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THE Vermont JUNE 02, 2021 | WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM JournaVOLUME 21, ISSUEl 22 GMUSD board wrestles with April meeting backlash, discusses CTES schedule BY SHARON HUNTLEY development time for teachers. indicated that she was recom- said that making this change had abstained from the vote, unprofessional.” The Vermont Journal Fierman said she recognizes mending either option, just as now “seems rushed.” Other was asked to cast a vote by an- Abe Gross said that there were that it is valuable, but she does long as all districts were the board members asked for ad- other board member. A revote a lot of problems to go around CHESTER, Vt. – The nearly not want the schools on differ- same. ditional information and in- was immediately called for and questioned whether From- three-hour Green Mountain ent schedules. She also recog- Fierman confirmed her rec- put from teachers, as well as by Brown, a move that sur- berger as chair should have al- Unified School District Board nized that early release creates ommendation that all schools a look at how schedules could prised other board members lowed the second vote. Gross Thursday, May 20 discussed challenges for childcare cover- be in session five full days a be changed across all schools. and which even Chairman Joe then amended the motion to primarily two main issues: a age for parents, and she feels week. Later in the discussion, Brown agreed to table the mo- Fromberger questioned al- include removing Fromberger recommendation from the it’s important that all students she did say that if the board tion until the next meeting and though he went on to allow the from his position as chairman Two Rivers Supervisory Union should be in school five full feels this is best for the Caven- the board agreed. second vote, and Hill was ap- as well. superintendent to eliminate days a week. dish school, then it should be in Later in the meeting, Harp- proved. The board voted on the early release days on Tuesdays CTES teacher Jennifer Harp- place for all of the schools. er reminded the board that Studin made the motion to amendment first, whether at Cavendish Town Elementary er clarified later that students’ New board member Julia changes to the school schedule remove Brown from her posi- Fromberger should be also be School and an unsuccessful time for instruction was not Gignoux, also a Cavendish rep- in Cavendish would constitute tion citing “her actions unbe- stripped of his position, but the call for the removal of current less than other students in the resentative but who has not yet a change in working condi- coming of someone in who is board defeated that motion, Vice Chair Deb Brown from district, but that those hours been sworn in and cannot vote tions, in violation of their mas- in a position of leadership.” He with only Gross voting yes. her governing position on the lost on Tuesday afternoons on matters at this meeting, said ter agreement. termed her actions an abuse of The vote to remove Brown GMUSD board. were divided and added to the that teacher planning time is During the board comments power and suggested that she from power was closer, with TRSU Superintendent Lau- other four days in the week. critical for CTES teachers and section of the agenda, board intimidated other board mem- Studin, Alexander, Reilly, and ren Fierman made a recom- Vice Chair Deb Brown made has provided a level of excel- member Mike Studin apolo- bers when the vote did not go Wade voting yes and Lois Per- mendation that the Cavendish an immediate motion to ap- lence for many years. gized to fellow board member her way. lah, Josh Schroeder, Brown, Town Elementary School no prove Fierman’s recommenda- Fierman did acknowledge Wayne Wheelock at the way Board Chair Joe Fromberger and Fromberger voting no. longer continue to have their tion but new board member that Cavendish has performed he was bullied and threatened said that in Vermont, there is Gross and Wheelock both ab- early release days on Tuesdays, Abe Gross, a Cavendish rep- a bit better on standardized at the April meeting, and then no recall law and he was “un- stained, resulting in a tie and which is used for in-service resentative on the board, im- tests but again pointed to in- called for the removal of Deb sure whether that extends to the motion did not pass. weekly time for the teachers, in mediately urged fellow board convenience for parents for Brown from her position as election of officers as well.” After the motion failed, Stu- an effort to have all schools in members to vote against the scheduling pick up and after vice chair on the board. Several board members came din said that with a new mem- the district adhere to the same motion. He argued instead that school care. She also confirmed During the April meeting, out in support of Studin’s mo- ber, Julia Gignoux, able to vote schedule. CTES has an early re- other schools in the district that all schools would continue Keith Hill, a candidate for tion including Rick Alexander, next meeting, the board may lease day on Tuesdays through- could follow Cavendish’s lead, to have their ski programs for Green Mountain High School Dr. Dennis Reilly, and Jeannie revisit this issue. out the year, beyond those ski and that it was the best educa- the eight weeks during the win- principal, was up for approval Wade, who had reviewed the The next GMUSD meeting program days, allowing Tues- tional choice for students. He ter as usual. and was initially voted down April meeting and said, “I’ve is scheduled for Thursday, June day afternoons as professional also suggested the Fierman had Board member Mike Studin by the board. Wheelock, who never seen something quite as 17 at 6 p.m. Okemo Valley hospitality Tri-Mountain Lions food vaccination clinic drive LUDLOW, Vt. – A special LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Thank you vaccination clinic for Okemo Londonderry Area Tri- to all who do- Valley hospitality employees Mountain Lions Pam Nich- nated. A big is scheduled for Wednesday, ols and Pat Glabach smile thank you to June 9, 2021, from 10 a.m. to over the 290 pounds of the folks at 1 p.m., in the parking lot of the non-perishable foods and Londonderry Okemo Marketplace Plaza, 57 personal hygiene products Hardware Pond St., in Ludlow, Vt. and $475 monetary dona- who let us set No appointment is need- tions collected at the Food up in front ed, as this is a walk-in clinic. From the Heart drive Satur- of their store The vaccine is free of charge day, May 22. and to Jamie to anyone 18 years and old- Tri-Mountain Lions Gail who wrote er. This clinic is offering the Wyman and Randee Keith a check to Tri-Mountain Lions Club held a successful Food convenient Johnson & John- helped set up the collec- match the From the Heart food drive. son single shot vaccine. For tion area in front of the $475 collect- PHOTO PROVIDED more information, go to www. Vermont Department of Health mobile clinic. Londonderry Hardware ed. healthvermont.gov/covid-19/ PHOTO PROVIDED at 10 a.m. and collected As our banner states, “ Kind- Community Center food shelf. vaccine. and boxed items as gener- ness Matters.” The proceeds Interested in becoming a This clinic is made possible Okemo Valley Regional Cham- Chamber, and the Vermont ously donated by commu- from this drive are divided be- Tri-Mountain Lion? Email by a partnership between the ber of Commerce, the Vermont Department of Health. nity members and weekend tween Londonderry’s Neigh- [email protected] for guests to our area. bor’s Pantry and the Winhall more information. LaValley donates $6,000 towards Expeditionary School Governor’s Inn ribbon cutting LUDLOW, Vt. – On May LUDLOW, Vt. – The Expedi- personal fulfillment and civic action. Students are tackling 25, Rosemarie and Holger tionary School at Black River engagement. their schedules, their assign- Stoltze, new owners of The board continues its hard work The school is working to cre- ments, and their own capac- Governor’s Inn in Ludlow, to support the school’s financial ate a more passionate, engaged, ity for learning with a sense celebrated their renova- future. The Pathways to Pos- and prepared workforce for of ownership and purpose tions with a ribbon cutting sibilities Campaign continues, the future through empower- that cultivates responsibility. ceremony and open house and we are thrilled to thank our ing students to be leaders in To hear more about the cam- with fellow members of newest member of the Ground- their learning and thus leaders paign and the progress of the the Okemo Valley Regional breaker category of donors: our in their communities. Through school from Kendra Rick- Chamber of Commerce. hometown building headquar- providing flexible pathways to- erby, Head of School, Susan PHOTO BY DONALD DILL ters, LaValley Building Supply. wards individualized goals, the Haefner, Performing Arts In- They generously donated $6,000 school encourages independent structor, and Megan Jenkins, towards supporting education and self-directed learners. Vice-Chair of the Board, you and the school’s mission to edu- Seeing the vision play out this can watch the conversation cate students to be intellectually year in the classroom has been a recorded at Okemo Valley curious, resourceful, and confi- powerful testament to the pow- dent in themselves for a life of er of self-directed learning in See DONATE on Page 2A

