donation ington Grand Resort Hotel, 228 Ludlow Community Center, 37 American Red Cross urgent- seasonal decline in donations opportunities: East Mountain Rd., Killington Main St., Ludlow ly needs blood and platelet occurs from Thanksgiving to • Dec. 20-21, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., • Jan. 4, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., • Jan. 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Springfield Town donors to make an appoint- New Year’s Day when donors GOLM College of St. Joseph A, Americn Legion, 4 Court St., Landmark College, 19 River ment now to give and help get busy with family gatherings 71 Clement Rd., Rutland Windsor Rd., Putney ensure patients can get the and travel. In addition, severe treatment they need at a mo- winter weather can cause blood Library ment’s notice. drive cancellations and nega- Ask In November 2016, a tively affect the blood supply. about SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – To According to the National 100-foot maple tree fell on Patients like McMahon can’t our Guaranteed celebrate National Mentoring Mentoring Partnership, Mike McMahon, causing afford for there to be a shortage Credit Approval Month in January, Windsor youth who have a mentor are life-threatening injuries. He of blood. P&M Auto Sales County Partners, a nonprofit more likely to stay in school needed 11 units of blood Give the gift of life – make an Bankruptcy • Bad Credit based in Windsor, Vt., that and graduate, have improved during emergency surgery appointment to donate blood Quality Used Cars and Trucks First Time • Divorce matches and monitors adult peer and adult relationships and another seven units to and platelets by visiting www. mentors with youth in the and self-esteem, and are less treat complications after. RedCrossBlood.org or calling schools and the community, is likely to engage in risky be- Six weeks following the ac- 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800- Specials of the Week hosting a “Meet the Mentors” haviors. cident, McMahon was re- panel discussion Thursday, Jan. 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