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MONTPELIER, Vt. – At turn. Gov. Scott was joined by Edu- The group emphasized the fidence in their systems. Vermont to restart in-person a press conference Tuesday, “School districts, school cation Secretary Dan French, benefits of in-person instruction Commissioner Levine ac- learning.” July 28, Gov. Phil Scott ad- boards, teachers, and admin- Health Commissioner Mark for children, especially those 10 knowledged the uncertainty of On Friday, July 31, Gov. Scott dressed school reopening and istrators should take this extra Levine, M.D., and Rebecca Bell and under, and the safety of do- this virus has created concerns signed the directive officially announced he would issue an time to make sure they, and M.D., MPH, FAAP, pediatric ing so based on the state’s health and questions for teachers, ad- setting Tuesday, Sept. 8 as the executive order to set Tuesday, their hybrid and online solu- critical care physician at UVM guidance and Vermont’s low ministrators and parents, and universal reopening date for Sept. 8 as the universal start date tions, are ready and effective so Children’s Hospital and the disease prevalence. While the noted, “As health commissioner, Vermont schools. The Secretary for student instruction. we can deliver for our children president of Vermont’s chap- governor encouraged districts when I weigh the health risks of Education will have oversight This action gives schools an and build confidence in the ter of the American Academy to work towards expanding the against the educational, devel- and authority in the implemen- additional one to two weeks to public education system’s ability of Pediatrics, to discuss school number of in-person instruc- opmental, social, and emotional tation of the order and local prepare staff and test the sys- to be flexible and responsive – reopening plans and address tion days, he recognized that risks for young children, I come school officials and governing tems they’ve built over the sum- because faith in the system is health considerations that in- many are beginning with a hy- to the same conclusion as the bodies are required to consult mer to provide the best possible key to returning to in-person form the recommendations for brid approach, which will give pediatricians and education ex- with, and abide by, the direction start for students when they re- instruction,” said Gov. Scott. in-person instruction. those districts time to build con- perts: now is the right time for of the Secretary of Education. Memorial stone bench for Suzy Henry Forlie CHESTER, Vt. – On July 31, bilitation into a unique museum The bench was the culmina- rials in Randolph, were made 2020, an inscription stating “In dedicated to the display of the tion of many generous dona- through the Fenton & Hen- Memory of Suzy Henry Forlie” town’s horse-drawn hearse and tions of time, skill, and materials nessey Funeral Home in Bellows was carefully sandblasted on the information about Chester his- from private and public organi- Falls. Chris Potter at Fenton side of the stone bench that had tory and funeral customs. Suzy zations and individuals who re- & Hennessey coordinated the been created to honor Suzy For- was a co-chair of the Town- spected Suzy’s contributions to process and notified members lie, who died April 16, 2020. scape subcommittee that un- the town. The town of Chester of Chester Townscape so a CT Suzy, the wife of Hans Forlie dertook the transformation of contributed the slabs of granite representative could be present and mother of son, Kai, was a the Hearse House and repairs for the bench. Town workers to record the process. lifelong Chester resident, local to the adjacent Public Tomb, provided transportation of the Funds for the sandblasting businesswoman, active commu- both of which are located beside heavy materials to the site, and were donated by friends and nity volunteer, and member of the Brookside Cemetery and the bench itself was created and associates who were eager to Chester Townscape. Townscape opposite the Village Green on installed by Scott Wunderle of express their affection and ap- is the charitable organization Main Street. The stone memo- Terrigenous Landscape Archi- preciation for the once-active that for many years has beauti- rial bench is positioned beside tecture, with help from his son Chester resident. Of enduring fied Chester with floral planters the granite Public Tomb and Tuck, June 2. granite, the bench is a fitting and bridge boxes, landscaped