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Fletcher Memorial Library Ludlow Garden Club cleans up prepares for the summer the park LUDLOW, Vt. – What a year June 21 online or by phone. Because of our overwhelm- we have all had! Fletcher Me- Much appreciation goes out to ing patron support through LUDLOW, Vt. – The ladies of the Ludlow Gar- morial Library has continued the communities we serve, Lud- the past year and the avail- den Club were back in action taking advan- throughout the pandemic of- low, Cavendish, Mount Holly, ability of curbside service, tage of the beautiful weather to do some much fering curbside service along and Plymouth, for their constant our circulation was very needed work in the Ludlow mini park. After a with Grab-n-Go Books and and unwavering support! The comparable to the same time year of scaled back activity, the ladies donned youth grab bags that contained staff is constantly searching and frame the previous year. Ac- their aprons and weeded, pruned, and cleaned one of the following: fun activi- creating better ways to make our tual books checked out were the park in anticipation of increased use now ties, a cooking project, or STEM collection available to you and lower, but our online down- that we are outside again. From left to right: projects. Titles specific to home add services to meet your needs. loadable audio and eBook use Barbara Whittiker, Barbara Freely, Anne Che- schooling were added to the Our collection consortia, Cata- increased more than 100%. rico (front), Arlette Marshal (back), Paula Ferro, collection to assist families in mount Library Network, has And, our new community Terry DiNapoi, and Beth Krefsky. planning. Much effort, which soared to 21 members, which members or second home- PHOTO BY ALICE NITKA continues, is put into our web- means over 500,000 items are owners here during the Covid site and social media with new available that FML patrons may summer exponentially elevat- arrivals and updates. Check out browse via our website, place ed the youth circulation! the youth page for the summer holds, or call to borrow. Magi- Moving forward, multiple reading program and sign up cally, items coming to us arrive projects will be taking place information or please call Sacha by a courier system to which we throughout June. Many of Engel & Völkers Okemo hires real at 802-228-3517. Sign up begins belong. these were delayed because of Covid-19. First up is new car- peting in the youth and adult estate advisor Kristen Fehrenbach libraries. Our 1964 and 1990s CORRECTION carpeting served us well. LUDLOW, Vt. – Engel & with a Woodstock agency, in There will be a new splash of Völkers Okemo is delighted 2008, after more than a decade In the “Veterans Memorial Park gazebo painted” photo fun color in the youth room to announce that Kristen selling properties in the area. caption in the May 26, 2021 edition of The Vermont Journal, to liven it up. Ceiling trim in Fehrenbach has joined its “Kristen has deep client rela- Ethan VanGuilder and coworkers from Nick Baitz Painting the main reading rooms that growing team of real estate tions experience and a strong refreshed the gazebo in the park in Ludlow. Thank you for needed refurbishing have advisors. creative eye that will enhance sprucing it up! been completed and high- Fehrenbach brings more and expand our operations,” lighted with a splash of gold than 20 years of leadership said Beardmore. “We are inun- to set off our beautiful ceil- experience in art education dated with motivated buyers ings. A new roof replacing and hospitality across New whose criteria is shifting from the 20-year-old flat roof has England. A resident of Bel- seasonal homes to full-time been installed. Projects com- lows Falls, she is a founding lifestyle properties. I have nev- ing up are the lighting in the director of Popolo, a be- er seen the market quite like adult stacks to be upgraded loved farm-to-table restau- this, and Kristen’s presence and all of our handrails will rant that opened in 2012. further south positions Engel be sanded and repainted. Before Popolo, she worked Kristen Fehrenbach. & Völkers Okemo to meet in- If all goes to plan, we are in the field of nonprofit art PHOTO PROVIDED creasing regional demand.” looking forward to opening and education at Brattle- Active real estate listings in our doors and welcoming boro’s River Gallery School, background in hospitality with Ludlow and the Okemo Val- back our communities in July. the Great River Arts Insti- my passion for visual expres- ley plummeted, from January Date and details to follow, but tute in Bellows Falls, and sion,” said Fehrenbach. “Engel 2019-2021, despite an ongo- the staff is anxious to get back the Provincetown Art Asso- and Völkers Okemo is known ing surge in prospective buy- open and provide the best li- ciation and Museum, where for tirelessly nurturing rela- ers. Many are widening their brary service to all! she curated programming tionships that uplift the com- searches and discovering en- and events for Cape Cod’s munities around their clients, ergized sellers in neighboring most popular exhibit space. and I am thrilled to contribute Windham County, where pric- Outside of work, Fehren- to their expansion.” es and inventory are increasing bach serves on boards for Last year, Engel & Völkers more symbiotically. Engel & the Windham County Trails Okemo did more than $16.5 Völkers Okemo is dedicated to Alliance and Friends of the million in sales in the Okemo meeting clients where they are, @VermontJournal Rockingham Library and Valley region, under license and a larger territory is a natu- enjoys styling classic Ver- partner Gail Beardmore. ral extension of that effort. mont homes. Beardmore founded the Lud- For more information, visit “Real estate connects my low-based brokerage together www.okemo.evrealestate.com.

DONATE ation ceremony has limited $1,000; Jenkins Builders, $1,000; seating, but if you want to show Tim and Carol Haigh, $1,000; From Page 1A your support, please line Depot Main & Mountain, $1,000; The Street at 10 a.m. with signs. Hostel, $1,000; Brewfest, $500; TV at www.okemovalley.tv/ex- The school is grateful for the Michael and Terrence Corbie- peditionary-school-br-update. community’s support in this Plaut, $500; Annabelle Reid, Saturday, June 12 will be the campaign. Our contributors $250; American Legion, $200; first graduation of the Expedi- include LaValley, $6,000; Mary Jay Buckley, $100; Justin Savage, tionary School at Black River. Davis Real Estate, $5,500; Wil- $100; Anne Bruntrager, $100; The graduation will celebrate liam Raveis, $1,432; John and Shirley Holden, $50; and Jake the first-ever graduate, Taylor Rosa Donohue, $1,200; Knight Sapatos, $20. If you are interest- Meyette, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., Tubs, $1,000; Ulie Donahue, ed in supporting the campaign, at the Town Hall. Due to Co- $1,000; Ludlow Masons, $1,000; please visit our website, www. vid-19 restrictions, the gradu- Engels & Volker Real Estate, blackriveris.org/fund2021. Courtney Karl as PATSY CLINE in concert Saturday, June 5, 2021 4pm—7pm West Hill Rec Area Ludlow, VT The legendary Patsy Cline comes to life through the sounds and stories of Courtney Shayne Karl. Courtney has been a professional Patsy Cline tribute artist for over 10 years and will take you back in time to the days when this singer graced stages of the world.