faces the nearby entrance to the Arrangements for the sand- tribute to Suzy Henry Forlie and prime public places, and been museum, which is open in good blasting of the inscription, a symbol of the lasting impact instrumental in the repair of weather from Memorial Day to In memory of Suzy Henry Forlie. which was performed by Dale one person has made on her the Hearse House and its reha- Columbus Day. PHOTO PROVIDED Barnard of Green Valley Memo- community. Jean Eggleston receives LRC Live music returns to the community service award Weston green WESTON, Vt. – Nearly haven’s on-campus student and the opportunity to give back LUDLOW, Vt. – moved from its ini- 100 Weston residents and faculty concerts, which have to the community that we love Each year, the Lud- tial location in the neighbors were on hand built a national reputation for so much.” The enthusiastic au- low Rotary Club se- United Church to Saturday, July 25 for the quality, diversity, and the joy- dience made it clear that they lects an individual the old firehouse return of live music to the ful celebration of music. have missed gathering for live from within its area and subsequently to Weston Village Green, pre- The concert was organized performance, and the artists of coverage – Lud- the Agan Building sented by the talented fac- by the Kinhaven co-executive commented that there is noth- low, Mount Holly, in the Ludlow Com- ulty of the Kinhaven Mu- director Deborah Buck with ing that can replace the expe- Cavendish, and munity Center. sic School. The program the help of Anthony Maz- rience of playing in front of a Plymouth – who “You also found included selections from zocchi, the Kinhaven Board, live and appreciative audience. has been an extraor- time to help many Bach, Paganini, O’Connor, Marisa Bolognese, and Annie A special thank you to the dinary contribu- local organizations Dvorak, Mendelssohn, and Aft. Weston Ladies of the Green tor and benefactor develop and grow Perrault. Artists included Buck made a special point for the use of their beautiful to the community. so that they could Deborah Buck, violin; To- of thanking the Weston com- venue. Based on her long support other needs moko Fujita, cello; Joana munity for their support in For more information on record of work on within the commu- Genova Rudiakov, violin; these challenging times. “We Kinhaven Music School, go to behalf of the com- nity. You have been and Ari Rudiakov, viola. are very grateful to have had www.kinhaven.org. munity, the Ludlow a major contributor Precautions in- Rotary Club select- and supporter of the cluding social dis- ed Jean Eggleston United Church of tancing and mask- as the recipient of Ludlow, the Ludlow ing were respected, the 2020 Ludlow Garden Club, Black and names were Rotary Community River Academy recorded in case Service Award. Museum, a Friend contact tracing In presenting the of Fletcher Memo- became necessary. award to Jean, the Jean Eggleston receives Ludlow Rotary Club Commu- rial Library, and a Everyone was re- LRC award cited nity Service Award. founding member of spectful and com- the following rea- PHOTO PROVIDED FOLA. pliant. sons for her selec- “In all of these Like many arts tion: Neighbors Services to grow activities, you were organizations, Kin- “Over the years you have from a small group to one that willing to give your all on haven has canceled unselfishly devoted yourself to was recognized throughout behalf of these organiza- not only their usu- working to improve the qual- the state as a driving force in tions, never seeking per- al summer concert ity of life in the community as helping those less fortunate sonal recognition. Thus, it is series but the en- well as providing needy citi- than most. This effort involved with deep humility that the tire summer pro- zens with the means to enhance many changes in how Good Ludlow Rotary Club honors gram. The Weston their lives. Neighbors operated. you and thanks you for all community always Nearly 100 guests attended the Kinhaven Music School faculty concert pro- “In particular, you led the “It was largely through your you have done for the com- turns out in large gram on the village green. effort for Black River Good leadership that the group munity.” numbers for Kin- PHOTO BY ROB AFT

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Ron Patch is a Chester Cavendish village historic native, Chester LOCAL Historical Society president, and a lifelong antiques dealer. walking tour CAVENDISH, Vt. – He can be reached at Caven- HISTORY dish village is home to some of 802-374-0119 or email the oldest buildings in town: BY RON PATCH [email protected] Academy Building started in 1782, the Cavendish Historical Society Museum (1834), and the Cavendish Stone Church (1844). In addition, there is the Wildlife behavior boarding house where Phineas Gage was taken after the tamp- Below are a couple ex- drunken pig tottering around onto a log. He has a way up ing rod went through head as amples of wildlife behavior is hilarious, it is quite another cupping his wings forward. well as the site where the Dut- that I have witnessed over thing to have an entire herd Beginning with a slow beat ton House once stood. Now at the years. You might enjoy drunk from binging on apples. of his cupped wings, his pace the Shelburne Museum, it was learning these little tidbits. A local writer and former quickens. The sound he cre- believed to have been haunted Drunken deer neighbor of mine, Pat Davis, ates is somewhat like a drum and it seems the spirits have re- It was about three weeks tells a story of the day ‘six highly and thus why it is called mained with the house, as many ago when I saw four deer inebriated cows, marching flank drumming. volunteers and staff at its cur- under an apple tree in my to flank like a row of mem- It begins slowly phoof, rent location prefer not to work A store that was housed in the Academy Building. PHOTO PROVIDED field. There were two mature bers of a marching band, came phoof, phoof, steadily in- in the building. doe and two yearlings. charging down over a bank, creasing in rapidity, ending The Cavendish Historical So- A farmer told me years bawling at the top of their lungs, almost as fast as a machine ciety is hosting a walking tour of This is a free event and open to more information, call 802- ago that cows get drunk eat- stopping just short of a fence gun. He’ll wait a few minutes Cavendish village Sunday, Aug. the public. Please note, masks and 226-7807 or email margocaul- ing green apples. This also and together whirling around as and do it again. This sound 9 starting at 2 p.m. at the muse- social distancing are required. For [email protected]. applies to deer and other one giant fan, charged back up can be heard for a half-mile um, 1958 Main Street. The tour cloven hoof animals. Deer over the hill.’” or more. It is a common oc- will include a number of stops do eat green apples. If you don’t have any apple currence in our area. The along the way. In addition to I watched as a doe, stand- trees in your yard, plant one male does this to attract a the buildings noted above, other ing on all fours, reached up or two. Honeybees, birds that mate or to defend his terri- locations include Gay Brothers to get a green Macintosh nest in the trees, and the deer tory. It is a warning to other Mill, a history of stone buildings apple. All were busy eat- will thank you. Sometimes males that this is his terri- including Black River Health ing apples in a similar fash- in February, I have a flock of tory. Center, Hickernell and no Mr. ion. One doe stood up on grosbeaks fly in to eat the fro- If you go online, you’ll find Hickernell is not buried in the her hind legs so she could zen and shriveled up apples left videos of partridge drum- basement, Stone Church, and reach apples higher up in on the trees. It’s hard to beat ming. You should familiar- Spaulding House. Also included 1-888-922-1035 the branches. “Neat,” I says Mother Nature. ize yourself with this sound will be the Cavendish Cemetery to Henry. Partridge so that you will recognize it and more. After a few minutes, the Partridge, or ruffed grouse as should you hear it. four deer began running some call them, have a couple Local around the field frolicking. interesting characteristics. In Ted Spaulding told me a They were kicking up their late May to early June if you story that was told to him. communications hind legs like bucking bron- happen to be hiking in the It was in the 1950s when Fresh Salmon cos. They chased and head woods, you might encounter two male friends attended grant w/ Choice of Potatoes and Veggies - Only $22.95 bumped each other in a play- a mother partridge with her the dance at the Gassetts ful manner. At one point, a young. Mom has an interest- Grange. 