$20 admission , Children under 12 only $5 Tickets available at the door or through Venmo (@BRAcademyMuseum). Food available for purchase. Alcohol not permitted. Please bring your own chairs. Rain date Sunday, June 6. For more information, call 802-225-5050. Shuttle begins at 3pm. Park behind high school. A benefit event for the Black River Academy Museum. This community organization preserves the history of the Ludlow-area through educa- tion programs, exhibitions, and the stewardship of hun- dreds of artifacts. The Vermont Journal/The Shopper June 02, 2021 | 3A

Ron Patch is a Chester Rockingham Meeting House native, Chester LOCAL Historical Society president, and a lifelong antiques dealer. Graveyard art and memory

He can be reached at ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – His- to the north of Rockingham in Early American Culture, he HISTORY torian William Hosley will village in the 1790s. Migrating is a collector, photographer, 802-374-0119 or email present “Where Art and Histo- north along the Connecticut and preservationist who spe- BY RON PATCH [email protected] ry Meet – Rockingham Meet- River Valley, the Wright fam- cializes in cultural resource ing House Burying Ground” ily brought with them older development and preservation Wednesday, June 9, from 7-8 Puritan style headstone mo- services. He formerly worked p.m. This is the fourth in a se- tifs but with variation that led for the Vermont Division for ries of talks sponsored by the Hosley and other scholars to Historic Preservation. School days Rockingham Historic Preser- identify a distinctive Rocking- To receive an invitation to vation Commission in part- ham School, the last phase of this Zoom program, email I paid Ted Spaulding a visit nership with the Rockingham iconic early New England slate programming@rockingham- this past Saturday, May 29. It’s Free Public Library. The free carving. The presentation will library.org or call the library not uncommon for one of us lecture will be via Zoom. look at this history with an eye at 802-463-4270. Leave your to mention a person or event Part of the Rockingham to the need for ongoing resto- phone number and email ad- from the past that gets the Meeting House National His- ration and conservation of the dress. For those who do not other to thinking. I’ll say to toric Landmark, the graveyard yard. have a computer, there is an Ted, “Do you remember so- has burials going back to the William Hosley is an in- alternative method of joining and-so doing such and such?” time of the American Revolu- dependent scholar who has Zoom through a phone call. Ted thinks a bit and says, tion and includes the original written extensively about New The series is made possible “Yes, you’re right.” Sometimes town tomb. Many of the older England graveyards including through funding from the I get Ted to recalling things he headstones were crafted by the the Rockingham yard. A grad- Vermont Division for Historic hasn’t thought of in 80 years. Moses Wright family of stone uate of Middlebury College Preservation and the National Occasionally, Ted learns carvers who settled on farms and the Winterthur Program Park Service. something from me. This past Saturday, I was telling Ted about teachers I Dooley Merrick, Bud Nadeau, Ron Patch, and Steve Bowler. had in elementary school. My PHOTO PROVIDED Londonderry Arts and Historical two all-time favorite teachers were Miss Pickard and Mr. pull down wall map of the world mate of mine. Larry was a Fish. Both were sixth grade on the wall. I remember Mr. Fish bright kid but couldn’t spell Society receives grant teachers at Chester Elemen- pointing to Japan on the map. worth a hill of beans. Larry tary School. I said to Mr. Fish, “That little would often ask the teacher LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The priority in the Preservation urdays and Wednesdays, 10 Miss Pickard island caused us so many prob- how to spell a word. One day, Londonderry Arts and His- Trust’s condition’s assessment a.m.-2 p.m., between Memo- I asked Ted if he knew Miss lems in World War II?” Larry asked Mr. Fish how to torical Society is moving ahead report conducted in 2018, and rial Day and Labor Day. Stop Pickard. “Yes, she lived in Looking at the world map and spell a word. Mr. Fish spelled with much needed window re- we are so appreciative they and see our ever-changing art Cavendish.” comparing Japan to the size of “D-i-c-t-i-o-n-a-r-y,” as Larry pair at the Custer Sharp House, helped fund these critical up- and historical shows this sum- Miss Pickard recognized America to a 12 year old seemed wrote down each letter. Larry partially funded by a grant grades.” mer. For more information, my love of the natural world unimaginable. looked up when he realized from the 1772 Foundation in The Londonderry Arts and visit www.LAHSVT.org or our and encouraged me to pur- Mr. Fish asked me to stay after what he had just written and cooperation with the Preser- Historical Society is open Sat- Facebook page. sue my interests. Miss Pickard class. He gave me a history book grinned in his boyish smile. vation Trust of Vermont. The knew I liked snakes. 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Hello again from the Leg- between the political parties ing expenses for employees The Vermont Legislature drive hours to the Statehouse. In mational investments. An illus- islature. As I write this, we and more between the House relocating from one part of adjourned Friday afternoon, our virtual Committee Rooms, tration of this is the $190 mil- are hopefully just hours away and the Senate. We also often the state to another. May 21. We all agree – it was everyone could fit. We are re- lion we are investing in Housing from adjourning for the sum- colloquially say at this time of But when it passes, the bill an historic session. It was minded that government, at its Initiatives. Previously, the most mer, presumably by the time year that bills and policies are will contain a lot of language the first Legislative session best, is an effective way of taking I recall us ever spending was in you read this. We have done a either “hostages” or “Christmas about our Unemployment to be conducted completely care of each other – in a time of 2017, when we created a housing lot this year. This session I’m trees.” In this sense, a “Christ- Insurance system, making remotely during an interna- lost jobs, lost business, and lost bond of $35 million. on the House Commerce com- mas tree” is a bill that one changes so that employers tional pandemic. And, we life. We are reminded that Ver- In this fiscal 2022 budget, we mittee, so the bills I have been chamber adds other “smaller” will not face as severe taxes also agree that, despite our monters are resilient and rise to are able to fund extraordinary dealing with more closely are bills or policies to, which would on unemployment than they productivity, we all long to be the occasion – and that we work investments: Broadband Con- those related to our economy be the “ornaments.” And a “hos- otherwise would have be- back in the Statehouse doing together productively to make nectivity, Child Care, Climate and our workforce. tage” would be a bill or policy cause of how much the sys- the people’s business in per- progress for our beloved state Change Mitigation, Economic This has been a very inter- that one chamber or committee tem was used this past year. son. and its people. Development, Workforce De- esting committee to be on as knows the other likes, so de- We have a healthy UI Trust We learned many lessons. I am proud of what the Legis- velopment and Communities, we try to position the state for lays passing it to get something Fund, even now, because We learned that with the in- lature accomplished in this 2021 Clean Water Work, Vermont success in our recovery. We from the other body. of difficult decisions made novations of the 21st century, session. We responded to the State College System, Judiciary focused our efforts on bills To come back to my com- by the Legislature 10 years we could legislate remotely. ongoing needs of Vermonters & Justice System, updating State related to the unemployment mittee, on paper we will like- ago, and this will ensure we Surprisingly, our 18th century with a wide range of help, from IT Technologies, and brownfield insurance system and work- ly end this biennium having continue to move forward. It Constitution and Chamber feeding Vermont families and in- clean up. These are sums we’d force development programs. passed only three bills, but also adds a supplemental $25 rules enabled us to respond creasing support for those suffer- only dream of in years past. We We also talked a lot about Tax those bills were “Christmas benefit to those collecting nimbly to our current needs. ing from mental health challeng- have three more budget years to Increment Financing districts, trees,” in ways containing the unemployment for 10 years We learned that high-speed es and substance abuse disorders invest the additional $430 mil- but that bill appears to be lan- language from as many as five after the current federal $300 internet and childcare were to economic recovery grants for lion. These federal dollars are guishing and no longer on the other bills, depending on how benefit expires. essential for our economy businesses and essential support enabling us to significantly in- road to pass this year. you count. Those bills are far- I will go into more detail and Legislature alike, and that for the Vermont State College vest in our future – ensuring that This time at the end of ses- reaching. Most recently, we in my aforementioned End telemedicine worked surpris- System. Our Vermont values Vermont will build back better sion gets very convoluted and have been working on S.62, of Session Report on the bills ingly well. We learned how have driven our policy work this together. can be hard to follow. As I’ve which started as a bill that my committee worked on fragile economic security was year – our values of equity, safety I appreciate hearing from you. said in past years, with regards codified the governor’s remote and others from around the for many Vermonters. 