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Donald F. Kinson, 1929-2020 Barbara A. Peterson, 1939-2020 Paul C. Monty Sr., 1939-2020 CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – STRATFORD, Conn. – Bar- ALSTEAD, N.H. – Paul Carol Elizabeth and his mother-in- Donald Francis Kinson, 90, bara Ann Shiroky Peterson, a Monty Sr., 80, of River Street law Jennie Laird, both of Al- passed away July 25, 2020 at lifetime resident of Stratford, in Alstead, N.H., passed away stead; two sons Paul Monty Jr. the New Hampshire Veterans Conn., succumbed to cancer peacefully at his home sur- of Langdon and Willian Monty Home in Tilton, N.H. He was July 28, 2020. Daughter of the rounded by his wife and four of Alstead; two daughters Mi- born Nov. 26, 1929. late John and Julianna Selepes children, Saturday, July 25, 2020. chelle Monty and Charlotte Don served in the United Shiroky, Barbara was born Paul was born Dec. 16, 1939 in Martin, both of Alstead; three States Marines during the Ko- April 20, 1939. Among her sur- Rockingham, Vt., the son of sisters Lucille (Doody) Mudgett rean War, November 1951 to vivors is her sister Sandy (Pe- Francis and Mary (Race) Monty. of California, Yvonne (Bon- November 1953, attaining the ter) MacGillivray of Spring- On Sept. 8, 1962 at St. Cath- nie) Spaulding of Keene, and rank of Sargent. Don earned the field, Vt. She matriculated at erine’s Church in Walpole, he Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Corbett Korean War Service Medal with Stratford High School, South- married Elizabeth Laird. of Kentucky; 10 grandchildren two stars, U.N. Service Medal, ern Connecticut State College, Paul was a former member Cody, Kyle, Ciarra, Greta, Alex, Letter of Commendation with and Sacred Heart University. of the BPOE 1619, enjoyed Billy ll, Michael, Ali, Danielle, Valor, and the National Defense She was employed by the law spending time at their camp on and Sharee; and seven great- Medal. Don was a member of Donald F. Kinson, 1929-2020. firm of Brennan, Daly and Ashuelot Pond in Washington, grandchildren Huckson, Col- the American Legion in Ver- PHOTO PROVIDED McNamara, the Bank Mart, Barbara A. Peterson, 1939-2020. N.H., was an avid water and gold son, Brayden, Colin, Ramses, gennes, Vt., and a life member and retired as administrative PHOTO PROVIDED dowser, gardener, fisherman, Joshua, and Jason. Paul was of the First Marine Division As- in life Barbara; his sons Don- assistant to the president of ice fisherman, loved the out- predeceased by his parents; 12 sociation. ald and wife Lynne of Hayden, Bridgeport Hospital. Volun- enue Medical Center, Bridge- doors, and volunteering for the siblings Marie, Loretta, Frances, On Jan. 22, 1954, he mar- Idaho, Kenneth and wife Mary teer service was important to port Hospital, Stratford VNA, Fall Mountain Food Shelf. Paul Theresa, Dennis, Richard, Ro- ried Barbara Lee Ripley. They E. of Charlestown, N.H., and Barbara throughout her life. and Griswold Home Care, as worked as a machinist and was berta, John, Annette, Raymond, raised four sons together. They Tony and wife Mary C. of During her working years, well as at Maine Health Can- the custodian at the Alstead Ju- Francis, and Victory. resided in Charlestown, N.H., Charlotte, Vt.; grandchildren she served on the board of the cer Care Center and New Eng- nior High School where he was In lieu of flowers, memo- most of their lives. Don worked Kara, William, Kimberly, Les- Center for Women and Fami- land Cancer Specialists. In Employee of the Year and had rial contributions may be made many jobs throughout his life lie, Breanna, and Katie; five lies. Following her retirement, addition, Barbara could never the yearbook dedicated to him. in Paul’s memory to the Fall from picking up milk from lo- great-grandchildren; and many she volunteered for several say enough about how much He had a way with words. Paul’s Mountain Food Shelf, P.O. Box cal farms and delivering to the nieces and nephews. years at Bridgeport Hospital she appreciated the love, sup- great love was spending time 191, Alstead, NH 03602. creamery in Bellows Falls to Memorial services were held until her illness prevented her port, care, and compassion with his wife, beloved mother- Funeral services will private at carpentry work. Don retired July 31, 2020 at Pine Crest Cem- from doing so. of her immediate family and in-law, children, grandchildren, the request of the family. Fenton from MPB Corp in Keene, N.H. etery in Charlestown, N.H. Barbara was an avid reader close friends and neighbors. and great-grandchildren. & Hennessey Funeral Home is in 1988. Don traveled during In lieu of flowers, a memo- and walker. She enjoyed travel There will be no calling Paul is survived by his wife handling the arrangements. his retirement and after a road rial contribution can be made to six continents, summers hours. A memorial service trip to Alaska, he volunteered to the Eloise Kinson Memorial at the Maine coast with her and burial will be held Satur- for the U.S. Forest Service in Fund, Silsby Library, P.O. Box grandchildren, theater and the day, Aug. 8, 2020 at 10 a.m. Judith A. Snide, 1939-2020 Rochester, Vt. While in Roch- 307, Charlestown, NH 03603 arts, and especially time with at St. John’s Cemetery, 2610 ester, he built many trails and or to the Activities Fund, New family and friends. She was a Nichols Avenue in Stratford. BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Ju- bridges for these trails. He was a Hampshire Veterans Home, passionate UConn women’s All are welcome. dith Ann Snide, 81, of Bellows major contributor to the Roch- 139 Winter St., Tilton, NH basketball fan. In lieu of flowers, the family Falls, Vt., passed away peace- ester Vermont Forest Service 03276. Many thanks to all who suggests donations in Barba- fully July 24, 2020 after a three- build. Arrangements are with prayed for Barbara during her ra’s memory to Smilow Can- year battle with cancer. She was Don is preceded in death by Stringer Funeral Homes and illness. It made such a differ- cer Hospital at Park Avenue born Feb. 4, 1939 in Walpole, nine brothers and sisters, his Crematorium in Claremont, ence. Medical Center or Bridgeport N.H., the daughter of Harold E. parents Nathaniel and Eloise N.H. To view an online memo- Barbara was extremely Hospital Foundation. and Esther M. (Wolfe) Smith. (Harris) Kinson, and a grand- rial or send a private message of grateful for the excellent medi- For a full obituary, please go She graduated from Walpole son Benjamin Kinson. He is condolence, visit www.string- cal care she received at Smilow to www.adzimafuneralhome. High School, Class of 1957. survived by wife and partner erfh.com. Cancer Hospital at Park Av- com. She married and had three sons Scott, Bradley, and Kevin Snide. In 1979, she married Larry E. Snide of Bellows Falls. 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Back Issues of a specific edition can be requested by calling 802-228-3600. Please have the date of the publication ready when calling. Available issues can be ordered at $10 per copy. Journal, LLC is a member of the Vermont Press Association The Vermont Journal/The Shopper August 05, 2020 | 5A arts & entertainment Springfield Town Library Fletcher Farm School extends summer reading announces August classes SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Wel- available to all Springfield Town and have fun competitions come to Phase 2 of the VermontLibrary patrons from Aug. 10 to with your family. LUDLOW, Vt. – The wonderful holiday gift. are doing everything we can to Summer Reading Challenge Sept. 9 through an online plat - Visit www.vermont. Fletcher Farm School for We are also asking for do- make sure that the school will 2020, “Imagine Your Story,”form called Beanstack. Whether beanstack.org to sign up and the Arts and Crafts has an- nations at this time. Between continue past this health emer- brought to you by the Springfield you are reading from the com- join the challenge. Have ques- nounced the following class- having to close our school at gency. Town Library, Vermont Depart - fort of your home, a treehouse, tions? Contact Springfield es to be held on campus dur- the beginning of the pandemic, ment of Libraries, and the In - or at your favorite swimming Town Library at stlib@ver- ing the month of August. having to cancel so many of our stitute of Museum and Library hole, you can use Beanstack to montel.net or call 802-885- • Aug. 8-9 – Weave a Neck- summer classes due to quaran- Services. This free challenge is log your reading, earn badges, 3108 for assistance. tie Chair Seat with Joyce tine restrictions, and the lack of Fuller registrations for the on-campus • Aug. 15 – Silk Samplerclasses we did hold, we need Day with Sandi Cirillo your help desperately. 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You are welcome This would be a fun workshopFor further information, Landscape Painting in - Wa to bring your own materials too. for older kids and adults -to encontact dkemble@vermontel. tercolor with Robert O’Brien Join us Friday, Aug. 14, from joy together. net or 802-324-9465. will be held from Aug. 19-21. Valley Cares is a 2013 and 2016 National Information on this online Excellence in Action Award Winner class can also be found on our website. 