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I am sitting at my desk look- federal money has allowed us services and benefits to the peo- the beginning of the session, ing out my window at the beauty to focus attention on these fun- ple of Vermont, and it makes in- we started our week together of spring in Vermont, reflecting damental problems: education vestments in our infrastructure every Monday morning at 9 on the last five months of my throughout the lifespan, access both human and structural. The a.m. It was a great way to start service in the Legislature. The and affordability of childcare, American Rescue Plan Act con- the week, as we organized what session started on the morn- workforce development, cli- tributed approximately $600 we needed to do over the com- ing of Jan. 6, as I looked out at mate change, protection of our million to this budget. ARPA ing days. Alexis did research for the winter landscape, by taking landscape, racial and social eq- money needs to be spent over me on upcoming issues on the Your donations and the oath of office. The insurrec- uity, and so much more. The three years and an additional Health Care committee, and we purchases provide critical ! services for low-income tion at our nation’s Capitol in House passed 100 bills over the influx of money is expected as discussed the complexities so residents in Windham and the afternoon of that same day course of the last five months, things evolve in Washington. I could come to an informed Windsor counties. led to such fear that the joy and an amazing feat as it was all So now we are in the “off ses- decision on how to vote. Her Discover the GOOD BUY STORES Spring/Summer excitement of the morning was done on Zoom. The text of all sion.” Although the House is assistance with my constituent items for the entire family. Recycle SHOP&SAVE $$ quickly forgotten. bills and their progress through adjourned, we do have a tenta- Zoom meetings, both in plan- Donate Furniture Now! Tax deductable 10% off w/ad. But the House Leadership, the system can be found on the tive date for a veto session June ning and execution, was indis- OPEN MON-SAT 10-4 RECYLE AND REUSE led by Speaker Jill Krowinski, Legislature’s website. This is a 23. If this is needed, it will be pensable. I am very confident 45 Rockingham St. 23 Main St. (2) 676 Hartford Ave. & RT5 S. Bellows Falls Springfield White River Junction never wavered from moving great resource for all Vermont- another new experience for that she will do well as she con- 802-463-9084 802 885-7074 802-359-4183 forward and working for Ver- ers to follow the work of the me. As the summer and fall ap- tinues on her path forward. ! We need and will pick up your furniture donations. monters in these unprecedent- Legislature. proach, I continue to represent I want to say thank you for Recycling textiles at Ludlow, Cavendish, Plymouth transfer ed times. Covid has exposed The budget sent to the gover- constituents of Windham-3, so allowing me to represent you in significant cracks in our state, nor totals $7.35 billion to meet please contact me if you have Montpelier. It is an honor and including broadband connec- the ongoing costs of operating questions or concerns. With a privilege for which I am so tivity, healthcare, and child- the state government. This in- Covid receding, I hope to meet grateful. Again, please contact eGrasse care. The infusion of one-time cludes programs that provide some of you out in the world, me with ideas, thoughts, and D perhaps at a community picnic concerns through the “off ses- oncrete or event. I am so looking for- sion” and into the second year C ward to that! of the biennium at www.Les- For those of you who might lieGoldmanVT.com, 802-869- 3 Floors 3 Foundations be wondering, I did report out 2989, or [email protected]. 3 Free Estimates 3 Guaranteed Work on a bill: S.22. There was no in- vt.us. The second year of the terrogation and the bill passed legislative biennium will start in unanimously! I am very relieved January 2022. 173 Brooks Road • Ludlow, VT 05149 to have my first bill behind me. Office: 802-228-8466 • Cell: 802-356-5329 I would also like to express Sincerely, TAKE A BREAK! my deep gratitude to my UVM Rep. Leslie Goldman intern, Alexis Drown. From Windham-3

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Lee Richardson Patricia S. Fromberger, 1940-2021 Robert Beardsley, 1921-2021 SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – A graveside service for Lee Richardson, ANDOVER, Vt. – Patricia SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Rob- 84, who passed away Feb. 20, 2021, will be held June 4, 2021 at 11 Susan (Kochiss) Fromberger ert O. Beardsley Jr., 100, passed a.m. at the Oakland Cemetery in Springfield. Puggy Lamphere will passed away on the morning of away peacefully with his fam- officiate. Sunday, May 23, 2021, at her ily by his side Friday morning, home in Andover, Vt. Pat was May 21, 2021. He was born Jan. born in Bridgeport, Conn., Feb. 20, 1921 in the first hospital in 4, 1940, the youngest of three Springfield, Vt. and enjoyed Barbara A. Gulli, 1939-2021 sisters. She grew up in Easton, pointing out the building to a small rural community a few friends. He was the oldest son of LUDLOW, Vt. – Barbara A. miles from Bridgeport. Al- Robert and Katherine (Duffy) Gulli, 81, of Ludlow, Vt., en- though her father was killed in Beardsley. Bob attended Spring- tered the kingdom of heaven an automobile accident when field schools, graduating in peacefully in her home with she was only one year old, she 1938. He later graduated from her family at her side, Saturday, was raised and loved by a large Vermont Academy and attend- May 22, 2021. She was born and supportive family including ed Colgate University. June 15, 1939 to Wesley and her mother and many aunts and Patricia S. Fromberger, 1940-2021. On Sept. 14, 1946, he married Robert Beardsley, 1921-2021. Elizabeth (Baker) Hatfield. uncles. PHOTO PROVIDED Charlotte Hogue, who he’d had PHOTO PROVIDED Barb graduated Glens Falls Throughout her life, Pat’s a “crush on” that started in the High in New York in 1956 and Christian faith was always es- cal tasks in the office of their seventh grade. They were mar- Louis,” during his visit to Hart- pursued her higher education sential to her outlook. Her re- mail-order business, she soon ried 50 years. ness Airport in 1927. in Boston at Simmons College lationship with God informed got involved in producing their Bob was employed with the Bob is survived by daughters and obtained a Bachelor of Sci- every aspect of her life from an mail-order catalogue itself. Pat Jones & Lamson Machine Tool Juliet Loutrel (Jim) and Kimber- ence in nursing. Her dormitory early age; she was baptized in always had a talent for art – she Company for several years, ly Beardsley, both of Springfield; was across the street from a the Russian Orthodox Church could draw well and had a keen working on the turret lathe as- his beloved granddaughters Northeastern University fra- Barbara A. Gulli, 1939-2021. of her grandmother, Mary Ko- photographer’s eye. The owner, sembly line. In 1948, he started Molly Loutrel of Wilder, Vt., Su- ternity in Brookline, Mass. and PHOTO PROVIDED chiss, and she grew up as a de- Vrest Orton, recognized Pat’s selling petroleum dispensary zanne Loutrel Cassani (Joe) and she met Nicholas Gulli, PLS of voted member of the Episcopal skills, and within a few years she equipment for Albert L. Gut- 2-year-old great-grandson Joey Irvington, N.Y. while playing with friends, which she truly Church. Pat drew enormous became the principal creative terson. In 1952, he took over the of Shelburne, Vt., and Alexan- bridge. Nick and Barb were enjoyed. Barb was truly blessed strength and comfort from her director in charge of the design, business, changing the name to dria Loutrel of Essex Jct., Vt.; shortly thereafter married in over the years with wonder- faith, and although she was pa- layout, and production of the Beardsley Inc., which his son- and several nieces and nephews. the Boston Public Gardens. ful neighbors and beautiful tient, mild of manner, and not VCS catalogue. Over the course in-law Jim Loutrel now owns. He was predeceased by his They moved to Longmead- friends. Most of all, Barb cher- always publicly outspoken about of more than 25 years working He was very proud of his parents, his wife Charlotte, ow, Mass. in 1969 where Barb ished her moments with her her views, she was very clear in at the company, Pat had a sub- friendship with Mr. Gutterson brother John, as well as many started her career at Baystate children, grandchildren, and her devotion. stantial influence on the artistic and the business opportunity he friends, many cats, and beloved Medical Center in Springfield, great-grandchildren as is evi- After graduating from the style of their iconic brand. gave him. He visited the office Boston Terrier “Skippy.” Mass. as an ICU nurse and later denced by the numerous pic- University of Connecticut in Pat also brought the skills every day until he was 96. The family wants to thank the became a critical care nursing tures that adorn her home. 1962 with a B.A. in home eco- and experience she gained from Bob was an avid sports fan staff at Cedar Hill for their excel- instructor. Barb also continued After Barb retired, she was an nomics, she married H. Joseph her working career back to St. and went to the Springfield lent care of Bob. Their patience nursing as a per diem nurse at active volunteer as a member of Fromberger, having met by Luke’s, shepherding the produc- Cosmo football and basketball and kindness are truly appreci- Springfield, Vt. where she prac- the Ludlow Garden Club, Black chance, and in answer to her tion of the “Light in the Shad- games into his 90s. In 1940, he ated. A special, special thanks to ticed well into her 70s. Nursing River Good Neighbors Center, prayers, on a ski trip to Ver- ows” newsletter for many years. saw the famous fifth down at the Jennifer Grimes-White, Dulcie, was truly her life’s calling, as Fletcher Memorial Library, and mont in 1967. They were mar- For this work, she was honored Dartmouth and Cornell football Irene, and Mark for hours of her purpose in life was taking working the election polls in ried for 53 years. After the birth on multiple occasions by the game, and in his youth he saw