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments AVAILABLE NOW! Cavendish concert rescheduled On our website you can CAVENDISH, Vt. – The town public. Murdock’s Restaurant alternative plans will - be an also purchase tickets for our In our Assisted or Independent Living of Cavendish has announced and Outer Limits Brewery will nounced on the Cavendish Annual Raffle. There are six Join us at Valley Cares the rescheduling of Deb Brisson each be open for reservations. Facebook page. For more- in prizes to choose from. 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Antique Colonial Farmhouse Impeccably Maintained Income Contemporary Chalet Nicely Set on 5 +/- Acres Property w/Commercial Rentals Turn-Key & Recently Finished 6 Bedrooms, 4 Baths & Residential 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 2+/-Acres This unique and beautiful property is ready to become your Grafton, $379,000 Chester, $279,000 Townshend, $229,000 new home or perhaps a new business location. Located on the Main Street of picturesque Chester village the former Rectory has beautiful woodwork throughout as well as lovely french doors, fireplace and numerous built-ins. This home features two living rooms, the dining room with built-ins, an eat-in kitchen with a butler’s pantry, three bedrooms as well as a den or office. The bonus room, formerly the Chapel, is open to numerous possibilities. A full basement and attic space and sitting on a newly sub-divided lot of .53 acre the property includes a detached garage and lovely wrap around porch. REDUCED AGAIN TO $249,000

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Call today $145,000 6A | August 05, 2020 The Vermont Journal/The Shopper outdoor Vermont turkey brood Open letter from Vail Resorts survey began CEO Rob Katz LUDLOW, Vt. – We are out the winter season. We can- limited. This goes for gatherings MONTPELIER, Vt. – vival of poults still in the heat of July – still not relax restrictions or proto- in town and on the mountain. Wild turkeys are found and adult tur- celebrating the successful cols. To our guests, visitors, em- throughout most of keys, which is opening of our resorts for Exacerbating that reality is the ployees, and residents: We need Vermont, but their rean important summer – and that is the fact that each one of our com- your support, compassion, and productive success is consideration number one question we are munities is a destination for visi- understanding that staying vigi- monitored annually in the man- getting across our 34 North tors from countless other cities. lant in our communities now, by the Vermont Fish & agement of American resorts. What lies This is our greatest strength, but and in the months ahead, will Wildlife Department turkeys.” ahead for winter? We remain it can also be a weakness. We help us all have a successful win- with help from “citizen “We moni- optimistic that we’ll have a cannot only look at the COV- ter. We all know enforcement scientists” who report tor and man- great ski season. And we are ID-19 data in our local commu- can be a challenge, but with rep- the number and size of age wild tur- actively preparing our resorts nities. By welcoming people to etition and local alignment, we turkey families they see key numbers to ensure our employees and our resorts from other locations can ensure people comply and during August. annually in guests have a safe and enjoy- we need to realize that we will respect this approach to safety. Fish & Wildlife is order to main- able experience this winter be taking on their COVID-19 The closure of our resorts in again asking the pub- tain a healthy, amid the ongoing COVID-19 experience as well. Therefore, March came with a heavy fi- lic for help. If you see a abundant, and pandemic. But we also know for us to be successful we need nancial and human cost to our group of young turkeys As of Aug. 1, Fish & Wildlife is asking people who see sustainable that without strong, healthy to enforce protocols and pro- company, as well as to so many in Vermont during Au- wild turkey broods during the month to provide informa- population of communities, none of that cedures now that can work all businesses and people through- gust, the department tion about their sightings via a survey on the depart- these iconic matters. season. out the towns, cities, counties, ment’s website. asks you to go to the PHOTO BY JOHN HALL, VERMONT FISH & WILDLIFE and ecologi- We often talk about how Safety is not optional. provinces, and states where we turkey brood survey on cally signifi- our mountain resorts and At Vail Resorts, we are strong operate. In the midst of these its website, www.vtfis- cant birds communities are joined at the advocates for face coverings and challenges, it has been inspiring handwildlife.com, so you can to establish long-term trends in throughout the state,” added hip. We operate in the same believe that in public gathering to see how everyone has come record where and when you ob- Vermont’s wild turkey popu- Bernier. “Beyond provid- ecosystem, we need each oth- spaces – indoors and outdoors – together to support one another served the number of adult and lation,” said Vermont Fish & ing Vermonters with a local er to succeed and survive. everyone needs to wear a face and help chart a course forward. young turkeys, or poults. Wildlife’s wild turkey biologist source of protein and an en- There are two things we covering at all times. There We cannot lose that momentum. “When combined with an- Chris Bernier. “It also helps us during connection to their collectively must keep top of should be limited exceptions in All of us want to protect our nual harvest data, information assess the impacts of spring environment, turkey hunting mind: areas designated for eating and local economies and our com- gathered from this survey helps and winter weather on the sur- is the principal mechanism We cannot get complacent. drinking. munities. All of us want a great for managing Vermont’s tur- With the recent COVID-19 We also believe that physical ski and snowboard season. To- key population. 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AUG. 7 – sandwiches, and a sweet. charities and causes. Find Brook Genealogy and CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – Plus a 50/50 raffle. Please an irresistible treasure, an Wayne Blanchard, JJ’S Music will perform bring a lawn chair and a amazing home baked pie, genealogy volunteer at a free concert Friday, mask if you are ordering or some beautiful plants Rockingham Public Library, Aug. 7, from 6:30-8 food. This is our last for your garden. This year will facilitate the event p.m., at the Charlestown concert for the season. we are also celebrating sponsored by Rockingham Senior Center, 223 100 years of women’s Public Library and Brooks AUG. 8 – Old Springfield Rd. suffrage! Memorial Library. For Refreshments will be ACWORTH, N.H. – more information, contact available for sale, Acworth Women’s Club REGION – Join a fun windhamcountygig@ including hot dogs, Yard, Plant, and Bake event to mark the 100th gmail.com. burgers, chips, hot and Sale is Saturday, Aug. anniversary of women’s AUG. 11 – cold beverages, ice cream 8, from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., right to vote this month – a at Tamarack Farm, 513 virtual Suffrage Scramble CHESTER, Vt. – Southern Route 123A, in Acworth, 5K. Central Vermont Vermont Astronomy LNA N.H. Join the fun as we Runners, in partnership Group’s meeting is position available raise money for local with the Vermont Suffrage “Astronomy, Digital Centennial Alliance, Imaging, and You” Gill Odd Fellows Home present this event. Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 7 8 Gill Terrace MAINTENANCE Ludlow, VT. 05149 Proceeds go to Rutland p.m. via Zoom. This talk [email protected] ASSISTANT chapter of the NAACP to by Erik Schmitt, director 802-228-6860 expand voter registration, of the Perkin Observatory EOE 40 hours flexible mostly day education, and access in Dublin, N.H., will be a shift hours Some weekend/evening for communities of color. primer on electronically hours/on call Scramble participants assisted astronomy and General Maintenance complete a walk or run astro-imaging for the Dietary Aide Seasonal Outdoor work during Primary Week, hobbyist and how you Part time 20+/- hrs per Light carpentry Aug. 8-15, planning their can take advantage of week. Possible full time Drive company vehicles for right candidate. Must enjoy elderly residents own route in their own this technology to see so neighborhood and at their much more from your Some weekends a must. GILL ODD Benefits. own pace. Participants will own backyard. Visit www. FELLOWS HOME document their 5K and sovera.org for a link to the Call Cindy 802-228-6856 8 Gill Terrace submit results to be eligible meeting. Gill Odd Fellows Home Ludlow, VT. 05149 for prizes. Registration AUG. 13 – 8 Gill Terrace 802-228-6862 and more information at [email protected] Ludlow, VT. 05149 www.cvrunners.org/cvr- LONDONDERRY, Vt. – On EOE EOE races/suffrage-scramble. Thursday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m., Jane MacKugler will ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – present a slideshow via The second meeting of Zoom on “The Loons on the Windham County Lowell Lake.” This year the Genealogical Interest loon couple successfully Group will be held via hatched two chicks who Zoom Saturday, Aug. have been thriving and 8, from 10 a.m.