bingo, trivia, and conversations care of others and making peo- Ludlow. of their first son Michael, and Diocese of Vermont. many Red Sox games at Fenway with Bob. ple feel important, comfortable, Barb was predeceased by the tragic loss of their second Patricia is survived by her Park. He and friends would call Dad or “Bop’s” wonderful and happy. her parents, husband Nick, son Paul, Pat and Joe moved to husband Joseph as well as her players such as Ted Williams smile, kindness, trivia knowl- Barb and Nick started their and brother Robert Hatfield of Andover, Vt. There, Pat found son Michael, her sisters Joy and or Yankee player Joe DiMaggio edge of Springfield and sports, family in Easton, Mass. and Westerly, R.I. She leaves behind and joined the community of Sylvia, and their families. over to the bleachers for a quick his interest in our lives, and purchased property and the her son Dominick and wife St. Luke’s Church. Together, her A memorial service in cel- picture or autograph. sense of humor will be sorely Academy on Lake Pauline in Shelly (Gregerson) of Stock- family and the church were the ebration of Patricia’s life will be Bob was an ardent golfer and missed. Ludlow, Vt. where they often ton, Calif.; daughter Melissa core and bedrock of her life. For held Saturday, June 12, 2021 at a founding member of Crown A graveside service will be hosted ski weekends for stu- and husband Mike Jorgensen Pat, St. Luke’s became a kind of 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Point Golf Course in 1952. He held Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 1 dents of Oliver Ames High of Nottingham, N.H.; grand- extension of her family, and she Church in Chester, Vt. In lieu of spent many weekends enjoying p.m. at the Summer Hill Ceme- School. Barb and Nick spent children Natali (Gulli) and served the community of the flowers, please consider dona- golf with his friends and golf tery in Springfield, Vt. Reverend nearly every weekend and all husband Alfonso Ron, Mar- church for the rest of her life. tions to the Chester-Andover trips to Pinehurst Golf Course Gerry Piper will officiate. vacations skiing at Okemo and tina Gulli, and Nick Gulli, all of Once her son was in school, Family Center, P.O. Box 302, in Pinehurst, N.C. In lieu of flowers, donations Round Top and lounging at the Stockton, Calif., and Jeremiah Pat took a job at the Vermont Chester, VT 05143, or at www. Bob was a proud blood donor can be made to the Springfield lake with many close friends in and Maria Jorgensen of Not- Country Store. Although she chester-andoverfamilycenter. for the Red Cross. He belonged Humane Society, 401 Skitch- Ludlow, Vt. The Gullis retired tingham, N.H.; as well as step- started out with basic cleri- org. to The Lions Club, Odd Fel- ewaug Trail, Springfield, VT to Vermont in 1987 where they grandson Cliff Jorgensen of lows, Muckcross Trout Club, 05156 or Cedar Hill Continuing opened a land surveying and Ossipee, N.H. Barb was blessed and Crown Point Golf Course. Care Activities Department, 49 septic system design business with two great-granddaughters Lawrance A. Plumb, 1947-2021 He and Charlotte enjoyed the Cedar Hill Drive, Windsor, VT where Barb was a rod man, Mia Marie Gulli and Olivia Pe- assembly dances once held at 05089, Attn: Jennifer Grimes- draftsman, and the general nelope Ron. She also leaves two MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – Law- The Hartness House. Bob was a White. manager. Barb enjoyed help- sisters-in-law, Clare Hoover of rance A. Plumb, 73, of Mount member of the Congregational Davis Memorial Chapel is as- ing her husband salvage old Middletown, Conn. and Cyn- Holly, Vt., passed away Friday, Church and greatly enjoyed cof- sisting with arrangements. barns and buildings and re- thia Hatfield of Westerly, R.I. as May 14, 2021 at his home with fee hour and visiting with oth- cycling the materials by con- well as two nieces and a neph- family after fighting a four-year ers. In later years, Bob enjoyed structing houses on the prop- ew. battle with cancer. He was born traveling, reading, watching old OBITUARIES: A basic 200- erty along Lake Pauline. In all, Barb’s ashes will be distribut- in Springfield, Vt. Oct. 19, 1947 movies, and being very lucky word obituary is $50, and three homes were built and the ed by family along with Nick’s to William and Barbara (Gid- with scratch tickets. $0.20 per word thereafter. A half-mile Gulli Road is labeled at the Academy. In lieu of flow- dings) Plumb. He had an active, full life with black and white photo is an on Google Maps and is one of ers, donations may be made to He attended Proctorsville a quest to live to 100 years. He additional $10. Email to edi- the most prominent neighbor- Fletcher Memorial Library and Elementary School and Black was enthusiastically given a [email protected] by hoods in Ludlow, Vt. Black River Good Neighbors. River High School, graduating 100th birthday celebration at Monday at 12 p.m. Barb had many things that The family would like to send in 1965. He went on to graduate Cedar Hill and enjoyed the sing- CHURCH SERVICES: brought joy and light to her life heartfelt gratitude to VNH from X-ray technician school ing, confetti, and choosing any We including gardening, reading, Hospice for their outstanding in New Britain, Conn. cake and ice cream he wanted. are currently running Church Services on an alternating playing games, skiing, golf- care and guidance, especially Soon after graduation, he Lawrance A. Plumb, 1947-2021. Bob also received a congratula- PHOTO PROVIDED schedule. Subject to space. All ing, traveling with family and Barb’s team of providers, Carol, was drafted into the Army and tory letter from Reese Linde- services are posted online at friends, and going to the beach Heidi, Anna, and Dr. Caloras. served in Vietnam as a helicop- burgh who knew he’d sat in her www.VermontJournal.com. at her brother’s in Westerly, R.I. The family will host calling ter pilot. Upon discharge, he predeceased by his parents and father’s plane, “The Spirit of St. She was an avid Red Sox fan. As hours Saturday, June 5, 2021, worked for a short time in Con- sister Patricia. season ticketholder, she went to from 1-4 p.m., at Barb’s home, necticut before returning to Graveside services with mili- many games with family and 182 Gulli Rd., to share lov- Proctorsville, and started work tary honors will be held Satur- friends. She would regularly ing memories of Barb. BYOB, at General Electric. He worked day, June 12 at 1 p.m. at Hill- have Wednesday night dinners BYOC (chairs). there until his retirement. crest Cemetery in Proctorsville, On Aug. 4, 1973, he married Vt. Pamela (Woodell) Plumb. He Contributions in his name Alice A. White, 1953-2021 was an avid sportsman, enjoy- may be sent to the Norris Cot- ing hunting, fishing, softball, ton Cancer Center at Dart- Residential-Commercial-Generator-Fire Alarm-Security ATHENS, Vt. – Alice A. cially her grandkids. and especially golf. When not mouth Medical Center in Ha- UL Listed 24 Hour Monitoring White, 67, of McKusker Road, On July 16, 1988, in Athens, golfing, he could be found with nover, N.H. in lieu of flowers. died May 27, 2021, at the Vt., she married Raymond a book. www.llelectricservices.com • [email protected] Dartmouth Hitchcock Medi- White who survives. She is He is survived by his wife 15 Barker St. Tel: 802-460-3479 cal Center in Lebanon, N.H. also survived by two sons Pamela; daughter Kyla O’Brien Bellows Falls, VT 05101 Fax: 802-460-3480 She was born Dec. 12, 1953, Gary Gay Jr. and Steven Gay; (Michael) of Upper Black Eddy, in Tulsa, Okla., the daugh- two daughters Carrie-Ann Pa.; grandson Colin O’Brien; ter of Richard and Catherine Riendeau and Theresa Parent; and a granddaughter by love (Barrett) Leary. She attend- seven grandchildren and nine Zoey Berk. He is also survived ed schools in Bellows Falls, great-grandchildren. by nephews Craig (Angela) and David Chaves worked at the D&R General On June 5, 2021, from 12-1 his children Alana and Spen- bmw Store in Cambridgeport, and p.m., there will be calling hours cer; William (Tawnya) and his EXCAVATING at Silver Forest in Bellows followed by a 1 p.m. service at children Eli and Parker Plumb; painters Falls. 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JUNE 4 – JUNE 5 – a donation per person. at Hartness Airport in TUESDAYS – Every Wednesday at support group aided ANDOVER, Vt. – ACWORTH, N.H. – On There will be a 50/50 Springfield. The Civil Air BELLOWS FALLS, 10 a.m., Taking Steps by a trained facilitator. Community Cares June 5, 2021, from 9 drawing. We will have Patrol is the auxiliary Vt. – Come check Brattleboro is offering The group will meet Network of Chester and a.m. to 2 p.m., Acworth snacks, bottled water, unit of the U.S. Air Force out TOPS – Take Off Advanced Care Planning Thursdays from 4-5 Andover is having a Women’s Club will hold and some sodas on sale. tasked with the mission Pounds Sensibly. We informational meetings p.m. Come and join us. take-out meal fundraiser their Yard, Plant, and We will have canopies of supporting America’s are a nonjudgmental, via Zoom. To receive For more information Friday, June 4. Orders Bake Sale at Tamarack to protect you from the communities with affordable, and the Zoom invitation, call and to join the free should have been made Farm, 513 Route 123A hot sun. Rain date is emergency response, supportive weight loss Dan Freeman at 802- group, contact Amber at by May 28. Pickup will in Acworth, N.H. Come the following Sunday. diverse aviation and group. The first visit 257-0775 ext. 101 or [email protected] or be at Andover Town on over and join the Call 802-591-4290 for ground services, youth is free. We are taking email don.freeman@ call 802-498-0603. Hall, from 3:30-6 p.m. fun as we raise money details. development, and Covid-19 precautions so brattleborohospice.org. Menu is baked beans, for local charities promotion of air, space, a mask is required while REGION – Are you JUNE 26 – macaroni and cheese, and causes. Find an and cyber power. Cadets attending the meeting. REGION – On interested in developing coleslaw, corn bread, irresistible treasure, an PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – as young as 12 and All are welcome; youth Wednesdays at 5 p.m., a healthier and more and brownie. All items amazing home-baked Birds & Blooms is your senior members of any must be at least 9 to join Lori Wright for Yoga meaningful life while will be packaged as pie, or some beautiful chance to find a one- age make up this diverse attend and have parental Flow with Meditation, managing the Covid-19 single servings. Cost is plants for your garden. of-a-kind birdhouse group of volunteers. permission. Meetings live or watch the video pandemic? Join the by donation. For details, or bird feeder, potted are every Tuesday at St. during your perfect Covid Support Vermont JUNE 20 – MONDAYS – email ccnet64@hotmail. plants, and gift-worthy Charles Education Center time. A 45-minute staff for exploration of com. On Father’s Day, June art from carvings to REGION – “Nurturing located at 39 Green gentle flow class with the eight components of 20, The Green Mountain photographs and pottery. Skills for Families in St. in Bellows Falls. meditation to strengthen, wellness and balance. Express and Gassetts Join the outdoor fun Recovery” is an online Weigh-ins start at 6 p.m. improve flexibility, Each week, facilitators HELP WANTED Grange are holding an Saturday, June 26 at the mutual self-help support Handicap accessible. bring balance, relieve will focus on one aspect outside jam (no open Svec Memorial Park in group for parents aided stress, and improve the of the Wellness Wheel Wilson & Lawrence mic), from 1-4 p.m. at Proctorsville from 12-5 by a trained facilitator. REGION – Are you immune system. Calm and provide support, Inc. Tennis Court the grange, located near p.m. For a perfect day, The group will meet interested in developing the “monkey mind” and encouragement, Contractor is hiring the junction of Routes wrap it up with dinner at Mondays from 1-2:30 a healthier and more help bring peace to your and opportunities for our summer crews. 103 North and 10. Murdock’s or a beer at p.m. Whoever said meaningful life while life, whether it is on for interaction for Perfect for college Please bring your own Outer Limits. Thank you parenting is easy? It’s managing the Covid-19 or off your yoga mat. participants as they students. Please chairs. Facemasks, social for supporting Cavendish probably the toughest pandemic? Join the Contact Lori Wright at find new ways towards call 802-869-2333 distancing, and contact Streetscapes. Find us job you will ever have, Covid Support Vermont 603-401-8123 or email wellness. Repeats every Monday-Friday, from information are all on Facebook to preview and sometimes it can be staff for exploration of at loriwright163@gmail. Thursday, from 3-4 9am-4pm. mandatory. We ask for more items. pretty overwhelming. the eight components of com to register. p.m., until June 10. You are not alone! Come Go to www.eventbrite. SUNDAYS – wellness and balance. and join us. For more Each week, facilitators REGION – Activity com/e/covid-recovery- SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The information and to join Groups for Older through-wellness- School Bus Driver will focus on one aspect Catamount Composite the free group, contact of the Wellness Wheel Vermonters: Games tickets-134663601457. Squadron of the Civil Amber at amenard@ and provide support, and Social Time. Do Green Mountain Unified School District has a position FRIDAYS – Air Patrol has resumed pcavt.org or call 802- encouragement, you enjoy games and open for a Full Time Bus Driver starting immediately. meeting Sundays, 498-0603. and opportunities activities? Are you living REGION – Join Covid Driving will be approximately 4 - 6 hours a day split from 3:30-5:30 p.m., alone and want to have Support Vermont in between the morning and afternoon. This is a School Year for interaction for participants as they fun with others who are an hour of journaling Position. Requirements: CDL Class B with school bus and also managing life alone prompts and free passenger endorsement, as well as current DOT Medical Lincoln Maples find new ways towards during the pandemic? writes to process and Card. Background Checks and a pre-employment drug wellness. Repeats every Join a weekly group understand how we test are required as well as being in a pool for random Hardware Tuesday from 1-2 p.m. drug testing. JOB OPENING until June 8. Go for virtual interactive as individuals and a to www.eventbrite. games and other fun community are making Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.87 per hour Lincoln Maples Hardware is accepting applications com/e/covid-recovery- activities that promote our way through the for a sales person. The position requires a self- through-wellness- connection and coping Covid-19 pandemic Send Resumes to: Todd Parah at [email protected] motivated, energetic individual with retail tickets-134663601457. skills. You can even here in Vermont. Bring experience. invite your friends and writing materials and an WEDNESDAYS – we will happily help open mind to our weekly THERE IS OPPORTUNITY FOR REGION – Soulfire Yoga them connect for this sessions. Repeats every GREEN MOUNTAIN UNION HIGH SCHOOL ADVANCEMENT! Chester, VT four-week online series, interactive time. Repeats Friday, from 3-4 p.m., Full Time Custodian Position – 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM We offer competitive wages, excellent working Wednesdays, June every Wednesday, from until June 11. Sign up at conditions, and merchandise discount, yearend 9 – June 30, from 8-9 2-3 p.m., until June 9. www.eventbrite.com/e/ Green Mountain Union High School has an immedi- bonus, paid vacations. a.m., or 6:30-7:30 p.m. Go to www.eventbrite. writing-through-covid- ate opening for a Custodian Positon. Custodial tasks as A relaxing class with com/e/activity-groups- tickets-134667158095. assigned - cleaning and maintaining facilities, seasonal Lincoln Maples Hardware gentle movement, slow for-older-vermonters- DAILY – outdoor grounds maintenance. Must be self-motivated and 1 River Road Winhall, Vt. ~ 802-787-7907 transitions, and mindful games-and-social-time- able to work independently. Must be able to abide by safe- attention to breath. Each tickets-148007465313. REGION – If you want ty regulations and medical precautions. Some tasks will class will end with a to drink that’s your be performed outdoors in extreme cold or heat. Position THURSDAYS – GRIEVANCE HEARING short, guided meditation business, but if you involves bending, reaching, pulling, walking up and down TOWN OF ROCKINGHAM practice. A perfect REGION – “Circle of want to stop, that’s stairs, lifting (50 lbs) and stepping up and down. Criminal Parents in Recovery” is ours. Contact Alcoholics Background Record Check will be required. BOARD OF LISTERS practice for anyone, especially beginners. an online mutual self- Anonymous at www.aavt. Benefits include Health Insurance, State Retirement, sick Grievance hearings for the Town of Rockingham will be Registration by June help support group org or call your local days, paid holidays and vacation days held on Thursday June 10, 2021 starting at 9:00 a.m. at 4. For details, contact for parents aided by hotline at 802-885-8281 the Town Hall third floor Listers office in Bellows Falls. Joy Nagle at joyousom@ a trained facilitator. and join a meeting. You Send resume or complete a Two Rivers Supervisory Union gmail.com or 802-855- The group will meet are not alone. Job Application to: If you wish to grieve your 2021 Assessment, Homestead Thursdays from 3-4:30 3003. WEEKLY – Todd Parah or Housesite value, or Current Use Allocation it is p.m. Whoever said Director of Facilities required to submit your grievance in writing before or on BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – parenting is easy? It’s REGION – Flow and Green Mountain Union High School Thursday June 10 by 4:30 p.m. Advanced directives: probably the toughest Restore Yoga weekly 716 VT Route 103 South Mail : PO Box 370, Bellows Falls, VT 05101 Where do I find the job you will ever have, live stream classes with Email : [email protected] Chester, VT 05143 forms? Who should be and sometimes it can be Soulfire Yoga with Joy, EOE named as my healthcare pretty overwhelming. Mondays, Wednesdays, In addition, if you wish to have a hearing in person or and Saturdays, from by zoom with the Listers, please call to make an appoint- agent? Who do I give the You are not alone! Come Monday, May 24 ment, Monday through Thursday between 8:00 a.m. and completed form to? How and join us. For more Town of Cavendish, Vermont noon at 802-463-1229. do I talk with my family information and to join through Saturday, Sept. NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS about my healthcare the free group, contact 4, from 11 a.m. to noon. ROCKINGHAM BOARD OF LISTERS wishes if I’m unable Amber at amenard@ This class is a gentle to Agreeably to the provisions of Title 32 Vermont Statutes Camilla Roberts – Paul Noble – Paul Obuchowski to speak for myself? pcavt.org or call 802- moderate hatha practice Annotated, Section 4111, notice is hereby given that the 498-0603. that fosters a deep inner undersigned Listers, within and for the Town of Caven- connection and restores dish have this day completed the Abstract of Individual REGION – “Circle balance to the mind Lists of persons, co-partnerships, associations, and corpo- of Parents for and body. Beginners to rations owning taxable property in said town on the first Grandparents” is an seasoned practitioners day of April 2021; that they have this day lodged the same online mutual self-help are welcome. in the office of the Clerk of said town for the inspection of taxpayers; that on the 11th day of June, 2021 starting at 9:30 a.m, the undersigned Assessor will meet remotely to hear grievances of persons, co-partnerships, associations or corporations aggrieved by any of their appraisals or by any of their acts as such Assessors, whose objections thereto in writing shall have been filed with them as prescribed by statute, and to make such corrections in said abstract as shall upon hearing or otherwise be deter- mined by them; and that unless cause to the contrary be shown, the contents of said abstract will, for the year 2021, become the Grand List of said town and each person, co-partnership, association or corporation therein named.