-12 growing despite the many Whitney Blake is continually growing and p.m. The meeting is attempts of a take-over looking for associates to join our team. free and open to the from intruding loons. Life Check us out! public, but will be limited isn’t easy for loons; there to the first 30 people are a lot of predators out We have a variety of to register at https:// there. You can access the bit.ly/windhamgen2. program via Zoom using opportunities including: Genealogists Jerry www.tinyurl.com/LCC- • Assembly Operator I Carbone of Whetstone Loons. • Extrusion Machine Operator • Wire Operator Level I PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN AND VILLAGE OF LUDLOW To apply send resume to [email protected] BUSINESS OWNERS 9 Lovell Drive, Bellows Falls, VT 05101 https://wblake.com/company/careers/ Temporary Allowances are being made to the Town and Village of Ludlow Zoning Bylaws for local businesses to All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual recover during the Covid-19 Crisis. orientation, gender identity, or national origin. These include short term allowances of walk-up windows, temporary tents, outside seating, additional signage, etc. These are only temporary measures and will revert back to current Town & Village of Ludlow Zoning Regulations Hiring School Bus Drivers in the near future. $23.00 an hour If you have any questions, please call the Town and Vil- Benefits lage of Ludlow Zoning Office at 802-228-2845. Flexible hours Great place to work Bus Driver Green Mountain Union High School

We have an opening for a part time bus driver for the next school year. Regular run of 24 hours/week, with some sports trip hours added.

Successful candidates will have a CDL with school bus and passenger endorsements, as well as DOT Medical Background Check Required. Please forward a letter of interest and references to: Todd Parah Windham North East Supervisory Union Transportation Supervisor 25 Cherry street Green Mountain Union High School Bellows Falls, VT 05101 716 VT Route 103 South 802-463-9958 Chester, VT 05143 Contact Jennifer Rose 802-875-2146 Jennifer.rose@wnesu EOE 7/2020

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Food Service/Kitchen Help Chester-Andover Elementary School The Springfield Development Review Board will meet remotely on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. by Chester-Andover Elementary School will have two open- electronic means to hear the following applications*: ings for Food Service workers for the next school year.

1. Application 202030 (Parcel 026-2-73) Springfield This position is responsible for preparing and serving Food Co-op for a Downtown Design Control Overlay food items to students and/or school personnel; and District Hearing (Section 5.4) to place a trellis patio, stair- maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary way from Valley Street and place lights on wall signs. condition.

2. Application 202032 (Parcel 029-1-11) Eric Turner for First position is for 3 hours a day, with the potential for a Variance Review (Section 6.2) to place a fence which up to 4.5 hours, working the breakfast and lunch services does not meet setbacks. The property is located at 7 Autumn Street and is zoned Medium Density Residential. Second position is for 2 hours a day, running the cash There will be a 5:30 p.m. site visit prior to the 7:00 p.m. register during lunch service, minimal food preparation hearing. and food clean up. Background Check is required. To access the remote meeting: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/83964723606. When prompted to enter the meeting, For more information and to apply, send an application use Meeting ID: 839 6472 3606. One tap mobile, dial: or resume with references to: +16465588656 (New York) and when prompted: 839 Michael Kennedy 6472 3606#. Director of Food Services Green Mountain Unified School District *There could possibly be an in-hearing meeting with time 716 VT Route 103 South and place to be announced. A zoom meeting will be held Chester, VT 05143 at the same time. Please check our website for updates: springfieldvt.govoffice2.com EOE 7/2020