Due to the health threat caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) and recommendations based on public Bookkeeper Position Available health, we will not be holding face-to-face grievance hearings this year. If you wish to grieve you MUST submit a grievance in writing by 4:00 on Thursday, June 10, 2021. Applications for Grievance can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to PO Box 126, Cavendish, VT 05142. Grievance Applications are available at our website: www.cavendishvt.com or they can be mailed by request.

Please call 802-321-8025 for a grievance appointment.

Given under our hands at Cavendish in the County of Windsor this 27th day of May, 2021

Town of Cavendish Al Coonradt, Assessor Diane McNamara, Town Clerk The Vermont Journal/The Shopper June 02, 2021 | 9A REAL ESTATE/AUTOMOTIVE community Keith Hermiz is EMS VINE’s Vegan Challenge: Eat Educator of the Year the Rainbow for Pride Month GRAFTON, Vt. – The he has been the lead recognition of Emer- instructor in the ad- SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Vegan Challenge, we’ll be their heart of hearts, most Elliot Page, Angela Davis, gency Medical Services in vanced CPR training VINE Sanctuary, a going on culinary adven- people don’t want to hurt and Miley Cyrus. Vermont was somewhat technique known as the farmed animal refuge in tures to help you explore animals. We’re organizing For more details and to subdued this year due to Resuscitation Academy, Vermont, is celebrating new foods and flavors and this challenge as an LG- take the pledge, visit www. the Covid-19 pandemic; which he has taught to Pride month by chal- experience the joys of in- BTQ-led organization be- RainbowVegan.org. however, the Vermont more than 15 Police, lenging LGBTQIA+ corporating colorful fruits cause we know how much Department of Health did Fire, and EMS Depart- people and their friends and vegetables into our di- truer to ourselves we all go ahead with its awards ments in central and and family to “Eat the ets, as dieticians say we all felt after going vegan.” recognizing various indi- southern Vermont. Rainbow’’ by going should do. By joining the Pride viduals and organizations All training and use vegan for the month of According to VINE Month Vegan Challenge, in EMS for their achieve- of this technique ceased June. Sanctuary co-founder Pat- you’ll be in good com- ments. due to the Covid-19 Participants in the trice Jones, “Just as we are pany. Millions of people Keith Hermiz. Will Moran, EMS Chief PHOTO PROVIDED protocols, which lim- nationwide Pride socialized to be straight or around the world are dis- for the Department of ited the number of re- Month Vegan Chal- to have a particular gen- covering the many ben- Health, announced that sponders doing CPR. lenge will receive sup- der, we are taught to crave efits of plant-based eating, Eat the Rainbow. the 2021 EMS Educator Grafton Emergency Medi- Once the pandemic port, recipes, and inspi- animal products. But, in including Laverne Cox, STOCK PHOTO of the Year was Keith Her- cal Responder Mike Field, started to ease up, ration throughout the miz of the Grafton Rescue “Keith recognized the dis- Keith pushed to resume month and can even be Squad. Keith, an advanced rupted state of regularly teaching the Resusci- matched with an LG- Professional Friendly Service emergency medical tech- available classes and took tation Academy CPR BTQIA+ vegan mentor. nician who serves as it upon himself to prepare technique for which ap- The challenge is free 13 Clinton Street • Springfield, VT 05156 president and training of- and offer an EMR course proval was granted and and open to everyone 802-885-2500 • www.musevermont.com ficer of Grafton Rescue, meeting all safety proto- the first session recently to sign up at www.Rain- was cited in particular for cols in Grafton that ulti- completed. As Keith is bowVegan.org. Lori Muse, Carol Cole, his determination not to mately served 15 students well known in Vermont As the number of Broker/Owner REALTOR let EMS education be a from Grafton, Chester, for his involvement people embracing veg- victim of the pandemic, and Westminster.” with EMS, his receiv- an eating continues to which caused most classes This course was doubly ing this award a second grow, so do the many and training programs to important during the past time would not have reasons for making the 1.2+/- acre parcel located on a corner with access to town water/sewer. There are bonus features, including a hydrant at the corner, sloping topography that gets you above the rest with valley view potential and the possibility of subdivi- be suspended. year not only due to most been a surprise to his switch, whether it’s to sion. $29,900 After working dili- training being curtailed colleagues in the EMS protect animals, the gently to acquire much but also because of the community. Although it planet, our personal needed and difficult to ever present need for EMS was a surprise to Keith, health, or the health This 10+ acre piece of land is located on an accessible country road in Weathersfield, Vermont. Includes a driveway obtain personal protective personnel. who responded with and safety of our global in and a clearing for the house. Also includes permits for septic, conduit from road to clearing for utilities. Situated equipment for the Grafton Keith was recognized characteristic modesty communities. No mat- on the VAST trail for snowmobile access. Views into New Hampshire with clearing. A nice neighborhood and priced Squad, Keith then orga- previously as the EMS Ed- by replying, “There ter your reason for join- right. $69,900 nized ongoing in-house ucator of the Year in 2019 must be some mistake.” ing the Pride Month training using distance for his constant efforts to learning and Zoom ses- train first responders and A great parcel of land consisting of 17.8+/- acres facing west offers views with clearing. Located on a quiet country sions so the Grafton re- his effectiveness at plan- road in an area of fine homes (they call the road Skyline Drive for a reason). Current access off a shared driveway (ROW) or develop your own. Utilities on the road. Great access to the Upper Valley or any points off I91.$159,900 sponders could stay cur- ning and teaching numer- University of New Hampshire rent with the field. “At ous aspects of EMS and announces May graduates this point,” according to rescue services. Notably, DURHAM, N.H. – The following students gradu- ated from the University of New Hampshire in Country living at an affordable price. A few Durham over the weekend of Saturday, May 22 updates have transformed this two story cape into Springfield and Sunday, May 23, 2021. A traditional, in-person a lovely move in condition home. Comfortable commencement ceremony will be scheduled at a fu- in design and offering lots of possibilities with ture date yet to be determined. eat-in kitchen, living room, first floor bedroom or Katrina Ewens of Londonderry, Vt., graduated dining room, full bath and second floor 1/2 bath, Farmers’ Market 2 bedrooms, den and oversized hall/sitting area. honors with a AAS degree in applied animal sci- Lovely enclosed front porch. Open daylight base- SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – local charitable groups and ence. Tessa Tavares of Putney, Vt., graduated with a ment offers added room for shop space/storage. The Springfield Farmers’ activities. MSW degree in social work. Alyson Jacobs of Strat- Minimal upkeep on .07+/- Acres. Just $119,900 Market will open for the For questions or vendor ton, Vt., graduated with a BS degree in business ad- season Saturday, June 5, application forms, contact ministration in entrepreneurial studies. 2021, at its summer loca- [email protected]. Beautiful 3 acre parcel in Weathersfield with easy access to the Golf course, hiking, trails and much more. This sur- tion on Clinton Street, near veyed parcel hasstate Water & Wastewater permits filed with the town of Weathersfield. Electrical service availability is the entrance to the Toon- OVER 2000 at the road. Lovely location awaits your house plans. $80,000 erville Trail. The market BROKEN-IN TIRES Walpole Valley Tire will run every Saturday, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. MANY SETS OF 4 Looking for a true Vermont retreat in a small town... this is it! This 15+/- acre parcel is located in the town of Balti- to 1 p.m. until Saturday, more. 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GRAFTON CHESTER SPRINGFIELD NEWFANE 802-843-2390 802-875-2323 802-885-8282 802-365-4311 WWW.VERMONTJOURNAL.COM 280 River Street • Springfield, VT • Tel: 802-885-4963 • 802-885-6200 10A | June 02, 2021 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper arts & entertainment Little Yellow House “Vermont Treasures” and Studio’s “Tea & Twain” “After The Rain” at VAULT ANDOVER, Vt. – Due to ago, his adventures as a steam- within 24 hours of ticket pur- SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Gal- show, “After The Rain.” This popular demand, Little Yellow boat pilot on the Mississippi, his chase. lery at the VAULT is excited show includes beautiful pho- House Studio’s spring produc- mining days out West, the Ha- “Tea & Twain” is the inau- to present a new show “Ver- tographs, paintings, paper tion of “Tea & Twain” is avail- waiian Islands, and his first tour gural theater production pre- mont Treasures,” featuring sculpture, stitchery, graphite, able for streaming until June of Europe along with his caus- sented by Little Yellow House the works of the area’s finest linoleum block prints, mixed 14. “Tea & Twain” stars Broad- tic, humorous observations – Studio, launched in 2020 with artists on view from May 26 media, jewelry, and crocheted way, film, and television actor and a few tall stories. a mission to educate and in- until July 24. afghans. Ron Crawford as the renowned Little Yellow House Studio spire students of the arts and Enjoy a treasure trove of Open Wall is a non-juried American author and satirist composer and musician Lisa grow community through art celebrating Vermont cre- show for any artists living in a Mark Twain. Brigantino supplied pre-show performing arts. Little Yel- ated by Kate Beetle, Jeanne 30-mile radius of Springfield. Viewers are invited to enjoy a music for the production, and low House Studio also offers Carbonetti, Robert Carsten, Enjoy a variety of fine art and favorite cup of tea as Ron per- her arrangement of Scott Jop- voice, acting, musical theater Richard Cofrancesco, Dan fun fantasy created by neigh- forms his one-man show “Trav- lin’s “Pineapple Rag” is featured and communications coach- O’Donnell, Bradley Jackson, bors and friends. The works els with Mark Twain” based on in this performance from May ing, educational residencies, Len Emery, Richard Emery, will be on display until July 21. Twain’s famous traveling lecture 2. virtual and live music con- Rick Hearn, Peter Huntoon, Gallery at the VAULT, 68 series, featuring readings from The performance is “pay what certs as well as video pro- Rob O’Brien, Gene Parulis, Main Street in Springfield, is some of his most beloved works. you can” and tickets can be duction services. For more Gil Perry, Jeff Spring, and “The Rainbow” by Charles Nor- open Wednesdays and Satur- The performance, recorded on purchased at www.littleyellow- information about Little Yel- Lynn VanNatta. ris-Brown. days from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Zoom May 2, recreates Twain’s housestudio.com/events. The low House Studio, visit www. There will not be an PHOTO PROVIDED and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 7 lectures from a hundred years streaming link will be emailed littleyellowhousestudio.com. opening this time, but you p.m. The building is handicap are invited to visit with Len Open Studio Weekend. Stay accessible. For more informa- Emery and Richard Cofran- tuned for more details as this tion, call 802-885-7111, email Weston Playhouse Walker Farm cesco Saturday, June 19, and special weekend draws near. [email protected], Jeff Spring and Gene Paru- The VAULT is also proud or visit www.galleryvault.org Music: Summer Edition lis Sunday, June 20 during to present a new open wall or Facebook. WESTON, Vt. – Weston scribed as “a young Bonnie oped in the tension between Playhouse Theatre Company Raitt meets Amy Winehouse.” the grand and the solitary – Birds and Blooms presents an 85th Anniversary Add to that voice enough stage grand in its imagery, sound, Celebration Series kicking presence to tame lions, and and staging and solitary in Market in Proctorsville off with Walker Farm Music: the combination of feline fem- its thrift and self-reliance. Summer Edition. Join nation- ininity proves immediately What instruments he re- PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – photography, unique pottery, ally recognized musicians enchanting. It’s funky in spots quires, Lorenz builds from On Saturday, June 26, from potted plants, garden tools, June 26, July 3, and July 4 at 7 and beautiful all over. And it scratch and salvage. What 12-5 p.m., take an afternoon stained glass, and more. Some p.m. under the Tent at Walker hurts a little… like it should. parts five players would stroll on the Proctorsville items will be tagged, and some Farm. Coming to Weston July 3 is perform, he performs Green, visit your friends will be sold in a silent auction. Music curator Jed Hughes Upstate – at times known for alone. The spectacle of his and neighbors, and enjoy an For a sneak preview, watch has joined forces with Weston a large ensemble of eclectic one-man set bears constant amazing collection of artful for a display at People’s Bank in to put together a series of instruments and musicians, comparison to legends of objects for your home and Ludlow and updates on the Cav- eclectic, exciting events. These while at others for featuring showmanship, brilliance, garden. endish Streetscapes Facebook shows are “pay what you will” dazzling three-part vocal har- madness, and invention. Birds & Blooms is the first page. Cavendish is the town of events. This concert series is monies. Upstate has always Tickets are on sale now. annual display of original hidden talents so come for the sponsored by Four Seasons been a band that writes hon- Reserve yours at www.we- birdhouses, gift certificates big reveal, celebrating what your Cavendish Streetscapes presents first-ever Birds & Blooms. Sotheby’s International Realty, est songs and 2021 is shaping stonplayhouse.org. for garden design, nature neighbors have created. PHOTO PROVIDED The Vermont Sales Group. up to be their most truthful First in the series, Kat Wright year yet. Audiences can count returns to Weston June 26 af- on what the group has always ter her incredible 2020 sold been known for: musician- Mindful Marketing for Makers at the Spiritual out Walker Farm Music win- ship, harmony, and a “leave-it- ter series performance. Kat, all-up-there” show. Makerspace whose voice is both sultry and Closing out the series is The dynamic, delicate yet power- Suitcase Junket July 4. Matt SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – A skill spammy and overbearing? profession. Angie is a teacher. She has taught ful; gritty but highly emotive Lorenz’s vision, manifest in share, “Mindful Marketing for Join local maker, artist, and Selling yourself as a maker classes, workshops, and teacher and nuanced, has been de- The Suitcase Junket, devel- Makers,” will be hosted by the teacher, Angie Follensbee-Hall doesn’t have to mean sacrific- training in art, yoga, and mind- Spiritual Makerspace at Spring- for this two-hour workshop de- ing your ideals and beliefs. You fulness for over 20 years. Angie field UU Meetinghouse Thurs- signed to help you align your don’t have to lose yourself in holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Virtual Knit Knite day, June 10, from 10 a.m.-12 products and services with the harmful paradigms of com- studio arts and a Master of Arts Every Thursday from 7-8pm p.m., via Zoom. This is a free your ethics and values. 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